February 18, 2016 - chicopeeregister.com
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February 18, 2016 - chicopeeregister.com
Register Chicopee Local news. Local stories. Local advertisers. Baby boomers and bayou blues Public Safety Page 4 In the Classroom Page 9 FREE Sports Pages 12 Volume 18 • Number 5 THURSDAY, February 18, 2016 Tipping the keys to a future RiverMills celebrates Mardi Gras By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Senior Center at RiverMills resonated with the sounds of New Orleans in a full-fledged Mardi Gras celebration, jumpstarting what will become a monthly effort to provide evening programming for Chicopee’s senior citizens. Dozens of seniors flocked to a fully decorated lower level of RiverMills in the early evening on Feb. 9, treated to warm tunes provided by The Agawam Melody Band on a markedly frigid night. Light refreshments followed the musical performance. “The music was great and it was nice to see so many people come out for it. See mardi graS page 8 Restaurant patron gives a car to sushi chef By Emily Thurlow Staff Writer T hough tipping may be considered rude in parts of Huang “Shubai” Hui’s native homeland of China, when a patron of Ichiban Chinese & Japanese Restaurant left the sushi chef gratuity totaling to much more than 18 percent, he wasn’t upset – he was outright shocked. At the end of his dining experience, Chicopee resident Paul Davis didn’t hand Hui any dollars; he handed him a set of keys. “I can’t’ believe it,” Hui said describing the generous gift. “I never thought someone would give a gift or a surprise like this for me!” Hui spent his formative years in the Fujian Province of China in Hujiang. When he was only 6 years old, he lost his father. An only child being raised by his mother, at 19, in search of a “better life” he decided to move to the United States. “I wanted to make her [my mother] proud,” he explained. “In the beginning, it was really rough.” Although he learned some English while in school in China, moving to a new country where the main language isn’t native to you, Hui said was chal- Fundraiser expected Hockey players have heart to be ‘cat’s Chicopee High seniors assemble meow’ valentines for seniors Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer By Emily Thurlow Staff Writer CHICOPEE – Last year, the Halfway Home Cat Rescue’s annual Spaghetti Supper was an overwhelming success, drawing 235 attendees for the organization’s largest fundraiser. And this year, the event is set for its fourth installment on Feb. 20, primed for its greatest attendance to date. Held at the Moose Family Center at 244 Fuller Road in Chicopee, the Halfway Home Cat Rescue Inc. fourth annual Spaghetti Supper will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. The night highlighted by dinner, live music, special guests, door prizes, raffles and a cash bar will CHICOPEE – Valentine’s Day has become synonymous with cards, hearts, and love, but for the 11.8 million American seniors living alone and facing isolation, those associations may be out of reach. Chicopee hockey players and their families, however, made sure that the holiday was a real “barn burner” for recipients of meals through WestMass ElderCare Home Delivered Meal. Through a combined effort from students from Edward Bellamy Middle School’s Junior National Honor Society, Student C ou n ci l a n d I n t el l ec t ua l ly Impaired Program, students at the Kasak School of Dance, residents of West Springfield, and Loomis House Retirement Community, the Chicopee High School Varsity Hockey Team and See MEOW page 7 Hockey Booster Club assembled more than 700 handmade Valentine’s Day cards to accompany WestMass ElderCare’s home delivered meals. “We know that these unique handmade cards have brightened the lives of the many homebound individuals we serve, and are most grateful for the thoughtfulness of youth in participating in this project,” said Priscilla L. Chalmers, executive director of WestMass ElderCare, based in Holyoke. The initiative was spawned after one of the parents of the p l a y e r s , A n n m a r i e B r ow n , had discovered the website DoSomething.org. As part of the one of the largest global organizations for young people and social change, the site tackles volunteer campaigns that impact every cause. With the “Love Letters” campaign, the site invites youth to combat loneliness and depres- See heart page 15 lenging. “I had to talk to as many people as I possibly could,” he said. “That’s how you get better [at learning a language]. You talk to as many people as you can.” And he did. About a year after his arrival, Hui was able to touch base with the owners of Ichiban Chinese & Japanese Restaurant in South Hadley and has been a sushi chef with the business for the past three years. Though the now 23-year-old hangs up his hat in Chicopee, he continued to work hard and help support his mother, until a year ago, when she too, passed away. See future page 9 Huang “Shubai” Hui of Chicopee holds the keys to his new (to him) car that was given to him by a patron of the restaurant he works at. Turley publications submitted photo Turley Publications staff photo by Tyler W. Leahy St. Stanislaus School fifth grade students display their crazy hats and mismatched outfits. St. Stan’s students calculates for St. Jude’s By Tyler W. Leahy Staff Writer CHICOPEE – Donning crazy hats and mismatched clothes, St. Stanislaus School students celebrated one of their favorite Friday mornings of the academic year, raising funds for a cause close to their hearts. For the past eight years, St. Stanislaus School has participated in the St. Jude Math-A-Thon, typically coinciding with the school’s celebration of National Catholic Schools Week, taking place in the first week of February. Due to a snow day, St. Stanislaus’ Math-A-Thon event was held on Feb. 12. To make the day a full-on celebration, students are allowed to ditch their uniforms in favor of creative, wacky outfits – complete with zealous headwear. See CalculaTE page 9 ◆ in the city City children channel artists with ‘Let’s Gogh Art’ CHICOPEE – Looking for a creative outlet during school vacation? Children, ages kindergarten through fifth grade, are invited to explore “Art Ventures with Let’s Gogh Art!” This new four-day program, which runs from Feb. 16 to Feb. 19, includes unique features for each class, including: Castles and Skyscrapers, Glow in the Dark Art‐ ventures, Circus Art: Carousels and Clowns & Robots and Aliens. Sign up for one or all four! Chicopee Parks Department is excited about this new partnership. The classes will be held at the Parks and Recreation office from 10 a.m. to noon. The fee per day is $22 for residents, $25 for non-residents. Spaces are limited, so organizers so sign up early. Register online at GoghArtWestMA.com by clicking “Register Now” or at the Chicopee Parks and Recreation office, located on 687 Front St. Concert band seeks members for the 2016 concert CHICOPEE – The Greater Chicopee Area Community Concert Band is seeking members for the 2016 concert season. There are no auditions to join the band but prospective members should be able to read music and own a concert band instrument (flute, clarinet, etc.). There are no fees to join. The band is an allvolunteer, all-age, ensemble that rehearses in a friendly setting and performs a variety of music: show tune and movie arrangements, orchestral transcriptions, traditional marches, and other concert band selections. The band meets Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Chicopee Comprehensive High School band room. The rehearsal and concert season coincides with the school year. If you have recently thought about getting back into performing music, even if it has been many years since you’ve last played, visit the Facebook page (https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / Greater-Chicopee-AreaCommunity-ConcertBand-117247554973941/) to learn more or ask questions and then attend an upcoming rehearsal. Get Your NEWS published! We’ve made it more convenient to submit your news to the Chicopee Register. Log on to www.chicopeeregister.turley.com. You can submit press releases, photos, calendar items, letters to the editor and more! It’s quick and easy!! Submissions are accepted via email at chicopeeregister@turley.com. Our online newspaper flipbook is updated weekly too! Page ◆ February 18, 2016 ◆ City of Chicopee meeting notifications Thursday, Feb. 18 Board of License Commission, 6 p.m., Law Conference Room, 17 Springfield St. Willimansett Neighborhood, 6:30 p.m., Stefanik Elementary School, 720 Meadow St. Monday, Feb. 22 PVTA Paratransit Sub-Committee, 10 a.m., Second floor conference room, PVTA Administration Office, 2808 Main St., Springfield St. Patrick’s Parade Committee hosts ‘Family Irish Night’ CHICOPEE – The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee will sponsor a Family Irish Night on March 5 beginning at 6 p.m., at the Portuguese American Club, 149 Exchange St. in Chicopee. The public is invited. The 2016 Award Recipients and Colleen and Court will be in attendance. The evening will include a buffet of corned beef and chicken, and music by Ireland Parish. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased by calling Dayle at 413-4545717. The Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s mission is to promote Irish pride and culture through its many events. The committee organizes the annual Colleen Contest and Coronation Ball, constructs the Colleen’s award-winning float for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and awards scholarships to young women who plan to further their education at a college or university. Anyone interested in joining the committee, becoming a sponsor, or attending any committee events should logon to chicopeespc.com for more information. State Sen. Don Humason, R-Westfield, (center) presents commendations to Tom Knightly, Atkinson Award recipient, and Elin Gaynor, Woods Award recipient, at the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s President’s Dinner, held at the Castle of Knights on Jan. 30. Committee members honored at St. Patrick’s Parade President’s Dinner CHICOPEE – Awards were presented to at the annual St. Patrick’s Parade President’s Dinner in Chicopee. Chicopee Parade Committee members were honored for their contributions as both members of the team and in the city. Commendations were given out to Tom Knightly, Atkinson Award recipient, as well as Elin Gaynor, Woods Award recipient. John R. Beaulieu also received his official sash as 2016 President of the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. Turley Publications photos by Joel Rodowicz John R. Beaulieu receives his official sash as 2016 President of the Chicopee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee at the annual President’s Dinner. Scholarships available through local club CHICOPEE – The Polish Junior League of Massachusetts has announced that it will be awarding scholarships again this year. Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students, and one scholarship will be granted to a graduate or returning student. To be eligible, persons must meet the following criteria: Undergraduate scholarships: 1. Must be of Polish heritage. 2. Must be in second year or higher in an accredited college, university or diploma nursing school. 3. Must have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County). 4. Must never have received a scholarship from the Polish Junior League of Massachusetts. Graduate or non-traditional student: Josephine Karwoski Memorial Scholarship: 1. Must be female and of Polish heritage. 2. Must be currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate degree program, or a non-traditional student returning as an undergraduate student at an accredited institution. 3. Must have a permanent address in Western Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire County). 