High Turn-Out Keeps Winchendon Solidly Republican

(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Friday, November 7, 2014 Newsstand: 75 cents High turn-out keeps Winchendon solidly Republican WINCHENDON — tion of Winchendon in blank 43, Early 168, write More than half the town’s his Congressional dis- in 2; P2: blank 256, Early registered voters (2,781) trict, ran unopposed for 683, write in 7; P3: blank turned out to have their his seat and in Precinct 262, Early 675, write in 16. voices heard in the mid- One, the only one which In Precinct 1 the con- term elections Monday, votes in his election, the tested voting follows: and seemed to solidly count was blank: 204, State Senator keep those votes in the McGovern 447 and write- blank 41; Ann Gobi 297; Republican lines. ins: 18 for a total of 669 Michael Valanzola: 329, Winchendon chose to votes. write in 2 cast it’s lot both with the Jennie Caissie of Representative newly elected Republican Oxford ran unopposed for blank: 23, Jon Zlotnik governor; and also fol- a seat on the governor’s 222, Garret Shetrawski lowed that party line council. A Republican, 422, write in 2 for local candidates for her outcome was as fol- Registrar of Probate state representative and lows: Precinct 1: blank blank 48, Stephen senator. Both Garret 169; Caissie 490 and write Abraham 273, Stepanie Shetrawski and Michael in 10 total 669; Precinct Fattman 347, write in 1 Valanzola won handi- 1A blank 59, Caissie Senator in Congress ly in Toy Town, though 151, write in 3, total 213; blank 25, Edward J. they lost overall. Precinct 2: blank 227, Markey 317, Brian J. Shetrawski, by only a Caissie 705, write in 14, Herr 325, write in 2 margin of 33 votes, was total: 946; Precinct 3: Governor/Lt. considering a recount, blank 222, Caissie 724, Governor but at press time the deci- write in: 7, total 952. blank 11, Baker & sion was still uncertain. District Attorney Polito 387, Coakley & How Winchendon Joseph Early ran unop- Kerrigan 222, Flachuk voted: posed and his results & Jennings 27, Lively & James McGovern, who were: P1 blank 48, Early Saunders 9, McCormick Keith Kent photo covers one small sec- 463, write in 13; P1A: Turn To ELECTION page A9 SIGNS OF THE TIMES A family of turkey were making their way around Old Centre recently; enjoying the weather and perhaps keeping an eye out for anyone planning Thanksgiving early. Elections, town meetings and reports: oh my! BY RUTH DEAMICIS first Nov. 7 deadline. The meeting and electoral COURIER EDITOR report will include sever- vote; but all this work WINCHENDON — al steps, and will include must be accomplished While attempting to some form of raising by yet another deadline: finalize the plans for more money, either an Dec. 31 in order to set a presentation to the override or legislative tax rate for the town. Department of Revenue request for a loan from With that in mind, the before Dec. 15 some steps the state. election, needing a cer- began to coalesce at the To accomplish that, tain number of days for Monday night Board of first a town meeting legality purposes was Selectmen’s meeting. is scheduled Monday, scheduled before know- Taking input from both Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at the ing what the wishes of Tom Nalesik photo the School Committee and Murdock High School the voters will be at town Will Roth, class of 2017, and Catherine Niles, class of 2016 run through one of their the Finance Committee auditorium followed by meeting. scenes into consideration, the already scheduling a spe- “It’s important people BOS was to meet again cial election Saturday, understand that if the Thursday night in an Dec. 20. override is defeated at attempt to have a final An override must be First performance report to submit by the affirmed by both a town Turn To DILEMMA page A9 tonight: Legally Blonde Cochran: she’s blinded at MHS by the science WINCHENDON — First, you Kate (Marissa Galat), Pilar (Tobey BY JERRY CARTON “Macaylia is a great saw it on the silver screen. Next, Chase), Gaelen/Sabrina (Ayano COURIER CORRESPONDENT asset,” said interven- it became a musical. And now Kubota), Elle Woods (Catherine Legally Blonde is being performed Niles), Sales Assistant (Nuri WINCHENDON — tion specialist Danielle at Murdock High School auditori- Lesbek), Store Manager (Xiaoyu More than one student Mallard. “She’s always um Nov. 7 and 8. (Lawrence) Liu), Warner (Will has found the Murdock willing to help other stu- Students from the Winchendon Roth), Grandmaster Chad (Luca Academy to be a safe dents anytime they need School will be performing the musi- Domeniconi) Winthrop (facul- haven, a place to find it.” cal, utilizing the stage at Murdock ty member TBA), Lowell (faculty success which may have Cochran laughed. “I’m High School auditorium. Both member TBA), Pforzheimer (fac- been elusive, and you can a nerd,” she confessed. “I shows will be at 7 pm on Friday ulty member TBA), Emmett (Jake count freshman Macaylia guess that’s why I like and Saturday. Admission is free, Borden), Aaron/Pandamadan Cochran among that science so much. I always and the performance is open to the (Mason Schnieders), Enid (Natalie group. have. I like learning how public. Chretian), Vivienne (Isabella “This place (the stuff works. I took clocks Legally Blonde is a fun, Whitney), Callahan (AJ Marra), Academy) is fabulous,” apart when I was eight. Macaylia Cochran award-winning musical loaded Paulette (Liz West), Dewey (Brian she exclaimed. “I can I’m just fascinated by it with memorable songs and dances. Loftus), Brooke Wyndham (Vasilisa focus much better here all. I really am interested who was the very first Sorority sister Elle Woods journeys (Alice) Urvanova), Kyle (Max and there’s a lot less pres- in biology and the envi- middle school stu- from a west coast sorority house to Mackenzie), Kiki (Kenny Phan), sure because you get to ronment because those dent accepted into the the halls of justice at Harvard Law Stylist (Zoe Fei), Chutney (Ally work at your own pace.” are all about life things.” Academy, arriving in School. Along the way, she meets Wolski and Stage Manager: Elise “I didn’t like Murdock,” “I want to be a science mid eighth grade last Emmett, Paulette, and many other Mason. she said candidly. “I was teacher,” she remarked, year, has already com- memorable characters. A story of Behind the scenes, Deb Maloney bullied there. I don’t like adding, “in English, pleted more than 40-per- self-discovery, Legally Blonde is and Fiona Byrne from the big groups anyway. Here, there’s too much reading cent of her work for this high energy from beginning to end. Winchendon School are directing everyone is nice. No one so that’s not my favorite semester. The cast and crew members and rehearsing the student cast, subject.” “She’s dedicated. She’s include: getting them ready for their debut is rude here. Everyone Maybe so, but Mallard driven. She gets here and Margot (Zoe Hammond), Serena/ performance. makes you feel good here.” pointed out Macaylia, Turn To COCHRAN page A9

LOCAL SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE Letarte earns Students scholarship from “Our remedies oft in of the Month Ritchie Foundation ourselves do lie.”

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STUDENTS OF THE MONTH Students of the Month WINCHENDON — The following students were recognized by the their schools for outstanding scholarship and responsible classroom citizenship. is sponsored by

Evelyn Haley proudly shows off the Student of the Month certificate awarded to her by Toy Town Elementary School. With Evelyn are her parents, Ben Charles Fetzner is all smiles after being named Memorial School’s Student and Caretta Haley, and her sister Candace. Evelyn is described as an excellent of the Month. Pictured are (back row) Charles’ father and mother, Robert and student and a great role model; a conscientious student who always strives to Amy Fetzner, and (front row) brother Michael, Charles, and sister Ceara. First do her best and who comes to school every day with a smile. She is generous, grader Charles is described by teacher Leslie Johnson as a model of a respectful, regularly assisting others and voluntarily helps whenever and wherever she is responsible citizen, a high achieving, deep thinking and self motivated learner. needed. Charley genuinely cares about other people, is trustworthy and contributes greatly to building the classroom community. He is an ideal friend, partner, teammate and student.

Proud dad Kenneth Strong joins his daughter, Samantha, who received October Student of the Month honors from Murdock High School. Samantha has been working in the high school office preparing materials for the advisory program, delivering mail and messages and making herself otherwise useful. She is a cheerful presence and keeps everyone entertained. Recently, she volunteered Jack Polcari was named Student of the Month for Murdock Middle School. to paint all the girls’ bathrooms in the school in response to student complaints Mom Sue joined him as he received the award at the School Committee’s meet- about their appearance; and like everything else she does it was done with great ing on Thursday, Oct. 23. enthusiasm.

Record number of Monty Tech students on honor rolls FITCHBURG — A total of 271 sophomores, juniors and seniors, 20 percent of the student body, were honored recently at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School’s annual honor roll banquets. Students named to the honor roll for all four quarters last year, and their families, were invited to attend the banquet and award ceremony. A total of 99 sophomores were honored at a banquet held on Oct. 2, and 172 juniors and seniors on Oct. 16. Monty Tech’s honor roll consists of three categories: Principal’s List, 90 or higher in each subject; High Honors, 80 or higher in each subject, and Honors, a cumulative average of 80 or higher. Christina Favreau, director of academic programs, wel- comed the students and their guests and offered her congratu- lations on their accomplishments. Principal Thomas Browne and Administrative Assistant Tammy LaFalam passed out certificates and honor roll pins to the students. Courtesy photo Teachers and staff members assisted cafeteria employees Among the numerous Monty Tech juniors and seniors honored recently for their academic achievement were, from left, serve dinner. Dakota Contois of Winchendon, Alex Cochran of Fitchburg, William Clukay of Winchendon, Ashley Christian of Ashby, Local students honored include: Emily Celona and Cassie Campbell, both of Fitchburg, Gabrielle Calder of Winchendon, Jillian Brouillet of Otter River, ASHBURNHAM: Felicia Alicea, David Caruso, Brian Audrey Boyce of Templeton and Taylor Bourgeois of Westminster. Johnson, Madeline Testa, Makaylah Vaillancourt, Joshua Beatrice, Tyler Belliveau, Julia Enright, Amanda Johnson and Johnna Roy. BALDWINVILLE: Devin Merritt, Darren Belliveau, Erin How to Use: The Winchendon Courier Cregg, Brian Glover, Kylie Iorio, Brandon Paul, Emily Spaan and Neiva LaBrecque. A Stonebridge Press publication GARDNER: Riaen Ayers, Eden Bushee, Marcos Colon, Devan Kumar, Joseph Mackowiak, Marcquise Pena, Andrea NE WS Staff DIRECTORY T O PRint AN OBITUARY: The Winchendon Torres-Garcia, Isaiah Aponte, Scott Batchelder, Christian Editor EMAIL : [email protected] Courier (USPS 685- President & Publisher Cormier, Tiffany Cunningham, Summer Fagerstrom, Briana Ruth DeAmicis 44 Central Street Frank G. Chilinski (978) 297-0050 x 100 920) is published 508-909-4101 Hansen, Christopher LaBarge Jr., Cody Leger, Jack Marabello, [email protected] T O SubMI A LETTER weekly for $45 per [email protected] Joshua Nguyen, Nathan Oliva, Connor Quick, Mykala Rogers, T O The EditOR: year (in county) Shayna Rolon, Benjamin Suppa, Ryan Walker, Carley Walsh, T O SubsCRIBE, OR FOR Chief Financial Officer EMAIL : [email protected] by Stonebridge Ron Tremblay and Kalia Young. SUBSI CR PTION SERVICES: 44 Central Street Kerri Peterson Press, 25 Elm St. St., 508-909-4102 OTTER RIVER: Jillian Brouillet. [email protected] 508-909-4103 T O SOUnd OFF: Southbridge, MA PHILLIPSTON: Graeme Richard, Elizabeth Whiting, Olivia [email protected] Call (978) 297-0050 x 100 01550 Out of county Operation Director Gwynn, and Noah Roy. email [email protected] James DiNicola ROYALSTON: Marnie Anair and Melissa Persson. T AO PL CE A BUSINESS AD: rate is $56 per year. 508-764-6102 Ruth DeAmicis T O SubMI Periodicals postage TEMPLETON: Brian Gallant, Emma Nelsen, Jacob Shepard, (978) 297-0050 x 100 [email protected] C Alendar ITEMS: Shelby Arseneau, Sarah Bailey, Audrey Boyce, Abigail Felton, [email protected] paid at Winchendon. EMAIL : [email protected] Managing Editor Casie Harkins, Rebekah Provencher, and Dana Symonds. To subscribe call Adam Minor T AO F X The COURIER: 44 Central Street WINCHENDON: Thomas Becotte, Ashley Ellis, John (800) 367-9898. 508-909-4130 Call (978) 297-2177 [email protected] Hancock, Jonathan Jean, Shelby Landress, Jacob Mahan, POSTMASTER: Send Katherine Miller, Cassidy Morey, Bradley Parks, Max address changes to Advertising Manager Robichaud, Courtney Simmers-Swanson, Ashley Arsenault, The Winchendon Jean Ashton Stonebridge Press photo policy 508-909-4104 Adam Becotte, Gabrielle Calder, William Clukay, Dakota As a community oriented family of newspapers, Stonebridge Press welcomes photos from Courier, 44 Central [email protected] Contois, Brandon Ellis, Matthew Elsevier, Brian Labier, readers, business owners, and other outside sources for publication in any of its titles. Any St., Winchendon, MA Joseph LeBlanc, Brielle Lepkowski, Olivia Lore, Shannan Production Manager photos submitted for publication become the property of Stonebridge Press, and may be 01475. Julie Clarke Nutt, Julia Pfeifle, Macy Saulnier, Megan Skinner, Cheryl displayed in our newspapers, as well as on our Web site. They may also be made available [email protected] Thomas, Edward Tonet, Carley Treshinsky, Jacob Van Hillo for resale, with any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. and Kayla Woodward. Friday, November 7, 2014 Winchendon Courier 3

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 of the month, 6:30-9:30 p.m., October SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 WINE TASTING: the annual Clark through May. This open mic event MEAT RAFFLE: The annual Memorial YMCA wine and beer tast- welcomes local musicians of all levels Thanksgiving Hawg Haulers meat raf- ing at the Hidden Hills pavilion is to perform in the elegant, acoustically fle is scheduled at 7 p.m. at American scheduled beginning at 7 p.m. $30 per pleasing upper hall of the Masonic Legion Post 193, School Street. Side person. Silent auction, catering by Lodge, where surprise guest perform- raffles, 50-50 and more. 4 Star Catering, delicious wine and ers will also be featured. Refreshments FALL FESTIVAL: the annual beer tasting. Great time, fun night. For can be enjoyed downstairs before the Immaculate Heart of Mary fall festival information and reservations contact music begins or during intermission. begins 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and again Sunday, the Clark at (978) 297-0869 or visit the- A $5 donation helps the Masons to help 9 a.m.-noon. Silent auction, ticket auc- clarkymca.org. others. For more information, please tion, surprise booth, Grandma’s attic, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 call Jim Rodger at (603) 585-3348. theme baskets, games, a Christmas FALL FAIR: the Hyde Park Fall Fair MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 booth, food and cheer, and the food at 67 Hyde Park Drive is scheduled 9 ANNUAL ELECTIONS: Winchendon booth will be open! Delicious soup will a.m. to 2 p.m. Quilt raffle, crafts, knit, Rod & Gun Club annual elections at 7 be featured, sandwiches and more. crochet and hand crafted items, bake p.m. Very important all attend. Call Santa will be on hand Sunday morn- sale, flea market, ticket auction, food (978) 297-3955. ing 9-11 a.m. for breakfast. Come see and refreshments. CONCERT: The Clovertons in con- what’s cooking! REMOVING FLAGS: Saturday, cert at Cornerstone Church, Gardner SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Nov. 8 beginning at 10 a.m., American Road beginning at 7 p.m. $10 per per- FALL FESTIVAL: The Immaculate Legion volunteers and Boy Scouts will son. Heart of Mary festival continues this remove the flags from the veterans’ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 morning with a breakfast from 9-11 graves. We will meeting at the Calvary VETERANS’ DAY: This year’s a.m. featuring Santa as a special guest. Cemetery at 10 a.m. Veterans Day celebration will be held Drawings for auctions and prizes FARMERS MARKET: The Toy on Tuesday, Nov. 11. It will be held scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Town Farmers’ Market will set up on at the Eugene M. Connor American TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 the front lawn at 126 Central St. which Legion, School Street. FLU CLINIC: The Old Murdock is the Unitarian Universalist Church We ask all participants to be at Senior Center will hold its annual FLU across from the Clark Memorial/ Legion by 1030 a.m. that morning. CLINIC with the Gardner Visiting YMCA. Market hours are Thursdays Our ceremony always starts at 11 a.m. Nurses on TUESDAY Nov. 18, 2014 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. sharp. We ask all guests to arrive by from 11 a.m.-noon. Remember to bring through the end of October. Available 10:45 a.m. Boy Scouts will place flags insurance card. items include produce, eggs, baked on Central Street at 7 a.m. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20 goods and crafts from local craftsmen WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 OUR NEIGHBOR’S KITCHEN: an and artists. Market Money coupons GOLDEN AGERS: the annual elec- evening meal open to all, with a free make great gifts, and can be redeemed tions will be held today, and a pizza will donation at the Winchendon at any Toy Town Farmers’ Market party will be part of the festivities Unitarian Universalist Church, vendor.SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 at 2 p.m. at the downstairs meeting Central Street, lower level beginning CLASS ACT COFFEEHOUSE: hall, American Legion, School Street. at 5:30 p.m. Come join your friends and A monthly venue for anyone who For information on the Golden Agers neighbors for an evening of good food plays or appreciates acoustic music contact Gloria LaBrack at (978) 297- and conversation. at Artisan Masonic Lodge, 319 School 4525. Next month will be the annual St. Winchendon. The Class Act Christmas Party. More information to Coffeehouse runs every second Sunday be announced.

