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BY JERRY CARTON COURIER CORRESPONDENT WINCHENDON — Yes, it’s still July and yes school doesn’t re-open for another month, but that doesn’t mean no one’s pre- paring for that next academic year. Summer school, some required, some suggested, and some attended because a stu- dent simply wants to be there, will be wrapping up next week in the middle school with nearly 30 kids enrolled in the five week-program, a week more than previous summers. Classes have run Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and while the usual courses like math and reading are being offered, so is cooking. “It’s great to have kids here who want to be here,” enthused Assistant Principal Jess Vezina. “Some kids love school.” Not just kids, either. So does Morgan St. Pierre photo Vezina. “There’s a real energy Courtesy photo here (in the middle school),” Banners are unfurled as the opening Cathy Teague, last year’s Student Government Association President and AmeriCorps VISTA, who was among she said, adding, “especially of school nears. the students who participated in the service trip to Costa Rica in May 2016. She is pictured volunteering at around now, around the end of week amidst a bustle of activity an animal sanctuary. This year she is a staff assistant with the service program. July and beginning of August, as the building is being readied I start to get really pumped for the start of school a month up and excited. I love middle from today. Desks, chairs, school. I always have.” file cabinets were scattered Vezina spoke earlier this Students find partnerships with Turn To MIDDLE SCHOOL page ­­­A12 community through MWCC Plenty to do at 32nd BY JERRY CARTON If you go to the Mount’s website, you’ll COURIER CORRESPONDENT read the Center, “promotes positive social REGION — It provides students with oppor- change and healthier more vibrant commu- tunities to perhaps find a passion, or maybe nities through innovative programming and annual fun day discover what they don’t like. That’s the partnership that benefit our community,” but Center for Civic Learning and Community it does so much more than that, Nicholson Engagement at Mount Wachusett Community assured. College and as a new academic year looms “We work hard to make sure each place- just a few weeks away, Shelley Errington ment is the right fit for that particular stu- Nicholson, the director of Community dent,” she pointed out. “We partner with Leaning acknowledged, “I’m humbled” by a wide variety of organizations throughout the success of the program. Turn To MWCC page ­­­A13 BOH discusses dust issue, touts Angel Program BY GREG VINE to the dust kicked up by cars lung tissue, and can cause can- File photo COURIER CORRESPONDENT passing my house. I’m here cer and premature death. The fire department will be on hand with its little firefighters’ activity. WINCHENDON — Russell to present an air quality com- Pratt said he has sent out BY GREG VINE and activities for local families Farm Road resident Ken Pratt plaint to the Board of Health samples of the dust for testing COURIER CORRESPONDENT to enjoy. appeared before the Board of and the town.” “to see if it contains any con- WINCHENDON — The 32nd The event has been sponsored Health at its meeting Monday In a written statement pre- taminants.” annual Family Fun Day and by Kiwanis of Winchendon sented to the board, Pratt said “We have no idea what’s in night to discuss the issue of Chili Cook Off takes place since its inception in 1984. the federal Environmental the dust that we and my grand excessive dust on the mostly tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 At the time the International Protection Agency has con- children are breathing,” he dirt thoroughfare. p.m. at American Legion Post Chili Society was looking for cluded that particulate matter said. “I can’t let my grand chil- 193, 295 School St. In addition an organization to take over dren play in the front yard,” has effects on breathing and Pratt also presented the to the chili competition, there said Pratt. “I can’t expose them respiratory systems, damages Turn To FUN DAY ­­­A13 Turn To BOH page ­­­A13 will be plenty of other vendors page Town Clerk preps for elections

BY GREG VINE this week to those who have Tommy Tribandis. There COURIER CORRESPONDENT requested them. Others who is no Republican nomi- WINCHENDON — There would like an absentee ballot nee. Democratic state Sen. are 95 days left until the gen- may stop by the town clerk’s Ann Gobi, who represents eral election on Nov. 8, but office. the Worcester, Hampden, Winchendon voters will get The presidential contest Hampshire, and Middlesex a chance to use the town’s will be the big draw for the District, will face GOP chal- new voting machines in the Nov. 8 general election. In the lenger James Ehrhard. State Massachusetts State Primary 3rd Congressional District, Rep. Jon Zlotnik has no oppo- on Sept. 8. For Toy Town vot- incumbent Democrat Niki nent for his 2nd Worcester ers it will be a pretty dull pri- Tsongas is being challenged District seat. mary. State Rep. Jon Zlotnik, by Republican Ann Wofford. While there will be no early state Sen. Anne Gobi, and U.S. Tsongas defeated Wofford voting for the primary elec- representatives Niki Tsongas by a two-to-one margin in tion, LaJoie said Winchendon and James McGovern (whose 2014. The district includes voters will have 11 days prior districts split the town) all are Winchendon precincts 1A, 2, to the general election in Greg Vine photo running unopposed. and 3. In Precinct 1B, which which to cast a ballot. Town Clerk Judy LaJoie and Mike Carlson, representative for voting Town Clerk Judy LaJoie lies in the 4th Congressional “We don’t have to have early machine supplier LHS, lead a workshop for poll workers and other inter- says absentee ballots for the District, incumbent Democrat voting,” said LaJoie, “but the ested parties at the Senior Center at Old Murdock Tuesday afternoon. The primary have arrived at town James McGovern faces a state encourages us to do it. hall and will be mailed out challenge from Libertarian town’s new voting machines will get their first use at the Sept. 8 state Turn To ELECTIONS page ­­­A10 primary.

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6 5652510431 2 PAGE 9 PAGE 8 Blaise Pascal Friday, August 5, 2016 ­2 Winchendon Courier Lt. Bryan Pace of Fitzwilliam is an officer with the Blue Angels “Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, cer to join a previously selected Executive Officer on And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; the 2017 team. Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling Each officer was recommended for selection by mirth Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. Dell Bull, and Of sun-split clouds, --and done a hundred things ultimately approved by Chief of Naval Air Forces Vice You have not dreamed of --Wheeled and soared and Adm. Mike Shoemaker, for final selection to the 2017 swung Blue Angels team. High in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there Many highly qualified Navy and Marine Corps I’ve chased the shouting wind along, and flung officers submit applications to join the Blue Angels My eager craft through footless halls of air... each year. Up, up the long, delirious, burning blue “It is such a privilege to have so many talented I’ve topped the wind-swept heights with easy grace officers apply to be part of the Blue Angels tradition Where never lark or even eagle flew -- of showcasing the Navy and Marine Corps to the And, while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod American public,” said Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi, flight The high untrespassed sanctity of space, leader and commanding officer for the 2016 team. “I Put out my hand, and touched the face of God.” am inspired by all of those who applied this year and we have an exceptional group to add to next year’s John Magee Jr., Royal Canadien Air Force team.” The Blue Angels select “finalists” to interview at PENSACOLA FL — U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration the team’s home base of Naval Air Station Pensacola Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced officers select- during the week of the Pensacola Beach Air Show ed for the 2017 air show season and among them is each year. The team makes selections at the conclu- supply officer Navy Lt. Bryan Pace of Fitzwilliam. He sion of that week. is currently assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 101 “We were extremely fortunate to have so many (VFA-101), the “Grim Reapers,” at NAS Oceana, VA. qualified and motivated applicants apply for the He is a 2010 graduate of UMass Amherst, team,” said Lt. Matt Suyderhoud, right wing pilot and The squadron selected three F/A-18 demonstration applications officer for the 2017 team selection. “I am pilots, events coordinator, C-130 demonstration pilot, excited to see what next year’s team will be able to flight surgeon, supply officer, and administration offi- accomplish.” Murdock one of schools benefitting from grant

BY JERRY CARTON and the bright future it brings. When the North Central pro- were already at MWCC, doing vides academic, career and COURIER CORRESPONDENT These grants will provide a gram began in 2011, Murdock dual enrollment. This spring, financial counseling to its REGION — Five years ago, critical boost to the great work was joined by Athol-Royalston Paul actually received her AA participants and encourages Murdock High School was one MWCC is doing to help more Middle School, Athol High from the Mount before official- them to graduate from high of a number of regional schools students succeed and reach School, Mahar High School and ly graduating from MHS two school,and continue on to designated one of the origi- their potential,” said Rep. Jim the Sizer School. weeks later. They were two complete their post-secondary nal beneficiaries of the North McGovern (D-MA). “Where The grant, administered by of 500 students spread across education,” according to the Central Massachusetts Talent you grow up should never limit MWCC’s division of access and those five schools. MWCC website. Search and the program has your ability to go to college and transition, is for five years. Gardner middle and high “That’s pretty formal but we been deemed so successful, the pursue your dreams.” “Programs we partner with schools are among the newest really are very proud of our US Department of Education Last winter, when discussing the Mount provide import- group of schools to join the partnerships with Murdock has awarded host Mt. the school’s overall partner- ant opportunities for our stu- program. and the other schools in the Wachusett Community College ship with the Mount, Murdock dents. Anything we can find The overall Talent Search region. We feel like we’re an additional $573,000; which Principal Josh Romano said to help our kids prepare for program is now in its 26th year. helping make a difference for will be used to bring another the program “has definitely college, we’re always going to It “identifies and assists indi- some of their students,” noted seven schools on board. been an asset for us.” be interested in that,” Romano viduals from disadvantaged Lea Ann Scales, the Mount’s “Every student deserves More than 1,200 new stu- remarked several months backgrounds who have the VP for External Affairs, access to a strong education dents will be impacted by the back, pointing out seniors Lily potential to succeed in higher Communication and K-12 grant announced last week. Christensen and Lindsay Paul education. The program pro- Partnerships.

Kitty Korner Greg Vine photo Brothers from another.... SUMMER well, you get it. Dusty is a lovable 10 year DAZE old who enjoys sitting on the window sill in a sunny Some Toy Town spot and is a great snug- Elementary School stu- gler. Beau is an affection- dents try out one of the ate, gentle, seven year old displays the put togeth- that has lots of love to give. er for the final day of They came to the shelter STEAMER Train 2016. together in February when The summer program their family moved across provided a fun way for country. These boys would students to have fun and make a terrific pair to learn more about Science, adopt together. Dusty & Beau have been tested for FeLV/FIV, Technology, Engineering, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. If you would like Art, Math, Exploring, and to meet them, A Better Tomorrow shelter at 202 Central St. Reading (STEAMER). is opened Wednesday 6-8 p.m., Saturday noon-2 p.m., and by appointment. For an adoption application, please visit www. shelterforcats.org or call (774) 641-1271. CLYDE’S CORNER

