(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Newsstand: 75 cents End of year transfers and…tighten the belts

BY DONEEN DURLING funds from one to another munici- COURIER STAFF WRITER pal department (excluding the WINCHENDON — The Finance schools) within the last two months Committee spent a few moments to of any fiscal year, or during the first reorganize last Tuesday, and 15 days of the new fiscal year. The Cynthia Leroy nominated current figure transferred may not exceed, chairman Ulysse Maillet for the in the aggregate, 3 per cent of the chair. Maillet seemed pleased at the annual budget of the department nomination, and was voted unani- from or within which the transfer is mously for the position. made or $5,000, whichever is greater. Jackson Blair nominated Kevin Maillet said the town accountant Miller as vice chair. Current Vice has made a suggestion that the Chairman Jeanne Hue seconded finance committee give her prior the nomination, and Miller was approval to make transfers to pay voted in. accounts. The board agreed on a summer Maillet handed out a list to the schedule, and will not meet July or board and said, “All we are doing is August unless called together by the giving her the authorization to chairman for a particular matter. make these transfers to pay these Since the fiscal year is quickly accounts that are flagged.” coming to its end, the town budget is Hue said the practice was done short on some budget lines, and has yearly to transfer funds strictly overage in others. According to between departments. She said line MGL Chapter 44 section 33b, the items within the department can be selectmen, with the concurrence of the finance committee, may transfer Turn To FINCOM, page 11 Slow economy has developers requesting extensions

BY DONEEN DURLING plan. COURIER STAFF WRITER “It’s because of market conditions WINCHENDON — Developer that nobody is building much,” Mateo D’Anello came before the declared White. planning board to request a two-year Board members said they would extension on his subdivision Olde go with White’s “better judgment” Centre Estates off Cummings Road, and voted to approve the extension. where more than three years ago the The board talked of readdressing planning board approved a 23-lot the Master Plan. Many new mem- subdivision. bers bring a different perspective to D’Anello said they started the the table than the perspective of road but, “Based on the circum- those completing the plan in 2001. stances in the real estate market we White said the current Master RELAY WARRIOR were unable to fulfill our obliga- Plan is the third the town has com- Doneen Durling photo tion.” piled. Lindsay Kuchta of WInchendon stands in the crowd of survivors at the Greater Gardner Relay for Life practicing the kazoo before Planning Board Chairman John “The first two went on the shelf the survivor’s lap. Kuchta is an honor student at Murdock Middle High School, and once battled Leukemia. She is not only a voice White said, “From my point of view, essentially.” for every child that has to battle the disease, but is also a voice for the Red Cross who once made her a spokesperson for blood you’ve got a good plan.” Board member Robert O’Keefe drives in the area. More photos and story page 14. He said it was not D’Anello’s fault asked if the new low impact devel- the market declined and said, “Mr. opment bylaw just voted in at the D’Anello has got quite a lot of May town meeting, affected single money in the project. I would cer- family homes. tainly give the man a two year exten- White said for the most part it did sion.” not. Summer Solstice Road Races White pointed out that on a more Planning Agent Ellen DeCoteau recent subdivision, the developer said it did not affect disturbances received an extension as a part of less than 20,000 feet or for septic for his original approval, and another for Kids & Adults! received an extension on his site Turn To EXTENSION, page 11

The 2009 Summer Solstice year, so this year we are presenting iPods, gift certificates and more. All Festival along with the annual a brand new running route for our participants will receive a goodie Morin Real Estate 5K Road Race and Morin Real Estate 5K Road Race. bag. Unless pre-regiestered by June McDonald’s McFun Runs for Kids The route for this race includes a 14, however, this will not include the Tradition and expansion together are only a month away! This year’s two lap course in downtown official t-shirt. Also new this year is event will be held on June 27 with Winchendon. Maps are available at our “Run to Represent” category, BY RUTH DEAMICIS building itself to accommodate a the 5K Road Race kicking off the www.theclark.com/summersolstice where the fastest runner regardless COURIER EDITOR larger viewing area. event at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Mc and on the back of registration of age or gender wins a great WINCHENDON — Douglas Stone “We made additions to the chapel Fun Runs for Kids: 1 mile at 9:15 forms available at the Clark YMCA. Advertisement Package form the was happy with the Snow-Ladeau and added the handicapped a.m. and 1/3 mile at 9:30 a.m. All participants will have a chance Funeral Home traditions of service entrance and ramp right away. It was necessary,”Stone pointed out at We try to improve this event every to win a raffle item, including: Turn To SOLSTICE, page 2 and caring. He wanted only to expand on that idea, and provide his recent open house. those who use the service every pos- Then he used the services of sible convenience. Designs by Gia to seek to update the It started with the introduction of interiors. Stone said he used local video memories, a chance to share craftsmen as often as possible, seek- Groundbreaking Saturday the photos and mementos of a loved ing to keep everyone working. one’s life and creating a CD of the “This was quite a large job as it video for the family to keep. The turned out,” he smiled his quiet service was well received, and Stone smile. “Every time we turned BY JERRY CARTON The NCP panel has been spearheading the project SPECIAL TO THE COURIER began looking more closely at tech- around there was something else.” for several years, and this weekend’s launch nology. MCM Contracting oversaw the WINCHENDON — It’s an ongo- will formally make available to the And at space. The beautiful work, and the addition weaves ing project, it’s been a long public the next-to-last section to be Victorian at 343 Central St. has been seamlessly into the building. An road, and now it’s finally built entirely in Winchendon. home to the funeral business for unfamiliar eye could not detect the grand opening time for Phase 3 runs along Rte. 140 and more than a century, and its care- new from the older. Others who Phase 4 of the ever-grow- has seen ever-growing bike takers have taken loving attention worked on the building were Mark ing North Central and walking use since the day with it. But it is an older home, used Landanno, Scott Sbrocca, Edward Pathway on Saturday it opened. Phase 5, the final for commercial business on the first Rankin, John Nix, Butlers, Floor-It- with a `10:30 a.m. rib- fully Winchendon-based part floor and basement, and providing All, Joe Jaillet, Archambeault Floor bon-cutting ceremony of the trail, will run from living quarters on the second floor. Coverings, John Goan and Donald scheduled at the trail Glenallen to N. Ashburnham When Doug and his wife Merrily Duplease. The new asphalt was laid head at Glenallen Street Road. The remainder of the moved in permanently, it was with by Baird Paving, new signs created and Rte. 12. pathway will be in Gardner. the knowledge they would be by Zeke Designs and financing was “The new section is so “A lot of people have worked upgrading. by Fidelity Bank. beautiful and will be such an hard to get here,” Boucher Upgrade they did, adding new Yet another innovation, as the asset to the town,” enthused NCP remarked. wiring, plumbing (including a wiring was installed and the walls committee co-chair Cindy Boucher. There will also be refreshments on handicapped accessible bathroom recovered, was installation of a “We’ve been looking forward to this for a long Saturday, and Boucher is urging the entire com- on the first floor), a more accessible video camera to allow simultaneous time.” munity,“to enjoy the grand opening. This is a major handicapped ramp, and a new accomplishment.” entrance as well expansion of the Turn To STONE-LADEAU, page 3

LOCAL SPORTS Moose on Record breaking the Loose! season for J-R PAGE 3 PAGE 9 6 56525 10431 2 2 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 17, 2009 POLICE LOG

transport; 3:01 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) 2:32 p.m.: brush fire (Front Street) refer to FD; (Elmwood Road) report taken; 6:19 p.m.: bur- Winchendon Police traffic citation issued; 3:22 p.m.: MV stop 2:50 p.m.: runaway (Hale Street) spoken to; 3:27 glary, B&E (Lincoln Avenue) info taken; 7:32 (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 3:30 p.m.: parking violation (Glenallen Street) traf- p.m.: larceny (Spring Street) report taken; 8:07 p.m.: MV stop Spring Street) traffic citation fic citation issued; 3:43 p.m.: ambulance p.m.: suspicious auto (Lincoln Avenue) info Department issued; 3:36 p.m.: disabled auto (Gardner Road) (Goodrich Drive) transport; 3:30 p.m.: welfare taken; 8:26 p.m.: MV stop (Brown Avenue) ver- THURSDAY, MAY 21 spoken to; 3:49 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) check (addresses will not be printed); 5:01 bal warning; 9:54 p.m.: vandalism (walk in) traffic citation issued; 4:42 p.m.: MV stop p.m.: road rage (North Royalston Road) spo- arrest: Randy A. LeBlanc, age 42. of 16 12:10 a.m.: annoying phone calls (Elmwood (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:29 p.m. ken to; 5:55 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traf- Brickyard Road, Troy, NH: assault, malicious Road) report taken; 3:10 a.m.: abandoned auto burglary, B&E (Pearl Street) report taken; 5:44 fic citation issued; 5:56 p.m.: officer wanted damage to MV; 10:08 p.m.: noise complaint (Monadnock Avenue) info taken; 3:54 a.m.: p.m.: burglar alarm (High Street) checked, (Pearl Street) spoken to; 6:06 p.m.: MV stop (Teel Road) services rendered; 10:17 p.m.: smoke (Central Street) unable to locate; 6:02 secure; 5:56 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traf- (Spring Street) spoken to; 7:14 p.m.: animal ambulance (Goodrich Drive) refer to FD; 10:43 a.m.: assist motorist (Pleasant Street) info fic citation issued; 6:08 p.m.: MV stop (Spring complaint (Baldwinville Road) assisted; 7:55 p.m.: noise complaint (Winter Place) spoken taken; 9:15 a.m.: investigation (Woodlawn Street) traffic citation issued; 6:15 p.m.: 209A p.m. larceny (Brown Street) report taken; 7:58 to; 11:53 p.m.: suspicious person (Pearl Street) Street) spoken to; 9:31 a.m.: MV stop request (Oakland Street) spoken to; 6:29 p.m.: p.m.: investigation (North Royalston Road) transport. (Glenallen Street) verbal warning; 10:45 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation spoken to; 9:25 p.m.: suspicious auto (Alger illegal dumping (Lincoln Avenue) refer to issued; 6:45 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traf- Street) unable to locate; 9:51 p.m.: loitering SUNDAY, MAY 24 DPW; 10:45 a.m.: private property tow (Bruce fic citation issued; 6:46 p.m.: fire alarm (Central Street) info taken; 10:05 p.m.: public 12:27 a.m.: officer wanted (Mill Glen Road) Road) spoken to; 11:16 a.m.: ambulance (Memorial School Drive) refer to FD; 8:10 p.m.: service (Central Street) no PD service call canceled; 5:19 a.m.: welfare check (Academy Street) removed to hospital; 12:20 assist other PD (Pleasant Street) assisted; 8:54 required; 10:13 p.m.: loitering (Central Street) (addresses will not be printed); 8:17 a.m.: gen- p.m.: general info (Old Gardner Road) spoken p.m.: unwanted party (Front Street) services spoken to; 10:20 p.m.: larceny (Front Street) eral info (Pleasant Street) assisted; 9:30 a.m.: to; 12:37 p.m.: welfare check (addresses will rendered; 9:14 p.m.: noise complaint (Pearl report taken; 10:53 p.m.: suspicious person ambulance (Goodrich Drive) summons: Justin not be printed); 12:47 p.m.: general info Drive) services rendered; 9:21 p.m.: burglary, (Pleasant Street) arrest: Glenn R. Bryant, age A. Bergeron, age 31, of 27 Goodrich Drive, (Central Street) info taken; 12:59 p.m.: attempt B&E (Main Street) report taken; 9:24 p.m.: 50, of 50 East Main St., Orange: arrest based Winchendon: domestic A&B; MV stops with to serve warrant (Front Street) unable to ambulance (Bruce Road) removed to hospital; on warrant; 11:36 p.m.: disturbance (Ready traffic citation issued: 11:01, 11:30, 11:40, 12:30 locate; 1:25 p.m.: gas drive off (Spring Street) 9:56 p.m.: MV stop (West Street) spoken to; Drive) arrest: Roberto Alvarez, age 35, of 113 p.m., 12:54, 1:04, 1:12, 2:43. MV stops with ver- info taken; 1:38 p.m.: ambulance (Ready Drive) 10:26 p.m.: fire, mutual aid (Gardner FD) Payson St., Fitchburg: domestic A&B. bal warnings: 12:08 p.m.; 12:24 p.m.: fire, mutu- removed to hospital; 2:21 p.m.: annoying assisted; 10:29 p.m.: domestic (Chestnut Street) SATURDAY, MAY 23 al aid (Valley Lane) call canceled; 12:44 p.m.: phone calls (Hyde Park Drive) arrest: Earl W. services rendered; 10:37 p.m.: suspicious per- 209A request (Goodrich Drive) issued to plain- McQueston III, age 31, of 66 Hyde Park Drive, son (Poland Avenue) services rendered; 10:50 12:50 a.m.: brush fire (First Street) fire extin- tiff; 1:19 p.m.: accident (Glenallen Street) Winchendon: arrest based on warrant; 2:40 p.m.: MV operating erratically (town wide) guished; 2:09 a.m.: ambulance (Spring Circle) report taken; 1:59 p.m.: extra patrols (Pearl p.m.: ambulance (Front Street) removed to unable to locate; 11:06 p.m.: investigation assisted; 3:08 a.m.: threats (Ready Drive) Street) info taken; 2:32 p.m.: general info hospital; 2:42 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street) (Pearl Street) report taken; 11:30 p.m.: patrol report taken; 3:39 a.m.: MV stop (Central (Spring Street) info taken; 3:43 p.m.: summons initiated (Main Street) checked, secure; 11:43 Street) arrest: Michael James Shephard, age service (Pond Street) served; 3:43 p.m.: sum- p.m.: traffic hazard (River Street) info taken; 18, of 35 Goodrich Drive, Winchendon: OUI- mons service (Pond Street) served; 3:55 p.m.: 11:45 p.m.: juvenile affair (Central Street) dis- liquor, unlicensed operation of MV; 7:49 a.m.: summons service (Oak Street) unable to persed gathering. burglar alarm (East Grove Street) call can- locate; 4:24 p.m.: summons service (River FRIDAY, MAY 22 celed; 7:53 a.m.: general info (Spring Street) Street) unable to locate; 4:39 p.m.: disturbance info taken; 8:18, 8:27, 8:52,9:08,9:27,10:02 a.m.: (Ash Street) unfounded; 4:56 p.m.: ATV com- 5:19 a.m.: noise complaint (School Street) MV stops on Spring Street: traffic citation plaint )Russell Farm Road) spoken to; 6:44 gone on arrival; 7:35 a.m.: burglary, B&E issued; 9:17 a.m. MV stop (Gardner Road) traf- p.m.: accident (School Street) summons: (River Street) report taken; 8:25 a.m.: MV stop fic citation issued; 10:22 a.m.: vandalism Jonathan Condon, age 31, of 10 Marlborough (School Street) traffic citation issued; 8:45 (School Street) report taken; 10:34 & 10:45 a.m.: Road, Troy, NH: negligent operation of MV; a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) verbal warning; MV stops (Gardner Road) traffic citation 6:52 p.m.: B&E, MV (Spruce Street) report 9:10 a.m.: intoxicated person (New Boston issued; 11:01 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) spo- taken; 7:45 p.m.: MV operating erratically Road) refer to other PD; 11:20 a.m.: ambulance ken to; 11:07 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) (Spring Street) area search negative; 9:30 p.m.: (Cabot Road) removed to hospital; 11:22 a.m.: summons: Derik Authur Merritt, age 27, of 25 ambulance (Ash Street) transport; 9:47 p.m.: MV stop (School Street) traffic citation issued: Main St. #2, Baldwinville: unlicensed opera- disturbance, fight (Spring Circle) unable to (also at 11:57, 12:04 p.m., 12:12, 12:30, 12:46 and tion of MV, no inspection sticker, failure to locate; 10:10 p.m.: smoke (Clark Road) refer to 12:52) 12:58 p.m.: ambulance (Colonial Lane) wear seatbelt; 11:15 a.m.: investigation (Pearl FD; 10:15 p.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street) removed to hospital; 1:23 p.m.: MV stop Drive) spoken to; 11:26 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner services rendered; 10:29 p.m.: threats (Brown (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 1:29 Road) traffic citation issued;12:09 p.m.: tres- Street) services rendered; 10:32 p.m.: MV stop p.m.: MV stop (School Street) traffic citation pass notice entry (School Street) info given; (Gardner Road) MV towed; 10:35 p.m.: fire issued; 2:01 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traf- 12:38 p.m.: assault (Elm Street) spoken to; 1:05 dept. call (Elm Street) refer to FD: 11 p.m.: fic citation issued; 2:05 p.m.: general info (walk p.m.: MV stop (High Street) traffic citation noise complaint (North Royalston Road) in) info taken; 2:11 p.m.: MV stop (Central issued; 1:50 p.m.: accident (walk in) refer to unfounded. Street) traffic citation issued; 2:25 p.m.: juve- other agency; 2:50 p.m.: accident (River Street) nile affair (Webster Street) unable to locate; report taken; 3:25 p.m.: investigation Hubbardston man drowns BY DONEEN DURLING COURIER STAFF WRITER RINDGE— Members of the Winchendon Dive Team were called out to assist the New Hampshire Maine Patrol Bureau in the search for a missing person in Lake Monomonac. According to a report from the NHMPB, a 911 call was received at approximately 6:20 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 reporting a missing person. Investigators learned that a man had been floating on an inner tube and disappeared. One neighbor said her husband had seen the man floating while looking out his window. When he looked a few minutes later, the man had disappeared, leaving the tube floating away from the shore. Winchendon Fire Rescue, Winchendon Police, Rindge Police, Rindge Fire Rescue, Winchendon Rescue Dive Team, Jaffrey Fire Rescue, and Meadowood Dive Team provided mutual aid. Lake neighbors also assisted in the search. The victim was found at approximately 7:40 p.m. by local dive teams in 15 feet of water, and pronounced dead at the scene. The victim was later identified as Jonathan Watkins, age 59, of Hubbardston. One witness said he was the father of three children, and had just learned he was to be a grandfather. Doneen Durling photo An autopsy was performed Monday, but results were not available by Members of local dive teams search for a Hubbardston man Saturday press time.

