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SENTINEL
FAMILY CENTER
Volume 100 • Number 50
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Board
considers
sharps
collection
expands hours, serving
more families
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
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BELCHERTOWN – With a
smile that stretches from ear to
ear, Lori Allen greets everyone
who walks through the door at
the Family Center. Her “hello”
is accentuated through a southern accent, which has welcoming
appeal.
Allen has been the director of the Family Center since
September 2014, and it hasn’t
always been easy. Last year the
Family Center faced uncertainty
when the line item was cut from
the town’s budget. Through the
efforts of parents, volunteers and
staff, the center stayed open, and
even saw an increase in family
enrollment.
Allen said last year the center
gained 43 new families, and at its
highest has met the needs of 105
families, totaling 133 children.
Those numbers were gathered
from the center’s most recent
quarterly report.
And while the center faced
closure, the hours increased and
more days open were added.
Now the Family Center is open
Monday through Friday. Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday it is open
from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on
Wednesday and Friday it is open
from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
Another big change for the
center last year was opening during the summer months for three
days, which was very successful.
Allen said the center even offered
BELCHERTOWN – The Board
of Health is requesting an additional $4,000 to its budget heading
into the new fiscal year, money
that would be earmarked for the
purchase of a sharps collection
box.
For the past several months,
members of the board have contemplated the idea of starting a sharps collection program
in Belchertown, after a resident
expressed concern that there
wasn’t one in place.
Ben Anderson,
2, plays with
cars and trucks
at the Family
Center during a
recent visit.
“The real purpose is to
get those used needles
out of circulation.”
- JUDY METCALF, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
Residents are invited to use the
collection box located at the Ware
Town Hall in Ware, however,
many people don’t have access
to transportation to get there.
Belchertown Board of Health
members agreed that a local
option should be considered.
Director of Public Health Judy
Metcalf said the board had first
considered going after grant money
to fund a program, however, there
are no opportunities at this time.
She said funding would now have
to come locally.
See FAMILY CENTER, Page 9
Turley Publications photo by Aimee Henderson
See BOARD, Page 9
Granby waste collection service endorsed Fifth graders pilot towards
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
GRANBY – In a survey of
town residents, 80 percent of
those responding said they were
satisfied with the town’s curbside trash collection system, the
chairman of the town’s Solid
Waste Advisory Committee told
the select board on Monday.
Joe Furnia, committee chair-
man, said 800 residents responded to the survey, representing
one-third of the total number of
households that received the survey in the same envelope as the
annual town census.
I n a m e m o t o To w n
Administrator Chris Martin, the
committee reported about twothirds of the respondents said
they had no issues with the service, but some asked for more
special collections, including
yard, bulky and hazardous waste
collections.
“As the committee works
through the survey compilation
and analysis process, special collection/disposal opportunities are
important to a majority of town
residents. We also noted that we
need to improve our ability to
See GRANBY, Page 9
positive LifeSkills atmosphere
By Tyler W. Leahy
[email protected]
BELCHERTOWN – Chestnut
Hill Community School fifth graders are piloting a new resiliency
program, LifeSkills Training,
with an emphasis on social-emotional awareness. If the curricu-
lum proves to be successful, it
could have district-wide implications within Belchertown Public
Schools.
LifeSkills Training, developed
by leading prevention expert Dr.
Gilbert J. Botvin, is being tested
See LIFESKILLS, Page 8
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016
COMMUNITY
Stone House to host
railroad history talk
BCTV
schedule and shows
BELCHERTOWN – Railways will come to life Thursday,
March 24 at 7 p.m. the Stone House Museum, 20 Maple
Street, Belchertown.
The museum will host Larry Lowenthal, former historian
for the National Park Service, who will give a talk on the
history of railroads and in particular those which passed
through Belchertown and the surrounding area.
His interest in railroads developed during his New Jersey
childhood when he lived next to, and explored, an abandoned railroad bed, walking further and further until he
reached the end. He continued to explore by doing historical research.
Lowenthal is the author of several railroad histories,
books on canals, the Civil War, and the Revolutionary
period. He is best known in this area for Titanic Railroad:
The Southern New England, a story of the “Grand Trunk,”
a Canadian railroad which was to have run from Palmer to
Providence. Lowenthal also participated in producing One
Town & Seven_Railroads about the railroads in Palmer.
Join the museum for this look at the railway past.
Refreshments will be served. Books will be available. The lecture is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
Thursday, March 10
8 a.m. – Board of Health (March 7)
10 a.m. – Planning Board (March 8)
7 p.m. – Board of Health (March 7)
9 p.m. – Planning Board (March 8)
Friday, March 11
8 a.m. – Conversation with Pakman
9 a.m. – Town Talk – Tri-Lakes Assoc.
7 p.m. – Conversation with Pakman
8 p.m. – Town Talk – Tri-Lakes Assoc.
Saturday, March 12
4:30 p.m. – At the Dance with Tom and Deb
5:30 p.m. – Curious Giraffe – episode 7
9 p.m. – At the Dance with Tom and Deb
Sunday, March 13
9 a.m. – Evangel Assembly of Wilbraham
4:30 p.m. – St. Francis R.C. Church
6 p.m. – Christ Community Church
7 p.m. – Hope United Methodist Church
Dixieland Stomp heading
to Clapp Library
BELCHERTOWN – Dixieland Stomp is presenting a
concert of Dixieland Music at the Clapp Memorial Library,
located at 19 South Main St. in Belchertown, April 7 from
7 to 8:30 p.m.
This high-energy, foot-stomping performance combines
humorous music and just plain fun for a great time for
everyone from 8 to 80 years old. The sextet consists of
talented musicians: David Neill (trombone), Edward Mari
(clarinet), David Sporny (trombone), David Bilodeau (trumpet), Jason Bouchard (tuba) and Zack Danzinger (banjo).
This event is sponsored by the Belchertown Cultural
Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more
information visit www.PremeriEntertains or call David
Neill and 413-686-5027.
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Monday, March 14
7:30 a.m. – Curious Giraffe - episode 7
7 p.m. – Conservation Commission – Ch. 192
7:30 p.m. – Selectmen – Ch. 191
Tuesday, March 15
8 a.m. – Town Talk – Tri-Lakes Association
7 p.m. – Town Talk – Tri-Lakes Association
Wednesday, March 16
7:30 a.m. – Curious Giraffe – episode 7
8 a.m. – Conversation with Pakman
7 p.m. – BEDIC – Ch. 191
The BCTV Studio is located at 68 State St., Belchertown.
BCTV channels are 191, 192 and 193. The BCTV schedule
is available at www.Belchertown.org. On the main title
page select “residents,” click on Belchertown Community
Television. Selected BCTV shows are also available on
Vimeo. Go to www.Belchertown.org, go to quick links and
click on “watch meetings and events online.” The schedule
is subject to change.
The BCTV weather information system is broadcast on
TV channel 193 and displays the current weather conditions at the BCTV station as well as, the current regional
radar. This service operates 24 hours a day with audio
provided by the National Weather Service from Albany
N.Y., with forecasts, storm and emergency warnings for the
Pioneer Valley.
Community Garden
Club plans meeting
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown 4-H Community
Garden Club will be holding its first meeting of 2016,
Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m.
The group is a Massachusetts 4-H youth development
project open to all youths ages 8 through 18. 4-H allows
youth to have fun, meet new people and learn new skills.
Be part of the solution to food insecurity in our community
as we “Learn By Doing,” the 4-H slogan.
Email [email protected] for more information.
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Sunday Afternoon
Series looks at
‘Quabbin Houses
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Town looks at visions for the future
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BELCHERTOWN – After a three-day
marathon of gathering information and
hearing from local leaders and residents,
the Design and Resiliency Team presented their ideas of a strategic vision for the
future of Belchertown.
Having been the recipient of a DART
grant, Belchertown had the opportunity to
work with a team of experts from across
the country on developing such a plan. The
grant was awarded by the New England
Municipal Sustainability Network, the
American Institute for Architects’ Center
for Communities by Design and the Boston
Society of Architects Foundation.
Leading the charge this time around
was Wayne Feiden, who is the director of
planning and sustainability for the City of
Northampton.
Feiden said his group toured the town
late last month, as well as met with department heads and residents to gather information about what works and what doesn’t
work in the focus area. That area includes
the common to the courthouse corridor, the
former State School property and Lampson
Brook Farm/New England Small Farm
Institute.
On Monday, Feb. 22 approximately 60 residents gathered at Belchertown
High School to participate in a conversation about the future of the town. During
that time several breakout groups met
and delved in further about what they
like and dislike about the targeted areas.
There were repeated themes throughout
the evening, which included wanting to
keep the small-town/New England charm
of Belchertown; bring in more local business; decrease traffic through the center;
and above all, increase the connectivity of
the town.
Two days later, on Feb. 24, the DART
team took all the information they gathered
during its stay and turned it into a cohesive
vision for Belchertown. The entire presentation can be downloaded at www.aia.
org/about/initiatives/AIAS075426.
Feiden said the plan includes “short term
steps for a long-term vision.” He added,
“Stronger New England towns and cities
make all of New England a better place.”
Feiden reminded residents that, while the
DART team was presenting its recommendations for the future of the town, it did
not replace the master plan or residents’
judgment.
The focus of the presentation was building on four areas to create cultural connections in the town. Those areas were: food,
recreation, art and history. Each was further
Turley Publications photo by Aimee M. Henderson
Wayne Feiden speaks about a vision for Belchertown after gathering input from
local leaders and residents.
broken down into three categories to focus
on the targeted areas of the State School,
town center and Lampson Brook Farm.
Leah Bamberger, who is the director of
sustainability for the City of Providence,
Rhode Island, called Belchertown a “unique
destination” with rich cultural history. She
talked about the “distinct, yet interconnected villages” of the three areas.
Part of that discussion included the idea
of expanding the Norwottuck Rail Trail,
which is part of the Mass Central Trail.
This could create opportunities for economical development as well, with local
shops along the trail.
Erin Simmons, director of Design
Assistance at AIA National, spoke about
the State School and its connection with
Belchertown. She recommended rethinking
“some bits of the plan for the State School
property.”
“The reality is, you are linked to the
State School…”, she said, adding the town
should want to “honor and acknowledge
the history.”
Simmons recommended looking at preserving four of the current buildings on the
property. She said by embracing the history
of the property the town can help to continue to raise awareness for the developmentally disabled, as well as demonstrate
the progress made with the population.
Other ideas presented by the DART team
included looking at the town center and
its streetscape. Included in that were principles such as buildings closet to the street;
critical mass, density, diversity of uses;
windows and doors; on-street parking; nar-
row, slow-speed streets; complete streets;
green infrastructure and street streets.
Parking in the center was also examined,
and the team gave different conceptual
ideas to spread the parking out more evenly across the common. Those ideas also
included adding street trees, which have
a number of benefits including: reduced
traffic speeds, safer walking environment,
connection to nature and more.
The team gave several more recommendations, but in the end set a list the town
should try to accomplish in the first 100
days. That includes: installing wayfinding signs at State Street and Route 202;
advance design concepts with Alta Design
for Route 202; design tactical urbanism
with Alta Design for State Street; adopt
MassDOT complete streets policy; adopt
walk-friendly subdivision regulations; draft
walk-friendly zoning site plan standards;
draft NESFI zoning district for only farming uses; request UMass Landscape Arch
Town Commons Studio; take a second
look at the four state school buildings; and
file legislation to transfer ownership of
Lampson Brook Farm to the town.
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Firearms safety course offered
BELCHERTOWN – State certified
instructor, police officer Edward Oey will
be offering a firearms safety course Sunday,
March 20. Class will be held at the Swift
River Sportsman Club, 350 Cold Spring
Road (Moore Road) in Belchertown starting at 9 a.m.
As required by state law, it is an eight-
BELCHERTOWN – On March 13
the Quabbin Visitor Center will sponsor a program titled “Quabbin Houses
Relocated” by local history enthusiast Jackie Tuthill as part of its Sunday
Afternoon Program Series. The free
program begins at 2 p.m. and is appropriate for all ages.
Several years ago while taking
a Learning In Retirement class on
Quabbin Reservoir at the University of
Massachusetts, Tuthill chose the relocation of houses from the Swift River
Valley as the topic for her course project.
The more she researched the subject, the
more fascinated she became in the story.
Originally there were 1,100 structures
in the valley, including more than 600
houses.
While documentation of relocated
buildings is limited and incomplete,
Tuthill has doggedly researched records
of Quabbin houses relocated to the greater
Amherst area. The slide presentation will
share some of the information she has
collected including background history
on the Metropolitan District Water Supply
Commission, contractors who moved the
homes, as well as human interest stories
associated with several homes.
The Quabbin Visitor Center is located in the Quabbin Administration
Building at the west end of Winsor Dam
in Belchertown. Access to the center is
through the Main (West) Quabbin Park
entrance on Route 9, three miles east of
the Rout 9/Route 202 intersection.
For further information regarding the
program, please contact the center at
413-323-7221.
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B E L C H E RT O W N / G R A N B Y
– Primary election voters in
Belchertown and Granby did not
completely follow the state and
national trend. In both communities
it was Bernie Sanders and Donald
Trump who came out on top.
There was a strong showing for
Sanders across the Pioneer Valley,
even though it was former Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton who took the
state overall. With approximately 62
percent of Hampshire County voters
casting their ballot for Sanders over
Clinton, the county gave 45.8 percent of its votes to Trump over John
Kasich (20.9 percent), Marco Rubio
(16.6 percent) and Ted Cruz (11.1
percent).
Belchertown and Granby were in
line with the way the county voted.
Approximately 46 percent of registered voters headed to the polls
on Super Tuesday in Belchertown,
while Granby saw an impressive 55
percent. Granby Town Clerk Kathy
Kelly-Regan accounts the high turnout to a debt exclusion question on
the ballot, on top of a much talkedabout Presidential Primary.
“Granby ran two elections that
day. We held the town debt exclusion
along with the Presidential Primary.
