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John Wayne

BY JERRY CARTONCOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — No serious injuries were reported,but a four car accident nonetheless blocked traffic forseveral hours Tuesday on Rt. 140 as police investigatedthe incident that left traffic stalled for a lengthy time.

Initial reports suggested that 29 year-old Walter J.Moriarity, of 217 School St., Winchendon, was travelingsouthbound on an intermittently rainy morning on 140when he crossed into the northbound lane just before 9a.m., colliding first with a car driven by Tamie L.Charbonneau of Hill Street, and then with Nicole

Bevans, age 21 of Plymouth, and 64 year-old MichaelGallison of Vernon, CT.

Moriarity and two juvenile passengers were transport-ed to Heywood Hospital in Gardner for treatment ofminor injuries.

He was cited for what Winchendon police reportstermed, “operating so as to endanger and failure to staywithin marked lanes.”

Officers Derek Blair and Marty Rose investigated theaccident, according to Winchendon police Lt. DavidWalsh. Winchendon Fire and EMS personnel were alsoon the scene.

BY PATRICIA LENTZCOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — In honor of themillions of United States veterans,we as a nation pause to say thank youfor your service and dedication. InWinchendon, we have the privilegeto recognize individuals who haveserved and are serving our countryin countless ways. It is with heartfeltappreciation that we salute you andyour families for the tremendoussacrifices you have made.

Winchendon is home and finalresting place for more than 1,500 vet-erans. Our town also houses theMassachusetts Veterans MemorialCemetery, one of two such cemeter-ies in the state. On Memorial Day theScouts place flags on the headstonesand markers of our brave departed.These flags are then retired justprior to Veterans Day in preparationfor the winter months.

The Veterans Day Celebration atthe American Legion Eugene M.Connor Post 193, reminded those inattendance that while Memorial Dayis to recognize those who have fallen,Veterans Day is primarily for thosestill living.

“We are a patriotic town” saysVietnam veteran, formerCommander and now Sergeant atArms, Fran Murphy. Thirty threepercent of all living veterans servedin Vietnam. Nationally, there are 9.2million veterans over the age of 65,1.8 million who are women and 6 mil-lion who served in peacetime.

The firing squad fired at exactly11:11 a.m., signifying the 11th month,the 11th day on the 11th hour. In 1918,

WINCHENDON — SenatorStephen M. Brewer (D-Barre)recently joined members of theWinchendon Rod & Gun Club todedicate the club’s new wheel chairramp. The ramp was dedicated totwo long time members, BruceChartier and Edward Gandy, whohave passed away.

Chartier was a long time mem-ber of the club and served as thebartender there. Gandy, also a longterm member of the club, served inthe Navy as a Torpedoman FirstClass. During his time in the serv-ice, Gandy served on the subma-rine that rescued downed pilot Lt.George Herbert Walker Bush, wholater became our 41st President

“The Winchendon Rod & GunClub is a favorite place for its mem-bers and this ramp will make

access safer and easier,” saidBrewer. “I was honored to be ableto participate in the dedication ofthis ramp, which is dedicated totwo very noble men and prominentmembers of the club. The dona-tions that made this ramp possibleare a true testament to the strongsense of community here. I’m surethis club will remain a stapleamong residents for years tocome.”

The ramp was built with locallumber, designed and built bymembers including John Durling,and was paid for by two brothers,Kees and Paul Overgaag, who oper-ate Charlie’s Redhouse Farm inWinchendon, which suppliesorganic produce to the Cambridgerestaurants, Charlie’s Kitchen andThe Red House Restaurant.

BY RUTH DEAMICISCOURIER EDITOR

WINCHENDON — Taking a jobwith no guarantees beyond a singleyear could put some people at a dis-advantage, concerned more aboutthe future at the end of the currentagreement then the job at hand.But Dr. Salah Khelfaoui signed onas Winchendon’s interim superin-tendent of the school system withdefinite goals, and intends toaccomplish those within the year;and hopes to convince his SchoolCommittee to keep him in place tocontinue what he begins.

Khelfaoui, who signed the con-tract with the understanding anearly evaluation would be done atmid-year specifically to decidewhether the school system wouldkeep him on or go out on a superin-tendent search, is fast approachingthat middle of the year deadline.And it isn’t helping that the statehas created a whole new system ofevaluating everyone in every sys-tem; teachers and administratorsalike.

So at the last SC meeting,Khelfaoui presented a completedevaluation tracking packet as rec-ommended by the MassachusettsDepartment of Elementary andSecondary Education. It included aself evaluation and goals for thecoming year; with a self directedgrowth plan and measurable stepsfor accomplishing each portion ofthe plans.

In an earlier interview,Khelfaoui said he was most inter-ested in staying on in Winchendon,if the SC could support him.

“My intentions include a very

long term vision,” he said. “I findthat while this system is challeng-ing, it is absolutely a wonderfulplace with so many advantages.”

Khelfaoui said the major stum-bling block was a perception prob-lem inflicted upon the town fromoutside sources and a lot of it hadto do with economic factors. Noneof the problems could not be over-come with due diligence and atten-tion.

“This is beautiful town blessedby nature, its proximity to NewHampshire is a plus so it is geo-graphically well set. Housingshould be a benefit and the schoolscould easily be the best with besteffort and some investment,” saidKhelfaoui.

He said he had been well sup-ported since he had taken the post,with mentoring by the DESE andexcellent help from theMassachusetts Association ofSchool Superintendents and theMassachusetts Association ofSchool Committees.

“They understand that someonenew to Massachusetts must famil-iarize themselves with the differ-ences in laws and requirementsand they make certain that is pro-vided. I was not left without helpand I can call and continue to callwith questions,” said Khelfaoui.

He said working with local offi-cials had also been most enjoyableand easily accomplished.

The goals and objectives provid-ed to the School Committee includ-ed using data to more carefully pre-pare students for MCAS testing.There needs to be better analysis of

BY RUTH DEAMICISCOURIER EDITOR

WINCHENDON — In 1907, after manyyears of holding services in the basement ofthe current church, the parish ofImmaculate Heart of Mary was able tobuild its magnificent building at the cornerof Grove and Spruce streets. Dedicated in1909, the beautiful building included a mag-nificent tower with recorded carillon.

It deteriorated; structural damage frombad weather eventually destroyed the uppertower; and it was deemed unsafe. It wasremoved in 1999.

At the time, a recording pealed out caril-lon music through speakers, the towernever contained bells.

When the upper tower was removed, arti-san Janet LaPointe Campbell created keep-sakes from the bricks, painted replicas ofthe church sold to help pay for the repair.

Repair to the remaining portion of thetower was done; but again the buildingmust be addressed and Fr. Leo-Paul LeBlancsaid pledges from parishioners and a por-tion of a bequest were being used to do thecurrent work.

The tower is having most of its mortarand joints re-done; and the entire top isbeing lowered by eight feet. It was hopedsome of the old edging and the medallionscould be saved and reused, but crumbledwhen the work was in progress. New planswere re-drawn and a new cross of lighterbrick will replace the medallions; newcourses of lighter brick will line the top ofthe tower.

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Khelfaoui has visionfor Winchendon

IHM tower gets facelift

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The bell tower on Immaculate Heart of Mary Church is getting a muchneeded facelift.

Ramp dedicated atWinchendon facility

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State Sen. Stephen Brewer cuts the ribbon at the dedication of the wheelchairramp at the Winchendon Rod & Gun Club surrounded by members.

Winchendon honors its veterans

Patricia Lentz photos

A Boy Scout helps remove flags from veterans’ graves before bad weather battersthem.

Accident shuts down highway

BY RUTH DEAMICISCOURIER EDITOR

WINCHENDON — At a mid-monthSeptember Board of Selectmen’smeeting, executive session minutesfrom as far back as March 2006 werereleased since the topics were nolonger deemed to be of a naturerequiring privacy.

Some of the documentation hadbeen held due to personnel issues,others due to pending litigation. Insome cases it is unclear why the min-utes were thought to be of a natureneeding to be held from public view.In any case, they are now availableand the Courier is able to make thempublic.

The March 6 executive sessionincluded information on an on-goingsearch for a new police chief. TownManager James Kreidler informedthose in attendance the review com-mittee would “review existing semi-finalist names and solicit newresumes. Police Chief EdwardDenmark could not commit to contin-uing to serve as a committee mem-ber.”

It was expected that “one of the newapplicants was expected to be ChiefDenmark. Kreidler did not want toput the Committee in a position toeven entertain Chief Denmark ifthere was no prospect of Kreidler and

Denmark coming to contract terms ifhe was to be selected as a finalist.Salary may be an issue. It wouldn’t befair to the committee, to Denmark orperhaps to another candidate thatmight otherwise be given additionalconsideration.”

(Keith) Barrows asked if theCommittee favored Denmark basedon his experience; and then offeredhis support. Kreidler said every com-mittee member had expressed aninterest in Denmark as chief. (Mark)Shea and (Walter) Moriarity alsooffered support. Selectman CraigBourque was not in attendance.Chairman Burton Gould said he notonly supported Denmark but wouldstand up for more money.

The second item discussed was offi-cer William Conrad’s accident withthe police cruiser previously. A statepolice reconstruction report had beenreceived, and the interim chief “hadadministered what he deemed to bean appropriate level of discipline onOfficer Conrad based upon thisreport.”

Minutes from a June 12 executivesession reflected the following. BothSelectman Bourque and Moriaritywere absent. Moriarty had been quiteill and it was reported he had beenhospitalized but was now in ParkviewRehab Center.

The first question con-cerned meeting with two final-ists for the police chief posi-tion. Gould wanted the oppor-tunity to meet with both, Sheareported he had already meetwith both and Barrows said hemay not, due to work, be ableto schedule time.

Gould then asked aboutreports that town accountantElizabeth Gilman was a final-ist for a similar position inanother town. Kreidler saidGilman wanted more money.Kreidler said the school busi-ness manager “earns $10,000more and Gilman frequently iscorrecting the school depart-ment’s work.”

Barrows suggested a meet-ing, if there is somethingother than money perhaps theBOS could help resolve it.Kreidler agreed not to attendin case problems includedhim. There might also be prob-lems with staffing shortages,that Gilman might feel “over-whelmed.” The Board agreed

to invite Gilman to the next meeting.Gould then complained about the

school department, saying, “Theynever live within their budget and itis time for this board to unleash thedog. Five school committee membersare being spoon fed and we need tosettle this thing by August.”

The BOS expressed displeasure inthe tactics used by the school depart-ment in the campaign to support theoverride election vote. The generalgovernment operates on 29¢ of eachtax dollar. Gould and Kreidler intend-ed to meet to set up a framework for ameeting with school administration.

Kreidler then informed the board ofa Worcester T&G article that quotedBud Fletcher, a Robinson Broadhursttrustee as saying the town was becom-ing lazy in not fulfilling grant obliga-tions. Kreidler said the statementsmade in the paper could result in hisresignation.

Kreidler then informed the BOS thedate of July 18 was set for the RobertHarrington Jr. court case.

Kreidler informed the board theWhite family property might be com-ing to the town, a wish of Mrs. ShirleyWhite who had recently passed away.

Atty. George Mizhir III had takencare of a situation involving an inter-section.

A house on High Street that hadsuccessfully won a ZBA variancebased on hardship was now alreadyup for sale, less than a year later.

On June 26, 2006, the BOS is readyto offer a contract to a new policechief, with the caveat that if RobertHarrington Jr. wins his court casethis new police chief will step aside.This first contract is offered to RobertDeFlaminis at a salary of $77,078.22annually and salary increases will bebased on performance evaluations.Other benefits will include $500toward a term life insurance policyand he is entitled to the Quinn Bill. IfHarrington does return, DeFlaminiswill vacate the position and receive allpay and benefits for the remainder ofthe contract. Gould would like toinvite the new chief in to meet withthe board, and it was agreed he wouldcome July 17.

Chris Conrad, police patrolman,gave his letter of resignation effectiveJuly 3 to go to Ashburnham.Ashburnham can take him effectiveJuly 1, so Kreidler ended his employ-

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PHILLIPSTON —Unfortunately its that time ofyear again. While we are sittingin our warm houses, there is afaction of people who will nothave the same cozy feeling. Thehomeless veterans are againfaced with another bitterly coldwinter. The Alfred H. Marengo Jr.Veterans Foundation is trying tohelp. This Nov. 11, Veterans Daystarts the 13th annual warmclothing drive.

“What more appropriate day toshow our appreciation,” saiddirector of the foundation,Lauren Roy, “while it’s a band aid,it’s an important one.”

Donations of warm clothes,coats, hats, boots, long johns,gloves for men and women will becollected from now until Dec.11th.The donations can bedropped of at Roy’s farm, SugarHollow Farm 425 Queen LakeRoad in Phillipston, but can bepicked up for seniors and the dis-abled.

“We are working on borrowinga central location in Gardner butfor now it’s the farm,” Roy states.

The drive will also focus on per-sonal hygiene items, thermos’,flashlights and sub zero sleepingbags.

“We are also in need of finan-cial donations to purchase brandnew blankets for the shelter thatthe Montachusett Veterans

Outreach Center runs,” shestates.

Due to state regulations blan-kets must be brand new andsealed or cannot be donated, “It’sjust easier to ask for a $15 dona-tion which is the cost of a brandnew blanket in Wal mart.”

Roy has run this drive for thelast 13 years in honor of herfather, the Alfred H Marengo Jr. ofthe foundation’s name starting inGloucester and moving the drivethree times in the last 13 years.

