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Glitch delays appointment BY RUTH DEAMICIS COURIER EDITOR

WINCHENDON — Getting the right people together in a single room at a single time created an unexpected delay in appointing the town’s representative to the school committee of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. The original intent of post-

ing a deadline for receipt of letters of interest was based on meeting at the regularly scheduled June 8 Board of Selectmen’s meeting for the decision. However, members of either the BOS or the School Committee had a conflict with the date, and so a special meeting was Turn To SCHOOL, page 12

DuBois resigns position WINCHENDON — The Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA Board of Directors has announced that Executive Director Brian DuBois has submitted his resignation, effective July 31. Citing the opportunity to re-locate to his hometown and lead the local Y M C A Brian DuBois through a capital campaign and subsequent building of a new facility, DuBois recognized the Board and staff members for their

efforts in the progress realized over the last six years, most notably, the transition into a chartered YMCA organization. “Without an engaged, competent Board of Directors, along with dedicated and very capable employees, the recent success of this organization could not have been possible. In order to realize the progress we’ve had over the last six years, it is critical to have the buy-in of all involved. We are fortunate to have such dedicated and passionate people involved to lead this organization and serve the community,” said DuBois. David Romanowski, president of the Board of Directors, reiterated Turn To DUBOIS, page 3 Ruth DeAmicis photo

The class of 2009 at the Winchendon School follows a piper to the commencement.

Heywood Hospital program Winchendon School hosts commencement addresses abuse problems BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

GARDNER — Every community in this country has its’ substanceabuse problems. Every community in this country tends to see spikes in the number of people being treated for substance abuse problems when economic conditions deteriorate. And every community in this country struggles with how to deal with this burgeoning issue. In this community, one resource is Project Assert. Run out of Heywood Hospital in Gardner, and

one of four such programs across the state, the emergency department-based effort screens voluntary ER patients as well as walkins, and refers them to various treatment facilities. ‘“We are absolutely patient-centered,” stressed Project Assert Coordinator Sue Christensen. “This is a new approach” to getting people the help they say they want and need, she said. Turn To PROGRAM, page 3

Mount honors its graduates BY DONEEN DURLING COURIER STAFF WRITER

GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College celebrated its 44th Commencement May 20 and invited Lt. Governor Timothy Murray as the key speaker. Murray tapped into the excitement of those who have worked long and hard to reach the pinnacle. He told the graduates they have only just begun. Murray pointed out that commencement means the beginning…the start of something new and important. He said they had been given an opportunity to reach up, to learn, to better themselves and to start on a path to a brighter future. Murray said, “I understand very personally how transformative public education can be, and how so many people in our commonwealth must work hard for an opportunity to attend college, and build a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities. Public education has shaped my family, and it is shaping yours.” Murray said the academic achievements were not only the results of their efforts, but were possible because of the people in their lives who encouraged and sustained them along the way. Murray applauded the wide range

of life experience brought to the campus by those fresh out of high school and those who came to campus later in life after serving their country protecting democracy, or serving family “Collectively, you have brought a wide range of life experience to this campus, and I hope that it has helped you to learn from each other, to broaden your perspectives, and perhaps to challenge your assumptions about people; because that is a fundamental element of public education.” Murray called education the “great equalizer.” “It not only enables the American dream, it sustains it. For our democracy to survive, citizens must be informed and educated, so they can exercise their judgment at the ballot box, or on the floor of town meetings, or when advocating for change through civic engagement.” Murray quoted Horace Mann: “Education is our only political safety.” Then he brought forward a quote from Thomas Jefferson: “Enlighten the people, and tyranny and oppression will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.” Murray said public education in Turn To GRADS, page 2

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WINCHENDON — The 82nd graduating class of the Winchendon School paced over a hill led by a bagpiper Saturday morning. The young men and women, missing about onethird of their fellows because of H1N1 influenza concerns that took those students home early, were able to enjoy a bright New England morning under a spreading canvas to accept the well wishes of friends and family. The Saturday morning ceremony was the culmination of several days of events, including a baccalaureate on Thursday, a senior dinner on Friday and the annual clean out of

dormitory rooms all week. On Friday evening, Winchendon resident Jonathan Harrington delivered a senior’s point of view and reminded those present it would often have been his own grandfather, Robert Harrington Sr., replete in a toga and wreath, who would have awarded the Latin prize, even years after he no longer taught. Missing his grandfather, Harrington said the ceremonies were not quite the same. But, “Everyone comes to the Winchendon School to learn something valuable. I don’t know what I would do without the Winch. I’ve learned other invaluable lessons while here,” Harrington said.

He added that he felt like Odysses, spending some 20 years and traveling around the world to “get where I needed to go.” Academic Dean Pamela Blair told the graduating class they were a whole class of “firsts.” First to matriculate with Headmaster John Kerney, first to hold the Winter Carnival, first to be involved in the new Winchendon One World project, first to take part in Peer Tutoring, first to have the class decimated by the departure of students due to the influenza concerns, and even the first to evacuate the school Turn To WINCHENDON, page 3

90 years young and still going strong BY RUTH DEAMICIS COURIER EDITOR

FITCHBURG — Walking into the Four Point Sheraton on a lovely Sunday afternoon and checking to see which ballroom was hosting the 90th birthday party for WInchendon’s own Rachel LaPlante Grout, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to find all three rooms were opened into one to accommodate the crowd. Dignitaries, relatives from Canada and California, friends from her graduating class at Murdock High School, and the many, many friends she has made during her long life were feted with dinner, a cake and the well wishes of all. Both Sen. Stephen Brewer and Rep. Robert Rice awarded Rachel with citations from the legislature in her honor. And while no gifts were expected, one or two were there. In particular was the oil painting done of Rachel, her mother and her daughter Coral. Rachel’s eyes sparkled as she admired the painting, a gift from her daughter. Several neighbors and friends spoke about their memories and feelings about Rachel. She was cited for her work with the Winchendon Historical Society and for her years of work with the American Legion Auxiliary. In response, Rachel said she wasn’t giving up just yet, and had been constructing poppies just that weekend for sale. She continues to be active in the Auxiliary and with Ruth DeAmicis photo

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the Commonwealth fulfills the ideals of Jefferson and Mann. Murray talked about the current economic storm but told graduates that the state will recover just as the countryside did after the ice storms during the winter. “Around the shattered limbs, the spring’s early buds have leafed out, blossoms are blooming, and the landscape is recovering. So too will it be with our economy.” He said Massachusetts has the intellectual capital and a talented workforce to lead the world in many industries and markets. “Each one of you will play an important part in helping Massachusetts grow again because the commitment and energy that have helped you accomplish so much on this campus will propel you forward and help you to succeed in the years to come.” Murray called for the fostering of civic engagement., calling it among the most rewarding experiences in life; building a more connected, compassionate and vibrant community. Murray said he was happy to learn Mount Wachusett students contributed more than 11,700 hours of community service in cities and towns throughout the region. He said 348 students volunteered at least 20 hours, and 119 students completed 40 hours or more on projects like teaching children proper nutrition, completing income tax returns for workers of modest means, and designing websites and promotional material for local non-profit groups. He told students to look at how everyone is connected when working for the common good, and how the Commonwealth thrives on the growth from that connection. “A you go forth from here today, I say pursue your passion. Pursue success. Work hard. Study hard. Offer help when needed. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. And get involved in your community.” Murray asked the graduates to become advocates for public education and to passionately support the system that has given them the opportunity to reach graduation. “Those that came before you created and

sustained this wonderful community college and our public education system. Now it’s up to you to make sure future generations will have the same opportunities you have had.” Chairman Jay Drake, on behalf of the trustees said Mount Wachusett handed out 766 degrees and certificates to the graduating class. He said those transferring to other colleges would arrive as juniors , many with partial or full scholarships saving close to $70,000 in fees and tuition. “Without colleges such as Mount Wachusett Community College, higher education opportunity would be out of reach for thousands of persons and this Commonwealth would lose the talent and contributions of many.” President Daniel M. Asquino said, “Tonight represents the end of the beginning. The lectures are over, the laboratory experiments have been completed, the papers have been written and graded, and the exams are finished. We are here this evening to congratulate you and pay tribute to your success and your hard work. You are about to graduate. Nonetheless we wish to convey a final lesson, one that will allow you to flourish in the journey of life and realize what, in my view, is the essence and meaning of life.” Asquino pointed to those awarded Civic Scholar medallions and pins for their hours of service learning. “My wish for you is that you use your education to continue these pursuits and improve your life, that of your family and friends, and that of your community, your state, and your nation. Winchendon: Associate’s degrees: Diane Akey, Jeffrey Benedict, Timothy Brown, Caci Cabral, Laurie Carr, Shannon Devine, Sharon Dickens, Lauren Erickson, Michael Girard, Ryan Greene, Jennifer Hammond, Lisa Hogan, Michele Kaddy, Juha Kuokkanen, Karen Lahey, Rebekah Leonard, James McGregor, Pamela Nalette, Brandan Oinonen, Frank Peckham, Jeffrey Priest, Matthew Primeau, Arthur Rocheleau, Ashley Romano, Rachael Ruiz, Stephanie Zuppa; Certificates: Diane Akey, Jeffrey Benedict, Caci Cabral, Ryan Greene, Jennifer Hammond, Paula Hiltonen, Christopher Manca, James McGregor, Angela Michaud Beauvais; Amy Plante, Stephanie Zuppa

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Fawn Frazer hugs daughter Sara Frazer while dad David Frazer waits his turn. Sara graduated from Mount Wachusett along with 755 others during the 44th Commencement on May 20.

Royalston: Associate’s degrees: Jennifer Crandall, Christopher Deveneau, April Doucette, Diane LaFond; Certificates: Jennifer Crandall, Christopher Deveneau, April Doucette, Stacy Tourigny Templeton: Associate’s degrees: Sarah

Baker, Sara Frazer, Kelly Fruit, Valerie Giles, Chad King, Bryan Klink, Pauline O’Brien, Deborah Robichaud, Tiffany Thompson, Karin Valencia; Certificates: Sarah Baker, Kelly Fruit, Chad King, Peter Pearson

POLICE LOG Winchendon Police Department FRIDAY, MAY 15 12:34 a.m.: patrol initiated (Glenallen Street) checked, secure; 6:13 a.m.: burglar alarm (Murdock Avenue) checked, secure; 6:43 a.m.: directions (River Street) info given; 8:10 a.m.: parking violation (Front Street) traffic citation issued; 8:50 a.m.: animal complaint (Baldwinville State Road) unable to locate; 10:47 a.m.: investigation (Pleasant Street) report taken; 10:58 a.m.: burglary, B&E (Goodrich Drive) report taken; 11:58 a.m.: be on the lookout (202 South) unable to locate; 12:11 p.m.: property found (walk in) brought to station; 12:58 p.m.: fire alarm (Central Street) refer to FD; 1:01 p.m.: domestic (Spring Street) spoken to; 3:17 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 3:20 p.m.: suspicious auto (Kemp Street) spoken to; 3:25 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 3:31 p.m.: suspicious person (bike path) spoken to; 3:37 p.m.: extra patrols (Krantz Road) spoken to; 3:44 p.m.: MV violations (Old Gardner Road) spoken to; 3:48 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 3:51 p.m.: MV violations (Central Street) traffic citation issued; 3:59 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 4:24 p.m.: burglar alarm (Goodrich Street) report

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taken; 4:40 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 4:47 p.m.: ATV complaint (Brown Avenue) spoken to; 4:49 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) verbal warning; 4:54 p.m.: MV violations (Central Street) traffic citation issued; 4:59 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:03 p.m.: officer wanted (Brown Street) report taken; 5:08 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:15 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:31 p.m.: juvenile matter (Elm Street) report taken; 5:38 p.m.: MV violations (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:44 p.m.: disabled auto (Gardner Road) services rendered; 5:51 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:52 p.m.: MV stop (Pond Street) traffic citation issued; 5:57 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 612 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 6:19 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 6:33 p.m.: suspicious auto (Brown Street) services rendered; 6:44 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 7:30 p.m.: general info (walk in) info taken; 7:56 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) traffic citation issued; 8:13 p.m.: noise complaint (Pearl Street) gone on arrival; 8:27 p.m.: intoxicated person (Spring Street) protective custody; 9:28 p.m.: officer wanted (Sibley Road) area search negative; 9:58 p.m.: officer wanted (River Street) services ren-

dered; 10:29 p.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure; 10:41 p.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) transport; 10:51 p.m.: burglar alarm (Memorial School Drive) checked, secure; 11:35 p.m.: be on the lookout (Rindge) info given; 11:55 p.m.: vandalism (Mobil Station) refer to other PD.

SATURDAY, MAY 16 12 a.m.: suspicious person (Forristall Road) unable to locate; 12 a.m.: disturbance (Glenallen Street) dispersed gathering; 12:29 a.m.: be on the look out (Mobile station) info given; 12:32 a.m.: patrol initiated ( Central Street) spoken to; 1:10 a.m.: search/rescue (Glenallen Street) unable to locate; 7:10 a.m.: DPW call (Pond Street) assisted; 9:03 a.m.: general info (Spring Street) info taken; 9:30 a.m.: ambulance (Town Farm Road) removed to hospital; 10:35 a.m.: property found (Lakeview Drive) info taken; 10:37 a.m.: burglar alarm (Murdock Avenue) checked, secure; 11:14 a.m.: disabled auto (Gardner Road) assisted; 1150 a.m.: animal complaint (River Street) no cause for complaint; 2:09 p.m.: FD call (Ready Drive) refer to FD: 3:12 p.m.: larceny (Central Street) summons: Todd R. CLementi, age 23, of 20 Duval Court, Winchendon: larceny under $250; 3:39 p.m.: building check (bike path) checked, secure; 4:13 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) traffic citation issued; 4:27 p.m.: animal complaint (Main Street) services rendered; 5:24 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 5:59 p.m.: general info (Main Street) info taken; 9:03 p.m.: alarm (Central Street) services rendered; 9:05 p.m.: ambulance (Pleasant Street) remove to hospital; 9:16 p.m.: burglar alarm (Cardinal Lane) call canceled; 10 p.m.: investigation (Murdock Avenue) dispersed gathering; 10:23 p.m.: investigation (Whitney Street) assisted.

