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WEEKLY QUOTE“When love and skill

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BY JERRY CARTONCOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — A year ago, Little Anthony’s was cel-ebrating its 20th anniversary. Business was booming and the fish market was still adjacent to the main restaurant.

Fast forward to this week. Little Anthony’s has become a grown-up, turning 21, business is still booming, but the fish market is inside now and in its place stands Little Lizzy’s, a brand new dairy bar that serves a lot more than just ice cream.

“We had no idea about any of this,”,admitted manager Diana Alisauskas.

“Walter (owner Walter LaGrassa) told us about doing this around the holidays and then we went to work — gut-ted the whole fish market and

leading provider of solar energy, formally announced the commencement of opera-tions at a 2.3 MW solar proj-ect in Winchendon. The ground-mounted installation is located on the 30-acre site of a former sand pit, adjacent to a salvage yard, and will yield tens of thousands of new recur-ring tax revenue for the town for the next two decades.

Boston-based Nexamp was responsible for the develop-ment, design, financing and installation of the project.

“Nexamp’s deep local expe-rience and breadth of project expertise was key in driving this project to completion,” said Bob O’Keefe, chairman of the board of selectmen for the town of Winchendon. “They came in with the vision, plan and capa-bilities to make it happen when

other developers who were offered similar opportunities could not get the projects off the ground. They were able to identify and resolve potential challenges in advance so that implementation went smooth-ly. We’re excited to have turned what was essentially wasted land into a clean, productive, revenue-generating asset for our town.”

Tax revenue received from the solar installation will go to fund a number of town proj-ects, including a redesign of the town library’s main entrance to make it wheelchair acces-sible.

“We are delighted to help bring the benefits of solar ener-gy to the town of Winchendon,” said Zaid Ashai, chief executive

WINCHENDON — A “Stop the Pipeline” relay walk is planned Friday, July 18. Participants will walk from Lake Denison swim area on Route 202 to Cornerstone Church on Route 140. Pipeline resisters hope to draw aware-ness to the Northeast Energy Direct Project proposed by Kinder Morgan/Tennessee Gas Pipeline and to show a unified opposition to the project.

This is part of a larger state-wide Walk to Stop the Pipeline event, beginning July 6 in Richmond and ending July 26 in Dracut. Participants will hand off a “pipe” baton which carries state petitions opposing the pipeline project. The final stop will be the State House in Boston on July 30.

The 9 mile walk in town will include water stops where shuttles will be available to offer participants a chance to come and go as they please. People will have an opportuni-ty to sign the state petition at these points as well.

The planned route: 8 a.m.,

begin at Lake Denison swim area on Route 202; travel three miles north to Waterville Plaza, 9:30 a.m.; go one mile to United Parish, 10 a.m.; follow Route 12 south one mile to Winchendon Golf Course Clubhouse, 10:45 a.m.; continue 1½ miles to Silver Hawk at the junction of Routes 12 and 140, 11:30 a.m.; go two miles south on Route 140 to Brian’s Place, 12:30 p.m.; con-tinue ½ mile on Route 140 to Cornerstone Church, 12:45 p.m. Lake Denison and Cornerstone Church are properties on the proposed pipeline route.

Individuals and groups are invited to join for all or part of the walk. People to cheer on the walkers are also appreci-ated. Participants are asked to wear bright colors and will be required to sign a waiver. Hats, sunscreen, and water bottles are suggested (and rain gear if needed). Preregistration is not required; simply join us at any stop along the route (times are approximate). For more infor-mation, please email [email protected].

BY T. HARLOW-SILLANPAACOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — Organic Noonday Farm became the center of attention when US Representative James McGovern (D-MA) and an entourage of some 20 friends made the local stop to pro-mote a USDA program to stop summer child hunger.

Beth Ingham and Bob Jennings of Noonday Farm

MALDEN — Former Winchendon schools super-intendent Brooke Clenchy has been named to a presti-gious role at the state level Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. At the end of June, commis-sioner of DESE Mitchell D. Chester announced the hir-ing of Clenchy, then serving as Ashland public schools superintendent, as senior asso-ciate commissioner. In this role, Clenchy will manage the

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s many elements of learning — includ-ing curriculum and instruction — to support district efforts to prepare all students for success after high school.

Clenchy, who began her career as a teacher and prin-cipal in Alberta, Canada has been in Ashland since 2012. In Ashland, she oversaw an annual operating budget of $27 million for a school district that serves more than 2,500 stu-

dents and over 400 employees in five schools. Prior to her current assignment, Clenchy served as superintendent in Winchendon 2008-12.

“What has impressed me most about Brooke’s leader-ship is her ability to set high expectations and skillfully integrate the work of curricu-lum, assessment, and educator effectiveness across a district’s improvement strategies,” said Chester. “Brooke is a terrif-ic communicator and has a

demonstrated track record as a leader who embraces col-laborative partnerships with educators, parents, and com-munity stakeholders to sup-port the growth and success of students and teachers alike. I am delighted that Brooke has agreed to join the department.”

In Ashland, Clenchy has overseen the implementation of the state’s new learning standards, the piloting of a new assessment system — PARCC — aligned to those standards,

and the implementation of the state’s new educator evalua-tion system. Clenchy has also devoted considerable attention to ensuring a healthy school climate to provide students with essential socio-emotional supports. The district has suc-cessfully put into place Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and Response to Intervention (RTI) programs across schools.

“I am thrilled at the

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Beth Ingham of Noonday Farm showing Congressman James P. McGovern and Secretary of Health and Human Services John Polanowicz the clear difference between a store bought egg and a very fresh egg right from the farm. Both said they could taste the difference in the sandwiches and they could see the difference in the color of the eggs.

Eating seems like a good idea: McGovern at Noonday

NEXAMP completes 2.3 megawatt solar

installation

Pipeline update: plan to walk

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Nexamp was prominent in the 250th parade, proud to be part of the town and even then knowing its solar project was about to go on line.

Once it was fish...now it’s ice cream!

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Caitlyn Alisauskas and Nisa Mann are ready to serve customers at Little Lizzy’s

FACTS ON HUNGERLast year, the USDA summer feeding programs provided 161

million meals nationally, feeding, on average, 3.5 million chil-dren a day. Locations can be found at http://meals4kids.org/downloadable-site-lists. You may also call the Project Bread Food Source Hotline: (800) 645-8333 or visit ProjectBread.org

The Child Nutrition Outreach Program, or CNOP, is an excellent resource for parents and children. Based in East Boston, this organization reaches out to those in need by way of information distribution and support with finances, All meals, including breakfast and snacks, are provided, free of charge, for those in need. [email protected]

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Jonathan D. Zlotnik (D-Gardner) announces the Patrick Administration has granted $23 million in funding to 61 hospitals and community health centers across the state to help them establish integrat-ed delivery systems that pro-vide more effective and cost-ef-ficient care to patients in need.

Among the hospitals includ-ed is Heywood Hospital in Gardner. The hospital is the recipient of two grants totaling $543,647. The grants will go to medical home transformation and to establishing a chronic disease registry.

“I was happy to support the

efforts of Heywood Hospital in seeking these grants,” said Representative Zlotnik.

The infrastructure and capacity building grants are designed to enhance the abil-ity of hospitals and commu-nity health centers to more efficiently and effectively pro-vide health care services to the MassHealth members they serve. Grant funding supports the development and imple-mentation of best practices, cost-containment and quali-ty improvement initiatives. This year’s participants were also required to submit a plan to connect and use the Mass HIWay, Massachusetts’ elec-

tronic health record secure delivery service.

This funding represents a 63 percent increase over last year, and allows MassHealth to provide more resources to hospitals and communi-ty health centers across the state. Funding was included in the FY14 state budget and the awards are supported by feder-al matching funds.

The funding is designed to support one of five priority areas at hospitals and com-munity health centers that further health care quality and cost-containment goals. Projects include developing fully integrated delivery sys-

tems of health care; imple-menting alternatives to fee-for-service payments that promote system sustainability through value based purchasing, enhanced data analytics and quality performance measure-ment capabilities; improving health outcomes and quality for patients with high-risk con-ditions; enhancing outreach and enrollment for subsidized and non-subsidized health insurance programs; and building strategic business and operations capacity.

Among the amounts to be awarded are a grant to Athol Hospital in the amount of $262,00 to be used for medical

home transformation; and a second grant to Athol Hospital in the amount of $40,000 to implement improvements in care transitions.

To Heywood Hospital was a grant for $406,250 for medical home transformation; and a grant for $137,397 to establish a chronic disease registry.

In addition, multiple grants to UMass in Worcester, par-ticularly those enhancing patient care and accessibility, will directly benefit patients in the Greater Gardner area with the affiliation of Heywood and UMass.

Planning Board considers student member BY T. HARLOW-SILLANPAACOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — During a late June meeting, the Planning Board learned the Murdock Academy for Success does internships and their involve-ment might require someone from the school to be an affiliate of the commit-tee. Chairman Fedor Berndt said “I’m passionate about getting kids involved.”

Planning Agent Tracy Murphy replied “They are the future leaders of the community.”

An informational presentation was given by Glenn Eaton, executive director for the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission. The Commission was formed in 1968. Eaton said it is a unit of regional government in the business to help communities by way of compre-hensive planning.

Guy Corbiesero asked, “What can you do for us?”

Eaton offered a litany of answers which included home and commercial structures for rehabilitation programs, procurement assistance, technical assistance in many areas, and other comprehensive planning. The MRPC also deals with zoning and bylaw issues and master plan concerns. Further examples include studies on bus routes,

traffic volume, high crash locations and also wetlands and flood plains. The geographic technology and transit plan-ning is very extensive.

They offer “Smart Growth” planning in many areas and will cover all con-cerns and issues.

The MRPC currently deals with 22 communities in the Montachusett Region. Board member Greg Vine said “People in the region should know the economic impact of what you are doing.”

Eaton praised the efforts of interns at the MRPC. “They do great work,” he said.

Learn more by visiting: mrpc.org.Planning Board members briefly dis-

cussed Master Plan committee appoint-ments last at this meeting . Murphy stated that the Master Plan survey is closed. All subjects are welcome to debate during upcoming meetings, she said. The Master Plan committee will be empowered to come up formulas and ideas. Murphy expressed a desire to have people attend their meetings. She further stated that public outreach is important and the work of the commit-tee is an ongoing process.

Statewide candidates file spending limit statements for public financing program

BOSTON — Twelve of 23 party-affiliated candidates seeking statewide office have decided to participate in the state’s program for the limited public financing of cam-paigns by filing spending declarations with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.

The declarations, which candidates were required to file by today in order to get on the ballot, are binding for both the primary and general elections. Unenrolled candidates must file their statements by Aug. 26, which is their deadline to file nomination papers with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Under the public financing program, gubernatorial candidates who agree to limit spending are eligible to receive funds first. Four candidates for governor have agreed to limit spending and participate in the public financing program – Democrats Joseph Avellone, Donald Berwick and Martha Coakley, and Republican Mark Fisher. Democrats Steven Grossman and Juliette Kayyem, and Republican Charles Baker, will not participate in the public financing program.

Candidates who declined to participate in the public financing program had to file a statement of maximum expenditures by June 6 for their primary election campaign. Participating candidates will then have their expenditure limit raised to the highest amount stated by a non-participating primary opponent.

The state’s system of public financing offers public funds, depending on availabil-ity, to statewide candidates in return for their agreeing to spending limits, which vary according to the office sought. For example, gubernatorial candidates agree to limit expenditures to $1.5 million for the primary campaign (June 4 to Sept. 9) and $1.5 million for the general election campaign (Sept. 10 to Nov. 4). In return, each gubernatorial candidate is eligible for up to $750,000 for each of the two campaign periods, if the funds are available.

The amount of money in the State Election Campaign Fund that will be available to participating candidates was determined at the end of June. OCPF estimates the amount of available funds at about $1.25 million, to be divided evenly between the primary and general election campaigns.

If the candidates for governor who are participating in the public financing sys-tem are certified, meaning they reach the minimum threshold of $75,000 in qualify-ing matching contributions for the primary, there will not be money available for other statewide candidates in the primary election.

In 2010, more than $1.4 million was distributed to seven candidates running for statewide office. In the primary, $525,163 was distributed to four candidates (three for auditor and one for treasurer). In the general election, $894,689 was distributed to five candidates (one for governor, one for attorney general, one for secretary and two for auditor).

Public financing for campaigns has been in place for every statewide election since 1978. The sole source of funding for public financing in Massachusetts is the State Election Campaign Fund, which allows taxpayers to direct $1 from their tax

liability on their annual income tax returns to the fund.Participation in Public Financing 2014 Statewide Candidates*The statutory limit amount is subject to increase depending on the self-imposed

limit set by any opponent who did not agree to statutory limits.**Primary and general elections.***Because the nominees for governor and lieutenant governor run as a candi-

date team after the primary, they are both included in the gubernatorial candi-date’s general election spending limit and maximum matching funds amounts.

****These non-participating candidates, who are opposed by at least one partici-pating candidate in the primary, must file a statement with OCPF stating their total expenditures for the primary campaign. Those statements are due by the close of business on June 6.

Note: Unenrolled candidates do not have a primary and are on the general elec-tion ballot only.

Statewide candidates file spending limit statements for public financing program

BOSTON — Twelve of 23 party-affiliated candidates seeking statewide office have decided to participate in the state’s program for the limited public financing of campaigns by filing spending declarations with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance.The declarations, which candidates were required to file by today in order to get on the ballot, are binding for both the primary and general elections. Unenrolled candidates must file their statements by Aug. 26, which is their deadline to file nomination papers with the Secretary of the Commonwealth.Under the public financing program, gubernatorial candidates who agree to limit spending are eligible to receive funds first. Four candidates for governor have agreed to limit spending and participate in the public financing program – Democrats Joseph Avellone, Donald Berwick and Martha Coakley, and Republican Mark Fisher. Democrats Steven Grossman and Juliette Kayyem, and Republican Charles Baker, will not participate in the public financing program.Candidates who declined to participate in the public financing program had to file a statement of maximum expenditures by June 6 for their primary election campaign. Participating candidates will then have their expenditure limit raised to the highest amount stated by a non-participating primary opponent.The state’s system of public financing offers public funds, depending on availability, to statewide candidates in return for their agreeing to spending limits, which vary according to the office sought. For example, gubernatorial candidates agree to limit expenditures to $1.5 million for the primary campaign (June 4 to Sept. 9) and $1.5 million for the general election campaign (Sept. 10 to Nov. 4). In return, each gubernatorial candidate is eligible for up to $750,000 for each of the two campaign periods, if the funds are available.The amount of money in the State Election Campaign Fund that will be available to participating candidates was determined at the end of June. OCPF estimates the amount of available funds at about $1.25 million, to be divided evenly between the primary and general election campaigns.If the candidates for governor who are participating in the public financing system are certified, meaning they reach the minimum threshold of $75,000 in qualifying matching contributions for the primary, there will not be money available for other statewide candidates in the primary election. In 2010, more than $1.4 million was distributed to seven candidates running for statewide office. In the primary, $525,163 was distributed to four candidates (three for auditor and one for treasurer). In the general election, $894,689 was distributed to five candidates (one for governor, one for attorney general, one for secretary and two for auditor).Public financing for campaigns has been in place for every statewide election since 1978. The sole source of funding for public financing in Massachusetts is the State Election Campaign Fund, which allows taxpayers to direct $1 from their tax liability on their annual income tax returns to the fund.Participation in Public Financing 2014 Statewide Candidates

Office / Statutory Limit* Agreed to limits and will participate

Did not agree to limits and will not participate

Governor$1.5 million per election**

Joseph Avellone (D)Donald Berwick (D)Martha Coakley (D)Mark Fisher (R)

Charles Baker (R)****Steven Grossman (D)****Juliette Kayyem (D)****

Lieutenant Governor$625,000 Primary***

James Arena-DeRosa (D)Leland Cheung (D)Stephen Kerrigan (D)Michael Lake (D)

Karyn Polito (R)

Attorney General$625,000 per election

Maura Healey (D)John Miller (R)Warren Tolman (D)

Secretary$375,000 per election

David D’Arcangelo (R) William Galvin (D)

Treasurer$375,000 per election

Thomas Conroy (D) Barry Finegold (D)****Deborah Goldberg (D)****Michael Heffernan (R)

Auditor$375,000 per election

Suzanne Bump (D)Patricia Saint Aubin (R)

*The statutory limit amount is subject to increase depending on the self-imposed limit set by any opponent who did not agree to statutory limits.**Primary and general elections.***Because the nominees for governor and lieutenant governor run as a candidate team after the primary, they are both included in the gubernatorial candidate’s general election spending limit and maximum matching funds amounts. ****These non-participating candidates, who are opposed by at least one participating candidate in the primary, must file a statement with OCPF stating their total expenditures for the primary campaign. Those statements are due by the close of business on June 6.Note: Unenrolled candidates do not have a primary and are on the general election ballot only.

