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BY JERRY CARTON School. “He’s singularly responsible for saving foot- SPECIAL TO THE COURIER ball at Murdock. Peter wasn’t going to let football die WINCHENDON — He’s always been there, decade on his watch.” after decade. Student-athletes have come and gone. To save the program that year, Murphy remem- So have coaches, administrators, teachers, superin- bered, “Peter had a cookout at his house. We went tendents, too. But for the past 30-some years, there through the list of boys enrolled at Murdock, and has been one, singular constant when it has come to found 22 kids. He literally kept the sport going after Murdock Middle High School sports. 50 years.” “I’ve always loved Murdock athletics,” so quite Antonellis, though, downplayed it all. “We just simply explained Peter Antonellis last week, a few wanted to be able to field a team. It was those kids days before his official retirement after all these who went out and played,” he said. years as an assistant principal, teacher, athletic Finding student-athletes has always been some- director, coach, and assistant AD. thing of a challenge for some Murdock sports, “I’ve just done whatever I had to do,” said Antonellis observed. Antonellis of the many hats he’s worn. “We’re a small school. Our main goal has always One of those “whatevers” came in 1991 when the been to be competitive. In football, and in cheerlead- football coach resigned less than two weeks before ing, too, the tie-in with Pop Warner has increased the the season opened, and with just 16 kids signed up, number of kids playing, and now they’ve had train- there was some sentiment to drop football entirely ing at Pop Warner. It’s good these two groups got and concentrate on building a soccer program. But together. It’s good that Little League works well with Antonellis, himself a one-time Blue Devil football baseball and softball,” he said. player, by then the Athletic Director, stepped in and So how did it all begin? Antonellis had been a somehow got the team through the season. Murdock athlete himself. In baseball, he and Murphy “We made it go. We kept the program going. That were frequently referred to as, “the big guns” in 1970, was the advent of the football program. We got better and Antonellils was even a Most Valuable Player as a over time. We couldn’t just quit,” recalled Antonellis. hockey goalie, but football was his first love. Doneen Durling photo “That’s typical Peter,” noted lifelong friend Larry “Warren Bentley was the football coach, and after Peter Antonellis, with his wife Susan, at a local fund raising event at New Year’s 2010. Murphy, now the principal at West Boylston High Turn To ANTONELLIS, page A11 Antonellis supports local sports in every venue, including the fund raisers. Moo-ving Hunt takes reins as Commission sight: the Murdock AD chairman

BY JERRY CARTON tells Sage to shaggy cow SPECIAL TO THE COURIER WINCHENDON — A new era has begun at Murdock Middle High School as former three sport Lady Devils star Jenna Hunt settles into her job as the get it done story school’s new athletic director. “I’m very excited. I’ve always taken pride in Murdock sports, and I’m in this BY DONEEN DURLING for the long haul,” enthused Hunt, who COURIER STAFF WRITER BY DONEEN DURLING played field hockey, basketball and soft- COURIER STAFF WRITER WINCHENDON — Conservation ball for the Devils in sixth through 12th Commission Chairman Scott Burns told Sage WINCHENDON — One of the greatest grades before attending Franklin Pierce Engineering he liked to see them but pleaded sights in Toy Town has been the Joslin Farm University where she earned a 2008 for them just to get the wetlands crossing owned by Henry and Rochelle Doody with the degree in sports management and played done after months of contention. The board Scottish Highland cattle wandering through a softball as well. considered an amended order of conditions green rolling pastures behind the well tended Hunt takes over from John Palumbo, filed by Sage Engineering on June 23 concern- farm with its bright red barn. The long-haired who will remain at Murdock as a middle ing the removal of two existing culverts used cows and bulls with the long horns and shag- school guidance counselor. He is also for the crossing of the wetlands into their gy coats are a handsome addition; some buff expected to return as middle school boys’ building site. Sage’s owner Frank DeMarinis colored, some red, and others black, and the basketball coach. PE, and Bryan Balicki EIT represented Sage n sight is one that changes over the season, and “Jenna seems to be a real natural fit,” the presentation of the new plan they hoped is a wonder to behold. said Murdock Principal Steve Meyer. would cure the problem and allow them to fin- Henry “Hank” Doody said he fell in love “She’s committed to and invested in the ish up the first leg of the construction of the with the breed many years ago, and has been program. She’s young for an AD yes, but facility.DeMarinis said drainage calculations raising them since. He said he was one of the she’s going to have the support of a lot of were sent to the board and their engineer few in the area that raised them, though it people and she has the potential to be an John Bensley. He added that a lawyer has seems they have become more popular since AD for a long time.” been working on a deed restriction document. he started. The 25-year old Hunt is aware that in Burns said the south side of the road looked The breed is perfect for the New England some quarters her youth may be an issue fantastic, but the north side of the road was weather having been bred for the rugged and but, “I hope it won’t be a factor as a peo- still a mess with huge rocks. He said rocks rainy highlands of Scotland. The weather in ple get to work with me.” were blocking the flow of the channel New England can be colder than in Scotland, Hunt said she appreciated the support through the crossing. but the breed has taken hold well. she’s already gotten from a number of Conservation Agent David Koonce said Doody said the meat on the Scottish people during and immediately following what was previously agreed to besides 30-inch Highland cattle is very lean. The breed is used the interview process. to foraging on hillsides where the food is Doneen Durling photo culverts was the replacement of the ends of all the other culverts. sparse. Not so in Doody’s fields! He said this Jenna Hunt will take the reins Turn To HUNT, page A12 DeMarinis said what was agreed to was tak- Turn To COWS, page A4 ing all the rocks off of the culverts and clean- ing around them. Kyle Bradley said the agreement had been to replace the culvert ends that were distort- ed. Lewis Hine and child labor in Winchendon, part two “I have no problem replacing ones that are distorted,” said DeMarinis, “But they are not all distorted.” BY JOE MANNING and wound up showing the picture to a man but three of the children. “No they are not,” said Bradley. In Part One of this article, I covered Lewis who had asked me if I was lost. He told me the As I learned from studying sociology in col- Board members talked about there individ- Hine’s work in exposing child labor with his house was on Maple Street, so I jumped into lege, this kind of research can be a “life ual site walks and gave their opinions on the camera, his visit to the Spring Village Mill the car and drove off. A mile later, I saw the changer” for both the researcher and the peo- problems at the site. and Glenallan Mill in 1911, and my decision to house, pulled into the driveway, and knocked ple who are the subjects of the research. Koonce brought the talk back to the reason begin retracing Hine’s steps in Winchendon on the door. A woman came out, and I intro- Nearly all the descendants were unaware of for the hearing, which was the installation of 97 years after his visit, in order to identify the duced myself and handed her the picture. “Oh the Lewis Hine photos of their ancestors (par- the two culverts. children he photographed and find out what my gosh,” she said, “that’s my house.” ent, grandparent, aunt or uncle). The mere DeMarinis said shoring would be placed in happened to their lives. Her name was Dawn Turski. She was fasci- discovery of the photos caused them to have a front of the pipe to redirect water while they On Sept. 24, 2008, with all 40 of Hine’s nated with my research, and we talked a long renewed interest in their family history, in are excavating, laying in the pipe and crushed Winchendon photos and captions in a binder, I time. In less than two hours, I had already some cases resulting in contacting long-lost stone, and removing the damaged pipe. The headed directly to the town hall to look befriended a kindred spirit in a strange town. relatives and planning family reunions. pipes would be removed one at a time, switch- through the birth, marriage and death By the time I left to go home late in the after- I found myself being drawn into their lives, ing flow to the other pipe. records. Town Clerk Lois Abare was very noon, I had met Lois; Dawn; Ruth DeAmicis, as they shared their memories with me in DeMarinis said the work would not begin helpful, as I went through dozens of index editor of the Winchendon Courier; Julia long interviews. Some of these folks have until the Army Corp of Engineers and the cards and copied down lots of names and Cardinal, director of Beals Memorial Library; become new friends whom I will continue to DEP approves the plan. dates. Then I decided to go look for a house and Catherine Joseph Drudi, longtime propri- visit and correspond with. And my many vis- “I don’t want to be caught between a rock that appeared in one of Hine’s photos. I etor of Joseph’s Store on Central Street. It was its to Winchendon have fostered new friend- and a hard place, so we are not going to do this showed the picture to Lois, and she thought it a great start. Thirty-three months later, I am ships as well, and a strong affection for the until we get it approved,” DeMarinis told the was in Spring Village, near the mill. wrapping up my work. Over that period of town. I will continue to visit frequently. board. I didn’t find the house right away, so I time, I positively identified 34 of the children, On Saturday, June 11, at the old Murdock walked around Mill Circle next to the mill, and interviewed at least one descendant of all Turn To HINE page A12 Turn To SAGE, page A11

LOCAL SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE Strawberry Sports “If you greatly desire some- Memories thing, have the guts to stake Memories everything on obtaining it.” PAGE 8 6 56525 10431 2 PAGE 3 Brendan Francis 2 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, July 2, 2011 POLICE LOG

secure; 12:35 a.m.: building check 911 call (Spring Street) accidental; Drive) no PD service required; 10:26 10:53 p.m.: noise complaint (Central Winchendon Police (Spring Street) secure; 12:41 a.m.: 9:32 a.m.: 911 call non-emergency a.m.: harassment order entry Street) unable to locate; 10:58 p.m.: building check (Spring Street) (West Street) accidental; 9:43 a.m.: (Glenallan Street) no PD service officer wanted (Central Street) secure; 12:49 a.m.: building check summons service (Spring Circle) required; 10:43 a.m.: harassment arrest: Jose Rodriguez, age 22, of 206 Department (Spring Street) secure; 1:05 a.m.: served; 10:42 a.m.: MV stop (River order entry (Metcalf Street) no PD Central St., Winchendon: two counts building check (Gardner Road) Street) traffic citation issued; 10:48 service required; 10:51 a.m.: harass- of vandalizing property, breaking Editor’s Note: The information secure; 1:26 a.m.: building check a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) spo- ment order entry (Whitney Street) glass in building. contained in this police log was (Main Street) secure; 1:46 a.m.: ken to; 11:19 a.m.: MV stop (School no PD service required; 11:01 a.m.: obtained through public documents building check (Main Street) secure; Street) traffic citation issued; 11:42 harassment order entry (Main THURSDAY, JUNE 16 kept by the police department, and is 3:32 a.m.: building check (Grove a.m.: abandoned 911 call (Spring Street) no PD service required; MV 1:08 a.m.: assist other agency considered to be the account of the Street) secure; 3:39 a.m.: building Street) accidental; 11:43 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) summons: (Holly Drive) assisted; 1:59 a.m.: sus- police. All subjects are considered check (Memorial Drive) secure; 3:53 stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation Jennifer M. O’Hare, age 20, of 260 picious auto (Gardner Road) spoken innocent until proven guilty in a a.m.: building check (Grove Street) issued; 11:50 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Spring Circle, Winchendon: operat- to; 2 a.m.: building check (Gardner court of law secure; 4:14 a.m.: building check Road) traffic citation issued; 12:09 ing MV with license suspended, Road) secure; 2:13 a.m.: building SATURDAY, JUNE 11 (Gardner Road) secure; 4:14 a.m.: p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) traffic operating MV with registration sus- check (Spring Street) secure; 4:15 building check (School Street) citation issued; 12:34 p.m.: distur- pended; 12:26 p.m.: larceny (Fourth a.m.: building check (Memorial 12:07 a.m.: extra patrols secure; 4:19 a.m.: building check bance (Teel Road) spoken to; 1:12 Street) report taken; 3:17 p.m.: MV Drive) secure; 7:29 a.m.: runaway (Glenallan Street) checked, secure; (Spring Street) secure; 4:30 a.m.: p.m.: animal complaint (North operating erratically (Gardner (Elm Street) spoken to; 8:07 a.m.: MV 12:16 a.m.: registration check building check (Mill Circle) secure; Royalston Road) refer to ACO; 1:37 Road) unable to locate; 3:49 p.m.: stop (Mill Glen Road) traffic citation (Baldwinville State Road) spoken to; 4:37 a.m.: building check (Summer p.m.: investigation (Windsor Road) investigation (School Street) assist- issued; 8:15 a.m.: MV stop (Mill Glen 12:23 a.m.: building check (Spring Drive) secure; 8:47 a.m.: traffic haz- spoken to; 1:50 p.m.: MV stop (River ed; 4:20 p.m.: MV stop (School Street) Road) traffic citation issued; 8:33 Street) secure; 12:34 a.m.: officer ard (Glenallan Street) assisted; 9:03 Street) traffic citation issued; 1:52 spoken to; 4:59 p.m.: MV operating a.m.: MV stop (Mill Glen Road) traf- wanted (School Street) arrest: a.m.: FD call (Lakeview Drive) p.m.: burglar alarm (Hale Street) erratically (Spring Street) unable to fic citation issued; 8:44 a.m.: MV Darlene A. Abare, age 50, of 363 assisted; 9:09 a.m.: burglar alarm checked, secure; 2:10 p.m.: MV stop locate; 5:38 p.m.: 911 hang up (Hyde stop (Mill Glen Road) traffic citation School St., Winchendon: OUI-liquor; (Central Street) checked, secure; (Front Street) spoken to; 4:32 p.m.: Park Drive) accidental; 5:55 p.m.: issued; 9:07 a.m.: animal complaint 3:52 a.m.: building check (Railroad 9:36 a.m.: animal complaint officer wanted (Central Street) assault (Val’s Way) arrest: juvenile, (Polly’s Drive) gone on arrival; 9:22 Street) secure; 4:01 a.m.: building (Forristall Road) refer to ACO; 4:17 removed to hospital; 4:56 p.m.: inves- age 16: A&B; 6:41 p.m.: ambulance a.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) traffic check (Spring Street) secure; 6:10 p.m.: officer wanted (Glenallan tigation (Town Farm Road) spoken (Park Street) transported; 7:48 p.m.: citation issued; 9:57 a.m.: burglar a.m.: suspicious auto (West Street) assisted; 5:50 p.m.: officer to; 4:58 p.m.: warrant check (Central vandalism (Rice Road) info taken; alarm (Pleasant Street) checked, Monomonac Road) spoken to; 7:28 wanted (Glenallan Street) spoken to; Street) no PD service required; 5:38 10:12 p.m.: suspicious auto (Summer secure; 10:24 a.m.: welfare check a.m.: 911 hang up (Liberty Drive) 7:02 p.m.: officer wanted (Goodrich p.m.: lift assist (Baldwinville Road) Street) spoken to; 10:25 p.m.: investi- (addresses will not be printed); 10:51 checked, secure; 12:03 p.m.: trespass- Street) unable to locate; 7:06 p.m.: assisted; 5:55 p.m.: general juvenile gation (North Royalston Road) spo- a.m.: assist motorist (Maple Street) ing (Second Street) spoken to; 2:05 officer wanted (West Street) spoken (East Street) spoken to; 6:14 p.m.: ken to; 10:33 p.m.: burglar alarm assisted; 11:18 a.m.: annoying phone p.m.: accident (School Street) assist- to; 8:06 p.m.: officer wanted suspicious person (Gardner Road) (Lincoln Avenue) checked, secure; calls (phone) info taken; 11:34 a.m.: ed; 2:23 p.m.: officer wanted (Memorial Drive) spoken to; 9:50 gone on arrival; 6:33 p.m.: investiga- 11:19 p.m.: building check (Main 209A service (Main Street) unable to (Benjamin Street) no PD service p.m.: officer wanted (Front Street) tion (Gardner Road) spoken to; 7:16 Street) secure; 11:20 p.m.: building serve; 11:52 a.m.: extra patrols (River required; 3:13 p.m.: disturbance assisted; 10:01 p.m.: larceny (School p.m.: assist citizen (Cedar Street) check (Main Street) secure. Street) unfounded; 12:15 p.m.: van- (Duval Court) spoken to; 3:33 p.m.: Street) spoken to; 11:58 p.m.: build- assisted; 7:16 p.m.: license plate WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 dalism (Kemp Street) report taken; burglar alarm (Mill Glen Road) ing check (Spring Street) secure. missing (Mill Glen Road) report 1:29 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) secured building; 3:53 p.m.: 911 hang taken; 7:22 p.m.: ambulance (Spring MONDAY, JUNE 13 1:05 a.m.: animal complaint (Front traffic citation issued; 1:37 p.m.: MV up (Vine Street) false alarm; 4:58 Street) transported; 7:46 p.m.: tres- Street) info taken; 1:23 a.m.: aban- stop (Maple Street) verbal warning; p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) verbal 12:01 a.m.: building check passing (School Street) spoken to; doned 911 call (Mill Circle) assisted; 2:51 p.m.: extra patrols (Mill Glen warning; 5:16 p.m.: summons serv- (Memorial Drive) secure; 12:08 a.m.: 8:14 p.m.: officer wanted (Polly’s 2:17 a.m.: patrol initiated (Glenallan Road) no PD service required; 3:41 ice (River Street) served; 5:19 p.m.: building check (Gardner Road) Drive) removed to hospital; 8:21 Street) spoken to; 2:21 a.m.: building p.m.: officer wanted (Mill Circle) suspicious auto (River Street) no PD secure; 12:10 a.m.: building check p.m.: officer wanted (Metcalf Street) check (Spring Street) secure; 2:31 spoken to; 4:12 p.m.: investigation service required; 5:28 p.m.: sum- (Murdock Avenue) secure; 12:26 assisted; 9:39 p.m.: ambulance a.m.: building check (Gardner Road) (Maple Street) no PD service mons service (Spring Circle) not a.m.: building check (Glenallan (Ready Drive) transported. secure; 3:23 a.m.: building check required; 4:25 p.m.: 209A violation deliverable; 6:28 p.m.: ambulance Street) secure; 12:34 a.m.: building TUESDAY, JUNE 14 (School Street) secure; 7:47 a.m.: (Mill Circle) spoken to; 4:49 p.m.: (Rte. 119) transported; 9:22 p.m.: check (Summer Drive) secure; 12:42 assist other agency (Stoddard Road) assist other PD (Pond Street) no PD noise complaint (Pearl Drive) spo- a.m.: building check (Memorial 12:15 a.m.: building check unable to locate; 8:03 a.m.: investiga- service required; 5:27 p.m.: 911 hang ken to; 9:38 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Drive) secure; 1:49 a.m.: registration (Memorial Drive) secure; 12:23 a.m.: tion (Main Street) spoken to; 8:21 up (Front Street) report taken; 6:36 Street) verbal warning; 10:51 p.m.: check (Main Street) spoken to; 3:51 building check (Lincoln Avenue) a.m.: MV operating erratically (Mill p.m.: ambulance (Spring Street) MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal a.m.: building check (Railroad secure; 12:29 a.m.: building check Glen Road) spoken to; 8:25 a.m.: gen- transported; 7:40 p.m.: investigation warning; 11:22 p.m.: suspicious per- Street) secure; 3:56 a.m.: building (Murdock Avenue) secure; 12:32 eral info (Central Street) info taken; (Maynard Street) arrest: Justin R. son (Linden Street) transport. check (School Street) secure; 4:06 a.m.: building check (Gardner Road) 11:24 a.m.: ambulance (Hospital Lambert, age 22, of 13 Maynard St., SUNDAY, JUNE 12 a.m.: building check (Murdock secure; 12:37 a.m.: building check Drive) transported; 11:32 a.m.: 209A Winchendon: possession class C Avenue) secure; 4:12 a.m.: building (School Street) secure; 12:47 a.m.: violation (Liberty Drive) report drug, possession to distribute class 12:18 a.m.: building check check (Elmwood Road) secure; 7:09 building check (Main Street) secure; taken; 11:50 a.m.: officer wanted C drug, drug violation near park or (Murdock Avenue) secure; 12:19 a.m.: burglary, B&E (Windsor Road) 12:52 a.m.: MV stop (Front Street) (Central Street) spoken to; 12:21 school; 8:09 p.m.: investigation a.m.: building check (Spring Street) report taken; 8:59 a.m.: abandoned verbal warning; 1:05 a.m.: building p.m.: investigation (Elm Street) spo- (Gardner Road) arrest: Nicholas J. check (Otter River Road) secure; 1:10 ken to; 12:55 p.m.: missing person Spagnola, age 19, of 50 Eagle Road, a.m.: building check (Baldwinville (Ready Drive) info given; 1:07 p.m.: Winchendon: larceny from boat, State Road) 1:45 a.m.: building check tree down on wires (Alger Street) receive stolen property over $250; (Summer Drive) secure; 1:59 a.m.: refer to other agency; 1:48 p.m.: 8:21 p.m.: missing person (Elm building check (Mill Circle) secure; neighbor dispute (School Street) Street) assisted; 8:44 p.m.: assist 2:45 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring assisted; 2:53 p.m.: larceny other PD (Otter River Road) arrest: Street) checked, secure; 3:51 a.m.: (Elmwood Road) report taken; 3:37 John Doucet, age 41, of 53 Otter assist other PD (Maple Street) assist- p.m.: investigation (Cedar Terrace) River Road, Winchendon: violation ed; 5:03 a.m.: building check (Spring spoken to; 3:38 p.m.: investigation of abuse prevention order; 8:56 p.m.: Street) secure; 5:09 a.m.: building (Elm Street) spoken to; 5 p.m.: open officer wanted (West Street) spoken check (Spring Street) secure; 6:18 door, window, gate (Front Street) to; 9:31 p.m.: larceny (Central Street) a.m.: disabled auto (Spring Street) checked, secure; 5:26 p.m.: MV stop report taken; 9:40 p.m.: suspicious assisted; 9:05 a.m.: harassment (Lincoln Avenue) traffic citation auto (Laurel Street) gone on arrival; order entry (Central Street) no PD issued; 6:01 p.m.: domestic (Brown 9:44 p.m.: ambulance (Central service required; 9:30 a.m.: assist cit- Street) spoken to; 6:51 p.m.: MV stop Street) no FD service required; 11:03 izen (Whitney Street) no PD service (Central Street) spoken to; 6:56 p.m.: p.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street) required; 9:33 a.m.: harassment accident (Maple Street) report checked, secure; 11:55 p.m.: assist order entry (Spruce Street) no PD taken; 9:26 p.m.: officer wanted citizen (Academy Street) assisted; service required; 9:43 a.m.: harass- (Central Street) spoken to; 10:25 11:57 p.m.: building check (Memorial ment order entry (Beech Street) no p.m.: assault (walk in) arrest: Jamie Drive) secure. PD service required; 9:56 a.m.: Lee Jean, age 28, of 27 Pleasant St. harassment order entry (Goodrich #3rd, Winchendon: domestic A&B;