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 Central St. (the front lawn of hold bingo in the community Toy Town Outdoor Market (for- THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 STORY HOURS: Toddler the UU Church, across from hall every Wednesday night merly the Toy Town Farmers’ OUR NEIGHBOR’S Time takes place every Friday the Clark YMCA), vendors will beginning at 6 p.m. It’s inex- Market) is now open! Plants KITCHEN: Our Neighbor’s morning at 9:15 a.m. through- be there Thursdays 4-7 p.m. pensive, just two cards for 5¢, and in-season vegetables are Kitchen Community supper out the year, with Rhymes, and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and the community is invited! available, along with items is held at its popular time of Playtime, and Story time. through the end of October. Anyone over the age of 50 is made by local artists and twice per month, Thursday Immediately following is story MONDAY, AUGUST 1 welcome to join in. We’d love to craftsmen. Located at 126 night at 5:30 p.m., at the hour from 10:30-11:30 a.m. YOGA: yoga classes are held have more players. Central St. (the front lawn of Unitarian Universalist Church HAWG HAULERS DANCE: at Beals Memorial Library GAME NIGHT: game night the UU Church, across from of Winchendon, 126 Central St. at the Winchendon Rod & Gun beginning at 5:15 p.m. For more in July at Beals Memorial the Clark YMCA), vendors will The second Thursday of each Club beginning at 7:30 p.m. DJ information call (978) 297-0300 Library is taking place on be there Thursdays 4-7 p.m. month is “Soup and Sandwich Paul will play your favorites all or visit winchendonlibrary. Wednesday, July 27, from 6-8 and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. night.” Each month we’re try- night long! org. p.m. Participants determine through the end of October. ing out a new soup recipe with SATURDAY, JULY 30 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 which game they would like SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 a sandwich to go with it. TOY TOWN MARKET: The LEARN: Computer class- to play. OPERATION The fourth Thursday of each Toy Town Outdoor Market (for- es for adults are offered on THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 WINCHENDON CARES: from month is a full dinner with merly the Toy Town Farmers’ Tuesday afternoons from 3:30- STORY HOUR: On Thursdays 9-11 a.m. Please drop off dona- salad and dessert. Market) is now open! Plants 4:30 p.m. at Beals Memorial at 4 p.m. Beals Memorial tions of summer and fall items This meal is sustained by gifts and in-season vegetables are Library and are open to adults Library on Pleasant Street to be sent to those in the armed from the people who attend, available, along with items ages 18 and older. hosts a story/craft hour for pre- services at the American the religious communities of made by local artists and WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3 schoolers’ and up. Legion Post 193, 295 School St. Winchendon, the Winchendon craftsmen. Located at 126 BINGO! 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Bands rock the pavilion Accuracy BY CHRIS MARTIN an American Band!” and on the UC Berkeley campus in the COURIER CORRESPONDENT The Big RanDom includes members late 1970s. They also explored the club WINCHENDON — The summer in Rodney Norcross on rhythm guitar and scene and festivals in and around the Watch Toy Town has included a series of con- vocals, “Rocket” Ralph Gendron on lead Bay Area before moving up to Oregon in certs in GAR Park and they have kept guitar and vocals, Rob Kocis on bass 1980. There they played in bars, taverns people hopping. guitar and vocals and Dave LaPointe on and at festivals around the Northwest; The Winchendon Courier is com- On July 15 the Big RanDom per- drums and vocals. in the process opening for the Grateful mitted to accuracy in all its news formed. They play a lot of classic rock The concert on July 8th includ- Dead, the Flying Karamazov Brothers and roll music. ed a fan favorite recognized even by and Peter Ravan before traveling up reports. Although numerous To start the evening off right, the very young, as Walden Whitham and to Alaska at the suggestion of Ken safeguards are in place to ensure first song was “Taking It Easy.” his band Tattoo were at the Smith Kesey. They then wound up moving to accurate reporting, mistakes can Throughout the evening the songs Community Pavilion. Whitham was the Ketchikan Alaska and rode the Alaska occur. Confirmed fact errors will kept rolling with “Brown Eyed Girl,” music teacher at Memorial Elementary Marine Highway, playing in all the “Rock the Mama,” “All Right Now,” School for many years. towns of southeast Alaska. be corrected at the top right hand “They Call Me the Breeze,” “My Girl,” Besides Whitham, who plays saxo- In 1986, the founding members of corner of page three in a timely “Hooked on a Feeling,” Where Do You phone, clarinet, flute and the rubboard Tattoo moved east and came to rest in manner. If you find a mistake, Go To Rock’n’Roll?” “Some Kind of as well as providing vocals, other mem- New Hampshire, restocking the band Wonderful,” “Honky Tonk Woman,” bers include Leslie Vogel on piano, with new musicians. call (978) 297-0050 during normal “Jenny, Don’t Change That Number,” accordian and vocals; Fred Simmons The band specializes in what it calls business hours. During non-busi- “Can’t You See,” “Margaritaville,” “All on trombone guitar, tambourine and American “Roots” music: rock’n’roll, ness hours, leave a message in the Summer Long,” “Gimme Three Steps,” vocals; Paul Day on drums and vocals; soul, swing, Cajun, and original com- editor’s voice mailbox. The editor “My Best Friend’s Girl,” “Keep Your and Marcel Collard on upright bass and positions. Hands to Yourself,” “Let The Good vocals. From “Mustang Sally” to “Fields of will return your phone call. Or Times Roll,” “Ride Sally, Ride,” “You According to its website, Tattoo Gold” the concert at GAR Park included contact the editor at the following May Be Right,” and finally winding up is a long-surviving well-traveled something for everyone. email: [email protected]. with “Rock’n’Roll All Night.” band. It began long ago doing street This year’s series of summer concerts The crowd chanted ‘encore’ and so performance, playing to crowds on is now ended. The concerts are spon- the band obliged, with the song “We’re Fishermen’s Wharf in San Francisco sored by the Parks & Rec Commission. An energizing speaker this week

JAFFREY — Dr. Clay related to a transition to clean Mitchell has worked with Center, 2.5 miles west of down- entitled, “Iqra: Reading the Mitchell, globally recognized energy. Wading through the local governments in New town Jaffrey and 75 miles from Qur’an.” Rev. Hamilton will energy expert and academic complex mix of messages and Hampshire in the land use downtown Boston. Speakers are speak on Friday, Aug. 12 at 8 will be the fifth speaker for myths associated with energy, planning and energy fields. He presented at 8 p.m. sharp each p.m. the 70th season of the Amos Mitchell will provide insight has served as a land use plan- Friday during the summer. As Amos Fortune Forum, a not- Fortune Forum. His topic is into why innovation may not ner and attorney throughout is the custom of the Forum, for-profit 501(c)(3) organiza- entitled “Renewing Energy: be the most-welcome concept the state. Mitchell has partic- no admission is charged, how- tion, has been providing a plat- a Clear and New Vision” and for champions of the status ipated at the local and state ever, donations are accept- form for speakers to express will be presented on Friday, quo. Finally, looking forward, level in developing projects ed. After each forum, a brief ideas, concepts, information Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. at the historic a vision for a newly conceived and policies that contribute reception is held with each and history to thousands of Meetinghouse in Jaffrey. energy system that is demo- to economic sustainability speaker at The First Church curious and engaged citizens Our energy choices have cratic and responsive to our and secure energy resources in Jaffrey Parish Hall, directly since 1946. It has been interna- broad impacts on our econo- goals will be provided for your for clients in the public and across from the Meetinghouse. tionally recognized as one of my, our environment and our consideration. private sectors. Mitchell has Information for the Forum the most important and influ- national security. Advances in Mitchell is on the facul- served as the policy director can be found at www.amosfor- ential speakers’ forums in the technology, policy and financ- ty at the University of New at the NH Sustainable Energy tune.com, Facebook (facebook. world. ing have led to market changes Hampshire where he teach- Association as well as past pres- com/amosfortuneforum) or at The Amos Fortune Forum, that make renewable energy es sustainable energy and ident of the board. He sat on Twitter (@amosforum). The now in its 70th season, is within reach of individuals, environmental policy and an the Energy and Environment telephone number is (641) 715- free to the public. Operating institutions and governments; adjunct professor at Vermont Advisory Team for NH Gov. 3900 Extension 742251. expenses are partially offset why then is there so much Law School. Mitchell is a grad- Hassan and is the past chair of The next Amos Fortune by a generous annual bequest debate and so much resistance uate of VLS where he earned the Northeast Combined Heat Forum speaker is the Rector from the Grimshaw-Gudewicz to implementing a clean ener- his JD and MSEL in the class and Power Initiative Board of of All Saints’ Parish in Charitable Foundation, as well gy economy? of ’96. His Doctorate in natural Directors. Peterborough, Rev. Jamie as by contributions from resi- Mitchell will share his expe- resources and environmental The Amos Fortune Forum is Hamilton. Her topic will dents of the Monadnock Region rience and research into the studies is from the University presented at the Meetinghouse, explore the overarching and beyond. opportunities and challenges of New Hampshire. built in 1755 in historic Jaffrey themes of the Qur’an in a talk

Senior Center Calendar Here is the list of activities Exercise 9:30; Yoga 10:00 August 15: Pampering Day Shuffleboard August 25: Wii Bowling happening at the Old Murdock August 9: Wii Bowling 10; Wii Bowling 9:30; Chair August 19: Peanut Auction 9:30; Pool/Card Games/ Senior Center for the month of 9:30; Pool; Card Games/ Exercise 9:30; Yoga 10:00 10:30 Shuffleboard August 2016. As always, lunch Shuffleboard August 16: Wii Bowling 9:30; is served daily starting at 11:30. August 10: Wii Bowling 9:30; Pool;Card Games/Shuffleboard August 22: Market Basket August 29: Wii Bowling 9:30; Reservations are required and Chair Exercise 9:30; August 17: Dollar Tree 12:30; Wii Bowling 9:30; Chair Chair Exercise 9:30; Yoga 10:00 can be made one day prior by Yoga 10:00; Pool /Cards/ Gardner Shopping 9:30; Wii Exercise 9:30; Yoga 10:00 August 30: Wii Bowling 9:30; calling the Center at (978) 297- Shuffleboard; BINGO 12:30 Bowling 9:30; Chair Exercise August 23: Wii Bowling 9:30; Pool;Card Games/Shuffleboard 3155. Visit us on line at: http:// August 11: Trip to Bridge 9:30; Pool;Card Games/Shuffleboard August 31: Market Basket www.coa.winchendonweb.com of Flowers and lunch 9:15; Yoga 10:00; Pool /Cards/ August 24: Wii Bowling 9:30; Shopping 9:30; Wii Bowling Wii Bowling 9:30; Pool/Card Shuffleboard; BINGO 12:30 Chair Exercise 9:30; Yoga 10; 9:30; Chair Exercise 9:30; Yoga August 8: Market Basket Games/ Shuffleboard August 18: Wii Bowling Pool /Cards/Shuffleboard; 10; Pool /Cards/Shuffleboard; 12:30; Wii Bowling 9:30; Chair 9:30; Pool/Card Games/ BINGO 12:30 BINGO 12:30.

This Saturday next mailing YEARS WINCHENDON — The next mailing for Operation Winchendon Cares, the local organization that sends a “care” package to active duty service men and women from town, is tomorrow, Aug. 6. Packing will be done at the American Legion Post 193, 295 School St. usually in the downstairs meeting room. Help is always OF needed to do the actual packing. This is the sizzling summer mailing, so keep in mind that some items are not suitable, many items such as chocolate and some baked goods will melt. SATISFIED But there are many other items, always appreciated by those serving. Ways to help include: 1) Donate cash or a check to help cover the shipping costs. 2) Write a letter or card to be sent with the packages. SERVICE 3) Come to the mailing and help sort and pack items. ITEMS FOR CARE PACKAGES Food: Homemade baked goods (wrapped well) Add a slice of bread to keep the moisture in the cookies! Beef jerky, tuna packets, Pop Tarts, energy bars, hot chocolate or cocoa mix, coffee (ground is preferred), dry soup mixes, Girl Scout cookies, Slim Jims, instant powdered drink mixes: like Kool Aid, Crystal Light Personal Items: The family of Larise Cloutier wishes to Tampons, liquid soap, sponge on a rope, foot cream, razors, Visine eye drops express their heartfelt gratitude to: Cards and letters of appreciation. General items: Gardner Visiting Nurse Association Air fresheners, magnets, small tool kits, dustpans, Silly String, throat lozenges, fly paper & swatters, Winchendon Fire Department, baby wipes, scented candles, stationery with envelopes, AT&T phone cards, MP3 players, twin sheets, The Winchendon Clinic & Dr Harrington warm black gloves, ziplock plastic bags, dark sunglasses, air fresheners, Koozies, poker chips, canned and all those family friends who helped us air, travel size board games, gym & boot size shoelaces, address books, stress relief balls, sewing kits, extra pillowcases, playing cards, hand & toe warmers (any kind), long underwear and thermals (all during this difficult time. sizes), white, black or green Socks (wool or cotton; all sizes), hand-made and store bought knitted hats (in It is sincerely appreciated. black and olive green), blankets (fleece is preferred; colors should be olive green or black), DVD movies. Gail Noel, Bruce Cloutier, Carla Breen

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letters to the Editor Summer winding down Knights: thank you for the help To the Editor: thank them all for their generosity in On behalf of The Knights of the supporting our ride. We know, it’s only the first weekend in August, but really, look at the calendar. Inferno Motorcycle Club (MC) (MA I also want to thank the other MCs School is scheduled to start Aug. 29. You have about two dozen back to school – Ironsides Chapter) and our club who supported this event; the Hawg shopping days left. President Frank McKinnon, I would Haulers, Knights of the Inferno MC Not that we’re ready to give up on the hot, steamy days yet. And there are plenty like to thank all the riders, passengers, (NH- Monadnock Chapter) and Fire & of events left to enjoy. MCs and others who supported our first Iron (857). Tonight, Aug. 5, take one more trip to the Smith Community Pavilion and enjoy annual “Ride for Special Olympics and I want to thank LaPointe’s Catering local troubadour Noel Veilleux. He was postponed from last week because of iffy BBQ”. You made our event a great suc- service who prepared and served weather, but he is expected to be as highly entertaining as ever tonight. The con- cess. We were pleased with the turnout. the BBQ meal and of course the cert begins at 6:30 p.m. All funds raised that day will be given Winchendon Courier who provided us Tomorrow of course is the annual day of fun and frolic, the Family Fun Day and to our school district’s Special Olympic with great coverage of our event to all of Massachusetts state Chili Cook off. Kiwanis have been doing this and getting bet- program. its readers throughout our community. ter and better at it for 32 years. They are trying something new this time, moving Special Olympian Morgan Pace hon- The Knights of the Inferno thank you the event to the grounds of the American Legion out on Route 12. Just to see how ored the event with her presence. She all for making this event successful. We it works, hoping for more exposure to drive by traffic, maybe some new interest arrived at the event on the back of her hope to see even more of you next year dad’s motorcycle. She is an athlete and when we do our second ride for this in the event. a “biker girl”! great cause. It’s so much fun, and you don’t have to like chili to attend because there is so I want to thank the American Legion A special shout out to Julie W. thank much else to do (and plenty of OTHER food too), that you can spend an hour or two Post 193 for helping sponsor the event. you so much! and never touch a drop of spicy goodness if that isn’t your thing. Bring your kids They along with “American Harley Mark Desmarais or grandkids, there will be a lot for them to do. Davidson” out of Leominster and other Assistant Sergeant at Arms Then on Sunday, another great event for kids, especially younger ones, as Willy friends provided items for our raffle. I Knights of the Inferno MC Wonka himself will host a kids’ party at the Winchendon Historic and Cultural Center at the Murdock Whitney House. Ever played full sized Candyland? How about candy bingo? Done a riddle treasure hunt? See, there’s a few interesting things planned for this day, scheduled 2-4 p.m. and just $5 per person to attend. Coming up this month are a vintage car show, the annual Fireman’s Muster, a picnic or two, and probably some surprises we haven’t yet learned about. Summer Two visions, one choice in Winchendon is always not only laid back for those who like it easy, but busy for those who prefer a bit of small town action. It is an interesting mix. We can see the variety in the pages of the paper: the Pop Yes, the nom- View ing another look at what Warner players gearing up for their fall season, the end of summer activities at the inating conven- choices the Republicans Clark, the summer school events and the back to school plans. tions of the two from this and Democrats are offer- Our back to school issue with the bus routes will be Aug. 26...it’s coming fast. major parties Corner ing U.S. voters in the Enjoy the last few weeks of freedom before fall sets you back into the usual rou- have been over November elections. tines. for more than a GREG The difference in the And, unfortunately we must give the dire warnings of the popular TV show: week now, but VINE mood, the tenor, the atmo- Winter is coming. it’s worth tak- Turn To VIEW page ­­­A10

