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SENTINEL
Volume 100 • Number 41
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Town starts early discussion for community development
By Aimee M. Henderson
ahenderson@turley.com
BELCHERTOWN – As plans
continue to evolve with development of the former Belchertown
School vision
taking shape
State School and corridor from
the town common to the courthouse, one Board of Selectmen
member has expanded even further on the idea.
Nicholas O’Connor presented
a rough overview of a community development plan early last
month, one that encompasses various boards, departments, commissions and committees in town.
O’Connor, who met with dif-
ferent folks in town – including
residents - throughout the summer
months, said everyone has plans
and/or future goals within their
respective programs. His plan is
to capitalize on the development
of the state school property and
surrounding area by examining
what other parcels the town has
available for growth, and include
See DEVELOPMENT, Page 9
‘It’s A Small World…’
Committee presents
wrap-up of sessions
irst graders share
their knowledge of England
with friends and
family members
during a special presentation called “It’s
A Small World.”
See more photos
on page 9.
F
B E L C H E RT OW N – T h e
Belchertown School District’s
vision for the future has been
mapped out, narrowed down, and
now awaits a final decision.
Following several months, in
which five different sessions were
held, community members provided input towards what should be
included in the district’s new mission statement and strategic goals.
C h r i s M a t t o c k s , Vi s i o n
Committee chairman, presented
the findings from those meetings
to the school committee on Dec. 8.
“It’s been a fun two and a half
months traveling around the
school district,” said Mattocks.
The meetings began on Sept.
21 with the first vision planning
session held at Belchertown High
School. From there, the meetings
jumped from school to school
in descending order, with Cold
Spring School being the final stop
on Nov. 18.
Turley Publications photo
by Aimee M. Henderson
See VISION, Page 20
Board discusses concerns
at Hargeo Auto Service
GRANBY
Schools to keep separate accounting
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
GRANBY – The Granby Select
Board was notified by the school
committee that the school department will keep, at least for now,
its accounting services separate
from the remainder of the town’s
accounting activities.
The school decision was aired
during a joint meeting of both
boards Monday. The joint meeting was the first in of a series
of planned quarterly meetings
between the boards.
School Committee Chairman
Emre Evren told the select
board that only five of the 351
Massachusetts communities
have adopted a business model
in which a single business manager keeps accounts for the entire
town.
The schools currently employ
the consulting firm TMS to handle
its financial matters, while Town
Administrator Chris Martin per-
S
forms the same functions for the
remainder of town departments
in his extra role of part-time town
accountant.
“We looked into the shared
business manager, and the board
decided we are not going to pursue it,” said Evren.
Evren said the decision followed consultations with two
state agencies – the Department
of Revenue (DOR) and the
See GRANBY BOS, Page 20
BELCHERTOWN – The
Board of Selectmen took care
of renewing various licenses to
establishments in town, noting
all needed to be in good standing before the decision could
be made. There was one, however, that drew some conversation based on concerns filed by
neighbors.
The request for a class II used
car license filed by Tom Boudreau
of Hargeo Auto Service, located at 451 North Liberty St., was
ultimately granted, but not before
reviewing the concerns brought to
the board’s attention.
Town Administrator Gary
Brougham told the select board
the license allows for a maximum of 12 cars to be sold on
See HARGEO, Page 8
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3:30 p.m. – Cold Spring
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Monday, Jan. 11
7 p.m. – Conservation Commission at Town Hall
7:30 p.m. – Board of Selectmen at Town Hall
7:35 p.m. – Public hearing FY16 CDBG application at Town Hall
Tuesday, Jan. 12
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Wednesday, Jan. 13
7 p.m. – Pathfinder Reg. Voc. Tech High School
district at Pathfinder
7 p.m. – Police Chief Search Committee at Town
Hall
Due to the newspaper’s deadline, some meetings
may have changed or are not listed here. Current
meetings along with agendas are available at www.
belchertown.org. Click on “Town Hall”, “Town
Clerk” and the meetings are listed in the left hand
column. For a complete listing of Belchertown’s
committee meetings, please refer to the Official
Meeting Bulletin Board located on the outside wall
by the parking lot entrance to Town Hall.
BCTV Schedule
and Shows
Thursday, Jan. 7
8 a.m.: Board of Health (Jan. 4)
7 p.m.: Board of Health (Jan. 4)
Friday, Jan. 8
8 a.m.: Conversation with Pakman
9 a.m.: Stone House Speakers – Jane Crutchfield
10 a.m.: Tri-Lakes Fishing Derby – 2015
7 p.m.: Conversation with Pakman
8 p.m.: Stone House Speakers – Jane Crutchfield
9 p.m.: Tri-Lakes Fishing Derby – 2015
Saturday, Jan. 9
4:30 p.m.: At the Dance with Tom and Deb
8 p.m.: Opioid Addiction – Dr. Potee
9 p.m.: At the Dance with Tom and Deb
10 p.m.: Town Talk – Addiction, there is help
11 p.m.: Sugaring 101
Sunday, Jan. 10
8 a.m.: Evangel Church from Wilbraham
3:30 p.m.: BUCC
4:30 p.m.: St. Francis of Assisi Church
6 p.m.: Christ Community Church
7 p.m.: Hope Untied Methodist Church
Monday, Jan. 11
7 p.m.: Conservation Commission (live channel 192)
7:30 p.m.: Selectmen (live channel 191)
Tuesday, Jan. 12
8 a.m.: BHS Project Runway 2010
9 p.m.: Christmas Lights of Belchertown 2015
6 p.m.: BHS Project Runway 2010
7 p.m.: Planning Board (live channel 191)
Wednesday, Jan. 13
9 a.m.: Leprechaun Plunge 2015
8 p.m.: Leprechaun Plunge 2015
The BCTV Studio is located at 68 State St., Belchertown.
BCTV channels are 191, 192 and 193. The BCTV schedule is available at www.Belchertown.org. On the main title
page select “residents,” click on Belchertown Community
Television. Selected BCTV shows are also available on
Vimeo. Go to www.Belchertown.org, go to quick links and
click on “watch meetings and events online.” The schedule
is subject to change.
The BCTV weather information system is broadcast on
TV channel 193 and displays the current weather conditions at the BCTV station as well as, the current regional
radar. This service operates 24 hours a day with audio
provided by the National Weather Service from Albany
N.Y., with forecasts, storm and emergency warnings for
the Pioneer Valley.
The BCTV program schedule is also available on the
web at:
http://www.belchertown.org/residents/channel_5/schedule.php
PAG E 3
COMMUNITY
K of C to sponsor youth
free throw championship
GIRL SCOUTS BEGIN JOURNEY TO SILVER AWARD
BELCHERTOWN – All boys
and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited
to participate in the local level of
competition for the 2016 Knights
of Columbus Free Throw
Championship. The local competition will be held Monday,
Jan. 18 at 10 a.m. at Chestnut
Hill Community School.
The Knights of Columbus
Free Throw Championship is
sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local,
district, and state competitions.
International champions are
announced by the K of C international headquarters in New
Haven, Connecticut, based on
scores from the state-level competitions. All boys and girls 9
to 14 years old are eligible to
participate, and will compete in
their respective age divisions.
Belchertown Cadette
G i r l S c o u t Tr o o p
11079 spent the
weekend camping
out at Bonnie Brae
Dec. 11-13 working
on the first part of a
three-year journey
for their Silver Award
project.
The troop worked on
making peace builder
boxes and team building games. The Girl
Scouts also enjoyed
the awesome time
being outside with
65 degree temperatures for the middle
of December.
Last year more than 120,000
sharpshooters participated in
more than 3,600 local competitions.
All contestants on the local
level are recognized for their
participation in the event.
Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written
parental consent. Registration
forms will be available on site.
For additional information, or
to receive an electronic copy of
the entry form in advance of the
event, contact Richard Poissant
at 413-687-7902.
The Knights of Columbus is
an international Catholic family fraternal service organization.
Last year, Knights donated more
than 70 million volunteer hours
and $170 million to charitable
and benevolent causes.
Artwork sought for Town Report cover
BELCHERTOWN – The
Belchertown Board of Selectmen
is seeking artwork and/or photographs by town residents to be
considered for the cover of the
2015 Annual Town Report.
Artwork or photographs relating to Belchertown must be vertical, and preferably no smaller
than 5x7 inches, and suitable for
reproduction.
Please include your name,
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Open air burn permit
season begins Jan. 15
BELCHERTOWN – Open air burning season
for domestic tree trimmings begins Jan.15 and runs
through May 1. A written permit is required from the
Belchertown Fire Department at 10 North Main St. and
may be obtained Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays, starting Jan. 16 from 9 a.m.
to noon.
The permit fee is $10 for the entire season. Due to
recent changes in federal air quality standards, the
MassDEP will only allow activation of burning permits
for one day at a time, based on weather condition.
Residents must activate their permit each day that
they wish to burn by calling 413-323-7571 during
normal business hours (as listed previously). Renewal
requests left on the answering machine are invalid. For
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Belchertown’s service
unit spent the afternoon
singing Christmas carols
at Mill Valley and other
houses in the area.
Troop 57 recycling
Christmas trees
BELCHERTOWN – This year boy
scouts from Troop 57 will be collecting Christmas trees for a suggested
donation.
There are two options: bring the
real tree to the Belchertown town
parking lot or plan a scheduled time
for a pick up.
Trees must be ready for recycling,
which means all ornaments must be
removed and there is no metal in or on
the tree. The scouts cannot enter the
home to remove a tree during pick up.
Pick up open to Belchertown residences only. Collection date is Jan.
9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the town
common. To schedule a pick-up time,
call 413-244-3920.
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Class will be held at the Swift
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Spring Road in Belchertown starting at 9 a.m. As required by state
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Pre-registration is required to
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Belchertown Police
Department logs
Compiled by Aimee M. Henderson
Editor’s note: The following are brief explanations of select entries in the Belchertown
Police log and all arrests. The information was
provided by a member of the police department based on the review of the detailed log
summary. This feature is designed to provide
context and explanation to some of the calls
police respond to every day.
The Belchertown Police responded to 671
calls during the weeks of Dec. 16-29. Of
those calls there were 23 incidents, nine
accidents, 11 arrests and 129 citations.
ARRESTS/SUMMONS
Friday, Dec. 18
7:10 p.m. – Police were dispatched to
the area of North Main and Federal streets
for the report of an erratic operator. While
checking the area the officer located the
vehicle at Main and State streets and followed the vehicle to Mill Valley Road. The
officer observed the vehicle cross the centerline. The vehicle was stopped and operator
identified. The officer learned the operator
only had a permit and was not in possession
of it. Subsequently, a 21-year-old male from
Worcester will be summonsed for charges
that include marked lanes violation, license
not in possession and unlicensed operation
of motor vehicle.
10:03 p.m. – An officer conducting traffic
enforcement observed a vehicle speeding.
The vehicle was stopped during which time
the officer learned the operator had an active
warrant. Subsequently, Savanna Derby, 23,
of 44 Belmont St. apt. 2, Springfield, was
arrested for the warrant. She was brought
to the station for booking and later released
on personal recognizance. She was issued a
warning for speeding.
Saturday, Dec. 19
9:55 a.m. – A Park Street business, upon
reviewing surveillance video from the store,
requested an officer to assist with a suspected shoplifter. The officer was able to
identify the suspect, which the storeowner
confirmed. Based on the facts, a 36-year-old
male from Holyoke will be summonsed to
court for shoplifting by concealing MDSE.
Sunday, Dec. 20
4:40 p.m. – Officers were dispatched to
Stop & Shop for a past shoplifting. Officers
met with the store detective about a female
who removed property without paying for it.
The individual was identified. Subsequently,
a 64-year-old female from Belchertown will
be summonsed to court of shoplifting by
concealing MDSE.
Monday, Dec. 21
12:25 p.m. – While on traffic patrol
an officer ran a license plate registration,
which showed the owner’s license was suspended. The officer stopped the vehicle
and confirmed the operator was the owner.
Subsequently, a 41-year-old male from
Belchertown will be summonsed to court for
operating a motor vehicle with a suspended
license.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
6:29 a.m. – While on patrol an officer
was in Stop & Shop and heard yelling from
the pharmacy side of the store. A female
was speaking with the store detective. She
was identified, and lost prevention said she
had attempted to take items from the store
without paying for them. Subsequently, a
64-year-old female from Belchertown will
be summonsed to court for shoplifting by
concealing MDSE.
Thursday, Dec. 24
South Street for a single-vehicle accident.
