October 22, 2015 - Wilbraham Hampden Times

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Women in Business issue: See Pages 14 & 25-28
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Group seeks to preserve Mt. Marcy
Steve Lawson of
the Minnechaug
Land Trust kneels
next to a geodetic
survey marker
at the summit
of Mt. Marcy in
Wilbraham,
the town’s
highest
peak.
Minnechaug Land Trust to apply for CPA funding
By Peter Vancini
Turley Publications
Correspondent
WILBRAHAM - The
Minnechaug Land Trust is
preparing to submit an application to the Community
Preservation Committee for
the purchase of a land parcel that includes Mt. Marcy,
the town’s highest peak. The
application is expected to
request $175,000 from the
Community
Preservation
Fund to maintain the land as
open space and open it to the
public.
The trust had applied for
CPA funds for fiscal 2015, but
was denied in a controversial
decision by the CPC last May.
This time, says Minnechaug
Land Trust President Sherry
Himmelstein, of Hampden,
there will be a stronger focus
on educating the public.
“We really want to make
sure this time around that we
get the opportunity because
we have the support from all
around,” says Himmelstein.
“The overwhelming sentiment of the voters is to support these types of things.
That’s why people live in
places like Wilbraham, because they enjoy the open
space. We’ve tried to address
every argument. We just need
the opportunity to go before
the voters. We’re going to
work a lot harder to inform
the voters of Wilbraham.”
Steve Lawson, vice
president and chairman of
the Board of the Minnechaug
Land Trust and member of
the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee, is
optimistic about the chances
of moving ahead with the
proposal this year. According to Lawson, the proposal
enjoys wide public support
and has secured the endorsement of several local boards
and committees. He hopes to
build support for the project
by raising public awareness
of the funding process.
“We know there were
a lot of questions about the
funding,” says Lawson.
“When we bring the proposal
forward this year, we hope to
have people more educated
as to what’s going on so there
are just less questions.”
In order to address concerns over lost property tax
revenue, a parcel less than
four acres in size will be excluded from the deal and slated for development. According to Lawson, this will have
minimal effects on the beauty
of the parcel and will more
than offset the loss in tax
revenue once the parcel
is developed.
“Right now, I think it
pays $4,900 in taxes,” says
Lawson. “Any house that
they build on that will bring
in more than $4,900. It could
possibly even be a revenue
gain and we’re going to be
able to preserve the land that
we want to preserve by doing
that.”
Please see LAND, page 12
TIMES photo by Peter Vancini
Creating community friendships A ‘free cash’ dilemma
Special Town
Meeting set for
Oct. 26
Children, families
support Hampden
Police Night Out
By Tyler S. Witkop
Turley Publications
Staff Writer
By Tyler S. Witkop
Turley Publications
Staff Writer
HAMPDEN
– While
Hampden may often be a quiet community, the scene was
bursting with activity Oct. 16 as
children, families and local first
responders gathered at Thornton W. Burgess Middle School
for the Hampden Police Night
Out.
Children were busy running in and out of the open vehicles, especially the Hampden
Fire Truck, sitting behind the
Please see POLICE, page 16
TIMES staff phot by Tyler S. Witkop
Hampden Firefighter Derrick Merrill (right) shows Michael Lafield, 2, of Hampden, the inside of a fire truck
during the Hampden Police Night Out Oct. 16.
HAMPDEN – Facing a surplus of $488,000 for fiscal 2016,
the town of Hampden is in a bit
of a dilemma: how to responsibly allocate the funds.
With a Special Town Meeting posted for Monday, Oct. 26
at Thornton W. Burgess Middle
School beginning at 7 p.m., the
Board of Selectmen, Advisory
Committee, Treasurer and Accountant are working to compile
a recommendation for articles
seven and eight, reducing the tax
rate and funding the town’s stabilization account.
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Should residents pass the first
six articles, roughly $424,000
would remain in the town’s certified unappropriated available
funds, or free cash. Chairman of
the Board of Assessors and Selectman Norm Charest explained
during a warrant hearing Monday
night that the current, estimated
tax rate is $19.95 for fiscal 2016.
Every $100,000 has an impact of
roughly 17 cents he said.
Transferring $400,000 to reduce the tax rate would bring the
tax rate down to roughly $19.27,
Charest said.
The tax rate for fiscal 2015
was set at $18.98.
While it may seem appropriate to reduce the tax rate as much
as possible, Treasurer Richard
Patullo and Accountant Cliff
Bombard noted that the town’s
stabilization account is shrinking as a percentage of the town’s
Please see MEETING, page 13
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Class of 2005
reunion set
for Nov. 28
WILBRAHAM – The
Minnechaug
Regional
High School Class of 2005
will celebrate its 10 year
reunion Saturday, Nov. 28
at The Wherehouse, 109
Lyman St. in Holyoke,
from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 and classmates may bring one guest.
Checks should be made
payable to MRHS Class of
2005 and sent to Krysten
Farrell, MRHS Class of
2005, P.O. Box 354, Winooski, VT 05404 by Tuesday, Nov. 10.
For more information,
contact mrhsclassof2005@
gmail.com.
October 22, 2015
Recent police activity in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM
– The Wilbraham Police
Department released information on recent police activity reported by
Capt. Timothy Kane.
By the Numbers
According to department statistics, from Jan.
1 through Oct. 16, the
Wilbraham Police Department responded to
16,435 calls for service,
compiled 703 incident
reports and made 484 arrests. Additionally, police
issued 2,121 citations
and investigated 256 accidents.
Larceny
On Oct. 14 at 12:19
p.m. Detective Michael
Cygan
re-interviewed
Frank Albano who had
been arrested for a previous shoplifting incident
at Home Depot Oct. 8.
After the interview, vid-
eos were looked at as well
as a photo array given to
a witness. After the completed investigation, Cygan had enough probable
cause to apply for another
warrant for the larceny of
a $300 drill.
Marijuana Possession
On Oct. 18 at 9:13
p.m., Officer David Diogo
ran the license plate of a
gray Nissan left unattended with a pit bull inside.
The registered owner had
a suspended license and
a few minutes later that
same person got into the
vehicle and sped through
the Big Y parking lot to
Boston Road where it
was stopped by Old Boston Road by Diogo. Diogo observed the operator
putting his hands under
his seat. He was very nervous and after the officer
told him he could smell
raw marijuana, the opera-
Evangel
Assembly to
hold Halloween
party
Wilbraham seeks proposals for
Community Preservation funding
WILBRAHAM
–
The
town’s Community Preservation
Committee is seeking proposals for projects addressing open
space preservation, historic preservation, affordable housing, and
recreation for possible funding
under the Community Preservation Act for fiscal 2017, which
begins on July 1, 2016. The application deadline is the close of
business on Jan. 14, 2016. Application forms are available in
the Selectmen’s Office at Town
Office Building, 240 Springfield
St.
The CPC will hold public
meetings to answer questions
from applicants and to receive
comments from residents. Attendance is strongly recommended
for all applicants, to assure that
the requirements of the CPA are
understood and incorporated into
applications. The meetings are
set for Thursdays, Oct. 29, Nov.
19, Dec. 17, and Jan. 14, 2016 in
the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.
Dates and locations are subject
to change.
Interested groups are urged
to visit the statewide Community
Preservation Coalition’s website
at www.communitypreservation.
org to review the types of projects being approved across the
commonwealth.
Wilbraham voters adopted
CPA on Nov. 2, 2004. The act
provides funding through a local
property tax surcharge and state
funding for open space, historic
resources and affordable housing. Residents approved a 1.5
percent surcharge on property
tax bills while exempting the
first $100,000 of the value of
each taxable parcel of residential
real estate and providing abatements for qualifying low-income
residents and moderate-income
senior citizens. CPA requires at
least 10 percent of annual revenue be allocated to each of the
three purposes, with the remaining 70 percent available for allocation among the three categories and to community recreation
facilities. Allocation of CPA receipts must be made by a recommendation of the town’s Community Preservation Committee
and approval of Town Meeting.
WILBRAHAM – Evangel
Assembly, 348 Stony Hill Rd.
in Wilbraham, invites children
to the magical world of Dr. Seuss at their free party Saturday,
Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Children will enjoy Seussthemed games, food, candy and
prizes. Costumes are welcome,
but not necessary. All children,
birth through sixth grade, are
welcome. For more information, visit evangelassembly.org
or call 413-599-1729.
Ashe to hold
Hampden
office hours
Vacancy on the Hampden Advisory Committee
HAMPDEN – The Advisory Committee has announced
a vacancy exists on the appointed
committee. The committee reviews and prepares the town’s annual budget, considers all warrant
articles for the annual and special Town Meetings, and to make
recommendations to the citizens
regarding the appropriation of fi-
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The committee also makes
non-financial recommendations
on other articles presented at an
Town Meeting as it deems appropriate.
Appointments to the committee are made by the Moderator.
Those with a background in
HAMPDEN – State Rep.
Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow)
announced he will be holding
office hours at the Hampden
Library on Wednesday, Nov.
18 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Additionally, Ashe will hold
hours Wednesday, Dec. 16 at
the same times. For more information, call his district office at 413-272-3922.
municipal finance and a general
understanding of town government processes are encouraged
to send a letter of interest to cochairs Doug Boyd and Carol
Fitzgerald at advisory@hampden.
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the car. Two other bags
of marijuana as well as
scales and plastic baggies
were found. In addition,
the operator had a large
sum of money in his possession. Juan Calderon,
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Intent to Distribute Marijuana and Operating on a
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$244,900
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October 22, 2015
NEWS About Town
By Tyler Witkop and Tony Fimognari
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Winter Farmers Market
accepting registration
Turkey shoots
underway in
Hampden
WILBRAHAM – The Gardens
of Wilbraham is accepting registration for the Winter Community Farmers Market. Vendors selling winter
vegetables, baked goods, flowers,
plants, eggs, cheeses, meats, fruits,
herbs and any other organic products
are welcome.
HAMPDEN - The Hampden VFW Post 9397 announced
its annual Turkey Shoots are
now underway. Shoots will take
place each Sunday through Nov.
22 at 1 p.m.
Participants take turns shooting at paper targets for cash and
food prizes. Proceeds support
local and national organizations
and events including the annual
VFW Kids Free Fishing Derby,
Lions Club, Holyoke Soldiers
Home and the American Heart
Association. For more information, call 566-8797.
The market takes place every
first and third Saturday beginning
Dec. 5 and will run through to April
30, 2016. The hours of operation are
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information contact Michelle at 596-5322 or
email mchisholm@TheGardensOfWilbraham.com.
Senior Center to
hold Medicare open
enrollment
Hampden
Farmers Market
underway
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Farmers Market is scheduled to take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the
Bethlehem Baptist Church, 216
Allen St. The goal is to provide
the community with farm fresh
products.
Lesser to hold
Wilbraham
office hours
WILBRAHAM – Medicare
Open Enrollment will be taking
place at the Wilbraham Senior Center through Monday, Dec. 7. This is
an opportunity for individuals to review and make changes to health insurance and prescription drug plans.
A Medicare card, current medical insurance card, list of doctors,
list of medications and a scheduled
appointment is mandatory. Open appointment dates are Oct. 23, 30, Nov.
6, 13, 20, 27 and Dec. 4.
For more information or to make
an appointment, call the Wilbraham
Senior Center at 596-8379.
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WILBRAHAM
–
State Sen. Eric P. Lesser
(D-Longmeadow)
will
hold office hours Friday,
Oct. 23 at the Wilbraham
Senior Center beginning
at 1 p.m. Residents are
welcome to ask questions
or share concerns. For
more information, contact
his office at 526-6501.
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NEWS About Town
Club announces
weekend hikes
TIMES photo by David Miles
A community
message…
Former Boston Celtics
player Chris Herren
delivers his story
of substance abuse
and recovery to the
community assembled
at Minnechaug Regional
High School Oct. 15.
Gardens to honor first responders
WILBRAHAM – The
Gardens of Wilbraham announced its second annual
First Responders Appreciation Breakfast will take place
Thursday, Oct. 22 from 8 to
10 a.m.
Designed to honor the
men and women who serve
the community, all first re-
sponders are invited to receive a free breakfast cooked
by local Big Y staff. Additionally, attendants will have
the opportunity to win a pack
of four Six Flags New England tickets. Reservations and
identification are required.
For more information or
to register, call 596-5322.
Friends to
hold dine out
fundraiser
PALMER – The Friends of
Wilbraham Seniors announced a
dine-out will take place Thursday, Oct. 22 at The Steaming
Tender Restaurant, 28 Depot St.
Palmer. With the presentation of
a coupon, the restaurant will donate 20 percent of the bill to the
Friends’ Building Fund for a new
Senior Center.
Coupons are available at the
Wilbraham Senior Center, 45
Post Office Park, and are good
for lunch and dinner service. Additionally, coupons will be available at a raffle table setup at the
restaurant.
Car care seminar to take place at
Wilbraham Senior Center
WILBRAHAM – The
Wilbraham Senior Center announced a “Winter Car Care”
seminar will take place Monday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m.
Mark Whitney of Whitney’s Auto Consulting Ser-
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Hiking Club announced
two hikes taking place this weekend beginning Saturday, Oct. 24.
Beginning at 9 a.m. hikers
will have the opportunity to explore Rattlesnake Knob along the
Robert Frost Trail at the Notch
Visitors Center, 1500 West St.
in Amherst. Rated as a moderate
hike, participants will experience
gradual elevation increases and
sight-seeing opportunities along
the five mile trail.
For more information, contact hike leader Stacey Schmei-
vice will offer free advice on
winter car maintenance. The
program will identify problem areas of concern and how
to prevent costly repairs.
to register, call 596-8379.
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Page NEWS About Town
An autumn tradition…
Minnechaug student Matt Garbecki (left) helps
youngster Mia Balog assemble a scarecrow as part of
the Minnechaug Student Council’s scarecrow-making
fundraiser Oct. 17 at Rice’s Fruit Farm.
Scholar to
discuss the
Beatles
WILBRAHAM – Beatles
scholar Aaron Krerowicz will
present a 90-minute multimedia
presentation on “Let it Be: The
Beatles, January 1969” at the
Wilbraham Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Krerowicz will explain what
happened during the fractious
month of January 1969 through
quotes from the band members
and “fly on the wall” excerpts
from the recording sessions. This
program is free and open to the
public, supported by the Friends
of the Wilbraham Library. For
more information or to register,
call the library at 413-596-6141
or visit the “Event Calendar” at
wilbrahamlibrary.org.
Taking steps for hunger…
Members of the community gathered at Christ the King Church Oct. 18 for Wilbraham’s annual CROP Walk for Hunger. Proceeds from the event support Church World
Service and the Community Survival Center.
Annual Fashion Show to take place Oct. 29
LUDLOW – The Wilbraham Women’s Club announced
its annual Luncheon and Fashion Show will take place Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Ludlow
Country Club. A social hour
will begin at 11:30 a.m. fol-
lowed by the luncheon at noon.
Women’s fashions will be
provided by The Little Black
Dress of Enfield, Connecticut.
Lunch choices are Salmon,
chicken Francaise and Roast
Pork Loin.
Senior Center to
dish out surprises
HAMPDEN – The Hampden
Senior Center announced a Halloween Breakfast will take place
Friday, Oct. 30 at 9 a.m. Featuring
“Baked Stuffed Eyeballs” and other themed treats, the event includes
several surprises and a guest magician for entertainment.
Cost is $3. For more information or to register, call 566-5588.
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to register, call 596-8173. The
registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 22.
SC to hold vets lunch Nov. 10
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Veterans Office
announced a free appreciation luncheon will take place
Tuesday, Nov. 10 for Wilbraham Veterans beginning at
11:30 a.m. at the Country Club of Wilbraham.
Retired Military Intelligence Agent James Ryan will
speak following lunch. Ryan served in the U.S. Army in
World War II and at the conclusion of the war, was stationed in a devastated Berlin, Germany. He worked with
Region 8 of the 66th Counter Intelligence Unit. His job
in Berlin was to gather information on the Russians and
counter intelligence work.
Following the Ryan’s discussion, entertainment
will be provided by a professional magician who will
perform sleight of hand and interesting illusions.
For more information or to register, call 596-8379.
Elder care
adviser to
speak Oct. 29
HAMPDEN – The
Hampden Senior Center
announced an “Ask an
Elder Care Adviser” program will be featured at
its “Lunch and Learn” program Thursday, Oct. 29 at
11:30 a.m.
Representatives Anna
Wilkinson and Brenda Labbe of Greater Springfield
Senior Services will present an overview of the services offered by GSSSI and
answer questions regarding
Medicare, caregiver support and homecare.
For more information
or to register, call 5665588.
Editorial
Fall memories afield
S
tanding in the middle of a choked tangle
of bittersweet, aspen and young pine as
the sun creates a kaleidoscope of orange
and red through the scrub, it finally hit me:
it’s fall.
As soon as that revelation came to mind,
a twig snaked under
T i m e s my glasses and poked
me in my eye. At that
Editor
instance, like thunder
from the trees, a tuft
of gray and brown
erupted into the sky.
Breaking the morning silence, the ruffed
grouse effortlessly
weaved through the
branches and quickly
Tyler S. Witkop
took refuge in the
thick overgrown cover of a nearby swamp.
Before I could calm my nerves and open
my eye, taking mere steps, the silhouette and
“kee-wee-wee” whistle of the oddly shaped
American woodcock darts across my periphery, finding shelter in a mess of thorn bushes
not even the hungriest predator would dare
think about entering.
In this choked tangle of bittersweet, amid
the crisp autumn air and a numbing body, a
warmth came over my body; a sense of belonging.
Off the
Beat
Trail
&
This past Saturday marked the opening
day of the state’s upland bird season, a time
that for me has always served as an official
notice that autumn has begun. Like football,
pumpkin carving and apple pie, the season
helps give my life purpose while I wait for
snowfall and trail blazing down mountains,
and keeps me from mourning the loss of tee
shirts and cookouts. More than that, it lets me
reconnect and participate with the Earth, dropping the responsibilities of the human world.
