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ON TO THE REGIONALS: Junior girls team wins state championship
BY JERRY CARTON Meanwhile, Winchendon's SPECIAL TO THE COURIER banged-up Senior All Stars dropped WORCESTER — "Spectacular." their state finals, losing to Salem, That was the first word that came 10-4 on Saturday, and 7-1 on Sunday. to manager Scott Mahan's mind as The local girls were ready from his Winchendon Junior All-Stars the start of the best-of-three state completed a, yes, spectacular run to championship tournament capture the Massachusetts state Saturday morning as the game's championship on Saturday with a second hitter, Jess Monette, lined a pair of victories over defending single to right and managed to score champion Wakefield, taking the on a three base error to give opener, 4-2, and rallying from Winchendon a quick 1-0 advantage. behind for an 11-7 eight inning tri- But Wakefield struck right back umph that ended in a rain-soaked in the bottom of the first to even the celebration under the lights at game due in part to a leaky Rockwood Field at Worcester State Winchendon defense, and that's how College. the game stayed until the sixth as The Juniors now advance to the Mariah Tenney and Wakefield's East Regionals in Syracuse, NY. Nikki Titus essentially shut down That 12-team tournament, which both offenses. will send one squad to Kirkland, In the top of that frame, though, WA to play for the national champi- onship, will be conducted Aug. 1-7. Turn To STATE CHAMPS, page 2
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The 2008 state championship safely in their possession, Winchendon's triumphant Junior Softball All-Stars are now preparing for the East Regionals in Syracuse, NY, both on and off the field. On-field activities speak for themselves. Off the field, needing to raise somewhere in the neighborhood of $6,000, the girls are engaged in a week-long blitz to help defray the costs of their continuing adven- ture. At a team meeting at the American Legion on Sunday, less than 24 hours after they did themselves and the community proud in capturing the Bay State title, players and parents began finding out just how expensive the journey to upstate New York could become. While every effort will be made to cut costs where-ever possible, the weeklong stay in Syracuse will nonetheless require, of course, hotel accommodations as well as meals and other normal travel expenses. At press time, the team was in the midst of preparing fund-raising activities around town and throughout the state they will be repre- senting in Syracuse. The youngsters, would, of course, be appreciative of any donations, all of which are entirely tax deductible. For anyone who might be inclined to help out in any way,checks can be made out to the Winchendon Little League and can be delivered to Doneen Durling photo league president Jack Smith at 40 North Street. The Massachusetts State Champions had their hair done for an earlier game that included matching styles and ribbons. More information can be obtained from Tracey Tenney at (978) 297-1576
Food the way it was intended: fresh and hot Yes to flashing lights
BY DONEEN DURLING peppers, shaved steak sandwich- summertime flavor, and it is per- COURIER STAFF WRITER es, or homemade chili while tak- fect for a family passing through, WINCHENDON — There is a ing pleasure in a friendly picnic or for someone taking a short No to sidewalks, truck place in town that serves up a like atmosphere with tiki torches night drive for an outing. Day hamburger the way it was intend- at night to chase away insects serves it all up straight and mat- BY RUTH DEAMICIS additional $68,550 in real estate and ed, with fresh ground meat and and a picnic table large enough to ter of fact…just like mom. COURIER EDITOR personal property taxes for the pur- fit multiple families. Day has Day is no stranger to food serv- rolls hot out of the oven. Rachel’s WINCHENDON — Only 412 peo- poses of replacing the Memorial made sure that people can stop by ice. She is practicing the art Roadside Stand offers quality ple turned out to vote on the ques- School sidewalk ($35,800) and and kick back in her garden patio handed down to her by her grand- home cooking that won’t break tions to provide one year funding for acquiring a maintenance pickup for setting while satisfying their mother who owned a popular the bank. Owner Rachel Day has capital projects at the schools on the school department ($32,750) for appetites for seafood such a scal- drive in food emporium across situated her stand on Route 12 Saturday/ In that vote, the funding fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008? lops or clams on a bun, or try the from Nashoba High School in just north of the American for flashing warning lights on popular broccoli and cheese Bolton, and has cooked for people Precinct #1 Yes: 43, No: 86, Blank: 1. Legion at 306 School St., right Elmwood Road passed by a narrow shaved steak sandwich. Weary since she was 15. Day began Precinct #2 Yes: 55, No: 73, Blank: 0 next to KD Rare Coins. four vote margin. The funding for travelers can experience a tasty working at Family’s in Precinct #3 Yes: 60, No: 93, Blank: 1 Day has worked with her the repair of sidewalks at Memorial Rueben sub with shaved corned Waterville, then moved to daughter Mallorie along with School and a new truck for the On question #2: Shall the town of beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut LaChance Rehabilitation Center, family and friends to make the school department failed by 94 Winchendon be allowed to assess an and Russian dressing and top it and most recently, Jersey’s Diner roadside stand a place where peo- votes. additional $11,460 in real estate and off with a favorite novelty ice on Central Street, preparing food ple can come to enjoy hearty The vote by precinct: personal property taxes for the pur- cream. It is all about food with a foods like Italian sausage and On questions #1 Shall the town of Turn To RACHEL’S, 2 Turn To VOTE, A2 page Winchendon be allowed to assess an page Tournament Triathlon on tap Saturday
BY JERRY CARTON Richmond thinks this year's event raises funds SPECIAL TO THE COURIER might attract as many as 400 par- WINCHENDON — An unques- ticipants. tioned success in it's initial appear- "We looked at some 30 parks and for Clark ance last year, Max Performance is towns for the races," noted bringing the 2008 Massachusetts Richmond, "and we decided we BY RUTH DEAMICIS State Triathlon back to really like the small-town feel of COURIER EDITOR Winchendon this Sunday, July 27, Winchendon, and Lake Dennison is a hidden gem." WINCHENDON — It was a hot, from 8-10 a.m. at Lake Dennison. Working with, among others, the muggy day to be out on the golf "We're excited about coming Clark YMCA, Richmond singled course, but the teams playing in the back to Winchendon," enthused out Executive Director Brian annual Charles E. Grout race director Tim Richmond. "The DuBois and Veronika Patty as "peo- Tournament to benefit the Clark town was wonderful and welcom- ple whose help we especially have YMCA didn’t seem to notice. ing last year and we're happy that counted on and appreciated. Ruth DeAmicis photos The 15 teams enjoyed a day on the we're again going to be part of the There's no way we could have got- links, lunch and a barbecue while community, even if just for a day." Brian DuBois, executive director of the Clark YMCA, congratulates the winning team Last summer's Triathlon drew at the annual Charles Grout Golf Tournament: Donald Comeau, Rick Noseworthy, John some 250 competitors, who brought Maliska and Rob Doyle as Coral Grout applauds. Turn To GROUT page 2 along family and friends, and Turn To TRIATHLON, page 2
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STATE CHAMPS continued from page 1 scored on a triple by Mahan, who right field to score Hagemeyer, who scene near the first base dugout as 10-4 win. After the second game was herself tallied when Hagemeyer had singled and scampered to sec- the newly crowned state champions rained out late Saturday night, the drilled a base hit. ond on a wild pitch from Titus, who hugged and jumped all over one teams returned on Sunday with Zoey Monahan reached on an error Wakefield came back with a run had relieved Caton in the fifth. another in that celebratory ritual, Winchendon needing a win to stay and Jess Mahan and Haley off Monette in the home half of the But in the home seventh, it probably not even noticing the alive. Hagemeyer singled to load the bases first, but Winchendon scored twice looked like Doody's heroics would sheets of rain that turned the It wasn't to be. Salem took advan- with one out. Courtney Carton more in the third when Monahan, be for naught and a third, winner- infield into a muddy lake. tage of a porous defense and coaxed the first walk of the game who went 3-4 with four RBI on the take-all game would be on tap for "This was years in the making," strolled to a 7-1 win to wrap up the issued by Titus to give Winchendon night, lashed a double to score Sunday when Abby DiCredico enthused Mahan. "These girls have series and end Winchendon's senior a 2-1 lead. Perhaps somewhat Tenney and Monette. lashed a hit to center. Taking off been committed to each other and to season. unnerved, Titus uncorked a wild Again, the defending champs from second, it appeared that this goal, a lot of them for years But the Junior Stars continue on. pitch that plated Mahan and the Toy scored once in their at bat in the Meghan Leary would score the win- going back to being eight or nine "I can't say enough about these Towners had a 3-1 lead. An insur- third, but Winchendon got that run ning run for Wakefield but Ashley years old, and every one of them has girls and how hard they've worked ance run came in the top of the sev- back in the fourth as Carton Bridges scooped up the ball and worked this summer harder than to get this far," Mahan noted. "You enth when Tenney was aboard on a reached and scored from second, launched a perfect strike to Mahan they've ever worked and it paid off." know in regionals, you're stepping fielder's choice, sprinted to third dashing home on Monahan's single behind the plate for the game saving Winchendon's Little League up against good teams, but we're after another couple of wild pitches to make it 5-2. and inning-ending out. President Jack Smith noted, "This pretty good too." and scored on Monette's grounder to But that lead didn't last. Rejuvenated and ready to seal the was great. These…girls did what we The Juniors will spend the next shortstop. Wakefield showed they weren't deal, Winchendon came out for thought they could. They're great." week practicing before heading for That was enough to hold giving up their crown without a extra innings, not by swinging, but Dan Tenney's senior squad wasn't Syracuse. Wakefield safe as Tenney fanned fight as they rallied for two in the by displaying steely patience. as fortunate, though. "We don't just represent seven without giving up a walk. home fourth and took a 7-5 advan- With one out, consecutive walks In their Saturday opener against Winchendon anymore," Mahan Winchendon was only able to man- tage after five. to Monette, Monahan, Mahan, and Salem, the senior stars took a quick reminded his still-giddy team age seven hits off Titus, three from That, however, simply put Hagemeyer finally got the Juniors 4-0 lead as Kerri Spady, Grace Sunday night, some 20 hours after Hagemeyer, and one each from Winchendon in the familiar posi- back in front, 8-7. Maliska, Shelby Poulin, and Emily the clincher. "We're state champs. Monette, Mahan, Monahan and tion of coming from behind again as Three more runs were added Tenney all scored in the top of the We represent the state of Kassandra Salcedo. they had done twice in the section- when Bridges tripled and Doody second. Massachusetts now, and we'll be But while the offense wasn't over- als that enabled them to reach the walked to give Winchendon that 11-7 But that was about all ready. We work harder than ever powering, the triumph left the state finals in the first place. edge. Winchendon could muster the and we're always ready." Juniors one win from a state title. They scored once in the sixth, Then, with rain pelting down and entire weekend. The locals had just So kudos go out to the state junior They got it, but it didn't come eas- Monahan's single scoring Monette thunder rumbling (this after an four singles, one each from Molly champions. Having reached the Bay ily. and tied the game in the seventh hour rain delay in the top of the sec- Martorella, Brittney Howe, Katie State's softball summit, even greater Just as she had in the opener, when first-year softball player Lexi ond), Tenney dispatched Wakefield Berube, and Spady. goals lie ahead and, "we can't wait to Monette singled in the top of the Doody, in a terrific at bat, found a in order, the final out recorded on a Salem had a 7-run fourth inning get to Syracuse," Mahan said. first off Laura Caton. She later pitch she liked and drove it into strikeout that triggered a jubilant and coasted the rest of the way to a
VOTE continued from page 1 passed but there would be steps RACHEL’S continued from page 1 taken before the lights would be installed, including following pose of installation of safety zone state and local highway regula- to satisfy hungry people. flashing lights at the Memorial tions. “I’ve always, always, always been Elementary School campus “We already have plans to do cooking,” said Day with a smile. entrance at 32 Elmwood Road for the sidewalk project within our The business has been open the fiscal year beginning on July budget if necessary, but it will since May of this year, and Day 1, 2008? hinge on working with Monty already has a healthy stream of Tech,” Niles said. regulars, including those racing at Precinct #1: Yes: 56, No: 73, Blank: 1 In addition, funding will Monadnock Speedway. Precinct #2: Yes: 77, No: 49, Blank: 2 depend on fuel costs generated “Andy (Brooks) and his crew are Precinct #3: Yes: 73, No: 80, Blank: 1 during the winter and whether regulars on the way to the races, The tax bill for an average the town can help with the proj- and when they get back into town,” $200,000 will increase by $10 for ect. said Day. the year. Later, Niles said the loss of the Rachel’s has also picked up a School Committee Chairman truck would be mostly keenly felt steady stream of orders from Michael Niles said he was very if the present vehicle fails during neighborhood businesses. happy the flashing light project the winter. She said overhead is low, so she is in a position to keep prices down, which is good news for peo- David Romanowski, Sean GROUT continued from page 1 ple on the road and filling their Coolidge, John Maliska and Tom tanks with liquid gold. Burdsall, with Burdsall sinking Day’s specialty burgers with raising money for the local Y. the winner. names like BAM burger, and Snake Fourth team was “The Oldies” Closest to the pin was Becky Burger bring the taste of pepper consisting of Phillip Buso, Robert Contreras and Vic Donofrio. jack cheese, or sliced jalapeños Green, David Hillbrook and Longest Drive was Brian designed for the particular ham- David Tucker. McKenzie and Veronika Patty. burger gourmet. She always has Third place was garnered by DuBois thanked those who homemade chili, and offers spe- “Team Hytonen;” George played, saying the tournament cials like fresh made macaroni and Leonard, Marcus Hytonen and was a major fund raiser for the cheese, potato salad, and bacon Brian McKensie. Clark and he appreciated both the fried dogs. (A natural casing hot- Doneen Durling photo Second place was won by the donations and the level of play. dog wrapped in bacon) No food Mallorie Day serves up a meal as her mother Rachel prepares the food at Rachel’s youngest eam playing: “Team Coral Grout also thanked those stand would be complete without Roadside Stand on Route 12. Diesel” Michael MacLure, Nick in attendance. fries and Day offers regular fries, Newton, Brandon Oinonen and “My father would have loved cheesy fries, and spicy fries for an Jeff Priest. this and he loved the Clark. This cream. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. is a great partnership,” Grout extra little food kick. Rachel’s is Rachel’s Roadside hours are If you like your buns fresh, and Winners were the “Booster kid friendly, and offers a meal for Club”: Don Comeau, Rob Doyle, said. Monday 12 - 4 p.m., closed your burgers big, take a trip to DuBois pointed out the major children for $5, which includes two Tuesdays and Wednesdays, open Rachel’s Roadside, and try one on John Maliska and Rick chicken fingers or a hamburger or Noseworthy. sponsorships provided by Thursday from 12 - 9 p.m., Friday for size. Clifford Beauvais Insurance, a hot dog with fries, a soda, and ice and Saturday from 12 to late night, Eight people vied for the put- ting contest: George Leonard, Hidden Hills Catering and by a Brian McKenzie, Meg Urquhart, new sponsor in partnership with Beauvais, Modern Woodmen. TRIATHLON continued from page 1 race barbeque. great in working with us. We want The Jimmy Fund will be back to put on a quality event, and that reprising that activity on Sunday. takes time to get together." EWS RIEFS ten this done without them." "It takes us almost a year at Max Richmond noted the triathlon is N B Last year, the Clark saw almost Performance to put these triathlons also a boon to the local economy, half the Triathlon participants visit together," Richmond pointed out. observing that last summer, about 60 the Central Street facility, and the "Just getting the necessary permits percent of the event's participants Clean up grant approved local Jimmy Fund baseball/softball takes time, though I have to say that stayed at hotels in the area and BOSTON — Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) and fund-raising program had one of its Winchendon officials have been "probably contributed a lot to local Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. (D-Gardner) announced the best events of the year at the post- area businesses." 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rom the championship Scott crown as the rains began to once advancement as teammates in to rally from behind in games moment last TALKING Mahan's girls did. I more fall heavily. The downpour both junior town ball and against Burkett and Wakefield F July, when PORTS wrote last week in eventually deprived the girls of Murdock school ball, and don't and waiting out more than one Winchendon's jun- S this space about the the traditional jog around the think for a moment that playing rain delay all of which, in the ior All-Star team, a effort they've put in, field with their banner, but not together on school teams hasn't end, were mere inconveniences. squad with just about the sacrifices dampening for an instant the made a difference because it has, So get better they did. Get bet- nine players, was JERRY they've made. unadulterated joy, satisfaction, a lot. All along that road, their ter they ever have been is what eliminated in the CARTON But that's not the and well-deserved sense of energy and enthusiasm for the they did, and it all climaxed in the sectional round by whole story. What accomplishment all 13 of them game never flagged; all along that rain in Worcester late Saturday Westfield, there they did last felt. road, even after disappointing night when they finally cleared were high expectations for the Saturday night at Worcester State This state championship wasn't defeats to Athol or Westfield or the final hurdle and emerged as 2008 unit. Everyone connected was show what they're really the result of a couple weeks hard Worcester, they picked them- state champions, a title they will with the team knew this sum- made of as a team and as individ- work. No, indeed not. This title selves up, and went into yet be able to carry with pride forev- mer's roster would include lots of uals — they demonstrated intes- was the gleaming result of years another off-season resolving to er, no matter what happens the depth; everyone knew that, bar- tinal fortitude, determination, of effort, in many cases reflecting get better. rest of this summer. ring injury, a deeper run into the and resolute calm. They didn't a year-round commitment to get- But it wasn't just the players As both a journalist and a team post-season was quite possible. panic when they were trailing ting better, to spending hours in who were committed to improve- parent, it's been a joy to watch But no matter how you spin it, defending champion Wakefield gyms in the winter, correcting ment. Manager Mahan and coach- their evolvement and growth over you simply cannot realistically late in the second game by a cou- flaws in swings, changing pitch- es Randy and Tracey Tenney did these last six years or so. Both as "expect" to win a state champi- ple runs after losing a three-run ing deliveries, working on likewise, the latter two including softball players and as growing onship. That's not how things lead in that contest on a defense. in their far above-and-beyond teenagers, they conducted them- work. You can hope for it, you can marathon day that began with a I've watched these girls advance efforts coaching school teams. selves with class and decency and set it as a goal, you can even caravan from the American from youngsters who began to Mahan did a masterful job in respect for each other, for oppo- assume you have as good a chance Legion before 7 a.m. learn the rudimentary fundamen- bringing the girls together, keep- nents, and the game itself, and as anyone, but sports is unpre- Instead, they simply pulled tals of the game way back in ing them poised and focused, those qualities alone made them dictable — no result is preor- themselves together, scratched coach-pitch games at Bentley including coining their team winners in life. dained, and so to "expect" a state out a tie to send the game into through their major division motto, "One Heart, One Soul, One What has happened on the field title would have reflected arro- extra innings and then patiently careers at Marvin School where Goal, Win", that became their ral- merely reflects and confirms who gance bordering on stupidity. You exploited Wakefield's lack of they fought some hard-pitched lying cry as they, even this sum- they are as people — champions have to earn it. pitching depth to score four times battles as Blue Jays and Pirates mer, endured flagrantly bad indeed. And earn their 2008 junior state in the eighth to seal their state and Braves and Cardinals to their umpiring at Westfield and having
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WINCHENDON COURIER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER:FRANK CHILINSKI EDITOR:RUTH DEAMICIS FinCom needs a member EDITORIAL To the Editor: mittee to learn about your town and to help There is an opening on the Finance out your community- so please contact me if Committee-they have a Finance Committee you are interested- handbook and many have finance back- grounds (not a requirement) and most avail RICK MORIN Can you believe it? themselves of additional education in munic- PO BOX 11 ipal government and finance- we look for a WINCHENDON, MA 01475 diverse committee with members that have 978-297-0961 WK Yes, we can. different talents and views- it is a great com- We know how very hard these young women have worked, even during the winter 978-297-0271 HM at indoor practices and every chance they could get outdoors for the past year. Both teams of course, and we are sorry the senior all stars lost their bid for a state title; but let’s not let that diminish our pride in the junior all stars for their win. Rader: Same/Same; Different/Different Massachusetts State Little League Softball Champions. Sounds good, doesn’t it? To the Editor: ple. The judicial branch is to interpret the law Especially when the nay-sayers and those who love to put down our beautiful little Same sex can get married. Same sex can get and render a decision, pro or against, the town with derogatory nicknames and snide comments must, for at least a period of a divorce. Man and woman can get married. group or persons on a one suit basis; and not a Man and woman can get divorced. wholesale changing or rewriting the law that time, swallow their words. They can’t take away this victory no matter how hard they So a person not married, should not get a was proposed by legislature and voted on by try. This is just the best, this is Clyde Pride at its finest and we salute you. divorce. the people. That said, a new challenge awaits, this time in Syracuse NY, and gearing up the All our state constitutions do not have lan- Now here is where our government and our team, practicing will continue, is but one of the daunting tasks ahead. There is fund- guage written in them alluding to marriage or three branches of the government has broken raising to be done. divorce. So a court decision by one group or down and failed to do their constituted duty. Can you imagine anything worse than a young woman on this team without fund- persons to satisfy their lawsuit constitutes Of course, some might say I am an a@*&, ing to participate at the next level? Not every family can afford this, but we can’t let one decision; not a blanket decision to all who but they have a right to their opinion and so that stop this team, every one of them, from being part of the experience. have the same concern. do I. So we hereby issue a challenge. Can every person in Winchendon donate $2? Just $2 According to our founding fathers, an each will see this team is housed, fed, transportation provided and whatever else is amendment to our constitutions is proposed RAYMOND D. RADER necessary to get them there. So if you are a family of five, and you want to see this by the legislature and put to a vote by the peo- WINCHENDON happen to put Clyde Pride in the face of the regional tournament, you send $10. If you are alone but want to share in this moment of Winchendon history, you send $2. Just $2 each. As for businesses, we expect a little more: how about at least $50. That won’t break COA: Starting a food pantry your budget, but it will make you part of history. We can do this can’t we? Send donations to Jack Smith, president of the Winchendon Little League, 40 To the Editor: cold winter of increased costs. North St., Winchendon, MA 01475. We are now officially moved to 52 Murdock We would like to initiated a small food We can’t say it enough, good job ladies! Now prepare to kick it up at Syracuse! Ave. Though it is still a work in progress, we pantry right here in our own facility,for those These young women have a great motto: One heart, one soul, one goal, win. are pleased to have all the staff and services residents who utilize our services. We have set And that win is now part of Winchendon. offered in one location. It has been several forth guidelines to help with this process and weeks since the Senior Center has been in full have allocated a private space for distribution. operation at the Old Murdock building. We We are seeking donations of small quantities are now serving all meals, Monday through of non-perishable food items, possibly some Friday in our newly remodeled kitchen. basic toiletries and any other daily use items We’ve welcomed old friends and enjoyed the that might help our friends stretch their budg- company of several new friends and are excit- ets. We would greatly appreciate any assis- PANIC? ed to have our program serving more mem- tance you can offer at this time. bers of our community. Curiosity has drawn Any questions or concerns you may have he Associated Press You aren't paying nearly as new faces to our door, and the restoration has about our new endeavor can be answered by received many favorable compliments. contacting director Sheila Symonowicz at recently released OTES OF much for fuel as our friends the following N in Europe of been paying for This spacious structure has enabled us to 9978) 297-3155 or by email at winchendon- Tassessment of the CONCERN years. Time to step up to it! expand our program offerings and that is why [email protected]. situation we are facing in No, they were not telling we are contacting you today. Reflecting upon The United States and the the people these things. What the economic events that have affected every SHELIA SYMONOWICZ world: JACK BLAIR they were telling the people one of us in some way over the past several "...soaring gas prices, was: DON'T PANIC. months (increased oil prices, costlier grocery (Editor’s Note: a collection box is located at falling home values and anxi- I feel a little sense of panic. bills, higher utility payments) we asked our- the Winchendon Courier office, 91 Central St.) eties about bank safety to un- I don't like the feeling. I also selves how we could help our friends who won wars in Iraq and The government does not have a keen sense that things might be facing hardship over another long, Afghanistan, genocide in want us to panic. Of course are not going to get better Sudan and friction with they don't. The government's soon. Moscow and Beijing." chances to ride this out fall Herbert Hoover did not The news reader also from slim to none if we panic. cause the Great Depression. knows that the U.S. dollar has Should we panic? Let us George W. Bush is not per- A rose by any other name… hit all time lows against key look at a few questions before sonally responsible for the currencies. The papers report reaching for an answer: situation in which we find A weed is a plant that has came to the first step and that one of the biggest busi- Have you checked the esti- ourselves today. mastered every survival THE VIEW looked out in horror at a nesses(a good place to seek a mated value of your home In both situations, skill except for learning how garden completely stripped job,) is in the repo companies. recently and compared that Congress deserved a great to grow in rows. FROM of anything live growing Right now they are repossess- number with what it was a deal of the blame for not rep- - Doug Larson HERE within the confines of the ing primarily the "toys of the couple of years ago? resenting the people properly. stone wall. My aunt let out big boys": yachts and other When you get your state- It is hard to get a grasp on don’t know if I ever a scream, and my mother pleasure craft." Automobile ments each month outlining the role of Congress. It is told you this story DONEEN stood in shock. Then my repossessions are up and will the growth of your stock port- such a huge collection of before, but it is one DURLING mother started laughing continue to rise as folio, are they less or more unfamiliar faces and person- Iappropriate for the sea- almost maniacally. My than the previous period cov- Americans have to choose alities. That is why we focus son, and bears a second outside and play,or rake the aunt, knowing my mother’s ered by the statement? between food and medicines our happiness, or lack there- telling. When I was a child leaves, and we would drag penchant for perfection, Have you ridden the roads and a roof over their heads of, on the President of the growing up, my mother’s our ked covered feet away stared at her in pure amaze- between Winchendon and vs. the SUV, the sport car or United States. We all know home was a great stopover from the conversation we ment; sure the dear woman Keene, or in other directions, the water sport toys. We see that he can propose bills but for aunts, uncles, and were dying to hear, and had lost her mind. and seen the number of boats each day the growing rate of that Congress must pass the friends who liked to sit head for the sun filled after- While attempting to hold with FOR SALE signs on home foreclosures. Iran legislation required to pre- around under the oaks and noon. back the laughter with her them as they sit in front threatens