AN AFTERNOON OF SONG

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A regional veterans’ chorus under the direction of Donna Allard (not the town’s accountant) entertained a room- ful of appreciative people at the Old Murdock Senior Center last week. The group is based out of Leominster and anyone who would like to join is welcome.

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letters to the Editor Additional Letters see page 12 Today’s the day Barrows: it’s bullying Today is the deadline for turning in the first report to the Department of Revenue on just To the Editor: ed officials. However, you do not have how the town intends to address its fiscal problems. As the debate regarding our town’s the right to suggest that my husband On Wednesday, the DOR was here, meeting with representatives of school department, current crisis continues to unfold, I’d and the town manager are criminals town manager, accountants and business managers, and town governing committees. A preliminary look at what has been done to date. like to share a few thoughts about how when you have absolutely zero proof to Perhaps there were some recommendations made; perhaps there were some “well it has unfolded in my home. My hus- substantiate that opinion. Conjecture, done” kudos given for intelligent decisions; and perhaps some reprimands for it not being band’s support of the town manager has innuendo, and rumor add absolutely no enough yet. We don’t know at this point and the BOS was meeting again last night to final- extended well beyond the fiscal deficit. value toward healing this community. ize that report so by the time this newspaper hits the stands some of those answers might Personal attacks have been launched You do have the responsibility and obli- be known. against my youngest daughter, my mar- gation to accept answers when they’re We know no matter how much cutting is done, how much give back by employees (wow, riage, my husband’s place of employ- substantiated by documented facts. You that is very generous because who would willing do that?) or where additional revenue ment and false allegations that he has cannot ignore the facts just because might be scrounged, it is not going to be enough. threatened local business owners. Some they don’t fit your narrative. How can At this time the number looks to be around $700,000 plus or minus that must be made up claim to know more about my hus- someone be so blinded by hate they fail by the citizens or a loan. band’s relationship with the town man- to acknowledge facts and truth? By the time the finalized numbers, including adding something for the audit requested ager than he knows himself. He’s been It’s a shame, in my opinion, there are by everyone at some future date and further depth, we still could be seeing a million dol- described as growing up with, related adults in this community whose hatred lars in the mix. to, friends with, and running a business of the town manager runs deeper than It’s a difficult thing for everyone involved. No one willingly accepts this happened with the town manager. moving forward in the best interest because of something they did or didn’t do. But the tirades that continue to pound on the Let the truth be told: Keith never met of the town. To that, it’s refreshing to same things every week but not listening to the answers aren’t helping. the town manager until he applied for converse with people, who, although we Yes, there was a shortage in the health care fund because 13 people became very ill with- the position 15 years ago. This behavior may not always agree on certain issues, in two years. At $70,000 a time, that will drain the kitty pretty fast and no, it isn’t anyone’s is unacceptable on all levels and no fam- are able to do so respectfully and with business who those people were. Catastrophic illness is a private thing; even suggesting someone should release such information is categorically rude. ily, mine or anybody else’s, should have civil discourse. Yes, there were problems with both the MUNIS system and the computer system. And to endure these attacks or mistruths. If I’ve seen the absolute best in peo- yes, the training for the new accountant in all those systems didn’t go as planned. But you don’t agree with the stance some- ple and the absolute worst in people someone was hired to consult and train; and a new system is being investigated as we one has on an issue or the way they since the deficit was discovered. What write. We fix the problems, not the blame. voted, it does not give you the right I choose to take from this is the follow- And if you think a minute, do you think perhaps there is a correlation between a cata- to search for something controversial, ing: Keith will continue working dili- strophic illness and an accountant who intended only to retire but became too ill to train make up complete lies, and hurl person- gently with the BOS, the town manager, her replacement? Again, it’s rude to go there. al attacks at them and their family. all municipal boards, and citizens as he The schools are addressing some issues, and while no one is willing to give up salary; the These attacks are often thrown when has the past 17 years while providing unions have all agreed to forego negotiations another year and work within the current hiding behind a computer screen where a reasonable, fact-based approach to contracts. That means at this point somewhere in the school district budget is fund that you can accuse but not be held account- stabilize the town’s financial strength. was set aside in anticipation of salary increases; it might be part of a solution now. able, otherwise known as cyber bully- My family will continue to go on living, When the town side said it was freezing travel, we immediately remembered the school ing. According to U.S. legal definitions, loving, and enjoying the company of committee intention to attend conferences soon. Some people were even intending to stay cyber bullying could be limited to post- good friends and family and lastly, I overnight. We don’t know how much of that would have been picked up within school ing rumors or gossip about a person on will continue praying that peace will budget but could we ask that be re-considered? the internet bringing about hatred in soon be restored in my family and in See, sometimes there are small places where something might happen that helps the other minds; or it may go to the extent the town of Winchendon, a townt I have bigger picture. When Heidi Belavqua announced to the school committee that no, no one of personally identifying victims and been proud to call home my entire life. was willing to give up salary; still there was some small measure they were willing to do. publishing materials severely defaming Even a little cooperation is a good thing. and humiliating them. Tracey A. Barrows As I stated last week, citizens cer- Winchendon tainly have the right to question elect- Zbikowski: fairness