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Bob Betourney and Larry Amburgey cast a watchful eye over the crowds.

Doneen Durling photos Every year the highlight of spring is the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church strawberry festival. This year was no exception as the church reverberated with laughter and chatter as shoppers visited the “attic” Carol DeFeo shows off one of the delicious strawberry short- Ida Mae George found a heavenly little gift while shop- and took chances to win gorgeous prizes. The food was good too! cake desserts for which the festival is famous. ping. Summer organic farming conference planned

STATEWIDE — Some call it pro- homesteading. For the first time, take advantage of hands-on learn- co-author of Edible Forest Gardens. to protect the integrity of their seed fessional development. Some call it this year, the NOFA Summer ing about growing plants, animal In the Saturday evening keynote, from genetic contamination. time to hang out with friends who Conference will feature the care, and natural crafts. Dr. Ignacio Chapela, of UC Berkeley, About NOFA share a passion for organic food. Northeast Animal-Power Field Days Award-winning author, Eric will address the rise of Genetically NOFA is a non-profit organization Some call it a family vacation. For providing access to hands-on work- Toensmeier, will deliver the Friday Modified Organism (GMOs); new of farmers, gardeners, land care anyone wanting to learn new skills, shops all weekend on how to utilize evening keynote address on genetically engineered crops des- professionals and consumers work- connect with an organization dedi- draft animals for work on farming Regenerative and Perennial tined for both the food supply and ing to educate members and the gen- cated to ecological sustainability, or and logging operations. Agriculture for Climate gas tanks. In March 2011, despite eral public about the benefits of a move a green business to the next This year’s conference will also Stabilization. He points out that cli- protests from organic farming com- local organic food system based on level – the 37th annual Northeast feature special tracks of workshops mate change is already making the munity, advocacy groups and con- complete cycles, natural materials Organic Farming Association around particular themes, includ- planet less inhabitable, with sumers, the USDA decided to de-reg- and minimal waste for the health of Summer Conference has much to ing: Nutrient Density, droughts, floods, and severe weather ulate Genetically Modified alfalfa individual beings, communities and offer. Permaculture, an innovative organ- events on the rise. He argues that a seed. At the same time, global the living planet. Fourteen hundred participants izing model called Transition massive global switch to an agricul- biotechnology giants such as FOR MORE INFORMATION on will converge on UMass Amherst Towns, CSA management, tural system, which is designed to Monsanto, are developing new the Northeast Organic Farming from Aug. 12-14 to share practical Beginning Farmers, Organic Land capture carbon, together with a applications of genetic engineering Association Summer Conference knowledge on making organic food Care, and Winter Growing. strategy of regional self-reliance, is technology for producing agro-fuels visit www.nofasummerconference. part of their careers and family life. Workshops on growing a wide vari- essential to reduce emissions, and and even pharmaceuticals. Dr. org. More than 225 workshops will be ety of specific crops as well as rais- provide food security to people Chapela is currently working on offered on organic farming, garden- ing many kinds of livestock will everywhere. Toensmeier is the developing GMO-detection technolo- ing, land care, sustainability, and also be offered. Teens and kids can author of Perennial Vegetables and gy for use by communities seeking COURIER CAPSULES

LEADERSHIP AWARDS JULY 15: Museum of Science, Higgins inductees of the National Honor Society or an “This exhibit is something the community Armory Museum, The Discovery Museums or equivalent school-sponsored honors organiza- looks forward to each year since it displays the GARDNER —The Greater Gardner Rotary Garden in the Woods. tion. They must demonstrate a commitment to works of talented regional artists,” Doug Club announced today that it has awarded schol- JULY 22: Franklin Park Zoo, The Sports service activities in high school or community Petersen, president and CEO of Workers’ Credit arships to this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Museum, Norman Rockwell Museum or organizations, taking leadership roles in these Union, the exhibitions sponsor. Awards (RYLA) Conference held on June 24-26 at Peabody Essex Museum. activities. The exhibition is supported by Cultural Worcester State University. The lucky scholar- JULY 29: Boston Children’s Museum, BOSTON — Katherine Storer of Winchendon Councils of Ashburnham, Ayer, Fitchburg, ship winners are Broderick Goguen and American Textile History Museum, New was recently named to the dean’s list at Boston Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Leominster, Adelaide Sargent from Gardner High School, Bedford Whaling Museum, or Shakespeare on University. Lunenburg, Princeton, Sterling, Stow and Victoria Chase and Kalie Jacobson from the Common. Townsend and Winchendon. Narragansett Regional High School, and Daniel AUG. 5: Institute of Contemporary Art, Cape CRAFT SHOW OPEN Please call (978) 345-4207 or visit www.fitch- Denette and Kaitlin Johnson from Murdock Cod Children’s Museum, Springfield Museum, burgartmuseum.org for further details. The High School. FITCHBURG — The Fitchburg Art Museum or Concord Museum. celebrates 76 years of its annual Regional Art Museum is wheelchair accessible and is located The chosen students were among the more AUG. 12: JFK Library and Museum, Arnold at 25 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg. Hours: than 150 area high school sophomores who and Craft show. The exhibition will run until Arboretum, Tanglewood (BSO), or Stone Zoo. Sept. 4th with more than 150 artists on display. Wednesday – Friday,noon – 4 p.m., Saturday and attended the RYLA Conference. Aimed at devel- AUG. 19: Boston Harbor Islands, Children’s Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays. oping the leadership potential of young men The show was juried by Candace Casey, Museum in Easton, USS Constitution Museum, Worcester Center for Crafts, Nick Johnson, New Admission: Free for members; $7 for adults. $5 and women, the conference featured many or Basketball Hall of Fame. for seniors and students. thought-provoking events including interactive England School of Photography and Mary Ann AUG. 26: Old Sturbridge Village, New Kearns from 119 Gallery, Lowell, who reviewed Leadership Labs, exciting guest speakers, and Repertory Theatre, Berkshire Museum, or challenging mental and physical activities that more than 300 submitted pieces by 170 artists Ecotarium. Visit www.highlandstreet.org for and selected a total of 189 to exhibit. will provide the participants with a chance to venue locations and more information. Darlene Rossi of excel amongst and with their peers. Topics will The Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft include decision-making, critical thinking, com- STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT exists to encourage, discover, and support municating effectively, ethics, and public serv- regional creative talent and extends to adult ice. SPRINGFIELD — David E. Perley of who live in towns and cities within a 25-mile To be chosen, the candidates needed to quali- Winchendon received a Bachelor of Science in radius of the Museum. fy by showing leadership potential and good cit- mechanical engineering degree from Western izenship characteristics, and showing a strong New England College. Perley graduated Magna Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excel- PACK & MOVE desire to attend and benefit from the conference. Holds Free Consumer Seminars Additionally, in their individual interviews, lence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average AT they needed to stand out from the other appli- All programs 6:30pm cants. between 3.60 and 3.80. RINDGE Congratulations from the Greater Gardner COLCHESTER, VT — The following local @Beals Memorial Library. high school students were awarded the 2011 MINI Rotary Club to this year’s scholarship winners For more info and to register and their families! Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social STORAGE www.darlenerossi.com CONCERT AT OLD CENTRE Conscience: Melissa DeLaRosa and Kyle 603.899.3342 or (978) 895-3770. O’Connell, both of Winchendon, and both stu- WINCHENDON — On Thursday, July 28 at 7 rindgeministorage.com dents at Murdock High School. pack-n-moving.com Tuesday, July 19: Mold Remediation p.m. at Old Centre Church The Three Sopranos The award recognizes students who demon- w/Paul Murphy of PuroClean In Concert: A night of opera, operetta, and musi- strate a commitment to leadership in volunteer Across from Wal-Mart & Hannaford in Rindge, NH cal theatre fun featuring Rebecca Ufema, Diane service and academic achievement. Saint Boxes • Mattress Covers • Furniture Covers Tuesday, Aug. 16: Financial Planning Cushing and Elizabeth Fiedler singing songs Michael’s, located in Burlington, Vermont, one w/Christina Apgar of Edward Jones ranging from Purcell to Rogers and of America’s top 10 college towns, was founded Bubble Pack • Plastic Wrap • Garment Bags Hammerstein. Three different settings of “Ave on the belief that serving others is part of its Wardrobe Closets • Wrapping Paper Tuesday, Sept. 20: Planning for col- Maria” will be among the treasures you will Catholic tradition, and through the award seeks – Bike, canoe, kayak & luggage racks – lege w/Sharon McLaughlin of Head hear, in addition to some “cat and mouse play” to honor those who demonstrate the true spirit sure to be enjoyed by all ages. Ted Cushing will of volunteerism. OUR PRICES CAN’T BE BEAT! to College accompany on piano, and will be joined by Award recipients, named at schools through- Stop by & compare No need too small, no distance too great flutists Kathy LacKay and Gretchen Schlier. out the country,are high school juniors who are This recital is free and open for all to come and enjoy a night of spectacular singing. A free will offering will be taken up to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. HOMEBUYER EDUCATION GARDNER — Thinking about taking advan- tage of low mortgage rates to purchase your first home? Then be sure to register for the greater Gardner CDC JULY first time homebuy- er education course now! The orientation will be held on Thursday,July 14 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Please arrive 15 minutes early) at the Greater Gardner CDC, 246 Central St. Gardner. The completion course will be held July 19, 20 and 21. (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) (Must attend all 3 classes), 6-9 p.m. (Please arrive 15 minutes early) at the Greater Gardner CDC. FREE ENTERTAINMENT STATEWIDE — Free Fun Fridays invites Massachusetts residents and tourists to visit designated cultural attractions every Friday during the summer months at no cost. No regis- tration or tickets required. Just show up and enjoy! JULY 8: Plimoth Plantation, Worcester Art Museum, Cape Cod Museum of Art, or NE Historic Genealogical Society. 4 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, July 2, 2011

