ATHOL DAILY NEWS Friday, October 15, 2010 Page 3 OBITUARIES SERVICES E. Magdalene Whitmore CHESTERFIELD E. Magdalene "Maggie" (LeMaster) Whitmore, 80, of 43 Stage and formerly of Orange, died Thursday morning, Oct. 14, 2010 at home, following an illness. Funeral arrangements are pending with Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Orange.
Candidate Forums Slated opportunities to hear from the candidates who seek to represent the citizens of the Second Franklin District. Democratic candidate for state representative Denise Andrews said Thursday, "I urge myfellowcitizenstocome hear candidates themselves. Our right to vote is a cherished honor and duty. Our ability to make an informed vote is enhanced through the forums being presented in various locations throughout the district. Please review the list below and make your best effort to attend.
"All of these forums prove that there is energy and enthusiasm at work in our local citizenry. I am especially pleased to see that our youth are taking an active role in their democracy. Too often we hear complaints about our youth being apathetic. I am proud to come from this district where our youth are seeking to engage in the outcome of their election. Please join them and your friends and neighbors at the events listed North Quabbin Young Leaders Council- Fundraising spaghetti supper and general election candidate forum; Friday, Oct.
22, p.m. at the First Universalist Church, Orange. United Arc Candidate Forum- -Tuesday, Oct. at the Greenfield Community TV. The Athol -Democratic Committee will host a candidate forum led by the youth of Athol High School -Thursday, Oct.
28, p.m. at the Athol High School. ORANGE During the month of October there are Arrested ORANGE There were two arrests Thursday. At 10:31 State Police requested assistance at a North Main Street location. Scott R.
Wood, 23, of 259 North Main was arrested on a warrant. At 6:14 p.m., Warwick Police advised dispatch that a green Suburban was driving down Moss Brook Road headed towards Orange and the driver is revoked from driving. The vehicle was stopped and Joel V. Rice, 51, of 139 Wendell Warwick, was arrested on charges of operating vehicle with revoked license and operating under the influence of liquor fourth offense. Brewer Endorses Andrews BARRE State Senator Stephen M.
Brewer (D- Barre) announced today he is supporting the election of Orange Democrat Denise Andrews as the next state representative for the 2nd Franklin District. "I endorse her, wholeheartedly," Brewer said, "I am proud to support her and look forward to working with her in Boston as we continue the state's recovery from this global economic recession." Andrews is seeking the House Seat currently held by Orange Democrat Christopher Donelan, who isl leaving the Legislature after eight years to run for Franklin County Sheriff. Donelan has endorsed Andrews and is serving as CoChair of her campaign committee. Brewer cited Andrews' values and priorities as the reason he is supporting her election. "As Vice Chair of the Senate budget writing.
committee, I know how delicate the state budget situation is right now. We are leading the nation in recovery, but one false step could propel us backwards." Brewer also noted Andrews' support of environmental issues he has long championed, "Denise understands the importance of open space preservation, environmental protection as well as the rights of our law -abiding sportsmen and women." Backpack Drive Was Success ATHOL The North Quabbin Patch Parents Council ninth annual backpack drive was held recently with over 500 back packs being given out to schoc children in the nine towns of the North Quabbin. The success of this program is a result of community support, volunteers and donations. The following is a list of agencies and individuals who donated: Athol Royalston Regional School District, Stephen Brewer Committee, Adams Animal Hospital, Kimball Cooke Insurance, Higgins O'Connor Funeral Home, MOC Community Partnership, Patricia and Sarah Tedford, Tool Town Pizza, Mary Lou Schwab, Athol-Orange Elks Lodge, and Bill Purple. Copper and copper alloy products used in building construction, such as electrical wire and power cables, water pipes, plumbing fixtures, roofing materials and brass furnishings account for of the annual consumption of copper.
