6 56525 10391 9 (508) 943-4800 Newsstand: 75 cents www.auburnnews.net Saturday, January 19, 2013 INSIDE SENIORS ................A5 OPINION ................A6 CALENDAR ..............A7 OBITUARIES ............A7 SPORTS ..........A10-11 T HIS HIS WEEK WEEK ’ S Q UOTE UOTE “Regret for wasted time is more wasted time.” Mason Cooley O PINION PINION GET YOUR POINT ACROSS PAGE A6 W HA HAT T O DO A CALENDAR OF AREA EVENTS PAGE A7 SPORTS Rockets Roundup Page A10 LEARNING Rocket of the Week Page A4 LOCAL Strength in unity Page A2 ‘Bella still lives on’ BY JOY RICHARD STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — Nearly a decade later, the memory of Bella Capaldi lives on through the compassion and open arms of one local can- cer family center. Speaking with Auburn res- ident and Bella’s dad, Ralph Capaldi, it was clear that even with the sadness that comes with the loss of a child, he and his wife have found a way to celebrate the short life of their first daughter. The Capaldis will host the 10th Annual Bella’s Ball on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at The Manor in West Boylston. Ralph said all of the pro- ceeds will go to benefit Why Me? Sherry’s House in Worcester. He described Sherry’s House as a sanctu- ary for childhood cancer patients and their families, and an organization that greatly supported Bella and their family during her ill- ness. Ralph said tickets are $50 per person. To reserve tickets or to donated directly Why Me? Sherry’s House Capaldi said to call him at 508-832-9934 or log onto www.whyme.org and click on the Bella’s Ball link on the right hand side of the page. To date, Ralph said Bella’s Ball has raised $129,000 for the Worcester childhood can- cer home. He said he and his wife, Kim, will always feel connected to the group, which took them under their wing during one of the most difficult times in their lives. “Our daughter Isabella Rose, was born on Dec. 11, 2001, and was born with can- cer,” said Ralph during a phone interview last week. “We didn’t know until the moment she was born, because she had a tumor/growth on her neck and we knew something was wrong.” He said from the moment Local celebrities gearing up for AYFS dancing fundraiser Courtesy photo A snapshot of a baby Bella Capaldi. Her parents, family and friends will honor Capaldi for the 10th year in a row at Bella’s Ball, a cancer fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 16. BELLA ’S BALL TO MARK A DECADE OF FUNDRAISING Please Read BELLA, page A8 BY AMANDA COLLINS STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — Local celebri- ties are lacing up their danc- ing shoes in preparation of the fourth annual Auburn Dancing With The Stars. Putting their egos aside, the amateur dancers will be tangoing, waltzing and cha- cha-ing for a crowd all in the name of charity. The event, which pairs local “stars” with dance teachers from the Sally McDermott Dance Center, benefits Auburn Youth and Family Services, a nonprofit that provides 16 programs and services, such as coun- seling, after school pro- grams, and an in-house food pantry, to those in need. Of all the fundraisers and special events AYFS puts on each year, Dancing With The Stars has proven to be one of the most successful and entertaining, said the organi- zation’s executive director Sally D’Arcangelo. “When this all started four years ago, we didn’t really know how it would work out. We didn’t know if people would be excited, or if they would even come out to see it,” she said. “But it just took off, right off the bat. It’s a great, fun evening that peo- ple really look forward to.” So much so that this year’s event has already sold out. AYFS has started a waiting list for tickets, and will notify people in late January if more seats become available. D’Arcangelo attributes the fundraiser’s success to the stars’ willingness to try something new. Most of them have no dance experi- ence at all. “The community members who participate really put on a great show. They come out of their comfort zones and, truly, they look great,” she said. In previous years, locals who have braved the stage have included everyone from politicians to cops to busi- BY AMANDA COLLINS STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — The shoe man is back. Also known as Alexander Diaz, the Charlton resident earned the nickname when he collected 120,000 pairs of shoes for the needy in 2009, later receiving Worcester’s key to the city and prompting an award-winning documentary that recorded the undertaking, “One Pair at a Time.” This time around, Diaz is stepping the effort up, so to speak, with a collection he calls “Feet Need Shoes.” His goal is to col- lect 200,000 pairs of shoes for the interna- tional nonprofit Soles4Souls, which will distribute them worldwide. The drive began on New Year’s Day and just a few short weeks in, Diaz has already collected nearly 5,000 pairs of shoes. They fill dozens of bags and boxes stacked and piled along the walls of the Southbridge Street UPS Store he owns in Auburn. “Half of my business is full of shoes,” he joked in an interview last week. “It’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before.” Diaz said he was driven to find a mean- ingful way to give back as an expression of gratitude for everything he has. The co- owner of four local UPS Stores and a board member at Auburn Youth and Family Services said that life wasn’t always as a good as it is now. Growing up in Puerto Rico, Diaz explained that his childhood “a tough time” plagued by bullying and poverty. He saved the one pair of shoes he owned for special occasions like church, and often Amanda Collins photos The shoe man himself, Alexander Diaz, sits on a mountain of donated shoes he’s collected, working his way toward his goal of 200,000 pairs. One pair at a time FEET NEED SHOES STEPPING UP COLLECTION EFFORT Becker College creates School of Animal Studies BY DAVID DORE STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER LEICESTER — Taking a cue from universities, Becker College has established a new school to incorporate and expand its offerings for tak- ing care of animals. The School of Animal Studies will be based at its Leicester campus, said Interactive Media Communications Director Sandy Lashin-Curewitz. Picked as its dean is Dr. Richard French, a veterinary pathologist who will also serve as the Allerton Chair of Animal Studies — the col- lege’s first endowed academic position. “As far as we know,this is the first time Becker College has organized itself into hav- ing academic schools,” Lashin-Curewitz said Thursday, Jan. 10. The new school will include “all of our existing animal studies programs” from the Department of Animal Studies, she explained, along with pro- grams that added in the future. Becker presently offers an associate’s degree in animal care, bachelor’s degrees in pre-veterinary, vet- erinary sciences, equine studies and laboratory ani- mal management, and a sec- ond associate’s degree in vet- erinary technology. Most of the animal courses are at the Leicester campus, Lashin-Curewitz said, along with a veterinary clinic that is open to the public. “The new school establish- es the foundation on which Becker will grow its keystone animal studies program, with the eventual goal of Richard French Please Read DANCING, page A8 Please Read SHOES, page A8 Please Read STUDIES, page A8 AIR SHOW Photos courtesy Mark Seliger, SeligerPhotography.ExposureManager.com AUBURN — During Auburn’s Jan. 12 match-up with Shepherd Hill, Tyler Simmons miraculously throws a shot toward the basket as a Rams player goes flying. The Rockets would go on to drop the decision, 60-50. For more from the week that was for Auburn hoops, check out sports on page A10!
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6 56525 10391 9
(508) 943-4800 Newsstand: 75 centswww.auburnnews.net Saturday, January 19, 2013
AUBURN — Nearly adecade later, the memory ofBella Capaldi lives onthrough the compassion andopen arms of one local can-cer family center.
Speaking with Auburn res-ident and Bella’s dad, RalphCapaldi, it was clear that evenwith the sadness that comeswith the loss of a child, heand his wife have found a wayto celebrate the short life oftheir first daughter.
The Capaldis will host the10th Annual Bella’s Ball onSaturday, Feb. 16, from 6:30 to9 p.m., at The Manor in WestBoylston.
Ralph said all of the pro-ceeds will go to benefit WhyMe? Sherry’s House inWorcester. He describedSherry’s House as a sanctu-ary for childhood cancerpatients and their families,and an organization thatgreatly supported Bella andtheir family during her ill-ness.
Ralph said tickets are $50per person. To reserve ticketsor to donated directly WhyMe? Sherry’s House Capaldisaid to call him at 508-832-9934or log onto www.whyme.organd click on the Bella’s Balllink on the right hand side of
the page.To date, Ralph said Bella’s
Ball has raised $129,000 forthe Worcester childhood can-cer home. He said he and hiswife, Kim, will always feelconnected to the group,which took them under theirwing during one of the mostdifficult times in their lives.
“Our daughter IsabellaRose, was born on Dec. 11,
2001, and was born with can-cer,” said Ralph during aphone interview last week.“We didn’t know until themoment she was born,because she had atumor/growth on her neckand we knew something waswrong.”
He said from the moment
Local celebrities gearing up for AYFS dancing fundraiser
Courtesy photo
A snapshot of a baby Bella Capaldi. Her parents, family and friends willhonor Capaldi for the 10th year in a row at Bella’s Ball, a cancerfundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 16.
BELLA’S BALL TO MARK A DECADE OF FUNDRAISING
Please Read BELLA, page A8
BY AMANDA COLLINSSTONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER
AUBURN — Local celebri-ties are lacing up their danc-ing shoes in preparation ofthe fourth annual AuburnDancing With The Stars.
Putting their egos aside,the amateur dancers will betangoing, waltzing and cha-cha-ing for a crowd all in thename of charity.
The event, which pairs
local “stars” with danceteachers from the SallyMcDermott Dance Center,benefits Auburn Youth andFamily Services, a nonprofitthat provides 16 programsand services, such as coun-seling, after school pro-grams, and an in-house foodpantry, to those in need.
Of all the fundraisers andspecial events AYFS puts oneach year, Dancing With The
Stars has proven to be one ofthe most successful andentertaining, said the organi-zation’s executive directorSally D’Arcangelo.
“When this all started fouryears ago, we didn’t reallyknow how it would work out.We didn’t know if peoplewould be excited, or if theywould even come out to seeit,” she said. “But it just tookoff, right off the bat. It’s a
great, fun evening that peo-ple really look forward to.”
So much so that this year’sevent has already sold out.AYFS has started a waitinglist for tickets, and will notifypeople in late January ifmore seats become available.
D’Arcangelo attributes thefundraiser’s success to thestars’ willingness to trysomething new. Most ofthem have no dance experi-
ence at all.“The community members
who participate really put ona great show. They come outof their comfort zones and,truly, they look great,” shesaid.
In previous years, localswho have braved the stagehave included everyone frompoliticians to cops to busi-
BY AMANDA COLLINSSTONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER
AUBURN — The shoe man is back.Also known as Alexander Diaz, the
Charlton resident earned the nicknamewhen he collected 120,000 pairs of shoesfor the needy in 2009, later receivingWorcester’s key to the city and promptingan award-winning documentary thatrecorded the undertaking, “One Pair at aTime.”
This time around, Diaz is stepping theeffort up, so to speak, with a collection hecalls “Feet Need Shoes.” His goal is to col-lect 200,000 pairs of shoes for the interna-tional nonprofit Soles4Souls, which willdistribute them worldwide.
The drive began on New Year’s Day andjust a few short weeks in, Diaz hasalready collected nearly 5,000 pairs ofshoes. They fill dozens of bags and boxesstacked and piled along the walls of theSouthbridge Street UPS Store he owns inAuburn.
“Half of my business is full of shoes,”he joked in an interview last week. “It’slike nothing I’ve ever seen before.”
Diaz said he was driven to find a mean-ingful way to give back as an expressionof gratitude for everything he has. The co-owner of four local UPS Stores and aboard member at Auburn Youth andFamily Services said that life wasn’talways as a good as it is now.
Growing up in Puerto Rico, Diaz
explained that his childhood “a toughtime” plagued by bullying and poverty. Hesaved the one pair of shoes he owned forspecial occasions like church, and often
Amanda Collins photos
The shoe man himself, Alexander Diaz, sits ona mountain of donated shoes he’s collected,working his way toward his goal of 200,000pairs.
One pair at a timeFEET NEED SHOES
STEPPING UPCOLLECTION EFFORT
Becker College creates School ofAnimal StudiesBY DAVID DORE
STONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER
LEICESTER — Taking acue from universities, BeckerCollege has established a newschool to incorporate andexpand its offerings for tak-ing care of animals.
The School of AnimalStudies will be based at itsLeicester campus, saidInteractive MediaCommunications DirectorSandy Lashin-Curewitz.Picked as its dean is Dr.Richard French, a veterinarypathologist who will alsoserve as the Allerton Chair ofAnimal Studies — the col-lege’s first endowed academicposition.
“As far as we know, this isthe first time Becker Collegehas organized itself into hav-ing academic schools,”Lashin-Curewitz saidThursday, Jan. 10.
The new school willinclude “all of our existinganimal studies programs”from the Department ofAnimal Studies, sheexplained, along with pro-grams that added in thefuture. Becker presentlyoffers an associate’s degree in
animal care, bachelor’sdegrees in pre-veterinary, vet-erinary sciences, equinestudies and laboratory ani-mal management, and a sec-ond associate’s degree in vet-erinary technology.
Most of the animal coursesare at the Leicester campus,Lashin-Curewitz said, alongwith a veterinary clinic thatis open to the public.
“The new school establish-es the foundation on whichBecker will grow its keystoneanimal studies program,with the eventual goal of
Richard French
Please Read DANCING, page A8
Please Read SHOES, page A8
Please Read STUDIES, page A8
AIR SHOWPhotos courtesy Mark Seliger,
SeligerPhotography.ExposureManager.com
AUBURN — During Auburn’s Jan. 12 match-up with ShepherdHill, Tyler Simmons miraculously throws a shot toward thebasket as a Rams player goes flying. The Rockets would goon to drop the decision, 60-50. For more from the week thatwas for Auburn hoops, check out sports on page A10!