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

EDITORIAL Evangelidis promotes Secure Communities Act Left hand…right hand s Sheriff of uses information that is pendent databases main- Worcester County, readily available at little or tained by various agencies. my highest priority no cost, and has been suc- The Act uses cutting edge ho knew just what was afternoon than they will be able to if they Ais the safety our cit- cessfully implemented in 42 technology to provide the going on with the veterans’ are part of the programs at Old Murdock. izens. Governor Patrick’s states. most accurate identification drop in center on Murdock Another issue might be smoking. It isn’t recent decision to withdraw Implantation of this pro- information based on bio- WAvenue that closed its doors allowed anywhere on the grounds or in from the Secure gram is a simple process. metrics, rather than easily this week? the building at Old Murdock. And that is Communities Act, a federal When an individual has been falsified information such as Some people knew apparently, but per- going to cause some hardship for the vet- program designed to identify arrested and is in the book- name, address, and date of and deport illegal immi- ing process, biometric infor- birth. Fingerprinting is far haps not the people who should know. erans, who had their own small “tented” grants who have been arrest- mation, such as fingerprints, more accurate, almost The veterans’ agent didn’t know. enclosure at Streeter School just for that ed, will hinder rather than will be automatically sub- impossible to forge, and One would think the person responsible purpose. They liked sitting outside and support law enforcement mitted and compared reflects innovative law for the well being of the veterans in town smoking, sharing a little camaraderie efforts to keep our communi- against the federal enforcement practices. should be informed if there is going to be along with their Camels. That isn’t going ties safe. I recently met with Department of Justice crim- Adopting the Secure a major change in how some of the veter- to be allowed across the street, and just officials of the U.S. inal history records and Communities Act would pri- Immigration and Customs Department of Homeland oritize enforcement against ans within his jurisdiction are watched where will they go? Enforcement (ICE) to discuss Security records, including those who pose the greatest over and cared for. We don’t have a solution, but we didn’t illegal immigration and pro- immigration status. If there threat to public safety. ICE’s Apparently there was some changes in realize there was a problem. The program grams such as the Secure is a match, ICE is automati- main concern will be the funding? seemed to be in good shape, and well run. Communities Act that are cally notified and will deter- removal from our communi- Yet the staffing is not changing, only The gentlemen were seen to be reasonable designed to provide mine if enforcement action ty of criminal aliens charged enhanced tools to law is required. This process with the most severe crimes changing places? happy there, able to take their walks up enforcement agencies. The applies to all arrested indi- such as homicide, rape, kid- But the rent for Streeter School was $1 a town for a bit of exercise and a cup of cof- Worcester County House of viduals in police custody,not napping, and national secu- year. Was that going to break the prover- fee, then to walk back and have a smoke Corrections currently hous- just those suspected of being rity offenses. The Worcester bial bank for someone? with the buddies; no harm, no foul. es dozens of criminal aliens. foreign nationals, thus dis- County Sheriff ’s Office has There may also be some problems and Now, we may see some fall out from a We should utilize every tool pelling any notion that the numerous convicted illegal concerns with what is or is not allowed if decision made in Boston about a program available to expedite the Secure Communities Act immigrants in its custody,all process of possible deporta- will promote racial or ethnic of whom cost taxpayers hun- the Council on Aging on the veterans sim- they know nothing about affecting a few tion of such individuals. profiling. dreds of thousands of dol- ply join forces. Yes, the ages are right for people here they think no one will notice In my role as a law enforce- The Secure Communities lars to house. the most part and yes, the services would and it could in fact have far reaching ram- ment official, I completely Act has many benefits for It isn’t every day that gov- seem to complement one another but ifications for not only the veterans but the support this unified collabo- our law enforcement com- ernment has an opportunity there might be issues nonetheless. senior center as well. rative between local, state munity and will enhance to increase the safety of our There are some issues with the hours of What grates most is that it was done and federal law enforcement public safety. citizens at little or no cost. agencies to improve and Implementation requires no Massachusetts should join operation for example. Streeter School with so little information out there, a done modernize the identification change to our current proce- the Secure Communities Act was open much more than the Old deal after the fact and no recourse for Us to and deportation of criminal dures. This information is to promote public safety and Murdock Senior Citizen usually is. The take if we have a problem with the deci- aliens from Massachusetts already available at the fed- protect our citizens, rather gentlemen were able to be there earlier in sions made. and the United States. The eral level, and this program than maintain a safe haven the morning and able to stay longer in the Secure Communities Act simply coordinates the inde- for illegal alien criminals. Memories of past Fourths

ard as it is to believe, JOURNEY show up. After all, hot dogs were when you came back to retrieve that didn’t start until 7 was a very, 2011 is half over. I used something like 50¢, sodas a quarter, your car. You could, I suppose, in very long time to keep little kids to hear that time seems OF THE there were thousands of excellent daylight, make a mental note of the entertained, one year we decided to Hto pass more quickly as seats, and the stadium was in a safe, length of the stream, but even if you simply park across the street at the you get older, and from where I HEART tree-lined residential neighborhood did, finding that endpoint at 11 p.m. mall and watch from there. You sit, that sure seems to be the case. with a big parking lot at the high when thousands of people are all couldn’t hear the music, but you How did it get to be July so fast? JERRY school directly across the street. leaving at once, would be a pretty could see the fireworks as you sat at Has it really been 35 years since CARTON Those were idyllic Fourths to be dicey proposition. So, yeah, you Sears. Granted, the ambience wasn’t that Bi-Centennial Fourth of sure. tended to get a bit wet, but when exactly the same, as you might have July? I mean, 35 years? Really? Eventually, the Orioles discontin- you’re young, or younger, that was already guessed, but it sure made Yes, really. Monday is the Fourth, would start around 6 p.m. and be ued the practice, citing costs and lia- somehow part of the experience. getting out of there with tired, and this time around is the first in done by 9, just as it was getting dark. bility issues. By then, we had moved Oregon Ridge was a great place for cranky kids a lot easier. Any of you many summers that there hasn’t Not always, though. There’s no on anyway, finding ourselves at a regular summer concerts, but the who are parents can surely relate. been an 8 a.m. Fourth of July soft- game clock in baseball so in time, suburban concert venue closer to logistics of the Fourth consistently This year? No clue. The Fourth, ball practice, at least not one at the club decided on a 9:15 game cur- our house where, once the regular seemed to overwhelm management. well, going out to fireworks at least, which my presence is semi- few, this after one year when they lot was filled, the, auxiliary “park- Traipsing across even a small seems to be for people younger than required. played, I think, 14 innings, and the ing lot” was really nothing more stream is fine when you don’t have me, and that’s okay. Watching the Memories of the Fourth? When I fireworks display was postponed than an unlit grass field separated little kids, but once ours arrived, we Boston Pops in air conditioned com- was a kid growing up in Baltimore, until the 5th because of the city’s from the concrete lot and concert either had to get there early, several fort works just fine now. But if you we would often go to old Memorial noise ordinance after a certain hour. area by a stream which you hours early, in order to park on the are headed out Monday night, be Stadium to watch the fireworks. If If they were on the road, admission absolutely could not see, and which regular lot, or devise a new plan. safe, and, enjoy. Happy July. Happy the Orioles had a home game, it was free, and some 15-20,000 would there was no shortcut way around, Since getting there at 4 for a show Fourth.

COWS continued from page 1 season so far has produced a bumper crop of CORRECTION hay, and he has already cut hay that has The Courier owes an apology to the reached three feet. drivers and staff of H&W “It’s nice to have a full barn, he said with a Transportation. The well written letter smile. given to the Courier to be included, Doody calls from the barn, and all the cattle thanking the town and the school system come running. He has a name for each, and for the years of dedication and apprecia- they all begin with an R. tion, was typed quickly and contained This year three of his cows calved. Sadly two unfortunate errors. We regret that one calf died but two survived, one a buff col- and want to extend our own appreciation ored Romeo, and the other calf Red. They to the drivers and owners of H&W both came when Doody called, trained early. Transportation for their years of service Doody said at the end of the season he will and dedication. We have worked closely be cutting back. His herd will be purchased, with them and with the staff at the but on a yearly basis, he will raise a couple of schools in order to put the bus routes in calves. the paper each fall. They have always For those with a hankering for a wonderful been professional and exceedingly well sight, take a drive past the Joslin Farm off of organized. Thank you. You will be Hitchcock, and see one of the most green and missed, and we regret our error. peaceful sights in New England.

Surrounded by his favorite breed of cattle, Hank Doody feeds his stock.

A young calf. Romeo by name, chews contently on a Ambling between the rocks and trees, the Highlander cattle are sturdy little Romeo and Red are the newest additions to the herd, and they’ve learned to come sprig of hay as he eyes the photographer warily. animals well built for the New England farming terrain. when called. Saturday, July 2, 2011 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 Helping you present professionally

Visual aids are an important part pause, then resume speaking when you can change the visuals while Don’t read the slides to your audi- masters.com or call the Twin City of many presentations. The most you’re done. Use small strips of walking about the room. To accom- ence! Toastmasters President John Feeley commonly used media are the masking tape to facilitate changing plish this you’ll need a data projec- Make your text large. at (978) 874-166. Visit a meeting flipchart and computer-based pres- from one page to the next. tor, a device that accepts output Choose colors that make the text

Senior Center making BUSINESS BRIEFS

room for veterans ice community financial institution serv- ing central Massachusetts and southern JOINS GFA New Hampshire. Branch locations are in BY DONEEN DURLING Manager had been to the building to look it Ashburnham, Fitchburg, Gardner, COURIER STAFF WRITER over.” LAURIE Hubbardston, Rindge, Rutland and WINCHENDON — The Winchendon veter- The town manager was unavailable for SERPA Winchendon. Visit gfafcu.com for more information. ans day activity center on Murdock Avenue comment. GFA Federal was closed, but according to VA public The town manager may have been Credit Union affairs officer Kristin Pressly, all services informed but Veteran’s Agent Scott recently and more for veterans served will be trans- Gauthier said he was unaware it was closing announced that EARNS ferred to the senior center at Old Murdock. down until the barbecue. He said the state Laurie Serpa, of Pressley said veterans and sponsors and all cut the funding, and he was seeking ways to Templeton, has CERTIFICATION concerned were informed of the change on keep something going for the veterans, espe- joined the credit May 6. A sponsor and veteran “New cially before colder weather. union’s team as Beginnings” barbecue was held June 14 so The American Legion has discussed loan originator. JANICE E. that everyone was informed and would tran- options for housing and funding, but Serpa brings HAMEL sition easily. Adjunct Ken LaBrack said when it was to GFA more Athol Savings According to information from the brought up at the meeting, the consensus than 12 years of Bank is pleased to Bedford VA, the Winchendon Day Activity was there was not enough money to run the mortgage lending experience, including announce that Center (DAC) was established in 1977 center. both originating and processing experi- Janice E. Hamel, through the collaborative efforts of the Grout said she was informed the changes ence. A graduate of the Lee Institute an IRA & BSA Bedford VA Community Residential Care were coming not only to Winchendon but School of Real Estate, her extensive Specialist in their Program (CRC), the town of Winchendon, also to Bedford because of a plan to consoli- knowledge includes the wide range of Retail Branch the Veteran’s Advisory Committee, local vet- date the Bedford VA Hospital with the VA mortgage solutions GFA offers such as Administration erans service organizations and the CRC Boston Healthcare System to create the First Time Homebuyer programs, Mass Department, has Home Providers. Former veteran’s agent “Greater Boston VA Healthcare System”. Housing, FHA, traditional, rehab loans successfully com- Charles Grout spearheaded the effort, in She was informed that the Veterans and VA loans. Serpa’s strengths in mort- pleted the large part. The Center was developed to meet Integrated Service Network 1 has also gage lending and member service fit well BSA/AML Officer Certification pro- the needs of a large number of veterans realigned Massachusetts VAMC’s to create with GFA’s consultative approach to serv- gram. residing in Community Residential Care the “VA Western Massachusetts Healthcare ing members’ needs. She focuses on gain- The BSA Officer Certification program Homes in the greater Winchendon area. System”. The Worcester OPT Clinic and the ing an understanding of members’ needs is a self paced training program which Any veteran is eligible to participate in the Fitchburg Community Based Outpatient and goals and works with them to match provided Hamel the opportunity to them with the right mortgage solution to program with a referral from their health Clinic are now aligned under the purview of receive in-depth knowledge and meet their specific situation. care provider. The Day Activity Center pro- the Northampton VAMC and the Western resources that are crucial in overseeing Serpa will work throughout the local vides opportunities for re-socialization Massachusetts Healthcare System. the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money communities with realtors and members through various therapeutic recreational, Pressly said the move was not associated Laundering Act. This prestigious recog- holding appointments at their business- nition proves that she has met the stan- vocational and activity based programs. The with the alignment with the VA healthcare. es, homes and other convenient locations. programs were designed to provide a daily But the good news is the center is not clos- dards of education, experience and skills She will provide personalized service required for this certification and will structure “within a warm, accepting envi- ing, and Pressly believes what the senior while bringing GFA’s home loan solu- ronment that encourages optimal individual center has to offer will be far better than enable her to continue to manage the tions to potential borrowers. BSA/AML function at Athol Savings growth and development.” what had been offered at the Veterans Day “Laurie is a strong addition to the GFA Many volunteers helped this happen over Activity Center. Bank effectively. team,” commented Brenda Bujnevicie, Hamel, who resides in Baldwinville the years. “There will be a more enhanced offering VP Lending, “Her approach to under- Coral Grout, volunteer and one of the for the veterans including hot meals, a bil- with her husband and children, has been standing borrowers’ needs and matching with the Bank for 21 years. Athol Savings greatest supporters of veterans, found out liard room, yoga, bingo, and more. The same them with the right mortgage solution four days before the closing of the center at services will be offered that were received at Bank is a 144 year mutual savings bank fits well with the outstanding service with 8 offices located in Athol, Murdock Avenue during a volunteer barbe- the center, they will just be enhanced.” members have come to expect from Ashburnham, Baldwinville, Barre, cue at the center. She believed the veterans Grout was thrilled to hear the veterans GFA.” Gardner and Winchendon. would lose the center in Winchendon. would be served at the senior center. She GFA Federal Credit Union is a full serv- Grout wrote, “I am really bothered by this! said it appears that the VA informed people, For more than 30 years, these guys have had but neglected a few key people that are a place to go away from the hospital environ- important to the veterans in Winchendon, ment. I spoke with the people here (at the and that communication should include center) and indicated that I was shocked that those people. there was only four days’ notice given. “As long as those guys receive the respect Evidently,this has been in the works for sev- and fairness they deserve, I am happy,” said eral months. They told me that the Town Grout. Volunteer clean up day planned

WINCHENDON — In 2002, Adelaide be brought to the town’s transfer station. Whitney bequeathed what is now Whitney Local businesses have already stepped for- Memorial Forest to Mount Grace Land ward to offer support, including Morin Real Conservation Trust to be “preserved in its Estate, whose owner, broker Rick Morin, natural state, for the enjoyment of the citizens encouraged residents to join in: “It’s nice to of Winchendon and others.” The 80 forested have these areas that are very accessible to acres, on Benjamin Hill, are within walking people in our community. We should all take distance of downtown and are free and open pride in our town and especially in our open to the public. spaces. I hope we have a great clean up and a In 2006, Winchendon residents identified fresh start on July 9th. When people look at Benjamin Hill as a “Heritage Landscape” sig- our community I also hope they see that we nifying its importance to the character of the care about our environment and how we live.” community. The forest overlooks the Millers The event is being coordinated by Jason River and protects water quality while provid- Rhoades, AmeriCorps Volunteer Outreach ing wildlife habitat. Coordinator with Mount Grace, who also Over the years, the ease of accessibility has asked for more businesses to participate. “We led to some dumping of garbage and refuse on are always looking for more businesses and the land which degrades the natural environ- groups who would be able to contribute volun- ment, mars the beauty of the area, and also teers for the event itself, or materials and sup- encourages further dumping. To remedy this plies. I hope this can be a first step in bring- problem, Mount Grace is looking for individu- ing more people out to enjoy this beautiful for- als and groups to step forward as “Friends of est.” Whitney Memorial Forest” and join Mount For more information or to participate in Grace staff and members in a Volunteer the July 9th Volunteer Stewardship Day, Stewardship Day at the forest from 9 a.m.-1 please contact Jason Rhoades, at (978) 248-2055 p.m. on July 9. In support of the Stewardship x21 or Day, the Winchendon Board of Selectmen [email protected]. voted to allow any trash that is cleaned up to 6 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, July 2, 2011 East Dance Studio celebrates 20 years

