January 8, 2015 PDF Edition - Wilbraham

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Rick makes resolutions: See Page 15
Thursday, January 8, 2015
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TIMES staff photo by Tyler S. Witkop
Firefighters of the
Hampden Volunteer
Fire Department
conduct a Jaws of
Life demonstration
for onlookers at the
Night Out held by
the Hampden Police
Department Oct. 3.
Chomping at the bit
Hampden Fire Department proactively
advances technology, services
By Tyler S. Witkop
Turley Publications
Staff Writer
HAMPDEN – While it can
be easy to be complacent with
a system when it’s working, it’s
just as easy to miss the opportunity to make improvements
for the future.
The Hampden Volunteer
Fire Department has been proactively and quietly making
strides to enhance their services to the community and to
do so more efficiently than ever
before.
Over the past two years,
the department has seen the
installation of several dry hydrants, the purchase of a new
fire truck and the EMT certification of roughly 90 percent of
department personnel.
“These are all volunteers
but they’re all professional,”
said Fire Chief Michael Gorski. “The town should be very
proud of the volunteers.”
Gorski explained that all
of the EMT training was done
in-house and that they have
been in touch with the Board
Tracking substance
abuse at the high school
Support services
available
By Cassie Cloutier
Times Minnechaug
Correspondent
S
ubstance use is an issue
that schools everywhere
are facing. Although
there are certainly different
levels of concern to be had for
different environments, every
school has similar worries.
Minnechaug is no different.
The predominant issues
at our high school lie in the
use and abuse of marijuana,
alcohol, and prescription pills.
However, these are not the sole
substances that affect our local
community.
Significant Gap
“In every community,
anything’s a possibility,” said
Melanie LaFlamme, the drug
and alcohol counselor at Minnechaug, “In my years here,
I’ve dealt with families who
have been exposed to every
drug.”
Fortunately, the issue is
not as widespread as many
students assume it to be. In
fact, there is a significant gap
between students’ perception
of the situation and the reality
of what is really happening according to Dr. Gina Kahn, the
director of the Safe Schools/
Healthy Students grant. According to the 2014 youth risk
behavior survey 74 percent of
students indicated that they
believed most of their peers
used marijuana, when only
19.7 percent of students actually reported use.
Still, substance use in Wilbraham and Hampden, especially by students, is a definite
concern that the school and
community are taking steps to
manage.
In the school, the help thus
far has been largely provided
by the Safe Schools/Healthy
Students grant which has been
in effect since 2009. It has provided the frameworks to give
students the support they require.
Please see SUBSTANCE
ABUSE, page 25
of Selectmen, Chairman John
D. Flynn, Vincent Villamaino,
and Norman Charest, about becoming the primary responders
to medical calls in town. Currently, they are operating on a
pilot program with the police
department. At the discretion
of the police, Gorski said that
they will offer medical support, which to date has been
predominantly when the police
had other calls.
‘Fly Car’
“We have medical equipment on all apparatus,” Gorski
said. He added that the depart-
ment sport utility vehicle (SUV)
has been outfitted as their basic
life support “fly car” that responds to the medical calls.
Additionally, the department now maintains a rotation
of four EMTs on a shift, where
two will respond to the call.
“We’re willing to go above
and beyond,” Gorski commented. “It’s really beneficial
for [the firefighters]. We’re
thrilled.”
In the age of smoke detectors, the responsibilities and
roles of fire departments have
begun to shift, taking on more
emergency medical responsibilities. Gorski explained that
many of the departments in the
surrounding communities require that their personnel have
at minimum EMT certification
if not be certified Paramedics.
With Hampden’s staff being
volunteers, some use the department as a stepping-stone
for a career in firefighting. He
commented that the certification will help those individuals
on their way.
Please see FIRE DEPT.,
page 12
Changing lives through education
Wilbraham
resident inducted
into teaching
Hall of Fame
By Tyler S. Witkop
Turley Publications Staff Writer
WILBRAHAM – Teaching
can be a thankless job. Middle
school teachers know this as
well as any, teaching children in
the most confusing time of their
lives.
Few would have guessed
that a passion for nature and
catching snakes as a child would
lead to an illustrious and impactful career in science education,
but that’s been the case for Wilbraham resident Ruth Chappel,
who has taught science to middle
school students in the Springfield
Public Schools for over 20 years.
She recently received one of the
biggest honors from her peers:
Induction into the Massachusetts
Hall of Fame for Science Educators.
The hall, which is housed
permanently at Bridgewater
Wilbraham’s Ruth Chappel
was recently inducted into
the Massachusetts Hall of
Fame for Science Educators.
Chappel has taught in the
Springfield Public School
System for over 20 years.
State University, was founded
in 1992 and has recognized over
100 educators in the elementary,
middle, high school and college
levels as well as administrators
and informal science educators.
An Honor
“It’s exciting,” Chappel told
the Times, “it’s an honor. There’s
not too many [inductees] from
Western Mass.”
To be considered for induction, the individual should have a
minimum of 20 years of involvement in science education and
have made “extraordinary contributions to the advancement of
education in the sciences and/or
science teaching in Massachusetts,” the hall states.
Chappel, who started teaching at Springfield’s Duggan
Middle School in 1994, has had
a dedicated career in education
that extends to many of the middle and high schools in the city
and leadership roles for professional development. Additionally, she has led many extracurricular education programs that
have led to the beautification of
Forest Park and other areas of
Springfield.
According to Paula Thayer,
assistant director of the Springfield Parks and Recreation Division, in her recommendation of
Please see CHAPPELL,
page 27
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Page NEWS About Town
Second Place Winner of the 2013 New England Newspaper and Press Association ‘History Reporting’ Competition.
By Tyler Witkop
To submit items for possible inclusion in News About Town or other news columns,
send to Staff Writer, Wilbraham Hampden Times, 2341 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095 or e-mail to [email protected]. Photos are welcome.
Parking ban in effect
HAMPDEN – The annual winter parking ban for the
town of Hampden is in effect now through Wednesday,
April 1, 2015. Any vehicles left on town roads may be
towed at the owner’s expense. All vehicles that impede
snow removal may be towed by the police department or
at the request of the Highway Department.
Ashe to hold office hours
HAMPDEN – State Rep. Brian Ashe (D-Longmeadow) who represents Hampden in the state legislature will
hold office hours in town Wednesdays Jan. 14, Feb. 11
and March 18 from 11 a.m. – noon at the Hampden Library.
For more information, contact the district number at
413-272-3922.
Lost and found
WILBRAHAM – St. Cecilia’s Church has announced there is a “Lost and Found” area in the Parish Center. The area is located in the “Ushers/Greeting
Room” of the church and items are held for a short time.
Unclaimed items are either donated to the Community
Survival Center or thrown away.
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WILBRAHAM – Town
Clerk Beverly J. Litchfield has announced that the 2015 dog license
tags are in and available. Dog licenses expire on Dec. 31 of the
calendar year.
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596-2800 ext. 200.
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Volunteers sought
for annual dance
Town seeks proposals
for CPA funding
WILBRAHAM – Volunteers are sought for the 19th
Annual Father/Daughter Dance at St. Cecilia’s Church to
be held Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m.
Currently, participation is needed at every level from
ticket sales to clean up. For more information, contact
Joe Holden at [email protected].
Tickets for the dance will be available following
church services on the weekends of Jan. 24-25 and Jan.
31-Feb. 1.
WILBRAHAM – The town’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking proposals for projects
addressing open space preservation, historic preservation, affordable housing and recreation for possible funding under the Community Preservation Act.
The application deadline is the close of business
Please see NEWS ABOUT TOWN, page 4
The Best
Fresh for a
Healthy New Year!
Positions open on town
committees
HAMPDEN – The Board of Selectmen, Chairman
John D. Flynn, Vincent Villamaino and Norman Charest,
have announced that there are vacant positions on town
committees. Currently, there is a need for a Parks and
Recreation Commissioner, Water Commissioner and for
an appointee on the Personnel Committee.
As the Parks and Recreation Commission is an
elected office, the candidate would be appointed until
Town Election Monday, May 4.
Interested residents should contact the Selectmen’s
Office at 566-2151 ext. 100 or email [email protected].
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NEWS ABOUT TOWN from page 3
Thursday, Jan. 29. Application forms are
available at the Town Office Building in
the Selectmen’s Office.
The CPC will hold a public meeting
to answer questions from applicants and
to receive comments from residents. The
meeting is Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at
the Town Office Building.
HAMPDEN – During a lunch program Monday, Jan. 12, the Hampden Senior Center will take “A Look at the Movies” with movie reviewer and reporter Sy
Becker at 11:30 a.m.
A Brooklyn, N.Y. native, Becker is
known for his colorful movie reviews at
22 News, where he has served as a critic
and general assignment reporter for over
30 years.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 566-5588. The reservation
deadline is Friday, Jan. 8.
Hiking Club to walk
Fountain Park
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham
Hiking Club announced that their next
hike will take place Saturday, Jan. 10 at
Fountain Park in Wilbraham.
The hike is suitable for families of all
ages and will take place along old farm
roads along level gradient. Total hike time
is anticipated at one hour.
Winter programs
underway at
Wilbraham Library
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Library has announced the list of programming offerings for January and February,
with registration now underway.
Winter Storytime is currently underway and will run for six weeks, with two
times for different age groups. Children
ages 2 – 3 ½ will meet for 30 minutes
on Wednesdays or Thursdays starting at
10:15 a.m., with a caregiver. Children ages
3 ½ - 5 years will meet for 45 minutes beginning at 11:15 a.m. on Thursdays. Storytime will end Thursday, Feb. 12.
The Toddler Two Step and Pathways
for Parents will have a playgroup for children 12 – 24 months on Mondays, Jan.
12, 26, Feb. 2 and 9 at 10:15 a.m. The 40
minute program features 20 minutes of
nursery rhymes, singing and music and
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TIMES photo by David Miles
Too many cooks…
The kitchen volunteers helped make the Holly Fair at United Church
a success Dec. 13. Pictured in no order are Stuart Johnsen, Ben Koziol,
Doug and April Bushy, Betsy Johnsen, David Hauser, Paul Nesbitt and
Vanessa LaCroix.
20 minutes of play and social time.
The Welcome Baby! program will run
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 21, and 28 from 12:30
– 2:30 p.m. The program is designed for
new parents and their babies ages newborn
– 12 months. Topics will include parental
well-being, baby singing, baby massage
and socialization. Parents may attend any
or all sessions.
For more information, call 596-6141
or visit wilbrahamlibrary.org.
Free throw
competition returns
WILBRAHAM – All boys and girls
ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate in
the local competition for the 2015 Knights
of Columbus Free Throw Championship
Tour our beautiful 300-acre campus, meet
students, faculty, and administrators, and
learn about our outstanding academic and
extracurricular programs.
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Center of St. Cecilia’s Church.
All contestants at the local level are
recognized for their participation in the
event. Winners progress through district
and state competitions. Participants are
requested to furnish proof of age and written parental consent.
For entry forms or additional information, contact Mark Robinson at 413596-2331. Registration will be available
on site.
Children’s entertainer
to perform at library
Public Library welcomes entertainer
Jackson Gillman to the library Sunday,
Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. for a children’s program,
“Winter Wonders!”
Appropriate for children ages 3 and
up and their families, the program features participatory songs and stories about
shoveling, snowmen, snow angels and nature in winter. No registration is required.
This event is funded by the Wilbraham
Friends of the Library. For more information call the library at 596-6141.
Glee Club to begin
Jan. 12
Men’s Glee Club recently announced that
rehearsals will begin Monday, Jan. 12 at 7
p.m. at Christ the King Church.
The club, led by Ray Drury, has a
varied program of classical pieces, folk
songs, chanteys, pop tunes and show
tunes. Musical accompaniment will be
provided by Marcia Jackson.
Auditions are not required but singing experience is recommended. For more
information, visit wilbrahamchoralsociety.org.
Birthday lunch at
Senior Center
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior
Center, 104 Allen St., will hold a “Birthday Lunch” Wednesday, Jan. 14 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Those with birthdays
in the month of January are invited for a
free lunch. Appointments are necessary.
For more information or to register,
call 566-5588.
Hiking Club meeting
Jan. 14
Hiking Club will hold a club meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 7 – 8 p.m. at
the Wilbraham Senior Center. There will
be a demonstration on proper snowshoe
fitting. In addition, the club will discuss
February hikes.
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WILBRAHAM – The
Red Hat Ya Ya Sisterhood
announced they will hold a
Downton Abbey Tea Party
Thursday, Jan. 15 at noon.
The party will take place at
the Gardens of Wilbraham.
Members are asked to
bring their own tea cups
and are welcome to dress
in the manner of the show.
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tea will be provided. For more information or to register, call Deb Gormley, chairperson, at 547-6583.
Singing for
seniors…
‘Men’s Breakfast’ at
the Senior Center
The Minnechaug
Regional High
School Chorus,
directed by Lee
Hagon, performs
for seniors at the
Wilbraham Senior
Center’s Christmas
Party Dec. 16.
