February 18, 2016 - Ware River News

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THURSDAY, February 18, 2016
Hardwick
designated
a Green
Community
By Colleen Montague
Correspondent
HARDWICK –– Hardwick was
awarded its Green Communities
designation during a ceremony held
on Feb. 12 at the Town House.
The Green Communities program is run under the state Dept.
of Energy Resources, and works to
aid the cities and towns find clean
energy solutions that reduce energy
costs in the long term, and strengthen local economies. In order to
become a Green Community and
receive the funding, municipalities
are required to meet a set of five
criteria, which includes reducing
energy usage by 20 percent over
five years, and adopting the Stretch
Code, which has requirements for
minimizing life-cycle energy costs
for new construction. Once designated Green Communities, towns
are eligible for state grants that help
with additional renewable energy
and energy efficiency projects.
Hardwick was one of 19 communities from across the state to
become Green Communities on this
designation round, and one of three
being congratulated during the ceremony. Daniel Knapik, director of
the Green Communities Division
and host for the day, explained that
they had started working on the
program around five years ago, and
then during the past year the Central
Massachusetts Regional Planning
Commission helped to facilitate the
designation process. The towns of
West Springfield and Bernardston
were also being designated as Green
Communities, joining 155 other
communities around the state.
“Former Town Administrator
Sherry Patch…saw this as an opportunity, and had to ask, ‘[is] this a fit
for Hardwick going forward?’” said
Interim Town Administrator Theresa
Cofske in her opening remarks as
she welcomed everyone. “It was a
fit.”
“We’re pleased to continue to
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Main Street fire damages
several businesses
No injuries at blaze
By Eileen Kennedy
Ware River News Editor
WARE –– A fire destroyed
apartments above two Main
Street stores, Otto’s Florist and
Carrie’s Kutts, Tuesday afternoon, which was reported at 2:22
p.m., according to Ware Deputy
Fire Chief Ed Wloch.
The fire was difficult to bring
under control and remains under
investigation, with help from the
State Fire Marshal’s office.
No one was hurt, but the
building’s second floor is uninhabitable, where it is thought
that the fire originated. Rain
See FIRE, Page 7
Ware firefighters battling a blaze at 92-104 Main St. on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is thought to have started on the second floor and
remains under investigation.
Flutist
performs
for School
Committee
By Colleen Montague
Correspondent
WARE –– Members of the Ware
School Committee were introduced
to Ware Junior Senior High School
eighth-grade student Charlotte
“Charlie” Nacsin at their brief meeting on Feb. 10, and were given the
opportunity to hear her playing the
he flute during the meeting.
Ware Junior Senior High School
music teacher Jill Mongeau, who
accompanied her to the meeting,
told the School Committee that
Nacsin had been chosen as a Mass
Music Educators Association All
Star Musician after auditioning
back in early December. She competed against students from other
Western Massachusetts schools like
Longmeadow and North Adams,
and was accepted to the Western
District Music Festival on the flute.
She had started playing the flute in
seventh-grade, just about one year
to the day of her audition. She also
had her first music gig at a church in
town. “Her music career has begun,”
Mongeau said.
Nacsin played “Scherzando” for
the School Committee members,
which was the piece she played for
her audition. Mongeau provided the
members with copies of the sheet
music, as well as copies of how the
judges rated her. At the March festival she will be performing with
other students in band and orchestra, with a full choir.
Superintendent report
During her report to the School
Committee, School Superintendent
Dr. Marlene DiLeo announced
that the report from New England
Association of Schools and Colleges
had been posted to the school’s website. She asked families to see what
the accreditation visiting committee
observed and documented after their
fall visit to the school. Anyone with
questions can contact the superintendent or Principal Darren Elwell.
See GREEN, Page 7
See FLUTIST, Page 8
One man’s junk is another’s music
By Karen A. Lewis
Correspondent
Photo by Karen A. Lewis
Donald Knaack, aka the Junk Man,
plays instruments made from
recycled materials such as flower
pots and a wooden shutter, during a performance at Hardwick
Elementary School.
HARDWICK –– Students at
Hardwick Elementary School were
treated to a bit of celebrity when
the Junk Man and his traveling
Junk Music show came to town
last Friday.
“It was awesome,” Ben Lanier,
a sixth-grade student said. “I was
curious about how he made music
out of junk.”
Donald Knaack, otherwise
known as “The Junk Man,” is a
classically trained percussionist,
graduating from the Manhattan
School of Music and a former member of the Louisville
Orchestra in Kentucky and the
Buffalo Philharmonic in Buffalo,
New York.
But it was the sounds he heard
as a child while visiting his father
at the garage, where he was a car
mechanic, which inspired him to
create a multitude of percussion
instruments, all out of recycled
materials.
Knaack’s current gig spreads
the word about saving the earth
while getting to do the thing he
loves, creating and banging on
instruments.
The Junk Man program, sponsored through a grant by the
Hardwick-New Braintree Local
Cultural Council, enabled students
from kindergarten through sixthgrade to experience music, learn
lessons about saving the planet and
how to make instruments out of
everyday household items.
Audience members will never
look at hub caps, saw blades, plastic pipes, buckets, wind chimes,
wood shutters or pots and pans the
same way again after hearing and
seeing what can be produced from
these items.
“I’m involved in a program
called HOP,” Knaack said. “It
stands for Help Our Planet. There
are little things we can do to help
our mother earth.”
Wasting water while doing
simple things like brushing teeth,
washing hands and washing dishes
were addressed, as Knaack had the
students chant and clap a simple
rhythm, “Don’t let the water run.”
Knaack continued these
rhythms, touching on using too
much water, littering and wasting electricity. He matched them
all with snappy tunes that children could easily chant, clap and
remember.
He also stayed after his show to
provide more in-depth workshops
to students in several of the older
grades.
“We have limited resources,”
said Ginny Read, Hardwick special education teacher and grant
writer, whose efforts brought him
to the school. “We thought having him before vacation was a
good thing so the students could
take this information home, fresh
on their minds. His message was
helpful and he brings awareness to
See JUNK, Page 8
Photo by Cheryl
Dauksewich
A little
snowy
science
WARE –– How
cold was it? It
was so cold it
was 0 Monday
morning
when James
Dauksewich
tossed hot water
in the air and
his wife, Cheryl
Dauksewich, was
able to catch a
shot of it turning
instantly to
snow. Of course
it’s New England
so by the time
you read this,
it will have
warmed up a bit
into the 50s.
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UPCOMING
WARE CUB SCOUT PACK 239 meets
every Tuesday from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at Ware
Knights of Columbus. New members always
welcomed. Contact David Hartman at 413-9678711.
NO BINGO Bingo at St. Mary’s Church
Hall on South Street will not be held during
January and February due to the colder and
unpredictable weather. It will start up again on
March 2.
Each week the Ware
River News digs into its
submitted photo archives
and selects a people
photo to publish. We need
your help to help identify
those pictured.
SENIOR CITIZEN TAX ASSISTANCE
The AARP Foundation will provide tax assistance free of charge to Ware senior citizens
ages 60 and up at the Ware Senior Center, 1
Robbins Road, on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. starting Feb.4 through April 14.
Appointments can be made in person or by
phone on a first come, first serve basis and a
wait list will be made available. Call the center
at 413-967-9645 with questions or to make an
appointment.
BOTTLE DRIVE Ware Boy Scout
Troop 281 will hold a bottle and can drive on
Saturday, Feb. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Edgar
Machine next to the car wash. We are still
unable to take paper or cardboard at this time.
Anyone with questions, please call 413-2975886 or email [email protected] Thank
you for your support of the Boy Scouts.
FIDDLING CONCERT The New Braintree
Historical Society invites everyone to join them
for “A Fiddler’s Sampler” on Tuesday, Feb.
23 at 7 p.m. at the 1939 Grade School on 10
Utley Road in New Braintree. Enjoy an evening
of the melodies that warmed New England’s
hearts and hearths 200 years ago. Music and
conversation with violinists Peter Ringo and
Cynthia Kennison. This event is free of charge
and refreshments will be served. For more
information please call 508-867-3324.
POLISH DINNER The Friends of the Town
Hall in Warren will be holding a Polish Dinner
on Sat., Feb. 27 at the Warren Senior Center,
2252 Main St., West Warren.There will be two
seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and tickets
are also available to purchase for take-out.The
dinner will include golumbki, pierogi, kapusta,
keilbasa and Polish rye bread. Tickets are $10
and may be purchased from any member of the
Friends of the Town Hall, or by calling Kathy
at 413-436-5389. Tickets must be purchased in
advance.
FOOD & PENNY SALE The St. Mary’s
Ladies Guild of St. Mary’s parish will be hosting its annual Food & Penny Sale on March
5, 2016 at the Church Hall on South Street in
Ware. Pierogi, kapusta, kielbasa, kielbasa sandwiches and schnitzels will be sold individually
or as a dinner. There will be no golumpki at
this food sale. The food sale begins at 10:30
a.m. and continues throughout the day until the
food is sold out. For those purchasing food for
“take-out,” it is appreciated and encouraged
to bring one’s own containers. Seating for the
Penny Sale will be on a first come, first serve
basis; there will be no reserving for later use
except for penny sale workers. Patrons must
be present during the day to hold their seats.
It begins approximately at 6 p.m., and supper
items will be available for sale. This Penny Sale
has been held for over 50 years, and is always
an enjoyable and affordable family event. All
proceeds from this event are donated to St.
Mary’s School. This will be the last Penny Sale
to benefit St. Mary’s School as the school will
close in June.
BLOOD DRIVE There will be a blood
drive at Ware High School, 237 West St., on
March 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit the
high school students, who are competing with
Email your answers
by Monday at noon to
[email protected].
DROP-IN PLAY GROUP IN WARE
FAMILY CENTER at 49 Church St. for
ages birth to five. Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call United Church of Ware at (413)
967-8127.
Ware and Warren Domestic
Violence Task Forces have a
Community Input line at 413-758-0605 (tollfree). If you have concerns, advice or input
please let us know.
F uel A ssistance P rogram
phones are now open to schedule appointments. New applicants need to call for an
appointment at 413-774-2310 or 800-370-0940.
No walk-ins will be taken. Recertification
applications were already mailed out.
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other high schools to win money for scholarships. The next blood drive after will be on
June 29 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ware
Senior Center, 1 Robbins Road, Ware.
TRIVIA NIGHT The Warren Cultural
Councils is sponsoring a Trivia Night on
Saturday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at the Warren
Senior Center, 2252 Main St., West Warren.
Admission is $10 per person and includes
refreshments. There will be a beer and wine
cash bar. Call 413-436-9268 for more information or to reserve a team table. There is a maximum of 10 people per table.
RED SOX GAME The Warren Cultural
Council is holding its third annual Boston Red
Sox Bus Trip on Friday, July 8, at 7:10 p.m.
The Boston Red Sox will play the Tampa Bay
Rays, and the seats are Section 40, rows 4 to 6.
The cost is $70 per person. The Bus departs the
Lizak Bus Service parking lot at 3:30 p.m. Call
413-436-9268 for tickets. There are a limited
number of seats available.
ONGOING activities
FREE HOT MEAL On the third Tuesday
of each month anyone in Ware can be a guest
for a hot meal provided by the town’s Trinity
Episcopal Church. At noon, Trinity Episcopal
volunteers will serve a hot lunch at the Hillside
Village location to those in line for the Western
Mass Food Bank delivery. Then, at 6 p.m., on
the same third Tuesday, all are invited to come
for a hot meal at Trinity Episcopal Church on
the corner of Park and Pleasant streets. We
welcome veterans and all who are hungry and
in need of a warm meal so we ask people to be
our guest at our table in Morrill Hall. Please
come in the Pleasant Street entrance to the
church where the sign says, “Office.” Come
downstairs to our hall for supper. This free supper every third Tuesday at 6 p.m. is open to all.
For more information call Rev. Randy Wilburn,
413-687-5568.
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA The
Daughters of Isabella The Ware Daughters
of Isabella, Circle 106, meets on the second
Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the
Last week’s
answer: Kyle
Harder (left) and
Adam Moulton.
Lisa Jacques
correctly identified
Harde
Knights of Columbus Hall, 126 West Main St.
in Ware,
The local Salvation Army service unit offers support to families in the
Ware/Warren area. Services include helping
families find information on utility shut offs,
food/clothing referrals, and fuel assistance. If
you are in need of information and would like
to make an appointment, call 413-277-5432.
T he C lo w ning F or K idz
Foundation is seeking individuals and
businesses interested in sponsoring a decorative balloon on their clown bus. For a $50 tax
deductable donation the balloon will feature
the sponsor’s name and contact information
prominently displayed and seen by thousands
of event spectators across New England. For
more information, please contact Jim Allard at
413-454-7234.
T H E C I T I Z E N E N E R G Y H E AT
PROGRAM for the 2014-2015 season begins
in December. In December (and not before),
please call 1-877-JOE-4-OIL (1-877-563-4645)
to receive an application. In December, call
center hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time. **Please do not call
the corporate office as it will only result in you
being referred back to our application hotline.
To visit our website, go to www.citizensenergy.
com.
Osteo Exercise classes are
designed to strengthen bone density for men
and women. Group meets on Tuesday and
Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the
Valley View Community Room located at
Monroe Street in Ware. RSVP trained volunteers conduct complimentary classes.
WARE BOY SCOUT TROOP 281 meets
every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at Ware Knights
of Columbus. New members always welcomed.
Contact
Dan Flynn
at 413297-5886
or scoutdad281@
charter.net.
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HOSTING A KNITTING GROUP. All ages
and abilities are invited to join a knitting group
that will meet on Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m.
at the Warren Public Library, 934 Main St.,
Warren. Bring your needles, yarn and any projects you are working on to share ideas, tips and
tricks with fellow knitters.
THE YOUNG MEN’S LIBRARY IN
WARE is open Monday and Wednesday, 1–8
p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
and Saturday 9 a.m. – noon (the library is
closed on holidays).
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD
DRIVE in Ware is held the first Wednesday
of every month at the Ware Senior Center,
1 Robbins Rd. (behind Cumberland Farms)
from 1-6 p.m. To get the quickest possible
results, call 800–RED-CROSS or visit www.
RedCrossBlood.org to schedule your appointment to donate. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. You must be 17-years-old
(16 with parental permission) and over 110 lbs.
Please bring ID.
WARE FAMILY CENTER offers a drop-in
playgroup for children ages 0–5 accompanied
by their adult caregivers. Snack is provided.
For more information, call 413-967-8127. It is
open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
WARE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SPAGHETTI SUPPER held second Thursday
of every month from 5–6:30 p.m. Cost $6.50
for adults and $5 for children. Dinner includes
spaghetti, meatballs, bread, salad, dessert, and
coffee.
QUABBIN PHOTO GROUP regular
meetings are held the fourth Monday of the
month at the Quabbin Visitors Center, Route 9
Belchertown. For further Quabbin Photo Group
information, call 413 323-9212. As with all
meetings, the public is invited and new membership is encouraged.
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February 18, 2016, Ware River News, Page Rotary hosts psychic medium
By Eileen Kennedy
Ware River News Editor
WARE –– The Ware Rotary
Club will be hosting psychic
medium Gary McKinstry during an upcoming fundraiser on
Thursday, March 10, at 7 p.m.,
in the barn at the Salem Cross
Inn on West Main Street in West
Brookfield.
Ware Rotary Club members
love giving back to the community – through scholarships, giving to the Jubilee Cupboard food
pantry, a youth exchange with
England and summer cookouts for
elderly and low-income residents,
but they need to raise money to do
them. The Rotary Club also runs
the community chest and also provide assistance for disaster relief.
“We wanted to do something a
little different and some Rotarians
had found Gary to be very interesting, and that he really connected with the audience,” said Wendy
Piche, Rotary member and one
of several that is part of multiple-generation families who have
belonged to the nonprofit group.
“He tries to access every table
and speaks to those on the other
side, people who have passed, but
might want to send a message to a
“Abbot” Don Boothman with “Monks” Octet and guest musicians at last year’s Boar’s Head Feast
Annual Boar’s Head Feast, Feb. 20
HARDWICK –– The First
Friday Group will serve their
28th annual Boar’s Head Feast on
Saturday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m. at the
Eagle Hill School Cultural Center
Dining Commons. The “monks”
of the Group will serve a roast
pork dinner, complete with root
vegetables just like “olds times.”
There will be a bit of frivolity as
the “monks” trip over their robes,
the “monks’” octet leads the group
in traditional song and who knows
what other musicians may drop by.
After dinner, awards will be presented for area community service
to an adult and to a young adult.
The recipients of the evening’s
profits to Hardwick area charities and nonprofits will also be
announced. Tickets are $45, available by calling Ed at 978-355-2539
or Don at 413-477-6624, or emailing [email protected].
Courtesy photo
Gary McKinistry, a psychic medium, will be at the Salem Cross
Inn in West Brookfield on March
10, as a fundraising event for the
Ware Rotary Club.
loved one.”
Piche said since the club posted the event on its Facebook page,
many people have been forthcoming with great comments about
their experiences with McKinstry.
“I’m really excited about it
now because I didn’t know a lot
about him or psychics, and now
I’m looking forward to it,” she
said. McKinstry was also on the
W.A.R.E. Radio station for a
number of years, so he may be
familiar to some in the area.
Piche said it’s important the
Rotary Club be able to conduct
their activities because it’s giving
back to the community, something
she’s been doing since she was a
child growing up in Ware.
“I remember being really
young, and different people would
come to our house seeking donations for all types of different
things,” she said. “I remember my
sister and I running upstairs to get
our piggy banks so we could give
something too.”
These days Piche is active in
the club, and enjoys being part of
activities that make Ware and the
world a better place, so she’s hoping offering a new kind of event
will bring people out.
“He brings a casual, comfortable approach to mediumship,”
she said. “We’ve been assured that
he’s the real deal.
There will be complimentary
snacks in the Hexmark Tavern
from 6 to 7 p.m., and a cash bar is
available.
