(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Friday, September 9, 2016 Newsstand: 75 cents No slowing down Conflicting info for this racer from DESE leaves BY GREG VINE COURIER CORRESPONDENT schools frustrated GARDNER — When he moved to Gardner from the Canadian province BY KEITH KENT centile, this year the report of New Brunswick at the age of 21, COURIER CORRESPONDENT says we were dropped to 12 Leonard LeBlanc had no way of know- WINCHENDON — The percentile and told we didn’t ing he would wind up making a living official report discussed at meet target.” in the harness racing business. Some the School Committee last Romano when reading the 45 years ago, LeBlanc fell into racing week is not available to the report, made a very strong almost by accident. general public as yet; but it cased based on the Department A construction worker by trade, has been provided on a pre- of Education’s very own words LeBlanc moved to Gardner when he liminary basis to the schools showing the department and was unable to find work around his involved. Murdock Principal report findings did not add up Canadian home. After a time, he start- Josh Romano addressed to the final evaluation they ed his own business, which he operat- the extremely conflicting provided with the following: ed for about two years. Massachusetts Department English Language Art ‘ELA’ Then it happened. of Education report with the gap narrowing, all students on “I had a friend who had a horse School Committee, which target; high needs, on target. here,” says LeBlanc. “After a while Romano said gave the school Mathematics proficiency he entered her in a claiming race. In “meets” or “exceeded” expec- gap narrowing, all students on a claiming race a horse is for sale up tations in all the categories yet target. until shortly before the race is run. failed to meet its target, and Science proficiency needs Well, somebody claimed her – bought lowered the school’s percentile gap narrowing, all students, her. My friend decided he wanted to average rating. on target, high needs, above get her back but I knew he didn’t have When discussing the report target. the money. I told him ‘I’ll buy half but Romano said, “Today we got ELA growth, all students on you have to train her and race her.’ about as big of a kick in the target, high needs, above tar- So, I wound up owning half a horse teeth as you can get from the get. and it just took off from there.” Department of Education. We Math Growth, all students And at the age of 77, LeBlanc shows got our preliminary account- on target, high needs, on tar- know signs of slowing down. ability data, and I am going get. “I’m going to do it until I’m not able to share the details with you After a brief pause, a very to do it anymore. I’d sell out now if I because when I saw it I was concerned Romano said, was smart,” he says with a wry smile. pretty disappointed. Last year Turn To SCHOOL COMMITTEE “But what would I do? Sit around and Greg Vine photos we were at 17 to the 18th per- page ­­­A10 Turn To LEBLANC page ­­­A11 The gelding Trigger Finger and Leonard LeBlanc in a moment of bonding. Plans underway to re-dedicate GAR Park

BY RICK WARD SPECIAL TO THE COURIER WINCHENDON — The resto- ration of Winchendon’s Grand Army of the Republic Park is nearing completion. The cannons have been restored, trees planted, gazebo upgrad- ed, crumbling walkways newly paved, and park benches about to be installed. Through the generosity of the Robinson- Broadhurst Foundation, and those who purchased trees, the park, located on Murdock Avenue across from the Old Murdock Senior Center, has a new face. The GAR Park Restoration Committee has set the offi- cial dedication ceremony for Sunday, Oct. 2, starting at Greg Vine photos 12:30 p.m. and promises fun for the entire family. There The mural on the wall was painted by the fellow playing the accordian in will be Civil War era music by this segment pictured. It has been in place for decades. Shades of Gray camp band; a wreath laying at the Soldiers’ Monument by American Legion Post 193; musical selec- The Glen Caffe`: tions by the Murdock Glee Club; and, the keynote speech and Gettysburg Address by President Abraham Lincoln. Portraying Lincoln will be satisfying appetites Steve Wood, named “Best Lincoln Look-Alike” by New Hampshire Magazine, and featured on television’s for a decade “Chronicle.” If raining, the dedication will be held in the Courtesy photos auditorium of the Old Murdock BY GREG VINE Memorial YMCA), holding COURIER CORRESPONDENT The statues of a Civil War soldier and the cannon are symbolic of the Grand jobs ranging from secretary to Army of the Republic. Turn To GAR page ­­­A11 WINCHENDON — This interim executive director.” week, Toy Town’s Glen Caffe` But the restaurant business celebrates 10 years of satisfy- was calling and Morin decid- ing the appetites of customers ed to take the plunge. from near and far. “I’ve always wanted a Rivers Edge expanding hours It was a decade ago that restaurant,” she says. “I love Sally Morin purchased the to cook, eat, and I love peo- BY JERRY CARTON to his culinary roots. the food business is always a building at 63 Glenallan St. ple. I’m always meeting new COURIER CORRESPONDENT “Doing dinners is how it challenge,” said Silver. from the local Veterans of ‘family’ and friends. I used WINCHENDON — Arriving started for me,” Silver recalled. “By the way, we’re going to Foreign Wars post. For about to come here as a kid. They in town almost a year ago to “I didn’t get into the break- be looking for cooks, too,” he two years before Morin moved would rent the place out for serve breakfast and lunch, the fast business until around added. in the VFW had rented the special events. As a matter of Rivers Edge on Spring Street 2009 with the Ugly Omelette” Dinner menus are, of course, site to the Richard Milburn fact, I rented it for my moth- enters a new era a week from in Lunenburg. “Dinners really very different from those for Academy. er’s 60th birthday.” tonight when it opens for din- are my old-school roots.” breakfast and lunch. Evening “I was in the food business Some of the eatery’s custom- ner from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and “People have been asking offerings will include baked in high school and college,” ers are people from around Saturday evenings. me for a while — when are stuffed lobster, prime rib, says Morin. “I was in the food the state coming to visit or It’s a new era for the restau- you going to start doing dinner chicken piccata, pasta prima- trades program at Monty inter loved ones at the nearby so I guess you can say we’re vera, steak tips, chicken broc- rant but not for owner Seth Tech. I also spent 25 years doing it by popular demand. Silver who says he’s returning at the Clark (now the Clark Turn To GLEN CAFFÉ page ­­­A11 It’s going to be a challenge but Turn To RIVERS EDGE page ­­­A8

LOCAL SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE A day on the Second year “The man who is swim- ming against the stream farm for middle knows the strength of it.” school football 6 5652510431 2 PAGE 9 - Woodrow Wilson PAGE 8 Friday, September 9, 2016 ­2 Winchendon Courier Rotary hears details of playground project

BY TARA VOCINO slide and climbing structure while par- COURIER CORRESPONDENT ents cleaned the structure to ensure the GARDNER — Two organizers spoke playground was in place for the first to Gardner Rotary Club members day of school on Aug. 29. about the progress of a once-vandal- The town laid new blacktop along the ized community playground at Toy walkway so children could play on the Town Elementary School last week at renovated structure, she said. Williams Restaurant. As of Aug. 30, the parent group raised Parent Renee Tenney-Eldredge rep- about $6,000. resented the Project Playground group As for the staff group, Michel while Pre-K and Alternative Lifelong explained she is involved with play- Learning Director Suzanne Michel ground projects in grades kindergarten represented the Save Our Playground to five. She joked she left teaching and group. went to the dark side when she became Tenney-Eldredge began her presenta- an administrator. tion by explaining with parents’ count- She taught for 18 years and never less volunteer hours, they were able to knew about the vandalism. pull the project together since she and “That goes to show how important her 8-year-old daughter, Madison, went communication is,” Michel said. “It looked fine from far away, but I never before the School Committee on June 16 Mat Plamondon photo about two and a half months ago. got close enough where I could see the “A renewed awareness was estab- damage.” Suzanne Michel makes a presentation to the Rotary Club as Renee Tenney-Eldredge waits her lished via social media with a Facebook She said the damage was so fair turn to speak. page, after my daughter, Madison, beyond repair that there was talk of closing the playground. When she came home from a visit to Toy Town communication in a small community found that out, she sat there appalled Santos. Elementary, her soon-to-be new school,” can do just as much as a big city with a and with her mouth open, thinking of a “They welcomed me graciously,” Tenney-Eldredge said. “She enjoyed the large population. way to help. Michel said. “Steve backed us up every tour; with the exception of the play- Michel said students don’t have to be “It is very expensive to tear down step of the way.” ground. She described the state of the special education to get an education a playground, and the school budget Like Tenney-Elredge, she said the playground to me and questioned, ‘Why that is special to them. just couldn’t afford it,” Michel said. collaboration was outstanding. is the slide boarded up, and why are She thanked the Rotary Club for their “Several attempts were made, but they “We even had children out there there so many bad words blacked out.’” time, and she hopes she can speak at fell through.” cleaning,” Michel said. She said Saturday’s boot drive alone other community clubs. She thought since the playground Tenney-Eldredge thanked raised about $1,300. Michel said checks can be made to serves the community-at-large, she has Winchendon Courier Editor Ruth “Thank you so much,” Tenney- Winchendon Public Schools and mailed to have a mission for how to preserve DeAmicis for connecting with Powell’s Eldredge said. “It’s been an amazing 2 to Memorial School, 32 Elmwood the playground. Landscaping, which donated mulch. ½ month journey, but we’re not done Road, Attn: Suzanne Michel, Memo: That mission was: the playground is Joe Rosa, of Powell’s Landscaping, yet. It goes to show, ‘When there’s a Playground. a center for children to engage in phys- offered materials and time to assist will, there’s a way’. When people pull As soon as checks come in, she sends ical activity that stimulates the brain. with widening of the playground walk- together, it can be done.” a thank you letter for tax purposes. “If children don’t get up and move, way, Tenney-Eldredge added. She thanked district Facilities Rotary Club Secretary Dottie their bodies aren’t ready to take in And she gave a shout-out to parent Director Jim Murphy and staff for Yablonski of Gardner, was responsible information when they get back from Danielle Antonellis, who facilitated a working tirelessly to install the new for finding guest speakers this month, recess,” Michel calendar raffle, where more than 600 and she is glad Tenney-Eldredge and said. tickets were sold. Performance Press Michel came. So, she wore her generously printed calendars. “I read an article about it, and I want- special needs hat. Because this has been so well-re- ed to get more information about it,” “I love and am ceived, additional tickets were print- Yablonski said. “They are interested in passionate about ed,” Tenny-Eldredge said. “Local stores the community, and in the needs of the intensive need offered to sell the calendars: To Each His Own Design, Powell’s Landscaping, community. I learned what the prob- students,” Michel Lickity Splitz, and Not Just Produced, lems were. As she said, I did not realize said. “They drive or via Facebook request on the Project they were so bad. When you first look at what I do every Playground page.” it, it looked fine. I’m glad they installed day. They need But she was quick to note that the a fence to protect the kids.” that playground work is not done until swings are Yablonski said she will make a dona- more than anyone installed and the basketball court is tion. else.” Real Estate Brokerage resurfaced. Rotary Club Treasurer Mike Ellis Michel then New nets for the hoops, and consider- said some of the most effective and & Consulting reached out to ation to install a swing set will be given, important projects began as grassroots. Superintendent Earning the public’s Trust Tenney-Eldredge said. “This is no different,” Ellis said. “I Steve Haddad and School has been in session for four give a great deal of credit to these ladies one consumer at a time he directed them days, as of the presentation date, but 22 for getting the attention and support in for over 30 Years toward Tenney- parents have already approached her such a short time period.” Eldredge and to acknowledge the fencing installed by Tenney-Eldredge said the collabora- parent and PTO www.morinrealestate.com Cheshire Fencing. tion between administration, School President Tina 978-297-0961 “We have a superintendent who lis- Committee, the Town Manager, and tens to us and who hears our mes- the community, locally and outside of sages,” Michel said. “We installed the Winchendon, has produced results. fencing for safety reasons to protect our Ellis said the humanitarian group children. Safety means everything to has helped to eradicate polio by 99.9 us. 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This craft just ‘felt’ right Accuracy Watch The Winchendon Courier is commit- ted to accuracy in all its news reports. Although numerous safeguards are in place to ensure accurate reporting, mis- takes can occur. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at the top right hand corner of page three in a timely manner. Tracy Gambill photo If you find a mistake, call (978) 297-0050 during normal business hours. During The four friends intent on their work Susan Ellis photo non-business hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor At left: (l-r) Louise Parmenter Hammerman will return your phone call. Or contact of Westminster, Deb Write of Gardner, Marilou Ingemie of Fitchburg, Patty Marsh the editor at the following email: ruth@ of Fitchburg, and Rosemary Laverdiere of stonebridgepress.com. Leominster stand with their finished artwork after a GALA needle felting workshop. BY TRACY GAMBILL barbed needles of COURIER CORRESPONDENT different sizes, ultimately producing two pictures – a colorful Fall Harvest concert WINCHENDON — The Gardner Area League of Artists beach scene and a black cat sitting outside. recently held a needle felting workshop at the Isaac Morse Participants found it almost meditative once they got scheduled house on Front Street. Instructor Karen Sugalski, artist and the hang of it. Self-proclaimed ‘crafty friends’ Rosemary GALA member from Gardner, was happy to share her knowl- Laverdiere, Deb Write, Marilou Ingemie, and Patty Marsh REGION — Tickets are now available edge with students last Saturday. are all educators who decided to do the class as a last hoorah for a Fall Harvest Concert with the New According to GALA’s Facebook page, “Felting is an ancient for the summer before school began. England Symphony Orchestra (formerly way to make fabric in a non-woven process. It is done by tan- Write said she felt successful and said there was “nothing known as Thayer Symphony Orchestra). gling mammal fibers…by using a needle with barbs to tangle like success to encourage you to do more.” She liked the new The concert will take place at the Clinton the fibers.” home of GALA. “It’s a beautiful spot...a lovely use for this.” Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. Those who attended learned about the history of felting The class was so popular that another will be scheduled in 1. Tickets can be purchased at Thurston and the many types of fibers that can be used for the craft. the winter. House and Sunrise Boutique in Clinton, They intermeshed fibers by repeatedly stabbing them with as well as through the NESO’s website at newenglandsymphony.org or (978) 466- 1800. We’ll celebrate the fall season and chase away New England’s worst Annual 9/11 ceremony at Cathedral scheduled demons with music of film, classics, and Broadway. Experience a full sympho- RINDGE — The Remember to in a snare, so the children of man are RFB&D in their NYC studios. Mullen ny orchestra at the beautiful Clinton Remember September 11 memorial will snared at an evil time, when it suddenly recorded the names at the Pentagon. Town Hall. The program will feature be presented at the Cathedral of the falls upon them.” The United Nations Translation and music from Harry Potter films, The Pines in Rindge on Sunday, Sept. 11. The 9/11 victims’ names are read Editorial Division offered their help Phantom of the Opera, The Sorcerer’s The Remember to Remember by actress Betsy Palmer, actor Jerry with the pronunciation of victims’ Apprentice (Disney’s Fantasia), Night September 11 memorial is a reverent Orbach, Admiral Mike Mullen, former names. The Boston Marathon Bombing on Bald Mountain, and many more! reading of the names of the 2,977 peo- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Orlando Shooting victims will be Violinist Eunae Koh will be featured ple who were killed by the terrorist at the Pentagon, Public Affairs Officer read live at the Cathedral of the Pines. in the Danse Macabre by Camille Saint- attack against the United States on Sept. Alan Hicks of the Port Authority of New Pelletier, age 65, of Winchendon, has Saens. 11, 2001, the names of the five victims York & New Jersey, and volunteers at been involved with 9/11 memorials With the orchestra’s new seat pricing who perished as a result of the Boston the New York Unit of the Recording since 2001. He volunteered at Ground structure, our concert tickets have never Marathon Bombing, and the 49 victims for the Blind & Dyslexic organization. Zero for several months in the wake of been more affordable. Single tickets are of the Orlando Shooting. In honor of Palmer read the names of the victims the terrorist attack. The recording was $18 general admission, $15 for seniors the 15th anniversary of 9/11 there will of Flight 11, Flight 175, Flight 77, and first presented in 2002, as part of the and $12 for students. Bring your family, be two readings of the victim’s names. Flight 93. The volunteers at RFB&D first anniversary tributes in Battery friends, or significant other to a mem- The first reading will begin at 8:45 a.m. recorded the names of the victims at Park, NYC. In 2008, Remember to orable concert you won’t want to miss. The second reading will begin at 1 pm. the World Trade Centers and the FDNY Remember September 11 was expanded The NESO is offering a 3-concert Each reading will take approximately firemen. Hicks recorded the names of to include all the names of the victims. subscription series, including the Fall three hours. the officers from PANY&NJ. Orbach Remember to Remember September Harvest Concert. Subscribers will enjoy The theme of the memorial is from read the names of the NYPD police 11 is an all volunteer effort. Volunteers seating in a specially designated section Ecclesiastes 9:11-12. “11. Again I saw officers. Mullen read the names of the for the memorial include: students and at the Clinton Town Hall, as well as early that under the sun the race is not to Pentagon victims. faculty at Franklin Pierce University access to insider video about the con- the swift, nor the battle to the strong, Remember to Remember September at Rindge, American Legion Cheney certs. A full season subscription costs nor bread to the wise, nor riches to 11 was organized by artist/poet James Armstrong Post 5 of Peterborough, no more than $71, with discounts for the intelligent, nor favor to those with Pelletier in collaboration with RFB&D, NH, American Legion Auxiliary, seniors and students. knowledge, but time and chance happen the United Nations, and the Pentagon. and the Westminster Amvets, Sons Remaining concerts in the 2016-17 sea- to them all. 12. For man does not know Production Director Todd Palumbo of the Amvets, Ladies Auxiliary of son are: his time. Like fish that are taken in an oversaw the recordings read by Palmer, Westminster, and individuals through- Holiday Pops Concert, Dec. 17, 2016, evil net, and like birds that are caught Orbach, Hicks, and the volunteers at out the region. Monty Tech Celtic Fantasy Concert, March 18, 2017, Clinton Town Hall Our vision is “Connecting New England with Great Music.” For more information about our excit- Courier Capsules ing upcoming season please visit: BUSINESS WORKSHOP Control Officer, has issued cdc.gov/rabies/exposure, Massachusetts RMV and NewEnglandSymphony.org. A two-hour workshop a notice of a positive case or contact the Board of are tax deductible. www. designed to give small busi- of rabies in a wild animal; Health at (978) 894-2771. petplate.org ness owners a start in using after an investigation into a AHIMSA GRANT Founded in 1999, Ahimsa Facebook for marketing domestic animal exposure. REGION — Ahimsa Haven is a non-profit, will be held 6 p.m., Sept. To date, it has not been Haven is happy to no-kill, volunteer-run shel- YEARS 12 at the Jaffrey Chamber detected in any domestic announce they are a recip- ter. Ahimsa (pronounced of Commerce. Participants animals (dogs, cats, etc…). ient of a 2016 grant from the ah-HIM-sa) is a word mean- need not be Chamber Chairman of the Board Massachusetts “I’m Animal ing compassion and non-vi- OF members to attend. Cost of Health, said that, “The Friendly” license plate pro- olence. Ahimsa Haven is $35 and pre-registration Board strongly recom- gram. Funds will be used relied on foster homes until is required at this site: mends that cats and dogs towards Ahimsa Haven’s the opening of their shelter SATISFIED https://jaffreyfacebookbe- that are not vaccinated be spay/neuter program, at 381 Baldwinville Road, ginner.eventbrite.com vaccinated immediately; which alters all cats and Templeton in September of SERVICE Presenter Christine any cat or dog due for a dogs prior to being adopted. 2013. For more information Halvorson of Halvorson booster should be vaccinat- The “I’m Animal please call 978-297-2673 or New Media will teach how ed immediately.” Friendly” license plates email info@ahimsahaven. to create a business page, The town pointed out are a program of the org. the difference between a that wild animal out in the Massachusetts Animal business page and a per- daylight hours does not Coalition. Funds are dis- sonal page on Facebook, necessarily indicate rabid persed annually to organi- and how to use a business behavior; the following are zations who demonstrate a page effectively without behaviors to be aware of: need for and provide low- spending a lot of time at 1. Overly aggressive cost spay/neater services. it. Crafters, artists and behavior Massachusetts Animal non-profits could also ben- 2. Friendly or fearless Coalition (MAC) is a state- efit from attending. behavior wide, non-profit organiza- Halvorson will also be 3. Animal appears to be tion comprised of animal conducting a live broadcast intoxicated (not sure on its professionals and individ- through Facebook at noon feet, etc…) ual volunteers dedicat- on Sept. 14. Participants 4. May appear lethargic, ed to working together to can have their social media laying down decrease the number of questions answered then Citizens are advised to not homeless, neglected, dis- by visiting facebook.com/ touch any wild animal but placed and abused animals HalvorsonNewMedia at rather, if noticing anything in Massachusetts. MAC’s that time. Participating is strange, call the Templeton “I’m Animal Friendly” free. Police Dispatch at (978) 939- License Plate program TEMPLETON WARNING 5638 which will coordinate helps fund spay and neu- The Templeton Board with Animal Control. ter programs across the of Health, in conjunction For more information on state. These charitable with the Templeton Animal rabies exposure go to www. plates are available through

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Response to Kaepernick Back to the same old Unsettling...But Expected In what has been in the past week or called a thousand-year View two. So, what has event, tropical rains in from this Americans’ panties same old Louisiana take at least in a twist? 11 lives and severely Corner What is every- damage 40,000 homes. body talking about? Even the college age students are back in school as of this week. Routines are GREG beginning to be normalized every where as the bed times become earlier, meal- In Italy, an earthquake An NFL quar- times even out, expectations for rising and getting dressed and ready are all in and its aftershocks VINE terback’s refus- place. reduce several medi- al to stand for the So the big sigh is given by parents everywhere as they attempt to get into that eval towns to rub- National Anthem. groove of normalcy. ble while claiming nearly 300 souls. Really? Not that things have settled down of course. Just look at the calendar elsewhere President Obama stares down Vladimir Really. in the newspaper today. This weekend is just packed! Putin at a G20 summit in China and San Francisco 49ers QB Colin And we made an error (of course, we aren’t infallible). The Through The Doors the U.S. and China sign on to a global Kaepernick refused to stand for the concert this Saturday night isn’t to benefit the Lions, though that service club has climate agreement. A wave of bombings National Anthem at the start of his sponsored them in the past; this time the band booked the hall themselves. Instead, carried out by ISIS kills at least 48 in team’s final two games of the presea- the Lions have booked the Beatles tribute band Studio Two for Oct. 15 this year. Syria. Tens of thousands of people pour son. The six-year veteran of the NFL So, if you are a huge Doors fan, this weekend if for you. The Beatles will be here into the streets of Caracas to demand says he’ll continue his protest because in October and that one does benefit the Lions; who do a lot for our community. the ouster of Venezuela’s president. Turn To VIEW ­­­A9 There is a book out currently called “Bowling Alone” that decries the fall of All of these things have happened page community service and community involvement in general. We can attest to the phenomena in Winchendon. It is hard to come across willing volunteers for town offices, for elected positions and for the service clubs. It is hard to get volunteer coaches and managers for children’s events and teams. It is hard to organize events and expect people to attend. Question 2, a billion concerns Why? You have probably under 150 students and nything The desire of people to interact with one another in a community setting is already seen the pas- A families exercising their disappearing apparently. We have become an insular society. We don’t need one sionate television adds Near & right to choice out of another or the need to mingle. both for and against the district. That is $1 We also don’t feel the need to give back. “Question 2” already Far million that could go to A check written to some nebulous charity is enough of a feel good to satisfy the played time and time books, teachers, parapro- need to give. Actually giving time and effort is not necessary. again. Let’s examine the KEITH fessionals, technology, The days of Beals, who worked hard at his feed store, saved his money and cold hard numbers and and much more. gifted the town with funding for a public library; the days of Clark who ran his the reasons for this. KENT Now let’s use the Athol chair company successfully, saved his money and gifted the community with a Currently Royalston Regional recreation center; the days of Murdocks who worked hard at their manufacturing Massachusetts has School District as an company, saved their money and gifted the town with a high school; those days roughly 80 Charter Schools functioning example of what can happen. A town of are gone. in the Commonwealth. Those schools roughly 11,500 vs Winchendon, a town The days of 50 member service clubs like Lions and Kiwanis are also gone. Those educate roughly four percent of all pub- of about 10,300. The ARRSD is an even two clubs, while extremely active with the membership they have, are struggling; lic school students in our state with worse local example of the possibilities and could use more people. some 41,000 attending, and up to 37,000 of school choice and its devastating That feeling of community just is gone. People who work in Boston leave home on the waiting lists depending on what financial effects. Currently, that district at 4 a.m.; stop at Fitchburg on their way home to shop at 6 p.m. and never leave information source you use. What do has roughly 325 students who choice their homes once there. If they know about activities in the town where they have those students equal? Lots of dollars out costing a whopping $2.25 million purchased a home because they could afford it, they don’t take advantage of the being lost by traditional public schools, annually. Many could make the argu- opportunities. Some do have kids, and do travel within the school realm to an already functioning on budgets often ment of the ability of students and fam- extent, but many do not. not up to means to meet the standards ilies to choice out was the beginning of So, how do we get them involved? How do we convince them to become a part of the state enforces. the end for adequate school funding and the community they have adopted as their home? If Question 2 passes at the ballot box, reasonable budgeting. It’s a puzzle. let’s just say your controversial presi- It has already been discussed that if Speaking of puzzles we have another for you. On weekends in the month of dential