Forte Forever by SETH SIGNA of Many at SPECIAL to the COURIER Murdock

(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Friday, December 25, 2015 Newsstand: 75 cents Holiday-themed buildings Forte forever BY SETH SIGNA of many at SPECIAL TO THE COURIER Murdock. WINCHENDON — Jackie The day featured on WHS tour Skawski, Murdock High marked an end School class of 2014, remem- to Forte’s 34 bers the time she made Steve year teaching Forte cry. career, during She said she made him cry which he not once when she was talking only taught to him about all the uncer- multiple lev- tainties that come with senior els of history, Steve Forte year, and the future, and plan- current events, ning life. and political courses, but also At the time she was a lot coached football, baseball, and more emotional about all of it basketball. and she started to cry a little, Throughout his long career, and after he started to cry a he had a lasting impact on little. many of his students. “It was so nice. It showed “There is a lot more to Forte how much he cared. I kind of than the stories. He is very knew already, since I knew helpful in a lot of different him through my sister, but it aspects of life, not just good just really reinforced it,” said at teaching history,” said Skawski. Skawski. In many cases in students’ Marcus Allen, class of lives teachers can be a hit or 2015, said, “Forte is a part of a miss. Murdock. The school is so Oftentimes the teacher may small it is a family.” Mat Plamondon photos be just that, a teacher of one He has been more to students than just a history Ashlyn Musgrove age 9 marvels at the Darling house’ Christmas tree particular subject. However, once in a while teacher or a current events BY APRIL GOODWIN year’s Holiday Home Tour presented by the there is one who breaks that and politics teacher, he has COURIER CORRESPONDENT Winchendon Historical Society. mold. Murdock High School been a friend. WINCHENDON — Ornate furnishings, Each stop along the tour gave delightful students had the experience “A special kind of outlet warm fires, and elegantly decorated trees wel- insight into the rich history of the town. to have one such star teach for many people,” as Robert comed and astounded guests as they walked Gorgeous decorations, chandeliers, and furni- them. Pesce, class of 2015, put it. through room after room of beauty and sophis- ture transported guests into a different era as Come Dec. 18, when stu- Students were asked what tication. The picturesque scene was not some- the hosts, homeowners, and historians gladly dents and faculty head home their first impressions of thing out of a storybook; rather it was the explained the story behind their particular for their holiday break, Forte Forte were. Answers ranged historical homes of Winchendon offering a piece of history. will not be among the facul- from, “He seemed really Turn To FORTE A12 peak into the grace of days past during this ty returning, to the dismay page Turn To TOUR page A9 Honoring veterans at holidays as part of national tradition

BY APRIL GOODWIN continues to follow the mission it to grow and get the youth COURIER CORRESPONDENT to Remember, Honor, Teach involved.” WINCHENDON — Beginning while expanding to involve On Friday Dec. 11, children in 2007, Winchendon honored more of the community every from schools in Winchendon its veterans with its first cer- year. and of the nearby community emony for Wreaths Across “This event is very mean- placed wreaths at the graves America, a national event ingful for the community as of more than 3,000 veterans at dedicated to remembering and a whole,” explained Bridget the Massachusetts Veterans Mat Plamondon photos honoring fallen heroes. Eight Marinelli, who coordinat- Memorial Cemetery. The cere- Paige Lafrennie, age 12, and Shaina Thompson, age 11, hang their orna- years later, this annual tradi- ed this year’s event for the mony for this prestigious event ments on the tree at the youth center. tion of dedication and integrity first time. “The goal is to get was held the following morning above the rows of graves now adorned with wreaths. Fundraising begins at the Meowy Christmas end of October in order to host the Wreaths Across America ceremony each year. Various from Better Tomorrow community service groups, churches, grants, and so on BY APRIL GOODWIN with the shelter and youth cen- come together to raise money COURIER CORRESPONDENT ter. Every Saturday, the shelter for this significant event. Fire WINCHENDON — Even the hosts crafts, games, and other and Iron station 857 raised most furry enjoy a bit of holiday activities for young volunteers $2,000 through a veteran fun this time of year, and the to enjoy. memorial ride, while Knight adults at A Better Tomorrow “First the kids volunteer on of the Inferno raised $2,800 Shelter for Cats, with help from the cat shelter side, then they through a golf tournament. Bethany Bible Chapel co-spon- get to go over to the youth cen- The Robinson-Broadhurst sored an afternoon of orna- ter and have some more fun,” Foundation generously grant- ment making recently at the shelter director Sarah Fearing ed $1,000 to the cause, and the shelter on Central Street; much explained with a smile. “They remaining costs were covered to the amusement of the feline all really enjoy helping out.” thanks to various other donors. population in attendance. The Bethany Bible Chapel “We are so grateful for every- A Better Tomorrow Shelter of Winchendon and their one’s generous donations – this for Cats has been helping Beautiful You youth min- year and every year,” Marinelli the local feline community istry hosted the week’s holi- said sincerely. find loving homes since 2012. day-themed event. This is the Mat Plamondon photos Wreaths Across America is In addition to being a volun- first year they have hosted the John H. Farmer Sr. places a wreath as his granddaughter Leona M. Farmer teer-run organization that ornament making and they age 9 watches. Turn To WREATHS page A9 rehouses stray and abandoned hope to make it an annual cats in the area, the shelter is event in the future, especial- also known for hosting various ly given this year’s successful activities for the youth of the turnout. community. Haddad named permanently Children of WINCHENDON — While staff, teachers, and parents to “I don’t think we could find all ages came to Steve Haddad has been at the create an overview for a super- a better choice,” said Janet spend the after- helm of the public schools for intendent’s review of Haddad’s Corbosiero. noon making several months now, it was work. Each committee mem- Haddad thanked the mem- ornaments and a relief to have the School ber turned in their prelimi- bers emotionally, and later have a good Committee confirm his nary evaluations to Chairman said, “while I’m still a bit over- time with their appointment as full superin- Dawn Harris, who will com- whelmed by the good remarks, friends and tendent pending negotiation of pile the results into a summary I am ready to really get to work. family. While a contract at last week’s meet- report to be presented at a later I have a lot of ideas and we there were ing. date. have such good people. It will many new- Haddad was praised by But based on the verbal be a challenge in some areas, comers to the shelter, many members of the committee, results of each member, the but we are on the right track.” Alex Lafrennie age 16, Paige Lafrennie age 12, Jocelyn who each had conducted inter- vote to instate Haddad perma- of the children were familiar Hunnewell age 11, and Reghan Hunewell make orna- views on their own with school nently was unanimous. Turn To HADDAD page A9 ments.

LOCAL SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE Helping out “The trees that are Black bear harvested in the babies in slow to grow bear the Athol just shy of a record foster care best fruit.” PAGE 8 6 5652510431 2 PAGE 2 Moliere Friday, December 25, 2015 2 Winchendon Courier Helping out the babies in foster care FITCHBURG — As part of families. their curriculum on the care Boudreau said she was over- of infants, seniors in Karla whelmed by the tremendous Boudreau’s early childhood support the class received from education program at Monty students, teachers and staff. Tech recently sponsored a “There is a huge need for baby shower for infants in fos- basic items, such diapers, for- ter care. The students planned mula and clothing for infants all aspects of the shower, entering foster care. I was including collecting donations, overwhelmed by the generosi- designing and distributing fly- ty of our faculty and staff. We ers, ordering refreshments, received so many donations of organizing a raffle and shop- essential baby items and cash. ping for the baby items. The cosmetology program A representative from the donated two beautiful gift bas- state Department of Children kets for our raffle. Other pro- and Families attended the grams also made donations. event and talked to the stu- It really was a school-wide dents about the urgent and effort,” she added. on-going need for essentials for Seniors Amy Capone of babies entering the foster care Ashby and Leah Wallace of system. Gardner, spearheaded the “In most cases, infants enter- drive. ing foster care need immediate “It felt very good to be able to care, and foster parents do not help people who really need it, necessarily have the neces- especially babies,” said Amy. Courtesy photo sary items on hand to care for “All the seniors pitched in and them,” she said. She thanked worked together as a team to Some of the seniors in the early childhood education program at Monty Tech who sponsored a baby shower for the students for their tremen- make this a success.” infants in foster care. All items were donated to the Department of Child and Families for distribution. From left dous work and said all items Leah said she was very are, Ashley Tousignant of Winchendon, Valerie Hanley of Fitchburg, Amy Capone of Ashby, Kelsey Comiskey of would be put to good use. impressed with the great Fitchburg, Kristina Berge of Holden, Leah Wallace of Gardner and Haley Smith of Fitchburg. Front row (right) are The students spent almost an response they received from Samantha Reed of Westminster and Hannah Moilanen of Fitchburg. hour asking questions about throughout the school. “We the foster-care system, partic- have so many wonderful them to help those less fortu- project include: Wallace; TEMPLETON: Sarah ularly about ways they could resources here, and I am so nate,” she said. GARDNER: Aaliyha Bailey, and WINCHENDON: volunteer their time to help happy we were able to use Local seniors working on the Baldwin-Pierce and Leah Ashley Tousignant. HOPE holds luncheon and creates holiday glitz

