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Mid March 2013
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Kathy Shepard,
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Tavern Luncheon Well Attended
The Captain Charles Leonard House was jampacked for the “Tavern Luncheon” on Saturday,
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March 16 . The piping hot chicken a la king meals
were served by members of the all volunteer
Board of Trustees, with dessert and coffee
included. Left top photo shows Rusty and Joan
Jenks, enjoying their luncheon, and left, below is
Board of Trustee member Judy Clini, serving
guests. The proceeds of the luncheon will help
offset operating and maintenance expenses at the
National Register-listed Captain Leonard House,
which has operated as Agawam’s Community
House since 1939, and is available to rent for
family functions and business events. The
Luncheon also featured a much-anticipated china,
silver and collectibles sale. Many fine pieces were
available at very reasonable prices. The Captain
Leonard House was built in 1805 as a stagecoach tavern
to service travelers on the Hartford/Boston route. The
house was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in 1975, and occupies a prominent location in the
Agawam Center National Register Historic District. The
Captain Leonard House is considered to be Agawam’s
finest Federal-era home. The House is available to rent
for business functions and social events. For more
information, please call 413-786-9421 or visit
www.captainleonardhouse.com. You can also follow us
on Twitter @leonardhouse and like us on
Facebook.com/captainleonardhouse
GFWC AGAWAM JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB
P.O. BOX 332AGAWAM, MA 01001
Contact: Mary O’Connell, Publicity Chair, Cell: 413-330-9598 Email:
bearwithmary1@comcast.net
Club members meet to discuss plans for fashion show (L-R):
Mary Cincotta, Sue Godfrey, Kathy Mouneimneh, Anna Mineo,
Donna Shibley and Mary O’Connell
GFWC Agawam Junior Women’s Club to host ‘Runway for
Education’
As they begin their 56th year of service to Agawam, the GFWC
Agawam Junior Women’s Club (AJWC) is planning a Runway for
Education fashion show and brunch for Sunday, April 14, at Chez Josef, to benefit their annual
scholarship fund and education programs. Fashions will be presented by Chico’s in the Holyoke Mall,
Dress Barn of Westfield, Pendleton and Francesca’s of Longmeadow. There will be tantalizing raffle
baskets to choose from; and vendors will be showcasing their wares ranging from custom jewelry to
personal body products and services. This occasion is a great way to enjoy time with friends and family,
and support AJWC’s education programs. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. to allow time to visit the vendors
and peruse the raffles. Brunch will be served at noon, followed by the fashion show. So come out and
support this year’s fashion show by purchasing your tickets early! Tickets are $34. For reservations, call
Christina Beauchemin at 427-8784 by March 30. Tables of 10 can be reserved. The GFWC Agawam Junior
Women’s Club is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Club.
For more Information: Bob Kadis,
413-789-4814 or r.kadis@comcast.net
www.agawamcc.org
Agawam Cultural Council Sponsors “Plan Your Own Day” Bus Trip to New
York City
The Agawam Cultural Council is sponsoring a “Plan Your Own Day” Bus Trip to New York City on Saturday, May 11,
2013. There are many activities such as museums, plays and other cultural events of interest to those going on the
trip. A member of the council, acting as “leader” on each bus will be available to help with information and
suggestions along the way. The buses are scheduled to make five stops in Manhattan: The Metropolitan Museum
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of Art, Rockefeller Center/Radio City, Times Square/TKTS, 34 Street (Macy’s), and finally, the South Street
Seaport. Riders may elect to get off at any of these scheduled stops. Buses will depart from the Roberta G. Doering
School (formerly known as the Agawam Middle School), 68 Main Street, Agawam, MA parking lot in the rear of the
building at 6:25 AM. The price has been held at $35 per person. This is a very popular trip, so reservations should
be made as early as possible. Ticket availability is updated daily at the Cultural Council’s website:
www.agawamcc.org The return trip will leave New York City at 6:30 PM and be back in Agawam between 9:30 and
10:00 PM. Jane Eitel and Walter Mantani are the Bus Trip Coordinators. If you have questions, please call them at
413-789-1201.To reserve your seat(s), please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a check made out to
“Agawam Cultural Council” to: Agawam Cultural Council, 153 Anthony Street, Agawam, MA 01001
The Agawam Cultural Council is an all-volunteer local partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, and is
funded, in part, by the MCC. The ACC is charged with bringing engaging, entertaining, and educational events and
opportunities in the arts, humanities, and sciences, to children and adults from Agawam and the surrounding communities.