Tickets are $25 in advance and
$30 at the door. They are available by calling 413-967-5187, or
by going to the club’s Facebook
page.
Timber rattlers to live on Quabbin’s Mount Zion Island
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
BELCHERTOWN – So that the
state’s biology will remain diverse,
MassWildlife plans to introduce
timber rattlesnakes to Mount Zion,
the largest island in the Quabbin
Reservoir, possibly in 2017 or
2018.
Tom French, assistant director of MassWildlife’s Natural
Heritage and Endangered Species
Program, said timber rattlesnakes
are native to the state and are listed
as an endangered species. There
are only five surviving populations
in Massachusetts, spanning from
the southern Berkshires to the Blue
Hills near Boston. French said there
are less than 200 rattlesnakes in the
entire state.
Rattlesnake populations have
declined rapidly over the past 30
years, he said, because they have
been “persecuted” at times, and
their habitats have been fragmented.
People are the biggest threat to rattlesnakes, with road mortality very
high as well as deliberate killings.
“Rattlesnakes are undoubtedly
in deep peril in Massachusetts,” he
said. The idea to place timber rattlesnakes at Quabbin “evolved out of,
really the necessity, of having at
least one place in the state as a safety net for rattlesnakes,” said French.
“A place they can be safe from
people, not the other way around.
People are doing just fine.”
French said it has been illegal to
kill a rattlesnake since the 1970s,
and it is considered a criminal
offense. He said the penalties are
more severe for killing a rattlesnake
than poaching a moose because the
snakes are on the endangered species list.
While the idea to put rattlesnakes at Mount Zion in Quabbin
is being discussed now, French said
they probably would not be placed
there until the spring of 2017 or
even 2018, depending on the rattlesnakes.
Currently, MassWildlife plans
on raising snakes in captivity at
the Roger Williams Zoo in Rhode
Island. The snakes will be kept in
captivity for about two winters,
allowing them to grow big enough
to deter predators. Once determined
to be large enough, the snakes will
be released. French said releases of
young snakes are expected to be in
the range of one to 10 per year.
MassWildlife has been raising
rattlesnakes in captivity for about
four years for two of the depleted
populations. “So, we know the process,” he said.
There are 14 species of rattlesnakes in the United States, but in
Maine and Rhode Island they are
completely gone.
When French took his position
32 years ago there were seven populations of timber rattlesnakes in the
state, but in the past three decades,
two of them have been lost.
“We’re on the verge of losing
another,” he said.
As for breeding, French said
females begin having young at about
9, and in this area they only breed
every three to five years. They can
have up to 14 eggs in one clutch,
but only about eight to nine of those
will survive. “The mortality of
young snakes is very high,” he said.
Timber rattlesnakes can live to be
30, however, French considers that
a long life. Here they do not live as
long, and reach 3 to 3.5 feet. They
do have the potential of being the
heaviest snake in the state, however.
Mount Zion offers the perfect
habitat for timber rattlesnakes,
according to French. He said the
island is 1,350 acres and about 3.5
miles in length. It is comparable to
other habitat areas where the snakes
exist.
While there are no specific historic records of rattlesnakes occupying den sites on Mount Zion, he is
fairly certain they have been there
sometime in the past. The hardwood
forest is also a good habitat for the
rattlesnake’s most common prey –
the white-footed mouse and Eastern
chipmunk.
French said the rattlesnakes usually remain year-round within a twomile radius of their den, with the
furthest distance traveled being four
and a half miles (that he’s read).
Dens are traditionally about 15 feet
underground, and are located in
rock talus or boulder field below a
Turley Publications photo courtesy of MassWildlife
A small population of timber rattlesnakes will be introduced to Mount Zion at Quabbin Reservoir, potentially,
the spring of 2017.
ledge, or a deep fissure in bedrock.
French said these special habitats
are “scarce on our landscape.”
He said the snakes can swim,
however there is little motivation for
them to do so. If they did swim off
the island, they would have no way
to track their way back to the den
site because they use their scent.
Come winter, they would most certainly die.
Timber rattlesnakes are venomous, however, French said with
modern day anti-vemin treatments
they are not as dangerous as they’ve
historically been.
“The reality is, we have hundreds
of thousands of people visit our
parks where other species are; they
don’t get bit, dogs don’t get bit,”
said French.
People who do get bit, according to French, are those who are
trying to catch, illegally handle, or
harass the snakes. None of those
have been life-threatening bites.
French said the last fatal snakebite
in Massachusetts, dates back to
Colonial days.
When introduced into Quabbin at
Mount Zion, French said he is absolutely confident there will be zero
interaction with visitors to the park.
As far as timber rattlesnakes’
contribution to the state, they do
hold a place in history on two wellknown instances.
French said in 1622, Chief
Canonicus of the Narragansetts sent
arrows bound in a rattlesnake skin,
likely from the Blue Hills, to then
Governor Winthrop in Plymouth as
a challenge for war. The governor
returned the rattlesnake skin filled
with powder and shot, as a message
of defiance.
And, the well-known Gadsden
Flag displays a coiled timber rattle-
snake on it with the words “Don’t
Tread On Me.” It was designed
in 1775 for use in the American
Revolution and later used by the
Continental Marines.
People interested in learning
more about the snakes, and the plan
to establish a small population of
the rattlesnakes at Mount Zion in
Quabbin Reservoir, are invited to
attend a meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23 at
7 p.m. It will be held at R.C. Mahar
Regional High School, located at
507 South Main St. in Orange.
French said he stands by the
statutory responsibility to conserve
and restore all species to make sure
there is full biological diversity in
the state, even when it comes to
timber rattlesnakes.
“We don’t want, on our watch,
rattlesnakes to disappear nearly
400 years after the Pilgrims first
arrived,” said French.
Food and penny sale to benefit St. Mary’s School
WARE –– The St. Mary’s
Ladies Guild of St. Mary’s parish
will be hosting its annual Food &
Penny Sale on March 5, 2016 at
the Church Hall on South Street.
Food for purchase will include
pierogi, kapusta, kielbasa, kielbasa sandwiches and schnitzels,
which will be sold both individually or as a dinner. There will be
no golumpki at this food sale.
The food sale begins at 10:30
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River News there
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reg a rd i n g t h i s
photo. The photo
with the correct
cutline is being
rerun.
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For those purchasing food for
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except for penny sale workers.
Patrons must be present during
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New Braintree Firefighter
Rodney Dean retiring after 45
years of service, due to incorrect information supplied to the
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George Washington, kindred spirit
All hands
W
should
support
safe driving
E
ven if one accepts the premise that commonsense cannot be legislated, a recent
bill passed by the state Senate requiring “hands-free” driving related to electronic
devices seems long overdue. Not all drivers
need to be forced to operate their vehicles
safely. For those that do, saving those precious
few seconds texting or surfing the Internet
might just save someone’s else’s life in addition to their own.
The House of Representatives should swiftly pass similar legislation an send it to the
governor’s desk for approval. State Rep. Todd
Smola (R-Warren) said that he expects full
debate on a similar proposal and it will benefit
everyone if it begins soon.
The bill passed earlier this month in the
Senate, “An act to prohibit the use of mobile
telephones while operating a motor vehicle,”
prohibits an operator from using such a device,
unless it is in a hands-free mode, to send or
receive an electronic message or use it to enter
information into a global positioning system
and the like. If the device is being held near the
person’s head, it will be assumed to be a violation, unless the driver can produce evidence
that it was being used for emergency purposes.
According to the language of the bill, the
first offense will result in a fine of $100, a
number that will rise to $250 for the second
violation and $500 for any subsequent occurrence.
Sure, it may sound like something very
simple that shouldn’t require a law. Virtually
everywhere one drives on the roads today,
motorists can be seen with cell phones in their
hands – at red lights, intersections or even
going at highway speed, and these behaviors
aren’t nearly as common where cell phone use
has been banned, according to some officials.
Brian Ferrarese, chief of staff to state Sen.
Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), who supported the
bill, said that the “hands-free” requirement
in Connecticut has been largely successful.
He also noted that the American Association
of Retired Persons has studied the dangers of
distracted driving and, not surprisingly, found
them to be significant.
Ferrarese explained that while there is currently a law on the books banning texting while
driving, it is difficult to enforce, as drivers will
use excuses such as “I was dialing a phone
number” or something similar. Massive public
information campaigns have addressed distracted driving, but the practice of using such
devices on the roads is still commonplace. One
gets the sense that people are so attached to
their electronic devices that it just has become
part of the way people communicate, even in
conditions that it shouldn’t be.
It remains to be seen what kind of push
back the legislation receives, even a bill as
potentially lifesaving as this one. For a long
time, people were opposed to the seatbelt law,
too, even though it has undoubtedly saved
lives. Maybe at some point in the future, many
people will avoid using electronic devices
while driving as a matter of course.
But if a law needs to be passed in the meantime to prevent tragedy, then so be it.
Faded Glory
The light once so bright
In the humble dandelion,
The power that amazed us
In the migrating birds,
The patterns so intriguing
In the frost on the window
Are not lost forever, merely
Held in reserve,
Awaiting sweet release
From the numbing effect
Of fixed preoccupations,
From the stealthy separation
Of projected self-propulsion.
--Carol Mays
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read a newspaper
ith George Washington’s birthday Washington’s farm was quite diversified, and
coming up, I thought it would be grew much of the grains, fruits and vegetables
of interest to take a closer look at necessary to sustain the plantation, which was
the man behind the holiday. What
no small feat to say the least.
you may or may not know is that we
If you were to visit Mount Vernon
I nG a rthe
den
gardeners share with him a kindred
today, you would find testimony
spirit.
to George Washington’s enthuSure, George Washington is best
siasm for gardening nearly everyknown as the first president of our
where you look. Begin by visiting
Nation. He was also the Commander
the Pleasure Garden, and its wellin Chief of the Revolutionary Army
documented re-created boxwood
and a leader of the Constitutional
parterre in the shape of a French
Roberta McQuaid
Convention. But if you were to ask
fleur-de-lis. Scholars speculate the
him what his most important occupause of this design was to honor
tion was, we would say “farmer.”
Washington’s friendship with Lafayette and
His passion was the land, and when he was to thank the French for their assistance in the
home on his 8,000-acre Mount Vernon estate, Revolutionary War.
every day started the same: after breakfast he
My 8-year-old recently reminded me that
rode out to oversee his four working farms. it is a myth that George Washington cut down
Washington read countless books on agricul- the cherry tree. What he did, rather, was plant
ture and corresponded with other farmers, a multitude of fruit trees at Mount Vernon,
both here and abroad, testing and perfecting including apples, pears, cherries, peaches and
the growing methods of over 60 different apricots.Washington’s gardeners also grafted
crops on the plantation. He was constantly and trained these trees as espaliers, a method
challenged, experimenting with new ways of training trees to grow flat on supports like
to improve and conserve the fertility of his trellises or on brick walls.
soil; a concept ahead of its time. As well,
The Kitchen Garden was located behind
tools and planting techniques were altered per the stables, and its abundant supply of
his recommendation to enhance productivity. manure. This formal, English-style garden
Letter
to the
grew asparagus, beets, beans, peas and spinach in small beds edged with herbs. Pears and
apples were pruned into 4-foot fences and
lined the paths between beds of artichokes,
onions and lettuce. Much of the produce consumed by the Washingtons was grown in this
garden.
The Botanical Garden is a quiet, private
spot used by Washington to experiment with
a variety of crops. In the “little garden” you’ll
find pecan and hickory trees as well as root
crops grown specifically to feed the animals.
Be sure to visit the working exhibit entitled
“Pioneer Farmer Site.” Here you can see a
working farm and a recreated version of an
impressive 16-sided treading barn used to
thresh grain, invented by Washington himself.
While researching this article I also learned
that I have at least one thing in common with
Martha Washington as well. She once wrote
that vegetables “were the best part about living in the country.” I agree.
The Mount Vernon estate is located in
Mount Vernon, Virginia, and is open seven
days a week, year round. Admission is $17
for adults, $16 for seniors and $9 for kids 6
through 11. Children under 5 are free. For
more information consult their web site at
www.mountvernon.org.
Spaghetti supper a success
The Post Commander, William McCrystal,
and all the members of Legion Post 123 would
like to thank all of the patrons who attended
their Feb. 6 spaghetti and meatball supper.
The supper proved to be a gala event with all
attendees having a splendid time. Proceeds
from the supper and raffle will be utilized
to fund local charities, the Holyoke Soldiers
Home/VA Hospital and funding for veterans
who are in need of financial support. Those at
the Legion appreciate your support of this supper, and we hope to see you at their next fund
raising event.
Jottings
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emember an old saying such as
“Sky red in the morning is a sailor’s
sure warning; Sky red at night is
the sailor’s delight,” or as I knew it “Red
at night, sailor’s delight, red in the morning, sailor take warning?”
Is that based on truth, or is it entirely
false? This saying is based on reality in
the Northern Hemisphere as our weather,
generally, comes from the west. Ocean
storms do not follow the proverb, but they
are much less common in New England,
although they may be very destructive,
such as hurricanes or northeasters.
Thus if there are clouds in the west at
dawn, it suggests that a storm is heading
in our direction as the rising sun is reflected off the coming clouds; if the clouds are
departing to the east at sunset, it indicates
that the storm is departing and that clear
weather is headed our way as the setting
sun is reflected off the departing clouds.
However, there are many proverbs that
are nonsense, as well as some grounded in
common sense.
“One for sorrow; two for mirth; three
for a wedding; four for a birth” refers to
the number of crows seen at one time, or
“one for the mouse, one for the crow, one
to rot, one to grow.” The first proverb is
meaningless while the second one refers to
seeds; it was a way for the farmer to realize that he needed to plant more than one
seed for a given plant. If more than one
plant came up, the farmer would then thin
the field to leave just one plant as it grows
large enough to avoid most of the fates of
a new crop.
My wife used to plant onions only
to see the birds come, pull up the green
shoots and then find them unpalatable,
which they then tossed to one side to die
in the sun. My solution was to place wire,
with the strands close together, a few inches off the ground with the edges reaching
the soil on all sides over the bed temporarily, until the onions had really started to
grow and were no longer of interest to the
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All such proverbs were revered when
they were first uttered, and some are still
believed today. The fact that the fall woolly caterpillar has various widths to the
band in its middle has no connection with
the weather, but some people believe that
a wide band indicates a severe and snowy
winter while a narrow band indicates a
mild winter. I’m sorry, but the poor little
caterpillar has no knowledge of the coming winter, and any connection with the
winter that follows is purely by chance.
Most autumns it takes only a little further study of the caterpillars around to
find ones with wide bands and some with
narrow bands, but those that believe the
proverb will always believe they have one
up on the weather people. Proverbs that
don’t work as expected are soon forgotten,
but those that work are forever remembered even if it only happens one time.
The groundhog is another example of a
meaningless proverb.
You might as well believe that winning
the larger half of a turkey’s wishbone will
come true. Take a year and make a collection of wishes granted and those not
granted—it should average out to be 5050 at best. Of course the main challenge
will be to find out what the wish of others
were, as many would not want to express
what they wished for and will fall back on
the standard, “Oh if I told you the wish it
would not come true!” If you enjoy such
diversions, carry on, but keep track over
time as to how many wishes were granted.
Remember when using a buttercup held
under the chin of a person, you could find
out if they loved butter? If the day was
sunny the yellow of the flower would be
reflected on the skin of the person being
tested; if it was cloudy the color would
not be reflected. If it was alternately sunny
and cloudy, an observer would notice how
the person’s interest in butter appeared and
disappeared.
All I am suggesting is, take a grain of
salt with such sayings and don’t be gullible, unless you enjoy indulging in such
beliefs.
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February 18, 2016, Ware River News, Page Spring field scheduling
meeting, March 7
WARE –– If your organization
requires the use of any of Ware’s
fields for this spring season, please
attend the next meeting of the Ware
Park and Recreation Commission
on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the
Ware Town Hall, 126 Main St.
Children’s author to
hold reading, signing
NEW BRAINTREE –– The
public is invited as Friends of the
New Braintree Library welcomes
local author and illustrator Renee
Gregoire for a reading and signing
of her new children’s book “Yucky
or Lucky: A Tale of Friendship”
on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 21, at 3
p.m., at the New Braintree Library,
45 Memorial Drive, New Braintree.
This debut book by Gregoire
has an underlying story that can
be understood by young and old,
encouraging all to keep an open
mind and working to rise above
fears and dislikes by learning to
look at things in different ways. No
stranger to the art world, she spent
time studying at the Worcester Art
Museum and has recently been
hired to create outdoor wooden signs for the Richard Sugden
Library in Spencer. This free event
will also include games and crafts
after the story. Books will be available for purchase by the author.
Donations are graciously accepted
and help to support future programs. The storytelling program is
geared for children, pre-k and up,
with adults required to accompany all children in attendance. This
event is sponsored by the Friends
of New Braintree Public Library.
For more information, contact
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Ware nomination papers for April 11 Town Election available
WARE –– Nomination papers are available for the
following elected offices which will appear on the local
election ballot:
Office
Length of term
Board of Selectmen (1 Position) Term of 3 Years
Board of Assessors (1 Position)
Term of 3 Years
Board of Health (1 Position)
Term of 3 Years
School Committee (2 Positions) Term of 3 Years
Cemetery Commissioner (1 Position) Term of 3 Years
Park Commissioner (1 Position) Term of 3 Years
Planning Board (1 Position)
Term of 5 Years
Housing Authority (1 Position)
Term of 5 Years
Per vote of the Board of Selectmen on Jan. 19,
the following office will appear on the annual Town
Election Ballot Housing Authority (1 Position)
Unexpired Term 1
Year
Deadline to obtain and submit nomination papers is
Monday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m.
Town Election nomination paper deadlines
WARE –– Town Clerk Nancy
Talbot announced that there are
important dates for to note regarding the 2016 Town Election, which
will be held on Monday, April 11.
