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BY JERRY CARTON the credos that help make staff preach on a daily basis, in math. Equally impressive days. I get COURIER CORRESPONDENT West Boylston a success story. including creating a curricu- are AP numbers, where four here by 7:00 WINCHENDON — High “But it’s a team award. To lum which, for example, rather youngsters achieved perfect and some school Principal of the Year. start with, every year we have than let seniors slide casual- scores. nights am It’s a coveted honor, one not a theme and we work hard, ly through their senior year, “You can imagine how proud still here many educators receive, and everyone, the staff, the faculty, demands commitment right to we are of them,” Murphy said. at 11, but so it meant quite a bit to Larry the students, at living up to the end of their high school It is, in fact, the student suc- those suc- Murphy when the Winchendon that theme. This year’s theme careers. cess stories which motivate cess sto- native and resident was given will be ‘kindness.’ It’s how we There are incentives for suc- Murphy. “That’s definitely the ries — they the 2014 Bertram Holland begin the school year and it’s cess, too. “We’ve taken them on best part of the job — being make it award by the Massachusetts a theme we stay with every field trips. One was to WPI and with the kids, seeing them suc- worth it.” Secondary School day. Last year’s was ‘courage.’ their math and science acade- ceed and in fact, seeing teach- Murphy Administrators Association We try to live up to that every my,” he noted. ers succeed, too — being the takes seri- last month for his work as prin- day,” he said. Under Murphy’s leader- best students and teachers they ously his interaction with stu- cipal at West Boylston High. Going hand-in-hand with ship, MCAS scores have risen, can be — being the students dents and staff. “I’m out there “It really does,” acknowl- that is Murphy’s philosophy with more than 90 percent of and teachers they want to be. every morning to meet the edged Murphy, reflecting on towards academics. ‘Smart is West Boylston’s students list- It’s rewarding when you see Cool’ is the mantra he and his ed as proficient or advanced that. There are a lot of long Turn To MURPHY page ­­­A10 Consultants addressing schools monetary needs BY RUTH DEAMICIS hours beyond those spelled out COURIER EDITOR in the contract however, billing WINCHENDON — After is at $100 per hour. a couple of years of struggle Much of the work, which with getting a handle on school includes payroll, budget recon- finances, a myriad of financ- ciliation to appropriate reve- ing involving state funds, fed- nues, budget preparation, and eral funds, grants and several so on, can be accomplished via required reports per year; the internet and the contract does School Committee and super- not require a person onsite intendent Dr. Salah Khelfaoui more than once a week. have chosen to go in a different This caused some concern on direction. the part of at least one School The schools are now using the Committee member, Michael services of The Management Barbaro questioned whether Solution, a consulting compa- the town would be receiving its ny based in Auburn that spe- “money’s worth.” cializes in school financing. “This seems like a lot of The firm was hired officially money for the scope of ser- as the town’s school financial vices,” he said. entity at last week’s School Khelfaoui explained the firm Committee meeting, contract- includes five people, each with Courtesy photo ed for three years but renew- expertise in several fields, who would be addressing them- Recently, ASB 2014 Save$um program tellers from participating elementary schools along with their chap- able each fiscal year. selves to different aspects of erones enjoyed a visit to the Boston Duck Tours. Cost for the contract is $98,750 for the first year, and the budget, finances and the $99,000 for each of the two fol- process. lowing years. Should the scope “We are getting the expertise of services require additional Students learn the value of Turn To SCHOOLS page ­­­A10 saving with Athol Savings Bank REGION — For nearly 15 Briggs Elementary School gram runs throughout the years, Athol Savings Bank has in Ashburnham; Pleasant school year beginning in made major strides in teach- Street Elementary School September when students ing children the importance in Athol; and Phillipston are invited to participate in of learning the value of sav- Memorial Elementary School Banking Day, which occurs ing with Save$um, an innova- in Phillipston. In the fall, the on location at their school, tive banking program. This Baldwinville Elementary one day a week. The students interactive, hands-on edu- School will join the program. not only learn to save, but cational program is unique ASB’s program is unlike also are encouraged through to ASB and specifically more traditional scholastic various incentives and fun designed to educate children passbook savings programs. events that reward and rec- on the importance of saving The Save$um program brings ognize their savings achieve- money, being self-disciplined, student tellers, parent volun- ments. and giving them the self-sat- teers and ASB staff into a “This is a fantastic program isfaction of watching their banking program designed that introduces young school- money grow. Currently the to teach the students about aged children to money man- participating schools include: money, while engaging in a agement. Learning about Tracy Gambill photo Toy Town Elementary School real-world experience. This finances at a young age is an Gubernatorial candidate, Atty General Martha Coakley meets a Gardner in Winchendon; John R. experiential learning pro- Turn To SAVE $UM page ­­­A10 resident during her visit to Cruiser’s Malt Shoppe last Saturday. Coakley’s husband is on the left – retired police Deputy Superintendent Thomas F. O’Connor, Jr.) Program smoothing transition Meet and greet from school to school brings Coakley close BY JERRY CARTON BY TRACY GAMBILL proposed by Kinder Morgan/ COURIER CORRESPONDENT COURIER CORRESPONDENT Tennessee Gas Pipeline to run WINCHENDON — It still felt like summer vaca- GARDNER — Gubernatorial across the northern tier of the tion Monday, steamy and oppressive, but that candidate, Attorney General state was the first topic raised didn’t prevent almost a dozen rising freshmen Martha Coakley held a meet by people gathered. MJ Galat from showing up for the first day of Murdock and greet last Saturday at from Winchendon asked about High School’s initial Summer Bridge program Cruiser’s Malt Shoppe on Coakley’s position on the pipe- and teacher Kathy Young was ready to challenge Central Street in Gardner. line, especially as it relates to them to start thinking about their futures. About 40 people came out to conservation and the environ- “You’re probably going to change your mind listen to Coakley and ask ques- ment. The AG’s response was 15-20 times before you decide what you want tions of the Democrat from that she wants more informa- to do,” she told the group as she introduced a Medford. tion — the facts, the plans, and career-challenge exercise which gave the stu- Coakley began with a story what it means for local com- dents an opportunity to be the first MHS students of how her mother received munities. She assured listen- to use the new iPads which will be distributed her first and only speeding ers her first concern is with a school-wide when the academic year begins in ticket in 1979 while driving transparent process and there less than two weeks. through Gardner on her way needs to be clear oversight of “I know you’re only freshmen but we want to from North Adams to visit her the infrastructure regarding get you started on planning your futures,” Young grandchildren in the eastern its safety and environmental said while directing the class to the appropriate part of the state. This received issues, and holding the pipeline a few chuckles from her con- company accountable to this. website. “Answer the questions honestly—- no Tammy St. Pierre photo one will see the answers but you, and see if stituents. “Energy issues are import- Students are familiarizing themselves with new iPads The natural gas pipeline Turn To BRIDGE page ­­­A11 as part of the transitioning classes. 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FITCHBURG — Seniors in Angela At the courthouse, Ikonen selected Ikonen’s business technology class six students to serve as jurors in a at Montachusett Regional Vocational driving under the influence case before Technical School learn about the crim- Judge Mandell. “We always visit his inal justice system by taking an active courtroom. He is a wonderful man. He part in the process. goes out of this way to talk to the stu- Each year, seniors get to serve as dents and to ask them their thoughts. jurors in a case being tried by Judge He explains in detail every aspect of Andrew L. Mandell at Fitchburg the trial. Through my experience, most Courtesy photo District Court. They also travel to the students respond very well to this Seniors in the business technology program at Monty Tech served as jurors for a trial at North Central Correction Institute in approach. Some are interested in the Fitchburg District Court. From left are Breanna Mueses of Fitchburg, Taylor Bacigalupo of Gardner to hear firsthand the dire con- law and getting to experience the pro- Gardner, Ryan May of Winchendon, Brenda Rodriguez of Fitchburg, Deven Brouillet of Otter sequences of breaking the law from cess this way has a very positive impact River and Rachel Bartlett of Sterling. inmates participating in the “Project on them.” Wake-Up” program. Taylor Bacigalupo of Gardner said Breanna Mueses of Fitchburg, who and talk about their lives and some of “When studying business law and eth- although she was a bit anxious at first served as jury foreman, said it was her the choices they made that led to their ics as part of the program’s curriculum, serving as a juror, once the trial got first time in a courtroom, and she was a imprisonment. Through the interacted I have found that it is far more effective underway she enjoyed the experience bit nervous at first. discussions, law enforcement personnel if students get to actually experience very much. She said she learned a lot “It was great to see and participate in hope to get the students to rethink their our judicial system in action, both how and was surprised that the students an actual trial instead of just watching attitudes and actions regarding risky the courts and prison system work. It came to the same verdict as the judge. one on TV. It’s a big responsibility serv- behavior. really has an impact on them, far more “We had to find in favor of the defen- ing as a juror,” she added. Bianca Wright of Fitchburg said than learning it in a static approach in dant because there just wasn’t enough Ryan May of Winchendon said he was interacting with the inmates and hear- the classroom,” Ikonen said. evidence for a guilty verdict,” she said. more intimidated visiting the jail than ing their stories was a “huge wake up” serving as a juror. call for her. “I really enjoyed serving. I wasn’t “Many of the inmates were victims of nervous. I don’t know why people com- bullying when they were young. They LEGO AT THE LIBRARY plain about it. I was happy to be chosen. told us how that led them to strike out It was an awesome experience,” he said. and turn to violent behavior. I was bul- Jean Daley of Wendell has been called the Library Lego Lady since October Students agreed spending time at the lied when I was younger, and I know 2013. It began with a Lego Club at the New Salem library and now she visits jail and listening to the inmates tell how it feels, and how you want to fight libraries all over Massachusetts with their stories about what lead to their back. I could have turned to that behav- approximately one million building incarceration had a major impact on ior, but my mother kept me on the blocks and more than 500 mini figures. them. Most of the inmates told the stu- right track and made sure I didn’t. The Daley has noticed that girls who dents they were victims of bullying inmates told us they didn’t have anyone attend these programs often go for the when they were young. to help them deal with it in a positive horses and boys go for boats, planes, Ryan said he was anxious having way,” she said. and things with wheels. to go through the metal detector and Following the discussion, students Recently Lego has made more sets taking off his shoes and jacket to be are asked to complete a survey, used to designed with girls in mind but Daley searched when entering the prison. assess the effectiveness of the program. is waiting for more complicated build- “I did find that intimidating,” he To put what they learned and experi- ing schemes to challenge them. said. enced into action, back in the classroom “The inmate I sat next to was the only the students hold a mock trial centered one of the group not serving time for a on the nursery rhyme of the “Three murder conviction,” he added. Little Pigs.” Students don costumes por- Since it inception 30 years ago, hun- traying the characters in the story, as dreds of students and young adults have well as members of the courtroom, even participated in the “Project Wake Up” the reporters. program. Its mission is to educate juve- Ikonen sent Judge Mandell a thank niles and young adults about the long- you note with a copy of a photo taken term impact of criminal behavior on of the class posing with him in front victims, themselves and their families. of his bench. She said she was very Only a few of the approximately 90 impressed that he took the time to reply inmates serving time at the institution via a hand-written note. are selected to participate in the pro- “He’s a wonderful man, who goes out gram, Ikonen said. Inmates, many serv- of his way to help students.” Tracy Gambill photos ing life sentences, sit with the students Kaley Morse, age 8, from Winchendon builds a castle at the Lego program held last week at Beals Memorial. She was sure Matthew Daigle, age 7, of Winchendon, to include a stream from which her horses concentrates on making his Empire State Courier Capsules could drink. Building taller. AUTHOR AT BROWSER The MENders men’s support ATHOL — Bruce’s Browser owner group takes place the first and third Diane Lincoln is pleased to welcome Wednesday of each month from 7–9 pm Sue Katz to “the back corner” on Friday, at Heywood Hospital’s Damon Building, Aug. 15 to discuss her new release, 235 Green St. in Gardner, at the corner Lillian’s Last Affair. The event starts of Matthews Street. Participants may at 7 p.m., and there is no admission fee. enter by the front entrance of the build- Katz is a wordsmith and rebel who has ing. lived and worked on three continents: There is ample parking in the first as a martial arts master, then pro- Heywood lots located on both sides of moting transnational volunteering, and the Damon Building. Please arrive a few currently teaching fitness and dance minutes before the meeting if possible. to seniors and elders. Her fiction and In the event of hazardous weather, or non-fiction have been published for an unlikely cancellation of our meeting, decades in anthologies, magazines, and refer to the Heywood Hospital website, % online. Originally from Pittsburgh, she www.Heywood.org $ currently lives near Boston. For more information, call (978) 630- A PR* “If I’m going to go after one more 6455 or email Michael.Ellis@heywood. 3.9930 year fixed rate 399closing costs+ affair of the heart at 84, I’d better get my org. mortgage a** in gear,” says Lillian, speaking for **Stipends may be available to eligi- all the characters in these six stories. ble program participants. Applications Katz has earned accolades for her are available by contacting Michael short stories from various well know Ellis, project coordinator, by email at authors and critics. [email protected] or by call- SMOKING CESSATION ing (978) 630-6455. GARDNER — Heywood Hospital is BOND BILL inviting you to join our Quit to Win Representative Jonathan D. Zlotnik stop-smoking program! (D-Gardner) announces the North Every Thursday from now to Sept. Central pathway was added to the final 25, 3-4 p.m. at Heywood Hospital Dining version of the Environmental Bond Bill. Room B. 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All deposits above Program at Heywood Hospital is now Also included and previously the FDIC insurance amount are insured by the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). offering a support groups specifically announced in the Environmental Bond *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is effective 08/01/2014 and is subject to change without notice. The 3.99% APR is fixed for 30 years, and will result in 673 bi-weekly payments for men. Bill was the $4.4 million dollars for the of principal and interest of $2.37 per $1,000 borrowed at 3.95%. Rate and APR may be different based on credit score and loan to value. Purchase transactions only. Maximum loan amount is $417,000. 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Toy Town Pride is alive and well Accuracy

