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Baystate Health president talks about merger
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
WARE – Baystate Health has
proposed merging Mary Lane
Hospital and Wing Hospital, with
in-patient services to be at Wing and
out-patient services to be at Mary
Lane Hospital. Michael Moran, a
Baystate Health officer, was recently
appointed to be president of Baystate
Health’s Eastern Region, which
includes the two hospitals, and the
Ware River News interviewed him
on the subject of the merger.
WRN: Please explain the factors that led Baystate to decide
combining the hospitals would be
the best option going forward.
A: The changes we’re proposing
in Ware and Palmer are not unique.
Similar changes are underway in
many organizations as part of the
evolution of our country’s approach
to healthcare. Bringing the two
facilities onto a single license
while maintaining a strong complement of services in each location
allows us to provide the most value
and the broadest array of services
for the region. Rather than hav- long it will stay open.
ing duplicate services a
A: We’re committed
short distance apart, we’d
to maintaining the curlike to offer as wide an
rent emergency services
array of services as posat Baystate Mary Lane
sible between the two
as long as there is approlocations. In addition, a
priate demand for those
single license allows for
services. We’ve heard the
a single team to care for
community’s concerns
the patients in our comabout the emergency
munities.
room and made a commitWRN:
Please
ment of at least two years;
Mark Moran
d e s c r i b e B a y s t a t e ’s
that doesn’t necessarily
commitment to Mary
mean that anything will
Lane’s emergency room and how change after two years or beyond,
but we do need to acknowledge
that, as with all services, we need
to provide a level of service that
matches the demand.
WRN: Some feel Baystate has
not tried hard enough to recruit
enough doctors, particularly general
practitioners to Mary Lane. You’ve
publicly mentioned that Baystate
will work on attracting doctors to
Mary Lane. How are you going to
do that and what type of doctors
are you going to try to recruit?
See MERGER, Page 5
Quaboag Coalition hosts session with state legislators
By Eileen Kennedy
Staff writer
WARE – Questions of all kinds,
ranging from how to force health
insurers to provide addicts with
enough services to how to improve
local public transportation were
asked during Monday’s Quaboag
Hills Community Coalition annual
“Ask a legislator” session at Mary
Lane Hospital.
State Sen. Anne Gobi (DSpencer) and State Rep. Donnie
Berthiaume (R-Spencer) were on
hand to answer questions, share
information and listen to concerns.
Gobi first told those attending,
many of which were representatives
of area nonprofits, that the coming
year’s budget holds no huge cuts or
huge additions, but is Gov. Charlie
Baker’s attempt to keep services
level-funded. She said the two big
increases were $24 million in opioid
addiction services to fight the statewide scourge of heroin and prescription painkiller addiction and more
money for the Dept. of Children
and Family Services to increase the
number of employees, a department
See QUABOAG, Page 6
High school
is reaccredited
Staff dedication,
supportive school
culture cited
By Eileen
Kennedy
Staff writer
Photo by Eileen Kennedy
There was a good turnout for last week’s Quaboag Hills Community Coalition’s annual “Ask a legislator” session with elected officials held at
Mary Lane Hospital.
Ware High School holds mock election Chamber trophy winners
collect their emotions
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
WARE –– Super Tuesday is a
time when Americans get to exercise their right to go to the polls
and cast a vote and in the Ware
High School, the students of Nick
Vantangoli’s class were no different. On March 1, a mock election
was held at the high school for
grades 7 through 12.
Students in Vantangoli’s class
have been learning about the candidates and watching videos about
politics for weeks in preparation
of Election Day. “They have heard
a lot and experienced a lot,” he
said. “They are informed by what
they hear at home.” As a result,
through in-depth teaching about
politics and the current candidates,
the goal is to help students develop
their own political perspectives.
One class project called for students to write assignments about
the candidates they would elect
and the concrete facts behind their
selections.
After learning about the voting
process and the candidates, students finally received the opportunity to cast their own ballots.
However, students are not the only
ones who got to vote as staff and
faculty vote too. Vantangoli has
been holding mock elections ever
W
e are excited
to announce
that starting
in our March
3rd issue of the Ware
River News, we will once
again be including news of
Warren and West Warren.
The March 3rd and 10th
issues of the Ware River
News will be mailed for
free to every household in
Warren and West Warren.
Choice Awards
nominations due
April 1
By Douglas Farmer
Staff Writer
Students vote in the Ware High School mock election. Left to right
are Collin Doty, Devin Slattery, John Bourget, and James TouchetCote.
since he started teaching nine years
ago. Vantangoli began teaching in
the high school in 2012.
He said that Donald Trump,
Bernie Sanders, and Marco Rubio
have been the class favorites
thus far. Vantangoli said students
favored Democrat Sanders “from
the get go,” while the Republican
candidates have always been a
ATHOL
“toss up” for the group.
“It is really fun, it allows them
to play the role of a young adult
voting,” he said. The ballot box
was located at the end of the hallway allowing all students in grades
7 to 12. Vantangoli describes himself as being “obsessed” with poli-
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HARDWICK — Every year
the Choice Awards have been held
by the Quaboag Hills Chamber of
Commerce, something special has
happened, said Chamber President
Lenny Weake. This has ranged
from the joyful tears of recent
Citizens of the Year to the heartfelt
thanks given by students to recent
Teachers of the Year.
And the best part, said both
Weake and Patty Clark, director
of members services, is that those
honored are from the Quaboag
Hills region, and whose volunteer
work may have caught – but never
sought – the attention of friends
and neighbors.
“Emotion is a huge part of the
program, and sometimes people
gasp when the announcements are
made,” said Weake. “We’ve been
awarding Citizen of the Year since
2003, and not once has the person
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(right) is given a hug by Teresa
Grove of Baystate Wing Memorial
Hospital in Palmer at the Choice
Awards program in 2014.
W A R E
– – T h e N ew
E n g l a n d
Association of
Schools and
Colleges voted
Darren Elwell
recently to
continue Ware
Junior Senior High School’s accreditation for the next 10 years, following a report by a visiting committee
of administrators last fall.The school
was notified earlier this week of the
vote.
“I’m very pleased but I think
more importantly, I’m very satisfied that a third party with a high
level of objectivity visited us for
a week and reached these strong
conclusions,” said WJSHS Principal
Darren Elwell. “Having a third party
validate what we’re doing here is
crucial. This accreditation sets a
very a different tone than the last
one and it paints a very different
picture of our future.”
Ten years ago the school was
found lacking by NEASC for a
variety of issues including concerns about the academic rigor of its
offerings.
The letter pointed to a number of
aspects of WJSHS that the NEASC
visiting committee found to be compelling.
Among them were “the dedication of all staff members who strive
daily to build a support school culture in which students feel cared for,
safe and respected; the omnipresent
instructional leadership provided by
the principal in support of teaching and learning; the vibrant advisory program, the use of a common
format for curriculum; the engaging instructional methods teachers
use and the timely, coordinated and
directive intervention strategies for
students,” according to the NEASC
letter.
Ware School Superintendent Dr.
Marlene DiLeo said it was great to
have the visiting committee come to
the school and see the work teachers
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OLDIES DANCE The Ware Senior
Center at 1 Robbins Road, will host an oldies
dance with music from the 50s and 60s, on
Friday, March 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. It is open
to the public. Tickets are available at the
Center’s front desk Monday through Friday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 before
March 18, $7 at the door. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Contact the center at
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BLOOD DRIVE There will be a blood
drive at Ware High School, 237 West St.,
on March 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to benefit
the high school students, who are competing
with other high schools to win money for
scholarships. The next blood drive after will
be on June 29 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the
Ware Senior Center, 1 Robbins Road, Ware.
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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS A new
Narcotics Anonymous group called “The
Ware Clean Group” will begin meeting on
Sundays starting with the first meeting on
Sunday, March 6 from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at
“The Living Room” at Trinity Episcopal
Church, 17 Park St.
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FIELD SCHEDULING MEETING The
Ware Park and Recreation Commission will
hold a meeting to schedule the town’s fields
use for the spring season on March 7 at 6:30
p.m. at Ware Town Hall, 126 Main St.
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POLKA DANCE The Senior Center will
host a polka dance with music by DJ Izzy
J on Friday, March 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. It
is open to the public. Tickets are available
at the Center’s front desk Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5
before March 18, $7 at the door. Snacks and
beverages will be provided. Contact the center at 413-967-9645 for more information.
