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BY PATRICE HARRINGTON cally owned by the Federal are already existing trails and the back five feet so you can get down stone,” said Burns but Cloutier COURIER CORRESPONDENT Government but as a courtesy the plans aren’t to change or add addi- there and use the river. Right now exclaimed, “he said as much as we WINCHENDON — A project government is asking the tional trails but to add the canoe people are using it but they’re trip- need.” could not get started due to dis- Conservation Committee for a launches. ping over and falling to get down It was then that Burns agreements between some Request for Determination of Burns came back with, “I sup- the river. This is very important expressed another concern, “I can Conservation Committee mem- Applicability. port it, but I’m foggy as to who for the public’s safety. As of right just see we’re going to end up pay- bers. But as of Wednesday, a site Although the construction was owns the property and is this now the entry areas of the river ing for crushed stone which is visit has been scheduled, and just supposed to start this past Monday something that they would like to are difficult to get to and someone fine.” perhaps, there might be issues the committee could not bring it to do?” could potentially get hurt.” The decision to create what resolved. At the actual meeting a vote because some members did- Cloutier,who has worked closely In addition to the canoe launch- would be an addition to the town is July 25 ConCom member Lionel n’t feel comfortable starting the with The Blue Trails Group said, es there is a plan to put in a kiosk now delayed due to the inability of Cloutier, who has been working process without reviewing the “I’ve talked to DCR and the Army with a map showing the launching committee members to come to a alongside the Army Corps of sites first. A site visit, according to Corps of Engineers and both have sites. This can be funded by the vote. Provided the site visit goes Engineers and the Millers River Cloutier, was scheduled said fine.” trust fund. The Blue Trails group well the renovation will allow not Blue Trails Group, to make the Wednesday, July 31. Cloutier reiterated that they will be mapping the river this only town members but also Millers River easier to access for “I’d really like to see some plans planned on starting the project September so that the entry and campers and hikers from different those who want to kayak or canoe, on it though because what I’m this past Monday so they can fig- exit points are clearly labeled. areas to utilize the river in a safe gave a report. The proposal is to envisioning is something like you ure out the layout when Burns Mabardys, a local washed sand way. The improvement to the install canoe and kayak launch know the trails at Mount interjected with, “Yeah, but you’ve and gravel distributor, will be gra- Winchendon end of the Millers sites from Bushey Bridge on River Washington you know how nice got to have a plan before you start ciously donating 15 cubic yards of River could be an exceptional Street, a favorite fishing site near they do those things,” said Scott digging.” crushed stone to the project so that development so family and friends the town’s transfer station and Burns. Cloutier came back with. “Get the launching sites do not wash have a healthy activity to partici- sewage treatment facility. The A fellow commissioner David the ramp started, get the parking away. pate in during the summer land Millers River is on is techni- Whitaker informed Burns these area started by moving the stones “15 yards just isn’t a lot of months. Winchendon girl finalist in competition

BY HEATHER PERREAULT COURIER CORRESPONDENT STURBRIDGE — Vonnah Pelto, a Winchendon citizen is living proof that a small town person can still make her dreams come true if you work at it and want it badly enough. Vonnah was always into fashion as well as helping out family and friends, which helped her create the perfect formula to launch her modeling dreams. Monday, July 22 at the Sturbridge Host Hotel in Sturbridge Vonnah was entered in the National American Miss pag- eant. There were five different age Heather Perreault photo Students representing Monty Tech at the recent SkillsUSA 49th annual National Skills and Leadership Conference groups within this pageant: ages 4- Vonnah Pelto is going to California for held recently in Kansas City, MO. 6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-15, and 16-18. the next competition Vonnah was in the teen age group of 16-18, which had approximately Vonnah’s grandmother, father, 200 competitors, 100 from aunt, cousin, her beloved Massachusetts and the other hun- boyfriend, and with her in spirit Monty Tech captures National dred from Connecticut. The was her sponsor Mike from Rite Sturbridge Host Hotel was filled Way LLC Transportation. with guests all waiting patiently to Most of the competitors in watch the pageant. Vonnah’s age group wore make- SkillsUSA office for second time Within the audience were seated Turn To PAGEANT page A11

FITCHBURG — For the second time in a few Westminster, who placed ninth in extemporane- years, a Monty Tech student has captured a ous speaking. 29TH ANNUAL national officer slot at the SkillsUSA 49th annual Seven Monty Tech students received National Skills and Leadership Conference held President’s Volunteer Service Awards. Only 17 MASSACHUSETTS STATE CHILI recently in Kansas City, MO. students from Massachusetts received the above Brittany Velez of Fitchburg, a senior dental awards. Winners include: Cassie Campbell of assisting major, won a slot as national officer- Fitchburg, gold standard; Jordan Melendy of COOK-OFF & FAMILY FUN DAY elect. She attended national officer training the Lunenburg, silver standard; Jessica Shattuck of week of July 29, where she was appointed to an Fitchburg, silver standard; Brandi Richard of Saturday, Aug. 3 officer position. She is currently finishing a one- Gardner, bronze standard; Gissaury Rodriguez of 11 a.m.-4 p.m. year stint as president of the organization’s state Leominster, bronze standard; Taniya Tucker of Adults: $8 chapter. Fitchburg, bronze standard; and Brittany Velez of Children under 12: $1 Recent graduate Emily A. Westerback of Fitchburg, bronze standard. Holden earned a silver medal in the advertising Placing above 10th place in the skills competi- Help Wanted Band, activities for chil- design competition. Valedictorian of the Class of tion include: Hunter Manley of Phillipston, auto- dren, Petting Zoo, Little Miss Hot Sauce 2013, she will be attending Worcester Polytechnic motive service technology; Mikel Cravatta of and Little Mr. Chili Pepper Contest, Institute in the fall. Winchendon and Mitchell Gamache of Gardner, crafts and vendors, fun for everyone! Other Monty Tech students placing in the top 10 digital cinema production, and Ryan Perenzin of And this year: Touch a Truck! in the nation include Elizabeth Raymond of Lunenburg and Derick Kay of Fitchburg, 3D visu- Athol, a recent graduate, who placed seventh in alization & animation. early childhood education, and Olivia Frawley of Golf as a path Jimmy Fund: to scholarships

BY JERRY CARTON Cyndee LaFreniere. Not just the games, the funds COURIER CORRESPONDENT On Thursday, Aug. 15 the WINCHENDON — Caring for Winchendon School Golf Club will BY JERRY CARTON Farber Cancer Institute, and on team was fast closing in on the COURIER CORRESPONDENT and nurturing kids, not just his, be the site of the first Lawrence that score, Winchendon has been $1,000 mark, halfway to their but those of this and surrounding Chagnon Memorial Tournament WINCHENDON — The Jimmy hitting a whole lot of home runs annual goal of $2,000. The boys communities. That’s the way and the proceeds raised will go a Fund. To be sure, it’s about base- in recent summers. team has gotten started with Lawrence “Pepe” Chagnon lived long way to awarding one scholar- ball and softball, but those In both 2011 and 2012, the local their efforts as well. his life, and that’s why his own ship for excellence in music and games are far secondary to the softball team raised more than For their efforts last summer, children are honoring his memory sports to a graduating student primary reason local youngsters $2,000 ($2,046.95 last year and the girls were rewarded with by creating a scholarship fund for from Murdock High School and are competing this summer. $2,005.95 the previous year) and tickets to go to Fenway Park and not one, but two schools. because, Narragansett Regional High What the season is really about by the conclusion of their car watch the Red Sox in action. “my Dad believed in the concept of School. is raising money for the Dana- wash last Saturday at the Clark paying it forward,” said daughter Memorial YMCA, this year’s Turn To FUND page A11 Turn To SCHOLAR page A11

SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE LOCAL “Blessed are those who can give Dance camp Santini earns without remembering, and take standing without forgetting.” PAGE 2 Princess Elizabeth Asquith 6 56525 10431 2 PAGE 10 Bibesco 2 WINCHENDON COURIER Friday, August 2, 2013

MURDOCK ANNOUNCES FINAL HONOR ROLL

WINCHENDON — Murdock DeHays, Jeremy Diaz, Kaileen Christopher Michaud, Mena Courtney Simmers-Swanson, and Honors: Alexander Emerson, and Middle School and Murdock High Dibble, Ariana Dietz, Adam Salame, Emily Semenza, Alan Derek Waid. Dakota Wood. Honors: Dean School have announced the final Digman, Morgan Downing, Smith, Jacob Woodard, Jared Brazawskis, Kate Burdin, honor roll for the 2012-13 school Emily LaBarge, Chloe Leone, Woodard and Brandon Woodbury. GRADE 9 Brianna Dellechiaie, Timothy year. Jeremiah Metcalf, Mia Miranda, Highest Honors: Lindsey Paul, Enwright, Emma Page, Jordan Christopher Mitchell, Kelly GRADE 8 Rocheleau, Brianna Rogers, GRADE 6 Deanna Polcari and Chandler Murphy,Bryana Needham, Chloe Highest Honors: Thomas Torres Pagan. Honors: Haley Jacqueline Skawski, Shelby Highest Honors: Jeremy Bitter, Noel, Jaeleen Rivera, Emily Becotte, Alexis Kapp, Victoria Jandris, Mark Lawrence, James Slemmer, Elizabeth Spady, Ryan Isabel Bulger, Yang Yi Chen, Roberts, Jake Robichaud, Lemire, Katherine Miller, Martin and Mackenzie Rushia. Stevenson, and Katrina Williams. Lindsay Semenza, and Sean Lindsey Gemme, Alicyn Gormley, Cassidy Morey, Aidan Provost, GRADE 12 Chloe Lawrence, Makenzie Stevenson. and Victoria Swanson. High GRADE 10 Lundin, Jessica Niejadlik, Leah GRADE 7 Honors: John Hancock, Travis Highest Honors: Rachel Highest Honors: Angela Pelkey, Maria Polcari, Timmy Hull, Ryan Kaminsky, Ayano Dickens, Brandon Jinn, Sabrina Polcari, Mariah Tenney, and Quinn, Anna Salter, Ashley Highest Honors: Michaela Kubota, and Hannah Ricard. Leahey, and Victoria Marshall. Bronte` Torres Pagan. High Signa, Cassie Skinner, Lindsey Benedict, Andrew Burns, Honors: Thomas Aho, Kodi High Honors: Frances Castro, Honors: Ashley Agnelli, Allison Smith, and Caleb Van Hilo. High Montana Hickman, Katelynn Michael Beaudet, Kayla Bennett, Melanie Cranfill, Bethany Botko, Nicole LaBrack, Joshua Honors: Samantha Adams, Izaria Hutton, Steven Ingman, Maggie Samantha Dearden, Eric Desilets, and Renee Rogers. Lewis, Kaila Smith, and Adam Alcantara, Jillian Bussiere, Lashua, Marissa Losurdo, Desgrosseilliers, David Fortin Jr., Honors: Myranda Bishop, Woodard. Honors: Caitlin Baker, Adam Couch, Lillian Dack, Alexander Marshall, Rachel Morgan Grant, Bryce Harper, Chelsea Bitter, Keisha Casey- Taylor Barrows, Kyle Blouin, Rosane Delorme, Lily Hunt, Spivey and Thomas Sutherland. Brooke Harris, Katie Heacox, Black, Amber Dignan, Kristen Zachary Burchfield, Tiffany Benjamin Lawrence, Nicole High Honors: Connor Benoit and Abby Higgins, Jessica Kotoch, Gaudet, Dallas Hamel, and Olivia Cranfill, Alyssa Ellsworth, Lemire, Hannah Michaud, Julia Niejadlik. Honors: Alexis Shelby Landress, Cassandra Heim. Joseph Fortunato Jr., Marissa Lindsey O’Toole, Evan Ricard, Arsenault, Ariana Berman, LeBlanc, James Lemmer, Dakota Kaiser, Nicholas McAuliffe, Felipe Rodriguez, Phebe Shippy, Madeline Bishop, Jacob Carter, Leslie, Jasmine Leslie, Jacob GRADE 11 Joseph Nalette, CaSandra Emily Smith and Ryan Thira. Samuel Drake, Austin Fontaine, Mahan, Nathan Mahan, Jordan Parkhurst, Jessa Pereira, Highest Honors: Katherine Honors: Taylor Anderson, Hannah Gaunt, Lauren Gaunt, Manuel, Jared Nelson, David Andrew Polcari, Kayla Schoales, Burns, Owen Chace, Brittany Cassandra Barnjum-Smith, Ashley Greene, Faith Huff, Ethan Pepper, Jordan Ramsey, Nicholas and Sara Vose. Eliason, Justin Harris, Kathleen Elissa Boucher, Matthew King, Alex Lafrennie, Jared Richtarcsik, Max Robichaud, Mazza, and Justin Smith. High Casavant, Isabelle Costa, Aidan Lanteigne, Carissa Manca, Theresa Sacs, Dalton Scott, Dancin’ away the summer!

BY MATTIE ANDERSON COURIER CORRESPONDENT WINCHENDON — This past week, Winchendon’s East Dance Studios held its 17th annual Dance and Acro Camp at the Clark Memorial YMCA. Students showed off skills they were taught over the course of the week, tumbling and twirling across the stage. This year, JoAnn East, founder of East Dance Studios, introduced gymnastics and musical theatre, teaching the children how to sing, do improv, and what to expect at an audition. Students from preschool to junior high worked up a routine to perform together at a final recital on Friday. East said her students are all treated with equal opportunity. In other words, if they want to dance, they dance. In closing the recital, East said of her studio, “We train kids like kids, not little adults.” After a week of learning, acting, and dancing, every one of the children at the recital had a ball. East Dance Studios has sent students to perform at Disneyworld seven Mattie Anderson photo times and will be traveling there again this November. The dancers stop twirling for a moment to pose. Ashby dancer places fifth in All Ireland dance championship

