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LOCAL70 yearstogether

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SPORTSKids tested at

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WEEKLY QUOTE“Nothing is too small

to know, and nothing is too big to attempt.”

William Van Horne

BY RUTH DEAMICISCOURIER EDITOR

WINCHENDON — The police willbe getting a new station, and the firestation will be getting a new roof.Everything else was defeated at thespecial election held July 21. A totalof 1,032 voters cast ballots.

Question 1, asking voters toapprove costs related to design, con-struction, reconstruction, renova-tion and/or improvement of someproperty for use as a police stationin town was passed by a margin of91 votes.

By the precincts:1 & 1A yes: 189 and no: 177; 2 yes:

166 and no: 103; 3 yes: 208 and no 190;one blank.

The second question that passed,number three, requested $15,000 torepair the roof on the fire station.By the precincts: 1 & 1A yes: 217 andno: 147; 2 yes: 158 and no: 110; 3 yes:241 and no: 151; eight blanks.

All other questions, whether to

purchase equipment, repair the roofat the town garage, or to install agenerator at the COA building, weredefeated.

Question two, to purchase and

BY JERRY CARTONSPECIAL TO THE COURIER

WINCHENDON — When anAmerican dek hockey team recentlytook the bronze medal in a U20 com-petition more than halfway aroundthe world, there was, as it turnedout, a local connection. 19 year-oldAnthony Laperriere was a memberof that squad and to make the expe-rience even sweeter dad Ricky,owner of Mylec Hockey, was alongas an assistant coach.

“The trip and thrill of a lifetime,”Ricky Laperriere exclaimed, aboutthe journey that took the team toPisek in the Czech Republic. “Onething for sure — it certainty madeus appreciate what we have here,” inthe United States, he said, laughing-ly pointing out, “we even only had

one choice for cereal when we wentshopping.”

But by and large, the journey wasan eye-opener for youngsters andadults alike.

“We flew from Boston to Parisand then on to Prague,” which wasfollowed by about a 90-minute busride to Pisek.

The team stayed in what wasessentially a bed-and-breakfast in atown with churches and other build-ings as much as 500 years old. Eventhe rink was attached to an ancientcemetery. “Literally,” he said.

“There was something of a lan-guage barrier,” Laperriere acknowl-edged, “but the hotel staff was phe-nomenal. They even came to root for


WINCHENDON — As theSchool Committee heads into anew school year, under the aegisof a new superintendent, twoyears worth of executive sessioncommittee meetings werereleased as public documents atlast week’s meeting. Beginningwith August 2010 and ending ayear later in May 2011; the min-utes reveal past school commit-tees with a variety of decisionsmade while under the umbrella ofsecrecy. The Courier will take theminutes by date.

AUG. 12, 2010

The executive session includedSchool Committee membersChristine Philput, and JohnMcDonough and ChairmanMichael Barbaro, SuperintendentBrooke Clenchy and business

manager William Frangiamore.The department head positions

at Murdock Middle High Schoolwere discussed and lead teacherswill replace department heads.Lead teachers will not performteacher evaluations. There will bemultiple lead teachers and theywill be paid from the curriculum,assessment and instruction grant.The vote to have a one year sidebar agreement with the teacher’sunion was unanimous.

The accounts payable clerk willbe enrolled in the MASBO intern-ship program.

The partial use of the MarvinSchool by the Clark MemorialYMCA for a program was dis-cussed, use would be half thebuilding with the schools retain-ing half to house an office and forstorage for the director of mainte-nance. The School Committee

BY DONEEN DURLINGWINCHENDON — The door at

202 Central St. has been paintedwith a logo that declares A BetterTomorrow. If one looks in the win-dow of the new little cat shelter,what can be seen is a comfortablesitting area, a large desk, and afew large cages, and in particulara floor to ceiling model with carpet

covered climbing trees made espe-cially for cats that love to climb.Each cage is occupied, and most ofthe inhabitants quietly watch as astranger enters. There is one thatgreets newcomers with a cheerfulmeow, allowing fingers to scratchits ears and the soft black furunderneath its chin.

Shelter Director Sarah Fearing

said it was strange the few catsfirst welcomed at the new shelterfor cats were black, just like thecat on the logo.

It seems one of the first cats, theone newly scratched, can attest tothe fact that black is a most com-mon cat color at A Better


WINCHENDON — For 28 yearsthe Kiwanis of Winchendon havebeen hosting one heck of a party,and you are all invited.

Its beginnings were small, and ithas always depended on the weath-er, since it is an outdoor event; buteven with the ups and downs it hasbeen something the town can pointto proudly as a point of pride. In theearly days, an early live perform-ance was by the then little knownRed Hot Chili Peppers (yes, thatband).

It is, after all, the state level cham-pionship. Anyone who wins theMassachusetts chili cook off goesdirectly to the world championship,this year held in West Virginia.

The Massachusetts state chilicook off and Kiwanis Family FunDay is next Saturday, Aug. 4 atBentley Field on Grove Street.

The festivities begin at 11 a.m. andcontinue all day.

The chili cook off, with more than30 cooks expected, is a big part ofthe day of course, with booths set uparound the perimeter of the fieldand the cooks sweltering in their

camp kitchens. No one can begin tocook until they are there; all chili forthe competition itself must be pre-pared on site. And competition chiliis not your Aunt Sue’s hamburgersurprise.

For one thing, competition chili ismeat and seasoning only, no beansor other fillers allowed; because thewhole point is to taste the ingredi-ents for the spices and the flavor.Making a darn good chili in yourkitchen just isn’t going to cut it withthe International Chili Society, thesanctioning oversight for competi-tion.

Kiwanis pays to be the sponsorsfor this event and must follow strictguidelines of their own to continueto be the one and onlyMassachusetts State level cook off;and they have been recognized fortheir efforts. Bruce Cloutier, whohas been “the man” behind thescenes for several years; nearlysince the inception of the programin Toy Town, was honored by theICS for his well run and highlyrespected cook offs a few years ago.

And they just keep getting better.Folks who want to, can wander

from booth to booth and watch the

cooks in action, preparing the threecompetition level concoctions: salsa,red chili or green chili; and they cantry the People’s Choice chili pre-pared just for the crowds. Bowls andspoons are provided for that honor.The People’s Choice is not the com-petition chili, but the variety offeredis certainly worthy of any chili afi-cionado who wants to take tastes.There is a voting process for tasters,choose your favorite and the onewho is chosen as the best by votewill win a nice prize courtesy of theKiwanis and a local merchant.

Turn To CATS page A12

Turn To SCHOOL page A10

Turn To SPORTS page A11Turn To VOTE page A11

Turn To FUN DAY page A10

Nearly here! Fun Day and cook off Aug. 4

Doneen Durling photos

A good name might be “Digger” since he took one into the ditch, or since he seems to be quite the dapper little gentle-man perhaps a reference to his “Tux” is in order. Either way, the rescued kitten is up for adoption at A Better Tomorrow.

Definitely A Better Tomorrow than digging in dumpsters

Local connection tointernational sport

Past practices of schoolcommittee revealed

Submitted photo

Ricky and Anthony Laperriere in net at Pisek, Czech Republic.

Only two ballot questions OKed by voters

Doneen Durling photo

Election workers Rick Morin and PeterAntonellis compare counts as the elec-tion progresses. The turn out was morethan 1,000 people in a four hour periodfor the special election.

COA CALENDAR

Below is a list of the activities scheduledfor August 2012 at the Old Murdock SeniorCenter, 52 Murdock Ave. Please call theCenter at (978) 297-3155 to make a reserva-tion or if there are any questions.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1

Wii Bowling at 9:30; Chair Exercise at9:30; Yoga at 10; Walk In Blood pressure at11; Pool Games; BINGO at 12:15.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2

Wii Bowling at 9:30; Pool; Card Games;Shuffleboard

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

Shopping @ Market Basket at 9:30; WiiBowling at 9:30; Chair Exercise at 9:30;Yoga at 10; Walk In Blood pressure at 11;Pool Games; BINGO at 12:15

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9


FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Peanut Auction at 11

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

Cat Mobile at 9; Wii Bowling at 9:30; Pool;Card Games; Shuffleboard

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

Wii Bowling at 9:30; Chair Exercise at9:30; Yoga at 10; Walk In Blood pressure at11; Pool Games; BINGO at 12:15

THURSDAY, AUGUST 16


MONDAY, AUGUST 20

Shopping @ Market Basket at 9:30

TUESDAY, AUGUST 21

Ice Cream Social w/Summit Eldercare;Wii bowling at 9:30; Pool; Card Games;Shuffleboard



THURSDAY, AUGUST 23


FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

Peanut Auction at 11

MONDAY, AUGUST 27

Shopping @ Market Basket at 9:30

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28

Wii bowling at 9:30; Pool; Card Games;Shuffleboard



THURSDAY, AUGUST 30


Also, the Center serves a nutritionallybalanced lunch daily starting at 11:30.Please call the Center before noon to makea lunch reservations. Suggested mealdonation is $2.25.

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WINCHENDON — It was no surprise thatthe Board of Selectmen affirmed the appoint-ment of five new Department of Public Worksemployees at its mid July meeting. Oneemployee was a transfer appointment, movingfrom the transfer station to the DPW highwaydepartment, and one was a promotion.

Randy Paul of Winchendon was hired as aworking foreman, promoted from operatorone position within the DPW itself. Paul is aWinchendon resident and has worked for thepast six and a half years for the department.

Scott Beddia was hired as a working fora-man. An Ashburnham resident, he hasworked for Powell Stoen and Gravel inLunenburg and Winchendon for close to 10years and is certified as a CDL trainer. He hasdriven all types of trucks and operated a vari-ety of construction equipment.

Michael Antonellis transferred from thetransfer station as an operator 2 to operator 1with the highway department to fill Paul’snow vacant position. Antonellis is aWinchendon resident, completed his 90 dayprobationary period and is competent for thepromotion. Both the DPW superintendent andthe town manager recommended Antonellisfor the promotion.

David Zbikowski was hired as an operator 1to fill a resignation. He is an Ashburnham res-ident though he has relations in Winchendon.He has more than a decade experience in nec-essary trucking and his references are excep-tional.

Matthew Connor was hired as operator 2 atthe transfer station to fill Antonellis nowvacated postion. He is a Winchendon residentan a National Guardsman recently returnedfrom Afghanistan. He has the military equiva-lent of a CDL and good truck driving experi-ence and will be required to acquire theMassachusetts CDL within 90 days in order toretain the position.

The BOS, while not required to approve thepositions since the time requirement for theirapproval had passed, nonetheless wholeheart-edly approved all the personnel and positions.

In the same vein, Kreidler said another posi-tion, that of either a mechanic or an addition-al operator 1 was being considered for hire;but he and DPW Superintendent John Delinewere still discussing whether to hire one orthe other position. An analysis of the depart-ment’s real needs will determine which posi-tion is eventually advertised and filled.

Deline, in an effort to better work with hisdepartment, held a training session at thetown hall. While some members of his depart-ment might have viewed the exercise skepti-cally, Town Manager James Kreidler reportedthe sessions did seem to be worth the effortexpended.

Kreidler reported the final budget approvedand signed by the governor contained somegood news for a change, and the town stands toreceive and additional $102,888 in revenue notpresently figured into the current year’s budg-et. The funds will need to be considered andexpended by vote of the populace at a fall townmeeting and cannot simply be “plugged into”

the current funds.And in the continuing vein of good news,

Kreidler reported Standard Poors had onceagain given the town a bond rating of A+ andprovided an additional rating of “stable.”Kreidler said this was due to the diligence ofthe financial staff at the town hall and thanksshould go to those people who worked so hardat their jobs.

He also said there would be a loss in thatarea, as Joan Bousquet, the town’s collectortreasurer, would be retiring at the end ofAugust.

Finally, Kreidler asked the Selectmen tosign the finalized contract with Comcast.After much negotiation, a final contractincludes some concessions for new equipmentand expanded services for the town.

OTHER BUSINESS* The town will continue to observe an

odd/even water ban. If your house number isan “odd” number, you may use water for out-side purposes on odd numbered days; if“even” on even numbered days only.

* Only three slots remain available for thesenior citizens tax work-off plan through thetown hall. If Interested or want more informa-tion, contact the town manager’s office at (978)297-0085.

* A discussion about providing some sort ofsitting service at the town meetings was leftwith selectmen feeling child care was best leftin the hands of parents; and the town contin-uing to state no one who is not of voting agewill not be allowed into the town meetings.

Board approves DPW appointments

TROUBADOR Winchendon’s own troubadour, Noel Veilleux was featured at the Friday night concerts at GAR park recently. His mellow

voice echoed over the quiet evening and those who attended were entertained.

Noel Veilleux writes some of his own music, but also renders those bal-lads well known by others. The Edmund Fitzgerald went to the bottom ofLake Superior one more time and Puff the Magic Dragon gave up onJackie Paper again too.

Ruth DeAmicis photo

Noel Veilleux was joined by Skip Wood who wowed the crowd for a numberor two on the harmonica. Skip is a renaissance man, with talents in unex-pected places; ask him about his tin men some day.


WINCHENDON — When theFirst Congregational Church andSociety of Winchendon decidedto raise funds by creating a con-cert series utilizing the grand oldmeeting house at Old Centre, achoice was made. The musiccould of all genres, anythingfrom classical to country was ok,but it must be of the very highestquality possible.

It has not been a disappoint-ment.

To that end the July concert onthe 12th, held on a Thursdaynight rather than the weekendbecause of scheduling, broughtback a trio that had been here before. The rep-utation preceded them and the ThreeSopranos played to a packed house.

Diane Cushing, Elizabeth Fiedler andRebecca Ufema are trained and talented musi-cians whose instruments are their angelicvoices. They used them well, and did works

ranging from Broadway toOffencbach, folk songs toopera.

Accompanied occasionally by trumpeterSteven Babineau or pianist Ted Cushing andsometimes without accompaniment; in com-binations of two, or three or solo performanc-es, the three kept the audience enchanted.

August is being left fallow, but plans mayput a concert on this fall and work is beingdone to do something for Christmas; using the

church asbackdrop forperhaps a carolsing or other old fashioned holiday event.

The Society is a non-profit organizationattempting to raise awareness and funds tokeep the church in good repair and in use.They also have a mission to enrich andenhance the entire Winchendon community.To be of help go on line to 1stchurchwinchen-don.org.

Ending on a high note

Betsy Fiedler

Diane Cushing

Rebecca Ufema

IN THOREAU’S FOOTSTEPS

WESTMINSTER — Today, July 28,meet Henry David Thoreau-Reflections on Westminster.Designed for families, this outdoorconversation will bring to lifeThoreau’s singular curiosity aboutthe world. Thoreau (interpreterRichard Smith) will talk aboutWalden Pond and the Westminstersights he saw during his hike toWachusett Mountain. Meet onWestminster’s Common.

Henry David Thoreau was anauthor, philosopher, and naturalistwho is vest known for his essays andfor his two-year retreat to WaldenPond. He “traveled a good deal inConcord” and journeyed through-out the landscape of New England.Thoreau passed throughWestminster in 1854 to begin hishike to the Wachusett summit.Today, more than 150 years afterpublication of Walden, Thoreauinvites everyone “to go walking”and to live more simply in a hecticworld.

This program is hosted by theFreedom’s Way National HeritageArea in collaboration with theWachusett Mountain StateReservation and WestminsterHistorical Society. This program isfunded by the Westminster CulturalCouncil.