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TRIVIA NIGHT The Warren Cultural
Councils is sponsoring a Trivia Night on
Saturday, March 19, at 6 p.m. at the Warren
Senior Center, 2252 Main St., West Warren.
Admission is $10 per person and includes
refreshments. There will be a beer and wine
cash bar. Call 413-436-9268 for more information or to reserve a team table. There is a
maximum of 10 people per table.
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Springfield as
the Nutcracker,
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the Pioneer
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WARE CUB SCOUT PACK 239 meets
every Tuesday from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at
Ware Knights of Columbus. New members
always welcomed. Contact David Hartman at
413-967-8711.
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David Brewster.
South Street in Ware. Doors open at 4:30
p.m. Games start at 6:30 p.m. There are two
$599 Progressive Games, Special Games,
50/50 Games and weekly door prizes. A variety of Pull Tab Charity Games are available.
The kitchen opens at 5 p. m. and offers free
coffee and tea. Come and join the fun. We
look forward to seeing our faithful patrons
and welcome all newcomers.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, EASTER
EGG HUNT The Ware Knights of Columbus
Council #183 will be hosting its second
annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, March 19. The pancake
breakfast will begin at 9 a.m. and the Easter
egg hunt will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tickets at
$5 each for breakfast and can be purchased
from any member of the club, by calling the
club at 413-967-9797, or in person at the
club when someone is there. Children under
10 are free. The Easter egg hunt is free but is
for children 12 and under. All participants in
the Easter Egg Hunt will receive something,
and those who find the special Golden Eggs
will receive something special.
FREE HOT MEAL On the third Tuesday
of each month anyone in Ware can be a
guest for a hot meal provided by the town’s
Trinity Episcopal Church. At noon, Trinity
Episcopal volunteers will serve a hot lunch at
the Hillside Village location to those in line
for the Western Mass Food Bank delivery.
Then, at 6 p.m., on the same third Tuesday,
all are invited to come for a hot meal at
Trinity Episcopal Church on the corner of
Park and Pleasant streets. We welcome veterans and all who are hungry and in need
of a warm meal so we ask people to be our
guest at our table in Morrill Hall. Please
come in the Pleasant Street entrance to the
church where the sign says, “Office.” Come
downstairs to our hall for supper. This free
supper every third Tuesday at 6 p.m. is open
to all. For more information call Rev. Randy
Wilburn, 413-687-5568.
HARDWICK CIVIL WAR PROGRAM
The Hardwick Historical Society is hosting a program, “The Western Bay State
Regiment in the Civil War,” a program by
Cliff McCarthy, the archivist of the Wood
Museum of Springfield history. This story of
the 31st Mass. Volunteer Infantry Regiment
will feature some of the letters of Hardwick
resident James B. T. Tupper. These letters
were written to his family and are in the
collection of the historical society. The program will take place on Thursday, March 31,
at 7 p.m. at the Hardwick Town House on
the Common. The building is handicapped
accessible. The program is free, although
donations to the society to further preservation work are appreciated. There will be
refreshments. Bring a friend.
ONGOING activities
SENIOR CITIZEN TAX ASSISTANCE
The AARP Foundation will provide tax assistance free of charge to Ware senior citizens
ages 60 and up at the Ware Senior Center, 1
Robbins Road, on Thursdays from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. starting Feb.4 through April
14. Appointments can be made in person or
by phone on a first come, first serve basis
and a wait list will be made available. Call
the center at 413-967-9645 with questions or
to make an appointment.
BINGO IS BACK Bingo resumed on
March 2 at St. Mary’s Church located on
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WARE BOY SCOUT TROOP 281
meets every Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. at Ware
Knights of Columbus. New members always
welcomed. Contact Dan Flynn at 413-2975886 or [email protected].
RED SOX GAME The Warren Cultural
Council is holding its third annual Boston Red
Sox Bus Trip on Friday, July 8, at 7:10 p.m.
The Boston Red Sox will play the Tampa Bay
Rays, and the seats are Section 40, rows 4 to
6. The cost is $70 per person. The Bus departs
the Lizak Bus Service parking lot at 3:30 p.m.
Call 413-436-9268 for tickets. There are a limited number of seats available.
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and women. Group meets on Tuesday and
Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the
Valley View Community Room located at
Monroe Street in Ware. RSVP trained volunteers conduct complimentary classes.
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WORK DAY Join the East Quabbin Land
Trust on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m.
to noon as it explores the Hyde Woodland
Preserve at 25 Hardwick Pond Road. Along
the Muddy Brook there is still a large cluster of pitch pine, a tree species used by rare
and uncommon moths and other invertebrates. Time will be spent girdling other
trees that are overtopping pines to extend
their lifespan. Also come scout the area for a
future trail loop. Be dressed to hike and walk
through rough terrain.
FOOD & PENNY SALE The St. Mary’s
Ladies Guild of St. Mary’s parish will be
hosting its annual Food & Penny Sale on
March 5, 2016 at the Church Hall on South
Street in Ware. Pierogi, kapusta, kielbasa,
kielbasa sandwiches and schnitzels will
be sold individually or as a dinner. There
will be no golumpki at this food sale. The
food sale begins at 10:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day until the food is sold
out. For those purchasing food for “takeout,” it is appreciated and encouraged to
bring one’s own containers. Seating for the
Penny Sale will be on a first come, first serve
basis; there will be no reserving for later
use except for penny sale workers. Patrons
must be present during the day to hold their
seats. It begins approximately at 6 p.m., and
supper items will be available for sale. This
Penny Sale has been held for over 50 years,
and is always an enjoyable and affordable
family event. All proceeds from this event
are donated to St. Mary’s School. This will
be the last Penny Sale to benefit St. Mary’s
School as the school will close in June.
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DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA The
Daughters of Isabella The Ware Daughters
of Isabella, Circle 106, meets on the second
Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the
Knights of Columbus Hall, 126 West Main
St. in Ware,
The local Salvation Army
service unit offers support to families
in the Ware/Warren area. Services include
helping families find information on utility
shut offs, food/clothing referrals, and fuel
assistance. If you are in need of information and would like to make an appointment, call
413-277-5432.
T he C lowning F or K idz
Foundation is seeking individuals and
businesses interested in sponsoring a decorative balloon on their clown bus. For a $50 tax
deductable donation the balloon will feature
the sponsor’s name and contact information
prominently displayed and seen by thousands
of event spectators across New England. For
more information, please contact Jim Allard
at 413-454-7234.
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DROP-IN PLAY GROUP IN WARE
FAMILY CENTER at 49 Church St. for
ages birth to five. Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more
information, call United Church of Ware at
(413) 967-8127.
Ware and Warren Domestic
Violence Task Forces have a
Community Input line at 413-758-0605 (tollfree). If you have concerns, advice or input
please let us know.
Fuel Assistance Program
phones are now open to schedule
appointments. New applicants need to call
for an appointment at 413-774-2310 or
800-370-0940. No walk-ins will be taken.
Recertification applications were already
mailed out.
WARREN PUBLIC LIBRARY IS
HOSTING A KNITTING GROUP. All
ages and abilities are invited to join a knitting group that will meet on Thursdays from
4 to 6 p.m. at the Warren Public Library, 934
Main St., Warren. Bring your needles, yarn
and any projects you are working on to share
ideas, tips and tricks with fellow knitters.
THE YOUNG MEN’S LIBRARY IN
WARE is open Monday and Wednesday, 1–8
p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
and Saturday 9 a.m. – noon (the library is
closed on holidays).
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD
DRIVE in Ware is held the first Wednesday
of every month at the Ware Senior Center,
1 Robbins Rd. (behind Cumberland Farms)
from 1-6 p.m. To get the quickest possible results, call 800–RED-CROSS or visit
www.RedCrossBlood.org to schedule your
appointment to donate. Walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. You must
be 17-years-old (16 with parental permission) and over 110 lbs. Please bring ID.
WARE FAMILY CENTER offers a dropin playgroup for children ages 0–5 accompanied by their adult caregivers. Snack is provided. For more information, call 413-9678127. It is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays,
and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
WARE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SPAGHETTI SUPPER held second
Thursday of every month from 5–6:30 p.m.
Cost $6.50 for adults and $5 for children.
Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs, bread,
salad, dessert, and coffee.
QUABBIN PHOTO GROUP regular
meetings are held the fourth Monday of the
month at the Quabbin Visitors Center, Route
9 Belchertown. For further Quabbin Photo
Group information, call 413 323-9212. As
with all meetings, the public is invited and
new membership is encouraged.