KILLARNEY — Tatiana O’Hanlon, age 13, More than 1000 dancers attended the compe- other dancers. Once my competitors found of the Flying Irish Dancers based in Ashby tition coming from Ireland, England, out I was one of the Americans, they all traveled to Killarney Ireland in June to Scotland, Wales, mainland Europe, and, for wanted to talk to me. Everyone was really compete in the All Ireland Championships the first time, the USA. Tatiana won fifth friendly.” organized by Cumann Rince Dea Mheasa. place in her preliminary championship Tatiana hasn’t been idle since returning event while compet- home; two weeks after returning to the US ing up an age group, she placed fifth at the North American Irish DR. DENNIS WALL’s OFFICE dancing with girls Dance Federation’s National aged 14. She placed Championships. She is now heading to a HAS REOPENED 19th in her open performance troupe camp (one of the 13 championship, dancers accepted to the program and the event. only one from New England) where she will Temporarily staffed by quality dentist friends of “I was really excit- learn routines created expressly for the Dr. Wall until such time a buyer is found who shares ed to be a part of an group by former Riverdancer and world- international event renown choreographer Ronan McCormack. the same philosophy of treatment and the same like this,” Tatiana From camp it’s back to performing, with a said smiling. “I got wedding show in Gardner in August. concern, as did Dr. Wall, for his family of patients to represent my Tatiana, as a member of the Flying Irish (978)297-1050 school and my coun- Dance Troupe, performs in as many as 25 try and meet tons of shows some years. “I love to perform because it’s all about making the audience happy.I enjoy interact- 29th annual ing with audience members, a skill that helps my stage presence in competition.” Massachusetts State Chili Cook off & When the fall arrives, Tatiana will be teaching beginner Irish Dance students at Family Fun Day the Flying Irish Studio, owned and operated by her mother, Mary-Sarah O’Hanlon. Last year Tatiana taught the “Little Leprechauns” class for dancers aged 4-6. Courtesy Photo Saturday, August 3 Tatiana will be assisting the trial classes the studio is offering at its open houses on Tatiana O’Hanlon in competition Tuesday,Aug. 20 & 27 in Ashby and Monday, trial class, log on to Touch a 11am-4pm Sept. 9 in Shirley. www.irishstepdancing.com or call the stu- Truck For more information about the Flying dio at (978) 386-2325. 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repairing infrastructure vital to the health and safety of CDBG funds announced all residents. The infrastructure projects help commu- nities create and maintain jobs while providing impor- BOSTON — Senator Stephen M. Brewer (D-Barre), tant improvements to the lives of residents in each city announced federal block grant funding for cities and and town. Historically, 40 percent of CDBG funds dis- towns across the Commonwealth has been announced. tributed have been used for these job-creating projects. In total $31 million in federal Community Development The program is administered by the U.S. Department Block Grants (CDBG), that will support housing reha- of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and funds bilitation, public service projects, child care and local are distributed by the state Department of Housing and infrastructure statewide, were awarded. Community Development (DHCD) to cities and towns in “Many cities and towns rely on this funding for criti- Massachusetts with populations of less than 50,000. cal projects that improve their infrastructure, serve the Eligible communities with populations greater than public and improve the economic wellbeing of their 50,000 receive program funding directly from HUD. community,” said Brewer. “As we continue to recover Communities may apply for CDBG funding for activi- from the recession of past years, investments like ties including: housing rehabilitation projects, infra- CDBG grants will help us sustain essential projects for structure repair or replacement, construction or reha- the future.” bilitation of public facilities, neighborhood improve- Local communities that received funding are: ment projects, economic development loans and other TEMPLETON - $473,549 for Memorial Street roadway, business assistance programs, social service upgrades, sidewalk, drainage and water improvements; social downtown improvement projects and architectural bar- services (senior outreach worker); rier removal and planning. The maximum grant for a WINCHENDON - $900,000 for Housing Rehabilitation single community is $1 million. Regional applications (5 units); North Vine Street roadway, drainage, water are accepted. and sewer improvements. In total 38 communities received funding. The CDBG program is the Commonwealth’s largest available resource for neighborhood revitalization projects and helps meet the housing and public service needs of low- and moderate-income communities while building and

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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER:FRANK CHILINSKI EDITOR:RUTH DEAMICIS VIEWS Opinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond

EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ALA: new standards key

Finally, Millers To the editor: mature deaths annually,will cost less than a The American Lung Association thanks penny per gallon. Massachusetts’ Attorney General Martha The new standards will clean up cars, Coakley for signing a letter to the trucks and SUVs by reducing the amount of improvements Environmental Protection Agency in sup- sulfur in gasoline and setting stronger port of the proposed Tier 3 Motor Vehicle tailpipe pollution limits for new cars and Emission and Fuel Standards, which will trucks. These standards will additionally f anyone has an occasion to visit And now we know the small boat ramps make air healthier and save Bay Staters’ clean up all existing vehicles and enable us downtown Athol on a regular basis, with access to the Millers on at least two lives. all to breathe cleaner air. or Putnam, Connecticut, they have areas, off River Street and off New Boston Motor vehicles are a major source of air seen what can be done with water- Road, are being rehabbed and revamped pollution, causing premature death, wors- JEFF SEYLER,PRESIDENT & CEO I ening asthma and other lung diseases and front property by a river. thanks to the efforts of Lee Cloutier and AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF THE Park property. others who want to see access to the river increasing the risk of cardiovascular harm. NORTHEAST It is estimated that this proposal, which Showcasing a town and appreciation for made easier. WALTHAM the flowing water, the natural beauty of Obstacles have been thrown, but slowly it EPA estimates could prevent up to 2,500 pre- lawns, park benches, a bit of lighting, path- is happening, and there are some other sites ways, trees, flowerbeds and a bit of pride in that might be developed for kayaks and place. canoes too, what about also off Glenallan Those two towns, Athol and Putnam; are Street for that? two we’ve seen that have done it right. We’re And as long as we’re dreaming a bit, how Sometimes it turns out…OK sure there are others. about a revamp of the Tannery Hill Bridge? But we are especially struck by Athol We know we have some bridge money, hen people use to mention to smiled and passed me the spare helmet. because it is downstream on OUR river. The Whitney Bridge money.Can’t we widen that me they were going on a blind We then went to his house to get the pick- Millers. And it is beautiful. bridge, then raise the side and make it beau- date, the first thing that came up truck. I opened the passenger door and We have the potential here, two or three tiful, and hide its companion with some sort Wto mind was my friend’s face he re-closed it. I looked at him kinda funny ponds right downtown, though they are of walls, then some gorgeous lighting? It is on a milk carton or on the news because and before I could say a word he said, “that’s presently quite low because there are a dark bridge now, and it could be more she had been murdered. my job”... as he grinned. repairs being done to the dams or a dam has functional, beautiful, better lit and a show- One night I was at a friend’s house wish- He drove us to the movies, and when the been breeched and never repaired. But piece instead of an eyesore. We propose a ing I could find a decent guy my own age movie was over and everyone left the room when the water is up, the ponds could be contest of sorts…come up with some design who didn’t do drugs, barely got drunk, loves he asked me to dance with him. I looked at showplaces too, if we cared for the edges a ideas…perhaps even a covered bridge for to get muddy,rides a motorcycle, who treats him like he had three heads, but I’m just as bit. this site. A little pride of place here too. his lady right, and who loves heavy metal crazy because here I am on this blind date, We have a start with the bike path out on One final note because we have to, it is music. I said so to my friend and then I said, so I reached out for his hand and we ball- Glenallan Street, there is some activity indeed the first weekend in August and we “oh speaking of which I need someone to go room danced down the aisle of the movie there that has cleaned up an area. And know what that means: chili and family fun. with me to this concert.” theater. walking the path one can see a bit of what It’s the 29th annual this year. Massachusetts Friend that she is she said, “I know just The next day, he took me out to eat and could be. state level, winning the cook off here means the guy for you!!” one of his friends went with us. He intro- But it isn’t nearly enough. cooks go straight to the world champi- And I said again, a man around my own duced me as his girlfriend, and I had a smile Converse Gardens can never be the show- onship so it is a big deal for those who enter. age, who fits my standards. Yeah right. from ear to ear so to speak. piece it was when it was a private place and And it is a big fund raiser for your local So, she set us up on a blind date. My stom- Needless to say we are still together, and kept up by an owner who hired exceptional Kiwanis Club, that in turn gives its service ach filled with knots when she said he’ll be come to find out it was fate because in 2005 gardeners and had a plan for it. But recreat- and its funds right back to the community. picking me up in five hours. So little time. at LocaBazooka concert, I was body surfing ing a public park along the river bank there So come out on Saturday and enjoy a bit of Five hours later the motorcycle pulls up the crowd when I slid down this guy, and and replanting some hardy species is still a fun at Bentley Field. Interested in helping? to me, and my stomach of knots is now come to find out that guy is my boyfriend! viable option. We are pleased an Eagle Talk to any Kiwanis member. They would filled with butterflies. In a deep voice he told Now how ironic right! Scout has taken on the project, the Garden welcome the help, the days of service to me his name. I looked at him and So the next time someone hooks you up Club is taking an interest and there are oth- community have changed drastically and said…I’m… on a blind date don’t say no because you ers still involved. That too, along the river, those who would like to give back in some Forgetting my own name, pausing before might just find your one true love. could be a great park. way are more than welcome. I finished my sentence. But if you’re not sure, pack pepper spray He says, “I know you’re Heather...” as he and hope it don’t come to that. Who is in charge?

grew up in a time when I honest with ourselves we know many teachers would tell you Vietnamese did not assassinate was pretty sure who was in that young people today are not today it is a thankless task, has Jack Kennedy.Those three women charge. NOTES OF encouraged to seek counsel from very little prestige and certainly who took shots at Jerry Ford were I CONCERN the “wise people” in our midst. very little money, and that often all homegrown. The list goes on. In my extended family the elders Our families over the years have the criticisms come from not only We have reached a time in histo- were in charge. Siblings deferred become, often by necessity, two the student but from the parents. ry where the once honored and to them and honored the years JACK BLAIR income families. This has fogged With the growth of unions, at a fabled America, and all that term they had lived and the experience our vision of gender related home time when unions were absolutely meant, is in decline. We have lost they had amassed. responsibilities. It has lessened necessary, bosses lost a great deal our way. All over the world we are In my own family,my dad was in the influence of actual parents on of their autonomy.By the time the seen as more than marginally off charge of the things men typically and that I would learn from him. I their own children. It has created demands of many unions put our game. understand better and my mother also knew he held my advance- the growth of what some have large numbers of employers out of For me, and I know there will be was in charge of everything else. ment in his control. called the “nanny state.” I am sym- business and sent other companies many other worthy opinions, it They teamed up and they knew And throughout my life I knew pathetic here because with every- abroad to find reasonable labor ties directly to the fact that we no where their individual talents that in our country the president one measuring success by the rates bosses joined teachers in the longer respect authority, at any could be found. was in charge. Many times the number of “toys” one can acquire, “barrel” of public argument. I wit- level. We have come to love the fact From when I started grade nominee chosen by the voters was and in other cases there is an nessed this in my own town and that we cannot only challenge school right through college I not the nominee I preferred but I inability to survive without two state. Where one time great steel authority (which can be a good knew who was in charge at school. found it easy to slide into support incomes, and in yet another sce- mills were ultimately left making thing when done prudently and The principal was in charge. And for the stated will of the people as nario you have two people who toasters. occasionally) but are encouraged later the college president was in expressed at the polls. Frankly,my really want to have careers but I could write a truly lengthy col- to do so at every turn. charge. Perhaps more importantly parents and my extended family also would like to have children, I umn of what has happened to the We have lost respect for authori- my parents understood that some- set that example and encouraged accept change is explainable if not President of the United States as ty in our families, in our schools, one needed to be in charge and it. After the electoral season was preferable. boss. Respect for the office regard- in our jobs and in our country.And they knew who was better quali- over everyone stood up and salut- When our children head off to less of the man who holds it has it is not the fault of Republicans, fied. They backed up the principal ed. Those were easier times I sup- school often they do not see the disappeared. We live in an age Democrats, Libertarians or any and the president. I am pretty sure pose. behavior modeled by their parents when if people could actually get other political party. that even when the principal and By now my readers know where as suggesting the principal is the to the walls of the White House We have met the enemy,and it is the president were wrong my par- I am going with this. boss. Parents are so ambitious for they would be graffiti covered. We “We the People.” ents still backed them. Today there is a trend toward their children’s financial and wail at the cost of protection for When I entered the world of warehousing the elderly. In our career success they take on teach- the chief executive. Well friends, The writer welcomes your com- work I knew the boss was in country old people really do not ers and principals over every less who do you think he needs to be ments, ideas and suggestions. charge. It was his company or the have much influence. Much of this than perfect grade or on fully protected from? Largely his pro- Please take a moment to share your shareholders had selected him to is due to the disappearance of appropriate discipline decisions. tection is not from foreign intrigue views on the topic by emailing jack- manage their financial invest- extended families and to the fact Where I grew up teachers were but from his fellow citizens. The [email protected] or leaving a ment. I knew he had forgotten that young people move all over respected and admired members Russians did not assassinate comment on his blog at www.blair- more than I knew at that juncture the world to pursue work. If we are of the broader community. I think Abraham Lincoln. The notes.blogspot.com New York, New York

s of this writing, necessarily most entertaining, a million years support her in any debate over education and pen- Anthony Weiner is still JOURNEY aspect of this whole situation has event. If anything lingering from sions and transportation and a running for mayor of been the silly speculation as to her past is going to hurt Hillary in whole host of issues that will con- ANew York, and why OF THE how this allegedly affects the 2016 that first caucus in Iowa, it will be, front the next mayor who presum- shouldn’t he? After all, what presidential campaign. Weiner’s even more than a decade later, her ably will not spend his or her time else does the guy have to do with HEART wife, Huma Abedin, has been a top Senate vote to more or less give the telling New Yorkers what size his time (insert your own joke aide to Hillary Clinton and the Bush Administration carte’ sodas they can or can’t drink, as here)? JERRY New York tabloids, ever eager to blanche to pursue whatever ludi- Mike Bloomberg has done. Assuming Weiner doesn’t bow to CARTON reduce the level and quality of crous Iraq policy it chose to follow. Bloomberg’s not wrong when it those howling for him to leave the any discussion to the lowest possi- Among Democrats, a NYC mayoral comes to health, of course, just as race, and if Tuesday’s pugnacious ble denominator, have pounced on race isn’t going to make people he’s right on guns, but the reality appearances at several campaign never know. My longtime friend the connection by suggesting change their mind about Hillary is that folks don’t like being told stops is any indication, he won’t, Arthur Lerner, who’s an astute Hillary’s prospective candidacy is Clinton. But you can nonetheless what to eat or drink. Most of us NYC Democrats will get to decide observer of politics in his native somehow going to be negatively count on the Post and Daily News don’t even like it when our docs his electoral fate in next month’s New York, (we met at AU 40+ years impacted by her, and Bill’s, associ- to take every opportunity to try tell us, and hearing it from a politi- primary. It’s hard to imagine ago), reminded that back in the ation, with Anthony and Huma. and muck up the waters. cian? That goes over well, or not, Weiner making the expected day, Jewish voters would frequent- I have no doubt the Clintons The sad thing about all this is right? In any event, while some runoff; even before his most recent ly dominate the city’s elections by would prefer Weiner drop out, but that electing a mayor in the coun- municipal elections tend to be sexting scandal, his credentials casting ballots for one of their to believe that what’s going on in try’s largest city is very serious mere formalities, like the unop- seemed pretty thin when com- own. Could there be a hidden New York will have any bearing on business and while Weiner has posed Board of Selectmen “race” pared to those of his rivals, but Weiner vote? Unlikely this time, a national election merely rein- fallen to fourth place in a consen- we’ll leave New Yorkers to reach but.... forces the anti-Hillary sentiment sus of polls, the sexting scandal their own determinations. You Maybe the most curious, if not among voters who would never in has overshadowed legitimate Turn To CARTON, page 5 Friday, August 2, 2013 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 Aloha to the Pop Warner people

BY PATRICE HARRINGTON COURIER CORRESPONDENT WINCHENDON — Pineapple drinks, wild Hawaiian shirts and a chance to know one another off the football fields and cheer squad practices: the parents of the Pop Warner players partied as the second annual barbeque luau Pop Warner fundraiser was held at the Snowbound Club. Adults of all ages showed up to support the kids and help raise money for the upcoming season. Practice starts Aug. 12 for both cheerleaders and football players at the Clark Memorial YMCA. They are still taking registrations so if your children haven’t signed up there is still time. The community organization brought their own food to have grilled up and served to those who attended. A wide variety of cuisine ranging from chicken and steak to little cheesecakes and brownies were available. Drinks Above, A chance for the adults to talk were served by the bartender at and get to know one another outside the Snowbound Club. DJ Scott the playing fields. Right, DJ Scott Salvi Salvi spun both new and old set up the tunes. music and there was also karaoke available for all who felt like the executive board they wouldn’t singing. Tiki torches, citronella be able to operate. Anthony candles and white lights lit up the Barbaro, an organization mem- function once the sun was down. ber, seemed very excited about All who attended had a blast. the upcoming third annual alum- This is Pop Warner’s seventh ni game. The alumni game is year in Winchendon. The commu- coaches vs. high school football nity organization is run by volun- players on Aug. 10 at Murdock teers who are happy to donate field. their time to the children of Although they are a fairly new Winchendon and provide a organization three of their cheer- Patrice Harrington photos ing squads were sent to Florida healthy activity for them to par- It was the mad, mad shirts that set the stage for the luau. ticipate in. The executive board for their amazing talents. Sue consists of nine people who steer Polcari is the cheer director and your child physically challenging our youth the program. They hold meetings it is extremely evident that she is should be through cheering and football on the first Tuesday of every very proud of not only the cheer- involved in and also mentally challenging month. The auxiliary board has leaders, but also the football play- the Pop them for a better future. They roughly 15 people who have tasks ers. The organization is motivat- Warner want to prepare our youth such as concessions manager or ed and wants to help student ath- stay in Winchendon. organization is they are required scholastically for high school and field manager. letes put pride back into the town. Bob Polcari also expressed a to do well in school. They are college. “They’re the doers,” said Bob For years they have been losing deep appreciation for the Polcari, the president of the kids other schools like Oakmont Robinson Broadhurst Foundation organization. He mentioned that but this program helps encourage that helped fund different pro- without the auxiliary board and the children of Winchendon to grams in both New York and Winchendon. They have assisted the Pop Warner volunteer organization by aiding the cost of equipment as well as offering grants. Not only has the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation helped pay for rain tarps for the football field but also cheering mats. Polcari speaks about the organization with great pride “Our coaches are phe- nomenal,” he said. Their volunteers have to attend mandatory training sem- inars such as advanced concussion training. “We want to teach in a safe, structured environ- ment,” said Polcari. Another great reason Even the pineapple drinks added to the festivities.