Nomination papers are available
for the following elected offices
which will appear on the local election ballot:
Board of Selectmen, one, threeyear term
Board of Assessors, one, threeyear term
Board of Health, one, three-year
term
School Committee, two, three-
year terms
Cemetery Commissioner, one,
three-year term
Park Commissioner, one, threeyear term
Planning Board member, one,
five-year term
Housing Authority, one, five-year
term
The current office holders are
Richard A. Norton Sr., Board of
Selectmen; Pamela Jean Gauthier,
Board of Assessors; Brian Winslow
and Marcia Vadnais, School
Committee; John J. Morrin, Park
Commissioner; Mary Ann Gunn,
Town Election calendar and offices HARDWICK –– Nomination
papers are available from the Town
Clerk for the 2016 Election of Officers
to be held on Monday, April 11.
Last day to obtain and submit
nomination papers to the Board of
Registrars for certification is Feb. 22,
by 5 p.m.
Last day to file nomination papers
with the Town Clerk is March 7, by
5 p.m.
Last day to object or withdraw
nomination papers is March 8, by 5
p.m.
Offices for election – Selectman
(1) for three years; Town Treasurer
(1) for three years, Assessor (1)
for three years, Board of Health
Member (1) three years, Planning
Board Member (1) for three years,
K-12 Quabbin Regional School
Committee Member (1) for three
years, Paige Agricultural Fund Trustee
(1) for five years, Paige Library
Trustees (2) each for three years,
Constables (3) each for three years
and Gilbertville-Wheelwright Sewer
Commissioner (1) for three years.
Ware Housing Authority; Richard A.
Starodoj, Planning Board; William
Cote, Cemetery Commissioner and
Nichole Bradway, Board of Health.
The last date to obtain and file
nomination papers with the Board
of Registrars, at the Town Clerk’s
office, is Monday, Feb. 22.
The last date to submit nomination papers is Monday, March
7, and the last date to object to or
to withdraw nomination papers is
Wednesday, March 9.
The last date to register to vote
is Tuesday, March 22, which is 20
days before the Town Election.
Warren Cultural
Council sponsors
Trivia Night, March 19
WARREN –– The Warren
Cultural Council is sponsoring a
Trivia Night on Saturday, March
19, at 6 p.m. at the Warren Senior
Center, 2252 Main St. in West
Warren. Admission is $10 per
person and includes refreshments.
There will also be a beer and wine
cash bar. Call 423-436-9268 for
more information or to reserve a
team table. There is a maximum
of 10 people per team table.
Historical society plans Quilts and
Antiques event, March 6
Free antiques
appraisal, quilt
examination and
identification
WEST BROOKFIELD - In
what promises to be a humdinger of an afternoon, the Quaboag
Historical Society is planning a
“twofer”, a unique, informative
and entertaining program in the
Town Hall’s great hall on Sunday,
March 6, from 1:00 to 4 :00 p.m.
The public is invited to bring
their treasures for a free appraisal by Wayne Tuiskula, auctioneer, appraiser and columnist.
Appraisals will be performed two per person - on a first-come
basis.
But that’s not all. On the
opposite side of the room, noted
textile and quilt expert Lynne
Bassett will examine your quilts
and discuss their age, material,
historical import, pattern; everything you always wanted to know
about your grandmother’s treasured handwork. Appraisals will
not be provided for the quilts.
Visitors are welcome
to attend this free event, to
watch, listen, and enjoy light
refreshments. The hall is
beautiful, historic and handicapped-accessible
According to QHS president Amy Dugas, the historical society likes to offer
something of interest to the
public on a monthly basis.
Lynne Zacek
Wayne Tuiskala
“We think this program is
Bassett
special, and a good one for a
flea markets. He operated his
winter gathering. Lots of folks
have things, perhaps family trea- own shop and estate sale busisures, they’d like to know more ness, finally becoming a full
about, including their value. And time auctioneer and appraiser 13
if you don’t want to bring any- years ago. He writes on the subthing for appraisal, it’s fun to see ject of antiques and teaches the
what other people bring and what “Evaluating Your Antiques” class
for Worcester Public Schools
they’re worth.
“And everyone loves quilts. and Bay Path Adult Education
Most of us have one or two, programs. He has been a collectmaybe made by a grandmother or ibles appraiser for PBS “Antiques
other family member. Old quilts Roadshow”.
Bassett is an independent
may contain family fabrics, family stories, or represent wonder- scholar specializing in New
ful design and handwork. They’re England’s historic costume and
fun and fascinating to see and textiles. From 1995-2000 she was
curator of textiles and fine arts
hear about.”
Ruiskula began his antiques at Old Sturbridge Village. Since
career as a seller of antiques in then, working independently,
central Massachusetts shops and Lynne has undertaken a number
of large projects, having won
prestigious awards for exhibits
at the Mark Twain House and
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum
of Art, both in Hartford.
Her most recent publication, “Homefront & Battlefield:
Civil War Quilts in Context,”
(co-authored with Madelyn
Shaw), published in 2012 by
the American Textile History
Museum of Lowell, was awarded a bronze medal in history by
the Independent Publishers Book
Awards. In 2009, the University
Press of New England published “Massachusetts Quilts:
Our Common Wealth,” for which
Lynne was editor and primary
author. Lynne is also the editor of
“Uncoverings,” the annual journal of the American Quilt Study
Group. Her contribution to the
field of historic costume and textiles has been recognized by the
American Antiquarian Society,
the Massachusetts Historical
Society, Historic New England,
and the International Quilt Study
Center, which have all elected her
to membership in their honorary
or advisory societies.
Annual rabies clinics scheduled
for March
HARDWICK, WARE AND
WARREN –– The annual rabies
clinics have been scheduled for
the towns of Hardwick, Ware
and Warren. Please note that
you need not be a resident of
any of these communities to
attend any of the clinics.
Owners are requested to
provide the previous rabies
certificate when they attend so
that the information about the
owner, the current rabies vaccination information and the
information about the dog is
available for the personnel who
will be at the clinic in an effort
to save time and questions.
The town of Ware Rabies
Clinic has been scheduled for
Saturday, March 5, at the DPW
Barn on Mechanic Street from
9 to 11 a.m. The fee for this
clinic is $14.per shot. Cash is
acceptable and checks should
be made payable to VCA
Wickaboag.
The town of Warren rabies
clinic has been scheduled for
Saturday, March 12, at the
DPW Highway Barn on Rt. 19
in Warren from 9 to 11 a.m..
The fee for this clinic is $14
per shot.
The town of Hardwick
rabies clinic has been scheduled for Saturday, March 19 at
the Ambulance Barn on Lower
Road in Gilbertville. The fee
for this clinic is $15 per shot.
New Braintree nomination
papers available
NEW BRAINTREE –
– Nomination papers are now
available in the Town Clerk’s
Office for the following offices
up for election at the annual
Town Election to be held on
Monday, May 2: Selectman
for 3 years; Tax Collector for
3 years; Assessor for 3 years;
Library Trustee for 3 years (2),
Cemetery Commissioner for 3
years; Board of Health for 3
years; Finance Committee for 3
years; Finance Committee for 1
year to fill a vacancy; Planning
Board for 5 years; Planning
Board for 3 years to fill a
vacancy; Constable for 3 years.
The last day to obtain nomination papers is Friday, March
11. Nomination papers must
be submitted for certification
by 5 p.m. on Monday, March
14. Nomination papers must be
filed with the Town Clerk by
5 p.m. on Monday, March 28.
The last day and time to register to vote for the Monday,
May 2, annual Town Election
will be Tuesday, April 12. from
2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. in
the Town Clerk’s office. Please
call the Town Clerk’s office at
508-867-2071, ext. 102, or via
email at [email protected]
The Library Loft
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We are celebrating our
10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons.
Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons,
we will be open on Fridays beginning in September.
Our New Hours
Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm • Thurs. 10am - 4pm
Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm
Hope to see you there
Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public
Library or the Library Loft during open hours.
Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
We accept books only in good, clean condition.
For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100
Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library
Learn about history and becoming a re-enactor, Feb. 20
STURBRIDGE –– Did you
ever wonder where re-enactors
get their equipment or clothing
for period events, or how to book
a re-enactor for your museum,
historical society, or classroom?
Or, if you’re interested in becoming a re-enactor, visit the New
England Re-enactors Faire at the
Sturbridge Host on Feb. 20 from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This event is sponsored by reenactors for re-enactors, and continue to invite teachers and the
general public to attend. This is
an opportunity to meet and speak
to re-enactors from all over New
England spanning time from
the 16th to the 21st centuries.
There will be opportunities to
get information for your event or
to become a re-enactor yourself
by joining a military or civilian
group, or just attend the fascinating informational lecture series
located in Seminar Room 1.
The lecture series will include:
Matt Villamaino, NAI certified
interpretive trainer will present “No Such Thing as a Stupid
Question.” Members of the public can come up with a range of
questions for interpreters, and
while some may seem stupid,
there may be more to the question
than you see at first glance. Learn
how to identify and respond to
these questions and provide the
visitors with a great interaction.
Heather Wasilewski, “Under
The Pins: Maternity and
Motherhood.” Ever wonder how
mother’s managed to care for
their small children before disposable diapers, safety pins and
even before rubber pants?How
did mothers feed their infants
when they wore so much clothing? Come learn about the clothing of maternity and motherhood.
Heather has been a re-enactor for
24 years, and is raising her three
daughters in the hobby. She has
firsthand experience with pregnancy, infant feeding and diaper
blowouts while in historical costume.
Patricia Bowen, midwifery, “What were the tasks and
responsibilities of a midwife?”
Patricia will discuss this important profession during the 17th
and 19th centuries. She will also
explain the differences between
the American and European midwives.
Roderic Hawkyns, “The 17th
Century Soldier in the American
Colonies.” From Jamestown to
King Phillips War and beyond,
the American colonist was in
constant danger of attack from
hostile natives, pirates and colonists of other countries. We will
cover the equipment of these
colonist soldiers as it developed
the organization, and some of the
major fights in which they were
involved.
Richard Eckert, interpreter at
Old Sturbridge Village will give
us insight into Revolutionary tinware.
With the tin industry still in its
infancy, people during the War
for Independence looked for tinware. We’ll look at what, where,
and how, tinware was manufactured, and discuss examples of its
uses both at home and in the military. There will also be a quick
look at where the tin industry
went after the war ended.
This year will include special
performances by 2nd Carolina
String Band and Shays of Grey
Band
Living history is an important
teaching tool that helps to preserve our American heritage by
teaching us about our past in a
tactile way.
Some of the sutlers and vendors attending event include:
Kev i n Ti t u s , 2 6 t h Ya n ke e
Division, Big Bear Trading
Company, Tailor, Tory Royal Blue
Traders, Chris Herbert, Crew
of the Mermayde, Steinhagen
Pottery, Murry Newton, Wendy
Inglis, 34th Battalion Virginia
Cavalry, Andy Chase, Heather
Lieber… and many more.
10:30 a.m. Matt Villamaino,
NAI certified interpretive train
will present: No Such Thing as a
Stupid Question
11:30 a.m. Heather
Wasilewski, Under The Pins:
Maternity and Motherhood
12:15 p.m.
Patricia
Bowen,
Midwifery
1 p.m. Roderic Hawkyns discusses “The 17th Century Soldier
in the American Colonies.”
2 p.m. Richard Eckert, interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village will
give us insight into Revolutionary
tinware
Admission: $5 is per person,
and children 12 and under are
free. If you have any questions,
please contact Caren Harrington,
NRF Committee by email at
[email protected] or by
phone at 413-668-4507.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Basics
4. Paper container
7. Diving ducks of N
America having a
bluish-gray bill
9. Spruce
11. Sacred choral
composition
14. Ear lobe
decoration
16. S Am. wood
sorrel cultivated
for its edible
tubers
17. Wolf drama series
19. Straight, bowling
or bobby
21. Cotton growing
region in W.
Central India
22. Tax saving
retirement account
23. Expresses
pleasure
25. Synoptical
26. Peseta
27. Oceans
29. Weekday
31. Octagonal motif
in rugs
33. Beam out
34. Escargots
37. Mother of
Apollo in ancient
mythology
40. Fed
41. A sleeveless
garment like cloak
but shorter
43. Yugoslavian River
45. Patti Hearst’s
captors
46. Representational
likeness
48. Plundered
50. Clothier
54. ___ de Janeiro
55. Peaceful relations
56. Replaced union
workers
58. African people of
Senegambia
59. Every 24 hours
60. 1/100 yen
61. Summate
26. Daddy
28. Killing yourself
30. In a way,
discolors
32. Artiodactyls
CLUES DOWN
34. Resistant to
1. Gum arabic
change
2. Crazy, loco, wacky 35. Northeast
3. Unconnected
36. Watering places
4. Whirring sound
38. A way to pave
5. Tartness
39. Value excessively
6. A group of
40. Poplar trees
individuals
(Spanish)
7. Bard
42. Elk Grove High
8. Buddy
School
9. Not an amateur
44. Abroad
10. North-central
45. Author George
Indian city
Bernard
12. Chit
47. Old world, new
13. Reverences
49. Tiny insectivorous
14. Inspire with love
W. Indian bird
15. Endocrine gland
51. British School
18. Biblical name for 52. Moroccan coastal
Syria
region
20. The woman
53. Radioactivity unit
24. Heroic tale
57. Sheep sound
Local author to present writing, publishing workshop
By Ruth M. Lyon
The workshop, planned for
Saturday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. will, the author says, cover
the writing and publishing process
“on a high level. We’ll cover such
things as inspiration, motivation,
imagination.” The cost is $60, with
lunch included.
“The purpose of the workshop
is to help people who want to
write to move ahead; people who
can’t seem to get started, don’t
know how to go about it, or those
who have written something and
need to know how to proceed, “
WEST BROOKFIELD - Ed
Londergan is a success story. The
Holy Cross graduate, an awardwinning author and historian, has
two well-received books to his
credit and the third of his historical
trilogy well underway.
This week he announced plans
to share his expertise, pass on
some hard-earned knowledge, and
provide a helping hand to aspiring
writers in a day-long workshop at
Salem Cross Inn.
Londergan said.” I’ve been there.”
The session promises to be
lively and will include having fun, says the writer of “The
Devil’s Elbow” and “The Long
Journey Home,” historical novels set in West Brookfield. There
will be writing exercises, including a cooperatively written short
story, subjects you wish you’d paid
attention to in school, like strong
paragraphs, topic sentences and
writer’s block.
There will be open discussion, with plenty of questions and
answers on editing, self-publishing, finding an agent, marketing
and author events to increase book
sales.
Time to dust off that manuscript
or click on your word program.
and mark the calendar now for a
fun way to get rid of the winter
blahs and put your story in print.
Eager to sign up or obtain
further information? Email
Londergan, who lives in Warren,
at [email protected], call
him at 413-436-7901, or message
him on Facebook.
Polish dinner to benefit Friends of the Town Hall
WEST WARREN –– The Friends
of the Town Hall in Warren will
be holding a Polish dinner on Sat.,
Feb. 27 at the Warren Senior Center,
2252 Main St., West Warren.There
will be two seatings at 5 p.m. and
6:30 p.m., and tickets are also available to purchase for take-out.The
dinner will include golumbki, pierogi, kapusta, keilbasa and Polish rye
bread. Tickets are $10 and may be
purchased from any member of the
Friends of the Town Hall, or by calling Kathy at 413-436-5389. Tickets
must be purchased in advance only.
Warren Cultural Council sponsors Trivia Night,
WA R R E N – – T h e Wa r r e n
Cultural Council is sponsoring a
Trivia Night on Saturday, March
19, at 6 p.m. at the Warren Senior
Center, 2252 Main St. in West
Warren. Admission is $10 per per-
son and includes refreshments.
There will also be a beer and wine
cash bar. Call 423-436-9268 for
more information or to reserve a
team table. There is a maximum of
10 people per team table.
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February 18, 2016, Ware River News, Page FIRE from page 1
Flames and smoke erupt as Ware firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at a Main Street building Tuesday
afternoon.
and wind lashed firefighters as they
fought they fought the stubborn fire.
Ware firefighters also received help
from six area fire departments.
The building, at 92-104 Main
St., smoked heavily as firefighters
brought it under control, after using
a ladder truck to access the roof and
chop holes in it to find the extent of
the fire.
Neighboring businesses, Wendy’s
Country Attic and Wishing Well
Candles, also sustained water damage.
Firefighters from Belchertown,
West Brookfield, Warren, Palmer,
Hardwick and Monson came to
help Ware.
Main Street was closed as the
fire was being fought and remained
so into the evening as the investigation continued.
“I just want to thank everyone for
all the support. We are grateful that
no one was hurt and all were able to
get out safely. Our thanks to all the
firefighters and police,” said Otto’s
owner Michele Lariviere.
Otto Florist & Gifts is accepting phone orders and web orders
although the building was severely
damaged by fire on Tuesday. The
shop is still accepting and filling
fresh flower orders. Call 413-9675381 or visit www.ottoflorist.com.
Ware Fire Chief Thomas Coulombe
in command of the fire scene on
Main Street Tuesday afternoon.
The building which caught fire Tuesday shows the damage that can be
seen on Wednesday morning.
Photo by Dan Flynn
GREEN from page 1
grow the number of Green Communities,
The three communities received
because they truly do play a valuable certificates of recognition, Green
role in helping us meet the
Community signs to place
energy challenges that we’re
in their towns and were
faced with,” said Department
awarded designation grants.
of Energy Resources
Bernardston received
Commissioner Judith Judson
$131,290, West Springfield
as she congratulated the three
r e c e ive d $ 2 2 2 , 7 6 5 , a n d
communities. “Your commuHardwick received $150,510.
nities, by committing to be a
“This is really just the
Green Community, are leadstart,” said Senator Anne Gobi
ing the way in energy conserabout the program and the
vation and renewable energy
grants. “The real work comes
Daniel Knapik
resources, and that means
now.” She also talked about
you’re part of the solution in
the battle coming at Beacon
creating a clean, affordable,
Hill in the spring: raising the
resilient energy future for the
solar cap.