WINCHENDON — There is a lot “One of the greatest compliments requests,” said East. of celebrating going on at The East I’ve ever received several times over What has been a pleasant surprise Dance Studios as the excitement the years is that our schools are ‘The is how much professional success and exhilaration of the 20th annual dance studios of opportunity.’ I East Dance Studios and the students recital: Celebrations featuring Toy treasure those compliments because have achieved over the years. East Stories made its triumphant debut that’s what I set out to provide. I Dance Studios students have gone in May at the Monty Tech wanted to offer an environment on to enjoy professional performing Performing Arts Auditorium. where all students could grow and careers, while others have gone on East Dance Studios was founded flourish, and to respect that each to be professionally trained and cer- in Winchendon in 1991 and now has and every student has different stu- tified dance educators themselves. two locations: 286 Central St., next to dent has different student has differ- Students have earned several Rite Aid, in Winchendon and 7 ent goals and aspirations. ‘Dream- awards over the years including full Chapel St., behind the Ashburnham Dance-Achieve’ is more than a slo- dance education scholarships and Community Church, in gan to me; it’s my, and my school’s college scholarships. Ashburnham. ambition. East and her students have been The school started with a single “To some students, dance is the featured in national dance maga- little girl who came to the first open main focus of their life; to other stu- zines and have been selected by and house to register and since, thou- dents dance is an activity they do for performed at Walt Disney World in sands of dancing feet from more fun. To me, all students deserve the Florida five times. than 20 towns have enjoyed dance same respect and to have the same “It has been an amazing 20 years, education at the two studios. opportunities offered to them. That, and I can’t wait to see what the next “We have had so much to cele- I believe, has been the key to our 20 years brings,” East shares with a brate over these 20 years,” says success and longevity; along with smile. Submitted photo founder, dance instructor and artis- listening to what the parents and Always growing and evolving, From the left Acacia Langlais (Templeton), Julia Thibaudeau (Jaffrey), Alexa tic director JoAnn East. “I believe families of our students want and East Dance Studios has launched a (Ashburnham) Megan Bibeau (Winchendon). Nadia East (Ashby), Jake Parker each and every student who has had prefer. So many of the most attrac- new Acro Dance program in June, (Townsend), Elise Robichaud (Templeton), Alyssa Desilets (Winchendon), Ally dance education enrich their lives is tive and popular aspects of our the fun continues with the annual Laperriere (Winchendon Springs), Marissa Cyganiewicz (Winchendon), Molly Raimon a success.” dance program, its calendar of dance camp at the Clark YMCA in (Gardner), Sophia and Sabrian East (Ashby), Jack Brazeil (Ashburnham) and Meredith The mission of the school was to events including having on annual July,and August begins registration Fournier (Winchendon) in costume for the production of Celebrations! Featuring Toy provide dance education excellence recital in May,and our online servic- for the 21st September to May dance Stories! to each and every student who es, come directly from meeting and season. wished to experience it. working with our families’

Butler, Jeremy Caouette, Matthew TOY TOWN Casavant, Nathan Cobiski, Adam Be part of Mugglepalooza July 8 Couch, Lillian Dack, Aidan DeHays, NAMES HONOR Hannah Desjean, Jeremy Diaz, Ariana Dietz, Adam Digman, Kiley Donahue, SUBMITTED BY JEREMY up with the films. ROLL Morgan Downing, Shelby Duval, VANDERKERN So, they are also personally Lindsey Gemme, Megan Houle, “The secret of education lies connected to Harry Potter. Britney Jackson, Emily LaBarge, Nicle in respecting the pupil.” Maybe even more so. They actu- Lemire, Chloe Leone, Emma Lively, ~Emerson ally grew up with Harry. They WINCHENDON — The following stu- Hanna Michaud, Mia Miranda, In 1996, J.K. Rowlings, a single were starting school when dents earned a place on the honor roll Christopher Mitchell, Tiana Muniz, mother from England, captured Harry started school and they at Toy Town Elementary School. Kelly Murphy, Jack Newbrough, the imagination of millions graduated from high school GRADE 3 Jessica Niejadlik, Chloe Noel, when she created the wizarding when Harry Potter ultimately Highest Honors: Owen Benedict, Jacquelyn O’Brien, Samantha Pierce, world of Harry Potter. Her hero left Hogwarts. Elise Benoit, Courtney Darling, Cobie Rice, Emily Roberts, Jake was a baby boy who mysterious- To honor Harry Potter, Keene Hannah Demanche, Natalie Dokulil, Robichaud, Felipe Rodriguez, Anna ly survived a brutal attack on High School’s Key Club has cre- Tanner Duval, Jace Guertin, Alec Hart, Salter, Lindsay Semenza, Ashley Signa, his family by the dark wizard, ated Mugglepalooza on July 8 Logan Huff, Mackenzie LaFalam, Cassie Skinner, Austin Smart, Sean (and forgive me for saying his from 6-9 p.m. at Keene High Nicholas Lamb, Brandon MacKenzie, Stevenson, John Sweeney, Zander name) Voldemort. Over the last School. This event will feature a Chemlah MacNeil, Alison Miller, Torres Pagan, Anthony Wolski, 15 years, we have watched live owl show, British food, mag- Kellianne Murphy, Juliana Nolin, Garrett Woodman and Nathan Zanetti. Harry Potter grow into a young ical crafts for kids, movie clips, a Madelyn Salvi, Cassidy Stadtfeld, GRADE 5 man through the acting talents video game challenge, book Antonio Stakely, Faith Tousignant, Highest Honors: Alexis Arsenault, of Daniel Radcliff. We saw sales, themed gifts, and a cos- Breanna Whittier, and Cassandra Austin Barrows, Ariel Beal, Michaela Harry get his letter to attend tume contest. Participants can Wightman. Honors: Kylee Alden, Benedict, Ariana Berman, Madeline Hogwarts School of Witchcraft compete in the costume contest Isabelle Billings, Alec Barrows, Jacob Bishop, Nicholas Blair, Jason and Wizardry. We were with on four levels: best Muggle dis- Bolick, Maclean Brimhall, Jadon Bourgoin, Savannah Burdick, Andrew him when he met his best guise, best witch or wizard, best Bucklin, Cassandra Burdick, Justin Burns, Jordan Bush, Connor friends, Ron and Hermione. We character look-a-like, and best Dack, Johanna Daigle, Phyl Deleon, Clinkscale, Macaylia Cochran, Haley laughed and cried with him as magical creature. The Costume Primo Dellasanta, Alexia Derome, Desjean, Anna Dexter, Andrew he came to terms with his des- Ladies of Walpole are organiz- Gregory Downing, Paityn Duffy, Dunham, Carolyn Emberley, Jadyn tiny. As the final book was sim- ing this event and are offering a Christian Duval, Jose Gamez Lucero, Fletcher, Ryan Forgues, Mathew Fuller, ply too complex to squeeze into 10% discount on costumes and Aidan Gauthier, Kadin Gleason, Olivia Hannah Gaunt, Lauren Gaunt, Paul one movie, The Harry Potter props for anyone who is need of Grant, Sara Hancock, Janessa Heath Goguen, Ashley Greene, Montana saga concludes on Friday, July a costume. This event is about Cosentino, Timothy Jinn, Julia Hickman, Emily Kiberd-Pervier, 15 with the second installment celebrating Harry Potter and LaBrack, Julia Lafrennie, Christopher Zachary LaFleur, Joseph LaFord, Harry Potter’s own owl Hedwig is a Great of The Deathly Hallows. local businesses and organiza- Lamb, Ashton Larhette, Nancy Lin, Maggie Lashua, Steven Lemieux, Snowy like this one. I will be greatly saddened to tions. The Keene Public Library, Erica Lashua, Amber March, Mario Joshua Lemmer, Marisa Losurdo, see the credits roll on this final Toadstool Bookstore, Eva’s Martinez, William Mason, Kayla Kevin Mackie, Alexander Marshall, Bakery and Cafe, Ye Olde Goodie McMaster, Hunter Menard, Brandon Samari Martinez, Christopher movie. I know I’ll cry. To cele- it, I may have bought the book, but Shoppe, The Vintage Rose Newbrough, Rebecca-Lynn Nolette, Michaud, Hannah Morse, Kyle brate, I’ll probably even dress up I didn’t read it while waiting for Boutique and Botanicals, J.D. Ross O’Toole, Morgan Pace, Riya Patel, Murdoch, Molly Murphy, Julia as a wizard to go see the movie — her to walk down the aisle the McCliment’s Scottish Pub, Mad Violet Richard, Lennart Romard, Niejadlik, Meghan Pierce, Emily this might at least guarantee me next day (however, I did read it on Science of Brattleboro, and Dylan Rose, Kristofer Sanborn, Taylor Semenza, Jennifer Shaw, Chelsea some elbowroom in the theatre. the plane). Video Headquarters are just some Sheppard, Hannah Sparks, Paige Simmers-Swanson, Alan Smith, Even my own wife might not want I graduated from high school in of the businesses who will be Spivey, Shaun Stewart, Grace Cameron Sparks, Rachel Spivey, to sit with me. Perhaps, if I 1996, and I first embraced Harry attendance offering both free Sutherland, Kyle Taft, Logan Tamulen, Thomas Sutherland, Tiana Taylor, splurge for popcorn and a root Potter because of my love of fan- activities and themed products Rory Tevlin, Caleb Vogel, Joseph Samantha Thiers, Jacob Wheeler, Kyle beer, she won’t abandon me and tasy literature and my desire to for sale. The event is set up like a Williams, Sarah Wood, Sara Woodbury, Woodward and Tyler Young. Honors: we can cry together. While we become an English teacher. As I carnival. There will be themed Brooke Young and Kiley Young. Anthony Alden, Alexis Allaire, Alexis both are dedicated fans, I am a studied language arts, I realized food and gifts for sale. The live GRADE 4 Beaulieu, Connor Benoit, Allissa Brow, TRUE fan. On June 20, 2003, the the books were growing steadily owl show only costs $3 and all Highest Honors: Jeremy Bitter, Jacob Carter, Shelby Corkum, Rebecca night before our wedding, I snuck darker and more complex. activities are only $1 each. All Elissa Boucher, Isabel Bulger, Jillian Cormier, Joseph Davini, Samuel away from my own bachelor party Rowling has a gift for weaving a money helps support local busi- Bussiere, Yang Yi Chen Kaileen Dibble, Drake, Heather Fasulo, Cera Harris, to visit to the local bookstore story ripe with literary devices, nesses and organizations. Please Alicyn Gormley, Lily Hunt, Chloe Alexandra Hartwell, Jacob Hull, Alijah because there happened to be a realistic characters, and engaging consider joining us for Lawrence, Benjamin Lawrence, Johnson-Kenney, Hannah Knowlton, Harry Potter Party going on that storylines. To my extreme disap- Mugglepalooza and help support Makenzie Lundin, Lindsey O’Toole, Hannah Krantz, Alex Lafrennie, Jared night to celebrate the debut of the pointment, many of my students Harry Potter in his final battle. Leah Pelkey, Maria Polcari, Timmy Lanteigne, Kelsey Legendre, Carissa newest book: Harry Potter and the have never even bothered to read Quinn, Evan Ricard, Phebe Shippy, Manca, Tananda Murphy, Joseph Order of the Phoenix. To my cred- the books! But they have grown Emily Smith, Lindsey, Smith, Camryn Nault, Logan O’Dea, Spencer Pelkey, Souza, Mayling Tedstone, Darby Tevlin Zachary Poitras, Joshua Ramsay, and Ryan Thira. Honors: Samantha Terrance Sigl, Victoria St. Hilaire, Adams, Taylor Anderson, Malkum Michael Stevenson, Hannah Turner, WinchendonCourier.com Austin, Samantha Bertrand, John Nathan Webster, Jacob Woodard and Bickford, David Blouin, Brandon Woodbury. Aidan Bourque, Kayleigh Boyd, Sidney Brewer, Chaz