“Unfortunately, there are home-less veterans everywhere, sowhen I moved, I couldn’t stop thedrive, I hope someday to be putout of business,” she says.

The drive became a foundationas a 501C non-profit after the blan-ket regulation came into effectlast year. Roy states she is still try-ing to raise the $400 fee for taxexempt status that will allow herto write grants and will help fundother projects such as the Dressfor Success program she wants torun; helping veterans have accessto clothes appropriate for jobinterviews and employment.

“Anything for the vets, they’vedone so much for us.”

Anyone needing more informa-tion about any of the programsthe foundation runs or would liketo make a financial donation canvisit the website or contactLauren Roy at (978) 652-5186.

Phillipston runs clothing drive

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BY JULIA KIMESPECIAL TO THE COURIER

GARDNER — Mount WatchusettCommunity College. was host to arecent art show at which first timeexhibiter Rita Dioguardi showed offher collection called Quilts andCollages. The artist stood back watch-ing with satisfaction one day as view-ers passed by to look at her work.

“My artwork is based off of a lot ofcolor, it’s happy, it’s alive!” sheexplains.

Her exhibit features beautiful col-lages, different forms of paper gluedtogether to create a certain image anddelicately sewn quilts. Her use ofvariations of blues, greens, yellows,black and red in different hues effort-lessly flows to create a picture.

“I have explored it all. I started cre-ating and ripping paper and makingcollages at an early age,” she said.

Since art came so easily forDioguardi, she did not think that shehad a gift, but as the years passed andpeople began to comment on herwork, she knew she was creating anart form that everyone could enjoyand one of which she would be proud.

Dioguardi noted that she is prima-rily inspired by people, place andtime. Each of her pieces, she said, isdesigned to take you to another place,another journey.

“I find that I like to create by blend-ing colors whether it’s by rippingpaper or sewing quilts. It’s all a senseof great pleasure,” Dioguardiremarked. She added, “My workrelaxes me and brings great enjoy-ment to those viewing it. Colors ofdimension and a medium with depthand dimension are what draws meinto the art.”

Dioguardi created a Love of ColorStatement which ensures that“...whatever medium I use, I makesure I have fun with color choices. Mylimited vision makes my outcomeeven more focused, it’s just fun.”

Another artist exhibiting her workwas Cushing Academy juniorShaylah O’Connor, who displayed anarray of photography from her recenttrip to Bhutan, where she spent threeweeks last semester. (The King him-self attended Cushing, hence the sis-ter school connection).

O’Connor says she is very passion-ate about what she does, about herphotography and considers herselfvery benevolent towards others.

O’Connor explains, “ We have set upa scholarship with Bhutan called theKidu Foundation and two childrenfrom Bhutan have already received

the scholarship. We are trying to helpthe country develop into a more 21stcentury society. We are also raisingmoney to make the schools more tech-nologically advanced.”

An array of beautiful exotic photo-graphs line the wall and it’s clearthere has to be a story behind all thefaces and places she has captured.The reason? O’Connor was chosen asthe most advanced photography stu-dent as she appreciates both film anddigital photography.

Her group stayed in a hotel sur-rounded by the Himalayan

Mountains, which O’Connor also saidwas one of her favorite parts of thetrip, citing a lack of access to the out-side world and just pure serenity.Additionally, “Meeting all the differ-ent people is really a great experiencein itself.”

After completing high schoolO’Connor hopes to continue her edu-cation at Amherst College.

This was O’Connor’s first art showand she was quick to offer thanks toher parents, grandparents, BobJohnson, Peter Clark, and Dr. Tracyfor their support.

John Pacheco photo

Shaylah O’Connor with examples of her photography.

Julia Kime photo

Rita Dioguardi with one of her colorful collages.

Local artists featured at college show

Six year old minutes released

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

REGION — The newly formed Gardner AreaService Unit of the Salvation Army is seeking vol-unteer bell ringers at the IGA Store in Winchendonas well as the new Price Chopper store at 560 MainSt. in Gardner for this Christmas season. Bellringers are needed 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondaysthrough Saturdays until Christmas Eve.

The service unit was formed this fall to providegreater assistance to residents of Gardner,Winchendon, Hubbardston, Templeton,Westminster and Ashburnham. The SalvationArmy raises funds through kettle collections andbusiness sponsorships to provide food, clothing,medicine, assistance with utility bills and otheraid to area residents in financial distress.

The Salvation Army also sends children to sum-mer camp in Sharon and provides toys to children andgifts to nursing home residents at Christmas time. Themoney raised in the Gardner area stays in the area tomeet local needs.

To volunteer, contact kettle coordinator JohnShepardson at (978) 413-5625.

BREAKFASTWINCHENDON — Ipswich Village Tenants at 108

Ipswich Drive will hold a breakfast buffet Saturday, Nov.24 from 8-11 a.m. Featuring scrambled eggs, home fries,bacon & sausage, French toast & pancakes with maplesyrup, strawberry & blueberry topping, fresh fruit,muffins, white or wheat toast and orange juice, coffee, tea,and milk. All for just $9.99 per person.

MEAT RAFFLEWINCHENDON — The American Legion annual

Turkey & Meat Raffle is scheduled Friday, Nov. 16 begin-ning at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Post, School Street.Come support the local Legion and enjoy an evening out!

CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT

WINCHENDON — The American Legion will host acribbage tournament on Saturday, Nov. 17 beginning at 1p.m. at the Post on School Street. Double elimination, $10

entry fee. Everyone welcome!!!

TOY DRIVE WINCHENDON — The 8th annual Toy Drive for the

Spirit of Christmas will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, from12–4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 126Central Street. Unwrapped new and gently used toys areaccepted. The Spirit of Christmas has helped hundreds offamilies in Winchendon and surrounding communitiesover the past 12 years. Thank you for your continuedsupport!

MEAT RAFFLEWINCHENDON — On Dec. 1 Winchendon Pop Warner’s

Meat Raffle is scheduled 7-9 p.m. followed by the ParentDance 9 p.m.-midnight at the Snowbound Club, with theDJ Masters of Music. The raffle begins at 7 p.m. sharp! $5per person suggested donation. Get your tickets inadvance and receive a free arm’s length of meat raffletickets. All proceeds benefit Winchendon Pop Warner.

JURIED CRAFT SHOWFITZWILLIAM —We invite you to share in a festive,

juried Christmas Craft Show to take place on Dec. 1 from9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Amos J. Blake House Museum. Travelback in time to discover what was old is new again.Exceptional handmade, one-of-a-kind treasures will be

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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER: FRANK CHILINSKIEDITOR: RUTH DEAMICIS

To the Editor:The Greater Peterborough Chamber of

Commerce is now accepting nominations forthe Peterborough area’s 2013 Citizen of theYear and 2013 Business Leader of the Year,who will be recognized at a gala awards ban-quet early in 2013.

The Citizen of the Year will be someonewho has made significant contributions to theGreater Peterborough community in suchareas as (but not limited to) community lead-ership, civic affairs, government, nonprofitprograms, and education.

The Business Leader of the Year will besomeone who has made significant contribu-tions to the economic vitality of the region.They need not be active in their profession,but must reside in the area served by theGreater Peterborough Chamber, whichincludes all of the Monadnock Region.

Anyone may make a nomination, and nomi-nees do not need to be members of the

Chamber. The Chamber encourages all citi-zens to take the initiative in nominatingdeserving candidates they may know.Previous nominators may update and reacti-vate past nominations if they wish.

Applications are available at the Chamberoffice at the intersection of Routes 101 & 202 inPeterborough, and online at the Chamber Website, www.peterboroughchamber.com. Allapplications must be received at the Chamberno later than 3 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21.

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Ican honestly say I have notbeen to many tea parties inmy life.

The little girls in our neighbor-hood used to have them but theboys were not invited. We didn’tcare.

In the weeks leading up to theNovember elections allAmericans were invited to a TeaParty.

It would seem no one went.As I traveled more internation-

ally I came to learn that some ofthe most interesting people got alot accomplished over afternoontea. It is a tradition that nevercaught on in the United States.

In London, tea parties havealways been important. They area part of the fabric of everydaylife. Most “Brits” have afternoontea every day. Every major hoteloffers afternoon tea and the reallyclassy ones label it “High Tea”

and do it with great attention todetail and custom.

More recently the label “TeaParty” has been applied to agroup of Americans who are veryconservative in their politicalbeliefs. Although conservative inmy political beliefs I am not amember of this “Tea Party” and Iwill not attempt to outline theirbeliefs other than to say they havenothing to do with “High Tea.”

Many of my friends who consid-er themselves part of the TeaParty are patriotic, loyal, hardworking Americans with a deep

love of our Constitution and ourcountry.

Simply put, one might call thema “back to basics” crowd.

They came by this unusualname for their political movementbecause they see themselvesrebelling against the idea, as RonPaul has said, that America wantsto take responsibility for theentire world while managing atotally irresponsible entitlementprogram at home.

So these conservative thinkersrelate to our earliest “rebels,” whoenjoyed their own tea party inBoston when they threw Britishtea into the sea to signal their out-rage with the government ofGreat Britain’s treatment of theAmerican colonies.

Simply put, they hit the “Brits”where it hurt the most: by ruiningtheir tea; by showing a disregardfor British custom.

They trashed a major symbol of

British life.I would argue that the contem-

porary Tea Party movement hasperhaps selected the wrongmoniker.

Most Americans don’t “do” teaparties.

We are more a nation that likescoffee. A “coffee klatch” justsounds more American than a“tea party.”

We just aren’t into all the beau-tifully decorated bone china cupsand saucers, the petit fours, or thecrust-less cucumber sandwichesthat require a magnifying glass tofind. And then there is that wholething with the “pinky finger” inthe air while raising the bonechina cup off the saucer.

I don’t think the patriots whomade up the first Tea Party at thetime of the American Revolutionwould have related to the currentform of Tea Party in Americanpolitics.

So what was a very appropriateattack on a political symbol in the1700s bears little relationship toan attack on the direction of polit-ical life in America in 2012.

A good example of how manyAmericans have no affinity forany “Tea Party” was offered up inthe November election results.

The results of the recent elec-tion might be summed up as fol-lows:

“there was the sound of chinabreaking everywhere.”

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Breaking China cups

There was a time and place when civ-ilization turned a blind eye to infi-delity and particularly the peccadil-loes of men. Particularly powerful

men.It was nearly expected.And certainly wasn’t mentioned or

thought to be either the topic of discussion,indiscretion or a matter that impacted theperson’s livelihood.

All the way from smaller business to thetop job of the land, the indiscretions werekept quiet; some people were rewarded fortheir help in the various ways the “littleproblems” were handled.

Certainly the indiscretions such ashaunted everyone from President BillClinton to now Gen. David Petraeus wouldnot have happened in the bad old days. Notto the men at least.

It may have haunted the women, whowould have been labeled as homewreckersor worse if identified. But the men wouldhave moved on without public incident.Their private lives might have suffered, butnot the public image. Indeed, there mayhave been admiration and adulation, dis-creetly expressed, for someone who found areal trophy.

And this isn’t new.Kings and potentates have had their

women on the side; some of them quitefamous, more famous then the queens oftheir realms.

It is only within the last 50 or 60 years themen have suffered some sort of publicadmonition for this behavior.

What has changed?Has it to do with the rise of women’s con-

sciousness? That women will not stand for

the double standard and require that if itisn’t good for the goose it can’t be good forthe gander either?

Or is political in nature and the opposi-tion of anyone and everyone has now founda new weapon in the wars?

This newest shakedown seems on thesurface to have nothing to do with theman’s job; unless he was giving away deepdark secrets of the spy nature to thiswoman and she in turn was giving themaway to someone else. Mata Hari wasknown for that in an earlier time; but isthat true in this case?

She seems to have tried to use her posi-tion for her own gain in a few instancesthat have been disclosed, but nothing thatthreatens national security, just seems togive her quicker service when she asks forsomething.

So what is really going on here?Is there a national security threat

because this guy got himself a girlfriend onthe side? She isn’t very discreet and he wasfoolish. But did this threaten us? The coun-try? Did it affect his ability to his job (otherthan to take his mind off it, which thesesorts of instances tend to do), and just howpublic did this really need to be?

If he decided to retire, could we have lethim without all this hoopla? Why do weneed to know? Who does it help?

So until and unless something trulyearth shattering and that actually in someway threatens something besides some-body’s ego in all this is revealed besidesfoolish men and kooky women; let’s get thisoff the airwaves and move on to somethingimportant.

JACK BLAIR

NOTES OFCONCERN

Iwas tired lastThursday night. I’dbeen up really lateon Tuesday, Election

Night in order to get boththis column and mystory on local returnsdone on time. ByThursday, I hadn’tcaught up on enoughsleep yet — getting oldercan be tough on you sometimes.

I don’t think I’d ever actually fallenasleep Thursday night when I began toshiver, and couldn’t quite say what I want-ed to say. On top of that, the room was firstblurred and then was spinning.

After that, I very, very vaguely rememberthe EMTs. I very, very vaguely rememberthe Heywood ER where my doctors, and I,skyped with the on call neurologist atUMass in Worcester. I remember her ask-ing me questions and while I heard themand saw them, I also remember not beingable to answer them.

I don’t remember, not at all, the ambu-lance ride to Worcester, but I do remember,once I got there, hearing the word “stroke”.I heard that word loud and clear. Whateverfog I was in, that word penetrated the con-fusion. I knew they were right, too. I’d hadseveral TIAs, and I knew this was different.I felt it. I knew it.