election may not be your biggest Question 2 passes and the cap on char- October, the Winchendon Historic & Cultural Center will be holding an Escape worry locally. Why you may ask, well ter schools is lifted allowing 12 addi- Room event at the Isaac Morse house. We attended a preview last weekend. did anybody forget how much money tional charter schools a year to be built, Imagine getting locked into the dining room with a group of friends. There are school districts already lose to school the immediate financial impact to state clues EVERYWHERE, but what do they mean? How do they go together? There choice? So here are just some of the cold public schools is $400 million just in the are locks, there are bits and pieces and puzzles and; if that weren’t enough once hard numbers. first year alone. So the state has already you solve getting out of this room there’s a second room...the kitchen. And then At a recent Winchendon school com- allowed the ability to choice out, and the clues between the two rooms will finally need to be solved to get you out of the mittee meeting it was stated the system now wants to gut another $400 million dilemma entirely. currently loses about $1,000,000 a year from the public school budgets...and If you like mysteries, or puzzles or just a challenge, we suggest you check this to school choice. The district website that is a good idea why? out. Escape rooms are a new rage right now, and the organizers of this event have lists the current per pupil cost at $6,839 After all these years of teachers plac- done it up well. For more information and to book a reservation to challenge your- annually; the math works out to just self go to winchendonescaperoom.com. Turn To ANYTHING page ­­­A7 We dare you! OH SAY CAN YOU SEE A national anthem celebrates to be. national anthem. as well as helpful. Any of these the pride a people have in their Many things have changed Also, many people of my gen- would be preferable to showing country. for the better over periods of Notes of eration have lived when there disrespect to all that the Star- It is not meant to be a politi- time, sometimes long ones was a draft and not a volunteer Spangled Banner represents. cal statement. while the minority, through Concern army and are aware of the hun- There are many places in Every nation has a list of argument and discussions, con- dreds of thousands who died so the world that could well be wonderful accomplishments vince the majority that change that we could see all the good changed for the better. In not over the period it has existed. is needed. JACK we do. Many of us feel that their one of them is that going to No nation is without bad deci- I think of slavery, temper- BLAIR contribution dishonored by a happen because a few, or a sions and shameful behaviors. ance, women’s rights, and gay few who cannot find a respect- large group, tread on the tradi- When I see people protest- marriage as just a few exam- ful way to express their protest tions that hold them together. ing, I can almost always under- ples. be going on at church services, and choose instead to fail to I say to you: OH SAY CAN stand how they feel. And I I am not among those who veterans’ parades, in school stand during the playing of our YOU SEE, on great balance believe they have every reason feel when people go to a football classrooms, etc. Can you imag- national anthem. After all, they how lucky we are to live in the to argue their point of view, game, or an Olympics medal ine what it would be like if could write letters to the editor, United States of America, with which, for the most part, is event, or a concert, that this every time you went to a bas- compose columns for publica- all her problems still one of the a minority view. If it were a is an appropriate place for ketball game or a Labor Day tion, arrange for stage debates, fairest and most noble of lands. majority view, then things people to demonstrate their celebration, a couple of peo- or argue their differences in would have changed and political views. If this were an ple felt the need to “diss” the places where such arguments become what they want them acceptable behavior, it would are intellectual and emotional The start of the stretch Labor Day is behind us. Election Day port is, you need to make sure those ical spectrum and they were apoplectic is two months from yesterday. Let’s people are registered and you need to while there has Journey about the black guy? set aside for a moment the people who get them to the polls. That’s not easy been some of that, That was nothing com- are supporting Donald Trump because under the best of circumstances and nowhere near of the pared to what their reac- he provides cover for their racist, while the federal courts are helpfully enough. tion will be to another homophobic narrow-minded bigotry. derailing despicable but energetic and It’s not just that. Heart Clinton presidency. Those people aren’t going to change. crass Republican efforts to suppress Everyone knows Hell, they might even In fact, should Trump somehow win the vote, the Clinton campaign is in the infrastructure JERRY invite Tom DeLay and they’ll be even angrier when there’s no fact staffed and structured whereas the needs massive CARTON Ken Starr to that din- wall, no mass deportation, and no surge Trump campaign is anything but. repairs. Everyone ner. of jobs returning from overseas. None So let’s assume it’s likely Hillary will knows the ACA, None of this is good of those things are going to happen. win and in that context let’s talk about like all huge social for anyone, of course For that matter, I am still not entirely other demographics who are support- legislation, needs technical tweaking. but I don’t see it happening any other sure Trump even believes the garbage ing Trump not because they are per- But what are the odds? The country is way. So the new President will have to he’s spewing, after all, like Hillary, he’s sonally bigots but because they’re jus- so ideologically polarized the chances of do whatever she can largely by execu- part of the New York elite. Sometimes, tifiably furious at a system which has compromise where everyone leaves the tive fiat and that too will bring the usual as others have noted, it feels like he’s in fact failed them. True, globalization table somewhat unhappy are virtually howls of overreach, and nothing of sub- treating this campaign as if it’s nothing was inevitable. The world has changed non-existent. Clinton is obviously pref- stance will get done. Again. more than reality TV. forever. Steel mills and shipyards and erable to Trump by about a bazillion Except for this. Ready? There actu- That said, running the risk he does factories aren’t the big employers they miles on every measurable standard ally is a way out of this nonsense. The buy even some of it isn’t worth find- once were and they’re never going to but when it comes to grand legislative handful of moderate Republicans left ing out. So, obviously, while you can’t be. A lot of older folks were displaced achievement, that’s not in the cards. in Congress will have to make up their take anything for granted, it’s almost and the crime is they weren’t trained Can’t you easily see the Republican minds to reach across this partisan impossible to envision a scenario where to do anything else. Part of this is on congressional “leadership” doing on divide and ask ‘what can I do? how can Trump wins. Even in this unconven- them of course but I used to hear big Inauguration night the same thing they I help make this a better country’? Yes, tional year, even with all the out-sized promises about funding for retraining did in 2009 — vow to make another that’s who the onus is on. When he was rhetoric, you still need organization. and the creation of new jobs from poli- another Democratic President a one- Speaker, John Boehner didn’t have the You need to know where your sup- ticians along every point on the ideolog- termer? Of course they will. You think Turn To JOURNEY page ­­­A7 Friday, September 9, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­5 Service projects highlight leadership academy

GARDNER – MWCC’s 12th pus; maintenance and painting annual Summer Leadership benefiting Heywood Hospital’s Academy is one for the records. wellness trail; vegetable har- Sponsored by the office of vesting at the Many Hands Student Life, the two-day event organic farm in Barre; and for incoming students saw a sorting and organizing house- record number of participants, hold and construction supplies a record number of service at the Habitat for Humanity projects and a record number of ReStore in Leominster. backpacks donated to children Through the generosity of in need, said Associate Dean the new students and mem- of Students Greg Clement, who bers of the college community, coordinates the annual event the backpack drive resulted in with campus-wide support 138 new backpacks filled with from college faculty, staff and school supplies for children in administrators. need. Nearly 80 incoming stu- The Leadership Academy is dents participated this year, designed to give new students a up from 47 a year ago. The jump start on their first semes- two-day Leadership Academy ter at MWCC. The success of helps prepare students for the the program relies on dedicated start of the new academic year faculty, staff, alumni, current and provides a half-day of vol- students and other communi- unteerism on campus and in ty members who participate in the community. Held on Aug. the program, Clement said. 23 and 24 this year, the pro- “We started with 12 students gram offered team building the first year. It’s an amazing Courtesy photo activities, educational work- program that becomes stron- Mount Wachusett Community College’s 12th annual Leadership Academy saw a record number of students and shops and civic engagement ger each year,” Clement said. service projects. Students, faculty and college staff donated school supplies and backpacks that will be donated projects completed in col- “What’s amazing to me is this to 138 children in foster care. laboration with the college’s is our 12th year and we’re start- Center for Civic Learning and ing to see the legacy of chil- Leadership Academy partici- pate in MWCC’s STEM Starter appreciated the opportunity to Community Engagement. dren and siblings of past par- pants,” he said. Academy this summer. get to know fellow students and Service projects included the ticipants now attending. Many “I’ve met a lot of people. Zac Tancrell of Hubbardston, college staff prior to the start of annual backpack drive to ben- of our group and club lead- Everyone is so welcoming a student enrolled in MWCC’s the school year. efit Massachusetts schoolchil- ers are born from this event. and helpful,” said Jammie Gateway to College program, “It was a nice jumpstart and dren living in foster care; land- Over the past 12 years, many Mascitti, who attended with and recent Nashoba Regional introduction to what college is scaping at the Montachusett of our Student Government her twin sister, Jessie. The High School graduate Trevor like,” Tancrell said. Veterans Outreach Center Association members and nine Rindge residents also partici- Sicard of Leominster said they and MWCC’s Gardner cam- of our Student Trustees were Upcoming festival marks advent of fall BY GREG VINE COURIER CORRESPONDENT WINCHENDON — Toy Town’s annual Fall Festival begins at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 – four days, 23 hours, and 39 minutes before autumn officially begins. The event, which boasts a wide array of attrac- tions, runs until 3 p.m. As it has for the past two years, the festival takes place on what is know as the Ingleside property, just off Maple Street. Selectmen recently gave Town Manager Keith Hickey the go-ahead to work out a deal for the town to acquire the 47-acre site from the Winchendon School in exchange for the school taking ownership of the former Marvin School on Ash Street. The town would like to develop the Ingleside property for recreational purposes, while the Winchendon School would like to transform the Marvin building into faculty housing. aLive music will be provided by the band Whiskey Johnson. For the kids, there will be inflatables to play on, pumpkin painting, and a petting zoo provided by the Animal Craze Traveling Farm. Prizes will be awarded for pumpkin painting, which is sponsored by the Winchendon Parks and Recreation Commission. There will also be a trackless train and tractor rides for the young and the young at heart. Winchendon police Officer Jim Wironen will give demonstrations with Clyde, the department’s new K-9. Demonstrations, which include an obedience exhibition and article search, will take place at 12:15 p.m. and 1:45 p.m. Teens will be able to test their skills, strength, and dexterity on the Spider Climb n’ Slide and the Black Ops Obstacle Course. A number of food vendors will be on site, as will arts, crafts and town-related vendors. Always a favorite, there will be an apple pie eating contest. There will also be a best apple pie contest and a dessert auction. In the apple pie eating contest there will be five divisions; one each for ages 6 to 9, 10 to 14, 15 to 18, 19 to 49, and 50 and up. The event begins with the 6 to 9 division chowing down at 11:30, with subsequent divisions competing every half-hour thereafter. The winner in each division wins a $25 prize. Participants in the apple pie baking contest must submit their entries by 11 a.m. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. Second and third place designees will each be awarded a $25 prize, first place earns the winner $50. Anyone offering up a dessert for auction needs to drop off their creation between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Proceeds from the auction, which begins at 2 p.m., will help defray the cost of the festival. 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Editor’s Note: The information con- (Crescent Road) spoken to; 7:58 a.m.: MV tained in this police log was obtained operating erratically (Murdock High through public documents kept by the School) unable to locate; 9:05 a.m.: MV police department, and is considered to be operating erratically (Spring Street) no the account of the police. All subjects are PD service required; 11:37 a.m.: assault considered innocent until proven guilty (Ash Street) advised civil action; 1:20 in a court of law. p.m.: tree down (West Street) refer to MONDAY, AUGUST 29 DPW; 2:14 p.m.: ambulance (Mill Street) 1:47-2:03 a.m.: building checks, secure; transport; 2:21 p.m.: mental health issue 2:09 a.m.: suspicious MV (Happy Hollow (Gardner Road) removed to hospital; Road) assisted; 2:59 a.m.: lift assist 5:01 p.m.: ambulance (Ipswich Drive) (Goodrich Street) removed to hospital; transport; 5:03 p.m.: abandoned 911 call 4:39 a.m.: fire mutual aid (Old Turnpike (Pearl Drive) no PD service required; Road) assisted; 7 a.m.: DPW call (Lincoln 5:16 p.m.: property found (Kwikstop) Avenue Extension) referred; 7:21 a.m.: returned to owner; 6:47 p.m.: unwanted burglar alarm (Teel Road) secure; 10:54 party (Central Street) spoken to; 9:30 a.m.: assist citizen (River Street) assist- p.