January 14, 2016 - Wilbraham Hampden Times
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Hampden business shuts its doors: See Page 16 Thursday, January 14, 2016 The Wilbraham-Hampden Mailed Thursdays to every home in Wilbraham and Hampden Falcons topple Tigers Prsrt Std U.S. Postage Paid Palmer, MA Permit No. 22 Postal Patron ECRW SS Please see page 14 Dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve Say hello to ‘Just Say Goodbye’ Local duo produce hard-hitting feature film writing position on a screenplay called “The A.R.K. Report.” She says that she’s been thinking about these characters for years and is so excited to finally be able to share them and their story with an audience. “I care about them,” she said. “They’re real to me.” By Cassie Cloutier Turley Publications Correspondent T his spring, a filmmaking duo from Wilbraham will be tackling the serious themes of teenage depression, suicide and bullying with their feature film “Just Say Goodbye,” to be filmed right here in Western Massachusetts. Having secured locations and professional equipment, they are ready to cast and begin filming the movie, hoping to submit it to film festivals around the country when it’s complete. The already awarded script is the first of writer and producer Layla O’Shea’s screenplays, and is being directed and co-produced by ambitious high school sophomore, Matt Walting. “Just Say Goodbye” follows the plight of Jesse, a bullied teen trying to survive in a dysfunctional family, and the enormous responsibility thrust upon his best friend Sarah when he confesses his suicide plans. The screenplay is inspired by O’Shea’s own high school experience, when a close friend told her he intended to kill himself. While the script doesn’t mirror her story exactly, O’Shea explained her curiosity to see how another character would deal TIMES photo by Cassie Cloutier Matt Walting and Layla O’Shea, the individuals behind “Walting Entertainment,” display their carefully-designed poster, which represents significant elements of the film. with similar circumstances, and a desire to spread suicide awareness as a result of her experience. The movie was set into motion five years ago, when O’Shea was in the middle of writing a mystery novel. She heard about a filmmaking competition and as an avid movie lover, dropped the novel and decided to enter on a whim. Thus began the writing of “Just Say Goodbye,” which made her a finalist in the international competition and later earned her a ‘Theatre Kid’ Walting too has been thinking about the film for a long time, having been introduced to the script about two years ago by his friend, O’Shea’s daughter. “I cried really hard and I absolutely loved it,” he confessed, assured by O’Shea that he wasn’t the only one to respond in this way. A self-proclaimed “theatre kid,” Walting auditioned for a short film at age 10 and fell in love. He began to experiment with filmmaking by convincing friends to come over and act in his practice projects. Since then, he’s dabbled in video blogging, stop motion, and he recently directed and acted in his own animated short, which he submitted to the Austin Film Festival. About a month ago, he finally approached O’Shea about directing “Just Say Goodbye.” She happily agreed, and he immediately began the planning process. He’s already secured some filming locations, in addition to calculating a budget of $6,000, which he believes is the bare minimum that will allow Please see FILM, page 18 TIMES staff photo by Tyler S. Witkop District Food Service Director Julie Dougal prepares for the district-wide recipe tasting Thursday, Jan. 21. HWRSD tasting series to begin Jan. 21 By Tyler S. Witkop Turley Publications Staff Writer WILBRAHAM – Getting children to eat fruits and vegetables has been an age old struggle for parents everywhere. Under new federal guidelines requiring schools serve those healthy meal additions, lunch room staff have joined that winless fight. Noticing that students were not only leaving their fruits and vegetables untouched but throwing them in the trash almost Please see TASTING, page 18 It’s cookie time! Cookie Drop signals start of selling By Douglas Farmer Turley Publications Staff Writer PALMER – The pre-ordering of Girl Scout cookies by troops throughout the region began weeks ago, but the real work started last weekend with the annual Cookie Drop at the K-Mart Plaza in Palmer. After tractor trailer drivers pulled in early on Saturday, Jan. 9, Girl Scout staffers and volunteers helped load a total of 4,539 cases of cookies into vans, pickup truck and trailers from troops throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond. And Brandi Barcomb of Hampden and Anne Colacarro of Easthampton, who coordinated the event and helped register vehicles as they arrived, said the process has been smoothed to a science. “There are eight service units we serve from this location, and some units get their own deliveries,” said Barcomb, the product program specialist for the council. “The initial ordering was done in December and we schedule times throughout the day.” As the sun rose, cars began lining up at different trailers for such popular varieties of cookies as Do-Si-Dos, Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas – tags on each vehicle let workers know how many to load in each vehicle. Fortunately, Barcomb was able to call on Girl Scout volunteers such as Maria Matys of Warren and Samantha Budynkiewicz of Hampden, the former who was helping out for the first time and the latter who had done so for several years. Among the first in line were Palmer Girl Scout Troop 11383 leaders Donna Lanzillo and Jess Fruhwald, who said they “get tons of cookies every year,” and their loaded trailer proved that statement. Donna’s husband Mark joked that “Next year we’ll bring a tractor trailer ourselves.” But despite the chilly weather that morning, leaders of troops in the area said their young scouts really looked forward to the cookie selling season. “My Brownie troop is comprised of second and third graders and we set up cookie booths in town,” said Sue-Ane Mascaro of Troop 40160 in Hampden. “The girls really enjoy it and the girls keep track of everything so it helps out with their math skills.” Mascaro was in Palmer to pick up 137 cases of cookies, but she was confident they would be sold. “I work for Travelers In- TIMES staff photo by Douglas Farmer Brandi Barcomb of Hampden (left), a product program specialist for the Girl Scouts, greets Warren Girl Scout Maria Matys, who volunteered to help with the Cookie Drop. surance in Hartford, Connecticut and I expect I’ll be hauling cookies down there for weeks because everyone looks forward to them,” she said. And Darlene Coolong of Troop 40459 in Monson said her 13 girls would set up booths at Adams IGA Supermarket in town and other locations this season. “We did a lot of pre-ordering this year and most of them are already spoken for,” she said. Dana Carnegie, the communications manager for the Girls Scouts of Central & Western Massachusetts, said 45,409 cases of cookies were delivered Saturday, not only to Palmer but also to drop sites in West Springfield, Pepperell and Worcester. “It’s a fun and exciting time for everyone involved,” she said. The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page January 14, 2016 Recent police activity in Wilbraham weddin announcement WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Police Department released information on recent police activity reported by Capt. Timothy Kane. Per Massachusetts state law, no names of persons arrested for domestic violence charges can be publicly disseminated. Those arrested or summonsed will appear in court at a future date and are innocent until proven guilty. TIMES photo submitted Jessica Curtis and Ryan Tougias Alyssa Kick and Nathan Dahl TIMES photo submitted Alyssa Kick weds Nathan Dahl Jessica Curtis to wed Ryan Tougias Gregory and Halina Dahl of Wilbraham are happy to announce that their son Nathan Dahl was wed to Alyssa Kick, the daughter of Richard and Maria Kick of Lake Grove, New York. The wedding took place Saturday, Oct. 10 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Lake Grove. The sister of the bride, Jaclyn Kick Lawrence, was the matron of honor in the wedding. Similarly, the brother of the groom, Nils Dahl, was the best man. The bride grew up in Lake Grove with her parents and now is a principal analyst for Data Gen Group. The groom grew up in Wilbraham with his parents and now is a senior field engineer for Square 9 Softworks. The couple met at Loyola University in Baltimore, Maryland and currently resides in Rensselaer, New York. Stephen and Barbara Tougias, of Wilbraham, announce the engagement of Jessica Lauren Curtis to their son Ryan Stephen Tougias. The bride-to-be, daughter of Ronald and Susan Curtis of Easton, Connecticut, earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Fairfield University and her master’s degree in mathematical statistics from Georgetown University. She recently earned her doctorate in statistics from Boston University. The groom-to-be received his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Fairfield University and his juris doctorate from Syracuse University. He is currently employed as an associate attorney for Day Pitney, LLP in Stamford, Connecticut. The college sweethearts plan a summer wedding in Newport, Rhode Island. Disturbance On Jan. 1 at 6:28 p.m. Officers Christopher Rogers and Joseph Brewer responded to a Springfield Street address for a call where a man was pounding on a door. While en route to the residence, dispatch advised the officers that the subject may be a James Zucco, a 30 year-old resident of Wilbraham. It was Zucco and he was placed under arrest without incident. Warrants On Jan. 2 at 12:26 a.m. Sgt. Jeffrey Rudinski, while traveling on Boston Road, did a random check on a blue Dodge Caravan. The results showed the registered owner to have a warrant for her arrest. Griselle J. Benitez, 33, of Springfield, was placed under arrest. On Jan. 7 at 5:54 a.m. Officer Christopher Arventos was given information that Michael Branchesi, 22, of Wilbraham, had a warrant for his arrest. Arventos went to his residence and made the arrest without incident. Drug Possession Also on Jan. 7 at 6:37 a.m. Officer Sean Casella stopped a motor vehicle after receiving a call from off duty Officer Thomas Korzec. On his way to work, Korzec observed a vehicle heading into Wilbraham operating erratically. Casella also witnessed the unsafe operation on Boston Road westbound by Silver Street. The Honda Civic was stopped and the operator, Joseph Michael Regan, 25, of Ware, was arrested for Possessing Class A Heroin, Class B Rock Cocaine and Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle. Open burning season underway Center to offer tax assistance REGION – As 2016 kicks off, January also brings the beginning of the open burning season which runs Friday, Jan. 15 through Sunday, May 1. To burn during open burning season, one must obtain a burning permit every day one wants to burn form the Hampden or Wilbraham Fire departments. Permits are available online on the homepage at hampden.org or by HAMPDEN – With tax season underway, the Hampden Senior Center announced it will once again host volunteers from the AARP Foundation to provide assistance with tax preparation during the month of February. Participants should bring last year’s tax return and all tax forms including W2 and 1099, as well as capital gains or dividend statements. Additionally, those who itemize deductions should bring health-related expenses, charitable contributions, real estate taxes, mortgage interest statements and excise tax statements. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 566-5588. calling the fire department. The Hampden Fire Department will only issue permits on Saturdays and Sundays between 9 a.m. and noon, and residents will be notified by email by 10 a.m. on the day that the burning is to take place either approving or denying the permit. Per state law, open burning must be conducted at least 75 feet from any buildings and may only be conducted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Materials that are allowed to be burned are brush and forestry debris less than 4 inches in diameter, tree prunings and dead plant stalks, infected bee hives, and fungus infected elm wood. For more information, contact the Hampden Fire Department at 566-3314 or the Wilbraham Fire Department at 596-3122. Winter Blow Out Sale Telemarketing Representative 50% OFF ENTIRE STORE!* The Roche Associates, Inc., a Wilbraham based marketing and research firm, is searching for a part-time Telemarketing Representative responsible for appointment setting and lead generation. Some evening and weekend hours required. Great for retirees or part-time second job. For consideration, please contact Bryan McKeever at (413) 596-8183. SMALL BUSINESS BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Prepare Now for Tax Season! 