CARTON continued from page 4 another clause to try and fight back. North Carolina’s legislature last week voted to restrict early voting, move around some we had here a few months back, on this we polling locations and even changed the can agree: New York politics is anything but Election Day poll hours of operation. Texas boring. re-imposed a strict ID law. Alabama and Meanwhile, out in San Diego, Mayor Bob Mississippi did likewise. Do you detect a pat- Filner, accused of repeated sexual harass- tern — seeing where this is happening? ment behavior, says his plan is to enter It begs the question: why are officials in rehab for a couple weeks, but he wants the these states so afraid of level playing fields city council to pay for it. Literally. Anthony when it comes to voting? To have to ask the Weiner’s not the only politician with chutz- question answers it. Maybe that’s the same pa out there. logic that’s being used by a bunch of con- Finally, good for Attorney General Eric gressional Republicans who think shutting Holder, who’s not simply giving in when it down the government is a good idea if the comes to voter suppression. The Supreme President doesn’t agree to defunding the Court illogically and in a frankly racist rul- ACA? Go figure. See you next week. ing, gutted the most important provision of the Voting Rights Act, but Holder’s using

WINCHENDON Classifieds 978-297-0050 FAX 978-297-2177 6 WINCHENDON COURIER Friday, August 2, 2013 Screening for problems: Lions help out with project

BY KEITH KENT Winchendon club is well known for con- SPECIAL TO THE COURIER tinuing the “Fight Against Blindness” RINDGE — The Winchendon Lions with the use of this valued tool and vehi- Club made its annual trip over the cle. Aiding the Winchendon Lions in this Massachusetts state line to the bordering effort and dedicating charitable time was town of Rindge for its annual “free sight local optometrist, Dr. Marilynn Acker of and hearing screening” with the Jaffrey who has helped the Winchendon Massachusetts Lions District 33-A Sight- Lions for several years now in this effort. mobile at the Rindge Wal-Mart in mid- It was another successful day in the July.It was a part of the Rindge Wal-Mart Lions mission to “Stamp out Blindness.” annual Family Fun Day,open to organiza- Acker is also a Lion and member of the tions both for profit and non-profit alike, Souhegan Lion Club that represents the artisans and skilled crafters, any any- towns of New Ipswich, Mason, body else who wanted to rent a space in Greenville, and Temple, NH. If you are the store parking lot. interested in obtaining more information As part of Family Fun Day a portion of about the Winchendon Lions Club, please the proceeds raised were donated to the call membership chair Amanda Phillips Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth, NH. at (978) 297-7072, or visit them at The Winchendon Lions Club serviced WinchendonLions.org. patrons of all ages for five hours and despite working in less than favorable overcast conditions, screened 26 people for both visual and audible deficiencies Keith Kent photo from both Massachusetts and New Lion Nancy Monette, Treasurer Curt Fitzmaurice, Hampshire. Club President Cindy Allen, and Dr. Marilynn Acker The Lions District 33-A Sight-mobile is in the front. In back: Lion Secretary Joni LaPlante, available to any District Lions Club that and Past King Lion and Sight-mobile chauffeur applies for its use by schedule, and the Joseph Allen.

POLICE LOG

WINCHENDON POLICE LOG Street) spoken to; 4:06 p.m.: larceny (Maple Street) false alarm; 9:26 a.m.: gen- MV (Elmwood Road) unable to locate; 9:21 Editor’s Note: The information con- (Central Street) report taken; 4:23 p.m.: eral info (Front Street) info taken; 9:51 p.m.: general info (walk in) referred to tained in this police log was obtained general info (Front Street) no PD service a.m.: animal complaint (Main Street) other agency; 11:44-11:55 p.m.: two build- through public documents kept by the necessary; 4:49 p.m.: MV stop (Spring referred to ACO; 9:54 a.m.: assist other PD ing checks, secure. police department, and is considered to be Street) spoken to; 5:02 p.m.: threats (walk (Baldwinville Road) assisted; 10:44 a.m.: the account of the police. All subjects are in) report taken; 5:10 p.m.: MV operating MV stop (School Street) verbal warning; SATURDAY, JULY 27 considered innocent until proven guilty in a erratically (School Street) unable to 10:49 a.m.: ambulance (Gardner Road) spo- 12:10-4:11 a.m.: nine building checks, court of law. locate; 6:00 p.m.: investigation (Main ken to; 11:29 a.m.: summons service (Mill secure; 12:35 a.m.: burglar alarm Street) spoken to; 6:03 p.m.: burglar alarm Glen Road) served; 11:31 a.m.: MV stop MONDAY, JULY 22 (Murdock Avenue) secure; 2:59 a.m.: assist (Murdock Avenue) secured building; 6:13 (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; other agency (phone) assisted; 3:38 a.m.: 12:25 a.m.: disturbance (Central Street) p.m.: fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive) 11:37 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic ambulance (Ash Street) transport; 11:46 spoken to; 1:06 a.m.: extra patrols referred to FD; 6:26 p.m.: suspicious auto citation issued; 12:37 p.m.: summons serv- a.m.: investigation (Central Street) secure; (Goodrich Drive) secure; 1:27 a.m.: distur- (Hale Street) unable to locate; 6:37 p.m.: ice (Memorial Drive) unable to serve; 12:39 12:09 p.m.: illegal dumping (Maple Street) bance (Cottage Street) services rendered; fraud (Pearl Street) report taken; 6:41 p.m.: p.m.: summons service (Memorial Drive) summons: Hector N. Rodriguez age 52 of 1:46 a.m.: disturbance (Maple Street) general info (West Street) advised officer; served; 1:27 p.m.: traffic enforcement 560 North Main St. #B301, Leominster: lit- arrest: Wayne Francis Bell age 26 of 29 7:01 p.m.: welfare check (addresses will not (Water Street) assisted; 1:39 p.m.: MV stop ter trash; 12:06 p.m.: harassment (Pearl Maple St., Winchendon: disorderly con- be printed) report taken; 7:14 p.m.: fight (Maple Street) traffic citation issued; 1:47 Drive) spoken to; 12:22 p.m.: ambulance duct; 2:42 a.m.: ambulance (Spring Street) (Lincoln Avenue) dispersed gathering; p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) traffic cita- (Benjamin Street) transport; 12:27 p.m.: assisted; 7:22 a.m.: ambulance (Ready 7:19 p.m.: general info (Beachview Drive) tion issued; 2:03 p.m.: animal complaint domestic (Webster Street) arrest: Drive) removed to hospital; 7:42 a.m.: 209A advised officer; 7:45 p.m.: Section 12 (Webster Street) referred to ACO; 2:08 Christopher O’Donnell age 19 of 29 service (Benjamin Street) unable to locate; (Ready Drive) removed to hospital; 8:26 p.m.: trespassing (Front Street) arrest: Webster St. #3rd, Winchendon: A&B; 1:39 7:50 a.m.: summons service (Goodrich p.m.: general info (Lincoln Avenue) Joshua J. Benda age 27 of 86 Front St. #11, p.m.: officer wanted (Maple Street) report Street) unable to serve; 7:55 a.m.: assist referred to other agency; 9:17 p.m.: harass- Winchendon: trespass, and distribute taken; 2:07 p.m.: officer wanted (Munroe other agency (Baldwinville Road) assisted; ment (Front Street) spoken to; 10:38 p.m.: class B drug; 2:09 p.m.: ambulance Street) spoken to; 2:43 p.m.: officer wanted 8:33 a.m.: mutual aid fire (Hospital) assist- FD call (Spring Street) negative area (Hospital Drive) no FD service necessary; (Spring Circle) spoken to; 3:21 p.m.: van- ed; 8:36 a.m.: summons service (Main search. 3:39 p.m.: animal complaint (Baldwinville dalism (Munroe Street) spoken to: 4:16 Road) removed traffic hazard; 3:52 p.m.: Street) served; 9:32 a.m.: B&E burglary WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 p.m.: animal complaint (Teel Road) (North Royalston Road) report taken; 9:45 other public service (walk in) services referred to ACO; 5:02 p.m.: suspicious auto a.m.: officer wanted (Pearl Street) spoken 12:25-3:43 a.m.: 11 building checks, rendered; 4:46 p.m.: illegal burn (Beech (Glenallen Street) spoken to; 7:54 p.m.: to; 10:23 a.m.: warrant of apprehension secure; 1:51 a.m.: transport (Gardner Street) fire extinguished; 5:15 p.m.: annoy- smoke (High Street) no FD service neces- (Pearl Street) transport; 12:19 p.m.: gener- Road) ; 2:11 a.m.: accident (School Street) ing phone calls (walk in) info taken; 5:35 sary; 9:08 p.m.: gunshots heard (Mill Glen al info (Pleasant Street) spoken to; 1:22 removed traffic hazard; 3:15 a.m.: general p.m.: summons service (Belmont Avenue) Road) unable to locate; 9:50 p.m.: noise p.m.: MV operating erratically (School info (phone) spoken to; 5:46 a.m.: ambu- served; 5:40 p.m.: summons service (Maple complaint (Maple Street) unable to locate; Street) spoken to; 3:10 p.m.: non-emer- lance (Oak Street) transport; 6:31 a.m.: MV Street) unable to served; 5:56 p.m.: sum- 9:56 p.m.: noise complaint (Glenallen gency 911 (Bayberry Circle) non-emer- stop (Gardner Road) spoken to; 7:02 a.m.: mons service (Goodrich Drive) unable to Street) unable to locate; 10:17 p.m.: be on gency 911; 4:03 p.m.: missing/stolen suspicious auto (Maple Street) spoken to; serve; 6:12 p.m.: ambulance (Brown Street) the look out (Laurel Street) no PD service license plate (Second Street) report taken; 7:33 a.m.: vandalism (Spruce Street) transport; 6:48 p.m.MV stop (Baldwinville necessary; 11:20-11:42 p.m.: five building 4:40 p.m.: accident (Spring Street) report report taken; 11:21 a.m.: suspicious person Road) verbal warning; 7:26 p.m.: ambu- checks, secure. taken; 5:02 p.m.: juvenile (addresses will (North Royalston Road) gone on arrival; lance (Webster Street) referred to FD; 7:45 not be printed) unable to locate; 5:26 p.m.: 12:06 p.m.: burglar alarm (River Street) p.m.: missing person (Sibley Road) SUNDAY, JULY 28 intoxicated person (Cedar Street) arrest: secure; 12:08 p.m.: traffic hazard (Central returned to home or family; 8:34 p.m.: 12:47-2:08 a.m.: eight building checks, Alexander M. Hill age 20 of Winchendon: Street) secure; 12:12 p.m.: general info summons service (Harvard Street) unable secure; 1:12 a.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville minor transporting/carrying alcoholic (Central Street) info given; 12:20 p.m.: ani- to serve; 8:39 p.m.: other public service State Road) traffic citation issued; 1:30 beverage, arrestee furnished false mal complaint (North Royalston Road) (Pleasant Street) services rendered; 8:49 a.m.: general info (Central Street) info name/social security, town by-law public referred to other agency; 1:36 p.m.: proper- p.m.: summons service (Brooks Road) taken; 2:58 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring drinking; 5:51 p.m.: assault (Teel Road) ty found (Brown Street) returned to served; 9:06 p.m.: domestic (Chestnut Street) secured building; 6:14 a.m.: ambu- report taken; 8:49 p.m.: loitering (Front owner; 3:58 p.m.: MV operating erratically Street) spoken to; 9:43 p.m.: other public lance (East Street) transport; 6:42 a.m.: Street) no PD service necessary; 9:11 p.m.: (Main Street) report taken; 4:04 p.m.: acci- service (Pleasant Street) spoken to; 10:20 MV operating erratically (Hill Street) summons service (Central Street) served; dent (Central Street) info given; 4:33 p.m.: p.m.: suspicious MV (Glenallen Street) unable to locate; 8:11 a.m.: MV violation 9:13 p.m.: general info (Webster Street) no loitering (Central Street) gone on arrival; secure. (Spring Street) verbal warning; 8:22 a.m.: PD service necessary; 9:16 p.m.: loitering 4:38 p.m.: general info (Rindge PD) no PD FRIDAY, JULY 26 MV violation (Gardner Road) traffic cita- (Railroad Street) dispersed gathering; 9:18 service necessary; 4:48 p.m.: fire alarm tion issued; 8:34 a.m.: MV violation p.m.: summons service (Goodrich Street) (Hyde Park Drive) referred to FD; 4:59 12:16-4:09 a.m.: 10 building checks, (Baldwinville State Road) spoken to; 8:49 unable to serve; 9:23 p.m.: officer wanted p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring secure; 1:18 a.m.: MV stop (Front Street) a.m.: MV violation (Maple Street) traffic (Elm Street) spoken to; 9:26 p.m.: sum- Street) unable to locate; 5:23 p.m.: MV stop verbal warning; 2:50 a.m.: noise complaint citation issued; 9:04 a.m.: harassment mons service (Hale Street) served; 10:20 (Spring Street) summons: Christopher D. (Central Street) spoken to; 8:52 a.m.: acci- (Central Street) spoken to; 9:19 a.m.: MV p.m.: MV stop (Oak Street) verbal warn- Hebert age 24 of 744 Central St., dent (Central Street) report taken; 9:47 violation (Spring Street) verbal warning; ing; 12:53 p.m.: welfare check (addresses Winchendon: operating MV with suspend- a.m.: assist other PD (Spring Street) no PD 9:53 a.m.: MV violation (Central Street) will not be printed) spoken to. ed license, no inspection sticker, and not service necessary; 9:58 a.m.: ambulance traffic citation issued; 10:23 a.m.: MV vio- in possession of license; 6:18 p.m.: MV (River Street) transport; 10:04 a.m.: assist TUESDAY, JULY 23 lation (Maple Street) traffic citation stop (School Street) traffic citation issued; other PD (Brown Street) no PD service issued; 10:45 a.m.: MV violation (Maple 12:15 a.m.: larceny (Baldwinville Road) 7:40 p.m.: MV operating erratically necessary; 11:26 a.m.: summons service Street) spoken to; 11:16 a.m.: MV violation report taken; 4:24-4:59 a.m.: four building (Michaels Lane) unable to locate; 8:52 p.m.: (Pleasant Street) served; 12:02 p.m.: suspi- (Spring Street) verbal warning; 11:43 a.m.: checks, secure; 8:06 a.m.: larceny animal complaint (School Street) advised cious MV (North Royalston Road) gone on deliver message (Lakeview Drive) deliv- (Lakeview Drive) report taken; 8:42 a.m.: officer; 10:04 p.m.: officer wanted (Sunny arrival; 12:04 p.m.: disabled MV (Webster ered; 12:30 p.m.: MV violation (Glenallen larceny (Beachview Drive) spoken to; Cove Road) unable to locate; 10:15 p.m.: Street) spoken to; 1:48 p.m.: investigation Street) spoken to; 12:41 p.m.: MV violation 10:21 a.m.: ambulance (Hale Street) trans- MV stop (East Monomonac Road) spoken (Main Street) spoken to; 3:03 fire alarm (Maple Street) traffic citation issued; 12:43 port; 11:02 a.m.: summons service to; 10:34 p.m.: ambulance (Oak Street) (Ash Street) false alarm; 3:06 p.m.: 209A p.m.: MV violation (Maple Street) spoken (Goodrich Street) served; 11:11 a.m.: offi- services rendered. service (Pleasant Street) served to defen- to; 12:47 p.m.: fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive) dant; 3:48 p.m.: investigation (Hitchcock cer wanted (South Royalston Road) spo- THURSDAY, JULY 25 false alarm; 2:32 p.m.: suspicious person ken to; 12:04 p.m.: threats (Cedar Street) Road) info taken; 4:04 p.m.: investigation (Baldwinville Road) assisted; 2:52 p.m.: report taken; 1:02 p.m.: larceny 12:38-12:42 a.m.: three building checks, (River Street) info taken; 4:11 p.m.: proper- (Glenallen Street) secure; 3:36 p.m.: inves- (Beachview Drive) spoken to; 1:21 p.m.: secure; 12:53 a.m.: accident (Hitchcock ty lost (Spring Street) info taken; 4:15 p.m.: tigation (Poland Avenue) spoken to; 3:37 ambulance (Maple Street) transport; 2:16 Road) removed to hospital; 3:05 a.m. patrol other suspicious (Gardner Road) spoken p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic cita- p.m.: animal complaint (Front Street) spo- initiated (Hitchcock Road) negative area to; 4:32 p.m.: ambulance (Otter River Road) tion issued; 5:16 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner ken to; 3:17 p.m.: officer wanted (Pond search; 3:41 a.m.: threats (Front Street) transport; 4:38 p.m.: investigation (Second Road) traffic citation issued; 6:08 p.m.: Street) report taken; 3:27 p.m.: MV operat- assisted; 7:57 a.m.: MV stop (West Street) Street) info taken; 5:06 p.m.: investigation domestic (Winter Street) arrest: Ashley M. ing erratically (Murdock Avenue) unable traffic citation issued; 8:22 a.m.: MV stop (Main Street) spoken to; 5:23 p.m.: animal Girouard age 31 of 71 Winter St., to locate; 4:03 p.m.: 209A service (Pearl (Baldwinville State Road) traffic citation complaint (walk in) referred to other Winchendon: domestic A&B; 8:28 p.m.: issued; 8:37 a.m.: agency; 5:25 p.m.: assist citizen (Central MV stop (Grove Street) verbal warning; warrant of appre- Street) assisted; 6:34 p.m.: loitering (Front 8:49 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic hension (Pond Street) spoken to; 7:36 p.m.; animal com- citation issued; 9:11 p.m.: MV stop Street) arrest no plaint (Emerald Street) referred to ACO; (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 9:20 further info provid- 8:18 p.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) p.m.: ambulance (River Street) transport; ed by PD; 9:01 a.m.: false alarm; 8:13 p.m.: investigation (Alger 10:19 p.m.: ambulance (Pearl Street) trans- burglar alarm Street) spoken to; 8:34 p.m.: suspicious port.

