Wilmington (Eror rtnttt WTI Mil 'i TOI I ,;■;■:;'. , | : ■ : 51 ST YEAR NO. -., 54 PAGES t IIUI1U JlO-UJU-idlU WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 Suspect nabbed by off-duty Wilmington cop Suspect arrested in connection with locker room robberies By STEPHEN BJOBK football teams were on the field and found that, although the sus- WILMINGTON - Police are con- practicing. pect did not live in the area, he sidering the case closed after pick- What the suspect did not know had a girlfriend living in Billerica. ing up a suspect they believe to be was that Dracut security cameras Billerica jjplice set up surveil- connected to a recent rash of high had captured a digital image of the lance on the woman's residence school locker room robberies, suspect in the high school hallways waiting for the suspect to appear. including those of Wilmington and and a digital image of the sus- It was Wilmington Police Lt. Tewksbury. pect's vehicle. Furthermore, an Christopher Neville, however, that As many as eight separate high anonymous tip provided the name made the collar. school locker rooms were hit, of a suspect and a specific vehicle. On Monday evening, Neville was including Dracut, Tyngsboro, and The tip matched the vehicle that off-duty and on his way to a WCTV Billerica. In each instance, the had been caught on camera. Board of Directors meeting. He thefts occurred while high school Authorities chased down the lead CONTINUED PAGE 22 *tot t,;, ■" • A Wilmington Police recovered more than 100 wallets and other property following the arrest of a Stoughton man believed to have perpetrated the locker room robberies that have occurred throughout the area. Photo by Stu Neilson * Wilmington was once a major producer of cranberries. This former cranberry bog on Shawsheen Wilmington's own Avenue was just one of several before the blight of the mid-1800's wiped cranberries out. Photo by Maureen Lamoureux Public Nurse honored Pass the cranberry sauce Bv STEPHEN BJORK form our own unified voice," "This is such a wonderfu Wilmington's booming cranberry industry WILMINGTON The Fitzgerald explains. community," Fitzgerald said Massachusetts Health Officers Fitzgerald has' been "There are a lot of charities Association (MHOA) recently Wilmington's Public Nurse for and they prefer to be quiel By LAKE F, NEILSQN' knows, the Pilgrims landed in without cranberry sauce? honored Ann Fitzgerald, 19 years, as of December of about all of the good work that WILMINGTON - Residents Massachusetts, at Plymouth Southeastern Massachusetts Wilmington's Public Nurse, this year, and is proud to serve they do." sitting down to their Rock. Of course, they first hit is an area noted for cranberry during its Annual Educational the residents. Thanksgiving dinner will prob- land earlier out on Cape Cod. production. Not so well noted, Conference. Fitzgerald was ably give some thought to the But does anyone give consid- though, was Wilmington's cran- the recipient of this year's historical significance of the eration to another traditional berry industry. With abundant Public Health Nursing Award. occasion. What child hasn't part of the Thanksgiving din- swampland, Wilmington was Only one such award is pre- drawn pictures of the Pilgrims ner - the cranberry? What well-suited for growing cran- sented each year by the and turkeys? And everyone would Thanksgiving be like CONTINUED PAGE 21 statewide organization to a WHS born 150 years ago person who has demonstrated excellence in the field of pub- lic nursing. The mission of the MHOA, Funding was a controversial issue according to its website, is to assist and suiport staff of Bv LARZ F. NEILSON fight for a free high school the public funding of the high local health dterartments in WILMINGTON - Exactly 150 were the Revs. Samuel H. school was Dr. Silas Brown, meeting their^ statutory years ago this week, an argu- Tblman of the Congregational who lived in the Harnden responsibilities to the public. ment erupted, in gentlemanly Church and John M. Durgin of Tavern. Fitzgerald was stunned by terms, over payment of bills for the Free Will Baptist Church. The school began in 1856, the award, and was pleased to the high school. Also supporting the idea was meeting in the vestry of the have been honored by her col- Wilmington at the time had Walter Blanchard, Jr. who lived Congregational Church (the leagues in the industry. just voted to establish a high in the Cadwallader Ford house building burned eight years "For once I was speechless," school, and it was the number (located at the intersection of later). There is no record of Fitzgerald said. "It was one controversy of the day. One Middlesex Avenue and Salem who the first teacher was, but important to me as a Public side wanted a publicly support- Street) and Joseph H. Bell of the second was Mrs. Lucy M. Nurse, because we tend to be ed school. The opposition felt Chestnut Street. William H. Dunstan. She was paid $500 for quiet about what we do." that the parents of high school Carter seems to have been a 40-week year. She had 35 Fitzgerald was given a hand- children should be the ones to allied with these men. some plaque in the shape of support the school. Leading the One of those in opposition to CONTINUED PAGE 21 the State of Massachusetts on the Public Nursing day of the Wilmington Community Fund MHOA's November confer- ence. People helping people "We are proud of the recogni- tion that she has received for Wilmington's Public Nurse, Ann Fitzgerald, was recently hon- her continued contribution to ored by the Massachusetts Health Officers Association. the field of Public Health," Photo by Maureen Lamoureux Bv JULIE FENNELL Their goal is to provide direct residents to lend a hand to the said Gregory Erickson, Wilmington's Director of WILMINGTON - Where do relief to Wilmington families, "people helping people." TOWN OF WILMINGTON Health. "She does a lot of yim go when it feels like there's individuals, elderly and chil- As the holiday season great work, most of which is BOARD OF HEALTH nowhere else to turn? dren. Assistance includes pro- approaches, WCF will be pro- behind the scenes and not FLU CLINIC Wilmington Community Fund viding heat, light, utilities, viding another opportunity for widely recognized by the gen- (WCF) continues to live up to emergency assistance and residents to help. The organiza- IN WILMINGTON eral public." its motto "People helping medical relief for those with tion will be offering pewter hol- Erickson credits Fitzgerald People." For over 60 years, this proven need. Food, supplies are iday ornaments for $8 each, or non-profit organization staffed also a part of the relief pro- two for $15. The keepsake orrla- with cultivating a tremendous The Wilmington Board of Health will be holding,the follow- by. volunteers has come togeth- gram and are distributed ments, which are dated 2006 outreach to the senior citizens ing Flu Clinics 5 * er to help fellow residents who bimonthly at the town's food and depict an image of in town. SENIORS ONLY (65) Flu Clinic at the Senior Center, have fallen upon tough times. pantry. Wilmington, will be sold locally "There have been many 15 School Street on November 30, 2006 from 1:00 p.m. WCF does not receive funding in stores this holiday season. occasions that she has saved to 3:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment please call the from any federal, state or local They will also be sold at the people from life threatening To reach us Health Department at (978) 658-4298 agency. It is through the gen- town's tree lighting ceremony situations, people that might erosity of individuals, business- on December 2nd. have slipped through the TOWN WIDE Flu Clinic for residents 18 and older at the Gall: 978-658-2346 es and organizations that the So what's it like to be one of cracks otherwise." Erickson Middle School Cafeteria, December 7, 2006 from 5:00 group is able to provide the the people helping people? said. p.m. to 7:00 p.m. No appointment necessary much needed help to the com- Joan Searfoss has been a Staying busy statewide, as Anyone allergic to eggs or egg products must not take this munity. Throughout the year, WCF member for over 25 years. well as locally, Fitzgerald is a vaccine, anyone with a fever, cold, cough or recent sore throat WCF periodically reaches out "It's such a fun group!" founding member of the should not take the vaccine at this time. to residents for assistance. Did exclaimed Searfoss. "I enjoy Massachusetts Public Nurse you see their letter inserted hjelping people that need help Association (MPNA). For 65 and over please bring your i into your water bill this month? in town. 