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WINCHENDON – Ruth M. (Lawrence) William P. Lawrence of Winchendon; one sis- GARDNER — Roger E. Hebert, age 75 of 165 He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Richards, age 84, of 51 Hospital Road, ter, Esther J. Richardson of Greenbelt, MD Conant Street, Gardner died Wednesday,June Marie Geneva (LeBlanc) Hebert, who died Baldwinville, formerly of 556 Central St., died and several nephews and nieces. Two sisters, 22, 2011 in his residence surrounded by his Sept. 26, 2004. peacefully Monday, June 20 in Heywood Elizabeth P. Harris and Anna M. Millen, and family, following a long illness. Roger leaves two sons, David R. Hebert and Hospital, Gardner. two brothers, Roger Lawrence and Leonard Born in Gardner on Oct. 16, 1935, he was the his wife Carolyn of Gardner and Dennis E. She was born in Winchendon on Dec. 8, Lawrence, who died as an infant, predeceased son of the late Edmond and Claire (Brouillet) Hebert of Gardner; one daughter, Jane M. 1926, the daughter of the late Rodney W. and her. Hebert. Ingman and her husband Michael of Pauline B. (Rogstad) Lawrence and was a res- Memorial services will be held Sunday, Roger was an assembler employed by Winchendon; one brother, Raymond J. Hebert ident of Winchendon for most of her life. June 26 at 2 p.m. in the United Parish, 39 Front Simplex Time Recorder in Gardner and and his wife Anna of Tewksbury; one sister, Ruth was a realtor for Jeffers Real Estate for St,, Winchendon. The Rev.F.Calvin Miller will Westminster for 12 years, retiring in 1998. He Eleanor C. Babineau and her husband George many years until her retirement. She was officiate. was previously employed by Collier Keyworth of Gardner; seven grandchildren, Katie, long-time member of the United Parish of There are no calling hours. in Gardner and by Colonial Press in Clinton. Chad, Melissa and Elizabeth Hebert and Winchendon, where she was a former clerk, Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Roger graduated from Gardner High School Felicia, Steven and Jason Ingman; three great- treasurer, Sunday School superintendent and Winchendon. with the Class of 1955. During his high school grandchildren, Alana and Lillian Dupont and member of its Women’s Fellowship. She was a Memorial donations may be made to The years, he was a member of the Gardner High Colby Hebert; several nieces, nephews and 1943 graduate of Murdock High School. Ruth United Parish of Winchendon, 39 Front St., School Wildcat football team, was named co- cousins. Roger also leaves his good friend, enjoyed playing both the organ and piano. Winchendon, MA 01475. captain in 1954, and was a member of the All Sophie Beauregard of Gardner. She leaves her husband of 52 years, Francis Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- Star Team in 1953 and 1954. Roger was induct- Funeral services were held Saturday, June J. Richards; two brothers, Clarence R. ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon is ed into the Gardner High School Hall of Fame 25th from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Lawrence of Saint Petes Beach, FL and directing arrangements. on April 26, 1996. Nichols St., Gardner with a Mass in Our Lady He was a United States Air Force veteran, of the Holy Rosary Church, Gardner. Burial serving from 1955 through 1959. will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner. Roger was a member of Our Lady of the Memorial contributions may be made to the Exilda Marie (Champagne) Wedge Damon, 75 Holy Rosary Church in Gardner, and it’s St. Vincent de Paul Society, 135 Nichols St., WINCHENDON — Exilda sons, Donald Wedge Jr. of Brandon, VT, League of Sacred Heart Society. Gardner, MA 01440 or to the Gardner Visiting Marie (Champagne) Wedge Joseph Wedge Sr. and his wife Dawn of Roger’s hobbies included fishing, gardening Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Damon, age 75, of Clinton Corners, NY, and Richard L. Damon and baking cookies. He loved football and was Pearly St., Gardner, MA 01440. Winchendon, died peacefully and his friend Jennifer of Clovis, NM; two an avid New England Patriots fan. Wednesday morning June 22, brothers Albert Champagne Jr., of 2011 in Heywood Hospital Connecticut and Joseph Champagne of Gardner, after an illness. Templeton, one sister; Lorraine Vaillincourt Leonore M. ‘Lee’ Mathieu, 88 Exilda was born in of Winchendon, a half sister; Florence Winchendon, a daughter of Morrisette, and one half brother; Wilfred WESTBOROUGH — Paula, of Westborough, Thomas A. Mathieu of the late Albert and Bertha (Landry) Morrisette, many step children, grandchil- Leonore M. “Lee” Mathieu, Palm Beach, FL, Beatrice M. Duncan and her Champagne, and lived in Winchendon most of dren, great-grandchildren, step-grandchil- age 88, of Westborough husband, Douglas, of Natick, Leonore M. her life. Her first husband Donald B. Wedge Sr. dren, step-great-grandchildren, and many passed away peacefully at her Griffin of Worcester, Leo J. Mathieu of and her second husband Clifford L. Damon cousins, nieces, and nephews. Exilda was pre- home on Wednesday, June 22, Westborough, Theresa M. Strouse and her Sr., predeceased her. deceased by one son David Allen Wedge. 2011 surrounded by her lov- husband, John, of Westborough, Joseph P. Exilda attended schools in both Relatives and friends were planning to ing family.She was the wife of Mathieu and his wife, Judith, of Belfast, ME, Winchendon and Otter River. She was past honor and celebrate Exilda’s life by gathering the late Robert J. Mathieu. Mary M. Christensen and her husband, president of the LT Frederick Wilder White for a life celebration in the Eugene M. Connor Born in Winchendon she Preben, of Westborough, Mark L.J. Mathieu Post 2159 VFW Ladies Auxiliary of Post 193 American Legion, 295 School St. was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mary and his wife, Lisa, of Dover, NH, Roberta M. Winchendon, and a member there since 1983. Winchendon on Sunday June 26, 2011. Burial Emma (Berard) Bernard. She was educated at Falvey and her husband, Brian, of She was also a member of the Eugene M. will be private and at the convenience of the the Presentation of Mary School in Hudson, Westborough and John J. Mathieu and his Connor Post 193 American legion Ladies family.In lieu of flowers donations in Exilda’s NH and graduated from Rivier College in wife, Kerry, of Westborough. She is also sur- Auxiliary.Exilda worked as a bartender for 17 memory may be made to Esther or John Nashua, NH. vived by 23 grandchildren, one great grand- years at the VFW, for over 10 years at C.H. Cyganiewicz, 316 Brown St., Winchendon, MA Along with raising twelve children, Lee and child and many nieces and nephews. She was Hartshorn of Gardner, and also worked for M. 01475. her husband founded a real estate company predeceased by one sister, Jeannette Jeffers. Kamenstein of Winchendon for several years. To sign the online guestbook for Exilda or that bore their names. Bob and Lee Mathieu The family would like to extend their appre- During her free time Exilda enjoyed cross- for directions to the funeral home, please visit Real Estate started out of their home and ciation to her many caregivers. Lee was able word and jigsaw puzzles and going to yard our website at www.fletchercares.com. The grew to a company of over 100 associates, to remain in the comfort of her home because sales. family has entrusted the care of Exilda’s including several of their children. In later of their love and assistance. Exilda will be sadly missed by two daugh- arrangements to the Fletcher-Hebert Funeral years she remained active with her family in Her funeral Mass was celebrated June 27 at ters Esther Cyganiewicz and her husband Home, 70 Pleasant St., Winchendon, MA 01475. real estate sales, working well into her 80’s. St. Luke the Evangelist Church, Westborough. John of Winchendon, and Ann Marie Muraco Lee was a communicant and active member Burial followed in St. Luke’s Cemetery. and her husband Michael of Clovis, NM; three of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, a member Rand-Harper-Pickering Westborough of the Westborough Women’s Club, a member Funeral Home, 62 West Main St., of the Women of St. Luke’s, a lifetime member Westborough, was entrusted with arrange- of the Greater Worcester Board of Realtors ments. Roger L. Guy, 70 and a former member of the YMCA Financial In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory Committee. may be made to the Women of St. Luke’s/Lee WINCHENDON — Roger L. Guy, age 70 of with the Canada West Shoe Co. Previously he Lee is survived by her twelve children, Rev. Mathieu Scholarship Fund, 70 West Main St., Winchendon and formerly of Fitchburg, died worked for the Atwell Shoe Co. After his Robert E. Mathieu of Bloomfield, New Westborough, MA 01581. Monday June 20, 2011, at the HealthAlliance retirement he enjoyed working as an armed Mexico, Michael J. Mathieu and his wife, Leominster Hospital after an illness. security guard. Roger enjoyed stamp collect- He leaves his wife, Barbara (Kukta) Guy,one ing and was a member of the Fitchburg daughter and son-in-law,Pamela Guy and Kim Stamp Collectors Club. He also enjoyed coin Collins, two grandsons Matthew and William collecting, fishing, hunting and the Boston Modesta J. (Bassan) Bernard, 84 Collins of Boxborough, one son Roger L. Guy sports teams. He was a former member of the Jr. of Shrewsbury, one sister Jeannette Fitchburg Lions Club. WINCHENDON — Modesta J. (Bassan) Bernard and his wife Kathleen of Wayne, NJ, Arsenault of Florida, and several nieces and Roger’s family would like to thank the Bernard, age 84, of 314 School St. died peace- Patience Harrison of Tampa, FL, Nadine nephews. Medical Staff of UMass Memorial and to the fully Friday morning, June 24th, at her resi- Andrews of South Dennis and Norma J. He is predeceased by two brothers William Visiting Nurses of Health Alliance. dence, with her family at her side. Holmes of Winchendon, with whom she lived; C. Guy, and Robert Guy and by a sister His funeral was from the Smith-Mallahy- She was born in Dudley on May 13, 1927, the one sister, Frances King of St. Albans, VT, Rosemary Makie. Masciarelli and the Fitchburg Chapel of the daughter of the late Battista and Sara S. nine grandchildren, three great grandchil- Roger was born in Fitchburg on April 23, Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, (Logan) Bassan and had lived in Winchendon dren, as well as nephews and nieces. 1941 a son of the late William C. and Mary C. 243 Water Street, Fitchburg, on Thursday, for eleven years. Funeral services will be private and at the (Petitto) Guy. He was a 1960 graduate of June 23, 2011 with a Mass in St Camillus de Modesta was a graduate of Fanning Trade convenience of the family. There are no call- Fitchburg High School, and also graduated Lellis Church, Fitchburg, MA 01420. School in Worcester. She previously lived in ing hours. from the Chamberlayne Junior College in Burial followed in the St. Bernard’s Upton, where she was the town hairdresser Memorial donations may be made to the Boston with an Associates Degree in advertis- Cemetery. for many years. She enjoyed painting, arts Winchendon EMT Ambulance Fund, PO Box ing and sales. Roger worked in the shoe indus- In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions and crafts, and embroidery. She was also an 125, Winchendon, MA 01475. try for over 30 years, retiring after holding the can be made to the American Cancer Society, avid book reader. Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- position of vice president of manufacturing 350 Plantation St., Worcester, MA 01604. Her husband, Norman P. 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BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER WINCHENDON — Win a game, wait a week. That was the scenario for Winchendon’s Major Baseball All-Stars who opened pool play with a 13-4 win over Leominster National last Saturday and had to wait until last night for their second game when they were slated to visit Lunenburg. Two run homers from Dakota Girard, Alex Smith, and Jake Mahan paced manager Todd Parks’ squad to the win at the American Legion. “We jumped on them early and put some runs on the board right away,” said a pleased Parks, his strategy of choosing to bat first after winning the coin toss vindicated. That the locals did. Girard smacked his blast in the top of the first, and Winchendon never trailed afterwards. A five run second was highlighted by Smith’s round-tripper,and after three innings, the Toy Towners had a 9-1 lead. Mahan’s fourth inning shot was basical- ly the icing on the cake. Smith, meanwhile, was effective on the mound, going 5 1/3 innings before reaching the mandatory 85-pitch limit. “He stayed composed and threw strikes,” enthused Parks, whose son Bradley finished A BLAST FROM THE PAST the game by getting the last two outs and had an infield hit for the first of his two RBI in the Once in a while the Courier is the recipient of a wonderful gift, and this time thanks to Sandra Brehio, we were able to copy this photo of the 1949 American second. Ryan Kaminsky also drove in a pair of Legion baseball team. We were also given the following names: runs in that frame and another with a bases Back row, left to right: Coach Phil Moreau, Richie McConnell, Bill Blouin, “Red” Moreau, Phil Casavant, Dicki Arceci, Ernie Dionne Jr., Joe Mizhir, Billy Bertle, Dick loaded walk in the third. Phillips and the sponsor, Mr. Cushing.. “Three home runs never hurt. They don’t Front row, left to right: “Cus” Gendron, Chuck Smith, Jim Donahue, Dick Padini and Tony Maliska. give out second-place trophies, you know,” noted Todd Parks. Meanwhile, the Senior baseball roster, at press time, consisted of Trevor Allen, Jared Aveni (a transplant from Ash-West), Corey Draleau, Eric Eichmuller, also from Ash- West, Tim Enwright, Tyler Perry, Andy Lady Devils bounce back to beat Gardner Polcari, Hunter Russell, and Justin Smith. Tony LaPointe will skipper that squad BY JERRY CARTON good first half and a not-so-good second half. The victory followed Murdock’s first loss of SPECIAL TO THE COURIER But they’re all getting minutes and getting to the summer, a defeat at the hands of WINCHENDON — It might not have been work on different things, and that’s good.” Narragansett. the prettiest win of all time, but, even in sum- Paige Anderson, as usual, led the Lady “We played well” in that game, Wilson said. mer basketball, a win is a win, and the Devils with 14 points. Caitlin Baker added “I was subbing pretty freely. We played good Murdock Lady Devils ran their record to 3-1 seven, Sara Vose, five, and Morgan St. Pierre, defense and forced some turnovers.” with a sloppy 29-19 win over Gardner on three. The latter trio each had three pointers Murdock had a seven point first half lead, Monday. as well. but ‘Gansett eventually rallied to win. Looking impressive in the first half when Wilson, though, was more impressed with Anderson and Margery Wilson, in her final they cruised to an 18-4 advantage, Murdock the first half defensive intensity from players game before heading off to summer sailing at sleepwalked through the final 20 minutes, like Taylor Budka, CaSandra Parkhurst, Cohasett, both scored nine points. Autumn never in danger of being caught. Autumn Brown, and Tatum Mahoney. Brown drained a three ball and Vose, Budka, “You get those kind of games sometimes,” “That’s what they’ll need to do to win in the and Parkhurst each had a hoop as well. said coach Tim Wilson. “We played a really regular season” next winter, he said. Senior begin title defense, juniors and majors in action too

BY JERRY CARTON really in name only as just three players, moving up, and some newcomers. Felicia, and Haley Girouard to the circle. SPECIAL TO THE COURIER Taylor Budka, CaSandra Parkhurst, and Winchendon veterans Sam Fournier, Meanwhile, it was a split decision for the WINCHENDON — Two state champi- Mariah Tenney, remain from last summer’s Shannon LaFrennie, Jordan Rocheleau, and Major girls as they began District play,trounc- onships in three years has been a nice run for team that not only won States, but advanced Jill Schultze will be making their Senior ing Gardner, 26-9 in five innings, but not even Winchendon’s softball program. The accom- all the way to the semi-finals of the East debuts. They, along with Dezzy Moreno from getting to the fifth in a 13-3 loss to Lunenburg. plishment of the 2008 Junior team and last Regionals before falling to Delaware. Ash-West all played on Winchendon’s Junior In the win, Deanna Polcari was the hitting summer’s Senior squad with largely the same “Last year was great, so was ‘08, but we’re All-Stars in previous summers. star, belting a pair of homers, both of the cast of characters will live in town sports lore, focused only on our first game this year,” New to Winchendon this summer are Darcy inside-the-park variety, and drove in 8 runs. but that, as the saying goes, was then, and this noted Tracey Tenney,whose team opens play a Brown, Shailyn Munnis, and Tina Vangeletis. The fifth frame was the clincher when the is now and both teams open post season play week from today at the American Legion. “A lot of girls who have helped make this local girls sent 20 hitters to the plate and next week, hoping to emulate their predeces- Both the game time and the opponent were yet program almost a legendary one have aged scored 14 runs. Pitcher Meghan Pierce, who sor’s title runs. to be determined at press time. out,” noted manager Tenney, referring to the tossed a three hitter, contributed three hits Tracey Tenney’s Seniors are the defending Joining the aforementioned trio on Seniors likes of Jess Monette, Jess Mahan, Courtney and five RBI and Cassidy Morey had 4 RBI of state champions in their bracket, but that’s this year are some familiar names who are Carton, Katie Berube, and Zoey Monahan, all her own. of whom played Little League from 2002 to “We jelled pretty well,” understated 2010, “but we’ve definitely got some talent Winchendon manager Mike Pierce. “They here, and we’re hoping for a good run. A lot of played good defense and the hitting was excel- the players on this team have had success in lent. I knew we could hit like this.” Little League and on school teams, and we Catherine Niles tallied four runs and made think we’ve got a pretty good mix.” an outstanding defensive play on a twisting Mariah Tenney and LaFrennie will be in popup. Emily Pervier scored three runs as the circle for the Seniors as the tournament well. begins. Things didn’t go anywhere near as well Mike Ingman’s Junior team is scheduled to against Lunenburg when the Toy Towners open Sectional play on Thursday. At press found themselves trailing, 6-0 after a single time, his team’s roster included Rachel inning and 10-0 after two. Dickens, Nicole Eliason, Alyssa and Haley “This kind of game, you just have to shrug Girouard, Sara Hosnander, Felicia Ingman, off this kind of game,” said coach Dwayne Haley Jandris, Katherine Lowe, Tatum Pelkey. Mahoney,Kiana Morey,and Kayla Woodward. Just as Pelkey and manager Pierce had “I like the way this team is coming togeth- hoped, the Major girls did, in fact, shrug off er,” noted Mike Ingman before tournament the loss to outslug Pepperell by the football- play began. “They’re working hard together like score of 30-28 on Tuesday, thus earning and developing some chemistry. They hustle themselves a home game that was scheduled all the time and work hard. You can’t ask for for Thursday. more than that.” He’ll send his daughter,

Next Saturday, July 9, is the date for the annual the Murdock Sports Boosters golf tournament at the Winchendon School’s golf course with a tee time of 9 a.m. Registration gets underway at 8:30 a.m. The tournament, which cost $100 to enter, is designed to raise money for the Boosters, the organization which fre- quently buys new uniforms for various school teams and participates in other projects to help defray the cost of run- GOLF TOURNAMENT SEES RETURN TO ning the Blue/Lady Devil athletic department. “We’re happy to have anyone come join us, individuals WINNER’S CIRCLE. or foursomes,” said co-organizer John Maliska, who is also the girls varsity basketball coach. “The Boosters do a lot to Doneen Durling photo help the school sports program, and this tournament is a way to have a good time and help raise money for the kids.” The second annual Dana Lupien Memorial Golf Tournament held in early June at the Winchendon The entry fee covers not only the round of golf, but lunch served up by Four Star School Golf Course saw a repeat in the winning circle from last year. Catering. The menu includes barbequed chicken, cranberry sauce, corn on the cob (a sum- Mike MacClure, second from the right, was in the winning team for the first Dana Lupien Memorial mertime staple), baked potato, salad, and watermelon wedges, also a summer favorite. Golf Tournament. This year, the team sponsored by Lickety Splitz, won with Brian MacClure, Justin Boosters president Chris Ladeau and varsity football coach Rob Allard are joining with Laclair, Mike MacClure, and Nick Newton. Maliska to work out the details of the event. More information can be obtained from the school office at (978) 297-1256. Saturday, July 2, 2011 WINCHENDON COURIER 9 SPORTS Hello, goodbye, and good luck irst, congratulations to another state championship to Americans then, and the Series was Sox and Yankees play different Jenna Hunt, Murdock’s TALKING Winchendon? Twice in the last three a best of nine, which Boston took in National League teams, and that’s new Athletic Director. years, the Junior and Senior softball eight games. That’s better than the wrong. Inter-league play? Time to FThis represents a new SPORTS teams have done just that, but only present day Sox did against the tell it goodbye. Same with the desig- direction for the program and we Taylor Budka, CaSandra Parkhurst, improving young Bucs last week- nated hitter for that matter. all wish her well as she assumes and Mariah Tenney remain as end. It was a novelty to see a Sox- Granted, this makes me sound these new responsibilities. JERRY holdovers from both those squads. A Pirates series, and one featuring the much like a traditionalist, and to Peter Antonellis wasn’t much CARTON whole bunch of kids are moving up Orioles-Reds (conjuring up, for me, that I plead guilty, and, granted as older than Jenna when began his a level this summer, to Seniors and good memories of the 1970, “Brooks well, neither are going to go away, first tour as AD some 30 years ago. Juniors alike, and thus the chal- Robinson World Series”, that was but I still think they should. In the decades since, Peter, who was Murdock. Peter was there at every lenge speaks for itself. There’s talent dominated by the O’s third base- Finally, the recent Morin 5K a pretty fair ballplayer at Murdock game — regardless of the sport. on both teams, to be sure, but in man), but by and large, I’m not which, as usual, launched this in his own right, has not only From football to hockey to baseball many cases, not a whole lot of expe- thrilled with inter-league play any- year’s Summer Solstice, had some become the face of Blue Devil and softball to cheering competi- rience on big stages. It’s a whole dif- more. I think it detracts from the notable stories attached. A couple of sports, it’s easy to understand why tions, the kids could count on him ferent game when the bright lights aura of the World Series. I know, 70+ runners, Dan Dodson, 76, and he’s so well respected throughout being there to support them, and on go on, and so we’ll see how they all every other sport plays inter-confer- Roland Bourbeau, 72, competed. the Commonwealth. Often you hear the road, that’s a good feeling. The react, while at the same time, of ence and it doesn’t seem to diminish Eight 60+ folks, Leslie Dowd, Moe coaches say that, they’re, “in it for fact that this small school has such a course, hoping for their success. As their championship game or series, Dupuis, Maureen Ehnstrom, Tom the kids.” In Peter’s case, he has strongly competitive program in so for the younger group, the boys and but baseball is different. It just is. I Kane, Andrew McCusker, Rick unquestionably always been, “in it many sports is, in large measure, girls Major-level teams both opened know the owners will insist that at Morin, Ronnie Tate, and Richard for the kids” and everyone involved because of Peter’s work. For me per- their post-seasons with big wins. least some inter-league match ups Ward, were out there as well. A pair in high school sports across sonally, he’s been a treasured Perhaps they’re setting the stage for spike attendance, and no doubt of 11 year-olds, Brandon Woodbury, Massachusetts knows it. Regardless resource, one for which I am eter- bigger things to come? that’s true, but a Brewers-Mariners and Tyler Young, the latter more of his title: assistant principal, nally grateful. Thanks so much, On the big stage at PNC Park last series, for example, probably does known for his swim successes, ran. coach, AD, and, in recent years, an Peter. You can read more about his weekend was a rematch of sorts. nothing special at the gate. Also, So did 13 year-old Julie Gambill. invaluable assistant AD, Peter has remarkable career elsewhere in this Presumably a lot of you know that inter-league play messes with the Carol Patria had been running for never, not ever, wavered in his dedi- newspaper today. Boston beat Pittsburgh in the very fairness of the schedule. It’s not like only a month when she competed. cation and commitment to the many Meanwhile, on the fields, the ques- first World Series back in 1903. The the NFL where, say, every team in All that is pretty good stuff, isn’t it? student-athletes (like my own tion looms as it does every July: can Red Sox were, according to some ref- the AFC East plays every team in See you next week. daughter) who have passed through some baseball or softball team bring erence books, actually the Boston the NFC North. In baseball, the Red

