June 17, 2016 - Southwick Suffield New
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June 17, 2016 - Southwick Suffield New
Serving Granville • Southwick • Tolland • Westfield Local news. Local stories. Local advertisers. The Southwick News Vol. 35 • No. 15 June 17, 2016 School will take 1-year shot at hockey Parents pick up price to put new JV team on ice By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected] Rams upset in quarterfinals Sports, 7 SOUTHWICK – Ice hockey will be coming to the Southwick Regional School. Last Tuesday night, the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School Committee voted in favor of establishing a junior varsity ice hockey program that would play the 201617 winter season. The decision came after a parent group petitioned the school district and the committee in support of the sport. Superintendent John Barry, who will retire at the end of the year, said he recommended a one-year approval because he believed there were enough students to get the program started, and is hopeful it will garner interest to become a full-fledged varsity program. Ice hockey has been a tough sell for the School Committee in past years because of its high cost, the size of the district, and the fact there is no feeder program in Southwick. The majority of students from Southwick who play hockey participate in Westfield youth programs, then move on to travel teams, and even transfer out of the district via school choice to play high school level hockey. Patrick Jubb led the parents group to a School Committee meeting in early April. He pre• See Hockey, page 13 Island time Input sought at water permit Southwick, 3 No contests on Tuesday ballot Tolland, 2 Figurine honors baseball history westfield, 5 Third graders enjoy a Hawaiian-themed picnic lunch at Powder Mill School Field Day on June 2. More photos, page 9. Disc golf plan awaits Planning Board’s approval By Michael J. Ballway [email protected] Local students win scholarship Youth, 10 Contact us 413-786-7747 [email protected] Turley Publications photo by Gregory A. Scibelli SOUTHWICK – Freda Brown, a John Mason Road resident, is close to gaining approval for a disc golf course on 115 acres behind her home. She’s been looking for a use for the land—currently home to agricultural fields, a forest and a motocross track—since inheriting it 16 years ago. “My main focus has always been … to not have a development in my backyard,” she said. “I think the land is too beautiful to be put into a development. My focus has always been to find something that is sustainable and would be good for the town, good for me and good for “I think the land is too beautiful to be put into a development. My focus has always been to find something that is sustainable and would be good for the town, good for me and good for the environment.” - Freda Brown the environment.” The land would yield 40 house lots if subdivided, Brown said. She said she’d like to see it remain undeveloped, but needs to generate some revenue. She had considered running a vineyard, but found disc golf — which allows the public to also enjoy the property — the perfect fit. “It’s an activity that can be a family activity, where families can learn a lifetime sport together,” she said. “It will be an affordable outdoor activity where they don’t have to by special equipment or special uniforms, and it’s in a safe location.” The project is still awaiting Planning Board approval, but the only objections from neighbors were to an earlier plan that would have seen up to 4,000 cubic yards of earth removal to build the parking lot. She relocated the proposed parking lot in April so that the plan now involves less than 1,000 cubic yards of excavation, the amount allowed by right in any building project. Entry to the disc golf facility would follow an existing gravel farm path off John Mason Road near the northern end of the street, 500 feet south of Fred Jackson Road. This access road will be widened, but not paved. The parking lot and “pro shop” • See Golf, page 13 Around Town Uncontested slate on June 21 ballots TOLLAND — There are no contested races on the town ballot Tuesday, June 21, in Tolland. At the town caucus on April 11, voters nominated several incumbents for re-election: Andi DeSanto for library trustees, three-year term; Margaret McClellan for treasurer and collector, both three-year terms; Susan Moore for assessor, three years; Eric Munson Jr. for selectman, three years; Thomas Suntime Reading isn’t just for kids Paine for Planning Board, five years; and Susan Voudren for town clerk, three years. For the unexpired two-year seat on the Planning Board, caucus members nominated Jeff LaCasse. No other candidates will appear on the ballot. There are no ballot questions this year. Polls will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Public Safety Complex, 206 W. Granville Road. American Red Cross to hold blood drives The American Red Cross will hold blood drives in several towns in June, including Southwick and Westfield: • 1-6 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick. • 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, at Amelia Park Ice Arena, 21 S. Broad St., Westfield. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a lifesaving blood transfusion. The Red ‘Mysterious’ program open to adults and teens SOUTHWICK — On June 27 at 6:30 p.m., Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe will present her Mysterious Massachusetts program at the Southwick Public Library. Every state has its ghost stories, but no other state has the Dover Demon or the Cobble Mountain Critter. Adults and teens are invited for an examination of the most famous cases of Massachusetts paranormal history. The library is at 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick. Funding for this program is provided by the Southwick Cultural Council. Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers nationwide. Donors of all blood types are currently needed. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800733-2767. SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Public Library kicks off its six–week Suntime Reading Program on Saturday, June 25, with miniature golf. A 10-hole golf course will be set up throughout the library. Clubs, golf balls and score sheets will be provided. This year’s adult reading program slogan is “Exercise your mind. READ!” Adults wishing to participate will have the opportunity to win prizes every week. A sign-up sheet will be available at the circulation desk. Adults need to provide their name, phone number and library card number. Each time participants visit the library and have read a book, they will receive a chance for the week- Humason helped craft new records law BOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker this month signed an overhaul of state public records laws, according to the State House News Service. The bill, signed June 3, had been unanimously approved by the state House and Senate on May 25, said state Sen. Donald Humason, who served on the conference committee that authored the final version. “Transparency and openness in government are central to a healthy democracy, and this bill moves us in the right direction at the state and local levels,” said Humason. “It was an honor to serve on the conference committee that dealt with an issue as important as access to public records, and I am delighted that our final product has received unanimous support from our colleagues.” The public records law aims to ensure fair accessibility of government documents at the state and local levels for members of the public. It had not been updated since 1973. New provisions include clear compliance timelines for state agencies and municipalities and caps on fees that can be levied on record requestors. In an effort to bring state and local public records into the 21st century, the legislation also calls for easier accessibility to electronic public records from public agencies. Humason, who represents Agawam and 10 other cities and SOUTHWICK—The Southwick Public Library’s Color, Chat and Cookies group will meet for an evening of relaxation and no stress from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 20. All adults are welcome to participate in coloring, chatting and Yoga returns TOLLAND — Yoga will again be offered at the Tolland Public Safety Complex every Thursday. Classes begin at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 23, and continue weekly through August. Sue Cronin will again lead the program, which is open to residents of all towns and all ages. Cost is $5 per session for each participant. This program is sponsored by the Tolland Council on Aging. PICK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES Tuesday-Sunday 8am-2pm Brown’s Provin Mt Farm 461 Northwest St., Feeding Hills (Weather & Supply 413-786-0495 Permitting) brownsprovinmtfarm.com The Southwick News towns, was one of three senators appointed to the conference committee that was tasked with crafting compromise legislation between differing versions of the bill that were previously passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives. “My goal from the very beginning of our consideration of this bill was to deliver a bill that is easy to understand, serves the public interest, and ensures that our big cities and small, rural towns are able to comply,” Humason said. “I am proud to say we held true to that goal and our final bill reflects that.” The text of the law can be viewed at https:// malegislature.gov/Bills/189/ House/H4333. Coloring books, cookies Monday Watercolor painting fundraiser enjoying a snack of coffee, tea and cookies. All materials are provided by the library, but participants may bring their own colored pencils, etc., if they wish. No registration is required. The library is at 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick. SOUTHWICK — Local artist Denise Griffin is offering watercolor painting classes at the Southwick Public Library monthly. The cost for the 90minute class is $15. This month’s class will be on Friday, June 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday car wash to aid Rivera Benefit Car Show AGAWAM — The Friends of Jaime S. Rivera will hold a car wash from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at Sacred Heart Church, 1103 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Cost is $5 per car. Rain date is June 25. All proceeds from the car wash will be used to help fund the ninth annual Benefit Car Show on July 24 at the Southwick Recreation Center, 64 Powder Mill Road in honor of Jaime S. Rivera. Rain date is July 31. Proceeds from the car show will benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. For more information, visit www.friendsofjaimesrivera. com. MOO-LICIOUS FARM Page • ly drawing. The program ends on Aug. 2. At the end of each week, a chance will be drawn. The winner will receive a gift certificate for a local business plus some books. A Tic-Tac-Toe card will be available for those interested. Those that complete a TicTac-Toe card will get an extra chance for the weekly drawing. • June 17, 2016 Great Menu HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Fun at the Moo Mondays at 11:00 FREE Half Hour Program for Kids CHANGES WEEKLY Indoor Seating 258 Feeding Hills Rd. Southwick (Across from Calabrese