(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Newsstand: 75 cents Referendum vote July 18 BY RUTH DEAMICIS December ice storm, voters at town COURIER EDITOR meeting in May gave conditional WINCHENDON — The Selectmen approval to some $121,380 in exclu- closed the warrant and approved the sion expenditures. setting of a referendum vote to deter- The voters must now confirm the mine whether the town’s voters will town meeting vote by ballot. The ref- approve a single year capital exclu- erendum is scheduled Saturday, July sion so the town can buy equipment 18 at the Old Murdock Senior Center and upgrade emergency facilities. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Citing the need for good generators and emergency supplies following the Turn To BOS, page 2 Changes are planned at transfer station

BY RUTH DEAMICIS tee this spring. COURIER EDITOR Transfer station manager WINCHENDON — As of July 1 Patrick Mullins has been telling his there will be several changes at the patrons about the hour changes, transfer station on River Street. and other changes, for the whole Most important, days of operation month, and hopes all will remem- will be Thursday, Friday and ber and abide by the new way of Saturday only, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. doing things without problems. The change is part of the sug- gested plans presented to Selectmen from the study commit- Turn To CHANGES, page 8 Minister’s Elm: once home to a vice president

BY BRUCE M. GOYETTE WINCHENDON — A Federal house located in Old Centre has been referred to as “Minister’s Elm” because a large elm tree that once stood to the right of the house was planted by a minister. More signifi- cantly, Minister’s Elm was once the home of a vice president of the United States. Ruth DeAmicis photos The house — now 200 years old —- Two youngsters find a way to the water’s edge during the dedication ceremonies at the next phase of the North Central Pathway Saturday. was built circa 1809 for Attorney The paved path takes bikers off busy route 12 seen in the background onto a quiet, river’s edge trail complete with landscaping. Daniel Henshaw, who opened an office and practiced law there for 20 years. Henshaw was a local politician who represented Winchendon in legal matters. He was also an active member of Temperance Movement. Rev. Daniel Morton, the second Bike trail dedicated owner of the house, purchased the estate in 1830 and from 1835-41 was The Minister’s Elm was named for a stately tree once on the property. The BY JERRY CARTON Winchendon drew high praise as toddler when the project began and tree had been planted by a minister, Rev. SPECIAL TO THE COURIER well from state Sen. Stephen Brewer she’s now a college sophomore. Turn To MINISTER, page 2 Morton. Under intermittently cloudy (D), who said, “This trail is a living, “But it’s been worth every skies, the newest phase of the North breathing artery. Health and recre- minute,” said Boucher, who credited Central Parkway at the intersection ation are so important, and it (the co-chair Ludger Robichaud, and of Glenallen St. and Rt. 12 was for- trail) maximizes the beauty of this committee members Dave Antaya, LaPointe moves to new office mally launched on Saturday with region.” Norm Beauregard, Jack NCP co-chair Cindy Boucher declar- And he heaped praise as well on Lesperance, and Naida Knox, “for WINCHENDON — Attorney joked LaPointe. ing, “this is the showpiece of the Boucher and her team. “You’ve all all the great things they’ve done.” David LaPointe has moved from his What makes the office more posi- entire bike trail. It is absolutely done a yeoman’s job. You never She also expressed thanks to US old office to a new one down the tive is the energy brought to it by beautiful and offers a great opportu- gave up. You’ve done great work.” Rep. John Olver (D) for helping the street at 49 Central St. that sits the new staff members Marcy nity for citizens and visitors to see The original Toy Town project along. above the IGA overlooking the park- Deardon and Coral Grout. the beauty of the trail and our Partnership that conceived the idea “I know earmarks is a dirty word ing lot in front of Dunkin Donuts. It The move, said LaPointe, was town,” citing specifically the land- was born in 1993. That would lead right now, but Congressman Olver is an office filled with light and brought about to become more cost scaping work done along the path two years later to the creation of the has made a big difference for us,” at tremendous positive energy. efficient so he could offer clients an for users to admire. NCP project, and Boucher took note which point, Sen. Brewer laughing- “My old office was kind of dark, affordable legal representation. This fourth phase of the eventual of how long a road it’s been as she ly interjected, “I love earmarks, at and it seems I suffered from season- 16-mile project that is slated to link pointed out that her daughter, al affective disorder year round,” Turn To LAPOINTE, page 7 downtown Gardner with Lauren was not much older than a Turn To BIKE, page 12 Summer Solstice hits the streets running this Saturday

BY RUTH DEAMICIS magic show Police Department will Amanda Grubb at (978) 297- COURIER EDITOR 10:30 a.m.: The Flying be held Saturday, June 9622. WINCHENDON — Irish dance troupe 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A raffle table with dona- Stepping off with the annu- 11 a.m.: Animal The event will occur at tions from local businesses, al Morin 5K road races at Adventures dinosaur the Summer Solstice a crafters area with exqui- 8:30 a.m. the annual show festival at the Clark site items for purchase (it’s Summer Solstice festival 1 p.m.: Clark YMCA Memorial YMCA, never too early to start will be a day of fun for the gymnastics team Central Street. Christmas shopping), a whole family. 1:30 p.m.: to be Children aged 18 and charity jail cell and other The 5K race is followed at announced younger will have a attractions will also be 9:15 a.m. with the And why is nothing brief videotaped inter- there. McDonald’s McFun runs for scheduled at noon? view, be fingerprinted And the food, the food, the children. Because the Home by police personnel and food. The Kiwanis of And beginning at 10 a.m., Town Heroes parade have Toothprint™ Winchendon will have their the day is filled with music, will march down impression and cheek tent and famous ‘burgers demonstrations, dancing, Central Street. swab by professional and fries; and will again fea- magic and more. Featuring our own local dental personnel. All ture fried dough. Other food The schedule is as follows: heroes, those who make materials are given to vendors are also expected to Eastern Propane Main the town of inflatable hoops, face paint- Also, a Masonic youth parents for safekeeping be on hand. Stage Winchendon a better place ing, Animal Craze petting identification program and no copies are kept on There is no admission fee 10 a.m.-noon: Tim in which to live, will be zoo, Swamp Stomper obsta- (MYCHIP) featuring file. This program is free to to attend, bring the whole LaRoche highlighted. cle course, a dunk tank, old Toothprint™ and sponsored all. For more information family and enjoy a 1-3 p.m.:Sean Fullerton Other activities available fashioned photos, a volley- by lodges in the 22nd contact local coordinator Winchendon tradition this Family Stage that day include: kids’ ball tournament, a mechani- Masonic District in coopera- Rick Graves at (508) 498-5145 Saturday, June 27. 10 a.m.: Ronald McDonald games, arts and crafts tent, cal bull, wrestling and more. tion with the Winchendon or Solstice coordinator

SPORTS LOCAL Sports from around Gymnastic skills the region at Clark Y PAGE 9 PAGE 2 6 56525 10431 2 2 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Clark Y gymnasts demonstrate skills

Doneen Durling photos First row: Marissa Galat, Victoria Marshall, Noelani Schober, Reghan Hunnewell, Karissa Oakes, Beth Phillips, Julia LaBrack, Maria Bianchi, and Michaela Stewart. Middle row: Maddisyn Bouchard, Anna Graff, Emma Bunch, Erin Masciangioli, Samantha Pierce, Gabrielle Poole, Michaela Benedict, Alexandra DeVitto, Michaela Stewart, and Emily Gagnon. Back row: Hollie Bilodeau-Stacy, Saffron Schober, Ameriah Schober, Sabrina Croteau, Casey Galat, and Tobey Chase.

It takes some strength to hold this pose....Then to gracefully come down.

Catching the young gymnasts in mid air. A coach spots a young woman on the uneven bars. This is one way to travel across the floor.

