February 12, 2015 PDF Edition

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SENTINEL
Stories
from the
Heart
Hana’s heart
Layering up
GFA donates new
ice rescue suits
By Aimee M. Henderson
ahenderson@turley.com
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series this month telling the stories about people living with heart disease in honor
of February being National Heart
Month. If you would like to share
your story please contact Editor
Aimee Henderson at ahenderson@turley.com.
GRANBY – With the
assistance of the Granby
Firefighters Association,
firefighters will be better
protected and properly suited up in the event of an ice
rescue.
The association recently
donated two new ice rescue
suits, costing $2,000 for
the pair. The suits are cold
water emersion suits and
will be used in ice rescues
or any incidents requiring
immersion in cold water.
Fire Chief Russ Anderson
said the new suits will
replace suits that were 20
years old. The new ones
are multi-layered and lightweight, which will keep the
rescuers warm and buoyant
during rescues involving
cold water.
Anderson said ice rescue
calls vary annually, from
none to a couple each year.
He said rescuers, however,
stay current with training
and practice annually during
the ice season. Other equipment the department has to
assist during such incidents
are water rescue ropes, a
sled specially designed for
thin ice and throw ropes.
“You never know, but you
H
av i n g a b i r t h d a y i n
February typically
wouldn’t be especially
significant, however when you’re
a heart baby – being born during
American Heart Month it might
just be.
Nineteen years ago on Feb. 2
Hana Johnson was born to her
parents Tracy and Brian, who had
been living in Belchertown at that
point for about six years already.
Tracy recalls her pregnancy being
as “normal” as could be, including
delivery. But it was shortly after
See HEART, Page 8
Board submits
seven school
building options
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
GRANBY - Seven possible scenarios for upgrading and/or building elementary school buildings
that carry price tags between $13.6
million and $41 million have been
submitted to the Massachusetts
School Building Authority
(MSBA) for review.
The school department, working
with Jones Whitsett Architects of
Greenfield, submitted the report
last month. The project would
solve issues of deterioration and
code issues at West Street School.
The two-inch-thick binder compares various options by scope,
price and possible state reimbursements, according to Dr. Isabelina
Rodriguez, who noted none of the
See SCHOOL OPTIONS, Page 7
See RESCUE, Page 7
Opinion . . . . . . . . 6
Volume 99 • Number 46
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Petrolati
recognizes
boys’ soccer
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Correspondent
Turley Publications photo submitted
Granby Fire Department members Zachary Cyr and Dan
Haska practice donning and doffing new ice rescue suits.
BELCHERTOWN – For many
years now, Belchertown has had
several successful sports programs,
but boys’ soccer has been one of
the areas where the Orioles have
excelled on a consistent basis during the past 10 years.
State Rep. Thomas Petrolati, DLudlow, recognizes the rich history
of boys soccer in Belchertown,
much like his hometown of
Ludlow, which has its own history
of accomplishments in the sport.
For the fourth straight year,
Belchertown boys’ soccer reached
the state tournament after winning the Western Massachusetts
Division III tournament this year.
The Orioles lost a heartbreaker in
the state finals.
Last Friday afternoon, Petrolati
brought the Orioles back to that
moment when he presented each
member of the team and coaching staff with citations from
the Massachusetts House of
Representatives. He said it is
important for the Oriole players to
realize the impact they are making
on and off the field.
“These boys are going out and
representing their community in a
positive way,” said Petrolati, who
is one of the only legislators in the
state known to issues citations for
athletic successes. “They represent
the high school and their community when they go out and play
See SOCCER, Page 8
Culture comes alive
Bamidele Dancers, Drummers present
rhythms of West Africa at East Meadow
GRANBY – Students at East
Meadow School got to experience the rhythms of West Africa,
Brazil and the Caribbean during the regular school day last
Friday, as the Bamidele Dancers
and Drummers performed a
foot-tapping, shoulder-bop-
S
ping performance of music and
dance.
The fourth through sixth
grade population gathered in the
cafetorium in the school following lunch on Friday, Feb. 6 and
were welcomed by Jamemurrall
Stanley, Sekou Sylla and
Marilyn Sylla. The three opened
the assembly by inviting a large
See CULTURE, Page 12
Turley Publications photo by Aimee M. Henderson
From left, Jamemurrall Stanley, Sekou Sylla and Marilyn M.
Sylla perform at the East Meadow School during a special
presentation of West African, Brazilian and Caribbean music.
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The Footloose competition team won gold last weekend at their first competition of the season. They
are: (seated in front) Alexa and Jenna Brown, (standing from left) Alyssa Fraleigh, Sophie Poissant,
Sera Royal, Caroline Hardyn, Jenna Donovan, McKenna Talbot, Haley Denehy, Allison Rogalewski and
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Footloose competition team takes home gold
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W. S P R I N G F I E L D - A t t h e
Starbound Dance Competition held
on Feb. 7-8 in West Springfield, the
Footloose competition team, including many dancers for whom this was
their first time competing, achieved
outstanding success!
Both solo performances earned
high gold awards on Saturday evening. On Sunday, the group tap team
earned an elite gold award with a
first place award as well as a special judges award and the group jazz
team also earned an elite gold award
and placed third amongst all competitive group performances. The
contemporary duet and both lyrical
trios earned high gold awards while
the ages 11-12 trio also earned first
place within their age group and
division.
Congratulations to all the dancers and thank you to everyone who
came to support them!
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BELCHERTOWN – The Friends
of Clapp Library are in need of
books, DVDs, or music CDs for its
upcoming March 23-28 book sale.
Categories they need to fill are:
romance, kids readers and nonreaders and mystery. Get a jump
start on spring cleaning and help
support the Friends, which in turn
support the library. Donations may
be left down stairs in the hallway
by the basement door. For large
donations, call the circulation desk
323-0417 at the library to schedule
a pick up from the Friends.
Farmers’ meeting
set for Feb. 14
B E L C H E RT OW N – J o i n
The Belchertown Agricultural
Commission’s February Farmers’
meeting on Saturday, Feb. 14 from
3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
The snow date is Feb. 15.
The meeting is a fun time to
visit with fellow farmers and share
ideas. They will be talking about
farming in Belchertown. Anyone
interested may join them.
Children enjoy one of the Cupcake Creations classes at the
Recreation Department.
Cupcake Creations at rec. dept.
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fun to decorate them. They will bake
cupcakes, mix the perfect icing, learn
how to use a pastry bag and learn
basic decorating techniques. At the
end of the day participants will be
able to take home their creations to
share with their family. Space is limited.
This program is for boys and girls
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P O L I C E
BELCHERTOWN
Monday, Feb. 16
• Town Hall and Finnerty
House closed for President’s
Day holiday
Tuesday, Feb. 17
• 7 p.m. – Finance Committee at Town Hall
• 7 p.m. – Agricultural Commission at Town Hall
Wednesday, Feb. 18
• 7 p.m. – EDIC at Town Hall
Due to the newspaper’s deadline, some meetings
may have changed or are not listed here. Current
meetings along with agendas are available on our
website at www.belchertown.org. Click on “Town
Hall”, “Town Clerk” and the meetings are listed
in the left hand column. For a complete listing of
Belchertown’s committee meetings, please refer to
the Official Meeting Bulletin Board located on the
outside wall by the parking lot entrance to Town
Hall.
The Belchertown Police Department
responded to 226 calls during the
weeks of Jan. 19 through Feb. 1. The
department made four arrests. Those
arrested are presumed innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
ARREST
Tuesday, Jan. 20
2:55 p.m. – Kevin James, 27, of
121 N. Main St., Belchertown, was
arrested for a warrant.
Wednesday, Jan. 28
5:52 p.m. – David Lee Leslie
Sousa, 18, of 65 Old Amherst Road,
Belchertown, was arrested for assault
and battery.
8:53 p.m. – James R. Rattell, 61, of
19 Chartier Drive, Belchertown, was
Thursday, Jan. 29
6:46 p.m. – June A. Murray, 50, of
221 N. Liberty St., Belchertown, was
INCIDENTS
Monday, Jan. 19
1:47 p.m. – Larceny over $250 on
Federal Street.
Tuesday, Jan. 20
9:19 p.m. – Disturbance/verbal
argument on North Washington Street.
Turley Publications photo courtesy of Elaine Darr-Morton
Campbell, Darr-Morton
photos on exhibit
CORRECTION: This photo was identified previously
as taken by Les Campbell, but in fact it is the photography of Elaine Darr-Morton. The photo is part of an
exhibit at Wistariahurst Museum featuring Quabbin
landscapes, seascapes and rural settings by Campbell
and Darr-Morton. The exhibit, “From our Yards: Natural
Landscapes,” will be on view through March 30. The
Wistariahurst Gallery is open Saturday, Sunday and
Monday 12 to 4 p.m. Admission to the gallery is $3
general and free for members.
Pancake breakfast to
support firefighters
Wednesday, Jan. 21
12:34 p.m. – Assist citizen on
George Hannum.
Bardwell Street.
Thursday, Jan. 22
6:57 p.m. – Breaking and entering
daytime for felony and larceny of firearm on Cold Spring Street.
Friday, Jan. 23
12:03 p.m. – Assist citizen on State
Street.
1:46 p.m. – Assist citizen on State
Street.
Saturday, Jan. 24
1:38 p.m. – Medical call on Sarah
Lane.
Sunday, Jan. 25
Mill Valley Road.
Thursday, Jan. 29
12:08 p.m. – Unattended death.
Friday, Jan. 30
1:38 p.m. – Discharge firearm on
Jackson Street.
Franklin Street.
Sunday, Feb. 1
7:58 p.m. – Police information.
GRANBY
The Granby Police Department
responded to 305 calls during the
weeks of Jan. 17 through Feb. 5 The
department made four arrests. Those
arrested are presumed innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
ARRESTS
Wednesday, Jan. 21
1:30 p.m. – Karyann Peyman, 46,
of 216 Green Ave., Belchertown, was
Thursday, Jan. 22
2:15 p.m. – Lisa A. Boron, 45, of 72
Leona Ave., Chicopee, was arrested
for operating after suspension.
5:41 p.m. – Michael Fernandes, 35,
of 1032 East St., Ludlow, was arrested
for operating after suspension.
Saturday, Jan. 31
1:41 a.m. – Jonathan McCain, 41,
of 54 Amherst St., Granby, was arrested for operation under the influence.
INCIDENTS
Saturday, Jan. 17
1:20 a.m. – Caller states that a
motor vehicle went off the road and
may have hit a tree on Amherst Street.
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L O G S
Federal Street.
3:48 p.m. – Assist fire/EMS on
North Main Street.
9:24 p.m. – Structure fire on Bay
Road.
The cool weather is here!
BELCHERTOWN - The Belchertown Firefighters’
Association is holding its February pancake breakfast this coming Sunday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.,
at the Belchertown Fire Station, 10 N. Main St. The funds raised from the breakfast will be used to
provide and maintain the equipment and up-to-date
training for firefighters as well as to support the elementary school safety training program for children.
Adults are $6, children 4-12 are $4, and those under 4
years are free when accompanied by an adult.
PAGE Sunday, Jan. 18
10:20 a.m. – Vehicle vs. pole on
School Street. Pole not damaged.
10:23 a.m. – Caller reports vehicle
crashed in front yard on Carver Street.
10:52 a.m. – Multiple car accident
at Amherst Street and Kizior Drive.
11:04 a.m. – Motor vehicle accident
on Carver Street.
Friday, Jan. 23
4:04 p.m. – Motor vehicle accident involving three vehicles on East
Street.
Saturday, Jan. 24
2:07 a.m. – Caller states a vehicle
crashed in her front yard on Barton
Street.
10:35 a.m. - Caller reports motor
vehicle hit utility pole on East Street.
10:40 p.m. - Caller reports a one car
motor vehicle accident (rollover) on
Amherst Street.
Monday, Jan. 26
7:31 p.m. - Caller reports motor
vehicle accident on West Street.
Wednesday, Jan .28
8:52 a.m. - School bus backed into
an unoccupied vehicle.
Thursday, Jan. 29
3:15 p.m. - Motor vehicle accident involving two cars on West State
Street.
11:58 p.m. - Caller states that a
motor vehicle hit a tree on Burnett
Street.
Saturday, Jan. 31
7:10 p.m. – Caller reports her business was broken in to.
Monday, Feb. 2
12:18 p.m. – Caller reports two-car
accident on New Ludlow Road.
12:39 p.m. – Caller reports motor
vehicle has hit a utility pole on
Amherst Road.
Thursday, Feb. 5
2:56 a.m. – Motor vehicle has
struck utility pole on Carver Street.
3:26 p.m. – Caller reports twocar accident on Silver Street at West
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Why the risk?
Vaccinate against measles
W
hen it comes to vaccinations there are a lot of
unknown answers of long-term side-affects,
causing them to be quite controversial at times.
But, that’s not what this column is about. This writing
questions why parents are willing to risk some diseases
versus the actual vaccination. There is one thing for
sure; there are some vaccinations that should never be
considered as unnecessary – including the measles vaccination.
In 2000 it was considered that measles was eliminated
in the United States, quite possibly thanks to a highly
effective vaccination program. However, from Jan. 1
through Feb. 6 of this year there were 121 people from
17 states having reported to have measles, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A record case of measles was reported last year at 644
in 27 states, but this year seems to be on track to passing
that number with it being only February.
Measles can be serious in all age groups, but children
younger than 5 and adults over the age of 20 are more
likely to suffer from complications. The more common
complications include ear infections – occurring in
about one in 10 children – which can lead to permanent
hearing loss. Diarrhea is less common occurring in less
than one in 10 people.
Some of the more severe measles complications
include pneumonia and encephalitis (swelling of the
brain). These complications can lead to hospitalization
and death. The CDC reports that as many as one in 20
children with measles get pneumonia, which is the most
common cause of death from measles in young children. The CDC also reports that about one in 1,000 will
develop encephalitis, which can lead to convulsions and
leave a child deaf or mentally retarded. And finally, the
CDC says for every 1,000 children who get measles, one
or two will die from it.