us recklessly with vent these things from hap- pines or in the cool dining One day my mother told hand over her mouth, my yards? nuclear weapons. Moscow is pening. Current polls indi- room on a hot and lazy sum- my two brothers and I as we mother said, between fits of Do you see more FOR SALE trying to resurrect the saber cate we are not very mer afternoon with a cool were hanging around the giggles, these few words; BY OWNER signs on homes rattling days of the USSR. impressed with George W. “highball” in hand and talk lively conversation, to go “I have never shown them in our area? North Korea toys with us. Bush and we are even less about politics or matters of out and weed her garden. the difference between a Do you find yourself Our ally, Israel, faces daily impressed with Congress. the world. It was a cool har- She was in a deep discus- weed and a flower.” breathing a sigh of relief the very real threat of a Both are at historical lows in bor for those in search of sion with an aunt who was What brilliant philoso- when gas is LESS than $4 per nuclear attack. We appear to polling results. lively conversation. either complaining about pher said ignorance of the gallon? the world to be helpless and What can we do? We can My mother planted beau- something in her marriage law is no excuse? I would My home is worth consid- ineffective in our foreign rela- tighten our belts, make sacri- tiful rock gardens all or about her children, and say ignorance is sometimes erably less than it was two tions. fices, and try to help our less around the house, and tried my mother knew we were a savior, or that my moth- years ago. Perhaps of greatest signifi- fortunate neighbors. But the everything to make things hanging around for special er’s sense of humor saved My stock portfolio has been cance recently has been the only real sense of action we grow in the clay filled rocky treats of crackers and us from a sure punishment showing losses for many near collapse of Fannie Mae feel we can take is when we soil. People that came to cheese to go along with the on that day. months. and Freddie Mac, two U.S. vote. By November, a lot of our home knew that none of bits and crumbs of infor- I have since learned the I counted five boats for sale government institutions in folks will hold George W. her children were adversely mation about life with our difference between a plant the last time I drove to Keene. place to help people actually Bush and his party account- affected by dragging boul- cousins. She wanted to and a weed, and find I some- Clearly, many people are afford to buy new homes. At able, just like they did with ders to line the driveway, or make sure “little ears” were times prefer the beauty of a trying to sell their homes the same time our television Herbert Hoover. That will not shoveling and carting peat not about to interrupt the weed. without the assistance of a news and print newspapers be fair to him or to his party. from the wood surrounding conversation’s flow. broker. SPEAKING OF have shown us lines of people Nevertheless, we will do this the house to mix with the With a sigh, we three left I actually feel good paying THE LAW standing for hours to get their because this mess happened thick orange clay and loam the room and trudged out $3.99 for gas when I don't money out of a failed bank in on the President's watch! We for the gardens. We were a the door and down the steps I received a call from remember the days in the not California. One cannot help will do it because we feel so hardy bunch, and my moth- to the garden that sur- Lieutenant David Walsh too distant past when that but think how anyone would helpless and it seems the only er was smart enough to use rounded the porch, and this week telling me there same gallon cost me $2. feel to arrive at the bank and thing that we can do. our unbridled energy for spent some time pulling at have been more “Break Ins” Do you think in the late find the doors closed and not I have a very good sense of the good. We slept well at the weeds, and arguing on Alger Street, Royalston 1920s the government said to to have access to your own what would happen if the night spent from a good with each other, hitting Road North, Brown Street, the people: money. presidential election were day’s work and that was each other over the head Cedar Street, and Sell your house today Most of my readers did not held today. another plan so she would with soil encrusted roots, Woodlawn Avenue. You may because it will never be worth live through the Great We will have hard numbers have personal time with and competing to see who wonder why I place “Break as much. Depression. So this is a good on this subject in a few dad. She was organized to a could win with the biggest ins” thus, and have to Taking losses in your chance to provide a little edu- months, in November. fault. pile of weeds. I don’t really explain that you really can’t investments is a short term cation. What you are seeing Those who read the news- But back to the lazy hot remember who won, and consider it a break in if problem, it will all bounce today is very similar to the paper and watch the news afternoons with the con- can only recall some bits nothing was broken to back soon. lead-up to what your ances- shows will have a very good densation dripping high- and pieces of what followed enter a home or vehicle. In You deserve a speed boat. tors saw in the late 1920s. chance of predicting the out- balls… as told by the aunt who was fact, leaving something Keep it. You will find a way to Many will feel I am in error come of the next presidential There were times when there. unlocked is an open invita- pay for it. You earned it. in making this sort of dra- election before the votes are the talk between adults was My aunt said that when tion to those who believe You don't need professional matic comparison. I hope counted. a little too adult like, and she was walking out the advice. It is a "seller's mar- with all my heart they are my mother would brush us door with my mother say- ket." right. away with an order to go ing her goodbyes, they Turn To VIEW, page 5 Wednesday, July 23, 2008 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 Toting up the numbers
ge, "they" say,is just a number. But in ing giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, two, plus Clinton would bring along lots of reality it's more than that. As we JOURNEY and there are plenty of other storm clouds baggage (most of it named Bill), so it's high- Aage, we gradually slow down physi- on a very near horizon. ly unlikely she'll be the anointed nominee cally and mentally. That's why some polls OF THE So given that, and given McCain's self-pro- for VP. are suggesting that it's older Americans fessed lack of expertise, guess who very So there's a far better chance of Romney who might be the most concerned about the HEART well might be about to make a triumphant on a national ticket than Clinton. fact that John McCain is 72. But I think that return to the national stage? And as far as the issue of age is con- might be reflexive and not reflecting this JERRY You guessed right — the former governor cerned, if age becomes much of a real issue particular candidate's health condition. of our Commonwealth. After all, if there's at all, there might, by October, be more con- McCain is almost a full generation older CARTON one area in which Mitt Romney has been cern about Obama's relative youth than than me (I turned 55 today), but I don't see successful beyond question, it's in the busi- McCain's relative elder status, which to me any signs that he isn't up to the challenges President we've ever had. A few knew their ness field. He seems to be a pretty logical is ridiculous, but it could happen. of the job he wants. Sure, he's made some way around that subject (ironically, the running mate option for McCain, except Sometimes younger presidential candidates verbal gaffes, but in the heat of a campaign most knowledgeable might have been that McCain puts a great emphasis on per- unnerve some voters. Of course, the whole that's blogged and recorded and televised Herbert Hoover, who presided over the run- sonal loyalty and comradeship and he and thing could be a wash, which is the way it 24/7, that's going to happen. I see nothing up to the Great Depression but had no clue Mitt, to put it mildly, didn't get along at all ought to be. The problem is, we have an physically nor mentally that would cause what to do once disaster struck), but most during the primary season. obsession with age in this culture; after all, me to vote against him based on age; issues, haven't. Only on NBC's The West Wing, But these things can be overcome, often we want ourselves to look and feel young, maybe, well, probably, though I haven't where President Josiah Bartlett was a are, and so if Mitt winds up with Mac, and but we want our Presidents mature, pre- definitively decided, but age, no. Nobel Prize winner in economics, has there the ticket manages to win, then Romney's sumably somewhere in between 46 and 72, See, although we do slow down as we age, been a chief executive exceptionally well- presidential ambitions are right back on so hopefully, rather than argue about one we all also slow down at different rates. You versed in the subject, and that fictional tele- track, for better or worse. being too young, the other too old, we can can be 40 and be "old", you can be 72, and not vision. You could apply the same logic, only focus on what they actually propose to do be "old." I don't see John McCain as old. Me? What we all can agree on is that the econ- about foreign policy, to the Democrats once they get to the White House. Maybe. Him? No. omy is not exactly humming along; in fact, where the clamor for Hillary Clinton as As for me, I'm being told that I'm now eli- However, during these 72 years, McCain, the word we often here now is "recession," Barack Obama's running mate has subsided gible for any number of "senior" benefits, by his own admission, hasn't learned a which is ominous anytime and especially somewhat but is hardly silent. Again, and a bargain is a bargain, even at the whole lot about economics. That doesn't for candidates in an election year. After all, though, there seems to be some personal, if movies, for example, so turning 55 isn't a make him any different from almost every the government just had to rescue the lend- not emnity, certainly, caution, between the bad thing at all. Olver to citizens facing cold winter: stop whining WEST SPRINGFIELD — from home’ wherever and whenever over $1.50 a gallon since Olver took fuel production. Washington, DC in the next few Congressional candidate Nathan that’s feasible as an option. We the committee’s helm. Bech says, “The thing John Olver doesn’t get months. Bech (R-West Springfield) criticized must start pursuing all of these “Olver is surrendering when leader- is that he’s one of the reasons people “I know Olver wants to dodge me Rep. John Olver (D-Amherst) for the strategies immediately.” ship is needed most. Olver is telling drive so far each day. Silvio Conte until after the primary, but he incumbent’s recent comments on Bech lambasted Olver for his com- millions of senior citizens and poor kept jobs in this district for decades should ask which is more important energy. In a June 25 floor speech ments saying, “John Olver has final- people to turn off the heat and eat and John Olver lost the bulk of them politics or the planet,” said Bech. before the House, Olver blamed his ly admitted that he has no solution cake this winter. It is immoral to in a couple of terms. Scenic bike Bech’s campaign, which is 100% car- constituents for the high price of to the energy crisis. In his world, treat our most vulnerable citizens as paths don’t create jobs and you can’t bon neutral, noted Olver flies back gas: “For America, the only certain citizens stop going to work, farmers collateral damage in his extremist get to work on them in January,” and forth to DC on a airliner with solution to the high price of gaso- ride a bus through the fields, and the environmental crusade.” added Bech. high carbon emissions. line is to reduce the consumption of elderly pedal bikes to the doctor.” Bech described himself as a Taking a cue from the speech, “I drove four people in a Prius to gasoline. We can drive slower. We Bech alleged that, as chairman of “Teddy Roosevelt environmentalist” Bech challenged Olver to live up to DC the week of John’s speech. I am can drive less. We can carpool. We the House Subcommittee on who supports environmentally his own words and “Start pursuing sure we can make room for John on can use public transportation when Transportation, Olver has shown no sound energy policy including both all of these strategies immediately,” our next trip,” said Bech. it’s possible. We can develop ‘work leadership. Gas prices have risen alternative energy and domestic by carpool with Bech to
Glodis announces success of program VIEW continued from page 4
WEST BOYLSTON – Highlighting to equip inmates for gainful careers more than $16,800 in child support the world is their oyster. So far thieves have helped themselves to the importance of on-the-job work once they leave.” payments. lap top computers. Cell phones, GPS systems, money, and more programs in lowering recidivism and In 2004, participants in the work Glodis continued: “By inmates because people believe they can keep things unlocked in this providing successful inmate reinte- release program worked approximate- learning the value of a hard day’s beautiful and rural town where we live. Walsh said Winchendon gration, Worcester County Sheriff ly 42,500 hours at businesses through- work, they are taking a large step has city problems, and people should lock all doors and be vigi- Guy Glodis today announced a 36 per- out the area, earning $319,855 in away from a life of crime and a step lant about what is happening and what is unusual around them. cent increase in the work release pro- wages. In 2008, after an extensive towards becoming a productive mem- He said to report anything suspicious to the police for follow up, gram at the Worcester County Jail effort to increase the size and variety ber of society. They are paying taxes, and pay particular attention to descriptions. and House of Correction from 2004 to of businesses involved with the pro- meeting their family obligations, and We have been lulled by the wind through the many trees, and 2008. During that same time frame, gram, inmates logged more than making the most of their time in the beauty of our rural Toy Town into a false sense of security. It revenue from inmate room and board 57,768 hours of labor, earning prison.” is time to wake up and face reality that no town is safe, and what also increased approximately 21 per- $435,263. Due to the earned wages, Because work release inmates are makes theft appealing in our small town is the fact that there are cent. inmates paid $21,984 in state taxes and required to bear some of the cost of trees and bushes, and a distance between neighbors making it “Since taking office in 2005, we’ve $42,973 in Federal taxes. their room and board, they con- possible to take anything and not be detected. adopted a simple philosophy to Operating in conjunction with the tributed $74,590 to offset the cost of Walsh asks that citizens call (978) 297-1212 to report suspicious achieving inmate rehabilitation: hard Sheriff ’s child support enforcement their incarceration. That is an activity in your neighborhood. Have a wonderful summer, but work,” Glodis stated. “Our goal is to program, entitled the Responsible increase of 21 percent from 2004 to please remember to lock all your doors. not only use their time during incar- Fatherhood Initiative, inmates from May, 2008. ceration as wisely as possible, but also the work release program also paid 6 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, July 23, 2008 NEWS BRIEFS Brewer instrumental in restoring program Family fun with a spicy twist BOSTON – The Brewer. “While the Natural aging and protecting the state’s ions. Today we are the largest WINCHENDON — In a small town in central Massachusetts Natural Heritage Program has managed most significant natural conservation organization in New England, the spicy scent of peppers fills Heritage and Endangered to operate during these past resources,” said Loring New England. Our statewide the air while the squeals of happy children Species Program has more rea- several years without a consis- Schwarz, Acting Director of network of 45 wildlife sanctuar- compete. The annual Winchendon Kiwanis son to celebrate its 30th tent funding source, it literally The Nature Conservancy’s ies welcomes visitors of all ages sponsored family fun day and Massachusetts anniversary; an effort led by is in jeopardy of extinction. Massachusetts Chapter. “This and serves as the base for our State Chili Cook-off is right around the corner, Senator Stephen Brewer (D- Senate President Murray and restored funding will help the conservation, education, and and this year it has an unbelievable variety of Barre), Vice-Chair of the Chairman Panagiotakos have Commonwealth make informed advocacy work. To support events to keep everyone happy. Senate Committee on Ways and recognized the importance of decisions on smart growth and these important efforts, call 800- As an example, McDonney’s Petting Zoo will Means, was successful in this vital program and I look smart conservation.” AUDUBON (283-8266) or visit have an ark full of animals for the children to restoring funding to the state forward to working with them While growth is necessary to www.massaudubon.org become acquainted with; everything from program responsible for pro- to preserve this item in the final meet the economic, housing and