Farms) OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 11 AM - 9:00 PM www.mooliciousfarm.com Griffin will donate a portion of the class fee to the library. All materials necessary for this program will be provided. To register, call 413-569-1221, ext. 2, or go to the circulation desk at the library, 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick. Senior Center to hold free hearing clinic SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Senior Center will hold a free hearing clinic by Ear Masters Monday, July 25, starting at 9:30 a.m. Hearing aids may be cleaned at this time and free batteries are offered. To make an appointment, call 413-569-5498. The Senior Center is at 454 College Highway, Southwick. NEWS & FEATURES As a paper of record, we attempt to cover all general news, personality profiles, and community features that we know about. This includes all selectmen and school committee meetings as well as spot planning board, board of health, finance, and other town meetings determined by the issue’s relevance to our readers. There are the annual major community event features that we should always cover, but we are more than open to suggestions of other features to celebrate the fabric of our communities and their many interesting occupants. Our loyal advertisers provide funding for this paid staff coverage. For more information on news or community features for The Southwick News, please email mballway@turley. com. Around Town Emergency communications exercise slated for June 25-26 SOUTHWICK — All are invited to observe the Southwick Emergency M a n a g e m e n t A g e n c y ’s response to the annual national 24-hour emergency communications exercise later this month. SEMA and emergency management agencies from neighboring communities will test their communications capabilities at the town’s alternate emergency operations facility, at the new Department of Public Works building at 661 College Highway, Southwick, from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26. Those who visit while the exercise is in progress will have a chance to receive disaster information and observe the town’s emergency amateur radio capabilities in action. For more information on the exercise, contact SEMA at 413-569-0308. New water guidelines topic of meeting SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Board of Water Commissioners is hosting a public informational meeting to discuss the upcoming Water Withdrawal Permit Renewal on Monday, June 20, at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium at 454 College Highway. This meeting is open to all interested parties. The town’s current Water Withdrawal Permit expires in November, and the town is in the process of renewing this permit through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The new permit guidelines will impose new restrictions on the town and all water users. The impacts could include restrictions on outdoor water use, limit the town’s ability to expand the water system to new users and require changes to the rate structure, among other items. “We’re looking at cost-effective and creative ways to meet those permit restrictions,” said Public Works Director Randal Brown. “Right now, we draw at our peak capacity.” Brown said the town could find it difficult to supply water to a new industrial user, if a water-intensive manufacturer, for example, were to ask about relocating to town. Additionally, Brown said one-third of town residences, generally in the western half of town, are not connected to the public water supply. The town received a Sustainable Water Management Initiative Grant from MassDEP to help identify creative ways to comply with the new permit requirements. This effort is being headed by Abt Associates and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. At this informational meeting, Abt and PVPC will provide an overview of the new permit and give their recommendations on how the town could meet the new permit requirements while maximizing water withdrawals through new policies, water conservation measures, educational outreach, capital improvements, and agreements with other communities. Anyone with questions should contact the town Department of Public Works at 413-569-6772. Spaces available for church yard sale Strawberry supper GRANVILLE — The West Granville Congregational Church at 1580 Main Road, Granville, will host its second annual Church Yard Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Deborah Boulanger at 413-357-6360 or email WGCongChurch@aol. com. There is no charge for the space, but donations will be gratefully accepted. Each person will be responsible for his or her own items. Send us your news & photos: [email protected] SOUTHWICK — Southwick Congregational Church at 488 College Highway will hold a Strawberry Supper at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The menu will include ham, baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, strawberry shortcake and whipped cream, and a beverage. Cost is $14 for adults and $7 for children. For reservations, call the church office at 413-5696362. Church dinner to benefit ‘Home Base’ program AGAWAM — The Agawam United Methodist Church at 459 Mill St., Feeding Hills, will host its first “Home Base” benefit dinner next week, and is asking for help from the community. Each day, one service member and 22 veterans take their lives due to the effects of the “Invisible Wounds of War.” Home Base is a Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program, dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for service members, post-9/11 veterans and their families through clinical care, wellness, education and research. Following the 2007 World Series win, Red Sox players met with wounded veterans at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and learned of the challenges that many of our veterans were facing. Home Base is the first partnership of its kind in the nation. On Saturday, June 25, at 6 p.m., the Agawam United Methodist Church will be offering a homemade ziti and meatball dinner, bread, salad, beverage and freshly baked desserts. All proceeds will benefit the Home Base program. Tickets are limited. To make a reservation, call Shawn at 413-2621726. 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Whether it was a firm talking-to for breaking a rule, teaching a new skill or life lesson, or simply going to work to provide for the family, the examples and dedication have made a significant impact. The holiday itself has its start in Washington state, when it was first celebrated on July 19, 1910. It survived a movement during the ’20s and ’30s to scrap the celebration of individual holidays for parents in favor of “Parents Day.” That idea lost traction during the Great Depression and World War II, when merchants realized the holiday could be used to promote sales of men’s goods, and patriots saw it as a way to honor the (predominantly male) troops overseas. Interestingly, while states and communities had been celebrating fathers since the turn of the last century, it was not until 1972 that the holiday was officially recognized across the country – the likely reason being that fathers don’t have the same commercial appeal that mothers do. Maybe fathers aren’t as likely to want flowers or ornate gifts, and at least anecdotally, can be difficult to shop for. No matter. It doesn’t cost anything to commemorate good work. There’s no standard manual for raising a child and regardless of whether there was a second parent to assist in the process, molding a human being into a functioning member of society was no easy task. There were sporting events, dance recitals and school field trips. There were trips to and from the doctor’s office — both scheduled and emergency. Regardless of whether mom was the first to give love or the first to hear secrets, dad was usually there to fix “it” whenever “it” broke. He was there to help learn to ride a bike or throw and kick a ball. He volunteered as a coach – even when he had no idea how to play. Most noticeably, he was a rock, strong during the hard times, even when he had to mask the crumbling on the inside. Whether you get him a gift or take him out to a meal this Sunday, remember to say “Thank you, dad, for being you, and for all you do.” What do you think? Send your letter to the editor to [email protected]. DOUGLAS L. TURLEY Vice President MANAGING EDITOR Michael J. Ballway ADVERTISING SALES John Baskin SPORTS EDITOR Dave Forbes Ali coverage recalls how we watched fights U pon reading about the death of eras were placed so that we could watch each Muhammad Ali, and the subsequent fighter come down the aisle in their brightly TV, newspaper, and other media colored robes and get into their corner with recalling the events of his life, it also brought their corner man and their “cut man” (to along my memories of that time of life. treat gashes they might get in the course of Professional boxing was a heavily promot- a round). The referee would pull down the ed sport in the late 1930s, ’40s, ’50s and ’60s. mike and an announcer would tell the world, It was the era of Joe Louis, Max Schmelling, “a heavyweight fight for the Championship Maxie Baer. Following along of the World ... fifteen rounds came Leon Spinks and Rocky and may the best man win!” Marciano. Then, of course, the The referee would call the group including George Foreman men into the center of the and of course Muhammad Ali. ring and tell them, “No below Newspapers, magazines, blows, no kidney punches, go and TV, such as it was, and to a neutral corner when there Movietone News, were loaded is a knockdown, make it a clear with daily details. fight, go back to your corner.” What boxers are signed on Shortly after, the bell would to fight for the championship? ring for the first round. Where will they train? Who is Usually these fights took the manager of each fighter? place on a Friday night. Gillette Where will the fight take place? was the sponsor of the TV. On When? What time? Will it be Friday night we would be at our televised? Temple Sinai for Sabbath serAfter these questions were vices. Our rabbi was Herman Jay Berger answered came the informaSnyder. Rabbi Snyder was a big tion about the training camp fan of boxing. He had a wrist for the boxers. Some of the watch that had a quiet alarm. fighters went to western New Jersey, to a He would set the alarm for 9 p.m. place called Pompton Lakes. Other fightThe fights would begin at 10 p.m. That ers went to upstate New York. From there, would allow Rabbi Snyder to finish his serwe received daily reports on the road work, mon, conclude the service, have a cup of tea what celebrities came to visit, who sparred with congregants and get home for the openwith them, and we were treated to news ing bell. about daily deliveries of hundreds of pounds In our family, a big fan of boxing was my of steaks and chops and other goodies for the mom’s second husband. His favorite spot to boxers and their retinue of hangers-on. watch the fights was on the edge of the bed. A week before the actual fight they moved Over time, the bed would slope down like a to the city. Usually it was New York. The ski jump. But he loved the fights and would fight would normally take place in Madison not watch them anywhere but on the edge of Square Garden, the same garden as today’s the bed. basketball championships. The reporters