the Toy Town Elementary School building. At streets was given permission to extend their port of an expanded state bottle bill. The expan- BOS continued from page 1 present, the building does not have a generator, business hours. The Dog will now be open sion would include deposit/return for several and extended bad weather could result in exten- Thursday: 7-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 5-11 beverage bottles, such as water and energy Each expenditure is a separate ballot ques- sive damage to pipes and equipment if not kept p.m. and Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. drinks. tion, so voters may choose to approve only those at sufficient temperature. Another mobile lunch stand business belong- A change of ownership and manager for items they wish to fund. On the warrant are the * Purchase of emergency supplies such as ing to Fred Hodgman was awarded necessary Williams Package Store was approved. The new following: cots, blankets, communication devices and permits to site a mobile unit at the intersection owners are S.K. Raj Inc. under the management * Purchase of a pickup truck for use by the other emergency equipment as may be needed of School and Front streets. of Paresh Patel. school department: $34,000. The truck will be in future situations. Once again, the emergency David Johnson was unanimously approved by Several appointment renewals were approved equipped with necessary accessories to use it for in December pointed out the inadequacies in the both the BOS and the Winchendon Housing including: Lawrence Amburgey (Conservation snowplowing the school parking lots in winter. present town equipment. Authority as a member to complete a single year Commission), Robert Hurtebise, Robert Shea * Upgrade of a the emergency generator * Upgrade the generators at the town hall, of term. Johnson must seek his post again in the and Michael Young (constables); Donna Stram already in place at Murdock High School. The police and fire department buildings. The pres- next election. and Coral Grout (Cultural Council), Raymond school was used as a shelter during the winter ent equipment is inadequate. Ray Rader was unanimously approved as a Harris Sr. and Robert Mable (Fence viewers and emergency,and the present generator proved to OTHER BUSINESS member of the ZBA to finish out a two year field drivers); Priscilla Draeger and James be inadequate. The Gnarly Dog, a mobile hot dog usually term. McCrohon (Historical Commission); Suzanne * Purchase and installation of a generator for located at the corner of Spring and Glenallen Joseph Snow requested the town seek to clar- Rader (library trustee); Cynthia Carvill and ify the method by which he can be appointed to Evelyn Higgins (alternates, ZBA) and Noel the Planning Board. He has submitted a letter of Veilleiux (Parks & Rec). The appointments of interest. John White and Guy Corbosiero to the Planning N AUT BOS signed necessary documents to finalize Commission were held because Selectman ETO O P the last quitclaim deed for ownership of the 19th Burton Gould said he wanted more information PL AR Hill conservation property. concerning their service. T The BOS agreed to pass a resolution in sup- EM S served in the U.S. House of owner, Jay McCrohon, who T MINISTER continued from page 1 Representatives (1879-81) and recently completed a major was the U.S. Minister to renovation of the entire house minister of the First France (1881-85) under and barn. Congregational Church, locat- President James Garfield. In 1985, the Winchendon ed to the right and opposite After leaving the White House, Historical Society learned that side of the Old Centre’s his- he was briefly the governor of the Commonweal Get CA$H for unwanted toric common. New York (1895-97) and then Collaboration, of Leominster, Rev. Morton’s son, Levi P., turned to real estate investing. a firm hired by the Society to became vice president of the He died on his 96th birthday date the house, determined Junk Cars & Trucks United States from 1889-93 and became the second oldest that Minister’s Elm was built under the presidency of vice president to have served circa 1809 (give or take 10 Benjamin Harrison. At age 11, in that capacity.As minister to years). The purpose of the $135 per complete vehicle picked up Levi rang the bell at the First France, he was invited to ham- research for the house and Congregational Church. He mer one of the first nails in the other homes surroundings the • please call for updated scrap metal prices was a businessman in Boston Statue of Liberty and was the 18th Century common was to before moving to New York first American to climb this place the Old Centre area with and establishing Levi P. structure once positioned in the National Register of Morton & Company,a banking New York. Historic Places in 409 Hubbardston Rd., Templeton, MA • 978-939-5900 firm that helped underwrite Other homeowners includ- Washington, DC. loans to the Union during the ed O. Walker, Reuben Vose Jr., The Commonweal Civil Sidney Fairbanks (1886), Fred Collaboration described War. Rogers (whose daughter mar- Minister’s Elm as “a federal He ried Walter Tibbetts who also style house, circa 1809, 2 ? THE WINCHENDON COURIER became a subsequent owner), story hip roof, with elles lead- HOW TO USE: Nelson and Irene Goyette ing to attached barns; finely A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION (1946-55), Mary Diehl, Emile detailed Federal entries with Belanger, and the present elliptical fans and side lights.” NEWS STAFF DIRECTORY TO FAX THE COURIER: PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER The Winchendon EDITOR RUTH DEAMICIS CALL (978) 297-2177 FRANK G. CHILINSKI (978) 297-0050 X 100 Courier (USPS 685- 508-909-4101 [email protected] 920) is published [email protected] Wendell P. 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Lewis Hine Project in Winchendon: An Update AACCURACYCCURACY BY JOE MANNING Winchendon was only a 75- On June 24, it will be exactly minute drive from my house, I ATCH nine months since I made my first printed out all the photos and WWATCH visit to Winchendon to begin my headed up. quest to find out about the lives of Hine did not identify all of the The Winchendon Courier is committed the child laborers that the great children in the captions, but to accuracy in all its news reports. Lewis Hine photographed there among those he did, there are 17 Although numerous safeguards are in almost 100 years ago. Six days family names represented. So I place to ensure accurate reporting, before that first visit, I had made knew I had a lot of research mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact a presentation about my Lewis ahead of me. After more than 20 errors will be corrected at the top right Hine Project at the Springfield visits, along with several trips to hand corner of page three in a timely (Mass) Museums. At that point, I Fitchburg, Gardner and manner. If you find a mistake, call had tracked down the lives of Leominster, plenty of leg work (978) 297-0050 during normal business over 100 children representing and hundreds of hours on the hours. During non-business hours, more than 20 states, and I hardly phone and computer, I have found leave a message in the editor’s voice needed more work to do. But a at least one living descendant of mailbox. The editor will return your woman in the audience all but one of the 17 families. approached me after the event This month, I will be interview- phone call. Or contact the editor at the and showed me the photograph ing three descendants of Mamie following email: rdeamicis@stone- you see on this page. I thought it and Eglantine. The interview will bridgepress.com. was incredibly beautiful. She told be filmed by Steven Borns, an me she suspected that Mamie accomplished documentary film- Mamie La Barge at her machine. Under legal age. Location: Winchendon, might be one of her aunts, and maker who is making a movie Massachusetts, September 1911, Lewis Hine. she asked me to try and find out. about my project in Winchendon. different LaBarge (actually ting to know Eric White, who is When I got home, I looked up In these nine whirlwind months, I A CORPORATE GLASS COMPANY LaBerge) family. But her inquiry the great-grandson of the founder Mamie’s photo on the Library of have accumulated many taped has led me down an exciting new of the White Brothers mills. Congress website, part of which interviews which I must tran- 500 MILES AWAY path. I’ve already contributed 13 So there is much more to come. is devoted to Hine’s 5,000 historic scribe and edit, and many stories stories to the Courier, met many Watch for new stories and photos photos, taken all over the country which I must then string together, DOESN’T CARE ABOUT nice and helpful people in in the Courier in the next few over a 10-year period. I found post on my website, and write for Winchendon, walked through the months, and say hello if you see YOUR BROKEN WINDOW. other photos of Mamie, and of this newspaper. My work is far Glenallen and Winchendon me in your neighborhood. For her sister Eglantine, among 40 from over. Springs mills several times, and plenty of information and pic- pictures taken in Winchendon in By the way, it turned out that WE’VE GOT PEOPLE WHO DO. enjoyed some great lunches at tures, see my website at the first week of September 1911. Mamie was not the aunt of the All local. All the time. Nik Rylee’s and the Glen Caffé. www.morningsonmaplestreet.co When I figured out that woman in the audience. It was a WinchendonCourier.com And I have had the honor of get- m/winchendon.html COURIER CAPSULES 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elizabeth Farnsworth will Massachusetts. It owns almost 30,000 acres in erties. Among those presenting the panel witll lead a leisurely ramble in one of its links and 95 reservations, has protected 16,000 more be Garry Bator, GHS Property Preservation; RUG SHOW introduce easy ways of identifying the many acres in 238 parcels through conservation John Flick of Flick & Elliott PC; Brad Decker SIUTH WOODSTOCK, CT — The Quiet ferns and related species here. restrictions, and has provided assistance in of Home & Building Inspections; Rick Morin Corner ATHA Rug Group exhibits hand made Farnsworth is a senior research ecologist protecting another 15,000 acres in 102 parcels. of Morin Real Estate and Heather Putnam- rugs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday,June 27 at the with the New England Wild Flower Society, TTOR has a major presence here in the North Graham representing manufacturing. The Woodstock Fairgrounds, Rte. 160. Guest speak- the co-author of the Peterson Field Guide to Quabbin. It was one of the key partners in the program is scheduled Tuesday,June 30 from 6- er is rug artist Elizabeth Black, who will Ferns, and a noted botanical illustrator. creation of the Tully Trail and operates the 8 p.m. at the Greater Gardner CDC, 246 speak at 1 p.m. Vendors, demonstrations, door Owned by The Trustees of Reservations, Tully Lake Campground. Additional TTOR Central St. Call (978) 630-2975 to reserve your prizes and a rug raffle. Admission: $5. Call Brooks Woodland includes three parcels. This properties here include Doane’s Falls, spot for this free panel discussion. Seating is (860) 928-0162 for more information. The group walk will explore the Swift River Tract, Royalston Falls and Jacobs Hill in Royalston; limited. has members over the tri-state area of through rich woods, up rocky slopes, and the Swift River Reservation, Brooks Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island along streams to search for plants, animals, Woodland, and North Common Meadow in and includes interest from “hookers” as far and perhaps even a particularly feisty Petersham; and the Elliott Laurel Reservation CLARK SHARKS away as Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. goshawk.in Phillipston. WINCHENDON – Want to be part of a swim Participants should meet at the parking area More information about TTOR is available at team? Try the Clark Sharks for one week at no off Quaker Drive, an easterly turn off Route www.thetrustees.org. cost if you are a member of the Clark 22/32 south of Petersham center. For more LA LECHE LEAGUE Memorial YMCA. Contact Barbara Lawrence information, contact Farnsworth at 978-249- at (978) 297-YMCA or visit www.theclark.com. GARDNER — La Leche League of 6771.GAAMHA BINGO Wachusett North meets at 9:30 am, Thursday, Free and open to the public, the event is co- GARDNER — GAAMHA bingo is now held July 2 at the First Congregational Church of sponsored by the Athol Bird & Nature Club at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays beginning July 6 at Gardner. Mother to mother support for preg- and The Trustees of Reservations. CHIPS PROGRAM nant and breastfeeding women. Children the building, 208 Coleman St. Ext. If 165 or The ABNC is an active group of people shar- WINCHENDON — A Masonic youth identi- welcome. Contact April (978) 660-6254 for more people play, a $1,199 weekly payout will ing an appreciation of nature’s many forms. fication program (MYCHIP) featuring more information. be part of the night. The site is handicapped The club manages the Millers River Toothprint™ and sponsored by lodges in the accessible, has a concession stand, includes Environmental Center and maintains a natu- 22nd Masonic District in cooperation with the raffles and pull-tab games and more. Now ral history collection there, holds meetings Winchendon Police Department will be held available: free transportation for Gardner, LAKE ASSOCIATION featuring members or outside speakers, Saturday,June 27 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event Athol & Winchendon areas. Elderly and hand- organizes field trips all over southern New will occur at the Summer Solstice festival at icapped individuals call (978) 632-0934 x 311 to England, offers intensive workshops and insti- the Clark Memorial YMCA, Central Street. MEETING make arrangements. tutes on specific natural history topics, and Children aged 18 and younger will have a brief WINCHENDON — the Winchendon Springs organizes regional biological inventories, videotaped interview, be fingerprinted by Lake Association Inc. will be holding its annu- including biodiversity surveys, bird counts, INFO NIGHT ON police personnel and have Toothprint™ al meeting Saturday, June 27 at the and butterfly and dragonfly records. impression and cheek swab by professional Winchendon Senior Center (Old Murdock). More information about the ABNC is avail- dental personnel. All materials are given to Coffee and donuts at 8:30 a.m. with the meet- able at www.millersriver.net. New members PROPERTY PURCHASE parents for safekeeping and no copies are kept ing starting at 9 a.m., everyone welcome. are welcome. on file. This program is free to all. For more GARDNER — Thinking about buying a fore- Woodland Ramble in Petersham Founded in 1891, The Trustees of information contact local coordinator Rick closed property? Join experts to hear and ask {ETERSHAM — The Brooks Woodland Reservations has worked to preserve, for pub- Graves at (508) 498-5145 or Solstice coordinator about the advantages and challenges of buy- Preserve in Petersham has some of the most lic use and enjoyment, properties of excep- Amanda Grubb at (978) 297-9622. diverse plant communities in the North tional scenic, historic, and ecological value in ing a foreclosed property.Included will be info Quabbin region, and so Saturday,June 27 from on short sales, auction or lender owned prop- Northern New England Review now available

RINDGE - The spring issue (Volume 31) of the Northern New volumes of poetry and who has served on the board of direc- ly ever since. Comas is 94 years old. England Review (NNER), a literary review published by tors for the Robert Frost Place of Poetry for many years; a An annual publication, the magazine is designed and edited Franklin Pierce University, has just been issued. NNER pub- thought-provoking short story, “A Man’s Name,” by Jim by students at Franklin Pierce University under the direction lishes poems, short stories and essays by writers who live in or Rousmaniere whose short fiction explores issues of identity of managing editor and local writer, Edie Clark, who was sen- have strong ties to the northern New England states of Maine, and whose day job is as editor and president of the Keene ior editor and fiction editor for Yankee Magazine for more New Hampshire and Vermont. Sentinel; and a coming-of-age poem, “Do Not Disturb,” by than 20 years. NNER is in its fourth decade of publication. Among the 20 selections included in this new issue is a cat- Becky Dennison Sakellarion, a widely published poet and a Issues are $3 a copy and are available through Franklin savvy essay,“The Beneficial Barn Cat,” by Martha White, who resident of Peterborough and Greece. Pierce’s Humanities Department and at the Toadstool book- most recently edited The Letters of E.B. White, Revised There are also several poems by students of both Franklin store in Peterborough. Submissions for the next issue are wel- Edition (HarperCollins), an updated collection of her grandfa- Pierce University and Colby College in Waterville, ME and a come. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. ther’s letters; a poem entitled “The House I Sold Last Year” by poem by Beatrice Comas, a resident of Portland, ME who pub- Walpole resident, Dorothy Anderson, who is the author of two lished her first poem at the age of 15 and has published steadi-