To the Editor: bors. They would be giving back part of Employees of Winchendon have been their incomes, and will still have to pay asked to give up a percentage of their their share of the increased property ELEMENTARY SCHOOL incomes to help pay for the town’s taxes that are surely heading our way. financial crisis. I heard one woman say For those who think asking others to CELEBRATES THE DAY at a recent selectmen’s meeting it would give up part of their incomes to fix the Terri Harlow-Sillanpaa photo be selfish of employees not to give back town’s financial troubles, I would offer a small percent of their incomes. We the following advice. No one is stopping It was quite the line up at Memorial School for the annual spook parade. know the town is deep in debt. We know you from contributing “your money” to we will be asked to consider an over- the town’s debt. Hundreds of students, family and friends packed Alumni Field Oct. 31 to ride that will add substantially to our This approach to the town’s finan- watch youngsters from Memorial School. Costumes were diverse and creative. taxes — indefinitely. Isn’t it fair to ask cial crisis only widens the gap of mis- Superheroes are always popular, as are witches and clowns. A group of girls town employees to help fill the town’s trust and division we already have in came dressed similarly, representing Frozen, a highly popular Disney chil- financial sinkhole with their money? Winchendon. Due to the mismanage- dren’s movie. The load-speaker called out several children and adults by name, The answer plain and simple is no, it’s ment of our town government, we’re setting a joyous atmosphere in the crowd. Many younger siblings, too young not fair. all going to pay a hefty price. Let’s for school, came along with their parents to enjoy the parade. They squealed A glitch to this well-meaning give not single out our hard working town with delight when they recognized their brother or sister. back thinking is many of the town employees to pay more than their fair Teachers looked fabulous in their chosen costumes and characters. Several employees live in Winchendon. If Town share of this financial mess. greeted parents in the crowd, by name, as they passed. As the children went back to their classrooms they stayed in costume, some employees give back 1, 2, or 3 percent of enjoying treats at their desks and tables. their wages, they will be unfairly sacri- Robert Zbikowski Another year has passed for ghosts and goblins. ficing more than their taxpaying neigh- Winchendon Contentment I am pretty much a man choose from. And hun- I like the old things. The small restau- for these people, in Vietnam, in South of habit. I always have dreds of new ones every rant, the quietness of the neighborhood, Africa, in Big Brothers, in the World been. Notes of day while hundreds the lack of major crime, the fun of the Affairs Council, as a missionary in When I was younger I oncern failed. I zeroed in on two same faces over and over again at the Ecuador. I had the vim and vigor that loved visiting new plac- C where I could predict same lunch booth or cocktail bar. I lack now. So today I am working es. But as I grew older the quality of my food Over my career I had to spend a lot on being a Barnabus, the biblical man I realized it was just the and the outstanding of time with people I really didn’t know considered an “encourager.” I try to process of finding places JACK service, where I could and a lot of whom I really didn’t like. It encourage the youth and focused to where I would be comfort- BLAIR get to know everyone is the price of advancing in the corpo- apply their zeal to these same projects. able. from the maitre’d to the rate world. If I ever had a Superman or Batman It is not essential to be washroom attendant. When I retired I promised myself I uniform it is now mothballed in the content when you are young. It is more They knew me and I knew them. They would not spend one minute with peo- attic. A younger generation is out there rewarding to be aggressive, ambitious came to know my family and my inter- ple I didn’t enjoy or admire. I would now fighting to save “Gotham” and I am and plan-ful. Most businesses would not ests. In other words, a home when I was value my time and I would parse it out cheering them on. want to hire someone who was seen as away from home. to be enjoyed with those I admired, I remember the day I decided to retire. “content.” I also zeroed in on two private clubs loved and found interesting. It is a big I was in my chair in front of the fire- As you age a realistic goal for old age and used them regularly. Again, getting change but one worth pursuing. Can place reviewing my life and wondering is to be content in who you are, what to know the people who made them you imagine spending every day with what I might yet want from the future. you have accomplished, and to take hum and letting them know me. people you really like to be with! A one word answer came to me, right time to enjoy your life at a much slower I travel a lot less now than I did in I am as about as exciting as white then: contentment. and appreciative pace. those days. I still have favorite hotels, rice these days but it sure feels good. I don’t expect my readers to have an Happily, I am at a place in life now clubs or restaurants in some of the for- I can be found at the same restaurant interest in my level of contentment. But where I have visited and enjoyed almost eign cities I visit more frequently. And or the same cocktail lounge on almost I hope to encourage them to revisit the everywhere I thought I would want to it is nice after a long plane ride to see the same days every week. I like to be level of their own contentment and try go. Through my work I got to patronize familiar faces and to know exactly what served by the same waitress, cooked to find ways to increase it. Hopefully, the best restaurants, the ones newspa- to expect. for by the same cook, and have around just treating it as the subject of today’s pers review and rate, and travel to more I rarely try out new things now. I me people who truly make the time column might bring focus on it for each than 40 countries, and see most of our don’t need the excitement, I need the pleasant. reader. states. predictability. Am I bored? Nope. So I try every day to find contentment. Throughout my midlife I belonged So I am settled now. Am I content? Yes Some days are easier than others. Some to a number of private clubs. When I And I find that while I no longer I read the same papers every day, visit days it simply isn’t to be found. But I am joined they were mostly men’s clubs, spend much time in the Big Apple or the same websites to collect anything happy with that goal and the pursuit of catering to drinks, cigars, card games in any other American city, and our that might be newsworthy. While I have it is rewarding in and of itself. and lots of camaraderie. As the country foreign travels are to see a grandchild a large music library I find myself lis- It reminds me of days when people wrestled with equality most of my clubs or to enjoy a short holiday with friends, tening to the same dozen pieces almost used to say: CUT YOURSELF SOME eventually became coed. So while what I have come to like the more quiet life of all the time: the favorites, the ones that SLACK ! was featured changed a lot, the feeling a small town. I don’t brush off the traffic beat out all the others over my lifetime. Or maybe they said: CHILL OUT! of being somewhere one knew, where jams as easy as I used to when I travel to Am I concerned about the country? Whatever the language, I think I final- one was welcome and well treated, a city. I don’t handle all the hustle and The world? The plight of the poor and ly understand the message. remained. The ladies brought a refined bustle of the airports the way I used to. downtrodden? Of course I am...but now touch to both the décor and the menu in I like privacy more. I don’t need to my concern is measured in an under- If you would care to read my BLOG, my clubs! be entertained. It is not necessary any- standing of what I can, and cannot, do access it at blair-notes.blogspot.com When working in New York City more to have a full schedule or to live about these things as an individual. there were thousands of restaurants to for the anticipation of new things. In my younger days I worked hard Friday, November 7, 2014 Winchendon Courier 5 Heywood and Athol hospitals part of coordinated grants REGION — State Senator Flanagan Zlotnik. Seltz. “Today’s awards show that the HPC ed projects led by Massachusetts com- and Representative Jon Zlotnik In Leominster, HealthAlliance is committed to partnering State Senator munity hospitals. The Phase 2 request announced the Massachusetts Health Hospital’s $3,800,000 grant will sup- Flanagan and State Representative for proposals called for innovative, Policy Commission has awarded port care coordination infrastructure Zlotnik and their community hospitals high-impact proposals that enhance two local hospitals with grant fund- to enhance behavioral health care and to help the Commonwealth achieve our behavioral health care, focus on care ing for health care improvements. reduce emergency department utiliza- goals of health care cost containment for patients with complex medical and HealthAlliance Hospital in Leominster tion and length of stay a continuation and quality improvement.” social needs, reduce inappropriate hos- has been awarded a $3.8 million grant, and expansion of Phase 1 work. The Health Policy Commission, an pital use, and support processes that and Athol Memorial Hospital, Heywood Athol Memorial Hospital, Heywood independent state agency created reduce waste while improving safety. Hospital, and HealthAlliance Hospital Hospital in Gardner, and HealthAlliance through the Legislature’s landmark Phase 2 incentivizes regional partner- will receive $2.9 million to be used joint- Hospital will use the $2,900,000 invest- 2012 health care cost containment law, ships among hospitals and encourages ly to enhance the delivery of high quali- ment to support planning for increas- approved $60 million in investments to 28 hospitals to coordinate with community care in the Worcester and Middlesex ing inpatient and outpatient behavior- community hospitals statewide through ty-based providers and other organiza- region. al health services at a newly acquired Phase 2 of the Community Hospital tions. In total, five joint hospital propos- “These funds are absolutely necessary property. It will also support multidis- Acceleration, Revitalization, and als were funded totaling $19.1 million of and will be used to improve the current ciplinary behavioral health initiatives Transformation investment program. the $60 million opportunity. system in these hospitals, which will focused on behavioral health, including The purpose of CHART is to help reduce Over the next six months, the HPC make patient visits a much more pleas- a care team in the emergency depart- health care costs in the Commonwealth will support and monitor the implemen- ant and efficient process,” said Senator ment and physician practices, school- by strengthening low-cost, high-quality tation activities of CHART hospitals. Flanagan. “These awards will build based care coordination and mental community hospitals while enhancing Comprehensive evaluation and account- upon the great work already ongoing at health counseling, and a shared online care delivery models that improve pop- ability are strong elements of the CHART these two local hospitals.”“I was pleased directory of community and clinical ulation health and patients’ experienc- investment program in order to assess to hear that Athol Memorial Hospital, resources. This is a continuation and es. CHART Phase 2 will better align these new initiatives’ impacts on health Heywood Hospital and Health Alliance expansion of Phase 1 work. community hospital services with the care cost and quality. This engagement Hospital received these grants. That “Massachusetts community hospitals health care needs of the communities will strengthen future phases of the money will go to great use improving the are high quality, cost-efficient providers they serve, foster strong community CHART program. In January Phase 1 efficiency and quality of healthcare in of health care that serve patients where engagement across the care continuum, of the program released $10 million to our community,” stated Representative they live,” said Executive Director David and develop community partnerships community hospitals for projects rang- with a broad array of health and human ing from patient care pilots for diabetes services agencies. treatment to behavioral health integra- Over four years, CHART will disperse tion programs. Business plan competition in the works up to $120 million for community-orient- GARDNER – Area human welfare. marketing vice president; residents are invited Business plans from a free one-hour consulta- to submit to the Mount individual applicants tion with an attorney, Wachusett Community or teams will be accept- 2,000 free business cards College Center for ed through midnight and more. Entrepreneurship’s Friday, Dec. 5. Five final- The competition’s pre- 2014 Business Plan ists will be selected and mier sponsor is the office Competition for an invited to participate of Ronald M. Ansin, and opportunity to win priz- at an awards dinner in the Sentinel & Enterprise es valued at more than January. During the is the media sponsor. $5,000. The competition awards dinner, all five Additional sponsorship coincides with National finalists will present to opportunities are avail- Entrepreneurship Month a panel of judges. Each able. in November and sup- applicant will provide a Competition judges and ports MWCC’s mission 90-second business plan sponsors are Leominster to stimulate the entrepre- pitch, followed by a 10 Mayor Dean Mazzarella; neurial spirit in North minute presentation. Fitchburg Mayor Lisa Central Massachusetts. Qualified entrants Wong; Gardner Mayor The competition gives are encouraged to start Mark Hawke; Ken Ansin, Courtesy photo the region’s innovators or grow a business or community bank direc- in the business and non- nonprofit organization tor at Enterprise Bank; From left: Athol Savings Bank’s uptown branch Supervisor Donna Smith, $500 MasterCard profit sectors the oppor- within the college’s ser- Tina Sbrega, president gift card winner Philip Davidson, and uptown Community Banking Officer Dana Hardy. tunity to submit business vice area, which includes and CEO of GFA Federal plans and vie for cash Ashburnham, Ayer, Credit Union; Greater and in-kind prizes. Five Ashby, Athol, Barre, Gardner Chamber of Athol Savings Bank hosts fall event for communities finalists and a single Clinton, Fitchburg, Commerce President Jim grand-prize winner will Gardner, Groton, Bellina, North Central be selected. Hardwick, Harvard, Massachusetts Chamber ATHOL — Customers and community members turned out in large numbers “Innovation in the Hubbardston, Lancaster, of Commerce President earlier this month for Athol Savings Bank’s Fall Free-for-All weekend event. for-profit and nonprofit Leominster, Lunenburg, David McKeehan; Held to express appreciation to customers and host friends to come in and learn sectors is vital for our Oakham, Orange, Nashoba Valley Chamber more about the bank’s products and services, branches were opened for extend- communities to remain Pepperell, Petersham, of Commerce President ed hours with lots of giveaways and refreshments. great places to work Phillipston, Princeton, Melissa Fetterhoff; and During the event weekend ASB again hosted its free community shred fest. and live,” said MWCC Royalston, Rutland, Linda Racine, execu- In its sixth consecutive year, the popular event drew hundreds of community President Daniel M. Shirley, Sterling, tive vice president of members who came to take advantage of the free shredding services conducted Asquino. “Our mission Townsend, Templeton, Rollstone Bank &Trust. by PROSHRED Security. Senior Vice President and Security Officer Cheryl is to help entrepreneurs Westminster and For more information D’Ambra, reported this year’s event surpassed all others in both community flourish by spearheading Winchendon. about the Business Plan participation and number of pounds of sensitive documentation destroyed. this business plan compe- The prize package pro- Competition and to sub- “We couldn’t be happier that people have become more aware of identity tition.” vides more than $5,000 in mit an application, go to theft and fraud and are proactive in taking steps to prevent becoming a victim,” National cash awards, advertising http://mwccbusiness- D’Ambra said. Entrepreneurship Month and consulting opportu- plan2014.istart.org. The Free-for-All event included various drawings for prizes in each branch recognizes those who pro- nities, including a cash For those who are location. One lucky winner from Athol, Philip Davidson, won both a gift basket mote entrepreneurship, award; $1,000 in print and interested, MWCC offers and the grand prize of a $500 gift card in two separate drawings. business innovation and digital advertising in the an online course called “We continue to be inspired by community response to our events,” com- new jobs in the U.S. and Sentinel & Enterprise; a “Creating a Successful mented ASB President, Daniel J. Zona. “We take pride in supporting our local promotes entrepreneur- free three-credit academ- Business Plan.” The residents and businesses and we value the trust placed in us by those we serve. ship among America’s ic course at MWCC val- $89 course fee will be It is the customers who make Athol Savings Bank one of the region’s leading youth. MWCC’s Business ued at $600; a free non- refunded to all entrants community banks.” Plan Competition also credit class at MWCC val- who submit a complete Athol Savings Bank, with its headquarters located on Main Street in Athol, is coincides with Global ued up to $150; a full-page business plan in the a 147 year old, full-service mutual savings bank and maintains and online pres- Entrepreneurship Week, profile or advertisement competition. To regis- ence at www.atholsb.com. The bank has eight offices located in the communities Nov. 17-23, which cele- in upcoming MWCC pub- ter for this course, call of Ashburnham, Athol, Baldwinville, Barre, Gardner and Winchendon. brates innovators and lications; graphic design (978) 630-9575 or register job creators who launch services from a profes- online at http://mwcc. startups drive econom- sional graphic designer; edu/continuing/register- ic growth and expand a free consultation with a ing-for-courses/ Weekly Crossword November 7, 2014 Across Avoid these scary investment moves 1. Sec 5. Chesterfield, e.g. 9. Motorcyclist Whether you have by what’s happening 14. Eye young children or Financial in the world. Yet, over 15. Bothers not, you’re proba- Focus the longer term, market 16. Root used as soap bly well aware that movements are mostly 17. Hip bones Halloween is here. governed by mundane, 18. Boor However, despite the non-headline-grabbing 19. 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Item laid at new Friday, November 7, 2014 6 Winchendon Courier POLICE LOG Editor’s Note: The information con- p.m.: burglar alarm (Gardner Road) tained in this police log was obtained checked, secure; 7:22 p.m.: ambulance through public documents kept by the (Front Street) transport; 7:59 p.m.: offi- police department, and is considered to Offender alert cer wanted (Spruce Street) spoken to; be the account of the police. All subjects 9:27 p.m.: officer wanted (Main Street) are considered innocent until proven The Winchendon police have released a new state- unable to locate; 11:29 p.m.: abandoned guilty in a court of law. ment concerning Nicholas DeFilippo, age 23 of 291 Teel 911 call (Cardinal Lane) arrest: Katie MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 Road who is categorized as a Level 3 sex offender. L. Dickson, age 27 of 3 Cardinal Lane, 2:53-3:19 a.m.: four building checks, DeFilippo, who works several part time jobs as taken Winchendon: A&B on family or house- secure; 5:51 a.m.: general info (Brooks on another one, that of being a Salvation Army bell hold member, resist arrest and inter- Road) info taken; 8 a.m.: property found ringer at the Central Street IGA this holiday season. He ference with a police officer and arrest: (walk in) refer to DPW; 9:02 a.m.: MV stop will be supervised, but police wanted to be certain the Robin Pierce, age 40 of 3 Cardinal Lane, (Main Street) traffic citation; 9:15 a.m.: public is aware. Winchendon: A&B on family or house- assist citizen (Baldwinville State Road) DeFilippo is not wanted for any crimes at this time, hold member. property returned to owner; 9:39 a.m.: but was convicted in the past for indecent assault and SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 officer wanted (Maynard Street) spoken battery on a child under 14 years of age multiple times as well as rape and abuse 1:17 a.m.: ambulance (Pleasant Street) to; 10:38 a.m.: suspicious MV (Hapgood of a child two counts. transport; 1:42 a.m.: ambulance (Ipswich Road) no PD service required; 11:49 Drive) transport; 9:32 a.m.: summons a.m.: summons service (Spring Street) Street) unable to locate; 4:45 p.m.: lift refer to other agency; 3:22 p.m.: assist service (Eli Drive) served; 11:51 a.m.: info given; 11:54 a.m.: summons service assist (North Street) assisted; 5:21 p.m.: other PD (Central Street) arrest: Taylor accident (Royalston Road North) report (Pine Street) served; 12:19 p.m.: sum- loitering (Memorial Drive) spoken to; S. Lacoss, age 26 of 116 Columbian Ave., taken; 11:59 a.m.: suspicious person mons service (Cedar Terrace) served; 6:07 p.m.: loitering (Murdock Avenue) Athol: based on warrant; 5:10 p.m.: bur- (Pearl Street) gone on arrival; 1:02 p.m.: 12:38 p.m.: MV operating erratically spoken to; 8:03 p.m.: be on the lookout glary, B&E (Robbins Road) report taken; carbon monoxide incident (Glenallan (Spring Street) unable to locate; 12:47 (Spring Street) spoken to; 8:24 p.m.: 5:21 p.m.: loitering (Memorial Drive) Street) assisted; 1:28 p.m.: non-emergen- p.m.: harassment (Maynard Street) spo- ambulance (Old Centre) assisted. dispersed gathering; 5:32 p.m.: general cy 911 call (Old Gardner Road) spoken to; ken to; 12:52 p.m.: general info (River WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 info (Ash Street) info given; 6:36 p.m.: 1:54 p.m.: property found (Front Street) Street) spoken to; 1:04 p.m.: animal com- 2:30 a.m.: general info (Brooks Road) general info (Maple Street) info taken; info given; 6:11 p.m.: MV stop (Spring plaint (Elmwood Road) refer to ACO; info taken; 5:27 a.m.: FD call (Woodlawn 6:40 p.m.: deliver message (Chestnut Street) arrest: Anthony M. Underwood, 1:22 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic Avenue) services rendered; 7:37 a.m.: Street) delivered; 6:43 p.m.: deliver mes- age 21 of 197 Central St., Winchendon: citation; 4:11 p.m.: disturbance (Ready ambulance (Cabot Road) transferred; sage (Pearl Drive) delivered; 8:02 p.m.: operating MV with license suspended Drive) report taken; 4:13 p.m.: ambu- 10:38 a.m.: MV operating erratical- welfare check (address not printed) and MV brakes violation; 7:22 p.m.: sus- lance (Brown Street) transferred; 5:18 ly (Glenallan Street) unable to locate; assisted; 8:37 p.m.: accident (Central picious MV (Bayberry Circle) spoken p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) traffic cita- 10:46 a.m.: ambulance (Ipswich Drive) Street) report taken; 9 p.m.: assist other to; 7:53 p.m.: ambulance (Ready Drive) tion; 5:49 p.m.: arrest (Central Street) false alarm; 10:54 a.m.: assist citizen PD (Harrisville Circle) unable to locate; transport; 8:08 p.m.: fight (Mill Glen Benjamin P. White, age 21 of 41 Linden (Northern Heights Drive) assisted; 11:43 9:02 p.m.: MV stop (Summer Street) Road) transport; 8:13 p.m.: fire alarm St., Winchendon: arrest based on war- a.m.: disturbance, fight (Front Street) written warning; 9:16 p.m.: assist other (Central Street) false alarm; 10:59 p.m.: rant; 5:50 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville report taken; 12:31 p.m.: illegal dumping PD (South Road) assisted; 10:05 p.m.: officer wanted (walk in) spoken to. State Road) verbal warning; 6:08 p.m.: (Ash Street) info taken; 1:28 p.m.: inves- threats (Whitney Street) report taken; SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 officer wanted (Glenallan Street) spo- tigation (Spring Street) spoken to; 1:47 10:31 p.m.: disturbance (Mill Street) spo- 12:47 a.m.: building check, secure; 1:07 ken to; 6:30 p.m.: ambulance (Mechanic p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic ken to; 11:06 p.m.: general info (School a.m.: disturbance, group (Brown Street) Street) transferred; 6:56 p.m.: officer citation; 1:59 p.m.: ambulance (Central Street) info taken. spoken to; 2:56 a.m.: general info (Main wanted (Grover Street) no PD service Street) transferred; 2:03 p.m.: MV stop FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 Street) spoken to; 7:01 a.m.: tree down required; 7:19 p.m.: animal complaint (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 3 p.m.: 12:03-1:48 a.m.: building checks, (Baldwinville Road) refer to DPW; 7:23 (Baldwinville State Road) assisted; 8:15 assist other agency (walk in) assisted; secure; 3:14 a.m.: welfare check (address a.m.: vandalism (Brown Street) report p.m.: MV stop (Lincoln Avenue) ver- 4:02 p.m.: loitering (Memorial Drive) not printed) spoken to; 4:05 a.m.: assist taken; 9:16 a.m.: ambulance (Pleasant bal warning; 8:37 p.m.: unwanted party gone on arrival; 5:16 p.m.: assault (Pond other PD (Harrisville Circle) call Street) transferred; 10:32 a.m.: ambu- (Front Street) unable to locate; 8:49 p.m.: Street) report taken; 5:39 p.m.: gener- canceled; 4:23 a.m.: assist other PD lance (Spring Street) transferred; 10:53 MV stop (Pond Street) verbal warning; al info (walk in) property returned to (South Road) assisted; 7:46 a.m.: ani- a.m.: tree down (Baldwinville Road) 9:22 p.m.: welfare check (address not owner; 5:53 p.m.: registration check mal complaint (High Street) refer to refer to state DPW; 11:16 a.m.: investiga- printed) unable to locate; 11:38 p.m.: (School Street) info given; 5:58 p.m.: ACO; 9 a.m.: extra patrols (Pearl Drive) tion (Old County Road) info taken; 11:31 ambulance (Winter Place) transferred. assist other PD (Front Street) spoken checked, secure; 9:38 a.m.: MV stop a.m.: power outage (Brown Street) refer TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 to; 6:55 p.m.: suspicious MV (Cardinal (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 10:02 to other agency; 12:44 p.m.: disturbance 12:46-1:09 a.m.: three building checks, Lane) info taken; 8:55 p.m.: ambulance a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic (Goodrich Drive) arrest: Kristopher S. secure; 2:14 a.m.: general info (Brooks (Pleasant Street) transferred; 10:40 p.m.: citation; 10:03 a.m.: neighbor dispute Ashmore, age 29 of 23 Goodrich Dr. Road) info taken; 5:43 a.m.: MV stop ambulance (Summer Street) trans- (Front Street) spoken to; 10:10 a.m.: MV #23, Winchendon: A&B on family or (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 6:29 ferred. stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; household member; 1:13 p.m.: vandal- a.m.: general info (Brooks Road) info THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 10:27 a.m.: fire alarm (Ash Street) no ism (Highland Street) report taken; 2:43 taken; 7:58 a.m.: noise complaint (Maple 12:24 a.m.: accident (Maple Street) FD service required; 11:03 a.m.: MV p.m.: tree down on wires (Brown Street) Street) info