4. Must never have received a scholarship from the Polish Junior League of Massachusetts. Selection is based upon financial need and academic achievement. Applications are available at www.polishjuniorleaguema.org/applications or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope and your written request to: Polish Junior League Scholarship Chairperson, c/o 71 Gilbert Ave., Chicopee, MA 01013. Requests will be processed within two weeks. OPEE Summer Camp seeks staff C H I C O P E E – The Chicopee Parks Department is now taking applications for positions of director, assistant director, counselor and spe- cialists positions for their OPEE Summer Adventures program. Counselors must be at least 18 years old, or 17 if they have gone through the camp’s LIT program. Applications can be picked up at the 687 Front St. office. For more information, contact Dan at dwoodill@ chicopeema.gov. Chicopee Register ◆ in the city ◆ Crime stopper to math solver Former NYPD detective finds new challenge teaching middle school By Mike Lydick Staff Writer D eborah Maisonave spent 20 years helping to solve crimes on the streets of New York City. Now the former Chicopee resident is helping students in Agawam solve math problems. A teacher at Roberta Doering School, she started teaching in Agawam in September after 10 years at a Holyoke middle school. Maisonave retired from the New York Police Department in 2003 after a 20-year career. Promoted to detective in 1999, she began her law enforcement career in 1983 when she was appointed to the New York City Transit Police Department, which merged with the NYPD in 1995. Eligible to retire at age 42, she turned in her badge and gun and started looking for a new career. Maisonave thought about becoming a professional chef, but realized it would require nights and weekends: “I had had 20 years of that.” T h a t ’s w h e n s h e decided to pursue a second career as a math teacher. “I’m a logical thinker — I’ve always had an ease with math, especially as a student in high school and college,” she said. Knack for teaching She also knew she had a knack for teaching, having directed some personnel training while with the NYPD, but she decided to focus on a much younger age group for her second career. “As a newly retired cop, I had an edge that wouldn’t have boded well for me as a high school teacher,” she explained. “I chose to teach middle school math. Younger kids need a comfortable, safe environment to struggle with and find success with math - which is what I try to create in my classroom.” Another factor in her new career choice was her daughter — just 12 when Maisonave retired. “Her dad had recently passed away and I wanted to be on her schedule for once and more available for her,” Maisonave said. A native New Yorker, she and her daughter moved to Chicopee so Maisonave could be closer to her mother and her younger siblings, who had relocated to Western Massachusetts several years earlier. Using two years of college credits from a police science program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, she enrolled in classes at UMass Amherst. Maisonave graduated in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received her master’s degree to teach grades 1-8 math at Lesley University in Cambridge after she took classes for three years in satellite locations in Holyoke and Springfield. Her education career began when was hired for a paraprofessional position in Holyoke. She became a teacher and stayed there until the state takeover of the district last year. “I’m Hispanic and I had a comfort with the language and culture,” she said. “I left Holyoke because it was time for me to move on. Things radically changed after the state took over.” Seeking a new challenge, she applied for the position at Doering. T h e s c h o o l ’s p r i n c i pal, Sue Federico, said Maisonave’s experience as an NYPD detective indicated she was an experienced professional with people skills. “We don’t often have career law enforcement officers apply for teaching jobs, so I feel fortunate to have attracted Debbie to Chicopee Register Obituary Policy Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: obits@turley.com. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. Chicopee Register our school,” Federico said. Motivated professional Federico calls Maisonave a highly motivated professional who is very “positive, warm, and direct in her thinking. ... Debbie has a strong work ethic. She puts a lot of time into working with her students and planning her lessons. She takes a great deal of pride in her students’ accomplishments.” She added that Maisonave recognizes that students learn math concepts in different ways, so she teaches math several ways to help them solve problems. “Police officers and teachers are alike in that they like to help others,” said Federico. “Debbie obviously gets a lot of satisfaction helping students and families. Hiring Debbie has proven to be a wise decision.” Maisonave, one of only four math teachers at the school, teaches grade 5 intensive math. It’s like a regular math class, but with a smaller class size so she can provide concentrated support to students. “I love just teaching math,” she said “My students are on the low end of the academic scale in math and it’s a great challenge to teach them strategies that make math approachable so they can find success.” ‘A million shades’ As a law enforcement officer, Maisonave’s world was “very black and white.” Now, she finds it “a million shades of many colors.” As a cop, if someone broke the law, “I arrested you and there was very little in between,” she said. “I had no interest in why you broke the law. I was non-emotional and good at my job.” As a teacher, Maisonave said she has to figure out how best to help students succeed. “Both jobs are like solving a puzzle — a challenge I love to have.” Maisonave said she still misses police work, but has no regrets about changing careers. “It was time for me to move on,” she said. “Being a cop at 20 is a lot different physically than being a cop at 40.” Teaching at Doering is “a tremendous opportunity” said Maisonave. “I look forward to helping students find success and comfort in the math that they will use for the rest of their lives. I also hope I can inspire them to be anything they set their minds to be and do it well.” Turley Publications photo by Mike Lydick. Deborah Maisonave retired from the NYPD in 2003, and is now helping students solve math problems at Roberta Doering School. 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Tuesday, Feb. 9 A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested at 11:13 a.m. on Front Street on charges of carrying a dangerous weapon and school disturbance. Stefen M. Kervian, 25, of 25 River Rd., South Hadley, was arrested at 11:59 a.m. on Church Street for a WMS warrant. Turley Publications photo courtesy of Chicopee Police Chicopee Police Officer Jeanne Nowak was presented with challenge coin during her recent retirement party. Nowak retires after 32 years C H I C O P E E – On Friday, Jan. 29, the Chicopee Police Department bid farewell and best wishes to badge 2, Officer Jeanne Nowak, who retired after 32 years of service, 12 of which she worked as a detective during the 4 p.m. to midnight shift. “Nowak was always City firefighters are promoted CHICOPEE – Mayor Richard Kos announced the promotion of Miguel Flores to Fire Lieutenant and Thomas Lazarz to Fire Captain last Friday. “I am pleased to promote Lieutenant Flores and Captain Lazarz,” said Kos. They have both served in these positions on a temporary basis and their training and experience has prepared them to serve in this capacity fulltime.” Flores joined the Chicopee Fire Department in 1994 first as a Firefighter/EMT and has served as an Acting Captain and Temporary Lieutenant. Lazarz has been a member of the department since 1986 where he has served both as a Hazardous Materials Technician/EMT as well as a Temporary Captain. “I am glad to join Mayor Kos in the promotion of these two individuals,” said Provisional Fire Chief Dean F. Desmarais. “ T h ey w i l l c o n t i n u e to serve the people of Chicopee well.” Flores is the second Hispanic officer in the city’s history and second appointed in the last year. Able Gagnon was the first when his was appointed to Lieutenant in September 2015. They will officially begin their tenure in their new positions on Feb. 14. extremely helpful to all of our new rookies,” Michael Wilk, public information officer said. “You will be missed, and have earned this, enjoy!” She was presented with the department’s challenge coin by Police Chief William Jebb, and a cake by her fellow officers. Fire Service Commission selects new State Fire Marshal STOW - At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Fire Service Commission selected Peter J. Ostroskey, who is currently the deputy state fire marshal, to be the next state fire marshal. The state fire marshal serves as head of the state Department of Fire Services in the Public Safety Secretariat. When the Department of Fire Services was created in 1995, the Fire Service Commission was also created and charged with the responsibility of selecting the state fire marshal. Deputy Fire Marshal Ostroskey joined the Department of Fire Services in 2012 and is currently responsible for the day-to-day operations of the agency. He has 30 years of experience in the fire service rising through the ranks from private to the position of fire chief in Uxbridge. Previously he was the deputy director of the Statewide Emergency Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Board, now known as the State 9-1-1 Department. Wednesday, Feb. 10 A 15-year-old juvenile was arrested at 9:18 a.m. on Dare Way on a charge of school disturbance. Thursday, Feb. 11 Scott P. Letourneau, 30, of 6 Patriot Ridge Lane, Wilbraham, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. on Chicopee Street on charges of operating under the influence of liquor, failure to stop for a red lens or stop sign and leaving the scene of property damage. Michelle T. Brown, 43, of 319 Stafford Road, Monson, was arrested at 5:03 p.m. on Hampden Street on charges of operating under the influence of liquor, refusing to produce license of registration and possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Friday, Feb. 12 Paul A. Layte, 25, of 15 Donlyn Drive, Chicopee, was arrested at 3:52 p.m. on Church Street for a WMS warrant. Luke A. Felsentreger, 35, of 96 Pierce St., West Springfield, was arrested at 10:29 p.m. at the intersection of Chicopee Street and Charbonneau Terrace on a WMS warrant and charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unregistered operation of a motor vehicle and uninsured operation of a motor vehicle. Saturday, Feb. 13 Scott E. Cortis, 46, of 50 Eddy St., Springfield, was arrested at 11:02 a.m. at the intersection of Sheridan Street and Memorial Drive on a WMS warrant. Compiled by Staff Writer Tyler W. Leahy Lesser sees opioid crisis up close at Baystate Visit highlights impact of opioid overdoses on emergency rooms SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Eric P. Lesser, D-Longmeadow, toured Baystate Medical Center’s Emergency Department this week to see the effects of the opioid crisis firsthand. “Opioid overdoses are flooding emergency rooms across Massachusetts, notably right here in Springfield,” Lesser said. “This visit was an important opportunity to learn what our medical practitioners are doing to save as many lives as possible, and how we can work together to help reverse the opioid crisis,” Sen. Lesser said. T h e t o u r wa s l e d b y Dr. Niels Rathlev, Chair of Baystate’s Emergency Medicine department, and was attended by several Baystate Medical Center officials, including Baystate Health President and CEO Mark Keroack and Baystate Medical Center President Nancy Shendell-Falik. In addition to opioid overdoses, officials discussed the need for improved mental health services and continued efforts to fight stigma against those with mental health conditions. “We had a very productive meeting with Sen. Lesser, it was an opportunity to discuss our new and innovative methods of managing the opioid crisis here in Western Mass. Our physicians in the Emergency Department are on the front lines of this public health crisis and working tirelessly every day to save lives, while facilitating the accessibility of substance abuse treatment. We so appreciate the Senator’s time and interest,” Rathlev said. Suspected cases of heroin overdose emergency room admissions tripled at Baystate during the period of Fall 2014 to Fall 2015, according to hospital officials. The Massachusetts Senate passed a substance abuse treat- ment and prevention bill last fall, and the House passed its own bill earlier this month. The two bills are now in a HouseSenate negotiating team, who will develop a final bill to send to Gov. Charlie Baker. Opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts rose 228 percent from 2000 to 2014. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed 791 opioid-related deaths from January to September 2015. You can follow the Chicopee Register on facebook! Watch for breaking news and updates to local stories. Page ◆ February 18, 2016 Chicopee Register ◆ business briefs Give kids a smile CHICOPEE – Children’s Dentistry of Chicopee will be hosting a free dental clinic for children with no insurance on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Children’s Dentistry of Chicopee, 21 Bay State Road in Chicopee. Staff and students from Harvard School of Dental Medicine as well as members of the Mass Academy of Pediatric Dentistry will be providing treatment along with other pediatric dentists. All children are welcome. Scheduled appointments are suggested but walk ins are welcome. Tooth decay is the most common childhood disease. Three out of five children are affected by tooth decay, 17 million children are without dental care, and 19 percent of children ages 2 to 19 have untreated cavities. Brush up on your pet’s oral health C H I C O P E E – When is the last time you checked Fido’s pearly, or not so pearly, whites? Many pet owners do not realize how important oral care is for their pets nor think it is a priority. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, which brings to light the importance of caring for your pet’s oral health. Don’t turn your nose to your pet’s bad breath! Bad breath can be a sign of serious health problems for your precious pooch. According to the American Ve t e r i n a r y M e d i c a l Association, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by the age of three. Along with bad breath, signs of dental disease can include loose or discolored teeth, teeth covered in tarter, drooling, bleeding from the mouth, dropping food from the mouth, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Good dental health is just as important for pets as it is for humans. Poor dental health can lead to serious health problems such as heart, lung, and kidney disease. While February is National Pet Dental Health Month, your p e t ’s d e n t a l h e a l t h should be a daily ritual all year long. Housing for veterans informational meeting to be held on Feb. 23 C H I C O P E E – Veterans Affairs and MassHousing seek eligible service members, veterans, and surviving spouses interested in learning more about the VA Home Loan Guarantee and MassHousing Operation Welcome Home Loan and other housing-related programs. To help veteran and families purchase a home with virtually no money down, a briefing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Chicopee Main Library, located at 449 Front St. in Chicopee. VA “stands behind” the loan by guaranteeing a portion of the loan. VA Home loan options include purchasing a home, cash o u t r e fi n a n c i n g , a n d interest rate reduction loans. Information on VA Adaptive Housing Grants and VA Service Connected Property Tax deductions Chicopee Register will also be available. MassHousing is a quasi-government a l a g e n cy c o m m o n ly referred to as the Commonwealth’s affordable housing bank. M a s s H o u s i n g ’s n e w “ O p e r a t i o n We l c o m e Home” loan program can help veterans, active-duty military, members of the Reserves and National Guard, and Gold Star Families purchase a home with little or no down payment. For some borrowers in Massachusetts, the Operation Welcome Home loan is a good alternative to the VA loan as eligibility criteria for the two loan programs differ. Join in on learning more about your home loan options from the VA and MassHousing! Interested parties should RSVP to the Chicopee Department of Veterans Services Office at 413594-3470 by Feb. 19. business ◆ SSO celebrates Black History Month with Porgy and Bess SPRINGFIELD - In honor of Black History Month, Maestro Kevin Rhodes and the Springfield Symphony Orchestra will present a special evening of music and spoken word. On Saturday, Feb. 27, the SSO program will include the concert suite version of George Gershwin’s immortal American opera, Porgy and Bess - featuring four visiting vocal soloists and the Springfield Symphony Chorus. The evening’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors open at 6:00 p.m. All SSO performances are held at Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield, MA. An Evening of Special Guests, the “Duke,” and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The nearly-hour-long concert suite from Porgy and Bess features performances from four vocal soloists: Laquita Mitchell & Othalie Graham (sopranos), Robert Mack (tenor) and Kenneth Overton (baritone) who will be joined by the Springfield Symphony Chorus in giving life to George and Ira Gershwin’s operatic interpretation of life on the fictitious “Catfish Row” in the 1930s. Rhodes notes that, in addition to per- forming the classic musical numbers from Porgy and Bess, the evening’s program will include equally superb-and lesser known-music from the Gershwin production. The evening will also include music from jazz great Duke Ellington’s rarely heard ballet, The River, and the SSO will combine orchestration with the spoken word in a moving performance of Joseph Schwantner’s New Morning for the World. Renowned actor Avery Brooks will join in this work, narrating the words of civil-rights l e a d e r R eve r e n d D r. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Brooks is best known for his performances in American History X and the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Spencer For Hire. Also included in the evening’s special program will be a performance of Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man. “I selected this work because it serves to inspire and unite like few works I know,” said Rhodes. “I felt that musically it is the embodiment of Dr. King’s ethos-and a perfect way to enhance our evening.” Plan to be at Springfield Symphony Hall on Feb. 27 for this stirring evening in recognition of America’s political and cultural African-American leaders. The evening’s performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. with doors open at 6:00 p.m. The performance will be held at Springfield Symphony Hall, 34 Court Street, Springfield, MA. To purchase tickets, visit www. SpringfieldSymphony. org, contact the SSO Box office at 413-7332291, or visit in person at 1350 Main Street (MassLive.com building), Springfield, MA 01103. Every ticket includes free, secure parking Free concert-night parking is available at the I-91South and I-91North Springfield Parking Authority garages, and the Tower Square / Marriott garage for ticket holders. “We have plenty of free, secure parking, all very close to Springfield Symphony Hall,” said Marketing Director, Ann Rasmussen. “Even during the I-91 Viaduct and MGM construction work, ticket holders will find it easy and convenient to park. And our website also includes updated information on downtown construction detours.” Classicalconversations Deepen your musical experience with “Classical C o nve r s a t i o n s ” p r i o r to the musical program. Free to concertgoers, this informal discussion will be led by none other than Maestro Rhodes himself, and also includes consideration of your questions regarding the works to be performed that evening. “Classical Conversations” begins at 6:30 p.m. at Symphony Hall. Casual and informative, this event will provide a context that will allow you to more fully enjoy the evening’s program. Sponsoring organizations The Springfield S y m p h o ny O r c h e s t r a extends thanks to the organizations sponsoring the Gershwin’s ‘Porgy and Bess’, Copland, Schwantner & Ellington performance - including Concert Sponsor Baystate Health, Soloist Sponsor Teed Capital Management, and Media Sponsors The Republican and WEIB 106.3 Smooth FM. MassMutual Financial Group is the official sponsor of the 72nd concert season. For more information on the 2015-2016 concert season, call the SSO Box Office at 413733-2291 or visit www. SpringfieldSymphony.org. Basic firearms safety course offered on March 5 CHICOPEE – A basic firearms safety course will be held Saturday, March 5 at the Knights of Columbus, 460 Granby Road in Chicopee. Class is from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The cost is $85 per NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement. person, which includes light refreshments and lunch. This class is a prerequisite for those wishing to apply for a license to carry or FID card. Class size is limited. First come, first serve. Contact the course instructor, Kevin Joslyn at 413-543-3505, to reserve a spot. Last date to reserve a spot is March 1. Private LTC instruction of the Basic Firearms Safety Course certification in Hampden and Hampshire County is also offered. Host a private session. Have a class in the privacy of your home for you and your friends. Contact the course instructor for information, 5433505. WE WILL HELP YOU MOVE ONE ITEM, OR HELP YOU MOVE UP TO FOUR ROOMS! RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES MOVE WITHIN SAME RESIDENCE • APARTMENTS TO & FROM STORAGE UNITS • VACATION HOMES CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFO (413) 539-9319 MOVING ONLY WITHIN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS February 18, 2016 ◆ Page ◆ opinion EDITORIAL Changes needed, for the record(s) R evised state law regarding the distribution of public records has been slow to come – kind of like making a request for such documents, at times – but it looks like changes are very close now. It’s important that the conference committee reconciles the recent state House of Representatives and Senate bills in this session and pressure be placed on the governor to sign it as soon as possible. The current law, created in the early 1970s, is archaic and desperately needs reworking, especially in light of new technology and the dysfunctional process by which the media and the general public try to obtain information denied to them. Ready access to information is vital to maintain the public trust that has been steadily eroded over the years. It’s just a shame it took this long for Massachusetts to get in line with the vast majority of the country on these matters. The House version of the legislation, called “An Act to improve public records” and the Senate version, “An Act improving the administration and enforcement of the public records law” have much in common, including requiring each community and public agency to appoint a “records access officer” answerable to the Secretary of State’s office through which public records requests are documented and processed and the requirement of making many standard documents such as minutes, awarded bids and budget information available