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WINCHENDON COURIER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER:FRANK CHILINSKI EDITOR:RUTH DEAMICIS EDITORIAL New ACO offers guidelines To the Editor: There will soon be a shed out front of the My name is Sarah and I’m excited to be the shelter for bottles/cans to be put in when you new Interim Animal Control “Care” Officer drop them off. This will help keep them dry. for Winchendon. I intend to serve you and the Please sort them. Aluminum, glass and plastic An early reminder animals with respect and compassion, and bottles should be washed and dried and in sep- hope you will join me in doing so. My first arate bags or boxes. This will help us make order of business will be a shelter clean up. the fund raising effort more efficient and less Over the years, many people with good inten- messy for our volunteers. t is our intent to keep the voters of Winchendon well informed about the upcoming refer- tions have donated items we can’t always use. If you have a question about items you’d endum vote for a single year debt exclusion. People who have adamantly (and justifiably so) These things have piled up. Therefore, I aim to like to donate please call the number below. Irefused to consider any kind of Prop 2 and a half override have rethought their positions be very detailed in expressing our needs Donations, other then cans and bottles, on debt exclusions. Here’s why: month to month. should be dropped off at the police station, not The debt exclusions are for one year only.Once the particular purchase or repair or whatev- At this time we are only accepting dona- the shelter, or they will get ruined by rain and er is paid for out of this year’s increase, it disappears and never comes back. The exclusion is tions of dry cat food, bath towels, small blan- wild animals. a one year only increase. kets (fleece preferred) and redeemable bottles Thank you to everyone who has donated As James Kreidler has reiterated again and again in his position as town manager, one time and cans. and helped support the animals over the money is for one time purchase or need. The pickup or the generator or the emergency equip- No crates years. Things are getting better every day! J ment will be purchased using these one time funds. Nothing else will be purchased or the funds No dog food or treats at this time used elsewhere. Should the purchase price or installation costs drop (as if they would), then No quilts, large blankets, linens or dog beds. SINCERELY, only the amount of money necessary to accomplish the one time event is funded. No garbage mixed in with bottles please! SARAH FEARING So, though unlikely,it is possible the town won’t even need to ask for as much in the end as is No recyclables mixed with redeemable INTERIM A.C.O. approved. And only the amount spent will be raised by the additional taxation. cans/bottles! 978-297-3533 Most taxpayers will see increase in their home tax bill of about $22 for the year. A pretty good If you can put glass bottles in boxes that deal for the money. would be great! So, we urge the voters to remember the referendum (July 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Murdock) and get over there to vote. Take a moment of time to support the work of the town in this small way.We all would appreciate it. On a different note, we urge everyone to get out on Saturday and enjoy a family oriented fun packed day on the grounds of the Clark Memorial YMCA on Central Street. Food pantry planned Many people moved to Winchendon expressly for the small town atmosphere, and this is To the Editor: pick up their food. The new hours will be it…in spades. A whole day of games, entertainment, dancers, magicians, craft vendors, and The Winchendon CAC is now open for the more convenient. food, food, food. Admission onto the grounds is free, but bring a little spending money because food pantry on the third Wednesday of every there’s a ton of stuff to do. month until 7 p.m. PATRICIA SCARELL Road races begin at 8:30 a.m., a parade kicks off at noon and the day winds up about 3 p.m. This is so people who work out of town can Drop in, stop across the street at the Unitarian Church and peruse their annual flea market, buy EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,CAC something at the bake sale. Enjoy a real small town day.

LETTERS POLICY Made a terrible mistake Letters to the editor are always welcome, and may be sent to to [email protected], or The Winchendon Courier, 91 To the Editor: cated their time to build a space for recreation Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. Be sure to include a name and Please print this apology to the citizens of people can enjoy. residence. Please refrain from sending letters via fax, and be sure to Winchendon in your letters to the editor. I I take full responsibility for my immature supply a home address and phone number to allow for confirmation. made a terrible mistake in causing damage to actions. I have realized that what I did was Allow at least 48 hours for a response. Letters must be submitted by the new bike path in town. wrong, and I know sorry won‘t fix the dam- noon Friday to ensure publication in the following week’s issue. Every To the state of Massachusetts and the town ages done, but I am truly sorry for my actions. effort will be made to accommodate late submissions, but inclusion can not be guaranteed. of Winchendon: Please know this kind of behavior will The rules of good taste and libel will, of course, apply to all submissions. Personal attacks I would like to apologize to the town of never happen again. will not be published. The editor retains the right to edit all letters. Winchendon for my actions on May 2, 2009. I realize that I have caused damage to a place SOMEONE WHO HAS LEARNED where the citizens of Winchendon have dedi- A HARD LESSON

The real activists: it’s you, and you, and you

week or so ago, someone told line observers, were a disaster, there politics in an overwhelmingly Chili Cook Off in August. There are me that their high schooler JOURNEY were too many drugs floating Democratic city, it had the added AA and NA sponsors, individuals A came home from downtown around, the streets weren’t plowed value of being true. A win-win cam- who care enough to try and help oth- one day and quoted the kid as say- OF THE fast enough in the winter, you name paign situation if ever there was ers. You get the idea — communities ing that simply being on Central it, if it was bad, it was happening in one. None of us at City Hall in the become better places to live when Street reminded them how eager HEART Baltimore.nation’s then-seventh largest city the people who live in them become they are to leave town as soon as To be sure though, there was some were unaware of the ills that existed really engaged in making them bet- they graduate because downtown is JERRY merit to the criticisms. There was, just beyond Light Street. In fact, we ter rather than simply whine about so blighted. CARTON admittedly, a disconnect between were constantly trying to figure out the failings of government and A common refrain? To be sure. But the “new,” glamorous, tourist- how to make Baltimore’s bounce- activists alike. it’s a common refrain, well, every- attracting Baltimore and the enor- back work for everyone, not merely In his Inaugural Address 20 years where, in every city and every town. guess what? There’s no place that mous problems facing any large city. the old guard elite and the yuppie- ago, President George H.W. Bush You always hear the whiners, the doesn’t have problems. When I was The debate was especially vocifer- fied few, and a lot of that effort was referred to community volun- doomsayers, the negativists. living in Baltimore, you’d hear snip- ous during the mayoralty campaign fueled by citizen volunteers who teerism as “a thousand points of Nothing is okay, nothing is decent, ing about how it wasn’t safe to go of 1983 when my boss, the incum- took it upon themselves to dive into light” that would illuminate any everything about the community is downtown (a “real” downtown), and bent, faced the first-ever significant the trenches and get their hands city or town. He was right, too. terrible and they wish they didn’t never mind the hordes of tourists as African-American challenge mount- dirty. It was impossible to create a Yes, we have problems here. But live there, and can’t wait to go some- well as locals who turned the revi- ed in a Democratic primary. That utopia, of course, but if that work merely sitting at a keyboard enu- where else where, no doubt, they’ll talized and re-energized Inner election was so hot that the New resulted in improving the quality of merating them doesn’t do a single soon whine with equal fervor about Harbor area full of shopping pavil- York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, life at all in different neighbor- thing towards solving, or even the horrors of their new hometown. ions and entertainment centers and and even USA Today, came to savor hoods, then it was work well done. reducing, them. So rather than It’s much easier, of course, to com- the National Aquarium and the the action. As press secretary, I There are people like that in every telling your kid that they are right plain than to get in the game and try Science Center and later, two new found myself answering, on a daily, community, large and small. On and that nothing will ever get to make even small differences. stadiums, into an irresistible mag- sometimes it seemed hourly, basis Saturday, I covered the opening of change or get better, maybe the bet- Doing that would require the com- net, so much so that TIME questions about how to bridge the the newest phase of the bike trail. ter response would have been to sug- mitment of positive energy rather Magazine celebrated Baltimore’s gap between these two very differ- Cindy Boucher and the other volun- gest that the kid find a way, even a than retreating to the safety of side- downtown renaissance with a July ent realities. And I’d always say that teers deserve a lot of credit for sus- little way, to get involved. That’s a line carping. It would mean, you 1981 cover story entitled “Cities Are there were a lot of people, municipal taining the effort that is bringing pro-active approach, and a better know, getting involved. God forbid. Fun”. Ours certainly was, and oh, workers and activist volunteers the trail to fruition. The same holds one than feeding into more cynicism You’d have to be living under a rock by the way, that transformation cre- alike, striving to make progress true for volunteer coaches in any and more whining. Really, I told or be wearing blinders not to ated jobs and brought a lot of rev- towards solving those problems. Of sport you can name — to say noth- this person, it is. Try it, I suggested. acknowledge this community has enue to a lot of businesses, to say course, I’d also slam the Reagan ing of the Boosters — and the folks You never know what satisfaction problems. My colleague Doneen nothing of the city’s tax coffers. But Administration for its callous urban who are working to put together this and gratitude you might find. Durling wrote quite eloquently on no matter — the schools, we were policies too, but that was easy to do, Saturday’s Summer Solstice — and that very subject a week ago. But constantly told by the griping side- because, in addition to being good those who will be organizing the Iran Redux

he Iranian people are streets and squares of Tehran riot police wielding clubs, guns and fire hoses. the cry of the people has been heard around mysterious and interest- as I write but the most interest- The people demonstrate anyway. the world and the legitimacy of the Ting. If you study these NOTES OF ing development is one that The religious leaders, the revered mullahs, Ahmadinejad government is seriously called people when they were known CONCERN might not have been expected. add their considerable clout to that of the sit- into question. as Persians you will note their The Supreme Ruler, the reli- ting government, but the people demonstrate In the earlier revolution The United States patience can run quite thin. gious leader, publically pro- anyway. government supported the Shah and paid a They have shown historically JACK BLAIR claimed Ahmadinejad properly The odds are heavily in favor of price for that support for many years to come. that they will put up with a lot and overwhelmingly re-elected Ahmadinejad and his government, but the In the current situation President Obama but that there is a line that can- and ordered the people to people demonstrate anyway. has btought exactly the right policy of non- not be crossed. accept the results of the ques- The government has revoked all the foreign intervention balanced with criticism of In the late 1970s Shah tionable election and stop press credentials so that no one can report on human rights violations and applause for Mohammad Reza Pahlavi crossed that line demonstrating. what is really happening, but the people democracy at work. and it brought about the Islamic Revolution In an Islamic Republic that would have demonstrate anyway and the reporters are It took the Iranians some time to bring that ushered into power the current mullahs seemed enough to put this matter to rest. If using their cell phone cameras to get the story down the Shah. But down they brought him. It and their governments. you were watching CNN or FOX or probably to the world. may take them a while with Ahmadinejad but Now in 2009 it appears that Mahmoud any other news channel last weekend you This mini-revolution may well be put down, I would not bet against the people of Iran. Ahmadinejad and his thugs have crossed it. know it did not. as was the case in a similar situation in Today they are angry and they are taking This situation is still playing out in the The government has filled the streets with Tianamen Square in Beijing years ago. But names! Wednesday, June 24, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 Brewer outline FY 10 budget BOSTON – Senator Stephen M. obtain guidance from leading econ- and Economic Development was Supports a movement to a med- ties. Brewer (D-Barre) announced the omists on expectations for rev- cut by $62 million, or 24 percent; ical home model of care; In order to address the current Conference Committee for the enues in FY10. Based on this testi- The Executive Office of The Governor’s Office was fiscal crisis and to cushion future FY10 budget, of which he was a mony, the Legislature and the Education was reduced by $491 mil- reduced by $4 million, or 46 per- downturns, the conference report member, filed its report. Faced Administration revised previous lion, or 8 percent, from FY09; cent; establishes a mechanism to cap- with the stark reality of building revenue estimates from $19.53 bil- The Executive Office of Energy The Secretary of State’s Office is ture unexpected revenue increases an operating plan on $1.5 billion lion to $17.98 billion, resulting in a and Environmental Affairs was cut reduced by $13.7 million, or 28 per- in the collection of capital gain rev- less in revenues than previous pro- $1.54 billion decrease. This newly by $31 million, or 13 percent, from cent; enues, which have fallen by over 60 posals, the $27.4 billion budget revised revenue estimate, coupled FY09; The Treasurer’s Office is percent during FY09. To provide maintains funding for key govern- with the cost of maintaining FY09 The Executive Office of Public increased by $30 million due to an transparency to the public, the ment programs while eliminating services in FY10, created a mainte- Safety was reduced by $255 million, increase in debt service appropria- report requires the publication of 800 earmarks for local programs nance budget gap of $4.5 billion for or 19.5 percent, from FY09: tions; information for those entities that and consolidating 160 accounts. FY10. The conference budget Community Policing grants were The Attorney General’s Office is receive tax credits and exemptions. “There is no doubt that pain will reflects this new revenue projec- eliminated decreased by $4 million, or 9 per- To ease the burden on taxpayers be felt throughout the tion, making over $700 million in Police Career Incentives were cent; and to bring public employee bene- Commonwealth from the cuts cuts, utilizing $1.5 billion in federal reduced to $10 million from $50.2 The District Attorneys are cut by fits more in line with the private implemented in this budget,” said stimulus funds, and generating an million $9.5 million, or 9 percent; and sector, health benefit contributions Brewer. “These decisions were additional $759 million in new rev- Shannon grants used for anti- The Legislature is cut by $4 mil- for all state employees are raised beyond difficult, but the precipi- enues for fiscal year 2010 through gang initiatives were cut by $6.5 lion, or 7 percent. by 5 percent, saving $50 million for tous decline in revenues required the increase of the state sales and million To assist cities, towns and school the Commonwealth. Finally,to ease that tough choices be made. meals tax to 6.25 percent. The Executive Office of Health districts implement cost-cutting restrictions on private contractors Through a balanced of cuts, new No area of government was held and Human Services was increased reforms, $1 million is set aside to of the so-called Pacheco law, the revenues and reforms, the harmless at FY09 funding levels, as by 2.94 percent. To achieve this con- encourage the regionalization of threshold is doubled from $250,000 Legislature was able to deliver a highlighted below: strained growth, the FY10 budget services. The budget also elimi- to $500,000. fiscally responsible, on-time budget The Executive Office of Labor includes the following: nates the property tax exemption With the approval of the confer- to the Governor.” and Workforce Development was Limits or eliminates provider on poles and wires located on pub- ence report by both the House and Upon receipt of the April rev- reduced by $29 million, or 38 per- rate increases in FY10; lic property and public rights-of- Senate, the Governor now has ten enues in early May, the Senate con- cent; Expands pay-for-performance way, which is expected to generate days to sign the bill or veto items vened an emergency hearing to The Executive Office of Housing incentives; another $26 million for municipali- within it.