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center will hold a “Men’s Breakfast” Friday, Jan. 16 at 9 a.m.
Menu includes scrambled eggs,
hash brown potatoes, hash, coffee,
tea and juice. There will be a featured
guest speaker.
For more information, call the Senior Center at 566-5588.
News from
American Legion,
VFW
REGION – The Wilbraham
American Legion Post 286 and Hampden VFW Post 9397 Commander
Glenn Trevallion recently announced
upcoming meeting schedules.
The legion will meet Sunday,
Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the American
Legion at 678 Main St. The Hampden
VFW will meet Monday, Feb. 2 at
7:30 p.m. at the VFW.
In addition, Trevallion announced
the winners of the annual Turkey Toot
contest at the VFW. Julia Weisgerber
was the grand prize winner of $300
and Kate Day, Katie Krajewski, Ed
Loiko, Doreene Borowiec and the
Wilbraham Fire Department all won
turkeys.
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Supporting a
legacy…
Lisa (left), Jeremiah
(center) and Troy Ladue,
all of Wilbraham, help
raise awareness of the
Margaret Oliver Ladue
Foundation Dec. 24 at the
Holyoke Barnes & Noble
store. The Foundation
supports scholarships
and charitable causes
that reflect the character
and spirit of Ladue, who
passed away from cancer
in 2010.
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Page The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES
Editorial
2015 – Will this year be different than last?
I
was having a conversation with my wife about the
5. That the people of Wilbraham continue to support
New Year. We had just received a letter from our dear the good things done in the community.
friends and it was one of those “year in review” tomes.
6. That people in town realize that there are MORE
We read it and were impressed with all that they had done IMPORTANT concerns than their own sometimes.
and were surprised that they shared so many
7. That the PTO works with all parents
details in a form letter sent to so many peo- opinion to ensure that parents who want to participate
ple.
with their children have the opportunity to do
columnist
So, we decided to sit down and talk about
so. And be welcoming to all parents who can
what were the highlights (and lowlights) from
share their time accordingly.
our year. It was surprising to us to think that
8. That we recognize the good that the fire
we had so many events and activities that
and police departments do in our town.
qualified for one of these categories. And, we
9. That we continue to move forward in
were also equally surprised that we hadn’t
thoughtful ways to clean up our town after the
spent too much time discussing these issues,
2011 tornado.
but rather, we pushed on to other things that
10. And finally, that we recognize the terChris Hakala
seemed more pressing.
rific community we live in and be grateful that
we live here.
Establish Goals
Regardless, looking back at a critical juncture, such
Work to Improve
as the turn of a new year, seems to be something that is
Now, that all sounds good, but the reality is that this
worth doing. The reason for that is simple: It helps you set is not always easy. In those letters we get from people
up your goals and aspirations for next year.
extolling the amazing years that they had, we often miss
So, in that vein, what are the hopes of the people of out on the bad, the ugly or the unpleasant. I hope that we
Wilbraham – or at least my hopes for the people of Wil- learn from this and we work hard to recognize the bad,
braham?
address it and work to improve it, rather than gloss over it
1. That we continue to grow our businesses with and pretend that everything is great.
forethought. That we respect zoning laws and build busiI know that I have often painted an image of Wilbranesses that complement rather than compromise our com- ham as an idyllic community, and in some ways it is a
munity.
terrific place to live. However, we cannot lose sight of the
2. That leaders in our town recognize that the de- fact that we can always, always do better. And, I believe
mographics are shifting and address those needs accord- we all deserve the respect to admit that there are lousy
ingly.
things in town, and we can, and should fix those.
3. That our schools continue to be excellent and conHappy New Year everyone!
tinue to provide the youth of Wilbraham with a world
class education.
Chris Hakala is the Director of University Teaching and
4. That we see continued growth and development in Learning and Professor of Psychology at Quinnipiac Universiour surrounding communities in a way that strengthens ty. He can be reached at [email protected].
the entire Pioneer Valley.
TALK of the TOWNS
H
ope our readers enjoyed the Times’ Year in at noon at the Gardens of Wilbraham. Members are
Review in last week’s issue compiled and asked to bring their own tea cups and are welcome
written by Staff Writer Tyler Witkop. Now to dress in the manner of the show. Sandwiches and
it’s a new year and we are looking forward to reading English tea will be provided. For more information
about whatever happens in 2015, including seeing the or to register, call Deb Gormley, chairperson, at 5476583.
Patriots in the Super Bowl!
Don’t forget to send back your filled-out town
You could make news yourself if you live in
Hampden and would like to serve your town. The census forms recently mailed from Wilbraham Town
Board of Selectmen, Chairman John D. Flynn, Vinny Clerk Beverly Litchfield’s office; and if you have
Villamaino and Norman Charest, have announced a dog, make sure to mail in your dog registration,
that there have vacant positions on town committees. too. Dog licenses expired on Dec. 31. For more
information, call 596-2800 ext. 200.
Currently, there is a need for a Water
A blast from the past: Looking
Commissioner and for an appointee on the
TALK
through my old archives I found the
Personnel Committee. Interested residents
columnist
names of the first four recipients of the
should contact the Selectmen’s Office at
Minnechaug Scholarship Foundation in
566-2151 ext. 100 or email selectmen@
the first graduating class of 1961. They are
hampden.org.
Judy Cmero, still living in Wilbraham and
With a lot of focus on behavior of
remaining very active with the Garden Club
police departments nationwide, we are
and attending town meetings regularly;
lucky that the Wilbraham and Hampden
and Carolyn Fawcett, Scott Hoffman and
departments have a good rapport with
Roberta Oaks. The foundation, like Judy,
citizens of our towns. Kudos to Wilbraham
CHARLES F.
is still going strong, headed by its president,
Police Chief Roger Tucker who told me
BENNETT
hometown resident Kate Belsky.
over a year ago that he wanted transparency
We can be proud of three students from
between his police force and the citizens
Wilbraham and one from Hampden who
they protect. So, he asked Capt. Tim
Kane to put together excerpts from the town Police were named to the fall 2014 Dean’s List at Keene State
Log each week under our “Police Activity” page. He College in New Hampshire. They are Brendan Jones,
said it gives residents a glimpse into the actions of Anna Manzi and Kendall Pickett of Wilbraham, and
his department. Likewise Hampden Police Chief Jeff Hope Walsh of Hampden.
John Budrow of Wilbraham was recently named
Farnsworth posts his town’s police logs to the town
to the Dean’s List at Tufts University in Medford,
website, www.hampden.org, on a regular basis.
Efforts to build a new police station in Wilbraham Mass.
Katherine Ross of Wilbraham was recently
are heating up this winter. But Chief Tucker said the
current building on Main Street, which was a school in inducted into Education Honor Society the Kappa
1904, will have open houses in the spring so townsfolk Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education
at a ceremony in the Cushing Center at St. Anselm
can see for themselves how crowded it is.
Congratulations to Wilbraham doctor Gina L. College in Manchester, N.H. on Dec. 6. Katherine
Luciano, 34, co-director of the Primary Care Program is a senior majoring in elementary education. The
at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield for winning Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society
Harvard’s Primary Care Innovation Challenge. The in Education requires a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and
UConn School of Medicine graduate was honored for students to have been accepted into the college’s
for her ideas in primary care innovation. According Teacher Education Program.
Speedy recovery to Jim Trimble.
to a press release from Baystate, Dr. Luciano and five
Overheard at Horizons: Mary was watching
other finalists were selected based on a month-long
online voting process to pitch their innovative ideas the local news and turned to her husband, who was
involved in a crossword puzzle.
for advancing primary care medicine.
“Darling,” she said, “did you hear that? A man in
The fundraising raffle held by the Friends of the
Wilbraham Library was a success, raising $250. The New York swapped his wife for season tickets to the
prize was a “Frozen” (from Disney) themed basket of Jets games. Would you do a thing like that for Patriots
goodies. Christine Fraga was the lucky winner. Save seats?”
“Gosh no,” he replied. “The season is half over.”
the date of Feb. 25 when the Friends will hold their
annual Irish Night at the library with the band Banish
Retired Editor Emeritus Charlie Bennett writes
Misfortune.
The Red Hat Ya Ya Sisterhood of Wilbraham will this regular column for the Times. Please send items
hold a Downton Abbey Tea Party Thursday, Jan. 15 for the column to [email protected].
January 8, 2015
QUOTATIONS
of the Week
“”
“ ”
We would rather check it out and it be
nothing.
Wilbraham Police Capt. Timothy Kane on receiving
calls of suspicious activity and possible theft.
These are all volunteers but they’re all
professional.
Hampden Fire Chief Michael Gorski on the capabilities of the department personnel.
“ ”
“”
A person that loved teaching and got to
know them.
Science teacher Ruth Chappel, of Wilbraham, on
how she would like to be remembered by her students.
We’re
more.
building
at
$3
million,
no
Hampden Police Chief Jeff Farnsworth on the construction of a new police station in town, emphasizing
the project is not over budget.
Volunteers of the Week
T
his week’s volunteers of the week are
Rosemarie Groza, Deborah Alm, and
Susan Magee of Wilbraham who take
part in the “Read Aloud” program at the
Springfield School Volunteers.
The state estimates the value of a volunteer in
Massachusetts is worth $27.43 per hour.
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Page Editorial
The TIMES Quiz
By Tyler Witkop, Staff Writer
1. Which of the following is a location considered
for a new police station in Wilbraham?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
2341 Boston Road.
2780 Boston Road.
621 Main St.
45 Post Office Park.
2. Why did Wilbraham Fire Capt. David Bourcier
meet with the Board of Selectmen Dec. 1?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
To be appointed Deputy Chief.
To engage in collective bargaining.
To update selectmen on the Fire
Department.
None of the above.
3. Why were State Sen. Gale Candaras (D-Wilbraham) and President of National Grid in Massachusetts and Wilbraham resident Marcy Reed in
Hampden Dec. 4?
Hampden
meetings schedule
Wilbraham
meetings schedule
Thursday, Jan. 8
Middle School Task Force
7 p.m. Minnechaug
Thursday, Jan. 8
Zoning Board of Appeals
5:15 p.m. Town Office Building
Middle School Task Force
7 p.m. Minnechaug
Monday, Jan. 12
Board of Selectmen
6:30 p.m. Town House
Monday, Jan. 12
Board of Selectmen
7 p.m. Town Office Building
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Council on Aging
9 a.m. Senior Center
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee
7 p.m. Minnechaug
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee
7 p.m. Minnechaug
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Planning Board Public Hearing
8:15 p.m. Town House
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Planning Board
7 p.m. Town Office Building
(a) They were visiting Thornton W. Burgess
Middle School.
(b) They stopped for a coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts.
(c) To meet with the Board of Selectmen to discuss infrastructure needs.
(d) They took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony
to unveil the new West Hampden substation.
4. What did Hampden and Wilbraham have in
common Dec. 7?
(a) Both towns held their tree lighting
ceremonies.
(b) Santa Claus was escorted in a fire truck.
(c) Children met with Santa
(d) All of the above.
Answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-d
New Year’s Wish
By Lou Scungio
The eve of New Year’s is a time
To gather with your friends,
To look back on the year just past,
To cheer or make amends,
To wonder if we did enough
To make each season shine,
To give a toast to future friends
Or those we left behind.
We gather with our hearts a-glow,
With plans and hopes galore,
And wish that only good news comes
To settle at our door.
So raise your glasses way up high
And say to all you see
To pray that peace will settle here
And bring prosperity.
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Applications will be available
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And the deadline for completed
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A Community Gallery of life in
Wilbraham and Hampden:
Here you’ll find the next installment on Greg
the Barber’s window of guest photos called,
“A Window on the Community.” Residents
browse the Holly Fair. Girl Scouts visit City
Stage. La Cucina prepares Toys for Joy. A
Hampden student sings solo. The Hampden
Senor Center wears “ugly sweaters”. TWB
students play dodgeball for charity. A
Wilbraham resident enters an Honor Society.
Readers are encouraged to send in medium to high
resolution photos for this page by e-mail to
[email protected] or mail to TIMES, 2341 Boston
Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095. Please note that if you
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They’re not so bad…
Staff and volunteers of the Hampden Senior Center recently participated in a “Wear your Ugly Sweater Day.” Back row (left to right) are June
Kennedy, Vivian Lenschitz, Joyce Brooks, Selectman Chairman John D.
Flynn, Council on Aging Director Rebecca Moriarty, Wendy Turer, Nancy
Willobee, Louise Young, and Bernie Richardson. Front row (left to right)
are Doris Ouimet, Nan Hurlburt, Debbie Mahoney, and Doreen Rauch.
An honor…
Minnechaug
graduate and senior
nursing student at
Elms College Erica
Dybas (center) was
recently named into
the Sigma Theta
Tau chapter of the
National Honor
Society for Nursing
Students. Her sisters
Stacy and Sarah
congratulate her on
the accomplishment.