For many years, I’ve accepted that I’m
a little different than others. There were very
few around me willing to step foot in the autumn woods at all times of the day, much less
Volunteer of the Week
This week’s volunteer of the week is Steven Facchetti of Wilbraham who serves
as a mentor at the High School of Science and Technology in Springfield.
The state estimates the value of a volunteer in Massachusetts is worth $27.43 per hour.
LETTER to the editor
Community should guide Community Preservation
To the editor:
Open space, historic resources, community housing and recreation – are any of these
areas of interest to you? The Community Preservation Committee is again holding a Public
Informational Hearing on Thursday Oct. 29 at
7 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room.
Have questions, concerns, a project idea,
like what the committee has been doing or
maybe not? Come out and let them know. This
is an important committee that does a lot of
good in town. Let them know what you think.
Wilbraham has a long history of supporting Open Space and the other areas that the
Community Preservation Act funds. Let the
committee know that these are still important to us and that you appreciate the careful
thought they put into their deliberations on the
fit and merits of the various projects that come
forward.
Thinking ahead, last year the Senior Center folks came before the committee to vet out
some ideas. I believe that if and when we do establish a new Senior Center location, it would
be appropriate to consider outdoor recreational
components, such as shuffleboard, horseshoes,
picnic tables, pavilions etc. to be funded by
Community Preservation.
John Broderick
Wilbraham
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”
NEPM President Amy Selvia-Smith on advice for young women trying to build a career
of their own.
“
The overwhelming sentiment of
the voters is to support these types of
things. That’s why people live in places
like Wilbraham, because they enjoy the
open space. We’ve tried to address every argument. We just need the opportunity to go before the voters.
”
Minnechaug Land Trust President Sherry
Himmelstein on the proposal to purchase Mt.
Marcy in Wilbraham through CPA funds.
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What are your favorite memories of fall?
Share your thoughts with twitkop@turley.com.
Meeting
Schedule
Wilbraham
Thursday, Oct. 22
Commission on Disabilities
4:30 p.m. Town Office Building
Advisory Board of Health
5 p.m. Town Office Building
Monday, Oct. 26
Board of Selectmen
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Board of Selectmen
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Planning Board
6:30 p.m. Town Office Building
Hampden
Thursday, Oct. 22
Police Station Building Committee
10 a.m. Town House
Monday, Oct. 26
Board of Assessors
6:30 p.m. Town House
Special Town Meeting
7 p.m. Thornton W. Burgess Middle School
QUOTATIONS of the Week
Don’t make any decisions now.
Get out there and try to experience as
many different things as you can. Follow your dreams.
risking ripped clothes and shredded legs for
the off chance of seeing a bird smaller than a
Cornish hen. But there is something exhilarating about walking through the changing
foliage only to have the heart stop from the
maniacal thunder-clapping wings of a grouse
or to hear the incensed clucking of a pheasant as it erupts from the edge of a field. It’s
like having an obsession with a jack-in-thebox without any music. The flush is always an
unsuspected surprise.
While the excitement of the autumn
woods has always meant the world to me,
creating memories is nothing without being
able to share them. It’s wonderful to see the
woods ablaze with fiery fall color or to see a
bird dance through the brush, but it has less
impact when there’s no one to experience
the moment. As I get older, for a variety of
reasons, my autumn company has shrunk to
only include me. Lives are busy, hobbies are
expensive, bills don’t pay themselves. But
maybe I didn’t ask.
My goal is to share my passion with at
least one new person this year. Maybe it will
spark a new hobby. Maybe it will only be a
moment. But moments with others are shared
memories and others belong there, too.
I don’t think you can throw
enough money to fix it because it
wouldn’t be fiscally responsible.
”
Wilbraham Middle School Principal Noel
Pixley on the declining enrollment issue faced
by Hampden and Wilbraham.
“ ”
If you can find a kid, that’s worth
a career.
Hampden County Sheriff’s Department
K-9 Officer Peter Signorelli on the importance
of a good search and rescue dog.
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Correction
There were errors in last week’s
story “Through tales, tour the dead rise
again.” The first person to be buried in
Adams Cemetery was Elizabeth Cockril
who died at age 39 on April 26, 1741.
Hannah Colton was buried in 1754 and
her husband Isaac was killed during the
French and Indian War in 1756.
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October 22, 2015
Page Talk of the TOWNS
T
he Springfield Symphony Orchestra (SSO) held
the season’s Opening Gala Concert Oct. 3 in
Symphony Hall with a welcome from SSO First
Vice President Tony Falcetti of Wilbraham, who greeted
the opening night audience with the news that Orchestra
was the first symphony orchestra ever to play prior to a pro
football game. Under the music
direction of Maestro Kevin
Rhodes they played “O Fortuna”
TALK
from Carmina Burana to a large
columnist
national TV audience. Summer
Fountain Park Concertgoers
will remember Tony, from a
well-known Wilbraham musical
family, who helps coordinate
the talent at the concerts. Tony
is a member of the Wilbraham
Nature and Cultural Center
Board of Directors. (The next
CHARLES F.
SSO concert in Symphony Hall
BENNETT
is the Hayden Trumpet Concerto
on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
For tickets call 413-733-2291.)
And speaking of music, Beatles scholar Aaron
Krerowicz will present a 90-minute multimedia
presentation on “Let it Be: The Beatles, January 1969”
at the Wilbraham Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30
p.m. Krerowicz will explain what happened during that
fractious month through quotes from the band members
and “fly on the wall” excerpts from the recording sessions.
The program is free and open to the public, supported
by the Friends of the Wilbraham Library. For more
information or to register, call the library at 596-6141.
Kudos for the Friends of the Library for their huge
support of programs there. Examples of programs are the
popular “Sundays” series running through December.
A poetry group recently met Oct. 18 and will meet
again Nov. 15 and Dec. 20 from 2 to 3 p.m. The LEGO
Extravaganza led by teen volunteers is for kids age 3 and
up who play with the library’s collection of Legos. The
next Lego events will be Nov. 1 and Dec. from 2 to 4
p.m. The Friends are led by Susan Magee, President,
Nancy Peck, Clerk, Deborah Montgomery, Treasurer;
and board members Ray Burk, Edna Colcord, Karen
Demers, John Harrington, Mary Ripley, Roger
Schifferli and Norma Hill.
Congratulations to Norm Smith of Wilbraham who
was surprised with the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary
Club’s Service Above Self Award for community service
at ceremonies Oct. 7 at the club’s meeting in the Anchor
House.
Have questions about winter car care? The Wilbraham
Senior Center will hold a winter car care session on
Monday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. with expert Mark Whitney
of Whitney’s Auto Consulting Service. The workshop
will help identify common areas of concern about your
car. What to look for and how to prevent costly repairs.
There is limited seating so sign up soon at 596-8379.
St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church at 135
Goodwin St. in Indian Orchard will hold its annual
Armenian Bazar on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. Great food ideas include authentic Armenian
dinners, such as shish kebabs and rice pilaf, will be served
including baklava and spinach-cheese pie. Admission
and parking are free and takeout is available by calling
543-4763 that day.
The American Cancer Society’s “Road to Recovery”
program is in need of volunteers from Wilbraham and
Hampden to drive local cancer patients to and from their
chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments. An integral
part of treating cancer successfully is making sure
patients receive their treatments, but many find making
transportation arrangements is a challenge. Road to
Recovery provided more than 8,000 rides – free of charge
– to cancer patients in Massachusetts last year, but needs
new volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for
transportation. Volunteers use their own vehicle and set
their own schedule. Treatment appointments take place
weekdays, primarily during business hours. For more
information or to become a volunteer, contact Michele
Dilley from the American Cancer Society at 508-2704644 or Michele.dilley@cancer.org.
A young man who was also an avid golfer found
himself with a few hours to spare one afternoon. He
figured if he hurried and played very fast, he could get
in nine holes before he had to head home. Just as he was
about to tee off, an older gentleman shuffled onto the
tee and asked if he could accompany the young man, as
he was golfing alone. Unable to say no, he allowed the
old-timer to join him. To his surprise the old man played
fairly quickly. He didn’t hit the ball far, but plodded
along consistently and didn’t waste much time. Finally,
they reached the 9th fairway and the young man found
himself with a tough shot. There was a large pine tree
right in front of his ball - and directly between his ball
and the green. After several minutes of debating how to
hit the shot the old man finally said, “You know, when I
was your age I’d hit the ball right over that tree.” With
that challenge placed before him, the youngster swung
hard, hit the ball up, right smack into the top of the tree
trunk and it thudded back on the ground not a foot from
where it had originally lay. The old man offered one more
comment, “Of course, when I was your age that pine tree
was only three feet tall.”
Retired Editor Emeritus Charlie Bennett writes this
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column to cbennett4765@charter.net.
Where a book meets the community
A
s a volunteer I have often found myself in some
pretty funny situations. Like trying to contain
lightweight aluminum cans during a bottle drive
in the windy hours just before Hurricane Sandy. Or being late for Thanksgiving dinner
my college classmates
T i m e s because
and I needed to make 1,300
columnist
homemade apple pies to benefit
our Restaurant School.
Recently, my husband and
I have been climbing in the recycling dumpster at the Wilbraham Disposal and Recycling
Center to do our part to raise
money for our son’s Cub Scout
Pack. And last spring I went
Jennifer Powell
into Rice’s Fruit Farm for an ice
cream and came out a recruit for
a school district-wide reading project called “One Book,
One Community.” These impossible and hilarious circumstances always lead to the mid-project laughter that
serves as a type of payment for the job we are doing.
On some rare occasions, getting involved with
these volunteer projects inadvertently gives you a gift
you weren’t expecting. That’s what happened to me last
Thursday when my friend and One Book, One Community project leader Meggan Maloni asked me for a favor. Could I drive Newbery Honor Book Award winner
Grace Lin, the author of “Where the Mountain Meets the
Moon,” to each elementary school in the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District so that she could give
her presentation to the students?
My first thought, of course, was that I should rent a
car – my minivan only chauffeurs people eating Happy
Meals and has made babysitters choose to walk home at
midnight in the snow rather than find a place to sit in my
cluttered front seat.
Nervous
Despite the stunning weather, exciting event ahead
and my husband’s clean car, I was terribly nervous to
meet Grace Lin. I had read her book this summer with my
children, as did most of the parents in the school district,
yet I was having trouble remembering a lot of the details.
I feared any conversation with the book’s author would
be a disaster since, for the life of me, I couldn’t come up
with the names for the dragon characters. Should I say
“hello” in Chinese? How do you say “hello” in Chinese?
“Why didn’t I wear a kimono?” was a panicked thought
that actually crossed my mind. I don’t own a kimono.
This kind of thing always happens to me when I am
meeting someone important – my brain turns to mush
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and I say the wrong thing.
None of this was worth worrying about! Grace Lin
met me with a generous smile and it turned out she had
her own car and only needed an escort because she often
got lost. She is a wonderfully friendly person with just as
much interest in our town as we were interested in her.
Lin was humbly impressed with all the artwork around
our district related to her book. She asked me to take
her picture with the mural at Green Meadows School,
the coloring contest entries at Rice’s Fruit Farm, the 4
foot tall hand painted replica of her book at Soule Road
School and in front of her very own artfully decorated
parking space at Stony Hill School.
Engaged Discussion
She remarked that our town was very Norman Rockwell-esque as we crossed Main Street to have lunch at the
Village Store. She graciously autographed as many books
as she could. Grace Lin was amazed that her book was
the first one chosen for such an enormous district-wide
program and offered to help us choose our next one.
I was so excited when she said she would like to
come back and see the United Player’s production of
“Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” and I assured
her we would keep her up to date on the show times. She
started early and stayed late and was a very wonderful
guest.
Lin gave a presentation at four of our elementary
schools about her experience as an author and offered
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age appropriate tips and inspiration about the world of
writing, illustrating and publishing books. My favorite
pictures from the day are of hundreds of children intently
watching her every move and following her stories with
true interest. In every school there was a buzz, an excitement, an eagerness to meet this famous author. The
uncontainable excitement of 6-year-olds meeting their
favorite author and 10-year-olds asking relevant and
insightful questions was a fantastic result of this book
project.
The extraordinary proposal to have more than 1,000
families with young children in our district read the same
wonderful book has been realized as a common experience they all shared. All of these people read a book. All
of these people loved it. All of these people got to meet
the woman who made the book. All of these people were
very happy.
“Xie xie” Grace Lin and One Book, One Community for making such a wonderful experience possible.
Jennifer Powell lives in Wilbraham with her husband
and two children. She can be spotted sometimes at Rice’s
Fruit Farm.
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A Community Gallery of life in
Wilbraham and Hampden:
Here you’ll find the next installment on
Greg the Barber’s window of guest photos
called, “A Window on the Community.” The
Times cruises to the Caribbean. Hampden
residents cruise along the Connecticut River.
Stony Hill students lead the football charge.
The community “tailgates” for scholarships.
A “Pitch-a-thon” takes place in Hampden.
A family checks in the community. A group
explores the foliage in Vermont.
Readers are encouraged to send in medium to high
resolution photos for this page by e-mail to
twitkop@turley.com or mail to TIMES, 2341 Boston
Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Please note that if you
send us a photo of the Times in different parts of the
world, please include a recognizable landmark in the
background. Examples: Eiffel Tower; castle in Spain.
Ready to ‘pitch’ in…
A large group gathered at the Hampden Senior Center Oct. 14 for its “Pitch-a-thon”
featuring lunch and cash prizes.
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Life in Wilbraha
Rollin’ on the river…
Are you on the list?…
Former Times student intern Rachel Adelson (left) and her mother Nancy
Piccin, president of the Wilbraham Junior Women’s Club, checked in guests
for Chris Herren’s presentation at Minnechaug Oct. 15.
Tailgating for the future…
From left John Drost, Barbara Trombley, Michael St. Marie and Kate Belsky of the Minnechaug Scholarship Foundation help put on the Great Tailgate at the Country Club of Wilbraham Oct. 16 prior to the Minnechaug
football game against East Longmeadow. Proceeds from the event benefit
Members and friends of Hampden’s Federated Community Church recently spent the
scholarships to Minnechaug graduates.
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School students the lead the Minnechaug Falcon football team on the field for the
nst East Longmeadow. See page 17 for the results.
‘A Window on the Community’
Editor’s note: Each week we provide a glimpse at Greg the Barber’s
window. This is the next in our series of photos.
Greg shows his support for the home team.
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Falling into color…
Local “Leaf Peepers” from the Hampden Senior Center recently enjoyed a
foliage trip to Vermont on Oct. 14, organized by Bobbi Grant. The group
stopped for lunch and pictures in Fairlee, Vermont.
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Stuck in place, Task Force forms subcommittees
By Tyler S. Witkop
Turley Publications Staff Writer
WILBRAHAM – Nearly one
year into the topic of regionalizing the district’s middle school
students and the towns remain
stuck in the same position.
While the Middle School
Task Force presented a recommendation to the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee to pursue regionalizing
Thornton W. Burgess and Wilbraham Middle School students under one building several months
ago, the lack of movement has
begun to frustrate several of the
members.
“I feel like the facts for the
community aren’t in, but the
facts for us are. I don’t understand what it means to ‘get momentum,’” Task Force member
Allison DiGrande, of Wilbraham, said. “From who, what,
when?”
“I feel like a hamster on a
wheel,” said Task Force Co-Chair
Sandra Sheehan, of Hampden.
Since the Wilbraham-based
firm JLS Architects released the
recommendations that the district use WMS with a modular
building, if the students are to
combine under a single, existing
structure, the School Committee
and both towns have been engaged in legal discussions.
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Hampden Selectman John
D. Flynn and Wilbraham Selectman Susan Bunnell both serve
as members of the Task Force,
along with School Committee
members Patricia Gordon, of
Wilbraham, and Lisa Morace, of
Hampden.
“There are so many questions left unanswered,” Flynn
commented. “People are saying
‘prove to me you can’t do it with
just money. The School [Committee] has done a great job of
Band-Aid-ing that.”
“We don’t have time right
TIMES staff photo by Tyler S. Witkop
Middle School Task Force Co-Chairs Tod O’Brien (left), of
Wilbraham, and Sandra Sheehan, of Hampden, record volunteers to serve on subcommittees.
now,” WMS Principal Noel Pixley said, noting that there is already an educational inequity in
Hampden. “I don’t think you can
throw enough money to fix it because it wouldn’t be financially
responsible.”
Of particular issue is which
entity would own the school under a new regional agreement.
Currently, each town owns the
schools within its borders, leased
to the district, which provides
the education. Minnechaug Regional High School is owned by
both towns.
“I don’t see any way of this
making it to Town Meeting this
spring,” Bunnell said.
The complexity of the legal
arrangement she said is one reason. Echoing Flynn, another major issue is communicating the
information to the public.
Bunnell informed that the
towns and district have yet to
discuss a landlord and tenant
arrangement or any contractual
agreements.
“Parents with students within
the district are in a different place
than people without students in
the district,” Bunnell said. “Residents who aren’t in that population maybe don’t know how to
get that information.”
Flynn said that part of what
Middle School Task Force member Tricia Murphy raises concerns that the information on the declining enrollment issue isn’t effectively reaching the public.
The Middle School Task Force reconvened with a meeting Oct. 15 to discuss the district’s
declining enrollment issue.
made the Minnechaug Building
Project successful was its marketing to the community. “There
wasn’t a question left unanswered,” he commented.
He noted that by next fall,
should the group be in a position
to present to the community a
detailed plan of where and how
to achieve a single, regionalized middle school, the Hampden Board of Selectmen would
entertain a warrant article for a
Special Town Meeting.
Pixley said that more importantly than receiving feedback,
sending brochures to the community would be more impactful
now.
Hampden Task Force member Marty McQuade commented
that the group’s recommendation to “expeditiously” pursue
regionalization is a misnomer.
“Expeditiously isn’t going
to happen,” he said. “We need
to do what’s best for the kids but
what we’re saying is ‘possibly,
maybe we can if…’”
Assistant Superintendent for
Business Beth Regulbuto commented that the group should
devise a strategy, setting a target
end date and working backwards
to determine what work needs
to get done and if a fall date is
feasible.