Now, championship boxing takes place in were all over the fighters, their managers, the casinos like Foxwoods, or in Las Vegas and any one that they could get a story from. or Macao. Tickets are $500 and up. To watch Each camp would tell the reporters how their them on closed circuit TV is a minimum of guy was going to demolish his opponent! $75. The actual day before the match was the So we have to be happy with “Golden “weigh-in.” That was a public event. We Gloves” or videos after the fights take place. would find out how much they weighed, their Nevertheless, it is good to have fond memoreach (length of their arms), their height, and ries. of course telling each opponent what they were going to do to the other in the ring. This Jay Berger is retired from a job in publishing made good copy for the press. and lives in Agawam with his wife Kitty. They have The day of the fight came and the TV cam- three children and six grandchildren. Jay Speaks For all those who died in war, Memorial Day thoughts By Bernadette Gentry The flag flies at half-staff, and we are here to honor and remember you. Your names on the monuments tell of the ultimate sacrifices you made so that we might live in, and enjoy, freedom. You seem so close as we gather on the sidewalks, the Green, and along the road to watch the parade and then walk to the cemetery to listen to the prayer, the speeches, the gun salutes, and the poignant echoing of Taps across the cemetery and in our hearts. American flags. Here we’ll stop to say a private prayer and humbly thank you for your sacrifices. Everything you did, you did for us. We miss you, we love you, and we always will. Rest now in peace – we will never forget you. We think of you and miss you every day – your smile, your laugh, your presence. On the graves we’ve planted red geraniums and other summer flowers, and placed Bernadette Gentry is a resident of Granby, Conn. 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Ballway [email protected] WEB www.southwicksuffieldnews. turley.com @ Southwick-Suffield News The Southwick News is published by Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com Westfield Happenings WOW Shoppe Collectible ‘Slugger Sam’ celebrates World Series closed for summer vacation WESTFIELD — Due to the success of what has become the center of Westfield’s Creative District, Westfield Creative Arts, together with Westfield on Weekends Inc., announced that their shop and gallery at the Rinnova Gallery, 105 Elm St., Westfield, will be closed for summer vacation beginning Friday, June 17, and reopening on Tuesday, July 5. During this time, those interested in registering for this summer’s “Introduction to Lego Robotics,” a teambased class for adults and children, scheduled for Saturdays, July 9, 23 and 30, and Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., can download a registration form at www. westfieldcreativearts.com. The registration form and a check, $80 per student, should be mailed to WOW, P.O. Box 154, Westfield, MA 01086-0154. For more information, call 413-5795967 and leave a message. A minimum of three prepaid, pre-registered pairs is required to begin this course. Although the shop and gallery will be closed for two weeks, WCA classes will continue at their regularly scheduled time, day and location. WESTFIELD — Westfield Creative Arts together with Westfield on Weekends Inc. recently announced “Slugger Sam” as their newest Byers’ Choice character. In honor of the Babe Ruth League’s World Series scheduled to take place in Westfield’s own Bullen’s Field Aug. 9 to 19, this representation of a vintage baseball player is the sixth in the series of collectibles figurines, which have been so popular during “Westfield’s Dickens Days” in December of each year. “The WOW board decided at the end of last year, rather than introducing this new character during Dickens Days 2015, to delay presentation of our next figure until the middle of this year to help build the excitement of Westfield’s hosting the Babe Ruth World Series this August,” explained Bob Plasse, president of WOW. “The shop at the Rinnova Gallery has had a number of requests since last December about the arrival of the ‘next’ in this collectible series,” added Lester Walshin, founder of WCA. Sam is 10 inches tall and holds one end of a bat in his right hand. The emblem on his uniform is a “W” — for the historical Westfield Wheelmen. The price of one is $49.95, plus tax. All proceeds from this sale will be used to support the continuing community programs sponsored by WOW and WCA. Residents are welcome to stop by the Rinnova Gallery to see “Slugger Sam” and place an order. A variety of arts and crafts will be on display, including gourds, lamps, Westfield note cards, jewelry and some Printers • Publishers Submitted photo Westfield Wheelmen player Dan Genovese displays the latest Byer’s Choice collectible character, “Slugger Sam.” truly beautiful pieces of art, all created by local and regional artists. Having relocated to the Rinnova Building at 105 Elm St. last year, WCA offers various adult classes in quilting, watercolor painting, oil painting, basket making, chair caning, knitting, crocheting, stained glass making as well calligraphy. For more information about any of the classes, visit www.westfieldcreativearts.com or call 413579-5967. 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Cechi Farms 1131 Springfield Street Feeding Hills, Mass. ❦ Celebrating 70 years on Springfield Street! (ACROSS FROM MOOLICIOUS ICE CREAM) June 17, 2016 • The Southwick News • Page Westfield Happenings Westfield State University selects financial vice prseident WESTFIELD — After a nationwide search assisted by Academic Search Inc., Westfield State University has selected Stephen Taksar as the new vice president for administration and finance. “Mr. Taksar’s experience in and dedication to public higher education will help him serve Westfield State well in his new role,” said Westfield State University President Ramon S. Torrecilha. “His expertise in the financial field will guide the university in its commitment to excellence and transparency.” Since 2008, Taksar has served as vice president of effort to propose, plan, design, Administration and Finance at and construct the campus’s firstPlymouth (N.H.) ever student housState University, ing in support of the where he was institutional strategic responsible for finanplan. He oversaw cial operations and many other campus reporting, budgeting, construction projinformational techects including a new nology, physical plant library, student cenand capital planning, ter renovation and and other administraice arena. tive functions of the In addition to institution. eight years of priStephen Taksar Prior to Plymouth vate sector experiState, Taksar was vice ence, Taksar has held chancellor at Indiana University financial leadership positions at Southeast. He co-chaired the Babson College, Curry College and Wheaton College. He began his professional career in student affairs. His community service has included membership on parish finance committees and the board of directors for the Providence Junior/Senior High School in Clarksville, Ind., troop committee member for a local Boy Scout troop, and treasurer of the board of directors at Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth. Taksar holds a B.A. in psychology and business from Central Connecticut State University, an M.Ed. from Northeastern University, and an M.B.A. from Providence College. “I am thrilled to become a part of the Westfield State community and to work with President Torrecilha in fulfilling the mission and vision of the university in service to the commonwealth,” Taksar said. “As a first-generation college graduate, I know firsthand the importance of a college education and look forward to helping Westfield State students achieve that dream.” Taksar’s official start date is June 30. DCF to host foster care informational session Humason holding office hours WESTFIELD — The Department of Children and Families is looking for foster parents who can make a commitment to providing a supportive and healing environment for Massachusetts’ most vulnerable children. In addition to traditional foster homes, there are opportunities to provide short-term care to children who are taken in custody after hours or on weekends and holi- days. Known as hotline foster homes, children are placed until the next business day when DCF workers are able to secure longer-term arrangements. O n J u n e 2 5 , D C F ’s Western Massachusetts foster care recruitment team is hosting foster care informational sessions and a Foster Care Appreciation and Recruitment Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Westfield Boys and Girls Club, 28 Silver St. The free event includes entertainment by former contestant on “The Voice,” Noah Lis, a bounce house, zoo animals and various kid- friendly activities. To learn more about foster parenting, call 800-KIDS-508 or visit www.mass.gov/eohhs/ gov/departments/dcf/fostercare/, which includes details of the application process, application forms, a FAQ page and contact information for DCF. Visit us online at www.turley.com WESTFIELD — State Sen. Don Humason will host public office hours in several towns, including Southwick and Westfield, this month. Humason or a member of his staff will be available in Westfield from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 20, in the the Elizabeth Reed Room of the Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St. All are welcome to visit and share their thoughts or concerns on state matters. Office hours in the Community Room of the Southwick Public Library are 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick. Humason and staff are also available to meet with constituents at his district office, 64 Noble St. in Westfield. No appointment is necessary, but calling ahead is recommended. Humason’s district office staff can be reached at 413-568-1366. Staff in his Boston office can be reached at 617-722-1415 for legislative matters. The senator’s email is Donald.Humason@ MASenate.gov. H u m a s o n , a We s t f i e l d Republican, represents Southwick, Granville, Tolland and eight other communities in the state Senate. Around the Region Website will monitor river quality In time for the summer recreation season, the Connecticut River Watershed Council and 16 partners have launched the 2016 Connecticut River water sampling program. Results from weekly and biweekly water samplings will be published online. “When weather gets warm, people head to our rivers to cool off and have fun, and they want to know if our rivers are clean,” said CRWC Lower River Steward Alicea Charamut. “The data tells us that it is a good idea to stay out of the water for 24-48 hours after a heavy rain because bacteria levels could be high. Heavy rain is often the cause of high bacteria levels. Bacteria can spike after a storm due to combined sewer overflows and polluted stormwater runoff from urban, suburban, and agricultural areas.” Water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria as an indicator for all types of other pathogens that could lead to illness in boaters and swimmers. River users can visit the “Is It Clean” web page at www.ConnecticutRiver. us to find bacteria test results at more than 147 river access and recreation sites in Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and