create unique and festive holiday centerpieces to deco- Chalapatas, HOPE for Women program coordinator at rate their homes. With fresh cut greens and glittering (978) 632-0400 x 5 or by email achalapatas@hopegard- ornaments on every table, it was certainly a crafters ner.org delight. Each month, the HOPE for Women Alumni Committee organizes a luncheon at no cost to the women who attend, which includes a delicious meal, guest speakers, free raffles, and The Internet food/toy drives to benefit families of HOPE. This month, instead of having a guest speaker, the focus was on coming together and holiday fun. Everyone had a wonderful time getting Apocalypse? crafty and socializing with one another. The ladies also shared homemade cookies, along with the recipes to be included in the HOPE for It could happen; would the Women Alumni cookbook coming out next year. The House of Peace & Education is a non-prof- world be better, or worse? it organization in Gardner. NEW YORK NY — There is no doubt that technology has HOPE empowers women and children to learn changed our lives, but is it for the better? Could we survive new skills, believe in themselves and use those and manage without it? Kids would undoubtedly have the skills to live their best possible lives. worst time since most can’t even “unplug” from their phones The HOPE for Women program is a compre- or social media when they should be sleeping. Peter Sacco is hensive computer and job-skills training pro- Angela Carle photo an internationally-renowned, bestselling author whose new gram preparing low-income women 18 years book, The Internet Apocalypse? The world without internet… Two of the participants with their holiday masterpieces and older who have already attained a high How would you survive? is a fun read that challenges us to school diploma or GED to move to their next think about how, or if, we would survive a world without BY ANGELA CARLE step on the path to self sufficiency, whether it be technology. Zombie apocalypses: the Ebola virus, Sars, AIDS, SPECIAL TO THE COURIER further training, returning to school or securing earthquake s— you name it — tend to scare the heck out of During the HOPE for Women Alumni luncheon a job. people with “What ifs?” Word gets spread rapidly through the recently at the Gardner Chamber of Commerce, To learn more about the HOPE for Women Internet and social media and people start wondering if this is women in the community had the opportunity to program and how to enroll contact Allyson ‘the beginning of the end of the world’! Could the world really end because of one of these catastrophes or pandemics? So what about an ‘Internet Apocalypse’? Would people, especially young adults, survive? How many people would literally go insane, turn to drinking/drugging, or become violent without access to texting or online social media? Would this be like the ice age for technology? Don’t forget, this is the only life the ‘Y’ generation has ever known! This highly entertaining book explores what the world would be like without Internet technology should the earth get attacked with solar flares or meteors. It is a survival guide of sorts that points out we might actually not be worse off, possibly better, considering how people’s communication skills have suffered thanks to texting, or online addictions to pornog- raphy, infidelity, gambling, shopping, or social media bullying. Do you have what it takes to survive? A challenging thought since the threat of an Internet Apocalypse is more real than we think… Peter Sacco, psychology professor and former private practitioner and author of many popular international books and over 700 magazine articles, presents some thought-provok- ing questions should a catastrophe of this magnitude occur: • If Merry Christmas & the Internet and texting went away, what do you think would happen? • How has texting changed the playing field for communication, especially between men and women? • Why has the Y-generation become the most entitled population? Best of every holiday wishes to you Do you think this generation has become more illiterate, poorer problem solvers, etc.? • Do you think that the Internet/ technology has increased or created a dependent or addict- and yours from all of us at the ed population? • Is the Internet and texting addictive and, if so, the same way as alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc? • What do you think has become the number addiction because of the Winchendon Courier. Internet? • Why has on-line bullying increased so much? About the author: Peter Sacco has received the Award of Excellence in teaching and lectures at universities in both the US and Canada. He currently hosts a weekly radio show, “Matters of the Mind,” which features celebrities with whom he discusses mental health, relationships and addiction issues. He is an Thank you for another memorable year. award-winning executive producer and has hosted many doc- umentaries on relationships, psychological issues and child issues. 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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letter to the Editor Johnson: stop, look and read To the Editor: answer is ‘yes’ then continue to read on. This Christmas message is for all who What should we do? The question Blessings will take time to read these few para- is before us as we travel the days to graphs. Christmas: do we live more spiritually? We’ve had quite a year. Something new is stirring in the air, Let us ask ourselves, “Lord, what should New beginnings, bitter endings; different views on life as we know it. incredible to imagine now. Cold days and we do?” We have so many new faces in places of power these days, we need a guide to the nights are more frequent and daylight is The answer would boil down to this: players. A roster of sorts. Very nearly, we need to ask them to wear nametags until shortened. Looking around, bright col- “Do justice and practice charity.” we get to know them better. ored lights are appearing everywhere Start now, showing justice and char- To those who don’t keep good track of the politics, or just don’t watch the com- — in cities, towns and on homes. Church ity in all of our comings and goings. ing and going of those who make the news, the new faces must be a bewildering bells are ringing in the still of night. Justice means treating each person fair- assortment of people indeed. The glitter of snow falling, forming on ly. Charity means loving people with A shake up of the magnitude of a 7.0 at least. rooftops and trees, creates a beautiful generosity and giving to the needy. In The settling down part comes now. picture. doing and living in this manner, your We begin the new year with all the players in place: new town manager, new A spirit of enthusiasm is moving over family and business will experience res- superintendent, new police chief, new DPW director, new library director, new people, something I never saw before. toration — hope of a new life and new BOS, new School Committee, several new members on other committees and What is happening? We are now standing beginnings — now and in this coming boards, one or two whole new committees addressing some needs like economic on the doorstep of another Christmas new year of 2016. development and auditing. season. All the signs are apparent and Thank you for reading this Christmas So take a deep breath, and let the work begin. in place. The stockings are hung by the message. May the blessings of Christmas No more interims holding down the fort. chimney with care, and trees are dressed bless you one and all! Have the best And everyone now needs to get up to speed on the projects and the budgets and with colored lights and tinsel, in hope of Christmas ever. Merry Christmas and let’s get going. receiving bountiful gifts. Happy New Year. This was Christmas Past. Nothing has No more playing head games with one another on the political side now, it’s time changed. Will this Christmas be the same ichard ohnson to get serious. Talk to one another face to face. Communication is key to making R J as Christmas Past? Or are you willing Winchendon it all work. to make a change this Christmas? If the So we shall be blessed in our town. We have the tools. We have the people. We have the attitude. Our schools are small enough to be elite and amazing. A public school with the THANKS chutzpah to have a private school reputation and ability to train its children. We are small, have good faculty, have good facilities and just need a bit of attitude To the Editor: From the Hyde Park Tenants’ adjustment about what and who we are. Merry Christmas and thanks for all Council We have the tools to be that town. you do Rocky Flint and Linda Bond! Yes, that one. Look at the great retail space begging to be filled. Plenty of downtown parking but we need a reason for someone to stop their car. We have nice restaurant for lunch, but what else is there? Why should they stop? Think people, what can we attract? An arts colony exists here, they need display space. A toy store (we are Toy Town people). A bike shop to cater to the new bike path. Other sporting goods since we have so much great outdoors around us. Gardening, bird- Christmas everywhere ing, geocaching, hiking... Antiques, would always go good and need display space, maybe a group shop. And while reading on devices is cool, there’s nothing like a real book in hand so a bookstore, new or used would be grand. with collectibles A bakery...real bread and fresh pastry.... Computer sales, service and online auctions... Marilyn Treichel’s antique Christmas See, a little brainstorming is good for the soul. But now we need to find that collection began when her husband and entrepreneur who wants a small town atmosphere for a business. No, we’re not she purchased a box lot at an auction. ON Route 2 but we are only about 12 miles from it, not an outrageous distance to Her $100 purchase contained paper and consider. glass ornaments from the 1920s and Let’s count blessings instead of deterrents for a while. And let’s find those bless- 1930s. She bought books on Christmas ings at this, the most blessed time of the year. antiques and eventually joined a group of Merry Christmas one and all, enjoy all the holidays that happen around this other Christmas collectors, “The Golden time of the year, which ever one you might celebrate; even if it is Festivus for the Glow of Christmas Past.” rest of us. Turn To ANTIQUES A9 We’ll understand. page

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United States Senators meant to be an exhaustive list because of what it was becom- shown that preparation to be Everett Dirksen and I know my readers might ing. They were good people who more all inclusive and helpful JACK Barry Goldwater choose to add or subtract from took notice of the different type when one ascends to the presi- BLAIR Gayle McGee my list. of candidate that was being dency. I am sure their are exam- Hugh Scott Of course my list could be con- elected. ples but that is not the purpose George Mitchell siderably longer, especially if I We live in an age when of this column. bridge in Brooklyn I am looking Mike Mansfield included members of the House one term Senators want to be The Governors currently to sell you and it is a great deal! Patrick Leahy of Representatives like John President of the United States. interested in being president The greatest people available Evan Bayh Rhodes and Barbara Jordan, In our time we neither value are getting zero attention in the in the Senate, the House and Jacob Javits Shirley Chisholm and so many time in grade, considerable press and falling far short in the the Governorships are not run- Ted Kennedy others who worked hard and experience or even measurable polls. ning. Which means we will get Margaret Chase Smith long in the trenches to learn to legislative results. The 8x10 glossy Senators, the a fairly mediocre president and John Danforth be better at their jobs. No one becomes CEO of a candidates with the best one continue the slide that began I was fortunate to grow up Interestingly, these people major company after complet- liners, the folks who make the some years ago. when there were some outstand- paid attention, paid their dues, ing the one year training pro- debates look like a reality show You will be reading this on ing men and women serving served multiple terms and gram. No consultant or trainer are getting the attention. Christmas and I want to take in Congress. As I prepared to worked their way up the ladder, would ever suggest the route to I know most people think this this opportunity to wish you write this week’s column I jot- just like in any good business, the top in the corporate world is will all shake out in the end with and your loved ones a wonder- ted down some names, men and before they were given leader- what we accept as good enough the most qualified candidates ful holiday and a prosperous women I have met who worked ship roles. in the political world. being nominated and running a new year. well with both sides of the aisle We live in different times I am not addressing can- credible race. hammering out good legislation now. Some of the best people on didates who are Governors You guys can write to me for Americans. This is not to my list chose to leave Congress of states because history has or email me because I have a Musing at the end of the year

So here we are. Christmas Day. That because there was tially fertile grounds media class, Amanda Beaulieu’s writ- means there are six days left in 2015 and no way, none, I was for mining support ing/newspaper class; Mike Fontaine’s I hope I’m not jinxing myself by saying ever getting on that Journey from idealistic college robotics/computer classes. Yes indeed, this but since this is my final column of elevator, irrespec- students. Hence, most there are some very smart and talented the year, here goes: tive of Principal Josh of the of the candidates, espe- kids at Murdock. I was honored to collab- 2015 is just about over and I have not Romano’s assur- cially the dozen or so orate with Brittany LaPointe as she told had to spend a single night this year in ance they were safe. Heart Republicans, have her deeply personal story about fight- a hospital bed. Not one. Sssssh. Oh, I’ve No. Not happening. made repeated visits to ing the blackness of acute depression had to use my nebulizer for my asthma a Didn’t happen. You JERRY the region. which led to her becoming an activist lot more than I’d prefer. I lose my balance see, I’m not exactly CARTON Here’s what I’ve in bringing awareness about the illness, more than I’d like even though I don’t go crazy about eleva- learned from these and hopefully reducing the stigma sur- anywhere without my cane. I can’t hear tors, a fact about appearances... I really rounding it. Of course I wrote about out of my right ear at all. I absolutely which there are peo- wish Barack Obama the Big RanDom Band. I wrote about cannot drive at night under any circum- ple who can emphatically attest (iron- would listen to them. This is so simple. Josh Romano’s firm stand on bullying stances anymore. I faked my way doing ically the glass ones are okay, maybe All the President has to do is say three , a story which drew national attention that through much of basketball season because you can see?) and it didn’t help words —”radical Islamic terrorism,” and from Good Morning America and region- last winter. Not this time. My cholesterol any when I had a significantly less than ISIS would go poof. So would all the other ally from Fox News. I’m continuing to is excellent, in part because I talk, or pleasant experience with one that simply bad guys and girls. Just like that. I have chronicle the ongoing saga of veterinari- maybe babble is the better word, about refused to budge one day last spring at no clue why he insists on being so damn an Michaela Krafve’s legal issues. I wrote bacon a lot more than I actually eat it. FPU. Right, Morgan? So no elevators if at intransigent. Do you? Sigh. Anyway, about the new school superintendent. I imagine my blood pressure escalates all possible. we’ve got six or so more weeks of them I wrote about the heroin epidemic and every time I turn on a presidential debate Ah, Franklin Pierce. When Courtney traipsing through the area. You’ll be able how local authorities are dealing with though we’ll get to that later. But I’ve departed the Rindge campus last spring, to read about those visits in this newspa- it and I wrote about the new police chief stayed out of the hospital. Completely. having graduated Magna Cum Laude per because I’ll be there too and whatev- and about the town’s first ever K-9 dog Entirely. Ssssh... (pardon the parental pride) to begin her er else they may be, boring they are not. (you’ll see Clyde on the streets very soon) I even managed in 2015 to walk, yes 27-month MSW program at Smith (I can Nor very rational but in the spirit of the and I wrote about school safety. I wrote walk, up that ridiculously steep hill from recommend an outstanding bistro in season, we’ll save that for later. about a new restaurant,and it goes with- the baseball field to the quad at Franklin Northampton where on Sunday morning Then again, the news business is never out saying that writing about food is Pierce following Courtney’s graduation you can get an amazing crab omelette), boring. A quiet Tuesday afternoon last always fun for me. There were so many ceremonies in May. Granted the crowd she was the only one in the family who July came to life, news-wise, when one of stories, so many people, so many of the was so dense and moved so slowly you left FPU. I didn’t. those one-seater experimental choppers twists and turns that continue to make couldn’t do much more than shuffle Franklin Pierce is a regular destina- crash-landed on the field at the Clark. this a fascinating business and leaves along but also there weren’t any railings tion for presidential candidates looking Fortunately the pilot wasn’t hurt and me eager to get up and go to work every to grasp, either. If I recall, I don’t even to convince younger voters to turn out on there weren’t any campers in the vicin- morning. And oh yes, I stayed out of the think I used my inhaler, which certain- Feb. 9. New Hampshire allows Election ity. You never know what will happen hospital. Did I mention that? Thought so. ly wasn’t the case anytime I had to do Day registration and thus the area next. I did a lot of interesting school Merry Christmas. Happy New Year. See a story on the third floor at Murdock schools, FPU and Keene State are poten- stories — for example, Mark Nardini’s you back here Jan. 8. Friday, December 25, 2015 Winchendon Courier 5 United Way elects new officers and directors