My discharge instruc-tions would later say that Iwas admitted “due to acutestroke-like symptoms”(nausea, dizziness, onesided weakness, slurredspeech, etc.) but even inthe early stages ofThursday night, I wasn’tgoing to need that dry diag-nosis to know what was

going on — I was having a stroke.Fortunately, not a huge one, but big enoughto be disruptive and dangerous, especiallyto someone whose health was and is, on bal-ance, precarious as mine. My speech wasimpacted. My ability to swallow was defi-nitely impacted. Neither of those weregood things, but, scary as they were at themoment, it still could have been worse.

We reacted quickly, like you’re supposedto, and we got help quickly, like you’re sup-posed to. Equally fortunately, it was myright side, significantly weaker since birth,that was physically affected. Sure, therewas further damage, but “further” was arelative term for me.

The ICU experience was intense andattentive. An MRI at 3 a.m., a CT scanimmediately afterwards. Nurses or aidescoming in to check vitals every few min-utes, it seemed. Everyone knows that drill— knows that hospitals are probably about

the worst place to get any rest. And, slowlyat first, or at least what seemed slowly, Ibegan to improve.

I have, to the day, no idea exactly whatmedication was flowing through that IV. Ido know the occupational therapists andthe physical therapists and the hematolo-gist, too, were there a lot. The truth is thatI was recovering quickly, speech faster thanswallowing, but both were progressing.

Of course with stroke patients, there’salways concern about bleeding and as usu-ally is the case, with me, there was theinevitable debate about aspirin, which isthe normal treatment, but with hemophili-acs, even Factor 9 borderline ones like me,that’s a bit dicey. At one point, one doctorsaid to me something like, “well, you canskip the aspirin and run the risk of a mas-sive stroke, or we can give you the aspirinand kind of hope for the best, but notexpect it.” Some choice, right? The hema-tologist, however, in a classic case of cool-er heads prevailing, suggested thingsweren’t really that black or white at all, andagreed with my instinct that the aspirinregimen wasn’t a good idea for now, consid-ering how well I was doing.

I was, too. Saturday, I was in a step downroom and on Sunday, having passed yetanother round of speech and swallow tests,and having passed, if not exactly aced, thewalking tests (yes, I apparently have to go

back to the walker for a bit) and havingpromised to do the physical therapy, theylet me go.

I was lucky. I tend to get lucky in medicalcrises. I have a lot of them, but I manage tokeep bouncing back. I think I scare the hellout of my three children, but maybethey’re used to all this by now too. I like tothink my ability to rebound because of mytenacity, but there are other factors as well.My family is blessed with longevity. I havea great job that is worth coming back to —even during seasons that aren’t so great inthe win-loss column, and there have been abunch of those this fall, in fact thatincludes every team other than cross coun-try. I have a solid support system both hereand around the nation, literally stretchingfrom New Jersey to Virginia and Floridaand Texas and California and the PacificNorthwest, and that matters a lot.

So here I am. Tired but better, and goingon with a life that is, to be sure, never , everboring.

Finally, just one quick note on politics. Isaw a Facebook post lamenting what thenext four years would be like withElizabeth Warren as a Senator. It seems tome that if you don’t know that US Senatorsare elected to six year terms, you probablyought not be embarrassing yourself bycommenting at all. Just my opinion.

JERRYCARTON

JOURNEY

OF THE

HEART

A stroke of…?

WINCHENDON COURIER 5Saturday, November 17, 2012

Promoting the importance of science and mathWINCHENDON — Winchendon

School students attended specialpresentations last week with guestspeaker Dr. Gary McDonald, fatherof associate Head of School ChrisMcDonald. McDonald earned hisBS from St. Mary’s College inMinnesota and his PhD fromPurdue University. He is an adjunctprofessor in the mathematics andstatistics department at OaklandUniversity. Prior to teaching, hehad a long and successful careerwith General Motors. He haschaired several National ResearchCouncil panels and has publishedmore than 60 articles in appliedand mathematical statistics.

The presentations centered onthe idea that a solid understandingof math and science is vital to com-pete in today’s job market. Not onlywill math and science skills givestudents the upper hand in the jobsearch, but it will make them better

candidates for higher paying jobs,as well as provide better opportuni-ties over a lifetime. McDonaldemphasized the necessity of mathin critical decision-making, suchas whether or not a car companyshould invest a half a billion dol-lars to develop a new car, or how todesign tires to minimize friction –questions he often faced at GeneralMotors. He explained there is a“recipe” for making a good deci-sion, and proceeded to prove this tothe students using a simple ques-tion: How should you dress for asunny day vs. a rainy day? He tookthe students through the decision-making process, step-by-step, usinga formula that he called the “ingre-dients for a good decision.”

Through this process, studentslearned how math and statisticsare involved in even the simplest ofdecisions.

McDonald encouraged the stu-

dents to truly understand theirmath classes. He stressed anyonecan sit through a class to get a

grade, but it takes a little more ini-tiative to internalize the conceptsand fully understand them. That

will pay off in college and in life.He urged the students to continuetaking math classes even after theymeet the course requirements. Hesaid, “Don’t stop taking math; oth-erwise you cut yourself off frommany opportunities.”

When asked why learning mathis necessary if computers can do itall, he simply said, “Computers aregreat and useful tools, but they lacklogic.”

McDonald made two presenta-tions: one geared toward upperlevel math and science students,and one geared toward lower levelmath and science students. Themessage was the same, though.“Math is the language of scienceand engineering. The more mathyou take, the more options are opento you.” Students walked awayfrom the presentations with a newappreciation for the subject.

M o n t a c h u s e t tRegional VocationalTechnical School’svocational interestprogram gives 7th and8th graders in theregion the opportuni-ty to explore a varietyof exciting and inter-esting career pro-grams prior to makingthat all-importantdecision regardinghigh school selection.The fall session of theprogram is in fullswing with more than225 students fromBarre, Gardner,H u b b a r d s t o n ,Phillipston andTempleton spendingtwo-hours per weekexploring a total offive career programs.

They get to meet teachers and currentstudents and get a feel for what highschool is all about. Students in theother communities comprising theMonty Tech school district will have achance to participate in the VIP pro-gram during the winter and spring ses-sions. Here, students from GardnerMiddle School spend time in the EarlyChildhood Education program learn-ing about child development. From leftare Caitlin Albert of Gardner, a seniorin the program, Alyson Scola andEmily Hallinan, seventh graders atGardner Middle School; AlexandraMorrissey and Bryanna Duangmanee,both of Gardner, and Abigail Cochranof Fitchburg, all seniors in the pro-gram, and Chelsea Teto, anotherGardner Middle School seventh grader.

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WINCHENDON — Club 21, an innovativeprogram developed to address the socialisolation experienced by individuals withpsychiatric disabilities is coming to theNorth Central area. The Club is dedicatedto helping people develop richer social con-nections for people with disabilities. Peoplewith disabilities (Recovery Partners) cometogether around shared interests with peo-ple without disabilities (DiscoveryPartners). The Club is now recruitingDiscovery partners from the North Centralarea. It’s an opportunity to make friends,have fun and enjoy activities with otherclub members all for a very reasonable costof $10 or less per month.

Kathy Black, a resident of Winchendonwho has more than 23 years of experiencein the human services field, is excitedabout her new position as the coordinatorfor the North Central Club 21.

“When I heard about the Club 21, Ithought it was precisely what I had beensearching for: a way to reach out to thecommunity through the building ofauthentic relationships between peoplewho have a diagnosis and people who donot.”

The first Club 21 was created inWorcester over three years ago byAlternatives, one of centralMassachusetts’ largest human serviceproviders. The club’s outcomes were evalu-ated by Worcester State University stu-dents and the results were impressive,showing a 100 percent satisfaction rateamong its members.

Club members meet twice a month – oncewith their partner and once with othermembers in a small or larger group setting— to enjoy activities such as picnics in thepark, watching a ball game or sharing ahobby. Each Club 21 is made up of 21 indi-viduals: ten pair (one Recovery and oneDiscovery Partner) plus one coordinator.This innovative structure allows for thepossibility of 400 unique relationships incontrast to traditional ‘relationship volun-teer’ programs, which focus only on a one-on-one relationship between a volunteerand a person with a disability.

North Central Club 21 is looking forDiscovery Partners from the followingcommunities: Fitchburg, Leominster,Clinton and Gardner. If you would likemore information on joining Club 21, con-tact Kathy at (978) 790-7017. A short videoabout Club 21 can be found in the VideoLibrary on Alternatives’ site: www.alter-nativesnet.org by selecting the “About Us”tab located at the top of the home page.

Alternatives helps individuals with dis-abilities build meaningful lives in the com-munity – lives that include real homes, realjobs and real relationships. Last year,Alternatives provided services to over 1200people in 55 residential, employment andday programs throughout CentralMassachusetts. For more informationabout Alternatives, call (508) 234-6232 orvisit www.alternativesnet.org.

Local resident working toestablish new program

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Kathy Black, Club 21 North Coordinator with Kelly Nishan, Club 21 Coordinator for Worcester.

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978-297-2177

Winchendon Police DepartmentEditor’s Note: The information contained

in this police log was obtained through pub-lic documents kept by the police department,and is considered to be the account of thepolice. All subjects are considered innocentuntil proven guilty in a court of law.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

12:08-2:29 a.m. six building checks, secure;12:58 a.m.: ambulance (Central Street)removed to hospital; 6:38 a.m.: disabled auto(Central Street) services rendered; 6:49 a.m.:property found (Pleasant Street) assisted;6:52 a.m.: general info (Pleasant Street)assisted; 10:59 a.m.: traffic hazard (CentralStreet) removed traffic hazard; 11:13 a.m.:ambulance (Baldwinville Road) removed tohospital; 11:49 a.m.: suspicious person(Franklin Street) spoken to; 11:53 a.m.: gen-eral info (Old Centre) spoken to; 1:46 p.m.:annoying phone calls (Pond Street) spokento; 2:49 p.m.: non-emergency 911 (MurdockAvenue) false alarm; 3:58 p.m.: officer want-ed (Lincoln Avenue Extension) spoken to;4:13 p.m.: other suspicious (Jackson Avenue)unable to locate; 4:40 p.m.: MV stop (GardnerRoad) verbal warning; 4:59 p.m.: lift assist(Spring Street) services rendered; 4:59 p.m.:ambulance (Ipswich Drive) removed to hos-pital; 5:30 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) sum-mons, Allen Cramm, age 43 of 3 Brown Aveapt #1, Winchendon: operating MV with sus-pended registration, subsequent offense; 5:35p.m.: mental health issue (Mill Street)removed to hospital; 6:53 p.m. heard gun-shots (Ash Street) unable to locate.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

12:27 a.m.: smoke (Old Gardner Road) fireextinguished; 2:28-4:34 a.m.: seven buildingchecks, secure; 3:32 a.m.: disabled auto(Pleasant Street) info taken; 4:43 a.m.: animalcomplaint (Mill Glen Road) unfounded; 5:49a.m.: animal complaint (Baldwinville Road)info taken; 6:12 a.m.: assist other agency(Route 12) call canceled; 7:48 a.m.: MV stop(Baldwinville State Road) traffic citationissued; 8:04 a.m.: animal complaint (AshStreet) referred to ACO; 8:15 a.m.: sex offend-er registration (School Street) info taken;8:18a.m.: officer wanted (Harris Road) spoken to;

8:29 a.m.: officer wanted (Bosworth Road)arrest: Christopher Brownell age 29 of 27Bosworth Road, Winchendon: assault andbattery; 9:10 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road)traffic citation issued; 9:41 a.m.: animal com-plaint (Teel Road) referred to ACO; 10:54 a.m.(School Street) traffic citation issued; 11:16a.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street) acciden-tal alarm; 12:11 p.m.: MV stop (GardnerRoad) traffic citation issued; 12:29 p.m.: park-ing violation (Central Street) gone onarrival; 1:37 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road)traffic citation issued; 1:49 p.m. officer want-ed (Pleasant Street) info taken; 1:53 p.m.:assault (Spring Street) spoken to; 3:12 p.m.general info (Ipswich Drive) spoken to; 3:19p.m.: officer wanted (Baldwinville StateRoad) spoken to; 3:33 p.m. disabled auto (Spring Street) assisted; 3:41 p.m.: generalinfo (Pleasant Street) info taken; 4:00 p.m.animal complaint (Town Farm Road)referred to A.C.O.; 5:06 p.m. officer wanted(Bosworth Road) summons: Erica Haney age26 of 526 Main St., West Townsend: assaultand battery (domestic); 5:15 p.m.: generalinfo (Pleasant Street) removed to hospital;5:29 p.m.: assault (Front Street) 209A issuedto plaintiff; 5:54 p.m.: suspicious (AlgerStreet) no PD service required; 6:19 p.m.:assist other agency (Pleasant Street) reporttaken; 6:47 p.m.: fire department call(Glenallan Street) services rendered; 7:42p.m.: missing person (Pearl Drive) assisted;8:00 p.m.: welfare check (addresses will notbe printed) call canceled; 9:42 p.m.: motorvehicle stop (School Street) written warning;10:00 p.m.: warrant of apprehension (FrontStreet) unable to locate.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