Officers arrived and conducted a field sobriety test. Subsequently, Leonard G. Parent,
37, of 36 Edgewood, Three Rivers, was
arrested for operating under the influence
of liquor, operating to endanger and marked
lanes violation.
Monday, Dec. 28
12:58 a.m. – While on routine patrol an
officer checked a vehicle’s status that was
parked in the area. It came back to someone with a suspended license. The officer
stopped the vehicle at which time Malek
Rosmond, 22, of 27 Montague Road,
Amherst, was arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license, operating a
vehicle with a suspended registration and
uninsured motor vehicle.
12:36 p.m. – As a result of a motor vehicle
stop a 47-year-old female from Belchertown
will be summonsed to court for unlicensed
operation of motor vehicle and license not in
possession.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
6:14 p.m. – While on routine patrol an officer checked the registration of a vehicle traveling on Jabish Street. It showed it to have a
revoked registration and no insurance. The
vehicle was stopped, plates removed and vehicle towed. Subsequently, a 22-year-old male
will be summonsed to court for uninsured
motor vehicle and unregistered motor vehicle.
INCIDENTS/ACCIDENTS
Wednesday, Dec. 16
6:41 p.m. – Police responded to a motor
vehicle accident at Franklin and River streets
in which one vehicle slowed down and came
to a stop at a sign, when a second vehicle’s
operator could not stop in time and rear
ended the first vehicle. Both vehicles were
able to be driven away.
Thursday, Dec. 17
10:27 a.m. – A resident reported a motor
vehicle theft they thought occurred sometime between 5 p.m. the previous night and
8 a.m. that morning, in which a dirt bike was
stolen from a garage on North Washington
Street. It is under investigation.
10:35 p.m. – Officers were dispatched
to an apartment complex on North Main
Street for a disturbance. Officers located a
female banging on a door. She was identified. The officer spoke with all the individuals involved and advised the other party to
obtain a harassment protective order. The
female left.
PAG E 5
L O G S
Saturday, Dec. 19
1:34 p.m. – Someone went to the station
to report that their vehicle was damaged at
the transfer station in town when the gate
swung from the high winds.
2:21 p.m. – Police received a report of
an unresponsive male at an apartment.
Paramedics arrived and administered Narcan,
oxygen and other aid. The person was transported to the hospital for further care.
8:06 p.m. – Police assisted Wilbraham
Police Department by contacting the owner
of a vehicle that was involved with a hit and
run in their town. A statement and report
were taken.
able to be driven from the scene. There were
no injuries reported.
Thursday, Dec. 24
12:17 p.m. – Police took a report of larceny in which there were fraudulent charges
on an ATM card. The card was deactivated
and it is under investigation.
3:22 p.m. – Police went to the Dunkin
Donuts parking lot on Federal Street for an
accident. As a vehicle was traveling through
the lot another vehicle backed out of a spot
and the two collided.
an accident near Dwight Station. While a
vehicle was traveling eastbound on Federal
Street another vehicle attempted to pass it
on the double-solid centerline. The vehicle
struck another vehicle that was entering the
roadway at the intersection.
Sunday, Dec. 20
7:52 a.m. – A resident found a wallet in an
ATM and brought it to the police station.
Monday, Dec. 21
6:06 a.m. – Police received the report of a
male who possibly overdosed. Officers arrived
and found the unresponsive male, at which
time they administered Narcan. The male
became responsive and was transported by
Belchertown Fire Ambulance to the hospital.
4:40 p.m. – Police were called to an accident on State Street in which a vehicle was
traveling northbound when a second vehicle
attempted to enter traffic by crossing the
oncoming traffic. The first vehicle could not
stop in time and the two collided.
Friday, Dec. 25
2:17 p.m. – Someone went to the police
station to speak with an officer about concerns they had about a roommate who
destroyed items. The officer went to the
residence where the vandalism occurred and
spoke with the parties involved. They were
advised it is a civil matter.
8:26 p.m. – Police were called to a threecar accident in which a vehicle traveling
southbound on George Hannum Street near
the underpass stopped suddenly because
of an oncoming vehicle. A second vehicle
struck the first vehicle, continued traveling off the side of the road, became airborne, and rolled over. It hit a third vehicle
at which time it came to a rest on its roof.
Belchertown Fire was called for a fluid spill.
The second and third vehicles were towed.
Tuesday, Dec. 22
3:12 p.m. – A female went to the station
to report a lost cell phone.
5:21 p.m. – A resident called to speak
with an officer about a past breaking and
entering into a vehicle. A ring was missing.
It is under investigation.
Sunday, Dec. 27
12 a.m. – Police were dispatched to a residence on Howard Street in which a resident
thought someone had broken in because
items were missing. K9 Apache did a track
of the wooded area. It is under investigation.
12:30 p.m. – Someone went to the station
to speak with an officer about an alleged
vandalism of a truck. The reporting party
wanted it on file.
3:42 p.m. – Police were called to an accident on State Street in which a vehicle was
traveling southbound when it went off the
roadway. The operator stated they had fallen
asleep while driving.
Wednesday, Dec. 23
2:06 a.m. – Police were dispatched to an
accident on George Hannum Street in which
a vehicle traveling northbound swerved to
avoid a deer that jumped into the roadway.
The vehicle struck a tree. Belchertown Fire
Ambulance arrived, but medical service was
refused. The vehicle was towed.
an accident at Maple Street and Route 202
in which a vehicle came to an abrupt stop
for another vehicle in front of it. A second
vehicle could not stop in time and crashed
into the one in front of it. The vehicles were
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OPINION
Third times
a charm…
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FROM WHERE
happen to know me
personally, it is no secret that
I have three children. My
first two are just 18 months
apart, and it was a whirlwind for the first few years
with them. Really, a blur.
My third child – a daughter
– came six years later.
She clearly is the baby
SIT
of the family, and I’ve had
Aimee M. Henderson,
a hard time letting go with
EDITOR
that fact. Maybe that’s why
I’ve delayed taking away her
“binkie” or still have “bubbas” in the cabinet - despite
the fact that she’s 3 years old. It could also be part of
the reason why I haven’t been in a hurry for her to
“do” stuff, like roll over, sit up, walk, talk, feed herself
or even – now – potty train. I’ve always just known that
her “firsts” would come when she was ready.
She started ballet class this year and I still can’t
believe that she’s growing up so fast. Everything is all
of a sudden flying by with her. This week at dance we
found out what her costume will look like and the song
she will dance to in recital. And while she is not my
first daughter to take up dance, for some reason, I felt
myself tearing up just thinking about her on that big
stage, come May. I can’t imagine how I’m going to feel
when I am waving to her on the first day of school in a
few years. All I know is I’ll likely need a box of tissues
for that moment.
Just like other parents, I could never choose a favorite child, but – boy oh boy – the third time around
seems to be a charm. Not to mention, she’s a spitting
image of myself. There’s a special bond with her too,
especially having had a – somewhat – difficult pregnancy. I was at the hospital every week at one point for
an ultrasound to check on her, which drew me closer
to her, sooner. I worried about her at a very young age.
And to top it off, in the first two years of her life she
underwent a surgery and had to go by ambulance to the
hospital.
Maybe it’s the fact that I was 30 years old when I
had her, or that I have developed a little more patience
after having the first two so closely together. Either
way, the third time around seems to be a little different.
It’s funny, because I always worried about not having enough love to go around when each child was
coming. The truth is, however, my love has seemed
to grow each year for each child. I can’t imagine life
without any of them.
For now, I suppose I can stop calling the third one
my “baby,” but I’m not going as far as calling her my
“big girl” either. She’s, on more than one occasion,
told me “I’m not a big girl, I’m a little girl.” That’s fine
with me though. She’s already getting too big, too fast.
I
Letters
Zonta Club collecting women’s items
To the Editor:
Women entering domestic violence shelters or surviving on the streets in poverty
don't usually have a nice bag they can call
their own.
The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley is
planning to change that reality - at least
for 100 women. They are collecting new or
gently-used pocketbooks as well as quantities of toiletries, make-up and personal care
items to fill those bags at its meeting on
Feb. 8 at the Ludlow Country Club. Filled
bags, along with cards and notes of encouragement, will be delivered to local shelters
in time for Valentines Day. Drop-off centers
are being set up in local communities.
In Belchertown, donations will be
accepted at Making Waves Salon, 8 Jabish
St. For additional locations or general
information, please visit zontaqv.org or call
413-219-8260. Thanks for any support you
can provide.
The Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley, one of
the Western MA Clubs of Zonta International,
is a global organization empowering women
through service and advocacy.
Mary F Knight
Communications Chair
Zonta Club of Quaboag Valley
Belchertown, MA
Thank you Wilson family
To the Editor:
The Belchertown Band Boosters would
like to acknowledge receipt and to thank
the family and estate of Robert (Bob)
Wilson for a most generous donation. At
its November meeting, the BBB voted to
equally divide the donation between each
band and chorus director at BHS, Jabish
Brook and Chestnut Hill, with smaller
amounts also going to the music programs
at Swift River and Cold Spring.
While the loss behind this generous act is
great, it is our hope that it will bring some
comfort to know that Bob's gift will continue to strengthen the music programs at all
levels of the Belchertown school district.
Sincerely,
The Belchertown Band Boosters
Belchertown, MA
My favorite perennials and why
A
s I sat at the computer to
write this column I was at a
loss for words. Gardening,
quite honestly, has not even crossed
my mind over the last week. Lot of
other “stuff” has taken precedence.
One daughter is getting better while
the other one is getting sick. My
normally healthy-as-a-horse husband is eight days into a bad case
of whatever this is. I am clinging
to hope that the new drugs I began
four days ago will be my ticket out
of a year and a half long battle with
Lyme disease. And believe me, that
is just the start of what promises to
be a challenging yet exciting 2016.
Because I have not yet perused
any seed catalogs or read the latest
trade publications highlighting the
newest, best and brightest plants for
the upcoming gardening season, I
figure it is best to write what I know.
How about an article that features
some of my favorite perennials? If I
hedge my bets correctly I am guessing that a few of my choices will
likely be yours as well.
Perennial candytuft (Iberis sempervirens) is an old fashioned perennial that was always part of my
mother’s rock garden when I was
growing up. Its thumb-thick white Centaurea montana, or even all that
racemes bloomed alongside late- unique about it. And while most garflowering bulbs, ground phlox, vio- deners don’t give it a second glance,
lets and bleeding heart in
I just love its oversized
mid to late spring. I am not
cornflowers and their
in the
exactly sure what gave it
royal blue shade. At
GARDEN true
“favorite” status; perhaps
eighteen inches tall it is
the fact that it is delicate
best suited to the midand white but sturdy too.
dle row of the garden.
Candytuft requires good
Plant in full sun or slight
drainage, but will stop
shade for best results. If
flowering if kept too dry.
you cut it back after it is
It should be pruned immedone flowering you just
diately after blooming to
may have a chance for
Roberta
McQuaid
keep the plant from getting
late season re-bloom.
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lanky and sparse in the
In July, all eyes will
Columnist
middle. Once established,
be on bee balm. Its stunperennial candytuft does
ning bright red flowers
not like to be moved. It can be prop- are loved by hummingbirds as well
agated by cuttings in late summer. In as gardeners, but surprisingly, not
cold climates such as ours, a winter by bees! Bergamot, as it is often
mulch of conifer boughs will help called, is a member of the genus
prevent browning.
Monarda. Monarda didyma is the
Fast-forward a month into the cal- striking red form that I mentioned
endar and we find Mountain bluet, above. What we would consider to
or perennial bachelor button, as it be the flower parts of the plant are
is sometimes called, blooming its actually bracts, or modified leaves.
heart out. This plant inhabited one These form whorls upon which
of my very first gardens - a circu- small tubular flowers spring forth.
lar garden that I made at sixteen Hummingbirds love this type of
where our above-ground pool used flower and will visit the plant over
to be. There is nothing rare about and over again while in bloom to
drink its nectar. Bees, on the other
hand have a hard time reaching the
nectar because it is hidden so far
within the flower. I’m curious why
then it got the name it did! Bee balm
is a member of the mint family. Like
a good number of its relatives, bee
balm has a hard time staying confined. It will “run” no matter where
you plant it. Innovative gardeners
often sink bee balm in bottomless
pots or within the confines of landscape edging. I am considering moving my immense plant out of the
garden patch to a location where it
can roam freely, perhaps up against
the edge of the woods. It should do
just fine in this moist, partly sunny
spot. One complaint gardeners have
about this species of bee balm is that
it can be prone to powdery mildew.