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Vincent, widow of Louis Malonson, age 85, of five sisters, Ruth Langlois of Winchendon, Adams, age 91, of 93 Cherry Vincent, of Oakland, CA; Gardner, died peacefully Patricia Chagnon of Baldwinville, Mary St., Gardner, died Thursday David Adams and his wife Thursday evening, July 25, Gervais of Florida, Theresa Ferebee of evening, July 25th, at his res- Shirley of Richmond, VA; 2013, in Baldwinville Florida, and June Astromowicz of idence, after a long illness. Mary “Connie” Varney and Nursing Home, after an ill- California; and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Stoughton her husband Donald of ness. Robert was predeceased by two brothers, on April 6, 1922, son of the Phillipston; Kenneth Adams Robert was born in Everett Malonson, and William Malonson, late William A. and Lucy and his wife Terry of Wakefield Aug. 21, 1927, a and one sister, Phyllis Cormier. (Henry) Adams and was a Greenfield, as well as 11 grandchildren, 11 son of the late Everett and Grace (Deveau) Relatives and friends were planning to 1940 graduate of Abington High School. great grandchildren, many nephews and Malonson, and has lived in Gardner for honor and celebrate Robert’s life by gather- Bill was a truck driver and yard man for nieces and his devoted niece, Nancy many years. His beloved wife, Hazel M. ing for a calling hour in the Lamoureux Heywood Wakefield Furniture Co. for many Howland of Elmwood. (Hill) Malonson died May 2, 2008. Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 years. He later drove for Gem Industries Funeral services will be held Monday, Robert worked as an upholsterer for Central St., Gardner on Tuesday, July 30, and worked as a truck mechanic until his Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral many of the local furniture companies. He 2013. A funeral Mass followed in Sacred retirement. His greatest enjoyment came Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Heart of Jesus Church, 166 Cross St., from spending time with his family and Winchendon. The Rev. Brian O’Toole, pas- Church in Gardner, and a 4th Degree Grand Gardner. Rev. Brian P. O’Toole celebrated repairing or building things for them. tor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Knight for the Knights of Columbus in the Mass. Burial was in St. John’s Cemetery, During World War II, Mr. Adams proudly will officiate. Gardner. West St., Gardner following the Mass. served in the United States Army. He was a Burial, with military honors, will follow He was an avid sports fan. He loved play- Should friends desire, donations in life member of Ovila Case Post 905 VFW. in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial ing football for the Gardner Merchants foot- Robert’s memory may be made to the His wife of 64 years, Doris E. (Burns) Cemetery, Winchendon. ball team many years ago. He also enjoyed Montachusett Home Care, 680 Mechanic St., Adams, died last year. He leaves five chil- Memorial donations may be made to baseball, basketball, and golf. Robert was Leominster, MA 01453, or to the Gardner dren, William Douglas Adams and his wife Hospice or to the charity of one’s choice. also a gifted artist and painter. Visiting Nursing Association, 34 Pearly Sedonia of Augusta; GA, Kathleen Adams Robert will be sadly missed by his two Lane, Gardner, MA 01440. daughters, Robin M. Kacprzicki and her To sign the online guestbook for Robert, husband, Michael of Rutland, and Cheryl A. please visit our website at www.fletcher- Proctor and her husband, John of cares.com. The family has entrusted the Leominster; three grandchildren, Tracie care of Robert’s arrangements to the Etta Currier Hall, 89 Fall, Andrea Proctor, and Adam Kacprzicki; Lamoureux Fletcher and Smith Funeral one great-grandson, Jonathan Fall; one Home, 105 Central St., Gardner, MA 01440. WAYNE, ME — Etta Currier Hall, age 89, husband, Charles; her son, Wayne; her sis- of Wayne, died peacefully after a short ill- ter, Winnie Currier; brothers Leon Currier, ness Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Walter Currier and Frank Currier; broth- MaineGeneral Rehabilitation-Glenridge ers-in-law Philip “Bud” Black and James Paul R. Chatigny, 79 with her family by her side. Winchenbach. She was born in Mount Vernon, ME Oct. She is survived by her son, Gary Hall, and WINCHENDON — Paul R. airplanes, skiing, scuba diving, photogra- 7, 1923, the daughter of Carl W. and Olive his wife, Cindy, of Monmouth; daughter Chatigny, age 79, of 130 phy and computers. Recently, he had (Robinson) Currier. She graduated from DeAnna McConnell and her husband, Jim, Ipswich Drive, Winchendon become a NASCAR enthusiast and fan of Kents Hill Preparatory and Junior College of Ayer.; three sisters, Owena Black, of died peacefully Saturday, the Boston Red Sox. He loved animals, espe- in 1943 with honors and from Bliss College Augusta, Sylvia Winchenbach, of Chelsea, July 27th in Life Care Center cially his cat, Oreo. and Business School in Lewiston, ME with and Ruby Plaisted and her husband, Roger, in Leominster. He leaves four children, Linda J. Bova and honors. She was employed in the main of Vienna; her grandchildren and great- He was born in Worcester her husband Stephen of Peabody, Brian R. office by the B. Peck Co., in Lewiston, as an grandchildren, Sarah McConnell and her on Dec. 29, 1933, son of the Chatigny and his wife Cristine of auditor in the bookkeeping department. children, Amber and Julian, of Ayer, Wendy late Florence Chatigny. He Townsend, Marcia A. Chatigny and her From there she went to work for the Rosko and her husband, Mike, and their grew up in Athol and attended Athol High partner Karen Phillips of East Kennebec Pulp and Paper Co. as a book- daughter, Heather, of Marlboro, Dylan School. For several years, Paul was a resi- Longmeadow and Kevin P. Chatigny of keeper and secretary. McConnell and his children, Kyleigh and dent of Gardner until moving to Gardner; nine grandchildren and one great Etta married Charles Hall in the Baptist Corwin, of Winchendon, Shannon Hall and Winchendon about 10 years ago. granddaughter. Church in Mount Vernon on July 2, 1947, her daughter, Mia, and son Lucas, of Paul worked as a heavy equipment opera- A funeral service was held Aug. 1 in and had three children. Bradenton, FL, Jennifer Schanholtzer and tor for Casaceli Trucking Co. in Hudson Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- Etta was a former member of the Liberty her husband, Josh, and their son, Jacob, until his retirement. He was also a musi- ladeau.com) 343 Central St. The Rev.Francis Rebekah Lodge of Auburn, Pine Tree Matt and Erin Hall and their daughter, cian, playing bass guitar and singing for A. Roberge officiated. Grange 3 in Lisbon, served on the Adult Girl Cayleigh, of Oxford, ME and Megan Hall, of The Cavaliers. Paul enjoyed dining out, In lieu of flowers, memorial donations Scout Committee for eight years in Wayne Gardiner, ME. The greatest love of her life cooking and trying new foods. In his earlier may be made American Heart Association, as a committee member, secretary and was being a mother, grandmother, and years, Paul enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. treasurer. She was also a member of the great-grammie. Maine Antique Power Association for 10 Roberts Funeral Home (khrfuneral- years, a life member of the Disabled homes.com), 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop was American Veterans Auxiliary, and the entrusted with arrangements. A celebra- Thomas A. Ramsdell, 56 D.A.V.Commanders Club, Silver Leader. tion of her life was Saturday, July 27 at the Etta and her late husband, Charlie, moved funeral home. Burial followed on the family ROYALSTON — Thomas daughters: Sarah Melvin and her husband to Wayne in 1951 and never left. They named lot in Bean Cemetery,Mount Vernon. There A. Ramsdell, age 56, of Nick of Warwick, Rebecca Ramsdell of their youngest son for the town. Her hob- was a reception at Sully’s following the Royalston left us on Santa Cruz, CA, Elizabeth Ramsdell of bies included flower and vegetable garden- interment. Wednesday July 24, 2013. Royalston, and Addie Ramsdell of ing, photography, traveling, fishing and Memorial donations may be made in her Tom was born in Gardner Royalston; two sisters: Christine A. Pervier hunting. She loved working on family name to the American Cancer Society, 1 on June 15, 1957 son of the and her husband Bernie of Baldwinville, genealogy for many years. Bowdoin Mill Island, Topsham, ME 04086. late Donald C. Ramsdell and and Patricia A. Zub of Portland, ME; two Etta was predeceased by her parents; her Frances L. (Boguzis) brothers: Randy J. Ramsdell and his wife Hamilton, and lived in Linda of Ashburnham, and James A. Royalston and Baldwinville most of his life. Ramsdell of Gardner, three grandchildren; Tom worked as a logger for many years. Hunter Melvin, Hazel Melvin, and Mac He had his own firewood business and Wood, and several nieces and nephews. Tom William R. Gates, 75 recently worked for Green Diamond was predeceased by one brother Allan Systems. Tom was a parishioner of Holy Ramsdell. ROYALSTON — William R. ily. Cross Church and a member of the Otter At Tom’s request funeral services will be Gates, age 75, of 267 South He leaves his wife of 56 years, Rita L. River Sportsmans Club. He enjoyed being private and at the convenience of the fami- Royalston Road, South (Dunham) Gates; three daughters, Tamatha outdoors, especially spending time in the ly. Royalston died peacefully Elaine Gibson of Dunellen, FL, Tanya M. woods that surrounded his home. Tom was In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s Friday morning, July 26 at Moore and her husband John of Royalston a true history buff and especially enjoyed memory may be made to the Harvard his residence, with his family and Theresa L. Gates and her fiancé learning about the World Wars. Most of all Forest, 324 North Main St., Petersham, MA at his side. Michael of South Royalston; a sister, Sherry Tom loved the time he spent with his family, 01366. He was born in Athol on Gates of Athol, eight grandchildren, eight children, and grandchildren. He adored all To sign the online guestbook for Tom, Aug. 24, 1937, son of the late great grandchildren and many nephews of them and cherished every moment please visit our website at www.fletcher- Herman and Lillian (Palmer) Gates and and nieces. Two brothers, David Gates and together. cares.com. The Lamoureux Fletcher and attended Athol High School. Bill was a resi- “Pizza” Alan Gates, and two sisters, Elaine Tom will be sadly missed by his wife Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., dent of South Royalston for most of his life. Chaisson and Mae Gray, predeceased him. Linda J. (Duguay) Ramsdell of Royalston, Gardner is honored to be assisting the fami- Bill was a long term seasonal worker at A memorial service in Second his son, John Ramsdell of Royalston, four ly with the arrangements. Otter River State Park for many years until Congregational Church, 2 School St., his retirement. He also worked part-time Royalston, followed by a Celebration of Life doing home restoration projects. An avid in Royalston Fish and Gun Club, will be outdoorsman, Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting held at a later date and time to be and trapping. He also enjoyed playing cards announced. There are no calling hours. SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by fax- and dancing. He was a member of Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- ing (978) 297-2177, or by e-mailing the editor at Royalston Fish and Gun Club. Bill enjoyed ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon is [email protected]. attending antique car shows. His greatest directing arrangements. enjoyment was spending time with his fam- We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. Janet A. (Streeter) Thomas

WINCHENDON – Janet Thomas passed away on Your Guide To Local Fuel Dealers. July 25, 2013 at UMASS/Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, with her family at her side. Janet was the daughter of Francis and Anna Streeter of Winchendon. Her husband of 61 years and the love of her life, Raymond Thomas, passed away on May 2, 2013. She leaves her two children and their families: Susan (Thomas) Hitchcock and her husband Charles Hitchcock Jr.of Sterling and grand- sons Charles G. Hitchcock III and Andrew T. Hitchcock and her son, Eastern Propane Gary S. Thomas of Palm Coast, FL and grandchildren, Rebecca Stratford and Kyle Thomas. She leaves a sister, Judith Olechnicki of 600 School St. Enfield, CT. Janet was predeceased by her brother, Francis Streeter. Winchendon, MA Janet was a graduate of the Newton Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing and worked as a nurse for many years in Newton and Phone: 978-297-0529 Winchendon. 1-800-522-2000 Janet was passionate about the importance of education and served on the Winchendon School Committee for six years. She was www.eastern.com a member of various local groups, including, most recently, The Hi-Lo Oil, Inc. HI-LO OIL, INC. Friends of the Library. Janet’s gregarious and caring personality 743 Alger Street was known to all. She made friends easily and was always available 3 CHECK OUR LOW PRICES to listen and assist when family, friends and organizations in the Winchendon, MA community needed her. Janet continually demonstrated her love (978) 297-4456 3 50 GALLON DELIVERIES AVAILABLE of all things that involved her family. She will be remembered as a 3 AUTOMATIC OR CALL-INS trusted friend and a selfless wife, mother and grandmother. 3 COMPETITIVE RATES A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Stone- Ladeau Funeral Home stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., “Keeping You Warm Since 1989.” Winchendon on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 at 3 p.m. Calling hours will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. preceding the service. For advertising information (978) 297-4456 The family requests that flowers be omitted. Donations may be call us ROUTE 202 SOUTH, WINCHENDON made to Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon, MA OFFICE LOCATED AT 1335 ALGER STREET 01475 for children/family memberships. at 978-297-0050 8 WINCHENDON COURIER Friday, August 2, 2013 OBITUARIES Donald P. Roy, 78 Gerard G. Vincent, 85