In order to get more infor-
mation to the community and
expedite the process, the group
created two subcommittees.
The first, a brochure committee, is comprised of DiGrande, Pixley, Regulbuto, and
TWB Principal Peter Dufresne.
The group will compile a condensed, one-page status of the
issue.
The second is a communications committee featuring Flynn,
Regulbuto and Sheehan.
“If the momentum is there, I
think we could pull this off,” Superintendent M. Martin O’Shea
said. “That is a tall order, but I
would like to see us get it [to the
towns] by fall of 2016.”
Ashe releases statement on failed relocation attempt
REGION – Sheriff Michael
J. Ashe Jr. issued a statement regarding the unsuccessful attempt
to site the Western Massachusetts
Correctional Addiction Center in
the North End of Springfield.
“First of all, I know that some
very good folks will consider
themselves ‘winners’ because
the siting was not successful, and
I don’t begrudge them their feeling that way,” Ashe said. “For my
part, I honestly don’t believe that
there are ultimately any real winners if we fail to keep the good
work of ‘Howard Street’ alive
somewhere in our community.”
Ashe commented that he
could have communicated more
effectively to the community the
services the center offers. He
noted that 160 participants list a
residence in the North End and
that services offered through the
center would have helped them
rejoin the community in a “supervised way.”
“Somewhere along the way
a ‘David and Goliath’ story
emerged regarding the attempt to
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“As we said along the way, the
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and addiction, which is destroying lives, and families and neighborhoods and communities.”
According to Ashe, among
those released from the Sheriff’s
Department, there is a 31 percent
lower rate of recidivism from the
lower-security operations than
the Ludlow Correctional Center.
He commented that he will continue to search for a new home
of the Correctional Addiction
Center, which he feels, belongs
in Springfield, as it has been for
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Building a future of leadership
WILBRAHAM – Minnechaug Regional High School
junior Samantha Zeno may already have been on a path to
success but with the help of the
Wilbraham Women’s Club, she
learned what leadership means
both inside the classroom and
out.
“I learned to empower citizenship,” Zeno said to the club
during its last meeting Oct. 8
at St. Cecilia’s. “I became a
stronger person and a stronger
leader.”
The club sponsored Zeno
at the MassStar Youth Leadership Conference, organized by
the Massachusetts Leadership
Foundation. The conference
brings together high school
students from across the commonwealth to participate in
workshops and activities to help
them make a difference in their
school and local communities.
Minnechaug staff nominated Zeno to attend the conference.
“I have really boosted positivity and spirit in my school,”
she told the club. “It’s nice to do
something selfless … that’s not
for you.”
Zeno serves as a news editor for The Smoke Signal, the
high school newspaper, and is
vice president of the Student
Council. Additionally, Zeno
serves as vice president of the
Student Councils of Western
Massachusetts.
TIMES staff photo by Tyler S. Witkop
Minnechaug student Samantha
Zeno relates her experience at
the MassStar Youth Leadership
Conference to the Wilbraham
Women’s Club Oct. 8.
October 22, 2015
New bill to criminalize Fentanyl
trafficking
BOSTON – State Rep.
Angelo J. Puppolo Jr. (DSpringfield) announced that
the House of Representatives
has passed legislation criminalizing the trafficking of fentanyl, a potent opioid available for medical use, which
is frequently combined with
heroin creating a lethal mix.
Under existing law, drug
traffickers can only be charged
with manufacturing, dispensing, or possessing fentanyl.
“There is an opioid crisis
in Massachusetts that is taking
lives and destroying families,”
stated Puppolo. “This legislation will address that crisis by
supporting those struggling
with addiction through treatment and limiting the supply of fentanyl by giving law
enforcement and prosecutors
the tools they need to charge
those who traffic in this dangerous synthetic drug.”
Individuals using heroin
are often unaware that the
drug contains fentanyl which
is 50 to 100 percent more potent than morphine and 30 to
50 percent more potent than
heroin.
This bill will complement the investments in funding for addiction services and
the substance addiction law
passed in 2014, which went
into effect one week ago.
Minnechaug Land Trust seeks CPA funds for Mt. Marcy acquisition
LAND from page 1
LAND Grant
The lot has been appraised
at $500,000 and both the Minnechaug Land Trust and the parcel’s current owner, Silo Farm
Associates, have agreed upon a
sale price of $400,000. Moving
forward with the deal would be
contingent upon securing funding from a second source: a
state grant called the Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity
grant, which reimburses awardees for a percentage of the cost
of land acquisition. Historically, reimbursement rates in Wilbraham have been 64 percent.
Lawson explains:
“[The LAND grant] works
out to be somewhere in the
$225 to $250 thousand range,”
says Lawson. “We’re asking for
$175,000 [from the CPA fund].
One of the factors that the
LAND grant considers is community support for the project.
Having the CPA approval and
the money behind it makes the
grant look stronger because the
community is already willing to
commit that amount of money.
It doesn’t really matter which
one you get first, as long as you
get them both. Having the CPA
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The Minnechaug Land Trust is hoping to preserve Mt. Marcy through Community Preservation Act funds, linking the parcel to other hiking trail systems in Wilbraham.
funding first will increase the
likelihood of getting the LAND
grant. If for whatever reason
we don’t get the LAND grant,
we’re not going to take the CPA
money and expect the town to
pay the difference. The project
just won’t happen.”
The same funding model
was used by the land trust to
acquire the Rice and McDonald
preserves in 2005 and 2009 respectively. Should the application pass the CPC in February,
it would be added to the town
warrant and be voted on by the
public at the annual Town Meeting, which is currently scheduled to be held on May 21.
Silo Farm Associates plans
to install a hiking trail and a
parking area prior to the sale
at no additional expense. The
Conservation
Commission,
Playground and Recreation
Commission,
Agricultural
Commission, and the Open
Space and Recreation Plan
Committee currently support
the proposal.
Acquisition of the parcel
by the land trust would serve to
preserve existing wildlife habitat while providing the public
with access for recreational purposes. The view from the summit offers visitors a near 360degree view of the surrounding
area. The property abuts parcels
owned by the town of Wilbraham and would help to form a
contiguous wildlife migration
corridor with other adjacent
parcels.
“There are two parcels of
land that belong to the town
that are adjacent [to Mt. Marcy],” says Joe Calabrese, chairman of the Open Space and
Recreation Plan Committee.
“Just a couple miles down the
road are Wilbraham Conservation open space areas that have
trails there. The key is that it’s
a central location and would
make an incredible addition to
the land that the people could
enjoy in Wilbraham.”
Garden Club to introduce mushrooms
WILBRAHAM – Often unnoticed
and underappreciated, mushrooms are the
unsung heroes of the ecosystem and the
focus of the Wilbraham Garden Club’s
next meeting Monday, Nov. 9.
Dianna Smith, a noted mycologist,
will lead a noon presentation focusing on
the more beautiful, interesting, and common species of mushrooms one could find
in the area. Smith has produced gardening
programs for television audiences and has
written articles and books. She is the cofounder of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Association.
The Garden Club will meet at St. Cecilia’s Church, featuring a light luncheon,
followed by the program. Guests are welcome. A donation of $2 is requested.
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Massachusetts National Guard announces
new partnership with Kenya
HANSCOM AIR FORCE
BASE, Mass. – The Massachusetts National Guard has been selected as the U.S. partner for the
Republic of Kenya as part of the
Department of Defense’s State
Partnership Program, which is
managed by the National Guard.
Through the State Partnership
Program, the Massachusetts National Guard will conduct mutually beneficial engagements
in support of defense security
cooperation goals and work to
strengthen its partner nation’s
domestic response capabilities.
“The Massachusetts National Guard, under the leadership
of Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, has
done a superb job building the
State Partnership Program and
identifying mutually beneficial
opportunities between our Commonwealth and the Republic of
Kenya,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “Massachusetts is proud to
have an enhanced role in securing our nation’s defense around
the world. Our administration
looks forward to enhancing this
program by developing and
strengthening this partnership
with the Republic of Kenya.”
Skilled Force
The State Partnership Program is administered by the National Guard Bureau, guided by
U.S. Department of State foreign
policy goals, and supports theater commanders’ security cooperation objectives. The State
Partnership Program has been
successfully building relationships around the globe for the
past 22 years; with the inclusion
of the Republic of Kenya, the
State Partnership Program will
have a total of 70 state partnerships.
Kenya is Massachusetts’ second State Partner; the ParaguayMassachusetts State Partnership
was formalized in 2001. Since
its inception, the Massachusetts
National Guard has completed
over 100 exchanges with Paraguay, ranging from humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief to
maintenance, emergency management, engineering, and Army
and Air Force aviation.
The State Partnership Pro-
gram helps partner nations build
a skilled force capable of helping develop the host nation’s
defenses and security disaster
response, crisis management and
interagency cooperation capabilities.
“Our service members will
provide mutual benefits to this
strategic partnership with the
Republic of Kenya,” said Maj.
Gen. L. Scott Rice, The Adjutant
General, Massachusetts National
Guard. “Our force will use their
dynamic civilian and military
skill sets and experiences to identify potential problems and offer
effective solutions to cooperate
with shared initiatives in Kenya.
We are excited to exchange ideas
and share knowledge to foster an
enduring partnership.”
The Massachusetts National
Guard’s nomination to partner
with Kenya was supported by the
Massachusetts Governor’s office
and several Congressional delegates. Additional support came
from academia and civic organizations with current Kenyan
relationships.
The Massachusetts National
Guard has loyal and dedicated
Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen
who are always ready to answer
the call to duty anytime and anywhere in support of communities
across the Commonwealth and
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town of Monroe, Massachusetts,
ordered the body ahead of Town
Meeting authorization and the
dealer, who also ordered a new
sander for Hampden’s Mack,
needed to get rid of the body.
The body is a match for Hampden’s truck.
Article four is a land donation of 20 acres on Minnechaug
Mountain owned by John J.
Brennan, William A. Hayes, the
Estate of Hazel Hayes and the
Estate of Patricia Brennan. The
land would be used for conservation purposes.
Article five relates to Community Preservation Act funding for work at Academy Hall.
Currently there is water damage
in the basement of the building,
which houses historical town artifacts for the Historical Society.
Boyd, who also chairs the Community Preservation Commission, commented that there is no
proposal before the commission
currently but that a meeting was
scheduled for Oct. 21.
Flynn commented Connie
Witt, of the Historical Commission, and the Historical Society
are looking into resolving the
issue. The focus of the article
for Special Town Meeting is to
handle necessary repairs before
the winter. He said that work
shouldn’t be more than $10,000.
Article six seeks to transfer
$20,000 into the reserve fund.
According to Boyd, the town has
typically put $25,000 into the
account each year. For the past
several years, the town has put
$5,000 into reserve in the spring
meeting and the difference in fall,
once the unanticipated available
funds have been certified.
All registered Hampden voters are eligible to attend the Special Town Meeting. A quorum
of 50 voters is necessary for the
legislative body to commence.
Hampden Special Town Meeting set for Oct. 26
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budget. According to Patullo,
there is nearly $832,000 in the
account.
“We’re down to about 6 percent of the budget,” Patullo commented, noting that historically
the town kept the account funded
at about 9 percent. “It wouldn’t
be bad to put a little into stabilization.”
The stabilization account
acts as a savings account for the
town, used to help fund unanticipated expenses throughout the
year.
Bombard suggested limiting
the tax rate increase to 2.5 percent and putting the remainder of
the free cash into stabilization.
A 2.5 percent increase to
the tax rate would be $19.84 per
$1,000 of assessed value, Charest noted.
“We should be able to lock
everything down [by Monday],”
Patullo said, noting that he and
Bombard could compile figures
of different budget scenarios.
Eminent Domain
Article one seeks to take
a strip of land totaling 1,134
square feet (0.026 acres) owned
by John and Claudia O’Brien
along Bennett Road by eminent
domain. The value associated
with the article is $500.
According to Highway Superintendent Dana Pixley, access
to the land, either through an
easement or eminent domain, is
necessary for the town to complete roadwork along Bennett
Road. He explained that the town
needs to install new catch basins
for drainage to allow for water
runoff but there isn’t enough
space under the existing right of
way.
Pixley said that the town has
sought an easement since 1999.
Selectman John D. Flynn
commented that it is possible that
an easement could be signed by
Monday, in which case no action
would be taken on the article.
With article two, the town
seeks to transfer $20,000 from
the unanticipated available funds
for the removal of dead or dangerous trees.
Pixley, who doubles as the
tree warden, said that currently
he has a list of 79 trees slated for
removal in town. He commented
that the list is only anticipated to
grow.
“This is a proactive approach,” Advisory Committee
Co-Chair Doug Boyd said.
Flynn commented that the
work will be done before the end
of the season.
Dump Body
Article three seeks to transfer $22,626 from unanticipated
available funds for the purchase
of a stainless steel dump truck
body.
According to Pixley, the
body is for the 1996 Mack truck
in the department fleet, which
is expected to last another 10
years minimum. He said that the
circumstances surrounding the
purchase are unique in that the
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October 22, 2015
Women in Business
Striking a balance personally and professionally
(Editor’s note: This is the
first in a series of stories putting
a spotlight on professional women in Hampden and Wilbraham)
By Tyler S. Witkop
Turley Publications Staff Writer
F
ollowing the path laid by
her mother, Amy SelviaSmith had a different experience than some women on
her way to becoming president
of New England Promotional
Marketing.
While not spending a lifetime climbing the corporate ladder, her path was just as challenging. Selvia-Smith took the
lead in 2013 following the death
of her mother and NEPM founder Kathy Selvia.
Kathy Selvia started the
company 26 years ago in Hampden before relocating to the site of
the former St. Cecilia’s Church at
15 Main St. in Wilbraham, across
from the Police Station. The business, which distributes promotional marketing items for their
customers, grew to include 15
staff employees and 20 commissioned salespeople and a 10,000
square-foot warehouse in Palmer.
Amy Selvia-Smith of New England Promotional Marketing
says that family is her priority.
“We’re a well-oiled machine,”
Selvia-Smith
said.
“That’s one of the most important things about having a successful business.”
Selvia-Smith, who has a
degree in marketing from Aussumption College, almost immediately began working under
her mother’s guidance in vari-
Scouts to hold bottle drive
WILBRAHAM – Cub Scout Pack 359 will be
holding its “Fall Bottle Drive” on Saturday, Nov. 7
from 8 a.m. to noon in the Parking Lot of St. Cecilia’s
Church. The money collected from the bottle will fund
educational programs and activities for the boys.
For more information, contact Cub Master Rhonda
LaDue at rhonder626@gmail.com or Committee Chair
Kristen Harvey at 896-9910 or kristenfharvey@gmail.
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ous roles. As her mother’s health
began to decline, the two began
working on a transition plan.
“My parents taught me
‘you get what you give,’” she
explained noting that what has
been crucial for her is to have the
support system and positive examples around her.
Both of her parents were
SPRINGFIELD – The office of Dr. Jonathan
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announced a canned good drive to fight hunger now
through Friday, Nov. 20.
Those who bring a canned good to the office
will have their name entered into a drawing for a
pasta basket. For more information, call 782-5159.
WILBRAHAM – The Old Meeting House Museum
announced an Open House will take place Sunday, Nov.
8 from 2 – 4 p.m. Dennis Picard, director of the Storrowton Village Museum at the Eastern States Exposition, give a presentation on “Spooky Tales of New England.” The talk begins at 2:15 p.m.
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“I think it’s gotten a lot better,” Selvia-Smith said of opportunities for women. “Women get
things done … it’s constant survival mode. Sometimes I have to
say ‘ready, set, go.’”
Interestingly, while working
as president of a successful marketing company, she said that if
she weren’t behind the desk and
working with customers, she
would probably be in the medical field.
“I would really love to be
a physical therapist,” she commented, noting that growing up
she had dreams of teaching.
She said that being a physical therapist would offer the benefits of helping others without
the complications and ramifications of death that being a doctor
entails.
If there is one word of advice she has for future business
women: “Don’t make any decisions now. Get out there and try
to experience as many things as
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businesses from the ground up.
“I have so much admiration for
them,” she said. “They did it on
their own.”
Family a Priority
While Selvia-Smith may
not be on her own, as her husband Jeff Smith serves as vice
president of operations, the family run business still presents its
challenges. The couple also raises a daughter in town.
“It’s tough, as a mother
you’re always wondering ‘should
I be here?’ she explained. “It’s
all about finding that balance.
For me, family is my priority. I
feel badly for people in corporate positions who feel they have
to compromise.”
Having her unique opportunity, she explained she hasn’t
had many bad experiences in the
professional world. Despite that,
she commented that in many respects, it is still a “man’s world.”
“They do influence a lot,”
she said.
In her case, she said that
many of her customers are larger
companies that have diversity
programs, requiring dealings
with minority and women-owned
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WEST
SPRINGFIELD – The West Springfield Coin Club will host
its semi-annual coin show
at the Dante Club Sunday,
Oct 25 from 9:30 a.m. to
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Coin dealers will exhibit their own coins as
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Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public
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Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
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ARTS & Lifestyles
Senior Center
to stage murder
mystery
HAMPDEN – Featuring
The Rockin’ Chair Players, the
Hampden Senior Center will
stage a murder mystery dinner
“Death at the Deli” beginning
Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m.
The dinner features a fourcourse meal and two glasses of
wine, while attendants try to
discover the culprit. Additional
dates are Saturday, Oct. 7 and
Sunday, Oct. 8.
Tickets are $25 and are
only available in advance. For
more information or to register, call 566-5588.
Glenmeadow offers
historical fiction program
LONGMEADOW– Glenmeadow Retirement announced
it will host author Kim van Alkemade, who will read from “Orphan #8,” a work of historical
fiction, on Tuesday, Oct. 27 from
1 to 2:30 p.m. at the facility located at 24 Tabor Crossing.
Van Alkemade spent eight
years researching and writing
the book, which tells the story
of a woman forced to choose between revenge and mercy when
she encounters the doctor who
subjected her to dangerous medical experiments in a New York
City Jewish orphanage. She will
discuss how her inspiration for
this debut novel and its characters lies in her family history.