taken; 8:53 a.m.: abandoned report taken; 2:19 a.m.: FD call (Front stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; services rendered; 3:37 p.m.: investiga- 911 call (Front Place) accidental; 10:17 Street) removed to hospital; 3:40 a.m.: 11:50 a.m.: extra patrols (Pearl Drive) tion (Baldwin Drive) info taken; 3:43 a.m.: ambulance (North Street) assist- noise complaint (Congress Road) area checked, secure; 11:52 a.m.: summons p.m.: unwanted party (Linden Street) ed; 12:32 p.m.: officer wanted (Northern search negative; 4:02 a.m.: burglar service (Branch Street) unable to serve; spoken to; 3:59 p.m.: investigation Heights Drive) assisted; 12:45 p.m.: sex alarm (Central Street) checked, secure; 12:13 p.m.: welfare check (address (Central Street) info taken; 5:34 p.m.: offender registration (walk in) arrest: 7:41 a.m.: burglar alarm (River Street) not printed) no PD service required; larceny (Main Street) report taken; Donald A. Hurley, age 50, homeless: call canceled; 8:01 a.m.: keep the peace 12:35 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) 6:39 p.m.: burglary B&E (Pearl Street) arrest based on warrant; 1:47 p.m.: MV (Metcalf Street) no PD service required; traffic citation; 12:45 p.m.: harassment report taken; 6:43 p.m.: disturbance operating erratically (Baldwinville 11:03 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) sum- (Memorial Drive) arrest: juvenile, age (Brown Street) no PD service required; State Road) spoken to; 2:07 p.m.: summons: Rebeccah L. Bryant, age 19 of 14: criminal harassment; 1:32 p.m.: 6:51 p.m.: noise complaint (Ash Street) mons service (Cummings Road) served; 7 Tophet St., New Ipswich, NH: oper- ambulance (Ipswich Drive) transport; unable to locate; 8:05 p.m.: investigation 2:38 p.m.: threats (School Street) spoken ating MV with license suspended and 1:37 p.m.: trespass notice (Front Street) (Ash Street) spoken to; 8:53 p.m.: bur- to; 4:02 p.m.: MV operating erratically arrest: Jason W. Batchelder, age 25 of info taken; 1:47 p.m.: summons service glar alarm (Maple Street) false alarm; (Gardner Road) unable to locate; 4:07 63 Glenallan St., Winchendon: arrest (Eli Drive) unable to serve; 2:07 p.m.: 10:12 p.m.: larceny (Front Street) report p.m.: keep the peace (Emerald Street) based on warrant; 12:46 p.m.: MV stop MV stop (Front Street) verbal warn- taken; 10:16 p.m.: traffic hazard (Hill assisted; 4:26 p.m.: traffic hazard (River (Central Street) verbal warning; 12:55 ing; 4:13 p.m.: MV operating erratically Street) no PD service required. p.m.: animal complaint (Maple Street) (Gardner Road) verbal warning; 6:01 Courier Capsules PLAN AHEAD books, his career as a jour- include Diane deGroat, David a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bazaar will – 7 days a week, safety checks, The Eugene M. Connor nalist, and answer questions. Hyde Costello, Melissa Stewart, feature homemade crafts and housekeeping and laundry Post 193 American Legion in Copies of his books are avail- Kathryn Brown, Jef Czekaj, baked goods created by resi- service. For more information Winchendon will hold its annu- able to borrow at the Royalston Norah Dooley, Corinne Demas, dents, tag sale items, raffles about Heywood Wakefield al members only children’s library. Due to limited seating, Kristine Carlson Asselin, Lita and products from local ven- Commons, call (978) 632-8292 or holiday party on Sunday, Dec. reservations are necessary and Judge, Jen Malone, Sarah dors. All proceeds from the visit www.hwcommons.com. 14 from 2-4 p.m. All children may be made in person, by call- Lamstein, Sarah Pirtle, Judith Bazaar will go to the Heywood FINN FESTIVAL and grandchildren age 10 or ing the library at (978) 249-3572, Inglese, Dedie King, Carol Wakefield Commons resident TROY, NH — The annual younger of a Legionnaire, Sons or emailing royalstonlibrary@ Gordon Ekster, Sarah Brannen, activity fund, which is man- Tori Finnish Marketplace is Squadron or Ladies Auxiliary gmail.com. Light refreshments and Gordon Morrison. Watch aged by residents in order to scheduled Saturday, Nov. 15 at member of Post 193 are invited. will be served. David Hyde Costello create a fund programs and activities the Troy Elementary School, Children must be present in GIFT BASKET SALE brand new illustration before that benefit the entire assisted School Street, Troy NH from 9 order to receive the gift and all TROY, NH — The 17th annu- your eyes. Make bark boats living community. a.m.–2:30 p.m. Free admission; members must be paid for 2014- al Gap Mountain Lions Club with Kathryn Brown. Heywood Wakefield there will be craft vendors – 15. Children must be registered gift basket sale is scheduled Families are welcome to Commons offers private apart- Finnish/Scandinavian items at the Legion (names and ages) Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m.- bring gently used children’s ments with assisted living ser- for sale; demonstrations – dis- before Nov. 25. The afternoon 2 p.m. at the Village Pond books to donate to the book vices such as three chef-pre- plays; entertainment – music will include Santa, a gift for Community Center, 35 Central exchange. pared meals served daily, a full and featuring the Revontulet every child, music, entertain- Square, Troy. One of a kind Festival admission and park- schedule of daily activities, Finnish Folkdancers (1-1:30 ment and refreshments. gifts for everyone, penny sale, ing are free, thanks to these gen- personal care assistance, med- p.m.) For schedule and more ROYALSTON PROGRAM raffles and refreshments. Come erous sponsors: Village School, ication reminders, a dedicated details: http://www.saima- On Saturday, Nov. 8 at join us, start that Christmas Mount Wachusett Community staff available 24 hours a day park.org/ff2014/index.html. 7 p.m. at the Maples, 17 On shopping! College, Gardner Ale House, the Common, Royalston, the RECYCLING FUNDRAISER Greenleaf Construction, Friends of the Phinehas S. GARDNER — Boy Scout Heywood Healthcare and Athol Newton Library are pleased Troop 6 in Gardner is holding Savings Bank. to present an evening with a recycling fund raiser. This is FESTIVAL OF TREES Education Briefs author and journalist, Charles a great opportunity to dispose GARDNER — The annu- C. Mann. His most recent book of unneeded electronics while al Festival of Trees at the FPU OPEN HOUSE registration.htm 1493: Uncovering the New supporting local youth. The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St. Franklin Pierce University HOPE PROGRAM World Columbus Created, was event will be at the American begins Thursday, Nov. 13 and will host an admissions open The House of Peace and described as “outstanding” Legion at 22 Elm St. from 9 a.m. continues until Saturday, Dec. house this Saturday, Nov. 8, Education is accepting applica- by a review in the N.Y. Times to 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 8. 6. Hours are Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The open tions for the HOPE for Women Book Review, and 1491: New CHILDREN’S BOOK Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; Friday 1-7 house is free and open to any Program which will begin on Revelations of the Americas FESTIVAL p.m. and Saturday and Sunday interested students and their Monday Nov. 17. before Columbus, was award- GARDNER — The Central 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Closed Monday families. The FPU open house The HOPE for Women ed the National Academies Massachusetts Children’s Book and Tuesday and Thanksgiving will feature tours of the cam- Program is a comprehensive Communications award for Festival is scheduled Saturday, Day. Limited hours on Dec. 6: pus, presentations by Franklin computer and job-skills train- best book of the year. In addi- Nov. 15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with drawing at 2 Pierce professors, coaches, ing program preparing low-in- tion he has coauthored four Mount Wachusett Community p.m. Special holiday coffee with and administrators, as well come women 18 years and older books: The Aspirin Wars: College, 444 Green St. at the free refreshments Wednesday, as student presentations and who have already attained a Money, Medicine, and 100 dining commons. This event is Nov 19 10 a.m.-noon. Santa will question and answer sessions. high school diploma or GED to Years of Competition and free, for more information, go visit Saturday, Nov. 29 11 a.m.-1 There will be a free lunch pro- move to their next step on the Noah’s Choice: The Future to centralmasschildrensbook- p.m. Admission: adults $3, chil- vided for all open house visi- path to self sufficiency, wheth- of Endangered Species both festival.org dren aged 12 and younger free tors. er it be further training, return- with Mark L. Plummer, The Come to the Central if accompanied by an adult. Prospective students and ing or school or securing a job. Second Creation: Makers of Massachusetts Children’s More than 100 trees, wreaths, their families will also have Contact Allyson Chalapatas to the Revolution in 29th Century Book Festival, a daylong cele- theme baskets, quilted and the opportunity to visit with obtain an application (978) 632- Physics with Robert P. Crease, bration of books and reading. woodcrafted items, dollhouses faculty, explore Franklin 0400 x 5 and @ Large: The Strange Meet local authors and illustra- and more to be raffled to bene- Pierce student clubs and rec- APPLEWILD OPEN HOUSE Case of the World’s Biggest tors who will be signing books, fit the Gardner Museum. Need reational activities, and learn Applewild School will hold Internet Invasion with David giving presentations, and read- not be present to win. For infor- about Franklin Pierce majors its fall admission Open House H. Freedman. Mann is the con- ing their work. A wonderful mation: (978) 632-3277, web: and admission requirements. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1 pm. tributing editor for Science, selection of children’s books www.gardnermuseuminc.com; There will be representatives Families interested in the Atlantic Monthly, and Wired. ranging from picture books to or e-mail: info@gardnermuse- from admissions, financial aid, Kindergarten through grade 8 He is a three time National young adult novels will be avail- uminc.com. athletics, student life and hous- program or the preschool and Magazine award finalist, the able for purchase. Bring your HOLIDAY BAZAAR ing, and the study abroad pro- pre-Kindergarten programs in recipient of numerous writ- entire family for kid-friendly GARDNER — Heywood gram to answer any questions. both Fitchburg and Devens are ing awards, and contributor activities, music, storytelling Wakefield Commons Assisted While the Open House is invited to pre-register at www. to many magazines includ- and fun. Refreshments will be Living, 50 Pine St., will host its Free, students are strongly applewild.org/preregister. ing National Geographic and available for purchase. third annual Holiday Bazaar encouraged to register online The open house will include at: http://www.franklinpierce. Orion. He will talk about his The authors and illustrators on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9:30 Turn To EDUCATION A7 edu/admissions/openhouse/ page Friday, November 7, 2014 Winchendon Courier 7 OBITUARIES Edward J. Robillard, 94 Herbert Fritz Erickson, 80 WINCHENDON — Edward J. His cherished wife CHARLOTTE, NC — Herbert “Herb” one son, Christopher Robillard, age 94, of Winchendon, of 56 years, Anita R. Fritz Erickson, age 80 of Charlotte NC Erickson; one broth- died peacefully Wednesday morning, (Trottier) Robillard, previously of Burlington VT passed er, Keith Erickson Oct. 29 in UMass Memorial Hospital, died in 2003. He away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, and his wife Patricia Worcester, with his two sons at his side. leaves two sons, 2014. of Phillipston; three He was born in Fitchburg on Dec. 23, Ronald E. Robillard Herb was born Sept. 9, 1933 in sisters: Ruby Dembek 1919, son of the late Emile and Marie of Winchendon, and Templeton, the son of the late Gunnar and her husband (Bedard) Robillard, and resided in Richard L. Robillard and Gladys Erickson. Victor of Templeton, Winchendon since his marriage in 1947. and his partner, He was known as a hard worker and a Sandra LeBlanc and Ed worked last as a custodian for John Feminella of man who loved to stay busy. Herb was a her husband Timothy Winchendon public schools until his Worcester. He was preceded in death loving husband, father and grandfather. of Gardner and Beverly Chase of retirement. He previously worked as a by his 11 brothers and sisters, Joseph, Herb proudly served as an enlisted Baldwinville; one sister in law, Jane weaver for White Brothers Mills, Troy Philip, Armand, George, RoseAlma soldier and noncommissioned officer in Erickson of Leominster; three grand- Blanket Mills and as a clerk at W.E. Croteau, Armilina LaVallee, Evelyn the US Army and the Vermont National children: Riley Weaver, Alexander Aubuchon Co. Boyer Franklin, Angelina Guilmette Guard. Erickson and Emmett Fiske; and sev- He proudly served his country during Labonte, Florence Roux, and Leona Above all, he will be remembered eral nieces, nephews and cousins. He World War II as a member of the Rogers. for his dedication to his family and his was also predeceased by one brother, United States Army, the 45th Infantry He leaves several nieces and neph- sense of humor; and he will be deeply Gordon Erickson and by two sisters: Division/Thunderbirds in the Sicilian ews, including his godchild Anna missed by all who knew and loved him. Shirley Hackett and Dorothy Cormier. and Italian campaigns. Ed was wounded Sabourin of Fitchburg; as well as his He was predeceased by his wife of 49 Per Herb’s wishes, there were no vis- with shrapnel to his arm in Anzio, Italy sister-in-law, Alice (Dufour) Robillard years Barbara Erickson, who died Nov. iting hours or funeral. The family held a and received the Purple Heart. of Westminster. Ed joins his two special 14, 2010. private memorial service on Saturday, Ed was a member of Eugene M. friends, Aurele Theroux and Kenneth He leaves two daughters: Leslie Sept. 6, 2014 in Westminster. Connor Post #193 American Legion and Clark of Winchendon, in heaven. Erickson and her husband Brent Donations in his memory may be Lt. Frederick Wilder White Post #2158 A Mass of Christian burial was held Weaver of Newman GA and Carla Fiske sent to the Vermont Food Bank or the VFW. An avid golfer, Ed started golfing Tuesday, Nov. 4 in Immaculate Heart and her husband Erik of Underhill VT; American Lung Association. with his younger brother, George at a of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, nine hole course on Alpine Road near Winchendon. Burial, with military hon- the family farm. Ed’s nickname was ors followed in Massachusetts Veteran’s Edward Charles Hibbard Sr., 69 Steady Eddy, as he was a man with a Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. short drive that went straight down the Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 GLOUCESTER, VA Valery; and Laurel K. fairway. He was also an excellent chip- Central St., Winchendon directed — Edward Charles Marseilles and her per and putter. arrangements. Hibbard Sr. age 69, a husband Mike; sister native of Winchendon. Catherine Niemann, and a Gloucester res- brothers Robert ident since 1977, went Hibbard, Walter Gloria T. (Maguy) Provencial, 82 to be with his Lord and Hibbard, and Francis Savior, on Sunday, Hibbard; and four WESTMINSTER — Gloria T. (Maguy) She was prede- Nov.r 2, 2014. grandchildren. Provencial, age 82, of Westminster, died ceased by two sisters, He was a Vietnam Funeral services Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at The Highlands, Loretta Normandin vet and retired from the USPS in 2010. were Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 in Fitchburg surrounded by her loving who died in 2009, and He served the Lord as a deacon and Petsworth Baptist Church by Rev. Tom family. Lucille Pepin who choir member. He loved the Lord and Cohick. Burial was in the church cem- Mrs. Provencial was born in died in 2012. believed in serving through his fami- etery. Fitchburg, Oct. 28, 1931, the daugh- Mrs. Provencial ly, church family and the community Memorial donations may be made ter of the late Theophile and Eveline was a member of St. around them. to Beulah Baptist Church, PO Box 46, (Mineault) Maguy and attended St. Edward the Confessor He is leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Ware Neck, VA 23178. Joseph and Immaculate Conception Church in Westminster, and was proud Carol L. Hibbard and by his loving chil- Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory, schools in Fitchburg. She has resided in to be a cancer survivor for 28 years. dren, Edward C. Hibbard Jr. and his Gloucester, VA is in charge of arrange- Westminster for over 55 years. She enjoyed baking, cooking, work- wife Christy; Kevin P. Hibbard and wife ments. Many years ago, she worked in the ing on puzzles, word search games and Beckie; Phillip T. Hibbard and his wife office at Celluplastics Company in crossword puzzles but her greatest joy Fitchburg and Nashua, NH, but her came from spending time with her hus- main occupation was being a loving band, children, and grandchildren. Leonard Priestly, 81 wife and mother. A funeral Mass was celebrat- She leaves her husband of 55 years, ed Monday, Nov. 3 at St. Edward the WINCHENDON — Leonard Priestley, yard and puttering Peter G. Provencial; three sons and Confessor Church, 10 Church St., age 81, of North Street, died peacefully around the house. He daughters-in-law, David A. and Wendy Westminster. Burial will be private. at his residence Wednesday morning, was also a soccer fan. Provencial of Westminster, Peter M. Memorial contributions may be Nov. 5, with his family at his side. He leaves his wife and Colleen Provencial of Gardner, made to American Cancer Society, He was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, of 56 years, Jean Kevin P. and Lori Provencial of 30 Speen St., Worcester, MA 01701 or England on May 19, 1933, son of the late (Murphy) Priestley; a daughter, Nicole Winchendon; a daughter and son-in- Westminster Fire & Rescue, 11 South St., Clifford and Rosina (Mitson) Priestley Humphrey and her husband Tom of New law, Lisa A. and Stanford Walter Jr. Westminster, MA 01473, or St. Edward and served two years in the Royal Air Ipswich, NH; a grandson, Scott Leonard of Westminster; seven grandchildren: the Confessor Church, 10 Church St., Force. He came to this country in 1965. Humphrey and a step grandson, Eric Megan Provencial, Mark Provencial, Westminster, MA 01473. Len worked for 32 years for Simplex Humphrey, both of New Ipswich. Jordan Provencial, Cody Walter, Eryn Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, Time Recorder and retired at the age Funeral services will be held Provencial, Chad Walter, and Kelly 316 Clarendon St., Fitchburg was of 62 as a supervisor. An avid golf- Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. in Stone- Provencial. entrusted with arrangements. er, Len was a member of the Gardner Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., Municipal Golf Course for 30 years and Winchendon. The Rev. F. Calvin Miller later became a member of Winchendon will officiate. A calling hour will pre- School Golf Club, where he played in its cede the funeral Saturday from 10-11 Senior League. Len was known as an a.m. Education Briefs excellent putter. Len also enjoyed bowl- Memorial donations may be made ing and had been a member of Simplex to American Heart Association, 20 She can be contacted at fall show, Oct. 31 and Nov. Bowling League. Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or EDUCATION (978) 342-6053 x110 or at 1, in Warner Theater. The continued from page A6 Len was a wonderful husband, father to American Diabetes Association, 10 [email protected]. show was a collection of and grandfather. He enjoyed spending Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. STUDENT short scary plays befit- time with his family, working in his student-led campus tours ACHIEVEMENT ting their Halloween pre- and hands-on class activi- WINCHENDON — The mieres, including works ties with Applewild teach- following seniors have by students and profes- ers. Participants will been named as John and sional playwrights com- experience what it’s like Abigail Adams scholars missioned by the acade- Donald Joseph Scerra, 67 to learn at Applewild and and have earned free tui- my. VERO BEACH, FL — Donald Joseph He leaves three sons: meet teachers, adminis- tion at any Massachusetts Nicole Fleming, Grade Scerra, age 67 loving father and devoted Nathan Flint and his trators and Applewild state college or univer- 12, of Winchendon, was a friend, died peacefully at his home Oct. wife Loren Magruder parents. An informal sity. Each student has member of the cast. She 27, 2014. of Petersham, Michael child-friendly reception earned at least proficient played Caroline in No He was born in Gardner July 1, 1947 Couture-Scerra and with healthy snacks will in both the math and ELA Accounting for Shadows. the son of the late Farndy and Bertha his husband Kevin conclude the event. portion of the MCAS and Plays performed Scerra. Couture-Scerra of Students come to is in the top 25 percent of included: No Accounting Don was a 1966 graduate of Gardner, and Patrick Applewild from 32 differ- scores in the district. For Shadows, written by Narragansett Regional High School and Scerra of Gardner; ent communities in cen- Principal Josh Romano the cast, based on a short attended Mount Wachusett Community tral Massachusetts and and four grandchil- was well pleased with the story by Mary E. Wilkins College. He also served in the US Air dren: Zach Scerra and Alijah, Silas and southern New Hampshire. number of students earn- Freeman; New Roots, Transportation is avail- Force and was a Vietnam veteran. Maia Flint; one brother, Louis Scerra ing the honor this year. a commissioned play He retired from Digital Compaq HP and his wife Lynne of Winchendon; two able to the campus at 120 “Its always wonderful written for Worcester Prospect St. in Fitchburg. seven years ago and resided in Vero sisters: Michele Jenkins and her hus- to see our students benefit Academy by playwright Beach. band Stuart of Vero Beach and Celeste The new Applewild at from the hard work they Josh Levine; The Yellow Devens facility serves as He enjoyed working around his home, Scerra of Athol; as well as several niec- put into their studies. I’m Wallpaper, Adapted by golfing, bowling, cooking for family and es, nephew, and cousins. He also loves a transportation hub and sure I join their parents Cory Tamler (in collabo- friends, gardening and riding his motor- his loving companion Patti Seitz. after-school program for in saying how proud we ration with WA Theater cycle: Sophia. K-8 students attending are of their achievements teacher William Addis He was predeceased by one brother, the school in Fitchburg, a and how happy we are in and Bakerloo Theatre His main priority, always, remained Michael John Scerra. convenience for families the opportunity the schol- Project, 2012) and Levine; his family. Burial will take place at the Veterans living east of the main arships create in helping What to Expect - When Donald was a member of the VFW, Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. campus. There is an after- them pay for college,” You Are Expecting, Templeton Lions Club, American Funeral arrangements will be school program on the said Romano. Written by the cast; Legion and the Templeton Fish & Gun announced at a later date. main campus also. The 19 Murdock stu- Five Chairs, a commis- Club. He was a proud Freedom Rider Donations may be sent to the Disabled Applewild offers two dents are: Marcus Allen, sioned play written for as well as an escort for the Vietnam Veterans National Foundation or to St. preschool and Pre- Torianna Belko, Myranda Worcester Academy Traveling Memorial Wall. Jude’s Hospital. Kindergarten programs. Bishop, Chelsea Bitter, by playwright Adam At the main campus, Frances Castro, Joceyln Mathias families with children 2.9 Cormier, Bethany All of the Worcester to age 5 can enroll the Desilets, Rachel Dickens, Academy students James ‘Jim’ P. Sheridan, 45 year-round program at Olivia Heim, Daniel involved in the play had SPRING HILL, FL — James “Jim” P. be sadly missed by his beloved wife the Child Development Huff, Brandon Jinn, the opportunity to devel- Sheridan, age 45, of Spring Hill, Florida, Susan (Ricord) Sheridan, three sons: Center at Applewild. The Austin Landress, Sabrina op invaluable real world same program is offered Leahey, John Lindfors, skills such as handling formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Steven Sheridan, Joshua Sheridan, at Applewild at Devens, Victoria Marshall, Robert responsibility, problem Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 after a long battle and Jeremy Sheridan, one daughter, 27 Jackson Road. Both Pesce, Renee Rogers, solving, organizing and with cancer. Sarah Sheridan, two brothers; Robert preschools offer a cur- Hunter Russell, Meghan motivating themselves Jim was born in Methuen Jan. Sheridan and Thomas Sheridan, and riculum-based program Williams. and others, developing 17, 1969, son of Robert and Kathleen one sister; Angela Sheridan. with pricing in line with WEST HAVEN, CT — effective interperson- (Doucette) Sheridan. He graduated from Relatives and friends are planning to other quality preschools Matt Belletete of Jaffrey, al communication, and Murdock High School, class of 1987. Jim honor and celebrate Jim’s life by gather- in the area. participated in academ- gaining self-confidence. and his family has lived in the Gardner ing for calling hours in the Lamoureux Admission and ic, crime scene, firearms Mathias is Worcester area for the past 20 years before moving Fletcher and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Financial Aid Director and physical agility com- Academy’s guest artist to Spring Hill, FL in January of 2014. Central St., Gardner on Friday Nov. Jen Wing is happy petitions. Congratulating for the 2014-15 school year. Jim worked as a roofing foreman. He 7, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. His to answer questions you on a job well done, He is an award winning will be remembered as a hardworking funeral service will be held in the funer- about all aspects of the you did an excellent job New York playwright man who was always there to help his al home, on Saturday Nov. 8, 2014 at Applewild program, of representing, our chap- and musical theater friends and family. Jim was a mem- 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Riverside including the affordabili- ter, the Henry Lee College writer. The academy’s ber of the Eugene M. Connor Post 193 Cemetery, Winchendon. ty initiative, designed to and the University of Gay-Straight Alliance make an Applewild edu- Sons of the American Legion. Jim has To sign the online guestbook for Jim, New Haven! awarded Mathias its 2013 made several donations to various char- please visit our website at www.fletch- cation affordable to more WORCESTER — Rainbow of Possibilities families. Limited schol- ities throughout his life time, including ercares.com. The Lamoureux Fletcher Worcester Academy stu- award. the Greater Gardner’s Relay For Life, and Smith Funeral Home, 105 Central arships are available in dents presented Shadows addition to financial aid. American Cancer Society. St., Gardner is honored to be assisting on the Wall, the annual Besides his parents, Jim will the family with the arrangements. Friday, November 7, 2014 8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Keep the reality in perspective: it’s still games