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Palmer Motorsports Park,
to benefit the Palmer
High School track teams,
will be held on Sunday,
March 6 at 10 a.m.
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March 3, 2016, Ware River News, Page Keep Care Local at Mary Lane Committee Feb. 25 Meeting Notebook
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
• Matt Castleman, member of
the Legislative Options and Legal
Assistance Options Committees, has
been searching for lawyers willing
to work pro bono for the Keep Care
Local at Mary Lane Committee. He
asked for fellow members’ input
and suggested that they “cold call”
lawyers that they knew for pro bono
work.
• Tracy Opalinski, member of the
Research Committee and Leadership
Committee, coordinated a vehicle
tour for Baystate Health Eastern
Region President Mike Moran and
Baystate Health Public Affairs &
Community Relations Michelle
Holmgren. The goal of the tour is to
give Baystate members the perspective of residents in this area where
many residents do not own vehicles,
and would have to walk from Ware
to Wing Hospital, rather then the
nearby Mary Lane Hospital. In reference to prior comments made by
Baystate, Opalinski said, “You need
to stop talking about numbers and
actually experience the ride.” Paul
WARE –– On February 25,
the “Keep Care Local at Mary
Lane” citizens group met to discuss upcoming plans regarding the
new license and proposed changes
at Baystate Mary Lane Hospital in
Ware.
There were a number of items
discussed including the following:
• The group developed four subcomittees as they moved forward
with their strategy development.
These groups ranged from research,
Department of Public Health public
hearing preparation to communications and legal assistance options.
The group also developed a leadership/steering sub-committee during
the course of the meeting. Ware Fire
Chief Thomas Coulombe wanted
the new Leadership Committee to
state the group’s goals in writing in
order to avoid, “what we call in the
fire field as ‘freelancing,’ and having everyone do their own thing.”
Opalinski and Nancy Talbot contributed to purchase signage for the
upcoming vehicle tour on March 1.
The group welcomed other financial contributions for signage or any
other materials that Keep Care Local
at Mary Lane might need. Bumper
stickers have also been printed for
the group as well.
• During the course of the meeting, Ware resident Dave Gravel
asked for clarification about the
group’s goals. He said, “It seems
we keep going in the direction of
saving the hospital when we were
trying to save in-patient services.”
A meeting attendee, Kathy Cascio,
agreed that the in-patient services
aspect was not being addressed. She
asked, “Baystate doesn’t want us,
have we reached out to any of the
Boston hospitals?”
• Coulombe detailed some of the
lacking services impacting Mary
Lane’s financial bottom line. Lack
of a cardiac department and full
time specialists have impacted services. He also said that “ortho ser-
Accident fatality occurs on Rte. 62
vices” were a “big money maker,”
which was not being developed
along with Mary Lane’s operating
room suite, which was not receiving investments. “The problem is
if you go there and you cannot get
basic care, you are not going to stay
there,” he said. He said Baystate had
essentially eliminated all of Mary
Lane’s money making services.
Tracy Opalinski concluded that by
not sending more doctors to Mary
Lane, Baystate was saving money
by not having to license them.
• Castleman created a Facebook
page for Keep Care Local at Mary
Lane, which has received 250 likes.
The page will be used to update the
public on committee meetings.
• The committee also developed
a petition sheet for area residents
to sign. Bill Braman, member of
the Research and Leadership committees, urged members to reach
residents not only in Ware, but in all
15 towns which will be impacted by
the merger and proposed changes.
• A formal hearing is scheduled
By Ellenor Downer
Staff Writer
BARRE – Two accidents just a
minute apart occurred on Route 62
last Wednesday morning. Both accidents involved Quabbin Regional
High School students on their way
to school following a two-hour
delay.
The Rutland Regional Dispatch
Center received the a call at 9:09
a.m. for the first accident on
Hubbardston Road, (Rte. 62) by
Granger Road. Teagan Cybulski, 17,
driving a Jeep Grand Cherokee, lost
control and hit a tree. Icy road conditions possibly contributed to both
accidents. As a precaution, Cybulski
was transported to UMass.
The call for the second accident followed one minute later at
9:10 a.m. and happened in Barre
just over the Barre/Hubbardston
line. Barre Police Chief Erik
Demetropoulos said that responders, including himself, were already
enroute to another accident reported
on the same road.
Barre Police Sgt. Robert
Deschenes arrived at the second
accident. All necessary Fire/EMS
units were diverted to this accident,
as it appeared to be more severe.
Turley Publications Photo by Ellenor Downer
Friends left flowers and remembrances at the scene of a fatal accident
in Barre last Wednesday.
Hubbardston Police and Fire/
EMS were also requested to assist
as well as Mass State Police and
their accident reconstruction team
(C.A.R.S.).
The operator of a 2007 Kia
Spectra, 17-year old Brittany Murch
of Hubbardston, was pronounced
dead at the scene as a result of her
injuries from the accident. The
the Brookfields, were opting to go to
Worcester hospitals instead. “I think
if they [Baystate] are really interested in keeping Mary Lane open in
any capacity, they need to fix their
tarnished image,” Coulombe said.
• The group discussed writing
letters to state legislators, including
Gov. Charlie Baker and Attorney
General Maura Healey.
• There are many upcoming
meetings and hearings regarding
Mary Lane Hospital. On March 3,
Baystate will be holding a Public
Forum Q&A at 6:30 p.m in the
Ware High School auditorium. On
March 21 at 6:30 p.m., a required
Community Meeting for Baystate’s
merger application will be held in
Ware Town Hall Grand Hall. On
March 29 at 6:30 p.m., a formal
Department of Public Health Public
Meeting will take place at the Ware
Middle School Auditorium.
Committee learns of many district events
By Colleen Montague
Correspondent
Another student
hospitalized with
serious injuries
for March 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Ware Middle School. During the
hearing Baystate representatives
will speak first followed by local
officials and then residents who registered to speak at the event.
• Paul Opalinski voiced his concerns about Baystate’s commitment to Mary Lane Hospital. “Their
plans not to close Mary Lane are
so weak,” he said. In his opinion,
the Mary Lane emergency room
will close once Wing Hospital’s ER
is built up more. “We need a firm
commitment from them [Baystate].”
Opalinski’s concerns were mirrored
by the patients that Coulombe transports. The chief described a meeting
he had with Moran on President’s
Day in which he said some of his
patients were already requesting
not to be transported to Mary Lane.
He said that his patients were concerned that Mary Lane was closing, and was lacking in equipment.
Moran blamed the committee for
the bad publicity. The chief told
Moran that patients, especially in
WARE –– Ware Junior Senior
High School student representative Liam Paul and School
Superintendent Dr. Marlene DiLeo
informed the committee of some
of the upcoming events at the
school: Fourth grade students at
Ware Middle School will be going
to the Springfield Symphony Hall
on March 7 to attend a musical
performance of “The Lightning
Thief”; they will leave at 9:15 a.m.
and return for lunch.
• Fa m i l y L i t e r a cy N i g h t
at Stanley M. Koziol (SMK)
Elementary School will be on
March 1 at 6 pm., and Community
Reading Day will be on March 4.
• The official spring sports registration will be held on March 8
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ware
Junior Senior High School Library;
tables will also be set up for preregistration, allowing students to
pick up forms in advance of the
March 8 signups.
• The next WMS PTO meeting
will be held on March 8 at 7 p.m.
in the faculty lounge; all are welcome to attend, and childcare will
be available.
• The high school Domestic
Violence Task Force Blood Drive
will be on March 8 from 7:45 a.m.
to 1 p.m.; those wishing to participate can email Mr. Orszulak with a
convenient time.
• DiLeo reported that on March
8 she and WJSHS Principal Darren
Elwell would be attending the
Board of Selectmen meeting to
share the NEASC report, and that
they were still waiting for the official letter of reaccreditation.
• On March 17 Dr. Ruth Potee
would be presenting “Physiology
of Addiction in the Developing
Brain” in the high school auditorium. The program is free and open
to all.
DiLeo also told the committee during her report that she had
attended the Boar’s Head Feast at
Eagle Hill School in Hardwick on
the previous Saturday, where high
school music teacher Jill Mongeau
was announced as one of this
year’s award recipients, and was
awarded $500 to assist her in her
efforts in putting instruments in
students’ hands.
DiLeo also reported that the
budget update would occur at the
next School Committee meeting,
and that there was no new update
on the study for the gymnasium
roof as of yet.