This may have been a reason why it
was a little busier than usual…so it
was a very eventful day,” she said.
Granby voters were asked to
approve a proposition 2 ½ override,
allowing the town to bond money to
pay for an addition and renovations
to the East Meadow Elementary
School. There were 1,649 “yes”
votes to 800 “no” votes.
In Belchertown, Sanders received
1,820 votes over Clinton with 1,001.
BARC plans craft fair
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown Animal Relief
Committee (BARC) is now accepting vendor and
craft applications for their second annual BARC Bazaar
& Craft Fair.
This is event is being held Sunday, April 17 at the Old
Town Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Applications and information can be found on
BARC’s website at www.barcfriends.com. Please
email Cathy at [email protected] with any
questions.
Easter egg hunt set for March 26
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown Recreation
Department has scheduled the annual Easter Egg Hunt
for Saturday, March 26 at the center.
The hunt is for children ages 10 and younger and begins
at 10:30 a.m. There is a $4 registration fee. There will be
goodies and balloons at the hunt, along with a basket full
of eggs for each child that participates.
The Easter Bunny will also be making an appearance,
and will pose for photos – so bring a camera!
Pre-register at the Recreation Department. Space is
limited.
Conservation Commission
meeting cancelled
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Voters with a Republican ballot
chose Trump with 747 votes. Kasich
tallied the second most with 289,
and Rubio was on his heels with
282. Cruz received 195 votes.
In Granby, Sanders received 818
votes over Clinton with 492. Voters
showed the same Republican support, as Belchertown, with Trump
receiving 575 votes, Kasich 189,
Rubio 144 and Cruz 126.
For both communities, this was
one of the most well-attended presidential primaries in recent times.
Belchertown Town Clerk Colleen
Toothill-Berte said during the 2012
presidential primary there were only
8.8 percent of voters who cast their
votes, however, in 2008, there was a
39 percent turnout.
Kelly-Regan said, in Granby, in
2012 only 12.5 percent of voters
participated, but in 2008 there was a
44 percent turnout.
Recreation Department
announces spring activities
BELCHERTOWN – The Recreation Department is
located at 66 State St., building one in Belchertown. To
register for classes please call the department at 413-3230419, visit www.belchertown.org, or stop by the office
Monday through Wednesday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Shoshin Ryu Jujitsu is a traditional Japanese style martial art which emphasizes the safety and overall well being
of the participant through self defense training. The program is for boys and girls ages 8 to 15 and adults 16 and
older. The youth program will run from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
on Monday and Wednesday evenings, while the adults will
meet from 7 to 8 p.m. The program will run from March
14 through April 25. The cost is $70.
Heart Saver CPR class will be offered Saturday, March
19 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The class is for adults and
will take place at the Recreation Center. The cost is $70
and includes a manual, mask and certificate. The deadline
to register is March 17. By the end of the course participants will be able to give CPR in a safe, timely, and effective manner to an adult and child and hot to properly use
an AED. Upon completion, they will receive a Heart Saver
CPR card.
Instructional spring soccer will be offered to boys and
girls, ages 5 to 8 (kindergarten through second grade) this
spring. The registration deadline is March 19 and costs
$35. This program is designed to introduce the basics of
soccer with the emphasis on fun for boys and girls. The
season starts the end of March and runs through mid May.
A swim clinic for boys and girls in kindergarten through
12th grade is scheduled. On March 28 each individual’s
skill level will be evaluated. The participant may be
moved to a different swim level according to the evaluation
results. The clinic will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays,
Fridays March 28, 30, April 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15. Beginner
swimmers will meet from 5 to 6 p.m., intermediate swimmers from 4 to 5 p.m., and advanced swimmers from 3 to
4 p.m. The cost is $75. Registration deadline is Tuesday,
March 22.
An Evening Out Adult Art will take place on March 24
from 6 to 8 p.m. The cost is $40 and includes materials.
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The Department of Public Works,
Maintenance Division
will be conducting the annual
removal of all seasonal decorations
within the Towns’ Cemeteries.
For anyone wishing to retrieve personal items
please do so at this time. All items will be
removed beginning March 16, 2016.
P O L I C E
Belchertown Police logs
Compiled by
Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
Editor’s note: The following are
brief explanations of select entries
in the Belchertown Police log and
all arrests. The information was
provided by a member of the police
department based on the review
of the detailed log summary. This
feature is designed to provide context and explanation to some of the
calls police respond to every day.
Mass General Law prohibits the
release of names of those arrested
for domestic incidents.
T h e B e l c h e r t o w n Po l i c e
responded to 295 calls during the
week of Feb. 24 – March 1. Of
those cases there were 11 incidents, five accidents, five arrests
and 38 citations.
ARRESTS/SUMMONS
Thursday, Feb. 25
11:50 a.m. – Kathleen A.
Cashen, 45, of 133 Jabish St. apt.
C5, Belchertown, was arrested for
a warrant.
An officer was dispatched to
a retail store on George Hannum
Street for a concern in which a
female was harassing an individual and wouldn’t leave. Upon arrival the officer checked the status
of the people involved, to which
it was learned the female had an
active warrant. She was arrested.
Friday, Feb. 26
12:39 a.m. – Michael R.
Grogan, 31, of 23 Adams St.,
Ludlow, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor,
operating to endanger, marked
lanes violation and possession of
an open container of alcohol.
An officer on patrol was traveling eastbound on Jabish Street
when another vehicle traveling
the opposite direction crossed
the centerline. The officer had to
swerve the cruiser to avoid a col-
lision. The officer turned around
and stopped the vehicle. Based on
testing the operator was arrested.
5:37 a.m. – Allen R. Orphin,
49, of 13 Gilboa St., Douglas,
was arrested for a warrant and for
operating a motor vehicle after
license revoked/suspended.
An officer conducting radar on
Federal Street observed a vehicle
traveling at a high rate of speed.
The officer stopped the vehicle
during which time it was learned
there was a warrant and suspended license. The operator was
arrested.
10:36 a.m. – Charles Bouley, III,
22, of 67 Forge Pond Road apt. 2,
Granby, was arrested for a warrant.
The courthouse called to say
they had someone detained with an
active warrant from Connecticut.
An officer arrived and arrested the
person on the fugitive from justice
court warrant.
Sunday, Feb. 28
10:21 p.m. – A 39-year-old
Springfield man will be summonsed to court for charges of
speeding and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
An officer traveling on Route
202 observed a vehicle traveling southbound on Maple/South
Street at a high rate of speed. The
officer turned to stop the vehicle,
but lost sight of it when it turned
onto Route 21. The officer was
able to catch up to the vehicle and
stopped it, during which time it
was learned the operator’s license
was expired. The vehicle was
towed.
ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Wednesday, Feb. 24
2:47 a.m. – An accident was
reported on Mill Valley Road in
which a vehicle approaching a
curb lost control, slid sideways
and flipped over. The roads
were noted as wet and slushy.
Belchertown Fire Ambulance was
called to evaluate the passengers,
who declined transport. The vehicle was towed.
REC DEPT. | from Page 4
various days throughout the spring. Each novice class will
teach participants the basic footwork patterns followed by
some fabulous combinations. Ballet is scheduled for March
24; country tunes on March 31; jazz on April 14; tap on
April 21; modern on April 28; African on May 5; and choreography on May 12.
Softball will be offered to girls in third through ninth
grade. Ninth graders cannot be on a high school varsity
softball team and must meet the age requirement of not 16
years old prior to Sept. 1. Practices will be held in April with
games starting May 1. All players who register prior to the
deadline will be placed on a team. The cost is $50 and registration deadline is March 30.
Sandy Koufax Baseball is a division for individuals 13
L O G S
Thursday, Feb. 25
5:30 p.m. – An officer conducting traffic enforcement noticed
a vehicle traveling at a speed
above the posted limit. The officer stopped the vehicle and determined the registration was expired
and none-renewable. The vehicle
was towed.
Sunday, Feb. 28
4:32 p.m. – An accident was
reported on Federal Street in
which a vehicle stopped waiting
to turn left into Antonio’s Pizza
was sideswiped by another vehicle, which drove off. Registration
information was obtained and the
operator was contacted.
reported at Federal Street and Bay
Road. A vehicle was stopped at
the stop sign when another vehicle rear-ended it.
7:02 p.m. – Officers were called
to a residence on Bay Road for an
argument between a mother and
daughter. The daughter left the
residence. The officer located the
daughter in a neighboring yard.
She returned home and peace was
restored.
Monday, Feb. 29
3:50 p.m. – Someone was in
the lobby of the police station
to report that their daughter was
receiving threatening messages
online. A statement was filed and
the officer took screen shots of
the conversation. The report was
forwarded to the school resource
officer.
reported at North Main and Maple
streets in which an operator of
a vehicle went straight through
the intersection and was hit by
another vehicle that attempted to
make a turn.
Tuesday, March 1
8:13 a.m. – Officers were dispatched for damage to a carport
on Fletcher Avenue. The carport
had shifted off its concrete mounts,
causing damage. The owner said
they thought the damage was done
on purpose. The officer suggested that it happened from the high
winds. A report was taken.
9:12 a.m. – An accident was
reported on Franklin Street near
Cold Spring with reported entrapment.
6:54 p.m. – A wallet was turned
in by a resident that was found at
a business. The owner was contacted. It was entered into property
until it could be recovered.
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Saturday, Feb. 27
12:06 a.m. – Kevin Miller, 46,
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ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS
Friday, Feb. 26
10:03 p.m. – Criminal citation
issued for unlicensed operation of
motor vehicle.
Wednesday, March 2
1:09 p.m. – Officers investigated intentional property damage caused by a motor vehicle on
Taylor Street.
Friday, March 4
9:32 a.m. – Officers investigated a motor vehicle accident
involving one vehicle on Amherst
Street. Operator was transported
to the hospital.
10:22 a.m. – Officers investigated an accident involving two vehicles on West State Street. There
were minor injuries reported.
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209 calls and made one arrest
during the week of Feb. 26
through March 3. Those arrested are presumed innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law.
All information is provided by the
Granby Police Department.
years of age, but not 15 before May 1, 2016. A division
of the John L. Sullivan league, players will compete on a
regulation size diamond with just a few modifications to
high school baseball rules. Please note that JLS League rules
restrict all players to one baseball team/organization during
the season. Practices will start in April and games starting
mid May. Including play-offs the season could run through
late July. All players who register prior to the deadline will
be placed on a team. The cost is $85 and registration deadline is March 30.
Safe Sitter is a medically accurate, hands-on class that
teaches sitters how to handle emergencies when caring for
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Deserves
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Thursday, March 10
3 p.m. – Hazard Mitigation
Plan Committee part 1 at
Town Hall
5 p.m. – Hazard Mitigation
Plan Committee part 2 at
Town Hall
Monday, March 14
7:30 p.m. – Board of
Selectmen at Town Hall
Tuesday, March 15
7 p.m. – Agricultural
Commission at Town Hall
7 p.m. – Finance
Committee at Town Hall
Wednesday, March 16
6:30 p.m. – Zoning Board
of Appeals at Town Hall
• 7 p.m. –Board of
Selectmen attending
Pathfinder budget meeting
at Pathfinder
• 7 p.m. – EDIC at Town
Hall
• 7 p.m. – Pathfinder Reg.
Voc. Tech HS District
Committee at Pathfinder
Due to the newspaper’s
deadline, some meetings
may have changed or are not
listed here. Current meetings along with agendas are
available 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.
them safe. The class is for boys and girls, 11 to 13 years
old. It will take place on April 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Recreation Center. The cost to register is $60, which
includes supplies. The deadline to register is April 13.
Coed coach pitch baseball is for Belchertown resident
boys and girls currently in first and second grade. This
fun and instructional league is aimed at teaching the game,
learning fundamentals and developing overall skills in batting, base running and fielding. The season is approximately
seven weeks long and will begin in May. The cost is $35 and
deadline to register is May 7.
T-ball is a coed league for boys and girls currently in
kindergarten. This program will introduce the basics of baseball with the emphasis on fun. The season last approximately five weeks and will begin approximately the beginning of
June. The cost is $30 and registration deadline is May 21.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING
BAYSTATE MARY LANE HOSPITAL
WARE, MA
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has received notification
of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital’s intent to discontinue providing inpatient
medical and surgical services at 85 South Street, Ware on June 1, 2016;
and notice from Baystate Wing Hospital and Medical Center, 40 Wright,
Palmer with respect to a change of ownership of Baystate Mary Lane
Hospital, 85 South Street, Ware through which Baystate Mary Lane shall
merge with and into Baystate Wing Hospital.
Pursuant to 105 CMR 100.603(B), and 105 CMR 130.122(E), the
Department will conduct a hearing on these proposed changes at 6:30
PM on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at the Ware Middle School, 239 West
Street, Ware, MA 01082. This hearing will not be adjudicatory in nature,
but rather a public forum for the presentation of any comments which may
be relevant to the Department’s consideration of the proposed changes.
Proposed Closure of Inpatient Services:
Written comments concerning this matter may be submitted to the
Department of Public Health, Division of Health Care Facility Licensure
and Certification, Attn: Closure Coordinator, 11th Floor, 99 Chauncy Street,
Boston, MA 02111 through the period up to and including the date of the
hearing on March 29, 2016. All written or oral comments submitted to the
Department may be posted on the Department’s website and released in
response to a request for public records.
Proposed Change of Ownership:
Persons wishing to make their views known may appear at the hearing or
may submit written comments to the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health, Determination of Need Program, 99 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA
02111. Written comments may also be emailed to the Determination
of Need Program at [email protected]. Written comments will be
accepted up until 5:00 P.M. Friday, April 8, 2016.
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OPINION
Editorial
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Don’t be fooled: Buy
local maple syrup
T
he sap is flowing and it’s officially the sweetest
season of the year – it’s maple syrup season.
The North American Syrup Council, the
International Maple Syrup Institute and industry groups
from several states where maple syrup is produced
recently sent the Federal Food and Drug Administration
a letter protesting labels implying that non-maple products are maple products.