Van Alkemade’s creative
nonfiction essays have appeared
in literary journals, including the
Alaska Quarterly Review, CutBank and So To Speak. She is a
professor in the English department at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, where she
teaches writing.
The program is held in partnership with the Springfield Jewish Community Center’s “Literatour” Book Festival.
For more information, contact Glenmeadow at 567-0228.
Museums seeks entries for Gingerbread Competition
SPRINGFIELD – The
Springfield Museums are inviting bakeries, schools, individual bakers and young people
to submit design plans for the
annual gingerbread house competition and exhibit. This year’s
theme is “A Suessian Holiday,”
with houses to be unveiled on
Friday, Nov. 27 as part of the
Museums’ “Holiday Happenings” event.
The gingerbread houses
will be displayed against a
backdrop of murals by artist
John Simpson that celebrate
the whimsical stories and characters created by Springfield
native Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
Entry forms and design
plans must be submitted by
Friday, Nov. 13. Applications
and guidelines may be obtained
by downloading the form from
the museum website at springfieldmuseums.org, stopping by
the museum Welcome Center,
emailing dszaban@springfieldmuseums.org, or calling 413263-6800, ext. 285.
Gingerbread displays may
be based on favorite Dr. Seuss
stories, historic locations, or
other imaginative holiday designs. Entries will be accepted
in the following contest divi-
sions:
• Professional Division:
bake shops, caterers, restaurants, or professional bakers
• Adult Division: individuals or groups age 18 and up
• Youth Division: individuals or groups age 8-17 (School
and youth groups are welcome
to apply.)
Applicants will be notified
about selection decisions by
Monday, Nov. 16. Completed
gingerbread houses must be
delivered to the Museums on
Monday, Nov. 23 and will be on
display from Nov. 27 through
Jan. 3.
For additional information
about the gingerbread competition, please contact Donna Szaban at 413-263-6800, ext. 285
or dszaban@springfieldmuseums.org.
Friends seek artists for annual exhibit
WILBRAHAM – The
Wilbraham Friends of the
Library seek artists for the
annual art exhibit that runs
Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Sunday, Nov. 29 in the Brooks
Room of the Library.
Artists may submit on
piece of art, including photography and three-dimensional pieces, by Friday, Oct.
30. Submissions will be accepted from Friends members
at least 18 years of age.
A reception, open to the
public, will take place Sun-
day, Nov. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30
p.m.
to register, visit the circulation desk at the library or
wilbrahamlibrary.org or call
Elaine Genest at 413-6279183.
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Local artisan…
Antonetta Forni displays her work with the Scantic
River Artisans during the group’s Art Show Oct. 17 and
18 at the Hampden Town House.
O’Keeffe-style pastel workshop offered
HAMPDEN – The Hampden
Public Library will host pastel
artist Gregory John Maichack to
present an adult hands-on workshop, “Scarlet Poppies: Pastel
Paint Like Georgia O’Keeffe,”
on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m. This pastel painting
workshop is designed for artists of
all levels.
Students focus on O’Keeffe’s
famous poppy paintings and
Maichack’s pastel versions, and
work in tandem with the artist utilizing techniques O’Keeffe used in
her paintings. Maichack, nominated twice for a Massachusetts Gold
Star Program Award, will demonstrate the essentials of painting
with pastels. Scumbling, feathering, blending, slurring, edges,
and layering will be taught in this
direct tactile medium of pure and
nuanced color. All take home their
original pastel painting.
Maichack lives in Holyoke.
He is a portraitist and painter
working primarily in pastels.
Registration is required. For
more information or to register, call the library at 566-3047.
The program is supported in part
through the Hampden Cultural
Council.
Church to screen ‘God Loves Uganda’
MONSON – The Unitarian
Church of Monson, 177 Main St.,
will be showing the film “God
Loves Uganda” on Friday, Oct. 23
at 7 p.m.
The film focuses on the plight
of gay men and women in Uganda. Laura Farnsworth, director
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October 22, 2015
Children, families support Hampden Police Night Out
LAND from page 1
wheel and turning on the horn.
Firefighters like Derrick Merrill
helped the youngsters inside and
teaching them the ins and outs
of the big red machine. Michael
Lafield, 2, of Hampden, was one
child energetically engaged with
the vehicle. Sitting behind the
wheel of the department’s sport
utility vehicle, he was fascinated
with all the gadgets including the
driver’s air vents.
The event was organized by
Hampden Police Officer William
Jacques. Attendants could explore an arrangement of classic
and unique cars, enjoy free popcorn and ice cream and test their
arm with speed pitch.
“Everyone
was
here,”
Jacques commented, “It came
out perfect.”
Officers from Hampden,
Longmeadow and Springfield
Police and the Hampden County
Sheriff’s Department brought
their cruisers and K-9 units.
Representatives from the Environmental Police, the town’s
ambulance provider American
Medical Response also had vehicles present.
The fire department even put
on a Jaws of Life demonstration,
dismantling a damaged sedan in
a matter of minutes.
Helicopter
Stealing the show, however,
was the State Police Helicopter,
which made several low flying
passes around the school before
landing in the middle of the ball
field. Loose papers and debris
kicked up in a whirlwind as it
passed seemingly close enough
to touch, receiving cheers from
Hampden Volunteer Firefighters dismantle a car for enthusiastic onlookers using the Jaws of Life.
TIMES staff photos by Tyler S. Witkop
Hampden Police Dispatcher Radcliffe Kenison (left)
catches up with his former
classmate, state Rep. Brian
Ashe, D-Longmeadow, during the Hampden Police
Night Out.
the children. As soon as the rotors stopped spinning, the little
ones ran to form a line to climb
aboard.
“Everyone, let’s go!” cried
Evan Baron, of Chicopee, excited for the opportunity to explore
the inside of the machine.
He said everything was his
favorite, from the fun inside the
bounce house, to climbing inside
the ambulance and the landing of
the helicopter.
His father, Robert Baron,
commented that one of his friends
is a Hampden officer and he had
been following the event through
Facebook posts, which is how he
knew about the Night Out.
Others loved petting Tyson,
the retired Sheriff’s Department
K-9, with his handler Officer
Mike Goldberg. Tyson, a Rottweiler, was a rescue dog for the
department.
Anyone with an outstretched
hand got their chance to pet him,
as Tyson wanted all of the attention. Council on Aging Director
Rebecca Moriarty gave him a
quick pat and he wouldn’t leave
her side until a fresh swarm of
eager children approached.
Goldberg commented that
what he enjoys about the Night
Out is from local law enforcement officers to individual community members, it helps put a
face on the people. He noted that
for him, it is equally as helpful
to meet the other officers present in the event that they call for
mutual services.
“We live in the community,” Goldberg said. “I have two
small kids. God forbid something were to happen and they
were to need help. It makes you
Officer William Jacques
(left), organizer of the
Hampden Police Night Out,
is congratulated by state
Rep. Brian Ashe, D-Longmeadow, for hosting the
family event.
The State Police Helicopter circles overhead, giving onlookers a show.
feel better [knowing the person
you call].”
Fellow K-9 Officer Peter
Signorelli and his companion
Chico, a Belgian malinois, put
on a quick demonstration for the
children. Signorelli showed how
the dogs listen to every command from following to stopping
and laying down, to engaging
with perpetrators. Goldberg put
on a padded sleeve to demonstrate the capabilities and Chico
would not let go until the command came from Signorelli.
Signorelli noted that Chico
is also used for finding drugs
and in search and rescue operations. He said the animals
become especially useful when
looking for children.
“If you can find a kid, that’s
worth a career,” he said.
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SPORTS
Lady Falcons remain unbeaten Roy rides
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
WILBRAHAM - The
matchup between Chicopee High
and Minnechaug was one of the
most highly anticipated games
of the season. A year ago, they
were the number two (Chicopee)
and number three (Minnechaug)
seeds in Division 1. Little has
changed this season, with the
Falcons coming into this game
undefeated and the Pacers having lost just once. It should
come as no surprise that the final
score of this game was 1-0 and
that the goal came after 64 minutes of scoreless play. The only
thing closer was last year when
Chicopee won their semifinal in
a shootout, that coming after 100
minutes of 0-0. In any event, the
Lady Falcons, with the win remain undefeated, while the Pacers lost just their second game.
While the final score was
1-0, the Falcons dominated the
play, getting 15 shots on goal
to the Pacers six. Nine of those
shots were in the first half Minnechaug had several chances,
less so for Chicopee. But, in the
end, the game was as close as it
could be.
In the first minute, Caleigh
O’Brien sent a 15-yarder wide
right.
Chicopee’s first shot
came in the fourth as Bella Edu-
ardo was on goal from 20 yards.
Tamra Zippin made the save. In
the same minute, the Falcons
got a corner kick and moments
later, Michelle Normand put one
on goal from 10 yards, which
Brittany Peet stopped. In the
seventh minute, Elizabeth
Christman sent an 18-yard
shot over the goal.
Both teams had
shots in the 10th
and 12th minutes.
It was O’Brien
on goal from
15 yards in the
corner and Sara
Dymek wide
left from 15
for Chicopee.
Then 2:00 after that, Eduardo
was wide right from
25 yards and Ashley
Jones over the top
from 20 yards. Over
the next 8:00, Minnechaug had three
shots to two for
Chicopee.
In
the 15th, Christman blasted a
35-yarder over
the goal; in the
16th, it O’Brien was stopped by
Peet, 10 yards out; in the 19th,
M o l l y
Serra was 25
yards
out and she
sent
a shot over
the
goal.
At
the other
end, Zippin
stopped
a shot
b y
Kylie Ratelle from 25 yards.
Eduardo ended the first 20:00 of
the game with a 20-yarder that
went wide right.
Peet made a big save of a
Vanessa Chiarella eight yarder
in the 23rd and Dymek from
25 yards was stopped by Zippin in the 27th. Serra was wide
left from 218 yards in the 29th
and Jocylyn Deome sent her 15
yarder wide to the left a minute
Please see SOCCER, page 19
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.
com
At left, Minnechaug’s Caleigh O’Brien
(16) handles the ball at her feet.
Above, Minnechaug’s Laura Alexander (25) sends the ball forward with a
kick from her left foot.
again
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
WILBRAHAM - Two years
ago, Mike Roy, the Athletic Director of Minnechaug Regional
took part in a bike trek from
Springfield to Boston that has
come to be called the “Ride to
Remember”. It was established
to honor two fallen officers, Kevin Ambrose of Wilbraham and
Jose Torres of Westfield, who
died on duty in 2012 a couple of
months apart. This year, more
than 300 participated in the 108mile ride. In the two years since
its inception, those being honored have come to include Sean
Collier, the MIT officer who was
killed during the Boston Marathon bombing and Gregg Maloney of Plymouth who died in the
past year.
Roy, after taking a year
off from the ride, was joined
by three Minnechaug coaches,
Dave Yelle, lacrosse, Anthony
Rousseau, diving
and Greg
Palm, ice hockey. As was the
case in 2013, Boston Road was
lined with many of the school’s
athletes who were there to cheer
Please see ROY, page 19
Falcons pull away from Spartans
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
WILBRAHAM - The football game between Minnechaug
and East Longmeadow this
week can easily be described as
strange. This was not just one
game, it probably was not two
games, but almost like three
games. The Falcons turned a
tight first half battle into a rout
with 35 second half points on
their way to a 42-20 and they
were outgained by more than
100 yards overall.
The first game was the first
quarter, which went by very
quickly. There were four total
possessions, two by East Longmeadow that took up 9 minutes and 56 seconds. In those
two possessions they ran the
ball 18 times and threw it six.
The clock kept moving. Minnechaug had the ball for 1:57
and 29 seconds. They went
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
three and out and then had the
ball for the final 29 seconds of
the quarter in what would be a
second three and out. Neither
team scored in the first quarter,
The second quarter was
seemingly a game unto itself.
There were plenty of possessions, six for each team. This
frame was highlighted by turnovers, three of which came in a
span of four plays. After taking over the ball on downs with
exactly 5:00 left in the half, one
possession removed from scoring the game’s first touchdown,
the Falcons had a first-and-10
on their 45-yard line. On the
first play, an interception of a
40-yard pass gave the ball to
East Longmeadow at their 15yard line. They ran it for 21 and
then fumbled at then fumbled
on the next play. Minnechaug
recovered at the 27, but gave it
right back on the first play, another fumble. There was still
4:08 to play in the half. East
Longmeadow would not do
anything on that possession, but
they would take over at their 31
with 46.3 seconds left. Two
passes of 20 and 49 put them in
the end zone. They missed the
extra point. Minnechaug led 76 at the half.
Then there was the third
Minnechaug’s Sam Christman (11) takes off up the
Please see FALCONS, page 19
field.
Tom Kos, of Wilbraham, makes a run up the field with the
ball.
Minnechaug notches 10th win
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
WILBRAHAM - It was a
mixed week for Lady Falcons
girls volleyball. They lost cross
state match to Westborough in
straight sets, 16-25, 24-26, 2025. If they can get through Western Mass, they are going to need
to beat teams like Westborough.
They followed that with a 30 win over Amherst, 25-16, 2517, 25-13 to improve to 10-3.
Minnechaug plays Agawam,
Central and Medfield, this week.
SOCCER
The Falcons qualified for the
postseason, this past week, winning two and tying one. They
opened with a 3-1 victory over
Central, scoring three times in the
first half. Willem Fuehr had two
of the three goals. The clincher
came against East Longmeadow,
2-1, and it was Fuehr who scored
the game-winner.
He also had the Falcons
Please see SPORTS, page 19
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October 22, 2015
Lady Orioles battle Minnechaug to end
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
BELCHERTOWN - Longtime Minnechaug girls varsity
soccer coach Nundi Goncalves
knew that his squad’s second
meeting of the regular season
against Coombs Division rival
Belchertown wouldn’t be as easy
as the first one was.
The Lady Falcons, who
posted an 8-2 home victory
against the Lady Orioles back on
Sept. 21, escaped with a 2-1 road
victory against the Lady Orioles,
last Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13.
“Everything just went right
for us the first time that we
played Belchertown,” Goncalves
said. “I’ve been telling my players during the past couple of
days that they’re still a very good
soccer team. They were ready to
play today and gave us a run for
our money.”
Prior to this season, five of
the last seven meetings between
the two girls soccer teams ended
in ties. The last win by Minnechaug in the series before this
season was a 3-0 home victory in
2009.
Last Tuesday’s victory improved the Lady Falcons overall
record to 10-0-2. The two other
Western Mass. girls soccer teams
that haven’t lost a match so far
this season are Monson and
Granby.
“We really don’t talk about
our record very much,” Goncalves said. “We’re just going to
play one game at a time and see
what happens.”
The Lady Falcons, who
captured back-to-back Western
Mass. Division 1 titles in 2012
and 2013, were also in first place
in the Coombs Divisions standings with a 3-0-2 mark entering
this week’s action.
Minnechaug senior midfielder Jaileen Goncalves, who
had a career-high five assists in
the first game against Belchertown, didn’t play in the second
meeting of the season against
the Lady Orioles because of an
injury.
Freshman forward Ryann
Kuhn, who’s the Lady Falcons
second-leading goalscorer this
fall, also sat out last week’s game
with an injury.
While the Lady Falcons
have qualified for the Western
Mass. Division 1 Tournament
for the 11th time in the past 12
years, the young Lady Orioles
(5-5-2) still have a little bit of
work to do in order to clinch a
postseason berth.
“We’re still mathematically
alive,” said Belchertown head
coach Chris Mogavero. “We
need six more points in order to
qualify for the tournament.”
In the first meeting of the
season against the Lady Orioles, the Lady Falcons held a 3-0
lead after the first 10:00 of the
match. The second meeting was
scoreless at the 10-minute mark,
which pleased the longtime Lady
Orioles coach.
“Our main objective was to
compete a little bit better in this
game today than we did in the
first meeting against them and I
thought we did that,” Mogavero
said. “We didn’t give up any
goals in the first 10 minutes, but
we did have a couple of breakdowns and they took advantage
of them.”
Minnechaug senior midfielder Emma Weisse gave her
team a 1-0 lead with a breakaway goal during the 13th minute that went into the left corner
past Belchertown sophomore
goalkeeper Samantha Birks (11
saves). The Lady Falcons first
goal was assisted by sophomore
forward Vanessa Chiarella.
“Emma has been scoring
a lot of goals lately and it was
a very nice scoring play,” Goncalves said. “It’s always very important to take an early lead in a
game.”
It was Weisse’s fifth goal
of the season and seventh of her
varsity career.
About 10 minutes later,
Belchertown junior forward
Kayla Henry dribbled the ball
between two defenders before
firing a shot that went wide left.
It was the Lady Orioles best
scoring chance during the opening 40 minutes. Belchertown’s
only other shot on goal during
the first half was by forward Rebecca Dolgas, who’s the lone senior listed on the varsity roster.
The Lady Falcons had a 2-0
halftime lead, as junior forward
Caleigh O’Brien scored another
breakaway goal in the 34th min-
ute, which was assisted by senior
midfielder Molly Serra.
O’Brien netted a careerhigh four goals in the first match
of the season against the Lady
Orioles.
Ten seconds into the second
half, Henry made a crossing pass
to Dolgas, who’s shot attempt
was saved by Minnechaug sophomore goalkeeper Tamra Zippin
(three saves).
The score remained 2-0 until
the 78th minute when Belchertown junior midfielder Lauren
Leblanc blasted a shot into the
left corner, which was assisted
by Henry, slicing the deficit to
2-1.
“That was a great shot by
Lauren and it was one the best
goals that we’ve scored so far
this season,” Mogavero said.
“If there was five more minutes
left in the game, we probably
could’ve scored another goal.”
In the final minute of regulation, Henry had another shot attempt, but Zippin made the save
securing the Lady Falcons second victory of the season against
the Lady Orioles.
Hampden-Wilbraham Falcon Swim Club to hold registration
WILBRAHAM - The Hampden-Wilbraham Falcon Swim
Club will be holding registration
for the competitive team season.
The competitive team practices will officially begin Nov.
2. General registration for the
team will be held at the pool dur-
ing the first week of swim team
practice, Nov. 2-5.