12:36-6:42 a.m.: 10 building checks, secure;2:45 a.m.: suspicious auto (Gardner Road)spoken to; 7:08 a.m.: officer wanted (FrontStreet) arrest: Leo Charles Lambert Jr. age 25of 86 Front St. Apt. 6, Winchendon, twocounts of domestic assault and battery; 7:43a.m.: accident (Glenallan Street) unable tolocate; 10:13 a.m.: ambulance (Central Street)removed to hospital; 1:38 p.m.: burglaralarm (Baldwinville State Road) false alarm;4:04 p.m.: other suspicious (Central Street)secured building; 4:34 p.m.: arrest warrant

(Pleasant Street)arrest warrant forDavid M. Gordon age41 of 306 Central St.,Winchendon: war-rant arrest; 6:22 p.m.:larceny (ChestnutStreet) investigation;6:25 p.m.: general info(Spring Street) info

taken; 7 p.m.: citizen assist ( Front Street)assisted; 7:01 p.m.: general welfare check(addresses will not be printed) referred toother P.D.; 7:08 p.m.: ambulance (Ash Street)removed to hospital; 8:11 p.m.: ambulance(Brown Street) removed to hospital; 8:25p.m.: officer wanted (Front Street) spoken to;9:12 p.m. (Lincoln Avenue Extension) spokento; 10:13 p.m.: disabled auto (Central Street)info taken; 11:18 p.m.: ambulance (LincolnAvenue) removed to hospital; 11:42-11:57 p.m.:two building checks, secure; 11:56 p.m. extrapatrols (Gardner Road) secure; 11:57 p.m.:extra patrols (Glenallan Street) secure.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9

12:06 a.m.: 16 building checks, secure;12:13: noise complaint (Toy TownApartments) spoken to; 12:41 a.m.: transport(Elmwood Road); 4:57 a.m.: burglar alarm(Summer Drive) false alarm; 6:39 a.m.: inves-tigation (Central Street) secure; 8:09 MV stop(Glenallan Street) verbal warning; 8:20 a.m.:accident (Gardner Road) report taken; 9:57a.m. investigation (Pearl Drive) arrest:Shaun C Leary age 28 of 17B Front St.,Winchendon: possession of Class B drug,possession of Class D drug, possession todistribute Class B drug, possession to dis-tribute Class D drug, drug violation nearschool or park, possession to distribute ClassE drug; 10:02 a.m.: burglar alarm ( FrontStreet) false alarm; 10:51 a.m. burglar alarm(Spring Street) building secured, 10:58 a.m.:fraud (Lakeshore Drive) report taken; 11:18a.m.: ambulance (Glenallan Street) removedto hospital; 11:35 a.m. traffic hazard (FrontStreet) spoken to; 1:14 p.m.: panic alarm(Gardner Road) spoken to; 1:33 p.m.: accident(Duval Court) report taken; 2:16 p.m.: suspi-cious auto (Teel Road) spoken to; 2:30 p.m.:209A confiscation of firearm (Spring Street)info taken; 2:57 p.m. breaking and enteringburglary ( Ash Street) report taken; 2:58 p.m.:ambulance (Mill Street) removed to hospital;3:00 p.m.: 911 hang up (Beaman Court) spo-ken to; 4:22 p.m. investigation (Ash Street)spoken to; 4:55 p.m.: assist other PD(Pleasant Street) MV towed; 5:28 p.m.:harassment (Central Street) assisted; 6:47p.m.: ambulance (Benjamin Street) removedto hospital; 6:48 p.m.: ambulance (SchoolStreet) transport; 6:53 p.m.: MV operatingerratically (Gardner Road) info taken; 7:15p.m.: ambulance (School Street) removed tohospital; 7:26 p.m.: ambulance (WhitneyStreet) transport; 7:26 p.m.: suspicious auto(Emerald Street) gone on arrival; 8:21 p.m.:general fire department call (Old GardnerRoad) fire extinguished; 10:14 p.m.: generalwelfare check (addresses will not be printed)spoken to; 11:08 p.m.: officer wanted (Central

Street) unfounded; 11:17 p.m.: officer wanted(Mill Street) spoken to; 11:31 p.m.: officerwanted (Windsor Road) unfounded; 11:40-11:52 p.m.: 5 building checks: secure.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10

12:03 a.m.: arrest warrant (Maple Street)arrest: Mark J. Bogosian age 31 of 65 MapleStreet, Winchendon: arrest on two warrants;2:04-3:38 a.m.: nine building checks, secure;2:07 a.m.: registration check ( Gardner Road)secure;8:00 a.m.: officer wanted (BrooksRoad) report taken; 9:06 a.m.: general info(South Royalston Road) info taken; 9:48 a.m.:general info (Pleasant Street) assisted; 10:13a.m. custody dispute (Pleasant Street) spo-ken to; 10:40 a.m.: wires down (Russell FarmRoad) no cause for complaint; 11:16 a.m.:ambulance (Hale Street) services rendered;1:12 p.m.: ambulance (Central Street) trans-port; 2:38 p.m.: ambulance (WilloughbyAvenue) transport; 3 p.m.: general info (HaleStreet) assisted; 4:03 p.m.: MV operatingerratically (Glenallan Street) unable tolocate; 6:03 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road)traffic citation issued; 6:46 p.m.: (HarrisvilleCourt) 209A issued to plaintiff: Derril WayneSpencer age 47 of 26 Harrisville Circle,Winchendon: two counts of assault and bat-tery; 7:40 p.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive)assisted; 9:46 p.m.: unknown alarm (MainStreet) services rendered; 10:15 p.m.: regis-tration check (Central Street) info given;10:31 p.m.: registration check (BaldwinvilleState Road) info given; 10:50 p.m.: distur-bance/fight (Oak Street) returned to family;11:14 p.m.: investigation (South RoyalstonRoad) report taken; 11:22 p.m.: (BenjaminStreet) false alarm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

12:41 a.m.: noise complaint (Front Street)spoken to; 1:19-3:56 a.m.: building checks,secure; 1:28 a.m.: ambulance (Hyde ParkDrive) transport; 2:12 a.m.: ambulance(Pleasant Street) transport; 2:21 a.m.: miss-ing person (Pleasant Street) referred to otherP.D.; 9:48 a.m. child welfare check (noaddresses will not be printed) spoken to; 10a.m.: animal complaint (Krantz Road) infotaken; 11:24 a.m.: general info (ElmwoodRoad) referred to DPW; 11:51 a.m.: suspiciousperson (Lincoln Avenue Extension) gone onarrival; 12:19 p.m. general info (LincolnAvenue Extension) spoken to; 12:34 p.m.: offi-cer wanted (Laurel Street) spoken to; 12:37p.m.: ambulance (Hyde Park Drive) assisted;1:09 p.m.: general info (Mill Glen Road) infotaken; 1:18 p.m.: noise complaint (TownFarm Road) spoken to; 2:01 p.m.: officerwanted (Nash Road) spoken to; 2:06 p.m.: gen-eral info (River Street) info taken; 2:33 p.m.:general info (Elmwood Road) info taken; 3:31traffic hazard (Central Street) no police serv-ice needed; 4:46 p.m.: MV stop (Park Street)traffic citation issued; 5:03 p.m.: ambulance(Spring Street) removed to hospital; 6:39p.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street) buildingsecure; 8:30 p.m.: ambulance (Hyde ParkDrive) no fire service necessary; 9:23 p.m.:intoxicated person (Central Street) trans-port; 10:43 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) ver-bal warning; 10:55 p.m.: MV stop (HighStreet) spoken to; 11:43 p.m. (Hyde ParkDrive) transport.

POLICE LOG

BY AUDREY LABRIEIt was a moment for deep reflec-

tion. I was standing on LittleRound Top, the site of one of theclashes between the Union andConfederate armies during theBattle of Gettysburg, which tookplace July 1-3, 1863. Last Sunday,Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, my sistersand I were touring the battlefield,which is part of the GettysburgNational Military Park inGettysburg, PA. The hill known asLittle Round Top gave greatstrategic advantage to whomeverheld it. Standing at the spot whereUnion Brigadier GeneralGouverneur K. Warren stood tolocate the Confederate troopsbelow, it struck me that it wasVeteran’s Day and it felt right thatwe were there.

It was a somber moment whenwe reached the first stop on theaudio tour, McPherson’s Ridge,where stretching before us wasthe road marking the position ofthe Army of the Potomac on July1, the first day of the three daybattle. The road is lined with mon-uments and markers showingwhere Union regiments and bat-talions were arrayed to face theConfederate troops that werelined up to the West andNorthwest. As we made our wayfrom marker to marker I felt asense of awe from standing on thesame ground where those bravesoldiers stood.

The tour took us to the EternalLight Peace Memorial, followedthe Seminary and CemeteryRidges, passed Devil’s Den andthe Valley of Death at the foot ofLittle Round Top and ended at theSoldier’s National Cemetery.Along the way we climbed obser-vation towers to get bird’s eyeviews of different parts of the bat-tlefield, and passed farms,

orchards and fields that for thosethree days were the sight of someof the bloodiest fighting duringthe Civil War.

The sheer scope and magnitudeof the battlefield is stunning. Thebattlefield covers almost 18square miles, and of the 165,000soldiers who took part there were51,000 casualties (killed, woundedor missing), which is a staggering30% casualty rate, almost one inthree. Only one civilian is record-ed as fighting in the battle. On thefirst day of the battle, one ofGettysburg’s oldest citizens, 69-year-old John Burns grabbed hismusket and joined the Federals inthe fight. Sadly, there was onecivilian casualty. On the morningof July 3, while preparing breaddough in her sister’s Baltimore St.home, Mary Virginia “Jennie”Wade was hit by a stray bullet thatpassed through two doors andstruck her in the back, instantlykilling the young woman. She was20.

On the afternoon of Nov. 19,1863 President Abraham Lincolndelivered his famous GettysburgAddress to a crowd of about 15,000who gathered at the Soldier’sNational Cemetery. In his speechhe said “The world will little note,nor long remember what we sayhere, but it can never forget whatthey did here.” Little did he knowhow stirring the words of hisaddress would become as theyears passed and historiansresearched, re-created andbrought to life the events that tookplace at Gettysburg.

The last known surviving veter-an of the battle was JamesMarion Lurvey. Born in Palmyra,ME on Dec. 2, 1847, he was 10when his family moved to Lowell,MA. He enlisted at the age of 14,and fought at Gettysburg with “A”

Company, Massachusetts 40thInfantry. James was the last NewHampshire Civil War veteran andfor eight months was NewEngland’s sole remaining Boy inBlue. He was also the last livingsoldier to have served in aMassachusetts unit. James diedon April 7, 1950 at the ripe old ageof 102. When I read that, my firstthought was “He died only eightyears before I was born!” TheAmerican Civil War has alwaysseemed something that happened

far in the past, yet I have relativesstill living who were born whenmany Gettysburg veterans werestill alive. All of a sudden, theBattle of Gettysburg almost feelslike recent history!

While this Veteran’s Day haspassed, I hope you find the time tovisit the veterans’ memorialslocated around Winchendon. Themonument in the GAR Park atPark Street and Murdock Avenuehonors our Civil War veterans,the Spirit of the American

Doughboy statue in the park atSchool and West streets honorsour World War I veterans andmonuments at the Legion Park atthe corner of Front and Pleasantstreets honors our veterans fromWorld War I, World War II, and theKorean and Vietnam wars. Takeyour children and their friendsand tell them what those monu-ments stand for. And if you wantto know how it feels to stand intheir shoes, walk the battlefield atGettysburg.

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RINDGE — It was absolutelywine, women and a bit of song as theClark Memorial YMCA hosted itsannual wine tasting, silent auctionand dance last weekend. Organizedby Veronika Patty, it was an eveningof elegance and philanthropy. Markand Missy Hagemeyer, owners ofHidden Hills banquet facility, gra-ciously hosted this annual fundrais-er where all proceeds benefit pro-grams and services at the Clark. Thesilent auction was rife with excite-ment having more than 50 donors ofgoods and services.

Heidi and Andrew Graff, ownersof Vin Lozano Imports and EventWines, provided the superb winesfor the tasting. Each one of the fivewines, served by the Clark staff andfriends, was complemented by avariety of delectable hors d’oeuvresfeaturing cheeses from Smith’sCountry Cheese. The tables wereadorned with eye catching center-pieces provided by To Each His OwnDesign. Amy Dupuis of Masters ofMusic (momdjs.com) was the best,skillfully flowing the program andmusic at a comfortable and easypace.

The crowd became animated withthe passing of a $1 bill to a musicalchairs type game. Some of the luckywinners went home with a bottle ofpinot noir.

The countdown was on for thefinal bidders of the silent auction.Mike Quinn did a masterful job ofupping the ante on the auctionitems. “Number seven, you werejust outbid by one dollar!” “Youcan’t go wrong with this.” Therewas big competition for some of themost popular items including atruckload of firewood by DavidRomanowski and Christmas giftwrapping by Helen Sibley. Biddingcame right down to the wire forsome of the more timely itemsincluding the turkey fryer kit pro-vided by Belletetes.

The generosity of local businessesand personal contributors is sur-passed by none. Sleigh rides, hayrides, golf lessons, ice skating, hair,spa and massage, parties, mazes, giftbaskets, tickets and passes, memora-bilia and a weekend getaway, itemsfrom Pattie’s Jewelry, WinchendonFurniture, Playaway Lanes,Terrapin Glassblowing, there wassomething for everyone.

With the wining and dining com-plete, the auction closed and thewinners announced the dancingbegan. The song YMCA was quiteapropos bringing a large crowd tothe dance floor. The gala event ranbeyond midnight.