WORKSHOP OFFEREDTUESDAY

TEMPLETON — The NorthQuabbin Regional LandscapePartnership is sponsoring a freeworkshop for landowners onwildlife, land conservation, andestate planning and conservationoptions on Tuesday, July 31 at 6 p.m.at t he Boynton Public Library on 27

Boynton Road in Templeton.The workshop, “Water, Wildlife,

and Wills,” will feature local lawyerJanet Morrison sharing valuableinformation and answering ques-tions about estate planning for con-servation purposes. Hear abouttrails and outdoor recreation oppor-tunities from Bob Curley, of theNorth Quabbin Trail Association,and Keith Davies, a MassLIFT-AmeriCorps volunteer with MountGrace Land Conservation Trust andthe Millers River WatershedAssociation. Hear local landownerstalk about experiences with protect-ing their land. This event is freeand open to the public.Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP with MassLIFT-AmeriCorps member Sarah Wells at(978) 248-2055 x 23 or at [email protected] first five people to RSVP willreceive free copies of the new book“More Than a Woodlot” by StephenLong.

IN THE SERVICESAN ANTONIO, TX — Air Force

Airman Katrina M. Fraser graduat-ed from basic military training atLackland Air Force Base, SanAntonio, Texas. The airman com-pleted an intensive, eight-week pro-gram that included training in mili-tary discipline and studies, AirForce core values, physical fitness,and basic warfare principles andskills.

Airmen who complete basic train-ing earn four credits toward an asso-ciate in applied science degreethrough the Community College ofthe Air Force.

Fraser is the daughter of SueFraser of Rindge and is a 2011 grad-uate of Conant High School.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

WORCESTER — WorcesterPolytechnic Institute (WPI) hasannounced that Alexzandria Haneyof Winchendon a senior majoring inmanagement information systems,was named to the university’sDean’s List for academic excellencefor the spring 2012 semester.

A total of 1,286 undergraduate stu-dents achieved the criteria requiredfor WPI’s spring 2012 Dean’s List.The criteria for the WPI Dean’s Listdiffer from that of most other uni-versities as WPI does not compute agrade point average. Instead, WPIdefines the Dean’s List by theamount of work completed at the Alevel in courses and projects.

PLAN AHEADWORCESTER — Join the

Alzheimer’s Association WorcesterCounty Walk to End Alzheimer’s onSunday, Sept. 30 at QuinsigamondCommunity College. Form a team orwalk as an individual. Money raisedby Walk to End Alzheimer’s helps toprovide care and support for indi-viduals and families touched byAlzheimer’s and to fundAlzheimer’s research. For moreinformation, visitwww.alzwalkMANH.org.

Volunteers are needed for theAlzheimer’s Association WorcesterCounty Walk to End Alzheimer’s onSunday, September 30.. Help nowwith the pre-walk preparations,help hang posters or distribute fly-ers. Visit www.alzwalkMANH.organd click on theW o r c e s t e rCounty walk,then click on“Volunteer.”

PAINT THE TOWNPLANNED IN WESTMINSTER

WESTMINSTER — Artists innorth central Massachusetts areinvited to come to Westminster thissummer to participate in a “Paintthe Town” activity, sponsored by theWestminster Historical Society. Thepurpose of this “Paint the Town” isto focus attention on the beautifulscenery and architecture in townand to showcase the work of localartists.

Registration for the “Paint theTown” is $10, payable to theWestminster Historical Society.Persons 17 years and older may par-ticipate; the registration fee for stu-dents is waived. Registration formscan be found on line athttp://www.WestminsterHistory.org. Persons may register until Aug.31.

Area artists may choose any scenein Westminster to paint. If an artistsets up on private propertyhe or she must receive per-mission from the propertyowner. The paintingprocess called plein air,painting on site outside inthe open air, is preferred;however, with the help ofphotographs and prelimi-nary drawings, artworkmay be completed off site.

There is no minimum ormaximum size to the can-vas. Any medium may beused except photography.

New this year is the option to createa sculpture. Artists may take asmany days as necessary to paint thesubject. Completed works must besigned and matted if possible, butnot necessarily framed.

All artwork must be brought tothe American Legion Hall at 127Main St. on Saturday, Sept. 29between 10 a.m. and noon “ready todisplay.”

Artists may bring two additionalworks of art they have created. Allartwork will be on display at thePaint the Town Exhibit and SilentAuction on Sunday Sept. 30 from 10a.m. to 6 p.m.

From 5-6 p.m. there will be areception for bidders and artists andthe winning bids will be announcedat the conclusion of the reception.The proceeds will be sharedbetween the artists and theWestminster Historical Society.

Contact the WestminsterHistorical Society for more informa-tion at (978) 874-5569 [email protected].

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COURIER CAPSULES

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August 112 p.m.

179 River StreetCome join us for some family fun, food,

music and just a good time.

Tickets are $10 per person$18 per couple

Tickets available at the club (978) 297-3944

Cat Spay/Neuter Wellness Clinic

Dental and vaccines available

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WINCHENDON — Richardand Anita Lord ofWinchendon happily celebrat-ed their 70th wedding anniver-sary recently. A family cele-bration was held at the homeof their grandson, R.Alexander Luhtjarv, inRindge, on July 4. A total of 31family members and friendswere able to attend, includingAnita’s sister Rita Saveall.

Mr. and Mrs. Lord weremarried June 20, 1942 at theImmaculate Heart of MaryChurch in Winchendon by theRev. Francis E. Hilbert. JohnW. Stock was the best man andAnna (LaPlante) Roy was themaid of honor.

They have been lifelong res-idents of Winchendon. AnitaLord was one of 16 children ofthe late Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeLaPointe. Richard is the son ofthe late Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lord.

Richard and Anita workedtogether, in the same depart-ment, for many years at NewHampshire Ball Bearings inPeterborough, NH. They arestill enjoying life in eachother’s company every day.

They have four children: Judithand her husband Ron Hitchings

of Keene, NH; Patricia Walter ofConcord, NH and the late GlennWalter; Wendy and her husband

James Shapiro of Acworth, GAand Kimberly and her husbandRoland Luhtjarv of Winchendon;

nine grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren.

Left, At their wedding, Richard and Anita Lord were dressed to the nines, but not in traditional wedding garb. Right, Today, stillwanting always to touch and be touched, the happy couple were caught in an every day moment.

WINCHENDON — Great things are happen-ing at the United Parish Church. After a yearlong effort at fund raising, 12 teens and threeadults from the United Parish Youth Groupembarked on a five day journey of faith andteen fellowship at Gordon College.

The college has hosted an annual Christianteen camp for the past 12 years. The program,open to teens completing grades six through12; had more than 300 teens from all over NewEngland in attendance.

Each year, the program entitled Crosswalks,is centered on a theme and for 2012 it was:Road Trip. Youth groups arrived on campusand immediately had group photos taken withan old VW bus, as they prepared for the roadtrip on which they would be embarking.Using the them of Joseph and the TechnicolorDreamcoat: the teens were taught that livingthe Christian life is like a road trip. On yourlife long trip, you will accumulate lots of bag-gage, encounter obstacles and not always fol-low perfectly paved road.

Throughout the weeks, the teens were able

to participate in a variety of activities, learn-ing to overcome problems either alone or byworking with others. Teens were able to meetothers that shared the same values and goals.They participated in sports, competitive andcooperative games, music, drama, and the artsas well as worship and study times.

When the teens returned home, they sharedsome key messages with the United Parishcongregation. They cited the importance ofunloading baggage, overcoming roadblocksand obstacles, stepping out of your comfortzone, reading signs along the way, asking fordirections and help when needed; it is all theselessons that will help them to stay on theirjourney of Christianity.

The United Parish Youth Group meetsSunday evenings September through June at 6p.m. and is made up of approximately 30 mem-bers. Members are from a variety of back-grounds, schools and churches — but all arelooking for other teens to help them navigatethe road trip of life in a positive way.

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Pictured in front of the United Parish Church are youth group members in front: D. Wood, C. Niles, A.Blanchard, K. Ambrozewicz, J. McKean, A. Becotte, K. Mazza, N. Fleming, K. Richatarcsik and A. Tobin; inback: D. Contois, T. Becotte, A. Kingsman, W. McKean and N. Richtarcsik.

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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: FRANK CHILINSKIEDITOR: RUTH DEAMICIS

To the Editor:In light of the recent articles in the

Winchendon Courier and Gardner News per-taining to the situation surrounding theWinchendon DPW workers, I would like totake the opportunity to contribute some addi-tional information in support of my father,Geary Priest. I would like to take the opportu-nity to do so on behalf of our family.

My father has worked for the town ofWinchendon for 34 years and took pride in hisjob each day. From the countless hours ofplowing snow in the winter, to sweepingaway the residual sand in the spring, to keep-ing our roads safe by patching in the hot sum-mer sun and keeping our drainage ways clearof debris in the fall, my father took pride inthese thankless yet vital jobs. Jobs, whichkept the residents of Winchendon safe, andable to go about their everyday lives.

My father got pulled away on holidays,birthday parties, hockey games and manyother important events to go out and serve ourtown. In the winter, for example, he would

always go out on his own to check the roads toensure that they were safe. If he wasn’t outchecking the roads, he was glued to the weath-er station and the news so he knew when andhow much snow was in store for Winchendon,so he could plan accordingly. He didn’t dothis for the sub-par compensation he wasreceiving — he did it out of dedication to hisjob and because he takes pride in our town.

His dedication to his work and toWinchendon, the town that we call home, isnothing short of admirable, regardless of therecent events that lead to his dismissal. Thisincident does not and will not overshadow his34 years of commendable service.

Dad, on behalf of your family, THANK YOUfor all that you’ve done and all that you do.

Best wishes on your retirement.

YOUR DAUGHTERS, KELLY AND ERINYOUR SON, JEFF AND SON-IN-LAW JEFF

GRAVESYOUR WIFE, JAN

In support of DPW worker

Neither the far left…nor the far right…but moderation

First, of course, ourthoughts andprayers remainwith the grieving

families in Colorado. Lifecan be impossibly random.Once again, senseless, stu-pid violence has erupted inAmerica. It seems to neverend, does it? Sadly, we can’thave a reasonable discus-sion about guns because that debate is overand the gun nuts won. I’ve yet to hear anyrational explanation as to why people needweapons and I’m never going to. We havemore gun-related deaths than any other“civilized” country in the world. Aren’t weproud of ourselves?

Of course we really can’t seem to have a rea-sonable discussion about much of anythingwhen it comes to public policy. Last week, thePresident created a bit of a dustup when hementioned that success is never achievedalone. You no doubt heard the ridiculousuproar in response. I sure did. To one suchhuffy complaint from someone who absolute-ly insisted “the government” never helped

them achieve anything, I askedthem how they got to work everymorning. They told me theydrive. And who built the roadson which you drive, I inquired.

Need I note that was the end ofthe discussion?

Okay, that was a brief littleexchange, but it’s instructive.

You simply can’t have rationaldiscussions anymore. To some

extent, this idiocy extends to both sides.Everyone with half a working brain knewwhat the President meant last week, and knewhe was right if they bothered to think itthrough logically. A few months ago, whenGovernor Romney made his celebratedremark about corporations being people, myside jumped all over that. Come on. Everyonewith half a working brain knew what hemeant. Maybe he didn’t articulate it exactlythe way he meant to, but let’s be fair.

This is to what we have been reduced — the“gotcha” moments that have zilch to do withelecting a President. But we’re stuck withthem because we can’t have legitimate, hon-est, civilized discussions. I asked last week

what voters can do to change this, and myanswer is I have no idea. None. The onceproud, intellectually challenging mantle ofconservatism in America has been hijackedby the crazies. How can you debate intelli-gently with holier-than-thou fanatics?

It wasn’t always like this. I’ve writtenbefore that I’ve done this politics thing for along time, dating back to student council inseventh grade in what we then called juniorhigh. Even then, allowing, of course, for ado-lescent tantrums and sulks, we kids were ableto talk to one another about school issues, asminor and unimportant as they are in retro-spect nearly half a century later. But what wewere inadvertently learning at the same time,was how to respect opposing perspectives. Bythe time I got to college at AmericanUniversity and the issues were becoming real— debates over tuition, for example, I’d hadingrained in me that in order to get anythingdone, and yes, we did have autonomy over apretty fat student activity budget, you had tolisten, and, yes, even compromise. Ironically,looking back, while we may have thought ofourselves as somewhat radical, we alreadywere, in truth, part of “The Establishment”

well on our way to become players in themainstream Democratic and Republican par-ties. No wonder most of us were scornful ofOccupy Wall Street. But I digress. A lot of uswound up in government, yes, real adult gov-ernment. And back then, some 25-30 years ago,it was still possible to work with people whoseideology you disagreed with and sometimeseven found repulsive. The greater good and allthat. In 1983, my boss, Don Schaefer, was run-ning for a fourth term as mayor of Baltimore,then the nation’s seventh largest city. He waschallenged in the Democratic primary by acity judge named Billy Murphy, the firstAfrican-American to run for mayor.

The weather wasn’t the only thing that wasscorching that summer. The rhetoric gotawfully steamy, too. In an African-Americanmajority city below the Mason-Dixon line, onethat had seen riots, tensions were runningvery high. And yet, as tough as the campaignwas, it somehow managed to remain civilized,too. The candidates and their immediatestaffs — we were committed to not letting

Woodrow Wilson wanteda League of Nations.That was the beginningof discussions about a

world body where problems could bediscussed and solutions foundthrough the combined intellect andconcerns of ambassadors fromevery member nation.

That didn’t work out.Finally, the United Nations was

born.Now there is a misnomer!The UNITED Nations?Not for one day of their existence

have they been united. All sorts ofmajor and minor, petty, and insignif-icant individual needs, require-ments, hopes, and desires have driv-en that group of countries. And asone would suspect, skullduggery,espionage, politics, personal ambi-tions, and geographic and culturaldifferences have made compromiseon almost anything elusive.

The Rockefeller family gave theland — prime real estate on the EastRiver of New York City — for theUN buildings. The United Stateswelcomed the nations of the worldand, over the years, has borne about25 percent of the total cost of run-ning the organization.

The cost of running the UnitedNations is $1.9 billion per year.

In schoolrooms across the worldthe import of the United Nations isregularly discussed. While we instillin our students a respect for suchinternational dialogue, we fail tohighlight what a failure the UN hasbeen. With the veto power of mem-bers of the Security Council solidlyin place, no real difference has been

made anywhere in the world.UN Ambassadors drive New York

City crazy. They have diplomaticplates on their cars and park any-where they wish. They have diplo-matic immunity and avoid prosecu-tion and imprisonment for crimes.Every time a world leader arrives inNYC for a UN presentation, it costsNew York residents and America aton of money for protection, not tomention crowd and traffic control.

If any reasonable manager wereto look at the cost-effectiveness ofthe United Nations, he would dis-solve it immediately.

So it is a matter of idealism.Solely a matter of idealism.

Billions of dollars spent in pur-suit of an illusive dream: worldpeace. Who can argue against worldpeace? Who can argue that talkingabout world problems is wrong?Everyone wants peace to prevail.

So let us agree that pragmatismhas nothing to do with the UnitedNations. It is the idea that peoplearound the world would get togetherand talk about their differences thatmakes hearts soar.

I cannot think of any way theUnited Nations has made a real dif-ference in the world during my life-time. The acts of charity could be

handled in any number of lessexpensive ways. The outreach to thepoor and hungry can be done moreeffectively and more efficiently.With reference to the matter of stop-ping wars or preventing real terrorthe UN is a dismal failure.

The United Nations has its ownset of political rules. They cannotreally favor any member nation.They must abide by the decisions ofthe Security Council, decisions thatare rarely unanimous and can beerased by one veto.

The UN was set up to encouragethe participation of the super pow-ers. In order to do this, they weregiven the “veto” over anything therest of the membership might wishto do.

In other words, unproductive,irresponsible, and costly devotion toan unworkable concept is the rule ofthe day at the UN.

When I think of the billions ofdollars spent on this organization, Ihave to remind myself that themoney is spent in support of anideal, not a reality.

There are no pragmatic argu-ments for the continuance of theUnited Nations.