Right here in Belchertown, as well as in the Hilltowns
of Western Mass, maple syrup production is important
to the local economy, not only in direct sales, but in
bulk sales to major distributors, as well. It’s expensive
for one overriding reason – it takes a lot of time and
hard work to produce.
For those who have ever tasted the sweetness of pure
maple syrup, they’ll be the first to say it’s an indulgence
that can’t be copied. It’s well worth the money.
There are of course, modern methods to harvest and
boil it down – instead of buckets, plastic bags that show
the sap level from a distance, tractors to haul large vats
of sap to the sugar house and metal and plastic tubing
systems. Materials for boiling the sap have also evolved
– and some producers use propane or oil instead of
wood. The farmer still has to trudge through the woods
and up and down hills where the maple trees (the sugarbush) are located, however, often contending with kneedeep snow. And once boiling commences, it takes a
long time to get to the final product. The producer must
boil at least 40, sometimes even 60, gallons of sap to
make a single gallon of the smooth, sweet, amber syrup
that gives pancakes or waffles the rich maple flavor that
only the real thing can provide.
But that doesn’t stop the “creative people” at large
companies from coming up with misleading names
and labels for their products. The letter to the FDA,
for instance, includes criticism of products like Quaker
Oats Maple and Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal and
Hood Maple Walnut Ice Cream that list no maple syrup
on their labels. In some other cases, the labels imply
that maple syrup is a primary ingredient when, in fact,
minuscule amounts are included as an excuse for the
product’s name.
Another gimmick is to bottle “pancake syrup” as if
it were maple syrup, in the beige jugs most producers
around here use. Consumers may think they’re getting
the real thing unless they read that fine print.
But local folks have the advantage of being in the
middle of maple country. The slogan “buy local” has
special meaning when referring to maple products, and
patronizing the pancake eateries on local farms can turn
humdrum mornings into social occasions as people
come together for a leisurely breakfast and conversation
– which is really what country living is all about.
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and uncontested races are being asked to submit
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Letter
Zion Island a good spot for rattlesnakes
To the Editor:
I am a retired fish and wildlife biologist
with 30 years of professional experience,
some with rattlesnakes in Massachusetts
and I support the introduction to Zion
Island in the Quabbin. I am neither a snake
lover nor a snake hater. In the 1990s, I
headed a team that captured rattlesnakes
and had a veterinarian place radio-tags in
them. We then monitored their movements.
I found the snakes to be very docile;
even when we were close enough to capture, they were not aggressive. They either
tried to get away or stayed put. We never
had one strike. I assume if you mishandled or stepped on one they would strike.
The snake expert we had on team didn’t
even carry an anti-venom kit, because he
felt he could get to a hospital in time for
treatment. He did carry an anti-wasp/bee
Epipen because he knew he could not get
to a hospital in time.
The other reason I agree with the introduction is their basic biology. Yes, rattlesnakes can swim, but they are land animals.
All their life processes are on land and
my guess is, if they fell in the water they
would swim right back to Zion Island. Our
research and others’ shows that rattlesnakes
rarely stray more than three miles from the
den. If they cannot find a den, they die during cold weather.
I have heard the question…. “What value
are they?” That question can equally apply
to any species. What value are eagles, or
lions? You pick the species! I don’t feel
any organism needs to have a reason to
exist. There are many species that I do not
know the reason for their existence. This
does not mean I think they should not exist.
I assume they are here for a reason that is
beyond my knowledge and can accept my
ignorance.
Lawrence Bandolin
Belchertown, MA 01007
Spring ahead to summer bulbs
B
ernadette, a long-time reader who that you have to nearly light them on fire
gardens in Monson, wrote in with a before they “pop.” It makes me feel betquestion regarding summer bulbs: ter to soak them for an hour beforehand in
“Could you please tell me when it is time to hot water to soften the corm - whether this
pre-start my caladiums, elephant
little trick does anything to hasten
ears and dahlias?” I would love
growth I am not sure. When fall
in the
to give you that information…
rolls around, dig up the plants and
because if we are preparing for GARDEN allow them to dry for a few days
summer bulbs than spring must be
before removing the foliage and
right around the corner!
storing at temperatures between 60
The fancy-leaved caladium is
and 65 degrees.
a plant I came to know and love
Elephant’s Ears is easily the most
while gardening at Old Sturbridge
dramatic of the bulbs you mention,
Village. Caladiums are grown
and I wonder why you are asking
Roberta
strictly for their distinctive foliage
me for advice on this plant! The
McQuaid
Turley
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first time I saw these plants outside
Publications
Columnist
greens, pinks, reds and white in
of a catalog was at your house and
an assortment of unique patterns.
all I could say was “Amazing!” If
I first used them in a shady spot as a back- a gardener is looking to bring the tropics
ground to some impatiens. Admittedly they home, this is the plant that will do it. Think
didn’t do well there; the impatiens swal- colossal, with an overall height between
lowed them up! I later learned that caladi- five and nine feet and a girth of five feet or
ums like shelter from the wind (check), and more per plant. Each heart-shaped leaf can
rich, loose soil (no check), not to mention easily be three feet in length. Try it as the
humidity (ditto) and warmth (half-check). focal point of a circular garden, or use it as
They also enjoy being kept moist but never a summertime screen. The green leaved spesaturated…sorry plants, you never had a cies (Colocasia esculenta) can take full sun;
chance. Fast forward 20 years and I still most cultivars prefer shade to partial shade.
grow caladiums, but usually in a shady win- If the dimensions alone don’t set the stage
dow box situation where they thrive.
for theatrical, try “Black Magic,” and enjoy
I remember reading somewhere that deep purple-black foliage throughout the
a collector in the 1920s had no less than growing season.
1,500 named varieties! All white-leaved
To get a good head start on all of that
“Candidum,” circa 1899, was likely among wonderful foliage, plant Elephant’s Ears
them, and luckily is still available today indoors at the same time you’d start the
to brighten up a dark spot in your yard. caladiums in good-sized pots. Bottom heat
To answer your question, Bernadette, pre- will hasten growth. Once the threat of frost
starting caladiums indoors is an absolute has passed, transplant them three to six feet
must! Have the corms delivered as soon as apart in deep, rich soil. This plant can tolerit is safe for them to be shipped. Eight to ate a variety of growing conditions - from
10 weeks before our last scheduled frost wet to average. Do provide water consis(March 20 to April 3), bury them two inches tently or the long, heavy leaves will droop
deep in a five-inch pot and provide as much terribly when thirsty.
heat as possible; heat cables that you germiAs far as dahlias go, the sky is the limit.
nate seeds on work great. Worcester County According to one source, there are no fewer
gardening guru and friend Paul Rogers jokes
See BULBS, Page 7
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PAG E 7
Celebrating ‘Women in Sports’
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Sarah Fink, Karyna Rondeau and Delaney Dusseau
are all smiles after participating in a rock climb during
National Women in Sports Day.
NORTHAMPTON – It was a special day for women Feb. 14, and not
just because of Valentine’s Day.
For three young women from
Belchertown, it was a day to celebrate women in sports. Sarah Fink,
9, Karyna Rondeau, 9, and Delaney
Dusseau, 10, had the opportunity to
participate in Smith College’s Athletics
Department’s annual National Girls
and Women in Sports Day.
The event drew in more than 90
girls between third and fifth grade
from the region, all of whom had the
chance to participate in sports clinics
led by Smith women’s varsity and
club athletes.
Fink, Rondeau and Dusseau chose
to participate in rock climbing, ultimate Frisbee, rowing, Zumba and volleyball. Other options included basketball, track and field, tennis, soccer,
rugby and softball.
“They were really nice and encouraged us,” said Rondeau of having a
Young women gather together after playing volleyball during Women in Sports Day.
A PRAYER
TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
BULBS | from Page 6
than 50,000 named varieties – 15,000 were in existence
by 1936! Dahlias range in height from six inches to
20 feet, with six different size flowers and 14 possible
shapes. They are striking in the vase and most are equally
appealing in the garden, although they do have the reputation of being “high maintenance.”
I know of few gardeners who prestart dahlias indoors.
The few times I have done it at OSV, I was amazed at just
how fast the plants grow, and how quickly they outgrow
their pots and become leggy. The idea is good in theory;
anything to get these plants to set bloom earlier than
August is worth some experimenting. If you give it a try,
I’d suggest no sooner than four weeks prior to the last
frost; the last week of April would be just perfect! Begin
to pinch the growth point of each stem after the second
set of leaves forms. This will ensure a sturdy plant in the
garden.
Holy Spirit, You who made me see
everything and showed me the way
to reach my ideal. You, who gave me
the divine gift to forgive and forget the
wrong that is done to me and you, who
are in all instances of my life with me.
I, in this short dialogue want to thank
you for everything and confirm once
more that I never want to be separated
from you no matter how great the
material desire may be. I want to be
with you and my loved ones in your
perpetual glory. Amen. Thank you for
your love towards me and my loved
ones. Persons must pray the prayer
three consecutive days without asking
your wish. After third day wish will
be granted no matter how difficult it
may be. Then promise to publish
this dialogue as soon as this favor is
granted. I will never stop trusting God
and His power.
“I think that events
aimed at girls and
women are
important because
we can prove to the
world we are strong.”
– DELANEY DUSEAU, 10
college student help her for the day.
Rondeau, who attended the event
last year with Fink, said she wanted to
go again because she likes sports and
wanted to learn more about them. Her
favorite part of the day was participating in rowing. Trying volleyball for
the first time was also a highlight.
Rondeau currently plays field hockey, softball and dance. When asked if
she’d consider a new sport after participating in the special day, she said,
“volleyball and extreme Frisbee.”
This was Duseau’s first year attending Women in Sports Day, and said
events such as this are important.
“I think that events aimed at girls
and women are important because we
can prove to the world we are strong,”
said Duseau. Fink agreed saying,
“They are important because they
build confidence.”
Fink, who likes trying new sports,
said the message she took from the
day was “try hard.” Duseau said she
learned that gender shouldn’t be the
reason for not trying something that
may be a little harder than originally
thought.
“Just because you are a female
doesn’t mean that you can’t do as many
things that males can do,” she said.
“You can be strong and powerful.”
Fink said the day was “fun and
exciting.” Duseau added, “The day
was really fun and you got to hang
out with a lot of cool people.”
Fink’s favorite part of the day was
Delaney Dusseau fields a ball
during a sports clinic at Smith
College.
rowing and volleyball, while Duseau
said her favorite part was the climbing wall.
Fink’s mother, Carey, gave the
girls a lift to the event that day, and
described it as “great.”
“The atmosphere they create is welcoming and very encouraging to the
girls. The focus of the program is on
having fun, being active, and trying
new things,” said Carey. “It expands
the girls’ awareness of the wide variety of sports that are out there. The
girls get to try things that may not be
available in their local community or
to their age level.”
This year marked the 30th
annual National Girls and Women
in Sports Day. It began in 1987 as
a special day at the nation’s Capital
to recognize women’s sports.
“I believe the girls benefit greatly
from this program. It is less intimidating to try something where everyone is a beginner,” said Carey. “[Fink,
Duseau and Rondeau] had the opportunity to meet and work with some
talented Pioneer athletes, who were
passionate about teaching their sport
to the girls.”
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Thursday, March 10
TAPESTRYHEALTH: Tapestry Health will
be at Amherst Survival Center, 138 Sunderland
Road in Amherst, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
providing STI and HIV testing, pregnancy
screenings, blood pressure checks and health
information. No appointment is needed.
Thursday, March 10
FILM SCREENING: Join Jones Library
Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. in the Woodbury
Room for the next film in an ongoing film
and discussion series that may educate and
inspire viewers to act in helping to dismantle racism. The event is free and open to the
public. For more information, please contact
Janet Ryan at 413-259-3223.
LIFESKILLS | from Page 1
group wants to share the draft map and work
with people to refine it and line up all needed
resources to make this trail a full reality.
Sunday, March 20
COMMUNITY SING: Wesley United
Methodist Church of Hadley and the Valley
Light Opera present a community sing of
Messiah on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2 p.m. at
the church, 98 North Maple St. in Hadley. All
are welcome to come and sing along.
Monday, March 21
QUARTER AUCTION: The Belchertown
Twirlers are hosting a Quarter Auction
Saturday, March 12, at Old Town Hall. Doors
Open at 6 p.m. for preview and the auction
begins at 7 p.m. Great vendors will be participating. Admission is $5 and includes one paddle, one drawing ticket and one soft drink ticket. Please come join the Belchertown Twirlers
for a night of fun!
EMPTY BOWLS: This year’s Empty Bowls
event will take place at The Pub, 15 East
Pleasant St. in Amherst on Monday, March 21
from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person in
advance and are on sale now at A.J. Hastings
and The Pub in Amherst and at amherstsurvival.org. All proceeds benefit the Amherst
Survival Center. For information on being an
Empty Bowls business sponsor, please contact
Lisa Queenin, Development Coordinator at
[email protected] or by phone at 5493968 ext 108.
MOVIN TO THE MUSIC: The Amherst
Survival Center will host a 45-minute exercise program full of fun and movement from 11:15 a.m. to
noon. Lunch will follow from noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 17
Tuesday, March 22
TRAIL MEETING: Join C4RWC as they
introduce the draft upper Quaboag Blue Trail
Thursday, March 17 at the West Brookfield
Town Hall at 7 p.m. A Blue Trail is a paddling trail. C4R has scoped out a Blue Trail
from East Brookfield to Warren on the river
via a long envisioned paddling trail. They
GARDEN CLUB: The Belchertown 4-H
Community Garden Club will be holding its
first meeting of 2016, Tuesday, March 22 at 7
p.m. The group is a Massachusetts 4-H youth
development project open to all youths ages 8
through 18. Email [email protected]
for more information.
Saturday, March 12
with the fifth graders as a potential long-term replacement to the
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance
Education) program previously
implemented with the age group.
