March 3, 2016 - chicopeeregister.com
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March 3, 2016 - chicopeeregister.com
Register Chicopee Local news. Local stories. Local advertisers. Public Safety Page 4 RiverMills FREE Page 8 Meet Your Merchants Pages 10 & 11 Volume 18 • Number 6 THURSDAY, March 3, 2016 City crowns their Colleen and Court EnTEENpreneurs pace themselves for pitch contest By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer CHICOPEE – After months of collaborative work, Chicopee High School students are ready to flex their creative muscles at the second annual “JA EnTEENpreneur Challenge” hosted by Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts. Chicopee High School seniors Luis Williams, Stephanie Lane, Toriel McPherson, Magda Potrykus, Jordan Figueroa and Naomi Costoso-Martinez will compete in a 90-second pitch contest, explaining a product that they have developed together. “I’m a little nervous to see what other schools will bring to the table, but I’m excited. It’s something new and it’s a very different learning experience,” said McPherson. Utilizing empty Ice See contest page 7 Chicopee native regarded as ‘Outstanding Future Professional’ By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer CHICOPEE – Chicopee native Jessica Fournier has diligently strengthened her potential as a future physical education and health professional. Her outstanding work has caused those in her Springfield College community and beyond to Jessica Fournier take notice. Fournier has been selected by the Massachusetts Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and See future page 9 By Emily Thurlow Staff Writer T hough the number 13 isn’t typically associated with good fortune, after the results of the annual Coronation Ball were revealed, it seems as though one Chicopee Comprehensive High School student might beg to differ. The luck of the Irish was apparently with 17-year-old Kyleigh Morin who donned the number as she was presented to a crowded room at the Castle of Knights on Saturday and walked away with a crown having been named this year’s Colleen. “It’s…it’s just awesome!” Morin said, overwhelmed with joy after her name was announced. “It’s really amazing and I can’t wait to get this year started [as the city’s Colleen].” As a High Honors student, Morin is not only the captain of the Varsity Tennis team, but vice president of the Student Council, Key Club, and Student Advisory Committee, as well. In addition to working the front end at Doogan’s Deli, she’s also completed an internship with state Rep. Joseph Wagner, DChicopee. As the recipient of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship, she has future Hitting HOPE with a high note By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer CHICOPEE – The Pioneer Va l l ey c h a p t e r o f H O P E Worldwide has a sense of servitude that resonates within its members. To help fund their efforts, the group is bringing Christian rock headliners Kutless and 7eventh Time Down to Chicopee. HOPE is hosting a fundraising concert in the Chicopee Comprehensive High School Auditorium on Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets, which cost $20 per person, must be purchased in advance at thelighthouseevents.com. Proceeds of the concert will aid the selffunding Pioneer Valley chapter of HOPE Worldwide’s programmatic efforts to aid the impover- ished in the region, as well as a potential new venture to help the needy internationally. “Our goal is to raise money to not only fund our local chapter programs for 2017, but also to make funds available for families to travel work on community medical brigades in underdeveloped countries,” said HOPE member and concert organizer Cathy Morgado. “We’d love to subsidize their cost and be able to send local people, from Western Mass., to areas in need and serve.” Morgado explained that her husband, Marco Morgado, intends to serve on a medical brigade in Honduras with one of their two sons. She intends to serve internationally the following year. Within the Pioneer Valley, HOPE’s efforts include a back to school picnic put on for area homeless shelters, a Christmas party for foster families within the Springfield Department of Children and Families unit and food drives for Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen. HOPE has also carried out a mentorship program with the Center for Human Development, working with incarcerated youth. “On Saturdays we actually have a bible study group for these teenagers,” said Morgado. “We do bible study with them and give them an opportunity to talk about life. These are kids that have already been interested in pursuing a relationship with God and knowing more about the bible, as well as just figuring See HOPE page 8 plans to attend Bridgewater State University with aims to major in Political Science. Joining Morin in representing the city in the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Holyoke as members of the 2016 Court are fellow CCHS students, Ella Dion, Kaylee Krajewski, and Anna Kot, as well as See coLLEEN page 7 Show us your silly smiles! A pril Fools’ Day is celebrated every year on the first of April by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes and we at The Chicopee Register wanted to join in on the silliness! We’re asking readers to send in silly snapshots or pictures of pranks you could pull with The Chicopee Register in hand. The winner of this contest will grace the front page of the April 7 edition! Send in your submissions to chicopeeregister@turley.com by March 31. We’re already sporting our smiles! You can follow the Chicopee Register on facebook! Watch for breaking news and updates to local stories. Community Calendar T his calendar is intended to promote free events in Chicopee or events directly benefiting a Chicopee based non-profit organization. To place an event on the calendar, email the listing with date, time, place, organization hosting and a brief description of what will be happening to chicopeeregister@turley.com by the end of the work day on Thursdays. The item will remain on the calendar until it has happened or has been cancelled. Mercy Medical Center Welcomes RIVERBEND MEDICAL GROUP OFFICES: AGAWAM 230 MAIN STREET 413-789-6800 Mercy Medical Center and the Sisters of Providence Health System are pleased to welcome RiverBend Medical Group into our family of providers and network of services. RiverBend Medical Group, the largest physician practice in the area, brings over one hundred providers and thirty- SPRINGFIELD 305 BICENTENNIAL HIGHWAY 413-733-4101 five years of experience providing outstanding primary CHICOPEE 444 MONTGOMERY STREET 413-594-3111 RiverBend’s physicians, physician assistants, nurse prac- WESTFIELD 395 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD 413-533-2900 WILBRAHAM 70 POST OFFICE PARK 413-598-7770 RiverbendMedical.com and specialty care to this community. titioners, certified nurse midwives and staff members will continue to practice at RiverBend’s current locations in Agawam, Chicopee, Springfield, Westfield and Wilbraham. Saturday, March 5 HEALING HANDS OF LIGHT SPIRITUALIST CHURCH is hosting a Psychic Fair/Medium’s Day/Bake Sale on Saturday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 465 Granby Road. The event will feature 15-minute private readings for $20. Sunday, March 6 CARD, COIN & COLLECTIBLE SHOW will take place on Sunday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, located on 580 Meadow St. General admission is $1 and kids 10 and under get in for free. The event has over 40 tables and is handicap accessible. The show features coins, sport and non-sport cards, sets, wax boxes, autographs, vintage cards, car supplies, Magic cards, toys, and more. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Door prizes are drawn every 30 minutes. For more information, call 413-593-6046. Thursday, March 10 A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THE PIONEER VALLEY CHAPTER OF HOPE WORLDWIDE will be held Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m., in the Chicopee Comprehensive High School Auditorium. The concert will feature Christian rock headliners Kutless and 7eventh Time Down to Chicopee. Tickets, which cost $20 per person, must be purchased in advance at www. thelighthouseevents.com. Proceeds of the concert will aid the self-funding Pioneer Valley chapter of HOPE Worldwide’s programmatic efforts to aid the impoverished in the region, as well as internationally. The Sisters of Providence Health System and RiverBend ONGOING share vision and common values grounded in an CANCER HOUSE SEEKS JEWELRY DONATIONS. The Cancer House of Hope will be hosting the sale on Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CHD location at 246 Park Street, West Springfield. Donations of vintage and costume jewelry in any amount is requested so we can prepare them for the sale. For any donation drop off information, please call the Cancer House of Hope at 413-733-1858 or just drop by from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. FISH DINNERS will be sold beginning with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10 and all Fridays of Lent except Good Friday, March 25 in the church hall at Immaculate Conception Church, 25 Parker St. Indian Orchard from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Eat in or take out fried or baked fish, mashed or French fried potatoes, cole slaw –Adults $11 and children $5. Desserts sold separately. Also frozen pierogi, golabki, and kapusta available for purchase. Everyone is welcome. unwavering focus on our patients and commitment to the very highest quality care. A member of the Sisters of Providence Health System and Trinity Health Page ◆ March 3, 2016 Friday, March 4 AJAC SIGNUPS: Signups will be held at Papa Gino’s, 611 Memorial Drive, Chicopee on the following dates and times: March 4 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. March 8 and 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 12 from 12 to 2 p.m. March 14, 16, 18 from 6:30 p.m. March 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. March 22 and 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 26 from 12 to 2 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. March 28 and 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information contact Fran Bowen at 593-0722. BLOOD DONATIONS: Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Chicopee include Chicopee High School, 820 Front St. on March 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you would like to donate blood simply visit redcrossblood.org or call 1800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. MercyCares.com Chicopee Register ◆ City of Chicopee meeting notifications Thursday, March 3 City Council, 7:15 p.m., City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall Annex, 274 Front St. Monday, March 7 Design and Visual Communication Advisory, 5 p.m., Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St. Tuesday, March 8 Local Emergency Planning Committee, 9 a.m., Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front St. Culinary Arts A d v i s o r y, 1 1 : 4 5 p.m. Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St. C h i c o p e e Historical Commission, 3:30 p.m., Polish Center for Discovery, Elms College, 33 South St. Wednesday, March 9 Drafting Advisory, 11:45 a.m., Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St. Chicopee Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, 5:30 p.m., Chicopee Senior Center, 7 Valley View Court Mobile Home Rent Control Board, 6 p.m., Chicopee Public Library, 449 Front St. Chicopee Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 4th Floor, City Hall Annex, 274 Front St. Thursday, March 10 M a c h i n e To o l Technology Advisory, 5 p.m., Chicopee Comprehensive High School, 617 Montgomery St. Neighborhood Meeting, 6:30 p.m., RiverMills Center, 5 West Main St. Planning Board, 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, Fourth Floor, City Hall Annex, 274 Front St. NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement. Chicopee Register in the city ◆ Friends host annual Fine Art Exhibit during month of March CHICOPEE – The Friends of the Chicopee Public Library’s 12th Annual Fine Art Exhibit will be held now t h r o u g h We d n e s d a y, March 30 in the Henry J. Bazan Community Room of the Chicopee Public Library, Emily L. Partyka Central Branch on 449 Front St., Chicopee. It is free and open to the public. This year’s exhibit will be judged by classical painter and teacher Christina Grace Mastrangelo. She is an academically trained artist from Wilbraham, and is an award-winning artist both locally and internationally. Mastrangelo has had multiple solo and group shows in Florence Italy, a solo show at the D’Amour Museum of Fine Art in Springfield, and is currently represented by the Guild Gallery on Newbury Street in Boston. The public is invited to an Opening Reception that will be held on T h u r s d a y, M a r c h 1 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. There will be an Awards Ceremony at approximately 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served and musical entertainment will be provided by jazz vocalist Teresa Hayward, a Chicopee native, and pianist Charles Savage, who are both currently attending The Hartt School of Music at Hartford University and accompanied by bassist Leo Catricala, who recently graduated from Hartt. Ever since this annual exhibit started, the interest, participation and attendance has increased dramatically each year. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Chicopee Public Library and its very generous patrons, and funded in part by a grant from the Chicopee Cultural Council, a local agency which is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The Fine Art Committee includes Co-Chairs Nancy C. Michon and Francine Jasinski Hayward, as well as Art Committee Members E i l e e n H o d g e , C a r o l Czepiel, and Maureen McDonald. It is recommended that visitors, especially if coming from a long distance, call the library at 413594-1800 to check exhibit hours, which will vary and change through the month. Additional information about the Friends can be found at friendsofchicopeepubliclibrary.org Take a Leap into Savings Thanks to Leap Year, you have time to pick up eXtra cash! 20-month Excitement CD 1.50 % APY1 on Balances of $1,000 or more. Personal Pure Excitement Money Market 1.25 % APY2 of on Balances $25,000 or more. 