Collecting ‘toys for joy’…
Alan Paquette (left) of Wilbraham, R
and Bella DeMattia of Hampden help
Hampden House Toys for Joy collectio
who made a donation received a past
A Commun
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It’s all
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games…
Looking for the perfect gift…
Attendants of United Church’s Holly Fair searched for the right gifts for
themselves and others Dec. 13. Many members from the community came
out in support of the event.
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Editor’s note: Each week we
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Barber’s window. This is the
next in our series of photos.
Greg helps Times photographer
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Taking the stage…
Dec. 15, supervised by teachers Denise Fiedler and Eric Panasci (back right).
Rachael, Sophia, Maisie, Amelia, Arianna and Madison of the Wilbraham
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January 8, 2015
Common Core opponents push for referendum
WILBRAHAM – Opponents
of the state mandated Common
Core educational standards have
started a grass roots drive to put
the question of Common Core
before Massachusetts voters during local elections this spring.
A group called ‘Pioneer Valley United: Restore MA Education Standards’ (found on Facebook) is leading the drive. The
group is made up of parents, educators and citizens of the Pioneer
Valley. Currently, active members include citizens from Wilbraham, Hampden, Ludlow, East
Longmeadow, Longmeadow and
Springfield. Together, they are
joining forces “to have our voices
be heard to defeat Common Core
for the sake of our future generations.”
“No one on Beacon Hill has
ever heard from parents or even
asked our opinions about Common Core. Common Core was
forced on school districts without any discussion or input from
those affected the most - the parents of school age children” says
Joelene Guzzo, Pioneer Valley
United and a Wilbraham resident. “We want to give the people
of the commonwealth an oppor-
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tunity to tell lawmakers what we
think about this critical issue.”
Guzzo has collected enough
signatures to ask the Wilbraham
Board of Selectmen to place the
non-binding public opinion advisory question on the ballot for
local elections this spring. If the
selectmen were to decline, the
group would have to gather signatures from 10 percent of all
registered voters in their town to
place the question on the ballot.
Guzzo plans to present the petition to selectmen at their meeting
Monday, Jan. 12.
WILBRAHAM – The
Wilbraham Women’s Club
recently announced the club
is offering several scholarships for graduating seniors
who are residents of Wilbraham.
There are at least two
$1,000 scholarships for those
attending a four year college,
a $500 music scholarship for
a student pursuing a music
major in college or who has
been an active participant
in music programs in high
school, and a $500 award for
a student who will attend a
two year college or a technical program.
The application deadline
is Friday, Feb. 27.
Applications are available in the guidance offices at
Minnechaug Regional High
School, Wilbraham & Monson Academy and Cathedral
High School. Those attending another private school are
directed to call Mrs. Agnew
at 596-9480 to obtain an application.
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Recent police activity in Wilbraham
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Police Department released information on recent
police activity reported by Capt.
Timothy Kane.
Domestic
On Dec. 25 at 12:24 a.m.
Officers Alderico Florindo and
Sean Casella responded to Bradlind Avenue for a report of a
domestic dispute. A 53-year-old
man assaulted his daughter and
her boyfriend and was arrested
for the Domestic Assault and
Battery.
On Dec. 27 at 5:54 p.m. Officer Joseph Brewer and Michael
Cygan went to a Sunnyside
Terrace address for a reported
domestic disturbance. An 85year-old man was arrested for
assaulting and strangling his
wife and for also assaulting his
step-daughter.
On Dec. 28 at 8:38 a.m.
Officers Harold Swift, Jeffery
Rudinski and Thomas Korzec responded to a 911 call reporting
that a possible fight was going
on at a Wilson Street address.
STCC to offer MCAS prep class
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community
College (STCC) has announced
it will offer free Massachusetts
Comprehensive
Assessment
System (MCAS) preparatory
classes to students who did not
pass the test in English and/or
Math.
The “Pathways to Success” program is made possible by an $80,000 grant from
the Massachusetts Department
of Elementary and Secondary
Education.
“The program is for those
who need academic remediation to pass the MCAS, obtain a
high school diploma, and transition to post-secondary educa-
tion,” said STCC Director of
Returning Adult Services Sue
Soffen.
The next “Pathways to Success” session will begin Monday, Jan. 12 and run through
Tuesday, March 3. Classes will
be held at STCC in the Adult
Education Center (Building 27)
from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. All
classes and curriculum materials are free for students enrolled
in the “Pathways to Success”
program.
Those interested in enrolling in the program should visit
the center Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
For additional information, call
413-755-4300.
WNEU professor to serve as
committee chair
SPRINGFIELD – Dr. Al- leadership in the planning and
exander Wurm of Wilbraham, execution of the annual conwho serves as an asference for the comsociate professor of
munication of recent
physics and chair of
results in the physics
the Department of
of controlled fusion.
Physical and Bio“The timely exlogical Sciences at
change of ideas and
Western New Engresults between reland University, was
searchers is essential
elected to serve as
for the advancement
chair of the Execuof the nuclear fusion
tive Committee of the Dr. Alexander program,”
Wurm
International Shersaid.
“I
feel
honored
Wurm
wood Fusion Theory
to be supporting this
Conference.
important process.”
Wurm has served as a
The conference is supportmember of the committee since ed by the Department of Energy
the fall of 2011 and has served (DOE) Office of Fusion Energy
as vice chair for the past year.
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Senior Center
to hold tax
program
HAMPDEN – With
the 2014 Tax Season now
underway, the Hampden
Senior Center has announced AARP volunteer
counselors will be available
to prepare free tax returns
at the center on Tuesdays
from 9 a.m. – noon beginning Tuesday, Feb. 3.
Participants
should
bring all forms W-2, 1099,
interest, dividends, capital
gains, real estate taxes/rent
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any questionable forms/
documents.
Appointments are required. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 566-5588.
After investigating, Officer Swift
placed a 20-year-old male from
Springfield under arrest for assaulting his girlfriend.
Failure to Register
On Dec. 28 at 4:59 p.m. Officer Thomas Motyka charged
Larry Green Jr., 32, of Wilbraham, with Failure to Register as
a Sex Offender, (Subsequent Offense).
Leaving the Scene
On Dec. 28 at 6:39 p.m. Officer Justin Wall investigated a
crash at the Stony Hill Road and
Springfield Street intersection.
The vehicle that was at fault fled
the scene. The vehicle was subsequently identified and the operator, Ruby Thorne-Thomson, 24,
of Indian Orchard was charged
with leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure
to use care in stopping.
Restraining Order Violation
On Dec. 29 at approximately 11:09 a.m., a man came into
the station lobby to speak with
an officer regarding the violation
of an active 209A restraining
order by his ex-wife. Probable
cause existed to seek a warrant
for the arrest of the 55-year-old
woman.
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On Dec. 30 at 12:02 a.m.
Officer Sean Casella stopped a
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a registration sticker issue. The
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Hampden graduates two from fire academy
HAMPDEN – While it may
be a volunteer department, the
Hampden Volunteer Fire Department still maintains a high level
of professionalism, says Fire
Chief Michael Gorski. This also
applies to the standards to which
the volunteers are held.
Recently, residents Meghan
Rogers and Derek St. Martin,
two new additions to the department, were among 22 graduates
from the state firefighting academy as part of the Call/Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Training Program. Rogers was one
of three women to complete the
program.
A total of 11 departments
from Western Mass. were represented at the academy. A graduation ceremony was held at the
Williston Northampton School
in Easthampton Dec. 17, 2014.
Gorski explained that after one full year of department
training, volunteers would reach
the same level as the participants
in the academy. He noted that
volunteer/call departments statewide can send representatives to
the academy for free.
The program delivers a standard recruit training curriculum,
meeting national standards, on
nights and weekends to accommodate the schedule of firefighters in suburban and rural areas,
which includes online material,
the offices of Joseph J. Klucznik,
deputy director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy,
stated in a press release. Graduates had to complete 320 hours
of training.
Gorski said that individuals
cannot respond at a structural
fire until they reach the class I
level.
Rogers was sworn into her
new role with the Hampden Department Dec. 22. St. Martin was
absent from the weekly meeting.
Hampden resident and volunteer firefighter Meghan
Rogers was recently certified
as a firefighter class I and II,
having graduated from the
state firefighting academy.
Her colleague, Derek St.
Martin (not pictured), also
of Hampden, was among
the graduates as well.
Dance program steps off
WILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Parks and
Recreation Department announced that a youth
dance program will begin Monday, Jan. 12 at Wilbraham Middle School.
Classes, taught by instructors from the MaryAnn Studio of Dance, will run through the end of
May culminating with a “Stars of Tomorrow” recital.
The program has been ongoing for over 25 years.
For more information, visit Wilbraham-ma.gov/
rec.
Students prepare for the dance program at the
Wilbraham Parks and Recreation Department
taught by the MaryAnn Studio of Dance.
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Fire Department enhances services
FIRE DEPT. from page 1
The EMT training was completed with grant funding, Gorski said.
Dry Hydrants
Further
enhancing
the
department’s capabilities to respond to emergencies in town is
the installation of dry hydrants at
strategic locations around town.
Currently five are operational
and a sixth should be installed
within the next few weeks, Gorski explained.
There are hydrants at Mill
Pond on Mill Road, at the bridge
on Somers Road, the bridge on
South Road, on Rockadundee
Road, on North Monson Road
and Allen Street. The department
is working on installing another
hydrant on Bennett Road.
The Allen Street hydrant
ties into a 20,000 gallon water
storage tank installed by National Grid on their property of the
West Hampden Substation for
the town. According to Gorski,
the department will maintain the
tank.
At this point, should a fire
break out in town, there is a hydrant or hydrants available for the
department and other responding
to communities to access within
reasonable distance. While Gorski noted that the situation may
be far from perfect, the department’s capability to effectively
respond has increased.
Following the Somers Road
fire in April of 2013, Gorski recalled hearing rumors that the
department had sucked Mill
Pond dry and that Engine One,
the newest fire truck, didn’t have
water. He explained that their
tankers are full – Engine One
holds roughly 2,000 gallons of
water – when they respond on
scene and that it takes only a
short time to run through the
water supply on board. He also
noted that they did not suck the
pond dry.
Gorski commented that in
situations like the Somers Road
fire, there aren’t many options
for the department to save the
building.
In that fire, at 283 Somers
Road, the whole home was lost.
Firefighter Derek Merrill
compares the antiquated
Scott Packs (left) with the
new replacement ones approved at Annual Town
Meeting in April 2014. The
new breathing apparatus is
lighter and more efficient.
Additionally, wind-borne embers
ignited several brush fires on
Minnechaug Mountain, further
straining resources. The town
received mutual aid from several
surrounding communities.
Scott Packs
At the last Annual Town
Meeting, voters approved the
purchase of new self-contained
breathing equipment, known
as Scott packs. Currently, the
department has replaced the
equipment, making the job of responding to fires a safer one for
the responders.
The new packs are lighter,
have alarms that go off on a consistent level and enable responders to provide air to trapped victims in severe emergencies and
meeting current standards.
“There is a tremendous difference,” said Gorski, who commented “the packs we had were
very antiquated. We’re very
OPEN HOUSE
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Hampden Firefighters display equipment at their Oct. 11 Open House. (From left) Mike
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thankful to the voters at town
meeting.”
Additionally, with the approval from selectmen, the department has a training stipend
for the officers. Each Monday,
Gorski explained, that there is
some type of training taking
place. Some of the training is
mandatory, which a firefighter
must make up at some point in
the year, while other training is
optional. If a volunteer makes
all of the mandatory training
and completes a minimum of 75
percent of the non-mandatory
training, he or she is eligible for
a stipend.
“It encourages participation,” Gorski commented.
And to further increase
knowledge and participation, the
department has instituted a rotational “Duty Officer” role.
High Capabilities
Gorski informed that every
night the station receives “nuisance” calls, which can range
from real nuisances to tedious
calls. Rather than have one individual within the department
handle such calls, all of the officers will share the task, which
prevents the department from
having a single person with experience in a particular type of
call.
“We’ve got high capabilities
to respond on nights and weekends but during the day is what I
worry about,” said Gorski.
He noted that being a volunteer department, many of the
firefighters have day jobs that
could take them well away from
town should an emergency occur, potentially dampening the
responsiveness from the town’s
own responders. There are mutual aid agreements in place with
the surrounding communities.
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interested in gaining membership in the department, Gorski
said there are a few requirements. The individual must be
at least 18 years of age and reside in town or within a mile
of its borders. Additionally, the
individual must possess a valid
driver’s license.
All interested volunteers
must fill out an application, pass
a drug test and the department
will conduct a criminal background check. If those criteria
are met, the candidate must be
approved by the selectmen as a
provisional firefighter.
For more information, visit
hampdenfiredepartment.com or
hampden.org/dept/vfd. The department can also be reached at
566-3314.
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Don’t be a victim
Police Department
offers advice on
car break-ins
By Tyler S .Witkop
WILBRAHAM – From September to December, Wilbraham
saw an increase in motor vehicle
break-ins, according to a press release from the Wilbraham Police
Department.