Street) summons: Laura R. JamesCordean, age 19, of 48 Pearl Drive, Winchendon: disturbing the peace; 8:02 a.m.: welfare check, elderly (addresses will not be printed); 8:28 a.m.: ambulance (Spring Street) removed to hospital; 8:28 a.m.: ambulance (Ash Street) assisted; 9:44 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) secured building; 4:15 p.m.: vandalism (Glenallen Street) info taken; 4:50 p.m.: deliver message (River Street) unable to locate; 5 p.m.: ambulance (Central Street) removed to hospital; 5:08 p.m.: DPW call (River Street) info taken; 5:25 p.m.: building check (bike path) checked, secure; 7:16 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) verbal warning; 7:17 p.m.: accident (Front Street) arrest: Richard B. Strout, age 49, of 123 Dunn Road, Ashburnham: OUIliquor second offense, negligent operation of MV; 9:50 p.m.: assist other PD (Cardinal Lane) spoken to; 10:20 p.m.: officer wanted (Elmwood Road) services rendered; 11:51 p.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure.

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12:58 a.m.: burglar alarm (East Grove Street) checked, secure; 7:31 a.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) traffic citation issued; 8:37 a.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) traffic citation issued; 9:18 a.m.: MV stop (School Street) traffic citation issued; 9:22 a.m.: ambulance (School Street) removed to hospital; 9:26 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Gardner Road) refer to other PD; 9:55 a.m.: assist citizen (Hillside Drive) report taken; 11:27 a.m.: ambulance (Hospital Drive) removed to hospital; 11:40 a.m.: investigation (Main Street) report taken; 12:12 p.m.: suspicious mail (Main Street) info taken; 12:54 p.m.: larceny (Congress Road) report taken; 1:09 p.m.: disturbance (Mill Street) arrest: Carissa M. Anderson, age 20, of 12 Mill St. #4, Winchendon: domestic assault; SUNDAY, MAY 17 2:16 p.m.: traffic hazard (Spring 2:06 a.m.: unwanted party (School Street) gone on arrival; 2:35 p.m.: investigation (Spruce Street) spoken to; 4 p.m.: investigation (Pearl Drive) spoken to; 4:04 p.m.: building check (Central Street) checked, secure; 5:01 p.m.: warrant arrest (Murdock A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION Avenue) arrest: Juvenile, age 13; juvenile, age 15: arrests based PRESIDENT & PUBLISHER TO FAX THE COURIER: The Winchendon FRANK G. CHILINSKI CALL (978) 297-2177 on warrants; 6:31 p.m.: ambuCourier (USPS 685508-909-4101 lance (Front Street) refer to FD; [emailprotected] 920) is published 6:37 p.m.: MV stop (Railroad TO PRINT AN OBITUARY: weekly for $45 per Street) spoken to; 7:01 p.m.: fire EMAIL: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER year (in county) by [emailprotected] alarm (East Monomonac Road) RON TREMBLAY 91 CENTRAL STREET Stonebridge Press, 25 508-909-4102 refer to FD; 7:45 p.m.: traffic [emailprotected] Elm St. St., ard (Memorial Drive) services TO SUBMIT A LETTER Southbridge, MA rendered; 7:47 p.m.: burglar EDITOR-AT-LARGE TO THE EDITOR: 01550 Out of county alarm (Beech Street) checked, W ALTER B IRD J R . EMAIL: rate is $56 per year. secure; 7:57 p.m.: general info [emailprotected] [emailprotected] Periodicals postage (Glenallen Street) unable to 91 CENTRAL STREET ADVERTISING MANAGER paid at Winchendon. locate; 8:16 p.m.: FD call JEAN ASHTON To subscribe call TO SOUND OFF: (Forristall Road) refer to FD; 508-909-4104 CALL (978) 297-0050 X 100 (800) 367-9898. POST8:30 p.m.: trespassing (Central [emailprotected] EMAIL [emailprotected] MASTER: Send Street) spoken to; 8:37 p.m.: PRODUCTION MANAGER unwanted party (Prospect address changes to TO SUBMIT JULIE CLARKE Street) 209A served to defenThe Winchendon CALENDAR ITEMS: [emailprotected] dant; 9:07 p.m.: welfare check Courier, 91 Central EMAIL: (addresses will not be printed); [emailprotected] GOT A NEWS TIP, & IT’S AFTER 5 P.M. OR A WEEKEND? St., Winchendon, MA 91 CENTRAL STREET CALL (978) 297-0050 X 100, LEAVE A MESSAGE. 9:10 p.m.: investigation (Central 01475. Street) removed to hospital; 10:29 p.m.: suspicious person

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(Spring Street) report taken; 10:47 p.m.: officer wanted (Highland Street) arrest: Stephen D. Waxlax, age 54, of 5 Highland St., Winchendon: domestic A&B; 11:02 p.m.: suspicious other (Ipswich Drive) gone on arrival.

TUESDAY, MAY 19 12:01 a.m.: welfare check (addresses will not be printed); 12:02 a.m.: transport ( walk in); 12:45 a.m.: officer wanted (Jackson Avenue) spoken to; 7:25 a.m.: officer wanted (Ipswich Drive) spoken to; 7:57 a.m.: transport (Pleasant Street); 9:01 a.m.: suspicious auto (Monadnock Avenue) services rendered; 10:08 a.m.: sex offender registration (walk in) info taken; 10:39 a.m.: ambulance (Central Street) removed to hospital; 11:05 a.m.: threats (walk in) refer to other agency; 11:46 a.m.: ambulance (Central Street) no service necessary; 12 p.m.: suicide threats (phone) removed to hospital; 2:05 p.m.: ambulance (Mill Street) removed to hospital; 2:07 p.m.: assist citizen (walk in) assisted; 5:35 p.m.: FD call (Pleasant Street) no fire service necessary; 6:17 p.m.: investigation (North Royalston Road) info taken; 6:23 p.m.: disturbance (Beaman Court) gone on arrival; 7:09 p.m.: 911 hang up (Front Street) child playing with phone; 7:11 p.m.: larceny (walk in) spoken to; 7:27 p.m.: accident (West Street) summons: juvenile, age 16: negligent operation of MV; 8:56 p.m.: 209A violation (Prospect Street) no PD service required; 9:19 p.m.: dog bite (Duval Court) spoken to; 10:54 p.m.: burglar alarm (Brown Street) checked, secure; 11:07 p.m.: suspicious, other (Court Street) checked, secure; 11:28 p.m.: patrol initiated (bike path) checked, secure.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 12:01 a.m.: burglar alarm (Spring Street) checked, secure; 1:21 a.m.: MV stop (Main Street) arrest: Nicole Caron, age 23, of 1599 North Brookfield Road, Oakham: OUIliquor, operating MV negligently so as to endanger; 8:15 a.m.: annoying phone calls (Metcalf Street) spoken to; 11:13 a.m.: illegal dumping (Central Street) report taken; 11:30 a.m.: disturbance (Front Street) no cause for complaint; 12:47 p.m.: brush fire (Forristall Road) refer to FD; 1:16 p.m.: sex offender registration (walk in) info taken; 3:55 p.m.: general info (Ready Drive) spoken to; 4:58 p.m.: accident (Spring Street) report taken; 5:28 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) spoken to; 5:32 p.m.: shoplifting (Central Street) Section 12; 6:17 p.m.: disturbance (School Street) spoken to; 7:26 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Gardner Road) unable to locate; 9:42 p.m.: welfare check (addresses will not be printed); 10:18 p.m.: suspicious auto (Glenallen Street) no PD service required; 11:35 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) traffic citation issued; 11:35 p.m.: noise complaint (Mill Street) advised keep noise down; 11:46 p.m.: assist citizen (Ready Drive) spoken to.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

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COURIER CAPSULES ALUMNI BREAKFAST WINCHENDON — The Friends of Old Murdock Senior Center invite you to the Alumni Continental Breakfast Sunday June 7 9 a.m. to noon at Old Murdock, 52 Murdock Ave. Contributions accepted.

INTERTRIBAL FESTIVITIES BARRE — The annual gathering of the Worcester Intertribal Indian Center takes place Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Camp Coldbrook Golf & RV Resort, 864 Old Coldbrook Road (Off Rte. 122, take Fruitland Road to Old Coldbrook Road). There is a $5 parking fee. Enjoy the Native American culture and its amenities; visit a village, browse craft vendors and share in the heritage of music and dance. Bring the family, a folding chair or blanket for comfort, and don’t forget your camera. For information: (508) 754-4994 or WIICCENTER.com.

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GRADUATES WORCESTER — The following Winchendon residents graduated from Worcester State College: Jeannette J. Ramos-Smith with a Bachelor of Arts; Jared T. Taylor with a Bachelor of Science; and Janice Huff with a Master of Science. SMITHFIELD, RI — Bryant University held its 146th Commencement on Saturday,

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REGION — The submission deadline for the first Otter River & Watershed Photo Content is June 20. Original prints of the Otter River and its tributaries, or the land and small streams comprising its watershed (mostly in Gardner, Templeton and Winchendon), can be mailed to the Millers River Watershed Council, 100 Main St., Athol, MA 01331.Contest Guidelines can be found on the MRWC website at www.millersriver.net, click on Watershed Council; or call (978) 248-9491. Prizes will be awarded in categories for watershed residents, non-watershed residents, and youth. Top prize is a $100 gift certificate to the Gardner Ale House. Other local business sponsors include Gardner 10 Pins and Happy Trails Natural Foods.

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due to the severe winter weather. It was a predicator of what life would be in the future, she said: “Life post-Winch will be filled with crazy, unpredictable events you will deal with. But those of use still here, how could we forget you? You were our firsts.” Headmaster John Kerney reminded the students on Friday night of the two groups who played major roles in where the students now found themselves. One is the family, the other the faculty. He continued in the same vein on Saturday morning at the commencement ceremony, and added that he wanted to thank the students for the warm reception and good first year he had experienced.

WINCHENDON — Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilber announce the engagement of their daughter Wendy of Worcester to James Gettens of Sterling He is the son of Agatha Gettens and the late Judge Francis Gettens. Wendy, a graduate of Murdock High School, is manager of a Coldwater Creek retail store. James, a graduate of Leominster High School, the College of William and Mary and Boston College Law School, is self-employed an Army Reserve officer. A September wedding is James Gettens and Wendy Wilber planned.

WINCHENDON — On Monday, June 8, come to McDonald’s in Winchendon, purchase an iced mocha (or one of the new McCafe beverages) and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in Gardner June 12-13.

Christensen noted that participation in the program “is strictly voluntary. “We’re not here to lecture. We’re here to help.” With the acronym SBIRT (Screening Brief Intervention Referral Treatment), the way the program works is this: while it has an overall focus on a variety of health and safety issues, including nutrition, safe sex, and domestic violence, most of the effort lies in identifying patients who might be at risk for alcohol and/or substance abuse issues, many of which are frequently related to other problems. If a patient indicates an interest in getting treatment, Project Assert can coordinate treatment options, “including providing transportation to the facility.” “It’s up to the patient to decide what they want to do,” observed Christensen, “but we see this program as a way to educate people and to help them.” And there have been a lot of people seen.

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WINCHENDON — Mr. and Mrs. Miller Calvin Miller of Winchendon announce the engagement of their daughter Wendy Cynthia Miller to Jerome Oliver McKean, son of James Mckean of Florida and Janet Davenport of Hudson. The wedding is planned for July 25, 2009. Wendy is a 2001 graduate of Murdock High School, a 2005 graduate of Eastern Nazarene College with a BA in music education, and a 2009 graduate of Boston University with a Master of music education. Wendy currently teachers music in the Narragansett Regional School District. Jerome is a 1998 graduate of Wendy Miller and Jerome McKean Assabet Valley Technical School, a 2004 graduate of Lancaster Bible College with a BA in Christian education, and a 2009 graduate of Fitchburg State College with a Master in school counseling. Jerome is currently a residential counselor at the Robert F. Kennedy School.

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The Toy Town Farmers’ Market will host a presentation by the Winchendon Police Department on child safety. The presentation will be held at 5:00 at their weekly market on Thursday, June 4th. The market runs from 4 - 7 P.M. rain or shine and is held on the American Legion Park at the corner of Front and Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

A CCURACY WATCH

JULY WEDDING PLANNED

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FITCHBURG — The following name was inadvertently left off Monty Tech’s Honor Roll for the first and second quarters: Nicholas S. Pepper of Winchendon, a junior in the cabinetmaking program, was named to Monty Tech’s high honor roll.

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May 16. Among the graduates is/are the following local resident(s): Eric Lapointe, of Winchendon earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration, management

ALGAE BLOOM WINCHENDON — Rindge Enforcement Officer saw an algae bloom on Saturday but testing has not yet confirmed

During a 17-month period between August 2007 and this past January, some 27 percent of the nearly 2,000 general Heywood Emergency Department patients who were screened were positive for some kind of drug or alcohol use. Almost 90 percent of that group had one of the brief interviews, and almost half of those were referred for voluntary inpatient or de-tox facility admissions. “We make all our referral decisions based on those patient interviews,” said Christensen. “We’re non-judgmental. We’re trying to build relationships that will help patients get the help they’ve decided they want.” Christensen said the program draws clients not only from the Gardner/Winchendon communities, but from throughout the region, from Athol and Templeton to Ashburnham and Westminster as well. “We’re here for anyone from anywhere, and we have a good working relationship with any number of treatment facilities,” she observed. Funded through a grant from the state

Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Jon Rotenberg, in his turn said the school and the search committee had benefited greatly by having Kerney here. “You’ve helped us keep to our ideals, small classes, daily grades, care and attention for the sake of every student here. The Board serves as an entirely volunteer board because we know what the school can do,” Rotenberg said. Dajin Kim delivered the address to her fellow students at commencement and she said though she started her prep school experience in Buffalo, NY, “It froze my heart and my passion.” She then begged her parents for a new start, and she more than found it at the Winchendon School. Jackson Blair, director of external affairs, reminded the students

that it is Cyanobacteria so at this point it is a possible algae bloom. He did note that a dog owner across from the camp reported his dog drank the lake water and got sick.