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PALMER, MA 01069 p [ The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Page NEWS About Town By Tyler Witkop and Tony Fimognari To submit items for possible inclusion in News About Town or other news columns, send to Editor, Wilbraham Hampden Times, 2341 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095 or e-mail to [email protected]. Photos are welcome. Middle school survey available to residents WILBRAHAM – An informational survey regarding the HampdenWilbraham Regional School District declining middle school enrollment and potential unification of Thornton W. Burgess and Wilbraham Middle School students is now available to residents. The survey may be accessed on the district’s website, hwrsd.org. The 15-question survey, released by the Middle School Task Force and the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee, seeks to gauge public knowledge of the topic and to help guide further public discussion. Additionally, participants may provide contact information to receive further information related to unification and declining enrollment. Links to the survey may also be Church to offer home visits PHONE 413.682.0007 Fax: 413.682.0013 Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 EMAIL Advertising Sales Jocelyn Walker [email protected] Editor Tyler S. Witkop [email protected] Subscriptions Charlann Griswold [email protected] $45 per year pre-paid ($50 out of state) WEB www.wilbrahamtimes.com @ Wilbraham-Hampden Times The Wilbraham-Hampden Times is published by Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com Residents sought for search committee WILBRAHAM – St. Cecilia’s Church announced it will offer home visits for parishioners unable to attend church services during the winter months. Volunteers from the parish community will visit and provide Communion. For more information, contact Sister Mary McCue at 596-4234 ext. 105. WILBRAHAM – The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee announced the need for four residents to serve on a Superintendent Search Process Subcommittee. Working under the direction of the School Committee, the subcommittee will determine the process by which a new superintendent will be selected to replace M. Martin O’Shea, who was recently selected as the next superintendent in Longmeadow. Peter Salerno, School Committee chairman, said that the committee seeks one parent from both Hampden and Wilbraham, as well as an atlarge representative from each town to serve on the subcommittee. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to Salerno at psalerno@ hwrsd.org. Dog licenses available WILBRAHAM – Town Clerk Beverly J. Litchfield announced that 2016 dog licenses are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office. The 2015 licenses expired on Thursday, Dec. 31. For more information, call the Town Clerk’s Office at 5962800, ext. 200. found on the Hampden and Wilbraham town websites and paper copies may be completed at any district school, Hampden Town House, Wilbraham Town Office Building, Hampden Library, Wilbraham Library, Hampden Senior Center, Wilbraham Senior Center, Village Food Mart in Hampden and the Village Store Café in Wilbraham. in this week’s times Sports.................................................................... 4 Editorial................................................................ 6 Health................................................................. 12 Arts & Lifestyles. ............................................... 13 Business............................................................... 16 Schools. .............................................................. 20 THE BEST FRESH FOR A HEALTHY NEW YEAR! 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For more information or to register, visit wilbrahamlibrary.org or call 413596-6141. Weekend hikes offered through Hiking Club TIMES staff photo by Tyler S. Witkop Welcoming new members… From left Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club President Charlie Bennett and past District Governor Larry Ottoson welcome Ron Serra and Scott Ganhao as new members to the club during the Jan. 6 meeting at the Anchor House Restaurant. Winter parking ban in effect Young Adult Women’s Group to meet HAMPDEN – The annual winter parking ban for the town of Hampden is in effect now through April 1, 2016. Any vehicles left on town roads may be towed at the owner’s expense. All vehicles that impede snow removal may be towed by the Police Department or at the request of the Highway Department. WILBRAHAM – The St. Cecilia’s Young Adult Women’s Group announced its first meeting will take place Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Faith Formation House. 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Most Vehicles - With this coupon - Expires 1/31/16 T WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Hiking Club announced its weekend hikes beginning Saturday, Jan. 16 with a trip to Penwood State Park located along Route 185 in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Scheduled for 10 a.m., the 4.5 mile hike is rated easy to low-moderate in difficulty. It is estimated to take three hours. Carpooling will be available from the Kohl’s parking lot in Enfield, Connecticut at 9 a.m. Contact hike leaders Michelle and Bill Parent at 413-231-4949. On Sunday, Jan. 17, the group will be led on a guided tour of Skinner State Park by park interpreter Matt Villamaino at 10 a.m. The moderate hike of 3.5 miles features a few steep sections and is estimated to take roughly three hours. Hikers should meet at Skinner State Park Road in Hadley, at the parking area along Route 47. For more information, contact Villamaino at [email protected]. Hikers should bring appropriate clothing, water, snacks and traction gear. Conditions may be slippery. Chiropractor to discuss stress tips Focus on the minds of middle schoolers WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Senior Center announced a luncheon will take place Tuesday, Jan. 19 at noon concerning stress and how it affects the overall health of a person. The luncheon will include guest speaker Dr. William Bazin, a chiropractor of 27 years, who will talk about ways of coping with stress by making physical, emotional and chemical changes in life. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Bazin Chiropractic. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, call 596-8379. WILBRAHAM – Wilbraham & Monson Academy will host a panel of experts in fields related to the “Mind of the Middle Schooler” on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the campus Athletic Center. The panel includes Sgt. Jeffrey Rudinski of the Wilbraham Police Department and Stuart Whitcomb, director of the WMA Middle School. Panelists will present on their field of expertise, followed by a question and answer period. The event is free and open to the public. Guests interested in learning more are encouraged to contact the WMA Admission Office at 413-596-9107 or [email protected]. Ashe to hold office hours HAMPDEN – State Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) announced he will hold office hours at the Hampden Library Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. Additionally, hours will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 17 and March 16 during the same time. For more information, contact his district office at 413-2723922. Center celebrates National Pie Day HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center will be celebrating “National Pie Day” this year on Monday, Jan. 25. Participants may enjoy lunch followed by a slice of homemade pie. Cost of the lunch is $2. For more information, call 566-5588. The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Page NEWS About Town Teens to take the stage at WPL WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Public Library announced its “Teen Open Mic Night” will take place Thursday, Jan. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants will have the opportunity to show off their individual talents in front of friends, having 5 minutes to perform. Performers may sing, play an instrument, put on a skit, or read writing or poetry. The event is geared for teens in grades six through 12 and is hosted by the WPL Teen Advisory Board. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, visit wilbrahamlibrary.org or call 596-6141. Supporting scholarships with games WILBRAHAM – The St. Cecilia’s Women’s Club announced a Card and Game Party will take place Thursday, Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Parish Center of the church at 42 Main St. Participants may play such games as bridge, dominoes, canasta and whist. Additionally, a raffle featuring many prizes and gift certificates will take place. Lunch will be served at noon. Cost is $7 and proceeds will help fund the club’s scholarships and charitable donations to local organizations. For more information or to make reservations, call Sue Agnew at 596-9480. ‘Great Decisions’ group returns WILBRAHAM – Registration has begun for the 2016 Great Decisions Discussion Group, to be held at the Wilbraham Public Library beginning in February. The topics from the upcoming series, selected by the Foreign Policy Association, are Middle East Alliances, The Rise of ISIS, The Future of Kurdistan, Migration, The Koreas, The United Nations, Climate Change and Cuba and the United States. The first 30 “Briefing Books” purchased through the library cost $20; after that, or by going through the FPA website at http://www.fpa.org/great_ decisions/, books are $25. Checks are to be made payable to the “Town of Wilbraham.” There will also be a Briefing Book available for in-library use for participants who prefer not to order their own copy. The series will be facilitated by Marjorie Schoen and other volunteer participants. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, and March 2, 9, 16, and 23. If any sessions are canceled for snow or other bad weather, March 30 and April 6 will be used as make-up dates. Great Decisions groups meet all over the country – in private homes, libraries, and other venues – to discuss selected topics in the area of current affairs. Participants have the ability to have their opinions tallied in a National Opinion Poll, which then gets sent to Congress. This is a program to learn more about what is happening in the world and to have your voice heard by people who make the decisions. For more information, contact the library at 596-6141. Junior Women’s Club to hold ‘Bunco Bash’ in Wilbraham WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Junior Women’s Club is calling all bunco fanatics and friends to be partners by joining their “Bunco Bash” Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Country Club of Wilbraham beginning at 6:45 p.m. The Wilbraham club will teach Bunco lessons and rules. Registration will begin at 7 p.m. and the game officially starts at 7:30 p.m. Individuals and teams are welcome. “It will be an exciting night filled with fun, laughter and friendship,” said President Nancy Piccin. “This is an event that anyone can participate in and we hope to raise awareness of our efforts to help area charities in the process.” Cost is $8 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information, call 617689-3202 or visit wilbrahamjuniorwomens.org. The Roman Catholic Parish Community of Saint Cecilia 42 Main Street, Wilbraham, MA 413-596-4232 Signs book… Local author Chet Galaska (right) signs a copy of “The Diabetes Book: What Everyone Should Know” for Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club member David Gibb. Galaska, who was diagnosed with diabetes in 1981 is working with the Greater Springfield YMCA, Mercy Medical Center and Baystate Medical Center to implement a new program called “Challenge Diabetes,” aimed at raising awareness and changing the perceptions around the epidemic. TIMES staff photo by Tyler S. Witkop ‘Heart to Heart’ to benefit Rick’s Place WILBRAHAM – Rick’s Place, Inc. at Post Office Park in Wilbraham will be holding its eighth annual fundraiser, “Heart to Heart,” on Saturday, Feb. 6 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at the Ludlow Country Club. All funds raised will directly benefit the programs at Rick’s Place, including support groups for children ages five to 18, school-based groups in area schools, as well as groups for parents and community outreach. Established in memory of Rick Thorpe, who died in Tower Two of the World Trade Center, Rick’s Place opened in March 2007 and has worked with hun- dreds of families over the past six years. Providing support to grieving children and their families, Rick’s Place serves those from Wilbraham and Greater Springfield at no charge. Entertainment will be provided by Blood Brothers. Dinner, dancing, auctions and a raffle will add to the fun. The country club is located at 1 Tony Lema Drive in Ludlow. 