The FSC team fee is $125
per swimmer. A $10 late fee will
be applied after Nov. 5. There are
discounts for those who participate in the fall clinic, a discount
for high school students and also
a discount available for families
with three or more swimmers.
Swimmers ages 6-10 swim
from 6 to 7 p.m. and ages 11-18
swim from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday
through Thursday for both clinic and team. Some swimmers’
practice times may be moved at
the coaches’ discretion.
A parent signature is required on each child’s registration form before the swimmer
can enter the pool. Fees are payable at registration to Falcon
Swim Club. Registration forms
and more information about the
Falcon Swim Club can be found
on the website at: www.hwfalconswim.org or email Wendy
Konstantakos at falconsswim@
gmail.com with any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the
Falcon Swim Club.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. LA team member
6. Young Fr. woman
(abbr.)
10. Per __, each
11. Foots
13. Veggie toy
17. Overdose
18. US, Latin
America, Canada
belong to
19. So. Am. plain
(Span.)
20. Point midway
between N and NE
21. Single
22. Inactive
23. Mother of
Hermes
24. Gives a new
meaning
28. Silent players
29. One who adds
Cluny trim
30. Men or boys
31. God of War
32. Self-immolation
by fire ritual
33. Inevitable events
35. Add piquancy
36. Skin lesions
37. Cannabis
41. River of NE
Turkey
42. 2 family struggle
43. A young swine
44. __ student, learns
healing
45. 55300 MN
46. Opie actor Howard
47. World’s oldest
news gathering
organization
(abbr.)
48. Luke’s Jedi
mentor
52. Japan’s knife &
scissor city
54. Medical antiseptic
& dye
55. Early female flyers
56. Loses heat
CLUES DOWN
1. No longer
practicing
2. Military mailbox
3. Cowboy Carson
4. 7th Greek letter
5. Nautical ladder
rungs
6. Hmong
7. Fellow
8. Maltese pound
9. Coal blacks
10. Japan Airlines bird
12. Different concepts
13. Secure a ship with
ropes
14. Elder
15. Belongs to famous
computer
16. Point midway
between NE and E
20. Moniker
23. Environment
25. Fills with joy
26. Transportation
charges
Please see answers on Page 23
27. Frosts
28. Counterpart
30. 2nd largest
Hawaiian island
32. Grimly humorous
33. A dog’s front foot
34. Mures River city
35. Steam bath
36. South African
Music Awards
37. Sound made by
a cat
38. Clothing
protectors
39. Wife of Amphion
40. God of fire
(Hindu)
42. Favorite weekday
(abbr.)
45. Japanese sashes
48. Klutz
49. “__ Koo,” Debbie
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50. Tokyo
51. Hardly any
53. Cathode
October 22, 2015
SOCCER from page 1
later. Chicopee’s last shot came
in the 33rd minute, a 25 yard shot
by Eduardo that went over the
goal. In the final five minutes, the
Falcons were in the Chicopee end
for the most part. Emma Weisse
sent one through the crease in the
35th; Jaileen Goncalves was wide
left from 20 in the 36th; Normand
was on goal from 20 in the 38th
and Minnechaug had a corner
kick in the 39th.
In the second half, Chicopee
would not have a shot until the
46th minute. Minnechaug had
one in the third, a 20-yarder by
O’Brien that was wide right and
a 20-yarder by Serra that was
stopped by Peet in the ninth minute. They would not be back until
the 61st minute. Eduardo had the
first Pacers hot of the second half
and it was on goal from 15 yards.
In fact, Zippin had to come out of
the goal area to stop Eduardo for
the save.
In the 61st minute, O’Brien
sent one over the goal from 25
yards and a minute later, Weisse
did the same thing from 10 yards
closer. But Minnechaug kept the
ball in and put pressure on Peet.
Then with just under 16:00 to
play, Mackenzie Howard sent a
pass into the right corner to Serra,
who turned and shot. It appeared
SPORTS from page 1
only goal in their 1-1 tie against
Pittsfield.
Matt LaBranche had five
saves.
Minnechaug is 7-2-5 on the
season and 3-1-1 in the Smith
Division. They play Chicopee
and Ludlow this week.
FIELD HOCKEY
The Lady Falcons clinched
a spot in the postseason with
a tie against Agawam, 1-1. It
was scoreless after the first
half. Julie Torchia scored the
lone goal for the Falcons in the
second half. Jessica Henry had
six saves. They lost their next
game, 3-0 to Frontier and are
7-3-4 on the season. On tap
this week are, Westfield, Long-
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that Peet never saw the ball as she
was looking directly toward a setting sun. The ball went past her
at 24:12 and into the left corner
of the goal. Minnechaug had a
1-0 lead.
In the 69th minute, Minnechaug had a chance as Chiarella sent a 20-yard shot on Peet.
Seconds later at the other end,
Eduardo was wide left from 25.
Minnechaug had corner kicks in
the 73rd and 75th minutes and
Chiarella’s 15-yard shot went
wide to the right. Eduardo had
one last chance with a minute to
go. It was a free kick from 20
yards that went over the goal.
The Falcons had 16 shots
on goal, while Zippin made four
saves in the game.
Minnechaug
also
beat
Belchertown, 2-1 this week and
are now 11-0-2 on the season.
The have games with Granby,
East Longmeadow and Ludlow.
In their earlier game with the
Spartans, it was a scoreless tie
and against Ludlow, the final was
1-1.
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meadow and Amherst.
GOLF
A three-win week ended the
Falcons regular season at 12-7.
They beat Chicopee Comp,
156-205, with Cam Mariani
placing first. Next was a win
over East Longmeadow, that
ended at 161-161, with Matt
Gurski getting top honors. Nate
Epaul Smith got thee tiebreaker.
It was Gurski again leading the
way in a 162186 win over South
Hadley.
Minnechaug was one of 10
teams playing in the Division 1
championship this week. They
are also the host.
Cathedral lost 196-147
to Northampton and then beat
Minnechaug’s Haley Gurski (2) chips the ball forward
with her right foot.
Ludlow, 159-166. Joe Brosseau
took first in both and was tied
by Billy Marchand in the Ludlow match. The Panthers qualified for Division 2 championship, ending the regular season
at 9-10.
but losing 28-27 to Holyoke.
The Holyoke Catholic girls won
both sides behind Julie Carroll’s
first place. They beat Longmeadow 22-34 and Holyoke
16-45. This week’s opponent is
Palmer.
CROSS COUNTRY
Tyler Bernier led the boys
to a win over Southwick 20-21
and South Hadley, 18-37. He
was first in the tri-meet. The
girls split with Southwick,
32-22 and South Hadley, 2730. Heather Leckey was first
overall. This week they take on
Westfield.
Brandon Markey was second in a tri meet, with Cathedral
beating Longmeadow 19-36,
GYMNASTICS
In a tri-meet with Westfield and Agawam, the Falcons
took second, less than a point
behind the Bombers, 128-375
to 127.525.
The Brownies
were third with 124.000. Sarah
O’Brien had a first in the vault
and second on floor exercise.
Madalyn Salvatore was second
on the balance beam. Autumn
Broadway had thirds in vault
and the all-around.
ROY from page 1
on the riders At no other point
in the ride, save for the streets
of Boston were there that many
people gathered to cheer.
Said Roy, “All the riders
were inspired and motivated by
their presence on Boston Road
and many talked about it all day
long. Personally for me, it is what
the ‘We are Chaug’ theme is all
about; supporting each other in
our daily activities. That saying
has so much meaning to me and
I feel it’s my job to get that point
across to all of them. That they
did what they did that morning
by getting out of bed and showing up at Post Office Park signifies to me that they are defining
the ‘We are Chaug’ theme in our
athletic program and school.
This ride is grueling in
spots, but it is so rewarding to
finally finish in Boston at the
State House and participate in
the ceremony there. It is a truly
emotional time not only not only
have the riders just finished biking of 108 miles, but also the fact
the cause for which they are riding.”
A year ago, the ride raised
$85,000 and this year’s proceeds
will go to the renovation of the
soccer field at the Michael Schiavina and Alain Beauregard Memorial Field on Tinkham Road.
The emotion could be seen just
before the ride commenced, as
Doris. Beauregard-Shecrallah
spoke to the crowd. Her last
comment that stuck with was a
powerful one ‘Your lives matter’. It was so clear that these
men and women do this ride to
honor fallen officers from around
the commonwealth, but never to
lose sight of why it started three
years ago and that was to honor
Officers Ambrose and Torres.
“This ride for me is such a
connection to the community of
Wilbraham,” Roy added, “but
even better, a connection with
the officers from around the
state. I’ve met so many great
people in law enforcement and
this is something I plan to continue to support, as long as my
legs can pedal.”
FALCONS from page 1
and fourth quarters. Between the
two teams, there were 15 possessions and seven touchdowns.
One came on an interception
runback. Minnechaug scored 14
points in the third and led 21-6.
The Spartans scored 14 seconds
into the fourth on a 50-yard run
and closed to 21-14. On the first
play after the kickoff, the Falcons scored on a 55-yard run to
go up by two touchdowns. They
would score two more times,
highlighted by the pick six with
6:00 to go.
The Spartans got the ball
first and moved from their 39 to
the Minnechaug 31. They picked
up two first downs on third-and-7
and fourth-and-5. They gave up
the ball on downs. Minnechaug
ran three times for 9 yards, but
punted on fourth-and-1. The
Spartans took over on their 19.
They moved the ball well running the ball on 9-of-10 plays,
getting to the Minnechaug 11.
Their one pass went for 14 yards
and was one of four first downs
on the drive. But there they
stalled. A loss of 3 on a run and
an incomplete pass, made it third
and 14. Benton Whitley stuffed
a running play for a 6-yard loss
and then on fourth-and-20, as
East Longmeadow was trying
punt, the snap got away and Nate
Conway tackled the punter for a
10-yard loss.
Minnechaug took over at the
30 and went three and out again,
losing 2 yards. They punted and
the Spartans had the ball at midfield. They went three and out
and went back to punt. The snap
went over the kickers head and
Whitley chased him down at the
12. Four plays later, they were
in the end zone. Kyle Trombley
ran for 3 and then Chris Jusczyk
carried the next three plays for 3,
4 and 2 and a touchdown.
East Longmeadow went
from their 36 to the Falcon 42
and gave it up on downs with
5:00 to play. On first down,
Trombley threw an interception.
On their first down, the Spartans picked up 21 to their own
36. . On the next play Spencer
Lindley recovered a fumble at
the East Longmeadow 27. On
the next play, the Spartans got
it back on a fumble. There was
4:08 left and the Spartans had
the ball on their 28. They got it
to the Minnechaug 28 and lost
it on downs with 2:12 left. The
Falcons went from their 34 to the
East Longmeadow 36 and gave it
up on downs with 46.3 seconds
to go.
Rather than take the knee
and let the clock run down, the
Spartans used the 46.3 seconds
well. A 20-yard pass put the ball
at the Minnechaug 49, and a 49yard pass put it in the end zone.
The two-point conversion failed
and it was 7-6.
On the kickoff, Sam Christman ran it back from his 15 to
the East Longmeadow 49. With
23 seconds left, Trombley found
him for 31 at the Spartan 18.
Two incomplete passes later they
were still at the 18 with 5 seconds to go. Shawn St. Marie was
called upon for a 35-yard field
goal attempt. When East Longmeadow jumped offside, the ball
was moved up 5 yards and it became a 30-yard try. He was short
and it was 7-6 at the half.
The third started out with
three and outs for each team.
After the exchange of punts,
Minnechaug took over at their
14-yard line. A pass interference
got it to the 34. A Trombley run
of 16 yards was called back for
holding and Minnechaug was at
their 24. He found St. Marie for
15 and then ran for 12 on three
plays. Another completion to St.
Marie, this time for 36 yards put
the ball on the East Longmeadow 9. Two plays later, Jusczyk
scored his second touchdown
with a 7-yard run.
East Longmeadow went
three and out, punted and Minnechaug had the ball at their 33.
Jusczyk ran to midfield and three
runs later,, it was at the 38-yard
line. Trombley, on a keeper, ran
it the distance for a 21-6 lead.
But East Longmeadow was
not done yet. With 1:38 left in
the third, they took over at their
20. Four runs later, the quarter
ended with them at midfield.
Fourteen seconds into the final
frame, they scored on a 50-yard
run. They made the two and suddenly, it was a seven-point game
at 21-14.
The Spartans tied an onside kick that was recovered
by Minnechaug at their 45. On
first down, Jusczyk took it to the
house with a 55-yard touchdown
run. His third of the game. Now
it was 28-14. Easthampton decided to run four plays from their
27-yard line and gained just five
yards. Minnechaug took over on
downs and on first down Trombley ran for 13. After a 2-yard
Jusczyk gain, Trombley scored
from the 17-yard line and it was
35-14.
Starting at their 11, East
Longmeadow was able to score
again, going 89 yards in six
plays. The big one was a 49yard touchdown run. The missed
two made it 35-20. Minnechaug
went three and out and punted to
the Spartans 7. On first down,
Drew Jobson picked off a pass
at the 30 and ran to the end zone
without being touched. With
6:00 to play, the scoring had
ended. Each team got the ball
one more time.
Both Jusczyk and Trombley broke 100 yards, Jusczyk
was 13 for 103 and Trombley,
14 for 101. They each scored
three touchdowns. Total yards,
inetrestingly enough was well in
East Longmeadow’s favor, 423
to315. It was also 15-8, East
Longmeadow in first downs.
The Falcons improved to
4-2 and 4-1 in AA play. They
are in the mix for the postseason
with Holyoke on tap this week
and then Longmeadow.
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October 22, 2015
From Tee to Green
When tempers fly on the course
The dangers and
perils of club
throwing
interesting situation, sometimes
leading to throwing a second
club at the first hoping to knock
it loose. You know what happens
next; now you have two clubs
stuck in the tree.
I have witnessed the throwing of clubs on occasion. In fact,
many, many, I mean “many”
years ago, I tossed a few in my
day. I played with golfers in the
past who were always a threat to
let it fly and occasionally did. It
usually got everyone’s attention.
By Dave Barry
Turley Publications Golf Writer
G
olf is generally viewed
as a game played by
“gentlemen.” It is a
game rooted in both standards
of etiquette
and unwritten codes
of behavior
that
have
evolved
over time.
A m o n g
these codes
are implicit
dos”
and
Dave Barry
don’ts” especially
when it comes to demonstrative
types of behavior.
Golfers are supposed to
avoid these at all times. But being human this is not always the
case. There are those moments
when types of behavior can be
Tempers and golf balls aren’t the only thing that has been known to fly during a round
or tournament of golf.
quite volatile and done in anger
and frustration. One of these is
when a golfer throws his club as
a response to a bad shot or poor
play.
It is not easy to understand
why a player throws his club,
especially when there are other
options possible. One would be
to pound the turf, similar to what
several of the professional tennis players do to their racquets
when they miss a shot or lose a
set. I have yet to see or hear of a
tennis playing throwing his racquet. But for whatever reason a
golfer will throw his club.
What brought this topic to
mind was an incident during one
of the final professional events
recently. It involved one of the
better known professionals with
a temperament and prone to
score some big numbers on in-
dividual holes. He was standing
by the side of the green next to
a pond and had finished playing
the hole. Then: “Whoosh!” and
“splash!”
A club was airborne and
landed in the pond some 20
yards deep. For those of you
who think they know the players
pretty well, their temperament
and style of play; take a guess.
I won’t tell you here who it
was but offer you five
choices, one of whom
was the thrower. They
are (A) Dennis Johnson, (B) Bubba Watson, (C) Jim Furyk,
(D) John Daly and (E)
Davis Love III. Answer found at the end
of the story.
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A question to
ponder: “Why would
anyone toss a golf club
during play?”
I do not know the
answer. There might
be some deep, dark
psychological explanation. Maybe it does
help release the anger
and frustration over
the way one is playing;
it just feels good. It is
possible there might
be some thought given
to throwing a club.
“Should I or not!” You
want to toss it but be
somewhat careful in
doing it. It could be
as simple as letting it
slip out of your hands,
dropping it at the end
of a swing, or just flipping it. You want to be
certain to throw it in
a safe area. Also you
want to be certain that
you do not throw it so
hard that it may get
bent or broken.
There are some
perils in throwing
clubs. Among the
more
memorable
ones include throwing a club with trees
nearby and having the
club get stuck in the
tree. This creates an
‘Terrible Tommy’
One of the great stories
from the past has to do with a
different kind of club throwing.
There was an individual who
had a short fuse when it came
to playing golf. He was a pretty
fair player and normally scored
in the 70s. But if a round was going badly the chances were that
he would erupt and take it out on
his clubs.
One of his more famous
eruptions took place while playing at Franconia. He was playing
a par 3 with a brook about some
20 yards in front of the green. It
was a relatively easy shot to get
over the brook and land on the
green. He hit his ball from the
tee into the brook. He re-teed
and proceeded to hit his second
ball into the brook. He didn’t hit
another ball but calmly walked
down to the brook, took his golf
bag and dumped all his clubs
into the brook and left.
Back in the 1950s there was
a tour player who had a reasonably successful career. He won
the old Insurance City Open
played in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He was only one of a
handful of players who recorded
a score of 60 in tournament play.
He won a U.S. Open Championship and was a member of two
U.S. Ryder Cup Teams. Tommy
Bolt was his name. He was better known as “Thunder” or “Terrible Tommy.” I’m sure he holds
the record for most thrown clubs
of any professional player.
Besides tossing clubs he
broke many over his knee or by
whacking a tree. He had a fiery
disposition and one ever knew
when he would explode into a
tirade. If playing with him you
needed to be on your toes and
stay alert. In a way it was fun
to watch his tirades. There was
no one like him before and none
since. One of his more famous
quotes was: “Be sure to toss the
club forward so you don’t need
to do any extra walking to get
it.”
One final note: a warning
about throwing a club. It can be
dangerous. Just recently, Zach
Johnson, one of the more successful tour players currently
tossed his club in the air over
his head in celebration. Almost
immediately you then see him
looking up and he starts running from the spot. He remembered “what goes up must come
down.”