There is little popular support forin our country for the United Statespaying such a huge percentage ofthe cost of the UN operation. Therecertainly is a recognition we pay aseriously disproportionate share.

There are no winning argumentsas to why New York City shouldhave to shoulder the burden of host-ing the United Nations.

For many impoverished nationsaround the world, sending a repre-

sentative to live in the “chi-chi”environs of NYC is an incrediblyexpensive proposition. For the menand women who get to come to NYCand live in such a center of wealth,it is a heady experience.

Frankly, it makes no sense.If the UN were to be located in

Bangladesh, or Somalia, or Liberia,I wonder how many representativeswould be so keen on being assignedthere. And in such parts of theworld the host country could notabsorb the costs associated with pro-tection. Each member nation wouldhave to assume responsibility for itsown representative.

My wife and I befriended a couplemany years ago. The husband washis nation’s Ambassador to TheUnited Nations. He came from avery poor nation. In order to sur-vive, his wife cleaned houses. On anumber of occasions theAmbassador told me that his gov-ernment was shaky. He worried allthe time. Within the halls of the UNit was clear he was a respected manand he represented his governmentscurrent regime very well.

Eventually, the opposition in hiscountry prevailed. The Ambassadorwas not only “out,” but if hereturned home, he would be execut-ed. You can imagine the life he andhis wife and children then had tolive.

From “AmbassadorPlenipotentiary and Extraordinaryto The United Nations” to impover-ished outcast, this man now had aprice on his head.

This is the real United Nationsstory. Far more nations fit this pat-

tern than that of the super powers.What their countries want one daycan be very different a week later.

At the end of the day, the bignations remain the “big shots” andmake the calls. The nations with the“big sticks” make sure their inter-ests are served.

Not so much has changed sincethe days of Attila the Hun!

Send all the limousine-riding, lawignoring, high living ambassadorsback to their home countries!

Use the almost $2 billion budget ofthe United Nations to ease hungerand disease in the world.

If the big guys on the SecurityCouncil want to get together once ortwice a year, let them do it in anation that can show them what realdespair looks like. Hold that meet-ing in Haiti, and see how many ofthem choose to attend.

Let New York City police and fire-man, as well as the United StatesState Department personnel andSecret Service, get back to servingthe American people.

It did not take the Ford MotorCompany long to realize that theEdsel wasn’t going to cut it no mat-ter how much they had hoped other-wise. They stopped production andcut their losses.

Time for the producers of the longrunning “Broadway” show we callThe United Nations to read thereviews and bring down the curtain.The United States is the biggestbacker of the “show” and we are get-ting no return on our investment.

Let’s cut our losses.

New York’s longest running show (No Rave Reviews)

When the School Committeereleased more than a year’sworth of executive session min-utes last week we didn’t expect

to find too much; the mistakes made bythat committee are usually made right outin the open for all to see. And they aren’t,for the most part, intentional or mean spir-ited, just mistakes and issues that needaddressing because the rules change at thestate level or something different is expect-ed.

Like the way the money is, or isn’t handled.We don’t think there is mismanagement per

se, or missing money or absconding employ-ees; just errors that need better attention paidand a whole lot more transparency.

But as we looked over the minutes, to getback to those, one day struck us hard. Feb. 17,2011.

At least one player is out of the picture: Dr.Christine Philput has moved and cannotanswer for her part.

Kevin Miller recently resigned as a memberof the Finance Committee.

We know some background.Statements made by the person accused

were not made during any public meeting; butprivately and outside the realm of Robert’sRules or the bounds of a committee.

Yet the person was censured and strung outto dry for personal opinions by two localboards. Neither of whom should have had any

jurisdiction over personal opinion.Personal opinions.People who choose to serve on a public com-

mittee or board are still entitled to those. Andno matter who you work for you are entitled tothose.

And if that isn’t bad enough, the rules fortalking about someone in an executive sessionare VERY strict. You must let a person knowthey will be a topic of discussion, and theyhave a right to be there; to speak for them-selves.

Now, as we read these minutes, it looks sus-picious on several levels. It isn’t the chairmanwho is conducting the meeting at this point,but a member with something very specific tocomplain about. No other School Committeemember seems to have spoken; to have hadany input into the decisions made. Neitherhas the superintendent. Only this single mem-ber.

And a member of another committee.So while none of us may have been in that

room or heard the words; we can read quitewell even between the lines.

And the treatment of someone who choosesto give time to a town board by others on bothher own board and the School Committee isshowcasing why many people do not want toserve on local boards and committees.

Who wants this?We thought witch hunts were over about 500

years ago.

JERRYCARTON

JOURNEY

OF THE

HEART

JACK BLAIR

NOTES OFCONCERN

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Winchendon Police DepartmentEditor’s Note: The information contained in

this police log was obtained through public doc-uments kept by the police department, and isconsidered to be the account of the police. Allsubjects are considered innocent until provenguilty in a court of law.

MONDAY, JULY 16

12:10-3:51 a.m.: 10 building checks, secure;12:25 a.m.: disabled auto (Gardner Road) spo-ken to; 8:04 a.m.: smoke (Glenallan Street)unfounded; 9 a.m.: summons service(Bosworth Road) served; 9:15 a.m.: summonsservice (Webster Street) served; 9:24 a.m.:harassment (Lincoln Avenue Extension) spo-ken to; 10:32 a.m.: disabled auto (GardnerRoad) assisted; 10:35 a.m.: summons service(Spring Street) served; 10:42 a.m.: assist citi-zen (Pleasant Street) assisted; 11:10 a.m.: wiresdown (Park Street) refer to other agency; 11:25a.m.: officer wanted (Brown Street) spoken to)11:39 a.m.: sex offender registration (MapleStreet) info taken; 11:53 a.m. VIN inspection(Goodrich Street) gone on arrival; 12 p.m.:209A service (walk in) served to defendant;12:12 p.m.: officer wanted (Mill Street) infogiven; 12:23 p.m.: traffic hazard (JacksonAvenue) refer to DPW; 4:12 p.m.: assault (HydePark Drive) services rendered; 4:19 p.m.: bur-glar alarm (Maple Street) false alarm; 4:25p.m.: property lost (Beach Road) info taken;4:34 p.m.: summons service (Wendell Drive)unable to serve; 4:44 p.m.: ambulance (IpswichDrive) refused assistance; 5:21 p.m.: propertylost (West Street) services rendered; 6:03 p.m.:recovered property (Lakeview Drive) infotaken; 6:24 p.m.: officer wanted (Front Street)assisted; 7:19 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street)services rendered; 7:29 p.m.: MV operatingerratically (Gardner Road) arrest: AnthonyGould, age 59 of 62 East Gardner Road,Westminster: OUI-liquor second offense,marked lanes violation and license not in pos-session; 11:48 p.m.: building check (MemorialDrive) secure.

TUESDAY, JULY 17

12:06-2:25 a.m.: 19 building checks, secure;12:53 a.m.: traffic hazard (Lincoln Avenue)removed traffic hazard; 1:39 a.m.: registrationcheck (Spring Street) spoken to; 3:05 a.m.:ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) services ren-dered; 5:32 a.m.: welfare check (addresses willnot be printed); 7:36 a.m.: general info (CentralStreet) refer to ACO; 8:37 a.m.: suspiciousother (Maple Street) report taken; 8:47 a.m.:general info (School Street) info taken; 9:33a.m.: harassment (Elm Street) spoken to; 10:09a.m.: general info (Baldwinville Road) unableto locate; 10:32 a.m.: summons service(Wendell Drive) served; 10:37 a.m.: summonsservice (Spruce Street) served; 11:09 a.m.:repossession of MV (Emerald Street) infotaken; 11:36 a.m.: fire alarm (Central Street)false alarm; 12:21 p.m.: threats (Kemp Street)summons: Kyle David Marion, age 20 of 14Kemp St., Winchendon: domestic assault; 1:11p.m.: traffic hazard (Front Street) removed;1:52 p.m.: smoke (Central Street) fire extin-guished; 2 p.m.: 209A service (WilloughbyAvenue) served to defendant; 2:07 p.m.: dis-abled auto (Glenallan Street) gone on arrival;2:54 p.m.: tree down (School Street) reporttaken; 2:56 p.m.: burglar alarm (BaldwinvilleRoad) false alarm; 3:18 p.m.: lift assist (MapleStreet) assisted; 3:21 p.m.: assist citizen(Central Street) assisted; 3:43 p.m.: accident(Old Gardner Road) summons: Justin P.Rocheleau, age 30 of 13 Old Gardner Road,Winchendon: OUI-liquor third offense, unreg-

istered MV and operating MV with licensesuspended for OUI; 3:46 p.m.: disturbance(Royalston Road South) spoken to; 4:13 p.m.:ATV complaint (Island Road) gone on arrival;4:25 p.m.: FD call (Maple Street) assisted; 4:26p.m.: harassment (Linden Street) spoken to;4:52 p.m.: harassment order service (NorthStreet) served; 5:06 p.m.: summons service(School Street) served; 5:11 p.m.: investigation(East Monomonac Road) unable to locate; 5:53p.m.: officer wanted (River Street) summons:Cornelis A. Overgaag, age 53 of 683 River St.,Winchendon: disorderly conduct, assault withdangerous weapon and vandalize property;6:32 p.m.: MV operating erratically (FrontStreet) spoken to; 7:34 p.m.: disturbance(Spruce Street) spoken to; 7:39 p.m.: distur-bance (River Street) spoken to; 8:25 p.m.:harassment (Elm Street) info taken; 9:14 p.m.:suspicious auto (Hall Street) unable to locate;11:31 p.m.: building check (Spring Street)secure; 11:35 p.m.: traffic hazard (CentralStreet) removed; 11:41 p.m.: registration check(Harvard Street) info given; 11:43 p.m.: suspi-cious auto (Memorial Drive) spoken to.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18

12:11 a.m.: patrol initiated (Lincoln AvenueExtension) checked, secure; 12:14-3:45 a.m.: 20building checks, secure; 12:32 a.m.: extrapatrols (Glenallan Street) checked, secure; 2:56a.m.: lift assist (Maple Street) services ren-dered; 3:44 a.m.: warrant check (CentralStreet) info given; 3:58 a.m.: officer wanted(North Street) spoken to; 4:15 a.m.: warrantcheck (Central Street) info given; 6:28 a.m.:DPW call (Baldwinville Road) refer to DPW;9:33 a.m.: 209A service (Woodlawn Street)unable to serve; 9:47 a.m.: ambulance (IpswichDrive) transport; 10:08 a.m.: 209A service(Mechanic Street) unable to serve; 10:32 a.m.:annoying phone calls (Central Street) spokento; 10:33 a.m.: suspicious auto (Tolman Road)unable to locate; 11:35 a.m.: drug, narcotic vio-lations (Gardner Road) report taken; 11:55a.m.: disabled auto (Gardner Road) assisted;12:33 p.m.: suspicious other (Spring Street)unable to locate; 12:51 p.m.: ambulance(Fourth Street) no FD service required; 1:24p.m.: 911 hang up (Central Street) accidental;3:20 p.m.: ambulance (Maple Street) transport;3:33 p.m.: officer wanted (Spruce Street)advised officer; 3:38 p.m.: trespass notice entry(Franklin Street) services rendered; 4:19 p.m.:911 call non-emergency (Central Street) no PDservice required; 4:32 p.m.: summons service(Mechanic Street) served; 4:38 p.m.: 209A serv-ice (Woodlawn Street) unable to serve; 4:41p.m.: summons service (Otter River Road)served; 4:43 p.m.: summons service (MillStreet) served; 4:44 p.m.: accident (WinterStreet) summons: Peter Mathew Clark, age 47of 47 Eastview Road, Keene, NH: leave scene ofproperty damage, negligent operation of MVand A&B with dangerous weapon; 4:56 p.m.:summons service (Hillside Drive) served; 4:59p.m.: summons service (Lakeview Drive)served; 6:34 p.m.: officer wanted (Pearl Drive)assisted; 7:39 p.m.: investigation (River Street)services rendered; 8:17 p.m.: FD call (AshStreet) services rendered; 9:12 p.m.: animalcomplaint (Ipswich Drive) refer to ACO; 11:29-11:54 p.m.: three building checks, secure; 11:40p.m.: general info (Williams Road) info taken.

THURSDAY, JULY 19

12:01-3:50 a.m.: 17 building checks, secure;12:40 a.m.: suspicious auto (Central Street)spoken to; 2:14 a.m.: burglar alarm (LincolnAvenue) checked, secure; 2:46 a.m.: ambulance(Central Street) transport; 3:45 a.m.: suspi-cious auto (Front Street) spoken to; 5:05 a.m.:

assist citizen (walk in) property returned toowner; 6:08 a.m.: animal complaint (Mill GlenRoad) spoken to; 10:09 a.m.: harassment orderviolation (Lincoln Avenue) spoken to; 10:20a.m.: domestic (Hale Street) report taken; 10:33a.m.: repossession of MV (Baldwinville StateRoad) property seized; 11:46 a.m.: harassmentorder service (North Street) served; 12:14 p.m.:officer wanted (Lincoln Avenue Extension)arrest: Matthew P. Sawyer, age 46 of 80 NorthSt., Winchendon: violation of harassment pre-vention order; 2:23 p.m.: noise complaint (MillGlen Road) spoken to; 2:52 p.m.: officer wanted(Front Street) gone on arrival; 3:25 p.m.: offi-cer wanted (Rice Road) assisted; 3:30 p.m.:investigation (School Street) arrest: Michael F.Woodward, age 49 of 201 School St.,Winchendon: distribution of class B drug,possession of class B drug, trafficking in classB substance (Oxycodone) and drug violationnear school or park; 3:35 p.m.: summons serv-ice (Old Gardner Road) unable to serve; 3:46p.m.: threats (Pearl Drive) assisted; 4:23 p.m.:suicide attempts (Main Street) transport; 4:47p.m.: officer wanted (Hale Street) services ren-dered; 7:01 p.m.: ambulance (Mill Street) trans-port; 7:13 p.m.: officer wanted (phone)unfounded; 7:18 p.m.: ambulance (SchoolStreet) services rendered; 7:24 p.m.: officerwanted (walk in) services rendered; 7:32 p.m.:ambulance (Whitney Street) transport; 7:51p.m.: 911 hang up (Krantz Road) services ren-dered; 8:20 p.m.: brush fire (BaldwinvilleRoad) report taken; 8:47 p.m.: ambulance(Baldwinville Road) transport; 11:05 p.m.: gen-eral info (Front Street) assisted.

FRIDAY, JULY 20

12:35-2:07 a.m.: 12 building checks, secure;12:57 a.m.: suspicious auto (Spring Street)checked, secure; 1:58 a.m.: registration check(Spring Street) checked, secure; 2:25 a.m.: reg-istration check (Poplar Street) area searchnegative; 5:02 a.m.; vandalism (Central Street)report taken; 5:11 a.m.: general info (CentralStreet) info taken; 7:08 a.m.: trespass noticeentry (Central Street) info given; 7:18 a.m.:trespass notice entry (Commercial Drive) infotaken; 9:08 a.m.: vandalism (Central Street)spoken to; 9:17 a.m.: welfare check (addresseswill not be printed) removed to hospital; 9:52a.m.: investigation (Spruce Street) unable tolocate; 10:47 a.m.: summons service (PearlDrive) served; 10:54 a.m.: suspicious auto(Monadnock Avenue) info taken; 11:24 a.m.:assist citizen (walk in) assisted; 11:38 a.m.:abandoned 911 call (Central Street) accidental;1:18 p.m.: suspicious auto (MonadnockAvenue) info taken; 1:26 p.m.: animal com-plaint (Mechanic Street) refer to ACO; 1:52p.m.: intoxicated person (Spring Street) assist-ed; 1:58 p.m.: ambulance (Sibley Road) trans-port; 2:16 p.m.: 209A service (walk in) served todefendant; 2:29 p.m.: general info (RiverStreet) gone on arrival; 3:23 p.m.: general info(Lakeview Drive) assisted; 4:09 p.m.: officerwanted (Glenallan Street) gone on arrival; 5:02p.m.: larceny (West Street) no PD servicerequired; 5:30 p.m.: accident (Glenallan Street)spoken to; 5:34 p.m.: general info (CentralStreet) assisted; 6:35 p.m.: burglary, B&E (OldCounty Road) report taken; 7:38 p.m.: ambu-lance (Washington Avenue) transport; 8:06p.m.: repossession of MV (Willoughby Road)info taken; 8:11 p.m.: missing person (CottageStreet) report taken; 9:53 p.m.: noise complaint(North Ashburnham Road) advised officer;10:03 p.m.: illegal dumping (phone) spoken to;11:20 p.m.: harassment (Pearl Street) spokento.