Department of Public Health through Boston Medical Center where Dr. Edward Bernstein began the program nearly 20 years ago, Project Assert has been active in Gardner for two years. There are also programs on the South Shore, Boston, and in Fall River. “The work we do is very rewarding,” Christensen reflected. “We have, for example, a good working relationship with the Gardner District Court, where we’re looked at as a good resource” for counseling and referrals. Christensen offered a lot of praise for Brenda Crumb, Project Assert’s emergency room RN. “Brenda does an amazing job. We’re lucky to have her,” Christensen said. An attorney by training where she spent most of her career working on drug and alcohol issues, Christensen saw the opportunity at Project Assert as a natural next step. She’s encouraged, too, by the fact that a good number of patients referred through Project Assert have stayed in touch. “That shows we’re making a difference,” she said.

they would need every ounce of discipline and responsibility as they went forward. “No one will be checking to make sure you get up, that you go to bed, that you neaten your rooms. They don’t care,” he said. But he added that if the students remembered the discipline learned at Winchendon School, they could easily move into the maturity necessary to do it on their own. “We’re proud of you, and we will miss you. Come back,” said Blair. One person who did come back was W. Scott Bartlett of the class of 1963. Bartlett has been researching the history of the Winchendon School from its beginnings in Maine to its tenure in Newport, RI and finally to Winchendon. He also shared a song he had written for his alma mater, a “fight” song he hopes

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DuBois’ comments to the board and paid tribute to DuBois’ efforts as a CEO who has invested his talents to bring the Clark YMCA to the next level of service to the community. Romanowski also wanted to quell any possible perceptions regarding DuBois’ departure, “Brian is leaving the Clark for all the right reasons at a time that his leaving will have the least impact on our organization. Because of Brian’s efforts we are in a position to move forward with a sound strategic direction through these difficult economic times. We understand fully that this is a once in a lifetime for Brian and his family, the benefits of which we hope they enjoy for years to come. We appreciate all that Brian has brought to the Clark and our town. We hope that all the citizens of Winchendon join us in wishing the DuBois family the best of luck moving forward in this endeavor,” said Romanowski. A search committee for a new CEO has begun with support of Y-USA. Criteria for the position will be set in the coming days and resumes will soon be accepted.

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the St. Jean de Baptiste, now an insurance program. “I just keep going,” she said. “It’s still too much fun.” Rachel LaPlante was married to Charles Grout wearing a wedding dress made from the parachute silk from his parachute and sewn by seamstresses in the Philippines, with Charlie standing in for the fittings. She has traveled extensively, visiting several countries and enjoys cruises. She is looking forward to spending summers at her daughter’s home in Westport. “And I hope you all come for the next one, when I’m 100!” Rachel said.

will be adapted for the school’s use. Graduates: Thiago Alves, Pedro de Araujo*, Gilberto Sulaiman*, Bruno de Castro Artiolli*, Corey Bellamy, Matthew Besaw, Carissa Boutelle*, Daniel Camargo, Chi-Wei Chung, Xiopeng Cheng, Chang Kynn Choi*, Alexander Cohen, Cleiton Coppola, Samantha Cormier, Tyler Cornele, Patrick Colombe*, Yazhou Cui, Alexa Curless, Adam Dullaire, Tucker Davis, Luis de Carvalho Leao*, Moumy Diop, Eric Ferguson, Sean Frere*, Miwa f*ckuchi, Jonathan Gould, Bulin Gao*, Jonathan Harrington*, Victor Harris, Anthony Henriquez-Roberts, Woo Sung Heo, David Imes Jr., Jonathan Jean-Louis, John Jenkins II*, Woo Sang Jo*, Yves Jules, Peter Kenney*, Dajin Kim*. Seong Soo Kim*, Yong Mun Kim*, Ewold Kloos*, Craig

Koprusah, Corey Lee, Kwang Lee*, Ming Chia Lee, Michael Leung*, Jinghaun Li*, Pengli Li*, ChihChieh Liao*, Geun Mook Lim, TIngting Liu, Hsuan Lo*, Chastity Lolagne, Yangyan Lu*, Yi Luan*, Brittany Lyons, Brendan Mahoney, Bianca McLaughlin-Letarte, Benjamin Meisner*, Tomohiko Mori, Adrien Morin*, Papy N’Diaye, Cameron O’Brien*, Krystian Osiechi, John Pancio*, Chong Pyung Park, Raphael Pouliot*, Preye Preboye, Ian Reopel, Reina Sakabe, Zhaowei Shan, Chen Shen, Marcin Slaczka, Jiayl Song*, Deividas Stalevicius, Jose Sulaiman, Bowen Sun, Ye Tang*, Hugo Turcotte, Mengqing Wang*, Hao Wen*, Jingying Xiao, Su Ji Youn, Zeying Yu*, You Zhou, Zheng Zhou*. * cum Laude.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

WINCHENDON COURIER

VIEWS Opinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: FRANK CHILINSKI EDITOR: RUTH DEAMICIS

Niles: newest tradition more than expected

EDITORIAL

Can we move on? Our headline last week that declared Edward Bond as the winner of a decision in arbitration was only partially correct. There are no winners. There is a man who has been reinstated to a position after an arbitrator has agreed he was dismissed without just cause, a town manager whose decision has been nullified once again, and a town weakened by the knowledge that there is no one in which it can place its trust. It is sad for us, and sad for all involved. Bond does not get any back pay or benefits for the 17 months he has been out of work, and some may say the punishment matches the crime, but in the grumblings heard through this office, it appears there are those that believe he should not be reinstated. Those that know the uncluttered truth of the matter have said nothing, and in fact, were never there to testify…which makes us wonder. Key testimony was never given by those closest to the issue, namely the other two employees that were terminated. Their statements from the police investigation were submitted, but with one employee saying Bond received payment more than once, and the other stating he had received payment for scrap just once…both statements were nullified. Their supervisor did testify, and his statements seemed important to the final decision by the arbitrator. There were a few mistakes in the arbitrator’s recollection. He stated “The DPW Superintendent Mike Murphy testified that the DPW began selling scrap metal in 1993 when the proceeds went to an account controlled by DPW employees. The funds were used for Christmas parties and to contribute gifts for sick employees and their families.” Then he goes on to state the practice stopped

in 1993. Seems there were not too many Christmases funded by the scrap metal collection if those dates recalled by the arbitrator are correct! Anyway, Murphy testified he decided to stop the Christmas parties because, at the time, his employees were required to possess a CDL license and could be randomly tested for drugs and alcohol. Murphy said the money had been used specifically to purchase beer for the Christmas parties, and the superintendent did not feel there should be a townsponsored party where alcohol would be served. There was no ethical concern about the use of proceeds from scrap metal, but certainly Murphy’s employees could be randomly tested for alcohol and lose their license. More important was that Murphy testified there was no written policy governing scrap metal except for how to separate it for the transfer station. The arbitration is finished and we move on as Selectman Bond takes his seat on the BOS to help direct the man who terminated him, and was forced to bring him back on the town payroll. MGL dictates that on paper there is no conflict of interest of a man supervising his employer as a selectman, but we would be fools to believe there is no tension between two who serve this town. Time will tell whether either can rise above the feelings of being maligned to concentrate on how to help the town survive the bigger crises at the state and national level . And as an aside, though business tradition would have put the supervisor in charge also at fault, there was not even a known reprimand in this affair for Murphy.

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To the Editor: The Veteran Appreciation Day ceremony at MMHS on Saturday, May 23 was organized by a small group of people with only one thing in mind; to honor the men and women of Winchendon who have served our nation. We also wanted to take the opportunity to “feature” (ok, show off !) children of Winchendon. The kids delivered! From the youngest children of Memorial School who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the well-spoken Toy Town Elementary students who wrote and presented their essays with conviction, these participants shined! Of course, the older students of MMHS always seem to impress with their musical selections and the articulate speakers describing our veterans’ experiences throughout military history presented their words with reverence. A more poignant moment was the flag folding ceremony which featured three MMHS students dressed in formal wear and donning white gloves executing the precise folding of the flag while Mr. Jim Brehio explained what each fold meant and while Kelly McGarry provided the soundtrack on piano playing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic”. Outstanding! Not to be forgotten, Ms. Alexis Jenkins who won the locally sponsored American Legion essay contest presented her heart felt words with sincerity and passion. Montachusett Regional School District pro-

vided the JROTC Honor Guard and they kicked off the ceremony with a Call to Order and Presentation of Colors. These young men and women displayed military demeanor in a first class manner. We were fortunate to see two special moments. First, we witnessed a veteran who went off to the Korean War and was awarded an Honorary Murdock diploma and second, graduating senior Matt Connor had the very public opportunity to be sworn in to the National Guard in front of his proud parents and community. A special thanks must go to all those who participated and attended which included State Senator Steve Brewer and Representative Robert Rice. We were also fortunate to have incoming American Legion State Commander Bill Barbour on hand and he seemed impressed with the event and our town! More thanks to Principal Nicholas DeSimone, Mr. Mark Nardini and local American Legion members for all their hard work, cooperation, and support of this community event. Well done. We look forward to next year for the third annual Veteran Appreciation Day and hope to make it even better!

MIKE NILES WINCHENDON

Olsen: road needs attention To the Editor: Open letter to the Select Board, Town Manager and the DPW. On May 13th I wrote to the Town Manager, whom I presume supervises the DPW, that: There are deep holes alongside the blacktop at the northeast corner of the intersection of Glenallen Street ( US Route 202) and Monomonac Road West where a driver making a turn from Monomonac Road West onto 202 North could easily get a wheel caught in a hole and lose control of his vehicle. This situation has not been corrected and could result in an accident and yet anoth-

er lawsuit against the town. I also reported that the street light at this intersection has never been turned on as was promised back in the autumn which adds to the danger. In addition, I reported that there are deep holes on First Street that could fixed inexspensively and quickly by use of the town road grader and would be appreciated by the lake taxpayers.

RICHARD OLSEN WINCHENDON

Blair: good coverage To the Editor: I want to congratulate The Winchendon Courier on the excellent coverage provided in last week’s paper of activities surrounding the celebration of Memorial Day. When one wants to experience a real Memorial Day celebration in America he should not hurry down to Arlington Cemetery or attend the large city events, he should go to a small town where people haven’t forgotten

the personal nature of the sacrifices made by veterans and where while the ceremonies may be less grand they are often so much more meaningful. The pictures and the stories brought back a lot of my own memories of growing up in a small town in the midwest.

JACKSON BLAIR WINCHENDON

It isn’t the aging, it’s the inconvenience! I

t’s no secret that as we age, we tend to heal more slowly. If I ever needed a reminder of that, and I didn’t, I’m getting a whole education about it right now. Last Thursday I, well, fell. I fell on my own step. I simply tripped and crashed down. It wasn’t raining. It wasn’t wet. I just, fell. My right knee, or more accurately, my right tibia, the bone right below the kneecap, swelled to the size of, if not say, an orange, certainly a huge golf ball. That was an immediate concern for the doctors because, along with my other ailments, I also am hemophilliac, so there was some worry about internal bleeding. Fortunately, x-rays showed no fracture, but the nature and location of the injury has left me hobbling around on crutches, with which, to say the least, I’m not real mobile. I had been offered the choice of crutches or a walker, and chose what I presumed would be easier for me to manage, but what I’ve found is that sometimes, using just one crutch is actually better than both.

JOURNEY OF THE

HEART JERRY CARTON So there have been times when I’ve used only the left one, which does significantly reduce the pressure on my right leg, and reduces as well the likelihood of my falling again because I haven’t exactly been showing a whole lot of skill using them both. If you’ve seen me, especially hobbling around at games, maybe you’ve noticed, and to those of you who have voiced sympathy and offered to help me with a folding chair or umbrella or whatever, thanks I really do appreciate that. On a broader scale, sure, this isn’t really a terribly major injury and having to use the crutches is more of a (hopefully) short-term inconven-

ience than anything else. I admit to being a wimp when it comes to pain, so I’ve done plenty of whining since I fell since somehow complaining makes me feel a bit better. But, more seriously, what I’ve noticed is that it sure seems to be taking a long time to heal. To be sure, each day I do seem to be progressing, though some days it feels like incremental progress, but this episode has also been a jolting, and painful, reminder that injuries that heal pretty quickly when you’re in your mid-20s take a whole lot longer in your mid 50s. That’s the pretty sobering conclusion I’ve had reaffirmed through this experience, and while even a painful leg injury doesn’t necessarily get you thinking about your own mortality, it sure does make you wistful and nostalgic for the days when you’d bounce right back. I thought about this because it even kind of astounds me that I’m now closer to being 60 than 50. I have days when that acknowledgement is pretty sobering in and of itself. By

no means am I “old.” No way. But I have begun to notice that I now tire more easily, that I sometimes tend to forget things more than I used to, this despite a general consensus that I can supposedly still recite the play-by-play of softball games from several years ago, which really isn’t as true as it used to be, but I get the gist of the argument — that I can still remember what I want to, which really isn’t as true as it used to be, but I know what people mean when they still say that. And, I don’t hear quite as well anymore, either. Am I complaining? No. There’s a point here. These situations are inevitable as we get older, so you find ways to cope. We’re all told that staying positive in and of itself helps us deal with a lot of issues, including aging. That’s admittedly not always easy, especially when life goes through one of those periods of complication and even heartbreak, but if you can find just one good thing, just one thing, to be upbeat about every day, you’re doing the right thing. I’ve learned to try and

position myself so I can be to the right of the person to whom I’m speaking so I can hear with my better left ear. That’s a fairly minor adjustment. Memory issues? I’ve found the busier I stay, the more interaction I have, the more alert I stay. That’s good advice for anyone. Aging doesn’t have to be seen as a bad thing at all. Yes, there are days when I stop and wonder where the decades went, (I’m sure we all do), not reflexively in a negative way, but in kind of an incredulous way instead. Feeling sorry for yourself, though, accomplishes nothing — there are always individuals and families that are worse off, and whose situations are far messier and much sadder than your own. Those are the ones to feel badly for. For the rest of us, finding positive ways with which to deal with our own issues is a better approach to life than a general “woe is me” outlook. Isn’t it...even if you’re on crutches?