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With the population of Hampden and Wilbraham increasing in age, however, the task of community service can become increasingly challenging. For years, groups like the Knights of Columbus, the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club, the Hampden Lions Club, the Wilbraham Women’s Club, the Wilbraham Junior Women’s Club among many others, have tirelessly volunteered their time to make the two towns a special place to live with fun, community fundraisers to support charitable efforts here and in the Greater Springfield area as well as scholarships for Hampden and Wilbraham students. Each year, residents look forward to such annual traditions as the Senior Picnic, the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, the Youth Free Throw Tournament, and the Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast. Unfortunately, the list of volunteers for many of these events grows smaller, leaving a few hardworking hands left with the task. Beyond the list of service groups, our towns also benefit from many charitable and Meeting Schedule Wilbraham Thursday, Jan. 14 Community Preservation Committee 7 p.m. Town Office Building Wednesday, Jan. 20 Finance Committee 7 p.m. Town Office Building Hampden Tuesday, Jan. 19 Board of Selectmen 5:30 p.m. Town House QUOTATIONS of the Week “ ” If they see anything, don’t wave it off. Call us. Hampden Police Sgt. William Joy on a recent spike in car thefts and break-in’s, which have occurred in many neighborhoods in town since mid-December. Joy urges residents to immediately report any suspicious activity. “ I’m the happiest person here, probably because I have my son, my grandson and my great-granddaughter beside me and I haven’t seen them in over a year. ” Wilbraham resident and author Peg Stearns, speaking to friends and family at Life Care at Wilbraham Jan. 5 during her 105th birthday party. “ I wish I had a crystal ball. Sometimes it feels like I’m saying the same thing. ” Assistant Superintendent for Business Beth Regulbuto on the yearly budget process and possible savings by unifying the district’s middle schools. She noted that the district budget is fluid and depends on a large percentage of state reimbursement. nonprofit organizations. Rick’s Place, named in memory of Minnechaug graduate Rick Thorpe who was killed in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, provides bereavement support for children and families who lost a loved one. Link to Libraries provides free books to school libraries, especially those in under-served communities, across Western Massachusetts, Connecticut and the Worcester area. River East Career-to-Education partners with local school districts including Hampden-Wilbraham Regional, to place high school student interns with local business mentors to prepare them for their future in any career. While many think of hunger as an issue plaguing developing countries and major metropolitan areas, organizations like the Community Survival Center in Indian Orchard serves families from Hampden and Wilbraham in addition to Ludlow and the Springfield neighborhoods of Indian Orchard, 16 Acres and Pine Point. Like service-based clubs, nonprofits depend on volunteers and the generosity of regular folks to help provide necessary services to those who need it most. If they disappear, the community unravels. Just as importantly, the towns themselves depend on the generosity of residents to donate hours of their time to serve on appointed boards and committees such as the Personnel Board in Hampden – which helps review and develop policies for town employees – and the Cable TV Advisory Committee in Wilbraham – which negotiates a fair cable television contract with Charter Communications. The numerous unelected committees ensure that these two towns remain places our residents want to call home, yet with an increasing amount of vacancies several are at or are approaching the point where they cannot meet with a quorum. With the holiday season now in the past, it is important to remember that service is a non-stop endeavor and our community is in need every day. Giving and service are not and should not be a one-time commitment. Consider volunteering at a local nonprofit, joining a service group or helping on a committee. If everyone left tasks to someone else, there would be no one available to get them done. Let’s build upon our towns and make 2016 a year of giving. Tell us what you think. Send letters to the editor to [email protected]. The Wilbraham-Hampden Times is published every Thursday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO KEITH TURLEY President DOUGLAS L. 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The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Page Talk of the TOWNS Editor’s note: Due to an error in production, last week’s Talk of the Towns column did not run. This week we are running an expanded column to catch up. Y ou wonder what goes on at the Wilbraham Selectmen’s meeting when you see these items on the Dec. 21 meeting agenda? A request for a seasonal food establishment permit for “Wickedly Wild Gourmet Sauces” and “Simply TALK Naked Sweets.” columnist The community received the good news that Scott Berg, 47, of Wilbraham has been named the new president and CEO of the Greater Springfield YMCA, which includes our Wilbraham Y. We remember working with Scott and Julie Costello when the new Wilbraham Y in Post CHARLES F. Office Park was being planned. BENNETT Scott was very helpful with the press information and provided us with good new story ideas. After the appointment was announced Scott told the Republican’s Carolyn Robbins Dec. 24, “The YMCA’s mission of serving human needs through programs that promote personal growth and development of spirit, mind and body for all is my personal and vocational calling.” Scott lives with his wife Lori and four children, Casey, Daniel, Drew and Matthew. Speaking of people getting new jobs, our former Times college intern Jennifer Wroblewski Lopez of Western New England University, was recently named the first director of marketing and communications for the new Pope Francis High School, which will be the successor of Cathedral now based in Wilbraham’s Memorial School. After Jen left us and graduated, she became a reporter for our sister paper The Palmer Journal Register, then was named editor of our Agawam Advertiser News. Most recently she was a writer for the Market Mentors marketing firm. She still serves with me on the board of the Valley Press Club. Youth Basketball is now taking registrations. The Wilbraham Parks and Recreation Department says that registration for an introductory basketball program for children ages 4 and 5 is now underway. The program will cover basic ball-handling and agility skills. Adults work one-on-one with children and the program will take place over six Saturdays beginning in mid-January. Space is limited and the program is open to both residents and non-residents. For more information or to register, visit the office at 45 Post Office Park or log on to wilbrahamrec. com. Individuals and families of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are invited to participate in a Family and Caregiver Support Group. The meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Orchard Valley at Wilbraham, 2387 Boston road. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register call 596-0006. “Here’s to you Mrs. Robinson!” The Minnechaug Student Activities Office recently said “goodbye” to Administrative Assistant Mrs. Olinda Robinson. For the past six years she has been a vital part of the school. Now, she begins a new position in the School District office. Her co-workers said she has been a strong role model to the students and faculty. She was also a good friend to the Times making sure that we were up to date with Minnechaug’ s public events – from special activities to making sure we had all the information for our Graduation Section in June. Recently Chiropractor Dr. Bill Bazin spoke to the Rotary Club regarding maintaining your wellness. If you missed that meeting, you’ll get a chance to hear Dr. Bazin speak at a Wilbraham Senior Center luncheon meeting at noon on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Center. The topic will be stress and how it affects your overall health. To register call 596-8379. Red Hat Ya Ya Sisterhood birthdays in January are Pat Cronin and Veronica Meschke. Party Time We’re not sure if the Patriots will be in the Super Bowl but one thing we do know, the Hampden Lions Club will be holding their annual Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hampden Senior Center on Allen Street in Hampden. They will be serving pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee for only $5; children 10 and under are free. Proceeds will benefit Lions Charities according to club member Michelle Lussier. Time to put your cards on the table: The St. Cecilia Women’s Club is holding their popular Card & Game Party on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the St. Cecilia Parish Center, 42 Main St., Wilbraham. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with a delicious luncheon served at noon. Organizer Sue Agnew says, “Come and play any game of your choice: Bridge, Dominoes, Canasta, Whist, Tripoli, Scrabble or anything you can think of. And, enjoy lunch all for a $7 donation. There will also be a raffle for many prizes and gift certificates. Proceeds help to fund the club’s scholarships and other charitable donations to needy organizations in our area. For reservations, call Sue Agnew, 596-9480. Dennis Lopata of Life Care of Wilbraham was the guest speaker at the Rotary Club’s Dec. 30 meeting at the Anchor House and described his new role as the newly elected president of the East of the River 5 Town Chamber of Commerce, better known as the ERC5. Dennis said he would like to see the ERC5 remain strong. He described how the business organization supports the Entrepreneur Program and Minnechaug with the annual Golf Tournament. If your business would like to join the chamber, give Dennis a call at 599-1002. Dennis is also chairman of the Senior Center Building Feasibility Study Committee and gave the Rotary Club an update on their progress towards getting a much larger building for our senior citizens. If you remember, in a recent column we mentioned some folks who are no longer in the public eye and we asked to be reminded if they had people who weren’t mentioned. So, here are a few more who played important roles in the town of Wilbraham. Longtime Fire Department Captain Tom Laware, Police Sgt. Glen Clark and Children’s Librarian Elaine Wrubel all retired; and Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Applications sought for fuel assistance program WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Senior Center announced that the state will once again be offering applications for fuel assistance for those in need. The maximum gross income levels are $33,126 for one person and $43,319 for two people. Applications are available through Social Services Coordinator Barbara Harrington. Applications cannot be sent without proof of income, social security numbers, pension papers, unemployment papers, 2015 electric bills, 2015 heating bills and 2015 phone bills. For those who are renting, a landlord name, address and phone is also required. For those who are working, four consecutive pay stubs are required as well. Those who think they may qualify for an application, call Harrington at 596-8379 for an appointment. Support group for those with clutter SPRNGFIELD – A support group will be meeting every Monday at 4 p.m. at Wachogue Congregational Church in Springfield to discuss why people keep so many possessions and study different ways to discard excess. This group is designed for those who struggle with clutter in their households. District curriculum assistant superintendent Tim Connor left to take a similar position in West Springfield. Do you live in Hampden and want to get something off your chest? State Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow), who represents Hampden in the House, announced he will hold office hours at the Hampden Library Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 11 a.m. to noon. Additional hours will be held on Wednesdays, Feb. 17 and March 16 during the same time period. For more information, contact his district office at 413-272-3922. Townspeople of both Wilbraham and Hampden should read the flyer recently sent in the mail entitled “Middle School Unification by the Middle School Task Force.” It describes the problem of under-enrollment at both Wilbraham Middle School and Thornton W. Burgess School in Hampden. The communication recommends that “The School Committee expeditiously move toward a unified school to be placed at the Wilbraham Middle School in the short term.” The proposal will be coming up at both towns’ Town Meetings. For details read Tyler Witkop’s stories in the Times or go to the school district’s web page at www.hwrsd.org. St. Cecilia’s Church announced last week that it will offer home visits for parishioners unable to attend church services during the winter months. Volunteers from the parish community will visit and provide Communion. For more information, contact Sr. Mary McCue at 596-4234 ext. 105. Stand up and be counted. Make sure you mail-in, or drop-off at Town Hall, your response to the Wilbraham Town Census. Pope Francis High School will hold the placement test for prospective ninth grade students interested in attending the new Catholic high school in September 2016 on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 a.m. The test will take place at Holyoke Catholic High School, 134 Springfield St., Chicopee. The snow date is Saturday, Feb. 13. For more information call Ann Rivers at 413-331-2480 ext. 1132 or email [email protected]. Here are more donors who helped out at the 2015 Holiday Bazaar held by the Friends of Wilbraham Seniors at the Gardens of Wilbraham Nov. 21: Nathan Bill’s Restaurant, Mary Ellen Meunier, Carol Jacobs, Glenmeadow, Trombly Insurance, Massage Clinic, Joanne Mott, Michelle Jackson, Dentist Dr. McDaniels, Mohegan Sun Casino, NEPM, Evelyn Morris, Jane Soukup, Life Care of Wilbraham, Friendly’s, Red Hat Ya Ya Sisterhood, Isabelle Butterfield, Doris Gaumond, Nadine Bransky, Sue Hitchcock, Sandy Hyszczak, Nancy Donahue, Deb Gormley, Maria Cacela, Robert Johnsen , Jeanne Andre, Michelle Kraefft, Donna Ferentino, Rice’s Fruit Farm and the Scantic Valley YMCA. (More next week) Quoted in the AARP magazine: “The Himalayan sea salt we just bought says it was created 240 million years ago. The label says the expiration date is 2016. Guess they dug it up just in time!” – Comedian Jeff Dunham on Facebook. Retired Editor Emeritus Charlie Bennett writes this regular column for the Times. 