With the disease being a highly contagious respiratory
disease caused by a virus – spreading through the air
through coughing and sneezing – it can easily be shared
among children, who are often less aware of covering
up a sneeze and washing hands frequently. Measles
starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore
throat. It is followed by a rash that spreads all over the
body. Symptoms of measles occur 10 days to two weeks
after first exposure and may resemble other viral respiratory infections. People with measles are contagious from
four days before the rash appears until four days after
the rash’s onset – so it is quite possible someone may
not know their illness is measles until after coming in
contact with others.
Doctors from Baystate Medical Center say that there
is no medicine to fight against measles once it is contracted.
Measles was eliminated for a reason through vaccination. From its beginning the disease claimed lives
and spread quickly across the country. Let’s not find
ourselves back in 1912 when it became a nationally
notifiable disease in the United States. In its first decade
of reporting cases, an average of 6,000 measles-related
deaths was reported each year. Why are parents willing
to risk it again, when there is a preventative measure?
Where Is It?
This
Week
E
Last week’s photo was
correctly identified by
Rebecca Walker as the
entrance to old town
hall on Park Street.
Join the fun and submit
your answers for this
weeks “Where Is It?”
photo to ahenderson@
turley.com or P.O. Box
601, Belchertown, MA
01007.
Last
Week
ach week The
Sentinel feature a “Where
Is It?” photo in the
opinion section.
The feature photo
could be of a local
building, item, sign
place, or landmark.
Readers are asked
to pick their brains
to figure out where
it is or even what it
is. Check here each
week to test your
knowledge of the
area where we live
and work.
The answer to
this week’s “Where
Is It?” will run in
next week’s edition, along with a
new trivia photo
for you to consider.
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yourself, then for someone special. Here is
think it does much of anything although you may
in the
a recap of important considerations, whether you
have some luck using it.
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are on the giving, or receiving end!
Now that you have made a pretty vase arrangeMany of us send flowers to folks that live out
ment, place it away from a heat source and enjoy!
of town. If you are familiar with florist shops in
You may move it to a cooler part of the house
the area, a phone call and credit card is all that
overnight, to gain some longevity, but putting
is required to place your order. Give the florist
the vase in the fridge is a bad idea - the ethylene
an idea of the recipient’s favorite flowers; if you
gas emitted by certain fruits and veggies therein
aren’t familiar with them providing preferred
will cause the flowers to age quickly. You will
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notice that some types last a lot longer than others
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Happy Valentine’s Day! May your house be filled with
needs as well as your wallet!
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teachers at the Pathfinder Regional Technical Vocational
School in Palmer on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
Titled “Growing Minds Through Massachusetts
Agriculture,” the conference offers educational and
networking resources, activity ideas and curriculum connections that can facilitate and enhance pre-K through
12th grade classrooms alike and help bring agriculture to
the students.
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Massachusetts Agriculture Conference offers educational and networking resources that can facilitate and
enhance pre-K through 12th grade classroom teachers
alike. This year’s conference will feature a choice of
six or seven concurrent workshops during each of four
workshop sessions. Workshops will explore the many
diverse commodity sectors of Massachusetts Agriculture
while providing hands-on learning opportunities that
bring agriculture alive in the classroom. Each will offer
specific background and activities for either elementary,
middle or high school level. Speakers, panels and activities will emphasize agriculture and hands-on activities
for the classroom. Don’t miss this day of discussion,
interaction and opportunities for exploring new ideas for
your Massachusetts classroom.
The $50 fee includes lunch and all materials ($55
on the day of the conference). Ten Professional
Development Points are provided for Massachusetts
Teachers those who attend the full day conference, carry
out a related classroom activity, and send in a brief report
of their experience. The group will provide a certificate
of participation for teachers from other states.
A limited number of scholarships are available to
new teachers, teachers from urban schools and farm
educators thanks to funding from a Farm Credit East
AgEnhancement Grant. For eligibility information and
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proposals are now considered frontrunners.
All the options, except for the simple upgrade of West
Street School, would be eligible for state reimbursements.
Several of the options would leave one or both of the
existing elementary schools vacant, making them available for demolition or conversion to other uses. The options are:
- Update West Street School for code upgrades;
- Build an addition and renovate West Street School;
- Build a new pre-K to grade 3 building at West Street;
- Build a new pre-K to grade 6 building at West Street,
leaving the East Meadow School available for other uses;
- Build an addition and renovate East Meadow School
into a pre-K to grade 6 school;
- Build a new pre-K to grade 3 school on the East
Meadow property, with no renovation of the East Meadow
School; or
- Build a new pre-K to Grade 6 school at the East
Meadow School property, leaving the current elementary
schools vacant.
Rodriguez said the architects were to speak on the process at a Feb. 11 school committee meeting.
She has noted that Granby stands alone among the
351 communities in the state to have never received any
school building money from the MSBA.
In other business, the school committee has begun
discussions for hiring a replacement for Rodriguez, who
recently announced she has taken a job in Connecticut.
The committee began its talks at its Feb. 4 meeting
and was expected to address the issue again on Feb. 11.
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of a candidate whose name was revealed to the committee in private executive session on Feb. 4, according to
Rodriguez.
A representative of the Granby Education Association,
the teachers union local, in a letter to the school committee, urged that the board consider hiring, on an interim or
permanent basis, an “individual from within the district
that has been a superintendent before.”
“Someone who knows how to handle a budget and
knows the players involved in the MSBA process and
someone who has and is able to continue to work collaboratively and effectively with the GEA,” wrote union
local president Kristen Naglieri.
Rodriguez said she was not at liberty to reveal the
name of the candidate favored by the administration.
A specific individual was not named by the union.
Rodriguez could not reveal the name of that individual.
The school committee was expected to discuss the
issue further at its Feb. 11 meeting.
Rodriguez will leave her job the week of March 16 to
begin her work for the state of Connecticut where she
will take the post of Bureau Chief of Special Education.
She began her career 30 years ago as a special education teacher in Springfield. She became special education supervisor there, then took a similar position in
Northampton before becoming superintendent there. She
was the superintendent here for four years.
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need to be prepared in case it does happen when we have
recreational water areas such as Aldrich Lake that residents
skate or fish on,” said Anderson. “Many times (calls are)
regarding a dog or animal, which we treat the same, because
it is very common for someone to try and rescue an animal
and end up falling through the ice in the process.”
How firefighters approach an ice rescue depends on
the conditions they are presented with. Anderson said, as
spring approaches and the ice thins and gets fragile, it can
be “very exhausting attempting to maneuver through the
breaking slushy ice.”
He said “time is of the essence” during a rescue because
one a person falls in and the water is under 40 degrees, a
person could have as little as 15 minutes before they may
become unconscious, depending on their physical condition. The new suits are designed to go over clothing and
are buoyant, allowing faster response out onto the ice.
Anderson said, in the event someone falls through the
ice, they should kick their feet and stimultaneously pull
themselves out (if possible).
“Since you generally won’t be able to lift yourself
upward and out, you want to instead ‘swim’ out by getting
your body as horizontal as possible. Lean forward onto the
ice, and kick your feet as you would if you were swimming,” explained the chief. “As you do so, use your arms
and elbows to push and pull yourself out of the hole.”
Anderson said an alternate method is to roll out and
away from the hole by floating on your back, hooking your
strongest arm over the ice and bring your leg on the same
side up over the ice edge; begin rolling up on the ice with a
throwing motion with the opposite arm in the direction of
the roll while bringing the opposite leg up as the roll commences. continue to roll until you are on solid ice.
The committee on Feb. 4 also:
- approved an East Meadow School field trip to the
Connecticut Science Museum in Hartford on June 5; and
- approved an East Meadow School field trip to Mystic
Aquarium at Mystic, Conn., on May 27.
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State Rep. Thomas Petrolati, D-Ludlow, poses with the players and coaches
of the Belchertown High School boys’ soccer team. Petrolati presented citations honoring the players and coaches for their state finalist team in 2014.
SOCCER | from Page 1
teams from Eastern Massachusetts. The
teams out there know who Belchertown is
and what it represents. The boys should be
proud of that.”
Petrolati met with the team briefly and
thanked them for their hard work and for
their commitment to the program.
For many of the Oriole players, it was
a great way to get back together as a team
and celebrate their accomplishments. For
Oliver Hopkins, a senior captain, he appreciates Petrolati coming out for the fourth
straight year.
“We think it is a big honor,” said
Petrolati. “We like how he (Petrolati) takes
his time out to meet with us.”
Billy Aldrich is already in full basketball
mode, but enjoyed the opportunity to meet
up with his soccer teammates.
“It’s great to remember those days,” said
Aldrich. “We had a great team, great team
chemistry and we got along on and off the
field.”
Vice Principal Douglas Daponde said a
visit from the town’s state representative is
great to have.
“The boys enjoy (Petrolati) coming out
and acknowledging them,” said Daponde.
“But the success really belongs to our
entire community. We have a great developmental program at the youth level and
it’s a process that goes all the way up to the
high school level.”
Daponde says the boys’ soccer team
does an excellent job representing the com-
Connor Davis, left, and Connor
Curtain, right, check out their
citations from the State House of
Representatives.
munity throughout the year. They perform
in community service projects and are
involved in school functions.
Varsity coach Tony Alemeida thanked
Petrolati for coming. He thanked his team
for their hard work and says he hopes it
keeps going so Petrolati can visit the team
every year.
Junior Connor Davis says he hopes to
have one more chance at winning a state
championship. He is proud of the citations
he has received from the state house.
“I have my last citation hanging up in my
room,” said Davis. “It is a great honor.”
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“I told them she wasn’t given to me
HEART | from Page 1
to be taken away,” said Tracy. “Boston
Hana made her entrance into the world Children’s (Hospital) said, ‘Send her
that her life became anything but normal.
down we can help’.”
“I didn’t know anything was wrong
Hana had three surgeries before the age
before she was born. All the ultrasounds of three, with the first being on Feb. 11 at
looked good. The doctors didn’t catch just nine days old. The second open-heart
anything,” said Tracy. “I had a normal surgery was when Hana was about 18
delivery and Hana scored a nine on the months old and the third in the series was
Apgar test.”
when she was just about three years old.
The Apgar test, developed in 1952,
Hana says she doesn’t remember the
rates a baby’s appearance, pulse, respon- surgeries early in her life, and said she
siveness, muscle activity and breathing. didn’t realize anything was different about
Ten is the highest score. Babies scoring in her until later in her life when she could
the four to six range may need assistance understand it.
breathing, while babies scoring three or
“I don’t think there was a time that I
less may need immediate lifesaving mea- realized I knew I had (heart disease),” she
sures.
said. “I got to do everything that everyone
“We were sent back to our room from else did. I knew my self-limitations.”
the delivery room, and I did have some
Hana, now a freshman at Westfield
concerns that first night,” said Tracy.
State University studying math to become
Tracy had noticed that Hana appeared a secondary education instructor, said it
to be a purple color, but she was told by was in her junior and senior year of high
nurses that everything was okay. Hana’s school that her health problems slowed
feet and hands had turned a nice flesh her down for a bit. Anxiety that started
color, but Tracy said her daughter’s torso in her sophomore year “took a toll” on
was still purple. Tracy said Hana had a her heart, which caused complications
rough first night – not wanting to nurse to start. She started experiencing heart
and generally it seemed like something palpitations and her heart rate was up
was off, but nurses continued to tell her all the time. Hana said she had multiple
that everything was okay.
procedures to try to correct the problem,
By 7 a.m. the next day Tracy and her but to no avail. By her senior year Hana
daughter were being prepared to leave was very ill.
the hospital. The nurses took Hana to
“The next step was to get me through
the nursery for some final tests, when my senior year and then have surgery
– just like that – everything changed in an before my transition to college,” said
instant.
Hana.
Hana was in the nursery
And that’s exactly what
“A scar on happened.
for a while and Tracy kept
Last July Hana
wondering what was takwent for her fourth openmy chest,
ing so long. Then all of a
heart surgery, and she says
sudden a nurse came run- that’s all I see.” it “terrified” her. One comning down the hall saying
fort for Hana though was
– Hana Johnson
something was wrong with
being at Children’s Hospital
the baby and to stay in the
Boston, which feels like a
room. Tracy said by the time doctors were second home to her. And, she is grateful
able to get Hana on an oxygen monitor to the doctors there.
her oxygen levels had plummeted to just
“If it weren’t for them, I probably
38 percent. There was a scramble to take would not be here,” said Hana.
a Polaroid of Hana – just in case.
Hana continues her love of dance,
Hana, who was born at Mary Lane, which she has done for the past 17 years,
was transported by ambulance to Hartford even competitively. She said keeping up
Hospital for evaluation at that point. Tracy with other dancers was never a problem
said, even 19 years later, those memories and she is grateful her mother never held
are still fresh in her mind.
her back from sports and other opportuni“In all honesty, I wanted answers,” said ties, despite her heart disease.
Tracy about what she was feeling at the
“People know, like my friends know,
time. “To me, panicking wasn’t going to but they don’t look at me different,” said
do anything to help.”
Hana. “A lot of people who meet me,
Once at Hartford Hospital, doctors don’t even know. It’s just an obstacle you
weren’t sure what was wrong with Hana, have to get over, and being brought up sowhether it be a genetic problem or some called ‘normal,’ doing everything everysort of syndrome. But, in the end, Hana one else is doing is the best way. A scar
was diagnosed with several congenital on my chest, that’s all I see.”
heart defects including: transposition of
Tracy said she raised Hana to in such a
the great arteries, pulmonary stenosis, way never to focus on the heart disease.
ventricular septal defect, mitral valve She said, “As a parent, you have to kind
displacement and hypoplastic left heart of not focus on it. You can’t dwell on the
syndrome. Doctors had seen each of the disease. You have to take it as it comes.”
defects in patients, but Tracy said seeing
As far as having a child go through
them all in one person made an approach open-heart surgery, even at 19 years old,
of what to do more difficult. Doctors from Tracy says it’s not easy to lead them into
all over the country and world were con- the operating room.
tacted, reaching as far as Oakland, Seattle,
“When I go through it, I’m fine, and I
Germany and France, but in the end it was break down when I can plan for it,” she
Children’s Hospital Boston that came to said. “Hana feeds off my energy, so I
Hana’s so-called rescue.
know what I have to focus on – for her.”