[state].”
The next step for the comHardwick officials and
munities is to implement the
members of several complans for projects they submittees, officials from West
mitted with their applications.
Springfield and the Department
Officials in West Springfield
of Energy Resources, and State
plan to apply its grant to enerSen. Anne Gobi and members
gy-efficiency measures, such
Judith Judson
from her office gathered in the
as weatherization and some
upstairs of the Hardwick Town
upgrades in municipal buildHouse in the mid-afternoon for the cer- ings. Hardwick plans to apply its toward
emony, where the communities were building weatherization and upgrades to
recognized.
boilers, insulation and lighting.
Photos by Colleen Montague
Hardwick officials and committee members receive the Green Communities designation. Also pictured are State Sen. Anne Gobi,
Commissioner Judith Judson, and Director Daniel Knapik.
Gluten Free Diets:
How to Separate Fact from Fad
(From left to right) Central
M a i n t e n a n c e D i re c t o r S c o t t
Moore, Facilities Administrator
Darlene Dubiel, City Council
President George Condon, and
Mayor William Reichelt of the
town of West Springfield were
also among the three com munities being designated as a
Green Community. The town of
Bernardston was also designated as a Green Community. Also
pictured are Commissioner Judith
Judson from the Department
of Energy Resources and Green
Communities Division Director
Daniel Knapik.
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JUNK from page 1
Photos by Karen A. Lewis
Donald Knaack, who performs as the Junk Man, performing with his instruments made from recycled materials at the Hardwick Elementary School last Friday.
our surroundings.”
It was Reed’s hope that the students could Knaack’s advice and
turn things readily available in their
own homes into instruments during
the school vacation week.
“I enjoyed this because it showed
that everything can be used,” said
sixth-grader Connor Geary said.
“You can turn things into something
enjoyable and fun instead of just
throwing it away. It seems you can
do some really good stuff with just
reusing things.”
Geary said when he hears noises,
he often tries to make it into a tune,
something similar that Knaack does
with his instruments. Classmate
Lanier, who plays percussion in
the school band, was able to see
up close and personal the variety of
ways music can be created.
“Music is one of my hobbies and
it’s a passion for me,” Lanier said.
“I’ll probably stick with drums in
school.”
Aside from bringing his message
to schools across the country, the
Vermont-based Junk Man has performed in famous venues including
Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center
and the Smithsonian. His music has
been featured in commercials for the
NBA and ESPN, and he has been
a guest on Late Night with Conan
O’Brien, CBS Sunday Morning and
the CBS News.
Knaack also thoroughly enjoys
the performances and workshops
that he presents to children at
schools, and they never seem to tire
of transforming everyday items into
musical instruments and hearing his
message of doing the right things to
save the planet.
“I love kids and I love the energy
they have,” Knaack said. “It never
gets old, the kids have a perpetual
energy.”
For more information about the
Junk Man and his Junk Music, visit
his website at www.Junkmusic.org.
Sixth-graders Ben Lanier, left, and Connor Geary, enjoyed the Junk
Man’s visit to the Hardwick Elementary School last week.
Donald Knaack shows Hardwick Elementary School students how to
make music from recycled items.
Trained musician Donald Knaack plays music on his instruments at Hardwick Elementary School last week,
giving the kids lots of tips on how to conserve water and other earth-friendly information.
Alyssa Pessina, a Hardwick Elementary School kindergartener, listens to
the Junk Man last week during his visit to the school.
The Junk Man talks about making
music and saving the planet with
students at Hardwick Elementary
School last week.
Camp Marshall lists summer
programs
SPENCER – Camp Marshall
offers several summer camp programs. Traditional Camp: Day
Camp ages 7-15 is $335 per week
and Overnight Camp ages 8-15 is
$490 per week Traditional campers will have four periods during
the day for their activities Elective
activities include swimming,
boating, archery, fishing, riflery,
hiking, survival skills, low ropes
course, farm animal care and science, horticulture, mountain biking, arts and crafts, theater, cooking, sports and games and more.
Mini Camp: Overnight Camp
ages 8-15 is $240 per week. Mini
Camp is a 3 day, 2 night traditional camp program. This is a perfect
choice for campers who may be
new to sleepaway camp. If campers decide they’d like to spend the
whole week, they are welcome to
do so once Mini Camp is over.
Mini Campers participate in all
the elective activities available to
traditional campers.
Cloverbud Camp: Day Camp
ages 4-6 is $335 per week. The
Cloverbud program is for our
youngest campers, ages 4-6. It is
a fun-filled traditional day camp
program specialized for this age
group. The Cloverbuds are closely
monitored by their own director
and designated staff.
Beginning Rider Camp: Day
Camp ages 7-15 is $510 per week.
Overnight Camp ages 8-15 is
$645 per week. The Beginning
Rider Camp Program is designed
for campers who have received
little to no formal riding instruction. This is a program that strives
to establish the basics of safety,
horsemanship, and beginner riding techniques including mounting, steering, stopping, walking
and trotting.
Horse Lover’s Camp: Day
Camp ages 7-15 is $530 per
week. Overnight Camp ages 815 is $700 per week. The Horse
Lover’s Program is designed for
riders who are comfortable on and
around horses. Riders receive one
hour of formal riding instruction
each day where campers work
toward any riding goals they may
have, whether it be learning how
to canter, developing better equitation, utilizing riding aids more
effectively or becoming more confident over fences. Campers also
participate fun riding activity each
day, such as a trail ride, mounted games, obstacle courses, drill
team, or even an extra lesson if
they so choose.
Half ’ N’ Half ’ Camp: Day
Camp ages 7-15 is $510 per week.
Overnight Camp ages 8-15 is $645
per week. Our Half n Half camp is
one of our most popular programs.
It is a great option for campers
who love both horses and traditional camp. Campers get to spend
half the day at the barn riding and
expanding their knowledge about
horses. The remainder of their day
is spent doing fun traditional activities like archery, swimming, boating, hiking and more. This program
is designed for riders who are com-
fortable on and around horses.
Bring Your Horse to Camp:
Overnight Camp ages 8-15 is
$600 per week. This program is
designed for riders who own or
lease their own horse or pony.
Leadership Programs:
Overnight Camp ages 14-17 LIT is
$490 for one week. CIT: $490 for
two weeks.
The purpose of our Leadership
Programs is to help older youth
realize their leadership potential and develop a sense of social
and environmental responsibility. Campers in our Leadership
Programs will learn the value and
importance of leadership in a specific camp setting while applying
skills they gain during the program, including behavior management, emergency preparedness,
and overall responsibility in a
group setting.
Financial aid is available. Take
advantage of our discounts: Early
Bird Discount: $25 per camp week
(sign up between now and Feb.
15 and pay in full by April 1 to
receive)
Sibling discount is $25 per each
additional child per week.
Multi week discount is $25 per
each additional week.
Military discount is $75 per
camper.
For additional information on
any of these programs, people may
visit the website at www.campmarshall.net or call the Camp Office at
508-885-4891 or email [email protected]
Kindergartener Mariyah Dupell
listens to the Junk Man make
music and sharing ways to help
the planet.
Donald Knaack talks to students at the Hardwick Elementary School
last week.
FLUTIST from page 1
She said the school was awaiting
NEASC’s vote on its reaccreditation
status.
DiLeo also reminded the committee of a presentation that is
being held on March 17 in the
WJSHS auditorium: “Physiology
of Addiction and the Developing
Brain,” with Dr. Ruth Potee. The
presentation is free and open to the
public.
Student Council meeting
Members of the school committee also met with members from
the Student Council and their advisor just before their regular business meeting to discuss any recent
school year issues and events, and
any ideas they may have had for
something new. They discussed
a few different items during this
meeting, including an idea to create a reward system for students
who earn As and Bs on their report
cards each term, concerns about
Charlotte “Charlie” Nacsin performs “Scherzando” on the flute, the
piece she played for her audition.
the electives offered at the school
and issues with class schedules at
the beginning of the year. They
also spoke some about the Student
Council’s upcoming trip to Cape
Cod.
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SPORTS
Rams hot shooting down Indians
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
WARE – It might have been
Ware’s senior night, but it was the
Granby boys basketball team that
put on the show.
The Granby offense came out
rolling in the first half and built
up a big lead that they maintained
through the second half in a 72-44
win over the Indians on Thursday
night.
It was a host of Granby
juniors and seniors that dominated the game for the Rams as
Joe Desormier, Colby Forbush,
Matthew Bleakley, Anthony Gaj
and Zach Gorham that all finished
in double figures.
Granby got out to a hot start in
the first quarter as they raced out
to close to a double-digit led early
in the first quarter on the strength
of a few of the aforementioned
players, but the Indians found
their groove at the end of the first
quarter as they eventually ended
up closing the gap to under 10 late
in the quarter before the Rams finished with another spurt to go up
20-10 at the end of the first.
Granby really raced out to
its big lead in the second quarter partly in thanks to their threepoint shooting as they hit four of
their nine 3-pointers in the second
quarter.
Granby also was able to pick
up the pace on offense, which is
a tempo that the Indians did not
want to get into with the offensive
scoring machine that is the Rams.
Desormier, who finished with
three 3-pointers, Forbush and Gaj
all hit 3-pointers during that run in
the second quarter.
Desormier led all scorers
with 16 points. Forbush and Gaj
each had 12, while Gorham had
11 and 10 from Bleakley. Noa
Bleakley added four, with three
more from Ryan Bachand, and
two from Ethan King and Ryan
Chamblerlain.
After a tough first half, the
Indians would play much better
in the final 16:00 as they held the
Rams to a virtual standstill.
Fernando Montalban, who had
a tough first half, would find his
offense in the second half as he
Pathfinder wrestles
at D3 sectional
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
Ware senior forward Nathan
Grenier (31) looks to go up for a
shot in the paint.
Ware junior forward Ivan Adams
(10) goes to the basket for a
layup.
Ware junior guard Jeffrey Desjardins (5) looks for a teammate to
pass the ball to.
scored eight of his 10 points in the
final 16:00. Guard Ivan Adams,
who has been a steady player
for the Indians all season long,
finished with 12 points. Devon
Slattery knocked down two 3pointers for eight points. Senior
center Kyle Hill helped out with
five. Colin Doty added four, while
guard James Martin had three and
Jake Thompson with two.
Much to the Indians credit, in a
game where they could have easily
packed it in at the half, the indians
found their offensive groove in
the second half, and they worked
the ball inside to both Montelban
and Hill and then worked the ball
back outside for some of the open
shooters to get good looks at the
basket.
Granby (11-5), which
clinched a spot in the Western
M a s s a c h u s e t t s D iv i s i o n 3
Tournament with a win over Dean
Tech earlier in the week, were
scheduled to face Palmer on the
road on Tuesday evening before
wrapping up the season with a
home game against Hampshire at
7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, a
road game against Renaissance on
Monday, Feb. 22 and a home game
against Frontier on Wednesday,
Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes
SOUTHWICK – Dean Tech
wrestling did not have enough
depth to win their third Western
Massachusetts Division 3
Championship in four years, but
they still performed well, finishing
third overall in last Saturday’s meet
at Southwick.
Granby captured second place
with 159.5 points, just 13 points
behind champion Taconic High
School.
Granby crowned one champion, 220-pound Nolan Hodgins. He
defeated Matt Carrier in the finals
with a first period pinfall. Hodgins
has already surpassed 100 wins for
Granby and is headed to the state
championship meet for the third
straight year.
Two other Granby grapplers
made the finals, with Jack Sarnacki
falling short 8-1 in a decision loss
against Sabis’ Colby Smith in the
170-pound final. At 182 pounds,
Clayton Yanosky was pinned in the
third period of the finals against
Sabis’ Xavier Hines-Coombs.
South Hadley, which had an
eighth place finish with 104 points,
crowned a 106-pound champion
with Isaiah Cardenales capturing
his second straight title at the lightweight class.
Dean Tech would crown two
champions in the lighter weights.
At 120 pounds, Giovanni Rios was
scheduled to face Merrick Decker,
Dave Forbes is a sports editor
for Turley Publications. He can be
reached at [email protected] or
by calling 413-283-8393 ext. 237.
Turley Publications staff photos by Gregory A. Scibelli
Granby’s Ben Rowhursh wrestles against Pathfinder’s Brian Symons in a
145-pound quarterfinal match.
WYB holding
spring signups
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
See PIONEERS, Page 10
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports
editor for Turley Publications. He
can be reached at gscibelli@turley.
com or by calling 413-283-8393 ext.
258.
Feb. 24.
Ware was scheduled to finish the season at Easthampton
on Tuesday night, at Palmer on
Thursday, Feb. 18 and at Monson
on Monday, Feb. 22.
Before the game, the Indians
held a ceremony to recognize the
four seniors playing in their final
home game. They were: Martin,
forward Nathan Grenier, Hill and
Robert Vierra.
Lady Pioneers
edge closer
to playoffs
PALMER – With the number of
days dwindling down in the regular season, the Pathfinder girls varsity basketball team is still in the
hunt for a Western Massachusetts
Division 4 Tournament spot.
Pathfinder (9-8) needs just one
win in their three remaining contests
to punch their ticket to the postseason party.
The Lady Pioneers pushed themselves to the edge of qualification
with a dominating 57-4 win over
Westfield Tech on Friday, Feb. 12.
Pathfinder held Westfield Tech
to just two field goals (one in the
second quarter and one in the fourth
quarter), while putting on a dazzling
offensive display that included 13
points in the first, 15 in the second, 21 in the third and eight in the
fourth.
Tiffany Papesh led all scorers with 13 points for Pathfinder.
Caleena Welsh also finished in
double figures with 11. Maddison
Weldon helped out with eight, followed by seven from Trista Daley,
six from Alijhalias Dias and
Samantha Terault, four from Jordyn
Skaza and two from Stephanie
Aucoin.
A tough first quarter turned out to
be the downfall of the Lady Pioneers
and was awarded a win by injury
default. Jose Berrios, who celebrated his 100th career win earlier this
year, scored a major upset in the
132-pound final.
Berrios scored a 6-4 win over
host Southwick’s Eddie Martinez.
Southwick did not go without
a champion on its own home turf.
At 145 pounds, Miguel Gonzalez
defeated Nick Hoskin from
Hampshire by a 4-3 decision. It is
Gonzalez’s first individual title.
The Hampden Charter School of
Science had two champions as well,
with Omar Velez defeating Ryan
White of Athol by an 18-6 decision in the 126-pound final. Gabriel
Johnson scored a 7-5 decision over
Taconic’s Mason Papirio in the 138pound final.
Dean Tech scored 156 points
in its third-place finish. Hampden
Charter finished fourth with 139
points. South Hadley was eighth
with 104 points and host Southwick
wa s n i n t h w i t h 1 0 3 p o i n t s .
Pathfinder was 18th with just 24
points, and Belchertown finished
last, not registering any points.
Wrestlers who placed in the top
four in their weight class were eligible to move on to the Division III
State Championship meet schedule
for Feb. 19 and 20 at Taconic High
School.
Turley Publications staff photos by Dave Forbes
The Ware girls pound on the floor as part of their pregame ritual before the start of the contest against
Palmer.
Ware guard Jordan Halgas (14)
catches the ball in the open
floor.
Ware forward Ashley Eskett (15) grabs an
offensive rebound as teammate Michelle
Zawalski (23) looks on.
Lady Indians
topple rival
Palmer
WARE – After getting off to a slow
start, the Ware girls varsity basketball
team rallied from a 10-point first quarter deficit for a 50-44 win over Palmer
on Monday, Feb. 15.
Ware turned things around with a
20-6 run in the second quarter to take
a 27-23 lead at the half.
Ware (14-2) has four games
remaining in the season. They were
scheduled to face Pope Francis at
home on Wednesday. The last three
games are: at Turners Falls at 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19, home against McCann
Tech at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 and at
Southwick at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
24.
WARE - Ware Youth Baseball
will be having registrations for the
upcoming spring 2016 season.
Any boys and girls who are interested in playing T-ball, recreation
baseball for ages 7-9 and 10-13, or
travel baseball for the 10U, 12U and
14U teams will need to sign up.
Registrations will be ongoing every Saturday until March
5. Registration forms will also be
available at Monson Savings Bank
located on West Street.
Registrations that occur after
March 5 will be charged a $20 late
fee.
Contact Shawn Clark, President
of Ware Youth Baseball, at 413-5314434 for any questions or additional
information.
Softball coaches wanted
Ware forward Sadie Simons (32) takes a look
up the floor as she handles the ball.
WARE - The Ware Recreation
Department is looking for volunteers and coaches for the upcoming
softball season.
Anyone interested should send a
letter of interest to: Ware Softball,
98 Babcock Tavern Road, Ware MA
01082 Attn: Kim Swarts.
The Ware Recreation Department
will also be holding a softball clinic on Sundays from 2:30 to 3:45
p.m. at the Ware High School gym.
Interested participants from third
grade to 12th are welcome.
Basic softball skills will be covered during the clinic.
Page 10, Ware River News, February 18, 2016
Bondsville Bowling News
By Dave Smigel
WA R E - S a n d r i a n d t h e
Cannonballs, top two teams in the
West, went head to head with the
Cannonballs coming out on top 43. Sandri won the first handily by
63 as Aaron Sandridge’s 117 and
Rich Picotte’s 125 did the trick.
The Cannonballs took the second
by six (497-491) and the third by
eight (480-472), however, pinfall
because of string one went to Sandri
by 49 (1458-1409). Aaron added
singles of 130 and 129 resulting
in this week’s top trifecta of 376
while Rich followed at 318 and
Sue Horton 307 (105 and 104 singles). Ralph Marchessault topped
the Cannonballs with his 327 which
included a dynamite 127 (34 pins
over average). Darryl Sinclair was
next with his 109 and 303 while
Micah Hinckley contributed 117
and 300 and Dennis Milton a 107.
