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SOUTH HADLEY – It has been
a very tough year for Luke Bradley
and the Bradley Family.
This
Christmas,
the
#LukeStronger group is looking to
make sure the family is receiving lots
of love from the surrounding communities.
Laurie DePino, webmaster for
www.lukestronger.org, is asking residents to send smiles, encouragement, fun, and Christmas joy to the
Bradley family this year.
This is not specifically a drive to
gather Christmas presents or monetary donations for the family, but
donations will be welcomed, appreciated and embraced.
DePino’s goal is simply to make
sure Luke and his family feel important and loved during the holiday
season.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, it was
announced Luke had to return to
hospital care. A statement on luke-
SOUTH HADLEY – Grade 8 students at Michael E. Smith Middle School traveled to Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, PA, on Nov. 8 for a school fieldtrip. Students
made a "Flat Franklin" to take with them on the journey as part of a social studies project in which students submitted pictures and short paragraphs documenting their
experiences.
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SOUTH HADLEY - A dewy spider web woven within the fence at Mount Holyoke College stands
out on a foggy morning, photographed here by Celeste Holt of South Hadley. Send us your signs
of the season! From festive front doors and seasonal stoops, to lovely leaves and snowy scenes,
we want to see your signs of the season. Email your seasonal snapshots to Editor Kristin Will at
[email protected] to appear in a future edition. Be sure to include the name and location of your
subject.
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Contestant orientation is scheduled for Dec.
27 at 9:30 a.m. at Wistariahurst in Holyoke.
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will be available for any voter wishing to be on
the ballot for the April 12 town election beginning Dec. 7.
The deadline to return nomination papers
for candidates running for a major office is Feb.
23. Candidates running for a seat as a representative Town Meeting member need to return
nomination papers or re-election notification
cards by Feb. 1.
The following offices will appear on the ballot:
Town Moderator - one-year term.
Selectboard -one position - three-year term.
School Committee – one position – threeyear term.
Board of Assessor -one position - three-year
term.
Board of Health - l position - three-year
term.
Municipal Light Board -two positions- threeyear term.
Municipal Light Board -one position- twoyear term.
Municipal Light Board – one position – oneyear term.
Housing Authority - one position - five-year
term.
Planning Board - one position - five-year
term.
Trustee for Free Public Library - three positions - three-year term.
Councilor, Hampshire Council of
Governments – two positions – two-year term.
Town Meeting Member Precinct A, B, C, D, E
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Town Meeting Member Precinct C - one
position – two-year term.
Town Meeting Member Precinct D - one
position – two-year term.
Town Meeting Member Precinct E - one
position – two-year term.
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December 11, 2015
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Reidy: ‘We are prepared’ for winter snow storms
BY KRISTIN WILL
Editor
SOUTH HADLEY – With last year’s
intense winter still fresh on the minds of
many, South Hadley’s Department of Public
Works is ready for Mother Nature’s flurry.
“We are prepared,” said DPW
Superintendent Jim Reidy at a Dec. 1
Selectboard meeting. “We are set to go.”
Five additional private plows have been
contracted, bringing the total up to 20.
These plows are brought out when snowfall
accumulates to about three or four inches.
The DPW uses its plowing resources first and
then will call in these private contractors.
Town Meeting recently approved the purchase of new trucks and plows for the department, but Reidy said the new items have not
come in yet.
“We probably have to get one more winter out of this old stuff,” he said.
All of the department’s plows and trucks
have been inspected for the upcoming winter season.
“That’s certainly a big thing we do every
year,” said Reidy.
Salt and sand have been ordered and are
ready for use during the first snowstorm of
the year. The price of salt rose, and will cost
the town $80.38 per ton.
“Other than that, we’re just sitting back
and waiting for the first storm,” said Reidy.
To ensure more efficient street clearing,
Reidy reminds residents to stay off the roadways during a snowstorm. “That just makes it
easier for our drivers,” he said.
During heavy storms, residents should
park vehicles in driveways to keep streets
clear. They should also pay attention to
parking bans.
Reidy said when the DPW and private
contractors head out to push snow banks
back in preparation from an upcoming
storm, they will make an effort to alert residents.
A concern rose last year when residents
weren’t notified of that effort and were irked
by the result – a strip of snow at the end of
their clear driveways.
“We’re going to do a better job of letting
folks know,” said Reidy, likely using the
town’s CivicReady notification system.
Residents can sign up for text, email or
phone
call
alerts
at
southhadley.org/517/AlertsNotifications.
The town will continue enforcing its
sidewalk snow removal policy. South Hadley
is home to 95 miles of roadway and 160
miles of sidewalks. Clearing a sidewalk is a
homeowner’s responsibility.
Residents have 24 hours from the end of
a snowstorm to clear sidewalks on their property or they will face a fine.
Town Administrator Michael J. Sullivan
said he and Reidy participated in a joint
phone call with Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
Nov. 30 in which the state’s preparedness
plan was reviewed.
Sullivan said state officials spoke about
“redoubling the efforts to clear the MBTA”
and “sharing equipment in the case of emergency.”
Should South Hadley find itself in such a
state, Sullivan said he was informed of how
town officials could contact the state
through MEMA.
“It was good,” he said of the call. “It was
good to have a discussion at the state level
about preparedness for this winter.”
The state, he said, is advertising for individuals to assist with plowing when needed.
“They have a full complement of plows,”
said Sullivan, but the state is looking for
help when faced with an unexpected situation.
“You can never have enough names and
numbers, so they want to reach out and
have everyone on a list that will allow
them to go to those people in case the
storm in a certain section gets out of
hand,” he said.
Granby school committee names school chief finalists
BY WALTER HAMILTON
Correspondent
GRANBY – Three finalists for permanent appointment as superintendent of
schools - all with strong ties to Western
Massachusetts - were chosen by the Granby
School Committee.
Steven Lemanski, currently the principal
of Agawam High School and South Hadley
resident; Jennifer Chapin, current principal,
preschool and Title 1 director in Hatfield
schools and resident of Wilbraham; and
Sheryl Stanton, current assistant superintendent of teaching and learning in
Southbridge schools, and former Ludlow
principal and current resident of Somers,
Conn., were named on Nov. 23.
The candidates were chosen by a special
search committee composed of school committee members, administrators, teachers
and residents, and assisted by the
Massachusetts Association of School
Committees.
The school committee also set a tentative
schedule for visiting each candidate’s school
district for the week of Dec. 7-11 and candidates’ visits and interviews in Granby during
the week of Dec. 14-17. The committee
hopes to name a superintendent on Dec. 17.
Two members of the school committee,
Marie McCourt and Deanne Payne-
Rokowski, will travel to the candidates’ districts along with other members of the search
committee and report their observations to
the full board. All board members hoped to
play a role in gathering information about
the candidates as they are able, given their
personal work obligations.
Lemanski was a recreation supervisor for
the Mass Department of Youth Services
1985-1995, a health and physical education
teacher in the Chicopee public schools
1995-1996; mediation coordinator in
Chicopee High School 1997-98; department
supervisor Chicopee Comprehensive High
School 1998-2001 and 2003-2004; athletic
director Chicopee schools 2001-2003; assistant principal, Agawam High School 20042007; and principal of Agawam High School
2007-present.
Lemanski is a graduate of Chicopee High
School, Springfield College and
UMass/Amherst, where he attained a masters degree in education.
Chapin was a Springfield Public Schools
elementary teacher 1988-1994; Springfield
middle school math teacher 1994-2004; acting assistant to the principal and Title 1
math coach in the Chicopee Public Schools
2004-2006; assistant principal at Old Mill
Pond School in Palmer 2006-2007; and principal, director of preschool and Title 1 director at Hatfield Elementary School 2007-pres-
ent.
Chapin is a graduate of Bay Path College,
Westfield State College and holds a masters
degree in education from UMass/Amherst.
Stanton was a grade 7 English language
arts teacher in Springfield Public Schools
1996-2000; grade 7 special education teacher
in Springfield schools 2000-2003; professional development teacher in Springfield
schools 2003-2005; instructional technology
specialist in Springfield schools 2005-2007;
principal of Veterans Park School in Ludlow
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December 11, 2015
Toys for Tots collection nets more than presents
Brings joy to the holiday season
BY KRISTIN WILL
Editor
SOUTH HADLEY - The South Hadley
Police Department is continuing its annual
seasonal tradition, now in its thirteenth year,
of hosting a Toys for Tots drive. It’s one of
many local organizations hosting such drives.
“What’s great is the public comes forward
and helps the kids in need,” said South
Hadley Police Lt. Steven Parentela.
The toys collected are turned over to the
United States Marine Corps Reserve stationed out of Westover Air Reserve Base in
Chicopee.
The group then distributes the amassed
toys to local families in need within the area
just in time for the holiday season.
Each year, according to their website,
westernmass.toysfortots.org, the group col- drive is right up their alley.
lects and distributes thousands of toys for
Sgt. Michael Pollender began hosting the
children within the Berkshire, Franklin, collection drive at the police station as a way
Hampshire and Hampden counties of to give back to the community he serves.
Western Massachusetts.
Throughout the past 13
“We always like to help
years, South Hadley residents
those in need,” said
have continued to donate
We always like to
Parentela.
hundreds of toys.
From
now
until
For more information
help those in need.
Saturday, Dec. 19, residents
about the South Hadley
can donate a new or
Police Department’s Toys for
unwrapped toy by visiting
Tots collection drive, contact
the South Hadley Police
South Hadley Police Lt. Sgt. Michael Pollender at
Station, which is open
Steven Parentela (413) 538-8231.
twenty-four hours a day,
“If residents have anyevery day, located at 41 Bridge St.
thing, they can bring it here or to one of the
Toys are accepted for both male and many collections in the area,” said Parentela.
female children ages infant to 18 years old.
The Yarde Tavern is also participating in
Assisting those in need falls right in line the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots
with the South Hadley Police Department’s campaign.
mission, so naturally, hosting a Toys for Tots
Drop off toys until Dec. 20 at the restau-
“
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rant, located on Hadley Street in South
Hadley near the Village Commons.
On Thursday, Dec. 17 bring in a new toy
and join in a Toys for Tots Party at the Yarde
House from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a complementary appetizer buffet with any toy donation. There will be live music with Michael,
Moose and Scott, and a special guest.
Dockside Restaurant, located at 1 Alvord
St., in South Hadley, is also a drop-off site,
according to the Toys for Tots website, collecting donations from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
through Dec. 19.
The Tiger Honor Society at the Michael
E. Smith Middle School is hosting a drive,
too, as well as Veryl’s Automotive.
Donations can be dropped off at the school
from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Dec. 18.
Donations at Veryl’s can be dropped off 7
a.m. to 5 p.m. until Dec. 18 at 644 Newton
St., South Hadley.
Granby tax rate to increase by three percent
BY WALTER HAMILTON
Correspondent
GRANBY – A property tax rate of
$18.87 per $1,000 valuation, up three percent from last fiscal year’s 18.31 rate, was
approved by the select board Monday and
will be submitted to the state for final
approval.
The Board of Assessors presented the new
rate for Fiscal 2016, which began July 1,
2015 and ends June 30, 2016, during a public
hearing. Bills reflecting the taxes owed by
property owners will be mailed out on Jan. 1.
Assessors reported that the average value
of a home in Granby is now $222,097, an
increase of $910 over last fiscal year. The
median value of a home is $207,600, up
$500 from the last fiscal year. The median
value means half of all homes are worth
more than that amount, and half are worth
less.
Therefore, the taxes on an average home
valued at $222,097 will rise $143 to $4,191,
compared to last year’s tax bill of $4,048 on
last year’s average home valued at $221,187.
Assessors reported there was $6.9 million
in new growth of property values, a 1 percent
higher growth rate than in recent years.
The select board agreed with assessors’
recommendation to set a single tax rate for
all property in town which is 91 percent residential, 4 percent commercial, .07 percent
industrial and three percent personal.
Assessors reported the “excess capacity,”
or the limit of taxes the town could impose
under state law, is $4,509 higher than the
amount that will be raised under the new tax
rate.
In other business, the select board
answered questions posed by a Katherin
“Kat” Morris, who was appointed to the
Historic District Commission in September
to fill a position reserved for a realtor in the
district bylaws.
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Morris told the board she needed to
determine where the decision on the fate of
Aldrich Hall now stands because of a dispute
over the applications for demolition of the
building in the Historic District.
The commission has maintained a valid
application was never submitted by the
select board, and therefore, could not be
approved on disapproved.
The commission must approve a demolition within the historic district before it can
take place.
Outside of the select board meeting,
Morris said, “If something was done wrong
at the beginning it must be corrected now.
As a new member it is my responsibility to
make sure we are all fully informed of what
has happened and the only thing we have to
go on is what we have in writing. What I see
in writing doesn’t work.”
Morris added, “I want to make sure
newest commission members understand
what has taken place. That is the most
important thing. We were brought in to this
commission believing we had an application
we had to respond to.”
“I am trying to make sure that we are
doing the proper things now,” she said.
The select board claims to have filed an
application for demolition in June 2013, but
a copy of that application cannot be found,
either in town or historic district commission
records. A second application filed in
December 2013 was ruled incomplete and
unacceptable by the commission in January
2014.
The select board also appointed Jeff
Roule and Robert Chauvin to the Veterans
War Memorial Committee.
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December 11, 2015
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Granby lights up the season
Annual tree lighting a
beaming success
BY TYLER W. LEAHY
Staff Writer
GRANBY – Despite record-high
December temperatures of late, a frigid
night graced Granby as residents flocked
to Kellogg Hall brimming with holiday
cheer – complete with hats, mitten,
scarves, jackets and all of the necessary
winter garb.
The 31st annual Granby tree lighting ceremony was marked by enthusiasm, tradition
and family fun on Dec. 6.
Attendees milled around Kellogg Hall
before the ceremony, which featured the
town’s first annual Festival of Trees. Fourteen
full-size, decorated Christmas trees donated
by area businesses complete with gifts were
raffled away along with wreaths and gift certificates.
Proceeds of the Festival of Trees, which
was open to the public for four weekends and
is intended to become a yearly event, will be
utilized in restoration efforts for Kellogg Hall.
“We thought this would be a nice,
small fundraiser for the town,” said
Granby Preservation Society member
Cindy Gaspari. “We’re hoping to rent out
office space, but there are heating and
plumbing updates that need to be made
because the building had been dormant
for so long.”
Gaspari noted that there is also hope that
Kellogg Hall’s upstairs auditorium can be
refurbished for use in town and community
events.
“The public response has been overwhelming over the last two weekends and it’s
great to see so many people come out to celebrate tonight,” said Gaspari. “We went a little crazy with decorating and I think it
turned out to be absolutely gorgeous.”
The overwhelming public turnout continued for the ceremony, as Granby residents
stood shoulder-to-shoulder, covering the
entire expanse of grass in front of Kellogg
Hall.
Tree lighting festivities continued as East
Meadow School choral students sung whimsical “crazy carols,” ranging from “No Snow,”
in recognition of the recent warm spell and
“Joy to the World (Our Shopping’s Done).”
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Granby choral students belt out traditional holiday tunes on the steps of Kellogg Hall at the 31st annual
tree lighting ceremony.
Cub Scout Pack 34 members boasted their
own satirical tune – “Rudy the Red Nose
Cub Scout.”
Joined by other Granby choral students,
carolers progressed to more traditional holiday songs like “Frosty the Snowman” and
“12 Days of Christmas,” urging the public to
sing along. The jovial carolers moved to the
steps of Kellogg Hall as an impromptu stage
for all to see them.
As music teacher Greg Williams urged
singers to maximize their Christmas spirits,
the evergreen tree became lit with colorful
lights and Santa arrived on an open-top fire
engine.
Following the tree lighting, children
had the opportunity to meet Santa, enjoying hot cocoa and cookies with friends
and family.
Attendees watch carolers as the tree is lit.