Political Advertisem*nt Political Advertisem*nt I STEVEN ADAM STATE REPRESENTATIVE VOTE NOV. 2nd www.stevenadam2010.com Paid For By Friends of Steven Adam MONTY TECH'S ANNUAL CAREER AWARENESS NIGHT Tour 20 Vocational Technical Career Programs Learn About our Excellent Academic Curriculum See On-Going Live Demonstrations Meet With Students Staff CON a Monday, October 18, 2010 6:30 8:30 PM Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School 1050 Westminster Street Rte. 2A Fitchburg MA 01420 Call: (978) 345-9200 or (978) 632-8889 Ext. 5235 or 5236 Orange Police Log Thursday 9:08 a.m. Report of subject making threats, West River Street.
Officer responded and spoke with subjects. Male subject has no intention of hurting himself. Daughter en route to pick him up. 9:48 a.m. Caller reports speeding cars 'up and down Carpenter Street all day, every day.
Cruisers notified. 11:10 a.m. Person requests a welfare check, Walnut Hill Road. Residence was secure. Officer spoke to a neighbor who advised the female's sister's car was in front of the residence earlier in the day and that she sometimes leaves with her.
Message was left for sister as well. 11:15 a.m. Person reports a kid in a white shirt and black shorts just came into the playground and stole a bike, Butterfield School. Last seen headed north on Cheney Street. Officer dispatched.
Found to be the same bike that was stolen yesterday. It was recovered last night and it had been spray painted gray. 12:06 p.m. Person reports subject came to her door in violation of a no trespass order, Walker Street. Officer responded; subject gone on arrival.
Subject, 45, of town, will be summonsed on a charge of trespass. 2:40 p.m. Caller reports really loud music coming from the trailer on West Main Street. On arrival the music had been turned off. 3 p.m.
Control reports call from person reporting subject is at the end of Carpenter Street and believed to have warrants. Area checked; negative contact. 3:10 p.m. Person requesting an officer respond and remove her boyfriend from a North Main Street address. Person refused to open the door but did speak with officers.
Person to leave for awhile until all calms down. Person advised of options regarding restraining order. a 911 hang-up call, East Main Street. Officer responded and spoke with person and mother. One had tried tocall 411 buthit 911.
All okay. 4:02 p.m. Person requestsa call from officer. No answeron call back and will attempt again. 4:05 p.m.
Trafficstop for no front plate and no inspection, New Athol Road. Warning issued. 5:17 p.m. Person to station to pick up plates. 5:58 p.m.
Person reports three subjects walking down the street pushing a shopping cart, East Main Street. Summons complaints requested for three subjects, aged 26, 27, and 29, all of town, each on a charge of shoplifting of shopping cart. 6:36 p.m. Person states a male and female are fighting again, MechanicStreet. Onarrival screaming could be heard fromoutside the residence.
No answer at the door after several attempts. Landlord provided a key. Officer spoke with subjects; parties claimed verbal argument between husband and wife. Advised of consequences if officers return. 7:05 p.m.
While on detail observed a teen causing a hazard and disturbance withabike on the pedestrian walkway as people were entering the property, South Main Street. Subject spoken with and advised per school regulation to either attend the function or leave. Hewasnot in agreement with the school regulations or the laws of the Commonwealth regarding the operation of a bicycle. Options were explained and subject left. 7:20 p.m.
Person of Crescent Street, Athol, reported to the detail officer on South Main Street that subject was present in the building and there is a restraining order in effect. Conversation with male subject and he left the property. 8:10 p.m. Two parking tickets issued for parking in handicapped areas, South Main Street. 8:10 p.m.
Person requesting a return call regarding a stolen bike which was reported earlier in the day. Call returned at 11:20 p.m. 8:14 p.m. Person to station regarding continued harassment by subject. Report started.
8:25 p.m. Parking ticket issued for parking in a handicapped parking space. 8:44 p.m. Person reporting second disturbance from third floor, Mechanic Street. Person states items are falling off his walls.