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Clark YMCA. The 1 Mile McFun Run will take place on the brand new Winchendon Bike Path. The 1/3 mile race will take place on the running track at the Clark Memorial YMCA. All par- ticipants will receive a goodie bag, medal, and t-shirt. To provide a fun and safe event, many vol- unteers are needed. If you would like to help out and see the “action” up close, please fill out a volunteer form at the Clark Memorial YMCA. Other volunteer opportunities are also available that day. For more information please visit www.theclark.com or contact Veronika Patty at (978) 297-YMCA (9622.)

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BEFORE…AND AFTER Ruth DeAmicis photos

Kiwanis of Winchendon are becoming famous for their dares in efforts to raise funds. Bruce Cloutier has been shaved and so has John “Zeke” O’Connell at past editions of the Family Fund Day-Chili Cook off. Richard Graves was the latest victim, agreeing to shave a beard and mustache of 15 years grown in return for a sizable donation to the Kiwanis scholarship fund. Fellow Kiwanian Joan Potvin stepped up to the task, and Graves took the beard off immediately.

Moose is loose Doneen Durling photo

WPD Dispatcher Terri Flint said it was a normal morning Sunday on her way to work, and she did what she always does…look in the field and around the town for any sign of wildlife…in particular…moose. She knew there was a moose living behind Ipswich Village, and thought that one day, she and the moose would meet. It was a shock and a thrill when she saw this male wandering by Old Murdock. Flint said she spent some time talking to the people friendly animal. GARDEN The Courier received photos snapped by several people, including Jacob Meagher. This young bull seemed to like the camera. DECORATION The moose stayed around for most of the day, wandering up and down Grove Street in and out of backyards, and began to draw crowds before sun- Those who attended the Murdock High School set. The Environmental Police officers came and directed the tired male to graduation Sunday were greeted by a newly the area around Dennison. Over the police scanner came the information: planted garden area featuring a Blue Devil blue “The Environmental Police have him in custody.” bike.

Merrily Stone photos Left: The family is able to have a CD video made remembering a loved one’s life; and those who attend services can also see the memory video on this screen. Right: More space for mourners is now available. If nec- essary, the second room can also watch the services on closed circuit TV on screens available there.

STONE-LADEAU continued from page 1 often have friends and relatives who cannot When not requested, the unobtrusive cam- Street. attend a service; this way they can be a part of era is even covered with a framed print. The traditional has been blended with the it.” The walls are a soothing ivory, the rooms more modern in an atmosphere of strength web casting and closed circuit TV of the serv- In addition, a CD of the service can also be calming and quiet. and caring. Doug Stone said even the name ices. Contacting the funeral home ahead of created for the family. Not so once a visitor climbs the stairs to the change was done with some thought. time, an absent mourner can watch the serv- This service may soon be expanded to abode of the Stones. Here, Merrily’s country “Mr. Snow was long associated with this ice via the web by acquiring the necessary include church services, if a portable video based taste is rampant, with a mural along business and with Winchendon, but most peo- password. In addition, those in the second por- set up can be placed, for example, in the bal- one wall, antiques and a decidedly upbeat ple now know Dick Ladeau. So it made sense tion of the chapel can see the same service on cony of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church or atmosphere. The addition below has provided to keep Dick’s name and add mine as the new closed circuit TV. any of the other local churches. a balcony above, the best possible place for owner,” Stone explained. “It just makes it more convenient, and we It’s high tech with sobering use. morning coffee and a glance down Central

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“The New York Times is an the environ- investment accounts. Imagine the If The Times was to have any real newspapers. American daily newspaper OTES OF ment and pressure Arthur Sulzberger must be chance of surviving they surely If you want to know which new founded in 1851 and published N open under. need to depend on other “gray store is opening, who is celebrating in New York City. The largest CONCERN spaces, a Investors have questioned heads” who actually prefer holding a seminal birthday, what honors metropolitan newspaper in the keen inter- whether a non-Sulzberger executive a newspaper. Readers like myself have come to our town, or what time United States, ‘The Gray est in the might be in the best interests of the who are not ready to give up the real a local theater might be showing a Lady’—named for its staid JACK BLAIR less fortu- newspaper and the paper’s stock- paper for news online. We are an film you want to see; if you want to appearance and style—is nate, and a holders. So far, the family has aging group and we won’t be able to know what vegetable is on sale at regarded as a national newspa- strong need remained tight and refused any sustain newspapers forever but we the grocery this week and who is per of record. The Times is to return such suggestion. A change in man- are a group whose support The New running a special on sweet corn, you owned by The New York Times the family paper to the power and agement is impossible the way the York Times should not wish to lose. want to pick up the local paper. The Company, which publishes 18 other influence it once enjoyed. His family stock ownership plan is currently That said, a few weeks ago I was local paper will celebrate with you newspapers, including the has been the moving force behind written. The family has the control- speaking to a good friend who is when your child or grandchild does International Herald Tribune and The Times forever. Arthur seemed ling shares. equally dedicated to holding a paper something special in school or The Boston Globe. The company’s to me then to be well prepared for We are dealing here with a differ- while reading it. We lamented the grieve with you when a loved one chairman is Arthur Ochs eventual leadership of the family ence in perception. The world has diminishing size of The New York passes. Sulzberger Jr., whose family has paper. changed remarkably. Newspapers Times. And we commented on how You will find none of this infor- controlled the paper since 1896.” Arthur ascended the throne at the are not only in competition with one much less we were getting for our mation on your internet. Frankly, Wikipedia Times as a very young man. another, but with news services and money. you will not find it in The New York I have read The New York Times Following one’s father is always, at the Internet. Readers can get their On Sunday, May 24, 2009 the con- Times either for as long as I can remember.It is by best, a difficult assignment. To fol- news more quickly by simply log- cern became personal. So I say a reluctant farewell to a no means the only paper I read, but low him into the great recessionary ging on to their computers, or even Tucked into my very thin copy of hand held newspaper called The I consider it factual, reliable and period we have today plus the com- their cell phones. Any newspaper the Sunday New York Times was a New York Times. I won’t stop read- trustworthy. petition presented by the Internet, is that wishes to remain in business letter from Ms. Yasmin Namini. Ms. ing the Times, but I will learn to live Arthur Sulzberger Jr. is now at a daunting task. When Arthur was must be mindful of these changes Namini is senior vice president for with receiving it FREE online. I will the head of the Times organization. named publisher I worried that he and be willing and able, to accom- marketing and circulation at The feed my habit of a handheld news- A number of years ago Arthur and I was still young for such responsibil- modate change. Times and she was writing me a let- paper by continuing to buy and read were on a white river rafting trip on ities. I refer you to the Wikipedia defini- ter telling me that The Times was the local one. And I am not unmind- the Green River which runs from He has faced an incredibly diffi- tion above. The old “Gray Lady” raising subscription rates. On ful that even my local paper runs Vernal, Utah, to Dinosaur National cult tenure. Major players in the does not seem able to change. Like Monday, May 25, I politely respond- syndicated columns and provides Monument, and then through some stock of The Times have attempted, many people, and organizations, ed to Ms. Namini telling her that me with a synopsis of national and of Utah’s most rugged and remote without success, to pry loose the change is coming hard to the Times. she wasn’t raising my subscription international news, too. landscape...before finally meeting family hold on the organization. Arthur may very well be the last rate because I would no longer be a The hard truth is that we need to up with the Colorado River. You Some of these investment banks member of the family to operate subscriber. I have a hunch that Ms. know what is going on in our world learn a lot about a fellow when you have simply cashed out their hold- The New York Times. Investors Namini may be getting a lot of mail but we also need to be engaged in are working together to keep a small ings. Others decided to stay and con- know that for The Times to survive, with a similar message. Fortunately, events in our own hometown. The raft from flipping in the rapids. You tinue trying to change the manage- change is essential. we have local papers that meet my bottom line is that we can get all the also learn a lot about people when ment structure. The old “Gray Lady” likes things needs. global news we want on television you are cooking all your meals by an When one family has such a huge the way they were. In the changing world of national and online but the news that touch- open fire and sleeping in the woods. stake in any organization, and many So news organizations have information there are no large es us where we live is still best Young Arthur is a very bright, of the generations are living off chronicled the agonies at The papers that can tell me about what is obtained by reading the local paper well educated and articulate young their stock dividends, it becomes Times: the dwindling ad revenue, happening around my town. For Readers can access more of Jack man. He followed in the footsteps of extremely difficult to explain the the staff cuts and the ever-smaller that, I depend on, as did my own par- Blair’s writings on his internet blog: his father. He has a natural love of adverse change in their bank and circulation. ents, the locally owned and operated blair-notes.blogspot.com It’s intelligence that counts most in politics, as this proves