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assorted wraps
Monday, Oct. 26
French toast sticks, sausage links, and
apple sauce
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Meatball sub on whole wheat roll,
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Wednesday, Oct. 28
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October 22, 2015
On The Shelf
Reflections: looking back at favorites
By Elaine Wrubel
Children’s Librarian
Wilbraham Public Library
A
Elaine Wrubela
s I reflect on so many
years of library service, and especially
my years in the Children’s
Department, there are several favorite books and authors, new as well as classics, that have touched my
heart. There are certainly
too many to list, but here are
my Top 10s, in alphabetical
order.
Top 10 Authors
Bill Bryson
Kate DiCamillo
Jack Gantos
Kevin Henkes
Stephen Kellogg
Bill Martin
Jon Sciescka
Shel Silverstein
Herve Tullet
Mo Willems
“The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”
“The One and Only
Ivan”
“The Tale of Despereaux”
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
If you read these, I hope
you enjoy them as much as
I have. Do you have a Top
10 list?
Top 10 Books
“The Book with No
Pictures”
“Bud, Not Buddy”
“Charlotte’s Web”
“Dave at Night”
“The Day the Crayons
Quit”
“Eloise: A Precocious
Book for Grown-Ups”
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Professional Women’s Chamber Headline Luncheon at the
Western Massachusetts Business Expo on Wednesday, Nov.
4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at
the MassMutual Center, 1277
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Strategy and Operations prac-
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of “Advanced to Advantageous:
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this backbone industry and the
skills gap challenges facing it.
According to the report,
the industry sector has evolved
to encompass aerospace and
defense, medical devices and
biotechnology, complex electronics, precision machining
and optics. Despite the difficulties of the recession, advanced
manufacturing has proven to be
a resilient sector of the economy and is poised for a revolution.
Lands will discuss the evolution of the industry, the challenges associated with such a
skills gap and the opportunities
that New England can capitalize on to serve as accelerators
for growth.
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Massachusetts Small Business Development Center
will hold a program about
digital technology Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. at 1 Federal St.
(Building 101).
The program entitled,
“There’s Never Been a Better Time to Be a Small Business: Thriving in the Age
of Amazon,” will cover
business management software, new communication
platforms, social media and
online sales opportunities.
There will be speeches from
Wendy Diamond, owner of
Flag Fables Incorporated,
Craig and Sandy Cassanelli,
president and CEO of Greenough Packaging Incorporated, and Heather Bean,
director of Marketing for
Guardair Corporation.
The fee to attend is $25.
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register, call Lynn Shedd at
737-6712 extension 100.
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Legals
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING
The Wilbraham Com
munity Preservation Com
mittee will hold a public
informational hearing under
Massachusetts General Laws,
Chapter 44B, on Thursday,
October 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM
at the Town Office Building,
Selectmen’s Meeting Room,
240 Springfield Street, Wil
braham, to seek and hear
public comment on Wil
braham’s community preservation needs, possibilities and
resources, which may include
long and short term community preservation goals, priorities and criteria for proposed acquisitions, initiatives
and projects. The Community
Preservation Committee shall
gather public input as part
of its data collection efforts
for the Committee’s Annual
Needs Study as directed by
the Department of Revenue’s
IGR 00 209 and MGL Chap.
44B. Persons wishing to
comment on the referenced
application will be heard.
WILBRAHAM
COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION
COMMITTEE
10/15,10/22/15
Public Notice
Massachusetts
Department of
Environmental Protection
Division of Wetlands
and Waterways
Boston Region
One Winter Street
Boston, MA 02108
Pursuant to 33 U.S.C.
1341 M.G.L. c. 21 S 43,
notice is given of a 401
Water Quality Certification
application for repairs to
the bridge carrying Route
20 over Twelve Mile Brook
(W-35-007) in the Town of
Wilbraham, Massachusetts
by the MassDOT Division of
Highways, Ten Park Plaza,
Room 4260, Boston, MA
02116. This project will
involve performing scour
repairs to the easterly abutment and concrete repairs to
spalled areas along the easterly and westerly abutments.
Additional information may
be obtained from MassDOT
at the above address, Atten
tion Susan McArthur, 857368-8807. Written comments should be sent to
DEP, Division of Wetlands
and Waterways, Attention
Christopher Ross, Boston
Region, One Winter Street,
3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02108
within 21 days of this notice.
Any group of ten persons,
any aggrieved person, or
any governmental body or
private organization with a
mandate to protect the environment who submits written comments may appeal the
Department’s Certification.
Failure to submit written
comments before the end of
the public comment period
may result in the waiver of
any right to an adjudicatory
hearing.
10/22/15
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October 22, 2015
Health & Wellness
Don’t let a ‘slip’ ruin Halloween fun
Baystate offers
pumpkin carving
safety tips
SPRINGFIELD – Before
setting out to carve that magical
jack-o’-lantern, remember this:
Halloween is one of the top three
holidays that results in the most
visits to the local emergency
room.
“Pumpkin carving is a beloved part of the Halloween
season for many families when
adults and children pick up
knives and other dangerous tools
to create their scary jack-o’-lanterns,” said Dr. Pranay Parikh of
Baystate Hand and Wrist Surgery. “Unfortunately, each year
at this time we see hand and finger injuries, many of which are
tendon lacerations, that are preventable.”
Parikh and the American
Society for Surgery of the Hand
offer the following tips on how
to prevent carving injuries and
keep family time fun and safe:
Maintain a clean carving
area. Be sure the carving space
is clean, dry and well-lit. Hands
should be dry, as well as all carving tools.
Adult supervision is a must.
Adults should always do the actual carving. Let the children
draw an outline on the pumpkin
and clean out the pulp.
Sharper isn’t better. Razor
sharp knives can get stuck in the
pulp and be difficult to pull out.
Instead, use a serrated pumpkin
saw from a carving kit.
Use proper carving techniques. Always carve away from
the body, not toward the body, in
case of a slip. Carve slowly and
steadily.
Explore alternatives to carving. Pumpkin decorating kits are
safe and equally fun.
“I recommend using only
the tools provided in a carving
kit for your pumpkins,” said
Parikh about kits including stencils, carving saws and scoops.
For more information on
Baystate Medical Center, visit
baystatehealth.org/bmc.
Red Cross announces local blood drives
REGION – During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the
American Red Cross encourages donors
to give blood to support cancer patients
and others needing blood products.
According to the American Cancer
Society, breast cancer is the second most
common cancer among women in the
U.S., with one in eight developing invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast
cancer patients may need blood products
during chemotherapy, mastectomy sur-
gery or treatment of complications.
Volunteer donors are the only
source of blood products for those needing transfusions. Donors with all blood
types are needed, especially those with
types O negative, B negative, A negative
and AB blood.
A local blood drive will take place
Thursday, Oct. 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the
Palmer Public Library, 1455 Main St.
To make an appointment visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Enjoy Your Life
Come to a
Free Vein Screening
Tuesday
November 10, 2015
Schedule your screening today!
Carving jack-o’-lanterns is a Halloween tradition that can
also lead to trips to the emergency room.
OEA receives Alzheimer’s grant
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs announced
it received a three-year, $600,000 grant for
the Alzheimer’s disease Supportive Services Program from the U. S. Administration
on Aging. The grant will enable the agency
to create a dementia-capable system of
home and community-based services and
supports.
A dementia-capable system is one that
can identify individuals with dementia and
connect them with optimal services provided by dementia-trained staff. The objectives of the grant are to: Create and sustain
a comprehensive dementia-capable home
and community-based services system with
“No Wrong Door” access for individuals
with dementia and their caregivers. Ensure
access to a system of culturally competent,
high quality dementia-capable home and
community based services.
“We are delighted to have secured
funding that will enable us to continue to
strengthen quality care for individuals with
dementia and their caregivers,” said Secretary of Elder Affairs Alice Bonner. “The
training this grant funds will build knowledge and skills among caregivers, significantly enhancing quality dementia care and
services in the commonwealth.”
Development of No Wrong Door access to dementia-capable services enhances
access to community-based services. A No
Wrong Door system connects individuals
with the appropriate program or service
more seamlessly. Grant funding will improve the capacity of the system to serve
individuals with Alzheimer’s and their
caregivers by providing training options for
counselors, information and referral specialists, care transitions coaches and Medicaid enrollment specialist to communicate
effectively with individuals with Alzheimer’s and to increase their understanding of
the services available to families managing
the challenges of living with dementia.
Additionally, the grant will improve
the capacity of Massachusetts’ home and
community-based service system to provide dementia-capable services and supports by providing advanced training to
help home care staff identify individuals
with dementia and provide services the
promote independence and well-being,
mitigate conflict and alleviate stress for
families coping with dementia. Evidencebased educational programs will be made
available to family caregivers that have
been shown to reduce stress and improve
capacity to provide care.
The planning phase of the project just
launched. The implementation phase begins March 1, 2016 and runs through Aug.
31, 2018.
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Women in BUSINESS
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2015
October 22, 2015
“I
f you do what you love,
you’ll never work a day in
your life.” This couldn’t be
truer. I have been baking theme cakes
for friends and family for years and I
love every minute of it. Through the
power of social media, my business
started to boom and I needed to expand out of the house. Keeping it local,
The Wilbraham Shops have become a
perfect home for my new, quaint and
inviting kitchen. Theme cakes are all
custom order. We bake each one fresh
and prices vary with the amount of
work and detail involved. I usually
need about 1 - 2 months lead time.
If I am unavailable to make a unique
cake for your event, perhaps a round
or sheet cake will do. I have a plethora
of freshly baked treats available daily.
Jumbo cupcakes with a wide variety
of toppings, extra-large cookies, Baklava, cannolis, nostalgic candy, soda
and more are always available. I am
so excited for the holidays that I have
already started a menu for Thanksgiving. If you’re not up for baking, please
consider stopping in to pre-order
your pies, cakes, assorted platters and
more!
For the past 36 years Catherine
Belleville of Wilbraham has worked
at IBM as the Service
Delivery Manager. So
it may have surprised
a few people when she
purchased Reflections
by Claudia in early
2015. “I have been a
customer for the past
10 years and always felt
welcome and cared for
when shopping for a
memory lamp or gift. I
am looking forward to
continuing Claudia’s
legacy and tradition of
providing the best service to our customers as well as quality products.” With the help of her
loyal and knowledgeable staff Cathy
has been able to remain in her position at IBM and continue the legacy
that Claudia Walsh built when she
started the business.
Reflections by Claudia features
a wide assortment of
Tiffany inspired, Mission, hand painted
and sculptured bronze
lamps. These lamps
are a unique, lasting
gift that will be fondly
remembered for years
to come. They make
wonderful gifts for any
occasion, such as weddings, anniversaries,
birthdays or honoring
the life of a loved one.
In addition to the
lamps you will also
find garden stones, bird baths, wind
chimes, memory boxes and other
products to help remember special
moments. Each gift is beautifully gift
wrapped and comes with a personalized card.
“A Gift of Light to Reflect Life’s Milestones”
It’s not just a cake...It’s a masterpiece!
Specializing in Custom Theme Cakes
for All Occasions. Fabulous Jumbo Cupcakes,
Cake Pops, Brownies, Nostalgic Candy, Cookies,
Baklava, Cannolis & More Available!
The Wilbraham Shops • 2341 Boston Road
Wilbraham • 413-427-3302 • Facebook
www.themecakesbyjoelene.com
Reflections
by Claudia
23 North Main Street
East Longmeadow, MA 01028
413-526-9792
www.reflectionsbyclaudia.com
Mon-Fri 9:30 to 5:30, Sat 9:00 to 2:00, Closed Sunday
“There is a profound difference between clothes – and style.”
T
here is a profound difference
between clothes – and style.
Clothes hang on racks in
stores throughout every mall. Clothes
that are the wrong color or unflattering
to your body type will make you feel
self-conscious and insecure.
Kate Gray is designed to encourage
an exploration of unique pieces that can
be combined for a unique expression
of who you are. Kate Gray wants you
to dress in a style that affirms your
identity as a strong, interesting woman
who moves through her days with
confidence and expresses the spirit of
the woman she is.
Kate believes that what you wear
is an outward manifestation of who
you are. She sees
her role as that
of a guide – to
help you choose
the clothes and
accessories that
perfectly express
your personality.
When you shop
at Kate Gray
you will never
leave the shop with a bag full of “bad
decisions.”
The doors to Kate Gray opened
8 years ago. Kate’s fashion story
began at age 5 sewing alongside her
grandmother. She learned high fashion
from Elsa Klensch of Vogue, Bazaar,
and CNN’s “High Style with Elsa
Klensch” in the 80’s and early 90’s,
and the art of dressing people well from
her years at the iconic Yale Genton in
West Springfield, MA. Her clients have
taught her the importance of attending
to each person as an individual. Kate’s
mission is to transform the shopping
experience from something to be
endured to a journey of joyful and
confident self-expression.
398 Longmeadow Street (Next to CVS & Rinaldi’s)
413-567-7500
hours: Mon-Sat 10-6, closed Sun
20% OFF ONE ITEM
(Sale items excluded). Good through 11/30/15
When you think of Carleen Eve Fisher-Hoffman, you may think
of the Clutter Doctor- the company she began sixteen years ago.
However, a few years ago, she was introduced to a new experienceReiki, the ancient form of Japanese energy healing that combines
“Rei” (spirit) and “Ki” (energy). She went on to receive her training
as a Reiki Master Practitioner and embarked on a new business called
Hand to Paw Reiki. It is no surprise then that Carleen was named one
of the “2015 Top Women to Watch in Western Mass.”
Carleen first began working with animals in her Reiki practice but
within the first few months she extended her services to people as well.
Reiki is a non-invasive, complementary and alternative health practice
that promotes overall health and well-being. It works to facilitate
your body’s own healing response through positive, healing energy.
Treatments can work for general aches and pains, arthritis, anxiety or
trouble relaxing or sleeping. Reiki can alleviate the pain, discomfort
and side effects of Cancer treatments, surgery or other illnesses. Many
large hospitals now offer Reiki treatments as part of their treatment
and care of patients.
Call For a Complimentary Consultation.
Carleen Eve Fischer Hoffman, RMP
(413) 525-7345
carleen@handtopawreiki.com
www.handtopawreiki.com
Recipient - “2015 Top Women to Watch in Western Mass”
Women in BUSINESS
October 22, 2015
2015
Page 26
The Dance Studio
T
As the studio grew, more of the student
body became serious dancers. Now in
addition to the recreational
dance classes, the studio now
has a pre-professional program
and a competition team. Many
of their students have gone
on to dance careers and to
colleges like Emersion College,
Umass Amherst, Umass Lowell,
Westfield State University,
Western New England University,
Brown and Harvard. The studio’s
competitive team uses local
competitions as performance
venues for their students to get
more stage time. Recently the
studio has added Break Dance
/funk, Street Hip- Hop, a new
FREE toddler program and
new classes to its ever growing
$5 fitness. The Dance Studio
is the original home of $5 fitness featuring
Zumba, Insanity, yoga and now Ballet Booty
Bootcamp. Ballet Booty Bootcamp was
developed by Vital-Martowksi and is also
taught by Angela herself. It is a boot camp
style class utilizing the elements of ballet,
dance and Pilates to achieve a long lean
dancer’s body.
he Dance Studio, celebrating its 16th
anniversary, is a large state of the art
facility equipped with
2 large dance studios, sprung
floors for injury prevention,
a large waiting area, viewing
windows and TV/WiFi access.
All of its instructors are
masters of their craft, having
professional dance experience
and B.F.A’s in dance education.
Angela Vital-Martowski,
artistic director of the studio,
has an extensive resume. She
has danced with the Boston
Ballet, Ballet South, American
Repertory Ballet, Albany
Berkshire Ballet, Pittsburgh
Ballet and has auditioned with
MTV, Disney and Universal
Studios, just to name a few.
Currently, she is also on the
faculty at Springfield College in the dance
departments, where she has taught for the
past 7 years. Vital-Martowski is a certified
Early Childhood educator specializing
in movement for preschool and toddler
children. She opened the studio to serve
a need for quality dance education for the
recreational dancer.
Classes Still Available
New Classes Coming in January
35 Post Office Park
Wilbraham, MA 01095
413.596.0121
www.thedancestudioofwilbraham.com
Why should you consider custom
framing? There are three main reasons: (1) To preserve
and protect the art (2)
To give it a unique
treatment (3) To personalize the art, making it special.
What gets custom
framing? Family
photos, medals,
mementoes, art and
ART, puzzles, souvenirs, sports memorabilia, just to name a
few items. If it’s special to you then you should frame it!
Kimberley Breil, CPF, has been
professionally framing for over 30
• Free 8 Week Toddler Class
• Boys Breakdancing Class
Call to Ask About Any of Our Classes
$5.00 Fitness Classes
large parties, weddings, funerals, and
birthdays or for any special event. “I
love working with flowers. I’ve been
a gardener all my life and I enjoy
making beautiful floral creations for
my customers. This is really a dream
come true for me.”
HAVING A LITTLE CELEBRATION?
Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary, Retirement...
r Shop
The Little Flowe
pden
of Haum
rate with
leb
ce
Can help yo
ts!
flowers, plants & gif
Somers Road, Hampden
Open Tuesday through Saturday
Delivery Available to Local Towns • 566-3242
years, opening Frame & Picture
Shoppe in 1996. Breil was recently
quoted in Art Business
News on “the importance of maintaining
quality in the craft”
and using the proper
conservation materials
and techniques. She
is currently the VP
of the New England
Chapter of the
Professional Picture
Framers Assoc. All
framing is done on
the premises. Are
you considering framing a special
piece as a Christmas gift? Bring it
in early!
2378 Boston Road,, Wilbraham, MA
(413) 599-1854
Personal Service, Quality Work,
Years of Experience
Certified Picture Framer
Since 1989
www.FrameandPictureShoppe.com
“I
f you had told me just two
years ago that I would
own my own flower shop
I would’ve been flabbergasted!”
laughs Carol Soutra. But when the
opportunity came up to take over
the flower shop at the Hampden
Nurseries where she had worked
for 12 years, Carol seized the
opportunity. Carol changed the
name to “The Little Flower Shop
of Hampden”, added a fresh
coat of paint and new curtains
and has made it her own. The
Little Flower Shop, in the same
location as Hampden Nurseries
at 16 Somers Road in Hampden, has
a variety of annual flowers, seasonal
decor, giftware and greeting cards.