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) ed; 11:43 a.m.: investigation (bike path) transport; 9:44 p.m.: fight (Clark YMCA) report taken; 11:52 a.m.: property found report taken; 11:41-11:58 p.m.: extra (Royalston Road North) info taken; 12:07 patrols, building checks, secure. p.m.: ambulance (Morse Avenue) trans- FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 port; 12:12 p.m.: officer wanted (Chestnut 12:01-2:35 a.m.: building checks, Street) report taken; 12:15 p.m.: ambu- Mat Plamondon photo secure; 7:03 a.m.: ambulance (Windsor lance (Spring Street) false alarm; 12:30 Stretches of the North Central Pathway wind through woods. People are cautioned to be Road) transport; 7:39 a.m.: fire, unknown p.m.: general info (North Ashburnham aware of their surroundings. type (River Street) no FD service Road) info taken; 1:38 p.m.: general required; 8:21 a.m.: stolen MV (Brooks info (Elmwood Road) spoken to; 1:38 Automotive) report taken; 8:40 a.m.: p.m.: general info (Mill Glen Road) info fraud (Town Farm Road) report taken; taken; 3:40 p.m.: tree down on wires 9:19 a.m.: officer wanted (Spring Street) (Alger Street) refer to other agency; 4:15 Police share safety tips spoken to; 11:45 a.m.: larceny (Teel p.m. investigation (Hapgood Road) no Road) report taken; 12:34 p.m.: investi- PD service required; 6:13 p.m.: animal gation (Pearl Street) info taken; 12:43 complaint (Main Street) refer to ACO: p.m.: animal complaint (Front Street) 6:26 p.m.: MV stop (Grove Street) ver- after Shirley scare refer to ACO; 2:04 p.m.: investigation bal warning; 6:37 p.m.: assist other PD (Mill Street) summons: Justin Gordon (Pearl Street) unable to locate; 6:55 p.m.: BY TARA VOCINO Taft, age 26 of 65 Mill St., Winchendon: warrant check (Front Street) unable to COURIER CORRESPONDENT receive stolen property over $250; 2:06 locate; 7 p.m.: suspicious person (Elm WINCHENDON — In light of the Shirley running false alarm that occurred p.m.: accident (Baldwinville State Road) Street) info taken; 7:18 p.m.: property last Tuesday, Police Lt. Kevin Wolski shared a few words regarding safety at report taken; 2:27 p.m.: animal com- found (Ash Street) info taken; 7:36 p.m.: Lake Denison and on the North Central Pathway bike path. plaint (School Street) refer to ACO; registration check (Central Street) info A jogger made a complaint to Shirley Police when an older man, who asked 2:30 p.m.: general info (Gardner Road) taken; 8:40 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) her if she needed water on a hot day, approached her. She reported it as suspi- advised officer; 3:48 p.m.: investiga- verbal warning; 8:49 p.m.: investigation cious activity, but he was just being a good Samaritan. He was also driving a tion (Mill Street) services rendered; (Central Street) spoken to; 8:53 p.m.: veteran to his doctor’s appointment. 4:11 p.m.: accident (Gardner Road) ser- officer wanted (Irving Station) gone on Shirley Police said on Monday they aren’t releasing their names. vices rendered; 4:42 p.m.: burglar alarm arrival; 8:58 p.m.: threats (William’s Wolski said the bike path does not have set hours, but Lake Denison (School Street) secure; 5:01 p.m.: acci- Package Store) report taken; 9:27 p.m.: dent (Gardner Road) removed to hospi- does, which closes around 9 p.m. Lake Denison is at 86 Winchendon Road, child abuse (Pond Street) report taken; tal; 6:02 p.m.: harassment (Front Street) Baldwinville. North Central Pathway runs through Winchendon and into 9:33 p.m.: accident (Brown Street) sum- spoken to; 6:14 p.m.: officer wanted mons: Alexa Marie Steinbring, age 22, Gardner. (Mechanic Street) spoken to; 6:56 p.m.: 662 Brown St., Winchendon: negligent “Most people are cautious enough not to go to Lake Denison late at night illegal burn (Spruce Street) fire extin- operation of MV. unless they’re trying to cause mischief,” Wolski said. “I see most people during guished; 7:04 p.m.: disturbance (Clark TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 my day shift doing a morning jog or before sunset. Some are in groups.” YMCA) unfounded; 7:36 p.m.: summons 12:45-3:08 a.m.: building checks, Police put a presence out there around midnight, but they rarely report any- service (Baldwinville Road) unable to secure; 1:02 a.m.: alarm, type unknown thing. serve; 8:05 p.m.: disabled MV (Spring (Elmwood Road) call canceled; 5:38 a.m.: “They can only walk so far, because they have to be available to respond to Street) advised officer; 9:10 p.m.: assist MV stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; incoming calls,” Wolski said. other PD (Woodlawn Street) info taken; 5:42 a.m.: fire mutual aid (Cathedral Police find suspicious behavior on the bike path occasionally. 9:38 p.m.: investigation (Goodrich Drive) of the Pines) services rendered; 5:50 “We’ll find a dog being aggressive,” Wolski said. “Walkers not getting out of unable to locate; 9:43 p.m.: investigation a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic each other’s way, or teenagers doing suspicious things on Black Bridge.” (Woodlawn Street) unable to locate; 9:52 citation; 8:25 a.m.: ambulance (Main The last incident was in June with an assault, involving people that previ- p.m.: MV stop (Spruce Street) verbal Street) transport; 8:40 a.m.: fire alarm ously knew each other. Winchendon residents Joshua S. Lemire and Jacob M. warning; 9:58 p.m.: ambulance (Mill (Chestnut Street) false alarm; 9:27 a.m.: Blacquiere have been charged in the attack. Street) transport; 10:01 p.m.: investiga- ambulance (Central Street) transport; As for Lake Denison, police have found over the years drug activity, couples tion (walk in) info taken; 10:06 p.m.: MV 9:44 a.m.: warrant (Baldwinville Road) having intercourse in a car, and homeless people sleeping in their car. operating erratically (Glenallan Street) arrest, no further info provided; 9:48 But he assures people that Winchendon Police has an eye on it. spoken to; 11:24-11:25 p.m.: building a.m.: larceny (Baldwinville Road) report “We regularly cruise through there from 3 to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.,” checks, secure; 11:34 p.m.: noise com- taken; 9:53 a.m.: burglar alarm (High Wolski said. plaint (West Street) spoken to. Street) secured building; 10:50 a.m.: Wolski gave some safety tips for runners. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 MV stop (River Street) verbal warning; “It’s always a good idea to run with a cell phone or in groups, and let people 12:28 a.m.: noise complaint (Alger 12:03 p.m.: wires down (River Street) know when you’re coming back,” Wolski said. “Be aware of your surroundings Street) spoken to; 1:09 a.m.: burglary refer to other agency; 1:31 p.m.: ambu- B&E (Front Street) report taken; 1:42 – maybe run with one ear bud in so you can hear an emergency vehicle or car lance (Central Street) transport; 2:33 a.m.: accident (High Street) summons: coming from behind. Use common sense.” p.m.: animal complaint (School Street) Kevin Pfeifle, age 20 of 18 Cedar St., refer to ACO: 2:51 p.m.: accident (Spring However, America is a free country, and he hates to tell people to live in fear. Winchendon: OUI-liquor and negli- Street) removed to hospital; 3:46 p.m.: Still, anything can happen. gent operation of MV; 8:29 a.m.: animal animal complaint (Baldwinville Road) “There is always the potential for something,” Wolski said. “Runners could complaint (Franklin Street) returned refer to ACO; 4:06 p.m.: assist motorist bust their ankle, and if no one is around late at night, there’s not much that to home; 9:14 a.m.: general info (Front (Mr. Mikes) refer to other agency; 4:10 anyone can do. It could be a couple of hours before someone finds them.” Street) assisted; 9:18 a.m.: burglar alarm p.m.: keep the peace (walk in) assisted; He does not blame people for being leery or cautious. (Murdock High School) false alarm; 9:37 4:38 p.m.: property damage (Rite Aid) Wolski strongly encourages people to take advantage of Lake Denison, which a.m.: intoxicated person (Beachview report taken; 4:40 p.m.: investigation features running trails. Drive) spoken to; 9:49 a.m.: abandoned (Baldwinville Road) info taken; 4:56 “It’s a beautiful place,” Wolski said. “If you explore the whole area, there is 911 call (Webster Street) no PD ser- p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring great fishing, hunting, camping and a lot to offer. I don’t want to make this a vice required; 10 a.m.: officer wanted Street) refer to other PD; 5:07 p.m.: inves- run-and-hide story.” (Webster Street) spoken to; 11:50 a.m.: tigation (Lakeshore Drive) info taken; For the most part, there is not continual, suspicious behavior that would set assist citizen (walk in) report taken; 6:30 p.m.: animal complaint (Converse off an alarm. 11:54 a.m.: 911 call non-emergency Drive) advised officer; 6:57 p.m.: officer He does not have a head count of how many people utilize the grounds, but he (Webster Street) spoken to; 12:29 p.m.: wanted (Lake Denison) gone on arrival; encouraged everyone to go. MV stop (River Street) spoken to; 12:45 7:18 p.m.: disturbance (Mill Street) spo- p.m.: MV violations (phone) info taken; ken to; 7:24 p.m.: animal complaint (Hill 12:55 p.m.: ambulance (Chestnut Street) Street) refer to ACO. transport; 2:06 p.m.: assist other agency WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 (Baldwinville State Road) services ren- 1:06-1:55 a.m.: extra patrols, build- dered; 2:22 p.m.: MV operating erratical- ing checks, secure; 1:16 a.m.: trans- animal complaint (Carriage Lane) refer (Baldwinville Road) refer to ACO; 6:11 ly (Spring Street) unable to locate; 3:44 port (Main Street); 6:17 a.m.: MV stop to ACO; 12:40 p.m.: officer wanted (Hyde p.m.: suspicious MV (Benjamin Street) p.m.: harassment (Woodlawn Street) (Elmwood Road) verbal warning; 8:05 Park Drive) spoken to; 1:12 p.m.: 911 unable to locate; 6:56 p.m.: harassment report taken; 4:07 p.m.: registration a.m.: assist other PD (High Street) mes- call non-emergency (River Street) false (Laurel Street) report taken; 7:08 p.m.: check (Spring Street) no PD service sage delivered; 8:40 a.m.: investigation alarm; 2:44 p.m.: animal complaint illegal burn (High Street) spoken to; 7:14 required; 4:25 p.m.: ambulance (Oakland (Murdock High School) report taken; (Metcalf Street) refer to ACO; 3:09 p.m.: p.m.: unknown alarm (Glenallan Street) Street) transport; 5:17 p.m.: unwanted 8:58 a.m.: keep the peace (School Street) animal complaint (Lakeshore Drive) no PD service required; 7:32 p.m.: inves- party (West Street) spoken to; 5:37 p.m.: assisted; 11:17 a.m.: ambulance (Central info taken; 3:17 p.m.: officer wanted tigation (Lakeshore Drive) info taken; traffic hazard (Beech Street) no PD ser- Street) transport; 11:25 a.m.: general (Pine Street) info given; 3:26 p.m.: ambu- 7:56 p.m.: extra patrols (cemeteries) ser- vice required; 5:38 p.m.: burglar alarm welfare check (address not printed) lance (West Street) transport; 4:05 p.m.: vices rendered; 8:15 p.m.: MV stop (Ash (Elmwood Road) secured building; 7:09 unable to locate; 11:30 a.m.: general info suspicious person (Old Centre) info Street) written warning; 8:25 p.m.: dis- p.m.: ambulance (Baldwinville State (Chase Lane) assisted; 11:38 a.m.: arrest taken; 4:44 p.m.: extra patrols (Juniper turbance (Mill Street) spoken to; 9:42 Road) false alarm; 8:02 p.m.: disturbance (walk in) Paul J. Lafrennie, age 37 of Street) services rendered; 5:18 p.m.: p.m.: extra patrols (Lincoln Avenue (Hyde Street) report taken; 9:40 p.m.: 36 Sibley Road, Winchendon: based on threats (Cedar Street) report taken; Extension) services rendered; 10:26 suspicious MV (High Street) spoken to; warrant; 12:05 p.m.: general info (Hyde 5:25 p.m.: animal complaint (Cardinal p.m.: 911 hang up (Ash Street) spoken to. 9:51 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) traf- Park Drive) services rendered; 12:13 Lane) refer to ACO; 6 p.m.: MV operat- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 fic citation; 10:59 p.m.: fire mutual aid p.m.: MV operating erratically (Green ing erratically (Gardner Road) refer to 12:54-5:29 a.m.: extra patrols, building (High Street, Athol) call canceled; 11:28 Street – Gardner) info given; 12:16 p.m.: other PD; 6:08 p.m.: animal complaint checks, secure; 6:01 a.m.: general info p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring Street) services rendered; 11:36 p.m.: officer wanted (Hyde Street) info given. St. Tickets are already on sale and truck parked in the parking lot 9 a.m.-1 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 going fast; contact Peggy Corbosiero p.m. 12:42-1:13 a.m.: building checks, CLYDE’S at (978) 297-2415 or (561) 459-9484 to TOY TOWN MARKET: The Toy secure; 1:16 a.m.: larceny (Chick’s reserve. Town Outdoor Market (formerly the Tavern) report taken; 2:21 a.m.: men- CORNER THROUGH THE DOORS! New Toy Town Farmers’ Market) is now tal health issue (Lincoln Avenue) England’s ultimate tribute band to the open! Plants and in-season vegeta- removed to hospital; 7:23 a.m.: ambu- Doors at the American Legion Post 193 bles are available, along with items lance (Mill Street) transport; 7:30 a.m.: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 beginning at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the made by local artists and craftsmen. animal abuse (Maynard Street) refer FAMILY SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT: Winchendon Lions Club. Tickets in Located at 126 Central St. (the front to ACO: 7:40 a.m.: sex offender regis- at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, advance $15 available from members lawn of the UU Church, across from the tration (Glenallan Street) info taken; 52 Spruce St.: movie night under the or $20 at the door. Clark YMCA), vendors will be there 11:42 a.m.: keep the peace (Hyde Street) stars! Make your own sundaes, munch BLAST FROM THE PAST: A vintage Thursdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 assisted; 12:36 p.m.: general info (Maple popcorn, swill soda and have a great car show, open house and cook out are a.m.