FRIENDS BOARD MEETING March 6, 2013
Betty Grimaldi, Helen Elkas, Nellie Mathias,
Penny Hardick, Bobby Orr, Judi Lane
J. Emile Cote', Rosa Espuet, Flo Lozza,
Brendalee J. Brown, Diana Henderson,
Reidar Nordal, Geraldine Schilling-Nordal,
Jeanita J. Pinette, Patricia Murphy,
Joan Linnehan, Mary Hays, Bob Kadis,
Kathy Shepard, Mary Pat Clark
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 by president Betty Grimaldi.
Jo Ann's Report The Tea will be on October 11, 20132. Meetings to plan this event will take place the second week
in June. New Members Rosa and Flo were welcomed. Secretary's Report: There were two errors noted in the
minutes: Lorraine's name is spelled Daley,and on pg. 2 the word "we" was typed incorrectly. The minutes were
approved and seconded. Treasurer's Report Don is on vacation. There is no report this month. Joan's Report: This
is Joan's favorite month! The Corned Beef Dinner is tonight. Tickets are $12.00, and will be on sale at the door.
Anyone going to the St. Patrick's Parade on the 17th with the Senior Center is asked to be ready to leave by 9:00
AM. The bus will be decorated. Some people ride in the bus and others march with the Agawam group. The return
time is about 3:30. There will be a Blood Drive on the 20th from 1:00 to 7:00 upstairs. There was a nice insert in
the Agawam Advertiser that had an article on Emile and another on the Senior Center. Emile noted that we got so
much coverage this year because he wrote a lengthy letter of complaint last year that the Center was overlooked
in the supplement last year. The next meeting for the Golf Tournament will be next Monday. The tournament will
be on June 5th, with a 7:30 registration time at Crestview Country Club. Meetings will be monthly till April, then
every two weeks. Joan can use lots of helpers for the tournament. There was a request for $500.00 to help with
the Volunteer Dinner on Friday, May 3, 2013. The Mayor is here the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 to
meet with anyone. His next visit is on the 20th. The St. Patrick's Party will be on the 15th. Tickets will go on sale
this coming Monday. Don't forget to set clocks ahead for the time change this Sunday. The Senior Theater
production of "The Town Meeting of Haverston Mills" written and directed by Steve Henderson will be on May
17th with two show times: 2:00 and 6:30. Tickets will go on sale in a month or so. More people can be used in this
play. The next meeting for the play is Wednesday, the 13th at 3:30. A motion was made and seconded to donate
the $500.00 for the Volunteer Dinner. There was no discussion. The motion was approved by all. Trips: Penny and
Nellie thanked Joan and Helen for chairing the Mohegan trip. Nellie and Mary Ann helped as well. They are trying
for two buses next trip. Please get people to sign up early. There has been an increase in the bus trip to $25.00 due
to the increase of the bus cost. Seats are still available for all trips, just check the fliers. OLD BUSINESS: None. The
meeting adjourned at 10:15. Next meeting will be on April 3, 2013 at 10:00. Respectfully submitted, Mary Pat Clark
For the month of March, National Youth Art Month, March, will be celebrated at Agawam Public Library on the
Gallery and Lower Level Walls, and in the Double Glass, Johnson Memorial, and Lower Level Cases. The display will
run from March 1 through March 28. The exhibit will include Kindergarten through Grade Eight artworks done in
school: pencil, crayon and marker drawings, watercolors, pastels, paper and yarn weavings, clay, paint, and other
media. Agawam High School artists will exhibit their work later this spring at the High School. Come support your
local youth artists by logging in your responses in the comment book located near the main reference area. Yeah for
our young artists at our elementary, middle and junior high schools! CONTACT: Joanne G. Szelag, Adult Services
Librarian, (413)-789-1550 ext. 8851, jszelag@agawamlibrary.org
From left to right: Kathy Ayre, Chair of rotary
golf fund-raising committee; John Barber, chair
of membership Committee; Dave Delancey, chair
By-Law committee; Alyssa Bys, chair New
generations; George Bitzas, Resident of Agawam
Rotary club; Chris Sparks, calendar Raffle and
Summer concert chair; Donna Kennedy, Winter
concert chair; Linda Northup-Vitro, Paul Harris
recognition chair; and Jason Lavallee, Public
Relations Chair. Missing from the picture are
Gina -Marie-Letellier, Vice President, Jack Walsh,
Finance committee chair; and Susanne deVillier,
chair of The Agawam Harvest festival and family
fun day.