BY TRACY GAMBILL ater in the future. His ultimate goal Watch COURIER CORRESPONDENT has always been to perform and he WINCHENDON — The 250th encourages anyone to pursue their The Winchendon Courier is commit- Anniversary parade DVDs are now on passion, whatever it may be. ted to accuracy in all its news reports. He is grateful for his family who sale at Athol Savings Bank, To Each His Although numerous safeguards are in Own Design, and the Historical Society. gave him a great base and is proud of place to ensure accurate reporting, mis- Copies are $12.50 each and, pending the town, “From Winchendon I was Select Board’s approval, $2.50 from each given a real gift. It has a great school takes can occur. Confirmed fact errors sale will go into a special account for a system. Teachers I’ve had built me will be corrected at the top right hand future celebration. Barbara Lafrennie, up and gave me the tools and support corner of page three in a timely manner. a member of the 250th Anniversary I needed.” He believes that pride in If you find a mistake, call (978) 297-0050 Committee, says, “I want us to leave one’s hometown “is a decision. Like during normal business hours. During something to start the next celebration. in any other town, it’s what you take non-business hours, leave a message in I want them to be able to start with and what you give back. If we give the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor back more than we take, that’s some- something.” Tracy Gambill photos will return your phone call. Or contact Lafrennie shared an interesting story thing to be proud of.” the editor at the following email: ruth@ about the Philadelphia Mummers’ Winchendon has already enjoyed stonebridgepress.com. involvement with this year’s parade. tary for the parade from the same plat- many events to commemorate our The Committee received a call sever- form on Central Street. Though pro- anniversary – January brought a al months ago from a Mummer who vided a script, he did some ad-libbing bonfire, pig roast, dance, Ugly Sweater remembered participating in the 200th and enjoyed getting the crowd riled up, Contest, and fireworks; a gala ball hap- anniversary parade in 1964 and he admitting, “I love working a crowd and pened in April; May had four events wanted to be a part of the town’s 250th. seeing the people entertained.” Provost with ‘Meet Mary Rowlandson’, James Naturally, the invitation was extended and Shea were impressed with and Montgomery and his Blues Band, Jug and the Mummers added a great deal of spoke highly of each other in their roles O’Punch, and Classic Car & Motorcycle pizzazz to the event. for the day. Show; June was busy with the Vietnam The DVD was professionally record- When asked to host the parade, Moving Wall, Strawberry Shortcake ed by Majestic Video Productions and Provost jumped at the opportunity. He Festival, Charter Day, Outdoor Visual Photography, owned by Mark Shea of is honored the committee asked him Art Contest, and the 250th Anniversary Winchendon. Shea’s career began with and grateful for the support he received Celebration; and July found many training videos for the Department from the audience that day. He likes Winchendonians at the Pig Roast listen- of Corrections and since 1989 he has that the event brought the town togeth- ing to the Shades of Gray band. chronicled a large variety of events er. There is more to come, as Lafrennie throughout New England such as dance “It was a blast! It was so much fun to indicated, “There is so much good feel- recitals, graduations, and school plays. get people excited about the town and ing and pride in the town, let’s keep He has done thousands of weddings what we have to offer. It was an amaz- it going.” The Hand Tub Muster is on which are rewarding because “I get to ing experience,” he said. Saturday, Aug. 23. A parade of antique record the best day of people’s lives,” he Provost grew up in Winchendon, went fire equipment will start behind the fire enthused. to public schools, and was involved station at 10:30 a.m. The pumping activ- Shea remarked, “There is a learning with many plays along the way. He has ities and BBQ will begin at 12:30 p.m. at curve with each generation” in regards always enjoyed performing and recent- the American Legion on School Street. to evolving technology and equipment. ly got a degree in musical theater from A Casino Royale night and a golf tour- He has expanded into still photogra- Johnson State College in Vermont. After nament will both be held in September. phy over the last two years, pointing graduating, he returned to Winchendon These events and more can be found out that “photos capture one moment and helped with the production of Peter on the Committee’s Face Book page whereas videos capture happenings.” Pan at Murdock High School. He recent- at Winchendon’s 250th Anniversary With an edited running time of two ly finished a summer intensive in New Celebration. hours and 12 minutes, the DVD includes York City at the American Academy of In addition to the locations men- a street view as well as a camera angle Dramatic Arts. tioned above, parade DVDs may also be from the platform set up in front of “I learned what I can do,” he reflected, obtained by calling Lafrennie at (978) Athol Savings Bank. Shea was happy “what I can do better, and how to hone 297-0744 or Janet Corbosiero at (978) to be a part of this special celebration in on my skills.” He is now looking at 297-2096. Various places around town and charged only enough to cover his Master degree programs and has audi- like Central Supermarket also have production costs. tioned for a part in Les Miserables at Winchendon 250th memorabilia avail- “I love the people aspect, being Theater at the Mount. able such as t-shirts, mugs, key chains, involved with community events,” he Provost’s passion is entertaining but stuffed bears with embroidered t-shirts, acknowledged. coming from a family of educators, and Christmas ornaments. Marcus Provost provided commen- he also has an urge to teach, perhaps becoming a professor of music and the- Ongoing Calendar

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 House restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Want to make a differ- School St. driver $20, passenger $10. For more infor- ence but don’t want to commit to a political position? mation visit www.cruise4cancer.net. MUSIC FOR PROJECT NEW HOPE: at the Come see what helping the not-for-profit Kiwanis CUB SCOUT NIGHT: come learn more about American Legion, 295 School St.: noon until it ends. is all about. Open to all with an interest in helping Scouting beginning at 6 p.m. at American Legion Intended for all ages, this fundraising project is to Winchendon and its children especially. Post 193, 295 School St. The event will include an ice help an organization to help veterans rebuild their cream social, Cub Scout activities, a chance to learn lives when they return from combat. Raffles, food, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 more about Scouting and parent information. Fo music and more featuring (others may join): Radio FARMERS MARKET: The Toy Town Farmers’ more information contact Kevin Fuller at (978) 297- Flyer, Franco O’Malley, Ryan Pasakinskas, Wootan 7457 or [email protected]. Firebox, The Big RanDom, Bernie Frenette, Led Market will set up on the front lawn at 126 Central St. Monkeys, Leah Smith, Johnny Snowpants, Neon which is the Unitarian Universalist Church across SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Alley and Cara Keane & the Disclaimers. $10 per from the Clark Memorial/YMCA. Market hours are person. Thursdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. CASINO ROYALE: annual fund raiser and night OPERATION WINCHENDON CARES: at the through the end of October. Available items include of frolic for the Winchendon Historical Society at 122 American Legion on School Street from 9-11 a.m. It produce, eggs, baked goods and crafts from local Pleasant St. Tickets are now on sale and going fast! will be our Fall is Around the Corner Drive! craftsmen and artists. Market Money coupons make Contact Peggy Corbosiero at (978) 297-2415. As always, we need monetary donations for the great gifts, and can be redeemed at any Toy Town postage. Children’s art work, cards, and letters to tell Farmers’ Market vendor. the troops how much we appreciate their service are SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 always welcome. We have had one request for word searches, cookies, cashew nuts and trail mix. Some HAND TUB MUSTER rolls into Winchendon other suggestions are on the Operation Winchendon with the parade at 10:30 a.m. beginning at Cares Facebook page or at www.winchendoncares. the Winchendon Fire Station and continuing com to the American Legion Post 193 on School FARMERS MARKET: The Toy Town Farmers’ Street where the chicken BBQ and the actual Market will set up on the front lawn at 126 Central St. muster begin at noon. The barbecue is $10 per which is the Unitarian Universalist Church across person. Come see how fires were fought with from the Clark Memorial/YMCA. Market hours are authentic equipment and by hand! A great Thursdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. family day. Free admission. Sponsored by the through the end of October. Available items include Winchendon 250th Committee, Winchendon produce, eggs, baked goods and crafts from local Veteran Fireman’s Muster Association and craftsmen and artists. Market Money coupons make New England States Veteran Fireman’s great gifts, and can be redeemed at any Toy Town League. Farmers’ Market vendor. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 CRUISE 4 CANCER: 5th annual event with LOBSTER SHOOT: beginning at 2 p.m. at the registration beginning at 9 a.m., kickstands up American Legion Post 193, 295 School St. Sponsored at 11 a.m. starting at the American Legion, 295 by the Sons of the American Legion, 25 games for $15. Side raffles for a giant lobster with steamers, a 50/50 raffle and a lottery raffle. Never tried it? Come learn how! Great afternoon and you just might win your supper! MURDOCK-WHITNEY HOUSE MUSEUM is open for tours at 1 and 2:30 p.m. at 151 Front St. Free to Winchendon Historical Society members, $5 for oth- ers. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 KIWANIS: meet at the Carriage Lisa Martin Licensed Cosmetologist since 2000 Is now located inside Daisy Dukes Tanning Nails & Hair 10 Main Street • Winchendon 978-297-1200

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letters to the Editor Winding down the summer Marcado: In response

Just a couple of weeks and school is explain. Telling someone to “just get over To the Editor: feet was written a poem that should back in session; does it feel like it has it” isn’t a solution. They would if they In his piece from 7/27/2014 – be familiar to any reader of this paper, been a short summer to you? could. They don’t choose this. Reallocation of Population – Jack Blair containing the following lines: “Give Watching parents and children prepar- There’s even an energy component to committed a number of egregious me your tired, your poor, your huddled ing for the entire back-to-school ritual is it. Someone in the throes of a down time errors. His words fail on three grounds. masses yearning to breathe free...” I a bit sad, because those of us who don’t can watch a “normal” person accom- First, failure of logic. Mr. Blair asserts wasn’t aware these lines had an expira- have anyone in that cycle miss it. It is plishing a day’s worth of work; cleaning that undocumented immigrants cause tion date. a real rite of passage watching a child a house say or even energetically wash- economic harm to the United States Lastly, Mr. Blair’s text fails to provide move from grade to grade; graduating, ing a car, and wonder how that happens? and take jobs away from our citizens. an actual solution. His “solution” for then the entire move into adult require- What does it feel like to have that much He makes this claim (which is, for the the problem of undocumented immigra- ments whether it is further schooling, energy? To live like that? military or a “real” job. Because depression saps the energy record, a subject of much debate, and tion? Have the population of the United Fall is time of many changes. right out of you. nowhere near as settled a topic as he States decamp for Europe. While this It is not just the school year, but the And it leaves you not just tired, but presents it) mere sentences after men- may make sense from the lofty heights agricultural year, the seasonal equinox, exhausted. tioning that most of the recent surge of Mr. Blair’s hammock, it is, at best, a the onslaught of colder weather, even the Yet you either can’t sleep or you sleep in undocumented immigrants is com- mean spirited non sequitur. An actual most often time when changes to new non-stop. posed of children. Are the ranks of solution to the issue will address those residences takes place. And not just for And you either don’t eat and lose America’s unemployed truly competing undocumented immigrants already in those moving for a school based reason, weight; or you eat constantly and bal- for work with an army of undocument- the country (as that notorious leftist but for other reasons as well. loon up. ed children? bastion, the US Chamber of Commerce, New beginnings often happen in the And you either become so exactingly, Second, failure of compassion. It is fall. perfectly requiring everything the same has called for) and come up with an We are certain many people will be (ever wash money?) or you can’t even well documented that the recent wave answer to the grave human crisis posed addressing the loss of the comedic genius shower because it’s too much work. of children crossing our borders are by the growing numbers of undocu- Robin Williams this week. There are And you hide all this from your family fleeing from situations in their home mented children at our borders. many ways of coping with bi-polar and and friends if you can, because this isn’t countries that are intolerable – gang I urge your readership not to fall prey depression. Some hide away, others lash “normal”. Most people don’t feel this violence, sky-high homicide rates, to Mr. Blair’s hokey, faux-folksy, and out. Williams used his to entertain, and way, do they? crushing poverty. In this, they are not utterly patronizing call for alarm and when the lows got too low, he hid that And even the slightest perceived hurt so different from an earlier wave of xenophobia at the expense of innocent from everyone or over compensated with cuts so deep you either burst into tears or immigrants, at the beginning of the children in desperate need of help. yet another insanely funny quip. lash out in anger; often in ways that are past century, who came to America to Many geniuses do the same. inappropriate. Whether the genius manifests in art Then you go home again. escape brutal pogroms in their home or music, in theater, writing or yes even And sit in the dark. countries. That earlier wave was greet- Anna Marcado athletics; some of our greatest in the pub- By yourself, with the demons. ed by the Statue of Liberty, at whose Ashburnham lic eye have private tortures. And wonder when it will end, or if you Unless you have someone in your fami- should maybe do something about it. ly who has experienced it, it is difficult to Like Robin did. A tragic loss, and our own fall from grace (or lack thereof) Seven months ago, I wrote a to be understanding of those Post-ABC News poll which but at the moment...) column chronicling my ongo- among us who are “different.” Journey showed that, for the first time, Give up? Be my guest. I have ing struggles with my bi-polar And on days when you need a slim majority (51%) actually a better idea — work harder at illness and I noted that there a laugh, go back and watch of the disapprove of their own mem- promoting change. A year ago, I are occasional stretches when it Robin Williams videos. What ber of Congress. Obviously the wrote a story about people who wins, when I am in the throes of a talent. What a loss. As a civi- Heart institution as a whole is basi- were making a difference in a giddy manic episode or suffer- lized society, we are poorer for cally blown off (approval rat- their own communities, some ing from what Churchill called his departure. JERRY ing in the same poll: 12%, mak- in politics, but most of them “the black bear” of depression, A very long time ago, I ing you wonder in which gal- not. So, what should you do? and there are, fortunately more used to hear “old” people, you CARTON axy that percentage is living), Easy. Stand up for what you frequently, longer stretch- know, those past the ancient but even though more than believe in, and fight for those es when I and my treatment age of, say, 60 or so, talk and half of us aren’t happy with principles. Regardless of your regimen win and I’m able to worry about falling. The con- right ankle maybe never quite who’s representing us, about position on the Market Basket function at a so-called “normal” cept seemed bizarre. Who falls fully healed after I broke it a 85% of them will get re-elect- saga, you’ve got to acknowledge level. Mental illness of any for no apparent reason? couple years ago and it’s true ed anyway. This is despite the the workers are doing just that. description is hard to fight. It’s You can probably figure out that I have general weakness fact they have done nothing and There are innumerable ways a battle that’s exhausting and where this is going. Last Friday on my right side, but you know, will almost certainly do nothing to get involved and make one relentless and never-ending. morning, I fell. I was walking sometimes old people, those of about programs which actual- of those small but important I don’t know, none of us can into Lisa’s Central Diner, home, us over that semi-ancient age of ly have some degree of biparti- differences. possibly know, what demons of course, to the famed fall/win- 60, fall. I was lucky. But now I san support — expanding pre- And, yes, vote — especially in stalked and consumed Robin ter/spring Tuesday meat loaf understand why people worry. K, raising the minimum wage, local and state elections where Williams. What I do know is conclave, but a place, because You want other reasons to extending the EITC. None of policies are being created. The that, from the very beginning it’s just a few doors down from worry? A recent NBC-Wall these are going to get enact- extremists aren’t going to go with the brief appearance on the Courier office where we can Street Journal poll reported ed — the extremists and the away or give up — (and we’ll ‘Happy Days” and onto “Mork find good lunches and some- that 76 percent of respondents rigid ideologues who bankroll talk more about them next and Mindy” and for the next times good stories, where we “lack confidence” that the next them will see to that. House week) so neither should the nearly 30 years, he brought tend to congregate year-round. generation, i.e., our children, Republicans couldn’t even pass rest of us. Democracy is a par- incredible joy and energy and And I fell. I don’t know why. will have it “better” than we do. their own immigration bill on ticipatory sport. Don’t assume creativity to his work and In recent years, my balance and Granted, that’s fairly vague, but the first try. everyone else is going to do the rest of us were lucky he mobility have been deteriorat- we all know exactly what people So, is it time to give up on this what needs to be done. And by shared those with us. The range ing a little, but the key word is are saying, don’t we? The same great experiment in self-govern- the way — while pessimism of his skill was breathtaking in fact, little. Every once in a poll found that more than half ment? After all, two-and-slight- breeds pessimism and there’s and stunning and he has left while, I remind myself to go a of those surveyed (54%) said ly-more-than-a-quarter cen- plenty to be pessimistic about, us indelible memories to be little slower, hold onto some- income inequality is undermin- turies is a long time for such the flip side is that optimism savored and cherished. That he thing if need be, but I wasn’t ing the fabled American tradi- a system to work. Maybe we and energy and commitment was so often able to outrun that thinking any of that last Friday. tion of opportunity if you work should reconcile ourselves to and effort can move pebbles if “black bear” remains a tribute I’m not even sure how I fell. I hard enough and play by the the inevitable decline and even- not mountains. That matters. to his courage. Perhaps some of was walking in and the next rules. tual collapse? It’s true that at the A lot. The fight never ends. the shock and disbelief we all thing I knew I was on the floor A couple things about those moment, until and unless the Quitting accomplishes nothing. felt Monday was because with and being asked if I needed to go numbers are scary. A) They’re rules on funding federal cam- So, yes, get involved. And vote his passing, many of us not only to the hospital. I didn’t. I never pretty accurate, I suspect, and paigns change, it’s unreason- because locally, your vote and lost an icon, but we grasped blacked out. I hit my cheekbone B) they reflect a growing pessi- able to expect a whole lot of pro- voice really do matter. Don’t once again the fragility of life and it was sore and I was helped mism that runs contrary to the gressivism from Washington. you agree? You should. See you itself. There are no guarantees. up, and I iced it and I was okay. nation’s history. (Hopefully I’m wrong on this, next week. Cherish every moment and try Nothing major. It’s true that my Then there’s the Washington and we’ve got to keep trying, Nixon believed CIA involved in Kennedy assassination BY HAROLD PEASE, PH. D Cuba}, which the agency had the Joannides files. These “sit masterminded.” Moreover, he in metal boxes on shelves in ‘a A new book, to be released identified Vice President Lyndon big room that temperature—and Sept. 2, discloses a previously B. Johnson as having “engi- humidity—controlled.’ ” These unknown connection between neered” the assassination “aided records are thought to show CIA Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald by the CIA” (“The CIA Plotted involvement in the Kennedy Ford, John F. Kennedy and the to Assassinate Richard Nixon,” Assassination as Joannides was CIA. In fact, author Roger Stone, Economic Policy Journal, June a CIA agent “whose activities just a former Nixon aide, asserts 2, 2014). before the assassination and, fas- that Nixon “knew the CIA was CIA involvement in the ticket in the next election. a decade later, concluded that cinatingly, during a government involved in JFK’s assassination” Kennedy assassination has Renewed interest in the Kennedy was, “probably assassi- investigation years later, have and was so pesky in his attempts always been one of the principle Johnson connection sur- nated as the result of a conspir- tantalized researchers for years” to get them to disclose all their theories having much support. faced with the 1992 book, JFK: acy. The committee is unable to (“Kennedy probe files still sealed records that the CIA contemplat- With so much newer material Conspiracy of Silence by Dr. identify the other gunman or the 5 decades later,” Associated ed the assassination of Nixon as now available, fewer and fewer Charles A. Crenshaw, one of the extent of the conspiracy.” Press, Nov. 15, 2013). well. The book, Nixon’s Secrets: believe that Lee Harvey Oswald surgeons working on Oswald in Dr. Crenshaw, also the last So until these, mostly CIA, The Rise, Fall, and Untold Truth acted alone. Especially was this so Parkland Hospital. While doing to see Kennedy after helping to records are finally released, about the President, Watergate, after 1989, when the West gained so, he strangely received a phone place him in his coffin, disclosed and the federal government is and the Pardon, demonstrates a access to KGB records showing call from President Johnson the shocking information that the finally transparent, historians definitely unfriendly relationship Oswald a poor marksman during demanding that the physicians hole in Kennedy’s neck, then the are forced to use what we can between himself and then CIA his stay in the USSR a few months extract a deathbed confession size of a little finger, demonstrat- and Roger Stone’s book Nixon’s Director Richard Helms. before he fired three shots upon from the accused assassin. ed an entry wound, not an exit Secrets, reveals fresh involve- The plot to kill Nixon did the Kennedy limousine with such Oswald died on the table without wound—that the wound had been ment of the CIA and possibly not materialize, Stone alleges, amazing accuracy. saying a word. Why is the new tampered with to look like an President Johnson in the plot to because Nixon threatened to The link to Johnson is also president obsessed with getting exit wound. In other words, this kill President John F. Kennedy. bring down everyone with not a new theory. More and something on paper? The popu- shot came from the front. This For historians and assassination what he knew of the Kennedy more theorists have centered on lar television documentary pro- supported the multiple assassin buffs this should be a great read. assassination, including Gerald Johnson for numerous reasons gram 20/20 obtained White House theory concluded by the House Meanwhile we need to force the Ford, a member of the Warren including his being the leading logs of Nov. 24,1963 and deter- of Representatives. Amazingly government to release all the Commission, who as a committee beneficiary of the death of his mined that the call could have neither the Warren Commission, Kennedy files. member “knew that the autopsy presidential predecessor and his been made (“JFK Assassination nor the House Select Committee records had been altered. In 1996, immediately placing himself in Interview with Parkland Hospital on Assassinations, interviewed Dr. Harold Pease is an expert on declassified documents revealed charge of assembling the Warren Doctor Charles Crenshaw,” 20/20, surgeon Dr. Crenshaw. the United States Constitution. He indeed Gerry Ford changed the Commission to investigate the Utube). Complicating full disclosure has dedicated his career to study- autopsy {report} with a pencil” assassination—even allegedly Only two governmental inves- even more, some 51 years later, ing the writings of the Founding and that’s why Ford gave Nixon picking the individuals to serve tigations of the assassination is the government’s continued Fathers and applying that knowl- “a full, free and unconditional thereon. Congress, with no vested have occurred each ending with refusal to release “about 1,100 edge to current events. He has pardon.” The book is full of black- interest in the outcome, should conflicting conclusions. The records — each record comprises taught history and political sci- mail and intrigue. have formed the investigating Executive Branch’s 1964 Warren 1-20 pages — that are considered ence from this perspective for over Stone wrote that the CIA “felt committee. Johnson gained the Commission Report support- to contain information about con- 25 years at Taft College. To read JFK had stabbed them in the most coveted office in the world. ed the single gunman theory. fidential sources or methods or more of his weekly articles, please back refusing adequate support It is no secret that Kennedy The House Select Committee on have national security implica- visit www.LibertyUnderFire.org. for the Bay of Pigs invasion {of planned to remove him from the Assassinations in 1976, more than tions.” Most are referred to as Friday, August 15, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­5