A cultivar by the name of “Jacob
Kline” is reportedly resistant to the
condition; after a half dozen years
my plants are still disease-free.
Perhaps by next week sickness
will be behind us and I will have had
the chance to peruse those catalogs
and trade journals and share with
you something new for the New
Year! Let’s hope anyway!!
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Barthelette sworn in as part-time officer
GRANBY – In a small ceremony attended mostly by family and other members of the
Granby Police Department, Ryan
Barthelette was sworn in as the
newest member of the police force.
Barthelette, who has been an
auxiliary officer with Granby
since 2013, is the newest part-time
officer, following the swearing-in
ceremony held on Tuesday morning.
Barthelette has a variety of
trainings under his belt, says
Police Chief Alan Wishart, as well
as the part-time police academy.
It’s that experience that will make
him an asset to the Granby Police
Department.
“Ryan will be a good addition
to the department because of the
experience he brings from his auxiliary training and the fire department. Ryan is also very dedicated,
polite and is always professional,”
said Wishart. “He’s an intelligent
officer who is constantly seeking
information to improve his level
of job knowledge. He also gets
along well with the other officers
and will fit in nicely as part of our
team.”
Barthelette recently made a
name for himself after assisting
in saving a person’s life who was
found unresponsive because of an
apparent drug overdose.
“He and other officers respond-
TRAVEL CLUB:
The Belchertown Senior Travel
Club is offering the following
trips in 2016. The travel desk is
open Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Call 413-323-0420 ext. 513 to
book a trip.
Wednesday, April 20: Country
Royalty, $72 per person
Thursday, July 14: Lobster
Bash, $89 per person
Friday, Sept. 23: Buddy
Jewell, $77 per person
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Police Chief Alan Wishart congratulates Ryan Barthelette on his
recent swearing in as a part-time patrol officer.
ed to a drug overdose in the parking lot [of CVS]. They found a
non-responsive person in the vehicle and determined the incapacitation was due to an opiate overdose,” said Wishart. “Ryan and the
other officer administered Narcan
and likely saved the person's life.”
The Granby Police Department
has 10 full-time police officers, including Wishart and the
sergeants, on their roster. With
Barthelette’s promotion to the
part-time position, there are now
13 part-time officers, with one of
them due to retire at the end of
January. There are also four fulltime dispatchers. There are currently no open positions.
The hiring process includes
submitting an application, going
through a physical agility test,
being interviewed by the police
advisory board, and finally,
approval and appointment by the
Select Board.
political parties, voters will find
a code next to their name in the
column marked “party.” The letter “D” represents the Democratic
party, “R” for Republican, “J”
for Green-Rainbow and “CC” for
United Independent Party.
When voting on March 1, those
who are enrolled in one of those
four parties can only cast a ballot for that party. Voters who are
unenrolled in a party will be listed
with the code “U.” Unenrolled voters can choose which party’s ballot
they would like to receive.
Kelly-Regan says voters can
change their party enrollment for
the Presidential Primary, but it
must be done on or before Feb.
10. The change can be done by
filling out a new voter registration form in person at the clerk’s
office, by mail, or online at www.
RegisterToVoteMA.com.
Annual census mailed at end of December
GRANBY – Mailing for the
annual town census was at the
end of December. Town Clerk
Kathy Kelly-Regan says to avoid
any voting problems the census
must be mailed back.
Belchertown Council on Aging
SAVE THE DATE:
Second Best Winter Bag Sale
Jan. 5-14
The fill a bag for $5 sale
(shoes/clothes) will run from
Jan. 5-14. They supply the bags
and shoppers fill them! Don’t
forget that all items are half price
the last week of the month.
Political party enrollment will affect
voters’ choice in Presidential Primary
GRANBY – As the Presidential
Primary nears, Town Clerk Kathy
Kelly-Regan has issued important
information for voters.
Kelly-Regan says party enrollment as a voter will affect the primary in which one can vote come
the March 1 primary. She said
there are four political parties in
Massachusetts for which one can
register with.
Once enrolled in one of the
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The census also contains
important flyers pertaining to
voting, a landfill survey, and dog
licensing.
Compliance with this state
requirement provides proof of
Where to find your
BELCHERTOWN
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EVERY WEDNESDAY IN GRANBY…
GRANBY
Center Pharmacy .....................................................Route 202
Soft Serve ..................................................Route 202
➦ Cindy’s
Granby Library........................................................Route 202
Granby Safety Complex...........................................Route 202
Granby Town Hall .............................................................Route 202
Sapowsky Farm...................................................................Route 202
Senior Center.....................................................................Route 202
Union Mart ........................................................................Route 202
Vicker’s Liquors ..................................................................Route 202
Granby Package .............................60 West State Street/Route 202
Little Italy Pizza ..............................56 West State Street/Route 202
Pizza Palace.......................................... West State Street/Route 202
Polish Credit Union ......................49 West State Street/Route 202
Summit General Store ........................................New Ludlow Road
or online
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residence, it protects voting rights,
veteran’s bonuses, housing for the
elderly and related benefits.
The annual town census does
not register one as a voter or
change party enrollment.
Zendoodle in the evening
Thursdays, Jan. 7 and 21
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Join this group for an early
evening class in the art of
Zendoodle. A kit (pen, pencil and
tiles) is available to purchase for
$3. Stop in or call Susan to sign
up today, 323-0420 ext. 501.
Wal-Mart shopping
Fridays, Jan. 8 and 22
Have the Senior Center van
pick you up from home to shop at
Walmart or Big Y in Ware. Door
to door service for $3 round trip.
Trip dates will be Friday, Jan. 8
and 22. Please call Kim at 3230420, ext. 508 to schedule.
What is the future
of medicine?
Monday, Jan. 11
Join Sharon Ashton from
Home Health Solutions at 10:30
a.m. on Monday, Jan. 11. The
future is here, what does it look
like? It's coming sooner than
you think. Nanotechnology,
wearables and sensors are all
the rage. Welcome to the future,
envision where health care is
going. Join this group for a look
into the crystal ball of healthcare. Call today to sign up.
Free movie of the month
Wednesday, Jan. 13
“Mr. Holmes” is a new twist
on the world's most famous
detective. In 1947 an aging
Sherlock Holmes returns from a
journey to Japan, where in search
of a rare plant with powerful
See SENIORS, Page 19
Granby Council on Aging
GRANBY – All activities
take place at the Granby Senior
Center, located at 10 West State
St. and are free unless otherwise noted. The COA is open
Monday through Friday from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. No membership
is required to take part in the
activities/events. Anyone over
55 years of age is welcome.
Lunch is served daily at 12
p.m. Reservations should be
made by noon the previous day
you wish to attend. The suggested donation is $2.25. Anyone
over 60 years of age is eligible.
Call the Senior Center to make
a reservation. Transportation is
available to Granby residents for
$1 round trip.
Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n i s ava i l able Monday through Friday
for Granby residents. This
includes lunch, medical, activities and shopping. They travel to Springfield, Holyoke,
Northampton, Florence,
Chicopee and all towns surrounding Granby.
Coffee Hour every weekday
at 9 a.m.
The S.H.I.N.E. Counselor is
available by appointment. Please
contact the Senior Center for
assistance. Please remember the
Food Pantry is always looking
for donations of protein products, like eggs, fish and chicken.
The Food Pantry is closed during Foot Care appointments until
1 p.m.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Jan. 7: 9:45 a.m.
Healthy Bones and Balance,
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure
Clinic, 12 p.m. lunch – roast
beef and gravy
Friday, Jan. 8: 9 a.m. Veteran’s
Agent, 9 a.m. Stamp Collector’s
Group, 10 a.m. Fallon
Community Health Insurance,
12 p.m. lunch – salmon
Monday, Jan. 11: 10 a.m.
Healthy Bones and Balance
Exercise, 11:30 a.m. Griswold
Home Care Presentation, 12
p.m. lunch – barbecue chicken
Tuesday, Jan. 12: 12 p.m.
lunch – chicken casserole, 12:30
p.m. Birthday celebration, 12:30
p.m. quilting/needle work
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Herrington, Vivian A.
Died Jan. 1, 2016
Beers & Story
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Piesyk, Lisa Marie
Died Nov. 28, 2015
Memorial Service Jan. 9, 2016
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Belchertown
Slate, Gloria A.
Died Jan. 3, 2016
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B E L C H E RT O W N – Vi v i a n A .
Herrington, 98, passed away on Jan. 1,
2016 in Baystate Mary Lane Hospital. She
was born Feb. 17, 1917 in Merrick, New
York, daughter of Charles and Agnes
Weiland. Vivian and her late husband,
Austin traveled extensively through out
the United States and Europe. They lived
in New York, Florida and Georgia before
settling in Massachusetts. When she was
a resident in Norfolk she was a member
of the Norfolk Federated Church. In her
youth, she enjoyed playing the piano and
string base, which led to her love of classi-
cal music and the Opera. She is survived by
nieces and nephews, Richard Acker, Susan
Booker, Celeste Donohue and Charles
Acker. She also leaves eight great nieces
and nephews and 13 great great nieces and
nephews. Besides her husband, Vivian was
preceded in death by a sister Miriam Acker
and brother Charles Weiland, Jr. Beers &
Story Palmer Funeral Home was entrusted
with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to
the Belchertown Senior Center. For more
information please visit www.beersandstory.com.
Lisa Marie Piesyk, 54
BELCHERTOWN – Lisa Marie Piesyk,
formerly of Belchertown, passed away suddenly at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida
on Nov. 28, 2015 at the age of
54. Lisa was born July 16, 1961
to Hazel J. (Wood) Piesyk and
Frank L. Piesyk. She was raised
in Belchertown and graduated
from Belchertown High School
in 1979. Lisa years later moved
to Florida where she worked
for many years as a call center representative. She enjoyed
spending time with her grandchildren, the ocean, bingo, many road trips,
and extreme couponing. Lisa is survived
by her five children, Kystal of Brattleboro,
VT, Andrea and William of Belchertown,
Jherydd of Hancock, Maine and Chrystye
of Zephyrhills, Florida. Seven grandchildren, Leo, Hazel, Averii, Maggie, Grace,
Emerson and Logan. She is also
survived by three brothers, Robert
Wood of Gilbertville, John Piesyk
of Three Rivers and Bruce Piesyk
of Three Rivers. She will also be
deeply missed by her Aunt Louise
as well as a very large extended family all of whom love and
will miss her very much. There
will be a memorial service held
Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 at 11 a.m.
at the Hope United Methodist Church, 31
Main St., Belchertown, MA 01007. In lieu
of flowers donations can be made to the
church in Lisa's memory.
Gloria A. Slate, 83
BELCHERTOWN – Gloria A. Slate,
83, passed away on Jan. 3, 2016 in Center
for Extended Care at Amherst. She was
born Nov. 4, 1932 in Chicopee, daughter
of Henry and Marie "Odora" (Galarneau)
Martin. She was a long time resident of
Belchertown and communicant of St.
Francis Church and choir member. Gloria
was also a member of the Children of
Light Prayer Group and she enjoyed painting, playing the mandolin and singing.
She is survived by son, Kenneth P. Slate
of Belchertown, two daughters, Donna
Vanasse and husband Paul of Belchertown
and Lynn Sbardella and husband Richard
of Stafford Springs, Connecticut. She also
leaves eight grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in
death by her husband Kenneth S. Slate
in 2002 and eight siblings. Family and
friends gathered at the funeral home on
Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 9:15 a.m. and followed to a Mass of Christian Burial at
10 a.m. at St. Francis Church. Burial
followed in St. Ann's Cemetery in Three
Rivers. Calling hours were Tuesday at
the Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral
Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Francis Church
Building Fund, PO Box 612, Belchertown,
MA 01007 or to Ave Maria Place, PO Box
16, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. For more
information, please visit www.beersandstory.com.