Both teams are now tied atop the
West with five weeks remaining in
the regular season.
Heading into tonight’s action,
there was a three-way tie for first
in the East. Tonight the Phantoms
downed the Night Hawks 5-2 and
have taken control of the division.
The Hawks pulled out the opener
by three as Matt Lamay’s 100 and
Dave Smigiel’s timely 114 provided
the necessary pins despite a pair
of 102’s by Brittany Bingham and
Jimbo Anderson. Matt came back
with a 101 second, however, the
Phantoms posted a 502 team single
and an easy W after Jim tossed a
107 and Nate Sansoucy a fantastic
122. The third would go to the wire
with the Phantoms winning it by
five as Britt’s 101 and Jimbo’s 103
decided it. Nate finished at 315
with Jim at 312 while “Hawk killer”
Brittany ended 28 pins over at 286.
Smigs led the Hawks at 305 with
Matt at 297 while Moe St. George
rolled singles of 94 and 97. Pinfall
Standings
East
Phantoms
Fuzo’s
Narutowicz
Slow Burners
84-70
82-72
81-73
62-92
Central
Snappers
Last Call
Brew Crew
Night Hawks
86-68
82-72
73-81
70-84
West
Sandri
Cannonballs
Incredibowls
“Ghost”
80-74
80-74
76-78
68-86
by 40 to the Phantoms (1474-1434).
Fuzo’s remains in second in
the East (two points back) despite
their 4-3 loss to the league leading
Snappers. The Snappers took the
first by one skinny little pin and
then recorded a whopping 523 in
their second stanza win. Fuzo’s
salvaged their points in the finale with a super 514 of their own
which enabled them to win pinfall
by 38 (1465-1427)as the Snappers
struggled. Kevin Krasnecky was on
top for the Shellmen at 328 (105,
120, 103) while Ed Stachowicz
added 309 (105 and 112), Rusty
Lambert 304 (100 and 113) and
Glenn Goodwin a 110 single. Todd
Prescott was the best for Fuzo’s as
his 345 included strings of 107,
115 and 123. Ryan Balicki totaled
325 and Gary Delisle 320 with both
contributing singles of 108 and 118.
Almost forgot — Oh those singles!
In a lopsided battle, the
Incredibowls crushed the
Narutowicz 5-2 winning pinfall by
127 (1442-1315). Kim Carr got
things rolling for the Incredibowls
as her first string excellent 119 combined with Pete Swistak’s 111 set
the pace. They posted a 507 second
as Pete registered this week’s best
single of 132 and this along with
Steve Swistak’s 112 was all that was
needed. Steve added a 111 third but
the Towicz got the better of it by 18.
Pete was out front for the victors
at 335 with Steve at 307. The lone
bright spot for the Narutowicz was
Mike Midura with his consistent
322 (107, 107, 108). The Barmen
have fallen to third in the East but
only three off the pace while the
Incredibowls have closed to within
four of the top spot in the West.
The Slow Burners got past the
Brew Crew 5-2 taking strings one
and two and pinfall by 36 (13541318). Deano Koczur was the main
man for the Burners with his excellent singles of 113, 110 and 109
(332). The Crew won their points
in the third by nine pins. They
never topped the century mark and
could only manage a 93 and 263
by Andy Zajac.
Last Call got a much needed 52 victory over the “ghost” squad.
They dropped the first by nine but
took the remaining strings by margins of 11 and 24. Joe Szczepanek
led the way with his 127 single and
324 triple while Zeke Sicard totaled
299 (102, 98, 99). They took pinfall
by 26 (1418-1392).
The top three triples this week
belonged to: Aaron Sandridge with
376, Todd Prescott 345 and Pete
Swistak 335. The top three singles
were rolled by: Pete with 132 and
Aaron 130 and 129.
PIONEERS from page 9
in their 51-39 loss to Franklin Tech.
The Lady Eagles outscored the
Lady Pioneers, 16-4, in the first
quarter, and Pathfinder was never
able to quite recover in the contest.
Welsh did all she could to help
out the Lady Pioneers as she finished with 20 points, including three
3-pointers. Aucoin, Dias and Papesh
each had four, while Weldon had
two and Terault had one.
Pathfinder was scheduled to face
Putnam at home on Tuesday evening. The Lady Pioneers final regular season home get is set for 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19 at Sci-Tech before
wrapping up the regular season at
Gateway at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
23.
Boys Basketball
The Pathfinder boys basketball
team added a strong performance
with a 49-45 win over St. Mary on
Thursday, Feb. 11.
Pathfinder jumped out to an early
14-6 lead against the Saints and then
hung on to the lead for the rest of
the contest.
Corey Lanoue had a team-high
15 points for the Pioneers. Adam
Przybycien and Andrew Roman
each added nine, while Aaron
Gilman had seven, Jake Allard had
five and Zach Monast with four.
Pathfinder then fell to Pioneer
Valley Christian, 68-49.
The Pioneers had three players in double figures with Allard
at the top with 13, followed by 12
from Lanoue, and 11 from Roman.
Przbycien added four, while John
LaGrant had three, and Monast, A.J.
Oliveira and Brandon Ryan each
had two.
Quabbin heading back to Clark
By Karen A. Lewis
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
BARRE - It’s the little team that
could. For the Quabbin boys varsity
basketball team (9-7, 4-6 Mid B),
many counted them out before the
season even started. But these were
young men on a mission.
Although constantly thought of
as the underdogs, this young Panther
team is only one win away from
entering district playoffs, after a disappointing loss to Groton-Dunstable
(9-7, 7-2 Mid B), 58-50, at their
place last Tuesday.
However, what they have earned
is a coveted spot in the highly anticipated Clark Tournament, held every
year during February vacation.
“Before the season started, that
was my main goal, to make the
Clark,” Quabbin senior tri-captain
Marco Gabrielli said. “Everyone on
the team is excited for this.”
As they should be, because going
to this tournament is by invitation
only and a team has to secure their
spot by proving they are one of a
handful of top performing school
teams in Central Mass.
Monday at 2:45 p.m. at the Clark
gymnasium, the number seven
ranked Panthers will be facing the
number two ranked Shepherd Hill, a
team that Gabrielli and company are
quite familiar with, in the first round
of larger school tournament action.
Shepherd Hill’s big man, 6’4”
senior Michael Rapoza, is a personal
friend of Gabrielli’s, creating that
bond over years of playing hoop
together on various higher level
basketball teams in AAU as well as
playing on teams that have traveled
to Europe and in different places
across the United States. You could
even say they know each other’s
playing secrets.
“Shepherd Hill is a very good
team,” Gabrielli said. “We know a
lot about them. Our main thing is to
take Michael out of the game. We
all have to work together to do that.”
Gabrielli explained that both
teams are similar, with big scoring
guys playing center and a pair of
sophomores who create things in
the back court. They have a decent
3-point shooter in sophomore
John Packard which could evenly
match Panther sophomore Brodie
Coughlin. Packard’s teammate and
classmate Jason O’Regan can make
the needed drives to the basket, a
task that has been accomplished
many times by Quabbin sophomore
Travis Lanpher.
The remaining roster on both
teams are deep, proving it could be
anyone’s game.
“Coach Dex thinks that Shepherd
Hill is probably the toughest team at
Clark,” Gabrielli
said. “If we can
beat them, with a
lot of hard work
we could have a
good chance at
making it to the
championship.”
Gabrielli also
stressed that
nothing is taken
for granted and
the team continues to consider
themselves the
underdogs, working hard to earn
every victory.
With winning
being an obvious
priority, Gabrielli
intends to savor
the moment and
enjoy the experience at his final
rodeo of the Clark Tournament.
“Getting past the first round is
important because if you make it
to the second or third round, they
broadcast it and you get to play
on TV,” Gabrielli said. “It kind of
makes you feel like you’re in the
pros. The atmosphere and being
able to play at a college really brings
up the energy level. And our fans
are great. They’re really supportive
of us.”
Rewinding back to the trek up to
Groton-Dunstable, Crusader Gavin
Keough scoring an impressive game
high 31 points and pulling down
nine rebounds was the biggest thorn
in the Panther’s side that evening.
“Coach said we can learn from
this game and move on,” Gabrielli
remarked.
Quabbin got off to a slow start,
climbing their way back in, but with
Coughlin getting into early foul trouble; things had to be shifted around.
“We were down 11-1 and that
sent us in a quick hole,” Gabrielli
said. “We couldn’t get the momentum back we needed.”
It wasn’t until the third quarter
when Quabbin was able to gain a
two point lead, but it was quickly
taken back when the Crusaders went
on a 16-point run.
“Coach started getting the younger guys in and in the end, they cut
the lead to eight,” Gabrielli stated.
“The younger players have been
really stepping up, especially Jake
Palmer who has been playing some
really good minutes for us. He’s
coming into his role on our team.
He’s a tremendous defender and we
can trust him to guard the best players on the other team. It helps to
enable me and Dan (Salvadore) to
take breaks (from the game).”
Gabrielli scored a team high 17
points in the 58-50 loss, Panther
freshman Colby Smith netted 11 and
Lanpher added eight points.
Quabbin looks for a win Friday
to make it into the District playoffs,
hosting Hudson at 7 p.m.
Karen A. Lewis is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications.
She can be reached at [email protected].
SWCL to realign
11-game league
sked gives Quaboag,
Tantasqua flexibility
By Sean Sweeney
Turley Publications Sports
Correspondent
In a recent vote, the Southern
Worcester County League school
principals have decided they will
re-align its membership starting
with the upcoming school year,
and will freshen up the way
schools schedule games for its athletic programs.
Instead of the current format of
two, six-team divisions, the SWCL
will shuffle the proverbial deck
and place the 12 schools into three
relatively equal divisions of four
teams apiece.
The realignment — the first
major change to the league since
Tantasqua, Shepherd Hill, and
Auburn formed the short-lived
SWCL Central Division prior to
Shepherd Hill’s 2014 departure to
the Mid-Wach leagues — will go
into effect when school resumes in
late August 2016.
Quaboag athletic director Dave
Bouchard confirmed the league’s
realignment plans.
“It’s being done strictly by
October 2015 enrollment,” he
said before the junior varsity boys
tipped off against St. Peter-Marian.
“That’s what will be used for the
upcoming alignment cycle for the
MIAA. It eliminates the concern
that the smallest schools in our
league are competing against the
biggest schools in our league for
division titles.”
Quaboag, the second-smallest school in the SWCL, (enrollment of 396 total high school
students as of Oct. 1, 2015) will
join a four-school division which
includes David Prouty (392),
Millbury (426), and Oxford (424).
Tantasqua, the largest, (1,234) will
be a part of a four-school division
which includes Grafton (831),
Northbridge (605), and Auburn
(698).
The remaining four schools of
Southbridge (515), Bartlett (458),
Leicester (433), and Uxbridge
(549) will also see themselves
grouped together in the third and
final division.
It should be noted the numbers
reported above does not include
special needs students, who, with
several exceptions, usually do not
go out for interscholastic sports,
nor does it include middle school
numbers for those schools who
allow middle school students to
play varsity and sub-varsity athlet-
Current SWCL setup
West
Quaboag
Tantasqua
Bartlett
David Prouty
Southbridge
East
Auburn
Oxford
Millbury
Northbridge
Uxbridge
Grafton
ics.
The new alignment will also
see a change of scheduling setups going forward. Instead of a
mandatory home-and-away setup
for inter-divisional games and one
SWCL crossover game with each
school in the opposite division —
i.e. Quaboag travels to Tantasqua
and vice versa, and playing at or
home to, for example, Uxbridge
once — each school will play its
SWCL fellows once a season per
sport, comprising an 11-game
league schedule.
While Quaboag and Tantasqua
have scheduled solid, non-conference play for their respective
teams in the past — for example,
the Quaboag field hockey team has
been known to schedule matches
with quality Western Mass. competition as well as non-conference
games with Central Mass. Division
1 rival Quabbin, and the Tantasqua
boys’ basketball team has “played
up” against solid Central Mass.
Division 1 competition in Doherty
and Milford, two schools with uptempo styles, right before the postseason begins — the new alignments will give all schools in the
SWCL a greater deal of latitude in
addressing non-conference games
than they had in the past.
The new setup will allow up to
nine open dates to fill with to comprise a fixture list of 20 games —
the traditional schedule for many
schools — prior to postseason
play, with certain exceptions: Boys
basketball teams in the SWCL, of
course, who wish to participate
in the February Vacation Clark
Tournament will more than likely scale that amount back by one
so they are not ineligible for the
MIAA postseason.
Teams may not play more than
22 games a season, and must play
a minimum of 11 to qualify for
postseason play.
“What it does for Quaboag —
and without speaking for Tantasqua
— it allows us the opportunity and
the flexibility to go out and find
games against more similar-sized
schools,” said Bouchard, who
sponsored the league legislation.
“It doesn’t box us in as much, so
flexibility is what it’s about for
us. And if you were to speak to
Fall 2016 setup
Group 1
Quaboag
David Prouty
Millbury
Oxford
Group 2
Tantasqua
Northbridge
Grafton
Auburn
Group 3
Southbridge
Leicester
Bartlett
Uxbridge
Tantasqua, I would suspect they
would think similarly.”
Tantasqua AD Sean Mackin
agrees with his Quaboag counterpart.
“I think everyone benefits from
the new alignment,” Mackin said.
“We now have the opportunity to
have a continued strong league
presence with more than half of
our games from the league and the
chance to play more similar-sized,
non-conference schools. We will
work to have a balanced schedule
for each team and I feel that every
school will benefit.
“Short and sweet, I think it is a
very good move for every school.”
Bouchard notes, though, schools
have the option of scheduling a
second game with its geographically-centered SWCL rivals.
“Quaboag,” he said, “will continue some of the relationships we
have around us, playing second
games. Geographically, it makes
sense. Some of our programs are
in a spot competitively where it
continues to makes sense for us
to do that. Ironically, you may not
see wholesale changes to Southern
Worcester County League schedules, but I think you will see some
differences.”
When the SWCL merged
with the now-defunct Border
Conference in 1995, it maintained
a rigid, 13-school, unbalanced pair
of divisions for years. In the 200910 school year, the league saw a
slight shift as Tantasqua, Shepherd
Hill, and Auburn — three schools
which are competitive across
the board in all sports — broke
from the West and East Divisions
to form a three-team Central
Division, which lasted for four
years.
With Shepherd Hill’s northbound exodus following the 201314 school year, the league subsequently rendered the Central
Division surplus to requirements,
returning Tantasqua to the West
and Auburn to the East the last
two-plus years.
Sean Sweeney is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications.
He can be reached at dforbes@
turley.com.
Mounties turn back Cougars
By Sean Sweeney
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
WARREN - No one can blame
fourth-year Quaboag girls basketball coach Cliff Lanier for not
being too pleased with how his
Cougars finished off last Saturday,
Feb. 6’s matinee with visiting
Monument Mountain.
Much like the boys would some
five hours later, Quaboag let a sixpoint 41-35 lead slip into the ether,
as the Spartans returned to the
northern stretches of the Berkshires
possessing a 51-44 win over the
Cougars at the Den.
The loss drops Quaboag to
9-6 overall headed into this past
Tuesday’s SWCL Showdown
with Bartlett here, before hosting
Leicester on Thursday, Feb. 11 and
their annual tournament the following Monday and Tuesday. The
Cougars will wrap up the regular
season on Monday, Feb. 22, when
they travel to Millbury.
Thanks to its second-place
standing in SWCL West with
no chance for any team to catch
them, Quaboag is into the Central/
West Mass. Division 4 Sectional
Tournament.
Lanier was rather candid in his
post-game thoughts regarding his
team.
“I thought we made some poor
decisions with our shot selection,
too early in the shot clock,” he
said. “Obviously two (late) turnovers; my guards up top didn’t
protect the basketball. (Monument)
went for the ball and took it to us.
I think skill-wise, we’re a better
team, but they definitely had the
energy.
“That team shouldn’t have
scored 51 points against us. That
should never happen. We turned
the ball over a ton of times. It was
ridiculous; we made some of the
worst passes I’ve seen us make all
year. I don’t think we have as much
confidence as we need to have in
ourselves and our teammates, so
when a team comes out like this;
we sometimes end up getting nervous, and when you get nervous,
you don’t play good basketball.”
After trailing the Spartans by
three after the third, the Cougars
looked in the ascendency following a 11-2 run. Kiarra Dorman
took it coast-to-coast and weaved
through the Monument Mountain
defense at her usual Mach Five
speed to pull within a basket before
Meredith Powell sank two from
the line to restore the three-point
advantage.
But a Shaylah Dorman shorty,
one of two at the line by Kiarra,
a layup by Lexi Paquette, and two
hoops by Emma Stanton — the
first a nifty layup in transition
which saw the ball touch practically every inch of the iron before
it tumbled through the cylinder —
put the hosts ahead, 41-35.
Monument’s Anika Helmke
— a tall sophomore with range —
canned a 3-pointer before Powell
scored to pull within a point, 4140.
Paquette scored to restore the
three-point advantage, but the
rest of the way belonged to the
Spartans, as Helmke scored with
just less than a minute to go, right
before the Spartans employed a
stingy 1-3-1 press — a press that
had earlier flummoxed the Cougars
— to keep the ball out of the hosts’
hands.
“I don’t know what we were
doing (with the press),” Lanier
said. “You inbound the ball, you
swing it back to the inbounder, she
swings it to the other wing, we
get it in the middle and then come
back to the side we started on. We
dribbled too much, we dribbled —
we actually had a few times where
the inbounder caught the ball and
dribbled the ball back where we
came from.”
Paquette led the Cougars with
a 21-point effort, while Shaylah
Dorman recorded 11 points along
with 14 rebounds, including 10 on
the defensive glass. Helmke led all
scorers with 22 points.
“I really thought we made her
work hard (for her points),” Lanier
said. “We had some moments
where we lost our focus and gave
her an open shot, because I thought
it was physical and she didn’t like
that; there were a few times where
we switched up on her when Lexi
had to come out and she just went
to the basket and got the rebound.”