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More than just a celebration of her life and longevity, the event also served as the official release of her self-published first book, “My Journey of a Century.” Proceeds from sales of the book will support the Shriners Hospital for Children in Springfield. The book takes readers from her childhood to the present day. In order to recount her story, Stearns spoke into a voice recorder and related her memories. Her friends, Sue Waters and Priscilla Gimas transcribed her words to print. Stearns then edited every word to verify that “they were my words.” Waters, who first met Stearns while she worked at Life Care, said that the project began in March of 2015 and lasted until Jan. 4. She said that the book features Stearns’ personal memories, a chronological timeline with historical events, and tributes from Stearns’ friends. Additionally, the cover artwork of seagulls flying over a lighthouse shoreline covered in sea roses was commissioned specifically for the project. “She didn’t want it to end,” Gimas said of the book. ‘Blessed’ Life Care Executive Director Dennis Lopata marvels at Stearns’ ability to recall events and minute details from moments dating back to pre-World War I Nova Scotia. “Here’s this 95 year-old story she’s telling me and I’ve forgotten what I’ve had for breakfast,” he said to the assembled guests in the activity room of the longterm care facility. Lopata explained that she came to Springfield with her family in 1922 and the specific story he referenced related to her telling him the exact White Street address they called home. While he said he couldn’t remember the number, but that it was in the 600’s, Stearns quickly interrupted with “606,” to the astonishment of those who didn’t know TIMES photos by David Miles Peg Stearns poses with her portrait taken upon her graduation from nursing school on June 3, 1932. State Rep. Angelo Puppolo Jr. (front left), D-Springfield, presents Peg Stearns (front right) with state citations celebrating her 105th birthday. Joining her on her birthday are (from left) her grandson David, great-granddaughter Taylor and son Ron Stearns, who live in Arizona. Hampden Selectman John D. Flynn (left) wishes Peg Stearns a happy 105th birthday Jan. 5 at the Federated Community Church. The Rev. Todd Farnsworth (right) of Federated Community Church extends birthday wishes to Peg Stearns, a longtime Hampden resident and communicant of the church. ‘At Home’ At her side, Stearns was accompanied by her son Ron, her grandson David and her. from the state House, state Senate and a great-granddaughter Taylor, who visited He also showed the guests a picture proclamation from the office of Gov. Char- from Arizona. Ron was a 28-year resident of Stearns taken on the day of her gradu- lie Baker. Additionally, as he presented of Hampden prior to relocating. “I’m the happiest person here probation from the nursing program at Spring- legislation to name the Boston Cream Pie field Hospital. Stearns worked as a nurse Cupcake the official cupcake of the state, ably because I have my son, my grandson and my great-granddaughter beside me and at all of the Springfield hospitals, except he gave her a gift of the confections. the Shriners, over a period of 65 years. He “I’m resetting the clock,” Puppolo I haven’t seen them in a year,” Peg Stearns noted that she is the oldest living gradu- quipped, “I’ve got five Boston Cream Pie said. “I’m back here where I’m very much ate of the program and that the picture was cupcakes in honor of your 105th birth- at home.” She explained that the decision to taken in 1932. day.” Of course, Stearns was quick to inAdding to the display, Wilbraham Di- move to Life Care is one that she was fortuform it was June 3, 1932. rector of Elder Affairs Paula Dubord pre- nate enough to have made on her own and “We’ve had seven years sented her with the Golden Cane, which one that she does not regret. She said that with Peg and we’re blessed is given to the oldest living resident in the she had received assistance from neighbors for several years when at midnight with her presence,” Lopata town. said. “Oh my, it’s beautiful,” Stearns said as eight years ago, she had a realization that State Rep. Angelo Pup- she held the cane, which had been re-fin- “I could not continue to take advantage [of my neighbors]. polo Jr. (D-Springfield) pre- ished for the occasion. “I am so happy I had a mentality that sented her with a citation said to me ‘Peg, get yourself into a Life Care place and grow old together,’” she continued. As a fitting tribute, Life Care staff and the assembled guests joined in The Hampden-Wilbraham singing “Happy Birthday” Regional School District as well as her favorite song, “Young at Heart,” by Frank Sinatra. Will again offer early childhood proCopies of “My Journey grams for district residents beginning of a Century” are available September 2016. Programs are for online at www.createspace. 3 and 4 year olds. If your child will be com/5966976. 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The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Page Hampden sees spike in reported break-ins Sgt. William Joy: ‘Don’t wave it off’ break-ins, predominantly among those who left their vehicles unlocked and with valuables in plain view. “They’re not touching locked vehicles,” Joy said. Additionally, two cars were stolen, two stolen bikes were recovered and one house was robbed when the residents left the doors unlocked after leaving. Some of the streets with reported break-ins include Somers Road, Old Orchard Road, Carmody Road, Raymond Drive, Hickory Lane and Sessions Drive. Joy explained that many residents have a misconception that “it’s Hampden,” and that the community is quiet and free from crime. “East Longmeadow, By Tyler S. Witkop Turley Publications Staff Writer HAMPDEN – The Hampden Police Department has stepped up patrols and is alerting residents that over the last month, the town has seen a marked increase in reported car break-ins. According to Sgt. William Joy, the thefts have occurred across the town and have not been isolated to any one neighborhood. Joy told the Times that since mid-December, residents have reported roughly 40 instances of Springfield and Wilbraham have all been hit, now it appears it’s our turn.” To prevent thieves from taking belongings, Joy recommends removing any and all valuables from vehicles including cash, gift cards and electronic devices. Additionally, residents should always lock the doors to cars and homes. Report Crime In one instance, Joy noted that in the early morning hours, one break-in occurred in the 10 minutes it took for a resident to start the car and go inside to let the vehicle warmup before leaving for work. He noted that such instances can be prevented by using a spare key. He explained that the car owner can start the car with one set, lock the door and use a spare to manually unlock the door, preventing would-be thieves from entering during the short time the vehicle is unattended. “This is definitely a crime of opportunity,” Joy said, noting that at this point it is too early to determine whether any of the attempts are related. Additionally, residents are asked to immediately report suspicious activity or thefts, which can increase the likelihood of catching suspects and recovering stolen property. “If they see anything, don’t wave it off. Call us,” he said. “We need help. If they hear a noise or see something suspi- cious, report it.” Joy noted that in the case of the car break while it was running, had the call come in immediately the department could have had a K-9 unit on scene in 10 minutes and noted that the conditions that day were optimal for a dog to track. In the instance where the department recovered stolen bikes, Joy said that it appears the thieves had help; likely taking the bikes to escape quietly and ditching them in the vicinity of Wingate at Hampden where they may have had a separate party pick them up. To report a theft, call the department at 566-8011. For immediate emergency assistance, dial 911. Town Hall Notebook Selectmen approve new van, phone upgrades By Peter Vancini Turley Publications Correspondent town. In order to operate the new vehicle, the town’s van drivers, consisting mostly of senior citizens, are mandated to attend an eight-hour training session through the Massachusetts Rural Transit Assistance Program, or MArtap. The next training will be held in Palmer in April at the earliest due to a pending reorganization to MArtap. The town currently operates a single van to provide seniors with mobility issues the ability to run errands or attend outings. The aging van has required $8,095 in maintenance costs in the past two years, according to Dubord. “We’re hoping to have a reliable van. Our present van has broken down a lot in the past couple years and is really showing its age,” says Dubord. “And there have been times when we could’ve used more than one van. WILBRAHAM – Ringing in the New Year, in their first session of 2016, the Board of Selectmen – Chairman Robert Boilard, Susan Bunnell and Robert Russell – passed motions related phone line upgrades and approved the receipt of a new paratransit van for the senior center. Director of Elder Affairs Paula Dubord was granted unanimous approval by the board to accept a new paratransit van for the senior center through the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority. Dubord reached an agreement with the PVTA which will cover the total cost of the vehicle through a grant from the state’s Transportation Mobility Assistance Program. 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The board also briefly discussed the distribution of Middle School Task Force surveys in anticipation of the Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District public information session, which was held on Thursday, Jan. 7 at Minnechaug Regional High School to discuss the prospect of combining the towns’ middle schools. The selectmen spoke with Town Administrator Nick Breault about finalizing a date soon for this year’s annual Town Meeting. Breault discussed the idea of working with the town of Hampden in pushing back annual Town Meeting dates in the coming years. Candace Gaumond of the Selectmen’s Office later clarified that the dilemma stems from issues of uncertainty in the annual school budget that are typically resolved in the months following May. Gaumond emphasized www.villagefoodhampden.com The Wilbraham-Hampden Times is now on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/wilbrahamhampdentimes and “like” us. Peter Vancini can be reached at [email protected] PUBLIC NOTICE RIGHT-OF-WAY MAINTENANCE As required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 132B, National Grid (New England Power and/or Massachusetts Electric Company) hereby gives notice that it intends to selectively apply KHUELFLGHVDORQJVSHFLÀFWUDQVPLVVLRQ line rights-of-way in 2016. The selective use of herbicides to manage vegetation along rights-ofway is done within the context of an Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) program consisting of mechanical, chemical, natural and cultural components. In right-of-way vegetation management the pest or target is vegetation (primarily tall growing) that will cause outages and safety issues. National Grid’s IVM program encourages natural controls by promoting low growing plant communities that resist invasion by target vegetation. The selective use of herbicides and mechanical controls are the direct techniques used to control target vegetation and help establish and maintain natural controls. Rodeo, and possibly one of the following herbicides, Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline, will be applied directly to the surface of stumps immediately after target vegetation is cut (Cut Stump Treatment). Garlon 4 or Garlon 4 Ultra will be applied selectively to the stems of target vegetation using hand-held equipment (Basal Treatment). Krenite S or Rodeo, mixed with Escort XP, and one of the following herbicides, Arsenal or Arsenal Powerline, will be applied selectively