East Meadow School students begin tree lighting festivities by singing “crazy carols.”
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Full-Time Emergency Dispatch Position
The South Hadley Police Department is seeking applicants for the position of full-time Police Dispatcher.
We are seeking experienced individuals who are highly motivated with strong communications skills,
are computer literate, able to multi-task, and have a community policing philosophy.
The South Hadley Police Department consists of twenty-seven (27) full-time officers, 4 full-time
dispatchers, 3 part-time dispatchers and civilian clerical staff. The department utilizes the latest E911
technologies, TriTech CAD systems, TriTech mobile data terminals, PowerPhone EMD and Motorola radio
communications systems.
Minimum qualifications necessary to apply are a High School diploma or GED and experience in the use
of personal computers operating in a Microsoft Windows environment. Applicants familiar with TriTech
Software and with pervious dispatching experience and/or holding certifications in CJIS, Vesta Pallas
E-911, APCO or other Basic Telecommunicator Courses, Suicide Prevention, CPR and First Responder
will be given preference. We will consider other qualified applicants.
The successful candidates must be willing to work any and all shifts, which includes weekends and
holidays. Responsibilities include receiving emergency and non-emergency calls for Police, Fire, and
EMS services and dispatching public safety personnel as needed. Greeting the public and other related
duties in the dispatch center are required.
The full-time starting salary is $16.06 per hour - increased to $17.06 per hour upon successful
completion of a six month probationary period. Increased starting salary consideration is given to
trained and certified Police/Fire/EMS Emergency Dispatchers. Full-Time salary is based on an 8 hour
shift on a varied schedule.
The Town of South Hadley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Letters of Interest and a resume should be submitted to:
Lt. Steve Parentela
South Hadley Police Department
41 Bridge Street, South Hadley, MA 01075
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A Quote
OF NOTE
Will you make
the news
in 2016?
“
It’s really about
the true meaning
of Christmas, and
we want the
Bradley’s to
experience that.
A
“
s we look forward to the year ahead, we
want to take this opportunity to remind
our readers that the single most important feature of this community newspaper is you
– your stories, your events, your achievements,
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LAURIE DEPINO, IN THE ARTICLE,
“CHRISTMAS CHEER NEEDED FOR
BRADLEY FAMILY”
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Make a tabletop tree or garland
PATRICK H. TURLEY
CEO
KEITH TURLEY
President
ment.
o you have branches left from
i n t h e
Garland is also easy to make. First,
your freshly cut Christmas
GARDEN gather your greens and cut them into
tree? Or perhaps some remain
pieces about eight inches long. I love to
from a wreath or planter you created.
mix lots of different types together - difIf you’ve got the greens, I’ve got two
ferent textures look great alongside one
festive ways to use them up. The first
another. Next, get some twine or jute
is to make a tabletop tree. We had a
and stretch it taut between two heavy
lot of fun last Tuesday at the Paige
objects but do not cut the end. Likewise
Memorial Library in Hardwick. I
you can wrap it around nails tapped into
hosted a class sponsored through the Roberta McQuaid
Columnist
your workbench or table. Finding a spot
Hardwick-New Braintree Cultural
to do this may require some forethought,
Council that taught folks how to
make one! Although the participants joked that but a tight line is the key to non-floppy, twistyat times their creations looked round or chubby, turny greens. Once you are set up, wrap twentytwo gauge wire around one end of your jute and
honestly each one came out great in the end.
Does the idea of a tabletop decoration sound make a loop. This will be your hanger. Now it is
time to gather a small bouquet of greens and place
appealing? If so, read on.
Tabletop trees may look difficult to make, but them facing to the left on your jute. Wrap several
are really quite simple. Here’s how you do it: Cut a rounds of wire around this bunch then grab
piece of wet floral foam into an elongated triangle another clump and place it next to the first one.
and secure it in your container of choice with flo- Not on top, but just next door. Be sure to wrap
ral adhesive tape (narrow duct tape would also some wire from the new one around the old stems
work). From your collection of greens, choose a too - this will keep the garland from bending and
nice pointed piece for the top of the tree and separating. Your goal is to have one long piece.
place it into the foam an inch or so; four to six Keep going in this fashion until you reach the end
inches will be left sticking out. If leaves or other of your rope; if more line is required, move the finstems along the branch are in the way of inser- ished garland to the end and allow more jute out,
tion, remove them first so that the smallest hole securing as before. Continue placing bunch after
possible will be made in the foam. Now, insert bunch until you’ve reached your desired length.
pieces of greenery at the very bottom- these too Finish by wrapping the wire and making a loop to
should stick out four to six inches from the hang it as you did to start. Voila! Now that you
foam. Next, “eyeball” an imaginary line from the know the secret of garland making your Christmas
top piece to the bottom. Fill in between them, decorating will never consist of a simple wreath
turning the foam as you go, so that a multidi- ever again…
mensional tree results. Once greenery completely
Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Stockbridge
covers the foam, you can decorate it any way you
like. Perhaps twist tiny pinecones on to a wired School of Agriculture at the University of
pick for easy insertion. Make a bow with long tails Massachusetts. For the last 25 years, she has held the
and let it drape down. Tiny glass balls, battery- position of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge
powered lights, dried cranberries or cinnamon Village. She enjoys growing food, as well as flowers.
sticks are just a few other options to embellish the Have a question for her? Email it to
tree. Don’t forget to keep it away from heat [email protected] with “Gardening Question” in
sources and water as needed for weeks of enjoy- the subject line.
D
Town Reminder launches Reader Recipe Swap
A
s the holiday season approaches, The
Town Reminder would like to engage our
readers in a good ol’ fashioned recipe
swap.
We’re asking readers to share their original,
tried-and-true family holiday recipes.
From your grandmother's famous stuffing
to your own ravishing roast, our aim is to
get local dialogue going within our pages of
our readers’ most delectable dishes and
desserts.
The recipes from this region can then be
clipped and saved.
Give your dish a title, include the recipe
creator’s name (as well as your own if it's a
family member's recipe) and email it to Editor
Kristin Will at [email protected] with the subject “Reader Recipe Swap.” Submissions will
appear on our Op/Ed pages throughout the
holiday season.
DOUGLAS L. TURLEY
Vice President
EDITOR
Kristin Will
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Maureen McGarrett
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Handcrafting ornaments
GHA sponsors
time-old tradition
GRANBY – For hundreds of years
people have been decorating their home
and Christmas trees with ornaments to
capture the magic and excitement of the
holidays. The Granby Historical
Association recently paid homage to the
tradition by making 18th and 19th century style ornaments.
Jennifer Bail-Chauvin taught participants how to "up- cycle" fabric scraps
into ball ornaments. Scrapbook paper
pieces were used to create cone ornaments ready to fill with goodies.
The Granby Historical Association
sponsored the class, which was held at
the Granby Library, free and open to the
public. Keep an eye on local television
Channel 15 for upcoming Granby
Historical Association events.
JOIN OUR MISSION
Tina Aurnhammer and Cindy Watson work on their rag ornaments.
Jennifer Bail Chauvin, right, explains how to make an ornament
to Lynn Kleindienst, Tina Aurnhammer and Cindy Watson.
LUKE
SUBMITTED PHOTOS
The finished product is rag and cone ornaments.
community will send prayers for Luke’s
return home and recover from his illnesses.
• Continued from Page 1
DePino said a similar pray, smile,
and
greeting drive was held for Luke
stronger.org read:
“Thank you all for your many in August when he celebrated a birthprayers for Luke and his family. It is day.
Luke, who is now 12 years old,
with sadness that we report that Luke
was
diagnosed with Leukemia for
has had to return to the hospital ...
again. We ask you to please pray for the second time. He has been
receiving treatments at the Boston
answers and resoluChildren’s Hospital
tions for the medical
over the course of the
team; patience and
year. During treatcomplete healing for
Members of their
Luke; and peace and family are constantly apart ment, he contracted
comfort for the entire from one another. It has bacterial meningitis
and is also receiving
Bradley family as they
been very tough on
treatment for that.
remember the love
all of them.
DePino is hoping
and kindness that you
prayers
and Christmas
all provide. We singreetings
will lift the
cerely appreciate your
Laurie DePinof spirits of the entire famongoing support and
ily.
will continue to post
“We will take anyupdates as they are
thing
people
are
willing
to give them,”
received.”
Currently, Luke Bradley is going said DePino. “We’d really love cards
through treatments in relation to his and letters for them. It does not have to
cancer and meningitis that he has be money or gifts. It’s really about the
been fighting during the past year. true meaning of Christmas, and we
DePino said the fight has been espe- want the Bradley’s to experience that.”
Anyone wishing to spread some
cially tough on not just Luke, but his
mom and dad, Nikki and Ryan, and
Luke’s younger brothers, Caleb and
Eli.
“This is a family that has been
separated for most of this year,” said
DePino. “Often, Luke is in Boston
receiving treatments and he has one
parent with him. That means that
his other parent is at home with his
brothers. Members of their family
are constantly apart from one
another. It has been very tough on
all of them.”
The most immediate “gift” being
sought for Luke is prayer. DePino said
she is hoping friends, family and the
Christmas joy to Luke and the Bradleys
can sent greetings or gifts to: The
Bradley Family, c/o Second Baptist
Church, 589 Granby Road, South
Hadley, MA 01075.
“
”
FILE PHOTO
Residents are asked to send Christmas cards
to the Bradley Family this season to lift
their spirits.
FILE PHOTO
Now 12 years old, Luke Bradley continues
to fight Leukemia and the effects of bacterial meningitis.
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CALENDAR POLICY
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FRIDAY, DEC. 18
ONGOING…..
PLAYGROUP - SOUTH HADLEY.
Free drop-in playgroup for children up to
age five 5 and their caregivers at the
South Hadley Family Center Monday
through Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Stop in for open play, sensory crafts, circle time, stories and more from now
through May. The Family Center is located in All Saints Episcopal Church at 7
Woodbridge Street South Hadley. For
information, call 533-7096 or visit
www.shfamilycenter.org
ANNUAL TOY DRIVE – SOUTH
HADLEY. Family Cuts, 189 East Street,
South Hadley, will once again be accepting
donations for new toys, hats, mittens,
scarves, coats, etc. There is a box located in
the shop. All donations will be given to the
South Hadley Food Pantry to help provide
South Hadley children with gifts for the holidays.
MURDER MYSTERY TICKETS.
BSA Venture Crew 304 of Granby will holding a Murder Mystery Dinner to benefit
the Crew. “Midnight at the Masquerade
Ball” and will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 at
the Hadley Farms Meeting House. Doors
open at 6 p.m. Guests are encouraged to
dress up for the event – evening wear,
ball gowns, suits and tuxes. Masks will be
provided. Tickets are $50 with a holiday
special of only $47 through Dec. 20. For
tickets
please
visit
www.granbyscouts.com.
… in Cozamel !
Sisters Kitty Grenier, Pat Marois, Suzanne Graham and Dottie Pimpare went on a “sisters vacation” to Cary, North Carolina, Tampa, Key West and Cozamel. They traveled by train, car, ship
and plane, and made sure to bring a copy of The Town Reminder with them.
Among gathering things to take while packing for vacation, be sure to bring a copy of The Town
Reminder on your travels! Take a photo of you and your family holding a copy of the paper and
email it to [email protected] to be included in an upcoming edition! Provide the names of those
pictured and your vacation destination.
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
CHILDREN’S CHORUS CONCERT
– SOUTH HADLEY. The South Hadley
Children's Chorus will perform "Songs from
our Storybooks", Sat. Dec. 12, at 10:30 a.m.
at the South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal
Street. The chorus will sing songs from
favorite storybooks and Meg Clancy, Youth
Services Librarian, will read selections from
those books. Free Admission.
TUESDAY, DEC. 15
BEAR TALK – SOUTH HADLEY.
Loomis Village, 20 Bayon Drive. Tuesday,
Dec, 15 at 2 p.m. Henry Godek will give a
talk, with photos, on the bears that visit his
blueberry bushes in Heath. Godek has set up
a tree stand to watch and photograph the
bears. He has been able to document famil-
iar faces and recognize returning bears from
new bears. The talk is free and open to the
public. For more information call 532-5325
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 16
K OF C SPAGHETTI SUPPER –
SOUTH HADLEY. St. Patrick’s Social
Center, 30 Main Street Wednesday, Dec. 16
from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Spaghetti with special
homemade sauce, salad, roll, dessert, coffee,
tea, or a soft drink. $5 for adults, $3 for children under 12, children under are free. Take
out available. Proceeds used for various
activities and charities sponsored by Knights.
MANAGING THE HOLIDAYS –
SOUTH HADLEY. On Wednesday, Dec.
16, 3 at p.m. at Loomis Village Conference
Room, 20 Bayon Drive, South Hadley,
Rachel Tierney, PhD, RN will give a talk
titled Managing the Holidays When Life
Circulating in South Hadley
Events and activities held at the town’s two libraries.
Gaylord Library
47 College St., South Hadley, 538-5047
www.gaylordlibrary.org.
• STORY TIME. Every Friday at 10:30
a.m. a program filled with stories, poems,
songs, crafts and instrumental play. Free.
Appropriate for preschoolers of all ages.
• SCIENTISTS CLUB. Bird Buddies.
Ages: 4 to 8, Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m.
Picture book reading, An Egg is Quiet;
listening to the bird calls of our
regions, hands on craft – create a pine
cone bird feeder. Fun for the whole
family!
• THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS: The Mystery and the Meaning.
Dr. Thomas Bernard explains the popular Christmas song. People generally
sing with great gusto, but without
knowing the underlying meaning.
Copies of the book will be available for
purchase. This program may be canceled in case of snow. Please check
website for updates. Saturday, Dec.12 at
10:30 a.m.
• MUSIC MONDAYS CAFÉ. Dec.
14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; music starts
Changes Occur. Rachel will facilitate a discussion about adjusting holiday celebrations
to the realities of life changes and challenges. Rachel is a Loomis Village resident
and retired psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, advocate for the Alzheimer’s Association
and a member of the Dementia Friendly
Communities Coalition in South Hadley.
The talk is free and open to the public.
at 7 p.m. Champian Fulton is a world
class jazz pianist and vocalist, and
among the rising stars on the New York
and international jazz scene. Despite her
youth, she is already well-traveled and
recorded, and keeps a busy performance
and teaching schedule. She is joined by
her father, trumpeter and jazz educator
Stephen Fulton for this very special holiday season Gaylord gig. Admission
$15, students $10. Refreshments included.
South Hadley Public Library
2 Canal Street South Hadley, 538-5045
www.shadleylib.org
• RHYME TIME. Babies and toddlers
are welcome at our weekly Rhyme Time
on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Each
session includes songs, stories and interactive dance for our youngest patrons.
• TODDLER TIME. Every Monday at
1:30 p.m. and Thursday at 10:30 a.m., the
youth services department will offer a story
time followed by a craft appropriate for
preschool-age children.
• ELF – THE MOVIE. The Holiday
comedy starring Will Farrell will be presented. Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. in the
Community Room. The movie is 97 minutes long and rated PG. Free popcorn, hot
chocolate, and tea. Come for a fun free
night for the family. .
• WRITING THE SUPERNATURAL. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. Trustees
Room. Chrysler Szarlan will speak about
the New England Gothic tradition, how to
do researching writing about the supernatural, and conclude with an expert from her
book: The Hawley Book of the Dead.
Registration required.
• BOOK GROUP. Percy Jackson and
the Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden.
Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Mandrechia Room, second floor. After
learning that he is the son of a mortal
woman and Poseidon, god of the sea,
twelve-year-old Percy is sent to a summer
camp for demigods like himself, and joins
his new friends on a quest to prevent a war
between the gods.
• FREE E- BOOKS, Wednesday, Dec.
20 at 6:30 p.m. Trustees Room. This program will be led by Desirée Smelcer.
Registration required.