FITCHBURG — The United Way of North Central United Way of North Central Massachusetts, president. Massachusetts elected new The United Way of North officers and directors at its Central Massachusetts, recent annual meeting. www.uwncm.org, is working Elected as new directors to to advance the common good three-year terms expiring 2018: by creating opportunities for Mike Hewitt of Hometown all. Our focus is on educa- Bank; Deb Weymouth of tion, income and health, the HealthAlliance; Sheila Harrity building blocks for a good of Montachusett Regional quality of life for the com- Vocational Technical School; munities of: Ashburnham, and Susannah Whipps Lee of Sheila Harrity Mike Hewitt Doug Peterson Deb Weymouth Susannah Whipps Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Devens, Whipps, Inc.. Lee Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Elected as new ex-offi- Harvard, Hubbardston, cio directors to one-year Antonucci, retired president ending 2016; Win Brown Industries, community invest- Leominster, Littleton, terms expiring 2016: Jeanette of Fitchburg State University. of Heywood Hospital, vice ment chair; Suzanne Farias Lunenburg, Pepperell, Robichaud, agency representa- Re-elected to a three-year term chair; Keith Boissoneau of of DoubleTree by Hilton, Petersham, Phillipston, tive of Athol Area YMCA; and expiring 2018: Wally Dwyer Sterilite Corporation, trea- campaign chair; Jim Javaras Royalston, Shirley, Templeton, Donata Martin, agency repre- of North Middlesex Savings surer; Daniel M. Asquino of of BHR Life Companies, Townsend, Westminster and sentative of Boys & Girls Club Bank. Mount Wachusett Community Alexis de Tocqueville Society Winchendon. of Fitchburg & Leominster. Doug Petersen of Workers’ College, assistant treasurer; chair; Robert Chauvin, Tyco Re-elected to a one-year Credit Union was elect- Robert Chauvin of Tyco, clerk; SimplexGrinnell, clerk; term expiring 2016: Robert V. ed chair for a one-year term Henry Botticello of Simonds and Philip M. Grzewinski of BUSINESS BRIEFS

WORKSHOPS vided for all participants. lending officer. Hoover igation. New England Law in PLANNED Presented by Robert C. previously served as a “Deborah Phillips has 1981. A former member The North Central Alario, CPA residential underwriter built an impressive legal of the Board of Directors Massachusetts To register, please at GFA Federal Credit career and a legacy of pub- of the Fitchburg State Development contact Sandie Cataldo Union since 2013. He has lic service,” Fitchburg University Foundation Corporation, the North at 978-353-7600 ext. 232 or also held the position of State President Richard Inc., Phillips is a long- Central Massachusetts [email protected] or mortgage underwriter S. Lapidus said. “She will time supporter of the Chamber of Commerce, register online at north- and representative at be an asset to the univer- university. She is a direc- and Hometown Bank are centralmass.com. another local financial sity’s board of trustees.” tor at Family Federal holding two business JOB FAIR PLANNED institution. In his new Phillips completed her Savings Bank, and is a workshops on Jan. 12 The North Central position, Hoover will bachelor’s degree in his- trustee of the Community aimed at assisting poten- Career Center is pleased focus on managing res- tory at Trinity College Foundation of North tial and existing entre- to offer your organiza- idential underwriting, in Washington, DC and Central Massachusetts. preneurs. tion the opportunity to processing, and servic- her law degree from The free workshops are meet with job candidates ing, while focusing on Deborah C. Phillips being held in cooperation during our job fair on ensuring positive mem- with the Massachusetts Jan. 14 9:30 a.m. to noon. ber experiences when PHILLIPS Small Business This event, held at the purchasing a home. APPOINTED Development Center, Levi Heywood Library, is Hoover brings over than FITCHBURG— SCORE, city of Fitchburg, focused on the Gardner a decade of lending and Fitchburg attor- city of Leominster, and area where local can- real estate experience. ney C. Deborah NewVue Communities didates will represent “We are excited to have Phillips was (formerly Twin Cities a wide range of skills Mr. Hoover appointed to sworn in Monday CDC). and experience. This is this position,” said Joan to the Fitchburg Both workshops will an opportunity to show Moran, SVP/chief lend- State University each run approximately your organization’s coming officer. “He brings Board of Trustees. two and a half hours and mitment to the greater vast expertise in lending Governor Charlie will be held at the North Gardner community. leadership, loan servic- Baker appointed Central Massachusetts We hope to see you at ing and mortgage pro- Phillips to the five- Chamber of Commerce, the North Central Career cessing.” year post and the 860 South St., Fitchburg. Center job fair at the Hoover earned his oath of office was Session I: Levi Heywood Memorial Bachelor’s degree from administered by Fundamentals in Library on Jan. 14th. Colby-Sawyer College. He State Rep. Stephen Planning, Preparing, and Participation is free, but also has received several L. DiNatale. Financing Your Business space is very limited so certificates, including Phillips, a will run from 8:30 a.m. please contact me by Jan. the New England College founding partner to 11 a.m. and will focus 5 if you have an interest of Finance Supervisory of the Fitchburg on evaluating and under- in participating. Skills certificate. Hoover law firm Nickless, standing the fundamen- For information is also a member of Phillips and tals of owning one’s own regarding registration the GFA Community O’Connor, has business. Information on and arrangements please Support Committee. been represent- how to get started, where contact Scott Percifull, GFA Federal Credit ing current and and how to get financ- 978-534-1481, ext.209 or Union was established former govern- ing and the loan appli- [email protected] in 1938 and now serves ment officials, cation process will be 29,000 members who towns, cities and presented. Registration live or work in cen- those doing busi- begins at 8. 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The finan- negotiating and Session II: Understanding cial well-being of mem- drafting dedicated the Purpose of Financial bers is GFA’s top priority documents such Statements and How They as the institution contin- as agreements for Can Help Determine the ues to serve its mission payment in lieu Health of Your Business by sharing profits with of taxes, solar and will run from 11:30 a.m. members through lower other specialized to 2 p.m. and will focus on loan rates, rewards for leases, complex understanding a balance checking accounts, and agreements with sheet, income statement providing individual- governmental and cash flow statement. ized investment services Shane Hoover agencies, and all The workshop will also and competitively priced land use docu- explain how a small busi- insurance for members. HOOVER PROMOTED ments. She also ness owner can antic- Visit gfafcu.com for more represents busi- ipate financial needs in GFA Federal Credit information. 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“I know the formula — you cut taxes, you restrain the government, you don’t let the regulators put Two more Republicans you out of business,” he said. Paul added he wants American intelligence communities to have less power. visit FPU “There’s a point where you get too much information and your decision-making isn’t good,” he BY JERRY CARTON remarked. Instead, Paul argued, the government COURIER CORRESPONDENT should be more effective in how it monitors people, RINDGE — Insisting he’s still a serious presi- saying investigations of citizens is okay if there’s dential candidate even though he likely wasn’t be reason to suspect them. “Strong evidence,” he said. on the main stage at the fifth Republican debate, The room was packed as Paul said the US can’t Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul visited Franklin Pierce change the culture in the Middle East. Intervention, University last week and said the best kind of gov- he argued, won’t eradicate the Islamic State. ernment “is one that’s invisible.” “The ideology of radical Islams is not going away “I want a government so small you can’t see it,” until civilized Islams come forward,” he asserted. he told a group assembled at the Marlin Fitzwater Paul made a point of commenting on the pro- Center for Communications. posed Northeast Direct Pipeline project which is Meanwhile, Ohio Gov. John Kasich made a slated to include the Monadnock region as part of brief appearance and assailed the medical device Turn To POLITICIANS page A12 tax portion of the Affordable Care Act. “Obamacare in all likelihood if I’m President is gonna go away. There are other ways to manage health care. This tax is an impediment to development. That’s why it’s a bad tax.” Kasich said he was in Congress the last time the budget was balanced. “We all want to see more jobs. I was in Washington the last time the budget was balanced and we saw jobs explode.” Unlike Paul, Kasich focused on domes- tic issues, citing his Ohio record as proof he was the one candidate who can make government function effectively. Friday, December 25, 2015 6 Winchendon Courier Police Log