electronically. Many municipalities and agencies already have these documents on their websites and sometimes, a request from the public can simply involve a reference to the website. One of the more controversial elements of the language in both bills, as far as some local officials are concerned, is the inclusion of the potential award of legal fees to a plaintiff who appeals a denied request to court, as well as a $1,000 to $5,000 fine if it is determined a request was rejected illegally. Remember, though, that such punitive damages are available on appeal, and could be quite some time from an initial request. The simple fact is that many legitimate public records inquiries are abandoned for fear of legal costs the average person cannot afford. The community or agency personnel are not without their own recourse, as they have the ability to recoup time and reasonable costs for searching and producing information sought by the media or general public. Probably the best part of the legislation in both the House and the Senate, however, is the ability of the records access officer to work with the state to produce educational materials which would instruct both the community and its leaders. Everyone needs to be brought up to speed on what is and isn’t a public document, and some boards withhold information due to lack of knowledge. By the same token, some requests are unnecessarily cumbersome because the inquirer didn’t know exactly what to ask for or what was available. At the end of the day, people have the right to know about how the public business is conducted, even when it’s not pretty. WE CARE ABOUT YOUR NEWS! ◆ Stepping into our comfort zones By Joan E. B. Coombs Guest Columnist C ontemporary advisors often stress that we need to “get out of our comfort zones.” “S-t-r-e-t-c-h beyond your surroundings!” “Tackle uncomfortable tasks, issues, or jobs with courage!” However, there are times when we all step into our comfort zones because we want to and we need to. Whether it’s early morning, late afternoon, or later in the evening, when we slip into our own, unique comfort zone – it’s consoling. Or, if it’s before we face the day ahead, or after school, college, or daily workloads, just the ease of getting into our own soft space, it’s comforting. Even toddlers experience and enjoy familiar comfort zones. Years later, preschoolers snuggle or play in, and try-on-forsize, their parents, or older sibling’s territory. All through school years, growing pains extend boundaries, and new, safe, comfort zones are sought and found. Then, some comfort zones are packed for college years. As years pass, adults often bring comfort zones into their homes. Decades come when the favorite, cozy, snug fitting consoles, get well worn and become threadbare, with only soothing memories of what once was. Time to fix the underfoot need, and to seek and find the safest route. We find that each step is renewed when we can stand firm, and fully supported in our own, unique comfort zone. When staying inside within familiar areas or stepping outside into wide-open, new-horizon territories, stability is vital for a sure-fit. No doubts about it. The comfort zone found in household slippers is definitely underrated. Actually, it seems floored. Children of all ages enjoy the sports, or character cushy, fleece zones with soft linings. (Ms. Anonymous was given white, floppy-eared, bunny slippers one Easter, by her preteen daughter.) Young ladies of all ages warm up in hand-knit snuggly-wugglys. Boys and men may buck up to leather or suede styles. Those who change their mind often wear flip-flops. While senior folks stay safe with non-skid slippers that help prevent falls. Jest thinking. Maybe getting out of our comfort zone can also be when we step out of our slippers? But, for now, may I invite you to think “outside the circle”? Later today, when we slide into our comfy slippers, would we be, in fact, stepping into our comfort zones? Joan Coombs shares a weekly series of light humor – “slices of life, fresh from the oven of experience” – through her column. She’s a former resident of Chicopee, and writes about national topics, as well as lesserknown events that occur in day-to-day life. The Chicopee Register welcomes submissions of news in or related to Chicopee and its residents. Our "People News," is filled with submitted engagement announcements, wedding announcements, birth announcements, your new baby or news about your 25th or 50th anniversary celebrations. 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Page ◆ February 18, 2016 @ Chicopee Register The Chicopee Register is published by Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com Chicopee Register ◆ mEOW from page 1 cost $18 for adults and $9 for children. Tickets will be available at the door. Special guests will include local pet celebrities “Toto the Tornado Kitten” and rescued Ludlow dog “Jameson.” Eric Gulbrandsen will perform music. “The spaghetti supper is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We make a few thousand dollars and that goes towards the cats and kittens in our care,” said Halfway Home Cat Rescue Inc. President Robin Fiskaa. “Usually every year we have at least one or two cats that need major surgery. This year we do have a cat that needs an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and money will go towards that.” Fiskaa explained that Halfway Home Cat Rescue Inc. also utilizes funds raised at the Annual Spaghetti Supper to offset the general cost of veterinary bills as well as the cost of “kitten season” in the spring, in which the organization is inundated with pregnant cats and small kittens they care for. Halfway Home Cat Rescue is a foster-based nonprofit organization dedicated to cat and kitten rescue, care and adoption, providing services for approximately 240 cats per year. The rescue also has a partnership with the Petco location in Enfield, hosting adoption clinics once a week. Fiskaa, a Ludlow resident and teacher at Chicopee High School, started the organization with longtime friend, Meghan Boulais (serving as vice president), a Holyoke resident. The two operate the organization’s post office box out of Chicopee. Fiskaa explained that as the group has grown, it became a logical step for Halfway Home Cat Rescue Inc. to officially hold the status of a 501c3 organization this year. Fiskaa explained that she believes the Annual Spaghetti Supper has grown so much because attendees enjoy the event and come back every year. Halfway Home Cat Rescue Inc. mostly relies on social media outreach to broadcast the event, she said. “I think people like us and really think the event is so much fun,” said Fiskaa. “We have people that come every year and actually wait for it to come back around… we’re always adding more tables and chair every year.” The rescue will sell their merchandise at the Feb. 20 fundraiser and will also accept donations. The organization is in the planning stages of a March fundraising effort that will help a rescue group they consider a “sister organization,” in Jamaica whom they often work closely with in adoption and rescue efforts. For more information, Fiskaa can be contacted at 413-237-6271. BUSINESS Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the news realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, through their ad representatives. For more information on business coverage for The Chicopee Register, please email chicopeeregister@ turley.com. future from page 1 “It was hard,” Hui said with downcast eyes fighting back tears. “But as a Christian, I know everything can pass…you have to keep going. Life is a wonderful, beautiful thing and we have to enjoy every minute.” Upon retiring as a Major in the U.S. Marine Corps from Westover Air Reserve Base, Davis, a native of New Jersey, decided to remain in Chicopee and has been living in the city now for eight years. Having been stationed in Japan and traveling to Thailand, China and other Asian countries, Davis said he had grown very fond of the cuisine and was on the search for a restaurant that could accommodate that when he found Ichiban. “ I ’v e b e e n c o m Chicopee Register ing here [to Ichiban] for years. The staff is always so friendly and polite. It’s my favorite restaurant,” he said. “Shubai is one superb sushi chef and treats all of his customers with the greatest of respect and courtesy. He’s always cheerful, positive and remains in a happy mood – no matter what.” As a “regular,” Davis frequents the establishment a few times a week. On one occasion, he inquired about Hui’s future goals in life and he mentioned that he would one day like to get a car – a silver Honda. In the spirit of helping others, he decided to facilitate the process and purchase a vehicle for him - a silver Hyundai – which although wasn’t exactly a Honda, it was “close enough” – Accent. Because the car had a few minor repair issues, he decided to take the vehicle to the Westover Job Corps in Chicopee in the city ◆ Turley Publications staff photos by Emily Thurlow Chicopee’s youth share their attitudes on affection Khloe Velez, 5 Love is when somebody blows someone else a kiss. I love my mommy; she’s my valentine. A: Kayliana Urbina, 7 I think love is a really special thing that makes you happy. I love my sister Kia because she’s special…and she buys me toys and candy, but Jacob is my valentine. A: – the nation’s largest residential education and vocational training program for the economically disadvantaged youth – for assistance. “Mr. King and his highly motivated automotive students, in assoc i a t i o n w i t h A d va n c e Auto, did a remarkable job in diagnosing and repairing all of the problems in a most professional manner,” Davis said. Once the vehicle was finished, Davis stopped into his favorite restaurant for a meal and presented the keys to Hui. “ Yo u k n o w, y o u always hear of these stories where people help other people out, and I wanted to do that for him,” he said. “If you are in a position to help people, you should. I don’t have children, and Shubai is a good man. I have a lot of respect for the amount of work and time he puts into everything – all with a In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, staff at The Chicopee Register thought it would be a great idea to share some honest sentiments from the heart from some of our youngest readers. During a recent visit to the Boys & Girls Club in Chicopee, we asked a handful of members: “What is love?” “Where is love found?” and “Does your heart beat for anyone in particular?” The following is their answers that were collected. From our hearts to yours… Hannah Pittsinger, 11 Va l e n t i n e ’s Day is about loving and caring and giving things to people you love. Love is when you feel something for someone and you’re happy around them. My valentine is my dad. A: Johnell Perez, 5 Va l e n t i n e ’s Day is about hearts and love and love is about sharing. I love my mom and dad because they’re family. A: Yaritza Peguero, 10 Love is a gut feeling. You have to express it. I have a crush…but I can’t tell who it is. A: Jassidy Brandon, 6 Va l e n t i n e ’s Day is a day that people tell you they love you and you tell them you love them. Love is when you tell someone you love them, like my mom, dad and my friends. A: Kayden Dame, 11 Love is when you have someone close to you that you care about. Me, I love my mom. A: Isaac Rosadobodon, 10 Va l e n t i n e ’s Day is about giving and caring for others. Love is something you can’t stop. My mom always says that it’s something that bugs you inside until you tell someone how you feel. My grandmother is my valentine; I love her. A: smile on his face. Helping others and making a positive difference is what life is all about.” From here, Hui, whose favorite culinary creation is sashimi, has aims to one day open up a sushi restaurant of his own. “I’ll get there, someday. I