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT – SOUTH
HADLEY. Join the Youth Commission for
Family Movie night on Friday, Dec, 18 at the
South Hadley Public Library for a showing of
The Incredibles. Door open at 5:30 p.m.,
show will start around 6 p.m. Refreshments
provided. There will be a letter writing station to write letters to Santa as well as a
design your own Incredible Mask. There is
no cost for this event. Feel free to come in
your PJ’s and bring a blanket to lay on (there
will be chairs if you prefer). The library is
located at 2 Canal Street.
SUNDAY, DEC. 20
ADVENT SOLSTICE CELEBRATION - The Sisters of St. Joseph will hold
an Advent Solstice Celebration Sunday,
Dec. 20, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Mont
Marie Senior Residence, 32 Lower Westfield
Road, Holyoke. The program will include
seasonal readings and music, and an opportunity to walk the Labyrinth with time for
quiet reflection. Warm cider and cookies will
be served to enjoy before returning to the
cold and beauty of this season. For more
information,
please
email:
[email protected] or call 413-2654675.
SATURDAY, JAN. 9
A PLACE AT THE TABLE – SOUTH
HADLEY. If residents want to know more
about food insecurity and food deserts, come
to a screening of the film "A Place at the
Table" at the South Hadley Public Library at
10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9. This is an engaging and informative documentary. It
describes the physical and social cost of food
insecurity. Admission is free.
Teen programs at
Granby Library
GRANBY - The Granby Junior-Senior
High School now has an after- school bus
stop at the Granby Library! Students must
bring a note and take Bus 4 after school to
get off at the library.
Library hours are Tuesday, Wednesday,
Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Thursday 1
to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information call 467-3320 or visit
granbylibrary.com.
• TEEN FRIDAY. Drop in Coloring.
Fridays, Dec. 11, Jan. 8,15, 22 and 29 at
2:45 p.m. Stop by and unwind after school!
New coloring pages and colored pencils will
be available in the Young Adult Room at 3
p.m. Take a break from your homework or
color while you hang out with your friends.
This free program is for teens & tweens in
grades 6 to 12.
• TEEN GINGERBREAD HOUSE
MAKING. Friday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Teens
are welcome to make some yummy, festive gingerbread houses. Bring a can of
icing (not whipped) with you and we’ll
provide the rest! Please pre-register by
stopping in or calling the library during
open hours.
• TEEN KNITTING. Saturdays at
11 a.m. Learn to knit or improve your
knitting! Check granbylibrary.com for
dates.
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IN THE CLASSROOM
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SHHS marching band ends season on high note
Earns highest marks in 10 years
the best feeling ever,” said junior Anna King,
a drum major.
Their top marks allowed the band to
BY KRISTIN WILL
secure
seventh place.
Editor
“We had a great season this year,” said
SOUTH HADLEY – The thought of King. “It was awesome. Our band did a great
performing at nationals in crisp November job this year. I’m proud of everybody.”
air was a cool thought – both literally and
The band community formed a deep
figuratively – for band members back in bond this year, evident not only to the stuAugust as they practiced in full sun on dents, but to Band Director BethAyn Curtis,
asphalt.
too.
For weeks this summer, 40 marching band
“It was an incredible season like no other
members learned their notes and drill. They that I have ever taught before,” she said.
sought out pockets of time
“These students worked hardbefore school, after school
er, played harder and created
and even during to master
a closer-knit family than ever
It was an incredible
the music. Football games season like no other that I before. This season is proof
proved great trial runs,
have ever taught before. that working hard is more fun
and a handful of competithan slacking off.”
These students worked
tions throughout the seaThe dedicated band memson prepared band mem- harder, played harder and bers put in hours upon hours
bers for their ultimate goal created a closer-knit family of time to hone their craft,
- to place well at nation- than ever before. This sea- very similar to sports teams.
son is proof that working
als.
“Marching band absoluteTheir dedication paid
ly should be a sport,” said
hard is more fun than
off. During the national
King. “It takes a physical abilslacking off.
championships for group
ity to play and march at the
1A at Delaware State
same time.”
BethAyn Curtis
University on Nov. 8, the
Tuba player and senior
Tiger Pride marching Band Luke Hoefler said he was
South Hadley Tiger Pride
Director proud to have his final
Marching Band earned
their highest score in 10
high school marching
years – 92.813 – for their Irish Fire theme band performance result in such a high
performance.
score.
“Hearing our score being announced was
“We put a lot of effort into this year,” he
“
”
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South Hadley High School Tiger Pride Marching Band members perform Nov. 8 during nationals.
said. “It’s great to go out on that one big last
score.”
What he’ll remember most is the support
system formed within this year’s group of
band students and “the camaraderie of the
band.”
At the conclusion of each marching
band practice and before performances,
the group forms a circle around Curtis to
recite a time-honored call and response
band chant. “How are your feet?” asks
Curtis, to which band members shout,
“Together!”
The final call is “How are your eyes?” and
band members yell, “With pride! With
pride!”
The tradition is used to inspire students
to stand tall on the field and in their minds,
reminding them to take pride in what they’re
doing. At the end of this year’s marching
band season, it’s clear the students’ eyes are
certainly full of pride.
ON THE READY
South Hadley Schools
Lunch Menu
GRANBY - Webelos of Granby Cub
Scout Pack 34 met with Lt. Mike
Pandora of the Granby Fire Department
recently and learned about First
Responder duties, CPR, first aid and
hurry cases. The scouts are working on
their Webelos rank requirements and
Granby Fire has been an outstanding
supporter of Granby scouting. Pictured,
from left are: den leader Karl Lindberg,
Webelos scouts Conner Peltier, Neil
Lindberg, Jackson Flowers, Christopher
Moura, Spencer Labonte and Lt. Mike
Pandora.
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Granby Jr. Sr. High School names honor roll
GRANBY – Granby Jr. Sr. High
School would like to extend congratulations to those students who achieved
honor roll for the first quarter of the 20152016 school year. The following students
were those listed to the honor roll:
Grade 7 - Maximum honors: Simon Abbott,
Justice Delaney, Edward Glaszcz III, Dylan
Holubowich, Edward Kusumo, Jenna Learned,
Steven Pisano, Eric Rakowski, Maxim
Tishchenko, Emily Vallee
High Honors: Allison Bessette, Zachary
Couture, Garrett Cronk, Kyra Dimitropolis, Jake
Fillion, Gabriel Godard, Kyla Grenier, Faith Roy
Honors: Hannah Giroux, Robert Jenks, Jake
Lachance, Dylan LeClair, Kyla Lopez, Wyatt
Seibert, Nolan Sullivan, Rosalynn Vollbrecht,
Katelyn Walas
Grade 8 - Maximum honors: Zackery Bohnet,
Kaeleigh Croteau, Kaelyn Croteau, Julia Frappier, Celia
Huard, Megan Lempke, Daniel Mainville, Audrey
O'Connor, Sabrina O'Grady, Margaret Ouellette, Paige
Parlengas, Esha Patel, Spencer Racca-Gwozdzik,
Jordyn Shepard, Hannah Sudsbury, Daniela
Tishchenko,Linsey Wenzel,Nora Young
High honors:Alexis Chevalier, Nathan Drapeau,
Collin Gallagher, Julia Gauvin, Joshua Hart, Megan
Lawson, Ean Moriarty, Allie Parent, Gavin
Stamborski, Shannon Tremblay, Katelyn White
Honors: Steven Burgess, Sean Cordeiro,
Miguel Garcia, Jordan Healy, Molly Hoffenberg,
Jack Kent, Mitchell L'Abbee, Ezekiel Larose, Lily
Longo, Kayla McCreary, Michael McGreevy,
Christopher Merullo, Puru Sharma, Matthew Walz
Grade 9 - Maximum honors: Trystin Burger,
Jonathan Couture, Lilli Dimitropolis, Dylan
Gordan, Danielle Hamel, Edrick Kusumo,
Jasmine Rodrigues-Jones, Joshua White,
Michael White
High honors: Bridgette Archambault, Nora
Bernashe, Brianna Heath, Carter Matthews, Kyle
Murdock, Rory O'Connor, Madison Sexton,
Grace Sinclair, Justin Vanasse, Samuel White
Honors: Kylie Biron, Mya Fillion, Tanner
Imelio, Kassandra Ortiz
Grade 10 - Maximum honors: Mallory
Beauregard, Matthew Buxton, Pierre Carriere,
Jessica Chapdelaine, Isabelle Cruz, Taylor
Dumais, Brandi LeBlanc, Emily Mainville,
Samantha O'Grady, Hannah Parent
High honors: Michelle Costa, Anabel Evren,
Haley Gilpatrick, Emma Hauschild, Rachel Netta,
Emily Sawyer, Isabelle Shepard, Alexis Strycharz
Honors: Hayley Boisjolie, Andrew Brunelle,
Nicholas Casey, Tianna Dwinell, Logan Fabricius,
Hannah LaDuke, Connor Moriarty, Julie Sawyer,
Angelica Soto, Kayla Tudryn, Devyn Wyland
Grade 11 - Maximum honors: Abigail
Beauregard, Tabitha Collins, Sarah Couture,
Aaron Frank, Samantha Judicki, Alexander
Morehouse, Benjamin M'Sadoques, Casey
Rougeau, Katherine Sarnacki, Mayank Sharma,
Kathleen Sullivan
High honors: Aislinn Bail, Brooklyn Baran,
Noah Bleakley, Madelyn Connaughton, Joseph
Desormier, Meghan Jolivet, Kurtis Kendall,
Weishan Li, Charlie Moller Mullen, Andrew
O'Connor, Thomas Rezzani, Matthew SimosChamberlin, Gabriella Toliaferro, Edward Wiley
Honors: Catriona Buckley, Daylon Kongo,
Jessica Patruno, Michael Sosa, Drew Wiesel,
Brendan O'Connor
Grade 12 - Maximum honors: Nicole
Hamel, Carly Lacoste, Morgan Lukasik, Sawyer
Mahan, Olivia Morin, Haley Olden, Bailey Ortensi
, Hope Shaw, Emily Whitacre, Theresa
Yebernetsky
High honors: Alicia Frappier, Alexa Gaouette,
Marlana Haas, Drew Lawson, Kaylee Roberts
Honors: Justin Bacon, Matthew Bleakley ,
Mackenzie Cloutier, Tré Demers, Colby Forbush,
Victor Magalhaes, Hailey Paixao , Erin Pearson ,
Delaney Pluta , Olivia Pronowicz.
Dec. 14-18
Monday, Dec. 14: Cheeseburgers,
lettuce and sliced tomatoes, potato
wedges, seasoned veggies, mixed fruit.
Tuesday, Dec. 15: Grilled cheese
sandwiches, potato rounds, broccoli florets with dip.
Wednesday, Dec. 16: Chicken
nuggets, herbed noodles, green beans,
chilled fruit.
Thursday, Dec. 17: Mom’s Shepard’s
pie, corn nibblets, gravy, bread and butter, applesauce.
Friday, Dec. 18: Assorted sandwiches, soup, three bean salad, cookies.
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Brookside Building.............................................136 College Hwy
Brunelle’s Marina........................................................ 1 Alvord St
Council On Aging ..................................................... 45 Dayton St
Cumberland Farms ...................................................... Newton St
Egg & I Restaurant .......................................................26 Main St
Family Cuts .................................................................189 East St
Finishing Touch Salon ........................................... 502 Granby Rd
Gagne’s Package Store ................................ Amherst Rd/Rte 116
Gaylord Library ........................................................47 College St
General Cleaners .................................................. 501 Newton St
Gerry’s Music Store ....................................................80 Lamb St
Gulf Gas Station ..........................................................72 Lamb St
Houle Restaurant ........................................................50 Lamb St
John’s Collision............................................................20 Main St
Lathrop Village (Hall)............................................... 69 Lathrop St
Liquor Town ..............................................................19 Bridge St
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Manderin Gourmet ................................................ 481 Newton St
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O’Connell’s Convenience/Shell ............................. 467 Newton St
O’Connell’s Convenience/Mobil ............................ 483 Granby Rd
Polish American Club ............................................ 525 Granby Rd
Petri Dickinson & Gallagher ....................................... 7 Hadley St
Public Library............................................................... 2 Canal St
The Raymond Center (Cafeteria)........................... 470 Granby Rd
Rocky’s ....................................................................... Newton St
Senior Living Center .................................................. 93 Canal St
Seven 11 ............................................................... 426 Newton St
Skinner Hall ................................................... Mt Holyoke College
South Hadley Electric ..................................................85 Main St
South Hadley Fuel........................................................95 Main St
South Hadley Town Hall .............................................116 Main St
Subway ................................................................. 532 Newton St
Sud’s your Dud’s Laundry ............................................14 Main St
Sunoco Station .........................................................19 Bridge St
Stop & Go Convenience .......................................... 4 Bardwell St
Tailgate Picnic ...........................................................7 College St
Taylor Rental ......................................................... 577 Granby Rd
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Town Reminder ..................................................138 College Hwy
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GRANBY
BP Station .......................................................... 30 West State St
Cindy’s Soft Serve ............................................ 455 East State St
Granby Library .................................................. 297 East State St
Granby Package Store ....................................... 60 West State St
Granby Town Hall ...................................................... 250 State St
John’s Center Pharmacy ........................................... 242 State St
Little Italy Pizza.................................................. 56 West State St
Pizza Palace....................................................... 31 West State St
Phins Hill Senior Living .................................... 111 West State St
Pleasant Street Auto .....................................650 New Ludlow Rd
Polish Credit Union ............................................ 49 West State St
Sapowsky Farm ................................................ 434 East State St
Senior Center - Aldrich Hall ...................................... 250 State St
Union Mart ......................................................362 South State St
Vicker’s Liquor’s .............................................367 South State St
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Aldenville Credit Union .................................................Grattan St
Bernie’s Dining Depot ....................................................James St
Big Y..................................................................... Memorial Drive
Birch Bark Place ........................................................Chicopee St
C&T Pizza ...................................................................Chicopee St
Chicopee Municipal Credit ............................................... Front St
Chicopee Savings ..........................................................Center St
Citgo ............................................................................Burnett Rd
Collegian Court ................................................................. Park St
Corner Store .................................................................... Front St
Country Trading Post....................................................Burnett Rd
Elks .............................................................................. Granby Rd
Fruit Fair .......................................................................... Front St
Giovanni’s Pizza .................................................. Memorial Drive
Holyoke Block ...................................................... Montgomery St
Kappy’s Liquors ................................................... Memorial Drive
Lucky Strike ..................................................................Grattan St
Mailboxes Etc ...................................................... Memorial Drive
McKinely House ........................................................... Asinof Ave
McKinstry Market ..........................................Montgomery Street
Mike’s Variety ................................................................... Dale St
Neighbor’s Variety................................................ Memorial Drive
Polish Credit Union ...................................................Exchange St
Polish Credit Union ...................................................East Main St
Quickmart ............................................................... Springfield St
Route 33 Pizza ..................................................... Memorial Drive
Senior Center .................................................... Valley View Court
Sentry Cleaners .............................................................James St
South Hadley Mart ............................................... Memorial Drive
Store 24 ....................................................................Exchange St
Vanguard Furniture .......................................450 New Ludlow Rd
Walgreen’s ........................................................... Memorial Drive
White Eagle Package Store............................................ Fuller Rd
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December 11, 2015
ENTERTAINMENT
t o w n r e m i n d e r @ t u r l e y. c o m • 4 1 3 - 5 3 6 - 5 3 3 3
Holiday Happenings
DEC. 10 -13
DEC. 17 - 20
SANTA’S LAND AT BUTTERY
BROOK PARK - Santa’s Land at
Buttery Brook Park will be open
Thursday through Sunday from 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 through 14 and
Dec. 17 through 20. Santa will greet
visitors in the heated log cabin adjacent to the playground by the main
parking lot. Admission is free and Mrs.