SATURDAY, JULY 21

12:11 a.m.: ambulance (Linden Street) trans-port; 12:25 a.m.: suspicious auto (BenjaminStreet) spoken to; 12:33 a.m.: animal complaint(Hill Street) unable to locate; 12:36-2:24 a.m.:seven building checks, secure; 1:26 a.m.:ambulance (Converse Drive) services ren-dered; 1:40 a.m.: suspicious auto (SummerDrive) checked, secure; 1:53 a.m.: assist otherPD (Hyde Park Drive) assisted; 2:03 a.m.: extrapatrols (Gardner Road) checked, secure; 2:07a.m.: extra patrols (Gardner Road) checked,secure; 5 a.m.: animal complaint (BrownStreet) services rendered; 10:34 a.m.: vandal-ism (Central Street) spoken to; 10:45 a.m.: VINinspection (Goodrich Street) assisted; 11:25a.m.: officer wanted (Lakeview Drive) spokento; 12:46 p.m.: accident (High Street) reporttaken; 1:41 p.m.: MV operating erratically(Spring Street) unfounded; 2:53 p.m.: firemutual aid (Old Turnpike Road) no FD servicerequired; 4:09 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street)verbal warning; 4:57 p.m.: accident (GlenallanStreet) report taken; 5:16 p.m.: ambulance(Maple Street) transport; 6:07 p.m.: officerwanted (West Street) spoken to; 6:11 p.m.: MVstop (Lakeshore Drive) verbal warning; 6:42p.m.: officer wanted (School Square) spokento; 7:24 p.m.: MV operating erratically(Gardner Road) advised officer; 7:54 p.m.:brush fire (Central Street) fire extinguished;8:01 p.m.: general juvenile (Summer Drive)spoken to; 8:10 p.m.: MV operating erratically(Gardner Road) spoken to; 8:27 p.m.: assistother agency (School Street) unable to locate;8:52 p.m.: parking violation (Main Street) traf-fic citation issued; 9:41 p.m.: noise complaint(North Ashburnham Road) unfounded; 9:54p.m.: MV operating erratically (GardnerRoad) refer to other PD; 10:06 p.m.: MV stop(Front Street) verbal warning; 10:07 p.m.: sus-picious other (Pearl Street) area search nega-tive; 10:20 p.m.: suspicious auto (SummerDrive) no PD service required; 11:05 p.m.: alco-hol violations (Main Street) spoken to; 11:09p.m.: disabled auto (River Street) spoken to;11:50 p.m.: suspicious person (BelmontAvenue) spoken to.

SUNDAY, JULY 22

12:14 a.m.: suspicious person (CentralStreet) no PD service required; 1:14 a.m.:ambulance (Ipswich Drive) transport; 1:27a.m.: loitering (Central Street) spoken to; 1:37-2:11 a.m.: three building checks, secure; 1:41a.m.: noise complaint (Cottage Street) spokento; 1:45 a.m.: MV stop (High Street) verbalwarning; 2:28 a.m.: officer wanted (walk in)spoken to; 7:57 a.m.: investigation(Monadnock Avenue) info taken; 8:52 a.m.:officer wanted (Spruce Street) spoken to; 9:10a.m.: 911 call non-emergency (Lake Road) referto other PD; 10 a.m.: assist citizen (SpringStreet) assisted; 10:14 a.m.: officer wanted(Royalston Road South) spoken to; 11:04 a.m.:burglar alarm (West Monomonac Road) spo-ken to; 1:32 p.m.: disabled auto (Spring Street)no PD service required; 1:47 p.m.: welfarecheck (addresses will not be printed) reporttaken; 4:08 p.m.: summons service(Baldwinville Road) unable to serve; 4:24 p.m.:summons service (Mill Street) unable to serve;4:36 p.m.: disabled auto (Spring Street) servic-es rendered; 6:02 p.m.: abandoned 911 call(Main Street) unfounded; 7:23 p.m.: noise com-plaint (Converse Drive) no cause for com-plaint; 7:53 p.m.: investigation (School Street)services rendered; 8:24 p.m.: MV stop (AlgerStreet) spoken to; 8:40 p.m.: harassment(phone) spoken to; 10:37 p.m.: noise complaint(Maple Street) no cause for complaint; 10:48p.m.: general info (Teel Road) no cause forcomplaint; 10:53 p.m.: welfare check (address-es will not be printed) unfounded.


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things get out of hand. It was, after all, anelection — not a war.

The same holds true today. In a couplemonths we’re going to have an election, notthe decisive battle in a war for the soul of thenation. But you wouldn’t know that fromsome of the hate being spewed from the farright. Even leaving aside the portion that isinevitably race-based, a refusal to debaterationally, a refusal to consider any opinionsother than your own, do you know what thiswill mean in January? It means that neither

President Obama nor President Romney willhave any hope of governing effectively, andthat, in turn, will mean that we’ll never beable even confront, much less solve, the enor-mous problems facing this country. How isthat good for anyone? I suspect we’re notgoing to get anywhere until the RepublicanParty is reclaimed by the moderate conserva-tives. My side went through this — we had toreclaim the party from the zanies on the farleft, and so until this moderation takes placeon the other side, well, all you have to do islook around and see where we’re headed. Nota pretty sight.

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Cupcakes anyone? A sweet treat with a twistBY JERRY CARTON

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WINCHENDON —It mightnot wind up like Bill Gates andMicrosoft or Ray Kroc andMcDonalds, but Winchendonnonetheless has another smallbusiness blooming this summer,so if you like cupcakes, and whodoesn’t, then Lindsay Kuchtahas a treat for you.

Log on to Facebook.com/hon-eykuchta, and you’ll see some ofthe most interesting cupcakeflavors you can imagine.Swedish fish, Dr. Pepper withtorched cherry Bacardi are justtwo of the more exotic requestsshe’s gotten, but if it’s conven-tional taste you’re looking for,Lindsay can do those too. So,how did this all begin?

“I’ve always loved cooking. Iloved the food classes I tookwith Theresa Packard in highschool. I love the Food

Channel,” Kutcha said.“When I was little, my grand-

mother on my father’s sidetaught me a lot, and I guess Iwas hooked.”

So the rising sophomore atSalem State has spent part ofthis summer in the kitchen.

“It’s been great. The responsehas been amazing,” exclaimedKutcha. “I’ve baked between 30and 40 dozen so far and peoplekeep asking for more, which isgratifying and exciting for me.Even people at work (MarketBasket in Rindge) have saidgood things about them andthey tell me to keep doing this.”

“I’ve gotten a lot of help,”Kuchta acknowledged. “Mymother, (Mona) has reallyhelped out with the businessend. In fact, I was actually mak-ing a profit but then I went onvacation.”

“My friend Peter Chlebecek,

has been great, and knowsabout pastries, so that’s beensuch a help to me,” she said.“My aunt Jen in Florida hasbeen a great inspiration to me,too. So has my friend Eleisha(Skinner) Ulmer, who sends mesupport and ideas all the wayfrom Alaska.”

Kuchta is majoring in com-munication with a minor inbusiness at Salem State, butreadily noted that, “I’ve alwayswanted a bakery. In fact, when Igo back to school, I’m taking thebusiness with me. I can use afriend’s apartment so I can keepthis going,” she said.

“This is a great way for me torelax. It doesn’t seem like workat all,” Kuchta remarked.

And about those varying fla-vor requests?

“I’m willing to try to do any-thing customers want. I wasasked for a Cheezit® cupcake

(In the interest of journalisticintegrity, that request camefrom this writer). I did that. Thefunny thing is, though, I’m notreally a cake person myself.Maybe that makes me objectiveabout what people want to try,”she chucked.

She’ll deliver, too, dependingon the distance.

“I want feedback, too. If peo-ple go to that Facebook page, Ilike hearing what people likeand don’t like and any ideasanyone has. The response hasbeen such a confidence booster.I love doing this,” Kutchaenthused.

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Lindsay Kuchta hard at work on acupcake creation

BY COLETTE KOTOCH

“The Spring of Arab” under this headingthe Arab people have fought multiple revolu-tions beginning from Tunis, Egypt, Yemen,Libya, and now Syria, where the fiercest bat-tles between the opposition represented bythe Syrian people and the Free Army, andthe Syrian regime represented by the presi-dent Bachar El Assad regular army started16 months ago, and which cost the civilianpeople more than 18,000 victims. It is thepeople who will rise up to an arbitrary sys-tem after suffering unjustly for more than 40years.

The revolution logic is the application ofdemocracy (the Syrian peoples’ right to votefree from any pressure) beyond the internalconflict over the Syrians there are moreexternal conflicts regarding the situation inSyria and the United States and its alliessupport for the opposition and a peacefultransition of the power in Syria and theSoviet Union and China who support theSyrian regime by moving weapons and mis-siles to the regime to stop the people protestacross all the Syrian cities. These differ-ences have been reflected over the UnitedNations (the Security Council resolution),also Iran supplied Assad Regime with armsaccording to the treaty between Syria andIran.

The Syrian regime power is counting onIran, which does not want to loosen thealliance with Assad and Russia, which doesnot have the intention to lose its politicalpartner Iran that needs Russia to continueits nuclear program plan and not to be alonefacing the United States and its warning tostop their nuclear plan. Also Russia wantsto regain its powerful name and its decisivevoice in the world as a supreme power.

Still the Syrian people are paying theprice of all the contradictions.

The foreign Iranian Ministry spokesman,Ramin Mehmanparast, said a couple daysago in a press conference that “The securityand stability of Syria are the security andstability in the region and the insecurityand instability in Syria will lead to anabsence of security and stability in theregion.”

In the context of a separate view, saidBritish foreign secretary William Hague,days ago, that his government will provideadditional support of human rightsactivists in Syria. According to a statementissued by the British Foreign office, thatHague said in the wake of his visit to arefugee camp Syrians in Ramtha north ofJordan, accompanied by his Jordaniancounterpart Nasser Judah, said his countrytrain and equip 20 Syrians to work ashuman rights activists, having trained earli-er in this year on documenting violationscommitted by the Syrian regime, and passthe evidence to the commission of inquiryinto the human rights council of the UnitedNation.

The human rights activist played a valu-able role in gathering evidence of violations

of human rights, and they were the first peo-ple who arrived on the scene of the tragicmassacre in Hula months ago; more than 96people were killed, also the United Nationscalled on Damascus to deal with the Syriansituation and contribute to a solution basedon dialogue between the Syrians; all theseedicts failed, Kofi Annan’s former UnitedNations secretary plan for a ceasefire com-promise led political dialogue aimed atdiplomatic reform without the departure ofthe president Bachar el Assad, the Annanplan did not find positive results betweenthe oppositions.

There is another tragic massacre inTrymse. More than 250 people have beenassassinated, adding to the daily bombard-ments by helicopter to Syrian cities such asHoms and Hama, and other Syrian cities.Robert Mudd, president of the internationalobservatory group in Syria noted that the“Popular movement of peaceful receded tothe borders of nothingness and that armedopposition spread, but chaos is great, thecapabilities are difficult to lead to seriouschanges on the ground.”

Mudd’s opinion doesn’t show the reality ofthe opposition movements and unity, reduc-ing the importance of the opposition; Mudddoesn’t talk in detail about the internationalobservers’ mission inside Syria and thedelay in their arrival to the places of themassacres that help the regime hiding manycrimes.

The most prominent event, on TuesdayJuly 17, a clash in the heart of Damascus,the old city, came initially from thePalestinian refugee camps clashed betweensecurity forces and militants in the camp.The next day, regular troops were bombard-ing the camp. There are various accounts ofparents about what happened, so says Ali, aresident who left his home in solidarity withdifficulty. He points out that a number ofactivists have told the parents need to leave,in preparation for a tough battle against theregime dissidents and insurgents “FreeArmy.”

He heard the sounds of explosions, thatrocked the neighborhood, before he canescape many of them toward the camp ofYarmouk, and adjacent neighborhoodsaren’t any safer.

On the other hand, explained Mohammed,the son of the district field, it’s the first timethat the neighborhood of Damascus hasfaced battles of this size, especially as it isvery difficult since Damascus retains tradi-tional and narrow alleys. The young mansaid, “There was heavy fighting and blowsexchanged between the security and armedmen of the ‘Free Army.’ ”

If we focus on how the battle progress ismoving from a city to another city and froma street to another street. Even thePalestinian camps rebelled against theregime. We can conclude a major support inPalestinian policy totally for the benefit ofthe opposition, seems clear, through asmany of the news that the opposition clash-es were reaching the capital planning for a

political pressure on the regime also point-ing that the possibility of the regime ofstanding strong is a low probability, thoughup from the people refusing any “Bachar”reform ideas. People protesting may lead toa serious collapse of the regime, so the reli-ability of the revolution carried out for abetter change and to a real turning point. Itis a successful project turning the SovietUnion policy to a negotiable way seen by thesupport of the president, Vladimir Putin, ofthe envoy of United Nations and the Arableague. Putin’s peace contribution came lateafter the Syrian crisis reached a criticalstage, also the many failures in the SecurityCouncil to introduce a resolution threaten-ing sanctions on the Syrian regime. Becauseof the veto from the Soviet Union is a goodopportunity for giving the Syrian regimethe time to continue their assassinationsagainst the civilians furthermore.

According to a spokesman for the Frenchforeign ministry, Bernard Valero, Francehas received information indicating con-cern for the movement of chemical weaponsby the regime in Damascus.

Unprecedented challenges to governmentrule in president Assad’s seat of powertouching directly the important pillars ofthe Syrian regime include an explosion of asuicide bomber that targeted a building ofnational security in Damascus on July 18during a ministerial meeting and killedSyrian defense minister, Daoud Abdullah,deputy Chief of General staff in the armyand Asef Shawkat, Interior minister. Thepresident of the national Security Council“Hisham Bakhtiar” in conjunction withthis, Syrian television announced the deathof identical Assad aide, Hassan Turkmani.The Syrian Free Army claimed the bomb-ing, which act received a large reaction,enabling the French foreign minister,Laurent Fabius, to call for the need for apolitical transition in Syria allowing theSyrian people to have a government thatexpresses deep aspirations, at the same timethe British foreign secretary William Haguesaid, “The bombing proves the need for a UNresolution.”

Finding more difficulty in this matter,Moscow would not allow the UN SecurityCouncil to issue a decision, which leads tothe support of UN “revolution” in Syria.

Russian foreign minister, Serger Lavrovpointed out that Russia can’t accept chapter11 penalties against the Syrian regime. TheRussian refusal paralyzes the United Nation(Security Council), while the people regis-tering more than 100 victims every singleday and thrown in the court of internation-al interactions that seek to resolve theirproblems at the expense of the Syrians whohave been killed. 150,000 Syrian refugees,30,000 in Lebanon and others in Turkey andJordan and many who have been displacedfrom their villages inside their countryneed financial support.

Amer Sadek, the opposition nationalcouncil representative said, “The peopleneed $300 million monthly to continue living

and the Ramadan Zakat donations should bereturned to the Syrian people.”