A “HOME RUN” PICK! I

wrote last week in some columns, and on my blog, that I hoped President Obama would not try to name a woman, a Hispanic, a black, a gay, a conservative or a liberal, but rather would seek a person with an outstanding intellect, schooled at the best universities, known for fairness, and with a record that could be explored and found appropriate. I believe he did just that. I think he made his nomination based on intellect, education and a defensible record of rulings. That the person also happened to be female, and Hispanic, was just icing on the

cake. Here are the bullets everyone NOTES OF will be talking about: CONCERN Modest circ*mstances of her childhood. Summa cum laude from Princeton and on to Yale Law JACK BLAIR School. First appointed a judge by President George H.W. Bush (Republican) on the recommendation of U.S. Senator Pat Moynihan (Democrat). Elevated to a high court bench by President William Clinton (Democrat). Young enough to build an incredible record on the high court

Old enough to have applicable experience and an existing record as a jurist Judge Sotomayor looks, at first glance, to be a very qualified pick! The glances, however, will now turn into serious in-depth investigation. Outstanding jurists have failed before to be confirmed by the Judiciary Committee. That said, it has usually been when the minority party held more seats and could swing votes. The Constitution provides for a process that will permit Senators to carefully review every decision she ever wrote and every comment she ever made about the issues of the day.There will be the usual political posturing by the extreme Left and the extreme Right. This is all just part of the process.

With a Democrat in The White House and Democrats in control of both houses of Congress, it would take something quite outrageous and extraordinary to deny this appointee confirmation. In one of the first great tests of his presidency, President Obama seems to have made an excellent choice, one representative of his personal philosophy, the philosophy of his party, and one that is confirmable. Justice-designate Sotomayor loves baseball. She is a dedicated baseball fan. The fact that she is a Yankees fan might turn out to be the biggest problem she will encounter with some of the Senators! She would be pleased to read a headline that said: OBAMA HIT A HOME RUN!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Clucking, with just cause

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Ahimsa holds successful sale

BY MARY C. BARCLAY SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

ROYALSTON – The Village School’s annual science fair, held recently at the former Raymond Elementary School on Royalston’s common, sounded more barnyard than serious academic exposition. There was just cause, however, for all of that clucking, both from the chickens and the large crowd of parents, teachers, alumni and students. Marnie Anair of Royalston had one very large hen and one very small hen on display with her project, which examined the relationship between hen size and egg size. It was obvious that the size of the chicken had nothing to do with their ability to cluck – both were equally loud. Around the room were various laboratory set-ups with bubbling and fizzing, microscopes and contraptions, and a wide array of plants either in soil or soaking in colored water. All dis- Village School students in Royalston were more than happy and prepared to provide plays were interesting, followed the pre- explanations about their 2009 Science Night projects. The annual event, held recently at scribed steps in the scientific method the former Raymond Elementary School, saw a large turnout of guests who seemed and many showed intellect that belied impressed by the scope and quality of projects. the age of the young scientists. One particularly timely project was bands in a catapult, conducted by Michael Maitland, a fifth showed how electrograder in the school’s combined fourth- magnets work and sixth grade class. In an interview con- examined the evaporaducted earlier by classroom teacher tion rate of water George Bennett, the budding scientist under lights of varioffered the following: ous strengths. “Talking on a cell phone while drivBennett also spoke ing is dangerous, says Asbhurnham’s with other students, Michael Maitland, and he can prove it.” including fourth-grad“I was interested to see if talking on a er Soliel Osgood, from cell phone while driving affects your Petersham, who wantdriving skill,” Mike explains. To find ed to know whether out, he took one of his own computer the caffeine in Cocasimulated driving games, which Cola makes you type involves using a steering wheel. Then faster. Using some very he asked his test subjects (including willing fellow stuhimself) to try the game once without dents, she timed their using a cell phone, and again while typing speed before someone in another room talked to the drinking a glass of subject via the cell. co*ke, and 20 minutes “I had all the materials,” says Mike, after. “and I also like computer games, so I “Five people typed Michael Maitland of Ashburnham, a student in the Village thought it would be fun.” Fun, but with faster and three people School’s combined fourth-sixth grade classroom, chose to a serious message. were slower,” Soleil study driving time of drivers using cell phones vs. those not Being a good scientist, Mike repeated reports, “But I discov- using cell phones. the experiment three times for each ered that sometimes subject, to make sure his results were caffeine makes you too hyper, so you tions. The event inspired some students to begin thinking about next year’s consistent. In every case, it took the can’t concentrate.” experiments. subjects longer to complete the game Another experiment, by 4th-grader The Village School, currently housed while they were talking on the cell Hanna Seghir, from Winchendon, testin the former Raymond Elementary phone. ed whether soap works in keeping bacMike’s results were convincing: “It teria off people’s hands: “I wanted to School on the Royalston common, is a took an average of 24% longer to finish see if people’s hands are actually clean- non-profit, independent elementary the game when talking on a cell phone,” er when they wash them with soap,” school with pre-school to 6th grade students. Students come from Royalston Mike wrote in his report. He concluded she says. and several area communities, as far that the longer time taken by his “drivUsing a swab she took samples from ers” was a result of their attention the hands of fellow students before and away as Hubbardston, Orange, and being affected by the phone conversa- after washing and ‘grew’ the bacteria Ashburnham. Students are taught with a focus on tion. for 72 hours in a cold broth. She then “Driving with a cell phone is definite- counted the bacteria clusters in the kindness and contact with the natural world. Hands-on learning in and out of ly more dangerous,” Mike says. broth. the classroom enhances academic les“Though driving and talking on a cell The samples taken after washing phone is convenient, it’s also danger- showed much lower bacteria growth. “I sons. High levels of adult interaction ous, and heightens the chance that decided that soap does work,” Hanna and peer assistance in multi-age classrooms allows each student to achieve you’re going to crash.” concludes. “Wash your hands!” competency when they are developMike’s experiment was one of a numStudents displayed their tests, with ber of projects undertaken by the accompanying reports and posters, mentally ready. Additional information on the Village School’s fourth, fifth and sixth during the Village School’s Science graders over the past few weeks. Night. Parents, friends, alumni and vis- Village School is available on their web Among other experiments, students itors from the greater community site, www.villageschool.to and by calltested the power of various elastic viewed the projects and asked ques- ing Director Rise Richardson at (978) 249-3505.

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Fawn Frazer and her friend Mimsy found bargains at the Ahimsa Haven yard sale last weekend. BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

WINCHENDON ± Good weather sparked Ahimsa Haven’s yard sale last weekend, and the non-profit animal rescue organization raised $1,586, all of which, said Ahimsa vice-president Nancy Regan, “will be used for medical expenses and supplies.” “We had a great turnout from this community and the surrounding area,” noted Regan, who added that Ahimsa “is really appreciative of everyone who came out.” She remarked that in a down economy, Ahimsa is particularly grateful that “we still got a very good response.” Regan also stressed the successful event couldn’t have happened without the support of the Clark YMCA Memorial Community Center, which hosted the yard sale, and Brooks Auto, who transported the merchandise to the site. “We really appreciate what they did for us,” she said. The next Ahimsa Haven fund raiser is a comedy night planned for June 18 at Santino’s restaurant, Front Street. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and admission is $10. Come early, enjoy a great dinner and then an evening of laughs. Adults only please.

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There is no better way to teach music appreciation Murdock Middle High School music teacher Kelly McGarry shows students how to appreciate music with a little Crosby, Stills, and Nash played outdoors on the wall on a beautiful spring day.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Scholars honored at annual event

Drama camps planned GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College and its Theatre at the Mount is now accepting applications for summer drama programs for children and teenagers. Three different programs for various ages are available. The Theatre Bug is for children in grades 1 and 2 (by fall of 2009) and is a two-week introduction to the wonderful world of theatre for the very young student. The program combines theatre games, pantomime, music, dance and creative play. Through storytelling, expressive movement and improvisation, students discover the joy of being bitten by the “theatre bug.” The Theater Bug is an 8-day program, Monday through Thursday, July 6-16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lights! Stage! Action! is for children in grades 3 through 8 (by fall of 2009) and takes a script from page to stage in just two weeks! Classes in acting, music and dance lead to the thrill of actually putting on a play – the highlight of the final evening. Two 8-day sessions are offered. Session A meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, July 6-16; Session B meets 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, Monday through Thursday, July 20-30. Spotlight on Musical Theatre is a program for students in grades 9 through 12 (by fall of 2009). Students learn the basics of song and dance while experiencing the thrill of performing in musical numbers from Broadway shows. Spotlight on Musical Theatre runs eight days, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 20-30. All three programs feature a performance for family and friends on the last evening of camp. For more information on summer drama programs visit the TAM web site at http://theatre.mwcc.edu or call Theatre at the Mount Director, Gail Steele, at (978) 6309162 or at [emailprotected]

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The honored students gathered for a group shot. BY DONEEN DURLING COURIER STAFF WRITER

WINCHENDON — A Scholars Recognition Dinner was well attended May 13 at Murdock Middle High School. Students with a grade point average of 3.2 and above were honored, as were their parents at the annual dinner held in the MMHS cafeteria. Teachers and staff served salad, entrée and dessert while Peter Kraniak made sure all ran smoothly. When dinner was finished, parents and students adjourned to the auditorium to welcome quest speaker Alumna Carly Antonellis from the class of 2000. Antonellis is district communications director for Senator Jennifer Flannigan, and has just graduated from the UMass Boston with a Masters in public affairs. Antonellis spends much of her time on Capitol Hill in Boston, and told those present that even though Winchendon is not part of her senator’s district, both she and the senator have adopted Toy Town.

“Call and ask for anything you need…well…except money,” she laughed. Antonellis told the students she loved Murdock, and found it hard to decide on a path after high school. She said academia was never her strong point the only time she was ever invited to attend a scholar’s dinner was when she was asked to play the piano. After dropping classes in both Mount Wachusett and Fitchburg State Antonellis found herself working in Winchendon town hall while the town was in an upheaval between town managers. Antonellis said at one point there were only two people in town hall, herself and Burton Gould. Things changed when a new town manager came on board. Antonellis credited the new town manager James Kreidler for helping her find the political path she finally decided to follow. She told the students not to worry and to find their passion for success. Scholars honored for a 3.2 or above GPA: Melissa DeLaRosa, Joshua Emerson, Sara Gomez, Jordan Harris, Kara Komprathoum, Zacary Rocheleau, Steven Spady, Ashley Young, Jocelyn Agnelli, Alissa Desilets, Jacqueline Ellis, Meredith Fournier, Brock Macarelli, Dustin McCaw, Zoey Monahan, Zakerie Perrault, Dominick Polcari, Megan Provencial, Constance Vaillancourt, Ashley Clayton, Cayla Clinkscale, Leaha Connor, Joel Demont, Brittany Howe, Kathryn Johnson, Amanda LeClair, Mary Grace Maliska, James Manca, Molly Martorella, Dylan Muse, Ninoshkah Padilla, Ashley Perry, Marcus Provost, Alexandra Rocheleu, Nicole Santonastaso, Katherine Storer, Ethan Wilson, Lindsey Connor, Kaylie Garceau, Amy Gaudet, Jocelyn Goodwin, Harmony Hill, Alexis Jenkins, Liona Kuikhoven, William Lary IV, Jack Maliska, Sarah McKellick, Joshua Parrott, Jennifer Skawski, Kerri Spady, Bryan Vaine, Jessica Wells, Bekah Wheeler. Grade 7 and 8 students receiving high and highest honors were: Casey Galat, Justin Harris, Tyler Perry, Rose Dennis, Matthew Niles, Hiral Patel, and Bronte Torres Pagan. Students recognized by teachers for academic excellence: Science Grade 7 Alligators: Brittany Eliason, Grade 7 Griffins: Katherine Burns, Grade 8 Griffins: Matthew Niles, Grade 8 Eagles: Mariah Tenney. Biology: Joshua Emerson. Honors biology: Ashley Young. Chemistry: Meredith Fournier. Engineering the Future: Sean Feeney.

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OBITUARIES Thomas E. Adams Sr., 75 TEMPLETON — Thomas E. Adams Sr., age 75, of Templeton, died May 19 in Heywood Hospital following a lengthy illness. Thomas was born in Gardner Feb. 17, 1934, son of the late Thomas A. and Ida (Rice) Adams, and lived in Baldwinville for over 70 years. He was a graduate of Templeton High School, and a long time member of the Memorial Congregational Church. His beloved wife of 55 years Phyllis A. (Taft) Adams died Sept. 7, 2008. Thomas enjoyed traveling to Maine with his friends, going blueberry picking, and ice fishing. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed watching football, baseball, and basketball. Thomas will be sadly missed by his daughter Jean L. Croteau and her husband Jean Paul of Templeton, one sister; Alice Kliskey of Gardner, three grandchildren; Brian Croteau and his wife Kristen of Winchendon, Tyler Croteau of Templeton, and Jillian Croteau of

Fitchburg, one great-granddaughter Emily Croteau of Winchendon, and several nieces and nephews. Thomas was predeceased by his son; Thomas E. Adams Jr. in 1985, one brother; Paul L. Adams, one sister, Dorothy Richards in 2008, and his daughter in-law; Jean Adams in 2008. The funeral service in the LamoureuxFletcher Community Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner was May 22. Thomas was laid to rest beside his wife, son, and daughter in-law, in Greenlawn Cemetery, Baldwinville, following the service. In lieu of flowers donations in Thomas’ memory may be made to the Gardner Visiting Nurses Association Hospice, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440. Lamoureux-Fletcher Community Funeral Home (fletcherfuneral.com), 105 Central St. Gardner, is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Patricia ‘Pat’ S. (Hutson) Aulson, 76 GARDNER — Patricia “Pat” S. (Hutson) Aulson, age 76, of Gardner, died May 27, in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital in Leominster following an illness. Pat was born in Frenchton, WV March 22, 1933, daughter of the late Ernest B. and Ona B. (Underwood) Hutson. She was a graduate of Parkersburg High School in West Virginia. Her beloved husband William Neil Aulson died in 1998. Together they lived all over the United States. Pat enjoyed reading, puzzles, playing Monopoly, and crocheting. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren, whom she bragged about often. Pat loved her dear cats Snowball and Sweet Pea. In recent years she dedicated her time to volunteering in the mail room at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, and working with the Gardner CAC serving lunches. Pat will be sadly missed by her son; William Neil Aulson Jr., of Las Vegas, NV, six daughters: Jewell Hough of Kentucky, Ann Creswell and her husband Gary of Manchester, NH, Mary Lou Thompson and her husband Joe of

Nashua, NH, Teresa Trinque and her husband Carl of Winchendon, Melissa Miner of Selbyville, DE, and Charlotte Young of Annapolis, MD, one brother Ernest Hutson of Washington, WV, 14 grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Pat was pre-deceased by one brother; Willard Hutson, and one sister; Betty Lou Hanco*ck. Her funeral service in the LamoureuxFletcher Community Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner was June 1. Rev. Francis L. Costello, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Chelmsford officiated. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations in Patricia’s memory be made to the Gardner Community Action Committee, 294 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA 01440. Lamoureux-Fletcher Community Funeral Home (fletcherfuneral.com), 105 Central St., Gardner is assisting the family with arrangements.