WINCHENDON – Donald nephew. BALDWINVILLE — people with questions and P. Roy, age 78, of Donald worked at General Electric in Gerard G. Vincent, age 85, of never ceasing to be a great Winchendon, died peacefully Fitchburg for 35 years. His hobby included Baldwinville, died peacefully storyteller. at UMass Medical Center, woodworks and crafts made from that found after an illness on He enjoyed spending time University Campus, at the seashore. Wednesday, July 24, 2013. with his family, saying Worcester, surrounded by The family of Donald want to express Born in Barre, VT, the son “mount up” when it was his loving family, on Sunday, their sincere thanks to the staff of the of Flora (Soucy) and Wilfred time to get his big family in July 28, 2013. Cardiac Care Intensive Care Unit at UMass Vincent, he grew up in the van for one of their He leaves behind his lov- Medical Center. Methuen. many excursions, whether it be to the ing wife of 58 years, Phyllis M. (Desroche) A memorial service was held Wednesday, He is survived by his wife of 59 years Rich’s department store, Mass on Sunday or Roy; devoted children, David P. Roy of July 31 in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home Kathleen; eight children, Margaret camping trips to Lake Carmi in Vermont or Arlington and Renelle M. Roy and her hus- (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., O’Connell of Orange, Danielle Mulvey of Russell Pond in New Hampshire. band James Varzakis of Malden. Winchendon. The Rev. Francis A. Roberge Conway and her husband Gordon, Tama Known to ask his children whether they He was born in Winchendon on Aug. 24, officiated. Vincent of Onset, Pierre Vincent of grew up in a barn, if they left the door open 1934 to Wilfred and Mildred Roy. He also In lieu of flowers, memorial donations Williamsville, NY, John Vincent of on a cold day – thus letting the heat escape – leaves a sister, Gloria Bourgault of may be made to American Red Cross, 274 Dennisport, Jamie Vincent of Eureka, CA, he provided for his family very well, allow- Winchendon and the late Lorraine Tremont St., Boston, MA 02116. Leo Vincent and his wife, Jenny, of Ithaca, ing them to grow up in first a great house in Courtemanche, as well as two nieces and a NY, and Lucille Vincent of Deerfield; 18 Pepperell and later a fabulous home/farm grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; on Williamsville Road in Hubbardston. two sisters, Theresa Scott of Melbourne, There, he was a gentleman farmer, spend- FL, and Gloria Dowell, and her husband ing many hours weeding the garden, fixing Joanne C. (Crimmings) Riggs, 59 Darcy, of Marblehead. the latest rust bucket and chopping wood, as He was predeceased by a brother, Roger, well as talking over the issues of the day QUINCY — Joanne C. Devoted mother of Robert F. Riggs III of sisters Violet Doherty and Pauline Hebert, with all of his favorite neighbors. (Crimmings) Riggs, age 59, Weymouth, Carson P.Riggs of Winchendon, and sons Tommy, Joseph and daughter While he spent a good portion of his later entered into eternal life on Lillian M. Riggs of Salem and David Sally. years monitoring his diabetes, reading and July 24, 2013. Swanson of Quincy.Loving grandmother to He graduated magna cum laude from watching the Red Sox and Bill Moyers on Joanne was born and six grandchildren. Beloved sister of Loretta Regis College in Denver and was a Korean television, nothing would brighten up his raised in Weymouth, lived in Rubbo of Weymouth, Sandy Kelly of War veteran, having served in the Army as day so much as to see one of his children or Winchendon and Gardner Plymouth, Joseph Doherty of Attleboro, a radio operator, earning a bronze star. grandchildren come through the door. before moving to Quincy.She and the late Kevin Doherty. Former wife of Upon graduation, he taught high school Never without an opinion, he was intelli- graduated from Weymouth Robert F.Riggs Jr.of Winchendon. Survived in Colorado, Danville, NH, and Reading, gent, thoughtful and caring and he will be High School. by her friends Robin, Shamus, and Cliff. before taking a reporting job at the Lowell greatly missed by all. Mrs. Riggs worked at ElectroSwitch com- A funeral service at the Clancy-Lucid Sun. There he covered 27 towns and wrote Relatives and friends were planning to pany in Weymouth. Her children and grand- Funeral Home, 100 Washington St., editorials and served as vice president of honor and celebrate Gerard’s life by gather- children were her pride and joy. Weymouth was held on Saturday, July 27. the union, covering local politics, writing ing for a calling hour in the Lamoureux feature stories and writing what he felt was Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 an important series of news articles that Central St., Gardner on Saturday July 27, helped lead to the creation of Interstate 495 2013. His funeral Mass was held in St. Janet I. (Blomi) Roberts, 88 and Interstate 290. Vincent de Paul Church, 1 Forest St., He then worked at the Telegram & Baldwinville on Saturday July 27, 2013. Rev. WINCHENDON — Janet I. seamstress who loved life, and camping Gazette from 1965 to 1989, initially as a Francis A. Roberge celebrated the Mass. (Blomi) Roberts, age 88, of with her family, also her beloved cat police reporter in Worcester, then as a copy Burial followed in Brookside Cemetery, Winchendon, died peacefully Cowboy.She was very proud of her children editor and for the majority of his career Hubbardston. Wednesday morning July 24, and three generations of grandchildren, covering Gardner and the surrounding To sign the online guestbook for Gerard, 2013 at her home surrounded and cherished every moment she spent with towns as a reporter, also working at times as please visit our website at www.fletcher- by her loving family. them. a teacher at Gardner High School. cares.com. The Lamoureux Fletcher and Janet was born in New Janet will be sadly missed by seven sons: Later he would talk about people that had Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central St., York, NY,Sept. 26, 1924 daugh- Albert Roberts Jr., of Rindge, Arthur been in his classes, stories he had covered Gardner is honored to be assisting the fami- ter of the late Hjalmar and Roberts of Orange, Michael Roberts of Ft. and people he had worked with, never ceas- ly with the arrangements. Ida (Pakki) Blomi and has Meyers, FL Peter Roberts of Rindge, John ing to be a reporter — always peppering lived in Winchendon for many years. Her Roberts of Winchendon, Charles F. Roberts beloved husband Albert J. Roberts died in of Jaffrey,and Carl Roberts of Winchendon; 1991. four daughters: Karen Nasiatka of Janet worked as a welder for many years, Winchendon, Shirley A. Smith of Philip G. Stoddard, 72 and also as a waitress. She was a talented Royalston, Yvonne Flis of Winchendon, and Mary Conrey of Rindge; one brother Carl R. GARDNER — Philip G. ily was especially important to him. Vouri of Lunenburg, many grandchildren, Stoddard, age 72, of 22 He leaves his wife of 52 years, Michele M. and nieces and nephews. Janet was prede- Carriage Lane, Winchendon (Lizotte) Stoddard; three children, Kimberly ceased by two daughters; Barbara Gilson died peacefully Saturday, Hall and her husband Richard of Milford, and Anna Gauthier, and one brother Erik J. July 27th in Heywood NH, Guy Stoddard and his wife Debbie of Blomi and a sister Frances. Hospital. North Carolina and Scott Stoddard and his At Janet’s request funeral services will be He was born in Vermont, wife Jennifer of Templeton; a brother, Peter private and at the convenience of the fami- son of the late Kenneth Guy Stoddard of Athol; a sister Penny Legare of ly.There are no calling hours. and Gayla (Knox) Stoddard Athol, eight grandchildren, two great To sign the online guestbook for Janet and grew up in the Athol, Petersham and grandchildren, nephews and nieces. A please visit our website at www.fletcher- Orange area. He had lived in Winchendon daughter, Jeanne Stoddard and a brother, cares.com. The Fletcher-Hebert Funeral for several years. Patrick Stoddard predeceased him. Home, 70 Pleasant St. Winchendon is assist- Phil had worked as a wireman and lathe A memorial service will be held at a later ing the family with the arrangements. operator for Wire and Cable Co. He enjoyed date in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 going to the Wendell P. Clark YMCA and Central St., Winchendon. was an avid Red Sox fan. His close knit fam-

$11,500 to date through donations, selling event of its kind in New England and Hospitals to display luminaries in “Fight Like a Girl” apparel, Heywood among the most successful worldwide. Hospital apparel, raffles and even a few bake About Heywood Healthcare honor of Relay for Life sales. Anyone looking to donate can contact Heywood Healthcare is an independent, Sandra Ryder at (978) 669-5642. Donations community-owned healthcare system locat- GARDNER — Although pouring rains are being accepted through Aug. 13. ed in the north central region of kept the Greater Gardner Relay for Life The luminary display at Athol Hospital Massachusetts. It is comprised of Heywood from lighting the luminary bags during this will be held from Tuesday, Aug. 6 through Hospital, a non-profit, 153-bed acute-care June’s event, Heywood and Athol hospitals Thursday, Aug. 8. Bags will be illuminated hospital in Gardner; Athol Hospital, a 25- have each dedicated days in August to honor with tea light candles and can be seen in the bed not-for-profit, critical access hospital in those battling cancer, and those lost to the lobby area. Heywood Hospital will display Athol; Heywood Medical Group with pri- disease. the bags in the hospital atrium the following mary care physicians and specialists locat- “We know many people were disappoint- week, from Tuesday, Aug. 13 through ed throughout the region; and four satellite ed that we could not display the luminary Thursday, Aug. 16. facilities: Winchendon Health Center and bags due to the weather. Family members Annually held on Mount Wachusett Murdock School-based Health Center in spend a lot of time decorating the bags in Community College’s campus, the Greater Winchendon, West River Health Center in honor of loved ones, and we wanted to pro- Gardner Relay has raised more than $12 mil- Orange and Heywood Rehabilitation Center vide a venue to display the bags and show lion for the American Cancer Society over in Gardner. our continued support,” Sandy Ryder, the 20 years, and the Gardner Relay holds Heywood Hospital’s director of oncology/ the record for most money raised in ABOUT HEYWOOD HOSPITAL specialty. Massachusetts and New England. Over the Part of the Heywood Healthcare system, Heywood Hospital’s Circle of Life Team, years, the Gardner Relay for Life event has Heywood Hospital is a 153-bed acute care in conjunction with Athol Hospital’s Hearts been ranked fourth in the United States and hospital in Gardner, which provides a broad and Soles team, have raised more than has consistently ranked as the number one range of high quality medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric and behavioral health services on an inpatient and outpa- tient basis. The hos- pital’s Centers of Excellence include the Watkins Center for Emergency and Acute Care; the LaChance Maternity Center; the Diabetes Center; and the Heywood Heart PEOPLE ARE LINING UP for Center, an affiliate of the Heart and Vascular Center of • Current Complete Local News • Community Events Excellence at UMass • Local Classifieds and Merchant Advertising • and Lots More! Memorial Health DON’T MISS IT - SUBSCRIBE TODAY AND GET 4 WEEKS FREE!! Care. IN COUNTY Name ______Local K Address ______26 WEEKS - $22.50 K 52 WEEKS - $45.00 City______State______Zip______Heroes K 104 WEEKS - $76.00 Phone ( ) ______OUT OF COUNTY ______K 26 WEEKS - $30.00 K Check/Money Order Enclosed ______K 52 WEEKS - $56.00 J VISA# ______K 104 WEEKS - $90.00 J M/C # ______SENIOR RATES J DISCOVER ______K 26 WEEKS - $19.50 Expiration Date ______K 52 WEEKS - $45.00 Signature ______K 104 WEEKS - $76.00 For More Information Call 1-800-367-9898 ext. 139 Circulation Department • P.O. Box 90 • Southbridge, MA 01550 FOUND HERE! Friday, August 2, 2013 WINCHENDON COURIER 9 SPORTSSPORTS Boys split, girls get first win

BY JERRY CARTON routed Athol 16-6 or a few nights third strike and wound up scoring was patient enough to draw 15 their final out, in that road win, COURIER CORRESPONDENT before that in a 17-4 win over on the same pitch as Leominster walks to go along with 5 Athol Winchendon suddenly scored four WINCHENDON — It took a Leominster American. American somehow made three errors. Chris Lamb went 3-4, but in runs capped by Sydney Comire while for both to happen, but Both teams had been unbeaten errors on what is normally a sim- this game, despite opening a 12-0 racing around the bases as Athol Winchendon’s Jimmy Fund base- when the Leominster unit came to ple play. lead after three innings, the locals committed a pair of throwing ball team finally lost, and the soft- Winchendon, but it was no contest That opened the floodgates and managed just six hits and after the errors for what proved to be the ball team finally won, and then from the start as the home team by the time the dust settled, game, Ross O’Toole sounded winning run. won again as the regular season erupted for 11 runs in the first two Winchendon’s powerful quarter of almost prophetic when he looked The game was a back-and-forth neared an end earlier in the week. innings enroute to that 17-4 win. It Polcari, Lamb, Ross O’Toole, and ahead to Quabbin. contest throughout. Winchendon Having averaged some 16 runs a didn’t look like it was going to be Dellasanta put up a combined 8-10 “I know that Quabbin team can scored three in the top of the first, game earlier, manager Ross that easy in the top of the first (.800) to go along with 12 runs and play,” he predicted before the Athol came right back with four, O’Toole’s boys squad were blanked when Leominster scored three 11 RBI. Sunday loss. then Toy Town made it 6-4 with a 3-0 at Quabbin on Sunday, their times, two of them unearned. “Our top four are really tough,” “A loss isn’t the worst thing for three-run third and led 8-5 heading first meeting with that opponent But then Winchendon got to bat understated manager O’Toole. us,” he added. into the home fourth where Athol this summer. and scored four times to grab the “We know they’re going to hit.” Finding the win column had took a 10-8 lead which stretched to “I couldn’t believe it,” O’Toole lead with Primo Dellasanta, Nick Polcari, meanwhile, was cruis- been tougher for Julie Colcord’s 11-8 going into the sixth. said. “We didn’t hit at all. Jack Lamb, and Greg Downing doing ing on the hill before being pulled girls team, but her youngsters Winchendon wound up with, Polcari pitched great, and we had the heavy lifting. In the second, the in the fourth , having reached the finally got one and on the road no astonishingly, just three recorded the bases loaded in the first and Toy Town boys sent 11 hitters to maximum 75 allowable pitches. less in a 12-11 victory at Athol, and hits on the evening, but took second innings, but Quabbin made the plate, blowing the contest open Chris Lamb went the rest of the buoyed by that, they came back to advantage of every opportunity, every play.” by scoring seven runs. That frame way. win again Tuesday in extra drawing six walks, for example in That hadn’t been the case a cou- began in unusual fashion. Kevin It was much of the same in the innings. the opening frame. ple nights earlier when the locals Pesci reached first on a dropped triumph over Athol. Winchendon Down to their final at-bat, in fact Fixing it