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Pelto going for the gold: Miss Mass Teen


WINCHENDON — Already serving as an Ambassador of the National American Miss orga-nization in part because of her charitable work, Winchendon’s Vonnah Pelto is aiming for the title of Miss Massachusetts Teen later this month and win or lose, says her involvement has broadened her horizons and has been “awesome, the experi-ence of a lifetime”.

Community activism is a major component of NAM’s pageants, and Pelto, working through dosomething.org, launched in 1993 by actor Andrew Shue as a “non-profit organization with the goal of motivating young people to take action around social changes” cre-ated ‘comeback clothes’, which, as the name implies, recycles clothing to those in need.

“I feel good about ‘comeback clothes’ and ‘do something’. I checked out their website, and saw what awesome things they do. I’m doing something positive with ‘comeback clothes’, and that makes me feel good. I want to help others in the community,” she noted.

“And since I like to shop, doing some-thing with clothes seemed natural,” she laughed.

While success in the NAM pageants can lead to scholarships and other priz-es, Pelto, who competed in the nation-al pageant last fall in Anaheim, CA can point to other kinds of victories. “I didn’t have a lot of confidence before. This has helped me find out who I am and I feel better about myself. I felt out of place at first, but I’m definitely okay now with who I am and a big reason for that has been because I’ve gotten involved with NAM.”

“My dad (Armas) has been my biggest supporter. I’m so glad he’s been with me through all this. Mike Davini of Rite-Way has been a great sponsor. It costs

to enter these pageants ($480 all told) and Mike has been really generous,” she added.

Davini hasn’t been the only one impressed with Pelto. So has been the John Roberts Powers agen-cy, the national firm with an office in Boston that offered her a deal.

“It’s sometimes hard to believe this has all hap-pened to me,” Pelto mused.

“Younger girls need role models,” observed Pelto,

“I like to think what I’m doing can make a dif-ference, and it matters to me that I’m making my family proud,” she remarked.

The National American Miss Massachusetts pageant is scheduled July 26-28 in Springfield and Pelto is still seeking donors, primarily business sponsors ($60 a pop to advertise in the magazine) to help defray costs.

“I’d appreciate anything anyone can do,” she said.

Disowned prepping for CD releaseBY JERRY CARTON

COURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON —They call themselves Disowned, because, they explain, they’re not tied to a single genre and these four area musicians are spending much of their time these days preparing what they hope will be their first CD.

Together as a band for about three years, Justin Black, Matt Cregg, Richie Morgan, and Tim Ruston are aiming for a late 2014 or early 2015 release and say the reason for their relative longevity lies in mutual respect for one another.

“We respect each other’s opinions,” said Cregg. “Nobody dictates what we should be doing,” added Black

who recalled how the group got started a few years back.“Basically, we bugged the crap out of people” to get gigs,

he laughed.Some of those early performances took place in the Beals

Memorial Library right here in town, but the quartet is focusing these days on putting that record together.

“We’ve written about nine songs,” Black remarked, noting Disowned will be doing their own studio production work.

While Black and Cregg had been in bands before the launch of Disowned, Ruston came to the group after a bassist didn’t show up for his brother’s graduation party.

“I was pretty excited to get with these guys,” he recalled. And Morgan? “Every band needs a drummer,” he chor-

tled. “No, really, these are great guys to work with,” he noted.

While Morgan is on drums, Ruston is on bass with Black and Cregg handling guitar work.

The best part of doing live shows? “Hearing the crowd reaction when they like what we’re doing,” said Ruston.

Cregg had another perspective. “When we’re on stage, even if something goes wrong, we may know it does, but usually the audience doesn’t, and it’s a good feeling when they are cheering,” he said.

Sometimes things do go awry, but as Black pointed out, “we’re getting crafty in our old age” when it comes to emer-

gency repairs like fixing strings on the fly.“Things always happened right before shows and we had

to improvise, but we’ve used City Music, where we took les-sons, and they’ve been really great,” he said.

The band agreed they aren’t limited to one specific type of music.

“That’s why we call ourselves ‘Disowned’, because we’re not restricting ourselves to one thing.We’re pretty diverse,” Cregg remarked.

That diversity, they hope, will come through when the first album is done.

“We’ve had fun,” doing the live shows, noted Morgan, “But,” chimed in Ruston, “we’re excited” about putting

together the CD.And so the regional quartet (Black and Morgan are from

Winchendon, Cregg from Baldwinville and Ruston from Hubbardston) is moving into the next phase of their musical journey.

“We’re having a great time,” assured Black.

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From the Librarian’s BookBY JULIA WHITE CARDINAL

Kids’ Yoga summer series at Beals Memorial Library will be held on Tuesdays, July 8 through Aug. 2, begin-ning at 1:30 p.m. This series if for geared for children entering grades 3-5. Paula Lashua-Brisbois will be our instruc-tor. Many boys and girls will know her from the Winchendon public school system, where she is employed as an occupational therapist. She completed her yoga teacher training through Frog Pond Yoga in Princeton, and is certified through the ChildLight Yoga program. These programs are free (sponsored by the Friends of the Library) however, space is limited, so sign up is required. Children should bring a water bottle, and a yoga mat, if they have one. For more information, or to sign up, please visit the library or call (978) 297-0300

****The telescope is coming! Beals

Memorial Library will be receiving the gift of a an Orion StarBlast 4.5-inch Astro reflector telescope, donated in memory of Alvina and Joseph Zebrowski, and is supported by the Aldrich Astronomical Society’s telescope program. The Society is a non-profit group of Massachusetts astronomy enthusiasts which, seeks to promote an understanding of the night sky, and to foster scientific literacy by hands-one experiences. The Society has acquired several telescopes, and adapt-ed them for loan from public libraries to local residents. The loan period is one week. Since this is a valuable piece of equipment, special loan restrictions will apply. Please check with the library for details.

Our telescope is scheduled to be for-mally presented on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in the Library. The public is cordially invited. Jim Zebrowski, and John Root of the Astronomical Society will be on hand to provide potential users, or other interested parties, with detailed information. Winchendon is indeed fortunate to be one of the first Massachusetts libraries selected to offer this service to its patrons.

****Explore the world of animals! The

Library is pleased to announce the availability of Zoo New England dis-count passes. Each discount pass admits a party of up to six people for $6 per adult and $4 per child. Coupons may be used at either the Stoneham Zoo and at the Zoo in Franklin Park, and may be used on any day the zoo is open. This discount pass program is funded, in part, by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, as administered local-ly by the Winchendon Cultural Council.

Other discount museum coupons avail-able this month include the Museum of Science and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Ecotarium in Worcester. These programs are funded in part, by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council as administered locally by the Winchendon Cultural Council. Also available is a free day parking pass for the Massachusetts DCR parks where a day parking fee is charged. This includes Lake Denison, Dunn’s Pond, Laurel Lake, and Salisbury Beach, just to name a few. Check out the whole list at http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr. Passes are limited, so library staff suggest signing up in advance to take

advantage of this program, which is supported by the Friends of the Library.

*****The Friends of the Library are pleased

to announce a new assortment of used books will be available in the basement book sale space, beginning July 14. The public is invited, whenever the library is open. Please inform a staff member that you want to visit, so we can make sure the lights are on.

*****The Wednesday morning pre-

schoolers’ Story Hour has moved to Thursdays at 6 p.m. Pajama Story Time also features stories, and a craft project. Admission is free. Naturally, preschool-ers should be accompanied by a respon-sible adult. Pajamas are optional.

Wednesday is Story/Craft Day. Programs for children in grades K-3 are held at 4 p.m., and programs for boys and girls entering grades 4 and up are held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. All story craft programs are free. We do ask par-ticipants to sign up, in advance, so we will be sure to have materials on hand for everyone. These programs are pre-sented by library staff.

Book Group for grades 6-8 is offered Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. This sum-mer’s selection is Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, a National Award Book Award winner. Copies are available at the library.

Toddler Time , for ages 3-5 is held Friday mornings, beginning at 10 a.m. This free half hour program for chil-dren age 3 and under features nursery rhymes, colors, numbers, short stories and taking turns. All are welcome.

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The Supremes sing againThe Constitution we all pur-

port to love and support and cherish sets up a Supreme Court and arranges that it be an uneven number of Justices so that tie votes are unlikely.

Then it was arranged that only the president could appoint a new justice. And just to be certain he did not get carried away his appointment requires confirmation by the U.S. Senate to ensure really potentially great jurists rise to that coveted spot.

You do not have to hold a graduate degree in political sci-ence to understand that when a liberal president appoints a liberal judge and gets the appointment approved in a lib-eral Senate there is great joy in the hearts of those Americans

of the liberal persuasion.When a conservative presi-

dent appoints a conservative judge who is confirmed by a conservative Senate there is great joy in the hearts of those Americans of the conservative persuasion.

Since a president as well as everyone of the Senators are elected by the people of the United States of America to represent their own political philosophies it is an essential truth that the court typically represents the philosophical feeling of the American vot-ers. History shows us that this swings back and forth over time.

This was intended and those with a long view of American history understand that essen-

tially the conservative or lib-eral philosophy of the court represents traditionally the prevailing philosophy of the voters.

An appointment to the court is for life. So depending on the longevity of any particu-lar appointee to the court it is possible for the court to lean liberal or conservative until a vacancy occurs. This permits the court for a short period of time not to reflect the phi-losophy of any sitting presi-dent who has failed to have a chance to make appointments. This situation occurs equally often between presidencies so in the end it tends to continue to guarantee overall fairness.

There have been occasions when a judge has been elevat-

ed to the Supreme Court by a president who thinks the judge is liberal (or a conservative president who thinks the judge is conservative) and after get-ting the approval of the Senate for their lifetime appointment their views change. Personally, I think this is not related to subterfuge but rather to experi-encing the high level of intellec-tual and judicial argument that occurs among the nine Justices and finding one’s own philoso-phy changing over time. This might be viewed as “growth.”

There is no way to guard against these occasional hiccups in the process the Founders envisioned.

Why then when a court reaches a judgment on an issue a petitioner brings before

it do people get so outraged. Many Americans simply do not understand that the court can-not broaden the issue brought to them for a decision. There is a petition brought to the court, often quite narrow and specific, and they rule on that. They do not offer a ruling with reference to peripheral issues that might be impacted. If an American wishes a ruling on peripheral issues they must bring their own brief to the court.

Regarding the two most

VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond

Editorial

At a loss for words

WinchEndon couriErPresident/Publisher: Frank Chilinski

editor: ruth deamiCis

The outrage over the Hobby Lobby decision and the 5-4 lopsided men vs. women decision at the Supreme Court has every political pundit with access to a keyboard up in arms.

And every single one has taken a side.We have a different take on it, and it will prove unpopular with both sides.Because, despite what a former Supreme Court decided many years ago, the

Hobby Lobby corporation is a privately held COMPANY. A business. An entity. A paper tiger.

It isn’t human and it isn’t a citizen.Despite grand statements to the otherwise, its “rights” don’t exist. Not really.And if we give it a bit of leeway of sorts and say they do, OK, fine. So they do.

Then they are entitled to their opinions.And so are their employees.And here is the other side. If you don’t like your employer, and their deci-

sions, and their policies and whatever...quit.Move on.Go somewhere else.Find another job.Because life isn’t fair and no one has to play by your rules. THAT is the crux of both sides of this story. And it is at the heart of most

do-gooder laws in general and all of the hand wringing whining from either side out there.

Those who think every person is entitled to this, that, and the other thing; and those who think everyone else in the world besides them are moochers and slugs who don’t work hard enough.

We see it in this case with the us vs. them over a healthcare issue and who is going to pay for it; we see it over immigration and particularly as it is impacting a whole passel of children who have become pawns in this grown-up game; and we see it in every single Democrats vs. Republican congressional debate in the past six years.

It always will boil down to this; because we are at heart the same six year old child who saw the inherent unfairness in games when we lost or someone else took a turn out of turn.

Whether the bully is real or imagined; we do indeed scream about it loud and long. And we lose sight quickly of the fact that our bully might just be someone else’s hero and bodyguard.

The Hobby Lobby debate is a beginning to an unforeseeable end; when cor-porations become even more dominant in deciding what is good and proper for private citizens.

It has been happening for a while, as our lives have become squeezed tighter and tighter by decisions made beyond our control. Can you watch television now without a corporation? Can you make a telephone call from a payphone anymore?

What decisions have been made that impact your job, your household on a daily basis that you have absolutely knowledge of? Insurance rates? School test-ing? Chemicals in your food?

The pipeline coming through town?See, “someone” is making decisions at corporate levels all the time; the Big

Brother, the Powers that Be, are very real no matter how we might think we are in charge of our own domains.

We could thrown up our hands in despair; or we can quietly take small actions (like quitting the job we disagree with, how quickly might Hobby Lobby change its policy if all women on its staff quit?).

Some actions might mean some sacrifice, true. And some might mean some work, like seeking out products made in the USA and not buying cheapest only.

But every small step makes a difference in the long run.

The divisiveness worsens

Last week, the Supreme Court took another giant step in making this country safe. Safe, that is, for rich Christian males. The rest of us? Not so much. When the Court, in yet another divisive yet definitive 5-4 ruling, handed down the decision on Hobby Lobby, the majority, living up to their reputation as unapologetic male chauvinists, made it very clear that the perspectives of the three women among them meant nothing. This ruling, and another a few days later when the Court sided with a Christian college on this whole contraception issue, validated the point made by my friend of

over 40 years. My pal Arthur Lerner noted this dispelled any notion that Anthony Kennedy is a swing vote. True indeed, and if rulings like these, com-bined with the blind hatred we’re seeing in Southern California over immigration, don’t serve to motivate pro-gressive voters, I don’t know what it will take. Speaking of those lovely folks who were so rabidly irate over undocument-ed children fleeing poverty and violence, I liked the response from representatives of an area Native American tribe who pointed out that except for their ancestors, all our families were immigrants. Needless to say, that didn’t matter to the rabble-rousers.