Claus will hand out cookies and holiday-themed books to children after
their visit with Santa. Pictures with
Santa are available for $5 each and
families may also take their own photos. While Santa pictures are printed,
enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and a ride
on the Buttery Brook ‘train’ to view the
holiday lights! Buttery Brook Park is
located at 123 Willimansett Street
(Route 33) in South Hadley.
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING
TO CUMBYS - Santa Claus will be
arriving at Cumberland Farms, Route
116, South Hadley on Saturday, Dec.
12. Santa will come on his South
Hadley fire truck sleigh promptly at 2
p.m. and stay until 4 p.m. Bring your
camera to take pictures!
SUNDAY, DEC. 13
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS VESPERS - Abbey Chapel, Mount
Holyoke College.Join this tradition
including candlelight procession and
community carol-sing. MHC’s
Chamber Singers, Chorale, and Glee
Club, Lindsay Pope, conductor; Mark
Gionfriddo, accompanist, the Vocal
Jazz and Chamber Jazz Ensembles Mark
Gionfriddo, conductor, and the English
Handbell Ensemble. Sunday, Dec. 13 at
4 p.m. and at 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 19
WEST MASS BRASS ENSEMBLE
CONCERT
First
Congregational Church, 1 Church
Street, South Hadley. Concert with
Christmas music in the British tradition by a group of brass band enthusiasts, music majors and teachers as well
as high school students. Presentation
will include a sing-along. Concert held
in the Church Sanctuary a, followed by
dessert reception in Fellowship Hall.
Free will offering will be taken to support the bands music library. 4 to 6 p.m.
SUNDAY, DEC. 20
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Have Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 to
10 a.m. in the Social Center at St.
Patrick's Church, located at 30 Main
Street in South Hadley. Call 532-2850
for more information.
LESSONS AND CAROLS -The
combined choirs of Immaculate Heart
of Mary in Granby, Saint Patrick’s and
Saint Theresa’s in South Hadley
churches will lead a “Service of
Lessons and Carols” at Saint Theresa
of Lisieux Church. on Sunday, Dec.
20 at 3 p.m. All are welcome to enjoy
this free event. Light refreshments
will be served in the parish hall
immediately following the program.
Saint Theresa’s is handicapped accessible and located at 9 East Parkview
Drive, South Hadley.
CELEBRATE A MUSICAL
CHRISTMAS
- The United
Methodist Church of South Hadley,
Holyoke and Granby will offer a service
Sunday, Dec. 20 from 10-11 a.m. as a
gift to anyone wishing to celebrate the
Christmas holiday as in years past.
Favorite Christmas sing-alongs and
choir anthems will be featured, as well
as guest performances by South Hadley
High School’s Kasey Johnson, Bri
Embury, Azadoria Ray, Matt Giuliano,
and Sean Partee, who are the a capella
group The Switch; soloist Beth Ayn
Curtis; flautist Jessica Labonte; soloist
Caroline Lee; and piano solos by music
director, Heather Reichgott. The
Christmas story according to the
Gospels of Matthew and Luke will be
told. A silent nativity will be presented
by the church’s Sunday School students, and the sanctuary will be decorated. Refreshments will be served after
the service. Casual attire is encouraged.
The church is located at 30 Carew St.
Please call 532-0500 with questions or
for more information.
THURSDAY, DEC. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE VIOLA
PERFORMANCE. - Our Savior's
Lutheran Church of South Hadley,
located at 319 Granby Road, invites
Valley community members to our
Christmas Eve service, Dec. 24, at 7:30
p.m. Joining us will be the viola-playing
Slapin-Solomon Duo, who have performed abroad and with such classical
icons as Yo-Yo Ma and the New York
Philharmonic. The church is wheelchair accessible.
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D Mart Convenience .................................................Westfield Rd
Dairy Mart ......................................................................Lyman St
Elmwood Towers............................................................. South St
Gramps Restaurant ........................................................Lyman St
Greg & Adams Package Store ....................................... Dwight St
High Street Barber Shop ................................................... High St
Highland Hardware ................................................... Hampden St
Holyoke City Hall ............................................................... High St
Holyoke Library ...............................................................Maple St
Holyoke Liquor Mart ........................................... Northampton St
Holyoke Lock .................................................................... High St
Holyoke Soldier’s Home .................................................Cherry St
Holyoke Towers...........................................................Pleasant St
Holyoke YMCA................................................................... Pine St
JP's Restaurant ............................................... Whiting Farms Rd
LaundroMagic ................................................. South Street Plaza
Lyman Laundry ..............................................................Lyman St
Mel’s Restaurant.........................................................Pleasant St
Oakdale Dental ................................................... Northampton St
(Pat’s) Mega Foods ......................................................... Cabot St
Pulaski Apts ....................................................................Maple St
R&R Variety ................................................Sargeant & Sycamore
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December 11, 2015
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Children’s Chorus performs
‘Songs from our Storybooks’
Granby Library holding
weekly story, play times
GRANBY -– The Granby Public Library is holding
weekly storytimes and playtimes.
On Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 1, 8, 15 and 29 preschool storytimes will welcome children between 2 1/2 and 5
years old. Drop in to nurture the love of books of a child by
engaging in stories and crafts.
Friday morning drop-in playtime from 10:30 to 11:45
a.m. will be for children ages birth to 5 years old. Drop in the
children’s program room to meeting other children and parents while playing with some great toys.
Granby Library’s playgroup will resume when the
Collaborative for Educational Services hire a new facilitator.
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On Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the South Hadley Public Library, the South Hadley Children’s Chorus will perform “Songs from our Storybooks.”
SOUTH HADLEY - The South
Hadley Children’s Chorus will offer
an unusual concert called “Songs
from our Storybooks” on Dec. 12 at
10:30 a.m. at the South Hadley
Public Library. Director of the
Chorus, David Pulliam, has chosen
some of the most delightful songs
from the Disney movie versions of
classic stories like The Jungle Book
and Mary Poppins. The songs will be
interspersed with selections from storybooks read by Meg Clancy, youth
services librarian at the South Hadley
Public Library.
Admission to the concert is free.
The children in the chorus, aged 7
to 11, have been working hard all fall
to polish the songs for the concert.
The pure voices of these young chil-
dren are the perfect medium for these
storybook songs. Children interested
in joining the group for the
winter/spring season are encouraged to
talk to the director following the concert.
Copies of the books which are read
from will be available for checkout
from the library after the concert. The
library is located at 2 Canal St.
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Recreation Department lists events
SOUTH HADLEY – The South
Hadley Recreation Department is offering the following sport events for
adults. For information or to register
call 538-5017 ext. 203 or visit
www.southhadleyrecreation.org
ADULT PICK-UP SOCCER. Pick
up soccer plays indoors at Mosier
Elementary. Must be at least 18 to play.
Come with your sneakers and shin
guards ready to play. The indoor times
are not yet established. If you are interested in dropping in please call the
Recreation Department for dates and
times.
WOMEN’S OPEN GYM BASKETBALL. Women’s open gym basketball will take place on Tuesdays nights
at the Michael E. Smith Middle School
from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Players must be at
They’ll also
receive an
autographed
photo along
with a
special gift.
least 18 years old to play. There is no
charge, just show up ready to play.
OVER 30 MEN’S HOOP OPEN
PLAY. Over 30 Men’s Open Gym
Basketball plays on Sunday mornings
from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at South
Hadley High School. This will run now
through Sunday, March 20. The fee is
$30 for residents and $35 for non-residents.
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December 11, 2015
Wistariahurst presents Nutcracker and Sweets
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HOLYOKE - The Massachusetts Academy
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Nutcracker.
This unique interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s
classic ballet is presented through narration and
dance, in the historic Music Room at
Wistariahurst.
Student dancers perform the magical story
with a local historical twist and lively choreography. Children and adults alike will be delighted
with the dazzling dancers, sparkling sugarplum
fairies, twinkling snowflakes, and nutcracker sol-
diers. The show is appropriate for ages 5 and up.
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BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Turley Publications
Sports Corresponden
WEST SPRINGFIELD – The
South Hadley High School girls
soccer team was defeated in the
semifinals of the 28th Annual
Whip's Sporting Goods High
School Girls Basketball Tip-Off
Classic held at the West
Springfield Boys & Girls Club.
It was defending champion
Central that would make quick
work of the Tigers with a 66-28
win last Monday night.
It was the second straight big
victory for the Golden Eagles,
who would go on to win the
entire tournament with a victory
over Longmeadow the following
night.
South Hadley had an excellent season during the varsity
season last year, reaching the
semifinals of the tournament.
The Tigers have graduated just a
couple of players and are poised
for another tournament run in
Division 3.
The Tigers met Central in the
finals last year, and Central was
able to prevent South Hadley
from getting to a second straight
final.
The Golden Eagles started out
with a strong scoring offensive with
great defensive pressure to go with
it. Central built a 13-0 score 5:00
into the game before Abby Edge
stole the ball and passed to Sophie
Gatzounas for the first South
Hadley score of the game.
Marley Medina sets to make a bounce
pass.
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Sophie Gatzounas tries to keep the ball away from the hungry Central defense.
Shortly after, Gatzounas would
score again on a layup. But
Central continued scoring and
finished the first quarter with a
20-4 lead.
Gatzounas and Mikhaila Edge
each scored early in the second
quarter to make it 23-8, giving the
Tigers a little bit of momentum.
Gatzounas drove the hoop and
scored on a floating shot with 3:50
left in the second quarter.
But Central was simply too
much for South Hadley and would
score 10 more points in the final
3:00 of the quarter to take a 35-13
lead at halftime.
The trend continued into the
second half, though South Hadley’s
defense did a pretty good job keeping Central from scoring as much
as they did against Holyoke (84
points in the win).
Coach Kevin Clark felt his
team put out the best effort they
could in the preseason tournament
and did not give up even though
Maldonado Tigers ready to hit mat
takes reins
at SH
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BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – Two
years ago, South Hadley boys basketball coach Jeff Guiel took a year
off before returning last year to
bring the Tigers to their second
sectional title in three years.
Now, Guiel has decided to step
aside, leaving the coaching position open. He has been replaced
by Juan Maldonado, who was an
assistant to Guiel last season.
Maldonado is a 2006 graduate
of Holyoke High School, where he
was a four-year varsity player under
veteran coach Bill Rigali. He also
spent four years playing for Our
Lady of Elms College. He was a
captain of the team for the last
Please see NEW COACH,
page 17
they got down by a big margin. He
complimented Central and the
way they have dominated the tournament.
“That team is a buzzsaw here in
the preseason,” said Clark. “They
Please see SH WHIPS,
page 16
Teamwork
will be key
for Tigers
BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
SOUTH HADLEY – Numbers
have been an issue for the South
Hadley wrestling team for the
past few seasons, but coach
Kevin McNeill said talent has
increased and will make the
Tigers a team to be reckoned
with this year.
South Hadley has a robust regular season meet and tournament
schedule, but McNeill said his
group is working hard and ready to
face the different challenges they
will face.
The Tigers have a roster of 15
competitors, but will not be able to
fill every weight class.
“We definitely would like to
get some more kids onto the
team so we can fill every weight
class,” said McNeill. “But we are
pretty happy with the people we
do have currently. Every one of
them can give an opponent a
good match.”
Among the returning competitors are Jack Greaney, a senior cap-
Maeve Fitzgerald looks for a different
lane to drive the hoop.
BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Captain Jack Greaney works out with Dan Marcoux.
tain at 132 pounds. He had a great
run last season, but was in a tough
bracket in last year’s Division 3
Tournament.
The top finisher in last year’s
sectional meet was Isaiah
Cardenales. Cardenales has a
phenomenal regular season,
picking up the sport very well
and captured his first individual
title as a sophomore at 106
pounds.
Cardenales hovered between
106 and 113 pounds and could
compete at either weight this season or move up.
Also back this season are seniors Nate Zayas, Dan Marcoux,
Ethan Fleming, and Andrei
Danilchenko.
Along with Cardenales, Gino
Please see WRESTLNG,
page 17
SOUTH HADLEY – There is
a lot of change happening for the
South Hadley boys basketball
team, from the top down.
Coach Jeff Guiel has retired
from the program, leaving it in
the capable hands of Juan
Maldonado, an assistant coach
and graduate of Holyoke High
School
Also gone from the defending
West/Central Massachusetts
Division 2 champions is Cam
Earle, who finished his career with
more than 1,000 points, and was a
force on the court his junior and
senior years of high school.
The good news for South
Please see TIGERS,
page 17
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December 11, 2015
SPORTS
d f o r b e s @ t u r l e y. c o m
Lady Tigers ready to battle
BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – The South Hadley
girls basketball team had questions heading
into last season after graduating several
members of its starting lineup.
And last season, sophomore Sophie
Gatzounas and a deep bench full of capable
supporting players answered those questions,
leading the Lady Tigers to an appearance in
the Division 3 semifinals.
This season, the Lady Tigers will return
most of their starting lineup to the court
with several players ready to take on even
bigger roles this season.
Last season, the Lady Tigers had an excellent regular season, going 13-7 and playing a
lot of difficult games against larger schools.
Their key player was Gatzounas, who
emerged her sophomore year as one of the
premiere scorers in the region.
She was able to do it all, driving the
hoop, and hitting jump shots from all areas
of the court, including beyond the arc. Her
improvements from freshman year, where
she played off the bench, to her sophomore
year, were staggering.
Gatzounas heads into her junior season
with 781 career points. She scored 515 of
those points last season, making 26 3-pointers and sinking 163 free throws. She averaged 22.4 points per game, double the total
from her freshman year.
Coach Paul Dubuc, who enters his seventh season as coach of the Lady Tigers, will
need Gatzounas to have that same scoring
ability to help lead the offense.
But the junior is certainly not alone on
the court. South Hadley boasts several other
quality scoring options. Lexi Gawron, a senior, served a great role as a playmaker and
had a great ability to score treys.
Nicole Conner and Marley Medina also
played big roles last year.
Sophomore twins Abby and Mikhaila
Edge will likely take on bigger roles in the
lineup, and Maeve Fitzgerald also returns.
She is a junior.
Also making the squad this season are
Alyssa Ippolito, a junior, and three freshmen, Mia Kelly, Bailey Gawron, and Bella
Earle.
With the Western teams combining
somewhat with the Central teams come
tournament time, the Lady Tigers have an
expanded list of possible playoff opponents.
Last year, South Hadley went through
Greenfield and Hampshire to get to the
South Hadley 2015-2016 winter varsity schedule
BOYS BASKETBALL
Thursday, Dec. 10 Away Hopkins Academy 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12 Versus Granby (Pioneer Valley Tip Off
at UMass)
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Home Easthampton
7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 28 Home Pioneer Valley Regional 7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7 Home Dean Tech
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Home Sabis
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
Home Agawam
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Away Minnechaug
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Home Longmeadow
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 Home Ludlow
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Away Belchertown
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
Home Chicopee Comp
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Away Easthampton
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4 Away Sabis
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
Away Agawam
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 11 Home Minnechaug
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 15 Away Longmeadow
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18 Away Ludlow
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 22 Home Belchertown
7 p.m.
Wednesday,Feb.24 Away Chicopee Comp
7:30 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Thursday, Dec. 10 Home Chicopee Comp
7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 14 Home Drury
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 30Away East Longmeadow
7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 4
Home Taconic
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 5
Away Hopkins Academy 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7 Away Mahar
7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11 Home Easthampton
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
Versus Hoosac Valley (at HoopHall
Classic at Springfield College) 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Home Athol
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21 Away Monson
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Home Granby
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
Home Palmer
7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5
Away Hampshire
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Home Monson
7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12
Home Frontier
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17Away Granby
7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19
Away Palmer
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23 Home Hampshire
7 p.m.