Business professionals and community leaders welcome at Rotary Club
George Bitzas, President of Agawam Rotary, announced, “We are always looking for business professionals and community
leaders to join. We presently have 36 active members.” Rotary helps people and organizations in need, such as Rosie Robotics,
the high school band and the Parish Cupboard. Their Secret Santa gives $100 to 5 families in need and at every opportunity the
members collect canned goods for the Parish Cupboard. “We raise much of the money through our Christmas concert,” Bitzas
said. Past President Bob Magovern added, “Canned goods for Parish Cupboard are the admission cost to attend the Christmas
concert. Rotary is the largest charitable fund in the world, and this year, we were number 1 for fundraising for the Salvation
Army with our bell ringing at Christmas time.” According to the Rotary brochure, “In 1985 Rotary launched PolioPlus, an
ambitious program to immunize the world’s children against polio. Rotary’s grassroots leadership, volunteer support, and initial
funding for vaccine provided the catalyst for the World Health Assembly’s resolution in 1988 to eradicate polio worldwide.
Spearheading partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative are the World Health Organization, Rotary International, U. S.
Centers for Disease and Prevention, and UNICEF. As a result of this partnership’s efforts, polio cases have dropped by 99%
since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease.” Belonging to a Rotary Club gives men and women
an enjoyable and organized way to make a contribution to their community. Email Bitzas at mabitzas@comcast.net or
gbitzas@icloud.com for more information.
Mary E. McNally, Assistant District Attorney, Addresses March 13th Rotary Meeting
Did you ever wonder what happens to cash recovered from drug arrests? Mary E. McNally, Hampden County Assistant District
Attorney, shed light on this issue and many others during her informative and interesting presentation at a recent Agawam
Rotary meeting. Chapter 94C sec. 47 of the Mass. General Laws describes the general authority for the District Attorney to use
confiscated funds. McNally explained, “We generally use these funds as needed for law enforcement purposes, primarily for
undercover narcotics investigations, technical equipment, training of law enforcement personnel, rendition of fugitives…We
also support local police departments with some of their training needs from this trust fund.” A recently established grant
donation program called Forfeiture Funds for Community Safety Program aims to make neighborhoods safer through the use of
drug forfeiture money. A press release stated “After a criminal conviction for drug offenses involving the sale, manufacture or
distribution of narcotics, the District Attorney can request that the Court order that the money and other property seized
during the investigation be forfeited. The District Attorney can also initiate civil forfeiture proceedings to seize property and
money involved in illegal drug activity. The District Attorney can use the seized money in a variety of ways in a continuing effort
to fight crime. This community safety program is one way to both combat illegal drug activity and give back to the community.”
McNally elaborated, “When we receive an application for funding, we review it and make a determination if the program fits
within the category of drug rehabilitation, drug education or other anti-drug or neighborhood crime watch program which
furthers law enforcement purposes. Our office has several prevention activities underway at any given time. Currently we are
“partnered” with the South Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative, the C3 policing effort in the North End of Springfield, a
community betterment project in the Mason Square area of Springfield, to name a few. We have formed a Youth Advisory
Board which has high school juniors and seniors from all of the high schools in the county and that group has presented (will
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finish on 4/11) internet safety programs to 600 6 graders in Chicopee Schools. The role is to advise the District Attorney about
their concerns for school safety/climate and substance abuse, and to offer solutions from their perspective. They meet
monthly during the school year with advisors from our office personnel. We have also conducted Community Safety nights for
parents and students in Chicopee and Ludlow focusing on trends of unsafe behaviors in the teen population; we participate in
many outreach events regarding elder abuse prevention, distracted driving, safe and healthy dating relationships and many
more. We have a special focus on unsolved homicides and have established a DNA unit to help process our work in this area.”
Community organizations interested in applying for money under this program are urged to visit the District Attorney’s web site
at www.hampdenda .com and complete the application form.”
Legal Memo by Attorney Alan L. Ferrigno
100 Main Street, Agawam MA 01001
413-786-9454
36 Years Professional Experience
Sports Car Flips Over
A woman was the front seat passenger in a sports car operated by her husband. While taking a
curve in the road, he lost control of the car causing it to flip over on its roof and pin the plaintiff beneath
it. While stuck under the car, the plaintiff smelled gasoline and feared it would explode before she was
rescued. Emergency personnel were able to remove her and she was transported to the hospital. The
plaintiff was diagnosed with multiple abrasions, contusions and a rib fracture ad was admitted for
observation. During her hospitalization she began to experience positional vertigo which her physician
believed would subside overtime but the plaintiff went on to experience severe and debilitating vertigo
as well as memory issues, fatigue and depression. The insurer challenged the causal relationship
between the vertigo and the car accident. The plaintiff was successful in relating her injuries to the crash
through various reports from her treating physicians. The insurer agreed to offer the full policy limits
available under her husband’s insurance policy.