The community is so fortunate tohave such incredibly dedicated staffand volunteers working with theClark YMCA. They live and breatheits mission “To build a sense of com-munity by developing character andpositive values through activitiesthat promote social, physical and

emotional well-being For All.”While implementing the core values“Everything we do will be donewithin the framework of the charac-ter values of Caring, Honesty,Respect and Responsibility.”Fundraising is crucial in support-ing the vision “To inspire youth andfamilies to proactively improve thequality of life for themselves andothers by pursuing life enhancingopportunities, becoming moreinvolved in the community andaspiring to be in a position to serveothers.”

It takes money to be able to pro-vide assistance with membershipsand programs. It takes money toheat and maintain the facilities. Ittakes money to keep the ClarkMemorial YMCA up and running ingood working order. Five dollars amonth gives a child an opportunity

to play a full season of youth basket-ball. Just $10.50 a month provides afull membership for a child and $25provides a half price membershipfor an entire family!

The wine tasting, auction & dancewas a perfect evening for allinvolved. The season of giving andholiday shopping is upon us.Supporting our local businesses is agift that keeps on giving with manystores offering discounts and spe-cialized services. Your purchasescan still benefit the Clark. Be sure tocheck outwww.BenefitWines.com/Clark andwww.CharityWicks.com/Clark. Youcan also donate directly to the Clarkby making your check payable to:Clark Memorial YMCA. To learnmore about the Clark/YMCA and itsprograms visit its website atTheClark.com.

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OBITUARIESLeslie E. ‘Les’ Cote, 68

GARDNER —Leslie E. “Les”Cote, age 68, of194 Central St.,Gardner, former-ly ofW i n c h e n d o n ,died peacefully athis residence,

Thursday evening, Nov. 8, withhis family at his side.

He was born in Leominster onJune 25, 1944, the son of the lateOscar and Hermoine (Poirier)Cote and was raised by his fosterparents, Mr. and Mrs.McLaughlin of Lancaster. He hadlived in Winchendon for 33 yearsuntil moving to Gardner in 2009.Les was a graduate of NashobaHigh School.

Les had worked as a welder forGeneral Electric in New York forfive years and then worked for C& W for 18 years until his retire-ment. He proudly served in theUnited States Navy during theVietnam War and was awardedthe National Defense Servicemedal. Les was a member ofCornerstone Church of TheAssemblies of God. His hobbiesincluded fishing, hunting, golfand shooting pool. His greatestenjoyment was spending time

with his family.He leaves his wife of 43 years,

Sandra L. (Hendrickson) Cote; adaughter Denise Yavorosky andher husband Frank ofWinchendon; three grandchil-dren, Jonathan Blodgett, MarkSweeney and Nicole Arroyo; fourgreat grandchildren amongwhom is a great granddaughterLila Sweeney; three brothers,Raymond Cote of Leominster,Richard Kaprasicki of Pensacola,FL and Joseph Cote of Gardner;one sister, Corinna Wertz ofFlorida and several nephews andnieces. A daughter, MichelleBadeau and a sister, JeannetteDuval, predeceased him.

Funeral services were heldTuesday, Nov. 13 in CornerstoneChurch of The Assemblies ofGod. The Rev. Barry Risto officiat-ed. Burial, with military honors,was in Massachusetts Veterans’Memorial Cemetery,Winchendon.

Memorial donations may bemade to Dana-Farber CancerInstitute, PO Box 849168, Boston,MA 02284-9168.

Stone Ladeau Funeral Homewas entrusted with arrange-ments.

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It was Dawn Casavant who won the bottle of wine, but she was quickly surroundedby friends including Don and Michele Comeau and Gaynor and John Goan along withher husband, more than willing to share her bounty.

Clark hosts annual evening of elegance

Clark employees David Bilodeau and Shawn Fournier accuse one another of having thebetter time.

Mark and Donna Shaugnessy enjoyed the evening.

Helen Sibley was one of the lucky winners of a bottle of pinot noir.

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BY HEATHER PERREAULTCOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — The PeeWee cheerlead-ers have come in second place in the NewEngland regional qualifiers in Springfield.This is the only team from Winchendon still inthe competition, meaning they will be head-ing to Orlando, FL to the ESPN Sportsplex.

According to Susan Polcari, this is the sec-ond year the PeeWee team has the potential togo on to the nationals and also the midgetcheerleading and junior cheerleading teamsboth did a great job this year.

Polcari is the cheer coordinator forWinchendon Pop Warner and has been forthree years. She is responsible for each leveland makes certain the uniforms are up todate, communications are kept open andmeetings are held.

So the fairly young program inWinchendon, only seven years in existence, ismanaging to once again send cheerleaders tothe next level of competition.

This year’s PeeWee cheerleaders include:Alexis Beaulieu, Ariana Berman, AllissaBrow, Cassandra Burdick, Tiffany Collins,

Sara Hancock, Taylor Hand, MontanaHickman, Danielle Laflamme, JuliaLafrennie, Meadow Lapoint, Alia LeBlanc,Mia Miranda, Hannah Pleskowicz, MariaPolcari, Emily Roberts, Kimberly Swanson,Brook Tenney, Darby Tevlin, Rory Tevlin,Samantha Thiers, and Cassandra Wightman.Heaather Fasulo, though unable to complete

the post-season, was a member of the squadduring the regular season.

Head coach is Stephanie Beaulieu, assistantcoaches are Sarita Laflamme, Tek Lafrennie,and Michele Renaud; team mom is JennyRoberts and student demonstrators are HollieBioldeau Stacy and Angela Polcari.

WINCHENDON COURIER8 Saturday, November 17, 2012

SPORTSSPORTSBY JERRY CARTON

COURIER CORRESPONDENT

GARDNER — In a field of morethan 200 runners at last weekend’sdistrict event at the Gardner GolfCourse, Murdock Middle HighSchool’s Dan Fournier ran wellenough to qualify for today’sMassachusetts state cross countrychampionships on the toughNorthampton Mountain course.Fournier wasn’t the only BlueDevils runner to turn in a top-notchperformance on Saturday, and hewon’t be the only Murdock runnerin action this weekend, either.

Jordan Manuel finished secondamong all middle school runners toNate Johnson of Littleton, andSteven Ingman returns to JuniorOlympic competition on LongIsland tomorrow afternoon.

“Dan ran a really good race,” saidMurdock coach Anthony Findley.“He took a full minute off his timefrom last year. We’ve gotten consis-tent improvement from him allyear.”

Kyle Blouin, Dan Denette, JustinHarris, and Max Robichaud joinedFournier, Manuel, and Ingman inthe boys’ event. Ingman finished

third among the seventh gradersbehind William Herndon of HolyName and Narragansett’s DylanChartier. The overall race wastaken, unsurprisingly, byBromfield’s Price Day who complet-ed the course in 15:11:1. Fournierran in 16:11:2.

The girls’ race offered up the pre-dictable results. Tyngsboro’s KerrieKeohane took first overall in 17:05:5.As usual, Felicia Ingman led theMurdock contingent in 19:27:7.Katie Burns was next in 19:51:8.Amber and Autumn Brown,Brianna Dellechiaie and Abby

Amenta were also in the field.Steven Ingman is making his sec-

ond trip to the Junior Olympics andwill race at 12:30 tomorrow after-noon at Eisenhower Park. Last fall,he ran well enough to qualify fornationals in South Carolina, whichproved to be an interesting adven-ture, as the then-sixth grader wasbuffeted around by a lot of jostlingin a huge field.

“He got lots of experience,”Findley said.

All the middle schoolers gainedexperience when they competed intheir own age event at Tewksbury.

Ingman finished a strong (10:13) sec-ond there in a field of 252 runners.Will McDonnell of Thurston won in10:01. Chris Michaud and AndrewBurns also competed in the seventhgrade race.

Manuel wound up fifth in 9:55 inthe eighth grade race taken by JoshMalver of Hopedale in 9:31.Robichaud and James Huff ran aswell for the Blue Devils.

“That was a good day,” Findleyreflected. “I’m thinking that nextyear maybe we’ll train specificallyfor the middle school race and notfocus as much on other things”

Two Murdock runners compete at state meet

Can someone explain tome why and how MarkSanchez still has a job asthe starting quarterback

of the New York Jets? The Jetsare a dismal 3-6 with very littleexpectation that things will mag-ically turn around. Sanchezclearly left USC too early, afterstarting a mere 16 games for theTrojans, and you might have noticed thatneither Carson Palmer before him norMatt Barkley after him made the same mis-take. Sanchez has been beyond dreadfuland yet Rex Ryan, who will make a greatdefensive coordinator for some team nextyear, stubbornly sticks with him. That, ofcourse, raises the obvious question: whydid the Jets trade for Tim Tebow if he was-n’t going to play?

The Jets aren’t the only team with an under-performing quarterback, although PhillipRivers, who has underperformed with the SanDiego Chargers, has had a whole lot of compa-ny in that category. Norv Turner will make agreat offensive coordinator for some teamnext year, and here’s one hopeful wish that it’llbe Baltimore. Sure, the Ravens ran up 55

against the Raiders lastweek, but Oakland hasgiven up 97 points in theirlast two games so that 55has to be taken with signif-icant grains of salt. I sus-pect the Ravens won’t score55...or 35…in Pittsburghtomorrow night. Or maybenot even 25. Or 15.

At least the fans in Philadelphia andChicago had the common decency not to cheerwhen QBs Mike Vick and Jay Cutler wereknocked out of their respective losses toDallas and Houston on Sunday, though I guesswe can’t be so sure of that regarding Philly.Vick or no Vick, the Eagles’ offensive line is infact very offensive and no QB could possiblyhope to have much success behind it.Philadelphia is 11-14 since the start of the 2011season and so Andy Reid, who Eagles fanswon’t appreciate until after he departs, isprobably out the door once yet another disap-pointing season ends

So here we are, nearing Thanksgiving. ThePatriots and Saints and Packers have greatoffenses and non-existent defenses. NewEngland reached the Super Bowl with that for-

mula a year ago, but who really thinks it’llhappen again? Credit to Drew Brees for hold-ing his team together. They started 0-4 and arenow 4-5 and definitely in the NFC wild cardhunt. They knocked the Falcons from theirundefeated perch Sunday, a win that reallycan’t be considered an upset and on back ontrack, despite everything.

The defending champion Giants are in whatseems to be their annual mid season snoozefest. Win in September and October. Sleepthrough November. Have a parade inFebruary. That’s what the G-men have donetwice since 2007. Who’d be stunned if they didit again?

Speaking of not being stunned, would any-one actually be stunned if somehow NotreDame, assuming they remain unbeaten, findsa way to leapfrog Oregon or Kansas State andthe Irish find themselves in the BCS titlegame? Not that I’m a conspiracy theorist, butI can’t think ESPN paid however many bil-lions for a national championship contestbetween the Ducks and Wildcats. Can you?

Ah, yes, Wildcats. This time the hoop vari-ety as in Kentucky’s defending basketballchamps. Every year John Calapari brings in awhole new group of freshmen starters and

every year the ‘Cats are immediately anddeservedly ranked in the top three. LastFriday, Kentucky won their season opener,beating a scrappy Maryland squad, 72-69.Sure, it was a loss, but it made us Terps fanstake notice amid rising hopes of returning tothe Dance in March. That’d be nice since thefootball team has run out of quarterbacks inCollege Park. There were four on the roster tostart the season and now there are, well, none.Maryland’s current quarterback is an 18 year-old freshman linebacker and his backup is an18 year-old freshman tight end. This is majorD-1 football. Talk about attrition.

And finally, one local college football note.Murdock grad Jack Maliska is wrapping up afine career at Holy Cross where he’s been agenuine star for the Crusaders. You’ll be read-ing more about Jack in a week or so in thisnewspaper, but he’s the proof, along withMolly Martorella out at Oberlin, that kidsfrom small schools in small towns can, withdedication and commitment, crack the prettybig time, and serve as inspiration for thosecoming behind. Way to go, Jack. .

Why, Rex, why?

JERRYCARTON

TALKING

SPORTS

Local skate club still active

BY JERRY CARTONCOURIER CORRESPONDENT

WINCHENDON — For nearly threedecades, the Winchendon Skate Club hasbeen going strong, and this winter will beno exception. That’s the promise from clubvice-president Jessica Souza, who said theorganization is excited about the seasonthat began this month.

Every Saturday morning from 8-10 a.m.,you can find skaters at the WinchendonSchool ice rink, launching preparations forthe year-end show in March, but notneglecting newcomers either.

“25 minute lessons are available everyweek,” said Souza, adding the club has aslew of new members this year. “We wanteveryone to feel comfortable.”

“Our coaches, Maureen Brooks andMary Parento, are great teachers and theyreally make everyone feel welcome,” saidSouza.

But while there are new members, Souzaacknowledged there’s competition outthere.

“We understand — there’s Pop Warner —there are all sorts of activities so in orderto encourage parents to bring their kids tous, we need to work hard and show thatthis is a great place for kids and families.Admittedly, it’s a struggle to do what we do,but we’re really proud of our program,”she remarked.

To that end, some 3,500 fliers went outthis fall to schools in Winchendon,Ashburnham, and Gardner.

“We always welcome any new faces,”said Souza.

The season runs for 16 weeks and fami-lies can sign up for the entire winter for$400 or choose a $40 session that includesskate lessons.