It all makes you wonder exactly what we were celebrat-ing last weekend. We used to

reassure ourselves with the reminder there was more that unites us than divides us. Who truly believes that to be the case anymore? Income inequal-ity. Extremist Supreme Court decisions. Did you know that in 2012, just 31,000 people out of 320 or so million gave almost 30-percent of the reported dona-tions in congressional cam-paigns? That’s 0.001% of the population. Their average indi-vidual donation surpassed the nation’s median income. What unites you with those people? I rather doubt the Koch brothers would have wanted you at their party last weekend. They sure wouldn’t have wanted me.

We were, of course, instruct-ed to celebrate in the first place some 238 years ago by that great Bay state patrician, (talk about rich Christians), John

Adams, who wrote his wife Abigail that the Declaration of Independence deserved lots of hoopla. In this, Adams was right but it got me to think-ing about Adams’ place in American history, and led to a discussion with several people on that very topic, including friend Kathy Gressieux, who’s a pretty good historian in her own right.

Kathy likes Adams, or at least is intrigued by him. I recall him as the President who signed the Alien and Sedition Act, which, to be fair, every President since has probably secretly wished they could emulate, but wasn’t exactly healthy for the democ-racy Adams claimed to love. Adams liked the Act at least in part because of the divisive-ness of his era and stifling the opposition seemed to him to be

a good idea. In any event, while Adams’

place in history is secure as one of the more eminent Founders, I can’t help but wonder what position he would be taking about the border dispute cur-rently raging in California and across the southwest. I have no idea, but what I’m pretty sure of is this:

John Adams told his fel-low countrymen to acknowl-edge that “all men are created equal” and reminded they were entitled to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” These sentiments are what we were theoretically celebrating last weekend. Too bad SCOTUS and a town full of terrified bigots didn’t share them.

See you next week.

JERRY CARTON

JournEy of thE hEart

JACK BLAIR

notEs of concErn

Did Gitmo prisoner exchange constitute treason?Fury from both parties hit the fan

when President Barack Obama released five Gitmo prisoners — three top intelli-gence officers and two top military com-manders — the five most wanted by the Taliban; one a former Taliban interior minister reportedly having had close ties with Osama bin Laden. These in exchange for Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, said to be a traitor by his companions in Afghanistan when he walked off base seeking an Al Qaida representative. Five soldiers died in the subsequent search for a soldier who did not want to be found. The President excuses this action on the basis that Bergdadl was on death’s door and prisoners have been exchanged in other wars by other pres-idents. These explanations have been contested.

Senate Intelligence Committee Chair, Dianne Feinstein, was the most vocal Democrat to voice contempt. She said, “It comes with some surprise and dis-may that the transfers went ahead with no consultation — totally not following the law. And, in an issue of this kind, of concern to a Committee that bears the oversight responsibility” (“Feinstein Says White House Broke the Law on Bergdahl,” NBC news, June 4, 2014). Republicans, notably Senator Lindsey Graham, threatened impeachment if it happened again.

Libertarian Judge Andrew Napolitano, spoke of the president’s action as unlawful for two reasons. One, Obama himself had signed the statute forbidding the use of taxpayers’ money with respect to Guantanamo detainees without a Congressional 30-day notice, which he violated. This was Senator Dianne Feinstein’s objection.

Two, “by releasing these guys into the theater of war in the Middle East, he has provided material assistance to a terror-ist organization.” This because “Federal statute makes it a crime, punishable by 10 years in prison to life, for materially aiding a terrorist organization” and, “the courts have ruled, any assistance knowingly or intentionally provided to a terrorist organization by an American makes that American liable for prosecu-tion under this statute.” The assistance is the human assets he has returned to the enemy. Anyone else would get 10 years to life in prison for doing the same thing (“Obama Could be Facing 10 Years to Life in Prison,” Shepard Smith interviews Judge Andrew Napolitano, FOX News, June 6, 2014).

Missing in the whole argument, and the reason for this column on an issue receiving much media coverage, is what does the Constitution say? All war powers are clearly listed in Article I, Section 8, clauses 10-17 and all are left to Congress alone except one, allowing the president to serve as commander and chief subject to this oversight. The Founders never intended for him to act alone independent of Congress. If other presidents have done so this does not make doing so constitutional. He most certainly cannot break a law that he helped create and sign.

But Article III Section 3 should have brought Mr. Obama to a quick halt. “Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.” Is returning to the enemy three of their most distinguished intelligence person-nel and two of their most distinguished military officers, each considered so dangerous that they had to be moved across a continent and an ocean to pre-vent them from escaping to strengthen the power of the enemy, giving Al Qaeda aid and comfort? How can a reasonable person argue otherwise? Arguably this gift of “human assets,” returned by our own president, is far more helpful to the enemy than money, commodities, equipment or even military secrets. That these five will serve for the rest of their lives to strengthen our enemy is not disputed.

The Constitution continues; “No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.” The overt act was the exchange. The President has clearly confessed, although not in court, and all of America exceeds the two-wit-ness requirement.

“The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.”

Responsibility for punishing treason is left to Congress. The only restrictions to punishment are prohibition of cor-ruption of blood (punishing relatives for the acts of one) and forfeiture of property, which must be returned to

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HALL RETURNSPETERBOROUGH, NH — GFA Federal Credit Union welcomes back Lisa Hall as

its Peterborough branch manager, located at 1 Jaffrey Road. Hall previously served as the branch manager of Monadnock Community Bank, which was acquired by GFA Federal Credit Union in December 2012.

Hall brings more than a decade of banking expertise to GFA members. Her back-ground is strong in community banking and community engagement. In her role, Hall will help members achieve their financial goals through GFA’s financial suite of solutions designed for personal, business, insurance and investment needs.

“Lisa is a great addition to our team. She is an experienced financial solutions provider and shares our mission of assisting members in achieving their financial goals,” said Kelli Mason, vice president of sales & service.

As branch manager, Hall is charged with building GFA’s membership, pres-ence and participation in the Peterborough community. Already a member of the Peterborough community, Hall serves as treasurer of The Place to Go – Kids Together, mem-ber of Friends of Con-Val Athletics, G r e e n f i e l d Oak Park Committee and the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.

She is also affil-iated with the Kiwanis Club of P e t e r b o r o u g h , C o n t o o c o o k Valley Board of Realtors Affiliates Group, and the M a s s a c h u s e t t s Retirement Plans Consortium.

Hall completed branch manage-ment studies at the Massachusetts B a n k e r s Association. Hall is also a gradu-ate of Westbrook College, where she earned her degree in computer man-agement.


Fore: good pizza at Zoe’s in two locations BY JERRY CARTON

COURIER CORRESPONDENT

Zoe’s is still in town. And not just this town, but Gardner as well. It’s true the business has departed Waterville, but owner Todd Antoniac is still run-ning a full service restaurant, two of them in fact: one at the Winchendon School golf club and the other at the Gardner municipal golf course.

“We’re open to the pub-lic,” Antoniac stressed. “Winchendon had been more of a snack bar before, but now we have a full-service restau-rant and we have outdoor seat-ing at both locations. We’re the only restaurant in the area to have that.”

“Our biggest hurdle is to get

people to come to our new loca-tions. I’d estimate right now about a third of our clientele from Waterville has found their way to the golf course in Winchendon.

“People tend to think golf courses are private and that’s not the case. Both are public courses and we’d love to see old patrons and new ones,” said Antoniac.

The timing was right to leave Waterville.

“We did well there but the Winchendon golf course was looking to make changes and we were looking at a better deal for our money, so I guess you could say we were in the right place at the right time,” Antoniac remarked.

“It was actually kind of a last-minute thing,” he said.

As for Gardner, Zoe’s took over that facility by winning the bid from the city.

“We submitted it in January, heard back in February, and opened in late April,” said Antoniac. “The people in Gardner — the course super-intendent, the staff — everyone has made us feel right at home. They’ve been very welcoming.

“We’re a little off the road of course, so we’ll need some off-the-street business, but we’re very happy to be at the course in Gardner and we’re excited about the opportunity in Winchendon,” he added.

While Zoe’s will continue to serve the same menu that

was successful in Waterville, Antoniac said he’s adding burgers to the offerings at the golf courses.

“Pizza is my passion,” he laughed, but noted it made sense to include burgers at a golf course restaurant.

Pizza has been something Antoniac’s been very familiar with throughout his career which has included stops at the Four Points Sheraton, the Leominster House of Pizza and Our Town in Peterborough. “Yeah, I love pizza,” he laugh-ingly acknowledged.

Opening at new sites has meant expanding more than just the menu. It has meant as well enlarging the kitchens as well in order to serve more

people and prepare for larger banquets.

“Yes, we can do banquets, too,” Antoniac pointed out.

Gardner is currently a seasonal operation, but the Winchendon site will be, as was the case in Waterville, a year-round operation.

“We’re still in town,” Antoniac assured. “Different building but still Zoe’s and still committed to our customers.”

Zoe’s at the Winchendon golf course is located at 43 Spring St. (978) 297-9897) and in Gardner at 182 Eaton St. (978) 730-8730). Zoe’s can also be found online at Zoespizzeria.com or on Facebook at Zoe’s 19th Hole.

You’re Invited to Join theFriends of Old Murdock Senior Center, Inc.

Membership open to all who share our vision of fellowship andsupport for seniors.

The Friends’ mission is to help provide programs and activities in an environment that enhances the health and well being of our

Senior Citizens.What better place than at stately Old Murdock High School.

One Year $5.00 Five Years $20.00 Life Membership $100.00 Additional Donation $

Checks should be made payable to and mailed to:Friends of Old Murdock Senior Center

P.O. Box 50Winchendon, MA 01475

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Christ Church donates more than $1,500 to campaignFICTCHBURG —The Parish of Christ Church in Fitchburg has donated $1,512 to Community

Health Connections HomeStretch Campaign, the capital campaign designed to finish paying for the new medical facility atop Burbank Hill. The check was presented to CHC Vice President for Development Arlene Betteridge, by Rev. Bennett Jones II, church treasurer Marilyn Benoit, and church member and former Fitchburg Mayor Dan Mylott.

“What we do every Christmas and Easter,” said Jones, “is to take a collection that will be given away. The governing board, also known as the vestry, then votes who to give it to. This was brought to the vestry’s attention by Mylott. The HomeStretch Campaign for Community Health Connections is just the kind of thing that fits with what we want to support. It wasn’t a difficult decision.”

“CHC is trying to reach people who have trouble navigating the health care system, people who may not be able to afford medical, people who, generally speaking, are need of help. This is exactly the kind of effort we want to support.”

“We’re very excited to have the support of Christ Church,” Betteridge said. “It’s important that we maintain a relationship with faith-based organization. In so many instances, like this one, the goals of the church and Community Health Connections overlap nicely. We’ll be forever grateful for their generosity.”

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Community Health Connections accepts a check from Christ Church. Pictured are VP Arlene Bettridge with church members.

Across

1. Western blue flag, e.g.

5. Abstinences from food

10. ___ gin fizz14. Fashion15. Bar order, with

“the”16. Part of BYO17. Oil source18. Asian shrub yield-

ing flaxlike fiber19. Caution20. Church of England

archbishops23. Ring bearer, maybe24. Beauty25. Semiquaver (2 wds)32. Electrical unit33. Knocked off, in

a way34. Clear, as a disk36. Boxer’s stat39. “___ Maria”40. Cantankerous41. American symbol42. Caddie’s bagful44. Athletic supporter?45. Dust catcher (2

wds)49. Go after, in a way50. “___ any drop to

drink”: Coleridge51. Inequality58. Band member59. A Judd60. Amorphous mass62. “Beowulf,” e.g.63. British ___64. Breezy65. Home, informally66. Agreeing (with)67. “The ___ Ranger”

Down1. Babysitter’s handful2. Be itinerant3. Doing nothing4. Pliable plastic

explosive5. Public uproars6. “By yesterday!”

7. Clash of heavy-weights

8. Detective, at times9. Santa’s rig10. Buttonwood11. Advance12. “One of ___” (Wil-

la Cather novel)13. “... ___ he drove out

of sight”21. Backstabber22. Article of faith25. Bundle26. Candidate’s con-

cern27. Carry away, in a

way28. “Well, I ___!”29. Like some jackets,

fabric30. Spoonful, say31. Banana oil, e.g.32. Bauxite, e.g.35. Artist’s asset37. One who shows

impressive excel-lence

38. In a lather (2 wds)43. Break of dawn46. Rupture47. Boozehound48. ___ customs51. Copy52. Bird venerated by

ancient Egyptians53. Brewer’s equipment54. Game on horseback55. Black cat, maybe56. Assortment57. Norse goddess of

fate58. Big ___ Conference61. “Ciao!”

Weekly CrosswordJuly 11, 2014

This Week’s Answers:

Daisy Duke’s is up and running

BY TRACY GAMBILLCOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — Waterville Plaza welcomes a new business. Daisy Duke’s opened its doors for tanning on June 2, with two tan-ning beds and one stand-up booth. Owner Joni Adams, a nail techni-cian who graduated in March from Cosmix School of Beauty Sciences in Marlborough, also offers mani-cures and pedicures.

“I use gels rather than acrylics because it’s healthier for nails,” commented Adams.

In addition to tanning and nails, there are two hair dresser booths available for rent. Other complementary services may be offered in the future such as facials and maybe even yoga.

Adams’ daughter graduated from Monty Tech’s cosmetology program this year and was the inspi-ration for opening the salon. She is no stranger to owning a business however, having run “Little Farmers Child Care” in Royalston for five years.

As for the name “Daisy Duke’s”, it came from the family’s eight-year-old golden retriever who died of cancer last winter.

Adams greets customers with a smile as soothing music plays softly in the background. Walk-ins are welcome, though appointments are encouraged to get that sun-kissed glow or professional looking nails. Tanning rates range from $6 - $10 each time and one month unlimited packages are available from $55-$70. July’s special features the booth and is a one month unlimited package for $45. To make an appointment, call (978) 297-1200. Daisy Duke’s is at 10 Main St. and hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Tracy Gambill photo

Joni Adams is ready to welcome new customers

Business Briefs


Winchendon Police DepartmentEditor’s Note: The information con-

tained in this police log was obtained through public documents kept by the police department, and is considered to be the account of the police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

MONDAY, JUNE 3012:51-2:27 a.m.: seven building checks,

secure; 7:53 a.m.: MV operating errat-ically (School Street) gone on arriv-al; 7:58 a.m.: officer wanted (Central Street) assisted; 8:33 a.m.: general info (Ash Street) info given; 8:36 a.m.: officer wanted (Monomonac Road East) spoken to; 9:11 a.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street) assisted; 9:14 a.m.: neighbor dis-pute (Royalston Road South) advised civil action; 9:41 a.m.: animal complaint (Goodrich Drive) refer to ACO; 10:56 a.m.: ambulance (Mill Street) assisted; 11:32 a.m.: disturbance (Gardner Road) arrest: Richard Covey, age 25 of 151 Gardner Road, Winchendon: assault with dangerous weapon, assault and domestic A&B; 11:59 a.m.: threats (Main Street) advised officer; 12:28 p.m.: gen-eral info (Bayberry Circle) advised officer; 12:33 p.m.: general info (River Street) info given; 3:24 p.m.: ambulance (Mill Street) assisted; 3:56 p.m.: sum-mons service (Brown Street) served; 3:57 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Brown Street) unable to locate; 4:04 p.m.: summons service (Mill Street) served; 4:13 p.m.: suspicious person (Chestnut Street) spoken to; 4:19 p.m.: summons service (Hale Street) unable to serve; 5:13 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) spoken to; 5:25 p.m.: deliver mes-sage (Central Street) spoken to; 5:30 p.m.: property damage (Royalston Road South) spoken to; 5:34 p.m.: 209A ser-vice (Mill Street) served to defendant; 6:34 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville Road) verbal warning; 6:42 p.m.: deliver mes-sage (Royalston Road North) unable to locate; 6:50 p.m.: ambulance (Sibley Road) transport; 7 p.m.: investigation (Mill Glen Road) spoken to; 7:01 p.m.: investigation (Mill Glen Road) spoken to; 7:37 p.m.: harassment order service (Otter River Road) served; 7:54 p.m.: 209A service (Gardner Road) served to defendant; 8:17 p.m.: extra patrols (Glenallan Street) checked, secure; 9:07 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; 9:14 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) verbal warning; 10:21 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Gardner Road) refer to other PD; 10:45 p.m.: burglary B&E (Mill Glen Road) report taken.