know that I am blessed to meet such wonderful people like Paul,” he said. Chicopee resident and retired U.S. Marine Corps Major Paul Davis shakes hands with Ichiban Chinese & Japanese Restaurant Sushi Chef Huang “Shubai” Hui. Turley publications submitted photo February 18, 2016 ◆ Page milling about at ◆ ‘Experts in Arthritis’ workshop to be held Feb. 24 CHICOPEE – A free public seminar for people with arthritis and people who care about them will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, snow date is slated for Monday, Feb. 29. At the seminar, folks can learn about current scientific evidence and management strategies in the treatment and care of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis; what you can do to manage your arthritis; practical strategies to take control of arthritis; and updates on the role of the patient in disease management and the role of nutrition and exercise in disease management and Q&A. Register in person at the Rivermills Center or by calling 413-534-3698. For those with any questions, call Violet Suska, Health and Fitness Coordinator, ext. 117. The seminar includes free resources and refreshments, as well. rivermills ◆ Chicopee Senior Travel Club offers trips CHICOPEE - The Chicopee Senior Travel Club is offering the following trips: THE YOUNG IRELANDERS AT V E N U S D E M I L O , SWANSEA: A day out with great song and dance as only the Irish can do. The Young Irelanders, staring former members of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, perform on Thursday, March 10, at Venus DeMilo in Swansea MA. The sound the band creates is fresh and exciting, where traditional Irish music, Celtic music, folk music, jazz music, country music and popular music all come together to give rise to a very unique and multi-faceted sound. The package includes round trip motor coach, lunch, show, and driver gratuity. The price is $90 per person. MAPLE SUGAR MADNESS IN THE PIONEER VALLEY, DEERFIELD: A day of Maple Sugar Madness in the Pioneer Valley. The first stop will be North Hadley Sugar Shack. A guided tour will follow the maple syrup process, view boiling of sap and the tapped trees. This delightful New England family owned treasure also features a wonderful bakery and market store. The historic 1884 Deerfield Inn stands at the center of the village of Deerfield. Relax in the beauty and elegance of this historic inn. Enjoy a March Maple Menu for lunch at Champney’s Restaurant at the Deerfield Inn. $79 per person includes transportation, guided tour, lunch and gratuity. COUNTRY ROYALTY AT THE GARDE ARTS THEATRE WITH MOHEGAN SUN CASINO: Wednesday, April 20, an exclusive matinee show live from Branson with the two biggest legends of country music on the same stage…Hank Williams and Patsy Cline! Hank Williams Award winner Jason Petty re-creates the role he has become famous for, while Grammy nominat- ed singing sensation, Carolyn Martin, gives a jaw-dropping performance as Patsy Cline. In a show like no other, Petty and Martin pay tribute to the two most influential singers in country music history. $72 per person includes motor coach, free time at Mohegan Sun with bonus, and driver gratuity. CLAMS AND CASINO, RHODE ISLAND – C A P N ’ JAC K S A N D TWIN RIVERS CASINO: Enjoy a New England Boiled Dinner at Capn’ Jacks along with a visit to Twin River Casino with Casino Bonus. Twin River has Live Table Games - 65 newly opened games including: Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Big 6, Money Wheel, Three Card Poker and more! The package includes motor coach, lobster or prime rib lunch, visit to Twin River Casino with casino bonus and driver gratuity. RED SOX VS YANKEES AT YANKEE STADIUM: Join the Chicopee Senior Travel Club to Yankee Stadium on Saturday, May 7, to see the Red Sox play the Yankees at Yankee Stadium. $114 per person includes a visit Monument Park, view pre-game warm-ups, reserved game seats, round trip motor coach and driver gratuity. Only four seats remain. TRANSATLANTIC CRUISE: The Chicopee Senior Travel Club is accepting reservations for our Trans-Atlantic Cruise from September 8 through 24 on Princess Cruises new Regal Princess. Sail from Copenhagen, Denmark to New York City with stops at Kristiansand, Norway; Bergen, Norway; Glasgow, Scotland; Belfast, Ireland; Cork, Ireland; and Boston. Price depends on cabin and includes air to Copenhagen, cruise, taxes, and insurance. For more information or to register call the Travel Desk, 534-3698, ext. 113 Monday through Friday, noon to 3 p.m. Turley Publications staff photo by Tyler W. Leahy The Agawam Melody Band performs at the Feb. 9 “Mardi Gras” party held at the RiverMills Center, the first event of what will become monthly evening programming for seniors. CLUES ACROSS 1. Basics 4. Paper container 7. Diving ducks of N America having a bluish-gray bill 9. Spruce 11. Sacred choral composition 14. Ear lobe decoration 16. S Am. wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers 17. 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North-central 45. Author George Indian city Bernard 12. Chit 47. Old world, new 13. Reverences 49. Tiny insectivorous 14. Inspire with love W. Indian bird 15. Endocrine gland 51. British School 18. Biblical name for 52. Moroccan coastal Syria region 20. The woman 53. Radioactivity unit 24. Heroic tale 57. Sheep sound please see answers on page 14 Page ◆ February 18, 2016 mardi gras from page 1 The decorations were very cheerful, so I think people were into it as soon as they got here,” said Chicopee resident Donna Blanchard. “It’s nice to have other activities offered and an opportunity to get together with people. Not everybody likes to go out late, so this is perfect timing. It works well.” The Mardi Gras party, sponsored by the Chicopee Council on Aging, is part of an effort to open RiverMills on the second Tuesday of every month until 7:30 p.m. The center is usually open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Especially for younger baby-boomers, I think they are looking for some later evening programming. This was our initial foray into an evening event, and it was scheduled for the day of Mardi Gras, so scheduling a band to play was a no-brainer,” said Council on Aging Program Coordinator Holly Angelo. “It went really well and I think people will be looking forward to our future evening events.” Angelo explained that from the RiverMills patrons she has talked to, a desire to attend evening programming is mixed. Some seniors have expressed that they do not like to drive in the nighttime, while others would like the ability to frequent the center beyond its usual 4 p.m. close time. The Council on Aging is in the process of planning future evening events at RiverMills on the second Tuesday of every month. The Council plans to host a movie night in March in conjunction with the Chicopee Public Library. In April, a birdhouse-painting event will be scheduled. Finite dates and times will be announced. “We want to serve as many older adults as we can,” said Angelo. “Some people will come here during the day and others won’t. We want to provide options to people. We serve more than 200 adults every day and we’re expanding. We’re working on new daytime programming as well.” Chicopee Register ◆ in the classroom Celebrating ‘Catholic Schools week’ CalculaTE from page 1 “All children participate, kindergarten through eighth grade and they love it,” said St. Stanislaus School administrator Karen Shea. “We create a fun atmosphere in which to do math and we have older children helping the younger children.” Shea explained that through family pledges and contributions, St. Stanislaus School raises between $3,000 and $4,000 every year for the St. Jude Math-A-Thon. In advance, teachers explain to students the services St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital provides to children and their families. “Our students understand cancer through experiences with family and friends…it really touches them when they see pictures and information about children their own ages. It really has an impact on them and they want to help,” said Shea. Fo r t h e M a t h - A Thon, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital provides each student with grade-appropriate booklets of problems to solve, developed by Scholastic. “I love doing stuff for St. Jude…it’s such a great cause. I love helping other people and it’s also great to see all of the kids happy, wearing funny hats. It’s just a great place to be,” said 11-year-old Bobby Trigilio. Trigilio attested that with the fun outfits and music playing throughout the cafeteria, students seemed to get more excited about mathematics than ever before. “This is fun and it makes math more fun. I wore this graduation hat because no one else wore one like this,” said first grader Genieva Cataldo. For more than 35 years, the St. Jude Math-A-Thon has been America’s largest education-based fundraiser. “This is great for children learning the importance of helping others, particularly kids this own age,” said Sister Cecelia Haier. “It’s even more profound this year as we teach the students about the ‘year of mercy’ that Pope Francis has asked for, and this is a way to put that into action.” WILBRAHAM – Cathedral High School students celebrated the second day of “Catholic Schools week” by participating in a service project recognizing the sacrifice that veterans have given to our country since the American Revolution. Students purchased personal care and fun items recommended by the Friends of the Holyoke Soldiers Home to fill “care bags” for current residents. At the same, the students and staff learned about the sacrifice of four Navy Chaplains who gave up Harry S. Truman as “Four Chaplains” Sunday. All students signed bookmarks remembering the “Immortal Chaplains” with personal expressions of thanks to the residents at the Soldiers Home. As a result of this school-wide effort over 175 care bags were literally “stuffed” with everything from the bookmarks and playing cards to toothbrushes and toothpaste. Students and teachers alike all agreed that their efforts during this Catholic schools week exemplify the acts of faith and brotherhood in action. Cam Peritz of Palmer, Rachel Laflamme of Chicopee, and Jenny Ninh of Springfield help celebrate “Catholic Schools week.” St. Joan of Arc students navigate through language Jericho Brown Elms College plans events for Black History Month Turley publications submitted photo Students are excited to use the site’s fun tools and activities to navigate their learning experience. C H I C O P E E – Starting in January, Junior High students at St. Joan of Arc School began a computerized foreign language pilot program called “Duolingo.” Principal Paula Jenkins, computer teacher Mary Marra and Librarian Irene Ruel are excited to offer a choice of French and Spanish to grades 6,7 and 8 in the new Language Lab equipped with new laptops and headphones. Olczuk named to WNEU’s Dean’s List Cathedral High releases Dean’s List recipients SPRINGFIELD – David Olczuk of Chicopee, is among 56 students working toward a Doctor of Pharmacy degree who have been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2015. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher. Carvalho earns Dean’s List nod WESTFIELD – Matthew J. Carvalho, the son of Luis and Maria Carvalho of Chicopee, received aca- demic honors at Westfield State University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2015. 