According to their information, over a two-and-a-half month
period 33 vehicles were broken
into, with the possibility of 150
additional vehicles targeted.
“They tend to come in
spurts,” said Capt. Timothy Kane,
who spoke with the Times about
the issue. He noted that many of
these break-ins will occur over a
week or two week period. “It’s
one of those on again, off again issues that’s usually drug related.”
Kane explained that typically, thieves will grab loose money,
cameras, and other similar items
of value. Oftentimes, victims had
left their vehicles easily accessible with unlocked doors and/or
keys in the ignition.
“We highly recommend that
people don’t leave their keys in
the car,” said Kane.
From his experience, he
said that neighborhoods closer
to Springfield are typically most
at risk for theft. Glenn Drive and
Dipping Hole Road are two of the
most targeted neighborhoods.
“They generally don’t hit
dead-end streets,” Kane commented.
As a public service, Kane offered some advice to help prevent
theft. First, he suggests that residents lock car doors. Additionally
he recommends that residents
keep valuables out of plain view
or out of the vehicle when not in
operation. Sensor lights on the
outside of homes, Kane says, can
often deter thieves as they typi-
cally want to remain unseen.
In the event residents suspect they are being victimized,
he recommends that, if possible,
they try to get a description of the
perpetrators, a license plate or vehicle description to aid police in
their investigation. “If the dog’s
barking, take a peek,” he said.
Residents who believe they
are victims of theft or an attempted theft should call the police.
“We would rather check it out and
it be nothing,” said Kane.
According to the 2013 Town
Report (the most recent report
available), there was one primary
arrest for theft from a motor vehicle in 2013. Seven arrests were
made for stolen property. A total
of 13 cases of motor vehicle theft
were reported, which was an 18
percent drop from 2012. Additionally, there was a total of $127,200
taken in motor vehicle thefts. A
total of $85,437 in stolen property
was recovered from all thefts.
The department received
1,083 calls related to suspicious
persons/activity for 2013, according to the report.
For more information or to
report crime, call the department
at 596-3837. Anonymity can be
maintained.
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ARTS & Lifestyles
Art and science collide with ‘Drum Stomp’
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eaturing the rhythm and music of
Africa, on Saturday, Jan. 17, the
Springfield Museums will present a day-long program titled “Drum,
Stomp, and Dance,” featuring art and
science activities plus live animal demonstrations and a concert by Crocodile
River Music.
The highlight of the day will be a
performance titled “Trinidad 2 Timbuktu” by world music ensemble Crocodile
River Music at 11 a.m. in the Davis Auditorium of the D’Amour Museum of
Fine Arts. The show takes the audience
on a journey that starts with the music
and rhythms of Africa, then explores calypso, reggae, flamenco, Brazilian and
Afro-Cuban music and dance styles that
have blossomed from these African musical roots. The show is appropriate for
all ages.
Visitors will also be able to meet live
animals from the Solutia Live Animal
Center up close from 2 – 4 p.m. on the
ground level of the Springfield Science
Museum. Featured animals are slated to
include a blue tongued skink, a bearded
dragon and a ball python.
The day’s events will also include
Family Science Adventures at the Science Museum (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.), as well
as themed art projects in the Art Discovery Center of the George Walter Vincent
Smith Art Museum (noon – 4 p.m.). The
Seymour Planetarium will also present
shows at 11:15 a.m., noon, 1 p.m. and
2 p.m.
For information, call 413-263-6800
ext. 488 or visit springfieldmuseums.
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World music ensemble
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first exhibit of the year will be at
the Dane Gallery in the Indian Orchard Mills on Front Street in the
Indian Orchard section of Springfield. The show will run from Saturday, Jan. 24 through Saturday,
Feb. 21. A reception will be held
Jan. 24 from 1 – 4 p.m.
There is a variety of media,
including paintings, basketry, jewelry, photography and sculpture.
The league has been active
throughout the year with ongoing
exhibits at the Wilbraham Senior
Center, Christ the King Church
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his year I have decided to make
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beRick Rubin
cause my goals were
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know, besides the rest of the planet.
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But this year, I’m becoming a follower and making New Year’s Resolutions.
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Well except maybe during Halloween.
Making a list of resolutions for the New Year is a tradition with which few
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Top 10 New Year’s resolutions
5. Staying Fit and Healthy
6. Learn Something Exciting
7. Quit Smoking
8. Help Others in Their Dreams
9. Fall in Love
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Source: University of Scranton.
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13. I will eat more nice things like
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Eat less crap like fresh fruit, vegetables,
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Well, I think that’s quite a list. A few
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 small onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon crushed red
pepper flakes
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as
Frank’s Red Hot), or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons
Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup skim milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Directions
1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place the beef into a mixing
bowl, and season with salt, onion, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, oregano, red
pepper flakes, hot pepper sauce, and
Worcestershire sauce; mix well. Add
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Need more information on the above? Call Gail at 413-283-2329.
January 8, 2015
Fly tying class offered
LUDLOW – Anglers and fly fishing
enthusiasts young and old are welcome
to participate in a fly tying course Thursday, Jan. 15 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Ludlow
Elks Club, 69 Chapin St.
Classes will be held over eight
weeks, ending Thursday, Feb. 26 and are
free, put on by the Western Massachusetts
Fly Fishermen. Materials, including necessary tools, are provided. Participants
will learn to tie two new flies each evening. The next class will cover the “Grey
Hackle” and “Hendrickson” patterns.
The fly patterns covered may change
due to material availability.
The program is recommended for individuals ages 8 and up. All children must
be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, visit wmflyfishermen.org.
Laughing Brook to hold tracking class
HAMPDEN – At one time, being
able to read tracks was vital for survival.
Tracking is more than simply finding a
trail and following it, and prints aren’t always necessary to track an animal.
Laughing Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
will help teach individuals how to read
and identify animal signs from 10 – 11:30
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 in a program led
by naturalist Kevin Kopchynski. The pro-
gram, which is suitable for individuals
and families with children ages 5 - 12,
will take place outside. Attendants are encouraged to dress accordingly.
Preregistration is required. For more
information, contact Mass Audubon’s
Connecticut River Valley Sanctuaries at
413-584-3009 ext. 812 or [email protected].
Online kettle campaign underway
SPRINGFIELD – The Salvation
Army red kettles have been an American
tradition since 1891, helping raise financial support for critical Salvation Army
programs, and now individuals, teams
and companies can participate by starting
an online kettle campaign of their own.
The red kettle campaigns have grown
into one of the most recognizable and
important charitable campaigns in the
country, providing toys for children, coats
for the homeless, food for the hungry and
countless social service programs yearround.
The online red kettle campaign is
active until Saturday, Jan. 31. After this
date, individuals can still log into their
online red kettle but will be unable to
receive donations. Gifts in the red kettle
will support the Salvation Army locally,
which is selected based on the zip code
entered upon registration.
“There is no registration fee to participate in our online kettle campaigns,”
said Amanda Moyer, Springfield Salvation Army board member and director
of account services for local full-service
marketing firm, Market Mentors. “Additionally, everyone who donates to an
online kettle will receive an email acknowledgement that can be used for tax
purposes.”
For more information, go to springfield.salvationarmyma.org. To start a red
kettle, visit onlineredkettle.org.
January 8, 2015
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SPORTS
Hurricanes blow past Minnechaug
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
S
ince their opening win
three weeks ago, it has
been a tough stretch for
Falcons. After a pair of twopoint losses, they started their
home season with a couple of
blowout losses to Amherst,
76-56 and Westfield, 85-39.
The first quarter sealed
their fate against Amherst, as
they fell behind by 17 in that
frame. After the margin got
to 20 at the break, the Falcons played the Hurricanes
to a standstill in the second
half. Matt Krol, 14, and Corey
Page, 10, hit double figures for
Minnechaug.
The start was similar
against the Bombers, 16 points
at the quarter, 18 at the half.
But then the game got totally
away from them, when that
margin doubled over the next
8:00. Page had seven points to
lead the Falcons.
The team is 1-4 on the
season. They play Belchertown and Ludlow this week,
as they begin their Suburban
League schedule.
Lady Falcons
fall to
Longmeadow
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Minnechaug’s Rachel Granger (15) pushes a shot towards the
basket.
The girls dropped a 4841 decision to Longmeadow.
They managed to keep it
clo0se throughout. It was a
Minnechaug splits Grafton Tourney
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
WILBRAHAM - The Falcons were busy on the rinks.
They began with a win and loss
in the Grafton Holiday Tournament.
In their preliminary game
they lost to Worcester, 7-4. Tied
after one at 2-2, a three-goal second by Worcester, set them back.
Nick Rivet had two goals and an
assist, while Liam Walsh assisted
on two.
In the consolation game,
they overcame a 4-0 first period
deficit to eke out a 6-5 win over
Northbridge. Josh DeCarolis had
a hat trick, while Cam Mariani
added two more goals. Anthony
Piteo had four assists and Walsh
had two. Mariani also scored
three points as he added an assist
to the two goals.
The Falcons ended the week
in fine form with a 6-0 win over
Marlborough. Stephen Bidus
stopped 26 shots for the shutout.
Mariani went two and one once
again and Piteo again had a four-
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Minnechaug’s John Collins
(19) carries the puck up the
ice.
assist game. Rivet scored once
and had two assists.
The two wins evened the
Falcons off to 4-4 on the season.
They play Ludlow later in the
week.
Minnechaug’s Anthony Piteo (22) carries the puck on
her backhand.
Nate Rosenthal is a sports
correspondent for Turley Publications. He can be reached at
[email protected].
Minnechaug’s Tessa Logadich (20) floats a shot towards the basket.
two-point game after one and
still just eight at the break.
The Lady Lancers got it to
10 points in the third, but the
Lady Falcons kept fighting
back and got to within five at
one point. Caitlin MacGregor
led the team with 11 points.
Minnechaug is 1-3 on the
season and have a busy week,
with Sabis, Chicopee Comp
and Agawam coming to Wilbraham
correspondent for Turley Publications. He can be reached
at [email protected].
Falcons take two over Gaels
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
WILBRAHAM – The
Falcons had an easy time with
Holyoke Catholic as they beat
them on both ends of the meet.
The boys overwhelmed the
Gaels, 144-14, as the Gaels
had just three swimmers. It
was 123-52 in the girls meet
for Minnechaug.
The Falcons took control
right away with a sweep of the
200-yard medley relay. Taking
first was the foursome of Kurt
LaFlamme, Zack Peters, Karl
Tomlinson and James Webber. Their time was 1 minute,
58.41 seconds and with that
Minnechaug had a 12-0 lead.
They aslo swept the first three
individual events. In the 200
freestyle, it was David Adamski, 1:54.83, Tomlinson and Peters. Jack Normoyle, 2:22.02
won the 200-yard Individual
Medley, with Webber and Eric
Dzierzgowski in second and
third. Chandler Parker, 24.81
won the 50-yard freestyle with
Sebastian Karpinski and Cam-
eron Lucier in the next two
spots. Heading into the diving, Minnechaug led 51-6.
Webber won the diving
with a score of 171.40 and that
was six more points to none
for Minnechaug.
The 100-yard butterfly
went to Minnechaug in all
three spots, with Andrew Allard, Normoyle and LaFlamme.
Dzierzgowski, 58.50, won the
100-yard freestyle and Karpinski was second. It was another
1-2-3 in the 500-yard freestyle with Allard on top with
a 5:49.36 and Luis Angel and
Jacob Peters in the next two
places. Chris Adamski, Angel,
Michael Cheng and Karpinski
led a first and second-place
finish in the 200-yard freestyle
relay in 1:53.29.
David Adamski, 1:00.72,
won the 100-yard backstroke,
followed by Zack Peters and
Cheng. Angel, 1:10.36, won
the 100-yard breaststroke
and Parker was second. The
meet ended with a third relay
sweep. Winning the 400-yard
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January 8, 2015
Falcons fly at Knight-Hawk Tournament
Jacobson, Gobel
win weight classes
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
HOLYOKE – Chris Vega
has now surpassed two major
milestones after picking up the
victory in the finals of the 132pound championship in Dean
Tech’s Knight-Hawk Classic
held on Tuesday at Holyoke
High School.
Vega defeated Nathaniel
Lindsay of Hollis-Brookline,
N.H., in the finals by pinfall in
the third round of the match to
get the championship as well as
his 114th victory of the season.
The win allowed Vega to surpass
David Brazeau as the sole leader
in all-time wins for Dean Tech
grapplers.
Vega had another excellent
run in the tournament, climbing
his way through each match in a
very talented field of wrestlers.
21 teams made their way out to
the Knight-Hawk Classic from
five different states, coach Joseph Griffin said.
Delran (New Jersey) would
win the meet with 183.5 points
as a team. Hollis-Brookline
would place second. Dean Tech
finished in fifth place this year
with 113.5 points.
“I thought a lot of our guys
wrestled well,” said Griffin. “We
definitely held our own against a
lot of very talented teams.”