to the foliage of target vegetation using hand-held equipment (Foliar Treatment). Applications shall not commence more than ten days before nor conclude more than ten days after the following treatment periods. Municipalities that have rights-of-way that were treated in 2015 but may require some touch-up work in 2016: Hampden, Wilbraham Treatment Periods +tax Specials Good From Jan. 14 - Jan. 20, 2016 that discussions are still unofficial. Changing Hampden’s date would require a vote to change its bylaws. Bunnell announced that the DPW is currently looking into the possibility of instituting a Styrofoam recycling program. According to DPW Director Edmond Miga Jr., the program is still in the exploratory phase. The board simultaneously accepted the resignation of Planning/Zoning Department Administrative Assistant Karen Benoit and authorized the hire of a part-time replacement. The job will be posted to the public after Jan. 14. An interview with Ron Dobosz for a vacancy on the Open Space and Recreation Committee was rescheduled for Mon. Jan. 11. January 11, 2016 – May 30, 2016 CST Basal May 30, 2016 October 15, 2016 Foliar CST Basal October 15, 2016 – December 31, 2016 CST Basal Further information may be requested by contacting (during business hours, Mon-Fri from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm): Mariclaire Rigby, National Grid, 939 Southbridge Street, Worcester, MA 01610. Telephone: (508) 860-6282 or email: [email protected] The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 10 January 14, 2016 A Community Gallery of life in Wilbraham and Hampden: TIMES photo submitted A helping hand… Here you’ll find the next installment on Greg the Barber’s window of guest photos called, “A Window on the Community.” Teams remember “JoJo” Gorecki. Middle school students collect pajamas. A Wilbraham student receives an award. The Highway Department lends a helping hand. A local family receives a state citation. Locals help celebrate the holidays. Ringing in the New Year in Hampden. Readers are encouraged to send in medium to high resolution photos for this page by e-mail to [email protected] or mail to TIMES, 2341 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Please note that if you send us a photo of the Times in different parts of the world, please include a recognizable landmark in the background. Examples: Eiffel Tower; castle in Spain. Crews from the Hampden Highway Department recently helped change lights in the parking lot at the Hampden Senior Center prior to the Christmas Luncheon. TIMES photo by David Miles Happy New Year… From left Stella Prucnal, Joan Doleva, Carol Shank, Tiny Burt, Joyce Burt and Krystyna Lawina ring in the New Year at the Hampden Senior Center Dec. 31 during the New Year’s party, which featured entertainment from local singer and “The Voice” performer Noah Lis. A Community Gallery Life in Wilbraham & Hampden Skookum recipient… Community ‘Unites for JoJo’… In memory of Joseph “JoJo” Gorecki Jr., 22 teams of community members came out to Jr. Scholarship Foundation, which provides student athletes with scholarships. Goreck TIMES photo submitted Wilbraham student Troy Sanders (second from left) celebrates with his family (from left), parents Dave and Marcie, and sister Courtney Sanders Knapik at Western New England University. Troy was a recipient of the 2015 Skookum Award, which recognizes students who have demonstrated excellence in academics. Children helping children… As part of The Scholastic Reading Club Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive, Wilbra helped collect and donate 175 pairs of new pajamas for The Pajama Program dur Scholastic matched each donation with a new book. The pajamas went to local chi T h i s p a g e i s b ro u g h t t o yo u Evening & Weekend Appointments Available! HAMPDE Pumping • Installation • SEWER PU FULLY The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Page 11 d g … e y y s t r e . TIMES photo by David Miles ‘A Window on the Community’ Editor’s note: Each week we provide a glimpse at Greg the Barber’s window. This is the next in our series of photos. Greg wishes Rachel Jones a happy 21st birthday. TIMES photo submitted o Minnechaug Regional High School for the second annual “UNITE for Jojo” basketball tournament. The tournament serves as a fundraiser for the Joseph Gorecki ki, a Hampden native and Minnechaug graduate, was murdered in Springfield in 2014. TIMES photo submitted Receives citation… aham Middle School students ring the month of December. ildren in need. TIMES photo by David Miles TIMES photo submitted State Rep. Angelo Puppolo Jr. (left), D-Springfield, presents Theresa Scully with a special citation from the state House commemorating the re-opening of Common Grounds Café in Wilbraham. The Scully family, owners of Scully Catering which operates the dining services at the Country Club of Wilbraham, recently purchased the Wilbraham coffee shop. Holiday spirit… Shelly Capen (left) and Marc Jacobson helped put fairgoers in the mood for the holidays during the Holly Fair at United Church Dec. 12. as a community service by: EN SEPTIC • Title 5 Inspections • Perc Tests UMP REPAIRS Y INSURED FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED 566-2916 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 12 January 14, 2016 Health & Wellness Post-holiday season challenges blood donor centers SPRINGFIELD – Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. January, in particular, is a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations, and a reduction in turnout can put the nation’s blood inventory at a critical low. Baystate Medical Center is joining hundreds of blood centers across the country in encouraging the public to become regular blood donors this month as a tie-in to “National Blood Donor Month.” “By donating blood you will become a hero to someone by making sure there is blood on our shelves when a patient desperately needs it. With just one donation – and blood is something that most people can spare – you could help save more than one life,” said Dr. Chester Andrzejewski, medical director, Transfusion Medicine Services, Baystate Medical Center. Every day in America, about 41,000 units of blood are needed in hospitals and emergency treatment facilities for patients with cancer and other diseases, for organ transplant recipients, and to help save the lives of accident victims. But, while some 38 percent of the American population is believed to be eligible to donate blood, less than 10 percent actually do. Platelet Donors At Baystate Health, 100 percent of all blood and platelet donations made to its Blood Donor Program are used locally in western Massachusetts. Each year at Baystate, over 5,800 patients receive more than 23,000 transfusions of blood products. Donors must be at least age 17, weigh at least 110 pounds, be Training offered for EMS providers WARE – Baystate Health Eastern Region, comprising of Baystate Mary Lane and Baystate Wing hospitals recently announced its Emergency Medical Service Continuing Education Program for 2016. Classes are held the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in Ware. The next class, “Artificial Ventilation,” will take place Feb. 3 led by Chris Gagnon, EMT-P. “There are few areas more important to a community than emergency medical services,” Dr. Paul Gerstein, chair of emergency medicine, said. “In our communities, EMS providers work countless hours to ensure that our community members have access to highly skilled, quality emergency care.” The hospital annually offers training to EMTs, EMT-I and Paramedics, which provides continuing education credits toward maintain their certifications. Classes are offered free of charge and registration is not required. For more information, contact Michelle Holmgren at 413-9672296. in good health, and have photo identification. Donors are able to give blood every eight weeks. Currently at Baystate Medical Center and around the country, there is an urgent need for new platelet donors. Platelets are important in the control of bleeding and are generally used in patients with leukemia and other forms of cancer, open heart surgery patients, transplant patients, and some trauma patients. Since they must be used within five days, maintaining an adequate supply is always a challenge. The Blood Donor Center at Baystate Medical Center is located in the hospital’s Daly Building at 759 Chestnut St. in Springfield. Hours are Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. Free valet parking is available at the Daly entrance. At Baystate Noble Hospital, the Blood Donor Room is located on the first floor of the hospital located on 115 West Silver St. in Westfield. It will be open on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments and information are available by calling 413794-4600. Club offers free hearing and vision screening Alzheimer’s support group to be held WILBRAHAM – Volunteers from the Wilbraham Women’s Club will conduct free hearing and vision screenings to area preschoolers Wednesday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wilbraham United Church, located at 500 Main St. The screening is available for children aged 3 to 5 on a first come, first served basis. In the event of school cancellations in Wilbraham, a snow date is Tuesday, Jan. 26 at the same times. Throughout the month of January, the club will conduct screenings at all Hampden and Wilbraham preschools. For more information, contact Marge Trimble at 413-596-6117. WILBRAHAM – Individuals and families of seniors affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are invited to participate in a Family and Caregiver Support Group. The meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Orchard Valley at Wilbraham, 2387 Boston road. Topics covered include: handling challenging behaviors, enjoying the holidays, research, family dynamics and enhancing communications. The program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information or to register call 596-0006. On The Shelf Searching the library’s digital collections By Karen Demers, Director Wilbraham Public Library R ecently I wrote about an event I attended that featured university and independent presses. Today I wish to share another exciting resource for books that don’t generally make the best-sellers list. “Biblioboard,” accessed directly at library.biblioboard. com, is provided by the Mas- sachusetts Library System and or publisher. our local C/W MARS One of the newnetwork. The collecest modules is a coltion includes books, lection provided by documents, and methe American Instidia files that can be tute for Economic Reaccessed by unlimited search. Titles to note users at one time. The within that collection best way to use Bibare “If Something lioboard is to browse Should Happen: How the sections called to Organize your Fi“Modules.” These nancial and Legal Inmodules can be col- Karen Demers formation” and “New lections by a particular theme Careers for Older Workers.” The Library Loft Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer We are celebrating our 10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons, we will be open on Fridays beginning in September. Our New Hours Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm • Thurs. 10am - 4pm Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm Hope to see you there Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public Library or the Library Loft during open hours. Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. We accept books only in good, clean condition. Biblioboard also highlights modules that are appropriate for teachers using the Common Core initiative - such as one for “Figures in Early American History.” Fans of graphic novels will want to explore the variety of volumes, including those from “Milk Shadow Books,” “Dark Horse,” and even a graphic novel biography of William of Windsor (I plan on checking out the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series). If you have an iPad, Android tablet or smartphone, be sure to check out the new Biblioboard app. If you prefer a larger format, you may read Biblioboard titles in your browser on your laptop or desktop computer. If you would like to learn more about all the new e-book resources, Mary Bell, our Adult Services Librarian, will be scheduling some workshops in early 2016. SUNDAY BINGO LUDLOW ELKS 69 Chapin St., Ludlow 50/50 Elks • Jackpot PROGRESSIVE GAME DOORS OPEN 4 pm • Kitchen Opens 4:30 pm GAMES START AT 6:00 PM 589-1189 For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library The Wilbraham-Hampden Times is now on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/wilbrahamhampdentimes and “like” us. January 14, 2016 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 13 ARTS & Lifestyles Reflecting inner rhythms Local artist overcomes traumatic injury By Tony Fimognari Turley Publications Staff Intern I t seems to be more often than not, that life changes forever when it’s least expected. With the use of her paintbrush, Lesley Hampton has managed to reflect strokes of positivity through some of life’s darkest moments. While riding her horse through the Mount Toby Reservation in Sunderland Massachusetts, in 2006, the Hampden artist and her horse were suddenly spooked by a few barking dogs. The horse took off and rescuers found Hampton lying on the ground on the trail. Little did anyone know at this point that the injury sustained to Hampton’s head would drastically alter her life forever. Hampton suffered major damage to the left temporal lobe and contusions to the frontal lobe of her brain from the accident that day. Doctors had to perform a craniotomy as well as other surgeries, to compensate for the swelling going on in her brain. After the surgeries, Hamp- PEOPLE/ MILESTONE NEWS As a free service for our readers, we will print all births, weddings, engagements, milestone anniversaries, major birthdays, military achievements, honors and awards. We have a “people news” form available for you to submit these listings. This material is provided to us by our readers and local institutions and we do not charge to print this content. For more information, or to submit people or milestone news for Wilbraham Hampden Times, please email [email protected]. TIMES photo submitted Hampden artist Lesley Hampton poses with one of her paintings of a horse. ton found herself suffering from cognitive disabilities. “Art has served as an important part of Lesley’s recov- Senior Center offers drawing class HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center will be offering a drawing class led by Clare Doyle beginning Thursday, Jan. 28 from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. The cost is $60 for six weeks. For more information, call 566-5588. Watercolor class returns to HSC HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center will be offering water coloring classes beginning Monday, Jan. 25 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Taught by Wilbraham artist Joyce Emerle, the eight-week course is offered Mondays or Wednesdays. The Wednesday program starts Jan. 27 during the same times. Cost is $80 and includes materials. For more information, call 566-5588. Newspaper Rates Provide the Most Bang for your Bucks! ery,” Cynthia Bailey, Hampton’s mother and communicator, said. “The rediscovery for her passion of art truly helped her find herself again.” Hampton had graduated from Greenfield Community College with two art degrees in 2002 and was an avid painter. To compensate for her struggle to communicate verbally, she began art therapy classes in 2007. Making statues, paintings and drawings, Hampton found a brand new way to use her art skills that she miraculously still had even after the accident. After stopping art therapy for a few years to focus on physical therapy, Amy Porchelli reached out to Hampton on Facebook in 2013 and became her new instructor. “Amy is absolutely wonderful with Lesley,” Bailey said. “She helps Lesley pick topics to paint and encourages her to keep painting when she gets frustrated with her work.” After being featured in a University of Massachusetts exhibit last May through the help of her support group, Hampton will Club to celebrate ‘Ole Blue Eyes’ Acrylic painting offered in Hampden HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center will be offering acrylic painting classes at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Fridays, Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26. These classes are designed to help participants with no previous drawing or painting experience complete a painting of a subject of their choice in just a few short weeks. However, participants with previous experience can also see their skills improve through the classes. The cost is $15 per session and all materials are supplied. Old clothes are suggested because the painting can be messy. Class sizes are limited. For more information or to register, call 566-5588. WILBRAHAM – The WilbrahamHampden Rotary Club will celebrate the music of Frank Sinatra Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. with the Springfield Symphony Pops concert “Centennial Sinatra: Celebrating the Music of ‘Ole Blue Eyes,’” at Symphony Hall, 34 Court St. in Springfield. Featuring Steve Lippia, music will span Sinatra’s career, from his early days as a crooner to his featured concert at Madison Square Garden. The performance will feature accompaniment by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. The club will offer a limited number of tickets for the performance. Cost is $35 and proceeds will help support the club’s many community service projects. For more information, call Diane Ryan at 413-221-9122. 599-1846 Eastfield Mall 1655 Boston Rd. Donovan’s Irish Pub FOOD & SPIRITS 2343 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA Eastfield Mall 1655 Thurs. 1/14 have another exhibition called “Reflections of Rhythm” opening Friday, Jan. 15 at the Bing Art Center, 716 Sumner Ave. in Springfield with an artist’s reception at 7 p.m. The exhibit will feature 50 pieces of art made by Hampton and the pieces will be made of both watercolor and acrylic paint. Despite her accident, Hamptons’ favorite painting subjects are horses and flowers and many of the pieces on display will be reflective of nature. “Reflections of Rhythm” will be on display from Friday, Jan. 15 until Thursday, Jan. 21. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information about the event, call the Bing Art Center at 731-9730. While her life is changed forever, Hampton continues to do what she loves. 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Thurs. 1/21 Fri. 1/22 Mike Vallan The Healys Jim McArdle & Guest THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Corned Beef & Cabbage Seafood Casserole Sat. 1/23 Prime Rib Dinner The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 14 8 [email protected] @turleysports www.turleysports.com January 14, 2016 acebook.com/turleysports SPORTS Falcons handle Tigers By Nate Rosenthal Turley Publications Sports Correspondent HOLYOKE - The Minnechaug hockey team has been somewhat opportunistic this season and their 8-3 win over South Hadley was another example of that. They took an early 5-1, lead over the Tigers and held them off as they came back late in the second period. The Falcons regained their edge in the third and finally pulled away. As it was, the Falcons had to overcome the first deficit, as the Tigers took a brief 1-0 lead 5:00 into the game. A 1:30 later, Minnechaug tied and then took a lead 2:30 after that. Before the first period ended, they made it 3-1. Two quick goals in the first 1:30 of the second period extended the lead to 5-1 and it looked as though the rout was on. But some 2:30 after the first Minnechaug goal, the Tigers got one back. With 1:00 left in the second, they made it a two-point game. Despite the fact, that the Falcons’ defense kept the Tigers Please see FALCONS, page 15 Minnechaug’s Liam Walsh (4) carries the puck along the boards. Inset, Minnechaug’s Noah Hemingway (9) pushes the puck into the zone. Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com Lady Falcons play well against tough opposition By Dave Forbes Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer WILBRAHAM - It was a good week for the Minnechaug girls basketball team. Following a 60-44 loss to Holyoke to start, the Lady Falcons bounced back with a 58-43 win over Amherst and finished the week with a 52-30 win over Granby Memorial of Connecticut. In the loss to Holyoke, Minnechaug actually led 14-10 after the first quarter, only to see Holyoke bounce back with second and third quarters of 17-5 and 20-11 to take control of the game. Rachel Granger led Minnechaug with 13 points. Serena Fiore also finished in double figures with 11. Annabella Demattia chipped in with eight, followed by four each from Kelsey Slepchuk and Molly Roy, to go along with two each from Olivia Mitchell and Karlee Grono. In the 58-43 win over Amherst, the Lady Falcons traded big quarters with Amherst in the Please see BASKETBALL, page 15 Minnechaug makes quick work against Colts By Nate Rosenthal Turley Publications Sports Correspondent CHICOPEE - The Minnechaug wrestling team was victorious in relatively short match against Chicopee Comp. In eight of the 14 bouts, at least one team had no entry and thus there were but six competitive bouts, Minnechaug won five of them and took a 44-24 decision over the Colts. The evening began with the Falcons taking a 6-0 lead, as Sean Monteiro won the 106 class by forfeit. With a double forfeit in the 113 and 120, it remained at 6-0 through three weight classes. The 126 group was the first bout with competition, albeit, a short one. Riley Jacobson pinned Pedro Baez with 29 seconds left. He had a 2-0 lead at the time on a takedown at 20 seconds into the bout. That gave Minnechaug a 12-0 lead. They made it 18-0 as Ethan Moretti won the 132 by forfeit. Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com Minnechaug’s Mike Lemoine Comp’s Brian Perez. Comp got on the board in the 138 as Charlie Vargas pinned Ben Emerson with 26 seconds left in the first. Vargas had built up a 7-0 lead over the course of the period. He had a takedown 30 seconds in and then picked up and two and then three points with nearfalls at one minute and then again with 45 seconds left. tries to hold down Chicopee Now it was 18-6. Ryan Monteiro dominated the 145 with a 10-0 decision over Jason Vargas. He led 2-0 on a takedown with 38 seconds left in the first. It was 5-0 after two, with a take down at one minute and a stall called on Vargas at the buzzer. An escape at 1:40, a takedown at 45 seconds and Minnechaug’s Riley Johnson tries to roll up Chicopee Comp’s Pedro Baez. a nearfall with 25 seconds left gave Monteiro the 10-0 lead. He scored four points for the Falcons who now led 22-6. The Falcons got back to back pins in the 152 and 160 to up their lead to 34-6. Lucas Gobel got his pin over Dave Pedraza with 40.3 remaining in the second. He led 4-0 at the time. He had takedowns early in the first and early in the second before he finally pinned Pedraza. It was Mike Lemoine in the 160 pinning Brian Perez with 25 seconds left in the second. The score was 13-0 when he closed it off. In the first period, there were three Please see WRESTLE, page 15 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Page 15 FALCONS from page 14 away, allowing just two shots through 7:00, Minnechaug was unable to put the game a away. That was, until they found the back of the net with 6:00 to go. Ten seconds later, they scored again and added one more in the final 3:00. Of note, as well, is the pursuit of Anthony Piteo of 100 points. With two goals and two assists in the game, finished the game at 94. He would score two more the next day in a win over St. Peter Marian and is now four away from the century mark. In their first shots, neither team was on goal. Tyler Rose was wide left a minute in for Minnechaug and Evan Sullivan was wide to the left for South Hadley a 1:30 after that. Liam Walsh had the first shot on goal, a 12-footer that was kicked aside by Justin Garon at 11:15, Thirty seconds after that the Tigers got four shots on Eric Szymczyk in the next 30 seconds. The first three — 10 feet by Ben Watkins; 12 feet by Sullivan; 8 feet by Jim Mazza were all stopped. The fourth at 10:08, got past Szymczyk to give South Hadley a 1-0 lead. Alex Joao made the pass to Watkins who was 5 feet out on the left and went short side. Sullivan also had an assist. Mazza put one on goal less than a minute later for the Tigers. Minnechaug tied it up at 8:37 as Joshua DeCarolis onetimed a pass by Francis O’Brien from 8 feet on the left. O’Brien got his pass from Piteo. With 6:09 to go, Minnechaug took the lead, one they would not relinquish, as Cam Mariani deflected a pass from Piteo. He was 8 feet out when the puck went off his stick. DeCarolis had an assist as well.. Corey Calkins chance to tie the game at 5:12 was stymied by Szymczyk. Garon had saves on Noah Hemenway from 10 feet and Mariani from 12 in the 11th minute to keep it at 2-1. That would change at 3:24 as Matthew Kowal finished off a crossing pass from William Noel on the right side. There was a Falcon in the penalty box for the shorthanded goal. Garon had two more stops in the period, both on Piteo at 1:35 and 0:50. Sullivan had his shot at :30 blocked by Szymczyk. With the game at 3-1, the shots relatively even, 8-7 WRESTLE from page 14 takedowns and a nearfall for an 8-0 lead and then an escape, a penalty and a threepoint nearfall before the pin that ended it. Comp picked up points in the 170 and 182 by virtue of forfeits. It was Wilfredo Davis in the 170 and Joe Ramah in the 182. That cut it to 34-18. The last competitive bout was at 195 with Benton Whitley getting an 11-1 decision over Eli Burston-Eylessa. Whitley scored two on a takedown 20 seconds in. in favor of Minnechaug. The action to start the second was hot and heavy. Watkins was stopped by Szymczyk at 13:59. Minnechaug then rushed down the ice on a breakaway, which Piteo finished off at 13:38 from five feet. Mariani had the assist. The teams traded shots 15 and 30 seconds later. Mariani from 10 feet, save by Garon; Sullivan from 15 feet, save by Szymczyk. Mazza was on goal at 13:10, as the Tigers kept the puck in. Minnechaug cleared the puck and made it 5-1. Tyler DeCarolis finished off series of passes from Piteo and Walsh at 12:46 and it looked