413.283.7084 Register their life vests to help sailors aboard the transport Dorchester that was torpedoed by a Nazi U-Boat on Feb. 3, 1943. The four chaplains and over 600 men died that night. Those who survived later testified that the last actions of the Chaplains were calming terrified sailors still on board the sinking ship, linked arm to arm in prayer as the Dorchester sank in frigid North Atlantic waters. The courage of the chaplains is still honored to this day on the first Sunday of February designated by President Turley Publications photos courtesy of Pope Francis High School • Check out For Sale, Services, Help Wanted and More • House Hunting - For Sale and Rentals • View the Classifieds in this publication and online 24/7 Chicopee ◆ SPRINGFIELD – Cathedral High School recently released their first and second quarter honors. Among the recipients from Chicopee are Rachel LaFlamme and Kelly Shea. CHICOPEE - The College of Our Lady of the Elms will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events including a lecture and speaker reception, a poetry reading, and a film screening. Members of the community may attend all of these events; they are free and open to the public. “Black History Month is an excellent opportunity to promote diversity, love, inclusion, equity, peace, and cultural understanding, and to come together in unity to celebrate cultural diversity at the college,” said Javier Venturi, lecturer in Spanish and the director of diversity and inclusion at Elms College, who coordinated the talk and reception. Poetry reading Poet Jericho Brown will read from his work at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Alumnae Library Theater. A recep- tion will precede the event at 7 p.m. Brown, an associate professor in English and creative writing at Emory University in Atlanta, has received a Whiting Writers Award, and fellowships from the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University and the National Endowment for the Arts. Film screening Venturi will host a screening of the movie Selma at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 29, in the Alumnae Library Theater. 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Dominique, majoring in Forensic Biology; Nickolas D. Manno, majoring in Accounting; Jeffrey L. Marafuga, majoring in Accounting; Anthony M. Montero, majoring in Accounting; Kaitlyn S. Wright, majoring in Psychology; Ameen A. Alkhabbaz, majoring in Industrial Engineering; Paige L. Bernard, majoring in Psychology; Matthew A. Jayko, majoring in Accounting; Ryan J. Kazeroid, majoring in Accounting; Zachary D. LeHouiller, majoring in Entrepreneurship; Mary K. Meunier, majoring in Psychology; Noah R. Moreau, majoring in Mathematical Sciences; Stephanie L. Moriarty, majoring in Pre-Pharmacy; Eric J. Piskorowski, majoring in Computer Science; A n d r ew J . S u l ew s k i , majoring in Management and Leadership; Daniel T. Wolf, majoring in Chemistry; and Ruishan Yu, majoring in Business Analytics Information Management. Western New England University is a private, independent, coeducational institution founded in 1919. Located on an attractive 215-acre suburban campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, Western New England serves 3,955 students, including 2,575 full-time undergraduate students. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs are offered through Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy, and the School of Law. Thrive! More than 100 million people read a printed newspaper each day – that’s more than watch the Super Bowl. American Idol or TV late news. Plus, many more read local papers online. Newspapers, in all forms, are still the primary source for news in the U.S. Chicopee Register Springfield College releases fall 2015 Dean’s List Chicopee High announces Honor Roll recipients HIGH HONORS Grade 9: Adam J. Amidon, Nicholas P. Ankiewicz, Tia M. Arce, Ashley E. Asselin, S amaliel C haez , A mber G. C hartier, Julian Colon, Alexis R. Cruz, Marissa A. DelMonte, Irina Dumanetskaya, Isabella R. Dyuteyev, S arah M. D ziedzic , A shley J. Fenton , Brooke J. Fenton, Dayanaris Fernandez, E mma F riderici , A ndre J. G allant , B rianna P. G illey -M urphy, V ictoria A. Guay, Charisma J. Hammon, Madison M. Hartling, Shania R. Hernandez, Philip R. Kaczor, Kerrighan A. Kijak, Madeleine I. Kufta, Kaitlyn M. Lambert, Madalyn A. Laroche, Na Young Lee, Meghan P. McDonough, Paola M. Melendez Rivera, S ara K M eyer, M ichael K. Palermo , Zaineb J. Radi, Matthew Ramcke, Olivia F. Raschilla, Joseph N. Ricardi, Emily F. Rosario, Michael Roskuski, Sulamita Sevostyanova, Lukasz Soja, Nathaniel Vega, and Cassidy Whitten. G r a d e 10: K a y l a B a t a l h a , E m m a B resnahan , A lison C hmielewski , J ared D ebettencourt , S avannah C. D espres , Seth M. 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G rade 12: D ianelise A cevedo , M eerim Altinbek, Katie Archambault, Madison Bernard, Taylor Boisjolie, Kayla Calaf, J illian C oulter, K rista D esrochers , C aitlin D onnelly, M ichael D o yle , Agnieszka Drap, Sara Dymek, Isabella Eduardo, Mia Facchini, Lissette Fuentes, Tanner G authier, M airyn H ernandez , Michaela Jesionowski, Natalia Kaczor, Ashley Karparis, Cody Lancto, Stephanie Lane, Payge Leary, So Min Lee, Austin L orion , E mi M elendez , S arah M iller, Kelley Nguyen, Karina Nudnaya, Angelica O biedzinski , K ailyn P lante , M agda Potrykus, Hailey Raleigh, Celina Rios, Thais Rivera, Noah Salmon, Samantha Sawicki, Lyudmila Sevostyanova, Taylor Shea, Liam St. Marie, Priscilla Villalona, Haylie Wawrzonek, Travis Williams, and Jeffrey Zebrowski. HONORS G rade 9: K atelynne B ell , M ackenzie Borek, Tomas Carney, Ruthy Collazo, A ustin C uevas , Pamela D e G ray, E lio E ncarnacion , A driana E wig , M arissa Fernandez, Szymon Filip, Luke Goehring, Dahiana Gonzalez Carrasquillo, Andrea H anechak , O wen H urler, A lexandrai Lambert, Eileen Lopez, Nahomy Lopez, Vincent Mason, Alicja Maziarz, Grace M c L ellan , D akota M c G overn , N oah Melendez, Brandon Mijal, Austin Millan, Derek Miller, Matthew Misialek, Julia N iemiec , N estor N oria , S arah O ber, K eysha O casio , K arina O rtiz , A bigail Parrow, Amanda Pieciak, Luis Rodriguez M edina , M olly S teele , J eysha V ega Colon, Dylan Weiss, Mackenzie Wilson, and Angelis Zapata Rivera. 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G rade 11: S amuel A lvarez , N athan A yala , R uben B asnet , J oseph B izon , Michael Borges Melendez, Kylee Brakey, M egan B roga , Veronika B ukhantsova , Dorilyn Castillo, Destinee Coulombe, Matthew Coulter, Alexandra Czarniecki, V i c tori a C z op , V i c tori a D a z b l a z , S olimar D e L arosa , L illian D elgado , E mily D esormier, I vain D iaz , D anielle E aton , M erriah E ggleston , Tyler Ethier, Kaylie-Rose Fletcher, Brendan Fournier, H annah Frangakis , C amron Green, Gabriella Hicks, Latonia Hornsby, S avanah H ouston , G isselle H owe , Brianna Jarvis, Ashanti Jimenez, Jacob Kapinos, Sophea Khun, Alexis Leblond, A lexandra L ombard , J enna L onczak , Vanessa M ascowski , Paulina M aziarz , Veronica Medina, Heather Moczydlowski, Tamara Pierzchalski, Emily Plourde, Ryan Preziosi, Kwynn Reid, Ninoshka Rivera Febus, Griseillie Rivera Roman, Yasmeen Rosser, Wafaa Roumieh, Walaa Roumieh, Jayred Santiago, Sonia Santos, Mason Scott, Kyle Shedrick, Christopher Sliwa, Dalton Smith, Cassidy Snopek, Megan Socha, Mckenna Sousa, Melina Torres, J onathan Turcotte , C assidy Valencia , C assandra Vazquez , D aniel Vazquez , Nathan Walker, Kevin Wall, Sean Wall, and Katlyn Welling. 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Just like in the first meeting, which ended in a 2-2 tie, the two hockey teams battled to a 5-5 tie at the Mullins Center practice rink, last Saturday night. “For some unknown reason, we’ve struggled against Belchertown during the past couple of years,” said Comp head coach Rob Spear. “We did take the lead a couple of times in this game tonight, but they managed to tie the score each time. We would love to face them again in the playoffs.” “They’ve never beaten us in the three years that I’ve been coaching the varsity team,” said Belchertown head coach Matt Crutch. “The players were very excited when we scored the tying goal in the third period, but it definitely wasn’t our best performance of the season. We’ll probably see them again in the postseason tournament.” Both hockey teams have already locked up a spot in the upcoming Western Massachusetts Division 3A tournaments. The other teams who should be participating in this year’s tournament are Amherst, Chicopee, St Mary’s of Westfield, and Wahconah Regional. The Colts, who are the d e f e n d i n g We s t e r n M a s s . Division 3A champions, had a 10-4-3 overall record and an 83-3 league record following the tie against Belchertown. “ We ’r e t h e d e f e n d i n g Western Mass. champions, so my players know how to win the big game,” Spear said. “Every team that we’ve faced this season has played their best game against us because they always want to beat the best team. It’s a good challenge for my guys.” The Orioles, who havn’t suffered a loss against the Colts during the past five years, entered this week’s action with an 8-4-3 overall record and a 73-3 league record. “We’re very happy that we’ve qualified for the postseason tournament again,” Crutch said. “I think every team that qualifies for the tournament has the chance of winning the Western Mass. title this year.” See TIE page 14 Page 12 ◆ February 18, 2016 Pacers take cross-city matchup against Colts By Nate Rosenthal Turley Publications Sports Correspondent Chicopee Comp’s Eric Perez tries to make a shot with Chicopee High’s David Gendrault providing the defense. Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com I n typical Chicopee High/Chicopee Comp tradition, the two teams put on a show and if anyone who had watched it was not exhausted by the end, they weren’t paying a lot of attention. Chicopee won the game 80-70. That is 150 points overall. In the second half, 91 points were scored in the fourth quarter alone, it was 54 points. Both teams came in playing well. The Colts had won seven in a row having not lost since Jan. 19. The Pacers were almost as hot having won three in a row and seven of eight. Both teams are in the postseason and are fighting for their respective Division titles. Chicopee has a game lead on both Amherst and East Longmeadow in the Valley Wheel. Comp is two games behind Sabis and one and a half from Agawam in the Suburban. There are still head-to-heads amongst the leaders to be played in the next week and a half. Comp had a big first quarter and led by 12after the first eight minutes. With three minutes left in the second, it was still an 11point game at 29-18 after a Comp three. That would be their last points of the half. With 1:14 to play Chicopee would take the lad and hold it into the half. Over the first three-and-a-half minutes of the third, the game seesawed back and forth. Comp led with 4:50 left. Chicopee would get the lead for good some 20 seconds alter and See MATCHUP page 14 Big third period leads Amherst over Chicopee hockey By Nate Rosenthal Turley Publications Sports Correspondent SPRINGFIELD - One of the more exciting battles is that for supremacy in the FayWright Division. Chicopee High is amongst four teams that will make the 3A Division bracket. What is at stake is the seeding and with a week left in the season, that is still up for grabs. The Pacers were playing Amherst for first and sec- ond, but it was the Hurricanes who prevailed in this one by a deceiving 5-1 score. Chicopee Comp and Belchertown are also in the picture. The teams had met a month earlier and the Pacers came out on top. Chicopee came into the week with just one loss in league play, that coming against, Comp three weeks ago. They lost a 1-0 game to Belchertown earlier in the week. Meanwhile, Amherst had not lost since that game against Chicopee in early January. They had tied two, one against Wahconah, who will be joining these teams in the 3A as well. Palmer’s Niccolo Cardaropoli had a busy game with several shots on goal. He finished with a goal and an assist, including that of the game winner. This game was 0-0 through two periods. Amherst took a 1-0 lead less than a minute and a half into the