y now, of course, everyone, did so with Chelsea and the Bushes, down the government in 1995 large- and actually learning to sound unless they’ve been living JOURNEY by and large, did so with Barbara ly because he didn’t like his seat on informed and concise on public pol- Bunder a rock, knows about and Jenna. Air Force One, but then turned icy. It’s time for smart in America last week’s dust-up between CBS OF THE And, she ought to be studying up around and put country above and there are plenty of smart comedian David Letterman and on issues. Last fall, the country party and worked with Bill Clinton Republicans out there. If Sarah Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, who HEART decided that we wanted “smart”. I on welfare reform, thus helping to Palin wants to play in the big just can’t seem to stay out of the don’t think this is going to be a one- assure Clinton’s re-election. All leagues, she’d best get in the bat- news. Who won their little back- JERRY time phenomena. I think the same that said, Gingrich is, however, ting cage and practice. and-forth? Well, surely not Willow CARTON will hold true in 2012 (It’s never too unquestionably brilliant. Not many And just maybe the place for her, Palin, the governor’s 14 year-old early to start handicapping). Maybe politicians can flavor their speech- as well as those who share her per- daughter, to whom Letterman was we’ll go in for another four years of es with quotes from Homer and spectives, to begin would be by con- almost certainly referring with his Letterman was offensive. He was. Barack, maybe not. There will be Aristotle, know what he’s talking demning the recent shootings of way-out-of-bounds “joke” about The best response for those com- plenty of time for that debate a few about, and have them sound con- Dr. George Tiller and the murder of being “knocked up” by the pletely and forever morally offend- years down the road. But this temporary. Of course, this is also a security guard at the Holocaust Yankees’ Alex Rodriguez. He ed is simply to not watch him. much I’d bet on — the Republicans the same guy who impulsively calls Museum in Washington. No one is claims he was talking about There are plenty of other TV choic- are going to have to find a candi- Sonia Satomayor a racist, then suggesting that Palin and her com- Bristol, the older teen mom, but es. Watch the Tonight Show on NBC date who can dish up more than backtracks and comes up with patriots start advocating the repeal that’s kind of hard to buy. or Jon Stewart on Comedy Central. just, “taxes are bad and Obama’s a “radicalist”. Newt’s full of sound of the Second Amendment; that’s Yet, both adults did “win”, in Or “Will and Grace” reruns. Or just socialist’. That didn’t work in ‘08, and fury, but he’s a veritable foun- not going to happen in any case, but their own ways. Letterman got a turn off the television and go to and it’s not going to work next time, tain of ideas as well, some undeni- it would have been nice to hear ratings boost, which he needed, and sleep. How easy is that? either. The GOP standard-bearer ably goofy, but still, he is at least them stand up and say that killing Palin, ever looking for a political But Palin missed an opportunity had best be someone with legiti- thinking and thinking big picture doctors isn’t the way to achieve edge, got to play to her narrow to be above the battle. She should mate and creative ideas. besides. As I said, it’s hard to envi- political goals and that the blood- base, castigating the “New York- have stuck to her original response That’s where Palin pales against sion him as the nominee. It’s not at shed in Washington is a hideous Hollywood” mindset that supposed- that she and her family were insult- guys like Mitt Romney and Tim all difficult to envision him push- affront to the memories enshrined ly approves of the crudeness ed and offended, and left out the dig Pawlenty, and, above all, Newt ing the discussion. Sarah Palin’s in that building. Letterman was offering, as opposed about political philosophies. Had Gingrich. Now, Newt’s probably not not in the same league. But no. To say those things would to, you know, “real” Americans she done that, even people like me going to be the ‘12 nominee either; So, while she was justified in require courage and integrity,qual- who don’t, people who live in decid- who are unimpressed with her lack after all, three marriages and an being offended by David ities clearly in short supply at least edly unliberal states like North of policy depth could relate as par- affair with a 20-something staffer, Letterman, that won’t matter in the on this issue. Is it any wonder, Carolina or Indiana or New ents. That’s how she really could who became wife number three, next election cycle. There are big- then, that most of the country has Mexico, all of which were carried have “won”. But no. What Sarah probably won’t sit too well with the ger issues, and so if Palin is serious rejected their views in general? I last fall by, oops, Barack Obama. Palin ought to be doing is keeping base. Plus, Gingrich can be erratic. about running for President, she don’t think so. There’s no question that her children out of the limelight, As Speaker of the House, he shut needs to be doing the heavy lifting period. It can be done. The Clintons Wednesday, June 17, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 Murdock awards its spring season athletes

BY JERRY CARTON Palumbo also made it a point to port and assistance. I want to thank really great season,” Hallquist Agnelli and Jess Mahan. SPECIAL TO THE COURIER thank John Maliska and the the local community, too, for their thanked his wife Laurie, coaches Seniors Guy Tenney and Bekah WINCHENDON — Less than a Murdock Boosters for providing support and a special thanks goes to Nate and Anthony Findley,and Dick Wheeler were named co MVP’s for week after graduating senior ath- concessions during baseball and Bob and Sue Polcari” for field work Carbeneau.track. Junior Sara Newton and letes were honored for their efforts, softball, and especially for the cook- and running the aforementioned Then came time for the award pre- sophomore John Kaminsky were Murdock Middle High School’s 2008- outs in both post-season contests concessions. sentations. Baseball’s co-Most awarded Most Improved honors and 09 sports seasons wrapped up with played at Murdock. Softball Coach Dan Tenney Valuable Players were seniors Greg seniors Will Lary and Jenn Skawski Spring Sports Awards night as base- “Those really went over very well, observed that, he too, wanted to Maynard and Tim Niles. The received the Coach’s Award. Junior ball, softball, and track teams were and we thank the Boosters,” he said. thank his wife, Linda, “whom I Cpach’s Award went to senior Andy Molly Martorella was given the Best feted last Tuesday night. Coaches Matt LaPointe (baseball), somehow forgot to thank at the sen- Kuchta.Performance award “We had a great spring,” said Dan Tenney (softball), and Alan ior dinner. I don’t want to do that Those three, plus senior Tyler All Stars for track were Lary, Athletic Director John Palumbo, Hallquist (track) handed out indi- again.”Willett and sophomore Dom Polcari Tenney, Kaminsky, Skawski, noting that both the baseball and vidual awards. He also took note of, “all the kids were chosen as All-Stars. Wheeler, Martorella, juniors Evan softball teams qualified for Before doing so, though, LaPointe who showed up back in October Softball MVP honors went to junior Breau and Jonah Parilla, and sopho- Districts, and a number of track ath- had his own list of thank-yous. when we started open gym and went Ashley Perry while senior Kerri more Seamus Fitzpatrick-Rys. letes advanced as well. “My wife, of course,” he said, “My right to work doing all they could to Spady won the Coach’s Award. All All three teams also won team silver And this final night of sports elicit- coaches, who keep me calm. The help us win this season.” Stars were Perry, junior Brittney academic awards. ed a lot of appreciation. parents, all of them, for their sup- Calling his team’s performance, “a Howe and sophomores Jocelyn Winchendon isn’t safe from the vagaries of addiction

t has been a week of discov- David Walsh of the WPD, I shunned the drug, many now use it because become addicted to the pain killer percocet. ery while praying for recov- THE VIEW changed my view…a bit. they don’t feel snorting makes them an addict. People start by sucking off the coating, and Iery. The Greater Gardner FROM It seems that heroin has There has been an increase in break crushing it to snort through a straw. Relay for Life opened with joy become an accepted drug ins…many traced back to drug use. Walsh Walsh said drug officer Kevin Wolski and there were familiar faces HERE among our young people. You said there also could be a connection to the believes there is a progression from percocet there that are seen year after may shake your head and say downfall in the economy and heroin abuse. to heroin…kind of a gateway drug…if you year, but there were those miss- DONEEN she’s blown a cork…but let me The drug is pretty cheap for the high. will. ing from the ranks of teams, talk about a recent meeting of “What we are dealing with is there is no I have spent 12 years supporting a way to and missing from the ranks of DURLING the minds. shortage of people that will buy stolen prop- find a cure for cancer. There are many that survivors. As MWCC President I was sitting at a table with erty,” said Walsh. have prayed and worked much longer and Daniel Asquino said, “My hope is that we local school and health officials when one You may say that we, as a town , just within harder for a cure. I don’t mean to whine, but it don’t come back here next year because that spoke up and said her son came home from the past few years adopted a junk dealers just doesn’t seem fair. will mean we have found a cure.” college and walked into a party where many bylaw…and I can safely say,there is one major Addiction is used as an excuse to steal from My first Relay for Life was 12 years ago, and were snorting heroin. He told her it had loophole. According to Article 13 section 3, loved ones, neighbors, and everyone else. It is I remember thinking when looking at the final become a drug of choice, and he was sur- junk dealers must show documentation of all a painful drain on society.The cure, unlike the colossal tote board number that there would prised at those that pulled up to the table for a those they purchase from. Walsh said the cure for cancer, is in the hands of the abus- most assuredly be a cure soon. As the years snort. They were not your everyday heroin problem is, what happens to those that barter er…the guy crying it is not his fault he is a went by, and the overall total was in the mil- addicts. They were the good kids. goods? There is no law that says you must thief…it’s his addiction’s fault. The cure is lions, I began to realize I was naive in believ- Walsh said on the phone when I called to ask keep records of trades. You could drag King …stop! Those marching around the track last ing it could be cured so easily.It didn’t mean I if heroin use was on the rise, that heroin has Tut’s Tomb through that loophole! weekend could only wish they had such a sim- stopped believing, it just meant that I pre- always been a problem. He said there wasn’t So we need to plug the loopholes in the ple cure. pared for the long haul. necessarily a rise in those abusing the drug, it bylaw. That’s the simple part. There has been a problem I perceived as is just that it has become an accepted drug Addiction is a funny thing. One health pro- growing in town, but after speaking to Lt. among many. Where before, people may have fessional just told me it takes three days to CALENDAR

begin at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. only,$5 DJ Amy Dupuis from Masters of The Immaculate Heart of Mary Market Basket: van leaves at Wednesday, June 17 donation is requested. For informa- Music will be joined by Sharon Church holds its annual Noon tion call the Winchendon Dickens of Twinkie’s Twistables Strawberry Festival 6-0 p.m. both KIWANIS Historical Society at (978) 297-2142 for an evening of family entertain- nights. Acitivities are held in the JUNE 23 Kiwanis of Winchendon meet at or visit winchendonhistoricalsoci- ment at the Smith Community church basement this year. Shopping @ Ocean State and 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House ety.org. Pavilion in GAR Park, Grove Street Lunch @ Friendly’s. Van leaves @ Restaurant. beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by 10 a.m. the Winchendon Parks & Rec Coffee Café: 9:30-11 a.m. QUILTERS Thursday. June 18 Committee. All concerts are free COA Calendar Pool:10-11 a.m., 12-2 p.m. and open to the public. (In case of Do you like to quilt? Do you have FARMERS’ MARKET JUNE 17 Cards: 12-2:30 pm inclement weather, we will move Shuffleboard: 12-2:30 p.m. projects needing finishing? Join us The Winchendon Farmers’ indoors at Old Murdock Council of Pool: 10-11 a.m. & 12-2:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Old Murdock Market is held beginning at 4:30 Aging across from the gazebo). BINGO: Noon-2:30 p.m. JUNE 24 for an evening of chatting (and p.m. at the American Legion Park, working) beginning at 7 p.m. $2 Pleasant Street. Fruit, vegetables, JUNE 18 Pool: 10-11 a.m. & 12-2:30 p.m. donation requested. BINGO: Noon-2:30 p.m. crafters, plants and more. Friday and Sat., Pool: 10-11 a.m., 12-2 p.m. MUSEUM OPEN Cards: 12-2:30 p.m. Shuffleboard: 12-2:30 p.m. The Murdock Whitney House Friday, June 19 June 10 & 20 Museum, 151 Front St., is open for CONCERT IN THE PARK STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL JUNE 22 research and guided tours. Tours

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GARDNER — The Mount completing the program. students to a broader diversity of Wachusett Community College clin- Certification examination scores of instruments, test procedures and ical laboratory science program, the program’s graduates rank above professional mentors as our gradu- recently endorsed as one of approx- the national average. ates are filling a skilled workforce imately 225 nationally accredited Students completing the clinical need,” said Professor Christine programs preparing graduates for laboratory science Associate degree Kisiel, chair of MWCC’s clinical lab- in-demand careers in the medical program are prepared to play a vital oratory science department. technology field, will add a new clin- role in patient care by performing a Currently, vacancies that occur in ical partner this fall. wide range of clinical laboratory the laboratory at HealthAlliance In 2006, MWCC initiated the CLS procedures used in the prevention, Hospital can take months and some- program with the generous support detection, diagnosis and treatment times years to fill, said Vicki Heinz, of its clinical partner, Heywood of disease. The CLS curriculum pro- director of the hospital’s clinical Hospital in Gardner, to address a vides general education courses and laboratory. workforce shortage of certified labo- introductory courses in the first “The majority of people know ratory personnel. Beginning in the year, and career-related courses and about the nursing shortage across 2009-10 academic year, practical experience in a hospital the nation, but not many are aware HealthAlliance Hospital in laboratory during the second year. of the problems hospitals face when Leominster,which recently complet- Students learn how to use sophisti- trying to recruit qualified candi- ed a multi-million dollar clinical lab- cated biomedical instrumentation dates to work in clinical laborato- oratory, also will join this partner- and computers to generate accurate ries. By forming this partnership, ship as a clinical affiliate. results of laboratory tests. the hospital lab, along with other “By partnering with Heywood According to the American labs in North Central Hospital, and now with Society for Clinical Pathology, Massachusetts, will have a qualified HealthAlliance Hospital, we are approximately 150,000 new technolo- pool of applicants to fill vacancies. Kim CampoBasso, a May 2009 graduate from the MWCC clinical laboratory science doing our part to help ease the short- gists and technicians will be needed This is very important at a time associate degree program, found immediate employment at Heywood Hospital in age of laboratory technicians in our nationally by 2014. Of these, 81,000 when the nation is facing a lab Gardner. region and train graduates to work will be needed to replace retirees staffing crisis and the number of in a field with strong career oppor- and 68,000 will fill new positions. It laboratory tests for patient diagno- tunities, while also ensuring that is anticipated that 40-percent of the sis and treatment continue to riculum development, implementa- like a great opportunity for me,” she our friends, neighbors and family current workforce will retire in 10 increase,” Kisiel said. tion, assessment and adherence to said. “Because the program is asso- members continue to receive the years, according to ASCP statistics. “The accreditation gives us that gold the NAACLS standards of good ciated with the hospital, you get a superior health care they need and Additionally, there has been a 67 seal of approval,” said Terri Botti, practice. real hands-on experience.” deserve,” said MWCC President percent drop in new CLS graduates director of the clinical laboratory at Kim CampoBasso of Phillipston Upcoming information sessions on Daniel M. Asquino. since 1977 nationally, as well as a 71- Heywood Hospital. Already, the pro- is one of Heywood’s newest employ- the CLS program will take place on This spring, the program was grant- percent decline in the number of gram is helping to alleviate the ees. She began working as a clinical June 17, Aug. 19 and Sept 16 from 3- ed full accreditation by the National accredited training programs since shortage of medical technologists at lab technician at the hospital upon 4:30 p.m. in the laboratory education Accrediting Agency for Clinical 1975. In 1975 there were 770 NACCLS Heywood. “We’ve been able to fill completing the academic program. area at Heywood Hospital in Laboratory Sciences. In May, the accredited programs. In 2007, there many of our positions. Several of “I was interested in a career in the Gardner. Prospective students inter- CLS program graduated its second were just 222. the graduates from both years are medical field,” said CampoBasso, ested in attending an information class of laboratory technicians, “Having HealthAlliance Hospital now employed here,” Botti said. who decided to switch careers from session are asked to call MWCC’s with all of the graduates securing as a new partner strengthens our CLS Program Director Renee training horses. “I looked into a few admissions office at (978) 630-9284. jobs before or immediately after clinical component by exposing our Herold is responsible for the cur- different programs and this looked Monty Tech teacher honored