Journey of the Conventions recap Heart ber the riots at the 1968 Hillary Clinton or VP pick Tim comment, he somehow says for vice-president, 32 years after JERRY Democratic convention Kaine. HRC acknowledged poli- something even worse shortly putting a woman in the VP slot, CARTON which likely doomed Hubert cy, not prose is her strong suit thereafter. Where are the con- and a full 56 years after nomi- Humphrey’s chances and the and the same goes for Kaine sciences of alleged “leaders” of nating and on the second try, chaos in 1972 when nominee as well so great speech-givers the Republican Party? electing a Catholic as president. I’m a politics junkie, and have George McGovern delivered they’re not. That one-time state But perhaps the moment last Any doubt as to which is the been since I was a little kid. One his acceptance speech at 3 a.m. senator from Illinois? He and week which clearly defined progressive party? Didn’t think of the earliest memories of my because 50-some people’s names his wife turned in powerful per- how weird and for that mat- so. life is having gone with my mom had been put into nomination formances, the President doing ter scary this election season Finally, let me end on the when she handed out leaflets for for vice-president. Some of for Hillary what Bill, aka the has been was The Donald (jok- most somber of notes. Mark JFK at our Campfield elemen- them were fictional, though as “Explainer-in-Chief,” did for ingly, he later insisted and you Lawrence and I couldn’t possi- tary school polling place. That it turned out, McGovern would him four years ago. The Muslim can believe that if you want) bly have differed more when it was of course November 1960. I have been better off with any dad of a soldier who died defend- inviting the Russians to release came to political ideology. We was seven and I was hooked and of them than he was with Tom ing this country delivered the emails they might’ve hacked. were friends anyway, never let- I’ve never looked back. A cou- Eagleton, who wound up leav- most moving short address of It’s no joking matter and it rein- ting those differences matter, ple years later, in 1962, my par- ing the ticket a week or so later the week. Sarah Silverman forced the fact Trump is unfit though we did have spirited ents took me downtown to see after he revealed he’d been treat- wasn’t far behind when she told for the presidency in every debates I often write about how President Kennedy’s motorcade ed for depression. This was 1972. the obnoxious Sanders holdouts and any way you can imagine. important it is to get involved in and during the 1964 campaign, We remember the hot-off- to grow up. They must have been When’s the last time you heard the community. Mark of course, took me to a rally at the old down- the-press rumors that former part of the equally obnoxious serious debate over whether a along with his wife Barbara, ran town Fifth Regiment Armory to President Ford was on the Occupy Wall Street nonsense. major party nominee should be the Castaways swim team and see President Johnson. I was 11 verge of accepting the GOP You remember them - they were denied security briefings? Who he coached baseball and soft- and by then a full-fledged poli- VP nomination in 1980 which the folks who howled about how knows if he’ll even show up for ball. Mark was also my go-to- tics junkie. I stayed up late that would have been a first, and awful corporations are, all the debates? guy when I had an issue with summer to watch the fight at we remember too, that summer, while doing so on phones and Then Friday we learned, pre- Comcast. He fought hard and the Democratic convention over Ted Kennedy’s electrifying ora- tablets made by corporations. I sumably to no one’s surprise, it was gratifying to see that the seating of the Mississippi tory in conceding to President digress. the Clinton campaign had been he made to son Mark’s gradu- delegation and to watch the Carter and we remember Mario Let’s go back for a moment hacked by Russia, too. This is ation from Murdock in June. overwhelmingly pro-Goldwater Cuomo’s soaring oratory in to Khizir Khan, who delivered all very disturbing to say the If you need a reminder just Republican convention boo the 1984. We remember the young that eloquent speech about his least, especially because as we how much cancer sucks, well, hell out of Nelson Rockefeller governor of Arkansas talking son. In the days that followed, I all know, the US has never ever here’s a prime example. Mark at least in part because he was, forever in 1988 (he did better in was aghast at the callous, insen- meddled in foreign elections. wasn’t always politically cor- gasp, divorced. Also because he 1992 and 1996, somewhat better sitive, disrespectful and inane That said, I have no idea how to rect. He had a style all his own, supported the Civil Rights Act at least) and George W.’s “com- response from Trump, who not prevent this in 2016. It’s reality. but those of us who were in which had passed that spring. passion conservative” speech of only denigrated the parents of This is also reality: last week, the gym on graduation day and It was ironic 16 years later, the 2000. And we remember a young a fallen soldier but made the the Democratic party did some- heard young Mark talk about 1980 GOP convention had no state senator from Illinois mak- despicable comparison that he thing that’s never been done his dad and their bond won’t issue with a candidate who’d ing a name for himself in 2004. has sacrificed just as has their before, nominate a woman for soon forget that moment. I hope been divorced, but then again There were a bunch of great family. Every time he stoops president, eight years after nom- his grieving family remembers that was the sainted Gipper. speeches at last week’s DNC, to what seems like an impos- inating an African-American, 16 the words and the sentiment. Political junkies remem- though not from nominee sible-to-follow-into-the-gutter years after nominating a Jew RIP, my friend.

Anything Socializing and getting outside Near & Far

There once was a time and place For today’s millennials, those are thick friends. While even I have been critical KEITH not long ago, where children were told paper cutouts with numbers and or of the entire Pokemon Go movement, I by their parents, “It’s outside you go!” images you deal to players with your must admit I am pleased to see children KENT They laughed and played along with hands and play games with. In our cur- outdoors, moving around, playing with getting some sun, and they knew to be rent and ever changing technological friends, and not just sitting in front of you’re outside getting fresh air, exer- home before the street lights came on, world of modern marvels, children and the television. Glass half full? I think so. cise, and socializing with your friends. or they would be in deep trouble and it young adults still play games, but it has In this immediate past July, electron- It may not be the baseball diamond, or would not be fun. While time marches almost always moved from the physical ic tracking of data analytics showed the basketball court, but at least you’re on and technology has changed, today’s word to the digital universe. Pokémon Go gamers listed at 9.5 mil- outdoors. version of get outside in some ways Almost all of us have seen it. Children, lion users a day, equaling that of adults Times change. No matter what the looks different but in others is also the teens, and even now many young adults posting on Twitter. To keep that in per- subject, technology always changes. It same. walking all over the place looking down spective, imagine nearly the population always has and it always will. Every Many of us remember our parents at the screens on their phones, and not of either Los Angeles or New York City new generation is questioned by the telling us to get outside and get some watching where they’re walking while spread out all over our country playing ones preceding it and while that may exercise, fresh air and sun, and go both tracking and digitally capturing at the same time and you’ve got it. Keep never change, from the classroom to the play with your friends. Either at your their elusive Pokémon. I personally in mind these numbers are just in our home and beyond, technology has great- friend’s home or the local playground, have seen two walk in to a sign post, nation alone. If you want to kick it up ly benefited everything from education it was hop on your bicycle and get mov- and one a telephone poll between both a notch, there are analytic estimates to medical science along with countless ing. Be active and be healthy. Winchendon and Gardner, along with based on age groups which place the other subjects. There is no denying its Now in the world of 2016, getting walking out in to roads without looking game as high as 21 million users a day impact on society. outside has seemingly taken on a differ- causing the occasional vehicle lock up when combining adults with youth who So to both parents and strangers ent meaning to many. Rare is it today its breaks! I might be getting old, but are currently out on summer recess alike, the next time you see you see a a child doesn’t have a cell phone and maybe the expression “HEADS UP” has from school. child or teen walking around looking usually then at a level of smart phone taken on an entirely new meaning. The end result love it or hate it, the down and not paying attention to where technology on their person. Enter the However where are these children game has children, teens, and even they are going, think about keeping the world of “Pokémon Go.” and teens? Well thankfully, “They’re adults getting up off the couch, away message positive and just remind them The generation of children and teens outside!” Out of the house, giving mom from their televisions, and outdoors. in passing to make sure they look up known as “Gen-Y” before today’s equiv- what is probably a much needed break, Yes, you have traded one screen for once in a while. After all, they actually alent back in the 1990s through 2001 and actually walking around getting another going from your television to got up and went outside. often played Pokémon with card games. exercise, and socializing with their your smart phone but at the very least, Friday, August 5, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­5 ASB one of healthiest

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CULTURAL FUNDS JUST HOW DOES IT in Leominster, Sept. 9-Dec. 2 (978) 448-3402 (glrinbox@gmail. of time and money developing RESTORED AFFECT THE WINCH? (omitting the Friday after com), Diane at (978) 302-4170 recycling programs, reports BOSTON — (via So what exactly is the “munic- Thanksgiving). Family mem- ([email protected]), or Guy Christian Wade at the Eagle- MASSterList) Among the late- ipal modernization” bill law- bers from throughout North at (508) 736-3887 (r.beales@ Tribune. “When it costs more night budget overrides law- makers have agreed upon? Central Massachusetts are wel- yahoo.com). money to recycle something makers approved Sunday was Gov. Baker once described it as come. FALLING PRICES than to throw it away, that cre- $7.7 million that will restore “the most boring weed-whack- The course is taught by MASSterList also reports ates a big challenge for local funding for the Massachusetts ing stuff you ever saw in your NAMI-trained family members towns and cities are getting governments,” said Michael Cultural Council to the levels life.” But Matt Szafranski at who have lived the journey and less for more when it comes Durfor, executive director of approved by lawmakers before Western Mass Politics and can relate on a personal level to to recycling, as the prices for Northeast Resource Recovery Gov. Baker slashed them near- Insight takes a more erudite those seeking knowledge and scrap metal, paper and other Association. “The question is ly in half, Gintautus Dumicius stab at explaining the legisla- comfort. recycled material plunge and how long can many cities and of MassLive reports. The funds tion that emerged from con- Family-to-family partic- put a financial strain on cities towns afford to support that?” make their way into arts and ference committee. “Much of ipants will receive current and towns that have spent a lot cultural programs around the it revises technical jargon, information on serious mental state, which helped drive broad streamlines processes or illnesses such as major depres- legislative support for restor- updates dollar values to reflect sion, post-traumatic stress dis- ing the cash. inflation,” he reports. “But the order, bipolar disorder, and PANCAKE BREAKFAST law also cuts city councils and schizophrenia; learn about ASHBURNHAM — Cushing town select boards and finance medications, side effects, and Academy is holding a pan- committees out of authoriz- evidence-based treatments; cake breakfast 8-11 a.m. at ing deficit spending for snow practice problem-solving skills the dining hall on Sunday, and ice removal. It is one of and communication tech- Aug. 7. Proceeds will benefit many changes to streamline niques; develop strategies for the Bresnahan Community municipal operations, but one handling crises and relapses; Center. Included are all you that runs counter the budget- review local community ser- can eat pancakes, with or with- ing system envisioned by the vices and supports; and focus out blueberries, sausage or Municipal Finance Act, the on self-care and coping with bacon, maple syrup, juice and state law that governs how stress. coffee or tea for $6.50 for adults localities budget, spend and Family-to-Family is a nation- and $5 for children aged 12 and borrow. Broadly speaking, the ally recognized, evidence-based younger. act gives municipal executives course that has been taught to ZLOTNIK SPONORS BILL incredible control over spend- more than 300,000 individuals BOSTON — (via ing, but local legislatures can across the country. Research MASSterList) As State Police halt virtually any action that has shown that family mem- continue aggressive pursuit financial obligates the commu- bers who participate in Family- and arrests of sex offend- nity.” to-Family classes have signifi- ers across Massachusetts, as SHNS’s Michael Norton adds cantly greater overall empow- reported yesterday by Jamie at MassLive: “Among the many erment as well as empower- Leslie at Western Mass News, provisions in the bill are an ini- ment within their family, the one lawmaker is putting tiative aimed at bringing down service system and their com- the heat on sex offenders on the costs of textbooks in K-12 munity; greater knowledge of another front: filing a bill that and public higher education, a mental illness; better coping would ban them from playing required report from telephone skills; less anxiety related to Pokemon Go. The popular cell- and distribution companies on being able to control condi- phone game uses sophisticated double poles, and numerous tions; and higher reported lev- location software that allows sections aimed at streamlining els of problem-solving skills players, usually young ones, municipal government pro- related to family function- to wander around in search curement and operations.” ing. In other words, the NAMI of digital Pokemon creatures. FAMILY EDUCATION Family-to-Family education The fear: they might be lured REGION — The National program leads to positive life instead to places inhabited by Alliance on Mental Illness of changes for participants that sex offenders. Rep. Jonathan North Central Massachusetts enable them to feel more in Zlotnik filed a bill this week will offer NAMI’s 12-week fam- control of their own lives. that would bar sex offenders ily-to-family education pro- This Family-to-Family from playing the game, reports gram, a free course for fam- course is sponsored by SHNS’s Andy Metzger (pay ily caregivers of individuals a generous grant from wall). “The unique game and with severe mental illnesses, the Doyle Community its playing features present the starting on Friday, Sept. 9 in Fund of UMassMemorial- possibility that potential sex Leominster. HealthAlliance Hospital offenders could use the features The course, with enrollment Family members who are of the game to commit crimes limited to 20, will take place interested in enrolling in this against children,” Zlotnik said. on Friday evenings, 6:30-9:00, course should contact Greg at Your Guide To Local Fuel Dealers.