TUESDAY, JULY 112:31 a.m.: burglar alarm (Front

Street) checked, secure; 12:50-4:01 a.m.: six building checks, secure; 2:38 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure; 2:58 a.m.: suspicious MV (area search negative) 4:42 a.m.: general info (School Street) info taken; 6:27 a.m.: ambulance (Vaine Street) transport; 7:12 a.m.: general info (Morse Avenue) spoken to; 7:24 a.m.: traffic enforcement (School Street) info taken; 7:44 a.m.: vandalism (Murdock Avenue) report taken; 7:53 a.m.: suspicious MV (Main Street) spoken to; 8:09 a.m.: MV stop (School Street) traffic citation; 8:18 a.m.: MV stop (School Street) traffic cita-tion; 9:13 a.m.: warrant check (River Street) info taken; 9:21 a.m.: investi-gation (Maple Street) info taken; 9:25 a.m.: MV operating erratically (River Street) unable to locate; 9:52 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation; 10:48 a.m.: transport (Central Street); 10:51 a.m.: general info (walk in) spo-ken to; 11:35 a.m.: investigation (Central Street) info taken; 11:47 a.m.: proper-ty found (walk in) info taken; 12:02 p.m.: harassment (Woodlawn Street) report taken; 12:44 p.m.: trespass notice (Brown Street) info taken; 1:51 p.m.: sus-picious MV (Main Street) report taken; 2:16 p.m.: ambulance (Spring Street) transport; 2:59 p.m.: burglar alarm (Lakeview Drive) checked, secure; 3:19 p.m.: accident (Spring Street) report taken; 4:31 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 4:40 p.m.: ambu-lance (Baldwinville State Road) trans-port; 4:47 p.m.: ambulance (Alger Street) transport; 4:47 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner

Road) traffic citation; 5:01 p.m.: ambu-lance (Chestnut Street) transport; 5:10 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) verbal warning; 5:10 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) arrest: Joshua A. Waxlax, age 38 of 123 Franklin St., Winchendon: operating MV with suspended license; 5:16 p.m.: ambulance (Central Street) transport; 5:35 p.m.: harassment (Main Street) report taken; 6:08 p.m.: animal complaint (Ash Street) no PD service required; 6:46 p.m.: summons service (Hale Street) served; 7:15 p.m.: burglar alarm (Front Street) checked, secure; 7:16 p.m.: summons service (Franklin Street) served; 8:16 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning; 8:22 p.m.: general info (Royalston Road North) spoken to; 8:34 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 8:44 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 8:53 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning; 9:35 p.m.: officer wanted (walk in) spoken to; 11:44 p.m.: building check, secure; 11:51 p.m.: extra patrols (Glenallan Street) checked, secure.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 212:12-3:35 a.m.: five building checks,

secure; 1:50 a.m.: suspicious other (Baldwinville State Road) no PD ser-vice required; 2:17 a.m.: open door, window, gate (Elmwood Road) secured building; 2:45 a.m.: suspicious per-son (Baldwinville State Road) spoken to; 7:25 a.m.: extra patrols (School Street) traffic citation; 7:30 a.m.: bur-glar alarm (School Street) false alarm; 7:44 a.m.: extra patrols (School Street) traffic citation; 7:54 a.m.: extra patrols (School Street) services rendered; 8:21 a.m.: summons service (Court Street) unable to serve; 8:26 a.m.: illegal dump-ing (Murdock Avenue) report taken; 9:48 a.m.: stolen MV (Baldwinville State Road) assisted; 10:20 a.m.: officer wanted (Laurel Street) spoken to; 10:43 a.m.: custody dispute (Front Street) spoken to; 11:02 a.m.: accident (Front Street) report taken; 11:07 a.m.: tres-passing (Front Street) no PD service required; 11:16 a.m.: accident (Central Street) report taken; 11:47 a.m.: animal complaint (Mill Street) refer to ACO; 11:48 a.m.: investigation (Spring Street) info taken; 12:29 p.m.: summons ser-vice (Whitney Street) served; 12:49 p.m.: officer wanted (Washington Avenue) spoken to; 12:54 p.m.: summons ser-vice (Main Street) unable to serve; 1:02 p.m.: investigation (Spruce Street) no PD service required; 1:04 p.m.: ambu-lance (Central Street) transport; 1:06 p.m.: investigation (Central Street) info taken; 1:10 p.m.: disabled MV (River Street) no PD service required; 1:16 p.m.: accident (Baldwinville State Road) report taken; 2:06 p.m.: recov-ered property (walk in) returned to owner; 2:27 p.m.: ambulance (Goodrich Street) transport; 3:39 p.m.: neighbor dispute (Royalston Road South) spo-ken to; 3:48 p.m.: investigation (Metcalf Street) unable to locate; 4:26 p.m.: loi-tering (Spring Street) gone on arrival; 4:47 p.m.: tree down on wires (Whitney Street) services rendered; 5:13 p.m.: traf-fic hazard (Central Street) unfounded; 5:32 p.m.: burglar alarm (Christmas Tree Lane) services rendered; 5:43 p.m.: tree down (Baldwinville State Road) removed traffic hazard; 5:45 p.m.: sus-picious MV (Rice Road) gone on arriv-al; 8:09 p.m.: arrest (Jackson Avenue) Jared A. Scortico, age 32 of 86 Jackson Ave., Winchendon: arrest based on war-rant; 8:28 p.m.: officer wanted (River Street) spoken to; 9:47 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street) verbal warning; 10:46 p.m.: assist other agency (Ash Street) assisted; 10:53 p.m.: assist motorist (Academy Street) checked, secure; 11:50 p.m.: one building check, call canceled.

THURSDAY, JULY 312:20-3:10 a.m.: six building checks,

secure; 1:14 a.m.: domestic (Royalston Road North) arrest: Guy M. Tenney, age 23 of 19 Royalston Road North, Winchendon: domestic A&B; 1:51 a.m.: welfare check (address not printed) unable to locate; 4:14 a.m.: tree down (Hospital Drive) removed traffic hazard; 4:30 a.m.: assist other agency (Goodrich Drive) unable to locate; 5:41 a.m.: tree

down (Hale Street) removed traffic haz-ard; 6:29 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure; 7:35 a.m.: open door, window, gate (Central Street) false alarm; 8:33 a.m.: keep the peace (Hyde Street) assisted; 9:40 a.m.: tres-pass notice (Front Street) services ren-dered) 10:14 a.m.: officer wanted (Hale Street) report taken; 10:15 a.m.: disabled MV (Academy Street) info given; 10:59 a.m.: investigation (walk in) spoken to; 12:02 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) ver-bal warning; 1:18 p.m.: burglary, B&E (Pine Street) report taken; 3:20 p.m.: officer wanted (Brown Street) no cause for complaint; 4:41 p.m.: officer wanted (Brown Street) spoken to; 6:28 p.m.: offi-cer wanted (Winchendon Road) spoken to; 6:29 p.m.: tree down (Royalston Road South) no cause for complaint; 6:38 p.m.: suspicious person (School Street) spoken to; 7:11 p.m.: burglar alarm (Summer Drive) checked, secure; 9:07 p.m.: fire alarm (Grove Street) assist-ed; 9:18 p.m.: tree down (Baldwinville State Road) assisted; 9:22 p.m.: burglar alarm (Grove Street) checked, secure; 9:22 p.m.: tree down (Baldwinville State Road) unable to locate; 9:27 p.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street) checked, secure; 9:29 p.m.: tree down (Baldwinville State Road) refer to other PD; 9:38 p.m.: tree down (West Street) refer to DPW; 9:41 p.m.: power outage (Belmont Avenue) area search negative; 9:56 p.m.: gener-al info (Mill Street) property returned to owner; 10:17 p.m.: power outage (Belmont Avenue) refer to other agen-cy; 10:40 p.m.: ambulance (Eli Drive) refer to other agency; 11:44 p.m.: power outage (River Street) info taken.

FRIDAY, JULY 412:25 a.m.: traffic hazard (Spring

Street) transport; 12:52 a.m.: burglary, B&E (Branch Street) report taken; 1:11-2:45 a.m.: seven building checks, secure (one unfounded); 5:51 a.m.: suspicious other (Spring Street) checked, secure; 6:50 a.m.: alarm type unknown (High Street) unable to locate; 11:40 a.m.: gen-eral info (Mill Street) info taken; 12:06 p.m.: burglary, B&E (Linden Street) report taken; 12:14 p.m.: 209A viola-tion (Ready Drive) report taken; 12:23 p.m.: suspicious person (School Street) spoken to; 12:57 p.m.: 911 hang up (Mill Street) spoken to; 2:57 p.m.: ambulance (Mill Street) no FD service required; 3:36 p.m.: threats (Main Street) spo-ken to; 3:55 p.m.: accident (Monomonac Road West) summons: Juvenile, age 16: negligent operation of MV and speed-ing; 4:21 p.m.: FD call (Pearl Drive) services rendered; 6:18 p.m.: larceny (Front Street) report taken; 6:20 p.m.: custody dispute (Woodlawn Street) info taken; 6:59 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 8:29 p.m.: dog bite (Ash Street) refer to ACO; 9:22 p.m.: noise complaint (North Ashburnham Road) no PD service required; 10 p.m.: noise complaint (Eli Drive) unfounded; 10:15 p.m.: investigation (Linden Street) info taken; 11:02 p.m.: suspicious MV (Elmwood Road) checked, secure; 11:18-11:20 p.m.: two building checks, secure.

SATURDAY, JULY 512:48 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street)

verbal warning; 1:03-2:46 a.m.: five build-ing checks, secure; 1:04 am.: suspicious person (Sibley Road) checked, secure; 5:45 a.m.: tree down (Monomonac Road East) refer to DPW; 5:52 a.m.: ambu-lance (Benjamin Street) transport; 8:57 a.m.: ambulance (Cross Street) trans-port; 9:44 a.m.: tree down (Laurel Street) removed traffic hazard; 10:08 a.m.: gen-eral info (Spruce Street) spoken to; 10:14 a.m.: investigation (Baldwinville State Road) spoken to; 10:33 a.m.: gen-eral info (Alger Street) spoken to; 10:42 a.m.: assist citizen (Ipswich Drive) assisted; 11:11 a.m.: burglary, B&E (Lincoln Avenue Extension) report taken; 11:21 a.m.: dog bite (Woodlawn Street) info taken; 11:34 a.m.: tree down (Baldwinville State Road) report taken; 11:49 a.m.: noise complaint (Island Road) unable to locate; 11:55 a.m.: alarm, type unknown (Ipswich Drive) false alarm; 1:06 p.m.: tree down on wires (Lakeview Drive) refer to other agency; 3:09 p.m.: fraud (Lakeshore Drive) report taken; 4:38 p.m.: ambulance (Cottage Street)

transport; 5:31 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) verbal warning; 5:44 p.m.: fire alarm (Grove Street) false alarm; 6:07 p.m.: warrant check (Central Street) no PD service required; 6:28 p.m.: missing person (River Street) report taken; 6:35 p.m.: 209A request (Main Street) report taken; 7:12 p.m.: panic alarm (Forristall Road) false alarm; 7:45 p.m.: investiga-tion (River Street) area search negative; 9:04 p.m.: noise complaint (Hyde Park Drive) advised officer; 9:15 p.m.: noise complaint (Otter River Road) advised officer; 10:13 p.m.: noise complaint (North Ashburnham Road) advised offi-cer; 10:14 p.m.: investigation (Railroad Street) no PD service required; 10:56 p.m.: alarm type unknown (Cottage Street) assisted; 11:05 p.m.: intoxicat-ed person (Lakeshore Drive) transport; 11:19 p.m.: attempt to locate (Mill Street) unable to locate; 11:34 p.m.: accident (Mill Street) report taken; 11:41 p.m.: suspicious MV (River Street) checked, secure; 11:45 p.m.: investigation (River Street) info taken.

SUNDAY, JULY 61:08 a.m.: noise complaint (Elm

Street) area search negative; 1:25 a.m.: general info (Main Street) advised officer; 5:02 a.m.: burglar alarm (High Street) checked, secure; 7:05 a.m.: gen-eral info (River Street) info taken; 7:23 a.m.: ambulance (Ipswich Drive) report taken; 10:07 a.m.: general info (Harris Road) spoken to; 10:31 a.m.: investiga-tion (Front Street) gone on arrival; 10:32 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Main Street) info given; 10:57 a.m.: summons service (Ash Street) unable to serve; 11:01 a.m.: unwanted party (Mill Glen Pond North Road) spoken to; 11:58 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) call can-celed; 12:23 p.m.: disabled MV (Gardner Road) gone on arrival; 12:27 p.m.: bur-glar alarm (Spring Street) call canceled; 12:45 p.m.: general info (Marlborough Road) refer to ACO; 12:48 p.m.: gen-eral info (Lakeshore Drive) refer to ACO; 1:28 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) spoken to; 1:39 p.m.: suspicious other (Old Gardner Road) assisted; 2:13 p.m.: general info (Monomonac Road West) spoken to; 3:49 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 3:57 p.m.: general info (River Street) property returned to owner; 3:59 p.m.: alarm type unknown (Ipswich Drive) accidental; 4:08 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic cita-tion; 4:18 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; 4:21 p.m.: ambulance (Elm Street) transport; 4:25 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 4:55 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) verbal warning; 4:58 p.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) transport; 5:05 p.m.: prop-erty lost (Bluebird Lane) advised offi-cer; 5:30 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation; 5:44 p.m.: animal com-plaint (Royalston Road North) assisted; 5:53 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traf-fic citation; 5:58 p.m.: suicide threats (Second Street) removed to hospital; 6:11 p.m.: investigation (Royalston Road North) spoken to; 6:16 p.m.: property damage (Hale Street) report taken; 6:26 p.m.: ambulance (Main Street) trans-port; 6:53 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Front Street) no cause for complaint; 7:17 p.m.: warrant check (Central Street) gone on arrival; 7:41 p.m.: ATV complaint (Mill Street) spoken to; 7:46 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) spoken to; 7:51 p.m.: domestic (Goodrich Street) spoken to; 8:02 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Happy Hollow Road) unable to locate; 8:26 p.m.: suspicious person (North Vine Street) spoken to; 8:31 p.m.: officer wanted (Whitney Street) spoken to; 8:33 p.m.: MV stop (Russell Farm Road) spoken to; 9:07 p.m.: noise com-plaint (Eagle Road) spoken to; 9:49 p.m.: ambulance (Monadnock Avenue) trans-port; 9:52 p.m.: unwanted party (Front Street) gone on arrival; 10:01 p.m.: dog bite (Whitney Street) refer to ACO; 10:03 p.m.: suspicious MV (Rte. 2) refer to other PD; 10:36 p.m.: animal complaint (Elmwood Road) refer to ACO; 11:05 p.m.: harassment (Mill Street) report taken; 11:17 p.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure.