FITCHBURG — Stanislaus (Stas) Szlosek auto body & collision repair program at Jr., a teacher in the auto body & collision Monty Tech for close to 30 years. He also repair program at Montachusett Regional serves as department liasion and as a member Vocational Technical School, for close to 30 of Monty Tech’s student incentive program, years, has been selected by Fitchburg State known as Bulldog Pride. College’s Alumni Association, as the 2009 He was recently appointed to the test and recipient of the prestigious Joel D. Miller review board for occupational teacher testing. Award for Teaching. James R. Culkeen, Monty Tech superin- A resident of Lunenburg, Szlosek’s interest tendent-director, who nominated Szlosek for in the automotive industry began at the age of the award, called him “a consummate profes- 12, when he accepted his first job in a small sional who is dedicated to his students and his shop in Ludlow. Since that time, he has honed trade.” his skills in the trade through many years in “Because of his knowledge and expertise, as business ownership, higher education and well as his patient and unassuming nature, life-long professional training. Mr. Szlosek has influenced numerous lives His formal education includes graduating over the years, as evidenced by the number of from Chicopee High School in 1965, earning former students who have gone on to open an associate’s degree in power technology their own auto body shops in the area,” he from Springfield Technical College, and com- added. pleting his studies for a bachelor’s degree in FSC Alumni Association’s Joel D. Miller industrial arts/education from Fitchburg Award for Teaching was established in 1955 in State College in 1976. honor of the late Joel D. Miller, who is credit- Courtesy photo Since 1967 Szlosek has served as a leader in ed as one of the founders of the State Normal the local automotive industry. He has provid- School in Fitchburg, which is now Fitchburg Stanislaus (Stas) Szlosek Jr. of Lunenburg, (second from left) is congratulated on being selected as the ed professional consultation to several area State College. 2009 recipient of the Joel D. Miller Award for Teaching by James R. Culkeen, Monty Tech superintendent- businesses, and continues to restore and Szlosek and his wife of 33 years, Lynda, director (left), and Diane Swenson of Ashburnham, (right) School Committee chairperson. Also in photo is appraise classic automobiles. reside in Lunenburg, and have three grown Lynda Szlosek, Szlosek’s wife of 33 years. He has been a dedicated and tireless instruc- sons, Jeffrey, Rocky and Ian. tor and mentor to countless students in the LOCAL RESIDENTS PART OF WALK

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erally held on the third Wednesday of the Free workshop scheduled month and are open to the public. Submitted by David Kotker Mount Grace Land Conservation Turst PHILLIPSTON — Phillipston photographer Heywood Hospital to hold Norm Eggert, who specializes in images of rural New England, is offering a free work- groundbreaking June 17 shop for local people interested in outdoor dig- ital photography to learn the tricks of the trade with. GARDNER — On Wednesday,June 17 at 4:30 The workshop, which is sponsored by p.m. near Main Entrance to Heywood Hospital Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, will (weather permitting, In the event of be held at Red Apple Farm, at 455 Highland inclement weather, proceed inside the main Ave. in Phillipston on Saturday June 20 from entrance to the Atrium area) Heywood 12:30-4:30 p.m. Hospital will hold a groundbreaking ceremo- Norm will begin with a basic overview of ny for its new addition. Following the ceremo- digital photography.The group will then move ny, there will be a reception in the Hospital’s outside to take pictures of the farm and sur- Dining Room rounding wetlands and woods. Participants Speakers will include: Daniel P. Moen, pres- can also reconvene on Wednesday, June 24 ident and CEO, Heywood Hospital; Edward G. from 5:30-7 p.m. to discuss and critique their “Chris” Watkins of The Watkins Family photos with Norm. Foundation; Dr. Daniel Asquino, president of The workshop is free, but is limited to 25 Mount Wachusett Community College and people. Please sign up in advance by contact- chairman of the Board at Heywood Hospital; ing Mount Grace Membership Coordinator Dr. James A. Faust, chairman of the Next David Kotker at (978) 248-2055 x19 or kotk- Century Campaign for Heywood Hospital; Dr. Students complete hi tech program [email protected] John Skrzypczak, medical director of the Norm Eggert’s work can be viewed at Watkins Emergency Center at Heywood Courtesy photo www.eggphoto.com Hospital; and Mark Hawke, mayor of the city

WAITING THEIR TURN Doneen Durling photo

The hallway is jammed with colorful girls wait- ing to take their places for the promenade.

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USHERING THEM IN Doneen Durling photo Colleen Markham reaches to shake the hand of A group of juniors served as ushers for digni- Principal Nicholas DeSimone during graduation taries taking part in the annual promenade. exercises. 245 CENTRAL ST • WINCHENDON • 978-297-1162 8 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 17, 2009 OBITUARIES Noah Delisle Francis ‘Greg’ E. O’Sullivan WINCHENDON — The many relatives and Delisle, both of Winchendon. FITCHBURG — Francis bered as a happy go lucky man friends of Russ J. Delisle and Christine M. A graveside service was held in Jonas “Greg” E. O’Sullivan, age 82, who was full of life. He enjoyed Baker, of 116 Maple St., Winchendon, will be Alliene Cemetery, Royalston June 12. Rev. of formerly of Winchendon, singing, and would sing to any- saddened to learn of the death of their infant Susan Suchocki-Brown officiated. died June 10 at the Hospice one at anytime anywhere. son, Noah James Delisle on June 7, the day he Arrangements have been entrusted to the Residence in Fitchburg after Greg will be sadly missed by was born. care of Smith Funeral Home (fletcherfuner- a lengthy illness. two daughters: Kathy O’Brien Besides his parents, Noah leaves two sis- al.com), 69 Vernon St., Gardner. Greg was born in and her husband Jim of ters: Tessa Lillian Delisle and Emma Rose Winchendon Jan. 14, 1927, son Ashburnham, and Laura of Dennis G. and Amanda Blanchard and her husband Peter of (Therrien) O’Sullivan, and lived in Lunenburg; two sons: Matt Sullivan of Rose A. (Duplease) Lema, 81 Winchendon his entire life. His beloved wife Connecticut, and John Maki and his wife Deb Beverly J. (Waid) O’Sullivan died in 1991. of Portsmouth, NH; three grandchildren; Greg proudly served in the United States Shawn Janssens, Jessica Blanchard, and WINCHENDON – Rose A. M. Lema Jr. and his wife Barbara of Gardner, Navy during WWII. After his service time was Kendall Sullivan, and several nieces and (Duplease) Lema, age 81, of 88 Diane M. Shirley of Winchendon, Jennifer A. completed he worked as an assembler with nephews. Mill St. died June 12 in Lema of Warwick, RI, Jonathan E. Lema of the Winchendon Furniture Company. Greg Military Honors were held in the University of Massachusetts Gardner and Charles Lema of Worcester; two was forced to retire after losing his eyesight. Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery Medical Center, University brothers: Donald E. Duplease of Winchendon Although he couldn’t see, he remained June 16. Campus, Worcester. and Charles E. Duplease Jr. of Gardner, nine extremely active in the community for many Should Friends desire donations in Greg’s She was born in Winchendon grandchildren, one great granddaughter and years. He is a life member of the American memory should be made to the Diversified on Nov. 20,1927, the daughter many nephews and nieces. Rose was prede- Legion, Eugene M. Connor Post 193 of Visiting Nurses Association Hospice, 25 of Charles E. and Rose A. ceased by her brothers and sisters, Robert Winchendon, and a life member of the Tucker Drive, Leominster, MA, 01453, or to the (Gamelin) Duplease, and was a lifelong resi- Duplease, Marilyn Dillon, Eleanor Beaumont, Veterans of Foreign Wars Lt. Frederick Veterans Hospice Homestead, 69 High St., dent of Winchendon. Olive Webster, Julian Duplease and Gordon Wilder White Post 2193 of Winchendon. Greg Fitchburg, MA 01420. Rose worked at New Hampshire Ball Bearings Duplease.was a recovered alcoholic who dedicated more Fletcher-Hebert Funeral Home (fletcherhe- in Peterborough, NH, where she tested ball Funeral services were held June 16 from the than 30 years to sponsoring many people bert.com), 70 Pleasant St., Winchendon, MA bearings for many years, until her retirement. Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- through AA. He would give lectures and 01475, is honored to be assisting the family She was a member of Immaculate Heart of ladeau.com), 343 Central St. with a Mass of attend meetings, lending his advice and expe- with the arrangements. Mary Church. Rose was a very loving wife, a Christian burial in Immaculate Heart of riences to those in need. He will be remem- caring mother and grandmother. She enjoyed Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street. crocheting.Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. She leaves her husband of 55 years, Frank M. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Mary E. (Aiken) Rice, 94 Lema; six children: Nancy M. Guzman and Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude her husband Ariosto of Winchendon, Frank Place, Memphis, TN 38105. KEENE, NH – Mary E. (Aiken) Rice, age 94, Rice and his wife Dawnelle of Keene, NH; of 222 Beaver St., a former long-time resident eight grandchildren, four great grandchil- of Winchendon, died June 10 in Westwood dren, nephews and nieces. Mary was prede- Care and Rehabilitation Center, Keene, on her ceased by two sons, Leonard C. Rice of Troy, 94th birthday. NH, who died in 1996 and John Rice, who died She was born in Templeton on June 10,1915, as an infant. SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by fax- the daughter of Francis E. and Ellen Graveside services will be held Thursday, ing (978) 297-2177, or by e-mailing the editor at (Ingraham) Aiken and lived in Winchendon June 18 at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery, [email protected]. for most of her life. Baldwinville. The Rev. Marguerite Sheehan Mary was a presser at New Hampshire Ball will officiate. We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a Bearings in Peterborough, NH for many years There are no calling hours. JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. until her retirement in 1977. She enjoyed Memorial donations may be made to the crafts and was a lover of animals. Humane Society of one’s choice. Her husband of 22 years, Gilbert L. Rice, died The Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- in 1962. She leaves two sons, Leon G. Rice and ladeau.com), 343 Central Street, Winchendon his wife Hope of Lyman, Maine and Leroy W. is directing arrangements.

BUSINESS BRIEFS Wind energy initiatives generating more than interest in Phillipston