The committee also proposed a
budget subcommittee meeting for
the first part of March. Committee
Chairman Aaron Sawabi added
that they were also trying to get on
the calendar for the Ware Finance
Committee so they could collaborate with them about budgetary
needs.
Members of the policy subcommittee were also going to present a
spreadsheet to the rest of the committee with all changes they made
so far at a future meeting. Once
the School Committee votes on the
changes, the policies will be edited
and updated on the website.
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Griffin Murch, was transported to
UMass Medical Center in Worcester
as a result of his injuries.
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approximately four hours from the
Barre Falls Dam entrance to the
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Route 62, while responders investigated the fatality.
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Author Ann Starbard owns and
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cheese from the milk of her 60 dairy
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management skills needed to raise
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Saturday, March 26 at 10:30 a.m.
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Miller, Co-Founder of Central Mass
Lyme Foundation
Think ticks are harmless? Come
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Mass Lyme Foundation was set up
in honor of Jeanne Cloutier who
passed away on Feb. 9, 2013, from
complications from late stage Lyme
disease. This seminar is designed
to raise awareness, educate, teach
prevention and provide support for
Lyme disease and other tick-borne
disease illnesses.
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Editorial
Community
coalition
works hard
to improve
residents’ lives
W
orking with others to make things
happen is commonly acknowledged
as one of the best ways to successfully get things done. That common acceptance is
evident in the many sayings in our culture such
as “there is strength in numbers” and “many
hands make light work.”
The Quaboag Hills Community Coalition
has taken that adage to heart in its efforts to
improve the quality of life for residents of
Ware, the Brookfields, Hardwick, Warren and
eight other area towns.
Its creation in 2005 formalized a number of
existing informal relationships and networks
among a wide variety of service providers covering the unwieldy area of 15 towns in three
different counties.
That creation is due in large part to Ware
Learning Center Director Carl Coniglio, who
continues to steer the coalition through its
work.
Representatives from agencies such as the
Ware Adult Learning Center, the Quaboag
Valley Community Development Center,
Carson Center at Valley Human Services, the
Collaborative for Educational Services and
Community Action as well as Baystate’s Mary
Lane and Wing hospitals, attend the coalition’s
monthly meetings as they decide together what
must be worked on and who will work on
what.
Several years ago the Coalition formed a
Substance Abuse Task Force, which has been
working on bringing the area together to
fight the heroin addiction epidemic that has
been plaguing Quaboag communities as well
as those across the state and the nation. Its
constituent members, individually and collectively, have brought Narcan training here,
which can temporarily revive people suffering
from heroin overdoses, and brought Narcotics
Anonymous meetings to Ware, an important
way to support those in recovery who do not
have access to a car.
It is also working to find ways to push
health insurance companies to cover longerterm care for drug addicts beyond the initial
detoxification period and another 30 days of
outpatient care. Many recovering addicts need
low intensity services for up to a year or longer
to successfully remain free of drugs, yet the
majority of insurance companies do not cover
such benefits.
It has developed a resource guide for addiction recovery services, and has brought people
together to talk about what’s going on in the
communities.
But it isn’t just trying to provide help to
drug addiction that the Coalition has turned
its efforts toward. It is supporting the Ware
Business & Civic Association’s push to bring
community college classes to the area with a
workforce training and academic center that
would include computers for those who do
not have one or access to the Internet. The
Quaboag Valley Community Development
Corporation is also supporting the college center effort through fundraising and offering tax
credits to those who donate.
The Coalition is also one of several area
groups lobbying state legislators and state officials to improve public transportation in this
area. Bus routes are almost non-existent, and
with a big chunk of area residents unable to
afford car ownership, it dramatically impacts
what programs people can take part in no matter how beneficial they may be.
The lack of transportation makes it difficult
to access college, which is virtually impossible
to attend using public transportation. It also
affects accessing medical care, finding and
keeping employment and simpler things. like
being able to pick up children following an
after school activity.
We salute the work of the Quaboag Hills
Community Coalition and its members should
be thanked by area residents for their hard
work on a broad range of issues.
Residents with the time and energy should
consider attending their meetings and getting
involved in an issue they believe is important.
Remember, there really is strength in numbers.
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Cold nights and warm days
It has been three years since we tapped our a small hole to accommodate the spout. Over
maple trees and boiled down the sap. I queried the years we have upgraded to plastic spiles
the kids as to whether they remembered and that attach to tubing inserted into a hole in
while the older one had, the younger
a five gallon food-safe plastic conone - who would have been 3 at the
tainer. Whatever containers you use,
I nG a rthe
den
time - did not.
be sure to make sure they are covered
My husband and I agreed that with
to prevent rain and debris from getthe forecast of cold nights and warm
ting inside.
days it was time to get out our supWhen the weather is perfect,
plies and engage in this near-spring
i.e. warm days and below freezing
ritual. Our backyard syruping days
nights, sap will flow. On really good
go back to the dating phase of our
days I remember dumping the gallon
Roberta McQuaid
relationship. Enjoying homesteading
jug mid-afternoon to make room for
activities together made me certain
more. With our new set-up we usually
that he was a “keeper.” Alas, I digress…
collect three to four gallons per tree on a good
Although the sap from most native species day. I thought it would be fun to introduce
of maple can be used to make syrup, sugar some math into our experiment, so my older
maple sap is most desirable because it has a daughter has been keeping a bar graph to keep
high sugar content. Sugar maples also bud out track of the best trees in our yard.
later than other species, a good feature considDon’t let too many days go by before you
ering sap from trees that have begun to break begin to boil down your sap, though, or it will
bud will produce syrup with an off-taste. The spoil. For our evaporator we rigged up a comtrees you tap should be at least 10 to 12 inches mercial stainless steel pan that fits over a stone
in diameter at 4.5 feet off the ground. One outdoor barbecue that came with the property.
tap is sufficient for healthy maples that size, It has worked out quite well for us. Whatever
three for those over 25 inches in diameter and you decide to use, be wary of boiling indoors.
two for those that fall in between. Tapholes I have heard horror stories of the sticky steam
are usually made three to four feet from the doing a great job of lifting kitchen wallpaper.
ground for ease of maintenance. You’ll want As I recall, my urban sister-in-law once boiled
to drill slightly upward 2.5 to 3 inches into sap down on a gas camp stove out on her deck.
healthy sapwood (not dark heartwood).
We weren’t talking hundreds of gallons here,
Space taps evenly around the tree. The but just enough to show my nephew how it’s
metal spout or spile is inserted into the taphole done.
and set in place with a gentle tap. For small
By week’s end we had 21 gallons of sap to
scale production, clean water or milk jugs boil down. While I pruned the raspberries it
with work great to collect the sap. Simply cut was fun to see the girls lugging sticks out of
the woods to give to Daddy to feed the fire,
of course with intermittent breaks alternating
between reading and swinging on the playset.
My husband started with about 15 gallons
of sap in the pan and as the water evaporated added more - there is a careful balance
between scorching and adding too much, not
easily explained unless you’ve had the experience and monitored the candy thermometer.
Finish your syrup by no longer adding sap and
waiting until the syrup is 7.1 degrees higher
than boiling water. Then, syrup can be filtered
and stored in sterile containers at 185 degrees
or higher for proper seal.
Forty-three gallons of sap are needed to
make one gallon of syrup. It takes about seven
hours of boiling to get that precious gallon if
you use a rectangular pan 2-feet wide by 1-foot
deep. Let these statistics be your guide so that
you won’t get in over your head the first time
you try it. Nothing is worse than having sap
go to waste because you are too darned tired to
boil into the wee hours of the night.
Nothing is better, however, than the first
bite of maple syrup-drenched blueberry pancakes the following morning.
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answer session
Baystate Health from shutting down services at
Mary Lane Hospital.
When the coalition reviewed the proposed
closure, the foremost issue that came up was
medical need. A 2013 report commissioned by
Baystate to study the health needs of the communities that utilize Mary Lane Hospital the
most identified several health issues in the area,
including drug and alcohol addiction, serious
chronic illness, mental health disorders and
high rates of childhood obesity and asthma.
Compounding and contributing to these
health disparities are a variety of socioeconomic factors such as poverty, an aging population and limited public transportation. As
a nonprofit entity, Baystate Health has made
commitments to keeping care local, and has the
money to follow through. Although Mary Lane
itself is not a lucrative enterprise, Baystate
Health made millions in profit in 2014 alone.
In the past, Baystate Health officials have said
that the company aims to have a 3 percent profit margin, and it can make up money lost in one
part of the system through profits elsewhere.