After spending seven days in Hartford,
As for what Hana wants to share with
Tracy remembers a doctor there telling others who are diagnosed with heart disher Hana wasn’t going to survive the ease, she says, “Don’t let it hold you back.
defects.
You can do everything else everyone is
“He told me that she wasn’t going to doing. It’s about knowing yourself…just
make it,” said Tracy, adding that they go for it.”
were given two options – letting Hana die
Hana still sees her cardiologist about
naturally or prolong her life with surger- once a year for a check-up, but there are
ies.
no procedures in the foreseeable future.
HIGHWAY DIVISION SUPERVISOR
The Town of Belchertown is accepting applications for a Highway Division Supervisor to perform
administrative, supervisory, and equipment operation work in planning, directing, and organizing the
Town’s Highway Division which includes maintenance and construction projects.
The Highway Supervisor has direct supervisory responsibility for all full-time and part-time division
employees, develops work schedules, maintains accurate records for all activities under his/her control,
reviews quality of work performed, operates heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
Applicant should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and five years of progressively responsible
experience in the supervision and administration of highway construction and maintenance projects, or
any equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid Class D driver’s license,
Class A or B CDL license is preferred; a Hoisting Engineer license must be obtained within one year of
employment.
Knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques relative to road construction and maintenance,
vehicle maintenance, and snow removal. Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws
rules and regulations relating to highway operations, environmental protection and storm water
management.
Applications and job descriptions are available in the Selectmen’s Office at The Finnerty House, One
South Main Street, P.O. Box 670, Belchertown, MA 01007. Applications should be submitted by 4:00 p.m.
on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, but will be accepted until position is filled.
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MEMA warns to clear snow
before roof collapse
FRAMINGHAM – Following two large
snow storms, within a week of each other,
Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA) has offered some tips to
minimize the risk of over-stressing a building roof due to accumulated or drifting
snow.
“...Additional snow can add weight
and stress to the roofs of structures if not
cleared. Also, for areas that get rain, the
dry, fluffy snow piled on roofs can act as a
sponge, absorbing any additional sleet and
rain,” says MEMA Director Kurt Schwartz.
“Flat, commercial roofs are most susceptible if they are not draining properly.”
Here are the tips:
• Be on the alert for large accumulating
snow build-up or snowdrifts on your roofs.
• If roof snow can be removed, from
the ground, with the use of a snow rake
(available at most hardware stores), do so.
Use caution, as metal snow rakes conduct
electricity if they come into contact with a
power line.
• Try to avoid working from ladders, as
ladder rungs tend to ice up. Snow and ice
collect on boot soles, and metal ladders.
• Flat roofs can be shoveled clear, but
only if it is determined that the roof is safe
to stand upon. Exercise care when on the
roof to avoid potentially dangerous falls.
• Flat roof drainage systems should be
kept clear to minimize the risk of excess
roof ponding in the event of subsequent
heavy rainfall or melting.
• Large icicles can form on roof overhangs, but do not necessarily mean ice
damming is occurring. Icicles overhanging
doorways and walkways can be dangerous
and should be carefully removed.
• All of the mentioned actions should
only be performed by able-bodied adults,
as the snow is heavy, and roofs and other
surfaces may be slippery. Protective headgear and eye protection is recommended.
• In many cases, roof ice dams can form
causing water build-up, leading to interior damage. To minimize the risk of overstressing a building roof due to accumulated or drifting snow.
• Be on the alert for large accumulating
snow build-up or snowdrifts on your roofs.
• If roof snow can be removed, from
the ground, with the use of a snow rake
(available at most hardware stores), do so.
Use caution, as metal snow rakes conduct
electricity if they come into contact with a
power line.
• Try to avoid working from ladders, as
ladder rungs tend to ice up. Snow and ice
collect on boot soles, and metal ladders.
• Flat roofs can be shoveled clear, but
only if it is determined that the roof is safe
to stand upon. Exercise care when on the
roof to avoid potentially dangerous falls.
• Flat roof drainage systems should be
kept clear to minimize the risk of excess
roof ponding in the event of subsequent
heavy rainfall or melting.
• Large icicles can form on roof overhangs, but do not necessarily mean ice
damming is occurring. Icicles overhanging
doorways and walkways can be dangerous
and should be carefully removed.
• All of the suggested actions should only
be performed by able-bodied adults, as the
snow is heavy, and roofs and other surfaces
may be slippery. Protective headgear and
eye protection is recommended.
PAGE ‘Wine and
Canvas’
fundraiser at
Jones Library
AMHERST – The Jones Library will
be hosting a “Wine and Canvas” fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 1 to 4
p.m. in the Woodbury Room.
Attendees, guided by an artist, will
replicate the featured painting, which
has been created especially for this
Jones Library event. Tickets are $45
each and are available in the Jones
Library office or online at www.joneslibrary.org/wineandcanvas/index.html. All
proceeds will benefit The Jones Library
Inc.
All materials will be provided, including aprons. Snacks and non-alcoholic
beverages will be provided, and attendees may bring beer or wine if they prefer. This event is for adults, and children
are not able to attend.
For further information about the
“Wine and Canvas” fundraiser, please
visit www.joneslibrary.org/wineandcanvas/index.html or contact library director Sharon Sharry at 413-259-3106.
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, february 12, 2015
Calendar
Saturday, Feb. 14
FARMERS’ MEETING: Join The Belchertown
Agricultural Commission’s February Farmers’ meeting
on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Town
Hall. The snow date is Feb. 15.
CHILDRENS’ ART: Create and illustrate a story during a multi-arts children activity at the Amherst Farmers
Market on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon for
children ages 6 to 13 and noon to 12:30 p.m. for children
ages 3 to 5. Children must be accompanied by their parents. Free.
DIAPER DRIVE: The Amherst-area diaper drive,
sponsored by Amherst Survival Center, will begin and
run through April 6. Please bring donations to the center.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
BLACK HISTORY LUNCH: A Black History lunch
with the Amherst Area Gospel Choir will be held from
noon to 1 p.m. at the Amherst Survival Center.
Friday, Feb. 20
CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCH: A Chinese New
Year lunch will be held at the Amherst Survival Center
from noon to 1 p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Goat while
listening to TUNES@NOON music with Art Steele (guitar and vocals).
Saturday, Feb. 21
LOVE YOUR LIBRARY: The Friends of Clapp
Memorial Library is hosting an evening of wine and
cheese and chocolate on Saturday, Feb. 21 (snow date
of Feb. 28). The event is free! The Friends will supply
a variety of wines to sample. There will also be a raffle.
Must be over 21 years old to attend. Become a Friend
before the event and be entered into a drawing for a
KindleFire.
AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY: Stop by the Granby
Free Public Library to buy a raffle ticket for the American
Girl Doll of the year, “Grace.” The raffle will take place
at the American Girl Doll Tea Party to benefit the Granby
Library on Feb. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Immaculate
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Saturday, Feb. 28
Saturday, April 11
PORK DINNER: A pork loin dinner will be held on
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Hall, 256 State St., Granby, to benefit the Granby
Veterans Memorial. The menu includes: pork loin, potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert and assorted beverages.
There will be raffles. Tickets to the dinner are $12. Call
Jason Richard at 413-246-9386 or Mike Pandora at 413205-6646. Tickets may also be purchased at the Granby
Senior Center. The group will deliver, but please indicate
that at ticket purchase.
Thursday, March 5
We are celebrating our
10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons.
KINDERGARTEN REG: Belchertown’s Cold Spring
School announces that kindergarten registration for the
2015-2016 school year will be Friday, March 13 from 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, March 19 from 4 until 8 p.m.
Friday, March 20
TUNES@NOON: Join the Amherst Survival
Center from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch and music with
Northampton Flutes Nancy Janosen, Sue Kurian and
George Owens.
UMASS 5K DASH & DINE: The sixth annual Dash &
Dine 5K is underway. Visit www.runumass.com to sign
up and learn more about the race. It is only $5 for Umass
community and $20 for the greater public. All proceeds
benefit the Amherst Survival Center.
Friday, April 17
TUNES@NOON: Join the Amherst Survival Center
from noon to 1 p.m. for Songs of Stevie Wonder, Beatles
and original music with Zack Danziger and Bob Weiner.
BELCHERTOWN
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GRANBY
Center Pharmacy .....................................................Route 202
Cindy’s Soft Serve ..................................................Route 202
Granby Library........................................................Route 202
Granby Safety Complex...........................................Route 202
Granby Town Hall .............................................................Route 202
Sapowsky Farm...................................................................Route 202
Senior Center.....................................................................Route 202
Union Mart ........................................................................Route 202
Vicker’s Liquors ..................................................................Route 202
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Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public
Library or the Library Loft during open hours.
Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
We accept books only in good, clean condition.
For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100
PRESERVATION SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP: The
Granby Preservation Society, a non-profit, is holding an
ongoing membership drive. Membership and/or donations will help preserve and restore Kellogg Hall. For a
single two-year membership it cost $25. A family twoyear membership is $40. A business two-year membership is $100. To join send a note with the membership
type and payment to: Granby Preservation Society, P.O.
Box 1021, Granby, MA 01033.
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN GRANBY…
Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons,
we will be open on Fridays beginning in September.
Our New Hours
Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm • Thurs. 10am - 4pm
Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm
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Friday, March 13 and
Thursday, March 19
Where to find your
Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer
Need
Service,
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EMPTY BOWLS: The Amherst Survival Center is
hosting its annual Empty Bowls dinner at The Pub in
Amherst from 4 to 8 p.m. Limited tickets available.
ONGOING:
ORGANIC GARDENING: “Organic Gardening for
Everyone,” a 90-minute program featuring the cultivation of vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers using natural
methods to promote soil and plant health, will be offered
by naturalist and landscaper John Root at 6:30 p.m. on
Thursday, March 5 at the New England Small Farm
Institute, 275 Jackson St. in Belchertown.
The Library Loft
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present to win. This doll is very popular and out of stock
in some locations. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for
$5 and are available at the library. When you purchase
a $7 ticket for the tea party, you receive one free raffle
ticket.
WINE AND CANVAS: The Jones Library will be
hosting a “Wine and Canvas” fundraiser on Saturday,
Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Woodbury Room. Tickets
are $45 each and are available in the Jones Library office
or online at www.joneslibrary.org/wineandcanvas/index.
html. All proceeds will benefit The Jones Library Inc.
For further information about the “Wine and Canvas”
fundraiser, please visit www.joneslibrary.org/wineandcanvas/index.html or contact library director Sharon
Sharry at 413-259-3106.
MORNING PANTRY HOURS: The Amherst Survival
Center food pantry is experimenting with Saturday
morning hours from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. They are also
able to accept donations then.
Granby Package .............................60 West State Street/Route 202
Little Italy Pizza ..............................56 West State Street/Route 202
Pizza Palace.......................................... West State Street/Route 202
Polish Credit Union ......................49 West State Street/Route 202
41 So. Whitney St., Amherst
Summit General Store ........................................New Ludlow Road
413-253-7358
or online
Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library
Hours: M-F 8-5:30, Sat 8-12
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Business
announcement
Couple opens tattoo, piercing shop
By Gretchen O’Neil
Turley Correspondent
Santos
welcome son
BONDSVILLE – Sarah Santos and Scott Biron, of
Bondsville, announce the birth of their son, Zachary
Albert Biron, born Feb. 5, 2015, at 10:02 p.m., weighing
7 pounds, 14 ounces and measuring 20 1/4 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Cindy Santos, of
Bondsville. Paternal grandparents are Ann and Peter
Kuchieski, of Belchertown.
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weddings, engagements, milestone anniversaries, major
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BELCHERTOWN - Brendan Kennedy and Elizabeth
Roberts recently opened Infinite Ink Tattoo & Piercing in
Belchertown at 39 Federal St. (route 9), joining other businesses in the Quabbin Village Shops.
Kennedy and Roberts met approximately two years
ago when Kennedy did a tattoo for Roberts, her only one.
They began dating, and soon realized that they were both
extremely business-minded, according to Roberts. Each
has run a business before separately. Kennedy owned his
own tattoo shop when they met, but he sold his shop so the
couple could open a new one together. The couple also has
an adorable six-month-old son named Eli.
Kennedy got his first tattoo at age 16 from his older
brother, who is also a tattoo artist. Kennedy says he can
no longer count the number of tattoos he has. He learned
to tattoo in Germany in the early 1990’s from his brother at
a studio his brother owned across from the train station in
Giessen.
Kennedy attended Holyoke Community College to study
Environmental Science.
“While I was going to school, I started making money
tattooing. I enjoyed it: I was good at it,” he says. Since
then he has done thousands of tattoos. Roberts has high
praise for Kennedy’s artistic talents.
In choosing Belchertown, Kennedy and Roberts wanted
a town with no existing shop. And, through the regulation
process that was required to open his business in town,
Kennedy found himself impressed by the knowledge of
body art in Belchertown, and feels that in 20 years of
working in different cities and towns, this knowledge is
“the best I’ve seen.” A lot of towns do not go through the
extensive process Belchertown did in order to issue his
license, and rather simply “issue a license based on getting
paid,” he says.