EDUCATIONAL PANEL AND CELEBRATION SLATED FOR JUNE 24 AT RED APPLE FARM

PHILLIPSTON — Al and Nancy Red Apple Farm is a fourth gener- resources) and the long-term viabil- Rose of Red Apple Farm will be har- ation family farm owned by the Rose ity of the farm. vesting more than apples this farm family since 1929. Once a predomi- On June 24 starting at 4 p.m. Red season. Wind energy will also be a nantly wholesale apple operation, Apple Farm will host a free educa- “cash crop” for their business for Red Apple Farm continues to diver- tional panel discussion and Q & A,a years to come. The Roses received sify (growing a large list of fruits ribbon cutting on 15kW Wind grants and rebates covering roughly and vegetables) and to produce Turbine followed by a free 90 percent of the total project cost value-added products (fresh cider, “Business After Hours” hosted by including awards from the USDA cider donuts, baked good, home- the North Quabbin Chamber of Rural Development Program, the made fudge, apple sausage, etc.) now Commerce, Greater Gardner Massachusetts Agricultural sold directly to the consumer. These Chamber of Commerce and North Environmental Enhancement changes have enabled the farm to Central Massachusetts Economic Program, and the Massachusetts adapt and succeed as a contributing Development Council. The panel Technology Collaborative. partner of the community. All discussion will include topics on “I expect the system to pay for employees are local help. The instal- sustainable and renewable energies, itself in less than two years, and lation of a 15kW turbine will pro- green & agri-tourism, farm energy after that, it will be generating vide for a needed step with a firm programs for Massachusetts agri- money for me,” said Al Rose about footing to help Red Apple Farm con- culture, new energy related state his new 15 kW Proven Energy wind tinue to the fifth generation. A step regulations and federal incentives… generator. that will allow the Rose Family the and more. Panelists will include: Al and Nancy will benefit from opportunity to demonstrate their Massachusetts Office of Travel and their ability to generate approxi- commitment to sustainable agricul- Tourism’s Jonathan Hyde, green mately 70 percent of the farm’s elec- ture and to the environment. tourism; Massachusetts Dept. of tricity on an annual basis. According to renewable energy Agriculture’s Gerald Palano, renew- Red Apple Farm, Phillipston, at professionals / contractor, Nexamp, able energy coordinator; an elevation of 1250 feet, is the high- using AWS TrueWinds Maps, a NEXAMP’s Will Thompson, project est commercial orchard in New 15kW Proven Energy turbine will managers on the turbine; England. This unique setting pro- produce roughly 19,100 kWh of elec- Massachusetts Renewable Energy vides the ideal location to install a tricity on an annual basis on site. Trust (represented by a state expert 15kW wind turbine to significantly This represents 77 percent of Red on renewable energy ; and the offset the farm’s energy needs, make Apple Farm’s current electricity USDA’s Dick Burke, director of busi- a positive and lasting environmen- usage. Few projects contribute as ness and community programs. tal impact, and directly support the many benefits to the sustainability Pre register for this free event Farm’s educational and outreach of the environment (reduce green with the Central Massachusetts Al Rose photo efforts to local schools and the com- house gas emissions, lessen depend- Convention and Visitors Bureau at The elevation of Red Apple Farm is ideal for a wind turbine. munity. ency on non-renewable natural (508) 755-7400 ext 227. GFA pledges $40,000 to hospital campaign Walk-a-thon planning underway BY JERRY CARTON did.” SPECIAL TO THE COURIER GARDNER — GFA Federal Credit We have had the privi- Feeding a potentially large num- Union has pledged $40,000 over four lege of working with When Murdock Middle High ber of people doesn’t faze Martin. years to the Next Century Campaign the credit union for School’s third annual Athletics Well-known for the fruit and food of Heywood Hospital. GFA President many years, and Walk-A-Thon is held later this sum- baskets she brings to visiting teams and CEO Tina Sbrega recently pre- appreciate their con- mer (Sat. Aug. 8), it will, according and coaches in a number of differ- sented the pledge to Hospital tinued dedication to so to Athletic Director John Palumbo, ent sports in addition to those she President and CEO Dan Moen. many community have a different look and feel from supplies to the home teams, Martin previous editions. “GFA is making this pledge because endeavors. This gift is also ran the kitchen during last “We’re going to try some new we believe this is an important way further evidence of an winter’s ice storm when more than things this year,” said Palumbo. 80 people were housed in the we can support the community,”com- organization that lives Foremost among those “new Murdock gym while waiting for mented Sbrega, “The Hospital is not and breathes that com- things” will be a post Walk-A-Thon power to be restored to their homes. only a vital source of care and servic- mitment every day,” all-you-can-eat spaghetti lunch at $5 “The idea for the dinner or more es, it is also a significant economic he said. a head, which Palumbo hopes will accurately, lunch, which was Sue’s engine for the region. We believe that The Next Century help to put a decisive exclamation idea, and it’s a good one, is a way to by supporting Heywood Hospital, not Campaign is striving point on the days activities. bring everyone together at the end” only are we supporting the health of to raise $8 million in In previous years, once partici- of the Walk-A-Thon, said Palumbo. our residents, but we are supporting pledges and gifts for a pants completed their walk around During the walk itself, which will the quality of life and economic vital- major expansion proj- the school track, that was it, their run from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ity of our community as well.” ect slated to begin involvement complete. Palumbo is there are also expected to be snacks Moen said he was pleased with the soon on the campus of Courtesy photo looking to change that this time and music to help give the morning leadership and support of GFA. “GFA the Hospital. GFA President and CEO Tina Sbrega presents a $40,000 around. So is Sue Martin, the a more upbeat feel. has always been a community-orient- Heywood Hospital check on behalf of GFA to Daniel P. Moen Heywood Hospital event’s meal coordinator. Donation forms are already avail- ed company, and one with a signifi- plans to announce President & CEO for the Next Century Campaign. Funds from “This is a challenge to the able from Debbie Connelly in the cant commitment to service and sup- more details about the this campaign are being used to build the hospital’s Watkins Murdock community,”she said. main school office. More informa- port for area non-profit organizations. project in the coming Acute Care & Emergency Center. Palumbo said, “Sue generously tion is available from the school at offered to coordinate the lunch, and (978) 297-1256 we’re really appreciative that she Wednesday, June 17, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 9 SPORTSSPORTS School softball teams end year in win column BY JERRY CARTON ly rescheduled after Gardner’s varsity school team reached the Rocheleau, and Brittany Elliason. SPECIAL TO THE COURIER state finals for the third straight season) with just six players, The Lady Devils finished a quite respectable 13-4 with a very Rain washed away Sunday’s scheduled doubleheader, the sun Winchendon scored four in the top of the first and never looked young roster,losing just the two games to ‘Gansett, who finished emerging too late to dry the outfield effectively enough, and the back. A seventh player arrived in the third, and Gardner gra- 15-0, and once to always strong Quabbin and Jaffrey-Rindge. visitors who were expected from Worcester never showed up on ciously sent two others over to help patrol the outfield. “We only had three returning eighth graders, (Tenney,Torres- Saturday, so Winchendon’s junior/senior softball teams wound Taylor Budka had three hits and three RBI and scored twice Pagan, Parkhurst) so we really had a good season with such an up splitting a pair of contests last week, the Sevigny-sponsored for Winchendon. Grace Maliska and Shawna Spady each had a inexperienced team,” said Coach Tracey Tenney. team losing an 11-10 game at Gardner and the Clinton Millworks couple hits while Molly Martorella and Kassandra Salcedo Combined, the varsity (15-7), junior varsity (16-1), and middle (replacing Little Anthony’s as a sponsor) squad beating scored three runs apiece. school (13-4) squads completed the 2009 season with a 44-12 (.785) Gardner, 12-5. Already in front, 6-1 after four innings, Winchendon sent 10 record. Meanwhile, Murdock’s school season ended with the young hitters to the plate in the fifth and scored six runs with two out. That was even better than the impressive 2008 overall mark of middle school Lady Devils dropping a pair of contests to unde- Martorella and Maliska singled to open the inning, then after 37-13 (.750). feated Narragansett, 8-1, and 10-7. the next two hitters were retired, Budka drove both home. Back in Little League majors, the Blue Jays’ Meghan Black, The high-scoring town team loss at Gardner was marred by a Salcedo followed with a triple, Spady singled, and Martorella who had the big hit of the contest when she blasted a bases- not-so-comedic rash of defensive errors that even a 16-hit offen- drew a walk before Maliska cleared the bases. clearing shot to the fence, fired her fourth no-hitter of the sea- sive output couldn’t quite manage to overcome. Gardner man- Ashley Bridges threw a five strikeout complete game. son in a 12-1 win on Friday against the Braves as the playoffs aged just a single earned run off Courtney Carton, who other- The two Winchendon teams face each other tomorrow at 5:30 opened. Black was supported by defensive gems from her Blue wise had eight strikeouts in six innings. at Murdock, then, after visiting Gardner Saturday at 5:30, have Jays teammates all night with 15 of the 18 outs coming in the Quite an offensive show it was, too. Zoey Monahan had four a twin bill with each team hosting Gardner on Sunday begin- field. Bridget Harrington, Elise Lemieux, Erin Mack, Maddy hits on the evening and Lexi Doody added three more. Casandra ning at noon at the American Legion. Boston, and Megan Skinner were especially deft in keeping the Parkhurst, Jordan Rochleau, and Sam Fournier, who drove in The story of the final two school contests of the year was no-no alive. three runs, each contributed a pair of hits. ‘Gansett’s Danielle LeBlanc, who struck out 15 Lady Devils in Harrington made a trio of excellent plays at third, but the sav- Winchendon was trailing , 5-0, after two eventful innings that 8-1 Monday win, and 14 more in the season finale on ing, and final, play of the contest was turned in by Skinner at before rallying for four runs in the third. Consecutive singles Wednesday. first base when she dove to backhand a sharply hit grounder, from Parkhurst, Cayla Clinkscale, and Monahan loaded the Mariah Tenney’s fourth inning triple was the only hit and scrambled up to beat the hitter to the bag to put the icing on bases with none out, and Carton’s single got the locals on the Murdock was able to muster in that first contest. She scored on a sweet no-hit cake. board as Parkhurst scored. Two batters later, Lexi Shelly’s Bronte’Torres-Pagan’s grounder but aside from that, the Lady “That was just a great recovery,” marveled Blue Jays Coach grounder scored Clinkscale, and Fournier’s base hit plated Devils were completely shut down as LeBlanc yielded just three Tracy Black, who also had high praise for Boston. “Maddy is Monahan and Carton. Trailing just 6-5 after four, Winchendon walks, to Torres-Pagan, LaFrennie, and Meghan Black, all in always moving to the right position. She made six outstanding took the lead in the fifth as Shannon LaFrennie reached on an the final frame as she might have been tiring. However, after plays and was always where she needed to be in the game. Erin error, and Rochleau, Shelly, Fournier, Doody, Parkhurst, and loading the bases that way, LeBlanc regrouped and ended the and Bridget made great plays on bunts Elise had a really strong Monahan all drilled hits as the locals took a 9-6 lead. game with a trio of strikeouts. throw from shortstop Yes, Meghan threw a no-hitter, but this But more miscues in the field in the home sixth found the Toy Murdock did manage five hits off her two days later. Tenney game goes to her defense. Towners trailing 11-10 going into the seventh, and after had a pair of them, and Parkhurst, Rocheleau, and Zizi Roman “They did it for her,” she noted. Monahan singled and was erased at second on a disputed call, had the others.. Rocheleau’s hit was a bases loaded fourth Black wasn’t crediting just a few players, either. Carton reached on an error but was stranded on third as inning double that scored all three runners, and brought “All these girls are just playing so well together. I couldn’t ask Gardner held on behind Emily Brokaw. Things went better 24 Murdock to within 6-4 at that point. Black scored twice and sin- for more. They’re all really playing as a team and it takes them hours later. Despite beginning the game (which had been hasti- gle runs were tallied by Parkhurst, Tenney, Torres-Pagan, all for us to win,” she said. Game Seven magic attracts his attention

ast Friday night, while most of couldn’t name you 10 guys who play ture the hockey balloon in too. For one thing, not unlike base- you were probably watching TALKING in the NHL, though I am sure the Baltimore. The Clippers nonethe- ball, the game is much better in Lthe Red Sox outlast the defend- league’s marketeers are happy that less hung around afterwards, and in person than on TV where it’s really ing world champion Phillies in 13 SPORTS Sid-the-Kid Crosby, around whom, 1975, the World Hockey Association, tough to follow the puck. Fox Sports innings, I spent part of the evening along with Washington’s Alex in mid-season no less, moved the once tried using an illuminated blue doing something I have done very, Ovechkin, ice hockey is promoted, Michigan Stags to Baltimore and streak but that gimmick faded. For very rarely — watch most of a hock- JERRY won the title. As an aside, I suppose renamed the team the Blades as the another, I had no team for which to ey game. I watched the Pittsburgh CARTON that makes Pittsburgh the nation’s “minor league” Clippers went under root. I kind of adopted the Capitals Penguins beat the defending cham- sports capital since the Steelers are the same day.I was there on opening and Flyers for a while, but only half- pion and home team Detroit Red the reigning Super Bowl champions. night that winter when the Blades heartedly. I loved watching Olympic Wings 2-1, because no phrase in Pirates twice beat the Orioles, both Once upon a time, I was a hockey hosted the Houston Aeroes and for a hockey, but, as I said, without a real sports is quite as magical as, “Game times in Baltimore, in Game Seven, fan. Baltimore had an AHL fran- moment, hockey was big again, rooting interest, I drifted away. Seven”, and it doesn’t matter what in 1971, and 1979, the latter after chise in the 1960s and the Clippers especially with rumors swirling But Friday night, Game Seven sport, either. The World Series has- being down three games to one. The had spirited rivalries with the about a merger with the NHL, lured me to NBC and while it was a n’t gone the distance since 2001 only title the Dodgers ever won in Cleveland Barons and the Rochester rumors that eventually proved worthwhile couple of hours, I don’t when, in November no less, the Brooklyn came in a Game Seven in Americans and the Providence somewhat true when several WHA know anything about the intricacies Arizona Diamondbacks beat the 1955. Bob Gibson pitched an incredi- Reds, and, above all, with the 75-min- teams were absorbed into the NHL. of hockey strategy,and I likely won’t Yankees in the last of the ninth in ble Game Seven against the utes away Hershey Bears. The old Baltimore, though, wasn’t one of be watching next season, except to one of the grand old game’s great Impossible Dream Red Sox in 1967. downtown Civic Center was often them. The WHA folded the franchise maybe glance in on the very creative finishes. Baseball history is steeped You get the idea. The NBA has had a filled to its 12,000 seat capacity with at season’s end and since then, ice New Year’s Day outdoor game, on in dramatic Game Sevens. Bill few of those dramatic conclusions, cowbells clanging all night. hockey’s been dormant in Charm which I have peeked the last two Mazeroski, of course in 1960, hit the too, my favorite coming in 1978, Baltimore seemed like a natural fit City. Too bad, too, because I think years, and, of course if there’s only ninth inning, Game Seven walk when the Bullets won Game Seven when the NHL doubled in size in had Baltimore been included in the another Game Seven in the finals. off home run in Series history. And in Seattle for the franchise’s first 1966 from the Original Six. But original expansion, it would have After all, regardless of the sport, there must be some Pittsburgh and only championship. somehow, Oakland got a team and remained a solid hockey city. there’s truly something magical magic in Game Sevens anyway. The Friday’s was a fun game to watch, we didn’t, and that seemed to punc- So my interest in hockey waned, about Game Seven. too. I’m not a hockey fan at all. I