Shrewsbury woman struck andkilled on Route 290
BY DAVID DORESTONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER
AUBURN — A 51-year-old Shrewsbury resi-dent was killed Monday, Jan. 14 when a trac-tor-trailer struck her on Route 290 eastboundafter she left her vehicle, according to police.
State Police said in a statement CatherineBerthiaume was driving a 2012 Toyota Camrynear Exit 10 in Auburn when she, “for reasonsyet to be determined, exited the vehicle whileit was in motion on the roadway.” Berthiaume
fell to the ground and was hit by a tractor-trailer.
At 5:08 p.m. Monday a state trooper foundthe Camry resting against a guardrail in theeastbound lane.
“The trooper observed what appeared to bea motor vehicle crash involving a passengercar and a tractor trailer unit that had alsostopped up the roadway,” the State Policepress release stated. “Further investigationrevealed that the tractor trailer had strucksomething in the roadway and a request formore assistance was made.”
The eastbound lanes of Route 290 wereclosed for about 90 minutes before one lanereopened. The other two lanes did not reopenuntil 8:20 p.m. so the accident could be investi-gated and the vehicles could be removed,police said.
The accident is under investigation byTroop C of the Massachusetts State Police,with the assistance of the State PoliceCollision Analysis and ReconstructionSection, the State Police Crime Scene ServicesSection and the Worcester district attorney’soffice. Troopers were assisted at the scene byWorcester EMS, Auburn EMS and the stateDepartment of Transportation.
David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140,or by email at [email protected].
BY MARK ASHTONSTONEBRIDGE PRESS STAFF WRITER
Ecumenism – what does it mean?Locally, it means inviting
Christian churches of all denomi-nations to join forces once a month– and for special occasions – to dis-cuss what they have in commonand to fulfill a common mission.
Among other things, that mis-sion means sponsoring “eventsthat benefit the poor and promotepeace and social justice,” and it’sbeing carried out today by theEcumenical FellowshipCommunity (EFC), formerly theTri-Community EcumenicalFellowship, formerly theSouthbridge Area Council ofChurches, formerly the ChristianEducational Union, among otherconfigurations.
Whatever their name, in the last73 years (recently uncoveredrecords indicate they have beengathering locally since 1940), theirunited mission has been consis-tent, fostering open communica-tion, ongoing Christian education,and a commitment to “needy caus-es.” Members come from churchesin Southbridge, Sturbridge,Charlton, and Brimfield at present,though membership is open tothose from other communities aswell.
President of the EFC today isChris McTigue of Charlton. Sheled about a dozen membersthrough their monthly meeting lastweek in Southbridge, reporting ontypical meeting things – secre-tary’s and treasurer’s reports – andgearing up for this year’s ChristianUnity Sunday. Described as an ecu-menical celebration of the Word ofGod, the annual event will be heldthis Sunday, Jan. 20, at CentralBaptist Church at 256 Main Street.
The gathering, which starts at2:00 p.m., will focus on the theme“What Does God Require of Us?”Pastor Keith Weekly of theSturbridge Federated Church willbe the featured speaker, hymns willbe sung, prayers will be offered, afree will offering will be taken, andrefreshments will be served (afterthe service).
In discussing the Unity Sundayprogram, someone at last week’smeeting noted that Central Baptistrecently completed installation of
an elevator. “Let people know that;mention the elevator,” the groupsuggested. “Tell them to use theFoster Street side if they want touse the elevator.”
The Jan. 20 afternoon servicemarks the internationally recog-nized Week of Prayer for ChristianUnity (actually an “octave” run-ning from Jan. 18-25), but is onlyone of several projects on theEFC’s prayerfully considered agen-da.
The local fellowship community,for example, also discussed theirrecent Winter Coat Closet distribu-tion of warm clothing to the area’sneedy, along with preliminaryplans for a “Living Faith” programin the spring. Now tentativelyscheduled for Sunday, March 3, thisyear’s educational event willexplore “What Does It Mean to BeEcumenical?”
McTigue, who recently inheriteda “huge bin of records” from for-mer EFC member the Rev. MaryGustafson, noted that the LivingFaith Christian education seriesbegan in the early years of theorganization and became familiar-ly known as the University of Life.McTigue shared with EFC mem-bers a program from the 1964series, dealing with the theme“Stride Toward Freedom.” Of spe-cial note was the fact that Jackie
Robinson, who “broke the colorbarrier” in major league baseball,was guest speaker – in Southbridge– for the final evening’s presenta-tion.
In recent years, Living Faith, typ-ically a Lenten series, has been cutback from multiple- to single-nightprograms, reflecting both the busy-ness of modern living and thechanging face of religious faith inAmerica. Acknowledging a generaldecrease in regular Sunday atten-dance and the recent full houses onChristmas Sunday, one membernoted, “We’re glad to see them, ofcourse, but I’d like to say, ‘Youcould have this feeling everySunday!’”
Both clergy and lay people serveon the Ecumenical FellowshipCommunity, both Catholics andProtestants, though when founded,only the town’s five Protestantchurches were represented. Lastweek, representatives from eachcongregation shared announce-ments, including the dates of ongo-ing Zumba classes, monthlyCommunity Cafes, weekly prayermeetings (the latter being held atCentral Baptist Church everyTuesday at noon), and AnointingServices (St. Anne’s/St. Patrick’sin Fiskdale at 3 p.m. on the firstSunday of the month). Also sharedwere special programs and events,
from a GPS (God’s PositioningSystem) Bible Study held in areahomes (sponsored by SturbridgeFederated) to the possibility of anoccasional Parent’s Night Out (anafternoon/evening of communalbabysitting that allows parentssome time to enjoy a date, a shop-ping trip, or just some free time).
Last week’s meeting group alsodiscussed another annual event –their Easter Sunrise Service (gen-erally at 6 a.m.) in the historicMeetinghouse at OldSturbridge Village. Alongwith regular and specialevents, EFC supports localfood pantries, clothingdrives, community din-ners, recognition break-fasts, and a variety of areaservice projects.
Proceeds from the freewill offering at Sunday’sChristian Unity servicewill go to The Light, whichoperates “under the radarand through CatholicCharities” to fill the needsof the area’s needy. At lastweek’s meeting, memberswere invited to take partin readings for the Unityservice, more baked goodswere solicited for the after-service refreshments, andfavorite hymns were sug-gested for inclusion in theprogram. Prayers wereoffered to open and closethe meeting.
“Oh, and bring a candlerepresenting yourchurch,” McTigue remind-ed those planning onattending Christian UnitySunday. Then, recallingthe year there were nosmokers in the audienceand no lighters in thebuilding, she added, “andsomeone please rememberto bring matches.”
The EcumenicalFellowship Community, by“fostering common prayerand worship” and promot-ing common worship andecumenical education,welcomes new memberswilling to accept the invi-tation. Youth and adultchoirs, interfaith concerts,
and even a Men’s CommunionBreakfast have been among pastprojects and events.
For more information on how tojoin or assist the EFC in its efforts,or to partake of Christian UnitySunday, call Chris McTigue at 508-248-4726.
Mark Ashton can be reached at:[email protected], or bycalling: 508-909-4144.
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Bella still lives on,so to speak.”
- Kim Capaldi, of Auburn, commenting onBella’s Ball, now in its 10th year, which
raises money to benefit Why Me/Sherry’sHouse in Worcester, in honor of her daugh-
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BY MARK ASHTONVILLAGER STAFF WRITER
STURBRIDGE — She calls herprogram/presentation “Living with a LovingHeart: Lessons Learned from Suffering andPain.”
That’s also the name of her soon-to-be-fin-ished book, which not coincidentally chroni-cles her “professional experiences and person-al challenges” associated with the aforemen-tioned suffering and pain.
It may not sound like the “feel good” event ofthis, or any other, season, but that’s whatDeborah Greenslit expects it to be. TheSturbridge native knows whereof she speaks,in any case, and she wants others to avoidsome of the pitfalls into which she herself hasfallen. She wants her voice to be heard.
Greenslit is bringing her important mes-sage to the Sturbridge Host Hotel on Saturday,Feb. 9, just in time for Valentine’s Day, whenhearts, and sweets, and declarations of fond-ness and affection are traditionally shared.
Her program, however, is a little less roman-tic and a lot more personalized – and urgent. Ithas to do with coming to grips with the prob-lems that “everyone faces,” looking beyondthe blame (and shame) game, and overcomingaddictions and “distractions” to discoverinner peace and healing from within.
“There’s no shame in our pain,” she says,“although we all need to be accountable.” Sherecently came across, and adopted, a quote byMother Teresa suggesting that all sufferingcan be used to learn, and grow, and bringunderstanding to the human condition. Shehas internalized that philosophy and used itin her own journey from pain to peace.
“It’s in finding compassion” and employingit, she says, that true understanding can befound. Her own journey of discovery has beenone of extreme highs and incredible lows. Itinvolves great worldly successes and a life ofdiscipline. “I liked challenges. I’m kind of anaddictive person,” she says. But hers is also acautionary tale of falling prey – not to peopleor things, but – to unrecognized weaknesses,of egos untamed.
At some point, it needs to be pointed out thatGreenslit has won big bucks – close to a mil-lion of them, in fact – at casino slot machinesand that she has also, by way of revisiting thecasino a little too often, lost all of that money.“I don’t feel like a victim,” she neverthelesssays. “I have my strong faith. I discovered I’ma great person already, with a big heart, a car-ing heart.”
She came to that conclusion by way of adecidedly painful journey, one that has pro-duced at least one other surprising proclama-tion: “I don’t consider myself a compulsivegambler. My story’s about multiple losses.”And, she now adds, about valuable lessonslearned from losing.
Born in Sturbridge and having moved toBrookfield as a child, Deborah Sandole wassomething of a whiz-kid. Graduating fromTantasqua Regional High School at the age of15, she enrolled at UMass Amherst at 16, wasmarried at 17, and became a mother at 19.That didn’t necessarily change her careerplans. She had smarts, discipline, energy,ambition all working in her favor.
It wasn’t long before Greenslit reached thetop of her game – physically, mentally, emo-tionally. She holds masters degrees in psy-chotherapy and counseling, she established athriving therapy practice in Paxton. She was acollege professor, a newspaper columnist, anda registered nurse. She even completed every-thing but the dissertations toward dual doc-torate degrees.
She was also a talented athlete, a disciplinedlong-distance runner. She competed in 30marathons and won three. She had a success-ful marriage, a son and a daughter. She helpedother people put their lives in order, instruct-ing them in how to make the most of healthand happiness. “We were a picture-book fami-ly,” she says.
Then came her losses. She initiated divorceproceedings. Her mother died. She had somehealth problems; she lost her sole means ofsupport when “the economy tanked.” She was-n’t a gambler – she never played the lottery orwent to the horse or dog races, but she enjoyed“recreational gambling” at the casinos.
The story of her “big win” is somethingelse. The date was May 19, 2010, and Greenslit,then 54, was playing the penny slot machinesat Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. Havingspent all of $36, she pulled the lever one lasttime and got something new – a row of ovalswith the word “progressive” in them. Lightsflashed, and flashed, and flashed.
It took about five hours before she learnedthat a progressive jackpot involves winning apercentage of monies from a series of “linkedmachines” from around the country and else-where. In her case, the payout ended up beinga whopping $752,000, which she could take in alump sum, before taxes, of $560,000 or in 20annual payments of $37,500 each.
She chose the former (“It took me 59-and-a-half of the 60 days they give you to decide,”she says), figuring to invest the money wiselyand, perhaps, buy that beach cottage in Mainethat her mother had always dreamed of.
Things didn’t go quite according to plan.For one thing, they also took out taxes
(“Figure another third to a half of the money,”she says). For another, the “high” of winning,which she says neuro-science has now equat-ed with the high of cocaine use, kept herreturning to the casino. After paying somebills and helping out family members andfriends, she returned to the casino – repeated-ly.
After all, they had made her a member ofthe exclusive Sachem Club, giving her perksand benefits that included free hotel rooms,free food and drink, and tickets to big-nameconcerts and events. She also got free jet ridesto New Orleans and elsewhere. She wasassigned a personal host, front-row seats andbackstage passes, and given the royal treat-ment for her “loyalty” to the casino that hadenriched her life. And she continued to win –$4,000, $20,000, $45,000 at a time, “probablyanother $300,00 during that first year,” shenow says.
But then came the losing visits, the timesshe took those winnings and parlayed theminto really big losses. “It’s very insidious. Itcan get you,” she says. And before the end ofthe second year, the money was gone. All of itpoured back into the casino, where she hadbecome not only a valued “frequent player”but one addicted to the lure of “believing thatif you just play long enough you will win.”
Today, Greenslit, splits her time betweenher condo in Rutland, Mass., and an apart-ment in Kennebunk, Maine. She still runs, butin a “middle-aged plodding” manner. She hastaken another journey – via eastern religionsand introspection – and she has written herway through what for many others can beinsurmountable devastation.
“I liked casinos, the excitability of it,” shesays. “But I discovered the dark side.” Shetalks about hanging with doctors, lawyers,and other professionals commiserating overtheir losses but unable to break away. “It’svery enabling. You’re not alone. I went from avery disciplined lifestyle to one of almostindulgence.”