northern Connecticut. Test results are posted online 24 hours later, Page • The Southwick News Submitted photo Results of river E. coli tests will be plotted on a map of the Connecticut River watershed, with different colored dots noting bacteria levels unsafe for boating or swimming. through early October. Water sample results are color-coded and shown on a map to offer guidance about whether the water is clean enough for swimming and boating. Results are a snapshot of river conditions at the moment the sample was taken, but give river users information they can use to make informed decisions and prevent potential illness. The website provides bacteria • June 17, 2016 data for the Connecticut River and more than 20 tributaries, including the Chicopee River, Mill River (Northampton) and Millers River in Massachusetts, Farmington River in Connecticut, and many more. Some sites are still showing results from 2014, but all sample partners will begin collecting samples within a few weeks and results will be updated soon. The water sampling project is now in its ninth year. Partner organizations include Connecticut River Watershed Council, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, S o u t h e a s t e r n Ve r m o n t Watershed Alliance, Putney Rowing Club, Black River Action Team, White River Partnership, Ottauquechee River Group, Ashuelot River Local Advisory Committee, Greater Northfield Watershed Association, Greenfield Health Department, Farmington River Watershed Association, Connecticut River Chapter of Trout Unlimited, Scantic River Watershed Association/ University of Saint Joseph, Goodwin College and the Connecticut River Academy. To learn more about CRWC, or to make a contribution to help protect the Connecticut River, visit www.ctriver.org. Submitted photo The cast of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to be performed this month at the Red Door Theatre gather around the first collected edition of William Shakespeare’s plays, collated and published in 1623, seven years after his death. Pictured with the cast is director Lyle Pearsons, far right. Shakespeare cast visits rare book AMHERST — The cast of the Red Door Theatre’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” took a trip recently to view Shakespeare’s First Folio, a collection of the Bard’s plays on tour from Folger’s Library in Washington, D.C. The 400-year-old book was compiled in 1623 by two of Shakespeare’s actor friends. It was recently on loan to the Mead Art Museum at Amherst College. The field trip was organized by director Lyle Pearsons as part of a team-building exercise for the cast, who will present an abridged 90-minute version of the popular comedy. It will be presented outside on the hill by the theater at 152 S. Westfield St., Feeding Hills. The performances are free and run Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m. The audience is encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy during the show. The show is not recommended for small children and the playground will be off limits to allow the audience to enjoy the show. In case of rain, the show will be performed inside the theater for the first 110 people to arrive. For more information, visit www.reddoortheatre.com. Sports & Recreation Hoosac edges Rams out of Div. 3 tournament Dan McClellan slides safely into third base. Tyler Orban makes contact on a base hit. Turley Publications photos by David Henry / www.sweetdogphotos.com Andrew Mitchell pitches for the Rams in the quarterfinals of the Division III tournament. SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Regional School baseball team lost 2-1 in the Western Massachusetts Division 3 quarterfinals against Hoosac Valley of Cheshire on June 6 at Whalley Park in Southwick. The Rams scored just once, with a Jake Goodreau RBI chasing in Eddie Martinez to give Southwick a 1-0 lead. From there, Hoosac’s Noah Matrigali was untouchable. He allowed just one hit the rest of the game, but Southwick had plenty of chances with seven walks. Andrew Mitchell suffered the tough luck loss, allowing two runs on seven hits, walking one, and striking out four. The Rams season ended at 15-6. Golf scramble to benefit Springfield Chamber tees one up July 28 homeless cats, dogs WESTFIELD – Volunteers of the Westfield Homeless Cat Project and Open Arms Rescue Inc. invite golfers to Scramble for the Animals, Sunday, Aug. 7, at Oak Ridge Golf Club in Feeding Hills. Proceeds from the scramble will benefit hundreds of animals in the Westfield area. The $100 cost includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Dinner only is $25. Prizes for a hole-in-one include a $3,500 value pool or spa from Teddy Bear Pools and Spa; $50 cash for closest to the pin – male and female; and $50 for longest drive – male and female. Signup is at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The registration deadline is July 15. Hole sponsorships are available for $50 in the name of a business, in honor of or in memory of a loved one, or a pet. Raffle prizes are also appreciated. For more information and registration form, contact Marie Boccasile at 413-564-0589 or email at marieboccasile@gmail. com. SOUTHWICK – The Ranch Golf Club will be the setting for the Springfield Regional Chamber’s 2016 Golf Tournament on July 28. Built in 2001 on a former country retreat of the Crane Paper Co. in Southwick, the Damien Pascuzzo-designed course has been called a “modern classic” by Links Magazine. The “cerebral, sporty, tournament-worthy course” meanders through a mixture of open meadows and woodlands, interspersed with beautiful water features making the course memorable and challenging. The par-2, 7,100-yard course is a challenge to any golfer with “blurred distinctions” between the fairways and greens fronts, a “ragged and blow-out style on the far edge, smoothly finished on the near edge,” and diverse bunkers throughout the course. It has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 5 Places to Play by Golf Magazine and listed in the Top 10 Best in the State by Golf Digest since its opening in 2002. The tournament will kick off with registration and practice on one of its six target greens, two pitching greens or its pitching nets at 11 a.m. The tournament is sponsored by fore sponsor VHB and birdie sponsors Bacon & Wilson, PC, Barr & Barr Inc., Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and Florence Bank. A courseside lunch, sponsored by the MassMutual Center, will be served from 11 a.m. until noon, with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The day will conclude with a reception, buffet dinner and awards ceremony. Golfers will enjoy a scramble format, hole in one contests sponsored by Rocky’s Hardware Inc. and Teddy Bear Pools and Spas; longest drive and closest to the pin competitions; a • See Tees, page 8 Angels outlast Athletics in slugfest; teams now tied for 1st in Valley Wheel standings Timely hitting and some good run support for their starting pitching led the Angels to an 118 victory over the Athletics and put the Angels in a first place tie with their opponents. The Angels jumped out to a 7-0 lead before the Athletics were able to get on the board, backing a great effort by Gary Perreault, who scattered several baserunners over those first few innings. He even worked out of a bases loaded jam in the second inning, not allowing a run. The Athletics started scoring in the fourth inning, using a triple and a sac fly to plate a run. They got to Perreault for two more runs in the fifth, and another in the sixth before Perreault left the game for Chris Abel, who pitched the next 2 2/3 innings, allowing three runs before settling down and pitching a scoreless seventh inning and allowing just a run in the eight to keep the game at arm’s length. With a narrow 9-7 lead, Greg Scibelli led off the top of the seventh inning with an infield hit. A liner to second by Perreault was caught, then thrown away try- ing to double Scibelli off first, and Scibelli moved to third on the overthrow. He then scored the 10th Angels run on a wild pitch. Josh Smith got another important insurance run in the eighth inning when he singled to start the inning, and eventually scored when Dean Martilli was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, making it 11-7 heading to the bottom of the eighth. Abel pitched through the eight, allowing a run on two hits to make it 11-8. Josh Catter would finish with a scoreless ninth inning to get the save. For the Angels, Mike Barotlotta had a single and a double. Matt Smith also had two hits, and Scibelli was also 2-for-4. Mike Dean was on base three times with a hit and two walks. Tom Cygan had a single and a double and drove in a key run in a four-run fourth inning. Catter was 2-for-4 The Athletics got two hits from Dan Oleksak and Don Pellerin. Five others had one hit each. Tigers 19, O’s 4 The Tigers beat the Orioles 19-4 at Dulchinos Field in eight innings. Taylor Blankenburg started the game and went five innings allowing only two hits and one unearned run. The Tigers got the scoring started early with a Jose Pena two out, two run single in the first inning. The Tigers scored two more in the third inning and two in the fourth highlighted by back to back RBI singles by Jose Pena and Rob Jacques Jr. The Tigers scored five more runs in the fifth inning on a two run dou- June 17, 2016 • • See Angels, page 8 The Southwick News • Page Sports & Recreation Paddle the river, Westfield to Robinson Park next weekend WESTFIELD – On S a t u r d a y, J u n e 1 8 , t h e Westfield River Watershed Association will sponsor a scenic six-mile paddle from the new Great River Bridge in Westfield to Robinson State Park in Agawam. Participants should bring their own canoe or kayak, paddles and personal safety devices, as well as sunscreen and drinking water. For those used to seeing the river only in glimpses from the road, the canoe and kayak cruise offers a new, close-up view of the waterway. Tees • from page 7 putting contest sponsored by Chicopee Savings Bank, and an opportunity to win from a wide selection of raffle prizes, including Red Sox tickets, gift baskets and gift cards. Golfers will also have the chance to win the use of a fully-stocked, “tricked out” golf cart for the tournament, completed with snacks, cigars, additional raffle tickets, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and more. New to the tournament this year is a “duck smash” contest where golfers will compete for longest drive of a yellow rubber duck. Organizers recommend that participants be experienced paddlers, given that river conditions may be unpredictable. Children under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Children under the age of 14 must paddle in the same boat as an adult. An admission fee of $10 per person or $25 per family will help cover shuttle service, insurance and light refreshments. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the municipal parking lot off Meadow Street near the Great River Bridge Sponsorship levels for every budget are available. The tournament entry fee is $600 per foursome (individual golfers are welcome at $150) and includes greens fees, cart, lunch, reception and souvenir photo sponsored by Arrow Security Co., Inc. Non-golfers may attend just the reception for $30 per person. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Kara Cavanaugh at atcavanaugh@ springfieldregionalchamber.com or 413-755-1310. To register for the tournament, visit www. springfieldregionalchamber.com or contact Cavanaugh by email. for advertising opportunities follow @turleynews in Westfield. Participants will register, unload boats and gear, drive their vehicles to Robinson State Park and return by shuttle to the launch area. Staggered departures will begin around 11 a.m. Low or high water conditions or really bad weather may cause a cancellation of the event. Those planning to participate who would like to receive a cancellation notice by email the evening before the event should email [email protected] and put the word “Notify” in the subject line. WRWA will Angels • from page 7 ble by Gary Cameron, an RBI single by Blankenburg, and an RBI single by Jacques Jr. In the sixth, the Tigers scored one run when Craig Michaud walked, stole second, and came around on a Steve O’Brien RBI double. Jose Pena pitched the sixth and seventh innings for the Tigers allowing two runs. Jonathan DeJesus pitched the eighth allowing one run. The Tigers ended the game in the eighth by scoring seven runs highlighted by a DeJesus three run triple. Tigers Key Performers: DeJesus 4-for-5, triple, 3 R, 3 RBI; Rosenholm 2-for-4, double, 3 R; Cameron 2-for-4, 2 doubles, 2R, 3 RBI; Pena 2for-3, R, 3 RBI; Jacques Jr. 2-for-3, 2 RBI; O’Brien 2-for-3, R, RBI, Jacques Sr. 1-for-2, 2 R, Blankenburg 5 IP, 1 UER, also post the cancellation on its website, www.westfieldriver. org the evening before. For more information, visit www.westfieldriver.org or call Fran S. at 413-562-4998. Teams wanted for tournament LUDLOW – The 15th annual Lou Casagrande Tournament hosted by the Ludlow Baseball Association will take place July 26-31. The cost to participate is $300 per team, with three 1-for-2, double, R, RBI Orioles Key Performers: Nason 1-for-3, 1SB, BB, Braley 1-for-2, 1SB, BB, T. Young 1for-2, SB, BB Cubs 11, Twins 5 The Twins were held scoreless through the first four innings by the Cubs starting pitcher Campbell. In the bottom of the first, the Cubs jumped out to an early four to zero lead as Lopes, Campbell, Bouvier and Audette all came around to score off of the Twins starter Dan Benoit. In the second, the Cubs scored three more runs to take a seven run lead. Caputo, Lopes and Dow all scored for the Cubs. The Cubs scored their eighth run in the third inning as Bouvier scored his second run of the game. In the fourth, Dow scored the ninth run for the Cubs as they took a commanding nine to zero games guaranteed. There are three divisions: U11 (8-10), U13 (10-12) and U15 (12-14). Teams must supply their own game balls. Visit ludlowbaseball.org for forms. lead. In the top of the fifth, the Twins got on the board with three runs of their own. Ken LePage led off the inning with a single and came around to score on an RBI single by Nes Vega following a walk to Steve Petig. Geoff Oldmixon then knocked in Petig and Vega with a two run double. The Cubs answered with one run of their own as Lopes came around to score his third run of the game. Neither team would score in the sixth inning. In the seventh, Oldmixon led off with a single and eventually scored on a passed ball. The Cubs were held scoreless in the bottom of the seventh. In the eighth, Steve Petig scored the Twins fifth and final run. The Cubs added one of their own in the bottom of the eighth as Audette scored for the second time. The Twins were held scoreless in the ninth. PEOPLE/MILESTONE NEWS As a free service for our readers, we will print all births, weddings, engagements, milestone anniversaries, major birthdays, military achievements, honors and awards. We have a “people news” form available for you to submit these listings. This material is provided to us by our readers and local institutions and we do not charge to print this content. For more information, or to submit people or milestone news for The Southwick News, please email mballway@ turley.com. Now Welcoming New Patients Jeanne Johnson, MD is pleased to welcome new primary care patients to the Feeding Hills Office, located at 1158 Springfield Street. Ham Hill Tents, LLC We Rent Tents For Your Events Weddings, Graduations, Parties 20x20 Tents $119.99 • 20x30 Tents $159.99 20x40 Tents $189.99 Todd Servis ~ 413-218-4113 11 Ham Hill Road Southwick, MA 01077 Chairs Tables www.hamhilltents.com $1.25 $8 Our advertisers make this publication possible. Let them know you saw their ad in The Southwick News 1158 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills 413-786-1500 MercyMedGroup.com A member of the Sisters of Providence Health System and Trinity Health 18 Different All Organic Double Ground Premium Mulches JEANNE JOHNSON, MD Page • The Southwick News • June 17, 2016 Schools & Youth The great outdoors Members of Mrs. Bessette’s class show their spirit. S tudents at Powder Mill School participated in Field Day on June 2 at the school, including numerous competitions and sporting competitions for ribbons and to celebrate school spirit. Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli Dylan Kelleher, 12, competes in the long jump at Powder Mill School Field Day on June 2. Have Fun All Summer Long at the Boys and Girls Club of West Springfield! Register Today! Fourth graders take part in the chicken toss event. 155 per session EARLY BIRD $ Ages: 6-13 SPECIAL! Register g Includes: byy June 3rd for $140 Field Trip, pper session or $155 per session Breakfast, Lunch, thereafter. Ages g :T-shirt, 6-13 Camper Third graders enjoy their picnic lunch while embracing a Hawaiian theme. PreField Camp Includes: Trip,and Breakfast, Post Camp Lunch, Camper T-shirt, Pre (if needed) Camp and Post Camp (if needed) Hours of Hours of Operation: p Operation: Pre-Camp 6:30-9:00 6:30-9:00AM AM Pre-Camp Camp 9:00-4:00PM PM Camp 9:00-4:00 Post Camp 4:00-5:30 PM Post Camp 4:00-5:30 PM The Boys & Girls Club of West Springfield Summer Camp provides a safe and fun recreational environment. Campers participate in a variety of activities including sports, swimming, arts & crafts, character development, team building, science, literacy, nature, nutrition, dance, music and drama. For more information about our excitingg weeklyy themes please contact the Boys & Girls Club at 413-736-1831 or visit our website: www.wsgbclub.org Sylvana Forgey and Jace Turgeon participate in the balloon toss. June 17, 2016 • The Southwick News • Page Schools Granville, Southwick students get Boland awards The 2016 Edward P. Boland Scholarships were recently awarded to 18 college-bound students in the former 2nd Congressional District, the seat in Congress once held by Boland, at the scholarship’s annual breakfast at the Boland School in Springfield. Among this year’s scholarship recipients are Dylan Parrow and Kenneth Stratton from Southwick, and William Armstrong from Granville. The annual awards are granted up to $2,500 and are intended for undergraduate students based on financial need, academic merit and extracurricular activities. Applicants are required to be a resident of the Massachusetts 1st Congressional District (which was called the 2nd District during Boland’s tenure) at the time of application and a graduating senior of a high school or other secondary school, or an undergraduate student already in college. The Edward P. Boland Mary Boland, center, the widow of the late U.S. Rep. Edward Boland, is shown with the recipients of this year’s Boland scholarships. Scholarship Fund is named for the late congressman, who established it upon his retire- ment in 1988 from the United States Congress after serving Western Massachusetts for more than 50 years. The fund has awarded scholarships each year since 1990 and has dis- tributed more than $600,000 to more than 400 students from the area. ‘Camp Nowhere’ will be Glitter tattoos for teens at first summer teen movie Southwick Public Library SOUTHWICK — Area teens are invited to the Southwick Public Library at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23. The beginning of summer will be celebrated with a movie. This month’s pick is “Camp Nowhere,” a movie about a group of teens who decide to have the summer of their dreams at a camp they SOUTHWICK — On June 30 from 3 to 4 p.m., teens entering grades 7 through12 are invited to come to the Southwick Public Library and have an artist from Paisley Peacock Body Arts create a glitter tattoo using high quality cosmetic glitter. create. It is rated PG. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call 413-569-1221, ext. 3 or stop in the library at 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick. Submitted photo Father’s Day crafts available at library SOUTHWICK — Children of all ages are invited to come to the Children’s Room at the Southwick Public Library to make their dad a personal postcard for Father’s Day. Materials for this craft will be available through Saturday, June 18, during regular library hours. The library is at 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick. These tattoos are smooth to the touch and last anywhere from two to 12 days. There will be a wide array of stencils and colors to choose from. This program requires registration. Call 413-569-1221, ext. 3, or stop by the library at 95 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick, to sign up. C A M P US NO T ES Bard College at Simon’s Rock: Esther Kang, of Southwick, was named to the spring semester dean’s list. Fitchburg State University: Tyler J. Egerton, Olivia M. Horacek, Daniel J. Rechenberger and Ali M. Sheehan, of Southwick; and Natasha L. Brzoska, of Granville, were named to the spring semester dean’s list. Holyoke Community College: Christopher D. Berry, Scott A. Blais, Alexis M. Delivorias, Jamie L. Funai, David P. Gould, Nickolas J. Harrelson, Jessica C. Impoco, Taylor W. Mountain, Angelina M. Nigro, Anzhelika Novenko, Kirsten M. Ouellette, Emily R. Paulsen, Darcie L. Rock and Jay Prakash Kumar Sarra, of Southwick; Sylvia Hernandez, of Granville; and Tyler D. Cusson and Lea Virginia S. Winters, of Tolland, were named to the spring semester dean’s list. Providence College: Melissa Sheil, of Southwick, graduated magna cum laude at commencement ceremonies held May15. Melissa Sheil and Brian Sheil, of Southwick, were named to the spring semester dean’s list. Springfield College: Daniel Gardner, of Southwick, earned a doctor of physical therapy degree. Anna Lovotti, of Southwick, graduated at commencement ceremonies held recently. Megan Baildon and Jordyn Willey, of Southwick; and Nicholas Fielding, Samantha Burzynski and Sarah Pranka, of Granville, were named to the spring semester dean’s list. University of Rhode Island: Alyssa Walker, Taylor Ollari, Leah Metallo, Tristan Cain and Meagan Coon, of Southwick, were named to the spring semester dean’s list. The best of two worlds Whether you’re a digital reader who enjoys the ease of connecting with us online, or a print reader that prefers the feel of a publication in your hands – you can interact with many of our newspapers however you choose. To FIND THE CLOSEST PLACE TO PICK UP A COPY or to READ CURRENT EDITIONS OF THIS PAPER visit www.newspapers.turley.com 14 WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS SERVING 50 LOCAL COMMUNITIES Agawam Advertiser News • Barre Gazette • Country Journal • Chicopee Register Ware River News • The Journal Register • The Ludlow Register • Quaboag Current The Sentinel • Shopping Guide • The Southwick News • The Holyoke Sun Wilbraham-Hampden Times • Town Reminder Page 10 • The Southwick News • June 17, 2016 The Steeple Religious news and Notes CHRIST CHURCH UNITED METHODIST 222 College Highway Southwick (413) 569-5206 Pastors Ken Blanchard and Ron Jackson Lay Speakers Ted Locke and JoAn Supple Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Handicap accessible CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 568 College Hwy. Southwick Rev. Jeff King, Pastor (413) 569-5151 Sunday Schedule 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.. 