LifeSkills Training was recommended
and endorsed by Kathleen Herr-Zaya
at the Massachusetts Department of
Public Health.
“We decided on this program
because it really touches on the
social-emotional learning piece. It
builds from the ground up, rather
than just focusing on substance abuse
resistance education. It ties in all of
the pieces needed to give kids their
own internal resistance,” said guidance counselor Kevin Moyer-Wilkes.
During the pilot period, the fifth
graders will receive eight lessons,
each 45 minutes in duration. The period began at the end of February and
will continue until each fifth grade
homeroom has completed all eight
lessons. The topics to be explored are
self-esteem, decision-making, smoking information, advertising, dealing
with stress, communication and social
skills and assertiveness.
“The curriculum is designed to be
very flexible – and that’s one of the
things that attracted us to it. Teachers
can put their own spin on it. You
could use the curriculum exactly as
it’s written, or you can make it your
own,” said Moyer-Wilkes. “It allows
teachers to work it into the preexisting curriculum, which has some subject matter that can be married with
subjects in the LifeSkills curriculum.”
Moyer-Wilkes noted that teachers teach the lessons with flexibility
under their own jurisdiction. The only
stipulation is that the lessons must
follow a set sequential progression.
He explained that LifeSkills is
designed for use over an extended
duration, unlike D.A.R.E., which was
designed exclusively for administration to fifth grade students. LifeSkills
could follow current fifth grade students into the next academic year, if
the pilot is successful. Moyer-Wilkes
said that the program is capable of
extending into middle school and
beyond, as well as down into the elementary level. Belchertown Public
Schools will assess the pilot period
and decide on best use of LifeSkills
within the district accordingly.
Moyer-Wilkes, school nurse Debra
Fitzpatrick, school resource officer Jason Krol and specialist teachers have been tasked with teaching
LifeSkills lessons to the fifth graders
at Chestnut Hill.
“There are a whole lot of reasons
that kids turn to substances. By building up their self-esteem and their
abilities to talk to peers, their abilities
to understand peer pressure, we can
enable them to make wiser decisions
for themselves and to seek out people whom will help them make those
wiser decisions. All of those pieces
are important to this program,” said
Moyer-Wilkes.
LifeSkills training focuses on three
cognitive behavioral competency
domains: personal self-management,
general social skills and social resistance skills.
More information on the LifeSkills
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GRANBY | from Page 1
field trips throughout the summer, including hikes at Quabbin
Reservoir and trips to the town
beach. She plans to do similar
activities this summer, opening up
once again during those months.
Allen said the center’s Facebook
page is very active and always has
up-to-date information as to what
is being offered. Most recently the
center hosted a local farmer who
brought goats for children to meet
and learn about.
The Family Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year is set
for April 8. It is a dinner at Villa
Rose in Ludlow. The $20 ticket
cost includes a buffet meal, as well
as live entertainment and a DJ.
There will be raffle tickets available for purchase and a door prize
of a $125 gift card to Amazon will
be awarded to one lucky person
who buys a ticket to the dinner.
More information will be available
through the center’s Facebook page,
“Belchertown Family Center.”
Allen has two big goals heading
into the new year. One of which is
to get transportation for people
who want to use the center, but
don’t have a ride. She said the
Collaborative for Educational
Services out of Northampton has
been very helpful in seeing the
idea move forward.
“We always want to strive more
to serve the community,” said
Allen. “There are a lot of people
who want to come from the Main
Street area, and we are working
now to develop a transportation
program with the Collaborative.”
Allen said she spent a lot of
time knocking on doors in the
downtown area, finding out if
they’d want to utilize the Family
Center, and if so, why they don’t.
It always came down to the lack
of transportation.
Allen’s second goal is to connect more with the public schools.
She has met with leaders in the
district to discuss what is expected
of pre-schoolers and kindergarteners as they enter the system. Using
information she’s gathered Allen
plans to continue to incorporate
interactions to develop social
reach townspeople as many residents commented that they had
"never heard about it" (special
collection days), the memo said.
“SWAC decided it is important to notify residents of special collection days as early as
possible so that the information
reaches residents in a timely
manner,” the committee wrote.
To answer those requests,
the committee has tentatively
planned yard waste collections
this year at the town Highway
Department on Saturdays from 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 23, May
21, Oct. 22, Nov. 12 and Dec.3
(weather permitting). The collections will cost the town a total
of 20 hours of wages per worker.
Bulky waste collections, funded by Republic Services as part
of their contract with the town,
and disposal fees, are scheduled
for Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon
on June 11 and Oct. 1 this year at
the Highway Department.
A hazardous waste collection
day is scheduled in conjunction
with South Hadley on Sept. 24.
It is paid through Republic and
the committee’s enterprise fund.
Those disapproving of the service included those who objected
to its funding through a property
tax override, and owners of large
parcels of land who pay taxes on
property where no houses – or
trash to collect – exist, according to Furnia.
The committee is expected
to approve its annual report at
its meeting on March 16, and
present it to the select board on
March 21.The current contract
with Republic will expire on
June 30, 2017. The town will
consider renewing the curbside
collection service next spring.
BOARD | from Page 1
The initial investment would
be the largest cost because it
includes the purchase price of the
actually collection box. The box
would be slightly smaller than a
traditional blue postal mailbox.
Metcalf said the $4,000 startup cost includes an indoor collection box as well as the year’s
collection services. An outdoor
box would bring that price up to
more than $4,500 because there
are other costs associated with
placing one outside. She said an
outdoor box would need to be
Turley Publications photo by Aimee M. Henderson
Jade Galvan, 4, is ready to finger-paint at the Family Center
– one of the many activities available.
skills, as well as simple things
like taking turns, waiting in line
and even playing games.
“It’s small things, but huge
when they are later in groups of
25,” said Allen.
Allen, who was a teacher for 20
years in special education spanning ages from 0-32, has worked
in North Carolina, Hawaii and
locally. She was in the Granby
schools for 10 years.
She said the Family Center has
the luxury of working at a child’s
pace when it comes to learning,
which allows them to completely
grasp a topic before moving on.
“With the little ones, I see so
much progress,” said Allen. “It
is so rewarding working with
this age group. There is something special about this place. I’m
happy to come here everyday.”
The Family Center, which is
located in the old Franklin Street
School at 720 Franklin St., is utilizing every inch of the building.
Every room is filled with toys and
activities for children ages 0-5.
Allen facilitates a craft and circle
time each day as well. The center is also used by Breastfeeding
USA for an after-hours program.
It is also available to rent for parties for just $125 for the entire
day.
On a Wednesday afternoon
recently Allen welcomed two
newcomers to the center. While
giving them a tour of the facility, visiting once again was Jean
Whipple, of Belchertown, with
her two-year-old grandson, Ben
Anderson.
“It’s a great resource for the
town and families, and extended
families,” said Whipple, adding
that she tries to get to the Family
Center at least once a week. “Lori
is a great facilitator.”
Whipple, who started going to
the center about three months ago,
said the Family Center provides a
great place for her grandson to get
some social interaction with other
children because he is currently
an only child.
“It’s nice to get him out. He’s
made a lot of friends here,” said
Whipple. “He gets excited when
I tell him where we’re going. It’s
become part of our weekly routine… I’m glad the town supports
it.”
able to withstand the elements,
but also have electricity and a pad
site in place for it.
The annual maintenance fee
of $1,500 includes four pick-ups
throughout the year. Metcalf said
there could potentially be grant
opportunities in the future to
assist with the cost.
A discussion during the Feb. 1
meeting of the Board of Health
meeting proposed putting the collection box in the entranceway to
Town Hall, where the elevator is
located. Metcalf said it’s important to put the collection box in
“as neutral a place as possible.”
She said legal users of sharps
will utilize the collection site, but
wants to make sure illicit users
aren’t turned away.
“We want them to feel safe
to go inside to get rid of their
syringes,” said Metcalf.
Because the Board of Health
doesn’t oversee any buildings
in town, they will have to bring
the discussion to the Board of
Selectmen.
The collection box at Ware
Town Hall has been in place for
three years. Metcalf said it’s been
“quite successful.” She said it’s
been especially successful with
Fire chief news
In other business, Martin
informed the Select Board that
he suggested a plan to members of the Fire and Ambulance
departments that would fill
the position of fire chief on an
interim basis, following the res-
the elderly population because
having to dispose of sharps privately can add to overall health
costs, which can be difficult on a
fixed budget.
Whether or not the collection
box is funded is now in the hands
of the Finance Committee, which
will make recommendations as
the town moves into the budget
season. The Board of Health is
proposing a level-funded budget
other than the additional $4,000
for the sharps collection box.
“The real purpose is to get
those used needles out of circulation,” said Metcalf.
ignation of Fire Chief Russell
Anderson. He will leave that
post on April 3 to become the
Southwick fire chief.
Martin proposed that Deputy
Fire Chief Bruce Carpenter be
named interim fire chief; Fire
Capt. George Randall named
interim assistant fire chief in
charge of fire response; and
Lt. Michael Pandora interim
ambulance director. Martin then
received a counterproposal from
Carpenter that would create a
new position of acting fire chief
with a stipend and hourly wage,
an assistant fire chief position
with a $200 per year stipend and
a deputy fire chief for ambulance services with a $200 per
year stipend.
After a new permanent chief
is hired, the interim fire chief
would revert to assistant chief;
the interim assistant fire chief to
captain and the deputy chief post
eliminated. The assistant chief
and captain would continue to
receive the stipends under that
suggested plan, Martin said.
The select board agreed
to seek members for a search
committee for a new permanent chief. Martin has already
begun contacting individuals
with fire department and other
municipal experience. The board
encouraged people to apply for
appointment to the search committee.
Other board news:
The board was informed by
Martin that some of the new
street signs being installed
around town use names or spelling of streets as determined by
the state of Massachusetts. The
names or spelling listed are different than those found on local
E911 listings. Two examples:
Philips Circle is listed as Phillips
Circle and Cold Hill is listed
as Cold Hill Road by the state.
Other similar problems have
been found with Griswold Circle,
Library Lane and Forge Pond
Roads A and B. The board agreed
the signs should match the names
found on the E911 lists.
Watershed committee
holding meeting
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Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at
the DCR Quabbin Visitors Center,
485 Ware Road, in Belchertown.
The agenda includes a discussion
on the rattlesnake proposal as well
as the 2016 fishing season update.
For more information, contact
the Quabbin Visitor Center at
413-323-7221.
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LEGALS
OFFICE OF
THE BOARD
OF SELECTMEN
BOARD OF LICENSE
COMMISSIONERS
TOWN OF
BELCHERTOWN
Notice is hereby given
under MGL Chapter 40,
Section 22, that Jovino
Martins, owner of CV Taxi,
has applied for a Taxi License
with one vehicle to operate
from 28 Federal Street, Apt.
E-3, Belchertown, MA.
A public hearing relative to the above referenced
application will be held on
Monday, March 14, 2016,
at 7:35 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room on
the first floor of Lawrence
Memorial Hall, 2 Jabish
Street, Belchertown, Massachusetts.
BOARD OF LICENSE
COMMISSIONERS
Ronald E. Aponte,
Chairman
George D. Archible
Brenda Q. Aldrich
William R. Barnett
Nicholas O’Connor
3/3,3/10/16
Public Hearing
Legal Notice
Belchertown Zoning
Board of Appeals
In accordance with the
provisions of Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40A,
Section 11 the Zoning Board
of Appeals will hold a Public
Hearing on Wednesday
March 16, 2016 at 6:35 PM.
This hearing will be held
in the Board of Selectmen's
meeting room of the Lawrence Memorial Hall, 2 Jabish
Street, Belchertown, MA on
the application from Arthur
J. Bessette appealing the
Building Inspector’s decision not to issue a building
permit due to M.G.L. 40A
Section 6: single lot exemption; applicant also requests
a Special Permit (§145-69) to
OBITUARY
separate two parcels and construct a single family home
on one parcel (§145-17(2)
non-conforming lot) and
a Variance request to redefine the boundary between
the two parcels (§145-16: lot
setback and dimensional)a
side yard setback between
existing home on Lot 43
and proposed home on Lot
44 will only be 12’ instead
of the required 20’,located
on Channel Drive Map 101
Parcel(s) 43 & 44 zoned LR
A copy of the application may be inspected at the
Town Clerk's office (Room
201) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
Monday through Friday,
Lawrence Memorial Hall, 2
Jabish Street, Belchertown,
MA.
Any Person interested and
wishing to be heard should
appear at the time and place
designated.
Mark Hebert,
Zoning Board of Appeals
3/3,3/10/16
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O'Toole, William P.
Died Feb. 11, 2016
Memorial Service
March 12, 2016
St. Rose De Lima
Cemetery, Chicopee
Lyttle, Winifred P.
Died March 4, 2016
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William P. O’Toole, 76
CONROE, TX – William P. O’Toole,
76, passed away suddenly at Memorial
Hermann Hospital Woodlands
Texas on Feb. 11, 2016. He
was born in Springfield on
Feb. 5, 1940, the son of the
late Patrick H. & Josephine
O’Toole (Grebla). “Billy”
was raised in Chicopee before
moving to Belchertown,
where he raised his family. He then moved to
Conroe, Texas where he has
lived for the past 30 years.
His lifelong passion for cars
led him to his career in auto
body repair as a body man and professional painter, eventually owning his own
business. Bill was an avid gardener and
enjoyed deep-sea fishing, going to flea
markets, car shows, doing small engine
repair, and just hanging out with his many
friends. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother Larry O’Toole. He
leaves behind his brother, Patrick
O’Toole and his wife Nancy of
Florida; his sister Rosemary
Hunt (O’Toole) of Arizona; and
his sister-in-law Judith O’Toole
of Florida. He will be deeply
missed by his three daughters,
Diane McDonald and her husband Michael of Belchertown;
Deborah O’Toole of Chicopee;
Karen Saltarelli and her husband
Ron of Granby; along with five
grandchildren, Jason, Tiffany,
Justin, Desiree and Brittany. He
also leaves several nieces, nephews, cousins, and lots great friends (many of whom
were like family). A memorial service will
be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 12,
at St. Rose De Lima Cemetery, 49 Olsen
Street, Chicopee.