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The first raid occurred on Friday, Feb. 19 at 35 Pine St. in Springfield, which resulted in the seizure of approximately two kilograms of cocaine and the arrest of Pablo Torres, 46, of 38 Ledyard St. in Springfield, and Samuel Hernandez, 40, of 64 Osgood St. in Springfield. Both were charged with trafficking in cocaine over 200 Grams and conspiracy to violate narcotic drug laws. The raid was led by the Massachusetts State Police assigned to District Attorney Gulluni’s Office, the Department of Homeland S e c u r i t y, a n d t h e D r u g Enforcement Agency (DEA). The raid occurred after ◆ arrest logs the interception of over 200 Grams and illicit narcotics by conspiracy to viothe Department of late narcotic drug Homeland Security. laws. The subsequent The raid investigation then occurred after the led investigators to interception of 35 Pine St. A district illicit narcotics by court search warthe Department rant was applied for of Homeland and obtained. Once S e c u r i t y. T h e Juan Rosario officers set up surinvestigation then veillance and identiled investigators fied the participants to 71 Adams St., of the illegal trafApt. 4L. A district ficking they moved court search warin and arrested the rant was applied conspirators without for and obtained. incident. Once officers set The second up surveillance raid took place on and identified the Monday, Feb. 22 participant of the at 71 Adams St., illegal traffickApartment 4L, in ing they moved in Juan Rosario Springfield. The raid and arrested the carried out by the alleged trafficker Task Force resulted without incident. in the seizure of The raid was led approximately two kilograms by the Massachusetts State of cocaine and the arrest Police assigned to Gulluni’s of Juan Rosario, 37, of 71 office, the Department Adams Street, Apartment 4L, o f H o m e l a n d S e c u r i t y, Springfield, for the following and the Springfield Police charges: trafficking in cocaine Department. T h e C h i c o p e e Po l i c e Department responded to 542 calls for service from Monday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, Feb. 28. The department’s police officers made 11 arrests or summons arrests. Those arrested will appear at future dates in court and are innocent until proven guilty. Tuesday, Feb. 23 Richard A. Adams, 19, homeless, was arrested at 7:20 p.m. on Front Street for a WMS warrant. Wednesday, Feb. 24 Edwin Harrison, 36, of 42 Deerborn St., Springfield, was arrested at 1:49 a.m. on Center Street on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and misleading a police officer. William Aponte, 42, of 80 Northampton Ave., Apt. 3FLR, Springfield, was arrested at 4:44 p.m. on Chicopee Street on charges of operating after license or right to operate revoked and a number plate violation. Nicolas E. Merrill, 27, of 9 Radner St., Springfield, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. on Sunnyside Street on charges of possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, refusing to identify self as a motor vehicle operator and resisting arrest. Thursday, Feb. 25 Alec Bermudez, 21, 125 Meadow St., Apt. 2, Chicopee, was arrested at 3:14 a.m. on John Street on charges of use of motor vehicle without authority and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested at 11:58 a.m. on Dare Way on a charge of school disturbance. Richard A. Flaherty, 56, of 165 East Main St., Apt. 405, Chicopee, was arrested at 4:02 p.m. on East Main Street on a charge of assault and battery on a person over 60 years old disabled with an injury. Timothy L. Pittsinger, 31, of 77 State St., Chicopee, was arrested at 10:28 p.m. on State Street for a WMS warrant. Friday, Feb. 26 A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested at 7:39 a.m. on Montgomery Street on a charge of school disturbance. Allen Oliver Bryant, 32, of 118 Cheyenne Road., Springfield, was arrested at 4:39 p.m. on Grape Street for two counts of a WMS warrant and charges of two counts of possession to distribute a class B drug, subsequent offense, possession of a class B drug, subsequent offense and possession of a class E drug. Brandon Mancini, 28, of 15 Sergeant Ave., Chicopee, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on Sergeant Avenue as a fugitive from justice on a court warrant. Compiled by Staff Writer Tyler W. Leahy & EARN AN ELMS COLLEGE BACHELOR’S DEGREE AT HCC Accelerated college degree programs: • Accounting • Business Management and Marketing • RN-BS • Psychology • Healthcare Management Information Sessions Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Room 203 March 8 March 19 4 - 7 p.m. 10 - 12 p.m. CLASSES FORMING FOR FALL 2016 Contact information: Joyce Desorcy z desorcyj@elms.edu Elms: 413-265-2382 z HCC: 413-552-2721 z Cell: 413-427-6553 www.elms.edu/hcc Information Sessions also available by appointment Page ◆ March 3, 2016 Chicopee Register ◆ in the city ◆ Area millennials engage with legislators By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD – Area young professionals and students participated in a roundtable discussion, officially launching a statewide senate effort to enable millennials to shape ideas for future legislation. Among participants at the “Millenial Engagement Initiative” event held in Springfield at TechSpring on Feb. 12 was Ludlow resident Spiro Marangoudakis. “I think it’s really great that the senate leadership cares about what we think. Millennials are a large demographic and both the economy and society have changed very quickly over the last five to 10 years,” said Marangoudakis. Marangoudakis is a May 2011 graduate of Brown University’s doctoral Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry program. He is also co-founder of Piddx, Inc., a marketplace for local skills and services, and founder of a consulting service, Fractal Dynamics. A current Master of Business Administration candidate at Northeastern University, Marangoudakis also serves as treasurer for the Lesser Committee and serves on the board of directors of Suit Up Springfield. Led by Senator Eric P. Lesser, D-Longmeadow and Sen. President Stanley R o s e n b e rg , m i l l e n n ials ranging from age 16 to age 35 working in a variety of sectors in the Greater Springfield area discussed issues pertinent to young professionals in the region. State Senator Donald Humason, Jr. and Springfield Mayor Dominic Sarno also helped shaped the discussion. L eg i s l a t ive a r e a s of focus of Greater Springfield millennials included the immense cost of college attendance, workplace healthcare costs, transportation difficulties and attracting more millennials to Western Massachusetts. “From ongoing discussions over the course of several months, we’re going to have a very concrete and specific set of priorities that we can then Irish Center hosts tour of Ireland CHICOPEE – The Irish Cultural Center is sponsoring a 10-day Autumn tour to Ireland on Oct. 13 through Oct. 2 2 , v i s i t i n g D i n g l e , Killarney and Bunratty. Tour includes round-trip airfare, round trip bus from Elms College to Boston’s Logan Airport, all breakfast/dinner meals, top rated hotels, day trips, attractions and Irish driver/guide gratuity. Cost of the tour is $2,580 per person sharing, $2,880 for single. An information session is planned for Sunday, Feb. 28 at 1 p.m., in the Dooley Campus Center at Elms College, Room 207, 291 Springfield St. in Chicopee. For more information, call Rose Baker at 413.519.2135 or visi t i r i s h c e n t e r w n e . o rg . Tour is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Public AuctioN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23RD AT 11:00 A.M. RECEIVER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE • CHICOPEE • 6 ROOM / 4 BEDROOM 2 STORY COLONIAL STYLE HOME “CLOSE PROXIMITY TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING & ROUTE 391” 231 Chicopee Street CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS To be sold on the Premises Features: • 2 Story Colonial Style Home • • Total of (6) Rooms, w/ (4) Bedrooms & (1 ½) Baths • ± 1,555 S/F of Total Living Area • Gas FWA Heat • Full Basement • • Carpet, Hardwood & Ceramic Tile Floors • Public Water & Sewer ★ Two Car Detached Garage ★ Sale Per Order of Mortgagee Attorney Dennis P. Powers 1391 Main Street, Springfield, MA Attorney for Receiver Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds. 5% Buyer’s Premium Applies. Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale. Aaron Posnik AUCTIONEERS - APPRAISERS West Springfield, MA • Philadelphia, PA 413-733-5238 • 610-853-6655 TOLL FREE 1-877-POSNIK-1 (767-6451) MA Auc. Lic. #161 • PA Auc. Lic. #AY000241L www.posnik.com • E-mail: info@posnik.com Chicopee Register Area millennials engage with legislators at TechSpring in Springfield on Feb. 12. file as legislation,” said Lesser. As “Millennial Engagement Initiatives” transpire over the next several months, notes will be taken to amass a report that will help guide specific policies. “I think there are two things here that we are really looking to generate some feedback on: one is specific policy…the other piece is, if you look at from 1985 until now and you think about how much change has happened, literally every sector of American life is different,” said Lesser. “One sector of life that isn’t all that different is government and how we operate and interact within government.” Lesser later added that the student debt crisis is arguably the most significant challenge faced by the millennial demographic. Throughout the roundtable discussion, millennials chimed in on issues they feel are especially pertinent to growth in the greater Springfield area. Turley Publications staff photo by Tyler W. Leahy “From the economy shifting, to college becoming more expensive, to healthcare becoming more expensive, there are a wide range of issues that present themselves,” said Marangoudakis. “To me, jobs are the number one issue in the area, and job readiness as well… between job training and education, those are the two things that are really going to help us.” Marangoudakis also expressed his concerns with the ongoing opioid crisis, and along with other attendees, expressed a desire for an east-towest rail system connecting Springfield to Boston. The “Millenial Engagement Initiative” was launched by Sen. President Rosenberg, who appointed 30-yearold Lesser to spearhead the effort. The initiative, aimed at increasing millennial involvement in the political process, will be carried out through a variety of public meetings across the state throughout the year. Parks and Rec host an egg-cellent event CHICOPEE – Join the Parks and Recreation Department for a popular community event on Saturday, March 26 at Upper Szot Park at 10 a.m. The event is geared at children ages 10 and under. Activities include a coloring contest, Easter Bonnet contest, the egg hunt, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Coloring sheets are available in the office. Pre-registration is NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement. mandatory either at the office or by mailing in the registration form that is being sent out to schools for kindergarten through fourth graders. Organizers request patrons bring their own coloring sheet and homemade Easter bonnet to the event. After checking in, your child will receive a goody bag. The Egg hunts are organized by age beginning with the years 3 and under, followed by the 4 to 7 ages and ending with the 8- to 10-year-olds. Colored Easter eggs are scattered along the field and are filled with candy and possibly a special ticket redeemable at the site for a prize. Afterwards, the Easter Bunny is making an appearance at Szot so parents bring your cameras to take pictures of your little ones! Refreshments and balloons as well! The cost is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents and signups end on Thursday, March 24 at 5 p.m. There is a maximum number of participants we can have so sign up soon! Dupont Middle School will be used as a rain/snow site on this day. For more information contact the Parks at 5943481. JR Specializing in Portuguese meat and fish products including PRESUNTO CASEIRO, CHOURIÇA and BACALHAU Fresh Fish every Wednesday Call ahead for the Lobster Special each week 274 East Street, Ludlow, MA 01056 • Paulo Dias, Proprietor Tuesday-Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 8-1 • Closed Mondays March 3, 2016 ◆ Page ◆ opinion Nerdy notations A bout this time, a year ago, I was gearing up to attend a collegiate conference for Sigma Tau Delta, a national honor society for English students. Essentially, the conference acted as a gathering of literary nerds sharing argumentative research papers on works written hundreds of years ago and bearing some soul through their own personal short fiction, nonfiction and poetry. A self-classified nerd, I’ll admit spending a week surrounded by literal bookworms made me feel like a pseudo-nerd at most. Regardless, the following months were spent rekindling my love of pleasure reading – and reflecting on w h a t wa s a bizarre trip to New Mexico. S t i l l , t o d a y, I think of the Sigma Tau Delta trip as the greatest example of my quirks. T h e t r ave l i t i n e r a r y had a stellar start, as I slept through my 4:15 a.m. alarm, in turn missing the carpool I had arranged with some friends. After a double-digit number of wake up calls, I dashed out the door nearly two hours later than intended, speeded excessively to Bradley International Airport (not endorsing that decision, by the way) and somehow arrived with ample time to spare. Duly surprised that I made it, my two colleagues had already contacted the rest of our group, waiting for a different flight, to let them know I probably wasn’t going to make it. At this time, my decision