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seniors
arts & ent.
Sports
community
Activity director
steps away
PHCC blends
the tunes
Palmer-Ware
football preview
HFA gets under
the hood
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The Journal Register
Serving Palmer, Monson, Brimfield, Holland & Wales
seasonal
The Journal has a new look
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his week, we at Turley Publications, publishers of The Journal
Register have unveiled a new
look to our front page which we hope
makes reading our newspaper an
even better experience. You’ll see that
photo teasers of stories have been
yet smiling
Wing Auxiliary steps
up hospital support
Donates $30,000 for
emergency department
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
ith Halloween weekend fast approaching, towns in the area are
in no short supply of fun and exciting community events to take part in for all
members of the family, both young and old.
For the convenience of our readers, we are
providing a schedule of events and activities in
the communities, though this is not necessarily
all-inclusive:
Thursday, Oct. 29
Kicking off the weekend of events will be
the Holland Community Center and Holland
Council on Aging Octoberfest Dinner hosted
at the Community Center, 40 Brimfield Road.
Starting at noon, come out for a traditional German-style meal prepared by the center’s Brenda
Palmer which includes bratwurst, red cabbage,
roasted potatoes, and German chocolate. Steins
of non-alcoholic beer will be available as well
as pretzels. The cost is $5 per person and reservations can be made at 413-245-3163.
Also that day will be the Monson Senior
Center Halloween party, also starting at noon.
Costumes are optional for this lunchtime event
that will include a crazy hat contest. There is a
suggested donation of $4. For more information, call 413-267-4121.
The Palmer Public Library will host Halloween Bingo from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. for boys
and girls grades 2 to 6. Costumes are encouraged and candy will be given out as prizes for
the winners. Pre-registration is required at limited to the first 32 for the event, so call 413283-3330.
Finally that day will be the Brimfield Public Library Harvest Festival beginning at 5:30
PALMER – Over the years, the
Wing Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
has drawn funds from many sources
including gift shop proceeds, fashion
shows, vendor and lottery calendar
sales at the hospital and the annual
Tree of Love program during the
holidays. But last Friday, the Auxil-
Brie Johnston and her children Elliott (front)
and Lilly get into the spirit and look of the Halloween
season at the Monson PTSA’s free “Trunk or Treat” event
this past Sunday, Oct. 25. About 30 cars were registered
for the event, according to organizer Trish Kustra.
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moved to the top of the page and one
or two word descriptions are at the top
of each story.
We are also instituting new fonts
for our story headlines as well. What
do you think? Email Editor Douglas
Farmer at [email protected].
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Halloween events planned
throughout region
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iary formally focused those many efforts into one sizable donation, with
a $30,000 check from the organization’s account toward the planned
expansion of the emergency department at the Palmer hospital.
“Our mission is to help the hospital and we thought it would be better to contribute a large amount to
the cause rather than just let it sit in
the bank account,” said Auxiliary officer Janice Fountain.
It is a mission the Auxiliary
WING ❙ page 3
Janice Fountain (left) and Jacqueline Mitchell (right) of the Wing Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, present Dr. Charles Cavagnaro, president of Baystate
Health’s Eastern Region, with a check for $30,000 toward emergency department expansion at the Palmer hospital.
public safety
civic group
Helicopter
loses its
windshield
over Monson
Celebrated in many different directions Special meeting
TOWN MEETING
Coles honored at
Rotary banquet
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
MONSON — A helicopter flying over Monson late Friday evening
lost a section of windshield, prompting a response from local police.
According to report from the
Monson Police Department, a call
was received from Bradley International Airport approach control
personnel on Oct. 23 informing
them that a helicopter passing over
the vicinity of Ely Road and Lower
Hampden Road had lost a section of
windshield.
Monson Police Chief Stephen
Kozloski said that officers responded to the reported scene to check for
damages to property and were unable to locate the missing windshield
or any signs of damage in the area.
Kozloski said that to date, no
one has reported any damages in
the area nor any signs of the missing equipment and that the helicopter had safely reached a destination
where it was able to land. The cause
HELICOPTER ❙ page 2
Turley Publications staff photo by Wyatt Aloisio
Monson Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Reed Coles (left) with Monson
Arts Council Member Alan Morin. Morin nominated Coles for the honor.
MONSON — Many residents
of Monson gathered this past Tuesday, Oct. 20 to honor Rotary Club
Citizen of the Year Reed Coles in
a banquet hosted by the club at
the Steaming Tender Restaurant in
Palmer. Those who got up to speak
on his behalf had many stories to
tell about his involvement in the
community.
Dozens of locals from many
different walks of life came together to acknowledge Coles who
has served for many years as an
instrumental figure in the local arts
community.
Coles attended with his wife
Sharon and their three children,
Heather, Zachary and Amelia.
A resident of town since the late
1980s, he officially received the
title of 31st Citizen of the Year last
spring.
The 65-year-old builder’s contributions have included a number
of places and projects such as helping to renovate Memorial Hall,
serving on the building committee
for the new town offices and police facilities, and helping to repair the antique bell tower clock at
the Monson Free Library after the
June 2011 tornado. A member of
COLES ❙ page 6
public safety
Firefighters received high honor
Recognized for Pleasant
Street response
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
PALMER – Though he believed firefighters from the Palmer
and Three Rivers fire departments acted with great courage
in responding to a fire at an apartment building on Pleasant Street
in Palmer last February, Palmer
Fire Chief Alan Roy never really
thought they would be honored
outside this community for those
actions.
All that changed in recent
days, however, when he received
word from the state Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
that they would be honored collectively as “Firefighter of the Year”
next month along, with personnel
from a number of departments
throughout the commonwealth.
The ceremony will be held on
Monday, Nov. 23 at the Kresge
Auditorium at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology in Cambridge, with presentations given
by State Fire Marshal Stephen
Coan and Gov. Charlie Baker.
An Oct. 15 letter signed by
Daniel Bennett, secretary of the
Executive Office of Public Safety
and Security, informed Roy of the
news as well as photos of the individuals and the patch of the departHONOR ❙ page 6
Turley Publications file photo
Palmer Fire Chief Alan Roy reads off
the names of local firefighters he
nominated for Firefighter of the Year
at this year’s Sept. 11 ceremonies.
features
financial moves
Home occupation articles
likely passed over
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
MONSON — The town of Monson will be gearing up for its Special
Town Meeting next Monday, with
many of the warrant articles for discussion that evening focused at town
finances and general purchases for
town departments. The meeting will
be held Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m.
at Granite Valley Middle School on
Thompson Street.
And though the meeting has yet
to begin, some residents are already
fired up about a few changes in the
home occupation rules posted by the
Planning Board. After considerable
opposition from some local residents and business owners, Planning
Board Chairman Craig Sweitzer said
the board would move to pass over
these changes.
The warrant articles in question
(Articles 3 and 4) are attempts from
the Planning Board to amend current
zoning bylaws under the “Home Occupations,” Section 6.25 in regards
to home businesses and the commercial sale of products. There has been
significant discussion in town over
MEETING ❙ page 6
October 29, 2015 ❙ THE JOURNAL REGISTER
PAGE MONSON — Boy Scout Troop
776 invites the community to its
ninth Annual Spaghetti Dinner on
Saturday, Nov. 7 from 4:30 to 8
p.m. at the Monson-Glendale United
Methodist Church, 162 Main St.
Enjoy a hearty meal of spaghetti, topped with homemade spaghetti
sauce and meatballs. A salad will be
served as well as “all-you-can-eat”
garlic bread. The meal will be topped
off with a generous dish of warm,
homemade apple crisp and vanilla
ice cream. Take-out meals as well as
full pans of apple crisp and three-cup
servings Esther’s Homemade Sauce
are also available.
This year’s silent auction includes such prizes as New England
Revolution game tickets, Boston
Cannons Lacrosse tickets, officially
licensed items donated by the Boston Red Sox as well as several other
prizes.
Ticket prices are $10 for adults,
$6 for children ages 6 to 10 and seniors, and children under 5 eat free.
For more information on purchasing
tickets or joining Monson Boy Scout
Troop 776 contact [email protected].
HALLOWEEN
Where is it!
A new kiosk for the course…
Monson
scouts
serving
spaghetti
Turley Publications staff
photo by Douglas Farmer
MONSON — The
Monson CrossCountry teams
helped to put in a
kiosk at Monson
High School with a
map showing their
cross-country
race course. The
money for the kiosk was provided
by a Department
of Conservation
and Recreation
Trails grant. Dick
Whippie built the
kiosk, and the
team installed it.
That calming image is
located where there
is, ironically, a bustle
of activity from many
groups and businesses under one roof
somewhere in one of
Palmer’s villages. Do
you know where it is?
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submitted photo
Palmer compost area open again
PALMER — The compost area off of Old Warren Road in Palmer will be opened for town residents
to drop off leaf and lawn debris. Do not leave bags
outside the locked gate and no plastic bags will be
accepted.
The area will be open according to the following schedule: Fridays, through Dec. 18, 8 a.m. to 2:30
p.m.; Saturdays, through Dec. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
and Sundays, through Dec. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New deadline
established
The Journal Register has changed its firm deadline
for public submissions to Mondays. To get your
submission in for that week’s edition, email Editor
Douglas Farmer at [email protected] or call the
office at 413-283-8393 by noon on Mondays.
We appreciate the cooperation of our readers.
ach week on Page 2 and on
www.facebook.com/TheJournalRegister, The Journal Register will feature a
photo of a local building, item, sign,
place or landmark and ask readers to
pick their brains to figure out where
it is or even what it is. Check here
each week to test your knowledge
of the area where we live and work.
The photo might be from any of the
towns in the Journal’s coverage area
– Palmer, Monson, Holland, Brimfield and Wales – but we’ll always
tell you the town. And maybe we’ll
throw in a hint, too.
The answer to this week’s
“Where is it?” will run in next
week’s edition, along with a new
trivia photo for you to consider.
Last week’s photo:
That graphic adorns the
sign of the Palmer-Monson Family Network in
Three Rivers.
HELICOPTER
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of the incident was unknown at presstime.
Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the
Monson Police Department at 413-267-5136.
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and continuing to 7:30 p.m. Kids and
families are welcome to stop in for pizza, donuts, cider, activities, games, and
other treats and prizes with Halloween
costumes optional for the event. Signup at the Library or call 413-245-3518
for more information.
Friday, Oct. 30
Starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, the
Palmer Senior Center and the Palmer
Council on Aging will host their annual Fall Fest at the Amvets Post 74
in downtown Three Rivers. A meatloaf dinner and appetizers provided
by Palmer Healthcare Center will be
available at the cost of $3 per person.
Also present for the event will be
Wingmasters Birds of Prey who will
be bringing along a falcon, hawk, and
four owls as part of an educational
experience for those who attend. A
contest will be held for the best-decorated pumpkin (not carved) will also
be held, with pumpkin decorating taking place the day before on Oct. 29 at
11:30 a.m. at the Palmer Senior Center. Decorations will be provided but
anyone interested muse provide their
own pumpkin.
And the Palmer Senior Center
won’t be the only ones hosting events
that day as the Brimfield Senior Center
and Brimfield Council on Aging will
also host their Halloween Spook-Tacular also beginning at 11 a.m. Costumes
are encouraged, as prizes will be given
out as part of a contest and a lunch of
spider pie (shepherd’s pie) and eye of
newt soup (Beef Barley) will be served.
Those attending are also welcome to
bring their own spooky dish. Reservations should be made by calling 413245-7253 and a suggested donation of
$5 is welcome.
And for those younger members
of the local communities Friday night
will mark the beginning of several fun
Halloween events and activities.
In Holland, the Parent-Teacher
Organization will host their widely
popular Trunk-or-Treat community
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Turley Publications staff photos by Wyatt Aloisio
(From left) Olivia Blando, 11, Scott Croteau, 10, and Claire Godek, 10, squeeze
into makeup and costume (and this photo) at the Wales Elementary School PTF
Halloween Party.
QHCS teacher Geri Laferiere both made
and stood within this costume during
the PTSA’s Trunk or Treat.
Bill Carabetta (top) holds up the display as (front, from left) Audrey, Addison and Adriana Carabetta welcome
visitors to the Monson PTSA’s Trunk or
Treat.
event starting at 5 p.m. All families are
encouraged to participate by handing
out candy from a decorated trunk and
those unable to park are asked to bring
their candy to the PTO table where
volunteers will be passing it out to
costumed trick-or-treaters. Beginning
at 5 p.m., access to East Brimfield
Road will be closed off to through traffic from the intersection of Sturbridge
Road to the intersection of Dug Hill
Road with parking closed off for the
event cut-off at 5:30 p.m. All participating vehicles should enter at the East
Brimfield Road/Sturbridge Road intersection and should park at an angle
on East Brimfield Road with the trunk
facing outward.
The Palmer PAWS PTO will also
be hosting their Trunk-or-Treat than
night as well beginning at 6 p.m. at
the Old Mill Pond Elementary School.
Music, dancing, a
magic show, and a
costume parade at 7
p.m. will take place in addition to the
trick-or-treating event. A contest for
the best decorated truck will be held
with the winner receiving a $100 gas
card.
Saturday, Oct. 31
On Halloween night, Oct. 31, the
towns of Monson and Palmer will have
the designated trick-or-treating time
set to run from 4 to 6 p.m. with Brimfield having trick-or-treating going
from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Following Trickor-treating for Monson will be the Rotary Club’s Annual Halloween Parade
beginning at 6:15 p.m. Starting at the
Monson Town Offices costumed kids
will make their way down Main Street
to Memorial Hall where candy will be
given out and costumes will be judged
for prizes.
The Monson Free Library will
host its annual Boo-Bash beginning
at 11 a.m. that morning. This all-ages
event will have refreshments and activities and games with those attending
Turley Publications staff photos by Douglas
Farmer
Austin Gaylord, 6, takes part in the
donut-eating contest at the Wales Elementary PTF Halloween Party.
encouraged to come in costume.
The town of Palmer will be hosting a series of events that evening
beginning with the Three Rivers Amvets Halloween parade at 6 p.m. The
costumed gathering will proceed from
Hryniewicz
Park on Springfield Street to the Amvets Post 74 on Main Street. A party
will follow.
At 6:15 p.m., the Bondsville
Chamber of Commerce will also begin
their Halloween parade and party at
the former St. Bartholomew’s Church
at the intersection of Main and State
streets in Bondsville. The parade will
make its way to the Bondsville Fire
Department where a party will be held
afterwards.
Palmer’s final event will be the
American Legion Post 130 Halloween parade and party beginning at
6:30 p.m.. The parade loop will begin at Converse Middle School and
proceed down along Central Street to
Main Street and then Thorndike Street
before moving back along Converse
Street and ending at the middle school.
Refreshments and activities will be
held afterwards for those attending.
Rounding out the list of weekend
events is the Brimfield Trunk-or-Treat,
held at Brimfield Elementary School
and hosted by the Brimfield Recreation
Department. Beginning at 3 p.m., stop
by the elementary school to decorate
your trunk for trick or treating, running
from 6 p.m. onward.
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Town Meeting
Schedules
PALMER
Thursday, Oct. 29
Housing Authority, 5 p.m., 13 Fletcher St.
Town Council Ordinance Subcommittee, 6
p.m., Palmer Office Building
MONSON
Monday, Nov. 2
Special Town Meeting, 7 p.m., Granite Valley
Middle School
Ashe to hold local office hours
MONSON — The office of state Rep. Brian Ashe
(D-Longmeadow) will be holding office hours at the
Monson Free Library on the following Wednesdays:
Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
You can also contact his district office at 413-2723922 for assistance.
WING
Koss to retire
from senior center
On to a new activity
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
PALMER — The Palmer Senior
Center was quiet. Though normally buzzing with groups of seniors happily dining
on meals or playing games of cards or
dominoes, Monday, Oct. 26 was a more
relaxed day with few present.
Grouped together in a corner of one
of the downstairs rooms, Activities Coordinator Betty Koss was hard at work with
her colleagues planning for an upcoming
Halloween party taking place this Friday.
As usual, chores were divided amongst
the group, duties are outlined and the day
is planned out in full before they disperse
and go about their individual tasks.
Koss has planned hundreds of events
for the senior center in this fashion during her time as activities coordinator,
everything from holiday dinners to guest
speakers and entertainers, to trips for the
benefit of the town’s seniors.
But now, after 23 years of dedicated
work, Koss will be retiring from her duties on Friday, Oct. 30.
“I’m sad to go,” said Koss. “I’ve had
a lot of wonderful memories here with so
many people.”
Originally signing on in January
of 1993, Koss worked for years, originally as part of the kitchen staff for the
center making meals after working as a
hairdresser. When current Director Erin
Pincince was brought on board roughly
seven years ago, Koss was already serving as meal plan manager and Pincince
said that she knew instantly that she was
meant for so much more.
“It was one of the best decisions I
ever made,” said Pincince. “When I saw
Activities Coordinator Betty Koss (left) along with Palmer Senior Center Director Erin
Pincince at a retirement party thrown by her friends, family and colleagues.
all of the wonderful things she could do
I knew that we had to have her as our
activities director. She’s been one of our
greatest assets and I really don’t know
what we’d do without her.”
In an emotional afternoon this past
Thursday, Oct. 23, over 60 people including friends, family, and colleagues
as well as dozens of senior center members gathered to celebrate Koss and the
tremendous amount of work she has accomplished over the years in a special retirement party held in the upstairs Grand
Army of the Republic Hall at the center.
Fond memories were shared by everyone
in the audience and many were brought
to tears as they reflected on the various
ways in which betty had touched so many
of their lives.
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– in existence since 1952 – knows
well, donating more than $329,000
toward hospital equipment and expansion since 2002. Recently, the
Auxiliary made a pledge of $50,000
toward the Baystate Health Foundation, which has given its support
to the expansion of the Wing emergency room, though Teresa Grove,
director of development at Baystate
Wing Hospital and president of the
Auxiliary, said that the specifications
of the new department have not been
ironed out yet.
“Thanks for continuing to
support Wing,” said Dr. Charles
Cavagnaro III, president of Baystate
Health’s Eastern Region, which includes not only Baystate Wing, but
also Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in
Ware as well as medical centers in
Palmer, Monson, Belchertown, Ludlow and Wilbraham. “You are our
eyes and ears in the community, you
know what people are saying. It is
only through that connection that we
can truly be a community hospital.”
According to Jacqueline Mitchell, the treasurer of the Auxiliary, the
group’s accounts had over $62,000
in them, though there were still bills
that needed to be paid.
An oversized $30,000 check
was presented to Cavagnaro at an
Auxiliary luncheon held in a conference room at the hospital on Friday,
Oct. 23. Thirty-five of the 78 members attended. Also on hand for the
presentation were Kathleen Browner, director of philanthropy of the
Baystate Health Foundation, as well
as Nina Berman, the director of mar-
keting and digital strategy.
Fountain acknowledged that the
fundraising mission of the Auxiliary
will never be done, as the organization will continue to ask for more
involvement in the coming months,
along with financial support for the
gift shop, which has a variety of
fashions and gift items for sale during the holidays, outside vendor sales
planned for the coming weeks, and
the Tree of Love, for which members
of the community can purchase individual ornaments for $5 or family
ornaments for $10. A ceremony and
memorial for those who have passed
will be held in the hospital lobby on
Sunday, Dec. 13.
“Christmas is always the gift
shop’s best season and I don’t think
people realize the quality of merchandise available at the gift shop,”
said Fountain. At one point during
last Friday’s luncheon, Auxiliary
member Linda Mitchell showed off
some clothing she had recently purchased there.
“I hope that by the time I step
down from doing this, the Auxiliary has surpassed the million-dollar
mark,” said Fountain, who has been
involved with the Auxiliary for the
past eight years.
Prior to the presentation of the
check on Oct. 23, Cavagnaro updated Auxiliary members on the “marriage” of Baystate Health with Wing,
which was purchased from UMass
Memorial Health Care some 14
months ago. He
said that there
were challenges
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associated with the change, but that
the hospital was moving in a positive
direction.
He identified five steps in the
process, including transition, integration, consolidation, transformation and growth, which will proceed
for many years.
“In any marriage, you have to
take the time to get to know each other and what the strengths and weaknesses of both partners are,” he said.
“With Wing and Mary Lane that are
now part of the same system, you’re
talking about two hospitals that have
100 years of history and letting go of
the past is never easy.”
He also pointed to long-term
goals of Baystate Health, including
financial sustainability (which would
include making the operations at the
hospitals more efficient) as well as
attracting doctors to the region.
“Is there a thought of specializing either Wing or Mary Lane in this
process?” asked Auxiliary member
Ruth O’Malley.
Cavagnaro did not give a definitive answer, but he noted, “The
future will be different than the
present. Baystate Health is a very
system-thinking operation.”
For more information about upcoming fundraising activities of the
Wing Memorial Hospital Auxiliary,
or how to get involved in the organization, call the hospital gift shop at
413-284-5244.
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“Make her stay!” said one individual
from the crowd as Pincince presented
Koss with an official citation from the
Palmer Town Council for her faithful service.
“Believe me, I’ve already tried!” said
Pincince back to the man.
The crowd of people applauded Koss
after Pincince discussed how she had
been the one largely responsible for all of
the events the center had hosted over the
years. Hugging her friend she remarked,
“How hard it is to let go when someone
has been with you for so long.”
In addition, a special certificate of
recognition was also given to Koss from
state Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren), who
recalled his own fond memories of working with Koss during his time as a Palmer
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MONSON — The annual Holly Berry Fair will
be held on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church, 162 Main St., at the
corner of Main and Cushman streets in Monson from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Luncheon will be served for $8 from 11:30 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. and the menu will include chicken a la
king on a biscuit, roasted butternut squash, dessert
and beverages. Craft vendors are wanted for $20 per
table. To reserve a spot, call 413-267-3244. Set up
for vendors begins at 8 a.m. the day of the fair.
selectman.
“It is very, very difficult to ever replace somebody with that level of dedication to the service and to seniors and
who can do so much for the community
and build what the town of Palmer is all
about,” said Smola. “Betty is one of those
pillars that as made this program so strong
in the past 20 years. This is a bittersweet
moment for them and anyone who’s ever
dealt with Betty because we know we are
losing such a good person who has been
so committed for all these years.”
Though Koss and her husband Kenneth (a retired electrician) have no longterm goals for their retired life, next week
they will be departing for Florida for several days before heading off to a cruise,
a yearly activity that they look forward
to. Their son Gregory is a math teacher
at Palmer High School and their daughter
Heidi currently resides in Rhode Island.
Both of their children have daughters of
their own.
In addition to being an avid bowler
for most of her life, Betty is also a member of a pitch league in Monson as well
as the quilting club at the senior center,
something that she is looking forward to
having more time for.
Though she will be relinquishing her
position as activities director, Koss said
she has no plans to remove her presence
entirely from the center and will remain an
active member on the Palmer Council on
Aging Board of Directors and is currently
the vice president of the Friends of the
Palmer Senior Center. Koss said after her
vacation she’ll be back helping to assist
with upcoming holiday functions for the
center and other events as well as helping
to train her successor Joanne Norris.
“With all that is still left to do I don’t
know if I’ll have any time just yet to even
think about what I’ll do with the rest of
retirement,” said Koss happily.
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Reader poll
Editorial
A
feature has been added to the Facebook
page of The Journal Register, namely a
weekly reader poll. Readers will be able to
visit the page and answer a multiple choice question
on an important issue in town. These questions may
or may not stem from our top stories of the week,
but we hope the poll will generate interest. You will
also be able to view percentages of respondents answering one way or another.
This weekend, a host of Halloween activities
are planned in the Journal towns. So our question
to readers this week is: “Do you feel your children
will be safe while trick-or-treating?”
We look forward to your answers.
Our question to our readers recently was: “Do
you believe graduate colors should be unified, regardless of gender?” Thirty-three percent said yes,
thirty-three percent said no and thirty-three percent
said it should be up to the school. Thanks for voting.
Zoning bylaw
misses the mark
T
he revised zoning regulations for home occupations that will come before the Monson Special Town Meeting on Monday
could very well penalize the many for the sake of
the few. The bylaw attempts to classify a variety
of business ventures in people’s homes, from art
studios and doctors offices to builders and commercial gardeners, as well as regulate the sale of
products and the construction of signage.
Whatever complaints have come into the
zoning office related to home occupations do not
justify a wholesale revision of rules that many
business owners and residents do not understand.
Given that many of the businesses that would have
drawn concern from neighbors will be “grandfathered in” to begin with, the end result would
probably be to make everyone unhappy if these
regulations were to move forward.
To its credit, the Planning Board did listen to
feedback from town residents at a public hearing
last week and acknowledged the regulations need
more work. Board members must follow through
on their pledge to move to “pass over” the new
rules at the Special Town Meeting. Given that anyone on the Town Meeting floor could still move
to make the amended bylaws the law of the town,
Monson residents should still make it a point to
attend the meeting, slated for Monday, Nov. 2 at
Granite Valley Middle School at 7 p.m.
It is true that there is little attempt to classify
these home-based businesses in current zoning.
Language is generally vague, except to say that
home occupations in accessory buildings must be
incidental to the residence, and the visual impact
on the neighborhood needs to be minimal. Surely, there are plenty of home-based businesses in
Monson and any community for that matter that
run the gamut in terms of the annoyance they provide to neighbors.
Monson Planning Board Chairman Craig
Sweitzer expressed uncertainty, however, as to
whether the new rules – gleaned from other towns’
zoning by Monson Town Planner Daniel Laroche
– would truly eliminate the problems it was created to alleviate. Some would be classified as “by
right” such as artists and dentist and attorney’s offices, while others would require a special permit
such as hairdressers and tradespersons. Officials
should recognize, however, that simply putting a
label on something does not mean it will operate
within reasonable bounds. The unfortunate reality is that enforcement or the public’s desire for
enforcement is always uneven depending on the
operation in question, and it is wrong to think that
adding more words to an already confusing situation will change that.
One item of particular concern to some local
business owners is the stipulation that no product
be sold on the premises, which is clearly happening in certain existing locations - a discrepancy
which hampers those who hope to start their own
home-based occupations.
The town of Monson, and its leaders, are
obviously still trying to grapple with how best
to work with these businesses. If these proposed
regulations are any indication, there is much work
that still needs to be done.
Fun with a pumpkin
and some history too
O
n our list of things to do today is to carve the
Halloween pumpkins. Both girls are so excited
for this autumn ritual! They have each decided
on the type of face their Jack
o’ Lantern will have - this after
in the
countless expressions drawn and
GaRden
then scratched out on scrap paper. I can’t wait till the chores of
the day are done with and we can
have some fun!
It is safe to say that we New
Englanders have a fond affection
for the pumpkin. And by the look
Roberta
of the neighborhood, we enjoy
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this fruit (yes, fruit) more on our
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doorsteps these days than we do
in our kitchens. This wasn’t always the case; in fact, the pumpkin was a staple in the diets of Native Americans long
before the pilgrims set foot on Plymouth Rock.
The pumpkin is thought to have originated in
Mexico. Seeds found there of a distant Cucurbit relative were dated all the way back to 7000 to 5500 B.C.!
In our more recent past, Native Americans taught
colonists how to plant pumpkins; soon they became
indispensable in their diets. The hard outer skin of the
pumpkin allowed it to be stored for a long period of
time, sustaining the community throughout the winter
months. It was also versatile, used in stews, bread baking, and even in desserts.
Historians speculate that the pumpkin pie may
have evolved from the century’s long practice of removing the top of a pumpkin, straining out the seeds
and more stringy flesh, adding milk, honey and spices
and baking it for hours in hot coals. Today, we continue to enjoy pumpkin pie, but mainly as a holiday
treat. When carving pumpkins became more and more
trendy, breeders concentrated their efforts on large,
elongated, hard-skinned and sturdy pumpkins, in
other words, those that would lend themselves best to
a spooky face. These, however, may not be the most
satisfying to our taste buds. The smaller, “sugar-type”
pumpkin is more appetizing in texture and taste.
Many of you already know that pumpkins are
good for you too! The dark orange color of the flesh
is a giveaway that, just like carrots, yams and winter
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Letters to the Editor
A message to home business
owners, customers
To the editor:
The Monson Planning Board
has submitted a proposed bylaw
change to the “Home Occupations”
section of the existing town bylaws.
This change is on the town warrant
to be voted on at the Special Town
Meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. The
bylaw can be read by going to the
town website, Monson-ma.gov. Under the “News and Announcements”
heading select “Monson Special
Town Meeting Warrant.” Articles 3
and 4 are the issue.
A public hearing was held on
Oct 20. After discussion with some
small business owners, the Planning
Board voted to recommend that the
bylaw changes as written be passed
over as substantial changes need to
be made to the wording.
Points of discussion included:
“There shall be no sales of products
on the premises …” and “…no regular outside parking of vehicles…”
(Yet, if the vehicle is not from a
home occupation business, i.e. a
larger business with a different address, that vehicle can continue to be
parked outside in a residential area.
Is this fair?) There is also a stipulation that some home occupations
will need a special permit from the
Zoning Board of Appeals to operate.
We need to make sure that future
attempts to protect our residential
neighborhoods do not adversely affect the home-based business owners
of our community. Article 4 lists the
bylaw which is currently in place.
If you feel that the bylaw
changes as presented in the warrant
will be detrimental to the small business community in Monson, please
come to the Special Town Meeting
which will be held on Monday Nov.
2 at 7 p.m. at Granite Valley Middle
School on Thompson Street to cast
your vote to ensure that the bylaw
as written is passed over. Let your
voice be heard; remember your vote
is your voice.