After all, it is not a surprise in the contextof the Syrian crisis, but a major eventaffects the columns in the building systemin Syria.

The presence of president Bachar-Al-Assad, and the traditional hierarchicalstructure of the state and the army, andalert the popular support all helps to con-tain the situation the current situation sug-gest the powerful increase of the oppositionthey are controlling more than 80% ofSyrian lands succeeded in establishing acommand and monitor and control alsoopposition tightened border control on theborders between Syria and Iraq, and Syriaand Turkey make it easy to access suppliesto the Free Army and the geography ofSyria which facilitates the communicationprogress which displays the regular armyunits to continuous attacks means that thefighting is taking place in all Syria’s length.

While the Syrian national council ispreparing for a quick transition throughRamadan celebration, Burgan Galion, oneof the executive national council membersaid on a TV interview that he doesn’tbelieve in international resolution, but he iscounting on the opposition power as he saidit is the only “effective one.”

We can understand that the oppositionwants to overthrow the regime completelyand the war is now has became an existen-tial war, and the opposition does not careabout the international forms of resolution.The scene shows the perseverance of theopposition and gives evidence of the exis-tence of a crucial decision, every step toexpect.

The Syrian regular army is finding diffi-culties for the constant fighting and thesplit-and-run; there are fewer ranks left ofthe regular army since at least 75 ranks ofthe regular Syrian army left and joined theFree Army according to the Syrian opposi-tion statistics.

Episodes of major trading left Bachar;and many of them opened channels of com-munications with the Free Army.

Despite the third Russian veto throughthe security council meeting for imposingsanctions on the Syrian regime, and despitethe failure of Annan’s peace plan, anddespite the United State’s refusal to extendfor the international observers existence inSyria, the opposition will not leave the battlebefore they will bury “Assad republic” andall the events on the ground are pointingthat the regime will be ending soon. TheFree Army with its light arms is a big chal-lenge for Russia which is capable of floodingthe regime with weapons without trying tosolve the real serious regime structuralproblem.

It is not a successful way of convincingthe Syrian people. Not Putin or Lavrov orIran can save a regime. The question is,“After Bachar is gone, what do the Syrianpeople want for their country?”

Syria: a perspective

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ASHBURNHAM — A specialfundraising concert to benefit theHistorical Piano Study Center will beheld on Sunday, July 29 at 4 p.m. at theAshburnham Community Church.Pianist Yuan Sheng, of the faculty ofthe Central Conservatory of Music,Beijing, is donating a repeat of theDebussy and Ravel program he willbe playing earlier in the week at theInternational Keyboard Institute andFestival, The New School for Music,Mannes College, New York. InAshburnham, Sheng will play the1877 “Extra-grand modèle de concert”(extra-large concert grand) pianofrom the Frederick Collection. Erard,a leading builder of pianos in Francefor more than a century, was supplierof pianos to the Paris Conservatoire;Erard was a favorite make of manycomposers and pianists throughoutthe 19th century, into the 20th.

Admission of $25 per person, chil-dren and students, $10, will help sup-port the general running expenses ofthe Piano Study Center, the onlyresource in the United States wheremusicians and music lovers can playon and hear fine grand pianos bymajor European makers c.1790-1928,as known to the great composers ofthe standard piano repertoire. A spe-

cial, limited-edition CD, recorded thenight before this concert, is plannedas a thank-you to be given only to con-tributors of $100 or more in support ofThe Study Center.

Sheng, who earned his undergradu-ate and advanced music degrees inNew York, and has performed inter-nationally in solo recitals and withorchestras, learned of the FrederickPiano Collection from New Yorkpianist colleagues. Excited about thenew insights into the piano repertoireto be gained by playing originalinstruments, he recorded audio-videomaterial at the Frederick Collectionlast summer, for later broadcast in sixinstallments of his weekly ChinaPublic Television program.

For further information, pleasevisit the websitewww.FrederickCollection.org;e-mail [email protected],or phone the Fredericks at(978) 827-6232. No advancereservations are necessary.Historical Piano Concerts, Inc.is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi-zation; all donations are tax-deductible. The church, at 84Main St., (Rte.12)Ashburnham, is fully wheel-chair accessible.


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support given us throughout our recent loss. Thanks to those

who said a prayer, sent cards, food, flowers, or donations. All

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Malcolm William Connor, 83GEORGETOWN, ME —

Malcolm William Connor(DDS) age 83 passed overpeacefully, surrounded by hisloving wife Cynthia and fami-ly in the early morning hoursof Saturday, July 14, 2012, athis mother’s summer cottagein Bay Point, ME.

Malcolm William was born on June 29, 1929,in Norwood, the son of Michael MalcolmConnor and Edith Gray Eisenhauer. Malcolmwas the oldest of three siblings.

His love for skiing and golf was given birthon the hills of Toy Town Tavern. He graduat-ed from Murdock High School in Winchendonin 1947. While at Boston College, Malcolmbecame the first ski captain of the BostonCollege Ski Team and graduated in 1951. Laterthat same year, Malcolm joined the UnitedStates Air Force. He was stationed in Texaswhere he met Anna Mae Buehrig. Theymoved to Chicago where they began theirfamily while Malcolm attended Loyola Schoolof Dentistry receiving his doctorate in dentalsurgery on June 11, 1958. Malcolm choseDanvers to begin his career in dentistry andenjoyed a practice there for over 40 years.Malcolm and Anna had six children.

In 1996 Malcolm married Cynthia Connor,his longtime companion, atop KillingtonMountain, VT. He loved nature and enjoyedskiing and traveling throughout the country.His golf game was better than most, compet-ing in tournaments throughout New England

where he won many friends, trophies andaccolades. Malcolm, Cynthia and theirbeloved dog Satchell RVed throughout thecountry for some six years, visiting family &friends including summers in Bay Point, ME,winters in Killington, VT, Wakefield, NH,Park City, UT, and Port St. Lucie, FL.

Malcolm was an avid skier and golfer shoot-ing 80 in his last round near his home in PortSt. Lucie, just a few weeks prior to his passing.

Malcolm is predeceased by his parentsMichael Malcolm Connor and Edith GrayEisenhauer and by his granddaughterCorrinne Patricia Connor.

Malcolm is survived by his wife CynthiaStoddard Connor of Port St. Lucie, his chil-dren; Theresa Ann, Michael Joseph, PeterJames, Mark William, Margaret Mary, PatrickGerard; mother of his children, Anna MaeBuehrig Connor; his stepchildren, Kim WilgoMcClure, and Scott Albert Wilgo; his brotherMichael Malcolm Connor, and sister MargaretMary Bartlett; 15 grandchildren two great-grandchildren, and a gaggle full of nieces andnephews.

A memorial Mass to honor the life and spir-it of Malcolm was celebrated at St. Mary’sChurch on Lincoln Street in Bath, ME onWednesday, July 18, 2012.

Donations accepted in his name to theSpecial Olympics, 125 John Roberts Road #5,South Portland, ME 04106.

Arrangements are under the direction andcare of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick,ME.

Beverly Ann (Blake) Saunders, 77NASHUA, NH — Beverly

Ann (Blake) Saunders, age 77of Nashua, NH died Monday,May 7, 2012 at the LaheyClinic in Burlington sur-rounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born June 22,1934 in Winchendon and wasthe daughter of Clifford Sr.

and Alvina F. (Brooks) Blake. She was prede-ceased by a son Randy Alli, by a daughter,Ann-Margaret and by two brothers, Richardand Donald; and by two sisters, Lorraine andShirley.

Beverly loved New England sports, most ofall the Red Sox and the Patriots. Her family,especially her grandchildren, were what sheconsidered her best accomplishments, andshe took every opportunity she could to spendtime with them. Family was her focus in lifeand she will be missed by all that knew her.

Besides her loving husband Paul she leavesfive sons: Scott Alli and his wife Helen of

Florida, John Richard and his wife Margot ofNashua, Kennedy Richard and his wifeCheryl of Londonderry, NH, Dan Campbelland his wife Nicole of Nashua and DarenCampbell and his wife Haidy of Manchester,NH; two daughters: Candi Bredburg and herhusband Larry of Winchendon and JoniPauly and her husband Doug of Merrimack,NH; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grand-children and many nieces, nephews and dearfriends. She leaves four sisters: Norma ofSouth Carolina, Betty of Winchendon,Thelma of Westminster and Gloria ofGardner; and two brothers, Cliff ofWinchendon and Fred.

She was the loving wife of Paul Saunders ofNashua, NH.

Dumont Funeral Home was entrusted witharrangements, which included services onThursday, May 10. A private burial took placethe following morning in Riverside Cemetery,Winchendon.

OBITUARIESRichard E. Amidon, 79

WINCHENDON — RichardE. Amidon, age 79, ofWinchendon, formerly ofBaldwinville, died earlyThursday morning, July 19 inHeywood Hospital, Gardnerafter a long illness.

Richard was born inTempleton, June 13, 1933 a son

of the late Edward and Eva (Hines) Amidon,and lived in Baldwinville for many yearsbefore moving to Winchendon 23 years ago.Richard’s beloved wife of 54 years, Betty E.(Erickson) Amidon, died in 2008.

Richard was a long time member ofMemorial Congregational Church ofBaldwinville. He was a founding member ofthe Snowbound Club in Winchendon and pastpresident of the Mill Glen CampersAssociation. Richard proudly served hiscountry during the Korean War with theUnited States Army. He was a former memberof the Lt. Roger P. Warfield American LegionPost 373 and a current member of the EugeneM. Connor Post 193 American Legion ofWinchendon. He recently received his 50 yearpin from the American Legion.

Richard loved sports. He enjoyed Nascar,watching the Red Sox and all the local teams.When he was in Florida Richard enjoyedshrimping. One of his most cherished memo-ries was when he went shrimping with DaleEarnhardt Sr. Most of all Richard lovedspending time with his family. He enjoyedtraveling with Betty and will always beremembered for his July 4th fireworks dis-plays for his grandchildren. Those displaysbrought him great enjoyment.

Richard will be sadly missed by two sonsRon S. Amidon and his wife Rena of

Templeton and Jim C. Amidon and his wifeRhea of Boynton Beach, FL; three daughters:Lori J. Huhtala and her husband Peter ofGranite Bay, CA, Lynn H. Davis and her hus-band Gordon of Baldwinville, and Nancy J.Amidon of Gardner; two brothers: ErnestAmidon of Phillipston and Raymond Amidonof California; 13 grandchildren; Kyle, Apriland Chelsey Amidon, Nathan Gotantas,Angela Berkey, Matthew, Christopher, andMichael Sullivan, Samantha Huhtala, RachelDavis, and Samuel and Julian Graves; twogreat-grandchildren; Maisy Grace Amidon,and MacKenzie Gotantas, and several niecesand nephews. Richard was predeceased byhis granddaughter Alyssa Jean Amidon andhis brother Edward Amidon.

Relatives and friends were planning tohonor and celebrate Richard’s life by gather-ing for visiting hours in the CommunityChapel of Lamoureux Fletcher and SmithFuneral

Home, 105 Central St., Gardner on SundayJuly 22, 2012. His funeral service withMilitary honors will be held privately for thefamily.

Should friends desire donations inRichard’s memory may be made to theGardner Visiting Nurses Association, 34Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440 or to theMemorial Congregational ChurchRenovation Fund, PO Box 100, Baldwinville,MA 01436.

To sign the online guestbook for Richardplease visit our website athttp://www.fletchercares.com. The familyhas entrusted the care of Richard’s arrange-ments to the Lamoureux Fletcher and SmithFuneral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner, MA01440.

Mary Evelyn (Bouchard) Regan, 82LEOMINSTER — Mary

Evelyn (Bouchard) Regan, 82years old of Ashburnham,formerly of Leominster, diedWednesday, June 20, 2012 inHealthAlliance-LeominsterHospital. She is survived byher son Leslie R. Regan ofLeominster, her daughters

Theresa M. Cormier of Winchendon, CynthiaA. Rocheleau of Winchendon, Linda J. Will ofSouth Burlington, VT, and Brenda L. Livi ofAthol, her brothers Leo Bouchard ofConnecticut and Norman Bouchard ofVermont, her sisters Lucille Greeno andSimone Columb both of Vermont, and BerthaBerg of Connecticut, her friend MauriceDelisle of Ashburnham, 12 grandchildren andeight great grandchildren. She was prede-

ceased by her husband Robert L. Regan andher brother Roland Bouchard.

Mary was born Feb. 18, 1930 in Franklin,VT daughter of Honorah and Alphonsine(Martel) Bouchard and had lived inLeominster for many years. She had workedat E.B. Kingman Co. in Leominster for 32years, retiring in 1995. She had also workedfor Onyx Catering in Leominster. Mary was amember of St. Leo’s Church and theLeominster Senior Center. She had volun-teered at BINGO at both St. Joseph’s Churchand the Knights of Columbus and had volun-teered at Our Father’s Table.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June26 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son FuneralHome, Leominster with a mass in St. Leo’sChurch, Leominster. Burial will in St. Leo’sCemetery, Leominster, at a later date.

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SPORTSSPORTSKids test their mettle against triathlon

WINCHENDON — TheClark Memorial YMCA kids’triathlon was a great success,with kids in several agegroups competing againstothers in their own agegroups.

Since in triathlon the goalof each athlete is really tobeat his or her own best timein each event, running, swim-ming or riding; and some-times an athlete is better atone part of the event thananother, it is sometimes quitea great race and not clear whobeats who even as they cross afinish line.

The Courier is printingonly the final places achievedby these young athletes, notthe complicated scoringprocess, in the order in whichthey placed.

BOYS/GIRLS AGE 7-8

1. Benjamin Sykes B 2 Brady Killay B 3 April Weeks G 4 Emma Dunn G 5 Brady Dufour B 6 Taylor Patterson G 7 Lachlan Ireland B 8 Dustin Waterhouse B 9 Shelley Johnston G 10 Caroline Weeks G 11 Morgan Eldredge G 12 Vinny Dellasanta B 13 Jason O’Sullivan B 14 Jackson Green B 15 Alexandra Sykes G 16 Ryan Quinn B 17 Nola Patty G 18 Alexandra Dunn G

BOYS/GIRLS 9-10

1 Zack Allen B 2 Joseph Pervier B 3 Sam Graham B

4 Hunter Murphy B 5 Chris Keefe B 6 Chiara Nevard G 7 Jac Carrigan B 8 Rachel Burke G 9 John P. Reilly B 10 Madeline Keefe G 11 Silvina Mizrahi G 12 Eric Hogan B 13 Anthony Divol B 14 Egan Hali Carter G 15 Brooke Janson G

BOYS/GIRLS 11-12

1 Thomas Graham B 2 Andrew Weeks B 3 Grady Burke B 4 David Gardner B 5 Rachel Killay G 6 Steven Weeks B 7 Kylie LaFreniere G 8 Thomas Hogan B 9 Ciara Reilly B 10 Malakai Kraskouskas B

With temperatures soaring, the final leg of the raceis a beater; and it shows.


Finally finding a way to cool off is the goal at the endof the grueling race.

WINCHENDON — Every year itgrows a little larger; and attractsathletes from further and furtheraway. This year was no exception;and Max Performance organizersare well pleased they found the LakeDenison and roads of Toy Town.

Winchendon is now home to twostate level events, both quite diversefrom one another. In July the buffathletes compete head to head inthree part run, swim, bikeMassachusetts Triathlon; and inAugust the Massachusetts Statechili cook off inspires a whole dif-ferent genre of folks.

Overall male winner was PaulNoone, age 29 of Worcester with afinal time of 1:52:19. He was closelyfollowed in the male category bynumber two William Schuman, age49 of West Hartford at 1:55:08 andnumber three Patrick Dwyer, age 41of Arlington who tied at 1:55:08.

