Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) back issues from September 2008:
Phyllis R. (Cavallaro) Solaperto, 88.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... RUTLAND Phyllis R. (Cavallaro) Solaperto, 88, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 in UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness. Funeral ...
Richard A. Bourdeau.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... BROOKFIELD Richard A. Bourdeau, 90, of Six Fifth Street, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Quaboag on the Common, West Brookfield. He was born in Southbridge, MA the son of Armand and Elodia (Lariviere) Bourdeau. He had lived in Brookfield for over 50 years. He leaves his wife of 67 years, ...
Robin P. (Labonte) Goodrich, 46.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER/EDGEWATER, FL Robin P. (Labonte) Goodrich, 46, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. She leaves her best friend and husband of 29 years, Robert N. Goodrich; a son, Micheal S. Goodrich and a daughter, Lindsey M. Goodrich, all of Florida; her mother, Ursula Labonte, ...
Paul J. Kane, 88.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... LEOMINSTER Paul J. Kane, 88, of 185 Arlington St., died on August 30, 2008, at home. His wife of 59 years, Beryl L. (Cleveland) Kane, passed away in Oct. 2007. He leaves three sons, Paul J. (Jimmy) Kane of Templeton, Brian C. Kane of Lunenburg, and Kevin J. Kane of Barre; three ...
Stanton Wesley Putnam.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... BOSTON Stanton Wesley Putnam of Boston, a 12th generation member of the Putnam family, who were among the earliest settlers of Sutton, Massachusetts, died with dignity on Wednesday, August 27, 2008. Born the first child of the late Stanton Darling Putnam and Doris M. Keith Putnam of ...
Guy R. "Dick" Elliott.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... AUBURN Guy R. "Dick" Elliott, 87, of Auburn, died peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2008, at the home of his son, in Worcester. His wife of 50 years, Madelyn F. (Darling) Elliott, died in 1992. He leaves two sons, Guy R. "Dick" Elliott, Jr. of Auburn, and Kevin P. Elliott and ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Goodrich, Robin P. (Labonte), 46. Calling hours, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 02, 2008, at the funeral home; funeral service 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 03, 2008, A service will be held at the funeral home. Died Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Funeral Home: Nordgren Memorial ...
REGIONAL DIGEST.(LOCAL NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: REGIONAL DIGEST Man faces charges in disturbance LEOMINSTER - A local man who was wanted by police for failing to appear in court in connection with a disturbance in June walked into court Friday to face the charges against him. Luis Ruiz, 22, of ...
Ground game crucial in race for 2nd Worcester.(LOCAL NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Shaun Sutner The biggest local political race of the season is entering its final stages just as the national presidential contest is grabbing nearly all of the media and public attention, but the two Democrats vying for the 2nd Worcester Senate District seat have not ...
DIGEST.(NEW ENGLAND)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: DIGEST Mendon fights proposal for strip club MENDON - Residents in the small town of Mendon are fighting what they see as a threat to their way of life: a 8,900-square-foot strip club. Courts in Massachusetts have ruled that nude dancing is a ...
Kerry may regret support for Obama.(LOCAL NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: George Barnes COLUMN: BARNESTORMING The wounds of a hard-fought campaign seem to have healed between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama after last week's Democratic National Convention/Love Fest. Clinton's speech on Tuesday made it clear she was ...
Vt. priest was treated by accused Ma. priest; Rev. Kane his therapist at House of Affirmation in '70s.(NEW ENGLAND)
Sep 01, 2008 ... BURLINGTON, Vt. - The church therapist who treated a Vermont Roman Catholic priest accused of molesting boys later became the target of a Massachusetts lawsuit alleging he, too, engaged in sex acts with a boy for nine years, beginning when the boy was 9. The Rev. Thomas Kane of ...
Getting the jump on 2009; Hmong fete New Year in Saima Park.(LOCAL NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Lynne Klaft FITCHBURG - The Hmong community of Central Massachusetts gathered at Saima Park this weekend to say goodbye to 2008 and welcome in the new year. President Kao Yang of the United Hmong of Massachusetts explained that traditionally, the Hmong ...