Cemetery Memorials ✦ Markers
Granite Benches
Religious Statuary ✦ Outdoor Display
MEMORIALS
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HARGEO | from Page 1
CLUES ACROSS
1. Engine additive
4. Soluble
ribonucleic acid
8. Subdue
10. One long, three
short
11. Morally bad
12. With collapsible
shelter
13. Central church
parts
15. Summer shoes
16. Intestinal
17. Transgressors
18. Meeting
expectations
21. Clutch
22. Autonomic
nervous system
23. What you
can repeat
immediately
after perceiving
it
24. Favorite
summer
sandwich
25. An accountant
certified by the
state
26. Cologne
27. Norma Jean
Baker
34. Galaxies
35. Bluish greens
36. Detected
37. Having 3
dimensions
38. Made level
39. The destroyer
(Hindu)
40. Uncovered
41. Ooze slowly
42. Aerie
43. Point midway
between S and
SE
necessitated
20. Mayan
people of SW
CLUES DOWN
Guatemala
1. Having beautiful 23. Cleaned up
natural views
24. Prohibit
2. Fanafuti is the
25. Upright
capital
cupboard
3. Shrub used for
26. Cyclone center
hedges
27. Metric linear
4. Polishing tools
units
5. Slow down
28. Young male
6. Christmas carols 29. Securities
7. & & &
market
9. Sound of sheep 30. City across
or goat
from Dusseldorf
10. A long flag,
31. Animal disease
often tapering
32. Mount of __
12. Atomic #73
east of Jerusalem
14. Schilling (abbr.) 33. Get free
15. Female sibling 34. Variable stars
17. Long sandwich 36. One point N of
19. In a way,
NE
CROSSWORD ANSWER WILL BE FOUND IN SPORTS SECTION
RAY HALUCH INC.
1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508
the property. There have been some ongoing
concerns about where vehicles are parked,
however. Brougham told board members
that Boudreau, the applicant, has held the
license for several years, and has worked
with the building inspector on improving
the site.
Brougham said some of the concerns filed
by abutters addressed the number of vehicles
on the property, as well as some parked on
town property, and included parked vehicles
blocking an intersection.
Brougham said even as recent as that day,
there were vehicles on town property, and a
vehicle was parked in the travel lane in front
of the stop sign at the intersection.
“The problem today was still very obvious,” said Brougham.
Even with the problems present Brougham
told the board it would be “appropriate to
renew the license” and inform the applicant
to be “more mindful of the problem.”
Boudreau, who was at the meeting, told
the board that he’s been in operation for
several years and “understands the concerns
and problems we’ve had.”
Boudreau said he’s asked delivery trucks
to come bi-weekly and park across the street
on a dirt road, as not to block traffic.
“We are on top of it,” said Boudreau.
In addition, Boudreau is in the process of
applying to build a lot in wooded area in the
rear of his property, which would hold the
“occasional overflow.”
“It’s not very big, but big enough,” he
said. “The new parking area will give us the
space we need.”
That application was reviewed by the
Planning Board on Dec. 22 and continued
to Jan. 12 “so Hargeo could know what the
Conservation Commission wanted,” said
Town Planner Douglas Albertson.
Board of Selectmen Chairman Ronald
Aponte said, “The concerns are legitimate,”
but because Boudreau is a long-time business owner in town and cooperating with a
plan, he felt renewing the license was appropriate.
Aponte told Boudreau it is incumbent on
the town to be checking in on the business
to ensure it is compliant.
“[We’ll be] looking over your shoulder
to make sure the problems are alleviated,”
he said.
The renewal passed 4-0. Brenda Aldrich
was absent from the meeting.
STUDENTS CELEBRATE
cultural DIFFERENCES
BELCHERTOWN
– The first graders at Swift
River Elementary School shared
their knowledge of the different countries
around the world in a presentation called “It’s
A Small World.”
The students, led by music teacher Ryan Butler,
gave facts about each country while dressed in costume to represent the people of that specific place.
They also sang songs and danced.
Classroom calendar
•
Thursday, Jan. 7
CSS, School Council meeting, 3:30 p.m.
Principal’s Office
•
•
•
Friday, Jan. 8
CSS, Banking Day
SRE, Banking Day
CHCS, Banking Day
•
Tuesday Jan. 12
School Committee meeting, 7 p.m. SRE library
•
Wednesday, Jan. 13
SEPAC meeting, 6:30 p.m., CHCS library
CSS – Cold Spring School
SRE – Swift River Elementary School
CHCS – Chestnut Hill Community School
JBMS – Jabish Brook Middle School
BHS – Belchertown High School
Ryan Butler leads
students in a song.
Turley Publications photos by Aimee M. Henderson
A fun
dance
brings a
smile to
this first
graders
face.
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Belchertown School Lunch Menus
COLD SPRING AND SWIFT RIVER SCHOOL
Lunches cost $2.50. Students can choose between the main
meal or grab and go lunch. All grab and go lunches come with
veggies, fruit and milk. Options are: Monday: cereal, juice, cheese
stick, package whole grain snacks, low fat yogurt; Tuesday: bagel
with cream cheese, jelly, low fat yogurt, cheese stick; Wednesday:
yogurt parfait made with low fat yogurt, granola and fruit, and
whole grain snacks; Thursday: ham and cheese on whole wheat
roll, package whole grain snacks, and juice; Friday: sunbutter and
fluff sandwich, juice, whole grain snacks
Monday, Jan. 11: Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, potato
puffs, green beans, mixed fruit, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Pancakes, sausage, syrup, yogurt, baby carrots, corn, peaches, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 13: Hotdog on a whole wheat roll, oven fries,
vegetarian baked beans, applesauce, milk
Thursday, Jan. 14: Personal pizza, Caesar salad, cucumbers,
pears, milk
Friday, Jan. 15: Professional development day – no lunch
Students, dressed to represent Sweden, belt out a song.
Students share their knowledge of Kenya.
DEVELOPMENT | from Page 1
others’ visions for their own departments/programs in the larger design.
O’Connor’s vision aligns various
human services interests in town with
the intent to develop a cohesive, coordinated and mutually beneficial plan
for the future of the Route 202 corridor.
“I really want to grow the cultural
opportunities in town so people don’t
have to leave,” O’Connor said. He
added, when considering projects,
guidelines would include maintaining and leveraging the character of
the community. Leverage that already
exists includes a 2009 Community
Plan and a 2013 Open Space and
Recreation Plan.
Overall, an objective would be
to construct a vision with “an eye
towards enhancing the marketability of the state school property,”
O’Connor said.
O’Connor has already begun collaborations with members of town boards
such as the finance committee, recreation department, agricultural commission, conservation commission,
cultural council, library, town planner
and administrator.
“The concept of uniting all of these
elements into a coordinated vision,
received very positive feedback - from
the select board, the town administrator, the town planner and many citizens and committee members as well,”
said O’Connor. “Senator Lesser has
Students join hands in a dance.
also received a copy and is interested
in collaborating to see how he may be
of assistance as we begin to move forward with some of the plans.”
As part of the community development vision, O’Connor looked closely
at MassDevelopment’s State School
Master Plan, which includes creating
a mix of commercial and light industrial properties, as well as living units.
According to O’Connor, the agricultural commission is on board with
the overall vision, especially with the
New England Small Farm Institute
in such close proximity to the state
school.
O’Connor said a letter has been
drafted to be sent to the Department of
Capital Management and Maintenance
to start the process of evaluating
opportunities for Belchertown to
make use of the full Lampson Farm
area. The letter will be reviewed at the
board of selectmen’s next meeting on
Jan. 11.
Some future uses that have been
discussed include a community kitchen for food preservation and training;
winter farmers market, farm store and
coffee shop; Small Farm Discovery
Center, history and education; and
enterprise zones for businesses that
are based in agriculture or nature
related areas.
The Recreation Department has
also presented some of its future
goals, which include replacing existing fields along Route 202; increasing
recreation space in general (fields and
courts); enhancing recreation area services such as bathrooms, refreshments
and storage; and centralizing and consolidating facilities.
The Cultural Council would like to
bring more to the community including public concerts; art and cultural
exhibits; festivals; cooking and gardening programs; and drama productions and theatre.
Other considerations for property
around the state school and along
Route 202 include a central office for
the school department; tournament
level fields and/or courts; viability
of extending Norwottuck Rail Trail;
walkability project; senior center and
council on aging activities; Soldier
On (veterans affordable housing); and
library expansion.
O’Connor has also started early
discussions of how any plan will be
funded.
“I have also met with both the
finance committee and the CPC to
discuss how we can collaborate on
financial aspects of the overall vision,
as well as those tied to the Patrick
Center re-use effort,” he said.
Reaction from O’Connor’s peers on
the select board were positive, with
Chairman Ronald Aponte calling his
work a “heck of a start.”
O’Connor told board members that
by “putting these constitutes together
is really powerful.”
The overall idea could potentially
up grant opportunities as well.
Chestnut Hill Community School
Lunches cost $2.60. Also available daily is cereal bowl, juice,
cheese stick, yogurt; salad meal – garden salad with croutons,
cheese stick and yogurt; or bagel with cream cheese, yogurt and
cheese. Other options are: Monday: tuna wrap and bagged snack;
Tuesday: ham salad wrap and bagged snack; Wednesday: Chicken
salad wrap and snack; Thursday: Sunbutter and fluff and snack;
Friday: always something extra.
Monday, Jan. 11: WG waffle sticks, sausage patty, syrup or spaghetti and meatsauce, dinner roll, corn, baby carrots, pears, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Buffalo tenders, barbecue sauce, dinner roll or
baked potato, cheese sauce & broccoli, breadstick, peas and carrots, black bean and corn salad, mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, Jan 13: Pulled pork on a ww roll, oven fries or soft
warm ww pretzel, cheese sauce, yogurt, broccoli, carrots, peaches,
milk
Thursday, Jan. 14: Pizza, or BBQ chicken, brown rice, breadstick, chicken noodle soup, green beans, Caesar salad, applesauce,
whole grain cookie, milk
Jabish Brook Middle School
Lunch cost $2.75. Also available daily is the cold alternate:
bagel, cream cheese, cereal, yogurt, sunflower seeds and milk.
Other options are: Monday: Caesar chicken wrap; Tuesday: buffalo
chicken wrap; Wednesday: turkey bacon wrap; Thursday: buffalo
chicken wrap; Friday: tuna salad wrap.
Monday, Jan. 11: Hamburger on a ww roll, mustard or mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, potato puffs, baby carrots, cucumbers,
peaches, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Chicken nuggets, barbecue sauce, dinner roll
or macaroni and cheese, Caesar salad, corn, mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 13: Cheese max sticks, marinara sauce or
Sloppy Joe on a ww roll, broccoli, vegetarian baked beans, whole
grain cookie, pineapple chunks, milk
Thursday, Jan. 14: Buffalo chicken pattie, whole wheat roll, lettuce and tomato or Philly steak sandwich with peppers and onions,
carrots, green beans, apple crisp, milk
Belchertown High School
Lunch cost $2.75. Available daily: Monday: Caesar chicken
wrap, personal pizza; Tuesday: ham and cheese wrap, BBQ chicken, pizza; Wednesday: buffalo chicken wrap, stuffed crust cheese
pizza; Thursday: chicken salad wrap, chicken broccoli alfredo
pizza; Friday: tuna salad wrap, cheese max sticks w/marinara
sauce
Monday, Jan. 11: Chicken and mozzarella Quesadillas, brown
rice and beans or chili, bread bowl, cheese sauce, peas and carrots, broccoli, vegetarian baked beans, applesauce, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 12: Cheese ravioli, corn, carrots, chicken noodle
soup, dinner roll, soft butter cup, mixed fruit, milk or taco bar
Wednesday, Jan. 13: Buffalo tenders, fried rice, cucumbers,
pineapple chunks, whole grain cookie, milk or pasta bar with
Caesar salad
Thursday, Jan. 14: Roasted pork with gravy, baked potato, sour
cream, rolls or deli sandwich, lettuce and tomato, yogurt parfait,
corn, green beans, pears, milk
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SPORTS
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Late rally propels
Rams past Southwick
Sarnacki leads
charge for
Lady Rams
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
GRANBY -It is safe to say
Kate Sarnacki did a little bit of
everything for the Granby girls
basketball team in their win over
Sci-Tech.
Sarnacki came up big when the
Lady Rams (4-0) needed her the
most in this one, as they were saddled with foul trouble for much of
the contest against the CyberCats.
She finished with a triple double in this one as she had a gamehigh 24 points to go along with
13 rebounds and 10 steals in the
54-32 victory over Sci-Tech.
Mallory Beauregard also finished in double figures as she
chipped in with 13 points. Nora
Young helped out with six, followed by five from Kate Sullivan
and Abi Beauregard and one from
Isabelle Sheperd.
GRANBY — The Granby
boys basketball team was trailing
by six points against Bi County
League rival Southwick two
minutes into the fourth quarter
when head coach Tim Sheehan
Sr. called a timeout. Whatever
the longtime varsity coach said
to his players during the timeout
worked out just fine.