Settlement: $300,000.00
CONTACT: Lynn Bannon for WRWA 413-454-5264
lynnbannon@verizon.net
RIVER SYMPOSIUM LOOKS AT THE URBAN WATERSHED WESTFIELD
The Westfield River’s course changes from forests and natural areas in the hilltowns to more urban settings as it
approaches its confluence with the Connecticut River. On Saturday, March 23 at Westfield State University’s
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Scanlon Banquet Hall, the Westfield River Watershed Association presents its 19 annual Westfield River
Symposium, “Our Urban Watershed,” which will feature insights into how cities and towns interact with the river
that runs through them. Registration is free and opens at 8:00 a.m. The keynote address at 8:30 will be followed
by speaking programs from 9:45 to 11:25. Exhibits will be available for viewing from 11:30 to 12:15 and between
speaking sessions. Raffle winners will be announced at 12:15. Two afternoon field trips will round out the
symposium offerings. Keynote speaker Mark Cressotti, Westfield City Engineer, will explore “Search for the Holy
Grail.” Presentations will take place in two sessions of concurrent speakers. Concurrent Session I, from 9:45 to
10:30, will offer “Streams Behaving Badly,” Martha Naley, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; “The Columbia Greenway:
Past, Present and Future,” Joe Giuffune, Friends of Columbia Greenway; and “Filtering Springfield’s Water Supply,”
Thomas LeCourt, Springfield Water and Sewer Commission. In Concurrent Session II, from 10:40 to 11:25, the
topics are “Municipal Stormwater Management,” Casey Berube, Westfield Water Resources Department and
“Maintaining River Quality in Difficult Times,” David Billips, Westfield Water Resources Department. Outside the
speakers’ rooms, there will be more opportunities to learn about the watershed and speak with experts by visiting
informational exhibits from various non-profit and government organizations. Attendees can also check out
research posters on the watershed by WSU Regional Planning students. Exhibitors include: the Western Mass. Fly
Fishermen, Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Westfield River Watershed Invasive Species Partnership,
Westfield River Wild and Scenic Advisory Committee, Mass. Division of Ecological Restoration, Friends of the
Columbia Greenway Rail Trail, Naturalists’ Club, Friends of Robinson State Park, Nature Pods, Winding River Land
Conservancy, Westfield River Watershed Association, and the WOW Express (USFWS). Following the Symposium,
there will be two field trips, both leaving at 1:30 from Scanlon Banquet Hall. The field trip destinations are the
Westfield Water Pollution Control Plant and the West Parish Filtration Plant. For more information about the
Symposium and other 2013 WRWA events, visit www.westfieldriver.org.
ACAA Meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 @ 6:30 pm features Debra Dunphy
In the Community Room, Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper Street, Agawam, Mass.
Demonstrator –Debra Dunphy
The April 10 meeting will feature oil on fabric demonstration by Debra Dunphy of Holyoke, Mass.
Award winning artist and art instructor Debra Dunphy provides a creative and supportive environment for all levels of students
looking to improve their artistic skills. Beginners can expect one-on-one instruction as well as a supportive group atmosphere.
Intermediates can experiment with new media, learn new techniques, and benefit from group interaction and critiques from
like-minded, creative individuals. Established artists can hone their skills, exchange thoughts and ideas, and explore the
creative process with others artists. Both day and evening classes are available. Retirees especially enjoy the morning and
afternoon classes and the camaraderie of their peers, while evening classes are typically filled by professionals looking to
explore their creative outlet. Children’s classes and workshops are also available as are private lessons for both adults and
young adults. Dunphy Art Studio is conveniently located on the first floor of the Canal Gallery, 380 Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA
01040 with free parking and easy access from major highways, in the heart of the expanding artist community around the Paper
City’s Canal Walk. Adult classes are offered for an eight week period (one 2 – 3 hour class per week), with discounts available
for signing up for an extended class schedule. Call 413-588-1670 or 413-532-4141 for details and class schedule. Debra offers
instruction in oil, acrylic, pastels, and colored pencil. In addition, she accepts commissions for portraits, landscapes and still life
paintings and can create them in person or from photographs. For additional information visit us at
www.dunphyartstudio.com, or look for us on our Dunphy Art Studio Facebook page.
Paintings by Debra Dunphy
T.T.Gillie, Oil on Canvas. Juror’s Choice.
Friends of the Agawam Public Library
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4 Open Juried Art Show, Nov. 2012
Lorelie, Oil on fabric. Best in Show.
2010 Holyoke League of Arts and Crafts, Inc.
Annual Art Exhibit
Celebrate “Music in Our Schools Month” at the Agawam High School Bands’ Annual Spring
Bands Concert.
(AGAWAM) The public is invited to celebrate “Music in Our Schools Month” with the Agawam High
School Bands’ at their annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, 27 March 2013 in the Agawam High School
auditorium. The Agawam High School Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, and
Symphony Band are scheduled to perform at the concert, which begins at 7:00 pm. Under direction of
Agawam High School director of bands William M. Hueglin, the bands will perform selections in
preparation for their upcoming performance at the Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductor's
Association Concert Festival on Saturday, April 6.