Towns will be involved in decisions on developmental centers

BOSTON — Both the town of Templeton Brewer was a member, negotiated the dif- Governor Deval Patrick announced in erning body. and the town of Monson will have a say in ferences between the two versions of the December 2008 that the Department of In 2003, Brewer passed a bill to transfer the future of the developmental centers budget and elected to include the reuse Developmental Services intends to close 1,600 acres of land located at the slated for closure within their borders. committee language in the final version to four of the six developmental centers that Templeton Developmental Center to the Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre) be sent to Governor Patrick. The commit- currently operate in the Commonwealth as Department of Environmental Protection announced the final version of the FY10 tees created by this language would allow part of the community services expansion to dedicate the land for the purposes of budget, which was accepted by both the the towns to be involved as the decisions and facilities restructuring plan. The forest and open space protection, manage- House and the Senate today, included lan- about the land and buildings are made. Committees will include three representa- ment, conservation, environmental educa- guage creating reuse committees in the “It is important to me that the towns tives of the town, one representative of the tion, environmental research and public towns of Monson and Templeton relative have a say in what happens to the land and Community Preservation Committee, one access for passive recreation and enjoy- to the Monson and Templeton buildings should the Commonwealth move representative of the division of capital ment. Developmental Centers. This language forward with its decision to close these asset management and maintenance, one The FY10 budget has now been sent to was included as an amendment Brewer facilities,” said Brewer. “I want to make representative from the facility client’s Governor Patrick for his final approval. sponsored when the Senate debated its ver- sure that a plan is in place so that we do legal guardians, and the senators and rep- He has 10 days to either sign or veto all or sion of the budget in May; however, it was not lose the natural beauty of this region resentatives who represent the town as ex- parts of the budget before it becomes law. not included in the House budget. The and let the buildings become run-down eye officio members. Committee members will budget conference committee, of which sores.” be appointed annually by the town’s gov- Wind study planned for Winchendon

BOSTON – Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D- able to undertake a more comprehensive fea- Winchendon to help save the environment by its energy planning and preservation meas- Barre) and Representative Robert L. Rice, Jr. sibility study for a wind project at these becoming a greener community,” stated ures.” (D-Gardner) announced the town of sites. The site survey process requires the Brewer. “I am hopeful that the results of this The Renewable Energy Trust seeks to Winchendon received a $5,600 grant from the active participation of the town of site survey will tell us determine the most maximize environmental and economic ben- Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Winchendon, RET, and RET’s technical con- responsible place to install a wind turbine” efits for the Commonwealth’s citizens by pio- Renewable Energy Trust to offer assistance sultant, the Renewable Energy Research Rice added, “I congratulate Town Manager neering and promoting clean energy tech- for a municipal site survey on proposed sites Laboratory at the University of Jim Kreidler and the Winchendon Board of nologies and fostering the emergence of sus- at the Hillview Business Park, Winchendon Massachusetts at Amherst. RERL will con- Selectmen on receiving this financial award tainable markets for electricity generated water tank, and Murdock High School. duct a desk-top analysis to determine to assess municipal sites for possible wind from renewable sources. The Trust provides The site survey will provide Winchendon whether the proposed sites are of sufficient generation. This is just another example of financial assistance to individuals and busi- with a preliminary assessment of the poten- size and wind resource to warrant a detailed the town’s foresight in seeking opportunities nesses for solar panels and wind turbines at tial for wind generation on the proposed site survey. If they do, RERL will schedule a for advancing ecologically sound power gen- their homes and facilities, works with com- sites by identifying the advantages, disad- visit to the proposed sites with the town, and eration, and I am pleased to offer my contin- munities to incorporate green design into vantages, and potential flaws of the loca- issue a municipal wind site survey report ued support and encouragement. The town schools, helps emerging clean energy busi- tions. Ultimately, the site survey will help within 45 days of the site visit. clearly stands out among communities for nesses flourish in the Commonwealth, and Winchendon determine whether it is reason- “I applaud the efforts of the town of its localized concern for the planet through much more.

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For 12 years the Winchendon and its inhabitants. Historical Society has worked The hike back to the church with third grade teachers to cre- makes for some hungry students, ate a very special program. The so a lunch break is called. A pic- Historical Society provides the nic on the lawn, with punch and program thanks to generous con- cookies provided by the WHS, has tributions from the Cultural the students in need of a little Council, the Kiwanis, the wake up. American Legion, and VFW. Just the thing is provided by Taking one full day in early Historical Happenings of June, third graders arrive early Templeton. The students were at the Olde Centre Church to be given their own tri-corn or bon- greeted by church bells ringing net and marched across to the and a woman in period costume common where they were met by welcoming them to their own a British Captain and his town. encampment. Isaac Mattson A brief history within the explained the history of the church, discussing the earliest Colonial enforcement, a place settlers, how Winchendon got its these British soldiers did NOT unique name and a little back- want to be. ground is followed by a march to Finally, tired and saturated the Day House, to the militia filed with history,the students climbed and to the Olde Centre Cemetery back aboard the buses for a ride with Roger Hunt. Dr. Coral Grout back to the present, and their met the troop at the cemetery to waiting school. give more history about the town

Ruth DeAmicis photos The British Captain explains why he is in charge, and why the ragtag soldiers behind him are so disparate. Many are criminals from Scotland and England, given the choice of prison, perhaps a death sentence, or serving in His Majesty’s Army in the colonies.

The soldiers and their camp followers set up an encampment on the With tri-corns and bonnets in place, the third grade After lunch, every student was given an appropriate headgear. Winchendon green. With the early colonial home in the background, it isn’t dif- ficult to imagine the time period. students listen raptly to the British soldier.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

BOSTON — The following local the winter term. Richard of Templeton graduated Templeton, majoring in architec- in biology; Jonathan Miganowicz, students earned academic honors at WORCESTER — Hillary Gleason magna cum laude with a BA in psy- ture, was named to the dean’s list at BS in history; Jessica Richard, dou- Northeastern University: Royalston of Winchendon was named a mem- chology. Noah Richard of Roger Williams University. ble degree, BSE in elementary edu- resident Brendon Keller who is ber of the dean’s list at Clark Templeton graduated magna cum WESTFIELD — The following cation and BS in business adminis- majoring in physics and philosophy; University. laude with a BA in biology. Noah local students were named to the tration; Garrett Zecker, MA in and Winchendon resident Tiffany BOSTON – The following local Richard was also named to the dean’s list at Westfield State College English; Susan Sheridan, MED in Parkhurst who is majoring in crimi- students were named to the dean’s dean’s list.. Cierra Touchette of Baldwinville technology education. WINCHEN- nal justice. Erin Bobick of list at Umass Boston. Aimee SPRINGFIELD — The following majoring in elementary education; DON: Jennifer Brooks, MED in ele- Templeton was named to the dean’s Courtemanche of Baldwinville, students achieved academic honors Laura Kimball of East Templeton mentary education; Chawntel list. Michaela Mahony of Phillipston at Springfield College. Kathleen majoring in psychology; Brandon Cartee, BS in biology; Aimee PULTNEY, VT — The following and Kaitlyn Neal of Winchendon. Jasinski of Templeton, majoring in Amadon of Templeton majoring in Fredette, BS in nursing; Andrew local students graduated from MANCHESTER, NH — The fol- an exploratory program; David criminal justice; and Sarah Race of Keney, BS in industrial technology; Green Mountain College this lowing Winchendon students were Perley of Winchendon majoring in Winchendon majoring in elemen- Ashley Mortimer, BS in biology; spring. Joshua Olson of named to the dean’s list at Saint mechanical engineering; and tary education. Amanda Phillips, BS in English. In Baldwinville graduated with a BA Anselm’s College. RhondaLeigh Megan Mathieu of Winchendon FITCHBURG — The following addition, Quintin Burks of degree in philosophy. Laura Dauphinais and Heidi Wehmeyer. majoring in sport management. local students graduated from Templeton and Patrick Jackson of DiNardo of Winchendon graduated WORCESTER — The following ITHACA, NY — Megan Murphy of Fitchburg State College in May. Winchendon were named to the cum laude with a BA degree in envi- local students were named to the Winchendon, daughter of Lawrence FITZWILLIAM: Stephanie president’s list. ronmental studies. dean’s list at Becker College. and Jean Murphy, graduated with a Caragher MED in middle school KEENE, NH — Catie Bisson of ASHBURNHAM — Daniel Delay Amanda Morrissey of Templeton double degree from Ithaca College. education; and Cynthia Woolley, Winchendon was named to the of Winchendon was awarded a letter and Winchendon residents David Murphy graduated with a doctorate MED in special education. JAF- dean’s list at Keene State College. of commendation for the winter Drouin and Nicholas Gaffny. in physical therapy and an MS from FREY: Karl Balling, BS in nursing; HENNIKER, NH — Amy Ordile of term at Cushing Academy. NEW LONDON, NH — The follow- the School of Health Sciences and and Brandie Newman, MED in spe- Winchendon was named to the Alexandra Krasowski of Royalston ing local students are graduates of Human Performance. cial education. RINDGE: Amanda dean’s list at New England College. was named to the high honor roll for Colby-Sawyer College. Nicholas BRISTOL, RI — Brian Fontaine of Ganoe, BS in political science; and BOSTON — Brittany Field of Richard Martin, CAGS in inter- Templeton and Kaitlyn Neal of disciplinary studies. ROYAL- Winchendon were named to the STON: Anita McDowell, MED in dean’s list at UMass Boston. special education. TEMPLE- TON: Lisa Diamond, MS in counseling; Sarah Friedman, BS

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Doneen Durling photos It may have kept DJ Amy Dupuis out of the Smith Community Pavilion and into the Old Murdock Senior Center but these kids enjoyed their musical chairs just as much indoors as out at the first concert at the gazebo of the summer. This Friday, June 26, a program about Birds of Prey will be held beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Pavilion in GAR Park off Grove Street. The program is free and These two little girls seem thrilled with the balloon chapeau created by Sharon Dickens If you don’t want to wear a hat, how about open to the public, sponsored by the Winchendon Parks & Rec Commission. In of Twinkie’s Twistables as part of the program. a flower? case of inclement weather, the program will move to the Old Murdock Senior Center across the street.