Dean Tech competes in Division 3, but most of the competition at the Knight-Hawk was
from Division 1 or 2. Among
the teams were West Springfield,
Minnechaug, and Putnam.
Following Vega, Justin Perez was a winner in his championship match at 160 pounds. Perez
is a defending Western Massachusetts champion in the weight
class, and defeated Andrew Butler of Hollis-Brookline in the final match by a 9-4 decision.
Phillip Fernandez, the de-
fending Massachusetts Division
3 heavyweight champion, suffered an 8-1 decision loss against
Travis Hughes from Milford.
Fernandez is 8-2 this season.
South Hadley also competed
in the Knight-Hawk Tournament
for the third straight year. They
had a tough time, placing 19th
as a team with just 32 points.
They were only able to place
one wrestler in the top four of a
weight class.
That victory came from
Isaiah Cardenales, who finished
in third place at the 106-pound
weight class. He had an excellent
third place match as he picked up
a win over Dakota Hunter from
Delran with a pinfall in the first
round. He secured the pin with
just 2 seconds remaining in the
round.
Minnechaug crowned two
individual champions, with Riley Jacobson finishing off the
113-pound class with a second
round pinfall. He was joined by
Lucas Gobel, who won the 145pound title with a decision victory. Minnechaug finished ninth
overall as a team with 95 points,
just a half-point behind eighthplace Hampden Charter School
of Science.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a
sports correspondent for Turley
Publications. He can be reached
at [email protected].
Falcons get back in win column against Belchertown
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
WILBRAHAM - The Minnechaug boys basketball team
opened its Suburban season with
a 59-49 win over Belchertown
and in so doing, ended a fourgame losing streak. They won
the game on the strength of their
inside game, getting a lot of baskets inside the paint. They outshot the Orioles, 25-10 from the
floor.
The Falcons trailed for most
of the first quarter and took a
brief lead at the end of the frame.
Much of the second and two
minutes of the third belonged to
Belchertown as well. Over the
final 14:00 of the game, Minnechaug was in charge, allowing the Orioles to score just 15
points, 10 of which came from
the line. The only area where
the Falcons had trouble was with
the 3-pointer, as the Orioles outscored them 21-3 from beyond
the arc.
It was over a minute before
there was a score. That at 6:50
on a basket by Corey Henson to
give the Orioles a 2-0 lead. The
Falcons got that back on one
by Kaleb Smith moments later.
Another minute passed before
Connor Davis made it 5-2 with
a three, Corey Page got two of
those back on the Falcons next
trip down the floor Henson answered that back and that was
followed by a pair of free throws
by Josh Henry. This fourth minute of the game was full of scoring as Mitch Medina hit a three
for Belchertown and Page scored
two. Four minutes into the
game, it was 10-8 in favor of the
Orioles. After a steal, Smith tied
it up, but Davis got the Orioles
the lead again with another trey.
A jumper by Shaun Crowe followed seconds later by a Smith
2014-2015 winter standings
Boys Basketball
Sabis
Chicopee Comp
Longmeadow
Minnechaug
South Hadley
Ludlow
Agawam
Belchertown
3-3
1-4
4-1
1-3
1-1
1-4
1-5
0-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
3-2
2-3
1-2
1-3
1-4
5-0-1
4-1-0
1-1-1
1-2-0
2-5-0
1-3-0
0-3-0
0-3-0
6-0-1
4-1-0
2-1-1
2-3-0
2-5-0
3-4-0
1-4-0
0-3-0
Hockey
Berry
Agawam
Westfield
Longmeadow
West Springfield
Ludlow
Minnechaug
East Longmeadow
South Hadley
4-0
3-0
3-1
1-2
3-1
2-1
Minuteman
Belchertown
East Longmeadow
Minnechaug
Longmeadow
Amherst
Northampton
Westfield
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
4-0
4-0
3-0
3-0
2-1
2-1
2-2
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
0-0
4-0
3-0
3-0
3-0
3-0
2-2
1-2
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
7-0
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
Girls Swimming
Boys Indoor Track
Pioneer North
Longmeadow
Amherst
Northampton
Central
East Longmeadow
Minnechaug
1-0
1-0
1-1
0-0
0-1
0-1
Boys Swimming
Girls Basketball
Valley Wheel
Westfield
Ludlow
Minnechaug
Agawam
East Longmeadow
Pioneer North
East Longmeadow
Northampton
Minnechaug
Central
Longmedow
Amherst
Minuteman
Belchertown
Longmeadow
Northampton
Minnechaug
Westfield
East Longmeadow
Amherst
Wrestling
1-0
1-0
1-0
0-0
0-1
0-2
4-0
3-0
3-0
1-2
0-4
1-3
Valley League
West Springfield
Central
Chicopee Comp
Putnam
East Longmeadow
Chicopee
Minnechaug
minute of the third on baskets by
Smith and Crowe, but a three by
Billy Aldrich gave the lead back
to Belchertown. After Henry
scored underneath, Aldrich again
drained a three and with 6:15 to
play in the third, the score was
34-30. Henry responded quickly
with a basket and that set off a
run of 10 unanswered points by
Minnechaug over 3:00, Henry
ended the run just as he started
it with a power layup. Belchertown came right back with five
straight points by Henson, two
free throws and a 3-pointer and
with 1:40 to play, it was a onepoint game again. After a Pickering basket, Henson scored again
to make it 42-41 and that would
be as close as the Orioles would
get. Koby Ray hit a three with
51 seconds left and Pickering’s
jumper went in as the buzzer
sounded. Minnechaug had a sixpoint lead once again.
The teams traded points for
the first 4:00 of the final frame.
Belchertown would have trouble
scoring from the field, getting
their only field goal in the first
2:00 of the fourth. Henry was
a force in the quarter scoring
seven points on his own usually
answering free throws by the
Orioles. The Falcons would get
their lead to double digits on a
late free throw with 14 seconds
left.
Henry had 18 points to lead
all scorers. Thirteen came after
the break. Smith had 12 and
Crowe scored 10. It was eight
each for Pickering and Page.
Ray had three.
The Falcons improved to 24 and are now 1-0 in league with
this game being their Suburban
opener.
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Girls Indoor Track
2-0
1-0
0-0
0-0
0-1
0-1
0-1
0-1
layup, gave the Falcons their
first lead at 14-13. In the final
minute, Davis scored and Crowe
responded to end the quarter at
16-15 for Minnechaug.
Like the first quarter, it
was over a minute until the first
score, that coming on a jumper
by Steve Pickering to put the
Falcons ahead, by three. Zach
Jones got two points back in
short order, but then both teams
went 2:30 without scoring. With
3:46 to play in the half, Skyelar
Whitehead put the Orioles back
in front and a minute after that,
Davis made it a three-point lead
at 21-18. Pickering got it back
to one, but baskets by Whitehead
and Davis gave the Orioles a
five-point lead. It would get to
six at 28-22 when Henson hit a
three with 12 seconds left. But
Henry ended the half with a big
layup and got the Falcons back
to four.
They tied it up in the first
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freestyle relay in 3:46.96, was
David Adamski, Allard, Angel
and Webber.
The girls won the 200yard medley relay with the
foursome of Catherine Avery,
Jordan Baker, Kait Kelly and
Jaylyn Tarzian coming in at
2:06.18. With a third place
as well, they had a 10-4 lead.
Holyoke Catholic took first in
the next two events, the 200yard freestyle and 200-yard
Individual Medley. With seconds and thirds in each, the
Falcons won the overall scores.
Haleigh Kology and Avery got
those two spots in the freestyle.
In the IM, it was Emily Baskin,
2:44.31 and Amanda Ingerson
for Minnechaug.
The 50-yard freestyle was
next and winning the event for
the Falcons was Nora Scully,
26.89 in first. Gisele Andree
was third. Minnechaug then
swept the diving to take complete control of the meet. It
was Allison Coopee, 172.55,
Maggie Martin and Margaret
Macedo. The score was now
52-21.
The Gaels got first in the
100-yard butterfly and won the
overall event. Ingerson was
second in 1:17.58. Lauren
Quinn, 56.87, won the 100yard freestyle and Baker was
third. In the 500-yard freestyle,
Kelly was second, 5:31.25 and
Olivia Naumec was third. The
Falcons took first and second
and swept all the points in the
200-yard freestyle relay. It
was Baker, Kelly, Quinn, and
Scully in 1:49.40.
Avery, 1:13.45, Emily
and Samantha Baskin went 12-3 in the 100-yard
backstroke.
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second and third in
the 100-yard breaststroke. The meet
concluded with a
sweep in the 400yard freestyle relay.
With a winning time
of 4:08.07, it was
Avery, Baker, Kelly,
and Scully.
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Helping Your Child Find the Right College
A PROGRAM FOR PARENTS OF HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS
Presented by Susan Schatz, Founder of
Schatz College Consulting; Stephanie
King, Director of Student Financial Services, Bay Path University; and Dawn
Bryden, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Admission, Bay Path University.
Thursday, January 15, 7:00 pm
Mills Theatre, Carr Hall
F
inding the right college has become a lot more sophisticated and
time consuming with the existence
of over 1500 institutions of higher learning available. For parents of high school
juniors, the process of helping your child
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complicated than that. Susan Schatz of
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a plan of action that starts with understanding how your child learns best and
identifying what he or she is hoping to
achieve from his or her college experience. Whether you are starting from
scratch or have already taken the plunge
into the college search, emphasis will
center on finding the right college “fit”
through communication and support,
and, by setting realistic expectations.
Stephanie King, Director of Financial
Aid at Bay Path University will discuss
ways to finance college, the importance
of FAFSA, need vs merit based scholarships, and how these factors play in determining the right fit.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
How to Go About Compiling Your
College List and What To Do From
There–for high school juniors only
Saturday, January 24 & 31
9:00 am - Noon
Location to be determined
Susan Schatz, Founder of Schatz College
Consulting will lead a two-part intensive
workshop for high school juniors on the
college selection process and how to prepare for what lies ahead.
Part 1 of this lecture/workshop will focus on students’ self-awareness: helping
them identify their strengths and qualifications; what they enjoy and why; their
favorite classes; and their strongest
subjects. It will also encourage them
to look at the careers of people around
them. Who do they identify with? Why
is that career interesting to them? The
goal is to get them thinking about who
they want to be and how a particular institution or type of institution will help
them become that person.
Part 2 of this lecture/workshop will
encourage students to establish an action plan for the remainder of their
junior year and for their senior year
including: college visits; testing; interviewing (if applicable); opportunities
for community service; extracurricular opportunities; internships; summer
jobs; job shadowing; and, ending with
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on writing their personal statements for
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is designed to help rising high school
seniors draft a college application essay
that speaks to their strength of character
and demonstrates the skills of leadership
and commitment that colleges seek. Students should come to the first scheduled
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STCC & Westfield State create low-cost
strategy for a bachelor’s degree
A
n agreement between Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Westfield State
University will provide significant cost
savings to students who complete their
associate degree at STCC and transfer
directly to Westfield State to complete
their bachelor’s degree. The Presidents’
MassTransfer agreement, which will go
into effect next fall, will provide students
with the opportunity to obtain their degrees from both institutions for a total
not to exceed $30,000.
MassTransfer is a statewide transfer
program implemented by the Department of Higher Education. It streamlines
the transfer process for community college students who want to complete a
designated associates degree then transfer to any Massachusetts state college or
University of Massachusetts campus.
This new Presidents’ MassTransfer
Agreement expands on the current transfer program in place between the two
schools for elementary, early childhood
and secondary education licensure, by
streamlining the transition from completion of a selected STCC associate’s
degree program to enrollment and sub-
sequent graduation in corresponding
bachelor’s degree program at Westfield
State, all within a prescribed period of
time and with fixed financial rates for
participating students.
On Nov. 20, STCC President Dr. Ira
H. Rubenzahl and Westfield State Interim President Dr. Elizabeth H. Preston officially signed the Presidents’
MassTransfer agreement.
According to the agreement, STCC
students must earn their associate degree within three years of enrollment
and complete an approved Presidents’
MassTransfer program with an overall
grade point average of at least 2.5 in order to be granted admission to the Westfield State major of choice (space permitting). Additionally, STCC students
who graduate in an approved Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
MassTransfer Program with a minimum
3.0 quality point average will be eligible
for a MassTransfer tuition waiver, allowing STCC students to transfer to
WSU seamlessly without any additional
costs. Students must earn a maximum of
60 credits and complete their degree at
WSU within a three-year period.
“Westfield State’s partnership with
STCC makes getting a four-year degree
accessible by ensuring a seamless transfer process between the two institutions
that is extremely affordable and potentially less than $10,000 for students eligible for Pell grant funding,” said Preston.
Approved eligible transfer programs
include general business transfer; liberal
arts transfer; liberal arts transfer, general studies; liberal arts transfer, fine arts
option; and teacher education transfer,
secondary. Students in these programs
may transfer to Westfield State programs
including art, communication, criminal
justice, economics, English, ethnic and
gender studies, history, political science,
psychology, regional planning, social
work, sociology, Spanish, and theater
arts. Students previously enrolled at
Westfield State are not eligible for this
transfer program.