11 a.m., Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare available Thursday evenings, Weekender’s Worship, 7 p.m. GRANVILLE FEDERATED CHURCH 16 Granby Rd. Granville (413) 357-8583 Sunday Schedule 9 a.m., Junior Choir Practice. 10 a.m., Worship Service, Sunday School runs concurrently. 11 a.m., Coffee Hour. Childcare available Monday, AA Meeting, 8 p.m. Thursday, Adult Choir Practice, 7 p.m. First Saturday, potluck supper in Fellowship Hall, 6 p.m. Third Sunday, Breakfast in Fellowship Hall, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Third Wednesday, Ladies Aid potluck luncheon and meeting, 12 noon Fourth Sunday, Adult Study Program led by Rev. Patrick McMahon, 11:15 a.m. OUR LADY OF THE LAKE CATHOLIC CHURCH 224 Sheep Pasture Road Southwick (413) 569-0161 [email protected] Rev. Henry L. Dorsch, Pastor David Przybylowski, Deacon Mass Schedule Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m. (vigil); Sunday, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Weekday Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. L i t u r g y o f Wo r d a n d Communion: Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Penance/confession: Saturdays, 4:15-4:45 p.m.; Thursdays before 6:30 p.m. Mass; and by appointment. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: First Friday of the month after morning Mass until 5 p.m. Bible Study: Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. (Faith Formation Center) Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary: Friday, 3 p.m. Miraculous Medal Novena: After Tuesday morning Mass. St. Jude Novena: After Thursday evening Mass. Second Baptist Church of Suffield 100 N. Main St., Suffield 860-668-1661 Rev. Thomas G. Carr, Pastor 10 a.m. traditional Sunday worship; childcare provided; handicap accessible via back entrance and hearing assistance devices available; adult education and Kids for Christ at 9 a.m.; Sunday school for children grades K-12 during 10 a.m. worship service. Living Hope Church 267 College Highway Southwick (413) 569-1882 www.livinghopechurchag.org Email: [email protected] Pastor Dan Valeri Service times: Sunday worship 10 a.m., Midweek Family Night - Thursdays 6:30 p.m. (September - June). Living Hope Church offers contemporary worship in a friendly atmosphere with nursery, children’s church, youth Sunday School and small bible studies available. SOUTHWICK CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 488 College Hwy., Southwick (413) 569-6362 www.southwickucc.org Email: [email protected] Rev. Bart Cochran Sunday Worship Service, 10 a.m. - Nursery available; Sunday School/Youth Group 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:15 a.m.; Coffee Hour, 11 a.m.; O.A. Meeting, 3:30 p.m.; Youth Group, 2nd and 4th Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Tu e s d a y B e l l C h o i r Rehearsa,l 6:30 p.m.; Boy Scouts, 7 p.m. Wednesday - Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7 p.m. T h u r s d a y M i d - We e k Service, 6:30 p.m. Friday - Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; O.A. Meetings, 6 p.m.; AA 12Step Meeting 7:30, p.m. Saturday - Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Around the Region Estate planning seminar scheduled for June 22 A G AWA M — T h e Agawam Senior Center will host an estate and financial protection seminar Wednesday, June 22, at 12:30 p.m. This edu- tion is recommended to ensure seating, as space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 413-821-0604. The Senior Center is at 954 Main St., Agawam. Tripping Monthly: Mohegan Sun Casino trip with the Friends of the Agawam Senior Center. Trips for 2016 are June 27, July 25, Aug. 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Nov. 28, Dec. 26. $25 per person. Call Penny at Friends of the Agawam Senior Center, 413519-7223. June 22: Log Cabin lobster feast and show. Leave the Southwick Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Cost is $56 per person. Call 413-5695498 or visit the Senior Center at 454 College Highway. June 29: Long Island Lighthouse Cruise. $109 per person. Morning cruise followed by early bird dinner at Go Fish Restaurant. Free time after dinner at Mystic Village. Call Emile Cote at 413-335-9440. July 9: Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum in Lenox. Leave the Southwick Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. $11.50 per person. Lunch at Boston Seafood in North Adams on your own. Call 413-569-5498 or visit the Senior Center at 454 College Highway. July 20: Hartford Ya r d G o a t s b a s e ball game. Leave the Southwick Senior Center at 10:30 a.m. Game time is 12:05 p.m. $1 4 per person includes ticket to the game and hot dog, chips and bottled water. Call 413-5695498 or visit the Senior Center at 454 College Highway. July 26: Lobster Playhouse, Newport, R.I. $98 per person. Matinee performance of “Unnecessary Farce.” Includes buffet lunch, one lobster, matinee show and cabaret. Call Emile Cote at 413335-9440. Aug. 4: The Chester Theater in Chester, Mass. for “Sister Play.” Leave the Southwick Senior Center at 11 a.m. Lunch at your own expense at the Chester Common Table. $34 per person due June 20 for reserved seating. Call 413-569-5498 or visit the Senior Center at 454 College Highway. Aug. 16: Lighthouse cruise on Narragansett Bay, R.I. Lunch at Captain Jack’s. $97 due by July 8. Call G e o r g e W h e e l e r, Southwick Travelers group leader, at 413569-3854. Aug. 16: Odyssey Luncheon Cruise Boston Harbor. $92 per person. Scenic 2 _ hour tour around Boston Harbor on the Odyssey cruise ship. Includes luncheon served onboard and musical entertainment. Call Emile Cote at 413335-9440. Aug. 28: Quabbin Valley Twirlers Square Dance Club bus trip to Lake George, N.Y. $89 per person. $25 deposit required with final payment due Aug. 8. Call Gloria at 413467-3352. Aug. 31: Thimble Islands cruise on the Sea Mist in Branford, Conn. Leave the Southwick Senior Center at 9 a.m. for a 12:15 cruise departure. Stop for lunch at Stoney Creek Market at your own expense. $15 per person. Call 413-569-5498 or visit the Senior Center at 454 College Highway. It's a ... ...boy! ...or girl! SOUTHWICK COMMUNITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH 660 College Hwy., Southwick (413) 569-9650 www.southwickchurch.com Rev. J. Taylor Albright, Pastor Sat. Worship service, 5 p.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Service that blends contemporary worship with traditional liturgy and a familyfriendly atmosphere KidZone: Childcare and children’s ministry during the service Women’s Group: Thursdays, 9:3011 a.m. Good coffee, fellowship and light-weight discussion of faith issues SOUTHWICK BAPTIST CHURCH 261 College Hwy., Southwick (413) 569-4187 Pastor Alexander Brover cational seminar will be presented by Westfield Wealth Management & Insurance Group, in association with Westfield Bank. Advance registra- Place your FREE announcement in The Southwick News. birth Use this form as a guideline to send in your birth announcement. announcements PICTURES ENCOURAGED! Baby's name Parents (names & home town) Siblings (names & home town) Maternal Grandparents (names & home town) Send Your Religious news and Notes: Turley Publications 380 Union St., W. Springfield, MA 01089 or email: [email protected] Paternal Grandparents (names & home town) When was the baby born? Additional Information EMAIL INFORMATION TO [email protected] June 17, 2016 • The Southwick News • Page 11 Community Calendar OUR CALENDAR SECTION is intended to promote free events, or those that directly affect a volunteer-driven organization. Paid events that are not deemed benefits do not qualify. Noncharitable events that charge the public for profit are not allowed as we consider that paid advertising. The deadline to submit calendar items is Monday at noon. Send to The Southwick News at [email protected], fax to 413-786-8457, or mail to Turley Publications, 380 Union St., West Springfield, MA 01089. We usually print at least one week prior to an event. The listings should be brief with only time, date, location, activity explanation and contact information. Friday, June 17 HERITAGE WOODS SENIOR LIVING, 462 Main St., Agawam, summer concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Face painting, balloon animals and popcorn. Admission is free. Come early and bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more information, contact Nicole Wallace at 413-789-8332 or email Nicole. [email protected]. GIANT INDOOR TAG AND RUMMAGE SALE today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church Parish Hall, 331 Elm St., Westfield. Shoppers are asked to use the rear entrance from the parking lot with handicapped accessible ramp. HARNESSING MUAY BORAN LLC, a Muay Thai martial arts studio in Feeding Hills, will host “Kick Start in Martial Arts,” a two-day expo focusing on how martial arts plays a vital role in health and wellness, at the MassMutual Center today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.kickstartinmartialarts.com. Saturday, June 18 ROBINSON STATE PARK DAY will include a bird identification walk, rapid stream assessments, exploring Robinson Pond, big tree walks, a forest hike and more. All are invited. Bring food, water and insect repellant. Park entrance fees apply. Severe weather cancels. For more information, visit www.friendsofrobinsonstatepark.org or email robinsonfriends@ comcast.net. A CAR WASH hosted by the Friends of Jaime S. Rivera, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 1103 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. $5 per car. Rain date is June 25. Proceeds to help fund the ninth annual Benefit Car Show on July 24 at the Southwick Recreation Center. A STRAWBERRY SUPPER at Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway at 6 p.m. Cost is $14 for adults and $7 for children. For reservations, call 413-569-6362. A STRAWBERRY SUPPER at Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St. Servings at 4:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets purchased in advance are $15; $6 for children under 12 and are available at the church office from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and at coffee hour on Sundays. Tickets at the door are $18. STORROWTON VILLAGE MUSEUM opening day festivities take place from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. and will include guided tours of the historic buildings with costumed interpreters teaching about daily life in the 19th century. For more information about events offered during Storrowton Village’s summer season, call the office at 413-205-5051 or visit TheBigE. com/sv. Sunday, June 19 MARK’S BIG E AUTO EXPO takes place form 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the outdoor area on the