to attend a small college felt somewhat validated. Explaining my near mishap to a professor whom I saw every single day and considered a mentor was much easier than explaining it to a near stranger. As far as the rest of the trip goes, my spotty memory sums up whom I am pretty well –mostly remembering useless details and losing track of the big picture. At this point in time, I don’t recall what advice Gary Dop and other authors had about making writing a lifestyle during their presentations. I do, however, remember a wiry kid from Indiana acting out an improvisational rendering of his grandmother in the hotel lobby, yelling expletives at other students and bystanders, telling them to get off of her property. I don’t exactly recall what questions audience members had about my way-too-personal nonfiction piece that I will never read again. I remember deciding to get dinner at a spot called The Library. Ironic, right? If there is a restaurant named The Library while you’re at an English conference, you have to give it a whirl. The Library was very deceiving to say the least. There were bookshelves and the backdrop was ornate, but far behind a plethora of flat screen televisions playing college basketball. It turns out The Library was really just an Albuquerquecentric joint reminiscent of a popular wing joint with a catchy slang name... but perhaps even more uncomfortable and inappropriate. Essentially, now that a year has passed, it seems that I haven’t committed any of the most important writing tips picked up at the conference to memory. I have some observations, however. The landscape surrounding Albuquerque is breathtaking. Jackrabbits are odd-looking creatures. People in the desert love motorcycles – loud ones, too. The altitude is legitimate, as made apparent by daily nosebleeds. Albuquerque may be the most hospitable city I have ever been to. People are extremely polite and welcoming. The Native American history museums in New Mexico are very moving and were worth the trip all on their own. Put green chile sauce on everything – it’s delicious. Authentic horchata should also be a staple in every person’s diet. WE CARE ABOUT YOUR NEWS! ◆ ‘Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.’ By Joan E. B. Coombs Guest Columnist F asten your seatbelts! March 2 is “Read Across America Day!” In 2006, the National Education Association founded this reading awareness day on the birthday of the beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss. Yes, Theodor Seuss Geisel, (1904-1991) became an award winning, globally known author, illustrator and originator of characters, who are all loved for their enjoyable wit and wisdom. Geisel, of German heritage, attended schools in Springfield. Two little known events could have discouraged him. As a 14-year-old Boy Scout, during wartime, he excelled in a contest for selling Bonds. But, during the onstage award ceremony Theodor became unduly embarrassed because by error, the awards were short-ordered. About to receive his award, none were left! The famous presenter, the former President Theodore Roosevelt asked him, “What are you doing here?” (Apparently, thereafter, Geisel did not prefer public appearances.) Also, as an eager, Central High art student, he was instructed to: “draw as it is”. But Theodor yearned to “draw as he saw it.” (Aren’t we glad he did later?) In 1921, Geisel gradated from Central High School. At this event there were enough awards. As a student at New H a m p s h i r e ’s D a r t m o u t h College, Geisel expressed his creativity and graduated in 1925. Pursuing a PhD in English, he studied at England’s Lincoln College, Oxford. There he met his future wife, Helen, a writer, who encouraged him to pursue a career as an illustrator and cartoonist in America. Throughout their 40-year marriage (1927-1967) Geisel expressed his creative genius with cartoons, illustrations, poetry, prose, scripts, and internationally published books. During a European voyage in 1936, the rhythm and sounds of the ship’s engine actually inspired Geisel’s first children’s book, “And to think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street!” Unwittingly it was rejected by 27 publishers. Ready to burn the manuscript, Geisel was interrupted by a former Dartmouth classmate. Although new to the children’s books industry, this friend had Vanguard Press publish it in 1937. Later, in 1954, Life magazine noted that children weren’t learning to read because their books were boring. William E. Spaulding, of Houghton Mifflin publishers, compiled a list of 348 important words for first graders. Notably, he challenged Geisel to write a book using 250 words: “Bring back a book children can’t put down.” His book, “The Cat in the Hat” was written in nine months. Using 236 words, it achieved international success. In 1956 Dartmouth University awarded Geisel an honorary doctorate. Dr. Seuss achieved global fame, profoundly influencing great reading habits among millions of children and adults across America and beyond. He authored over 40 children’s books, selling 600 million copies, with many books being translated into 20 languages. Dr. Seuss’s prolific writing continued through 1990, when he wrote, at 80 years young, “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” In 2002, The Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden opened at the Springfield Museums with help from his second wife, Audrey Geisel. His adult step-daughter, Lark created sculptures of Geisel and his book characters. In 2004 Children’s librarians across the country began presenting annual Theodor Seuss Geisel Awards. And, the “Geisel School of Medicine” is instituted at Dartmouth. D r. S e u s s wo u l d b e amazed at how many children and adults recite lines from his books! Perhaps today thousands of enthusiastic readers will say: “Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.” Joan Coombs shares a weekly series of light humor – “slices of life, fresh from the oven of experience” – through her column. She’s a former resident of Chicopee, and writes about national topics, as well as lesserknown events that occur in day-to-day life. Last week’s “Where is it?” was of a miniature plane on Granby Road. E ach week the Chicopee Register will feature a "Where Is It?” photo in the opinion section. The feature photo could be of a local building, item, sign place, or landmark. Readers are asked to pick their brains to figure out where it is or even what it is. Check here each week to test your knowledge of the area where we live and work. Do you know where this week's photo is? The answer to this week’s “Where Is It?” will run in next week’s edition, along with a new trivia photo for you to consider. Do you know where this week’s photo was taken? Join the fun and submit your answers for this weeks “Where Is It?” photo to chicopeeregister@turley.com or 24 Water Street. Palmer, MA 01069. PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO KEITH TURLEY President DOUGLAS L. 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Materials will not be returned except upon specific request when submitted. Where is it? Turley Publications photos staff photo The Chicopee Register welcomes submissions of news in or related to Chicopee and its residents. Our "People News," is filled with submitted engagement announcements, wedding announcements, birth announcements, your new baby or news about your 25th or 50th anniversary celebrations. Please e-mail correspondence along with a photo to chicopeeregister@ turley.com or send it to: Chicopee Register, c/o Turley Publications, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. @ Chicopee Register The Chicopee Register is published by Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com Chicopee Register ◆ business ◆ Patrick’s offers family pub experience By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer CHICOPEE – Nestled in Chicopee’s historic downtown, a new restaurant and bar celebrates the tradition of the city, pledges to be welcoming to all and honors its owners’ Irish lineage. Patrick’s Food & Spirits, located at 154 School St., pays homage to its neighborhood’s rich manufacturing-era history, adorned with maps and photographs that had been archived by the Chicopee Public Library. Subtle Irish cultural decorations supplement the Chicopee relics. “Chicopee Center has a neat history and being part of that history is pretty interesting,” said Sharon Gage, Patrick’s Food & Spirits owner, noting that the oldest section of the building was built in 1890. “We were able to pick out photos of places that were within walking distance of here for our decorations.” Gage, and her husband, Keith, West Springfield residents, had been looking for a new project, culminating in their decision to buy the 154 School St. property in September 2015. Patrick’s officially opened its doors last November. Most recently, the property had housed Spectator’s Sports Bar & Grill. Decades ago, it was utilized as a men’s club for Chicopee residents. The food and spirits hub’s name was inspired by Sharon Gage’s greatgreat-grandfather, Patrick O’Loughlin, whom immigrated to the United States in 1859, settling in the Hartford, Conn. area. “We’d like Patrick’s to be a family pub, where during the daytime people will feel comfortable bringing their kids or grandparents, or whomever. We encourage it to be multigenerational,” said Gage. “We want it to be comfortable for all generations and welcoming to everyone.” Gage explained that she feels Patrick’s dining experience sets it apart from other pubs, with an emphasis on top-notch food quality at affordable pricing, boasting an extensive menu of American foods and a few signature Irish dishes. The menu offers early bird special and buy-one-get-one-halfoff options. Currently, Patrick’s is open from 11 a.m. until 2 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Gage said there is a plan to add more hours eventu- ally, as her and her husbands learn a system that works best for them and explore hiring additional staff. “ We ’r e b u i l d i n g gradually and hitting our stride,” said Gage. “We’re excited. Chicopee Center is very easy to get to from just about anywhere, and once you get here, there is plenty of parking. And the experience is both clean and inexpensive.” Gage noted that location was a key factor in deciding to buy the 154 School St. property and open Patrick’s. “There’s a lot of foot traffic, there is a great parking lot and we were able to purchase the building along with the business,” said Gage. “It was very attractive to us.” Entertainment is a key component of the Patrick’s experience, with Sharon Gage was inspired to name her Irish pub, Patrick’s Food & Spirits, after her great-great-grandfather, Patrick O’Loughlin, who immigrated to the United States in 1859. Turley Publications staff photo by Tyler W. Leahy live performances by local musicians nearly every weekend. On March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, the pub will celebrate by serving corned beef and cabbage meals, as well as hosting an Irish karaoke contest. COLLEEN from page 1 Turley Publications staff photo by Tyler W. Leahy Chicopee High School seniors Stephanie Lane, Luis Williams and Toriel McPherson display their product, a protective earphones case, which they will pitch at the EnTEENpreneur Challenge hosted by Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts. CONTEST from page 1 Breakers candy tins, the students designed a protective case for earphones that can easily be fastened to a backpack, and personalized with photos and other designs. “Most students like to jam out…especially here at CHS,” said Williams. “We’re a school very involved in our athletics… we find that while working out, music really helps us focus, but we found that our wires would fray throwing our earphones in our gym bags. We wanted to make a case for them that was affordable, self-sufficient and customizable.” The Pacers will present their product at 9:45 a.m. at the UMass Springfield Center on March 3. The pitch contest is part of the new Junior Achievement Blended Company Program, designed to unlock the innate ability in students to solve a problem or fill Chicopee Register a need in their community through an entrepreneurial spirit. L o c a l bu s i n e s s e s and colleges sponsor the JA EnTEENpreneur Challenge, including Chicopee-based sponsors Panera Bread, Arbor Kids and Chicopee Savings Bank Foundation. Elms College’s new Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership sponsored an Elevator Pitch Camp at the college on Feb. 12 for all students. “This opportunity with JA allows us to learn the process of working together and I’ve actually enjoyed the trials and struggles of it. It’s about identifying a problem and finding a solution,” said Williams. “We have learned that we work better together and that’s something that we with pride, as Chicopee High, stand for.” At the JA EnTEENpreneur Challenge, students will be judged by mother-daughter duo Tracey Noonan and Dani Vilagie, creators of Wicked Good Cupcakes and former contestants on the hit reality show Shark Tank. The students intend to sell their product for $4 in the school store, double the cost of constructing it. Profits will help offset the cost of upcoming senior week activities as graduation rapidly approaches. “I appreciate Junior Achievement giving these students real-life experience,” said business teacher Robbin Lussier, whom has overseen the students working on their product. “The creativity of trying to make a product and bring an idea to reality is an invaluable experience for these students working together, and they really had to think about pricing and cost, working through the math. I loved that it sparked new thought for them.” The pitch contest and a trade fair, which will allow students to display their product to attendees, is open to the public beginning at 9:45 a.m. Chicopee High School student, Lauren Foley. “We have such a special city…it’s wonderful to see so many meritorious young women coming forward to represent Chicopee,” said Mayor Richard Kos. Brand new to the annual event this year was the “Irish