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Editor’s Note: The information con- tion, unregistered MV and intimidate (East Street) secure; 6:32 a.m.: MV stop stop (Glenallan Street) verbal warning; tained in this police log was obtained witness; 12:33 p.m.: assist citizen (walk (Spring Street) verbal warning; 7:59 10:33 p.m.: fire mutual aid (Wellington through public documents kept by the in) assisted; 12:40 p.m.: assist citizen a.m.: animal complaint (Pearl Street) Street) removed to hospital; 10:36 p.m.: police department, and is considered to (Spring Street) assisted; 1:23 p.m.: fire refer to ACO; 8:09 a.m.: MV stop (Central ATV complaint (Brown Street) gone on be the account of the police. All subjects alarm (Whitney Street) no FD service Street) verbal warning; 8:25 a.m.: inves- arrival; 11:31 p.m.: disturbance (Walnut are considered innocent until proven required; 1:25 p.m.: officer wanted tigation (Converse Drive) property Street) gone on arrival. guilty in a court of law. (walk in) advised civil action; 1:25 p.m.: seized; 9:03 a.m.: MV stop (Pearl Street) SATURDAY, JULY 30 MONDAY, JULY 25 property found (Templeton PD, South traffic citation; 11:43 a.m.: fraud (Hyde 12:05-12:32 a.m.: building checks, 1:23-2:22 a.m.: building checks, secure; Road) info taken; 1:30 p.m.: investiga- Street) report taken; 12:05 p.m.: ambu- secure; 12:09 a.m.: suspicious MV 2:57 a.m.: lift assist (Beech Street) ser- tion (Clark YMCA) report taken; 2:41 lance (West Street) transport; 12:08 p.m.: (Central Street) spoken to; 12:15 vices rendered; 4:20 a.m.: ambulance p.m.: property lost (Prospect Street) burglar alarm (Beachview Drive) false a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) writ- (Spruce Street) transport; 5:56 a.m.: MV info taken; 3:08 p.m.: assist citizen alarm; 12:09 p.m.: suspicious other (Rite ten warning; 12:41 a..m.: disturbance, stop (Glenallan Street) traffic citation; (Spring Street) spoken to; 4:08 p.m.: FD Aid) no PD service required; 12:46 p.m.: fight (Brown Street) services rendered; 6:08 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traf- call (Brown Street) assisted; 4:38 p.m.: larceny (River Street) report taken; 2:05 1:35 a.m.: ambulance (Ipswich Drive) fic citation; 6:20 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner ambulance (Fairbanks Street) trans- p.m.: ambulance (West Street) trans- transport; 6:07 a.m.: ambulance (School Road) traffic citation; 7:15 a.m.: DPW port; 5:52 p.m.: harassment (Juniper port; 2:19 p.m.: general welfare check Street) transport; 7:48 a.m.: DPW call call (School Street) refer to state DPW; Street) spoken to; 6:17 p.m.: animal com- (address not printed) services rendered; (Elmwood Road) referred; 7:51 a.m.: 7:21 a.m.: animal complaint (Hyde Park plaint (Maple Street) property returned 2:32 p.m.: unwanted party (Pleasant ambulance (Central Street) transport; Drive) refer to ACO; 8:20 a.m.: suspi- to owner; 7:37 p.m.: suspicious other Street) spoken to; 5:15 p.m.: 911 hang 8:06 a.m.: FD call (Spring Circle) ser- cious MV (West Street) advised offi- (Lake Street) refer to other agency; 7:51 up (Central Street) spoken to; 9:04 p.m.: vices rendered; 9:15 a.m.: MV oper- cer; 10:39 a.m.: assist citizen (walk in) p.m.: structure fire (Forristall Road) suspicious MV (Riverside Cemetery) ating erratically (Old Gardner Road) property returned; 12:55 p.m.: threats refer to FD; 9:36 p.m.: animal complaint gone on arrival; 9:43 p.m.: officer want- unable to locate; 2:32 p.m.: ambulance (Monadnock Avenue) report taken; 1:18 (Mill Glen Road) refer to ACO; 9:52 p.m.: ed (Gateway Convenience) unable to (Chestnut Street) transport; 2:59 p.m.: p.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) false MV stop (Summer Street) verbal warn- locate; 10:52 p.m.: fire unknown type burglary B&E (Lincoln Avenue) report alarm; 1:38 p.m.: ambulance (2 Cedar ing; 11:08 p.m.: officer wanted (Juniper (Memorial Drive) extinguished; 11:04 taken; 3:39 p.m.: brush fire (Robbins Terrace) transport; 2:49 p.m.: assist cit- Street) spoken to; 11:46-11:59 p.m.: build- p.m.: MV stop (Memorial Drive) spoken Road) no FD service required; 7:17 p.m.: izen (Spring Street) assisted; 3:52 p.m.: ing checks, secure. to; 11:41 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) burglar alarm (Rice Road) false alarm; assist citizen (Beals Library) spoken to; WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 verbal warning. 7:55 p.m.: extra patrols (Lake Denison) 3:55 p.m.: harassment (Juniper Street) 12:04-12:51 a.m.: building checks, FRIDAY, JULY 29 services rendered; 8:09 p.m.: general report taken; 4:46 p.m.: burglar alarm secure; 4:02 a.m.: ambulance (Central 12:25-4:15 a.m.: building checks, info (walk in) assisted; 8:50 p.m.: inves- (Snowbound Club) false alarm; 5:57 Street) transport; 8:46 a.m.: investiga- secure; 12:33 a.m.: suicide threats tigation (Commercial Drive) report p.m.: suspicious other (Front Street) tion (Walnut Street) info taken; 9:03 (Beaman Court) removed to hospital; taken; 9:47 p.m.: suspicious MV (Lake advised officer; 6:19 p.m.: lift assist a.m.: investigation (Glenallan Street) 9:28 a.m.: fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive) Denison) assisted; 10:08 p.m.: ambu- (Hyde Park Drive) services rendered; no PD service required; 10:18 a.m.: false alarm; 10:39 a.m.: general info lance (Prospect Street) transport; 10:53 7:16 p.m.: unknown type fire (Piper’s automatic fire alarm (Hatch Lane) ser- (Pond Street) info taken; 10:42 a.m.: acci- p.m.: disturbance (Whitney Street) spo- Grove) unable to locate; 7:36 p.m.: offi- vices rendered; 11:06 a.m.: extra patrols dent (Gardner Road) info taken; 11:42 ken to. cer wanted (IGA) spoken to; 9:20 p.m.: (River Street) services rendered; 11:12 a.m.: child welfare check (address not SUNDAY, JULY 31 harassment (Chase Lane) info taken; a.m.: 911 hang up (Lake Denison) no PD printed) spoken to; 11:51 a.m.: MV stop 2:23 a.m.: loitering (Central Street) 9:56 p.m.: suspicious MV (Grove Street) service required; 11:50 a.m.: ambulance (Butterworth Road) written warning; spoken to; 2:35 a.m.: noise complaint gone on arrival; 10:34 p.m.: general info (Spring Street) transport; 11:51 a.m.: lift 1:01 p.m.: general info (Ready Drive) (Clark Road) spoken to; 5:39 a.m.: fire (Lincoln Avenue) info taken; 10:58 p.m.: assist (Hill Street) services rendered; assisted; 1:26 p.m.: harassment order alarm (Bellecraft Woodworking) assist- extra patrols (cemeteries) secure. 11:56 a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) violation (Rindge Walmart) refer to ed; 7:35 a.m.: transport (Alger Street) TUESDAY, JULY 26 verbal warning; 12:20 p.m.: MV stop other PD; 1:45 p.m.: ambulance (town assisted; 7:56 a.m.: ambulance (Spring 12:12-1:45 a.m.: building checks, (Elm Street) traffic citation; 1:39 p.m.: hall) transport; 2:41 p.m.: tree down Street) transport; 8:19 a.m.: disabled secure; 12:52 a.m.: missing person MV stop (Hall Road) traffic citation; on wires (River Road) refer to other MV (Spring Street) no PD service (Eagle Road) unable to locate; 8:04 a.m.: 3:15 p.m.: traffic hazard (Baldwinville agency; 2:46 p.m.: keep the peace (Chase required; 8:30 a.m.: DPW call (River lift assist (Front Street) assisted; 9:25 Road) removed; 3:46 p.m.: extra patrols Lane) assisted; 2:51 p.m.: ambulance Street) referred; 9:41 a.m.: assist citizen a.m.: investigation (Academy Street) (Jackson Avenue) secure; 3:55 p.m.: bur- (Central Street) transport; 3:58 p.m.: (walk in) assisted; 11:52 a.m.: accident services rendered; 9:26 a.m.: traffic haz- glar alarm (Welch Road) call canceled; child welfare check (address not print- (Academy Street) report taken; 11:54 ard (Glenallan Street) no cause for com- 4:06 p.m.: officer wanted (Glenallan ed) spoken to; 4:11 p.m.: MV operat- a.m.: fire alarm (Athol Savings Bank) plaint; 9:54 a.m.: FD call (Front Street) Street) spoken to; 4:08 p.m.: ambulance ing erratically (Maple Street) spoken secured building; 12 p.m.: ambulance services rendered; 10:09 a.m.: animal (Hyde Park Drive) transport; 4:17 p.m.: to; 4:17 p.m.: keep the peace (Beech (Chestnut Street) transport; 2:43 p.m.: complaint (Maple Street) refer to ACO; neighbor dispute (Maynard Street) spo- Street) assisted; 5:26 p.m.: suspicious ambulance (Ipswich Drive) transport; 10:21 a.m.: automatic fire alarm (Hatch ken to; 4:28 p.m.: vandalism (Central MV (Murdock Avenue) dispersed gath- 3:04 p.m.: animal complaint (Ipswich Lane) false alarm; 10:35 a.m.: general Street) report taken; 5:07 p.m.: larce- ering; 6:50 p.m.: suspicious person Drive) refer to ACO; 4:22 p.m.: general info (walk in) info taken; 11:19 a.m.: ny (Glenallan Street) report taken; 5:17 (Glenallan Street) dispersed gathering; welfare check (address not printed) spo- repossession of MV (Town Farm Road) p.m.: accident (Gardner Road) services 7:02 p.m.: FD call (Pond Street) ser- ken to; 4:54 p.m.: lift assist (Lakeshore info taken; 11:36 p.m.: MV stop (Spring rendered) fire alarm (Independence vices rendered; 7:41 p.m.: MV operating Drive) services rendered; 6:25 p.m.: Street) verbal warning; 11:48 a.m.: Drive) false alarm; 10:21 p.m.: group erratically (Baldwinville Road) unable noise complaint (Maynard Street) spo- ambulance (Goodrich Street) transport; disturbance (Clark YMCA) spoken to; to locate; 7:50 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner ken to; 9:21 p.m.: ambulance (Morse 11:52 a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) 10:39 p.m.: ambulance (Green Street- Road) verbal warning; 8:32 p.m.: harass- Avenue) assisted; 9:28 p.m.: general info summons: Kristina M. Arsenault, age Gardner) refer to other PD; 11:02 p.m.: ment (Poland Avenue) spoken to; 8:45 (School Street) info taken; 10:332 p.m.: 25 of 25E Walnut St., Winchendon: unli- ambulance (Linden Street) refer to FD. p.m.: officer wanted (Cedar Terrace) assist citizen (Elmwood Road) assisted. censed operation of MV, forge or mis- THURSDAY, JULY 28 advised legal help; 9:08 p.m.: fraud use RMV document, MV lights viola- 12:29 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Chase Lane) spoken to; 9:46 p.m.: MV Area servicemen returning home