grounds of the Big E, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. General admission, $10; free for children 12 and under. Tuesday, June 21 THE AGAWAM CULTURAL COUNCIL will meet at 7 p.m. at the Agawam Public Library, 750 Cooper St. The meeting is open to the public. AGAWAM JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB meeting at the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main St. A social hour with refreshments will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the program and business meeting at 7 p.m. The meeting will include a brown bag auction in support of Operation Underground Railroad. All are welcome. “MUSICAL MOMENTS” free concert at 6:30 p.m. at Amelia Park Ice Arena, 21 S. Broad St. Westfield, will feature Pitoniak Brothers — easy listening. For more information, call 413-5682503 or visit www.ameliaparkice.org. FRIENDS OF GRANBY ELDERLY SUMMER CONCERT from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Dufresne Field in Granby, Conn. will feature the Skidmarks. Free will offering. Bring chairs, blankets and bug spray. Wednesday, June 22 ESTATE AND FINANCIAL PROTECTION SEMINAR at the Agawam Senior Center, 954 Main St. at 12:30 p.m. Presented by Westfield Wealth Management & Insurance Group, in association with Westfield Bank. Pre-registration recommended to ensure seating. Call 413-821-0604. Thursday, June 23 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE from 1 to 6 p.m. at Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS AT THE QUADRANGLE will present “The Artistry of Bosch: Renaissance Naturalism, Allegory, and Imagination” featuring Robert Baldwin, associate professor of art history at Connecticut College, at 12:15 in the Museum of Fine Arts at 21 Edwards St., Springfield. Admission is $4 ($2 for museum members). Parking is free. For information, call (413) 263-6800, ext. 488. Friday, June 24 COMMUNITY GRANGE 382 OF FEEDING HILLS will hold a patriotic “Paint and Shop Night” at the Grange Hall, 47 N. West St., Feeding Hills, from 7 to 9 p.m. Donation is $20 to cover the glassware, supplies and instruction by decorative artist Peg Sullivan. To make a reservation, call 413-789-2061. THE NORTHEAST REINING HORSE SHOW today through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Coliseum on the grounds of the Big E, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Free admission. Saturday, June 25 CLUES ACROSS 1. Marvin __, journalist 5. Man 9. A fast gait of a horse 11. Streamlined 13. Rope fastener 15. They get you places 16. Ma 17. Filling sandwich 19. Move away from land 21. Sounds of boredom 22. Tax collector 23. Days (Spanish) 25. Predatory reptile (abbr.) 26. Hengyang Nanyue Airport 27. AJA camera 29. A computer language 31. Blare 33. Prevent from seeing 34 Long-haired dog 36. Turfs 38. Villain 39. At the peak 41. Macadamias are some 43. Chum 44. Not slender 46. Fido is one 47. Acidify with this 51. Before 53. Guided 54. Extended 56. Units of weight 57. Bedding 58. Greek portico 59. Descended CLUES DOWN 1. Knocked out 2. Vessel that purifies 3. Bachelor of Laws 4. Loud noise 5. __ Sagan, astronomer 6. Mound 7. Coming to light 8. Extreme poverty 9. Jewel 10. Commoner 11. Disasters 12. Adult females 14. Mineral 15. Regards with disgust 18. Waterproofed canvas 20. Teased 24. Carbon particles 26. Delay 28. Luminaries 30. Boxing champ Spinks 32. A set of four 34. Most noticeable 35. He played Milton Waddams 37. __ Foster, composer 38. Succulent plant 40. Two 42. Run naked 43. El __, Texas town 45. Female deer (pl.) 48. Art __, around 1920 49. Compound 50. Breaks to sleep 52. Doctor of Education 55. Group of vineyards Crossword answers found on page 13 Page 12 • The Southwick News • June 17, 2016 FRIENDS OF THE SOUTHWICK RAIL TRAIL and Friends of the Columbia Greenway Fourth of July Kids Bike Ride at 10 a.m. Youngsters and families invited to participate in the ride, starting at Shaker Farms Rail Trail parking lot on Shaker Road in Westfield, heading south on the Rail Trail to Sam West Road in Southwick. Helmets required. A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT WORTH, Warriors of Renee Thibeault Herbert, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Fitness First, 60 N. Westfield St., Feeding Hills. $20 per person. For tickets, call Denise Morton at 413-734-4179 or Gina Marie Girouard-O’Neill at 413-237-5903. Tickets also available at the door. Sunday, June 26 THE AG AWA M HI S TORICAL AND FIREHOUSE MUSEUM at 35 Elm St., will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. and will feature a special exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Eastern States Exhibition. For more information, visit www.agawamhistoricalassoc.webs.com or follow on Facebook. CONGREGATION AHAVAS ACHIM invites families an end-of-the-school-year program celebrating Jewish culture and traditions at 10:30 a.m. at the Children’s Museum at Amelia Park in Westfield. Children of all ages welcome. No charge for the program, lunch or access to the museum. Reservations needed by June 17 to plan for lunch. RSVP to ahavasachiminquiry@ gmail.com. Tuesday, June 28 “MUSICAL MOMENTS” free concert at 6:30 p.m. at Amelia Park Ice Arena, 21 S. Broad St. Westfield, will feature Diversion Band — classic rock. For more information, call 413-568-2503 or visit www.ameliaparkice.org. Wednesday, June 29 AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE from 1 to 6 p.m. at Amelia Park Ice Arena, 21 S. Broad St., Westfield. For more information or to make an appointment to donate blood or platelets, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767. Thursday, June 30 THE ARABIAN HORSE SHOE OF NEW ENGLAND from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the Coliseum on the grounds of the Big E, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Free admission. Tuesday, July 5 “MUSICAL MOMENTS” free concert at 6:30 p.m. at Amelia Park Ice Arena, 21 S. Broad St. Westfield, will feature Music by Duane Carlson — ’50s to today. For more information, call 413568-2503 or visit www.ameliaparkice.org. Wednesday, July 13 THE ELM-BELCHER MASONIC LODGE, 53 River St., Agawam offers an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper at a cost of $8 for adults, $4 for children. The public is welcome. Thursday, July 21 SOUTHWICK ROTARY’S SOUTHWICK DAYS today through Sunday at the Southwick Recreation Center on Powder Mill Road. Free admission. Donations accepted. For more information, visit www.southwickdays.com. Sunday, July 24 FRIENDS OF JAIME S. RIVERA Benefit Car Show at the Southwick Recreation Center, 64 Powder Mill Road. Proceeds to benefit Shriners Hospital for Children. Ran date is July 31. ONGOING WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDIES at the Second Baptist Church, 100 North Main St., from 9:30 to 11 a.m. This “Great Courses” DVD series focuses on historical and literary issues. Professor Amy-Jill Levine also provides thoughtful reflections and useful information. Levine uses the best available knowledge and research to give insight into the writings that form our spiritual bedrock followed by discussion led by Rev. Tom Carr. KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 50 North Main St., Suffield, invites kids 2 to 5 to come to Wednesday morning story time at 10:30 a.m., followed by playgroup at noon. For complete schedule, contact the library. For more information, contact Diane Morse, or Wendy Taylor at 860-668-3896. • See Calendar, page 13 Email us your calendar listings: [email protected] POLICY: Our calendar section is intended to promote “free” events that directly affect a volunteer-driven organization that benefits the community. Paid events that are not deemed fundraisers or benefits do not qualify. Non-charitable events that charge the public for profit are not allowed as we consider that paid advertising. The deadline to submit calendar items is Wednesday at noon. We usually print one week in advance of an event. The listings should be brief with only time, date, location, brief activity explanation and contact info. A comprehensive calendar listing appears weekly online. Hockey • from page 1 sented the committee with a list of students from kindergarten through 10th grade that reside in Southwick, but are playing hockey at some level. He contended the school could field a large enough roster to have its own hockey team this year. He said the parents are committed to building the program so it can eventually compete in varsity Division 3A, where many of the region’s smaller programs play. “We have a feeder program in Westfield that Southwick kids are playing in that will help us,” said Athletic Director Frank Montagna, who supported starting the program. “We also have the ability to get more kids in our school if the program is successful.” Barry said he agreed it was very possible that the school district will now retain the sorts of students that usually transfer to schools like Westfield or Agawam to play hockey. The parent group behind the program is willing to pay the bulk of the cost of a JV schedule. Jubb received an estimate of $14,300 for ice time for practices and JV games at Amelia Park Arena in Westfield. Barry said the committee was convinced trying out the program was worthwhile, and there is only a oneyear commitment, so it will come up for a vote again next year. Southwick did not have ice hockey available to athletes until three years ago, when the school entered into a co-operative program with West Springfield High School. West Springfield’s numbers were declining at the time, so the Terriers were willing to accept Southwick players to fill out their roster. West Springfield’s numbers have since rebounded and the school discontinued the co-op this year, though Southwick players who were already on the team were grandfathered in. Southwick will join St. Mary’s Parish School and Westfield High School in practicing and playing home games at Amelia Park. Golf The Southwick News Obituary Policy Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: [email protected]. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. • from page 1 shed would be in an existing field, with the disc golf course itself in the woods behind, which will be largely untouched. “It’s not like regular golf — it’s played through the woods,” said Brown. “The trees are like the sand traps. You try not to hit a tree, you have to go around a tree.” She said she’s already laid out five of the 18 holes, clearing brush from the tee box and basket areas. If the course is ever removed or modified, she said, the tee and basket hardware could simply be removed and “you wouldn’t even know they were there, a year later.” Her initial plan is to set up an 18-hole course with three different tee boxes per hole — beginner, intermediate and expert. Eventually, she’d like to add an additional course with nine shorter fairways, geared toward children. Additionally, though initial plans call for portable toilets and a simple shed by the parking lot for an attendant to rent discs to players, the long-term plan is to build a larger pro shop with indoor restrooms. Brown said similar disc golf courses in other towns draw 50-70 people per weekend. Playing the 18-hole course would likely cost $10 per adult, with a discounted rate for children, disc golf proponents said at an April meeting of the Planning Board. Calendar • from page 12 KENT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 50 North Main St., Suffield, offers a playgroup on Fridays for caregivers and children any time between 10 a.m. and noon. No age restrictions, no registration required -- just drop in. If special accommodations are required, call in advance. For more information, call Diane Morse or Wendy Taylor at 860-668-3896. HENRIETTA’S THRIFT SHOP at the Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, is open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop has gently used household items for sale at very reasonable prices. They have also added a Craft Corner, which has handmade scarves, hats and quilts. HOW TO SUBMIT LEGAL NOTICES All legal notices to be published in the The Southwick News should be sent directly to [email protected]. Karen Lanier processes all legals for this newspaper and can answer all of your questions regarding these notices. 