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The Heywood Hospital Aid Association presented a check for $14,000 to president Win Brown recently. This donation will be used to procure a variety of equipment including a new vital signs monitor for an operating room and a blood glucose station. Additionally, $1,000 was donated to the 22nd annual Heywood Golf Classic on behalf of Hospital Aid. Proceeds of the golf classic will benefit behavioral health and addiction ser- vices. The donations are made possible thanks in part to the fundraising efforts of Hospital Aid including the hospital gift shop, vendor sales, annual Evergreen Fair, and the Wine and Chocolate Social.

Heywood encourages new mothers to breastfeed By Tracy Gambill relationship and according to facility as ‘baby-friendly’ when the US certified as “Baby- mothers without first educat- Courier Correspondent the mix of nutrients needed at it does not accept free or low- Friendly,” five of which are ing them about the benefits of GARDNER — In recognition each stage of her baby’s devel- cost breast milk substitutes, in Massachusetts: Boston breastfeeding. Massachusetts of World Breastfeeding Week opment. feeding bottles or teats, and has Medical Center, Cambridge is the second state, behind last week Heywood Hospital The list of breastfeeding ben- implemented 10 specific steps Birth Center, Tobey Hospital- Rhode Island, where hospitals recently held an informational efits is long and continues to to support successful breast- Southcoast Hospital Group have voluntarily stopped giv- session about feeding options grow as more studies prove it is feeding, based on scientific evi- (Wareham), Melrose-Wakefield ing away free infant formula for newborns. About 20 expect- the healthier option. Rewards dence: Hospital, Fairview Hospital goody bags to new parents ant parents and family mem- for baby include higher IQ, 1. Have a written breast- (Great Barrington), and Good when they leave the hospital. bers learned why “breast is better digestion, and boosted feeding policy that is routine- Samaritan Medical Center In many areas where hospi- best” from experts in the field immune system. Breastfeeding ly communicated to all health (Brockton). The LaChance tals have achieved baby-friend- of childbirth and breastfeeding mothers lower their risks of care providers. Maternity Center at Heywood ly status, more mothers are during the two-hour talk. certain cancers, anemia, and 2. Train all health care staff Hospital is well on its way to breastfeeding their infants, Gail Chafee, RN, IBCLC lacta- osteoporosis. Nursing moms in skill necessary to implement joining that list. and child health improves as tion consultant, Karen Beaton, and babies share a close emo- this policy. Nationally, breastfeeding a consequence. It is estimated RNC, BSN, MS, director of tional bond from their special 3. Inform all pregnant women rates are higher among wealth- that of the 129 million babies maternal and child health, and experience and families who about the benefits and manage- ier populations. Free formu- born in the world each year, peer counselors from WIC all breastfeed save money on for- ment of breastfeeding. la is no longer automatically 1.5 million could be saved from spoke about the importance mula, health care costs, and 4. Help mothers initiate provided to families needing improved breastfeeding prac- of education so that mothers time lost from work to care breastfeeding within one hour assistance, though. WIC no lon- tices. may make informed deci- for sick children. Communities of birth. ger supplies formula to new sions about the health of their see the benefits of less time 5. Show mothers how to babies. Support for mothers is missed from work, and both breastfeed and how to main- also vital to breastfeeding suc- mothers and babies are health- tain lactation, even if they cess and there are many avail- ier throughout their lives, should be separated from their able at the hospital, at WIC (the which means lower health infants. special supplemental nutrition care costs and less financial 6. Give newborn infants no program for Women, Infants, burden on families, commu- food or drink other than breast and Children), and through nities, and medical programs. milk, unless medically indicat- other community resources. Breastfeeding also helps the ed.* Differences between formu- environment by reducing the 7. Practice rooming in — la and breast milk were dis- amount of tin, paper, plastic, allow mothers and infants to cussed, confirming that sci- or energy necessary for prepar- remain together – 24 hours a ence cannot perfectly duplicate ing, packaging, and transport- day. nature. Formula recalls over ing artificial baby milks. 8. Encourage breastfeeding the past 20 years due to contam- In 1991, the World Health on demand. inants like broken glass pieces Organization and UNICEF 9. Give no artificial teats and salmonella have added to the United Nations Children’s or pacifiers to breastfeeding the concerns of using manufac- Fund, started the Baby Friendly infants. tured baby milk. Hospital Initiative to ensure all 10. Foster the establish- Human milk contains all birthing hospitals and centers ment of breastfeeding support the nutrients, antibodies, hor- become “centers of breastfeed- groups and refer mothers to mones and antioxidants an ing support.” Governments are them on discharge from the infant needs to thrive. Breast also obliged, under Article 24 of hospital or clinic. milk also changes throughout the Convention on the Rights According to BFUSA, the weeks and months of the of the Child, to ensure all sec- there were about 19,000 Baby nursing relationship, as well tors of society know about the Friendly hospitals in the world as at each feeding throughout benefits of breastfeeding. Baby- in 2010, with only about 143 a day. A mother’s body adjusts Friendly USA is the national in the United States. There the production of milk accord- authority for the BFHI and des- are currently 350 hospitals ing to the supply and demand ignates a hospital or maternity and maternity facilities in www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com

Weekly Crossword August 15, 2014 Across 1. Calla lily, for one 7. Aim 11. Egg cells 14. Foods prepared by straining or blending 15. Hip bones 16. Appear, with “up” 17. Even though 18. Feign 20. Setting for TV’s “Newhart” 21. Congratulations, of a sort 22. Corporate department 23. Dull knife for cutting envelopes (2 wds) 27. Blows it 28. Matterhorn, e.g. 29. Avid 32. Donnybrook 33. Toni Morrison’s “___ Baby” 34. Kitchen appliances for cooking food 36. Sylvester, to Tweety 37. Iron collar 39. “___ Maria” 40. Vehicle with caterpil- lar treads 42. Grand ___ (“Evange- line” setting) Down 31. Bad-mouth 50. ___ room on the 43. “Don’t bet ___!” (2 1. Marienbad, for one 35. Arrive, as darkness Internet wds) 2. Afghan monetary unit 37. Runs clumsily 51. Prince of Wales, e.g. 44. Truck Renting and 3. Someone chosen to de- 38. Car luggage compart- 52. Comrade in arms Leasing Association cide a disputed issue ment 56. “___ Baby Baby” (Lin- (acronym) 4. Wee 41. Bay of Naples isle da Ronstadt hit) 45. Persian, e.g. 5. “Die Lorelei” poet 43. The Virgin Mary (2 57. Victorian, for one 46. ___ fruit 6. “C’___ la vie!” wds) 58. Basic monetary unit 47. Golf hole location (2 7. Embezzled 48. Bit of statuary of Romania wds) 8. A-list 49. Gambled 59. “Casablanca” pianist 50. Quark flavor 9. Order between “ready” 53. Common deciduous and “fire” This Week’s Answers: tree 10. Revolt 54. “Is that ___?” 11. October birthstone 55. Helicopter landing 12. Cast a ballot place 13. “Planet of the ___” 57. Contacts quickly, 19. Florida’s Key ___ perhaps 21. Frigid 60. Afflict 23. Directions included 61. Cheat, slangily two ___ and two 62. View from Jidda (2 rights wds) 24. Off the mark 63. “Don’t give up!” 25. Knocking sound 64. Wearing footgear (hyphenated) 65. Inner shrine 26. Kitty 30. Second part Friday, August 15, 2014 ­6 Winchendon Courier Police Log