FORT POLK LA — Members naissance tasks, logistics and 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry 182nd Infantry and redeploys sensor receives a hit, then the of a task force with the New resupply and medical support Regiment and redeploys back back home this week as the soldier is considered wounded York Army National Guard’s and personnel replacements. home this week as the brigade brigade task force completes or a vehicle disabled, requir- 27th Infantry Brigade combat The brigade task force task force completes the train- the training exercise. ing all of the combat response team successfully completed included the entire New York ing exercise. The Joint Readiness Training actions to provide first aid and the rigors of a force on force Army National Guard brigade U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant Center allows Army units to evacuation. training exercise here July 29 combat team, along with sup- Joshua Sleight, from Rindge, conduct combat training in a The MILES gear enables and begin heading home this porting elements that includ- completed training here as realistic environment which infantrymen to conduct real- week. ed additional infantry units part of the Company B, 1-87 features a well-trained oppos- istic combat training against a The troops, with more than from Massachusetts, Rhode Infantry, 10th Mountain ing force, civilian role-players real enemy opponent and forc- 5,000 participants from more Island and Pennsylvania. Division, Fort Drum, NY and on the battlefield, high-tech es combat medics and logistics than 30 states across the coun- Aviation support for the task redeploys back home this week systems which monitor the personnel to hone their skills try, spent nearly the month of force included aircrews from as the brigade task force com- action, and observer-control- by treating simulated battle- July at Fort Polk as part of the Connecticut, Maryland and pletes the training exercise. lers to evaluate unit actions. field injuries or evacuating training rotation at the Joint Utah. Massachusetts Army All of the exercise partici- damaged vehicles. Readiness Training Center, Massachusetts Army National Guard 1st Sergeant pants and opposing force JRTC is one of the Army’s known as JRTC. National Guard Sergeant 1st Jeffrey Cesaitis, from troops wore the Army’s mul- three combat training centers Their experience included Class Anthony Basso, from Fitzwilliam, completed train- tiple integrated laser engage- at which brigade-sized units deployment and staging at Fort Winchendon completed train- ing here as part of the Delta ment system (MILES) gear for can conduct realistic train- Polk followed by more than 10 ing here as part of the 1182nd Company, 1st Battalion, 182nd the exercise. ing against an opposing force. days of offensive and defensive Forward Support Company Infantry and redeploys back The gear consists of a sen- JRTC specializes in light infan- missions in the post maneuver and redeploys back home this home this week as the brigade sor-leaden harness worn by try warfare and operations. It areas against a real opposing week as the brigade task force task force completes the train- the soldier and a halo of sen- is considered by Soldiers as the force. completes the training exer- ing exercise. sors attached to the soldier’s Super Bowl of Army training. The maneuver training is cise. Massachusetts Army helmet. In addition to sensors, The redeployment for the designed to challenge all the Massachusetts Army National Guard Specialist every weapon system also thousands of soldiers back to components of the maneuver National Guard Specialist Eric Michael Tambolleo, from includes a laser emitter. their home states is expected to brigade, including infantry, Reguera, from Winchendon, Winchendon, Mass., complet- When the soldier fires a be complete by Aug. 5. artillery and aviation opera- completed training here as ed training here as part of the blank with their weapon, the tions, engineering and recon- part of the Bravo Company, Delta Company, 1st Battalion, laser fires a beam. If a target

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Lynch and her hus- age 69 of Fitchburg enjoyed spending his time with his fam- Friday, May 27, 2016 at the Accentia band Edward W. of Winchendon, Misty passed away peace- ily and grandchildren. Health and Rehab Center, in Tampa, FL. L. Byers and her husband Andrew J. fully Monday morn- He is survived by his daughter Kelley She was the daughter of the late of Westminster, Melanie L. Brown of ing Aug. 1, 2016 in the and her husband Francis Joyce of Andrew F. Tambeau and Lucy B. Somerville, and Sarah E. Aucoin and Highlands with his Fitchburg, sisters Karen Cunningham (Cochran) and was born on Jan. 26, 1927 her husband Richard Jr. of Middleton, family at his side. and Pamela Smith both of Fitchburg, in Fitchburg. NH; five great-grandchildren and many He was born Feb. 12, grandchildren Brian Sturtevant and Mrs. Brown is survived by two nieces and nephews. 1947 in Fitchburg son Alexander Baker and two nieces, sons, Dennis S. Brown and his wife Mrs. Brown was employed as a sec- of Paul F. Cunningham Sr. and Yvonne Kimberly Flis and Becky Cochran both Lisa of Meredith, NH, and Richard D. retary at the Weyerhaeuser Paper (Roy) Cunningham. He was raised in of Fitchburg. He was predeceased by his Brown of Amherst, NH; a daughter, Company in Fitchburg, as a hostess at Fitchburg and was a graduate of Notre wife Susan M. (LaBonte) Cunningham Sharon A. Baum and her husband Peter the Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster, Dame High School. He then attended in 2013. of Westminster; a daughter-in-law, and as a secretary in finance at the Fitchburg State College and received At his request there are no planned Pamela Brown of Leominster; a broth- Salvation Army Headquarters in his Bachelor’s degree in education. funeral services or calling hours. Burial er, Thomas F. Tambeau and his wife Tampa, FL. She enjoyed activities such Paul went on to become a corrections will be private. The Lavery Chartrand Catherine of Granbury, TX. as sewing, bingo, bicycling, traveling officer and worked at MCI Concord for Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., She was predeceased by her husband with her husband, and spending time 25 years before his retirement. He was a Fitchburg is directing. of 54 years, Stephen J. Brown of Lutz, with her children, grandchildren and member of the Sons of American Legion FL, her son Andrew Brown formerly of great-grandchildren. Leominster, a sister Marion W. Spriggs Funeral services were on Saturday, and her husband Max E. of Oregon, a July 23, 2016 in the Westminster Chapel George F. Gilbride, 78 brother Robert E. Tambeau and his wife of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Elaine L. of Lighthouse Point, FL, two Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, LOWELL — George Donna and her husband, Bruce Desmond sisters-in-law, Teresa J. Matthews and Westminster, MA 01473. F. Gilbride, age 78, of Lowell. His two sons, George L her husband Gordon of Florence, and Burial followed in the Woodside a 51 year resident of Gilbride of Lowell and Thomas Gilbride Margaret M. Brown of Northampton, Cemetery, 9 Narrows Road, the Highlands sec- and his wife, Christine of Charlotte, and a brother-in-law James E. Brown Westminster. tion of the city, died NC. His sister, Patrica Rowsell and Thursday, July 14, at her husband, Rick of Chelmsford. His home surrounded by four brothers and their wives, Bob his family. of Sharpleigh ME, Don and Marylou He was born in Gilbride of Chelmsford, Patrick and Gerald ‘Ged’ DeGrandpre, 84 Chelmsford on May Julie Gilbride of Ashburnham, Jim and JAFFREY — Gerald time spent at the “Fish 18, 1938, the son of Patrick and Mary Sue Gilbride of Winchendon; 10 grand- “Ged” DeGrandpre, Camp.” He enjoyed Gilbride. He attended Keith Academy children, Matthew, Kelsi, Connor and age 84, of Jaffrey died snow shoeing and has and Lowell Tech. He worked in the elec- McKenzie Gilbride, Deanna and Thomas trical and high tech fields into his 70s. Desmond, Bradley and Ashley Bissell, Thursday July 14, 2016 passed this love along Mr. Gilbride was a communicant of St. Jessica and her husband Michael Frost, in Keene following a to his children and Margaret Church in Lowell and enjoyed Jennifer and her husband Andy Fuller; brief illness. grandchildren. fishing at Lake Winnipesaukee, and in four great-grandchildren, Michael, He was born Survivors include years past on his boat in Newburyport. Sam, Adam and Evan. Also, his closest April 15, 1932 in his wife of 60 years, In his support of higher education, Mr. friends, Lathan and Christina Dixon Winchendon, son of Juliette (Martin) Gilbride has donated his body to Tufts and their children Aidan and Cora of the late Arthur and DeGrandpre; three Medical School. Lowell. Andrea (Letoile) DeGrandpre. sons Martin, Paul and Stephen; four He was the husband of the late Phyllis A memorial service was held at Saint A lifelong resident of Jaffrey, Ged grandchildren; one great grand- E. (Rynne) Gilbride. He is survived by Margaret Church in Lowell Saturday graduated from Conant High School child; two sisters Andrea “Mitzie” his two daughters, Debora and her hus- July 30, 2016. and had attended UNH before enlisting DeGrandpre and Collette DeGrandpre; band, Brad Bissell of Alton Bay, NH, and in the United States Army. Following a brother Charles DeGrandpre; nieces his discharge he returned to UNH and and nephews. earned his Bachelor’s degree in eco- As per Ged’s request, there will be no nomics. formal services at this time. Mark C. Lawrence, 51 During his youth he worked summers Private burial will be at the conve- WINCHENDON — band, father and family man, who loved at the Monadnock State Park. nience of the family. Mark C. Lawrence, spending time with his family. Ged had worked at various lending In lieu of flowers, the family has age 51, of 99 Hill St. He leaves his wife of 27 years, institutions in the Monadnock area. asked that memorial contributions died peacefully at his Barbara A. (Collyer) Lawrence; four First with the Monadnock National be made to either the Monadnock residence Wednesday children, Kayla Rose Lawrence, Mark and Savings Banks, then Winchendon Humane Society, 101 W. Swanzey Road, afternoon, July 27th, Christopher Lawrence II, Chloe Rose Savings Bank, and eventually retir- Swanzey NH 03446 or to the Society with his family at his Lawrence and Drew Christopher ing as senior vice-president from the for the Protection of New Hampshire side. Lawrence, all of Winchendon; a brother, Peterborough Savings Bank. Forests, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord He was born in Scott Matthew Lawrence and his wife Ged loved the outdoors and especially NH 03301. Boston on May 30, 1965, Susan of Whitman and a niece, Ashley son of the late Robert E.J. and Anna Lawrence. Rose (Zappi) Lawrence and had lived A Mass of Christian burial was in Winchendon for 12 years, after mov- held Tuesday, Aug. 2 in Immaculate Rose V. (Kladky) Hartford, 88 ing from Hudson. He attended North Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce St. Quincy High School. Winchendon. WINCHENDON was also predeceased by a daughter, Mark worked as a field supervisor Memorial donations may be made — Rose V. (Kladky) Virginia S. (Hartford) Johnson, in 1996. for Comcast, for whom he worked 22 to the Lawrence Children Education Hartford, age 88, for- She is survived by her son, Burton L. years. He enjoyed sports and helped Fund, care of Bethpage Credit Union, merly of Winchendon, Hartford of Amesbury; two daughters, his wife Barbara as an assistant coach 899 So. Oyster Road, Bethpage, NY 11714. died peacefully Sharon R. Hackett and her husband, with Castaways swimming team of Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Thursday, July 28, Keith A. Hackett of Gardner; Janice Winchendon. Mark was a member of Central St., Winchendon was entrusted 2016 in Beth Israel M. Caddell and her wife, E. Jazz Paz Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. with arrangements. Deaconess Hospital of Houston; and three grandchildren, He will be remembered as a good hus- after an illness. Samantha, Taila, and Terin. She was born March The private funeral service will 7, 1928, in Haverhill, daughter of the be under the direction of Fletcher- Harold C. ‘Hank’ Sherwood Jr., 92 late William LaFlamme and Beulah Hebert Funeral Home, 70 Pleasant St., (Quimby) LaFlamme. After working Winchendon. PETERSHAM — He leaves a daughter, at New England Baptist Hospital and In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Harold C. “Hank” Abigail L. Sherwood the former Gardner State Hospital, she tributions may be made to the Sherwood Jr., age 92, and her significant moved to Winchendon in 1954 to raise Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant of 15 West Street, died other, Bob Guignard her beloved and growing family. Rose’s St., Watertown, MA 02472 (alz.org), or to peacefully Monday of Petersham; nieces greatest love was spending time with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, evening, July 25, 2016 and nephews, John her children and grandchildren. She 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 at his residence with and Alecia Sherwood, also enjoyed music, dancing, crossword (Nationalmssociety.org). his family at his side. Peter and Mary puzzles, and watching the Red Sox. To sign the online guestbook, please He was born in Sherwood, Meg and Her husband of 37 years, Vernon visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Worcester on April Skip Green, Diana and S. Hartford, passed away in 1989. She 21, 1924, son of the late Harold C. and David Rice; brother in law Bill Reece and Doris (Nordmark) Sherwood and lived children and niece Jane; two stepdaugh- in Petersham for many years. ters, Connie Helstowski and husband Hank proudly served his country as a Stan of Athol and Patricia Tourigny member of the United States Naval Air of Ashburnham and their children; Beverly E. (Raymond) Rich, 96 Corps during World War II and Naval Danny, Kristen and Madelin, children TEMPLETON – breakfasts and holiday meals at the Reserves in Korea. He later graduated of a late stepdaughter, Corinne Ayotte; Beverly E. (Raymond) Snowbound Club, the Winchendon from Hobart College, New York with a two great grandchildren and many good Rich, affectionate- VFW and the American Legion. She and degree in economics. He continued his friends. In addition to his wives and ly known by many Mitch spent many summers at Crown education by taking other courses. stepdaughter; he was predeceased by a as “Gramma Rich”, Point Campground in Perkinsville, VT Hank was a sales representative in the brother, Richard C. Sherwood and his age 96, of 51 Hospital where she was known as “Gramma tri-state area for Starrett Tools until his wife Grace and two sisters, Margaret Road, died peacefully Rich” making Sunday breakfasts for retirement. Following his retirement, Fernando and her husband Vinnie and Tuesday evening, July the entire campground donating the he owned and operated an antique shop Elizabeth Ann Sherwood. 26, 2016 in Heywood profits to the improvement of the camp- from his residence with his first wife. A memorial service was held Hospital, Gardner, ground. In her 70s, she rode across An avid outdoorsman, he loved fishing, Saturday, July 30, 2016 in Petersham with her family at her side. country on the back of Mitch’s Harley hunting and hiking. He also enjoyed Congregational Church, 21 North Main She was born in Winchendon on Jan. Davidson motorcycle. playing and watching golf. He was a Street, Petersham. A reception followed 22, 1920, daughter of the late Ralph N. She leaves her children, William E. member of North Quabbin Anglers, at the American Legion in Orange. and Myrtie M. (Kinsman) Raymond and Rich and his wife Vicky of Gardner, American Legion in Orange, Elks Lodge Memorial donations may be made was a 1938 graduate of Murdock High Patricia Daigle and her husband in Orange and the VFW in Athol. to American Cancer Society, 20 Speen School. Beverly lived in Templeton fol- Patrick of Winchendon and Thomas Hank was preceded in death by two Street, Framingham, MA 01701. lowing high school and was married to Kosakowski and his wife Edith of wives. His first wife, Mae Elizabeth Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 the late John Kosakowski. In 1949, she Baldwinville; a son-in-law Barry Morse (Fowler) Sherwood, died in 1994 and Central Street, Winchendon is directing married Howard E. Rich, with whom of Baldwinville; a half sister, Mary his second wife, Elizabeth (LaPlante) arrangements. she spent many happy years until his (Raymond) Morse of Florida; 10 grand- Sherwood died in October of last year. death in 1980. From 1981 until his death children, 15 great grandchildren, seven three years ago, Beverly’s soulmate and great great grandchildren and many SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by faxing (978) 297-2177, companion was Mitchell Menard whom nieces and nephews. She was prede- or by e-mailing the editor at [email protected]. she lived with in Baldwinville. ceased by a daughter, Jean (Rich) Morse Beverly worked for many years as a and three brothers, Russell Raymond, We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a JPEG photograph to nursing assistant at the office of the late Gerald Raymond, Marshall Raymond print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. Dr. Gould in Baldwinville. She was a and half sister Norma (Raymond) seamstress and cake decorator creating Cosentino. many “wedding cakes” for many for- A brief memorial service was held tunate friends and family, worked as a Monday, Aug. 1 in Stone-Ladeau Funeral switchboard operator in the early days Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. of Simplex, owned and operated a restau- Please bring your memories and stories rant with husband Howard, worked at to share. Boeing Aircraft in Washington state Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, STONE-LADEAU FUNERAL HOME and happily worked with daughter-in- Templeton at a later date. law Edie at Temptations Boutique in In lieu of flowers, memorial donations 343 Central Street Athol. Bev was known for her beautiful may be made to Baldwinville Nursing Winchendon, MA 01475 artwork and paintings. At one time, she Home Residents Activities Fund, 51 taught painting classes. Hospital Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436 For 20 years Beverly, with her late or to the charity of one’s choice. TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Tel: 978-297-0077 • Fax: 978-297-0075 companion Mitch prepared Sunday Friday, August 5, 2016 ­8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Abare receives ACS award BY JERRY CARTON kids really stepped up. It carried over COURIER CORRESPONDENT from season to season. Field hockey Murdock high school girls varsity does something at football games to basketball coach Jim Abare has been raise money for research and aware- named the recipient of the American ness. The softball game did it at their Cancer Society’s Massachusetts season-ending game at the American Coaches v. Cancer Ambassador award Legion, with that project organized by and will be feted at a ceremony next then junior Sydnie St. Pierre. The kids month. at this school have taken this up and “Our selection committee was so they’re really committed to doing what impressed by coach Abare’s energy they can.” and commitment. He went above and “It’s not just the kids, either. They beyond,” said Greg McKeever, commu- kick it in this town when it comes to nity manager for special events of the things like this, for causes like this,” New England chapter of the American Abare pointed out. Cancer Society. Coaches vs. Cancer began as an “Jim and his team did a phenome- NCAA Division-1 program in 1993 nal job getting other Murdock teams when coaches decided they wanted to involved in the project. His players get involved in an effort to raise funds also deserve a lot of credit,” McKeever for cancer research. That came follow- added. ing the death of North Carolina State Murdock’s field hockey program has coach Jim Valvano and the establish- participated in the ‘Playing for a Cure’ ment of the ‘Jimmy V Foundation’. “That was the catalyst for coaches to project every October and during the Morgan St. Pierre photo two most recent seasons, the boys and get involved,” noted Abare who added girls hoopsters set aside a night for Coach Jim Abare has been recognized for his work. every year a pre-season tournament is Coaches vs Cancer events and fund-rais- who died from cancer just after his high “Kids like Haley Jandris and Deanna played at Madison Square Garden. ing. Last spring, the softball team did school graduation in 1969. “Back then, Polcari made the difference. They had McKeever said the decision to expand likewise. “That’s what we’re talking they didn’t have the medical advances such a spirit of giving. On our coaches to the high school level came several about,” said McKeever. they do now,” he noted. vs cancer night last season, we must years ago. “We thought it was the natu- “This isn’t about me,” reflected Abare, So while the cause is personal, Abare have had 65 or 70 notes on the gym ral next step and coach Abare is a great “but it is personal for me.” It’s personal deflected credit for the award largely to wall from kids. Every family is affect- representative of what his school and for the coach because he had a brother MHS athletes. ed. Everyone knows someone, and our others are doing,” he remarked. Are you ready for some football?