Kennedy and Roberts have high praise for the people
they have met in Belchertown and the way they have
been received. They have worked to immediately become
part of the community here in Belchertown. Roberts has
designed a sheet of butterfly tattoos and will donate half
of the proceeds from each of these tattoos to Jessica’s
Boundless Playground. They are also planning a specific
Turley Publications photo by Gretchen O’Neil
Brendan Kennedy and Elizabeth are joined by
their son Eli in their new tattoo and piercing shop
in Belchertown.
date in the near future at the shop where half of the proceeds from each tattoo done on that date will go towards
the playground. If time runs out and everyone who wants a
tattoo on that date cannot be accommodated, appointments
made on that date will be honored for the commitment to
donate.
Kennedy says a goal of his, is that he and Roberts want
to be friendly, give customers a good feeling when they
come in, and make customers comfortable. He hopes to
“simply do good artwork.” “Word of mouth is simply the
best way to advertise good work,” he says.
Infinite Ink has a Facebook page that displays Kennedy’s
art. Hours are 12:30 to 7 p.m., closed Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. Check the Facebook page for changes in
hours due to winter weather or call before stopping in.
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CULTURE | from Page 1
group of students to join them on stage and
help make music using a variety of instruments. The energy in the room was bursting.
Principal Jennifer Champagne said the
group was brought to the school through
a grant she wrote with the Massachusetts
Cultural Council. The matching grant was
paid for up front by the schools parent teacher organization (PTO), but they will recoup
the costs. The single performance cost $735.
CAPTURE
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Champagne said she has tries to do
school-wide assemblies that offer cultural
diversity or something outside what the students can find in Granby. She said adding
this type of variety is “enriching to their
education.”
While looking for a new program to
bring to the school, Champagne turned to
the Young Audiences Arts for Learning of
Massachusetts, which puts out a program
guide each year with all sorts of available
programs for students in pre-K through high
school. Keeping in mind that February is
Black History Month, that’s when she found
the Bamidele Dancers and Drummers.
“Travel across the globe with the internationally acclaimed Bamidele Dancers and
Drummers and experience celebratory dances, rhythms, folklore, and songs from West
Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean,” reads the
Young Audiences program booklet. “This
lively interactive program includes authentic costumes and instruments and can be
adapted to include narration on African art,
culture and history.”
Champagne said exploring a different cul-
Marilyn Sylla leads a freedom dance at East Meadow School.
ture through music and dancing just adds to
students learning experience at East Meadow
School. She said with approximately 15 percent of the student population being diverse,
it is important to continue to expose students
to other cultures. Though Champagne did
say the English Language Literacy (ELL)
program has grown in the past few years.
She said the school serves a wide range of
student who speaks different languages. In
total there are 204 students at East Meadow
School, which serves fourth through sixth
graders.
For more information about the Bamidele
Dancers and Drummers visit www.
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Turley Publications photos by Aimee M. Henderosn
A West Street School student
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Welcome To GRANBY
More Granby
News on page 24
Granby Lions Club announces
Groundhog fuel fund
GRANBY – Once again this winter heating season, the Granby Lions
Club has established an Emergency
Fuel Assistance Fund for Granby
residents. This fund, called the
“Groundhog Fund,” will enable
residents of Granby to obtain needed assistance for fuel to help them
through the next six weeks of winter.
The Lions Club Groundhog Fund
will begin helping residents the first
week of February and will continue until mid-March. Residents
who would like to apply for needed
assistance area asked to complete
an application. These applications
are available in the Senior Center/
Council of Aging Office at 10 West
State St. in Granby.
Other residents or businesses who
would like to contribute to this fund
are asked to send their donation to
the Granby Lions Groundhog Fund,
P.O. Box 195, Granby, MA 01033.
The Granby Lions Club appreciates
the continuing support that the community of Granby gives to Lions’
projects and activities.
GRANBY - There is still time to
sign up for the 2015 season for
the Granby Athletic Association
Baseball for all ages. For more information, please email the baseball director at michaelmisiaszek@comcast.net.
GRANBY – A pork loin dinner will
be held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5:30
p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Hall, 256 State St., Granby, to benefit the Granby Veterans Memorial.
The menu includes: pork loin,
potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert
and assorted beverages. There will
be raffles. Tickets to the dinner are
$12. Call Jason Richard at 413-2469386 or Mike Pandora at 413-2056646. Tickets may also be purchased
at the Granby Senior Center. The
group will deliver, but please indicate that at ticket purchase.
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Girls’ basketball goes pink
Hosts annual ‘Hoops for
Hope’ game to raise
money for cancer fight
Correspondent
BELCHERTOWN – For the second
straight year, boosters at Belchertown High
School put on the Hoops for Hope to raise
money and awareness for the fight against
cancer.
Fundraising was held during the varsity
and junior varsity girls’ basketball games
last Friday night against Chicopee High
School.
Belchertown and Chicopee players both
broke out the pink socks and hair ties for
the games. Betty Adams, mother of recent
1,000-point scorer Tea Spellacy, organized
the event with help from the rest of the
boosters.
“They do the cancer awareness games in
the fall with soccer and during the spring
with softball,” said Adams. “We just wanted to do something during the winter season. We were fortunate to have the support
of the basketball teams do this. Last year,
we raised more than $500,”
Money raised through the sale of baked
goods and raffles was donated to the
D’Amour Cancer Center in Springfield, a
facility for treating cancer patients in the
region. Adams is hoping the game will
be a regular tradition until it is no longer
needed.
“Everyone has been touched by cancer
Turley Publications photo by
Gregory A. Scibelli
Cara McKenzie, a varsity player,
gets ready for her game as she dons
the pink socks for the night.
ABOVE: Boosters
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Jopson, operate
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goods for sale.
in some way,” said Adams. “The theme is
to think pink and raise awareness.”
Varsity coach Jason Woodcock said he
supported the effort by Adams and boosters, and believes it is important for his
team to have an awareness for cancer.
“We had one senior last year who had
lost her mother to cancer,” said Woodcock.
“We dedicated last year’s game to her and
it was very important. It was an emotional
night. We see this across the board with
volleyball and girls soccer games dedicated
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our principal and administration to raise
money for the fight against cancer.”
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Spellacy shines
against Sabis
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Granby’s Clayton Yanosky wrestles Dean Tech’s Jack Courchesne at 152 pounds.
Golden Hawks dominate Granby
Turley Publications
HOLYOKE – Though the
Granby wrestling team boasts
100-win wrestler Nolan Hodgins
and a very deep team, the Rams
were not able to match up well
with the even deeper Golden
Hawks as Dean Tech ran away
early in the meet and picked up
a 64-18 victory last Wednesday
night at Dean Tech.
The Golden Hawks were propelled by several great performances, including a number of
matches that went into the second and third periods. Dean Tech
showed a lot of depth and a lot
of endurance in getting through
some tough Granby opponents.
BELCHERTOWN - Senior
guard Tea’ Spellacy scored
a total of 97 points in the six
games that the Belchertown girls
basketball team played against
Suburban League rival Sabis
during the past four years.
Spellacy’s final point against
the Lady Bulldogs was a made
free throw with 5.7 seconds
remaining in regulation sealing
the Lady Orioles thrilling 5248 home victory, last Thursday
night.
“We’ve never defeated Sabis
before, so it feels great to finally
beat them,” said Spellacy, who
scored a game-high 24 points.
“We now have an 11-4 overall
Turley Publications photo by Gregory A. Scibelli
The Golden Hawks had captured the meet very early on as
they won their first five matches
on the schedule.
Luis Perez started out by taking control of Jack Kent in the
See HAWKS, Page 18
See LADY ORIOLES, Page 20
Offense delivers for Orioles
Bachand, Cass
garner hat tricks
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
Dean Tech’s Justin Perez locks up with Granby’s Jack
Sarnacki at 170 pounds.
record and this win should help
us get a home game in the postseason tournament. We still have
a chance to win the league title
as well.”
Sabis, who lost to Hoosac
Valley in the Division 3 Western
Mass. finals last March, has
always given Belchertown a lot
of trouble.
“They’ve always been a powerhouse team and it has always
been a difficult matchup for us,”
said Belchertown head coach
Jason Woodcock. “One of our
strengths is speed, but they’ve
always been able to match it. We
did score a couple of fast break
baskets in the first half and it
took a total team effort to finally
beat them.”
BELCHERTOWN - For the
Belchertown hockey team it was
a big week as they came up with
a pair of crucial victories.
The Orioles picked up two
important road wins with a 5-2
victory at Wahconah, followed
by an 8-2 win at Greenfield.
Belchertown jumped out to a 20 lead with a pair of goals in the
first period. The two sides each
added a tally in the second, while
Belchertown finished the game
off by outscoring Wahconah, 2-1.
Alex Bachand led the offen-
sive attack with three goals, while
Dylan Gillen finished with a goal
and an assist. Nate Pacheco finished with a goal, while Cam
Cass, Tommy Daley and Jordan
Henault each finished with an
assist.
Belchertown then rolled to
an 8-2 win over Greenfield on
Friday, Feb. 6. The Orioles scored
two goals each in the first and
second periods and added four
more in the third.
Cam Cass had the second hat
trick of the week for the Orioles
to lead the offense.
Aidan Dupont added a goal
and four assists, while Zachary
Reidy had two goals and two
assists. Ryan Dupont and Eric
Schilemann each had a goal.
Henault and Mikulski each had
an assist.
Rams secure
pair of
big wins
Agawam rebounds to take down South Hadley
Inch closer
to tourney spot
SOUTH HADLEY – Since
Agawam’s resurgence about two
years ago, the Tigers have been
on the losing end of rivalry they
once owned down in Division 3A.
Two years ago, that all changed
when the Brownies growth finally overpowered the Tigers and
Agawam won Division 3A and
eventually the state title.
Now the two teams are league
rivals in the highly competitive
Berry League and South Hadley’s
size simply cannot keep up with
Agawam’s growth.
Last Saturday afternoon,
the Tigers were hoping to take
advantage of an emotional and
exhausted Agawam team that had
just gone through a big matchup
against Westfield.
The Tigers were even able to
strike first in the game held at
Fitzpatrick Rink. The Tigers were
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
GRANBY - The Granby
boys basketball team ended up
with a very busy week as they
try to make a push to qualify
for the Western Massachusetts
Division 3 Tournament.
The Rams started the week
with a big 60-30 home victory
over St. Mary on Wednesday,
Feb. 4.
After a slow start to the
game that ended up with a 1010 tie at the end of the first
quarter, the Rams took control
See RAMS, Page 20
Turley Publications
Dominic Florence battles for possession of the puck behind
the net.
aggressive in the early minutes the right corner of the net past
of the game and Beau Kass and Nick Askins to give South Hadley
Evan Sullivan led an attack on the some momentum with a 1-0 lead
Agawam net.
against the Brownies, the current
Kass connected with Sullivan, leaders in the league standings.
and Sullivan slipped the puck in
With the Tigers up, then went
into defensive mode, doing an
excellent job blocking shots and
stopping different combinations
of plays by the Brownies.
It might have taken a little
while, but the Brownies were
finally awoken with about 2:00
remaining in the first period.
Moving toward the right side,
Cam Rivest made a wrist shot
that found the goal to tie the score
1-1.
The first period ended with that
score, but Agawam did not let that
slow them down.
They would score three more
times in the first 6:00 of the second period.
The Brownies would take the
lead just 24 seconds into the second period when Zach Circosta
scored off a rebound. About 2:00
later, John Passerini scored with a
squeaker into the right side of the
goal to make it 3-1 Agawam.
With 8:47 to go, it was Kyle
Toti that made a great shot off a
See HOCKEY, Page 18
PAGE 1 8
Sports
Lady Rams sweep pair
Sarnacki, Sullivan
lead charge
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer
GRANBY - The Granby girls basketball
team played two of their three scheduled
contests in the past week and came home
with a pair of victories.
The Lady Rams started the week
with a 59-54 victory at South Hadley on
Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The game was close through the first
half as the Lady Rams held leads of 13-10
after the first and 28-24 at the half before
stretching the lead out to 44-32 by the end
of the third quarter.
Kate Sarnacki and Meghan Sullivan
combined for 46 of Granby’s 59 points
as Sarnacki had 29 and Sullivan with 17.
Mallory Beauregard chipped in with six,
while Kate Sullivan had five and Isabelle
Sheperd with two.
Granby then cruised to a 53-28 victory
over Palmer on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The Lady Rams jumped out to a 15-4
lead after the first quarter and 24-13 at the
half before putting the game out of reach
with a 19-5 run in the third quarter to build
up a 25-point advantage at 43-18.
Sarnacki and M. Sullivan led the charge
again for the Lady Rams with 17 and 15
points, respectively.
K. Sullivan finished just out of double figures with nine, while Mallory
Beauregard had six and Hannah Remillard,
Sheperd and Holly Wardwell with two.
The Granby girls basketball team was
also supposed to play in a contest at
Monson last week, but that was postponed
due to the snow. That game will now take
place on Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Orioles struggle in two games
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer
BELCHERTOWN - It was a rough
week for the Belchertown boys basketball team in their two contests with
Longmeadow and Sabis.
It started with a 65-31 loss to
Longmeadow on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
The Lancers jumped out to a 14-5 lead
at the end of the first, 27-13 at the half,
and 44-19 at the end of the third.
Corey Henson finished with a teamhigh nine points. Connor Davis and Jason
Krasinkiewicz both had six, followed by
five from Skyelar Whitehead, three from
Alec Walker and two from Zach Jones.
The boys then fell to Sabis, 82-46, on
Friday, Feb. 6.
The Orioles were in the game at the
end of the first quarter as they only trailed
20-14. Sabis then stretched the lead out
to 41-24 at the half before Belchertown
crept back into the contest by winning the
third quarter 16-12 to cut the Sabis lead to
53-40, but that is as close as the Orioles
would get the rest of the night.
Murray was the only Oriole in double figures as he finished with 12. Billy
Aldrich knocked down three 3-pointers
as he finished with nine. Corey Henson
knocked down a pair of 3-pointers as he
finished with eight. Krasinkiewicz was
next with seven, followed by four from
Davis, two from Jones and Walker and
one from Mitch Medina.