Overall female winner wasCatherine Sterling, age 36 of WestBoylston with at time of 1:58:58. Shewas followed at number two byKaitlin Anelauskas, age 27 ofSomerville with a time of 2:05:23;and at number three, a local com-petitor Robin Sandos, age 32 ofGardner with a time of 2:05:36.

Under a heading “Best of Us”, thetop males were again Noone, Dwyerand in third Zoltan Varga, age 43 ofWaltham with a time of 1:55:30. Topfemales were Sterling, Anelauskasand Kristen Moore, age 38 ofSomerville with a time of 2:06:00.

The Athena winner in thewomen’s category was ChristineCarroll, age 27, of Mansfield with atime of 3:37:57.

AGE GROUP WINNERSMALE, UNDER 19Rank Name Hometown Final time 1 Eric Kirouac Goshen 2:16:27 2 Logan Marshall Altamont NY

2:20:26 3 Dakota Greenblatt South

Berwick ME 2:27:17

MALE 20-24

1 Robert Hollinger Averill ParkNY 1:56:19

2 Craig Mitchell Worcester 1:57:47 3 Joe Weber Gardner 2:10:41

MALE 25-291 Daniel Lambrecht Norwood

2:09:32 2 Nikolas Pappastratis Boston

2:10:10 3 Tim Wood Holden 2:11:57

MALE 30-341 Patrick Tarpy Providence RI

1:55:44 2 John Cline Boston 2:00:27 33 Nate Thomas Bedford 2:01:00

MALE 35-391 Allan Horton Hudson 2:01:34 2 Braden Larmon Newburyport

2:03:25 3 Ian Grimstad Hudson NH 2:06:18

MALE 40-441 Zoltan Varga Waltham 1:55:30 2 Steve Levandosky Hopkinton

2:01:56 3 David Werbel Barrington RI

2:12:13

MALE 45-491 Ted MacMahon Harvard 1:58:51 2 Jason Massa Concord NH 2:02:13 3 David Lavalle Arlington 2:02:34

MALE 50-541 Rich Angelo Beverly 2:06:23 2 Don Alden Lincoln 2:10:13 3 Patrick Smith Salem 2:12:20

MALE 55-591 Thomas McGee Ottawa ON

1:59:27 2 Brian Igoe Weston 2:15:07 3 Douglas Manners East

Longmeadow 2:19:48

MALE 60-641 Keith Woodward Stowe VT

2:10:28 2 Tom Kinneman North Andover

2:14:21 3 Paul Lambert Leominster 2:21:01

MALE 65+1 Bob Sagor Greenfield 2:34:07 2 Daniel Fritzsche Carmel NY

3:04:43

CLYDESDALE WINNERS1 Paul Newman (40) Charlton

2:20:16 2 John Sullivan (38) Rowley

2:24:31 3 Peter Linnard (36) Weston 2:29:42

MALE NEWBIE WINNERS1 Ted Julian (45) Lincoln 2:19:23 2 Francesco Puig-Basagoiti (36)

Boston 2:29:44 3 Peter Smulowitz (36) Concord

2:37:27 4 Dan Ashaffenburg (25) New

Haven 2:39:17 5 Eitam Shacham (42) Newton

2:43:29 6 David Howe (35) Townsend

2:47:13 7 Alexander Thamel (19) Paxton

2:47:17 8 Brian Paul (44) Dover 2:54:05

9 Donald Gothing (23) Boston2:58:37

10 Dave Stephenson (49) Taunton3:01:19

FEMALE 19 & YOUNGER1 Alyssa Bezreh Needham 2:42:08

FEMALE 20-241 Kathryn Jinks Salem 2:15:16 2 Lauren Small Kennebunk ME

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2:37:46

FEMALE 25-291 Meg MacSwan Chestnut Hill

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2:19:37

FEMALE 30-341 Andrea Love Cambridge 2:20:08 2 Catherine Mendel Somerville

2:24:12 3 Laura Miyakawa Arlington

2:25:31

FEMALE 35-391 Kristin Moore Somerville 2:06:44 2 Caitlin Salyer Weston 2:13:59 3 Kaen Gregorczyk Paxton 2:20:27

FEMALE 40-441 Tracy McCurdy Wellesley 2:10:50 2 Kate Queeney Amherst 2:22:49 3 Deb Levesque Taunton 2:28:54

FEMALE 45-491 Elaine Metcalf Wellesley 2:30:06 2 Heather Cronin Plymouth

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FEMALE 50-541 Pattie Dalconzo Harvard 2:17:43 2 Ann Domigan Reading 2:25:56 3 Ruth Brediger Lynn 2:41:12

FEMALE 55-591 Sharon Johnson Andover 2:14:10 2 Jan Shillieto West Brookfield

2:34:11 3 Carolyn Shea Braintree 2:36:50

FEMALE 60-641 Peggy Buxton Sterling 2:58:53 2 Carol Fanning South Portland

ME 3:01:27

FEMALE NEWBIE WINNERS(AGE)

1 Lauren Small (20) KennebunkME 2:33:24

2 Alicia Collins (41) Newton 2:40:38 3 Amah Edoh (30) Somerville

2:44:47 4 Nava Almog (45) Wayland 2:46:10 5 Kathleen Karpe (50) Hopkinton

2:48:54 6 Silvinia Mizrahi (44) Boston

2:51:38 7 Lorie Landry (39) Fitchburg

2:52:09 8 Emily Trahan (31) Somerville

2:52:17 9 Rachel Defelippis (34) Quincy

3:01:21 10 Janet Baglione (49) Quincy

3:01:22

Co-ed triathlon pits athletes against own times, not each other

Doneen Durling photo

Men and women, identified in the water only by the color of the swim caps, surge tothe water’s edge and the next leg of the journey

WINCHENDON — More than 100 entrants in the women’s onlystate level triathlon worked through biking, running andswimming at Lake Denison. The first 25 were listed with infor-mation in last week’s Courier.Max Performance, organizers of the state level triathlon andwomen’s Title IX triathlon, were well pleased with the goodturn out this year.In addition to these people who made their mark, BonniePowell-Kuta of Sudbury, Sarah Bowers of Natick, JessicaBergden of Billerica and Jody Blank of Brookline made a gal-lant try at the course.

Women’s Triathlon CompetitorsRank Name HometownFinalSwim Run Bike26 Kelsey ObenourNarragansett RI2:50:2734:341:10:06 1:02:2527 Jennifer AndersonIpswich 2:50:54 36:04 1:12:03 58:4828 Lynn Brannon Columbus, OH2:51:40 36:04 1:12:03 1:03:2929 Anna Koralova Hoboken, NJ 2:51:47 37:11 1:13:50 55:3730 Samantha Kane Chicopee 2:53:38 32:21 1:19:04 57:4131 Lisa Fortuna Melrose 2:53:55 34:40 1:19:00 55:1932 Tracy Panzarella Norwood 2:55:09 31:04 1:17:07 1:04:0733 Nora Verzone Attleboro 2:55:56 30:03 1:14:48 1:07:5034 Karen Lim Guilford CT 2:56:15 33:01 1:17:22 1:02:2735 Stephanie ShentonConcord 2:57:04 35:07 1:14:10 1:05:1736 Laura BarbagalloTrumbull CT2:57:3034:07 1:15:50 1:04:5437 Andrea LamonicaNorth Attleboro 2:58:39 33:16 1:17:301:04:5638 Taylor Briesno Mansfield 2:58:51 25:25 1:24:22 1:04:2139 Yvonne Wandless Gardner 2:58:58 35:41 1:09:04 1:10:4940 Veronika Patty Winchendon 3:00:00 32:30 1:09:55 1:14:3941 Kaitlin Owen Bridgewater 3:01:08 23:17 1:27:12 1:08:0542 Annette FlorczakRoslindale 3:01:37 35:00 1:22:50 1:00:41

43 Lacey Golonka Denver CO 3:01:44 27:24 1:22:49 1:08:0444 Shirin Shams Wayland 3:02:50 37:42 1:19:26 1:00:5645 Ruth Tannert Roslindale 3:03:42 38:37 1:18:27 1:03:4546 Julia Wayner Glastonbury CT3:03:4732:41 1:14:55 1:13:0947 Maureen O’ConnorCambridge3:05:00 42:03 1:19:32 57:5948 Kristin ComproskyIspwich 3:06:55 35:14 1:20:20 1:05:1749 Ali Machnik Warwick RI 3:07:25 25:46 1:17:13 1:20:4350 Kirsten Orender Byfield 3:08:23 34:54 1:15:15 1:14:2951 Melissa Seastead Sudbury 3:08:31 37:05 1:20:18 1:05:4152 Sara Lane Lexington 3:08:46 34:26 1:21:09 1:08:4353 Susan Johnson Belmont 3:08:56 35:20 1:25:13 1:01:5754 Christtie DustmanWest Roxbury3:10:1437:361:21:52 1:05:5155 Anne MacGlaflinClaremont NH3:10:3239:16 1:15:36 1:11:0556 Colette Goguen Winchendon 3:11:53 37:54 1:19:36 1:10:5157 Erin Geshwiler Hopkinton 3:12:10 32:02 1:20:41 1:15:0058 Renata Ferrari Boston 3:12:17 37:02 1:28:06 1:03:1859 Maryann Buma Northbridge 3:12:52 33:15 1:22:30 1:12:0860 Nora Scanlan Bow NH 3:12:53 33:12 1:21:59 1:14:3761 Stacy BoumenotAshburnham 3:13:09 39:00 1:21:14 1:07:3762 Susan HolcombeWethersfield CT3:13:2834:001:19:56 1:16:0063 Danielle ViscontiStratford CT 3:14:08 35:14 1:23:53 1:10:5164 Gail Dellasanta Lunenburg 3:14:11 39:51 1:18:09 1:11:2465 Pamela Shaw Medway 3:14:17 36:52 1:21:32 1:11:3766 Emma O’Connor Royalston 3:14:30 46:16 1:15:26 1:06:5367 Daria HaywardLondonderry NH3:14:3537:071:22:16 1:11:3868 Theresa CapobiancoNorthborough 3:14:45 39:38 1:18:351:12:1569 Bobbi BoudmanWolfeboro NH3:15:29 34:32 1:25:54 1:09:3670 Carolina Dibiase Seekonk 3:16:09 40:51 1:25:11 1:05:2871 Patricia Sullivan Acton 3:16:43 41:04 1:17:32 1:14:2072 Cara Ball Brookline 3:17:03 28:03 1:25:59 1:19:2373 Jessica MillhollandBraintree 3:17:25 39:10 1:24:26 1:07:3574 Meghan Bilz Milford, NH 3:17:42 38:31 1:28:49 1:04:50

75 Julie Coppenrath Clinton 3:17:45 36:03 1:21:21 1:15:5776 Liz Martin Dracut 3:17:49 35:29 1:26:25 1:12:5077 Sarah Poling Billerica 3:19:06 34:33 1:26:11 1:14:1078 Cheryl Dufault Winchendon 3:19:41 38:59 1:19:37 1:15:3779 Monica Mehigan Maynard 3:20:10 36:59 1:27:23 1:12:3880 Kimberly AtkinsonWestford 3:20:17 36:29 1:24:27 1:11:4081 Sharon Nelson Gardner 3:20:58 36:10 1:24:30 1:14:3782 Debbie Giniewicz Rutland 3:21:58 32:16 1:26:27 1:18:4583 Robyn Martin Orange CT 3:23:18 32:52 1:25:27 1:21:3584 Arianne NartyasariDanvers 3:24:06 37:38 1:29:36 1:13:3885 Julieann RainvilleWayland 3:25:04 34:54 1:24:38 1:19:0786 Melissa Sparks Warwick RI 3:25:23 40:53 1:18:49 1:22:1887 Suzanne JohnsonBedford NH 3:25:31 38:28 1:20:26 1:21:5488 Diana Andrade BlaisMillbury 3:26:11 36:49 1:26:53 1:18:5889 Carolyn McCarthy Holden 3:27:30 34:29 1:26:40 1:20:2590 Kelly Jancaitis Sterling 3:27:57 41:28 1:24:41 1:17:5091 Rachael Dube Dublin NH 3:27:59 47:07 1:23:42 1:11:4592 Kathleen Gerhard Dudley 3:29:16 38:39 1:29:32 1:16:5093 Jean Guglielmi Braintree 3:30:24 42:02 1:22:20 1:22:0394 Angela McDormanMaineville OH 3:30:46 57:20 1:21:451:04:3695 Sandra Gibbons Stratford CT 3:34:18 34:55 1:22:41 1:32:3696 Eleonora MorrellClifton Park NY3:34:48 39:21 1:30:201:18:1897 Melissa Reilly Bedford NH 3:35:17 38:12 1:25:14 1:26:2098 Peggy Bradley HartNorwalk CT3:39:1143:25 1:25:51 1:23:4299 Alison Egan Cambridge 3:40:24 47:45 1:31:55 1:14:32100 Patti Ryan West Roxbury 3:40:56 44:02 1:32:04 1:18:32101 Kristie Capurso Millbury 3:42:22 42:51 1:27:27 1:28:19102 Linda FitzpatrickHopkinton 3:45:09 46:32 1:29:39 1:23:05103 Danielle Littee Hyde Park 3:54:29 30:58 1:48:45 1:30:49104 Heidi Enzmann Lexington 3:59:20 49:49 1:29:31 1:35:46105 Alison BerrymanBelchertown4:09:10 35:43 1:37:55 1:50:42

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WINCHENDON — As Julywanes, August annually approach-es, of course, and that means it’salmost time for football and cheer-ing, and as Winchendon Pop Warnerlaunches its’ sixth season, newcheer safety rules are in place.

“Pop Warner is very specificabout ensuring safety for footballand cheering,” assured WPW CheerDirector Sue Polcari. “All cheercoaches and cheer coordinators are

required to take and pass the ASEPcertificate class. New cheer coachesand shadow demonstration trainersare required to take an onlinecourse about safety.”

Everyone over 18 must pass aCORI check.

A minimum of one adult certifiedin CPR is also required, and whilenational rules stipulate a ratio ofone adult for every 12 athletes,Winchendon surpasses that.

Coaches are also being encour-aged to attend a “hands-on” Pop

Warner clinic to review safety rulesand regulations.

But those aren’t the only meas-ures being implemented.

“There are new, very strict guide-lines,” regarding cheerleaders’ skillprogression, said Polcari. “The newskill progression sheet is document-ed,” so there are reasonable certain-ties that one level of skill has beenmastered before moving on to thenext.

Ten hours of conditioning arerequired now before anyone can do

any stunting.“There are specific clothing rules,

too,” noted Polcari, pointing outthat neither jewelry nor nail polishare permitted, and neither are snapsand zippers.

“We’re doing everything we can,”to guarantee as safe an experienceas possible,” said Polcari.

Locally, WPW has four teams slat-ed for the 2012 season. The TinyMites are comprised of the 5-7 yearolds; the Jr. Pee Wees are 8-9; the PeeWees are 10-12 years, and the

Midgets are for 13-15 year olds.Registrations are still being

accepted, the nominal deadlinebeing Tuesday, July 31, and is opento any youngster of either genderwho will be between 5 and 15 onTuesday. There are no tryouts —everyone who signs up will be on ateam.

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MILFORD — Recording nearly 50personal bests, the Castaways swimteam rallied over the weekend toclaim their first divisional crown byedging Manchester YMCA inMilford Rotary’s 44th annual sum-mer meet.

Seven different swimmers (EmmaBates, Arielle and MichaelaBenedict, Cassie DeCarolis, Drewand Mark Lawrence, and TylerYoung) took first place in various

events for the Castaways.Katie L’Ecuyer, Madi Drew, and

Alex Wilson swam to wins for theClark Sharks in their division.

Bates won the 11-12 girls 50 free in27.02. Arielle Benedict took the girls8U 25 free; sister Michaela tallied inthe girls 11-12 breaststroke,DeCarolis earned top honors in thegirls 13-14 200, Drew Lawrence wonthe boys U8 while runner up DustinWaterhouse shaved 18 seconds offhis previous best time. MarkLawrence captured the boys 13-14

100 free while Young won the 200 inthe boys 11-12 event.