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Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School fielded a school Monadnock team. On Wednesday the Jaffrey-Rindge Middle School boys’ baseball team defeated Great Brook 13-0 to complete their undefeated Babe Ruth League season by going 11-0 for the 2009 season. During the season the Cardinals dominated GAMES PLAYED ON 6/6: their opponents in every phase of the game. NH Ball Bearing Cardinals: 12 Bordertown Jaffrey-Rindge pitchers averaged almost 1.5 White Sox: 2 strikeouts per game while allowing an aver- Monadnock Dental A’s: 19 Bordertown White age of under three hits per game. The offense Sox: 5 outscored opponents 138-25. Only one team had more than three hits against the GAME PLAYED ON 6/8: Cardinals this season and no team scored more than five runs. The team celebrated Bordertown White Sox: 4 Bordertown Indians: their season after the game with a family 2 cookout. The team celebrated with the STANDINGS AS OF 6/9 Jaffrey-Rindge girls’ softball team who also had an undefeated season in their first year. Monadnock Dental A’s: 2–0 We would like to extend our thanks to the New Hampshire Ball Bearing Cardinals: 2-0 coaches who put in many hours to make the Rindge Orthodontic Specialists Orioles: 1–1 team a success. Bordertown White Sox: 1-3 DPH REMINDS CONSUMERS OF STATE’S Bordertown Indians: 0-2 FISH ADVISORIES GAMES AND STANDINGS BOSTON — In preparation for this sum- THROUGH JUNE 12 mer’s fishing season, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is Rindge Orthodontic Specialist Orioles: 6 reminding the public about eating certain John Ciarcia photo Bordertown Indians: 1 types of fish because of concerns about con- Front row, left to right: Keanu LaGrenade, Devin Drouin, Jake Guerra, Eli Hodgson. Shawn Bergeron, Robert NH Ball Bearing Cardinals: 4 Monadnock A’s: taminants in marine fish, shellfish and fresh- O’Brien, Kyle Carland. Back row, left to right: Coach Clark, Coach Anderson, Jared LeBlanc, Johnny Ciarcia, 0 water fish. Isaac Ley, Devin Springfield, Josh LeBlanc, Eddie Clark, Joe McCullough, Jacob Carlson, and Head Coach Rindge Orthodontic Specialist Orioles: 14 DPH advises pregnant women, women who Dave Springfield Bordertown White Sox: 0 may become pregnant, nursing mothers and Monadnock A’s: 12 Bordertown Indians: 4 children under 12 years of age not to eat the Bordertown Indians:4 Bordertown White Sox: following marine fish because they contain certain other fish/shellfish from the closed DPH recognizes the substantial benefits of 2 mercury: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, areas of New Bedford Harbor. fish consumption for everyone. Fish is one of tuna and tilefish. In addition, DPH also advis- * Pregnant women, women who may the best sources of natural fatty acids that are STANDINGS es this population not to eat freshwater fish become pregnant, nursing mothers and chil- helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease. dren under 12 years of age and people with Salmon, for example, has among the highest New Hampshire Ball Bearing Cardinals: 3-0 for the same reason. This includes fish caught in Whitney Pond, where the local Board of lowered immunity should not eat lobster, levels of natural fatty acids. Fish is also low Monadnock Dental A’s: 2-1 flounder, soft shell clams or bivalves from in saturated fats and high in protein. A varied Rindge Orthodontic Specialists Orioles: 2-1 Health posted unsafe conditions last year. Because of concerns about chemicals such Boston Harbor. diet, including fish, will lead to improved Bordertown Indians: 1-2 * In addition, DPH recommends pregnant nutrition and better health. Bordertown White Sox: 0-4 as PCBs and mercury, DPH also recommends the following: women, women who may become pregnant, In order to avoid exposure to a harmful level * No one should consume lobster tomalley nursing mothers and children under 12 years of contaminates, people should choose a vari- J-R Middle from any source. Lobster tomalley is the soft of age limit their consumption of any fish to ety of fish and shellfish and obtain them from green substance found in the tail and body sec- no more than 12 ounces (or about two meals) a variety of sources. These sources include tion of the lobster. Lobster meat does not nor- per week. This includes eating no more than commercial fish and recreationally-caught School baseball mally accumulate toxins, so it is safe to eat. two cans of tuna per week. Very small chil- marine fish and shellfish. * Pregnant women, women who may dren, including toddlers, should eat even less. 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WINCHESTER, NH — This past Saturday host the return of the Pro 4 Modifieds and Monadnock Speedway attempted to dodge welcome the Classic Lites for their first the rain to complete the whole race venue. MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY appearance at the high banks plus Outlaw Most of the program was completed until a Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks, 4-cylinder downpour came in during the Modified Chapdelaine as Jackson was slowed up on took over fifth from Springer as Sorel took and Full Size Enduros. Race time is at 6 event on lap 28 where Bryan Shumway was the inside. Jackson, on the backstretch, over second on the inside of Brooks. At the p.m. For more information, log onto the declared the winner. Other competitors in made contact with Chapdelaine sending checkers, it was Johnston celebrating his speedway’s website at www.monadnock- victory lane included Super Stock Bill him into the infield. On the final lap, King first of the season win followed by Sorel, speedway.com. Johnston, Mini Stock Jamey King and felt Bergquist all over his back bumper. At Brooks, Wright and Brehio. TOP TENS Andy Lindeman in the All Star Race the checkers, it was King holding off Trucks. The 4-cylinder Enduros were not Bergquist for the victory. McTaggart came MODIFIEDS Modified Finish: Bryan Shumway, able to compete due to the rain and will be in third giving the Big Boys race team the The Modifieds rolled onto the track for Belchertown; Kirk Alexander, Swanzey, on the schedule for this upcoming top three finish followed by Jackson and NH; Josh Cantara, Alfred, ME; Todd Saturday’s event. the 50-lap event as Eric LeClair brought the Rivet. Jackson was penalized for rough rid- field to the start. Josh Cantara took the Patnode, Richmond, NH; Vic Johnson, Troy, MINI STOCK ing moving Rivet into fourth and Chris lead on the first lap as Vic Johnson followed NH; Jim Boniface, Winchester, NH; Dave Davis into fifth. for second. Four laps complete, Vic Berube, Bristol, CT; Rob Williams, Joe Rogers set the pace for the Mini Stock Winchendon; Ed Reed, Groton, CT; Marty SUPER STOCKS Johnson and Bryan Shumway ran wheel to 25 lap main event. Jamey King wasted no wheel for second. Shumway succeeded as Radewick, Springfield; Eric LeClair, time to take the top spot by lap five followed Kevin Ouellette brought the Super Stocks Johnson felt the heat from Todd Patnode Southampton; Kevin Bolduc, Hudson, NH; by Kim Rivet, Derek Bergquist, Chris to the green with Bill Johnston on the out- and Kirk Alexander for third. Few laps Rich Fournier, Warwick; Brandee Tree, McTaggart and Beth Adams. On lap nine side pole. On the first lap, Johnston moved later, Alexander made his move on the out- Nottingham, NH; Rich Hammann, Tolland, the caution flag was displayed for Rogers into the lead. By lap three Andy Brooks and side of Patnode for fourth and worked on CT; Frank L’Etoile, Whethersfield, CT; Roy and Tim Jackson. On the restart, King Ed Brehio III made the pass for second and Johnson for third. Ten laps complete, Seidell, Southampton. resumed the lead. On lap 13 another cau- third. Ouellette held of Nancy Muni for Shumway was on the back bumper of Super Stock Finish: Bill Johnston, Athol; tion came out as Adams slowed due to fourth. Ten laps complete, Johnston pulled Cantara as Alexander continued to pres- Jeremy Sorel, Westfield; Andy Brooks, mechanical failure causing Rich Fournier away as Brooks and Brehio ran wheel to sure Johnson for third. By lap 18 the two Winchendon; Jeff Wright, Jaffrey; Ed to hit the back end of Adam’s car. Fournier wheel. Nick Gravel made the pass on the leaders worked through lap traffic as Brehio III, Baldwinville; Ken Springer, retired to the pit area for front end damage. outside of Muni for fifth. On lap 13 Brehio Alexander completed the pass for third and Swanzey, NH; Matt Mead, Richmond, NH; On the restart, King led the field as Rivet spun on the backstretch bringing out the reeled in the leaders. Lap 22 Shumway had Nancy Muni, Harwinton, CT; Nick Gravel, and Bergquist ran wheel to wheel for sec- first caution of the event. On the restart, a good run off turn four and took the lead Groton; Kevin Ouellette, Fitchburg Craig ond. Bergquist on the inside took over sec- Johnston remained the leader as Brooks on the front stretch. Alexander followed Cashman, Keene, NH; Adam Brooks, ond and began to reel in his teammate for felt the heat from Gravel for second. Both and took over second. The top three ran Winchendon; Bob Bedaw, Whately. the lead. Half way to go, the battle for third ran side by side until Gravel suffered a flat nose to tail as Shumway felt the presence of Mini Stock Finish: Jamey King, Orange; developed between McTaggart and tire bringing out a caution. Johnston had a Alexander on his back bumper. On lap 28 Derek Bergquist, Warwick; Chris Jackson. Slight contact was made between great restart commanding the lead as the race was halted as heavy rain quickly McTaggart, Swanzey, NH; Kim Rivet, the two but both held their position. Less Brooks, Jeremy Sorel and Ken Springer all came in and multiple cars spun due to the Chicopee; Chris Davis, Winchester, NH; Joe than five laps to go, Bergquist challenged battled for the second spot. Five laps to go, slick conditions. Due to the race being over Rogers, Ludlow, VT; Tim Jackson, Jaffrey; King for the lead as they approached lap Sorel put the pressure on Brooks as he half way, the management decided to Dennis Wallace, Jaffrey; Shawn Doubleday, traffic. Two laps to go, the battle between attempted the outside pass. Jeff Wright, declare Shumway the winner followed Belchertown; Kevin Russell, Fitzwilliam; McTaggart and Jackson continued as both Springer and and Brehio ran tight for the Alexander, Cantara, Patnode and Johnson. Bob Chapdelaine, Chicopee; Beth Adams, approached the lap car of Bob Chapdelaine. top five positions. Brehio, on the outside, This Saturday,Monadnock Speedway will Winchendon; Rich Fournier, Warwick; McTaggart took the high side around Kevin McKnight, Orange. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 11

FINCOM continued from page 1 funds in the last few days of June “On the school side, it looks like “I have to go on record and say ized it was reimbursable money,and because, otherwise, it goes back (to they were level funded at the begin- that I think this year’s budget was even if some emergency came up, the general fund) or gets trans- ning, but now they are off by excellent and it was as tight as they and money was used for the emer- done anytime, but between depart- ferred to another department.” $252,300. So it’s an ever-changing can make it without cutting servic- gency, he was sure the town would ments transfers cannot be done Maillet said it was the first time picture. It just keeps moving. They es. There were people that got pink have worked something out so the without authorization from the BOS the board has granted prior don’t seem to understand how to bal- slips and education is not cheap. I bill was actually paid. and finance committee. approval for the transfers. ance a budget.” don’t think there was any fat in the Hue said Veteran’s Affairs was Hue asked if the accountant was Board member Jackson Blair Maillet said the legislature had budget this year. It was a transpar- one item the end of the year trans- sure all the transfers would be $5,000 asked, “Isn’t this just a matter of been speaking of cutting holidays, ent budget. They’ve got to find fers would be used to fill. or less. She said she couldn’t imag- taking surplus money, not asking namely Bunker Hill Day and another million. The money they Goodale asked what happened to ine any department having more anyone for any more money,not tax- Evacuation Day. received in their stimulus package the balance that was there when than $5,000 at this time of year. ing anybody, making sure that “Those two holidays cost the state the state…in its infinite Gauthier came before the board Maillet said that in talking with rather than one account in arrears five million…that’s ridiculous!” wisdom…has removed from their with the first request. the town accountant, he learned she and unable to pay their bills, we pay Maillet told the board they needed Chapter 70, so what do you do now?” Gauthier said he spent $30,000 in may not have numbers finalized by it with the excess at the end of July? to be more proactive. Hue asked if this years $721,034 April, the largest monthly amount July 13. He said information had to Have we ever in the past as a com- “We need to try and convince the deficit figure presented by Maillet to date. be submitted by the 15th . mittee denied the transfers when we school department that they need to less than last year before or after the The board figured with transfers Hue said anything not paid for by came to a meeting?” tighten up their budget a little cuts. in April, it appeared there was a July 15 would have to go to the town “No,” said Hue. “But it needs to be tighter than they have been in the “They did take a big chunk of shortage of $3,184. meeting in 2010. done legally.” past. It’s difficult to deal with some- money out of us this year.” Hue said to transfer all of the bal- “We cannot pay any of this year’s Four voted to approve the motion thing like this, especially when you Maillet said he didn’t know, the ance in the account to the Veteran’s bills after July 15, so she needs to to allow the town accountant to have a school committee member numbers changed so frequently. agent. have the figures if not sooner, at transfer from accounts. Only Hue whose wife is a schoolteacher. How Veteran’s Agent Scott Gauthier On Thursday, I will have to sit least by July 15.” voted, “No.” can that person negotiate a contract came before the board to request down with the town accountant and Maillet said, “Knowing Charlotte Maillet thanked the board for with the employees when a family $20,000 to get him through to the end get all the numbers together,” said as I know her, she’s very astute and their confidence in voting him as member is involved as an employee? of the fiscal year. He appeared in Maillet she understands the laws and rules, chairman. It’s troublesome to think about April and received $24,000. The When contacted before press time, and I don’t think she’s going to do “It’s been a long struggle for the that…I think about that all the time. money used is 75 percent reim- Maillet said he found the $3,100 anything that will hurt us. I did last four or five years, and I think in They need to really think hard bursable deficit. He said last fall someone had voice my concern that if we did the coming years it’s going to be about their own actions. The public “I know you don’t have that walked away from a home in the approve this, that we needed to have worse than we’ve had in the past.” looks to us for guidance and they much,” said Gauthier. Pond Street area, and the building some paperwork that indicated Maillet said he had been looking look to elected officials to do the job “We don’t have $20,000, but what inspector requested funds to close what she was transferring from and at the numbers from the statehouse, they are being elected to do, and you we can do is give you $8,894.” up the home because it was a hazard paying what. That was my only con- and downloaded information. wonder how they can do their job Gauthier said he would accept for the children in the area. He said cern.” “Even those numbers were differ- properly when there is a conflict of graciously. people had been entering the prem- Hue said there was no way to ent than what I downloaded two interest. That kind of bothers me.” “We would have had the full ises and it could be a danger. know how much money any depart- weeks ago.” Hue asked for the date on the amount when you wanted it before,” The home is now boarded up, and ment will have left when the fiscal Maillet said it was like throwing a school figures Maillet presented. said Blair. still vacant. year ends. bottle into the ocean that keeps bob- Maillet said the figures were on “I heard you loud and clear,” said Maillet said he had sent an e-mail “You don’t know how much bing around with no direction.. the state website. Hue said that at Gauthier. to the members of the finance com- money these departments are going Maillet said his downloaded fig- the last school committee meeting, Gauthier said the reason that he mittee to remind them of the trans- to have because they all run like ures show the current numbers they had just been informed they asked for a more conservative num- fer. crazy to spend their appropriated reflect $721, 034 less than last year’s would be cut almost one million dol- ber when he came before the board municipal allotment. lars in Chapter 70 funding. was that he believed the town real-

EXTENSIONS continued from page 1 said according to the table, there are 18,000 is written here, seems like almost a wish list. land to be used for hiking and passive recre- acres to be developed. He said if it is 10,000 peo- Often it says things like ‘should’ and shows ation. ple per 3,000 acres, the town could see growth your hand to would be developers coming to The board and its new members will be dis- one or two family homes. much higher than the 28,000 predicted in the Winchendon.” cussing the Master Plan in the weeks to come. “So you can turn it all into a parking lot,” master plan. White advised the board to read up the infor- The Master Plan accepted by the Board of said O’Keefe. O’Keefe said he understood part of the 3,000 mation written by Andrew Gast-Bray on the Selectmen Feb. 26, 2001, was written by then O’Keefe said where he lived in a suburb of acres includes the villages already developed, craft district. Planning Coordinator deForest Bearse and Boston, they were used to seeing those from and a lot of the 18,000 acres is in the R80 zone. Shaughnessy called the plan visionary,but introduced by the Planning Board chaired by the inner city purchase a home. “It’s very scary to think of Winchendon one unrealistic. Michael McRae with members Ron Chaulk, “The first thing they would do when they day with 50,000 people or even 30,000 people. O’Keefe seemed to disagree and said the plan Mary Martorella, and Gretchen Renaud. It was bought a house was remove the lawn, and There is no Winchendon at that point. It would outlines what everybody agrees should be signed by selectmen Cynthia Boucher, Lorenzo cover it with asphalt. So where you had a quar- be like every other town further east.” done, then a bylaw be produced in support of Sordoni, Burton Gould, Keith Barrows and ter acre lot, you had a quarter acre parking lot, DeCoteau said much of the acreage was wet. the plan. John White. which means that earth isn’t bringing in any Board member Mark Shaughnessy agreed “Those are the teeth that actually do it. We In other Planning Board news, O’Keefe water, and we had great run off into the that it was wet, but spoke of where he grew up pass something like the craft district so now stepped forward and was voted unanimously streets. City people don’t know land.” in Townsend. you cannot build residential, industrial or as the new representative to the Montachusett White said the town has been doing a fairly “You take a look at Pepperell and Townsend commercial in that district other than very Joint Transportation Committee. White had good job protecting and preserving the land, as paradigms for this…both towns doubled the limited items like recreational forestry. And previously been filling that seat. especially compared to other communities. He number of residences since 1970 to 1975.” that would be the teeth in it so we go from White said Town Manager James Kreidler, said the commonwealth capital score as far as O’Keefe said Bellingham was another town ‘should’ to ‘law’.” as the appointing authority, appointed himself desirable rules ranks Winchendon as number that doubled its size in 10 years. He said other DeCoteau said when the craft district was to the Regional Planning Commission, but has six in the state. communities like Franklin were the same. first discussed it was directly related to a so far missed the meetings. White said he has O’Keefe said that when the Master Plan was “We just have to keep protecting our open greenway through Winchendon from Gardner missed none. written, there were only 3,000 developed acres space as development occurs,” said DeCoteau. to New Hampshire. We were going to encour- which now are habited by 10,000 people. He Shaughnessy said, “I think the liturgy, as it age landowners in those areas to allow their LEGALS