LAF to host All Star Soccer Awards Feb. 22
LUDLOW - The Ludlow Alumni & Fans
(LAF) are hosting its 26th annual Western
Mass High School All Star Soccer Awards
at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the Gremio
Lusitano Club.
A buffet will be served beginning at 6
p.m. followed by a guest speaker and an
awards ceremony where individual plaques
will be presented. College soccer coaches from the New England area will be in
attendance at this function to meet the top
players in Western Mass.
The LAF organization hosts this awards
night where student athletes, parents, family, friends and coaches come together to
celebrate these athletes’ accomplishments.
The LAF will also award scholarships to
one outstanding boy and girl athlete.
This LAF Awards Night honors the Boys
& Girls First Team All-Stars in Division
1, 3 and 4. A local daily newspaper, along
with the league coaches, makes the All-Star
selection. In addition, a special presentation
will be made to the Most Valuable Players
(MVP) in each division, as voted by the
high school soccer coaches.
The keynote speaker this year will be
Brian O’Connell, Officer at Large for the
North American Soccer Reporters and the
Revolution beat writer for espnboston.com.
“I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to speak at this year’s Lusitano Alumni
and Fan Dinner. The Lusitano organization
has honored the brightest high school stars
in Western Mass for over a quarter century,
and I am very much looking forward to
being a part of this rich tradition.”
Tickets are available to the public.
Please visit lusitanostadium.com/laf.com
for more information.
Evan Sullivan tries to get the puck just after a faceoff.
HOCKEY | from Page 17
post and into the goal to make it 4-1.
Agawam would go on to score three
more times in the second to take a 7-1
lead. Anthony Passerini, Joe Mercadante,
Brett Fila, and Chris Breault would also
score for the Brownies.
Though he suffered the loss, Gavin
HAWKS | from Page 17
106-pound match. He got the pinfall in
1 minute, 25 seconds. Seth Robles was
able to get the win a little quicker for the
Golden Hawks in the 113 pound match,
pinning Ben M’Sadeogues in 47 seconds.
Giovanni Rios won the 120-pound match
for Dean Tech with one second remaining
in the first period, and Jack Moriarty was
a win in 1:40.
At 132 pounds, Chris Vega was looking
to extend his winning ways. Vega currently holds the Dean Tech school record, surpassing David Brazeau in late December
at the Knight-Hawk Classic.
He was able to take control of his opponent, Victor Magalhaes, early on. He
grabbed a takedown, but had a little bit of
trouble scoring the pin in the first period.
He continued working on his opponent
and quickly turned him over early in the
second period for the win.
Granby was able to get their first win
of the meet when Ben Rokowski captured
a victory at 138 pounds. He was aggressive and scored a headlock takeover for
the takedown and went right for the pin.
Prough had a busy game, and made 31
saves for the Tigers in a spirted effort.
South Hadley dropped to 1-9-1
for the season. They also lost to East
Longmeadow 5-2 last Thursday night.
The Tigers are in action Saturday
afternoon against Ludlow at 3:30 p.m.
They face Chicopee Comp at 5 p.m. on
Tuesday.
Dean Tech’s Kevin Higgins resisted, but
Rokowski got the pin in 1:22.
Jose Berrios got Dean Tech on track
briefly with a third period pinfall. He
was up 7-0 in the third period and finally
hooked his opponents’ arms in a chicken
wing and got the pin.
At 152 pounds, Clayton Yanosky gave
the Rams some hope with a 28-second
pinfall.
Justin Perez, who recently got his
100th win of his career, was pushed up to
170 pounds and got a 12-0 decision win
against Jack Sarnacki.
Jason Sanchez (195 pounds) and Phillip
Fernandez (285 pounds) both got second
period pins. Hodgins won his match at
220 pounds in 32 seconds.
The victory makes Dean Tech a perfect
4-0 in the Suburban League. The Golden
Hawks are looking to close out their meet
schedule with a league title. They faced
Gateway earlier this week, and travel to
Franklin Tech on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications. He can
be reached at gscibelli@turley.com.
Sports
MacDuffie School hosts
President’s Day Winter Blast
3-vs-3 Soccer Tournament
GRANBY - President’s Day weekend
The MacDuffie School will host a 3-vs-3
youth soccer tournament. The tournament
will be held at Allsports Soccer Arena in
Northampton on Feb. 16.
The cost is $125 per team.
Age groups include U9, U10, U11, and
U12 for both boys and girls. Each team is
allowed a maximum of six players and are
guaranteed to play at least three games with
a chance at a play-off game.
Registration deadline for the tournament
is Feb. 6. A non-refundable payment in full
is required to secure your spot. Breakfast
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tournament will also include raffles, contests, and games.
The tournament is a fundraiser for the
MacDuffie girls varsity soccer team to support their post-championship opportunity to
train and play in England.
“We received a wonderful opportunity for
the girls to visit London, England and be
Athlete of the Week
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experience. On the back of a championship
winning season, this seemed to be the right
time to take this opportunity. The trip will
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professional coaches from the English FA
and Premiership teams. Additionally, the
team will be challenged to raise their level
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Academy teams. This is a unique chance
for these young local players. We thank the
community for their continued support.”
head coach Meirion George, Director of
Athletics, The MacDuffie School
The Girls varsity soccer team will visit
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March. While there they will spend time
sightseeing, training, and attending a professional soccer match.
For additional information on the
President’s Day Winter Blast Soccer
Tournament please contact tournaments@
macduffie.org.
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2015 Pioneers PDL
Schedule Released
Sports
Western Mass also
qualifies for Open Cup
Swimming
Holyoke Catholic High School
Gaels fall to Central
LUDLOW – The soccer field at historic
Lusitano Stadium may be covered under
snow and ice, but the 2015 Pioneers soccer
season is quickly warming up.
The Western Mass Pioneers 2015 PDL
season kicks off at home May 22 versus
long time rivals GPS Portland Phoenix. The
regular season will wrap up July 12 when
Western Mass travels to visit the Seacoast
United Phantoms.
The PDL season is 14 games long with
seven home games for the Pioneers. This
will be the 18th season of the Western
Mass Pioneers playing in the in the United
Soccer League (USL). First-year head
coach Dennis Gomes will be assembling a
team to try to gain a playoff berth.
Western Mass also qualified for the 2015
Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The Pioneers
are slated to play in the first round on May
13. Their opponent and venue location
will be announced later. If Western Mass
advances to the second round, they will
have a chance to face an USL Pro team on
May 20. This is the ninth time the Pioneers
have entered the Open Cup. Their best
result was in 2005, when they lost at home
to MLS team the Chicago Fire.
The Pioneers are kicking off the soccer
CHICOPEE - The swim teams finished their season and are ready for the
Sectionals. They both lost to Central — the boys, 142-22 and the girls, 97-72.
RAMS | from Page 17
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.
com
Jay Willis will return as a Pioneers
player this season.
season on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, with a
party at the Gremio Lusitano Club starting
at 6 p.m. Tickets ($20 in advance, $25 at
the door) are on sale now at the Pioneers
office, at the Gremio Lusitano bar and will
also be available at the door. Join us for
food, music and dancing instead of waiting
in long lines at an overcrowded restaurant.
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of the contest with a 17-3 run in the second
quarter to take a 27-13 lead.
Granby (8-7) continued to expand on the
lead in the third and fourth quarters as well.
Matthew Bleakley topped Granby with
13 points. Mike Sosa also finished in double figures with 11. Nick Walas chipped
in with nine, while Zach Gorham was next
with eight, followed by six from Colby
Forbush, five from Tim Sheehan Jr., and
two each from Joe Desromier, Ethan King,
Dan Menard and Lucas Monaco.
Granby then dropped a close one to
Easthampton, 52-47, on Thursday, Feb. 5.
The Eagles held a small lead throughout
this one as they were on top 15-12 after
one, 24-21 at the half and 40-33 at the end
of three.
Jesse Molin topped the Rams with 15.
Monaco helped out in double figures with
LADY ORIOLES | from Page 17
The Lady Orioles, who defeated
Chicopee, 49-42, in another home game the
following night, began this week’s action
with a 5-1 league record. They moved into
first place in the league standings by a half
of game following Chicopee Comp’s 53-46
loss against Sabis, last Saturday.
Belchertown and Comp, who had a 4-1
league record, were scheduled to face each
other for the first time at the Belchertown
High School gymnasium on Monday night.
The second meeting of the season between
the two teams is scheduled to take place at
Comp on Feb. 18.
Spellacy, who scored her 1,000th career
point at the beginning of the regular season,
and the other four Lady Orioles seniors are
scheduled to be honored before the start of
the final regular season home game against
Minnechaug on Friday night.
“We’re a very close team this year and
it’s sad that my high school basketball
career is coming to an end,” said Spellacy,
who’s planning to become a member of the
Babson College women’s basketball team
next year. “I’m really looking forward to
starting the next chapter in my life.”
The other four seniors listed on the
Belchertown varsity roster are Alyssa
Pandolfi, Ashley Cavanaugh (three points),
Jessica Zalucki (one point), and Kelsey
Shea (six points).
Not many people other than their faithful supporters gave the Lady Orioles very
much of a chance of defeating Sabis (9-9,
3-3) last Thursday night, especially after
they lost the first meeting of the season by
20 points.
“They’ve always been an elite team, but
we played with a lot of heart and with
a lot of intensity in this game tonight,”
Spellacy added. “We knew that we had to
play good defense in order to beat them.
We’ve played very well on our home court
the past couple of years.”
Since the start of the 2013-2014 season,
Belchertown has posted an impressive 14-2
home record.
The Lady Orioles went 6-1 in their
first seven home games this season. Their
only home loss was against Central,
who’s a Division 1 team, at the beginning
of January. They also lost a home game
against Sabis by only three points a year
ago.
The latest game between the two teams
was also a nail bitter.
With 2:02 left in regulation, the Lady
Orioles took a 49-44 lead following a pair
of made free throws by junior forward
Kylie Lounder (six points).
11. Gorham chipped in with eight, followed
by five from Forbush, four from Sheehan
and two from Bleakley and Conor O’Shea.
Granby then went on the road and
secured a 65-54 victory at Dean Tech on
Friday, Feb. 6, to close out a busy stretch of
three games in three days.
Granby held small leads of 18-14 at the
end of the first and 31-30 at the half before
the Rams put the game out of reach with a
20-10 performance in the third to take a 5140 advantage heading to the fourth quarter.
Molin finished with a game-high 23
points. Gorham was also in double figures
with 13. Bleakley chipped in with nine, followed by seven from Desormier, six from
Monaco, four from Walas and three from
Forbush.
The Rams need two more wins in their
final five games to qualify for the Western
Massachusetts Tournament.
Then an inside hoop by junior Kelsie
Jacobs, who scored a team-high 15 points,
cut the Lady Bulldogs deficit to 49-46.
Shea, who’s a forward, followed with an
inside hoop, which was her sixth and final
point of the contest.
A layup by Sabis eighth grade guard
Jaliena Sanchez, who scored 10 of her 13
points during the second half, made it a
one-possession game at 51-48 with 1:08
left.
Both teams missed several shots during the last minute before Spellacy put the
game out of reach with a free throw in the
final seconds.
The score was tied three times in the
opening quarter before the Lady Orioles
took an 11-6 advantage with four minutes
left following a layup and 3-pointer by
sophomore guard Kayla Henry, which were
all the points that she scored in the contest.
Two minutes later, a fast break layup by
Spellacy increased the Lady Orioles lead
to 13-8.
Sabis cut the deficit to 13-12 before
Lounder tossed in a shot from the top of
the key in the final seconds of the quarter.
The Lady Orioles, who held a 26-16
halftime lead, dominated the second quarter, as they outscored Sabis 11-4.
The Lady Bulldogs took over the
momentum in the third quarter, as they outscored the Lady Orioles, 18-6.
After tying the score at 29-29 with less
than 2:00 left in the third quarter, Sabis
took the lead for the first time since early
in the first quarter following a Sanchez 3pointer from the top of the key.
The visitors led 34-29 before Spellacy
closed out the quarter with a free throw and
lay-up.
The Lady Bulldogs began the final
quarter with an inside hoop by senior forward Madison Sinkfield (11 points), but
Belchertown junior forward Jackie Johnson
would take over the spotlight. She knocked
down a 3-pointer from the left side before
making a putback basket giving the Lady
Orioles a 37-36 lead with 6:30 left in regulation.
“Jackie Johnson’s five points came
exactly at the right time,” Woodcock said.
“We were down by a few points and she hit
a big three. Then the next time down the
court, she grabbed the rebound and put it
in. That was a huge stretch for us.”
The score remained very close during
the final 6:00 and the Lady Orioles players were finally able to celebrate a victory
against Sabis.
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached
at dforbes@turley.com.
Seniors
Belchertown
Senior Center
PROGRAMS:
Learn to Play Chess
Fridays at 1 p.m.
Chess is a two-player strategy board
game played on a chessboard, a checkered
game board with 64 squares arranged in an
eight-by-eight grid. It is one of the world’s
most popular games. Join Ralph Ingersoll
and learn the game of chess. Already know
but need to fine tune your skills? This is a
great opportunity to have some fun. Call
Susan for additional information at 3230420 ext. 501 or just stop on down.
Attain hand program rescheduled
Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
Arthritis, carpal tunnel, joint swelling,
nerve injury. Hands are truly indispensable, helping to manipulate eating utensils,
maneuver steering wheels, and deliver the
all-important two-strike curve ball. When
they hurt, every day living can become a
challenge. Join Leora Barry from Attain
Therapy on Monday, Feb. 23 at 10:30 a.m.
to hear different therapies that will hopefully give you some relief.
AARP Tax-Aides
The long awaited tax aides are at the
center. Appointments are now available.