Spirit Award.” Instead of a distinction like the popular “Miss Congeniality” award, Chicopee Parade Committee member Mary O’Brien Rodowicz said the committee wanted to offer special recognition to the young lady that “went above and beyond helping others” and exemplified what it meant to be a “team player.” This unique honor was presented to 17-yearold CCHS student, Caitlin O’Brien. Kristen Hubert, the 2014 Colleen, offered up congratulations to the newest Colleen and her Court, suggesting they, “enjoy every minute” as the experience passes by so quickly. The aforementioned six young women were among a total of 34 contestants that are currently attending CCHS, CHS, and the Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter School. To be eligible for the unique honor, ladies had to be between the ages of 17 and 22 and a resident of Chicopee. Unlike the neighboring city of Holyoke’s competition, applicants are not required to have an Irish background. “Although I do not have Irish heritage, I’ll always have it in my heart,” Turley Publications staff photos by Emily Thurlow Kyleigh Morin, 17, was overwhelmed by the announcement of being named the 2016 Colleen. said Tricia Gouin, who earned her title in 1992. “That’s what great about our city. We have so many different backgrounds that unify to celebrate this culture.” During the evening of the 62nd Coronation Ball, each contestant was escorted to a stage where her biography was read before the judges and attendees. All contestants received scores on their accomplishments, personality and poise. After the panel of judges had narrowed down their selection to five, contestants were asked how they felt about social media. Though the majority of contestants presented their opinions of the positive strides the technology has brought to society, Morin also noted a number of negative side effects it had presented, as well. Awards were also presented at the annual St. Patrick’s Parade President’s Dinner held earlier in the year. There, Chicopee Parade Committee members were honored for their contributions as both members of the team and in the city. Commendations were presented to Tom Knightly, Atkinson Award recipient, as well as Elin Gaynor, Woods Award recipient. John R. Beaulieu also received his official sash as 2016 President of the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. In addition to the titles, Morin and her Court were also presented with a number of gifts, including jewelry, as well as a trip to Ireland for the Colleen, courtesy of Doyle Travel of Chicopee. Since 1984, Bridal Corner of Chicopee has continued to donate the gowns that are to be worn in the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade. As part of their win, the 2016 Colleen and her Court will ride the float designed and built by the Chicopee Parade Committee, through the streets of Holyoke with the Chicopee contingent on March 20 during the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Colleen and Court will also ride the float in Chicopee’s Memorial Day Parade, East Longmeadow’s Fourth of July Parade, and “Chicopee Day” at the Big E in September. All competitors of the Colleen Contest are eligible to apply for one of the Parade Committee’s scholarships, awarded at a reception in June. March 3, 2016 ◆ Page milling about at ◆ rivermills Ms. Massachusetts Senior America ‘Living Again’ support group Pageant to be held May 22 HOLYOKE – Ms. Massachusetts Senior America Pageant to be held Sunday, May 22 at 1 p.m. at Holyoke High School Orientation will take place March 1 at Holyoke Senior Center. Contestants are judged on talent, evening gown, interview and philosophy of life and must be 60 years of age or older. For those that are interested, contact Lorraine Gorham, state director 413-534-1318 or Joanne Impoco 413-5257065, pageant coordinator. Three-part alzheimer’s program begins March 7 CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Council on Aging is offering a threepart Alzheimer’s Essential Skills Program on March 7, 14 and 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at RiverMills Center, 5 West Main St. The free program will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. “Communication” is the topic for March 7. “Understanding Behaviors” is the topic for March 14. “Safety at Home” is the topic for March 21. Organizers request interested parties register at RiverMills, or call 413-534-3698. For more information, call Program Coordinator Holly Angelo at 534-3698. Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group meets on March 16 CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Council on Aging at RiverMills Center offers a monthly support group for Caregivers of those with Alzheimers Disease. Anyone who cares for someone with Dementia/Alzheimers is encouraged to attend. T h e A l z h e i m e r ’s Caregivers Support Group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the classroom at RiverMills Center, 5 West Main St. in Chicopee. For more information, contact Laurene Kendall, Social Services coordinator, at 413-534-3698. The next group will be March 16 and then April 20. starts March 8 CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Council on Aging at RiverMills Center offers a monthly support group for those who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Anyone who wants to have the support of others going through similar losses and an opportunity to discuss ways of coping is encouraged to attend. Irene Remillard, a certified bereavement leader, leads the discussion. The ‘Living Again’ Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the classroom at RiverMills Center, 5 West Main St. in Chicopee. For more information, contact Laurene Kendall, Social Services coordinator, at 413-534-3698. The next group will meet March 8 and then April 12. 35. Steals 38. Acts insincerely 39. City in Belarus 40. Anticipates 43. Paris airport 44. Deal with 45. No (Scottish) 47. Opens lock 48. Central parts 49. Sheep disease 50. Indicates position 51. Doing many things at once 55. Khoikhoin peoples 57. Informal alliance between countries 58. Long poems 59. The state of being poorly illuminated CLUES DOWN 1. Portico 2. Delicacy 3. Punish with an arbitrary penalty 4. Household god (Roman) 5. Public television station 6. __ Lilly, drug company 7. Degraded 8. Free from danger 9. Low bank or reef of coral 10. Exclamation of surprise 11. Lies down in rest 12. Give an education to 16. Provides 17. Fat from a pig 18. Belonging to a thing 22. Branches of a bone 25. Having a cheerless aspect or disposition 27. Edema (archaic) 28. Bo __, “10” please see answers on page 14 Page ◆ March 3, 2016 29. Unfledged or nestling hawk 30. Surrenders 32. Type of dessert 34. Planted with trees 35. Washington town 36. Listen in 37. Inwardly 38. Chinese province 40. Garrison 41. Converts thermal energy to mechanical work 42. Holy people 44. Lowest point between two peaks 46. Boundaries 48. Utter obscenities 51. ___ and cheese 52. Member of the cuckoo family 53. Type of microscope 54. ___ and Barbie 56. Michigan Are you ‘Fit to a T?’ CHICOPEE –Do you know your Blood Pressure? Cholesterol level? Weight? T-score? For those that had to think twice about what a “T-score” is, chances are you’re not alone. It’s all about your bones. If you want to shop ‘til you drop, golf ‘til your legs ache and line dance ‘til you’re 84 – knowing that your bones won’t let you down – here’s what you need to know. “Fit to a T” bone health and osteoporosis education program, for men and women of all ages will take place on Wednesday, March 16 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Garden level classroom. This program is sponsored by Bone and Joint Imitative USA and National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Free resources and refreshments will be provided. Registration required. The Chicopee Senior Center at RiverMills is located at 5 West Main St. in Chicopee. If interested, sign up in person at the Rivermills Center or call 534-3698. For more information, contact Violet Suska, ext.117. email your senior news to chicopeeregister @turley.com Healthy Eating 101 will be offered March 17 C H I C O P E E – A Healthy Eating 101 course will be offered on Thursday, March 17. “Carb counting at breakfast: Start your day off right” will start at 8:30 a.m. This diabetes-friendly discussion will give CLUES ACROSS 1. Sold at a higher price 8. Instill fear 13. Can be domesticated 14. Oohed and ___ 15. Make too simple 19. Plutonium 20. Necessary for breathing 21. Make happy 22. Mythological bird 23. A baglike structure in a plant or animal 24. Put on __ 25. Type of dough 26. Blushed 30. Celestial object 31. Point __ National Seashore 32. Purplish red 33. Towards the mouth or oral region 34 Portuguese musical genre ◆ you the tools for how to count carbs at breakfast, as well as ideas for what would be a good, balanced breakfast. Casserole, fresh fruits cup, and coffee or tea will be featured. A suggested donation is $2. Registration required. The Chicopee Senior Center at RiverMills is located at 5 West Main St. in Chicopee. If interested, sign up in person at the Rivermills Center or call 534-3698. For more information, contact Violet Suska, ext.117. Turley Publications submitted photoThe Pioneer Valley chapter of HOPE Worldwide is pictured conducting a food drive for Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen in April 2015. HOPE from page 1 out their lives.” Based in Chicopee, the Pioneer Valley chapter of HOPE Worldwide is a grassroots organization with an advisory board, working together to produce charitable efforts locally. Morgado noted that many of its members met each other through Pioneer Valley Church of Christ on Montcalm Street. “We’re trying to pull in the community. We want to be an avenue for people to go through to help out and make a difference. Some people just don’t know where to go and we’re trying to make it easy, acting as a liaison between groups that need help and volunteers that don’t know where to volunteer,” said Morgado. Morgado said that a fundraising concert posed the best option for an event, because there are so many layers of promotion. In addition to HOPE itself, local radio station Q99.7 as well as Kutless and 7eventh Time Down have been promoting the March 10 event. “We’re really hoping this concert will bring in the money we need to really do more volunteering both locally and internationally,” said Morgado. “We’re also intending for it to be an opportunity for people to learn about what we do and there will be more information for interested volunteers at the concert.” Chicopee Register ◆ in the city On the shelf at the Celebrate Red Cross Month by giving blood in March DEDHAM – During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to join in its lifesaving mission by giving blood. Since 1943, every U.S. president has designated March as Red Cross Month to recognize how the Red Cross helps people down the street, across the country and around the world. Red Cross Month is a celebration of the everyday heroes. Donors of all blood types are needed to help accident and burn victims, patients undergoing organ transplants, those receiving cancer treatments and others who rely on blood products. Make an appointment to become a hero to patients in need by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1800-RED CROSS (1-800733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities in Chicopee include an event on March 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chicopee High School, 820 Front St. and another on March 15 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Moose Family Center, 244 Fuller Road. If you would like to donate blood simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood. org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. FUTURE erative games. Fournier also serves as president to the Physical Education Club at Springfield College. She is a member of Kappa Delta Pi, a national education honor society. As Fournier quickly approaches the conclusion of her undergraduate studies, she has both finite short-term and long-term goals in mind. “I will be actively searching for employment as a Physical Education and Health teacher beginning this fall. Hopefully there will be some job openings. I really want to focus my attention on promoting a well-rounded fitness curriculum that aligns with the common core,” said Fournier. “I really want to spend a year or two investigating different avenues in the health and wellness field before applying to graduate school. I often think about teaching at the college level, or becoming an administrator. Time will tell, but for right now, I look forward to finding a job and making a difference in lives of the children I work with.” Currently, Fournier is a student teacher at Munger Hill, Abner Gibbs and Franklin Elementary Schools in Westfield. She has previously honed her craft as a student teacher at Glenbrook Middle School in Longmeadow. Fournier explained that working with young students is gratifying to her because she assists them in incorporating movement and healthy choices into their daily lives. Setting a strong example is pertinent, too. “It is so important that all children incorporate movement and healthy choic- from page 1 Dance (MAHPERD) to receive the Outstanding Future Professional Award. The award is given annually to undergraduate students that have demonstrated dedication to the health, physical education, recreation and dance professions and have shown contributions to their college and community. “I was honored and humbled to receive this nomination from my professors,” said Fournier, a 2012 graduate of Chicopee High School. “I am so grateful for having a supportive family, and amazing teachers and professors that have taught me the importance of working hard, being organized and carrying myself in a professional manner.” The award will be presented to Fournier at M A H P E R D ’ s Aw a r d s Banquet on Sunday, April 10 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Milford. A senior at Springfield College, Fournier is approaching a May 2016 graduation. She has