For those interested in learning more
about the Presidents’ MassTransfer
agreement or how to enroll, please contact: STCC Dean of Admissions Louisa
Davis-Freeman at (413) 755-4380.
Catholic
School Week
St. Joan of Arc School is looking
forward to another Catholic Schools
Week. On January 22nd, they will
participate in the taping of the Chalice of Salvation. Ste. Rose de Lima
pastor, Fr. William Tourigny, will
concelebrate the Mass with Bishop
Rozanski. The school’s choir will
join the Ste. Rose junior choir to provide music . SJA students will serve
the Mass.
On January 25th, the school will
hold its annual Open House on Sunday, January 25th for families interested in Catholic education. The
week will be celebrated with special
activities to include rollerskating,
Food Drive for Lorraine’s, Spelling
Bees, Bowling, Pillow Day for the
Troops, a presentation of The Trial of
Hansel and Gretel by the Performing
Arts Club, guest speaker Fr. Daly to
speak regarding vocations and NJHS
induction Mass.
For additional details, please call
533-1475.
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new and familiar face has taken
over as principal of Blessed Sacrament School! After more than
20 years in the classroom, Mrs. Anne
O’Connor moved her desk from the
end of the hall to the main office. Mrs.
O’Connor is someone who loves Blessed
Sacrament School and sent her own children here. She is dedicated to Catholic
education, which stems from her devotion to her faith. We are excited to have
her positivity and enthusiasm in the front
office!
Blessed Sacrament School continues
to grow academically as well as spiritually. We welcome our new assistant pastor Fr. Matthew Guidi to our school and
parish community. Fr. Matt is another familiar face as his family lives in Holyoke
and he attended Holyoke Catholic High
School. Fr. Matt will be a great asset to
our school family and we are grateful
to have him here as a spiritual advisor.
Academically, we remain steadfast in our
commitment to progress.
We continue to move towards the State
of Massachusetts Common Core curriculum standards and we are expanding our
Technology program with a goal to include tablets in every classroom.
At Blessed Sacrament School, our
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On The Shelf
A list of 2015 reading resolutions
By Mary Bell
Adult Services Librarian
Wilbraham Public Library
and fun.
These are some of
my reading hopes – I
daresay resolutions - for
2015:
• Read classics.
Last year, more than
half of what I read was
published since 2010.
While I want to keep up
with current books and
I
don’t make New Year’s Resolutions – maybe because I know I
won’t keep them! But I do enjoy reflecting on last year’s reading
and planning for the next. I prefer
serendipity to book lists, so with
any planning I try to stay flexible
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Meet
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She is a Corgi and Australian Shepherd mix. She is 9 years
old and her birthday is in January. Beans loves to cuddle
and play video games with her owner Max Macero.
Dogs & Babies
(Adapted from Cesar’s Way)
Having a baby is a life changing experience for everyone involved, including the
family dog. Here are a few tips for preparing your dog for the new arrival.
Focus on leadership. Months before baby comes work with your pet to smooth
out any issues and unwanted habits, and establish yourself as the unwavering pack leader. You will have a calm, well-behaved dog when you bring your
newborn home.
Claim your baby’s scent. Bring an item that contains your baby’s scent, such
as a burp cloth, from the hospital before bringing home the baby. During this
exercise, it is crucial that you set clear boundaries. Challenge the dog to sniff
from a distance, while you are holding the item. By doing so, you are communicating to your dog that the item is yours and then giving permission for
the dog to sniff. “This new item belongs to me, and you will need to follow my
rules when around it.”
Establish boundaries around the nursery. Start with the nursery off-limits.
Condition your dog to understand that there is an invisible barrier that she may
not cross without your permission. Eventually, you can allow your dog to explore
and sniff certain things in the room with your supervision. Then you decide
when she needs to leave. Repeat this activity a few times before the baby arrives. This will let your dog know that this room belongs to its pack leader and
must be respected at all times.
Control the introduction. Start by taking your dog on a long walk to drain all
of his energy. Before returning, wait at the door step; make sure your dog is
in a calm-submissive state before inviting her in. Upon entering, your dog will
instantly know there is a new scent in the house. If you have already introduced
the scent, it will be somewhat familiar. The dog should be allowed to sniff the
baby, but at a respectful distance. During this first meeting, do not bring the
baby too close. Eventually, the dog can be allowed to get closer and closer to
the baby. By doing this, you are teaching the dog to respect the baby as another
pack leader.
Teach your baby. Once your child is in the exploratory state, it is important
to supervise all interactions between baby and the dog. Teach your child not
to bother the dog, yank her tail, etc. These lessons on mutual respect cannot
begin early enough.
Don’t forget the dog. It is important to maintain your dog’s daily routine, providing daily walks and consistent leadership. This will help your dog feel secure
and allow her to relax about the new addition to the family.
Your child’s safety comes first. If, after working with a professional and on
your own, you are still not 100% confident about the safety of your baby with
your dog, then finding your dog another home to protect the well-being of your
child and pet is a step you may have to take.
Dogs & Storks Workshop is the first national program that offers positive,
practical, and fun solutions to help families with dogs prepare for baby before
baby arrives. Feb 7, 2015 10am-12pm at Dakin Adoption & Education Center,
171 Union Street, Springfield, Register on-line at www.dakinhumane.org.
bestsellers, I will read
one book from the 18th,
19th and 20th centuries,
including at least two
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Charles Dickens, “Middlemarch” by George Eliot, “The Count of Monte
Cristo” by Alexandre
Dumas, “War and Peace”
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• Read from my “lists.” I have
awards lists and authors whose
complete works I am working on
reading as lifetime goals. I will read
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January 8, 2015
Health & Wellness
Red Cross seeks New Year’s blood donations
REGION – Winter is an especially
difficult time to collect enough blood to
meet patient needs. The American Red
Cross asks eligible blood donors to make
a resolution to give blood regularly in
2015, beginning with National Blood Donor Month in January.
National Blood Donor Month recognizes the importance of giving blood
and platelets while honoring those who
roll up a sleeve to help patients in need.
It has been observed during January since
1970.
On Monday, Jan. 12 the Red Cross
will collect blood at the Ludlow Elks
Lodge, 69 Chapin St., from 1 – 7 p.m.
Eligible donors with all types are
needed, especially those with O negative,
A negative and B negative. To learn more
about donating blood and to schedule an
appointment, download the Red Cross
Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org
or call 800-733-2767.
Volunteers sought by Cancer Society
Leading by example…
Candace Johnson (right) draws blood from Bethlehem Baptist Church
Rev. Brian MacLeod (left) of Hampden during the Red Cross blood
drive at the church Dec. 26. According to the Red Cross, blood donations decline during the holiday months.
Reiki offered at Senior Center
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center, at 104 Allen St., has announced a reiki healing session will
take place Friday, Jan. 16.
Reiki is an ancient Japanese form
of healing and can be beneficial for
general aches and pains. The sessions
will be performed by Eve Fischer Hoffman, a master practitioner.
Registration is required. For more
information or to register, call 5257345.
HOLYOKE – The American Cancer
Society’s Road to Recovery program is in
need of volunteers to drive local cancer
patients to and from their chemotherapy
and/or radiation treatments.
An integral part of treating cancer
successfully is making sure patients receive their treatments, but many find making transportation arrangements a challenge. Road to Recovery provided more
than 8,000 free rides to cancer patients in
Massachusetts last year, but needs new
volunteer drivers to keep up with the demand for transportation.
Volunteers use their own vehicle
and set their own schedule. Treatment
appointments take place weekdays, primarily during business hours. For more
information, contact Michele Dilley from
the American Cancer Society at 508-2704644 or [email protected].
Scantic Valley offers
physical therapy
WILBRAHAM – The Scantic Valley YMCA has
announced that physical therapy services are available at the facility located at 45 Post Office Park.
Physical therapists work with YMCA staff to
provide services from evaluation to treatment and
follow up exercise programs. For more information,
call Tom Bianco at 413-221-4956.
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Health & Wellness
Tracking substance abuse at the high school
SUBSTANCE ABUSE from page 1
LaFlamme, who works parttime as an adjustment counselor
and part-time as the drug and
alcohol counselor, plays a large
role in providing this necessary
support.
Referred
Students dealing with substance use problems can be
referred to her in a number of
ways: the referral might be “on
the record,” such as if a student is
caught with alcohol at a football
game, or facing expulsion due to
drug possession. However, many
meet with her privately, under
the federal law that protects drug
and alcohol conversations. These
confidential meetings might occur after a student seeks help for
themselves or they are referred
by a teacher, parent, friend, or a
suggestion from a school nurse.
LaFlamme proceeds with a
course of action for each student
to find them the appropriate help.
She begins with a history and assessment of the individual.
“If they are accepting that
they need the help, then I refer out depending on the need,”
LaFlamme said.
This help might be in the
form of counseling, twelve-step
meetings like AA or NA, or
residential treatment, sometimes
even including a detox hospitalization.
“Some of my kids are not at
that place, where they’re saying,
‘I’ve got a problem,’” LaFlamme
added. Her goal in those situations is to educate the student
so that they know where to go
“when the stakes get high for
them.”
Additional
school-based
programs begin with elementary
school morning meetings and
continue through the recently
implemented Minnechaug Advisory Program (MAP) at the high
school, which focuses on building connections that students can
utilize if they need help.
Support Available
Support is available in the
school system, but the next step
is to integrate the community into
the situation, to create a more
far-reaching network to spread
the message of prevention and
healthy decision-making.
The newly-acquired Drug
Free Communities (DFC) grant
seeks to make this jump. Kahn
has been researching this DFC
grant for about three years, and
she worked with a committee to
gain approval from the school
board, as well as put together an
application for the grant.
“We were extremely lucky
to receive the grant,” Kahn explained. It will supply the district with $125,000 per year for
the next five years, all for the
purpose of decreasing the drug
problem in our community.
The new grant will serve
the school and local community
by becoming a sort of fartherreaching extension to the Safe
Schools/Healthy Students grant.
“Without the additional resources, we were going to lose
momentum,” Kahn explained,
“Teen health is not confined to
the school environment.”
The new solution, funded by
the grant, will be a community
coalition. It will encompass 12
sectors, each to be represented
by members who meet at least
monthly on a DFC committee.
These sectors are: Youth, Par-
ents, Law enforcement, Schools,
Businesses, Media, Youth-serving organizations, Religious and
fraternal organizations, Civic
and volunteer groups, Healthcare professionals, State or local
agencies with expertise in substance abuse, or other organizations involved in reducing substance abuse.
‘Resilient Community’
Goals will include educating the community and students
about the true scope of the problems, creating more healthy
opportunities for teens to be
involved, and spreading the message of prevention on a large
scale, according to Kahn.
“We want to become a more
resilient community,” she said.
One direct action will be
revising the youth risk behavior
survey, because according to
Kahn, “we need student input to
create a strong program that will
benefit students.” Additionally,
the committee will organize a
Drug Take-Back Day for community members to return expired or unused prescriptions, in
order to reduce the prescription
READING from page 23
and two of Shakespeare’s
plays.
• Read globally. I will
read books set in 12 countries and 25 states to geographically broaden my
reading. Hopefully I will
get to some books in translation that I’ve been meaning to read for a while.
• Read picture books.
In keeping with the library’s long range plan’s
highest service response
priority of early literacy, I
will read at least two picture books a month to increase my familiarity with
our collection.
If you’re looking for
ideas for your own reading resolutions, check out
the “Reading Challenge”
checklist we have at the
front desk – I’d love to hear
your own ideas of what
you’ll be reading in 2015.
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To begin laying a positive foundation, both Kahn and
LaFlamme will attend a DFC
conference in Washington D.C.
to learn how to “unroll the grant
successfully,” said LaFlamme.
While the DFC grant is
aimed towards making positive
change for students, it addresses
an issue that affects every member of the community. For example, the Drug Take-back days
are not just for loved ones of
actively using or recovering addicts. LaFlamme explained that
any addict can be triggered by
someone else’s prescriptions.
“The community should really be aware,” she said.
Although the drug concerns
will not be solved easily, the efforts now made possible by the
DFC grant will hopefully make
significant progress in the community.
According to Kahn, “We
can really start to do some meaningful work.”
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Senior Center announces
upcoming trips
HAMPDEN – The Hampden Senior Center
has announced that early 2015 trips have been
scheduled, beginning Saturday, Feb. 28.
The first trip, scheduled Feb. 28, will visit
the Providence Performing Arts Center. Attendants will see “I Love Lucy-Live on Stage.” Cost
of $90 includes the show, lunch at Joe Marzilli’s
Old Canteen on Federal Hill, bus, taxes and tips.
The next trip will take place Wednesday,
March 18 to The Aqua Turf Club for a St. Patrick’s Day treat. The cost of $73 includes an interactive show with the McLean Avenue Band
and the Emerald Fire Dancers, buffet lunch, bus,
taxes and tips.
For more information, call Bobbi Grant at
566-8271.