Call Bill ext. 503 or Susan ext. 501 for an
appointment. They will be the only two
taking reservations, if they do not answer
leave a message and they will get back to
you with a date and time. This year a group
of aides will be at the center on Mondays,
March 2,16, 30 and April 6 only.
ZenDoodle with Friends
Thursday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m.
Join Zendoodle class on Thursday, Feb.
26 at 10 a.m. All participants need is an
archival ink permanent ink pen and a pad
of watercolor paper. This is a fun, relaxing
class that anyone may participate in and do
well.
WestMass ElderCare, Inc.
nutritionist Chris Brown
Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
What’s all the fuss about gluten free
and Paleo diet? Over the past five to seven
years, more and more people worldwide
have become aware of the Paleo Diet and
the gluten free diet, which really is not
a diet at all, but rather can be a lifelong
way of eating to reduce the risk of chronic
disease. The gluten free diet is it a fad or
is it a cure? Come with your questions for
Christine and listen to what the Palio and
Gluten Free diet consists of and how it possibly make a difference in your life.
TRAVEL CLUB:
The Belchertown Senior Travel Club is
open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Call 413-323-0420 ext. 513 for
more information or to sign up.
Upcoming trips include:
April 16 - Live from Nashville, $71 per
person
July 16 - My Name is Barbara, $82 per
person
Aug. 18 - Odyssey Cruise
Sept. 15 - Sail Away Schooner Argia,
$72 per person
Dec. 5-6 - Kennebunkport Christmas
prelude and the Kittery Outlets, $224 per
person
Granby
Senior Center
All activities take place at the Granby
Senior Center, 10 West State St. (467-3239)
unless otherwise noted. The COA is open
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. No membership is required to take
part in the activities/events, anyone over 55
is welcome.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Feb. 12: 9 a.m. Aerobics, 9
a.m. Foot Care by appointment, 10 a.m.
Oseo exercise, 11:30 p.m. Blood Pressure
Clinic, 12 p.m. lunch grilled chicken teriyaki
Friday, Feb. 13: 9 a.m. Cribbage, 12 p.m.
lunch baked ham, 12 p.m. Valentine’s Party,
1 p.m. movie “Else & Fred”
Monday, Feb. 16: Closed for President’s
Day
Tuesday, Feb. 17: 11 a.m. Brown bag
pick up, 12 p.m. lunch chicken nuggets, 12
p.m. Mardi Gras party, 12:30 p.m. quilting/
needle work
Wednesday, Feb. 18: 9:15 a.m. COA
board meeting at Safety Complex, 9:30
a.m. Tai Chi, 12 p.m. lunch macaroni and
cheese, 1 p.m. Fun Cards
Coffee hour every weekday at 9 a.m.
Enjoy social time with friends.
LUNCH:
Lunch is served daily at 12 p.m.
Reservations must be made by noon the
day before. The suggested donation is
$2.25, anyone over 60 is eligible. Call 4673239 for reservations. Transportation is
available.
High School Jazz Festival at UMass
AMHERST – The 17th annual High
School Jazz Festival will be held on
Saturday, Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in the Bezanson Recital Hall and Music
Wing of the Fine Arts Center, UMass
Amherst.
Activities include clinics, rehearsals
and performances. Directors and clinician
are UMass Music Department faculty,
guest adjudicators and special guest Eddie
Palmieri.
The ensembles will be high school big
bands, combos and vocal jazz ensembles.
Contact Prof. Jeffrey Holmes, jwholmes@
music.umass.edu and/or assistant Mike
Caudill mcaudill@music.umass.edu for
ensemble registration.
The daytime activities are free and open
to the public. The evening concert with
Turley Publications photo submitted Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra will be at 8
Eddie Palmieri will be the special p.m. at the Fine Arts Center Concert Hall.
guest during the 17th annual High The winning high school band plays at
School Jazz Festival.
7:30 p.m.
UMass libraries holding 13th
annual ‘Dinner with Friends’
AMHERST – The publisher and editors of Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary
will be the guest speakers for the Friends
of the UMass Amherst Libraries 13th
annual Dinner with Friends, on Saturday,
March 28 6:30 p.m., at the W.E.B. Du
Bois Library, University of Massachusetts
Amherst.
The event celebrates the 150th anniversary of a landmark in the history of
American dictionary making, the 1864
edition of Webster’s Dictionary, commonly referred to as the Unabridged. Dinner
guests will learn about this revolution in
dictionary making and how it reflected
the world in which it was created, as well
as the lessons it has for today’s editors at
Merriam-Webster as they once again take
on the task of revising the Unabridged.
The libraries’ signature fundraising event will also feature a champagne
reception with the Eric Bascom Jazz Trio,
the UMass Amherst a cappella group The
Doo Wop Shop, a silent auction, and a
gourmet meal.
Proceeds from the Dinner with Friends
will go toward the Innovation Fund for
underwriting the production of a new 3D
Printing Center. The Libraries have partnered with Makerbot, manufacturers of
3D printers, to build an Innovation Center
in the Digital Media Lab, on Floor 3 of
the Du Bois Library, making 3D printing widely available to students, faculty,
and researchers across all disciplines at
UMass Amherst. This Center will be the
first of its kind in New England and the
first at a university library.
TRANSPORTATION:
Available Monday through Friday for
Granby residents for lunch, medical, activities and shopping.
They travel to Springfield, Holyoke,
Chicopee and stops in between. Call the
Senior Center at 413-467-3239 to make
reservations.
SAVE THE DATE:
S.H.I.N.E. Counselor available at the
Senior Center by appointment.
Foot Care by Linda is scheduled for Feb.
12 and Feb. 26. Please call the center for
an appointment.
February Movies: Feb. 13 “Else and
Fred” starring Shirley Maclaine and
Christopher Plummer. Feb. 27 “Enough
Said” starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and
James Gandolfini. Movies beginsat 1 p.m.
Movie and popcorn are always free!
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FEBRUARY CLASSES
Amherst Survival Center presents diaper
drive from Feb. 14 through April 6
AMHERST - A community coalition
led by the Amherst Survival Center and
Family Outreach of Amherst will kick off
the area’s first Diaper Drive this Saturday,
on Valentine’s Day. The Amherst-Area
Diaper Drive will run from Feb. 14 through
April 6 and has an ambitious goal: it wants
to collect donations of (or the funds to buy)
18,000 disposable diapers and 54,000 diaper wipes in an effort to stock the Amherst
Survival Center Food Pantry with sufficient diapers for their Food Pantry families.
The drive’s community coalition includes
individual members of the community, the
Office of State Representative Ellen Story,
Amherst College Center for Community
Engagement, Amherst College students,
Hampshire/Franklin/ North Quabbin WIC
- a program of Community Action, the
Amherst Health Department, and the
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United Way of Hampshire County.
“Many of us are involved because we
know families in need. Others were motivated when they learned that diapers cannot be obtained with food stamps or WIC.
We’re inviting the community to join us
and donate children’s diapers which will
then be distributed to struggling families,” said Laura Reichsman, Executive
Director of Family Outreach of Amherst.
A 2013 study, In Short Supply: American
Families Struggle to Secure Everyday
Essentials, by Feeding America, the
nation’s leading hunger-relief organization,
revealed that many families with children
struggle to afford basic, non-food household goods, including baby care products,
and specifically diapers. Medical research
See DRIVE, Page 23
Private Instruction for Excel, Piano, Voice & Career Building –
Call the Yellow House for details.
All Chocolate All Night – 2/12
A Look at Black Holes – 2/12
Basic Excel 2010 for the Home – begins 2/16
Handmade Paper – 2/17
Microsoft Word – begins 2/17 or 2/18
Soapmaking 101 – 2/18
Getting the Most Out of Social Security – 2/18
Fabulous Fermentation – 2/19
What Do You See When You Look at Me? – 2/19
Chronic Pain Support Group – 2/19
Yellow Novellas Book Club – 2/20
The Perfect Puppy – 2/21
Meatless Mondays – begins 2/23
Get to Know Your Sewing Machine – 2/23
Plastic Upcycling Workshop – 2/24
Slip-Stitch Crochet Cap – 2/24
Call 413-289-6091 to register for classes
Visit www.yellowhouseccl.com
for full details of all classes
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College notes
Hofstra University
HEMPSTEAD, NY – Kyle Walker, of
Belchertown, excelled during the fall 2014
semester, achieving a GPA of at least 3.5
to earn a spot on the dean’s list at Hofstra
University.
Springfield College
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield College
has named the following area students to
the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester:
Dean Marino, of Granby, studying
applied exercise science.
Brielle Engelbrecht, of Granby, studying
health science.
Carrie Aberdale, of Belchertown, studying health science/occupational therapy.
Alyssa Boardway, of Granby, studying
health science/occupational therapy.
Alyssa Fleurent, of Belchertown, studying health science/pre-physician assistant.
Brian Owczarski, of Belchertown, studying health science/pre-physical therapy.
Savannah Fabricius, of Granby, studying
psychology.
University of Vermont
BURLINGTON, VT – The following
students have been named to the dean’s list
for the fall 2014 semester at the University
of Vermont. To be named to the dean’s list,
students must have a grade-point average of
3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent
of their class in their respective college or
school.
Addison Gamliel of Amherst, a sophomore political science major.
Anna Kaplan of Amherst, a first-year
student exercise and movement sciences
major.
Ingrid Holm of Amherst, a senior studio
art major.
Micah Botkin-Levy of Pelham, a senior
electrical engineering major.
Jessica Mailhot of Belchertown, a junior
environmental sciences major.
Jack Davis of Belchertown, a senior
chemistry major.
Candyce Avery of Belchertown, a firstyear student professional nursing major.
Wheaton College
NORTON – The following local residents have been honored with placement
on the dean’s list at Wheaton College for
the fall 2014 semester:
Rosetta Berger, of Belchertown, a member of Wheaton’s class of 2015, daughter
of Joseph Berger and Cecilia Berger.
Abigail Taylor, of Belchertown, a member of Wheaton’s class of 2016, daughter
of Stephen Taylor and Cynthia Taylor.
Daryl Olson, of Belchertown, a member
of Wheaton’s class of 2015, daughter of
Richard Olson and Stacey Olson.
Framingham State
University
FRAMINGHAM – The following local
Framingham State University students were
named to the dean’s list or the president’s
list for the fall 2014 semester:
Michael Bousquet of Belchertown was
placed on the dean’s list.
Chantelle Girard of Belchertown was
placed on the president’s list.
Kelly Thompson of Belchertown was
placed on the president’s list.
UMass Lowell
LOWELL – Allison Daly of Belchertown
was recently recognized for achieving
academic distinction at the University of
Massachusetts Lowell. Daly, majoring in
biology, was named to the dean’s list at
UMass Lowell for the fall 2014 semester.
Education
Celebrating diversity
Springfield Technical
Community College
SPRINGFIELD – The following area
residents were named to Springfield
Technical Community College’s fall 2014
dean’s list.
Amherst: Christophe Ehnstrom
Belchertown: Carlton Barry, Joseph
Boivin, Brad Boulanger, Geremy Bourque,
Julie Burton, Nicholas Capell, Brandon
Dester, Josiah Gummeson, VanRong Ho,
Sharon Kunsch, Kevin Lucey, Joseph Roy,
Benjamin Thornton, and Mark Warrington.
Granby: Andrew Balsom, Alexis Gay,
Emily Lafleur, and Michael O’Connell.
University of Scranton
SCRANTON – Erica Boileau of
Belchertown was among more than 1,425
students named to The University of
Scranton dean’s list, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the
2014 fall semester. Boileau is a sophomore
chemistry major in the University’s College
of Arts and Sciences.
Becker College
WORCESTER– Matthew Abood, of
Belchertown, was named to the dean’s list
at Becker College for the fall 2014 semester.
Southern New
Hampshire University
MANCHESTER, NH – Heather Jopson,
of Belchertown, an accounting/finance
major, has been named to the dean’s list
for the fall 2014 semester at Southern New
Hampshire University in Manchester.
Nathaniel Fournier, of Belchertown, an
economics/finance major; Hannah Kump,
of Belchertown, a communication major
and Emmarosa Quesnel, of Granby, an
elementary education major with certificate in general special education, were all
named to the president’s list for the fall
2014 semester at Southern New Hampshire
University. To be eligible for this honor, a
student must compile an academic grade
point average of 3.7-4.0.
Assumption College
WORCESTER– Recognizing outstanding student academic achievement,
Assumption College has named more than
500 students to the undergraduate dean’s
list for the fall 2014 semester, including
Nicole Riel, of Belchertown, and Bryanna
Veroneau, of Belchertown.
Ithaca College
ITHACA, NY – Ithaca College congratulates students named to dean’s list for the
fall 2014 semester.
Anna Tarren of Pelham, a health major in
the School of Health Sciences and Human
Performance.
Alison Cherrington of Pelham, a performance/music education major.
William Schmidt of Belchertown, a
music composition major.
Christine Adams of Amherst, an occupational therapy major.
Salem State University
SALEM – Ruthann Imelda Sterling was
named to the dean’s list at Salem State
University for the fall semester of 2014.
Belchertown
All schools
Monday, Feb. 16 – Friday, Feb. 20
Winter recess, no school
St. John the Baptist pre-school students, from left, Emma Lacoste
(of Ludlow), Lucas Haluch (of Belchertown) and Lucas Gonsalves (of
Wilbraham), enjoy wearing sombreros as they greet their parents on
multi-cultural day as part of Catholic Schools Week last Friday.
Kindergarten registration
will be in March
BELCHERTOWN – Belchertown’s
Cold Spring School announces that kindergarten registration for the 2015-2016
school year will be Friday, March 13 from
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, March 19
from 4 until 8 p.m.
Will your child be 5 years old by
Sept.1, 2015? If so, plan on coming to
kindergarten registration at Cold Spring
School, 57 South Main St., Belchertown.