HOCKEY (all home games at Olympia)
Saturday, Dec. 12 Away Turners Falls
Monday, Dec. 14 Home Ludlow
Wednesday, Dec. 16 Away Chicopee Comp
Saturday, Dec. 19 Home Belchertown
Saturday, Dec. 26 Home St. Mary
Monday, Dec. 28 Home Greenfield
Wednesday,Dec.30 Away Easthampton
Saturday, Jan. 2 Home Chicopee Comp
7 p.m.
8;10 p.m.
8 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
7 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 9 Away
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Away
Saturday, Jan. 16 Away
Monday, Jan. 18 Home
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Away
Saturday, Jan. 23 Home
Wednesday, Jan. 27 Away
Saturday, Jan. 30 Home
Friday, Feb. 5
Away
Wednesday, Feb. 10Away
Saturday, Feb. 13 Home
Saturday, Feb. 20 Away
Wahconah
West Springfield
Greenfield
Turners Falls
Chicopee
Amherst
St. Mary
Easthampton
Belchertown
Amherst
Chicopee
Minnechaug
7 p.m.
8:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
8 p.m.
6:10 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
12 p.m.
iNDOOR TRACK (all meets at Smith College in Northampton)
Friday, Dec. 11
Versus Athol
3:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 8
Versus Southwick, Mahar 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Versus Greenfield
6:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
Versus Pioneer Valley Regional,
Hampshire, West Springfield 3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Versus Commerce
6:45 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Versus Mohawk, Ludlow
6:45 p.m.
SWIMMING AND DIVING
(all home meets at Michael E. Smith Middle School)
Friday, Dec. 11
Away East Longmeadow
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Away Belchertown
(at Chestnut Hill)
Friday, Dec. 18
Away Chicopee
Tuesday, Jan. 5 Home Ludlow
Friday, Jan. 8
Home Turners Falls
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Away Central
Friday, Jan. 15
Home Chicopee Comp
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Away Palmer
Friday, Jan. 22
Away Easthampton
(at Williston Northampton)
Tuesday, Jan. 26 Home Monson
Friday, Jan. 29
Home Pope Francis
Tuesday, Feb. 2 Home Agawam
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
7 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
4 p.m.
WRESTLING
Saturday, Dec. 12 Away Smith Voke
10 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 16 Away Belchertown
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 29 Away KnightHawk Classic
(at Holyoke High School) 9 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 6 Home Athol
7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 9 Home South Hadley Duals
9 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 13 Away Pathfinder
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Away Frontier
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan, 27 Home Westfield
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Home Pioneer Valley Regional 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 10 Home Mahar
7 p.m.
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TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTOS BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Maeve Fitzgerald drives for a layup.
Abby and Mikhaila Edge shoot during practice.
semifinals at Curry Hicks Cage, where they
lost to Hoosac, 55-45, in the semifinals.
The schedule does not get any easier
this season, with South Hadley scheduled
to open up their season against Chicopee
Comp, a Division 1 school, followed by
Drury. Fortunately, the Lady Tigers will
be playing at home in those first two
games.
South Hadley will also be part of the
HoopHall Classic in January, and will play
Hoosac at Blake Arena on the campus of
Springfield College.
After opening up Thursday night against
Comp, South Hadley hosts Drury Monday at
7 p.m.
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for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
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Tigers wrap up solid fall season
BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – The fall season
has come to an end, and many members
of the South Hadley sports teams had
some moderate success in tournament
action.
The football team finished up a 7-4 season, reaching the tournament for the fourth
straight season. The Tigers were a Western
Mass. finalist three years ago, and have lost
in the semifinals the past two years, and did
again this year.
But the Tigers bounced back, beating
rival Chicopee Comp in their annual
Thanksgiving Day matchup.
South Hadley, for the second straight
season, relied on three talented running
backs to provide the majority of their
offense. They will return two of those
backs next season in Ryan Mooney and
Teddy Doyle, which should keep the
team competitive despite low numbers
overall.
The girls soccer team also qualified for
the playoffs this season.
It was the third straight season South
Hadley was a tournament contender, but the
first time they failed to win a playoff game
this year.
The Tigers went through some scoring struggles at different times this season, but they eventually found their
stride and won the games they needed
to in order to qualify for the season this
year.
South Hadley would win their final three
games to finish the season with a 9-7-2
record.
They would open the tournament with a
SH WHIPS
• Continued from Page 15
do everything pretty well and they are
aggressive to the ball.”
South Hadley scored wins over Sabis and
Tantasqua in the tournament. Clark is opti-
rematch against Southwick, the team they
beat in penalty kicks last season to reach the
quarterfinals. But this time, the Rams
got some revenge, and beat South
Hadley 2-1 thanks to a second half
penalty kick.
The Tigers will not graduate many players and should return the majority of their
lineup next, making them a contender once
again next year.
The top individual competitor from the
fall season was Mackenzie Werenski.
Werenski established herself as one of
the top harriers in all of Western
Massachusetts. She was able to win
three dual meets this season and went
on to a good finish at the Western Mass.
meet.
Werenski, who has competed several
times at Stanley Park during her career,
with just a couple of ticks off and netted her ninth place. She had a time of
20:00 and was edged out by Westfield’s
Sophie Gronbeck by about a half-second.
The performance was good enough for
her to make it to the state meet.
The girls volleyball team also rebounded
from a tough season last year and won the
right to host a playoff home game against
Sabis. The Tigers had a great match, but
were ultimately outlasted by the Bulldogs 32.
Coming up this winter, both basketball
teams look for return trips to the tournament
while the hockey and wrestling teams hope
for rebound seasons after tough years last
year.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
mistic the Tigers will have another good season.
“As the varsity team gets into the season,
I believe they will have a lot of success,” said
Clark.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
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SPORTS
d f o r b e s @ t u r l e y. c o m
Pope Francis 2015-2016 winter varsity schedule
BOYS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Home Longmeadow (Sci-Tech) 7 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18
Home Pioneer Valley
(Holyoke Community College) 7 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 19 Home Woodstock Academy 2:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 4
Home Chicopee (Rebecca Johnson)7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 8
Away Northampton
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Home Amherst (Sci-Tech)
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 14 Versus Sabis (at HoopHall Classic
at Springfield College) 4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
Home Westfield
7 p.m.
(Rebecca Johnson)
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Away East Longmeadow
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Away West Springfield
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 Away Sci-Tech
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Home Putnam (Rebecca Johnson)7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
Home Holyoke (Rebecca Johnson)7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 4 Away Central
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
Home Commerce (Sci-Tech) 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 11 Home Sci-Tech (Rebecca Johnson)7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 15 Away Putnam
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18 Away Holyoke
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 22 Home Central (Rebecca Johnson) 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25 Away Commerce
7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
(home games at Dupont Middle School unless otherwise noted)
Monday, Dec. 14 Away Monson
Thursday, Dec. 17 Home McCann Tech
(at Elms College)
Monday, Dec. 21 Away
Wednesday, Dec. 30 Away
Monday, Jan. 4
Away
Thursday, Jan. 7 Away
Mohawk
Sabis
Greenfield
Southwick
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11
Thursday, Jan. 14
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Thursday, Jan. 21
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Friday, Jan. 29
Saturday, Jan. 30
Friday, Feb. 5
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Friday, Feb. 12
Monday, Feb. 15
Wednesday,Feb.17
Friday, Feb. 19
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Home
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
Pioneer Valley Regional
Ware
Smith Academy
Turners Falls
McCann Tech
Mohawk
Taconic
Greenfield
Southwick
Pioneer
Lenox
Ware
Smith Academy
Turners Falls
Hockey (all games at Olympia)
Tuesday, Dec. 22 Home Franklin
Saturday, Feb. 6 Home Hingham
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
6 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
TBD
12 p.m.
INDOOR TRACK (all meets at Smith College in Northampton)
Friday, Dec. 11
Versus Greenfield
6:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Versus Southwick
3:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Versus Athol
3:45 p.m.
SWIMMING AND DIVING (all meets at Chicopee Comp)
Friday, Dec. 11
Away Northampton
(at JFK Middle School) 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Away Longmeadow
4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 8
Away Amherst
4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Home Monson
4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Home Easthampton
4 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Away Palmer
4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 Home Chicopee Comp
4 p.m.
NEW COACH
WRESTLING
• Continued from Page 15
• Continued from Page 15
three years.
Leadership and having an active role is
something that is important to the new
Tigers’ coach, and he plans to be a positive
presence for the team this year.
“I know it can make people a little
nervous when a new coach comes to a
team,” he said. “But I am really excited
about the opportunity to take the lead on
this team and I think we will have a successful team.”
Maldonado said he and Guiel had a
respect between each other when
Maldonado was a player for Holyoke High.
Maldonado, who moved on to play at
Elms and then became a social worker for
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’
Department of Children and Families, said
he went back and forth with Guiel to try
and come into the Tigers’ program and work
with the kids.
“It’s my job every day to work with kids
and help them out,” said Maldonado. “I like
to do the same thing on the basketball court,
working with kids and keeping them disciplined.”
He said the schedules finally worked out
and he was able to help out the Tigers
last year, so he has a lot of familiarity
with the players from last year’s team
that will be with him this year.
“I had a good first day with the tryouts and I think things are going to go
well this year,” said Maldonado.
He said he will be preaching a hard
work ethic to his players, but hopes they
will be able to have fun and learn more
about the game while they are at it.
His main challenge will be keeping
his players motivated throughout the
season.
“These are still high school kids,” said
Maldonado. “They are going to have ups
and downs and I have to keep them
focused on playing well.”
Maldonado takes control of a team that
lost its’ leading scorer, Cam Earle, to graduation. Earle accounted for double digits
almost every game.
South Hadley lost in the state semifinals
last year.
Viamara, Ryan Savio, Sean O’Grady, and
Cyrus Larivee are juniors.
Sophomores Jeremy Rodriguez and
Nathaniel Beiser are on the squad, and
freshemn Alex Schenlay and Zabe Solivan
also will start the season with South
Hadley.
The Tigers finished last season coming
in 13th in a 20-team field at the Western
Mass. Tournament, which was held at
Mount Greylock last year. South Hadley
only managed 62.5 points, but had several
competitors make some noise in the consolation rounds.
With another year of experience for several of the grapplers, McNeill believes his
team will have a better chance at competing
at Western Mass., which will be held this
year at Southwick.
The Tigers have a big quad meet to
open up their regular season, throwing
the team into a three-match day very
early in the year. South Hadley will face
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for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
TIGERS
• Continued from Page 15
Hadley is while there is some great change,
there are also plenty of familiar faces returning to the lineup this year.
Maldonado said he expects Joe Advey,
Griffin Fitzell, Austin Ford, and Nate Zayas
all to return to the lineup. All saw significant
minutes on the court and all are seniors this
year.
Others seniors are James Foley, Nick
Simon, and Will Schenker. Nate Poirer,
Matt Grochowalski, and Evan Petrosky are
juniors along with Miguel Morales.
Sophomore Calvin Bridges made the team.
There are no freshman on the varsity roster
at the beginning of the year.
While Maldonado has plenty of proven
scorers on the team this year, he said Earle’s
presence will be tough to replace.
“Cam is a huge lost and we don't have
one player to make up for his offense,” said
Maldonado. “So we are going to have to play
better defensive and every player will have to
contribute a little more on offense every
night.”
So far in the preseason, Maldonado says
Granby 2015-2016 winter varsity schedule
BOYS BASKETBALL
Saturday, Dec. 12 Versus South Hadley
(Pioneer Valley Tip Off at UMass)7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 18
Home Monson
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 22 Away Easthampton
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 29 Away Southwick
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 5 Home Ludlow
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 8
Home Dean Tech
7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12 Home Ware
7:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 18 Home Palmer
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Away Hampshire
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 22
Home Renaissance
7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 25 Away Monson
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 28 Home Easthampton
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 1
Home Southwick
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Away Belchertown
7 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 8
Away Dean Tech
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 11 Away Ware
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 Away Palmer
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18 Home Hampshire
7:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 22 Away Renaissance
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Home Frontier
7 p.m.
GIRLS BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Dec. 15 Home Chicopee
7 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 17 Away Putnam
7 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 21 Home Commerce
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 29 Home Sci-Tech
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 7 Away Athol
7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 11 Home Mahar
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 14 Away Frontier
7:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 15
Versus Sabis (HoopHall Classic at
Springfield College)
4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 19 Home Hopkins
7 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21 Home Palmer
7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 23 Versus Drury (at Hoosac Valley)1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26 Home Hampshire
7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 29
Away South Hadley
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2 Away Chicopee Comp
7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 5
Home Monson
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 9 Away Palmer
7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 12
Away Hampshire
7 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 Home South Hadley
7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19
Home Easthampton
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 23 Away Monson
7 p.m.
WRESTLING
Saturday, Dec. 12 Away
Wednesday, Dec. 16 Home
Saturday, Dec. 19 Away
Wednesday, Dec. 23 Away
Tuesday, Dec. 29 Away
Wednesday, Jan. 6 Away
Saturday, Jan. 9 Away
Wednesday, Jan. 13Away
Saturday, Jan. 16 Home
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Away
Saturday, Jan. 23 Away
Wednesday, Jan. 27 Home
Saturday, Jan. 30 Away
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Home
Saturday, Feb. 6 Away
Wednesday, Feb. 10 Away
Red Raider Invitational 9 a.m.
Hampshire
7 p.m.
Franklin Tech
10 a.m.
Southwick
7 p.m.
KnightHawk Classic (at
Holyoke High School) 9 a.m.
Gateway
7 p.m.
South Hadley Duals
9 a.m.
Hamden Charter
7 p.m.
TBD
TBA
Sabis
7 p.m.
Mt. Everett
6 p.m.
Dean Tech
TBD
Mt. Greylock
7 p.m.
Franklin Tech
7 p.m.
Franklin Tech
TBD
Southwick
7 p.m.
TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY GREGORY A. SCIBELLI
Isaiah Cardenales and Gino Viamari grappler in practice.
host Smith Vocational along with
Northampton and West Springfield in
their opening action on Saturday morning.
They will open up their league campaign
against Belchertown on Wednesday at 7
p.m.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
he has seen good defensive habits coming
from his players.
“I think we will be able to defend well
and we also have some good experience in
guard play,” said Maldonado. “So we are
looking for that to help us this year.”
He still says a sectional title is the main
goal and he believes South Hadley has the
talent to make it back to the tournament.
But it takes more than talent to win a championship.
“We need to continue working hard and
getting better every day,” said Maldonado.
“We need to stay away from the injuries, and
come together as a team. I also feel you need
some luck going your way to win a championship at any level.”
Maldonado praised his team for working
hard during the preseason and showing
respect to him as the new coach of the team.
He also said the team has good captains and
leaders.
South Hadley starts out the regular season with a game at Hopkins Academy, and
then participate in the Pioneer Valley TipOff Event at Curry Hicks Cage on the campus of the University of MassachusettsAmherst. The Tigers will face Granby. The
game begins at 7:30 p.m.
South Hadley went 16-7 overall last season. The Tigers beat Tantasqua in the
West/Central Mass. championship game.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
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SENIORS
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South Hadley Council on Aging calendar of events
SOUTH HADLEY - All activities take
place at the South Hadley Senior Center, 45
Dayton Street (538-5042) unless otherwise
noted. The COA office is open 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday. Lunch is served
from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
ONGOING
Fuel Assistance: For questions regarding fuel
assistance, outreach, and available services call
Ann Andras, 538-5042.
In Town Transportation: Available 9 a.m.-3
p.m. by appointment.
Computer Course: You must be 50 years of
age or over. There is no residence requirement.