Winifred P. Lyttle, 89
GRANBY – Winifred P. Lyttle, 89,
fondly known as “Wini”, joined her loving husband of 65 years on
March 4, 2016. He predeceased her in 2014. She was
born July 1, 1926 in Holyoke,
daughter of Ralph and Vivian
(White) Brougham. She was
raised in Chicopee and graduated from Holyoke Hospital
School of Nursing in 1946.
She dedicated her registered
nursing career to caring for
others first as charge nurse
at Ludlow Hospital, then as
a nurse at West Street School
in Granby, and retired from the position
of staff nurse at the Holyoke Soldiers’
Home. She has resided in Granby for
66 years, and was an avid supporter of
the Granby Council on Aging and the
Granby Public Library. Winifred enjoyed
traveling around the world and spent
countless hours sharing stories and pictures of her journeys with her many
friends. Wini shared her home with
many pets and was a passionate support-
er of all animal rights. She also enjoyed
gardening, bird watching, painting and
needle-craft of all kinds. She
is survived by a brother and
sister-in-law Harry and Rita
Brougham of Belchertown.
She is also survived by many
nieces and nephews, great
nieces and nephews and greatgreat nieces and nephews. She
was eternally grateful for the
faithful care and support of her
special friends including Jay,
David, Cathy, Mark, MarLaine,
“Dark Man”, Henry and especially Daisy. All services are
private and Beers & Story Funeral Home
was entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to
the following: Holyoke VNA, Hospice
Life Care, 10 Hospital Drive, Suite 201,
Holyoke, MA 01040 or Granby Council
on Aging, 10 West State St., Granby,
MA 01033 or Rainbow Rescue, Inc.,
107 Crest Lane, Granville, Ma 01034
(Animal Rescue). For more information,
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location of
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unit (Brit.)
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demand
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stress disorder
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processing unit
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member of the
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GRANBY
Theologian scholar begins ministry journey
GRANBY
MEETINGS
By Tyler W. Leahy
[email protected]
GRANBY – When his wife Jessica
Barr accepted a faculty position at the
University of Massachusetts, Rev. Dr.
William A. Wright had new career
aspirations of his own while moving
to the Pioneer Valley. He decided to
leave the professor lifestyle behind,
landing a ministry position for the
first time, with The Church of Christ
Congregational in Granby.
Along with his wife, Wright spent
the previous eight years at Eureka
College in Illinois, where he was associate professor of Religion. He was an
Elder at Eureka Christian Church.
Wright trained as a theologian
at Yale Divinity School and The
University of Chicago Divinity School,
where he earned his PhD. In 2006 he
was ordained in the Christian Church.
Since his arrival at The Church of
Christ Congregational in fall of 2015,
Wright has been gratified by his new
role.
“My ideal is that as I serve people
concretely, I can still think abstractly
in a broader scope about theology and
what the church is all about,” said
Wright. “Christian Theology is rarely
done outside of seminaries and I felt
ready to talk on a ministry position.”
While in the early stages of his
new position, Wright has mostly
halted his academic work temporarily. Previously, he has published a
book (Calvin’s Salvation in Writing:
A Confessional Academic Theology)
and several academic articles on justification by faith, John Calvin, and the
Trinity.
Wright explained that his greatest
passion in ministry is restoring faith
in a prosperous future for mainline
churches like the one in Granby he
now serves.
“Christianity is one of the most
compelling messages out there. Our
church is welcoming of science and
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Rev. Dr. William A. Wright, right, shares a laugh with Deacon
Dennis Doucette after a Sunday service at The Church of Christ
Congregational in Granby.
equality of all people,” said Wright.
“There are plenty of stalled mainline
congregations, lacking a strong sense
of purpose. People share the same
concern that I do. I’m ready to take
on the challenge of providing a bright
future and applying ideas from my
research.”
Schooled in both traditional
Christianity and its more contemporary identity, Wright encourages his
parishioners to revisit the classic confessions of Christian faith and talk
about them in a contemporary way.
“The world needs the church…we
can’t live in a world where there is
only hard work, play and the consumer market,” said Wright. “There’s still
a great need for something radically
different than all of that.”
Upon his arrival, Wright took quick
notice of the welcoming nature both
in his congregation and in Pelham,
where he resides.
“I love the Pioneer Valley. There’s
an abundance of nature and cultural
diversity, which makes it really enjoyable. The people in our church are
good people with a lot of heart,” said
Wright. “They have everything they
need as an outstanding community of
people. The only thing they need from
me is a deepening of their identity as
a church.”
Wright noted that he is especially thankful for the opportunities the
Pioneer Valley will provide for his
three-year-old son, Silas.
The Church of Christ
Congregational hosts its worships services and children’s Sunday school
every Sunday at 10 a.m.
Friends of Granby Elderly plan activities
GRANBY – The Friends of Granby
Elderly invite residents to share in the coming seasons activities that are being offered.
On March 26 they will host a trip to the
Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, leaving from
the COA parking lot. Fee is $25 per person.
May 12 they will honor their special volunteers with a dinner catered by the Hu Ke
Lau and held at the COA hall. This will be
by invitation as they thank those who help
out in various ways during the year.
The summer concert series this year
will start on June 21 with the Skidmarks,
July 19 with the Dan Kane Singers, and
Aug. 16 with King Kountry. They will be
held at Dufresne Field in Granby from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets and bug
spray. Concerts are sponsored in part by the
Granby Arts Council. A free-will offering
will be accepted.
Aug. 3 there will be a trip to the Newport
Playhouse to see the play "Cheatin." This
will include a dinner, the play and cabaret
for a fee of $85. Included are the driver
gratuity, the bus, the Playhouse and lots of
fun. Call the COA 467-3239 for reservations. A deposit of $25 will hold a seat with
final payment due on July 11.
The Friends of Elderly Inc. summer picnic will be held on Sept. 7 at Dufresne
Field from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with entertainment by the Berkshire Hills Music
Academy. The picnic will be catered by
Houle catering.
To round out the season, a trip to
Mohegan Sun will be held on Oct. 12.
Tickets are $25 per person and include a
meal voucher and players voucher. Trips
will leave from the Immaculate Heart of
Mary parking lot unless otherwise noted.
All reservations and information can be
made by calling the COA of Granby at
413-467-3239.
All events are open to the public. The
Friends of Granby Elderly, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports many
programs for the adult members of our
community.
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Pizza on Saturday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 160 W.
State Street. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with limited seating. The church is handicapped and wheelchair
accessible. Featuring the world-renowned Society of
Magicians Assembly #17, the show will thrill, surprise
and delight attendees. Pizza and beverages will be
served. While there is no charge for this event, a freewill offering will be appreciated. Join the church for a
night of fun, laughs, and amazing magic!
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Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m.
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will provide all the necessary supplies in order to decorate
them. The library has a wide array of dyes, stickers, markers, paints, crayons, etc. with which to decorate eggs.
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call the library to pre-register during open library hours.
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Monday, March 14
7 p.m. – Planning Board at Old Carnegie building, top floor, 1 Library Lane
Tuesday, March 15
3:30 p.m. – Granby By-Law Committee at Public
Safety Complex, meeting room, 259 East State St.
Wednesday, March 16
6:30 p.m. – Solid Waste Advisory Committee at
Old Carnegie Building, top floor, 1 Library Lane
Monday, March 21
6:30 p.m. – Select Board at Senior Center, large
meeting room, 10-B West State St.
Tuesday, March 22
7 p.m. – Granby Conservation Commission at
Old Carnegie Building, top floor, 1 Library Lane
Thursday, March 24
3:30 p.m. – High School Council meeting at
Granby Jr. Sr. High School, Media Center, 387
East State St.
Monday, March 28
7 p.m. – Planning Board at Old Carnegie
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EDUCATION
School Lunch Menu
Cold Spring and Swift River School
Lunches cost $2.50. Students can
choose between the main meal or
grab and go lunch. All grab and go
lunches come with veggies, fruit and
milk. Options are: Monday: cereal,
juice, cheese stick, package whole
grain snacks, low fat yogurt; Tuesday:
bagel with cream cheese, jelly, low
fat yogurt, cheese stick; Wednesday:
yogurt parfait made with low fat
yogurt, granola and fruit, and whole
grain snacks; Thursday: ham and
cheese on whole wheat roll, package
whole grain snacks, and juice; Friday:
sunbutter and fluff sandwich, juice,
whole grain snacks
Monday, March 14: Mozzarella
sticks, marinara sauce, sweet potato,
green beans, school baked cookie,
mixed fruit, milk
Tuesday, March 15: Pancakes, sausage, syrup, baby carrots, peas, strawberries with topping, milk
Wednesday, March 16: Hotdog on
wheat roll, oven fries, vegetarian baked
beans, applesauce, milk
Thursday, March 17: Chicken patty
on wheat roll, lettuce and tomato,
pasta salad, carrots, peaches, milk
Friday, March 18: Personal pizza,
Caesar salad, corn, pears, milk
Chestnut Hill Community School
Lunches cost $2.60. CHCS has four
lunch choices in addition to the hot
meal – a salad meal, a bagel meal, a
cereal meal, and a wrap. Also available daily is cereal bowl, juice, cheese
stick, yogurt; salad meal – garden
salad with croutons, cheese stick and
yogurt; or bagel with cream cheese,
yogurt and cheese. Other options are:
Monday: tuna wrap; Tuesday: chicken
salad wrap; Wednesday: sunbutter and
fluff sandwich; Thursday and Friday:
always something extra. The alternative comes with all fruit, vegetables
and milk that come with the main
meals of the day.
Monday, March 14: Pancakes,
syrup, sausage, yogurt or teriyaki dippers, breadstick with baby carrots,
vegetarian baked beans, applesauce,
milk
Tuesday, March 15: Buffalo tenders
(three pieces), barbecue sauce, dinner
roll or baked potato, cheese sauce and
broccoli, breadstick with peas, black
bean and corn salad, mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, March 16: Lasagna,
garlic toast or soft warm pretzel,
cheese sauce, yogurt with broccoli,
carrots, peaches, milk
Thursday, March 17: Pizza (rectangle piece) or barbecue chicken, brown
rice, breadstick with green beans,
Cesar salad, pears, school baked
cookie, milk
Friday, March 18: Mozzarella sticks,
marinara sauce or barbecue rib sandwich with potato puffs, corn, cup of
strawberries, milk
Jabish Brook Middle School
Lunch cost $2.75. Jabish Brook’s
choices for lunch include a wrap of
the day and a bagel meal. Salads
with a variety of protein choices are
made every day. Daily wrap choice:
Monday: chicken Caesar; Tuesday: buffalo chicken wrap; Wednesday: turkey
bacon wrap; Thursday: buffalo chicken
wrap; Friday: tuna salad wrap. Fresh
fruit available every day.
Monday, March 14: Hamburger
on wheat roll or mozzarella sticks,
marinara sauce with potato puffs,
baby carrots, peaches, milk
MARCH 14-MARCH 18
Tuesday, March 15: Chicken nuggets,
barbecue sauce, dinner roll or macaroni and cheese with Caesar salad,
corn, mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, March 16: Buffalo
chicken Pattie on wheat roll, lettuce
and tomato or Philly steak sandwich
with peppers and onions with carrots,
green beans, apple crisp, milk
Thursday, March 17: Cheese Max
Sticks, marinara sauce or cheeseburger with broccoli, vegetarian baked
beans, school baked cookie, pineapple
chunks, milk
Friday, March 18: Toasted cheese
on wheat bread or Oriole chicken
bowl, corn, chicken gravy, dinner
roll with tomato soup with macaroni,
pears, milk
Celebrating
Seuss
Belchertown High School
Lunch cost $2.75. A sandwich wrap
and a pizza choice is available everyday. Fresh fruit is available everyday.
Monday, March 14: General Tso’s
chicken, fried rice or pork lo mein with
eggroll, carrots, green beans, fortune
cookie, pineapple chunks, milk
Tuesday, March 15: Sausage and
pepper hero, pasta Fagioli soup, pears,
black bean and corn salad, mixed fruit,
milk or taco bar
Wednesday, March 16: Beef stew,
bread bowl, broccoli, applesauce,
school baked cookie, milk or pasta bar
with Caesar salad
Thursday, March 17: Oriole chicken
bowl or meat or vegetable lasagna
with dinner roll, corn, three-bean
salad, pears, milk
Friday, March 18: Mozzarella sticks,
marinara sauce, breadstick or sloppy
Joe on wheat roll with potato wedges, carrots, clam chowder, crackers,
peaches, milk
Turley Publications photos submitted
Mary Dulchinos' kindergarten class at
Cold Spring School turned into Truffula
Land to the delight of her students.
They celebrated Dr. Seuss week and
read “The Lorax,” which was Dr. Seuss'
personal favorite. It is a fable addressing economic and environmental
issues without being dull. The Truffula
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BHS, World Language Fair, 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday, March 11
CSS, No school – kindergarten only
CSS, Kindergarten registration
JBMS, Mid-term - third quarter
BHS, Midpoint of the third term
Thursday, March 17
CSS, Kindergarten registration, 4 to 8 p.m.
SRE, School Council meeting, principal’s office at
3:30 p.m.
BHS, School Council meeting, 5 p.m., BHS Library
BHS, Band Concert, 7 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial
Auditorium
Friday, March 18
CSS, Banking Day
CHCS, School Banking Day
JBMS, Mid-Term progress reports distributed
to students – may also be viewed online through
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BHS, Last day to register online at FamilyID.com
in order to try out for spring athletic teams
CSS – Cold Spring School
SRE – Swift River Elementary School
CHCS – Chestnut Hill Community School
JBMS – Jabish Brook Middle School
BHS – Belchertown High School
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award a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior to help
with college expenses. To be considered, an application must
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Applications, submission requirements, and selection criteria may be obtained by contacting the guidance department
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Rams goes
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By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Falling
behind in the opening period was
one of the things that Belchertown
varsity hockey coach Matt Crutch
was hoping his squad would avoid
in the third meeting of the season
against archrival Amherst.