Legal Notice holder for breach of the conditions of said by written or oral announcement made GMAC Mortgage, LLC claiming to be the Winchendon Conservation Commission Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing before or during the foreclosure sale. If the holder of a Mortgage covering real property 18-20 Mill Circle; Map 3D1, Parcel 11 & same will be sold at Public Auction at 09:00 sale is set aside for any reason, the in Winchendon, numbered 15 Harvard Street Map M17, Parcel 26 AM on July 2, 2009 at 93 Woodlawn Street, Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to given by Michael S. Chellis and Maura Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L Winchendon, MA, all and singular the prem- a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser Chartrand to Greenpark Mortgage Corp., Chapter 131, Section 40, the Winchendon ises described in said Mortgage, to wit: shall have no further recourse against the dba GPMC, dated April 9, 2007, and record- Conservation Commission will hold a public The land in Winchendon bounded and Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the ed with the Worcester County (Worcester hearing on Thursday, June 25th, 2009 at 7:10 described as follows: Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40984, pm to consider a Request to Amend Order of Commencing at a stake and stones at the premises contained in said mortgage shall Page 367 and now held by the plaintiff by Conditions 345-0563 filed by property own- southwesterly corner of the lot, on the west- control in the event of an error in this publi- assignment has filed with said court a com- ers John Chandler and Lisa Basso for work erly side of Woodlawn Street; cation. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. plaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage at 18-20 Mill Circle. The hearing will be held Thence, northerly on line of said Woodlawn Other terms if any, to be announced at the in the manner following: by entry and pos- in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the Street 57.75 feet, more or less, to a stake sale. session and exercise of power of sale. Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street. and stones; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, If you are entitled to the benefits of the The Amended Notice of Intent is avail- Thence, easterly by land now or formerly of Inc., Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Servicemembers Civil Relief Act as amend- able for public review at the Land Use Office, Robert Ahola et ux 233.47 feet to a stake and Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O. Box ed and you object to such foreclosure you or Room 10, first floor of the Winchendon Town stones by the wall; 962169, Boston, MA 02196, (617) 502-4100 your attorney should file a written appear- Hall, on Mondays during the hours of 9am – Thence, southerly by the wall, 57.75 feet, (285.6180/Paige)(06/10/09, 06/17/09, ance and answer in said court at Boston on 12noon and Thursdays 3pm – 6pm, or by more or less to a stake and stones; 06/24/09)(157014) or before JUL 13 2009 or you may be forever calling the Conservation Agent for an Thence, westerly 233.47 feet, more or less, June 10, 2009 barred from claiming that such foreclosure is appointment at 978-297-3537. by Eastern Avenue to the place of beginning. June 17, 2009 invalid under said act. June 17, 2009 Containing 13,476 square feet, more or less. June 24, 2009 Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Being shown on "Compiled Plan of Land pre- Justice of said Court on MAY 29 2009. Legal Notice pared for James A. O'Brien et ux in Legal Notice Attest: Winchendon Conservation Commission Winchendon, Mass." Scale: 1 inch= 30 feet - Winchendon Conservation Commission DEBORAH J. PATTERSON West Street; Map 1, Parcel 45 October 15, 1981 and recorded with the 39 Kemp Street; Map 5B-1, Parcel 36 RECORDER Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Worcester District Registry of Deeds in book Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L 200901-2110-ORE Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of 7370, Page 87. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of June 17, 2009 Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the For title reference see Deed recorded April Winchendon Wetlands Protection By-Law, Winchendon Conservation Commission will 10, 2001 Book 23815, Page 166. the Winchendon Conservation Commission NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF hold a public hearing on Thursday, June 25th, Subject to restrictions of record. will hold a public hearing on Thursday, June REAL ESTATE 2009 at 7:20pm to consider the Request for For my title reference see deed recorded in 25th, 2009 at 7:30 pm to consider the Notice By virtue and in execution of the Power Determination of Applicability filed by proper- Book 23815 at Page 166. of Intent filed by property owner Joshua of Sale contained in a certain mortgage ty owner New England Wildflower Society for Address: 93 Woodlawn Street; Winchendon, Whitaker for proposed work at 39 Kemp given by Deana M. Bonasoro and Francis R. proposed work on West Street, Assessor’s MA 01475. Street, Assessor’s Map 5B-1, Parcel 36. The McKinnon a/k/a F.R. McKinnon to Mortgage Map 1, Parcel 45 (Arbutus Wildflower Being the same property conveyed from project entails the construction of a gravel Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated Sanctuary).The project entails the removal of Joyce M. O'Brien to Brian L. Paige in deed driveway in the 100-foot Buffer Zone to October 29, 2004 and recorded with the invasive exotic vegetation (glossy buckthorn) recorded 12/14/2006 in Book 40341, Page Bordering Vegetated Wetlands to serve a Worcester County (Worcester District) in the Riverfront Area and 100-year 168 of Registrar of Deeds for Worcester proposed single family house, and the tem- Registry of Deeds at Book 34964, Page 357, Floodplain to Tarbell Brook. The hearing will County, Massachusetts. porary disturbance of Bordering Vegetated of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA is be held in the 4th Floor Conference Room of The premises are to be sold subject to and Wetlands for connecting the house to an the present holder, for breach of the condi- the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street. with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, existing sewer line. The hearing will be held tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of The Request for Determination of building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Applicability is available for public review at titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street. Auction at 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 2009, on the the Land Use Office, Room 10, first floor of ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- The Notice of Intent is available for pub- mortgaged premises located at 303 Spring the Winchendon Town Hall, on Mondays dur- session. lic review at the Land Use Office, Room 10, Street, Winchendon, Worcester County, ing the hours of 9am – 12noon and TERMS OF SALE: first floor of the Winchendon Town Hall, on Massachusetts, all and singular the premises Thursdays 3 – 6pm, or by calling the A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Mondays during the hours of 9am – 12noon described in said mortgage, Conservation Agent for an appointment at AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a and Thursdays 3pm – 6pm, or by calling the TO WIT: 978-297-3537. certified check or bank treasurer’s check will Conservation Agent for an appointment at A certain parcel of land situated on the June 17, 2009 be required to be delivered at or before the 978-297-3537. Southwesterly side of Spring Street in time the bid is offered. The successful bidder June 17, 2009 Winchendon, Worcester County, MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF will be required to execute a Foreclosure Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and REAL ESTATE Sale Agreement immediately after the close THE COMMONWEALTH OF shown as Lot B on a 'Plan of Land of Horace By virtue and in execution of the Power of of the bidding. The balance of the purchase MASSACHUSETTS J. Atherton et ux, Winchendon, Mass., Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from LAND COURT October 23, 1964, Michael S. Szoc, by Brian L. Paige to Mortgage Electronic the sale date in the form of a certified check, DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Surveyor' recorded in Worcester District Registration Systems, Inc., dated March 27, bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- (SEAL) Case No. 393119 Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 285, Plan 43, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The To: and bounded and described as follows: County (Worcester District) Registry of Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the Michael S. Chellis; Maura Chartrand Beginning at the most easterly corner there- Deeds at Book 41002, Page 85 of which the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue and to all persons entitled to the benefit of Mortgage the undersigned is the present the sale and to amend the terms of the sale the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Turn To LEGALS, page 12 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, June 17, 2009 LEGALS