And then, she says, she encountered “aneven darker side,” witnessing the affairs andalcoholism and other addictions. “You think,‘I don’t want to self-destruct. The next time,I’ll win my money back.’ It sucked me in.”
Even in realizing the lows she had reached,she determined not to try to solve things withself-recrimination, guilt, or shame. “The kickin the rear doesn’t work,” she says. What didwork, she discovered, was meditation, intro-spection, and soul-searching. “I’m a smartperson. I thought I could wrap my headaround the problem, but it wasn’t an intellec-tual problem. I thought I could handle theemotional changes – or almost anything. I wasfixing other people’s leaks without payingattention to my own.”
So, “when the money came, I really got lost,”she now understands. She stoped working“and I felt lost.” She attended one GamblersAnonymous meeting but “didn’t relate.” Shediscovered her own “antidote” to addictionwas meditation, prayer, introspection, andputting it all down in writing. “It comes fromlove of yourself.”
“We heal withempathy,” she says,“not sympathy. Themore I empathized,the more I felt deserv-ing, the more I feltthat I mattered.”
Adopting aBuddhist approach,she says, “we mustwalk into our anxiety– not away from it.Peace is drawn morefrom understanding.It comes from a lovingheart.”
As to how addictivebehavior creeps intolives – even those ofhighly intelligent, dis-
ciplined people, she says, “Nobody sets out toruin their lives, but sometimes ego can get inthe way. I’ve never loved so honestly and truth-fully as today. Today I can pray, I can journal.”
“We have to stop judging, and shaming, andstart acknowledging. We don’t heal by beatingourselves up.” Saying she’s been humbled byher journey to awareness, Greenslit has redis-covered some of her more healing activities –guitar-playing, water-coloring, writing.
“I can see things in Technicolor again,” shesays. “I’ve put a lot of good things back in mylife.” She still works as a psychotherapist, butshe’s more intent nowadays on lecturing, onsharing her insights into the antidotes foraddiction. “It’s not about the money,” she saysof her appearances. “It’s about having a voice.We’ve got to stop shaming ourselves and learnfrom what life gives you. It’s about mindful-ness, and about continually having a voice.”
Deborah Greenslit brings her voice toSturbridge Host Hotel for a 1 p.m. program onSaturday, Feb. 9. There is a $10 charge to helpcover expenses. The event is also sponsored inpart by the Massachusetts Council onGambling. “They’re not anti-gambling,” shenotes. “They’re anti-problem gambling.” It’s adistinction, perhaps, not everyone can appre-ciate, but she’ll be glad to discuss it at length,empathetically, with anyone willing to lend
her an ear.For more information on Greenslit’s pro-
gram/presentation or book, call: 508-954-2090.
Mark Ashton can be reached at: [email protected], or by calling: 508-909-4144.
Betting on tomorrowHAVING WON – AND LOST – BIG, AREA AUTHOR FINDS HEALING, PEACE ‘FROM WITHIN’
Deborah Greenslit and Petey now split their timebetween their condo in Rutland, Mass., and anapartment in Kennebunk, Maine.
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Deborah Greenslit will share her story of “Lessons Learned from Suffering and Pain” at the Sturbridge HostHotel on Feb. 9.
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LEARNINGAUBURN HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day –No School
Tuesday, Jan. 22: Rotini plain or meat sauce,cheese, Italian green beans, wheat garlicbread, sliced apples and cream, pears, milk.
Wednesday, Jan. 23: Pizza soup or cream ofbroccoli soup, crackers, grilled cheese on whator chicken salad in a pocket, broccoli and dip,Jell-O and cream, fresh fruit, milk.
Thursday, Jan. 24: Stuffed turkey sandwichor stuffing and turkey on a bulkie, choice oflettuce and tomato, cranberry sauce, potatopuffs, pineapple, peaches, milk.
Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day –No School
Tuesday, Jan. 22: Meatball sandwich withsauce or chicken patty on wheat, baked sweetpotato fries, green beans, pineapple, mixedfruit, milk or yogurt and bagel.
Wednesday, Jan. 23: Shepherd’s pie withcornbread or hamburger on wheat, tossedsalad, pears, frosted cake, milk or yogurt andbagel.
Thursday, Jan. 24: Deli sandwich or turkeypocket, bean salsa, potato smiles, applesauce,banana, milk or mini bagel and 2 cheesesticks.
Friday, Jan. 25: Variety pizza or bagel andcheese, broccoli and dip, sliced apples, man-darin oranges, milk or yogurt and bagel.
MARY D. STONE AND BRYNMAWR SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day –No School
Tuesday, Jan. 22: Meatball pocket sandwichor chicken patty on wheat, baked sweet potatofries, green bean, pineapple, mixed fruit, milkor peanut butter and jelly.
Wednesday, Jan. 23: Rotini with sauce ormeat sauce, cheese, wheat breadstick or ham-burger on wheat, tossed salad, birthday cake,milk or peanut butter and jelly.
Thursday, Jan. 24: Deli sandwich on a starroll or turkey pocket, bean salsa, potatosmiles, applesauce, banana, milk or minibagel and 2 cheese sticks.
Friday, Jan. 25: Variety pizza or bagel andcheese, broccoli and dip, sliced apple, man-darin oranges, milk or peanut butter and jelly.
BAY PATHBREAKFAST
Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day –No School
Tuesday, Jan. 22: Buttermilk pancakes,syrup, 4 oz cup of yogurt, orange or applejuice.
Wednesday, Jan. 23: Ham, egg, cheese muf-fin, 4 oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice.
Thursday, Jan. 24: Yogurt parfait (blueber-ries and strawberries) bowl of cere3al, orangeor apple juice.
Friday, Jan. 25: Texas French toast, syrup, 4oz cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice.
LUNCH
Monday, Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day –No School
Tuesday, Jan. 22: Pork chop, gravy, brownrice, green beans, fresh fruit, whole wheat rolland butter or deli sandwich, rice, green beans,fruit.
Thursday, Jan. 24: Shepherd’s pie, gravy(beef, potato, corn), applesauce, whole wheatroll and butter, fruit, dessert or vegetableburger on whole wheat bun, applesauce,baked chips, fruit, dessert.
Friday, Jan. 25: Baked breaded fish nuggets,tartar sauce, baked potato tots, green beans,coleslaw, fruit or grilled cheese sandwich, tots,green beans, coleslaw, fruit.
The 2012 holiday sea-son is now a fading,albeit hopefully pleas-ant, memory, with youhaving enjoyed the com-pany of good friendsand the blessing of lov-ing family, as did I.
Perhaps you evenmade, and are now stilladhering to, New Year’sResolutions? Despitebeing “bitten by thebug” – also known asthe flu — on the sameafternoon I wished thestudents and staff awonderful break, there weremany restful moments, allowingplenty of time to reflect on theprogress we have made to date, allthat still awaits our efforts andcommitment, and time to rejuve-nate before returning to embracethe challenges that lie ahead.
While there are numerousevents and activities to highlightin the Auburn Public Schools,especially in recognition of ourstudents and staff, as we start anew calendar year I share just afew of them here, offering sincerecongratulations to each for theiraccomplishments.
Olivia Elsaid, a graduating sen-
ior at Auburn HighSchool, was recentlyrecognized as Auburn’sS u p e r i n t e n d e n t ’ sScholar at a luncheon atClark University. EachSuperintendent inWorcester County isable to select, based onthe student enrollmentof their graduatingclass, either one or twodeserving students to berecognized. Olivia, cur-rently our valedictori-an, was selected amonga pool of highly quali-
fied AHS students, each of whomfit the criteria of not only beingan academically top-performingstudent, but one who is alsoinvolved in extracurricular activ-ities that include leadership roles.With Mr. Handfield and I accom-panying Olivia, we enjoyed a won-derful luncheon at which incredi-bly bright and engaged studentsfrom across Worcester Countywere appropriately recognized.Our sincere congratulations toOlivia for this accomplishment!
At a recent School Committeemeeting, two teachers were recog-nized: Mr. Dan Creamer whoteaches Spanish at Auburn High;
and Mrs. Helen Estaphan, arecently retired AHS Scienceteacher. What made theseannouncements even more spe-cial was that each had been recog-nized by graduates from the AHSClass of 2012, each of whom nowattends college. Mary Gannon,attending Saint Michael’s inVermont, recognized Mr.Creamer as an “unsung hero,”this award honoring those teach-ers who provide their studentswith the academic skills andmoral support necessary to besuccessful in post-secondary pur-suits. Molly McNamara, valedic-torian of the Class of 2012 andnow attending MIT, recognizedMrs. Estaphan for her supportand commitment which led her topursue a career in the scientificfield. Congratulations to Mrs.Estaphan and Mr. Creamer andthanks to Molly and Mary for tak-ing the time to recognize theirteachers for the impact they havehad on their lives.
As we begin a new calendaryear, a time of renewal, rejuvena-tion and oftentimes resolutions, itseems the perfect time to assessand perhaps realign our priori-ties to ensure that we are focusingour attention on that which is
most important in our lives. Dowe carve out time to spend withthose we love and care about? Dowe take time to compliment oth-ers for a job well done, realizingthat we all want – perhaps need -to be appreciated for our hardwork? Do we make time to spendwith children, those young peoplein our lives who are so stronglyinfluenced by our words, and like-ly more emphatically so, ouractions? Do we try to make lifebetter for others, especially thoseless fortunate, by lending a handand likely lifting a heart?
As we embrace 2013 and all thatis has to offer, I wish you andyours much health and happinessas we continue to work togetherin the best interest of our stu-dents, their limitless potentialand the brightest of futures thatawaits each of them!
To contact me to share an idea, aconcern or to ask a question, I canbe reached at 508-832-7755 or via e-mail [email protected] you for your continued sup-port of and interest in the AuburnPublic Schools!
A time of renewal, rejuvenation and resolutions
MARYELLEN BRUNELLE
ROCKETSREVIEW
ROCKET OF THE WEEKStudent Name: Teresa ChapdelaineTeacher Name: Ms. DonahueDate: Jan. 2, 2013
Nomination Summary: I amnominating Teresa for her thought-ful and kind actions each day atAHS. Not often does a student hold the door for everyone in class, yet she doesthis each day. Teresa is a respectful, kind, thoughtful individual to all stu-dents. She seems to truly care. Students like Teresa help make Auburn a greatschool to be part of. Thank you Teresa!
Saint Anselm CollegeMANCHESTER, N.H. — Rev. Augustine
Kelly, O.S.B., dean of the college announcesthe following students that were named to theDean’s List for the Fall 2012 semester at SaintAnselm College, Manchester, N.H.
Eileen Ann Collins, of Auburn, a EducationStudies major and a member of the class of2015.
Timothy P. Collins, of Auburn, a Historymajor and a member of the class of 2013.
Colleen M. Donahue, of Auburn, a Biologymajor and a member of the class of 2016.
Joseph C. Donahue, of Auburn, a Historymajor and a member of the class of 2013.
Matthew L. Donahue, of Auburn, a Physics
major and a member of the class of 2014.Rachel L. Gillies, of Auburn, a Nursing
major and a member of the class of 2016.
Auburn Public SchoolsAUBURN — The Auburn Public Schools
will hold Kindergarten Registration atAuburn High School on Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Children are eligible to register if they willbe 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2013.
Registration will be held between the hoursof 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. There will also bean evening registration from 4:30-7 p.m.Parents whose children will attend eitherBryn Mawr or Mary D. Stone School need reg-ister.
Parents must bring a copy of a birth certifi-cate, two proofs of residency, and immuniza-tion records. Children do not need to attendthe registration.
Packets for registration will be available atBryn Mawr School, Mary D. Stone School, theSuperintendent’s Office at 5 West Street, TownHall and the Auburn Public Library begin-ning on Jan. 7, 2013.
Please pass this information along tofriends and neighbors who may have childrenwho will be eligible to attend kindergarten butmay not yet be involved with the school sys-tem. Thank you.
If you have any questions, please call BethChase at 508-832-7766 or Beth Chamberlain at508-832-7733.
EDUCATION NOTEBOOK
ANNUALCHRISTMASPARTYENJOYED BYSENIORS
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AUBURN — Santa, a.k.a.George Fournier, paid a surprisevisit to the Annual ChristmasParty sponsored by FASCAFriends of the Auburn SeniorCenter Association. MauriceCarguillo entertained the crowdon his accordion with favoriteChristmas songs.
ZUMBA GOLD CLASSES TOBEGIN
New classes starting at the Auburn SeniorCenter. “Zumba Gold” is a low intensity buthigh energy dance fitness class for olderactive adults. This Fun Latin inspired danceclass includes Merengue, Salsa, Rock and Roll,Tango and more. It is a safe, easy to do and aneffective total body workout. It’s great for thebody, mind and soul, but mostly your heart.Our certified instructor, Myriam Lamour, hasa background in dance and fitness. She hasbeen dancing for over 25 years and is licensedto teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning.
Classes are held every Thursday from 9:15 to10 a.m. at the senior center in Auburn. Cost is$3 per class.
VALENTINE DINNERElder Services will have a Valentine Dinner
on Thursday, Feb. 14, at noon that will featureroast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes,
honey glazed carrots, and fruited Jell-O.Reservations are needed by calling PattyHubbard, Nutrition Site Manager, two days inadvanced at the Auburn Senior Center 508-832-7798. A $2.00 donation is appreciated.