The top-seeded Hurricanes,
who jumped out to a 1-0 lead
in the first period, cruised to a
5-1 victory against the fifthseeded Orioles in a Western
Massachusetts Division 3A semifinal game played before a large
crowd at the Olympia Ice Center
in West Springfield, last Saturday.
“Amherst buried the puck when
they needed to and they played
well with the lead, which they
also did during the regular season,” Crutch said. “It was a very
special season for us and we also
had a special group of seniors this
year.”
Belchertown, who lost to
Wahconah in the semifinals two
years ago, finished the 2015-16
campaign with a 10-6-4 overall
record. The Orioles, who are members of the Fay-Wright Division,
along with the Hurricanes, also lost
both regular season games between
the two teams.
The Orioles seniors, who played
their final high school hockey
game, are Anthony Mancuso,
Jonathon Ingram, Ben Magarian,
Jordan Henault, Kyle Mikulski,
Christian Assimus, and Dylan
Gillen.
“The seniors helped turn our
hockey program around during
the past couple of years,” Crutch
said. “Not only are they very good
hockey players, they’re also very
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
GRANBY - A little more than a
year after Granby suffered a sevenpoint road loss against Turners
Falls in a Western Massachusetts
See SEMIS, Page 15
See BATTLE, Page 24
Belchertown’s Christian
Assimus (7) rushes the puck
out of his defensive zone.
Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes
Belchertown’s Aidan Dupont (4) looks to send the puck up the ice.
good kids. We’ll have some big
shoes to fill, but we’re hoping to
get back here again next year.”
Rams hold off Turners
to reach semis
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
22 saves against the Hurricanes.
Belchertown’s other two returning
starters will be sophomore Adam
Mattingly, and junior Cam Cass.
While it was the final high
school hockey game of the season
for the Orioles, the magic carpet
ride continued a little bit longer
for the Hurricanes, who advanced
into the Western Mass. championship game for the first time in 22
years.
“I really can’t put my feelings into words right now,”
said Amherst head coach Mike
Rousseau, who has a tremendous amount of respect for the
Belchertown head coach. “Our
GRANBY - Kate Sarnacki
and Kate Sullivan are the cocaptains of this year’s Granby
girls varsity basketball team.
Sarnacki and Sullivan, who
are also both juniors, have
combined to score more than
1,600 career points.
The dynamic duo scored a
total of 31 points leading the
seventh-seeded Granby Lady
Rams to a 52-26 victory over
the Southwick Lady Rams
in a Western Massachusetts
Division 3 first round game
at Sullivan Gymnasium on
Monday night, Feb. 29.
“The two of them are very
good basketball players and
they became the leaders of our
basketball team during the regular season,” said Granby head
coach Tom Burke. “They’ve
been pulling the younger players along and they’ve been
telling them what to do on the
court.”
Sarnacki, who’s a forward,
posted a double-double in the
first round game. She netted
11 of her game-high 20 points
during the first half and pulled
down 11 rebounds. Sarnacki
was also credited with four
assists, four steals, and one
blocked shot.
Division 4 quarterfinal game, the
two boys basketball teams met
each other again in this year’s
quarterfinals.
The second-seeded Rams, who
led by as many as 21 points at
the start of the fourth quarter,
withstood a late comeback run
by the seventh-seeded Indians
and advanced into the semifinals
for the first time in two years
with a 67-56 victory at Sullivan
Gymnasium, last Friday night.
“This is a very big win for us
because they knocked us out of the
tournament last year,” said Granby
junior point guard Joe Desormier,
who scored a team-high 15 points
in last year’s quarterfinals with
five made 3-pointers. “We were
looking for a little bit of revenge
coming into this game tonight
and we’re really looking forward
to playing another game at the
Cage.”
See RAMS, Page 15
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Granby’s Zach Gorham (20)
goes up for a shot in the paint.
One of the Orioles returning
players will be junior goaltender
Kyle Greene, who made a total of
PURPLE VIKINGS END A GREAT SEASON
Turley Publications submitted photo
Belchertown Rec 1st/2nd grade Purple Vikings team celebrated the end of a fun season on
Feb. 27. They were treated to a pizza party and trophies for all of their hard work.
Great job Vikings!
Pictured below: top row (from left to right) first assistant coach Jen Reigner, second assistant coach Owen Raines, Brenna Raines, Nathan Marino, Owen Laurenzo, Aiden Girard,
Brian Burns and coach Tiffany Raines. Front row: Jackson Reigner, Madison Howes,
Brennan Real and Jonathan Alves.
Orioles turn back
Pacers in semis
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
WEST SPRINGFIELD - The Western
Massachusetts Division 3A quarterfinal
hockey game between Fay-Wright Division
rivals Belchertown and Chicopee was deadlocked at 2-2 entering the third period.
The fifth-seeded Orioles scored two
goals during the first 5:00 of the final period and they hung on for an exciting 4-2
victory against the fourth-seeded Pacers
before a large crowd at the Olympia Ice
Center in West Springfield, last Tuesday
night, March 1.
“The score was tied 2-2 entering the third
period and we still had a chance to win it.
Belchertown is a well coached hockey team
and I think they just wanted it a little bit
more than we did tonight,” said Chicopee
assistant coach Gary Ziemba, who’s the
spokesman for head coach Al Styckiewicz.
“It’s a very difficult loss for us.”
Since the start of the 2008-2009 season,
the overall series between the two teams is
now tied at 5-5-2.
The Pacers, who went 0-1-1 against the
Orioles during the regular season, finished
the 2015-2016 campaign with a 13-7-1
overall record. They also finished in second
place in the league standings with a 12-3-1
mark.
“We’re only losing three seniors this
year,” Ziemba added. “We’ll be returning
eight juniors, along with a couple of very
talented sophomores and freshmen players.
We’re really looking forward to the future.”
The quarterfinal loss was the final
high school hockey game for Chicopee
seniors Kailyn Plante, Nick Brown, and
Jeff Zebrowski, who missed the final
month of the regular season with an injury.
Zebrowski, who’s a three-year member of
the Pacers varsity hockey team, finished
with a total of 16 goals and 23 assists for
39 points.
“Jeff is our senior captain and this certainly wasn’t the way that he wanted to end
his high school career. He’s a leader on and
RAMS | from Page 14
The Rams, who improved their overall record to 13-8, were scheduled to face
third-seeded Quaboag in the semifinal at
the historic Curry Hicks Cage located on
the UMass campus on Monday night.
It was Granby’s second trip to the Cage
this season. They lost to rival South Hadley
in the Pioneer Valley Tip-Off Tournament
back in December.
“This will be the fourth time that we’ve
played a game at the Cage since I’ve been
a member of the varsity team,” said Granby
junior forward Zach Gorham. “It has been an
awesome experience whenever we’ve had the
opportunity to play a game on that court.”
Gorham posted a double-double 16
points and 17 rebounds in the Rams final
basketball game of the season at Sullivan
Gymnasium.
Seven of the 13 players listed on the
Rams varsity roster scored four or more
points in the quarterfinal victory against
Turners Falls. The Rams also made a total
of seven three-pointers.
Leading the way offensively for the
Rams was senior guard Colby Forbush with
18 points. He also had six assists and four
rebounds.
“Colby has started to come into his own
during the past seven games,” said Granby
head coach Tim Sheehan Sr. “He’s really
grown as a basketball player and he always
works extremely hard. He’s a great kid to
have on your team.”
The other two seniors listed on the Rams
varsity roster are Matt Bleakley, who’s a
forward, and Anthony Gaj, who’s a guard.
“It’s always nice to win your final home
game as a senior,” Sheehan added. “The
three seniors have been our team leaders
this season.”
Junior guards Noah Bleakley and Mike
Sosa, along with Gaj, came off the bench
and scored a combined 16 points.
“I thought Anthony, Mike and Noah
played very well coming off the bench
tonight,” Sheehan said. “We need everyone on the team to make a contribution if
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ongratulations goes out to
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All of the team members
received trophies at the end of the
season.
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Belchertown’s Christian Assimus (7)
carries the puck across the blueline.
off the ice. He’s just a very special kid,”
Ziemba said. “Kailyn and Nick also contributed to our success this season.”
Zebrowski will be attending Western
New England University next fall where
he’ll be a member of the Golden Bears
baseball team.
Chicopee’s last postseason victory came
against Greenfield, 7-4, in the 2014 semifinals. They lost to Wahconah in the Western
Mass. finals that season and they also lost
to the Warriors in last year’s semifinals.
The Orioles (10-5-4, 8-4-4), who finished
in fourth place in the league standings,
faced archrival Amherst in the semifinals
back at Olympia on Saturday afternoon.
“Amherst is a very good hockey team,
but we really wanted to play them again
this year,” said Belchertown head coach
Matt Crutch. “We started off slowly in this
game tonight, but I thought that we carried
the play in the second and third periods.
See ORIOLES, Page 24
we want to keep playing in the postseason
tournament.”
Bleakley scored seven of his nine points
during the opening half, while Gaj scored
five points and Sosa added four points.
Desormier finished the latest meeting
on the hardwood against Turners Falls with
nine points and six assists, while junior
forward Ethan King, who’s also a starter,
finished with six points.
The Indians, who qualified for the postseason tournament with the help of the
MIAA’s 70 percent rule, finished the season with a 9-13 overall record. They went
4-3 during the regular season against their
Division 4 opponents.
Senior center Jalen Sanders, who finished with 17 points, and junior guard
Tionne Brown, who scored a game-high 22
points, combined to score 39 of the Turners
Falls 56 points. No other player scored
more than six points for the visiting team.
The Rams took the lead in the middle of
the first quarter and they led the rest of the
way.
With less than a minute left in the opening quarter, Forbush buried a 3-pointer
from the left side, which gave the home
team a 19-14 advantage entering the second stanza.
The trio of Gaj, Sosa, and Noah Bleakley
combined to score 11 of the Rams 20
points in the second quarter, as the home
team headed into the locker room holding
a 39-27 lead.
Gorham and Desormier took over the
spotlight offensively in the third quarter.
At the end of the quarter, Desormier
increased the Rams lead to 54-35 by sinking a 3-pointer from the right side.
Forbush began the fourth quarter with a
layup pushing the lead to 56-35
The Indians would then put together a
15-3 run slicing the deficit to 59-50 with
2:26 remaining in regulation.
Even though the Rams only four field
goals and only made five of their 17 free
throw attempts during the final 8:00, the
Indians couldn’t get any closer than nine
points.
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Soucia helps out Blazers
CHICOPEE – The Elms College
women’s lacrosse squad opened their
2016 campaign by edging visiting Wells
College, 14-12, in a non-conference
matchup at Leary Field Wednesday after-
noon. With the win, Elms improves to 1-0
on the season, while Wells drops to 0-1
overall.
Sophomore Jackie Soucia, of
Belchertown, chipped in with two goals.
SEMIS | from Page 14
seniors had very little
success in their first two
years on the team, but we
now have an opportunity
to play for the Western
Mass. championship for
the first time since 1994.”
The Hurricanes (17-1-3)
are scheduled to face the
second-seeded Chicopee
Comp Colts in the Western
Mass. Division 3A finals
back at Olympia on
Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The
Hurricanes will be looking
for a little bit of revenge
after losing against the
Colts, 5-3, in last year’s
semifinals. It’ll also be the
third meeting of the season
between the Fay-Wright
Division rivals. Amherst
won the two regular season matchups.
“We’ll need to come
up with a strategy to stop
Cam Kagan and Jeremy
Lewis, who are Comp’s
two best offensive playe r s ,” R o u s s e a u s a i d .
“It’s not very easy to
beat the same team three
times in the same year.
Belchertown never quit in
today’s game.”
Comp advanced into
the semifinals with a 4-1
win against third-seeded
Wahconah in the other
semifinal game played
last Saturday.
Amherst, who’s a co-op
team, has several players
from Hopkins Academy
and Palmer High School
listed on their varsity roster.
The three Hurricanes
s e n i o r s f r o m Pa l m e r
are Josh Lacroix, Nick
Freniere and Matt
Gazaille.
“It feels very good to
be going to the finals for
the first time,” Freniere
said. “There were a lot of
people from Palmer here
today and we really appreciated their support.”
“Hockey has been my
passion since I was a little
kid and it’s really special
to be going to the finals.
There has been a big difference since I joined the
hockey team as a freshman,” Gazaille added.
“Without this co-op with
Amherst, the Palmer kids
wouldn’t be able to play
hockey in high school. It
has been a great experience for us.”
The other three players
on the Amherst hockey
team from Palmer are
sophomores Jarret Tripp,
Nicco Cardaropoli and
Jake Riel.
Amherst sophomore
goaltender Clayton Bowser
(16 saves) came very close
to posting his second shutout of the season. He posted a 4-0 shutout victory
in the first meeting of the
season against the Orioles
on Jan. 2.
The Hurricanes took a
1-0 lead in the semifinals
at 4:36 of the first period
when senior Jack Rees
stole a pass and fired a
low shot into the net past
Greene for an unassisted
goal.
The lone goal of the
second period was scored
at the 6:39 mark by
Amherst junior Nathan
Masteralexis and Jake
Balderson was given the
assist.
The Hurricanes held a
4-0 lead in the middle of
the final period following
a pair of goals by senior
Marshall O’Leary and
Balderston.
With 4:23 left in regulation, the Orioles ended
Bowser’s shutout bid
with a power play goal
by Assimus, which was
assisted by Gillen.
Freniere put his name
on the score sheet when
he scored a goal with 1
second left in the contest, which was assisted
by Rees, making the final
score 5-1.