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JELLY or WHOLE »;,.!:i:^M^i;M-r,vii,iHii-:i;iillpi;'/ir':' jsEm-\i\nnmm-n l WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 I Betsy's Best Bets r by Betsy Woods McGuiJe On The Road Again Children's Book Week (Nox 13th - No\ 19th) •.i.i Recognizing Wilmington's The day shall not be up so soon as I, I To try the fair adventure of tomorrow (Sha kespeare) Children's Librarian Can you imagine driving seven hours for times, it's been a rocky road. At one revitalizing downtowns will remind youi# a slice of pie? Not any old pie though. point the subscribers were promised a what we have lost by surrendering to fif I'm talking about a really, really great certain number of issues (I think it was big boxes and malls. In the latest issued By Nohali Neofii librarian's role is underesti- rhubarb pie, served fresh right out of the four) but no specific months or dates Roadside the cover story "Thrills in tfif Have you ever read a book mated in the community. Just oven, cooled just enough. My favorite pie could be assured. In other words, hang in Hills" convinced me that another road with a wonderful character recently, my daughter had on earth is native rhubarb, not strawber- there - and I did. During the dead spots I trip is long overdue. Knoebel's Grove, an and tried to relate that char- read the review about the new ry-rhubarb, not sweetened too much, continued to stay loyal and expectant.- A obscure amusement park, way off acter with someone you knew? book "Flotsam" by David keeping that touch of tartness, thickened post card came once, briefly explaining main drag, a three-hour drive fr When I read the book Matilda Wiesner in Time for kids with corn starch, not flour. And of the extenuating circumstances that had Philadelphia, has a collection of vint by Roald Dahl to my daughter, Magazine and the same week course, a handmade, rolled out crust is a caused the disruption. Somewhere along rides - the Twister, a wooden roller co. I loved the librarian character we found it at the Library. I'm must. the way I remember Roadside, a newspa- er, bumper cars, Mengel's Whip, a l(fii£ in that book. The movie does- impressed how fast we are get- Actually, it wasn't the pie that made me per style publication, changing to a shiny- Kramer carousel, the Flyer and mofc. n't portray the character as ting new books in our chil- drive all the way to Wellsboro, cover "stylish" looking magaame. J Knoebel's is a family-run park, in a'beau- well as the book by the way. dren's Library. I think Pennsylvania. The pie was the "frosting called and complained. I asked if I could tiful rural setting, with a perfect mix 2*1 If you've visited the Wilmington has some of the on the cake" so to speak. Back in 1994 the buy back issues of the originals \I think I fun and excitement and delight. T$e Children's section at the finest library programs during front page feature story in Roadside ordered at least a dozen because^ loved parking is free, so is the admission, ridjje Wilmington Public library you the summer and all year Magazine caught my attention. The what Roadside looked like so much that I are inexpensive and they boast excellgSt know who I'm talking about. round that not many towns "Walk Through Wellsboro" story told used to wrap presents in my used copies, food. I'm itching to hit the road, than)* It's our own children's librari- have. This goes hand in hand about an intriguing little town that carefully making sure the clever, creative again to Roadside. • j' an Mrs. Susan MacDonald. with all the reading incentive seemed frozen in time, in an almost for- ads were showing. As long as I can remember I've eatenjh When my children started programs at the public schools gotten area of Pennsylvania, population In 2000 Roadside was sold to Ball diners. I have my favorites that I coniiS- reading I didn't know about - I'm thankful to the efforts of about 4000. The description of downtown, Publishing. After two copies it folded and ue to patronize but because of Roadsi$i, the age appropriate books all the public school teachers and in particular the Wellsboro Diner, something called By-the-Way eventually I've been to just about every diner in lw starting from early readers, as well. Thanks to the Star pulled me in. I wanted so much to go reached my mailbox. It was similar to England. I bring along my notebook ajfl advanced readers, chapter Reader program the number back in time, to live in the past if only for Roadside but disappointing. BTW limped rate them all. The Wellsboro Diner is ftfil books etc. I can't thanfc Mrs. of books my son has read (or a day or two. along for a few issues, then disappeared. HI. I've explored some tucked-away vtejj MacDonald enough for her was read to) in the first three We stayed at the Penn-Wells Hotel, a At that point my thoughts were "end of old-fashioned ice cream stands and I'jl' tireless efforts at the chil- months of Kindergarten is classic 19th Century hotel. We strolled story" but out of nowhere the original- gone to see a movie at the Wellfle^i dren's library section. much more than the number around. Wellsboro had a 5&10, a Rexall looking Roadside was recreated, reborn, Drive-in at the Cape, all because; <0 I distinctly remember the books I read in the last 5 Drug, a hardware store with worn wood- returned anew to the true blue! Roadside. 'M times when I asked her for years! en floors, a department store run by the Sticking with Roadside through thick Besides captivating cover storj«$, recommendations and she The Public library provides same family for generations and best of and thin was worth the wait. I continued Roadside Magazine has lots of small graciously showed me all her an immense wealth of infor- all, the gleaming, authentic Wellsboro to send-in •my subscriptions -1 refused to human interest stories, a diner update, favorites and took a lot of mation and personal touch Diner, a 1939 Sterling diner car made by be reimbursed during the tough times. I book reviews, recipes and gift ideas. interest in understanding that is sometimes beyond the J.B. Judkins Company of Merrimac, remained optimistic that my favorite Every issue has great pictures and great what my daughter likes. I Google searches. I once read Massachusetts. We drifted in and out of "save our yesterdays" magazine would ads. Yes, I love the diner ads - these ads once asked her about a patri- that if you want to learn some- time impersonating who we used to be, reappear. are the ones that I finagle into gift wrap. otic song that my daughter thing in a hurry don't be wishing our world had been flash frozen Roadside's message is important. Their And now you can visit Roadside on-line learnt at school and I couldn't afraid to read a children's way back then. The whole trip was filled motto, printed on every front page, says it too (www.roadsideonline.com), but for quite figure out what my book on that topic. I have to with allure and adventure and nostalgia all: Recipe for an American Renaissance me nothing could ever replace the antici- daughter was singing. Ms. admit this is very true for me. for an era that is greatly missed. - Eat in diners, shop on Main Street, put pation of the U.S. Mail, the feel of raal MacDonald immediately I had to learn a new culture But without Roadside Magazine the a porch on your house, live in a walkable paper in my hands, a comfortable spot-to found an audio CD with patri- and traditions in a short time odds are that I would never have read community, explore the back roads and sit with a cup of coffee, thumbing through otic songs that had that par- and I couldn't have found a about the town of Wellsboro. I'm not sure Main Streets of America. the pages, and most of all, knowing that ticular song. She's also the better place than the Ptiblic of exactly how long Roadside has been Articles about the high cost of low I'm not alone in my passion to save our itor of the Star Magazine library and a better children's around but I know I've been subscribing prices at Wal-Mart will stop and make cherished historical identity. . . ough the Friends of the librarian than Ms. since the beginning, probably thirteen or you think more about supporting your rary. MacDonald. fourteen vears now. Over those years, at local small businesses. Stories about sometimes feel that a Standing Eight Count ksbmy Public Schools host Tewksbury C.A.R.E.S. forum — — by Stephen Bjork • It "By Christine L. McGrath Tewksbury Memorial High Superintendent of Schools School at 7:00 PM. My father has him a 3/8's when he asked for a 3/4. Then I found out a lot about my dad that d^y. ' On Thursday November 30, The forum will include a always been very tal- it was right back to flashlight duty for me. He has an awful lot of patience and one 2006 Tewksbury C.A.R.E.S. review of the goals of the sur- ented mechanically. Now, as a result, I'm basically useless hell of an impressive liver. If you drive" 6y will present the results of their vey and a presentation of the According to my uncles, he rebuilt a Ford when it comes to automotive repair. that house today, you will see one incrtri- results of this survey. The sur- big block engine at the age of 4. My If my car should