Valerie Bogacz-Beaudoin
Monson
It’s not as simple
as just leaving for victims
To the editor:
The Palmer Domestic Violence
Task Force invites you to take a moment to reflect on something that
you did during this past month to
stop domestic violence in your community, meaning Palmer and its villages. October is Domestic Violence
Awarness Month.
Where do you stand on this
community issue? When you hear of
a domestic violence incident, what
is the first thought that goes through
your mind? Here are some stereotypical responses we have heard
from bystanders, people who have
friends or family who have been in
an incident or incidents, even some
first responders, medical personnel,
educators, and yes, even people who
work in the field: Why doesn’t she
just leave? Why does she keep going back into that relationship? That
would never happen to me, I would
(fill in the blanks). I am so surprised
that happened in that neighborhood..
The Palmer Domestic Violence
Task Force wants to eradicate those
perceptions that create roadblocks to
our mission. We welcome and invite
the community of Palmer and its villages to respond to the needs of those
affected, and to educate the residents
on the dynamics of “healthy relationships.”
We will explore some of the
above questions to give you a snapshot of how you can create a paradigm shift in your mind about domestic violence.
Why doesn’t she just leave?
• The highest rate of lethality
happens when people try to leave
a relationship. (Victims need to be
working with a team of professional
people, well trained in the field, and
in some cases clinicians, to develop
a safety plan and follow-up before
leaving safely.”
• Fear of losing children to the
abusive parent or social services.
• Wanting to keep the “family”
together.
• Lack of emotional, physical
and financial support.
• Childcare while working.
• Where will she go that is
“safe” where the abusive person will
not find her.
• Fear of family being hurt,
killed, (in most cases the person
being abused has been told, “If you
leave me I will kill your parents, sister, brothers…”)
Why does she keep going back
into that relationship?
• Caseworkers, therapists, and
research tells us that most victims go
back “because I know where he is,”
“I don’t have to keep checking my
back,” “My life is more predictable
when I know where he is.” (Have
you ever been stalked?)
• The abuser coerces the victim
to come back with promises that he
will change, it will never happen
again. (Victims need a lot of emotional support to not go back.)
• Financially it is a burden for
the victim when she leaves.
This (domestic violence) would
never happen to me…
• Statistically speaking, between 1 out of 3 or 1 out of 4 women
will experience domestic violence or
sexual assault in their lifetime. What
guarantee do you have that it won’t
happen to you? How healthy is your
relationship?
• How many times have you
heard, “I never thought it would happen in that family,” or “I am so surprised, he is such a nice man.”
• There are many forms of
domestic violence that do not have
physical harm included in the dynamic, but there is financial, emotional or psychological abuse that
falls into the category of domestic
violence. If there is any form it may
lead to physical violence at some
point.
I am so surprised it happened
in that neighborhood.
• Domestic violence does not
discriminate, and domestic violence
can happen in any neighborhood,
town or city.
You can do something to help.
You are invited to join the Palmer
Domestic Violence Task Force. Like
us on Facebook, volunteer and join
us for education and training on domestic violence. If you are reading
this you have a lot to offer. Contact
us at palmerdomesticvtaskforce@
gmail.com.
If you are in a relationship and
do not feel safe please contact:
National Hotline: 1-800-7997233
Massachusetts Hotline: 877785-2020
If this is an emergency please
call the Palmer Police Department
at 911
Non-emergency: 413-283-1058
Palmer Domestic Violence
Task Force
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Car enthusiasts congregate at the 7th Annual Brimfield Antique Auto
Show.
To the editor:
The 7th Annual Brimfield
Antique Auto Show was once
again a spectacular event with
1,600 participants, 450 vehicles,
130 sponsors and volunteers
augmented by some spectacular
weather on Oct. 10.
I wish to express my deepest
thanks to Pam and Don Moriarty
of Heart-o-the-Mart and Bob and
Betty Christo of The Meadows
for their very generous use of
their fields. Sturdy tents provided
tents and tables which, together
with the fields, make our show so
spectacular. A special shout out
goes to Dave and Darla Govoni
for the coordination of the myriad of details organize the show
itself. Steve Magnante was our
special guest once again and his
expertise was appreciated and his
enthusiasm for our show is contagious, thank you. Of course,
thanks to our judges and the army
of volunteers who collectively
make the day run smoothly while
creating wonderful memories of
the event for all who attended.
Our sponsors are the backbone of our success. Please join
me in thanking: AAA Automobile
Club of Pioneer Valley, Advanced
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Connection, Babe’s Lawn Care,
Beers & Story Funeral Home,
Brimfield Acres North, brimfield.
com & sturbridge.com, C & R
Tire Co Inc., Central Park Antiques LLC, Clowning for Kidz,
Classic Heaven/One Stop, Collins’ Apple Barn, Country Bank
for Savings, Country Valley Insurance, Crimmins/Graveline Insurance Agency, Crystal Brook,
Dave Leighton’s Tree Service,
Dealers Choice & Midway Antiques, Anthony DiMatteo DDS
& Associates, Diversified Metals
Specialties Inc., East Hill Auto
Solutions and Car Products, Fire
Fighting Equipment, Flamingo
Motor Sports, Grand Trunk Antiques, Green Acres Antiques
LLC, Green Thumb & Sturbridge
Candle, Hanover Insurance Inc.,
Heart-O-The-Mart, Here Today
Adopted Tomorrow Sanctuary,
Hertan’s Antique Shows, Hometown Bank, Howlett Lumber,
Intercity Lines Inc., J & J Promotions, Peter J. Kelly, MD PC,
Lamoureux Ford Inc., J D LeBlanc Electric, Inc., Leboeuf Rubbish, Les’s Auto Center, Lombard
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Shows Inc., Morin & Foy Insurance LLC, N.E. Motel & Antique
Mkt, Inc., Noonan Energy, J. M.
O’Brien & Co, PC, The Optical Shop, Pearson Towing Auto
Repair, Polar Beverage, Quaker
Acres, Quirk Wire Co Inc., Real
Oldies 1250, Rob’s Automotive,
Rovezzi’s Ristorante, Savers
Bank, Shelton Antique Shows,
Sherman & Frydryk, Smokestack
Lightning, Southbridge Credit
Union, South Central Chamber
of Commerce, Spencer’s Chrysler, Sturdy Tents, Squier and Co
Inc., Sturtevant’s Antique Show,
Sullivan & Co. Realty, Table 3
Restaurant Group, Trafford’s
Painting, Velvet Greene Garden
Center, Warren Electrical Contractors, Inc., Warren Bren’s Performance Auto, and Water-Pros.
I can still hear the deep rumble of the 450 vehicles and they
arrived all morning long and I
thank each of the vehicle owners
for coming because without you,
we have no show.
Susan Gregory
Executive Director
Hitchcock Free Academy
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Happy Halloween
Halloween time can be a fun time for all of you
Be alert to people, surroundings and cars on the roads too
Wear light clothing, carry a flashlight so can be seen easier of you
Walk on the side of the road not in the middle, don’t go alone
Have an adult with you too
Don’t destroy or damage people’s property, thank people too
For the treats they give to you
Cars, watch out for the trick or treaters too
If everyone is careful; a good Halloween can be had by all
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Looking Back
Compiled by Denise Falk
FROM THE PAGES OF THE PALMER JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1965:
The Wing Memorial Hospital Auxiliary purchased a cardiac monitor for the
hospital. In the photo, Nicholas Efthim is explaining the monitor to Mrs. Elbridge Rathbone, past president on the left and Mrs. Harry Auton, president
in the center.
25 YEARS AGO
FROM THE PAGES OF THE
JOURNAL REGISTER THIS
WEEK IN 1990…
Three Rivers: It was apparently the largest parade ever to be
held in Three Rivers, and some say
it’s the “biggest thing that ever happened in Three Rivers.” These were
comments this week from Don W.
Ferrell, president of the Chamber
of Commerce who said that’s what
local residents told him following
Sunday’s approximate three-hour
parade involving nearly 100 entries
and guesstimates of upwards of
10,000 in attendance. Ferrell commented, “It was very, very successful…I keep getting compliments every place I go…some tell me it was
the greatest thing that ever happened
in Three Rivers.” He added, “We did
what we set out to do: provide a celebration and it worked.”
Monson: Six local service men
and women are among the more
than 200,000 American troops now
deployed in the Persian Gulf. That
figure is based on reports compiled
by the parents of two Monson residents involved in Operation Desert Shield. Polly Habel, mother of
Capt. Douglas Habel, Jr., who is
stationed in Saudi Arabia, said that
other local residents of whom she is
unaware may also be stationed in the
Middle East. Local service personnel known to be in the Middle East,
besides Habel are William Darnley
with the Army in the Persian Gulf;
CWO 2 Richard Dworchak, Navy;
Capt. Wayne Cowles, Marine Corps;
Pvt. Peter Jurczyk, Marine Corps;
and Spec. Stephanie Lovett, Army.
Monson: Standardized directional signs for local businesses may
soon replace the hodgepodge of
existing signs. Selectmen Monday
night approved a request by Zoning
GARDEN
Enforcement Officer Al Jurczyk that
he be authorized to set up a committee of local business people to explore the issue. Jurczyk said that in
a preliminary meeting with business
owners, most agreed that standardization would be more effective than
the current variety of directional
signs of all sizes and shapes. He cited with favor a suggestion by David
Bradway of Westview Farm that repetitive signs placed at intersections
to direct motorists to a particular
business use a simple logo such as
an ice cream cone rather than repeat
the name of the business.
The Holiday Fair sponsored by the Second Congregational Church in Palmer
will be held Friday, Nov. 5 at the church from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Shown in
the photo from left to right: Mrs. Harold Thatcher and Mrs. Arthur Outhuse,
co-chairmen and Mrs. Frank Labuz, committee member.
PALMER JOURNAL THIS
WEEK IN 1915: Advertisement for foot and leg wear
at Quinn’s Boot Shop in
Palmer.
100 YEARS AGO
FROM THE PAGES OF
THE PALMER JOURNAL THIS WEEK IN
1915…
50 YEARS AGO
PALMER JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1965…
Palmer: One week from tomorrow, on Nov. 5, the public is invited
to attend the Holiday Fair at Second
Congregational Church in Palmer.
Doors will be open from 10 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., and this promises to be
an event which no one will want to
miss. Reservations may be made for
the luncheon, served by the Lamplighters Club of the church.
Monson:
Children’s Book
Week, observed nationally Oct. 31
thru Nov. 6, encourages children’s
reading and endorses good books.
Monson Free Library, along with
libraries all over the country extends a special week-long invitation
to children, young people, parents
and teachers to enter the wonderful
world of books. Starting Monday,
Nov. 1, the Monson Free Library
will display many new books, from
an enchantingly illustrated Mother
Goose to a book on Cryogenics. For
young scientists, there are books on
lasers and bioluminescence, as well
as common subjects of printing and
papermaking.
The Telephone Executive Leader for a Day Program sponsored by the New
England Telephone Company in Palmer will be held Oct. 25. Members of
Palmer High School will take part in the program. Left to right, Daniel Moran,
Project Engineer; John Santucci, Traffic Manager; Kenneth Forsman, Plant
Service Center Mgr.; Paul Russo, Construction Foreman; Susan Labonte, Chief
Operator; and Paul Smola, Manager.
Monson: The annual Rotary
Halloween Parade will take place
Saturday, at 6:30 p.m. The parade
will form at State Street and proceed
on to Main Street to the Memorial
Town Hall. Judges for the costumes
will be: Erdix Capnen, Miss Ruth
Rithzel, Mrs. John MacKinnon, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Windholz, Mrs. F.
Peter Skwark, Mr. William Birmingham, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Germain,
Mrs. Fred Anderson and Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Lewing.
Palmer: More school
room, and that immediately,
in both Palmer and Three
Rivers if the best results are
to be obtained, is the necessity which the school committee is up against just now.
The trouble can be remedied
temporarily in Three Rivers,
but in Palmer no solution of
the problem has as yet presented itself. In the Three
Rivers grammar building
there are now four rooms
with an average of 52 pupils—a first grade with 56
pupils, first and second with
48, second with 49, and third with
55, a total of 208. The average is
much too large to secure good results, especially when it is known
that in the first grade only 14 of the
children are of English-speaking parentage, and 25 per cent of the pupils
did not know even “yes” and “no”
in English when they entered school
in September. Thus a double task is
imposed in the additional teaching
of language as well as the regular
school work. To do the best work
another room is imperatively needed,
which would then give an average of
The Polish American Club of Palmer held their annual Halloween Party at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bradlenski. Costume prize winners are shown
in the photo from left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hanver, best looking; Mr. and
Mrs. Lenwood Walker Jr., most original; Mrs. Souhle and Mrs. Sally Matera,
most horrible.
42 per room, still too many for good
work, but permissible under the circumstances. Superintendent C. H.
Hobson has arranged for an extra
room in Pickering Hall, the former
school building, now owned by the
Palmer Mill and used as a recreation
building.
Palmer: Palmer is decidedly
“on the map” in the apple line this
year at the New England Fruit Show
in Boston through the entries and
prize winnings of J. T. Geer of Three
Rivers. Mr. Geer had a large number
of entries of many kinds of apples,
and secured 19 prizes in all, aggregating $71.
Palmer: Every little girl in this
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squash, the pumpkin is packed
with beta carotene, the precursor
to vitamin A. Researchers have
long been touting the benefits of
beta carotene to ward off infection and some types of cancer. It
may also slow the aging process.
Besides that, pumpkins contain a
healthy dose of potassium and fiber, are low in sodium and are fat
free. Incidentally, pumpkin seeds
when consumed regularly have
shown to keep the prostate healthy.
If you enjoy the seeds but hate the
work of hulling them, plant a naked seed pumpkin. “Snackjack” is
a naked seed variety that has compact vines and yields fruits with
300 to 400 seeds each!
Did you ever wonder where
the tradition of carving Jack-oLanterns originated? It is thanks
in part to an the Irish folk tale of
“Stingy Jack,” an unsavory figure found the pumpkin perfect for sachusetts. For the last 25 years,
who unwelcome in Heaven, out- carving. And so it has continued! she has held the position of staff
smarted the devil and was left to Have fun as you decide on your horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge
roam the earth with only a burning own perfect expression for this Village. She enjoys growing food,
coal to light his way. According to Halloween ritual.
as well as flowers. Have a questhe legend, Jack put the coal in a
Roberta McQuaid graduated tion for her? Email it to dfarmer@
carved out turnip (which he was from the Stockbridge School of Ag- turley.com with “Gardening Quesfond of stealing!) and has been riculture at the University of Mas- tion” in the subject line.
roaming ever since.
“Jack of the Lantern” has become
simply “Jack- oLantern.” In Scotland and Ireland
Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School is hosting their annual Open
people made their
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own Jack-o-Lan5:30-8:00 p.m. Students and parents are encouraged to explore the 15 career technical proterns out of turnips
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or potatoes. In Engwith a FREE spaghetti dinner in the school cafeteria. The doors will open at 5:30 pm. Atland, large beets
tendees will then have the opportunity to tour the school and meet Pathfinder students and
were used. The
faculty members.
tradition came with
Career demonstrations and presentations will be held in all fifteen technical areas: Authe immigrants to
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We will consider less experienced applicants but must have
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PAGE Walking tours of
conservation land on Nov. 7
MONSON — The Monson Conservation
Commission and the Opacum Land Trust invite
the public to join them on Saturday, Nov. 7 for a
free walking tour of two of the newer conservation properties in town. The Conservation Commission and Opacum Land Trust have partnered
to protect almost 400 acres of Monson in the last
five years and with the help of many volunteers,
have created trails for public enjoyment.
The first walk begins at 9 a.m. at the Quinlan
Memorial Conservation Area on Reimers Road.
This property links with other Monson-owned
properties and other conservation land to create a corridor for wildlife. Follow the “Opacum
Event” signs at either en of Reimers Road to find
the parking for this walk.
The second walk begins at 10:30 a.m. at the
Flynt Quarry Lands on Upper Palmer Road. With
funding from the Massachusetts Department
of Conservation and Recreation and help from
many volunteers, the Conservation Commission
and Opacum Land Trust have created and marked
several trails across this scenic and historic prop-
erty.
Thanks to a donation from Monson Savings
Bank, a new trail map for the Flynt Quarry property will be available at the hike and can also be
found at the Monson branch of the bank. Led by
experienced volunteers, this walk will include the
historic trail around the edge of the old quarry and
highlight some of the remnants of the work that
went on there to remove Monson granite from the
site for destinations all across the U.S.
Volunteers are needed. The Opacum Land
Trust will hold a work day at the Flynt Quarry
on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A new kiosk and sign are being constructed. The
kiosk, will hold copies of the map, orient visitors to the property and mark the main entrance
to the trail system. Meet on Upper Palmer Road,
approximately a half-mile from Monson High
School.
For more information, contact Ed Hood of
Opacum Land Trust at [email protected] or
by phone at 508-347-9144.
Keep hosts button appraisal
St. Thomas holds
electronics recycling
PALMER – All are welcome to the St. Thomas the Apostle
Church electronic recycle day to be held on Saturday, Oct. 31 from
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church parking lot at 1075 Thorndike St.
Organizers will be accepting all electronics to include monitors, computers, computer games, stereo equipment, copy and fax
machines, printers, microwaves, computer towers, dehumidifiers,
TV’s, and any item that has a plug. Organizers are also accepting
any appliances such as AC’s, washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators, as well as lawn mowers, snow blowers with the gas removed, exercise equipment, and grills.
The recycle event will have low fees of $5 each for small
electronic items such as DVDs, computer towers, vacuums, $10
for any monitor or small TV less than 19 inches, $15 for each
TV between 19 and 26 inches, $20 for TVs over 26 inches wide
and wood console TVs, $25 for projection TVs, and $30 for TVs
30 inches and over. Appliances are $10 each and large refrigerators are $25. Cell phones, bikes, car and truck batteries, and scrap
metal is free.
This will also be a bicycle recycle day. Bring any unwanted
bikes of any kind, new or old and in any condition to the parking
lot to be reused again. For those that would need a home pick-up
of a bike, email [email protected] or call 508-277-6728.
MONSON — A “Button Appraisal Day” with Gretchen
and George Gauthier will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the
Keep Homestead Museum, 35 Ely Road, Monson at 1 p.m.
Do you have your grandmother’s button box? Would you
like to learn some of the stories of these? Or do you have a favorite button that you would like to know about? Does it have
some monetary value?
The Gauthiers are longtime button collectors. George is
president of the Owaneco and Nutmeg clubs of Connecticut,
a member of the Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Florida state button societies as well as
the Northeast Regional Button Association. Gretchen is the
secretary of the Owaneco and Nutmeg clubs of Connecticut
and the Competition Awards Chairman for both the Northeast
Regional and the National Button Societies.
They are both well versed in the identification and current
pricing of buttons. They will discuss the factors that control
retail buying and selling prices at 1 p.m. They will begin the
appraisals at 1:30 p.m. There is no cost for the appraisals; however, donations to the Friends of the Keep Homestead Museum
will be accepted.
All are welcome, whether or not they have buttons to be
appraised. Refreshments will be served. For more information,
call 413-267-4137, email [email protected]
or visit www.keephomesteadmuseum.org.
Reed Coles and his wife Sharon at the Rotary Citizen of the Year
banquet held at the Steaming Tender Restaurant on Tuesday, Oct.
20.
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the Monson Arts Council, Coles
has helped to implement numerous theater and arts projects, the
most recent being the Forest of
Mystery production held at the
Keep Homestead Museum that
sits neighboring his own property.
Coles is also a co-founder of
Monson Rocks, an organization
originally conceived in conjunction with Town Planner Dan Laroche, that seeks to promote and
strengthen the local community
and tourism through the town’s
arts, landmarks and businesses.
His “day job” is driving a van
for the Monson Public Schools,
helping transport many individuals with developmental or physical limitations. He has served as
a Boy Scout leader, on the town’s
historical commission, and sits
on the Board of Directors for the
Monson Free Library.
Coles remained humble in his
speech, giving a seafaring-orient-
Monson Rotary Club President Paul Sullivan presents Reed Coles with a placard honoring him as the 31st Citizen of the Year.
ed speech to the crowded room.
“From this helm I command
all of you sea men, that even
though I bring forth thousands of
ideas and my depths of resources
from stem to stern, it is the gale of
community spirit and energies and
involvement and the positive, supportive folks that sit for, aft, port
and starboard to me that bring so
many of those ideas to fruition,”
said Coles. “Without all of these
amazing shipmates, without all of
the thinking, acting, giving townsfolk surely nothing would happen.
It ain’t just me there kids!”
After a short introductory
prayer and speech from Rev. John
H. Brennan, himself a Rotarian,
friends, colleagues, and community members took turns at the
podium to talk about their interactions with Coles and thank him.
Monson Arts Council member Alan Morin, who nominated
Coles for the award, was the first
to come forward, describing his
friend and how he seemed to be
an obvious choice.
“To me a good citizen is a
good person,” said Morin. “One
who cares not only for his or her
family but their surrounding community as well. A good person is
one who recognizes that their own
actions can have positive, lasting
impacts. To recognize that their
efforts can cause a ripple that goes
beyond a mere contribution but
sets an example and inspires.”
Keep Homestead Museum
Board of Directors Chairwoman
EmmaLadd Shepherd and Rotary
Club President Paul Sullivan described their first encounters with
Coles while working and visiting the Monson Developmental
Center years ago. They said it
has since spiraled into a lasting
friendship. Peter Barnett, also of
the Monson Arts Council, talked
of his history with Coles who had
been the one to push him into the
Arts Council.
“I don’t think that anyone
in this room truly loves Monson
more than Reed does,” said Barnet.
“He sees a future here that is
so far ahead of anything we can
remotely grasp.”
Rotary Club President Paul
Sullivan presented Coles with his
official Citizen of the Year plaque
and Monson Selectman Ed Harrison gave Coles an official signed
copy of the Board of Selectmen’s
memorandum that was given at
the recent Monson Summerfest.
In the end, Coles encouraged
to get as involved in their town as
he had been.
“Get involved. Stay involved,”
said Coles. “Find that small part of
your day to devote to the community. In doing so you honor your
family, friends, and neighbors and
you will keep Monson strong.”
ment.
“It is my pleasure to inform
you that the members of the Palmer Fire Department along with
the Three Rivers Fire Department
will be honored for their outstanding acts of heroism and bravery at
the 26th Annual ‘Firefighter of the
Year’ Award Ceremony,” wrote
Bennett. “Thank you for taking
the time to participate in the nomination process and also for your
continued support of this important event.”
Roy himself nominated thenPalmer Fire Capt. David Pranaitis
(now deputy chief), Lt. Sean
Reynolds and firefighters Devan
Beane and Sean Doran, along
with Three Rivers Fire Lt. Benja-
min Duby and firefighters Patrick
Austin and Michael Frydryk. Roy
publicly mentioned the process
through the Department of Fire
Services at this year’s Sept. 11
ceremonies in Palmer, noting that
it would be very difficult to single
out any individual, as they had all
worked as a team.
The fire in the 20-unit building earlier this year claimed the
life of a 53-year-old woman (determined to be overcome with
smoke) and displaced about 33
residents, but Roy said it was
through the quick thinking and
work of these firefighters that
more lives and property was not
lost. In the months since, the incident has provided impetus for Roy
and village fire chiefs to push for
updated sprinkler regulations in
multi-unit dwellings in town.
“Not everyone who is nominated gets the award and it is a review panel of professionals,” said
Roy. “I testified before the committee with the help of Ware Fire
Chief Thomas Coulombe, and
they reviewed the particulars of
each incident, and rightfully so.”
Overall, he said he was very
proud of the swift response of the
firefighters from Palmer and Three
Rivers.
“I never really thought I was
going to see Palmer on the list,”
said Roy. “Each of the firefighters got a letter, too. It occurred
to me they might have won the
award when I was called about the
correct spelling of names. This is
a first-time thing for this department, but I also think these were
heroic efforts from our firefighters.”
Other awards at the Firefighter of the Year ceremony
will be given to firefighters from
Boston, Bourne, Brookline, Falmouth, Framingham, Greenfield,
Lawrence, Lowell, Marblehead,
Massport, Melrose, Nantucket, Norwood, Revere, Saugus,
Taunton, Turners Fall, Westwood
and Worcester. Saugus firefighter Gregory Cinelli will receive
an “Excellence in Leadership”
award.
MEETING ❙ from page 1
the past week as well as a public hearing held by the Planning
Board on Tuesday. Oct. 20. At
this meeting, several small business owners were in attendance
who expressed their concerns and
it was determined that the articles
as written should be withdrawn
during the Town Meeting. It was
agreed that substantial changes
to the wording of the articles and
further investigation into the related subjects was needed by the
Planning Board and Zoning Enforcement Officer.
Though the town has opted to
pass over these changes from the
evening’s agenda in order to focus
discussion on the other warrant
articles, they are still listed and
an amendment can still be made
by anyone in attendance from the
floor to bring them back in, said
Town Planner Daniel Laroche.
Another warrant article set to
take the spotlight for discussion
that evening is one submitted by
the Monson Board of Selectmen
to see if the town will vote to raise
and appropriate the total sum of
$55,507 to various town department and salary accounts for the
purpose of conducting a “Salary and Classification Study” by
Human Resources Services, Inc.
The study, which Monson Town
Administrator Evan Brassard has
advocated, will compare the salaries of town employees in Monson
to those in other similarly sized
communities, partly to update
the town’s job descriptions. The
study’s goal is to better provide
comparable pay figures for town
employees and will need to be
conducted again and updated every 7 to 10 years for consistency,
he said.
Should it pass at the Special
Town Meeting, the study will begin Jan. 1, 2016 for all non-union
personnel. A provisional amount
is also included in the total cost,
should an agreement be reached
with the American Federation
of State, County, and Municipal
Employees union to also have the
study conducted on union personnel.
Numerous articles are also
slated to be voted on that evening
as submitted by Monson Highway
Surveyor John Morrell for approval, including Article 7, related
to the purchase of a new street
sweeper for the Highway Department at a total of $168,689 appropriated from free cash.
Though normally purchases
such as this would be made at the
start of the new year and after the
May Annual Town Meeting, Brassard said this will be an optimal
time for purchase. He noted the
dealer already has a buyer already
waiting for the older, deteriorating
sweeper, and this will allow the
town to stay ahead of a new model
price increase.
In addition to the new sweeper, there are also individual articles
to have funds raised and appropriated or transferred to install a
generator at the Highway Department ($11,125), replenish the tree
warden salaries account which
was depleted after the Oct. 9 wind
storm ($950), and to pay for added costs associated with planning
for the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) MS4 Storm Water
permit changes ($5,000).
Rounding out the list is two
submitted for approval by the
Community Preservation Committee to transfer and appropriate
funds for ongoing endeavors.
A total of $100,000 in grant
money will be voted on by the
town to be transferred from reserves for the purposes of finishing
construction and safety updates to
sections of sheet rock in Memorial
Hall. Another $25,000 will come
from the same source for the purpose of preserving 29 important
marriage records and marriage intension documents that are at risk
of being lost should they not be
repaired and restored.
Under the Community Preservation Act, a municipality in
Massachusetts can assess a surcharge on local property (with
the first $100,000 in valuation
excluded) for purposes of historical and open space preservation,
affordable housing and sometimes
public recreation.
HONOR
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Eagle hopeful works to lessen winter woes Monson Council on Aging
New salt shed built for
ongoing activities
Monson Highway
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
MONSON — Kasey Burnham, like many people in the area,
is not a big fan of having to shovel
snow during the winter. But the 17year-old Eagle Scout hopeful knew
that for he and his neighbors, what
was more frustrating than having to
shovel snow was getting to what was
beneath it.
In an effort to alleviate some of
the stresses that come with the winter season, Burnham, a member of
Monson Boy Scout Troop 776, recently took on the task of building a
new salt shed for the town of Monson for his Eagle Scout project.
The new free-standing structure
made of concrete, wood and steel
and located in the parking lot of the
Monson Highway Department and
Fire Department off Main Street
provides better shelter to the sand
and salt pile. The pile – open to the
elements – has been located in the
same area for some time and offered
for free to Monson residents for use
during the winter months.
Burnham began planning the
project last spring and together with
many of his fellow troop members,
Scoutmaster Daniel Chalue, friends,
and family successfully completed
the new shed last week.
Kasey’s father Kevin Burnham,
who works for the company Construction Services, helped provide
some of the materials and resources
for the project from his work place
that donated much of the concrete
located at the base of the structure.
But Kevin said that it was largely
his son’s efforts in planning with his
The new salt shed built by Kasey
Burnham and Monson Boy Scout
Troop 776 as part of Burnham’s
Eagle Scout project located adjacent to the Monson Highway Department.
fellow scouts that made the project
a success.
“He would go down to the
pile and have to haul away all of
the snow to get to the salt and sand
underneath,” said Kevin. “It was all
slush by that point too. After a while
of doing it he would say ‘Why isn’t
there a cover over it?’ After saying
that so many times I think he finally
decided that he would do something
about it himself.”
Concrete braces for the shed
were placed at the bottom for siding
and a strong foundation while metal
girders, which were repurposed and
restored by the scouts, were used as
the frame to hold up the wood and
steel plate-lined roof. The designs
for the structure were drawn by local carpenter Bill Griggs whose son
is also a member of the troop.