Community college popular for members of class of '08.(LOCAL NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jacqueline Reis WORCESTER - Angelo Padin had an easy time picking Quinsigamond Community College to attend after graduating from North High School this spring. "It's cheaper," he said. While some of his friends are paying $18,346 or more to attend the ...
City presents a perfect haven for hungry beetle.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Thomas Caywood WORCESTER - Federal agricultural authorities have done battle with Asian longhorned beetles several times over the years and won, but they've never before fought on terrain as favorable to the destructive insects as the Worcester area, experts said. ...
Murray leads in fundraising; Speculation fueled that he'll run for gov. at some point.(NEWS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Steve LeBlanc BOSTON - Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Murray has been on a fundraising juggernaut this year, raking in donations at a faster clip than any other statewide Beacon Hill officeholder, including Gov. Deval L. Patrick. Through the end of July, Murray had ...
A nation that works; Long-term data demonstrate America's strength.(EDITORIAL)(Editorial)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: IN OUR OPINION The Project for Excellence in Journalism recently completed a study that found that the media's reliance on government data in economic reporting distorts the news, giving Americans a false picture of their economic conditions. Because government reports ...
Andrade turns in Classic outing.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: COLLEGE SOCCER ROUNDUP MEN Worcester State 5, WPI 1 Tournament MVP Brian Andrade of Hudson scored three goals for the Lancers (1-0-1) in the Worcester City Classic at WPI's Alumni Field. Worcester native Constantino Partramanis added ...
Pedroia can't play hero; Pops up with two runners on to end ballgame.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Phil O'Neill BOSTON - The Red Sox had their hottest player at the plate with the game on the line - their mighty mite, Dustin Pedroia - but it just didn't work out. "Everybody on the team wanted him up there," said Jason Bay. "If we had it to do over 100 ...
Villegas cards great round to get into contention.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Jennifer Toland NORTON - Whether it's those bulging biceps, his longish hair or longer drives, the colorful close-fitting clothes or pre-putt contortion, Camilo Villegas is someone you notice. No one can replace Tiger Woods - though Villegas definitely rivals ...
Garcia could be redeemed.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Bill Doyle NORTON - Just a week ago, Sergio Garcia suffered a crushing playoff loss to Vijay Singh at The Barclays. Today, Garcia will go head-to-head with Singh and has a chance to erase that bitter memory. Mike Weir leads Camilo Villegas by a ...
Special players make the cut.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Rich Garven FOXBORO - Running back Heath Evans has rushed for 538 yards and three touchdowns in his seven seasons in the NFL. Receiver Kelley Washington has caught 72 passes in five seasons, including just 19 since 2005. Linebacker Eric Alexander ...
Short stay: Lynch released by Patriots.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... FOXBORO - John Lynch, the nine-time Pro Bowl safety signed by New England two weeks ago, was released yesterday. "It goes without saying but John is an all-time great safety, one of the league's classiest professionals and his elite play speaks for itself," coach Bill Belichick ...
Bowden sent to minors; Rookie will work from bullpen in Pawtucket.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Phil O'Neill COLUMN: RED SOX NOTES BOSTON - Michael Bowden, who won his major league debut Saturday night, was shipped back to Triple-A Pawtucket yesterday to pitch out of the bullpen and perhaps return to help the Red Sox in their stretch drive and possibly ...
Can't steal the sweep.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Phil O'Neill WHITE SOX 4, RED SOX 2 FENWAY PARK, BOSTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Chicago 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 9 0 Boston 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 8 0 Winning pitcher: Floyd (15-6). Losing pitcher: Wakefield (8-9). Att: ...
Tornadoes bats finally heat up.(SPORTS)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Darren Desaulniers OTTAWA - After Scott Grimes led off Saturday's game with a home run, the Worcester Tornadoes went 17-1/3 innings without pushing another man across the plate against the Ottawa Rapidz. The good news is that following a 7-1 loss Saturday, the ...
BUSINESS PEOPLE.(WORKPLACE)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: BUSINESS PEOPLE Karen J. Longo of Sutton has been named vice president of Worcester-based Fallon Community Health Plan. She will continue to serve as executive director of Summit ElderCare. She joined FCHP in 1985 and has held senior positions in sales, marketing and ...