The National Association for Music Education has designated March as “Music in Our Schools Month” to
raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that
school is where all children should have access to music. MIOSM is an opportunity for music teachers to
bring their music programs to the attention of the school and the community and to display the benefits
school music brings to students of all ages. For more information, please contact William Hueglin, Band
Director, Agawam High School - (413) 821-0530
Contact:
Kathy Shepard
413-786-3672
So many cats are trying to fend for themselves. Lost, abandoned, or feral, they rely on our volunteers, who go
out in all kinds of weather every day, to bring water and food to these felines.
PLEASE HELP! Donate a bag of dry food or whatever you can share, at our cat food drive, Saturday, April 6th 2013
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Pet Supplies Plus, 175 Memorial Ave., West Springfield.
Agawam Friends of Homeless Cats is a 501 © nonprofit organization. We need your help to keep up with the
need! Call 413-786-3672 to volunteer or for more information.
Agawam Friends is a nonprofit 501 © 3 organization. Your tax deductible donation can be sent to United Bank,
1325 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills MA 01030 c/o Gina.
For more Information: Bob Kadis,
413-789-4814 or r.kadis@comcast.net
www.agawamcc.org
GILBERT & SULLIVAN TAKE ON THE LEGAL SYSTEM
Lighthearted satire in one act – with orchestra and chorus
(Agawam, Mass.) Light opera returns to Agawam on Friday, April 12, 2013 at
7:30 PM when the Agawam Cultural Council presents the Valley Light Opera’s
production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Trial by Jury. The performance, part of the
council’s ninth season of their popular Applause Series, will take place at the
Agawam Senior Center, and will feature Valley Light Opera soloists, chorus and
orchestra. Considered by many to be the most perfectly constructed of all Gilbert and
Sullivan collaborations, Trial by Jury is, as described by the Gilbert and Sullivan Archive, “a
little gem of wit, sentiment and charm. The absurdities that can come from a breach of
promise case, when the sensibilities of the jury and the judge are affected, was just the
sort of subject to inspire Gilbert, and the libretto he produced in turn inspired Sullivan to
write some of his most sparkling music.” Since its founding more than 35 years ago, the
all-volunteer Valley Light Opera has produced all fourteen of Gilbert and Sullivan’s
operas, as well as several other works, in support of their mission: to produce excellent
light opera; to provide members of the community the opportunity to participate at all
levels of these productions; and to afford both participants and audiences enjoyment and
a deeper appreciation of light opera. The Agawam Senior Center is located at 954 Main
Street in Agawam, Massachusetts and can be reached by phone at (413) 821-0604. This
event is free and open to the public. Additional information on each of the Applause
Series events is available at the Agawam Cultural Council web site, www.agawamcc.org.
The Agawam Cultural Council is an all-volunteer local partner of the Massachusetts
Cultural Council, a state agency, and is funded, in part, by the MCC. The ACC is charged
with bringing engaging, entertaining, and educational events and opportunities
in the arts, humanities, and sciences, to children and adults from Agawam and
the surrounding communities.
The uNi Coffeehouse Concert Series
sponsored by The Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PRESS RELEASE/PSA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For further information contact:
Ed or Beth Brown (413) 562-3990
E-Mail: edbethui@comcast.net
On Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.
The uNi Coffeehouse Concert Series presents the Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer
duo MAGICAL STRINGS..
The concert will be held at the
Unitarian Universalist Society Meetinghouse
245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106
for Information/Reservations
(413) 562-3990 Website: uNiCoffeehouse.org $15 at the door
Magical Strings is the name chosen by the Celtic harp and hammered dulcimer duo of Philip and Pam Boulding from Seattle,
Washington. Their Celtic harps and hammered dulcimers are colorfully augmented by penny-whistles, concertina, violin and
valiha (Malagasy harp). For over 30 years they have drawn a loyal following worldwide, captivated by their energetic
arrangements of Celtic music and their own engaging compositions, intertwining Celtic roots with classical and world music
influences. They describe their compositions as "music for the journey of life" and this Spring concert will celebrate the mystery
of the earth coming to life again. With dancing hammers and pulsating strings, Philip and Pam Boulding create the distinctive
music of Magical Strings, described by The Washington Post as "warm, graceful and sonically gorgeous." Since 1980 Magical
Strings has recorded over 13 albums of their own. The release of their CD Where Dragons Dance represented a new phase in
the Boulding's musical evolution, infusing their familiar Celtic influences with innovative rhythms and soulful dialogue, inviting
the spirit to dance. Their fascinating musical odyssey has even included appearances on prime time TV in Japan, having their
music launch General Motor's TV ad campaign for the Saturn car.