“Everything went really well
the whole time we were working on
everything,” said Kasey, who had
Monson Boy Scout Kasey Burnham is acknowledge by town Selectmen John
Morrell, Edward Harrison and Richard Smith this past Tuesday, Oct. 27.
groups of up to a dozen of his fellow scouts, friends, and volunteers
on site over several days working to
build the shed and worked for up to
eight hours at a time.
“The hardest part was digging
out the area,” said Kasey. “But we
had a lot of help, especially from
Highway Surveyor John Morrell and
the Highway Department.”
Morrell, also a selectman, was
the first to sign off on the project
along with Monson Building Inspector Brenda Church and has been
monitoring the project throughout
the process.
“It’s certainly a professional
job,” said Morrell. “I’ve had private
contractors come in over the past
week or so who have seen it. Guys
who have been in construction their
whole lives and they come up to me
and say, ‘Man, who built that! It’s
really impressive!’”
During a meeting of the Monson Board of Selectmen on Tuesday,
Oct. 27, Kasey was invited to the
meeting to discuss the project and
took the opportunity to thank many
of the people and sponsors who
helped make it happen. Morrell and
his fellow selectmen also thanked
Kasey and the scouts for the dedication they put into their work.
Some of the organizations who
contributed in addition to his fellow
scouts and friends included Squier
Lumber and Home Depot, who
donated lumber for the frame, and
Monson Savings Bank and Diversified Metals, who donated money
and metal sheets for the roofing as
well as the Highway Department.
Burnham is in the process of
submitting his Eagle project for approval to the Western Massachusetts
Council before his 18th birthday in
December and is optimistic that he
and his fellow scouts’ work will be
a fixture in town for many years to
come.
“I really hope that the community enjoys it,” said Kasey.
Schools
Blanchette
named MassTEC
Teacher of Year
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Public Schools recently announced that Gary Blanchette of Palmer, technology engineering at Ottoson Middle School, has been named
the 2015 MassTEC Teacher of the
Year. This MassTEC (Massachusetts
Technology Education/Engineering
Collaborative) award recognizes those
individuals who strive for excellence
and provide their students with the
best educational experiences.
The award was presented Friday,
Oct. 23 at Fitchburg State University.
This award is the third in a series
for this Arlington Public Schools proGary Blanchette
gram. Last year, the Ottoson Technology Engineering Program was voted the
2014 MassTEC “Program of the Year.” In addition, last year
Brandy Whitney, also a technology engineering teacher at
Ottoson Middle School, was nationally recognized with the
2015 PASCO STEM Educator Award.
Blanchette, in reflecting upon the award, said, “I am
honored and humbled that our professional organization that
awarded OMS the Mass. Program of the Year, is recognizing
me with the 2015 Mass. Teacher of the Year. I have always
loved what I do and I do it for the kids. Seeing their faces
light up and their eagerness to come to class every day has
always been rewarding enough for me. The impact that the
upgraded instructional technology has had on our curriculum is profound. The opportunities these children have to
help them learn are unprecedented in this state.”
Principal Timothy Ruggere stated, “Our students have
the benefit of both up-to-date instructional technology and
top quality teachers such as Gary Blanchette. It is exciting to
have this program at the middle school.”
Superintendent Kathleen Bodie, sharing the enthusiasm, said, “Gary Blanchette and Brandy Whitney have taken
full advantage of the instructional technology investments
that have been made with the support of the town of Arlington and the Arlington Education Foundation’s Technology
Initiative. Arlington’s students are benefiting from the transformation of the middle school’s technology engineering
curriculum into a truly 21st century program.
To learn more about the technology engineering program at Ottoson, visit ottosonmiddleschoolteched.weebly.
com/.
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REGION — If you have a drug problem, Narcotics
Anonymous can help. Call 1-866-NA-HELP-U.
Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs have become a
major problem. The group is composed of recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.
Local meetings are held every Monday at Columbia
Hall (across from St. Patrick’s Church), 22 Green St., Monson at 7 p.m.; every Tuesday at the Belchertown United
Congregational Church, 18 Park St., Belchertown at 7:30
p.m.; every Thursday at the Palmer Historical & Cultural
Center, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers at 7:30 p.m.; and every
Saturday at the Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer at 7 p.m.
For more information or to find additional meetings
throughout the New England area visit www.nerna.org.
Crocheting and Knitting Circle
– Mondays at 10 a.m. The instructor is
Darlene Yiznitsky. There is no fee and
all adults are welcome.
Art Class – Mondays at 1 p.m.
Instructor is Loretta Medeiros. The fee
is $2 per class. All adults, any age, are
welcome. The class starts in September
– call 267-4121 for information.
Laugh and Craft Night – Monday
and Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
There is no fee. All adults are welcome.
Canasta – Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.
There is no fee. All adults are welcome.
Reflexology – Third Tuesday of the
month, appointments start at 10 a.m.
with Dawn Dietrich, certified reflexologist. The cost is $10 for 15 minutes. All
adults are welcome.
Footcare – The first Tuesday of every month, Pat O’Brien of PediCare will
do a nursing assessment of your feet,
cut and file nails, reduce calluses, give a
therapeutic massage and make referrals
to a podiatrist, if necessary. No diabetics,
please. The fee is $28 but no one will be
turned away for lack of funds. Appointments are required at 267-4121.
Birthday Parties – Second Tuesday of each month at noon. This is a
celebration for all seniors 60 and over
who were born that month. Call 2674121 for reservations by 2:30 p.m. the
day before the party. Be sure to let the
senior center know it is your birthday so
you can receive a free lunch and complimentary gift.
Health Screening/Blood Pressure
Clinic – Second Wednesday of each
month registered nurses conduct glu-
Monson street listings available
MONSON — The Monson town
clerk’s office now has copies of the 2015
street lists available in the Town Office
Building at 110 Main St., Monson. The
‘Chaug Class
of 2005 reunion
Nov. 28
WILBRAHAM – The Minnechaug
Regional High School Class of 2005
will celebrate its 10-year reunion Saturday, Nov. 28 at The Wherehouse, 109
Lyman St. in Holyoke, from 6:30 to
11:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and classmates may bring one guest.
Checks should be made payable
to MRHS Class of 2005 and sent to
Krysten Farrell, MRHS Class of 2005,
P.O. Box 354, Winooski, VT 05404 by
Tuesday, Nov. 10. For more information, contact mrhsclassof2005@gmail.
com.
Food service employees celebrate awareness of local, healthy eating.
A ‘Month of Celebrations’ for
Monson School Food Service
By Melody Gustafson
Food & Nutrition Director
MONSON — October is a month
of celebrations for the Monson Public
Schools Food Service. Students and staff
are invited to join in the fun with themed
menus and decorated kitchens. The month
kicked off with Smile Day and National Custodial Day. Posters adorned the
walls; smile stickers were given out, and
we served smile oven fries with lunch.
We continued the month with celebrating National School Lunch Week, Oct.
12 to 16, along with our “Farm to
School” connections. Two local farms,
Breezeland Orchards, and McKinstry’s
Farm offer apples, tomatoes, corn on
the cob, summer squash, and butternut
squash. Meatless Monday and World
Food Day on Oct. 24, are a few examples
of promotions to encourage eating fresh
Casual
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308 East Main Street
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foods or choosing a vegetarian meal to
improve overall health while reducing
the effect of greenhouse gasses on our
environment.
We will round out the month with
other themed day celebrations such
as: Pasta, Popcorn and National Book
Month with stickers, book giveaways,
and themed foods. On, Friday, Oct. 30,
the service we be celebrating Halloween with Frankenstein on a roll, Goosebumps, blood red juice and dirt and
worm cups.
Monson Public Schools participates
in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Free and reduced lunch
applications are available throughout the
school year. Applications for free lunch
may be downloaded from the website
www.monsonschools.com or call our
food service office at 413-267-4158 for
more information.
cose, weight and blood pressure checks.
Appointments at 267-4121 are appreciated. There is no fee but donations are
accepted.
Zumba Gold – Instructor Kelly
Bergeron leads the class every Wednesday at 4 p.m. The fee is $5 per class. All
adults are welcome.
Ceramics – Mondays at 6 p.m. and
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The instructor is
Patty Peck. The fee is $3 per class. All
adults are welcome.
Lunch Bunch – The Lunch Bunch
travels to area restaurants the second
Thursday of every month. Reservations are needed at 267-4121 to plan for
transportation.
Chair Massage – License massage
therapist Brenda Thibault, LMT offers
chair massage every other Thursday
with appointments starting at 11 a.m.
The fee is $5 for a 10-minute session.
All adults are welcome.
Reiki – Janice Muldrew, Reiki Master and board certified holistic nurse,
will direct sessions on the first Thursday
of each month with appointments starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for 15
minutes. All adults are welcome.
Woodwackers – Thursday from 6
to 8 p.m. The membership fee is $10 per
year. Beginner projects are available.
Wii Bowling – Contact the center
at 267-4121 to enroll. Teams meet every Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. All
adults are welcome.
Chair Exercises – Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. The
instructor is Lori Stacy. There is no fee.
fee is $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents.
For more information call 413-2674115.
McInerny
makes Goodwin
dean’s list
EAST HARTFORD, Connecticut — Beth McInerny has earned a
spot on the Goodwin College dean’s
list for the summer 2015 semester.
McInerny, a student from Monson, is one of 492 students to make
the dean’s list, reserved for those
who demonstrate great academic
performance. Dean’s list inclusion
requires a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, the equivalent of an
A- average, during a given academic
session. The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of six academic
credits to qualify.
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Arts
PAGE Country, blues
meet at PHCC
&
PHCC hosts third
talent show
PALMER — On Friday,
Nov. 6 at 7 p.m., the Palmer
Historical & Cultural Center
in Three Rivers will present
the first night of its two-night
talent show competition. This
competition is one of the major fundraisers to help support the center’s activities and
programs and is a high-level
talent show where contestants
are competing for a $1,000
cash first place prize, $300
second place and gift certificate for third place.
The first round will possibly have up to 20 acts where
all contestants will be judged
and the list will be narrowed
down to a set of finalists who
will compete in the second
night of competition which
will be held Saturday, Nov. 14
at 7 p.m. The PHCC is located
at 2072 Main St. in Three Rivers.
“This is by design,” said
Donna Lee Honeywell, producer, vocalist and PHCC
Jeff Plankenhorn (left) and Michael O’Connor jam at the Palmer Historical &
Cultural Center last Friday.
Two guitarists’ careers
intersected in Texas
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
PALMER — If you can’t just show
up and play in Austin, Texas, you’re not
going to get gigs, said Jeff Plankenhorn, a native of Ohio who now lives in
Texas. And he believes it is the ability
to “wing it” – or “fill in the cracks” at
other shows, as he called it – that has
allowed both he and Michael O’Connor
to learn from some great musicians as
well as have success at smaller shows
on their own.
The two played a variety of tunes
from their repertoire before a small audience on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Palmer
Historical & Cultural Center.
Plankenhorn and O’Connor have
been playing together off and on for the
better part of 16 years, with their blend
of country, blues, jazz, gospel and other
genres. Plankenhorn and O’Connor met
on the Texas circuit through established
rock guitarist Ray Wylie Hubbard. Both
gave credit to Hubbard for encouraging
them to explore their own music, and
he urged Plankenhorn (who first sang
with a church choir) to move south.
“Being a sideman was great because we were able to learn a lot from a
lot of musicians,” said O’Connor, who
now lives in Denver, Colorado, and
worked at an oil refinery out of high
school. “There’s a real blue-collar quality to our music.”
Plankenhorn agreed, adding that
the duo has taken advantage of virtually every recommendation and reference
they’ve been given. “There’s about one
degree of separation between Mike and
me and Ray and everyone else we’ve
worked with,” he said.
Enter Bondsville resident Gary
Pierce, who enjoys bringing musical
talent to his own “house concerts” and
recently became a fan of the PHCC.
“I had a friend who planned house
concerts and asked if I would help, and
at first I declined,” he said. “But then I
attended a show in Buffalo, New York
a number of years ago that had about
a dozen people, and I realized it was
something that I could do. I have musicians that come to my house and we
always have a potluck meal.”
But it was when he participated in
an “open mic” event at the PHCC (held
the second Wednesday of each month at
7 p.m.) that the thought dawned on him
to bring a similar show to that venue.
“I talked to Bob Haveles [president of the PHCC] about bringing an
event here because I really like what
they’re doing here and wanted to support them,” he said. “I knew I liked Jeff
and Mike’s music, and I think the attendance here was good for the first try
at a show like this here.”
And playing before a small crowd
is just fine with Plankenhorn and
O’Connor, who said they had done the
“house concert” circuit in Texas a number of times. The day after the Palmer
show, they were headed to Long Island.
“The thing about doing a house
concert is that you know people are
there to listen to your music,” said
Plankenhorn. “When you play in clubs
or bars, people might be there to drink,
and they’re not always paying attention to what you’re playing. We don’t
always know what we’re going to play
until we find out what people like. We
don’t always come to our shows with
set lists, we have any number of things
we can play.”
Upcoming author talk
Haveles said he hopes area residents will visit palmerhcc.org to view
upcoming events planned for the
PHCC, located at 2072 Main St., Three
Rivers.
One event he highlighted was an
author talk by Monson resident Kevin
Flanders today, Thursday, Oct. 29 about
his new book, “Escape from Fear Village,” about two brothers who have a
brush with evil after visiting a carnival
on Halloween. The talk will take place
from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free but
freewill donations will be accepted and
copies of the book will be available for
purchase.
For more information, visit the
website or call 413-289-9295.
board member. “There is an
amazing talent around in this
area and Harmony Hall at
PHCC is a great family venue
to show off this local talent.”
Tickets are $10 and can
be purchased in advance at
www.palmerhcc.org or by
calling 413-289-9295. PHCC
membership of 50 percent off
ticket prices does apply, and
children 10 and younger are
$5.
As this is a fundraiser
for the PHCC to help carry
out its mission to provide and
promote a variety of cultural,
fine arts and history-related
programming to the region,
donations will be accepted to
help defray the cost of cash
awards. If you are an individual or business that would
like to financially support this
cause, you may contact the
PHCC at the number above
or email palmerhcc@gmail.
com.
OPRO kicks off its season
WILBRAHAM – The Old Post Road Orchestra will kick off
its 2015-2016 concert season with a performance on Sunday, Nov.
1 to be held at Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham.
This season marks the orchestra’s 30th anniversary of providing
quality symphonic music to the community. The concert will begin
at 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Titled “Franck-n-Strauss,” the afternoon performance will feature the intricately written Symphony in D Minor by Cesar Franck
and the lively, fun “Die Fledermaus Overture” by the Waltz King,
Johann Strauss II. A special appearance will also be made by the
Pioneer Valley Fiddlers in memory of their recently department
member, E. Anthony Mosio, affectionately known as “Moe” and
“Cactus.” Mosio was also a member of the Old Post Road Orchestra and it is in his memory that this concert will be dedicated.
Founded in 1986, OPRO is comprised of volunteer musicians
of all ages. Its mission is to encourage public accessibility, familiarity with, and appreciation of music performed by a symphony
orchestra. OPRO is funded by the sale of advertising space in its annual program book along with donations and concert sponsorships
by businesses and individuals alike. To make a donation or become
a concert sponsor, call 413-486-0438.
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CLUES ACROSS
1. Angling worm
5. Tissue that
conducts food in
plants
11. 1937 Steinbeck
novella
14. Feed storehouse
15. Raised pattern
cotton cloth
18. Prophetic signs
19. Cowboy
competitions
21. Ophthalmic
products company,
______ Worldwide
23. Prefix meaning
inside
24. Arousing or
provoking laughter
28. Plant spike
29. Atomic #94
30. Himalayan goat
32. Patti Hearst’s
captors
33. Rock TV channel
35. Pen point
36. Tiny bite
39. Organized work
group
41. Atomic #58
42. Food fish of the
genus Alosa
44. Fleshy slice of
meat
46. Shallowest Great
Lake
47. Tapered tucks
51. Winter muskmelon
54. Isaac’s mother
56. Picasso’s
birthplace
58. Lowest hereditary
title
60. Streisand/Reford
film
62. Verb states
63. Soluble
ribonucleic acid
CLUES DOWN
1. Sink in
2. Hairdo
3. Muslim leaders
4. Ringworm
5. Oppresses or
maltreats
6. Cut fodder
7. Natural logarithm
8. Not divisible by
two
9. Independent
Islamic ruler
10. Written proposal
or reminder
12. Tilt or slant
13. Nests of pheasants
16. Portable shelters
17. Swiss singing
20. Body of an
organism
22. Opposite of “yes”
25. 41st state
26. 007’s Fleming
27. They speak
Muskhogean
29. Payment (abbr.)
31. “Spud Papers”
Andrea Newland (left) decorates Autumn Johns, 6, with face paint at the Monson Arts Council Halloween Craft Day this past Sunday.
Halloween provides
spooky creativity
Monson Arts Council
sponsors craft day
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
MONSON — Although Halloween had not yet arrived, local
kids had the opportunity to channel
the holiday spirit into creative fun
this past Sunday at the Monson Arts
Council Halloween Craft Day at the
Monson House of Art.
More than a dozen youngsters
turned out for an afternoon with four,
hour-long workshops of seasonal
arts and crafts under the guidance of
members of the Arts Council. Continuing her role as
art director of the camp
was Monson’s own Andrea Newland who led a
staff of members to help
kids create fun Halloween-themed decorations
and treats.
Different rooms within the building housed
several stations that the
students made their way
to throughout the day.
Some of the stops included a wind-chime making
station led by Heidi Irwin
who helped the young
learners create musical chimes out
of old utensils, keys, belt buckles,
and other miscellaneous materials.
Another station, led by art therapist Kimberly Welch, had kids making “Day of the Dead” style masks
vibrant with colors and designs.
“They’ve been so creative with
their designs and thinking them up,”
said Welch as she made her way over
to 10-year-old Julian Nobbs to look
at his work in progress and remarked
at the level of detail he was putting
into his work.
“You don’t see a lot of red paint
used for teeth, it’s very creepy looking!” she said
enthusiastically
to him. Welch
works out of
Worcester
but
because of her
local ties, comes
to Monson to
help participate
and enjoys helping kids to find
their
creative
passions.
In the kitchen the smell of
fresh
cookies
made its way
through the air.
Vanessa Lacroix helped the
kids to decorate
sugar
cookies
cut out as creepy
author’s initials
34. Large vessel for
holding liquids
36. Nanosecond
(abbr.)
37. Worn to Mecca
38. 1/100 rupee
40. Of I
43. Distributed cards
45. Public promotion
of a product
48. Hard to find
49. Thinks or supposes
50. More lucid
52. Thai monetary unit
53. Phil __, CIA
Diary author
55. Dialect variant of
“heron”
57. One of the tender
bristles in some
grasses
58. Pass
59. Hot or iced brewed
beverage
61. Equally
themes including ravens, witches
and ghosts. Using icing and edible
decorations like gummy worms the
group made treats to eat while they
moved throughout the building.
“It’s got a pumpkin for a wing!”
said Brady Ronaldson, 7, stamping a
candy pumpkin to the wing of his already icing-drenched raven cookie.
A downstairs costume and
make-up shop let the kids choose
from a variety of outfits to wear and
try on in anticipation for Halloween
this Saturday.
“We always have a great time
when we put this event on,” said
Angela Mason, who helped to run
it. “Every year it seems to be getting
bigger and bigger with more kids
Faith Pettengill, 12, and Julian
Nobbs, 10, making “Day of the
Dead” masks.
coming out. A lot of them are returning ones from prior camps as well so
we must be doing something right.”
Newland agreed, citing the
group’s mutual love for the Halloween season and how the holiday
presents a combined opportunity to
celebrate and be creative with the
kids.
“When I was young I would
have loved a program such as this,”
said Newland who said that many of
the groups ideas for activities were
gathered from online sites such as
Pinterest. She added that some of the
stations such as the one for sewing
was brought about by the high demand from the returning children.
“There’s no grades, no parents, no
expectations from them,” she said.
“They get to come here and relax
and just be themselves.”
The Monson Girl Scouts will be
using the House of Art this Friday,
Oct. 30 to create their yearly haunted house. The Arts Council will also
be hosting a holiday arts and crafts
workshop for the upcoming Christmas season at a yet-to-be-determined
date which Newland said will be a
good opportunity for kids to make
their own gifts to give to loved ones.
For more information regarding
any upcoming Arts Council events
call 413-267-3042.
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Arts
Where words fail,
music speaks
&
Budding singers,
musicians try out their
sound
By Faith Ward
Special to The Journal Register
R
emember when everyone
used to go out for thirsty
Thursday to sing their hearts
out, for anyone that would listen?
There was always the little, old
couple that would duet with Kenny
Roger and Dolly Parton’s “Islands
in the Stream.” And the cowboy,
dressed in plaid flannel would shock
you and your friends by belting out
Billy Ray Cyrus’s “Achy Breakey
Heart.” And then, you and your
friends would break it down, with
a rendition of Def Leppard’s “Pour
Turley Publications photos by Faith Ward
Some Sugar on Me.” Some performers were pitchy, and not every- Cynthia Brooks of Windsor, Connecticut and Tony Ward of Monson perform at the Stafford Open Mic.
one sounded great in karaoke. But
before “American Idol” and “The
Voice,” it was still fun, being with
your friends, singing in a group, because you were too embarrassed to
go up yourself.
Well today, open mics are the
new karaoke. Kevin Wherry of
Monson, who considers himself a
collaborative musician, said, “The
best thing about open mics is, you
never know what you’re going to
see or who you’re going to meet. I
really enjoy playing off other performers and harmonizing with other
singers. Open Mic audiences are
usually very friendly - as opposed
to bars or nightclubs, which can
have aggressive crowds.”
Christina Colon of Wilbraham
Generally, open mics offer a
Maze, of Northampton, belts it out sings in Monson.
relatively, inexpensive way to hear
in Monson.
some fabulous, local talent. Most Erin Greene of Monson with the
venues provide good sound, light- band, “The Pencils,” performs at
8:30-11 p.m., Wednesday, 7-10
tations of classic standards.
ing and encourage originality in Workshop13 in Ware.
p.m.
Tammy Belisle, of the band
musicianship. Some spots even proNo
cover, alcohol sold, bring your
mote a family-friendly experience. Vanilla Bean Open Mic in Pomfret, T.I.M.E., said, “It is harder to perown
food.
But the biggest difference between Connecticut, which boasts itself as form my originals when no one
knows
them
and
because
it’s
an
karaoke and open mic is generally a “listening room” where audience
Lizard Lounge - Cambridge
expression of my thoughts and feelthe quality of the performance.
Mondays, 1667 Mass Ave.
members are silent during perfor- ings. I feel vulnerable!”
Jeffrey Wadsworth of the mances, making it a great place for
Solo/duos welcome.
Kelly Gagner of Monson
bands, Nashville Blue and The Pen- first timers and acoustic musicians,
Sign-up 7 p.m., show Tuesday
cils, said, “I like playing open mic with a softer sound. Although Kala agreed. “I prefer to sing covers at
8:30-11 p.m., Wednesday 7-10
to try out new material. Most of the prefers performing originals, she in- open mics, because I’m not confip.m.
dent
about
my
own
music
yet,
but
people who go are supportive of the sists covers have their place. “It’s a
$6
cover, alcohol & food sold.
arts in general. I like performing at great way to connect to a new audi- I like the response from the crowd
the Monson Open Mic and Work- ence and I learn a lot from immers- when I sing,” she said.
Sun Valley Beach Club - Stafford,
So whether you just enjoy listshop 13 in Ware.”
Connecticut
ing myself in the work of the masPeter Barnett, a Monson musi- ters, although, I am always in favor ing to good music, or you have been
Sundays,
51 Old Springfield
cian and music lover, plays mostly of artists offering their own creative performing in front of crowded staRoad.
diums
your
whole
life,
or
you’ve
covers when he performs. He enjoys contribution and message to the
Solo/duos/bands welcome.
Luthier’s Open Mic in Easthampton world of music,” she said. “Open just written your first song, open
Sign-up 4 p.m., show 4-8 p.m.
that he said has a wonderful ambi- mics, also allow a new performer to mic is the most, definitely, the place
No cover, alcohol & food sold.
to
be.
ence and diverse musical display.
try out the stage without worrying
As a singer-songwriter myself,
Many songwriters come to open about filling an entire night of music
Triple Creek Coffeehouse
I’ve
sang
at hundreds of open mics
mic to bare their soul in a way. Of- or the pressures of a booked gig. Pa- Palmer
over
the
years.
And
I’ve
put
together
ten, it can be their first performance, trons come in expecting a variety of
Second
Wednesdays,
PHCC,
ever, in front of a live audience. The material and experience levels and a list of local venues that would be
2072
Main
St.,
Three
Rivers.
feedback is instantaneous. From the are often supportive of new song- a great place to play if you are a
Solo/duos welcome.
performer, or just to check out some
way audience members hum along writers.”
Sign-up 7 p.m., Show 7 p.m.
fantastic music:
with the notes, nod their heads and
No cover, snacks provided.
Open mic is a live musical exsway, to when they clap at the end perience with performers only, a
Greene Room Productions
of a performance. These are all the few feet away. Where else can you
Windsor Recovery Club - Wind- Monson
positive reinforcement, a musician pay $5 to hear many different acts,
sor, Connecticut
Second Fridays, Polish American
needs.
First
&
third Saturdays, Windsor,
in a variety of music genres, from
Citizens Club, 7 Bliss St.
Kala Farnham, who makes her jazz, funk, blues to rock, folk, indie,
Connecticut.
Bands, duo, solo welcome.
living as a musician, loves playing angry girl music? And although a
Solo/duos welcome.
Sign-up 6:45 p.m., show 7 p.m.,
her own original music at open mics lot of original music is shared, many
No cover, food sold, no alcohol.
feature 7 p.m.
and coffeehouses. Along with this musicians share their own interpre$5 cover, alcohol & snacks sold.
writer, she co-hosts the monthly
Amazing Things Arts Center
- Framingham
Thursdays,
160 Hollis St.
Workshop13 Open Mic - Ware
Solo/duos
welcome.
First Fridays, 13 Church St.
Sign-up 6:45 p.m., Show 7 p.m.
Bands, Solo welcome.
$7 cover, snacks sold.
Sign up 7 p.m. or email info@
Educators, students
welcome at Armory
SPRINGFIELD — The
Springfield Armory National Historic Site will continue its successful change in operations Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 1 until
Memorial Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesdays are designated “education day” and are devoted to education program development and
implementation plus teacher professional development. Museum
admission and school programs
are free of charge.
Superintendent James Woolsey commented that, “We are
happy to continue creating educational initiatives and opportunities. After careful consideration,
Springfield Armory NHS recognized that we could serve many
more students in Springfield and
surrounding towns if we had a
day reserved for school groups
and other educational offerings
such as professional development
workshops for teachers.”
Given the large numbers of
students needing to be scheduled
at one time, 50 to 100, staff could
not accommodate them without
making the museum space available. Reserving Tuesdays for
educational pursuits allows stu-
workshop13.org.
$5 Cover, alcohol & snacks sold.
Vanilla Bean Café
1st Fridays, Pomfret, Connecticut.
Solo/duos welcome.
Sign up 6:45 p.m., Show 7 p.m.,
Feature 8:30 p.m.
$5 cover, alcohol & food sold.
Luthier’s Coop Open Mic - Eastdents to be organized into smaller
hampton
groups that rotate through activTuesdays & Wednesdays, 108
ity stations in the museum. This
Cottage St.
schedule affords museum visitors
Solo/duos welcome.
to view the exhibits without interSign-up 7 p.m., Shows Tuesday
ruption.
The Springfield
Armory
National
Historic Site is the
location of the naSchoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer
tion’s first armory
(1794 to 1968) and
was established by
We are celebrating our
George Washington.
10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons.
The site includes
Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons,
historic
grounds,
we will be open on Fridays beginning in September.
buildings and the
Our New Hours
world’s largest hisTues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm • Thurs. 10am - 4pm
toric American miliFri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm
tary firearms collecHope to see you there
tion. The building
is wheelchair accesBook donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public
sible. The museum
Library or the Library Loft during open hours.
is open Wednesday
Please,
no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
to Sunday, 9 a.m. to
We
accept books only in good, clean condition.
5 p.m., November
through Memorial
For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100
Day. For further information call 413734-8552, or visit
www.nps.gov/spar
and www.facebook.
Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library
com/sparnhs.
The Library Loft
SSO presents Haydn
Trumpet Concerto
SPRINGFIELD — When Thomas
Bergeron played in the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestra many years ago,
he earned a compliment from Steven
Schiller – then Principal Trumpet for the
Springfield Symphony Orchestra – that
would change his life. Schiller commended Bergeron for playing “in a way that
any symphony conductor would be happy
to have in his orchestra.”
Bergeron will showcased his talents
during the symphony’s “Haydn Trumpet
Concerto” performance on Saturday, Nov.
7. He will perform as trumpet soloist for
Turley Publications submitted photos
Joseph Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto in E
flat, as well as Aaron Copland’s “Quiet Thomas Bergeron
City,” where he will be joined by English
Horn soloist Nancy Dimock. The evening
also features two classical favorites, Handel’s triumphant “Music for the Royal
Fireworks” and Mozart’s cathartic Symphony No. 39.
“The orchestra and I are extremely
excited to have Thomas Bergeron in the
guest artist position this evening,” said
SSO Music Director Kevin Rhodes.
“Handel and Haydn had a special affinity for celebratory music and a suite from
the ‘Music for the Royal Fireworks’ gets Nancy Dimock
everyone in the mood to celebrate, while
Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto (1796) is a
rare bit of virtuoso music for an instrument which still had much development
to undergo before becoming the instrument that we know in the 21st century.”