Monument Mountain was 17of-20 from the line, while Quaboag
was 10-of-21.
Sean Sweeney is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications.
He can be reached at dforbes@
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February 18, 2016, Ware River News, Page 11
public safety
Behind the Lines in Ware
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
Assault arrest
On Sat., Feb 6, Officer Chris
DeSantis was in the police station
parking lot when he heard screeching of tires on Main Street for a
few seconds, and then it stopped.
He again heard the tires screeching
followed by yelling .He dispatched
to a fight occurring at Bruso’s
Liquor Mart, at 144 West Main St.
He observed a Jeep in front of the
Town Hall, and saw a man, later
identified as Darren Sieger, holding a wooden board. When Sieger
saw the officer he threw the board
in the back of his Jeep and closed
the hatch. There were four parties on the sidewalk watching him.
Officers spoke to the witnesses
who said that the fight originated
at Bruso’s, at which point everyone scattered. One of the witnesses
said that Sieger allegedly tried running his friend over with the Jeep,
then took out the wooden board.
Earlier in the evening, Sieger
had passed by a female and male
party, and begin honking his horn
at them. When asked why he was
honking his horn, Sieger replied
it was because the female was, “a
fat bitch”. The women’s boyfriend
became very angry at which point
Sieger informed the couple that he
was carrying a .45-caliber gun. The
couple left Bruso’s, during which
Sieger allegedly tried running the
parties over several times. He then
exited his vehicle and grabbed a
piece of wood. The witnesses
confirmed this story. When officers interviewed Sieger, he stated
that the parties had tried to attack
him. He said that his wife had been
inside the vehicle, but then ran off
while Sieger grabbed the board to
defend himself. The witnesses said
that he had been alone the whole
time, and no one else had been in
the vehicle. At 11 p.m. Ware Police
arrested Sieger, 30, of 1312 Turket
St. in Hardwick, and charged him
with two counts of assault with a
dangerous weapon, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and disorderly conduct.
Snowblower
incident
On Feb 5 at 2:18 p.m., a Vernon
Street resident reported that her
husband had gotten his hand stuck
in a snowblower. The woman told
police that her husband was wearing gloves and they were afraid to
look at the injury. The couple was
advised to keep pressure on the
hand and to keep it elevated above
his heart while an ambulance was
dispatched to their home. He was
transported to Baystate Mary Lane
Hospital for treatment.
Erratic driving
On Feb. 10 at 3:48 p.m., a man
walked into the station to report
an erratic driver. He said that at
least every Wednesday, a new black
Charger would get behind him
as he drove from West Street and
turned onto Gould Road. The man
reported that the driver was passing cars unsafely during the snowstorm and that he frequently drives
on peoples’ lawns. The witness
described the car as easily identifiable since it is a new black Charger
with decals. He said that the operator of the vehicle was not drunk.
The man told police that the driver
has skills, but that he is “going to
kill someone.”
Ware Fire Log
Between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12,
the Ware Fire Department received
35 total calls. Of these, 27 were
EMS calls—26 for 911 emergency medical transports and one for
a non-emergency medical transport—and eight were fire calls. On
Feb. 6, Engine 3 was dispatched
to 93 Babcock Tavern Road for a
carbon monoxide alarm activation.
On arrival, the unit was found to be
beyond its service life and needed
replacement, and the homeowner
was instructed to do so. Also on Feb.
6, Engine 3 was also dispatched to
352 Palmer Road, Walmart, for an
odor of propane. Two heater units
were found to be leaking, and they
were turned off and red tagged for
repair.
On Feb. 9, Engine 3 was dispatched to 67 Church St. for a carbon monoxide investigation; on
arrival the meter was taken into
the home, but there was no carbon
monoxide present. It was discovered
that there were no carbon monoxide
detectors in the home, and only one
smoke detector. The homeowner was
advised to get a carbon monoxide
detector for each floor of the home,
and several more smoke detectors as
well. On Feb. 10, Engine 3 was dispatched to 19-21 Aspen Street for
fire alarms sounding with no smoke
or fire reported. On arrival the system was sounding and deemed to be
malfunctioning. The property management company was advised to
have an electrician come and check
out the system. On Feb. 11, Engine
3 was again dispatched to 21 Aspen
Street for alarms sounding with no
smoke or fire reported. The system
was deemed to be malfunctioning, and the property management
companies were advised to have an
electrician respond immediately to
make repairs to the system, as this
was the second time in 24 hours
it had occurred. Also on Feb. 11,
a box alarm was struck for 6 East
Street, Weir River Club, for reported
smoke in the building. The cause
was determined to be a faulty heater
in the basement. The unit was shut
down and red tagged, and the positive pressure fan was used to clear
the smoke from the building.
On Feb. 12, Car 3 was dispatched
to 21 Aspen Street for an alarm system malfunction. The matter was
referred to the code enforcement
officer for the department, Deputy
Chief Ed Wloch, for further investigation and possible fines. Also on
Feb. 12, Engine 3 was dispatched
to Babcock Tavern Road at Beaver
Lake for a motor vehicle crash and
fluid spill. The vehicle was removed
from the lake, and the oil pan had
ruptured. Speedy dry was applied
to the roadway after the vehicle had
been towed from the scene.
Ambulance subscriptions have
been mailed out. Ware urges its residents to participate in the program,
as it could save you money.
Burning season has begun. Open
burning permits are available at the
station, and the fee is $10.
The fire department performed
seven 911 and ringdown tests, one
lift assist, daily shift training five
times, two investigations, one smoke
or odor removal, one advanced life
support (ALS) intercept, one tone
test, one transfer, one in-town transfer, shunted three fire alarm boxes,
put three fire alarm boxes back in
service, sent ambulance mutual aid
once, and sent ambulance mutual aid
with no crew once. They responded
to 21 ambulance calls, one carbon
monoxide detector activation due
to a malfunction, six still alarms,
one good intent call, one system
malfunction, one smoke detector
activation due to a malfunction, one
box alarm, two hazardous conditions, and one detector activation
with no fire.
Ware Arrests
WA R E – – B e t w e e n F e b.
5 and Feb. 12, the Ware Police
Department made two arrests.
On Feb 6 at 9:50 p.m., Arthur V.
Castonguay, 58, of 4 Spring St.
was arrested for marked lanes
violation, negligent operation of
a motor vehicle, and OUI liquor.
Editor’s Note: People in
this country are presumed to
be innocent until found guilty
in a court of law. Police provide us with the information
you read on this page as public record information. If you
or any suspect listed here is
found not guilty or has charges dropped or reduced, we will
gladly print that information
as a follow-up upon being presented with documented proof
of the court’s final disposition.
At 11 p.m., Darren Sieger, 30, of
1312 Turkey St. in Hardwick, was
arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon (vehicle), assault with
a dangerous weapon (board), negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and disorderly conduct.
Ware Police Log
Friday, Feb. 5
Property (Lost), Dugan Road, services rendered.
Accident, Vehicle, North and
Vigeant streets, motor vehicle accident under $1,000.
Suspicious Activity or Person,
Church Street, services rendered.
Transport, North Street, services
rendered.
Larceny, Theft Report, Malboeuf
Road, services rendered.
Assist Other Agency, South Street,
services rendered.
Annoying Phone Calls, Sorel
Road, services rendered.
Vandalism, Bondsville Road,
investigation pending.
Fraud, North Street, investigation
pending.
Saturday, Feb. 6
Parking Complaint, West Main
Street, citation issued.
Larceny, Theft Report, Highland
Village, investigation pending.
Neighbor Dispute, Parker Street,
services rendered.
Trash Dumping Complaint, West
Street, area searched negative found.
Disorderly Conduct, Main Street,
services rendered.
Fraud, Oak Ridge Circle, services
rendered.
Burglary or Breaking and Entering,
Highland Village, investigation pending.
Sunday, Feb. 7
Larceny, Theft Report, Highland
Village, investigation pending.
Assist Other Agency, Williston
Drive, services rendered.
Disabled Vehicle, Bacon Road,
referred to other agency.
Monday, Feb. 8
Escort, Eddy Street, advised to
contact police if repeated.
Suspicious Activity or Person,
Westbrook Avenue and Longview
Avenue, services rendered.
Accident, Vehicle, Westbrook
Soliciting, Park Street, services
rendered.
Threat Report, Valley View,
Harassment Complaint, Otis
Erratic Operator Complaint,
Belchertown Road, services rendered.
Accident, Vehicle, North Street,
services rendered.
Fire, Report, East Street, services
rendered.
Missing Person, Monroe Street,
services rendered.
Friday, Feb. 12
Assist Other Agency, North Street,
services rendered.
Parking Complaint, Parker Street,
citation issued.
Traffic Hazard, Fisherdick Road,
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Parking Complaint, Maple Avenue,
citation issued.
Accident, Vehicle, East Street,
Vandalism, West Street, investigation pending.
Fraud, Quarry Street, services rendered.
Animal Complaint, North Street,
services rendered.
Between Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, Ware
police performed 47 investigations,
five welfare checks, one transport,
one escort, cruiser assignments twice,
summons service three times, administrative work 97 times, public service
15 times, court duties twice, provided
general information 23 times, assisted
19 motorists, and officers were wanted 25 times. Police responded to one
report of burglary or breaking and
entering, four reports of lost property,
eight disturbances, seven parking complaints, five reports of soliciting, one
report of a threat, one complaint of
harassment, three animal complaints,
one report of shoplifting, one report of
fire, one report of a missing person, 12
traffic hazards, 13 vehicle accidents,
five reports of suspicious activity or
persons, 21 ambulance requests, six
complaints of an erratic operator, four
parking complaints, four reports of
larceny or theft, 13 motor vehicle violations, one report of annoying phone
calls, 10 burglar alarms, two reports
of vandalism, four reports of fraud,
four disabled vehicles, one neighbor
dispute, one trash dumping complaint
and one report of disorderly conduct.
They assisted five other agencies.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
Disturbance, Cherry Street, services rendered.
Traffic Hazard, Bacon Road,
Investigation, Main Street and
South Street, services rendered.
Assist Motorist, Ross Avenue, services rendered.
Welfare Check, Hillside Village,
services rendered.
Thursday, Feb. 11
Investigation, Third Avenue, services rendered.
Alarm Burglar, West Street, services rendered.
Traffic hazard, West Warren Road,
services rendered.
Soliciting, North Street, services
rendered.
Fraud, Old Poor Farm Road, services rendered.
Hardwick Police Log
Between Feb. 8 and Feb. 15,
Hardwick police made 18 motor
vehicle stops, seven building and
property checks, one welfare
check, five investigations, three
motor vehicle investigations, one
escort or transport, performed
traffic control once, radar once,
and assisted four citizens. Police
responded to one complaint, one
safety hazard, one disabled motor
vehicle, one complaint of motor
vehicle operations, one report of
scam or fraud, one motor vehicle
accident, one animal call, and two
alarms. Two officers were initi-
ated.
There were five 911 calls. Of
these, three were for medical
emergencies, one was for a mental
health emergency, and one was for
a fire. Hardwick police assisted
three other agencies.
obituaries
Amy K. King
WARE –– Amy Katherine
King, 34, passed away peacefully
at home on Monday Feb. 8.
She was the daughter of David
and the late Velma (Dickinson)
King. She was born in Springfield
and lived in Palmer before coming to Ware. She was a graduate of Bay Path College, where
she was currently a candidate for
a master’s degree in psychology.
She worked as a clinical psychologist for Family Continuity of
Worcester. She leaves her children
Tyler King and his father, Rodolfo
Oquendo; Brayden King and his
father, Brian Gillespie; her fiancé,
Chad Moineau, and his children,
Donovan and Maximus; her father,
David King; a sister, Jennifer
King-Maloney, and her husband,
Patrick; a nephew, Dylan Maloney,
as well as many aunts, uncles, and
cousins.
A celebration of life was held
on Friday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. at
the Charbonneau Funeral Home.
Calling hours were held on Friday
from 4 to 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a
memorial fund for Amy’s children.
William P. Knapp
WARE –– William P. Knapp, 96, died
on Feb. 13, 2016. He was born May 4,
191, in South Wardsboro, Vermont, son of
Percy and Emma Knapp.
William proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II and the Korean War. He has lived in
Ware since 2004, previously living in
Bondsville and West Virginia. He worked
for Lizak Construction as a truck driver for 17 years, and also worked for
Brookfield Wire.
He is survived by his wife, Madelaine
(Lamb) Knapp, of Ware, stepdaughter,
Constance Lamb, of Bondsville, and
many nieces and nephews.
All services are private, and Beers &
Story Palmer Funeral Home was entrusted
with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in his memory to
a local food bank. For more information,
please visit www.beersandstory.com.
Lucille M. Pisarczyk
WARE –– Lucille M. (Courchesne)
Pisarczyk, 90, passed away on Tuesday
Feb 9, 2016 in St. Mary’s Health Care
Center in Worcester.
She was the wife of the late Charles
Pisarczyk. She leaves her daughter,
Kim Place, and her husband, Michael,
of Putnam, Connecticut, a sister, Rita
McQuaid, of Ware, and several nephews and nieces. She was born in Ware,
daughter of Hector and Alice (Chagnon)
Courchesne, and was a lifelong resident.
She worked for many years as a cook for
the Ware Public School system. She was
a communicant of St. Mary’s Church,
where she was a member of the Ladies
Guild, and was also a member of the
Daughters’ of Isabella. A funeral Mass
was celebrated on Monday, Feb. 15, at 11
a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, South Street.
Calling hours were held on Monday from
9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Charbonneau
Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St.
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Death notices
King, Amy K.
Died Feb. 8, 2016
Celebration of Life Feb. 12, 2016
Charbonneau Funeral Home
Ware
Pisarczyk, Lucille M.
(Courchesne)
Died Feb. 9, 2016
Funeral Mass Feb. 15, 2016
St. Mary’s Church
Ware
Knapp, William P.
Died Feb. 13, 2016
All services are private
Beers & Story Palmer Funeral
Home
Palmer
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ANTHONY (TONY) KULIG
It’s been three years since
you went to heaven. We miss
your great smile and laugh.
We miss you always being
here, and the way you would
always be there to help with
the younger ones, or Meme
or Pepe. The way you would
always tell everyone, I Love
You, as you were leaving.
There is not a day that goes
by that you are not in our
thoughts or in our memories.
Tony, you are forever in Our Hearts.
With all our love,
Mom, Kevin, Nick, Ashley, Aidan
Meme & Pepe
Aunty Bea & Uncle Bill
Uncle Phillip
Aunty Amy, Mark, Sarah,
Christine, Sheldon, Zoe, Harley
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Classifieds
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For Sale
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Many styles and weaves available.
Call (413)267-9680.
LA-Z-BOY LOVESEAT POWER
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#1660
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on
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and
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firewood.
Wholesale
inquires
welcome. 1-800-373-4500
Flea Market
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1311 Park Street (Rt. 20)
Palmer, MA 01069
Over 130 vendors
Over 8,500 Square feet
6 days a week
Tues-Sat 10-5, Sunday 11-5
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Vendors Welcome, Apply within
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Local family owned since 1986.
HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
Services
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
HANDYMAN SERVICES
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Storm Clean-up
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www.rlhenterprises.net
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WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
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drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies,
driveable
or
lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
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they offer this service in their own
home.
Cleaning Services
CAROL WORKS FOR YOU!
Residential Cleaning Services
Competitive Rates
Call (413)967-8304.
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
2016
Personal & Small Business Tax Returns
"David The Tax Man"
Phone/Fax
413-289-0058
Credit Cards Welcome
[email protected]
David E. Whitney
Notary Public
Sixty-Five Jim Ash Road
Palmer, MA 01069-9814
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ACCOUNTING SERVICES
For Full Accounting & Tax Service
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228 West St., Ware, MA 01082
413-967-8364
588 Center Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
www.ajefinancial.com
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Bruce J. Charwick
62 Jim Ash Road
(413) 283-5596 Palmer, MA 01069
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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
FORBES & SONS PAINTING &
STAINING, LLC Interior- all
applications, wallpaper removal,
drywall restorations, residential/
commercial/ new constructions.
Owner operated since 1985.
Booking Spring exterior work. Free
estimates. Insured. (413)887-1987
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)3489568, (413)204-4841.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates.
413-246-2783 Ron.
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES,
LLC
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Fully insured.
Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 39 years
experience. Fully insured
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
QUABBIN PAINTING INTERIOR/
EXTERIOR PAINTING, handyman, house and deck powerwashing, deck staining, gutters
cleaned.
Prompt
professional
service. Fully insured. Call
413-323-6425
[email protected]
House Cleaning
SHAWN'S PAINTING CO.
We provide a high level of quality
work in a timely fashion:
Interior/Exterior painting and
staining.
Residential/Commercial/New
construction. Wallpaper removal.
Power washing. Call for a free
estimate - (413)668-8149 Brighten up your home with a
fresh coat of paint.
EXPERIENCED
HOUSECLEANING. WILL clean
your home with TLC. Contact
Patti for rates. (413)237-5509.
Plumbing
Industrial, Commerical, Residential
Electrical Installations, Fully Insured
Kenneth F. Lolos
MA Master’s License #A12700
CT Master’s License #E1-125711
169 Ware St., Palmer, MA 01069
413-283-6881 • 413-813-5547 (Mobile)
[email protected]
Finance
SELL
YOUR
STRUCTURED
settlement or annuity payments for
cash now. You don’t have to wait
for your future payments any
longer! Call (800)938-8092.
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painting with this special
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and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
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healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Tree Work
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service.
From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
Pets
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER - Financially needy? Call for
assistance to spay/neuter your cat/dog. (413)565-5383 CONCERNED
CITIZENS FOR ANIMALS.
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
Will you be my Valentine?
Klara is a pocket sized terrier mix,
2 years of age. Klara is a perfect
average rated girl, perfect for a
first time dog owner. Crate trained,
walks great on a leash! Ok with
other dogs! Located in Worcester,
MA, completed application/home
visit/$200 adoption fee.