period. Chicopee tied it with just over six minutes to go. A minute and half later, Amherst answered and took the lead. With just over a minute to play, Amherst made it 3-1 and then they added two empty net goals in the final 30 seconds. It took Amherst just 1:20 into the third to take the lead. With six-footer by Cardaropoli from Masteralaxis. Twenty second later, Santos stopped Rees. At 2:40, Bowser made See HOCKEY page 14 Chicopee Register ◆ Sports ◆ Brandon Moreau takes control in his 113-pound match. Pacers take fourth at Championships By Gregory A. Scibelli gscibelli@turley.com SPRINGFIELD – Minnechaug Regional’s Ryan Monteiro won the 145-pound wrestling championship and earned the Outstanding Wrestler honors for the Western Massachusetts Division I Championships held last Saturday at Springfield’s Central High School. Monteiro scored an 18-7 major decision over C h i c o p e e ’s R a y m o n d Heredia. That capped his day, but Monteiro also had two pinfalls before that. Minnechaug overall, finished in fifth place with 119 points. Central won its 12th consecutive title with 233 points. Putnam was second, West Springfield third, and Chicopee finished in fourth place with 129 points. Ludlow made some noise this year with a sixth place finish with 101 points. Agawam was seventh with 96.5 points, and Chicopee Comprehensive was eighth with 77 points. L u d l o w ’s D y l a n Beddow captured the 106-pound crown with a pinfall victory over West Springfield’s Christen Leporatti. He scored the win in 1:12. Brandon Moreau was a champion this year for Comp at 113 pounds, defeating Chicopee High’s Ivan Diaz by a 7-6 decision. Comp also captured the 170-pound weight class with Wilfredo David defeating Max Stukalin 10-6. At 152 pounds, M i n n e c h a u g ’s L u c a s Gobel scored a 4-3 decision win over Xzander Chapman. Minnechaug’s third champion was Benton Whitley, who d e f e a t e d A g a w a m ’s Spencer Kozlak in the 195-pound final 11-2. Lady Colts, Pacers sweep Sabis and Amherst By Nate Rosenthal Turley Publications Sports Correspondent CHICOPEE - As the basketball season comes down to its final weeks, the focus is on the battles for postseason berths. Both the Chicopee Comprehensive and Chicopee High girls’ teams are going to see their seasons extended. In the past week, they each played against two teams that are not playoff-bound, Sabis and Amherst. The Colts had actually clinched their spot in the previous week with a win over Pittsfield. They entered the week with a half-game lead over Belchertown in the Suburban Division. With their wins over Sabis, 6533 and over Amherst, 6243, they improved to 5-0 in the league. Belchertown, with a win over Sabis is now a full a game behind at 4-1. They each have three Suburban games left, two of which are against each other. In addition to playing for league supremacy, the Colts at 12-4 can gain a bye with a strong Chicopee Register finish and a high seed. These two games with Belchertown mean a lot. Meanwhile the Pacers are right there as well. They beat Sabis, 33-32 and Amherst, 49-32 and sit just one game behind Belchertown in Suburban play. The Amherst win, their 10th, put them in them into the tournament. They have three league games left, two of which are against Sabis and Amherst. A week ago, they split with Belchertown in back to back games. Chicopee and Comp have a head to head this week and Belchertown has a game with Amherst to play, so this three-way battle is far from over. Stay tuned. The Colts’ game with Sabis was not expected to be close and through the first quarter, it seemed clear that Comp was clearly the better team. They led 16-2 after the first eight minutes and did not allow a field goal in that time. Thirty-five seconds was all Comp needed to gain a lead, and they would not relinquish it. Ashley Rouleau hit a three. She made two free throws 40 seconds later and then hit a jumper 30 seconds after that. Almost two minutes had passed and it was Rouleau eight and Sabis nothing. A minute passed and then the Bulldogs got their first point on a free throw. Over the next two and half minutes, Comp scored six, including a three by Selenya Gonzalez and with 2:30 to play, they led 14-1. Sabis got a second free throw with two minutes left and Arriana Hasiuk made a basket with seven seconds remaining for the 16-2 first quarter score. The biggest difference in the game came in twopoint field goal shooting, with Comp holding a 24-6 edge in field goals made. That was a 36-point difference. Sabis actually made four more free throws and the teams were even in threes. Rouleau led all scorers with 19 points, getting eight of those points in the first two minutes of the game. Hasiuk, who had some key baskets in the first half finished with 12 on the night and Gonzalez scored 11 to round off the Colts in double figures. The Colts followed that game with a convincing win over Amherst, 62-43. This one was over early, as the Colts jumped to a 22-7 lead after one. By halftime, they led by 22 and after three, it was 5121, a 30-point difference. The Hurricanes cut into the margin in the final frame for the 19-point final difference. Rouleau scored 24 points for Chicopee Comp. Chicopee’s win over Sabis, 33-32, came down to the end as Madison Gutierrez scored on a layup with four seconds to play. Chicopee clinched its postseason berth with a 49-32 in over Amherst. It was a one-point Pacer lead after one, but then an 18-7 second left it at 25-13 at the break. They held the Hurricanes at arm’s length for the rest of the game. Kayla Calaf, 19, Ayanna Meadows, 14 and Gutierrez, 11 were the double figure scorers. C h i c o p e e H i g h ’s Rudy Hernandez was the runner up at 120-pounds, losing to Central’s Mathew Garcia. Also falling short was Rey Dishmey, who lost by decision 5-0 in the 160-pound final. Ludlow’s Cesar Alvan lost in the 132-pound final by a 17-3 decision. His teammate, Dominic Coelho lost 8-2 in the 138-pound final. Brandon Macznik fell 11-8 in the 182-pound final against Putnam’s Taha Huggins. At 220 pounds, Joel Rodriguez took the runner-up spot with a 5-2 loss against Central’s Ryan Pinkham. Host Central had six individual champions. Wrestlers who finished in the top six in their respective weight classes qualified for the Division 1 State Championship meet scheduled for Feb. 19 and 20 at Brockton High School. Parks and Rec selling Falcons group night tickets CHICOPEE - The Chicopee Parks & Recreation Department is selling ticket vouchers to be redeemed for any home games during the 2015-2016 AHL Springfield Falcons hockey season. This season the Falcons have a new NHL affiliate the Arizona Coyotes, come and enjoy and support the local hockey team. Following last season’s playoff run, this upcom- ing Falcon season should once again be an exciting one. All group nights benefit the fans and the Rec. Dept. Purchase ticket vouchers for a special discounted price of only $16.00 at the Chicopee Parks & Recreation Dept. to be redeemed for any Springfield Falcon home game. For further questions or information, call 413-594-3481. Red Sox, Niagara Falls trip CHICOPEE - The Chicopee Parks & Recreation Department is sponsoring a threeday road trip to enjoy the excitement of two R e d S o x ga m e s i n Toronto, also included is a visit to Niagara Falls. Trip includes transportation, tickets for two games, and hotel stay for two nights. A passport is mandatory and needed to enter Canada. Trip departs Friday, May 27 returning on Sunday, May 29. There is a $100 deposit due upon sign up with full payment due by April 27. For more information call Parks Dept. at 413-594-3481 or visit our website at www.chicopeema.gov/parks. February 18, 2016 ◆ Page 13 ◆ Sports ◆ TIE High’s Jake Midura makes a hook shot in the air for the Pacers. Chicopee High’s Milan Harrison goes for the running jumper. Turley Publications photos by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com matchup from page 12 they had a six-point lead after three. Early in the fourth, the Pacers led by eight and Comp got it back to four, but that was as close as it would be, as the Pacers held them at arms’ length the rest of the way. Chevon Cote got the Pacers a 2-0 lead thirty seconds in and Milan Harrison made it 4-0 twenty seconds after that. Ed Popovichenko gut it back to one as the clock passed the first minute with a three. Eric Perez got Comp the lead a minute later at 5-4. Chicopee regained the edge on a Haner Nunez hoop and Bruce Carey responded for the Colts at 4:45. Steve hockey from page 12 the save on an eight footer by Baker. Santos blocked Rees at 4:01 and 5:34. In between Cardaropoli was wide left from 10 feet. Ryan McDonough was on goal for Chicopee at 5:57 Balderston and O’Leary had shots on that Santos Velasquez jumper gave the Colts a 9-6 lead that went back to one on a Jake Midura jumper. Velasquez three made it 12-8. Perez answered a Midura basket with a three and now Comp led 15-10. A free throw by Duane Miller and a three by Perez made it a nine-point game. Midura broke the seven point run with a basket at 1:28. Kenny Mendez scored with 40 seconds and Velasquez hit a three with four seconds on the clock. It was 24-12 after one. With 1:14 left in the second quarter, Harrison gave Chicopee a 30-29 lead with a three. The half ended that way. With 1:11 left in the third, Chicopee led 51-39, having scored 13 straight points. Perez was then fouled shooting a three and he made all three foul shots to get it back to eight. With 5 seconds left, Lebel hit a 3 and Comp had cut a 12-point deficit in half in just a minute. Midura scored 55 seconds in and his two pointer was answered by a three from Lebel. With 6;28 to go, the score was 53-48. Cote made two free throws and Perez responded with a three-point plat. Comp had closed to four at 55-51 with six minutes still left. A minute later, Chicopee had scored six and led by ten. This is how the final five minutes would go. Comp got as close as nine points on several occasions and Chicopee would get it up to 13. Perez hit a three at the buzzer for the 80-70 final. Midura led all scorers with 26 points. Perez was next with 21 and he led the Colts. Harrison had 20 for Chicopee, followed by Velasquez at 19. Cote scored 16 for the Pacers and Lebel had 11 for the double figure scorers. Rounding out the Pacers were: Nunez with eight, Zamboni with five, two each from DeSean Goodman and Goodreault. Isaiah Jackson had one. The rest of Comp was Popovichenko at nine, Carey with six; Mendez and Bailey Bleau with two each. Said Chicopee coach Steve Menard,”It is always big to beat Comp.” Earlier in the week, the Colts beat Sabis, 6561. They are 12-5 overall and 7-3 in the Suburban. Chicopee beat Westside 57-48, Northampton, 6660 and with the win over Comp, they are 14-3 with a 6-1 record in the Valley Wheel. stopped in the seventh minute and it remained 1-0. With 6:08 to play, Baker tied it from eight feet. McDonough and Riley Clark had the assists for Chicopee. Amherst got the puck right back in the zone and after a Cardaropoli ten footer went wide right. Masteralaxis scored six seconds later. Cardaropoli got the assist. The time was 4:29. Chicopee almost tied it at 4:00, but Bowser stopped McDonough’s 10 footer. The Pacers had another chance when they went on the power play with 3:05 left. Geoffroy and Baker had shots that went wide. With 1:13 to play, Balderston sent an 18 footer past Santos for a 3-1 lead. Thirty-five seconds later, he scored from 50 feet into an empty net. O’Leary also had an empty netter with 15 seconds remaining. The Hurricanes with a 10-5 edge in third period shots made it 21-15 for the game, but the contest was much closer than that. The Hurricanes are 12-1-1 in league and with a win over Easthampton, they can clinch the FayWright and likely the top spot in the 3A. Page 14 ◆ February 18, 2016 from page 12 The two offensive stars of the game were Comp senior Cam