break down, my only ibly funky looking shed. vey results will be discussed in father, a humble man, insists that he was option is to open up the hood and shine a Some things never change. terms of the positive and neg- nearly 6 at the time. flashlight on it. If that doesn't fix the My father came over the other day„to ative elements of substance I remember, quite clearly, helping my problem, I'm plumb outta luck. help me tune up the snow-blower for pie abuse among middle and high father out as he worked on my mother's My father built a shed in the backyard. winter. We had the snow-blower out in my school students. old Buick in the driveway. I am con- I remember it like it was yesterday. I did- backyard and I must have been sent ru/i- The positive elements will be vinced to this day that he hung onto that n't get to hammer any nails. I didn't get ning into my own house for different si^ed addressed as "protective fac- car just so he could constantly be to stand on the ladder. My suggestion wrenches on at least three separate occa- tors". These are factors that required to fix it after work. that we add a second floor for the purpose sions before I realized what was happen- help students guard against "What?!" he'd say at dinner. "The Buick a "secret fort" was summarily dismissed. ing- •:• substance abuse behaviors. won't start again?! I swear I'm going to My services were needed only to run to I put a stop to that nonsense immediate- The survey will also address junk that heap of trash!" the workshop in the cellar for various ly. risk factors. These are the After dinner he'd gather up his tools and tools. "This is my house," I told the old man. problem behaviors that lead to his son and then out to the driveway we'd "Go get me the level," my dad said. . "You go get the stupid 5/8's." substance, abuse Finally the go- Eager to prove my worth, I dashed down He did as he was told and I stubbornly presentation will identify the His favorite part of the entire "fixing the to the cellar. I was standing there in the took over the actual repairs. It didn't go actual prevalence of these car" process was definitely the swearing. cellar out of breath and scanning through all that well; mostly I believe because, my behaviors among the surveyed I grew up under the assumption that the toolbox before it occurred to me that flashlight was broken. youth. four-letter' words were specific to the I hadn't the slightest idea what in the Finally I had had enough and sent.iry recent survey This survey was The Tewksbury Public automotive industry. I was convinced heck a level was. father into the house for the sledge ham- conducted in May 2006. It was Schools are most grateful to that the F-bomb was a particular brand I didn't want to come back out empty mer. It was time, I decided, to just put the administered to all students at Tewksbury C.A.R.E.S for their of car parts; as in, "I need a new F****** handed, so I grabbed him a beer out of thing out of its misery. the John W. Wynn Middle time and effort in conducting alternator and a new F****** master the fridge. He was never really much of He came out of the house with a beea School and Tewksbury this survey and for their com- cylinder." a beer drinker, but he was a good dad. He I'm hoping it doesn't snow this viar, Memorial High Schools. mitment to the youth of our Needless to say, my first solo trip to the accepted the beer so as not to hurt my because I can't seem to get the thfrig Parents and guardians were community. auto parts store was eventful, as evi- feelings; even though it was only about started and I've got a whole bunchjof afforded the opportunity to We hope that many parents, denced by the August 1, 1986 police logs. 9:00 a.m., and patiently explained what a extra parts strewn about my backyanfi .have their son/daughter guardians, students and com- Well, he never trusted me to rebuild a level was and what it was used for. I'm excused from participating in munity members will take F****** carburetor or anything cool like still not sure I real- _^» rSftjs survey. The forum will advantage of their work and that. The only job I ever got to do as we ly understand. Stoum " ;e place in the auditorium at attend this forum. stood out in the driveway enveloped in "Steve, go grab darkness was to hold the flashlight. me the tape mea- The truth of the matter is that I never sure," Dad said. ■Disney College Program really expected a promotion either, Down to the cellar because invariably I'd get distracted and I dashed, returning {Eetokaburp - Wilmington 1 .seeks candidates for end up shining the light on areas that five or ten minutes Wilmington office located at: needed no fixing. later with another 226 Lowell Street, Wilmington, MA 01887-2947 "Pay attention! Can't you see where my beer. 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TWO CENTS: twocenls @yourtowncrier.com WH MING TON CHAMBER O* COMMi A A TOWN CRIER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 Come one - Come All to the THE DESIGNER COLLECTION Christmas at the historic see your own diamonds remounted while you watch! Harnden Tavern WILMINGTON - Sunday, holding their annual wide for an afternoon of sea- December 3, the Friends of Christmas Social. Please join sonal festivities and a tour of the Harnden Tavern will be our townsfolks from far and . the Joshua Harnden Tavern and Town Museum. The pub- lic is invited for the sights and sounds of the holiday sea- son in the flavour of the years gone by The Tavern will welcome the holiday season with decora- tions and Christmas music will fill the air. Music will be provided by Katelyn McFeeters, Wilmington's resi- dent harpist, as well as local Girl Scouts. As in past years, thej be seasonal baked it« crafts for sale. You just the right gift for thl cial person. The open house will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A donation of $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family includes music and refreshments, a special chil- dren's activity, decorations and more. The Wilmington Town Museum and Harnden Tavern is located on Route 62 just east of Route 93 at the inter- Over twenty of the section of Woburn Street. For more information call yuntrys finest designers i Jane McGrath at 978-658-5720 are represented in this special collection of Jean Hartka was serving punch to the guests at the Harnden settings in 14- and 18 karat gold and platinum. Tavern last year, as she will likely be doing this year. Turn your outdated jewelry and hose stones into new ring, Tewksbury man guilty pendants, earrings or bracelets. A special collection ofgemstones \ of unemployment fraud and diamonds are also available to enhance your creation. Saturday, December 2,2006 • Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BOSTON - A Tewksbury man records from the working, and had not received Call 978-988-8884 for appointment pleaded guilty to multiple Massachusetts Department of any earnings, or under reported charges that he fraudulently Workforce Developments his earnings in order to obtain collected over $5,000 in unem- Division of Unemployment benefits to which he was not ^Bernard's Jewelers ployment benefits while earn- Assistance (DUA) found that entitled. ing a full-time salary, Attorney Cathcart allegedly worked full- The unemployment fraud case 2144 Main St. • TEWKSBURY General Tom Reilly announced time at TYS, Inc. dba Yankee originally stemmed from an today. Fireplace in Middleton during 978-988-8884 investigation referred to the Anthony J, Cathcart, 47, of the same period that he was Attorney General's Office by Tewksbury, pleaded guilty late collecting unemployment insur- Formerly in the Jewelers liuildiiiu. Boston the Massachusetts Department yesterday in Suffolk Superior ance benefits. Cathcart worked of Workforce Development's Court to 16 counts of unemploy- in the shipping and receiving Division of Unemployment ment fraud and one count of department of Yankee Assistance (DUA) in May of larceny over $250. Judge Carol Fireplace, or TYS, Inc. 2006. Ball sentenced Cathcart to two In order to obtain these bene- Members of the public are Build Your Nest Egg CD years of probation and 100 fits from the DUA, Cathcart strongly encouraged to report hours of community service. He either telephoned the DUA or possible fraud using the DUA is also required to pay full resti- submitted Benefit Claim toll-free hotline number: (800) 5.75% tution in the amount of $5,465. Certification forms to the DUA 354-9927. Callers may also On June 14, 2005, Cathcart every week, falsely stating that 11 Month Term report fraud anonymously. applied for unemployment ben- he did not work or receive any efits after being laid off by his earnings for that period. He Assistant Attorney General **APR employer, Proservices Inc. in then signed 16 checks, falsely Francesca Stabile of AG ($5,000 Minimum) Wilmington. From July 2, 2005 Reilly's Insurance and attesting to his eligibility for through October 29, 2005, Unemployment Fraud Division unemployment benefits. Throu- Cathcart received sixteen prosecuted the case, which was ghout the period that he col- checks totaling $5,465 in unem- Investigated by Rose Bagalawis lected checks from the DUA, swksbur 752 Main Street ployment benefits. 