However the main focus is of course
beautiful, fresh floral arrangements
for any occasion, small dinners to
Located at Hampden Nurseries - 16
• Ballet Booty Boot Camp
• Zumba, Insanity & Yoga
Tues.-Fri. 10-6 • Sat. 9-2
Sun. & Mon. Closed
The Little Flower Shop
of Hampden
ADVOCATE
BEST
Voted
Advocate’s
Best Picture
Framer for
9 Years!
To me, a head of hair is like a blank
canvas. I always look at my client
from head to toe, looking at their
face shape, facial features and skin
and eye coloring to best determine
what haircut and color would best
flatter them.
For those clients with curly hair,
I have been specially trained to
cut curly hair, this hair type should
never be cut like other hair types.
With much training and education,
I have chosen to use only Organic
Hair Color and Styling products
in serving every client’s health
and well being is treated with
the utmost importance. Leaving
their colored hair with 100% grey
coverage, healthy, shiny, brilliantly
rich that lasts longer with less fading. My Organic Coloring line comes
straight from a 50,000 sqm chemically-free farm in Bologna, Italy.
Certified biodynamic, organic fair trade ingredients made with pure
essential oils, and micronized botanicals free from ammonia, SLS,
parabens, PEGS/PPGS, mineral oils, synthetics, fragrance and never
treated on animals!
Call 413-563-7983 and make an appointment
for a free consultation with
Laura Gronidin, master organic hairstylist.
The Green Chair
at the Luxy
a
Organic Hair Experience
200 Center Street, Ludlow, MA in the Maple Tree Shops
413-563-7983 • 413-610-1059 • laura@thegreenchair.style
Women in BUSINESS
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2015
October 22, 2015
It’s All
About Me
Diane Dunn could not have imagined
that the tiny store she opened in 2004 to sell
home décor and gift items would evolve into
the spacious, thriving specialty boutique
that is It’s All About Me. She opened the
shop with the help of her sister, Anne Marie
Moloney, and girlfriend, Patricia Pomeroy.
When the little store began to offer scarves,
bags and a few pieces of clothing, Dunn and
company noted the shift in customers’ interest and realized that area women wanted a
shop that offered unique and chic clothing
for sizes 2 to 16. “Our customers fueled our
evolution,” Dunn said.
The store outgrew its 500-square-foot
location and moved in 2009. Today, It’s All
About Me occupies two floors at 2 Somers
Road, displaying stylish, unique women’s
clothing and accessories, as well as gifts and
home décor items. Wherever the eye wanders, there’s a piece of clothing that would
suit any woman who yearns to look good.
Recently, It’s All About Me celebrated the
11th year of its success. Dunn and members of her friendly, perceptive staff offer
C
personal service which has been the key to
their success.
Dunn and Moloney both said that helping women find something flattering is
gratifying. Most women are critical about
at least one part of their body, sometimes
unreasonably so. Dunn and her staff find
clothes that highlight the positive and minimize the negative. “We are very honest. We
want women to leave here feeling amazing
and looking good. We’ve spent 10 years
building trust,” Dunn said. She stressed that
the “me” in It’s All About Me is always
the customer. It’s All About Me is open
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1
to 5 p.m.
It’s All
About Me
Visit Our Website:
www.shopitsallaboutme.
blogspot.com
Rooster Hollow
athy Hensley of Ludlow has
been collecting the things she
loves for many years. Her
collection of antiques
grew and grew until “I
grew myself out of my
attic!” Cathy had been
dreaming of opening her
own antique shop for
many years but always
worried she wouldn’t be
able to make a go of it.
Last year in September
her husband was the one
who encouraged her to
make the leap and empty
the attic to create her
dream shop.
Cathy wanted a red barn to house her
shop. She found a little red building on
Main Street in Wilbraham behind the
Rice Fruit Farm. Not quite a barn but
she decided it would be the ideal spot
to begin her new venture. On October
30, 2014 she opened the door to Rooster
Rooster Hollow
757 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA
Offering a unique selection
of fashion forward clothing,
jewelry & accessories for
women of all sizes.
• Special Occasion
• Personal Shopper
• Layaway Program
• Gift Cards
(behind Rice Farm)
Antiques, Vintage Furniture &
Primitive, Handcrafted Items
Art Dolls
One of a Kind Pieces
32 Somers Road, Hampden, MA 01036 • 413-566-2285
Wed., Thurs. Sat. & Sun. 11-4; Fri. 2-7
(413) 244-0878 Cathy Hensley
Monday-Friday 10-6 • Saturday 10-5 • Sunday 1-5
Baked Goods
sweetens the day
“Baking is a labor of love.” Berneice
Dixon, owner and baker at Sugar
D.L.’s Baked Goods, lives by that idea.
One bite of a Sugar D.L. cookie and
you’ll know that she puts her heart into
everything she makes for the bakery at
2133 Boston Road.
I’m happy when I’m baking” says
Dixon. And that’s a good thing because
she’s up early and working late. She
named her bakery after her late mother, Sugar D.L. A plaque honoring her is
on the wall near the door. “She was a
good cook so I learned from the best!
I made my first batch of cookies when
I was 7. It was probably a disaster, but
my mom said they were good.”
She’s perfected the techniques
since then. Dixon has been recognized
for her fine baking and cooking. She
won a top award for her butter cookie,
won the WPA Chili Cook-off, and her
apple pie took first place.
“I do think baking is an art,” Dixon
said. You
have to
start with
the best ingredients − butter, real vanilla,
real eggs. That’s
what Dixon uses for her various kinds
of cookies, brownies and pies. One of
her specialty pies is a sweet potato pie
that Dixon describes as milder and
creamier than pumpkin pie.
Baking delights Dixon, but her
baked goods makes customers equally
delighted. “If you’re in a bad mood and
you have a cookie, you’re going to get
happy,” Dixon said.
In addition to the cookies, brownies,
and pies that she makes for businesses
and customers, Sugar D.L.’s also offers cookie platters that are great for
special occasions and holiday pies.
You can find the shop in the back of the
Eastwood Shops.
Hollow. “I have been welcomed into the
neighborhood and I feel very at home
here.”
Cathy loves it when
she over hears customers
getting excited about
the treasures they find
in her shop. “I know I’m
making the right choices
on the items I’m bringing
into the shop when I hear
people making positive
comments.” At Rooster
Hollow
you’ll
find
antiques, vintage furniture,
primitive,
handcrafted
items, dolls and many one
of a kind items.
Cathy regularly goes on “hunting trips”
looking for new treasures with her sister
Annette. They recently returned from
Maine with a truck load of great pieces.
Stop in; say hello and browse through
the shop, you just might find that special
something you just have to have!
S
helly Coville, a financial advisor for 23
years and Judy Saraiva, branch office
administrator are your Edward Jones
branch team. We believe it’s important to
invest our time to understand what you’re
working toward before you invest your
money. Working closely with you and your
CPA, attorney and other professionals, I can
help determine the most appropriate financial
strategy for you and your family. I can also help
with your retirement savings so you have more
options when you retire, regardless of what
you decide to do.
Shelly A. Coville
My branch office administrator, Judy, is
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
dedicated to providing the highest level of
service possible.
2141 Boston Rd. Suite G
By combining our experience and knowledge
Wilbraham, MA 01095
with Edward Jones extensive services and
413-596-6875
client support, we are able to provide our
clients with the investments, services and
tools they need to work toward their financial goals.
Our focus is on helping you reach your long-term financial goals. Whether it’s
the investments we offer, the services we provide, the offices where we work or
the tools we use, all were developed with you in mind.
We Understand Commitment.
For decades, Edward Jones has been committed to providing
financial solutions and personalized service to individual investors.
You can rely on us for:
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Investment guidance tailored to your individual needs
Call or visit today.
2133 Boston Road,
Wilbraham
(Eastwood Shops)
413-583-8455
Berneice Dixon Chief Baker & Owner
Shelly A Coville
Financial Advisor
.
2141 Boston Rd Suite G
Wilbraham, MA 01095
413-596-6875
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Women in BUSINESS
October 22, 2015
2015
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NEPM
New England Promotional Marketing
Amy Selvia Smith is a second
generation owner of NEPM (New England
Promotional Marketing,) a
women owned and operated
imprinted
promotions
company founded by her
Mom, the late Kathy Selvia
in 1989. NEPM is located
in the original St. Cecelia’s
Church across from the
Wilbraham Police Station.
Amy partnered with
her Mom in operating the
company after she graduated
from Assumption College in
2002 and became sole President in 2013
when Kathy passed away after a long
Proud to be Celebrating
Our 25th Anniversary!
New England
Promotional
Marketing
“We Create Lasting Impressions”
Branded Products & Apparel
Corporate Apparel
Trade Shows
Business Cards
Awards • Recognition
Incentive Programs
…and much more!
battle with cancer. Amy continues to
practice Kathy’s philosophies; treat your
employees and customers
well and give back to the
community. Their shared
philosophy is that if you do all
this you will have the support
you need to succeed.
Amy is on the board of The
Children’s Study Home and
very active with the YWCA
and Square One. She was
recently named one of the
“Women to Watch” in 20152016. She lives in Wilbraham
with her husband Jeff and their 2.5 year
old daughter, Paige.
Think you can’t afford to advertise?
Can you really afford NOT to?
Promotional products have been proven effective
in increasing sales and leads, generating goodwill
and improving Marketing & ROI. A recent study of
over 3000 business people reported that 60% of the
participants did business with the advertiser AFTER
receiving a promotional product from them. Call and
speak to a member of our team today to find out
how to put promotional products to work for you.
facebook.com/asi.nepm
15 Main St., Wilbraham, MA 01095 •1-800-334-1260 • www.nepm.com
MARGARET’S Country Shoppe
“Perhaps it’s the sweet scent of candles
as you enter the store
Maybe it’s the burst of colors
of rugs on the floor
Can it be the warm glow of lights,
lamps and chandeliers?
It might be the curtains, valances,
swags and tiers
Is it the tables, chairs, dressers and desks
That are painted, natural or even distressed?
Or is it the sparkle of crystal and
vintage jewelry shining bright?
Whatever the reason it’s sure to be
a shopping delight!”
Margaret Fey Daniele of Wilbraham and her
sister, Carol, invite you to come visit them.
This is the perfect shop if you are redecorating,
looking for a little something for a particular
spot or a special gift. They carry everything
from lamps to curtains to rugs and so much
more. But the real treasures are the up-cycled
furniture and the custom made cabinets, cupboards and tack trunks. Shop the ever-changing selection of antique, vintage & distressed
furniture in their shop or work with Margaret
to create a one-of-a-kind custom piece just for
you! In their 9th year of business the shop is a
treasure in itself!
“Margaret’s Country Shoppe”
“Where You Seek The Unique”
FURNITURE • CURTAINS • LAMP • LAMPSHADES • RUGS
SPECIALIZING IN UP-CYCLED
FURNITURE AND CUSTOM
DESIGNED CABINETS,
CUPBOARDS & TRUNKS.
Located just minutes from
Wilbraham and Hampden
62 South Road (Rte 83S),
Somers, CT 06071
1-860-749-6794
HOURS: Mon - Closed, Tues-Fri 10:30-4:00, Sat 10:30-3:30, Sun 11:00-3:00
LAW OFFICES OF
CARMINA FERNANDES
A
ttorney Carmina Fernandes, founded
the Law Offices of Carmina Fernandes
in Ludlow in 2004 when she
decided to hang out her shingle almost directly out of law school after
having served for a short term on
the International Criminal Tribunal
for Rwanda in Tanzania. The Law
Offices of Carmina Fernandes offers high-quality, effective legal
solutions with a friendly, relaxed,
and personalized service in various
areas of the law including estate
planning, immigration, business,
landlord/tenant, international law, and
civil litigation. Our clients are especially appreciative of our ability to explain complex issues in
easy to understand terms. Attorney Fernandes
is a highly regarded member of the bar who is
not afraid to face challenges, stand up for what
is just, or to carve her own way, even under the
most tasking situations. Trusted and respected
for her intelligence, tenacity, integrity, sense of
fairness, and unpretentiousness, and especially
for her skill in outside the box thinking, Attorney
Fernandes is often sought out for her unique
problem solving approach to complex legal issues. Because we make client satisfaction and
reaching a successful outcome, our first priority, our success builds upon itself; and referrals
from happy clients is the basis of the
firm’s continued growth. That’s why
you still don’t see a big sign outside
of our office. We still like to offer
our clients the personalized, small
town, small lawfirm approach to legal services, but with the outreach
of a large firm. We are also open
after 5 pm on weekdays.
Attorney Fernandes speaks several languages and has traveled
extensively internationally. As a
result, she has had a variety of life
experiences that she brings to her practice,
strategic, artistic, including political, marketing,
and operational know-how, which better allows
her to service all of her clients, especially individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, and
non-profits with unique needs. Most notably,
Carmina has and continues to serve as a member of the Ludlow Board of Selectmen, where
she is currently serving as its chair and is the
outgoing president of the ERC5 Town Chamber
of Commerce. Do you have a legal question?
Call the Law Offices of Carmina Fernandes at
(413) 583-2060.
LAW OFFICES OF
CARMINA FERNANDES
• Real Estate
• Landlord/Tenant
• LLC’s/Incorporations
• Business Contracts
• International Law
• Immigration
• Wills
• Refinances
• Probate
• Power of Attorney
• Trusts & Estate
• Collections
Português ♦ English ♦ Español ♦ Français
1 Swan Avenue, Ludlow
(413) 583-2060
“Being a teacher and opening my
own school is all I ever wanted to do. “,
says Sarah Schoolcraft, owner/director of
Scantic River Child Care, who opened her
doors in June, 2013, renting space within
the Federated Community Church at 590
Main St., Hampden.
As a young girl growing up in Hampden, Sarah played “teacher” with her
two sisters and babysat for many family
friends. While attending Minnechaug Regional High School, Sarah trained in the
Minnechaug Pre-School program, and
then earned her degree in Early Childhood Education from Holyoke Community College. Over the next seven years,
Sarah worked in both pre-school and
toddler programs while attaining her Di-
rector certification then turned her energies to opening her own school.
Scantic River Child Care is fully licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care,
providing oneToddler Program and a
Pre-School Program in two classrooms.
“This year is going to be an exciting year!
We are implementing new programs for
our preschool aged children and adding
many family oriented events.” says Sarah.
“Building trust and partnering with
parents in supporting the development of
their child is key to the staff at S.R.C.C...”,
says Sarah, “Being a smaller center allows
us to get to know the families well, and
shape the program for each individual
child and family.”
Scantic River Child Care
590 Main Street, Hampden, MA
www.scanticriverchildcare.com
413-566-2906
Sarah Schoolcraft, Director
Program Choices:
• Monday through Friday
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• Tuesday and Thursday
All 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
October 22, 2015
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Buzzin’ from Town to Town
Classifieds
Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace
For Sale
Antiques
2 HORSE KINGSTON trailer in
good condition. $500 cash. Call
(413)265-1683.
EASY
STREET
ANTIQUES.
Buying one item or entire estates.
Buying
antique
&
vintage
glassware, pottery, Hummels,
jewelry, coins, watches, military,
toys, Legos, hunting, fishing,
stringed instruments, tools, &
more. Call today.
www.ezstreetantiques.com
or (413)626-8603.
A CUSTOM MADE Med-Lift
Mobility Chair made in Mississippi
for sale. Earth tone colors- brand
new. Paid $1,149.00 will sell for
$700. Call 978-355-6388. Holds
up to 400 lbs.
ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs –
Restored with new woven seats –
Many styles and weaves available.
Call (413)267-9680.
KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed
Bug
Killers/KIT
Complete
Treatment System. Available:
Hardware Stores, The Home
Depot, homedepot.com
Tag Sale
GARAGE SALE
EVERYTHING MUST GO.
Free coffee, cider, donuts.
Men’s Cannondale Mountain Bike,
Baby Stuff, Home decor, clothes,
Christmas lawn ornaments,
luggage, girl’s Legos and more.
Oct 24, 9am-4pm
Raindate Oct 25.
9 Harvey St., Thorndike.
MULTI FAMILY- LUDLOW, 98
Karen Drive, Sat. Oct 24, 9am3pm. Lots of stuff, clothes, kitchen
items, Christmas and Fall items.
HOLLY FAIR: UNION Church of
Christ annual holiday craft fair.
Nov 7, 2015 8:00am -3:00pm. 51
Center St.. Rt. 21 Ludlow, Ma.
Hand crafted items, baked goods,
cards, books, toys, attic treasures,
fashion jewelry, and our huge
raffles, including an NFL Rob
Gronkowski autographed Patriots
football jersey with COA. We also
have very large Jim Shore
snowman and a Patriots basket.
413-427-6963
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
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FIREWOOD
Fresh cut & split $175.00.
Seasoned cut & split $250.00
All hardwood.
*Also have seasoned softwood for
outdoor boilers (Cheap).
Quality & volumes guaranteed!!
New England Forest Products
(413)477-0083.
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service or business to 1.7 million
households
throughout
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Buy it!
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Drive it!
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THANK YOU ST. Jude & God the
Father for favors granted. JMD
Wanted
OLD
CARPENTER
TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
Wanted
WANTED
ANTIQUES
&
COLLECTIBLES
Furniture,
Advertising signs, Toys, Dolls,
Trains, Crocks & Jugs, Musical
Instruments, Sterling Silver &
Gold, Coins, Jewelry, Books,
Primitives, Vintage Clothing,
Military items, Old Lamps.
Anything old. Contents of attics,
barns and homes. One item or
complete estate. Call (413)2673786 or (413)539-1472 Ask for
Frank.
WE
PAY
FAIR
PRICES!!!