AARP TAX HELPAARP will assist low-income seniors need-
ing help filing for their taxes at no charge.Appointments will be on Fridays between 9a.m. and 1 p.m. are being taken at the AuburnSenior Center. Call 508-832-7799 for more infor-mation and to schedule an appointment.AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARPFoundation, offered in conjunction with theIRS.
GREENDALE MEN’S CHORUSThe Greendale Men’s Chorus will entertain
the seniors with “Sweetheart Songs” onWednesday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. All are welcometo attend.
AFFINITY HOSPICE OF LIFE PRESENTATION
Affinity Hospice of Life and The AuburnSenior Center will be presenting “UsingHumor to HEAL” on Wednesday, Feb. 13.Marie Ambrosino, Community Educator forAffinity Hospice of Life, will be presenting aprogram on laughter and humor in today’sworld. As adults we become so consumed withthe activities of daily living that we forget tolaugh and embrace the simplest joys of life.Join us and bring laughter back into your life.After all, laughter is the best medicine!
MEDICARE TALKOn Feb. 28, at 10:30 a.m., Tufts Health Plan
Medicare Preferred will sponsor a talk at the
Auburn COA by Jamie Trainor, a PhysicalTherapy Assistant (PTA) at Reliant MedicalGroup, entitled “Falls, a PreventableProblem.”
Did you know that there is a 70 percent mor-tality rate of seniors who fracture a hip?Come learn the reasons why we may fall andwhat we can do to prevent a fall and keep ussafe. In this 45-minute seminar we will learnhow medications affect us, how making smallchanges around the house can make us saferand a few simple exercises can help todecrease your risk of falling. Preventing fallscan literally be a lifesaver! Jamie has been aPTA for many years and has had advancedtraining in many areas, including falls pre-vention, incontinence problems, vestibularproblems and temporomandibular joint(TMJ) syndrome. Please join us for thisinformative talk and light refreshments.
• THE AUBURN NEWS • 5Saturday, January 19, 2013
The ‘blame game’ begins in wake of Newtown shootings
Although no one will everforget the senseless vio-lence in Connecticut, weall need to take a deep
breath and try to resume ourdaily activities.
The families that lost children andfamily members on that day need tobe remembered in our prayers andwe all hope that it will never happenagain. But we all know that it will!The sadness that this one individualcaused for the entire country willremain with all of us for monthsand years to come.
Now the blame game begins. I per-sonally believe we all share a part inthis type of behavior, starting withour own family values and upbring-ing of our children. When childrenhave little or no respect for their par-ents, then how can they have respectfor others?
Violent movies and video gamesare a daily part of society and noone is teaching our kids reality fromfiction. Murders with guns andknives are a daily occurrence in oursociety and it is not going to get anybetter in the near future. I know wehave all heard this before but thenews media will beat this subjectinto the ground for many years tocome. The world has become a verydangerous place to live in, and life aswe have known it a few decades agois gone forever.
A small group of senior citizensand sportsmen meet daily at a localclubhouse to discuss daily eventsthat are happening in our worldtoday, and the issue of violenceremains the number one topic. Allwe can remember is our childhood
days and our years of growing up inthe Blackstone Valley hunting andfishing. Going to school with a jack-knife in my pocket helped keep mypencil sharp during class and doingmy studies. After school I went fish-ing and used the knife to cut astringer in the woods for my fish. Itwas used to clean fish and do othersmall chores in the great outdoors.Some 16-year-old students broughttheir hunting shotgun to school andstored it at the front of the class-room so that they could go huntingafter school. Only 15 years ago mybuddies and I would hunt waterfowlin back of the Uxbridge HighSchool. After parking our car wecarried our guns through the schoolparking lot and down to the river tohunt. Walking through a bank park-ing lot to hunt sections of a rivercarrying our guns was the norm.Carrying our guns in a gun holderin the window of our pickup truck
was practiced by most sportsmenand women 30 years ago. Gunlocks were not heard of backthen.
Back when I was a youngster inschool, you were punished by yourteacher if you got out of line, andyou did not go running home to yourparents to complain about beingpunished, as my dad would only giveme another whack with his belt.Keeping kids in line today is a bigjob, but it all starts at home. Don’tget me wrong, I was not a modelchild, but I was taught right fromwrong by my parents, and to haverespect for other people.
Now, the right to own or carry cer-tain firearms is again being chal-lenged. Massachusetts has some ofthe strictest firearm laws on thebooks, but that will not deter somederanged person from procuring afirearm and murdering people. If itis not with a gun many other
weapons are available to them.Society needs to change and onlythen will violence start to cease.
Ice fishing is still being done onsome small ponds in the Valley as oflast week but the ice is extremelydangerous. Ice fishermen are travel-ing a bit north to find better fishingconditions and are doing quite well.Not eating fish from the sections ofthe Mumford and Blackstone riversis a wise thing to do as the watersare still heavily contaminated. Withsome cold weather predicted for thisweek end Ice conditions shouldimprove.
The Massachusetts late goose sea-son starts Thursday, Jan. 17, in theCentral District! Last week’s col-umn’s erred, stating Feb. 17. Withthe recent warm spell and melting
most fields have bare ground andshould have geese flying into themon a daily basis to feed. With nosnowstorms predicted in the nearfuture goose hunting should contin-ue to provide some great field shoot-ing.
The New England Fishing andOutdoor Expo in Worcester willopen their doors on Feb. 8, and willrun for three days only. Dan Kenneyan executive of “Davis Productions”is promoting the event this year forthe first time. The show will be openat 12:30 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday,9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Admission for adults is $12,children ages 5 to 11 are $5 and kidsunder 5 are free.
Take a kid fishing and keep themrods bending!
Matthew Podell caught a nice brood stock salmon last week on Webster Lakeand released it after taking a couple of pictures.
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1. This week’s picture shows Matt Mott and his 5-year-old son Jaden, and Matt’s brotherEd, fishing last weekend at Linwood Pond in Whitinsville.Action for the trio was very goodbut all fish were returned to fight another day.
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pages and read your Letters to the Editor.But first, you have to write us!Mail your letters to the Auburn News, P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550.Or e-mail your letters to the editor at [email protected]’ll need to provide your name and place of residence, along with a phone num-
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This column will either dredge up afond memory or two for you or haveabsolutely no relevance whatsoever.
Either you knew (and loved) Rex Trailer, oryou have no idea aboutwhom I’m talking.
So “come along folks,’cause we’re gonna havesome fun.” Where? “InBoom, Boom, Boomtown.”Whether you were “six or60” (according to the song),there was something foreveryone in “Boom, Boom,Boomtown.” Truth be told,the “Boomtown” TV showwas definitely geared forthe younger set, but that’snot to say that parents orgrandparents couldn’t alsoenjoy the folksy friendli-ness, lariat throwing, and
guitar-tistry of the Rex Trailer, the “Bostoncowboy” of days gone by.
We New Englander kids of the 1950s and’60s remember Rex Trailer as the local(Boston-based) Saturday/Sunday morningTV icon equivalent of the “Mickey MouseClub” that we enjoyed on weekday after-noons.
The Disney product, of course, was consid-erably more polished – and featured AnnetteFunicello – but Trailer’s show was a week-end staple with plenty to offer, and was noless popular. Plus, it would have been possi-ble for us to actually become part of“Boomtown’s” live onstage audience (assome estimated 250,000 kids did).
According to reports, “Boomtown” ran onBoston TV (WBZ) from 1956 until 1974. Webailed out as watchers probably during thatlast decade when, as high schoolers and col-lege kids, we became way too cool andsophisticated to be concerned with theexploits of Trailer and his buckboard-driv-ing sidekick (wasn’t there an “uncle Billy” orsome such character?). We may still havesneaked a weekend peek during holiday orsummer vacations, however – just to makesure “Boomtown” was in good hands and theyounger generation was being properly edu-cated as to western (as in cowboy) ideology.
I can’t recall any specific fancy ropingtricks (other than the traditional circle-round-the-roper bit), but Trailer’s string tieand cowboy hat seem to be emblazoned inmy psyche. There were cartoons, stories,games, and films to entertain us, and audi-ence participation seemed to be a big – andimportant – part of the experience.“Boomtown” was everything children’s tele-vision needed to be back then – engaging,educational, entertaining, and exemplary interms of its host and his ability to promoteAmerican values in the era of early televi-sion.
As a live show, there was always the ele-ment of unplanned occurrences, but I don’trecall anything truly tragic or embarrassingtaking place in the course of our, probably, 10years of watching.
On the other hand, Trailer’s friendlydemeanor made even those at home feel apart of the audience, close to the action, notjust observers but partakers of onstageaction and antics. Three hours of live TVevery Saturday and Sunday morning? Letsomeone try that for even one week nowa-days – never mind 18 years of wholesomefamily entertainment.
When you get right down to it,“Boomtown” was our “Sesame Street,”“Muppet Show,” and “Mr. Rogers’Neighborhood” all rolled into one, enraptur-ing young easterners with live, lively, engag-ing entertainment of the western variety –our favorite kind. We had Roy Rogers, GeneAutry, Hopalong Cassidy, the Lone Ranger,the Range Rider, and even Sky King (the fly-ing cowboy) for our national/syndicatedcowboy fix, but Rex Trailer was strictlyOURS. And (we assumed) homegrown(though he was actually Texas born andraised).
When he sang and played guitar, it was per-sonal – to us and for us. It was proof that tel-evision for kids was worth watching and thatgood guys didn’t have to wear masks andcarry six-guns and duck behind buckboardsand big rocks and cactuses to avoid the badguys’ bullets.
Rex Trailer, king of the buckskin TV cow-boys, died last week, allegedly “surroundedin love and song by his family,” at the age of84. That’s only partially true. A good many ofhis 4 million family members weren’t, physi-cally, with him at the end. We were busy atwork, at play, dealing with some of the ail-ments that accompany our own maturation.But learning of his passing, we were certain-ly with him in spirit. And he’ll remain withus for as long his welcoming manner, gentlespirit, and jaunty theme song linger in ourmemories.
So “dosey doe” and swing around, “getyour gal and promenade down ... to Boom,Boom, Boomtown.”
Mark Ashton can be reached at:[email protected], or by calling:508-909-4144.
Rememberingthe ‘Boston
cowboy’
Sick of being sick
They’re all dropping like flies.Over the past few weeks, I’veheard nothing but horror stories
of people being sick. Imean — really sick. Like,calling-out-of-work-for-an-entire-week-while-constantly-coughing-and-throwing-up sick.
It doesn’t help whenpeople post these (some-times, in unnecessarilygraphic detail) onFacebook. Oh, the thingsI’ve heard…
I’m just now gettingover my bout with “walk-ing pneumonia, a relent-less attack of coughingand nausea that rendered
me a useless zombie back at the begin-ning of December. My cough finally wentaway a week or two ago, which means Iwas sick for a grand total of six weeks.Brutal. What a great way to celebrateThanksgiving and Christmas! (can youdetect the sarcasm dripping out of thatlast sentence?)
After all of that, and then hearing thestories of some of my friends, it seems Ididn’t even get the worst of it.
This year’s flu season is one of theworst I have ever seen. Medical profes-sionals will tell you it’s the worst they’veseen in more than a decade, even theH1N1 scare from a few years ago.Pharmacies and doctors’ offices are liter-ally running out of flu shots. In an effortto safeguard the health of their patients,area hospitals are changing their visitorguidelines to keep out people that areshowing symptoms of any sickness.According to a CBSNews report, TheCenters for Disease Control andPrevention (CDC) has publicly warnedthis may be the worst flu season in quitesome time, and is urging people to getvaccinated during this “unpredictable”season.
Also according the CBSNews report, 47states have reported widespread influen-za activity, citing the CDC’s latestFluView report. Twenty kids nationwidehave now succumbed to the virus duringthis season.
It’s very scary stuff when you thinkabout it.
Growing up, I never really got sick alot. If I did, it would be maybe once ayear, and it would be really bad for a dayor two, but I would get better and every-thing would be fine. I don’t ever remem-ber getting the flu. Not once. Because ofthis, I had never gotten a flu shot. It wasa sense of pride with me, a badge ofhonor.
Until last week.Every time over the past few years I
would go to the doctor, he would ask me,“Have you gotten your flu shot?”Stubbornly, I would say no, and refuse toget one. Why get one? I had never had itbefore. I never needed it. Who wants toget a shot, anyway?
“That’s what I thought too back when Iwas in college,” my doctor would go on totell me, detailing a week or two where hewas bedridden with it. He changed histune pretty quickly after that.
Thinking about everyone around me, Ifinally decided to put my pride aside andget a flu shot.
So hopefully, in the near future, as theflu season wears, I won’t have to subjectall of you to any more “Adam is sick, solet’s feel sorry for him” columns, and wecan focus on the good stuff.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, it’s time tobreak out the hand sanitizer.
Adam Minor may be reached at (508)909-4130, or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Once again this year, the Red Hat Honies recently made Valentines that will be delivered with the “Mealson Wheels” program to homebound seniors and also given to other seniors in need of cheering up. The RedHat Honies meet at the Lorraine Gleick Nordgren Senior Center on the second Friday of every month. Theyare a recognized branch of the National Red Hat Society, a “disorganization” for ladies of a certain age.
Terrific tips from readersThe holidays are over and
while the pace may bewinding down, helpful
readers are just gearing up –with another round of fabuloustips and tricks to make life a lit-tle easier.
From spicing up breakfast totraining Fido, this month’sarray of “reader tips” does notdisappoint!