Parents/guardians may now visit
the Belchertown Public School’s website at www.belchertownps.org, go to
“SCHOOLS” and click on Cold Spring
School to access the kindergarten registration packet. The packet will list all the
documents that are required to register the
child and also give people the opportunity
to download and complete various forms
at their convenience that will need to be
submitted at registration time. Filling out
these forms prior to coming to registration will save you time during the actual
process.
Or, just go to registration on either
Friday, March 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
or Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Registration packets will be available for
parents/guardians at Cold Spring School
to complete.
Please note you will need the following paperwork to register: certified birth
certificate with raised seal, immunization records, recent physical, and two
proofs of Belchertown residency such as
a mortgage statement or lease agreement
or utility bill for address listed like phone,
electric and/or heating.
Even if your child is currently attending the Early Childhood Program at Cold
Spring School, you must register at this
time for kindergarten placement.
If you should have any questions,
please call the Cold Spring School office
at 413-323-0428 between the hours of
7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
‘Explore, Learn, and Protect’
during school vacation week
SPRINGFIELD - “Explore, Learn,
and Protect!” Young visitors can have
fun while using a brand new Jr. Ranger
booklet to earn a badge at the Springfield
Armory. Learn about the nation’s first
federal armory, its workers and inventors,
and find out about the dinosaur bones
discovered at the Water Shops! Kick off
the week seeing live hawks, owls, and a
golden eagle. Museum admission and all
activities are free of charge.
Ranger Susan Ashman explains, “This
National Historic Site is more than just
a firearms museum. Most people are not
aware that our site encompasses twentytwo acres of plants and wild animals.”
Saturday, Feb. 14 at 1:30 p.m.: Wild
Bird Program -Wildlife biologist Tom
Ricardi of the Massachusetts Bird of Prey
Rehabilitation Facility brings a live owl,
hawk, golden eagle, and a falcon to see
up close. Learn which live nearby and
about their environment, species, habitat,
and conservation efforts.
Sunday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, Feb.
19 at 1:30 p.m.: Armory Worker Doll
Making Workshop - Park Ranger Jennifer
Zazo-Brown will introduce young visitors to men and women who worked at
the armory. Then they will craft their very
own armory worker doll out of recycled
cloth and wire materials.
Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21
at 1:30 p.m.: Stand proudly as a Soldier
for the Union Army - Grasp and shoulder
the Union soldier’s Springfield musket
by watching original films of an actual
Civil War veteran demonstrating how
to do it. Learn from a Civil War soldier
who fought in the war! Visitors will be
issued their own wooden toy musket for
the training.
Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.: Build and
Keep a Bird Feeder - Join Ranger Susan
Ashman to make a bird feeder using a
pinecone, sunflower butter, and birdseed.
Learn which kinds of birds live on the
Armory grounds. Participants then bring
their feeders home and hang them in the
perfect location.
Please be advised that the Armory is
still closed to the public on Mondays
and Tuesdays. The Springfield Armory
National Historic Site is the location of
the nation’s first armory (1794 - 1968).
It includes historic grounds, buildings,
and the world’s largest historic American
military firearms collection. Open
Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. until Memorial Day. There is
ample parking and wheelchair accessibility. For further information call 413734-8551 or www.nps.gov/spar or www.
facebook.com/sparnhs.
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subsequently described health risks that babies face as a
result of unmet diaper need, and the coping mechanisms
that some families choose to use to care for their children.
“We have some supporters who are committed to donating diapers to our Food Pantry. The drive will support this
effort, and help to ensure that diapers are more consistently
available for our families,” said Mindy Domb, executive director of the Amherst Survival Center. The center’s
pantry serves residents in 13 towns. The goal of this first
drive is to triple the amount of diapers currently provided
to pantry families.
Thirteen locations have agreed to be diaper drop-offs for
donations, where they will have specially decorated boxes
ready to receive diaper donations. Locations are listed
online at www.amherstsurvival.org/diaperneed.
“When parents don’t have enough diapers for their baby,
they are not able to register their child in day care. And, as
a result, they can’t attend school or go to work. I’m happy
to support the campaign to raise awareness about diaper
need in our community,” said State Rep. Ellen Story.
For more information, visit: www.amherstsurvival.org/
diaperneed.
Library planning American Girl tea party
GRANBY - The annual American
Girl doll tea party and parade will
be take place on Saturday, Feb. 21
at the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Church in Granby. The event takes
place from 2 to 4 p.m. This is the
fourth year for this wonderful event
taking place at the end of school
vacation week. Although tickets will be sold at
the door, it is recommended that you
purchase tickets in advance at the
Granby Free Public Library. Cost
of this event is $7 per person. Each
ticket purchase offers you one raffle
ticket to win the American Girl Doll
of the Year “Grace.” If you wish to
purchase additional raffle tickets for
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“Grace,” tickets can be purchased for
$2 each or three for $5 at the library
or the day of the event. The Grace doll is very popular this
year and comes with a book about
her. Grace is a baker and loves to
bake with her friends and invent recipes. Grace turns a dream into a business by selling cookies with her two
best friends Maddy and Ella. Grace
takes a trip to Paris and steps out
of her comfort zone. This is truly
a good book to read and wonderful
doll to own.
This event has many facets to it
including a tea party with china, teapots, punch, hot chocolate, cookies
and miniature cupcakes. This is all
set to live music with Larry Dulong
from Granby.
Many crafts are being planned
to take place during the afternoon. Each participant is invited to bring
a doll or teddy bear and can participate in a doll parade. It is a chance
to dress up and dress up your doll. Proceeds from this event will benefit the library. It is a great day and
each participant gets to feel special
and have a great time. Don’t miss
this special event. The Granby Library is open
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Fashion dandy
4. Cycles per second
7. Strikebreaker
11. Aquatic reptile
(informal)
13. Express pleasure
14. Swiss river
15. Contains cerium
17. Ribonucleic acid
18. On top
19. Taxis
21. Banking machine
22. Small salamander
23. Voltage
25. Pointed summit
27. DWTS host
33. In a way, smoked
34. Peat moss source
35. W. African nation
Sierra ___
36. Cocoa plum tree
41. Holiday (informal)
44. Venezuelan capital
46. DWTS hostess
48. Hideouts
50. Actress Lupino
51. The content of
cognition
53. Point one point N
of due E
55. Plunder a town
59. No. Albanian
dialect
60. No (Scottish)
61. Blatted
64. X2 = a Pacific
tourist commune
65. AKA option key
66. Angelina’s spouse
67. “Wedding
Crashers” Wilson
68. Grassland,
meadow
69. Laughing to self
(texting)
CLUES DOWN
1. Licenses TV
stations
2. Metal-bearing
mineral
3. Meat from a pig
(alt. sp.)
4. A bottle with a
stopper
5. Short labored
breath
6. Hair washing soap
7. Steam bath
8. “R.U.R.”
playwright Karel
9. Beside one
another in lines
10. Not straight
12. Former OSS
16. Truck driver’s
radio
20. Dried-up
24. Million gallons
per day (abbr.)
26. Encircle (archaic)
27. ‘__ death do us
part
28. A single unit
29. A siemens
30. Prohibition
31. V. William’s
clothing line
32. Scotland’s poet’s
initials
37. Auto
38. Single spot card
in a deck
39. Crow sound
40. Former CIA
42. Factory where
arms are made
43. Radioactive
unit
44. Scoundrel
45. Freshwater
duck genus
47. 9 decades
48. Makes tractors
49. 55120
51. Southeast
Nigeria people
52. Arab sailing
vessel
54. Hay bundle
56. Blood type
57. Driver
compartment
58. “Das Kapital”
author Marx
62. Consume food
63. Dental degree
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Obituaries
Dennis James Morin, 64
DEATH NOTICES
Balicki, Mildred R. (Kobis)
Died Feb. 6, 2015
Funeral services Feb. 11, 2015
Cebula Funeral Home Chapel
Ware
Morin, Dennis J.
Died Feb. 4, 2015
Funeral Services Feb. 10, 2015
Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home
Mildred R. Balicki, 80
WARE - Mildred R. (Kobis) Balicki, 80, passed away
on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and
Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield. She was born
in Brooklyn, NY on Dec. 10, 1934, daughter of the late
Joseph and Rose (Litwin) Kobis, but resided in Ware for
60 years. Mildred was employed in the sample department
of the former William E. Wright Co. in West Warren before
her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s
Church in Ware. Mildred is survived by her son, Theodore
“Ted” Balicki and his wife Robin of Ware, two daughters,
Marianne Letourneau and her husband Conrad of Ware
and Susan Lenkarski and her husband Lee of Belchertown.
Mildred also leaves behind six grandchildren: Ryan,
Chad and Ashlee Balicki, Trent Lenkarski, Erin and
Jeffrey Letourneau. Sadly, her beloved husband Joseph
E. Balicki passed away in 1996. Funeral Services for
Mildred took place on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 from the
Cebula Funeral Home Chapel, Ware. A Funeral Mass was
offered in St. Mary’s Church, Ware. Mildred was laid to
rest next to her husband in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ware. A
Calling Period was held on Wednesday in the funeral home
chapel.
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B E L C H E RTOW N - D e n n i s
James Morin, 64, passed away Feb.
4, 2015 at Brigham & Women’s
Hospital. Born June 11, 1950 in
Palmer, he was the son of Louis
and Germaine (Castonguay)
Morin. Dennis grew up in the Three
Rivers section of Palmer and has
lived in Belchertown for the past
20 years. For 29 years, Dennis
was a supervisor at Zeros in Monson. He also worked at
Springfield Wire and Berry Plastics. Dennis was an avid
outdoorsman and fisherman, and organized the Swift
River Preservation Assoc. (SRPA) accomplishing a great
victory for the river, its wildlife and the community for
many generations to come. He was previously a member
of the Swift River Sportsman Club. He will be dearly
missed by his wife, Maryalice (Potter) Morin along with
his daughter Sarah Morin of Palmer, of whom he was very
proud, as well as his step children, Kathleen and husband
Jeshua Lopez of Palmer and Christopher and wife Paulomi
Potter of Arlington. Dennis also leaves his sister Suzanne
Cloud of Three Rivers, brother, Richard Morin and wife
Elizabeth of Ware, and Beverly Morin-Lizak of Ware,
along with being “Pepe” to Samarah Matlock, who he
adored, Christian, Anabella and Liam Lopez, and James
and Anandi Potter, and many nieces and nephews. Besides
his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his siblings,
Paul Morin and Louise Fontaine. Visitation was Tuesday
from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Beers & Story Belchertown
Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to beginning
at 5 p.m. Donations may be made to either Dana Farber
or SRPA, 183 River Road, Ware, MA 01082. For details,
please visit www.beersandstory.com.
The Sentinel
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.
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information of their own choice and may include a
photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries
should be submitted through a funeral home to:
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Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a
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Legals
BID #2015-01 – SALE OF
TOWN OWNED
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Town of Belcher
town will receive sealed
bids labeled “SALE OF
TOWN OWNED SURPLUS
EQUIPMENT” at the Office
of the Board of Selectmen,
Finnerty House, One South
Main Street, P.O. Box 670,
Belchertown, Massachusetts
01007, until 3:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, February 18,
2015. At that time all bids
will be publicly opened and
read aloud.
Bid forms and additional information on the listed
vehicles/equipment can be
obtained at the Office of the
Board of Selectmen (413323-0403) or Department
of Public Works (413-3230415). All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope.
1 – 1987 Chevrolet D30
Pickup Truck
1 – 1987 Ford E350 Van
1 – 2003 Dodge B3500
Ram Van
1 – Husqvarna Tractor/
Mower, GT180 – 6-Speed
The successful bidder(s)
must pay in full within ten
(10) days by cashier’s check,
at which time the vehicle/
equipment will become
the possession of the successful bidder. The Board
Selectmen reserves the right
to reject any and/or all bids
and to award the contract in
the best interest of the Town
of Belchertown. Vehicles
are offered in “Salvage” or
“Parts Only” Condition.
Gary L. Brougham, Town
Administrator
Town of Belchertown
2/5,2/12/15
Notice of Planning Board
Hearing Legal Notice
Relative to a Proposed
Accessory Apartment
Posted as required by MA
Gen. Laws Chapter 40A
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PEOPLE/
MILESTONE NEWS
The Planning Board of
the Town of Belchertown,
MA, will hold a public hearing for an accessory apartment application according
to Zoning Bylaw Chapter
145, Section 145-29.1. App
licant Jared Moriarty for 16
Shea Avenue, Map 109, Lot
26.
The public hearing will
be held as follows:
Place: Lawrence Mem
orial Hall, 2 Jabish St.,
Belchertown, MA
Date: February 24, 2015
Time: 7:35 p.m.
Anyone interested and
wishing to be heard should
appear at the time and place
designated. The application
is available for inspection
during regular business hours
at the Town Clerk’s office
and the Planning Office.
Christopher Laurenzo
Chairman, Planning Board
2/5,2/12/15
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achievements,
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Library offering
February vacation fun
GRANBY – The Granby Free Public Library is
offering a number of activities during February school
vacation.
On Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. join in storytime
for “There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some
Snow.” There will be stories and a craft. Drop in and
join the fun.
On Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 10:30 a.m. create fusible
beads. Using a peg board, crafters place beads onto
the pegs following the designs or creating their own.
Once the design is laid out an adult will apply an iron
to fuse each creation. The event is for ages 5 and up.
Pre-registration is required.
Let’s Play Chess will be held on Thursday, Feb.
19 at 6:30 p.m. Lessons are provided for new players
and tips for experienced players. The library provides
chess sets. Youth ages 7 and up. Drop in!
Lego building will be Friday, Feb. 20 at 11 a.m.
The library will provide a great selection LEGO® to
use while in the library. This is a casual, drop-in to
build with others time. Pre-registration is required.
To pre-register for events call the library during
open hours at 413- 467-3320.
February vacation events
planned for teens
GRANBY – The Granby Free Public Library has
planned some activities for teens during February
school vacation.