Subject, 22, to be summonsed on charged of disturbing the peace and disorderly conduct. 9:11 p.m. Control reports person would like to see an officer due to past braking and entering, Lake Mattawa Road. Officer responded. 9:27 p.m.
Control reports disturbance at West Main Street location. Both unitstied up and State Police handled. Wheeler Memorial Library News ORANGE- The Wheeler Memorial Library will celebrate the second annual National Day on Writing on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 p.m. with a workshop for writers in fourth through 12th grade.
The participants will have a chance to brainstorm and begin entries for the national contest Letters about Literature. These letters are to be addressed to the author of the student's favorite book. They are asked to be reflection tive letters that show how the reader saw something of him or herself reflected in the book, or what they learned about themselves while reading. The contest is not looking for fan letters or literary analysis. To help trigger thinking, snacks will be provided.
According to Sharon Shaloo, executive director of the Massachusetts Center for the Book, Massachusetts has had three national runners-up in the past two years, whose school or community libraries received $1,000 grants from Target while the individualsreceived $50 Target Gift Cards. All students who place in the top couple of percentage points of letters received in Massachusetts are invited to the awards ceremony at the Massachusetts State House. Then two national winners are chosen from each of the states' winners of the three competilevels: level one (grades 4- 6), two (grades 7-8) and three (grades 9-12). National winners each designate a favorite library that they wish to receive a $10,000 grant from Target. The students each receive a $500 Target Gift Card.
Correction ORANGE The Orange District Court in Thursday's edition showed the age of Dominic Bruce at 28. His correct age is 18. Franklin County Alcoholic Beverages Compliance Initiative Public Service Announcement Beginning on or about Sunday, May 11, 2010 alcoholic beverages compliance checks performed pursuant to guidelines recommended by the Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, as agreed upon by towns having signed an acknowledgement of a Memorandum of Understanding as noted hereafter will be made of all licensed liquor establishments in the Franklin County, and North Quabbin Region towns of Athol, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Deerfield, Gill, Heath, Orange, Montague, Shelburne and Whately. Greenfield will also be conducting compliance checks during this time period. The compliance checks shall involve all on-premise and off-premise establishments licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages.
The checks will be concluded no later than March 13, 2011 and shall be performed as frequently as the involved towns individually deem necessary to ensure lawful and responsible sales and services of alcoholic beverages. The check will be supervised in a cooperative effort with the individual town's licensing authorities and police departments as authorized by their respective chiefs of police pursuant to a standardized process and established guidelines. Any questions about the MOU may be directed to the local police departments or to Captain John Newton of the Greenfield Police Department at (413) 773-5411 ext. 1304. CALENDAR REMINDERS Friday, Oct.
15 6-8 p.m. Exhibit Walkthrough with jurors, Gallery at Hallmark, 85 Avenue Turners Falls. Part of Inaugural Franklin County Fine Art Biennial. 7:30 p.m. "The Cemetery Club," 64 Common Barre.
A comedic play performed by the Barre Players. 978-355-2096 Saturday, Oct. 16 a.m. Benefit Breakfast, Masonic Lodge, Main Street, Athol. Serving biscuits and gravy.
10a.m.-6 p.m. Benefit Sale, Trail Head, 1 South Main Orange. To benefit the Mount Land Conservation Trust. Info: www.mountgrace.org 11:45 a.m. or www.trailheadonline.net.
Fish Park, Union Street, Athol. To celebrate the a apparition of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal. Rain location is Our Lady Immaculate on School Street. Denise Andrews, candidate for State Representative, 2nd Franklin District. 3-5 p.m.
Meet and Greet, Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Gill. Meet Info: www.deniseandrews.org p.m. Harvest Night, North New Salem Congregational Church, 60 Elm New Salem. Hay rides, games, music, puppets and refreshments. 6 p.m.