Lady Devils bounce back to beat Gardner Ooops! The winner really is…

BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER WINCHENDON —The Courier regrets (somewhat) adding fuel to the WINCHENDON — It might not have been fire of the competition between Rick the prettiest win of all time, but, even in sum- Morin, sponsor of the Summer mer basketball, a win is a win, and the Solstice 5K race, and his friend David Murdock Lady Devils ran their record to 3-1 Romanowski, member of the Clark with a sloppy 29-19 win over Gardner on Memorial YMCA board. The Courier Monday. wrongly informed readers that Looking impressive in the first half when Romanowski came in before Morin, they cruised to an 18-4 advantage, Murdock when in fact; it was Morin that was sleepwalked through the final 20 minutes, many lengths in front of never in danger of being caught. Romanowski. When the error was “You get those kind of games sometimes,” noted, there were a few calls, and all said coach Tim Wilson. “We played a really comments were submitted with a good first half and a not-so-good second half. laugh. But they’re all getting minutes and getting to Morin remembered the conversa- work on different things, and that’s good.” tion from the year before when Paige Anderson, as usual, led the Lady Romanowski told him the only way Devils with 14 points. Caitlin Baker added he (Romanowski) would win the race seven, Sara Vose, five, and Morgan St. Pierre, was if it was named the Morin 5K three. The latter trio each had three pointers Memorial Race. as well. Morin said jokingly that this year Wilson, though, was more impressed with he hired his friend Bob Till to stand the first half defensive intensity from players on the bike path and trip up like Taylor Budka, CaSandra Parkhurst, Romanowski if he was in the lead. Autumn Brown, and Tatum Mahoney. “When I ran into Bob later, he was “That’s what they’ll need to do to win in the disappointed that his interference regular season” next winter, he said. wasn’t even needed David was so far The victory followed Murdock’s first loss of behind me,” laughed Morin. the summer, a defeat at the hands of There were a few tricks to increas- Narragansett. ing his speed that Morin may not “We played well” in that game, Wilson said. want divulged, but he said that a few “I was subbing pretty freely. We played good fays before the race, he jumped up on defense and forced some turnovers.” the treadmill to get his legs to move a Murdock had a seven point first half lead, little faster, and he believes that gave but ‘Gansett eventually rallied to win. him an edge. Anderson and Margery Wilson, in her final The real winner… All kidding aside, the two complet- game before heading off to summer sailing at ed the race in style, and are an inspira- The runner up… Cohasett, both scored nine points. Autumn tion to many who stand on the side- Brown drained a three ball and Vose, Budka, lines thinking they just might take up and Parkhurst each had a hoop as well. running.

CLARK YMCA RECEIVES DONATION

A check to the Clark Memorial YMCA on behalf of Catholic Financial in the amount of $500 toward the Charles E. Grout Golf Tournament is presented to Executive Director Michael Quinn by Coral Grout, whose father is honored by the tournament. Catholic Financial is the parent company of the former Union St. Jean de Baptiste, which was founded in New England in 1900 to pro- mote volunteerism among French Canadians. The local chapter, #84, is named after Dr. Pelletier, long-time Winchendon physician. OFF TO THE CITY Submitted photo

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FRIDAY, JULY 1 Registration is not necessary. Museum is open for tours Sunday, open for the season. Hours are Community Pavilion, 6:30-8 p.m. at Toddler time is held Friday morn- June 5 and every Sunday through Thursday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 the GAR Park off Grove Street. DJ Amy Dupuis: Masters of ings beginning at 9:45 a.m. For more the end of October with tours at 1 a.m.-1 p.m. at the American Legion Sponsored by the Winchendon Music information, please speak with and 2:30 p.m. Suggested donation is Park on Pleasant Street. Parks and Recreation. All concerts All types of music, come and Librarian Julia White Cardinal. $5 per person. Boosters Golf Tournament and programs are free and open to enjoy and put in a request to our Save this date: Saturday July 7th the public. Bring your blankets and local DJ at the Smith Community SATURDAY, JULY 2 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 will be the Murdock Boosters golf lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of Pavilion, 6:30-8 p.m. at the GAR Park tournament at Winchendon School music. Events may be canceled due off Grove Street. Sponsored by the Farmers’ Market Kiwanis of Winchendon Toy Town Farmers’ Market is Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage Golf Club. Please get the names of to inclement weather. Winchendon Parks and Recreation. the players in your foursome into us Story Time All concerts and programs are free open for the season. Hours are House Restaurant. This local serv- Thursday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 ice organization concentrates its ASAP. If you would like to be a hole Toddler Time will return to the and open to the public. Bring your sponsor or donate an item to be raf- schedule with a summer series from blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a.m.-1 p.m. at the American Legion fund raising efforts to provide pro- Park on Pleasant Street. grams such as the Recycle a Bike fled please let us know also. This June 3 through July 15. This lively an evening of music. Events may be event helps to support the student free program for children ages 3 and canceled due to inclement weather. Boot Drive project and scholarships for local The Sons of the American Legion students. Sponsors of the athletes of Murdock Middle High under, accompanied by an adult, fea- Story Time School. tures nursery rhymes, the ABCs, Toddler Time will return to the will hold a boot drive on Front Massachusetts state level chili cook Street near the Winchendon off every August. Come join us in Call John Maliska at work 978-297- numbers, and chances to take turns. schedule with a summer series from 4789 All are welcome to join in the fun. June 3 through July 15. This lively Historical Society to raise money our efforts. Stop by any Wednesday for its scholarship fund 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or contact any member. Registration is not necessary. free program for children ages 3 and FRIDAY, JULY 8 Toddler time is held Friday morn- under, accompanied by an adult, fea- SUNDAY, JULY 3 THURSDAY, JULY 7 Brian Dickens & the open mic ings beginning at 9:45 a.m. For more tures nursery rhymes, the ABCs, information, please speak with numbers, and chances to take turns. Museum Open Farmers’ Market All types of music, a chance to dis- All are welcome to join in the fun. The Murdock Whitney House Toy Town Farmers’ Market is play your talents as Brian Dickens hosts an open mic at the Smith Turn To CALENDAR, page 11 Winchendon Courier

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ANTONELLIS continued from page 1 tell. of observers. came to be, there was, recalled sclerosis has slowed him physically, “We wanted lights, for example, “Pete will always bleed blue Murphy, “some resistance to bring- “I’ve had some recent health things, at Bentley Field. Robinson- blood. He’s always there,” said foot- ing in girls’ programs. Peter didn’t but I just take my ‘walking pills’. touchdowns, he always wanted to go Broadhurst was fairly new, I think, ball coach Mike McDonald. care. He didn’t adhere to it just I’m looking forward to maybe doing for two points. I was the kicker. He and Andy Anderson was a trustee. I “I’ve worked with him for 15 because it was the law. He did it some mentoring myself. I’m looking never believed in extra points or really wanted this. The first time we years, and he’s the most dedicated because it was right.” at all the good things,” he stressed. field goals at all, but when I was a approached them, we got turned guy I’ve ever seen,” said former AD Former cheer coach Robin Moody Among those, “good things,” said sophomore, he finally told me, ‘okay, down, but the second year, we got and track coach Alan Hallquist. agreed with Murphy’s analysis. Antonellis, is the energy back in the Antonellis — go in there and try it’ them to help us, and it was a piece- “He’s had a wonderful career. He “Peter was always truly supportive sports program at Murdock. “We We were losing, 13-12, and I kicked a meal project. A company called, ‘ truly cares about these kids.” of our program. He understood that have a lot of good kids playing.” 29 yard field goal to win the game, Yankee Crane’, put up the poles, and Hallquist related the story from these girls, and boys, too, not only That’s undoubtedly true, but the and after that, he started letting me we could play at night. That was a his indoor track team’s 2000 state cheer at games, but worked hard to consensus is that Antonellis, the kick extra points.” big thing for us,” he said. title. “ We took the trophy and drove stay in shape for their own competi- one constant in the athletic depart- “I guess from then on, I was The biggest thing of all for it to Peter’s house and sat it on his tions. Even when I was the coach at ment for a long time, will be impos- always going to be part of Murdock Antonellis has been staying compet- kitchen table. It belonged to him as Leominster, he was supportive of sible to replace. sports,” he laughed. itive. “You get disgruntled trying to much as any of us,” said Hallquist. cheerleading everywhere. He “Peter’s just completely dedicated Antonellis was just 28 when he keep up with the bigger schools. “That was an unbelievable night. showed up at competitions, and to the school and the community. became Athletic Director. “I went to They have so many more kids to put Al had some great athletes,” helped us make our program at I’m not sure he’s ever gotten the a meeting in May,around 1980 or 81, teams together with. We don’t,” he Antonellis recalled. Murdock thrive and be successful. local credit he deserves because and never missed an AD meeting acknowledged. “He’s been a presence everywhere,” He’s really going to be missed,” she without him, I’d hate to think where afterwards,” he said with pride. But, he said, “look at how we have remarked girls varsity basketball said. Murdock sports would be. You go to “I learned by doing. I had a lot of done. Anthony Findley gets his kids coach John Maliska. “You’ll see him “He knows everything off the top meetings around the state with him, help. Ken Rice, who was the AD at out there for track. Football has had bringing in the clocks for the of his head. Names, phone num- and it’s like being with a rock star. Narragansett, was a mentor to me. winning seasons. So has basketball games, putting the flags down on bers, everything. He’s been amaz- Every school he goes to, including He was always willing to talk things and softball and cheerleading,” he the football field. If it had to be ing,” marveled Athletic mine at West Boylston, he gets treat- through. We were rivals but not ene- pointed out. done, Peter would get it done,” Department secretary Debbie ed like royalty and deservedly so. I mies,” noted Antonellis. Much of the growth of Murdock’s Maliska said. Connelly. just hope he’s appreciated at home,” Looking back across the years, sports programs has been due to When Title IX, mandating level Facing surgery next week, concluded Murphy. Antonellis had some great tales to Antonellis’ tenacity, say a number playing fields between genders, Antonellis said that while multiple

SAGE continued from page 1 allowing for both service on the Board of pens,” said Koonce. property off of Webster Street. Health and another board in town. The chairman asked Koonce if he wanted to It was the last meeting for Cloutier until the The board approved five certificates of com- bring up his hours for discussion. Koonce said state legislature ratifies the vote taken on DeMarinis said that when the board signed pliance Koonce said the board is caught up he did not. town floor to change the language in the char- off on the plans, they would be sending the with the payment to Beals and Thomas Burns brought up Webster Street. Cloutier ter as voted on town floor. plans immediately to the Army Corp of Engineering but would need more services was told he could not speak and must sit in the Douglas Anderson of 267 Ash St. came Engineers and the DEP. from John Bensley the engineer. Beals and audience. before the board for its consideration of a The amended agreement was discussed to Thomas was paid $904.27. “You had a site meeting out there with request for determination of applicability for have Sage replace culvert ends upstream and The board discussed a Robbins Road possi- Gerry White and David Connor.” work within a 100-foot buffer zone bordering downstream, move back the bank four feet ble violation. Koonce said he heard about it Koonce said his understanding was that a vegetative wetlands. Anderson wants to con- and create an acceptable deed restriction. from Cloutier a couple of days before the notice of intent to configure the stream is struct a gravel driveway to serve a proposed Burns said his understanding was not total meeting but did not have a chance to look at it. going to file, and it would make the stream less garage. Most of the work will be done in the replacement, but the ends reset on bedding Burns asked about the heavy equipment susceptible to flooding seen last spring. right of way for the town of Winchendon. like crushed rock. DeMarinis said it could be repair place that was to be built on School “Is the flooding issue within our purview,” Anderson is coordinating the project with added that they will replace anything Street. Koonce said they were done clearing. asked Burns. town DPW Superintendent Mike Murphy. deformed or crushed. Koonce said it was his recollection there were “Yes,” said Koonce. Koonce said the proposed plan would help Burns said, “Not that I don’t like seeing you new building codes the owner was to abide by. “It’s really a mess down there now because with the drainage already running into the guys every month but, can we not see you? Koonce said the project included wetland they are not maintaining that culvert. That road. Let’s just get this thing done. Can we get these replication. culvert is almost completely plugged. I can John Walker said it would clean the runoff two culverts put in…you know…get it done. The owners of the railroad properties hope just imagine what it looks like now.” and direct it into the wetlands. Can we do that?” to spray along the tracks in Winchendon to Koonce said it was his understanding that Since some of the property belongs to the Burns asked the board if Sage could be help stall vegetative growth. Koonce said he the culvert will be part of the work of the town, Burns said Murphy should sign off on given 60 days. didn’t get a chance to make any determination notice of intent to be filed. it. He said the town would be responsible for DeMarinis said, “I have no problem with with the project coordinators because of the Koonce said the clearing of the culvert was upkeep if the Andersons sold the property. that.” rain. left to DPW’s discretion. The board voted a negative determination He said paving and utilities would be done The board voted a negative determination Burn’s said he knows the DPW does the with conditions. after. subject to satisfactory review of wetlands work but he believes it is the Redevelopment Jonas Damon Realty Company filed a notice DeMarinis was asked why he chose not to do delineation by the conservation agent. Authority’s job to make sure the work is done. of intent for proposed work within a 10-foot the groundwork for utilities before he put the John Deline presented a plan for a determi- “If the DPW doesn’t want to do it…fine. Let buffer on Robbins Road for a permanent pipes down. nation of applicability filed by Judith them find another contractor to do the work,” bridge crossing over Robbins Brook in order DeMarinis said, “To put a wetland crossing Philbrook for work within the 100-foot buffer said Burns to access a portion of the property for forest is a very complicated thing to do. We did it the zone on a stream bank on 469 School St. for an Koonce said, “That’s certainly their prerog- management. The meeting was continued so best way possible so no sediment got into the onsite sewage disposal system. ative if they so choose.” the DEP could have time to assign a file num- wetlands. That was the priority. The first pri- Deline said the property is for sale and the Koonce told the board there was “good ber. ority was to get it in place and let the water upgrade being done would be required for the reception” from Connor, chairman of the pass so we don’t have an impact. I went and Title 5 compliance before sale of the property. Redevelopment Authority. saw some other jobs in town, and the sediment Deline said it was reviewed by the board of Koonce said he had, and had been told that is going into the swamp! We don’t have that health and approved. the long-term intention was to develop the problem on our job. The details you guys may Scott Burns said, not like but there is no sediment being washed “John, I have to com- into the wetlands at all. We’ve done very well, ment, you always have I think.” the best plan, the hay “I have to agree with you,” said member bales were in and Lionel Cloutier. “If there is any sediment, it is staked properly, the very little.” corners of the septic Koonce said if the commission wants to system were replace the culvert ends, it would be impor- staked…everything’s tant to know which ones. He asked for the perfect.” commission to go out July 6 at 10 a.m. The board voted a The board issued a favorable amended order negative determina- of conditions subject to the site review on July tion with erosion con- 6. Koonce said he advised that he advised it be trol conditions. written into the conditions that the culverts Koonce said there be inspected every year and any excess sedi- might be a violation ment or other debris should be removed. on Bosworth Road DeMarinis said that could be added as condi- where a property tion number 12. owner is being cited Cloutier will step down from the board until for an illegal junk- the legislature ratifies the vote taken on town yard. floor to change the language in the charter “We’ll see what hap-