They’re just games. man and probably won’t Penn State isn’t “Penn finally have a contender to be a very legitimate Win or lose, they’re just be here by Christmas. Talking State” these days after again. The Ravens were Super Bowl contender games. We were remind- While her story has trig- everything that hap- without safety Jimmy and while these things ed of that fact last week- gered increased dona- Sports pened there, and true Smith but in the NFL, the seem to change week-to- end when ESPN aired a tions for pediatric can- as well it was a sloppy next guy has to step up. week, the Patriots now piece about Lauren Hill, cer research, the harsh game, but nonetheless it No one did. It was espe- even have a leg up for the Mt. St. Joseph College and almost unthinkable, JERRY was very cool that the cially annoying to see the home-field advantage. So freshman who is bat- unbearable reality is that CARTON Terps first-ever Big Ten recently unretired James do the Arizona Cardinals tling an inoperable brain she will soon be gone — road win came at State Harrison have such an in the NFC, off to their tumor, but fulfilled her every parent’s worst College. impact. Bah. best start since the old St. dream by playing in her nightmare. It was beyond For me, one game over There have been a The Patriots? A few Louis days in 1974. The school’s moved-up season moving to see her play the weekend was out- whole lot of tough loss- weeks ago, I wrote some- Cards lead the defending opener Sunday. Keep her Sunday and at the same standing, another, well es through the decades, thing to the effect of let’s champion Seahawks by in mind the next time you time beyond imagining not so much. On Saturday, the one most memorable see how they do against two games and the reel- want to yell at your tele- what she, her parents up in misnamed Happy being the 1985 season good teams, teams like ing Niners by three. Very vision when things aren’t and family, are enduring. Valley, Maryland beat opener. Maryland was Denver. We saw. New quietly, Arizona has gone going well for your team. Remember, they’re just Penn State for oh, the ranked number one in England is rolling right somewhere in the neigh- She’s a college fresh- games. second time. Ever. In 39 the AP preseason poll now, and while I know borhood of 13-3 or 12-4 in tries. Now it’s true that and on the very first play this is one of those obvi- their last 16 games, the of the year, quarterback ously impossible-to-re- equivalent of a full sea- Boomer Esiason threw solve questions, I wonder son. Yes, the Cardinals a pick-six. Lost by five. how today’s big-name, are good. Letarte earns scholarship Goodbye number one. big-numbers QBs would Quick baseball note: Back in the mid ‘50s, my have done back when the Cubs certainly didn’t parents used to drive up defense was legal. Don’t hurt themselves this to Penn State for those get me wrong — Brady, week when they hired from Ritchie Foundation inevitable losses, and Manning, Brees, Rodgers Joe Maddon as their man- since there were no — they’re great quarter- ager. Given the great job honor.” interstates back then, I backs and from what I’ve he did in Tampa, Maddon He added, “The spirit of Jason… imagine the ride was as seen in the off-season all can only be a huge asset. his genuine, joyful, task-focused fami- bumpy as the games. So of them (and Tony Romo, Then again, these are the ly — and friend-loving spirit…is truly Saturday’s win, one that too) besides Peyton, Cubs, right? We’ll see. inspiring. I feel that all of Jason’s made Maryland bowl-eli- who’s too busy doing Finally, a memo to qualities live on through this scholar- gible at 6-3, was one to be commercials might well Texas Red: that was quite ship, which is a perfect example of the savored. have been good enough an impressive visual Ritchie Hockey Foundation’s theme, As for the game I dis- to make the PGA tour performance you turned ‘Life is energy’.” liked, the Ravens were had they chosen golf. in Saturday in the 31st After graduation from the rolling along but a cou- They’re no slouches as Breeders Cup Juvenile. Winchendon School, Adam will be purple turnovers changed athletes by any means, Yes, you’re the Derby suing another life-long dream. the complexion and but they’re also playing favorite, as the 2-year-old “My goal is to be a pilot. I’m exploring momentum in Pittsburgh in an era where every- champion traditionally the Air Force ROTC program as a way Sunday night and as a thing is about offense. is. And yes, you’re likely to achieve that. So I’m currently look- result, Baltimore is in Conversely, I wonder to get bigger and stron- ing into colleges that have AFROTC, the basement of the AFC how some of the legend- ger. Along with those, a great hockey program, and a flight North with a chance ary guys like Unitas and son, you better run a lot program so I can get my private pilot’s to be on top in a week. Graham and Luckman faster, too. The move you license there. Depending on the season, That’s how close the divi- and so on would do made looked good, very I may try out to play junior hockey for a sion is: all four teams under today’s rules. I good, but everything in year before getting into a good college.” bunched together, and as would love to see Sonny front of you was slow- Letarte’s selection as this year’s an aside, it’s nice to see Jurgensen playing with ing to a crawl. In short, Ritchie Foundation scholarship win- the Browns in the mix. today’s game. And Dan you’ve got a lot of work ner will be celebrated at the annual Cleveland fans got a raw Fouts. And Marino. It’s to do between now and Boston Bruins Alumni/Winchendon deal when they lost the great fodder for debate. May 2. All Stars benefit hockey game at original Browns so those In any event, New See the rest of you next the Winchendon School Feb. 7, 2015. loyal folks deserve to England has proven week. Adam Letarte wears #3 for the Winchendon Proceeds from that game will benefit Wapiti the Jason Ritchie Hockey Foundation. One of Letarte’s heroes, former Bruin WINCHENDON — Adam Letarte, Ray Bourque, a Canadian hockey play- Clark hoops registering now a senior at the Winchendon School, er who holds NHL records for most is recipient of this year’s scholarship career goals, assists, and points by a BY JERRY CARTON from the Jason Ritchie ’05 Hockey defenseman, will be playing again as COURIER CORRESPONDENT Foundation. part of the Bruins Alumni team. WINCHENDON — Registration is open until Nov. 24 and less than two weeks Each year, the Jason Ritchie Hockey The Foundation’s goal is to shape the later, on Dec. 6, the Clark YMCA recreation basketball leagues will get underway Scholarship Foundation makes an lives of students like Letarte who will be at the Winchendon School gym and run until mid February. award to one deserving hockey stu- tomorrow’s leaders, and help young peo- “Signups are going well, but we’re always looking for more players, of course. dent athlete. The scholarship was estab- ple realize their dreams. Recognizing And more coaches,” said Clark sports director Lisa Crossman. lished in 2010 in the memory of the that hockey builds character, commit- “We’d love any kind of help,” she added. late Jason Ritchie (Winchendon Class ment, teamwork, persistence, selfless- Also underway are twice-weekly skills clinics at the Winchendon School. Every of 2005), who was a hockey student ness, academic excellence and sports- Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m., youngsters are invited to come work on athlete at the Winchendon School. The manship, the JRHSF invests in players fundamental hoop skills. “You can never get too much time with those,” she said. Foundation’s mission is to provide who need support from them in order to At the moment, there is expected to be a single Winchendon travel team, a sixth resources and mentoring to youth who succeed. In this way, the JRHSF honors grade girls squad coached by Rob Allard. Last winter as fifth graders, that group share in Jason’s drive and dedication. Jason’s memory by helping those in had an outstanding regular season, losing a single contest and winning several Letarte, in his acceptance letter to the need and giving forward. playoff games as well. Foundation, said “To receive a scholar- For more information about the This year, though, it appears there will be no other travel teams with local action ship for commitment, teamwork, and Jason Ritchie Hockey Scholarship other than school squads being restricted to the Clark league. persistence in any area that strength- Foundation, go to the website at http:// “We can promise good times and good competition,” Crossman assured. ens someone for success is an honor, www.ritchiehockeyfoundation.org/ More information can be obtained from Crossman at Lcrossman@theClarkYM- but to be awarded a scholarship in about.html. CA.org or by calling the Clark at (978) 297-9622. the name of Jason Ritchie is a unique Business Briefs INCUBATOR NETWORK to thrive in the open market. ager and senior credit analyst. Monette ment services and competitively priced GARDNER — David Christianson, Moving forward, the board expects also serves as an adjunct professor at insurance for members. Visit gfafcu. president of the Board of Directors of the to be approved for non-profit status Mount Wachusett Community College, com for more information. Like us on Greater Gardner Business Incubator over the coming weeks, to begin looking teaching both management and market- Facebook. Follow GFA Federal Credit Network, Inc. announced the organiza- into and firming up local partnerships, ing. As SVP/CIO, Monette will oversee Union on LinkedIn. Call (978) 632-2542. tion has officially received its incorpo- and to move into a downtown Gardner the retail branch operations, market- FREE SEMINAR rated status from the Commonwealth location. ing, Financial Group, as well as the On Wednesday, Nov. 19 in the North of Massachusetts and will shortly credit union’s wholly owned subsidi- Cafe at Mount Wachusett Community complete the process of applying for ary, GFA Insurance Services, LLC. College doors opening at 8 a.m. and non-profit status. Monette will report directly to the speaking program from 8:30- What started as a crucial part of President and Chief Executive Officer, 10:30 a.m. join Enterprise Bank and Representative Jonathan Zlotnik’s cam- Tina M. Sbrega. “James is an excel- MWCC as they host special guest state paign back in 2012 is now beginning to lent addition to the GFA management Sen. Jennifer Flanagan and Shelley take life after some two years of hard team,” remarked Sbrega. ”With James’ Errington Nicholson, who serves as work, research, and networking. experience, he will drive our strategic the college’s directory of community to Having completed a study of area innovation agenda and think beyond explore a gap being generated in senior businesses, attending events through- traditional banking to serve changing management across all sectors. out the district, and making various member needs and fuel growth. He is More than 10,000 baby boomers are contacts during his first term in office, a results oriented management profes- retiring every day, leaving a large gap Zlotnik was able to bring together a sional with the reputation of a goal-ori- in senior management in all sectors of group of people interested and dedi- ented visionary and effective commu- the workforce, including the non-prof- cated to helping to improve economic nicator.” it community. Are we preparing development in the greater Gardner Monette earned his master’s degree in Generation X and Generation Y for this area. These individuals include David business administration, with a concen- transfer of leadership responsibility? Christianson, Michael Greenwood, tration in marketing and management, Enterprise Bank Non-Profit Keith Glenny, Scott Graves, Peter Haley from Assumption College. He is also Collaborative Seminars are free but reg- and Edward Vipond. a graduate of Fitchburg State College istration is preferred. A buffet breakfast Once the board formed, in many parts where he obtained his bachelor’s degree is provided. To register or for more thanks to Zlotnik’s initiative to make in communications. Monette also holds information, call Andrew Duncan at this project a reality, they began fil- James Monette his Massachusetts insurance producer (978) 459-9000 or Email: andrew.dun- GFA NAMES VP ing the necessary paperwork with the license and NASD Series 6, and 63. He is [email protected] GFA Federal Credit Union has Commonwealth to gain incorporated a resident of Leominster. appointed James Monette to the posi- and non-profit status. As of Sept. 15, GFA Federal Credit Union was estab- tion of senior vice president and chief 2014, the organization is incorporated in lished in 1938 and now serves 29,000 innovation officer. Monette brings the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. members who live or work in central What’s On nearly two decades of industry experi- Email The business incubator will serve Massachusetts and southern New Your Mind? ence to GFA Federal Credit Union. to proactively foster economic growth Hampshire. Family members are also Monette has been in the banking Us! We’d Like to Know. through targeted assistance to start- eligible to join GFA. The financial industry since 1996, with most of his up businesses. It will seek to provide well-being of members is GFA’s top experience in the retail environment. Email us your a highly cooperative atmosphere to priority as the institution continues He recently served as vice president of thoughts to: encourage and cultivate new business- to serve its mission by sharing prof- retail sales and service at another local ruth@ es along the path to commercial matu- its with members through lower loan financial institution. He has previously stonebridge rity. It will also offer guidance and sup- rates, rewards for checking accounts, held positions as senior manager of press.com port to strengthen the skills necessary and providing individualized invest- branch sales and service, branch man- Friday, November 7, 2014 Winchendon Courier 9