Kagan and Belchertown senior Dylan Gillen. Kagan, who’s an outstanding three-sport athlete, posted his fifth hattrick in his final regular season game against the Orioles. He has scored a total of 27 goals so far this season, which puts him three behind senior Jeremy Lewis, who leads the team with 30 goals. “Cam Kagen is just a very special athlete,” Spear said. “He’s just a once in a lifetime high school hockey player.” Gillen, who leads the Orioles with 16 goals, recorded his first hat-trick in a varsity hockey game. He had scored two goals in four games this season. “Dylan has scored a lot of our goals this season, along with (senior) Ben Margarian,” Crutch said. “Dylan played a very good game tonight.” Margarian, who was held without a goal against the Colts, has scored a total of 12 goals in the Orioles 15 games. Gillen scored his first goal at the 6:18 mark of the opening period on a wrist shot, which was assisted by Margarian. The Orioles took a 20 lead less than three minutes later on another goal by Gillen. Senior Jordan Henault was credited with the assist. Less than a minute into the second period, a goal by Kagan, which was assisted by sophomore Garrett Riopelli and Lewis, cut the Colts deficit in half. A couple of minutes later, Riopelli scored his 17th goal of the season tying the score at 22. That goal was assisted by Lewis and Kagan, who also scored the go-head goal with 7:18 remaining in the period. Comp didn’t keep the lead for very long, as Belchertown senior Christian Assimus tied the score for the second time by blasting a slap shot from the blue line at the 9:07 mark. The Colts entered the final period holding a 4-3 advantage, as Kagan scored his third goal of the contest, which was assisted by junior Dexter Labonte and Lewis. Three minutes into the final period, Gillen scored his milestone goal, which was assisted by junior Cam Cass and Margarian, tying the score at 4-4. Comp re-took the lead again following a goal by senior Brandon Pavoni at the 3:48 mark. Belchertown senior Kyle Mikulski scored the tying goal 2:00 later. Comp freshman goalkeeper Kyle Vezina and Belchertown junior goalie Kyle Greene didn’t allow anymore goals during the final 10:00 of the match. If the two rivals do face each other again in the postseason tournament, there will have to be a winning team and a losing team unlike the two regular season matches. Tim Peterson is a s p o r t s c o r re s p o n d e n t for Turley Publications. He can be reached at dforbes@turley.com. You can follow TurleySports on facebook! Chicopee Register know what’s happening in CHICOPEE V ➚ isit our newly updated website to view the list of locations where you can conveniently pick up the Chicopee Register each week. 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Applications found at www.destinysroad animalrescue.com FILL OUT AND MAIL THIS MONEY MAKER or VISIT WWW.TURLEY.COM TO PLACE YOUR AD DEADLINES: Quabbin Village Hills 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Base Price $26.00 24 Base Price $28.00 21 Base Price $26.50 25 Circulation: 50,500 22 Base Price $27.00 23 Base Price $27.50 Base Price $28.50 26 Base Price $29.00 27 Base Price $29.50 28 Base Price $30.00 29 Base Price $30.50 30 Base Price $31.00 31 Base Price $31.50 32 Base Price $32.00 33 Base Price $32.50 34 Base Price $33.00 35 Base Price $33.50 36 Base Price $34.00 37 Base Price $34.50 38 Base Price $35.00 39 Base Price $35.50 40 Base Price $36.00 Suburban Residential Hilltowns Circulation: 9,800 Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or the Suburban Residential ZONE for $26.00 for 20 words plus 50¢ for each additional word. Add $10 for a second Zone or add $15 to run in First ZONE base price ___________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ $ 10.00 Add a second ZONE ___________ Town: _____________________________________________________ State:_______ Zip:_____________ $ 5.00 Add a third ZONE ___________ Number of Weeks: _________________________________________ X per week rate = $______________ Subtotal ___________ MAINTENANCE MECHANICPOSITION available for hard working, skilled individual with strong home improvement and handyman experience, multifamily residential. Full time employment with benefits to the right candidate. Fax or mail your letter of interest and resumé to APS, INC., 476 College Highway, Southwick, MA/ Fax 413-5695854. Includes additional words Run my ad in the following ZONE(s): Quabbin ❏ ❏ Check# ___________ x Number of Weeks ___________ Suburban Card #: _________________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL Enclosed ___________ Hilltowns ❏ VISA ❏ Discover ❏ Cash Amount of charge: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________ ❏ ❏ OUR CLASSIFIEDS ARE ONLINE 24/7 AND REACH 50 COMMUNITIES EVERY WEEK! Chicopee Register DRIVERS: LOCAL EXPERIENCED Yard Hostler Openings! Great Pay & Benefits! CDL-A, 1yr Exp. Req. Estenson Logistics Apply: www.goelc.com 1-855-416-8511 INSTALLATION APPRENTICE WANTED. Willing to train the right candidate to install wood and gas stoves. Full time. Great benefit package including medical insurance. Must be good with heights. Some heavy lifting required. General contracting experience preferred. Apply in person Olde Hadleigh Hearth and Patio, 119 Willimansett St Rt 33, South Hadley. Circulation: 59,000 Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________ ❏ MasterCard DRIVERS: CDL-A 1YR. Excellent Family Medical Ins. Guaranteed Weekend Home Time. Earn $65,000 + Monthly Bonuses. Absolutely No-Touch. 888-4069046 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. ALL THREE ZONES. Credit Card: Positions available at Professional Medical Services, Inc. Highest competitive rates & mileage paid. EOE. Call Denise. (413)289-9018 FLODESIGN SONICS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Team-oriented start-up seeking administrative assistant to provide support to CEO and team, cover reception, coordinate meetings and special events, maintain office supplies, and book accommodations. Proficiency MS Office, college degree preferred. email j.powers@fdsonics.com QUABBIN & SUBURBAN – FRIDAY AT NOON HILLTOWNS – MONDAY AT NOON CATEGORY: Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES CLERK Springfield Area Transit Company has a full time position for an experienced administrative assistant professional. Starting salary $24.14/hr. with competitive benefits. This position provides multi-faceted administrative assistance in a variety of functional areas including disability and workers compensation claims processing and administration, life insurance administration, FMLA administration, and assisting with a variety of clerical/ administrative tasks for accounting, procurement and maintenance. Please review detailed job description on our website at www.pvta.com prior to uploading your cover letter and resumé, or mail to: SATCo, Attn: HR Director, 2840 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01107. CNA’s, PCA’s, HHA’S, SIGN ON BONUS Snow Removal DONAT FOURNIER TAX SERVICE Call 413-563-0981 for an appointment EXPERIENCED HOUSECLEANING. WILL clean your home with TLC. Contact Patti for rates. (413)237-5509. Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548 WAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION now taking applications for all positions (skilled laborers, CDL drivers and licensed equipment operators). Applications accepted 9:00am- 2:00pm M-F at 2378 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA (413)599-1994 February 18, 2016 ◆ Page 17 Buzzin’ from Town to Town Classifieds Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace Help Wanted THE BOARD OF Public Works is accepting applications for a PW-4 Foreman/ Heavy Equipment Operator position in the Town of Ludlow Dept. of Public Works. This is a permanent, full-time position, 40 hours per week. It involves the operation of various trucks, heavy equipment and manual operation duties. Applicants must possess a valid CDL Class 1 or 2 license and a valid Class C Hoister’s license. Applications are available between 9:00am to 4:00 pm at 488 Chapin Street and will be accepted until February 26, 2016. EOE/AA TOWN OF WILBRAHAM SUMMER JOBS The Wilbraham Recreation Department is looking for applicants for seasonal and temporary 2016 summer positions as follows: Jr Camp Counselors (25-35hrs/wk/ $6.40/hr/ July-Aug); Camp Counselors (30-40hrs/wk/ $8/hr/ July-Aug) must be certified in CPR & First Aid prior to start; Admission/Concession Workers (15-30hrs/wk/ $8/hr/ June-Aug); Lifeguards (35-40hrs/wk/ $9/hr/ June-Aug) must have lifeguard and CPR certification prior to start; Field Maintenance Worker (40hrs/ $10/hr/ May-Aug/ Sun-Thurs, Fri & Sat off); More information and an application is available on our website at www.wilbraham-ma.gov under Employment/Job Opportunities. Please apply to: Bryan Litz, Parks & Recreation Director, 45 C Post Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Applications accepted until Friday, March 11, 2016. EOE Real Estate ✦ www.turley.com Real Estate ✦ For Rent Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548 Commercial Rentals OFFICE SPACE SOUTH Hadley 1100 sq. ft. with parking. 138 College St., South Hadley. Call Bill (413)563-7154 or Lisanne (413)536-8560. TOOMEY-LOVETT 109 West St. Ware, MA 01082 REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES 967-7355 www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER 413-967-6326 800-486-2121 West Brookfield: 508-867-7064 gravelrealestate.com Thinking of Selling? Call us today for a Free Market Analysis of your home! Make sure to ask for a Free One Year Home Warranty when you list your home with any Gravel RE Agent! SELLING AREA HOMES since 1984 WARREN: NEW on market. 3 bedroom, 3 bath raised ranch on 1.76 acres. $265,000. Call today for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS People waiting to buy! Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea Jill Stolgitis Mary Hicks Alan Varnum Bruce Martin Joe Chenevert Michael McQueston Vacation Rentals ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. 978-434-1990 413-477-8780 508-612-4794 508-867-2727 508-523-0114 508-331-9031 508-362-0533 Mobile Homes CONTACT US AT GRAVELREALESTATE@Verizon.net 7 days a week for any of your Real Estate Needs! SPRINGFIELD- SPACIOUS 2/3 bedrooms on corner lot, air, appliances, parking for 4 cars. 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FOR RENT Ojc_qc Qcawajc All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discrimination call The Department of Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Your Ad Could be Here!! 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 ar CLASSIFIEDS Deadlines: The deadline for all print classified ads in the Quabbin and Suburban Zones is Friday at noon for publication the following week. The deadline for the Hill Towns Zone is Monday at noon. All online ads will be published for 7 days including the corresponding print editions. ◗ THE WARE RIVER NEWS 80 Main Street Ware, MA 01082 (413) 967-3505 Fax: (413) 967-6009 Find quick links to our newspaper web sites at www.turley.com – Many are also on Page 18 ◆ February 18, 2016 best ound ◗ AGAWAM the Our publications www.turley.com Email: classifieds@turley.com ©Turley Publications, Inc, and MediaSpan. Powered by MediaSpan. Chicopee Register O ur community businesses have been the heartbeat of Main Street America for generations. And, when asked to name a favorite restaurant, service, or shop - you’re sure to cite a unique local business. Embracing the idea of community businesses that provide personalized service is key, but we often overlook that their survival depends on our patronage. Consider that the next time you head out to make a purchase. Remind yourself of the quality experience of shopping local and how your community benefits. 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