L’Ecuyer grabbed the girls 200 inthe 15-19 age group. Drew took herdivision of the 11-12 girls 50 free andWilson scored in the boys 11-12 50free.

The Castaways, with 27 swimmerscompeting had found themselves 200points behind after Saturday’s com-petition and were still down by 100part way through Sunday’s actionbefore mounting their furiouscharge.

Piling up points for high finishes,the team squeaked out a win thatleft coach Barbara Lawrence mar-veling.

“Our success came because everysingle one of our swimmers con-tributed points and lifted the team,”she said. “Every swimmer gainedsuccess by seeing their peers suc-ceed. Even first time swimmers likeJacob Pervier and Jaci Langfordhad their first official meets, andthey gave us valuable points. Sofrom top to bottom, every one of

these kids played a valuable role inour winning first place.”

She added, “I was proud, too, thatour kids showed great sportsman-ship, reaching across to congratu-late opponents. At the same time,each swimmer was setting the barhigher. They exceeded all my expec-tations and we had fun too.”

The Castaways are inPeterborough today for thePentathlon at Adams Playground.

Castaways win divisional

Oh, Adam….

We all know thegreater the stagein sports, thegreater the pres-

sure. You can make a prettystrong case that nowhere isthis more true than the backnine of a major golf champi-onship. The history booksare full of legendary collaps-es, and to that list you could now add thename of Adam Scott. The affable Aussie, aclass act all the way, including in the mediacenter afterwards, took a four shot leadinto the final round of Sunday’s OpenChampionship and still led by a couplewhen he reached the 15th tee. Scott, by hisown estimation, was maybe six swingsfrom his first Major. Instead, he proceededto finish bogey-bogey-bogey-bogey and loseby a shot to a shocked Ernie Els, suddenlyonly the fourth person to have multiple USand British Open titles on their resume.

Ernie’s victory was popular, of course. Allof us who are golf fans invariably root for the“Big Easy” every week, and we know that at42, he isn’t likely to have a whole lot of legiti-mate chances at a Major, so this was great tosee. It’s especially cool because it came justtwo months after Els was inducted into theHall of Fame. Not too many guys ever get fourMajors. You can’t help but feel badly for Scott,especially since he seemed to have the 2011

Masters in his grasp only to seeCharl Schwartzel finish with analmost unbelievable fourstraight birdies, but Scott’s aworld class competitor (winnerof The Players at 23) and pre-sumably he’ll bounce back andeventually land a Major. In anyevent, it made for thrilling TV.

Links golf, even without theexpected winds, is a whole different animalthan what we play in the States. I was hopingfor those howling winds, which would havemade the thing even more fun, but alas, theweather was placid. Ah well. Tiger Woodsplayed okay. Finishing third, he did not, how-ever, dominate the weekend the way he didback in the day. Those days are gone butWoods stayed close enough to help the ratings.However, I’m glad that ESPN doesn’t do muchgolf. Their commentary and overall coverageis significantly weaker than CBS, NBC, andthe Golf Channel. I’ll take Johnny Miller(NBC) and Nick Faldo (CBS/TGC) over PaulAzinger any day.

Now to the NCAA’s handling of Penn State.Why the university itself didn’t exercise more“institutional authority” baffles me. Whythere was even the slightest debate about thatstatue of Joe Paterno baffles me. You obvious-ly can’t have a statue of a guy who knew aboutchild rape sitting outside your stadium.Shutting down the program entirely would

have been unfair to the kids who play therenow. But reducing scholarships and denyingbowl eligibility hits where it hurts. The uni-versity should have taken these steps on theirown but since the powers that be still don’tseem to get it, good for the often deservedlymaligned NCAA to take action. As regards thevacating of wins from 1998 through 2011,that’s just for show. Those games happened.The NCAA has, in the past, “vacated” runnerup basketball finishes of UMass, Memphis(both coached by John Calipari) andJacksonville. But those games happened, too.The other sanctions are the killers A fouryear bowl ban will send potential recruitsscurrying elsewhere (College Park seems likea nice spot to me), and the fine is enormous.Good for the NCAA.

Oft times in a baseball season, one devastat-ing loss can send a young team reeling. It hap-pened just about this time last year to thePittsburgh Pirates, who dropped a game to theAtlanta Braves on one of the worst calls I’veever seen. The Buccos spiraled downwardafter that, and though I can’t prove a correla-tion, we all know it had a major impact, right?Well, last Friday night, the young WashingtonNationals blew a 9-0 lead to those same Braves,then lost the opener of Saturday’s doublehead-er and suddenly their lead in the NL East wasin dire jeopardy. But the Nats responded bywinning the last two games of the series, thusearning a split. Maybe these kids, rather than

falling apart, are young enough to be impervi-ous to the pressure of a pennant race. Most ofus are rooting for them, so it was good to seethat crushing loss didn’t trigger a meltdown.Meanwhile, when the Yankees inexplicablylost four straight out in Oakland, the Oriolesclimbed within six games of the lead in theAL East, late in July. I still don’t think theBirds will win the division, but with eachpassing week, my skepticism about their abil-ity to stay in the playoff hunt has been ever soslowly lessening. Maybe?

NFL training camps opened this week and itwas reassuring to see coach Hoodie as dour asever. Coach Bill has his game face on already.

Nice to see some things never change. Andisn’t it time for Roger Goodell to say sayonarato Tennessee’s Kenny Britt, busted for the, yes,eighth time. The kid obviously needs help farbeyond football, and the same goes for Dallas’Dez Bryant who beat up his mother. An awfullot of NFL players do great things in theircommunities but some of these guys needserious help.

And finally, thanks to all for the birthdaywishes. A third state softball championshipsince 2008 would have been a nice present, butsince I turn 60 next summer, perhaps that willbe the appropriate time.

Are you listening coaches and players? Seeyou next week.

JERRYCARTON

TALKING

SPORTS

New rules tighten it up for safety

JIMMY FUNDRESULTS

The Jimmy Fund baseball/soft-ball season is primarily aboutraising money and last weekend,the girls team earned about $360during their car wash at theClark Memorial YMCA, bringingtheir total to around $1,700 for thesummer.

“We’re doing pretty good,” saidmanager Julie Colcord.

On the field, Meghan Brownwas the pitching star for the girlslast Sunday against Athol. EliseBenoit, who had spent the morn-ing at a swim meet, still hadenough energy to homer during afive-run first inning.

In another contest down Rt. 202,the Winchendon girls had amerry time, with everyone reach-

ing base at least twice as SamPierce, Amber Colcord, and KellyMurphy shared mound duties.

Meanwhile, the boys’ teamnever trailed in an 8-6 win overLunenburg last Saturday. JackPolcari pitched four innings.While Primo Dellasanta andGuerin Lovett both reached basethree times, the latter beingpatient enough to draw a trio ofwalks. Dellasanta also scoredtwice.

The Willie Sinclair league teamwasn’t so fortunate, falling 15-5 toQuabbin at the American Legionon Monday. Steve Ingman,Mitchell Charland, and ZackRichards all reached base in eachof their three at bats, but thehome team fell behind 3-0 afterhalf an inning and trailed 8-1after two and a half. That provedto be way too much to overcome.

SPORTS BRIEFS

AT THE CAR WASH!Ruth DeAmicis photo

It’s more than throwing a ball around when it comes to Jimmy Fund softball! Thegoal is also fund raising and these girls were part of that effort as a car washwas held on Summer Drive. Brianna St. Pierre, Samantha Jean, Megan Brownand Sarah Woodbury really got into the swing of things, got a little wet, andraised some serious money for the cause.

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If you don’t like chili, not to worry, theKiwanis food booth will be there with theirfamous hot dogs, hamburgers and ever popu-lar fried dough. Watch for other vendors aswell this year, including the return ofFriendly’s ice cream!

But there is more to the day than tastingchili and eating; the Kiwanis wanted to add tothe day for families in particular, so there willbe a petting zoo, jump houses, games withprizes for the kids. The Artisan Lodge ofMasons will have the dunk tank of course,and who knows what else may be in the offing!

A car show is planned, if you own anantique or vintage car bring it along and parkit on the field to be admired and your admis-sion is free for the driver.

“We would love to fill the field behind thecooks with vintage cars! That would reallyadd to the day,” said Cloutier.

There is plenty of room, so bring your caror truck and add to our day with the apple ofyour eye so we can all admire it too.

In the center of the field, a variety ofcrafters and vendors have graciously consent-ed to provide their wares for your perusal.Start your Christmas shopping early, buy a lit-tle something for your pets or a little some-thing for yourselves and admire the fine workby local artisans.

Also on hand will be Bethany Bible Chapelwith free school supplies for children (whilethey last) and the Winchendon DemocraticTown Committee with information on candi-dates for office.

Sometime during the afternoon, the LittleMiss Chili Pepper and Little Mister Hot Saucecontest, for children aged eight and youngerwill be held; and the ever popular Shoot andHoller contest.

And providing live music throughout theafternoon will be the Help Wanted band.

Winchendon doesn’t have its own agricul-tural fair, the 4th of July celebration nolonger exists, but the chili cook off continuesand draws a few thousand people every year.Admission is $8 for adults, $1 for childrenaged 13 and younger. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.at Bentley Field, Grove Street. Visit us onFacebook.

“expressed a concern for the amount ofmoney the district would receive from theYMCA” ($6,000 per year). The committeeasked the superintendent to continue nego-tiations.

OCT. 7, 2010

Members present: ChristopherMcDonald, McDonough, Crystal Murphy,and Barbaro; also Clenchy andFrangiamore.

The high school baseball field was dis-cussed, a continuing conflict with a neigh-bor regarding baseballs landing on theirproperty. A meeting is scheduled Oct. 22with the property owner’s attorney.

Members of the Support PersonnelAssociation have two grievances before anarbitrator. The grievance with a para-edu-cator that was removed from the highschool library and placed in a classroommay be resolved.

There is an ongoing personnel issue witha maintenance employee. There has beenan ongoing issue with performance.Clenchy states she has no plan to renew hiscontract at the end of the school year.

FEB. 17, 2011

Members present: Philput, McDonough,Barbaro, McDonald, Murphy; also JaneRipley, director of curriculum and instruc-tion, and Frangiamore.

Philput began the discussion by sayingshe had spoken with Kevin Miller of theFinance Committee. Mr. Miller is upsetwith the School Committee as a result ofcomments made by a member of theFinance Committee, who is also an elemen-tary school art teacher. The member iscausing a great deal of mistrust betweenmembers of the School Committee and theFinance Committee. The teacher has beendisciplined by her building principal andshe does not have the support of her union.

The music teacher at the high school willbe dismissed from her position whenschool resumes after the February vaca-

tion. She does not have professionalteacher status. The bulk of the music pro-gram for this school year is over. There is

a spring concert, chorus and graduationleft. The principal is looking for a replace-ment.

Ripley presented the revised evaluationform for the Support PersonnelAssociation contract. It was approved.

MARCH 3, 2011

Members present: McDonough, Barbaro,McDonald and Murphy; also Clenchy,Frangiamore, Cynthia Landanno, SPEDdirector and Joseph Mackey, Toy TownElementary principal.

Mackey and Landanno explained a TTESpara-educator on family medical leave wasnot doing her job well prior to that leaveand they were working on a process to ter-minate her. McDonough said he would sup-port the decision of Mackey and Landanno.

Teacher negotiations: Barbaro left themeeting and turned chairmanship over toMcDonough. Clenchy reported the union isready to begin negotiations. Murphy andMcDonough agreed to be the negotiatingsubcommittee and a first meeting was set.

MARCH 17, 2011

Members present: Philput, McDonough,Barbaro and Murphy; also Clenchy andFrangiamore.

Discussion held on reopening superin-tendent’s contract, due to expire May 2011.After some discussion, a vote was taken toreopen the contract at the April meeting.

A discussion was held concerning theneed for a policy to protect staff from dis-paraging the reputation of a member ofthe staff. Philput said she would prepare adraft policy.

APRIL 7, 2011

Members present: Philput, McDonough,Barbaro, McDonald and Murphy; alsoClenchy and Frangiamore.

Barbaro passed out copies of the superin-tendent evaluation form, then left the meet-ing as the topic was teacher negotiations.

McDonough and Murphy, representing

the committee during negotiations, agreedon a one year contract with about a 1.5%raise that increased the lower steps of thesalary schedule. The Teacher’s Associationwas asked, if the school department doesnot get approval for the $193,000 article (anarticle on the town meeting requestingadditional funds from sources such asMedicare reimbursement), what does theunion want the administration to do. Theunion leadership said cut jobs. The unionwas bringing the proposal to the member-ship. The School Committee membersagreed with the proposal as presented byMcDonough.

MAY 5, 2011

Members present: McDonough, Barbaro,McDonald, Murphy and Michael Niles; alsoClenchy and Frangiamore.

The purpose of the executive session wasto discuss the Support Personnel Contract.We received a settlement agreement fromtheir union to withdraw their grievance.Clenchy stated the agreement needs reviewby school counsel before signing. She askedwhether once it is reviewed, the chairmancould be authorized to sign. This wasapproved.

JULY 7, 2011

Members present: McDonough, Barbaroand Niles; also Clenchy and Frangiamore.

Clenchy asked for an amendment to thecustodian’s contract to allow for a lead cus-todian position at the high school. Sheexplained the need for a night supervisor.The local union representative and thestate union representative both agreed tothe need. The agreement is for one year andthe need will then be evaluated. Proposedstipend is $2,500 annually. The position wasapproved.

An update regarding litigation of a for-mer maintenance employee was providedby Clenchy. According to the school lawyer,he is seeking a settlement. Clenchy wasgiven authority to negotiate up to $20,000once final paperwork is submitted to theattorney.

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us. Pretty classy, and our tour guide, and bythe way, you walked everywhere, was ourtranslator.”

Everyone in the US party was careful aboutthe food.

“We didn’t try too many local dishes —stuck to chicken and pasta,” Laperrierelaughed.

Grocery shopping during the ten-day tripwas, “an adventure,” he remarked.

Made up of players from Pennsylvania, NewJersey, and Leominster as well as Anthony, theUS squad wound up in a close finish withCanada taking the gold and the Netherlandsfinishing second. The tournament had beenplayed in a round robin fashion.

“Standing on the blue line, hearing thenational anthem — you can’t explain it,” hesaid.

Soon enough, though, perhaps too soon, itwas back to reality, but Laperriere has beenenthused about Mylec’s summer league and islooking forward to the fall session.

Right now the youngsters are playingMondays through Thursdays from around 6-9p.m., and the fall season will start in a coupleweeks and run through the end of October.

“It’s hard to project exact numbers, but I cansee maybe as many as 25-30 teams in all thedivisions,” Laperriere observed.

The 4-6 year olds will be playing for theChipmunks, 7-9 year olds are on the Penguins;the Beavers are the 10-12 age group, and thereare teams for the 13-15 and 16-19 divisions aswell as an adult teams. All the squads are

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never be able to do this without them. It takesinvolved parents to build a strong program.”

Registration is available through the web-site or by calling Mylec at (978) 297-0089, or bysimply stopping by the facility on Rt. 140across from the Irving gas station.

install an emergency genera-tor at Toy Town ElementarySchool, a need because theentire computer system forthe school department ishoused at the building andwould be in jeopardy if poweris lost, was defeated by 126votes. By the precincts: 1&1Ayes: 151 and no: 211; 2 Yes: 126and no: 142; 3 yes: 173 and no:223; blank: six.

Question four, to purchasea street sweeper for theDepartment of Public Works,was defeated by 429 votes. Bythe precincts: 1 & 1A yes 81and no: 277; 2 yes: 80 and no:188; 3 yes: 132 and no: 257;blank: 17.