94, Fattman 103, write in 1 write in 7 DA: blank 262, Early 675, 472, no 460 for a total of 1,462 ELECTION Senator: blank 10, Markey Probate: blank 57, Abraham write in 16 yes; 1,236 no. continued from page A1 115, Herr 88 352, Fattman 535, write in 2 Probate: blank 64, Abraham Question 2, the expanded Governor/Lt. Senator: blank 36, Markey 379, Fattman 509, write in 1 bottle deposit law was roundly & Post 12, write in 1 Blank 2, Baker & Polito 416, Herr 492, write in 2 Senator: blank 29, Markey defeated 2,347 to 386 as follows: Atty General 116, Coakley & Kerrigan 87, Gov/Lt 447, Herr 475, write in 2 P1 blank 13, yes 95, no 561; P1A blank 19, Maura Healey 304, Falchuk and Jennings 6, Lively blank 10, B&P 551, C&K 314, Gov/Lt blank 6, yes 25, no 182; P2 blank John B. Miller 344, write in 2 & Saunders 1, McCormick & F&J 44, L&S 14, Mc&P 8, write blank 9, B&P 564, C&K 316, 12, yes 526, no 395; P3 blank 17 Secretary of State Post 1 in 5 F&J 36, L&S 18, Mc&P 9, write yes 137, no 799. blank 23, William Galvin 340, AG: blank 10, Healey 113, AG: blank 43, Healey 414, in 1 Question 3, keeping casinos David D’Arcangelo 276, Daniel Miller 89, write in 1 Miller 487, write in 2 AG: blank 42, Healey 428, active in the state needed a Factor 28, write in 2 Secretary of State: blank 9, Secretary: blank 44, Galvin Miller 482, write in 1 no vote to keep the casinos, Treasurer: blank 31, Galvin 131, D’Arcangelo 66, 493, D’Arcangelo 365, Factor 42, Secretary: blank 35, Galvin and Winchendon supported Deborah Goldberg 272, Michael Factor 6, write in 1 write in 2 514, D’Arcangelo 355, Factor 49 that initiative by voting 2,049 Heffernan 336, Ian Jackson 29, Treasurer: blank 13, Treasurer: blank 51, Treasurer: blank 42, against and 666 for. P1: blank write in 1 Goldberg 100, Heffernan 87, Goldberg 369, Heffernan 473, Goldberg 385, Heffernan 482, 19, yes 172, no 561; P1A: blank Auditor: blank 40, Suzanne Jackson 12, write in 1 Jackson 1, write in 2 Jackson 44 6, yes 50, no 157; P2: blank 17, Bump 286, Patricia St. Aubin Auditor: blank 14, Bump 104, Auditor: blank 63, Bump Auditor: blank 58, Bump 396, yes 233, no 696; P3: blank 24, yes 317, MK Merelice 26 St. Aubin 85, Merelice 10 371, St. Aubin 463, Merelice 47, St. Aubin 447, Merelice 52 211, no 718. In Precinct 1A Representative blank 11, write in 2 Representative: blank 35, Question 4, the sick time ini- Senator: blank 12, Gobi 101, Nicola Tsongas 128, Roseann Representative: blank 42, Tsongas 501, Wofford 416, write tiative passed in Winchendon Valanzola 100 Wofford 74 Tsongas 484, Wofford 418, write in 1 1,420 to 1,290. P1: blank 19, yes Representative: blank 6, In Precinct 2 in 2. Winchendon went the way 351, no 299; P1A blank 5, yes Zlotnik 81, Shetrawski 125 Senator: blank 46, Gobi 419, In Precinct 3 of the state for the ballot ques- 119, no 89; P2: blank 21 yes 485, write in 1 Valanzola 479 write in 2 Senator: blank 41, Gobi 427, tions as well, with the gas tax no 440; P3: blank 26, yes 465, DA: blank 43, Early 168, write Representative: blank 37, Valanzola 483, write in 2 passing as follows: P1 blank 26, no 462. in 2 Zlotnik 350, Shetrawski 557, Representative: blank 24, yes 353 and no 290; P1A blank Probate: blank 15, Abraham write in 2 Zlotnik 315, Shetrawski 613, 11, Yes 111, no 91; P2 blank 25, DA: blank 256, Early 683, write in 1 yes 526, no 395; P3 blank 21, yes