Safe Driving Workshop CALENDAR continued from page 10 Join us Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m. for a free Safe Driving Librarian Julia White Cardinal. Workshop presented by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. This SATURDAY, JULY 9 workshop is geared to drivers 55 Farmers’ Market and older and will be held at the Toy Town Farmers’ Market is Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 open for the season. Hours are Murdock Ave. Thursday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday Come learn about the new laws 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the American that affect drivers in Legion Park on Pleasant Street. Massachusetts and the frequent causes of collisions for elder driv- SUNDAY, JULY 10 ers. Learn to recognize the signs of unsafe driving, how to obtain a Lobster Shoot disabled plate or placard and The American Legion Post 193 adaptive equipment available for hosts a lobster shoot on Sunday, elder drivers. July 10 beginning at 2 p.m. at the For more information, please Post on School Street. contact the RMV Community Museum Open Outreach Department at (617) 973- The Murdock Whitney House 8995 or the Old Murdock Senior Museum is open for tours Sunday, Center at (978) 297-3155 June 5 and every Sunday through the end of October with tours at 1 FRIDAY, JULY 15 and 2:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per person. Jumpin’ Juba Blues, Roots of Rock, Oldies, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Rhythm…the music rocks out with Jumpin’ Juba at the Smith Kiwanis of Winchendon Community Pavilion 6:30-8 p.m. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage at the GAR Park off Grove Street. House Restaurant. This local Sponsored by the Winchendon service organization concen- Cultural Council and the trates its fund raising efforts to Winchendon Parks and provide programs such as the Recreation. All concerts and pro- Recycle a Bike project and schol- grams are free and open to the arships for local students. public. Bring your blankets and Sponsors of the Massachusetts lawn chairs and enjoy an evening state level chili cook off every of music. Events may be canceled August. Come join us in our due to inclement weather. efforts. Stop by any Wednesday or Story Time contact any member. Toddler Time will return to the THURSDAY, JULY 14 schedule with a summer series from June 3 through July 15. This Farmers’ Market lively free program for children Toy Town Farmers’ Market is ages 3 and under, accompanied by open for the season. Hours are an adult, features nursery Thursday 4-7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the American Turn To CALENDAR, page 13 Legion Park on Pleasant Street. 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, July 2, 2011

HUNT continued from page 1 their jobs easier,” said Hunt. HINE continued from page 1 struggle to support their wives and She also takes over at a time their own children, the youngest when user fees are at their lowest (boys) of which were doomed to “Steve Meyer, John Palumbo, level in some years, a drop that School auditorium, the Winchendon reach draft age about the time the Alan Hallquist, John helped contribute to nearly 300 stu- Historical Society and the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Maliska…they’ve all been awe- dents playing sports during the Winchendon Courier hosted an event Without child labor to hold them some,” she remarked. 2010-11 school year. I had long been planning – an exhibit back, most of these girls and boys The new AD knows one thing “It would be nice if we could get of the Hine photos, and a public pres- would have experienced the joys of a she’ll surely be demanding. them even lower,” Hunt said, while entation of my work, with the simple, unencumbered childhood, I’m going to be looking for coach- acknowledging that the fees could descendants invited as special finished school, and entered adult- es who are dedicated and enthused well be impacted by the July 16 guests. Nearly 50 descendants attend- hood better prepared to reach their and who will take the same pride in override vote. ed, some traveling from as far away full potential. Some might have gone Murdock sports that I always have. Hunt also takes the job after the as Maine. Many Winchendon resi- on to become doctors, nurses, teach- And,” she added, “I like to win.” recent resignations of boys’ varsi- dents attended as well. I met many of ers, scientists, or business and gov- Winning in the classroom mat- ty basketball coach Aaron descendants in person for the first ernment leaders. But those achieve- ters to Hunt as well. Laliberte and varsity softball time. It was an emotional experience, ments are not the only measure of “There’s a definite connection coach Dan Tenney. In addition, the and a most appropriate way to accomplishment. Almost all of the 34 between athletic and academic suc- girls’ soccer team has had different remember and celebrate the lives of Winchendon children I identified cess. They go hand in hand,” she coaches each of the last five sea- the child workers. married, had children, survived the asserted. “Playing sports can sons. Lewis Hine took beautiful photo- great challenges of the 20th century, encourage kids to do better in “We’d like to get some stability graphs of these children. He did not Joe Manning and are remembered affectionately school. There are fewer discipline there,” said Hunt. want people to pity them; he wanted by their descendents. Lewis Hine issues and they getter better She’s also eager for a good rela- people to respect them and care would have been proud of them. jobs, some would find themselves grades.” tionship with the Murdock Sports about them. They lived in a tough All of Joe Manning’s work in heading out of town on troop trains, Hunt is leaving a teaching job in Boosters. time. In 1911, most of the boys would Winchendon can be seen at leaving their lively community Marlboro for the AD job in “They’re important to our pro- have reached draft age by the time www.morningsonmaplestreet.com/ behind. Those who returned safely Murdock. gram. I think we’ll be able to work their country entered WWI. One winchendon.html. would face the Great Depression in Hunt takes over after a period of together well,” she predicted. morning, instead of heading to their another 10 years, when most would years during which varied circum- Hunt is anxious to get started. stances have led to several ADs “I have faith in myself, but I’m since Hallquist stepped down fol- not going to be afraid to reach out lowing a heart attack on New for help either. I’m bringing a lot of “Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” Year’s Eve 2007. energy, enthusiasm and dedication “I’m looking forward to meeting to the job. It’s going to be fun,” she with the coaches we’re going to said. WinchendonCourier.com have and do whatever I can to make LEGALS

(SEAL) thence North 73¡ 09' 14" West by said Lot "3", 130 Auction at 01:00 PM on July 15, 2011 at 35 COMMONWEALTH OF Southerly, Southwesterly and Westerly, by feet to the northeast corner of Lot "2" on said Irwin Court, Winchendon, MA, all and singu- MASSACHUSETTS the center line of said brook, by said Mizhir plan; thence lar the premises described in said Mortgage, LAND COURT land, about 310 feet to a corner of the afore- South 25¡ 36' 46" West by said Lot "2", to wit: DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT mentioned Lot #6 and said Mizhir land; 345.82 feet to an iron pipe in the northerly The land in Winchendon, Massachusetts, 11 MISC 448376 thence line of Hale Street, the preceding three bounded and described as follows: ORDER OF NOTICE South 73¡ 32' 34” West by said Lot #6 and courses being by land now or formerly of said A certain parcel of land with the buildings TO: Mizhir land, about 1030 feet to the easterly Bibeau and Porter; thence thereon, situated on the westerly side of Irwin David E. Desolier line of West Street and the point of begin- South 71¡ 45' 56" East, 41.69 feet to a point Court, Winchendon, Worcester County, Joyce L. Desolier ning. of curvature; thence Massachusetts and being shown as Lot "1 B" and to all persons entitled to the benefit of Being shown as Lot #7 on a plan entitled, Easterly by a curve to the right, having a on a plan entitled: "Plan of Lots prepared for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 “Plan of Lots prepared for George J. Mizhir, radius of 600.00 feet, a distance of 65.31 feet Emmett T. Jeffers, Winchendon, Mass., Scale U.S.C. App. ¤ 501 et. Seq.: CitiMortgage, Inc. Jr., in Winchendon, Mass., Scale: 1 inch = to a point of tangency; thence 1 inch=50 feet - April 23, 1982, Michael S. claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage 100 feet June 4, 1980, Michael S. Szoc, R.L. South 65¡ 31' 44" East, 43.00 feet to an iron Szoc, R.L. Surveyor, 32 Pleasant Street, covering real property in 10 Maynard Street, Surveyor, 32 Pleasant Street, Gardner, pipe at a corner of land of the first mentioned Gardner, Mass., " which plan is recorded with Winchendon, MA 01475, given by David E. Mass.”, recorded in Worcester District Bibeau and Porter and the point of begin- Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Desolier and Joyce L. Desolier to Mortgage Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 476, Page ning, the preceding three courses being by Book 496, Plan 10, bounded and described Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting 44. said road line. as follows: solely as a nominee for Principal Residential Property Address Containing 48,537 square feet. BEGINNING at the northeasterly corner Mortgage, dated April 27, 2004, and record- 405 West Street Being shown as Lot "1" on a plan entitled thereof, at an iron pipe in the westerly line of ed at Worcester County (Worcester District) Winchendon Massachusetts "Plan of Land in Winchendon, Irwin Court, at a corner of land now or for- Registry of Deeds in Book 33497, Page 69 For mortgagor's title reference see deed Massachusetts prepared for Steven J. merly of Thomas J. and Jamie Connor; and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, recorded April 28, 1995 in Book 17010 at Bibeau and Karen A. Porter, 166 Hale St. THENCE: South 18 14' 00" W., by said street has/have filed with this court a complaint for Page 130 of the Worcester County Registry Winchendon, MA 01475", recorded in line, 153.63 feet to an iron pin at other land determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ of Deeds. Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan now or formerly of Emmett T. Jeffers, and Servicemembers status. If you now are, or The above premises will be sold subject to all Book 603, Plan 64. being shown as Lot "1A" on the above- recently have been, in the active military taxes, assessments, and other encum- Subject to right of way to William Beaman, referred to plan; service of the United States of America, then brances which may constitute a prior lien rights of way or easements to New England THENCE: North 72 32' 31" W., by said Lot you may be entitled to the benefits of the thereon, and will be conveyed subject to any Telephone and Telegraph Company as recit- "1A" and Jeffer's land, 204.71 feet to an iron Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you easements, restrictions of record, tenancies, ed in Book 11514, Page 192. pin in line of land of Raymond W. & Phyllis M. object to a foreclosure of the above-men- and rights of redemption for unpaid federal Meaning and intending to convey and hereby Whitaker; tioned property on that basis, then you or taxes, if any, as shall, notwithstanding this conveying the same premises conveyed to THENCE: North 19 16' 38" E., by said your attorney must file a written appearance provision, constitute valid liens or encum- me by deed of Robert G. Stewart, Trustee of Whitaker land, 156.80 feet to an iron pipe at and answer in this court at Three Pemberton brances thereon after said sale. Roberta Realty Trust, dated December 1, a corner of land of the aforementioned Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 25th Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s check, or 1989, recorded in said Deeds, Book 12503, Connor; day of July, 2011 or you will be forever barred certified check in the sum of Five Thousand Page 117. THENCE: South 71 39' 37" E., by said from claiming that you are entitled to the ben- Dollars ($5,000.00) as a deposit must be The premises are to be sold subject to and Connor land, 201.83 fee to an iron pipe in the efits of said Act. shown at the time and place of the sale in with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, westerly line of Irwin Court and the point of Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief order to qualify as a bidder and will be building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax beginning. Justice of said Court on 7th day of June, required to be paid as a deposit by the suc- titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- CONTAINING 31,544 square feet, more or 2011. cessful bidder; successful bidder to sign writ- ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- less. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson ten Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance session. Being the same premises conveyed to the Recorder of bid; balance of purchase price payable in TERMS OF SALE: herein named mortgagor (s) by deed record- (CMI 10-002645 )(Desolier)(07-02- cash or current funds in thirty (30) days from A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ed with Worcester District Registry of Deeds 11)(273191) the date of the sale at the offices of mort- AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a herewith. July 2, 2011 gagee’s attorney, Partridge Snow & Hahn certified check or bank treasurer’s check will The premises are to be sold subject to and LLP, 2364 Post Road, Suite 100, Warwick, RI be required to be delivered at or before the with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, LEGAL NOTICE 02886, or such other time as may be desig- time the bid is offered. The successful bidder building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE nated by mortgagee. The description for the will be required to execute a Foreclosure titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- By virtue of and in execution of the Power of premises contained in said mortgage shall Sale Agreement immediately after the close ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- Sale contained in a certain mortgage given control in the event of a typographical error in of the bidding. The balance of the purchase session. by Karla Ramsey and Wayne M. Ramsey to this publication. price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from TERMS OF SALE: World Savings Bank, FSB, dated Other terms to be announced at the sale. the sale date in the form of a certified check, A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS April 3, 2006 and recorded in Worcester WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. F/K/A bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a County (Worcester District) Registry of WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB F/K/A factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The certified check or bank treasurer’s check will Deeds in Book 38725, Page 269, of WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the be required to be delivered at or before the which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. f/k/a sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue time the bid is offered. The successful bidder Wachovia Mortgage, FSB f/k/a World By Its Attorneys, the sale and to amend the terms of the sale will be required to execute a Foreclosure Savings Bank, FSB, is the present holder, for by written or oral announcement made Sale Agreement immediately after the close breach of conditions of said mortgage and for PARTRIDGE SNOW & HAHN LLP before or during the foreclosure sale. If the of the bidding. The balance of the purchase the purpose of foreclosing the same, the 2364 Post Road, Suite 100 sale is set aside for any reason, the price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from mortgaged premises located at 405 West Warwick, Rhode Island 02886 Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to the sale date in the form of a certified check, Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts will be (40l) 681-1900 a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- sold at a Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on June 25, 2011 shall have no further recourse against the factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The July 20, 2011, at the mortgaged premises, July 2, 2011 Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the more particularly described below, all and July 9, 2011 Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue singular the premises described in said mort- premises contained in said mortgage shall the sale and to amend the terms of the sale gage, to wit: MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF control in the event of an error in this publica- by written or oral announcement made A certain parcel of land with all the buildings REAL ESTATE tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. before or during the foreclosure sale. If the and improvements thereon, situated on the By virtue and in execution of the Power of Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale is set aside for any reason, the easterly side of West Street, in the north- Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given sale. Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to westerly part of Winchendon, Worcester by Kathleen L. Morin to Mortgage Electronic Chase Home Finance LLC a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser County, Massachusetts, bounded and Registration Systems, Inc., dated December Present Holder of said Mortgage, shall have no further recourse against the described as follows: 17, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester By Its Attorneys, Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Beginning at the southwesterly corner there- County (Worcester District) Registry of Orlans Moran PLLC Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the of, at a point in the easterly line of West Deeds at Book 42218, Page 109 of which the P.O. Box 962169 premises contained in said mortgage shall Street, at a corner of other land now or for- Mortgage the undersigned is the present Boston, MA 02196 control in the event of an error in this publica- merly of George J. Mizhir, Jr., and being holder by assignment for breach of the con- Phone: (617) 502-4100 tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. shown as the northwesterly corner of Lot #6 ditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose June 25, 2011 Other terms if any, to be announced at the on a plan hereinafter referred to, said point of foreclosing same will be sold at Public July 2, 2011 sale. also being located 900 feet northerly along Auction at 02:00 PM on July 18, 2011 at 162 July 9, 2011 M&T Bank said road line from an iron pin at a corner of Hale Street, Winchendon, MA, all and singu- Present Holder of said Mortgage, land now or formerly of Shepard & Esmee lar the premises described in said Mortgage, MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF By Its Attorneys, Brooks; thence to wit: REAL ESTATE Orlans Moran PLLC North 17¡ 37' 50” West, 62.86 feet to a drill A certain parcel of land situated on the By virtue and in execution of the Power of P.O. Box 962169 hole; thence northerly side of Hale Street, in Winchendon, Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Boston, MA 02196 North 17¡ 12' 41” West 87.14 feet to a corner Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded by Carl Mackie to Mortgage Electronic Phone: (617) 502-4100 of other land of said Mizhir and being shown and described as follows: Registration Systems, Inc., dated May 25, June 18, 2011 as the southwesterly corner of Lot #8 on said BEGINNING at the southeasterly corner 2010 and recorded with the Worcester June 25, 2011 plan, the preceding two courses being by a thereof, at an iron pipe in the northerly line of County (Worcester District) Registry of July 2, 2011 stone wall and the easterly line of West Hale Street, at a corner of other land of Deeds at Book 45838, Page 113 of which the Street; thence Steven J. Bibeau and Karen A. Porter; thence Mortgage the undersigned is the present North 73¡ 32' 34” East by said Mizhir land North 22¡ 13' 52" East, 355.19 feet to the holder by assignment for breach of the con- and Lot #8, about 1250 feet to the center line southeasterly corner of Lot "3" on said plan; ditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of Robbins Brook at other land of said Mizhir; thence of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Turn To LEGALS, page 13 Saturday, July 2, 2011 WINCHENDON COURIER 13

CALENDAR continued from page 11 Override question under Art. 13, School 17. Two seatings, at 1 p.m. and at 2:30 p.m. For FRIDAY, JULY 22 Budget more information call the Historical Society Capital exclusion question under Art. 22, at 978 297-2142. Noel Veilleux rhymes, the ABCs, numbers, and chances to Assessor’s Computer Server Winchendon’s own troubadour, Noel take turns. All are welcome to join in the fun. Capital exclusion question under Art. 23, WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Veilleux in concert at the Smith Community Pavilion with American Folk, ballads and Registration is not necessary. Toddler time is Fire Dept. Ambulance Kiwanis of Winchendon held Friday mornings beginning at 9:45 a.m. Capital exclusion question under Art. 25, easy listening 6:30-8 p.m. at the GAR Park off Meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Carriage House Grove Street. Sponsored by the Winchendon For more information, please speak with Police Dept. Cruiser Restaurant. This local service organization Librarian Julia White Cardinal. Parks & Recreation. All concerts and pro- SUNDAY, JULY 17 concentrates its fund raising efforts to provide grams are free and open to the public. Bring SATURDAY, JULY 16 programs such as the Recycle a Bike project your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an Tea on the Veranda and scholarships for local students. Sponsors evening of music. Events may be canceled due Special Election The Winchendon Historical Society hosts of the Massachusetts state level chili cook off to inclement weather. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Old Murdock Senior Tea on the Veranda at the Murdock Whitney every August. Come join us in our efforts. Stop Center with the following ballot questions: House Museum, 151 Front St., on Sunday,July by any Wednesday or contact any member. LEGALS

Lead and Copper Testing Winchendon Water Department Public Water System #2343000 The Winchendon Water Department sampled for lead and copper in 2010. Samples were collected from schools and residential sites approved by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MA DEP). Below are the 2010 Water Quality Report results from the 2010 lead and copper sampling.

