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Lincoln’s Hatsopoulos brothers speak on Sunday

Long-time Lincoln residents George (left) and John Hatsopoulos

Long-time Lincoln residents George (left) and John Hatsopoulos

The Lincoln Historical Society presents “The Brothers Hatsopoulos: A Legacy of Science, Business, and Family” on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Great Room of The Commons in Lincoln (formerly The Groves). The event is part of a series on Lincoln’s modern legacy of technology entrepreneurism.

Emigrating from Greece after World War II, John and George Hatsopoulos were students. In 1956, with a $50,000 investment from a fellow Greek businessman, the brothers founded Thermo Electron Corporation. Providing technical instrumentation to a diverse research community, the firm is now known as Thermo Fisher Scientific, enjoys a $32 billion a market cap, and employs nearly 40,000 people.

The remarkable story of the Hatsopoulos brothers is not limited to the success of Thermo Electron. The arc of time for this family shapes a legacy of science and entrepreneurism, courage and drive. Hear the story directly from featured speaker John Hatsopoulos. Come share your stories about the Hatsopoulos brothers, Thermo, and the technology entrepreneurs of Lincoln.

Note that this event will be held at The Commons in Lincoln (formerly The Groves), not at Bemis Hall.  From the intersection of Route 2 and Route 2A (Crosby’s Corner), go east on Route 2 and the entrance is immediately on the right (look for signs).  Note that there is no access from Sandy Pond Road except for residents of The Commons.  Some parking next to the front entrance of the Russell Building is available and additional parking is short walking distance away. The Great Room is located in the the Russell Building.

5th District primary results for Lincoln

Here are the election results for Lincoln and surrounding towns for the October 15 5th Congressional District primary, where voters chose a Republican and Democratic candidate to face off in the December 10 special election for the seat formerly held by U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. Lincoln’s voter turnout was 20.6%, according to Town Clerk Susan Brooks.

(Note: If the table is bumping into the calendar on the right, stretch your browser window horizontally.)

William Brownsberger (D) Katherine Clark (D) Peter Koutoujian (D) Martin Long (D) Paul Maisano (D) Carl Sciotino Jr. (D) Karen Spilka (D)
 Frank Addivinola (R) Michael Stopa (R) Tom Tierney (R)
Lincoln 192 (24%) 305 (38%)    134 (17%) 3 (0%)  2 (0%) 126 (16%) 48 (6%)   44 (47%)  33 (27%)  17 (26%)
Lexington
 806 1,515 670 34 38 749 341 185 106 101
Sudbury 69 315 110 1 11 312 229 115 48 55
Weston 120 404 195 4 5 209 251 68 115 30
District total
 15%  32%  22%  1%   2%  16% 13%   49%  26% 25%

“Tales of the Night” on Oct. 24 and 25

halloween_sceneMass Audubon’s Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary is once again hosting “Tales of the Night,” a special Halloween-themed celebration with tricks and treats appropriate for the whole family. Tales of the Night will take place on October 24 and 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

Tales of the Night activities target everyone from young toddlers to teens. “Parents love our ‘Tales of the Night’ event because it provides something for everyone,” said Drumlin Farm Sanctuary Director Christy Foote-Smith. “We offer fun activities that provide the thrills older kids are looking for and a Nursery Rhyme trail for little ones on the lower end of the “fright-o-meter” as well.”

Visitors can enjoy a special haunted hayride, get up close to insects in the Creepy Critter Mansion, or meet their favorite storybook characters on the Nursery Rhyme Trail. Witches’ brew, spider cider, and tasty treats can be purchased and enjoyed while perusing a display of more than 100 jack-o’-lanterns or learning about nocturnal wildlife from Drumlin Farm teacher naturalists.

Tickets are $11 if purchased on or before October 23. Tickets purchased on the days of the event are $13 and may be bought online at massaudubon.org/drumlin or by calling (781) 259-2218.