Theresa G. (Gionet) Hemenway, 94 AYER — Theresa G.(Gionet) Hemenway, age 94, of Whitcomb Avenue, died May 26 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Irving S. Hemenway who died in September 1996. Mrs. Hemenway was born in Shirley, Oct. 23, 1914, a daughter of William and Ursule (Gionet) Gionet and has resided in Ayer for over 60 years. She is survived by two sons: Irving S. “Sonny” Hemenway III of Ayer, C. Geoffrey Hemenway of Shirley, a daughter; Martha C. Chase of Winchendon, four brothers: Paul Gionet of Florida, Charles Gionet of Randolph, Alex Gionet of Wells, ME, William Gionet of Townsend, two sisters; Sylvia Schumann of New Jersey and Agnes Howlett of Shirley. She also leaves eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late David W. Hemenway of Ayer who died in 1981 and the sister of the late Larry Gionet, Laura LeFleur

and Elizabeth Raymond. For 20 years, Mrs. Hemenway worked as a baker for the Ayer school system, retiring in the mid 1980s. Prior to that she worked for 13 years as a telephone operator for New England Telephone Company. Mrs. Hemenway was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Ayer and a member of its Catholic Daughters of America. She also volunteered her time both as a baker and delivery person for the “Meals on Wheels” program in Ayer. A funeral Mass was celebrated May 29 at St. Mary’s Church, Ayer. Burial was in the parish cemetery. T.J. Anderson & Son Funeral Home, 25 Fitchburg Road, (Rte 2A) (andersonfuneral.com) Ayer was entrusted with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 31 Shirley Street, Ayer, MA 01432.

Dorothy ‘Dot’ P. (LeBlanc) Drouin, 81 TEMPLETON — Dorothy “Dot” P. (LeBlanc) Drouin, age 81, of 14 Water Wheel Circle, Templeton and also of Palmetto, FL, died May 22 in Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center, Palmetto, FL following an illness. Born in Bridgeport, CT on Aug. 16, 1927, she was the daughter of Edouard and Helene (LeBlanc) LeBlanc. Dorothy was a 1946 Pro Merito graduate of Gardner High School. Mrs. Drouin was a founder of St. Vincent de Paul Parish of Baldwinville, was past president of the Women’s Guild, Cub Scout Pack Leader and also a CCD teacher. For five years, she was co-chair couple of Gardner Deanery for Family Life, was a former member of the Parish Council and is presently a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Gardner. Dorothy enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, playing cards, and going to the beach. She was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and especially loved spending time with her family. Mrs. Drouin was a clerk in the credit department of the former HeywoodWakefield Co. of Gardner for several years

until retiring in 1951. She leaves her husband of 59 years, George R. Drouin of Templeton and Palmetto, FL; five sons: Mark P. Drouin and his wife Corrine of Oakham, Alan J. Drouin and his wife Karen, Gary P. Drouin all of Templeton, Brian G. Drouin and his wife Susan of Phillipston, Craig D. Drouin and his wife Bernadette of Winchendon; three daughters: Deborah A. Brown and her husband Robert of Westminster, Michelle M. Weiss and her husband Joseph of Glastonbury, CT, Phyllis J. Charters and her husband Ripp of Gardner; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother Albert LeBlanc and a sister, Albertine Raizis. Funeral services were held May 27 from the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols St., Gardner with a Mass in Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Gardner. Burial was in Notre Dame Cemetery, Gardner. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School, 135 Nichols St., Gardner, MA 01440.

Amelia ‘Molly’ (Nosek) (Holm) Esancy, 97 BALDWINVILLE — Amelia “Molly”(Nosek) (Holm) Esancy, age 97, of Main Street, Dunstable and formerly of South Royalston, died May 19 in the Baldwinville Nursing Home following a brief illness. Born in New Bedford on Aug. 2, 1911, she was the daughter of Ignacc and Mary (Docekal) Nosek. She first owned and operated the Nosek Greenhouses of South Royalston, supplying area and Boston supermarkets with fresh produce. She then owned the Preston Motor Sales Ford dealership in Brattleboro, VT. Amelia purchased and operated the Moose Head Motel in Rockwood, ME until her retirement. Molly was a 1929 graduate of Gardner High School. She was a member of the Second Congregational Church of South Royalston. She was the first woman on the South Royalston School Committee. Mrs. Esancy enjoyed traveling, sight seeing, flowers, piano

music, birds and especially loved spending time with her family. Her first husband, Bertel Holm died in 1959 and her last husband, Preston Esancy died in 2000. She leaves a stepson, Gary Esancy of Concord, NH; 10 grandchildren, Peter, Jason, Aaron, Janice Holm, Lisa Robbins, Sharon Kiosses, Jay, Greg Bergeron, Michelle Drew and Mark Esancy; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 2 sons, Robert and Ronald Holm, a grandson, Bret Esancy; a step-daughter Joyce Bergeron, 2 brothers, Adolph and Harry Nosek, and a sister Olga Dufault. Graveside services will be held May 26 in the Riverside Cemetery, South Royalston.. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baldwinville Nursing Home Activity Fund, 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436.

Rev. James Morgan Melhorn, 49 RINDGE — Rev/ James Morgan Melhorn, age 49, of Rindge, entered into rest May 21 at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC after suffering a stroke. He became ill while traveling to American University in Washington, DC. Rev. Melhorn was born in York, PA on March 25, 1960, the son of the late Fred and Agnes Melhorn. He graduated from Central York High School in 1978 and Millersville University in 1982. Following graduation, he worked at Fort Detrick in Frederick MD as a lab manager in a cancer research facility. In 1997, with the support and encouragement of family and friends, he answered God’s call to ministry and enrolled at Lancaster Theological Seminary, graduating in 2000. He was ordained and called to serve the First Congregational Church and Society in Rindge. He loyally served the church for nine years and considered the members a part of his extended family. The church community would describe him as a devoted servant, down to earth, a people person, and an intelligent and gifted orator. Rev. Melhorn’s primary passion in life was his family. He was married for 25 years to Cynthia Davis-Melhorn, and had three children: Emily, age 20, Jordan, age 19, and Melissa, age 19. His children lovingly describe him as “stern on the outside, soft and squishy on the inside” and their “phone-afriend” when they needed help or information. To his wife he was a devoted husband, soul mate, and best friend. To his family, he had a great sense of humor, was a good cook, and had a wide scope of knowledge. He enjoyed the company of his two dogs Hank and Maggie and his cats Pudding and Tibbs. He also served as a mentor to many young people in the church and the community. In

Lyyli Maria (Lindholm) Holman, 94 WINCHENDON — Lyyli Maria (Lindholm) Holman, formerly of Winchendon, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, in Huntsville, Texas, at the age of 94. Lyyli was born in East Rindge on June 9,1914, as a daughter to Finnish immigrants, Anna-Kaisa (Katri ) Karhunen and Viktor Lindholm. At the age of five, she entered the first grade at the small village school in East Rindge, in order to learn English. This she did so quickly that she was soon acting as an unofficial interpreter for New England Finnish migrant workers. She had many fond memories of those times. Lyyli later attended school in Boston and New York, graduating from Murdock High School in Winchendon in 1932. At the age of 19, she married Mitford Holman of Winchendon. Their marriage lasted till Mitford’s death in 1987. Reading was always Mrs. Holman’s favorite pastime. Her love of books became so obvious that, while working as a seamstress in a Winchendon factory, she was recruited to work at Beals Memorial Library by those who had noticed her frequent library visits and love of learning. Work in a library was her dream job, and, in due time, she received a degree in library science from the University of New Hampshire. It is rare to meet a person as dedicated to her work as Mrs. Holman was. Library work was a true calling for her. Although she did not have children of her own, she was a respected and loved mother figure and role model for a multitude of Winchendon girls and boys, for whom she held reading groups. She taught not only library research techniques but also manners, love of learning, and — life. Mrs. Holman worked at Beals Memorial Library until her retirement in 1977. Lyyli was fond of traveling. She traveled widely in her parents’ homeland, Finland, looking for her roots and making friends with her relatives. She also made trips to other Scandinavian countries, as well as Russia. Lyyli was highly knowledgeable about history, geography, and—naturally—literature. She loved theater and movies. Her friends and relatives remember her as a good narrator, whose real-life stories were full of warmth and situational humor. Lyyli is survived by her nephew John Lindholm and his wife Carol, of Deltona, FL. She is also fondly remembered by her longtime friend Kenneth Clark of Winchendon, her niece Helena Adams and husband Rob of Huntsville, TX, and many other friends and relatives. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, June 4 at 1 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon. The Rev. Marguerite Sheehan, pastor of the Church of the Unity, will officiate. A gathering will follow the service at the Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St. with a luncheon to follow in the Carriage House Restaurant.. The Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stoneladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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2006 his family hosted an exchange student from Germany, Jonas Wengenroth, who is fondly remembered as his “German Son” Music was another of his passions. He founded and operated Common Grounds Coffeehouse in Rindge, where his mission was to provide a venue for singer-songwriters and emerging artists and to share his love of music with the community. He also enjoyed playing the mandolin, auto harp and drums as well as listening to music of all genres. He was devoted to the town of Rindge and his wide circle of friends, and enjoyed being involved with Destination Imagination, the Conant High School swim team and the Jaffrey-Rindge Marlins swim team. He also loved the outdoors and spent time every summer as a chaplain, unit leader, and volunteer at Horton Center, a camp affiliated with the United Church of Christ located on Pine Mountain in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He would describe Horton Center as his favorite spot on earth, and over the years he formed a profound relationship with the camp community. He was also a member of the New Hampshire Conference Outdoor Ministries Board of Directors. Survivors include his immediate family, a brother John Melhorn and his wife Anna of New Jersey, mother-in-law Grace Davis of Jaffrey, and the Hildebrand family of York, PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Horton Center, c/o Rev. Robert W. Vodra, director of Outdoor and Education Ministries, NH Conference United Church of Christ, 140 Sheep Davis Road, Pembroke, NH 03275. A “Celebration of Life” service was held May 30 at the First Congregational Church in Rindge.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

WINCHENDON COURIER

SPORTS Lady Devils out of district play BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

WINCHENDON — Fifth-seed Murdock Middle High School opened the Central Mass Division 3 tournament with a five-inning, mercy-rule, 16-1 home win over Hudson Catholic last Thursday, but the Lady Devils’ 2009 varsity season came to an end on Saturday in a 6-2 loss at fourth seed Tahanto. Murdock finished with a 15-7 overall record. “We went a bit further than we did last year,” said Coach Dan Tenney, referencing the 1-0, 2008 opening round defeat to Blackstone-Millville, “But you always want to win it all.” Tahanto opened a 3-0 lead in the quarter-final contest and while Murdock rallied to close the gap to 32 as Mariah Tenney, Jocelyn Agnelli, Jess Mahan, and Ashley Perry manufactured a pair of runs, that was as close as the Lady Devils could get. Tahanto added three more insurance tallies to put an end to the Lady Devils’ season and advance to the semi-finals. Things had gone much better 48 hours earlier. On an unseasonably cold and overcast Thursday afternoon, but with a big crowd in attendance anyway, Murdock jumped out to a 4-0 first inning lead, stretched their advantage to 9-0 after the third, tacked on six more in the fourth, and after the Green Wave, playing what turned out to be the final game in Hudson Catholic history, scored once in the fifth, added one more in the home fifth to conclude the action

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Ace hurler Brittney Howe on the mound at the Hudson Catholic game.

when Kelsea Ashmore and Agnelli both walked and Mahan drilled a base hit. That was Mahan’s second hit of the afternoon, as she blasted a home run in that six-run fourth. Ashley Bridges also smacked a round-tripper as the Lady Devils cruised from the outset. The tome of the game was, in fact, set in the very first

inning when Hudson Catholic’s Marie Hydro opened proceedings by walking Tenney, Agnelli, and Mahan before Perry reached on an error and Whitney Ashmore singled and Murdock was off and running. Patient at the plate, the Lady Devils coaxed 10 walks off Hydro, and Brittney Howe did her job on the mound for Murdock, as she did-

n’t give up a single hit in the shortened game and struck out six with three walks. Bridges and Perry each scored three runs, and two were added by Tenney, Agnelli, Mahan,, Howe, and a single run was tallied by Kelsea Ashmore. Coach Tenney was succinct afterwards. “We hit the ball well and they didn’t make the plays in the field. That really made things easier for Brittney and our defense.” The Lady Devils had put themselves in position to host Hudson Catholic by winning the last two games of the regular season, taking another mercy win, this one by a 160 count over Littleton and coasting past West Boylston, 11-2. The Littleton win was secured in the second inning when, already in front 5-0 after batting around in the first, Murdock exploded for a 10-run outburst when 15 Lady Devil hitters came to the plate, and finished the scoring with one in the third. Agnelli struck out seven through four innings before yielding to Courtney Carton who threw one shutout inning in her varsity debut. Mahan and Bridges each lashed three hits and Kelsea Ashmore homered during that second inning joyride. She scored two runs on the day, as did Cayla Clinkscale, Agnelli, Perry, Whitney Ashmore, and Mahan crossed the plate three times. Bridges, Howe, and Kerri Spady scored as well. Spady, the Lady Devils’ sole senior, was honored prior to the West