icking up where we presenting across-the-board right? I’ve seen too many programs either in fact, will be captain’s practices for fall left off last week TALKING superior play, not after what diminish into near irrelevance or fall by the sports. In theory,the separation of the high and asking the I’ve seen the last few years. wayside entirely because of adult intransi- school and middle school means that varsi- SPORTS Pquestion — is it That’s just (frequently very gence and/or ego. Let’s see if grown ups can ty players will be only high schoolers, right? possible for Little League expensive) sales rhetoric. At be grown ups. Well, no. Athletic Director Jenna and travel ball teams to the same time, travel ball can Meanwhile, there has been interesting Whittaker has applied for waivers for sev- work together? JERRY be a great experience and in reaction to last week’s stories and opinion enth and eighth graders to be eligible. She The answer, of course, is CARTON some tournaments there real- column regarding this subject (pages 1, 8, had no choice. Numbers dictated that deci- an unqualified “yes” and ly are a few outstanding and 13 if you haven’t seen them). Feedback sion. In a perfect world, middle schoolers here’s how to do it: teams out there. That matters is always appreciated, and as well, I’m would play only on middle school teams. Adults act like adults, sit down in the off- if you’re a serious player, no argument grateful to those coaches who took the time But last year, there were 17 or so varsity season and see if they can resolve schedul- there. Little League, too, offers some great to offer their input. I think Charlton manag- football players. That’ll change under new ing differences. Certain dates are locked in, experiences, including outstanding talent er Matt Boraccini was on target when he coach Andy Dupuis, but it’s still tough to get of course, but it says here that if the grown as well. Travel ball simply doesn’t corner made it clear that you can do both without enough high school boys to come out to not ups, even temporarily, put their egos in the market on good players and teams. breaking a sweat. Some have suggested that need those younger kids. The same is cer- check and truly work together, they can fig- In any event, ask Courtney and her team- Murdock coach Randy Tenney’s assertion tainly true in soccer and field hockey, if ure out a way for kids to do both. After all, mates what it was like going to Syracuse in that high school ball is a prep for ASA leaves maybe not cross country. No one is suggest- adult posturing aside, what player wouldn’t the summer of 2008 for the East Regionals, the impression that high school ball doesn’t ing dropping any varsity sports in order to want the opportunity to play for a state not just about the quality of the teams, but matter. I can assure that’s not the case. build a middle school sports feeder pro- championship and the chance to advance to about their off-field experiences as well. On Trust me, he wants to win a high school gram , so we’re still going to have middle Regionals and perhaps even Nationals and the cusp of real adulthood themselves now, state championship big time. Bottom line — school kids playing with the big kids. At ESPN, you know, the big stage thing? Let’s almost all of them working at least part- it was nice to see the debate continuing. least the sixth graders won’t be among be real here. Anyone who tells you they time, I guarantee you they have some reflec- This discussion is far from over. them. That’s something, I suppose. See don’t care about that isn’t telling you the tions that are as much or more about the Far from over and soon getting started you next week. truth and you know it and, more important- interactions with kids from other places as ly, they know it. the games. The same can surely be said of Having said that, if the opportunity to sit the boys who went to baseball Regionals in down and talk is offered but rejected, then Delaware. we’ll all know the bottom line: what matters So, why would any adult deny kids the isn’t the kids, but the selfish agenda of sup- chance to savor that kind of thing, in base- posed grown ups. ball and softball alike? I sure can’t think of I’m in no way knocking travel ball. I think any rational reason. Can you? So let’s see travel ball is great for some kids but not for what happens this off-season. Reasonable others. I don’t buy the notion of travel ball people can reach reasonable solutions, Service Directory ads offer sellers the fastest and most affordable way SPORTS BRIEFS to advertise. From apples to azaleas, Chryslers to condos, the directory is the way to sell! 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KENSHAW,SC — Don Santini of Winchendon was in Kershaw, South Carolina on April 6 to receive his award from the World Karting Association for his third place finish in the 2012 Six Speed Shifter Kart CIK Road Racing Series. The WKA is the largest kart racing organization in the United States. The year-long WKA Road Racing series con- sists of 14 races on seven week- ends at seven different tracks in seven different states. The road racing courses vary in length from 2.25 miles to 3.6 miles. Each course consists of straights that can be over half a mile long, large sweeping curves, small tight curves, chi- canes, hairpin curves, and hills and valleys. Over the course of the 2012 season Santini raced against 32 different drivers, and hit top speeds in his six speed shifter kart of up to 113 mph. The yearly racing season always begins at the Daytona International Speedway in Florida; followed by races in Georgia, South Carolina, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, WINS FIRST 2013 Santini started the new 2013 racing season with a bang by Courtesy photos winning the first race of the Don Santini stands behind his six-speed shifter kart with his silver cup trophies for Don Santini (right) of Winchendon stands on the podium at the World Karting 2013 racing season held at the his first and second place finishes in the first two races of the 2013 World Karting Association’s awards ceremony held at Kershaw, SC on August 6, 2012. Santini world famous Daytona Association’s National Road Racing Series held at the Daytona International placed third in the overall drivers point standings for the 2012 World Karting International Speedway in Speedway in Daytona Florida at the end of December, 2012. Also displayed is the Association’s National Road Racing Series. Steve Rougeou (left) of Louisiana plaque award him for finishing third in the drivers 2012 national points standing in Daytona, FL on Dec. 29. The placed second, and Noah Stark (not present) was the overall point’s champion. event is titled Daytona Kart the CIK Six-Speed Shifter Division. Week and approximately 2,000 karts participated in various kart has the draft at its back were at least two of them rub it in to them a little bit an even more satisfying emo- kart classes, including a dirt and is propelled forward, or because they couldn’t catch him when you see them later, but tional feeling-out for revenge in series. The Daytona race is held more commonly referred to as individually. Now, with you “don’t ever” complain to the next race! on the Daytona International being “towed along” by the lead Santini’s kart, there were three someone else to fight your bat- Speedway’s 24 Hours of Dayton kart. As the driver in the sec- karts all touching each other tles, you fight them yourself by THANK YOU AYAKO track. The circuit consists of ond kart gets closer to the lead and the two trailing karts began going out and trying to beat Santini also wants to recog- the world famous 2.5 mile oval kart the rear kart driver can pushing Santini. Santini said them on the race track. nize and thank the very lovely with its famous 30 degree back way off the throttle his speed suddenly shot up. In this year’s race, the two Ayako Sakaguchi for being his banked turns, plus an addition- because the combination of a Now at this point the rules say pushing buddies occupied the “pit crew” and assistant in the al 1.1 miles of a curve laden half throttled engine plus the that for Santini to avoid being garage bay next to Santini and garage area and in the pits dur- road course in the infield of the draft can make him go as fast as disqualified because he’s being were from Michigan. Santini ing the 2012 racing season. oval, for a total of 3.6 miles for the lead driver at full throttle. pushed, he must raise his hand said he smiled knowingly at Santini says that his racing sea- one lap. This leaves the second kart and wave off the drivers push- them and told them he’d see son wouldn’t have been as suc- Santini said his engine was with a lot of power to spare. ing him. Santini admitted that them again at the Michigan cessful without her. A knowl- fresh, having just been over- The trailing kart can then pull he was “conflicted” concerning race in May. They smiled know- edgeable racing fan, she cheer- hauled and shipped back to him right up onto the lead karts this moral dilemma. So he spent ingly back. It’s called racing. fully accepted the “glamorous from his engine mechanic in “bumper” and then accelerate his time going down the back GETTING STARTED life” of a race driver’s itinerary. California. Santini started the to full power and literally straight pondering about what An itinerary that included long race from the first position, was “push” the lead kart at an even President Clinton would say RACING KARTS dangerous round trip drives passed twice by several karts faster speed. In other words, about this. They start at five years old. that were between 1000 and 2000 but passed them back, and then two karts working together can Santini said that he came to It’s hard to imagine, but it’s miles long, all the while dodg- went on to lead the race. go faster than a single kart that the conclusion that Clinton true. An actual racing kart, not ing tractor trailers and way- However, on the last lap is individually faster. would say the following: “we’ve a toy, but an actual racing ward cars. Drives that carried between turns three and four Nascar drivers use bump- all seen people who wave at machine capable of 20-25 mph is on through night and day with on the Daytona oval he felt the drafting all the time, but it’s not other people by putting their what a five year old drives. rain, snow, and fog. Drives were steering begin to throw his kart allowed in karting. The kart hand up and wiggling a couple You’ll see fathers and mothers she stayed awake to make sure I back and forth, something that rules say there has to be a of fingers.” Santini said that at at the track with their young didn’t fall asleep. Sleep that gets one’s attention at over 110 “noticeable” gap between karts, this point everything became sons and daughters. Karting is took place in highway rest mph. At first he thought he had but if you think about an actor morally clear. a family affair, but it’s the areas in a cold car with just a a serious steering malfunction. throwing a punch, there are The real problem, Santini fathers that really are the impe- blanket or sleeping bag, or a car He said he just tried to hang on many angles at which you can’t said, wasn’t the moral dilemma tus in getting a young person baking in the hot sun. Then by making only minor steering tell if there is a gap between a because he was too busy at the into racing. Racers under the there were the gourmet meals movements. He crossed the fin- fist and a jawbone. The drivers moment to look up in a diction- age of 18 can race only on the that were consumed at 3:30 in ish 13 seconds ahead of the are sternly warned against ary what those terms actually sprint tracks, such as the F-1 the morning at Denny’s or nearest competitor, but then doing it at each morning’s driv- meant, but the pressing prob- Boston Outdoor track in East McDonalds. And the most inter- nearly lost complete control of ers’ meeting, and then sternly lem was that he was in the lead Bridgewater. But Santini says esting part of each trip, the the kart and had to come to warned again at the pre-race going into turns three and four that Sprint Track racing is exotic variety of bathrooms almost a dead stop. At that point drivers’ meeting. If the officials and the finish line was just actually the most strenuous that went along with refueling he realized he had crossed the catch you doing it once they ahead. type of racing. The track has 17 stops every 120 miles or so. And line with his right rear tire take your number down and Being in the lead might sound curves and a quarter mile once reaching the destination, going flat. Last year he was give you the benefit of the great, but it was the worst place straight were karts can hit 80 getting up at 5:30 a.m. each knocked out of the first race doubt that the two karts Santini could be because with mph. A driver has to be 18 years morning to be at the track for with a flat tire. touched by accident, this is the finish line approaching the of age to “Road Race” at the the morning driver’s meeting because karts will usually run karts behind him could use the where they warned you over SECOND RACE AT with only a six to 12 inch gap at draft to get around him. Santini tracks where speeds are over 110 mph. and over again not to bump- DAYTONA speeds over 110 mph, and even waited to be passed. At first the draft. Then leaving the track though the drivers are great at trailing karts didn’t seem to be Santini says that the best way In the second race the next to get started is how he did. You late on Sunday, tired and dirty, maintaining that gap once in a able to muster the speed to and heading back home. Finally, day, Santini again started from while they’ll touch. make the pass, but just at the can contact F-1 Boston’s manag- the first position, but this time er, Dave Davies, located in thank you for” insisting” on But get caught a second time last second two of them went “personally” taking my kart to he had a poor start and about in a race and you’re disquali- under Santini, and Santini says Braintree at (781) 843-0100. Dave six drivers got in front of him. can get you started with used or and from the start/finish line, fied. they were definitely bump- thereby making me the envy of It took him about half the race, Santini said, “that if you drafting when they came beside new karts. A good used non- but his engine was strong and shifting kart will cost about every driver in the race. It’s a think for one instant that a him, but the officials were down glamorous life! Ayako, “Thank fast because it had just been ‘stern’ warning is going to the track a ways and from their $3200. The track operates from overhauled by his engine early May to early November. You!” affect drivers who are willing to angle couldn’t tell that there After 10 races in the 2013 sea- mechanic in California, and risk life and limb to win, you’d wasn’t a gap. The finish was It’s an easy drive down Route 2 Santini managed to chase down to 495 and then off the highway son, Santini is in first place in better get a good ‘shrink’ to help “real close.” the points standing. But with all the karts in front of him. you deal with reality.” Santini was beaten by five to East Bridgewater. A schedule Santini said, “after I passed is published for the entire sea- four races left in the season, If a driver had to run over hundredths of a second, but Santini said that to hold the all of them individually, they grandma to pass a car the only beat the kart doing the pushing son. Practices take place on ganged up on me.” Two of the selected Saturday mornings lead until the end of the season thing running through the dri- by four thousandth’s of a sec- he would need some very good karts that Santini easily passed ver’s mind as they hit her would ond to take second place. with races on Sunday.A Sunday started working together by race has practice and qualify- luck and his main competitor, be how to convince the officials Santini said a similar thing who is always faster, would “bump-drafting” to run him that a reindeer did it. happened to him two years ago ing sessions in the morning and down. two races in the afternoon. need some very bad luck. Santini said that after passing at Daytona (covered also by an Santini said he didn’t have “Bump-Drafting” works in all the karts individually, two of article in the Courier) where he They also have very long prac- the following way. When a kart tice sessions in the middle of time to elaborate because he them became buddies and one lost first place by two tenths of had to search for longer needles goes through the air at over 110 pushed the other until they a second. Santini that he didn’t the week during the summer mph it creates a big vacuum months. After getting some for his voodoo doll. In racing, caught him. The reason Santini lodge any protest, and said he one has to cover all the bases. behind the kart, and the air says he’s sure of this is because would “never” protest anything experience you can travel to then rushes into the vacuum he was doing about 110 mph on “creative” a driver did. tracks in other states. It’s a lot from behind, it’s like a wind at the back straight when he felt a Santini said that you smile to of fun, but Santini said that he your back, or a “draft.” A kart bump in the rear. Santini said yourself if officials catch them guarantees that you’ll be driv- within 35 or 40 feet of the lead he knew right away that there and disqualify them, and maybe ing home on Sunday completely exhausted, but happy-or with Friday, August 2, 2013 WINCHENDON COURIER 11