LAPOINTE continued from page 1 nize the divorce, who is going to dissolve it? different avenues of Who is going to enforce it? What about chil- law. I was in my own dren? It’s a complex legal case which I find fas- little world in real When asked how he felt about the closing of cinating.” estate planning, and the courthouse on Central St. LaPointe said, “ LaPointe believes the state of the economy you just get into a It was not only convenient for me because I am has a lot to do with the divorce rate. comfort zone, and now right here on the same street, but I am also dis- “What’s happening is that at some point seeing these different appointed because it was so great to have it they are saying look this is what we have left. cases coming in is local. There was local access so some could Let’s cut our losses while we can. Let’s divide interesting. There is walk to the court, and now they will have to go what we can, and let’s go on our way.” so much to learn, it is to Gardner District Court for everything, He said it is mostly the same generation exciting. He’s a great including probation to meet with their proba- between mid-thirties to mid-forties. teacher. He’s very tion officer. It’s going to make it difficult for LaPointe credited Grout and Deardon with patient.” them to get into the system.” the confidential and positive way they deal Coral Grout has LaPointe said the court personnel are great with clients. been brought in as the people that did very well for Winchendon for a Deardon said sometimes it can be emotion- highly energetic and long time. al, and a walk to Dunkin Donuts is a way to organized office man- “For me…I’ll probably be spending every help the clients take a breath and come back ager. She has a back- Tuesday for the rest of my career. For me trav- calm. ground as a principal Attorney David LaPointe stands under his new law practice sign with Office el isn’t a problem, but it will be for our com- LaPointe said he wants each client to feel as and superintendent of Manager Coral Grout, and Paralegal Marcy Deardon. The horse was one of the munity.” though they are the only client. He said he is schools. It would seem Converse rocking horses made in Toy Town by his father Richard LaPointe. The LaPointe said his interest for the law started accessible through phone, fax and e-mail. that her professional- horse was cut in half for the sign and set and finished by Paul LeBlanc who runs at the courthouse during a mock trial with his There are no dark rooms in the office filled ism and attention to a home business in Gardner. high school. In that trial he played a defense from one end to the other with dark law books. detail will be a great attorney. They have been replaced by multiple comput- asset for the office. divorce and family law, OUI/criminal defense, “And so that’s where I am. That was neat.” ers, and it takes all three workers to keep up Communication and confidentiality is key. real estate, personal injury, wills and estates. When asked about the accessibility of jus- with the ever-changing technology. What is said in the office stays in the office. To e-mail: [email protected]. tice to the local people, LaPointe said there are Deardon is a paralegal and was unemployed “We’re all accessible. Calls will be returned Phone: (978) 297-2390. many domestic violence issues here. after a previous boss passed away. She wasn’t that afternoon, or if the call comes in the “People could walk down to the court for a sure what she wanted to do. Then David afternoon, it will be answered the next day. restraining order. Now they are going to have approached her and asked her to come on What I try to do is make sure my clients are to go to Gardner, and they may not have the board. informed from the very beginning. ability to get there. They may not even go. I Deardon said, “It is interesting to see all the Attorney David LaPointe’s practice covers guess that’s where you will see the biggest impact.” LaPointe said there will be an impact to local business also. The courthouse has been in Winchendon over 100 years. Office Manager Coral Grout said the rooms above Joseph’s Fruit and Confectionary is still set up as a courtroom. LaPointe has been through many changes in his career. He was a police officer, a teacher, and now an attorney. He said he has always wanted to be an attor- ney. “I have always enjoyed living in Winchendon It’s a great place to raise a family, and I serve the community gladly.” LaPointe said that when he left police work, his intention was to go to law school. When he graduated from Fitchburg State, he went into teaching to “recoup and regroup.” When Massachusetts School of Law opened as an affordable way to complete his degree as soon as it opened. LaPointe said the transition between retired Attorney John Mizhir’s practice and his own has been smooth. “I find that my clientele largely come from people that I know and there are some, espe- cially those that have to do with wills, that have stayed with me. They had an option to either stay with the practice, or to get their file and go elsewhere. I only had maybe three or four that came and got their wills.” LaPointe said he is building up his clientele on his family law practice, criminal law, per- sonal injury and wills. He said Mizhir’s prac- PREPARING FOR THE GRAND OPENING tice was not in the general practice setting. “I’m happy about the way things are going. Courtesy photo I’ve had a lot of interesting cases over the past year.” Phillipston Historical Society members Terri Johnson (L) and Jane French (R) prepare an exhibit about LaPointe said his first jury trial was an awe- businesses in Phillipston. The grand opening and dedication ceremony of the historical society’s muse- some experience. He was defending a 62-year- um will be held on Sunday, June 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the museum which is located at 50 State Road old bus driver who was father to three boys (Rt. 2A) in Phillipston. and needed his license. “His livelihood was in my hands. I was on my own, and just to have the jury come back at the end and consider him not guilty was the real deal. The only thing I could control was how well I prepared. I really love the trial. That’s something I specialize in. ” LaPointe said the crime of driving under SUMMER DANCE! the influence has no look-back period, and someone caught at 21 could be arrested again for the same offense at 81 and fully charged 98 Front St. For a Brochure Call 978-297-5678 because of the second event. LaPointe said there is just as much trial Winchendon or download form at experience with family law. www.dancecenterdance.com The Winchendon lawyer had an interesting case where a soldier on the front lines in Visit Our Groove Wear Store Baghdad, who had just been married less than Creative Movement a year before, was filing for a divorce by satel- Mon-Fri 9:00-10:00 a.m. Open Mon- Thurs. 3-8 lite. ages 2.5-5 yrs. & “It was interesting because I never met him until it came to court. He was on a satellite Sat. 9:30-2:00 phone.” Mastercard/Visa accepted LaPointe said the soldier came home for Dance Classes: leave and showed up in court, was divorced, Mon-Fri 10:00-3:00 p.m. and went back to the war. ages 5 & up Our 15th Annual Recital: “ The system doesn’t operate on emotion, it Beg. thru Adv. levels. "I can only imagine" operates on facts.” Students will be trained in at Monty Tech The lawyer has now taken on his first same June 12 at 7pm, sex marriage divorce. ballet, jazz contemporary, “It was only a matter of time. Case law is all modern and choreography. June 13 at 1 & 5pm & over the place about it, because if you are June 14 at 1pm from out-of-state and the state doesn’t recog- 8 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 24, 2009 OBITUARIES Stephen J. Ciccolini, 55 Beverly J. (Draleau) Capuziello, 76 CORAL SPRINGS, FL — recreation in 1977 and Bachelor of Science FITCHBURG — Beverly J. (Draleau) Fitchburg, Rose Cusson of Lawrence, :Stephen J. Ciccolini, age 55, degree in physical education in 1978, both Capuziello, age 74, of 68 Longedge Ave. died Geraldine Savino of Lancaster and Rita of 173 Northwest 81st Way, from the University of Massachusetts. unexpectedly June 17 at the Health Alliance – Sherwood of Lancaster, two grandsons; Jason Coral Springs, Fl., and former He was involved in athletics his entire life, Leominster Hospital. Pivertotto and Joseph Piverotto. She also longtime Fitchburg resident, and played Little League and Pop Warner in Her husband of 53 years, Frank Capuziello, leaves three great grandchildren and a dear died Monday, June 1. Fitchburg and played football, baseball and died in September 2006. longtime friend, Terri Doyon of Leominster. He was born in Leominster track at Fitchburg High School, where he was Mrs. Capuziello was born in Lancaster, Dec. She was the mother of the late James on Dec. 18, 1953, a son of the inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2007. He 28, 1934, a daughter of Lawrence and Laura Capuziello and Ronald Capuziello and the sis- late Dante Ciccolini and Elise was the Most Valuable Player on the (Demazure) Draleau and resided in Ayer and ter of the late John Draleau of Clinton, Alfred (Booth) Ciccolini of Fitchburg. He leaves his Worcester Academy Football team in 1973, Shirley before moving to Fitchburg over 30 Draleau of Gardner and Evelyn Vanderhoof wife of 25 years, Susan L. (Kibling) Ciccolini, and later played football at the University of years ago. of Winchendon. . who grew up in Lunenburg; his two daugh- Massachusetts, where he earned All Star sta- Mrs. Capuziello had worked in the shipping Mrs. Capuziello had attended St. Francis ters, Stacy M. and Ashley E. Ciccolini, all of tus in the Yankee Conference in 1975. After department at the George Frost Company in Church in South Fitchburg. Coral Springs; his mother, Elsie (Booth) graduating, he coached football and track in Shirley. A funeral service was held June 22 at the Ciccolini of Fitchburg; three brothers, John the Fitchburg school system for several years. Mrs. Capuziello is survived by her daughter T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 B. Ciccolini and his wife, Debi of He lived in Florida for the past 20 years, pre- and son in law, Ruth M. and Joseph Piverotto Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) Ayer. Please see Winchendon, David Ciccolini and his signifi- viously living in San Diego, CA for eight of Leominster, four brothers, Joseph Draleau www.andersonfuneral.com for additional cant other, Cheryl Nelson, of Fitchburg, and years. He loved to travel with his family, play of Clinton, Donald Draleau of Winchendon, information. Christopher M. Ciccolini and his wife, golf with his buddies and hang out with his Charles Draleau of Lawrence, Gerald Draleau Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ayer. Elizabeth, of Glenview, IL; and many nieces many good friends. of Gardner, four sisters, Theresa Crocker of and nephews. Calling Hours at the Smith-Mallahy- Mr. Ciccolini worked in the medical book Masciarelli Funeral Home, 243 Water St., sales field for 20 years in Florida. He grew up Fitchburg, will be held on Wednesday, July 8, in Fitchburg and attended St. Anthony di from 4 to 6 p.m., with a funeral service to fol- Byron ‘Barney’ H. Wood, 66 Padua parish and its elementary school, then low at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. LEOMINSTER — Byron “Barney” H. Wood, Sr., and had lived in Florida the past eight B.F. Brown Jr. High School, and was a 1972 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions 66 years old, of Brooksville, FL and formerly years. He graduated from Leominster High graduate of Fitchburg High School. He then may be made to the American Diabetes of Leominster and Spencer, died June 7 in his School in 1962 and had owned and operated attended Worcester Academy in 1973 and later Association, 330 Congress St., #501, Boston, home after an illness. the former Barney’s Mobil Station in received a Bachelor of Science degree in MA 02210. He is survived by his wife Brenda (Conner) Leominster for many years, before retiring in Wood; three daughters;: Kimberly Wood of 2000. He was a member of St. Mark’s Minnesota, Amanda Wood Brown of Florida, Episcopal Church in Leominster and the Nancy Ann (Gurley) (Maki) Desgroseilliers, 80 and Melanie of Worcester; two sisters, Lillian Nature Coast Corvette Club in Brooksville, Clay of Winchendon and Nancy Keefe of FL. PORTLAND, ME — Nancy Ann (Gurley) Cumberland ME, Ellie Hague of Buxton ME Leominster, a brother David Wood of A funeral service was held June 13 in the (Maki) Desgroseilliers, age 80, passed away and Lisa Rivira of Ossippee NH, two step Leominster, seven grandchildren, Lindsay Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 June 18 at the Barron Center in Portland ME daughters: Gail Martikainen of Brown Gibson, Nicole Brown, Ashley Brown, West Street, Leominster. Burial was in after a long illness. Ashburnham, and Midge Rintila of Alaska Keith Brown, Jr., Brandon Heon, Peyton Roy, Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Mrs. Desgroseilliers was born July 25, 1928 and 23 grandchildren and 14 great grandchil- and Maisie Brown, and two great grandchil- In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Medford the daughter of James Kennedy dren. dren, Xzarias Heon and Bradley Gibson. may be made to the American Cancer Society, and Murial (Greene) Macneill of Winchester. A graveside ceremony was held June 22 at Barney was born in Leominster, on Nov. 15, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Nancy’s career in cooking covered the the Hillside Cemetery, Highland Street 1942, son of Byron H. and Lillian (Ellis) Wood Burbank Hospital Fitchburg, the Barron Townsend for family and friends. A celebra- Center Portland ME, and the Nancy Patch tion of Nancy’s life followed. Home in Leominster, and for many years she The T.J Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 250 Marie Claire Spiewakowski, 90 was the personal chef for the Rosenberg fami- Main St. (Rte. 119) Townsend Center is assist- ly, founder of Dunkin’ Donuts. After retiring, ing the family with arrangements. Please see WEBSTER — Marie Claire Spiewakowski, Spiewakowski and a brother, Samuel Holt. she cooked for fishing and hunting camps www.andersonfuneral.com for more informa- age 90, formerly of Golden Heights,, died June She was born in Brockton and lived most of through out Labrador and Newfoundland. tion. 17 in Odd Fellows Home, Worcester after an her life in Webster. Marie worked many She is survived by a son James R. Gurley of In lieu of flowers the family request, memo- illness.years at B&W Footwea ,Webster Shoe and Winchendon and seven daughters: Linda rial contributions be made to the Townsend She leaves one son: Samuel Sovchuk and his Empire Laundry retiring in 1982. Storms Larsen of Groton, Nancy Reid of Vail, Ladies Auxiliary,VFW, c/o Betty Mae Tenney, fiancée Andrea of Sterling. One stepdaugh- Mrs. Spiewakowski was a communicant of St. CO, Betsy A. McPhee of Ashby, Sarah Brown PO Box 328, Townsend MA 01469 ter, Virgina Cardinal of Florida; grandchil- Louis Church a member St. Louis League Of of Pepperell, Suzanne Martelle of dren Jean McLaughlin and her husband Catholic Women, Daughters Of Isabella and Bruce of Winchendon, James Sovchuk and the Circle Of Charity. his girl friend Stephanie Smith of West Her funeral Mass was celebrated June 22 in Russell M. Gjeltena Jr., 39 Boylston, Mark Sovchuk and his wife Kathy St. Louis Church with burial following in of Spencer; great- grandchildren Dan, Calvary Cemetery, Dudley. LEOMINSTER — Russell M Gjeltema Jr., one sister: Wendy Gaunt of Winchendon; one Samantha, Mark Jr. and Chris; and three Memorial contributions may be made to St. age 39 of 24 Lowell St., Leominster, died June brother: Scott Gjeltema of Gardner; his in- great –great grandchildren. Anne School, PO Box 818,Webster, MA 01570 5 in Lake George, NY after sustaining injuries laws: Eric and Carmen Fage; three sister-in- Predeceased by her first husband of 25 years Arrangements were by Bartel Funeral resulting from a motorcycle accident. laws: Rosanna Kearchner, Sarita Fage, and Samuel Sovchuk, by her husband Vincent Home & Chapel (bartelfuneralhome.com) 33 He was born in Fitchburg, on March 5, 1970. Melinda Sauls; four nieces and one nephew. Spiewakowski, by her stepson John Schofield Ave., Dudley. Russell grew up in Gardner and has resided in A Celebration of Life was held June 12 in Leominster for the past 14 years. He was a the Simard Funeral Home. truck driver for Boucher Construction. He In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that enjoyed softball, deck hockey and golf. memorial contributions be made in his mem- SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by fax- He leaves his wife of nine years: Lisa G. ory to the Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 ing (978) 297-2177, or by e-mailing the editor at (Fage) Gjeltema of Leominster; a step-son, Laurelwood Road, Sterling, MA 01564 [email protected]. Daniel Fenner of Leominster; his father: Simard Funeral Home (simardfuneral- Russell M. Gjeltema Sr. and his wife Patsy of home.com) 14 Walker St., Leominster is We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a Palm Beach, FL; his mother: Amanda directing arrangements. JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. Bellarosa and her husband John or Orange;