WINCHENDON — With fall fast approaching, it’s soon football season, and Bob Polcari, director of the Pop Warner organization was busy last weekend fitting the youngest players with uniforms at the Old Murdock Senior Center. The results speak for themselves.

Mat Plamondon photos Beckett Campbell, age 9, gets a helmet adjust from Bob Polcari. At right: Once he’s outfitted, Alexander Fluet strikes a pose. Below: Noah Bond and Alexander Fluet with Bob Polcari helps Alexander Fluet, age 6, with his uniform. the meanest poses possible.

High fives for the uniforms from Alexander Fluet and Noah Bond, age 5, with Bob Polcari.

Local players Ryan Kaminsky, Molly Murphy and Julia Shelly are among those who are either Tryouts Hoop camp on playing summer hoops or competed in spring leagues. “If you want to be good, you can’t just play a cou- scheduled ple months out of the year,” reminded Hicks, who tap this weekend played college ball at Notre Dame (“not the one in REGION — The New England Diamond Devils Softball South Bend,” he laughed) where the Meriden, CT organization will hold tryouts for the 2017 season Sunday, BY JERRY CARTON native averaged 20 points his senior season. Hicks Aug. 21 at FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY. COURIER CORRESPONDENT has taken his Gardner eighth grade boys travel The program will offer teams at the 10u,12u,14u,16u & WINCHENDON — AAU basketball camps (ris- squad to states three times. Diamond Prospect teams. Tryout times are 10u-2 p.m., 12u-3 ing grades 3 -12, boys and girls alike) are set Kirkland played his college ball at UMass where p.m., 14u-4 p.m. & 16u & prospect team-5 p.m. Players should for Murdock high school’s gym tomorrow and in February 1999 he was honored as the Atlantic check in at Pappas Field 30 minutes prior to their time slot. Sunday, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ten player of the week. Kirkland currently coach- The program is under the direction of two time National Sponsored by Future Hoops, the camp, “gives es the Gardner boys seventh grade travel team. Championship Coach Jim Coppo and includes several high kids a chance to work on game fundamentals O’Malley didn’t play college ball, but a couple school coaches including Murdock’s Mike Fontaine and without game pressure,” said Lamont Hicks, who years ago returned to his alma mater to revitalize Keene Assistant Varsity Coach Ralph Bartlett. is president of the organization. Joining him will Murdock’s boys program, which hasn’t reached Coppo, the Keene High School coach, previously spent be MHS boys varsity coach Matt O’Malley and Districts since 2011. 18 seasons at ConVal Regional High School, leading the vice-president Chris Kirkland. “Coach O’Malley is doing a great job,” said Cougars to the 2013 State Championship and five Final 4 “The level of instruction the kids will get is Hicks, adding, “it’s a great thing to do to go back to appearances in addition to capturing back to back ASA high,” asserted Hicks, who said as of Wednesday, your school and help.” National Championships and NSA World Series Runner Up more than 20 youngsters had signed up to par- Future Hoops started three years ago and now honors. ticipate. “They’re going to learn a lot and have a has nine teams throughout the area. For more information, please contact the New England chance to improve their games.” The camp costs $125 and registration remains Diamond Devils at (603) 209-2664; or www.diamonddevils- open today online at thefuturehoops.net. softball.com and Facebook: New England Diamond Devils Softball. Friday, August 5, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­9 Local sci-fi conclave draws crowd BY GREG VINE Center, was absolutely packed with event, the convention was organized COURIER CORRESPONDENT fans of comic books, science fiction nov- by Leominster comic book writer and REGION — The Plastic City ComiCon, els, and tales of horror. Billed as the artist Keith Gleason. held Saturday at Leominster’s Veterans first of what is planned to be an annual Gleason has been authoring comic books of various genres for about a decade. A fan of comic book conven- tions, Gleason, decided to host an event that was free and open to the public. He noted that most such conventions can charge and admission price of $50 or $60. Some 45 vendors were on hand for Saturday’s event, and not a single table was left wanting for attention. There was something for everyone. One of those hawking his wares was Fitchburg native Sean Sweeney. Sweeney is a sports writer for the Fitchburg Sentinel & Enterprise and former sports editor for Stonebridge Press, the parent company of the Courier. Sweeney writes novels that take place on other planets, in other galaxies, in the future, and around the world of present day. His best-known and most success- ful work has been his Jaclyn Johnson series. He describes Johnson as “a comic book character in a novel. She’s Greg Vine photos a partially blind CIA counter-terrorism Author Sean Sweeney (l) and Plastic City ComiCon organizer Keith Gleason. The event was the agent. She’s sort of like James Bond first in what Gleason hopes will be an annual convention. meets Lara Croft meets Daredevil. Her parents died in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon.” “I’ve always been a storyteller,” Sweeney says. “Working in radio and for newspapers I was always writing, so my work on novels just blossomed. This is something I really love; and I Batman took a break from fighting crime in discovered I was really good at it. I just Gotham City to attend the first annual Plastic have to keep going.” City ComiCon comic book convention last The stories of Jaclyn Johnson have Saturday in Leominster. flowed from Sweeney’s pen – or, more likely, popped up on his computer mon- celebrities included Paul Kupperberg, itor – since 2013. He recently completed a former editor for DC Comics and for his seventh novel in the series and is the Weekly World News (famous for currently working on number eight, reporting Elvis sightings and ongoing which is due out in February. stories about the infamous Bat Boy). “My work has a decidedly liberal Kupperberg has also written for Archie, political slant,” he admits, “but it hasn’t Green Lantern, and Supergirl comics. seemed to impact sales.” Joe Carmanga has been a writer on the Johnson’s adventures have taken Ultimate Spider-Man, Guardians of the place in a variety of locations, including Galaxy, and Avengers Assemble series Boston, Leominster, Paris, London, and of comic books. And artist Veronica Sydney. Much of Sweeney’s latest novel Fish has put pen and ink to paper for is set in Seattle. Pirates of Mars, the New Archie series, When asked how he can present an and The Wendy Project. authentic picture of cities around the If anyone was wondering about the globe without actually traveling to popularity of comic books in this com- them, Sweeney says, “Google Maps is puter and Pokemon Go age, attendance an awesome resource.” at Saturday’s event seems to indicate Vintage comic book collectors browse through the offerings of Bedrock Comics of Framingham. A number of well-known comic book the demand for such publications Bedrock, one of several vintage comics vendors at Saturday’s Plastic City ComiCon, offered writers, editors, and artists were on hand remains pretty healthy. everything from Batman to Archie, from Green Lantern to Sgt. Rock. at Plastic City ComiCon. Convention

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Made you look? Others do too. Keep your business in the public’s eye: advertise in the Courier (978) 297-0050 x100 [email protected] Friday, August 5, 2016 ­10 Winchendon Courier ELECTIONS continued from page A1­­­ YOU This is the first year we’ll be offering it.” She said early voting will be held between Oct. 24 and Nov. 4. Ballots will be cast in the Veterans Services office LOOKIN’ at town hall. “We’ll be open at least two nights until 8 p.m., probably AT ME? Tuesday and Thursday,” said LaJoie. “I want to make sure we accommodate everyone, especially the folk in pre- cincts 2 and 3. A lot of them work out of town and don’t get home until late afternoon or early evening. As for absentee ballots for the general election, LaJoie said those will be sent to the town sometime after the primary. A training session for election workers was held Tuesday afternoon to familiarize them with the new voting machines. The devices were ordered as problems with the old machines mounted and it became known that replacement parts would be more and more difficult to get. The new machines should make it easier for election officials to tally votes and the counting of write-in votes should consume less time. Polls on for the Sept. 8 primary and the Nov. 8 general election will be open from 7 a.m. Until 8 p.m. Morgan St. Pierre photo “These new voting machines will make our lives so You got a problem with that? This fellow much easier,” said LaJoie, with a sigh or relief. seems to need an attitude adjustment, or maybe just a scratch between the ears.