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New kit featuring natural maple cab. self cleaning glass top elec range, dishwasher, rangehood, icing and count- er lops I he hall bath oilers new vanity and more. $65,000 $257,900 iormental day collection. He is hoping for a new one for Christmas. (photo by Maureen Lamoureux) FREE MARKET EVALUATION -6 TOWN CRIER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 Everything's a Story — by Andrea MacMullin Is it Thanksgiving at least a week or two the one and only comfortable clothes; it's a nap in the after- lalready? I've been a Thanksgiving decoration I own. noon. It's remembering what our lives are I little confused, I was- Maybe it has always been like this, but it all about. It's giving thanks. n't sure if I had seems as if Thanksgiving and it's meaning This year I am again thankful for my hus- jnissed a month of my life because it seems ts getting lost in the anticipation of band and my children, and all that they lis if the world has fast-forwarded through Christmas. In recent years, Thanksgiving give to my life. I'm thankful for our good November and jumped right into now serves as an extra shopping day for health and that of our families, and the foecember, Christmas specifically. many people. What a shame. good fortune we have been blessed with. • Is it just me, or does it seem a little pre- I know some who say their favorite hob- I am thankful for family and friends, the mature to be playing Christmas music day is the one on the third Thursday of many friends who are considered family. I twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week November every year when family and am thankful to live in the greatest country on the radio? Maybe so, but it's been play- friends gather to share a beautiful meal, in the world, and I remember those who ing for at least a week. watch or play a game of football, watch the risk their lives to keep it safe. There is Now, I am the first one to gather every parade on television and maybe even take truly much to be thankful for. box marked "Christmas" in the attic and part in a board game. Nothing more. This Thanksgiving Day, remember what scatter every available open space in the It's a simple holiday. Just show up with you are thankful for. Take the day to truly house with anything remotely resembling a pie. There's no worrying about the "per- enjoy the sights, the sounds, and of course a Christmas decoration. I truly love fect gift," no rushing around worrying the smell. Savor every bite, and appreciate Christmas, but I restrain myself until the about what didn't get done, no big list of everyone gathered. day after Thanksgiving. I like to enjoy for tasks to complete before the big day. It's And on Friday, knock yourself out. # Enough criticism of the finest Town Counsel this Thank you for the party! Town has ever had. Selectman Newhouse's constant quibbling is a form of character assassination - his own! Wilmington f To: The Wilmington/ Some of us were able to chat that took part in serving all of "Wow" what a night. If that Tewksbury Elks with old friends we may not us that delicious meal in wasn't enough, Now comes : What a great time we, the see too often. "Donny", your Thanksgiving tradition. We the raffle. Each and every seniors from the Buzzell of choice of tunes was cool to could rave on each of the table sat waiting on pins and Want your opinion heard? Wilmington had at your hall our "young ears, not years. foods you served but a big needles for their number to on Thursday night. The gen- We sure have a lot of line "What a meal!" surf ices at be called out. True words can Send your Two Cents to: tlemen at the door was acco- dancers, don't we? Couples this time. Oh, yeah, the wood- not do justice for what we got [email protected]. modating, friendly and help- were able to dance also if en spoon brought back mem- from your club, but, again, All submissions must be accompanied by contact inform ful. The tables were set up so they chose to. ories of the ice cream truck thank you B.P.O.E. and all mation for verification purposes. all had the opportunity to see Thank you, Rpresentative (wait a minute) pony boy ice your members for hosting AH submissions chosen for publication will be done so what was going on. The night Miceli, for your kind words of cream and the Hoodsie. such a trip for us. started off with music and celebration. We talked, we ate, we Wilmington Senior Center. anonymously. "° laughter from your D.J. Don. A big thank you to your staff danced, some had a taste. : Pat Wayman, Glen Diggs, Enda Furguson. Sandy & Frank Walsh, Bob Semmler, and Steven Tripp anxiously awaited dinner as the Elks prepared a Thanksgiving Dinner for the seniors of Wilmington's Buzzell Drop in Center. // Y£ ' w TvV )] ^^^_ Visit Dotty and Larry Noel enjoyed an evening of dinner and entertainment courtesy of the Elks u forth Pole Santa Claus at our beautiful '* North Pole setting SANTA CLAUS PHOTO HOURS November 18th-December 24th 1 1:00am 2:00pm & 3:00-6:00pm / ^3 5C5^uuv Exit 36 offl-95/Rte. 128, Sports Authority, T.J. Maxx & Home Goods, Fabric Place, Plus Many Other Stores to Shop Holiday Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00p.m. Sun. 10 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dept. store hours may vary 781-935-2698 \\ s- mm TOWN CRIER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 Red Acre Foundation presents grant check to T.H.E. FARM TEWKSBURY - Gerry Bird, have mastered. Trustee of the Red Acre About T.H.E. FARM Foundation, visited T.H.E. T.H.E. FARM at Strongwater FARM to present a grant check is a non-profit organization for T.H.E, FARM'S Walnut that provides therapeutic Street Program, and to get a equestrian programs for the glimpse of the work being done clients of the Tewksbury with clients from the Walnut Hospital, as well as public rid- Street Center. These ing programs and special student/clients participate in a events to individuals of all powerful therapeutic equestrian abilities. T.H.E. FARM is dedi program, that provides them cated to providing a safe envi with the opportunity to groom ronment where therapeutic and ride specially trained hors- and equine education comes es. The day was rainy and first. As an additional and damp, but it did not prevent the unique facet to T.H.E. FARM'S enthusiastic students from programs, the Strongwater site demonstrating to their benefac- provides a public venue for tor the impressive skills they fine equestrian events. Charles, a client from the Walnut Street Center, demonstrat- ing his riding skills. courtesy photo Gerry Bird (standing on left) with clients, Sandy (front right) and David (on horseback) and staff from the Walnut Street Center and THE. FARM. courtesy photo Art Instruction SHAWN E. DILLON ATTORNEY AT LAW AcrtfcPaW Milts $9.50 per class CMMren $5.00 per ctsss FAIA SPECIAL IMUlCMtt Space Is Limited Call Greco Gallery 978-245-0742 DIVORCE and FAMILY LAW 841 Main Street Tewksbury, MA 0187fj 978-640-0620 www.dillonlawfirm.nett Upcoming Event to Benefit the Marine Corps ttffSlFolTlOTS Tfcwksbury resident Bob Higgins took advantage of Tewksbury's Recycling Day to get rid of some used oil in an environmentally rtsponsible way by bringing it to the D.P.W. on Saturday. Billy McCarthy. D.P.W. worker for the past 2 years, collected oil, televi- ." itpns, and monitors for recycling. Photo by Maureen I,amoureux) 10th Annual Photo with Santa Day ^ Wet Real Estate 386 Main Street, Wilmington Home cooking fires peak on Thanksgiving Day When: Saturday Dec 2nd 12-4 Where: West Real Estate 386 Main Street NFPA urges caution when preparing holiday meals Wilmington, MA For ;i new toy (or cash donation) As Americans prepare traditional turkey entree by NFPA offers detailed informa- whenever possible, and turn pot parents will receive a DVD with Thanksgiving meals, it is using a turkey fryer, but due to tion about home cooking fires, handles inward to reduce the photos taken with SAnta Claus. imperative that they keep safe- the unique fire and injury haz- including advice for cooking risk thai pots with hot contents elves, and members of the U.S. ty in mind since cooking fires ards associated with this spe- safety, educational resources will be knocked over. Marines. Photos make great are more likely to occur on . cific piece of equipment, NFPA and the report entitled Home Never hold a small child while Holiday Cards and gifts!!! Thanksgiving than on any recommends against their use. Cooking Fire Patterns and cooking. Other day of the year. The inci- The deep-frying cooking Trends at http://www.nfpa.org. Keep