uNi Coffeehouse Concerts feature: - lovely wooded location bordering on Longmeadow and the Forest Park woodlands
- easy access from anywhere via Interstate Route 91. Parking lot, plus space along road for later arrivals -- acoustic music (not electric, not
excessively loud), some very old songs and tunes, some very new - experienced performers from across the United States, Canada, and Great
Britain-- coffeehouse style atmosphere relaxed, informal, low stage, candlelight, but no alcohol, no smoke- lively concert hall sound in an
intimate setting; performers often mingle with audience during breaks- refreshments available home baked goodies, hot spiced cider, coffee,
teas, & just popped popcorn- handicapped accessible - phone ahead for directions to the no-stairs entrance and arrange preferred seating
Knapik Announces 2013 Police Officer & State Trooper Examination
Westfield: State Senator Michael R. Knapik (R-Westfield) is pleased to alert his constituents about an upcoming Police Officer & State
Trooper Examination. Said exam will be held at various sites across the state on April 20, 2013. “A career in Law Enforcement is a very
noble calling,” said Knapik. “This exam provides an important opportunity for interested individuals to become eligible for any hiring
that might be done by cities and towns, the MBTA Transit Police, and to fill non-civil service Trooper vacancies in the Massachusetts
Department of State Police” he continued. Age Requirement: As of the posting of this notice, candidates must be at least 21 years of
age on or before April 20, 2013, for all civil service Police Officer jurisdictions. It is the responsibility of the exam participant to review
any additional age requirements for each Police Department covered by civil service on the state’s website (www.mass.gov/civilservice)
under Guides & Publications, Police Information Civil Service, Police Departments Covered by Civil Service. Please be advised that the
list of communities is subject to change and inquires about status changes should be directed to the communities in
question. “Communities across the state will be looking for high character, physically fit, and service oriented individuals to become our
public safety officers in the coming years,” Knapik concluded. Contact: Daniel O’Brien 413-562-6465. Written examination date: April
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20 , 2013. Application Deadline: March 18 2013. Written examination fee: $100. Location: Various across the state. *There is an
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additional $50 late fee for applications received after March 18 Applications will not be accepted after April 1 , 2013.
Actors (from left) Buzz Roddy (of The Bronx, NY) and
Liliane Klein (of Cambridge, MA) are pictured in a
scene from "Skin Deep," which runs February 21 March 30 at West Springfield's Majestic Theater.
Tickets to the romantic comedy are $19 - $28 and
are available by calling the box office at (413) 7477797. For more information, visit
www.majestictheater.com. Photo by Lee Chambers.
"Skin Deep" Playing Until March 30th at West Springfield's Majestic Theater
West Springfield, MA (2/8/13) - "Skin Deep," a comedy by Jon Lonoff, opens at West Springfield’s Majestic Theater on February
21 and runs through March 30. The play has been described as a "quick-witted and intelligent voyage into the not-so-tranquil
seas of middle-aged love and dating." The story follows loveable and lonely-hearted Maureen Mulligan, who has been set up
for a blind date by her sister Sheila with clumsy and blunt Joe Spinelli. Maureen relies on a sharp wit and wisecracks to cover
her feelings, and Joe can't seem to contain his awkward eagerness as the two become acquainted. Producing Director Danny
Eaton will direct the play, which stars Liliane Klein (Maureen), Cate Damon (Sheila), Kevin Maroney (Squire) and Buzz Roddy
(Joe). The set design is by Greg Trochlil, costume design is by Beth Smolin and Dan Rist is lighting designer. Rachel Putnam is
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production stage manager and Alma Negro is stage manager. Following “Skin Deep,” the final show in the Majestic’s 16
season will be "Lies & Legends: The Musical Stories of Harry Chapin" (musical; April 11 - May 26). Tickets for "Skin Deep" and
“Lies & Legends” are $19-$28 and are now available by calling the box office at (413) 747-7797 or visiting during box office
hours (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am - 5pm, Wednesday 10am- 6pm, Saturday 10am - 1pm). Sponsors for "Skin
Deep" include Teddy Bear Pools & Spas, Hayden Corporation, Chicopee Savings, Regency Inn & Suites West Springfield, and
ABC40 & Fox 6. The Theater Project is a non-profit company that Eaton founded in 1991. Since March 1997 it has been in
residence in West Springfield's historic Majestic Theater, a century-old venue that was recently named "Best Place to See
Theater" in a reader's poll conducted by The Valley Advocate. The Theater Project was also named "Best Live Theatre
Company" by readers of The Republican. In addition, Eaton's work at the Majestic was awarded with a Regional Award for
Outstanding Achievement in the American Theatre by the New England Theatre Conference. For additional
information, visit www.majestictheater.com. CONTACT: Danny Eaton, Producing Director, The Theater Project
(413) 747-7797 Lee Chambers, Director of Public Relations (413) 519-3767
PERFORMANCE DATES FOR "SKIN DEEP"
Wednesday, March 20 - 7pm
Thursday, March 21 - 7:30pm
Friday, March 22 - 8pm
Saturday, March 23 - 2 & 8pm
Sunday, March 24 - 2pm
Wednesday, March 27 - 7pm
Thursday, March 29 - 7:30pm
Friday, March 29 - 8pm
Saturday, March 30 – 2 & 8pm
AGAWAM PUBLIC LIBRARY - APRIL EVENT
Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder ~ Presented by Melanie Stringer, Historian/Interpreter
Monday, April 1, 2013 at 6:30
(This event is for adults and children grades 3 and older.) (This event is for adults and children grades 3 and older.)