Trump and company inward and Americans turning bration of the great diversity of rificed his life for our country VIEW want us to believe we are a continued from page A4­­­ on one another, while turning America, and heard a plea that never would have made it to nation on our knees, a nation our backs on those “huddled we work to forge that diversity the U.S. under Trump’s pro- whose power and influence – blacks, whites, Asians, native sphere of the two events could masses” who dream of making posed prohibition of Muslims has somehow deteriorated to Americans, gay, straight, not possibly have been more this – the greatest nation on entering the country. He rhe- that of a third-world country, young and old – into a truly divergent. You didn’t need to earth – their new homeland. torically and powerfully asked a nation beset by a plague of united nation working toward be standing in Quicken Loans Instead of urging communica- if the Republican standard unrest and murder, FBI crime common goals. And we also Arena or the Wells Fargo tion and cooperation between bearer had ever read the U.S. statistics illustrating quite the heard the words “compromise” Center to feel – and I mean minority communities and Constitution. I believe we all contrary not withstanding. We and “cooperation,” words really feel – the differences the police, they stoop to deni- know the answer. were prodded to be suspicious noticeably absent at the RNC. between the two conventions. grating the Black Lives Matter Finally, Republicans gave of our fellow Americans, espe- But for me, the short speech The GOP gathering in movement. Finally, we were us a nominee who believes cially those with a darker skin given by Khizr Khan did more C-Town just oozed negativity, left with the image of doors “our country is a hell hole”; tone or who follow religions than almost any other to under- darkness, and anger. Even sit- being knocked down and 11 Donald’s exact words, not not considered “mainstream.” cut Trump’s claim on the title ting in my living room, the million or so people dragged to mine. Democrats have given We heard a nominee who of commander in chief. Dan sense that convention-goers’ jail to await deportation. us a nominee who – despite wants to be the leader of the Rather said it best in a column heads were about to explode The Democratic conven- her many faults – sees the good free world talk of weakening in the Daily Kos: was absolutely palpable. Brows tion was strikingly differ- in this country while believ- NATO. The Trump campaign “For all the artifice sur- were furrowed, sweat beaded ent. The former chairman ing that together we can make even insisted that a plank rounding politics, for all the on foreheads, and veins swelled of the Republican National things even better. which supported sending arms self-conscious messaging from close to popping. Committee, Michael Steele, Next to my picture in the to Ukraine to defend itself politicians, it’s sometimes too The vision of the United called it the best Republican 1973 Oakmont Regional High against Russia be removed easy to forget that this is the States presented in Cleveland convention he had ever seen. School yearbook, the editors from the GOP platform. manner in which we as a peo- certainly didn’t come close to And he wasn’t far off the mark. printed my favorite Winston But at least we were given ple govern ourselves. But every how I believe most Americans The DNC exuded the kind of Churchill quote: “For myself an accurate picture of the kind so often all of this stagecraft see this great country. Instead hope, optimism, and can-do I am an optimist - it does not of future Republicans – and falls away and we are left with of the “shining city on a hill” spirit that was, quite frankly, seem to be much use to be any- Donald Trump – see for our a pure and singular American painted by Ronald Reagan reminiscent of the Republican thing else.” nation. They see an America moment. The speech...by Khizr more than three decades convention that nominat- Forty-three years later, I withdrawing from the rest Khan, a Muslim-American ago, we were presented with ed Ronald Reagan in 1980. In believe that more than ever. I of the world, leaving allies whose son - Army Capt. something more akin to the fact, Reagan’s name likely was prefer to believe that by work- to fend for themselves. And Humayun Khan - died serving dark image of a crime-rid- invoked more in Philadelphia ing together we can make our while Republicans castigate in Iraq, was perhaps the most den, despairing Gotham City. than it was in Cleveland. already-great nation great- President Obama for negoti- chilling of the Convention. Donald Trump assumed the Yes, there was a healthy er still. I sincerely hope most ating a treaty with Iran and More immediately, this elegant mantle of Batman by declar- dose of Trump-bashing. But, other Americans will reject allegedly failing to stand up to act of patriotism struck a per- ing “I am the only one” who while the GOP painted a dark, Trump’s appeals to hate, rac- Syria’s Bashir al-Assad, they fect note of defiance in the face can fix things. 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culture in the middle school. Middle “We want to hire teachers who want going on. We welcome input and I’m MIDDLE SCHOOL school is very different from high to be part not just of the school commu- sure they’ll like what they see. We have continued from page A1­­­ school. In middle school, kids are start- nity but the entire community. Those some amazing people here who are real- ing to find themselves. They’re learning are the kind of people who tend to be ly dedicated to these students and any- through the hall outside the office. “We about themselves and they’re starting committed completely,” opined Vezina. one who wants to come see us will pick have a great custodial crew here. They to figure out who they are. It’s our “Melissa lives in town and Sarah’s not up on that commitment,” she noted. don’t get the appreciation they deserve, job to help guide them through these far away and they’re both the kind of On Aug. 24, incoming sixth graders but we’re grateful to them,” stressed years and that’s one reason why it’s so people whose energy and enthusiasm and their families will be invited to the Vezina who herself will be moving into important we keep our own separate are what we’re looking for and what we annual step-up day, which will include the main middle school office. “I think identity,” she pointed out. want here.” a tour and a cookout. it’s important that I be closer,” she said, Several new teachers will be on board Vezina is, of course, well aware of the “The students were here last spring, “but I’m really not the sit-in-the-office in the coming year. Melissa Woolfrey, school choice issue. “We’re going to be but many of the parents might be see- kind of person, either. I like to be out who lives in Winchendon, will be teach- sending out letters to families talking ing the school for the first time. They’ll in the hall and in classrooms. That’s ing sixth grade math and science and about all the good things we have here. I be able to meet teachers and staff and where you get a feel for what’s really Sarah Moore will be teaching seventh want parents to understand they’re wel- we’re hoping they’ll feel comfortable going on.” grade social studies. come to come anytime and see what’s and excited afterwards,” said Vezina. “We’re continuing to build our own LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE recourse against the Mortgagor, the Massachusetts 02461-0389, within of the premises contained in said mort- OF REAL ESTATE Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attor- thirty (30) days from the date of sale. gage shall control in the event of an By virtue and in execution of the ney. The description of the premis- Deed will be provided to purchaser for error in this publication. TIME WILL Power of Sale contained in a certain es contained in said mortgage shall recording upon receipt in full of the BE OF THE ESSENCE. Mortgage given by Luz E Pereira to control in the event of an error in this purchase price. The description of the Other terms if any, to be announced Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, dated publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE premises contained in said mortgage at the sale. April 29, 2005 and recorded with the ESSENCE. shall control in the event of an error in HSBC Bank USA, National Worcester County (Worcester District) Other terms if any, to be announced at this publication. Association, as Trustee for Fremont Registry of Deeds at Book 36219, Page the sale. Other terms, if any, to be announced Home Loan Trust 2006-B, Mortgage- 1, subsequently assigned to Deutsche Deutsche Bank National Trust at the sale. Backed Certificates, Series 2006-B Bank National Trust Company as trust- Company, as Trustee for GSAMP DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Present Holder of said Mortgage, ee for the registered holders of GSAMP Trust 2006-SD1, Mortgage Pass- F/K/A GREEN TREE SERVICING By Its Attorneys, Trust 2006-SD1 Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-SD1 LLC ORLANS MORAN PLLC Through Certificates Series 2006-SD1 Present Holder of said Mortgage, Present holder of said mortgage PO Box 540540 by Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, by By Its Attorneys, By its Attorneys, Waltham, MA 02454 assignment recorded in said Registry ORLANS MORAN PLLC HARMON LAW OFFICES, Phone: (781) 790-7800 of Deeds in Book 47678, Page 253, P.O. Box 540540 P.C. 13-017732 subsequently assigned to Deutsche Waltham, MA 02454 150 California Street July 29, 2016 Bank National Trust Company, as Phone: 781-790-7800 Newton, MA 02458 August 5, 2016 Trustee for GSAMP Trust 2006-SD l, August 5, 2016 (617) 558-0500 August 12, 2016 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, August 12, 2016 201403-0783 - TEA Series 2006-SDI by Deutsche Bank August 19, 2016 July 22, 2016 (SEAL) National Trust Company as trustee for NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE July 29, 2016 COMMONWEALTH the registered holders of GSAMP Trust OF REAL ESTATE August 5, 2016 OF MASSACHUSETTS 2006-SD1 Mortgage Pass Through By virtue and in execution of the Power LAND COURT Certificates Series 2006-SD1, by of Sale contained in a certain mortgage MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL assignment recorded in said Registry given by Leslie F. Olin to Countrywide OF REAL ESTATE COURT of Deeds in Book 51267, Page 209, of Home Loans, Inc., dated March 10, By virtue and in execution of the Power 16 SM 005616 which the Mortgage the undersigned 2004 and recorded with the Worcester of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage ORDER OF NOTICE is the present holder, for breach of the County (Worcester District) Registry given by Timothy J. LeBlanc and Kelly TO: conditions of said Mortgage and for the of Deeds at Book 33046, Page 254, A. Dalton to Mortgage Electronic Troy D. Carbone; Pamela J. Morais purpose of foreclosing the same will of which mortgage the undersigned Registration Systems, Inc. as nomi- and to all persons entitled to the ben- be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM is the present holder by assignment nee for, Fremont Investment & Loan, efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief on August 26, 2016 at 620 Teel Road, from Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. its successors and assigns, dated Act:, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.: Winchendon, MA, all and singular the to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP June 12, 2006 and recorded with the Federal National Mortgage premises described in said Mortgage, dated May 14, 2009 and recorded Worcester County (Worcester District) Association (Fannie Mae) to wit: with said registry on May 20, 2009 at Registry of Deeds at Book 39156, Page claiming to have an interest in a A certain parcel of land on the Northerly Book 44271 Page 75 and by assign- 143 subsequently assigned to HSBC Mortgage covering real property in side of Teel Road in Winchendon, ment from Countrywide Home Loans, Bank USA, National Association, as Winchendon, numbered 4 Mellen Worcester County, Massachusetts Inc. to Green Tree Servicing LLC Trustee for Fremont Home Loan Trust Road, given by Troy D. Carbone being shown as Lot 2 on a plan enti- dated November 8, 2012 and record- 2006-B, Mortgage-Backed Certificates, and Pamela J. Morais to Mortgage tled “Plan of Land in Winchendon, ed with said registry on November Series 2006-B by Mortgage Electronic Electronic Registration Systems, MA, Prepared for Eric M. & Elaine V. 15, 2012 at Book 49962 Page 317 Registration Systems, Inc. by assign- Inc. as nominee for American Olson,” Vorce, Soney and Associates, and by assignment from (corrective) ment recorded in said Registry of Mortgage Network, Inc., dba Inc. Land Surveyors, dated April 2, Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Deeds at Book 49142, Page 106; of American Mortgage Network of MA, 1990 and recorded with Worcester Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing which Mortgage the undersigned is a DE Corp. , its successors and District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book LP to Green Tree Servicing LLC the present holder for breach of the assigns, dated December 14, 2007, 635, Plan 77, bounded and described dated March 2, 2015 and recorded conditions of said Mortgage and for and recorded with the Worcester as follows: Commencing at an iron with said registry on March 25, 2015 the purpose of foreclosing same will be County (Worcester District) Registry pin in the Northerly Line of Teel Road at Book 53506 Page 386, for breach sold at Public Auction at 9:00 AM on of Deeds in Book 42188, Page 322, at the Southwesterly corner of Lot 3 of the conditions of said mortgage August 19, 2016 at 26 Toy Town Lane, and now held by plaintiff by assignment shown on said plan; thence NORTH and for the purpose of foreclosing, the Winchendon, MA, all and singular the has/have filed with this court a com- 54° 18’ 19” West, by the Northerly line same will be sold at Public Auction premises described in said Mortgage, plaint for determination of Defendant’s/ of Teel Road, 15.93 feet to a point; at 1:00 p.m. on August 17, 2016, to wit: Defendants’ Servicemembers status. thence NORTH 34° 28’ 24” West, by on the mortgaged premises located A certain parcel of land with any If you now are, or recently have been, the Northerly line of Teel Road, 115.40 at 71 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, buildings and improvements there- in the active military service of the feet to a point; thence NORTH 58° 44’ Worcester County, Massachusetts, all on, situated on Toy Town Lane in United States of America, then you 56” West, by the Northerly line of Teel and singular the premises described in Winchendon, Worcester County, may be entitled to the benefits of the Road, 46.12 feet to an iron pin at the said mortgage, Massachusetts, being shown as Lot Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Southeasterly corner of Lot 1, shown TO WIT: “15” on a plan entitled “Definitive you object to a foreclosure of the on said plan; thence NORTH 29° 07’ A certain parcel of land on the South- Subdivision Plan, Toy Town Heights, above-mentioned property on that 29” East, by Lot 1 as shown on said easterly line of Glenallen Street in Winchendon, Massachusetts”, which basis, then you or your attorney must plan 285.98 feet to an iron pin in line Winchendon, Worcester County, Mas- plan is recorded with Worcester file a written appearance and answer of land of Lot 3 shown on said plan; sachusetts, being shown as lot ‘’A’’ on District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book in this court at Three Pemberton thence SOUTH 40° 44’ 10” East, by Lot a plan entitled ‘’Plan of Lots Surveyed 763, Plan 102, to which plan reference Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or 3 shown on said plan, 165.04 feet to a for Mary E. Bosworth Winchendon, MA is hereby made for a more particular before August 29, 2016 or you will be point; thence SOUTH 27° 02’ 28” West, Scale 1 inch = 30 feet — July 8, 1988, description of said Parcel and said Lot. forever barred from claiming that you by Lot 3 on said plan, 284.20 feet Szoc Surveyors, 32 Pleasant St., Being the same premises conveyed are entitled to the benefits of said Act. to an iron pin in the Northerly line of Gardner, MA’’ which plan is record- to the herein named mortgagor (s) by Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Teel Road and the place of beginning. ed with Worcester District Registry of deed recorded with Worcester District Justice of this Court on July 18, 2016 Containing 1.022 acres BEING the Deeds, Plan Book 608, Plan 121, to Registry of Deeds herewith. at Book Attest: same premises conveyed to Granter which plan reference is made for a 39156, Page 141 ______herein by deed of Donnie R. Parks more particular description. Containing The premises are to be sold subject to Deborah J. Patterson and Christine M. Parks, dated April 29, 0.6895 acres according to said plan. and with the benefit of all easements, Recorder 2005, recorded immediately prior here- For title, see deed of Robert Van Dyke restrictions, building and zoning laws, (OM 15-014446) to. Book 36218, Page 398 to Leslie F. Olin dated September 15, liens, attorney’s fees and costs pursu- August 5, 2016 The premises are to be sold subject 2003 recorded in Worcester District ant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, to and with the benefit of all ease- Registry of Deeds Book 31640, Page tax titles, water bills, municipal liens Town of Winchendon ments, restrictions, building and zoning 111. and assessments, rights of tenants Zoning Board of Appeals laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed and parties in possession. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE bills, municipal liens and assessments, recorded with Worcester County TERMS OF SALE: Notice is hereby given that the Zoning rights of tenants and parties in posses- (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC sion. in Book 31640, Page 111. DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) HEARING on Wed Aug 17, 2016 at TERMS OF SALE: These premises will be sold and con- in the form of a certified check, bank 7:05 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium, A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND veyed subject to and with the benefit treasurer’s check or money order will 2nd Fl., 109 Front St., Winchendon, DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, be required to be delivered at or before MA 01475, on the Special Permit appli- in the form of a certified check, bank easements, covenants, liens or claims the time the bid is offered. The suc- cation of Janet Lee of 80 Baldwinville treasurer’s check, or money order will in the nature of liens, improvements, cessful bidder will be required to exe- Rd. Winchendon & Rebecca Robillard be required to be delivered at or before public assessments, any and all cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement of 27 Brooks Rd. Winchendon MA for the time the bid is offered. The suc- unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water immediately after the close of the property located at 91 Central St St., cessful bidder will be required to exe- and sewer liens and any other munic- bidding. The balance of the purchase Winchendon, MA 01475 identified as cute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement ipal assessments or liens or existing price shall be paid within thirty (30) Winchendon Assessors Map 5B3 Par- immediately after the close of the bid- encumbrances of record which are days from the sale date in the form cel 112 owned by Patrick E. Doyle, 87 ding. The balance of the purchase in force and are applicable, having of a certified check, bank treasurer’s Central St. Winchendon MA 01475 for price shall be paid within thirty (30) priority over said mortgage, whether check or other check satisfactory to a Special Permit to open a retail busi- days from the sale date in the form or not reference to such restrictions, Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee ness as required per Article 5.2.2B of of a certified check, bank treasurer’s easements, improvements, liens or reserves the right to bid at the sale, the Winchendon Zoning Bylaw. Said check or other check satisfactory to encumbrances is made in the deed. to reject any and all bids, to continue property is located in the PD- Planned Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee TERMS OF SALE: the sale and to amend the terms of Development Zoning District. A copy reserves the right to bid at the sale, to A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 the sale by written or oral announce- of the application is available at the reject any and all bids, to continue the ) Dollars by certified or bank check will ment made before or during the fore- Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town Hall. sale and to amend the terms of the sale be required to be paid by the purchas- closure sale. If the sale is set aside All interested persons should plan to by written or oral announcement made er at the time and place of sale. The for any reason, the Purchaser at the attend. before or during the foreclosure sale. If balance is to be paid by certified or sale shall be entitled only to a return BY: Cynthia Carville, Chair the sale is set aside for any reason, the bank check at Harmon Law Offices, of the deposit paid. The purchaser Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, shall have no further recourse against July 29, 2016 only to a return of the deposit paid. Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the August 5, 2016 The purchaser shall have no further P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Mortgagee’s attorney. The description www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Friday, August 5, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­13