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2016
SUMMER CAMP
Camp MacDuffie to host fun-filled programs
The MacDuffie School in Granby, MA will once
again host fun and engaging day programs for
rising 1st-8th grade students. Given what a
great time everyone had last year, we are doing
even more in 2016 to make Camp MacDuffie
the best day camp in the Pioneer Valley! For this
year, we are adding an extra session, bringing
us to six weeks of exciting programs. We are
also offering more programs per week and
new programs such as Improv, Forensics, and
Computer Coding. Programs will run weekdays
July 11th - August 19th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
with additional morning and afternoon hours
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2016
SUMMER CAMP
Camp Marshall launches new therapeutic riding program
SPENCER, MA – Camp Marshall is
excited to now offer Equine Facilitated
Therapy in a fun and supportive
environment. We provide high-quality
therapeutic horseback riding to achieve
occupational,
physical,
speech,
cognitive and other therapeutic gains,
focusing on children with physical,
emotional, and social needs.
Therapeutic riding classes are
conducted by certified instructors and
assisted by volunteers and physical
therapists when needed. As always,
safety is our highest priority. Lessons
are offered at an affordable rate. A half
hour private lesson is $30. A one-hour
private lesson is $45.
The camp’s Director of Programs
and Development, Ashley Dufrane
is heading the Therapeutic Program.
Ashley has been involved with horses
and therapeutic riding for the past
ten years. Ashley is a PATH certified
instructor,
Massachusetts
riding
instructor, certified special olympic
coach, and is currently completing her
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therapy for disabilities and has been
successfully practiced all over the
world. For the physically impaired,
riding a horse can play a significant
role in rehabilitation. Walking is the
best exercise a human being can get.
A horse’s gaits mimic human activities
such as walking. Therefore walking
while astride a horse is good for all
six systems of a person’s body. Equine
facilitated therapy helps strengthen
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ten years. She started out as a volunteer,
then became a barn staff, and finally
an instructor. Ashley has worked with
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disabilities. Ashley is continuing her
education in therapeutic horseback
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advanced certification through PATH.
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Belchertown Day School presents
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SUMMER CAMP
Fun-filled extraordinary themed camps offered
A
re you looking for a fun filled way for your
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Do you need quality childcare at an affordable
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Children will participate in weekly sports, swimming,
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Children will have the opportunity to try everything
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We offer a unique Counselor-In-Training program
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JULY 11–AUGUST 5
Register early!
Popular classes fill quickly, and course cancellations begin June 27
Phone: (413) 572-8557
Fax: (413) 572-5227
Email: collegeforkids@westfield.ma.edu
westfield.ma.edu/cfk
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2016
SUMMER CAMP
Recreational or Competitive Dancer?
HAMPSHIRE GYMNASTICS
SUMMER MORNING PROGRAM
I have always been concerned with the division
of recreational and competitive dancers. There are
dancers that compete and those who choose not to
compete; nonetheless, all deserve the same level of
professional training.
When conferring with my colleagues (both in US and
Canada), it appears s divisive line between recreational
and competitive students is becoming more prominent.
Sadly, recreational students seem to be receiving less
attention and mediocre class curriculum, therefore
receiving less training for their money. I realize some
students may dance less or more, some students may
take dance more seriously than others, and students
that fully commit themselves may advance faster and
will likely find themselves at an accelerated placement.
Fun for Girls & Boys 4-10 years old
Monday-Friday 9 am-1 pm (early drop off available)
(4) 2 week sessions starting July 5th
Drop your kids off for a
morning of non-stop fun!
Our program includes
gymnastics instruction,
games, outside activities,
arts and crafts, and slipn-slide! They will love our
trampolines, air pit,
balance beams, rings and
rock wall! Price range
$365-$400. Call our
office or go online for
more information.
461 West Street Amherst, MA 01002
(413) 256-6990
www.hampshiregymnastics.com
But, if you choose not to compete, you should have the
opportunity to advance and achieve the highest level of
technical training alongside your competitive peers.
Students should be split into classes based on age
and level, but to classify and categorize students prior
to the initiation of their training seems unnecessary
and unfair. At Footloose we strive to be an “equal
opportunity dance school”. Our competitive students
take class with our non-competition students, and at
recital they all perform together. It is imperative to our
values to give every student that walks through our front
door the opportunity to excel and to feel welcome.
Bottom line is a student’s performance ability
stems from a combination of professional instruction,
excellent listening, extensive practicing and personal
drive. I am confident that our studio is providing every
child the chance to reach his/her fullest potential. As
teachers and studio owners, we have an incredible
opportunity and commitment to inspire children, and
we should strive to reach as many students in the most
equally inclusive way possible.
PATHFINDER REGIONAL
TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SUMMER YOUTH
ENRICHMENT CAMP
REGISTER
NOW FOR
SUMMER
CAMP
Dates: Mon.-Fri., July 11-29, 9am-3pm
Awesome
Cost: $225 first week; $600 for all three weeks
EARLY BIRD PRICING:
Activity Weeks
Summer 2016
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
$200 per week and $500 for all three!
4 OPEN SQUARE WAY HOLYOKE 536-6200 MASSACADEMYOFBALLET.COM
(Payment and form must be received by May 1st to qualify)
STUDENTS WILL
PARTICIPATE IN
HANDS-ON LEARNING
INSTRUCTED
BY CERTIFIED
PATHFINDER
INSTRUCTORS!
5-Day Programs
1/2 DAY & SOME FULL DAY
AM or PM
Enroll
T
For Su oday
mmer
2016
Week Long Programs offered all Summer
NEW PROGRAMS!
2
Celebrating 94 Amazing Summers in the Berkshires!
Heated Pool • Sailing • Skate Park • Zip Line • Zumba • Team Sports • Gymnastics
Crafts • Pottery • Waterskiing Archery • Judo • Rocketry • Golf • Yoga • Guitar
Cheerleading & much, much more!
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
Auto-body • Automotive • Carpentry • Bake Shop • Cosmetology
Creative Art • Culinary • Electronics/Robotics • Environmental Explorers
Machine Shop • Photo & Web • Rocket Science
• Survival! Plants, Predators
and Prey (AGES 6-12)
• Anatomy Academy (AGES 7-12)
• Brixology with LEGO™
• Secret Agent Lab (AGES 6-12)
• Crazy Chemworks (AGES 6-12)
• Space and Beyond
(AGES 6-12)
• Rockin’ Rockets (AGES 7-12)
• Red Hot Robots (AGES 8-12)
Locations throughout Western MA & CT
(413) 584-7243
westnewengland.madscience.org
For additional information & sign-up forms visit:
www.pathfindertech.org/youthprogram
Questions? Contact Paul Bouthiller
bouthiller@pathfindertech.org • (413) 283-9701 ext. 231
new
(AGES 7-12)
(AGES 7-12)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
240 SYKES STREET, PALMER, MA 01069
• E - Engineering Explorers
RETURNING FAVORITES:
Sleepover Camp Ages 6-17 • Day Camp Ages 3-16 • Flexible Sessions
Beautiful Lake Buel Campus Only 5 mi. from Gt. Barrington, MA
Follow Us On Facebook
888-528-0940
www.camphalfmoon.com ~ [email protected]
Beginning June 27!
CAMP DIRECTORS: We can provide your campers with “In-Camp Field
Trips,” Spectacular Stage Shows & Fun Hands-On Workshops!
Birthday Parties • Company Picnics • Scout Programs
Preschools • Library Events • and so much more!
INCLUDES SPECIAL
EXHIBITS LIKE...
The Science of
May 28-September 4
Programs for kids ages 5 - 17!
Beech Tree Day Camp
Camp Tinkerpreneurship
SUMMER CLASSES
Darkroom to Lightroom
Make it Move - Artbotics!
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To register, visit www.wma.us/summer
Wilbraham & Monson Academy · 413.596.6811 · www.wma.us
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Buzzin’ from Town to Town
Classifieds
Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace
For Sale
ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs –
Restored with new woven seats –
Many styles and weaves available.
Call (413)267-9680.
C-13 ZEPPELIN STAMP Flag
cancel $200. Got Stamps? Call
Ron (413)896-3324.
Firewood
!!!!FRESH CUT FIREWOOD!!!!
Over a cord guaranteed. Cut, split,
prompt delivery. Call D & D
Cordwood (413)348-4326.
FIREWOOD
Fresh cut & split $175.00.
Seasoned cut & split $200.00
All hardwood.
Tree length available
*Also have seasoned softwood for
outdoor boilers (Cheap).
Quality & volumes guaranteed!!
New England Forest Products
(413)477-0083.
LOG LENGTH FIREWOOD for
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delivered locally. Pricing subject to
change.
Seasoned firewood cut and split,
pre-stacked on pallets and
delivered. Also specialize in Heat
Treatment Certified kiln dried
firewood.
Wholesale
inquires
welcome. 1-800-373-4500
Hay For Sale
HAY AND STRAW for sale
Koran’s Farm (413)267-3396.
Miscellaneous
A PLACE FOR MOM. The
nation’s largest senior living
referral service. Contact our
trusted, local experts today! Our
service is free/ no obligation. Call
(800)417-0524.
Wanted To Buy
NEW
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ESTATE
PICKERS
IN
THE
OLD
MONSON LANES BOWLING
ALLEY.
BUYING NOW!
ALL ANTIQUES AND
COLLECTIBLES
COMPLETE ESTATES
SETTLED!
(413)267-3729
TOP DOLLAR ON THE SPOT
FOR ALL GOLD AND SILVER
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Items
to
include:
old
advertising signs of all
subject matters! Furniture,
toys, trains, pedal cars,
model car kits from the 70’s,
old fishing items, military
items, sports stuff, old
paintings,
books,
coin
operated Coca Cola pinball
machines, etc. comic books,
postcards, magazines, old
letterman jackets, musical
instruments,
microscopes,
binoculars,
old
bicycles,
motorcycles,
vintage
automobiles! WE PURCHASE
CONTENTS
OF
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GARAGES,
ATTICS,
BASEMENTS! LET US DO
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THURSDAY - SUNDAY
10:00 - 5:00
HONEST COURTEOUS
SERVICE!!!
64 MAIN ST. (RTE. 32),
MONSON, MA
Services
Wanted
Services
✦
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
Child Services
HANDYMAN SERVICES
One call does it all
Storm Clean-up
Snowplowing,
High Lift Service,
Remodeling,
Roof Repairs,
Excavating
Fully insured. Free estimates.
Reasonable rates
www.rlhenterprises.net
(413)668-6685.
Finance
Garage Door Serv.
*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.
SELL
YOUR
STRUCTURED
settlement or annuity payments for
cash now. You don’t have to wait
for your future payments any
longer! Call (800)938-8092.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY- Need assistance- Let us
help! From birth to age 22.
Special Ed Advocates of Western
Mass 413-246-3856
Heating & Air Cond.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
dealer
specializing in sales, installation
service and repairs of residential
and light commercial overhead
garage doors and openers. Fully
insured. Free estimates. Call
(413)289-6550 or
www.menardgaragedoors.com
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies,
driveable
or
lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
K & S Electric
Industrial, Commerical, Residential
Electrical Installations, Fully Insured
Kenneth F. Lolos
MA Master’s License #A12700
CT Master’s License #E1-125711
169 Ware St., Palmer, MA 01069
413-283-6881 • 413-813-5547 (Mobile)
[email protected]
HVAC / DUCTWORK. Local
Sheet Metal shop fabricating
Ductwork to your specifications.
Plenums, Filter Arrangements, etc.
Repair/changes
of
existing
ductwork. Insulating and Duct
Sealing of existing Ductwork. NO
job too small. Fully Licensed.
FREE Estimates. JM Sheetmetal
413-883-2433
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
Home Improvement
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
Painting
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES,
LLC
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Fully insured.
Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates.
413-246-2783 Ron.
Tel.: 1-413-245-7181
Armand A. Thibert & Son
Painting & Wallpapering
General Contracting
Wallpapering All Types
Free Estimates
A CALL WE HAUL
WE TAKE IT ALL
WE LOAD IT ALL
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All Major CC's
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ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERVICES C.S.I.A. Certified and
Insured. Sweeping chimneys year
round. Thank you. 413-967-8002.
BOATS/ RV’S WANTED!!! We
buy any condition. Running or not.
Competitive offer! Free towing
from anywhere! We’re nationwide!
Call for quote (888)553-8647.
ACE
CHIMNEY
SWEEPS.
Cleanings, inspections, repairs,
caps,
liners,
waterproofing,
rebuilds. Gutterbrush Installations.
Local family owned since 1986.
HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
OLD
CARPENTER
TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
WANTED
ANTIQUES
&
COLLECTIBLES
Furniture,
Advertising signs, Toys, Dolls,
Trains, Crocks & Jugs, Musical
Instruments, Sterling Silver &
Gold, Coins, Jewelry, Books,
Primitives, Vintage Clothing,
Military items, Old Lamps.
Anything old. Contents of attics,
barns and homes. One item or
complete estate. Call (413)2673786 or (413)539-1472 Ask for
Frank.
WE
PAY
FAIR
PRICES!!!
www.turley.com
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 39 years
experience. Fully insured
QUABBIN PAINTING INTERIOR/
EXTERIOR PAINTING, handyman, house and deck powerwashing, deck staining, gutters
cleaned. Prompt professional
service. Fully insured.
Call 413-323-6425
[email protected]
*****
LIFE ALERT. 24/7. One press of
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Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t
reach a phone! Free brochure.
Call (800)457-1917.
PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT,
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households
throughout
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readers quickly and inexpensively
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✦
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
Please Recycle This Newspaper
Holland Rd.
Wales, MA
www.turley.com
2016
TAX TIME
Kitchen Table Taxes
Personal & Small Business Tax Returns
"David The Tax Man"
David E. Whitney
Phone/Fax
Notary Public
413-289-0058
Sixty-Five Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069-9814
www.kitchentabletaxes.com
Credit Cards Welcome
[email protected]
CHANTEL BLEAU
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
For Full Accounting & Tax Service
Registered Tax Return Preparer
228 West St., Ware, MA 01082
413-967-8364
Call For An
Appointment
The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer.