Applications found at
www.destinysroad
animalrescue.com
Home Improvement
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
A Career You Can Bank On
Activities & Volunteer Coordinator
The Town of Palmer seeks qualified applicants for
the position of Activity & Volunteer Coordinator. The
successful candidate must be organized, detail-oriented,
have the ability to prioritize and multi-task and possess
strong interpersonal & computer skills.
This position performs a variety of duties including
the planning of various COA programs; overseeing
daily activities, recruit, assign, instruct and oversee
volunteers. The position also assists with the planning
and coordination of special events as well as actively
participating; financial planning, assists with the
monthly newsletter and responsible for purchasing
items related to events. This position requires frequent
walking and standing.
Associates degree in Recreation, gerontology, human
services and two (2) years of experience working with
elders is required. Must be ServSafe certified or willing
to get certified.
Applications are available from the Town Manager’s
Office, 4417 Main St. Palmer, MA & townofpalmer.com.
The Town of Palmer is an AA/EOE.
Athol Savings Bank, a community bank with
offices in Athol, Ashburnham, Baldwinville,
Barre, Gardner and Winchendon, has the
following opportunity to join our team:
Assistant Branch Manager
The Assistant Branch Manager will organize
and coordinate the ongoing activities of our
Gardner Branch to meet sales quotas and to
provide for the optimal delivery of customer
service in conformance with ASB policies and
procedures. Will serve as a mentor to the staff
by building high employee satisfaction.
A degree is preferred along with three to five
years experience in a supervisory role within
a retail branch. The successful candidate must
be eligible to register with the Nationwide
Mortgage Licensing System & Registry (NMLS)
and must maintain registration with NMLS as a
registered Mortgage Loan Originator.
Please visit the Careers section on our
website to apply:
http://www.atholsb.com/home/about/careers
Athol Savings Bank is proud to be an
EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V
Call For An
Appointment
The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer.
For more information on tax preparers go to irs.gov.
Income Tax Preparation
Roofing
The starting rate is $15.50 per hour at 35 hours a week.
Flexibility with the weekly schedule is required. This
position does qualify for benefits.
TAX TIME
Kitchen Table Taxes
Painting
K & S Electric
MONEY PAID FOR standing
timber 35 large trees or more. Call
Matt 978-895-7890 for more
information.
Firewood
also
available call 978-249-3568.
RJ
FOSKIT
BUILDING
&
REMODELING. All types of
renovations. References/ insured.
See Yellow Pages. Free estimates
(413)283-8662.
Electrician
Home Improvement
Instruction
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
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Classifieds
Friday
at Noon
Federated Church of Sturbridge & Fiskdale
Job Title: Oĸce Administrator - Part-Ɵme
Reports to: Pastor
Basic FuncƟon and Purpose: To provide 20-25 hours per week operaƟonal support
and administraƟve funcƟon for the church, its oĸcers and paid staī. To provide key
administraƟve/secretarial funcƟons the day-to-day funcƟon of the church in its mission
to the community and its members. The posiƟon is also responsible for the eīecƟve
funcƟoning of the church oĸce and acƟve communicaƟon and coordinaƟon with church
staī and commiƩee chairpersons, while maintaining confidenƟality and discreƟon in
the informaƟon received and communicated. Candidate must be proficient in MicrosoŌ
Windows Professional, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, etc.
EducaƟon and/or Experience: High School Diploma, 3-5 years of experience as Oĸce
Administrator, Secretary or other clerical funcƟon. Excellent typing skills with advanced
computer skills, including knowledge of MicrosoŌ Word, Excel, desktop publishing and
databases (Church Windows preferred)
Language Skills: Strong English and grammar skills to write edit and proofread business
materials. Also, the ability to orally communicate using the English language is a must.
Qualified candidates should send resumes to:
AƩenƟon: Personnel, Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale
8 Maple St., Sturbridge, MA 01566
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Buzzin’ from Town to Town
Classifieds
Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
Help Wanted
ACCEPTING
APPLICATIONS
FOR EXPERIENCED reliable/personable waitstaff. Apply @ Girly’s
Grill, Rt 20, Palmer, across from
Northern Tree (413)284-0005.
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
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE
needed at local golf course. Call
Tom at (413)222-1884.
INSTALLATION
APPRENTICE
WANTED. Willing to train the right
candidate to install wood and gas
stoves. Full time. Great benefit
package
including
medical
insurance. Must be good with
heights. Some heavy lifting
required.
General
contracting
experience preferred. Apply in
person Olde Hadleigh Hearth and
Patio, 119 Willimansett St Rt 33,
South Hadley.
NAIL TECH WANTED for booth
rental $75 weekly. 1st week free!
In busy salon of 17 years. Call
Michele (413)436-9302.
PART TIME LPN, MAP certified
or CNA capable of becoming Med
Certified at BH for Med pour-pass
and direct care.
PART-TIME Kitchen + Dining
Room Service 4 Hrs
PART-TIME housekeeping +
direct care
Possible live-in position for LPN,
CNA or Housekeeper
Brookhaven Assisted Care 19
West Main St., West Brookfield,
MA 508-612-7525
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
WAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION now taking applications for all
positions (skilled laborers, CDL
drivers and licensed equipment
operators). Applications accepted
9:00am- 2:00pm M-F at 2378
Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA
(413)599-1994
Help Wanted
TOWN OF WILBRAHAM
SUMMER JOBS
The
Wilbraham
Recreation
Department
is
looking
for
applicants for seasonal and
temporary 2016 summer positions
as follows: Jr Camp Counselors
(25-35hrs/wk/ $6.40/hr/ July-Aug);
Camp Counselors (30-40hrs/wk/
$8/hr/ July-Aug) must be certified
in CPR & First Aid prior to start;
Admission/Concession
Workers
(15-30hrs/wk/ $8/hr/ June-Aug);
Lifeguards (35-40hrs/wk/ $9/hr/
June-Aug) must have lifeguard
and CPR certification prior to start;
Field Maintenance Worker (40hrs/
$10/hr/ May-Aug/ Sun-Thurs, Fri &
Sat off); More information and an
application is available on our
website at www.wilbraham-ma.gov
under
Employment/Job
Opportunities. Please apply to:
Bryan Litz, Parks & Recreation
Director, 45 C Post Office Park,
Wilbraham,
MA
01095.
Applications accepted until Friday,
March 11, 2016. EOE
YOU MUST FIND the one-stop
career center nearest you and
enter its name and phone number
in the ad! STILLMAN QUALITY
MEATS LLC, HARDWICK, MA
needs
1
temporary
worker
3/1/2016 to 12/15/2016, work
tools,
supplies,
equipment
provided without cost to worker.
Housing will be available without
cost to workers who cannot
reasonably
return
to
their
permanent residence at the end of
the work day. Transportation
reimbursement and subsistence is
provided upon completion of 15
days or 50% of the work contract.
Work is guaranteed for 3/4 of the
workdays during the contract
period. $11.74 per hr. Applicants
apply at, (North Central Career
Center 978-632-5050) or apply for
the job at the nearest local office
of the SWA. Job order #6705806.
General duties include: Seeding,
transplanting, re-labeling plants
after transplanting, tilling the soil,
applying
fertilizer, weeding,
thinning, deadheading, dividing
and splitting mature plant stock,
applying general pesticides under
supervision of licensed applicator.
Picking up, loading, stacking,
lifting haycrop. Plant and harvest
flowers (various varieties) and
hay. Harvesting duties include but
are not limited to picking, cutting,
cleaning,
packing,
bundling,
sorting, foliage stripping, etc.
Other duties include weeding,
cutting, sorting, and arranging cut
flowers. Use hand tools, but not
limited to shovels, hoes, pruners,
machete, knives and ladders. May
set up, operate and repair farm
machinery, repair fences and
repair farm buildings. Ability to
withstand prolonged exposure to
variable
weather
conditions.
Workers are required to bend,
stoop, reach or stand for extended
periods and lift up to 50 pounds on
a frequent basis. 1 month
experience required in work listed.
Health Care
GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain?
Shoulder Pain? Get a painrelieving brace at little or no cost
to you. Medicare Patients, call
Health Hotline now! (800)2796038.
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Alan Varnum
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Michael
McQueston
978-434-1990
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
508-362-0533
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
Worship at 10am and Church School for
Children
“You don’t have to be Episcopal to share the
Word and Fellowship of the Spirit” No matter
who you are or where you have been, You
are welcome.
THE JUBILEE CUPBOARD provides emergency food assistance and is open Thursday from
9 AM until noon. The location is next door to
Trinity Church directly behind the Old Ware Fire
Station. Proof of residence and a Social Security
number are required. Please phone 413-9673274. Donations of non-perishable food are
welcomed by The Jubilee Cupboard during open
hours only. Food may also be donated to The
Jubilee Cupboard at a drop off box at the Big Y
Supermarket in Ware.
AA Thursdays, 8pm
UNITED CHURCH OF WARE
49 Church Street, Ware, MA 01082
413-967-9981
Rev. Charles Taylor
Office Hours: Monday 9-12/Tuesday 8:3012:30/Wed 9-2/Thurs 9-12/Friday closed
Saturday: Worship service 5:00 p.m
(Communion offered each week, Healing
Worship on second Saturday of each month)
Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m.
(Communion offered first Sunday of each
month) Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Sunday
School - 9:00 - 10:20 a.m., Children’s Church
after Children’s Sermon each Sunday, Coffee
hour after service
Tuesday: T.O.P.S. 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Weight Watchers 5:00-7:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s Church
60 South Street, Ware, Tel. 967-5913
Rev. Fr. Jeffrey A. Ballou, Pastor
Rev. Fr. Piotr Calik, Parochial Vicar
Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday at 8:00 a.m., Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.,
Friday at 8:15 a.m., and Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
Confessions: Wednesday 6:00 p.m., Thursday
5:00 p.m., Saturday 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and
one half-hour before every Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration: Thursday 8:30 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
The Holy Rosary is prayed Monday through
Saturday before mass at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:30 p.m.
HOLY CROSS POLISH NATIONAL
CATHOLIC CHURCH
61 Maple St., Ware, Tel. 967-3782
Fr. Senior Fryderyk Banas, Pastor
Sunday: 8 a.m.; Mass: 9:15 a.m.; coffee hour.
Weekday Masses 8 a.m.; School of Christian
Living classes every Sunday at 9:15 a.m.
Liberty Baptist Church
(formerly QVBC)
258A Malbouef Road, Ware
Phone: 413-668-7041 Email: LBC7@gmail.
com
Web: www.lbc7.com
Sunday Service times:
9:30am Prayer and Fellowship
10:00am Bible School
11:00am Worship Service
The LBC family of believers invite you to
join us as we work together to serve God in our
community.
We are dedicated to spiritual growth through
purposeful prayer, truthful teaching, and practical
preaching.
We rely on the Bible as our source of all
Godly wisdom and truth.
We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and
Savior given freely by God and offered to all
who choose to believe in Him.
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
•Heat and hot water included
•Ample Closets
•Fully Applianced
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
•Extra Storage
•24 Hour Maintenance
For Information call
(413)967-7755 EHO
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For Rent
Auto Parts
WARE- 3 BR, 1.5 bath Condo. No
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last.
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tires, glass. Excellent service, junk
car removal. Amherst-Oakham
Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road,
Oakham. 1-800-992-0441.
WARREN- 1 BEDROOM, off
street parking. Call (413)4365600.
WEST WARREN, SMALL 1 BR,
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Vacation Rentals
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in Aruba. The water is safe, and
the dining is fantastic. Walk out to
the beach. 3-bedroom weeks
available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email:
[email protected] for more
information.
Autos Wanted
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
Storage
WARREN 3 BR townhouse, 1,500
sq.ft., w/d hook-ups, gas heat,
nice condition. Pets negotiable
$900/ mo. Good references.
(508)867-2564
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ASAP $600 First, last. Electric
heat. No utilities. No smoking. No
pets (413)262-5245 Lori
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
“An Open and Welcoming Faith Community”
Park & Pleasant Streets
P.O. Box 447, Ware, Massachusetts 01082
413-967-6100 trinityware.org
Jubilee Cupboard – 967-3274
The Right Reverend Douglas J. Fisher
D.Min., D.D. - Bishop Episcopal Diocese
Western Masachusetts
Interim Rector, Rev. Dr. Randall K. Wilburn,
Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm
and by appt, Please call the cell number: 413687-5568
February 18, 2016, Ware River News, Page 13
GEORGE WHITEFIELD
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Main Street, West Brookfield
Tel. (508) 867-5978, (508) 867-3667
(Parsonage)
Rev. Bruce DeWitte
Fellowship is available throughout the
week. Small group ministries are available in
a variety of areas for all ages.
Find us online at http://www.gbgm-umc.
org/whitefield/.
Jubilee Cupboard Hours: Mon 10 a.m. to 12,
Thurs 9 a.m. to 12
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
108 New Braintree Rd., North Brookfield
774-286-1322
SUNDAY SCHEDULE Services start at 10 a.m.
WARE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Assemblies of God
Corner of 8 South St. & Main St., Ware
967-7019, www.warecc.org
Rev. Kris and Teresa Davis
every Wednesday Mid-week Prayer group
7pm
Christianity 101 class 7pm, child care
available
every Saturday Men’s group at 7am
every Sunday: Adult Bible Study 9-10 am
Prayer 9-10 am
Worship Service and Fellowship hour following service 10am
Children’s Church 10am
ALL SAINTS CHURCH
North Street, Ware, Tel. 967-4963
Fr. Edward Fitzgerald, Pastor
Saturday 4 p.m. Mass; Sunday 8 a.m.,
10 a.m., Mass
Daily Masses during the week are at 7 a.m.;
First Friday Adoration 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY CHURCH
3 Oakham Rd., P.O. Box 202
New Braintree 508-867-3306
Pastor Deb Shepard Cell: 413-478-0731
The Tri-Parish Community Church represents the communities of Gilbertville,
Hardwick, and New Braintree. Our service will
begin at 10:00. Bible Study begins on 9/13
at 8:15 am - 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals are
at 9am and Sunday School returns on 9/13
at 10:00 am. We are worshiping at The First
Universalist Church of Hardwick, 9 Ruggles
Hill Rd. Hardwick through December.
All are welcome to worship and join in fellowship and light refreshment following the
service.
Change of Office Hours: Thursdays 10:00
am - 2:00 pm. Corrina Barry, Administrative
Assistant. (508)867-3306 triparish@verizon.
net.
Appointments can be scheduled at either
the Pastor’s office or at your home when
needed. Please contact Pastor Deb to make
arrangements. [email protected] or
(413)478-0731. Beginning 7/6 our Worship
Service move to The First Universalist Church
of Hardwick through the end of the year. From
7/6 - 8/31 Worship will begin at 9:30 am. All
are welcome.
The mission of the Tri-Parish Community
Church is service to God by working together
as a church to alleviate suffering and to foster hope, love and the word of Jesus Christ
among our family and neighbors here and
throughout the world.
It’s always good to have a variety of voices
in the pulpit. Come, support our worship
leaders and enjoy the earlier service.
THE CHURCH OF ST. ALOYSIUS
58 Church St., Gilbertville, Tel. 477-6493
The Rev. Richard Lembo, Pastor
Saturday Confession: 3 p.m.; Vigil Mass: 4 p.m.
Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m.
ST. AUGUSTINE MISSION
98 Church Lane, Wheelwright, MA
413-477-6493
The Rev. Richard Lembo, Pastor
Sunday 9 a.m.
ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH
Main Street, West Warren, Tel. 436-5110
Fr. Dan Becker
MASS SCHEDULE Saturdays 4 p.m.
Quabbin Valley church of Christ
43 Main Street, Ware, MA
Sunday Morning service: 10:30am – 11:30am
For more info James Chaisson
774-200-0542
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.quabbinvalleychurch.net
Kingdom Business R.E.A.C.H
Ministries
(Realistic Evangelistic Active Christian Hearts)
Pastor, Rev. Dr. Errol J. Estridge
58 Main St, Ware, MA Tel. 413-668-9981
email:[email protected]
Tues 6-7pm, Substance Recovery Ministry
Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm, Bible Study
Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm, Women Ministry
Friday 6:00-7:00 pm, Prayer Meeting
Saturday TBA, Men’s Ministry
Sunday 10:30, Sunday Worship
C.H.A.N.C.E. Tutoring Ministry (Children
Having a Nurturing and Caring Environment)
September - May, After school, Monday
- Thursday 4:00-6:00pm
UPPER ROOM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
18 Central St., West Warren, Tel. 436-7559
Joel Hickey, pastor
Sunday: 10 a.m worship; Thursday: 7 p.m.
Intercessory Prayer
Universalist-Unitarian
St. Paul's Church of Palmer
1060 Central St., Palmer, MA, 283-8185
Sunday: 10:00 am service followed by
coffee hour. Children's Religious Education
also at 10:00 am.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Church
10 Milk St., West Brookfield, MA
508-867-6469
[email protected]
Pastor: Rev. David B. Galonek
Deacon: Peter Ryan
Mass Times
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.
First Friday Mass, 6:30 p.m.
First Saturday, 8 a.m.
Saturday Vigil, 4:30 p.m.
Sundays, 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Baptism is on the third Sunday of each month
and a pre-Baptism program is required.
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF
WEST BROOKFIELD, UCC
36 North Main St.,West Brookfield, MA 01585
Tel. 508-867-7078
Rev. Rev. Lisa Durkee Abbott
e-mail: [email protected]
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
Worship: 10 a.m.
Sunday School (ages 5-12): 10 a.m., except
1st Sunday of each month
Youth Group: 10 a.m. on 2nd and 4th
Sundays
Nursery attendant is on duty every Sunday.
The Sharing Cupboard, an ecumenical food
pantry for West Brookfield and Warren residents,
is open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Proof of residency is required and all donations are welcome.