“A lot of us skated in the club, and it ismostly girls, though we do have some boys,when we were kids, and now it’s fun tohave our own kids doing the same,” Souzasaid. The club used to skate at the ClarkMemorial YMCA facility, but when thatrink closed, the organization moved to theWinchendon School.

“Ice time is valuable, so we’re glad wehave a couple hours on Saturday,” Souzanoted.

Open skate time is also available onSaturdays and Sundays, and anyone wish-ing to participate should check with theWinchendon School for specific times.

More information is available at skate-club@yahoo.

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental MagazineDear EarthTalk: Is it true that

cutting and burning trees addsmore global warming pollution tothe atmosphere than all the carsand trucks in the world com-bined? — Mitchell Vale,Houston, TX

By most accounts, deforesta-tion in tropical rainforests addsmore carbon dioxide to the atmos-phere than the sum total of carsand trucks on the world’s roads.According to the World CarfreeNetwork (WCN), cars and trucksaccount for about 14 percent ofglobal carbon emissions, whilemost analysts attribute upwardsof 15 percent to deforestation.

The reason that logging is sobad for the climate is that whentrees are felled they release thecarbon they are storing into theatmosphere, where it mingleswith greenhouse gases from othersources and contributes to globalwarming accordingly. The upshotis that we should be doing asmuch to prevent deforestation aswe are to increase fuel efficiencyand reduce automobile usage.

According to theEnvironmental Defense Fund, aleading green group, 32 millionacres of tropical rainforest werecut down each year between 2000and 2009 — and the pace of defor-estation is only increasing.

“Unless we change the presentsystem that rewards forestdestruction, forest clearing willput another 200 billion tons ofcarbon into the atmosphere incoming decades…,” says EDF.

“Any realistic plan to reduceglobal warming pollution suffi-ciently — and in time — to avoiddangerous consequences mustrely in part on preserving tropicalforests,” reports EDF. But it’shard to convince the poor resi-dents of the Amazon basin andother tropical regions of theworld to stop cutting down treeswhen the forests are still worthmore dead than alive.

“Conservation costs money,while profits from timber, char-coal, pasture and cropland drivepeople to cut down forests,” addsEDF. Exacerbating global warm-ing isn’t the only negative impact

of tropical deforestation. It alsowipes out biodiversity: More thanhalf of the world’s plant and ani-mal species live in tropical rain-forests.

One way some tropical coun-tries are reducing deforestation isthrough participation in theUnited Nations’ ReducingEmissions from Deforestationand Forest Degradation program.REDD essentially works to estab-lish incentives for the people whocare for the forest to manage itsustainably while still being ableto benefit economically. Examplesinclude using less land (andtherefore cutting fewer trees) foractivities such as coffee growingand meat and milk production.Participating nations can thenaccrue and sell carbon pollutioncredits when they can prove theyhave lowered deforestation belowa baseline. The REDD programhas channeled over $117 millionin direct financial aid and educa-tional support into national defor-estation reduction efforts in 44developing countries acrossAfrica, Asia and Latin America

since its 2008 inception.Brazil is among the countries

embracing REDD among otherefforts to reduce carbon emis-sions. Thanks to the program,Brazil has slowed deforestationwithin its borders by 40 percentsince 2008 and is on track toachieve an 80 percent reductionby 2020. Environmentalists areoptimistic that the initial successof REDD in Brazil bodes well forreducing deforestation in otherparts of the tropics as well.

CONTACTS: WCN, www.world-carfree.net; EDF, www.edf.org;REDD, www.un-redd.org.

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HIS NICKNAME ISNOW ‘LUCKY’

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Alex Quintal just stopped at Chick’sTavern last weekend with his buddies fora beer, but found the Winchendon YouthHockey was holding its annual meat raf-fle. So, he ponied up, and won a turkey.Then another. Then another. By the timethe photo was taken, he had taken one tothe car and had these two in front of him;and the evening was still young.

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displayed on both floors of thequaint museum. Delight in theambience of the gift giving season.Find that special gift for the peopleyou care about in an old-fashionedholiday setting. This is a new typeof shopping experience featuringquilts, paintings, lead glass, bakedgoods, ornaments and feather treesand so much more. There will benothing else like it for miles around!Admission is a non-perishable fooditem to be donated to the local foodpantry. Questions: contact theorganizer Judith Graves (603) 239-8005. The Amos J. Blake HouseMuseum is located on the historictown common, Route 119. Contactfhs@myfairpoint.net or call (603)585-7742 for directions. This eventcan also be found on facebook.

STREAMLINING REGISTRATION

GARDNER — Mount WachusettCommunity College is hosting aseries of advising and registrationevents to provide new and prospec-tive students with a one-stop oppor-tunity to streamline the enrollmentprocess in preparation for theupcoming spring semester.

During the Smart StartRegistration events, newly acceptedand prospective students willreceive academic advising, assis-tance with course selection, infor-mation about financial aid and aca-demic technologies, assessmenttesting and more.

The half-day sessions will takeplace at noon on the following dates:Saturday, Nov. 17, Monday Nov. 19,Monday, Nov. 26, Wednesday, Nov. 28,Monday, Dec. 10 and Friday Dec. 14at the Gardner campus; Friday, Nov.30 at the Leominster campus; andWednesday, Dec. 5 at the Devenscampus.

MWCC provides academic andcareer opportunities that preparestudents to transfer to a four-yearcollege or university or to begin acareer. The college offers more than45 associate degree and academiccertificate programs at its 269-acremain campus in Gardner, satellitecampuses in Devens andLeominster, at a program-specificsite in Fitchburg, and online.

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amenities include the AcademicSupport Center and LaChanceLibrary, the Center for CivicLearning and CommunityEngagement, the Center ofExcellence for Veteran StudentSuccess, the 555-seat Theatre at theMount, the Fitness & WellnessCenter, the Garrison Center forEarly Childhood Education, and aBarnes & Noble college bookstore.

For more information or to regis-ter for a Smart Start event, contactthe office of admissions at (978) 630-9110 or admissions@mwcc.edu.Students may register online for aSmart Start event atmwcc.edu/smartstart.

GATEWAY TO COLLEGE

GARDNER — The Gateway toCollege program at MountWachusett Community College isaccepting applications for thespring semester, which begins Jan.22. The program is forMassachusetts residents ages 16 to21 who have left high school or atrisk of leaving high school withouta diploma. Home schooled studentsare also eligible to apply.

The entire program takes placeon the college campus and providesa second chance for students whostruggled within the traditionalhigh school environment. Gatewayto College is funded through schoolchoice funds from the Ralph C.Mahar Regional School District andis administered by MountWachusett Community College.

The program covers the cost ofcollege courses and textbooks, andthe courses count toward highschool and college credits.Graduates typically complete a sig-nificant amount of their freshmanyear of college while enrolled in theprogram. Gateway students havefull access to campus resources anda dedicated resource specialist foracademic advising, counseling,tutoring, and instructional support.

Applicants must attend a three-day information session to be con-sidered for the program. The infor-mation sessions will take place onthe following days at MWCC’sGardner campus: Nov. 27, 28 and 29;Dec. 11, 12 and 13; Dec. 18, 19 and 20;and Jan. 8, 9 and 10. The first day ofeach session will take place 6:30 to8:30 p.m. in Room W12; the secondday will take place 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.and the final day of each sessionwill take place 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

To register for an upcoming infor-

mation session, call (978) 630-9248.

AUDITIONSGARDNER — Theatre at the

Mount announces auditions for itsupcoming production of 9 to 5, theMusical.

9 to 5: The Musical is a hilariousstory of friendship and revenge inthe Rolodex era. This is the story ofthree unlikely friends who conspireto take control of their companyand learn there’s nothing they can’tdo — even in a man’s world.Outrageous, thought-provoking andeven a little romantic, 9 to 5: TheMusical is about teaming up andtaking care of business...and maybe the next best thing to a raise!

Director Rob Houle is looking fora large adult cast, ages 16 and up.Please note that everyone who iscast must be able to look 18 or older.For complete character descrip-tions go to the TAM website atwww.mwcc.edu/tam

Auditions will be held in room 182at Mount Wachusett CommunityCollege on Monday, Dec. 3 andThursday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. sharp.

All should prepare a short vocalselection that displays range andability, preferably from the show.There will also be cold readingsfrom the script for lead roles and amovement/dance audition for all.

9 to 5, the Musical runs Feb. 22, 23,March, 1, and 2 at 8 p.m.; and March3 at 2 p.m.

For additional information con-tact Professor Gail Steele at (978)630-9162 org_steele@mwcc.mass.edu

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trees, wreaths, themed baskets,quilted items, wood crafted items,dollhouses and more to be raffled tobenefit the Gardner Museum, 28Pearl St. Drawing to take place Dec.1 at 2 p.m. and need not be present towin.

The display is now on until Dec. 1and the Museum is open Wednesdayand Thursday, 1-4 p.m.; Friday 1-7p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10a.m.-4 p.m. Limited hours on Dec. 1:10 a.m.-1 p.m. with the drawing at 2p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday,except for special groups of 20 ormore by appointment only

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Admission $3, children 12 andunder free if with adult.

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Santa is Coming RINDGE — The First

Congregational Church of Rindgewill have its annual Snowflake FairSaturday Nov. 24 at the RindgeTown Meeting House from 9 a.m. -2p.m. There will be HandmadeCrafts, Delicious Baked Goods,Mouth Watering Candy, DecoratedHoliday Wreaths, Antique Linens,Rada Knives, Silent Auction, BasketRaffle, and a hearty lunch availablefor purchase. New this year will bea Tombola. Come find out all aboutit! Of course, Santa will be there tomeet the children from 11 a.m.- 1p.m. So bring your family, friends,and camera. Plan on doing yourHoliday shopping at the FirstCongregational Church Fair. Themoney raised is spent here in thecommunity supporting: The LocalFood Pantry, local families in need,CROP Walk for Hunger, Local YouthScholarships, Cathedral of thePines, Child and Family Services,MAPCS, Mission Projects, and theChurch.

So come and do you HolidayShopping and support theSnowflake Fair!

WINCHENDON COURIER 9Saturday, November 17, 2012

“We want to still look simi-lar to the historical tower,”explained Fr. LeBlanc. “Butwe couldn’t salvage the oldmedallions.”

The crumbling brick andmortar continue to deterio-rate, and have also affectedthe outside wall of the churchbuilding itself; causing interi-or damage to the choir loftand other areas.

Drainage intended to chan-nel water away from thosewalls was clogged by brickand mortar; and waterbacked up and into the build-ing, probably for severalyears.

“As we began this work, wekeep finding more and moreproblems as we dig into thejoints and reconstruction,”said Fr. LeBlanc.

The clay drainage pipinghas been replaced by PVC;

less likely to crack or beaffected by ice or water. Oncethe exterior work is accom-plished, interior damage willalso be addressed.

In addition to the work onthe tower, leaks around thestained glass window in thefront of church and damagenear the pipe organ are alsoon the agenda. Several areasof brick, mortar and jointswill be checked for deteriora-tion and repaired.

Then, sidewalk at the sideof the church near the recto-ry and the steps down to thechurch hall on that side havealready begun to be repaired,where the concrete has alsobecome damaged by weatherand wear.

“The work is needed andwe will just continue with theprogram,” said Fr. LeBlanc.

A request for a grant fromRobinson BroadhurstFoundation last year towardthe repair was not awarded

he said; but the church willreview the work and tryagain since so much workneeds to be done.

“We are quite sure we cantry again and will continuethis program for some time.We are sure some of the proj-ect will meet the criteria forRobinson Broadhurst andlook forward to working withthem.”

In fact, one project notincluded at this time but defi-nitely on the horizon is mak-ing the wonderful TudorGothic building entirelyhandicapped accessible byadding an elevator. That, he iscertain, will be something theFoundation will be willing tolook at as something to possi-bly help fund.

“But that won’t happen fora while, we have so much todo to maintain this wonderfulproperty. It is so beautiful,”said Fr. LeBlanc.

Ruth DeAmicis photo

The stairs and sidewalk are also getting attention.

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student learning, growth and achievement.It is hoped the students would achieve at

least a 10 percent growth percentile by nextSeptember.

In addition, Khelfaoui set goals to improvehis communication with the SchoolCommittee, to continue the teacher evalua-

tion process as demanded by new guidelines,train instructors in new technology and makebetter use of data.

The goals were supported by timelines andactions using administrators, the data ware-house and online resources for support.

There was also a need to seek grant fundingfor some projects, including technologyinstruction and hardware purchases.

GOALS continued from page 1

this specific time marked theending of most of the majorhostilities of World War I, avery solemn and humblingperiod. An empty chairremained at the podium torepresent the POW-MIA ser-vicemen and women whonever returned home. TheMurdock Chamber Singersperformed several songsincluding ‘God BlessAmerica’ and ‘Let Us Walk InPeace’. The Scouts honoredthe veterans with a huge‘thank you’ sign and recitedverbiage in poetic apprecia-tion. Later, Legion membersproceeded to BroadviewAssisted Living to honorthose veterans living there.Each veteran has their nameread and a Legion member, ofthe same branch of service ifpossible, presented them withan American Flag followedwith a hand salute.