it clean dence of home cooking fires is process requires that up to live NFPA offers these tips for Keep anything that can catch SPECIAL TREAT roughly three times the daily gallons of oil be heated before safer cooking: lire-pot holders, oven mitts, From 2-4 pm. Oldies 103.3 average on Thanksgiving. In placing the turkey into the Stand by your pan wooden utensils, paper or plas- will be appearing at West 2004, cooking equipment was device. Tests have shown that a Stay in the kitchen when you tic bags, food packaging, towels Real Estate, Playing holiday i&volved in 1,040 reported home number of available turkey are frying, grilling, or broiling or curtains-away from your music, prizes, and adding a structure fires on Thanksgiving fryer devices are not sturdy food. stove top. which was three times the daily and can easily tip over, allow- If you must leave the kitchen Clean up food and grease special touch to our event!!! .ayerage that year. ing hot oil to spill, creating a for even a short period of time, from burners and the stovetop. Can't make this great event but want to donate a toy? ; NFPA studies show cooking serious risk of fire or scald turn off the stove. NFPA has been a worldwide Toys can be dropped off now thru 18 December at: Jires are the number one cause burn from contact. There also If you are simmering, baking, leader in providing fire, elec- Of home fires and home fire have been reports of turkey fry- boiling or roasting food, check trical, building, and life safety 386 Main Street injuries. Hundreds of ers overheating, which can also it regularly, remain in the home to the public since 1896. The WEST Americans are killed each year lead to hot oil spilling or splat- while food is cooking, and use a mission of the international Wilmington, MA 01887 -dll? to home cooking fires and tering outside the fryer, which timer to remind you that the nonprofit organization is to REAL ESTATE 978-658-4419 thousands more are injured. is again a recipe for dangerous stove or oven is on. reduce the worldwide burden (978)658-4419 Cooking fires also cause rough- fires, serious injuries, and prop- Keep in mind that you should of fire and other hazards on ly half a billion dollars in direct erty loss. avoid wearing loose clothing or the quality of life by providing Check WESTRH.COfn for details and for additional upcoming tvemtt prdperty damage to the homes If having fried turkey is a dangling sleeves while cooking. and advocating consensus and the belongings inside. must this Thanksgiving, NFPA Loose clothing can catch fire il codes and standards, research, , it. can be easy to get wrapped recommends that consumers it comes in contact with a gas training, and education. Visit up^n entertaining guests, but it turn to commercial sources flame or electric burner. NFPA's Web site at is important to remember to where professionals will pre- No kids allowed vww.njpa.org. stay in the kitchen and monitor pare their entree with a safety Keep kids away from cooking meaJ. preparation closely as and skill unlikely to be matched areas by enforcing a "kid-free ROBERTS CHIROPRACTIC most cooking fires start at home. Some supermarkets zone" of 3 feet (1 meter) around because cooking has been left and restaurants accept orders the stove. unattended. for fried turkeys during the hol- If you have young children, People may look to vary the iday season. use the stove's back burners FAMILY CARE Wilmington students make the grade at Arlington Catholic e> I Thirteen Wilmington resi- Nolan, Jeremy Ridore, Connor Rebeckah Roberts and Ale \;i &r dents made the Arlington O'Riordan, Meghan O'Rourke, Siegel. \o Catholic High School Honor Roll for the first quarter of the High Water Bills? Water Bans? ^9s J005-2006 school year. Five stu- dents earned all A's and three B Install a private water well on your properly and .grades to qualify for Second Honors. They are Justin Cerra, drastically reduce \ our water bill! Gabriella Mirabella, Kelly Call us today for a free estimate or visit our website- ;Walsh, Mark Walsh and We Breathe Better, Our Allergies Are Lots Better - No More Bedwetting... www.wellwaterconnection.coni iMichelle Worthington. We Just Feel Healthier with Dr Roberts Chiropractic Adjustments! f% 978-640-6900 I Eight students received all jnarks B- or above, making 1501 Main St. Call Today 'Honors. They are Jonathan CAS Well Water Connection, Inc. ♦bss, Robert Morrissey, Dana Tewksbury, MA FREE Consultation.978-851 "0515 wmm mmm^mm TOWN CRIER - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2006 OBITUARIES Donna L. Hackert So "Margaret" Lee Carmine A. Martignetti Devoted and loving wife and mother Teller for Pioneer Bank of North Reading Mechanic for United Airlines i. WILMINGTON - Mrs. Donna welcoming to any and all W1LMINGTON So was employed as a teller by Mr. Carmine A. Martignetti, employed as a meehanicjnor i (Grant) Hackert, 43, died at guests. "Margaret" iWong) Lee, age 55 Bank of America in Woburn. 70, of Wilmington, died United Airlines in Boston ujitil -home on Sunday, November 19, Donna is survived, by a family years, of Wilmington, formerly Mrs. Lee is survived by her Thursday, November 16, 2006, his retirement. He and : .2006. after a courageous year- who loved her so much, Lnclud- of Methuen, died on November beloved husband Ar Wai Lee of at his home sur- beloved wife of 49 long battle with cancer. 18. 2006, at her residence. Wilmington, her son Ryan Lee rounded by his Waltraud (Wais) Martignetti 'Donna was born on October 6, of Winchester and her daughter j™ family after a moved to Wilmington ovew 38 ,1963, in SomervUle, MA. She Cheryl Lee of Chicopee. —■-"■"—-**' courageous batUe years ago to raise their chil- was educated in the Wilmington Her funeral service will be with cancer. Carmine was born dren. Carmine was very demot- i school system, where she held from the W.S. Cavanaugh November 29, 1935, in Boston, ed to his family, he especially (ixcelled in music. In high & Son Funeral Home, 374 Main Mass., he was the son of the enjoyed his grandchildren and "school, she was an active mem- St. (Rt. 38), Wilmington, on late Louis and Lena (Lionetta) he was always attending one1 of ■ber of both the marching and Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Martignetti. He attended gram- their sporting events or school 'jazz bands where she played a 10:30 a.m. mar school at St. Patrick's functions. In his spare tijne ' number of instruments, includ- Interment will follow in the School in Roxbury and graduat- Carmine enjoyed gardening. ing the clarinet and saxophone. family lot Wildwood Cemetery, ed from Boston College High Carmine is survived by his wife ". -She graduated from the in Wilmington. Relatives and School in June of 1953. Waltraud (Wais) Martignetti, Wilmington High School with Friends are invited to attend He worked for a short time at his children Christine Pereity & the class of 1981. Donna later visiting hours on Friday, GUman Brothers Wholesale her husband John, Lpiuis continued her education in the November 24, 2006 from 4:00 to Druggists in Boston before he Martignetti & his wife Middlesex Community College 8:00 p.m. was drafted into the U. S. Army and Lisa Brown & her hu "Dental Hygiene Program, ing her husband, Phillip Mrs. I^ee was born on Sunday, Memorial donations In during the Korean War. He Chris, he was the loving "Pa . 'where she graduated with high- Hackert, to whom she was mar- July 22, 1951, in Toisan, China, Memory of: So "Margaret" Lee attended the U. S. Army School Jessica & Jason Pereira, 1 '\st honors in 1998. Upon gradu- ried for 22 years, her children, the daughter of the late Sun may be made to the "Patient in San Marcus, Texas, where he & Tia Martignetti, and Ant] ation, she worked as a dental Jared and Ashlyn, her parents, Cheung Wong and the late Tsui Care Services: Cancer Care" at learned airplane mechanics. He & Krista Brown all <hygienist for Dr. Peter Niarhos Sue Thompson of Wilmington Wah (Ma) Wong. She had lived the Beth Israel Deaconess served as a Helicopter Wilmington. Private funeral .and Tina Niarhos in their den- and Lawrence Grant of in Wilmington for over 25 years Cancer Center via phone (617) Maintenance Mechanic in services were held underi|he tal practice, Merrimack Valley Woburn, her brother Lawrence and was originally employed as 667-7330. For Guestbook and Germany from July 1954 until direction of the Nichols Furietal .Cental, inDracut. Grant Jr, and his wife Wendy a Teller by Pioneer Bank of Information please ' visit January 1958, he received the Home, Inc., Wilmington. • For the' last several years, she and their three children North Reading which was sub- www.cavfh.com National Defense Service Memorial donation's in worked for Dr. Charles Malta Benjamin, Molly and Emma of sequently acquired by Bank of <http://www.cavfh.com/> . Medal. He continued to serve Carmine's name may be made and Pamela Malta in their den- Natick and her brother Darryl