as though the Falcons were going to pull away. The Tigers got the puck back into the Minnechaug zone. Szymczyk made a save on Watkins at 12:25 and one on Sullivan at 11:42. Sullivan slipped one by at 10:51from 8 feet out. Sean Doherty had the assist. Tim Sweeney was stopped at 9:46 by Szymczyk. Then for the next 8:00, the play was dominated by Minnechaug. At 9:15, Josh DeCarolis put one on goal, as did Kowal 10 seconds later. At the midpoint Burstyn Eylessa got one back five seconds later on an escape. He would not score again. With takedowns at 1:25 and 1:05, Whitley ended the first with a 6-1 lead. He had takedown in the second for 8-1 and another takedown along with a stall gave him three more points for the 11-1 win. Sean Lee got six more for Minnechaug points with a forfeit win at 220. Chris David was the winner by forfeit in the 285 division. of the period, Piteo was stopped and a minute later, Hemenway had his shot blocked by Garon. With 2:34 to go, Josh DeCarolis was on goal and at 1:40, Mariani was as well. The score remained 5-2. South Hadley made it a twogoal game with 1:03 left in the second frame., as Sullivan converted a pass from Nick Thibault. With the stops being made by Garon, the Tigers were back in the game. In the final minute they had three shots to make it a one-goal game — Mazza from 15 feet at 0:55; Joao from 5 feet at :43; Watkins from 8 feet at :20. DeCarolis put one on Garon with 10 seconds left in the second. Both team rang out 11 shots each, and each scored twice to keep it a two-goal game. The action in the final frame was largely ion the South Hadley end, but it was more than 9:00 and five blocked shots before the Falcons could do anything. Mariani was stopped from 8 feet at 13:41; Walsh was on goal at 10:58 and Hemenway at 19:03. Tyler DeCarolis had a 10-footer blocked at 7:54 and Nathan Champagne was stopped at 7:03. Meanwhile the Tigers had shots at 11:14 by Calkins from 6 feet and by Mazza at 6:52 from 8. Szymczyk made the saves on both. They would also be the only shots on goal by the Tigers in the period. Minnechaug finally took control in the final 6:00. At 5:55, Lucas Cranston scored on a pass from Hemenway. Ten seconds later, Hemenway found him again. Austin Kareta also had an assist on the second one. Kowal had a shot on goal at 2:41. With 19.9 seconds left Ed Wurszt, assisted by Kareta got Minnechaug’s final goal. Piteo had four points with the two goals and two assists and Cranston with the two third period goals, scored twice. Szymczyk had 17 saves. It was a 3-0 week for the Falcons as they knocked off Westfield 4-1 and St. Peters-Marian, 5-2. Tyler DeCarolis had a hat trick in the former and Walsh had three assists in the latter. With Piteo’s two goals against St/ Peter’s, he is at 96 needing just four more points. They play Ludlow this week. The deadline for submissions for this sports section is the Monday before publication by noon. Our advertisers make this publication possible. To send in information, contact Sports Editor Dave Forbes, at 413-283-8393 ext. 237, send an e-mail to [email protected] or send it through the mail to: Turley Publications c/o Sports Editor Dave Forbes, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069 Let them know you saw their ad in the Wilbraham Hampden Times BASKETBALL from page 14 first, but it was the Lady Falcons that led 19-18 at the break and took command of the game with a 16-6 performance in the third quarter. Minnechaug then finished off the game with an impressive 23 points in the fourth. Mitchell and Fiore shared the teamhigh with 15 points. Fire also had three 3pointers. Granger added seven along with Demattia, followed by six from Slepchuk, five from Grono, two from Tara McWilliams and one from Molly Roy. In the 52-30 win over Granby, it was again the second half that led the charge for the Lady Falcons. Minnechaug used a 13-9 third quarter to take a 29-25 lead and finished things off with a 23-13 performance in the fourth. Granger topped Minnechaug with nine, followed by eight from Caitlin Bonita, seven from Roy, six from Slepchuk and Demattia, four from Grono, three from Fiore and McWilliams, and two from Julia Doleva, Mitchell and Rebekah Nevarez with two. Falcons drop tough one in OT to Blue Devils It was a tough loss for the Minnechaug boys basketball team as they fell, 49-48 in overtime, to Northampton last week. Trailing by seven at the end of the third quarter, the Falcons outscored the Blue Devils, 16-9, in the fourth to send the game to the extra session tied at 43-43. The first two quarters were quite even on the scoreboard as the two sides were tied 7-7 after the first and Northampton had a small 17-16 lead at the half. Northampton then more than doubled its point total in the third quarter to build up a 35-28 lead through three. Deajon Marsh finished with a teamhigh 16 points, including two 3-pointers. Koby Ray was second with nine, followed by eight from Cameron McCloud-Thomas, six from Nickolas Santos, three from William Ryan, and two each from Timothy Denault, Connor McQuade and Cole Modesto. Safe boating class REGION - The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is conducting several safe boating classes in Western Massachusetts. Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) class is an in-depth weekly class lasting several weeks and the About Boating Safely (ABS) class is a one day, eighthour, basic boating course. These classes are taught by qualified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors. Classes include a wide variety of boating subjects including type of boats & equipment, boat handling, rules of the road, boating safety, boat motors, lines & knots, etc. These courses are suitable for beginners and a good refresher for seasoned boaters. Courses are designed for adults, as well as children as young as seventh grade. A certificate will be presented after passing the final exam. These courses satisfy state requirements for licensing; however, some states may have special additional requirements. 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Now called Ho Chi Minh City 36. Set into a specific format 39. Exhaust 40. Individual 43. Moves rhythmically to music 44. D. Lamour “Road” picture costume 46. Having earlike appendages 47. Certified public accountant 49. Outermost part of a flower 51. Supplement with difficulty 54. Plains Indian tent (alt. sp.) 59. Electronic warfaresupport measures 60. Displaying a fairylike aspect 61. Taxi 62. They __ 64. Syrian pound The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 16 January 14, 2016 Business Hampden Hardware closes its doors By Peter Vancini Turley Publications Correspondent HAMPDEN – Hampden Hardware, a fixture in Hampden’s downtown for 53 years, will close its doors for good at the end of this month. Mark and Linda Casey, who acquired the store in 2001 in the face of an impending closure, say that times have changed and that keeping the store open is no longer an option. Mark cites a host of factors for the closing. “The larger stores, like Home Depot and Lowe’s,” says Mark. “People go over there and then they come here to buy the screw that was missing.” Mark, a former selectman, also cites the trend toward online shopping and an inability to compete with the advertising and marketing of so-called “big box” stores and chains, as well as a trend away from residents are taking on home repair projects themselves. Ultimately though, Mark says, it comes down to the store’s location. “Retail is very hard in Hampden. It’s been hard since the advent of the automobile and people going to work in Springfield,” Mark explained. “People go shop in the city and it’s harder out here.” “We just don’t have enough people out here,” he adds. The store was opened in TIMES photo submitted The couple stands in front of their store, Hampden Hardware, which is scheduled to close at the end of the month. 1962 by William Bureau and operated by him for many years before eventually being sold. After passing through the hands of several owners, the store eventually closed in 1978, according to Richard Patullo, who purchased and re-opened the store with his father, William Patullo, later that same year. The two ran the business together until William Patullo passed away and the business was sold to the Caseys. We’ll move on.” Linda was a large-animal veterinary technician in the years before she and Mark bought the store. She has a passion for horses and says she hopes to be able to ride her horse, Lucy, more often, though neither she nor Mark are certain as to what they’ll do next. “We’re going to have to get jobs!” Mark laughs. “You know, we kept up with it for a while, but we never quite made minimum wage. The last four or five years have been pretty close to being without a paycheck.” Mark admits that he’d hoped someone, perhaps an entrepre- ‘Sign of the Times’ Arthur Booth, a lifelong Hampden resident and former selectman, has been coming to the store since it opened in the early ‘60s. “Unfortunately, it’s a sign of the times,” Booth said. “These big box stores are driving people that are trying to make a living out of business. It’s kind of sad to watch an institution like this just disappear. It’s not Hampden. The thing is, it’s friends that run it and you depend on it.” Even after all the difficult years that the Caseys have put into the business, they’re still stoically optimistic. “We really enjoyed it here,” Linda Casey said. “You’ve got to do what you’ve got to do. Obituary Wilbraham-Hampden Times Obituary Policy Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: [email protected]. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. Death Notice Bergeron, Roland Died Jan. 5, 2016 Funeral Services will be private Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam TIMES photo by Peter Vancini Mark and Linda Casey purchased Hampden Hardware in 2001. Roland Bergeron (1923 – 2016) WILBRAHAM – Roland Bergeron, 92, of Wilbraham, passed away peacefully on Jan. 5, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Indian Orchard, he was a longtime resident of Wilbraham and enjoyed his career as a driver for various area companies. Roland was a decorated United States Army veteran proudly serving his country during World War II. Roland leaves his caring wife of 67 years Helen “Jeanne” (LaValley) Bergeron; his children: Bruce Bergeron and wife Christine, of Monson, Craig Bergeron and wife Kimberly, of Wilbraham, Renee Balboni and husband Mauro, of East Longmeadow, and Nanette Bernard and husband Ed, of Wilbraham; 10 grandchildren; a brother Homer Bergeron and wife Jean, of Ludlow; many extended family members, and dear friends. Funeral services for Roland will be held privately by his family at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roland’s memory to the charity of one’s choice. For additional information, visit www.ludlowfuneralhome.com. Sympathy Floral Arrangements Custom & Traditional Designs Randalls Farm & Greenhouse 631 Center Street, Ludlow 589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net neurially-minded young person, might make him an offer. With the storefront plastered with “50 percent off” signs and shelves that are just now beginning to look a bit bare, there seems little likelihood that the store will be spared the fate it was when Linda and Mark bought it in 2001. “It’s been fun. I like buying and selling things,” says Mark. “You know, people come in and we chat. [People] I’ve grown up with. It’s a quality of life thing.” “I’m grateful to all the customers,” Mark says, then chuckles and adds, “I just wish we had more of them.” Bank seeks input on charitable giving MONSON – For the sixth year in a row, Monson Savings Bank is asking the community to help plan the bank’s community giving activities by inviting people to vote for the organizations they would like the bank to support during 2016. “Every year we donate over $100,000 to organizations doing important work in the communities we serve,” said Steve Lowell, president of Monson Savings Bank. “For several years now, we’ve been so pleased by how many people participate. We have learned of new organizations through this process, and we also just like the idea of asking our com- munity for input. As a community bank, we think that’s important.” To cast their vote, people can go to monsonsavings.com/in-the-community. html. On that page they can see a list of organizations that the bank has already supported in 2015 and provide up to three names of groups they’d like the bank to donate to in 2016. The only requirement is that the organizations be non-profit and providing services in Hampden, Monson, Wilbraham or Ware. The voting ends at 3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15. The bank pledges to support the top 10 vote getters and will announce the winners by the end of January. Legals WILBRAHAM PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40A, Sec t i o n 5 , t h e Wi l b r a h a m Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednes day, February 3, 2016 at 7:00 PM in the Town Office Building, 240 Springfield Street, at the request of Stanley Kowalski III, Chair man of FloDesignSonics of 380 Main Street, to consider a proposal to amend the Wilbraham Zoning ByLaw and the accompanying Zoning Map referenced therein by rezoning from Residence-26 (R-26) to Neighborhood Office (N.O.) two parcels of land containing approximately 2.01 acres located at 384 Main Street and 3 Bulkley Road owned by the Wilbraham Monson Academy as more particularly described on a plan on file with the Town Clerk. The map of the proposed rezoning is available for review in the Town Clerk's Office and the Planning Office during normal business hours. All persons interested or wishing to be heard on this matter are urged to attend the public hearing on February 3. Jeffrey Smith Chairman 1/14,1/21/16 HOW TO SUBMIT LEGAL NOTICES All legal notices to be published in “The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES” should be sent directly to [email protected]. Karen Lanier processes all legals for this newspaper and can answer all of your questions regarding these notices. Please indicate the newspapers and publication date(s) for the notice(s) in the subject line of your email. For questions regarding coverage area, procedures or cost, please call Karen directly at 413-283-8393 x271. Turley Publications, Inc. publishes 15 weekly newspapers throughout Western Massachusetts. Visit www.turley.com for more information. Please check the accuracy of 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. 