Services
NEW
ENGLAND
ESTATE
PICKERS “in the Old Monson
Bowling Alley” We are buying
all types of Antiques and
Collectibles!! Simply Bring your
items in for a Free Evaluation
and/ or Cash Offer!! We will
come to you. Contents of attic,
basements, entire estates!!
Clean sweep service. All Gold
and Silver Items to include;
jewelry, costume and estate
pcs., wrist/pocket watches,
class ring, etc., broken or not.
Silverware
sets,
trays,
trophies, etc., Coins of all sorts,
Proof sets, Silver dollars and
other coinage collections! All
types of Old Advertising
Signs, Military items to include
Daggers, Swords, Bayonets,
guns,
medals,
uniforms,
helmets etc. Old toys, train
sets, dolls, metal trucks, old
games, model car kits from the
’60s,
old
bicycles,
motorcycles,
pedal
cars,
Matchbox, action figures, Pre1970’s Baseball cards, comic
books, etc.! Old picture frames,
prints and oil paintings, old
fishing equipment, lures, tackle
boxes! Post Card albums, old
coke machines, pinball, juke
boxes, slot machines, musical
instruments, guitars of all
types,
banjos,
horns,
accordions, etc. Old cameras,
microscopes, telescopes, etc.
Just like on T.V. We buy all
things seen on “Pickers” and
the “Pawn Shop” shows!! Call
or Bring your items in to our
4,500 square foot store!! 64
Main Street., Monson (“The
Old Bowling Alley”) We are
your Estate Specialists!! Over
30 yrs. in the Antique Business!
Prompt Courteous Service!
Open Wed.-Sat. 10:00- 5:00
Sun. 12:00- 5:00 (413)2673729.
A B Hauling and
Removal Service
*******A & B HOUSEHOLD
REMOVAL SERVICE*******
Cellars, attics, garages cleaned,
yard
debris.
Barns,
sheds,
demolished.
Swimming
pools
removed. Cheaper than dumpster
fees and we do all the work.
Lowest rates. Fully insured.
(413)267-3353, cell (413)2228868.
*****
A CALL WE HAUL
WE TAKE IT ALL
WE LOAD IT ALL
Lowest Rates,
accumulations, junk, estates,
attics, garages, appliances,
basements, demo services
10% disc. with this ad.
All Major CC's
CALL NOW (413)531-1936
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********A A CALL – HAUL IT
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Bulk trash removal, cleanouts,
10% discount with this ad. Free
Est. (413)596-7286
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
Reaching our online readers and homes in
50 local communities every week.
ADVERTISER NEWS
23 Southwick Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 786-7747
Fax: (413) 786-8457
◗ THE BARRE
GAZETTE
5 Exchange Street
P. O. Box 448
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4000
Fax: (978) 355-6274
◗ QUABOAG CURRENT
80 Main Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-3505
Fax: (413) 967-6009
◗ THE CHICOPEE
REGISTER
(413) 592-3599
Fax: (413) 592-3568
◗ COUNTRY JOURNAL ◗ THE REGISTER
P.O. Box 429, 5 Main Street
Huntington, MA 01050
(413) 667-3211
Fax: (413) 667-3011
◗ THE SUN
(413) 612-2310
Fax: (413) 592-3568
◗ THE JOURNAL
REGISTER
24 Water Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8393
Fax: (413) 289-1977
◗ THE SHOPPING
GUIDE
24 Water Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8393
Fax: (413) 289-1977
24 Water Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8393
Fax: (413) 289-1977
◗ THE SENTINEL
P. O. Box 601
10 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-5999
Fax: (413)323-9424
◗ SOUTHWICK
SUFFIELD NEWS
23 Southwick Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 786-7747
Fax: (413) 786-8457
◗ THE TOWN
REMINDER
138 College Street, Suite 2
So. Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 536-5333
Fax: (413) 536-5334
◗ WILBRAHAM
HAMPDEN TIMES
2341 Boston Rd.
Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 682-0007
Fax: (413) 682-0013
◗ THE TOWN
COMMON
24 Water Street
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-8393
Fax: (413) 289-1977
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Services
Services
Carpentry
SNOWBLOWER
TUNE UP & REPAIR
HOME THEATER, AV Tech.
(Cert. ISF/HAA). The only Cert.
Installers in this area. Put in
theater for you or install a Plasma
the right way. Sales, service. 413374-8000, 413-374-8300.
www.a-v-tech.com
HOUSE REPAIRS, CARPENTRY, wood & alum. trim, doors,
gutters cleaned, etc. 30+ years
exp., insured.
Jim (413)2193355
A & M TUNE-UPS
Push lawnmowers, riding mowers
and small engine repair.
Work done at your home.
Call Mike
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
(413) 348-7967
ACE
CHIMNEY
SWEEPS.
Cleanings, inspections, repairs,
caps,
liners,
waterproofing,
rebuilds. Gutterbrush Installations.
Local family owned since 1986.
HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
BOB ROBILLARD’S ODD JOB
SERVICE,
Rubbish
removal,
attics, cellars, garages cleaned.
Light moving. Call someone you
know. (413)537-5090
PLUMBING JOBS DONE by fast
and accurate master plumber.
Small jobs welcome. Cheap hourly
rate. LC9070 Paul 413-323-5897.
SEAMLESS INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Epoxy concrete and
concrete restoration., sidewalks,
garages, basements. Call Brian
(413)563-6543, Kevin (413)8879706.
Fully
insured.
Free
estimates.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
~"GROW AS WE GO
LICENSED CHILDCARE"
OPEN HOUSE!~
Come check us out on
Saturday, November 14, 2015
9am-12pm for our first open
house! 4 Edward Street in
Wilbraham. #433-0702. 15+
years of teaching experience.
Hours/days of operation follow
the public school calendar.
Full/Part time available & sibling
discount. Meals & Snack
provided. Daily, interactive, fun
curriculum. Lic. #9022732
Cleaning Services
Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc.
Design & Build Team
“New World Technology with Old World Quality”
www.colonialinnovation.com
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
lic. & ins.
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
FREE PICK-UP ANY metal
household
items,
appliances,
pools, mowers, auto parts, yard
furniture, grills, fencing, boilers.
Call (860)970-4787.
October 22, 2015
WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies,
driveable
or
lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
Appliances
COLEMAN APPLIANCE SERVICE. Servicing all makes and
models of washers, dryers,
refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers,
air conditioners. Also dryer vent
cleaning. (413)536-0034.
BUSINESS CLEANING- TIRED
of doing your own cleaning or just
need a change? Call Marshall at
A.C.T Cleaning (413)374-7443.
Insured, references available
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside/ outside including
storms/ screens. Fully insured.
Free
estimates.
Call
Paul
(413)237-2053.
JEANNETTE’S
HOUSECLEANING. CHARGE by
the job. Please call (413)3159970.
Computer Services
COMPUTERS SHOULDN’T BE
frustrating or frightening. I’ll come
to you. Upgrades, troubleshooting,
set-up, tutoring. Other electronics
too. Call Monique (413)237-1035.
✦
Electrician
Home Improvement
Instruction
BILL CAMERLIN. ADDITIONS,
service changes, small jobs for
homeowners, fire alarms. Fast,
dependable, reasonable rates.
Insured, free estimates. E280333.
24 hour emergency service.
(413)427-5862.
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
10 am - 2 pm
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
710 Fuller Road
Chicopee, MA
Unitedcdl.com
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
JAMES
FERRIS:
LICENSE
#E16303. Free estimates. Senior
Discounts. Insured. 40 years
experience. No job too small. Cell
(413)330-3682.
Excavating
GARY GUERTIN EXCAVATING
Screened loam, Bobcat and mini
excavator services, grading and
land clearing, brush mowing,
concrete demolition, power raking
and oil tank removal. (413)5313538 or (413)583-3846.
Home Care
DO YOU NEED
CPR/RECERTIFICATION?
I am a CPR Instructor AHA
Accredited in Wilbraham looking to
provide CPR instruction to anyone
who needs it. I can travel. I have
all
my
own
equipment.
RN's/MD's/Nursing
Students/Babysitters/Nannies or
anyone who wants to learn.
Please call Bret Guidi 413-5634472 for more information.
Home Improvement
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
DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT
for all your exterior home
improvement needs. ROOFING,
SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS,
DECKS & GUTTERS. Extensive
references
available,
Fully
Licensed & Insured in MA. & CT.
Call GARY DELCAMP @ 413569-3733
DW
HOME
IMPROVEMENT
painting,
powerwashing,
Fall
Clean-ups, garage, cellar, attics
trash removal. Home & Business.
Fully insured. Free Estimates
(413)283-6826.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
JD WINDOWS AND DOORS,
installation of all types, best prices
and service. 20 years experience.
Licensed and insured (413)5259811.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
Garage Door Serv.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
dealer
specializing in sales, installation
service and repairs of residential
and light commercial overhead
garage doors and openers. Fully
insured. Free estimates. Call
(413)289-6550 or
www.menardgaragedoors.com
Landscaping
**ALL SEASON**
Specializing
shrub trimming, pruning, design,
deliveries,
loader,
backhoe,
insured. Professional. Please call
Bob (413)537-5789 (413)5387954.
A+ ROZELL’S
LANDSCAPING &
TREE SERVICE
Full Service Property Maintenance
Bobcat & Chipper Service
Tree, Brush, Shrub,
Stump Grinding
Fully Insured
Competition Doesn’t Cut It!
413-636-5957
A-1 RICK BERGERON
LAWN CARE, INC.,
Palmer, MA
Commercial Plowing
Fall Clean-ups & Landscaping
Loader and Backhoe
Trucking
Over 30 yrs. in business
All Calls Returned
413-283-3192
CHAMPAGNE
LANDSCAPING
WEEKLY mowing, Spring, Fall
clean-ups, trimming, mulch, stone
beds, gutter cleaning. Total yard
maintenance. Call Dan (413)6824943
***A+ DEVENO LANDSCAPING*** FALL CLEAN-UP, Shrub
trimming, weekly maintenance,
bobcat service, new lawns, new
landscaping, brick pavers, walks
and patios.
Free estimates.
Residential/
Commercial
(413)746-9065.
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$27.00
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$27.50
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$29.00
27
Base Price
$29.50
FALL CLEAN-UPS,
LEAF PICK-UP,
GUTTER CLEANING,
SPRINKLER WINTERIZATION
Insured and Licensed.
Free Estimates
(413)364-8090
Quabbin
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Circulation:
50,500
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FALL CLEAN-UPS, GUTTER
CLEANING, shrub trimming.
Snow removal. Free estimates.
Call Carl- Pinette Landscaping
(413)221-2113.
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$28.00
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$30.00
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$34.50
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$35.00
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$35.50
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Base Price
$36.00
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SEAN-O’S SERVICES Fall cleanup, Garage, Attic, Cellar clean-up.,
Handyman
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IMMACULATE LAWN CARE
Fall cleans ups and more. Fully
insured. Call Josh (413)6687020
Lawn & Garden
ALL THREE ZONES.
Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
HYDROSEEDING AND LANDSCAPE Construction. Retaining
walls, walkways, patios, erosion
control, skid steer work, fencing,
plantings, loam, trenching, etc.
Free
estimates.
Medeiros.
(413)267-4050.
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pick-up. Keep your shrubs looking
sharp with our professional shrub
trimming. Call today to get 15% off
your Fall clean-up. We also offer
Senior Citizen Discounts. Certified
& Insured. Call Dave (413)4784212 for your free estimate.
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Moving
Roofing
Help Wanted
D’S HOME AND MOVE- Local
and long distance, residential and
commercial moving and hauling.
Free estimates and references.
Fully insured. (413)336-3786,
email
dshomeandmove@gmail.com.
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.
DRIVERS: LOCAL AGAWAM
DryVan, Flexible Schedule &
Experienced
Yard
Hostler
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Snow Removal
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.
Music
MUSIC LESSONS
LEARN to play the piano, flute,
guitar, or percussion.
Lessons are fun and affordable.
Beginner thru Advanced
Aaron (413)596-3555
aapilarcik@yahoo.com
Painting
Z M RELIABLE SNOW Removal
for
driveways,
sidewalks,
Residential or Commercial. Save
our number for roof shoveling! Call
(413)297-1403
Tree Work
AFFORDABLE
STUMP
GRINDING. Fast, dependable
service. Free estimates. Fully
insured. Call Joe Sablack. 1-413436-9821 Cell 1-413-537-7994
D’S HOME AND MOVE reliable
and experienced painters, interior/
exterior painting, sheetrock and
repair work at your home or
business. Fully insured. (413)3363786,
email
dshomeandmove@gmail.com.
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service.
From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
FORBES & SONS PAINTING &
STAINING, LLC Interior- all
applications, wallpaper removal,
drywall restorations, residential/
commercial/ new constructions.
Owner operated since 1985.
Booking Spring exterior work. Free
estimates. Insured. (413)887-1987
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING &
Wallcovering. Interior and exterior.
Residential, Commercial. Free
estimates. Quality workmanship.
Prompt Service. Steve Cavagnac
(413)536-9186.
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.
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
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Pets
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
FT/ PT DRIVERS wanted. Cash
paid nightly $100 to $200 per shift.
Must have car. $$$ Domino’s
Pizza, Hadley (413)256-8911.
HOUSEKEEPING AIDE
LIFE Care Center of Wilbraham
Full-time position available for
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. shift. Includes
every other weekend and holiday.
Housekeeping
experience
preferred. We offer great pay and
benefits in a team-oriented
environment. Steven Andre
413-596-3111 | 413-596-9072 Fax
2399 Boston Rd. | Wilbraham, MA
01095 Steven_Andre@LCCA.com
LifeCareCareers.com
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VETERINARY
TECHNICIANFULL time in our Springfield
and/or North Brookfield Veterinary
clinic. Previous experience a must.
Send resumé to
info@secondchanceanimals.org.
Drivers
LOCAL ENERGY COMPANY
with a reputation for delivering
quality
services
to
our
customers
looking
for
a
seasonal
qualified
and
experienced driver for home
heating oil deliveries in the
Pioneer Valley. Class B with
hazmat/tank
endorsement
required. Pay commensurate
with experience. Please send
resume to Human Resources
P.O Box 2858 Springfield, MA
01101 or email to
info@noonanenergy.com.
Real Estate
Help Wanted
CASHIER
NEEDED
SOUTH
Hadley Liquor Store. All shifts
available, 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days.
(413)736-5664.
DAYTIME WAITRESS, PARTTIME. Experience preferred. Apply
in person, see bartender for
application. Donovan’s Irish Pub,
(Eastfield Mall) 1655 Boston
Road, Springfield
REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
Christopher Heights of Northampton, a new 83 unit
assisted living community, is accepƟng applicaƟons for:
x
Companions (CNA/HHA, FT & PT)
x Housekeepers (FT & PT)
We are looking for friendly, customer service oriented
people who can serve residents and their families in a
caring, professional manner. If you would like to be a
part of our family oriented team, please contact our
temporary oĸce to complete an applicaƟon:
Christopher Heights of Northampton (temp. oĸce)
3 Olive Street, Suite 101, Northampton, MA 01060
tmcmullen@christopherheights.com
Phone: 413-584-0701 | Fax: 413-586-0431
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Commercial Rentals
COOPER'S COMMONS 159 Main
St, Agawam. 600 sq ft, ideal for
retail. Ground level, easy access,
great foot traffic. Space across lot
from Cooper's Gifts. Porch, double
doors, 4 windows. Light-filled
space, with 14 foot ceilings.
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inc
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Commercial Rentals
PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE SPACE
for rent in Ludlow: updated and
quiet office in a premier,
remodeled professional building;
new carpeting, lots of brightness
and natural lighting in the office,
ample free parking, front and rear
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plus utilities. 1st month's rent and
security deposit. Please call Rich
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Storage
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$350 for season up to six months.
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508-362-0533
OAKHAM- COMPLETELY REMODELED year round waterfront
Ranch on Lake Dean with dock. 5
rooms, 2 BR, 1 bath, and finished
walk-out basement to lake. New
deck off livingroom, new HW
flooring and carpeting, new SS
appliances, new windows, freshly
painted interior. Move-in ready.
$169,900. (413)519-4262.
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1.5 C-K Mandavi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.99
1.5 Yellow Tail - all varieties . . . . . . . . . . .9.99
1.5 Sutter Home - all varieties . . . . . . . . .9.99
Kendall Jackson Chard Case . . . . . . . 120.00
FULTONS HARVEST PUMPKIN PIE
& APPLE CREAM LIQUEURS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Best Served Chilled or On the Rocks
Family Run Business
Since Prohibition
1934
We Carry Local Hardwick Wines
10% OFF
ANY 3 BOTTLES OF WINE
2771 Boston Road
Wilbraham, MA
Across from the Fire Station
LIQUOR
750 Spuds Pumpkin Spice Vodka
Gluten Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99
750 Tullamore Drew . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.99
750 Henricks Gin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
750 Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch 36.99
750 Jameson Black Barrel . . . . . . . . . .36.99
1.75 Sobienski Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.99
1.75 Fris Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.99
1.75 Svedka Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17.99
1.75 Cuervo Golden Marg. . . . . . . . . .17.99
1.75 Exclusiv Vodka - distilled from wheat 17.99
1.75 Luksusowa Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . .18.99
1.75 Three Olives Vodka . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
1.75 Pinnacle Whip Cream Vodka . . . .19.99
1.75 Smir Reg & Flavors . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
1.75 Sky Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
1.75 Tito's Vodka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
1.75 Sailor Jerry Spice Rum. . . . . . . . .26.99
1.75 J. Red. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99
1.75 Kahlua Coffee Liq . . . . . . . . . . . .34.99
1.75 Wild Turkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.99
1.75 Bushmills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36.99
1.75 Ketel One . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.99
1.75 V-One Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.99
1.75 Jameson Irish Whiskey . . . . . . . .39.99
1.75 Crown Royal & New Apple . . . . .39.99
1.75 Belvedere Vodka . . . . . . . . . . . . .42.99
1.75 Makers Mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
1.75 Knob Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.99
1.75 Black Velvet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.99
ALL SINGLE MALTS 10% OFF

October 22, 2015 - Wilbraham Hampden Times

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