Please call 533-6889 for more information.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
Monday, Dec. 14
9:30 a.m. Foot Nurse, by appointment
10 a.m. Music Appreciation
10 a.m. Tai Chi
1 p.m. Canasta
1 p.m. Pinochle
1 p.m. Mah Jongg
4 p.m. COA Board Meeting
Lunch: Stuffed shells with sauce
Tuesday, Dec. 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SHINE, by appointment
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friend’s Boutique
10 a.m. Brown Bag
10 a.m. Lo Vision Support
10 a.m. Beginning Exercise
1 p.m. Bingo
1 p.m. Needlecraft
Lunch: Sirloin tips with sauce
Wednesday, Dec. 16
9:30 a.m. Grocery Shopping
10 a.m. Travel Club
1 p.m. Choralites Concert
1 p.m. Mah Jongg
1 p.m. Pitch
Lunch: Holiday Luncheon – Stuffed chicken
breast
Thursday, Dec. 17
10 a.m. Alzheimer’s Support
10 a.m. Travel Club
1 p.m. Chip Poker
1 p.m. Golden Agers
1 p.m. Quilting
1 p.m. Scrabble
Lunch: Broccoli quiche
Friday, Dec. 11
9:30 a.m. Grocery Shopping
10 a.m. Coffee and Conversation
10:30 a.m. Healthy Bones and Balance
11:30 a.m. Rep. John Scibak
1 p.m. Bridge
1 p.m. Canasta
1 p.m. Cribbage
1 p.m. Knitting
Lunch: Tuna casserole
Granby Council on Aging calendar of events
GRANBY All activities take place at the
Granby Senior Center, located at 10 West State
Street (467-3239) and are free unless otherwise
noted. The COA is open Monday through
Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No membership is
required to take part in the activities and events.
Anyone over 55 years of age is welcome. Lunch
is served daily at 12 p.m. Reservations should be
made by noon the previous day. The suggested
donation is $2.25. Anyone over 60 years of age
is eligible. Call the Senior Center to make your
reservation. 467-3239. Transportation is available to Granby residents for $1 round trip.
ONGOING….
COFFEE HOUR: Every weekday at 9 a.m.
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation is available
Monday through Friday for Granby residents. This
includes lunch, medical, activities and shopping.
Travel to Springfield, Holyoke, Northampton,
Florence, Chicopee and all towns surrounding
Granby. Call the Senior Center to make reservations, 467-3239.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOOD PANTRY is
ALWAYS looking for donations of protein products,
like eggs, fish and chicken! The Food Pantry is
closed during Foot Care appointments until 1 p.m.
SHINE COUNSELOR: Available by appointment. Please contact the Senior Center for assistance.
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVITIES…
Monday, Dec. 14
10 a.m. Healthy Bones and Balance Exercise
Lunch: Spinach quiche
Tuesday, Dec. 15
12:30 p.m. Quilting and Needlework
Lunch: Taco salad bowl
Wednesday, Dec. 16
9:15 a.m. Tai Chi
10:15 a.m. Ballroom Dancing
12:30 p.m. Ugly Sweater Party
1 p.m. Fun Cards
Lunch: Chicken pot pie
Thursday, Dec. 17
9 a.m. Foot Care by appointment
Friends
Boutique open
at senior center
CLUES ACROSS
1. Red wine
7. Best nursepatient aid
10. Footwear
closure
12. Chinese dynasty
1122-221 BC
13. Persuade to
one’s side
14. Advocate
15. Mandela’s party
16. A woolen cap of
Scottish origin
17. About aviation
18. Shallowest of
the Greats
19. Sheathe
20. Frightened
23. Brews
24. Relates
27. Atomic #52
28. Up the ante
33. The “Kings’s”
initials
34. Lepton
36. Cornmeal mush
(British)
38. One who
analyzes
syntactically
39. Algonquian tribe
40. Systems,
doctrines,
theories
41. Herb __, San
Francisco
columnist
42. Informed about
the latest trends
45. Seven
46. Morocco’s
capital
47. What a doctor
practices
49. Beaks
50. In a way,
extends
51. A number or
amount not
specified
52. Gambling
CLUES DOWN
1. Composition for
orchestra and
soloists
2. Bulgarian
monetary unit
3. Settled upon
4. Common frog
genus
5. Electronic
countercountermeasures
6. Golf ball
supporter
7. Divided into 3
8. Crazy (Spanish)
9. Billiards stick
10. More deficient
11. Solomon Islands
capital
12. Larval crabs
14. Malta capital
18. Clairvoyance
19. Tomato
condiment
21. Alleviation
ANSWERS ON PAGE 21
22. French seaport
25. New Testament
26. Shortened (abbr.)
29. Employee (abbr.)
30. Opposite of
leaving
31. Lip locking
32. Foes
35. Many not ands
36. Covered with
healing scrapes
37. Regions
41. Abel’s brother
(Bible)
42. Greek Queen of
the gods
43. Esau’s
descendants
(Bible)
44. Canarium
ovatum
46. Ribonucleic acid
47. Gas usage
measurement
48. An oppositional
argument
SOUTH HADLEY - Friends of South
Hadley Elderly Boutique, located at the senior
center at 45 Dayton St., will be open between
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 15.
Clothing is for both men and women,
with a large amount of new, unused fashions,
as well as clean and gently used articles.
Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Boutique is located in the rear hall of
the Senior Center. You don’t have to be
“old” to buy at the Boutique.
Community
Newspapers
Thrive!
More than 100 million
people read a printed
newspaper each day
– that’s more than
watch the Super Bowl.
American Idol or TV late
news. Plus, many more
read local papers online.
Newspapers, in all forms,
are still the primary
source for news
in the U.S.
10 a.m. Healthy Bones and Balance Exercise
11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Clinic
1 p.m. Holiday Gift Making
Lunch – Holiday Meal!
Lunch: Open faced pork sandwich with gravy
Friday, Dec. 18
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Veteran’s Agent
1 p.m. Movie – The Christmas Box
Lunch: Rainbow trout
UPCOMING…
Dec. 16: Ugly Sweater Party during lunch.
Dec. 17: Bake your own gift, $3 – RSVP
please.
Dec. 17: Foot Care by appointment.
Dec. 18: Movie – The Christmas Box.
Dec. 21: Granby students sing-a-long.
Dec. 22: Cookie swap.
Dec. 24: Blood pressure clinic.
Dec. 25: Closed for Christmas holiday.
Dec. 29: Newsletter assembly.
Trips to take
ATLANTIC CITY - Mary Mother of
Hope Parish, 840 Page Blvd., East
Springfield is sponsoring a bus trip to
Atlantic City from Feb. 24 through 26.
Included is: 2 nights at The Resorts Casino,
$60 slot bonus, $60 meal vouchers, two
shows, taxes, baggage handling and driver's
gratuity. $198 per person double. Deposit of
$50 due Nov. 30. To make your reservations,
call Sylvia at 594-2757.
LONDON & PARIS - Visit London and
Paris from May 25 through June 1, 2016
with St. Patrick’s Travel Group. Rates are
$4,049/per person/double. Included in the
price: r/t transportation and air from Logan,
9 meals, Seine river cruise and dinner at the
Eiffel Tower, Eurostar train from Paris to
London, matinee at one of the West End
theatres and more. For information and/or
brochure please call Marion at 536-2185.
RIVER CRUISE - Join St. Patrick’s
Travel Group on a trip along the Rhine and
Mosele Rivers from Amsterdam to Basel,
Switzerland from Sept. 24 through Oct. 2,
2016. Call Marion, 536-2185 for more
information.
Send us your senior news
SOUTH HADLEY - Send us your senior
news! Email [email protected] with trips to
take, milestone birthdays and anniversaries,
achievements, events and other newsworthy
notes.
Our deadline is Tuesday at 12 p.m. We
ask for event submissions to be sent more
than one week in advance.
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South Hadley Police Log Nov. 30-Dec. 6
SOUTH HADLEY - The following are
brief explanations of select entries in the South
Hadley Police log and all arrests. The information was provided by South Hadley Police Lt.
Steve Parentela and recounts based on his
review of the detailed log summary included with
each entry. This feature is designed to provide
context and explanation to some of the calls
police respond to every day.
COMPILED BY KRISTIN WILL
Staff Writer
TO REPORT ANONYMOUS TIPS:
DIAL 538-8231 AND PRESS 6
Monday, Nov. 30
3:16 a.m. – Ranjit S. Grewel, 32, of 8
Eagle Dr., South Hadley, was arrested by
police and charged with using a motor vehicle without authorization and possession of
a Class A drug for a subsequent offense
after police received a report about a motor
vehicle being used without permission.
Grewel was cooperative with police. He
was held without the right to bail and
transported to Eastern Hampshire District
Court.
10:27 a.m. – Justin A. Joslin, 24, of 1
North Main St., South Hadley, was arrested
by officers Doug Percy and Mark Dominick
on an outstanding arrest warrant out of
Eastern Hampshire District Court. Joslin
was transported to Eastern Hampshire
District Court.
Tuesday, Dec. 1
8:13 a.m. – Police received a report that
someone broke into a business in the 500
block on Newton Street overnight by prying
open a rear door. It doesn’t appear that anything was taken.
1:52 p.m. – A 23-year-old Holyoke
woman will be summonsed into court by
Officer Barry O’Connor to answer charges
of failure to have an inspection sticker, no
registration in possession and the unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle after
O’Connor observed the vehicle on
Newton Street with an expired inspection
sticker.
Thursday, Dec. 3
3:38 p.m. – Police took a report from an
individual who reported he had money
removed from inside his vehicle while
doing a home improvement job in South
Hadley. Police have a suspect and are
investigating.
Friday, Dec. 4
10:55 a.m. – A Bridge Street property
owner reported to police that a tenant, who
had been evicted, intentionally clogged
drains and left water running in an apartment, damaged floors and damaged walls.
The owner was referred to court for civil
action.
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Editor’s Note: The Granby Police
Department responded to 195 calls and made
one arrest during the week of Nov. 27 to Dec.
3. Those arrested are presumed innocent until
proven guilty in a court of law. All information
is provided by the Granby Police Department.
Friday, Nov. 27
12:14 p.m. – Officers investigated a twocar accident with no injuries at New Ludlow
Road at East Street. Refer to accident 15174-AC.
Sunday, Nov. 29
5:33 p.m. – Michael Methot, 52, of 9
Lombard St., South Hadley, was arrested for
operation under the influence of alcohol.
Refer to arrest 15-80-AR.
Thursday, Dec. 3
4:47 p.m. – Officers investigate an accident involving a car and motorcycle at
East Street at Morgan Street. Minor
injuries reported. Refer to accident 15-175AC.
5:09 p.m. – Officers investigate a twocar accident on West State Street. No
injuries reported. Refer to accident 15176-AC.
9:56 p.m. – Officers investigate a singlecar accident on Carver Street. No injuries
reported. Refer to accident 15-177-AC.
Incident Based
Reporting Data
1 p.m. – A resident reported a welldressed man wearing a cap asked for money
on Boynton Street. After being given $10,
the man walked to Newton Street. The
reporting party called police because they
later learned this incident has happened
before.
1:51 p.m. – A 55-year-old Chicopee
woman will be summonsed into court by
Officer Chris Roberts to answer charges of
operating with a revoked registration,
operating an uninsured motor vehicle and
operating unlicensed after Roberts performed a random compliance check of her
vehicle and learned the registration was
revoked due to lack of insurance. The
vehicle was towed.
The data below is compiled from
official reports recorded by the South
Hadley Police Department during the
month of November 2015. Incidents
where the Reporting Party did not wish
to make an official report or when a
motor vehicle accident did not meet the
Massachusetts criteria as requiring an
official report have not been recorded in
the above statistics.
Aggravated Assault
All Other Larceny
All Other Offenses
Burglary/Breaking & Entering
Counterfeiting / Forgery
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism
Disorderly Conducting
Driving Under the Influence
Drug/Narcotics Violations
Impersonation
Intimidation
Motor Vehicle Theft
Pornography/Obscene Matter/Prostitution
Simple Assault
Theft from a Building
Theft from Motor Vehicle
Traffic, Town By-Law Offenses
Trespass of Real Property
Weapons Law Violations
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Arrests
Totals
Saturday, Dec. 5
1:31 p.m. – An East Street resident
reported they were working in the yard
when they heard their mailbox close. The
resident observed a light blue Ford pick-up
truck slowly driving away. The resident
waved to the driver, who stopped, and a
passenger inside the vehicle said they had
found mail blowing on the roadway and put
it back inside the mailbox. The resident
said in the many years of living at that
address, mail has never fallen out of the
mailbox. Police are unsure if the individuals
in the vehicle took anything, and are
checking with the post office.
2
20
15
8
1
10
3
3
4
1
8
1
1
10
1
6
40
1
5
32
13
185
LEGAL NOTICES
Granby Police Log Nov. 27-Dec.3
COMPILED BY AIMEE M. HENDERSON
November 2015
Deadline for
legal notices
is Tuesday
at noon
SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
UNDER G.L. c.255 Sec. 39A
Notice is hereby given by DM Towing LLC, 254 Old Lyman Rd., South
Hadley, MA 01075, pursuant to the provisions of G.L. c. 255, section
39A, that on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at 254 Old Lyman Rd., South
Hadley, MA the following Motor Vehicle will be sold at a private sale
to satisfy the garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges,
care and expenses of notices and sale of said vehicle.
Description of vehicle:
VIN: 1D7HA16N32J128535
Make: 2002 Dodge Ram
Registration: 996445 MA
Owner: Mathew Rock
17 Thomas Street, Chicopee, MA
Publication:
Friday, November 27, 2015; Friday, December 4, 2015 Friday, December 11, 2015
SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLES
UNDER G.L. c.255 Sec. 39A
HEALTH
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USDA explains why food safety
should top holiday lists
W
ith Thanksgiving behind us, the
holiday season is just gearing up.
The next few weeks are full of
good cheer and plenty of food. To help keep
your holiday season healthy, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and
Inspection Service is issuing holiday inspired
food safety recommendations for your
Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s
Eve, Three Kings Day, or other festive gatherings.
These tips come from years of experience
working to make sure that the meat, poultry
and egg products you eat are safe, wholesome
and properly labeled.
To start, download the FoodKeeper appli-
cation. This smartphone and tablet app created by FSIS will help you evaluate what
items in your refrigerator and pantry are still
good and what may be past its prime.
As you’re putting together dishes for
meals at home or parties at work, it will help
you make sure you’re using fresh ingredients.
The FoodKeeper offers storage advice on
more than 400 different food and beverage
items and can help you decide what you can
keep and what you should throw out. It also
offers handy guidance on leftovers, which
you’ll probably have a lot of after the big
meal. Download the FoodKeeper today on
Please see FOOD SAFETY, page 20
Notice is hereby given by Hampshire Towing, 650 New Ludlow Rd., South Hadley, MA 01075, pursuant to the
provisions of G.L.c. 255, section 39A, that an auction sale on the web based site of STA.ibidsmart.com the following
motor vehicles will be sold to satisfy our garage keeper’s lien thereon for storage, towing charges, care and
expenses of notices and sale of said vehicles. Starting Monday, December 21, 2015 vehicles can be viewed at http://
sta.ibidsmart.com. ALL BIDDING WILL END TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2015 AT 1 P.M. online at STA.ibidsmart.com
This is not an absolute auction we reserve the right to set a minimum on all auction vehicles. If a particular vehicle is
not listed on ibidsmart.com call 877-88-WETOW for bidding instructions.