PAGEANT continued from page 1 other pageants including FUND continued from page 1 Candycorn in October, Miss Winter Wonderland up, but Vonnah decided in December as well as Winchendon has been an active and not to wear any make-up doing nationals in successful participant in the Jimmy during the pageant, for California for Miss U.S.A.. Fund program for a number of years. she has natural beauty. Vonnah said, “this has The Jimmy Fund itself is marking its She said as it was time been a life changing expe- 60th anniversary with the Red Sox for her to walk on stage, rience and I think every- this summer. and as the announcer one should follow their It all began back in 1948 when the called her number “num- dreams cause really it is Variety Club of New England joined ber 21 Miss. Vonnah amazing! I was very hon- forces with the Boston Braves and Pelto,” she felt nervous at ored and happy to know I organized a national radio broadcast first, but the feeling quick- made it in the top five. The as Braves players visited a sick 12 ly changed to excited and WHOLE experience has year-old named “Jimmy.” The young- confident as she made her made me feel a lot more ster’s real name was Einar Gustafson, way to center stage. confident in myself and who was being treated by Dr. Sidney Waiting impatiently for showed me I have people Farber, who founded the Children’s the results from the that care about me and Cancer Research Foundation. judges, family and friends want to see me go to my Gustafson had been chosen to speak and competitors crossing full potential.” on Ralph Edwards’ nationally syndi- their fingers and hoping “I also made many new cated radio program “Truth or for the best.... friends and tried many Consequences.” That launched the As the room filled with new things such as in the fund-raising campaign and five years silence an Vonnah’s stom- pageant weekend I spoke later, when the Braves left Boston for ach filled with butterflies in public for the first time, Milwaukee before eventually settling I was interviewed by num- you then hear the in Atlanta, the Red Sox made the Heather Perreault photo announcer “in fourth bers of people, got to Jimmy Fund the organization’s offi- place Miss Vonnah Pelto.” dance up on stage, and did A variety of girls worked very hard at their jobs, washing cars to raise money for the Jimmy cial charity.The team became so iden- Vonnah walked away a first top model photo Fund last weekend. tified with the Jimmy Fund that in with two trophies that day; shoot by a REAL modeling 1967, the so-called “Impossible and has grown into the Jimmy Fund’s aboard in 2002 and 2003 respectively one was the State Finalist agency, I absolutely loved Dream” year when Boston surged largest single fund-raising event. and by 2008 had turned their efforts Trophy and the other was being in the National from ninth place the previous year to Several years ago, Winchendon into a nationwide drive and raised the Top Model Fourth American Miss pageant Health Center Physician’s Assistant almost $5 million. Place Trophy. She was and plan on being in many the American League pennant, the Jimmy Fund was awarded a share of Eliot Nottleson was among those par- Top this day, the Variety Club, very surprised when she more in the future!” ticipating. In 2005, the Challenge now known as the Variety Children’s found out she made fourth She ended by saying, World Series money. Pediatric survival rates were low at handed the Jimmy Fund a check for Center of New England and the place but she was also “I’d like to thanks my $23 million. Massachusetts Police Chiefs very happy at the same sponsors Rite Way L.L.C. the century’s midpoint and many assumed that cancer had taken In 1989, the Boston Association count the Jimmy Fund as time. Transportation, my Marathon’s organizers teamed up their primary charitable partner. Pelto is very determined Grandmother, my Father, Gustafson, but that turned out not to be the case. Gustafson used the 50th with their counterparts at the Jimmy Since 1987, Little Leagues and excited to go forth my cousin, my boyfriend, Fund to launch the Jimmy Fund Walk around the Commonwealth have and last but not least my anniversary of the Jimmy Fund in with her dream doing pag- and by the end of the century, corpo- raised over $3 million, and eants around the area and Aunt.” 1998 to reveal his identity, and until his death three years later, became rations including Stop ‘Shop, Dunkin’ Winchendon teams have frequently the public face of the charity. Donuts, Jiffy Lube, Taco Bell, been among the regional leaders. SCHOLAR continued from page 1 1980 saw the founding of the Pan- Hyundai America and Burger King “We’re proud of that”, said Little Mass Challenge — a weekend bike had signed on as major sponsors. League president Jack Smith. extravaganza that crosses the state WEEI-radio and NESN came “Dad came to golf late in life, and he was horrible at golf, but he really loved it,” laughed LaFreniere. “There’s no better way to jump start this scholarship fund than with a golf tournament.” Sports and family. “Those are the things that mat- tered to him. He was an avid sportsman,” she went on, Workers recognized for efforts pointing out that during his time in the service, Chagnon played on a US Army football team in Africa. “When he came home, and through the later part of his life, he was always at games, being supportive and encouraging. That’s why my brothers and I came up with this idea, mostly them, I have to say,” said LaFreniere. “He always instilled in us the idea that we should try to leave the world in a little better place than we found it. He kept telling us this was our responsibility, and he was right,” LaFreniere insisted. Because Chagnon was born in Otter River and then lived in Winchendon, awarding scholarships to a deserving student from both are schools seemed a natu- ral, observed LaFreniere. “We’re really happy about doing this. “After he died last year (April, 2012), we knew we had to do something to ‘pay it forward’, and so here we are,” she noted. The event, which will get underway at 8 a.m. on the 15th, will include a continental breakfast a silent auc- tion, and prizes for the top three teams. A continental breakfast itself seems like a natural way to honor the memory of a man who loved to bake. Courtesy photo “We did a bake sale at the Summer Solstice, selling Left to right: Deb Gravel; Catherine North Erickson; Maureen Hall; Susan Hubert; Brenda Cole-Milner; Christine Johnson; Tabitha Reid; banana bread, because that was one of his favorites, and Maureen Simonian; Anne Boucher; Karol Zub; Duane Gavin; Doris Downey; Laura Cormier; Martina Krzywosz; and Jeannette Martin. we were able to raise about $300 for the memorial schol- arship fund,” LaFreniere noted. “I have to say,he probably baked better than he played golf,” she chuckled. LEOMINSTER — Montachusett Home Care Ashby, Ayer, Berlin, Bolton, Clinton, Fitchburg, “We’ve been planning this for months. My father just Corporation of Leominster recognized its social work- Gardner, Groton, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, wanted to see kids succeed, not just us, but every kid. He ers, support staff, and nurses with a continental break- Lunenburg, Pepperell, Princeton, Shirley, Sterling, was never able to go to college himself, and so I know fast earlier this year. The event was in recognition of Templeton, Townsend, Westminster, and Winchendon. he’d really like what we’re doing,” she reflected. social workers month in March; administrative assis- Montachusett Home Care Corporation is a not for “This is the first time we’ve done this, and we’re hop- tants day in April; and nurses month in May. profit agency, which helps to keep elders and disabled ing to make it an annual event,” said LaFreniere. Pictured are the MHCC social workers who serve the individuals independent at home by providing an “We’re looking forward to a really fun day,” she Greater Gardner area gathered for the event. MHCC array of services. For more information about MHCC remarked. social workers serve consumers in the following towns services, the agency’s information and referral depart- More information call be obtained from LaFreniere at in the north central Massachusetts area: Ashburnham, ment can be reached at (800) 734-7312 or (978) 537-7411. (978) 297-2280 x 303 or at the LawrenceChagonMemorial [email protected].

BUSINESS BRIEFS statewide seasonally adjusted jobs ings as part of its new publication: ure the broad scope of value,” most recently held the position of UNEMPLOYMENT estimate showed a 2,800 job gain in State of the Hospital Industry - adds James Cleverley, co-author. president of that organization. He June following a revised gain of 2013 Edition. “In response, the Community previously served as executive HOVERS AT 7% 6,700 jobs in May. “Heywood Hospital is pleased Value Index® was created to pro- director and chief financial officer BOSTON — The Executive The labor force, unemployment and honored to be recognized by vide an assessment of a hospital’s at Community Health Office of Labor and Workforce rates and jobs estimates for Cleverley + Associates as one of performance in four areas: finan- Connections in Gardner and Development reported that, Massachusetts, and for every the top-ranked community value cial strength and reinvestment Fitchburg for more than 10 years. according to the Bureau of Labor other state, are based on several providers. Heywood strives, every cost of care, pricing, and quality. “During his tenure at Heywood, Statistics, the seasonally unadjust- different statistical methodologies day, to provide quality, communi- Fundamentally, the CVI suggests John’s knowledge and understand- ed unemployment rates for June specified by the U.S. Department ty-focused, care tailored to meet that a hospital provides value to ing of the healthcare industry were up in 18 areas, down in the of Labor’s Bureau of Labor the health needs of all the resi- the community when it is finan- made him a true asset to our Fall River, Nantucket and Tisbury Statistics. The unadjusted unem- dents of north central cially viable, is appropriately rein- organization,” said Heywood areas and unchanged in ployment rates and job estimates Massachusetts. We aim to make vesting back into the facility, Healthcare President & CEO Win Barnstable. Over the year, the for the labor market areas reflect our region a better place to raise maintains a low cost structure, Brown. “Although we are sorry to rates were up in 20 areas and down seasonal fluctuations and there- our families and enjoy the benefits has reasonable charges, and pro- see him go, we are excited that he in two areas. fore may show different levels and of stronger, healthier lives.” vides high quality care to has such an exceptional opportu- Statewide, the June seasonally trends than the statewide season- Written by William O. Cleverley, patients.” nity to make a difference in our unadjusted unemployment rate ally adjusted estimates. Ph.D., a noted expert in healthcare region’s healthcare.” was 7.4 percent, up 0.7 of a per- The July 2013 unemployment finance, the State of the Hospital DeMalia holds a Bachelor’s centage point over the month. rate, labor force data, and jobs esti- Industry reports selected meas- DeMALIA NAMED degree in accounting from Boston Over the year, the statewide unad- mates for Massachusetts will be ures of hospital financial perform- College and is a certified public justed rate was up 0.5 of a percent- released on Aug. 15; local unem- ance and discusses the critical fac- PRESIDENT accountant. He is a member of the age point from the June 2012 rate ployment statistics will be tors that lie behind them. The pub- GARDNER — The current pres- American College of Healthcare of 6.9 percent. released on Aug. 20. Detailed labor lication focuses on the US acute- ident of Heywood Medical Group, Executives, Healthcare Financial In June, over the month job market information is available at care hospital industry over a John A. DeMalia, has been chosen Management Association and gains occurred in eight of the 12 www.mass.gov/lmi. three-year time period (2009-11). as the new president and CEO of Medical Group Management areas for which estimates are pub- Heywood recognized as commu- For the tenth year, the 2013 State Community Health Connections, Association. He was awarded the lished. The largest job gains were nity value provider of the Hospital Industry reports Inc. in Fitchburg. Community first annual leadership award at in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, an exclusive measure developed Health Connections is a federally- Community Health Connections, Barnstable, Framingham, and by Cleverley + Associates: the qualified, community-owned was the senior vice president of Worcester areas. Over the year, HEYWOOD Community Value Index®. The health center, providing quality finance and administration at the eight of the 12 areas added jobs CVI is a proprietary index created health care services, including United Way of Central with the largest percentage gains RECOGNIZED to offer a measure of the value that medical and dental care, behav- Massachusetts and served as in the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, GARDNER — Heywood a hospital provides to its commu- ioral health and low-cost pharma- interim president. Prior to that, he Barnstable, and Haverhill-North Hospital was recently recognized nity. The book outlines the data cy care to patients at four loca- was the chief financial officer of Andover-Amesbury areas. as a top-ranked Community Value used to calculate the CVI as well as tions: Fitchburg, Gardner, Vermont Research, Inc. The seasonally adjusted Provider by Cleverley + Associates provides a list of the Top 100 and Leominster & ACTION (mobile DeMalia is expected to begin his statewide June unemployment of Columbus, OH. Cleverley + all Five-Star (top quintile) hospi- and land-based health services). new CHC position in September. rate, released on July 18, was 7.0 Associates, a leading healthcare tals. A senior healthcare executive His first project as the new CEO percent, up 0.4 of a percentage financial consulting firm special- “The topic of hospital value is with more than 25 years experi- will be overseeing the opening of point from the 6.6 recorded for izing in operational benchmark- increasingly being discussed. ence in the industry, DeMalia CHC’s new site on Nichols Road in May and up 0.3 of a percentage ing and performance enhance- Issues of pricing and community joined Heywood Medical Group in Fitchburg. point from the 6.7 percent rate ment strategies, released the find- benefit have been well-publicized 2010 as executive director, and posted for June 2012. The but little has been offered to meas- 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Friday, August 2, 2013 Winchendon Courier