Baystate’s profit is well above 3 percent and a
small fraction of that could be used to maintain
Baystate Mary Lane’s inpatient unit and keep-
ing our hospital status intact.
Keeping care local has been an oftenrepeated mantra by Baystate. The company has
expanded operating room offerings at Franklin
Medical Center and made acquisitions of
Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer and Noble
Hospital in Westfield.
Keep Care Local at Mary Lane Hospital
Coalition chose their name based on statements
made by Baystate officials to keep care local.
At a 2014 community forum in Greenfield,
Baystate CEO Mark Keroack pledged, “The
more we can keep care local, the more we can
keep beds open [in Springfield] for complicated transfer patients.” Baystate Mary Lane
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Mohammed Shafeq
Ahmed has noted the importance of a community hospital: “The people who work in this
hospital tend to be from the community, are
friends and neighbors of people . . . Connection
makes a difference.”
Baystate must keep its promises to the communities and patients who depend on Mary
Lane Hospital. Baystate must keep care local.
Join us on March 3 at 6:30 PM at the Ware
High School.
Super K’s Corner
Budget crunch time is here
M
arch is an extremely busy month
for the Quaboag Regional School
District and the Quaboag Regional
School Committee. It is budget crunch
time and the School Committee will vote
to approve next year’s school budget (fiscal year 2017) on March 21 at 6:30 p.m. in
the Quaboag Regional Middle High School
library.
In this article I will provide you with a
brief explanation of the school budget approval process, and make you aware of some
important meeting dates. As I have stated
before, my goals in writing this column are to
keep our local communities informed about
Quaboag, provide transparency in all aspects
of school finance and to proactively seek
input from the community as we move forward.
The Quaboag Regional Agreement out-
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Keep Care Local member
here will be an important question and
answer forum with Mike Moran, president of Baystate Health Eastern Region
on Thursday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m., at Ware
Junior Senior High School, 237 West St., in
Ware, which all area residents should attend. He
will speak about Baystate’s proposal to merge
Mary Lane and Wing hospitals, and move inpatient care to Wing.
The inpatient services at Mary Lane Hospital
are essential to a population with serious medical needs that also faces significant barriers to
health care access. Yet Baystate Health, – a nonprofit organization that has been very successful
and profitable has promised to “keep care local,”
has chosen to forgo its commitment to the community.
On Thursday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the
Ware High School, residents from Ware and all
surrounding communities will have an opportunity to tell Baystate officials what they think
and how they feel about the proposal to close
inpatient services. They will also be able to ask
questions about the consequences of that potential closure, and loss of service to their citizens
and communities.
Mary Lane Hospital was founded by one of
our own citizens and business leaders, Mr. Lewis
Gilbert for the benefit of everyone in all the surrounding communities. The continued generosity of community members has kept Mary Lane
Hospital lovingly maintained for over 100 years.
Regional corporate healthcare giant Baystate
Health may indeed be her owners, but the citizens of our communities will continue to be her
stewards.We need Mary Lane’s inpatient unit
and we need Mary Lane’s full-fledged emergency department to be capable of handling every
kind of emergency especially those that will
require an inpatient room. We need our hospital
in tact—not a campus with a remote ER.
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Coalition is a group of Greater Ware community
members and local agencies looking to prevent
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lines the budget process and it can be found
on our website (https://drive.google.com/a/
quaboagrsd.org/file/d/0B1hHjyjzj7U4Vkpq
c3pqUWdSRUU/view). The regional agreement dictates that the School Committee must
adopt the budget, “no later than 45 days prior
to the earliest date on which the business section of the annual town meeting of any member town is to be held, but in no event later
than March 31, provided said budget need not
to be adopted earlier than Feb. 1.”
It is important to note that once the school
budget is approved by the School Committee
on March 21, the budget may be reduced,
but it cannot be increased. There are several
important meetings leading up to the School
Committee vote and the public is invited to
attend, ask questions, provide feedback and
participate in the budget planning process.
The meetings are scheduled for:
• March 7, Budget Subcommittee meeting
at 6:30 p.m. in the QRMHS library
• March 9, Joint meeting with Warren and
West Brookfield town officials at 6:30 p.m. in
the QRMHS library
• March 14, Initial Budget Presentation to
full School Committee 6:30 p.m. at QRMHS
library
• March 21, School Committee votes 20162017 QRSD budget at 6:30 p.m. at QRMHS
library
Ultimately, Quaboag’s budget for next
year will be decided at the annual town meetings. Below are the dates for the annual town
meetings.
• May 10, Warren Town Meeting at 7 p.m.
at QRMHS in the auditorium
• June 7, West Brookfield Town Meeting at
7 p.m. at West Brookfield Elementary School
in the cafeteria/gym
In addition, it is my understanding that
West Brookfield will be seeking a Prop. 2 ½
tax override to fund all departments in West
Brookfield, not just the school. Stay tuned
for more information on this ballot vote and
how it will affect the schools.
I can be reached at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Jottings
Do you want to live forever?
By Loren Gould
Guest columnist
R
ecently my sister sent me an article
published in the “Saturday Evening
Post” by Roy Altman, who described
a possible scenario that might occur as soon
as 2057.
Based on what is happening in the world
of science, it is a projection I am glad I won’t
live to see completed, as I have no wish to
live for a 150. Physically it sounds nice, but
what about the mind? The changes I’ve seen
in the last 84 years are challenging enough
without seeing some of the projected changes
of this article.
It would be nice to eliminate disease, but
my feeling is that will be an ongoing fight
against new diseases, as we have seen bacte-
ria evolving as organisms that develop methods of defeating drugs that humans develop.
Remember when penicillin was a wonder
drug that would conquer all diseases? I certainly do not want to have my brain molecules transferred to a machine that could last
for generations, or theoretically forever. If we
transfer to machines, what becomes of sex
and love or of the enjoyment of a summer’s
day with the breeze in your face or a spring
shower? Are we going to have pleasure centers in the brain developed to have false sensations of sex or summer?
Machines can simplify life or they can
eliminate life as we know it. Who is going
to receive this marvelous change? With 8
billion individuals to deal with, will there be
a selection process? We certainly will need
to end sex if all people are not going to die,
and with 8 billion candidates to live for 150
years, and perhaps much longer. We could
send machines with human intelligence out
to settle other planets and solar systems, but
are we going to reproduce more machines or
reinvent man?
I have enjoyed the ups and downs of
life and do not regret having had illnesses.
What about man’s concept of heaven? If we
live forever, there is no need for heaven.
Likewise, there is no need for hell. Thus,
man’s hedonistic nature may dominate with
no fear of the future.
The author does not offer what people
will really do with all this extra time. I’m
also not interested in being part of a community of thought. I enjoy my privacy, and have
resisted joining the Internet as a result. How
is the technique of keeping some thought pri-
vate going to be developed? The author just
glosses over that idea and assumes that it will
be figured out. If people can now hack computers, what is to stop the hacking of minds
maintained in the equivalent of a computer
cloud?
This seems to present an elitist type of
world where selection of those to live forever
is controlled by those with the means to make
it happen. Health for all may be aided, but
there again,who gets the microbots? Those in
prison, in mental hospitals, in drug programs,
in the slums of the world, or just the ones that
are seen as useful and merit such services?
The article mentions as an example a man
just parting from his fifth wife. What happened to the first four? Some didn’t get the
life extension or was it just a case of boredom
and the need for a new sexual experience? I
Ware High School holds mock election
Baystate Health president talks about merger
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tics, and enjoys the
mock election but
more importantly,
the students enjoy the
instruction as well. “I
am surprised by the
diversity of kids that
come [to the mock
election],” he said.
The votes from
the election will be
tallied by the government class during the
last period of Super Students in Mr. Vantangoli’s class has been learning about
Tuesday. Extra credit politics and the current candidates in the weeks leading
is also given to every up to Super Tuesday.
student who votes.
Vantangoli relayed
that in the past, the
Clinton, but did not know about Bernie
mock elections have usually been accurate Sanders. He said that he also learned
in mirroring the results of the real election about how the candidates campaign
in Ware. “We’ve been pretty successful through all 50 states during the campaign
about predicting the votes of Ware,” he process. Kiana Dumas said that her politsaid about the majority of students being ical opinion of candidates is based on
influenced by their parents’ views.
“realistic issues.”