And remember readers, send in your hintsand you could win dinner for two at thePublick House!
***Variety is (literally) the spice of life with
this quick and tasty breakfast tip.I used to love hot oatmeal as a kid and still
do! My Dad used to say it would “stick to ourbones! My hint is to mix a container of brownsugar chopped walnuts or almonds andraisins and have it always ready to put on myoatmeal. Having been a Tupperware Managerfor years, of course I use Tupperware to storethe mixture in.
CLAIRE HORVATH
STURBRIDGE, MASS.
***This reader proves you can teach old dogs
new tricks!Here’s a helpful hint for dog lovers. I have a
five-year-old Cocapoo (half poodle and halfmini spaniel) named Toby. I attached a bell tothe slider or door and when Toby needs to gooutdoors to do his duty he is trained to ringthe bell inside and we are alerted to let himout. Now to get inside, we put a doorbell as hislevel. He is trained to ring the doorbell tocome in from the cold. It works perfectly withlittle training!
TERRY KOLESNIK
CHARLTON, MASS.
***This “Grandma’s gift” is not only nostalgic,
it’s priceless!I have come up with what I think is an inex-
pensive gift for the grandchildren forChristmas or birthdays. I purchased twosmall photo albums for two of my grandchil-dren (they are both career people ages 27 and30) and went through many of my own familyalbums and made them each their ownalbums of pictures of them growing up at var-ious ages. I know they will love these as a fewyears ago I made them each one of the firstyear of their lives and they loved them!
MS. ZITA A. LACKENBAUER
PUTNAM, CONN.
***From savory to sweet, this clever cook turns
a side dish into dessert.Leftover mashed butternut squash can be
made into tasty muffins or quick breads. Justuse it as you would canned pumpkin.
JANET L. ANTOS
DUDLEY, MASS.
***Keeping bees at bay is easy with this read-
er’s seasonal tip.Here is a hint (it is more for
summer but I don’t want toforget it). When out in hotsummer and drinking sodafrom the can, we always runinto bees swarming aroundour soda can.
To prevent this, take a papercupcake/ muffin liner and
place the bottom end of the liner over the can.Then poke a hole in your straw where theopen tab is and you should be able to drinkwithout bees swarming around your can.
MC STURBRIDGE, MASS.
***A wristband alert keeps this traveler safe
while snoozing!On the road and having some hot tub fun
too! While in the airport I attach a wristletband (like a very thick ponytail holder likestrap) to my rolling backpack. I keep my wristthrough it in case I doze off when sitting inthe gate area. If someone tries to grab my bag,it will jerk me awake.
Don’t know if you have a travel columncoming up, with all the cruises and Februaryvacation perhaps.
VIOLA BRAMEL
NORTHBRIDGE, MASS.
***Prize Winner: Congratulations to Terry
Kolesnik of Charlton, Mass., whose namewas drawn as winner for dinner for two atthe Publick House in Sturbridge. She offeredthe dog-training tip above.
***Win Dinner for Two at the Publick House
— Your tips can win you a great dinner fortwo at the historic Publick House HistoricInn in Sturbridge! Simply send in a hint tobe entered into a random drawing. One win-ner per month will win a fabulous dinner fortwo (a $60 value) at the renowned restaurant,located on Route 131 across the town com-mon in historic Sturbridge. Because I’m inthe business of dispensing tips, not invent-ing them (although I can take credit forsome), I’m counting on you readers out thereto share your best helpful hints!
Do you have a helpful hint or handy tipthat has worked for you? Do you have a ques-tion regarding household or garden matters?If so, why not share them with readers ofThe Southbridge Evening News?
Send questions and/or hints to: Take theHint!, C/o the Southbridge Evening News, 25Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550. Or [email protected]. Hints are entered into adrawing for dinner for two at the historicPublick House Inn.
For more great hints, tune into Take theHint! one minute snippet tips aired twice dailyon ORC FM 98.9. And for more tips and talk,be sure to listen to my live hour-long showfrom 9 to 10 am. each Friday on WARE 1250.
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EVERY SATURDAYAUBURN — The Bay State Chapel meets at
6 p.m. every Saturday at St. Thomas EpiscopalChurch, 35 School St., Auburn. Everyone isinvited. There will be childcare and refresh-ments at every service.
EVERY TUESDAYAUBURN — Celebrate Recovery (a Christ-
centered life recovery program) from 7 to 9p.m. every Tuesday at the Faith BaptistChurch, 12 Faith Avenue, Auburn. Do youwear a mask that hides your depression,anger, addiction, pain, guilt or fear? Check usout online, or attend a meeting. Call 508-832-5044 for more information.
EVERY WEDNESDAYAUBURN — Divorced? Separated? You
don’t have to go through it alone. Divorce Careis a support group that meets from 6:30 to 8p.m. Wednesdays at the Faith Baptist Church,22 Faith Avenue, Auburn, providing practicalsupport, recovery and hope. There is a volun-tary donation of $15. Childcare will be provid-ed. Activities for K-high school occur at thesame time. For more information, call 508-832-5044, ext. 321.
AUBURN — The Rotary Club of Auburnmeets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at theHeritage Coffee Shop, 567 Southbridge St.,
Auburn. Anyone interested in joining theRotary Club of Auburn or attending a meetingshould call Rotary Club President DavidBellerose at 508-832-4420.
EVERY FOURTH WEDNESDAYOXFORD — The Nipmuck Coin Collectors
Club meets the fourth Wednesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Senior Center,323 Main St., behind the Oxford Town Hall.Everyone is welcome from long time collec-tors to those just starting to collect or maybelooking to pick up a new hobby. For moreinformation about our club or coins in gener-al, call Dick Lisi at 508-410-1332 or [email protected].
EVERY THURSDAYAUBURN — Open Story Time will be held at
4:30 p.m. every Thursday at the Auburn PublicLibrary. No registration required. Please dropin. Open to all ages. For more information, call508-832-7790.
AUBURN — Chuck wants boys in the 6th
through 10th grades to join The Man Cave.The Man Cave is a boys’ group that meets from7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursdays at the AYFS, 21Pheasant Court, Auburn. This is where mem-bers will learn that peers their own age sharesimilar concerns. Group members will be ableto discuss ways to cope with their concerns aswell as receive positive feedback. Each weekwill center around a particular topic for dis-cussion. There is no cost to join. For moreinformation, call Brandon Pare 508-832-5707,ext. 16 or Dan Secor 508-832-5707, ext. 14. Freefood available.
AUBURN — ZUMBA Gold Classes from 9:15to 10 a.m. every Thursday at the AuburnSenior Center, 4 Goddard Drive. The cost is $3per class. “ZUMBA goldâ” is a low intensitybut high-energy dance fitness class for olderactive adults. This Fun Latin inspired danceclass includes Merengue, Salsa, Rock & Roll,Tango and more. It is a safe, easy to do and aneffective total body workout. It’s great for thebody, mind and soul, but mostly your heart.The certified instructor, Myriam Lamour, has
a background in dance and fitness. She hasbeen dancing for over 25 years and is licensedto teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toningas well as Zumba for kids.
FRIDAYJANUARY 18
AUBURN — Operation Graduation OxfordHigh School Senior Class will hold a MurderMystery Dinner Theater at 6:30 p.m. Saturday,Jan. 26 at the Auburn Elks. This will be aChicken Buffet Dinner “Trouble at theTorpicabana.” Tickets are $30 for adults and$20 for students and are on sale until today,Jan. 18. Call Nicki Davis at 508-987-7752.
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UXBRIDGE — Rose M.(Roy) Hourihan, 93, formerlyof Cross Street, died Friday,Jan. 11, 2013 after an illness.She had been a resident ofLife Care Center of Auburnthe past 5 years.
Her husband of 58 years,Daniel J. Hourihan Sr. died
Jan. 24, 1992.She is survived by three sons, Daniel J.
Hourihan Jr. of Milford, James F. Hourihan ofW. Barnstable, and Richard M. Hourihan ofCabot, Vt.; four daughters, Roseann Beland ofUxbridge, Mary M. Chamberland of Mendon,Constance B. Murphy of Westborough andJanet H. Hourihan of Auburn; 27 grandchil-dren; 49 great-grandchildren; 30 great-great-grandchildren; one great great-great grand-daughter; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Alphonse Roy,Isabelle Mitchell, and Blanche Roy.
Born in N. Uxbridge on April 19, 1916, Rosewas the daughter of Arthur and Josephine(Beaulieu) Roy and lived in Uxbridge most ofher life.
Mrs. Hourihan worked as a spinner at theformer Uxbridge Worsted Wool Co., StanleyWoolen Co., and Saxonville Rug Mfg. for manyyears, retiring in 1973.
She was educated at the Good ShepherdSchool in Linwood.
She loved bowling, ceramics, and playingcards. She was an avid reader, was skilled incross-stitch, and enjoyed dancing with herhusband in her younger years.
Rose was very proud of her home, her hardwork, and always kept a positive attitude. Theproud matriarch of her family, she recentlywelcomed a sixth generation great-great-great-granddaughter to her family.
Her funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Jan. 15in St. Mary’s Church, 71 Mendon St.,Uxbridge. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery willbe at a later date.
Donations in Rose’s memory may be madeto Life Care Center of Auburn, 14 MasonicCircle, Auburn, MA 01501. To leave a condo-lence message for the family, please visitwww.jackmanfuneralhomes.com.
She leaves her daughterand son-in-law, Pamela andAlan Sigel of Millbury.
Her husband, Harry W.Persson; two sisters, Vera Krasowsky andHelen Narris and three brothers, Walter,Peter and George Krasowsky, all predeceasedher.
Stella attended Auburn High School andBecker Junior College, and was proudlyemployed many years ago by The Worcester
Children’s Friend Society.She carried with her a deep faith and belief
in God, reciting her prayers in Russian everynight, and took great comfort in her connec-tion to Oxford United Methodist Church.
The family wishes to express deep gratitudeto those who cared for Stella at MillburyHealth Care.
Memorial donations may be made to OxfordUnited Methodist Church, 465 Main St.,Oxford.
A private graveside service was held at AllFaiths Cemetery, Worcester.
The Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91Central St., Auburn is assisted the familywith arrangements.
Stella M. Pesson, 90
HOLDEN – Celia R.(Wesolowski) Merchant, 88, ofQuinapoxet Street, died athome with her loving familyat her side on Sunday,January 13, 2013.
She is survived by her hus-band of 59 years, Elmer G.Merchant; two daughters,
Mary J. Kauppila and her husband, Glenn ofRutland and Janice L. Keskula and her hus-band, Douglas of Jefferson; three grandchil-dren, David and twins Michael and AndreaKauppila all of Rutland; a sister, EleanorRattigan of Natick; a brother, ErnestWesolowski of Auburn; and nieces andnephews. She will be sadly missed by the twofamily pets, Max and Buster.
Celia was predeceased by her twin brother,Chester and her brother, Joseph.
Celia was born in Holden, the daughter ofWallace and Mary (Pardo) Wesolowski andlived in Jefferson her entire life.
She graduated from Holden High Schooland later the Hahnemann Hospital School ofNursing.
Celia worked privately as a registerednurse, retiring in 1972.
She was a member of Saint Mary’s Churchin Jefferson.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, bowling,senior walks, spending time with her chil-dren, playing cards and spending time withfellow members of the Red Hat Society.
A private committal service at Saint Mary’sCemetery in Holden will be held at a laterdate.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent tothe American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St.,Framingham, MA 01701, the Holden SeniorCenter Endowment Fund, 1130 Main St.,Holden, MA 01520 or to a charity of one’schoice.
To share a memory or offer a condolencevisit www.milesfuneralhome.com.
Celia R. Merchant, 88
AUBURN — Moses “Mark”Sarkis Sarkisian, 86, a long-time Auburn resident andbusiness owner, died peaceful-ly on Wednesday, January 2,2013 at the UMass MemorialHospital, Worcester.
He is survived by his lovingwife, Nancy Lee of 45 years;
his two sons, Mark Sarkisian Jr. and his wifeAnnMarie of Sutton, and Dale Sarkisian andhis wife Nancy J., of Auburn; his daughter,Sheri Lee Sarkisian and her husband MarkHauser of Manhattan, N.Y.; his brotherPatrick Sarkisian and his wife Carol ofRutland; his grandchildren, Mark SarkisianIII of Sutton, Melissa Sarkisian, MarianneSarkisian, Steven Sarkisian and NicoleSarkisian of Auburn, Wesley, Dean andSheridan Hauser of Manhattan, N.Y.; manynieces and nephews and his best friend,Robert Cullinan of Auburn.
He was predeceased by his brothers, Jamesand William Sarkisian, both of Auburn.
He was born in Charlton, son of the lateSarkis and Nectar (Vanetzian) Sarkisian andwas raised in Rutland.
He was a proud veteran of World War II,serving with the U.S. Army Air Corps as anair traffic controller.
Moses was the founder and President of theCapitol Siding Company and the AuburnRealty Company, both of Auburn, for morethan 60 years. He also had worked for theHorgan Detective Agency in Worcester as aPrivate Detective. Moses also owned the for-mer Peacock Club in Auburn, and was NotaryPublic.
He was a lifelong member of the Joel H.Prouty Lodge of Masons in Auburn, and a life-long member of the Auburn/Webster Lodge ofElks, as well as a member of the WorcesterBetter Business Bureau.