Another contentious item is the plan DILEMMA to put in place a financial director posi- COCHRAN continued from page A1 tion to oversee the entire town’s finan- continued from page A1 cial focus. The school department has town meeting, we still have to have this deep reservations about such a move, she gets right to work. She’s really good at policing herself,” Mallard said. election and if they really don’t want seeing a need for someone with exper- “That’s because I want to graduate early,” Cochran interjected. it, they have to vote again,” explained tise in school financing and perhaps It helps, too, when parents are supportive and, “her mom is,” stressed Mallard. Town Manager James Kreidler. even certified by the Massachusetts “That makes a big difference.” “We need to make it abundantly clear Department of Elementary and “My mom gets on me all time, says ‘you’re going to work every day’,” Macaylia this election is going to happen. People Secondary Education. laughed. On a recent Saturday, in fact, “I spent six hours working.” have to vote twice.” Kreidler stopped short at that, remind- Mallard cited Cochran as a student who “exemplifies what we are about here. BOS members agreed the timing was ing everyone that administration did She’s representative of the kind of success stories kids can build here.” poor, but necessary given the restraints not necessarily have the same certifica- of holidays, and deadlines by DOR. The tions of those they administered. town meeting warrant was opened at The discussion included some back THAT’S A 8:15 p.m. Monday night, and closed and forth about policies, procedures Thursday at 8:15 p.m. and practices; but in the end, the deci- While the town meeting is being set sion was perhaps more study is needed SPICY primarily to address the issue of the out- before anything can be finalized. standing deficit, several other questions Both the SC and the FinCom had VERSION may come up; including some planning requests for deeper, more intense audits bylaws proposed by Planning Board, on the town’s books; saying there may Courtesy photo which met earlier on Monday and set be a lot of areas where more informa- Monty Tech culinary Nov. 18 as a public hearing date for its tion could be valuable and better prac- proposals. arts program participat- tice could be implemented. ed in the third annual And the election also came up for BOS member Robert O’Keefe, who some questioning by members of the Chili, Chowder Taste has worked in accounting, explained Off & Brew Sampling audience, who asked what it would take how an annual audit takes perhaps a to have a candidate for the vacant BOS event held recently at one percent sampling of a town’s or the Red Apple Farm, seat on the same ballot. school’s financial books randomly to get Phillipston. Serving BOS member Keith Barrows a “snapshot” of the overall system; a full their award-winning explained in the past a vacant seat had forensic audit would scrutinize every often been left open until the next gen- line of a budget and require every back- chili are, from left: eral election because running a special up documentation be provided as well. Shawna Tankersley, election is a “cost issue.” “It would be cost prohibitive — per- a senior from Barre, There was also concern about such haps $3 million,” said O’Keefe. instructor Nancy a move because candidate elections After discussion, however, all three Depres, and Jamie Selig, would normally be a full 12 hour day boards agreed the FinCom should take a junior from Fitchburg. election, this special election will be for the lead on creating a request for pro- The Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which four hours only: 1-4 p.m. posals for a more finite audit; and just attracted food and beverage vendors from throughout the region. Those asking were directed to query what the parameters should be will be the town clerk for more information determined by that board after seeking on procedures for adding items to the more information. election ballot; and whether there was As FinCom Chairman Tom Kane time for candidates to run a petition explained, “No one wants to spend campaign to be placed on the ballots. money, but we need to get a better han- The plans themselves for addressing dle on our finances.” the deficit are still undergoing adjust- Kane continued, saying two levels of ment and require more work. Kreidler examination might be considered, with said cuts in the budget continue to be some areas with less attention, and oth- scrutinized. ers requiring the in depth analysis. 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Sorry, no refund for early cancellation. Phone: LEGALS LEGAL AUCTION the application of Steven G. Salvadore (SEAL) in the active military service of the PUBLIC AUCTION of Timpany Crossroads, LLC, 442 THE COMMONWEALTH OF United States of America, then you SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS West Broadway, Gardner, MA 01440 MASSACHUSETTS may be entitled to the benefits of the By virtue of the right granted by the for property he owns located at 10 LAND COURT Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If statute, the Massachusetts Code Sec- Gardner Rd., Winchendon, MA 01475 DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL you object to a foreclosure of the tion 105A, the enforcement of satis- (Map 9, Parcels 15 & 16) to hear a COURT above-mentioned property on that fying the lien of Winchendon Central request for a variance of front setback 2014 MISC.487358 basis, then you or your attorney must Storage, for storage and expenses will under Section 7.2 and Section 13.6.3 ORDER OF NOTICE file a written appearance and answer be sold at public auction on Novem- of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to To: in this court at Three Pemberton ber 15 2014 9am. All and singular, the allow the construction of a facility for Michael P. Flynn; Tamara A. Flynn Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or furnishings, household furniture and the purpose of automobile sales and and to all persons entitled to the benefit before December 8, 2014 or you will equipment of Nicole Curran #D, and service, located in a C-1 Highway of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, be forever barred from claiming that Eric Peck #55 Commercial Business Zoning District. 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: you are entitled to the benefits of said All items sold will be cash or cer- A copy of the application is available at Household Finance Corporation II Act. tified check only. Auction to be held the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town claiming to have an interest in a Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief at Winchendon Central Storage 234 Hall. All interested persons should plan Mortgage covering real property in Justice of this Court on October 21, Lincoln Ave Winchendon Ma 01475 to attend. Reasonable accommodation WINCHENDON, numbered 337 MAPLE 2014 Oct. 31, 2014 for disabled parties can be made by STREET, given by Michael P. Flynn Attest: Nov, 7, 2014 contacting the department during and Tamara A. Flynn to Ameriquest ______business hours, (978) 297-5418 at Mortgage Company, dated January 21, Deborah J. Patterson least three days in advance of the 2004, and recorded with the Worcester Recorder TOWN OF WINCHENDON hearing. The Town of Winchendon County (Worcester District) Registry of 201404-0205-PRP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS is an equal opportunity provider, and Deeds at Book 32760, Page 213, and Nov. 7, 2014 Notice is hereby given that the employer. now held by the Plaintiff by assignment Winchendon ZBA will hold a PUBLIC Cynthia Carvill, Chairperson, has/have filed with this court a com- HEARING on Wed, 11/19/14 at 7:20PM Zoning Board of Appeals plaint for determination of Defendant’s/ in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 Oct. 31, 2014 Defendants’ Servicemembers status. Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on Nov. 7, 2014 If you now are, or recently have been, Friday, November 7, 2014 Winchendon Courier 11 LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Worcester County, Massachusetts, all use table to allow the retail sales and OF REAL ESTATE OF REAL ESTATE and singular the premises described in service facility for boats and marine By virtue of and in execution of the By virtue and in execution of the said mortgage, equipment in the Neighborhood Power of Sale contained in a cer- Power of Sale contained in a certain TO WIT: Commercial District (C2) by Special tain mortgage given by JAMES A. Mortgage given by Debra Rivera to A certain parcel of land, with any build- Permit. ROBUCCIO a/k/a/ JAMES ROBUCCIO First Franklin Financial Corporation, ings or structures thereon, in the Town Copies of the draft revisions are to TD BANKNORTH, N.A. (n/k/a TD dated September 23, 2004 and of Winchendon, County of Worcester, available to be viewed in the office Bank, N.A.) dated March 1, 2007, recorded with the Worcester County Massachusetts on the Easterly side of of the Department of Planning and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Monomonac Road West; Development Room 17, Winchendon (Southern District) Registry of Deeds Deeds at Book 34671, Page 179, Beginning at an iron pin in a curve in the Town Hall, 109 Front Street, in Book 40800 at Page 375, of which subsequently assigned to The Bank road at the Northerly corner of Lot ‘’13’’ Winchendon during normal business mortgage TD BANK, N.A. is the pres- of New York Mellon, as successor in the plan hereinafter referred to; hours. Interested citizens are ent holder, or is authorized by the pres- to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Thence along the easterly line of the encouraged to attend. Alternative ent holder, for breach of the conditions Trustee First Franklin Mortgage Loan said Monomonac Road East, North 39° translation and accommodation for of said mortgage and for the purpose Trust 2005-FF1 by First Franklin 10’ 32’’ East, 200.00 feet to an iron pin; disabled persons is available by of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged Financial Corporation, by assignment Thence South 63° 27’ 28’’ West, advance request to the department, premises known 339 Maple Street, recorded in said Registry of Deeds 1,248,65 feet to an iron pin; telephone (978) 297-3308 Winchendon, Massachusetts will be in Book 48592, Page 266, of which Thence South 18« 11’ 18’’ West, 56.18 Fedor Berndt, Chairman sold at Public Auction at 1:00 P.M. on the Mortgage the undersigned is the feet to an iron pin; Winchendon Planning Board November 21, 2014, on the mortgaged present holder, for breach of the con- Thence North 74° 19’ 19’’ West, Oct. 31, 2014 premises, all and singular the premises ditions of said Mortgage and for the 1,129.12 feet to an iron pin; Nov. 7, 2014 described in said mortgage substantial- purpose of foreclosing the same will be Thence North 15° 40’ 41’’ East, 50.00 ly as follows: sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM on feet to an iron pin; That certain parcel of land, togeth- November 21, 2014 at 40-42 Linden Thence North 55° 54’ 47’’ West, 183.84 (SEAL) er with all buildings and improve- Street, Winchendon, MA, all and sin- feet to an iron pin, being the point of COMMONWEALTH OF ments thereon, located in the Town gular the premises described in said beginning. MASSACHUSETTS of Winchendon, County of Worcester, Mortgage, to wit: Being shown as Lot ‘’12’’ on a plan pre- LAND COURT Commonwealth of Massachusetts, EXHIBIT A pared by Vorce, Soney & Associates, DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL and further described as being on The land in said Winchendon, with Inc., Land Surveyors, dated September COURT the southerly side of Maple Street, the buildings thereon and num- 3, 1992 and recorded with the Worcester 487167 RTE. #202 in Winchendon, Worcester bered 40-42 Linden Street, bound- District Registry of Deeds at Plan Book County, Massachusetts, bounded and ed and described as follows, viz: 663 Plan 93. ORDER OF NOTICE described as follows: Commencing on the wester- See also plan recorded in Plan Book TO: BEGINNING at the northeasterly cor- ly line of Linden Street at a point 683, Plan 56. Matthew R. LeBreton ner thereof at railroad spike in the seventy (70) feet northerly For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed Lucia V. LeBreton southerly line of Maple Street at land of from the northeast corner of recorded with Worcester County and to all persons entitled to the ben- Emmett T. Jeffers, Trustee, said spike the “Hotel Winchendon” estate; (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief being located N. 82 degrees 15’ 00” THENCE, N. 47 degrees 30’ W, one in Book 16434, Page 99. Act:, 50 U.S.C. App.§501 et seq.: W., 22.93 feet from a Massachusetts hundred thirty-two (132) feet to a stake; These premises will be sold and con- Wells Fargo Bank, NA, highway bound location at an angle in THENCE, N. 41 degrees 10’ veyed subject to and with the benefit claiming to have an interest in a said street line opposite layout station E, seventy (70) feet to a stake; of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, Mortgage covering real proper- 47+28.31; THENCE, S. 47 degrees 30’ E, easements, covenants, liens or claims ty in Winchendon, numbered 126 THENCE S. 2 degrees 51’ 00” W., one hundred thirty-two (132) in the nature of liens, improvements, Bayberry Circle, given by Matthew 177.65 feet to an iron pin; feet to the westerly line of public assessments, any and all unpaid R. LeBreton and Lucia V. LeBreton THENCE N. 82 degrees 15’ 00” W., Linden Street to a stake; taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and to Mortgage Electronic Registration 185.17 feet to an iron pin; THENCE, Southerly on line sewer liens and any other municipal Systems, Inc. as nominee for, Sidus THENCE N. 7 degrees 45’ 00” E., of said Linden Street seven- assessments or liens or existing encum- Financial, LLC, its successors and 177.00 feet to a P.I. Nail in paving in ty (70) feet to the place of brances of record which are in force and assigns, dated February 4, 2010, the southerly line of Maple Street, the beginning. are applicable, having priority over said and recorded in Worcester County preceding three (3) courses being by For my title see deed recorded here- mortgage, whether or not reference to (Worcester District) Registry of land of said Emmett T. Jeffers, Trustee; with, at Book 34671, Page 177. such restrictions, easements, improve- Deeds in Book 45429, Page 43, and THENCE S. 82 degrees 15’ 00” E., The premises are to be sold subject ments, liens or encumbrances is made now held by plaintiff by assignment, by the southerly line of Maple Street, to and with the benefit of all ease- in the deed. has/have filed with this court a com- 170.00 feet to the point of beginning ments, restrictions, building and zon- TERMS OF SALE: plaint for determination of Defendant’s/ Containing 31,433 square feet, more ing laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Defendants’ Servicemembers status. or less. bills, municipal liens and assessments, Dollars by certified or bank check will If you now are, or recently have been, Being shown on a plan entitled “Plan rights of tenants and parties in pos- be required to be paid by the purchas- in the active military service of the of Lot #3, to be conveyed by Emmett session. er at the time and place of sale. The United States of America, then you T. Jeffers, Trustee of E.T. Jeffers Real TERMS OF SALE: balance is to be paid by certified or may be entitled to the benefits of the Estate Trust, Winchendon, Mass., A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND bank check at Harmon Law Offices, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Scale 1 inch = 30 feet – February 13, 1980, Michael S. Szoc, R.L. Surveyor, DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, you object to a foreclosure of the 32 Pleasant Street, Gardner, Mass.” in the form of a certified check or bank Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to above-mentioned property on that Which plan is to be recorded herewith. treasurer’s check will be required to be P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, basis, then you or your attorney must Being the same premises as conveyed delivered at or before the time the bid Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thir- file a written appearance and answer to the mortgagor by Quitclaim Deed is offered. The successful bidder will ty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed in this court at Three Pemberton dated September 5, 2002 and recorded be required to execute a Foreclosure will be provided to purchaser for record- Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or in Book 27402, Page 371. Sale Agreement immediately after the ing upon receipt in full of the purchase before December 1, 2014 or you will The above premises will be sold subject close of the bidding. The balance of price. The description of the premises be forever barred from claiming that to that certain mortgage from James the purchase price shall be paid within contained in said mortgage shall control you are entitled to the benefits of said A. Robuccio a/k/a/ James Robuccio thirty (30) days from the sale date in in the event of an error in this publica- Act. to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. the form of a certified check, bank tion. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief dated February 6, 2004 and recorded treasurer’s check or other check satis- Other terms, if any, to be announced at Justice of this Court on October 15, in the Worcester County (Southern factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The the sale. 2014 District) Registry of Deeds in Book Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL Attest: 32813 at Page 363 and assigned to the sale, to reject any and all bids, to TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE Deborah J. Patterson U.S. Bank National Association, as continue the sale and to amend the FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE Recorder Trustee, by virtue of an assignment terms of the sale by written or oral ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH1, Nov. 7, 2014 dated June 18, 2013 and recorded announcement made before or during ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH in the Worcester County (Southern the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH1 District) Registry of Deeds in Book aside for any reason, the Purchaser Present holder of said mortgage (SEAL) 51136 at Page 319. at the sale shall be entitled only to a By its Attorneys, COMMONWEALTH The premises will be sold and con- return of the deposit paid. The pur- HARMON LAW OFFICES, OF MASSACHUSETTS veyed subject to and with the benefit chaser shall have no further recourse P.C. LAND COURT of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee 150 California Street DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL easements, reservations, conditions, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The Newton, MA 02458 COURT covenants, liens or claims in the nature description of the premises contained (617) 558-0500 14 MISC 487111 of liens, improvements, public assess- in said mortgage shall control in the 201208-1408 - PRP ORDER OF NOTICE ments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax event of an error in this publication. TO: titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Oct. 31, 2014 Michael A. Needham and any other municipal assessments Other terms if any, to be announced Nov. 7, 2014 Deborah J. Needham or liens or existing encumbrances of at the sale. Nov. 14, 2014 and to all persons entitled to the ben- record which are in force and are The Bank of New York Mellon as efit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief applicable, having priority over said successor to JPMorgan Chase Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: mortgage, whether or not reference to Bank, N.A. as Trustee First Franklin Town of Winchendon, Massachusetts Housing Finance such restrictions, easements, improve- Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-FF1 Planning Board Agency claiming to have an interest ments, liens or encumbrances is made Present Holder of said Mortgage, NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING in a Mortgage covering real property in the deed. The premises are also By Its Attorneys, In accordance with the provisions in Winchendon numbered 85 Linden sold subject to all tenancies and/or ORLANS MORAN PLLC of Section 5 of Chapter 40A, The Street, given by: Michael A. Needham rights of parties in possession. P.O. Box 540540 Winchendon Planning Board will and Deborah J. Needham to “MERS”. TERMS OF SALE: Waltham, MA 02454 conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Mortgage Electronic Registration A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars Phone: 781-790-7800 November 18, 2014 at 6:05 p.m. in Systems, Inc., a separate corpora- ($5,000.00) by cash, certified or bank Oct. 31, 2014 the Town Hall Auditorium (second tion that is acting solely as nominee check will be required to be paid by Nov. 7, 2014 floor), 109 Front Street, Winchendon, for “Lender”, Countrywide Home the purchaser at the time and place of Nov. 14, 2014 MA 01475 to consider the following Loans, Inc. and its successors sale. The Mortgagee and its authorized proposed amendments to the zoning and assigns, dated May 31, 2006, representatives shall not be required bylaw: and recorded in Worcester County to pay the deposit to bid. The balance NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE A. To establish more detailed (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds is to be paid by certified or bank check OF REAL ESTATE conditions under which Special in Book 39073 Page 53, and how at the law offices of Salter McGowan By virtue and in execution of the Power Permits are allowed. held by plaintiff by assignment, has/ Sylvia & Leonard, Inc., 321 South of Sale contained in a certain mortgage B. To amend Article 2, Definitions by have filed with this court a complaint Main Street, Suite 301, Providence, RI given by William G. Skinner and Debra adding definitions for “Contractor’s for determination of Defendant’s/ 02903 within thirty (30) days from the L. Skinner to Chase Bank USA, NA, Yard, Open Air Salvage Yard, Motor Defendents’ Servicemembers status. date of sale. Deed will be provided to dated April 20, 2005 and recorded Vehicle and Equipment Sales, GVW- If you now are, or recently have been, purchaser for recording upon receipt of with the Worcester County (Worcester Gross Vehicle Weight, Class I, II, in the active military service of the the full purchase price. In the event of District) Registry of Deeds at Book III License granted under MA GEN United States of America, then you an error in this publication, the descrip- 36243, Page 335, of which mortgage LAW CHAPTER 140 SEC 59 & 59A, may be entitled to the benefits of the tion of the premises contained in said the undersigned is the present holder Fabrication, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If mortgage shall control. by assignment from Chase Bank USA, Sign-Intermittent Lighted, Sign- you object to a foreclosure of the Other terms, if any, to be announced N.A. to Deutsche Bank National Trust Blinking, Sign-Flashing, and above-mentioned property on that at the sale. Company, as Trustee for J.P. Morgan Hydropower.” basis, then you or your attorney must TD Bank, N.A., Mortgage Acquisition Trust 2007- C. To amend Article 6.2.3 Pre- file a written appearance and answer Present holder or authorized by the CH1, Asset Backed Pass-Through existing Non-conforming Structures or in this court at Three Pemberton present holder of said mortgage Certificates, Series 2007-CH1 dated Uses under which a non conforming Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or By its Attorneys, September 16, 2012 and recorded with structure, building or use may be before December 1, 2014 or you will Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, said registry on September 27, 2012 reconstructed, extended, or altered. be forever barred from claiming that Inc. at Book 49690 Page 215, for breach D. To amend Article 5.2.5C of you are entitled to the benefits of said 321 South Main Street, Suite 301 of the conditions of said mortgage the use table to allow recreational Act. Providence, RI 02903 and for the purpose of foreclosing, the activity conducted commercially, i.e. Witness, Judith C. Cutler, Chief Justice (401) 274-0300 same will be sold at Public Auction at campground, ski area or golf course of said Court on October 14, 2014 Oct. 31, 2014 11:00 a.m. on November 24, 2014, on in the Industrial Zone (I) by Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Nov. 7, 2014 the mortgaged premises located at 25 Special Permit. Recorder Nov. 14, 2014 East Monomonac Road, Winchendon, E. To amend Article 5.2.2X of the Nov. 7, 2014 Friday, November 7, 2014 12 Winchendon Courier Kreidler: stating facts Letters to the Editor To the Editor: school overspent, putting accounts in Another week, another group name, the deficit.) Nurmsen: a history lesson another waste of time. Rumor: the TM is the town accoun- Jim continues to wade through the tant’s boss. (By the Charter and the To the Editor: the negotiation to allow him to start his mud of rumor, speculation, innuendo law, the accountant is appointed and I would like to publicly thank Mr. own business, Muni-Sun, on our time and attack. Just because he is good at supervised by the BOS. The TM has Berndt, Chair of the Board of Selectmen 3 years ago (see the Executive Session addressing every last word of it doesn’t NO role in the management or supervi- for recognizing and allowing concerned minutes). $185,000 compensation pack- mean it is okay for him or the town. sion of the accountant. The account job citizens to speak and ask questions at age and the opportunity to start his own Gossip, tearing down of one’s character, description reads: “Position is an inde- Monday nights’ special meeting. It is business; our BOS has been VERY good lies, rumors, teasing even eye-rolling pendent management position working very necessary and I hope MANY more to this man. are all listed on many anti-bullying under the general supervision of the will show up and ask their questions in The return on investment for the campaigns as classic bullying. Not to Board of Selectmen and in accordance person. I did learn something new that town of Winchendon? 5.7 million in mention threats etc. “We will get him with the laws. Work is generally not evening regarding the charter and I am debt and we still renew his contract for in the end!” Is that a threat? Common subject to review, except by the inde- thankful they corrected my (and others) THREE years with a 3% VOLUNTARY language I heard at last nights BOS pendent outside audit each fiscal year.”) misinformation! cut in pay without the facts. Some meeting. Honestly, I feel afraid at times. If I were a resident, I would be con- Now let’s take a walk down memory say concerned citizens DEMANDING I have to remind myself that although I fused by these statements. I know lane – back to 2011 and what the town of accountability, responsibility and pro- may not be used to this type of behavior, everyone cannot go to meetings or even Winchendon thought they were voting fessional oversight are a distraction to many are and pay no attention to it. I watch them on cable television. Town for when they elected Beth Hunt, Keith the real problem of fixing our financial don’t think people should get used to hall is open to all residents at any time Barrows and Bob O’Keefe. I pulled this crisis. These are the same people who to answer all questions and provide this, expect this or accept this. directly from the United Winchendon SUPPORTED accountable, responsible Here are a few false statements that documented proof of all that is stated forum on Facebook “The election this and professional leadership just a few are in written form from the newly at the meetings. The hours of town named Stand Up for Toy Town whose hall are probably similar to those who Saturday will dictate the direction of short years ago! demonstration was advertised to bring work during the day so; most have to Winchendon for the coming years. Your Let’s all be clear on one thing: I don’t people together that did not want an rely on the internet for information. vote… indicates your desire for the have a vendetta against the man, the override. When indeed the ONLY infor- The minutes are available online. The leadership of Winchendon to be ethical, BOS or anyone else for that matter, mation they offer was a list of why Winchendon Courier writes about it. accountable, responsible, law abiding I have a real intolerance for lack of they don’t like their town manager. Jim There are indeed ways to obtain the and professional.” accountability, responsibility, perfor- went hoping to field questions about a facts if you are interested in partici- What we have now is 5.7 million in mance, leadership, results and lack of potential override and was surprised, pating. But getting your information debt, NO ACCOUNTABILITY, and professional oversight. If you agree, but NOT at their real mission. from social media can be deceiving. It irresponsible unprofessional behavior please join us to begin the recall pro- Here are a few things that can easily is reported that 92.6% of people agree by a board solely motivated to protect cess for Beth Hunt and Fedor Berndt backed up with documents and facts if cruel behavior and bullying tactics run the interest of one man. We see how on Saturday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m.-noon, 111 you are questioning. rampant on Face book. well that strategy worked and demand Central St. Rumor: If there’s an override we all I am writing this in hopes of answer- change. Thank you. have to pay it and the town manager ing a few potentially confusing rumors We also hear a lot about how the town doesn’t because he doesn’t live in town. that I hear and see printed out there on manager has not had a raise in several Felicia M. Nurmsen (In his most recent contract he volun- social media. All of my information can years. Here is a fact for you: the town Winchendon teered to give up 3% of his salary. This be backed up 100% at your town hall in manager gave up his raises as part of 3% applies to all cash benefits in his Winchendon with documentation. All contract; the total cash value of his offer you have to do is ask, look and find. is $16,520. Even if an override of $250/ As far as the personal attacks on OWC: sharing good news year were to pass it would take 66 years these sites I cannot argue or fight some- for a local homeowner to equal the one’s opinion. I can only hope that peo- To the Editor: Carla Fletcher; Flip Side Grill; Laura amount he has given back.) ple will arm themselves with facts and Operation Winchendon Cares just Gaydos; Lori Gaydos; Joni Gorecki; Rumor: the TM withheld the audit. the verbal and printed bullying will be had a Holiday Drive for our troops. Once Alicyn Gormley; Burt Gould Jr.; Lauri (The audit comes from the outside seen for what it is. Before I repeat words again the townspeople of Winchendon Guy; Phyllis Guy; Steve & Jennifer auditor, to the accountant and then to on the street I ask myself is it true, help- came through. 33 packages were sent Haddad; June & Jerry Longe; Kelly, the BOS. It is first sent to the accoun- ful, necessary, and kind? My mom used out to our troops that will be away from Danny & Mikey Maine; Barrie Martins; tant in DRAFT form and each depart- to always tell me to “just ignore them.” home for the upcoming holidays! Janice McDonald; Murdock High Life ment can make notes on findings as That’s a generation past and clearly A special thank you to American Skills Class; Carolyn Pelloux; Elaine required by law. Once this phase is wasn’t effective. Legion Post 193 for their generous & Mark Robichaud; Joan Robichaud, complete the audit is made final and This is the anti-bullying generation. donation towards the postage for our Mary Robinson; Randy & Tracy the ACCOUNTANT distributes it to the I want to be part of this amazing turn overseas packages and for allowing us Tenney; Saint Anthony Church Life BOS. This has always been the policy around. Children, teens and adults the use of the hall to make up these Teen Group; Saint Anthony School: and has always happened this way.) must all put into practice these meth- packages. Annette Rollo’s pre-Kindergarten, Rumor: town manager has taken, ods. It is far easier to teach a child than Thank you to Will Brown for keeping Bethany Terho’s first grade, Dawn used or transferred school trust money. to repair an adult. our website www.winchendoncares. Carvalho’s second grade, Joan Feehan’s (The TM does not have access nor can com up and running. fourth grade, Chrissy Russo’s sixth he direct anyone to transfer, use or Dianna L. (Desmond) Kreidler Thank you to Sweet Treat Bakery for grade and Pam Prendergast’s seventh take funds. The facts stated that the Ashburnham delivering the cookies and shrink wrap- grade; Ann Marie Slomcheck; Claudette ping them so they remain fresh until Vaillancourt and Kelly Vermette. our heroes can enjoy them. Tickets are still available for our A huge thank you to the people who Sports Memorabilia Drawing: $1 each Rader: questioning leadership gave up their Saturday to help us sort or 6 for $5. Autographed Koji Uehara and pack donations and get them load- photo, autographed Chris Kelly Hockey To the Editor: God bless. ed up to take to the Post Office: Steve puck and autographed Devin McCourty My name is Ray Rader Sr. I have I will try not to give up. Ashmore (and for lugging the supplies football. Send us a message on Operation been a resident of this area of commu- to and from and storing them), Dick Winchendon Cares Facebook page or nities for over 50 years. I have lived Ray Rader & Betty Blodgett; Richard & Cheryl call us at (978) 297-2360. They are also and worked in 20 communities in the Winchendon Blodgett; Lori Gaydos (and for taking available at Chick’s Tavern and Last United States. I have lived and worked the recycle); Joni Gorecki; Kayle, Danny Minute Flowers and Gifts. in over 20 foreign countries, three times (Editor’s Note: the incident referred to & Mikey Maine; Mark Robichaud; Mary Please let us know if your loved one around the world. For the last 25 years, was listed as a “summons” in the police Robinson and Ann Marie Slomcheck. is in the service and not listed on our Winchendon has been my home place. log. All such incidents are reported by Our Holiday Drive wouldn’t have website. I have been active in public service the Winchendon Courier in its pages. been possible without all of the dona- May your holidays with your loved since age 21. I am now 75 years old. I The summons means only that the police tions from the following people: Steve ones be blessed. have been in law enforcement for near have enough evidence to pursue further Ashmore; Dick & Betty Blodgett; 50 years. charges if they choose to, based on the Richard & Cheryl Blodgett; Kelsey & Larry & Linda Sordoni I have tried to give information to incident; and if so would have to go to Beth Bosselait; Betty Brehio; Bud & Winchendon area selectboards and leadership for court and request a summons to appear years for them to act upon. I did not on further charges by the court system.) advise them how to act. I left them to do with the information as they thought HAUNTED DOMICILE best. I expected good leadership. For thanks, I have been harassed. On Sept. 3, 2014 I had been summonsed in the newspaper in Winchendon for “criminal harassment”. Did not happen. Where does a person get relief in things like this if police, selectmen, leaders in my opinion are corrupt? WINCHENDON K-12 BREAKFAST MENU - NOVEMBER 2014 MONDAYS These people are supposed to be trust- Mini Maple Madness Whole Grain Pancakes OR Assorted whole grain cereal bowl & Mozzarella string cheese ed and show excellent leadership. OR Assorted Whole Grain Muffin & Mozzarella string cheese As I witness on Monday nights at OR Whole grain bagel with cream cheese select meetings in Winchendon, the cit- TUESDAYS Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on a Whole Grain English muffin izens lose. Very few citizens participate OR Assorted whole grain cereal bowl & Mozzarella string cheese OR Assorted Whole Grain Muffin & Mozzarella string cheese in their communities. OR Whole grain bagel with cream cheese One-fifth of registered voters, in WEDNESDAYS Mini Maple Madness Whole Grain Waffles Winchendon that’s around 5,000; in OR Assorted whole grain cereal bowl & Mozzarella string cheese Tammy St. Pierre photo other communities the same or even OR Assorted Whole Grain Muffin & Mozzarella string cheese OR Whole grain bagel with cream cheese This house on North Street is really decorated for the Halloween holiday. less. It starts at home and goes up to THURSDAYS Mini Maple Madness Whole Grain French toast Sticks The family is really “into” this one and reflects in their home. If they like state and then national. OR Assorted whole grain cereal bowl & Mozzarella string cheese I am 100 percent disabled Vietnam OR Assorted Whole Grain Muffin & Mozzarella string cheese Christmas as much, we can’t wait to see what they do. veteran, disabled government GS rated, OR Whole grain bagel with cream cheese FRIDAYS full time National Guard-Reserve dis- Sausage, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich on a Whole Grain English muffin OR Assorted whole grain cereal bowl & Mozzarella string cheese Winchendon Public Schools abled. I am sure I am not the only one OR Assorted Whole Grain Muffin & Mozzarella string cheese & Chartwells Dining Services OR Whole grain bagel with cream cheese Elementary K- 5 Lunch Menu November with this background. DAILY SIDES OFFERED WITH EACH ENTREE 2014 Assorted Fruit or Assorted 100% Fruit Juice It seems to me that the ones that do Choice of Skim, 1% or Fat Free Chocolate Milk participate in voting and community Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thurs day Friday service have nothing to lose and the majority do not even vote. 2014 Lunch Prices Join the Meatless Monday If you read this, look around you, take PAID $1.50, *REDUCED $0.30 & FREE *IF QUALIFIED $2.75 Paid Movement! Questions? Contact Director of Dining Services at [email protected] (978) 616-1477 $0.40 Reduced Visit www.meatleassmonday.com notice, act. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer *Free if eligible To take the pledge! 3 4 5 6 7 We are accepting Breakfast for Lunch! Classic Cheeseburger Lucky Tray Day! Tyson Chicken Nuggets Homemade applications for Whole Grain French Toast on Whole Grain Bun Pasta with Meatballs Dinner Roll Cheese Pizza Substitute cafeteria Sticks w/ Syrup w/ Lettuce & Tomato & Marinara Sauce Mashed Potato w/ Gravy Or Pepperoni Pizza foodservice workers. Scrambled Eggs & Cheese Flying French Fries Powerful Peas Powerful Peas & X-Ray Power Punch Broccoli Contact Kate Super Strength Tater Tots Vision Carrots 978-616-1477