America. Recently, Mrs. Lee his country as an Army to Dana Farber Canter - -tal practice in Stoneham and Grant and his wife Kristen of Reservist until July of 1962. Institute, Attn: Gift Processing, . Cambridge. Her employers and Lowell, her in-laws Virgil and Maddalena LEsperance Upon completion of his ser- 1309 Beacon St., Brookline,-"MA patients loved Donna for her Phyllis Hackert of Littleton, as vice obligation, Carmine was 02446. nurturing way and for the time well as many other family Involved in the Wilmington Senior Center i and care she put into her work. members and friends. She will 1 ..Donna's number one priority be in their hearts and thoughts Mrs. Maddalena (Zammuto) Chester, Domenic Zammuto, ' .in life was her husband Phil for always from this day for- LEsperance, 83, of Wilmington, Carlo Zammuto & Mary Schulz .and their two children, Jared ward. died Thursday, November 16, Family programs for December i and Ashlyn. She was a tremen- Calling hours for family and 2006, at the Winchester dously loving and devoted friends will be on Wednesday, Hospital. Maddalena was born at the Ipswich River Wildwife - -mother who took great interest November 22, from 3-9 p.m. at March 10, 1923, in Boston, MA, •in all of her children's activi- the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., she was the daughter of the late -Ues. Like their mother, both 187 Middlesex Ave., Sanctuary in Topsfield :; Antonio and Rosalia (Lecata) . Jared and Ashlyn graduated Wilmington. Her funeral ser- Zammuto. She grew up in ifrom Wilmington High School, vice will be held on Friday, Maiden, MA, and went to where they also excelled in November 24, at 10 a.m. at the Mass Audubon's Ipswich the trails in search of owls.." music. Donna proudly attended Wilmington United Methodist school there. She met and mar- River Wildlife Sanctuary in For families with children 5 ried the late Earl LEsperance ' all of their concerts, parades, Church, 87 Church St., Topsfield is offering a variety of years and older. Advance regis- in 1941 at the age of 18, and they . and trips. Wilmington. Interment will be workshops and walks in tration is required. FEE PER were married for 45 years until ■- in 'In addition to her immediate private. December for families. WALK: $9/adults, $7/childfen his passing in 1986. They moved tiamily, Donna was a core part Donations in Donna's memory Advance registration is (Mass Audubon members: to Wilmington in 1956, where - .of a very large extended family. may be made to the required for all programs. For $7/adults, $6/children). The - 'She was constantly giving of Massachusetts General she remained a resident until more information on the pro- walks run rain or shine; please her death. She was involved in I herself to the family, whether it Hospital Cancer Center, c/o grams listed below, or for a free dress for the weather. For more the Wilmington Senior Center, .."was decorating cakes for wed- Massachusetts General brochure describing all of our information or to register, call she liked to knit, crochet, and i dings or other celebrations or Hospital Development Office, programs for adults, families, the Ipswich River Wildlife ! .hosting a party or cookout in 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, do her crossword puzzles. all of Maiden, Angelo Zammuto and children, call the Sanctuary at 978-887-9264. ,s Jier home. Donna loved to be Boston, MA 02114. Maddalena was a very devot- of Florida, and the late Sanctuary at 978-887-9264. in around family and was always ed homemaker and she loved Salvatore, Ralphie, Antonio, & Coming up: Wonder Walk - Winter homes: her family. She is survived by Joseph Zammuto. Sunday, December 3, 1:00*30 her sons Anthony Lesperance & Funeral Home Service was at Saturday explorations: p.m. -h his wife Susan and William Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Saturdays, December 2 & 9, For families with children 3 LEsperance all of Wilmington, Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), 1:00-2:30 p.m. years and older. Where do frogs Earl LEsperance & his wife Wilmington on Tuesday at 11:00 —Mammals Hard at Work: and insects go in the winter? Sherry of Florida, she was the a.m. Interment Holy Cross Saturday, December 2: Autumn How do birds survive the cojd? ST. JUDE'S f CoLmzx <zi\onuni£.nt loving grandmother of 6 grand- Cemetery, Maiden. Visiting is a busy time for mammals as Which animals hibernate and NOVENA ■avozii children & 13 great-grandchil- hours were Monday from 4 - 7 they prepare for winter. which ones migrate? Become aria ■ dren, she was the dear sister of p.m. Squirrels, chipmunks, mice, nature detectives as we discov- Frankie Zammuto of Win- MEMORIALS OF and other small rodents are er how plants and animals May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and DISTINCTION busily gather nuts to store for adapt to the changing seasons. praised throughout the world now the winter. We'll walk the trails We'll look for animal homes- in and forever, Sacred Heart of MONUMENTS Like To Sing? in search of mammals and try holes, within trees, and under Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, work- CEMETERY LETTERING to figure out who has been eat- logs and leaves. Using natural er of miracles, pray for us. St. MARKERS The Colonial Spirit Show and reading music is not a ing and hiding nuts. materials, we will build our own Jude, help the hopeless, pray for Chorus of Sweet Adelines, is requirement. If you have been —Daytime Owling: Saturday, life-sized people shelters and us. 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Report Suspicious Activity ning to the holiday season. But - Report suspicious people or as the holiday season gets into situations to mall security. Be full swing, so do the crooks and aware of unusual movements or predators whose idea of "holi- anyone who gets too close for day cheer" features mayhem, comfort. misdeeds and misdemeanors. 7. Avoid Parking Lot Lawrence Loesch, former Isolation - Chockfull of goodies NYPD Deputy Chief and GM during the holidays, parking for AlliedBarton Security lots are targeted locations for Services, has crafted his top ten the theft of valuables from tips for safer shopping this hol- vehicles. Parking in an isolated iday season. In order to keep /area rolls out the welcome mat holiday gremlins at bay, Loesch, ' for criminals so park near recommends: other vehicles or in high pedes- 1. Strut While You Shop - trian and vehicle traffic areas. Thieves and predators are on 8. Tuck Away Valuables - the lookout for body language Criminals walk through park- that conveys vulnerability. ing lots looking for easy oppor- Criminals look for easy marks tunities, such as vehicles with such as people who are unlocked doors or packages and slouched over, preoccupied or valuables in plain sight. Don't are fumbling with packages. be an easy target and remem- Walk confidently and be alert ber to tuck packages and valu- Vhen you maneuver through ables out of sight in your vehi- Katie Duncan, Jill Fudge, and Cara Jenkins, members of Rotary's Interact Program sold raffle tickets to Faye Jenkins and others crowded malls and parking cle, and be certain that your during the Wilmington Rotary Club's annual auction on Friday night. Photo by Maureen Lamoureux) areas. windows are closed and your 2. Don't Shop TU1 You Drop - doors are locked. OBITUARIES While Madison Avenue may say 9. Parking Lot Readiness - otherwise, security profession- Avoid becoming an easy mark als advise that consumers avoid in the parking lot by being holiday shopping fatigue. Keep aware of noises and movements your shopping bags in your and having your keys in your Rose V. Martino Hazel E. Taber sight at all times, and don't hands, ready to open your vehi- burden yourself with too many cle. Be sure to look into the Actively engaged with Wilmington social activietes bags or packages. vehicle's front and rear seat worked at family owned Economy Cleansers 3. No Flashing - Displaying before entering it, and lock 1<- large sums of cash is a power- your vehicle as soon as you get "WILMINGTON - Rose V. she is survived by her daughter, HAZEL E. TABER Passmor£ of Evansville, ful lure to greedy thieves. Use in. Clbuma) Martino, 83, died on Debra Thomas of Wilmington; Wilmington - Hazel Elizabeth Indiana, and Kenneth W. Taber checks or credit cards whenev- 10. Keep Guard and Windows Sunday, November 19, 2006, at (Mock) Taber, 104 years of age, er possible and never leave Up - If someone approaches her home in Wilmington sur- of Wilmingtonp, formerly of your credit card on a store your vehicle inquiring about rounded by her family. Rose Belmont, died suddenly after a counter. While "bling" may be directions, do not open your was born on December 17,1922, brief illness on Saturday, king, avoid wearing visibly door or roll your window down. in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to November 18, 2006 at the expensive