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WINCHENDON — A summons will be issued in the case of the fire that destroyed two buildings located at the end of Summer Drive June 10. Lt. David Walsh of the Winchendon Police Department reports Cody Lafrennie, age 18, of 45 Morse Ave., Winchendon will be charged with burning a building and trespass in the complaint.

Detective Kevin Wolski, with the help of Officer Alan Ross, are responsible for the investigation into the inci-dent. The state fire marshal was immediately called in when it was deemed “all accidental causes having been ruled out.”

It was 3:44 a.m. June 10 the Winchendon Fire Department was dispatched for a reported structure fire at the rear building of the Doody Vault property. Within the five minutes it took for Deputy Chief Ricci Ruschioni to arrive, he reported two structures on the back of the property fully involved. A full department response quickly brought firefighters and apparatus to the scene.

With the heavy fire already consuming much of the two buildings focus was turned to protecting the adja-cent structures in the area. In spite of the heavy fire, firefighters were able to prevent fire from spreading to another property merely 10 feet away.

One responder was treated and released at Heywood Hospital for minor injuries resulting from the incident.


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OBITUARIESDianne A. Banas, 71 Joan S. Bento, 83

BALDWINVILLE — Dianne A. Banas, age 71, of 10 Highland Ave., died peace-fully Sunday afternoon, July 6 at her residence with her family at her side, after a short illness.

She was born in Patterson, NJ on Nov. 3, 1942, daughter of the late Norman and Doris (Coughlin) Cheever and had lived in Baldwinville since 1981. Dianne was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and also attended business college.

Dianne worked as a bank teller for 17 years for Athol Savings Bank in its Baldwinville and Winchendon branch-es. Before working at the bank, she was a supervisor for Price Chopper. Last year, she was very involved on the Templeton 250th Anniversary Committee. Dianne loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed work-

ing around the house in her flower gar-dens. Christmas and the holidays were her favorite time of year.

She leaves her husband of 50 years, Kenneth J. Banas; two sons, Stephen K. Banas of Phillipston and Michael S. Banas and his wife Kathy of Templeton; two granddaughters, Stephanie and Sarah Banas; a brother, Norman Cheever Jr. of Maine; a sister, BJ Dunbar of Pennsylvania as well as niec-es and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, July 10 in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon. The Rev. Stephanie Flynn officiated.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent Hospital, 123 Summer St., Worcester, MA 01608.

Eleanor Bosworth, 88FITZWILLIAM — Eleanor

Bosworth, age 88 of Fitzwilliam died at the Pheasantwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Peterborough on Sunday, July 6, 2014 after a brief ill-ness. She was born on April 9, 1926 in Fitzwilliam, daughter of the late Walter and Bernice (Willard) Whitcomb. Eleanor had attended the Emerson School in Fitzwilliam and then gradu-ated from Keene High School. She was a lifelong resident of Fitzwilliam and was proud to call it home. Eleanor had retired after working as an inspector for over 30 years at New Hampshire Ball Bearing in Peterborough. She then worked for Kennedy Information alongside her daughter for more than 10 years. Eleanor loved being with her family and friends and chatting about old times. She loved sharing Fitzwilliam town history through her stories and simply being social with those around her. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Roger R. Bosworth on Nov. 5, 2009, and by her grandchildren, Tracy

and Scott Krunklevich. Her brothers Wendall and Richard, and sisters, Elizabeth, Barbara and Norma, also died earlier. She is survived by her daughter Carole Krunklevich of Fitzwilliam and her longtime companion Mike Sandor; her son Donald Mattson and his wife Margaret of Watertown; two grand-daughters, Emily Mattson of Watertown and Cheryl Mattson of Saratoga, NY; a great-grandson, David Krunklevich of Nottingham, NH and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. At Eleanor’s request, there will be no call-ing hours. Family and friends were invited to a graveside service for Mrs. Bosworth held on Thursday, July 10, 2014 in the family lot at Pine Grove Cemetery on Royalston Road in Fitzwilliam. Rev. Lynda Tonking Tolton, pastor of the Fitzwilliam Community Church, offi-ciate dthe service. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Eleanor’s honor to the Fitzwilliam Ambulance, c/o the Fitzwilliam Fire Department, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447.

DRACUT — Joan S. Bento, age 83, formerly of Jaffrey and now of Dracut died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Town and Country Nursing Home in Lowell, after a very brief battle with can-cer. Joan was born on

March 21, 1931 in Jaffrey, daughter of the late Charles Lyman Stratton and Jennie (Nelson) Stratton. She was a 1949 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey and later graduated from the for-mer Elliott Hospital School of Nursing in Keene, NH as a registered nurse.

She worked primarily as a private duty nurse in hospitals and at numer-ous residents homes both here in New Hampshire and in the Fall River areas. She retired from nursing in the late 1980s. Joan lived in Westport Point for over 25 years before moving back to Jaffrey upon retirement. Joan was originally married to Ferdinand V. Sirois and together had their children. She later married Robert Bento. Joan enjoyed gaming and trying her best to beat the odds. She would frequently support local card groups and enjoyed

the former Hinsdale Race Track. More recently, Joan would often visit Foxwoods and always enjoyed the time shared with friends – especially her friends at the weekly Saturday Morning get together at McDonalds. Joan was predeceased by her son, Stratton Luke Sirois, who died on March 5, 2014. Her brothers, Donald Stratton and Robert Stratton also died earlier. She is sur-vived by her husband Robert ‘Bob’ Bento of Jaffrey; her son Samuel P. Sirois of Westport; her daughter Lisa Stratton of Boston; several nieces and nephews and many friends including her longtime friend and companion, William Tarr of Dracut. A memorial gathering in celebration of Joan’s life will be held Saturday July 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. in Conant Cemetery, Stratton Road, Jaffrey. Following Joan’s ser-vice, there will be a remembrance of Joan’s eldest son Stratton Luke Sirois. The family will process to St. Patrick Cemetery on Hillcrest Road in Jaffrey for full military honors and committal for Luke, at 11:45 a.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial contribu-tions may be made in Joan’s name to Kitty Rescue, PO Box 468, Jaffrey NH 03452.

Stuart E. Jones, 76WINCHENDON —

Stuart E. Jones, age 76, of Stuart, FL and Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, June 25 in UMass Medical Center, University Campus, with his fam-ily at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on Sept. 26, 1937, son of the late Alfred W. Jones and Mildred (Fales) Jones Aalto and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. In

recent years, he spent winters in Stuart, FL and summers at Peaceful Pines Campground.

Stu worked for many years at New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Peterborough, NH, where he was a supervisor, until his retirement. During the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He

enjoyed playing golf, horse shoes, and playing cards, in addition to spending time with his family. He was active in events at his community mobile home park, Natalie Estates, in Florida.

He leaves his wife of 52 years, Janet E. (Bitzer) Jones; five children, Richard L. Jones and his girlfriend Patricia Cormier of Baldwinville, Brian K. Jones and his wife Joanne of Dublin, NH, Kimberly S. Casey and her husband Brian of Port Charlotte, FL, Collene E. Sandagon and her husband Mark of Gardner and Jennifer A. Stewart and her boyfriend Eric of San Antonio, TX; thirteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one sister Dorothy Jones of Gardner and several nephews and nieces. A brother, Howard Jones, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 1 in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Russell Grant officiated.

Burial, with military honors followed in Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery.

Virginia T. (Mann) LaDeau, 91WINCHENDON –

Virginia T. (Mann) LaDeau, age 91, of Palm Bay, FL and a former long time res-ident of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday evening, July 5 in UMass Medical Center,

University Campus, Worcester.She was born in Winchendon on May

1, 1923, daughter of the late Chester A. and Ollie (Stone) Mann and was a resident of Winchendon for most of her life. In 1941, Virginia graduated from Murdock High School.

Virginia was a cafeteria worker for 19 years in Winchendon public schools and at Murdock High School. She later worked until the age of 80 as a cafeteria worker at Broadview Assisted Living. She was a member of the United Parish and a former Cub Scout den mother. Her hobbies included sewing, playing

the piano and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Her husband of 49 years, Harold L. LaDeau, died in 1992. She leaves five children, Phyllis T. King of Orange Park, FL, Stephen H. LaDeau and his wife Kelley of Stafford, VA, Ronald K. LaDeau and his wife Elaine of Gardner, David A. LaDeau and his companion Pauline Coderre of Winchendon and Karen A. Sawyer and her companion Gilbert Cheries of Winchendon; a broth-er, Philip C. Mann of Glenn Falls, NY; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchil-dren, two great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9 in The First Congregational Church at Old Centre.

Burial will be Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Ottovio Pedini, 90WINCHENDON —

Ottovio Pedini passed way on Sunday, July 6 at the age of 90.

He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, Florence (Snead) Pedini; his daugh-ter Beverly Mitchell of Bridgewater, his daughter Virginia Richardson of Noblesville, IN, three grandsons, five great grandchildren and one great great grandson.

Tavio was born and lived most of his life in

Winchendon. He was a Navy veterans of World War II, achieving the rank of

BM1/C. He served in the Mediterannian, Atlantic and Pacific theatres and partic-ipated in the invasions of Africa and Sicily, earning two bronze stars.

He returned to Winchendon after the war and worked as a woodworker and eventually retired from Simplex Time Recorder. He was a volunteer at the Wendell P. Clark Memorial and was honored with the “Arms and Goals” award in 1965 for his volunteer services. Tavio was an avid golfer at Winchendon Country Club.

A private family graveside service will be held in Old Centre Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St. is directing arrangements.

Raymond J. Recchia, 83FRANKLIN —

Raymond J. Recchia, age 83, of Franklin, died peacefully, Thursday July 3, 2014 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Claire H. (Thibedeau) Recchia. Born in Franklin, June 9, 1931 a son of the late Carmino and Philomena (Sinabaldi) Recchia, he was raised and educated in Franklin and graduat-ed from Franklin High School in 1949. He was

a retired automotive machinist, having worked for many years for Replacement Auto.

He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He attained the rank of Airman First Class and was awarded the National Defense Service medal, and the Good Conduct medal. He was honorably discharged in February 1956.

Ray was a former member of the Franklin Lodge of Elks, and worked

for many years as a bartender at the former Foxboro Raceway. He especially enjoyed time at home spent with his family.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 60 years are four sons: Stephen E. Recchia and his wife Mary of Bellingham, David A. Recchia of Georgia, Ronald A. Recchia and his wife Jennifer of Ashford, CT, Edward P. Recchia and his wife Norine of Blackstone, a daughter Gail M. Braman and her husband Jere of Winchendon, a sister Lillian Recchia of Plainville; and six grandchildren. He was the father of the late Patricia A. Recchia, and the brother of the late Evo Recchia, Gino Recchia and Lena Molinari.

Relatives and friends were invited to attend his funeral Tuesday, July 8 from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., with a funeral Mass in St. Marys Church, Franklin. Interment with military hon-ors followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to the American Cancer Society , 5 Manley St., West Bridgewater, MA 02379.

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SPORTSSPORTSRip currents: a summer dangerBY BRANDON JINN

How many families will be planning to visit the seashore this summer, or travel abroad to an exotic turquoise beach, like in the Caribbean? Summer is great, especially at the shore without a doubt! I per-sonally enjoy swimming in the ocean and bays both for leisure and for competition. Being a competitive year-round swimmer both in the pool and in open water, gives me a definite advantage when swimming in any open body of water, but I still have the utmost respect for water. As comfortable as I am in the water, I am always mindful about water safety, and learning to how to recognize and rescue oneself from a rip cur-rent is just as important as pool safety.

Rip currents are very dangerous and they can occur at any beach with breaking surf, which means they are present not only in oceans throughout the world but also in large lakes. They are the leading surf haz-ard for all beachgoers, especially for those that are weak or non-swimmers. Over 100 drownings due to rip currents occur every year in the United States, and more than 80% of water rescues on surf beaches are due to rip currents.

What are rip currents? They are a powerful channel of water that flows away from shore. Rip currents can often form at low spots or breaks in sandbars, and are near piers, jetties, or other permanent structures. Rip currents can be narrow or extend in widths to hun-dreds of yards. The currents speeds are typically 1-2 feet per second, but speeds as high as 8 feet per second have been measured. This is faster than an Olympic swimmer can sprint! The seaward pull of rip currents varies: sometimes the rip current ends just beyond the line of breaking waves, but sometimes, it continues to push hundreds of yards offshore. Thus, rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea.

So, what does one do to protect themselves and their families from a rip current? The most important thing you should do to stay safe in the water is learn how to swim!! Learning to swim has so many benefits for good health, but the most important is that it is a life skill that can save your life or your loved ones. If you are a weak or non-swimmer, don’t venture out in the water. Some people think they are good swimmers and overestimate their swimming abilities. If you are not accustomed to swimming with large waves, stay out of the water. If you are not an experienced swim-mer and cannot keep yourself afloat for extended peri-ods, do not enter the water when the surf is running. Pay especially careful with young children and elder-

ly by the shore, as strong waves can knock them down and they can be drawn by the waves. Remember, swimming in the ocean surf is very different than swimming in a pool or lake, so don’t test your limits if you’re not accustomed to ocean surf conditions.

Always swim at a lifeguard-protected beach, and obey all instructions and orders from the lifeguards. They are trained to identify potential hazards. Ask the lifeguards about the conditions of the water and if there are any rip currents before entering the water. This is part of their job. Most beaches post colored flags that inform beachgoers of water conditions, and where it is safe to swim. However, if there is an absence of posted warnings it does not necessarily mean that the water is safe, and you should check with the lifeguards to determine the safety of the water. The lifeguards may issue warnings when a rip current is sighted, or they may navigate you out of a potentially dangerous area. A very important safety tip is to never swim alone, and always use the buddy system or swim near a group of people, in case you run into trouble and need help. Whenever swimming, be cautious at all times, especially when swimming at unguarded beaches. If in doubt, don’t go out. Stay at

least a 100 feet away from jetties and piers when swim-ming, as permanent rip currents often exits alongside these structures.

Learn to recognize dangerous ocean conditions and rip currents. As waves pile up onto the beach, the water forms rip currents as it heads back out to sea. Rip currents contain choppy water that creates clouds of sediment or sand, which change the color of the water. Look for a channel of churning choppy water or a channel of brown foamy water, possibly contain-ing seaweed or debris that is moving out to sea. An area break in the incoming wave pattern is also an indication of a rip current. Wearing polarized sun-glasses helps by cutting down the glare and reflected sunlight off the ocean’s surface aiding in the spotting of rip currents. Even with all these clues, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you are aware of the water con-ditions for rip currents, as they can change from one area and be in another. For your safety, be aware and when in doubt, stay out.

If you do find yourself caught in a rip current, the most important thing to remember is not to panic and remain calm to conserve energy and to think clearly. Swimmers often panic and try to swim towards shore fighting against the current, succumbing to exhaus-tion, and putting themselves in a potentially danger-ous situation. A rip current will pull you away from the shore, but it will not pull you under water. So if you’re caught in a rip current, swim out of the current in a direction following the shoreline (parallel) until you are out of the current. Then swim at an angle away from the current and towards the shore. If you are unable to escape, face the shore, float or calmly tread water and draw attention to yourself by waving your arm and yelling for help. If the current weakens, swim at an angle away from the current toward the shore.