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Open current positions include but are not limited to; • Sewers and material prep. • Assemblers and inspectors • Fiberglass workers • Production planners • More! Please bring resume and references Interviews will be held on a first come first serve basis. AA/EOE begin Thursday, Jan. 21. intern works to compile a list of dents will get to try Blueberry She noted that PTO volun“Our goal is to familiarize possible recipes utilizing fruits Granola Bars. Dougal commentteers and lunch room staff moniimmediately upon leaving the kids with these foods before we and vegetables. Each recipe foed that the bars could make a tor the popularity of samples with lunch line, Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Food put them on the menu,” she said. cuses on one particular item, in delicious snack or breakfast item students and that she distributes some cases being abundantly and from a district perspective, surveys to students as well. Service Director Julie Dougal “Every child gets to try it.” The schools even send stuavailable through the U.S. De- are among the more cost-effiKale chips, however, did felt there had to be a better way not become a regular item. Douof serving students. But Dougal dents home with recipes prior to partment of Agriculture Com- cient to produce. Blueberries are readily gal said that the large quantity did not simply want to serve the the event, in hopes that parents modities Program. Once the introduce the healthy options recipes have been compiled, the available through the USDA and of kale required to meet dietary products to students, she, like parents everywhere, wanted the at the dinner or breakfast table, intern pitches them to the Food aside from whole wheat flour; guidelines is particularly probfamiliarizing students with what Service Advisory and District most of the ingredients are read- lematic, especially when orderchildren to eat them. cases amount to foreign Wellness committees, where ily on-hand in the school kitch- ing for all schools. Three years ago, Dougal in◗some ◗ AGAWAM COUNTRY ◗ THE menu offerings. JOURNAL ◗ THE theyREGISTER are considered based on TOWN ens. “Students like anything difpartneredADVERTISER with the local parentP.O. Box 429, 5 Main Street 24 Water Street NEWS REMINDER “We noticed that kids several factors including ease of Depending on the success of ferent in their day,” she said, notteacher 23 organizations to offer Southwick Street 138 College Street, Suite 2 Huntington, MA 01050 Palmer, MA 01069 weren’t necessarily familiar with preparation and cost. the recipe, some of the items may ing that the event has been well (413) 667-3211 Feeding Hills, MA 01030 So. 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Box 601 ◗lunch WILBRAHAM students were given samples of just them for each school’s The recipe was such a success if for weallget one kid, we’ve been The deadline print classified Massachusetts-Amherst, all stuFax: (413) 592-3568 10 South Main Street GAZETTE HAMPDEN TIMES kale chips. period and for home preparathat Minnechaug Regional High successful.” Street through 2341 Boston Rd. Belchertown, MA 01007 ads in the Quabbin and Suburban dents in5 Exchange kindergarten tion. School and WilbrahamZones Middle ◗ THE JOURNAL P. O. sample Box 448 creative new Wilbraham, MA 01095 (413) 323-5999 is Friday at noon for publication eighth grade REGISTER Barre, MA 01005 (413) 682-0007 Fax: (413)323-9424 This year’s intern is Jennifer School now offer a smoothie S. Witkop can be Featured Items the following week.Tyler The deadline recipe options one day a month, 24 Water Street (978) 355-4000 Fax: (413)bar, 682-0013 Shaw. which Dougal commented is reached at [email protected]. Dougal explained that to acfor the Hill Towns Zone is Monday at five timesFax: a year. Palmer, MA 01069 (978) 355-6274 For the Jan. 21 tasting, stu- popular with boys in particular. the tasting, her college noon. All online ads will be published This year’s sampling will complish ◗ SOUTHWICK ◗ THE TOWN (413) 283-8393 TASTING from page 1 Reaching our online readers and homes in 50 local communities every week. best Our publications 80 Main Street FILM from page 1 Ware, MA 01082 (413) 967-3505 them to produce a quality film. Fax: (413) 967-6009 To raise money and sup- Fax: (413) 289-1977 just happen without a lot of sup◗ THE SHOPPING port,” O’Shea said. GUIDE 24 Water Street Palmer, MA 01069 Video Auditions (413) 283-8393 they’ve already Fortunately, Fax: (413) 289-1977 the CLASSIFIEDS SUFFIELD NEWS COMMON for 7 days including the corresponding 23is Southwick Street Water O’Shea, Street print editions. what will truly make the 24 film “Just Say Goodbye” is as Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Palmer, MA 01069 work. They are currently solican opportunity to speak to peoor (413) 786-7747 (413) 283-8393 iting auditions on Fax: their(413)ple and realize a dream. Fax: (413) video 786-8457 289-1977 website and have posted the job port for the film, the pair has ◗ THE CHICOPEE ◗ THE WARE on larger casting sites, offering launched REGISTER a website, social media RIVER NEWS food, camaraderie, experience, received support from a friend of pages, and an592-3599 “Indiegogo Cam(413) 80 Main Street and film credits as compensaO’Shea’s, local director, producFax: (413) 592-3568 Ware, MA 01082 paign” which began on Jan. 9. tion. 967-3505 They will use these platforms er, and screenwriting professor (413) After filming through the 967-6009 to reach out to the film and lo- Marty Langford. He is allowing Fax: (413) spring, Walting will begin the Walting, who will be filming in cal communities, who links can give Find quick to our newspaper web sites at www.turley.com – Many are also on monetary or specific prop dona- addition to directing the movie, daunting task of editing the tions, or lend their time and tal- to use some of his high-end movie, in the hopes of an April 2017 release for test audiences, ent by volunteering as extras or equipment. In addition to the qual- and a formal release in June of crew members. “A feature like this doesn’t ity filming, the producing pair next year. For both Walting and agrees that “incredible” acting ound ◗ QUABOAG CURRENT ar anyone touched by depression suicide,” she said. Both are taking the project “I told myself one day I’d be very seriously, balancing family, a filmmaker,” said Walting. jobs, and challenging classes in He is making significant addition to the demands of the progress towards achieving hiswww.turley.com production. In speaking to them, goal, gaining professional film there was a clear mutual [email protected] experience and what isEmail: shaping tion and respect for the film, and ©Turley Publications, and MediaSpan. thanked each up to be impressive college aptheyInc,continually Powered by MediaSpan. plication material. other for the opportunity to make For O’Shea, having her film it a reality. produced gives her the chance To learn more, donate, or to spread awareness and make audition, visit www.justsaygoodsomething “that a lot of teens byefilm.com. will be able to relate to, as well The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Buzzin’ from Town to Town Classifieds Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace Help Wanted Page 19 Help Wanted ✦ www.turley.com Help Wanted Real Estate SMALL LOCAL TRUCKING company is seeking a reliable class A truck driver with experience. Regional & OTR work. Home often. Strong customer base with year round work. 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Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: [email protected] for more information. Auto For Sale Circulation: 9,800 ❏ Discover All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discrimination call The Department of Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 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Page 20 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES January 14, 2016 Schools School Lunch MENUS Elementary and Middle Schools Minnechaug Regional High School Tuesday, Jan. 19 Whole grain waffle sticks, strawberries, peaches, ham slice, and sweet potato home fries Tuesday, Jan. 19 Hot dog, steamed carrots, and oven fries Main Street Deli – Caesar chicken wrap Falcon Grille Daily – Cheese/veggie or chicken burger w/toppings Pizza Daily – BBQ chicken Specialty - Grilled chicken, Caesar salad, buffalo chicken salad, chef salad, assorted wraps Wednesday, Jan. 20 Turkey wrap on wheat tortilla, lettuce/tomato, reduced fat Cape Cod chips, and celery sticks Thursday, Jan. 21 Cheese pizza with whole grain crust, baby carrots with low fat ranch, and garden salad Friday, Jan. 22 Mozzarella sticks, tomato sauce for dipping, seasoned rotini, and steamed broccoli Alternates are offered daily, including chef salad and bagel lunch, and are served with yogurt or cheese stick. Fresh local fruits and vegetables daily. Daily lunch is $2.50. Milk is 50 cents, included with all lunches, 1% or fat free chocolate. Make checks payable to School Food Services. Wednesday, Jan. 20 Half day, no lunch served Thursday, Jan. 21 Half day, no lunch served Friday, Jan. 22 Pasta bar – Meat or white sauce, Caesar salad, garlic knot Main Street Deli – Veggie wrap Falcon Grille Daily – Cheese/veggie or chicken burger w/toppings Pizza Daily – Buffalo chicken Specialty – Grilled chicken, Caesar salad, buffalo chicken salad, chef salad, assorted wraps Meal prices $2.75, reduced 40 cents, adult $3.75, milk 50 cents, breakfast $1.50. All meals served with choice of fruit, vegetable and 1% or fat free milk. Offered daily salad bar, grab & go sandwiches and salad, lean burgers, chicken sandwiches, PB&J. Minnechaug holds “Battle of the Bands” competition WILBRAHAM – Minnechaug Regional High School will hold its annual Battle of the Bands competition on Friday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. There will be performances from a variety of student musicians who will battle with music for cash prizes. The event is open to the public and the cost for admittance to the event is $5 or $4 if students bring their Renaissance Card. Children are free. Pope Francis High School placement test scheduled CHICOPEE - Pope Francis High School recently announced that the placement test for prospective ninth grade students interested in attending the new Catholic high school in September 2016 will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 a.m. The test will take place at Holyoke Catholic High School, 134 Springfield St., Chicopee. The snow date is Saturday, Feb. 13. For more information about the placement test, contact Ann Rivers at 413-331-2480 ext. 1132 or email [email protected]. To learn more about Pope Francis High School, visit popefrancishigh.org. Women’s Club scholarships now available WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Women’s Club announced it will offer at least two $1,000 scholarships and one $500 music scholarship to students this year. Applicants must be Wilbraham residents and seniors in high school. Selection is based on academic achievement, character and leadership, and on the intention to attend a four-year institution. The music scholarship has the same requirements but will be awarded to a student who will pursue a music major or minor in college or who has been ac- tive in music curriculum and programs throughout high school. There is also a $500 award given to a senior who will attend a two-year college or a technical program. The deadline for all applications is Tuesday, March 1. Applications are available in the guidance offices at Minnechaug Regional High School and Wilbraham & Monson Academy. For more information or those attending other schools, contact Sue Agnew at 596-9480. The Wilbraham-Hampden Times is now on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/wilbraham hampdentimes and “like” us.
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