Since his early years with the Youth
Orchestra, Bergeron has moved on to national acclaim as a professional trumpet
player. He’s received critical praise for
two jazz CDs released by his quintet, and
has performed with a diverse group of
musicians, including the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, The American
Symphony, Idina Menzel and indie-rock- SSO Maestro Kevin Rhodes
ers “Vampire Weekend.”
Tickets for the performance start at more information and to order tickets,
$22 for adults, and children (ages 4 to call the SSO Box Office, Monday through
17) and college students are always $10. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 413-733Kids’ tickets require an accompanying 2291, visit the Box Office at 1350 Main
adult ticket at regular price, and college St., Springfield or visit www.springstudents require a valid college ID. For fieldsymphony.org/.
Exit 7 Players present
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
LUDLOW — The Exit 7 Players
have announced their fall musical, “Jesus
Christ Superstar.” This contemporary version of the well-known rock opera will be
held Nov. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 8 p.m.
and Nov. 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.
Jesus’ meteor-like rise in renown
provides, as the title suggests, a parallel
to contemporary celebrity worship. As his
radical teachings are evermore embraced,
Judas increasingly questions the enlightened motives of this new prophet, resulting in betrayal. Christ’s final days are
dramatized with emotional intensity and
thought-provoking edge. Propelled by a
stirring score, by turns satirical and tender,
“Jesus Christ Superstar” illuminates the
transcendent power of the human spirit.
This show is directed by Exit 7 newcomer Paul DiProto, musically directed by
Bill Martin and choreographed by Melissa
Dupont.
Ticket prices are $19 (preferred); $17
(adult); and $15 (seniors over 62/children
12 and under) and are available through
the Exit 7 Players Theater website at www.
exit7players.org or via phone at 413-5834301. The theater is located at 37 Chestnut
St. in Ludlow.
For more information, email [email protected].
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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER CLASSES
Yellow Novellas Book Club – 10/30
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Excel 2010: Beyond the Basics - begins 11/2
Intermediate Knitting Group - begins 11/2
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for full details of all classes
PAGE 10
People
Summer fun
for year-round
cause…
MONSON — Every summer, the campers at Sunsetview Farm Camping Area located in Monson, include
fundraising as a part of their summer fun, and this year
was particularly successful. The funds were raised in a
variety of ways including 50/50 raffles, a can drive, Halloween in August Spooky Ride, bingo marathon, and a
Chinese Raffle with prizes donated by the campers and
many local businesses.
The fundraising committee co-chaired by Len and
Doris Frigon from Ludlow and Kim Fortini of West
Springfield, presented a check to The Shriners Hospital
for Children of Springfield on Oct. 11, in the amount of
$11.300.
“All of us, owners, staff, and campers at Sunsetview Farm Camping Area wish to thank all who were involved,” said Lisa Adams, co-owner of the campground.
Turley Publications photos by Lillian Carpenter
Representatives of Sunsetview Farm Camping Area presented a check for $11,300 to the Shriners Hospital for Children, the result of fundraising over the summer.
WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER USO Armed Forces
BANQUET FACILITIES
CAKES
Chandlers at Yankee Candle – Voted the most
romantic restaurant and best wine list in the valley
for 10 years. Voted official best family restaurant of
Massachusetts. South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-1277
or log onto chandlersyankeecandle.com.
Atkins Farms Country Market – For over 20 years,
our cakes have been made from scratch, and we use
only the highest quality ingredients. Decorated with
beautifully hand crafted frosting flowers and topped
with probably the best butter cream icing you’ll taste
anywhere. Our cake has had rave reviews from our
customers from all around the Pioneer Valley where
we are also well renowned for our quality baked goods.
253-9528. www.atkinsfarms.com.
The Hotel Northampton – Pioneer Valley's only
true Grand Ballroom, luxurious guestrooms, two
restaurants, award-winning food, on-site parking,
steps from unique shops and galleries. 413-587-8105.
www.HotelNorthampton.com.
Look Park Garden House – Gazebo, Pine Theater
and S anc tuar y for we dding re ceptions and
ceremonies, meetings, banquets and events for up to
170 people. 300 North Main Street, Rt. 9, Florence,
MA. 413-584-2220. www.lookpark.org.
Magic Wings Butterfly & Conservatory Gardens
– You and your guests will be surrounded by 4,000
beautiful butterflies in a tropical setting anytime of
the year! Accommodations for up to 100 for your
ceremony and reception. All inclusive wedding
packages available. We also host pre-wedding and
rehearsal dinner parties. 281 Greenfield Road, Scenic
Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-2805.
www.magicwings.com.
Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge – Has
been creating picturesque New England weddings for
over 230 years. Visit www.publickhouse.com or call
508-347-3313.
Sheraton Springfield – One Monarch Place. Your
Weekend Wedding Destination; rehearsal dinner,
wedding and post nuptial brunch all in the comfort
of one location. Newly renovated, atrium style
hotel with ballroom seating for up to 500 guests.
Complimentary room for the Bride & Groom,
Rolls Royce, Centerpieces and Parking included
in all packages. Contact Kristen Muszynski, your
personal wedding consultant at 413-263-2117 or
[email protected] to set up your
tour today!
Storrow ton Tavern – Storrowton Tavern &
Carriage House is a landmark area facility located
on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition.
The operators of the facility, the Calvanese family,
have over 45 years of hospitality experience. They
offer beautifully landscaped grounds, terraced
patios and an upscale banquet facility that can
serve 400 guests. For more information please
visit ww.storrowtontavern.com. We are located at
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089.
413.732.4188. [email protected].
Union Station – Northampton’s Union Station
w a s d e s i g n e d b y A m e r i c a n a rc h i te c t H . H .
Richardson in 1886. This historic train depot has
been extensively renovated to contain one of the
most elegant and unique banquet facilities in all
of New England. The Grand Ballroom at Union
Station. www.unionstationbanquets.com.
Villa Rose – 1428 Center Street, Ludlow. 413-5476667. Banquet facilities for parties large and small up
to 200 people. Showers, receptions, graduations and
more. Catering available for up to 1,000 people.
The Wherehouse? – Located downtown in historic
Holyoke. The most unusual & interesting banquet
function facility you’ve ever seen! Call today for
your appointment, 413-534-3039. Visit us online at
www.the-wherehouse.com.
BEAUTY & HEALTH
Brooks & Butterfield THE • DAY • SPA – Relaxed.
Beautiful. Confident. Voted the Best Day Spa 9 years in
a row. 140 Main Street, Northampton. 413-586-0366.
www.brooksandbutterfield.com.
breakfast Nov. 11
HOLYOKE — The Pioneer Valley USO invites you
to the USO Armed Forces Appreciation Buffet Breakfast
to be held on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the
Log Cabin and Meeting House, 500 Easthampton Road,
Holyoke from 8 to 11 a.m.
The emcee for the breakfast will be Dave Madsen of
Western Mass News as past, present and future military
and their families are honored.
Call for tickets or reserve a table. If you are unable
to attend, you can make a donation to allow a veteran
to attend. For more information or sponsorship information, call Al Tracy, executive director, at 413-557-3290
or 413-313-5695.
CATERERS
UMass Catering – Premier caterer serving the Pioneer
Valley with beautiful views in the heart of the UMass
Amherst Campus. 413-577-1234. Visit us online at
www.umass.edu/catering.
Volunteer drivers
needed for cancer
patients
FLORISTS
Atkins Farms Country Market – Atkins Flower
Shop is managed by three full-time experienced floral
designers to assist you in planning the wedding of
your dreams. You can be assured of receiving the
excellent service and quality products from the floral
department that you have come to expect from
Atkins. Their work is beautiful and expertly done
and offered to you at prices that are surprisingly
reasonable. 253-9528. www.atkinsfarms.com.
Sixteen Acres Garden Center – The Floral Shop
at Sixteen Acres Garden Center has been servicing
Springfield for over 50 years. Our professional staff
members aim to provide a service that is unique
and tailored to suit individual needs. We provide
a complete, high quality range of floral products
at competitive prices. The Floral Shop at Sixteen
Acres Garden Center offers flowers that are fresh
daily and we take great pride in our work. We have
arrangements for all different occasions and all
budgets. For professional and experienced service
please contact us at 413-783-5883. Located at 1359
Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA. Visit us on the web
at www.16acresgardencenter.com.
REGION — The American Cancer Society’s Road
to Recovery program is in critical need of volunteers
from Hampden County to drive local cancer patients to
and from their chemotherapy and/or radiation.
An integral part of treating cancer successfully is
making sure patients receive their treatments, but many
find making transportation arrangements is a challenge.
Road to Recovery provided more than 8,000 rides – free
of charge – to cancer patients in Massachusetts last year,
but needs new volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for transportation.
Volunteers use their own vehicle and set their own
schedule. Treatment appointments take place weekdays,
primarily during business hours. If you or someone
you know is interested in becoming a volunteer driver
for Road to Recovery, contact Michele Dilley from the
American Cancer Society at 508-270-4644 or Michele.
[email protected].
Photos by Karen Geaghan Photography
JEWELERS
O’Connor Auto Body
Silverscape Designs – was founded by Denis Perlman
over 30 years ago and is noted for its commitment
to showcasing the work of the finest in American
handcrafted jewelry & gifts. Silverscape also specializes
in custom designs for that perfect piece of jewelry.
Silverscape Designs is located at One King Street in
Northampton, MA. www.silverscapedesigns.com.
45 Commercial Street, Thorndike, MA
283-3751
COMPLETE BODY WORK & PAINTING
INSURANCE ESTIMATES
USED CARS
Fax: 283-9806
Stevens Jewelers & Diamond Gallery – A family
operated company with wholesale and retail
operations. Buying gold, silver and diamonds, jewelry &
watch repair, custom design & remounts. Personalized
engraving, appraisals. Visit us at our NEW location
1501 Elm Street, West Springfield, MA. 413-731-9800.
OPEN: MON.-FRI. 8-5, SAT. 8-1 • MA REGISTERED REPAIR SHOP #RS1552
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PHOTOGRAPHY
REMOVAL
Karen Geaghan Photography – My life, my passion,
my love! Specializing in Life Cycle Photography:
Weddings, Maternity, Newborn, Children & Families.
Doing small things with great love because in the end I
believe it's the little things that count the most. Clients
become family! Visit me at www.karengeaghanphotos.
com or call 413-596-2227 or 537-3001. I would LOVE
to hear from you!
We're at your disposal.
800-242-7655 • 413-283-8397
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RENTALS
Michael’s Party Rentals – Showers, ceremonies,
rehearsal dinners, receptions. Tents for 10-500. Tables,
chairs, dance floors, linens, tent lighting, events,
graduations, bbq’s. Call 413-583-3123 or visit us on the
web at www.michaelspartyrentals.com.
Northampton Rental Center – From intimate to
extravagant, weddings are a big event with us. We
offer expert advice in selecting the finest tents, chairs,
tab;es, dinnerware, glassware and flatware to make
your reception memorable. 59 Service Center Road,
Northampton, MA. 413-584-5072.
Photos by Aim Images
PAGE 11
Rose sale reaches
fundraising milestone
Danielle Nicole Barboza (left) and Thomas Stafford Davidson
Barboza to marry Davidson
LOS ANGELES, California
— Danielle Nicole Barboza and
Thomas Stafford Davidson, of
Los Angeles, California, recently announced their engagement
and upcoming nuptials.
Barboza is the daughter of
Heidi Barboza of Palmer, and
Edward Barboza of Springfield.
Davidson is the son of Sherry
Davidson and James V. Davidson of Ambler, Pennsylvania.
Barboza graduated from
Palmer High School in 2002 and
received her Bachelor of Arts
in history and political science
from Massachusetts College of
Liberal Arts in 2006. She is cur-
rently employed as an EEO Investigator for the Department of
Homeland Security.
Davidson graduated from
Upper Dublin High School in
1996. He received his Bachelor
of Arts in management from Indiana University in 2001, and his
Master of Business Administration from Illinois State University in 2008. He is currently employed as Head Club Coach for
the Bruin Dive Team, based out
of the University of California
– Los Angeles.
The wedding will be held in
September 2016, in Camarillo,
California.
WARE — The 17th annual
Shirley Batsie Memorial Rose
Sale sold out in less than three
days selling close to 40,000 roses.
“This year’s rose sale was
very special for me,” said Michele Lariviere, owner of Otto
Florist & Gifts located in Ware,
noting that after this year the
annual rose sale reached a significant milestone raising over
a quarter of a million dollars in
support of the Baystate Regional Cancer Program at Baystate
Mary Lane Hospital.
“Keeping care close to home is
very important not only for the patients but for the families too,” said
Lariviere. “Over the past 17 years
the flower shop has donated the proceeds of well over a million roses to
help keep cancer care local.”
The rose sale this year raised
$9,400, bringing the 17-year total to
$254,716.
Lariviere attributes much of
her success to the many volunteers.
Lariviere said
“Each year I can count on an
army of volunteers, some prepare
dozens of roses for sale, others sell
the roses at sites throughout the region,” she said. “The strength behind
the Rose Sale is the Ware Football
Team who came to my store every
morning before class to help bring
the heavy buckets of roses from the
coolers out onto the streets and into
the delivery trucks. They are a great
group of kids and their families and
school should take great pride in
them for the work they do in school,
on the field and in the community.”
“We congratulate Michele on
her success and thank her for her
continued dedication,” said Dr.
Michele Lariviere, with a bouquet of
roses
Charles Cavagnaro, president of
Baystate Health Eastern Region
which includes Baystate Wing and
Baystate Mary Lane Hospital, and
the Baystate Regional Cancer Program located in Ware. “We also
thank the many area businesses and
volunteers that supported her efforts,
which help us keep cancer care local
and patient centered as we meet the
unique needs of our communities.
For more information about Otto
Florist and the Shirley Batsie Memorial Rose Sale visit http://www.ottoflorist.com/.
The Baystate Regional Cancer
Program at Baystate Mary Lane
Hospital provides access to expert
physician specialists who offer the
most current cancer care, including
evaluations, diagnostic treatment and
national research protocols. A team
of certified oncology nurses provide chemotherapy services, blood
product transfusions, palliative care,
counseling and support, joined by
clinical social workers who provide
counseling, education and support
groups for patients, their families
and caregivers.
David Mitchell (left) and Courtney Hume
Hume engaged to Mitchell
BELCHERTOWN — Courtney Hume and David Mitchell
recently announced their engagement.
Courtney is the daughter
Barbara and Everett Hume of
Belchertown and David is the son
of Kathleen Mitchell of Palmer
and William Mitchell of Ware.
Courtney recently graduated
from a medical assistant program
and is working at New England
Orthopedics Surgeons in Springfield. David is working at Estes
Express Lines in Springfield.
They currently reside in
Belchertown and their wedding
date is planned for June 18, 2016.
The ceremony will be held at St.
Francis of Assisi in Belchertown,
with a reception to follow at the
Carriage House is West Springfield.
Celebrating
life…
Trash bills due in Monson
MONSON – Fiscal 2015-2016,
first half trash bills are due and payable on Monday, Nov. 16, 2015.
These bills include both weekly curb
pick-up and bi-weekly recycling
from July through December 2015.
To make online payments, go
to the town of Monson’s website at
www.monson-ma.gov. Trash abatement application forms are located
on the reverse side of all invoices.
For missed trash pick-ups, call the
town’s hauler at 1-800-551-5584. All
checks must be payable to the “Town
of Monson” and should be mailed to
the town’s lockbox company address
which is enclosed with the mailing.
Any application for abatement should be mailed to
the Town Collector’s Office, P.O. Box 31, Monson,
MA 01057.
There are five drop-off
payments boxes located
throughout town for check
payments only. They are
Adams/IGA Supermarket,
Monson Free Library, Monson Senior Center, Monson
Woodbine Country Store,
and Monson Town Office
BOSTON — On Oct. 14 it was “Celebration of Life Day on Beacon Hill,”
with members of Your Life Matters
Pregnancy Center in Southbridge.
(From left) State Rep. Todd Smola,
Margaret Darling, Marie Forand, Suzanne Kaitbenski, Marissa Marengo,
Lilibet Martin and Pastor Bruce
Plumley.
Building (located to the right of the
front door on Main Street).
Any bill remaining outstanding
after the due date will be charged interest at a rate of 14 percent from the
date of billing, as required by town
accepted by-law. All prior year delinquent trash balances will become
a lien on actual real estate tax bills
for 2016.
For questions on payments,
payment arrangements or abatements, contact the Town Collector’s
Office at 413-267-4100, Ext. 6. Public hours are Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Mystery, fantasy take over
MONSON — The “Forest of
Mystery” was staged in an open air
venue two weeks ago, namely the
walking trails on the Keep Homestead Museum property off Ely
Road in Monson. The show was
the culmination of a collaborative
effort between Greene Room Pro-
ductions and the Monson Summer
Theater, the Monson Arts Council, Monson Rocks and the Keep
Homestead Museum. The production offered a unique experience
where those who attended and
walked through the trails became
part of the action.
Turley Publications staff photos
by Wyatt Aloisio
Keep property…
A group of fairies
gather to perform
in the “Forest of
Mystery.”
Jarett Greene plays the part of “Thiaben” in the “Forest of Mystery.”
Alana (Sandy Courtney) and her “Mystic Drummers” (Paul Sullivan, Tom Greene and
Brian Banning) guide the travelers as they make their way through the “Forest of Mystery.”
Chris Lopez as “Paige the Leper,” who guides the travelers to their final confrontation with the Dragon.
Jared Buteau, as the
deranged goblin, led
the travelers deeper
into the woods.
Actor Ian Webber as the “Dwarf King”: Fudge!
Greene Room Productions Director Erin Greene prepares make up on Katherine Delaney
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from slow start
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
WARE - The Western Mass.
Division 6 high school football
playoffs aren’t scheduled to begin
until the first weekend of November. Last Friday night’s Tri-County
League battle between rivals Pathfinder and Ware was very similar to
a playoff game.
The Indians remained in the
playoff hunt with a 20-12 home victory against the Pioneers in front
of a large crowd at the Ware High
School football field.
“I told my players in practice
this week that our next two games
will be just like playoffs games,”
said Ware first-year head coach
Bill Gallagher. “Pathfinder was
ahead of us in the playoff standings.
We’re now 4-2 and we’re still in the
hunt.”
The Pioneers, who lost to Ware
for the second year in a row, stand
at 5-2 overall.
“We really weren’t very focused in this game tonight. We
probably had 120 yards in penalties
and you can’t win a game like that,”
said Pathfinder head coach Chris
Pope. “They didn’t do anything that
surprised us.”
Just like in almost all of the
other varsity sports in Western
Mass., the Walker System will be
used for the first time this year to
determine the four playoff teams in
Division 6.
Entering the final week of the
regular season Turners Falls, who
are members of the Inter-County
League made up of mostly Division
5 teams, is in first place in the Division 6 Walker System rankings with
a 4-3 record. McCann Tech (5-1) is
sitting in second place and Franklin
Tech (6-1) is in third place followed
by Pathfinder in fourth place. Both
Ware and Palmer are in the next two
spots.
Pathfinder will be wrapping
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Pathfinder running back Aaron
Rocheleau (40) looks to make a
cut around Ware defender Jason
Jamilowski (81).
up the regular season with another
road game against Franklin Tech at
1 p.m. on Saturday.
“If we would’ve won this game
and then the game against Franklin
Tech, it probably would’ve sealed
a playoff berth for us,” Pope said.
“We really need to win next week’s
game now.”
Ware will be making a much
shorter bus trip, as they’re scheduled to face archrival Palmer for the
90th time at Legion Field on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
“I’m really looking forward to
playing against Palmer next week,”
said Gallagher, who had previously
been the Palmer varsity football
coach for many years. “It’s nice to
be coaching here in Ware. I grew up
in this town and I graduated from
this high school.”
The Panthers will enter this
year’s contest holding a slim 43-415 lead in the series, which began in
1925.
In last Friday’s game, the Indians took an early lead against Path-
girls soccer
Rivals battle to tie
Palmer needs three
points in final week to
qualify
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
MONSON - Unlike a year ago,
the Palmer girls varsity soccer team
didn’t qualify for the Western Mass.
Division 3 Tournament in their second meeting of the regular season
against archrival Monson.
However, the Lady Panthers did
keep their postseason hopes alive
with a 0-0 tie against the Lady Mustangs in a Grieve Division match,
which was played at Dr. Rogers
Field, last Friday afternoon.
“We just played a great game
defensively against an incredibly tal-
NORTHFIELD - A little more
than five minutes into the Tri-County League football game between
the Palmer Panthers and the Pioneer
Valley Regional School Panthers, it
looked like the long bus ride home
for the Palmer players would be a
very quiet one.
At that point, Palmer was trailing by two touchdowns, but they
were able to make a comeback behind junior quarterback Ryan McCarthy and a solid defensive effort
leading to an exciting 20-18 road
victory, last Saturday afternoon.
“We faced a little bit of adversity at the start of this game today,
but we were still able to get the win,”
said Palmer head coach Peter Farr.
“I’m very proud of the way my players kept battling back against a good
Pioneer team.”
The two-point victory improved
Palmer’s overall record to 4-2, which
keeps them in the playoff hunt entering their biggest game of the regular
season.
ented Monson team,” said longtime
Palmer head coach Nick Marciano.
“We’re still trying to qualify for the
tournament and we just can’t afford
to lose any more games during the
regular season.”
The Lady Panthers, who lost, 40, against the Lady Mustangs at Legion Field in September, had a 7-8-1
overall record following the scoreless tie. The Lady Panthers needed
three more points (two points for a
win, one for a tie) in their final two
regular season games in order to
qualify for the postseason tournament. Palmer was scheduled to play
Hampshire at home, which was their
senior game, on Tuesday night before wrapping up the regular season
with a non-league contest at Holyoke on Thursday night.
The nine Lady Panthers seGIRLS SOCCER ❙ page 18
Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes
Palmer’s Kaitlynn McHugh (5) steps into a kick with her right foot.
The Panthers are scheduled to
host archrival Ware for the 90th time
at Legion Field on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m.
Palmer holds a slim 43-41-5
lead in the series, which began in
1925.
“That’s always a very big game
for us,” Farr said. “We’re now 4-2,
which is a lot better than being 3-3
that’s for sure.”
Ware, who defeated Pathfinder,
20-12, at home last week, will also
be entering the contest with a 4-2
season record. The winner of the
game will most likely be the fourthseeded team in the Western Mass.
Division 6 playoffs.
Palmer senior wide receiver and
defensive back Sean Serra didn’t
play in the game against Pioneer
game because of an injury. He’s
expected to play in the showdown
game against Ware, who has shutout
the Panthers the past two years.
Serra was replaced on offense
by junior Cam Walch and on defense
by freshman Joe Lombardi, who
made his first varsity start.
Palmer received the opening
kickoff, but Pioneer sophomore
Bryce Dobosz recovered a fumble at
the Palmer 36-yard line.
PALMER ❙ page 18
Turley Publications staff photos by Dave Forbes
Pathfinder quarterback Andrew Roman (17) drops back to throw a pass.
finder.
Following a poor punt by the
Pioneers punter, the Indians scoring
drive started at the Pathfinder 31yard line.
On the first down play, sophomore running back Hunter Millier rushed for 24 yards. Four plays
later, sophomore quarterback Ryan
Johnson plowed his way into the
end zone on a 6-yard run with 5:09
left in the opening quarter.
Junior Jacob Crevier made the
extra point attempt.
The Indians got the ball back
less than three minutes later when
senior Joe Goodreau intercepted a
pass, but the Indians were forced to
PATHFINDER ❙ page 18
Palmer head coach Peter Farr talks things over with his team.
boys soccer
golf
Indians trip up Pioneers
Monson
golf reaches
states
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
PALMER - After winning
only one match a year ago, the
Ware Indians will be one of the
boys soccer team’s competing in
the Western Massachusetts Division 4 tournament, which is scheduled to begin next week.
The Indians clinched a postseason berth for the first time in
two years following a hard fought
4-2 victory against Tri-County
South Division rival Pathfinder on
senior night at St. Joe’s Ballpark
on Monday, Oct. 26.
“It feels great to qualify for
the postseason tournament,” said
first-year Ware head coach Scott
Foley. “I’m very proud of all of
these boys and everything that
they’ve done all season long.
They’ve worked very hard and
Pathfinder’s Alex Morley (18)
makes a run up the field.
they definitely deserve it.”
The Indians win improved
their overall record to 9-7-1 and
evened their league record at 4-4.
They entered the second meeting
of the season against the Pioneers
needing just one more point to
qualify for the postseason tournament. They also won the first
meeting of the season against
Pathfinder by the final score of
4-3, which was played in the rain
at Ware High School at the beginning of October.
The two teams played a pair
of 0-0 ties last year.
Ware finished the regular
season with an 11-3-4 record two
years ago before losing 2-1 against
Westfield Voke, who’s also a member of the Tri-County South Division, in a first-round match.
“I’m one of the several remaining players who played
against Westfield Voke in the 2013
post tournament game,” said Ware
senior goalkeeper Kyle Hill, who’s
a co-captain. “It was very special
making the tournament two years
ago, but it’s even better making it
this year as a senior.”
The other Ware players, who
were listed on the 2013 postseason
tournament roster, are sophomore
defender Ethan Hill, sophomore
midfielder Andrew James, junior
midfielder Leon Gaumond, junior
defender Josh Dugay, and junior
midfielder Brandon Foley.
The other senior listed on this
year’s Indians roster is midfielder
Izaiah Salinas, who’s also a cocaptain.
It was a very memorable
night for Brandon Foley, who’s
the younger brother of the Indians
head coach. He recorded his first
hat trick of the season.
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
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Pathfinder’s Robert Bordeaux (16)
looks to slide pass to a teammate.
“Brandon played great tonight,” coach Foley said. “This
was one of the best games that I’ve
ever seen him play. It’s his first hat
trick of the season and he’s probably very excited about it.”
The Pioneers had a 1-12-2
overall record and a 0-6-1 league
record following their final home
game of season against Ware.
“It’s another frustrating loss
for us,” said first-year Pathfinder
head coach Justin Senecal. “I
thought the effort by my players
was good enough to win or at least
tie this game tonight.”
Pathfinder was scheduled to
wrap up the season with another
night game at Smith Voke on
Wednesday night.
The three Pioneers seniors,
who were honored during a preBOYS SOCCER ❙ page 18
MONSON - The Monson golf
team qualified for the state tournament as they placed second in the
Western Massachusetts Division
3 regional held at The Ranch Golf
Course in Southwick last week.
The Mustangs shot a 353 as a
team, which placed them just eight
strokes behind Lenox for the championship.
Nick Kratovil had the best round
for Monson as he tied for seventh
with a 15-over par 87. Teammates
Jacob Gordon, Hunter Hughes and
Colton Nothe were tightly bunched
in behind Kratovil with scores of 88
(+16) and 89 (+17), respectively.
Cameron Kratovil helped out
with a 92 and Kyle Kacoynannaki
fired a 93.
The state golf championships
were scheduled to be held earlier
this week at Cummaquid Golf Club.
Palmer places third
at Western Mass
The Palmer golf team had a
strong result at the Western Massachusetts Division 2 regional as they
finished third at Cranwell Golf Club
in Lenox.
The Panthers shot a total of 342,
placing them behind Cathedral (331)
and Belchertown (340).
Nathan Murphy had the best
GOLF ❙ page 18
PAGE 14
INDIANS vs. PANTHERS
Palmer-Ware football rivalry turns 90
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer
WARE – Neither the Palmer nor the Ware
football
team
won the game
when the two first
met on the gridiron
90 years ago.
When the storied
football rivalry began,
a Northampton-based
lawyer by the name of
Calvin Coolidge was President of the United States,
the Chrysler Corporation
was just a few months old,
and the fledgling National
Football League had just added five teams, one of them being the New York Football Giants, and the Palmer-Ware game
ended in a 0-0 tie.
The first years of the competition saw title of champion pass
back and forth between the worthy
adversaries.
Ware won the 1926 game 6-0 and
Palmer followed with two victories of
13-7 and 13-6 in 1927 and 1928, respectively. Ware then took a 3-2-1 lead
in the series with a 13-2 win in 1929 and
a 13-6 victory the following year.
The next five games in the series
went to Palmer until Ware responded
with a 12-6 win in 1936.
Palmer came within 1 yard of winning that
1936 contest when late in the game quarterback Shave Maryinski completed a pass to Mike
Russo Jr., who looked to be going in for the tying score when he was tackled from behind by a
Ware defender.
“That was my greatest memory on the football field,” Russo Jr. said. “It was a great game
to be part of.”
Russo Jr. continued to have a big role in the
rivalry as the parks superintendent in Palmer
from 1950-1975.
“Every year that the game was played in
Palmer, he always made sure to cut a special design into the field,” said his nephew and former
Palmer football player Jim St. Amand. “The field
was always in beautiful condition because this
was the biggest game of the year.”
Ware had its first three-game winning streak
in the series from 1938-1940 to even the series
at 7-7-2 through the first 16 matches.
After a scoreless tie in 1941 to keep the series even, Palmer took a lead in 1942 with a 39-0
win, a lead that it has not relinquished since.
The only year in the series’ history that a
game was not played was 1944, due to World
War II.
Palmer won the 1943, 1945 and 1947 matchups, sandwiched around a scoreless tie in 1946,
giving the team a 11-7-3 series lead.
Following a Ware 14-7 victory in 1948, Palmer went on to take the next eight contests to
build up a 19-8-3 lead.