Editor’s Note: The information con- 11 a.m.: animal complaint (Main Street) 7:32 p.m.: traffic hazard (Otter River in) assisted; 2:40 p.m.: fraud (Pleasant tained in this police log was obtained refer to ACO; 12:30 p.m.: animal com- Road) removed; 8:08 p.m.: MV operat- Street) spoken to; 2:44 p.m.: accident through public documents kept by the plaint (School Street) returned to home; ing erratically (Spring Street) unable (Central Street) report taken; 6:12 p.m.: police department, and is considered to 1 p.m.: suspicious person (Pleasant to locate; 8:13 p.m.: animal complaint suspicious MV (Main Street) spoken to; be the account of the police. All subjects Street) call canceled; 1:26 p.m.: inves- (Cobb Hill Road) refer to ACO; 8:22 6:17 p.m.: ambulance (Toy Town Lane) are considered innocent until proven tigation (Walnut Street) assisted; 1:53 p.m.: registration check (Spring Street) transport; 7:37 p.m.: ambulance (Pearl guilty in a court of law. p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) spoken info given; 8:38 p.m.: ambulance (Harris Drive) transport; 10:11 p.m.: threats MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 to; 2:06 p.m.: sex offender registration Road) transport; 8:51 p.m.: assist other (Union Street, Athol) refer to other PD; 12:04-1:21 a.m.: building checks, (Pleasant Street) info taken; 2:17 p.m.: PD (Ready Drive) message deliv- 11:04 p.m.: MV operating erratically secure; 1:37 a.m.: assist other PD (West general info (School Street) info taken; ered; 9:26 p.m.: suspicious MV (Doyle (Spring Street) spoken to; 11:11 p.m.: Shore Drive) assisted; 3:21 a.m.: ambu- 2:35 p.m.: assist other PD (Beech Street) Avenue) spoken to; 10:06 p.m.: disabled accident (Mill Glen Road) report taken. lance (Lakeshore Drive) transport; 3:29 services rendered; 3 p.m.: animal com- MV (Main Street) spoken to; 10:13 p.m.; SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 a.m.: ambulance (Highland Street) refer plaint (Maple Street) assisted; 3:47 extra patrols (bike path) secure; 10:45 1:14 a.m.: stolen MV (Central Street) to FD; 7:46 a.m.: investigation (Mill Glen p.m.: tree down (West Street) unfound- p.m.: fight (Front Street) report taken. removed traffic hazard; 1:22 a.m.: assist Road) report taken; 8:23 a.m.: ambu- ed; 3:49 p.m.: sex offender registration THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 other agency (Gardner Road) call can- lance (Central Street) transport; 10:08 (Glenallan Street) assisted; 4:21 p.m.: 12:29 a.m.: burglar alarm (Main celed; 2:33 a.m.: MV operating erratical- a.m.: extra patrols (Metcalf Street) ambulance (Highland Street) transport; Street) secure; 12:59-1:18 a.m.: building ly (Central Street) transport; 5:36 a.m.: info taken; 10:10 a.m.: noise complaint 4:31 p.m.: officer wanted (Harrisville checks, secure; 7:56 a.m.; fire alarm structure fire (East Street) refer to FD; (Spring Circle) spoken to; 10:37 a.m.: fire Circle) spoken to; 4:51 p.m.: officer (River Street) false alarm; 8:32 a.m.: 7:21 a.m.: lift assist (Ready Drive) ser- unknown type (Central Street) services wanted (River Street) spoken to; 5:01 assist other PD (Phyllis Road) mes- vices rendered; 8:06 a.m.: animal com- rendered; 10:52 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner p.m.: ambulance (Goodrich Drive) no sage delivered; 10:55 a.m.: animal complaint (Washington Avenue) refer to Road) spoken to; 12 p.m.: general info FD service required; 5:04 p.m.: animal plaint (Hall Street) services rendered; ACO; 10:40 a.m.: investigation (Pleasant (Spring Street) info taken; 12:25 p.m.: complaint (River Street) refer to ACO; 12 p.m.: animal complaint (Monadnock Street) spoken to; 11:16 a.m.: investiga- accident (River Street) MV towed; 12:49 7:04 p.m.: investigation (Beech Street) Avenue) returned to home; 12:55 p.m.: tion (Front Street) info taken; 11:37 a.m.: p.m.: be on the look out (Spring Street) no PD service required; 7:06 p.m.: extra MV stop (Spring Street) property investigation (walk in) assisted; 11:50 info taken; 1:53 p.m.: illegal dumping patrols (Summer Drive) services ren- seized; 2:02 p.m.: larceny (Front Street) a.m.: assist other PD (Ready Drive) spo- (School Street) assisted; 2:20 p.m.: haz- dered; 7:07 p.m.: investigation (Central report taken; 2:32 p.m.: elderly welfare ken to; 2:05 p.m.: investigation (Spring ardous materials spill (Baldwinville Street) spoken to; 8:10 p.m.: MV stop check (address not printed) advised offi- Street) spoken to; 7:50 p.m.: ambulance State Road) services rendered; 2:25 p.m.: (Spring Street) written warning; 9:10 cer; 2:37 p.m.: sex offender registration (Maple Street) transport; 8:29 p.m.: be on the look out (School Street) unable p.m.: be on the look out (Main Street) (Pleasant Street) assisted; 3:09 p.m.: dis- ambulance (Central Street) transport; to locate; 3:17 p.m.: MV stop (Spring advised officer; 9:15 p.m.: MV operat- turbance, fight (Mill Street) summons: 8:32 p.m.: MV operating erratically Street) verbal warning; 3:18 p.m.: keep ing erratically (Central Street) advised Sonnie R. Butland, age 28 of 12 Mill (Gardner Road) unable to locate; 9:14 the peace (Maynard Street) assisted; officer. St. #3, Winchendon: assault & battery; p.m.: officer wanted (Gardner Road) 3:32 p.m.: elderly welfare check (address WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 3:16 p.m.: harassment (Monomonac spoken to; 11:32 p.m.: suspicious person not printed) spoken to; 3:50 p.m.: officer 7:11 a.m.: 911 hang up (Royalston Road East) report taken; 5:42 p.m.: acci- (Mill Street) unable to locate. wanted (Gardner Road) unfounded; 3:54 Road North) child playing with dent (Spring Street) report taken; 6:15 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 p.m.: MV fire (Baldwinville State Road) phone; 8 a.m.: sex offender registra- p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring 1:18-1:57 a.m.: building checks, refer to other PD; 4:49 p.m.: threats tion (Glenallan Street) info taken; 8:35 Street) report taken; 6:53 p.m.: burglar secure; 7:18 a.m.: transport (Mill Glen (Monomonac Road East) spoken to; 5:20 a.m.: accident (Central Street) report alarm (Teel Road) secure; 6:54 p.m.: Road); 9:30 a.m.: ambulance (Spring p.m.: accident (Spring Street) report taken; 9:01 a.m.: summons service tree down (Baldwinville Road) removed Street) transport; 9:59 a.m.: larceny taken; 6:02 p.m.: mental health issue (Webster Street) served; 9:04 a.m.: sum- traffic hazard; 7:13 p.m.: suspicious MV (Doyle Avenue) assisted; 10:31 a.m.: (Monomonac Road East) removed to mons service (Juniper Street) unable (Spring Street) spoken to. ambulance (Ready Drive) transport; hospital; 6:11 p.m.: 911 call non-emer- to serve; 9:12 a.m.: general info (Spring FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 11:03 a.m.; abandoned 911 call (River gency (Ash Street) child playing Street) spoken to; 9:20 a.m.: ambulance 12:35 a.m.: suspicious MV (Chestnut Street) checked, secure; 12:34 p.m.: with phone; 6:50 p.m.: keep the peace (Ipswich Drive) transport; 10:22 a.m.: Street) spoken to; 4:09 a.m.: ambulance vandalism (Front Street) report taken; (School Street) assisted; 7:13 p.m.: MV 911 call non-emergency (Front Street) (Front Street) transport; 6:20 a.m.: MV 1:03 p.m.: animal complaint (Benjamin stop (School Street) verbal warning; no PD service required; 11:55 a.m.: ani- stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; 8:03 Street) refer to ACO; 2:06 p.m.: suspi- 7:59 p.m.: suspicious MV (Main Street) mal complaint (Brown Street) returned a.m.: larceny (Pleasant Street) spoken cious person (School Street) spoken to; unable to locate; 8:35 p.m.: officer want- to home; 12:34 p.m.: larceny (Spring to; 8:45 a.m.: summons service (Juniper 2:59 p.m.: officer wanted (River Street) ed (Prospect Street) spoken to; 11:07 Street) report taken; 12:55 p.m.: ambu- Street) unable to serve; 9:41 a.m.: ani- report taken; 3:20 p.m.: officer wanted p.m.: officer wanted (Front Street) spo- lance (Wellington Road) transport; 1:16 mal complaint (Alger Street) assisted; (Central Street) spoken to; 3:35 p.m.: ken to. p.m.: fire alarm (Hatch Lane) services 10:29 a.m.: officer wanted (Spring Street) threats (Gardner Road) report taken; TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 rendered; 1:36 p.m.: summons service spoken to; 10:44 a.m.: illegal dumping 6:04 p.m.: MV operating erratically 12:07 a.m.: 911 hang up (Central (Chase Lane) served; 1:43 p.m.: sum- (Beachview Drive) spoken to; 10:51 (Spring Street) unable to locate; 6:11 Street) transport; 3:14-5:01 a.m.: build- mons service (Laurel Street) served; 2:06 a.m.: assist other PD (Lincoln Avenue) p.m.: assist other PD (Gardner Road) ing checks, secure; 6:19 a.m.: automat- p.m.: animal complaint (High Street) assisted; 11:04 a.m.: investigation (River arrest: Jose A. Fernandes, age 51 of ic fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive) refer returned to home; 3:57 p.m.: ambulance Street) spoken to; 11:20 a.m.: officer 1433 Green St., Gardner: carry firearm to FD; 7:32 a.m.: animal complaint (Mill Street) transport; 4:23 p.m.: sus- wanted (Central Street) assisted; 11:24 without license; 7:23 p.m.: MV operat- (Central Street) returned to home; 7:51 picious MV (Elmwood Road) spoken a.m.: animal complaint (River Street) ing erratically (Highland Street) area a.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) to; 4:41 p.m.: assist citizen (Hill Street) refer to ACO; 11:28 a.m.: trespass notice search negative; 8:04 p.m.: MV stop transport; 9:51 a.m.: ambulance (Ash assisted; 5:19 p.m.: summons service (High Street) services rendered; 12:12 (Spring Street) verbal warning; 8:47 Street) transport; 10:16 a.m.: burglar (Mechanic Street) served; 5:55 p.m.: gen- p.m.: lift assist (Mill Street) assisted; p.m.: ambulance (Sibley Road) trans- alarm (Maple Street) secure; 10:22 a.m.: eral welfare check (address not printed) 12:57 p.m.: investigation (Baldwinville port; 11:39 p.m.: fire unknown type elderly welfare check (address not spoken to; 6:22 p.m.; investigation (West State Road) spoken to; 1:45 p.m.: inves- (Sibley Road) extinguished. printed) spoken to; 10:52 a.m.: investi- Street) info taken; 6:39 p.m.: investi- tigation (Spring Street) mental health gation (Spring Street) unable to locate; gation (Glenallan Street) info taken; issue; 1:53 p.m.: investigation (walk The ‘Crucible News’ a learning experience at Murdock