Coming up in Lincoln

“Taking on Invasives: Invasive Forest Beetles” — October 17

Join Jennifer Forman-Orth, Ph.D., state plant pest survey coordinator, on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Thoreau Institute (44 Baker Farm Rd., Lincoln) for a discussion on the Asian longhorned beetle and the emerald ash borer. Wine and cheese reception supported by The Cheese Shop in Concord. Presented by the Walden Woods Project and the Sudbury-Concord-Assabet River Watershed Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area with support from a SuAsCo Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council grant. Seating is limited, so please call 781-259-4707 to reserve your seat.

Lincoln Girl Scouts sell pumpkins — October 19

Don’t buy your pumpkins yet—support the Lincoln Girl Scouts and buy your pumpkins at its second annual pumpkin sale on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 2-5 p.m. at Codman Community Farms. The fund-raising event will also include baked goods for sale and face painting.

“Scarecrow Classic” 5K — October 20

The first annual “Scarecrow Classic” 5K road and trail race (run and walk) to benefit the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust will start at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 at Lincoln Station. For more information, see www.ScarecrowClassic5k.com.

Lincoln Fire and Police Ball — November 8

The Lincoln Fire and Police Ball will take place Friday, Nov. 8 at the Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord. This annual event, which has grown in popularity over the past few years, has an important role in supporting the Lincoln Fire Association and the Lincoln Police Benevolent Association. Both organizations use funds from this event to support local scholarships and community organizations, including the Lincoln Family Association, the Lincoln PTO, the Lincoln Council on Aging and others.

Tickets may be purchased for $60 by mailing a check payable to Lincoln Fire and Police Ball to Lincoln Fire and Police Department, P.O. Box 342, Lincoln MA 01773.

Order pies and help L-S teachers

The Foundation for Educators at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (FELS) announces the 2013 annual thanksgiving pie sale. Orders for apple, pumpkin, pecan and chocolate pies for $15 each are being accepted through November 15. Order online or print a form from the website or pick up a paper copy at the main office at L-S.

Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday

Polls will be open in the Smith School gym on Tuesday, Oct. 15  from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for voting in the special primary to fill the 5th Congressional District seat formerly held by U.S. Senator Ed Markey. Sample ballots are below. The election will be held on December 10.

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Plenty to do this weekend in Lincoln

pumpkinStonegate Gardens pumpkin festival

Saturday and Sunday, October 12 and 13
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Stonegate Gardens

The weekend of fun and games to celebrate fall includes a pumpkin hunt, where kids search for baby pumpkins around the nursery and gardens. There will be snacks and prizes for everyone. There’s also pumpkin painting—Stonegate will have paints and decorations so visitors can create scary, pretty, wild, or wacky pumpkin people.

Lincoln Fire Department open house

Saturday, October 12
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lincoln Fire Department

In recognition of Fire Prevention Week next week, the Lincoln Fire Department will host an open house on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, which is open to all area families, includes opportunities for kids to check out the fire station, the fire equipment, and fire trucks as well as snacks, pizza and drinks. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Get Cookin’ with Fire Safety,” emphasizes the dangers in the kitchen and how to avoid them.

Used book sale

Saturday, October 12
9 a.m. to noon, Bemis Hall

Fill a paper grocery bag with adult and children’s books for only $10! (sales tax is now included) at the Friends of the Lincoln Library’s monthly used book sale. They also have a selection of individually priced special books. We always need more books so donations may be left in the wooden boxes in the entrance of Bemis Hall Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no textbooks, magazines or no books that are musty or written in, please.)

ARTfull Explorations at deCordova

Sunday, October 13
1-3 p.m. drop-in, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Celebrate the opening of the 2013 deCordova Biennial as a family. Close-looking questions will guide you through the galleries to discover several Biennial artists who work with film and then create your own animation using old and new techniques. This monthly program is designed for families with children ages 2-12, but all are welcome.