Decimated pitching squad doesn’t stop team BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

Bouncing back from a pair of roster-depleted one-sided losses the previous weekend, Winchendon’s combined junior/senior softball squads took three of four contests last Saturday and Sunday against teams from Gardner and Worcester. The wins washed away the bad taste of the 21-1 and 7-4 defeats that Winchendon suffered at the hands of Gardner the week before at the American Legion. This past weekend, the locals’ W1 team managed by Scott Mahan took an 11-7 contest from the Worcester-based Jack Barry team on Saturday and won at Gardner 20-4 on Sunday when, in a reversal of the previous weekend, it was Gardner missing a number of players. Tracey Tenney’s W2 squad then split a doubleheader against Jesse Burkett on Sunday, winning the opener, 8-3 before dropping the nightcap, 7-2. The lopsided loss to Gardner was a disaster for Winchendon from the outset. The visitors scored six runs in the top of the first and Emily Brokaw fanned the first six Winchendon hitters she faced, eventually completing her night with nine strikeouts while allowing just three hits. Winchendon’s only run came in the fifth when Zoey Monahan tripled on a shot that for the moment looked like it might clear the left-center field fence. Monahan then scored on a Courtney Carton single, but those hits, and a single from Alexis Shelley, were all the local

girls could muster. The second game a week ago Saturday night was a more competitive affair, but Gardner’s Kortney Kachian also threw a three-hitter (a double from Grace Maliska, and singles by Bronte Torres-Pagan and Saraya Underwood) while fanning seven. Carton yielded just two earned runs, but Kachian was sharper and Gardner took both ends of the twin bill. Last Saturday, Brokaw was actually wearing a Winchendon jersey in the win at Jack Barry. With all of Winchendon’s pitchers unavailable for various reasons, she came over and earned the win. “We really appreciate her helping us out,” said Scott Mahan. “We were completely out of pitchers. We couldn’t have done this without her.” That favor was returned on Sunday when several Winchendon players went to Worcester to play for the Gardner team. Torres-Pagan went 4-4 and scored three runs to launch an amazing 12-12 weekend as she would also collect hits in all eight trips to the plate the next day. CaSandra Parkhurst and Shawna Spady both contributed a pair of hits and scored twice. Emily Tenney also smacked two hits. On Sunday, Mahan’s team, unlike host Gardner, was back at virtually full strength for the first time in two weeks. Tenney had a very good afternoon, going 4-5 with five RBI. Jess Mahan added four RBI as Winchendon dodged enough raindrops to take a 3-2 lead after one inning, add four more in the second,

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Toy Town Elementary School Principal J. Leonard Mackey and Assistant Principal Emily Soltystik received a check from Mike Littrell, store manager of Hannaford’s in Rindge. Toy Town Elementary has a box in Hannaford’s in Rindge where shoppers drop receipts. A percentage of the shoppers’ purchase amount is donated to the schools. One school is awarded $1,000 by Hannaford’s for the most earned. Last year, Toy Town Elementary earned $2,050, the largest amount in Massachusetts. Mackey said the benefactress was D. Ledue of North Chelmsford who came into the school one day and said she wished to bequeath her many receipts to Toy Town under the Hannaford’s Helps Schools program. Leduc said she has grandchildren who will be attending the school. Mackey was very thankful for the wonderful gift and said the money will be used to make the school a brighter place for the third grade students set to be included in Toy Town in the 2009-10 reorganization.

another two runs in the third, two in the fourth, six more in the fifth, two in the sixth and finally one in the top of the seventh before the game was called. Lexi Doody, Jess Monette, and Zoey Monahan all collected three hits while Spady and Jordan Rocheleau added two each. Monahan scored four times, while Monette, Mahan, and Rocheleau all tallied three runs. Sam Fournier’s triple drove in a run as well as Shannon LaFrennie went the first four innings and Monette threw the last two frames. Meanwhile, in Worcester, Torres-Pagan went 4-4 in both ends of the doubleheader. In the 8-3 win, Kassandra Salcedo drew four walks and Grace Maliska added two hits. Mariah Tenney was on the mound for the first six innings, giving up just two hits and no earned runs and Ashley Bridges finished out the triumph. In the second game, in addition to another four hit performance from Torres-Pagan, Bridges, Salcedo, and Taylor Budka each added two hits, but that wasn’t enough to get a sweep. “Bronte had an outstanding day, an outstanding weekend,” noted Tracey Tenney. Action continues this weekend in Worcester, Gardner, and with a Sunday twin bill at the Legion with tentative start times of noon and 2 p.m., but those might well be switched because of graduation ceremonies at Murdock.

Boylston game as coach Tenney hailed her as “a great kid with an outstanding work ethic.” Murdock then went out on a cool Saturday morning and won easily to match last year’s 14-6 regular season record, running the overall mark from the last two seasons to 28-12. Perry homered during the rout as she contributed three hits and scored three runs. Mahan also scored three times while Mariah Tenney and Agnelli scored a pair of runs. Kelsea Ashmore’s homer accounted for the other Murdock run. Tenney added three hits and Agnelli had a pair of hits. That sent the Lady Devils into the tournament on a hot streak that carried over to the Hudson Catholic opener. That school is shutting its doors for good this week, but the Green Wave were unable to end their season by adding a post-season win as Murdock was far too strong. “We hit pretty well this week,” Tenney noted dryly. Tahanto, though, was another story for the Lady Devils. “We just couldn’t get anything really going,” said Tenney. So with the varsity and junior varsity (who wrapped up with a 16-1 record) campaigns concluded, the once-beaten middle school continues its season by visiting Gardner today and making the short run to Narragansett tomorrow before visiting Marlboro next Tuesday. They wrap up their season a week from today by hosting ‘Gansett.

WINCHENDON POP WARNER Will be hosting its second annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 13 at the Winchendon School Golf Club. 18 holes, cart, commemorative gift, dinner & prizes included in the sign up fee. Proceeds will be donated to Friends of Football and Cheerleading to support the ongoing development of local student athletes in Winchendon Pop Warner and Murdock Middle High School. This is a great event for Alumni and former players. Space is limited so please sign up early. RSVP by May 30. For more information contact John Maliska @ 978-297-4789.

GARDNER POP WARNER & LITTLE LEAGUE The first annual Golf Classic Supporting North County Pop Warner Football League & Gardner Little League to raise funds to support these two great leagues for local boys and girls is coming up fast — scheduled for Saturday June 20 at the Woods of Westminster— and they are still accepting registrations. Attached please find an informational flyer and a registration form—don’t miss out on this opportunity to support the teams and to enjoy a day of golf !

MURDOCK BOOSTERS Now that we have your attention lets talk about the first annual Murdock Boosters Golf Tournament. WHEN: Saturday July 11. WHERE: Winchendon School Country Club. WHAT: This tournament will offer 18 holes of golf on the nicely maintained greens of the Winchendon School golf course, several chances to win gifts while trying to compete for bragging rights, several raffle gifts that include: Celtic, Red Sox and Bruins tickets, ski passes, tickets to the newest water park at Cocoa Key in Fitchburg, a weekend get away to Mystic Harbor Lake Winnipesaukee, NH and so many more. At the conclusion of the tournament you will be treated to an all you can eat grande buffet at the Carriage House on Spring Street in Winchendon. This is better than any 19th hole you have ever played. WHY: With the high cost of high school sports we are trying to find ways to supplement funds to ensure we do our part to keep our children on the fields, rinks, courts, tracks and off the streets. Keeping them in sports is half the battle; putting uniforms on their backs is another. That is why we are hosting our first annual golf tournament. This year the first $4,100 will go toward the purchase of new hockey uniforms for our Russell Conference Champions hockey team who won their division with a staggering 10-0 record. Every cent above this amount will be benefit the Murdock Boosters activities to help support the other athletic programs offered at Murdock Middle High School. WHO: YOU and your friends. Enter a foursome and take part in a great event while having a great time. Cost is $75 for non members and $60 for WSCC members. Spots are filling up quickly so do not hesitate to send in your group. You can also support us by becoming a sponsor. Any donation helps and does make a difference. If you have any questions please call Tournament Director Mike Sevigny @ 978424-3990 or Booster President Don Comeau @ 978-804-8433.

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SPORTS Establishing a winning tradition at MMHS 63 days. Amazingly, that’s the entire amount of time that elapsed from the time we all went down to cold and ultimately rainy Falmouth for a pre-season softball tournament that lasted just a single day because of the weather, to the end of the school season last Saturday when the fifthseeded Lady Devils were eliminated from the Central Mass playoff by fourth seeded Tahanto, a team that Murdock had shut out, 40, in their only regular season meeting. Oh well. We’re burdened by geography, climate, and calendar here in New England, so the actual school season is inevitably going to be short. It’s not the end of softball for the year, of course. Town and travel teams are just gearing up and there are a lot of interesting storylines we’ll save for another day among those squads. The varsity Lady Devils, with just one senior (Kerri Spady) on the roster finished the

regular season with the same 14-6 mark they compiled in 2008 when they returned to post-season play or the first time in almost a decade. Five of those 14 wins this spring were oneJERRY run affairs, and three of those CARTON were walk-off triumphs, including an 11-inning marathon over Clinton. Fully half the losses were also by a single run, most notably that recent also 11-inning, 1-0 defeat by Monty Tech when Jocelyn Agnelli threw more than seven innings of no-hit ball, only to wind up the losing pitcher despite a genuinely outstanding effort. So with eight games being of the 1-run variety, there was certainly no lack of drama. But was this a good team or a lucky one, or both? Probably both. Everyone knows that luck is an integral part of sports — the ball, after all, takes funny hops — but good teams also manage to find ways to win more close games than they lose and that’s what the Lady Devils did.

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And now, having qualified for Districts two years in a row, well, now there’s a precedent. Now there’s tradition on which to build, and as anyone who is involved in, or follows sports can tell you, tradition alone won’t win a single game, but just maybe, it helps breed confidence, and confidence really is a major component of on-field success. The new winning tradition also translated to decent-sized, and in some cases, large crowds, sometimes on days when the weather was, to be charitable, dicey. The new winning tradition brought back alumni (for example, at the opening tournament game against Hudson Catholic last week, the ‘batgirl” on the home side was none other than multi-year softball captain Paige Girard, class of 2008, who, not surprisingly, was more than happy to pitch in and help out on Thursday). These last few seasons have laid a pretty solid foundation. A whole bunch of good players are coming up through the system (the junior varsity finished 16-1, outscoring their opponents, 220-62, and the middle school has just one loss

Two district champions emerge Turning in outstanding individual performances, Grace Maliska and Seamus Fitzpatrick-Rys both emerged as Central Mass champions in Saturday’s District meet as they won the javelin and 400 meters respectively. Both did it in dramatic fashion, too. Fitzpatrick-Rys was seeded first in his event, and was holding the lead coming off the final corner. But the sophom*ore wasn’t feeling well and was passed around that point. Race over and lost? Not at all. Finding one more burst of energy, he surged back in front to finish in 50:3, capturing the event and shaving a full second from his personal best time. “A great race,” enthused Murdock Coach Alan Hallquist. “Seamus has so much heart. He’s a real tough competitor. To be sick and still run like that was just great.” Maliska, meanwhile, had thrown 114 feet on her next-to-last throw of the competition, but talk about saving the best for last, she unleashed a towDoneen Durling photo

ering 115’ 9” distance on her last throw to clinch the event title, establish a new personal best, and inch ever closer to the school record. “Grace was awesome,” Hallquist said. “To do what she did, with all the pressure that builds up coming into the last throw, that was some kind of show she put on. She was very, very impressive.” Impressive again as expected was Bromfield senior Emily Jones who easily captured the two-mile, her final District race before States this Saturday at Fitchburg State College. Murdock junior Molly Martorella, who is certain not to miss Jones when the latter heads off to Georgetown University in Washington, DC next fall, ran a solid 11:51 to finish fifth overall. “Molly ran a nice race,” remarked Hallquist. Also finishing fifth was the boys relay team that includes seniors Will Lary and Guy Tenney as well as Fitzpatrick-Rys and John Kaminsky. “They put in a nice effort, too,” said Hallquist.

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STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT WORCESTER — Brian Cleve Benson Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Brian Benson of Winchendon, received a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with distinction at the 141st Commencement exercises at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 16. A total of 955 degrees (617 bachelor of science, one bachelor of arts, 312 master’s, and 25 PhDs) were awarded during the ceremony, which took place outdoors on the WPI Quadrangle. ALFRED, NY, May 2009 — Silas Albrecht of Winchendon was one of three members of Alfred University’s Fiat Lux staff to win a Golden Circle award at the spring National College Media Convention in New York City. His column on the Armenian massacre titled “The almost forgotten genocide,” was awarded first-place nationwide for personal opinion: off-campus issues. The Fiat Lux is Alfred University’s student-run newspaper. The annual National College Media Convention is the largest assembly of student journalists in the world with about 13,000 entries competing for 1,000 awards in a variety of newspaper categories.

so far, too). Tradition? We’re getting there, and I’ve had a blast writing it all down every week. Speaking of tradition, the Los Angeles Lakers have plenty of it, too. What the Lakers haven’t had for just a bit more than an entire half-decade, is another NBA title. When they tip off this week against the anything but fluky Orlando Magic in The Finals, it gives Kobe Bryant another opportunity to win a championship without his old buddy Shaq. Will he get it? Orlando has Dwight Howard and a quick, strong, athletic cast surrounding him, a cast that proved to be better than what LeBron James had in Cleveland. We all know David Stern preferred a Kobe - King James showdown, but there’s not one thing wrong with the match up we have. It’s going to be a lot of fun to watch, and though the Lakers sometimes look like they’re sleepwalking through some games, they’re going to manage to stay awake and focused long enough to win, but it’s going to go the full seven games. The Magic are no fluke. The Lakers are just, slightly, better. I think.