BY JERRY CARTON reads the paper. COURIER CORRESPONDENT “I do,” he noted, adding WINCHENDON — Like a he likes this assignment lot of plays, Arthur Miller’s because, “we get to choose ‘The Crucible’ became a for ourselves” what would go movie, the film version star- into the paper. It’s different ring Daniel Day Lewis. Now than just reading the play it’s becoming a newspaper and taking a test.” — sort of. At least it’s one at Group-mate Morgan Grant Murdock High School. agreed. “I like creative writ- That’s where Amanda ing anyway, so this is a fun Beaulieu’s college prep project,” she remarked. Greg Vine photo English class, comprised Stacy Antilla is also a writ- primary of juniors comes in. ing enthusiast. “I really like Beaulieu is having her class to write. I’m having a good IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAYS create a newspaper for Salem time doing this”, she smiled. Village, the setting for the “You can’t measure every- play, and cover events from thing a student has learned Rev. Innana Arthen (far left), of Winchendon’s Unitarian Universalist Church, is joined by Jill Sackett, as well as it. by just giving tests,” Beaulieu Evan, Kayden and Hannah Gordon and Elyssa Malcolm at this year’s Spirit of Christmas toy drive. Toys were col- “It’s a different way of look- said. lected and distributed to children throughout Winchendon. ing at the play,” she said, This is the third year noting the class is divided Beaulieu has been doing the into small groups, each of newspaper project. It was which will complete the proj- three years ago when she and ect through their joint per- fellow teacher Heidi Bevaqua spective. came up with the idea, and Sections that make up while there’s been the inev- the major parts of almost itable tinkering since then, any newspaper (main arti- Beaulieu sees it as a worth- cles, letters to the editor, a while endeavor. ‘Dear Abby’- style advice “This also gets the kids and response column) are involved in refining our required but beyond that, approach,” she said. “It’s the youngsters have multi- good to get their input.” ple options from which they The first time around, the can choose to include, among duo did it electronically, “but them a police log, want ads, we couldn’t find the right obituaries, comics/political newspaper format online. PEOPLE ARE LINING UP for cartoons, horoscopes, and This year is also the first time pictures. using groups and it helped • Current Complete Local News • Community Events After that gets done, the to have them be able to go • Local Classifieds and Merchant Advertising • and Lots More! project will be need to be through the Courier and get a organized with proofreading, more realistic look at a paper. checking to make sure the I like this approach — groups DON’T MISS IT - SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND GET 4 WEEKS FREE!! assignment requirements and a local paper — better,” were met, and finally, doing acknowledged Beaulieu. 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One of those was Logan For More Information Call 1-800-367-9898 ext. 139 Circulation Department • P.O. Box 90 • Southbridge, MA 01550 Knight, who added he too Friday, December 25, 2015 Winchendon Courier 7 OBITUARIES Scott William Bever Lillian A. (Lawton) Courcelle, 90 GARDNER — Scott Winchendon. Also sisters and broth- WINCHENDON — with her family. William Bever, of ers, Belinda Scott of Gardner, Robin Lillian A. (Lawton) Her husband, Thomas W. Courcelle, Gardner, formerly of Norton of Fitchburg, Sandra Turner Courcelle, age 90, for- died in 1987. She leaves five children: Fitchburg, died sud- and Wayne of Tewksbury, Cheryl and merly of 547 Central David L. Courcelle and his wife Joan denly in Gardner on Mark Engel of Willow Spring, N.C., St. died peacefully of Auburn, Mary-Lou Courcelle of Tuesday. Ed and Carrie Bever of Spring, TX, Friday morning, Newburyport, Gaynor A. Goan and her Scott was born in Lori Goodman of Fitchburg, Kristine Dec. 18 in Wachusett husband John of Winchendon, Thomas Fitchburg, son of and Hiram Boddie of Fitchburg; eight Manor Nursing M. Courcelle and his wife Susan of Robert H. and Rachel grandchildren, five great-grandchil- Home, Gardner, with Salem, NH and Susan J. Brown and A. (Walton) Bever dren; many nieces and nephews. her family at her side. her husband Gary of Winchendon; nine and lived in Fitchburg until moving to He was predeceased by his son, Scott She was born in Winchendon on Aug. grandchildren, four great grandchil- Gardner eight years ago. W. Bever ll, and his brother and sisters, 6, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph and dren and several nieces and nephews. He was employed as a laborer in the Robert Herman Bever ll, Elizabeth Ann Etta (Montville) Lawton and was a life- In addition to her husband, she was construction trade. Goodman, and Donna Rae Bever. long resident of Winchendon, where she preceded in death by two brothers, John Scott leaves his step-father, Lenny A memorial service was held on graduated from Murdock High School. Lawton and Robert Lawton and a sister, Goodman; his children, Kristie N. Sunday, Dec. 20 in the Bosk Funeral Lillian worked for many years at Theresa Sibley. Howard and husband, Brian S. of Home, 85 Blossom St., Fitchburg. the former Winchendon Hospital as a A Mass of Christian burial was held Fitchburg, Mallory A. Bever and Following the services, a memori- medical secretary. After the hospital Wednesday, Dec. 23 in Immaculate companion, Nicholas E. Garretson of al gathering was held at the British closed, she worked as a secretary for Dr. Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce St, Townsend, Joshua S. Robichaud and American Club. William Mateik and also as a secretary Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. companion, Tennette Y. Langille of in the family business, Lawton Electric. Memorial donations may be made to Lillian was a member of the Winchendon Residents Activities Fund, Wachusett Woman’s Club and was a member and Manor Nursing Home, 32 Hospital former lector of Immaculate Heart of Hill Road, Gardner, MA 01440 or to Mary Church. In her younger years, Wendell P. Clark YMCA, 155 Central St., Kerryann (Proctor) Keeney, 47 she enjoyed both downhill and cross Winchendon, MA 01475. WINCHENDON — be missed by her husband David A. country skiing and playing volleyball Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home Kerryann (Proctor) Keeney, her five children; Cory Keeney at the Clark Memorial YMCA. She also (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Keeney, age 47, of and his partner Jennifer Hall, Adam enjoyed knitting, walking and reading. Winchendon was entrusted with Winchendon, died Keeney and his partner Angela Toch, As she advanced in years, she became arrangements. peacefully after com- Amanda Erskine and her partner Josh an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Her plications from her Thibodeau, Caitlin Ayers and her hus- greatest enjoyment was spending time battle with cancer on band Bill Ayers Jr.., and Samantha Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015 Erskine and her partner Michael in UMass Memorial Keegan, three siblings; Kathleen Savoie Judith A. Nolan, 75 Medical Center, and her husband Steven, Charles Worcester, surrounded by her loving Proctor and his partner Mechille Avdic, PEPPERELL — many philanthropic interests. She was family. and Shawn Proctor, her maternal grand- Judith A. Nolan, age a former communicant of St. Joseph Kerryann was born in Woburn Oct. mother; Marilyn King, eight grandchil- 75, a longtime resident Church, serving on various committees 16, 1968, daughter of Kathleen (King) dren, two fur babies; Little Butt and of Pepperell, died Dec. and was a C.C.D. teacher. She enjoyed Miller, and Jeffrey Miller, and has lived Scooby, and many nieces and nephews. 15, 2015, at the Apple music, animals, cooking and mostly her in Winchendon for several years. Funeral services were held Thursday Valley Center in Ayer, family. Prior to her illness Kerryann worked Nov. 12, 2015. Burial followed in after a period of declin- Besides her husband of 54 years, she as an accountant with Athol Savings Greenlawn Cemetery, Baldwinville. ing health surrounded leaves a son, James J. Nolan Jr. and Bank. She enjoyed watching football Should friends desire, donations in by her loving family. wife Melissa of Ashby; two daughters, especially the Patriots. Kerryann was Kerryann’s memory may be made to the She was the wife Tracy A. McEvoy and husband William an avid and talented crafter. She could St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, of James J. Nolan Sr. with whom she of Leominster and Julie A. Holly and make elaborate decorations out of very 502 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. shared 54 years of marriage. husband James of Winchendon; one simple starts. Most of all Kerryann Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith She was born in East Boston on Feb. brother, John H. Robinson Jr. and wife loved spending time with her family, Funeral Home (fletcherfuneralhome. 1, 1940 the daughter of the late John H. Reda of Maryland; six loving grandchil- especially her grandchildren. com), 105 Central St., Gardner was Robinson Sr. and Catherine A. (Driscoll) dren: James H. Nolan, Jarred Nolan, Besides her parents, Kerryann will entrusted with arrangements. Robinson. She was educated in the Melissa McEvoy, William H. McEvoy Stoneham school system, graduating III, Taryn Holly and Ruben Holly and from Stoneham High School in 1958. three great-grandsons. Prior to her retirement in 2001, she A funeral Mass was celebrated on was employed as a telephone sales rep- Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 at Our Lady of Elliot H. Pratt, 76 resentative for New England Business Grace Parish, worshipping at St. Joseph Services for 24 years. While living in Church, 28 Tarbell Street, Pepperell. BROCKTON — Elliot H. Pratt, age 76, Paul and Victoria, Pepperell for 44 years, she was active Burial in St. Patrick Cemetery in of Brockton, died Dec. 13, 2015, at New Alex and Matthew in the community, serving on the 4th Stoneham. England Sinai Hospital in Stoughton, Marshall; four broth- of July Committee and the Pepperell Marchand Funeral Home (march- after a short illness. ers, Nelson, Allen, Democratic Committee. She was an andfuneralhome.com), 16 Pleasant St., He was the husband of the late Donald and Richard election worker at the Pepperell polls Pepperell was entrusted with arrange- Barbara H. (Schilling) Pratt. Born April Pratt; a sister, Margie and a Girl Scout leader. Judy donated to ments. 10, 1939, in Cohasset, he was the son of Earl and many in-laws, the late Nelson and Alberta (Marsh) nieces, nephews, cous- Pratt. ins and dear friends. Elliot was a long resident of Brockton He was also the twin and had worked as a chef for many brother of the late Edward Pratt and years at the former Bobby Hacketts brother of the late Marilyn Morrison. Restaurant in Pembroke. A funeral service was held Friday, He served in the U.S. Army and Dec. 18, 2015 in Christ Congregational enjoyed coin and stamp collecting, the Church in Brockton with interment outdoors and was an avid bird watcher. following in Melrose Cemetery in He is survived by his daughters, Sarah Brockton. Pratt of Brockton, Lynn (Sawtelle) Paul Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home Service Directory ads offer sellers the and her companion Thomas McGinty of (d-mfh.com) 647 Main St., Brockton was Brockton and Laura (Sawtelle) Marshall entrusted with arrangements. fastest and most affordable way to and her husband Rob of Winchendon; five grandchildren, Katrina and Nicole advertise. From apples to azaleas, Chryslers to condos, the directory is the Eugene C. ‘Geno’ Roberts, 54 way to sell! Give Ruth a call today to WINCHENDON loved and took great pride in his Harley — Eugene C. “Geno” Davidson motorcycle. place your ad: 978-297-0050 Roberts, age 54, of Geno leaves his wife of 26 years, Fully Winchendon, died Mona (Milliea) Roberts of Winchendon; Licensed suddenly Sunday, one son, Alex Levi of New Brunswick, & Insured Dec. 13, 2015, in UMass Canada; two daughters, Tahnee 24 hr YEARS Memorial Medical Augustine of New Brunswick, Canada Service Center, 55 Lake Ave. and T.J. Lightfoot of Labrador, Don Comeau 978.413.6316 OF North, Worcester, Newfoundland; two brothers, Anthony [email protected] after being stricken ill Roberts and his wife Twilla of Hamilton, at home. NY and Leonard Maillet of Boston; one SATISFIED Born in Boston on Aug. 3, 1961, he was sister, Jane Maillet of Hamilton, NY; the son of the late Eugene and Rose M. six grandchildren, Carlee, Madison, BRUCE’S BURNER SERVICE (Bellan) Roberts. Macon, Aajun, Heaven and Angel; sev- SERVICE He attended Bonar Law Memorial eral nieces, nephews and cousins. He Heating Systems Cleaned, High School in Rexton, N.B., Canada. was predeceased by his brother, Joseph At the time of his death, Geno Dominic Maillet. Repaired & Installed was a carpenter employed by D.B. Funeral services were held Saturday, 0% Interest and large rebates Construction of North Reading. Dec. 19 in the Boucher Funeral Home, Attorney David A. LaPointe He was a member of Annunciation Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. available for new installations Divorce & Family law Parish/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Reverend Joseph Jurgelonis of oUi/criminal DeFense Church of Gardner. Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of the Bruce W. Cloutier wills & estates • Personal injUry Geno enjoyed working around the Holy Rosary Church officiated. 49 Central Street, Suite 3 Winchendon, MA 01475 house, doing trim carpentry work and Memorial contributions may be made 978-297-1815 Tel (978) 297-2390 Fax (978) 297-3673 was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed to a charity of the donor’s choice. Lic. #016828 [email protected] • www.attorneylapointe.com fishing, snowmobiling and boating. He JDK James K. Rogers, 63 PAVEMENT YOUR AD HERE! 52 Fitzgerald Drive, Jaffrey, NH WINCHENDON — Jim will be missed by his wife of James K. Rogers, age 45 years, Dianne M. (Courtemanche) PAVING • SEALCOATING 63, of Winchendon, Rogers of Winchendon, three daugh- CRACK FILING died peacefully in ters; Cheryl Gallagher and her husband UMass Memorial Kevin of Baldwinville, Michelle Perron 603 532-1100 Medical Center, and her husband Bruce of Baldwinville, Friday evening Nov. and Jennifer Dominguez and her hus- www.JDKPavement.com 27, 2015 after an ill- band Mauro of Winchendon, and three “We don’t claim to be the best, our customers do.” ness. granddaughters; Olivia, Ashlin and Jim was born in Alaina Gallagher. Jim was predeceased Gardner, Jan. 15, 1952, son of the late by his sister Diane C. Rogers in 2013. Kenneth E. and Annie L. (Gotantus) At Jim’s request funeral services will Rogers and has lived in Winchendon for be private and at the convenience of the the last 18 years. family. Jim is a 1970 graduate of Narragansett Should friends desire donations High School. He worked for Foster may be made to the Winchendon Grant and later as an electrician for EMT Ambulance Fund, PO Box 125 the Local 96 IBEW of Worcester. He was Winchendon, MA 01475. Made you look? Others do too. a member of the Royalston Fish and The Fletcher-Hebert Funeral Home Gun club. Jim enjoyed being out doors, (fletcherfuneral.com), 70 Pleasant St. Keep your business in the public’s eye: advertise in the Courier snowmobiling, and trips to Maine. Most Winchendon, is directing the arrange- (978) 297-0050 x100 [email protected] of all Jim loved to spend time with his ments. family especially his 3 granddaughters. Friday, December 25, 2015 8 Winchendon Courier SPORTS Black bear harvested in Athol just shy of a record BY KEITH KENT with the Department of Fish & Wildlife. this special season which was legally SPECIAL TO THE COURIER Many do not have weights recorded. allowed by the Commonwealth. ATHOL — As a very large black bear As bears are not required by law to be In the mid to late 1980s the was recently harvested by outdoor weighed when checked in, we do not Massachusetts black bear population enthusiast and hunter Jim Mundell in certify our scales by having them cali- was roughly 2,000. There are now esti- Athol on Thursday, Dec. 10, many local- brated for total accuracy.” mates subject to comprehensive pro- ly and around the state as well as mul- Various factors such as, did a hunter fessional debate in many discussion tiple national internet sites, have been who harvested a bear in years past have groups and forums around the state taking part in the conversation both in the ability to weigh the animal, and which indicated in 2015 the black bear person and on social media asking if the animals of varying weights have been state population could be as high as bear was a state record. It weighed in at harvested before and or long before between 4,000 and 5,000. One of the con- a gargantuan field dressed weight of 498 official records and stats were kept also tributing factors is while a bear will pounds. The answer has now been con- come in to play when trying to accurate- typically have two or three cubs per firmed. It was close and a great effort, ly identify what would be the correct litter, she may give birth to just one, or but has seemingly missed the elusive listing of biggest in state history. Due as many as five. Weather and food sup- mark by just 43 pounds. to all of the above factors, Larson again ply are important determinants of the According to Massachusetts Division repeated the status of, “Largest bear we size of the litter. Only one bear may be of Fish & Wildlife chief of informa- have recorded in our database.” harvested per year by hunters, and it tion and education Marion Larson, the Photos of the bear harvested by is no secret there are far fewer hunters largest black bear recorded was taken Mundell were provided to Larson who now, than versus three decades ago. in Massachusetts and harvested in the said, “Oh I viewed the photos and there The math is simple as to why so many town of Southwick in 2012, and after is no doubt that it is quite impressive!” people are seeing bears encroaching being field dressed, weighed in at a mas- Larson went on to add, “It should be on areas where they live and work, sive 541 pounds and was determined to noted, that this has been a great year less hunters who are only allowed to be 15 years old. The Division of Fish & for bears to search for and find food harvest one bear per year, equals more Wildlife, while not having access to the in Massachusetts. There has been an bears. name of the trophy winning hunter, abundance of food to stock up on for Yogi has been doing quite well feast- was able to confirm the bear was taken gaining weight for winter hibernation, ing on many peoples bird feeders who legally with a rifle, which is allowed and the fact that the ground is still forget they should take them in at in Massachusetts during certain bear uncovered and not blanketed by snow- night. Wolski and other wildlife offi- hunting seasons. cover is key to why bears are still able cials would like to remind people this In speaking with Larson about the and actively foraging for food.” should be a responsible practice. There weight an interesting discovery and When discussing weather and food are countless photos and videos on the distinction was made, “I would not resource conditions Larson added, Courtesy photo internet from Facebook to YouTube characterize this as the ‘State Record’ “Due to warmer than average weather, Jim Mundell with his immense black bear. showing how well bears make the no snow or ground cover, and the avail- rounds from feeder to feeder, and town bear as we have not and do not require commenting on the Mundell bear said, ability of still being able to find food, to town. Officials would also like people weights for bears when checked in, and “Massive, absolutely massive. That people should not be surprised to con- to know, that feeding bears and other we don’t have certified scales. It’s more thing was a monster size bear for this tinue to see bears, as they do not have wildlife is not helping them, it harms accurate to say the Southwick bear is area. Unreal. It wasn’t the biggest, but reason at this time to ‘den down and go them. Feeding the animal only makes it the largest bear we have recorded in truly unreal!” in to hibernation.’ Bears only do that more dependent on humans, less afraid our database.” To the lieutenant’s credit, it was when the food runs out by virtue of nat- of humans, and increases their popula- There you have it. There is no state his knowledge and accurate response ural supplies running out which is usu- tions in areas where there is often not official state record. It is simply termed, which lead to the desire to find the larg- ally caused in our part of the country enough food to support their increased “Largest recorded on database.” est on record in the state, which turned by the winter season. However, of inter- numbers in the wild, especially during During the interview, Larson noted out to be, “largest on database.” esting note, many people do not realize winter months. the weight and scale factor several Of a truly interesting fact about the that down south where it is warmer and If one thing is for sure as a sports- times. “It’s important to note, we do not bear and hunting seasons, Larson was food is available all year round, bears, man, Mundell has plenty of reason to be officially have a ‘state record’ per say. quick to point out, “This was also the unlike around here, do not hibernate. proud of his harvest just down the road There are many bears in our database first year in Massachusetts where a They are active all year round.” in Athol. He also posted on social media hunter who was hunting deer during Locally, Massachusetts that he actually got a hernia removing deer shotgun season, could legally shoot Environmental Police Officer the behemoth with is friend and fellow a bear.” Lieutenant Anthony Wolski upon being hunter from the woods, and that he Mundell harvested his bear with a asked if Mundell’s bear was the big- will soon be interviewed by national shotgun on Dec. 10, during this season gest bear ever harvested in the state publication, Field & Stream. He may which ran from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. to his credit said it was not, which not have taken the biggest bear in the Therefore, Mundell does actually own a helped spur the interest in fact finding Massachusetts Department of Fish & type of record if you think about it. It was and state records. Wolski, who is well Wildlife data base, but he can claim the the largest bear taken in Massachusetts known and respected and has three biggest bear in the state this year. in 2015, and taken during the first year decades of experience in the field, when