Roast Pork Dinner, Franco-American Club, 592 South Athol. Tickets: 978-249-9840 6-10 p.m. Haunted Hayrides, Silver Lake Park, Athol. Presented by the Athol Lions Club. 7:30 p.m.
"The Cemetery Club," 64 Common Barre. A comedic play performed by the Barre Players. 978-355-2096 7:30 p.m. Comedy Night, Athol-Orange Elks Lodge. Begins with co*cktail hour, comedy with Freddie Stone and others begins at 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 17 7:30 a.m. Birding Trip, Millers River Environmental Center, Main Athol. Led by Jeff Johnstone. 11 a.m.-4p.m.
Open House, The Museum of Our Industrial Heritage, Greenfield. Info: www.industrialhistory.org Noon-4 p.m. Kingsmen Chess Club meets each Sunday, Millers River Environmental Center, 100 Main Athol. Info: 978-249-5905 or email to 2p.m. "The Cemetery Common Barre.
Acomedicplay performed by the Barre Players. 978-355-2096 4-6 p.m. Meet and Greet, The Meadows, Greenfield. Meet Denise Andrews, candidate for State Representative, 2nd Franklin District. Info: www.deniseandrews.org 6-9 p.m.
Haunted Hayrides, Silver Lake Park, Athol. Presented by the Athol Lions Club. Agenda ORANGE The Orange Elementary School Committee will meet on Monday, Oct. 18 in the Fisher Hill School library. The agenda is: I.
Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Approval of Minutes: The Regular Meeting of IV. Hearing for Visitors V. Report of the Representative to the R.C.
Mahar Regional School Committee Paul Gervais VI. Old Business A. Wellness Policy B. Update ofthe Mahar, Petersham, Orange Special Education Consolidation C. Review of Superintendent goals set during evaluation D.
Conference; vote to designate a member to the conference Nov. 3-6. This year's conference will be held in Hyannis on the above dates. VII. Financial Report -Asof Oct.
18 VIII. Report of the OETA IX. Report of the Administration A. Superintendent 1. Facilities report Agenda Enver Softic; 2.
Jennifer Haggerty; 3. Robert Haigh. X. New Business appointments; report-Walk Your Child to School Day; Facilities use request XI. Executive Session XII.
Adjournment 2. Instructional programs 3. Legislative update 4. Important Dates; Oct. 29 Professional Day; Nov.
11 Veterans' Day 5. Franklin County Study 6. Enrollment, as of Oct. 1, compared with previous years: B. Principals' reports 1.
Athol Lithuanian Club 365 South Athol presents "Jimi Star" Waylon Wallie Review Oct. 16th 7 p.m.-10 p.m. $2.00 Cover Proceeds to Benefit Timmy Gautautis We Always Have Fun At The Lith Club www.athollithclub.com STATE OF WATER SUPPLY CONSERVATION HAS ENDED Effective immediately (October 13th), the Orange Water Department (OWD) is ending the State of Water Supply Conservation for users of the Orange public water supply. Non essential outdoor water uses may be resumed to the extent necessary. The Mass.
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) allows the water use restriction in Orange to be lifted when stream flow in the Millers River at Erving remains greater than 186 cubic feet per second (83,477 gallons per minute) for a 7-day period. OWD thanks its users for their patience and compliance this past summer. Your water conservation efforts not only lower your bill but also help to ensure a sustainable water supply and protect stream flow. MEAT RAFFLES 75 ASSORTED MEATS ETC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22ND 7 PM WHEELERVILLE COMMUNITY CLUB 698 EAST MAIN ORANGE HOSTED BY: THE WHEELERVILLE WOMEN'S CLUB LUCKY LANES JOLLY TAVERN (old Rotunda) 467 Main Athol, MA Sunday, October 25th, 10 a.m. Fall up Sign now for Winter Hours Are Back Leagues! Lucky Lanes Open Seniors, Mens, 9-9 Closed Mon.
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