jewelry during holi- If you have car trouble, remain Shaheen and Elizabeth Wilmington Health Care Center. day shopping jaunts. in your car and use a cell phone (Caram) Touma and attended She had resided with her 4. Where is Waldo or your to call for assistance, or return ! Saint Mary's and Lawrence daughter on Andover Street in Wallet and Purse? - While the to the mall and notify security. -High School. She spent her Wilmington for the past nine worldwide search for Waldo While criminals and predators childhood in the Plains Section years. may be fun, the same spirit of are most prolific during the hol- rdf Lawrence where she met her Hazel was born in Boston on joy is missing when a purse or idays, effective security precau •■'husband, Bruno J. Martino who October 27, 1902, the only wallet has gone MIA. Carry tions require a conscious • 'she married on May 31,1945. daughter of Philip A. & Louise your handbag or purse close to awareness of one's environ- 11K! Rose lived on the same street C. (Heyl) Mock. Two brothers, your body with the clasp or flap ment virtually every day of the ■ iln Methuen for over 30 years Harold A. & Ralph J. secured and facing toward you. year. Maintain vigilance, com- and spent many wonderful days Predeceased her by many years Never leave your purse on a mon sense and caution and raising her family alongside her son, Douglas Martino and as did her beloved husband store counter, on the floor in a keep the holiday and everyday .her beloved brothers, sisters his wife, Michele of Salem, NH; Kenneth H. Taber to whom she restroom or in a dressing room. gremlins at bay. 1"' and their children. She worked her sisters and their husbands, was happily married for 64 of Los Osos, California, as well 5. Maintain Pack Mentality - at the family owned business, Alice and Alfred Roderigues years. Hazel and Kenneth grew as three great-grandchildren; I Economy Cleansers on and May and Scotty Gabriel, all up together attending grammar Benjamin S. Passmore of •^Hampshire Street in Lawrence of Salem, NH; her sisters-in- school in Jamaica Plain. After Savannah, Georgia, and Now's the time to . ' i for several decades. Rose was a law, Phyllis Touma and Jennie graduating from the High Nathan W. And Torri Taber of TURKEY ' i proud member of Saint Bova of Methuen; Josephine School of Practical Arts, Hazel Los Osos, California as well as '•■'Anthony Maronite Church Gallagher of Florida and Hope pursued a career in dress mak- many nieces and nephews. ■<i:where she played the organ, Martino of Arlington; her ing and tailoring on Boyleston Funeral services for Mrs. About your /was a member of the Ladies grandchildren, Jason Martino Street in Boston. Taber will be held at the Christmas Lay-away '.!-Sodality and was the first May and his wife Julie; Jill Blanchet In recent years Hazel has Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Queen to lead the Procession and her husband, Michael all of enjoyed being included in many Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), and special orders ru outdoors. Salem, NH; Kristen Rose, of Wilmington's local activities, Wilmington on Wednesday r-iL/Widowed at age 48, Rose's Katelyn, Kimberly and from the annual 4th of July cel- morning, November 22, 2006 at We only have '.v. commitment to the upbringing Michael Thomas, all of ebrations to the tree lighting 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow '•-of her children is unsurpassed Wilmington. Three great- with a sleigh ride and visit with in the family lot at the Forest FOUR weeks left, hnhy none. During the latter part grandchildren, Abigail and Santa. She has been a guest at Hills Cemetery, 95 Forest Hills so if your ordering, ■<;!of those years, she was a major Dominic Martino and Kallie Garden Club demonstrations, Ave., Boston, MA. Relatives •d role in the lives of her oldest Blanchet all of Salem, NH. luncheons at the Women's Club, and friends are invited to ^ ORDER NOW! 'grandchildren, Jason and Jill, Besides her husband, Rose open house at the Harnden attend visiting hours on ii while Douglas and Michele was predeceased by her sister, Tavern and at the Wilmington Tuesday, November 21, 2006, Wishing you all a ['•fcere starting their married life. Sadie Goolkasian, and her Center for the Arts. from 3 - 7 p.m. .'•''She later moved to Wilmington brothers, Anthony Touma, Hazel has always had an Donations may be made in Happy Thanksgiving to join her daughter and four Joseph Touma and George adventuresome spirit but espe- Hazel Taber's memory to the grandchildren where she "Chubby" Ellis. cially so as at the age of 100 she Belmont United Methodist Paul Flaherty & Staff became an active part of every The family would like to thank traveled south to Florida sever- Church, 421 Common Street, ase of their lives from dance the many friends and family al times in the past five years Belmont, MA 02478, or to the ZdextP.'PUe'itc, JEWELER itals, softball. state tourna- who came to help Rose in many by automobile. In addition, she American Heart Association, 20 lents, and national hockey ways. There would always be visited friends and relatives in Speen Street, Framingham, MA 978-657-8338 WILMINGTON PLAZA iurnaments in New England food and laughter as the family Ohio, Texas, New Mexico, and 01701. and even across the country in sat and kept Rose company. We Arizona. Her gentle counte- y California. She wore the cham- will always miss Rose but her nances and warm bright smile -- - F„ pionship medal proudly. As spirit will live with us forever. will be missed in many places. \ Rose's family grew, there was The family would also like to Mrs. Taber was the devoted nothing she enjoyed more that thank the staff of Beacon mother of Adele C. Passmore of going to their sports or school Hospice for the support they Wilmington and the late Robert related functions. She was have given over the past N. 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Drive and was issued a issued a summons for operating t 13 1:10 p.m. Police responded to a resolving an argument between November summons for operating a motor motor vehicle with a suspender 5:37 p.m. A report of a domestic disturbance people gathered in front of 13 vehicle after the revocation of his driver's license. motor vehicle-related accident at a residence on Greylock Taylor Rental, located at 2550 number of fire exti6n:3g1u i sah.emrs. w e rAe drMiviecrh'sa elli c e n Kser.a kofsky, 18, of S7:a46tu rad.may. , N Moavleicmiobuesr 1d8a mage ti occurred at the intersection of Road. Main Street. stolen from Xpedx trucks parked Wilmington, was stopped by police property was reported by a resi Chandler Street and Main 5:18 p.m. A motor vehicle- 2:45 a.m. Police resolved an at 613 Main Street. in the vicinity of 240 Main Street dent of Wirth Avenue. Street. related accident occurred on argument between several peo- 10:01 a.m. More than $1,000 and was issued a summons for 9:27 a.m. A vehicle parked at i 5:53 p.m. A motor vehicle- Highwood Drive ple on Archstone Avenue. worth of copper was stolen from operating a motor vehicle with a residence on Short Street was bur related accident occurred at the 9:56 p.m. Police assisted in 11:27 a.m. A motor vehicle- the Walgreens construction site at suspended driver's license. glarized. intersection of Andover Street removing an unwanted person related accident occurred in the 277 Main Street. Thursday, November 16 2:03 p.m. A vehicle parked at; ;md Ames Pond Drive. X from the Motel Six at 95 Main vicinity of 2 Main Street. 12:28 p.m. Beer kegs were stolen 9:04 a.m. A motor vehicle-related residence on Salem Street wai 7:25 p.m. A vehicle pafKed at Street. 11:41a.m. Two vehicles parked from the 99's Restaurant at 144 accident occurred at the juncture damaged maliciously. i he Marriott/Tbwn Place Suites, Friday, November 17 at a residence on Virginia Road Lowell Street. of Route 62 and Interstate 93. 3:42 p.m. A motor vehicle-relatet at 20 International Place, was 9:03 a.m. A vehicle was stolen were damaged maliciously. 2:07 p.m. Police assisted in 11:30 a.m. A vehicle parked in accident involving a parked vehi burglarized at some point earli- from a residence on Louis Road 12:51 p.m. A motor vehicle was resolving a dispute between neigh- the parking lot for Koch cle occurred in the vicinity of 191 er in the day. sometime overnight. stolen from the parking lot of bors of Burnap Street. Membrane at 850 Main Street was Main Street at some point durinj 8:29 p.m. A motor vehicle- 9:50 a.m. Malicious damage to Motel Six, located at 95 Main 4:29 p.m. A motor vehicle-related damaged maliciously. the day. vreiclainteitdy aocfc 4i7d5e nWt oobcucrunr rSetdre ient . the pderonpt eorft yM wapalse wreopoodr tRedoa bdy. a resi- St1r:e1e2t . p.m. A guest room of a1 c6Gc:0ird6a ecpne.mt Do. criAcvu emr roetdo rin v tehhei cvliec-irneiltayt eodf a19c13c: 4iMd0 epani.nmt oS. ctAcreu emrtr.oe dto irn v tehhei cvliec-irneiltayt eodf SwhJaaosws aesrphrhee;se tne BdA avayetl nehusie,s i hn o5 mW4, e il m aonifnd g wt o1&2n«: ~~—Tuesday, November 14 1:18 p.m. Several unlocked Motel Six at 95 Main Street was accident occurred in the vicinity of 2:12 p.m. One employee of charged with disorderly conduct. 