Turley Publications photo by Gregory A. Scibelli
Granby’s Brad Taft competes
at 285 pounds.
Granby places
ninth at
Knight-Hawk
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
HOLYOKE – A 21-team tournament turned into a smaller field
after a short ice storm wiped out
some of the best competition in
New England scheduled to compete in the Knight-Hawk Classic,
which was held at Holyoke High
School Tuesday.
Host Dean Tech, which holds
its co-operative program with
Holyoke, did not fare as well this
year, placing ninth overall.
Putnam won the tournament
with a team score of 167.5. Sabis
finished second with 138 points,
and Granby placed third with 115
points.
Other finishers included Ludlow
in fourth with 113.5 points, South
Hadley was fifth with 105.5
points, Chicopee Comp was sixth
See KNIGHTS, Page 12
Turley Publications photos by Susan Swift
Granby’s Joe Desormier (10) lays the ball into the basket.
Granby’s Mike Sosa (3) tries
to get off a shot in traffic
against Southwick’s Nickolas
Chambers (20).
The Granby Rams, who were
trailing 38-32 at that point, came
storming back by outscoring the
Southwick Rams, 16-0, the rest
of the way en route to a 48-38
victory at Sullivan Gymnasium,
last Wednesday night.
“After I called the timeout
early in the fourth quarter, we
played much better defensively
and offensively. It was a battle
tonight that just kept going back
and forth,” Sheehan said. “We’re
a young team and this is a very
big league win for us.”
Overall, there were a total of
16 lead changes in the first meeting of the season between the two
league rivals.
The 10-point victory evened
Granby’s overall season record at
2-2. They also entered 2016 tied
for second place in the league
standings with the Renaissance
School with a 2-1 mark.
Granby junior guard Joe
Desormier scored six of his gamehigh 16 points, which is a careerhigh, during the fourth quarter
comeback run. Desormier’s previous career-high was 15 points
against Turners Falls in a Western
Mass. Division 4 quarterfinal
game last February.
Junior forwards Zach Gorham
and Mike Sosa scored 10 points
apiece for Granby, who improved
their home record to 2-0. Gorham
also posted a double-double with
11 rebounds, while Sosa was
credited with six rebounds and
four steals.
Southwick (3-2, 1-2), who
began the regular season with
three victories against Athol,
See RAMS, Page 12
Hurricanes blow past Orioles
Score four times
in third period
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
AMHERST - The first meeting of the regular season between
Amherst and Belchertown, who
are Fay-Wright Division rivals,
was scoreless until the third period.
The Hurricanes hockey team
remained undefeated by scoring
four goals during the 15 minutes
leading to a 4-0 shutout victory
against the Orioles before a large
crowd at the Mullins Center
practice rink, last Saturday night.
“This is a quality win for us
against a very good Belchertown
hockey team,” said secondyear Amherst head coach Mike
Rousseau. “I was very surprised
that the game was still scoreless
after the first two periods. We
played a little more physical in
the third period, which allowed
us to score four goals.”
The Hurricanes (4-0-1, 4-0),
who tied West Springfield in the
season opener, won their fourth
game in a row.
Amherst sophomore goalkeeper Clayton Bowser posted
his first shutout in a varsity
hockey game. He was credited
with a total of 17 saves against
Belchertown.
“This was Clayton’s first
career shutout,” Rousseau said.
“He had to make a couple of big
saves in that third period, which
kept them off the scoreboard.”
It was also a very memorable game for Amherst senior
Nick Freniere, who’s a defenseman. Freniere, who’s one of the
Hurricanes co-op players from
Palmer High School, netted his
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Amherst’s Marshall O’Leary (15) races up the ice as
Belchertown’s Kyle Mikulski (15) tries to chase him down.
first varsity goal and he also had
an assist.
“It was a solid performance
by Nick tonight,” Rousseau said.
“He scored his first varsity goal
and it’s a very special night for
him. He’s a very hard worker.”
Freniere is a second-year
member of the Amherst hockey
team.
“It’s great to have the opportunity to play high school hockey
See HOCKEY, Page 11
Stingrays able to
shock Piranhas
Saints capitalize against Tigers
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
SOUTH HADLEY – St. Mary’s
did not have a lot of shots on goal
in their matchup last Saturday
afternoon against South Hadley at
Fitzpatrick Arena, but they made
them count as they scored three
times in the second period to take
a 4-2 win from the Tigers.
Corey Calkins would give the
Tigers a 1-0 lead in the first period
as he scored with 5:00 remaining
in the period.
He finished a sequence that
started with Will Ortyl, who sailed
a pass to Tim Sweeney. Sweeney
then found Calkins for the first
goal of the game.
The action went in South
Hadley’s direction for the remainder of the first period and much
of the second period before St.
Mary’s finally got on the board,
and the Saints made sure they
went up to stay.
With 5:13 remaining, Johnathan
Spear took a pass from the left
side by Quinn Powers and wristed
it past the goalie to make it 1-1.
But just 18 seconds later, the
Saints would take the lead.
Shaun Gezotis would be set up
on the far left just outside the blue
line. He would watch as his teammates moved the puck around in
South Hadley’s end. When the
pass came to him, he nonchalantly
lifted a wrister aimed at the right
side of the net.
The shot was fast and wellplaced as he went just under the
glove of the goalie to give the
Saints a 2-1 advantage.
Now trailing, the Tigers were
Turley Publications photo by Gregory A. Scibelli
Trevor Ouimet possess the puck in the neutral zone.
able to take back the momentum and peppered the St. Mary’s
goalie for the next few minutes.
Evan Sullivan and Sean Doherty
on a 2-on-goalie opportunity with
Doherty taking a shot on goal, but
the St. Mary’s goalie made a body
save to eliminate that threat.
Then, with 13 seconds remaining, St. Mary’s Kenny Bonney
went to the goal himself. He intercepted the puck in the neutral
zone and went up the right side,
sweeping across the South Hadley
goal and wristing the puck in to
give St. Mary’s a 3-1 lead at the
end of the second period.
South Hadley was able to get
a goal from Calkins in the third
period, but Spear scored his second goal of the game to ice it for
the Saints.
South Hadley owned the third
period on shots, but St. Mary’s
goalie, Van Reopel, was equal to
the challenge. He took 40 shots
and stopped 38 of them.
Justin Garon and Jake Remillard
combined for 22 saves.
South Hadley is 3-2-1 for the
regular season and will next play
on Saturday against Chicopee
Comp at 3:30 p.m.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a
sports correspondent for Turley
Publications. He can be reached
at gscibelli@turley.com.
HOCKEY | from Page 10
with this team,” Freniere said. “I was also
pretty excited when I scored my first career
goal. It was something that I’ve been waiting to do.”
The other players from Palmer listed on
the Amherst hockey roster are senior Matt
Gazaille, senior Josh Lacroix, sophomore
Jarett Trip, sophomore Jake Riel, sophomore Niccolo Cardaropoli, and freshman
Evan Smith.
While the Hurricanes players were celebrating the big victory, the mood was a
little bit different down the hall in the other
locker room.
The Orioles (3-2, 3-2), who began the
regular season with three victories, lost
their second straight game.
“Losing a game against one of your rivals
is never easy,” said Belchertown third-year
head coach Matt Crutch. “I thought we
showed a lot of promise against one of the
best teams in our league. We just had a
couple of breakdowns in the third period.”
Crutch, who graduated from Amherst
High School, now has a 3-2 record in the
five games that he’s coached against his
alma mater.
“It’s a very big game,” said Crutch, who
also coaches the Amherst boys’ lacrosse
team. “But, every league game that we play
is very important.”
The six Orioles seniors, who faced the
Hurricanes for the final time on their home
ice during the regular season, are Ben
Magarian, Kyle Mikulski, Dylan Gillen,
Jordan Henault, Christian Assimus and
Jonathan Ingram.
The two teams split a pair of games a
year ago.
The opening period of last Saturday’s
game was evenly played, as the Hurricanes
outshot the Orioles, 8-5.
The second period was also evenly
played, as both teams had eight shots on
goal.
There were also no penalties called by
the referee during the first two periods.
A little more than four minutes into the
PAGE 11
BELCHERTOWN - The
BSST won their third meet
in a row against the Agawam
Piranhas on Saturday, Dec.
21. Belchertown scored 543
total points to Agawam’s 470.
Agawam showed up to Chestnut
Hill Community pool with 90
swimmers and Belchertown had
79 attend.
The Belchertown Stingrays
are led by Co-coaches Ashley
Chumbley and Nick Provost.
They are assisted by coaches
Rose Wrona and Andy Endress.
There are 52 swimmers who
achieved personal bests at this
meet, these swimmers dropped
time from races previously
done and some in both of their
individual events; Ella Aldrich,
Aaron Almeda, Sara Avery,
Nicole Beaumont, Brandon
Bronner, Joslyn Bronner, Taylor
Bronner, Andrew Cowles,
Bruce Douglas, Nathan Dragon,
Michaela Dubey, Mitchell
Dubey, Alezander Duchesne,
Aidan Endress, Christopher
Gonsalves, Damin Gonsalves,
Lila Goodrich, Casey Gormely,
Derek Gould, Ryan Gould,
Sophia Grazioso, Carter
Hampson, Kareem Hassan,
Westin Hellyar, Carlie Howe,
Ben LaClair, Dillan Laplante,
Alannah Lavoie, Bethany
Lavoie, Andrew Marshall, John
Marshall, Nicholas Martel,
Stefania Mayo, Hannah Mitus,
Sara Morley, Jacob Murch,
Shanelle Nganga, Peter Root,
Abigail Rothstein, Eliza
Rothstein, Madalyn Roy, Natalie
Shaw, Ryan Shea, Kagan
Sherson, Brooke Stelmokas,
Matthew Stelmokas, Zachary
Stowe-Alekman, Jonah Weiss,
Hannah Wood, Elyssa Wrona
and Mary Zina.
In the 8 and under relay events
3 teams scored first place; the
100-yard medley relay team of
Drake Dragon, Ryan Shea, Ryan
Gould and Brandon Bronner;
the 100 yard freestyle relay
team of Hannah Mandeville,
A l i z a H a y wa r d , S h a n e l l e
Nganga and Lila Goodrich;
and the 100 yard freestyle relay
team of Drake Dragon, Adam
O’Rourke, Nicholas Martel, and
Peter Root.
In the 8 and under individual
events those swimmers who
placed first were; Ryan Gould,
the 100 yard IM and the 25 yard
backstroke; Ryan Shea, 25 yard
freestyle; Brandon Bronner, 25
yard butterfly and the 25 yard
breaststroke; and Peter Root,
50 yard freestyle.
In the 9/10 relay events two
teams placed first; the 200 yard
medley relay team of Bethany
Lavoie, Madalyn Roy, Brooke
Stelmokas, and Taylor Bronner;
and the 200 yard freestyle relay
team of Michaela Dubey, Lilly
Templeton, Stefania Mayo, and
Taylor Bronner.
In the 9/10 individual events
those swimmers who placed
first were; Sara Avery, 100 yard
IM; Bethany Lavoie, 50 yard
freestyle; Derek Gould, 50 yard
freestyle and the 50 yard backstroke; Taylor Bronner, 50 yard
butterfly, and Madalyn Roy, 50
yard backstroke.
In the 11/12 relay events
four teams won first place; the
200 yard medley relay team of
Hannah Wood, Elyssa Wrona,
Alannah Lavoie, and Abigail
Rothstein; the 200 yard medley
relay team of Owen Sordillo,
Matthew Stelmokas, Mitchell
Dubey, and Owen Templeton;
the 200 yard freestyle relay
team of Sara Morley, Sophia
Grazioso, Lauren Morris, and
Carlie Howe; and the 200
yard freestyle relay team of
Christopher Gonsalves, Westin
Hellyar, Aidan Endress, and
Nathan Dragon.
In the 11/12 individual events
those swimmers who placed
first were; Abigail Rothstein,
200 yard IM and the 100 yard
freestyle; Aidan Endress, 200
yard IM and the 50 yard butterfly; Alannah Lavoie, 200 yard
freestyle and the 50 yard backstroke; Mitchell Dubey, 200
yard freestyle and the 50 yard
breaststroke; Elyssa Wrona,
50 yard butterly; Matthew
Stelmokas, 100 yard freestyle;
Nathan Dragon, 50 yard backstroke; and Ella Aldrich, 50 yard
breaststroke.