On the job.(WORKPLACE)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: ON THE JOB David J. Niemczura Compliance Officer II, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Age: 47 Town of residence: Palmer Native of: Palmer Family: married, 2 children Time in current job: 15 years ...
Fighting hunger.(LIVING)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: QUICK TAKES HEALTH FRONT Leading figures from medicine, politics, and the front lines of fighting hunger - the state's food banks and social service agencies - have come together to promote greater awareness of the problem and programs to help people in need ....
Back on the team; Former Crusader now on the sidelines as a physician.(LIVING)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Byline: Elizabeth Cooney WORCESTER - Groundskeepers in trucks and on mowers rumbled through the pristine Holy Cross campus while football players revved their own engines on a practice field, all getting ready for the first day of classes and the first game of the new season ...
MEDICAL MEMOS.(LIVING)
Sep 01, 2008 ... COLUMN: MEDICAL MEMOS Dr. David Mazin has joined UMass Memorial Medical Group and the Department of Orthopedics and Physical Rehabilitation at UMass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Mazin is also an assistant professor of orthopedics and physical rehabilitation at the University of ...
Joseph A. "Usey" Listavich, 90.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... MILLBURY Joseph A. "Usey" Listavich, 90, of Millbury, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, in Christopher House, Worcester. His wife, Anna F. (Urbis) Listavich died in 1992. He leaves nieces and nephews in California and cousins and friends in the Worcester area. He was born and ...
Elfreda (Reck) Dubin.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Elfreda (Reck) Dubin 84, of 52 Kinnicutt Rd, died Sunday, August 31 in Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Her beloved husband of 49 years Benjamin Dubin died in 1996. She leaves a son Robert Dubin of Worcester, two daughters, Jacqueline Dubin Foster of Pontiac, ...
James E. "Jimmy" Casello, 63.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER James E. "Jimmy" Casello, 63, of Worcester passed away Saturday, August 30st 2008 in the Metrowest Hospital after being stricken ill at work. James is survived by his two children, Sherri Galligan, her husband Shawn and their son Brady of Wallingford CT., and ...
Funerals Today.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Cabana, Catherine Barbara (Bergeron), 80. Funeral service 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 02, 2008, Saint Joseph's Church, 189 Oxford St. North, Auburn. Funeral Home: Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central St., Auburn. WORCESTER, MA. Leighton, Timothy J., 48. Funeral ...
Aleksandra (Lebrikas) Greiciunas, 91.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... MILLBURY Aleksandra (Lebrikas) Greiciunas, 91, of 53 Park Hill Ave., died Saturday, Aug. 30th, in the Millbury Health Care Center in Millbury. Her husband, Jonas Greiciunas, died in 1972. She leaves a son, Geroge J. Greiciunas and his wife, Debra of Millbury; six grandchildren ...
Paul J. Kane, 88.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... LEOMINSTER Paul J. Kane, 88, of 185 Arlington St., died on August 30, 2008, at home. His wife of 59 years, Beryl L. (Cleveland) Kane, passed away in Oct. 2007. He leaves three sons, Paul J. (Jimmy) Kane and his wife Lisa, of Templeton, Brian C. Kane and his wife Maryann, of ...
Phyllis R. (Cavallaro) Solaperto, 88.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... RUTLAND Phyllis R. (Cavallaro) Solaperto, 88, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 in UMass Memorial Healthcare after an illness. Her husband of 39 years, Andrew L. Solaperto died in 1979. She leaves a daughter, Margaret R. Donaldson of Rutland; a brother, Lawrence S. Cavallaro of ...
Donald W. McNeish.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WINDHAM, NH Donald W. McNeish, age 86, of Windham, NH, formerly of Hill, NH and Acton, MA. died August 31, 2008 at Notre Dame Long Term Health Center in Worcester, MA after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Barbara (Barry) McNeish and father of the late Kathryn ...