Maurice (Chunny) & Barbara Desaulniers would love for you to join them in celebrating 50 years of marriage! The celebration will take place on Sunday, July 27th at 2pm at the American Legion on 295 School S.t, Winchendon, MA Refreshments will be served Your Murray Davenport Oil Co. Guide Winchendon, MA To Local Phone: 978-297-0053 • Fax: 603-355-1145 Fuel Call Daily For Fuel Oil Prices Dealers. HI-LO OIL, INC. 3 CHECK OUR LOW PRICES For advertising 3 50 GALLON DELIVERIES AVAILABLE 3 AUTOMATIC OR CALL-INS information 3 COMPETITIVE RATES call John Ryan “Keeping You Warm Since 1989.” (978) 297-4456 at 978-297-0050 ROUTE 202 SOUTH, WINCHENDON OFFICE LOCATED AT 743 ALGER STREET Wednesday, July 23, 2008 WINCHENDON COURIER 7 Stay-cation is the buzzword of the summer LEOMINSTER — In the days of cheap gaso- camp for Native Americans. 6th largest nonprofit organization in the state line, people thought nothing of driving long of Massachusetts. With 99 reservations — all miles and jetting around the world in search TULLY LAKE CAMPGROUND, open to the public — spanning 25,000 acres in of places to escape and recreate. Now, feeling ROYALSTON 70 communities, Trustees properties include cash strapped and facing steep fuel prices, http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/30_tully mountains and hilltops, open meadows, more budget-minded travelers are re-thinking _lake_campground.cfm parks, working farms, stately homes and gar- the logic of high-mileage vacations and real- Tully Lake is one of the few places where dens, beautiful country inns, 70 miles of stun- izing that many opportunities for fun exist you can still enjoy a true camping experi- ning coastline and beaches, and five National closer to home. A recent study by the Travel ence—tents only, no car traffic — and a beau- Historic landmarks. Industry Association and Ypartnership found tiful setting with miles of hiking and moun- In addition to protecting and caring for its that economic troubles have not shaken tain bike trails. Add in Tully Lake itself, with many properties, The Trustee also provide Americans’ commitment to going on vacation 200 acres of renowned paddling, canoeing and hundreds of year-round programs and events this summer. Though 41 percent of people kayaking, and you just might have the perfect that inspire people of all ages to enjoy the out- surveyed said they would respond to rising vacation destination. Located in the North doors, appreciate history, nature and culture, fuel prices by altering their travel plans, with Quabbin region of central Massachusetts, and take advantage of the iconic landscapes traveling shorter distances being the number people come from near and far to experience and landmarks our beautiful state has to offer. one option. this hidden gem. Most events are free-of-charge or heavily dis- For those who love visiting places of natu- counted for members. ral beauty and historic charm, The Trustees ROYALSTON FALLS RESERVATION, Also a leader in the conservation move- of Reservations offer a network of nearly 100 ROYALSTON ment, The Trustees has both served as a beautiful reservations with a wide-variety of model for other land trusts, nationally and recreational opportunities, many of them http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/362_roy- internationally, and worked with hundreds of free, located in 70 communities around the alston_falls.cfm community partners to preserve open land state. Concealed within a dense forest, the rush- and the character of local communities Whether you decide to explore a hidden ing waters of Falls Brook have created a won- statewide. In addition to its properties, The waterfall, summit a new peak, escape to a derland, carving a deep gorge through solid Trustees also hold perpetual conservation charming B&B with a view, or revisit an old, bedrock and providing an extravagant dis- tect remaining landscapes of uncommon restrictions on more than 16,000 acres—a total childhood haunt with your children, you can play as they plunge 45 feet at Royalston Falls. beauty, important agricultural and ecological larger than any other conservation organiza- do all of them with only a tank-full of gas — This reservation is an important link on the value, and treasured historic charm and sig- tion in Massachusetts—permanently protect- or better yet, on your energy-independent 22-mile Tully Trail, which itself makes for an nificance. To become involved with The ing scenic and natural areas from develop- bicycle! For those opting for a “stay-cation” excellent weekend adventure with spectacu- Trustees and learn more about our mission in ment. In addition, The Trustees have worked this summer, the following are some area lar vistas, several notable waterfalls and the Central Region, call (978) 840-4446. with communities and other conservation treasures and creative ideas that are just a extensive wilderness trekking. Overnight partners to assist in the protection of another short trip away and will have you affirming hikers can take shelter at a trailside cabin THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS 16,000 acres around the state and provide edu- the adage, “Go local!” that can sleep about 10 people and features a STATEWIDE cation and outreach to landowners to encour- loft and a porch. Celebrating its 100th property milestone age usage of their land for forestry, agricul- ROCK HOUSE RESERVATION, WEST ture or outdoor recreation in exchange for BROOKFIELD ABOUT THE TRUSTEES OF this fall, The Trustees are 100,000 people like RESERVATIONS CENTRAL REGION you, from every corner of Massachusetts, property tax benefits http://www.thetrustees.org/pages/359_roc who share a deep set of similar values — a One of the largest non-profits in the state of k_house_reservation.cfm The Trustees of Reservations locally own, love of the land, the outdoors, and the distinc- Massachusetts, The Trustees employ 165 full- On Rock House Reservation’s 135 acres, manage and provide programs and events for tive charms of New England—as well as a time, 46 regular part-time, and 350-400 season- children and adults alike can clamber around all ages on 17 beautiful, diverse reservations shared vision of celebrating and protecting al staff with expertise in ecology, education, the nooks and crannies of numerous rock in the central part of the state including: these special places for everyone, forever. historic resources, land protection, conserva- outcroppings and explore wondrous natural Tully Campground, Royalston Falls, Jacob’s Trustees’ volunteers, members, donors, staff, tion, land management, and planning. To find features, all within a short hike from the Hill, The Doyle Conservation Center and and governing board all “hold in trust,” and out how to apply for employment, request a parking area. Overall, more than three miles Estate (opening soon to the public), Rock care for 100 special places called “reserva- speaker for an event, become an organization- of trails access features such as Carter Pond, House Reservation, Brooks Woodland tions.” al partner, interview Trustees’ experts on the Rock House and Balance Rock, a butterfly Preserve, Elliot Laurel, and others. Founded in 1891 by Charles Eliot, an open important topics and issues, or become a garden, and beautiful views of surrounding As Worcester County is the fastest growing space visionary and protégé of the famous member and a “Trustee of the planet” in your hills and farmland. 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Ruth DeAmicis photos Left to right: Winchendon resident Brian Dickens showcased his How to Catch Shadows band during the afternoon at the Snowbound Club. As always at such an event the dancing on the field was frenzied and fabulous.
BY RUTH DEAMICIS port, though she admitted it “wasn’t really her kind of bevy of “dolls” who joined the vocalist word for word. COURIER EDITOR music.” It was an event for all ages who appreciate the words, the WINCHENDON — It seems concerts in Winchendon have Not true of the couple hundred people who pulled up lawn music, the beat and the message. From children to adult, the been of the country western, oldies variety with some blues chairs or flopped on the grass to enjoy the bands. place on Baldwinville Road was rocking down Winchendon. and bluegrass thrown in, at least that is what is most often Some were technically adept, an all instrumental band And while it takes more than lights and smoke to make a at the Smith Community Pavilion. But it was a different from New Hampshire were experts on guitars and drums; band, these local musicians all had that certain something, scene at the Snowbound Club this weekend as bands from all but it was the “scream” of Skulltobaggan and Scarecrow whether it was their own lyrics, their expertise on the over the region took the stage for short sets throughout the Hill that brought the dancers to their feet. strings or the drums (even to twirling sticks during the set) afternoon and evening. Among those who entertained were: Lauren Bentson, to see the names in bigger venues in the future. Often, the The funds raised (and the canned goods collected) were to Jamyeti, Justin Moleison, Even Speak, Prospect Hill, vocals were muddy (or made unintelligible by a voice so benefit both a juvenile diabetes foundation and the local Mindset, Dreamline, Skulltobbagan, Mongrel, Scarecrow busy screaming it forgot there were words), but the mes- Community Action Committee. Ruth Berube, director of the Hill, Birch Hill Dam, How to Catch a Dream and Affliction. sages portrayed by these homegrown versions of Metallica CAC, was in attendance Saturday afternoon to lend her sup- So well known were some of the bands the audience are on their way. joined the singing. In fact, Scarecrow Hill brought its own CALENDAR
Street 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults: $6, Children: $1. Wednesday, July 23 Thursday, July 24 Sunday, July 27 Petting zoo, jump houses, Elmo will be there as will Sully from Monsters, Inc. Plenty of WINCHENDON — Winchendon Kiwanis WINCHENDON — A free community sup- WINCHENDON — Archery Hunter Tune food and fun for the whole family.Help Wanted meet at 7 p.m. at the Carriage House per is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. at the up Course held at the Winchendon Rod and Band in the afternoon. Restaurant. For information on joining this Winchendon Unitarian Universalist Church. Gun Club. Begins at 8 a.m. sharp. The range service organization, contact Bruce Cloutier Open to the public. will be set up with 3 D targets, and will run an WINCHENDON — The 9-year old Jimmy at (978) 297-2355. archery shoot every second and fourth Fund team has booked a great evening with Friday, July 25 Sunday of the month. hypnotist Michael Grady at the American WINCHENDON — Quilters! Drop-in to the Legion on Saturday, Aug. 2 beginning at 7:30 Senior Center at Old Murdock Wednesday WINCHENDON — At the Clark YMCA from WINCHENDON — The Unitarian p.m. To order tickets or for more information, evenings 7-9 p.m. beginning Feb. 6. Share your 1:30-4:30 p.m. Community Health Connections Universalist Church opens it’s doors to the con tact Kelly Desgroseilliers at (978) 297-5043. love of quilting and your ideas; finish those Inc. newest health center ACTION Health public on Sundays throughout the summer Tickets will be available at the door. UFOs. For information call the Center at (978) Services will provide primary medical, dental from 7-8:15 p.m. for Sanctuary Prayer and 297-3155; Barbara at (978) 297-0744 or Faye at and behavioral health services. Our team of Mediation. This is not a class nor guided med- (978) 297-1885. $2 fee per evening. community health workers is available to itation but a silent time for sanctuary use for Tuesday, August 5 assist individuals in securing and maintain- personal solace. Feel free to come and center WINCHENDON — Winchendon Lions meet WINCHENDON — Winchendon Council on ing health insurance coverage, locating pri- yourself before another hectic week with long at 7 p.m. at the Ipswich Drive community Aging’s 25¢ Bingo, July 23, Aug. 26 and Sept. mary health care, and providing assistance commutes, 9-5 bustle and florescent filled building. For more information on this local 24. Games begin at noon at the Old Murdock with additional community services. cubicles, and remember only you dictate how service organization contact winchendon- Senior Center located at 52 Murdock Ave. Transportation assistance is available on a much peace you will find in life. [email protected]. Transportation is available. Please call the limited basis to help patients access medical, center 24 hours in advance for a ride at (978)- dental, and behavioral health services at our Saturday, August 2 WINCHENDON — The executive board of 297-3155. mobile and land-based locations. For more the Friends of Beals Library meets at the information (978) 878-8110. WINCHENDON — The 24th annual family Library at 6:30 p.m. fun day and Massachusetts State Chili Cook- off takes place at Bentley Field on Grove