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Toy Town Senior Men’s Golf Association Bob Mackie (-20); second place tie: Charlie Jepson, Dick Diotalevi, Joe Cloutier & Ray Thomas (-17); Bob Greene, Phil White, Bill Mattos & Herschel Hall (-17).

The Snow Birds have returned from their winter retreats and have joined their hardy counterparts who stuck it out for the rather tough and long winter. Some of which are in shape and some just have shapes! Opening day for the Toy Town Seniors at the Winchendon School was Wednesday, April 22, and thanks to the busy grounds crew most of the debris from the Big Ice Storm had been hauled away and the course was in very playable condition.

MAY 13, SKINS Leaders were: Phil White, Ed Gastonguay, Dick Gordon, Bob Russell, Lou Dellasanta, Bill Grasmuck, Ray Jean, Stan Sherman, Bud Fletcher & Rollie Legros

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The annual “Beat the Pro” tournament always proves to be a humbling event on the part of the Pro Tom Borden. It is a clear indication that the USGA Handicapping system truly creates a level playing field for golfers of all abilities. Those “Beating the Pro this year were: (listed in order of importance). Jack Ackert actually beat the Pro’s gross score by four strokes. The following Beat the Pro with their net scores: Ed Roy, Tony LaFreniere, Bob Greene, Burt Goodrich, Dave Casavant, John Walker, Butch Dellasanta, Lou Dellasanta, Charlie Jepson, Fran Murphy, Jim Glenzel, Al Boudreau, Armand Dube, & Dick Robichaud

First place: Bill Grasmuck, Bill Rushia, Al Boudreau and Bob Mackie (135)’ second place: Rob Redinger, Rollie Legros, Duke Dutrisac and Dick Gordon (135 matching cards); third place: Lou Dellasanta, Len Priestley, Stan Sherman and Bob Till (138)

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Albrecht, a member of the Alfred University class of 2008, was a French and communications major and served as editor-in-chief of the Fiat Lux. His piece was about his Armenian heritage, how his family survived the Armenian massacre and the need to understand genocide and how to fight it today. Albrecht is currently working in Web design. He is a son of Gerald Albrecht. WORCESTER — Amanda Morrissey of Templeton graduated with honors with an associate of science degree in veterinary technology from Becker College. SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — Andrew Sibley, son of Joel and Eva Sibley, Cushing Street, Ashburnham, recently graduated with honors from Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY. Skidmore College recognizes academic excellence in several ways. Andrew graduated Summa cum-laude (3.8 grade point ratio). He was also elected to both the Periclean Honor Society, as well as the Skidmore chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a coeducational liberal arts college that enrolls approximately 2700 students.

AB Flite First place: Dick Nyman & Bob LaBarge (-9); second place: George Anastas & Bob Greene (8); third place: Rick LaPointe & Charlie Jepson (-8 matching cards) CD Flite First place: Dennis Casavant & Burt Goodrich (-11); second place: Duke Dutrisac & Joe Rouleau (-9); third place: Len Priestley & Dave Casavant (-8).

The Toy Town Senior Men’s Golf Association welcomes all men 50 and over. The only requirement is that you pledge to “Have Fun at Golf ”. Check with the Pro Shop for details. Tournaments are scheduled for Wednesday mornings thru mid October.

MAY 6, ABCD TEAMS First place tie: Ray Jean, Bob LaBarge, Burt Goodrich & Dick Gordon (-20); Rob Redinger, Jitter LaFreniere, Ed Gastonguay &

Boniface celebrates Modified victory WINCHESTER, NH — This past Saturday Monadnock Speedway held its fifth event of the season where Jim Boniface scored the victory in the Modified feature event beating out Todd Patnode. Sixteenyear old Super Stock Rookie, Ed Brehio III, claimed his first win and Chris McTaggart took the checkers in the Mini Stock feature. Dick Houle won the 4-cylinder Enduro event.

MINI STOCK Travis Grover set the pace for the 25-lap Mini Stock event. Grover led the first two laps until Joey Kendall looked to the inside on lap three and took the lead. On lap four, Grover was shuffled to fifth as Beth Adams, Chris McTaggart and Kim Rivet moved into the top four spots. On lap six, a battle for second developed between Adams and McTaggart with McTaggart coming out on top for second. On lap nine, the caution was out for debris on the track as Rivet pulled into the pits for a flat tire. On the restart, Kendall brought the field to the green as McTaggart put the heat on for the number one spot. By the next lap, McTaggart took over the lead leaving Kendall in a battle with Derek Bergquist. Tim Jackson look under Rich Fournier in turn two for fifth. Half way to go, McTaggart stretched his lead as

Adams felt the pressure from Jackson for fourth. Five laps to go, McTaggart and Bergquist pulled away from the fierce battle for third between Kendall, Jackson and Fournier. The three ran nose to tail. Three laps to go, Kendall and Fournier made contact loosing their top five position as Jackson took over third. At the checkers, it was McTaggart followed by Bergquist, Jackson, Adams and Dennis Wallace.

SUPER STOCK Ken Thompson and Rookie Ed Brehio III brought the Super Stock field to the green. Brehio III wasted no time to take the lead. On lap two, Thompson struggled to keep his car from going sideways into turn one but eventually spun collecting Matt Mead, Adam Brooks and Craig Cashman. Mead suffered extensive damage from the contact with Cashman and to retire to the pit area. Cashman also suffered a broken rear end and also pulled it into the pits for the night. On the restart, Brehio III continued to lead as Bill Johnston moved into second. Nancy Muni and Ken Springer battled for third. On lap seven the battle for the top five spot was between Jeff Wright and Robert Bedaw as Brehio III took off from the rest of the field. Johnston, Springer and Muni ran tight chal-

lenging each other for second. Ten laps to go, the top three were not challenged as Muni, Wright, Bedaw and Jeremy Sorel all ran nose to tail for fourth. Five laps to go, Brehio III was on cruise control as Johnston and Springer attempted to make up ground to catch him. On the final lap, it was Brehio III collecting his first Super Stock win followed by Johnston, Springer, Muni and Wright.

MODIFIEDS The Modifieds rolled onto the track with Josh Cantara on the pole. Cantara quickly took the lead as Rusty Ball looked to take it over. Before one lap was complete Ball spun in turn four bringing out the first caution. On the restart, Cantara once again brought the field to the green. Before the field could cross the start line, Butch Perry had a problem getting to speed as multiple cars piled up on the front stretch, which included Vic Johnson, Shelly Perry, Rob Williams and newcomer Anthony Sesely. The field was again showed the green as Cantara remained the leader. Jim Boniface, Todd Patnode, Dave Berube and Rowan Pennink all followed closely behind. On lap 10, Cantara held the lead as Pennink felt the pressure from Kirk Alexander on his back bumper. Lap 13 proved to be lucky

for Boniface as he went to the inside of Cantara for the lead. Patnode followed Boniface’s line and took over second. Cantara forced to run the outside lost position as Berube and Pennink took over third and fourth. Half way to go, Boniface continued to feel the presence of Patnode as Berube, Pennink and Alexander ran tight. Patnode continued to await the opportunity to make the pass on Boniface for the lead as Alexander worked on Pennink for fourth. Less then 10 laps to go, a caution came out for Bryan Shumway setting the field for a nine lap shoot out. On the restart, Boniface fought of Patnode as Pennink made the pass on Berube for third. Two laps later, Alexander looked to the inside of Berube and made the pass for fourth. On the final lap, Boniface took the checkers followed by Patnode, Pennink, Alexander and Berube.

4-CYLINDER ENDUROS The final feature of the night were the 4-cylinder Enduros. Tim Leblanc took the lead early as John Houle, John Walker and Heath Renaud followed. Lap 10, Leblanc already cleared lap traffic as Renaud move into the second spot. John Houle and Walker battled for third. Five laps later, the leader approached heavy lap traffic as

Walker made a move to the inside of Renaud for second. Half way to go, Leblanc continued to lead as Josh Houle, Adam Houle and Julia Raymond battle for third. Lap 30, Leblanc still showed the way as a four battle for second developed between John Walker, Adam Houle, Josh Houle and Dick Houle. On lap 35, Dick Houle broke away from the battle and hunted down the leader. Leblanc and Houle ran side by side as Dick Houle took over the top spot. Ten laps to go, Leblanc gets out of shape and looses position dropping out of the top five. Julia Raymond, on a mission moved into fifth and challenged Walker for fourth. Dick Houle continued to lead as Josh Houle and Adam Houle fought for second. Matt Gauffin worked his way to the top five putting the pressure on Raymond for fourth. At the wave of the checkers, it was Dick Houle followed by Adam Houle, Josh Houle, Matt Gauffin and Julia Raymond. This Saturday, Monadnock Speedway will welcome back the Allison Legacy North Series along with the Outlaw Pros, Super Stocks, Mini Stocks and Full Size Enduros. Race time is at 6pm.

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Mini Stock: Chris McTaggart, Swanzey, NH; Derek Bergquist, Warwick; Tim Jackson, Jaffrey; Beth Adams, Winchendon; Dennis Wallace, Jaffrey; Rich Fournier, Warwick; Joey Kendall, Winchendon; Brennan Johnson, Winchendon; Kim Rivet, Chicopee; Travis Grover, Brattleboro, VT; Cosmo Cassamassa; Brimfield; Shawn Doubleday, Belchertown; Jamey King, Orange; Ricky Bernard, Whitingham, VT; Kevin McKnight, Orange; Chris Davis, Winchester, NH

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LEGALS 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 John E. Nasis and Linda Nasis to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for GSF Mortgage Corp., dated February 15, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38461, Page 91 of which mortgage CitiMortgage, Inc. is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 PM on June 10, 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at 401 West Street, Winchendon, MA 01475, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: A certain parcel of land situated on the easterly side of West Street, in the northerly part of Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the southwesterly corner thereof, at a point in the easterly line of West Street, at a corner of land formerly of

George J. Mizhir, Jr., and being now of Shirley Jankowski, said point also being the northwesterly corner of Lot “2” as shown on a plan hereinafter referred to: Thence North 12º 26’ 49” West, by a stone wall and said road line, 150.00 feet to a corner of other land now or formerly of said Mizhir and being Lot “4” on said plan; Thence North 73º 32’ 34” East, by said Mizhir land being Lot “4”, about 650 feet to the centerline of Robbins Brook at other Mizhir land; Thence southerly and westerly by said Brook, downstream about 390 feet to a corner of land of the aforementioned Jankowski and being Lot “2”; Thence South 73º 32’ 34” West, by said Jankowski land and Lot “2” about 455 feet to the easterly line of West Street and the point of beginning. Containing about 2.2 acres. Being shown as Lot “3” on a plan entitled: “Plan of Lots prepared for George J. Mizhir, Jr. in Winchendon, Mass., Scale: 1 inch = 100 feet – June 4, 1980, Michael S. Szoc, R.L. Surveyor, 32 Pleasant Street, Gardner, Mass” recorded in Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 476, Plan 44. For mortgagors’ title see deed recorded with

the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 31667, Page 296. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easem*nts, right of ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easem*nts, improvements, liens, or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) 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 ABLITT LAW OFFICES, P.C., 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, MA 01801, other terms and conditions will be provided at the place of sale. 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 ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Present holder of said mortgage, CitiMortgage, Inc., By its Attorneys, ABLITT LAW OFFICES, P.C., 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Telephone (781) 246-8995, Fax (781) 246-8994 Dated: 05/06/2009 (237.0350[FC#2]/Nasis)(05/20/09, 05/27/09, 06/03/09)(153518) May 20, 2009 May 27, 2009 June 3, 2009 MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Craig E. Peters and Sandra L. Peters to First Horizon Home Loan Corporation, dated August 30, 2002, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 27404, Page 119, which mortgage was Turn To LEGALS, page 11

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assigned to MidFirst Bank by assignment dated May 10, 2008, and recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 43216, Page 364, of which mortgage the undersigned is the assignee and the present holder, 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 Tuesday the 30th day of June, 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at 32 North Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts, all and singular the real estate described in said mortgage as follows: "...the following described property located in the County of Worcester: All that tract or parcel of land as shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto which is incorporated herein and made a part hereof. EXHIBIT A The land with the buildings thereon situated in Winchendon, Worcester County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts known and being numbered 32 North Street: Being bounded and described as follows: PARCEL I: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE north side of North Street in Winchendon at the Southeast corner of land now or formerly of Tucker School land, it being the Southwest corner of the lot hereby conveyed; thence Northerly along line of land now or formerly of said Tucker School, 109 feet, more or less to an iron pin to be driven into the ground; thence Easterly at right angles and in a straight line, 95 feet to line of land nor or formerly of one Catherine Daniels; thence Southerly along line of said Daniels land, 109 feet, more or less to the said North Street; thence Following the North line of said North Street, Westerly 96 feet to the point of beginning. PARCEL II: COMMENCING AT A POINT one hundred nine (109) feet Northerly from the Northerly side of North Street, which point is also one hundred nine (109) feet Northerly from the Southeast corner of the Tucker School lot, and which point is also marked by an iron pipe in the ground where the Easterly line of the Tucker School lot meets the Northwest corner of the land heretofore conveyed by Frank S. Cheney to White; thence Running Easterly by the Northerly line of White’s land ninety six (96) feet to land nor or formerly of Daniels; thence Running Northerly by the Westerly line of said Daniels land fifty six (56) feet to land now or formerly of E. Murdock, Jr.; thence Running Westerly ninety six (96) feet by the Southerly line of said E. Murdock land to a point in the Northeasterly corner of said Tucker School lot; thence Running Southerly by the Easterly line of the Tucker School lot fifty six (56) feet to the point of beginning. All of said measurements being more or less. For Grantors’ title see deed of Jon C. Thompson and Jean M. Thompson, dated July 20, 2001, and recorded with Worcester Registry of Deeds in Book 24463, Page 063. Parcel ID Number: County: N/A City: N/A which currently has the address of 32 North Street, Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475 ("Property Address"): TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereafter erected on the property, and all easem*nts, appurtenances, and fixtures now or hereafter a part of the property. All replacements and additions shall also be covered by this Security Instrument. All of the foregoing is referred to in this Security Instrument as the "Property". . ." Said premises will be sold subject to and/or with the benefit of any and all restrictions, easem*nts, improvements, covenants, outstanding tax title, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, if any there be. Said premises will also be sold subject to all leases and tenancies having priority over said mortgage, to tenancies or occupations by persons on the premises now or at the time of the said auction which tenancies or occupations are subject to said mortgage, to rights or claims in personal property installed by tenants or former tenants now located on the premises, and also to all laws and ordinances including, but not limited to, all building and zoning laws and ordinances. THE TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOUSAND and 00/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS will be required to be paid by bank or certified check only by the purchaser at the time and place of sale, and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid by bank or certified check in or within thirty five (35) days thereafter with Attorneys Stanton & Davis, 1000 Plain Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts. The successful bidder at the sale of the premises shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Sale of Real Property By Auctioneer containing the above terms at the Auction sale. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the time and place of the sale. SIGNED: MidFirst Bank, Present Holder of Said Mortgage, By: STANTON & DAVIS, As its Attorneys, FROM THE OFFICES OF: Jon S. Davis, Esquire, STANTON & DAVIS, 1000 Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, (781) 834-9181 (1406-466-1108F/Peters)(06/03/09, 06/10/09, 06/17/09)(156143)