Attention Parents! 10 11 12 13 14 Students on the Free & Creamy Macaroni Italian Meatball Sub Homemade Reduced Lunch Program No School No School & Cheese Flying French Fries Cheese Pizza are eligible for F&R Professional Development Veteran’s Day w/ Breaded Fish Sticks Mixed Vegetables Or Pepperoni Pizza breakfast at school! Lean Mean Green Power Punch Broccoli beans Herb Breadstick 17 18 19 20 21 Parents may use Breakfast for Lunch! Classic Cheeseburger Whole Grain Pasta Tyson Chicken Nuggets Homemade Unipay to pre- pay Whole Grain French Toast on Whole Grain Bun w/ Italian Meat sauce Dinner Roll Cheese Pizza Scrambled Eggs & Cheese w/ Lettuce & Tomato Breadstick Mashed Potato w/ Gravy Or Pepperoni Pizza your child’s lunch Super Strength Tater Tots Flying French Fries Lean Mean Green Powerful Peas & X-Ray Power Punch Broccoli account online! beans Vision Carrots 24 25 26 27 28 Visit our website at Grilled Cheese Sandwich Meatloaf http://chartwells.co on Whole Grain Bread with Brown Gravy Early Release No School No School mpass- Campbell’s Tomato Soup Mashed Potatoes No Lunch Served Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break usa.com/SAU47_WP Powerful Peas Mixed Vegetables S Garlic Bread Cereal Fun Lunch- Cinnamon Bagel Fun Lunch Breaded Chicken Caesar Daily Alternate Meals Toast Crunch, Yogurt, String Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Whole Grain Bagel, Yogurt Fruit & Yogurt Parfait with Salad with Dinner Roll (Options alternate daily) Cheese, Blueberry Muffin Granola Topping & String Cheese Granola Topping OR OR OR OR OR Turkey & Cheese NEW Sun butter, Fresh Veggie Ham & Cheese On a Whole Turkey & Cheese on a Ham & Cheese On a Whole On a Whole Grain Sub Sticks, Pita & Cinnamon Grain Bun Whole Grain Sub Grain Bun Grahams Cold Fruit & Choose with any Meal: Choose with any Meal: Choose with any Meal: Choose with any Meal: Choose with any Meal: Vegetable Bar Cucumber Slices Carrot Sticks Caesar Side Salad w/ Carrot Sticks Cucumber Slices Available Daily Assorted Fresh Fruit Chickpeas Romaine Lettuce Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Chilled Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Fresh Fruit Assorted Chilled Fruit Assorted Chilled Fruit with any entrée! Assorted Chilled Fruit Assorted Chilled Fruit

This institution is an equal opportunity employer A full student lunch includes a choice of entrée, Menus are subject to change and may change without notice. fruit/vegetable side dishes, and a choice of milk. Milk Questions, Comments, or Suggestions? choices include 1% white, skim white, skim chocolate

Please call Kate Leavenworth, Director of Dining Services 2014-2015 Meal Prices [email protected] Paid Meal = $2.75 978-616-1477 *Reduced = $0.40, Free *if qualified

November’s Monthly Food Focus is Tree Fruits – Pears, Apples, Peaches, Oranges, Plums, Nectarines, Apricots, and Cherries Some tree fruits have pits but others have seeds. Why? Because they come from different families of plants. Did you know that most of the fiber in tree fruits comes from the skin?