The students shared their views about
None of the students are old enough
politics, the candidates, and how their to vote but they said unanimously that
vote could impact the future. Devin if they could have, they is would have
Slattery said that the instruction they eagerly voted in the primaries. Brian
received saying that the class watched Symons said that it was important to
many videos and had discussions for select a candidate, “because that is basiweeks prior to Super Tuesday. When cally the person who is ruling the counasked how the students select political try.” Slattery said that young people
candidates, Slattery joked, “By how they should pay attention to politics. “If we
roast the other candidates.”
don’t pay attention now, there might be
Student Cam Barnes said that prior issues caused when we are old enough to
to the class he was aware of Trump and vote,” Dumas said.
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and staff do every day. “We are making
decisions every day about what is best
for the kids, and that is at the forefront
of every decision,” she said. “It’s great
to have someone else come in and see
that.”
“But we’re going to continue to work
on issues, we’re not going to sit back on
our laurels,” she said.
Elwell agreed, saying there were
items that NEASC wants to see progress
on, such as a new gym roof, which is
leaking, and to come up with a formal
process of assessing student progress.
After the last visit 10 years ago, the
school had to address 78 recommendations, and now it must address 37 recommendations, he said.
“This literally has taken 10 years of
work, and much of the work was done
without expanding the faculty, in fact
if anything we have fewer people, so it
shows the quality of the people we have
here at the school,” Elwell said.
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A: The proposed change to
inpatient services at Baystate
Mary Lane, which is not “closing” Mary Lane, will have no
impact on our primary care
network in the region. It’s true
that there is a shortage of primary care providers, locally, in
Massachusetts and across the
nation. We will continue our
efforts to bring new doctors to
the region, both general practitioner and specialists. If you
look at what we’ve been able
to accomplish at Baystate
Franklin in Greenfield, you’ll
see we’ve been successful there,
and we’ll look to implement that
model here. Baystate also has
a new relationship with UMass
Medical School in Worcester,
with a program designed specifically to increase the population
of rural primary care providers
in our area. That’s a little bit further off in terms of patient care
today, but it’s another way that
we’re recognizing the problem
and working on it. I am extremely optimistic that we will be successful going forward.
WRN: Some citizens would
like to stop the merger or at
least prevent the movement of
outpatient services from Mary
Lane. What do information do
you think you can share with
them that would change their
minds?
A: Open two-way communication with the community has
been one of my top priorities
since I’ve arrived here. We’re
listening closely to the community’s concerns. And it’s really
important to me that the community has a clear understanding
of what is on the table, and what
isn’t, and the implications of the
proposed changes. Right now 80
percent of the care we provide
at Baystate Mary Lane is outpatient care. That care isn’t going
anywhere. And fewer than 10
people a day stay in the hospital
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overnight, on average. The only
proposal we’ve made is to combine the hospitals to one license,
and to shift inpatient services
to Baystate Wing. We recognize
the pride and the commitment of
the community to their hospital
and we’re committed to better
and more direct communication,
but the notion that the facility is
being shut down is simply false
and not helpful.
WRN: If the one license is
approved, what do you think
the timeline will be for implementation?
A: It’s difficult to speculate
but it’s fair to say that we would
implement the change regarding
inpatient beds to a single license
in the several months following the approval. The change
in license is largely a regulatory and administrative change
so implementation is relatively
straightforward.
WRN: We are being told
that employees are already
being transferred or laid off, is
that the case? If so, how many
of each?
A: When we informed our
workforce and the community
about these proposed changes
in November, we included an
expectation that there would be
an impact on our workforce.
Since that time, some Mary Lane
employees have looked for and
found new jobs; many of those
jobs are within Baystate Health.
There have been other smallscale changes to some departments as part of our integration
of Baystate Wing into our organization. These have taken place
at both hospitals, and have happened independently of the proposed change to licensure.
WRN: How many employees are at Mary Lane now, and
how many do you think will
have jobs somewhere else in
the Baystate network?
A: There are currently about
240 employees at Baystate Mary
Lane. Any employee whose job
is affected by changes at the hospital will receive the full range
of placement and support services, and will be able to compete
for other jobs within the system.
W R N : C a n yo u s h a re
Baystate’s ultimate vision of
what Mary Lane will look like
as an out-patient services center, including what types of
other medical services will be
there and what’s there now?
How will the regional cancer
satellite be affected?
A: We expect that the current
array of outpatient services at
Baystate Mary Lane, including
emergency services, radiology
and imaging, cancer services,
primary care, and outpatient surgery and procedures, will continue for the foreseeable future.
Mary Lane provides all outpatient chemotherapy and infusion
services for the region, including for patients of Baystate
Wing, and that isn’t expected to
change. Our vision is to increase
the number of specialists who
rotate through Mary Lane to see
patients here, like we have in
Greenfield at Baystate Franklin,
and to recruit new specialists to
meet needs where they exist. An
opportunity exists, in the proposed transition of outpatient
services, to consider possibilities for new services in Ware
and in the region. It’s too soon
to speculate about what those
might be, but the community’s
needs would be a primary factor
in that decision.
WRN: The community
believes that there is original
trust money, used to create the
hospital, that should be shared
with or returned to the community. Does Baystate intend
to do that in some formal way?
A: The money in the Gilbert
trust is attached to Baystate
Mary Lane and will remain so.
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want to hear how the world’s population as a
whole will be involved, and I am strongly
opposed to transferring brains to machines.
Use machines to explore the universe, but
not to extend life to man. We’ll need all the
suitable planets we can find as the population
continues to grow.
Are the dreamers aware that the poor
countries of the world are increasing population much faster than the Western world,
where birth rates are dropping? Carl voiced
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Mike Moran
When: Thursday,
March 3, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Ware JSHS,
West St., Ware
This is consistent with the intention of the trust.
WRN: Professionals in
Ware have complained about
the lack of communication by
Baystate over the last several
years. How do you intend to
better communicate with medical professionals, town officials
and residents?
A: It’s clear that we can do
better with communication with
both our community and our
workforce. A high-performing
organization has a shared purpose with all members aligned
to that purpose. The only way to
achieve that is with open, honest,
and reliable communication. Our
community deserves the same
and I am committed to ensuring that all stakeholders have the
information they need.
WRN: Why are you suited
to head Baystate Health East
during this time of transition
and consolidation and what is
your five-year vision for it and
Mary Lane Hospital?
A: First off, I’m tremendously excited to have this opportunity. Secondly, we all are given
certain gifts. Some of mine are:
strong leadership, ability to identify talent, ability to build strong
and high-performing teams and
good communication skills.
Coupled with the strengths of
the existing team and that of the
health system, I am extremely
confident that we have a bright
future in the region.
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warren
Members of the Friends of the Town Hall (from left to
right) Peggy Robidoux, Cheryl Gagnon, Judy Perron,
and Beverly Soltys set up a station in the center of the
kitchen and pass plates down to the end, each putting
one of the different food items on each one before
they’re sent out.
Polish dinner
to support work
on Town Hall
By Colleen Montague
Correspondent
WARREN –– The warm,
delicious aroma of cooking
food drifted out from the kitchen of the Warren Senior Center
to greet visitors as they arrived
in the early of Feb. 27 for the
Friends of the Town Hall’s annual Polish Plate Dinner fundraiser.
The Friends of the Town
Hall is a nonprofit group that
was founded in 2013 by the late
Arlene Norman, which fundraises to support work on the
Warren Town Hall building
including restoration and preservation as well as maintenance.
In addition to the popular Polish
dinner, other fundraising events
they hold annually include the
apple pie sale in the fall, and the
Duck Race at Lucy Stone Park.
The group sold around 300
tickets for the event, including
25 people that had called the last
couple of days before the event.
Residents, their families and
Friends of the Town Hall, Inc. President Kathy Kuprycz serves some
kapusta, a kind of cabbage stew, into bowls for each meal, which
also included kielbasa, pierogi, and golombki.
friends gathered in the front
room of the Warren Senior
Center during each of the two
seatings to enjoy a meal of
Polish food, including kielbasa, pierogi, golombki, kapusta,
bread and dessert, all prepared
by members of the Friends of
the Town Hall. Many others
arrived throughout the evening
to take some home.
Students from the Warren
Community Elementary School
leadership team and Quaboag
Regional Middle High School
National Honor Society and
National Junior Society donated
their time to help at the event,
preparing some of the take-out
trays and serving dinners to
guests.
Attendees could also purchase tickets to take a chance
on several different raffle items,
donated for the event by many
area businesses and groups. The
Friends of the Town Hall meets
monthly, and welcomes new
members.