If you see someone caught in a rip current, get help from a lifeguard. If a lifeguard isn’t present, yell instructions on how to escape and call 911 for help. As you’re yelling instructions on how to escape, use visual arm signals aiding the swimmer to swim in a direction away from the current. If possible, throw the victim something that floats, like a lifejacket, cooler, inflatable ball. DO NOT try to rescue the vic-tim yourself. Many people have died trying to rescue others from rip currents.

Enjoy your summer at the beaches, lakes, and water parks with friends and family, and remember, to be mindful of water safety, it saves lives.

This graphic shows how to swim parallel to a current in order to escape.


WINCHENDON — It has become a mid-July tradition. The Mass State Triathlon returns to town on Sunday for the eighth straight year with rave reviews from organizers about the site.

“This area is a hidden gem,” race director Tim Richmond said. “This is our favorite place to race. We love coming back here every summer.”

The Olympic dis-tance event kicks off at 8 a.m. Sunday morn-ing with a 9/10ths mile swim, a 22-mile bike ride through Winchendon and Gardner and concludes with a 6.2 mile run; but it was the bike course, revised a year ago, that had Richmond the most excited.

“It was a whole new course, great for riders and spectators alike.”

The ride begins at Lake Denison, also where the swim event opens the proceedings, makes a left onto Route 202 and meanders out of town on Route 140 before touring Gardner enroute to the return to Denison.

“Riders get to see great rural scenery and an urban area as well. That makes for a great course. The roads are better and there’s more shade too. That matters in July,” Richmond noted.

He added the triathlon couldn’t succeed without the help of lots of volun-teers and plenty of coop-eration from locals.

“We have always had a great relationship with the Clark YMCA. Murdock’s cheerleaders

have been with us too.“You’ve heard the say-

ing, ‘it takes a village’. In our case it takes an army of volunteers and this region responds so gen-erously year after year after year,” Richmond pointed out.

Because the W i n c h e n d o n - b a s e d Triathlon has been rated the best US qualifier in Massachusetts, the top one-third (33-percent) of finishers in each age group earn their way to Nationals.

“That shows just how much this race is respect-ed,” Richmond asserted.

“I can’t tell you how much we love coming back to Winchendon every year. This is our flagship race and we’re ready and excited,” he said.

Massachusetts triathlon takes to local challenges


WINCHENDON — Students have dif-ferent motivations for creating projects such as the ones done as part of National Honor Society and for Deanna Polcari, who excels both in the classroom and the athletic fields, (soccer, basketball, softball) organizing the alumni softball game was a natural for a girl who paced Murdock high school’s offense this past season.

Polcari’s aim, though, was broader than just sports.

“Basically, my NHS project was build-ing school and town spirit and I thought of the alumni game which brings for-mer students who live in town back to the school for some fun,” she explained.

The alumni game had originated back in 2011, run by then varsity baseball coach Matt LaPointe, and the cold , overcast weather that day seemed to begin a jinx for the contest, but Polcari decided to give it another shot.

“I started talking about it in May, but didn’t get things really rolling until June,” she said of the game which took place June 22, the day following the town’s 250th celebration.

“I had help from Mr. (Chris) LeBlanc (the current varsity baseball coach) and the school let me put up posters,” said Polcari.

“I didn’t have to keep a record of my progress because I’m not reporting to

anyone about my project. I just had to have someone oversee my work to sign off on my hour sheet. I hung up a lot of posters and my mom did a lot to get the word out,” Deanna recalled.

“She” (mom Sue) put an ad in the Courier and talked to a lot of people about it,” said Deanna.

On game day, a bunch of former play-ers, baseball and softball alike, did show up. They included Deanna’s siblings Dom and Angie, ( as well as younger sister Maria and younger brother Jack), Emma Page, Shannon Lafrennie, Larry Agnelli, Trevor Allen, and current teammate Caitie Thayer. LaPointe even brought along his kids to participate and a number of older alum played as well, including teacher Mark Nardini, and Shannon’s father, Joe.

The atmosphere may have been casu-al, but the competitive nature of all these athletes and former athletes inev-itably bubbled up and that made for moments of serious softball.

Winning or losing wasn’t what mat-tered.

“It was worth it,” Polcari said of her efforts. “I am planning to do it again next year, but plan too, to do it a little differently. I’ll definitely get the word out earlier and get commitments from people in town.”

“I plan to make my NHS project as much involved in town as I can,” she pledged.

Polcari using NHS project to build spirit


WINCHENDON — The grown-up tri-athlon is set for Sunday (8 a.m. at Lake Denison) but the youngsters have their own version, the eighth annual edition of which gets underway at 3 p.m. tomor-row at the Clark YMCA and sports and recreation director Lisa Crossman says you don’t have to be a great athlete to participate.

“Whatever level you are doesn’t mat-ter,” said Crossman. “It’s going to be a great time for everyone.”

There are three different age groups with varying distances for each event. For seven and eight year-olds, that means a 25 yard swim, a one mile bike

ride around the Clark track and a one-third mile (once around) run.

For the nine and 10 year-olds, the swim portion will be 50 yards, the bike distance will be 1.2 miles and the event concludes with a 0.65 mile run.

11 and 12 year-olds will swim 75 yards, bike a mile and a half and run a mile.

“Race distances are designed to be challenging yet achievable even for first-timers,” according to the Kid Triathlon section on the Clark’s Facebook page.

Registration today and tomorrow will be $25.

“This is a great thing for the kids,” Crossman reflected.

“We’re going to have a fun day,” she assured.

Kids triathlon Saturday at 3

SportS ShortSWINCHENDON GOLF SCORES2014 Firecracker Open Results and

TTSMGA ResultsGross flite & Gross score1st place: Scott Betourney & Tom

Carrier: 2022nd place: Jeff White & Joanne Catlin:

2083rd place: Paul Murphy & Dalton

Hunt: 209Net Flight & Total Net Score1st place: Evan Norcross & Gary

Niles: 1772nd place: Rick Marinelli & Rick

Marinelli II: 1843rd place: John Callahan & Paul

Tontini: 186July 2, 2014 TTSMGA ResultsTeam Point Quota1st place: Jerry Robbins, George

Greene, Richard Dutrisac, & Paul Bushey (Score = +15)

2nd place: Chunny Desaunlier, Joe O’Malley, Dennis Desilets, & Brian Thorsen (Score = +10)

3rd place: Ron Quesnel, Bill Lashua, John Price, & Jeff Albert (Score = +8)

JIMMY FUND NEEDS WALKERSBOSTON — The Boston Marathon®

Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai is seeking walkers. Set for

Sunday, Sept. 21, the one-day fundrais-ing event to fight cancer at Dana-Farber offers four routes: the 26.2-mile route starting from Hopkinton; the 13.1-mile route from Wellesley High School; the 5-mile route from Boston College; and the 3-mile route from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. All routes end at the Copley Square Finish Line in Boston. More than 8,500 walkers will partici-pate in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk, which is expected to raise more than $7.5 million for the Jimmy Fund for lifesaving adult and pediat-ric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, bring-ing the 26-year fundraising total to more than $100 million. The fundrais-ing minimum is $300 for walkers age 13 and older and $100 for children 12 and younger. Pacesetters are extraor-dinary fundraisers who raise $1,500 or more. Participants can enter the dis-count code BOSTON for $5 off their registration fee. Register for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sept. 21, or support a walker, by visiting JimmyFundWalk.org or calling (866) 531-9255.

relatives after the death of the one pun-ished for treason. Otherwise, again, innocent relatives would be punished. Certainly impeachment is an option, but something far greater is also an option as treason is the most seri-ous national offense. The law broken already dictates the punishment if any other American did the same thing — 10 years to life in prison.

Ironically the Democrats would be for impeachment and 10 years to life in prison if it were a Republican presi-dent and vice versa for the other party. Political parties have destroyed us, as neither party will punish its own.

Even when the vast majority believes Obama to have at least broken the law, if not having committed treason, he will remain unpunished because of party loyalty. A read of the Constitution clear-ly says that his action requires Congress to consider even treason, irrespective of party affiliation.

Dr. Harold Pease is an expert on the United States Constitution. He has dedi-cated his career to studying the writings of the Founding Fathers and applying that knowledge to current events. He has taught history and political science from this perspective for more than 25 years at Taft College. To read more of his week-ly articles, visit www.LibertyUnderFire.org.

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Getting an ‘A’Yes, I know. There’s half a season left

as we reach the All-Star break this week-end and anything can happen. Injuries. Slumps. Suspensions. Anything.

But seriously, if the Oakland A’s were clearly the best team in the American League already, and they were, if you want to argue their acquisition of Jeff Samardzija from the Cubs makes them a nearly prohibitive favorite to reach their first World Series since 1990, I’m not going to challenge that asser-tion. Oakland also got former Orioles prospect Jason Hamels who might not have lived up to early expectations, but certainly isn’t having a bad career. When you think about it, who do you see challenging the A’s? The Tigers pitching has been more suspect than anyone anticipated, though Detroit is slowly starting to pull away in the AL Central. The Angels and even the Mariners aren’t having bad seasons either, which has surprised a lot of us, especially recently underperforming Los Angeles. We all know about the AL East. Toronto? Baltimore? New York? Even Boston? Doesn’t matter. They’re

all mediocre in a good week. The Yankees have lost CC Sabathia for the year. The Orioles have one reliable starter. The Sox can’t score. That leaves the Jays who spent last weekend get-ting smacked down in Oakland. Please.

Anything can happen. That’s true. But what’s certainly likely to happen is October baseball at that hideous ball-park, whatever it’s being called this week—- O Something or other — in the East Bay.

The National League looks much more interesting at the break. The Dodgers have gotten healthy and made up a 9-game deficit in something like two weeks, but I’d hardly count San Francisco out. The story of the year has been the Brewers who are stubbornly clinging to the Central lead even though Ryan Braun is having a miserable year. Yes, I’m heartbroken, too. Or maybe not. But can Milwaukee really hold off the always tough defending NL cham-

pion Cardinals? I say no. And don’t count the Reds out, either.

In the East, the Nationals and Braves are likely to ding-dong it right to the finish. That matters because you want to avoid that one-game wild card scenario

if you can. I think Washington wins it primarily because they’re healthier and I’m looking for Bryce Harper to have a big second half, if he can focus on doing his job and not that of manager Matt Williams, that is.

Maybe the most interesting trend so far has been that pitching has reclaimed the game. This might not be 1968 when no one scored at all and the All-Star Game in the Astrodome went 15 innings before the NL squeezed out a single run, but homers are way down and so are runs in general, not just in Boston. Maybe the steroid era really is largely over? Personally, I prefer 2-1 games to 11-9 slugfests so I’m not complaining and besides, in theory at least, 2-1 games

should go faster, right?Speaking of the steroid era, it sure

seems fans aren’t fazed by recent mis-creants. Baltimore’s Nelson Cruz and Toronto’s Melky Cabrera, both of whom recently spent 50 games on the side-lines, are leading the All-Star voting at DH and outfield as I write. Go figure.

Switching from baseball to softball, the state championships are back in Winchendon. The majors take center stage this weekend at the American Legion while the Juniors and Seniors are in the spotlight next weekend. Last summer, states returned to town for the first time in a long time and we saw some pretty good players and teams, especially the remarkable then 11 year-old Caley Fagan from Charlton. Winning that state title meant a lot to the champions on each level. It’s an honor they can cherish forever. Believe me — I watched my kid and her team-mates do it. No mere weekend tourna-ment can compare so come on out and watch the drama unfold. You won’t regret it.

JERRY CARTON

Talking SporTS

opportunity to join the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support the critical work of ensuring that all students graduate from high school ready to suc-ceed in college, careers, and life,” said Clenchy. “My experiences as a teacher, principal, and superintendent have enriched my profession-al life and sustained my passion for lifelong learning and education.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the students and educators of Massachusetts in this new role.”

Clenchy is a gradu-ate of the University of Western Ontario and Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada and Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. She served as a teacher, prin-cipal, and acting super-intendent in school dis-tricts located in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada, before moving to the United States in 2003. From 2003 to 2007, Clenchy was the superin-

tendent of Maine School Administrative District #45 in Washburn, ME.

Clenchy is the cur-rent chair of the Tri-County Superintendents’ Roundtable and vice-chair of the ACCEPT Collaborative executive board.

Clenchy will begin at the department on July 28. She succeeds Bob Bickerton, who retired at the end of April after 26 years at the depart-ment. Clenchy and her husband, Kelly, who is superintendent of schools in Littleton, reside in Hudson.

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were delighted to host this group of dig-nitaries. Ingham has a background in nutrition. She jokingly invited the con-gressman and others to help pull weeds in the garden.

“All action begins with thought,” Ingham said. She explained to the assembled group that Noonday Farm grows 5,000-6,000 pounds of food per sea-son. Those who benefit are the people most in need. “Offer this food to those who need it most.”

McGovern is passionate about the need to provide nutritious meals to every child, whether locally or abroad. “Our children should not lose access to healthy food just because the school year is over.”

His participation, encouragement and support is well known when it comes to feeding the hungry. He has worked locally and abroad for years supporting this cause. McGovern went on to say that reality needs to be brought to con-gress. “Food security should be a right for everybody,” he proclaimed.

McGovern and Ingham both asked each other how they could help. They shared ideas on promoting gardens in urban areas. McGovern shared his knowledge of refugees in some urban areas who work at farmers markets sell-ing fruit from their own trees. An added bonus is keeping money local.

From his recent End Hunger Now speech, McGovern said: “Ending hun-ger shouldn’t be a controversial thing. It shouldn’t be something that we ignore but, rather, a goal that we embrace. It’s something we can do if we muster the political will to do so.”

These thoughts were shared again at Noonday Farm.

McGovern told the group about a program called Witnesses to Hunger, a Philadelphia based initiative whose organizers know quite well the difficul-ties low income people face. The pro-gram was started in 2008.

In addition to support measures, some people at poverty level are given a camera to record their daily struggles. Their images have beenfound to be very revealing, showing various degrees of struggle and hardship. With proof of their plight, the group is striving to change focus in the legislature to end poverty and hunger.

Yet there is never enough.McGovern spoke of the night he stayed

in a homeless shelter in Worcester. It opened his eyes ever further to the daily struggle of those who could not afford their own home. This included working people.

The Congressman has noticed a link between obesity and hunger. People buy what is cheaper and that is often lower quality food. “Everybody should have a garden...The health benefits would be immense if proper nutrition was observed.”

Ingham has a strong belief in what a difference we could make from being sick to being healthy. “Proper nutrition could do this for all of us,” according to Ingham.

Several students from the Village School in Royalston were in attendance. They were quietly intent on the discus-sion. It was the students who helped pre-pare sandwiches and other delights from thegarden for the visitors. McGovern and the others were delighted with the freshness and taste. He asked them how they felt about their involvement in the farm/garden process.

Comments from these young people were inspiring. One boy said, “Farming is part of the curriculum in his school.” Therefore it was natural to be working in the garden. Another boy said the snacks they eat come from their garden. A third student happily shared how much her bean seeds meant to her and her friends, knowing what it would pro-duce for the future.

Ingham, a teacher, smiled, “Formative forces, great kids, they are going to change the world. There is real life force in good food.”

Ingham read a poignant letter from a young man who had spent time at the farm and learned a great deal from the people he worked with. The first meal he ate at the farm, he said, was prepared with love, cooked with care, and treat-

ed as a celebration. This, he said, was holistic living. The young man went on to work in a food kitchen in Boston.