Ware, which went on to win the next three
meetings in 1957 through 1959, was considered
to be the heavy favorite going into the 1960
contest.
The game provided plenty of excitement
both on and off the field as, according to several sources, the animosity between the fans on
both sides reached a fevered pitch, to the point
where Ware police officers had to be called
upon to break up the melee that reached all the
way to Main Street.
Palmer, which won the game 14-0, received
a police escort to get the team back to town
safely.
“It has always been a great sports rivalry
between the two towns,” said St. Amand, who
played in the late 1950s into the early 1960s. “I
remember when the games were being played
up in Ware that fans would have to pack up on
Main Street, and then walk all the way down to
the field on South Street near the hospital. The
sideline would be filled with people standing
four or five deep. We would have 4,000-5,000
people at the game. It was a big event in both
communities.”
The 1960 win began a stretch of eight
straight victories for Palmer for the second time
in history, pushing the school’s advantage in the
series to 26-11-4.
Mother Nature interfered with the traditional start date of the contest in 1968 when the
series, which had always been played either on
or near Veterans Day (or Armistice Day) on the
second Monday in November, had to be post-
poned until Nov. 23.
Ware won the game 18-6, its first win at
home in the series since 1958.
Between 1968 and 1978, neither school won
more than two games in a row.
That changed in 1979, when Ware began a
streak winning five of the next six contests for
its first run of sustained dominance in the series
since the late 1930s into the early 1940s.
Current Ware assistant coach and former
Palmer star player Mark Gallagher was part of
the rivalry during this stretch.
“It is such a great rivalry between the two
schools,” Gallagher said. “It is a great game to
be part of and one that I was very proud to be
part of. I grew up in the rivalry because my father (current Ware head coach Bill Gallagher
and former Ware player) was coaching Palmer
at the time. As I grew up, I had an opportunity
to work on the sideline. Then I had the great opportunity to play in the game for several years.
It is a lot of fun because of the history between
the two towns.”
Palmer picked up wins in four straight games
from 1985-1988 and Ware responded with four
wins and a tie from 1989-1993 before the two
schools traded wins back and forth from 19941996.
The Indians went on their longest winning
streak of the series at eight from 1997-2004.
Since then, Palmer and Ware have each won
five of the last 10 meetings, setting the table for
this year’s meeting on Halloween Day at 1 p.m.
on Saturday at Legion Field.
Tough matchup for opposition Game provides lasting memories
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WARE – It’s not just a football game.
The annual Ware vs. Palmer football game
is a clash not only of athletes and schools, but
one of towns and generations of grandfathers,
fathers and sons on both sides, who have made
football playing an almost hereditary pursuit.
It’s a rivalry steeped in tradition, with bonfires, pep rallies, powder puff games amongst
female students and in the past, some “shenanigans” as older,former players like to categorize
pre-game hijinks by both teams.
Ware resident Dave Moriarty should know.
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Please see MEMORIES, page 17
Ware Season
WARE – Junior Fernando Montelban provides an interesting matchup conundrum when
he lines up on the offensive side of the field
against the opposition.
The imposing presence is tough to defend
against because he is big enough that he can
run over defenders, but in the same respect,
he is agile enough that he can also use his
ability to tun around defenders, as well.
“Fernando is a great weapon on the
offensive side of the football for us,”
Ware first-year head coach Bill Gallagher
said. “He has such great feet. He has a
quickness in his feet that you cannot
teach. He is able to get around defenders when he needs to and he can go
through defenders as well.”
Montelban, who made the tran-
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Ware High School captain Kevin Moriarty kisses the
Rotary Trophy after Ware won in 2001.
Friday, Sept. 11 ............. Home ...........................Dean Tech .................................. 53-0 win
Friday, Sept. 18 ............. Away ............................Smith Voke ................................ 42-14 win
Friday, Sept. 25 ............. Home ...........................McCann Tech ............................. 34-14 loss
Friday, Oct. 9 ................. Away ............................Mohawk .................................... 41-28 win
Friday, Oct. 16 ............... Home ...........................Franklin Tech ............................. 35-21 loss
Friday, Oct. 23 ............... Home ...........................Pathfinder ................................. 20-12 win
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PANTHERS vs. INDIANS
Cheering with friendly contention
Turley Publications photos courtesy of Michael Blazejowski
Left, Michael Blazejowski (center) hands the ball off to Stu Skaza in front of a large throng during the Palmer-Ware game in 1981. Right, Michael Blazejowski of Palmer (15) is chased by Ware’s Ed
Mace during 1983’s Palmer-Ware contest.
RIVALRY GAME FEATURES
INTENSITY, FAMILY TIES
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
Palmer Season
Ursula St. Amand of Palmer grew up in Ware
and has now watched the Palmer-Ware football
rivalry game played through a few generations
of her family. And she learned early on just how
tied her own kin were to the contest. A 1961
graduate of Ware High School, she vividly recalls
one game where her and her friends showed
up to the game decked out in their Ware Indian
headdresses, as was their custom. When Palmer
High seemed to be getting the better of the scoring, the Palmer Panther mascot came over to the
bleachers and started taunting, at which point
she ran up and pulled its “tail.” The mystery person underneath the outfit then removed the giant head.
It was her cousin.
And the family connection runs even deeper
for St. Amand. While Ware won the rivalry game
her first three years of high school, Palmer prevailed the final year. And she met the victorious
quarterback – her husband Jim – at a dance following the game. In subsequent years, of course,
she came to cheer from the other side of the
bleachers just as hard.
She has now watched both their children and
grandchildren take part, and her daughter Andrea Mastalerz, the chairwoman of the Palmer
School Committee, at one point served as the
statistician for the Palmer Panthers.
“I have a lot of pleasant memories over the
decades,” she said. “Back in the day, the whole
town would come to a standstill so people could
attend the pre-game bonfire and rally and especially the game, with thousands of people watching. But who would’ve thought I’d be cheering
for the other side?”
She will be one of many, many with connections to the game that will be supporting her
team this year, with Palmer and Ware slated to
face each other on the gridiron this Saturday,
Oct. 31 at Legion Field in Palmer.
Another Palmer mother who has watched
her children and grandchildren play in the big
rivalry game is Rocqueline Blazejowski, Her son
Michael, who now lives in Ludlow, took part and
now her grandson Mikey (who came up through
the Palmer Cowboys organization) is a junior
member of the varsity squad. Like St. Amand, she
also has ties to the other side as Mikey’s grandfather – Bill Gallagher – was a player in Ware who
later coached the Palmer team and now does the
same for the Indians.
“I understand the game of football a lot more
than I used to after watching the rivalry for so
long,” said Blazejowski. “It’s a lot more fun when
Friday, Sept. 11 ............. Home ...........................McCann Tech ............................. 28-7 loss
Friday, Sept. 25 ............. Away ............................Mohawk .................................... 29-0 win
Thursday, Oct. 1 ............ Away ............................Dean Tech .................................. 41-8 win
Friday, Oct. 9 ................. Home ...........................Pathfinder ................................. 17-14 loss
Friday, Oct. 16 ............... Away ............................Smith Voke ................................ 33-14 win
Saturday, Oct. 24 .......... Away ............................Pioneer Valley Regional............ 20-18 win
Saturday, Oct. 31 .......... Home ...........................Ware .......................................... 1 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6/Saturday, Nov. 7 ..........................TBD ............................................ TBA
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“They still do the parades, but back then
people were more focused on the event and
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in our DNA now. There was one focus – beat
Ware.”
Michael said that with the influx of regional
teams in recent years, the game has lost some of
its luster. But it still has a special meaning, especially for those who remember their own glory
days.
“You do talk about the memories, but when
you’re sitting at the game, you feel like you’re still
part of the team on the field,” he said. “When
good things happen, you feel excited with the
players. But when things don’t go you’re way,
you’re disappointed.”
Through the years, Gary Soltys, a 1989 Ware
High graduate who was a kicker for the football team and later became a basketball coach,
said that the winning side gave their town big
bragging rights.
“You always knew it was going to be a
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Not a stranger to sarcasm, she will sometimes
challenge the male members of her family as
they recap key plays in games fought long ago.
“The older you guys get, the better you were,”
she said.
She attends the rivalry game as often as she
can, though she remembers that at the time she
graduated from Palmer High in 1962, the whole
week leading up to Palmer-Ware was “crazy.”
“We used to fill two buses and headed to
the game,” she said, acknowledging there were
some testy moments for fans. “If Palmer beat
Ware, sometimes we’d have to go back a different way, with people throwing apples and tomatoes at the buses. Records went out the window
with this game.”
Her son Michael, who played quarterback and
safety from 1980 to 1983 at Palmer High, agreed.
He said that game was always the highlight of
the season going back to his earliest memories
of watching and idolizing the players back in the
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Attendance would always reach into the
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INDIANS vs. PANTHERS
Young Indians prepare for big game
By Dave Forbes
WARE – Even when it comes to rivalry games
between two schools with long histories, some
games are bigger than others.
This upcoming contest on Saturday afternoon at Legion Field in Palmer probably belongs
in the upper echelon of meaningful contests as
each side is in the hunt for one of four spots in
the Western Massachusetts Division 6 Tournament, which is set to begin next weekend.
“This is going to be a great game,” Ware
head coach Bill Gallagher said. “A great game
between two long rivals with a little something
extra on the line.”
The heartbeat of the Ware offense rests in
its young players at both quarterback and the
two running back spots. Sophomore Ryan Johnson is in his first year at the quarterback spot
after trading positions with fellow sophomore
Hunter Millier, who was moved to the tailback
position this year.
“Our offense has done a really good job
of coming together this season,” Gallagher
said. “They have been playing really well as of
late.”
The other big threat out of the backfield
is also a newcomer to his position, junior Fernando Montelban. Montelban, who had played
on the offensive line each of the last two years,
moved to the fullback position this year and
has proved to be a very tough player for the
opposition to bring down whether it has been
running the football or catching it out of the
backfield as he has been one of Johnson’s top
targets.
“We have been playing really well as a
group,” Montelban said. “We have been working hard as a group and we need to put in a
good week of practice ahead to get ready for
this game.”
Another big threat on the offensive side of
the ball has been wide receiver Jake Crevier. He
has stepped up and made catches in several key
situations that have helped the team in each of
its wins this season.
Ware has also proved to be a threat on special teams this season, as well, with John Ryan
Murphy, Millier, and Johnson coming up with
big returns that have ended up in touchdowns
or led to scores sin short order shortly thereafter.
On defense, the Indians are going to look
to contain Palmer quarterback Ryan McCarthy,
along with running backs Kyle Mastalerz and
Trevor Blackburn.
“They have some tough players that we are
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Ware quarterback Ryan Johnson (34) will play a
key role on offense.
Panthers look to snap losing skid
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications Sports Correspondent
PALMER – No current player on the Palmer
varsity football team has been able to celebrate a
victory against archrival Ware on the gridiron.
The Panthers (4-2) will be looking to end their
three-game losing streak against the Indians (4-2)
at Legion Field on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is
slated for 1 p.m.
“I can’t wait for the Ware game,” said Palmer junior quarterback Ryan McCarthy following
the Panthers 20-18 come-from-behind road victory against Pioneer Valley Regional, last Saturday
afternoon. “We haven’t beaten Ware since I’ve
been a member of the varsity football team and
I’m really looking forward to getting my first win
against them next week. It’s definitely going to be
the biggest football game so far in my high school
career.”
Despite not posting a victory against the Indians since 2011, the Panthers still hold a slim 43-415 lead in the overall series, which began in 1925.
“We always look forward to playing against
Ware,” said Palmer third-year head coach Peter
Farr, who’s also been the Panthers Athletic Director for the past 28 years. “Both teams are having
a very good season and it should be a very good
game this year.”
Farr took over the coaching reins from Bill Gallagher, who became the Ware head coach this past
summer after being an assistant coach last year.
“I was an assistant football coach under Billy
back in the 1980s,” Farr said. “I do have a lot of
respect for him, but the outcome of the game will
be decided by the players on the field.”
The seniors listed on the Palmer varsity foot-
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Palmer running back Kyle Mastalerz (37) looks to
dash through a big hole.
ball roster are: Sean Serra, Erik Skiver, Anthony Allard, and Jake Crafts, who’s a first-year member of
the varsity football team.
“The game against Ware is always a very big
for us,” Serra said. “It’s just an amazing game to
play in and I’m very excited about it. There are a
lot more fans that come to that game and everyone is talking about it. It’s a huge game.”
Allard and Crafts are two of the seven play-
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sition on offense this season from the offensive
line to the backfield, has also proved to be a
very good pass catcher for first-year quarterback Ryan Johnson. Montelban, who has demonstrated the soft hands needed to catch the
ball on the basketball court the last two winter
seasons, has seen that natural ability translate
to the football field as well.
“He has done such a great job catching the
football for us,” Gallagher said. “There have
been plays where he has caught the ball and
then carried the defender down the field afterwards.”
For those that think Montelban has played
in the backfield before, think again. This is the
first year he has ever played in a ball handling
position in all of his years playing football at the
high school or youth football levels.
“It has been a transition to be able to do
that,” Montelban said. “The hardest thing for
me has been getting used to catching the football. It is something that I worked hard on during the offseason and in practice. I am having
fun doing this now.”
On the defensive side of the ball, he causes
just as many problems for the opposing offense.
Montelban lines up at one of the middle linebacker positions and is quite capable of following the action all over the field.
“He allows for us to do so many things on
defense,” Gallagher said.
There have been several occasions this season where ballcarriers have come in Montelban’s direction with the ball, and he has ended
up either dropping them to the ground quickly
or sending the opposing player backwards.
“I have always played linebacker on defense,” Montelban said. “I like being able to go
in and help stop the other offense.”
It will be interesting to see what happens
when he and the rest of his teammates take on
Palmer at Legion Field at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
of watching his own son Andrew, a player in
Ware Youth Football, be schooled in the tradition of the game.
“I remember when the team won, the bus
would drop them off and they’d parade up and
down Main Street,” said Soltys. “The game is
still something special. It doesn’t matter if the
team is 8-0 or 0-8, when we beat Palmer you
can always say something good came out of the
season. Obviously, when we lose, it’s hard but
there’s always next season.”
But the big wins are always sweet. Shawn
Clark, a former middle linebacker for
the Ware Indians and current Ware
Youth Baseball coach, said he remembers in his senior year, the
Ware side won a lopsided
shutout, and later beat
Palmer again in the playoffs. The team fell short of
the Super Bowl that year.
He has three sons,
one of whom is a graduate and played in the rivalry game and another
one, Aiden Clark, 12,
who is being schooled in
the tradition through the
youth sports program.
“There are a lot of dads who played
in the game who are coaching now, and this is
the biggest game of the year,” said Shawn. “I
love a lot of sports, but when it comes to football, you spend hours and hours practicing for
what might be only 1 ½ hours of playing time.”
Over the years, he knows the stories that are
told about violence in the game, but he said to
ers from Monson High School. They’re able to play
football for Palmer as part of a co-op. The other
Monson players on the Panthers football team
are: junior Connor Manghan, junior Cameron
Johnson, sophomore Tyler Yesu, sophomore Joe
Garceau, and sophomore Andrew Connors.
“We definitely need the players from Monson
High School,” Farr said. “Without the co-op, we
probably wouldn’t be able to field a football team
this year.”
The co-op with Monson will be voted on again
by the other members of the league next spring.
McCarthy, who’s the Panthers second-year
starting quarterback, has passed for more than
300 yards and has rushed for more than 400 yards
in the first seven games of the 2015 season. He’s
also an outstanding field goal kicker and he also
handles the punting duties.
“Ryan has played well so far this season,” Farr
said. “This will be the second time that he started
in the rivalry game against Ware. They do have
some talented athletes on defense, so it’s going to
be a battle for us.”
Serra has enjoyed catching passes from McCarthy during the past couple of years.
“Ryan is just an amazing quarterback,” said
Serra, who sat out last Saturday’s road game
against Pioneer with an injury. “He’s a great athlete and I’ve really enjoyed having him as a teammate.”
Sophomore running back Kyle Mastalerz has
rushed for almost 400 yards in his second season
as a member of the varsity team.
“Kyle is only a sophomore, but he’s having a
great year,” Farr said. “He did get a little bit of
Please see PANTHERS, page 17
some extent, those memories are “overblown.”
“I grew up on the Bondsville-Ware line and
I used to play in Palmer youth sports. When the
high school sports season was over, I used to
play with Palmer kids in the summer leagues,”
he said. “They’re your enemies, but you love
them, just the same.”
That doesn’t mean that the players and
coaches don’t engage in some well-meaning
trash talk, he acknowledged.
“Even with my son in youth sports, we
sometimes ride the kids about the rivalry,” he
said. “We might say to a kid who screws up, ‘If
you’re going to do that, you might as well put
on blue.’”
Of course, the Palmer colors are blue and
white; the Ware team dons green and white.
Tyler Goodfield, a member of the Ware High
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Jacob Crevier
Travis Paydos
Alan Provost
Joseph Hebert
Jacob Boynton
Brandon Gatts
James Cote
Ryan Johnson
Kaden Toledo
Austin Fuller
Ryan Murphy
John Bourget
Alexander St. Cyr
Tyler Enos
Alex Carver
Jonathan Bechard
Cameron Brown
Devon Koczur
Mason Ghidinelli
Derel Ghidinelli
Dalton Allard
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Jeff Pardo
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Trevor Blackburn
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Dylan Tenczar
Kyle Mastalerz
Cameron Johnson
Zach Germaine
Christopher McGrath
Joe Garceau
Shea Monty
Andrew Connors
Anthony Allard
Cody Matthews
Gabriel Dupuis
Jacob Crafts
Mitchell Domnarski
Erik Skiver
Matt Marchand
Connor Managhan
Martin Cunningham
Samuel Kokoski
Joe Chacon
Riley Williams
Cam Walch
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School Class of 2010 and former player, said he
returns every year to the Palmer-Ware game.
Aside from his own history with the team, he
said the game is always one of the most fun
to watch because both teams will play at their
best, regardless of where they are in the standings during the rest of the season.
“If you talk to former players, many of
them will remember the scores for every Palmer-Ware game they played in,” he said. “You
know when the season starts there are two
goals for the players, win the Super Bowl and
beat Palmer. You know they’ll be firing off the
ball from the opening kickoff.”
He said winning either game is exhilarating.
Conversely, seeing the other team walk out
on the field and hoist the trophy can
be devastating.
Like others who have both
played and watched in the
game, he said a favorite pastime is going over plays in
one game or other.
“I’ll look out during the
game and remember where
I was on the field when I
played,” said Goodfield.
“One of my best friend’s
brother is now on the Ware
team and we watched him
come up through the youth
teams. When it comes right
down to it, Palmer and Ware probably
aren’t all that different in that you can look
across the field, or the bleachers, and see people who may have struggled to get numbers on
the field or have struggled in their lives. But on
this day, it just comes down to who wants it
more.”
Saturday, October 31st, 2015, 1:00 p.m., Legion Field, Palmer
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Scores through
the years
This is the 90th meeting between the
two schools. Palmer leads the all-time
series 43-41-5.
1925
1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
1932
1933
1934
1935
1936
1937
1938
1939
1940
1941
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
1948
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1952
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1954
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1959
Palmer
Ware
Palme
Palme
Ware
Ware
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Ware
Palmer
Ware
Ware
Ware
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
No game
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Ware
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Ware
Ware
Ware
0
13
13
13
13
13
6
34
32
14
14
12
0
26
13
6
0
39
62
Ware
Palmer
Ware
Ware
Palmer
Palmer
Ware
Ware
Ware
Ware
Ware
Palmer
Ware
Palmer
Palmer
Palmer
Ware
Ware
Ware
0
7
7
6
2
6
0
0
0
13
13
6
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
15
0
13
14
24
51
25
32
32
34
6
13
54
10
24
Ware
0
Ware
0
Ware
6
Palmer 7
Ware
0
Ware
6
Ware
14
Ware
13
Ware
13
Ware
13
Ware
0
Ware
6
Palmer 13
Palmer 0
Palmer 14
(win Guard Trophy)
1960
Palmer 14
Ware
0
1961
Palmer 22
Ware
14
1962
Palmer 14
Ware
0
1963
Palmer 28
Ware
14
1964
Palmer 28
Ware
6
1965
Palmer 28
Ware
0
1966
Palmer 34
Ware
6
1967
Palmer 13
Ware
6
1968
Ware
18
Palmer 6
(snowstorm moved game to Nov. 23)
1969
Palmer 42
Ware
6
1970
Ware
12
Palmer 6
1971
Ware
6
Palmer 2
1972
Palmer 26
Ware
9
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Palmer 14
Ware
12
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Ware
14
Palmer 6
1975
Ware
18
Palmer 6
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Palmer 8
Ware
0
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Ware
20
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Palmer 6
Ware
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Ware
38
Palmer 12
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Ware
21
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Ware
27
Palmer 0
1982
Palmer 12
Ware
6
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Ware
10
Palmer 6
1984
Ware
7
Palmer 0
1985
Palmer 26
Ware
6
1986
Palmer 34
Ware
14
1987
Palmer 16
Ware
0
1988
Palmer 14
Ware
12
1989
Ware
21
Palmer 7
1990
Ware
28
Palmer 6
1991
Ware
14
Palmer 14
1992
Ware
46
Palmer 0
1993
Ware win (score unknown)
1994
Palmer win (score unknown)
1995
1996
Palmer win (score unknown)
1997
Ware
28
Palmer 6
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1999
Ware
42
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2000
Ware
34
Palmer 0
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2002
2003
2004
Ware
43
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2005
Palmer 12
Ware
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Ware
8
Palmer 6
2007
Palmer 26
Ware
6
2008
Palmer 33
Ware 0
2009
Ware
16
Palmer 6
2010
Palmer 33
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Palmer
21
Ware
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2012
Ware
29
Palmer 20
2013
Ware
20
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2014
Ware
14
Palmer 0
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MEMORIES
“If you played, you took part in the town’s
sports history,” said Moriarty. “Family generations have taken part in this contest.”
This year that history gets a little richer as Bill
Gallagher, who was an assistant WHS coach last
year, returns to Ware as the head football coach,
along with his son, Mark, as assistant coach.
“He lived in Ware as a kid, he played football
for Ware in the late ‘50s and ‘60s,” Moriarty said.
“He coached most of his 44-year career at Palmer
High School, so now he comes full circle and will
face the team that he once coached. He’s considered the dean of high school football in Western
Mass.”
Gallagher may be one of the most prominent
examples of the father-son links on the gridiron,
but he’s not alone.
Roland Gratton, who played Ware football in
the 1980s, loved playing and can still remember
how exciting it felt to have all the seats filled and
see the field surrounded three-deep with onlookers, said watching his sons play far exceeded the
thrill of his own. He has also coached Ware Youth
Football teams for many years.
“I’ve got to tell you that in all the years I
played football and coached football, the greatest experience of my life was watching my two
boys play,” he said. The peak was the year his
oldest son Joe, who was a senior, and Randy, his
youngest son who was a sophomore, both played
on the team.
That particular year it snowed like crazy,
and people had to bring snowblowers down although they ended up clearing it mostly by hand,
he said.
One of the traditions, playing at Ware’s Memorial Field, changed in the late 1990s when the
new Ware High School opened with its own field,
where the game is now played.
“It was a big day for everybody,” Moriarty
said. “If the game was being played in Ware,
Main Street was dead, the streets were empty,
and that was true of Palmer if the game was
being played there. The whole town would be
there.”
When it was played at Memorial Field, older
residents felt more like it was the town’s team, he
said, while now it is considered more the school’s
team.
No matter whose team it is considered, it’s
still an important event in the life of the town.
While attendance may be down to closer to
1,000 onlookers compared to the 5,000 to 6,000,
Moriarty said.
“The games stay with the players their whole
life,” he said. “It provides a year of bragging
rights and the right to keep the Rotary Club Trophy in your school’s trophy case.”
The Rotary Club takes back the trophy at a dinner held for the players and coaches a few days before the big game, and then a Rotarian is on hand
to give it to the winning team on game day.
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Dave Moriarty, is now in his 20th year as a sports broadcaster for Ware Community Television, and still loves
each and every game. He is also a former Ware High School football player, and his son Kevin Moriarty also
played Ware football.
It’s also a reunion of sorts. “Two teams, two
towns and generations of former players reunite
at the event,” Moriarty said. “You see guys you
played with and guys you played against.”
At Veterans’ Memorial Field, the Ware River
News had a link to the history of Ware football,
when the field house was named after William H.
Dearden, the editor of the paper at the time. He
was also a member of the special committee that
created the athletic field, which was dedicated
in 1948.
“It was a big tradition, everyone looked forward to it, parents and grandparents and players
and everybody else,” Gratton said. “There was so
much tradition and hoopla.”
Of course the traditions included shenanigans,
such as Palmer players painting blue paw prints
down Route 32 into Ware or setting shrubbery
that used to be in front of the old high school
building on fire or burning the name Palmer
High into the grass with bleach, Gratton said.
Perhaps the most surprising prank was the
removal of huge, plastic rooster that used to be
outside Joe’s Diner on Route 20 in Palmer only to
be found that bright, sunny Saturday morning on
Ware’s pitcher’s mound in Memorial Field. “That
was just, wow, unbelievable,” said Moriarty.
PANTHERS
playing time last year as a freshman and he has a
couple of big games this season.”
Mastalerz rushed for 101 yards in a road victory against Dean Tech at the beginning of October.
A couple of the other Panthers offensive
weapons are sophomore running back Kyle Mastalerz, junior fullback Mike Blazejowski, junior
Trevor Blackburn, freshman Dylan Tenczar, and
Gratton remembered the pranks with a
chuckle, but said players knew better than to get
involved in any of them. “If you wanted to play,
you just didn’t have anything to do with them,”
he said. “And I wanted to play.”
Tradition would not be complete without
mentioning “the dean of area sports broadcasting,” Wayne Higney. He attended Ware High
School, played football for Ware and coached
the team later on, and has now been broadcasting the games for WARE, for 40 years.
“As far back as I can remember, he’s been at
every game,” said Moriarty. “I think he’s attended more games than anyone I know with the
possible exception of Bill Gallagher.”
For Moriarty, broadcasting Ware sports games
is a way to stay in touch with town athletes and
to watch them grow.
“Every year, there is at least one kid who just
touches your heart,” he said. “When I’m broadcasting, I get there two hours before the game.
I sit and talk with the kids, where I pick up little
tidbits that add to the broadcast. It’s just really
special and you get to watch them grow up.”
It seems it’s true, as Moriarty says, “the games
stay with players their whole life.”
Serra, who’s expected to play against Ware.
The Panthers key defensive players are sophomore Mitch Domnarski, Tenczar, Mastalerz, McCarthy, Blackburn, and Skiver.
The Panthers assistant coaches are Levi Hanson, Matt Marciniec, and Kevin Biron, who’s been
involved in the rivalry game against Ware for almost 30 years.
The Panthers players are hoping to be celebrating a victory against Ware around 3 p.m. on
Saturday.
One of the key players on offense is sophomore
Hunter Millier (3), who is a threat both to catch
the ball and run with it out of the backfield.
INDIANS
going to have to try and stop,” Gallagher said.
“We are going to have to have a really good
week of practice to get ready for them.”
As always, the key to success who can dictate the pace of play.
By 3 p.m. or so on Saturday, it should be
known for both the Panthers and the Indians
whether they are in the playoff picture or not.
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Right, Palmer quarterback Ryan McCarthy (13)
looks to fire a pass down the field. Above, Palmer running back Trevor Blackburn (25) has his
eyes looking up the field on this run.
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By: Dave Smigiel
WARE - Last Call was getting 22 pins per string against the
Slow Burners and came away with
a seven-zip victory. They didn’t
need a single pin as their wins were
by 48, 28 and 39 (Pinfall by 115-1413-1298). Zeke Sicard was tops
for Last Call at 289 with Joe Szczepanek, Mr. Consistency, registering three 96’s (288) and Carl Dewey a 116 single and 287 triple. The
best the Burners could manage was
Scott Radisic’s 111 and 298. Last
Call has recorded three shutouts in
a row after getting off to a rocky
start this year. They have W’s in 11
straight matches.
The Cannonballs got back to
their winning ways with a shutout
of the Incredibowls as they took
pinfall by 38 (1455-1417). Keith
Marchessault led the way with his
league leading 351 series which resulted from strings of 133 (high this
week), 104 and 114. His timely
114 pulled out the third by two pins. Aiding was Micah Hinckley at 322
(110 and 127 singles) and Dennis
Milton a string two 110. They posted a BIG 509 second string in their
win. Billy Brunk was out front for
the Incredibowls at 338 (116, 120,
102) while Pete Swistak added 322
(111 and 118). As a result of their
win, the Cannonballs have surged
to the top of the Western Division.
Our third shutout went to the
Brew Crew over the Phantoms
as pinfall went to the Crew by 87
(1401-1314). In the opener, it was
Ronzo Oparowski’s excellent 101
that secured their nine pin win. Scotty Brewster took over from
there with his second string 99 and
final string 112. Scott topped his
Crew at 303. The Phantoms had a
tough night as they couldn’t top the
century mark and could only come
up with a 266 by Nate Sansoucy.
Our final whitewash went to
“Casper & friends” as the Night
Hawks laid an egg with losses by
two, seven and 15 pins (Pinfall by
24 —1092-1068). Dave Smigiel
was the lone bright spot for the
Hawks as his 309 included singles
of 108 and 111.