studied in Springfield’s Dual Certification Program in Physical Education and Health/Family and Consumer Sciences, working to complete a rigorous double major program while maintaining a 3.6 grade point average. Fournier has presented at two MAHPERD conventions previously, she explained. In 2013 she presented on assessment techniques and in 2014 she presented on cooperation as well as coop- Chicopee Register ◆ Chicopee Public Library CHICOPEE - The Emily L. Partyka Central Library of the Chicopee Public Library Youth Services Department is offering the following programs for children and families for the month of March. The library is located at 449 Front St. in Chicopee. Financial assistance for teen programs is made possible with LSTA funds administered through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. For more information or to register for an event, call the library at 413-594-1800, ext. 4. Additional information about Teen Programs and to connect via social media, visit chicopeepubliclibrary.com/teenspot/ contact. Programs for Children and Families • CHILDREN’S WALKIN CRAFT will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 3:30 p.m. Locals are invited to make a St. Patrick’s Day creation. • LEARN THE UKULELE on Saturday, March 5 at 1 p.m. Join in on this fun program led by es in their daily lives at a very young age. So many illnesses can be prevented if children are taught the importance of good nutrition, about taking care of their bodies, the dangers of substance abuse, and the necessity to be physically fit, just to name a few,” said Fournier. “I pride myself in being a role model by setting good examples.” Teaching has long been Julie Ann Stepanek. The program consists of a 45-minute ukulele lesson where people can learn the fundamentals of ukulele playing. This is followed by a 45-minute strum-along, sing-along where people play along to fun (and easy) songs that are projected onto a screen. This program is for ages 6 and up. • LITTLE ONES LAPSIT is a program designed for babies 9 months to 24 months. This is a registration-only program helps introduce babies to group play, songs, stories and activities. Little Ones Lapsit will be take place on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: March 3, 10, 17 and 24. • MINECRAFT FOR GRADES 3 TO 5 will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at 3:30 p.m. Play Minecraft together in the computer lab. Register by calling, emailing or signing up at the children’s desk. • MINECRAFT PARTY: A night of games and crafts based on the beloved video game will be held on Wednesday, March 30 at 6 p.m. for ages 5 and up. Register part of Fournier’s identity. She spent six years teaching swim lessons for the city of Chicopee. Last summer she was hired as the activities program director for Exeter Elms Campground in New Hampshire – a role she plans to pursue again while launching her professional career as a physical education and health professional. by calling, emailing or signing up at the children’s desk. • MUSIC AND MOVEMENT is scheduled for Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. This is a program for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Join in for songs, finger plays and dancing. Music and Movement will be held on March 11 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is not required. • PAJAMA STORY TIME is Family Night at the library. Join in for stories, songs and a craft while sporting pajamas on Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, March 24 at 6:30 p.m. • PRESCHOOL STORY TIME focuses on children ages 2.5 to 5 years of age. The program promotes and nourishes a lifelong interest and love of stories through books, finer plays, and songs. It also includes a simple craft for the children to enjoy. 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Scibelli Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer REGION – The Chicopee boys basketball team is hoping to win the Central/West Division 1 Championship this year and will host a quarterfinal game with the No. 2 seed at 16-4. The Pacers will host Pope Francis on March 5 at 4 p.m. among quarterfinals matchups. No. 6 Agawam returns to the playoff picture as they travel to No. 3 Amherst. The only first round matchup to occur earlier this week is between Leominster and No. 8 Chicopee Comp. Comp enters the tournament at 15-5, but had a weaker schedule, hurting their Walker rating when seeds were announced last Saturday afternoon at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. If Comp can get by Leominster, they would go to No. 1 Putnam on March 4. Like the girls, the Division 2 field is very small with By Gregory A. Scibelli Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Comp girls basketball team knows what the rest of Division 1 knows, Central is going to be very difficult to get by. Last Wednesday night, the Colts showed they were ready for the tournament as got a convincing win over Holyoke, 54-41. Team defense was one big key to victory for the Colts, coach Tony Couture said, and he is looking for that to be a big factor in the tournament as they try to be the team that shuts down Central. Central is 15-5 heading into the playoffs, and own victories over many of the teams in the Division 1 bracket. But against the Golden Eagles, a 72-26 thumping. See RAMS page 16 Lady Colts earn second seed in Division 2 “We were not at our best in that game and we were missing a key player in Alyssa Stefanelli,” said Couture. “We have been a lot better since she came back and that showed against Holyoke.” Stefanelli scored 13 points to support a teamhigh 14-point effort by Breanna Tack in the victory. Holyoke had trouble rebounding in this matchup and also did not shoot well throughout the game. The Knights failed to gain any real momentum and allowed Comp to pull away in the third quarter. “Holyoke is a very good team,” said Couture. “We knew coming in they would be tough. These are the teams that we want to be playing going into the tournament.” See COLTS page 13 Selenya Gonzalez takes a jump shot. Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Chicopee grabs seventh in D1 By Gregory A. Scibelli Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer REGION – The road to the Central/West Massachusetts girls basketball championships began earlier this week, with seeds being announced last Saturday in a meeting held at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Central earned the top seed in Division 1 with a dominant season. But Chicopee Comp and Holyoke will be vying for the chance to go to the finals and try to knock down the Golden Eagles. Central went 16-4, but none of those losses came in the region. The Golden Eagles played out of state competition early in the year before returning to the region and dominating all the competition. Comp had an excellent See division page 16 Page 12 ◆ March 3, 2016 Comp boys win season finale CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Comprehensive boys basketball team closed out the regular season last Wednesday night, celebrating their senior night with a 62-40 win over South Hadley. The Colts were in control of the game and lead almost throughout. The game was fast-moving and intense, but South Hadley had trouble generating baskets early in the game. The Colts took advantage and increased their lead throughout the middle of the game. The Colts were led by four double-digit scorers. Steve Velasquez had 19 points while Eric Perez and Bruce Carey had 14 points each. Ed Popvichenko had 13 points. The Colts finished the regular season at 15-5. They opened up the postseason hosting Leominster Tuesday night. If they win, the Colts will go to Putnam on Friday night. Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Eric Perez twists and start to make a shot. Comp’s Eric Perez makes a pass to his left. Andrew Lebel moves the ball quickly to his right. Chicopee Register ◆ Locals named to 2016 Western Massachusetts Senior All-Star Games SPRINGFIELD – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the team rosters for the 2016 Western Massachusetts Senior High School AllStar Games. The 2016 AllStar event will be held on Friday, March 25 on the Jerry Colangelo Court of Dreams at the Hall of Fame. A total of 60 players were selected from different divisions within the region to participate in three games that will showcase the top seniors in their final high school contest. Colby Forbush, of Granby, was named to the Division 2, 3, 4 Team 1. “The Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to host the top players in Western Massachusetts as they conclude their outstanding high school careers,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “The annual Western Massachusetts Senior All-Star Games allow us to recognize the basketball talent that originates from our region, the birthplace of basketball. We couldn’t be more proud of these fantastic student-athletes.” A committee made up of local coaches and media members that represent each division on the boys and girls side selected the teams. The players will be divided into six teams: two girls teams, two boys teams of Division 2, 3 and 4 players and two boys teams of Division 1 players. Only graduating seniors are eligible for the All-Star Games. The first game of the evening will feature the Division 2, 3 and 4 boys teams at 5:30 p.m., followed by the girls matchup at 7 p.m. The final game of the evening will showcase the boys Division 1 teams at 8:30 p.m. For the sixth year, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame will recognize one boy and one girl as the Western Massachusetts Players of the Year. A special presentation will be made to the recipients during halftime. A panel of local media members selects the award winners, who are recognized for their achievements on the court, in addition to their sportsmanship and character off the court. Tickets for the AllStar game will be available at the Hall of Fame box office the night of the games and will be good for all three games that evening. COLTS ing out and playing great defense. Our seniors all played a great game as well.” The Colts were celebrating senior night, with Stefanelli, Alicia Lacosse, Molly Willette, Grace Smith, and Jenna Herd all being honored before the game. Willette would contributed seven points in the win. Cavanaugh led Holyoke with 22 points. She was again great from the free throw line with nine made shots. Natacha Hernandez-Santiago had eight points in the defeat. Comp and Holyoke may meet again, as they as are seeded No. 2 and No. 3, respectively in the tournament. If both teams win in the quarterfinals, it would set up that rematch next week. from page 12 Holyoke stayed close early, with Callie Cavanaugh leading the way early in the game. The Knights trailed 158 after one quarter, but pulled within one point in the second. The Knights trailed by three at halftime when Comp came out of the gate and scored 10 unanswered points in the first 4:00 of the third quarter. Stefanelli was on fire out of the gate. She nailed four three throws and took a steal that resulted in a layup. Tack also had two baskets to help the cause. Comp took care of the ball when they were in possession, and Holyoke did not have any answers in the second half. “Everyone really worked hard in this game,” said Couture. “We had five girls on the floor that were always box- Chicopee Register Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports staff writer for Turley Publications. He can be reached at gscibelli@turley.com or by calling 413-283-8393 ext. 258. Sports ◆ Ryan McDonough sets to take a shot just past the blue line. Pacers hold off South Hadley CHICOPEE – The Pacers finished off the regular season with a three victories and a tie in their final four games and have a 13-6-1 record heading into the Western Massachusetts Division 3A tournament. On Feb. 20, the Pacers defeated South Hadley 5-4 at Fitzpatrick Rink in Holyoke. Riley Clark had three points with a goal and two assists. Nick Amo, John Baker, Nick Beem, and Brett Geoffroy also scored for the Pacers. Jonathan Santos got the win in goal, allowing four goals and making 22 saves. The Pacers would close out the regular season in second place in the FayWright Division with a 12-3-1 record. Nick Beem tries to work out of the side. Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Riley Clark makes a collision while fighting for possession of the puck. Nick Amo tries to corral the puck to make a shot on goal. Goalie Jonathan Santos deflects the puck off to his side. Orioles draw Pacers in playoff opener By Gregory A. Scibelli Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer REGION – With a loss last Thursday night against Longmeadow, the Minnechaug hockey team will be taking the No. 2 seed in the upcoming Division 3 Tournament. The Falcons went 164 in an impressive turnaround season after not making tournament during the past couple of years. The Falcons had a great year against the tough teams in the Berry Division and finished with a 9-3 record, good for second place behind Longmeadow. The Falcons open up the tournament against No. 3 East Longmeadow, a team they split the season series with. The Falcons beat the Spartans 3-2 in the first matchup in December, but were upended 2-1 in their most recent contest on Feb. 18. Longmeadow earned the No. 1 seed and captured the Berry Division title this year, defeating Minnechaug twice this year. The first time, it was an 8-4 thumping. But the Falcons came back and gave the Lancers a better matchup on Feb. 25, losing 4-3. Minnechaug faces East Longmeadow at 6 p.m. March 3. If victorious, they will face the Longmeadow/Westfield semifinal winner on March 10 at 8:30 p.m. The Division 3A field will include six teams. No. 1 Amherst earned a top seed and semifinal berth with a 16-1-3 record. Chicopee Comp will go No. 2 at 12-5-3. The quarterfinal round was held Tuesday night with a matchup between Fay-Wright Division oppo- nents. No. 5 Belchertown faced No. 4 Chicopee. The winner will face Amherst, which has a co-operative program with Palmer. The game is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at a time to be determined. Comp will await the winner of the St. Mary/ Wahconah matchup. That semifinal will also be held on Saturday at a time to be determined. T h e D iv i s i o n 3 A finals are set for March 10 also at 5:30 p.m. All playoff games will be played at Olympia I c e C e n t e r i n We s t Springfield. March 3, 2016 ◆ Page 13 ◆ in the classroom ◆ St. Stan’s celebrates 40-year anniversary CHICOPEE – St. Stanislaus School recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of the rebuilding of the school after the fire in 1975. Bishop Mitchell Rozanski celebrated Mass at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, followed by a pasta dinner and Dance in their school cafeteria and gymnasium. Members of the original rebuild- ing committee, headed by William Zaskey, were in attendance and dedicated a plaque commemorating the rebuilding of the school. Grade 7 and 8 students served the pasta dinner, which was prepared by administration and volunteer parents and teachers. Sarah the Fiddler was the entertainment for the evening. Grade 8 students Emily Boutin and Anna Moran serve lunch. Turley Publications submitted photos Grade 7 and 8 students are pictured with Sister Cecelia Haier, Principal and Karen Shea, assistant principal, Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, Father Joseph Benicewicz, Pastor, and William Zaskey. Chicopee Comprehensive High School Second Term Honor Roll Grade 9 High Honors D arlen A rdila , B ryan A timbo , G avin Bogalhas, Allen Cantin, Susan Cheng, Iris Correa Berly, Rosemary Costello, C aitlyn C rochiere , R yan C yr, T haomi Dao, Sydney Demers, Leo Dion, Devin D onahue , J ordan D unphy, K athr yn Edler, Emmanuela Filev, Natanya Furgal, G rant G alica , M aria G arcia H errera , Hope Gauthier, Amelia Gibson, Ashley Girouard, Angela Hamel, Arriana Hasiuk, K enneth H eisler, S ean I nacio , M egan Kalbaugh, Andrew Karpolyuk, Autumn K elley, J oseph K laus , M ackenzie L achance , G riffin L anglois , J ericho L axa , J oshua L axton , A ndrew L e B el , Lauren Leclerc, Jessica Maleko, Ariella Manno, Nyah Martineau, Alaysha Marty, Madelina Montemagni, Kevin Mrozinski, Jacob Mulligan, Nicholas Murphy, Susan Nadeau, Alexis Navedo, Karina Nofal, Emily Pavoni, Viktoriya Perevala, Sadie Petta, Brittany Pietskowski, Samantha Ramos, Steven Reid, Madison Robare, Z oe R obinson , C alvin R omanowicz , V incent R ossi , J oshua S aez , H eena S hafique , D aisy S hah , A rhum S haikh , Maherah Shaikh, Loredana Sili, Isabella Silva, Isabella Spear, Natalie St. George, B rayden S tallman , S aniya S tewart , Sarah Szukala, Kayla Tompkins, Graham Topor, J alene Tremble , T horn Tuttle , Catalina Ulloa-Hiltz, Yahelis Viana Diaz, Cory Waring, Samantha Wegrzyn, Haley Whitehead, and Victoria Zyskowski. Grade 10 High Honors Rosanna Aiello, Hayli Black, Olivia Blais, Lyndsey Brennan, Bittany Brzoska, Brian C an , J ennifer C heng , L auren C isek , Abigail Conde, Steven Corrales, Chelsea Crochiere, Loussyan Darwich, Morgan Davis, Jenny Eliza, Anthony Fappiano, Maciej Federkiewicz, Zariah Feliciano, Kristen Foster, Samuel Hurley Sanchez, Oksana Kagan, Nolan Kazalski, Rebekah Kincaid, Tatyana Kodreanu, Hubert Kula, Magen Lindsey, Mark Maksyuk, Abdullah M alik , W arren M c K instry, A nthony Nichols, Giovanni Paz, Georgia Perreault, J onathan P oirier, K risten P rovost , Hannah Reidy, Hannah Robinson, Michael Sergneri, Justin Shephard, Roman Sosnin, Nicholas Stamborski, Marcus Stevenson, and Ethan Sutherland. Grade 11 High Honors Nicholas Beaulieu, Haley Brault, Emily B yrnes , H annah C hapdelaine , L uis C ortes C ruz , M adison C zerniawski , A yman D arwich , R yan D eady, Z ahra D ehneh , L illyana E sparra , R ebecca G authier, C ristal G onzalez , Z achary Gray, Anna Kaletin, Lyubov Kodreanu, K elsey L acoste , M adison L anglois , A llison L epine , J aclyn L epsch , A qsa Maham, Morgan Makusiewicz, Jonathan Marchia, Willard McKinstry, Cali Miller, Mikaela Montemagni, Michael Murawski, Tuan Nguyen , M ariah O’Connor, V idhi Patel , M ichael Polanco , B enny Q iu , Audra Raymond, Ashley Rouleau, Elisha Rudenko, and Jacob Tompkins. Grade 12 High Honors M atthew B arnes , K atarina B ernash , Daniel Blais, Alexander Celetti, Anthony C hampagne , Felicia D elaney, B randon Descoteaux, Caitlin Devin, Kyle Devlin, Samuel Drake, Brandon Ewing, Casandra Feen , J asmine F uentes , A lyssa G uiel , J ulia K arpolyuk , A manda L abonte , A licia L acosse , S tarrlenna L afleur, Michael Langevin, Jeremy Lewis, Karol Liebersbach, Desirae Lindsey, Stephanie Lopes, Robert Machia, Sylwia Madro, J oel M adru , A ndrew M ercer, J oseph Moreno, David Nawrocki, Nhung Nguyen, J anelle O’B rien , B riana O’C onnell , Amanda Perez, Brianna Rodriguez, Adam R ousseau , B radley S argent , B rady S eymour, A lyssa S tefanelli , S halyn Sullivan, Matthew Tetreault, Samantha Thibault, Omar Torres, Julia Urawski, Oscar Vidal Rubio, and Aaliyah WalterDrobiak. Grade 9 Honors Nicholas Adamczyk, Mia Alessandroni, Haley Arsenault, Matthew Aube, Taylor Beauregard, Ashley Bewsee, Kathleen Brooks, Leanna Bushey, John Byrnes, C heyenne C antela , Z achary C lapp , C ameron C orliss , Felicity C orrales , M ichael C ray, A aron C ritch , R oger DesRochers, Christopher Dunlap, Emily Dupont, Olvin Eliza, Kortnee Fairbanks, H annah F lowers , T homas F redette , Brynn Friedhaber, Kasandra Goldrick, S elenya G onzalez , C ameron G ower, M arvin H enriquez , K ayla H ildebrand , Vanessa James, Madeline Julian, Natalya K aletin , C allie K azalski , M ikayla Kenneson, Amber Kilmer, Emily Koske, Emma Labarre, Antoinette Lacaprucia, D akota L afountain , E milie L aizer, Veronika Latoshkina, Benjamin Laxton, Adam Lebeau, Aaron Lessing, Breanna Lowery, Nathan Machnacz, Adrian Mack, S ara M ann , F lavia M arques , J ailene M arrero , A ine M assey C onway, A liza McLeish, Amber McCabe, Cody Miller, D ayshla M orales , K iara M orales , Y N guyen , Z achary N ichols , J ada O rtiz Roman, David Pikulyak, Shania Pinero Fernandez, Emilee Proulx, Ryan Provost, Page 14 ◆ March 3, 2016 J asmine R amos , M a tthew R ender, B randon R icardo , J ayden R odriguez , Juan Rodriguez, Samantha Rodriguez, Katherine Rose, Mikayla Roy, Johnathan S aez , J ustina S aez , Korrine S anchez , Christian Sanmiquel, Ivan Santiago Vega, Jessica Semprit, Ashley Serrano, Marina S hevchenko , J ackson S mith , K osal Srey, Lea St. Pierre, Amber Stasiowski, Madison Stefanelli, Matthew Terkelsen, Luis Torres Figueroa, Luis Torres, Tiana Tran, Diana Tverdokhlebova, Jada Tyndal, K yle V ezina , P aul V incelette , N oor Wabdan, and Patrick Wells. Grade 10 Honors A lex A ntuna , S ara A uthier, L auren B ailey, K yle B ennis , Timothy B oren , Aaliyah Brown, Alexys Brunelle, Lirian C olon M artinez , A lice C ruz - Perez , Danyelle Cubi, Jaiden Demers, Tanner D emers , C arina F acchini , M elissa Feilen, Fernando Fernandez, Cameron F lynn , R egina F ranco M aldonado , Genesis Garcia, Makala Gogal, Jonelle Gorecki, Armand Hebert, Carly Houle, Kailey Houle, Jonathan Hoyt, Samariah J ohnson , C rystalyn K ennedy, A nna Korman, Makayla Lapierre, Alexander Luna, Stephanie Mahar, Gavin Mardeuse, Anthony Marra, Jason Martins, Amanda McCollum, Aliza Meon, Mark MercedRivera, Angelica Morales, Daniel Nhiv, Ashley O’Donnell,Ethan Pajak, Timothy P atterson , J ustin P elletier, Tyler Perreault, Michael Pimental, Vladimir Popovichenko, Paige Provenzano, Marzena Przybylowicz, Dylan Richards, Garrett Riopelli, Deishanett Rivera, Jerry Rivera, Brianna Robles, Kiara Rodriguez, Edriana Roman, Nickolas Rondeau, Alexandria R ousseau , D anielle R usciano , G race Sargent, Jacob Serrano, John Simpson, Payton Silwa, Erik Stadtlander, Tyler S tafinski , J essica S tepchuk , M arcin Szmyd, Shane Tuck, Nelson Walton, and Hannah Woodill. Grade 11 Honors A rgeo A lfarone , T imothy A nderson , Michelle Arbuzova, Stephanie Beaulieu, Gabriel Angelo Benites, Brittany Beyette, C aroline B iela , J essica B udynkiewicz , Kurtlen Burkott, Christopher Carlson, A bigail C hapman , G abriela C havez , Jonathan Chouinard, Spencer Colllins, Ricardo Cruz, Julianna Darsch, Celine D elaronde , A llyson D esjeans , C ora Desrochers, Johan Diaz Martinez, Luis Diaz, Elliot Dion, Jack Dudley, Collin G agnon -S aine , B randon G allacher, Ciara Gamache, Derek Girouard, Stacy Gonzalez, Austin-Earl Gower, Brandon Graham, Kathy Jaracz, Trevor Johnson, Arianna Kelly, Darren Kibler, Skye Kim, C olin K laes , K ayla L arkin , S tephen L aroche , B ridget L awlor, R achelle Lemieux, Haleigh Lepage, Jeniret Liberato, Jordan Lupien, Christopher Maleko, Gena M elfi , M yranda M ichel , Perla N ater A lvarez , J ovan O rtiz , K iara Pedraza , Autumn Phillips, Corey Phillips, Nicklaus Picard, Lauren Pouliot, Jacob Prince, A lliyah R amirez , N icholas R icardo , Jessika Richards, Tiana Riopelle, Natasha Rivera, Nelson Rivera, Brian Rohan, Tyler R ollins , D ominic R omano , E van R oy, Erika Saletnik, Aldina Sliwa, Zachary St. Laurent, Dennis Syriac, Rafal Szmyd Jennifer Tedeschi, Damonique ThompsonMartin, Dominic Trybus, Hannah Turgeon, Abigail Uszynski, Devin Valentine, and Brittany Vasilanko. Grade 12 Honors S age A breu , K arina A mlaw, A shley Andino, Jordan Bailey, Kathia Barreto R a m o s , Tr i s t o n B a r r o n , J e ff r e y Barthelette, Kiarah Bergeron, Samantha Blaine, Meghan Boone, Gregory B outhiette , M atelynn B uckley, M alik B urke , E lijah -C harles B urston , L ena Cartier, Matthew Cayer, Ling Centeno, Austin Coelho, Elaine Coto, Kiara Cotto L acharite , M arissa C ox , I vany C ruz , Brittani Cundiff, Brianna Cuoco, Jhan Diaz, Cameron Dupuis, Nicholas Fanos, B randon Fields , M arissa G alindrez , Ronald Gardner, Joey Giguere, Meliany G o n z a l e z , N a t h a n i e l H a m b u r g e r, G arrick H anechak , E lisabeth H arvey, Sara Hazeltine, Allison Heise, JennaLynn Herd, Emily Hiersche, Stephanie H ill , K urtis H ilton , G riffin I melio , R ebecca I ves , J acqueline J ackson , A lyssa J ohnson , Taha K adhim , K elly Kiely, Kauner King, Sara Koske, Kaylee K rajewski , J onathan L abarre , A lex Labrie, Anh Lang, Hunter Larochelle, Luke Lashway, Hunter Laughlin, Kevin Marafuga, Julianna Martinelli, Dominik Medina, Yuneiry Medrano, Duane Miller, Sara Monslave, Mikayla Morin, Victoria Nicholas, Manuel Puyen Roche, Maureen P ycko , B enjamin Q uenneville , J oseph Recchia, Morganne Reitz, Destiny Rivera, Joel Roches, Antonio Rodriguez, Dominic Rollins, Jason Roy, Joshua Roy, Nicholas R oy, J ared S aporito , Paige S eamans , Michael Serrano, Khizar Shaikh, Benjamin S impson , G race S mith , S tephanie Sullivan, Justin Szczur, Brieann Tobiasz, E lijah Tomlinson , A llison U lasewich , J avier Vazquez , N athan Vezina , N ina Walsh, Alexandra Wilbois, and Taylor Wolowicz. *Editor’s note: The Chicopee Register would love to publish and acknowledge the accomplishments of our community’s students. To be included on this list, submissions must have information provided directly from the college or university the student has attended. Keep in mind that this time of year, there is an influx of submissions so they will be published in the order they are received.* Holyoke Catholic High School Second Quarter Honor Roll 2015-2016 Chicopee residents Grades 9-12 First H onors : G rade 9 – K atherine B outin , C a tarina M arafuga , S ara Wolanski ; G rade 10 – D avid G arib , Edward Thomas; Grade 11 - Victoria Bieniasz, Kristine Cao, Rebecca Duffy, Finn Murray, Zachary Rattell; Grade 12 – Lexis Dotson/Dufault, Joshua Guntly, Alliana Hasiuk, Maria Angelina Huber, K evin J ohnson , N icole J ulian , K acie O’Connell, Ruoyan (Violet) He. Second Honors: Grade 9 – James Doherty, Adam Juchniewicz, Kellie Serrao; Grade 10 – Mutian (Thomas) Ding, Briana Serrao; Grade 11 – Kyle Wolanski; Grade 12 – Ziyan (Kevin) Dai, Danielle Julian, Mary Roberge, Han (Winema) Wang. Honorable Mention: Grade 9 – Rosemary Brault, J ordan G uthrie ; G rade 10 – J ilin ( Emily) Hu, Julie Miner, Hang (Elvis) Yang, J ie (C arol ) Z hu ; G rade 12 – J ustin Lafreniere. Chicopee Register ◆ in the classroom College Notes University of Maine releases fall 2015 Dean’s List ORONO, MAINE The University of Maine recognized Gerard Valliere, of Chicopee, for achieving dean’s list honors in the fall 2015 semester. ◆ St. Stan’s students star in enrichment program By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer Endicott announces Dean’s List students B E V E R LY, M A – Endicott College is pleased to announce Laura Beth Gibb, of Chicopee, has been named to the dean’s list students for CHICOPEE – For St. Stanislaus School first and second graders, twelve weeks of enrichment learning culminated in fall, 2015. Laura is the performances that boasted daughter of Bruce and confidence, exuberance Darla Gibb of Chicopee. and a deepened underShe is a Senior majoring standing of storytelling. in Nursing. Beaming, the students had become acting stars. On Friday, Feb. 26, four classes of first and second grade students performed narrated skits. The skits, inspired by folk tales, often evoked the University of New laughter from parents and Hampshire have earned teachers in the audience recognition through their and boasted whimsical superior scholastic perfor- titles like “Why Cats Wash mance. Highest Honors After Eating” and “The are awarded to students Quarreling Fingers.” who earn a semester grade St. Stanislaus School point average of 3.85 or hosted national awardbetter out of a possible 4.0. winning minstrel storytellStudents with a 3.65 to er and teaching artist Mary 3.84 average are awarded Jo Maichack, of Maichack high honors and students Arts in Holyoke, as part whose grade point aver- of a twelve-week STARS age is 3.5 through 3.64 are (Students and Teachers awarded honors. Working with Artists, Scientists, and Scholars) Residency from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Maichack’s program, “Tell It! Sing It! al degree programs and Move It! Act It!,” trained is home to Maine’s only students to act out folkmedical and dental schools. tales and performing arts With coastal campuses in in support of literacy. Portland and Biddeford, “The key to making Maine and