Marilyn M. "Grandma" (Brewer) Fox, 76.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... CHERRY VALLEY Marilyn M. "Grandma" (Brewer) Fox, 76, of Cherry Valley, died Monday, September 1st in St. Vincent Hospital. Her husband, Russell S. Fox died in 2005. She leaves many good friends including her dear friend, Kathleen McMahon of Worcester. Mrs. Fox was born in ...
Beatrice M. (Cassone) Masiello, 94.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Beatrice M. (Cassone) Masiello, 94, Dustin Street in Worcester, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, in her home. Her husband, Anthony D. Masiello, Esq., pre-deceased her in 1976. She is survived by her daughter, Susan F. Small and her husband Oliver H. Small, II of ...
Recent Deaths.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER, MA. Casello, James E. "Jimmy", 63. Calling hours, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 02, 2008, at the funeral home; funeral service Wednesday, September 03, 2008, A Mass will be held at St. John's Church, 40 Temple St. Died Saturday, August 30, 2008. Funeral Home: Mercadante Funeral ...
William E. McCauley.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... NORTH BROOKFIELD William E. McCauley, 91, of New Braintree Road, died Sunday, August 31, 2008 in UMass Memorial ...
Leon W. Soucy, 51.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... SPRINGFIELD Leon W. Soucy, 51, of Springfield, died Friday, August 29, in his home, after a long illness. Born in Worcester, Leon was the son of the late Leon R. and Marion M. (Perry) Soucy. He leaves three sisters, Pamela J. DeProspo and her husband Peter of Worcester; Tami ...
Leo E. Missunas, 83.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... PAXTON Leo E. Missunas, 83, of Paxton, died Sunday, August 31, in St. Vincent Hospital, at Worcester Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Helen (Kitonis) Missunas; nieces, Karen Sutkus and her husband Ronald and daughter, Elyse Therese Caldwell and her husband Paul ...
Mary C. Rej, 92.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... NORTHBRIDGE Mary C. (Curis) Rej, 92, of Cottage Lane, died on Sunday, August 31, 2008, in Radius Healthcare Center, Worcester. Her husband of 17 years, Francis P. Rej, died in 1959. She leaves 2 daughters: Frances Southard and her husband, Paul A. Southard, of Auburn, and ...
Susan K. (Raymond) Carlson, 55.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... OXFORD Susan K. (Raymond) Carlson, 55, of 48 Wheelock St., passed away peacefully, surrounded by her famil,y after a three month battle with cancer, on Sunday, August 31, 2008. Susan leaves behind two daughters, Jennifer T., wife of Robert Billings of Oxford, and Hilary K., wife ...
Joseph C. Guyette, 91.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WEBSTER Joseph C. Guyette, 91, of 2 Golden Heights, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, in UMass Hospital, Worcester. His wife of 69 years, Lydia M. (Girardin) Guyette died in 2007. Joe leaves behind one daughter, Theresa D. wife of Philippe C. Decelles of Webster; one ...
Ralph R. Cox, 89.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... WORCESTER Ralph R. Cox, 89, of Worcester, died Monday, August 25th in UMass-Memorial Hospital. His wife of 35 years, Eleanor (Ruddy) Cox died in 1993. He leaves many nephews and nieces, including Maureen O'Connor of West Boylston, Janet M., wife of James Hedlund of Westminster ...
Nardina (Mancini) Romano, 93.(DEATHS)
Sep 02, 2008 ... STURBRIDGE Nardina (Mancini) Romano, 93, of Sturbridge, a longtime resident of Worcester, passed away peacefully Monday, September ...
Helen Ackerman.
Sep 02, 2008 ... CLINTON - Helen (Lambros) Ackerman, 87, of Clinton, formerly of Ludlow, died Friday, Aug. 29, in Sterling Healthcare, Sterling, after an illness. Her husband of 38 years, Anthony J. Ackerman, died in 1991. She is survived by a sister, Christine Lambros, with whom she lived; four ...
Clinton Police Log.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Monday, Aug. 25 7:43 a.m.: South Meadow Road, lights going off at railroad crossing. 8:16 a.m.: West Street, vandalism, substance thrown on a van. 9:08 a.m.: Sterling Street, vandalism. 9:30 a.m.: Allen Street, vandalism, mail boxes broken into ....