Historian/Interpreter, Melanie Stringer, will bring to life Laura Ingalls Wilder, beloved author of the Little House books. This
program will feature a visit with Mrs. Wilder, circa 1894. Ms. Stringer will present the real Laura – pioneer, teacher, farmer,
wife, mother, librarian, journalist and author in an interactive experience, complete with period clothing and accessories. Bring
your questions for Mrs. Wilder! This event is presented by the Adult and Youth Services Departments of the library and is
sponsored in part by the Agawam Center Library Association. Meet Laura Ingalls Wilder is designed for adults and children in
grade 3 or older. Please call the library at 789-1550 or register online at www.agawamlibrary.org. CONTACT: Wendy
McAnanama or Susan Peoples wmcananama@agawamlibrary.org or speoples@agawamlibrary.org 789-1550
Contact: Kristine Allard, VP of Development & Communications
kallard@springfieldy.org (Cell) 508.942.3247
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Our Region’s Future Leadership Compete to Serve as “CEO for a Day”
Springfield Fifth Graders Contend to Lead the YMCA
Springfield, MA (Mar. 19, 2013) – Kirk Smith will soon have some stiff competition for his job as
President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Springfield, thanks to fifth grade students from
Springfield and their educators. As part of its steadfast commitment to providing opportunities
for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility the Y is hosting its annual “CEO
for a Day” initiative, designed to encourage youth to begin to think about their futures and
experience a day in the life of an executive. “As parents and community leaders, we all want to
see our children succeed in life,” says Smith. “The more we can expose them to a wide range of
career opportunities at an early age, the more inspired they will be to do well in school and
pursue higher education.” Students were asked to write a 200-word essay explaining “What is
the role of a CEO?” Essays were judged on the quality of research, level of creativity, and how
successfully they articulate the role. This year’s winners are fifth graders Jazmin Ortiz and
Christian Santiago. Ortiz attends Sumner Elementary School and Santiago attends Glenwood
Elementary School. Ortiz and Santiago will join Smith and the YMCA executive staff on March
27 for a day of meetings, events and office work. They will attend a corporate board meeting,
engage in activities with senior leadership staff, and enjoy a luncheon. Media are encouraged
to join the two students at the YMCA of Greater Springfield’s Downtown Springfield Family
Center, 275 Chestnut Street, on March 27 beginning at 9:15 a.m. Arrangements can be made
for interviews throughout the day by contacting Kris Allard at kallard@springfieldy.org or by
calling 508.942.3147. “Not only will these children learn about the role of a CEO, but they will
also experience what it’s like to be the leader of large non-profit organization,” says Smith.
“Our community will always need strong leaders, particularly when it comes to providing
programs and services designed to help others. It is our responsibility to encourage our kids to
stay in school, graduate, go to college and realize their full potential. In turn, they are setting an
example to help others do the same.”
The YMCA of Greater Springfield is the second oldest YMCA in the country and the third oldest in
North America.