Sculptor and woodcarver, Elton Braithwaite, will
present art programs for junior and senior high school
students. Braithwaite will present two lecture and
demonstration programs at the Granby Free Public
Library for youth in grades 6 and up during his month
long exhibit at the library. The two separate programs
will take place on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m.
and Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. There
are 20 spaces in each program for youth in grades 6
through 12. Pre-registration is required to attend a
program.
Teen knitting will be Saturday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m.
Teens are invited to learn to knit or improve their
skills! Speak to Jeanne at the circulation desk (after
2:30 p.m.) to inquire about what to bring.
To pre-register for events call the library during
open hours at 413- 467-3320.
Sculptor, woodcarver to
present art programs for
high schoolers at library
GRANBY – Elton Braithwaite, sculptor and wood
carver, will present two lecture and demonstration
programs at the Granby Free Public Library for youth
in grades 6 and up during his month long exhibit at
the library.
The two separate programs will take place on
Thursday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Feb.
17 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The program is one hour
long and will include a gallery experience, lecture
and demonstration. The relief carving, displaying a
theme selected by the students, will be left as a gift in
remembrance for the youth.
There are 20 spaces in each program for youth in
grades 6 through 12. Pre-registration is required to
attend a program. To pre-register stop in or call the
library during open hours. Library hours are Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Thursday form 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The library is located at 297 East
State St. in Granby. Check out Braithwaite’s work at
www.eltonwoodart.com.
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Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE FROM
HOME
Become a Foster Parent! Earn
$20,000 annually Call Kilsi 413746-3768 TODAY!
We’re apples
to oranges
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
HOME
IMPROVEMENTS.
REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
PELISSIER TILE- SPECIALIZING
in the timeless art of tile setting
since
1982.
Insured,
Free
estimates. Call Bill (413)446-7458.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
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Instruction
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Instruction
DON'T BE A STARVING
ARTIST - learn how to teach
painting with this special
method to people of all ages
and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
Fill the need for more art in
healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
HORSE BACK RIDING Lessons:
Always wanted to learn to ride?
Come join our safe riding lesson
program at White Spruce Farms in
New Braintree. We have the most
experience and best prices in the
area.
Adults and children
welcome. whitesprucefarms.com
978-257-4666
Masonry
COMPLETE CHIMNEY &
MASONRY SERVICE
A+ BBB RATING
“From Brick to Stone,
Sidewalks to Fireplaces”
New Construction- RebuildsRepairs & Restoration
Licensed- RegisteredFully Insured
Owner Operated
Eric 413-210-9631
www.emcmasonry.com
Accepting all major CC’s and
Paypal
Painting
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
Plumbing
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Prevent Emergencies Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING,
shingle, flat and slate. Call Local
Builders (413)626-5296. Complete
roofing systems and repairs.
Fully licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior Discount. 24 hour service.
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
Snow Removal
SNOW PILING UP on your roof?
Don't want your roof to cave in. No
job to big or to small. Height not a
problem.. Let a professional do it
so no one gets hurt. Reasonable
Rates. SENIOR DISCOUNTS.
Call David 413-245-7366
Tree Work
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
affordable prices, tree removal,
hazard tree removal, cordwood,
stump grinding. We’re fully insured
and workmen’s comp. for your
protection. Free estimates. Mon.Sun. Call Jason. 413-283-6374.
ATEKS TREE- Honest, quality
tree service. From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates (413)687-3220.
DUKE'S TREE SERVICE &
LAWN CARE Tree removal,
Pruning, Leaf removal
Duke's Waste Management &
More Dump runs, Clean outs
413-535-9808
Dukescleanouts@gmail.com
Dukeswastemanagement.com
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Buzzin’ fromTown toTown
Classifieds
Pets
Help Wanted
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
Help Wanted
MAINTENANCE
20 to 25 hours per week.
Experience required in all
aspects of property
maintenance and repair. Work
includes, but is not limited to:
snow
removal,
electrical,
plumbing, painting, carpentry,
and grounds keeping. Must be
available every other week for
after hours on call emergency
maintenance requests. Valid
driver’s license and clean
driving record. Professional
references required.
Candidates will be subject to a
Criminal Background check.
Insurance and full state benefits
package available.
Please submit resume to:
Wilbraham Housing Authority,
88 Stony Hill Rd. Wilbraham,
MA 01095
Equal Opportunity Employer
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
Horses--
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
PCA’S HHA’S, CNA’S NEEDEDfor Monson, Brimfield, Hampden,
Palmer, Ware, etc. Must be
dependable,
have
reliable
transportation and verifiable work
references. Please call Visiting
Angels 508-764-6700.
PCA’S, HHA’S AND CNA’s
needed in Monson, Brimfield,
Hampden, Palmer, Ware and
Belchertown. Highest wages for
home care agency. Days, Nights
and weekends. Must have reliable
transportation and verifiable work
references.
Call
HomeStaff
(413)746-0066.
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
www.turley.com
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WESTMASS
AREA
DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION. Real Estate
Development Office Assistant
(Part Time Position). Provide onsite presence at Westmass
Ludlow Mills office for 25 hours
per week, 9am through 3pm
including a 1 hour unpaid lunch
break. Skills and Experience:
Excellent computer skills in:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint,
Adobe
Acrobat.
Excellent written and verbal
communication
skills.
Strong
organizational skills. Ability to
prioritize work, and ensure
accuracy of work. Strong customer
service skills and ability to
establish
professional
relationships
with
tenants,
customers and vendors. Work
independently
focused
on
completing all required tasks.
Multi-tasking ability and the ability
to meet required deadlines.
Confidentiality of company related
business. Please submit your
resumé to Marion Buck by email:
m.buck@westmassdevelopment.com
or Mail to: 255 Padgette St,
Chicopee, MA 01022. Deadline for
submittal is February 13, 2015.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Real Estate
REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
DIRECT CARE PROVIDERS
OPEN HOUSE EVENT
967-7355
WEST SPRINGFIELD
JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER
Call us today
The May Center for Adult Services
1111 Elm St, Suite 7
Thursday, February 12, 2pm-6pm
967-7355
Meet with hiring managers and have
an on-the-spot interview!
for a no cost
no obligation
market value
of your home!
Full- and Part-Time positions in Hampton and
Hampshire Counties:
And view thousands
of properties 24/7
at gravelrealestate.com
• Direct Care Providers
• Program Managers
• Certified BCBA and BCBA candidates
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.
Evenings call:
NICOLE FLAMAND
JAVIER STUART
LORI FISHER
CLAUDIO SANTORO
MERRIE BROWN
KAYE BOOTHMAN
JILL GRAVEL
RN NEEDED (IDEAL JOB FOR
RETIRED RN), HHA’S, CNA’S.
Highest competitive rates for
Home Care Agency, also paid
mileage. Professional Medical
Services, Inc. (413)289-9018
Denise, EOE
413-695-2319
413-627-2700
617-620-0027
413-813-8257
413-668-8190
413-477-6624
413-364-7353
Looking to make a difference in the life of an adult with special
needs? Come learn more about our direct care positions. The
May Center for Adult Services assists autistic and developmentally
disabled adults of all ages to live more independently in
residential group homes and supported living apartments.
We offer work-life balance through:
• Work schedules that work for you
• Paid training and eligibility for tuition reimbursement
• Earned leave that combines vacation and sick days
• Benefit eligible part time positions
If unable to attend, we are always accepting applications
online at https://careers-mayinstitute.icims.com/jobs/
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce.
Visit us online at:
www.mayinstitute.org
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Residential ZONE for $24.00 for 20 words plus
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Buzzin’ fromTown toTown
Classifieds
Real Estate
LUDLOW- CONDO FOR sale. 2
beds, 2 baths 1,645 sq.ft. Great
Meadow
Crest
Townhouse
Condominium with Hardwood
floors, white kitchen cabinetry, and
spacious rooms with a covered
back deck off the dining area for
maximum sun exposure and
peaceful enjoyment. Finished
Family Room in basement, with
attached 1 car garage. Close to
Mass Pike and walking distance to
Randall’s
Farm!
For
more
information or to view this condo
call Chris Bloom 413-687-5743,
Gallagher Real Estate.
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
For Rent
FOR RENT
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.
PALMER 2 BR. $925/ mo. 1 mi to
Pike. Beautifully renovated. Offstreet
parking.
Utilities
not
included. Available March 1.
(413)427-2706.
THREE RIVERS 2 BR, 2nd floor,
$700 no utilities. No pets.
(413)262-5245
WARE- TWO BEDROOM, 2nd
floor, downtown. Townhouse style.
1st, last $725 month plus utilities
(413)967-3976.
WARREN A MODERN Studio/
$525 with new kitchen, carpet and
appliances. Free hot water.
Beautiful rural setting with a
mountain view. Located on 67.
Please call (413)323-1118.
WARREN- 1 bedroom, off street
parking. Call (413)436-5600.
HARDWICK: Older ranch home
with open floor plan, needs your
personal touches, possible views.
Equity builder at $109,900
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
Alan Varnum
Bruce Martin
Joe Chenevert
Carolyn Bessette
Michael
McQueston
978-434-1990
413-967-5463
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
518-618-7188
508-362-0533
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
Mobile Homes
•Heat and hot water included
•Ample Closets
•Fully Applianced
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
•Extra Storage
•24 Hour Maintainance
MONSON, 2 MILES to Mass Pike,
brand new 2013. 2 bedrooms, 1.5
baths, spacious 14’x64’, 25 year
shingle roof, 3-car driveway
$59,900 plus sales tax. 413-5939961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
INDUSTRIAL ZONED. FOUR
buildings available, 500 to 5,000
sq.ft. Breckenridge St., Palmer.
Also entertain offers for sale 10
acres (413)231-3131.
MONSON
ONE
BEDROOM,
everything included. 1st, last. No
pets, no smoking $650/ mo.
(413)267-3958, (413)250-8701.
Vacation Rentals
WARM WEATHER IS year round
in Aruba. The water is safe, and
the dining is fantastic. Walk out to
the beach. 3-bedroom weeks
available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email:
carolaction@aol.com for more
information.
Auto Parts
BONDSVILLE- 1 BD Rm, offstreet parking- Laundry Rm. Call
(413)436-5600.
USED AUTO PARTS, 91-day
guarantee.
Large
inventory,
engines, transmissions, radiators,
tires, glass. Excellent service, junk
car removal. Amherst-Oakham
Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road,
Oakham. 1-800-992-0441.
PALMER 1BR - Quiet Secure
Country Location. Locked Storage
& Laundry in Basement. K/DR
Combo - LR-Full Bath. Nice
Layout.
No
Smoke/Pets.
1st/last/sec. $700.00. Breton Est.
413-283-6940
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
WARE CHURCH STREET, 4
large rooms, 1 BR, appliances,
w/d hook-ups, heat & electric
included. No pets, non smoking.
Off-street parking. $900, 1st & last
774-239-4897.
CASH FOR CARS: Any
model or year. We pay
Running or not. Sell your
truck today. Free towing!
offer: 1-800-871-0654.
For Rent
For Information call
(413)967-7755 EHO
17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA
Autos Wanted
make,
more!
car or
Instant
2015
TAX TIME
588 Center Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
Phone: 413-589-1671
www.ajefinancial.com
Personal & Business Taxes
Does the thought of doing your taxes make you cranky before
you even get started? Does the family dog even avoid you during
tax season? Let AJE FINANCIAL SERVICES prepare your
tax returns this year. Your family and friends will thank you!
Income Tax Preparation
~ 28 years tax experience ~
Bruce J. Charwick
(413) 283-5596
62 Jim Ash St.
Palmer, MA 01069
Do you need your taxes done?
Call:
THE TAX LADY
(413) 283-2391
www.thetaxladygromosky.com
SMALL
businesses
continue to get
BIG response
from
newspaper
classifieds.
MONSON.
3
BEDROOM.
Completely renovated, propane
heat, lower than oil, $100 toward
first fill-up. NO PETS!!! $900/ mo.
F/L/S (413)783-0192. Mr. Allen.
HILLSIDE VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
GRANBY ROUTE 202, Business
zoned 600 sq. ft garage/ storage,
overhead & walkthrough doors,
$400. (413)427-4638.
SPENCER:
Farmers
porch
overlooking Lake Whittemore,
open KT/DR w/plenty of cabinets,
pellet stove in DR. 3 BR, 2 BA,
Master has double closets.
$234,900
NEW
BRAINTREE:
Country
raised ranch on four plus acres, 3
BR, finished lower level, many
updates, great fishing near by.
$184,000
✦
Commercial Rentals
Call us for an accurate FREE
market analysis.
413-967-6326/800-486-2121
WARE: Quality craftsmanship on
this updated spacious 3 BD 2.5
BA Large cabinet packed KT,
island, 1st flr laundry, gleaming
hardwood floors and freshly
painted walls. $189,900
www.turley.com
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PALMER
BEAUTIFULLY
REMODELED 2 Br apt. $700 plus
utilities. No pets, non-smokers.
First, last, security and CORI. Call
(413)267-5338.
OUR INVENTORY
HAS DWINDLED
LIST NOW PROPER PRICING
EQUALS FAST SALES
PALMER: 2 BR condo needs
TLC. Great downtown location &
minutes to major highways.
Master BR w/sliders to deck.
$47,900
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Registered Tax Return Preparer
228 West St., Ware, MA 01082
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The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer.
For more information on tax preparers go to irs.gov.
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Personal & Small Business Tax Returns
"David The Tax Man"
Phone/Fax
413-289-0058
Credit Cards Welcome
kitchentabletaxes@gmail.com
David E. Whitney
Notary Public
Sixty-Five Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069-9814
www.kitchentabletaxes.com
Melchiori Tax and Financial Services
IRS Problems?
Let a Professional Handle it for you.
Call us anytime!
Complete Tax Services:
Personal, Business, Corporations and Partnerships
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