Library to participate in
‘Readathon Day’
WILRBAHAM – The Wilbraham Public
Library recently announced it will be hosting a
Reading Party to participate in “National Readathon Day” Saturday, Jan. 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to read a book or
books during the four-hour period.
“This is a fantastic way to highlight the importance of literacy and reading in our lives,”
said Adult Services Librarian Mary Bell.
This event is free and open to the public, and
light refreshments will be served. To register, call
the library at 596-6141.
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Obituaries
Joseph J. Newton
1945-2014
SPRINGFIELD – Joseph J. Newton, 69, of Springfield died at home on Monday, Dec.
29, 2014 surrounded by his family.
Born in Pittsfield on Nov. 24, 1945,
he was the son of the late Winslow
and Josephine (Rosier) Newton. Joe
served in the Army National Guard
for three years including six months
of active duty. He was a long-time
Service Manager and Warranty Administrator for auto dealerships all
over New England. He is survived
by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. (Schnopp) Newton;
three children, Brian J. Newton and his wife Kathleen of
Chicopee, Debbie Marcelina and her husband Robert of
Hampden and Dawn Newton of Windsor Locks, Conn.;
two brothers, Winslow “Skip” Newton and his wife Lorraine of Lanesborough and Henry “Hank” Newton and
his wife Susan of Pittsfield; one sister, Barbara Kie of
Pittsfield; eight grandchildren, Caitlin and Megan Quinn,
Stephanie and Heather Marcelina, Michael, Christopher
and Joseph Newton and Claudio Skala; as well as many
nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Joe were held
on Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home,
1858 Allen St., Springfield followed by a Funeral Mass
in St. Patrick’s Church, 1900 Allen St., Springfield. Committal Services with Military Honors followed in the
Mausoleum at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Tinkham
Road, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in
Joe’s memory may be made to either St. Patrick’s Church
Building Fund, 1900 Allen St., Springfield, MA, 01118
or to the D’Amour Center for Cancer Care c/o Baystate
Health Foundation, 280 Chestnut St., Springfield, MA,
01199.
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CHAPPELL from page 1
reer and her initiative bringing students to
Cobble Mountain Reservoir in Westfield
to see where and understand how Springfield gets its drinking water as evidence
for her induction.
In addition to those accolades, Chappel has received dedications in four science books, the 1999 Paul and Gerald
D’Amour Founders’ Scholarship for Academic Excellence, was a member of the
state’s Race to the Top Project 5B and 5C
Middle School Science Committee and
the recipient of the 2005 Pioneer Valley
Excellence in Teaching Award from the
Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Then Gov. Mitt Romney stated in affirmation, “this prestigious award is a testament to your hard work, dedication and
commitment to excellence … You have
had a profound impact on the lives of the
young people of the commonwealth, and
you have much to be proud of in your tireless efforts to make a difference.”
Value of Education
When asked what being a teacher
meant to her, Chappel said, “It means
that I get to influence other students and
teachers; get [students] to see the value of
education.”
She explained that when she was 12,
her father passed away leaving her stayat-home mother to care for four children
ranging in age from 8 to 15. She said that
at that age, there was a great deal of uncertainty whether she would see her dreams
of going to college come to fruition.
From those rough beginnings, a
strong foundation of hard work and dedication led her on her way to a legacy of
teaching.
“I want students to know that they
should have dreams and not give up when
adversity strikes,” said Chappel. “I worked
hard from that summer on doing babysitting, house work, ironing, washing and
waxing floors, picking vegetables, you
name it, I did it, to start saving for college. When I talk to students I always try
to let them know there are wonderful and
exciting careers out there for them and a
better life through education.”
Chappel was inducted into the hall
during an awards banquet in Boxborough,
Mass. Nov. 13. For more information on
the hall, visit msela.org.
Tyler S. Witkop can be reached at
[email protected].
Keith A. Berrett
Died Dec. 28, 2014
Arrangements are under the care of Direct
Cremation of Maine
Newton, Joseph J.
Died Dec. 29, 2014
Funeral Services Jan. 3, 2014
Byron Keenan Funeral Home
Springfield
Sympathy Floral Arrangements
Changing lives through education
Chappel, Chappel has applied, written
and received funding of over $2.4 million
in educational grants and has helped the
department develop science curriculum
that served over 24,000 youths.
“Ruth’s love and curiosity for learning has been infectious and the children of
Springfield and we who serve them have
been the beneficiaries,” wrote Thayer.
Tree Planting
Following the June 1, 2011 tornado,
Chappel orchestrated a program that
brought children out of the classroom and
into the city to replant 138 native tree species in several locations city-wide. Known
as the TREE Project (Together Reviving
Everyone’s Environment), over 70 Forest
Park Middle School students researched
the native tree species and evaluated them
in terms of pollution control and other factors. The students planted trees at Johnny
Appleseed Park and Camp Wilder.
Another program she helped to organize was a housing project for the
American kestrel at Forest Park. Students
researched the kestrel, a small bird of
prey that looks similar to a falcon, which
showed a significant population decline
statewide. Then the students constructed
bird houses and installed them in ideal
nesting locations at the park. Students
made observations and reported data to
the Mass Audubon Bird Watch Program.
The project received funding through
the state’s Green in the Middle grant, one
of 11 middle schools.
When asked how she would like to be
remembered as an educator Chappel said:
“A person that loved teaching and got to
know them [students].”
Get to Know Students
Chappel commented that she would
get to know her students, sometimes attending their after school programs in order to “show them that what they’re doing
is important.”
“Ruth Chappel has been a colleague
that has helped shape my teaching,” wrote
Hampden resident and fellow Springfield
teacher Janice Kibbe in her recommendation. “Ruth possesses a gift with her ability to excite both students and teachers
about science.”
Kibbe pointed to Chappel’s work
bringing professionals from the science, technology, engineering and math
(STEM) careers into the schools to encourage students to pursue a STEM ca-
Death Notices
Custom & Traditional Designs
Randalls Farm & Greenhouse
631 Center Street, Ludlow
589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net
MEMORIALS
haluchsmemorials.com
CLUES ACROSS
1. Humbug
4. Meaningless talk
10. Conceit
11. Not studied
12. Megabyte
14. When born
(abbr.)
15. Placed on a golf
ball stand
16. Melekeok is the
capital
18. Mischievous
21. Mason’s mortars
23. Spain’s former
monetary unit
25. Small fries
27. Article
28. Capital of Yemen
29. Type of Theater
companies
31. Plastic, paper or
shopping
32. Electronic
countermeasures
35. Language
along the lower
Cemetery Memorials ✦ Markers
Granite Benches
Religious Statuary ✦ Outdoor Display
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Yenisei River
37. Institute legal
proceedings
against
38. Beam
39. Old World
buffalo
40. Latch onto
42. Physical therapy
43. Conditions of
balance
48. Half pro
50. Resounded
52. Sales event
53. Separates seating
areas
54. N.M. Pueblo
people
55. Bridge building
degree
56. Fullback
57. Peyote
59. Afflict
60. Rests on one’s
knees
61. Having negative
qualities
CLUES DOWN
1. Besmear
2. Genus
dasyprocta
3. A male ferret
4. Unit of volume
(abbr.)
5. Italian hors
d’oeuvres
6. N.W. German
city & port
7. Signal sounds
8. Adult females
9. -__, denotes past
12. Gas usage
measurement
13. Fishhook point
17. Mauna
__, Hawaiian
volcano
19. In a way, thrusts
20. Grimm brothers
birthplace
22. Withered; dry
24. Genus salvia
26. About senator
30. Livestock
enclosure
32. Work units
33. Hebrew name
meaning dog
34. A tumor
composed of
muscle tissue
36. Satisfy to
excess
41. Third mast
42. A horse’s strut
44. Tree producing
gum (Arabic)
45. Armour carried
on the arm
46. Winged goddess
of the dawn
47. Ego
49. Hesitancy
51. Young woman
of society
55. Founder of
Babism
57. Mark (abbr.)
58. Jeans maker’s
initials
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2001 VOLVO S40, 135M miles,
AT, AC, leather seats, rear defog,
body good, runs well.
$3000 or B.O. 543-5939
FURNITURE COLLECTION,
MOVING MUST SELL.
All pieces come from a smoke free
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can be texted or emailed, or
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CAMEL BACK SOFA, mahogany
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cushion, two matching throw
pillows. Excellent, like new
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DINING ROOM SET: $900 entire
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jewelry, costume and estate
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games, model car kits from the
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motorcycles,
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Matchbox, action figures, Pre1970’s Baseball cards, comic
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prints and oil paintings, old
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boxes! Post Card albums, old
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instruments, guitars of all
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Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc.
Design & Build Team
www.colonialinnovation.com
***A A CALL – HAUL IT ALL***
Bulk trash removal, cleanouts,
10% discount with this ad. Free
Est. (413)596-7286
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
lic. & ins.
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
90 YEAR OLD company offering
free in-home water testing. Call
Eric 413-244-8139
SNOWBLOWER & LAWNMOWER
TUNE UP & REPAIR
A & M TUNE-UPS
Push lawnmowers, riding mowers
and small engine repair.
Work done at your home.
Call Mike
(413) 348-7967
ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Cleanings, inspections, repairs, caps,
liners, waterproofing, rebuilds.
Gutterbrush Installations. Local
family owned since 1986. HIC
#118355. Fully insured. (413)5478500.
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
FREE PICK-UP ANY metal
household
items,
appliances,
pools, mowers, auto parts, yard
furniture, grills, fencing, boilers.
Call (860)970-4787.
HANDYMAN, TILE, carpentry,
sheet rock, repairs, decks, window
and door replacement, painting,
staining. Call Gil. Free estimates.
Licensed, insured (413)323-0923.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20 +
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
CHIMNEY SERVICES: CLEANINGS, caps, dampers, repairs
including masonry and liners. The
best for less!!! Worcester to
Pittsfield.
www.expresschimney.com
413650-0126, 508-245-1501
SUNRISE
HOME
REPAIRS:
Carpentry, decks, hatchways,
ramps,
painting,
property
maintenance, after storm/ tree
cleanups. Small jobs welcome.
Free estimates. (413)883-9033.
HOME THEATER, AV Tech.
(Cert. ISF/HAA). The only Cert.
Installers in this area. Put in
theater for you or install a Plasma
the right way. Sales, service. 413374-8000, 413-374-8300.
www.a-v-tech.com
WILL BUY OLD ITEMS antiques,
books,
furniture,
photographs, advertising, vehicles,
toys. One item or complete house
contents. Call Pete anytime 413575-0780.
WE
RENOVATE,
SELL
&
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies,
driveable
or
lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other
restoration
services
available.
Reasonable prices.
Quality
workmanship.
Call
(413)213-0373 for estimate and
information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
Appliances
COLEMAN APPLIANCE SERVICE. Servicing all makes and
models of washers, dryers,
refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers,
air conitioners. Also dryer vent
cleaning. (413)536-0034.
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
Cleaning Services
DOMESTIC ENGINEER WITH
25+ years experience. I have
cleaning down to a science. Detail
oriented, organized, trustworthy,
references available. Call Robin
(413)531-4408.
Computer Services
COMPUTERS SHOULDN’T BE
frustrating or frightening. I’ll come
to you. Upgrades, troubleshooting,
set-up, tutoring. Other electronics
too. Call Monique (413)237-1035.
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
Electrician
Home Improvement
BILL CAMERLIN. ADDITIONS,
service changes, small jobs for
homeowners, fire alarms. Fast,
dependable, reasonable rates.
Insured, free estimates. E280333.
24 hour emergency service.
(413)427-5862.
ARMITAGE SNOW PLOWING Affordable and reliable. Average
driveway price is $45. Accepting
new residential customers now.
Call Kevin for more information at
(413)279-3021. Fully insured
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
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
ELECTRICAL WORK. NO job too
large/
small.
Residential/
Commercial.
33+
years
experience. Senior Discounts.
Free estimates. Insured. #31521E.
Chris (413)575-0338.
JAMES
FERRIS:
LICENSE
#E16303. Free estimates. Senior
Discounts. Insured. 40 years
experience. No job too small. Cell
(413)330-3682.
Heating & Air Cond.
HEATING REPAIRS- AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL service
on all brands, gas furnace, heat
pump & mini split systems. Tony’s
Heating
&
Cooling
Service
(413)221-7073
Home Improvement
ACO
MASONRY, HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING
Heating & Air Conditioning
Service & Installation
Furnaces, Sheet Metal
All types of masonry work.
Chimney repair, tile work, stucco,
stone, brick, block, concrete, flat
work, pavers, retaining walls.
Power Washing
License & Insured
Commercial & Residential
Free Estimates
Competitive Rates
Call Adam 413-374-7779
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT
for all your exterior home
improvement needs. ROOFING,
SIDING, WINDOWS, DOORS,
DECKS & GUTTERS. Extensive
references
available,
Fully
Licensed & Insured in MA. & CT.