runners, lending credence to Coach Anthony Findley’s confi- dence in her potential. Victoria Swanson was fourth in the 600 and Paige LaBrack keeps Demanche tenth in the 300. In addition, the shot put was contested by Kelsey Brooks, Swanson, Emily Roberts, Alissa Nanopoulos and Haley Desjean. Demanche and Roberts took part in the high jump, Swanson in the 55 hurdles, and Nanopoulos, Brooks, and toppling records Desjean in the 55 meter dash. On the boys side, Jordan Manuel won the mile in 4:53, eas- ily besting Marlborough’s Brian Ornan, and as proof of his BY JERRY CARTON versatility, Manuel finished second in the 300 meters, stop- Morgan St. Pierre photo COURIER CORRESPONDENT ping that clock in 40.2 seconds, a tick behind Marlborough’s FITCHBURG — The records keep falling for Murdock shot Sebastian Pasqual, who ran a 40.1. Local runners in that putter Alyssa LaBrack. As the winter season got underway event also included Adam Digman, who finished ninth, John NEW LADY DEVIL last week in a Mid-Wach dual meet in Fitchburg, LaBrack Bickford, and sixth graders Moeketsi Molai and Jackson heaved a toss of 34.01 feet to set a new school record. The Charland. IN THE HOUSE mark she broke, of course, was her own. Eighth grader Alec Hart finished fifth in the two-mile and That was the primary highlight on the girls side as Murdock Richard Swanson was an overall ninth in the 600 meters, a Gloriannie Andino has joined the competed with Ayer, Bromfield, Lunenburg, Marlborough, race also contested by sixth grader Richard Field. Lady Devils basketball team and Narragansett, North Middlesex, and Oakmont in the first The shot put contestants from Murdock included Adam immediately made her presence meet of the 2015-16 indoor campaign. Digman and Jackson and Kyle Higgens. known on the boards. Here she Lily Digman delivered a strong eighth place finish in the Dylan Lupien and Logan Huff took part in the 55 hurdles shows a little ‘stuff’ during a recent mile. The sixth grader came home in front of nine older while Ryan Thira, Digman, and Swanson ran the 55 meters, game against Clinton. Though the and JT Huff and Steven Ingman ran the 1,000 meter race. Ladys lost, Andino was a standout. The undeniability of the year ending in five

I told you. I told you 12 that happens in sports years “We’ll see you tomorrow And so six months ago, it was months ago that sports years ending in 5 was good. And then Talking night,” was the way Jack Buck Larry Collmus’ turn. Collmus ending in “5” tend to become there was this, penned last concluded game six of the cut his announcing teeth at etched indelibly in our mem- June by SI’s Tim Layden: Sports 1991 World Series when Kirby the old Bowie racetrack in ories. For you Patriots fans, “American Pharoah rolled Puckett of the Twins homered Maryland, calling mostly another championship will away, each of his graceful to force a decisive final contest. cheap claiming races before make February, 2015 some- strides a scream of atone- JERRY There was Verne Lundquist in starting his climb to the big thing you’ll forever remember. ment for the past failures that CARTON 2005 as Tiger Woods drained an leagues and when his biggest Of course you might also some- had been shared and mourn- impossible shot at the Masters. moment came in June, he was day recall 2015 as yet another ed by the entire sport — here “Did you ever...”, intoned more than ready. season of Red Sox ineptitude. for Spectacular Bid (‘79) and answered in the gloaming. Lundquist, never needing to As the horses came through The Nationals imploded and his overmatched jockey and This time the horse was right. finish the sentence. the stretch, and the outcome the Astros skyrocketed. A-Rod the safety pin, here for Real Now the wait is done.” Racing, too, has had three became obvious, Collmus was better than anyone antic- Quiet (‘98) and his heartbreak- Perhaps you watched the unforgettable moments. It’s knew exactly what to say, his ipated he’d be and Peyton ing by-a-nose-loss to Victory race as a sports fan who’s been a very long time since voice rising in excitement as Manning was worse than any- Gallop; here for Smarty Jones drawn to racing only when a that day in 1973 when announc- the drama built: one anticipated he’d be. The (04) passed in deep stretch by Triple Crown is on the line. er Chic Anderson proclaimed “And here it is. The 37 NLCS matched the Mets and Birdstone. With every stride That’s okay. Plenty of people Secretariat was “moving like year wait is over. American Cubs. Only in a year ending in the Belmont grandstand watch only one football game a tremendous machine” while Pharoah is FINALLY the one. “5” or in some parallel universe quaked, engulfed by a primal a year and lots of fans over the certainly one of the most American Pharoah (pause) does that seem even remotely roar of exorcism, desperation last almost 20 years watched breathtaking single moments has won (pause) THE TRIPLE possible. The Amazins’ went to given sound. golf only when Tiger was on in sports history unfolded CROWN.” The 90,000 capacity the World Series. Really, they “Pharoah drew away as the prowl at the height of his when the colt exploded to a crowd jammed into Belmont did. We all know the Cubbies 90,000 fans leaned forward then-great game. Hell, lots of 31-length world-record time tri- undoubtedly couldn’t have last went to the Series in a year bearing witness. people watch the Oscars with- umph in his Belmont Stakes, heard him because of the ending in “5”, 1945 to be precise. “Twenty minutes after the out having seen a single nom- sealing the first Triple Crown deafening din, but those of us A 22 year-old kid from Texas race, Belmont remained full, inated movie. It’s what people in a quarter-century. It’s been watching on television - well, if won golf’s first two majors and spectators in thrall, refusing to do. two decades since Belmont and that didn’t give you chills... barely missed a third in 2015. leave. ‘Look at that’, said for- If you were tuned to NBC that NBC announcer Tom Durkin Years ending in 5 have, for Serena Williams won three of mer jockey Richard Migliore, day in June, you heard what chronicled the end of a perfect whatever cosmic reason, been four majors. The NBA champi- witness to nearly all of the past will resonate through history season by hailing the winner legendary in sports and such on Warriors began the new sea- failures of the last 37 years. as one of sport’s iconic play-by- as “the invincible, unconquer- was the case this year, led by son, more than a quarter of the ‘People still standing. Look at play moments. There’ve been able, unbeatable Cigar” as the the Pharoah. But time doesn’t schedule, with 24 straight wins. them’.” others. There was Russ Hodges Maryland-bred horse dashed stand still, either. 2016 is a As of this writing, the Panthers “It was yet another June in 1951 — “the Giants win the under the finish line in the week away. I bet you that on are 13-0. Yes, the Panthers. evening at Belmont Park, yet pennant. The Giants win the Breeders Cup Classic for his the fields and tracks and courts Mayweather-Pacquio was another horse running for pennant,” as Bobby Thompson 16th win in 16 starts in 1995 and courses it won’t match the a dud, contested at least five the Triple Crown, yet anoth- blasted what remains the most (Yes, yet another year which year drawing to a close. Not a years too late. Duke won another reach at history. Only this famous home run ever hit. ended in 5). chance. See you in two weeks. er title. I didn’t say everything time was different, a prayer Friday, December 25, 2015 Winchendon Courier 9

ular classes for the most part, Program placement and important classroom instruc- thing comprehensive. That too, HADDAD but are pulled from classes for structure was a second area of tion, but if they need individu- is under new review,” she said. continued from page A1 special instruction and support need, and she said some of that alized support, we have to find All of these aspects will have as needed. would require further study, time for it. Scheduling time a corrective action plan devel- Kristina Mecelaicaite, direc- The review, in November, as part of the problem was per- that meets the needs of the stu- oped by the end of this year, tor of pupil services at the was very positive for the most haps a need for more instruc- dents and the instructors is dif- and a target date for implemen- school system, gave a report part, with only three requiring tors. Attempting to address the ficult,” Mecelaicaite said. tation by next fall. on the English language edu- corrective action. number of students needing Finally, meeting the require- For more information about cation from the Department Accountability assessment support with only one and a ments for determining the stu- the English learners programs, of Elementary and Secondary was one area, reporting cer- half people was, perhaps not dents readiness to exit addi- or perhaps ideas on how to Education. Winchendon has tain information to the state enough. And attempting to tional support, accountability help with the process, contact several students that fall under and follow up information on keep the students in their regu- and strategies for such support Mecelaicaite at (978) 616-1471 or the umbrella of the program, the student needed to be bet- lar classrooms for vital instruc- were also under scrutiny by email kmecelicaite@winchen- and employs one full time and ter addressed. Mecelaicaite tion, while also getting them state standards. donk12.org one part time teacher to address said new systems were already the necessary pullout support “We don’t have a regular fol- the needs of the students. The being put in place to address was daunting. low through standard for this, students are immersed in reg- these issues. “We don’t want them to miss and we need to develop some-