Bolton library opening in temporary quarters.
Sep 02, 2008 ... BOLTON - The Bolton Public Library will reopen in temporary quarters today (Tuesday, Sept. 2) at Bolton Corners office building, 563 Main St., lower level. The library will remain at the location during construction on the renovation and expansion of the century-old structure ...
Getting hands-on learning; Clinton junior fuels her interest in medicine.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: John Weeks CLINTON - Lindsay Elworthy may one day be the person injured Red Sox players go to for rehabilitation. And that would be just fine with her. The junior at Clinton High School spent two weeks in Berkley, Calif., this summer, where her ...
Past Speaks.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Fifty Years Ago The Clinton Trust Company displayed a membership plaque of the Bank-Share Owners Advisory league. The plaque was evidence of additional protection arranged by the Trust Company for its officers, directors, shareowners and depositors. There was a large ...
Margaret Davis.
Sep 02, 2008 ... HUDSON - Margaret R. (Garcia) Davis, 89, of Hudson, died Thursday, Aug. 28, at River Terrace Healthcare in Lancaster. She was the wife of Ernest Davis, who died in 1968. She was born in Hudson, daughter of the late Jesse and Evelyn (Morin) Garcia, and was a 1937 graduate of Saint Michael's ...
CLINTON ARREST LOG.
Sep 02, 2008 ... ARREST LOG Monday, Aug. 25 Timothy J. Glennon, 19, of 188 East St., Apt. 2, Clinton, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. by officers Christopher Cornelius and Joanne Duggan on two warrants. Namibia Rivera, 25, of 603 Main St., #3, Clinton, was arrested at 1:47 ...
Illegal weapons seized.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: John Weeks CLINTON - It all started with a pair of brass knuckles and ended with the confiscation of a large number of illegal weapons. On Monday, Aug. 25, police were called to Lakeside Avenue for a report of a child threatening another child with the brass ...
Fashion for a good cause.
Sep 02, 2008 ... COLUMN: fashions CUTLINES: (1) Above, Jeanne Mitchell (front left), owner of Closet Case Fashions, poses with her models at the Clinton Home Thursday night. Mitchell held a show of her new designs at the Clinton Home, with proceeds benefitting the Item Appeal. (2)Right, Celia ...
Hitting all the right notes; Clinton High student returns from European tour.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: John Weeks CLINTON - Jacob McDonald's baritone voice may one day go "cha-ching." Everything the senior at Clinton High School auditions for he gets: high school chorus, state concert ensembles, and now, European tour. "It was a very cool ...
Not waiting for an emergency to manage.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: John Weeks CLINTON - Constantino "Dino" Zapantis has kept his promise to revamp the Clinton Emergency Management Agency (CEMA). Since being appointed director of CEMA by the Board of Selectmen last year, Zapantis has launched fundraising efforts, increased CEMA's budget, ...
Fairbanks celebrate 65th anniversary.
Sep 02, 2008 ... CLINTON - Mr. and Mrs. William F. Fairbanks of Indialantic, Fla., and Clinton, celebrated their 65th anniversary. Mr. Fairbanks and the former Ida M. Dodier were married July 28, 1943, in St. John's Church in Clinton. They have two children, Carolyn and Bill, five ...
Neighbor to Neighbor.
Sep 02, 2008 ... The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) announced that it has hired former Clinton resident and Item reporter Derrek L. Shulman to be the new regional director of the ADL's New England Region. Shulman, a graduate of Clark University and UMass Boston, will begin serving as New England Regional ...
Changing of the guard for CHS golf.
Sep 02, 2008 ... Byline: Graham Entwistle CLINTON - With the graduation of Mike Giansanti, the Clinton High School golf team will have a new number one golfer for the first time in three years. Looking to step into that role is sophomore Austin Ball, who gained quite a bit of ...
Luke Austin McGrail; July 22, 2008.
Sep 02, 2008 ... STERLING - Patrick and Jennifer McGrail announce the birth of their son, Luke Austin McGrail, born July 22 in Memorial Hospital in Worcester. He weighed 9 pounds and 9 ounces and measured 221/2 inches. ...