He previously served on the following com-mittees: Auburn Industrial DevelopmentCommittee, Auburn Rationing Board, TownMeeting Member, Auburn Planning Board,President of the Auburn Chamber ofCommerce (1972 – 1973), Director of theWorcester Chamber of Commerce (1972 –1973), Officer/Director of Auburn Chamber ofCommerce (since 1970), Director of Home
Securities of America,Director for the AuburnProject, Director of WorcesterBusiness DevelopmentCorporation, Chairman ofAuburn Chamber ofCommerce EconomicDevelopment Committee,Auburn Industrial ParkFeasibility Committee, Auburn Land BankCommittee, Auburn Fair Housing Committee,Auburn Industrial Development FinanceCommittee and the Auburn Youth and FamilyServices Board of Directors.
As a long time philanthropist of Auburn,Moses was instrumental in the developmentof many commercial and Industrial projectsincluding the Auburn Mall, the AuburnIndustrial Park and the InterchangeIndustrial Park in Auburn. He also receivedthe Auburn Democrat of the Year Award andthe Auburn Citizen of the year Award.
Moses enjoyed playing golf and was a mem-ber of Pleasant Valley Country Club inSutton, for over 25 years. He participated andwon many golf tournaments there. He wasalso a member of Bear Lakes Country Club,West Palm Beach, Fla., where he spent win-ters at his home with his family.
He was an avid card player and loved hunt-ing and fishing. He took great pleasure in thetimes he spent with his family and friends.
He was a longtime member and God Fatherof the Holy Trinity Armenian ApostolicChurch, Worcester.
Relatives and friends visited with Moses’family on Sunday, January 6 in the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street,Auburn. His funeral was celebrated onMonday, January 7 from the funeral homewith a funeral service held in the Holy TrinityArmenian Apostolic Church, 635 GroveStreet, Worcester. Burial was in HopeCemetery, Worcester.
The family requests that in lieu of flowersmemorial contributions can be made to theHoly Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, 635Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605. To leave amessage of condolence or share am memory,please visit Moses’ Book of Memorial atwww.brittonfuneralhomes.com.
Moses “Mark” Sarkis Sarkisian, 86
WORCESTER andAUBURN — Lucretia “Pat”M. Sibley, 79, of Worcester,formerly of Auburn, diedpeacefully on Wednesday,December 26, 2012, followinga brief illness. Her husband,David E. Sibley died in 1997.
She leaves her son, Paul W.Sibley and his wife Donna of Auburn; herthree grandchildren, Todd, Ryan and LaurenSibley; her sister, Nancy DiMauro ofWorcester, with whom she lived; her brother,Michael DiMauro of Dennisport; and severalnieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister, AngelaDiMauro and her brother, Joseph DiMauro.
Lucretia was born in Worcester, daughter ofthe late Natale and Maddelena (Campaniello)DiMauro and had lived in Auburn for manyyears before moving to Worcester 6 years ago.
Lucretia was a talented seamstress, andworked for many years for the former
Harpers, Charles Kay and Boswells, as well ascreating beautiful wedding and prom gownsfrom her own home. She also owned and oper-ated the former Auburn Travel Service withher late husband for many years.
Lucretia was a longtime member of theChristoforo Columbo Lodge 168, Sons of Italyin Worcester and was a former member ofSaint Joseph’s Parish, Auburn.
Her funeral was held on Monday, December31 with a Mass of Christian Burial held inSaint Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford StreetNorth, Auburn. Burial was in West AuburnCemetery, Auburn.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the AmericanHeart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham,MA 01701 or to Elder Services of Worcester.
Britton-Wallace Funeral Home assisted thefamily with the arrangements.
To leave a message of condolence for Pat’sfamily, please visit her Book of Memories atwww.brittonfuneralhomes.com.
Lucretia M. Sibley, 79
SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Community News Editor Ann Tremblay, by faxing (508) 764-8102, or by e-mailing the editor at [email protected].
We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a JPEG photograph to print, at nocost, alongside the obituary.
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A decade later, Auburn family continues fundraising efforts
Bella came into their lives and wasdiagnosed with peripheral primitiveneuroectodermal, a type of braintumor, her little world became awhirlwind of doctors and treatment.
Ralph said that is where Sherry’sHouse came in and helped supportnot only his daughter, but he and hiswife.
“They were there for us every stepof the way,” said Ralph. “They knew
what to say even when there wasnothing to say. Most people at thehouse have had a child with cancerwho has either survived or passedaway.”
Bella lost her valiant battle withcancer on March 31, 2003, butaccording to Ralph and Kim, deathmost certainly did not end her life’smission.
“This is a wonderful way toremember our daughter, and a won-derful way to honor this establish-ment,” said Kim. “It always makes
us feel good to help other people insimilar circumstances. Bella stilllives on, so to speak.”
Sherry’s House MarketingDevelopment Manager Robyn Lewissaid the Capaldi family’s fundraiseris one of the largest personally runevents that the organization has.
She said it is always nice to seefamilies give back to the house, par-tially funded by the generosity ofothers.
“Each year a different Why Mefamily takes the stage to share their
journey with those in attendance,”said Lewis in an e-mail last week.“Having another Why Me familyshare their experiences and strug-gles helps drive home the fact thatthere are a lot more families outthere that need the help of [theorganization.]”
Lewis went on to say that manyball regulars know the Capaldis andtheir journey with cancer. She saidit is that kind of family support thatis a trademark of the Worcesterhouse.
“Most of the people that attendBella’s Ball have been coming sincethe beginning, and know all thatRalph and Kim faced — from diag-nosis to Bella receiving her angelwings. The evening is full of loveand laughter and that is evident inevery detail.”
Joy Richard may be reached at508-909-4129 or by email [email protected].
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(SEAL)COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT474939
ORDER OF NOTICETO:Jeanette M. Levesqueand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.:U.S. Bank National Association asTrustee for RAMP 2006-NC2,claiming to have an interest in a Mortgagecovering real property in Auburn, 116Boyce Street, given by Jeanette M.Levesque to Ameripath MortgageCorporation, dated November 22, 2005,recorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 37959, Page 355, and now held byplaintiff by assignment, has/have filed withthis court a complaint for determination ofDefendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembersstatus.
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 ofthe above-mentioned property on thatbasis, then you or your attorney must file awritten appearance and answer in this courtat Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA02108 on or before February 11, 2013 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 December 27, 2012.Attest:
Deborah J. PattersonRecorder
January 19, 2013
(SEAL)COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT473715
ORDER OF NOTICETO:David P. LukszaKelly C. Lukszaand to all persons entitled to the benefit ofthe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.:GMAC Mortgage, LLC,claiming to have an interest in a Mortgagecovering real property in Auburn, 11Wallace Terrace, given by David P. Lukszaand Kelly C. Luksza to MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc. asnominee for, Lendia, Inc., its successorsand assigns, dated December 14, 2006,recorded with the Worcester County(Worcester District) Registry of Deeds atBook 40348, Page 348, and now held byplaintiff by assignment, has/have filed withthis court a complaint for determination ofDefendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembersstatus.
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 ofthe above-mentioned property on thatbasis, then you or your attorney must file awritten appearance and answer in this courtat Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA02108 on or before February 11, 2013 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 January 4, 2013.Attest:
Deborah J. PattersonRecorder
January 19, 2013
LEGALS‘Dancing with the Auburn Stars’ to benefit AYFS
ness owners. This year’s group is just asdiverse, made up of ten community memberswho have little-to-no knowledge of dance.
One of them is the town’s assistant DPWdirector, Jeff Mitchell, who is upping his once-a-week practices to three times a week as theFeb. 9 competition draws nearer.
“I’m dancing this year, but as far as being astar – I’m not sure about that,” joked Mitchell.“It’s a challenge. I am nervous about perform-ing well, excited, and hoping to do well. I feelhonored that I was asked to participate.”
Alex Diaz, who’s owned the SouthbridgeStreet UPS Store in town for 10 years, said healso feels “honored” to be among Auburn’sstars. He said that while he has a little experi-
ence in dance, he’s been practicing hard. He’sbeen putting a few hours a week of practice in,preparing what he calls “a mixed bag” routineof cha-cha and salsa.
“This is an amazing opportunity,” he said.“It is so much fun and I am so glad to be ableto help out those who are in need.”
Other local celebrities who will be struttingtheir stuff include Auburn Fire Chief SteveColeman, Auburn police officer AnthonyDonahue, AMS teacher Sean Sullivan, BrittonFuneral Home director David Bellerose,Building Commissioner Nick Antanavica,Selectman Denise Brotherton, Dr. NancyDeTora and Paul Mackintire.
Are they worried about the competition? “I think I can hold my own,” maintained
Mitchell.The DWTS event, which will take place at
the Sally McDermott Dance Center onWashington Street, will also feature food, beerand wine, generously donated by local busi-nesses and a silent auction. Jeff Hurley willemcee the event, and special guest judges willdecide the winner. Tickets are $25. ContactSheryl Spafford at AYFS at (508) 832-5707 ext.10 to have your name put on the waiting list.
“I’m anxious to see everyone perform, Ithink I’ll be delighted by everyone’s perform-ance,” said D’Arcangelo. “The goal is really toraise money for AYFS and for the children andfamilies in Auburn who need us most, but thisis a really fun way of doing that.”
Amanda Collins may be reached at (508) 909-4132 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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Local shoe collection effort making strides
walked the mountain town ofCayey barefoot.
In 2002, when Diaz was 22, hemoved to Southbridge with just$100 to his name (he spent $30 of iton lunch at the airport). But with-in two weeks he found new mean-ing in life when he met his truelove, and eight months later thetwo opened their first businesstogether.
“I saw the American dreamcome alive. Suddenly I had thethings I never had,” he said. “I’vebeen way too blessed. When youhave everything you need itmakes stop and say, ‘I need to givesomething back.’”
Diaz chose to collect shoesbecause it’s a cost-free way forpeople to give. On average mostpeople, he said, have three to fourpairs of shoes they don’t use justsitting in their closets.
Feet Need Shoes’ missionbecame more far-reaching thanDiaz could have ever imagined,helping more than just the peoplein need. During his last collectionDiaz said a widow found a place tobring her late husbands shoes anda woman in a wheelchair foundsomething to do with the footwearshe no longer needed. TheWorcester County Superior Courteven let people given communityservice time to work it off for FeetNeed Shoes, an arrangement thatis again in the works.
Several community groups
have come forward to hold theirown collections for Feet NeedShoes. Burgess ElementarySchool in Sturbridge is hosting adrive as well as Southbridge HighSchool, where more than 100 pairswere donated on the first day ofthe collection.
Diaz is hoping more groups,particularly schools, will comeforward to host a collection. Theywill be given a shoe collection kitincluding boxes, letters, andposters, and Feet Need Shoes rep-resentatives will even come to thelocation to pick up all donations.
“If one person at every schoolin Massachusetts – students, fac-ulty, staff – gave just one pair ofshoes, we would have millions,”said Diaz.
Currently, donations are beingstored at a Soles4Souls trailer onRoute 20 in Auburn that can holdup to 25,000 pairs. Once it’s full itwill be brought to the nonprofit’sheadquarters in Tennessee, andFeet Need Shoes will get to workon filling another one, and thenanother one. During the last col-lection, it took four 54-foot trucksto transport all 120,000 pairs ofshoes.
Diaz said he set his 200,000 pairgoal so lofty because it’s the onlyway he’ll feel like he’s givenenough back for all his blessings.
“I could have collected 100 andstopped there, but that’s notenough. When I look at my lifehow it was and how it is, I have todo this,” he said. “But I thinkwhen we finish, I will have peace
with myself. I’m learning that weall give what we can and do whatwe can do.”
To be a part of the effort, bringshoes of any style or size to one ofthe following UPS Store locations:482 Southbridge St., Auburn; 210Park Ave., Worcester; 800 MainSt., Holden; or 290 Turnpike Rd.,Westborough. You can also con-
tact Diaz at (508) 721-9600 to get ashoe collection kit, or to arrangefor a pick-up if you have a verylarge donation.
Amanda Collins may be reachedat 508-909-4132, or by e-mail [email protected].
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New school created at Becker Collegeoffering graduate degrees for the first time inits 229-year history,” Betsy Fuller, Becker’svice president for academic affairs, said in astatement released last week. “We’re thrilledto welcome Dr. French, a dynamic leader whowill focus on program development, commu-nity engagement, and fundraising to bring theprogram to the next level, and beyond.”
Becker President Robert Johnson called thenew school a “giant leap into the 21st century,one of numerous developments that willensure Becker College remains relevant, con-
nected and engaged at a time of rapid changefor higher education.”
French was most recently director of theNew Hampshire Veterinary DiagnosticLaboratory and supervised the pre-veterinaryprogram at the University of New Hampshire.He also helped to reorganize the College ofLife Sciences and Agriculture and lead devel-opment of a cooperative wildlife disease cen-ter involving Cornell University, TuftsUniversity, the University of Connecticut andUNH.
French got his doctorate in veterinary med-icine from the University of Illinois and ran asmall animal practice for several years before
returning to academia. He is a member of theUnited States Department of Agriculture’sNational Animal Health Emergency ResponseCorps and the United Nations Food andAgriculture Organization as an expert inemergency prevention systems for animal andplant pests. He was an author of the firstreport of West Nile virus in the NorthernHemisphere, published in the journal Sciencein December 1999.