TOUR tiful Murdock-Whitney comfort of the Amasa new dining room at the nity for the community to – they are supposed to continued from page A1 House, which is now Whitney house. Guests Winchendon School for learn some of the rich his- tell stories. Every home home to the Winchendon were amiably welcomed musical entertainment tory of our town through and host in the tour ema- The tour featured seven Historical Society. From into the Darling house, and delicious refresh- its beautiful historical nated an inviting, warm, unique stops to give a there, guests could the residence of Margaret ments. homes. Houses are meant friendly energy for all to full taste of Winchendon explore the next stops at Paston and Steve Katy, The Winchendon to be lived in, adored, enjoy and give a taste of history throughout the their own pace. Guests and the Unitarian Historical Society provid- and turned into a home historic holiday magic to years. The first stop of were in awe at the gor- Universalist Church. ed a wonderful opportu- for enduring generations the season this year. the tour was the beau- geous Orange Whitney At the end of the tour, house and felt the warm guests were invited to the

As with other antiques and collect- ANTIQUES ibles, some of the more valuable items continued from page A4 are being reproduced. Marilyn advises that you study books and learn as much Marilyn and her husband made trips to as you can before you start to collect. She the East Coast from their Wisconsin home also recommends buying items at the every summer to hunt for Christmas Golden Glow of Christmas Past’s annual collectibles. They searched along routes show. The group consists of 1,600 mem- that were packed with antique shops bers internationally. Their conference in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode and show is held in different venues Mat Plamondon photos Island and New Hampshire. The couple around the country every July. Guests were welcomed to the new dining hall at the Winchendon School, decorated for the attended auctions and went to antique There is good news for those of you holidays and resplendent with refreshments. shows, including Brimfield. Marilyn also who have antique Christmas decorations searched for period furniture to fill her that have been passed down through house on her trips east. It is a replica your families as well as long time collec- WREATHS of a home from Historic Deerfield in tors. Marilyn said that prices of antique Deerfield, Massachusetts. continued from page Christmas items continue to rise. Prices A1 Marilyn’s collection is focused on 1920s have more than doubled, with ornaments and earlier Christmas items. She is espe- that she used to be able to regularly buy cially fond of cotton and paper ornaments for $10 now selling for over $25. Marilyn an event dedicated from the turn of the century. Some of the states that some early candy containers to remembering cotton ornaments look like Snowbabies can sell for $6,000 to $7,000. With the pric- and honors the with children in winter clothes. Santa es currently so high she is more of a sell- fallen heroes of our Claus and animals are other popular er than a buyer now. I hope that all you nation. Each year, figures. She also collects Dresden orna- are having a wonderful holiday season! Winchendon holds ments which are embossed cardboard We continue to pickup some great its own wreath lay- designs of birds, other animals, people, items for our Jan. 28 live antique estates ing and ceremony etc. Her husband looks for wire wrap auction. The latest is a French newspa- and all are wel- Christmas ornaments. Glass ornaments per with a sketch on it signed by Pablo comed to help or and other Christmas decorations were Picasso. Please keep following us on the simply show grat- tied together with wire to create larger web as we are planning some estate sales ornaments. itude for every- as well. thing our veterans Marilyn doesn’t just focus her collect- Contact us at: Wayne Tuiskula ing on ornaments. Among other things, have done for our Mat Plamondon photos Auctioneer/Appraiser Central Mass communities and she has some Santa “woodcutter” candy Auctions for Antique Auctions, Estate Members of the Knights of the Inferno raised $2,800 with a golf tour- containers from 4 to 29 inches in height. nation over the Sales and Appraisal Services www.cen- years. nament this year for the Wreathes project, and are already planning They were produced in Germany around tralmassauctions.com (508-612- 6111), next year’s fundraiser. the turn of the century. Most depict Santa [email protected] with a short coat and pants. Winchendon Courier

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From You! at 978-297-0050 1335 ALGER STREET, WINCHENDON Friday, December 25, 2015 10 Winchendon Courier LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE Certificates, Series 2004-R11, under Deutsche Bank National Trust NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Company, as Trustee for Ameriquest OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 1 Pearl Street, Winchendon, dated November 1, 2004 dated January Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset- By virtue and in execution of the Power Massachusetts 15, 2009 recorded at Worcester County Backed Pass-Through Certificates, of Sale contained in a certain mort- By virtue and in execution of the Power (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds Series 2004-R11 under the Pooling gage given by George H. Beauvais and of Sale contained in a certain mortgage in Book 43810, Page 157; and confir- and Servicing Agreement dated as of Tammy M. Beauvais to Family Federal given by Jay A. Valliere to Mortgage matory assignment from Ameriquest November 1, 2004 Savings, F.A., a Massachusetts bank- Electronic Registration Systems Inc., Mortgage Company to Deutsche Bank Korde & Associates, P.C. ing institution, having its usual place as a nominee for Accredited Home National Trust Company, as Trustee 321 Billerica Road of business in Fitchburg, Worcester Lenders, Inc., said mortgage dated for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Suite 210 County, in the Commonwealth of 6/5/2007, and recorded in the Worcester Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 Massachusetts, said mortgage dated County (Worcester District) Registry of Certificates, Series 2004-R11 under the (978) 256-1500 May 16, 2006 and recorded with the Deeds, in Book 41283 at Page 240 and Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated MacDonald, Angus S. and Jennifer, Worcester County Registry of Deeds in now held by US Bank NA as Legal Title as of November 1, 2004 dated February 15-020118, December 11, 2015, Book 38977, Page 180, as modified in Trustee for Truman 2013 SC4 Title 11, 2011 recorded at Worcester County December 18, 2015, December 25, Book 47152, Page 241, and as further Trust by virtue of an assignment from (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds 2015 Modified in Book 48951, Page 176, of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to US Bank NA in Book 47111, Page 143, for breach December 11, 2015 which mortgage the undersigned is the as Legal Title Trustee for Truman 2013 of conditions of said mortgage and for December 18, 2105 present holder, for breach of the con- SC4 Title Trust dated February 17, the purpose of foreclosing the same, December 25, 2015 ditions in said mortgage contained and 2014 and recorded March 3, 2014 in the the mortgaged premises located at for the purpose of foreclosing the same Worcester County (Worcester District) 98 Morse Avenue, Winchendon, MA NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 Registry of Deeds in Book 52087 Page 01475 will be sold at a Public Auction OF REAL ESTATE o’clock A.M. on January 20, 2016, upon 238, previously assigned by Mortgage at 3:00PM on January 8, 2016, at the By virtue and in execution of the Power the mortgaged premises at 33 Sibley Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., mortgaged premises, more particularly of Sale contained in a certain mort- Road, Winchendon, Massachusetts, as nominee for Accredited Home described below, all and singular the gage given by Peter E. Knowlton to all and singular the premises described Lenders, Incorporated, its successors premises described in said mortgage, Champion Mortgage, A Division of in said mortgage, and assigns to Wells Fargo Bank, NA to wit: Keybank National Association, dated To wit: by virtue of an assignment dated June All that parcel of land in Borough December 14, 2004 and recorded “A certain parcel of land on the north- 19, 2012 and recorded June 22, 2012 of Winchendon, Worcester County, with the Worcester County (Worcester erly line of Sibley Road in Winchendon, in the Worcester County (Worcester Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as District) Registry of Deeds at Book Worcester County, Massachusetts District) Registry of Deeds in Book more fully described in Deed Book 35358, Page 312, of which mortgage being shown as Lot “1” on a plan 49162 Page 61, for breach of the con- 32558, Page 344, being known and des- the undersigned is the present hold- entitled “Plan of lots prepared for ditions in said mortgage and for the ignated as metes and bounds property. er by assignment from Champion owner: Joseph Mabardy, Jr., Trustee of purpose of foreclosing the same, will The premises is more particular- Mortgage, A Division of KeyBank, NA, Waterville Nominee Trust, Winchendon, be sold at Public Auction on January 4, ly described in the Deed(s) record- A National Bank to Household Finance MA, scale 1 inch = 40 feet, February 17, 2016 at 12:00 pm Local Time upon the ed at Worcester County (Worcester Corp II dated February 10, 2007 and 2004, Edmond J. Boucher PLS, 4 Jolly premises, all and singular the premises District) Registry of Deeds in recorded with said registry on March Road, Royalston, MA, 01368” which described in said mortgage, to wit: Book 32558, Page 344 to wit: 12, 2007 at Book 40800 Page 76 plan is recorded with Worcester District A certain parcel of real estate with the That certain lot or parcel of land with and by assignment from KeyBank Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 806, Plan buildings thereon situated in the village any buildings thereon located in the National Association formally known 32, to which plan reference is made in Winchendon, Worcester County, Municipality of Winchendon, Worcester as Champion Mortgage, A Division for a more particular description. Lot Massachusetts, and bounded and County, State of Mass; bounded of KeyBank National Association to “1” contains 2.0009 acres according to described as follows: and described as referenced below: Household Finance Corp II dated said plan. Commencing on the westerly line of Commencing at the Southeast corner of January 8, 2013 and recorded with said Being the same premises conveyed Lincoln Avenue at the corner of Lincoln the lot at a stone monument set in ground registry on January 25, 2013 at Book to us by Deed of Jamison VanDyke Place; thence on the Westerly line of Morse Avenue at 50339 Page 341 and by assignment dated August 11, 2004, recorded in the Westerly on the northerly line of Lincoln its intersection with a proposed street from Household Finance Corporation Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Place seventy-eight (78) feet to line of running Westerly to Murdock Avenue; II to U.S. Bank Trust N.A., as Trustee Book 34363, Page 365.” land now or formerly of heirs of Reuben Thence: Northerly on the Westerly for LSF9 Master Participation Trust In the event of an error in this publi- Pratt; thence line of Morse Avenue sixty six and dated September 25, 2015 and record- cation, the description of the premises Northerly on line of said heirs’ land one two thirds (66 2/3) feet to a stone ed with said registry on October 6, contained in said mortgage shall con- hundred and thirty (130) feet to line of monument at a corner of land now 2015 at Book 54397 Page 78, for trol. land formerly of Elisha Murdock; thence or formerly of Robert B. Greenwood; breach of the conditions of said mort- Premises to be sold and conveyed sub- Easterly on line of said Murdock land Thence: Westerly on line of said gage and for the purpose of foreclosing, ject to and with the benefit of all rights, seventy-eight (78) feet to the westerly Greenwood land one hundred sixty-two the same will be sold at Public Auction rights of way, restrictions, easements, line of Lincoln Avenue; thence and one-half (162 1/2) feet to a stone at 10:00 a.m. on January 14, 2016, on covenants, liens or claims in the nature Southerly on line of said Avenue one monument for a corner; the mortgaged premises located at 76 of liens, improvements, public assess- hundred and thirty (130) feet to the Thence: Southerly on a line of said Main Street, Winchendon, Worcester ments, and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, place of beginning. Greenwood land sixty-six and two-thirds County, Massachusetts, all and sin- tax liens, water and sewer liens and any Lincoln Place above referred to is (66 2/3) feet to a stone monument in the gular the premises described in said other municipal assessments or liens or known as Pearl Street. Northerly line of said proposed street; mortgage, existing encumbrances of record which This instrument creates no new bound- Thence: Easterly on line of said pro- TO WIT: are in force and are applicable, having aries. posed street one hundred sixty-two ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN priority over said mortgage, whether and one half (162 1/2) feet to Morse VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE, IN or not reference to such restrictions, Meaning and intending to convey and Avenue at the place of beginning. WINCHENDON, WORCESTER easements, improvements, liens or hereby conveying the same premises Also another parcel of land COUNTY, STATE OF encumbrances is made in the deed. conveyed by deed of Stephen M. Ares in said Winchendon, bound- MASSACHUSETTS, AS MORE The premises is also to be sold subject and Joan A. Ares, dated May 2, 2001, ed and described as follows: FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK to the right of redemption of the United recorded in Book 23958, Page 299. Commencing at the Southeast cor- 17316, PAGE 286, ID# 5D1-50, BEING States of America, if any there be. The description of the property that ner of the lot at a stone monument KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS TERMS OF SALE: The appears in the mortgage to be fore- set in the ground on the Westerly METES AND BOUNDS PROPERTY. Mortgaged premises shall be sold in its closed shall control in the event of a line of Morse Avenue, it being the BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM entirety as a single lot by a single sale, typographical error in this publication. Northeast corner of other land now or FLORENCE M. BOSWORTH AS SET the highest bidder shall be required to For Mortgagors’ Title see deed dated formerly of Arthur H. Raymond et ux; FORTH IN BOOK 17316 PAGE 286 deposit TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS May 2, 2001, and recorded May 2, 2001 Thence: Westerly on line of said DATED 09/01/1995 AND RECORDED ($10,000.00) in cash or by certified, in Book 23958 at Page 299 with the other Raymond land one hundred six- 09/14/1995, WORCESTER COUNTY bank treasurer’s or bank cashier’s Worcester County (Worcester District) ty-two and one half (162 1/2) feet to RECORDS, COMMONWEALTH OF check at the time and place of sale as a Registry of Deeds. a stone monument at land former- MASSACHUSETTS. deposit. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will ly of Cummings and Greenwood now For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed The balance of the purchase price shall be sold and conveyed subject to all or formerly of Barton H. Harrigton; recorded with Worcester County be paid in cash or by certified, bank liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax Thence: Northerly on line of said (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds treasurer’s or bank cashier’s check at titles, municipal liens and assessments, Harrington land thirty-three and one in Book 17316, Page 286. the law office of Levoy & Wadhwa, LLC, if any, which take precedence over the third (33 1/3) feet to a stone monument, These premises will be sold and con- 74 West Central Street, Natick, MA said mortgage above described. at land formerly of Cummings and veyed subject to and with the benefit 01760 in or within thirty (30) days from FIVE THOUSAND ($5,000.00) Dollars Greenwood, later of said Greenwood; of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, the date of sale and the deed shall be of the purchase price must be paid in Thence: Easterly on said land now or easements, covenants, liens or claims transferred simultaneously. The suc- cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s formerly of Greenwood sixty-two and one in the nature of liens, improvements, cessful bidder shall be required to sign or cashier’s check at the time and place half (62 1/2) feet to a stone monument public assessments, any and all unpaid a Memorandum of Terms of Sale con- of the sale by the purchaser. The bal- in the Westerly line of Morse Avenue. taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and taining the above terms at the Auction ance of the purchase price shall be paid Thence: Southerly on the said sewer liens and any other munici- Sale. in cash, certified check, bank treasur- Westerly line of Morse Avenue thir- pal assessments or liens or existing In the event that the successful bidder er’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) ty-three and one third (33 1/3) encumbrances of record which are in at the foreclosure sale shall default in days after the date of sale. feet to the place of beginning; force and are applicable, having priority purchasing the within described prop- Other terms to be announced at the Subject to and with the benefit of any over said mortgage, whether or not ref- erty according to the terms of this sale. and, or, all rights, restrictions, covenants erence to such restrictions, easements, Notice of Sale and/or the terms of BENDETT & MCHUGH, PC and easements of record, insofar as the improvements, liens or encumbrances the Memorandum of Sale executed at 270 Farmington Avenue same may be in force and applicable. is made in the deed. the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee Farmington, CT 06032 For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded TERMS OF SALE: reserves the right to sell the property by Attorney for US Bank NA as Legal with the Worcester County (Worcester A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 foreclosure deed to the second highest Title Trustee for Truman 2013 SC4 District) Registry of Deeds in Book ) Dollars by certified or bank check will bidder providing that said second high- Title Trust 32558, Page 344. be required to be paid by the purchas- est bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee’s Present Holder of the The premises will be sold subject to er at the time and place of sale. The attorneys, Levoy & Wadhwa, LLC, the Mortgage any and all unpaid taxes and other balance is to be paid by certified or amount of the required deposit as set (860) 677-2868 municipal assessments and liens, and bank check at Harmon Law Offices, forth herein within three (3) business December 11, 2015 subject to prior liens or other enforce- P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, days after written notice of the default December 18, 2105 able encumbrances of record entitled Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to of the previous highest bidder and title December 25, 2015 to precedence over this mortgage, and P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, shall be conveyed to the said second subject to and with the benefit of all Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thir- highest bidder within thirty (30) days of LEGAL NOTICE easements, restrictions, reservations ty (30) days from the date of sale. said written notice. MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF and conditions of record and subject to Deed will be provided to purchaser The purchaser will be responsible for REAL ESTATE all tenancies and/or rights of parties in for recording upon receipt in full of the all closing costs, state documentary By virtue of and in execution of the possession. purchase price. The description of the stamps and recording fees. Power of Sale contained in a certain Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or premises contained in said mortgage The Mortgagee reserves the right to mortgage given by Jennifer MacDonald certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 shall control in the event of an error in postpone the sale to a later date by and Angus S. MacDonald, Sr. a/k/a as a deposit must be shown at the this publication. public proclamation on or near the Angus S. MacDonald to Ameriquest time and place of the sale in order Other terms, if any, to be announced at mortgaged premises at the time and Mortgage Company, dated September to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage the sale. date appointed for the sale and to fur- 23, 2004 and recorded at Worcester holder and its designee(s) are exempt U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., ther postpone at any adjourned sale County (Worcester District) Registry from this requirement); high bidder to AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER date by public proclamation on or near of Deeds in Book 34833, Page 158 sign written Memorandum of Sale upon PARTICIPATION TRUST the mortgaged premises at the time of which mortgage Deutsche Bank acceptance of bid; balance of purchase Present holder of said mortgage and date appointed for the adjourned National Trust Company, as Trustee price payable in cash or by certified By its Attorneys, sale date. Other terms, if any, to be for Ameriquest Mortgage Securities check in thirty (30) days from the date HARMON LAW OFFICES, announced at the Sale. Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through of the sale at the offices of mortgagee’s P.C. Family Federal Savings, F.A. Certificates, Series 2004-R11 under attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 150 California Street Present holder of said mortgage the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, Newton, MA 02458 By its Attorneys, dated as of November 1, 2004 is MA 01824-4100 or such other time as (617) 558-0500 Levoy & Wadhwa, the present holder by assignment may be designated by mortgagee. The 201401-0684 - PRP LLC from Citi Residential Lending Inc., description for the premises contained December 18, 2015 74 West Central as Attorney-in-Fact for Ameriquest in said mortgage shall control in the December 25, 2015 Street Mortgage Company to Deutsche Bank event of a typographical error in this January 1, 2016 Natick, MA 01760 National Trust Company, as Trustee publication. December 11, 2015 for, Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Other terms to be announced at the December 18, 2015 Inc. Asset-Backed Pass-Through sale. December 25, 2015 Friday, December 25, 2015 Winchendon Courier 11 Friday, December 25, 2015 12 Winchendon Courier