LEGALS continued from page 11 These premises will be sold and con- Parcel ID Number: County: N/A City: N/A es contained in said mortgage shall control in veyed subject to and with the benefit of all which currently has the address of 32 North the event of an error in this publication. rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475 OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE of at a spike in the Northwesterly corner of covenants, liens or claims in the nature of ("Property Address"): ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Lot A on said plan; thence liens, improvements, public assessments, TOGETHER WITH all the improvements Present holder of said mortgage, BAC Home Southwesterly by said Lot A at an included any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, now or hereafter erected on the property, and Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home angle of 88° 18', 99.85 feet to an iron pin at water and sewer liens and any other munici- all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures Loans Servicing, LP, By its Attorneys, land now or formerly of the Winchendon pal assessments or liens or existing encum- now or hereafter a part of the property. All ABLITT LAW OFFICES, P.C., 304 School; thence brances of record which are in force and are replacements and additions shall also be Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts Northwesterly by The Winchendon School applicable, having priority over said mort- covered by this Security Instrument. All of 01801, Telephone (781) 246-8995, Fax (781) land 176.77 feet to a wall; thence gage, whether or not reference to such the foregoing is referred to in this Security 246-8994 Dated: 05/15/2009 Northeasterly by land of said The restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Instrument as the "Property". . ." (60.1426(FC#2)/Powell)(06/03/09, 06/10/09, Winchendon School and land now or former- or encumbrances is made in the deed. Said premises will be sold subject to 06/17/09)(155258) ly of Dennis G. O'Sullivan partly by said wall TERMS OF SALE: and/or with the benefit of any and all restric- June 3, 2009 and thence continuing further a total distance A deposit of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) tions, easements, improvements, covenants, June 10, 2009 of 87.0 feet to an iron pin at the Dollars by certified or bank check will be outstanding tax title, municipal or other pub- June 17, 2009 Southwesterly side of Spring Street; thence required to be paid by the purchaser at the lic taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the At an included angle of 91° 41' by Spring time and place of sale. The balance is to be nature of liens, and existing encumbrances NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Street (also known as Route 12) 176.10 feet paid by certified or bank check at Harmon of record created prior to the mortgage, if any REAL ESTATE to the point of beginning. Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, there be. By virtue and in execution of the Power Also conveying a right of way five feet in Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Said premises will also be sold subject to of Sale contained in a certain mortgage width over Lot A on said plan, it being land P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, all leases and tenancies having priority over given by Mynor B. Gamez to Mortgage now or formerly of Russell J. Courtemanche Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) said mortgage, to tenancies or occupations Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated et ux, the said right of way extending for a days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- by persons on the premises now or at the April 7, 2006 and recorded with the distance of 82 feet from Spring Street. vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt time of the said auction which tenancies or Worcester County (Worcester District) This conveyance is made subject to a right of in full of the purchase price. The description occupations are subject to said mortgage, to Registry of Deeds at Book 38738, Page 198, way five feet in width over the above granted of the premises contained in said mortgage rights or claims in personal property installed of which mortgage Deutsche Bank National premises, said way lying adjacent to Lot A on shall control in the event of an error in this by tenants or former tenants now located on Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan said plan and extends for a distance of 82 publication. the premises, and also to all laws and ordi- Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-WMC2 feet from Spring Street to create a common Other terms, if any, to be announced at nances including, but not limited to, all build- is the present holder, for breach of the condi- way ten feet in width. the sale. ing and zoning laws and ordinances. tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of Meaning and intending to convey and hereby DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST THE TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOU- foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public conveying the same premises conveyed to COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN SAND and 00/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS Auction at 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2009, on us by deed of David R. Tenney, dated STANLEY CAPITAL I INC. TRUST will be required to be paid by bank or certified the mortgaged premises located at 38-40 October 29, 2004 and recorded With 2006-HE2 check only by the purchaser at the time and Court Street, Winchendon, Worcester Worcester District Registry of Deeds here- Present holder of said mortgage place of sale, and the balance of the pur- County, Massachusetts, all and singular the with in Book 34964, Page 355 chase price shall be paid by bank or certified premises described in said mortgage, For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- By its Attorneys, check in or within thirty five (35) days there- TO WIT: ed with Worcester County (Worcester HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. after with Attorneys Stanton & Davis, 1000 A certain parcel of land on the northerly side District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34964, 150 California Street Plain Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts. The of Oak Street and on the westerly side of Page 355. Newton, MA 02458 successful bidder at the sale of the premises Court Street, in Winchendon, Worcester These premises will be sold and con- (617) 558-0500 shall be required to sign a Memorandum of County, Massachusetts, and being shown on veyed subject to and with the benefit of all 200901-0144 - YEL Sale of Real Property By Auctioneer contain- a plan of land entitled ''Complied Plan of rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, June 10, 2009 ing the above terms at the Auction sale. Land prepared for Richard & Gail Zeigler, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of June 17, 2009 Other terms, if any, to be announced at Winchendon, MA, Scale: 1 inch = 20 feet - liens, improvements, public assessments, June 24, 2009 the time and place of the sale. May 26, 1988, Michael S. Szoc, R.L.S. any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, SIGNED: MidFirst Bank, Present Holder #8203, 32 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA,'' which water and sewer liens and any other munici- MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE of Said Mortgage, By: STANTON & DAVIS, plan in recorded with Worcester District pal assessments or liens or existing encum- By virtue and in execution of the Power As its Attorneys, FROM THE OFFICES OF: Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 601, Plan 11, brances of record which are in force and are of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Jon S. Davis, Esquire, STANTON & DAVIS, bounced and described as follows: applicable, having priority over said mort- given by Craig E. Peters and Sandra L. 1000 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, Commencing at a stone monument at the gage, whether or not reference to such Peters to First Horizon Home Loan (781) 834-9181 intersection of Oak Street and Court Street; restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Corporation, dated August 30, 2002, and (1406-466-1108F/Peters)(06/03/09, thence or encumbrances is made in the deed. recorded in the Worcester County 06/10/09, 06/17/09)(156143) Northerly by the Westerly line of Court TERMS OF SALE: (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in June 3, 2009 Street, 68.5 feet to a pin at a corner of land A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Book 27404, Page 119, which mortgage was June 10, 2009 now or formerly of Winchendon Housing Dollars by certified or bank check will be assigned to MidFirst Bank by assignment June 17, 2009 Authority; thence required to be paid by the purchaser at the dated May 10, 2008, and recorded in the Westerly by the said Winchendon Housing time and place of sale. The balance is to be Worcester County (Worcester District) NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S Authority land 83.0 feet to a point in line of paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Registry of Deeds in Book 43216, Page 364, SALE OF REAL ESTATE land now or formerly of Hillow; thence Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, of which mortgage the undersigned is the By virtue and in execution of the Power of Southerly by said Hillow land 32 feet, more or Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to assignee and the present holder, for breach Sale contained in a certain mortgage given less, to a point; thence Southerly by said P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, of the conditions of said mortgage and for the by Deborah A. Powell and Dennis C. Hillow land 38 feet, more or less, to a point in Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold Powell to Mortgage Electronic Registration the northerly line of Oak Street; thence days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- at public auction at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Guaranty Easterly by the northerly line of Oak Street vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt the 30th day of June, 2009, on the mort- Residential Lending, Inc., dated January 29, 70.5 feet to a monument at the intersection of in full of the purchase price. The description gaged premises located at 32 North Street, 2003 and recorded with the Worcester Oak and Court Street and the place of begin- of the premises contained in said mortgage Winchendon, Massachusetts, all and sin- County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds ning. shall control in the event of an error in this gular the real estate described in said mort- in Book 28929, Page 306 of which mortgage For title see deed dated 5/17/2002, and publication. gage as follows: BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka recorded with the Worcester County Registry Other terms, if any, to be announced at "...the following described property locat- Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP is of Deeds in Book 26704, Page 332. For title the sale. ed in the County of Worcester: the present holder, by assignment, of mort- see deed recorded herewith Book 38738, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA All that tract or parcel of land as shown on gage for breach of the conditions of said Page 196. Present holder of said mortgage Exhibit “A” attached hereto which is incorpo- mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- rated herein and made a part hereof. the same will be sold at Public Auction at ed with Worcester County (Worcester By its Attorneys, EXHIBIT A 10:00 AM on June 24, 2009, on the mort- District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38738, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. The land with the buildings thereon situated gaged premises located at 27 Brooks Road, Page 196. 150 California Street in Winchendon, Worcester County, Winchendon, MA 01475, all and singular These premises will be sold and con- Newton, MA 02458 Commonwealth of Massachusetts known the premises described in said mortgage, TO veyed subject to and with the benefit of all (617) 558-0500 and being numbered 32 North Street: WIT: rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, 200812-0788 - YEL Being bounded and described as follows: A certain parcel of land with any buildings covenants, liens or claims in the nature of June 10, 2009 and improvements thereon, situated on the liens, improvements, public assessments, June 17, 2009 PARCEL I: easterly side of Brooks Road in Winchendon, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, June 24, 2009 COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE north Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded water and sewer liens and any other munici- side of North Street in Winchendon at the and described as follows: Beginning at the pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Southeast corner of land now or formerly of southwesterly corner at an iron pin in the brances of record which are in force and are NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Tucker School land, it being the Southwest easterly line of Brooks Road at land of applicable, having priority over said mort- REAL ESTATE corner of the lot hereby conveyed; thence Evolution Realty Trust; Thence N 41° 43’ 40” gage, whether or not reference to such By virtue and in execution of the Power Northerly along line of land now or formerly W 17.56 feet to an iron pin; Thence N 26° 24’ restrictions, easements, improvements, liens of Sale contained in a certain mortgage of said Tucker School, 109 feet, more or less 52” W 109.42 feet to a drill hole in the end of or encumbrances is made in the deed. given by Diane M. Ruiz and Estate of Miguel to an iron pin to be driven into the ground; a stone wall; Thence N 31° 31’ 45” W by a TERMS OF SALE: C. Ruiz to Mortgage Electronic Registration thence stone wall 30.50 feet to a drill hole; Thence N A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Systems, Inc., dated November 21, 2005 and Easterly at right angles and in a straight line, 29° 06’ 37” W by a stone wall 43.09 feet to a Dollars by certified or bank check will be recorded with the Worcester County 95 feet to line of land nor or formerly of one drill hold at land of Evolution Realty Trust and required to be paid by the purchaser at the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Catherine Daniels; thence being Lot “ 1 “ on a plan herein referred to , time and place of sale. The balance is to be Book 37884, Page 99, of which mortgage Southerly along line of said Daniels land, 109 the preceding courses being by the easterly paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as feet, more or less to the said North Street; line of Brooks Road; Thence N 45° 53’ 23” E Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Trustee for Morgan Stanley Capital I Inc. thence by Lot “1” 450.74 feet to an iron pin at other Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Trust 2006-HE2 is the present holder, for Following the North line of said North Street, land of Evolution Realty Trust; Thence S 29° P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, breach of the conditions of said mortgage Westerly 96 feet to the point of beginning. 00’ 28” E by Evolution Land 200.09 feet to an Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same PARCEL II: iron pin; Thence S 45° 53’ 23” W by Evolution days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on COMMENCING AT A POINT one hundred land 450.39 feet to an iron pin in the easterly vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt July 8, 2009, on the mortgaged premises nine (109) feet Northerly from the Northerly line Brooks Road and the place of beginning. in full of the purchase price. The description located at 46 High Street, Winchendon, side of North Street, which point is also one Containing 2.0016 Acres. For mortgagor’s of the premises contained in said mortgage Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and hundred nine (109) feet Northerly from the title see deed recorded with the Worcester shall control in the event of an error in this singular the premises described in said mort- Southeast corner of the Tucker School lot, County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds publication. gage, and which point is also marked by an iron in Book 26415, Page 334. Other terms, if any, to be announced at TO WIT: pipe in the ground where the Easterly line of These premises will be sold and conveyed the sale. a certain parcel of land with the buildings and the Tucker School lot meets the Northwest subject to and with the benefit of all rights, DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST improvements thereon situated on the east- corner of the land heretofore conveyed by rights of way, restrictions, easements, right of COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN erly side of High Street in Winchendon, Frank S. Cheney to White; thence ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST Worcester County, Massachusetts being Running Easterly by the Northerly line of of liens, improvements, public assessments, 2006-WMC2 shown as Lot '1' on a plan entitled , 'Plan of White’s land ninety six (96) feet to land nor or any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Present holder of said mortgage Lots prepared for Richard L. Morin, Sr., formerly of Daniels; thence water and sewer liens and any other munici- Winchendon, MA, Scale: 1''= 40' -- July 30, Running Northerly by the Westerly line of pal assessments or liens or existing encum- By its Attorneys, 1990, Szoc Surveyors, 32 Pleasant Street, said Daniels land fifty six (56) feet to land brances of record which are in force and are HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Gardner, MA', which plan is recorded with the now or formerly of E. Murdock, Jr.; thence applicable, having priority over said mort- 150 California Street Worcester District Registry od Deeds in Plan Running Westerly ninety six (96) feet by the gage, whether or not reference to such Newton, MA 02458 Book 642, Plan 101. Southerly line of said E. Murdock land to a restrictions, easements, improvements, liens, (617) 558-0500 Containing 1.063 acres. point in the Northeasterly corner of said or encumbrances is made in the deed. 200811-1738 - YEL Subject to the rights which Sumner Wyman, Tucker School lot; thence TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOU- June 3, 2009 his heirs and assigns, have under a certain Running Southerly by the Easterly line of the SAND ($10,000.00) DOLLARS by certified or June 10, 2009 instrument dated April 1, 1857 and recorded Tucker School lot fifty six (56) feet to the point bank check will be required to be paid by the June 17, 2009 with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds of beginning. purchaser at the time and place of sale. The in Book 507, Page 485, insofar as they are All of said measurements being more or less. balance is to be paid by certified or bank now in force and applicable. For Grantors’ title see deed of Jon C. check at ABLITT LAW OFFICES, P.C., 304 For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- Thompson and Jean M. Thompson, dated Cambridge Road, Woburn, MA 01801, other ed with Worcester County (Worcester July 20, 2001, and recorded with Worcester terms and conditions will be provided at the District) Registry of Deeds in Book 21209, Registry of Deeds in Book 24463, Page 063. place of sale. The description of the premis- Page 262. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 WINCHENDON COURIER 13 Brewer advances pension reform bill

BOSTON – Senator Stephen M. of the Blue Ribbon Panel.” it is tied to the 12-month average of 6. Reforms dual-service pensions “independent contractor.” Brewer (D-Barre) announced during Senate Bill 2079, “An Act compensation received prior to the so that an individual cannot com- 9. Allows for other reforms to a recent formal session, the Senate Providing Responsible Reforms in date of injury. bine the compensation from two increase efficiency in the retirement passed the pension reform legisla- the Pension System” is the final ver- 4. Redefines “regular compensa- positions to artificially increase system, such as the direct deposit of tion that provides reforms for a sion of this type of legislation that tion” to specifically exclude certain one’s pension. An individual who is retirement benefits. more equitable and responsible pub- was worked out by the Senate and monetary benefits like housing, a member of two or more systems 10. Applies to current and future lic pension system. House conferees. The conference lodging, travel, automobile usage or will receive benefits as if retiring employees and elected officials. “I am thrilled that we have taken committee bill: annuities for the purposes of a pen- separately from each system, unless In addition to these reforms, the the next step to eliminate loopholes 1. Removes the “one day,one year” sion benefit calculation. they are vested in both systems legislation also requires a currently in our current law books regarding provision that allows elected offi- 5. Strikes current provisions that before Jan. 1, 2010. established Blue Ribbon retirement compensation,” said cials to claim an entire year of cred- allow certain officials to establish 7. Extends the “vesting” require- Commission to review broader Brewer. “I firmly believe that this ible service for working one day in a pension credit for service in posi- ment of elected officials from six issues with the pension system and landmark piece of legislation will calendar year. tions that have no compensation. years to 10 years. make comprehensive reform recom- not only save taxpayer’s money, but 2. Removes a provision that allows Officials and employees currently 8. Eliminates a loophole that mendations to the Legislature by it will also help to restore the public elected officials to claim a “termina- serving in a position earning $5,000 allows individuals receiving pen- Sept. 1, 2009. trust in state oversight of public tion allowance” based on the failure or less in compensation will be inel- sion benefits to return to work and S.2079 will now go to the retirement systems. We still have to be nominated or re-elected. igible for credible service after their receive a full salary in addition to Governor’s desk for his approba- more work to do and I look forward 3. Reforms the current accidental current term expires, or by July 1, pension benefits if the individuals tion. to reviewing the recommendations disability retirement benefit so that 2012, whichever occurs first. are classified as “consultant” or FRISBEE FOOTBALL: FRIENDS VS. FRIENDS

Kyle Bradley photos

This group of seven friends meets every week at the Clark Memorial YMCA to play frisbee football. Usually on Wednesdays at 7:30, but it was a bit earlier May 30, which made for some very good photos.

With an opposing player bearing down, he needs to hurl it away quickly. A single player makes a catch amidst the opposing team’s defense.

I got it! I got it!

In the NBA this would be Hangtime Hey! That’s mine! Now a mid air catch has got to get you points.

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BY DONEEN DURLING COURIER STAFF WRITER GARDNER — The sun shone through the clouds as a tent city rose from the green field outside of Mount Wachusett Community College, and there was a sea of pur- ple tee shirts holding banners and waiting for the Greater Gardner Relay for Life to begin. Those wear- ing purple tee shirts with the Relay For Life Logo celebrating 25 years of Hope walked hand in hand past an enthusiastic crowd who lined the track clapping and speak- ing words of encouragement. This year, instead of playing Wind Beneath My Wings, the survivors in purple held kazoos and played I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing. It was a happy way to begin the two day Greater Gardner’s 16th Relay for Life, and it brought smiles instead of tears to the many who gathered once again to help Gardner Mayor Mark Hawk, Representative Robert Rice, and Senator Stephen Brewer grow funding to find the cure for share a few laughs before the Relay for Life began. cancer. Monty Tech ROTC carried the in the Walk for Life, and more than waved at all the good wishers on flags to lead the parade followed by 160 teams. his survivor’s lap. the Gardner American Legion. It Since 1993, the Greater Gardner One woman showed her scar may have been called a survivor’s Relay For Life has donated $8.3 mil- across her neck from an operation lap, but most of those in the purple lion to help to find a cure for can- for tongue cancer, and said it was a tee shirt were so filled with energy, cer. battle scar that would fade, and one they went around the track more Friends who have fought the bat- she was proud to show. Another Mount Wachusett Community College President Daniel M. Asquino stands with than once, following the second tle celebrated their years of being woman celebrated four years can- Senator Stephen Brewer, Senator Jennifer Flanagan with her niece on her hip, Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Wong, and Gardner mayor Mark Hawk to await the opening cer- time behind the Gardner High cancer free, and spoke of their cer free after breast cancer, and emonies. Asquino welcomed everyone to the college campus telling them it was a the School Band. fight with all who had either fought another breast cancer warrior cele- community college was a public facility. He said his greatest hope is that no one There were mothers, and moth- a similar battle, or loved someone brated 12 years of remission. There would return next year because the cure for cancer would be found. ers of mothers; fathers who car- who was a warrior. It was a were stories to share, advice, and ried their sons on their shoulders; reunion of sorts, a reunion of all camaraderie for all as the evening daughters in pigtails, grandmoth- that have fought cancer. slipped into the night lit by lumi- the smell of bacon permeated the one hope was they would all meet ers in togas, grandfathers in fish- Senator Stephen Brewer joined naries surrounding the track, and air. When the music returned, again next year. ing hats and purple shirts, and all the ranks of the survivors in his the music played until midnight. there was dancing around the The Relay for Life tote board at had fought a battle to walk the purple shirt, something he earned Then there was the silent walk track and fun until the twenty- the end of the two-day festival read track for hope. in his battle with prostate cancer through the night until the sun third hour. As the tents came down, $648,219.81 and counting. Close to 2,000 people participated earlier this year. He smiled and rose, the birds burst into song, and and the goodbyes were said, the

Assistant Town Manager Alida Survivor Taylor Patterson walks with her mother Those with ties to Winchendon shared stories as they walked Walter and Patti Messier walk the first lap with a smile. Herring is waging a battle, and is pos- and brother during the survivor’s lap. Taylor suf- around the track. Lori Gaydos tells of her battle with cancer. itive and strong as she walks the first fered from a brain tumor, and seems to be looking lap. healthy and happy.

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