MWCC Nicholson and her ties, the Center is home Mountain, associ- 2013, MWCC students in been on board about a continued from page A1­­­ co-workers take time to the United Way Youth ate director of Youth the program turned in month after receiving to look back at the past Venture of Central Venture. As well, more than 144,000 hours her Masters in educa- the region and we’re year, “and that’s why I Massachusetts program, Nicholson added the of service learning, vol- tion from Merrimack always looking to involve say I’m humbled by the and Murdock Middle Center also works with unteerism, internships College in community as many local organiza- energy and enthusiasm of and High schools are the local Community and field experience. engagement. “This is a tions as we can. We look the students, our faculty an active participant. Action Center. The Cathy Teague used to great program, I can tell at organizations which and our partners. At the Earlier this summer, Center partners as well live in Winchendon and already, and it offers so can be mentors” to the same time, we also ask the Courier quoted MHS with senior centers and when she was a student much for students,” she several hundred students ourselves — how can we champion Kris Provost Boys and Girls clubs and at the Mount and active said. participating in the pro- spread our wings and do (the term ‘faculty advi- many others. in student government, “The level of student gram. even better. You have to sor’ is not used) as say- The Center’s work has “Shelley approached me involvement speaks to But it’s not just the stu- look at the numbers, but ing he’s already received been noticed. Last year, and invited me to work the culture of the college. dents, fanned out across the numbers don’t tell the student project proposals the Mount received the with the program. When Students work one-on- the region, who are real story. The real story for the school year which 2015 Civic Engagement ‘they’ say it’s too good to one with faculty with a involved. “Our faculty is, are the ones from our stu- begins later this month Classification from the be true, it usually is, but common goal,” stressed too,” stressed Nicholson. dents and partners about and expects to be getting Carnegie Foundation not in this case. This is a Nicholson. “They’re very much a how they’re making a dif- more as the start of class- for the Advancement of great place to be.” part” of the program. ference in the communi- es draws nearer. Teaching, a designation That sentiment was During the summer, ty,” she noted. “Murdock’s a good originally granted in 2008. shared by new staff assis- Among other activi- partner,” said Lauren During FY academic year tant Julie Cronin, who’s

neglected and is now “partially paved and objectives. The policy, a ground- responsibilities, I’d be more interest- BOH and partially graveled.” breaking initiative implemented ed in seeing what the specific plan continued from page A1­­­ The petition further states “(t)he by Gloucester Police Chief Leonard would be,” said Moury. “I think we also neglect of the town has devalued our Campanello, allows “any person who have to look at the cost implications. I board with photographs that showed property, created road hazards, and has enters the police station and requests would suggest the chief participate in a heavy clouds of dust suspended in the caused long term damage to our vehi- help with their addiction to opiates round-table discussion with the town’s air around his home at 75 Russell Farm cles...(W)e have spoken with a DPW (to) be immediately screened into the substance abuse task force. I think it’s Road. supervisor, who has informed us that ANGEL Program.” Campanello has time to reinvigorate that committee. “Cars and trucks often come down the our road should have been maintained gained nationwide recognition for his This should be a cooperative program hill and around the curve (just before in the paved condition that it was efforts. between the police department and Pratt’s home) at a pretty good clip and before.” Once in the program, participants Board of Health.” they kick up a lot of dust. I know you An e-mail from Town Manager Keith will receive assistance from the police Moury also noted that Gloucester has can’t have an officer sitting out there Hickey to Pratt indicates the town cur- in finding the appropriate resourc- access to resources via Lahey Health all day long, but I wish there was some- rently has no plans to pave Russell es or facility to help them deal with Sytems. thing that could be done. I’ve counted Farm Road. their addiction. Campanello has also “I don’t know if Heywood (Hospital) around 200 cars driving up and down Board member Jason Moury said, arranged ambulance service for partic- has similar resources,” he said. that road on any given day.” “The only thing we might be able to ipants who need transportation to an “Gloucester has rehab facilities and In addition to kicking up dust, Pratt address are the health issues from intake facility. other resources we don’t have. I don’t said vehicles speeding round the corner the dust. Whether or not the road gets The policy also states “(a)ll officers want to set up the chief for failure.” also end up spraying his front yard and paved is up to selectmen. I think you having contact with anyone requesting “This is better than throwing (addicts) the front of his house with pebbles and should come back to us when you get help with their addiction will be profes- in jail,” said Bond “I think we should small stones. the results of the tests. In the meantime, sional, compassionate, and understand- get the task force to develop goals and Last December, Pratt presented the I suggest you go before the Board of ing at all times.” the steps for meeting those goals. This BOH and the town manager with a Selectmen to discuss your concerns and Bond made a motion that “we draft a is not just one department’s issue.” petition signed by eight residents of the issue of paving the road.” letter proposing it be put in the chief’s Board Chairman Lionel Cloutier Russell Farm Road asking that the road In other business, Ed Bond asked goals and objectives. This is a serious said he would meet with Hickey to be re-paved. The petition states when fellow board members to urge Hickey issue. I would think the chief would be talk about how best to implement the Pratt moved to Winchendon nearly 20 to have Police Chief David Walsh able to emulate this program in some ANGEL Program. years ago, the road was paved. The add implementation of the Volunteer fashion.” documents states the road has been ANGEL program to his list of goals “Before adding this to the chief’s

chili and who may be Grove Street for many Fire Department and the say hello to the children. and a hot dog special. A FUN DAY interested in becoming years, but the Kiwanis Department of Public Face painting will also be sno-cone vendor will also continued from page A1­­­ a judge should show up decided to try a differ- Works. Kids will also available. be on hand to cool off peo- at 11 a.m. for the judge’s ent venue this year. The have the opportunity In addition to plenty of ple suffering from warm the cook off and a venue training. organization decided to extinguish a fire in a chili, attendees will also temperatures or even that would facilitate com- Last year’s winner in the American Legion small home under the be able to chow-down at warmer chili. petitors and visitors. The the chili category was would be an appropriate auspices, naturally, of the “Famous Kiwanis A number of craft ven- winners, who capture Michael Merola, Richard site. Admission is $8 for local firefighters. Elsa Food Tent.” Some of the dors will also be on hand the state crown in their LaFrance took the chili adults, $1 for children 12 from Frozen and the items available at the and a ticket auction will respective divisions, gain verde crown, and the years of age or younger. Davis Farmland cow tent will be hamburgers, be held. an automatic berth in the salsa title went to Mark This is the Kiwanis’ larg- will also be on hand to fried dough, chili dogs, World Championship, Frechette. est fundraiser of the year. which takes place in This year there will be Entertainment will be October. at least 20 cooks vying provided by The Mychael Categories include for one of the three titles. David Project (formerly chili, which consists of Some last-minute regis- The Help Wanted Band), beef in a red sauce; chili trations are also expect- who will start playing verde, which is a green ed. Some of last year’s around noon. DJ Mark sauce with either chicken competitors came from Desmarais will enter- or pork, and; salsa which as far away as California tain when the band is on can consist of just about and Florida. Cooks from break. anything. Judges use a around New England There will be entertain- spoon to sample the chil- also traditionally take ment for the kids, includ- ies and either a spoon or part in the competition. ing a petting zoo and unsalted chip to taste the The cook off has taken touch-a-truck, with vehi- salsa. Anyone who loves place at Bentley Field on cles from the Winchendon

MUCH NEEDED

Morgan St. Pierre

A very dry summer means rain was welcomed; but having it create a calm, balmy art show as well was a bonus. Friday, August 5, 2016 14 Winchendon Courier