Description of vehicles:
VIN: 2GDGGE1K1N4506924
Make: 1992 Chevy Vandura
Owner: Jessie Costello
56 Mosher St
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 1N4AL21E08N508913
Make: 2008 Nissan Altima
Owner: Alex Archie
50 Line St
Southampton, MA 01073
VIN: 1HGCGJ2771A002071
Make: 2001 Honda Accord
Owner: Anthony Raju
35 Lunda St
Waltham, MA 02451
VIN: JN8AR07Y5YW438998
Make: 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
Owner: Anna Bermudez
665 McKinstry Ave
Chicopee, MA 01020
VIN: KNAGD126815071815
Make: 2001 Kia Optima
Owner: Shawn Heckley
14 Roy St
Chicopee, MA 01020
VIN: 2HGEJ8649VH504580
Make: 1997 Honda Civic
Owner: Catherine Santos
41 Santa Barbara St
Springfield, MA 01104
VIN: 6MMAP67P0YT001235
Make: 2000 Mitsubishi Diamante
Owner: Kerriann Kelley
57 New Braintree Rd
North Brookfield, MA 01535
VIN: 1GCDM19X04B117227
Make: 2004 Chevy Astro Van
Owner: Peter Lisak
PO Box 355
Three Rivers, MA 01080
VIN: 1GNDV33LX6D106846
Make: 2006 Chevy Uplander
Owner: Christy Ricci
109 High St
Gilbertville, MA 01031
VIN: WBAAW33481EN80439
Make: 2001 BMW 325i
Owner: Omar Santana- Davilla
427 South Elm St Apt 4
Holyoke, MA 01040
VIN: 2G1WF52E249113158
Make: 2004 Chevy Impala
Owner: Angel Ortiz
16 Southern Dr
Chicopee, MA 01020
VIN: 1FTNS2429XHA86864
Make: 1999 Ford E350
Owner: Charles Rogers
20 Church St
Gilbertville, MA 01031
VIN: 1FAFP10P1XW278444
Make: 1999 Ford Escort
Owner: Barbara Rogers
PO Box 458
Gilbertville, MA 01031
Publication:
Friday, December 4, 2015;
Friday, December 11, 2015;
Friday, December 18, 2015
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December 11, 2015
OUTDOORS
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Join the annual
Christmas bird count
Granby Parks and Rec
Committee offers winter ski,
snowboard trips
GRANBY - The Granby Parks and
Recreation Committee would like to
announce that the annual three ski/snowboard Saturday trips to the Bromley
Mountain Resort in Manchester, Vermont
will be held Saturdays on Jan. 9, 23 and
30.
The registration for these trips will
take place on Dec.3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and
Dec. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Both
registrations will be held at the Granby
Public Library.
The total lift ticket price for these
three Saturdays will be $123. If needed,
rentals and lessons would be additional
FOOD SAFETY
• Continued from Page 19
your Android or iOS device.
Steps to follow when cooking a holiday
roast:
Use separate cutting boards, plates and
utensils for raw roasts and cooked roasts to
avoid cross-contamination.
Wash items such as cutting boards that
have touched raw meat with warm water and
soap, or place them in a dishwasher.
To avoid overcooking beef, veal, pork and
lamb roasts use a meat thermometer. These
roasts should be removed from the oven
when they reach an internal temperature of
145 °F and allowed to rest for three minutes
before serving.
Turkey, duck, and goose should be cooked
to an internal temperature of 165 °F as meas-
and information on them will be available
at the registration evenings.
Payment will be collected at the registration evenings by cash or checks made
payable to the Town of Granby.
The charter bus will leave the East
Meadow School parking lot on Rt. 202 at
7 a.m. and return at approximately 6 p.m.
The transportation cost per person will be
determined after all registrations are completed.
These three Saturday trips will be led
by Jim Pietras. If there are any questions
ahead of time, please contact Jim at [email protected].
ured by a food thermometer. Temperatures
should be taken in three areas of the bird:
the thickest part of the breast, the innermost
part of the wing, and the innermost part of
the thigh.
Food safety tips for holiday party buffets:
Keep hot food hot and keep cold food
cold by using chafing dishes or crock pots
and ice trays. Hot items should remain above
140 ˚F and cold items should remain below
40 ˚F.
Use several small plates when serving
food.
Discard perishable foods left out for 2
hours or more.
Leftovers should be refrigerated or frozen
immediately in shallow containers. Reheat
leftovers to 165 °F.
If you’re transporting pre-cooked food to
a holiday get together, keep cold foods safe
ake the Christmas Bird Count part
of your seasonal outdoor tradition!
From Dec. 14 through Jan. 5, birders in Massachusetts will participate in the
longest-running citizen science survey in the
world - the 116th annual Christmas Bird
Count.
Bird lovers armed with binoculars, field
guides, and checklists embark on this seasonal mission to collect data that is used by conservation biologists to study the long-term
health and status of bird populations across
North America.
When combined with other surveys, the
CBC provides a picture of how bird populations have changed over the past 115 years.
In Massachusetts, there are 34 geographic
M
“count circles” where bird surveys occur.
Each count circle is a 15-mile wide diameter
circle and is coordinated by a count compiler who works with teams of volunteer birders to ensure that beginning birders are
grouped with more experienced birdwatchers.
If your home is within the boundaries of a
count circle, you can help by reporting the
birds that visit your feeder during the CBC.
If you are interested in participating, view
the CBC map, zoom to your location, and
click on the center of the count circle to
contact your local count compiler. For more
information about the CBC, visit
audubon.org/content/join-christmas-birdcount.
on the way there by placing items in a cooler
with ice or gel packs to keep them at or
below 40 ˚F. If you’re transporting hot foods,
wrap dishes in insulated bags or towels and
newspaper to keep their temperature above
140 ˚F.
Top food safety holiday gifts:
Food Thermometer: a useful tool for even
the most experienced cook as it is the only
way to ensure that meat is fully cooked.
Cutting Board: using separate cutting
boards for raw meat and ready-to-eat food is
a great way to prevent cross-contamination.
Kitchen Towel: these towels should be
washed frequently to avoid cross-contamination, so a home cook can never have enough
kitchen towels.
Steps to follow mail delivered holiday
food:
Check with the mail delivery company to
ensure they send perishable items, like meat
and poultry, cold or frozen and pack it with a
cold source.
Foods should be packaged in a foam or
heavy corrugated cardboard container.
Delivery should occur as quickly as possible – ideally, overnight.
Foods should arrive frozen or partially
frozen with ice crystals still visible or at least
refrigerator cold – below 40 °F as measured
by a food thermometer.
Consumers can learn more about key
food safety practices at Foodsafety.gov and
follow @USDAFoodSafety on Twitter.
Consumers with questions about food safety
can call the USDA Meat and Poultry
Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-6746854) or chat live with a food safety specialist at AskKaren.gov, available from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,
Monday through Friday, in English or
Spanish.
MEETINGS
SERVICE
DIRECTORY
To advertise on this page
PAINTING/PAPERING
call the Town Reminder at
APPLIANCE REPAIR
PROFESSIONAL WALLCOVERING
536-5333
ALLARD APPLIANCE SERVICE
Quality/Prompt Workmanship
U.S. School of Professional Paperhanging.
Free estimates.
Call Steve Cavagnac
Specializing in refrigerators
and freezers. All makes. Lowest Rates.
Also repair washers, dryers, ACs.
ALL WORK GUARANTEED
536-9186
536-3478
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
BLUEBIRD
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
To/From All Area Colleges & Communities
Amtrak • Logan • JFK • BDL
www.bluebirdairporttransportation.com
413-221-4512
12/25
BANQUET FACILITIES
FOR ALL FUNCTIONS
$230 includes bartender and
kitchen facilities.
Granby American Legion
467-9545
TREE SERVICES
HOME IMPROVEMENT
NORM LEPAGE CONTRACTOR
EDGE TREE SERVICE
Additions, Remodeling, Repairs
Roofing, decks, garages,
porches, termite damage, etc.
Licensed. Insured.
Experienced.
Tree removal, trimming, land clearing,
stump grinding. Fully insured.
Free estimates.
Visa/Master Card.
Peter Edge 532-5764
323-4961
TFN
GRANBY TREE SERVICE
M.G. CROTEAU
PLUMBING & HEATING
Tree Trimming • Removal
Spraying • Stump Grinding.
Fully insured. Free estimates.
Call Jim Mytkowicz, Arborist
Residential, commercial, industrial.
Gas piping, sewers & drains cleaned.
MA Master License #10262
TOM’S TREE SERVICE
533-5716
TFN
GAGNON ELECTRIC
SNOWPLOWING
All types of electrical work. Fully insured.
All work fully guaranteed
Free estimates.
Lic. #14960A
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
– PLOWING & SALTING –
TFN
Snow Removal
Fully Insured
Free Estimates
(413) 348-5816
GENERAL SERVICES
HANDYMAN CAN
12/18
Light carpentry. Painting.
Residential & Industrial.
Spraying. Power washing.
Interior/Exterior general cleanup work.
Replacement windows.
Cellars, attics, yards, fix windows, doors.
COMPLETE SNOW SERVICES
Don 531-1274
(413) 328-9221
TFN
Fully Insured Snowplowing
Commercial & Residential
Salting • Snowblowing
Roof Snow Removal
FREE ESTIMATES
ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE
TFN
LUCCHESI TREE SERVICE
AND LANDSCAPING
Lot Clearing, Retaining Walls,
Mowing, Pruning, Stump Grinding,
Irrigation. Insured.
534-1002
TFN
WANTED TO BUY
BUYING & SELLING COINS
Stamps, medals,
old watches, diamonds,
gold jewelry & scrap, sterling silver.
BROADWAY COIN & STAMP
12/31
594-9550
NOTICE
TFN
Pruning, tree removal, cabling,
land cleared, brush chipper service.
Woodchips. Insured. Free Estimates.
538-7608
TUESDAY, DEC. 22
• 6 p.m. Redevelopment Authority. Public Library, 2
Canal Street.
ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement
the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for
more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any
error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the
space occupied by the item in the advertisement.
532-6654
ELECTRICIAN
533-8867
TFN
TFN
PLUMBING
HALL FOR RENT
TUESDAY, DEC. 15
• 5 p.m. Town Meeting Review Committee. Town Hall,
Conference Room 1.
• 6 p.m. Canal Park Committee. Public Library, 2 Canal
Street.
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Classifieds
Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace
For Sale
Firewood
FIREWOOD
Fresh cut & split $175.00.
Seasoned cut & split $250.00
All hardwood.
*Also have seasoned softwood for
outdoor boilers (Cheap).
Quality & volumes guaranteed!!
New England Forest Products
(413)477-0083.
Miscellaneous
A public service announcement
presented by your community paper
ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs –
Restored with new woven seats –
Many styles and weaves available.
Call (413)267-9680.
KILL BED BUGS! Buy Harris Bed
Bug
Killers/KIT
Complete
Treatment System. Available:
Hardware Stores, The Home
Depot, homedepot.com
REMODELING- MUST SELL
KENMORE ELECTRIC STOVE
AND Dishwasher. Cream color.
Good condition. Asking $225 for
the set. Call (413)739-8758.
Moving Sale
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households
throughout
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with great results. Use the Buy
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Wanted To Buy
Want it!
Find it!
Buy it!
Sell it!
Love it!
Drive it!
NEW ENGLAND ESTATE
PICKERS “in the Old Monson
Bowling Alley” We are buying
all types of Antiques and
Collectibles!! Coins of all
sorts. All Gold and Silver
items!!! Simply Bring your
items in for a Free Evaluation
and/ or Cash Offer!! We will
come to you. Contents of
attic,
basements,
entire
estates!! Just like on T.V. We
buy all things seen on
“Pickers” and the “Pawn
Shop” shows!! Call or Bring
your items in to our 4,500
square foot store!! 64 Main
Street., Monson (“The Old
Bowling Alley”) We are your
Estate Specialists!! Over 30
yrs. in the Antique Business!
Prompt Courteous Service!
Open Wed.-Sat. 10:00- 5:00
Sun. 12:00- 5:00 (413)267-
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Serving
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Wanted
OLD
CARPENTER
TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
HUGE MOVING SALE
Household items, tools, furniture.
December 12th from 9 to 4. 464
Dipping Hole Rd., Wilbraham
Firewood
!!!!ALL SEASONED RED &
WHITE OAK!!!! Over a cord
guaranteed. Cut, split, prompt
delivery. Call D & D Cordwood
(413)348-4326.
Christmas Trees
CUT-YOUR-OWN AND FRESHCUT trees, firs, pines, 4-10’.
Pages’
Tree
Farm
(Green
Diamond Systems), 125 Blue
Meadow Road, Belchertown (off
Ware Rd., Rt. 9, opposite DPW).
Sat. 8:30-4:30, Sun. 12 noon-4:30.
Free coffee, hot chocolate and
cider, prizes for kids. (413)3234401 or (413)218-2932.
Services
A B Hauling and
Removal Service
*******A & B HOUSEHOLD
REMOVAL SERVICE*******
Cellars, attics, garages cleaned,
yard debris. Barns, sheds,
demolished. Swimming pools
removed. Cheaper than dumpster
fees and we do all the work.
Lowest rates. Fully insured.
(413)267-3353, cell (413)2228868.
*****
A CALL WE HAUL
WE TAKE IT ALL
WE LOAD IT ALL
Lowest Rates,
accumulations, junk, estates,
attics, garages, appliances,
basements, demo services
10% disc. with this ad.
All Major CC's
CALL NOW (413)531-1936
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Services
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
Please Recycle This Newspaper
********A A CALL – HAUL IT
ALL********
Bulk trash removal, cleanouts,
10% discount with this ad. Free
Est. (413)596-7286
FILL OUT AND MAIL THIS MONEY MAKER
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TO PLACE YOUR AD
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CATEGORY:
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Base Price
$26.00
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$28.00
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$30.00
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$32.00
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Base Price
$28.50
26
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$29.00
29
Base Price
$30.50
30
33
Base Price
$32.50
37
Base Price
$34.50
(413) 348-7967
ACE
CHIMNEY
SWEEPS.
Cleanings, inspections, repairs,
caps,
liners,
waterproofing,
rebuilds. Gutterbrush Installations.
Local family owned since 1986.
HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
10
Base Price
$27.00
Call Mike
Circulation:
50,500
9
Base Price
$26.50
A & M TUNE-UPS
Push lawnmowers, riding mowers
and small engine repair.
Work done at your home.
Quabbin
Village Hills
4
7
SNOWBLOWER
TUNE UP & REPAIR
QUABBIN & SUBURBAN – FRIDAY AT NOON
HILLTOWNS – MONDAY AT NOON
23
Base Price
$27.50
27
Base Price
$29.50
Base Price
$31.00
31
Base Price
$31.50
32
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$33.00
35
Base Price
$33.50
36
Base Price
$34.00
38
Base Price
$35.00
39
Base Price
$35.50
40
Base Price
$36.00
Suburban
Residential
Circulation:
59,000
Hilltowns
Circulation: 9,800
Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or
the Suburban Residential ZONE
for $26.00 for 20 words plus
50¢ for each additional word.
Add $10 for a second Zone
or add $15 to run in
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
BOB ROBILLARD’S ODD JOB
SERVICE,
Rubbish
removal,
attics, cellars, garages cleaned.
Light moving. Call someone you
know. (413)537-5090
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
ALL THREE ZONES.
Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
First ZONE base price ___________
$
10.00
Add a second ZONE ___________
Run my ad in the
$
Town: _____________________________________________________ State:_______ Zip:_____________
5.00
Add a third ZONE ___________
Number of Weeks: _________________________________________ X per week rate = $______________
Subtotal ___________
❏ Check# ___________
x Number of Weeks ___________
Card #: _________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL Enclosed ___________
Credit Card:
❏ MasterCard
❏ VISA
❏ Discover
❏ Cash
Amount of charge: ___________________________________________________ Date: _______________
Includes
additional words
Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc.
Design & Build Team
“New World Technology with Old World Quality”
www.colonialinnovation.com
following ZONE(s):
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Quabbin
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
❏
Suburban
lic. & ins.
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
❏
Hilltowns
❏
OUR CLASSIFIEDS ARE ONLINE 24/7 AND REACH 50 COMMUNITIES EVERY WEEK!
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
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Services
Flooring
Landscaping
Roofing
HOME THEATER, AV Tech.
(Cert. ISF/HAA). The only Cert.
Installers in this area. Put in
theater for you or install a Plasma
the right way. Sales, service. 413374-8000, 413-374-8300.
www.a-v-tech.com
ACCENT FLOORS. INSTALL,
Sanding, and refinishing. Third
Coat free! Competitive prices. Call
for your free estimate. (413) 5324681 Tim Wilber.