David Dore may be reached at (508) 909-4140,or by email at [email protected].
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Bay Path opening applicationprocess
CHARLTON — Bay Path RegionalVocational Technical High School’s applica-tion process is open to any eighth grader liv-ing in the towns of Auburn, Charlton, Dudley,North Brookfield, Oxford, Paxton, Rutland,Southbridge, Spencer, and Webster.
Please visit www.baypath.tec.ma.us or askyour school’s guidance office for an applica-tion.
Bay Path offers 21 vocational technical pro-grams along with a full range of academicprograms that are rigorous and challenging.Forward your child’s application with theiracademic records to the address below or con-tact your child’s middle school guidanceoffice. It is traditional for Bay Path to receivemore applications than there are seats avail-able so do not delay and apply soon. If youhave any questions please feel free to contactNancy Alpine 1-508-248-5971, ext. 1713.
High SchoolAttention: Guidance Office57 Old Muggett Hill RoadCharlton, MA 01057
Ninety Nine Restaurants raise$426K for Boys & Girls Clubs
Ninety Nine Restaurants announced lastmonth that they raised more than $426,000 forlocal chapters of the Boys & Girls Club in com-munities throughout New England and NewYork during the company’s Boys & Girls ClubFundraising Month in October 2012.
“Each year, the month of October is a spe-cial month for us at the Ninety Nine and thisyear is no exception,” said Ninety NineRestaurants President John Grady. “We arepassionate about our relationship with theBoys & Girls Club as we enter into our 16thyear of service to the organization. That pas-sion is evident when you look at the astound-ing success of our fundraiser, which wasmade possible not only from our dedicatedteam members, but our loyal guests who haveshown astounding generosity.
Funds were raised for local chapters of theBoys & Girls Club during the month ofOctober through the following ways:
Each Ninety Nine Restaurant has a relation-ship at the local level with the Boys & Girls
Clubs of America, the oldest and largestorganization that has a primary mission ofservice to youth, and the public school systemin the community. “We are involved withalmost 70 local chapters of the Boys & GirlsClubs and are very proud to have set a newcompany-wide fundraising record this yearfor a cause so important to us. We sincerelythank everyone who generously donated, aswe know these funds will go to encouragingpositive youth development and accommodatethousands of youths daily,” added Grady.
The Ninety Nine Restaurants is owned byAmerican Blue Ribbon Holdings, which alsoowns and operates O’Charley’s, Village Inn,Max and Erma’s, Bakers Square, Stoney RiverLegendary Steaks and Legendary Baking.
For more information, please visitwww.99restaurants.com or find them onFacebook at www.facebook.com/99restau-rants.
Last minute gift supports Relay for Life
AUBURN — Many times as we go about ourholiday business, we discover that we havemissed someone or have not been able to thinkabout the perfect gift for a special somebody.
Relay for Life of Central South County mayhave the perfect solution for you. Why not sup-port the Relay For Life Family Night with theWorcester Sharks. Not only will you have agreat gift — but you will be supporting a greatcause.
This year the American Cancer Society hasjoined with the Worcester Sharks to hold afamily night on March 15, at 7:30 p.m. to sup-port the local area Relay for Life efforts.Support the Relay and enjoy High Five Tunnelwith Sharks Players. Join us for a LuminaireCeremony.
Tickets can be obtained using the followingweb address:http://relay.acsevents.org/site/R?i=6AwmhLDBZQ3hQ17Krs9-SA.
Other ways to order tickets include: Contactany Relay for Life team Leader – [email protected]; contact MeghanHoffsomer by calling 508 270-4638 or by e-mailto: [email protected]; contactthe American Cancer Society office at 508 270-4642 and be sure to tell them that the donationshould be made to the Central South CountyRelay.
For each ticket purchased, the Relay for Lifeof Central South County will receive a $ 3donation. Checks should be made payable to
the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.Orders are due by Monday March 4, 2013.Buy a ticket for yourself and come and see a
great game between the Worcester Sharks andWilkes-Barre Scranton. Sharks hockey is foreveryone.
Simon announces new generalmanager at Auburn Mall
AUBURN — Simon Property Group Inc., thelargest developer and owner of shopping
malls in America, hasrecently announced anew hire in greaterWorcester.
Chris Bastien hasassumed the positionof General Managerof Auburn Mall inAuburn.
In his role asGeneral MallManager, Bastien willmanage day-to-dayoperations at AuburnMall, create and
implement annual operating budgets, andmanage maintenance, housekeeping, security,marketing, guest services and leasing of theproperties. Bastien has been employed withSimon Property Group for 12 years and previ-ously served as the Director of Marketing &Business Development at Crystal Mall inWaterford, Conn., another Simon property.
“We selected Chris to fill this integral anddemanding position due to his proven man-agement skills and experience, and alsobecause of the enthusiasm he brings to his jobeach day,” said Brian Jenkins, Regional VicePresident for the New England Region ofSimon Property Group.
• THE AUBURN NEWS • 9Saturday, January 19, 2013
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DUDLEY — The FirstCongregational Church of Dudley,135 Center Road, is having a PorkRoast Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 19,2013. The menu will include porkroast, applesauce, mashed potatoes,gravy, green beans with bacon, andtossed salad. Dessert will be goldengingerbread with real whippedcream. Servings will be at 5 and 6:15p.m. Adults: $10 and Preteens $5.There is no charge for children 5and under. Ticket reservations arerecommended. Please call HelenAustin at (508) 987-2271. Tickets arealso sold at the door. Handicappedaccessible.
AUBURN — There will be a roast
beef community supper at the FirstCongregational Church, 128 CentralSt., Auburn on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 4p.m. (Please note earlier start timethis month.) Tickets are $10 foradults and $5 for children 10 andunder. No reservations are needed.Additional parking is available atthe Town Hall.
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SHREWSBURY —The MasterSingers of Worcester invite singersto attend open rehearsals on Jan. 22and Jan. 29. All voice parts are wel-come, especially basses and tenors.The Master Singers of Worcesternumber about 50 members drawnfrom Worcester and surroundingcommunities. Membership dues are$100. Financial aid is available forthose in need. Rehearsals are heldon Tuesday evenings starting at 7:15p.m. at the First CongregationalChurch of Shrewsbury. Singers
interested in becoming membersmay audition at the end of openrehearsals or schedule an appoint-ment by calling 508-842-1349 or [email protected].
TUESDAYJANUARY 29
SHREWSBURY —The MasterSingers of Worcester invite singersto attend open rehearsals on Jan. 29.All voice parts are welcome, espe-cially basses and tenors. The MasterSingers of Worcester number about50 members drawn from Worcesterand surrounding communities.Membership dues are $100.Financial aid is available for thosein need. Rehearsals are held onTuesday evenings starting at 7:15p.m. at the First CongregationalChurch of Shrewsbury. Singersinterested in becoming membersmay audition at the end of openrehearsals or schedule an appoint-ment by calling 508-842-1349 or email
AUBURN — The C. S. LewisSociety of Central MA Book Clubwill meet Saturday, February 9, from9-10:30 a.m. at the Auburn PublicLibrary, 369 Southbridge Street,Auburn to discuss C. S. Lewis’ “TheChronicles of Narnia: The LastBattle.” All are welcome to attend.For more information visitwww.lewisma.org.
THURSDAYFEBRUARY 21
AUBURN — Baby Sitting Classeswill be offered on Feb. 21 and 22 from10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the SaintJosephs Parish Center on CentralStreet in Auburn for children ages11 and over. This two-day class isdesigned for anyone (boys and girls)who already babysit or want to
begin. This class is also useful forchildren who are left home alone forperiods of time. All classes will betaught by RNs from UMassMemorial Family EducationDepartment. A certificate will beawarded to all participants aftermeeting all the class requirements.Pre-registration is required as classsize is limited. Call (508) 334-6485and select option 5 for more infor-mation and to register.
SATURDAYFEBRUARY 23
AUBURN — The C. S. LewisSociety of Central MA Book Clubwill meet Saturday, February 23,from 9-10:30 a.m. at the AuburnPublic Library, 369 SouthbridgeStreet, Auburn to discuss C. S.Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia:The Last Battle.” All are welcome toattend. For more information visitwww.lewisma.org.
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AWARD-WINNING CRAFTS FEATURED ATSENIOR CENTER
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AUBURN — Multi-talented Eva Wahlstrom has loaned her crafts for the current display at theLorraine Gleick Nordgren Senior Center. Among the items featured are pine needle baskets (madewith southern pine needles), hand-embroidered greeting cards, crocheted bedspread, doilies andtablecloth, candle wicking pillow and dresser scarf, wall hanging made from the heart of a palm treeand bead and wire jewelry.
10 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Saturday, January 19, 2013
Rockets have one for three week, still hold steady at 7-3AUBURN — Despite winning
just one of three games lastweek, the Auburn varsityboys’ basketball team stillholds an impressive record of7-3 at the midway point of theseason.
The Rockets lost to DavidProuty, 56-55, on Jan. 7 whenBrendan Coughlin of the
Panthers drove the length ofthe floor for a buzzer-beatinglayup. Just seconds prior tothat Auburn’s Tyler Simmonshit the go-ahead jump shot.
The Rockets then found thewinning form again when theydefeated Leicester High, 54-49,on Jan. 9. Auburn took a size-able lead early in the first
quarter and then had to holdoff the Wolverines.
The Rockets then finishedtheir week on Jan. 12 with a 60-50 setback to Shepherd Hill,which puts the team at 7-3.Auburn had contests at Oxfordon Jan. 16 and at Quaboag onJan. 18, both after press time.
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Auburn varsity girls’ basketball teamThe Rockets are now an impressive 8-1 nearing the midway
point of the season with a tough home game versus Quaboag tobe played Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. With two more victories Auburn willreach the Central Mass. Division 2 district tournament for thefourth consecutive season.
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Auburn’s Mark Wright lofts a shot over the outstretched arm of a Shepherd Hill defender on Jan. 12.
Drew Goodrich of Auburn creates space from a Shepherd Hilldefender to attempt an inside shot.
Michael Thomas of Auburn looks to drive on a Shepherd Hill defender.
Auburn’s Mark Wright holds the ball away from the defense on a drive in tran-sition.
Tyler Simmons of Auburn gets inside before taking a shot at thehoop
• THE AUBURN NEWS • 11Saturday, January 19, 2013
SPORTS
BY NICK ETHIERSPORTS STAFF WRITER
CHARLTON — At firstblush the final score of theBay Path varsity girls’ bas-ketball team’s 42-25 loss toWorcester Tech on Jan. 10may seem a bit extreme, butwhen examined closer theMinutemen had plenty ofopportunities to hang withthe Eagles.
Bay Path battled hard andhustled throughout the con-test, which head coach JohnSelen agreed with.
“They want to play.There’s a lot of team spirit[and] a lot of desire,” hesaid.
The only thing that heldthe Minutemen back wastheir offensive prowess asthey missed many insidelooks and shot just 3 of 20from the free throw line.
“Our problem is we havetrouble scoring easy stuffunder the basket and we’replaying catch-up,” Selensaid.
Bay Path led for themajority of the first quarterbefore Worcester Techended it on a 5-0 run to takea 9-7 lead heading into thesecond stanza. From there,the Eagles scored the final 6points of the second quar-ter — only 8 total points werescored in the frame as bothteams struggled from thefloor — to lead 16-8 at half-time.
“We might have had a leadcoming into the half,” Selensaid if some of the shots histeam had taken had droppedinstead of rolling aroundand then off the rim.
Worcester Tech opened upa 10-point lead at 20-10 in thethird quarter before BayPath’s Jena Desrouchesburied a 3-pointer to cut thedeficit down to seven points.
But the Eagles finishedthe quarter on a 9-3 run tolead 29-16 with just a quarterto play.
Worcester Tech then wonfourth quarter scoring 13-9to finish with a 17-point win,dropping the Minutmen’srecord to 1-9 at the midsea-son mark.
Bay Path was led byBrittany Bruso (6 points, 8rebounds), Brandy Peterson(6 points) and GinaHoughton (9 rebounds), butthe defense had a tough timecontaining the Eagles’Shaquel Tolson, who hadgame-high totals of 21 pointsand 19 rebounds.
“She’s a very good player,a senior player,” Selen saidof Tolson. “She’s difficult tocontain. Anybody on ourteam really can’t play herone-on-one so we hope to tryto control her in our zone.”
Unfortunately, another problem for theMinutemen was when they missed their shotsthey were unable to secure an offensiverebound. Worcester Tech won the battle on the
boards 50-37.Nonetheless, Selen is looking forward to the
second half of the season knowing that histeam will continue to improve.
“They come to practice every single day and
you can’t fault them for their work effort,” hesaid. “They’ll be here tomorrow and work justas hard.
“Hopefully before the season’s over we’llstart to see a little bit of a turnaround, but
every day is a building process. We’re lookingfor that next win to breed a little bit of confi-dence and then hopefully they can progress tothe next level.”
Poor shooting plagues Minutemen in loss to Eagles
Hitting the floor for a loose ball, Bay Path’s Jena Desrouches battles with Worcester Tech’s Raquel Martinez.Nick Ethier photos
Bay Path’s Gina Houghton (44) fights with Worcester Tech’s ShaquelTolson for a rebound, which Houghton eventually emerged with.