Question five, to purchaseand install an emergency gen-erator at the town hall, in an

effort to safeguard the sys-tems, was defeated by a voteof 277 votes. By the precincts:1 & 1A yes: 127 and no: 233; 2yes: 111 and no: 157; 3 yes: 132and no: 257; blanks: 15.

Question six, to install anexisting generator at the OldMurdock Senior Center, wasdefeated by 200 votes. By theprecincts: 1 & 1A yes: 156 andno: 204; 2 yes: 106 and no: 162;3 yes: 148 and no: 244; blanks:12.

Question seven, to pur-chase and equip a new tankertruck for the fire department,was defeated by a vote of 53votes. By the precincts: 1 & 1Ayes: 160 and no: 203; 2 yes: 138and no: 128; 3 yes: 186 and no:206; blank: 11.

Question eight, to repairthe roof at the DPW garage,was defeated by 182 votes. Bythe precincts: 1 & 1A yes: 140

and no: 219; 2 yes: 116 and no:152; 3 yes: 162 and no: 229;blanks: 14.

Question nine, to purchasea 10 wheel dump truck withplow and sander for the DPW,was defeated by 174 votes. Bythe precincts: 1 & 1A yes: 135and no: 226; 2 yes: 120 and no:149; 3 yes: 170 and no 224;blanks: 8.

Question 10, to purchase anew sidewalk tractor for theDPW, was defeated by 271votes. By the precincts: 1 & 1Ayes: 115 and no: 243; 2 yes: 91and no: 178; 3 yes: 169 and no:225; blanks: 11.

Finally, question 11 to pur-chase a four wheel drive pick-up for use by the fire depart-ment was defeated by 293votes. By the precincts 1 & 1Ayes: 117 and no: 244; 2 yes: 107and no: 162; 3 yes: 140 and no:251; blanks: 11.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Shannon L. Bizzotto and JonathanM. Filz to Bank of America, N.A., datedJanuary 14, 2005 and recorded with theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds at Book 35519, Page 102,of which mortgage Bank of America, N.A. isthe present holder, for breach of the condi-tions of said mortgage and for the purpose offoreclosing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at 10:00 a.m. on August 13, 2012, onthe mortgaged premises located at 270Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon,Worcester County, Massachusetts, all andsingular the premises described in said mort-gage,TO WIT:The land in Winchendon, Worcester County,Massachusetts, together with the buildingsthereon, and situated at the intersection ofMill Glen Road with the State Road (Route202) to Baldwinville, bounded and describedas follows:Beginning at the intersection of Mill GlenRoad with the State Road (Route 202);thence Northerly on said State Road, forty-nine (49)feet, more or less to a point; thence Easterly, one hundred (100) feet; thence Southerly parallel to the State Road to MillGlen Road; thence Northwesterly on Mill Glen Road to the StateRoad at the point of beginning; and being Lot#11 on a plan recorded in Plan Book 150,Plan 28 of the Worcester District Registry ofDeeds.Also, another tract of land in saidWinchendon, adjoining the above describedtract, bounded and described as follows:Beginning at the Northwest corner of theabove described lot and in the Easterly lineof the State Road to Baldwinville; thence Northerly on said State Road, fifty (50) feet;thence Easterly, one hundred (100) feet; thence Southerly, fifty (50) feet to the abovedescribed lot; and thence Westerly on the above described lot, onehundred (100) feet to the place of beginning.Being Lot #10 on said Plan.Also, another tract of land located in saidWinchendon, near Dennison Lake, andadjoining the above described land andbounded and described as follows:Beginning at a point at the Northeasterly cor-ner of said Lot #10, it being one hundred(100) feet Easterly from the State Road lead-ing to Baldwinville, thence running Easterly along line of land formerly ofBrissette, one hundred feet; thence turningand running Southerly on a line parallel to and two hun-dred (200) feet distant Easterly from saidRoute 202 to the Northerly side of Mill GlenRoad thence turning and runningNorthwesterly along the Northerly side of MillGlen Road to the Southeasterly comer of Lot#11 shown on said Plan; thence turning andrunning Northerly along the Easterly line of Lots #10and #11 to the place of beginning.The foregoing premises are conveyed sub-ject to the restriction that no building con-structed, placed, or maintained upon said lotshall contain more than two bedrooms with-out first obtaining written approval of theBoard of Health of the Town of Winchendon

or such other applicable govermental author-ity, if any, having jurisdiction over the use andmaintenance of the subsurface sewage dis-posal system service the dwelling on thepremises.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record-ed with Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 35519,Page 100.

These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of allrights, rights of way, restrictions, easements,covenants, liens or claims in the nature ofliens, improvements, public assessments,any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens,water and sewer liens and any other munici-pal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and areapplicable, having priority over said mort-gage, whether or not reference to suchrestrictions, easements, improvements, liensor encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00)Dollars by certified or bank check will berequired to be paid by the purchaser at thetime and place of sale. The balance is to bepaid by certified or bank check at HarmonLaw Offices, P.C., 150 California Street,Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail toP.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands,Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30)days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro-vided to purchaser for recording upon receiptin full of the purchase price. The descriptionof the premises contained in said mortgageshall control in the event of an error in thispublication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced atthe sale.

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Present holder of said mortgage

By its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201007-2325 - GRN

July 21, 2012July 28, 2012August 4, 2012

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by Christine Couture to Drew MortgageAssociates, Inc., dated August 6, 2003 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 31135, Page 172, of which mortgagePNC Bank, National Association is the pres-ent holder, for breach of the conditions ofsaid mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing, the same will be sold at PublicAuction at 11:00 a.m. on August 14, 2012, onthe mortgaged premises located at 169MAIN ST, WINCHENDON, WorcesterCounty, Massachusetts, all and singular thepremises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:A certain parcel of land, with the buildingsand other improvements thereon, situated onMain Street in Winchendon, WorcesterCounty, Massachusetts, more particularlybounded and described as follows:Beginning at the southwesterly corner of landformerly owned by Loren Gale at a stake andstones on the northwesterly side of Town

Road leading from the School House inDistrict No. 9 to Waterville; thence Northerly, on land formerly of said Gale,120.5 feet to a stake and stones; thence Westerly, 219.5 feet to a stake and stones:thenceSoutheasterly, 203 feet to the road abovementioned; thence Northwesterly on the sideof said road, 171.0 feet to the place of begin-ning.Containing about 30,492 square feet.The above-described premises are conveyedsubject to a taking by the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts for highway purposes, datedAugust 2, 1921, and recorded with theWorcester District Registry of Deeds, Book2251, Page 361.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record-ed with Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 31135,Page 170 .

These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of allrights, rights of way, restrictions, easements,covenants, liens or claims in the nature ofliens, improvements, public assessments,any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens,water and sewer liens and any other munici-pal assessments or liens or existing encum-brances of record which are in force and areapplicable, having priority over said mort-gage, whether or not reference to suchrestrictions, easements, improvements, liensor encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 )Dollars by certified or bank check will berequired to be paid by the purchaser at thetime and place of sale. The balance is to bepaid by certified or bank check at HarmonLaw Offices, P.C., 150 California Street,Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail toP.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands,Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30)days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro-vided to purchaser for recording upon receiptin full of the purchase price. The descriptionof the premises contained in said mortgageshall control in the event of an error in thispublication.

Other terms, if any, to be announced atthe sale.

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPresent holder of said mortgage

By its Attorneys,HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C.

150 California StreetNewton, MA 02458

(617) 558-0500201201-0589 - GRY

July 21, 2012July 28, 2012August 4, 2012

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power ofSale contained in a certain Mortgage givenby Laurie A. Brunelle to Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., dated April 4,2007 and recorded with the WorcesterCounty (Worcester District) Registry ofDeeds at Book 40960, Page 1 of which theMortgage the undersigned is the presentholder by assignment for breach of the con-ditions of said Mortgage and for the purposeof foreclosing same will be sold at PublicAuction at 10:00 AM on August 13, 2012 at21 Hale Street, Winchendon, MA, all and sin-

gular the premises described in saidMortgage, to wit:The land, with the buildings and improve-ments thereon, situated on Hale Street in theTown of Winchendon, Worcester County,Massachusetts, bounded and described asfollows:Commencing at the southeasterly corner of

the lot on the westerly side of Hale Street,being a corner of land of Thomas S. Haverty;thence westerly on line of said Haverty land13 1/3 rods to land formerly owned byOrlando Mason, now of said Haverty;thence northerly on line of said Haverty land12 rods to the northwest corner of the lot;thence easterly 13 1/3 rods to the southeastcorner of the lot of one Whitney on line ofHale Street;thence southerly on line of Hale Street 12rods to the place of beginning.Excepting and reserving the right to passand repass over the granted premises insome suitable place to the land in the rearthereof that may now exist.Subject to and with the benefits of any and/orall rights, restrictions, covenants and ease-ments of record insofar as the same may bein force and applicable For title, see deed dated 4-23-2003 fromGregory L. Minckler to Laurie A. Brunelle,recorded with the Worcester Registry ofDeeds in Book 29782, Page 1.The premises are to be sold subject to and

with the benefit of all easements, restrictions,building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, taxtitles, water bills, municipal liens and assess-ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos-session.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARSAND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of acertified check or bank treasurer’s check willbe required to be delivered at or before thetime the bid is offered. The successful bidderwill be required to execute a ForeclosureSale Agreement immediately after the closeof the bidding. The balance of the purchaseprice shall be paid within thirty (30) days fromthe sale date in the form of a certified check,bank treasurer’s check or other check satis-factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. TheMortgagee reserves the right to bid at thesale, to reject any and all bids, to continuethe sale and to amend the terms of the saleby written or oral announcement madebefore or during the foreclosure sale. If thesale is set aside for any reason, thePurchaser at the sale shall be entitled only toa return of the deposit paid. The purchasershall have no further recourse against theMortgagor, the Mortgagee or theMortgagee’s attorney. The description of thepremises contained in said mortgage shallcontrol in the event of an error in this publica-tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms if any, to be announced at thesale.

GMAC Mortgage, LLC Present Holder of said Mortgage,

By Its Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC

P.O. Box 962169 Boston, MA 02196

Phone: (617) 502-4100 July 28, 2012August 4, 2012August 11, 2012

LEGALS

DONEEN DURLING PHOTOSAs always, the Talons — Birds of Prey exhibit at the Smith

Community Pavilion last weekend was a hit, as this Great Barred Owlwill attest. Some were a bit apprehensive of the huge predator, but oth-ers, channeling Harry Potter or Hermione no doubt, could certainlysee themselves making friends.

This Friday night at the GAR Park the local band Deacon Expresswas scheduled play Friday Night, July 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. bringa lawn chair and enjoy local music. Sponsored by the Parks and RecCommision.


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Tomorrow. Gabby is a very vocalfeline, and her name fits this medi-um haired black beauty perfectly.She is a greeter, and is also a verycurious cat. The little sweet-talkerGabby was found emaciated and fur-less in a dumpster diving for foodand struggling to survive. Gabbynow has a full, glossy coat andaccording to the shelter director, ishealthy and happy.

“She is a very interactive and out-going kitty with lots of love to give.She got her name because she likesto gab about things as she runsaround playing and rubbing againstpeople’s legs,” explained Fearing.

The need for a cat shelter in townwas something animal control offi-cer/shelter director Fearing learnedas soon as she accepter her job inToy Town. Fearing noted the pound,located on River Street, that housedabandoned and stray animals, wasnot a place for the many cats shecurrently finds abandoned in vacat-ed apartments, roaming around thestreets, and feeding from dumpstersbehind homes and businesses.

In the beginning, Fearing wouldtake abandoned cats home when shewould be called upon to rescue, or afamily would call asking her to takethe family cat because the newapartment they would be moving to

would not accept pets. Soon herhome was filled with the feline won-ders and there was no more room,time, or energy to take in one moreneedful cat.

Fearing began to seek a solution,and with help, hatched a plan to cre-ate a cat adoption agency inWinchendon. In stepped a fewincredibly generous people thathave spent their own time, moneyand energy over the years to feedand care for cats dropped off at thelocal farms.

Andy and Karen Brooks offeredspace in one of their buildings, andAndy helped to renovate the spacefor the feline needs.

Others have dropped off dona-tions including money and even ahuge desk so Fearing can keep themultitude of paperwork in order.

The young animal control officersaid cats are considered a throwaway pet by some. One cruel act lastweek demonstrated the throwawayphilosophy and its counterpartwhen a person witnessed a blueSubaru traveling down Route 202.The rescuer stated he/she saw awindow rolled down, and somethingwas thrown from the vehicle. TheSubaru never stopped, but contin-ued on its way while the witnessretrieved a tiny longhaired blackand white kitten that had rolled intothe ditch. There were few injuries.The kind witness brought the tiny

kitten to Fearing, who cared for thefew wounds and has already foundsomeone who hopes to adopt. Therehave been many thoughts for a newname for the little survivor.

The generosity shown by othershas helped her to maintain the bal-ance after seeing the cruelty ofsome, helping her realize she is real-ly not in this venture alone. Thereare many volunteers who havestepped forward to help care for thefelines others have abandoned orneglected. They feed, clean up thearea, and spend hours socializing soabused cats adjust to the kindness ofmost humans.

Two momma cats are set up inseparate rooms, and they spendtheir time feeding and grooming thetiny kittens delivered about onemonth apart.

Fearing said someone in HydePark fed one cat until the personrealized she was feeding a mother-to-be. The second was being fed atthe Glenwood trailer park until itwas realized she was pregnant.

Fearing said to make it bettereveryone has to do his or her part.One way of helping the A BetterTomorrow Shelter was to make sureto spay or alter all cats.

Fearing said since May 1 when theshelter opened, there have beenmore than 30 cats and kittens helpedand taken off the streets ofWinchendon.

A Better Tomorrows missionstatement is, “To take in stray,abandoned, and unwanted cats inthe Winchendon area. Providethem medical care, and placethem into responsible adoptivehomes. We are 100% volunteerrun, no one gets a paycheck.”

Volunteers are composed ofadults and children, and Fearingsaid the shelter would not survivewithout their consistent atten-tion. She is grateful so many havecome forward.

Fearing said people should feelfree to stop in on a Saturdaybetween 12-3 p.m. or onWednesdays from 6-8 pm. She saidit is also possible to schedule anappointment by e-mailing [email protected]. All sheltercats are fully vetted and comedewormed, flea treated, tested forFelv/FIV, vaccinated, spayed orneutered and micro chipped. Anapplication can be filled out atwww.shelterforcats.org for thosewho find a cat or two to love.There will also be a GrandOpening Saturday, Aug 4 from 11a.m.-4 p.m. (Bring your sparecoins to help “change” the life of ashelter kitty!); a Tag Sale atMurdock Farm Dairy Bar Aug. 25from 8 a.m.-noon (Drop off locationfor donated items will be Aug. 24from 4-8 p.m. at the same place).

The Shelter is currently full with

a waiting list of kitties that needhelp. You are welcome to send an e-mail requesting help to:[email protected], or call (774)641-1271. Since the shelter has a501c3 status, all donations are taxdeductible.

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Waiting patiently for both attention and a for-ever home, this tiger is caged in one of theclean holding areas at A Better Tomorrow.

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Kaarin Scanio takes a moment while working at the Ahimsa Haven yardsale to explain in detail the group’s building plans to Jim Gaunt, who isinterested in volunteering some time and services to the non-profit ani-mal rescue organization. Scanio explained the group is beginning move-ment on building its new facility and would love to talk to new volunteersany time. The yard sale fund raiser was certainly successful, and asalways, the funds will be used to help defray costs associated with therescues.

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(978) 297-0050 • Saturday, July ... · 28/07/2012 · WINCHENDON — The door at 202 Central St. has been painted with a logo that declares A Better Tomorrow. If one looks in the