Students from the Warren Community Elementary
School Leadership Team and the Quaboag Regional
Middle High School National Honor Society and
National Junior Honor Society donated time to
help at the dinner, serving the meals to those who
attended and packing some of the food for takeout trays.
Friends of the Town Hall member Kathy Odiorne serves some of the dinners during the first seating.
Igor Kuprycz (front)
and Lisa Mundell (back)
greet attendees as they
arrive for each seating,
and also sell tickets for
the raffle drawings.
Over 100 people gather in the front
room of Warren Senior Center for
one of the two seatings at the third
annual Polish Dinner.
Warren Selectman Dario
Nardi helps prepare some
pierogi in the kitchen.
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that has been under fire after several high-profile cases of child
abuse, including at least two
deaths.
Of the concerns expressed
and questions asked, many were
related to heroin addiction, which
has been plaguing the Quaboag
region.
E d S c h r e i b e r o f Va l l ey
Behavorial Services described his
frustration with health insurance
companies not funding treatment
for heroin addicts, which is based
on science but is more expensive.
He said that scientific research
shows that drug addiction changes the brain and what is needed
for longterm success in staying
clean for many heroin addicts is
longterm, low level services for
up to a year or more.
While detox is necessary and
services, many times through
out patient services, for about 30
days are also critical, long-term
outpatient care many times is not
covered by insurance companies,
he said.
“We need help with this situ-
ation and we can’t wait,” he
told Gobi and Berthiaume, and
received a round of applause.
Gobi, who has been a member of
a state opioid taskforce, said that
communities across the state have
expressed the same frustration at
the lack of those services.
Gobi and others pointed out
that Mary Lane Hospital, which
will likely see its inpatient care
moved to Wing Hospital in
Palmer through Baystate’s proposed merger of the two hospitals, might be a good location for
a variety of substance abuse care.
Michelle Holgren, a Baystate
public affairs spokeswoman, said
the hospital is in talks with different entities.
Others wanted to know how to
push for change at health insurance companies, and Gobi suggested talking to Attorney General
Maura Healey’s office as it has
taken those types of issues, while
legislation on insurance coverage
mandates is rarely successful.
Dane Kuttler, the coalition’s
administrator coordinator, asked
about daycare and preschool services for foster care children,
which used to be covered by the
state but no longer is funded.
Kuttler and her partner have just
been approved as foster parents,
and she learned those services are
not covered it any longer. Gobi
said she was not aware that those
services had been eliminated and
would check on those cuts.
The legislators were also asked
if they would support a $75,000
to $100,000 annual earmark
to support the Quaboag Hills
Community Coalition. The group,
which covers Ware and 14 other
Quaboag region towns, spends a
lot of its time working on grants
so it can survive to do its work on
fighting substance abuse, working on improving transportation
and helping to make a workforce
training and community college
education hub in downtown Ware
a reality. Gobi said she would be
happy to work on it, but pointed
out that all successful earmarks
eventually end.
There were lots of questions
about finding additional transportation funds for the Quaboag
area, which is lacking in public
transportation options in an area
with a high level of low-income
people that don’t have their own
cars.
The lack of public transportation affects the ability to provide after school care because
parents can’t pick up their children to accessing college courses
because the closest campuses
are in Holyoke and Worcester to
accessing jobs that exist outside
residents’ towns.
The legislators were also
updated on the new workforce
training and community college
courses site, which will be located
in Ware. It is moving forward and
the Quaboag Valley Community
Development Corp. has chosen
to support the center as critical to
the nonprofit’s mission and has
committed to raising between
$50,000 and $100,000 with community investment tax credits.
March 3, 2016, Ware River News, Page Ware Senior Center activities for
March announced
WARE –– The Ware Senior
Center has announced some of their
upcoming events for the month of
March.
The Oldies Dance will Be held
on Friday, March 4 from 5 p.m. to
8 p.m. Come dance to the music
of the ‘50s to the ‘80s. There will
also be a Polka Dance on March 18
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with DJ Izzy
J. spinning the hits. The cost for
each of these dances is $5 per person in advance and $7 at the door.
They will be held at the senior center, 1 Robbins Road, Ware, and are
open to the public. There will be
snacks, beverages, and 50/50 raffles. Get your tickets for both at the
front desk.
On March 9 Tyler Wolanin, district director for State Sen. Anne
Gobi (D-Spencer), will hold an
office hour from 11 a.m. to noon.,
at the center.
The Brown Bag will be held
on March 11 at 10:30 a.m. If you
would like more information on the
application process, or to volunteer,
please contact Maire Bresnahan at
413-967-9600.
There will be a Council on
Aging meeting on Tuesday, March
15 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
The Mobile Food Pantry will be
at Hillside Village, 17 Convent Hill
Road, Ware, MA on March 15 from
1 to 2 p.m.
The senior center will have
their St. Patrick’s Day Party on
Wednesday, March 16 at 11:30
a.m.
The March Birthday Party will
be at 11:30 a.m. on March 23.
Rehearsals for “We’re Happy
About the Whole Thing” will be
held at the Ware Senior Center
every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m.
The schedule for the new kitchen floor to be laid down has been
finalized. The senior center will
close the kitchen from March 28
Ware gospel concert, April 16
WARE –– A gospel festival
will be held on Saturday, April
16 at 6 p.m. at the Ware Town
Hall on Main Street.Four gospel choirs and two jazz ensembles will play during the free
concert. Donations are gladly
accepted.
The choirs are Amherst
College Gospel Choir, UMass
Gospel Choir, Goodwin AME
Amherst Area Gospel Choir and
Belmont Zion AME Church of
Worcester Gospel Choir. The
Ware Jazz Ensemble
and UMass Jazz Ensemble
will play as well.
The proceeds will benefit
the Jubilee Ministries of Trinity
Episcopal Church of Ware. The
ministries include: “Jubilee
Cupboard” Food and Clothing
Distribution provide, food assistance through hot meals for the
hungry as well as clothing and
diaper distribution. Also included is the “The Living Room,”
which offers prevention and
support for those recovering
from addiction and parenting
support for early intervention
for toddlers. Other services are
The Brookfield field Institute,
which counsels veterans, and
Narcotics Anonymous. Which
supports families who have lost
children to heroin overdoses and
whose children still using.
through April 5. During this time
they will be asking neighborhood
businesses and vendors to provide
lunches both at the senior center
and at their locations for the same
suggested donation.
So far, they have confirmed that
on Wednesday, March 30 lunch will
be at Trinity Episcopal Church, 17
Park Street, Ware; Thursday March
31 lunch will be at the cafeteria
of the Ware Junior/Senior High
School, 239 West Street, Ware; and
Friday, April 1, lunch will be at the
Main Cafeteria/Conference Room,
Second Floor, Bay State Mary Lane
Hospital, 85 South Street, Ware.
There will have a sign up sheet
for each of these venues, so please
make sure you put your name on
the list as soon as possible. Their
intention is for March 28, March
29, April 4, and April 5 to have
lunch catered in the Senior Center;
they are working with local businesses to make those arrangements.
Barnett – Sarcona
engaged to be wed
WARE –– Mr. and Mrs. John Barnett of Ware
are pleased to announce the engagement and
forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Dr. Sarah
Elizabeth Barnett, to Dr. Joseph Nicholas Sarcona,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Sarcona of Upland,
California.
The future bride earned a bachelor of science
degree from the University of Rochester, and doctor of medicine degree from New York Medical
College. She is an anesthesiology resident physician at Montefiore Medical Center in New York
City.
The future groom earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of California Los
Angeles, and doctor of medicine degree from New
York Medical College. He is a urology resident
physician at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York
City.
An October wedding is planned.
Michael H. Deslauriers
Scholarship applications
now available
WARE –– Applications for the
Michael H. Deslauriers Scholarship
are now available at your high
school’s guidance office. The committee will award the Michael H.
Deslauriers scholarship to a graduating senior residing in the town of
Ware, regardless of the school district they attend.
To apply for this scholarship, a
copy of your school transcript and
a completed application, which is
available at your school’s guidance
office, must be submitted by May
1. Please mail to Ware Veterans
Council, C/O Richard Rucki, 8 First
Avenue, Ware, MA., 01082.
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The 2016 Choice Awards, supported by “Oscar Award Sponsor”
North Brookfield Savings Bank, will
be held on Saturday, April 23, at
the Cultural Center at Eagle Hill in
Hardwick. Additional sponsorships
at varying levels are also available.