Editor’s Note: The information con- operating erratically (Spring Street) tained in this police log was obtained gone on arrival; 7:30 p.m.: investiga- through public documents kept by the tion (Spruce Street) services rendered; police department, and is considered to 7:38 p.m.: investigation (West Street) be the account of the police. All subjects Little wanderer found safe services rendered; 7:53 p.m.: investiga- are considered innocent until proven tion (Cedar Terrace) services rendered; guilty in a court of law. BY JERRY CARTON 8:21 p.m.: extra patrols (Spring Street) MONDAY, AUGUST 4 COURIER CORRESPONDENT checked, secure; 8:28 p.m.: general 12:36 a.m.: MV operating erratical- WINCHENDON — The whereabouts of a seven year-old boy with Down’s juvenile (Spring Street) transport; 8:37 ly (Spring Street) spoken to; 3:42-4:21 Syndrome caused a brief scare last Saturday before the youngster was found p.m.: extra patrols (bike path) spoken a.m.: 12 building checks, secure; 6 a.m.: safe on Glenallan Street. to; 9:01 p.m.: investigation (Murdock MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation; The call reporting the boy missing was received by Winchendon police at Avenue) transport; 9:06 p.m.: domes- 6:30 a.m.: MV stop (Ash Street) ver- tic (Baldwinville State Road) arrest: 10:16 a.m. and a massive search was undertaken to locate the child. A global bal warning; 7 a.m.: DPW call (Maple Amanda R. Vaillancourt, age 32, Street) refer to DPW; 7:30 a.m.: DPW call also went out to every household in town. homeless: four arrest warrants; 10:21 call (Eastern Avenue) refer to DPW; 8:08 Police Lt. David Walsh said the boy was found at 11:45 a.m. but prior to p.m.: investigation (Spring Street) spo- a.m.: illegal dumping (Central Street) that, local authorities, including police and fire, were assisted by crews from ken to; 11:49 p.m.: assist other agency no PD service required; 8:33 a.m.: sus- Royalston, including a K9 unit, as well as Massachusetts state police and a (Baldwinville State Road) spoken to. picious MV (phone) no PD service dive team were called after unconfirmed, and as it turned out, inaccurate SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 required; 8:40 a.m.: summons service reports suggested the youngster might have been headed for the water. 2:17-4:53 a.m.: eight building checks, (Spring Street) served; 9:58 a.m.: illegal An initial request for a helicopter was reversed. secure; 2:24 a.m.: suspicious other (Pine dumping (Elmwood Road) spoken to; “He was recovered safely,” Walsh said. Street) spoken to; 2:42 a.m.: extra patrols 10:16 a.m.: property damage (Rice Road) (Glenallan Street) checked, secure; 8:04 spoken to; 10:52 a.m.: fire alarm (Central to; 5:57 p.m.: animal complaint (Central Street) spoken to; 12:17 a.m.: patrol a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) checked, Street) false alarm; 11:02 a.m.: suspi- Street) spoken to; 6:51 p.m.: MV operat- initiated (Lincoln Avenue) spoken to; secure; 9:01 a.m.: general info (High cious MV (Front Street) gone on arrival; ing erratically (Central Street) report 12:33 a.m.: patrol initiated (Central Street) spoken to; 10:16 a.m.: missing 11:26 a.m.: assist citizen (Central Street) taken; 7:11 p.m.: illegal burn (Elmwood Street) spoken to; 1:31 a.m.: MV stop person (Lakeshore Drive) report taken; assisted; 11:35 a.m.: animal complaint Road) fire extinguished; 7:47 p.m.: bur- (Central Street) verbal warning; 1:38 12:38 p.m.: ambulance (Lincoln Avenue) (Mason Street) refer to ACO; 11:49 a.m.: glar alarm (Sunny Cove Road) call a.m.: MV stop (School Street) spoken transport; 12:58 p.m.: larceny (Mill general info (Woodlawn Street) spoken canceled; 7:48 p.m.: disabled MV (Mill to; 1:49-3:31 a.m.: 21 building checks, Street) assisted; 1:20 p.m.: general info to; 12:21 p.m.: welfare check (address not Circle) spoken to; 8:04 p.m.: welfare secure; 5:52 a.m.: warrant of apprehen- (Spruce Street) info taken; 3:19 p.m.: MV printed) spoken to; 12:59 p.m.: summons check (address not printed) spoken to; sion (Baldwinville State Road) arrest: operating erratically (Gardner Road) service (Maple Street) unable to serve; 8:12 p.m.: property lost (Maple Street) Robert E. Hoyt, age 39 of 3180 Foster St., spoken to; 3:53 p.m.: summons service 1:07 p.m.: summons service (Crosby info taken; 8:17 p.m.: animal complaint Palmer: arrest based on warrant; 7:58 (Crosby Road) served; 4:49 p.m.: sum- Road) unable to serve; 1:45 p.m.: ambu- (Glenallan Street) refer to ACO; 8:34 a.m.: burglar alarm (Glenallan Street) mons service (Crosby Road) served; 4:59 lance (Central Street) assisted; 2:08 p.m.: p.m.: investigation (Northern Heights false alarm; 9:35 a.m.: investigation p.m.: investigation (Spruce Street) spo- MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation; Drive) info taken; 8:36 p.m.: investiga- (Pearl Drive) no PD service required; ken to; 5:07 p.m.: investigation (Cedar 2:50 p.m.: animal complaint (School tion (Beachview Drive) assisted; 9:05 10 a.m.: general info (Elm Street) spo- Terrace) spoken to; 5:18 p.m.: sum- Street) refer to ACO; 2:58 p.m.: larceny p.m.: disturbance (West Street) spoken ken to; 10:08 a.m.: investigation (Town mons service (Royalston Road North) (Ipswich Drive) report taken; 3:25 p.m.: to; 9:37 p.m.: burglar alarm (Central Farm Road) spoken to; 10:18 a.m.: MV unable to serve; 5:24 p.m.: summons animal complaint (Main Street) info Street) secured building; 11:17 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning; service (Bayberry Circle) served; 5:49 taken; 4:07 p.m.: MV operating errati- stop (Central Street) verbal warning; 10:52 a.m.: animal complaint (Front p.m.: investigation (Cummings Road) cally (Spring Street) advised officer; 4:15 11:23 p.m.: suspicious person (Murdock Street) property returned to owner; spoken to; 6:13 p.m.: animal complaint p.m.: investigation (Brown Street) spo- Avenue) spoken to; 11:28 p.m.: MV stop 10:54 a.m.: general info (Murdock (Water Street) refer to ACO; 7:57 p.m.: ken to; 4:37 p.m.: investigation (Beaman (Central Street) verbal warning; 11:46 Avenue) spoken to; 11:43 a.m.: larce- ambulance (Polly’s Drive) transport; Court) spoken to; 4:51 p.m.: registration p.m.: patrol initiated (Pleasant Street) ny (Main Street) spoken to; 12:21 p.m.: 8:16 p.m.: noise complaint (Cummings check (Central Street) no PD service spoken to; 11:54 p.m.: building check, investigation (Pearl Drive) no PD ser- Road) spoken to; 8:26 p.m.: MV stop required; 4:53 p.m.: investigation (Elm secure. vice required; 12:59 p.m.: investigation (Baldwinville State Road) traffic cita- Street) spoken to; 5:32 p.m.: ambulance WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 (Cummings Road) spoken to; 1:56 p.m.: tion; 8:31 p.m.: officer wanted (Converse (Northern Heights) transport; 6:41 p.m.: 12:08-4:15 a.m.: 10 building checks, property lost (phone) info taken; 2:32 Drive) traffic citation; 8:43 p.m.: loiter- intoxicated person (Central Street) secure; 12:11 a.m.: patrol initiated (Pearl p.m.: accident (Old Centre) spoken to; ing (Glenallan Street) unable to locate; transport; 6:46 p.m.: registration check Drive) checked, secure; 12:28 a.m.: regis- 3:10 p.m.: welfare check (address not 9:06 p.m.: noise complaint (Eagle Road) (Central Street) verbal warning; 7:52 tration check (Mill Street) info given; printed) spoken to; 3:30 p.m.: runaway spoken to; 9:55 p.m.: noise complaint p.m.: suspicious MV (Lincoln Avenue) 12:32 a.m.: warrant check (Grove Street) (Lakeshore Drive) spoken to; 3:55 p.m.: (Cumming Road) spoken to; 10 p.m.: gone on arrival; 7:59 p.m.: suspicious info given; 12:46 a.m.: MV stop (Spring animal complaint (Metcalf Street) refer ambulance (Gardner Road) transport; person (Central Street) area search Street) verbal warning; 1:45 a.m.: fire to ACO; 4:02 p.m.: suspicious person 10:12 p.m.: transport (Front Street); negative; 8:13 p.m.: larceny (Elmwood mutual aid (Fourth Street) removed (Robbins Road) spoken to; 4:04 p.m.: 11:07 p.m.: noise complaint (Elmwood Road) report taken; 10:18 p.m.: officer to hospital; 3:14 a.m.: noise complaint fire alarm (Hatch Lane) false alarm; Road) spoken to; 11:52 p.m.: MV oper- wanted (Brown Street) report taken; (Mill Street) spoken to; 4:35 a.m.: assist 4:32 p.m.: threats (Brown Street) spo- ating erratically (Winchendon Road) 10:50 p.m.: property damage (Spring other PD (Eagle Road) unable to locate; ken to; 4:36 p.m.: animal complaint refer to other PD. Street) report taken; 10:59 p.m.: accident 5:55 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic (Ash Street) refer to ACO; 4:57 p.m.: SUNDAY, AUGUST 10 (Gardner Road) report taken; 11:42 p.m.: citation; 6:07 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner property lost (Monomonac Road East) 12:19 a.m.: tree down on wires registration check (Spring Street) ver- Road) traffic citation; 7 a.m.: DPW call report taken; 5:45 p.m.: investigation (Lakeview Drive) spoken to; 1:10-2:42 bal warning. (Glenallan Street) refer to DPW; 8:05 (Northern Heights) spoken to; 5:48 p.m.: a.m.: 10 building checks, secure; 1:39 TUESDAY, AUGUST 5 a.m.: general info (Brown Avenue) info animal complaint (Laurel Street) refer a.m.: burglar alarm (Railroad Street) 2:15 a.m.: ambulance (Maple Street) taken; 8:20 a.m.: general info (Glenallan to ACO; 8 p.m.: MV operating errati- checked, secure; 2:20 a.m.: general info transport; 2:23 a.m.: ambulance Street) refer to DPW; 9:47 a.m.: gener- cally (Spring Street) unable to locate; (New Boston Road) advised officer; 8:44 (Highland Street) transport; 3:04-4:03 al info (Northern Heights) info taken; 8:16 p.m.: fraud (Toy Town Lane) report a.m.: open door (Beech Street) no PD a.m.: seven building checks, 3:49 a.m.: 9:55 a.m.: burglar alarm (Island Road) taken; 8:58 p.m.: officer wanted (Spring service required; 8:58 a.m.: summons repossession of MV (Glenallan Street) accidental; 10:21 a.m.: summons ser- Street) no PD service required; 9:04 service (Royalston Road North) served; info taken; 3:59 a.m.: repossession of MV vice (Northern Heights Drive) served; p.m.: patrol initiated (Glenallan Street) 9:53 a.m.: disturbance (Mill Glen Road) (Spring Circle) info taken; 6 a.m.: ambu- 10:28 a.m.: general info (Alger Street) spoken to; 10:01 p.m.: MV stop (Sunset report taken; 9:59 a.m.: summons ser- lance (Center Lane) transport; 6:03 a.m.: spoken to; 10:31 a.m.: investigation Court) spoken to; 11:29 p.m.: patrol vice (Cedar Terrace) served; 9:59 a.m.: MV stop (Main Street) verbal warning; (Rice Road) assisted; 11:22 a.m.: officer initiated (Mill Street) spoken to; 11:35 fraud (Central Street) spoken to; 10:06 6:24 a.m.: MV stop (School Street) traf- wanted (Front Street) spoken to; 11:36 p.m.: patrol initiated (Central Street) a.m.: animal complaint (Gardner Road) fic citation; 6:36 a.m.: MV stop (School a.m.: assist other agency (Woodlawn checked, secure; 11:50 p.m.: patrol initi- refer to ACO; 10:56 a.m.: missing per- Street) verbal warning; 6:44 a.m.: lift Street) assisted; 11:46 a.m.: general info ated (Oak Street) spoken to. son (Central Street) report taken; 11:23 assist (Maple Street) assisted; 7:11 a.m.: (Railroad Street) info taken; 12:42 p.m.: FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 a.m.: 209A violation (Brown Street) burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, general info (Front Street) spoken to; 12:11-2:38 a.m.: five building checks, report taken; 11:45 a.m.: officer wanted secure; 8:20 a.m.: ambulance (Center 12:53 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traf- secure; 12:40 a.m.: animal complaint (Baldwinville State Road) no PD service Lane) transport; 8:23 a.m.: assist other fic citation; 1:13 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner (High Street) refer to ACO; 1:15 a.m.: required; 12:25 p.m.: general info (Island agency (Rice Road) assisted; 8:31 a.m.: Road) traffic citation; 2:20 p.m.: sum- MV stop (Pearl Street) verbal warning; Road) refer to ACO; 1:21 p.m.: assault investigation (Spring Street) arrest: mons service (walk in) served; 3:18 p.m.: 8:38 a.m.: investigation (Town Farm (Juniper Street) unfounded; 1:26 p.m.: Timothy A. Wazal, age 45 of 409 Spring ambulance (Central Street) transport; Road) spoken to; 9:52 a.m.: ambulance assault (Central Street) report taken; St. #1, Winchendon: possession to 3:45 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville Road) (Water Street) transport; 9:54 a.m.: MV 2:32 p.m.: ambulance (Town Farm distribute class D drug and drug vio- arrest: Kyle Brown, age 21 of 12 Cobb operating erratically (Gardner Road) Road) transport; 2:47 p.m.: animal com- lation near school or park; 8:57 a.m.: Road, Ashburnham: operating MV with spoken to; 10:11 a.m.: sex offender reg- plaint (Emerald Street) refer to ACO; ambulance (Laurel Street) transport; license suspended, negligent operation istration (Walnut Street) assisted; 10:18 4:13 p.m.: ambulance (Alger Street) no 9:47 a.m.: court (Matthews Road) ser- of MV and marked lanes violation; 4:26 a.m.: accident (Baldwinville State Road) PD service required; 4:27 p.m.: threats vices rendered; 10:09 a.m.: officer want- p.m.: suspicious MV (Lincoln Avenue report taken; 10:46 a.m.: ambulance (School Street) spoken to; 5:35 p.m.: dis- ed (Front Street) spoken to; 10:12 a.m.: Extension) gone on arrival; 5:39 p.m.: (Ready Drive) transport; 11:10 a.m.: turbance (Juniper Street) report taken; summons service (Maple Street) unable assist other agency (Main Street) gone fraud (Mill Street) spoken to; 11:30 a.m.: 6:10 p.m.: disturbance (Juniper Street) to serve; 11:36 a.m.: suspicious person on arrival; 6:21 p.m.: MV stop (Spring keep the peace (Oak Street) spoken to; arrest: Tasha D. Emerald, age 23 of (Brown Street) unable to locate; 11:43 Street) verbal warning; 6:51 p.m.: 12:58 p.m.: assist other PD (Main Road) 41 Juniper St., Winchendon: disturb- a.m.: assist citizen (Emerald Street) domestic (Elmwood Road) unable to assisted; 1:08 p.m.: animal complaint ing the peace; 7:01 p.m.: disturbance assisted; 1:20 p.m.: animal complaint locate; 7:51 p.m.: investigation (Railroad (Pleasant Street) refer to ACO; 1:29 (Central Street) spoken to; 7:20 p.m.: MV Glenallan Street) refer to ACO; 1:26 Street) spoken to; 8:30 p.m.: suspicious p.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut stop (Spring Street) assisted; 7:43 p.m.: p.m.: 911 hang up (Main Street) checked, MV (Elmwood Road) gone on arrival; Street) assisted; 1:34 p.m.: custody dis- investigation (School Street) info taken; secure; 1:28 p.m.: burglary B&E 8:36 p.m.: fight (Elmwood Road) arrest: pute (Ash Street) spoken to; 2:48 p.m.: 7:52 p.m.: officer wanted (Mellen Road) (Glenallan Street) services rendered; Jaryth LaRoche, age 19 of 20 Harvard investigation (River Street) info taken; spoken to; 8:30 p.m.: assist other PD 1:46 p.m.: trespassing (Hale Street) ser- St., Winchendon: domestic A&B; 10:18 4:03 p.m.: animal complaint (Walnut (Elm Street) assisted; 8:47 p.m.: assist vices rendered; 3:21 p.m.: burglar alarm p.m.: burglary B&E (Pearl Drive) report Street) refer to ACO; 5:32 p.m.: sum- other PD (Goodrich Drive) spoken to; (Spring Street) secured building; 3:25 taken; 10:37 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner mons service (Duval Court) unable to 9:05 p.m.: registration check (Main p.m.: ambulance (Benjamin Street) Road) traffic citation; 11:47 p.m.: sus- serve; 5:42 p.m.: harassment (Brown Street) no PD service required; 9:32 transport; 4:43 p.m.: larceny (Lincoln picious other (School Street) checked, Street) spoken to; 6:02 p.m.: investiga- p.m.: officer wanted (Railroad Street) Avenue) report taken; 5:11 p.m.: burglar secure. tion (Baldwinville Road) services ren- secured building; 10:13 p.m.: keep the alarm (Rice Road) false alarm; 5:31 p.m.: THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 dered; 6:16 p.m.: investigation (Main peace (Juniper Street) assisted; 11:57 suspicious MV (River Street) spoken 12:14 a.m.: suspicious person (Maple Street) services rendered; 6:57 p.m.: MV p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation. Your Guide To Local Fuel Dealers. Police alert WINCHENDON — Officer Derek Blair has announced the following information as it pertains to two Level III sex offend- HI-LO OIL, INC. ers now living in town. Neither of these men are currently 3 CHECK OUR LOW PRICES wanted by the police, but are considered to be at high risk to 3 50 GALLON DELIVERIES AVAILABLE reoffend and the degree of dangerousness poses a threat to the public. 3 AUTOMATIC OR CALL-INS 3 COMPETITIVE RATES RONALD W. COHEN JR. Eastern Propane “Keeping You Warm Since 1989.” Cohen is approximately 5’10” tall and 600 School St. weighs about 165 pounds. He has brown Winchendon, MA (978) 297-4456 eyes and gray or partially gray hair. He is listed as living at 25 Walnut St. and is 56 OFFICE LOCATED AT Phone: 978-297-0529 years old. Cohen has been convicted with 1-800-522-2000 1335 ALGER STREET, WINCHENDON open and gross lewdness and lascivious www.eastern.com behavior a total of six times, once each in 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2003 and 2012. Hi-Lo Oil, Inc. 1335 Alger Street DONALD ALLEN HURLEY Winchendon, MA Hurley is 5’9” tall and about 175 pounds (978) 297-4456 his eyes are brown and his hair black. He is 50 years old. He is currently listed as homeless but in the Winchendon area. He was convicted in 1982 with rape; in 1992 with two counts of rape and abuse of a child For advertising information and also in 1992 with indecent assault and battery on a person aged 14 or older. call us at 978-297-0050 Friday, August 15, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­7 OBITUARIES Anita D. Bowie, 93 Katherine ‘Kay’ (Scomis) Dagoumas, 90