June 3, 2009 June 10, 2009 June 17, 2009 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 Deborah A. Powell and Dennis C. Powell to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for Guaranty Residential Lending, Inc., dated January 29, 2003 and recorded with the Worcester County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 28929, Page 306 of which mortgage BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP is the present holder, by assignment, of mortgage for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 AM on June 24, 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at 27 Brooks Road, Winchendon, MA 01475, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: A certain parcel of land with any buildings and improvements thereon, situated on the easterly side of Brooks Road in Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the southwesterly corner at an iron pin in the easterly line of Brooks Road at land of Evolution Realty Trust; Thence N 41° 43’ 40” W 17.56 feet to an iron pin; Thence N 26° 24’ 52” W 109.42 feet to a drill hole in the end of a stone wall; Thence N 31° 31’ 45” W by a stone wall 30.50 feet to a drill hole; Thence N 29° 06’ 37” W by a stone wall 43.09 feet to a drill hold at land of Evolution Realty Trust and being Lot “ 1 “ on a plan herein referred to , the preceding courses being by the easterly line of Brooks Road; Thence N 45° 53’ 23” E by Lot “1” 450.74 feet to an iron pin at other land of Evolution Realty Trust; Thence S 29° 00’ 28” E by Evolution Land 200.09 feet to an iron pin; Thence S 45° 53’ 23” W by Evolution land 450.39 feet to an iron pin in the easterly line Brooks Road and the place of beginning. Containing 2.0016 Acres. For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Worcester County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 26415, Page 334. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easem*nts, right of ways, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easem*nts, improvements, liens, or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) 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 ABLITT LAW OFFICES, P.C., 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, MA 01801, other terms and conditions will be provided at the place of sale. 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 ANNOUNCED AT THE SALE. Present holder of said mortgage, BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, By its Attorneys, ABLITT LAW OFFICES, P.C., 304 Cambridge Road, Woburn, Massachusetts 01801, Telephone (781) 246-8995, Fax (781) 246-8994 Dated: 05/15/2009 (60.1426(FC#2)/Powell)(06/03/09, 06/10/09, 06/17/09)(155258) June 3, 2009 June 10, 2009 June 17, 2009 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed., 6/17/09 at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on the application of Robert S. Carter, 110 Laurel St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on property located at 47 Water St., Winchendon, MA 01475 [Map 5C3, Parcel 134] for a Special Permit under Sections 5.2.2R, 5.22T, & 13.6.3B of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to allow the operation of an automotive lube & repair center in a pre-existing building in a PD zone. A copy of the application is available at the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town Hall. All interested persons should plan to attend. Charles Scanio, Chair Zoning Board of Appeals June 3, 2009 June 10, 2009 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed., 6/17/09 at 7:05 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on the application of Roger R. Despres, 45 Highland St., Winchendon, MA 01475, on property located at said address (Map 5A3, Parcel 320), for a Variance of 17’ to the rear setback & 8’ to the side setback in Section 7.2 under 13.6.3c of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to allow the re-construction and enlargement of a shed in an R-10 zone. A copy of the application is available at the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town Hall. All interested persons should plan to attend.

Charles Scanio, Chair Zoning Board of Appeals June 3, 2009 June 10, 2009 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) Case No. 392062 To: Gayle Irenne f/k/a Gayle Irenne-Ritter and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: MidFirst Bank claiming to be the holder of mortgage covering real property in Winchendon, numbered 69-71 Mason Street given by Gayle Irenne and Antonio B. Ritter to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS") solely as nominee for Lender (Omega Mortgage Corporation) and Lender's successors and assigns dated March 15, 2002, recorded in the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 26167, Page 335, now held by Plaintiff by assignment has filed with said court a complaint for authority to foreclose said mortgage in the manner following: by entry and possession and exercise of power of sale. If you are entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and you object to such foreclosure you or your attorney should file a written appearance and answer in said Court at Boston on or before June 29, 2009 or you may be forever barred from claiming that such foreclosure is invalid under said act. Witness, Karyn F. Scheier, Chief Justice of said Court on May 15, 2009. Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 1406-494-109F June 3, 2009 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 Daniel R. Sweet to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated August 31, 2001 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 24759, Page 379, of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, NA is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 3:00 p.m. on June 29, 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at 67 Grove Street, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: the land in said Winchendon, with the buildings thereon, numbered 67 Grove Street, bounded and described as follows, to wit: COMMENCING at a stone monument on the Northerly side of Grove Street; thence running Northeasterly on the line of land formerly of Willard N. Sawyer et ux, now or formerly of John B. Abood et al, and land formerly of Marion U. Gregory, now or formerly of George W. Gregory et ux, one hundred and thirty two (132) feet, more or less, to an iron pin in line of land formerly of John B. Fisher; thence Northwesterly on line of said Fisher land ninety-six and 525/1000 (96.525) feet, more or less, to a stone monument; thence Southwesterly on line of land of Henri M. Prescott one hundred thirty and 35/1000 (130.35) feet, more or less to an iron pin in the northerly line of said Gove Street; thence Southeasterly on line of said Grove Street sixteen and one-half (16-1/2) feet, more or less, to a stone monument; thence continuing Southeasterly on line of Grove Street sixtyone and 875/1000 (61.875) feet, more or less, to the point of beginning. This conveyance is made subject to all restrictions of record which are now in force and apply. Meaning and intending to convey and hereby conveying the same premises conveyed by Mary E. Young to Clarence L. Lincoln dated April 9, 1945 and recorded with Worcester District Registry of deeds, Book 2950, Page 280. For my title see Estate of Marquerite P. Lincoln, Worcester County Probate Case No. 270638. Clarence L. Lincoln dies February 22, 1972, as evidenced by death certificate recorded herewith, instrument No. 41156 For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 24759, Page 378. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easem*nts, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easem*nts, improvements, liens or encumbrances 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 announced at the sale. WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 200812-1722 - YEL June 3, 2009 June 10, 2009 June 17, 2009 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 Mynor B. Gamez to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated April 7, 2006 and recorded with the Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at Book 38738, Page 198, of which mortgage Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust 2006-WMC2 is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on June 26, 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at 38-40 Court Street, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: A certain parcel of land on the northerly side of Oak Street and on the westerly side of Court Street, in Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts, and being shown on a plan of land entitled ''Complied Plan of Land prepared for Richard & Gail Zeigler, Winchendon, MA, Scale: 1 inch = 20 feet May 26, 1988, Michael S. Szoc, R.L.S. #8203, 32 Pleasant St., Gardner, MA,'' which plan in recorded with Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 601, Plan 11, bounced and described as follows: Commencing at a stone monument at the intersection of Oak Street and Court Street; thence Northerly by the Westerly line of Court Street, 68.5 feet to a pin at a corner of land now or formerly of Winchendon Housing Authority; thence Westerly by the said Winchendon Housing Authority land 83.0 feet to a point in line of land now or formerly of Hillow; thence Southerly by said Hillow land 32 feet, more or less, to a point; thence Southerly by said Hillow land 38 feet, more or less, to a point in the northerly line of Oak Street; thence Easterly by the northerly line of Oak Street 70.5 feet to a monument at the intersection of Oak and Court Street and the place of beginning. For title see deed dated 5/17/2002, and recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds in Book 26704, Page 332. For title see deed recorded herewith Book 38738, Page 196. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Worcester County (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38738, Page 196. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easem*nts, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easem*nts, improvements, liens or encumbrances 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 announced at the sale. DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR MORGAN STANLEY ABS CAPITAL I INC. TRUST 2006-WMC2 Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 200811-1738 - YEL June 3, 2009 June 10, 2009 June 17, 2009

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Training takes realistic environment BY MARY C. BARCLAY SPECIAL TO THE COURIER

WINCHENDON — Seventeen area residents recently completed a 12-week regional Community Emergency Response Team training program organized by Gardner Emergency Management Director Paul Topolski. Urvin “Pete” Laperriere, the town of Winchendon’s Emergency Management communications specialist and “extra” class amateur radio operator (call sign WC1P), was one of the program graduates. Laperriere also earned his community CPR certification and the eight hour shelter management certification, both provided by the American Red Cross. Each week students focused on a different component of the CERT curriculum, including disaster preparedness, fire safety, disaster medical operations, light search and rescue, CERT organization, and disaster psychology as well as terrorism with regard to CERTs. Optional CPR and Red Cross shelter management modules were offered, and the entire program ended with a simulated disaster. The simulated disaster was the F-5 tornado damage to people and property at Coleman Industries in Gardner, a sheltered workshop for developmentally different adults. In keeping with the building’s use, one participant behaved as though deaf and blind, and a consumer from a Massachusetts Department of Developmental Differences group residence in Concord were among the “victims” of the tornado. Fourteen victims were scattered in and outside the building, with conditions ranging from psychological distress to fatal injuries. Participants suffered an array of moulaged injuries, including massive contusions, gaping and bloodied wounds, open fractures and impaled objects. Rescuers encountered entrapped victims needing extrication, dazed victims who kept reentering the building, severely and fatally wounded victims, and had to cope with an unusual floor plan, hazardous materials, and

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Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency representatives Allen Phillps, Logistics Director, and Mary Anne Sannicandro, Citizen Corps director, (far right) traveled to Gardner recently to observe a disaster drill organized as the concluding exercise for a regional Community Emergency Response Team training program. CERT is one of several volunteer programs recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is overseen locally by Emergency Management Directors, and at the state level by MEMA.

limited resources. Representatives from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, Allen Phillips in logistics, and Mary Anne Sannicandro, Citizen Corps coordinator, traveled to Gardner to observe the drill and provide in-put during the post-drill wrapup, referred to as a “hot wash.” The pair provided valuable critical comments, in addition to enthusiastic praise for students and organizers. Additional input was offered by Topolski, Winchendon’s EMD Jim Abare, Royalston’s EMD Jim Barclay and several of Gardner’s previously trained CERT members. Any resident interested in CERT is encouraged to check out the general information at www.citizencorps.gov. For information on joining one of several upcoming area programs, contact Winchendon EMD Jim Abare or e-mail [emailprotected].

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called for Monday night. Two days before the deadline posted for letters of interest. After some discussion, the joint boards, with the town moderator also in attendance, agreed to make a provisionary appointment, providing no other letters of interest are received by June 3. Two letters had been received to date, but Town Manager James Kreidler announced he had been contacted by Corey Bohan, who had submitted a letter, saying Bohan had decided to withdraw his name from consideration citing a new business and other matters requiring his time. The second letter was submitted by present representative Selectman Burton Gould. Gould was awarded the appointment by a vote of the combined boards and the modera-

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Above: Linelle Vaughn of Royalston recently completed a 12week regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program sponsored by the Gardner Office of Emergency Management, in cooperation with several area Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs). During a mock disaster simulating the effects of an F-5 tornado striking Coleman Industries – a sheltered workshop for individuals with developmental differences – Vaughn was selected by the training program coordinator to serve as the Incident Commander.

Left: Winchendon Emergency Management Director Jim Abare was one of the 17 victims of a simulated F-5 tornado in a disaster drill that wrapped up a 12-week regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program organized by the Gardner EMA. In the foreground is Winchendon’s Emergency Management Communications Specialist Pete (WC1P) Laperriere, who was a student in the program.

tor, with BOS Chairman Keith Barrows voting “present” and Gould himself voting “pass.” The School Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, and Chairman Michael Barbaro suggested should the need arise to reconsider the vote because other letters had been submitted, the BOS and the moderator could attend that meeting. Others agreed, with only Barrows and Gould saying they would not be available that evening. In the same vein, Barbaro asked that the BOS post formally the need for two members for the School Committee. Appointments would be until next election, and anyone so appointed would have to run for election next May. Letters of interest will be accepted until June 30 and can be submitted to either the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee for consideration. Barbaro announced that paperwork required for Superintendent Brooke Clenchy to become a full United States citizen (she is a resident of Canada) requires that her job be

posted and Clenchy “hired” to show she is best qualified for the job she holds. Immigration laws require such a decision based on whether Clenchy, being hired from outside the country, in any way took a job from a qualified US citizen. Barbaro explained the superintendent’s contract was in force for the next three years and “Brooke has no intention of leaving,” in fact, it is because she wants to stay these steps must be taken. “I just wanted to keep it clear when the job posting is seen that there is no intention of changing our superintendent. This is a paperwork clarification only,” said Barbaro. One last announcement by Barrows reminded citizens dog licenses are now on sale and a late fee of $5 would be levied after June 8. Should a dog remain unlicensed after July 1, there will be a $24 fine. All dogs must be up to date on rabies shots to be licensed. Any questions can be directed to the town clerk at (978) 297-2766.

Graduation good wishes This weekend is graduation for Murdock High School. If you would like to wish the class of 2009 well, contact Editor Ruth DeAmicis before noon Friday, June 5 to be included in the June 10 issue. (978) 297-0050 x 100 or [emailprotected].

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