Call GARY DELCAMP @ 413569-3733
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
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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
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Prevent Emergencies Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
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.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior Discount. 24 hour service.
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service,
Palmer,
Monson,
Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now
limited space available. (413)5195439.
Tree Work
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service.
From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates (413)687-3220.
DUKE'S TREE SERVICE &
LAWN CARE Tree removal,
Pruning, Leaf removal
Duke's Waste Management &
More Dump runs, Clean outs
413-535-9808
[email protected]
Dukeswastemanagement.com
Tutoring
ARE YOU ALLERGIC to algebra?
Traumatized by trigonometry??
Clueless about calculus??? Then
maybe you need a math tutor.
Please call Jeff Kline at (413)5836332
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.
Help Wanted
DRIVER, SCHOOL VAN: Holden,
Barre, and Athol and surrounding
areas. 4-6 hrs/day, $12.+/hour.
Call (978)355-2121 after 9:30AM
for application. Will train. EEO
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.
RN, HHA’S, CNA’S, NEEDED.
Highest competitive rates for
Home Care Agency, also paid
mileage. Professional Medical
Services, Inc. (413)289-9018
Denise, EOE
Real Estate
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
OUR INVENTORY
HAS DWINDLED
LIST NOW PROPER PRICING
EQUALS FAST SALES
Call us for an accurate FREE
market analysis.
413-967-6326/800-486-2121
WARE:
Exceptional
Business
opportunity located on Historic
Church Street. 1st floor being used
as dental surgical & medical
surgical practices. 2nd floor has
room for 4 other offices to rent. Lg.
parking lot in the rear with a
handicap ramp for easy access.
$278,900
WARE: Unique 1 BR home on 1.5
acres, workshop and carport.
Country location and affordable at
$105,000
WEST BROOKFIELD: 3 BR ranch
on established cul-de sac, just off
Rt. 9 for convenience, come enjoy
beautiful W. Brookfield at an
affordable price. $187,000
✦
www.turley.com
Real Estate
✦
Real Estate
le
Sa
For
Plumbing
BOGACZ & SON Mechanical LLC
Plumbing, heating, gaspiping,
boilers, furnaces, water heaters,
repairs. Free estimates. Fully
insured. 25 yrs. Master Lic #15895
(413)519-3961.
GREG LAFOUNTAIN PLUMBING
& Heating. Lic #19196 Repairs &
Replacement of fixtures, water
heater installations, steam/HW
boiler replacement. Kitchen & Bath
remodeling. 30 years experience.
Fully insured. $10. Gift Card With
Work Performed. Call Greg
(413)592-1505.
January 8, 2015
REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
967-7355
JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER
See thousands of homes
for sale
24 hours a day
7 days a week at
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Thinking of selling?
Call us today for a
no cost, no obligation
market value on
your home!
Evenings call:
NICOLE FLAMAND
JAVIER STUART
LORI FISHER
CLAUDIO SANTORO
MERRIE BROWN
KAYE BOOTHMAN
JILL GRAVEL
413-695-2319
413-627-2700
617-620-0027
413-813-8257
413-668-8190
413-477-6624
413-364-7353
Mobile Homes
CHICOPEE 2002, 2 bedrooms,
1.5 baths. Largest in park, 16’x60’,
corner lot. New floors, carpets, air,
shingles, shed $85,000. 413-5939961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
For Rent
AGAWAM- TOWNHOUSE Apt –
Newly renovated 2 bedrooms, 11/2 baths, stove, refrigerator,
dishwasher,
basement
with
laundry hook-up. Quiet dead-end
street, $850.00 monthly, utilities
not included, sorry no pets/
smokers. Available immediately,
first, last, security required. 413364-4716.
For Rent
Commercial Rentals
FOR RENT
GRANBY ROUTE 202, Business
zoned 600 sq. ft garage/ storage,
overhead & walkthrough doors,
$400. (413)427-4638.
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.
BELCHERTOWN - 1 MONTH
FREE, LARGE, MODERN 2
bedroom apt. on bus route, w/w
carpeting, large yard, laundry on
premises, off-street parking in
plowed lot, appliances. $775/ mo
(413)323-1119 (413)537-7080
MONSON, MA- CENTRALLY
located Second floor Rental, 1
bathroom, 2 bedrooms, Pets
welcome,
$800/Month.
Call
Wesley at 413-566-1296 for
application and showing.
BELCHERTOWN TWO BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, living room,
dinette, kitchen $775 per month.
1st, last, security. No pets
(413)221-0749.
MONSON.
3
BEDROOM.
Completely renovated, propane
heat, lower than oil, $100 toward
first fill-up. NO PETS!!! $900/ mo.
F/L/S (413)783-0192. Mr. Allen.
PALMER 1BR - Quiet Secure
Country Location. Locked Storage
& Laundry in Basement. K/DR
Combo - LR-Full Bath. Nice
Layout.
No
Smoke/Pets.
1st/last/sec. $700.00. Breton Est.
413-283-6940
PALMER 1BR. $675/MO. 1 mi to
Pike. Recently renovated. Offstreet
parking.
Utilities
not
included.
Available Jan 15th
(413)427-2706.
WARE FRESHLY PAINTED 2
bdrm, first floor, off-street parking,
w/d hook-up. Quiet area $675. No
pets.
First,
Last.
2
bdrm
subsidized, 1st flr, off-street
parking, coin-op laundry. No pets.
(413)323-8707
LUDLOW 181 STATE St. 2 BR
apt. stove & fridge. No pets. W/D
hook-up. $700/ mo First, Last,
Security (413)315-0368
INDUSTRIAL ZONED. FOUR
buildings available, 500 to 5,000
sq.ft. Breckenridge St., Palmer.
Also entertain offers for sale 10
acres (413)231-3131.
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.
Autos Wanted
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + Free sameday pick-up. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for FREE quote:
(877)622-9957.
car (any condition) + free sameday removal. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for free quote
(877)897-4864
car (any condition) + Free sameday pick-up. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for FREE quote:
(855)977-8559
CASH FOR CARS: Any
model or year. We pay
Running or not. Sell your
truck today. Free towing!
offer: 1-800-871-0654.
make,
more!
car or
Instant
SOUTH HADLEY 1 BEDROOM
apartment. Heat, hot water. $675
month. References required. No
Pets.
Call
for
appointment
(413)534-7289.
WARE- 2 & 3 BEDROOM
apartments. Off-street parking, w/d
hook-up. Ready now! $750, $900
Call (413)813-5556
You’ll find it
in the Turley
HARDWICK: 3 unit building near
Gilbertville center, some updates,
good income producer. $79,900
WARE: Duplex style multi family,
turn key money maker, tenants are
currently long term. Walk to down
town and
other conveniences.
$125,000
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Ruth Vadnais
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
Alan Varnum
Cheryl
Kaczmarski
Bruce Martin
Joe Chenevert
Carolyn Bessette
978-434-1990
413-967-5463
413-348-8916
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
413-348-0518
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
518-618-7188
Three zones and a whole lot of coverage area!
www.turley.com
7D Van Drivers needed! Must hold MA 7D cert or
be willing to obtain. Must have 3 yrs. driving experience
in Mass. PT hours vary. Contact Liz @413-858-3117
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January 8, 2015
Page 31
Business
What’s in a name?
Former Houligans gets a facelift
By Tyler S. Witkop
WILBRAHAM – For 12
years, Houligans at 2523 Boston
Road was a small, close-quarters
hangout. Men were the predominant clientele and though there
were several attempts at providing food, there simply wasn’t
space for a kitchen.
Now called the Daily Pint,
the building is simply a shell
of its former self. The interior
has been completely remodeled
and now includes a full bar and
kitchen area and there are several
perimeter seats. Instead of a bar,
the Daily Pint more closely resembles a pub/grill.
Owners Tim Dineen and
Bill Faneuff have spent the last
three months renovating and
going through the process of
changing their licenses with the
town and state regulatory agencies. Faneuff said that on the inside, everything but the studs in
the walls is new. In fact, the fresh
smell of wood finish still lingers
in the air.
New manager Diane Lisowski explained that the establishment has undergone a “huge
change.” She said that in just the
first month of their re-launch, the
dynamics of their clientele has
shifted to include everyone from
those in their mid-20s to upper
80s, from Wilbraham to Longmeadow and beyond. “We get it
all,” she said.
Manager Diane Lisowski (left) and owner Bill Fanueff show off the Daily Pint, which recently changed its name from Houligans.
Family
Lisowski, a Wilbraham resident and a one-time bartender at
Houligans, has a unique perspective on the business, being able
to remember what it was and to
see what it’s become. “It was a
local hang out,” she said. “Now
we have date nights and families.
We are more of a family establishment. The energy in here is
great.”
Faneuff explained that he
and Dineen not only wanted to
clean up the inside of their busi-
ness, but the crowd that they
were attracting as well. He noted
that he loves his regular customers but that it seemed that the
atmosphere was pushing certain
demographics away.
“My wife wouldn’t come in
here with her friends,” Fanueff
commented.
He said that when he and
Dineen bought Houligans, they
kept it running in the same manner that it had been. After 12
years, they finally changed the
look and feel of the business to
be more in line with their vision.
“We wanted to do it right,” said
Faneuff. “We’d rather have the
food crowd.”
Positive Outlook
“The positive outlook has
been phenomenal,” Faneuff said
of the customers.
In the past, Faneuff said that
with Houligans, they tried renting out the kitchen service but
the size of the kitchen made it
extremely challenging for both
parties and the kitchen wasn’t
benefitting from the alcohol
sales. Now the Daily Pint has
a kitchen. The menu may only
be one page, but there are all of
the offerings one would expect
from a pub including burgers
and wings, fried appetizers and
sandwiches. There are even salads and flat breads. Menu items
range from $4 – $13.
Lisowski noted that the bar
has expanded its selection as
well. Now customers have a selection of 24 beers on a tap rotation, several whiskey options and
a selection of wine. She said that
they are in the process of trying
to bring in local craft beer to the
tap.
While they have been open
for just over a month, they are
planning a “Grand Opening”
celebration for the weekend of
Friday, Jan. 16 – Sunday, Jan.
18. Lisowski said that they are
planning a different event for
each day.
As the Times went to press,
they were still working on details.
“I love going to work,” said
Lisowski.
The Daily Pint opens for
business at 3 p.m. Monday
through Wednesday and at noon
Thursday through Sunday. Take
out menus and gift cards are
available. For more information,
call 596-2053.
Schools
School Lunch MENUS
Elementary and
Middle Schools
Minnechaug Regional High School
Monday, Jan. 12
Chicken nuggets, whipped potato, steamed broccoli, and whole
wheat dinner roll
Monday, Jan. 12
Asian Rice bowl Station – General Tso’s chicken, brown rice,
broccoli/carrots
Main Street Deli – Crispy chicken wrap
Falcon Grille Daily – Cheese/
veggie, or chicken burger w/toppings
Pizza Daily – Veggie
Specialty – Grilled chicken, Caesar salad, buffalo chicken salad,
chef salad, assorted wraps
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Pasta with meat sauce, garden
salad, and red pepper strips
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Barbecue chicken, oven roasted
red bliss potato, garlic green
beans, and whole wheat dinner
roll
Thursday, Jan. 15
Totally taco max snacks, salsa
for dipping, cheesy refried beans,
and corn
Friday, Jan. 16
Stuffed crust pizza and garden
salad
Middle Schools
Calzone and garden salad
Alternates offered daily include
chef salad, bagel lunch, yogurt or cheese stick. Fresh local fruits and vegetables daily.
Daily lunch is $2.50. Milk is 50
cents, included with all lunches,
1% or fat free chocolate. Make
checks payable to School Food
Services.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Chicken nuggets, whipped potato, corn, and whole grain dinner roll
Main Street Deli – Caesar chicken wrap
veggie or chicken burger w/toppings
Pizza Daily – BBQ Chicken
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Mexican Bar – Taco, burrito or
nacho; chicken, bean or turkey;
lettuce/salsa/cheese; corn
Main Street Deli – Chicken salad
wrap
veggie or chicken burger w/ toppings
Pizza Daily – Meatball
Thursday, Jan. 15
Calzone – Pepperoni or Buffalo
chicken, garden salad
Main Street Deli – Buffalo
chicken wrap
Pizza Daily – Chicken and broccoli
Friday, Jan. 16
Pasta bar – Red or white sauce,
meatballs, Caesar salad, garlic
knot
Main Street Deli – Veggie wrap
Pizza Daily – Buffalo chicken
Meal prices $2.75, reduced 40
cents, adult $3.75, milk 50 cents,
breakfast $1.50. All meals served
with choice of fruit, vegetable
and 1% or fat free milk. Offered
daily salad bar, grab & go sandwiches and salad, lean burgers,
chicken sandwiches, PB&J.
Wearing sweaters
for a cause…
Wilbraham Middle School student Raina Ittner
(left) and Madelyn Birtwell recently organized
an ugly sweater day at the school for students
and staff. Participants made donations to wear
ugly Christmas sweaters, with $311 raised for
Toys for Joy.
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