CHANGES continued from page 1 subsequent vehicle owned by a family, must (SH $1, NSH $3); and rechargeable batteries boards; scanners, printers or CPUS (SH $5, have its own sticker and the cost of each (SH $1, NSH $3) NSH $6); TVs, computer monitors (SH $10, sticker is $50. There is no discount for multi- Demolition debris: pickup truck load (SH NSH $12.50). “One thing I want to stress is that the per- ple vehicles. A recycle only sticker is the $60, NSH $87.50); 30-gallon barrel load (SH $5, Freon devices: air conditioners (SH $10, mit sticker must be affixed to the inside of same price. NSH $6); glass shower doors (SH $10, NSH NSH $12.50); dehumidifiers (SH $10, NSH the windshield, not on a sheet of plastic. It is A half year sticker can be purchased after $12.50); hardened concrete bags (SH $10, NSH $12.50); freezer (SH $10, NSH $12.50); refriger- the vehicle that has the permit and it must Jan. 1 for $25. Also, a replacement sticker $12.50); old window casing (SH $10, NSH ator (SH $10, NSH $12.50). be permanent,” Mullins said. should a vehicle be sold or a windshield $12.50); rug padding, 7’ x 10’ (SH $10, NSH Paint, per gallon: oil based, latex, thinners Anyone without the window sticker will replaced will be $5, but proof must be provid- %12.50); rugs 7’ x 10’ (SH $10, NSH $12.50); (SH $3, NSH $4). not be allowed in. ed with a piece of the old sticker scraped off. shingles, per ton (SH $130, NSH $155); sliding LP tanks: BBQ LP tanks (SH $6, NSH $8.50). “It’s to keep it fair for everyone. The stick- “This is to provide that everyone is paying doors, each door (SH $10, NSH $12.50); steel Tires, each: car & pickup (SH $3, NSH $4); er goes with the vehicle. It’s the only fair the same price as everyone else. Pay as you doors (SH $5, NSH $6); toilets (SH $10, NSH truck (SH $15, NSH $20); tractor (SH $35, NSH way,” Mullins said. throw is paid for by buying the bags, so recy- $12.50). $47.50). The stickers are valid from July to June cling is the same price no matter whether Furniture: plastic patio furniture (SH $5, Waste oil: no charge for either oil or each year and every vehicle used must have you use the municipal disposal for waste or NSH $6); box spring (SH $15, NSH $20); antifreeze. its own sticker. The first vehicle, and every not,” Mullins said. kitchen table (SH $10, NSH $12.50); kitchen White goods: dishwasher (SH $10, NSH The cost of bags remains the same: $2 each chairs (4) (SH $10, NSH $12.50); couch (SH $20, $12.50); dryer (SH $10, NSH $12.50); washing for 15-gallon bags and $4 each for 33-gallon NSH $27.50) computer desk, TV stand (SH machine (SH $10, NSH $12.50). bags. The bags must be tied shut (no “snow $10, NSH $12.50); mattress, any size (SH $15, Light steel: furnace (SH $10, NSH $12.50); coning”) before being placed in the dumpster NSH $20); stuffed chair, recliner (SH $15, NSH metal desk (SH $10, NSH $12.50); riding at the transfer station. $20); sectionals, each piece (SH $15, NSH $20); mower (SH $10, NSH $12.50); scrap metal over “If a family is diligent in its recycling, not sleep sofa (SH $20, NSH $27.50). 100 lbs. (SH $10, NSH $12.50); stove (SH $10, many bags will be needed,” Mullins said. Bulky items: backyard kids toys (SH $5, NSH $12.50); water heater tank (SH $10, NSH Prices for non-municipal waste have gone NSH $6); BBQ (SH $5, NSH $6); bikes (SH $5, $12.50). up. And for non-sticker holders the difference NSH $6); there is no charge for bulky Non-ferrous metals: no charge for copper, can be significant. A one day sticker for dis- Styrofoam; metal lawn furniture (SH $5, NSH aluminum, lead, stainless steel or brass. posal of items is available at town hall. Prices $6); swing set (SH $5, NSH $6); vacuum clean- Old clothing: no charge, place in used cloth- include, prices per each : er (SH $5, NSH $6). ing bin. Batteries: auto batteries (sticker holders Clean wood: pickup truck load (SH $25, Yard waste, grass trimmings, hay, leaves, $2; non-sticker holders $3); no charge for NSH $35); brush, 2” diameter maximum, mulch, wood chips: no charge, place in com- hearing aid batteries; heavy metal batteries pickup truck load (SH $15, NSH $20); pallets post pile. (SH $2, NSH $3); Christmas trees (SH $2, NSH Any items not on this list will be charged $3). according to size and weight. Electronics: microwaves (SH $10, NSH ONTAIN $12.50); no charge for either radios or key- AA C ERS A ANNUAL FLAG DAY CEREMONY

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On Flag Day, June 14, or as close to it as Roll-off container services possible, the American Legion holds its annual flag burning ceremony. There is an etiquette involved in disposal of an 978-979-1583 American flag, whether it is frayed or dirty from display, the proper disposal involved a respectful destruction by fire. Should your $50 OFF delivery family own a disheveled flag, the American Legion will be glad to take it, and it will be disposed of at the next ceremony next with this coupon year. Wednesday, June 24, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 9 SPORTSSPORTS Brave rally for Little League baseball title