Fuzo’s decisioned the Narutowicz 5-2. They took the first by
four pins as Ryan Balicki’s 110 and
Todd Prescott’s 113 did the trick. Fuzo’s posted a 500 team single and
an easy win in the second which
resulted from Kevin Slattery’s 96,
Gary Delisle’s 102, Ryan’s 112
and Todd’s 127. The Towicz salvaged their points in the finale by
20 as all four Fuzo’s bowlers were
in the 80’s. Todd led the victors at
325 with Ryan at 304 while Mike
Midura topped the barmen with his
128 and 314. Dan Trzpit followed
with a pair of 104’s and 304 in the
losing effort. Pinfall to Fuzo’s by
eight (1360-1352).
Our final match went to Sandri
who slipped past the short-handed
Snappers 5-2 with pinfall decided
by six pins (1342-1336). Aaron
Sandridge was the best for Sandri
with his 110 and 114 singles (317). Ed Stachowicz led the Shellmen at
301 (103 and 111) with Rusty Lambert contributing a 105 opener.
The top three triples this week
belonged to: Keith Marchessault
with 351, Bill Brunk 338 and Todd
Prescott 325. The top three singles
were rolled by: Keith with 133,
Mike Midura 128 and Todd 127.
PALMER ❙ From page 13
Following a 33-yard run by
senior Kyle Wheeler, Dobosz gave
his team a 6-0 lead with a 3-yard
TD run with 9:39 left in opening
quarter.
A run on the two-point conversion play was stopped short of
the end zone by the Palmer defense.
On Palmer’s next offensive
series, Pioneer sophomore Josh
Baker intercepted a pass at the
Palmer 41.
This time it took seven plays
before Dobosz reached the end
zone on a 2-yard run with 4:41 left
in the first quarter.
A pass on the two-point conversion play was incomplete giving the home team a 12-0 advantage.
With 2:00 left in the quarter,
sophomore Kyle Mastalerz recovered a fumble at the Pioneer’s 29,
which started to change the tide
for the Palmer Panthers.
“We did make a couple of
costly mistakes at the start of the
game,” McCarthy said. “Then we
played our hearts out after that and
we got the win. We just wanted it
a little more than they did and it
feels awesome.”
Following two runs each by
McCarthy and Mastalerz, McCarthy tossed a 5-yard TD pass to
junior Mike Blazejowski with 3
seconds remaining in the opening
quarter.
The extra point attempt sailed
wide right, making the score 126.
Palmer would take the lead
for the first time with 1:05 left
in the first half when McCarthy
scored on a 10-yard run capping
off a quick four play drive covering 65 yards. The key play of the
series was a 34-yard run by junior
Trevor Blackburn on first down.
McCarthy made the extra
point attempt giving Palmer a one
point lead at halftime.
“It was extremely important
for us to have the lead at halftime,” McCarthy said. “It just set
the tone for the second half.”
Pioneer would retake the lead
at 18-13 three minutes into the
second half when junior Alex Tyson completed a 5-yard TD pass
to senior Zach Lambert.
Late in the third quarter,
Palmer freshman Dylan Tenczar
partially blocked a punt, which
gave the Panthers that ball at the
Pioneer 46-yard line.
Following a 14 run by McCarthy down the right sideline,
he completed a 32-yard TD pass
to Blackburn, who made a diving
catch in the end zone after it deflected off a Pioneer defender with
1:15 left in the quarter.
“That was just an awesome
catch by Trevor,” McCarthy said.
“He’s just a great athlete.”
McCarthy, who’s also a very
talented athlete, added the extra
point giving Palmer a 20-18 lead.
The Palmer defense, which
was led by Tenczar, Mastalerz,
McCarthy, Blackburn, and senior
Erik Skiver, took over the spotlight during the fourth quarter.
Pioneer got as close to reaching the end zone as the 31-yard
line before being forced to turn
year, which qualified her team for
the Division 3 Tournament.
“I just didn’t want them to
score any goals against me today,”
O’Connell said. “This has always
been a very big game for us and
we were very excited when we
beat them last year. We’re still
hoping to make the postseason
tournament this year, but it’s a
great feeling posting another shutout against Monson.”
O’Connell posted her third
shutout in a row and her fifth of
the regular season.
“O’Connell was definitely
a big factor in this game today,”
Degnan said. “We’ve faced some
pretty good keepers so far this
year and she’s one of the better
ones. She’s a very good keeper.”
Marciano decided to move
Cavanaugh from her normal forward position back to defense in
the second meeting of the season
against Monson. Cavanaugh has
scored a team-high nine goals.
“I asked Savannah to play defense because we needed an extra
body back there,” Marciano said.
“Our defense played very well.”
The other members of the
Lady Panthers defensive unit are
sophomore Ashley Lukas, junior
Hannah Zajchowski, Young and
Sablak.
Down at the other end of the
field, Garon, who’s the Lady Mustangs starting keeper, posted her
fifth consecutive shutout and her
ninth overall.
“Not allowing any goals is
something that we pride ourselves
on,” Degnan said. “Garon only
made one save in this game, but
we’ve been playing very well as a
group defensively.
The members of the Mustangs
defensive unit are sophomore Lauren Medeiros, sophomore Hannah
Hicks, Zollo and Lauren Murphy.
The Lady Mustangs had nine
shots on goal and six corner kicks
during the first 40 minutes of the
contest.
O’Connell made a save on a
corner kick by junior midfielder
Mykaela O’Connell
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GOLF ❙ From page 13
round for Palmer with a 79. Matt Gazelle
was second with a 77, while Zach Handzel and Emma McCloskey each fired an
88. Rod Squirer added a 97, while Brandon LaFrennie came in at 101.
Joe Conkey and Jake Allard competed as individuals for Pathfinder. Conley had an 86 and Allard a 100.
Palmer quarterback Ryan McCarthy (13) runs to his right as Kyle Mastalerz (37) looks for someone to block.
the ball over on downs with 49
seconds left in the game.
The Palmer offense was able
to run out the clock and it was an
enjoyable bus ride home.
Tim Peterson is a sports
correspondent for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
GIRLS SOCCER ❙ From page 13
niors, who played in their final
high school soccer match against
Monson, are: Olivia Murray, Gabby Lukas, Savannah Cavanaugh,
Kaitlyn McHugh, Jennica Sablak, Kaitlin Young, Avery Pedro,
Molly Lombardi and Mykaela
O’Connell.
“We have nine very good seniors this year,” Marciano said.
“All of them have worked very
hard and they’re awesome kids.”
While the Lady Panthers players were very excited at the end of
the match, the Lady Mustangs,
who played their fourth match of
the week, entered the final week
of the regular season with a 13-03 overall record.
“I thought we played very
well in this match today,” said
Monson head coach Eric Degnan.
“We did have a lot of scoring opportunities, especially during the
second half, but we held them to
only one shot.”
The Lady Mustangs also captured the league title for the eighth
year in a row with a 5-0-1 mark.
“It’s always nice to win your
league title,” Degnan added. “We
just want to continue to play well
heading into the postseason tournament.”
Monson, who should be the
top-seeded team in Division 4,
was scheduled to play their senior
day game against Southwick on
Tuesday afternoon before playing
at Hampshire on Friday night.
The eight seniors listed on the
Lady Mustangs varsity roster are
Haley Richard, Aly Jarvis, Megan
McGuill, Meghan Leach, Lauren
Murphy, Allie Zollo, Thalia Pagan, and Emily Garon.
While the Lady Mustangs
outshot the Lady Panthers, 23-1,
O’Connell, whose Palmer’s starting goalkeeper, made seven saves.
“Mykaela just played a great
game today,” Marciano said. “She
made a couple of very big saves.”
O’Connell also posted a 1-0
shutout in the second meeting of
the season against Monson in a
night game at Legion Field last
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Monson’s Meghan Leach (10) looks to send the ball up the field as Palmer’s Hannah Zajchowski (6) and Savannah Cavanaugh (3) defend.
Murphy qualified to compete at
states as an individual
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PATHFINDER ❙ From page 13
punt the ball on that series.
With 7:55 left in the first half, Pathfinder sophomore running back Keanon
Decker capped off a seven play scoring
drive, which covered 51 yards, with a 15yard TD run.
The Indians managed to keep the onepoint lead, as the extra point attempt sailed
wide right.
Pathfinder senior running back Aaron
Rocheleau, who carried the ball four times
on the first scoring drive, had seven more
carries on the Pioneers next offensive series.
Rocheleau was one of the only bright
spots for the Pioneers, as he finished the
game with a total of 170 rushing yards.
“Aaron is becoming a very good running back,” Pope said. “We’re expecting
him to run for 1,000 yards this year. We
needed more than just him to carry the
load tonight.”
The Pioneers drive ended with a 32yard made field goal by junior Andrew Roman, who’s also the starting quarterback.
The Pioneers didn’t keep the 9-7 lead
for very long, as Ware junior Joe Hebert
returned the ensuing kickoff 65 yards up
the middle for a touchdown.
“The first time that Pathfinder kickoff
to us, it was a low kick and Joe just fell on
it,” Gallagher said. “I told him to pick up
the ball and run with it on the next kickoff. He wound up scoring a touchdown
and it was probably the biggest play of the
game.”
Ware held a 13-9 halftime advantage,
as the extra point attempt was missed.
The Pathfinder offense put together
a 15-play drive, which took 8:00 to complete, at the start of the second half. The
drive concluded with Roman making a 36yard field goal with 2:01 left in the quarter
slicing the deficit to 13-12.
On the final play of the third quarter,
Johnson scored his second rushing touchdown of the game on a 21-yard run. Crevier’s extra point increased the Indians lead
to eight points at 20-12.
“The offensive line made the holes
for the running backs and me,” Johnson
said. “We just came out ready to play and
it was a very good team win tonight. We’re
now looking forward to the game against
Palmer next Saturday.”
The Ware defense, which was led by
sophomore Jayson Jamilowski, junior Fernando Montalbon, junior Jeff Desjardins,
senior Brandon Gatts, and Millier was able
to keep the Indians off the scoreboard in
the fourth quarter.
“I thought the defense came up big in
the second half. We shut them out in the
fourth quarter,” Gallagher said. “I’m very
proud of the effort by the entire team tonight.”
Both teams will be playing another
big game on Saturday afternoon.
BOYS SOCCER ❙ From page 13
Monson’s Bryanna Murphy (13) looks to play the ball away from Palmer’s Madison Stahelski (4).
Bryanna Murphy during the 15th
minute.
Monson junior forward Jen
Fabrykcki had three shots on goal
during the first half.
The Lady Panthers keeper
made five saves in the first half
and two more in the second half.
Palmer’s only shot on goal
was by Cavanaugh 20:00 into the
second half.
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game ceremony, are midfielder Ramon
Dole, defender Brandon Curry, and defender Shane Mercier.
“All three of our seniors are very hard
workers,” Senecal said. “They’ve done
everything that I’ve asked them to do this
year.”
Two minutes into the opening half,
Foley dribbled the ball down the right sideline before firing a low shot into the left
corner past freshman goalkeeper Cody
Kozlik, who missed several games with an
injury. Foley’s first goal of the game was
assisted by seventh grade forward Alex
Johnson.
Foley’s second goal came on a header
following a corner kick by James during
the 19th minute from the left corner, which
increased the Indians lead to 2-0.
Pathfinder got on the scoreboard two
minutes later on a goal by junior midfielder
Teddy King, which was assisted by sophomore forward Delwin Martin.
During the 36th minute, King blasted
a shot from point blank range into the back
of the net tying the score at 2-2. The Pioneers second goal was assisted by freshman defender Alex Morley.
The turning point of the match took
place in the final seconds of the first half.
It looked like Kozlik had made a save
on a breakaway shot by Ware junior forward Jake Thompson, but referee Jimmy
Rodrigues awarded the Indians a penalty
kick following a foul in the box.
Ethan Hill took the P.K. and he lined a
shot into the upper right corner giving the
visitors the lead back at 3-2.
Rodrigues then issued a straight red
card to Kozlik after he allegedly threw the
ball at the referee’s back.
“We had a chance to end our season
on a high note and then my starting goalkeeper gets a red card, which I disagreed
with,” Senecal said. “We made a very good
comeback in the first half and that was a
big momentum swing in the game. It was
very difficult for us playing a man down
during the second half.”
Kozlik, who’ll also be suspended for
the last game this season and the season
opener next year, was replaced by Dole.
Foley scored his third goal of the
match a minute into the second half, which
extended the Indians lead to 4-2. James
was credited with his second assist of the
contest.
The Indians kept the Pioneers off the
scoreboard during the rest of the second
half and they’ll be playing a meaningful
game in November for the first time since
2013.
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Death notices
Kwasnik, Frances
(Tetreault) Picco.
Died Oct. 23, 2015.
Funeral Mass Nov.
7, 2015. St. Patrick’s
Church, Monson.
Piechota, Eugene P.
Died Oct. 20, 2015.
Funeral services Oct.
24, 2015. Beers & Story
Palmer Funeral Home.
Nahabedian, Doris S.
Died Oct. 14, 2015.
Funeral Mass Oct. 21,
2015. Bethany Charismatic Catholic Church,
Brimfield.
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her retirement. Fran
was a gourmet cook
and loved cooking for
her large family especially at their summer
home in Scarborough,
Maine where they vacationed together.
She will be greatly
missed by those she
leaves behind including her beloved children, Robert
Picco Jr. of Manchester, New
Hampshire, Gary Picco and his
wife Mary of Brimfield, Dale
Genholt and her husband Paul of
Monson, Glenn and his wife Fran
of Colorado and Jody’s husband
Scott Flowers; 12 grandchildren,
Kyle, Carly, Cria, Sophia, Bobby,
Lucia, Elena and Whitney Picco,
Cory and Ross Flowers, and Tammi and Zachary Genholt; three
great grandchildren; 32 nieces
and nephews; and sister Helen Cox.
She was also predeceased by brothers,
George Jr., Norman
and Ronald Tetreault,
and sister Jean Skowyra. Fran also leaves
her Kwasnik family of
six children, Nancy,
Steven, Cindy, Eric,
Brian and Michael, and six grandchildren.
Services are being held from
Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge
St., Monson. A funeral Mass will
be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11
a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 22
Green St. in Monson. Memorial
donations may be made American Cancer Society, 30 Speen
St., Framingham, MA 01701. For
details visit lombardfuneralhome.
com.
Doris S. Nahabedian, 84
PALMER — Doris S. Nahabedian, 84, was taken home by
the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 14,
2015, at Wing Memorial Hospital
with her family by her side.
Born in Palmer, Sept. 23,
1931, she was the daughter of
the late Romeo and Ines (Fabiani) Lenard. Doris was a graduate of Palmer High School and a
lifelong resident of Palmer. After
graduating from high school she
was employed by Palmer National Bank, later known as Bank of
New England, and retired as the
branch manager after a 38-year
career. Doris loved to travel and
shared many wonderful trips with
her husband. She also loved to
cook, bake, knit, garden, and play
cards with her good friends.
Throughout her adult life she
performed many civic duties including serving on the Planning
Board, the Historical Commission, and the Bicentennial Commission. She also volunteered
her time, sharing her love for
music at Monson Developmental Center, Ludlow Correctional
Facility, Holyoke Soldiers Home,
and many other retirement com-
munities. Her dedication to assisting those
in need brought her
to volunteer at Loaves
and Fishes, bringing
warmth to many during
the holiday seasons.
Also, Doris instituted
a self-help group for
people struggling with
agoraphobia at Wing
Memorial Hospital.
She was a communicant of
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
for many years. During this time
she wrote, published, and directed seven minstrels as a fundraiser for this church. The latter
decades of her life brought her
to Bethany Charismatic Catholic
Church in Brimfield, where she
was the director of music. Her
love for performing continued as
she again produced and directed
shows to raise funds in support of
the church. In addition, throughout her life she performed with
Quaboag Players, Sweet Adelines
and the Dan Kane Singers.
She will be deeply missed by
her daughter Pauline Shumway
and her husband Msgr. Gregory
Shumway; along with
her two granddaughters, Danielle Shumway
and her partner Angela
Bryan, and Nicole Davini and her husband
Simon Davini. She also
had a special place in
her heart for her great
granddaughter Meghan
Topor and her great
grandsons, Archie and
Max Bryan.
Besides her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband Paul;
her son Dennis; and two brothers,
Nando and Roy Lenard. She also
leaves her sisters-in-law, Catherine and Genevieve, and many
nieces and nephews.
A funeral Mass was held
Oct. 21 at Bethany Charismatic
Catholic Church. Burial followed
in The Mass Veterans’ Memorial
Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of
flowers and to honor Doris’ memory, the family has requested that
donations be made to Bethany
Charismatic Catholic Church,
P.O. Box 607, Palmer, MA 01069.
Visit www.beersandstory.com for
more information.
Eugene P. Piechota, 70
PALMER — Eugene P.
Piechota, 70, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Oct. 20,
2015 with his family by his side.
Born Nov. 13, 1944 in Palmer, he was the son of Peter and
Pauline (Claus) Piechota. Eugene
was a resident of Palmer for over
45 years. He retired from Charles
C. Lewis Co in Springfield in
2007 after many years of em-
ployment as a machinist. He was
an avid sports fan and enjoyed
watching the Red Sox and Patriots. Eugene’s greatest passion
was his family and most especially his granddaughters.
He will be dearly missed by
his wife Joyce (Pikul); his two
children, Todd Piechota of Palmer
and Tracie and her husband Paul
Fradet of North Attleboro; his
granddaughters, Eva and Amelia;
and his sister Dorothy Pasternak
of New Hampshire.
Services were held Oct. 24
from the Beers & Story Palmer
Funeral Home. Donations may
be made in his name to Springfield Rescue Mission, 19 Bliss
St, Springfield, MA 01105. For
details, visit www.beersandstory.
com.
Trips To Take
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This listing is for nonprofit sponsored trips.
Please send all pertinent information, including who is sponsoring the trip, when the trip is
taking place, the trip destination, how much it costs,
and contact information for interested travelers,
to: Journal Register, Trips to Take, Attn. Douglas
Farmer, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069.
On Nov. 15, 2015, the Sons of Amvets will
sponsor a bus trip to Mohegan Sun Casino. The bus
leaves from Amvets Post #74 in Three Rivers at 8:30
a.m. and departs from the casino at 4 p.m. Tickets
are $25 and can be picked up at the post.
On Nov. 21, 2015, Operation Friendship will
sponsor a bus trip to New York City. The bus leaves
the Palmer Kmart at 6:45 a.m. with a pickup at Chicopee Home Depot at 7:15 a.m., arriving at NYC
at approximately 10:30 a.m. You have the day to
do whatever you want. The bus departs the city
promptly at 6:30 p.m. returning to Chicopee at approximately 10 p.m. and Palmer at 10:30 p.m. The
cost is $50 per seat. For tickets, call or email Lisa at
413-283-8425 or [email protected].
On May 15, 2016, Crossway Christian Church
will sponsor a tour of Israel and Petra. Have you
ever dreamed of walking where Jesus did, sailing on
the Sea of Galilee, floating in the Dead Sea or seeing Jerusalem, the Holy City? Pastors Dennis and
Heather Marais of Crossway Christian Church in
Three Rivers will be leading a two-week trip to Israel, including a short visit to Petra in Jordan. If you
are interesting in knowing more about this trip, contact Heather Marais at 413-893-9114 or musadh@
aol.com.
Departing May 15, 2016, the Monson Bellmen
are sponsoring a 12-day trip to the National Parks
of America. Highlights are Scottsdale, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Salt Lake
City, Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks,
Old Faithful, Sheridan, Bighorn Mountains, Mount
Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial. Must book
by Nov. 16, 2015. Call Carolyn for a flyer or to book
at 267-3421. Free ride to the airport and back from
Monson.
Departing June 20, 2016, the Monson Bellmen
are sponsoring a five-day trip to Spotlight on New
BOSTON — State Rep. Todd
M. Smola (R-Warren) joined his colleagues in the state House of Representatives to unanimously pass a
bill that makes trafficking fentanyl, a
powerful opioid, a crime punishable
by up to 20 years in prison. Fentanyl
is a pain reliever similar to, but more
potent than morphine. The medication can be purchased legally with
a prescription but is also produced
in illegal drug labs. In recent years,
fentanyl has increasingly been found
laced in heroin.
“I was pleased to vote today to
strengthen our Commonwealth’s
anti-drug laws,” said Smola. “It is
critical that legislators, law enforcement officials and medical providers work together to fight the opioid
crisis in Massachusetts. This bill is a
step in the right direction.”
H3755 allows prosecutors to
charge people in possession of more
than 10 grams of fentanyl with the
more serious crime of trafficking.
Illegal fentanyl use has been on the
rise in Massachusetts. In 2013, Massachusetts State Police found five
cases where heroin was laced with
fentanyl. In 2014, there were 170
cases. This year, there have already
been 473 cases.
The bill passed the House by a
vote of 152-0 and now moves to the
Senate.
PALMER
the scene of property damage; and a
marked lanes violation.
MONSON
The Palmer Police Department
responded to 333 calls from Oct. 20
to Oct. 26. The department made
eight arrests or summons for arrest.
Those arrested will appear at a future date in Palmer District Court
and are innocent until proven guilty.
Saturday, Oct. 24
The Monson Police Department
responded to 176 calls from Oct. 18
to Oct. 24. The department made
three arrests or summons for arrest.
Those arrested will appear at a future date in Palmer District Court
and are innocent until proven guilty.
Police Logs
Frances Picco Kwasnik, 81
SOMERS,
Connecticut
— Frances (Cookie) Tetreault
Picco Kwasnik, 81, of Somers,
Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her
family on Oct. 23, 2015.
She was predeceased by her
first husband, Robert Picco, who
died Dec. 7, 1987. She later married Andrew Kwasnik, originally
of Monson, who passed away on
Oct. 13 of this year. She was also
predeceased by a daughter Jody
Flowers.
She was born Feb. 11, 1934
in Holland, Massachusetts, the
daughter of the late George A.
and Frances (Royal) Tetreault.
Fran grew up in Holland and later
moved to Brimfield and graduated from the Hitchcock Free
Academy. She worked many
years as a purchasing agent at
Wing Memorial Hospital until
House targets fentanyl trafficking
Thursday, Oct. 22
Tony Sanchez, 46, of 99 Boles
St., Apt. #1, Springfield, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. on North Main Street
in Palmer on a warrant.
Rafael Gautier, 49, of 51 Lester
St., Springfield, was arrested at 2:33
a.m. on North Main Street in Palmer
on charges of possession/consumption of an alcoholic beverage in an
open container (ordinance); motor
vehicle lights violation; and license
not in possession.
Stephen Salerno Jr., 25, of 645
Westfield Rd. Apt. #B, West Springfield, was arrested at 6:11 p.m. on
Wilbraham Street in Palmer on
charges of shoplifting by concealing
merchandise and interfering with a
police officer (common law)
Friday, Oct. 23
Nicholas J. Loglisci, 28, of 11
King Ave., Monson, was arrested at
10:23 p.m. on South Main Street in
Palmer on charges of operating under the influence of liquor; negligent
operation of a motor vehicle; leaving
Bryan Joseph Pietras, 22, of 6
Park St., Apt. #1, Belchertown, was
arrested at 1:30 a.m. on Palmer Road
in Three Rivers on charges of operating under the influence of liquor;
negligent operation of a motor vehicle; and failing to stop/yield.
Haley A Sanderson, 29, homeless, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. at
the intersection of Central and Park
streets in Palmer on a charge of disorderly conduct (town ordinance)
David J Desantis, 33, of 790
Main St., Warren, will be summoned
to Palmer District Court on charges
of operating under the influence of
liquor; negligent operation of a motor vehicle; marked lanes violation;
failure to wear a seatbelt; and having
no inspection/sticker.
Sunday, Oct. 25
Erica Danielle Cartagena, 27,
of 74 Irvington St., Springfield, was
arrested at 2:21 a.m. on Wilbraham
Street in Palmer on charges of operating under the influence of liquor;
negligent operation of a motor vehicle; speeding; number plate violation, and individual over 18 possessing an ounce or less of marijuana.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
Andrew J. Gaulin, 21, of 5 Silva
St., Monson, will be summoned to
Palmer District Court on charges of
operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration and operating an
uninsured motor vehicle.
Thursday, Oct. 22
Alberto Curbelo, 51, of 420
Monson Road, Wilbraham, will be
summoned to Palmer District Court
on charges of crosswalk violation;
operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license; and license not in
possession.
Saturday, Oct. 24
Clinton M King, 50, of 39 Lynch
Road, Wales, was arrested at 6:19
p.m. on charges of marked lanes violation; operating under the influence
of liquor (third offense); negligent
operation of a motor vehicle; operating under the influence of drugs; and
possession of an open container of
alcohol in a motor vehicle.
Fire Logs
PALMER
The Palmer Fire Department
reported three calls for the week of
Oct. 20 through Oct. 26.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 10:04
p.m., the department responded to
High Street in Thorndike for a service call. The department returned to
service at 10:49 p.m.
On Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:38
a.m., the department responded to
the Massachusetts Turnpike Milemarker 63 westbound for a motor
vehicle accident with extrication.
The department returned to service
at 8:38 a.m.
On Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9:24
North Main Street for a gasoline
spill. The department returned to
service at 9:50 a.m.
BONDSVILLE
The Bondsville Fire Department’s log for the week of Oct. 20
through Oct. 26 was unavailable at
presstime.
THREE RIVERS
The Three Rivers Fire Department responded to three calls for the
week of Oct. 20 through Oct. 26.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8:33
p.m., the department responded to
Wilbraham Street for an alarm activation. The alarm activated due to a
malfunction, and with the company
notified, the department returned to
On Sunday, Oct. 25 at 2:01 p.m.,
the department responded to Baptist
Hill Road for a carbon monoxide
detector activation. The department
returned to service at 2:22 .pm.
On Monday, Oct. 26 at 10:40
the Quaboag Valley Co-Op for a
possible carbon monoxide issue. The
residence was not equipped with a
carbon monoxide detector, the homeowner was advised of the Fire Code
and advised to purchase one immediately. The department returned to
service at 11 a.m.
MONSON
The Monson Fire Department
responded to 31 EMS calls and 10
fire calls for the week of Oct. 19
through Oct. 25.
On Oct. 19 at 2:47 p.m., the department responded to 35 High St.
for a motor vehicle crash. The department returned in service at 3:29
p.m.
On Oct. 19 at 1:30 p.m., the department responded to 64 Margaret
St. for an illegal burn. The department returned in service at 1:50
p.m.
Orleans. Highlights are the French Quarter, New
Orleans School of Cooking, Swamp Tour and Court
of Two Sisters. Must book by Jan. 20, 2016. Call
Carolyn for a flyer or to book at 267-3421. Free ride
to the airport and back from Monson.
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ride to the airport and back from Monson.
Departing Sept. 3, 2016, the Monson Bellmen
are sponsoring a 10-day trip to British Landscapes
featuring England, Scotland and Wales with optional three-night Paris tour extension. Highlights
are Stratford-upon-Avon, Stonehenge, Cotswolds,
York, Edinburgh Castle, Lake District, North Wales,
Oxford and London. Must book by March 4, 2016.
Call Carolyn for a flyer or to book at 267-3421. Free
ride to the airport and back from Monson.
On Oct. 19 at 7:30 a.m., the
department responded to 3 Paradise
Lake Road for a smoke alarm activation. The department returned in
service at 7:48 a.m.
On Oct. 20 at 3:25 p.m., the department responded to 258 Silver St.
for a smoke alarm activation. The
department returned in service at
4:09 p.m.
On Oct. 21 at 2:47 p.m., the department responded to 22 Green St.
for a smoke alarm activation. The
department returned in service at
3:12 p.m.
On Oct. 22 at 8:15 p.m., the department responded to 161 Hovey
Road for a smoke alarm activation.
The department returned in service
at 8:20 p.m.
On Oct. 23 at 4:50 p.m., the department responded to the area of
46 Palmer Road for a motor vehicle
crash. The department returned in
On Oct. 24 at 4:40 p.m., the department responded to 39 Thompson
St. for the smell of propane. The
department returned in service at 5
p.m.
On Oct. 24 at 10:49 a.m., the
department responded to the area of
Beebe and Crest roads for a motor
vehicle crash. The department returned in service at 12:30 p.m.
On Oct. 25 at 1:50 p.m., the department responded to the area of
155 Munn Road for a motor vehicle
crash. The department returned in
House targets
metal theft sales
BOSTON – State Rep. Todd M. Smola (R-Warren, Ranking
Member, Committee on Ways & Means) joined his colleagues in
the Massachusetts House of Representatives to unanimously pass
legislation intended to curb the sale of stolen metal.
The bill (H3806) establishes additional procedures for scrap
metal dealers. After purchasing any metal, the dealer must keep
detailed records of the sale and hold the metal for at least 48 hours.
This additional waiting period allows law enforcement to investigate potential stolen property.
“This is a common sense bill that we believe will help with
this pervasive problem,” said Smola. “A set of nonintrusive procedures will make the practice of selling stolen metal much more
difficult.”
It is hoped that H3806 will protect vulnerable locations such
as job sites, vacant homes and public spaces from theft. The House
voted 151-0 in favor of the bill, which now moves to the Senate.
For addional information contact Smola at [email protected] or 617-722-2100.
PAGE 20
Legals
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE’S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain mortgage given by Joseph D.