EMMAUS, PA — ing, reading and spend- LOWELL — of Haverhill; Johnny Dagoumas and Anita D. Bowie, age ing time at their home Katherine “Kay” his wife, Denise of Dracut; Penny Lee 93, of Emmaus, passed in Long Beach Island, (Scomis) Dagoumas, and her husband, Mike of Winchendon. away Aug. 7, 2014 in NJ. They also enjoyed age 90 passed away Kay also leaves an amazing legacy of her home. extensive traveling peacefully on Aug. 6, grandchildren and great-grandchildren She was the wife of during their retire- 2014. that will carry on her tremendous sense Donald S. Bowie Jr., ment. Born on May 30, of determination and strength. Christy with whom she shared Survivors: loving 1924, in Lowell, a Dagoumas and her daughter, Kyra of 65 years of marriage. husband, Donald; daughter of the late Dracut, Angela Antonopoulos and her William and Penny son, Christos of Haverhill, Kim Leblanc The two met while daughters, Barbara Scomis. Kay is predeceased by her hus- and her son, Josiah and daughter, Donald was a student at the Harvard Kulakowsky and her husband, Barry, band, Christy J., daughter, Jennie, and Alethea of Gardner, Nick Antonopoulos School of Law. Douglassville, PA, and Ann Fox and her son, William. Her early years were and his wife, Luisa and their daughter, Born in Winchendon, she was the her husband, Richard, Emmaus; grand- spent in Bennington, NH, and then she Pia of North Reading, Mikey Lee and daughter of the late Joseph A. and Ida children: Lisa, Peter, Natalie, Bruce, moved back to Lowell where she met the his wife, Felicia and their daughter, Lily (Dufault) Deschenes. Timothy and Maria; great-grandchil- love of her life, Christy Dagoumas. They and son, Asa of Winchendon, Gabby Lee She received her nursing degree dren: Penelope, Grace, Chloe and were married for 50 years. and her daughter, Jazmyn of Gardner, from Massachusetts Memorial Hospital Brodie. To her family and friends she was Dennis Dagoumas of Dracut. Kay also School of Nursing, Boston. Anita was She was predeceased by her son, D. known as “Kay” or “YiaYia”. She was leaves her sister, Georgia Lalos and her a registered nurse in the United States Bruce Bowie. famous for her laughs and her meat- husband, Eric of Manchester; a broth- Navy during World War II, specializing Services Tuesday, Aug. 12 at First balls. She was completely devoted to her er, Peter Scomis of Lowell; a brother- in pediatric care and polio research. Presbyterian Church, 3231 Tilghman grandchildren. in-law, Chick Dagoumas and his wife, While with the Navy she attained the St., Allentown. Burial followed at Kay worked for many years at J Gloria of Lowell; a brother-in-law, Nick rank of Lieutenant (jg). Jerusalem Western Salisbury Cemetery, Dress on Middle Street in Lowell. She Kefaleas of Lowell; and many nieces, She was a member of the First Allentown. then moved on to Wang Labs where nephews and friends. Presbyterian Church, Allentown, and Contributions may be made to the she retired in 1986. Kay worked side by She was the true matriarch of this served on several committees. She also Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 S. 12th St., side with her husband to give her kids a family. volunteered at the Blind Association Allentown PA 18103. better life living in the Acre of Lowell. If Her funeral took place on Tuesday, and the Lehigh Valley Hospital. Arrangements by Bachman, Kulik & she wasn’t spending time with her fami- Aug. 12 at the M R Laurin Funeral Home She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sew- Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus. ly you would be able to find her playing (laurinfuneralhome.com) to be followed Bingo or heading back from the track by a service at the Holy Trinity Greek with her husband, Christy and her life- Orthodox Church in Lowell. Interment long friend, Pauline Vinas. Kay was the followed in Westlawn Cemetery. Donna (Dunphy) Collins, 49 middle of five children. Funeral arrangements under the Kay also leaves her children, Stella direction of directors, Louis M. Fazio III, NEWTON — Donna Michaela Collins Dalal of Mendham, NJ Antonopoulos and her husband, James M. Richard Laurin, and Scott Laurin. Collins (Dunphy) died and her husband Vikas. suddenly on July She was the daughter of the late 12, 2014 at Newton Shirley Dunphy and is survived by Josephine I. (Hadmack) Monette, 96 Memorial Hospital. her father Melvin Dunphy of New Port She was 49. Ritchey , FL. She is also survived by WINCHENDON ting, crocheting and dancing. Born in sisters Karen Antonellis and Lucille — Josephine I. Her husband of 33 years, Henry J. Winchendon, Donna Stowell, both of Keene, NH and broth- (Hadmack) Monette, Monette, died in 1973. She leaves a has lived in Mendham, ers Patrick Dunphy of Kettering, OH, age 96, formerly of 131 daughter, Linda A. Howard-Kurent and NJ for the last 24 years. Stephen Dunphy of Culpeper, VA, and Ipswich Drive, died her husband Richard of Sarasota, FL; She attended Northeastern University Christopher Dunphy of Atlanta, GA. peacefully Monday three grandchildren, Valerie Solum, in Boston. Donna was the daughter-in-law of the morning, Aug. 11 in Kathryn Bishop and Ross Howard; four Donna was a vice president of client late Marie Collins and is survived by Wachusett Manor great grandchildren, Matthew, Aubrey, services and administration for the MI her father-in-law Robert Collins of Nursing Home, Brandon and Dawson, as well as several Group in Whippany, NJ for the last Mendham, NJ. She is also survived Gardner. nieces and nephews. Three brothers, three years. by sister-in-laws Mary Beth Sawyer of She was born in Winchendon on Nov. Francis Hadmack, Henry Hadmack and Donna was a brilliant light in so Connecticut, Maura Goessling of Maine, 6, 1917, the daughter of the late Peter Michael Hadmack and one sister, Alice many lives. She connected with people and Kathleen Kiessling of New Jersey. and Pauline (Gabruk) Hadmack and Brow, predeceased her. through her laughter, sense of humor, She is loved and will be missed by many was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Funeral services will be held and unending devotion to them. She other family members and numerous Josephine was an assembler for sever- Friday, Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. in Stone- was a loving wife to Bobby. Her daugh- dear friends. al years at the former Ray Plastics, until Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., ters were blessed to have a mother who The family has requested that in lieu her retirement. A long time member of Winchendon. A calling hour from 10 to loved them with all her being. She was of flowers donations be made to Autism Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, she 11 a.m will precede the funeral. their advocate, best friend, and pillar Speaks – events.autismspeaks.org/trib- was a volunteer at the former Good As Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. of strength. Moriah and Michaela will utes/ctdunphy New Shop. She served as president of Memorial donations may be made the Ipswich Tenants Council for five to Perkins Braille and Talking Book carry her light and wisdom within them Funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph years and was a member of the Golden Library, 175 N Beacon St, Watertown, throughout their lives. Church in Mendham. Interment at Age Club. Her hobbies included knit- MA 02472. She was predeceased by her husband Hilltop Cemetery, Mendham. Robert C. Collins II. She is survived Bailey Funeral Home, 8 Hilltop Road, by her daughters, Moriah Miller and Mendham, NY was entrusted with her husband Mark of Atlanta, GA and arrangements. David P. Phillips, 65

GARDNER — and his wife Lisa of Windham, CT, H. David P. Phillips, age Keith Phillips and his wife Sandra of Emily ‘Janet’ (Monette) O’Donell, 98 65, of Gardner died Miami, FL, Robert M. Phillips and his Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014 wife Nancy of Ledyard, CT; stepbrother, OLYMPIA, WA tling in Seattle, WA. There she raised at home surrounded Bernhard Hildebrant of Baltimore, MD; — Emily (Janet) her family. She was a wonderful mother by his loving family. six grandchildren, Justin Phillips, Kyle O’Donnell nee Monette and homemaker, a talented seamstress, Mr. Phillips was Phillips, Samantha Phillips, Matthew was gathered into the a writer of poetry, skilled in many arts born Aug. 8, 1948 in Phillips, Joshua Phillips, Ayden James arms of her Saviour on and crafts. In her later years, she devot- Winchendon, the son Sparrow-Phillips; and several nieces Wednesday evening, ed her life to serving her Lord, whom of Howard C. Phillips and nephews. He was predeceased by July 30th at her home she loved dearly. and the late Merle (DeRoos) Phillips. his wife, Karen (Wall) Phillips in 1996. in Olympia, WA. She Though Emily’s brothers and sis- A lifelong resident of Gardner, David The funeral was held Tuesday, Aug. was 98 years old. ters have all gone on before her, she attended Gardner High School where 12, 2014 in the First Congregational Emily was the is survived by many nieces, nephews, he was active in football and swimming. Church, 28 Green St., Gardner. Burial youngest of 11 children, born in grand nieces and grand nephews, who He was a member and co-captain of the was in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Gardner. Winchendon to Peter and Marguerite still reside in Winchendon and the sur- state champion swim team in 1966 and In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Monette. She was the mother of five rounding area. graduated from Gardner High that same tions may be made in David’s memory children: Janet, Ellie, Maureen, Karen, A memorial service will be held for year. He coached swimming at Gardner to the Gardner High School Athletic and Brian, and was a grandmother of 17, Emily on Aug.15th in Olympia, WA. High School from 1971-83, where in 1980 Hall of Fame c/o Michael Richard 101 a great grandmother of 31, and a great Additional information can be obtained his team won the Sectional, State, and Temple St., Gardner, MA 01440, or to New England Championships. That the American Cancer Society ‘s New great grandmother of four. by calling (360) 786-1226.” same year he was selected by the Boston England Division Office, 30 Speen St., She and her husband, Tom O’Donnell Globe as high school swim coach of the Framingham, MA 01701. moved from Winchendon in 1951, set- year. He was inducted into the Gardner Mack Funeral Home 91 Vernon St., High School Athletic Hall of Fame in Gardner is directing arrangements. 2002. He taught for 25 years at the former Jeffrey A. Ross, 70 Gardner Junior High and 10 years at Gardner High School. He is survived by three sons, James RINDGE — Jeffrey ing time with his ‘lovely Bride’ Betsy, S. Phillips and his wife Nikki of Austin, A. Ross, age 70, of family and friends – renowned for his TX, Thomas D. Phillips of Roslindale, Monadnock Berries Rindge, died unexpect- sense of humor and as a master story Christopher E. Phillips and his wife ~ OPEN FOR THE SEASON ~ edly on Friday, Aug. teller. Jeff is survived by his wife of 38 Sara of Clinton; his father, Howard C. Open: 8am-6pm • 7 days a week 1, 2014. Jeff was the years, Elizabeth A. Ross of Rindge; his Phillips and his wife Erika of Miami, loving son of the late daughters; Michelle Pino and husband FL; three brothers, Kenneth W. Phillips NOW AVAILABLE: Burton D. Ross and Anthony of Sandwich, Jessica Kenyon Blueberries, Raspberries & Currants Barbara N. Ross of and husband Jason of Seattle, WA, and Hyannis, brother of Erica Ross Skianes and husband Chris www.monadnockberries.com the late Barry Ross of of Methuen; grandchildren Tyler Ross Hanson, and late Wayne Ross of East Pino and Addison Marie Skianes; his TheHeartOf 545 West Hill Road Bridgewater. mother, Barbara Ross, brother Robert Troy, NH Jeff was a 1961 graduate of Whitman Ross and by many nieces, nephews and Massachusetts.com (603)242-6417 High School, went on to graduate from close friends. A celebration of his life Burdett College in 1964 and Plymouth was held Aug. State College in 1970, with degrees in 11 at Cournoyer business administration and market- Funeral Home ing. Starting in his teens, Jeff spent and Cremation 30 summers working with his family Center (cour- at their restaurants; The Barnacle and noyerfh.com), 33 Jay’s on Craigville Beach on Cape Cod. River St. (Rte. 202 Beginning in 1972, Jeff taught at Conant South) Jaffrey, NH High School for 25 years, always among 03452. In lieu of the most popular of teachers with both flowers, the Ross students and colleagues. From 1986 to family respectful- 1992 he was a partner and executive chef ly requests memo- owning Addison’s Restaurant in Jaffrey rial contributions and later worked many years with Atlas be made to the Fireworks. A star athlete in his young- Good Neighbor er years, Jeff remained an avid sports Fund, PO Box 486, enthusiast, always making friendly Jaffrey NH 03452. wagers with his brother Wayne and close friends. He most enjoyed spend-