Ware Bible Baptist Church
56a Main St., Ware, Tel. 967-0211
Pastor Jim Van Etten, B.A.D.F.
Sunday: 11 a.m. worship service, nursery
and children’s church, 4 p.m. worship service
Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer
Fellowship
St. Paul Catholic Church
1060 Main Street, Warren, Tel. 436-7327
Fr. Dan Becker
MASS SCHEDULE: Sundays 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Ware Congregation
of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Sunday 9:30 a.m. Public Talk & Watchtower
Study
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Congregation Bible Study
and School
Emmanuel Orthodox
Catholic Church
25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren, MA 01083
(413) 436-5582
Fr. Christopher Nerreau
www.emmanuelorthodox.org
Morning Matins Sundays 9:00am
Confession 2nd Sunday of the month 9:00am
or by appointment
Holy Mass Sunday’s 9:30am
Coffee hour following Mass
Free Community Meal: First Tuesday of the
month. All are welcome
MORTGAGEE’S
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain
mortgage given by Kevin
R. Dineen, Sr. and Tina
M. Dineen to “MERS”,
Mortgage Electronic Reg
istration Systems, Inc., a
separate corporation that
is acting solely as nominee for “Lender”, Coun
trywide Home Loans, Inc.
and its successors and
assigns dated March 10,
2006 and recorded with
the Hampshire County
Registry of Deeds, in
Book 8647, Page 124, as
assigned by Assignment of
Mortgage dated September
13, 2012 and recorded
with Hampshire County
Registry of Deeds, Book
11053, Page 36, of which
mortgage the undersigned
is the present holder, for
breach of the conditions of
said mortgage and for the
purpose of foreclosing the
same will be sold at Public
Auction at 3:00 PM, on
February 26, 2016, on the
premises known as 178
Monson Turnpike Road,
Ware, Massachusetts, the
premises described in said
mortgage, together with
all the rights, easements,
and appurtenances thereto,
to wit:
The land in Ware,
Hampshire County, Mssa
chusetts, being known and
designated as Lot No. One
Hundred Twelve (112) as
shown on said plan of lots
recorded in the Hampshire
County Registry of Deeds
in Book of Plans 101,
Page 38, said lot being
bounded and described as
follows:
WESTERLY by Mon
s o n Tu r n p i k e R o a d ,
ninety-three and 55/100
(93.55) feet;
NORTHERLY by Lot
No. One Hundred Thir
teen (113) as shown on
said plan, one hundred
seventy-nine and 63/100
(179.63) feet;
EASTERLY by land of
owner unknown, eightyfive (85) feet; and
S O U T H E R LY b y
owner unknown, one
hundred eighty-five and
41/100 (185.41) feet.
Being the same prem
ises conveyed to us by
deed of Phillip C. Lam
and Dena A. Lam f/k/
a Dena A. Jones dated
January 27, 2003 recorded with the Hampshire
in Book 7018, Page 241.
“The Grantor(s)
expressly reserve my/our
rights of Homestead and
do not wish to terminate
my/our Homestead by
granting the within conveyance notwithstanding
my/our waiver of such
homestead in the within
mortgage”
Terms of Sale: These
premises are being sold
subject to any and all
unpaid real estate taxes,
water rates, municipal
charges and assessments,
condominium charges,
ex p e n s e s , c o s t s , a n d
assessments, if applicable,
federal tax liens, partition wall rights, statutes,
regulations, zoning, subdivision control, or other
municipal ordinances or
bylaws respecting land
use, configuration, building or approval, or bylaws,
statutes or ordinances
regarding the presence
of lead paint, asbestos or
other toxic substances,
sanitary codes, housing
codes, tenancy, and, to the
extent that they are recorded prior to the above
mortgage, any easements,
rights of way, restrictions,
confirmation or other matters of record.
Purchaser shall also
bear all state and county
deeds excise tax. The
deposit of $5,000.00 is to
be paid in cash or bank
or certified check at the
time and place of the sale,
with the balance of the
purchase price to be paid
by bank or certified check
within thirty (30) days
after the date of the sale,
to be deposited in escrow
with Guaetta and Benson,
LLC, at 73 Princeton
Street, Suite 212, North
Chelmsford, Massachu
setts.
In the event that the
successful bidder at the
foreclosure sale shall
default in purchasing the
within described property
according to the terms of
this Notice of Sale and/
or the terms of the Mem
orandum of Sale executed
at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee
reserves the right to sell
the property by foreclosure deed to the second
highest bidder or, thereafter, to the next highest
bidders, providing that
said bidder shall deposit with said attorney, the
amount of the required
deposit as set forth herein
within five (5) business
days after written notice
of the default of the previous highest bidder.
Other terms, if any, are
to be announced at the
sale.
Present holder
of said mortgage
U.S. Bank, National
Association, as Trustee
for the Holders of
the Structured Asset
Investment
Loan Trust 2006-3
by its Attorneys
Guaetta and Benson, LLC
Peter V. Guaetta,
Esquire, P.O. Box 519
Chelmsford, MA 01824
January 27, 2016
2/4,2/11,2/18/16
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE'S
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale
contained in a certain
mortgage given by Daniel
J. Choquette and Desiree
Choquette to U.S. Bank
National Association, ND,
dated March 28, 2007 and
recorded with the Hamp
shire County Registry
legal notices
of Deeds at Book 9100,
Page 282, of which mortgage the undersigned is
the present holder , for
breach of the conditions
of said mortgage and for
the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold
at Public Auction at 10:00
a.m. on March 8, 2016,
on the mortgaged premises located at 73 North
Street, Ware, Hampshire
County, Massachusetts, all
and singular the premises
described in said mortgage,
TO WIT:
THE LAND WITH
THE BUILDINGS
T H E R E O N
SITUATED IN WARE,
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY,
C O M M O N W E A LT H
OF MASSACHUSETTS
KNOWN AND BEING
NUMBERED: 73 NORTH
STREET BEING DES
CRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
W E S T E R LY: B Y
N O RT H S T R E E T,
NINETY ONE AND
62/100 (91.62) FEET;
N O RT H E R LY: B Y
HIGH STREET, SIXTY
SEVEN AND 87/100
(67.87) FEET;
E A S T E R LY: B Y
LAND NOW OR
F O R M E R LY
OF
MCKENNEY, EIGHT
FIVE AND 46/100 (85.46)
FEET;
S O U T H E R LY:
BY LAND NOW
O R F O R M E R LY O F
HELANSON, FORTYNINE AND 72/100
(49.72) FEET.
BEING the same
property as conveyed to
Daniel J. Choquette and
Desiree Choquette by
Deed recorded 08/08/00
in Book 6001, Page 138.
Parcel/Tax 1.D. #: 61
265
Commonly known as:
73 North Street, Ware,
MA 01082
For mortgagor's(s')
title see deed recorded
with Hampshire County
Registry of Deeds in Book
6001, Page 138.
These premises will be
sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of
way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens
or claims in the nature
of liens, improvements,
public assessments, any
and all unpaid taxes, tax
titles, tax liens, water and
sewer liens and any other
municipal assessments or
liens or existing encumbrances of record which
are in force and are applicable, having priority over
said mortgage, whether
or not reference to such
restrictions, easements,
improvements, liens or
encumbrances is made in
the deed.
TERMS OF SALE:
A deposit of Five
Thousand ($5,000.00)
D o l l a r s b y c e r t i fi e d
or bank check will be
required to be paid by the
purchaser at the time and
place of sale. The balance
is to be paid by certified
or bank check at Harmon
Law Offices, P.C., 150
California Street, Newton,
Massachusetts 02458,
or by mail to P.O. Box
610389, Newton High
l a n d s , M a s sa c h u s e t t s
02461-0389, within thirty
(30) days from the date of
sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of
the purchase price. The
description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the
event of an error in this
publication.
Other terms, if any, to
be announced at the sale.
U.S. BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
SUCCESSOR BY
MERGER TO U.S.
BANK NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION, ND
Present holder
of said mortgage
By its Attorneys,
HARMON LAW
OFFICES, P.C.
150 California Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 558-0500
201104-0725 - PRP
2/11,2/18,2/25/16
LEGAL NOTICE
MORTGAGEE'S
SALE OF
REAL ESTATE
By virtue of and in
execution of the Power
of Sale contained in a
certain mortgage given
by Jennifer S. Switzer
and David B. Switzer
to Countrywide Funding
Corporation, dated Febru
ary 8, 1996 and recorded at Hampshire County
Registry of Deeds in
Book 4822, Page 151 of
which mortgage Bank of
America, N.A. is the present holder by assignment
from Countrywide Home
Loans, Inc., f/k/a Country
wide Funding Corporation
to Bank of America, N.A.
dated November 7, 2013
recorded at Hampshire
in Book 11530, Page 327,
for breach of conditions
of said mortgage and for
the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located
at 7 Williams Street,
Ware, MA 01082 will be
sold at a Public Auction
at 1:00PM on March 10,
2016, at the mortgaged
premises, more particularly described below, all
and singular the premises
described in said mortgage, to wit:
That certain parcel of
real estate, with an undivided one-half of a double
dwelling house and wood
house thereon, situate in
Ware, Hampshire County,
Massachusetts, being
more particularly bounded
and described as follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of the lot on
land formerly of one
Ryan;
thence WESTERLY
on land formerly of said
Ryan about 134 feet, more
or less, to a stake and
stones on land formerly of
L. Fairbanks;
thence NORTHERLY
Public Announcement Concerning Establishment of a
Satellite Emergency Facility of Baystate Wing Hospital at
Baystate Mary Lane Facility in Ware, Massachusetts
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public meeting on an application and proposal
to operate a satellite emergency facility (the “Application”) filed on February 5, 2016 by
Baystate Wing Hospital Corporation (“BWH”), 40 Wright Street, Palmer, MA 01069. BWH
and Baystate Mary Lane Hospital Corporation (“BMLH”), 85 South Street, Ware, MA 01082,
have entered into an agreement through which, subject to regulatory approvals, BMLH
shall merge with and into BWH and BWH shall be the surviving entity operated under a
single hospital license (the “Transaction”). As part of the proposed Transaction, the facility
currently located at BMLH’s main campus in Ware, including its emergency department,
will be a satellite facility under BWH’s hospital license. In the Application, BWH seeks
approval to operate the satellite emergency facility at the site of BMLH’s current emergency
department at 85 South Street, Ware, MA 01082. There will be no change in the emergency
services provided at that location or at the BWH emergency department in Palmer, MA.
Following the consummation of the proposed Transaction, all inpatient medical and surgical
care and most observation care currently provided at BMLH will be provided at BWH. The
public meeting on the Application will be held on March 21, 2016, commencing at 6:30 p.m.
at Ware Town Hall, 126 Main Street, #C, Ware, MA 01082. All persons wishing to make
their views known regarding the Application will be afforded an opportunity to present their
comments at the meeting. Persons with disabilities needing special accommodations at the
meeting should call 413-967-2296 in advance of the meeting.
on land formerly of
Fairbanks 75 feet, more or
less, to land formerly of
Peter Murphy;
thence EASTERLY
through the middle of said
house on the described
premises on land formerly of said Peter Murphy
about 119 feet, more or
less, to Williams Street;
and
thence SOUTHERLY
on said Williams Street
about 75 feet, more or
less, to the place of beginning.
For mortgagor’s title
see deed recorded with
the Hampshire County
Book 4822, Page 149.
See also Deed recorded in
said Registry of Deeds in
Book10542, Page 48.
The premises will be
sold subject to any and
all unpaid taxes and other
municipal assessments and
liens, and subject to prior
liens or other enforceable
encumbrances of record
entitled to precedence
over this mortgage, and
subject to and with the
benefit of all easements,
restrictions, reservations
and conditions of record
and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession.
Cash, cashier's or certified check in the sum
of $5,000.00 as a deposit
must be shown at the time
and place of the sale in
order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder
and its designee(s) are
exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign
written Memorandum of
Sale upon acceptance of
bid; balance of purchase
price payable in cash or
by certified check in thirty
(30) days from the date
of the sale at the offices
of mortgagee's attorney,
Korde & Associates, P.C.,
321 Billerica Road, Suite
210, Chelmsford, MA
01824-4100 or such other
time as may be designated
by mortgagee. The des
cription for the premises
contained in said mortgage shall control in the
event of a typographical
error in this publication.
Other terms to be
announced at the sale.
Bank of America, N.A.
Korde & Associates, P.C.
321 Billerica Road
Suite 210
Chelmsford, MA
01824-4100
(978) 256-1500
Switzer, David,
15-020975,
2/11,2/18,2/25/16
Legal Notice
The Annual Meeting
of Corporators of Country
Bank for Savings will be
held at Old Sturbridge
Village, Oliver Wight
Tav e r n o n M o n d a y,
March 14, 2016 at 5:30
pm, for the election of
Corporators, Trustees and
Officers, and for any other
business that may legally
come before the meeting.
Robert M. Kennedy
Clerk of the Corporation
2/18/16
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
Premises: 73 Beaver
Lake Road, Ware, MA
By virtue and in execution of the Power of
Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by
Robert J. Gingras to
Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems,
Inc., as nominee for 1800-East-West Mortgage
Co., Inc., and now held
by Bank of America, N.A.
s/b/m BAC Home Loans
Servicing, LP, said mortgage dated June 6, 2005,
and recorded with the
Hampshire County Reg
istry of Deeds in Book
8290, Page 151, said
mortgage was assigned
from Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.,
as nominee for 1-800East-West Mortgage Co.,
Inc., to BAC Home Loans
Servicing, LP by assignment dated 5/15/2009
and recorded with said
Book 9816 at Page 139;
for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be
sold at Public Auction on
March 10, 2016 at 11:00
AM Local Time upon the
premises, all and singular
the premises described in
said mortgage, to wit:
All that certain piece
or parcel of land with the
buildings and improvements thereon, located in
the Town of Ware, Coun
ty of Hampshire of and
Commonwealth of Mass
achusetts, being known
and designated as Lot No.
FIVE (5), as shown on
PLAN OF LOTS recorded with the Hampshire
County Registry of Deeds,
Book of Plans 77, Page 5,
said lot being more particularly bounded and
described as follows:
SOUTHWESTERLY:
by Miner Road, a total
distance of 100.01 feet;
NORTHWESTERLY:
by Lot No. Six (6) as
shown on said plan,
154.39 feet;
NORTHEASTERLY:
by land or owner
unknown, 99.87 feet; and
SOUTHEASTERLY:
by Lot No. Four (4), as
s h ow n o n s a i d m a p ,
155.56 feet.
Containing 15,532
square feet of land.
The description of the
property contained in the
mortgage shall control in
the event of a typographical error in this publication.
For Mortgagor's Title
see deed dated 6/03/2005,
and recorded in the Hamp
shire County Registry
of Deeds, in Book 8290,
Page 149.
TERMS OF SALE:
Said premises will be
sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax
titles, municipal liens and
assessments, if any, which
take precedence over
the said mortgage above
described.
FIVE THOUSAND
($5,000.00) Dollars of
the purchase price must
be paid in cash, certified
check, bank treasurer's or
cashier's check at the time
and place of the sale by
the purchaser. The balance
of the purchase price shall
be paid in cash, certified
check, bank treasurer's
or cashier's check within
thirty (30) days after the
date of sale.
Other terms to be
announced at the sale.
Shechtman Halperin
Savage, LLP
1080 Main Street,
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Pawtucket, RI 02860
Attorney for Bank of
America, N.A.
Present Holder
of the Mortgage
(401) 272-1400
-876300-126174500
2/18,2/25,3/3/16
MORTGAGEE’S
NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of
Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by
Maxwell C Labier to
Wells Fargo Bank, N. A.,
dated November 4, 2009
and recorded with the
Hampshire County Reg
istry of Deeds at Book
10014, Page 151; of which
Mortgage the undersigned
is the present holder for
breach of the conditions
of said Mortgage and for
the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at
Public Auction at 1:00
PM on March 10, 2016 at
14 Williams Street, Ware,
MA, all and singular the
premises described in said
Mortgage, to wit:
The land, with the
buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at the
intersection of the easterly
line of Williams Street
and the northerly line of
Clifford Avenue; thence
E a s t e r l y o n C l i ff o r d
Avenue to the southwesterly comer of land formerly of John T. Mont
gomery; thence Northerly
Montgomery about one
hundred (I 00) feet to
land formerly of Bridget
Gormley; thence Westerly
Gormley to said Williams
Street; thence Southerly
on said Williams Street
about one hundred (100)
feet to the place of beginning. Being the same
premises conveyed to
Maxwell C. Labier by
deed of Household Fin
ance Corporation, II
recorded with the Hamp
shire County Registry of
Deeds just prior hereto.
The premises are to be
sold subject to and with
the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws,
liens, attorney’s fees and
costs pursuant to M.G.L.
Ch.183A, unpaid taxes,
tax titles, water bills,
municipal liens and
assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.
TERMS OF SALE:
WE
A deposit of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS
AND 00 CENTS
($5,000.00) in the form
of a certified check,
bank treasurer’s check
or money order will be
required to be delivered at
or before the time the bid
is offered. The successful bidder will be required
to execute a Foreclosure
Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the
bidding. The balance of
the purchase price shall
be paid within thirty (30)
days from the sale date
in the form of a certified
check, bank treasurer’s
check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s
attorney. The Mortgagee
reserves the right to bid
at the sale, to reject any
and all bids, to continue
the sale and to amend the
terms of the sale by written or oral announcement
made before or during the
foreclosure sale. If the
sale is set aside for any
reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled
only to a return of the
deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the
Mortgagor, the Mortgagee
or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of
the premises contained
in said mortgage shall
control in the event of an
error in this publication.
TIME WILL BE OF THE
ESSENCE.
Other terms if any, to
be announced at the sale.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Present Holder
of said Mortgage,
By Its Attorneys,
ORLANS MORAN PLLC
PO Box 540540
Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: (781) 790-7800
15-011315
2/18,2/25,3/3/16
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Thank you.
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