Ciesla and Stanley F. Ciesla
to Ronald J. Chancellor
recorded on November 12,
2013 with Hampden Registry
of Deeds in Book 20095,
Page 25, of which mortgage
the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the
conditions of said mortgage
and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold
at Public Auction at 11:00
o’clock P.M. on the 13th
day of November, 2015 at
the corner of Apple Road and
Genevieve Lane, Brimfield,
Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in
said mortgage, to wit:
The land in Brimfield,
Hampden County, Massa
chusetts, bounded and des
cribed as follows:
NORTHERLY by land
now or formerly of Hattie
Lavallee, formerly of Albert
Woodard, and the road from
Warren to Fiskdale, sometimes called Apple Road;
EASTERLY by land now
or formerly of the United
States of America acquired
for purposes of the East
Brimfield Dam and Reservoir
Project, formerly of Thomas
E. Southwick, being an area
including a former saw mill
pond;
S O U T H E R LY a n d
EASTERLY by land now or
formerly of William T. Watt
et ux, formerly of Ephraim
LaFlamme;
SOUTHWESTERLY by
the Massachusetts Turnpike;
and
WESTERLY by land now
or formerly of Bonneau, formerly of Mundell.
Being Tract 2 in a deed
from Rose E. Dore to Antoni
J. Ciesla dated November
24, l959 and recorded with
Hampden Registry of Deeds
in Book 27l6, Page 10, omitting in the above description
the portion of said tract 2
taken by the Massachusetts
Turnpike Authority for
Turnpike location by instrument dated February 3, 1955
and recorded with Hampden
County Deeds in Book
2367, Page 419, and the
portion conveyed to United
States of America for purposes of the East Brimfield
Dam and Reservoir Project
by deed dated April 15, 1959
Deeds in Book 2682, Page
559, and the Worcester
Registry of Deeds in Book
402l, page 484. Also including as shown above des
cribed, the small portion of
Tract 1 in said deed from
Rose E. Dore which lies
northeasterly of the Massa
chusetts Turnpike location.
SUBJECT to the easement and rights of the United
States of America occasionally to overflow, flood and
submerge l9.03 acres from
the easterly portion of the
same and rights of access to
said area as set forth in said
deed to the United States of
America.
SUBJECT to the taking
by the County of Worcester
for relocation of said road
from Warren to Fiskdale
dated October 6, l959 and
recorded with Worcester
4063, Page 353.
BEING the same premises conveyed to the Mortga
gors by deed of Joseph D.
Ciesla et ali dated November
7, 2006, recorded with
Hampden County Registry
of Deeds in Book l63l8, Page
30l. For Mortgagors’ title see
deed dated October 13, 1983
recorded with Hampden
County Registry of Deeds in
Book 5548, Page 349.
Being the same premises as shown on a Definitive
Lotting Plan and Index,
Apple Estates as shown on
plans recorded with Hamp
den County Registry of
Deeds in Plan Book 350,
Pages 69, 70, 7l and 72 and
Plan Book 354, Plan 63.
EXCEPTING therefrom
the following lots: ANR Lot
1, ANR Lot 2, ANR Lot 3 as
shown on plan in Plan Book
350, Page 69 and Plan Book
354, Plan 63 and ANR Lot 3
as shown in Plan Book 350,
Page 70.
Premises to be sold and
conveyed subject to and with
the benefits of all rights,
rights of way, restrictions,
easements, covenants, liens
or claims in the nature of
liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all
unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax
liens, water and sewer liens
and any other municipal
assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record
which are in force and are
applicable, having priority
of said mortgage, whether or
not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances
is made in the deed.
Terms of Sale: A nonrefundable deposit of five
thousand ($5,000.00) dollars
by certified or bank check
will be required to be paid by
the purchaser at the time and
place of sale. The balance
is to be paid by certified or
bank check at the law office
of Morrill & Morrill, 222
Main Street, Southbridge,
MA 01550 within thirty (30)
days from the date of sale.
Deed will be provided to
purchaser for recording upon
receipt in full of the purchase
price. In the event of an
error in this publication, the
description of the premises
contained in said mortgage
shall control. Other terms, if
any, to be announced at the
sale.
Auctioneer: Francis J.
Trapasso & Associates, MA
License #252
Ronald J. Chancellor,
Present holder of
said mortgage
By its attorney,
Julie S. Morrill
Morrill & Morrill, P.C.
222 Main Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
10/15,10/22,10/29/15
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue of and in
execution of the Power of
Sale contained in a certain
mortgage given by Shawn
McGonagle and Jennifer
M. McGonagle to Mortgage
E l e c t r o n i c R eg i s t r a t i o n
Systems, Inc. acting solely
as nominee for Fremont
Investment & Loan, dated
May 27, 2005 and recorded
at Hampden County Registry
Page 471 of which mortgage
HSBC Bank USA, National
Association, as Trustee for
Fremont Home Loan Trust
2005-C, Mortgage-Backed
Certificates, Series 2005C is the present holder by
assignment from Mortgage
Electronic Registration Sys
tems, Inc.(MERS), as nom
inee for Fremont Investment
& Loan to HSBC Bank
USA, National Association,
as Trustee for Fremont
Home Loan Trust 2005-C,
Mortgage-Backed Certifi
cates, Series 2005-C dated
May 30, 2012 recorded at
Page 111, for breach of conditions of said mortgage
and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at
3 Heritage Drive, Holland,
MA 01521 will be sold at a
Public Auction at 3:00PM on
November 10, 2015, at the
mortgaged premises, more
particularly described below,
all and singular the premises
described in said mortgage,
to wit:
The land with the buildings thereon, in Holland,
chusetts, situated on the
southeasterly side of Heri
tage Drive, a private way, 40
feet wide leading westerly
and southwesterly from Old
County Road bounded and
described as follows:
BEGINNING at the
northeasterly corner thereof,
at an iron pin on the southerly side of Heritage Drive
distant 155 feet westerly
from the westerly line of
the Old County Road, being
at the northwesterly corner
of land now or formerly of
Robert B. Newcomb et ux by
deed recorded with Hampden
County Registry of Deeds,
THENCE Southerly
Parallel with Old County
Road by said Newcomb Land
and land now or formerly of
Alfred R. Williams et ux, 140
feet to an iron pin;
THENCE Westerly with
an included angle of 85
degrees 35' by said Williams
land, 109.42 feet to an iron
pin on the southeasterly side
of Heritage Drive;
THENCE northeasterly
by the southeasterly side
of Heritage Drive with an
included angle of 77 degrees
42', a distance of 41.32 feet
to an iron pin, by a curve
to the right having a radius
of 76.54 feet a distance of
25.87 feet in a straight line
58.50 feet and by a curve
to the right having a radius
of 54.32 feet for a distance
of 54.04 feet to the point of
beginning.
Together with the right
recited in the deed recorded with said Deeds in Book
12867, Page 18.
For mortgagor’s title
see deed recorded with the
Hampden County Registry of
469.
The premises will be sold
subject to any and all unpaid
taxes and other municipal
assessments and liens, and
subject to prior liens or other
enforceable encumbrances of
record entitled to precedence
over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit
of all easements, restrictions,
reservations and conditions
of record and subject to all
tenancies and/or rights of
parties in possession.
Terms of the Sale: Cash,
cashier's or certified check
in the sum of $5,000.00 as a
deposit must be shown at the
time and place of the sale in
order to qualify as a bidder
(the mortgage holder and its
designee(s) are exempt from
this requirement); high bidder
to sign written Memorandum
of Sale upon acceptance of
bid; balance of purchase
price payable in cash or by
certified check in thirty (30)
days from the date of the sale
at the offices of mortgagee's
attorney, Korde & Associates,
P.C., 321 Billerica Road,
Suite 210, Chelmsford, MA
01824-4100 or such other
time as may be designated by
mortgagee. The description
for the premises contained in
said mortgage shall control
in the event of a typographical error in this publication.
Other terms to be
announced at the sale.
Certificates, Series 2005-C
Korde & Associates, P.C.
321 Billerica Road
Suite 210, Chelmsford,
MA 01824-4100
(978) 256-1500
Mcgonagle, Shawn and
Jennifer M., 13-010849
10/15,10/22,10/29/15
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage
given by Michele M. Piccolo
and Loretta L. Christian
to Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.
acting solely as a nominee
for Full Spectrum Lending,
Inc., dated July 23, 2003 and
recorded at Hampden County
13437, Page 505 of which
mortgage The Bank of New
York Mellon f/k/a The Bank
of New York as Trustee for
the Certificateholders of
CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed
Certificates, Series 2003-5 is
the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Elect
ronic Registration Systems,
Inc. to The Bank of New
York Mellon f/k/a The Bank
of New York as Trustee for
Certificates, Series 2003-5
dated May 15, 2012 recorded
Page 272, for breach of conditions of said mortgage
150 Stafford Road, Holland,
to wit:
The land in Holland,
chusetts on the northwesterly side of Stafford Road,
being known and designated as Lot 3 on plan entitled
"Plan of Land in Holland,
Mass. Surveyed for Wendell
Blodgett" dated September 6,
1973 recorded with Hampden
County Registry of Deed in
Book of Plans 147, Page 25,
and being further bounded
and described as follows:
Beginning at a point at the
southeast corner of land now
or formerly of Lee Jolin, said
point being on the northwesterly line of Stafford Road;
THENCE South 33
Degreees 41' 15" West along
Stafford Road, 170.73 feet to
an iron pin at Lot 2;
THENCE North 61
Degrees 07' 45" West along
Lot 2, 194.58 feet to an iron
pin set at land now or formerly of Wendell Blodgett;
THENCE North 37
Degrees 21' 15" East along
Blodgett Land, 65.54 feet to
land of said Jolin;
THENCE South 88
Degrees 58' 45" East 224.98
feet along said Jolin land to
the point of beginning, all as
shown on said plan.
Containing 22,016 square
feet of land, more or less.
Subject to restrictions set
forth in deed from Wendell
R. Blodgett to James A.
Westwell and Audrey D.
Westell.
of Deeds Book 8973, Page
164. See also Deed recorded
in said Registry of Deeds in
The property will be
sold subject to redemption
rights in favor of the Internal
Revenue Service by virtue
of the lien(s) recorded in
324.
Other terms to be
The Bank of New York
Mellon f/k/a The Bank of
New York as Trustee for
Certificates, Series 2003-5
321 Billerica Road Suite 210
Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100
(978) 256-1500
Piccolo, Michele, 15-020204
10/15,10/22,10/29/15
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain mortgage given by Bruce Wood
and Michele Wood a/k/a
Michelle Wood to Mortgage
as nominee for Fremont
Investment & Loan, dated
May 31, 2005 and recorded
Certificates, Series 2005C is the present holder by
assignment from Mortgage
Electronic Registration Sys
tems, Inc.(MERS), as nominee for Fremont Investment
& Loan to HSBC Bank
USA, National Association,
as Trustee for Fremont
Home Loan Trust 2005-C,
Mortgage-Backed Certifi
cates, Series 2005-C dated
May 23, 2012 recorded at
Page 103, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged
premises located at 2064 Oak
Street, Three Rivers (Palmer),
to wit:
All that certain piece or
parcel of real estate, situated in Three Rivers, Palmer,
chusetts, being known and
designated as Lot No. 97
(ninety-seven) and the westerly one-half of Lot No. 96
(ninety-six) as shown on a
plan of lots recorded with
of Deeds in Book 553, Page
603, said lots being more
particularly bounded and
described as follows:
Southerly: by Oak Street,
seventy-five (75) feet;
Easterly: by the other
one-half of Lot No. 96 (ninety-six) as shown on said plan,
two hundred thirty (230)
feet;
Northerly: by land now
or formerly of Joseph Panek,
eighty-one and 085/1000
(81.085) feet; and
Westerly: by Lot No. 98
(ninety-eight) as shown on
said plan, two hundred sixtyone and 93/100 (261.93) feet.
167.
Other terms to be
Certificates, Series 2005-C
321 Billerica Road, Suite 210
(978) 256-1500
Wood, Bruce and Michele,
13-010870
10/15,10/22,10/29/15
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue of and in
execution of the Power of
Sale contained in a certain
mortgage given by Killian
J. Leese and Camille A.
Maye-Leese to Bank of
America, N.A., dated April
16, 2008 and recorded at
Bank of America, N.A. is the
present holder, for breach of
conditions of said mortgage
118 Wales Road, Brimfield,
to wit:
All that certain parcel of land situated in
BRIMFIELD, Hampden
County, Massachusetts, located on the westerly side of
Wales Road (Route 19) being
known and designated as Lot
B-2 as shown on a plan entitled "Wales Road — Route
19", surveyed for William
P. and Jean M. Sullivan by
Suprenant Corporation, said
plan being dated 7/18/88
County Registry of Deeds in
Book of Plans 260, Page 4,
and being further bounded
BEGINNING at an iron
pipe set in the westerly line
of Wales Road at the southeasterly corner of Lot B-1 as
shown on said plan;
THENCE North 88° 29'
29" West 647.63 feet along
the southerly line of Lot B-1
to an iron pipe;
THENCE South 16° 28'
00" West 207.51 feet to an
iron pipe at land now or formerly of Lempitski;
THENCE South 73° 57'
00" East 365.93 feet more or
less along land of Lempitski
to an iron pipe;
00" East 385.97 feet more
or less along land of said
Lempitski to an iron pipe set
in the westerly line of Wales
Road;
57" West 257.68 feet along
the westerly line of Wales
Road to the iron pipe at point
of beginning.
Said Lot containing
4.1857 acres, more or less
259.
in the sum of $5,000.00 as
a deposit must be shown at
the time and place of the sale
in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and
its designee(s) are exempt
from this requirement);
high bidder to sign written
Memorandum of Sale upon
acceptance of bid; balance
of purchase price payable in
cash or by certified check in
thirty (30) days from the date
of the sale at the offices of
mortgagee's attorney, Korde
& Associates, P.C., 321
Billerica Road, Suite 210,
or such other time as may be
designated by mortgagee.The
description for the premises
shall control in the event of
a typographical error in this
publication.
Other terms to be
Bank of America, N.A.
Chelmsford, MA
01824-4100 (978) 256-1500
Leese, Killian J. and MayeLeese Camille A., 14-019644
10/22,10/29,11/5/15
MORTGAGEE’S
NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain
Mortgage given by Melanie
J. Plante to Mortgage Elect
ronic Registration Systems,
Inc. as nominee for, Guaran
teed Rate, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, its successors
and assigns, dated November
8, 2008 and recorded with the
Deeds at Book 17564, Page
432, subsequently assigned
to GMAC Mortgage, LLC
by Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.,
by assignment recorded in
said Registry of Deeds in
Book 18198, Page 433, subsequently assigned to Ocwen
Loan Servicing, LLC by
GMAC Mortgage, LLC, by
assignment recorded in said
19876, Page 406, subsequently assigned to Wilmington
Savings Fund Society, FSB
DBA Christiana Trust as
Trustee for HLSS Mortgage
Master Trust for the benefit
of the holders of the Series
2014-1 Certificates issued by
HLSS Mortgage Master Trust
by Ocwen Loan Servicing,
LLC, by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds
in Book 20559, Page 209,
of which the Mortgage the
undersigned is the present
holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at
Public Auction at 10:00 AM
on November 13, 2015 at 7
Sheila Drive, Holland, MA,
described in said Mortgage,
to wit:
The following described
property: The land in
Holland, Hampden County,
Massachusetts, consist ing of Two parcels of land
as described below. Parcel 1
The land in said Holland situated Westerly of Old County
Road and known as Lot #6
as shown on "Plan of land
In Holland, Mass Surveyed
for Donald J. Bentley et ux
and Charles D. Peters et
ux by Robert F. Para, L.S.,
Southbridge, Mass dated
June 18, 1976", said Plan
recorded with Hampden
Registry of Deeds in Plan
Book 165, Page 77, bounded
Beginning at an iron
pipe on the Northerly side
of a proposed street at the
Southwesterly corner of tract
herein described: Thence
N. 16 degs. 50' 05" E,
along land now or formerly
of Donald J. Bentley et ux
and Charles D. Peters et ux
a distance of 229.15 feet to
an iron pipe; Thence S. 81
degs. 54' E. along Lots 234
and 235, now or formerly
of Alfred Williams, Section
2, Hamilton Park, and land
of the Grantors herein, a
distance of 210.0 feet to an
iron pipe; Thence S. 23 degs.
21' 00" W. to an iron pipe
in the Northerly side of said
proposed Street; N. 81 degs.
54' W. along the Northerly
side of said proposed street
a distance of 183.05 feet to
the iron pipe at the point of
beginning. The Grantors also
hereby grant to the Grantees,
her heirs and assigns, the
right to use the "Private
Beach", so-called, abutting
Massaconnet Lake and more
particularly described and
referred to in Plan by Theo
Drazek, R. L. S. dated May
16, 1963 and recorded with
said Deeds in Plan Book 90,
Page 88. Parcel 2: The land
in said Holland, with the
buildings thereon, being Lot
#236 and the Westerly OneHalf of Lot #237, situated on
the Southerly side of Sheila
Drive as shown on Plan entitled, "Section 2, Hamilton
Park, Benjamin F. Tully, Land
Surveyor, dated November
22, 1969" and recorded with
Hampden Registry of Deeds
in Book of Plans 120, Page
83, and more particularly
bounded and described as
follows: Northerly by Sheila
Drive, 90.0 feet; Easterly by
the Easterly One-Half of Lot
#237, 118.06 feet Southerly
by land now or formerly of
Robert Barry et ux., 90.0
feet, and Westerly by Lot
#235, 118.06 feet. Together
with the right in common
with others to use as a beach,
but not for anchoring or
launching boats, Lot D1 on
Plan by Kenneth C. Sherman,
Engineer-Surveyor, dated
August 9, 1958, and revised
on August 18, 1961 land filed
with said Registry of Deed
in Book of Plans 81, Page
79 on the Westerly side of
Hamilton Reservoir, the right
of way to Hamilton Reservoir
and other rights reserved in
Deed from Clifton L. Gould
et al to Edward P. Seyler et
ux dated January 11, 1917,
and recorded with said Deeds
in Book 984, Page 421, rights
to use private swimming
beach next to Lot #20 on the
Westerly side of Hamilton
Reservoir, and for anchoring boats Lot #8 as shown
on Plan of Hamilton Park
by Benjamin F. Tully dated
June 1966 and filed with said
Registry, Book of Plans 104,
Page 19, right to use the Fifty
foot beach shown on Plan of
Carlo Lots by Theodore P.
Drazek, R. L. S. dated March
14, 1963 and flied with said
Deeds Book of Plans 89,
Page 75, on the Easterly side
of Hamilton Reservoir and
rights to use Hundred foot
beach on the Easterly side of
Hamilton Reservoir situated
about 147 feet Northerly from
said Fifty foot beach. Being
the same parcel conveyed
to Melanie J. Plante from
Timothy J. Bembenek and
Melanie J. Plante, by virtue
of a Deed dated 5/15/2007,
recorded 5/21/2007, in Deed
Book 16693, Page 124,
County of Hampden, State
of Massachusetts. Being
the same parcel conveyed
to Timothy J. Bembenek
and Melanie J. Plante from
Martha Denault, by virtue
of a Deed dated 9/9/2002,
recorded 9/10/2002, in Deed
Book 12555, Page 147,
County of Hampden, State
of Massachusetts. Assessor's
Parcel No: R32/D/03.26
The premises are to be
sold subject to and with the
benefit of all easements,
restrictions, building and
zoning laws, unpaid taxes,
tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments,
rights of tenants and parties
in possession.
TERMS OF SALE:
A deposit of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS
AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00)
in the form of a certified
check, bank treasurer’s
check, or money order will
be required to be delivered
at or before the time the bid
is offered. The successful
bidder will be required to
execute a Foreclosure Sale
Agreement immediately after
the close of the bidding. The
balance of the purchase price
shall be paid within thirty
(30) days from the sale date
in the form of a certified
check, bank treasurer’s check
or other check satisfactory
to Mortgagee’s attorney. The
Mortgagee reserves the right
to bid at the sale, to reject
any and all bids, to continue
the sale and to amend the
terms of the sale by written
or oral announcement made
before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set
aside for any reason, the
Purchaser at the sale shall
be entitled only to a return
of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further
recourse against the Mortga
Please check
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your legal notice
prior to submission (i.e., date,
time, spelling).
Also, be sure
the requested
publication date
coincides with
the purpose of the
notice, or as the
law demands.
Thank you.
gor, the Mortgagee or the
Mortgagee’s attorney. The
description of the premises
shall control in the event of
an error in this publication.
TIME WILL BE OF THE
ESSENCE.
Other terms if any, to be
Wilmington Savings
Fund Society, FSB DBA
Christiana Trust as Trustee
for HLSS Mortgage Master
Trust for the benefit of the
holders of the
Series 2014-1 Certificates
issued by HLSS Mortgage
Master Trust
Present Holder
of said Mortgage,
By Its Attorneys,
ORLANS MORAN PLLC
P.O. Box 540540
Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: 781-790-7800
10/22,10/29,11/5/15
NOTICE OF HEARING
NATIONAL
GRID/VERIZON NE
November 5, 2015 –
2:00 PM
In accordance with the
provisions of Section 22,
Chapter 166 of the Massa
chusetts General Laws, you
are hereby notified that a
public hearing will be held
at the Palmer Town Building,
4417 Main St., Palmer at
2:00 PM on the 5th day of
November, 2015 on the pet
ition of National Grid/Veri
zon NE to erect poles and
wires upon, along, under, or
across one or more public
ways (Flynt St.) in the Town
of Palmer.
Charles T. Blanchard,
Town Manager
10/29/15
PALMER PLANNING
BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
In accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 40A,
Section 11, M.G.L. the
Palmer Planning Board will
hold a public hearing on
Monday, November 16,
2015, at 7:15 PM in the
Town Administration Build
ing, 4417 Main Street, Pal
mer, MA.
The applicant, Angelica
Properties, LLC c/o Joseph
Kelley, is seeking a Special
Permit and Site Plan
Approval as required by
sections 171.28, 171.62 and
171.29, respectively, for reuse of the existing building
as professional office space
in the Neighborhood Busi
ness District. The property is
located at 1294 Ware Street,
Depot Village, also known as
Assessor’s Map 37, Lot 5.
A copy of the application may be inspected at the
Planning Department office
in the Town Administration
Building from 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM Monday through
Thursday.
Anyone interested in
more information or wishing
to be heard on the application can contact the Planning
Department at 283-2605 or
appear at the time and place
designated above.
Michael Marciniec,
Chairman
10/29,11/5/15
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Wanted To Buy
A CUSTOM MADE Med-Lift
Mobility Chair made in Mississippi
for sale. Earth tone colors- brand
new. Paid $1,149.00 will sell for
$700. Call 978-355-6388. Holds
up to 400 lbs.
Services
NEW
ENGLAND
ESTATE
PICKERS “in the Old Monson
Bowling Alley” We are buying
all types of Antiques and
Collectibles!! Simply Bring your
items in for a Free Evaluation
and/ or Cash Offer!! We will
come to you. Contents of attic,
basements, entire estates!!
Clean sweep service. All Gold
and Silver Items to include;
jewelry, costume and estate
pcs., wrist/pocket watches,
class ring, etc., broken or not.
Silverware
sets,
trays,
trophies, etc., Coins of all sorts,
Proof sets, Silver dollars and
other coinage collections! All
types of Old Advertising
Signs, Military items to include
Daggers, Swords, Bayonets,
guns,
medals,
uniforms,
helmets etc. Old toys, train
sets, dolls, metal trucks, old
games, model car kits from the
’60s,
old
bicycles,
motorcycles,
pedal
cars,
Matchbox, action figures, Pre1970’s Baseball cards, comic
books, etc.! Old picture frames,
prints and oil paintings, old
fishing equipment, lures, tackle
boxes! Post Card albums, old
coke machines, pinball, juke
boxes, slot machines, musical
instruments, guitars of all
types,
banjos,
horns,
accordions, etc. Old cameras,
microscopes, telescopes, etc.
Just like on T.V. We buy all
things seen on “Pickers” and
the “Pawn Shop” shows!! Call
or Bring your items in to our
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your Estate Specialists!! Over
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Prompt Courteous Service!
Open Wed.-Sat. 10:00- 5:00
Sun. 12:00- 5:00 (413)2673729.
A public service announcement
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ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs –
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Many styles and weaves available.
Call (413)267-9680.
H.O. TRAINS, buildings for sale.
Call John (413)244-8770.
KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed
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Hardware Stores, The Home
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Firewood
FIREWOOD
Fresh cut & split $175.00.
Seasoned cut & split $250.00
All hardwood.
*Also have seasoned softwood for
outdoor boilers (Cheap).
Quality & volumes guaranteed!!
New England Forest Products
(413)477-0083.
SEASONED STOVE WOOD $40
per 1/2 cord picked up. Perfect for
outdoor wood boilers and wood
furnaces. (800)373-4500.
Health/Beauty Aids
IF YOU HAD hip or knee
replacement surgery and suffered
a
bacterial
infection
postoperatively and a Bair Hugger
(Blue Blanket) forced-air warming
blanket was used during the
surgery, between 2010 and the
present time, you may be entitled
to compensation. Call Attorney
Charles H. Johnson (800)5355727.
A B Hauling and
Removal Service
*******A & B HOUSEHOLD
REMOVAL SERVICE*******
Cellars, attics, garages cleaned,
yard
debris.
Barns,
sheds,
demolished.
Swimming
pools
removed. Cheaper than dumpster
fees and we do all the work.
Lowest rates. Fully insured.
(413)267-3353, cell (413)2228868.
ACE
CHIMNEY
SWEEPS.
Cleanings, inspections, repairs,
caps,
liners,
waterproofing,
rebuilds. Gutterbrush Installations.
Local family owned since 1986.
HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERVICES C.S.I.A. Certified and
Insured. Sweeping chimneys year
round. Thank you. 413-967-8002.
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
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Serving 50 Local
Communities
Services
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Excavating
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
*****
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
MONEY PAID FOR standing
timber 35 large trees or more. Call
Matt 978-895-7890 for more
information.
Firewood
also
available call 978-249-3568.
A CALL WE HAUL
WE TAKE IT ALL
WE LOAD IT ALL
Lowest Rates,
accumulations, junk, estates,
attics, garages, appliances,
basements, demo services
10% disc. with this ad.
All Major CC's
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PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
PLUMBING JOBS DONE by fast
and accurate master plumber.
Small jobs welcome. Cheap hourly
rate. LC9070 Paul 413-323-5897.
Wanted
OLD
CARPENTER
TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
READ IT!!!
www.colonialinnovation.com
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
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
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
Cleaning Services
CAROL WORKS FOR YOU!
Cleaning Services
Spruce up for the holidays now!
Call (413)967-8304.
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside/ outside including
storms/ screens. Fully insured.
Free
estimates.
Call
Paul
(413)237-2053.
********A A CALL – HAUL IT
ALL********
Bulk trash removal, cleanouts,
10% discount with this ad. Free
Est. (413)596-7286
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since
1984.
Happy
customers and attention to detail
is our specialty (508)882-0140.
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.
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CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
WATER DAMAGE
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Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
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Base Price
$26.00
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$26.50
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$27.00
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$27.50
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$28.00
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$28.50
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$29.00
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$29.50
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$30.50
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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
SNOW IS SOON to fall, give us a
call. Most driveways $30 per
storm. Call Mike at (413)5316115.
THE TOWN OF New Braintree is
looking for part-time snow plow
drivers with a Class B license.
CDL is required and hydraulics is
an asset. Please call Highway
Superintendent Richard Ayer at
508-847-2628.
Instruction
Tree Work
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
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.
DRUM
SET
INSTRUCTOR
Accepting New Students. Pro
Studio w/acoustic & electric drum
& hand percussion based in
Hardwick. Need drum set lessons
for any age or ability level in the
Ware
and
Hardwick
area?
Drummer with 30 years of
performance
and
teaching
experience now accepting more
students. First trial lesson is free.
Professional
teaching
studio
based locally within 10-15 miles.
Call (508)867-3784 for more
information.
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Landscaping
**ALL SEASON**
Specializing
shrub trimming, pruning, design,
deliveries,
loader,
backhoe,
insured. Professional. Please call
Bob (413)537-5789 (413)5387954.
A-1 RICK BERGERON
LAWN CARE, INC.,
Palmer, MA
Commercial Plowing
Fall Clean-ups & Landscaping
Loader and Backhoe
Trucking
Over 30 yrs. in business
All Calls Returned
413-283-3192
HYDROSEEDING AND LANDSCAPE Construction. Retaining
walls, walkways, patios, erosion
control, skid steer work, fencing,
plantings, loam, trenching, etc.
Free
estimates.
Medeiros.
(413)267-4050.
IMMACULATE LAWN CARE
Fall cleans ups and more. Fully
insured. Call Josh (413)6687020
Lawn & Garden
TAKE CARE OF your Lawn and
landscape and all aspects this Fall
with Dave’s Lawn and Garden. Let
us help you obtain that beautiful
lawn
with
aeration
and
overseeding. Keep your yard clear
with Fall cleanup and roadside leaf
pick-up. Keep your shrubs looking
sharp with our professional shrub
trimming. Call today to get 15% off
your Fall clean-up. We also offer
Senior Citizen Discounts. Certified
& Insured. Call Dave (413)4784212 for your free estimate.
Plumbing
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
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.
First ZONE base price ___________
❏ VISA
Help Wanted
Roofing
Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or
the Suburban Residential ZONE
for $26.00 for 20 words plus
50¢ for each additional word.
Add $10 for a second Zone
or add $15 to run in
Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
❏ MasterCard
Snow Removal
FORBES & SONS PAINTING &
STAINING, LLC Interior- all
applications, wallpaper removal,
drywall restorations, residential/
commercial/ new constructions.