BY JERRY CARTON The excitement was heightened by J.L. Lapointe took over on the hill down the third base line to bring his that was all the Red Sox could SPECIAL TO THE COURIER the fact the game got played at all. for the Braves in the fifth when team back from the two-out brink of muster as LaPointe induced Bradley WINCHENDON — The stage was It took six coaches and Little League Valera was removed due to a sore elimination into a 3-3 deadlock. to ground to Mahan for the final set for high drama, and high drama president Jack Smith some three shoulder and the Red Sox extended After the Red Sox were retired in the out,. triggering a delighted celebra- indeed it was Friday night at the hours to get the field in decent their lead on a Casey Gormley base home sixth, Phelan shook off that tion for the Braves, and deep disap- American Legion when the Braves enough shape to play, but clearly an hit and a couple walks. That made sixth inning and fanned the first two pointment for the Red Sox. rallied from a two-out sixth inning, omen existed when, as soon as the it 3-0, but in reality, it merely set the hitters he faced in the top of the sev- “It was a bitter pill to swallow,” for three-run deficit to edge the Red traditional cry of “play ball’ was stage for the drama that was about enth. But then, the Braves suddenly the Red Sox, acknowledged Mahan. Sox, 5-3 in seven innings to take the heard, the sun, which has recently to occur. showed they still had more magic up “But,” he added, “in true Little boys’ major league baseball title. been a very rare visitor to these Red Sox pitcher John Phelan came their sleeve as Robbie Pesce patient- League style, both teams and man- Jacob Mahan’s shot to the fence in parts, finally broke through, on in the sixth and retired the first ly waited out Phelan and walked. agers met at home plate and shook the top of the seventh scored Robbie “brighter than it had all year,” noted two hitters he faced to put his team Smith lined a double to left, putting hands.” Pesce and Justin Smith to break the Braves manager Scott Mahan. on the brink of a title. runners on second and third. That He had praise for opposing manager tie, give the Braves their first lead of And the action was compelling from But Justin Smith kept the Braves’ brought Mahan to the plate and he Mike Gormley, too. “Mike will go the contest, and then, for good meas- the start. Both pitchers, the Red hopes alive with a hard shot to right, immediately came through with on to coach the boys’ major all-stars ure, Mahan finished the game in the Sox Kevin Suchoski, and the Braves’ and Mahan drew a walk. LaPointe that crushing blow to give the and rightfully so,” said Mahan, who home seventh when he scooped up a Jason Valera threw three scoreless followed with a line drive that Braves the two-run lead, drawing a will be skippering the senior girls sharp grounder to third off the bat innings to get things started until scored Smith and Mahan, drawing throw as he tried to stretch the hit all-stars. “Mike is a great coach and of John Bradley and fired to first to Suchoski helped his own cause in the Braves within 3-2, but still a run into a triple. He was called out at will continue teaching the game of bring to a conclusion a battle that the fourth when he drilled a homer down with two out. Valera coaxed a third, but not before an important baseball and the respect that goes lived up to every bit of the high over the center field fence. After walk and, with the crowd on the insurance run tallied. along with it.” expectations set for it. Shane Girard walked, Bradley dou- Braves’ side erupting in jubilation, Kylie Cauotte managed a one out bled and the Red Sox took a 2-0 lead. Corey Desgroseilliers lashed a hit single in the last of the seventh, but Weather woes play into end of season games BY JERRY CARTON game questions about rust on Saturday, but left. She eventually scored on Fournier’s hit, pitch that was so good it should have been ille- SPECIAL TO THE COURIER that could have been the case for both teams. and tallied again in the seventh after reaching gal,” he laughed. “Ashley was sharp. We hit It rained. And then it rained some more. Winchendon, however, dispelled that notion on an error and crossing home on a fielder’s the ball okay. We’re getting there.” And the outfields got soggy and the corners of immediately, scoring in the top of the first choice.Speaking of “getting there”, a roster of 12 has some infields had puddles and in the end, when CaSandra Parkhurst was hit by a pitch Mahan, Bridges, Parkhurst, and Fournier all been chosen to represent Winchendon on the Winchendon’s junior/senior softball team got and scored on an Ashley Bridges double. had two hits. Mahan scored three runs, Major All-Star level. The team consists of to play...one game last week, an 8-3 victory for Bridges threw the first three frames for Parkhurst tallied twice, and single runs were Alex Aker, Alyssa Anderson, Meghan Black, the Sevigny-sponsored squad over Gardner on Winchendon, departing with the score tied. scored by Bridges, Carton, and Rocheleau. Kelsey Bosselait, Maddy Boston, Rachel Saturday at Steadman Field. The Clinton But it took a Winchendon player to get Mahan also drove in three runs on the evening Dickens, Rachel Durgin, Bridget Harrington, Millworks team has been idle since June 12, Gardner on the board in the third. Because and Fournier delivered a pair. Felicia Ingman, Elise Lemieux, Danielle with the two local units having been scheduled the home team was a player short, Shawna Carton worked the last four innings on the Martin, and Megan Skinner. to meet one another last night at Murdock, Spady went over to join that team for the game, mound, notching five strikeouts and not walk- Bill Boston will assist Tracy Black, who, when weather permitting (there’s that dreaded and opened the third with a base hit, advanced ing anyone. contemplating her team, said she is “really phrase again). to third, and stole home to make it 1-1. The two Winchendon teams are scheduled to looking forward to this season. It should be a Meanwhile, the major All-Star team, which The Toy Towners retook the lead in the fourth, meet again tomorrow at Murdock before fac- really exciting one.” Black’s Blue Jays recent- will be managed by Tracy Black, was scoring twice on consecutive hits from Bridges ing each other and Gardner over the weekend. ly completed an undefeated regular season, announced with their first game in the District and Jess Mahan, both of whom scored on sub- As for the Clinton sponsored team sidelined and she stressed that “they were just amazing, 3 tournament currently slated for next sequent groundouts from Emily Tenney and nearly two weeks by weather woes, manager every single one of them.” Wednesday,July 1 against an opponent at a site Sam Fournier. Tracey Tenney was philosophical. “We’re Black also made it a point to thank not yet definitively determined, but quite pos- Winchendon added four runs in the fifth, send- just waiting out the rain for a chance to work Shamrock Motors for sponsoring her team. sibly at the American Legion. The Courier ing 10 hitters plate-ward. Jordan Rocheleau, towards getting ready for All-Stars,” she noted. And about the looming All-Star campaign, will have those details in next week’s edition. Courtney Carton and Parkhurst had loaded Scott Mahan was mostly pleased with his “This could be a great team. I can’t wait to get There might have been some legitimate pre- the bases with singles, and all three came team’s return to action. started.” around to score when Mahan drilled a triple to “We did some good things. Courtney threw a 50th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic readies for race day Speedway washed out WINCHESTER, NH — Due to the inclement FITCHBURG – For half a century, resi- $51,500 in prize money. in the picture postcard center of town, weather this past Saturday, Monadnock dents of north central Massachusetts have The racing gets underway Thursday, July 2 which is a new finish line for 2009. The pro Speedway was forced to cancel its race program. come to expect two things in the summer: with the Courtyard by Marriott Fitchburg riders will start shortly after noon at the The Speedway will be taking a summer break warmer weather and some of the best South Street Time Trial, a 8.7-mile race base of Wachusett Mountain. and there will be no races held Saturday,June 27. cycling competition in North America. against the clock. Race officials changed the The race concludes on Sunday, July 5 with The next event will be the traditional At least the region can count on one of course location this year, which will start the Workers’ Credit Union Criterium. This Firecracker 100 on Saturday, July 4th featuring those two things. In less than three weeks, near the Westminster Town Hall on South fast-paced, exciting race runs right past the 100 lap True Value Modified Racing Series plus nearly 800 cyclists are expected to roll into Street. The women pro will race will start Longsjo Memorial, with multiple laps, Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, 4-cylin- north central Massachusetts for the 50th mid afternoon and the men pro at 4:30 p.m. starting at 2 and 3:30 p.m. for the pro women der and Full Size Enduros. Following the race venue, there will be a huge fireworks display to Fitchburg Longsjo Classic. Cyclists shift on Friday, July 3 to the and men respectively,around a 0.9-mile loop celebrate the 4th of July by Atlas Pyrotechnics. “We expect a diverse and exciting field this Fitchburg State College Circuit Race, a 3.1 through historic downtown Fitchburg. The Full Size enduros have been added to the year,” noted Fitchburg Longsjo Classic mile loop through the hilly streets of The major sponsors include: The Ronald M, July 4th program for a make up race. The 4-cylin- Executive Director Ed Collier. Fitchburg, with the men’s pro riding 75- Ansin Foundation, Unitil, Sterilite ders Enduros will also be competing on July 4th The race is dedicated to the memory of miles, starting at 3:30 p.m., and the women’s Corporation, Workers’ Credit Union, and will also have a make up race on July 11. Arthur Longsjo, the first same-year dual pro cycling 34-miles beginning at 2 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Fitchburg and Advanced Firecracker 100 Tickets are avail- (winter and summer) Olympian in the On Saturday, July 4 the riders change ven- Fitchburg State College. able for purchase by credit card during the week United States. Riders from across the ues with the men’s pro riding a total of 110 For more information, please visit of June 29 to July 3. For more information United States and around the globe in eight miles in the Wachusett Mountain Road www.longsjo.com regarding the upcoming Firecracker 100 event different categories, including Women’s Race, a grueling 11-mile course through the log onto www.monadnockspeedway.com or call Pro/1 and Men’s Pro/1 will compete for town of Princeton with the race concluding the speedway-s office at (603) 239-4067. Pressure on a golf course…and on a pitcher’s mound

ell. That was one of bled around through 91 holes haughty and mighty Yankees are not he undoubtedly felt a lot of pressure to rep- the weirdest national TALKING on a broken leg to win, but it immune to economic slowdowns. resent his native Japan, but it’s the Sox who W championships sure was compelling action But it’s not too early to wonder if Dice-K is are paying his salary,and in the future, I fully you’ll ever see. Lucas Glover SPORTS since Thursday, and that’s all immune to the kind of success other Red Sox expect management to be more vociferous in wound up the winner of the we can ever ask for in sports. starters are enjoying. My take is that while being less than enthused about that whole US Open on Monday, after Give credit, by the way, to he was never quite a real number one guy in tournament. Fortunately for Terry staving off challenges from JERRY ESPN and NBC’s coverage. the first place, I thin , with absolutely no Francona, he has plenty of other options guys named Ricky Barnes CARTON There was an article in the empirical evidence to back up my feeling, while the team and Dice-K figure out where and Ross Fisher, some old New York Times on Friday dis- that pitching in the World Baseball Classic to go from here. timer named David Duval, cussing how a panel of 30+ sure didn’t help Matzuzaka at all. I get that and the guy for whom everyone outside the monitors in the truck are being watched and Glover household was pulling, Phil directors are making instantaneous deci- Mickleson, who somehow had surged into a sions about what the public gets to see. The tie for the lead and then managed to let yet actual flow of the telecast feels seamless — so BIKE SAFETY AT another Open slip away, for the fifth time in while the production was great, I, for one, the last decade. sure could live without Chris Berman in the FARMER’S MARKET Mickleson, of course, is always the people’s anchor chair early in the championship. choice, and that was especially so through Boomer’s fine on NFL Game Day, but is too Doneen Durling photos those five mostly water-logged days over the jarring for me when it comes to golf — Dan weekend at Bethpage Black. The outpouring Hicks and Mike Tirico are far better. For that Right: Sgt. Ray Anair holds a quick lesson on of affection for Phil and his wife Amy, who’s matter, so is Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman bike safety with youngsters who came to the as much of a part of the PGA Tour as anyone, Anyway, let’s give the US Golf Association Farmer’s Market on a recent Thursday. The since they revealed her battle with breast some public relations kudos, too. After there Farmer’s Market is held every Thursday after- cancer, has been overwhelming, and the New were only about two hours or so of play on noon from 4-7 p.m. at the American Legion Park York crowd, like most of us watching on tele- Thursday, the USGA responded by announc- vision, was almost visibly trying to push ing ticket holders from Thursday would be Mickleson across the finish line on top. admitted back on Monday. That’s pretty rare, But it wasn’t to be. Glover had exactly one if not entirely unheard of in golf, where the career triumph before taking down this facility only holds so many people, and you major championship. Barnes had been tied normally don’t get rain checks like in base- for the lead going into the fourth and final ball. Good move by the honchos. round, and he’d never been better than 47th Maybe New York’s baseball teams are getting in any PGA event. Duval , of course, had the message, too, about improving public been ranked number one in the world ten relations when it comes to putting fannies in years ago but he’d slipped all the way to, yes, the seats. Both the Yankees and Mets are, 882nd. Tiger Woods couldn’t beat this crew? belatedly, recognizing that the folks aren’t Nope. He couldn’t. And that’s one of the exactly flocking to pay a grand or however corner of Front and Pleasant streets. great things about golf, about sports. You much it is to sit in the special sections at the just never know. It’s why the games are new Yankee Stadium and the absurdly Left: Local Kiwanis members Bob Till and played; it’s why we watch. Maybe this named Citi Field, so they’re rolling back Bruce Cloutier were on hand to help with the marathon didn’t quite match the one-for-the- prices as if they were Wal-Mart knocking bike safety program and to fit helmets for ages drama of last summer, when Woods hob- numbers off those signs. Yes, even the those who needed them. 10 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Winchendon Courier

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WINCHENDON — GFA Federal Credit Union recently marked the official completion of reno- vations at its Winchendon branch, located at 185 Central St. The branch recently underwent the major renovation updating its service areas, aligning it with the credit union’s signa- ture look currently employed at its Ashburnham, Hubbardston, Rindge, and Rutland locations. Ruth DeAmicis photos The branch now fea- Rep. Robert Rice chats with GFA President & CEO Tina Sbrega. Rice present- tures a GFA Café, ed GFA with a citation for its ongoing support of local communities. where visitors can relax, enjoy a cup of areas. We wanted to invest in the vation is a reflec- coffee and watch the news. branch to ensure we would be able tion of GFA as Members visiting the branch are to continue meeting all the finan- whole; modern Bathed in late afternoon sunlight, from left: Kelli Mason, Tina Sbrega and Edward Perry of GFA are joined able to take advantage of a drive cial needs of the community.” and future- by Elizabeth Penney of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce for the ribbon cutting ceremony. Behind up teller window and a spacious them is the new GFA Café feature. Kelli Mason, vice president focused without 24/7 lobby ATM vestibule. sales & service added, “The reno- losing sight of Tina Sbrega, president & CEO vations include an update of the the importance of local personal full service community financial Gardner, Hubbardston, Rindge, commented, “We opened the branch interior, expanding the relationships.” institution serving Central Rutland and Winchendon. Visit branch in 1993 to better serve the 24/7 ATM vestibule area, and cre- Massachusetts and Southern New gfafcu.com for more information. residents and businesses of ating a GFA Café. To me, the reno- GFA Federal Credit Union is a Hampshire. Branch locations are Winchendon and the surrounding in Ashburnham, Fitchburg, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 11 Building a better mousetrap…or weed rake