-1 p.m. through the end of October. Street) info taken; 1:51 p.m.: suspicious time watching a movie about zoo ani- all scheduled at Broadview to celebrate SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 MV (Mill Circle) removed to hospital; mals in a utopian society without the 20th anniversary of the facility. $8 is WINCHENDON SCOUT DAY: What 4:37 p.m.: suicide attempts (Oak Street) humans. We can’t say the title, but the suggested donation for the cookout, do Scouts Do? Come find out! Free removed to hospital; 6:08 p.m.: intoxi- you’ll have a great time! Tons of family and proceeds benefit the Alzhiemer’s for everyone! At the Clark Memorial cate person (Spring Street) advised offi- fun for all ages begins at 7 p.m. with the Assocation. For information contact YMCA, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn about Cub cer; 6:13 p.m.: officer wanted (walk in) movie startting at 7:30. Bring a blanket Broadview at (978) 297-2333. Scouts, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and refer to other PD; 6:43 p.m.: ambulance and friends. Raindate: Saturday, Sept. CHICKEN BARBECUE: Tickets Venturing all in one place. We will (Pearl Drive) transport; 6:55 p.m.: larce- 10. at $10 each will be available at the have many different activities open to ny (Laurel Street) report taken; 7:14 p.m.: STORY HOURS: Toddler Time takes door for a chicken barbecue at the the public! Just confirmed for Scout ambulance (Chestnut Street) transport; place every Friday morning at 9:15 a.m. Winchendon Rod & Gun Club, 169 Day: 8:18 p.m.: suspicious MV (Harrisville throughout the year, with Rhymes, Winchendon Road. Take outs avail- RC Excitement’s portable track and Circle) gone on arrival; 9:25 p.m.: ambu- Playtime, and Story time. Immediately able. Non-Smoking event and open to cars; Gone Cachin’ Mobile Geocache lance (Pearl Street) transport; 10:06 p.m.: following is story hour from 10:30-11:30 the public. For information call (978) Event. noise complaint (Lakeview Drive) area a.m. 297-3955. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 search negative; 10:45 p.m.: ambulance SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 CAN & BOTTLE DRIVE: to benefit YOGA: yoga classes are held at Beals (Elmwood Road) transport; 11:05 p.m.: CASINO ROYALE: annual fundrais- the class of 2018 in the parking lot at Memorial Library beginning at 5:15 general info (Orange: Memorial Drive) ing gala for the Winchendon Historic Murdock High School. Gather all those p.m. For more information call (978) refer to other PD; 11:08 p.m.: ambulance and Cultural Center is scheduled at the returnables in the basement and the 297-0300 or visit winchendonlibrary. (Oak Street) transport; 11:45-11:58 p.m.: Orange Whitney House, 122 Pleasant garage and help us out! Look for the org. extra patrols, building checks, secure. Friday, September 9, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­7 OBITUARIES Karl H. Anderson Jr., 70 Arnold Russell Carlson FITZWILLIAM — Nichole Anderson Karl H. Anderson Jr., of Blackstone, and VENICE FL — teeth on the beach, age 70, of 40 Keene Eric Anderson of Arnold Russell Carlson sharing potluck din- Avenue, died peace- Worcester; three of Venice, FL and for- ners with his Swede- fully Monday eve- grandchildren, Kayla merly of Stoneham, Finn community, ning, Aug. 29, 2016 in Anderson, Jake passed away August playing horseshoes Dartmouth-Hitchcock Anderson and Dylan 17, 2016 at the Tidewell and cribbage with Medical Center, Anderson; three sis- Englewood Hospice friends and watch- Lebanon, NH. ters, Patricia Allen House. ing beautiful sunsets. He was born in of Templeton, Janice The son of Carl Arnold was proud of Worcester on April 25, 1946, son of the Morgan of Gardner and Barbara Johan and Tekla his Scandinavian her- late Karl H. and Katherine (Savage) Gross of Justin, TX; a brother, Kevin Sandberg Carlson, Arnold was born itage. With the help of his dear friend, Anderson and had lived in Fitzwilliam Anderson of Worcester; three stepchil- Aug. 7, 1928 in Medford. After graduat- Jean Heuman, Arnold researched his for many years. He was a former resi- dren, Garth P. Thompson of Plymouth, ing from Medford High School in 1946, genealogy. He traveled to Sweden and dent of Shrewsbury. Karl was a grad- NH, Bridgette M. Thompson of Lowell he enlisted in the United States Army, Finland in 1995 to meet first cousins. uate of Quinsigamond Community and Gwendolyn M. Thompson of serving in Korea as part of the World Then, in 1997, Arnold was thrilled to College and Coyne Electrical College. Worcester; one step grandson, Brendon War II occupying forces. He attended find lost relatives in Australia. After Karl proudly served his country as Thompson and several nieces and neph- Upsala University in East Orange, NJ, his visit to meet them, he wrote a a member of the United States Navy ews. A brother, James Anderson, pre- studying engineering before he was piece called, “Finding Relatives Down during the Vietnam War. He was award- ceded him in death. again called to serve with the Army in Under.” The story was published and he ed the National Defense Service medal Military funeral services were held Panama during the Korean War. Arnold traveled again to Finland in 2005 to pres- and Vietnam Service medal. Following Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 in Massachusetts met the love of his life, Marie Murray, ent the story at a meeting of the Aland his military service, Karl worked for Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 111 on a church trip to Mount Monadnock. Islands’ Emigrant Institute. National Grid as a supervisor of over- Glenallen Street, Winchendon. The They married Sept. 4, 1954 at the histor- Arnold is survived by his children: head lines until his retirement. His hob- Rev. Francis A. Roberge officiated. ic Mary Martha Chapel in Sudbury, and Alisa Carlson, of Venice, FL and bies were fishing, hunting and spending Memorial donations may be made settled in Stoneham. Norwich, CT, Nancy Carlson Badger, time with his family. He was a mem- to American Cancer Society, 20 Speen Arnold attended Redeemer Lutheran of Sedona, AZ, David Carlson, of North ber of Eugene M. Connor Post #193 Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Church in Woburn, chaired Stoneham’s Reading, and Kristin Kaye (husband American Legion in Winchendon. Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Finance and Advisory Board, was a Michael), of Winchendon. He is also He leaves his wife, Rosalie A. Central Street, Winchendon is assisting Shriner, a 33 degree Mason, and Past survived by nine grandchildren: (Webster) Anderson; his children, with arrangements. Master of Samuel Crocker Lawrence Lauren Carlson Burhans (husband Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed garden- Ryan), Zachary Carlson Kuzel, Dylan ing, sailing, vacationing on Lake Badger, Emily Badger, Bianca Carlson, Zofia Lach Doroz, 92 Winnipesaukee, and winter sports with Tyler Carlson, Travis Tenney, Lindsey his children. Tenney, and Justyn Kuzel (husband WORCESTER — soldier, active in the Polish under- On Nov. 22, 1973, tragically, Marie Ryan Cassell). He was pre-deceased Zofia (Lach) Doroz, ground. In December 1965, she and her died and Arnold began the challenge by his siblings, Enar Carlson, Lillian age 92 and born in family left Poland on the MS Batory of raising four children on his own. It Sandberg, and Carl Sandberg, and by a Palecznica, Kielce, arriving in Boston Harbor to settle in was not easy and he often said he was grandson, Nicholas Kuzel. Poland, died on Aug. Worcester. She was very loyal, loving lucky to have the support of family Arnold will be buried with Marie at 29, 2016, after a brief and family oriented. Zofia was a good and friends. Arnold invested his money Puritan Lawn Cemetery in Peabody. illness. She leaves her mother, very talented cook, avid gar- carefully and regularly. As a result, he Private services will be held later. daughter Elizabeth dener, crafts worker and good friend. was proud to be able to retire at age Anderson Bryant Funeral Home in Tarasiak, with Robin She was instrumental in bringing many 56. He moved to his paradise, Venice, Stoneham is helping with arrange- White; a grandson Mark Tarasiak: of her family to United States, includ- FL where he enjoyed collecting sharks’ ments. great- grandchildren, Desiree Tarasiak ing siblings, nieces and nephews. Her of Rutland and Joshua Dussault of hospitality and help made a difference Winchendon; two sisters, Maria (Lach) in many people’s lives. She especially Dennis George Kelley, 72 Sobieraj and Genowefa (Lach) Wscislo was attached to her grandson, Mark in Poland; many nieces, nephews with Tarasiak, whom she mostly raised HOUMA LA — a native of Houma; father, George H. extended families in United States and since birth. She was a member of Our Dennis George Kelley Kelley of Winchendon, and resident in Poland. She is predeceased by her Lady of Czestochowa Parish. The world PE, age 72, a native of Pittsfield; and mother, Florence husband, Jan Doroz who died 2013 and is a better place because of her. of Pittsfield and a Dussault Kelley of Three Rivers, Canada her son, Wojciech Doroz who died in The funeral was held on Friday, resident of Houma, and resident of Pittsfield. 1981 and many siblings. She was one of Sept. 2, 2016 from Henry-Dirsa Funeral LA, passed away on Dennis was an elder at Grace 11 children born to Wojciech and Maria Home, 33 Ward St., with a Mass in Our August 18, 2016. Lutheran Church. (Bucka) Lach. Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward A memorial service He was a member of the Louisiana In 1942, she married her husband, St. Burial was in Notre Dame Cemetery. who at that time was a Polish Army was held Thursday, Society of Professional Engineers, September 8, 2016 at licensed in Louisiana, Texas, and Grace Lutheran Church. Oklahoma, and practiced civil engineer- He is survived by his daughter, Rosa ing for 50 years. He had worked on the Marcia A. (Freeman) Dufault, 78 Kelley of Houston, TX; and friend, Alaskan Pipeline. WINCHENDON — sang in its choir and at funerals. Her Milton Roussel. Samart Funeral Home is in charge of Marcia A. (Freeman) hobbies were knitting and crocheting. He was preceded in death by his wife, arrangements. Dufault, age 78, of 104 She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Lynda Mays Kelley of Tulsa, OK and West St. died peace- Sox and New England Patriots. Her fully Sunday morn- greatest enjoyment was spending time ing, Sept. 4, 2016 in with family. Marie E. Rene, 89 Wachusett Manor She was the wife of the late Paul Nursing Home, Dufault. She leaves two daughters, JAFFREY — Marie E. Rene, age 89, of her brothers and sisters. Gardner. Laureen E. Antonioni and her husband Jaffrey died peacefully on Aug. 29, 2016 She is survived by her brother, She was born in Genetto of Claremont, NH and Sandra I. at the Monadnock Community Hospital Andrew Pelkey, of Winchendon; her Leominster on July 21, 1938, daughter Williams of Peterborough, NH; a brother in Peterborough after a brief illness. sister, Felice Johnson, of Greenfield, of the late Philson and Irene (Paige) Philson K. Freeman of San Antonio, TX; She was born on April 5, 1927, in and by her very large extended family Freeman and was a graduate of three grandchildren, Derek Antonioni, Jaffrey and had been a lifelong resi- of nieces and nephews, including her Leominster High School. During high Alec Antonioni and Brent Williams, and dent. Marie was the daughter of the late niece, Denise Sheldon and her family school she played the trumpet in its her cat Mitzi. Alfred and Yvonne (Gauthier) Pelkey. of Jaffrey, who cared for her for many band and marched at football games. Funeral services will be held Friday, Educated in Jaffrey, Marie became a years. Marcia was a resident of Winchendon Sept. 9, 2016 at 7 p.m. in Stone-Ladeau dedicated and hard worker in town. Family and friends are warmly invit- since 1968. Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, She had worked for D. D. Bean & Sons ed to attend calling hours on Saturday, Marcia worked as a secretary for Dr. Winchendon. The Rev. Francis A. for many years before working for September 10, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to Thomas Baine DDS and had worked pre- Roberge will officiate. Millipore and retiring in 1992. 11:00 a.m. at the Cournoyer Funeral viously at the former Level Furniture Calling hours in the funeral home are She was an avid reader and espe- Home, 33 River Street (Rte. 202) Jaffrey, Company. At one time she was the Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. preceding the cially enjoyed reading Danielle Steele N.H. 03452. choir director of the former North service. romance novels. A memorial service will be held at Congregational Church in Winchendon. Memorial donations may be made Most recently, Marie had learned 11:00 a.m., immediately following call- Marcia was a member of St. Vincent to Monadnock Humane Society, 101 W how to use her computer to stay con- ing hours on Saturday in the funeral de Paul Church in Baldwinville and Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 03446. nected to her family and friends around home chapel. Rev. Wilfred Deschamps, the world. Her passion was traveling. Pastor of St. Patrick Church in Jaffrey SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by faxing (978) 297-2177, She had taken numerous cruises and will officiate the service. Burial will or by e-mailing the editor at [email protected]. also enjoyed flying to her many vaca- follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery in tion destinations. Jaffrey. We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a JPEG photograph to In addition to her parents, Marie was In lieu of flowers, family and friends print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. predeceased by her husband, Joseph L. are encouraged to make memorial con- Rene on Nov. 23, 1994, and by many of tributions in Mrs. Rene’s name to the Jaffrey-Rindge Memorial Ambulance, PO Box 107, Jaffrey, N.H. 03452. ANYTHING to a new form of standardized testing, while there is less and continued from page A4­­­ less money coming in back from the state all the while they increase standards and requirements without helping to foot ing their hearts and souls in to training students to pass the bill for it. Forgive me, but this makes about as much sense the MCAS tests, the Massachusetts Department of Public to me as the new Common Core math. Education has decided to tell schools it’s time to transition In the end you’re not solving an educational problem by to the new MCAS 2.0, a hybrid of MCAS and the PARCC test, trying to create new educational opportunities in areas (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and where students may be poorly performing, you’re just creat- Careers.) Oh yes, what a great time to tell our public schools ing new areas where they’ll be financially driven to eventual- you may lose another $400 million, or is it more? ly not meeting standards and requirements by stealing from If the number of charter schools triples, keeping in mind Peter to pay Paul, by taking money from public schools and we currently have 80 and want 12 more per year to be allowed students and shuffling it to other charter schools and their STONE-LADEAU FUNERAL HOME to be constructed, it is now estimated $1 billion” could be students. drained from the Massachusetts public schools in just 10 Studies have already established public schools are already years. Could somebody please explain the logic in that, and underfunded by a billion dollars for the current mandates 343 Central Street how it is supposed to help our public schools? handed down by the state. Does anybody really think the In summary, we allowed school choice, and many districts situation will get any better in the next ten years if we zap Winchendon, MA 01475 lose a million a year or more. Now many want to gut more of them for another billion dollars out of their budgets? I truly their funding and hand it to more charter schools, which will hope common sense will prevail at the ballot box this coming drain more money out of school budgets, while transitioning November. Let’s protect our schools. Tel: 978-297-0077 • Fax: 978-297-0075