In the 13/14 relay events
See STINGRAYS, Page 19
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Amherst goalie Clayton Bowser (33)
makes a glove save.
third period the Hurricanes took a 1-0 lead
when an wide open shot by senior Jack
Rees went into the net past Belchertown
junior goalkeeper Kyle Greene (26 saves).
It was assisted by Lacroix and junior Jake
Balderston.
Three minutes later, Freniere and
Balderston assisted on a goal by junior
Nathan Masteralexis making the score 2-0.
With 3:19 left in regulation, Freniere
achieved his milestone following a slap
shot from outside left circle, which was
assisted by junior Max Hopley and Rees.
Masteralexis netted the Hurricanes fourth
and final goal in the final seconds of the
third period on a long shot into the open
net.
The second meeting of the regular season between the two rivals is slated to take
place at Orr Rink, which is located on the
Amherst College campus, at 6:30 p.m. on
Feb. 24.
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached
at dforbes@turley.com.
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RAMS | from Page 10
Pioneer Valley Christian, and
Ware, suffered their second consecutive loss.
“We were leading by six points
with 6:00 to play in the game,”
said Southwick head coach Dylan
Dubuc. “Then they hit a big 3pointer following the timeout and
they just kept scoring the rest of
the way. We still need to learn
how to play well for the entire 32
minutes. It would’ve been a nice
road win, but it wound up being
a very disappointing loss for us.”
The visiting team was led
offensively by junior forward
Ryan LeClair with 12 points.
Junior Chris Molta added 10
points off the bench.
The Granby comeback run
began with senior guard Colby
Forbush (eight points) knocking
down a 3-pointer from the left
side of the key. A minute later,
Desormier made a jumper in
the lane before hitting a baseline jumper giving Granby a 3938 lead. A pair of field goals by
Sosa, which were sandwiched
around an old-fashion threepoint play by Gorham increased
Granby’s lead to 46-38 with 35
seconds remaining in regulation.
Desormier would complete the
scoring in the game by making a
pair of free throws.
Senior forward Matt Bleakley
(two points), who came off the
bench, didn’t score any points
during Granby’s fourth quarter
comeback, but he did have several rebounds during that stretch.
“I thought Matt Bleakley gave
us some really good minutes in
the second half, especially during the fourth quarter,” Sheehan
said. “He also had a couple of
big rebounds for us.”
After both teams struggled
offensively at the start of the
game, Forbush hit a foul line
jumper and followed with a
layup, giving the home team a 40 lead with 5:55 left in the opening quarter.
It turned out to be the largest
lead of the first half by either
team.
With 3:25 remaining in the
first quarter, Southwick junior
forward Nick Hough hit a jumper
from the top of the key, which
were his only points of the game.
It also gave Southwick the lead
for the first time at 8-6.
The two teams kept trading
baskets during the final 3:00 of
the first quarter.
Regional.
In the finals at 170 pounds,
Comp’s Wilfredo David came up
short, lasting until the third period
before suffering a pinfall loss for
second place.
The win in the 182 pound final
went to Nicholas Godbout, who
scored a pinfall at the end of the
second period against Xavier
Hines-Coombs.
South Hadley’s Nate Zayas, a
newcomer this season, took third
place by winning the consolation bracket by pinfall over Nick
Roberts from Granby. The two
met in the opening of the meet,
Zayas won, but fell in the semifinals.
Nolan Hodgins swept through
three matches to capture the 220pound crown. He defeated Matt
Carrier from Hampshire by pinfall
in the second minute of the match.
The heavyweight title went to
Luke Harrison from Hampshire.
He defeated Brandon Turcotte
from Pathfinder in the third period
by pinfall with 19 seconds left in
the match.
KNIGHTS | from Page 10
Southwick held a slim 2019 halftime advantage despite
being held scoreless during the
final 2:50 of the second quarter. Granby struggled from the
line in that stanza, as they only
made one of their 10 free throw
attempts.
In the middle of the third
quarter, Desormier scored seven
points in a row which gave
Granby a 28-26 lead.
Gorham would then increase
the home team’s lead to four
points (30-26) by hitting a jumper from the top of the key.
Southwick, who entered the
final quarter trailing by a point,
scored the first seven points on a
inside hoop by LeClair, a threepointer from the left side by
sophomore guard Hunter Iglesias
and a put-back basket by Molta.
The field goal by Molta capped
off a 12-2 run making the score
38-32. It also wound up being
Southwick’s final points of the
ballgame, as Sheehan called a
time out at that point and Granby
ended the contest with a 16-0 run.
The second meeting of the season between the two boys basketball teams is scheduled to take
place at Southwick High School
on Feb. 1.
with 88 points, and Pathfinder finished in 12th with 37 points.
In the 106 pound weight class,
Ludlow’s Dylan Beddow captured
the victory. He defeated Dean
Tech’s Luis Perez in the finals
with a 9-2 decision. Perez had a
great day, winning with two pinfalls before losing in the finals
Brandon Moreau of Chicopee
Comp won the title at 113 pounds.
He finished with a pinfall victory over South Hadley’s Isaiah
Cardenales in 1:37. Cardenales,
the defending Western Mass.
champion at 106 pounds, had two
pinfalls in the competition.
Nate Fernandez was the runner-up at 120 pounds, losing by
pinfall in the second round to
Frontier’s Connor Pettis.
At 126 pounds, Jack Moriarty
from Dean Tech finished in third
with a 14-2 major decision in the
consolation.
Jack Greaney was a runner up
at 138 pounds. He had two pinfalls before losing to Putnam’s
Ruben Matori in a wild match that
was a 15-14 loss for Moriarty.
Jason Vargas captured the win
at 145 pounds with a 6-4 decision
over Nick Hoskin from Hampshire
Gregory A. Scibelli is a
sports correspondent for Turley
Publications. He can be reached
at gscibelli@turley.com.
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Tips to help students choose the right major
As recent college graduates can no
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people can be difficult to navigate. Many
recent graduates are still struggling to
find full-time employment, and some
might be wondering if they chose the
right major.
Though choosing a major is about
more than just finding a job, the financial
burden of earning a college degree can’t
be ignored. According to the Project on
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loan debt, with an average of $29,400
per borrower. In fact, between 2008 and
2012, the average student loan debt at
graduation increased an average of 6 percent each year. So while the right major
should incorporate a student’s interests,
skills and strengths, it’s also important to
find a major that can help students earn
a living after they walk across the stage
and receive their diplomas.
The following are a handful of tips
college students can employ to ensure
they choose the right major.
Don’t jump into it
Some students might want to pick a
major before they ever step foot on campus. While that strategy might work for
some, it should only be employed by
those students who are wholly certain a
major is for them. Some students choose
a major early on because they feel they
may get a head start at navigating their
way through a job market that recently
endured exceptionally high levels of unemployment. But the pressure of finding
a job should not be what drives students
when choosing a major. Unless you’re
entirely certain that a particular course
of study is for you, give yourself some
leeway and wait to choose a major. The
first year or two of college is a great time
to expand your academic horizons so use
that time to your advantage.
Don’t procrastinate
While rushing into a major is a mistake, it’s also foolish to procrastinate
with regard to choosing a course of
study. According to The College Board’s
annual survey of colleges, the average
tuition and fees at private nonprofit fouryear colleges for the 2013-14 school year
was $30,094, while public four-year instate tuition and fees averaged slightly
less than $9,000 for the same year. So
no matter which type of college or university a student enrolls in, he or she will
be making a significant financial commitment. Waiting too long to choose a
course of study may find you paying for
courses you ultimately won’t need, increasing your already expensive tuition
along the way.
Use the resources at your disposal
Students undecided about a college
major should make use of their schools’
career development departments to help
them get on the right path. Many such
departments provide assessment tools to
help students find a major that synthesizes their interests and skills with a field of
study. In addition, the personnel within
career development departments have
dealt with hundreds, if not thousands, of
previous students who found themselves
in similar situations, and that experience
can prove invaluable to students who
might feel lost with regard to choosing
majors.
Know the requirements
if you have a specific career in mind
While many majors are not difficult to
navigate, some fields of study have strict
guidelines that students should be aware
of almost immediately. For example,
students hoping to attend medical school
after graduation need to determine which
courses they absolutely must take in order to qualify for medical school. In addition, students with such specific plans
in mind often must choose their majors
as early as possible so they can plan their
curriculum in accordance with the standards they will need to meet to be considered for postgraduate work.
Choosing a major is a decision college
students should not take lightly. But students who are unsure of what they want
to study should approach the process of
choosing a major with patience and an
eye on finding a course of study that
matches their interests with their skills.
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Blessed Sacrament
School motto...
A Positive Place to Be
An Open Letter to
Families Considering
Catholic Education
Our school community continues clubs have expanded this year to into grow and prosper under the leader- clude a Golf Club, Movie Club and the
ship of our school Principal, Mrs. Anne new Kayak Club. Students in grades 5
O’Connor. As enrollment increases & 6 spent a few weeks this fall on the
and families discover the wonderful Connecticut River learning to Kayak
programs we offer, Blessed Sacrament with the support the Holyoke Rows
program, one of Holyoke’s hidden
School is living up to our motto...”A
gems!
Positive Place to Be!”
Along with our faithThe recent purchase
OPEN HOUSE
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of two iPad carts conWed., February 3
high standard of acataining thirty tablets
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
demic excellence, and
each and updated Wifi
our many extra-curricular
in all buildings has given
activities...we continue to
our faculty the ability to infoster a caring community among
tegrate their lessons with today’s
technology. Students as young as 3 yrs. our students, faculty and families.
Join us during Catholic Schools
old are using the iPads in their curriculum! The Early Childhood Center at Week for our Open House on WednesBlessed Sacrament School continually day evening February 3 from 6:30
demonstrates that ours is truly an edu- p.m.-8:00 p.m. Come see why we say
cation based preschool program.
Blessed Sacrament School in Holyoke
Our many after school activities and is “A Positive Place to Be!
Our region has a long and faithfilled history of providing Catholic
education to area students. Looking to
the future, it is important that we take
a critical look to see where we are and
where we want to be in the overall context of bringing Christ to our adolescent
students. The task before us is to assess
how effectively we are transmitting our
faith to young people and assisting parents in their role.
St. Mary’s High School in Westfield
has been serving the families of this
Diocese for nearly 120 years. While
the number of students enrolled in
Catholic education throughout the Diocese and country continues to decline,
St. Mary’s continues to persevere. We
stand committed to offering an excellent academic program, while remaining the most affordable option in the
area.
In the wake of the attention that has
been paid to the Diocese of Springfield’s announcement of its regional
school, Pope Francis High School, it
seems that St. Mary’s High School has
been lost in the conversation. Located
just across the river, we have retained
our identity as a parish school and are
therefore able to be most responsive to
the needs of our students and their parents. Our small class sizes and family
oriented environment, prepare our students to become the responsible, faithfilled leaders of our future.
We are proud of our stability and
long tradition and look forward to 100
years of educational excellence. With
this in mind, I ask the families who
have their hearts set on a fine parochial
education, to consider St. Mary’s High
School.
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Pope Francis High School
Placement Test to be held Feb. 6
A PROGRAM FOR PARENTS OF
HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
CHICOPEE – Pope Francis High
School today announced that the placement test for prospective ninth grade
students interested in attending the
new Catholic high school in September 2016 will be held Saturday, Feb. 6
at 8 a.m. (Snow date is Saturday, Feb.
13). The test will take place at Holyoke
Catholic High School, 134 Springfield
St., Chicopee.
The creation of Pope Francis High
School was announced in the spring of
2015 when Springfield Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski revealed that Cathedral
High School and Holyoke Catholic
High School would be merging into a
new school, named in honor of the current Pope. The official merger will take
place to coincide with the next academic year, 2016-2017, during which
all Pope Francis students will attend
school at the current Holyoke Catholic location in Chicopee until the new
facility is built at the former Cathedral
site on Wendover Road in Springfield.
“We have received positive feedback
from the community so far and look
forward to welcoming our prospective
ninth grade students during the placement test in February,” said Pope Francis Director of Admissions, Ann Rivers.
“We understand that students flourish
in an environment of academic enrichment, faith and service. Pope Francis
High School builds on the excellence
of our legacy schools and prepares students for a successful college experience.”
For more information about the
placement test, contact Ann Rivers at
413-331-2480 ext. 1132 or email arivers@popefrancishigh.org. To learn
Regis
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now! r
more about Pope Francis High School,
visit popefrancishigh.org.