A-1 RICK BERGERON
LAWN CARE, INC.,
Palmer, MA
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
SEAMLESS INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS Epoxy concrete and
concrete restoration., sidewalks,
garages, basements. Call Brian
(413)563-6543, Kevin (413)8879706.
Fully
insured.
Free
estimates.
WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies, driveable or lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
Appliances
COLEMAN APPLIANCE SERVICE. Servicing all makes and
models of washers, dryers,
refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers,
air conditioners. Also dryer vent
cleaning. (413)536-0034.
Carpentry
HOUSE REPAIRS, CARPENTRY, wood & alum. trim, doors,
gutters cleaned, etc. 30+ years
exp., insured.
Jim (413)2193355
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
AN EXPERIENCED, LOVING,
mature woman needed to care for
our 4-year-old in our home. Hours:
MWF afternoons (12-4pm) and
TTh all day (8-4pm). Schedule
tracks college calendar. Long-term
only. Start date: mid-January
2016.
References/safety
certifications
required.
Email:
[email protected]
Cleaning Services
DANNY BOY SERVICES
Junk removed, clean outs, one
room to whole house, cellars,
sheds, even attics. You need it
clean I'm the one you need, call
Dan 413-883-5113
Home Improvement
ACO
MASONRY, HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING
All types of masonry work.
Chimney repair, tile work, stucco,
stone, brick, block, concrete,
flat work, pavers, retaining walls.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Service & Installation
Furnaces, Sheet Metal
Power Washing
Licensed & Insured
Commercial & Residential
Free Estimates
Competitive Rates
Call Adam Ouimette
413-374-7779
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT
for all your exterior home
improvement needs. ROOFING,
SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS,
DECKS & GUTTERS. Extensive
references
available,
Fully
Licensed & Insured in MA. & CT.
Call GARY DELCAMP @ 413569-3733
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
PELISSIER TILE- SPECIALIZING
in the timeless art of tile setting
since
1982.
Insured,
Free
estimates. Call Bill (413)446-7458.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
WINTER SALE- REPLACEMENT
windows $299 installed, entry/
security storm doors. Fair and
honest service.
Licensed and
insured (413)525-9811.
Garage Door Serv.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
dealer
specializing in sales, installation
service and repairs of residential
and light commercial overhead
garage doors and openers. Fully
insured. Free estimates. Call
(413)289-6550 or
www.menardgaragedoors.com
Commercial Plowing
Fall Clean-ups & Landscaping
Loader and Backhoe
Trucking
Over 30 yrs. in business
All Calls Returned
413-283-3192
***A+ DEVENO LANDSCAPING*** FALL CLEAN-UP, Shrub
trimming, weekly maintenance,
bobcat service, new lawns, new
landscaping, brick pavers, walks
and patios.
Free estimates.
Residential/
Commercial
(413)746-9065.
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service, Palmer, Monson, Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now limited
space available. (413)519-5439.
Z M RELIABLE SNOW Removal
for driveways, sidewalks, Residential or Commercial. Save our
number for roof shoveling! Call
(413)297-1403
Tree Work
Moving
D’S HOME AND MOVE- Local
and long distance, residential and
commercial moving and hauling.
Free estimates and references.
Fully insured. (413)336-3786,
email
[email protected].
Painting
AFFORDABLE STUMP GRINDING. Fast, dependable service.
Free estimates. Fully insured. Call
Joe Sablack. 1-413-436-9821 Cell
1-413-537-7994
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service. From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
Pets
D’S HOME AND MOVE reliable
and experienced painters, interior/
exterior painting, sheetrock and
repair work at your home or
business. Fully insured. (413)3363786,
email
[email protected].
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Plumbing
Make a Fast Friend!
GREG LAFOUNTAIN PLUMBING
& Heating. Lic #19196 Repairs &
Replacement of fixtures, water
heater installations, steam/HW
boiler replacement. Kitchen & Bath
remodeling. 30 years experience.
Fully insured. $10 Gift Card With
Work Performed. Call Greg
(413)592-1505.
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
Roofing
Help Wanted
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
FT/ PT DRIVERS wanted. Cash
paid nightly $100 to $200 per shift.
Must have car. $$$ Domino’s
Pizza, Hadley (413)256-8911.
GRAPHICS PERSON- KNOWLEDGE of Quark and Photoshop,
Mac, for local printing company.
(800)245-3145.
www.Facebook.com/
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Computer Services
COMPUTERS SHOULDN’T BE
frustrating or frightening. I’ll come
to you. Upgrades, troubleshooting,
set-up, tutoring. Other electronics
too. Call Monique (413)237-1035.
Electrician
BILL CAMERLIN. ADDITIONS,
service changes, small jobs for
homeowners, fire alarms. Fast,
dependable, reasonable rates.
Insured, free estimates. E280333.
24 hour emergency service.
(413)427-5862.
DEPENDABLE ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
JAMES
FERRIS:
LICENSE
#E16303. Free estimates. Senior
Discounts. Insured. 40 years
experience. No job too small. Cell
(413)330-3682.
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Landscaping
A+ ROZELL’S
LANDSCAPING &
TREE SERVICE
Full Service Property Maintenance
Bobcat & Chipper Service
Tree, Brush, Shrub,
Stump Grinding
Fully Insured
Competition Doesn’t Cut It!
413-636-5957
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
CNA’s, PCA’s, HHA’S,
SIGN ON BONUS
Positions available at
Professional Medical
Services, Inc.
Highest competitive rates &
mileage paid. EOE.
Call Denise. (413)289-9018
DRIVERS: NE REGIONAL Run.
$.44cpm. Monthly Bonus. Home
Weekly.
Complete
Benefit
Package.
Rider
Program
Immediately. 100% No-Touch.
70% D&H. 888-406-9046
FULL TIME MAINTENANCE
Mechanic - The Belchertown
Housing Authority is seeking a
qualified candidate with extensive
experience in plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, painting, and grounds
maintenance.
This
position
performs a variety of skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled tasks in the
repair and maintenance of
equipment,
properties
and
grounds and requires heavy lifting
and
work
under
adverse
conditions such as snow, sleet,
heat and cold. Must be able to
operate equipment such as trucks,
snow blowers, tractors and power
equipment, have a valid MA Driver
License and pass a CORI. Should
be comfortable working among a
variety of residents (elders,
families, minorities and people
with disabilities) 5 years relevant
experience
preferred.
Please
submit resumes to: Pamela
Rogers,
Executive
Director
Belchertown Housing Authority 41
Everett Ave OFC 24 Belchertown
MA
01007
or
email
housingauthority.ed@belchertown.
org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
EOE/Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
TOWN OF WILBRAHAM
Part-Time Assessor’s Clerk
Looking for dependable person to
work Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 12:30
pm to 4:30 pm, Wed 1 pm to 4:30
pm. (19.5 hrs/wk, some flexibility);
$15.05/hr, no benefits, requires
proficiency in admin skills incl.
scheduling, keyboarding, Word &
Excel, filing/organizing documents,
read & explain maps, plans,
permits, understand accounting
principles & demonstrate excellent
customer service skills; HS/GED,
addl. admin training/education
pref., min 2 yrs F/T exp in
comparable position. Must be
detail oriented, reliable, organized,
with excellent communication
skills. For application & more info
go to www.wilbraham-ma.gov
(print application, complete &
mail/bring to:) Selectmen’s Office,
240 Springfield St., Wilbraham,
MA 01095. Deadline is Thurs.
12/31/15 at 4:30 p.m. EOE
Expanding full-service propane
company has this opportunity
available:
Transport
Driver
Must have 5 years’ minimum
experience. Class A driver’s
license with HAZMAT and tanker
endorsement and TWIC card.
Pre-employment physical, with
substance abuse testing per
DOT regulations.
Excellent benefits package,
including medical, dental, vision,
life, and disability insurance, 401(k)
retirement plan, paid vacations
and holidays, and discounts on
propane and appliance purchases.
Interested candidates, please
apply in person at:
998 Church St., Northbridge, MA
Or mail resume to: P.O. Box 29
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Or email resume to:
[email protected]
EOE
TOWN OF WILBRAHAM
Public Works ForemanWastewater Division
Great opportunity for a dedicated &
hardworking individual pursuing a
career in Wastewater Operations.
The position serves as the Town’s
Wastewater
Division
Foreman/Technician, and performs
technical, mechanical, physical &
supervisory work associated with
the maintenance, repair & upkeep
of waste water pump station &
collection systems, incl. associated
buildings & grounds. Analyzes &
troubleshoots problems such as
sewer
main
leaks/breaks,
malfunctioning
or
inoperative
system pumps, motors, controls, &
all
associated
waste
water
systems.
Requires HS, (addl.
technical or vocational edu in rel
field strongly pref.), 5 yrs F/T rel.
exp. with 3 yrs supervisory exp. or
equiv. combination of exp. & educ.
Must have CDL Class B w/tanker
(Class A pref.) and Hoisting
Engineer’s License, must have or
obtain Mass. wastewater collection
system certification & Grade 2
Operator's license within 1 yr of
employment. Must meet DOT
Drug Testing requirements; Must
pass CORI and physical. F/T union
position with full benefits, $21.2625.63/hr DOQ. Please complete
Town employment application
available online at www.wilbrahamma.gov or at Town Offices, 240
Springfield St., Wilbraham, MA
01095. Deadline is 12/31/2015 at
4:30 p.m. EOE
Lead Painter & Paint room
Assistant Wanted
Instruction
**ALL SEASON**
Specializing
shrub trimming, pruning, design,
deliveries,
loader,
backhoe,
insured. Professional. Please call
Bob (413)537-5789 (413)5387954.
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
Find local opportunities or
list your open positions here!
www.turley.com
Looking for an experienced Production painter as
well as a paint assistant needed for manufacturing
facility in Palmer, Mass area.
Experience with spray guns required. Wet paint,
Electrostatic system used with conveyor line.
Must know how to clean gun, operate paint line,
and mix and measure paint formulas.
High quality finish required for finishing Worldwide product line of many colors.
QC inspection of all parts required prior and post
paint process.
Full time positions only, hours are 7am-3:30pm
M-F. Benefit package includes 401k, profit sharing,
health insurance.
References and prior work experience required at
time of interview.
Looking for self-motivated person
looking for long term career.
Email your resume to [email protected]
to apply or call 413-289-1751.
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WANTED for busy salon. Pay
hourly or commission. Apply in
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Sal
SPRINGFIELD BOSTON ROAD
Cozy 1 bedroom starter home with
much potential. Covered patio,
nice yard, shed. Conveniently
located $24,900. 413-593-9961
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FOR RENT
Auto For Sale
Autos Wanted
2005 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 door
LS Sport Coupe, power windows,
air, cruise control, sunroof, spoiler,
16” chrome wheels. 59,000
original miles. $5,000 (413)2835037
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
e
PCA NEEDED SATURDAYS &
Sundays, 8 hrs., Exp. Mornings- 3
hours, afternoons- 1 hour. Call
anytime. John (413)532-1836.
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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
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ALL REAL ESTATE advertised
herein is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act, which makes it
illegal
to
advertise
“any
preference,
limitation,
or
discrimination because of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, or national origin,
or intention to make any such
preference,
limitation,
or
discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising
for real estate which is in violation
of the law. All persons are hereby
informed
that
all
dwellings
advertised are available on an
equal opportunity basis.
LUDLOW -$775 PLUS utilities,
2nd floor apt for rent. 1 bedroom,
washer/dryer, off street parking,
landlord on-site, no pets. 978394-6036
INDIAN ORCHARD/ LUDLOW 4
room apartments. Near bus line.
No
pets.
Private
parking.
(413)543-5326
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PROFESSIONAL
OFFICE
SPACE for rent right off Mass.
Pike Exit 7 in Ludlow: updated and
quiet office in a premier remodeled
professional
building;
new
carpeting, lots of brightness and
natural lighting in the office, ample
free parking, front and rear
entrances, ideal location. $575 per
month plus utilities. Please call
Rich at (413)237-9891.
Find your dream
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the dining is fantastic. Walk out to
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[email protected] for more
information.
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P. O. Box 448
Barre, MA 01005
(978) 355-4000
Fax: (978) 355-6274
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80 Main Street
Ware, MA 01082
(413) 967-3505
Fax: (413) 967-6009
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REGISTER
(413) 592-3599
Fax: (413) 592-3568
◗ COUNTRY JOURNAL ◗ THE REGISTER
P.O. Box 429, 5 Main Street
Huntington, MA 01050
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Fax: (413) 667-3011
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(413) 612-2310
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Palmer, MA 01069
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Fax: (413) 289-1977
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10 South Main Street
Belchertown, MA 01007
(413) 323-5999
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Feeding Hills, MA 01030
(413) 786-7747
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REMINDER
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So. Hadley, MA 01075
(413) 536-5333
Fax: (413) 536-5334
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HAMPDEN TIMES
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Wilbraham, MA 01095
(413) 682-0007
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December 11, 2015
Dickinson Kids
CHRISTMAS TREES
• You Choose • We Cut •
Farm Fresh Trees $40
533-0271
23 The Knolls
South Hadley (off Rte. 16)
Massachusetts Grown
Gerry’s Music
80 Lamb Street • Route 116
South Hadley • MA 01075
413-534-7402 - 800-724-7402
www.gerrysmusic.com
SHOP
The Gift of Music
SABIAN
16” CRASH CYMBAL
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AT HOM
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HOP AT HOME
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Includes Hardware
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Only $99
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OAK
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Enjoy Free Cider & Cookies
12
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(if needed) to all of South Hadley
88 KEY DIGITAL
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Visit New England’s largest display of intermediate and professional wind instruments
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HERE NOW!
OVER 100 HORNS IN STOCK!
Free raffle ticket to win
a $50 Gas Card
when a tree
is purchased.
Come see our new
Border Collie – Penny
HOLIDAY WISH LIST:
• No Pain
• Good Night's Sleep
• More Energy
• Lose Weight
We can help. Call 413-493-1475.
Services available: Acupuncture, Herbs,
Facial Skin Care/Therapeutic Massage.
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Some health insurance accepted.
Visa & Master card accepted.
Acupuncture &
Oriental Medicine
of NE, Inc.
130 College Street,
Suite 275
South Hadley, MA
01075
FALLS DRIVING SCHOOL
Come Visit Santa At
BUTTERY
BROOK PARK
DRIVING SCHOOL GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE IN ANY AMOUNT!
Please Call 413-538-8876 for more information
CLASSES BEGIN IN
SOUTH HADLEY
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Thurs., Dec. 10 - Sun., Dec. 13
& Thurs., Dec. 17 - Sun., Dec. 20
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Digital Photos with Santa
Available for $5.00
Hot Chocolate & Cookies Available
Take a Train Ride through
SANTA’S LAND
*This coupon may be combined with one other offer.
Total savings on the Complete DE Program may not exceed $50.
SOUTH HADLEY
OFFICE & CLASSROOM
470 Newton Street
BUTTERY BROOK PARK
South Hadley
Donations Welcome
HOLYOKE
CLASSROOM ONLY
236 Lyman Street (above Pizza D’Action)
**GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE IN ANY DENOMINATION!**
Dickin
Di
nson Farmstand
Gift
Certificates
Available
Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Kissing Balls, Beautiful Poinsettias, Boughs,
Cemetery Logs & Pots, Swags, Bows, Greenery Picks & Centerpieces
Also: Meat Pies, Turkey Pies, Fudge, Chmura's Baked Goods,
Pierogi's, Gift Baskets, Cookies and more
GIFT SHOP
Crafts, Jewelry,
Knit Items
& More!
Route 202, East St., Granby • 413-467-3794
OPEN DAILY 8am-7pm Sorry No Checks • Most Major Credit Cards Accepted
Family Owned
& Operated