yes there are some? They have been lock falls squarely on the congressional JOURNEY cowed by the extremists back home Republicans. It’s that simple. It really continued from page A4­­­ who threaten to primary them. Every is. 59 days from now Hillary Clinton’s Email What’s On politician worries about career surviv- going to be elected President. The few Your Mind? guts to stand up to people in his cau- al but, and I know this might sound pie- reasonable Republicans who will join cus whom he knew were whacked out. in-the-sky idealistic, but maybe there’s her in January need to show some pro- Us! We’d Like to Know. And so it was their side which brought a chance these people will put country files in courage. Stonewalling another Washington to a standstill by insisting before party and mean it? If they do, President would be a profile in coward- Email us your if President Obama says today’s Friday, maybe things can start to get done. Who ice and what will having done it the last thoughts to: they’ll rush to every available TV cam- knows — maybe the Supreme Court can eight years gotten them? That’s right ruth@ era to swear it’s Monday. Everyone get that vacancy filled. Maybe there can — The Clintons redux. Maybe compro- stonebridge knows this is true and Boehner finally be some movement on infrastructure. mising and trying to, you know, solve press.com said the hell with this and got out. Those One way or another, the responsibil- problems would be a better approach? moderate Republicans still around, and ity for breaking the legislative grid- Maybe? See you next week. Friday, September 9, 2016 ­8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Football’s heavy cloud All this paints a grim country, but at what to surpass $13 billion (yes, the Raaayy-duhs) You’ve likely never picture for youth foot- cost? Seriously? We’ve Talking in revenue this year so with the wild cards going heard of Kimberly ball and Pop Warner has learned a lot in recent whatever the growing to Cincinnati and Kansas Archie and Jo Cornell. in fact seen dramatic years and I’ve been a Sports concerns about football City. NFC divisions Neither had I until the declines in participation big-time football fan my on a lower level, the will go to Philadelphia, other day when I read the last few years. This entire life, but I’m at NFL for all its woes, is in Carolina, Green Bay and they’re the California should come as no sur- the point where I sim- JERRY superb financial health Seattle. Wild card qual- moms who sued Pop prise. What responsible ply don’t understand CARTON at the moment. ifiers will be Arizona Warner, the nation’s parent, given the scientif- how the people who run That’s the key phrase, and New Orleans. Who largest youth football ic information out there, high school and youth “at the moment.” It’s my knows? The better ques- organization, after it was would in good conscience football leagues can look Panthers in the tradition- guess the number of kids tion, for me at least is, discovered their late sons let their 9-10-11 year-old themselves in the mirror. al championship game playing football will not do I really even care any- had suffered from CTE. play tackle football? At Once you’re 18 and you rematch. The nation’s only continue to decline, more? Not sure I do. I’ll Their suit, hardly the the very least that seems have the right to legal- premier sports league is abandonment will accel- still watch some games first against Pop Warner, like negligence and at ly decide for yourself awash in a slew of prob- erate as more parents, here and there but for alleges the organization the worst child abuse. whether to play football, lems. “Deflategate” was especially mothers, say me the real passion is failed to acknowledge The evidence is irrefut- that’s up to you, and yes, nothing compared to no way. By no means am gone. It’s hard to watch “the long-term risks able. As for high school of course I know con- the ongoing legal battles I suggesting football as the hits, you know? That associated with brain football — how long will cussions can happen in surrounding those long- we know it will disappear said though, if you’re still injuries, including repet- it be before school sys- soccer and softball and term health issues. Roger in the next 20-30 or what- a huge fan, have at it. itive sub-concussive tems begin getting sued baseball and other sports, Goodell, supported by his ever years but I’m sure For me the arrival of hits” and it “acted with and eventually decide but they don’t have those billionaire employers, there will be fewer people September means it’s callous indifference” for the insurance costs are repetitive hits which bullied several star play- playing and who knows almost time for Maryland the last several decades. too high? You know seem to be the primary ers into talking to him — we might well see a hoops and racing’s USA Football, which has that’s coming. It’s inevi- cause of CTE. So tell me, about PEDs. The NFLPA whole different version Breeders Cup champi- received millions from table. And how can you how can you think youth detests Goodell yet volun- of the sport emerge from onship weekend. And the NFL has, according to go support high school football is okay? tarily gave him essential- the increased medical maybe even a pennant a New York Times study, football when you know It’s against this gen- ly dictatorial powers. On knowledge. race if the O’s are some- relied on flawed research those kids’ brains are eral backdrop the NFL the other hand, the TV Anyway, predic- how hanging in there regarding concussions. still developing? Granted, season began last night contracts are enormous. tions. The AFC divi- with no starting rotation. Pop Warner has settled football is the largest when the defending At least nine teams are sion winners will be Now those - those I can several lawsuits this year source of income at most Super Bowl champi- reported to be worth a New England, Houston, really get excited about. alone. high schools across the on Broncos faced the minimum of $2 billion. Pittsburgh and Oakland See you next week. The league is expected Second year for middle Stability the key for Lady Devils BY JERRY CARTON and goalie coach Brian what you want to see,” COURIER CORRESPONDENT Pfeifle) have been search- said Marshall. WINCHENDON — ing for a new net-minder New to soccer is senior school football this season. Sydnie St. Pierre. “She’ll Stability matters in sports. “We’ve been trying a be fine. She’s an athlete.” BY CHRIS MARTIN and have the eighth graders step up for It doesn’t matter what level you’re talking about number of possibilities,” Said St. Pierre, “I want COURIER CORRESPONDENT next year when they play for the varsi- but while stable organiza- said Marshall, who indi- to try different things this WINCHENDON — Coach Matt Londo ty. Build up the school football program tion can’t alone guarantee cated Yolanda Lafrennie, year.” is looking forward to revving up his and start winning some games!” victories, it can impact Brooke Harris, and Emily “We obviously want to young squad for the coming year. He’s been pleased to be part of the whether athletes want to Kiber-Pervier were likely win more than last year,” “Last season went well, we ended up Murdock program; seeing good things be on that team. options. “That’s not etched Marshall said dryly, not- with a 5-3 record and that with starting in the school and its future. When the Murdock Lady in stone.” ing the Lady Devils swept up a middle school program that did not “I think its been going great! There’s Devils opened the 2016 soc- In front of whomev- Sizer for their only victo- exist for the past five or seven years or a lot more kids from the sixth grade cer season Wednesday at er winds up in goal will ries in 2015. “But if every- so. I think its really good for the kids to through the twelfth than last year. Tahanto, (the home open- likely be a new align- thing breaks right, we get involved with the school; and over- We’ve got a lot of parent volunteers er is Monday at 6 p.m. vs ment. “We’re going to go can see 9-9 and making all I am looking forward to competing willing to help out; we have support Maynard), it was the third 2-3 and 2-3. We think that the playoffs. Maybe it’s a this year.” from the school district and we’re really lid-lifter for head coach will be better for us,” said pipe dream but that’s what Marshall. we’re hoping for at least,” The possibilities are very real this excited to see where this season takes Jason Marshall and assis- us.” tant Alex Burke. That’s He and Burke have he laughed. year for a good season. been working together for “Every year we have a The 2016 roster for the Mini Devils stability and they were “We’re excited about new team enroll- years, having known one team slogan. This year it’s ment and now that the football program includes: Cam Monette, Corey Fasulo, rewarded when some two dozen girls showed up another for about a quar- ‘commit’. Commit to doing is up, a lot of new faces are on the team Eric Hogan, Jack Polcari, Joey ter century. “We’re both it right. That’s what we so yeah, I’m excited!” Marobella, Justin Thira, Nick Donahue, when practice officially began last week. engineers so we have a want. That’s what it feels Leadership is on his mind as he enters Peyton Smith, Richard Anderson, way of thinking,” laughed like they want. The energy into the new planning. Riley Kimbell, Ross O’Toole, Decelan “That’s more than we’ve ever had,” Marshall point- Burke. “And our drives to is real.” “Leadership is a big part of our pro- Marmanidis, Dom Iannacone, Ethan practice, we’re constantly Marshall acknowledged gram, we really train the players to step Girouard, Izayah Alcantara, Kevin ed out. “A lot of games, we’d be right there at half- bouncing ideas, figuring there were times a year up, set an eample on and off the field Pesce, Nick Bond, Quentin Prindgen, out how to get better as a ago when some players Calvin Tenney, Donovan Campbell, time but got tired in the and do their part in school.” second half because we program.” seemed to be focused pri- James Nicholson, Jayden Pridgen, J-Jay And he has goals for the year. didn’t have enough subs. Marshall said he’s excit- marily on then-senior Boulet, John Dansin, Nick MacKenzie, “Yes, well main goals for this year are That’s not going to be the ed about the numbers and Mackenzie Rushia’s ulti- obviously no injuries, every play: stick and Willie Pridgen. case this year.” the potential of several mately successful pursuit with it and finish up the year with the The schedule starts Sept. 13 at home “We started out and players. “Having Hanna of the school’s all-time goal team, injury free, doing well in school against Mahar at 6 p.m. when I saw what time it (senior captain Seghir) scoring mark. was and we had 15 minutes healthy makes a big differ- “They’re kids. We before practice started and ence for us.” understood, but that was Sports Briefs there were nine girls there Seghir remarked, “this last year. This year we’re and by the time practice is as good as I’ve ever felt.” looking around at the CHARLES E GROUT TOURNEY annual scholarship Golf Tournament “We’re probably effort we’ve seen in prac- WINCHENDON —The annual golf will be held Monday, Sept. 26, at Oak began, we had 18. I don’t think we’ve ever had 18 in going to move Michaela tice and we like it.” tournament to benefit youth programs Hill Country Club. (Benedict) up to offense At press time, the roster at the Clark YMCA kicks off at 8 a.m. Sponsored by the Monty Tech the three years I’ve been here. We can scrimmage and we’re going to be rely- included Izzy Alcantara tomorrow, Sept. 10 at the Winchendon Foundation, the event will start at noon ing on Maria (Polcari)’s (“she’s very quick.” said Golf Course. You can still get in on with registration, followed by a 1 p.m. against ourselves now.” “There were times speed.” Marshall was Marshall), Benedict, Cote, the action, teams accepted at check in. shotgun start. Social hour, dinner and also enthused about the Dibble, Harris, Katelyn Shotgun start, Scramble format; mulli- awards will immediately follow the when people had to play hurt. Not anymore,” said potential of Kaileen Dibble Hutton, Britttany Jackson, gans available with putting contest, lon- event. and Marissa Losurdo Kiber-Pervier, Lafrennie, gest drive (M&W), closest to the line and Entry fees are $175 per golfer, with Marshall. “Some of these players (“especially if she stays the Lemires, Losurdo, even best dressed golfer! Two chances to $700 for a foursome. A $50 entertain- healthy”) as well as Vicky Mackenzie Lundin (“we win $10,000; two hole in one contests and ment package covers raffle tickets and have been with us all three years,” he added, noting, Lemire. He pointed out like her development”), a 50/50 putting contest as well as chanc- Mulligans. Gabby Cote and Lexi Pare Pare, Polcari, Seghir, es to win great prizes on all Par 3 holes. Proceeds benefit student scholar- “that makes a big differ- ence. They know what came up from the middle Phoebe Shippy, Breanna Post play luncheon will include raffles. ships and funding for special programs school team last fall to get St. Pierre, Sydnie St. MONTY TECH GOLF and events. This year, the Monty Tech to do, they know what to expect. These numbers some experience. Pierre, Cassidy Stadfeld, FITCHBURG — Monty Tech’s 22nd Foundation awarded a total of $50,000 “That will help them Victoria Swanson, in scholarships to deserving students. create stability for us.” Not everything within a lot,” he said, adding, Hannah and Summer To register or for more information, “Nicole Lemire came to Turner, Robyn Ufema, call 978-345-9200, ext. 5253. Space is lim- the program is stable. The BEAMAN’S BAIT SHOP coaches (Marshall, Burke our skills-and-drills. She Kara Vongchairveng and Route 202 • 196 Glenallen St.,Wincehndon ited. never backed down. That’s Katrina Yang. 978-297-2495 • 8am-8pm Daily FULL LINE OF TACKLE “But mostly, we appreciate the people of RIVERS EDGE Winchendon who have made us a part of their out-to- • free t-shirt giveaway • continued from page A1­­­ eat lives. Watching the business grow and has made me happy to come to work every day and cook what coli alfredo, various salads and numerous other I hope is delicious food. I’ve enjoyed every moment,” options including appetizers. There will, for example, he stressed. be loaded french fries with bacon, scallops, and ched- Added White, “it’s been pretty amazing. It’s gone BEAMANS BAITSHOP dar cheese and loaded potato skins and more. Weekly by fast. Really. I’m looking forward to this new adven- specials? Count on it. ture too,” she noted. “Since we opened last October, we’ve always want- Keeping guests, as Silver calls them, happy is about ed to give people what they want,” stressed Silver, more than just food. “You have to learn to read peo- WE’VE GOTTEN “and we’re going to try and do that for dinner like we ple. Sometimes people will come in and want to be left have for breakfast and lunch, so if people want some- alone. Others want conversation. It’s a balance and BIGGER-NOW OFFER MORE thing special, we’ll do what we can for them. We’re that’s just as important as the food you’re serving. more than happy to cook for a new generation who If people don’t like the food they obviously won’t be have different tastes.” back but if they don’t feel like they’re comfortable, Manual Ice Augers It’s been just about a year since the Rivers Edge that’s going to be a turn-off just as much. We’ve opened its doors and Silver and floor manager Amber always treated people like guests, not just customers, Dowel Ice Augers-Eskimo, Jiffy White marveled as they looked back and forward and that’s not going to change when we start doing alike. dinners next week.” Electric, Gas and Propane “We had no idea what to expect,” Silver acknowl- So the countdown is on. “Check out our Facebook edged. “You go into a new community and although page,” urged White. Tip Ups, Ice Fishing Sleds you’ve tried to do some homework you never know. “We’re excited. We’re going to go with this dinner We’ve built a solid foundation of regulars (as a dis- thing as long as people show up. We’re expecting a lot claimer — the writer included) who are the ones to of years here,” said Silver. keep us afloat. That’s true for any restaurant and The Rivers Edge is located at 302 Spring St. In 196 Glenallan St. • Winchendon, MA we’re always happy to see new faces, too. We’re grate- addition to its Facebook page, the restaurant can be ful for the fire-fighters group from the VFW who came reached at (978) 297-7234. It remains open for break- 978-292-2495• Open Daily 8AM to 8PM in as a party of 13 which doubled by the time they all fast and lunch Wednesday through Monday, 6 a.m. SEE BOB OR LAURIE sat down. We had a whole group from Connecticut on to 2 p.m. and will be open for dinner beginning next their way to vacation in Vermont stop in. Friday, Sept. 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m,. Friday, September 9, 2016 Winchendon Courier ­9