Owner operated since 1985.
Booking Spring exterior work. Free
estimates. Insured. (413)887-1987
ALL THREE ZONES.
Credit Card:
Garage Door Serv.
Painting
Circulation:
50,500
8
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
❏
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OUR CLASSIFIEDS ARE ONLINE 24/7 AND REACH 50 COMMUNITIES EVERY WEEK!
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
SNOW AND RAIN PROBLEMS –
TRY GALVALUMNE METAL
ROOFING
20 COLORS AND CARRIES
A 40 YEAR WARRANTY
CALL FOR A FREE BROCHURE
FISH ASSOCIATES
413-596-4372
Z M RELIABLE SNOW Removal
for
driveways,
sidewalks,
Residential or Commercial. Save
our number for roof shoveling! Call
(413)297-1403
AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING. Fast, dependable service.
Free estimates. Fully insured. Call
Joe Sablack. 1-413-436-9821 Cell
1-413-537-7994
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service.
From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
LYROM
TREE
SERVICE
Affordable quality tree service.
Fully insured. Office (413)9675888,
Cell
(413)478-7100.
www.lyromservices.com
Pets
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
Help Wanted
CUSTODIAN/
HANDYMAN
WANTED- Salem Cross Inn, 260
West
Main
Street,
West
Brookfield. Apply in person
FARM HELP WANTED. Tractor
experience
a
must.
Also
Experienced Warehouse and
machine operator help. Valid
driver’s
license
required.
(413)477-6600.
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
HAIRDRESSER AND MASSAGE
Therapist wanted at Colors Nails
Spa, Full-time, Part-time, rental
space or commission 65% or 70%.
Apply in person or call (413)2670195, 117 Main St., Monson,
Adams Plaza
Open House
OPEN
HOUSE
SUNDAY
November 1st, noon- 1:30pm. 24
Yankee Drummer Drive, Warren,
MA. Come take a look at this
Heritage Park corner lot mobile
home.
Ready to move in at
$45,900. (508)479-7657
Real Estate
BAR FOR SALE
$99,000 Worcester County full
liquor, Keno, Parking, Established
Music Venue, Good Condition,
Possible Owner Financing, can be
packaged with a clean 2 Family.
$319,900 negotiable. Sullivan
Realty Service (508)450-0669
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
FINE LIVING!!
WARE: Oversized custom cape
on park like lot, loads of extras,
$349,000.
WARREN: 5000+ sq. ft. custom
home on 21+ acres. Privacy.
$375,000.
WARREN: 3 bedroom 2-1/2 bath
colonial,
country
location.
$286,900.
Call for an
accompanied showing!
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
Alan Varnum
Bruce Martin
Joe Chenevert
Michael
McQueston
978-434-1990
413-967-5463
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
508-362-0533
OAKHAM- COMPLETELY REMODELED year round waterfront
Ranch on Lake Dean with dock. 5
rooms, 2 BR, 1 bath, and finished
walk-out basement to lake. New
deck off livingroom, new HW
flooring and carpeting, new SS
appliances, new windows, freshly
painted interior. Move-in ready.
$169,900. (413)519-4262.
Your Ad
Could be
Here!!
ROOFER NEEDED. AT least 5
years experience. Own tools and
transportation. (413)967-6679.
SALEM CROSS INN, 260 West
Main Street, West Brookfield. Now
hiring year round dining room
servers. Apply in person.
DSD Sales/Delivery Driver
Are you a customer service oriented individual
who thrives on the independent ability to make
customers happy? The Country Hen is currently
looking for the right person to run our existing
Direct Store Delivery (DSD) route, encompassing
Central & Western Massachusetts and Northern
Connecticut. This person would be a dedicated,
hard-working, and motivated individual, with a
valid driver’s license. The successful applicant
with need to be able to obtain a DOT medical
card, and have a good driving record. This
position involves delivering eggs to grocery
stores, including servicing the store shelf, rotating
product, and removing returns. The position
requires an early start to the day, and is paid
100% by commission. Delivery days are Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday. If you are looking
for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, look
no further. Please stop in at The Country Hen,
9 Old Westminster Rd, Hubbardston, MA 01452
(8 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and fill out an application,
call us at (978) 928-5333, or email us at
[email protected].
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Legals
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue of and in
execution of the Power
of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Jay
Steinmetz and Michelle
Steinmetz to Mortgage
as nominee for Maverick
Funding Corp., dated Dec
ember 7, 2009 and recorded
CitiMortgage, Inc. is the
present holder by assignment
from Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.
to CitiMortgage, Inc. dated
April 17, 2012 recorded at
74, for breach of conditions
of said mortgage and for the
purpose of foreclosing the
same, the mortgaged premises located at 1 King Lane,
Monson, MA 01057 will
be sold at a Public Auction
at 4:00PM on November
20, 2015, at the mortgaged
premises, more particularly
described below, all and singular the premises described
in said mortgage, to wit:
Two certain parcels of
land in Monson, Hampden,
County, M a s s a c h u s e t t s ,
known and designated as Lot
1 and Lot 6 on a plan of land
entitled "Owner: Joseph P.
Marinelli, Location: Mon
son, Mass. June 1951, Cobb,
Beesley & Miles, Engineers"
which plan is recorded in
of Deeds Book of Plans 33,
Page 124, more particularly
bounded as follows:
Lot 1:
NORTHWESTERLY by a
proposed Street, now known
as King Lane, 87.83 feet;
NORTHEASTERLY by
a right of way shown on said
plan, 85.36 feet;
S O U T H E A S T E R LY
by land now or formerly of
Williams Lemay, 43.00 feet;
and
S O U T H W E S T E R LY
by Lot 2, 81.33 feet, all as
shown on said plan.
Lot 6:
EASTERLY by Stafford
Road, 78.32 feet;
NORTHERLY by Lot 5
and Lot 4 a total distance of
174.00 feet;
SOUTHEASTERLY by
said proposed street now
known as King Lane 100.91
feet; and
SOUTHERLY by Lot 7,
119.22 feet, all as shown on
said plan.
Together with the right to
use said proposed street for
all purposes of a public way
and together with all right
title and interest of the grantors in said proposed street.
Together with the benefit
of an Easement from Bar
bara Moran, a/k/a Barbara
A. Moran and Williams E.
Cadieux, Jr., dated December
4, 2009 and recorded simultaneously herewith.
440. See also deed recorded
with said Registry of Dees in
Book 19892, Page 137.
Other terms to be
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Chelmsford, MA
01824-4100
(978) 256-1500
Steinmetz, Jay and Michelle,
13-011907
10/22,10/29,11/5/15
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution
of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage
given by William W. Webb,
Jr. to Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.,
as nominee for Bank of
America, N.A. dated January
5, 2011, recorded with the
494; said mortgage was then
assigned to Bank of America,
N.A., Successor by merger to
BAC Home Loans Servicing,
LP FKA Countrywide Home
Loans Servicing, LP by virtue of an assignment dated
May 3, 2012, and recorded
in Book 19244, at Page 464,
mortgage was then modified by loan modification
agreement recorded July 18,
2013 in Book 19926, Page
429, and further assigned to
The Secretary of Housing
and Urban Development
by virtue of an assignment
dated September 3, 2014,
and recorded in Book 20600,
at Page 30, and further
assigned to U.S. Bank Trust,
N.A., as Trustee for LSF8
Master Participation Trust
by virtue of an assignment
dated January 21, 2015, and
recorded in Book 20600, at
Page 32, of which mortgage
the undersigned is the present holder for breach of conditions of said mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at
PUBLIC AUCTION at 02:00
PM on November 17, 2015,
on the mortgaged premises.
The entire mortgaged premises, all and singular, the
premises as described in said
mortgage:
The land in Palmer, Hamp
den County, Massachusetts,
bounded and described as
f o l l ow s : N O RT H E R LY
by land now or formerly
of Helen A. French, there
measuring nine (9) rods;
EASTERLY by land now or
formerly of Joseph Kerrigan,
there measuring about five
(5) rods; SOUTHERLY by
Park Street, there measuring about nine (9) rods;
and WESTERLY by Maple
Street, there measuring five
(5) rods. Being Lot No. 1
(one) on Plan of Lots formerly owned by French and
Burleigh, and recorded with
Deeds Book 293, Page 601,
to which reference is hereby
made for further description.
BEING the same premises
conveyed to the Mortgagor
herein by deed of John D.
Hancock et al and recorded
in Hampden County Registry
of Deeds herewith.
Subject to and with the
benefit of easements, reservation, restrictions, and taking of record, if any, insofar
as the same are now in force
and applicable.
In the event of any typographical error set forth herein in the legal description of
the premises, the description
as set forth and contained in
the mortgage shall control by
reference.
This property has the
address of 1001 Maple Street,
Palmer, MA 01069
Together with all the
improvements now or hereafter erected on the property
and all easements, rights,
appurtenances, rents, royalties, mineral, oil and gas
rights and profits, water
rights and stock and all fixtures now or hereafter a part
of the property. All replacements and additions shall
also be covered by this sale.
Terms of Sale: Said premises will be sold subject to
any and all unpaid taxes
and assessments, tax sales,
tax titles and other municipal liens and water or sewer
liens and State or County
transfer fees, if any there
are, and TEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($10,000.00) in
will be required to be paid by
the purchaser at the time and
place of the sale as a deposit
and the balance in cashier's
or certified check will
be due in thirty (30) days,
at the offices of Doonan,
Graves & Longoria, LLC,
100 Cummings Center, Suite
225D, Beverly, MA 01915,
time being of the essence.
The Mortgagee reserves
the right to postpone the sale
to a later date by public proclamation at the time and date
appointed for the sale and
to further postpone at any
adjourned saledate by public proclamation at the time
and date appointed for the
adjourned sale date.
The premises is to be sold
subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, leases, tenancies, and
rights of possession, building and zoning laws, encumbrances, condominium liens,
if any and all other claim
in the nature of liens, if any
there be.
In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default
in purchasing the within
described property according
to the terms of this Notice
of Sale and/or the terms of
the Memorandum of Sale
executed at the time of
foreclosure, the Mortgagee
reserves the right to sell the
property by foreclosure deed
to the second highest bidder,
providing that said second
highest bidder shall deposit
with the Mortgagee's attorneys, DOONAN, GRAVES,
& LONGORIA LLC, 100
Cummings Center, Suite
225D, Beverly, MA 01915,
the amount of the required
deposit as set forth herein
within three (3) business
days after written notice of
the default of the previous
highest bidder and title shall
be conveyed to the said second highest bidder within
thirty (30) days of said written notice.
If the second highest bidder declines to purchase the
within described property,
the Mortgagee reserves the
right to purchase the with-
in described property at the
amount bid by the second
highest bidder.
The foreclosure deed and
the consideration paid by the
successful bidder shall be
held in escrow by DOONAN,
GRAVES, & LONGORIA
LLC, (hereinafter called the
"Escrow Agent") until the
deed shall be released from
escrow to the successful bidder at the same time as the
consideration is released to
the Mortgagee, thirty (30)
days after the date of sale,
whereupon all obligations of
the Escrow Agent shall be
deemed to have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow
Agent shall be discharged.
Other terms to be
Dated: October 1, 2015
U.S. Bank Trust, N.A.,
as Trustee for LSF9 Master
Participation Trust By:
Reneau J Longoria. Esq.,
DOONAN, GRAVES, &
LONGORIA LLC 100
Cummings Center, Suite
225D Beverly, MA 01915
(978) 921-2670 51032
(WEBB/WHITE) FEI #
1078.01191
10/2210/29,11/05/15
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Docket No. HD13P1635PM
In the matter of:
Dorella B Cote
of Palmer, MA
Protected Person/
Disabled Person/
Respondent
citation giving
NOTICE OF
conservator’s
ACCOUNT
To the named Respond
ent and all other interested
persons, you are hereby notified pursuant to Rule 72 of
the Supplemental Rules of
the Probate & Family Court,
that the First account(s) of
Randolph Cote of Spring
field, MA as Conservator
of the property of said Res
pondent has or have been
presented to the Court for
allowance.
You have the right to
object to the account(s). If
you wish to do so, you or
your attorney must file a
written appearance and
objection at this court on
or before 10:00 a.m. on the
return date of 11/12/2015.
This day is NOT a hearing
date, but a deadline date by
which you have to object to
the account(s). If you fail to
file the written appearance
and objection by the return
date, action may be taken in
this matter without further
notice to you, including the
allowance of the account(s).
Additionally, within thirty
days after said return day (or
within such other time as
the Court upon motion may
order), you must file a written
affidavit of objections stating
the specific facts and grounds
upon which each objection
is based and a copy shall be
served upon the Conservator
pursuant to Rule 3 of the
Supplemental Rules of the
Probate & Family Court.
You have the right to send
to the Conservator, by registered or certified mail, a written request to receive a copy
of the Petition and account(s)
at no cost to you.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely
take away the above-named
person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs
or financial affairs or both.
The above-named person
has the right to ask for a
lawyer. Anyone may make
this request on behalf of the
above-named person. If the
above-named person cannot
afford a lawyer, one may be
appointed at State expense.
Witness, Hon. Anne M
Geoffrion, First Justice of
this Court.
Date: October 14, 2015
Suzanne T. Seguin
Register of Probate
10/29/15
PALMER PLANNING
BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
In accordance with
the provisions of Chapter
40A, Section 11, M.G.L.
the Palmer Planning Board
will hold a public hearing
on Monday, November
16, 2015, at 7:30 PM in
the Town Administration
Building, 4417 Main Street,
Palmer, MA.
The applicant, Palmer
Paving Corporation, is seeking a Special Permit as
required by section 171.73 of
the Palmer Zoning Ordinance
to remove earth materials
from the property located at
569 Old Warren Road & 378
Boston Road, Depot Village,
also known as Assessor’s
Map(s) 21-7-10 & 21-2.
A copy of the application may be inspected at the
in the Town Administration
Building from 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM Monday through
Thursday.
Department at 283-2605 or
appear at the time and place
designated above.
Michael Marciniec,
10/29,11/5/15
Chairman
PALMER PLANNING
BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE
NOTICE OF
ZONE CHANGE
In accordance with
the provisions of Chapter
40A, Section 5 M.G.L., the
Planning Board will hold a
Public Hearing on Monday,
November 16, 2015 at
7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall
Administration Building to
consider amending the Town
of Palmer Zoning Map for
a change of zoning districts
from the General Business
District to the Highway
Business District for the following 9 contiguous parcels
on Park Street, west of East
Palmer Park Drive:
Parcel 56-85, 1366-1368
Park Street
Parcel 56-84, 1356 Park
Street
Parcel 56-83, East Palmer
Park Drive
Street
Street
Parcel 56-80, Park Street
Street
Street
Parcel 56-77, 1280-1292
Park Street
A change in zoning districts will include a change
in the minimum dimensional
requirements and allowable
uses on these parcels as promulgated in sections 171.35
and 171.62, respectively, in
the Town of Palmer Zoning
Ordinance.
A copy of the map and
above referenced zoning sections may be inspected at the
in the Town Hall from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
Department at 413-283-2605
or appear at the time and
place designated above.
Michael Marciniec,
Chairman
10/29,11/5/15
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and Family Court
50 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Docket No. HD15P2025GD
In the matter of:
Michael Petrowicz
Of: Palmer, MA
Respondent
Alleged Incapacitated
Person
CITATION GIVING
NOTICE OF PETITION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF
GUARDIAN FOR
INCAPACITATED
PERSON PURSUANT TO
G.L. c. 190B, §5-304
To the named Respond
ent and all other interested
persons, a petition has been
filed by Palmer Healthcare
Center of Palmer, MA in the
above captioned matter alleging that Michael Petrowicz
is in need of a Guardian
and requesting that David
Milewski of North Adams,
MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as
Guardian to serve Without
Surety on the bond.
The petition asks the
court to determine that the
Respondent is incapacitated,
that the appointment of a
Guardian is necessary, and
that the proposed Guardian
is appropriate. The petition
is on file with this court and
may contain a request for
certain specific authority.
You have the right to
object to this proceeding.
If you wish to do so, you
or your attorney must file a
written appearance at this
court on or before 10:00
a.m. on the return date of
11/19/2015. This day is NOT
a hearing date, but a deadline
date by which you have to
file the written appearance
if you object to the petition.
If you fail to file the written appearance by the return
date, action may be taken in
this matter without further
notice to you. In addition to
filing the written appearance,
you or your attorney must
file a written affidavit stating
the specific facts and grounds
of your objection within 30
days after the return date.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely
take away the above-named
person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs
or financial affairs or both.
The above-named person
has the right to ask for a
lawyer. Anyone may make
this request on behalf of the
above-named person. If the
above-named person cannot
afford a lawyer, one may be
appointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Anne
M Geoffrion, First Justice of
this Court.
Date: October 22, 2015
Suzanne T. Seguin
Register of Probate
10/29/15
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The Calendar of Events
E-mail items to [email protected] or mail to Calendar Editor, Journal Register, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069, for receipt by Monday of week for publication.
Calendar Policy
OUR CALENDAR SECTION is intended to promote
“free” events or ones that directly affect a volunteer-driven
organization. Paid events that are not deemed benefits do
not qualify. Non-charitable events that charge the public for
profit are not allowed as we consider that paid advertising.
The deadline to submit calendar items in the mail, by fax,
or e-mailed in Word document format is Monday at noon or
sooner. We usually print at least one week in advance of an
event, and the listings should be brief, with only time, date,
location, brief activity explanation and contact info.
thursday, oct. 29
LOCAL AUTHOR KEVIN FLANDERS will discuss
his novel, “Escape from Fear Village” on Thursday, Oct. 29
at the Palmer Historical & Cultural Center, 2072 Main St.,
Three Rivers at 7 p.m. The program is free, although books
will be available for purchase. Flanders, a resident of Monson, is a reporter for three newspapers and has authored 15
manuscripts and two novels. For more information, contact
the PHCC at 413-289-9295 or visit www.palmerhcc.org.
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN CLASSES at Hitchcock
Free Academy in Brimfield will create a “Halloween Madness Meal” on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The
class is intended for ages 7 to 12. Stir up a variety of flavored popcorn and conjure Goblin Smoothies, ghoulish pot
pie and other treats with Deborah Taylor. The fee is $18 or
$16 for Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge and Wales residents.
For more information, visit www.hitchcockacademy.org or
call 413-245-9977.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE will be held on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main
St., Palmer. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types O-negative, B-negative, A-negative
and AB blood. To make an appointment to donate blood,
download the Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores
or text BLOODAPP to 90999 to receive a download link,
visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-RED-CROSS (800-7332767).
wednesday, nov. 4
GET MORE WITH NAVICARE is a free event
planned for Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Monson Senior Center,
106 Main St., Monson at noon. Jessica Recore, an account
executive for NaviCare will discuss the NaviCare program,
which entitles members to all covered MassHealth Standard
and Medicare benefits, Weight Watchers, smoking cessation
and SilverSneakers. You can join NaviCare if you are 65 or
older, live in the service area and have MassHealth Standard. For more information call the Monson Senior Center
at 267-4121 or NaviCare at 508-368-9942.
upcoming
LIVE A FLOURISHING LIFE: Breaking those
Stress Habitudes will be held at Hitchcock Free Academy in
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sunday, nov. 1
BUTTON APPRAISAL DAY with Gretchen and
George Gauthier will be held on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Keep
Homestead Museum, 35 Ely Road, Monson from 1-3:30
p.m. Do you have your grandmother’s button box? Do you
have a favorite button that you would like to know more
about? Find out more at this event. The museum will also be
open from 1-3:30 p.m. All are welcome and refreshments
will be served. Donations will be accepted. For more information call 413-267-4137 or visit www.keephomesteadmuseum.org.
FRIENDS OF THE KEEP HOMESTEAD MUSEUM will meet on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Keep Homestead
Museum, 35 Ely Road, Monson at 3:30 p.m. All interested
people are welcome to attend. For more information call
413-267-4137.
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PLUMBING • HEATING
SEPTIC
2
LOGGING
3
LINC’S
R.R. MAYOSKI
Park Saw Shop
"Call LINC'S For Your Connection"
Plans and Perk Test
New Leach Fields and Repairs
413-232-6132 • 1-800-232-6132
Plumbing & Heating
Septic System Installation
413-668-5299
INSURANCE
4
MOULTON Insurance Agency
5
www.moultoninsurance.com
Ware
AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS
7
Palmer
Belchertown
413-967-3327
413-283-8941
Interior Remodeling • Additions • Siding
Replacement Windows • Decks • Kitchens • Baths
ALL CALLS PROMPTLY RETURNED
8
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
10
HEATING OIL
Celebrating Over 81 Years!
Serving: Palmer, Monson, Ware, Warren, West Warren, Belchertown
and parts of: Brimfield, Ludlow & Wilbraham
Oil Deliveries - 24 Hour Service for Our Oil Customers
Old Fashioned Hardware Store
413-283-8356
Corner of Main & Bridge Streets, Three Rivers
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ELECTRICIAN
Make the Right Connection!
David L. Beaudoin
Licensed Electrician
(413) 267-0015
FULLY INSURED
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SALES • INSTALLATION
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GARAGE DOORS
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tuesday, nov. 3
KITCHEN COUNTER YOGA CLASS at Hitchcock
Free Academy in Brimfield. Use Hitchcock’s kitchen counters as your prop to help you in your practice of stretching, strengthening and balancing and then take home what
you’ve learned to your own kitchen. No mat is necessary as
these are all standing postures. Wear comfortable clothes
and non-slip shoes; bring a snack to share if you like. This
class will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 7-8 p.m. and
the fee is $12 per person. The instructor is Sharon Palmer,
M.Ed., certified Kripalu Yoga instructor. For more information, visit www.hitchcockacademy.org or call 413-2459977.
DE-STRESSING YOUR LIFE will be the subject
of a talk by Bobbi Pennaccia and Sharon Nolli from Summit Elder Care on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Brimfield Senior
Center, locating within the First Congregational Church, 20
Main St., Brimfield at 11:15 a.m. The holiday season is a
stressful one, but there are things you can do to help cope.
Lunch is available for a $2 suggested donation but you must
reserve by 11 a.m. on Nov. 2. Summit Elder Care will provide apple pie for dessert. For more information call 413245-7253.
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friday, oct. 30
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY will be held by
the Bondsville Chamber of Commerce and Bondsville Fire
Department on Saturday, Oct. 31. All children, baby to 12
years are invited and the parade will begin from the former
St. Bartholomew’s Church at 6:15 p.m. with the party at the
Bondsville Fire Station. Ghosts, goblins and treats will all
be there.
FALL SCRABBLE NIGHT will be held at Top Floor
Learning in the Palmer Public Library on Thursday, Nov.
5, beginning with registration and refreshments at 5:30
p.m. Games begin at 6 p.m. The admission fee is $10 and
includes games donated by Hasbro, refreshments donated
by area businesses and door prizes. Call 413-283-2329 or
email [email protected] to register by Nov. 2. The 5th
Edition Scrabble dictionary is used for challenges.
NIGHT HIKE will be held on Friday, Nov. 6 at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, 30 Peck Road, Wales from 5-7
p.m. Explore the Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary at night and
walk along a lit path while the group observes sights and
sounds at dusk. Children ages 7 and older are welcome with
an adult. Reservations are required by calling 413-267-9654
or emailing [email protected].
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HALLOWEEN EVENT will be held on Friday, Oct.
30 at the Brimfield Senior Center, located in the First Congregational Church, 20 Main St., Brimfield from 11 a.m.1 p.m. The “Witches of Brimfield” will serve Spider Pie
(Shepherd’s Pie); Eye of Newt Soup (Beef Barley); and
Goober (Italian) Bread. All are invited to bring their own
dish, but it is not required. Attire yourself in costumes of
flair for there will be prizes to snare. There is a suggested
donation of $5. Reserve before Oct. 28 by calling 413-2457253.
saturday, oct. 31
Brimfield on Thursday, Nov. 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. Workshop
leader Rita Schiano coined the word “Habitude” to mean a
habitual way of thinking or acting that does not serve you.
Participants will learn practical strategies that will help
them understand and reshape their attitudes. The fee for this
one-evening class is $20 ($18 for Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge and Wales residents). For more information, visit
www.hitchcockacademy.org or call 413-245-9977.
VIOLIN OR VIOLA LESSONS at Hitchcock Free
Academy in Brimfield. Professional violinist Linda Day offers half-hour lessons for ages 5 to adult on Mondays and
Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m., starting Thursday, Nov. 5. Linda
teaches all ages and levels and a variety of musical styles.
There are six classes in each session and the fee is $148
($143 for Brimfield, Holland, Sturbridge and Wales residents). For more information, visit www.hitchcockacademy.org or call 413-245-9977.
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PAGE 24
Hitchcock Academy is sparkplug for car show…
Bob St. George of Oxford said he gets a lot of thumbs up on the road for his
1965 Chevy Corvette.
The engine of
this 1941 Willys
Coupe seems
ready to burst
from the frame.
Turley Publications staff photos by Douglas Farmer
Auto enthusiasts fueled by 450 classics
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
John Maconi (left) and his son Jeff of Wilbraham make sure the back of
their 1950 Chevy pickup looks as spotless as the front.
Paul Anderson of Hampden is particularly proud of this 1954 Ford F-100
delivery truck, which was used as such in New Jersey.
Dave Lamontagne of Southbridge bought this 1945 Jeep off a World War II
veteran.
BRIMFIELD — Visitors to the
Heart-o-the-Mart grounds on Saturday, Oct. 10 were taken by a see
of shiny chrome and vintage decals
for the Seventh Annual Brimfield
Antique Auto Show. The day, which
featured 450 vehicles, 130 sponsors
and volunteers and 1,600 attendees
benefited Hitchcock Free Academy,
a nonprofit learning center down the
road in Brimfield.
And the autos came in all
shapes and sizes, ranging from the
1957 Chevy station wagon brought
by Tony and Barbara Damato of
Belchertown and the 1950 Chevy
pickup driven in by John Maconi of
Wilbraham to the 1954 Ford F-100
delivery truck restored by Paul Anderson of Hampden and the 1945
Jeep decorated with war memorabilia by Dave Lamontagne of Southbridge.
The day’s activities were coordinated once again by Dave and Darla
Govoni of Brimfield and orchestrated by a host of volunteer judges, and
Bruce Marshall of Oldies 1250 AM
WARE was on hand to broadcast
music throughout the day.
“I do it for the love of the cars,”
said Dave Govoni. “I think Hitchcock is a great resource, but what I
want to see today is everybody enjoying themselves.”
Those who sat or stood proudly
by their vehicles said they had done
varying degrees of work to them over
the years to make them drivable and
show-worthy.
Tony Damato, for example, said
when they purchased the Chevy station wagon, it was a different color.
“My wife and I like brown, and
one day we saw a car coming down
on Sumner Avenue in Springfield,
and she said ‘I want that color,’” he
said. “We’ve gotten a lot of compliments about that.”
Ken Jordan of Northfield has the
classic 1930s-era Ford ModelA frame,
but said underneath has a modern airconditioning system and suspension.
Anderson said he was pleased to
have the opportunity to find the delivery truck, one of only about 8,000
made back in 1954.
“When I found it, it was in a
junkyard, and it had been used for
deliveries until 1975,” he said. “It is
the original color, but that’s the only
thing that is. I’d call myself a hobbyist and I worked on it myself in
my garage. The problem with these
vehicles was that there were a lot of
blind spots but I was able to bring it
up to this millennium.”
Numerous trophies were awarded in a variety of categories, but
major winners included: “Best in
Show” to Brian Tetrault for his 1932
Ford; “Johnstone Prescott Award” to
Gary and Laurie LaBonte for their
1941 Willys; “Hanover People’s
Choice” to Tony and Barbara Damato for the 1957 Chevy wagon; “Steve
Magnante Award” to Tom Robinson
for his 1920 Willys; “Best Custom
Paint” to Dan Cohara for his 1953
Buick; and “Best Model A” to Ken
Kostek for his 1928 Ford.
HFA Executive Director Susan
Gregory said that she was grateful
to Pam and Don Moriarty, owners of
Heart-o-the-Mart grounds for hosting the show once again, as well as
to the numerous business sponsors
and volunteers that pulled behind the
event.
She also noted thanked special
guest judge Steve Magnante of FOX
Sports and Barrett-Jackson.
“We had to delay it a week because of rain but that turned out to
be a good thing because the weather
was spectacular for the occasion,”
said Gregory. “The show is an ideal
event for us because it’s fun but it’s
also educational, recreational and
cultural, just like Hitchcock.”
For more information about
Hitchcock Free Academy, visit
www.hitchcockacademy.org or call
413-245-9977.
Tony Damato of Belchertown leans on his 1957 Chevy station wagon, which
won Hanover People’s Choice. The vehicle belongs to Tony and his wife
Barbara.
Attendees at the Brimfield Antique Auto Show look under the hoods of about
450 vehicles.
HFA Executive Director Susan Gregory (right) chats with Bruce Marshall,
who runs Oldies 1250 AM WARE in Palmer.
Trophies are
laid out for the
winners of the
Brimfield Antique Auto Show
in a variety of
categories.
Both the full-size and
miniature versions of this
2010 Chevy Camaro are
particularly striking.
There was no mistaking the “victory red” color of the 1930s-era Ford Model A, brought by Ken Jordan of Northfield.
Jordan said he spent several years modernizing the interior.

October 29, 2015 - Turley Publications, Inc.

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