BY DONEEN DURLING leaf pond weed, the invasive non The hydraulic components were COURIER STAFF WRITER native, Eurasian water milfoil, purchased from TST Equipment of WINCHENDON — Rick Porter American waterweed, the yellow Manchester. Raw steel materials woke up early one morning to take flowering spatterdock, the purple were purchased at Yard Metals of his creation …a hydro-rake fresh blossoming pickerel weed, water New Hampshire. off the assembly line…into the lettuce, and the purple water Machining work was done at water for its maiden voyage. It hyacinth Sigler Machine in Sterling and at worked so well, the creator wished With the current economic prob- Ranor Inc. in Westminster. he could keep the new and lems, many people have experi- The engine came from Mack improved tool all for himself. After enced a hard time finding either Boring of Middlebury oil products months of drawing, planning, pur- full time or part time work. purchased from Rayco in Gardner, chasing, and building, a bigger and Shoreline Weed Control took the hardware was from Belletete’s, and better hydro rake was ready to be initiative to bring work to local hydraulic hose and fittings came turned over to the new owner, and businesses by designing and build- from Carquest. the results of that test will most ing a hydro rake for Aquatic Shoreline Weed Control employ- likely open up a whole new avenue Controls of New Jersey.After doing ees did the assembly of all the com- for Shoreline Weed Control. research, Aquatic Controls found ponents. A hydro-rake is a tool rented by they could not find any manufac- Within a span of five weeks, after waterfront property owners both- turer of a hydro rake, so they all was built and launched, ered by nuisance aquatic weeds in approached Porter and the Shoreline had pumped close to their swimming area who opt for a Shoreline Company. Shoreline $60,000 into the local economy. cleaner and more sanitary shore- Weed Control decided ‘why not?’ Shoreline has decided branch out line. Some make use of chemicals, After the design was put to paper, to develop and build hydro-rakes but Rick and Krystal Porter, owners the planning and construction while still working to clean ponds of Shoreline Weed Control, believe began. and lakes in the northeast. in providing an environmentally The pontoons were manufac- In the future, pictures of the Krystal Porter photo friendly choice. Their machine, the tured and painted locally by build, and information on the Rick Porter demonstrates his new hydraulic weed rake manufactured by his own com- hydro-rake, has been in operation Superior Welding. Both the back- process will be available on pany. It is such a success, Porter is planning to continue manufacturing the machines hoe assembly and trailer were pur- www.shorelineweedcontrol.com. for many years, and helps to elimi- for other weed control companies. nate water chestnuts, cattails, curly chased through Troy Arctic Cat. LEGALS WINCHENDON HOUSING AUTHORITY titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- ly of Dennis G. O'Sullivan partly by said wall Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as On June 22, 2009 the Draft Fiscal Year ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- and thence continuing further a total distance Trustee for Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. 2010 Five Year and Annual Public Housing session. of 87.0 feet to an iron pin at the Trust 2006-HE2 is the present holder, for Plan of the Winchendon Housing Authority TERMS OF SALE: Southwesterly side of Spring Street; thence breach of the conditions of said mortgage (WHA) as required under Section 511 of the A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS At an included angle of 91¡ 41' by Spring and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a Street (also known as Route 12) 176.10 feet will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on will be available for a forty-five (45) day pub- certified check or bank treasurer’s check will to the point of beginning. July 8, 2009, on the mortgaged premises lic review and comment period. This draft be required to be delivered at or before the Also conveying a right of way five feet in located at 46 High Street, Winchendon, plan is available for inspection by the public time the bid is offered. The successful bidder width over Lot A on said plan, it being land Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and at the office of the Winchendon Housing will be required to execute a Foreclosure now or formerly of Russell J. Courtemanche singular the premises described in said mort- Authority, located at 108 Ipswich Drive, Sale Agreement immediately after the close et ux, the said right of way extending for a gage, Winchendon, Ma, 01475. The office is wheel- of the bidding. The balance of the purchase distance of 82 feet from Spring Street. TO WIT: chair accessible and reasonable accommo- price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from This conveyance is made subject to a right of a certain parcel of land with the buildings and dations will be provided to persons request- the sale date in the form of a certified check, way five feet in width over the above granted improvements thereon situated on the east- ing assistance. The final version of the bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- premises, said way lying adjacent to Lot A on erly side of High Street in Winchendon, Annual plan is required to be submitted to the factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The said plan and extends for a distance of 82 Worcester County, Massachusetts being Department of Housing and Urban Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the feet from Spring Street to create a common shown as Lot '1' on a plan entitled , 'Plan of Development (HUD). Prior to this final sub- sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue way ten feet in width. Lots prepared for Richard L. Morin, Sr., mission, a Public Hearing for final comments the sale and to amend the terms of the sale Meaning and intending to convey and hereby Winchendon, MA, Scale: 1''= 40' -- July 30, of the Draft Plan will be held on July 7, 2009 by written or oral announcement made conveying the same premises conveyed to 1990, Szoc Surveyors, 32 Pleasant Street, at 1:00 pm at the Ipswich Drive Community before or during the foreclosure sale. If the us by deed of David R. Tenney, dated Gardner, MA', which plan is recorded with the Building, 108 Ipswich Drive, Winchendon, sale is set aside for any reason, the October 29, 2004 and recorded With Worcester District Registry od Deeds in Plan MA. Anyone wishing further information on Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to Worcester District Registry of Deeds here- Book 642, Plan 101. the WHA Plan may contact David P. Connor a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser with in Book 34964, Page 355 Containing 1.063 acres. Executive Director of the Winchendon shall have no further recourse against the For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- Subject to the rights which Sumner Wyman, Housing Authority by telephone at (978)-297- Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the ed with Worcester County (Worcester his heirs and assigns, have under a certain 2280 by Fax at (978)-297-0922 or via email Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34964, instrument dated April 1, 1857 and recorded at [email protected]. premises contained in said mortgage shall Page 355. with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds June 24, 2009 control in the event of an error in this publi- These premises will be sold and con- in Book 507, Page 485, insofar as they are cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. veyed subject to and with the benefit of all now in force and applicable. MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF Other terms if any, to be announced at the rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- REAL ESTATE sale. covenants, liens or claims in the nature of ed with Worcester County (Worcester By virtue and in execution of the Power of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, liens, improvements, public assessments, District) Registry of Deeds in Book 21209, Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Inc., Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Page 262. by Brian L. Paige to Mortgage Electronic Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O. Box water and sewer liens and any other munici- These premises will be sold and con- Registration Systems, Inc., dated March 27, 962169, Boston, MA 02196, (617) 502-4100 pal assessments or liens or existing encum- veyed subject to and with the benefit of all 2007 and recorded with the Worcester (285.6180/Paige)(06/10/09, 06/17/09, brances of record which are in force and are rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, County (Worcester District) Registry of 06/24/09)(157014) applicable, having priority over said mort- covenants, liens or claims in the nature of Deeds at Book 41002, Page 85 of which the June 10, 2009 gage, whether or not reference to such liens, improvements, public assessments, Mortgage the undersigned is the present June 17, 2009 restrictions, easements, improvements, liens any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, holder for breach of the conditions of said June 24, 2009 or encumbrances is made in the deed. water and sewer liens and any other munici- Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing TERMS OF SALE: pal assessments or liens or existing encum- same will be sold at Public Auction at 09:00 NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) brances of record which are in force and are AM on July 2, 2009 at 93 Woodlawn Street, REAL ESTATE Dollars by certified or bank check will be applicable, having priority over said mort- Winchendon, MA, all and singular the prem- By virtue and in execution of the Power required to be paid by the purchaser at the gage, whether or not reference to such ises described in said Mortgage, to wit: of Sale contained in a certain mortgage time and place of sale. The balance is to be restrictions, easements, improvements, liens The land in Winchendon bounded and given by Deana M. Bonasoro and Francis R. paid by certified or bank check at Harmon or encumbrances is made in the deed. described as follows: McKinnon a/k/a F.R. McKinnon to Mortgage Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, TERMS OF SALE: Commencing at a stake and stones at the Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to A deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) southwesterly corner of the lot, on the west- October 29, 2004 and recorded with the P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Dollars by certified or bank check will be erly side of Woodlawn Street; Worcester County (Worcester District) Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) required to be paid by the purchaser at the Thence, northerly on line of said Woodlawn Registry of Deeds at Book 34964, Page 357, days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- time and place of sale. The balance is to be Street 57.75 feet, more or less, to a stake of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA is vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt paid by certified or bank check at Harmon and stones; the present holder, for breach of the condi- in full of the purchase price. The description Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Thence, easterly by land now or formerly of tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of of the premises contained in said mortgage Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Robert Ahola et ux 233.47 feet to a stake and foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public shall control in the event of an error in this P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, stones by the wall; Auction at 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 2009, on the publication. Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) Thence, southerly by the wall, 57.75 feet, mortgaged premises located at 303 Spring Other terms, if any, to be announced at days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- more or less to a stake and stones; Street, Winchendon, Worcester County, the sale. vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt Thence, westerly 233.47 feet, more or less, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises WELLS FARGO BANK, NA in full of the purchase price. The description by Eastern Avenue to the place of beginning. described in said mortgage, Present holder of said mortgage of the premises contained in said mortgage Containing 13,476 square feet, more or less. TO WIT: shall control in the event of an error in this Being shown on "Compiled Plan of Land pre- A certain parcel of land situated on the By its Attorneys, publication. pared for James A. O'Brien et ux in Southwesterly side of Spring Street in HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Other terms, if any, to be announced at Winchendon, Mass." Scale: 1 inch= 30 feet - Winchendon, Worcester County, 150 California Street the sale. October 15, 1981 and recorded with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and Newton, MA 02458 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST Worcester District Registry of Deeds in book shown as Lot B on a 'Plan of Land of Horace (617) 558-0500 COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN 7370, Page 87. J. Atherton et ux, Winchendon, Mass., 200812-0788 - YEL STANLEY CAPITAL I INC. TRUST For title reference see Deed recorded April October 23, 1964, Michael S. Szoc, June 10, 2009 2006-HE2 10, 2001 Book 23815, Page 166. Surveyor' recorded in Worcester District June 17, 2009 Present holder of said mortgage Subject to restrictions of record. Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 285, Plan 43, June 24, 2009 For my title reference see deed recorded in and bounded and described as follows: By its Attorneys, Book 23815 at Page 166. Beginning at the most easterly corner there- HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Address: 93 Woodlawn Street; Winchendon, of at a spike in the Northwesterly corner of NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF 150 California Street MA 01475. Lot A on said plan; thence REAL ESTATE Newton, MA 02458 Being the same property conveyed from Southwesterly by said Lot A at an included By virtue and in execution of the Power (617) 558-0500 Joyce M. O'Brien to Brian L. Paige in deed angle of 88¡ 18', 99.85 feet to an iron pin at of Sale contained in a certain mortgage 200901-0144 - YEL recorded 12/14/2006 in Book 40341, Page land now or formerly of the Winchendon given by Diane M. Ruiz and Estate of Miguel June 10, 2009 168 of Registrar of Deeds for Worcester School; thence C. Ruiz to Mortgage Electronic Registration June 17, 2009 County, Massachusetts. Northwesterly by The Winchendon School Systems, Inc., dated November 21, 2005 and June 24, 2009 The premises are to be sold subject to and land 176.77 feet to a wall; thence recorded with the Worcester County with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, Northeasterly by land of said The (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax Winchendon School and land now or former- Book 37884, Page 99, of which mortgage NEEDLE IN A HAYSTACK: PROBLEM SOLVED... WHEN YOU LOOK LOCALLY. WinchendonCourier.com 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Know when to hold ‘em

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BIKE continued from page 1 least this one.” State Rep. Robert Rice (D), an avid cyclist, called this fourth of eight scheduled phases designed to complete the trail, “a wonderful addition to the region.” Noting that bicycles were originally referred to as “the beautiful machine,” Rice termed the new section, “beautiful and scenic,” adding that he’s biked many trails across the state and the NCP com- pares favorably with any he’s traveled. He lauded Boucher and the committee for “the great work over the last decade or so.” Boucher added an appreciation to the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation for their help as well in getting the Winchendon sec- tion of the trail built. A number of citizens came out to see the ribbon-cutting ceremony, snacked on cake lettered with the NCP logo and wore tee-shirts also adorned with the logo. “We’ve had a lot of great support from peo- ple through the years,” said TTP’s Elaine Mroz. “And thanks to Cindy and the NCP committee, this is something that’s really good for Winchendon.” “This trail is,” summarized Brewer, “What’s right about our country.” Above: Members of the Pathway committee join Sen. Stephen Brewer, Rep. Robert Rice and members of Completion of the entire project is expected the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation in the formal ribbon cutting. Right: Ben Cloutier brought his bike with to take several more years. the plan to ride the completed trail for the first time Saturday, and thanked Senator Stephen Brewer and Rep. Robert Rice for their help in creating the trail.

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