one in Tangier, this program successMorocco, UNE attracts ful is having a repertoire internationally recognized that suits the students,” scholars in the sciences, said Maichack. “We build health, medicine and the skills a little bit at a time. humanities. It is one of a Children often have to select group of academic hear things four times institutions with a compre- before it can sink in.” hensive health education Maichack explained mission that includes pro- that she models first grams in medicine, phar- by telling a story to stumacy, dental medicine, dents, then progressing to nursing and an array of exercises and eventually allied health professions. encouraging them to memorize the story themselves. University of New Hampshire’s announces Dean’s List recipients DURHAM, N.H. – The following Chicopee students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the fall semester of the 20152016 academic year: Michelle Lacroix, has earned Highest Honors; Yamilex Bencosme, has earned Honors; and Sofia Carapeta, has earned Highest Honors. Students named to the Dean’s List at Locals named to Dean’s List BIDDEFORD, P O RT L A N D , M a i n e – Jacklyn O’brien and Madison Pirrone, both of Chicopee, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2015 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. The University of New England (UNE) is Maine’s largest private university. It offers dozens of undergraduate, graduate and profession- Scholar-athletes named to NECC all-academic team CHICOPEE – The College of Our Lady of the Elms is proud to announce that more than 30 Elms s c h o l a r- a t h l e t e s w e r e named to the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Academic AllConference team for the 2015 fall semester. Elms led the pack this semester, with 34 athletes named to the team, followed by Lesley University with 26 and Bay Path University with 20. To be eligible for the NECC Academic AllConference, a student-athlete must post a minimum grade-point average of 3.40 on a scale of 4.00 and must be a sophomore or higher in class standings. A total of 187 studentChicopee Register athletes at colleges around New England were named to the NECC Academic All-Conference team for the fall semester. Scholarathletes who competed in men’s and women’s cross country, men’s golf, field hockey, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball were eligible for fall NECC academic honors. The Elms studentathletes from Chicopee on the fall 2015 NECC AllAcademic Team are: Roger Conklin, class of 2016, men’s soccer, accounting/ marketing; Patrick Goonan, class of 2016, men’s soccer, nursing; and Adam Kuzdzal, class of 2016, cross country, accounting. Turley Publications staff photo by Tyler W. Leahy St. Stanislaus School first graders recently performed a skit entitled “Baby Go To Bed” during the culmination of a 12-week enrichment residency by Mary Jo Maichack. She has 26 years of experience as a professional storyteller and musician, engaging the students in storytelling, song, dance, and acting, with the purpose of building oral literacy. She formats skits with narration and chorus-like refrains so that there are as many opportunities for student participation as possible. STARS Residencies provide grants of $500 to $5,000 to schools in support of creative learning residencies of three days or more in the arts, sciences and humanities. The residency ending on Feb. 26 was St. Stanislaus School’s second received of its kind, working with Maichack in consecutive years. “This is important. Especially in the younger grades, you want children College Notes Atkinson named to Husson University’s Honors List BA N G O R , M a i n e - Chicopee resident, Katharine Atkinson, has been named to Husson University’s Honors List for the Fall 2015 semester. Atkinson is a senior who is currently enrolled in Husson’s BS in Health Sciences program. Local students achieves Dean’s List honors ORANGE, Conn. – The following Chicopee r e s i d e n t s h av e b e e n named to the dean’s list at the University of New Haven for the Fall 2015 semester: Cameron Brouillard, Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, and Emma Griffin, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean’s List. O’Brien makes Husson University’s President’s List BA N G O R , M a i n e – Chicopee resident, Madison O’Brien, has been named to Husson University’s President’s List for the Fall 2015 semester. O’Brien is a junior who is currently enrolled in Husson’s BS in Criminal Justice/MS in Criminal Justice Administration program. to have the opportunity to bring the arts into their programs. They learn confidence and it has a real positive impact on their reading, their verbal skills, and it just brings in a lot of fun, with music, dance and art as well,” said St. Stanislaus School administrator Karen Shea. Shea noted that the residencies granted by the Massachusetts Cultural Council are extremely competitive and difficult to secure. While St. Stanislaus has secured Maichack’s residency in each of the past two years, there were prior years in which the school applied and was not chosen, Shea said. Maichack too stressed the transferrable skills the elementary students can hone in just 12 weeks. “All of the skills they use in the program have carry-over value. It really taps into where they are at developmentally, and it also gives them a cultural background, logical thinking skills and the ability to find their own voices,” said Maichack. The students that we worked with for the second year in a row have developed so much confidence in themselves.” Maichack has won two national awards for her storytelling albums and completed numerous other STARS Residencies. She has performed some 3,000 shows since 1989. Currently, she also serves as Director of Marketing and Development for the Connecticut Storytelling Center. In fall 2015, she served as an advisor on the creation of national curriculum for Norman Rockwell Museum. BUSINESS Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the news realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, through their ad representatives. For more information on business coverage for The Chicopee Register, please email chicopeeregister@turley.com. March 3, 2016 ◆ Page 15 ◆ Alden Credit Union – Wednesday, March 23rd , 2016 Alden Credit Union will hold its annual meeting at the Hu Ke Lau on Memorial Drive in Chicopee from 67pm. A light meal will be provided. 3/3/16 Auction Notice – Chicopee Self Storage Facility Operator’s Sale for non-payment of Storage Charges pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in M.G.L. Chapter 105A, Sec tion 4. The following properties will be sold at Public Auction on Thursday MARCH 17, 2016 at 12:00 p.m., on the premises of Chicopee Self Storage, 649 Meadow Street, Chicopee, MA. All household furniture, trunks, books, clothes, appliances, tools, antiques and miscellaneous items held for: #F158 WALTER L. BLAIR, #G170 ANGEL DEVALLE legals GUZMAN. Tenants may claim their merchandise up to the time of sale by paying their debts and vacating the premises. www.storageauctionusa.com lic# 3183 3/3,3/10/16 Auction Notice – S h e r i d a n S t r e e t Self Storage Facility Operator’s Sale for non-payment of Storage Charges pursuant to the Power of Sale contained in M.G.L. Chapter 105A, Section 4. The following properties will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION on Thursday, MARCH 17, 2016 at 12:30pm, on the premises of Sheridan Street Self Storage, 105 Sheridan Street, Chicopee, MA. All household furniture, trunks, books, clothes, appliances, tools, antiques and miscellaneous items held for: Dawn Lam #409. Tenants may claim their merchandise up to time of sale by paying their rams from page 12 ◆ debt and vacating the premises. www.storageauctionsusa.com lic #3138 3/3,3/10/16 Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 Docket No. HD16P0185GD In the interests of Edwin Khalil Hernandez Of Chicopee, MA Minor NOTICE AND ORDER: Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES 1. Hearing Date/Time: A hearing on a Petition for Appointment of Guardian of a Minor filed on 02/01/2016 by Iris Dones of Holyoke, MA will be held 03/17/2016 08:15 a.m. Guardianship of Minor Hearing Located 50 State Street, 4th Floor Spring field, MA 01103 2. Response to Petition: You may respond by filing a written response to the Petition or by appearing in person at the hearing. If you choose to file a written response, you need to: File the original with the Court; and Mail a copy to all interested parties at least five (5) business days before the hearing. 3. Counsel for the Min or: The minor (or an adult on behalf of the minor) has the right to request that counsel be appointed for the minor. 4. Presence of the Min or at Hearing: A minor over age 14 has the right to be present at any hearing, unless the Court finds that it is not in the minor’s best interests. Date: February 1, 2016 Suzanne T. Seguin Register of Probate 3/3/16 Tantasqua and Quabbin both qualifying in the sixteam field. The Warriors earned the No. 2 seed at 18-2 and will sit for more than a week with an automatic bid to the semifinal round. The Warriors will face either Taconic or Pittsfield sometime next week. Quabbin will travel to Longmeadow for a quarterfinal game on March 4. Quabbin is No. 6 with a 12-8 record. The Division 3 field has 12 teams involved. Among them, Palmer has earned the No. 3 seed with an excellent 17-3 season. They are waiting for the winner of the No. 6 Mount Greylock and No. 11 Frontier matchup to find out their quarterfinal opponent for March 4. In Division 4, Granby and Quaboag have both earned first-round home games. The Rams will be the No. 2 seed at 12-8 and face the winner of the Turners Falls and Pioneer Valley Christian first round game. Quaboag is No. 3 at 8-11 and faces the winner of the Hampden Charter School of Science and McCann Tech first round matchup. Hampden Charter is the No. 6 seed at 164. They enter the tournament for the first time in the school’s history with their first round matchup against McCann. Tournament Director Lou Conte said the first round matchups were scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 1. However, with primary elections scheduled for that day, some matchups could be changed. Quarterfinals were scheduled for Friday, March 4 with a few matchups like Chicopee and Pope Francis moved to other days. You can follow the TurleySports on facebook! division from page 12 “ Well what do you know - there’s a sale downtown. I’ll save money and support my community. ” Some things never get old Whether it’s local businesses advertising their products and services, local calendars full of things to do, a press release about a promotion or school and town hall news- community newspapers are the only medium to publish items that are important to you. As a publisher and printer for over 50 years, Turley Publications, Inc. remains committed to our community newspapers as well as the towns and people we serve. Page 16 ◆ March 3, 2016 So no matter what the daily papers are going through - community newspapers thrive because of their unique local content. We’ll never grow old of this long-standing tradition. We are the local news you come home to. year with a 15-5 record. They capped off the season when they defeated Holyoke in a non-league game last Wednesday night. Comp received the No. 2 seed while Holyoke will go No. 3 at 13-7. Comp will host a quarterfinal on March 3 against either East Longmeadow or rival Chicopee. The Agawam girls basketball will enter the Division 1 Tournament for the first time in a few years, seeded at No. 6 and opening up the tournament against Sci-Tech in a first round game. They went 12-8 this season prided themselves on great defense. But they will need to find a way to generate more offense if they are going to get past the teams ahead of them. No. 9 Minnechaug is 7-13 and traveled to Northampton Monday. If victorious, they will go to No. 1 Central on Thursday night. The Division 2 field is small, with Belchertown earning the second seed with a 16-4 record. They automatically move to the semifinals next week to face Pittsfield or Commerce. To reach the semifinals against Longmeadow, Tantasqua will have to get through N o r t h M i d d l e s ex o n March 3. South Hadley’s amazing 19-1 season landed the Tigers top seed in Division 3. They will face the winner of the Mount Greylock/Athol first round matchup on March 3. The Tigers have only lost to No. 2 Hoosac this season. They split two games with the Hurricanes this year. South Hadley swept No. 3 Hampshire this year also, beating the Red Raiders in the final two games of the regular season to go a perfect 8-0 to win the Central League. Southwick, which plays a weaker schedule, went 15-5 and is seeded No. 10. They faced Granby in the opening round and the winning team will head to Hoosac Valley on March 3. Ware’s 17-3 record tops Division 4’s bracket. They will await the result of the Pioneer and Turners first round matchup to find out who it will host on March 3. Other first round matchups include No. 4 North Brookfield hosting No. 13 Smith Vocational. 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Heating & Air Conditioning Service & Installation Furnaces, Sheet Metal Power Washing Licensed & Insured Commercial & Residential Free Estimates Competitive Rates Call Adam Ouimette 413-374-7779 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 LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222 Scheduling Replacement Heating Systems Now Call LINC’S For Your Connection (413)668-5299 RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION spayed/neutered, wormed, shots, heartworm tested, teeth cleaned Roofing Make a Fast Friend! EXPERIENCED ROOFER WORKS alone, quality work, licensed. Best prices for sheds, garages, and ranches. (413)7867924. Greyhound Options Inc. Call Mary at 413-566-3129 or Claire at 413-967-9088 or go to www.greyhoundoptions.org BUS OPERATORS PUBLIC TRANSIT Put your CDL to excellent use while building a long-term career. FT positions available in Springfield area and part-time positions in Northampton Area. Must have CDL with Passenger Endorsement with no airbrake restriction. All positions must be able to work evenings and weekends. Review detailed information at www.pvta.com under Careers/SATCo or VATCo. Upload cover letter and resumé via our website or mail to: SATCo, Attn: HR, 2840 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107. AA/EEO/DF Instruction 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 CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION Kitchen, bath, foyers. References. Lic #086220. Please call Kevin (978)355-6864. HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths. Ceramic tile, windows, painting, wallpapering, textured ceilings, siding, additions. Insurance work. Fully insured. Free estimates. 