Agawam Junior Women’s Club Seeks Raffle Prizes and Sponsorship Support for Runway for Education
April 14th Fashion Show and Brunch will benefit the Greater Federation of Women’s Club Agawam Junior
Women’s Club’s annual scholarships and education programs. As they begin their 56th year of service to
Agawam, the GFWC Agawam Junior Women’s Club is planning a Runway for Education Fashion Show
and Brunch on April 14th at Chez Josef. The event will benefit their annual scholarship and education
programs. Fashions will be by Dress Barn of Westfield. AJWC invites area businesses and retailers to
partner with them for this event with a contribution towards their Raffles, or by purchasing one of the
following black-and-white Program Ad Sponsorship opportunities: $100 for a Full Page Ad; $50 for a
Half Page Ad; or $25 for a Quarter Page Ad. Please send your raffle and/or sponsorship contribution to:
GFWC Agawam Junior Women’s Club, P.O. Box 332, Agawam, MA 01001. Contributions must be
received no later than Saturday, March 30, so the AJWC can acknowledge all contributions in their
program booklet for the event. The AJWC is proud of its commitment to education, having distributed
over $46,000 in scholarships in the past twelve years they’ve held this event. To qualify for a scholarship,
students must be graduating seniors and reside in Agawam or Feeding Hills. The AJWC also sponsors
other education programs such as their annual Spelling Bee and Bingo for Books events held for
elementary school children in the community. If you have questions on how you can support AJWC’s
annual scholarship fund and education programs, call Theresa Conklin, Raffle/Sponsorship Coordinator,
at (413) 786-6515. The Agawam Junior Women's Club is a member of the General Federation of
Women's Clubs. Contact: Mary O’Connell, Publicity Chair Cell: 413-330-9598 Email:
bearwithmary1@comcast.net
DEVENO LANDSCAPING
All season clean-up, Weekly
maintenance, bobcat service,
shrub trimming, new lawns,
new landscaping. Free
estimates –
residential or commercial.
Call 413-746-9065
or
413-657-9293 Spring IS
coming…Call Deveno
Landscaping for healthy and
beautiful landscaping
Come and relax at Parthenon Restaurant. They serve the freshest seafood in
the area but every dish is cooked the way you specify, with enough food to
take home for another meal! Parthenon Restaurant is a comfortable, familyfriendly restaurant with daily specials created by talented chef and owner
Wladimyr Duarte. Dine in or take out. Sign up for the Parthenon Pizzeria
Restaurant Rewards Card. Points are earned at a rate of five base points per
dollar spent. When 1500 points are earned a $5 coupon will be issued! Come
in and see what we have on special today! Specials are changed daily!
Parthenon
is located
at 835 Street,
Suffield Agawam,
Street Agawam.
ParthenonRestaurant
Restaurant,
835 Suffield
is openOpen seven
days a week for lunch and dinner. Call 413-786-7941 to order take out. See
our menu at www.parthenonagawam.com
Parthenon Restaurant, located at 835 Suffield Street,
Agawam, is a family-owned and operated restaurant
open seven days a week. They offer great cuisine, a
comfortable atmosphere, and a friendly place for
your family to relax! Visit them at 835 Suffield Street,
Agawam. Ask about their take out menu and daily
specials. 786-7941
.
The Agawam Cultural Council awarded a grant to:
Pied Potter Hamelin’s “The Magical Potter’s Wheel”. The program blends a pottery wheel
demonstration with discussion of the language, history & techniques along with stories from the
past. Shown will the four methods of shaping, the three basic wheel forms, then onto complex
one wall & multi-walled pots, throwing off hump, teapots & pieces such as dragons, penguins,
etc. Rick Hamelin is a skilled potter who has done many demonstrations. The length of his
performance is 90 minutes. The event is free and open to the public. Contact Rick Hamelin if you
are planning on attending. Rick Hamelin at rick@americanredware.com or by phone 413-4367444 Friday, April 19, 2013 at 6:30 pm At AGAWAM SENIOR CENTER, 954 Main St,
Agawam, MA (413) 821-0605 Bob Kadis, Chair - Agawam Cultural Council Phone: 413-7894814 Email: r.kadis@comcast.net ACC web site: www.agawamcc.org
News and Announcements from St. David’s Episcopal Church
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There will be a Community Dinner at St. David's Episcopal Church, 699 Springfield St. Feeding Hills on April 8 , serving begins at
6pm. We will be serving Chicken Parmesan with Ziti, bread, salad, beverages & desert. Tickets are $10 Adults, Children $5 under
5 free. Reservations can be made by calling the church at (413) 786-6133 or go to www.stdavidsagawam.org
Grandparents & Grandchildren’s Playgroup An infant and toddler play group has been formed using music, story and parallel
play. Children will learn to interact and share with others, while grandparents will have the benefit of meeting and socializing
with other grandparents. The group meets every Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. David's Church, 699 Springfield Street Feeding
Hills in the Nursery Playroom. For further information call Virginia at 789-3099 or the Church Office, 786-3166.
Hampden County Chiropractic Dr. Tami Nelson
The question:
What is one goal for 2013?
Patient Answers:
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to get up earlier in the morning
try to sing more and enjoy life
to make myself happy
be healthier
to be more loving, caring and well
to relax more
spend more time enjoying my
family
work less and play harder
stop being a fat slob
more time at the ocean and get
closer to the Lord
lose weight
Next month's question:
What is your favorite sign of spring?
PLEASE GIVE US YOUR FEEDBACK!!!
My Office is located at:
546 Springfield Street
Feeding Hills, MA 01030
Phone# 413-786-4820