About Pope Francis High School
Pope Francis High School is a fouryear, co-educational college preparatory school formed through the merger
of Cathedral High School and Holyoke
Catholic High School. Currently located in the city of Chicopee at the Holyoke Catholic High School on Springfield Street, a new facility is planned for
the former location of Cathedral High
School on Surrey Road in Springfield.
Beginning in 2016, both Cathedral and
Holyoke Catholic High School students
will attend Pope Francis High School at
the Chicopee location. The new school
in Springfield is expected to open for
the 2018-2019 school year. For more
information about Pope Francis High
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upcoming year would surpass the $324 billion spent
on improvements during the
peak of the housing boom a
decade ago.
Even though homebuilding and the home industry
in general is still not at complete recovery, trends within
the home improvement industry do suggest that homeowners have once again become comfortable investing
in their homes.
It’s not too late to register
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Take advantage of our EXTRA
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January 9 9:00am–3:00pm
January 11–15
Monday–Thursday: 8am–7pm
Friday: 8am–4pm
For prospective ninth grade students who are
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PLUS: The offices for
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Student Accounts, and
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The Placement Test will take place at HCHS at
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Pope Francis High School building is scheduled
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ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERVICES C.S.I.A. Certified and
Insured. Sweeping chimneys year
round. Thank you. 413-967-8002.
ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Cleanings, inspections, repairs, caps,
liners, waterproofing, rebuilds.
Gutterbrush Installations. Local
family owned since 1986. HIC
#118355. Fully insured. (413)5478500.
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc.
Design & Build Team
“New World Technology with Old World Quality”
www.colonialinnovation.com
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
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Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
Wanted
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
OLD
CARPENTER
TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
MONEY PAID FOR standing
timber 35 large trees or more. Call
Matt 978-895-7890 for more
information.
Firewood
also
available call 978-249-3568.
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
Want it!
Find it!
Buy it!
Sell it!
Love it!
Drive it!
Services
Home Improvement
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies,
driveable
or
lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
K & S Electric
Industrial, Commerical, Residential
Electrical Installations, Fully Insured
Kenneth F. Lolos
MA Master’s License #A12700
CT Master’s License #E1-125711
169 Ware St., Palmer, MA 01069
413-283-6881 • 413-813-5547 (Mobile)
klolos@comcast.net
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
Garage Door Serv.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
dealer
specializing in sales, installation
service and repairs of residential
and light commercial overhead
garage doors and openers. Fully
insured. Free estimates. Call
(413)289-6550 or
www.menardgaragedoors.com
Instruction
DON'T BE A STARVING
ARTIST - learn how to teach
painting with this special
method to people of all ages
and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
Fill the need for more art in
healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
KOKONDO SCHOOL OF SELF
DEFENSE Monson. Wed. Evening
classes 6-8 PM. Call (413)2674668 Dave. Learning to protect
yourself is essential to you!
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Heating & Air Cond.
Painting
HEATING REPAIRS- AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL service
on all brands, gas furnace, heat
pump & mini split systems. Tony’s
Heating & Cooling Service
(413)221-7073
EASTSIDE PAINTING PROS LLC
Happy New Year! Call us for a
FREE estimate and ask about our
New Year Interior Painting
Special! On time professional
service. (413)241 7555
Home Improvement
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
Pets
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
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Serving 50 Local Communities
RJ
FOSKIT
BUILDING
&
REMODELING. All types of
renovations. References/ insured.
See Yellow Pages. Free estimates
(413)283-8662.
Painting
FORBES & SONS PAINTING &
STAINING, LLC Interior- all
applications, wallpaper removal,
drywall restorations, residential/
commercial/ new constructions.
Owner operated since 1985.
Booking Spring exterior work. Free
estimates. Insured. (413)887-1987
Plumbing
READ IT!!!
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
lic. & ins.
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Roofing
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service,
Palmer,
Monson,
Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now
limited space available. (413)5195439.
Tree Work
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
Let me save you money. Tree
removal, hazard tree removal,
cordwood, stump grinding. We’re
fully insured and workmen’s comp.
for your protection.
Free
estimates. Mon.-Sun. Call Jason.
413-283-6374.
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service. From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
Pets
AMERICAN
BULLDOG,
FEMALE, 4 months old, all shots,
crate trained, playful. Good with
children. Asking $700 or B/O.
(413)267-9093.
I WILL GIVE a home to a German
Shepherd or Rottweiler. Please
call
Bill
(413)687-8306.
Experienced owner and good
home.
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
Help Wanted
CNA’s, PCA’s, HHA’S,
SIGN ON BONUS
Positions available at
Professional Medical
Services, Inc.
Highest competitive rates &
mileage paid. EOE.
Call Denise. (413)289-9018
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
THE ASSOCIATION FOR
COMMUNITY LIVING
EMPLOYMENT FAIR
SAME DAY INTERVIEWS!!
January 12, 2016 2:00pm-6:00pm
Monson Free Library
FULL TIME, PART TIME and
RELIEF positions.
The Association For Community Living is seeking
compassionate, caring and reliable individuals to perform
a variety of direct care duties to support individuals with
complex medical & developmental disabilities. Currently we
have openings in our Residential home in MONSON, MA.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid Driver’s License
High School Diploma or equivalent
Acceptable CORI and driving record
The Association For Community Living Offers Employees
Competitive Pay Rates $11.00 hr.- $13.88 and Excellent
Benefit Packages.
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PART TIME FOOD Prep + Dining
Room Service 4 hrs
PART TIME housekeeping + direct
care 4 hr shifts
PART TIME MAP certified or
capable
of
becoming
Med
Certified at BH for Med pour-pass
and direct care. Job requires
compassion and ability to work
with elderly residents with mild
dementia.
Staff at Brookhaven is energetic,
organized, and reliable. Applicants
must have excellent references,
pass CORI + Drug Testing. BH is
a non-smoking property. Possible
live-in position for LPN, CNA or
Housekeeper
Brookhaven Assisted Care, 19
West Main St., West Brookfield,
MA 508-612-7525
SMALL
LOCAL
TRUCKING
company is seeking a reliable
class A truck driver with
experience. Regional & OTR work.
Home often. Strong customer
base with year round work.
Competitive pay & ability to make
a great income with possible lease
to own program as well. Paper
logs.
Apply
Now
at
www.anatrucking.com or in person
at
113
Bethany
Road,
Monson (413)267-0007
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT OPERATOR/ MECHANIC
POSITION
The Town of Warren Board of
Sewer
Commissioners
is
accepting applications for its
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant
Operator/
Mechanic
position.
Salary is in accordance with the
Town’s current wage classification
plan. Applicants must possess a
high school diploma or GED and
be a Massachusetts Certified
Grade 5 Operator. A class B
Commercial Driver’s License is
also required. Job descriptions are
available
at
the
Warren
Wastewater Treatment Plant,
2527 Main Street, West Warren,
MA 01092. The position will
remain open until filled.
Warren is an EOE.
Health Care
BEHAVIOR
CONSULTANT
NEEDED 30 hours per month for
day programs serving adults with
cognitive disabilities. Masters
degree needed. Duties include
writing behavior support plans and
monitoring behaviors. Program
sites
are
Springfield,
West
Springfield, Agawam and Hadley.
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resumes
to
KrisN@baroco.com or fax to 877335-2671
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studio apartment. New appliances,
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USED AUTO PARTS, 91-day
guarantee.
Large
inventory,
engines, transmissions, radiators,
tires, glass. Excellent service, junk
car removal. Amherst-Oakham
Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road,
Oakham. 1-800-992-0441.
Auto For Sale
Autos Wanted
2005 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 door
LS Sport Coupe, power windows,
air, cruise control, sunroof, spoiler,
16” chrome wheels. 59,000
original miles. $5,000 (413)2835037
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paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
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familial status (number of children and
or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,
age, marital status, or any intention to
make any such preference, limitation or
discrimination.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept
any advertising for real estate that is in
violation of the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertising in
this newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain about
discrimination call The Department of
Housing and Urban Development “ HUD”
toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.
area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll
free number for the hearing impaired is
1-800-927-9275.
2012 FORD FOCUS, Cobalt Blue,
42,700 miles, $12,500, Gray
Interior, Great shape: new tires
and brakes. Loaded with extras.
Jim/Palmer: 860.690.0830
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•Fully Applianced
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•Cats Welcome
•Extra Storage
•24 Hour Maintenance
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restorative qualities, he has witnessed the
devastation of nuclear warfare. Now, in his
remote seaside farmhouse, Holmes faces
the end of his days tending to his bees, with
only the company of his housekeeper and
her young son, Roger. Grappling with the
diminishing powers of his mind, Holmes
comes to rely upon the boy as he revisits
the circumstances of the unsolved case that
forced him into retirement, and searches
for answers to the mysteries of life and
love - before it's too late.
Evening Crafts Night
Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Join Susan for an early evening Valentine
craft night on Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 5:30
p.m. Please bring a pair of scissors and a
glue gun and glue sticks, if you can, as it
will enable you to produce your work of art
at a faster pace. The group will be working
on two different styled heart paper wreaths
plus one surprise craft. Call Susan 3230420 ext. 501 to sign up. Class is free!
Tooth Fairy
Thursday, Jan. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Join Marcy Foreman, RDH, BS and her
on-site oral healthcare right at the center. Marcy will clean and assess your general dental health. This service is free to
lower income clients and a sliding scale is
used for other patients. Call Susan for an
appointment, 323-0420 ext. 501.
‘Violets Crossing’
Monday, Jan. 25 at 10:30
Bring questions and be prepared to hear
about the future addition to the Rockridge
STINGRAY | from Page 11
three teams placed first; the 200 yard medley relay team of Joslyn Bronner, Nicole
Beaumont, Katherine Wrona, and Jasmine
Cooper; the 200 yard freestyle relay
team of Mary Zina, Hannah Mitus, Emma
Rothstein, and Kylie Corbin; and the 200
yard freestyle relay team of Jonah Weiss,
Andrew Cowles, Zachary Stowe-Alekman,
and Damin Gonsalves.
In the 13/14 individual events those who
placed first were; Hannah Mitus, 200 yard
IM and the 100 yard backstroke; Katherine
community, “Violets Crossing.” Join
Christine Rachmacie from Rockridge as
she explains just what this new development will offer the seniors in the valley. Violets Crossing will contain a group of new
independent rental apartments for those of
moderate income and a new memory support neighborhood.
TRIAD meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 10:45 a.m.
Join the center on Tuesday, Jan. 26 to
help plan the semi-annual Health and
Safety Fair. Meet some involved seniors
and the representatives from the police, fire
and EMTs. Many hands are needed to have
a successful Health & Safety fair. Stop in.
Free movie of the month
Wednesday, Jan. 27
Watch “Mission Impossible Rogue
Nation.” With the IMF disbanded and Ethan
(Tom Cruise) out in the cold, the team now
faces off against a network of highly skilled
special agents, the Syndicate. These highly
trained operatives are hell bent on creating a new world order through an escalating series of terrorist attacks. Ethan gathers
his team and joins forces with disavowed
British agent Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson),
who may or may not be a member of this
rogue nation, as the group faces their most
impossible mission yet.
WestMass Eldercare Nutrition
Thursday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m.
Join the nutrition staff from WestMass
Eldercare to learn more about the importance of protein in your diet and the importance of muscle mass. Call to reserve your
space at lunch following the presentation.
Wrona, 200 yard freestyle; Jonah Weiss,
200 yard freestyle; Nicole Beaumont, 50
yard freestyle and the 100 yard breaststroke; Kagan Sherson, 50 yard freestyle
and the 100 yard breaststroke; Mary Zina,
100 yard butterfly; Joslyn Bronner, 100
yard freestyle; Bruce Douglas, 100 yard
freestyle; and Andrew Cowles, 100 yard
backstroke.
In the 15-18 individual events those who
placed first were; Ben LaClair, 200 yard
freestyle and the 100 yard backstroke; and
Andrew Endress, 50 yard freestyle.
Belchertown Stingrays swam next
against the Springfield Sharks on Jan. 5.
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CALENDAR
Saturday, Jan. 9
TREE-CYCLE: The Granby Boys
Scouts Troop 306 and local volunteers
will be initiating its first-ever Christmas
Tree-Cycle program. They will collect any
used natural Christmas tree from Granby
residents’ home on Saturday, Jan. 9. Please
pre-register at www.granbyscouts.com or
contact James at 255-0262 and they’ll pick
up the tree and deliver the used Christmas
trees to the town for recycling.