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“Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper”• WinchendonCourier.com LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF thereof, at a point in the center o a 12 foot Meaning and intending to convey and herewith as Instrument Number 152727. REAL ESTATE wide right of way that runs Westerly from hereby conveying the same premises con- Excepting and excluding the land con- By virtue and in execution of the Power the Westerly line of School Square, at the veyed to us by deed dated November 3, veyed to Susan M. Martin-Scott by of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Southwesterly corner of land now or for- 1978 and recorded with Worcester District Quitclaim Deed at Book 21253, Page 37. given by Scott M. Berube and Michelle M. merly of Lester F. Joy and being shown as Registry of Deeds, Book 6614, Page 80. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed Berube to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Parcel ''A'' on a plan hereinafter referred to, ALSO, the land with the buildings thereon recorded with Worcester County Corporation, dated December 8, 2000 and said point also being located about 101 in Winchendon, Worcester County, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in recorded with the Worcester County feet Westerly, along the said right of way Massachusetts, bounded and described as Book 23301, Page 307. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at from the Westerly line of School Square; follows, to wit: These premises will be sold and con- Book 23301, Page 311, of which mortgage THENCE North 23° 30' E., by said Joy land COMMENCING at the Southeasterly cor- veyed subject to and with the benefit of all the undersigned is the present holder , for and Parcel ''A'', 82.6 feet to the Southerly ner of the premises, in line of land former- rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- breach of the conditions of said mortgage line of a former proposed street and being ly of Wheeler Poland, now or formerly of ments, covenants, liens or claims in the and for the purpose of foreclosing, the land now or formerly of one Bosworth; Helen F.Witt; nature of liens, improvements, public same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 THENCE Westerly by said Bosworth land THENCE Westerly on line of said Witt land assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax p.m. on August 22, 2013, on the mort- about 76 feet to land now or formerly of 80.6 feet to the center of a stone post with titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and gaged premises located at 14-16 School Paul W. Wilder et ux; an iron pin in same; any other municipal assessments or liens Square, Winchendon, Worcester County, THENCE Southerly by said Wilder land THENCE Same course on line of land for- or existing encumbrances of record which Massachusetts, all and singular the prem- about 67 feet to the center of the aforemen- merly of Methodist Parsonage and now or are in force and are applicable, having pri- ises described in said mortgage, tioned right of way; formerly of Louis L. Cummings 34.4 feet, ority over said mortgage, whether or not TO WIT: THENCE Easterly by said line of said way making 115 feet to a corner, reference to such restrictions, easements, The land, with buildings and improvements by land of Richard L. Morin et ux about 82 THENCE continuing North 83° 45' W., 52 improvements, liens or encumbrances is thereon, in said Winchendon, Worcester feet to the point of beginning. feet to a corner, it being a corner of land made in the deed. County, Massachusetts situated on the CONTAINING about 5,900 square feet. formerly owned by William H. Snow at ux, TERMS OF SALE: Westerly side of School Square, bounded Together with and subject to a common now owned or occupied by Roy E. Thayer, A deposit of Five Thousand and described as follows, viz: right of way, 12 feet wide running Easterly and the Old Parsonage Lot; ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank COMMENCING on the Westerly side of to School Square as shown on Plan here- THENCE Northerly on line of said Thayer check will be required to be paid by the School Square; inafter referred to recorded in Plan Book land to a point in range with the Northerly purchaser at the time and place of sale. THENCE North 68° 15' W., on a line twen- 457, Plan 101. line of the so-called ''Barn Lot''; The balance is to be paid by certified or ty and one-fourth (20-1/4) feet Southerly Being shown as Parcel ''B'' on a plan enti- THENCE Easterly to a corner, it being the bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., from the underpinning of the house on the tled, ''Compiled Plan of Land prepared for Northwesterly corner of the so-called 150 California Street, Newton, granted premises, one hundred and one Lester F. Joy, Winchendon, MA., Scale: 1 ''Barn Lot''; Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. (101) feet more or less to a corner of par- inch = 30 ft., October 10, 1978, Michael S. THENCE Continuing Easterly parallel with Box 610389, Newton Highlands, cel ''B'' hereinafter described; Szoc. Surveyor'', recorded herewith in the first line and 60 feet distant Northerly Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty THENCE North 23° 30' E., by Parcel ''B'' Worcester District Registry of Deeds, in therefrom 115 feet to a corner near a large (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will eighty-two and six-tenths (82.6) feet to a Plan Book 457, Plan 101. elm tree; be provided to purchaser for recording corner; ALSO, hereby conveying the land in said THENCE South 11 ° 30' W., 60 feet to the upon receipt in full of the purchase price. THENCE South 77° 30' E., on a line paral- Winchendon, bound and described as fol- place of beginning. The description of the premises contained lel with the line of land now or formerly of lows: Together with the right to pass and repass in said mortgage shall control in the event Helen E. Young and forty-one and one- BEGINNING at an iron pin at the intersec- to and from said premises Southerly to of an error in this publication. fourth (41-1/4) feet distant Southerly there- tion of School Street and School Square, Front Street over a right of way 19.4 feet Other terms, if any, to be announced at from, one hundred and ten (110) feet; said iron pin being at a corner of land wide, the Northwest corner of said right of the sale. THENCE by School Square South 18° W., owned now or formerly of one Mizhir, for- way being the above-named point of begin- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL one hundred (100) feet to the place of merly land of Helen E. Young; ning. ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY beginning. THENCE Westerly by said land now or for- Also the right to pass and repass on the MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE Together with and subject to a common merly of said Mizhir and land now or for- Easterly side of the granted premises and LLC S/B/M TO CHASE MANHATTAN right of way 12 feet wide as contained in a merly of one Cunningham, formerly known of a right of way next described, over a strip MORTGAGE CORPORATION deed from Fred C. Bosworth to Dora V. Joy as the George Brown place to land now or of land 19.4 feet wide; and extending Present holder of said mortgage by deed dated May 21, 1951 and recorded formerly of one Aldrich; Northerly 74 feet from the point of begin- with Worcester District Registry of Deeds THENCE Southerly on said land now or ning. By its Attorneys, in Book 3338, Page 349. formerly of one Aldrich land, 41.25 feet And also the right to pass and repass over HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Being shown as Lot ''A'' on plan hereinafter (erroneously described as being 49-1/2 a strip of land 14 feet wide on the Northerly 150 California Street referred to. feet in some prior deed); side of the granted premises; Newton, MA 02458 PARCEL ''B'' THENCE Easterly and parallel to and Also the right to pass and repass over the (617) 558-0500 A certain parcel of land, with buildings and 42.25 feet distant from the line described present passway from said premises to 200810-1158 - PRP improvements thereon, situated on the above as Westerly by land now or formerly School Square; July 26, 2013 Northerly side of a right of way which runs of Mizhir and Cunningham land, to the line And also the right to drain said premises August 2, 2013 Westerly from the Westerly line of School of School Square; through said last named right of way to August 9, 2013 Square, Winchendon, Worcester County, THENCE Northerly on School Square said School Square. Massachusetts bounded and described as 41.25 feet to the place of beginning. BEING the same premises conveyed to us follows: Being shown as ''Proposed Street'' on a by deed of Joseph P. Connors, Jr., et ux BEGINNING at the Southeasterly corner plan above referred to. dated December 8, 2000, to be recorded Turn To LEGALS, page 13 Friday, August 2, 2013 WINCHENDON COURIER 13 LEGALS LEGALS continued from page 12 located at 125 Woodlawn Street, particularly described below, all and singu- Registry of Deeds at Book 41055, Page Winchendon, Worcester County, lar the premises described in said mort- 47, of which mortgage the undersigned is NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Massachusetts, all and singular the prem- gage, to wit: the present holder by assignment from REAL ESTATE ises described in said mortgage, The land in the southerly part of the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, By virtue and in execution of the Power TO WIT: Village in said Winchendon, with the build- Inc. to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc dated of Sale contained in a certain mortgage The land in Winchendon, Worcester ings, situated on and numbered 22 January 14, 2010 and recorded with said given by Johnathan N. Lohnes to Mortgage County, Massachusetts, with the buildings Prospect Street, bounded and described registry on January 20, 2010 at Book Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., and improvements thereon, bounded and as follows, viz: Beginning at a stone post 45368 Page 63 and by assignment from dated June 12, 2008 and recorded with described as follows: on the westerly line of land formerly owned (ineffective) Mortgage Electronic the Worcester County (Worcester District) Commencing at a stake and stones at the by Joel M. Heywood, now or formerly Registration Registry of Deeds at Book 42964, Page northwest corner of the lot, on the easterly owned by John E. Anderson, on the Systems, Inc. to Suntrust Mortgage, Inc. 316, of which mortgage the undersigned is side of a street or road, at a corner of land southerly side of said Prospect Street; dated December 8, 2011 and recorded the present holder by assignment from owned formerly by John J. Curtin; Thence, southerly on said Heywood or with said registry on December 29, 2011 Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, thence Easterly on said Curtin land, four- Anderson land twelve (12) rods to a stone at Book 48337 Page 162, for breach of Inc. to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National teen and 3/10 (14.3) rods to a stake and post which is on the north line of land for- the conditions of said mortgage and for the Association stones in line of land formerly of Webster merly owned by the Winchendon purpose of foreclosing, the same will be dated October 31, 2012 and recorded H. Tucker; Manufacturing Company; Thence, westerly sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on with said registry on November 9, 2012 at thence Southerly on line of said Tucker on said Company land five (5) rods and ten August 28, 2013, on the mortgaged prem- Book 49930 Page 180, for breach of the land sixty (60) feet to land now or formerly (10) links to a stone post; Thence, norther- ises located at 66 Belmont Avenue, conditions of said mortgage and for the of Charles L. Carter; ly on land formerly owned by Oman Hoar, Winchendon, Worcester County, purpose of foreclosing, the same will be thence Westerly on said Carter land, four- now or formerly owned by Charles H. Drury Massachusetts, all and singular the prem- sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on teen and 3/10 (14.3) rods to said Carter's et ux, twelve (12) rods to a stone post on ises described in said mortgage, August 23, 2013, on the mortgaged prem- corner on line of said road northerly sixty line of said Prospect Street; Thence, east- TO WIT: ises located at 4 Front Street, Winchendon, (60) feet to the place of beginning. erly five (5) rods and nine (9) links to the A certain parcel of land on the westerly Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and Containing fifty-two (52) square rods, more first mentioned bound. No new boundaries side of Belmont Avenue and the southerly singular the premises described in said or less. Subject to any necessary fences as are created by this conveyance. side of Goodrich Street in Winchendon, mortgage, heretofore set forth in any prior deeds. For mortgagor’s title see deed record- Worcester County, Massachusetts, being TO WIT: Also a certain strip or parcel of land adjoin- ed with the Worcester County (Worcester shown as Lots 31 and 35 on a plan entitled A certain parcel of land, with the buildings ing the above described parcel, bounded District) Registry of Deeds in Book 14988, ‘’Plan of Belmont Park, Winchendon, Mass. thereon, located on the westerly side of as follows: Page 276. owned by P.B. Moore, Scale 1’’=60’’, Geo Front Street in Winchendon, Worcester Commencing at a stake and stones at the The premises will be sold subject to N. Merrill & Co. Civ. Engrs., July 1903 County, Massachusetts, shown on plan of northwest corner of the lot, at a corner of any and all unpaid taxes and other munici- Springfield, Mass.’’ which plan is recorded land entitled, ''Plan of Land Prepared for land formerly owned by Timothy F. Lyons, pal assessments and liens, and subject to with Worcester District Registry of Deeds Deanie M. Harris in Winchendon, MA, and now or formerly owned by Dunker; prior liens or other enforceable encum- Book 8 Plan 21, bounded and described as Scale 1 inch = 10 feet, June 2, 2008, thence Easterly on line of said Dunker brances of record entitled to precedence follows: Edmond J. Boucher, PLS, 4 Jolly Road, land, fourteen and 3/20 rods to the wall in over this mortgage, and subject to and with Northerly by Goodrich Street, 58.07 feet, Royalston, MA 01368,'' recorded in line of land owned by the heirs of W.H. the benefit of all easements, restrictions, Easterly by Belmont Avenue, 186.53 feet, Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Tucker (formerly); reservations and conditions of record and Southerly by Lot 29 on said plan, 160.62 Book 868 , Plan 39 , bounded and thence Southerly on said heirs' land twen- subject to all tenancies and/or rights of par- feet, described as follows: ty-five (25) feet to a stake and stones; ties in possession. Westerly by Lot C on said plan, 50.10 feet, Beginning at a point in the westerly line of thence Westerly on line of land formerly of Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or Northerly by Lots 33 and 34 on said plan, Front Street, said point being located 2.46 G.Q.A. Bryant fourteen and 3/20 rods to a certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as 106.03 feet, feet S. 87° 47' W. of a drill hole; thence stake and stones; a deposit must be shown at the time and Westerly by Lot 34 on said plan, 142.72 S. 82° 40' 38'' W., by land now or formerly thence Northerly twenty-five (25) feet to place of the sale in order to qualify as a feet. of Rick M. Carrier, 26.10 feet to a point; the place of beginning. bidder (the mortgage holder and its For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed thence Meaning and intending to convey and designee(s) are exempt from this require- recorded with Worcester County S. 41° 50' 38'' W., by said Carrier land, hereby conveying the same premises con- ment); high bidder to sign written (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in 38.90 feet to a point; thence S. 18° 42' 29'' veyed to me by deed of John A. Perham Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of Book 41055, Page 45. E., by said Carrier land, 14.10 feet to a dated September 2, 2004, to be recorded bid; balance of purchase price payable in These premises will be sold and point; thence S. 54° 24' 20'' E., by said herewith in Worcester District Registry of cash or by certified check in thirty (30) conveyed subject to and with the benefit of Carrier land and edge of Millers River per Deeds, Book 34540, Page 343. days from the date of the sale at the offices all rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- deed, 11.75 feet to a point in the south face For mortgagor's(s') title see deed of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & ments, covenants, liens or claims in the of house No. 4; thence N. 79° 43' 44'' E., by recorded with Worcester County Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite nature of liens, improvements, public the face of the house, 41.90 feet to a point (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax in a stone wall; thence Book 34540, Page 343. other time as may be designated by mort- titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and S. 12° 34' 32'' E., by the stone wall, 9.92 These premises will be sold and con- gagee. The description for the premises any other municipal assessments or liens feet to a corner of walls; thence veyed subject to and with the benefit of all contained in said mortgage shall control in or existing encumbrances of record which N. 68° 02' 49'' E., by the stone wall, 11.26 rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- the event of a typographical error in this are in force and are applicable, having pri- feet to a point in the westerly line of Front ments, covenants, liens or claims in the publication.” ority over said mortgage, whether or not Street; thence nature of liens, improvements, public Other terms to be announced at the reference to such restrictions, easements, By a curve to the right having radius of assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax sale. improvements, liens or encumbrances is 176.56 feet, a distance of 53.20 feet to a titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by merger to made in the deed. point in the westerly line of Front Street any other municipal assessments or liens ABM AMRO Mortgage Group, Inc. TERMS OF SALE: and the place of beginning. or existing encumbrances of record which Korde & Associates, P.C. A deposit of Five Thousand For mortgagor's(s') title see deed are in force and are applicable, having pri- 321 Billerica Road ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank recorded with Worcester County ority over said mortgage, whether or not Suite 210 check will be required to be paid by the (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in reference to such restrictions, easements, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 purchaser at the time and place of sale. Book 42964, Page 313. improvements, liens or encumbrances is (978) 256-1500 The balance is to be paid by certified or These premises will be sold and con- made in the deed. (CMI 09-055408/Underwood)(07-26-13, bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., veyed subject to and with the benefit of all TERMS OF SALE: 08-02-13, 08-09-13)(300888) 150 California Street, Newton, rights, rights of way, restrictions, ease- A deposit of Five Thousand July 26, 2013 Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. ments, covenants, liens or claims in the ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank August 2, 2013 Box 610389, Newton Highlands, nature of liens, improvements, public check will be required to be paid by the August 9, 2013 Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax purchaser at the time and place of sale. (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and The balance is to be paid by certified or Commonwealth of Massachusetts be provided to purchaser for recording any other municipal assessments or liens bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., Worcester, ss. SUPERIOR COURT upon receipt in full of the purchase price. or existing encumbrances of record which 150 California Street, Newton, DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT The description of the premises contained are in force and are applicable, having pri- Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. CIVIL ACTION in said mortgage shall control in the event ority over said mortgage, whether or not Box 610389, Newton Highlands, No. 13-1362B of an error in this publication. reference to such restrictions, easements, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty To Other terms, if any, to be improvements, liens or encumbrances is (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will Randy S. Divoll of the Town of Orange, announced at the sale. made in the deed. be provided to purchaser for recording County of Franklin, Commonwealth of SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. TERMS OF SALE: upon receipt in full of the purchase price. Massachusetts AND TO ALL PERSONS Present holder of said mortgage A deposit of Five Thousand The description of the premises contained ENTITLED TO THE BENEFIT OF THE By its Attorneys, ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank in said mortgage shall control in the event SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ CIVIL RELIEF HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. check will be required to be paid by the of an error in this publication. ACT OF 1940 AS AMENDED: Hometown 150 California Street purchaser at the time and place of sale. Other terms, if any, to be announced at Bank, a Cooperative Bank as successor in Newton, MA 02458 The balance is to be paid by certified or the sale. interest by merger with Athol-Clinton (617) 558-0500 bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Cooperative Bank, a banking institution 201112-0002 - TEA 150 California Street, Newton, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE with a usual place of business in Oxford, August 2, 2013 Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. HOME FINANCE LLC, SUCCESSOR BY Worcester County, Commonwealth of August 9, 2013 Box 610389, Newton Highlands, MERGER TO CHASE MANHATTAN Massachusetts (for Articles of Merger, see August 16, 2013 Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty MORTGAGE CORPORATION Worcester South District Registry of (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will Present holder of said mortgage Deeds, Book 47293, Page 176) claiming to be provided to purchaser for recording be the holder of a mortgage covering prop- upon receipt in full of the purchase price. By its Attorneys, erty situated on Deland Hill Road, The description of the premises contained HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Royalston, Massachusetts given by Randy in said mortgage shall control in the event 150 California Street S. Divoll to Athol-Clinton Cooperative Bank of an error in this publication. Newton, MA 02458 dated July 30, 2009 recorded in Worcester Other terms, if any, to be announced at (617) 558-0500 District Registry of Deeds, Book 44711, the sale. 201109-0624 - PRP Page 157, has filed with said court a JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL July 26, 2013 Complaint for authority to foreclose said ASSOCIATION August 2, 2013 mortgage in the manner following: by entry Present holder of said mortgage August 9, 2013 on and possession of the premises therein described and by exercise of the power of By its Attorneys, LEGAL NOTICE sale contained in said mortgage. HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL If you are entitled to the benefits of the 150 California Street ESTATE Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of Newton, MA 02458 By virtue of and in execution of the 1940 as amended, and you object to such (617) 558-0500 Power of Sale contained in a certain mort- foreclosure you or your attorney should file 201108-0728 - PRP gage given by Michael L. Underwood and a written appearance and answer in said July 26, 2013 Laurie A. Underwood and Howard E. court at Worcester in said County on or August 2, 2013 Underwood, Jr. to Eastern Bank, dated before the sixth day of September next or August 9, 2013 March 1, 1993 and recorded at Worcester you may be forever barred from claiming County (Worcester District) Registry of that such foreclosure is invalid under said NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Deeds in Book 14988, Page 278 of which Act. REAL ESTATE mortgage CitiMortgage, Inc. successor by Witness, Barbara J. Rouse, Esquire, By virtue and in execution of the Power merger to ABM AMRO Mortgage Group, Administrative Justice of said Court, this of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Inc. is the present holder by assignment twenty-sixth day of July 2013. given by Elizabeth J Riley to Chase from Eastern Bank to ABN AMRO Dennis P. McManus, Clerk Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, dated Mortgage Group, Inc. dated June 1, 2006 August 2, 2013 September 2, 2004 and recorded with the recorded at Worcester County (Worcester Worcester County (Worcester District) District) Registry of Deeds in Book 39138, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE Registry of Deeds at Book 34540, Page Page 131, for breach of conditions of said OF REAL ESTATE 346, of which mortgage the undersigned is mortgage and for the purpose of foreclos- By virtue and in execution of the the present holder , for breach of the con- ing the same, the mortgaged premises Power of Sale contained in a certain mort- ditions of said mortgage and for the pur- located at 22 Prospect Street, gage given by Hugh Williams to Mortgage pose of foreclosing, the same will be sold Winchendon, MA 01475 will be sold at a Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on August Public Auction at 11:00AM on August 20, dated April 27, 2007 and recorded with the WinchendonCourier.com 21, 2013, on the mortgaged premises 2013, at the mortgaged premises, more Worcester County (Worcester District) 14 WINCHENDON COURIER Friday, August 2, 2013