413-246-2783 Ron. THE GROUT CREW Grout Cleaning, sealing, color sealing, re-grouting, re-caulking, individual tile replacement. Free estimates, fully insured (413)747-2739. WATER DAMAGE -CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS Complete Drywall Service. Finishing, Painting, Ceilings (Smooth or Textured). 39 years experience. Fully insured TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500 UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER SCHOOL Unitedcdl.com Pets 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. Painting KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES, LLC Interior/ exterior painting and staining, wallpaper removal and repairs, quality products and workmanship. Fully insured. Free estimates. (413)896-8264. NEW APPLICATIONS, GENERAL repairs, leaks fixed. Specializing in flat or low sloped rubber membrane roofs. Quality work. 25 years experience. Call (413)668-7223. QUABBIN PAINTING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR PAINTING, handyman, house and deck powerwashing, deck staining, gutters cleaned. Prompt professional service. Fully insured. Call 413-323-6425 gershemtebah2@yahoo.com Plumbing GREG LAFOUNTAIN PLUMBING & Heating. Lic #19196 Repairs & Replacement of fixtures, water heater installations, steam/HW boiler replacement. Kitchen & Bath remodeling. 30 years experience. Fully insured. $10 Gift Card With Work Performed. Call Greg (413)592-1505. KLARA IS A pocket sized terrier mix, 2 years of age. Klara is a perfect average rated girl, perfect for a first time dog owner. Crate trained, walks great on a leash! Ok with other dogs! Located in Worcester, MA, completed application/home visit/$200 adoption fee. Applications found at www.destinysroad animalrescue.com 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 HELP WANTED BACK up bartender needed. For more info, call Ed at the Granby American Legion. 413-467-9545 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. The Town of Hampden is seeking a Tree Work ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality tree service. From pruning to house lot clearing. Fully insured. Free estimates. Firewood sales. (413)687-3220. Pets BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER - Financially needy? Call for assistance to spay/neuter your cat/dog. (413)565-5383 CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR ANIMALS. Highway Superintendent for the overall operations of the Highway Department. Interested parties should email a request for a full job description to selectmen@hampden.org or call the Selectmen’s office at 413.566.2151 x100, Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for additional information. FILL OUT AND MAIL THIS MONEY MAKER or VISIT WWW.TURLEY.COM TO PLACE YOUR AD DEADLINES: QUABBIN & SUBURBAN – FRIDAY AT NOON HILLTOWNS – MONDAY AT NOON CATEGORY: Quabbin Village Hills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Base Price $26.00 Circulation: 50,500 21 Base Price $26.50 22 Base Price $27.00 23 Base Price $27.50 24 Base Price $28.00 25 Base Price $28.50 26 Base Price $29.00 27 Base Price $29.50 28 Base Price $30.00 Suburban Residential Circulation: 59,000 Hilltowns Base Price $30.50 30 Base Price $31.00 31 Base Price $31.50 32 Base Price $32.00 33 Base Price $32.50 34 Base Price $33.00 35 Base Price $33.50 36 Base Price $34.00 37 Base Price $34.50 38 Base Price $35.00 39 Base Price $35.50 40 Base Price $36.00 Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or the Suburban Residential ZONE for $26.00 for 20 words plus 50¢ for each additional word. Add $10 for a second Zone or add $15 to run in ALL THREE ZONES. 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Page 18 ◆ March 3, 2016 Positions available at Professional Medical Services, Inc. Highest competitive rates & mileage paid. EOE. Call Denise. (413)289-9018 DRIVERS: LOCAL EXPERIENCED Yard Hostler Evening Openings! Great Pay & Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-855-416-8511 DRIVERS: QUALITY HOME time! Earn over $1250+ per wk. + Monthly Bonuses! Excellent Benefits. No-Touch! CDL-A 1yr exp. 888-406-9046 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. FULL TIME CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS No experience necessary, will train. Must be neat, clean, dependable, and have an excellent driving record Call 413-583-8333 INSTALLATION APPRENTICE WANTED. Willing to train the right candidate to install wood and gas stoves. Full time. Great benefit package including medical insurance. Must be good with heights. Some heavy lifting required. General contracting experience preferred. Apply in person Olde Hadleigh Hearth and Patio, 119 Willimansett St, Rt 33, South Hadley. LANDSCAPER- THE GARDENS of Wilbraham, an active adult condo community, has an opportunity for a per-diem landscaper. Prior experience in landscaping is a major plus. Must possess excellent people skills and be able to pass a background check. Interested candidates should send a resumé to: The Maintenance Director, The Gardens of Wilbraham, 2 Lodge Lane, Wilbraham, Ma. 01095. Email; melissa@thegardensofwilbraham. com Fax: 413-596-5320 EOE Managed by Athena Health Care Systems MAINTENANCE MECHANICPOSITION available for hard working, skilled individual with strong home improvement and handyman experience, multifamily residential. Full time employment with benefits to the right candidate. Fax or mail your letter of interest and resumé to APS, INC., 476 College Highway, Southwick, MA/ Fax 413-5695854. Circulation: 9,800 29 CNA’s, PCA’s, HHA’S, SIGN ON BONUS WAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION now taking applications for all positions (skilled laborers, CDL drivers and licensed equipment operators). Applications accepted 9:00am- 2:00pm M-F at 2378 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA (413)599-1994 Health Care GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a painrelieving brace at little or no cost to you. Medicare Patients, call Health Hotline now! (800)2796038. Chicopee Register Buzzin’ from Town to Town Classifieds Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace Real Estate ✦ www.turley.com Mobile Homes Real Estate For Rent CHICOPEE, SPACIOUS 1983 by Hu-Ke-Lau, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 14’x70’, air, appliances, shingles, sheds, corner lot $59,900. 413-593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM TOOMEY-LOVETT 109 West St. Ware, MA 01082 413-967-6326 800-486-2121 West Brookfield: 508-867-7064 JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER gravelrealestate.com Thinking of Selling? Call us today for a Free Market Analysis of your home! Buy Now! BE IN FOR SPRING! WARE: NEW To The Market, Best three family on the market, in great shape, also 2 car garage, won’t last!! Call for a market plan to sell your property! It’s EASY!!! Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea Jill Stolgitis Mary Hicks Alan Varnum Bruce Martin Joe Chenevert Michael McQueston 978-434-1990 413-477-8780 508-612-4794 508-867-2727 508-523-0114 508-331-9031 508-362-0533 Your Ad Could be Here!! All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, 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. 967-7355 www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com Make sure to ask for a Free One Year Home Warranty when you list your home with any Gravel RE Agent! CONTACT US AT GRAVELREALESTATE@Verizon.net 7 days a week for any of your Real Estate Needs! ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. LUDLOW 2 BR modern apt, ac, dishwasher plus all modern appliances. Extra storage and parking. $795 includes HW. (413)342-7009 WARE- BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY 3 BR TOWNHOUSE APT. $850 plus utilities, w/d hook-up, storage. No smoking, no pets. Credit check/references (413)320-5784. Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548 Commercial Rentals Vacation Rentals WARM WEATHER IS year round in Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: carolaction@aol.com for more information. FOR RENT For Rent REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES ✦ PALMER PARKING LOTBuilding Site, for lease 1-4 acres. Commercial - Industrial Zone, with frontage on Rte 20. 1 mile to Exit 8, Pike. $900/mo/acre (413)3489335 Autos Wanted $$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar paid for your unwanted cars, trucks, vans, big and small, running or not. Call 413-534-5400. Commercial Rentals OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE now. Will sub-divide. Space 720 sq.ft. and less. Lots of extras. All utilities, low rent. Call Pete at EZ Realty (413)283-6400, evenings 413-283-4356 OFFICE SPACE SOUTH Hadley 1100 sq. ft. with parking. 138 College St., South Hadley. Call Bill (413)563-7154 or Lisanne (413)536-8560. SOUTH HADLEY 2 BR, 3rd fl. Heat & HW included. Appliances. No pets. $800/ mo. 1st, last, security dep. (413)427-9414. Find local opportunities or list your open positions here! 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All online ads will be published for 7 days including the corresponding print editions. ◗ THE WARE RIVER NEWS 80 Main Street Ware, MA 01082 (413) 967-3505 Fax: (413) 967-6009 Find quick links to our newspaper web sites at www.turley.com – Many are also on Chicopee best ound ◗ AGAWAM the Our publications www.turley.com Email: classifieds@turley.com ©Turley Publications, Inc, and MediaSpan. Powered by MediaSpan. March 3, 2016 ◆ Page 19 library from page 9 for Kids. Children enjoy reading to trained pediatric therapy dogs. Studies have proven that reading to therapy dogs improves children’s reading ability. Stanley and Sadie provide the library with happy times and lots of wags. Stanley will be at the library on Wednesday, March 9 at 4 p.m. Sadie will be at the library on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Appropriate for ages 5 through 12. Register by calling, emailing or signing up and at the children’s desk. Registration is required. This program is for children 5 and up. • REGISTRATION for the April session of Little Ones Lapsit and Terrific Twos will be the week of March 28 through April 1. • TERRIFIC TWOS is a program tailored especially for the 2-year-old child. This small group introduces the child to story time and includes a short play time and sim- ple craft. Registration is required for each fourweek session. Terrific Twos will be held on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and on the following dates: March 9, 16, and 23. • The Chicopee Public Library has a LEGO BLOCK PARTY scheduled for Monday, March 14 at 3:30 p.m. This is a WANT MORE OUT OF THIS CARD? social and creative experience for children ages 6 to 12. Registration is required. Programs for Teens: For students in middle and high school • TEEN TECH CLUB TINKERCAD will be held on Thursdays, March 3, 17, and 31 at 3 p.m. Learn to use 3D modeling software Tinkercad to make things to print on the 3D printer. This program is open to students in middle and high school. Register by calling or stopping by the children’s desk. Teen Tech Club is brought to the public by federal funds from the Institute on Museum and Library Services administered through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. • ANIME CLUB will be held on Thursdays, March 10 and March 24 at 3 p.m. The program is open to those ages 13 and up. Read Manga, watch anime, draw, discuss, and do activities based on fandom and Japanese culture. • GAMING DAY will be held on Wednesday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Play WiiU on the big screen. Participants are encouraged to bring their DS for eight-player Smash Bros. • SPRING TEEN ART SERIES is coming soon. Stay tuned for workshops on painting, collage, and pastels. Scouts get a taste of the world… GET THIS CARD. Sign up for Commonwealth Care Alliance. If you’re 65 or older and have MassHealth Standard, you can get more benefits with our Senior Care Options program all at $0 cost to you. MH_PA0001 APPROVED • Dental care including dentures • Prescription and over-the-counter drugs • Eyeglasses and hearing aids Call now at 877-780-4711 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday 8AM-8PM, or visit commonwealthcarealliance.org. Senior Care Options program is a plan with a contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts /EOHHS Medicaid program. Enrollment in Senior Care Options program depends on contract renewal. Enrollment is voluntary. The benefit information provided is a brief summary, not a complete description of benefits. For more information, contact the plan. Limitations, copayments, and restrictions may apply. Benefits, formulary, pharmacy network, and/or provider network may change January 1 of each year. You must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium if it is not paid on your behalf. 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Don’t miss this great opportunity to live in Ludlow’s first open space neighborhood. With privacy like no other condominium and only minutes from all major shopping centers, schools and highways. energy efficient construction attached garage private basement with large windows full appliance suite granite, hardwood, AC & more! Kitchen Garage Bedroom $279,900 www.southviewcondo.com • 413-589-7462 353 Fuller Street • Ludlow Massachusetts Chicopee Register
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