TREE RECYCLE: This year boy scouts
from Troop 57 will be collecting Christmas
trees for a suggested donation. There are
two options: bring the real tree to the
Belchertown town parking lot or plan a
scheduled time for a pick up. Trees must
be ready for recycling, which means all
ornaments must be removed and there is no
metal in or on the tree. The scouts cannot
enter the home to remove a tree during pick
up. This is open to Belchertown residents
only. Collection date is Jan. 9 from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the town common. To schedule
a pick-up time, call 413-244-3920.
FIREARMS SAFETY: State certified
instructor police officer Edward Oey will
be offering a Firearms Safety Course on
Saturday, Jan. 9. Class will be held at the
Swift River Sportsman’s Club, 350 Cold
Spring Road in Belchertown starting at
9 a.m. As required by state law, it is an
eight-hour classroom. Pre-registration is
required to guarantee a seat. For the convenience of participants, applications are
available at R&R Sports Shop on Federal
St., Swift River Sportsman’s Club or by
emailing robocop50@aol.com for an
application. Oey is also accepting applications for basic, advance and concealed
carry courses. There are early spring
enrollments. Courses fill up fast get your
application in early.
Thursday, Jan. 14
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS:
The League of Women Voters of Amherst
continues its series How a Small Town
Makes Big Things Happen with a talk by
Julie Federman, Director of the Health
Department. This Brown Bag Lunch is
Thursday, Jan. 14, at noon in the Bangs
Center. All are welcome.
BOOK CLUB: Join the Girls Night Out
Book Club on the second Thursday of each
month at 6:30 p.m. at the Granby Library.
The group meets next on Thursday, Jan.
14 to discuss “The Silent Sister” by Diane
Chamberlain. For more information about
the Girl's Night Out Book Club call 413467-3320 during library hours and ask for
Janice McArdle, or visit us at 297 East
State St. (Route 202) in Granby.
Thursday, Jan. 21
ADDICTION PRESENTATION:
Residents are invited to attend a presentation with Dr. Ruth Potee regarding addiction and the brain. The event will be held
on Jan. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the
auditorium at Belchertown High School.
Sunday, Jan. 31
RELAY KICK-OFF EVENT: Help
paint the world purple. A Quaboag Valley
Relay For Life kick-off event will be held
on Jan. 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Hope
United Methodist Church in Belchertown.
The snow date will be Feb. 21.
ICE FISHING DERBY: The Tri-Lakes
Watershed Association will hold its 21st
annual Ice Fishing Derby on Jan. 31, 2016
from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lake Metacomet.
Applications are available at Quabbin
Service Center in Belchertown for pickup and drop-off. Info is also available on
their Facebook page- Friends of the TriLakes and by calling 413-336-4998.
Saturday, Feb. 13
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: BSA
Venture Crew 304 of Granby will holding
its inaugural Murder Mystery Dinner to benefit the Crew. The dinner will be themed
“Midnight at the Masquerade Ball” and will
be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016 at the
Hadley Farms Meeting House. The doors
will open at 6 p.m. and the murder mystery will begin at 6:30 p.m. Although not
required, guests are encouraged to dress up
for the event – evening wear, ball gowns,
suits and tuxes. Masks will be provided. The
tickets will cost $50 with a Holiday Special
for $47 running through Dec.20. For tickets
please visit www.granbyscouts.com.
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routine car maintenance. Free
estimates. Old Springfield
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CENTER. New Computer
Sales and Accessories, PC
Diagnostic Repairs and
Upgrades, On Site Work,
Home or Office. 40 Daniel
Shays Highway. 413-323-1122.
John Alix, Owner.
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North Main St., Belchertown,
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800-894-9591. Fax 413-3236117. Home, auto, life, financial services, commercial,
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town. Sche duling appointments Monday-Friday, 8 am to
4pm. Call 413-323-9966.
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413-323-4569.
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COUNTRY STYLIST, 171
Federal St., Belchertown. 413323-6012. Great cuts for men
and women $16.00. A full service hair salon. Open Tue-Sat.,
evening hours available.
HEATING & AIR
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WHITING ENERGY, Est. 1870.
Complete Fuel Oil Heating
Service. 24 hr. 7 days a week
service. Call 413-323-5737.
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Sales and service, Toro,
Wheel Horse, Scag, Jonsered,
Residential and Commercial.
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since 1956. Call today. 2537358.
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Film screening,
discussion at Jones
AMHERST – Join the Jones
Library on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7
p.m. in the Woodbury Room for a
screening of Cracking the Codes
– The System of Racial Inequality.
This is the next event in a film and
discussion series which began in
the fall of 2014 and continues to
look at issues of race. A facilitated
discussion will be held after the
screening.
This film from Shakti Butler asks
America to talk about the causes
and consequences of systemic
inequity. Cracking the Codes: The
System of Racial Inequity features
stories from racial justice leaders
and others of many different racial
backgrounds. Van Jones says,
“Cracking the Codes challenges
us to build a world that works for
everyone.”
The screening and discussion
are free and open to the public. For
more information, please contact
Janet Ryan at 413-259-3223.
VISION | from Page 1
Mattocks explained the reasoning for starting at the high school
because those are the students
who are graduating, and thus the
ones who should have received all
the skills and attributes necessary
leading up to that point.
At each school’s session, participants were asked the same question: What skills and attributes
will be necessary for a student
leaving [that school’s name] to be
successful at [the next school]?
Or in the high school’s case, upon
graduation?
“The school district’s vertical
alignment of grades facilitated the
process by allowing participants to
focus on the question as it related
[to] what skills [and/or] attributes
a would student exiting from a
specific school…need in order to
be successful at the next level,”
Mattocks wrote in his findings for
the school committee.
At each meeting, focus groups
were divided into equally sized
smaller groups for breakout sessions, and asked to discuss what
they felt were the strongest skills
and attributes needed when leaving that school. The smaller
groups were later brought back
together to discuss those findings.
They were then tasked with narrowing down the larger list to a
top three, or in some cases, more.
Surprisingly, the groups tended to
have the same ideas and agreed
easily on the top choices. Each
meeting lasted approximately 90
minutes.
There were seven themes that
were brought up consistently
throughout the process. They
Trivia Night at the Jones Library
IKE HODGEN HONORED
Turley Publications photo submitted
James (Ike) Hodgen, left, received the prestigious
International Melvin Jones Fellow Award from Past
District 33-Y Governor Bill White, right, at the Belchertown
Lions Club holiday dinner held recently at the Villa Rose
Restaurant. Ike's recognition comes after his many years of
meritorious humanitarian service to the local, national and
international Lions Club's efforts.
were: a sense of curiosity and
love of learning; problem solving skills that includes taking risks
in learning; effective communication skills in a variety of settings;
respect/tolerance for others; personal independence/self advocacy;
personal success skills (organization and motivation); and a sense
of civic responsibility.
In the attributes category, “curiosity of learning” showed up six
times, “tolerance” was mentioned
five times, and “taking risks” and
“respect” were listed twice. For
skills, “communication” was listed four times, “technology” and
“thinking” were brought up three
times each and “problem solving”
twice.
Mattocks described the difference between an attribute and
skill, as what’s in the person versus what can be taught.
Mattocks said the district plans
to have its new set of strategic
goals in place by July 1.
The following is a breakdown
of the findings from each school:
At the high school level, participants agreed that there were five
points in which students should
be skillful upon graduating, aside
from a strong educational background. Those points included:
career exploration, digital literacy,
community service/citizenship and
curiosity, communicate clearly,
and strive for excellence.
At Jabish Brook Middle School,
there were two points of note,
with a list beneath both. The first
included: true grit/growth mindset/self motivated; abstract thinking/curiosity/forward thinking;
civic responsibility/empathy/collaboration; and effective com-
munication/self advocacy. The
second point included: be able to
think/learn independently; be able
to self advocate; be able to communicate effectively; and interpersonal communication skills in a
technology society.
At Chestnut Hill Community
School, participants in the meeting felt there were three important skills/attributes needed before
moving on to the middle school.
Those were: to develop a strong
and positive work ethic, utilizing organization, accountability
and time management skills; have
the confidence to take risks and
solve problems creatively; and
to develop positive attributes in
social intelligence and acceptance
(empathy).
For those who attended the
meeting at Swift River Elementary
School, there were also three sets
of skills/attributes needed before
moving up to CHCS.
Those were: SRE students will
be intellectual risk takers who are
curious, engaged, and love learning; will have the ability to learn
and solve problems in different
environments; and will be able to
develop strong relationships and
social skills through effective
communication across a variety of
settings.
Finally, at Cold Spring School,
the participants trended to a top
three which included: CSS students will be curious lovers of
learning, who explore, create and
learn for themselves; will develop a curiosity and demonstrate a
love of learning; and will actively
display respect, compassion, and
kindness and tolerance as contributing members of the community.
AMHERST – The Jones
Library invites area trivia buffs
to its monthly Trivia Night, hosted by Mark “Harpo” Power, on
the first Thursday of the month,
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The next Trivia Night will be
held on Thursday, Jan. 7 in the
Woodbury Room.
All trivia aficionados are
invited to join in the fun and
support the Jones Library. Bring
friends and family as a team, or
form teams on the spot, with a
maximum of five per team.
There will be two rounds of 15
questions each, and there will be
prizes for the top teams. Doors
open at 6 p.m., and the event starts
promptly at 6:30 p.m. There is a
suggested donation of $5 to $10
per person to participate. All proceeds benefit the Jones Library.
Refreshments will be served.
Open to the public.
For more information, please
contact Janet Ryan at 413-2593223.
GRANBY BOS | from Page 1
In a related matter, members
of both boards recounted the difficulty in adopting an accounting
software system called Softright
for all town accounts. The software was purchased following
a Town Meeting vote two years
ago, but has not yet been implemented.
Martin said the town was
ready to begin using the system for its payroll about one
and a half years ago, but was
stymied by the need to create a
“chart of accounts” with numerical subcodes in order for it to
work. With the departure of former Superintendent Isabelina
Rodriguez, the effort faltered.
Houle said she has been working to understand the system
and create the subcodes, but has
asked to see a demonstration
copy of the product.
School board member
Deanne Payne-Rokowski said
the planned quarterly meetings
with the select board will help
communications and that the
software issue “is on the front
burner.”
In other business, the select
board approved two warrant articles for a Special Town Meeting
to be held on Monday, Feb. 8 at
7 p.m. at the Junior Senior High
School.
One article, if approved by a
two-thirds majority, would authorize borrowing for the $34.2
million construction of a new
school to replace the aging West
Street School and the renovation
of the East Meadow School. The
state School Building Authority
is expected to contribute about
50 percent of that cost.
A second article will authorize the town to transfer five parcels of land ranging from 5 to
18 acres to the state Department
of Conservation and Recreation.
The former woodlots surrounded
by state parkland were taken by
the town for nonpayment of a
total of $2,590 in property taxes.
Another three parcels ranging
in size from 10 to 15 acres, also
surrounded by state parkland,
will be transferred to DCR “at
such a time and upon such terms
as the Select Board shall determine,” according to the warrant.
Department of Elementary and
Secondary Education (DESE).
The DOR warned that for such
a transition to succeed, a business manager would need a deep
institutional understanding of the
school district.
Evren said that because the
department is in transition, such
an institutional understanding
requirement would be hard to
fulfill. A new superintendent
– Steven Lemanski – will begin
working here on July 1, replacing interim superintendent Judy
Houle. The schools must also
hire another top administrator,
the director of pupil services, for
the school year that begins in
the fall.
In addition, DESE has also
demanded stringent requirements for a business manager
that include certifications, certain educational credentials and
experience with school-specific
financial rules.
Select Board member Mary
McDowell said she never felt
comfortable with combining
Martin’s full-time administrative
duties with his role as part-time
Town Accountant. Martin currently devotes approximately
17 hours weekly to his accounting duties and is paid around
$21,000 a year for that work.
Houle said TMS consultant
David Donoghue devotes 16
hours weekly on-site to keeping
the schools’ accounts, but is on
call “24/7” via email and phone
calls. She said a qualified business manager would command
an annual salary of more than
$90,000, plus benefits.
Member Louis Barry said the
effort to look into combining the
accounting posts partly arose
from the future prospect that the
town would need to hire a Town
Accountant.
“You won’t get a part time
town accountant for $21,000
working 17 hours,” Martin said.
The communities using a
combined business manager are
Harvard, Brockton, Winthrop,
Barnstable and Swampscott.
Only Harvard compares in population to Granby.
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