Kimberly MacPhee of Royalston questioned how to get the word out to people so they would know where to get the meals. “Many people have no mode of transportation to get there,” she said.

Out of necessity people will shop at the location closest to them and they may not always have the option to choose the most nutritious food for their families. Convenience isn’t nec-essarily healthy. People with the con-gressman offered possible solutions when they mentioned busing services and the fact that local organizers are critical. MacPhee mentioned a shuttle service to bring people to food areas or food to the people. All agreed that keeping money local was an important aspect to consider.

McGovern believes it is critical to promote additional food related pro-grams such as WIC (Women/Infants/Children), which teaches families about health, nutrition and other supportive measures, and SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), a gov-ernment assisted food stamp program for low income families.

“This farm is part of the solution,” agreed McGovern and Ingham.

Heading out to their next stop, McGovern was surprised with fresh eggs to take home from the chickens at Noonday Farm.

Everyone there had shared the mes-sage; promote farming, proper nutri-tion and respect for the people who will benefit from it.

Anyone can volunteer to be involved. You can also promote this worthwhile program for the benefit of children.

McGovern’s mission was a critically important one; to inform the public of a meal program free to children 18 and under. It is called the Summer Food Service Program, instituted by the USDA.

Traveling with the congressman was state Representative Paul Mark (D-Peru); Miranda E. Miranda, branch chief of the USDA’s special nutri-tion program; Jon Niedzielski, state director of the USDA’s Farm Service Agency; John Polanowicz, secretary, Executive Office of Health and Human Services; Stacey Monahan, commis-sioner, Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance; and Mayor Bill Martin of Greenfield. A number of stops across the state were planned in which this group invited comments, ideas, and discussion. It was an impres-sive entourage with a single goal, to spread the word about free, nutritious summer meals for children.

The program is federally funded. Of the approximately 230,000 children who could have benefited from this free ser-vice last year, less than 20 percent actu-ally did, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Summer can be a very difficult time for families who qualify for reduced or free lunch programs during the school year. The financial strain of increased food spending in the summer often can-not be met. With this program, goals can be reached.

These free summer meals are healthy, meeting federal nutrition guidelines. Children also benefit from meeting their peers in locations they may be familiar with, such as schools, church-es, and social service agencies.

Key ingredients to a successful imple-mentation of this program include basic steps: sponsorship, a meal site which will remain open with no registration, and funding.

“I want to ensure that every family that needs access to food this summer knows that this program is available,” said McGovern.

According to Secretary of Education Matthew Malone, “If we want our chil-dren to be healthy and active in the summer months we have to ensure they have access to quality meals, even when their families can’t provide for them. This program does just that.”

From Kurt Messner, acting regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service, “Research shows a lack of nutrition during the summer months may set up a cycle for poor performance once school begins.”

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recent and seeming-ly controversial rul-ings, only one of them deserves any attention at all and that is the one known as the Hobby decision. The court split 5-4 on this ruling.

Obviously, there were different views. Since there was a majority, albeit a one vote major-ity, the decision is the settled law of the land. Since this case involved moral issues it was inter-esting to me that the three women of the court were in the minority and the five Catholic justices were in the majority. That was of interest to me personally because it suggests that the Catholic church’s posi-tion may have influenced the Catholic Justices and the impact on women

probably influenced the three female Justices. Conversely, I have no idea what motivated the single Protestant Justice!

Lots of people are writ-ing about this as a liber-al vs conservative thing with the swing Justice siding this time with the conservatives. He often sides with the liberals so I can not get to upset over this one.

Of greater interest to me was the unanimous decision of the Supremes that President Obama overstepped his consti-tutional authority in his recess appointments. Rarely is the court unan-imous on anything. So it is fair to say that this decision had nothing to do with liberal vs conser-vative. Even the justices appointed by the sitting president voted against him.

So at the end of the day there are controversial

decisions and non-contro-versial decisions and it will ever be thus.

I think the greatest lib-eral Justice is Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

I think the greatest conservative Justice is Antonin Scalia.

One can only imagine the verbal maneuvering between the two of them when the Justices sit together to discuss their decisions. But since the Ginsburgs and Scalias are reported to be very close socially, they are clearly able to see a dif-ference between political philosophy built over a lifetime of experience and social camaraderie. They can, and do, respect each others intellect and probably enjoy the ver-bal sparring. Neither find it necessary to demonize the other because of dif-ferences in philosophy.

Would it be that the rest of us could be like them.

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turned it into this,” she gestured.“This” has been a success since the

day the windows went up to open on May 5, and in the two months since, Little Lizzy’s has become ever more popular. Even during Monday after-noon’s torrential downpours there were customers.

“That tells you all you need to know, and remember, we do have the pavilion to sit inside,” noted Alisauskas.

It’s to be expected the ice cream would be a hit (“my favorite is the smurf wrap, cotton candy,” she said, though some of the staff on Tuesday insisted the maple walnut sundaes “are to die for,” Alisauskas acknowledged) and it has been, but the biggest seller has been the foot-long hot dog, probably because it goes for just 99¢ “You can’t beat that price,”,Alisauskas asserted.

“This was Walter’s vision — to do ice

cream. I had no idea,” noted Alisauskas.Lizzy’s menu includes lots of tradi-

tional Little Anthony and summertime favorites with all sorts of lobster, clam and scallop rolls. Baskets of various fried shrimp, calamari, and lobster among others are available as are differ-ent sides and a couple salads. Last week-end, Lizzy’s introduced fried dough, and the early response has been very favor-able.

Thus it’s no surprise when Alisauskas said, “we’re really excited.”

“This is nothing we ever expected. If you’d told me a year ago I would be doing this now, I wouldn’t have believed you. I’ve gone from slinging lobsters to slinging ice cream,” Alisauskas laughed.

Little Anthony’s, located at the inter-section of routes 12 and 140, is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Little Lizzy’s opens at noon and also remains open until 9 p.m. More information is available at (978) 297-2669 or (978) 297-1880.

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BLUEGRASS FESTIVALThe largest 2014 bluegrass festival in southwestern New Hampshire occurs

at the Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge on Sunday, July 13 from noon to 8 p.m.Overlooking majestic Mt. Monadnock, four different bluegrass bands will

play during the eight-hour festival. Hot Mustard, Southeast Expressway, Bump Road Band, and the Moonlight Ramblers will feature the best of bluegrass on the grounds of the 200-acre outdoor Cathedral of the Pines. All are well-known to lovers of Bluegrass.

The non-profit Cathedral is a national memorial dedicated to the memory of all Americans who serve the nation. Recognized by the Congress of the United States as a national war memorial, the Cathedral is open to the public as a place of spiritual, cultural, and environmental appreciation. “As part of our expand-ing menu of activities, ‘Bluegrass at the Pines’ is a logical extension of our mis-sion statement,” says Don Upton, chairman of the Board of Trustees.

Food will be available for purchase throughout the day from the Rindge Fire Department, which will staff the food concession. No alcohol will be sold or permitted.

Tom Doane, program chair, said, “Come rain or shine, the show will go on. A good time will be had by all – these are great bands and they are well-known throughout the region! Families are welcome and there is plenty of space to have a picnic on our 200-acre property.”

Tickets are $25 for adults (pre-sale) and $30 at the door. Tickets for children under 12 are $15. Children under six are free. Parking is free.

Tickets may be ordered via email at [email protected] VISA and MasterCard accepted.

For further information: Contact Laurie Kandoll, (603) 899-3300 or [email protected]


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1 bedroom, heat H/W and electric: $189 weekly or $700 month. First & last. Clean, parking, laundry room, storage. Call (978) 943-6208 or 978 297-3149. ALSO: 3 bedroom apartment with heat/ HW.

TWO BEDROOM APT.First floor apt. roughly 800 sq. ft. living space. Fresh paint, flooring, fixtures. Nice entry way/coat room, great three season porch, two large bedrooms, big living room, galley/eat in kitchen w/appliances, washer/dryer hookups, fresh new bathroom, huge basement space for secure storage or guest room, small yard space to grill or garden. Separate private entrance, one car parking, dumpster available!! NO PETS, sorry. Well maintained, drug free building centrally located Winchendon. Definitely worth a look!! ONLY $1,000 month: HEAT INCLUDED!! (Tally your heat bills from winter add to your current rent). WOW this is a steal with heat included!! First and last to move in once approved. For application stop in or call: R&G Trust Co. (978) 297-2281 or Dick’s Place Barber Shop (978) 297-0005.

STUDIO APT.FOR RENT: Winchendon, Immediate Occupancy. Located on second floor (exterior stairs) in secured, friendly, well maintained building. 1 Parking Space, Dumpster useHEAT/HOT WATER INCLUDED!! $650 per month. References, proof of income, first and last to move in. (978) 297-0005, Dick’s Place Barber Shop for application.

GOODRICH APARTMENTSNow taking applications. Call for guidelines. (978) 297-0231. TFN

COMMERCIALSTORE FRONT RENTAL44” Window display area, 24” front to back, approx 500 sq. ft. get your business noticed in Winchendon (across CVS). Active Business’ on both sides. Was a salon, but make it your own! Definitely worth a look!! Available Immediately. $900 month: HEAT and dumpster included!! Well maintained bldg. Drug free area. For application R&G Trust Co.(978) 297-2281 or Dick’s Place (978) 297-0005

WANTEDINFORMATIONAny information on the death of Richard (Richy) Ford of Templeton missing December 1984 and found August 1987 in the Templeton woods please contact Worcester State Police anonymous tip line at (508) 453-7589.

WANTEDCraft and artisan vendors. Winchendon Kiwanis 30th annual family fun day and Massachusetts state Chili Cook off Saturday, Aug. 2 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost is $35 for 10x10 space. Contact Brenda at [email protected] or (978) 895-8752.

WE BUY GOLDPattie’s Jewelry, open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: best prices. Behind Dunkin’ Donuts. (978) 297-3536.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSDrum teacher Leon LaPlante seeks used instruments and drum stands to help out high school students. (978) 297-1250.

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Pow-er of Sale contained in a certain Mort-gage, given by David J. Altieri (the “Mortgagor”), to Fidelity Co-Operative Bank, a lending institution, with a usu-al place of business at 9 Leominster Connector, Leominster, MA 01453 (the “Mortgagee”), dated June 20, 2003, and recorded at Worcester Dis-trict Registry of Deeds in Book 30475, Page 3, (the “Mortgage”), and which Mortgage is presently held by the un-dersigned, for breach of the conditions of the Mortgage and for purposes of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11 o’clock AM on July 23, 2014 on the premises located at 130 Baldwinville State Road, Winchen-don, Massachusetts, which are all and singular the premises described in the Mortgage, TO WIT: A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND with any buildings and improvements thereon, situated in Winchendon, Worcester County, Mas-sachusetts being shown as “Lot 2” on a plan entitled “Plan of Lots, Prepared for Nathan J. Olson, Winchendon, MA, July 16, 1997, Szoc Surveyors, 32 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA,” which plan is recorded with Worcester Dis-trict Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 727, Plan 15, to which plan reference is made for a more particular description. CONTAINING approximately 87,122 square feet. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagors by deed of Ned H. LaClair and Kim LaClair re-

corded herewith as instrument number 161617. Book 30475 Page 1The description of the premises con-tained in said Mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. The premises being of-fered for sale will be sold subject to any and all restrictions, easements, cove-nants, conditions, agreements, out-standing tax titles, unpaid real estate taxes, and other municipal and public charges, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens, rights of others in adjacent streets and ways, and ex-isting encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, if any there be, and also subject to all federal, state and municipal laws, regulations, codes and ordinances. Including Easements and Rights in Book 19316, Page 334; Book 2894, Page 141; Plan Book 727, Plan 15.TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) by bank or certified check, will be re-quired to be paid by the highest bidder at the time and place of the sale and said bidder will be required to sign a Memorandum of Sale containing the above and any announced terms. The sale will not be complete until such de-posit is paid and such Memorandum is signed. In the event the successful bidder at the public auction fails to per-form in the time specified to purchase the premises, the Mortgagee reserves the right, at its sole election, to sell the premises by foreclosure deed to the other qualified bidders, in descending

order beginning with the next high-est bidder and reserves the right, at its sole election, to assume the bid of any defaulting or declining bidder. The Purchaser will be required to deliver the balance of the bid price by bank or certified check within thirty (30) days of the date of the auction sale, at the law firm of Gelinas & Ward, LLP, 106 Mer-riam Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453 at which time the foreclosure deed and all related documents will be delivered to the Purchaser. The Purchaser will be solely responsible for filing and re-cording foreclosure documents and for the payment of deed excise stamps and filing and recording fees. The Mortgagee may postpone the sale by public proclamation at the original or postponed time and date of sale. OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE AN-NOUNCED AT THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE SALE.Signed: Fidelity Co-Operative Bank, Present holder of said mortgageBy its Attorney,C. Theodore Mariolis, Esq.Gelinas & Ward, LLP,106 Merriam AvenueLeominster, MA 01453 (978) 537-2200June 27, 2014July 4, 2014July 11, 2014

Property for SaleWinchendon Redevelopment

AuthorityThe Winchendon Redevelopment Au-thority will be accepting bids on a par-cel of land located at 19 Vine Street, Winchendon, MA, identified on Asses-sor’s Map 5A3, Parcel 342, consisting of .52 acre containing one housing unit. The property is assessed at $123,500. Interested parties can contact the De-partment of Planning and Develop-ment for details at 109 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 or by calling 978-297-5418. Bids will be accepted in a sealed envelope clearly identified on the outside “Bid for 19 Vine Street” up until Monday July 21st at 2:00 pm. The WRA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, or any item in whole or part, to waive technicalities, and will award to the highest bidder. The selection of the successful propos-er will be made without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, political affili-ation or national origin. The Winchen-don Redevelopment Authority will be the Awarding Authority.

Dave ConnorChairman

Winchendon Redevelopment AuthorityJuly 11, 2014

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AUDITIONS SCHEDULEDMount Wachusett Community College’s Theatre at

the Mount announces auditions for their upcoming production of Les Miserables. The long-awaited inter-national sensation sweeps its audience through an epic tale of passion and destruction in revolutionary France. Peasant Jean Valjean is imprisoned for steal-ing a loaf of bread. After his release he breaks paroled and starts life anew, though he is relentlessly pur-sued by Inspector Javert. As Parisian students revolt against an unjust monarchy, all stories intersect at

the barricade one fateful day in 1832. The powerful musical score includes “I Dreamed a Dream”, “On My Own”, and “Bring Him Home.”

Director Peter Landry is looking for a large cast of adult men and women, ages 16 and up, plus three children. For detailed character descriptions visit the TAM web site at http://theatre.mwcc.edu

Auditions for Les Miserables will be held in room 182 at Mount Wachusett Community College on Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24 from 6-10 p.m. No appointment is needed.

Les Miserables runs Oct. 10, 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

For additional information contact Professor Gail Steele at (978) 630-9162 or

ST MARTIN’S FESTIVALSaturday, July 12 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Otter River

Sportsmen’s Club, Lord Road Otter River. BBQ chick-en dinner at noon just $8, hot dogs and snacks all day. Ticket auction, children’s activities, raffles, music and more.


NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Julie M. Asch and Alexander Asch to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated No-vember 29, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester Dis-trict) Registry of Deeds at Book 42154, Page 23, of which mortgage the un-dersigned is the present holder by as-signment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated October 4, 2011 and record-ed with said registry on October 21, 2011 at Book 47994 Page 274 and by assignment from Bank of America, N.A. to Green Tree Servicing LLC dat-ed June 11, 2013 and recorded with said registry on July 2, 2013 at Book 51146 Page 399, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m. on July 22, 2014, on the mortgaged premises located at 20 Woodlawn Av-enue, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:A certain parcel of land on the westerly line of Woodlawn Avenue in Winchen-don, Worcester County, Massachu-setts being shown as Lots 12, 13, 14 and 15 shown on a plan entitled ‘’North End Heights, Winchendon, Mass owned by Fred C. Becker, 277 Broad-way, New York City, surveyed by Geo. Whitney, drawn by A.P. Trufant, Sep-tember, 1908’’ which plan is record-ed with Worcester District Registry of Deeds, plan Book 15, Plan 48. For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 23456, Page 256. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the ben-efit of all rights, rights of way, restric-tions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improve-ments, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or ex-isting encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or en-cumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be an-nounced at the sale. GREEN TREE SERVICING, LLC Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201309-0939 - TEAJune 27, 2014July 4, 2014July 11, 2014

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Denis G. Pomer-leau to Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. dated May 16, 2007, recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 41258, Page 315; said mortgage was then assigned to Nationstar Mortgage LLC by virtue of an assignment dated April 5, 2013, and recorded in Book 50806, at Page 94, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of con-ditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at 12:00 PM on July 25, 2014, on the mortgaged premises. The entire mortgaged prem-ises, all and singular, the premises as described in said mortgage: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF WORCESTER, AND COMMONWEALTH OF MASSA-CHUSETTS, TO WIT: THE LAND IN WINCHENDON WITH THE BUILD-INGS THEREON , KNOWN AS 49 JU-NIPER STREET, IN SAID WINCHEN-DON, BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: COMMENC-ING AT AN IRON PINT IN THE EAST-ERLY LINE OF JUNIPER STREET AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF

THE LOT AND THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE PREMISES OC-CUPIED BY RONALDO A. BERNARD ET UX; THENCE EASTERLY EIGHT (8) RODS TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE SOUTHERLY FIVE (5) RODS TO AN IRON PIN; THENCE WESTERLY PARALLEL WITH THE FIRST NAMED LINE EIGHT (8) RODS TO AN IRON PIN IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF JU-NIPER STREET; THENCE NORTHER-LY ON SAID JUNIPER STREET FIVE (5) RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGIN-NING. PROPERTY LOCATION: 49 JU-NIPER STREET, WINCHENDON, MA TAX ID #: 5A3-234 BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM MARIE L. POMERLEAU AND DENIS G. POMERLEAU AS SET FORTH IN DEED BOOK 24899, PAGE 158 AND RECORDED ON 9/26/2001, WORCESTER COUNTY RECORDS. THE SOURCE DEED AS STATED ABOVE IS THE LAST RECORD OF VESTING FILED FOR THIS PROPER-TY. THERE HAVE BEEN NO VESTING CHANGES SINCE THE DATE OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED SOURCE. Subject to and with the benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar as the same are now in force and applica-ble. In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal de-scription of the premises, the descrip-tion as set forth and contained in the mortgage shall control by reference. This property has the address of 49 Juniper Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 Together with all the improve-ments now or hereafter erected on the property and all easements, rights, ap-purtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and profits, water rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All re-placements and additions shall also be covered by this sale. Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other municipal liens and wa-ter or sewer liens and State or County transfer fees, if any there are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in cashier’s or certified check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of the sale as a deposit and the balance in cashier’s or certified check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, 100 Cummings Cen-ter, Suite 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, time being of the essence. The Mortgagee reserves the right to postpone the sale to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to fur-ther postpone at any adjourned sale†-date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. The premises is to be sold sub-ject to and with the benefit of all ease-ments, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condo-minium liens, if any and all other claim in the nature of liens, if any there be. In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall de-fault in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee re-serves the right to sell the property by foreclosure deed to the second high-est bidder, providing that said second highest bidder shall deposit with the Mortgagee’s attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Bev-erly, MA 01915, the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice of the default of the pre-vious highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said written notice. If the second highest bidder de-clines to purchase the within described property, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the within described property at the amount bid by the sec-ond highest bidder. The foreclosure deed and the consideration paid by the success-ful bidder shall be held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA LLC, (hereinafter called the “Escrow Agent”) until the deed shall be released from escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the consideration is released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days after the date of sale, whereup-on all obligations of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow Agent shall be discharged. Other terms to be announced at the sale. Dated: June 6, 2014 Nationstar Mort-gage LLC By: Reneau J Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LON-GORIA LLC 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D Beverly, MA 01915 978-921-2670 25508.88 (Pomerleau) FEI # 1078.00338 06/27/2014, 07/04/2014, 07/11/2014June 27, 2014

July 4, 2014July 11, 2014

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Dennis E. Jones Jr. and Den-nis E. Jones Sr. to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nomi-nee for First Franklin Financial Corp., an Op. Sub. of MLB&T Co., FSB, its successors and assigns, dated Jan-uary 25, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 40585, Page 212 subsequently assigned to Bank of America, National Association as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certif-icates, Series 2007-FF2 by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment recorded in said Reg-istry of Deeds at Book 44257, Page 3, as affected by assignment to U.S. Bank, National Association, as succes-sor trustee to Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank N.A., as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series FF2 by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., by assignment record-ed in said Registry of Deeds at Book 44567, Page 180; of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present hold-er for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of fore-closing same will be sold at Public Auc-tion at 11:00 AM on July 25, 2014 at 98 Park Street, Winchendon, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:A certain parcel of land together with all buildings and structures now or hereaf-ter standing placed thereon situated in Winchendon, Worcester County, Mas-sachusetts on the numbered 98 Park street and bounded and described as follows, viz:Commencing on the southerly line of Park Street, 171.8 feet westerly from the comer of Park and Court Streets; thenceSoutherly at right angle from the line of Park Street, 132 feet; thenceEasterly parallel with said Park Street, 72.8 feet more or less to a comer of land now or formerly of B.D. Whitney and land now or formerly of C.A. Loud; thence on line of said Loud landSouth 6° 58’ East or nearly so 69 feet, more or less to a comer of land former-ly of John N. Richardson; thenceWesterly on line of said Richardson land North 82° 15’ West or nearly so, 107.5 feet to land formerly of Ellen A. Converse; thenceNorth 16° 22’ West or nearly so 81 feet more or less to the southerly line of Park Street; thenceEasterly on the southerly line of Park Street 132.5 feet to the place of begin-ning .Also, a certain parcel of real estate sit-uated in Winchendon Village, in said Winchendon and bounded and de-scribed as follows:Commencing on the southerly line of Park Street 109.3 feet Westerly from the comer of Park and Court Streets; thenceSoutherly on a line at a right angle from the line of Park Street, 132 feet; thenceWesterly at a right angle from the last line 62.5 feet; thenceNortherly parallel with the first de-scribed line 132 feet to the southerly line of Park Street; thenceEasterly on line of said Park Street, 62.5 feet to the place of beginningSubject to and with the benefit of ease-ments, restrictions, covenants, condi-tions and takings of record, insofar as the same are now in force and appli-cable.Being the same premises as con-veyed to Dennis E. Jones Sr. and Te-resa Jones by deed of John R. Mur-phy dated 6/26/06 and recorded in the Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 39244, Page 150.Deed Ref Bk 40585 Pg 210Upon information and belief the above property description contains a scriv-ener’s error in which one of the bounds has been omitted. For a more accurate description of the property see Deed recorded at Book 40585, Page 210The premises are to be sold subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws, liens, attorneys fees and costs pursu-ant to M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.TERMS OF SALE:A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOL-LARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check or bank treasurer’s check will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered. The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid with-in thirty (30) days from the sale date

in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satis-factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral an-nouncement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a re-turn of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mort-gage shall control in the event of an er-ror in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale. U.S. Bank, National Association, as successor trustee to Bank of America, N.A. as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank, N.A., as Trustee for First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-FF2 Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC PO Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: (781) 790-7800 13-018775July 4, 2014July 11, 2014July 18, 2014

Legal NoticeWinchendon

Conservation Commission26 Second Street; Assessor’s Map M-7, Parcel 5Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 17th, 2014 at 7:35 pm to consider the Request for Deter-mination of Applicability filed by proper-ty owner Robert Charters for proposed work within the 100-foot Buffer Zone to Lake Monomonac at 26 Second Street; Assessor’s Map M-7, Parcel 5. The project entails the construction of an attached 200 square-foot screened porch. The meeting will be held in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street.The Request for Determination of Ap-plicability is available for public review at the Land Use Office, Room 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town Hall on Mondays and Thursdays during the hours of 9am – 12noon, except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting nights, or by calling the Conservation Agent for an appoint-ment at 978-297-3537.July 11, 2014

Legal NoticeWinchendon

Conservation CommissionLot 20 Toy Town Lane; Assessor’s Map 9, Parcel 376Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 17th, 2014 at 7:45 pm to consider the Request for Deter-mination of Applicability filed by proper-ty owner Albrecht-Sparling Living Trust to confirm wetlands boundaries and associated Conservation Commission jurisdiction at Lot 20 Toy Town Lane; Assessor’s Map 9, Parcel 376. The meeting will be held in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street.The Request for Determination of Ap-plicability is available for public review at the Land Use Office, Room 10 (first floor) of the Winchendon Town Hall on Mondays and Thursdays during the hours of 9am – 12noon, except for 3pm – 6pm on meeting nights, or by calling the Conservation Agent for an appoint-ment at 978-297-3537.July 11, 2014

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NEW TRAILS MAP UPLionel Cloutier of the Winchendon Conservation Commission and Ivan

Ussach from the Millers River Watershed Council at the new Millers River Blue Trail kiosk on River Street, where they installed the new map for the Upper Millers-Lower Otter Blue Trail Segment (second in a series of local Blue Trails). The Commission handled kiosk construction, done by local contractor Paul Rice, and the Council prepared the map in a collaboration to promote river recreation and appreciation. For more information on MWRC and other Blue Trails visit millerswatershed.org.

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PRIDE IN PERFORMANCEThe Dance Center held its annual dance recital at the Dukakis Performing

Arts Center at Monty Tech this past weekend entitled “Best of 20 Years.” All of the performances were popular ones that have been performed in pre-vious recitals over the past 20 years. Nine seniors were sent off, including Morgan St.Pierre, who was the only graduate from Murdock. She performed in a hip hop number entitled “Girls on the Dance Floor,” which was also performed in 2011 in “The Calendar Year” recital.

FRIDAY, JULY 11CONCERT: local favorite Noel

Veilleux at Smith Community Pavilion at GAR Park on Grove Street begin-ning at 6 p.m. Acoustic guitar originals and covers from Toy Town. Free and open to the public; sponsored by the Winchendon Parks & Rec, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the eve-ning.

SATURDAY, JULY 12FARMERS MARKET: The Toy Town

Farmers’ Market will set up on the front lawn at 126 Central St. which is the Unitarian Universalist Church across from the Clark Memorial/YMCA. Market hours are Thursdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through the end of October. Available items include produce, eggs, baked goods and crafts from local craftsmen and art-ists. Market Money coupons make great gifts, and can be redeemed at any Toy Town Farmers’ Market vendor.

SUNDAY, JULY 13MURDOCK-WHITNEY HOUSE

MUSEUM is open for tours at 1 and 2:30 p.m. at 151 Front St. Free to Winchendon Historical Society members, $5 for oth-ers.

TUESDAY, JULY 15BOOK GROUP at Beals Memorial

Library for grades 6-8 is offered Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 p.m. This sum-mer’s selection is Kathryn Erskine’s Mockingbird, a National Award Book Award winner. Copies are available at the library.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16STORY & CRAFT DAY at Beals

Memorial Library: Programs for chil-dren in grades K-3 are held at 4 p.m., and programs for boys and girls entering grades 4 and up are held Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. All story craft programs are free. We do ask participants to sign up, in advance, so we will be sure to have materials on hand for everyone. These programs are presented by library staff.

THURSDAY, JULY 17PRESCHOOL STORY HOUR at

Beals Memorial Library has moved to Thursdays at 6 p.m. Pajama Story Time also features stories, and a craft project. Admission is free. Naturally, preschool-ers should be accompanied by a respon-sible adult. Pajamas are optional.

FARMERS MARKET: The Toy Town Farmers’ Market will set up on the front lawn at 126 Central St. which is the Unitarian Universalist Church across from the Clark Memorial/YMCA. Market hours are Thursdays 4-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through the end of October. Available items include produce, eggs, baked goods and crafts from local craftsmen and art-ists. Market Money coupons make great gifts, and can be redeemed at any Toy Town Farmers’ Market vendor.

FRIDAY, JULY 18CONCERT: Swanee’s Legacy free con-

cert at the Smith Community Pavilion at GAR Park on Grove Street beginning at 6 p.m. Revisit the standards of Tin Pan Alley with an a capella barbership quartet. Free and open to the public;

sponsored by the Winchendon Parks & Rec, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening.

TODDLER TIME at Beals Memorial Library for ages 3-5 is held Friday morn-ings, beginning at 10 a.m. This free half hour program for children age 3 and under features nursery rhymes, col-ors, numbers, short stories and taking turns.

SATURDAY, JULY 19 LOCAL MUSIC ROCKS: Snowbound

Club Baldwinville Road hosts its 9th annual music rocks festival to bene-fit the Winchendon CAC and the Templeton Food Bank. Featuring such bands as 54 ½ Unplugged•Radio Flyer• Dazed Til Dawn• Aftermath • Dave Gallagher • Marked • Franco O’Malley • Route 2 Revolution • Kevin James • The Grin Whistle • Dan Arsenault Jr. • Leah Smith. Tickets are $10 with $1 off with each donation of non-perishable food item for the beneficiaries (limit 5 items). All ages welcome, ID required for drink purchase, blankets and chairs encouraged, no coolers. Gates open at 10 a.m., music begins at 11 a.m. Check the website at snowboundclub.com.

CIVIL WAR BAND & BBQ: Shades of Gray will perform in authentic Civil War garb playing banjo, spoons, bones and guitar while guests enjoy great BBQ at the Murdock-Whitney House, 151 Front St. 1-4 p..m. Tickets just $5. Plan an afternoon of relaxing Southern hospitality in New England! For infor-mation call (978) 297-2142.

SUNDAY, JULY 20MURDOCK-WHITNEY HOUSE

MUSEUM is open for tours at 1 and 2:30 p.m. at 151 Front St. Free to Winchendon Historical Society members, $5 for oth-ers.

FRIDAY, JULY 25CONCERT: Local favorites The Big

RanDOM free concert at the Smith Community Pavilion at GAR Park on Grove Street beginning at 6 p.m. Classic rock covers and originals with which to hit the dance floor. Free and open to the public; sponsored by the Winchendon Parks & Rec, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the eve-ning. Thebigrandomband.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1CONCERT: Spreadin’ the Rhythm

Around free concert at the Smith Community Pavilion at GAR Park on Grove Street beginning at 6 p.m. Piano virtuoso Nat Needle and his band bring jazz, ragtime and pop songs from the early 1900s to life. Free and open to the public; sponsored by the Winchendon Parks & Rec, bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the eve-ning. Natneedle.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2KIWANIS FAMILY FUN DAY fea-

turing the Massachusetts State Chili Cook-off. Touch A Truck, petting zoo, Winchendon’s largest craft fair, the Help Wanted band. Fun and games for the kids, food and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Bentley Field on Grove Street. $8 for adults, $1 for children aged 12 and younger.

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