For more information on tax preparers go to irs.gov.
Income Tax Preparation
588 Center Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
www.ajefinancial.com
~ 29 years tax experience ~
(413)589-1671
Bruce J. Charwick
62 Jim Ash Road
(413) 283-5596 Palmer, MA 01069
The Tax Lady
Maximum Refund Guaranteed
The Tax Lady
Tax Preparer/Consultant
20 Memory Lane
Palmer, MA 01069
(413) 283-2391
[email protected]
www.thetaxladygromosky.com
Do You Owe Uncle Sam?
Do you find that you owe Uncle Sam 'year after year'?
If you typically pay to state of federal every year, we can help.
It's called TAX PLANNING.
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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
Telephone (413) 786-8727 • Fax (413) 786-1833
[email protected] • pauline@ melchioritax.com
24 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030
CALL YOUR LOCAL TURLEY PUBLICATIONS SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR INFORMATION AND RATES ON ADVERTISING YOUR TAX SERVICE HERE!
413-283-8393 • 1-800-824-6548
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Classifieds
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✦
Plumbing
Roofing
Pets
Horses
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
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.
GERMAN SHORTHAIR POINTERS Puppies, $850.00. Purebred,
1st vet visit, docked tails. Ready
the end of March. Contact Mystie
413-289-4249.
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
Roofing
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
NEW APPLICATIONS, GENERAL
repairs,
leaks
fixed.
Specializing in flat or low sloped
rubber membrane roofs. Quality
work. 25 years experience. Call
(413)668-7223.
Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Tree Work
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
Let me save you money. 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. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
C.N.A. AND
HOME HEALTH AIDES
needed for Assisted Living Facility.
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
with Benefits.
Must be reliable, energetic and personable.
Pleasant working environment.
Apply in person at the Arbors at Amherst,
130 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
(413-548-6800)
RNs, LPNs & CNAs
Full-Time, Part-Time • Various Shifts
KLARA IS A pocket sized terrier
mix, 2 years of age. Klara is a
perfect average rated girl, perfect
for a first time dog owner. Crate
trained, walks great on a leash!
Ok with other dogs! Located in
Worcester,
MA,
completed
application/home
visit/$200
adoption fee.
Applications found at
www.destinysroad
animalrescue.com
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
Stop by on any of our
WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS
MARCH 16, 23 & 30 • 8am - 4:30pm
On-site Interviews • Door Prizes • Refreshments
Wingate Healthcare offers competitive wages, shift differentials,
and generous benefits.
If you are unable to stop by any of our
WALK-IN WEDNESDAYS, please contact Maureen Butts
at: 781-707-9209 to make other arrangements.
WINGATE AT WEST SPRINGFIELD
42 Prospect Avenue • West Springfield, MA 01089
Tel: (413) 733-3151
wingatehealthcare.com
An equal opportunity employer.
Now offering higher,
competitive wages for
LPNs/RNs/CNAs
Full-time, Part-time & Per Diem
$2000 Sign-on Bonus
$1000 referral bonus
for Full-time Nurses
$500 Sign-on & Referral
Bonus for all Full-time CNAs!
Unit Manager - Long Term Care Unit
Full-time Monday through Friday. Possess strong
management, clinical and organization skills.
Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and
communication skills. Team player.
Unit Secretary
Monday through Friday 7am-3pm. Must be a CNA.
Will work as a CNA 7am-11am and a secretary
11am-3pm. Good communication skills, professionalism and a self-motivated individual. MUST
be flexible! This position will entail working as a
CNA on the floor from 7am-11ap and then moving
to the desk as a secretary 11am-3pm.
Join our team... a great community
facility providing great care!
Baylor Shifts Available, Walk-in Interviews,
Competitive Benefits Package Including
Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Insurance
Interested candidates, please contact
Kim Moynahan at: [email protected]
or (508) 867-0626. Applicants may apply on
Indeed.com as well.
EOE
Positions available at
Professional Medical
Services, Inc.
Highest competitive rates &
mileage paid. EOE.
Call Denise. (413)289-9018
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safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
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Receivable/Bookkeeper.
Education
and/or
experience
required. Computer knowledge
including Microsoft Office and
Quickbooks
preferred.
FAX
resume to 508-867-3048. Email
resume
to
[email protected]
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work at a Tree Nursery in North
Brookfield, Part Time, Will Train,
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Foreman and Laborers needed.
Must have license and reliable
transportation.
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progressively responsible related work experience, or any combinaƟon of educaƟon,
experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abiliƟes.
Language Skills: Strong English and grammar skills to write, edit and proofread business
materials. Also, the ability to orally communicate using the English language is a must.
Fluency in Spanish would be a plus.
Qualified candidates should send resumes to:
Dexter-Russell, INC., 44 River St., Southbridge, MA 01550
or by email to [email protected]
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
BASIC FUNCTION AND PURPOSE: To improve manufacturing processes and products by
developing improved and new machinery and process design, through technology, automaƟon,
fixture innovaƟon, and advanced materials engineering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following (other duƟes may be
assigned).
• Design and supervise the building of producƟon machinery and fixturing including safety
guarding.
• Understand the areas of Dexter metallurgy, dimensional controls, heat treaƟng and
inspecƟon methods.
• Support the Heat Treat Department with metallurgy, process knowledge, and failure
analysis.
• Support injecƟon plasƟc molding in house and at custom molders.
EducaƟon and/or Experience:
• B.S. Mechanical Engineering
• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience (small metal products, metallurgy, heat treaƟng,
grinding methods, machine design, automaƟon and/or injecƟon molding
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits, pneumaƟcs, hydraulics, PLC logic, and CNC controls
desirable.
• Proficient with Auto Cad, Solid Works, and Master Cam.
Qualified candidates should send resumes to:
Dexter-Russell, INC., 44 River St., Southbridge, MA 01550 or by email to [email protected]
An Equal Opportunity Employer
MECHANIC NEEDED P/T for
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PART TIME LPN, MAP certified
or CNA capable of becoming Med
Certified at BH for Med pour-pass
and direct care.
PART-TIME Kitchen + Dining
Room Service 4 Hrs
PART-TIME housekeeping +
direct care
Possible live-in position for LPN,
CNA or Housekeeper
Brookhaven Assisted Care 19
West Main St., West Brookfield,
MA 508-612-7525
PART TIME WANTED to stack
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be consistent. Tetreault & Son
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147 North Main St., Belchertown.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN NEEDED
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18 and have own, reliable
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(Ware/Palmer Area) Provide inhome support and assistance to
shared living client. A qualified
host
will
teach
individual
independent living skills and
provide a safe and stable living
environment.
Create
and
supervise outings and activities in
the community. Tax free stipend
between $30,000-$45,000/year
• Must own or rent a home with an
available bedroom
•Valid driver’s license, acceptable
driving record, and vehicle
•Physical ability to perform the
requirements of the position
including CPR (agency will provide
this training)
To apply: Please get application
from our current openings page at
servicenet.org. Send completed
application, resumé and cover
letter citing Search #116 in the
subject line to
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HOUSEKEEPER
NEEDED for Assisted Living
Facility.
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be
reliable,
energetic, and a self-motivated
team player. Apply in person at
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supervisory experience strongly
required. Position is 75% direct
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email
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please.
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GIRL SCOUTS
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Belchertown’s Jordan Henault (8) turns with the
puck.
connect with the world
ORIOLES | from Page 14
We played very well in the final two periods of the game
against a talented Chicopee team. We’re hoping that it continues in the semifinals.”
In the Orioles first meeting of the season against the
Pacers, junior goaltender Kyle Greene made a total of 29
saves in posting his second career shutout in a 1-0 victory.
Greene, who tallied 24 saves in the quarterfinal victory,
made three big saves on shots by junior Ben Jablonski,
junior John Baker, and Zebrowski during a Chicopee
power play early in the opening period.
The Pacers took a 1-0 lead at the 13:26 mark of the
opening period when Baker stole a pass and he put a high
shot into the back of the net for an unassisted goal.
“We were able to capitalize on one of the few mistakes
that they made late in the first period,” Ziemba said. “The
puck went right to John Baker, who doesn’t miss very
often.”
It was Baker’s team-leading 29th goal of the season.
Belchertown would tie the score 37 seconds into the second period on a breakaway goal by senior Ben Magarian,
which was assisted by senior Christian Assimus and junior
Cam Cass.
The Orioles took a 2-1 lead at the 3:28 mark when
sophomore Adam Mattingly fed the puck to Cass, who
fired a shot into the net past Chicopee junior goaltender
Jon Santos (15 saves), for a power play goal.
“Cam is a workhorse for us and he did a great job
tonight,” Crutch said. “He’s a member of our top line,
along with Ben Magarian and Dylan Gillen. We expected a
lot out of those guys.”
Chicopee, who outshot Belchertown, 26-19, tied the
score for the second time a minute later following a goal
by junior Brett Geoffroy, who was an assistant captain,
along with junior Nick Beem and Jablonski.
The Pacers game tying goal was assisted by Jablonski
and Zebrowski.
The contest remained tied until 2:00 into the third period
when Cass scored the Orioles second power play goal of
the game, which was assisted by Gillen, who’s a senior,
and Magarian.
Cass, who entered the semifinals with 10 goals and 10
assists, was credited with an assist on Belchertown’s fourth
goal, which was scored by Gillen at 3:23.
It was Gillen’s team-leading 19th goal of the season.
Greene, who didn’t play in the second meeting of the
season between the two teams, which ended in a 4-4 tie,
took over the spotlight during the final 10:00 of the quarterfinal match.
B E L C H E RT OW N – G i r l S c o u t s o f
Belchertown gathered at Belchertown High
School recently to celebrate “World Thinking
Day.”
Each year on Feb. 22, Girl Scouts and Girl
Guides from 146 countries celebrate WTD,
making it a big celebration.
WTD gives girls the chance to “rally the
global sisterhood around a particular theme,”
according to the Girl Scouts website. “It’s also
a chance to support girls as they travel internationally, connect with sister Girl Guides, and
take action globally.”
The 2016 theme was “connect.” The different connections explored and celebrated were
“Connect with me,” “Connect with friends” and
“Connect with the world.”
Many of the girls from Belchertown decided
to connect globally by giving presentations on
different countries. Some of the countries the
girls presented were: Brazil Canada, Egypt,
England, Ethiopia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Russia,
Poland, Portugal and the United States.
Girls present Italy
and its culture.
Our neighbors to the north, Canada,
are represented by these girls.
BATTLE | from Page 14
“Kate and I work very well
together on the court,” Sarnacki
said. “Both of us did our jobs in
this game tonight and everybody
else contributed, which allowed us
to come out on top.”
Sullivan, who’s a point guard,
scored six of her 11 points during the fourth quarter. She also
had five rebounds, five steals, four
assists, and one blocked shot.
“Kate and I have been playing
on the same basketball teams since
we were in the third grade and
we always know where each other
will be on the court,” Sullivan said.
“It’s just a great feeling to win our
final home game of the season.”
Granby, who doesn’t have any
seniors on the varsity team, only
lost one home game, which was
against archrival South Hadley,
during the regular season. The first
round victory improved Granby’s
overall season record to 15-6 and
they were scheduled to face sec-
All of the Girl
Scouts gather
together
during the
World Thinking
Day event
held at BHS.
Turley Publications photo by David Henry
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Granby’s Kathleen Sullivan
(11) goes up for a shot as a
Southwick player reaches in to
grab her.
ond-seeded Hoosac Valley, in a
quarterfinal game on Thursday
night, March 3. Hoosac has
defeated Granby in the postseason
tournament during the past two
years.
“That’s going to be a huge game
for us,” Burke said. “If we can
beat Hoosac in their home gym,
it’ll show that we’re capable of
defeating any team in this tournament.”
The other double figure scorer
for Granby in the first round victory was eighth-grade forward Nora
Young, who scored seven of her
10 points during the second half.
The Southwick Lady Rams,
who are co-champions of the
Franklin East Division with Ware,
finished the season with a 15-6
overall record. Southwick has now
lost in a first round game during
the past five years.
“It’s a little bit frustrating
because we really thought that we
could come here and beat them
tonight,” said Southwick head
coach Mike Gill. “We did hold our
own in the first half, but unfortunately, we struggled offensively
in the second half. We’re hoping
more of our players will start play-
Girl Scouts are happy to
present Japan during World
Thinking Day.
ing basketball during the offseason, which has been a problem for
us in the past.”
The three Southwick seniors,
who played in their final high
school basketball game, are
Ashley Shea, Katelyn Sylvia and
Haley Parker. The trio finished the
contest with three points.
“They’re three very special
young ladies,” Gill said. “They’ve
been members of our basketball
program for the past five years and
it’s been nice watching them grow
up. All of them will be going to
college next year.
Junior guard Makenzie Sullivan
was Southwick’s leading scorer
against Granby with seven points.
Freshman forward Mckinely
White added five points.
Following a slow start offensively by both teams, Southwick
took a 4-3 lead with 3:11 left in
the first quarter on a made free
throw by Parker.
Granby retook the lead following an inside basket by Sarnacki
before a jumper from the top of
Girl Scouts are excited to
showcase their findings on
Ethiopia.
the key by Sylvia gave the visiting
team the lead for the final time in
the ballgame.
Granby, who held a 9-6 lead at
the end of the first 8:00, began
the second stanza with a 3-pointer
from the right side by eighth grade
guard Kaeleigh Croteau, which
was her only points of the game.
Then Sullivan delivered a pass
to Sarnacki, who capped off the 90 Granby run with an inside basket.
Southwick was only trailing 2618 at halftime, as they managed
to stay within striking distances
with 3-pointers by freshman guard
Brooke Waitt, Sullivan, and Ashley
Shea.
Sarnacki scored nine of
Granby’s 14 third quarter points,
as the home team built a double
digit lead.
Kate Sullivan took over the
spotlight in the final quarter, as
Granby put it in cruise control.
Sullivan and Sarnacki watched
the final couple of minutes from
the bench.

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