Courtesy photo MAKING THE HOLIDAYS A LITTLE BRIGHTER On Sunday, Dec. 20, Scouts from Pack 193 and Troop 193 made their annual drop off of non-perishable food items to the Winchendon CAC. The Cub Scouts held a movie night and had been throughout town for donations and the Boy Scouts went door to door hanging flyers and then collecting the food a week later. The Cub Scouts also raised enough money to purchase 31 turkeys for the families in need just in time for Christmas. The total of food donated was 1,100 pounds

invested in his stu- If given the opportunity to say one thing to FORTE dents,” said Zach Forte, all those interviewed had trouble coming up continued from page A1 Martins, class of with just one thing, but in the end said they would The River’s Edge 2014, to “honestly just thank him. I thought he was a bit strange and a little off his “Thank you for putting your heart and soul into 302 Spring St. • (978) 297-7234 rocker,” said Pesce. your work,” said Bishop. After having Forte in and out of the classroom, Forte was later asked about his career and the the experiences were nothing but positive. impact he has had on the students of Murdock. “He is very passionate and enthusiastic. He He found that the hardest part of his job was, took the time to get to know his students and be “Just every day you want to be good for your kids. I Breakfast - Lunch - BBQ Specials involved in our lives,” said Myranda Bishop, class worked hard to be the best teacher, the best person of 2015. I can be.” Catering Available “Forte is very personal and genuine. He would The biggest accomplishment was, “Simply show- encourage you to try new things and to go for what ing up every day with a smile on my face to try to Open 5 a.m.-2 p.m. 6 days a week • Closed Tuesday you want, in school or life,” said Jordan Whelpley, be positive every day. Beyond that whatever my class of 2015. accomplishments are is for someone else to say Chris Whitaker, a senior at Murdock, said, “He that’s not for me to say,” said Forte. is one of the easiest teachers to talk to because he In Forte’s classroom, college folders from the Buy one - get one 1/2 off is just so real with you.” schools that his student have been accepted to with this ad • (one coupon per table). Not valid Sundays. High school is an important time. After graduat- were hung on the walls going around the room. ing one becomes part of the larger society and now Students also signed their names on the folders must be an active member of so future students could look and see where hard it. At a young age, children work could take them regardless of the fact they tend to not pay attention to come from a small school. the issues they will later face. Forte was asked what it is like to look at those And many are not taught college folders and think of the students that have what issues are out there and succeeded under his teachings. how to face them. “I am thinking more about when I go into the Forte changed that for stu- middle school lunch room, about all the kids I dents. Through his current won’t have. All the kids that I had are part of my events and politics course, life. I think of them of a present not a past. I’ve been students were able to view, here so long that that’s just weird to think of,” said discuss, and think about Forte. events that were happening His image is not on his mind either. Students in the world and shape their have nothing but great things to say about Forte lives. Many were doing this and do nothing but praise him, but he isn’t really for the very first time. aware of it or why. He would also tie in events “It’s not for me to say what impact I’ve had on happening in today’s world others. I am very aware of the impact you all, as with his US history lessons students, have had on me. They have made me a to show it wasn’t just anoth- better person, forcing me to new levels of thinking. er issue that would be on a You guys are just so good. I think I am incredibly test. What happened then is blessed for the impacts you all have had on me,” affecting all us today. said an emotional Forte. He provided the tools for To end the interview Forte was asked if there his students to go out and be was one “golden nugget” of advice he had for any informed members of soci- of his students, past or present. All he could say ety. was, “who am I to give advice?” “He never tried to change Forte concluded with, “I’d just want to say thank our opinions or anything like you. I always thought I wasn’t good enough to be that, he just tried to make your teacher; that you were always smarter than sure there was one,” stated me, and again I’m just grateful for the impact Whitaker. you’ve had on me and the experience.”

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its route to a planned distribution center in Massachusetts. “I’m opposed to eminent domain unless it’s for public use,” he remarked. “You can’t have enough solar panels for New York city,” added Paul, pointing out he supports expanding the use of nuclear power as opposed to fossil fuel. Kasich deflected a question regarding the pipeline, saying it’s his understanding “states will have a big say” regarding the project. The Kentucky lawmaker said he’s the only fiscal conservative running for President. “I think we should systematically go through the spending a little at a time,” Paul remarked. With New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary less than two months away on Feb. 9, Paul said the country “needs a new brand” of leadership. Kasich argued “a proven executive” is necessary. Devils off to rocky start BY CHRIS MARTIN COURIER CORRESPONDENT WINCHENDON — The Murdock Blue Devils had their home opener last week taking on visiting Turners Falls. The Devils were looking to get the first win of the season, but would be halted with a 65-45 victory by Turners Falls. For the first 5:13 seconds of the first quarter Turners went on a 9-0 run to open that would force Murdock to regroup and take time out. With 2:58 remaining Turners Falls would grab three more points for a 12-0 lead; but Jared Nelson would end the run giving his team their first two points. Ryan Kaminsky would add three more points 24 seconds later to cut the lead to seven and then grab two more to cut the lead to five. But Turners Falls would answer with another run of their own to take an 18-7 lead before the end of the quarter, and would end at 18-11 after one. In the second quarter, it wouldn’t be any easier for the home team as Turners Falls would continue to run. Headed into halftime, Turners Falls would have a 37-19 lead. The second half would be much of the same and Turners Falls would remain up by double digits the rest of the way, going on to a final score of 65-45. Leading scorers for Murdock were Nelson with a team high 18 points, Nick Roy with 13 points, Daunte Pridgen with six points, Kaminsky with five points, Xavier Cepeda with two points and Dylan Farris added one. In the holiday tournament last weekend, Friday was a loss to Gardner by 30 points but on Saturday the Devils finally flipped a switch and came ready to play against Athol. It was a tight game the whole stretch, but Murdock would lose in a heartbreaking 68-66 loss to the Red Raiders.