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We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. Friday, August 15, 2014 ­8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Boys garner Jimmy Fund title BY JERRY CARTON on a pair of wild pitches. COURIER CORRESPONDENT Ten hitters came to the plate WINCHENDON — in the next inning as Jackson Championships aren’t sup- Charland, Manca, Kahn, posed to come easily — at least Dellmuth, and Adam Maguy all they’re not supposed to look scored, helped along by some that way — but Winchendon’s shaky Leominster defense. 10 year-old boys Jimmy Fund Leading 7-1 going into the baseball team sure made home fourth, Noel Saveall, it look easy last Saturday Manca, and Kahn delivered when they took the District hits and eventually scored to 3 Open Division title with an reduce to a single run the tally 11-1 mercy rule victory over Winchendon would need to Leominster American at the wrap up the crown. Legion. Thomas Adonteng struck out Ironically, that was the same but reached first anyway after score by which Winchendon the third strike was dropped had opened the playoffs and didn’t stop until he reached Wednesday when, as the top third. A subsequent wild pitch seed in the tournament, the gave Adonteng the opportunity local youngsters mercied to score and he didn’t waste Quabbin. that chance, scampering home The tour de force represent- with the title-clinching run. ed Winchendon’s best summer Winchendon skipper Pete showing in four years. Manca, whose youngsters Not for the first time, Payton scored 144 runs during the nine Manca ruled the roost from the game season, was understand- mound, turning in a sparking ably proud of his team, telling performance throughout the media outlets, “we have a lot of four-inning affair. It wasn’t speed and we like to use it. We until there was one out in the get on base and we run around fourth that Leominster was a lot. We have a real good pitch- Courtesy photo ing staff, we play defense and able to get a base runner and The winning team! by the time the dust settled, we hit the ball. The boys played Payton had tossed a mere 61 really well.” Manca wasn’t kidding night it was Andrew Capps on The visitors got on the board That’s exactly how it went pitches while fanning seven the hill and after a shaky top in the third, but Winchendon down and the easy win sent hitters. about at least one hurler on Saturday, noting that Payton, of the first, Capps settled down responded with three more, Winchendon into Saturday’s Winchendon scored twice in to toss an impressive three including Payton’s home run finale riding a wave of confi- the second, added five more “was throwing hard — he’s got to be throwing in the 60s now innings as he worked out of blast to deep center which sent dence, hot bats, strong pitching in the third and the four runs another jam in the second. a slew of youngsters hunting and solid defense. they tallied in the fourth ended and he was moving the ball in and out. When Quabbin couldn’t behind the fence for the ball. Those combinations would proceedings exactly as had turn a couple base runners By that time it was 7-1 and prove far too much for been widely expected. “They did hit the ball a cou- ple times but our defense made in that first frame into runs, after Payton retired Quabbin Leominster American to han- But you still have to play Winchendon took immediate in the top of the fourth it was dle and so the title came to Toy the games and Winchendon the plays,” said Pete Manca. Saturday’s title tilt was pretty advantage, scoring four times likely inevitable that the locals Town, wrapping up that most jumped out to that early lead in the home first as Capps, would put the final four runs elusive of campaigns — a per- as Sharik Kahn and Brendon much a rerun of Wednesday’s game against Quabbin. That Eric Hood, Saveall, and Payton on the board when they came fect season. Dellmuth scored in the second Manca all tallied. to bat in the home fourth. Congratulations Winch Jimmy Fund boys!

sonably okay in the end. Woods? He First and foremost, congratu- Talking should stay home and get really well. lations to Winchendon’s Jimmy Plenty of time to prep for Augusta if Fund kids, coaches and parents Sports he takes the rest of the year off. for raising over $8,200 for the When was the last time you saw the Dana Farber Cancer Center, pret- entire post-game news conference of ty impressive for a small town. JERRY a pre-season game being conducted Once again, the softball team led CARTON by a currently backup quarterback? the way, collecting more than You can’t think of any such time? Me $3,600 this summer and the boys’ either. Tony Dungy thought potential rookies raised another $2,200. hoopla around Michael Sam might be “distract- Fund raising is the primary focus of the annu- ing”? Wonder what the coach thinks about the al Jimmy Fund season, but the on-field results circus surrounding the Browns? It’s interesting weren’t too shabby, either. The boys open team we haven’t heard him weigh in on that situation. Tammy St. Pierre photo dominated their division, winning nine games Make of that what you will. One of the fund-raising activities for the girls’ softball team was a car without a loss and capped it off with matching As I write, the Orioles have baseball’s biggest wash. 11-1 mercy-rule playoff wins over Quabbin and lead—- a six game edge in the AL East over the Leominster-American to capture the champion- Blue Jays and seven in front of the Yankees. But, ship. The rookies, too, took the title on their level already without all-star catcher Matt Weiters, and those results potentially bode well for the Baltimore might be facing the prospect of life with- baseball future in town. For a long time, softball out Manny Machado as well. Machado suffered, Local teams raise more successes have overshadowed the boys, but maybe at least, a right knee sprain on Monday but was that’s about to turn. scheduled for an MRI to determine the actual dam- Everyone else in the golf world has spent nearly age. The O’s aren’t the only AL team with major than $8K for Jimmy two decades being overshadowed by Tiger Woods worries, either. Also slated for an MRI earlier and you have to wonder if the same fate isn’t this week was Justin Verlander. You look at the BY JERRY CARTON about to now befall all the guys not named Rory Tigers with all those Cy Young winners and yet COURIER CORRESPONDENT McIlroy. In the space of a month, Rory has won somehow Detroit, as of Tuesday afternoon at least, WINCHENDON — As successful off the field as on, when three straight events, including two majors, wrap- didn’t even lead the Central, trailing the final- the counting was complete, Winchendon Little League teams ping up the PGA last Sunday in that bizarre finish ly-blossoming KC Royals by 1/2 game. Injuries raised $8,229 for the Jimmy Fund this summer, a significant that bordered on being a foursome on the final are impacting the NL Central too. The Reds are contribution from a relatively small program to the $35,826.88 hole. Phil Mickleson looked none too pleased as without Brandon Phillips, the Pirates are missing raised throughout District 3. the situation unfolded in the gathering darkness Andrew McCutcheon and the Cardinals are trying “I couldn’t be prouder of the Winchendon Little leaguers at Valhalla but what was he supposed to do? Phil to survive without Yadiar Molina, and it seems who participated in the Jimmy Fund this year,” said local never would allow himself to appear the bad guy there’s an unwritten rule that you can’t play a Little League President Tony LaPointe. (certainly Tiger and likely Jack would have made World Series with one of the Molina brothers. All “So much credit,” he added, “goes to our local Jimmy Fund the last group wait and if that meant waiting over- this has helped the Brewers maintain an otherwise coordinator, Bob Desilets and our managers, coaches and night, so be it) but allowing McIlroy to essentially unlikely lead into mid-August. Even though they players who put in so much work. play alongside Mickleson and Rickie Fowler gave dropped two of three last weekend in Atlanta, the “Our softball team, managed by Jen St. Pierre raised over Rory a distinct competitive advantage. He was the Nationals still look like the team to beat in the NL $3,600 ($3,689.41). Coaches Kim Salvi and Melissa Brown ral- best player and deserved to win anyway, but it all East, but the very best team in the senior circuit? lied the girls around activities from canning, a car wash, and just felt like an unseemly way to conclude a major. That very well may be the mega-rich and, yes, a hugely successful ticket auction.” As for Mickleson, he played his way onto next mega-talented Dodgers. Sometimes money can buy The girls efforts also won them tickets to the Boston Red month’s Ryder Cup team so things turned out rea- happiness. See you next week. Sox game at Fenway Park on Sept 7. For raising $2,290, the boys rookie team will be headed to a Lowell Spinners contest. An innovative fund-raising touch this year came when the boys open team, who would go undefeated on the field in Tammy St. Pierre photo winning their level’s championship, hosted a home run derby and pitching contest and collected more than $500 on an over- GO FOR IT! cast Saturday morning. “We had great help” from volunteers that day recalled Murdock alumni took advantage of Diane Charland, who was managing the concession stand the first night of open gym recently to that day. shoot some hoops. Athletic Director Salvi was a driving force behind the girls fund-raising Jenna Whittaker is hoping turnout success, personally, though often accompanied by daughter will continue to increase as the pro- Maddie (the team’s third baseman), delivering letters to gram moves along businesses around town, urging their involvement in the program. By the day of the auction, nearly 20 items were available for bid. Winchendon’s softball teams have steadily increased their fund-raising totals the last four summers. In 2011, that team collected $2,005.95, a total that rose to $2,046.95 in 2012 and Courtesy photo $2,875.68 a year ago. “We’re so proud of them,” Brown noted. SOFTBALL Overall, “Winchendon Little League entered four teams in this year’s Jimmy Fund tournament, rookies baseball, open CHAMPS baseball, Sinclair baseball, and softball. This was a first for us in some years,” said LaPointe, adding, “while we know the Deanna Polcari and Haley primary purpose is to raise money for Dana Farber Cancer Jandris pose with their tro- Research, these teams came to play. phies after their North County “Our open baseball team was undefeated as champions, Blast U16 softball team swept our rookies baseball captured their championship, Sinclair last weekend’s tournament was one win away and softball reached the championship in Dracut. Deanna played a game. sparking center field and Haley “Our community and league were well represented and caught every game over three showed a nice spark of interest for Little League,” he observed. days. Both are now readying for Murdock fall seasons: Deanna in soccer and Haley in field hockey. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, August 15, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­9 Santini places second in national kart division KERSHAW, SC — Don Santini of Winchendon, a member of the World Karting Association, finished sec- ond in the 2013 National Drivers’ Championship Standings in the CIK 125cc six-speed shifter kart division of the World Karting Association’s National Road Racing series. The award ceremony for the 2013 Road Racing Series was held in April of 2014 at the South Carolina Motorsports Park located in Kershaw. Steve Rougeou of Louisiana finished first with 1,972 driving points, Santini of Winchendon finished second with 1,885 points, and Richard White of Indiana finished third with 1,364 points. Santini bettered his drivers’ championship standings by moving up from his third place finish for the 2012 season to second place for the 2013 season. For the 2014 racing season Santini is currently in first place after eight races in four states, but with six races left in three states, since it’s The kart is capable of speeds of 115 miles per Courtesy photos racing, which is just like life, anything hour and can accelerate to 60mph in under At Kershaw, SC Don Santini finished second in the 2013 National Drivers Championship can happen. 3.5 seconds. It has the same performance to standings CIK 125cc six-speed kart division. He is pictured with Steve Rougeou of Louisiana The World Karting’s National Road weight ratio as a Porsche Carrera or a Ferrari. who finished first with 1,972 points (87 ahead of Santini) and Richard Wright of Indiana who Racing Series is run in seven states finished third with 1,364 points. respect to fuel jets, emulsion tubes, nee- with two races in each state for a total of dle lengths, needle fatness, and needle qualified with respect to “idiocy” stan- different. Most people won’t even try. 14 races in the series. The best 10 races tapers; engine changes with respect to dards. Now back to Shakespeare.), full THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD of the 14 total races are counted toward porting, clearance changes between of sound and fury, signifying nothing.” What would be the best job in the the drivers’ championship. The series the piston and the top of the cylin- Santini’s interpretation of world from my perspective, being a begins in Florida at the world famous der, and timing advancement changes Shakespeare is this: if Shakespeare is Formula 1 Grand Prix race driver. Since Daytona International Speedway. The for ignition; the internal parts of the correct and life has no meaning, and I was young I would anxiously search racers use the Twenty-Four Hours of engine and transmission can be made we’re all stuck on this rock with little for when Formula 1 racing, as well as Daytona track which consists of going of steel or aluminum with the exception hope of ever getting off it, and since bobsled racing, would be on television. around the famous 2.5 mile 30º banked of the connecting rod for the piston the rock is doomed in the end any- I never dreamed of becoming a bobsled oval track and then racing onto the one which must be steel. All this makes way, then “every activity is an absur- driver, but I was lucky enough to have mile curve laden track in the infield the number of possible setup combina- dity”, and everyone is seeking some become one. However, I did dream of for a total one lap length of 3.5 miles. tions astronomically huge! This is why sort of absurd activity to give his/her becoming a Formula 1 racer. It might The racing series then moves to South comic movies about racing often have life meaning. If the previous statement be absurd to everyone else, but I would Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, an astrophysicist in the pits. The kart is is correct, and Santini has stated his sell my soul to the devil for it. The devil West Virginia, and North Carolina. an open wheeled vehicle which means if opinion is always correct, then Santini actually already owns my soul, I wasn’t All the race tracks are between 2.25 a wheel touches another kart the whole says one should select an activity that a very good bargainer. and 3.6 miles long. The track configu- kart and driver can be launched into is “REALLY ABSURD” and “FULL OF COMPARISONS ration for a road race consists of 12 to the air. Safety equipment for the driver SOUND AND FURY”, and “FULL OF How well does driving a six speed 17 curves and very long straights. The consists of a fireproof suit, helmet, neck FUN”, and THAT’S RACING!!!! shifter kart compare with Formula 1 curves consist of 180 degree hairpins, brace, and gloves. The gas tank is locat- THE DANGER OF RACING driving? I knew the answer to that ques- 90º elbows, large sweeping curves with ed right between the driver’s thighs — ERNEST HEMINGWAY’S tion the very first time I saw an article several changes in the radii of the big with two steel posts separating the gas PERSPECTIVE about a new kart track opening in East sweepers, and quick left and right chi- tank from the driver’s groin. Safety The following is a quote the general Bridgewater called F1-Outdoors. All canes. The straights are between half equipment on the kart — “NONE” — public attributes to Ernest Hemingway. current Formula 1 drivers came out of a mile and almost a mile long. During not even a seat belt! However, some scholars have some res- karting. the race the driver will have to navigate MOVIES AND REAL LIFE AND ervations he ever made the quote due You can also get the answer from between 200 and 300 curves. The driver WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT RACING to a work he wrote depicting bullfight- Paul Tracy, a former Indy car driver, will up and down shift between 500 and Dr. Santini, a college teacher by pro- ing as a tragedy. However, Hemingway and former Formula 1 drivers David 700 times per race. The races are run for fession, is always telling his students frequented the bull fights. Also, no one Hobbs and the American Formula 1 30 minutes, the time it takes to almost to go to the movies more often to learn other than Hemingway has ever been driver Scott Speed. (swsracing.net/id15. exhaust the two and a half gallons of about real life. It’s meant to sound like attributed as making the quote. Also, html) gas carried. In those 30 minutes on a 200 a joke, but Santini insists that he means the quote has appeared in several dif- As Paul Tracy says, “It’s the closest to 300 curve laden course requiring 500 it. His rational is that movie screenplay ferent forms. Referencing the movie thing on four wheels to Indy-car racing, to 700 shifts the racers cover approxi- writers, novelists, and comedians in “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence”, something I do in the off-season to keep mately 40-42 miles, nearly the distance particular, are usually endowed with the classic quote this movie offers is: my reflexes sharp”. from Winchendon to the Concord rota- excellent perceptive abilities, a quality ”…when the legend becomes fact, print David Hobbs...”Karting is absolutely ry (prison). that studies have verified is very rare in the legend...”. Here’s the legendary unbelievably intense”. The CIK 125cc six speed shifter divi- most people, and that most people don’t quote attributed to Hemingway: “There cott Speed...”Driving a Shifter Kart sion has very few restrictions, mak- have the perceptive ability to realize are but three true sports--bullfighting, around a go-kart track is very similar ing it nearly an unlimited category. they don’t have any perceptive ability. mountain climbing, and motor-racing. to driving a Formula 1 car...”. The 125cc engine is capable of over Most people just assume their opinions The rest are merely games.” FINALLY: 15,000rpms. The engine is water cooled are meaningful and their decision mak- Santini’s opinion on Hemingway’s Santini’s final opinion: The dream by a radiator. The six speed transmis- ing ability is flawless. To support this perspective: It’s a fact that I do motor and the actual activity may be absurd, sion allows gearing that that will reach argument Santini says all one has to do racing. I’ve also done some mountain but from the above quotes one can see speeds of up to 115mph. The transmis- is attend a town meeting. Santini says climbing in the military in Ranger I’m pretty close to living my dream. I sion utilizes a dry clutch with five discs if you ever want his “authoritative” School at Fort Benning, GA, a fact that now drive on some of the most famous and plates. The karts have 1.25 inches of opinion about another’s opinion, just can be verified by Larry Sordoni from tracks in the country. I’ve driven over ground clearance. The rear wheel track ask him. He says he always knows if Winchendon since he and I were in the a thousand miles at Daytona. I’ve raced width (distance between the outside someone else’s opinion is correct or not. same Ranger Platoon. Also, I’ve eaten at Mid-Ohio one weekend, and the next of the rear wheels) is 55 inches, nearly Anyway, whenever someone ques- my share of steak and thrown some bull weekend the Indy cars race on it. Actual the distance of an average car. The rear tions Santini about the meaning of rac- in my time, so I guess I qualify for all Formula 1 drivers are among the high- tire aspect ratio (ratio of tire height to ing, unquestionably an activity which three of Hemingway’s sports. est paid, and sometimes the highest width) is greater than a Formula 1 rac- seemingly abounds in apparent absur- DOES RACING MAKE ONE FEEL paid, sport figures in the world. Then ing tire. The items that can be adjusted dity, Santini quotes the literary giants MORE ALIVE? there are the exotic locations around or changed include the following: the below. In the movie Grand Prix Pete Aron the world for each race. Then there are front and rear track width; the Caster, FROM SHAKESPEARE’S MEANING (played by James Garner who did most the women who adore them, and all Camber, and Toe; the amount of turn of OF LIFE of his own driving and was told he had the parties after the race. I think the the front wheels with a one inch turn of Santini feels that Shakespeare, the the skills to be a Formula 1 driver) was previous items are the non-important the steering wheel; the softness or hard- screenplay writer of his time, has the asked by the team owner why he drove items referred to previously as: JUST ness of the compound of the tires; the most perceptive grasp of the mean- racing cars. His answer was: “…to do WAITING!!! tire air pressure; the height of the front ing of life. The evidence offered is a something that brings you so close to Santini’s final opinion on the above or rear of the kart; the front to back and quote from Macbeth: “…it (life) is a tale the possibility of death and to survive items: “I’VE GOT TO TRY AND side to side weight balance; the brake told by an idiot (reference above town is to feel life and living so much more RENEGOTIATE MY DEAL WITH bias which changes the amount of front meeting attendees and town officials intensely.” THE DEVIL AND SEE IF I CAN GET and rear braking pressure; the ability to — Note: “town officials” don’t actually Santini’s opinion on the above quote: IN ON THESE “JUST WAITING” change the brake bias while racing; the meet the stringent standards required I don’t think the zest for life comes from ACTIVITIES. I THINK I MIGHT HAVE stiffness of the front and rear axles; the for idiocy. Santini admits his previous racing. I think that people who race are SOME NATURAL ABILITIES IN ability to change the gear ratios on the statement leaves one to ponder whether inborn with that zest. My biggest disap- THESE AREAS.” engine and axle (similar to a 10 speed “town officials” are “over” or “under” pointment in life is to try and get other bike); endless carburetion changes with people to join me in doing something Sports Shorts JIMMY FUND WALK a scholarship. 2 BOSTON — The Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk Each Youth Hockey Association with players who are 1s on! presented by Hyundai is seeking walkers. Set for Sunday, applying for assistance must submit a 2014 Youth Hockey t Seas Sept. 21, the one-day fundraising event to fight cancer at Association form to the Foundation by Sept. 2. Dana-Farber offers four routes: the 26.2-mile route starting Please contact Beckley Schowalter at Greater Worcester from Hopkinton; the 13.1-mile route from Wellesley High Community Foundation for more information at (508) 755- School; the 5-mile route from Boston College; and the 3-mile 0980 x 116 or [email protected]. route from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. All routes end at REGISTRATION DATES: the Copley Square Finish Line in Boston. More than 8,500 walkers will participate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Aug. 19, 21, 26, 28 Fund Walk, which is expected to raise more than $7.5 million for the Jimmy Fund for lifesaving adult and pediatric patient Sept. 2, 4 care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, bringing the 26-year fundraising total to more than $100 4:00-7:00 p.m. million. The fundraising minimum is $300 for walkers age 13 Classes resume Monday, September 8th and older and $100 for children 12 and younger. 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Prior to taking the reins at Winchendon and a lot of it is on an exchange program to to dealing with bullying. “We MURPHY West Boylston, Murphy cut unfair,” he mused. China where the group visited don’t talk about bullying and continued from page A1­­­ his administrative teeth right “There are so many success several cities. that it’s wrong so much as we here in Winchendon where he stories here,” he noted, point- “Kids are kids. The kids act the right way. Actions are buses. I say hello to everyone. was a star athlete at Murdock ing to his own daughter Megan over there are just like the more powerful, and I’m proud I like to go into classrooms and before heading to college at as an example. She graduated kids in high school here,” he of the environment we’ve cre- be able to tell teachers how Boston University and getting Murdock in 2003, and just over recalled. Educationally, it was ated.” well-organized and impres- his Masters at Keene State. a decade later, is an associate “an incredible experience. There are, of course, disap- sive their lesson plans were. After a stint at his alma mater, professor and director of the Absolutely fascinating,” he pointments. “It’s tough when We’re a small school, smaller it was on to North Conway, p.t. program at Ithaca College said. “I can even still speak a you are dealing with students than Murdock. We have 282 NH and then to Gardner mid- in New York. few words in Chinese.” who aren’t successful for what- kids in the high school. We dle school. The next stop was “But she’s just one. Kids Regardless of geography, ever reason. We’re all in the understand that we’re in com- the principal’s job at Conant from Winchendon succeed all Murphy’s mantra remains business to see success and it’s petition for school choice. We High in Jaffrey before open- the time,” he said. consistent. “At West Boylston, frustrating when that doesn’t have to make families want to ing the $56 million facility in Ithaca’s a pretty good school, we’ve been working hard to happen,” Murphy conceded. come here — we’ve attracted Swampscott. That 88 mile drive but Murphy can claim atten- create not only a safe environ- Nonetheless, after some 40 kids from all over and person- even prompted Murphy to buy dance at an even more highly ment, but one that encourag- years in education,. Murphy alization is a big part of our a condo in that area. regarded institution, having es everyone in the building to remains energetic and effort. It’s important to be vis- After becoming West attended the Harvard SED work together and be success- enthused about the looming ible. That’s how people know Boylston’s interim principal, summer program in 2010. “I ful. start of another school year. you care. I once heard Pope Murphy took the job perma- can say I went to Harvard,” he “That’s why we have our “The kids keep me young,” Francis say, ‘the shepherd has nently in 2010, but that doesn’t laughed. annual ‘themes’,” he said, he beamed. to smell like the sheep’, and mean he’s forgotten his roots. He’s been a lot further pointing out that West Boylston that’s a good philosophy,” he To the contrary, in fact. than Cambridge, too. In 2008, was featured in PEOPLE maga- remarked. “I’ve heard all the criticism of Murphy joined other educators zine in 2011 for its approach