Knights of Columbus to host FreeThrow Championship
The Webster/Dudley Knights of ColumbusCouncil 228 announces the annual Knights ofColumbus Free Throw Championship to be heldSaturday, Jan. 19.
This years contest is open to all local boys andgirls ages 10 to 14, free of charge. The age qualifica-tion is as of Jan. 1. A copy of a birth certificate isrequired for registration.
The contest will be held at the St. Louis School,located at 50 Negus St. in Webster. Registrationstarts at 8:15 a.m. with the contest to follow at 9.
Winners will be awarded with a Knights ofColumbus award and will represent our council inDistrict competition in February.
Any questions and information can be directedto Competition Coordinator and Past Grand KnightPaul Perry at (508) 943-9345 [email protected].
Booster Club to host pork roast forAuburn’s Super Bowl team
The Auburn High School Booster Club will behosting its first pork roast on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 3p.m. at the White Eagle Club on Green St. inWorcester. Tickets for the event are $20 for adultsand $10 for children 18 and under. There will be all-you-can-eat pork sandwiches with assorted cheeses,hot peppers and broccoli rabbi. Sodas and draft beerare included.
All proceeds will go toward the Super Bowl ringsand plaques for the Auburn High School footballteam. For more information or to purchase ticketsplease contact David Domenick at (774) 696-3976.
Sports Briefs
Bay Path’s Morgan Houghton attempts to drive by Worcester Techdefender Raquel Martinez on her drive to the basket.
As Worcester Tech’s Raquel Martinez drives to the hoop, Bay Path defender Laura Tolic puts her arms upin anticipation of blocking her shot.
Above, Kaila Vasquez of Bay Path holds the ball away from Worcester Tech defenderRaquel Martinez. Left, Bay Path’s Brandy Peterson leans a little to her right beforereleasing a second half free throw.
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WORCESTER — Worcester County SheriffLewis G. Evangelidis recently welcomed 27new correction officers, including two Oxfordresidents and a Dudley resident, to theWorcester County Sheriff ’s Office during agraduation ceremony held on Nov. 30 atWorcester Technical High School.
Officer David Goyette and Officer AndrewSchuler, of Oxford, who was awarded theSheriff ’s Physical Fitness Award, and OfficerChad Kasik, of Dudley, who received theFrancis T. Foley Academic Award for the high-est class average, were part of the 38thGraduating class of the Worcester CountySheriff ’s Office Basic Recruit TrainingAcademy. The group of 25 men and two
women were the third class to graduate underSheriff Evangelidis’ new increased hiringstandards, which he introduced shortly aftertaking office. The new class of recruits alsoreferred to themselves as the “The Surge.”
Prior to being sworn in by the Sheriff, thegraduates were congratulated by keynotespeaker State Sen. Jennifer Flanagan (D-Leominster).
“Today is a very special day, as all of youenter into the important and difficult profes-sion of corrections. Much will be asked of youeach time you enter the jail and the prisondoors close behind you and it will not alwaysbe easy, but all of us are extremely grateful foryour service and dedication to the noble pro-
fession of public safety,” said Flanagan.“I am very proud to welcome the 27 recruits
of the 38th Graduating Class of the WorcesterCounty Sheriff ’s Office and the third class tograduate under the increased hiring stan-dards. The job of corrections is not an easyone and all of us here today have a responsi-bility to the public safety of the citizens ofWorcester County and to work together withour inmate population in order to releasemore productive citizens back into society.Our success, although difficult to quantify,will be measured by the crimes that are nevercommitted,” said Evangelidis.
Since taking office, Evangelidis has madesignificant changes to the hiring standards inorder to professionalize the department. Allcorrectional officer applicants must have, atminimum, an associates degree or at least twoyears of military service. They must also takeand pass a written exam, physical fitness test,background check and psychological screen-ing test. Evangelidis also implemented a newpolicy that prohibits the acceptance of letters
of recommendation from politicians.During the 12-week academy, recruits are
taught to handle the daily challenges of safelykeeping the care, custody, and control ofinmates incarcerated at the Worcester CountyJail & House of Correction. Classroom topicsinclude legal issues, mental health in a correc-tional setting, staff/inmate interaction, secu-rity/emergency procedures, interpersonalcommunication skills, and use of force regula-tions. In addition, instructors use hands-ontraining to teach defensive tactics, fire safety,use of restraint, searches, driver training, andweapons qualification and physical fitness isheld daily.
Students are also quizzed on policy weeklyand recruits must maintain an academic aver-age of at least 70 percent in order to graduate.
“All 27 of you graduating here today shouldbe very proud, as you have demonstrated hardwork and dedication over the past 12 weeks tohave conquered this challenging accomplish-ment,” said Evangelidis.
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AUBURN — Myriam Lamour, certified instructor, put the seniors through a low intensity but highenergy dance/fitness class called “Zumba gold.” She has been dancing for more than 25 years andis licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba gold and Zumba Toning. Classes are held at 9:15 a.m. everyThursday at the Auburn Senior Center and are $3 per class. Drop-ins are always welcome.
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Worcester County Sheriff Lewis G. Evangelidis recently welcomed 27 new correction officers, including twoOxford residents and a Dudley resident, to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office during a graduation cere-mony held on Nov. 30 at Worcester Technical High School.
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2010 NissanArmadaTitanium
$499 per mo.
Only 55K Miles! Alloy wheels, running boards, fog lamps, roof racks, sunroof, DVDPlayer, rear back up camera, Leather, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/In dash 6 disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, 3rdrow seating, plenty of cargo room, tow package, fog lamps, power 3rd row seating,rear air controls, power pedals, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio,cruise, bluetooth), dual climate controls and much more!
58K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, reardefrost, alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, cruisecontrols, tilt steering wheel and so much more!
62K Miles! Heated seats, power windows, power locks, powermirrors, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, cruise, AC, reardefrost, power pedals, tilt steering wheel and much more!
Sport 4 Matic! Only 35K Miles! Leather, alloys, sunroof, power windows,power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, power seats, heated seats,tilt steering wheel, cruise controls, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise,heads up display), AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or MP3 player and somuch more!
47K miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AM/FM/In dash 6Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 Player, dual climate controls, power driverseat, alloy wheels, sunroof, steering wheel controls (audio and cruise) andmuch more! This is one sporty car!
2009 NissanMaxima 3.5 SV
$319 per mo.
34K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,tilt steering wheel, cruise control, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or MP3player and so much more!
2012Chrysler200 LX
$279 per mo.
4x4 Quad cab with only 24K Miles! Running boards, alloy wheels, full backseat, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,AM/FM/CD/aux for your IPod or Mp3 player and so much more! This trucklooks feels and drives like NEW
2010ChevroletSilverado1500 LS
$399 per mo.
alloys, power windows, powerlocks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost,low miles, fog lights, wood grain, cruise, tilt, dual climate control
2011 ChevroletImpala LT
$299 per mo.
Only 8K Miles! This one is practically brand new! power windows,power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tilt steer-ing wheel and so much more!
Only 35K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, frontwheel drive, 4 cylinder which is great on Gas!
4x4 with only 19K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, 3rd Row seating, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 play-er, cruise, rear air controls, heated mirrors
43K Miles! AWD! Navigation, heated leather power seats, memoryseats, dual climate controls, heated and air conditioned seats, alloywheels, led head lamps, led fog lamps, rear back up camera, steeringwheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), power tilt steering wheel, blue-tooth capability, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, powerseats and so much more!
45K Miles! Beautiful Maroon color! Automatic, sport shifter, power win-dows, power locks, power mirrors, automatic lights, AC, rear defrost,AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and much more!
4x4 with only 75K miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, 3rd row seating that folds down to plen-ty of cargo space, AM/FM/CD/aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and somuch more!
AWD with only 37K Miles! 3rd Row for 7 Passenger! Leather! Sunroof!Heated Seats! Power seats! AM/FM/In Dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod orMp3 player/USB/Satellite capable, power windows, power locks, power mir-rors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, dual climate controls, fog lamps, steeringwheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth) and much more!
21K Miles! This car is almost Brand New! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,AMAZING GAS MILEAGE! AM/FM/CD/Aux and USB for your Ipod orMp3 player
2011ChevroletCruze LS
$299 per mo.
2010 Nissan
Altima 2.5 S
$289 per mo.
2006 Jeep
Commander$249 per mo.
2010AcuraMDX
$449 per mo.
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48K Miles! AWD! SXT! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, plenty of storage throughout the vehicle, AM/FM/CD/Auxfor your Ipod or Mp3 player, Air conditioned glove compartment that actsas a cooler, cruise control, tilt steering wheel and so much more!
2009 DodgeJourney
SXT $299 per mo.
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GTS Automatic with only 89K Miles! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, tilt steering wheel, cruisecontrols, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise, bluetooth), sunroofand so much more!
2008Mitsubishi
Lancer GTS $199 per mo
75K Miles! Loaded! Leather, alloy wheels, tow package, luggage rack,3rd row seating, rear entertainment (rear dvd), power seats, heatedseats, memory seats, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), AM/FM/Indash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, sunroof, dual climatecontrols and so much more!
4x4 with only 80K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, alloy wheels, roof rack, rear back up camera, sataliteradio, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player alloy wheels, luggagerack, 3rd Row, tow package and much more!
2007 NissanSentra 2.0S
$199 per mo.
2011 Honda Civic
LX$269 per mo.
2010Mercedes-
Benz C-ClassC300 Sport
$496 per mo.
nly 44K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, rear windshieldwiper, alloy wheels, full size spare tire on the back, hard top, two way removable hard top, foglamps, sway bar lock, with the Rubicon tires, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more! THIS is THE ULTIMATE SUV!
2009 JeepWranglerRubicon
$399 per mo.
2008 Nissan
Pathfinder S
$289 per mo.
2010Infiniti M35 X
$449 per mo.
2008 JeepGrand
CherokeeLaredo
$299 per mo.
2009 Honda
Accord LX$249 per mo.
2006 GMC Envoy
SLT
$289 per mo.
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2010Toyota
Highlander$399 per mo.
4x4 with only 99K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, alloywheels, extremely clean interior!
2010 Jeep GrandCherokeeLaredor
$349 per mo
Only 14K Miles! Power windows, power locks, powermirrors, AM/FM/CD/
2010 KiaOptima LX
$249 per mo.
The Truck everyone is looking for! Small 4x4 with a quad cab at a rea-sonable price! Alloy wheels, bed liner, tow package, AM/FM/CD/Aux foryour Ipod or Mp3 player, AC, 4x4 and so much more!
2006Dodge
Dakota ST
$249 per mo.
140K miles! This is one great vehicle that is in fantastic condition! Come intoday to check it out and get a great deal! Leather, sunroof, power windows,power locks, power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,steering wheel controls (audio, cruise), alloy wheels, AM/FM/CD player and somuch more!
2003 BMW 3Series325xi
$8,990 Mall special convertible, leather , automatic, chromewheels, power windows & locks, power mirrors, tilt, cruisecontrol, 31K miles
69K Miles! Panoramic sunroof, alloys, power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, heated seats, power seat, tilt steeringwheel, cruise controls, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise),AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more!
2007 Pontiac G6$249 per mo.
Diesel 4x4 8 foot bed v8! Leather, running boards, bed liner, tow package,power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, wood grain in the dash,cruise control, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls (audio, cruise,climate), alloy wheels, AM/FM/In dash 6 Disc CD/Aux for your Ipod orMp3 player, break differential and so much more!
2007 FordSuper Duty F-350 SRW
Lariat
$549 per mo
73K Miles! Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, leather, alloywheels, AC, rear defrost, cruise control, tilt steering wheel,AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more!
2008ChryslerSebringLimited
$219 per mo.
360 AWD! Alloy wheels, plenty of storage in the back, 4 Cylinder AWDwhich is great on GAS, Power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC,rear defrost, AM/FM/CD/Aux for your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steeringwheel, cruise controls and so much more!
2010 Nissan
Rogue S
$309 per mo
4x4 with only 6K Miles! This truck is practically BRAND NEW! Powerwindows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, AM/FM/CD/aux for your Ipodor Mp3 player, extended cab with the half doors and a full back seat withpower rear windows! Only 6K miles!
2012ChevroletSilverado1500 LS
$449 per mo.
4x4 Loaded with only 66K Miles! This vehicle is LOADED! Leather, 3rdRow, heated seats, power memory seats, DVD with rear entertainment,alloy wheels, fog lamps, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,AC, rear defrost, side steps, dual climate controls, AM/FM/CD/Aux foryour Ipod or Mp3 player and so much more!
2007 GMC YukonDenali XL
$399 per mo.
Quad Cab with only 36K Miles! 4 Door, 4x4, fog lamps, alloy wheels, bedliner, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, AC, AM/FM/CD/Auxfor your Ipod or Mp3 player, tilt steering wheel, steering wheel controls(audio and cruise), this truck has an awesome feature...A rear back upcamera in the rear view mirror and much more!
2009 ToyotaTacoma
$379 per mo.
4x4, automatic, air conditioning, power windows & locks, leather 40Kmiles, heated seats, power seats, dual climate control, alloy wheels,runningboards
2007ChevroletAvalanche
LT$349 per mo.
SR5 quad cab 4x4 with only 89K Miles! Power windows, power locks,power mirrors, AC, rear defrost, power rear window, AM/FM/CD player,alloy wheels, bed liner, tow package, tilt steering wheel, cruise controls,steering wheel controls (audio and cruise) and much much more!