Stories of armed serviceveterans are deep and com-prehensive. Marine SergeantHenry (Hank) Doody, retired,is one such example. Heenlisted in the Marine Corpsin 1952 and served in Korea. Itis true that “…the Marineuniform he was wearing wasthe same one he wore whileserving in Korea although itwas a little tight now from theadded muscles he now hasdeveloped working on the

farm since his dis-charge.” Hank (ashe likes to be called)served as a musi-cian. He was thesmallest stature inthe band and playedthe biggest instru-ment, the tuba. Theairbase where hewas stationed was ahotbed of activity.On June 4, 1953, TedWilliams crash land-ed his plane while itwas still ablaze,refusing to ditch itover enemy territo-ry. The plane hit theground with no land-ing gear, at approxi-mately 250 mph, andcame to rest justinches from the endof the runway. Hankalso served withMarine pilot JohnGlenn.

With our nation’sconflicts today, ourveterans and theirfamilies need more supportthan ever. The AmericanLegion Auxiliary works dili-gently to assist in providingtangible help. Coral MayGrout, EdD. is national chair-man of the LegislativeCommittee. Her work inWashington DC, particularlywith United States SenatorRichard Lugar, has produceda plethora of assistance andopportunity. While still in the

ongoing development stages,you can access importantinformation throughwww.ALAforVeterans.organd link to ‘Gateway toServices’ at the very top ofthe page.

To all who have served, areserving and will serve in thefuture, thank you all from agrateful town in the greatestnation on earth, the UnitedStates of America.

Patricia Lentz photos

The youngest Boy Scouts had a plan to make certain veterans understood how much they were appreciat-ed.

VETERANS continued from page 1

Marine Sgt. Henry (Hank) Doody, still in hisuniform from the 1950s; with Airman 1stClass Paul Chitpanya and Sr. Airman DillionMarinelli.

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ment as of June 30.Kreidler requested the DPW

superintendent contact the rail-road company and inform themthe town will be pulling up thetracks across Central Street, butwould not do so until confirmationfrom the railroad company.Kreidler said quotes were also outto get crosswalks painted.

The board requested a monthlyupdate from the planning anddevelopment office.

Gould said under no circum-stances would he be in favor ofputting John White back on theplanning board with his recenttreatment of others and pastactions on the zoning task forcesign ordinance and Peter

Antonellis’ Chapter 61B sale.Barrows said we have 25 vacan-cies to fill and he cannot go alongwith Gould’s feelings. Kreidler

said he was close to agreeing withGould in consideration of recentevents.

Gould said RobinsonBroadhurst representatives wouldbe coming to town in August andhe is interested in talking to themabout what they look for in appli-cation requests and what satisfiesthem.

It was decided to also ask thetown accountant to the July 17meeting and to have the goals andobjectives for the town managerprepared.

The Courier will continue toreview the released minutes infuture editions.

SESSIONS continued from page 2

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BY COLETTE KOTOCHSPECIAL TO THE COURIER

Barack Obama won! Althoughhis victory was not as flavored asthe 2008 discourse; the crowdswere not heavily enthusiastic asthis year’s victory. TheWashington Post mentioned,“That it is the most expensive elec-tion in history, and has the samepolitical scene secretion.”

Observers said, “Despite the factthat the American economy is stillsuffering, Obama has succeeded inpersuading the Americans to re-elect him.”

In an eloquent speech, byPresident Barack Obama, hepledged to continue the marchtoward what failed to achieve inhis first term; and said at theMcCormack Place convention cen-ter he would extend his hand toall, and will work withRepublicans to overcome econom-ic problems and massive debt,praising the great American val-ues.

He said, “We are not divided asmuch as what drives our politicalsystem to believe, we are moreimportant than the sum of ourindividual ambitions combinedand we are not just a bunch statesand democratic republic.”

“In the coming weeks andmonths, I intend to extend myhand to work with officials in bothcamps to tackle the problemstogether and I look forward to sitwith governor Mitt Romney to talkabout what we can do together tomove this country forward.”

The President seemed opti-mistic, tolerant, and cooperative.Obama’s re-election, is owed topromises especially in fixing theeconomy, which is a priority for60% of voters. Obama has stakedsince 2009 on the voters of theworkers sectors; he supported theUS auto industry injected $62 bil-lion in federal money into ailingGeneral Motors and Chrysler.Ohio rewarded him because hesaved GM. A favorite buzz was,“Bin Laden Died but GM has not. “

Health care constitutes a greatsignificance for women there, and53% voted for Obama due to thehealth care program, that will facean uphill battle in congress espe-cially in the House ofRepresentatives; where the major-ity of seats are Republican.

Abroad Obama is a successfulcommercial brand. Russia andChina welcomed Obama’s re-elec-tion, and an official for theRepublican party said, “If theEuropeans voted, they would votefor Obama.’’

The Arab world consideredObama the “Best in the alleviationof extremism.” Obama withdrewthe country’s troops from Iraq andpromised to withdraw them fromAfghanistan and though he did notclose Guantanamo prison as prom-ised. Syria remains a challenge forObama; and he made efforts forthe resumption of negotiationsbetween Israelis and Palestinians.Obama did not visited Israel aspresident but still committed to itssecurity. He said on March 5, “Our

commitment to the security ofIsrael is rock solid. And as I’vesaid to the prime minister in everysingle one of our meetings theUnited States will always haveIsrael’s back when it comes toIsrael’s security. This is a bondthat is based not only on our mutu-al security interests and economicinterests but is also based on com-mon values and the incredible peo-ple -to-people contacts that wehave between our two countries.”

To discuss this topic, SiblyTalhami and Cliff Scheckterjoined Al Jazeera channel on thenext day of the election. Talhami,a political science professor at theUniversity of Maryland said, “Themost important thing in democra-cy is accepting the results it wasdemonstrated when Romneycalled Obama congratulatinghim.”

Telhami added that Obama mis-sion is not easy because theRepublicans retain a majority inthe House of Representatives. Interms of international relations,Talhami continued that the UnitedStates will go to a new form ofrelations with Russia and Chinaalso.

Obama tried an intensive diplo-macy with Iran and will try againthe similar diplomacy with Israel;and Obama’s interest is Egypt toensure the success of the upcom-ing presidential election that willtake place in the next years.

Talhami saw there is noprogress concerning the peacebetween Israel and Palestine; it is

fouled by Israeli settlement build-ing. Telhami expects Obama willtry to stop settlements and willbring both parties to the dialoguetable. Telhami saw that Israelfears the election’s results inJanuary 2013 and the opposition,which include the Labor party andKadima party, is satisfied with there-election of Obama. Both candi-date’s parties are approachingObama.

“Cliff Scheckter a political ana-lyst in the Democratic party andexpected many achievements.”said Obama. He would be morecourageous and willing to sign anagreement with the Republicansto address the outstanding issueson the internal front and the exter-nal front adding, the fact thatdemocrats have a majority in theSenate, would help Obama passsome laws. Obama gave theRepublicans a lot of concessions,in Syrian affairs.

Scheckter said, “I believeObama will use his diplomatictools for peace making noticed thehot files concerning Iran andSyria and the Palestinian state”.Scheckter will not see a change inthe policy of Obama and said,“Obama’s policy contrary toRomney policy relying on peace.”

Telhami upheld Scheckter’sview for Obama’s peace plan andsaid, “The United States does nothave the intention to fall into anew war or any military interven-tion in Syria or any threat for Iranother than imposing sanctions forits nuclear plan.”

As for the Arab Americans, themajority absented themselvesfrom the electoral process afterSeptember 11, or they voted silent-ly for the Democratic party andabandoned the Republicans inlarge numbers. Obama is the bestchoice among the Arabs for hisopen-door policy. He gave in hisfirst reign interview to Saudi KingFahd Arab Channel and delivereda speech at the University of Cairourged the Arab to make peace withIsrael then Arabs see hope inObama, finding to cheer their vic-tory spread on social net workingsites.

Obama’s moderate policy is themain cause for his re-election,despite his failure to save the econ-omy and the accumulation ofdebt. The positive side, is Obama’ssupport for GM auto industry, andkept the industry continuing sincebottoming out in 2009. ExternallyObama’s support for the Arabsrevolutions has given the people aliberal impression.

Syrian’s file remains the mostcomplicated file and faced a lack ofdisagreement between Russia andAmerica in resolving Syria’s nodeassociated with Iran nuclear pro-gram node. In this matter, Russiarefused to disengage with Iranwhich it considers an alternativefor maintaining the balance ofpowers between the east and thewest either Obama’s will workhard in his second term to find asolution about these issues,Obama’s promises remains toweight on the next four years.

Most expensive victory of all time

WINCHENDON COURIER 11Saturday, November 17, 2012

WINCHENDONZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)

Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will holda PUBLIC HEARING on Wed, 11/28/12 at7:15 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on theapplication of Robert Betourney of 145Island Rd, Winchendon, MA 01475 for landlocated at 42 Spruce St., Winchendon, MA01475 and owned by R.C. Bishop ofWorcester, 49 Elm St. Worcester, MA 01609.Said affected Property also identified asWinchendon Assessor’s Map 5B2 Parcels 70& 71 to hear a Variance requesting relief of12’ to the side setback under Section 13.6.3Cof the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to allowthe Convent to be separated from theImmaculate Heart of Mary Church andRectory and stand on a separate lot in aPlanned Development Zone. A copy of theapplication is available at the Dept. of P&D,Winchendon Town Hall. All interested per-sons should plan to attend.

Robert Marshall, ChairZoning Board of Appeals

November 10, 2012November 17, 2012

WINCHENDONZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA)

Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will holda PUBLIC HEARING on Wed, 11/28/12 at7:05 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on theapplication of Craig W. Stevenson of 14Boucher Rd., Lunenburg, MA 01462 for landlocated on 116 Beachview Dr. Winchendon,MA 01475 and owned by James & JaniceMcDonald of 208 Coach Club Dr., Titusville,FL 32780. Property also identified asWinchendon Assessor’s Map M11 Parcel 10to hear a Variance requesting relief of 20’ tothe side setback & 34’ to the front setbackunder Section 13.6.3C of the WinchendonZoning Bylaws as well as a Finding that theextension of the non-conforming lot coverageis not more detrimental than the current non-conforming lot coverage to allow the con-struction of a 36’ x 24’ garage in a R40-Suburban Residential Zoning District. A copyof the application is available at the Dept. ofP&D, Winchendon Town Hall. All interestedpersons should plan to attend.

Robert Marshall, ChairZoning Board of Appeals

November 10, 2012November 17, 2012

(SEAL)COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT12 MISC 470230

TO: Richard Alliy, Jr. and Vickie Alliyand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.:Northern Massachusetts Telephone WorkersCommunity Credit Unionclaiming to have an interest in a Mortgagecovering real property in Winchendon num-bered 259 Spring Street, given by RichardAlliy, Jr., and Vickie Alliy to NorthernMassachusetts Telephone WorkersCommunity Credit Union dated May 22,2009, and recorded in Worcester CountyRegistry of Deeds in Book 44295, Page 50,has/have filed with this court a complaint fordetermination of Defendant’s/Defendants’Servicemembers status.

If you now are, or recently have been, inthe active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitledto the benefits of the Servicemembers CivilRelief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of theabove-mentioned property on that basis,then you or your attorney must file a writtenappearance and answer in this court atThree Pemberton Square, Boston, MA02108 on or before December 17, 2012 oryou will be forever barred from claiming thatyou are entitled to the benefits of said Act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER ChiefJustice of this Court on November 5, 2012.Attest:

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

November 17, 2012

(SEAL)COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT469855

ORDER OF NOTICETO:Richard J. GreenwoodKaren I. Ericksonand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.:Wells Fargo Bank, NA,claiming to have an interest in a Mortgagecovering real property in 566 LakeviewDrive, Winchendon, given by Karen I.Erickson and Richard J. Greenwood toMortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. as nominee for, AccessNational Mortgage, its successors andassigns, dated January 26, 2006, recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds at Book 38527,Page 54, and now held by plaintiff by assign-ment, has/have filed with this court a com-plaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status.

If you now are, or recently have been, inthe active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitledto the benefits of the Servicemembers CivilRelief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of theabove-mentioned property on that basis,then you or your attorney must file a writtenappearance and answer in this court atThree Pemberton Square, Boston, MA02108 on or before December 10, 2012 oryou will be forever barred from claiming thatyou are entitled to the benefits of said Act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER ChiefJustice of this Court on October 24, 2012.Attest:

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

November 17, 2012

(SEAL)THE COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT2012 MISC. 470266ORDER OF NOTICE

To:Wendy J. Lindfors; John M. Lindforsand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.:JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. successor bymerger to Chase Home Finance, LLCclaiming to have an interest in a Mortgage

covering real property in 51 IndependenceDrive Winchendon given by Wendy J.Lindfors and John M. Lindfors to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc., datedMarch 3, 2004, and recorded with theWorcester County (Worcester District)Registry of Deeds at Book 32991, Page 61and now held by the plaintiff by assignmenthas/have filed with this court a complaint fordetermination of Defendant’s/Defendants’Servicemembers status.

If you now are, or recently have been, inthe active military service of the UnitedStates of America, then you may be entitledto the benefits of the Servicemembers CivilRelief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of theabove-mentioned property on that basis,then you or your attorney must file a writtenappearance and answer in this court atThree Pemberton Square, Boston, MA02108 on or before December 24, 2012 oryou will be forever barred from claiming thatyou are entitled to the benefits of said Act.

Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER ChiefJustice of this Court on November 6, 2012.Attest:

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

201009-0146-bluNovember 17, 2012

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OFREAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Powerof Sale contained in a certain mortgagegiven by John Fitzgerald to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc. asnominee for Credit Suisse FinancialCorporation, dated February 16, 2007 andrecorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds inBook 40707, Page 259 which mortgage U.S.Bank National Association, as trustee, onbehalf of the holders of the CSMC Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series2007-3 is the present holder, by assignmentfrom Mortgage Electronic RegistrationSystems, Inc. as nominee for Credit SuisseFinancial Corporation to U.S. Bank, NationalAssociation, as Trustee, on Behalf of theHolders of the CSMC Mortgage-BackedPass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-3recorded in Book 49184, Page 311, forbreach of the conditions of said mortgageand for the purpose of foreclosing, the samewill be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM onDecember 3, 2012, on the mortgaged prem-ises located at 115 West Street,Winchendon, MA 01475, all and singular thepremises described in said mortgage,TO WIT:A certain parcel of land, with the buildingsthereon, situated on the easterly side of WestStreet in the town of Winchendon, WorcesterCounty; Massachusetts, being shown as Lot"B" on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land asSurveyed for Gerald C. Clapp et ux,Winchendon, Mass., Scale: 1 inch = 50 feet,August 6, 1973, Michael S. Szoc, Surveyor”,recorded in the Worcester District Registry ofDeeds at Plan Book 386, Plan 69, more par-ticularly bounded and described as follows:BEGINNING at the southwesterly cornerthereof, at an iron pipe in the easterly line ofWest Street at land now or formerly of JamesW. Sullivan, et ux; thenceTHENCE North 29° W., by said street line,171.1 feet to an iron pin at land now or for-merly of Gerald C. Clapp et ux, and being thesouthwesterly corner of Lot "A" on said plan;THENCE North 61° E., by said Clapp land,

283.5 feet to an iron pin at land now or for-merly of Thereon Flint et ux;THENCE South 29° E., 74.1 feet to an ironpipe;THENCE North 83° E. 29.7 feet to an ironpipe at land now or formerly of Kathleen D.Perkins, the preceding two courses by saidFlint Land;THENCE South 10° E., by said Perkins land,about 90 feet to an iron pipe;

THENCE South 61° W., still by said Perkinsland and land of aforementioned James W.Sullivan et ux, 278.4 feet to the easterly lineof West Street and the point of beginning.Subject to a right of way fifteen (15) feet inwidth running a distance of 133 feet easterlyalong the most southerly line of the above-described premises.Also subject to drainage rights therein asrecited in Book 3753, Page 119 and Book2389, Page 132, should same still affect thelocus.

For mortgagors' title see deed recordedwith the Worcester County (WorcesterDistrict) Registry of Deeds in Book 23098,Page 126, and also at Book 40707, Page255.

These premises will be sold and con-veyed subject to and with the benefit of allrights, rights of way, restrictions, easements,right of ways, covenants, liens or claims inthe nature of liens, improvements, publicassessments, any and all unpaid taxes, taxtitles, tax liens, water and sewer liens andany other municipal assessments or liens orexisting encumbrances of record which are inforce and are applicable, having priority oversaid mortgage, whether or not reference tosuch restrictions, easements, improvements,liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.TERMS OF SALE:

A deposit of TEN THOUSAND($10,000.00) DOLLARS by certified or bankcheck will be required to be paid by the pur-chaser at the time and place of sale. The bal-ance is to be paid by certified or bank checkat ABLITT|SCOFIELD, P.C., 304 CambridgeRoad, Woburn, MA 01801, other terms andconditions will be provided at the place ofsale. The description of the premises con-tained in said mortgage shall control in theevent of an error in this publication.

OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BEANNOUNCED AT THE SALE.

Present holder of said mortgageU.S. Bank National Association, astrustee, on behalf of the holders ofthe CSMC Mortgage-Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2007-3

By its Attorneys,

/s/

ABLITT|SCOFIELD, P.C.304 Cambridge RoadWoburn, MA 01801Telephone: 781-246-8995Fax: 781-246-8994

Date: October 31, 2012

C61.0306-F- Fitzgerald

November 10, 2012November 17, 2012November 24, 2012

LEGALS

SERVING IT UPRuth DeAmicis photo

Alexis Allaire of the United Parish youth group was one of the youngpeople serving at the most recent roast beef supper at the church. Notonly were the young people, dressed in spiffy black and white, workingdiligently at the supper, they had already spent the day raking leavesand doing yard work for several people as service projects through outWinchendon.Two veterans, Al Boudreau and Henry Finch, both Army veterans, weregiven tickets to the next roast beef supper; and all veterans werethanked for their service.

Local politicians part ofpoetry project

ASHBURNHAM — Senator StephenM. Brewer (D-Barre) andRepresentative Rich Bastien (R-Gardner) will meet to recordDowntown Lower Manhattan for theAmericans section of the DowntownLower Manhattan Poetry Project onSaturday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m., at the Up-Side-Sound Recording Studio inAshburnham. Downtown LowerManhattan is a poem that was writtenby artist/poet James Pelletier ofWinchendon.

It is the only poem in the history ofMassachusetts to be endorsed by reso-lutions from the Massachusetts Houseof Representatives and Senate. MayorThomas Menino of Boston hasendorsed the poet’s work. PresidentJimmy Carter praised the poem, andSenator John Kerry has praised theproject.

Brewer and former Senator RobertA. Antonioni were the co-sponsors ofthe Senate Resolution. Bastien’s pred-ecessor, former Representative BobRice and Representative Anne M. Gobi(D-Spencer) co-sponsored the Houseresolution. Other political figuresfrom Massachusetts who will recordthe poem for the Americans sectioninclude: Gobi, Representative SarahPeake (D-Provincetown),Representative Jason M. Lewis (D-Winchester), Antoinioni and Rice.

Pelletier received unexpected praisefrom Will Sealy, an assistant toElizabeth Warren. Sealy’s father wasworking on Wall Street on the morningof Sept. 11, 2001. Pelletier asked Mr.Sealy to show the poem to his father.

Pelletier then received an email stat-ing, “I passed along your work to myfather and he said it was the single bestpiece he has read about that heartwrenching day.” Elizabeth Warrendeclined to participate in the poetryproject, as did former SenatorAntonioni’s successor, SenatorJennifer Flanagan (D-Leominster),and Senator Scott Brown. CandidateJon Zlotnick did not reply to invita-tions to record the poem.

“As a disabled person you get used tobeing ignored and disrespected. Thathas proven quite useful in dealing withcelebrity agents, but I was surprised toencounter that with elected officials.Considering the fact that the poem isabout the Statue of Liberty and a placethat we are all connected to in one way,or another,” said Pelletier.

In the tradition of James Barrie, theauthor of Peter Pan, Pelletier willbequeath the publishing rights to thepoem to the New York DowntownHospital with the stipulation that anyfunds generated from the poem will beused to provide medical care to chil-dren who are in a financially chal-lenged situation.

Pelletier, age 61, volunteered for sev-eral months in the Lower Manhattancommunity in the wake of the terror-ist attack against the United States onSeptember 11, 2001. His involvementwith that community began in 1976,when he created an artwork for theBicentennial Fourth of July celebra-tion for the City of New York. He uti-lized the light systems of the skyscrap-ers in the Financial District to create alightwork. Pelletier received a com-mendation from President GeraldFord for his contribution to ournation’s 200th anniversary. Pelletierhad a sculpture exhibition in BatteryPark funded by Xerox Corporation in

1978. In 1979, he became the onlyartist to transform an entire cityscapeinto a work of art when he created,Night/Light. Pelletier coordinatedthe light systems of the skyscrapersalong the East River on the night ofthe 100th anniversary of Edison’sinvention of the light bulb. In 1981, hewas working on a lightwork with theWorld Trade Center when he becamechronically ill and stopped working fora decade.

SPEAKING OUTCoral Grout photo

Former Commander of Eugene M.Connor Post 193 American Legion MarkDesmarais was among the speakers atthe Veterans’ Day program.

NEWS BRIEFS

Halloween is over,and whether left-over pumpkins wereused as harvest dec-

orations, or just never madethe grade as a Jack-O-Lantern, the big question is:What to do with these per-fectly good sugar pumpkins?From whipping up a varietyof pumpkin treats to prep-ping puree` and freezing for future use thefollowing recipes, culled from old files andthe Internet, promote pumpkin repurpos-ing!

*** Preparing Pumpkin: Freezing cooked,

pureed pumpkin is a favored way to preservethe taste and texture of pumpkin for use inholiday recipes. Sugar or pie pumpkins are

ideal candidates for freezingas the pulp is thicker andfirmer. To easily prepare apumpkin for pureeing, simplyplace the whole fruit in themicrowave for about a minuteor so to soften the skin. Thiswill make the pumpkin mucheasier to peel. Cut the pump-kin in large slices, peel theskin and remove the strings

and seeds. Then cut the slices into smallerpieces. Boil the pumpkin pieces until tender,then mash or process the pumpkin pulp untilit forms a smooth, thick puree. To store, freezein Ziploc bags or frost safe containers. ***

Pumpkin Granola: Autumn tastes such aspumpkin puree, maple syrup and cranberriesmix with crunchy pumpkin seeds and nutsand for a seasonal taste treat you can enjoythroughout the season.

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups rolled oats; 2 1/2 cupspuffed rice cereal (like Rice Krispies); 2 tea-spoons pumpkin pie spice mix; 3/4 tsp salt; 3/4cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin;1/4 cup smooth applesauce; 1/4 cup maplesyrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup choppednuts; such as walnuts pecans, pecans, etc; ?cup pumpkin seeds; 1 cup raisins and driedcranberries

Directions: Preheat the oven to 325º and linea large baking sheet with parchment paper. Ina large bowl, combine oats, puffed rice cereal.In a medium bowl, whisk together spices, salt,sugar, applesauce (smooth), pumpkin puree,maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until verysmooth. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingre-dients and stir with a spatula or large spoon

until mixture is evenly coated. Spread on pre-pared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for30 minutes, then turn over the granola care-fully using a large wide spatula, spreading asthin as possible. Sprinkle the nuts onto thegranola, and bake for additional 15 minutes,until crisp and golden. If center isn’t fullydried, remove the edges of the cooked granolato a cooling rack and let the rest cook foranother 10-15 minutes until done. Cool on panor on a fine wire rack. Break up granola. Adddried fruit before serving.

*** Pumpkin Ginger Cookies: Fresh pumpkin

transforms into a crisp cookie with this oldfashioned recipe.

Ingredients: ? cup of butter, softened; 1 cupgranulated sugar, plus more for rolling thecookies; ? cup fresh pumpkin puree; 1 egg; 1teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purposeflour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoonscinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions: In a large bowl beat the butterand sugar together until creamy and smooth.Add the pumpkin, molasses, egg, and vanillaextract, mix until well combined. Meanwhile,in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, bak-ing soda, spices, and salt. Add dry ingredientsto wet ingredients and mix until combined.Refrigerate dough for at least an hour. Tobake, preheat oven to 350° F. Line a bakingsheet with a parchment paper. Roll spoonsized balls of dough in granulated sugar untilwell coated and place on prepared bakingsheet, about two inches apart. Bake for 10-12minutes, or until cookies look cracked and setat the edges. The cookies will still be soft. Let

the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a fewminutes after removing them from the oven,then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.Makes about three dozen cookies.

*** Pumpkin Latte: Leftover pumpkin elevates

a simple cup of Joe to holiday gourmet status!Ingredients: two cups whole or 1% milk; twotablespoons pumpkin puree; two tablespoonsgranulated sugar; two tablespoons pure vanil-la; ? teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or substitute1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp cloves, 1/8 tsp nut-meg, and a scant pinch of ground ginger); 3/4cup of strong, brewed coffee (or substituteone half cup espresso).

Directions: Place coffee and milk in a smallcrockpot. Mix in the pumpkin, vanilla andspices. Cover and cook on high for an hour ortwo. When ready, whisk again to mix. Ladleinto mugs and top with whipped cream andshaved cinnamon if desired. This recipe willserve two people. You can double or triple therecipe as needed.

*** Easy Pumpkin Bread: Simple and easy, this

classic pumpkin bread recipe can be doubled.Loaves freeze well.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoonof salt; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoonbaking soda; 1 cup pumpkin puree`; 1/2 cupolive oil; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tea-spoon each nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice; ?cup chopped walnuts.

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F Sifttogether the flour, salt, sugar, and baking soda.Mix together pumpkin, oil, eggs, 1/4 cup ofwater, and spices. Lightly combine with thedry ingredients. Stir in the nuts. Pour into awell greased loaf pan. Bake 50-60 minutesuntil toothpick comes out clean.

*** Do you have a helpful hint or handy tip that

has worked for you? Do you have a questionregarding household or garden matters? If so,why not share them with readers of TheWinchendon Courier? Send questions and/orhints to: Take the Hint! C/o the SouthbridgeEvening News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA01550. Or E-mail _KDRR@aol.com.(KDRR@aol.com). Hints are entered into adrawing for dinner for two at the historicPublick House Inn.

Pumpkin Possibilities: Recipes that Recycle!

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WINCHENDON — Church fairs are part and parcel of the holidays and the Immaculate Heart of Mary held its annual fall fair last weekend, with people crowding the hall and enjoy-ing not only a little fun, a little shopping and a little good food; but a nice visit with one another as well.

It’s always a good way to do a little fund raising for a parish as well.

The Goodwin family, including the newest addition, looks over the bake sale wares offered by SueGiardini.

Ruth DeAmicis photos

Well it may be a form of gambling, but no one can control just where a volleyball will land!

A day at the fair