Greg Vine photos A day on the farm

PHILLIPSTON — Red Apple Farm held its annual farm-to-table fall fest last week- end; with games, apple picking, live music and of course animals and a bit of silly fun for everyone who came. Kicking off apple season with this has become the way families begin the fall every year.

of an American flag as the National Anthem, VIEW a symbol of protest but, also wore socks depicting continued from page A1­­­ in June 1990, the U.S. police officers as pigs at Supreme Court ruled that several team practices. he can’t “show pride in flag burning is indeed a According to San Jose’s a flag for a country that Constitutionally protect- KNTV-TV, around 70 oppresses black people ed form of speech. Santa Clara police offi- and people of color.” Writing for the major- cers work the 49ers eight In his first act of pro- ity, Justice William home games each year. test, Kaepernick sat Brennan said: “We are Of all the uproar over during the playing of the aware that desecration of Kaepernick’s protest, the anthem. Then, before last the flag is deeply offen- action of the Santa Clara week’s preseason game sive to many...If there police – by far – disturbs against the Chargers, the is a bedrock principle me the most. quarterback knelt on one underlining the First Police everywhere are knee during the singing Amendment, it is that the sworn to “serve and pro- of the national song. He government may not pro- tect.” In this case, howev- was joined by teammate hibit the expression of an er, we have police officers Eric Reid. It happened to idea simply because soci- threatening to throw that be San Diego’s 28th annu- ety finds the idea itself pledge out the window al Salute to the Military offensive or disagree- because they disagree night. able.” with the opinion of one Said Kaepernick after It truly pains me when I man. I’m sorry, but the the game: “The media hear people proclaim that vow they take to “protect” painted this as I’m all the men and women includes protecting pro- anti-American. I’m anti- who died in America’s testers, including those men and women of the wars made the ultimate with whom they most military. That’s not the sacrifice to protect our strongly disagree. They case at all...I realize men flag. I prefer to believe are supposed to protect and women of the mil- they died to protect the free speech, not inhibit it. itary go out and sacri- constitution that gives The threat from the fice their lives, put their their fellow Americans Santa Clara police union selves in harm’s way for the right to burn that was, at best, not well my freedom of speech and flag, as repulsive as such thought out and, at worst, my freedoms in this coun- an action might be. In an attempt to silence a try, my freedom to take a fact, it would offend me legitimate protest. seat or take a knee.” more to see someone Still, if nothing else, Speaking out, protest- burning a copy of the U.S. Colin Kaepernick has ing, dissenting are more Constitution than taking at least started America than great American a match to an American talking once again about traditions. The right flag. racial divisions in our to express one’s self as Now, back to country and the relation- one feels so moved is Kaepernick. ship of police departments enshrined in the First The Santa Clara Police to the communities they Amendment to the U.S. Officer’s Association are charged with serving Constitution. Yet, some has threatened to boy- – issues that can not and people react with a vis- cott Niners games if the must not be ignored. If ceral anger when fellow team doesn’t take some that’s the worst result to Americans avail them- kind of action against come from his protest, I’d selves of that right. www.TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com Kaepernick who, in addi- say Kaepernick has done Most people react with tion refusing to stand for the country a favor. revulsion at the burning Friday, September 9, 2016 ­10 Winchendon Courier

everybody else. Even if may hit the 21 percentile get discourage and why that we met, and we have decision, and I think that SCHOOL COMMITTEE it’s a system where every- and lose them because might morale be so low, met all the targets so how is step number one. How continued from page A1­­­ body can be awesome, but they are wonderful to this is a perfect example! we can still be considered do you have everything the least most awesome work with. But with per- I am sorry, this is idiot- not be performing up to “I didn’t hear ‘ANY’ on target and above tar- person failed, I don’t ception, nobody is going ic.” task, well the first thing declines in there, and get, and then you don’t understand that. If you to bother to look into that Romano replied to we need to do is get clar- make it.” yet somehow the state graduate from Harvard five page detailed report, Vine, “This is as perfect ification.” LaPointe then says we didn’t hit our University, and you are they are only going to as an example as you can Romano interject- addressed Romano and targets. I honestly don’t dead last in your class look in to that front page get. Everything says on ed, “And to be actually said, “Like Larry said know what the rules of at Harvard University, that says ‘Twelfth per- target, or above target, rated lower than the year this isn’t something that the game are anymore. what did you still get, you forming among lowest except for the overall. before, after meeting all you need to tackle on I don’t understand what get a Harvard University performing 20 percent of So apparently one plus the requirements, I don’t your own. Let us help scoring system you meet diploma. If you improve schools and sub groups, one plus one doesn’t understand. How do I you. Let us help voice every target set for you, in everything on the needs to focus on high equal three with the improve now, where do what needs to be voiced.” and you’re told you have states accountability sys- needs’.” Department of Education. we go now, if everything Vine followed with, “I failed. Essentially the tem, and you get told you “I don’t understand How do I recruit teachers is on or above target, don’t mean to be hyper- state just said, you have failed, well all I have to that one at all! Our high who do their best when then what are we sup- bolic, but when I hear to do all these things and say is that any system needs are all in big blue we get some garbage posed to do?” this report it sounds to meet these targets, and that works like that to me letters, MET TARGET” piece of paper that says Murphy in a show me like you and the teach- then we met them, and makes no bloody sense.” replied Romano to the they failed at it, I just of support to Romano ers know exactly what then we are declined. I Romano expressed to reports own words also don’t understand. They replied, “I don’t want you’re doing, and the don’t understand how the board, “I don’t know again saying, “It makes say you did everything you and your staff to get state has really no idea on earth that happens! how I am supposed to no sense to me!” we told you to do, you did discouraged. We have to what it is doing. I am not If I had a teacher that tell my staff, that they Superintendent Steve it well, you failed, it just remember there are so going to say their opin- told a student to do eight did everything they were Haddad immediately doesn’t make sense. If we many other factors that ion is meaningless, but things, and the student supposed to do, and they responded, “Why don’t did that to children, we make a good school dis- as far as the education did those eight things and obviously did it well, and we get a team togeth- would be morally bank- trict other than standard- you give our children then that teacher failed tell them that they failed. er and we will go meet rupt!” ized testing. We excel in and the amount of love that student, I would fire I don’t know how I tell the Commissioner. We Member Lawrence many other areas, and I and caring you give the that teacher. I am not them that and expect can ask what is the bar, Murphy added, “I know think it is more difficult kids in this district, until sure how the Department them to go back Tuesday where is the bar, and why it’s disappointing Josh, to quantify for the state, the state can explain this of Education can say and keep going, what is does the bar keep mov- and I know that you are so we don’t get the cred- ridiculousness, you con- you met ever individual the point?” ing? We have to do some- very good at wanting to it for it, such as social tinue to keep doing what sub-target, and then be LaPointe asked, thing; I don’t think we protect your staff and climate. I don’t feel that you’re all doing until told you didn’t meet the “Outside of perception, can just sit back.” keep them motivated, on standardized test scores they can explain what the target. I don’t understand what does that percen- Member Greg Vine course, and give them alone tell the entire pic- problem is.” how ‘that’ math works.” tile mean to us, and what commented to Haddad, credit for the work that ture, or give you staff the A clearly saddened Committee Chair kind of ramifications are “It’s incredibly frustrat- they have done which is kind of credit your staff Romano closed with, Danielle LaPointe asked there associated with ing, and we shouldn’t very admirable. However and our schools deserve.” “The kids in this town Romano, “Is there some- that?” just leave this to Josh to right now I think there is Vice Chair Janet deserve better than body we can ask about Romano replied, find out, what the heck just confusion about what Corbosiero then added what they are getting this?” “Honestly none when it is going on, what is going that report means, and I her feelings by saying, from the Department of Romano immediately comes to perception. It on here, and what are you think the Superintendent “I agree with everything Education.” replied, “I don’t know, means we continue to basing this on which is is right on when he says you said, except we need Corbosiero replied, but I am going to stream be a Level 3 school and unfair to the teachers, the we need a group of people to find out what we need “We need to go to the out the mountain as we continue to receive administrators, and the to talk to the state and to do, and do a better Department of Education, much as I can. That 12 DSAC support ‘District kids. They wonder why we say look, here is the job. 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For the most part he lim- or from Gardner or Rte. 2 in LEBLANC its his racing to one event per Westminster can’t miss the sta- continued from page A1­­­ week. bles. The facility is located at “Once a week is enough. 827 Green St. in Gardner, near watch TV? That’s not for me.” Once in a great while you the intersection where Green The septuagenarian says he can maybe do three or four Street splits off from Rte. 140. stays busy from dawn ‘til dusk. races a week, but once really is LeBlanc bought the property “I take care of the track, the enough. Much more than that in 1972. horses, I cut my own wood, and you’re going to kill the “I used to have a little help I cut the grass. It takes half horse.” from my wife but she passed a day just to cut the grass As he steadily reduced the away three years ago,” he says. around here. I don’t have time number of horses he owned he While none of his four grown to think.” began to stable horses belong- children work at the stables, At the apex of his racing ing to other owners. Currently his oldest son, Steven, races career, LeBlanc owned 45 hors- he boards 22. As expenses have out of Dover, DE. es. Today he races only two; increased, the price for board- “He started here when he a pair of 8-year-old geldings ing a horse at LeBlanc Stables was 18. He’s 54 now. He’s been named Shopping With Art and has recently increased. very successful.” Trigger Finger. “I just spent $15,000 putting As the cost of laying down Where he used to race at down stone dust on the track,” the surface of his track indi- tracks in Saratoga in upstate he says. “They put it down with cates, harness racing is not an New York and Yonkers, a a paver. Then they roll it out inexpensive business. The cost borough of New York City, with a 10-ton roller. I have the of a jogging cart, which is used LeBlanc does all of racing these same surface here that they to exercise the horses, runs days at Plainridge Racecourse have at the racetrack. Anyway, around $1,600. A new sulky will in Plainville. after spending that kind of cash set you back $6,000. “They have a slots casino I’ve had to increase boarding “You have to love it to be in,” there now,” he says. “After Greg Vine photos fees from $150 to $175 (per says LeBlanc. “It’s been a very they put in the slot machines Sulky racing is a different breed entirely; think Roman chariots and trotting. month).” busy life but, all in all, it’s been the purses went up.” Area residents heading to a good one.”