MHCC establishes fund LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNER SPOT LIGHT WINCHENDON — Resident Fawn Frazer, owns a small company called Avant Inc. in Fitchburg, and since 1960 Avant has been pro- viding ID card equipment, supplies and serv- ice nationwide. Fawn loves her work, but there a couple things she loves more…and that’s where her newest product line came from. Recently Avant has added DRAGON’s to their product line! Sounds odd, but the story behind each explains a great deal! Fawn has a Chihuahua named Mimzy who comes to work with her every day. When a new pet supply store opened up, Fawn went to check it out and as soon as she stepped into the new store, right in front of her, was ONE single stuffed dragon….it was the last one they had and they had only got them for the opening and would not be carrying any more. Naturally, being a dragon lover, Fawn snapped it up. Her Chihuahua Mimzy LOVED Fawn Frazer photo it and cuddles with it all the time! She called the manufacturer of the Dragon Baby dragons are making their home at Lake and got the entire list of Mass retail stores but Dennison NONE of them carried the baby dragon line…..so Fawn called the manufacturer back Seems to me, that if a tiny reptile like a Pictured left to right: Melissa Maranda, Director of Gift Planning and Thomas F. Bagley, III, Chairman of and went thru the process of becoming a chameleon can become “invisible” by dupli- the Community Foundation accepting a check from MHCC Board President James Lanciani, Jr. and reseller of just the baby dragon line…..and cating it’s background, other larger animals Executive Director Margaret Woovis. before you knew it, she had ordered 5 or 6 could easily have adapted the same technique. times for more! If you’ve ever walked the road around the LEOMINSTER — Montachusett Home Woovis explained having the fund Several months later, Fawn became a lake, then you’ve surely caught a movement in Care Corporation of Leominster has under the Community Foundation gives Grandmother and her Granddaughter was in your peripheral vision ………..who’s to say established an unrestricted Montachusett MHCC a mechanism for future donations intensive care for new born babies for 3 that movement wasn’t Dennison’s Dragon Home Care Corporation Fund at the and advertising through them for its months….the entire time there, the baby had a moving deeper into the woods? That would Community Foundation of North Central cause. The fund would also have a higher pacifier with a tiny stuffed animal attached to explain why, when you turned to look more Massachusetts, Executive Director rate of return under the Community it which held it in place. Fawn looked up the closely, there was nothing to see….it was Margaret Woovis recently announced. Foundation than elsewhere. It could also manufacturer and before her eyes was anoth- already gone………..Or if you’re walking your The fund was created with the provide a means for bequests or death er dragon!!! This time, after becoming a dog and it suddenly stops and barks for no rea- $10,000 Marilyn E. Plue award granted to benefits from donors, which would in reseller for this other company, she got an son………..maybe it smells what you can’t Ms. Woovis for her dedicated service on turn be used for future needs of elders EXCLUSIVE on the infant dragon pacifier and see…. the Health Foundation of Central and disabled individuals in MHCC’s 21- they have now arrived! What better place for a Dragon to live then in the protected forest of a State Park? I’m Massachusetts’ board, which she donated community catchment area. Fawn now has an entire office dedicated to the newest members of the Avant family, and glad everyone can’t see it………..because how to the agency and directors approved MHCC is a not for profit organization special would it be then??? This way,the drag- being used to set up the Community whose mission it is to help elders and dis- she calls it the “Dragon Den”… Her thinking is this….if she found both of these dragons on’s safe, the people are safe, and we all live Foundation Fund. abled adults remain independent in their thru ones she loves, there has to be a reason together…………..but those of us who choose The fund will be maintained and homes in safety, comfort, and dignity. for it!!! It can’t be coincidence! to believe, may always have just a little bigger controlled by MHCC’s Board of Directors For more information about MHCC or Plus, she adds, Lake Dennison may not have grin! and used for whatever the agency deems the MHCC Fund call (800) 734-7312 or a monster, like Scotland’s Loch Ness….but You can check out Fawns dragons at necessary and the board approves for (978) 537-7411. Office hours are Monday who’s to say we don’t have a Dennison DRAG- www.avantinc.com, or on ebay under seller spending. through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ON! avantid1960. WINCHENDON COURIER 9 OBITUARIES where he worked for Heald Machinery Co. and operations.Stove Co. of Gardner. where he furthered his education. In 1973 he Active in civic affairs throughout his life, Francis was a member of Sacred Heart of Ethel G. Easterbrooks, 82 moved again to the Silicon Valley of Frost was especially well known for his Jesus Church, Gardner. He was also a member California, where he worked until his retire- unflagging efforts to preserve the early histo- of the Napoleon Club, Gardner and the Elks TEMPLETON – Ethel G. ment to Arizona in December 2007. Dave had a ry of Maine and the Piscataqua region. He Lodge No. 1426 of Gardner, where he was a Easterbrooks, age 82, of 51 sense of adventure and was an avid bicyclist, had also served as president of the past Exalted Ruler. Hospital Road, Baldwinville, having spent several years at the sport, and Portsmouth Athenaeum and the historical Mr. LaFontaine was a United States WWII died peacefully July 16 in the was a member of the Different Spokes club of societies of both Eliot and Kittery; he was also Army veteran, and earned the WWII Victory Baldwinville Nursing Home. San Francisco. He enjoyed meeting new peo- chairman of the New England Autograph medal. She was born in St. ple and learning about their cultures. He loved Society and Honorary Past Grand Master and Francis enjoyed playing cribbage, creating Johnsbury,VT on Aug. 12,1925 going new places. His dream was to bicycle historian at St. John’s Masonic Lodge of wood crafts and watching game shows on tele- the daughter of Clinton and through most of the National Parks in the Portsmouth, NH. He had been a governor of vision. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Marion (Morton) Gale and West. the Order of Founders and Patriots of Sox and the New England Patriots. Francis was a long-time resident of Otter River, after David leaves two grown daughters: Kathy America and president of the Society of most enjoyed spending time with his family. moving from Baldwinville. Skinner of San Jose, CA and Patty Walker Piscataqua Pioneers, and was a member of He leaves his wife of 60 years, Eleanor E. Ethel was a devoted wife and loving mother, ofConcrete, WA; his son-in-law, Neil Walker, the Society of the Cincinnati and the Sons of (Viner) LaFontaine of Gardner; one son, Ray who found her greatest enjoyment to be spend- and a beloved grandson, James Skinner. He the American Revolution. He had served as a A. LaFontaine and his wife Kathleen of ing time with her family. She was a long-time also leaves his brother, Richard Fales member of the boards of directors at the Fitzwilliam; one daughter, June E. Klockars member of the Memorial Congregational ofTopsfield; a sister Carolyn Mead of Maine Historical Society and the Robert Frost and her husband William of Winchendon; Church in Baldwinville, where she was a Hollister, CA; a sister, Phyllis Sabol of Auburn home in Derry, NH. Frost’s great-grandfather four grandchildren, Kim LaPointe and her member of its Ames-More Guild and Adult and several nieces, nephews, and friends who had been a founding member in 1845 of the husband Chris, Lisa Klockars, Lance and Eric Fellowship. She was a former member of the loved him dearly. A recent photo of Dave is New England Historic Genealogical Society,of LaFontaine; one great-grandchild, Tyler Christian Education Committee and was a for- posted on his blog at which Frost himself was a lifetime member in Klockars; one aunt, Pauline LaRoche of mer youth group leader. www.crazyguyonabike.com. You are invited to turn. Before building a home on family prop- Gardner; and several nieces, nephews and Her husband of 54 years, Don E. leave a loving message there. The family will erty in Eliot in 1972, Frost had raised his fam- cousins. Easterbrooks, Jr., whom she married on July meet for a memorial service in California on ily in the historic mansion of Sir William Funeral services were held July 16 in the 17,1946, died Feb. 2,2001. She leaves four chil- Aug. 6. Pepperell in Kittery Point, which his father Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., Gardner. Burial dren, Don E. Easterbrooks III and his wife, had purchased in early 1940s. was in St. John’s Cemetery, Gardner. Betsey E. of East Templeton, Judith I. Ryan Joe Frost surrounded himself with books. Memorial contributions may be made to the and her husband Martin E. of Wells, ME, They and their authors were his friends and Diversified Visiting Nursing Assoc., Hospice Irene A. Peters and her husband John J. of Joseph William his gateways to the past, which he delighted in Program, 25 Tucker Drive, Leominster, MA Manchester, NH and Carol S. Wilcox and her visiting. A supremely knowledgeable collec- 01453-6501. husband Carlton K. of Athol; one sister, Helen Pepperrell Frost tor, he shared his love generously, charming Amadon and her husband, Stanley of friends and audiences with recitations from Waterbury Center, VT; eight grandchildren, his favorite authors and donating rare books, ELLIOT, ME – Joseph manuscripts, art, and artifacts to cultural and Rita (Brion) Morley, 89 Ellen Braun, John Peters III, Amy Ryan, Don William Pepperrell Frost of Easterbrooks IV, Todd Peters, Timothy Ryan, historical institutions throughout New Eliot, Maine, passed away England. A skillful orator who stood six feet LEOMINSTER- Rita Jason Wilcox and Joseph Peters; 13 great peacefully on July 5 from (Brion) Morley,89, formerly of grandchildren, one great great grandson and three inches tall, he was always at home at the complications after a fall podium, where he would peer over his glasses North St., died July 7 in the several nephews and nieces. A great grand- from his tractor. Born in Keystone Center. son, James R. Braun, Jr., died in February. to deliver his hallmark dry wit. No one who 1923, he was son of the late knew him will ever forget the grin that used to Mrs. Morley was born in One of 13 children, Ethel was predeceased by Henry Martin Frost and Fitchburg, on Dec. 9, 1918 a her siblings, Bernard Gale, Lyle Gale, Clint appear over his dimpled chin as he waited for Annie (Eldridge) Frost. He his listeners to catch a clever turn of phrase. daughter of Archie and Alva Gale, Paul Gale, Charlie Gale, Delmar Gale, leaves his daughters, (Garceau) Brion and was a Marion Morin, Charlotte Watson, Arlene “In retirement, he became known to many Elizabeth Pepperell Frost and Susan Dennett during his hours at the counter of the Book graduate of Fitchburg High Desrosiers, Carol Ann Gale and Ruth Currier. Frost; his sisters Mary Frost Waterhouse and School in 1936. In 1943 she Funeral services were held July 19 in Guild in downtown Portsmouth, where he Mara Frost Marshall, along with several could share his enthusiasms and expertise joined the WACS and served in Memorial Congregational Church. The Rev. nephews and nieces, all of Maine. His devoted the Asiatic Pacific Theater Robert Johansen and the Rev.Barb Myers offi- with novice and experienced collectors.” wife of more than 50 years, the former Charitable donations may be made to the before being discharged as a ciated. Ann Carley was the organist. Rebecca Kramer, died in 2001, and his brother first lieutenant in1945. Words of remembrance were offered by her Portsmouth Athenaeum or the charity of the John E. Frost, another accomplished local his- donor’s choice. At his request, a memorial She was a bookkeeper and daughter, Irene Peters; her son, Don torian, in 1997. secretary at the former Easterbrooks and her sister and brother-in- service will be held at the St. John’s Lodge No. A businessman and lifelong enthusiast and 1, 351 Middle St., Portsmouth — the oldest con- Iandolli’s Supermarket in law, Helen and Stan Amidon. A scripture advocate for American history and literature, Fitchburg for several years, retiring in 1978. reading was read by her daughter, Judith I. tinuously operating Masonic lodge in the Frost was a direct descendant of Lt. Gen. Sir Americas — on a date to be published. Mrs. Morley was a very active member of Our Ryan. William Pepperrell, Bt., celebrated victor of Lady of the Lake Church serving as eucharis- Interment followed in Greenlawn Cemetery, the battle of Louisbourg in 1745, and also the tic minister and a member of their Women’s Baldwinville, where committal services were cousin and lifelong friend of the great Guild. conducted by Rev. Johansen and Rev. Myers. American poet Robert Frost. He served as a Her husband of 59 years, Richard P. Morley, Acting as pall bearers were her six grandsons, sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World Francis R. ‘Lefty’ died this past February.She leaves three sons, John Peters III, Don Easterbrooks IV, Todd War II and was subsequently commissioned in Patrick B. Morley and his wife Mae, Michael Peters, Tim Ryan, Jason Wilcox and Joseph the U.S. Naval Reserve. He also served as a LaFontaine, 81 D. Morley and his wife Marybeth all of Peters. Dedimus Justice for the state of Maine. Fitchburg, and Richard P.Morley and his wife The Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home (snow- Born in an ancestral home that was one of the GARDNER — Francis R. Heidi of Winchendon; a daughter, Maureen A. ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon earliest houses in Eliot, ME, Frost spent most “Lefty” LaFontaine, age 81, of Morley and her husband, Robert Perkins of directed the funeral arrangements. of his life as a resident of York County. After 58 Halford St. died peacefully Redwood City, CA; six grandsons, nephews beginning his education in a one-room school- surrounded by his family and nieces. She is predeceased by a brother, house, he continued his studies at Boston July 14 in his home, where he Norman C. Brion who died in 1971. University, the University of Maine, the has resided for the past 50 The funeral was held July 11 from the David S. Fales, 67 University of New Hampshire, and McIntosh years. Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home, 243 MESA,AZ — David S. Fales, age 67, of Mesa, Business College. He began his business Born in Gardner on June Water St., Fitchburg, with a Mass in Our Lady AZ died July 5, in a bicycle accident outside of career in management positions with 12, 1927, he was the son of of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St. Burial was Flagstaff,AZ. American Twine and Fabric Corp. and the Frank and Eva (King) in St. Bernard’s Cemetery. He was the son of Roland Fales and Gladys Pepperell Mills in Saco, ME. After serving as LaFontaine. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions m Fales, and he was born in Winchendon on assistant payroll superintendent for the Francis was employed by ay be made to the Our Lady of the Lake Jan. 2, 1941 and was educated here. Dave grad- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, he spent 20 years Foster Grant Co. of Memorial Fund, 1400 Main St., Leominster, uated from Murdock High School in 1959 and as purchasing agent for Seaward Construction Leominster for 32 years as a MA 01453 or to the Christian Children’s Fund, joined the US AirÄForce.\ After he was dis- Company.He retired as assistant to the super- machine maintenance worker, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, VA charged, he moved with his family to Auburn, intendent of schools in York, ME, where he retiring in 1989. He was previ- 23294. was responsible for facilities and business ously employed by Florence
Doneen Durling photos Fernand Sweeney and Mary Soares: Fernand Sweeney and Mary Soares were named the prom king and queen. Full dance floor: Dancers of all ages were “cutting the rug.” Terry Wilkins and Alan Gage: Terry Wilkins, dancing with Alan Gage, seems to be dream- ing of another time and place BROADVIEW HOLDS PROM
WINCHENDON — A prom was held at Broadview in the spring, and the dance floor was filled with young and old, enjoying an evening dressed in lace and finery.Members of the staff brought friends to partner with residents and they waltzed the night away to tunes from the past . Some of the residents were up for teaching the younger dance partners some pretty fancy moves on the dance floor. It was a wonderful evening for all.
MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET. A 100 MILE RIDE IN THE CAR IS NOT GOING TO ENDEAR MITTENS TO YOU EITHER. All local. All the time. WinchendonCourier.com 10 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, July 23, 2008 SPORTSSPORTS Ovitt Takes Triple Crown Series Race WINCHESTER, NH — It was hot and humid The Super Stocks were next out on the track Bacon, Jeremy Wilcox, and Cook. Wilcox went side pole, Adam Brooks started in third, Rob at Monadnock Speedway Saturday night, with a field. Chris Pletcher led them out, with to the inside of Jim Ryder for second, and Williams started in fourth, and Phil Meany which made for an exciting night of racing. Bob Bedaw in second, Craig Cashman in Bacon went to the outside for third. On lap 16 started fifth. When the green flag flew Cub Scout Pack 33 of Jaffrey presented the third, Ken Springer in fourth and John Hall in Wilcox and Bacon raced side by side for sec- Gauthier and Ovitt battled side by side for the nation’s colors as Donna Dutton sang the fifth. Bedaw got a little loose on the start, ond. Billy Ryder still held on to the lead, lead, while Brooks tried to go to the inside of national anthem. The track was slippery from which caused a chain reaction and they threw Wilcox took second, Bacon had third, Jimmy Ovitt. On lap four Brooks took the lead and the heat and humidity but Brandon Warren the caution. They tried again and this time it Ryder Jr. ran in fourth and Jim Ryder ran in Ovitt went by Gauthier to get second. On lap would get his second win of the season in the was Cashman who was slow and caused the fifth. They would run in those positions until seven, Gauthier slowed on the front stretch, Mini Stocks and Bob Bedaw would win for the domino effect. He went to the pits on lap three. the checkers. Billy Ryder took the win, Wilcox but managed to get back up to speed after los- first time this year in the Super Stocks mak- Dana Shepard and Scott McMichaels in the was second and Bacon was third. “It’s a fun ing several positions. Brooks led Ovitt, Meany, ing him the tenth different winner. The North #3x both suffered damage. On lap five Bedaw track, a difficult track, but I really like it,” said Williams and Ron Smith on lap eight. By lap 10 East Classic Lites Racing Series made its first challenged for the lead on the outside of Ryder in Victory Lane. Barry Gray had moved into fifth, he was try- visit to Monadnock Speedway,and Billy Ryder Pletcher and they raced side by side until lap ing to take fourth from Williams by lap 12. On would take that victory. John Lavoie took his seven when Bedaw took the lead. Pletcher fell LATE MODELS lap 13, Jeff Zuidema followed Gray and took second win of the season in the Late Models to second, followed by Springer in third, Dan The Late Models were next out on the track. fifth from Williams. Brooks now led Ovitt, and Brandon Ovitt turned his luck around to Frederick was in fourth, and Nancy Muni ran Monadnock veteran, Eddie Brehio Jr.made an Meany, Gray and Zuidema, but he was about win in the Teddy Bear Pools & Spas Outlaw in fifth. Frederick made a move for second appearance in his #29 car. Todd Warren to get into lap traffic on lap 15. Ovitt began to Pro Triple Crown 50-lap event. Eddie Leclair inside Pletcher and took the position. By lap returned and Jim Maynard was a new addi- catch Brooks on lap 17, and was on his bumper took the win in an exciting 4 Cylinder Enduro 15, Frederick was all over Bedaw for the lead tion to the field this week. Jason Lafleur sat on by lap 20. On lap 22, there was a caution for race. and there was a four-car battle for third the pole, Allen Fellows started second, Jay Scott Brooks, who spun on the backstretch. between Pletcher, Muni, Springer and On the restart, Ovitt jumped into the lead, and MINI STOCKS Maki started third, John Lavoie started McMichaels. Muni would finally take the posi- fourth, and Darrell Keane started fifth. Adam Brooks got into the wall in turn one. Brandon Warren would grab his second win tion on lap 18. The top two pulled away from Lafleur grabbed the lead as the green flag flew. Ovitt began to pull away and the battle on the of the season in the Mini Stock feature event. the field during the battle for third, but Muni Maki and Fellows raced side by side for sec- track was for fourth between Gray and The cars rolled out on to the track for the first had caught them by ond, and Maki took Zuidema. It looked as if Brooks might start to feature event after some exciting qualifying lap 22. It was Bedaw the spot. On lap five catch Ovitt, but Ovitt continued to maintain a heats. In the third Mini Stock heat, Rich in the lead, Lafleur still led, fol- good lead. Meany, Zuidema and Gray battled Fournier plowed his #20 car head-on into the Frederick in second, lowed by Maki, for third and Meany fell to fifth as Zuidema wall in turn two by the pit exit. He was all Muni in third, MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY Keane, Adam Gray, and Gray took third and fourth. Ovitt had a right, but the car wasn’t, so Bill Russell let McMichaels in and Fellows. On lap half stretch lead over Brooks by lap 31. Ovitt Fournier take his #21 car out for the feature. fourth, and Springer seven, Aaron began to get into lap traffic by lap 33 and Eddie Brehio III was also missing from the in fifth. With two to Fellows moved into Brooks began to catch him, however Zuidema feature, due to mechanical problems. Beth go the top three ran fifth, he and Keane and Gray began to catch Brooks. They caught Adams sat on the pole, with Dennis Wallace on bumper to bumper, and on the white flag lap made contact and both spun in turns three him on lap 40 and Brooks, Zuidema and Gray the outside, Tim Jackson in third, Kim Rivet McMichaels appeared to turn up the wick a and four. This brought out the caution flag on all fought for second. This helped Ovitt pull in fourth and Joey Kendall in fifth. Adams bit and he powered by Muni on the outside lap eight. Lafleur restarted in first, Maki in away and he had a five car-length lead by lap jumped out in front, but the field slowed on lap and took third, and looked as if he might take second, Gray in third, Lavoie in fourth, and 45. With three laps to go Ovitt led Brooks, four for a yellow flag brought out by Rivet, second as well. Bedaw took the checkers, point Brehio in fifth. Lafleur jumped out in front Zuidema, Gray and Meany. Brooks, Zuidema who spun in turn two. Adams led, followed by leader Frederick had to settle for second, and Gray stayed right on his bumper. Gray and Gray were all bumper to bumper, but Jackson, Wallace, Kendall and Joe Rogers. McMichaels finished third, Muni took fourth, had a smoking right rear tire. The top five Ovitt continued to pull away. He would get to Adams and Jackson raced side by side as the and Paul Smith grabbed fifth. It was Bedaw’s remained nose to tail through lap 10. On lap 11 the checkered flag first and take his first green flag flew and Jackson took the lead. The first win of the season even though he runs Maki moved into first, Lavoie to second, Outlaw Pro win of the season. He did a few tri- caution flag flew again on lap five as Rivet second in the points race and he was the tenth Lafleur dropped to third, Gray was in fourth umphant donuts on the front stretch and made contact with Justin Burns in the #2 car different winner in 10 weeks in the Super and Brehio ran in fifth. On lap 14, Gray and cruised into Victory Lane for the celebration. and spun. Jackson led Kendall, Adams, Stock division. “It’s a new ballgame for me Aaron Fellows made contact on the front Brooks finished second, Zuidema third, Gray Brandon Warren, and Wallace. On the restart here,” said Bedaw in Victory Lane, “I used to stretch, then Fellows got into Gray in turns fourth, and Meany fifth. Ovitt invited the Cub Kendall took the lead and Rivet and Burns be a one man crew, but now I’ve got a team!” one and two. This brought out the caution. Scouts to share his Victory Lane pictures and celebration. He said, “If you’re down you’ve made contact again with Burns spinning on CLASSIC LITES Fellows retired to the pits and was unable to the front stretch and Rivet going around by return. Gray changed tires and came back out. got to dig out of it, and we dug out of it.” herself in turn two. The caution flew for the The North East Classic Lites Racing Series On the restart Brehio got turned around, but 4-CYLINDER ENDURO third time on lap six. Kendall held the lead made its first visit to Monadnock Speedway managed not to hit anything or get hit. This with Jackson in second, Warren in third, this weekend. The cars they run are 5/8 scale brought out another yellow. Gray went back The last race of the night was a 50-lap four Adams in fourth and Rogers in fifth. As the models of vintage cars from 1928 to 1948, also into the pits, and Brehio pitted as well. The Cylinder Enduro feature. Eric Pomasko led green flew for the restart, Warren moved to known as Dwarf Cars. They race four cylin- track crew picked up debris in turn four, and the field out, with Scott Hatt in second, Ray the inside of Kendall and took the lead on lap der 600cc GSXR motorcycle engines. These Brehio returned to the track. Maki led, fol- Dingman Jr in third, Jason Roberts in fourth, seven. By lap nine he had about a five car- cars can reach speeds up to 90 mph on an oval lowed by Lavoie, Lafleur, Allen Fellows, and and Tom Hamilton in fifth. On the start length lead over second. Derek Bergquist track. These cars race at other tracks in the the 14. On the restart, Maki pulled away. Pomasko took the lead as Dick Houle spun and moved into the top five and was in third by lap region, but most often at Hudson Speedway. Maynard spun in turns three and four,but did- Bruce Clark took the #38x hard into the wall. 11. On lap 13, Bergquist went around Kendall They return to Monadnock on Sept. 6. Jim n’t draw the caution. On lap 18 Lavoie chal- The field was red flagged as emergency crews and took the second position. Meanwhile, Ryder led the field out on the track for their 25- lenged Maki for the lead, but was unable to get checked on him and towed his car away. He Wallace’s right front tire was smoking signifi- lap feature event. Eric Williams sat on the out- by. He tried again on lap 20, and they raced wasn’t hurt and the race continued. Hatt cantly and he went to the pits on lap 16. side pole, Joe Poisson was third, John Provost side by side for a lap, and Lavoie took the lead made a move for the lead and he and Pomasko Warren began to encounter lap traffic and started fourth, and Ralph Cook rounded out on lap 21. With two laps to go Lavoie still led, raced side by side. Then Adam Houle joined Bergquist began to catch him. Kendall still the top five. Ryder jumped to the lead on the Maki followed in second, Lafleur in third, the battle, but Eddie Leclair, in the #89x would ran in third, Jackson in fourth and Adams in start and began to pull away from the field. Allen Fellows in fourth, and Darrell Keane in come away with the lead. Houle took second, fifth. Bergquist had begun to narrow the lead Williams ran in second, Cook in third, Jimmy fifth. They ran in that order for the last two Hatt ran in third and Pomasko dropped to down with two laps to go, but was unable to Ryder Jr. ran in fourth, and Poisson in fifth. laps and Lavoie picked up his second win of fourth. Pat Houle began to make his way into catch Warren, who cruised to the checkers for By lap seven Billy Ryder had zipped into sec- the season. “This was a good night for us,” he the top five and he moved into third, Hatt fell his second win with about a car length over ond place and was gaining on the leader. By stated in Victory Lane. to fourth and Louis Maher ran in fifth. On lap Bergquist. Kendall finished third, Jackson lap 11 Billy Ryder passed Jim Ryder for the 18 they went four wide on the front stretch and came home fourth, and Chris McTaggart fin- lead on the outside in turns one and two. Eric OUTLAW PRO Adam Houle made contact with the wall. On ished fifth. In Victory Lane, point leader Bacon ran in third, Williams in fourth, and The Teddy Bear Pools & Spas Outlaw Pro lap 20, Thomas Houle spun in turn three and Bergquist said, “It’s a little slippery out here Cook in fifth. On lap 13, Danny Shields Triple Crown 50-lap event was next up. Barry Hamilton and Pat Houle spun on the back- tonight.” brought his car to the pits, and the caution Gray won the first race of the Triple Crown on stretch. Leclair still led over Josh Houle on lap flew when Williams and Matt Merry went SUPER STOCKS April 26. Steve Gauthier led the field out on to around on the backstretch. On the restart, the track. Brandon Ovitt started on the out- Billy Ryder still led, followed by Jim Ryder, Turn To SPEEDWAY, page 11
WLL 9 Year Old Jimmy Fund Opens Season SPORTS BRIEFS