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Name _______________________________$9.50 for 20 words or less � 50¢ each additional word Address __________________________________ Phone ______________________________ so we can call you with questions Clip & mail with your check to: Turley Publications, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069 • June 17, 2016 • Country Journal • Southwick Suffield News Covering the following communities: Southwick, Westfield, Tolland, Granville, Huntington, Russell, Montgomery, Blandford, Otis, Sandisfield, Becket, Chester, Middlefield, Worthington, Chesterfield, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Goshen, Cummington, Plainfield, Suffield Ct. ALL CLASSIFIED ADS MUST BE PREPAID Buzzin’ from Town to Town Classifieds Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace ✦ www.turley.com Landscaping Help Wanted Land For Sale T & S LANDSCAPING Highest quality, lowest price. Serving the Pioneer Valley. Weekly, bi-weekly mowing, Spring, Fall and Gutter clean-ups. (413)330-3917. TOWN OF WILBRAHAM SEASONAL DPW LABORER Looking for two hard workers to perform grass mowing, weed wacking, spreading top soil & grass seed, shoveling/raking asphalt, cleaning equipment etc. Must have a valid drivers license and be physically able to lift & carry at least 50 lbs & perform strenuous physical labor in all weather conditions for extended periods of time. $10/hr, 12-16 weeks, no benefits. Please apply at 240 Springfield St, Wilbraham, MA 01095, application available at www.wilbraham-ma.gov, deadline 6/24/2016 at 4:30 pm EOE 57 ACRES $893/mo* Meadows & Woods Trails & Streams Lawn & Garden CREAM OF THE Crop Farm. Composted manure for sale. Delivery available. Call for pricing (413)207-7592 Masonry ART’S CHIMNEY SERVICE For over 30 years providing quality craftmanship. Repairs, rebuilds, new construction, walkways & patios. Call Art (413)886-7985 Free estimates, Licensed, Insured. Tree Work CREAM OF THE Crop Farm tree work, trimming, removal, stump grinding and chipping. 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An interest in developing children's programming a must. Please send to The Russell Public Library, P.O. Box 438, Russell, MA 01071 TOWN OF WILBRAHAM HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR DEADLINE EXTENDED Opportunity for a reliable and motivated individual to perform labor & equipment operation duties for all DPW divisions, operate trucks, snow plows, backhoe, front-end/bucket loader, jet vacuum, specialty mower, sweeper, roller, street paver, manual & power tools, etc. under all weather conditions & for prolonged periods of time. Req. HS/GED, good work history, valid Class B CDL with tanker endorsement & Hoisting Engineer’s License class 2B, 4E & 4G (or 4A) within 6 months of hire; license fees paid by town; clean driving record, up to $21.19/hr DOQ, good benefits. Must complete application available online at www.wilbraham-ma.gov or in the Selectmen’s Office, 240 Springfield St., Wilbraham MA 01095. Deadline extended to Friday, 6/24/2016 at 4:30 pm. EEO Help Wanted VISITING ANGELS HOME CAREAttention!! Retired Nurses and Caregivers!! Immediate Positions Available for Experienced Caregivers/ Home Health Aides/ Nursing Students/ Part-Time– Full-Time- Local Home Care Positions AvailableWeekdays, Weekends, Evenings, Overnights. 413-733-6900 or send resumé to [email protected] Buildable- AgriculturalTown Water 5 College Area Rare OpportunityEndless Potential *Priced To Sell At $249,000 With $100,000 Down, 30 Years At 5.95% Call/Text (413)652-5360 [email protected] For Rent Drivers CURRENT OPENINGS FOR FT and PT CDL shuttle bus drivers. C.D.L. A, B, or C with passenger endorsement is required. Job will consist of operating a 24 passenger mini shuttle bus, hours and schedule flexible. Clean driving record and criminal record a must. Contact 413-583-6392 ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Town of Becket EMTs Part-Time The Town of Becket Ambulance Department is seeking qualified EMTs to work part-time weekend shifts (required) and occasional weekday shifts 19 hours a week maximum. This is a non-benefited position, which works under the management of the Ambulance Director. There is a 90 day probationary period. Intermediate, Advanced or Paramedic certification preferred. There may be some opportunity for Basic certification. Send letter of interest and resume to: Ambulance Director, Becket Ambulance Department, 557 Main St. Becket, MA. 01223. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Becket is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. AUCTIONEERS LLC 72:125'(5(' 38%/,&$8&7,21 +817,1*7210$ $8&7,216 /2:0,1,080%,'6 021'$<-81($730 67$1721+$//5866(//5' +817,1*7210$ 217+($8&7,21%/2&. 125:,&+/$.( Lake Cottage w/Scenic Views 67$1721$9( 13,068± sf Desirable Lot 2/'&+(67(55'17,424± sf Lot w/River Views Call or Visit Web for Terms of Sale & Property Info Package! SULLIVAN-AUCTIONEERS.COM 0$/LF 617-350-7700 Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548 For Rent Autos Wanted Autos Wanted FOR RENT $$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar paid for your unwanted cars, trucks, vans, big and small, running or not. Call 413-534-5400. CASH FOR CARS: We buy any condition vehicle, 2002 and newer. Nation’s top car buyer! Free towing from anywhere! Call (888)553-8647. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or any intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain about discrimination call The Department of Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll free number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. HUNTINGTON COZY THREE room apartment, one bedroom. Quiet, near center, pets negotiable. $500 per month. Call (413)268-3315. 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. ✦ Commercial Rentals SPACIOUS OFFICE IN Montgomery Marketplace $350/ mo includes utilities and WiFi. (413)977-6277. WORKSPACE CONTRACTORS OR business in Montgomery marketplace $400/ mo includes utilities 413-977-6277 Vacation Rentals WARM WEATHER IS year round 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. JOGGER / PRESS HELPER OPENING Turley Publications, Inc. (Palmer Plant) is accepting applications for an experienced PRESS HELPER / JOGGER, primarily first shift, but must be flexible to float to other shifts on an as needed basis. Candidate must be reliable and capable of working with minimal supervision on a cold web printing press, while maintaining a role as a team player. MAIL ROOM/BINDERY OPENING Turley Publications, Inc. (Palmer Plant) is accepting applications for an entry level MAIL ROOM/BINDERY HELPER, primarily first shift, but must be flexible for overtime shifts on an as needed basis. Candidate must be reliable and capable of feeding pockets, catching and tying with minimal supervision, while maintaining a role as a team player. Experience with mail preparation and handling a plus. Please stop by our Palmer facility between 8am and 4pm to fill out an application: www.turley.com 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069 Turley Publications, Inc. is a diverse, equal opportunity employer with a benefits package and 401K plan. SWINGING BRIDGE AUCTIONS REAL ESTATE AUCTION!! A Gem of an Antique Home and Acreage Located in The Hills of Cummington, Mass! 5 Mount Rd., Cummington, Mass. (Acreage also on Mount Rd.) When: Saturday June 25th at 11:00 AM Preview and Registration at 9:00 AM to Auction Time or Preview by Appointment DAVID BAILLARGEON AUCTIONEER MASS. LIC # 2755 Gallery Phone 413-667-4163 Go to auctionzip.com for Pictures Etc. or www.swingingbridgeauctions and Click the Link for More Pictures We will be auctioning a real gem - just minutes from Rte 9 in Cummington and approx 35 min. to Pittsfield, Mass. or 45 min to Northampton, Mass. Lovely home in a beautiful country setting in Cummington, Mass. Antique 3 bedroom home on 4.27 acres with 2 car garage and abutting acreage with road frontage!! Both abutting parcels total approx. 22.938 acres and along with the parcel with the house and garage totals approx. 27.2406 acres!!! All three parcels have combined road frontage of approx. 2,707 feet!!! This antique salt box style home has a total of 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms, office, living room with fireplace, kitchen and dinning room. Beautiful wide floor boards, screened in porch off back with slate floor. Newer metal roof. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!! The bidding will start at $145,000.00 (One hundred and forty five thousand dollars). There will be a 10% buyer premium. Please call 413-667-4163 for more information and terms for auction or appointment, a certified check in the amount of $7,000.00 (Seven thousand dollars ) is required to register to bid. Please make out check to include both names!!! Make out exactly as follows “”your name” “or”” swinging bridge auctions”. Please include the word or between the two names! Passed the Mass Title Five on 5/24/2016. David Baillargeon Auctioneer Mass License #2755. This is not a foreclosure!!!! Property is being sold at auction at request of owner! Potential buyers are welcome to have inspection of property at their own expense prior to auction date. Call for appointment! AUCTIONEER DISCLAIMER Terms: Real Estate sold as is where is with faults. Real Estate to be sold at Auctioneers discretion. Auctioneer not held responsible for any oral or written description. Any and all materials used to sell or advertise the property oral or written in flyers, newspapers, word or mouth or any other form of marketing, used by Auctioneer and or the Sellers does not offer a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind to the completeness or accuracy of any information. BUYERS ARE STRONGLY URGED TO RELY COMPLETELEY ON their own judgement. June 17, 2016 • The Southwick News • Page 15 Your Local Home Pros AUTO COLLISION REPAIR FLOOR COVERING Quality Flooring & Professional Install REMODELING David J. Coyne, President Home & Hearth • Quality Collision Repairs • Free Estimates • Work with all insurance companies 223 Garden St., Feeding Hills • www.vermetteauto.com MA Reg. 1842 786-8226 Since 1979 COMMERCIAL Tues., Wed., Sat. 9am-5pm Thurs., Fri. 9am-8pm Closed Sun. & Mon. Affordable Prices & Personal Service CARPET/UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Cleaning Service (413) 568-6680 (860) 668-2799 Rich Clark, Owner I.I.C.R.C. 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