They fought brave- how “some returned after GAR ly at Gettysburg, long and faithful service continued from page A1­­­ Chantilly, Antietam, with records of which Chancellorsville, Cold they may truly be proud, Senior Center (old Harbor, the Wilderness, and again joined us in the Murdock High School). and many lesser known ordinary pursuits of life. While many have battles. Fifty-six made Some came back from enjoyed the concert the ultimate sacrifice southern prisons mere series at the park gaze- with 17 dying on the skeletons, to linger for bo this summer, climbed battlefield, and 39 dying a brief time. Some were on the cannons, or gazed of disease, or from the brought home not to look up at the soldier atop the hardships of war either upon their native hills, monument, how much do in hospitals, as prisoners, but to mingle with their we really know about the or at home. Their names, native dust; and some park? Why is it there? companies and regi- were buried where they It starts with the Civil ments are inscribed on fell, and sleep today in War of 1861-65, a war Courtesy photos the Soldiers’ Monument Actor Steve Wood has made unknown graves.” that touched every vil- The band Shades of Gray interprets period music of the mid- which was erected in 1889 a career of his uncanny sim- The restoration com- lage, town and city in 1860s. through the efforts of the ilarity to Abraham Lincoln, mittee is asking everyone America. Some 294 of local Gilman C. Parker and will be on hand to add to to take part in this his- Winchendon’s young Union soldier, sculpted nons near the monu- Post 153, Grand Army of the program. toric Oct. 2 park dedica- men left their homes by Melzar Hunt Mosman ment. The iron cannons the Republic (GAR), and tion ceremony, to bring a and families to support of the Chicopee Bronze had been cast in 1848 town of Winchendon. of Welcome to start the blanket, chairs and lunch the Union and suppress Works, Chicopee, MA is at Cyrus Alger’s South The monument is 35 ceremony. He noted that for an 1860s era family the rebellion. They were fully equipped with rifle Boston Iron Works. feet high and was con- the town’s noble sons had picnic. Enjoy the Civil farmers, mechanics, car- and standing at parade The patriotism and structed by E. L. Smith marched down Central War camp music, talk penters, and laborers. rest. valor of Winchendon’s & Company of Barre, Street to the railroad to and take a photo with More importantly, they The monument men in Union blue was VT. The stonework is of cars which took them President Lincoln, and, were the sons, brothers, grounds were improved summed up at the dedica- Barre granite and stands to their camps and the more importantly, help husbands, and fathers of in the 1890s with the tion of the monument on 27 feet high with a bronze seat of war. Then, to a remember Winchendon’s this small community of mounting of four Oct. 16, 1889 by Orlando soldier eight feet tall hushed crowd of some Civil War heroes. 2,600+ inhabitants. 32-pounder naval can- Mason in his Address mounted on the top. The 3,000 at the park, he told

Not only are the main dishes fresh, have been inquiring about the possibil- GLEN CAFFE´ the Glen Caffe’s baked goods are made ity of a dinner buffet. continued from page A1­­­ on the premises. “We’re going to have to look at that. On Saturday and Sunday mornings, I’m not going to jump right into it, so we Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery. the restaurant offers an “all you care may try it a few times first just to see if As the new owner, Morin was faced to eat” breakfast served buffet style. it works.” with remodeling the kitchen and updat- For $7.99 ($5.99 for kids 10 and under) The Glen Caffe` is currently open ing the bathrooms (she called them patrons can avail themselves of a vari- from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday and “antiquated”). ety egg dishes, homefries, bacon, ham, Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to “And there was no equipment here. sausage, sausage and gravy, homemade 9 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m. to We had to buy just about everything hash, French toast, pancakes, fruit noon on Sunday. new.” salad, assorted desserts, and the soup of To celebrate a decade in business, Morin classifies her cuisine as “tra- the day. The feast comes with unlimited Morin is offering a 10 percent discount ditional. We offer a lot of comfort food. coffee. through the month of September. For example, we offer meat loaf the In addition to serving meals on site, “We’re a little off the beaten path,” first week of the month. It does very Morin also offers catering, and she rents she says. “People keep saying ‘you need well. Pot roast is another best-seller. In out the restaurant for special events. to move downtown.’ But we’re doing the summer, of course, it’s things like There’s no minimum required for such pretty well here, so I think this is where lobster rolls. And we also serve a black events, according to Morin. we’ll stay.” diamond steak. There aren’t a lot places The eatery is now gearing up for fall, around that offer that anymore.” which Morin says is her busiest season. Greg Vine photos When it comes to fresh food, “I’ve “Luckily, we had a mild winter last always tried to buy local produce. This Sally Morin and her daughter Allie are ready year so we had more business than year I grew some rosemary, basil, to greet customers. Morin puts her daughter usual during what can be a slow sea- tomatoes and potatoes out back. I want to work when she is visiting from her home in son.” everything to be as fresh as possible.” Boston. Morin says some of her customers LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL West, by Pearl Street, 100 feet to an statutes or ordinances regarding the Alternative Loan Trust 2006-23CB, ESTATE iron pipe and stones; presence of lead paint, asbestos or Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, By virtue and in execution of the THENCE South about 18 degrees other toxic substances, sanitary codes, Series 2006-23CB Power of Sale contained in a cer- West 75 feet to an iron pipe and stones housing codes, tenancy, and , to the by its Attorneys tain mortgage given by Nicholas E. THENCE South about 76 degrees 30’ extent that they are recorded prior to Guaetta and Benson, LLC Dillon to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic East about 100 feet to an iron pipe and the above mortgage, any easements, Peter V. Guaetta, Esquire Registration Systems, Inc., a sepa- stones; rights of way, restrictions, confirmation P.O. Box 519 rate corporation that is acting solely THENCE North about 18 degrees East or other matters of record. Chelmsford, MA 01824 as nominee for America’s Wholesale 75 feet to the place of beginning. Purchaser shall also bear all state and August 15, 2016 Lender, “Lender”; its successors and TRACT II: county deeds excise tax. The deposit August 26, 2016 assigns dated June 16, 2006 and Beginning at the Southeast corner of of $5,000.00 is to be paid in cash or September 2, 2016 recorded with the Worcester County Tract I; bank or certified check at the time and September 9, 2016 (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds, THENCE South about 18 degrees place of the sale, with the balance in Book 39194, Page 206, as assigned West 25 feet; of the purchase price to be paid by Town of Winchendon by Assignment of Mortgage dated May THENCE North about 76 degrees 30’ bank or certified check within thirty Zoning Board of Appeals 10, 2012 and recorded with Worcester West, 100 feet; (30) days after the date of the sale, to PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE County (Worcester District) Registry THENCE North about 18 degrees East be deposited in escrow with Guaetta Notice is hereby given that the of Deeds, Book 48980, Page 390, of 25 feet to Tract I; and Benson, LLC, at 73 Princeton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold which mortgage the undersigned is THENCE South about 76 degrees, 30’ Street, Suite 212, North Chelmsford, a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed., the present holder, for breach of the East, 100 feet to the place of begin- Massachusetts. September 21, 2016 at 7:05 PM in conditions of said mortgage and for ning. In the event that the successful bidder the Town Hall Auditorium, 2nd Fl., the purpose of foreclosing the same Also conveying the right to pass and at the foreclosure sale shall default in 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 repass to and from Mill Street to and purchasing the within described prop- 01475, on the Variance application PM, on September 16, 2016, on the from the parcels hereinafter described erty according to the terms of this of David Romanowski of 261 High St. premises known as 32 Pearl Street, over a private way laid out by heirs of Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Winchendon MA 01475 for property Winchendon, Massachusetts, the Jones Damon, insofar as the same Memorandum of Sale executed at the located at 261 High St, Winchendon, premises described in said mortgage, may now apply. time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee MA 01475 identified as Winchendon together with all the rights, easements, Subject to rights, easements, and reserves the right to sell the property Assessors Map 5D3 Parcel 35 owned and appurtenances thereto, to wit: restrictions of record to the extent in by foreclosure deed to the second by the same to hear an application A certain parcel of land situated force and applicable. highest bidder or, thereafter, to the for a Variance for relief from the side on and numbered 32 Pearl Street For my title see deed recorded here- next highest bidders, providing that setback for construction of a storage in Winchendon, Worcester County, with in Book 39194, Page 204. said bidder shall deposit with said shed afforded under Article 7.2 of Massachusetts, bounded and Terms of Sale: These premises are attorney, the amount of the required the Winchendon Zoning Bylaw. Said described as follows: being sold subject to any and all unpaid deposit as set forth herein within five property is located in the R40 Suburban TRACT I: real estate taxes, water rates, munici- (5) business days after written notice Residential – Neighborhood District. A Beginning at an iron pipe and stones pal charges and assessments, condo- of the default of the previous highest copy of the application is available at at a point which is North about 76 minium charges, expenses, costs, and bidder. the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town degrees 30’ West, 149.5 feet from assessments, if applicable, federal tax Other terms, if any, are to be announced Hall. All interested persons should plan a stone post in the East line of land liens, partition wall rights, statutes, at the sale. to attend. formerly of Damon heirs, and is the regulations, zoning, subdivision con- Present holder of said mortgage BY: Cynthia Carville, Chair Southwest bound of Lincoln Place (for- trol, or other municipal ordinances or The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals merly) now Pearl Street; bylaws respecting land use, configu- The Bank of New York, as Trustee for September 2, 2016 THENCE North about 76 degrees 30’ ration, building or approval, or bylaws, the Certificateholders CWALT, Inc., September 9, 2016 Friday, September 9, 2016 12 Winchendon Courier