5:57 a.m. The rear window of a vehicles parked at residences on vandalized. 30 Aldrich Road. Wilmington Health Care Center, Eric Ryals, 21, of 1129 Mail vehicle parked at a residence on Woodcrest Drive were burglar- 3:05 p.m. Police assisted in 9:19 p.m. A motor vehicle-related located at 750 Woburn Street, Street in Tewksbury, was arrestec Sharon Street was smashed ized sometime during the previ- removing an unwanted person accident occurred at the juncture reportedly assaulted a second in the vicinity of 35 Lowell Stree maliciously overnight. ous evening. from a residence on Marston of Concord Street and Interstate employee. and was charged with operating c 9:00 a.m. A motor vehicle- 2:16 p.m. An off-duty Street. 93. 4:23 p.m. Police responded to a motor vehicle with a suspendec related accident occurred on Tewksbury police officer 7:40 p.m. Police responded to a 10:42 p.m. Police responded to a report of a domestic disturbance driver's license. Pleasant Street. observed a male party attempt- report of a domestic disturbance report of a domestic disturbance at a residence on Clark Street. Michael O'Brien, 19, of S: 10:07 a.m. Police responded to ing to break into a vehicle in the at a residence on Miles Road. at a residence on Washington 4:29 p.m. A motor vehicle-related Burlington Avenue in Wilmington Avenue. a report of a domestic distur- Home Depot parking lot at 85 Jeffrey Diaz, 30, of 213 Cabot accident occurred in the vicinity of was arrested in the vicinity of 3f bance at a residence on Hillside Main Street. The officer identi- Road in Tewksbury, was arrest- 11:34 p.m. Police responded to a 323 Main Street. Lowell Street and was charge* Koad. fied himself and the male party ed in the vicinity of 65 Whipple report of a disturbance of the 4:45 p.m. A motor vehicle-related with illegally possessing a Class L 1:10 p.m. A motor vehicle- took off on foot toward Route Road and was charged with peace at a residence on Houghton accident occurred in the vicinity of substance. vreiclainteitdy aocfc 1i7d9e5n At oncdcouvrerre Sd trine etth. e 4o9f5fi. ceAr na sosfifs tdeudt yin B piullresruicita, paso ldicide osupsepreantidnegd a d mrivoetor'rs v leicheicnlsee .w ith a RTo1:au5d9e. s dpa.my,. NoAv elmarbgeer 1q4u antity of 3a4c62c: 5iMd4 epan.imnt o.S ctAcreu merrt.oe dto irn v tehhei cvliec-irneiltayt eodf ParoDrneodsm teeLdna iicnn e Rt hoeins av ,i Wc1in9il,i mtoyif n o1gf2 t3 o5Pn aL, tocwhweeasls 7:07 p.m. Police responded to a a State Police helicopter. Christopher Canty, 34, of 967 bundled aluminum was stolen from 27 Chestnut Street. Street and was charged with ille report of a domestic disturbance 5:14 p.m. A motor vehicle- Main Street in Tewksbury, was a residence on Hillside Way. 6:57 p.m. Police responded to a gaily possessing a Class D sub at a residence on Coolidge related accident occurred in the arrested at his home and was 5:54 p.m. A motor vehicle-related report of a domestic disturbance stance. Street. vicinity of 1501 Main Street. charged with assault and bat- accident occurred in the vicinity of at a residence on Lowell Street. A 16-year old juvenile frorr Wednesday, November 15 5:44 p.m. Police responded to a tery. 361 Middlesex Avenue. 8:59 p.m. A residence on Wilmington was arrested in tto 9:33 a.m. Police assisted in report of a domestic disturbance John Shelzi, 49, of 10 Townsend Gene Carroll, 43, of 9 Arlene Middlesex Avenue was burglar- vicinity of 35 Lowell Street and wa> removing an unwanted person at a residence on Maple Road. Road in Belmont, was arrested Avenue in Wilmington, was arrest- ized. charged with illegally possessing <- from the Lil" Peach at 2280 Main Mario Rodrigues, 47, of 12 Elm in the vicinity of 1268 Main ed in the vicinity of 395 Middlesex 10:31 p.m. A residence on Class D substance. Street. Street in Lowell, was arrested in Street and was charged with Avenue and was charged with Treasure Hill Road was burglar- Sunday, November 19 12:12 p.m. A motor vehicle- the vicinity of 2184 Main Street operating a motor vehicle after operating a motor vehicle after the ized. 2:53 a.m. Police responded to i related accident occurred at the and was charged with operating the revocation of his driver's revocation of his driver's license. Friday, November 17 report of a domestic disturbance intersection of Colonial Drive a motor vehicle with a suspend- license, operating an unregis- Wednesday, November 15 8:53 a.m. A motor vehicle-related at a residence on Lowell Street. and Main Street. ed driver's license. tered, uninsured vehicle, and 2:25 p.m. A hit-and-run motor accident occurred at the juncture 5:21 a.m. A vehicle was stolet 12:28 p.m. Mail was reportedly Saturday, November 18 operating a motor vehicle negli- vehicle-related accident occurred of Lowell Street and Interstate 93. from the parking lot of Dunkin stolen out of a residential mail- 12:23 p.m. A motor vehicle- gently. in the vicinity of 140 Middlesex Paulo Ribeiro. 37, of Somerville, Donuts at 321 Main Street. Iwx on Kendall Road. related accident occurred in the Richard Kuchinsky, 36, of 5 A4v:e4n5u pe.. m. An attempted breaking wfoar s tihses uuedn laic seunmsemd oonps earta ttihoen s coefn ae m1o0t:o08r a.vme.h iIctl ew-raesl aretepdo rteadc ctihdaetn it 1:32 p.m. A vehicle parked in vicinity of 10 Main Street. Rollins Street in Concord, New and entering of a residence on motor vehicle involving a parked vehicle the parking lot of Home Depot at 4:00 p.m. A vehicle parked in Hampshire, was arrested on King Street Extension was report- 2:43 p.m. A motor vehicle-related occurred in the vicinity of : H5 Main Street was damaged the Oakdale Mall parking lot, route 495 and was charged with ed. accident occurred at the intersec- Oakridge Circle sometime maliciously. located at 1900 Main Street, was receiving stolen property valued 11:02 p.m. Police responded to a tion of Middlesex Avenue and Glen overnight. 5:32 p.m. A motor vehicle- keyed maliciously. at more than $250 and providing report of a domestic disturbance Road. 11:24 a.m. Police responded to i related accident occurred in the 6:19 p.m. A vehicle parked at a a false name to a police officer. at a residence on Lowell Street. 4:01 p.m. A truck was stolen report of a domestic disturbance vicinity of 2280 Main Street. residence on Edgewood Road Simon Diaz, 53, of 162 Saratoga Keith Harding, 21, of 955 South from Wilmington Builders Supply at a residence on Westdale Avenue 7:06 p.m. Police assisted in was burglarized. Street in Lawrence, was arrested Street in Tewksbury, was arrested at 334 Main Street. 1:31 p.m. A Christmas decora resolving a dispute between 7:38 p.m. Police responded to a on Route 495 and was charged in the vicinity of 50 Main Street 9:26 p.m. Police responded to a tion was stolen overnight from i neighbors of Kearsage Street. report of a domestic disturbance with receiving stolen property and was charged with operating a report of a domestic disturbance residence on Lawrence Street^ Thursday. November 16 at a residence on Pine Street. valued at more than $250, reck- motor vehicle while under the at a residence on Lords Court. 4:37 p.m. A motor vehicle-relatet 6:47 a.m. A motor vehicle- 8:28 p.m. Police responded to a lessly operating a motor vehicle, influence of alcohol, recklessly 9:29 p.m. A motor vehicle-related accident occurred in the vicinity « related accident occurred in the report of a domestic disturbance failing to stop for a police officer, operating a motor vehicle, operat- accident occurred in the vicinity of 240 Main Street. vicinity of 88 Main Street. at a residence on South Street. and the unlicensed operation of ing a motor vehicle without autho- 108 Glen Road. Angela Marchese, 38, of < 8:00 a.m. An empty container, Sunday, November 19 a motor vehicle. rization, and speeding. Francis Gambone, 31, of Beverly, Winston Avenue in Wilmington Clark Clifford, 52, of was stopped by police in the vicin- was arrested at her home on the used to hold explosives, was 12:33 a.m. A vehicle parked at Londonderry, New Hampshire was ity of 66 Concord Street and was basis of a warrant. stolen from a blasting site at the a residence on Boisvert Road stopped by police in the vicinity of ®mtm (ftror Invites you to NAME YOUR.GWN PRICE: J —\ per issue 4o<t per issue for 2 years for 1 year 104 issues 52 issues for $4 for $2 . Cant find an envelope! Dont Have a stamp! Call to subscribe 978-658-2346 Send NO MONEY now! We'll bill you! r — «- — — ■ Name _ I 1 year subscription I i Address 2 year subscription I ■Town I i Wilmington Edition I Telephone i I | Enclose check, charge or call 978-658-2346 Tewksbury Edition I I MC/VISA # I Credit Card Exp. 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