BY TODD PARKS This event gives the city of Gardner an Winchendon’s 9-year old Jimmy Fund base- Basketball clinic offered opportunity to showcase our swim team but ball team opened their season in Leominster to also highlight the outstanding pool that we WINCHENDON — Hoops will be in the air have to offer our fellow competitors. The July 14 and 18. next week as a “skills and drills basketball Opening against Leominster American, local businesses will be eager to welcome the clinic” will be held at Murdock Middle-High many visitors that will be here over the week- Austin Caruso singled to lead off, then scored School on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, on a double hit by Bradley Parks. Dakota end of July 25-27. Nearly 500 swimmers will July 28, 29, and 31, from 6 - 8 p.m. be competing throughout the weekend for the Girard’s sac fly to center scored Parks, then Current and former varsity coaches from Will Iannacone, Shawn Martin, and Kyle coveted spots. So on Sunday as the sun begins throughout the region will be on hand to con- to set and the water becomes still, so will the Connors hit consecutive singles, scoring duct the clinic, which is open to girls who will Iannacone for an early 3-0 lead. Leominster Greenwood pool on another weekend of com- be in grades 5 through 12 when the new petition. American responded taking a 7-3 lead scoring school year begins. four in the first and three in the second. John The clinic will focus on basic skills includ- Hancock made a nice stop in right field throw- ing passing, dribbling, shooting, and Hypnotist fund raiser scheduled ing it in to Caruso who threw out the rebounding, and all the other little things WINCHENDON — As the Jimmy Fund Leominster runner at the plate to end the sec- that go into playing successfully. Pre- regis- ond. Winchendon answered back in the third baseball season gets under way, there will be tration is $15 with a $25 fee for opening day several fund raising efforts put forth. The with Parks singling, stealing second then registration. scoring on a hard single by Girard who then local teams are very successful each year in Everyone who takes part will receive a clin- donating a significant amount of money to stole second, third, and home to get ic t-shirt and be treated to a pizza party on Winchendon close at 7-5. Leominster would the Jimmy Fund and hope this year will also Thursday night. be successful. tack on three runs in the third spreading the More information, including registration lead to 10-5. In the fourth, Travis Hull hit a With that in mind, the 9-year old team has forms, can be obtained from John Maliska at booked a great evening with hypnotist double then stole third, but Leominster pitch- Courtesy photo his office (Maliska Mortgage Group) at 3 ing was able to strike out two to end the Michael Grady at the American Legion on Bradley Parks pitching and Jacob Mahan playing Central St., next to Dunkin’ Donuts or by call- Saturday, Aug. 2 beginning at 7:30 p.m. To inning. Winchendon’s infield settled in nicely ing him at (978) 297-4789. and shut down Leominster for two scoreless first on the 9-year olds Jimmy Fund team. order tickets or for more information, con innings. Winchendon’s top of the order broke tact Kelly Desgroseilliers at (978) 297-5043. tled down on the mound and kept Leominster Greenwood gears up Tickets will be available at the door. through for a third time in the fifth when Jake scoreless in the third, then surrendered a sin- Mahan walked and scored when Parks con- gle run in the fourth giving Leominster a 5-3 for competition nected for his second double of the game. A lead. That is all Leominster would get, and in late charge ended just short when Martin the fifth Winchendon’s bats came alive. Parks GARDNER — As the days draw closer to Handgun safety stole home in the sixth, but Leominster was hit his second double of the game and came Greenwood Memorial Swim Club’s End of able to preserve the 10-7 win on Jacob WINCHENDON — The Winchendon Town around to score on singles by Girard and Summer Challenge swim meet the local busi- Republican Committee and Winchendon Rod Rocheleau’s hard grounder to end the game. Iannacone. Martin singled Girard in to tie the nesses are hoping the 1,000 people this event Winchendon’s second game of the week & Gun Club are co-sponsoring the game, then on an aggressive play Iannacone attracts will dine, shop and sleep within the Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association saw another face off in Leominster, this time would be out at home to end the inning. The city of Gardner and the surrounding towns. against Leominster National. Winchendon’s basic handgun safety course from 8 a.m.-2 sixth saw Winchendon load the bases for Starting on Friday, July 25 and ending on p.m. Aug. 9 at the Rod & Gun Club on River top of the order once again started off strong, Mahan who singled in Connors to take the Sunday, July 27, there will be non-stop swim- with Parks, Girard, and Iannacone, hitting Street. Certificates will be awarded on com- lead. Eric Desgroseilliers surprised everyone ming and that means people from all over pletion of the course. Course instructor is consecutive two out singles, scoring Parks to with a fantastic steal of home, just beating the New England will converge on our fair city. get Winchendon on the board. Leominster Phillipston Police Sgt. Kevin Dodge. Class is tag with a great slide giving Winchendon a 7- They come not only to compete but to dine at limited to 20, so reserve a spot early by calling came out swinging, but a great leaping play 5 lead. Leominster threatened in the bottom the local restaurants and fill our local hotels. by Caruso kept the score at 4-1 after the first. Wayne Fletcher at 9978) 297-3220 or Vince of the sixth loading the bases, but Martin Most of the families will be staying Leger at (978) 297-0883/ Winchendon’s three, four, and five hitters recorded the final out to preserve the win. overnight because of the convenience and once again came through in the third, Parks Winchendon played hard in both games net- practicality of not having to drive back and doubled, Girard walked, then Iannacone sin- ting them a 1-1 record and a great start to the forth; not to mention that the high price of gled both in to close the gap to 4-3. Girard set- summer season. gas has greatly impacted most people. Wednesday, July 23, 2008 WINCHENDON COURIER 11 Winchendon Courier
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SPEEDWAY continued from page 10 Leclair. Johnson took his car to the Belchertown; Phil Meany, Gardner; Super Stock Finish: Bob Bedaw, Beth Adams, Winchendon; Joe infield with problems and Pat Houle Ron Smith, Oakham; Fran Colson, Greenfield; Dan Frederick, Rogers, Ludlow, VT; Rick Sault, did the same on lap 44. In the end, Gardner; Rob Williams, Greenfield; Scott MacMichael, New Winchester, NH; Chris Davis, 25 as Tim LeBlanc drove head on Spaulding wasn’t able to catch Winchendon; Steve Gauthier, London, NH; Nancy Muni, Winchester, NH; Kim Rivet, into the front stretch wall coming Leclair who took the win. Gauffin Jaffrey; Scott Brooks, Townshend, Harwinton, CT; Ken Springer, Chicopee; Rick Abbott, Winchester, out of turn four. This brought out took third and Pomasko took fourth. VT; James Hancock, Litchfield, NH; Swanzey, NH; Chris Pletcher, NH; Justin Burns, Ayer; Rich the red flag and he rolled his car This Saturday, Monadnock George Frost, Fitchburg. Hillsboro, NH; John Hall, Shelburne Fournier, Warwick; Shawn down into the infield. The race con- Speedway will welcome back the Late Model Finish (unofficial at Falls; Dana Shepard, Putney, VT; Doubleday, Belchertown; Dennis tinued with Leclair still in the lead, open wheel winged race machines of press time): John Lavoie, West Kevin Ouellette, Fitchburg; Paul Wallace, Jaffrey. Houle in second, and Pomasko in NEMA for Kayem Hot Dog Night Peterborough, NH; Jay Maki, Smith, Athol; Buster Duncan, Top Ten 4-cylinder Enduros: third. CJ Johnson was in fourth and plus Outlaw Pros, Late Models, Fitchburg; Jason Lafleur, Greenfield; Jim Valliere, Swnzey, Eddie LeClair, Winchendon; Jason Hatt ran in fifth. By lap 33 Leclair Super Stocks, Mini Stocks and Full Belchertown, Allen Fellows, NH; Jeremy Sorel, Palmer; Bill Spaulding, Winchester, NH; Matt had almost a half lap lead over the Size enduros. Racing starts at 6 p.m. Newport, NH; Darrell Keane, Johnston, Athol; Craig Cashman, Gauffin, Hancock, NH; Eric rest of the field. On lap 36, the sec- For more information, log onto Springfield; Todd Warren, Sterling; Keene, NH Pomasko, Jaffrey; Eric ond place car of Josh Houle went www.monadnockspeedway.com. Ed Brehio Jr, Baldwinville; Andy Mini Stock Finish: Brandon Starkweather, Marlborough, NH; around and Jason Spaulding moved Outlaw Pro Finish: Brandon Brooks, Winchendon; Adam Gray, Warren, Chicopee; Derek Bergquist, Scott Hatt, Keene, NH; Tim into second over Johnson, Matt Ovitt, Bernardston; Adam Brooks, Belchertown; James Maynard, Warwick; Joey Kendall, Paquette, Bennington, NH; Dick Gauffin, and Pomasko. With 10 laps Winchendon; Jeff Zuidema, North South Deerfield; Aaron Fellows, Winchendon; Tim Jackson, Jaffrey; Houle, Brattleboro, VT; Julia to go Spaulding was catching Brookfield; Barry Gray, Croydon, NH Chris McTaggart, Winchester, NH; Raymond, Bernardston; Rob 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Lights! Action! In Winchendon!
BY SARA WILLIAMS readings, new play festivals, and explained Lillie. With the help of a the show closed, I broke my ankle, full production of Shakespeare’s A SPECIAL TO THE COURIER shows to the community and build it friend and colleague, Lillie began which turned out to be a blessing in Midsummer Night’s Dream with WINCHENDON — The stage comes up with positive messages. We believe planning for the new troop in 2002. disguise. I had six weeks that I could Clark assistance. alive as Winchendon welcomes the that there is already enough enter- After leaving Shakespeare & Co., not do my ‘normal job’ of bus driving. Currently, the theatre company has Doors and Windows Theatre tainment out there that glorifies all Lillie returned to Winchendon and Again, the theatre company came a studio for the fall to teach classes Company. Named for the adage, that is bad and wrong with our socie- worked as a bus driver for the local back and began to resonate in my soul and hold rehearsals. Over the sum- “when God closes a door, He opens a ty. It is time to remind ourselves what school district. Through this job, she again. I knew that it was time to step mer, the company is working with the window,” the company brings to life is good about it.” began reconnecting with the commu- out of the shadows, and begin to put Clark in holding a summer drama the philosophy of making choices, Inspired while working for the nity. my dream into action. And this region camp. Lillie hopes to continue work- taking chances and creating change. Shakespeare & Co in Lenox, Lillie “It was there that I got to see how needs new life and possibilities ing the Clark as a performance and Developed by Brenda Lillie as a decided to take a break from her the kids acted and thought and felt breathed into it,” said Lillie. drama camp location. This fall, the Christian theatre troop, the Doors and demanding career as production stage about life here in town. I was re- The Doors and Windows Theatre company will host a coffeehouse once Windows Theatre Company promotes manager. inspired to use theatre as a medium to Company will hold classes beginning a month at the Clark during this the development of community. “I wanted my work to mean some- help these kids and parents and adults this fall. A 10-week session begins Friday Community night. However, “[The Christian influence] informs thing. I wanted to be able to inspire alike to find their excellence. To begin Sept. 29, consisting of various types of the company is looking for a space at the vision of the company,the attitude the way I had been, I wanted use my to dream dreams, and begin to believe acting classes in improvisation, pan- the center of town to be used as a cof- behind our work, and the decisions we talents for something greater than that good and indeed great things are tomime, scene and character building. feehouse, performance and rehearsal make. Doing theatre on any level takes applause and recognition. I was tired possible, if we put our minds to it, and Beginner class will be one hour long space where they can host theatre and great faith and hope. This is what we of working for an artistic director,and don’t give up at the first sign of trou- and cost $10 a class. Character build- art events. bring to the table with our I realized that it was time I used my ble. I was asked to teach a drama class ing classes will be an hour and a half For those interested in becoming a Christianity and what we wish to pass talents the way God had intended for the Youth group at my church, and and cost $15 a class. Registration member of the Doors and Windows on to the community,” explained them to be used. Suddenly I knew that fell in love with teaching again. I was begins Aug. 12 at the Cornerstone Theatre company contact Brenda Lillie. “It is our desire to bring classes, my life was about to change. My work asked to direct a musical and fell in Church or online at the church web- Lillie at (978) 297-3125. coffeehouses, art exhibits, poetry wasn’t needed in the Berkshires,” love with the stage again. In 2005, after site. In Spring 2009, they hope to do a
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- in the westerly line of School Street; Thence Fargo Bank, N.A., dated October 28, 2005, REAL ESTATE vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt S. 09¡ 04’ 46” E., by the Westerly line of and recorded with the Worcester County By virtue and in execution of the Power in full of the purchase price. The description School Street, 119.70 feet to a point at the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at of Sale contained in a certain mortgage of the premises contained in said mortgage intersection of School Street and Park Street Book 37696, Page 207 has filed with said given by Christina M. Homon and Gene W. shall control in the event of an error in this and the place of beginning. Containing court a complaint for authority to foreclose Theriault to Mortgage Electronic Registration publication. 11,167 square feet. Subject to and with the said mortgage in the manner following: by Systems, Inc. , dated November 18, 2005 Other terms, if any, to be announced at benefit of a right of way along the Westerly entry and possession and exercise of power and recorded with the Worcester County the sale. line as set forth in a deed from Frank E. of sale. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS Demary to Zula I. Odett, recorded with said If you are entitled to the benefits of the Book 37892, Page 273, of which mortgage TRUSTEE Deeds, Book 2322, Page 283. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee is Present holder of said mortgage For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded ed and you object to such foreclosure you or the present holder, for breach of the condi- with the Worcester County (Worcester your attorney should file a written appear- tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of By its Attorneys, District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34868, ance and answer in said court at Boston on foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Page 105 or before the 25th of AUG 2008 or you may Auction at 5:00 p.m. on August 11, 2008, on 150 California Street The premises will be sold subject to any be forever barred from claiming that such the mortgaged premises located at 398 Newton, MA 02458 and all unpaid taxes and other municipal foreclosure is invalid under said act. Central Street , Winchendon, Worcester (617) 558-0500 assessments and liens, and subject to prior Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief County, Massachusetts, all and singular the 200801-2735 - YEL liens or other enforceable encumbrances of Justice of said Court on JUL 10, 2008. premises described in said mortgage, July 16, 2008 record entitled to precedence over this mort- Attest: TO WIT: July 23, 2008 gage, and subject to and with the benefit of DEBORAH J. PATTERSON The land in the northerly park of July 30, 2008 all easements, restrictions, reservations and RECORDER Winchendon, Worcester County, conditions of record and subject to all tenan- 200609-1257-BLU Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon, LEGAL NOTICE cies and/or rights of parties in possession. July 23, 2008 known and numbered 398 Central Street, MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- bounded and described as follows: By virtue of and in execution of the Power tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a THE COMMONWEALTH OF Commencing at a stake and stones on of Sale contained in a certain mortgage deposit must be shown at the time and place MASSACHUSETTS the westerly side of said Central Street at the given by Paul Volmar a/k/a Paul R. Volmar of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the LAND COURT southeast corner of land now or formerly and Tawnia Volmar to Mortgage Electronic mortgage holder and its designee(s) are DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT owned by Mrs. William W. Godding; thence Registration Systems, Inc., acting solely as exempt from this requirement); high bidder to (SEAL)Case No. 376932 North 78¡ West on land now or formerly nominee for Flagstar Bank, FSB, dated sign written Memorandum of Sale upon To: of said Godding eight rods to a stake and October 18, 2004 and recorded with the acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price Carol Ann Gormley stones; thence Worcester County (Worcester District) payable in cash or current funds in thirty (30) and to all persons entitled to the benefit of South 13¡ West five rods to a stake and Registry of Deeds in Book 34868, Page 106 days from the date of the sale at the offices the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. stones; thence of which mortgage EverHome Mortgage of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, Aurora Loan Services, LLC claiming to be the South 78¡ East eight rods to a stake and Company, is the present holder by assign- P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210, holder of a Mortgage covering real stones on the westerly line of said Central ment, for breach of conditions of said mort- Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100, or such other property in Winchendon, numbered 1 Brown Street; thence gage and for the purpose of foreclosing the time as may be designated by mortgagee. Court given by Carol Ann Gormley to Northerly on said Central Street five rods same, the mortgaged premises located at The description for the premises contained in Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, to the point of beginning and containing one- 112 School Street, Winchendon, MA will be said mortgage shall control in the event of a Inc., dated March 14, 2006, and recorded fourth acre, more or less. sold at a Public Auction at 10:00 AM on typographical error in this publication. with the Worcester County (Worcester For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- August 1, 2008 at the mortgaged premises, Other terms to be announced at the sale. District) Registry of Deeds at Book 38554, ed with Worcester County (Worcester more particularly described below, all and EverHome Mortgage Company Page 179 by assignment has filed with said District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34699, singular the premises described in said mort- Korde & Associates, P.C. court a complaint for authority to foreclose Page 250. gage, to wit: 321 Billerica Road, Suite 210 said mortgage in the manner following: by These premises will be sold and con- The land with the buildings thereon on Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 entry and possession and exercise of power veyed subject to and with the benefit of all the westerly side of School Street and the (978) 256-1500 of sale. rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, northerly side of Park Street in Winchendon, (07-7434F/Everhome/Volmar)(07/16/08, If you are entitled to the benefits of the covenants, liens or claims in the nature of Worcester County, Massachusetts, being 07/23/08, 07/30/08)(118007) Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- liens, improvements, public assessments, shown on a plan entitled: “Plan of Land July 16, 2008 ed and you object to such foreclosure you any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Prepared for Clyde H. and Marilyn Wilber, July 23, 2008 or your attorney should file a written water and sewer liens and any other munici- Winchendon, MA, August 2, 1995, Szoc July 30, 2008 appearance and answer in said court at pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Surveyors, 32 Pleasant Street, Gardner, MA” Boston on or before the 25th of August, brances of record which are in force and are which plan is recorded with Worcester THE COMMONWEALTH OF 2008 or you may be forever barred from applicable, having priority over said mort- District Registry Of Deeds, Plan Book 695, MASSACHUSETTS claiming that such foreclosure is invalid gage, whether or not reference to such Plan 85, bounded and described as follows: LAND COURT under said act. restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Commencing at a point at the intersection of DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Justice or encumbrances is made in the deed. School Street and Park Street; Thence S. 68¡ (SEAL)Case No. 376845 of said Court on July 9th, 2008. TERMS OF SALE: 58’ 48” W., by the Northerly line of Park To: Attest: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Street, 75.30 feet to a Worcester County Jon R. Lucia, Theresa Rosa DEBORAH J. PATTERSON Dollars by certified or bank check will be Highway bound at the Southeasterly corner and to all persons entitled to the benefit of RECORDER required to be paid by the purchaser at the of land now or formerly of Mark A. Bailey, et the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. 200803-1740-PRP time and place of sale. The balance is to be ux; Thence N. 16¡ 59’ 12” W., by said Bailey Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. claiming to be the July 23, 2008 paid by certified or bank check at Harmon land 99.74 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 23¡ holder of a Mortgage covering real property Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, 18’ 13” W., by said Bailey land 46.78 feet to a in Winchendon, numbered 36 Converse Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to point at a corner of land now or formerly of Drive given by Jon R. Lucia a/k/a J. Lucia, P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Clyde H. Wilber et ux; Thence N. 86¡ 01’ 58” Theresa Rosa a/k/a Theresa D. Rosa and Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) E., by said Wilber land, 99.28 feet to a point Darren Rosa a/k/a Darren A. Rosa to Wells Wednesday, July 23, 2008 WINCHENDON COURIER 13 Summertime Solutions
t’s summertime and the livin’ TAKE your In a medium saucepan, combine medium temperature and become and film in a Ziplock®Æ bag under is easy — until you encounter house- two cups granulated sugar and 2 ash covered. a white towel. And reload your some typical warm weather THE plants ?Ω cups water and bring to a boil. *If you flip your steak more than camera in the shade because Inuisances. From treating Cook over medium heat for five once, you’re probably cooking it exposing it to direct sun can streak mosquito bites and watering your HINT minutes and let cool. Add the juice wrong? Grilling experts say you your pictures. plants, to getting the most from of six lemons, the juice of two can properly sear meat by using your grill, this week’s column will KAREN oranges, and one grated orange higher heat, and turning it just TOT TIPS spotlight some tricks and tips to TRAINOR peel to the syrup. Add one cup once. A nice crust will form and Kids just love hot fun in the make your life a little easier. fresh mint leaves if desired. Cover seal in the flavor, and keep foods summertime and here are some and let stand one hour, then strain from sticking. BITE BACK easy tips to make their sun time watered for up to a month by lemon syrup into a jar and chill. *When grilling hamburger pat- even more fun time! To prevent Are you itching for relief from watering the plant well and then For each serving put 1/3 cup lemon ties, you’ll get a juicier burger if toddlers from falling down in the scratching this season? If mosqui- placing it (pot and all) in a clear syrup into an eight ounce glass you rub each side of the meat with backyard kiddie pool, simply apply toes are putting the bite on you, plastic bag. Tie it securely on the filled with crushed ice and cold cold water before grilling. self adhesive rubber bathtub top and bottom. Place the plant in water. Mix or shake well. Serves fight back with this great home SNAPS ARE A SNAP appliques to the bottom of the pool remedy that’s as effective as com- northern light. When you return, two. before filling. Don’t throw out simply untie the top and let the mercial treatments. Just mix GREAT GRILLING TIPS Vacation beach photos are great those little plastic squeeze contain- together one bottle of rubbing plant adjust to room air for a day fun in the sun souvenirs but get- ers of lemon and lime juice! Save alcohol and 12 Bayer aspirin or or two before removing the plastic Steamed clams are one of sum- ting a good shot isn’t all fun and them throughout the year to be generic clone. Allow the aspirin to completely. Or, if you have several mer’s most delicious gifts! Here is games. Here are some more tips recycled into fun warm weather dissolve in the alcohol. Then shake smaller plants, simply place a a quick and easy way to enjoy the from the pros to up the odds of squirters for kids. And because the bottle and you’re good to go! thick, wet towel in the bottom of delicious appetizers without both- your snaps making to the photo they float, the yellow and green When the bugs start biting, apply the bathtub and place pots on top ering to boil on the stove: Clams album. To avoid shadows and plastic fruit are a great bath or the solution to the skin with a cot- of the towel for the duration. The and mussels can be cooked right in squinting, take the direct sun off pool toy. If you have a pool, you ton ball for instant relief ! This plants should remain moist for their shells in the microwave, if your subject’s face. Snap the photo know inflatable toys are truly dis- mixture lasts all season and it’s an about a week. you arrange them in a circle in a when the subject is the shade of an posable. But before you throw inexpensive way to treat minor PUT ON THE SQUEEZE pie plate, with open ends outward. umbrella, or wait for a cloud to away an inflatable toy with a tiny insect bites. Just be sure to label Cover loosely with wax paper and block out direct sun. For great hole, try mending it with a drop or the bottle for safety’s sake! When life gives you cook for five minutes or so until ocean view, keep the horizon two of clear nail polish. Let dry lemons...make lemonade! This the shells open. straight and to the bottom or top of thoroughly and your child may get recipe from the 1950s is a bit of Did you know? the frame. A centered horizon is many more hours of play from the SELF WATERING PLANTS work, but it produces true old fash- *As a rule of thumb, when you always less dramatic. Remember, toy! Going on vacation? You can keep ioned lemonade sure to “hit the grill with charcoal, it takes about sand and water are a camera’s spot” on a hot summer afternoon. 30 minutes for coals to reach a enemy. On the beach, keep camera
NEWS BRIEFS PARENTS HELPING WINCHENDON — A new parents support groups called Parents Helping Parents will begin meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday in Winchendon. If interested, and for further information, call (800) 632-8188 or log onto www.parentshelpingparents.org. FREE PLAY WINCHENDON — The summer drama group at the Clark YMCA is presenting its production of Excerpts from A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream Friday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Clark. Admission is free. GAZE AT THE STARS WINCHENDON — This week beginning at dusk at the Smith Community Pavilion star gazing at the night sky will be the order of the evening. Free and open to the public. NEEDHAMS IN CONCERT On Aug. 2 beginning at 7 p.m. the gospel group the Needhams will be in concert at the United Parish, 39 Front St., Winchendon. A free will offering will be accepted. SEARCH LOCAL. IT’S A NO-BRAINER
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BY RUTH DEAMICIS COURIER EDITOR WINCHINDON — A sunshine filled day, a soft breeze, a view out over the Millers River to the Murdock Forest across the way; what better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by sipping tea on the veranda of the Murdock Whitney House? The tea was provided by the members of the Winchendon Historical Society in two Ruth DeAmicis photos seatings, and they served to a packed house Above left: Paul, Leah, Padraic and Connor Halloran took part in the tea. Right: The rest of the Halloran family, Trisha and Emma, were with Ron and Elaine Gaspard, both times. aunt and uncle to the clan. Below left: Veronica Gomez and Donna Branch select from a tray of sandwiches. Right: The Murdock Key Club provided help as one Small sandwiches, trays of desserts and of their service projects, and enjoyed tea and goodies in the kitchen themselves. From left: Alexis Jenkins, Kara Komprathoum, Katie Johnson, Katie McKellick, either lemonade or hot tea were served by the Sarah McKellick, Kellie Broome and Lane Kurylow Murdock Key Club, gracefully wending their way between tables to offer filled platters to the guests. The Historical Society has planned a sec- ond tea Aug. 10 with a seating at 2 p.m. and a second at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and reservations are encouraged. To book a place at the next Tea on the Veranda call (978) 297-2142.
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Barry Schonborg of Westminster, (far left) won Best of Show for his antique 1905 Reo at Monty Tech’s third annual Superintendent’s Dust Off Car Show held recently at the school. The car has been in Schonborg’s family since his father bought it in the 1950s. Joining Superintendent-Director James R. Culkeen (right) in presenting the winning trophy are, left to right, Sarah and Jesse Fritz of Fitchburg, Gabriella Alleva of Lunenburg and Eoin Haggerty of Gardner.
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