Dear Customer, Date 90th Action #of sites Exceeds #of sites Lead and Copper MCLG Possible Sources We are pleased to present you with the 2010 Winchendon Water Quality Report. The Safe Drinking Water Act Collected Percentile* Level (AL) sampled AL (Y/N) above AL (SDWA) requires that utilities issue an annual "Consumer Confidence" report (CCR) to customers in addition to other Corrosion of September Lead (ppb) 0.002 15 0 20 N 0 household notices that may be required by law. Contained in this report is information about where your water is drawn from, how it 2010 plumbing is processed, how to protect it, levels of any contaminant detected, compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Corrosion of September Environmental Protection (MassDEP) regulations, residential cross connections, and helpful definitions. The Winchendon Copper (ppm) 0.19 1.3 1.3 20 N 0 household 2010 Water Department is committed to providing you with the safest drinking water and enough capacity to meet your plumbing demands. The Winchendon Water Department met all state and federal water quality standards in 2010. The Winchendon th *Lead and copper compliance is based on the 90 percentile value, which is the highest level found in 9 out Water Department was issued an Administrative Consent Order from the MassDEP to resolve several deficiencies found of 10 homes sampled. This number is compared to the action level for each contaminant. pertaining to the water system. Further information is provided in this report.

Where? How? Unregulated and Secondary Contaminants Winchendon‘s drinking water comes from Upper Naukeag Lake. The Upper Naukeag Lake is a shared water source that provides water to both the Town of Ashburnham and the Town of Winchendon. Water is pumped from the lake to the Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist the EPA in determining their occurrence in drinking water and whether Ashburnham Winchendon Joint Water Filtration Plant which is located on Lake Road in Ashburnham. Here the water is future regulation is warranted. clarified and filtered. Chemicals are added to aid in clarification, filtration, and disinfection. The pH of the water is controlled to prevent corrosion to your plumbing which can cause lead, copper, and other metals to enter your water Although the Water Department conducted many tests throughout 2010, only substances that were detected have been through the deterioration of plumbing pipes. Phosphates (corrosion inhibitors) are added to aid in plumbing and water shown on these tables following MADEP requirements. All detected substances did not exceed and MCL, SMCL, or main corrosion prevention as well. Water leaving the filtration plant is pumped into the 70 miles of water transmission Action level. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe mains and into four water storage tanks. Two of the storage tanks have a 1 million gallon capacity, another has a half Drinking Water Hotline 800-426-4791 million gallon capacity and the fourth tank holds 66,000 gallons. Combined the storage system has more than 2.5 million gallons of tank capacity, 4 days normal water usage. Three of the storage tanks are located in the High Street area, and Unregulated and the fourth is on Elmwood Street. Additionally the system has two water booster stations, which increase water pressure in Secondary Date Collected Amount Detected SMCL ORSG Possible Sources Contaminants the system. The water plant averaged 630,137 gallons per day (GPD) produced for Winchendon, with a total of 230 million gallons produced for 2010. There are approximately 2,104 connections to the system.

Protection and Conservation Natural sources; Sodium (ppm) 4/15/09 13 -- 20 runoff from road salt Protecting our drinking water is crucial, whether it’s from pollution (rain run off, improper disposal of hazardous materials or cross connection) or waste due to leaks from plumbing fixtures or corroded pipes. Massachusetts DEP has written a Sulfate (ppm) 5/6/08 13 250 -- Natural sources Source Water Assessment and Protection Report for Winchendon’s water system. This includes potential contamination sources near Upper Naukeag Lake. This report assesses the susceptibility of the water system. Winchendon was given a rating of “high” susceptibility due to land use in the area. It is important to understand that a release may never occur from Sources of Drinking Water and Drinking Water Contaminants the potential source of contamination provided facilities are using best management practices (BMPs). If BMPs are in Sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and place, the actual risk may be lower than the threat ranking. Many potential sources of contamination are regulated at the wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in federal, state and/or local levels to further reduce the risk. This report can be obtained at the Winchendon Public Works some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human Office. For more information, call the Winchendon Water Department at (978) 297 0170 or go to activity. Contaminants that may be present include: http://www.mass.gov/dep/water/drinking/2343000pd and download it to your computer. Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Water conservation is another way to protect our drinking water by ensuring that we don’t diminish our resource. As much Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, as 97% of the world’s water is saltwater, leaving 3% freshwater, two thirds of which is stored as icecaps or glaciers. This and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, include synthetic and volatile organic contaminants that are by-products of industrial leaves us 1% of the world’s water for drinking. Needless to say, water conservation will help us sustain our precious 1%. processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. Here are a few ways to help out. Water your lawn only when it needs it. Step on your grass. If it springs back, Radioactive contaminants, can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production, and mining activities when you lift your foot, it doesn't need water. This saves 750 1,500 gallons per month. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. This saves three gallons each day. Set lawn mower blades one notch higher. Longer grass means less evaporation. This saves 500 to 1,500 gallons each month. Put a layer of mulch around trees Important Definitions and plants. This saves 750 to 1500 gallons per month. Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL: The highest level of a contaminant in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Backflow and Cross-Connections Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no Massachusetts drinking water regulations state that an approved public water supply may not be connected to an known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Unregulated Contaminants: Unregulated contaminants are those for which the EPA has not established drinking unapproved supply, such as a private well. Such a connection is considered an illegal cross connection. A cross water standards. connection is any connection between piping that carries drinking water (also known as potable) and the piping or fixtures Action Level (AL): The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, that carry other types of water or substances that are not safe to drink (also known as non potable). Ideally, it is best to which a water system must follow. not have any cross connections, but in certain situations they are unavoidable. Examples include residential fire systems, 90th Percentile: Out of every 10 homes, 9 were at or below this level. wells or auxiliary water systems, lawn irrigation systems, boilers, swimming pools and hot tubs that are hard piped for Treatment Technique (TT): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. filling purposes and even garden hoses. When an installation requires a cross connection, it must be properly protected with an acceptable backflow prevention assembly or device to eliminate any potential for a reverse flow back into the Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There potable water supply. The vacuum breaker shown is a device that attaches to any garden hose connection and lets water is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. only go in one direction. A garden hose placed into a bucket to fill without a device like this could pose a backflow risk if a Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which fire hydrant was operated in the water system. The drop in water pressure could cause the contents of the bucket to be there is no known expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control drawn into the water system and possibly contaminate the drinking water. An unprotected cross connection threatens the microbial contaminants. health and safety of individuals and may contaminate food or beverage products utilizing water from that system. Secondary Maximum Contaminant Level (SMCL): These standards are developed to protect the aesthetic quality of drinking water and are not health based. 2010 Drinking Water Quality Test Results ORSG: Office of Research and Standards Guideline. NTU: Nephelometric TurbidityUnits. In 2010 your water was tested for chlorine residual, alkalinity, turbidity (clarity), trihalomethanes, haloacetic acids and pH. PPM: One part per million parts, 1 milligram per liter, equivalent to one drop in 10 gallons Winchendon was granted sampling waivers for synthetic organic compounds and perchlorate for the 2008 2010 monitoring period. The results provided in this report are from 2010 or the most recent monitoring period for each PPB: One part per billion parts, 1 microgram per liter, equivalent to one penny in $10 million dollars contaminant group. Even though contaminants were detected, presence of contaminants in drinking water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contamination. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily Health Information indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA and MassDEP prescribe regulations that limit the amount of by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1 800 426 4791). Some people may be more vulnerable to certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Massachusetts contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno compromised persons such as persons with cancer Department of Public Health (DPH) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune same protection for public health. system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1 800 426 4791). Hotline (1 800 426 4791). ***For any additional information about your water system and information about public participation opportunities please Regulated Contaminants contact DPW Superintendent Michael Murphy at 978 297 0170. The DPW’s administrative office is located on the first floor of the Town Hall, located on 109 Front Street. Highest Current Town Hall hours of operation: Date(s) Amount Range MCL or MCLG or Violation Possible Sources Monday: 8:00am 6:00pm Tuesday through Collected Detected or Detected MRDL MRDLG (Y/N) Thursday:8:00am 5:00pmFriday:CLOSED Highest RAA* Inorganic Contaminants Compliance Runoff from fertilized lands, urban Nitrate (ppm) 4/15/09 0.02 -- 10 -- N In 2008 the Department of Environmental Protection issued the Winchendon Water Department an Administrative drainage and decaying plant debris Consent Order (ACO) as a result of deficiencies found during a sanitary survey of the town’s water system. The table Discharge from fire retardants, below outlines the items which the consent order consists of, the deadlines to complete each item, and the current status Antimony 4/15/09 0.004 -- 0.006 -- N ceramics, electronics, solder of each item.

Barium (ppm) 4/15/09 0.006 -- 2 2 N Erosion of natural deposits Item Action to be completed Deadline Status

Disinfection Contaminants A. Submit to MassDEP inspection reports for (water storage) tanks #1 #3 4/25/2008 COMPLETED

Total Trihalomethanes Byproduct of drinking water Quarterly 49.1* 50-87 80 -- N Submit to MassDEP the Engineer’s report of the Town’s water distribution study for review (TTHMs)(ppb) disinfection and approval. The report shall address, at a minimum the following: the twelve (12) inch Haloacetic Acids Byproduct of drinking water transmission line replacement from Ashburnham, update the Town’s water distribution map, Quarterly 5.2* 0.0-16.9 60 -- N (HAA5s)(ppb) disinfection asses the water distribution system needs, including a SCADA system , and the B. replacement and/or phasing out of (water storage) Tank #4 (first priority), and securing 6/1/2008 COMPLETED Tanks #2 and #4 (if to remain in service) with fencing in accordance with 310 CMR 22.04 and Policies and Guidelines for Public Water Systems. The final completion date for all proposed project work by Engineer’s report is December 31, 2010, in accordance with 310 CMR 22.04(7) and Guidelines and Policies for Public Water Systems. Water additive used to control Chlorine (ppm) Monthly 0.39* 0.22-0.62 4 4 N microbes Submit to MassDEP a complete list of cross connection testing activities, annual C. 4/25/2008 COMPLETED notifications of Town officials, businesses and owner devices. *The running annual average (RAA) is the highest average of four consecutive quarters D. Submit to MassDEP a Public Water Supply staffing plan for review and approval 4/25/2008 COMPLETED Turbidity E. Clear brush and tree growth around and on top of tank #3 6/24/2008 COMPLETED Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system. We begin by monitoring raw water turbidity, then we monitor turbidity after each filter and finally we F. Submit to MassDEP inspection report and determination structural integrity of tank #4 5/22/2008 COMPLETED take a finished water sample. This tells us how much turbidity we are removing. At the treatment plant, turbidity is If Tank #4 determined to be structurally unsound, develop a contingency plan in case of monitored continuously in addition to manual sampling each day to confirm that the in line analyzers are monitoring F.1)a 8/30/2008 N/A correctly. The average turbidity in the water leaving the plant for the year (2010) was 0.05 NTU (see Important Definitions tank failure. below). F.1)b If Tank #4 determined to be structurally unsound, decommission and replace Tank #4 6/30/2009 N/A

Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality. F.2 If Tank #4 determined to be structurally sound, decommission and replace tank #4 12/31/2010 COMPLETED

AWJWA Water Lowest Monthly Highest Detected Possible Source TT Violation (Y/N) Water System Improvements Treatment Facility % of Samples Daily Value of Contamination In 2010, the following water system improvements were completed to comply with the Administrative Consent Order issued by the Department of Environmental Protection as well as to better serve the customers of Winchendon. Daily Turbidity As a result of meeting the ACO requirements upgrades were completed in 2010. Approximately 6000 linear feet of the Compliance 1 ---- 0.71 N town’s transmission main which runs between the water metering station on North Ashburnham Road to Spring Street (NTU) was rerouted along North Ashburnham Road to the abandoned railroad bed. From there it continues west down the Soil runoff railroad bed to Butler Road, turning south and continuing along Butler Road to the existing 12 inch water main on Spring Monthly At least 95% 98 ---- N Street. This replacement consisted of 12” ductile iron water main, gate valves, and several new fire hydrants. This project Compliance* <0.3 NTU will improve the water systems performance and provide accessibility and better protection of the piping. Water storage tank # 4 (the steel 66,000 gallon stand pipe) was found to be structurally sound but a plan to decommission the tank along with other upgrades was put into place. A new water main was installed on High Street to provide better *Monthly turbidity compliance is related to a specific treatment technique (TT). This treatment facility filters the water so service to the Old Centre section of town. A water booster station was constructed on High street at the site of the south that at least 95% of our samples each month must be below the turbidity limits specified in the regulations. side tank #3. The booster station provides a consistent improved water pressure to the Old Centre section of town and eliminates the old High Street booster station. A SCADA system (computerized monitoring and alarm system) and fencing Lead and Copper around Tank #2 was also part of this project. The 500,000 gallon underground storage tank (Tank #3) was decommissioned during these upgrades as well. The projects were completed in separate phases with Tank #4 ultimately If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. being taken offline on December 3, 2010. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Winchendon Water Department is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of July 2, 2011 materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead 14 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, July 2, 2011 When Old Glory has seen better days…

American Legion and Sons; Legion Chaplain Edward Gandy, Legion Commander Francis Murphy, Sons Senior Vice Commander John Eaton, Legion Senior Vice Commander Jesse Algarin, Son Mark Gagnon, Sons Adjutant Mike Antonellis, Former Commander Buddy Gilbert, Legion member John Cyganiewicz and Legion Adjutant Ken LaBrack.

Many of the flags made now are made of nylon and other materials melt, unlike the flags of old made of cotton that turned to ash. The American Legion ceremoniously burns the flags annually on Flag Day to honor Flag Day in June. This year the burning occurred after the Summer Solstice parade.

ABOVE AND LEFT AFormer Commander Buddy Gilbert carries a larger flag to the flames and drops it in as John Cyganiewicz looks on. Because of the materials used in the flags melt before turning to ash. ABOVE RIGHT, John Cyganiewicz places flags gathered from the cemeteries on Memorial Day. During Memorial Day, the Legion replaces the old flags with new in all of the town’s cemeteries. The old and worn flags are stored to be burned with cer- emony.

DONEEN DURLING PHOTOS GIRARD’S Used Parts & Cars Members of the American Legion, and the Paying $300 each for Sons of the American Legion joined to prop- unwanted trucks & cars erly retire the hundreds of American flags gathered from homeowners, business owners Why pay a fine to the town? and from the cemeteries after they have Make a buck instead! exhibited wear and tear while flying. The group exhibited reverence for the emblem of Also free dumping of all metal. Including car batteries. the country while performing a ceremony 311 Lincoln Avenue Extension Winchendon, MA and completing the burning. 978-297-4883 • 978-790-7110