accountant to ensure a smooth tran- specifications, guidance on DESE SCHOOLS sition and to understand how each requirements, liaison with town SAVE $UM continued from page A1­­­ continued from page A1­­­ department works. accountant and finance department, “This is not unusual, unfortu- generate monthly reports on bud- of five people for this price, not important part of life skills education and we feel nately,” explained Paquette, “we gets, grants, revolving accounts and one.” privileged to be part of their financial education,” often need to start from scratch and Andrew Paquette, president student achievement data. said Cheryl D’Ambra, ASB’s senior vice president of TMS, was present to answer rebuild.” In essence, working as the school’s of its retail banking division and security officer. questions for the committee, and Barbaro again questioned where business manager. The Save$um program is also instrumental in explained the process, saying if nec- savings could be found by hiring Khelfaoui said he could see noth- teaching the student tellers the fundamentals of essary there would be a presence the firm, and Khelfaoui explained ing but good results from the asso- the job application, interview and training pro- within the system more often; point- that the salary of the former busi- ciation and looks forward to seeing cess. ing out that people had been there ness manager, plus the salary of the just how much better the financial “This is a real life experience for children that for a few months already. assistant, who has also moved on to picture for the school system can be teaches them the formalities of applying for a job,” Emily Grangrade and Mark a different position, and the accu- with the competence in place. said Kim Drudi, ASB community banking officer, Chapulis of TMS have been at mulated costs of benefits for those The School Committee agreed, Baldwinville. “Beyond that, the student tellers Winchendon for three months doing positions was more than the costs of with the contract approved 3-1. learn customer service skills, professionalism, what they call rebuilding last year’s hiring the consultants. Chairman Michael Niles said he and handling money safely and efficiently.” budget. As it was explained, often Barbaro remained dissatisfied is working to get a joint meeting Recently, 10 parent volunteers and ASB staff invoices must be paid before reve- with the entire scenario and even- with the Board of Selectmen set members chaperoned a group of 22 participating nues are on hand, particularly from tually voted no to the motion for for the Sept. 8 meeting in the hope elementary school student tellers from different grant sources. It is often the case hiring. a joint appointment of a proposed area schools, on an end of the year Save$um pro- funds are used from one source, At present, TMS is not doing the new SC member can be made. gram celebratory field trip to Boston. The trip included a Duck Tour with lunch at the Hard Rock then “backfilled” when grant fund- accounts payable portion of the bud- The School Committee also did a Café. ing is received; but last year’s bud- get, though they are doing oversight first reading on a policy to address While the Save$um banking program was cre- get was in “disarray” with several of that function and will eventually compensation for personnel hired take it as well. A different tempo- for after school programming. It will ated as a school banking program, it is open to line items not correctly account- children at any of the ASB branch locations. ed for and therefore several grant rary hire was in place for that posi- clarify salary requirements for pro- tion before TMS was in place, and grams that do not require a certified For more information on the Save$um banking reports not completed. Grangrade program, call Kim Drudi at (978) 939-5607. and Chapulis have been working has continued to function there. teacher. Most current after school Other areas TMS will be part of programming does not require the Athol Savings Bank, with its headquarters to accommodate last year’s correc- located on Main Street in Athol is a 147 year tions, then working into the current include development of the new bud- certification for staff, and the pol- get, negotiation tools , preparation icy will address not only compen- old, full-service mutual savings bank and main- year’s budget to make certain such tains an online presence at atholsb.com. The errors will not occur as well. of all required documentation and sation, but also requirements for reports, attendance at town meet- background checks. bank has eight offices located in the communi- In addition, both accountants ties of Ashburnham, Athol, Baldwinville, Barre, have been working with the town’s ings and school committee meet- ings, input and development of bid Gardner and Winchendon. Winchendon Courier

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ables was great for both the environ- In Coakley’s opinion, vocational She also stated it is not a question COAKLEY ment and the economy, and we really schools are key and we need to take of ‘should’ we reform health care, but continued from page A1­­­ should look at how we use energy now. some of their practices and place them ‘how’ to reform it. She reminded the crowd in 2004-05, our in traditional school settings, invest- Sheila from Westminster asked about ant but so are environmental issues,” state was the first state to tell the EPA ing in workforce development. She also Coakley’s thoughts on helping seniors. she said and she has people working they were not doing their job because emphasized the importance of knowing The AG replied she wants to ensure on both. Cape Cod was disappearing at a rate students and what would help support their safety and healthcare, and to be Earle Baldwin from Athol followed of one foot per year, thus alluding to them in school. “Kids are facing chal- as fair as possible. People are living up with his concern about the water the fact “we hold government agencies lenges and we need to make sure they longer and she noted we need to care supply, saying that water will be the responsible to their duties.” have what they need. Do they need for them. Sheila proposed seniors be utility to worry about if the pipeline A Gardner resident questioned glasses? Are they hungry?” exempted from or given breaks with were to cut through the land along the Coakley about her ideas on education. She also indicated the Department taxes. Coakley liked the idea and added proposed route. He estimated that up The AG pointed out education is one of of Children and Families needs to be she would also like to see people be to 40 percent of the state depends on the strengths in Massachusetts, though examined to be sure children and fami- allowed to put untaxed dollars aside for the aquifer KM/TGP wants to disturb. there is more to do. If made gover- lies are safe, adding, “We need to invest their children’s college funds. Ethically, he felt he could not stand nor, she would hire a new Secretary in our kids, their future, and their men- She is proud to be from Massachusetts up against fracking because he uses of Education and start with teachers, tal health.” and confessed that colleagues in other energy; however, he strongly believes parents, and students to find out what is Mental and behavioral health issues states are probably tired of hearing her that “no one has the right to risk our working, what is not, and what we can are important to Coakley because she go on about how well the Commonwealth water.” To this, Coakley pledged she do about it. She believes students need has seen first-hand what happens when has done in many areas. She is happy will look closely at the consequences to learn how to learn and then shared a person does not get the care they need. with the climate change goals the this pipeline could have and assign the something she had heard from a stu- Her brother was diagnosed with bipolar Patrick Administration has initiated appropriate experts to analyze it. dent about her teacher that sums up the disorder at the age of 17 and he refused and wants to move forward with the Russ Gaulin from Winchendon won- philosophy, “Mr. Marx teaches us how to get help because of the stigma asso- cleaner energy goals for 2020 and 2050, dered how the pipeline fits in with to walk, we learn how to fly.” ciated with mental illness. Her family as well as setting interim goals. Massachusetts’ goals with renewable She does not believe in teaching to a watched as he struggled to keep a job Asking the group to vote for her at energy, indicating about nine percent test and said, “We should use tests as a or have a relationship and later, after the Sept. 9th primary, she explained of the state now uses renewable energy diagnostic tool, not a ceiling to reach.” both of their parents died, he committed her parents always taught her to get an sources whereas less than one percent She added, “We need to move away suicide. education, work hard, and give back did seven years ago. He pointed out from extreme testing” because it isn’t Because mental illness is like any to the community. In closing, Coakley building infrastructure to carry fossil accomplishing what it is supposed to other illness, she acknowledged, “We proudly told of a plaque on her wall that fuels would counter the improvement and it takes too much time. Additionally, need to do better…invest in mental and her father gave her years ago which to smarter energy. Coakley agreed the she noted that music and art are import- behavioral health, like we would with reads “Sometimes the best man for the Commonwealth’s investment in renew- ant pieces to education as well. diabetes.” job is a woman.”

“The transition is hard enough as “Mr. Romano asked me if I want- BRIDGE it is. This will help make it a little ed to participate and I said yes continued from page A1­­­ easier.” because I really wanted to help. I’m Young, who volunteered to teach going to like working with them,” what you come up with fits what the program, said she’s using a Eliason said. “Every Town you’ve been thinking about. Then curriculum developed at George “She’s a good role model for we’ll look at different colleges in Washington University. “It has these kids,” remarked Romano, the area and see if they have aca- a bunch of options we’re using. who planned to distribute snacks demic courses or degrees in that Deserves What we’re trying to do is get them during the three hour 9 a.m. to area and we’ll look at admission to start thinking more long-term. noon sessions. requirements and criteria because This is sort of a ten-year plan, from Romano said he and former private schools sometimes have cri- middle school though high school interim principal Ralph Olsen had a Good teria different than public or state and college and then onto whatever been kicking the idea of a short universities. It’s never too early to they do with their lives,” a chal- summer bridge program since start thinking about this. lenge when it comes to freshmen, last Thanksgiving, “but it always “I took it the other day and it was Local she acknowledged, but one well takes a while for these things to spot-on,” career wise, she said. worth the effort. get off the ground and we just got The bridge program will run “We’ll be doing role-playing and the money (a $5,000 grant from the through next week and includes other activities,” in order to sharp- state Department of Education) a Newspaper” numerous activities beyond the one en focus throughout the two weeks, few weeks ago. But anytime I can used Monday to ease the transition said Young. get free money for things, I’m going from middle school into high school Murdock Principal Josh Romano to take it,” he noted. starting a week from Tuesday. got Young some older-student help, “I’m enthused about doing this, TheHeartOf “Just getting to use the iPads too. Rising senior Nicole Eliason and it’s a great opportunity for the will give these kids a head start on was on-hand Monday morning as kids to get started with high school everyone else,” Young pointed out. Massachusetts.com well. early,” said Young. LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S SALE land prepared for Rural Housing deed at the office of Richard A. Cella, Subject to such other terms and con- OF REAL ESTATE Improvement, Inc., Winchendon, Esquire, 65 Pleasant Street, P.O. Box ditions as may be announced at the By virtue and in execution of the Power Mass., Scale: 1 inch = 20 ft.- May 10, 297, Leominster, Massachusetts, at time, date and place of sale. of Sale contained in a certain mort- 1979, Michael S. Szoc, Surveyor’’, which time the foreclosure deed and Other terms to be announced at the gage given by James R. Caton (the recorded in Plan Book 464, Plan 15, of all related documents will be deliver to sale. “Mortgagor”) to GFA Federal Credit the Worcester District Registry of the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be GFA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Union (the “Mortgagee), having a Deeds. solely responsible for completing the Present Holder of Mortgage usual place of business at 229 Parker Being the same premises conveyed by filing and recording of all foreclosure By Its Attorney, Street, Gardner, Worcester County, deed of Panadorou Properties, LLC to documents as required by applicable Richard A. Cella, Esq. Massachusetts, dated November 19, James R. Caton dated August 26, 2008 laws and for the payment of all deed 65 Pleasant Street 2010 and recorded with the Worcester and recorded with Worcester District excise stamps and all filing and record- P.O. Box297 District Registry of Deeds, Book Registry of Deeds, Book 43246, Page ing fees. Leominster, Massachusetts 01453 46677, Page 138 of which mortgage 22. The Mortgagee reserves the right to Telephone No. (978) 537-8214 the undersigned is the present holder, Said premises are to be sold and con- postpone the sale to a later date by Aug. 1, 2014 and for breach of the conditions of veyed subject to any and all unpaid public proclamation at the time and Aug. 8, 2014 said mortgage and for the pur- taxes to the Town of Winchendon, date appointed for the sale and to fur- Aug. 15, 2014 pose of foreclosing the same will be Massachusetts, and to any unpaid ther postpone at any adjourned sale sold at Public Auction on the premises liens and assessments thereon, and date by public proclamation at the time (SEAL) situated at 212-220 Central Street, subject to and with the benefit of and date appointed for the adjourned COMMONWEALTH OF Winchendon, Massachusetts, at 11: 00 all restrictions, easements, improve- sale date. MASSACHUSETTS A.M. on the 10th day of September, ments, outstanding liens, or claims in In the event that the successful bidder LAND COURT 2014, all and singular the premises the nature of liens and existing encum- at the foreclosure sale shall default in DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL described in said mortgage, to wit: the brances of record, created prior to the purchasing the within described prop- COURT following described land with all build- mortgage, if there be any. erty according to the terms of this 14 MISC 485018 ings, equipment and fixtures now or Said premises will be sold subject Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the ORDER OF NOTICE hereafter placed thereon: to and/or with the benefit of any and Memorandum of Sale executed at the TO: The land in Winchendon, Worcester all restrictions, easements, improve- time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee Michael J. Chapman and Tammy A. County, Massachusetts with the build- ments, covenants, leaseholds, tenan- reserves the right to sell the property Chapman ings thereon situated on the westerly cies, occupants, municipal or zoning by foreclosure deed to the second and to all persons entitled to the benefit side of Central Street and the south- regulations or requirements, outstand- highest bidder providing that said sec- of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, erly side of Railroad Street, and being ing tax titles, municipal or other public ond highest bidder shall deposit with 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et. Seq.: U.S. Lot A and a portion of Lot B shown on taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the Mortgagee’s attorney, RICHARD Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF8 Plan of Gilmore property, Winchendon, the nature of liens, and existing encum- A. CELLA, 65 Pleasant Street, P.O. Master Participation Trust claiming Mass., dated September 20, 1942, brances of record created prior to the Box 297, Leominster, Massachusetts to have an interest in a Mortgage J.E. Young Engineer, recorded with mortgage or to which the Mortgage 01453, the amount of the required covering real property in Winchendon, Worcester District Deeds, Plan Book has been subordinated, if any there deposit as set forth herein within three numbered 58 Emerald Street, given 129, Plan 4, bounded and described be. No representation is made as (3) business days after written notice by Michael J. Chapman and Tammy as follows: to the existence or non­ existence of of the default of the previous highest A. Chapman to Household Finance Beginning at an iron pin driven in the lead paint or UFFI at the premises and bidder and title shall be conveyed to Corporation II, dated April 21, 2003, ground on the westerly side of Central Buyer purchases subject to all require- the said second highest bidder within and recorded at Worcester County Street at a corner of land now or for- ments related thereto. thirty (30) days of said written notice. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds merly of Samuel Rose, formerly of If the premises are not serviced by In the event the second highest bidder in Book 29765, Page 204, and now Elizabeth B. Stone; a public sewage system, Buyer will shall not be interested in purchasing held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/ Thence Northerly 104.92 feet on line of be solely responsible for compliance the mortgage premise, the Mortgagee have filed with this court a complaint said Central Street to an iron pin at the with all Title V Regulations, includ- reserves the right, at its sole election, for determination of Defendant’s/ corner of Central and Railroad Street; ing but not limited to, any inspection to sell the premise by foreclosure Defendants’ Servicemembers status. Thence Westerly about 90.50 feet on and upgrade requirements set forth deed to the other qualified bidders, in If you now are, or recently have been, a line of said Railroad Street to the in 310 CMR (Code of Massachusetts descending order beginning with the in the active military service of the northeasterly comer of land conveyed Regulations) 15.300 through 15.305. next highest bidder. Mortgagee also United States of America, then you to Peter J. Jendza by deed dated The Mortgagee will offer for sale the reserves the right, at its sole election, may be entitled to the benefits of the August 17, 1966 and recorded with mortgaged premises as an entirety. to assume the bid of any defaulting or Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you said Deeds in Book 4694, Page 73; Terms of sale: A deposit of declining bidder. object to a foreclosure of the above- Thence Southwesterly about 104.5 FIVE THOUSAND AND N0/100 If the second highest bidder declines mentioned property on that basis, then feet by land of said Jendza to a corner ($5,000.00) DOLLARS, to be paid in to purchase the within described prop- you or your attorney must file a written in line of land now or formerly of said cash, (U.S. Currency), Bank Certified erty, the Mortgagee reserves the right appearance and answer in this court at Rose; Check, Bank Treasurers Check, Bank to purchase the within described prop- Three Pemberton Square, Boston, Thence Easterly 89.44 feet on line of Cashiers Check or other official Bank erty. MA 02108 on or before September 8, land of said Rose to Central Street and Check, at the time and place of sale. Except for warranties arising by oper- 2014 or you will be forever barred from the place of beginning. Such deposit must be shown to the ation of law, the sale of the mort- claiming that you are entitled to the Said premises are subject to the right auctioneer prior to the commencement gaged property and personal property benefits of said Act. to use a portion of the building on said of bidding in order to be entitled to bid. is “as is”, “where is” and with all faults, Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER premises as granted in deed to said The purchaser will be required to sign latent or patent, and subject to all Chief Justice of said Court on July 24, Peter J. Jendza recorded with said a Memorandum of Sale containing the prior encumbrances. The mortgagee 2014. Deeds, Book above terms and such other terms as expressly disclaims all warranties of Attest: 4694, Page 73, if still in existence. may be announced at the time and merchantability or fitness for a partic- Deborah J. Patterson Said premises are conveyed also sub- place of the sale The sale will not be ular purpose and/or regarding title to Recorder ject to and together with the benefit complete until such deposit is paid the personal property and/or any such 14-015677 / Chapman, Michael and of all rights of way, easements, privi- and such Memorandum is signed. fixtures or other personalty. Tammy/08/15/2014 leges and agreements of record now The Purchaser will be required to deliv- The description of the Mortgaged Aug. 15, 2014 applicable and in force but not hereby er the balance of the purchase price to Premises contained in the Mortgage extending or creating the same. be paid within thirty (30) days of sale, shall control in the event of a typo- Being shown on “Compiled plan of upon the delivery of the foreclosure graphical error in this publication. Friday, August 15, 2014 ­12 Winchendon Courier Winchendon gardeners find inspiration elsewhere

BY T. HARLOW-SILLANPAA COURIER CORRESPONDENT PRINCETON — On a three acre lot in Princeton, Rosalind Beck, president of the Wachusett Garden Club, has cre- ated a near perfect garden around her house. Near perfect, because according to Rosalind, “no garden is ever perfect. Something always needs to be done.” Rosalind has spent about ten years making improvements and additions to her gardens. Some of her plants were given to her by her mother-in-law who lives in Ohio. “Her gardens were fea- tured in “Better Homes and Gardens” magazine,” said Beck. Rosalind designed a raised area near the driveway for her cutting garden. The soil is carefully amended with horse manure and organic soil build- er. Dahlia, gladiola, and other flowers, Lisa Murphy professionally grows the day lilies on her property, offering including heirloom varieties, thrive in them for sale through several outlets. this sunny spot. Terri Harlow-Sillanpaa photos the generous sunlight. In the back this accomplished gar- als, all planted in A tropical hibiscus sits in a pot Carl Tomforde is particularly fond of his giant elephant ears plant. dener has placed several square boxes such a way as to against the old house in a nice protect- for her mint plants. “I love mint,” said keep color and fra- ed spot near the front door. Also in this There are a couple of garden arches Beck. “They are among my favorites.” grance all through area are various perennials and annu- with flowering vines climbing all over It shows. They are bushy and green in summer. There are caladium groupings all them. The greenhouse sits near the along the front of the house and in side door of the house, empty now, but various spaces in the front garden. This not overly large. His structures were area is heavily shaded by old maple obtained from deals he made with other trees. The plants thrive because of the people. amended soil and weed maintenance. One of the more unusual plants was Rosalind recommends Brother TZ the Thai Giant elephant ears. Tomforde tape for garden labels. “They last a lot pointed out that they are flowering longer than other labels. They don’t because they are so happy, sitting in the fade as fast.” Another interesting gar- best potted soil in the proper amount of den tip is for plants that need to be sunlight. He cuts them back and places Service Directory ads offer sellers the fastest and most affordable way carried in for the winter. “I use a plas- them in the basement for the winter. tic fruit bowl with holes drilled in the Other varieties of elephant ears can be to advertise. From apples to azaleas, Chryslers to condos, the directory bottom for drainage,” she reveals. You found in shaded areas around the yard. can cover the edges with mulch to hide Tomforde is very proud of his banana is the way to sell! Give Ruth a call today to place your ad: 978-297-0050 it. “It’s easy to just pick it up at the end tree growing near tall shrubs and flow- of the season and carry the whole pot ers in the front yard. “It stays out all inside.” winter,” he said. This tropical plant is GIRARD’S A small vegetable garden out front able to survive because he puts chicken Used Parts & Cars is thriving in raised rows of beautiful wire around the plant and insulates it dark soil. It is interspersed with bright thickly with leaves and other material. Paying $300 each for dahlias, sunflowers and various other His raised vegetable garden is rela- unwanted trucks & cars flowers for color. tively small and has been placed out Why pay a fine to the town? Noah Beck, Rosalind’s husband, gets back, upon a semi-shaded hill. It is well involved with the gardens too. His cur- mulched and all plants are healthy and Make a buck instead! rent project is training the raspberries producing in the great soil. $ The garden of Lisa Murphy is quite John A Mizhir Repairs 45 per hour in the side yard. He has a neat wire Also free dumping of all metal. Including car batteries. system for first and second year plants unique. She was able to create beauty on a difficult steep slope behind the Attorney at Law 311 Lincoln Avenue Extension Winchendon, MA to separate them. “Raspberries do not produce fruit the first year,” said Beck. house, leading down to the swimming 11 Central St. Tel: 978-297-7442 978-790-7110 Primocanes are first year canes, flori- pool. Winchendon, MA 01475 Fax: 978-297-7374 canes are second year canes and will Murphy is originally from Munich. produce fruit. A previous yard project She and her husband built their 1990 BRUCE’S BURNER SERVICE was planting a small orchard. The pre- home in a classic Bavarian design. 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