Honorees for which nominations are sought from the community include Citizen of the Year and
Teacher of the Year. The Business
of the Year, which must be a
Chamber member, and Volunteer
of the Year, chosen by Weake and
Clark for work done on behalf of
the Chamber, will also be honored
that night. Trophies are handmade
by Juliet Bacchas and Linda Spelko
of Juliet Rose Gallery and Studio
in Monson in the days leading up
to the event; the duo tries to add an
element to each award that highlights the nature of the winner.
For a nomination form, call the
Quaboag Hills Chamber office in
Palmer at 413-283-2418, or email
[email protected]. Both Weake and
Clark said that as much information
as possible about the worthiness of
the nominee, as well as testimony
from others, helps the committee
make its decision.
Last year’s Citizen of the Year
was the late Patricia A. Donovan of
Palmer, who helped run the Library
Loft and was a tireless advocate for
the Palmer Public Library. The year
before, Beth Beardslee-Romeo and
Keith and Kim Goodreau of Ware
were named Co-Citizens of the
Year, for their work in bringing the
Purple Project, founded by former
Boston Celtics star and recovering
addict Chris Herren, to their community in the battle against opiate
addiction.
In 2015, the Teacher of the Year
was Palmer High School math
teacher and girls basketball coach
Shawn Gersbach. In 2014, the
honor went to Quaboag Regional
Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Barnett, of Ware, and Dr. Joseph
Nicholas Sarcona, son of Upland, California, are now
engaged and plan to wed in October.
Middle School alternative education teacher John O’Neill.
“There are so many unsung
heroes in our communities that
work behind the scenes, whether it
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WARE –– Ware Junior Senior
High School eighth-grader Dina
Lagacy found participating in
Project 351, a statewide community
service effort, to be inspirational
and exciting.
Lagacy represented Ware,
as an eighthgrader is chosen from each
community in
the state, and
all headed to
Boston aboard
buses on Jan.
16, to honor
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Martin Luther
King’s memory.
“It made you feel inspired to
help my community,” said Lagacy,
which she plans to do by organizing a clothing drive of gently-used
and new children’s clothing this
spring as part of a larger clothing
drive by Boston nonprofit Cradles
to Crayons.
Lagacy was among many other
eighth-graders from this area
who traveled together on buses to
Boston, making new friends and
learning what others were doing in
their communities, she said.
They headed to Faneuil Hall first
to hear speeches by Gov. Charlie
Baker and others about how community service had inspired them
and the joy they received through
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
By Colleen Montague
Ware River News Correspondent
WARE –– Ware Junior Senior
High School Principal Darren Elwell
presented the report of the New
England Association of Schools and
Colleges following its accreditation
visit in the fall to the Ware School
Committee last week.
NEASC accreditation assures
that member schools, including
WJSHS, meets compliance with
all seven standards in every aspect
of the educational program. The
accreditation occurs on a 10-year
cycle, during which the faculty puts
together a self-study examining how
the school meets the standards; a
visiting committee observes how
the school meets those standards,
informed by the self-study; and then
there is a follow-up to show any
recommended changes in the school
are taking place. The accreditation
visit took place Sept. 27 through
Sept. 30, 2015.
To put the visit in context, Elwell
told the School Committee, it was
also helpful to look at the last visit
10 years before, as it laid the foundation for where they were today. In
the report after the 2005 visit, Elwell
said that the school had received 37
commendations and 77 recommendations across the seven standards.
After the visit this past fall, they
received 42 commendations and 37
recommendations.
“[I’m] pleased we had more positives than areas of focus that were
identified,” Elwell said, adding that
the report really didn’t reveal anything drastically different than did
the self-study process. He also said
the school’s honesty about its progress in the self-study paid off and
was reflected in the document itself.
Though the report was overall
very strong and positive for the
school, they still had a list of recommendations that must be evaluated and implemented. In Elwell’s
presentation, the recommendations
were grouped into three categories:
around one-third were NEASC
imposed recommendations—items
they had to address that only
NEASC was looking for, like implementation of school-wide rubrics to
assess core values and beliefs about
Dina Lagacy
represents
Ware
High school sweethearts
WARE –– “I always knew she
was going to be my wife,” Ware
resident Neil Gage said about his
wife, Mary. The couple originally
were Gilbertville residents when
they first met as high school freshman. Mary went to the local parochial school while Neil went to
Hardwick High School.
The two began dating in high
school. Mary said that she loved
that Neil was a jock who had
black, curly hair. Neil played a
variety of sports at the time,
including baseball, basketball,
and tennis. Neil said that he and
Mary were always “best friends.”
“She was my one fan at my sports
events,” he said. On Aug. 9, 1958,
Neil and Mary got married at Saint
Aloysius Church in Gilbertville,
when they were both 17.
As time passed, the couple went
on to have five kids. Forty-seven
years ago the town of Hardwick
started talking about regionalizing the school system. Concerned
about their childrens’ education,
the family moved to Ware. While
raising her family, Mary started
taking night classes and eventually graduated from Fischer Junior
Niel and Mary Gage of Ware have
been married for 57 years. The
couple first met as teenagers and
became high school sweethearts.
See COUPLE, Page 13
See LAGACY, Page 6
Animal shelter agreement finalized
Towns looking for
future facility
By Wyatt Aloisio
Staff Writer
REGION — Following nearly
a year of research and discussion,
an agreement has been finalized
between four towns for a regional
animal shelter, with a long-term
goal of creating a new facility and
pound for all partnering towns,
most likely in Palmer.
Palmer Animal Control Officer
Wendy LeSage said that with the
recent contract finalization between
the towns of Palmer, Monson, Ware
and Warren the next step will be the
creation of a board with representatives from all four towns as well
as the creation of a Friends of the
Shelter group to help begin raising
money for its construction.
The agreement marks the start
of a one-year “pilot contract” with
all four of the towns with the town
of Palmer acting as the lead community. At the end of the first year,
a new contract of up to three years
can be implemented, allowing time
for other interested communities to
potentially join in as well.
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Photo by Eileen Kennedy
snow last week and again
Monday were brought by
average winter storms.
Despite complicating
commutes and creating a
number of relatively minor
accidents, the aftermath
once the sun is shining
is always a lovely sight.
Here, Old St. William
Cemetery on West Street
looks even more peaceful
than usual with a mantle
of snow.
Services Coordinator Joshua
Garcia, and other vested community members from the towns have
met regularly to help craft the language and terms found within the
agreement and submit it for the
partnering towns’ approval.
Though Garcia’s services with
the group as a consultant have
ended, LeSage hopes that he will
also be able to assist in creating the
initial board of overseers now that
the agreement is in place.
As part of the pilot contract,
many of the services provided within the towns of Palmer and Monson
will largely stay as they have been,
Although the groundwork for
a regional facility has been put
into place, LeSage said that the
work is far from done and those
involved with the plan will now be
taking steps towards the creation
of a board of directors, which will
meet quarterly and oversee operations and procedures for the shelter. Representatives from each of
the four towns will serve as active
members on the board.
Throughout the past year, a
group of individuals consisting of
LeSage, Palmer Town Manager
Charles Blanchard, Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission Municipal
with LeSage providing both sheltering services and responding to animal control calls. Warren and Ware,
who both employ their own animal
control officers, have requested the
use of the existing pound and facility on Bridge Street in Palmer as
part of their contract.
Animals who are brought to
the shelter, if licensed and up-todate with their rabies vaccines, will
be returned to the owner. If they
are not current, animal owners are
required by law to bring their pet
to a vet for the vaccine, and the pet
See SHELTER, Page 6
A story of Polish paczkis and culture
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
WARE –– A couple of weeks
ago, the Ware River News recently sent correspondent Lauretta St.
George-Sorel on a search for homemade paczkis, the Polish fried dough
concoctions that are popular leading
up to the Fat Thursday before Ash
Wednesday, and she was unable to
find anyone that still makes them at
them home now that Lent is almost
here. Although she did find a baker
in town that made some for her.
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Lady Rams roll over Ware
Ware earns fourth
seed in Division 4
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
SOUTHWICK – Senior night
can be a very emotional event,
and sometimes that tidal wave
can be a very good thing and not
so much others.
In the case of the Southwick
girls basketball team, it was a
very good thing as they used the
emotional high of the pregame
ceremonies as a momentous
occasion in their 58-33 victory
over Ware on Wednesday evening.
For Southwick seniors Ashley
Shea, Katelyn Sylvia and Haley
Parker, the night represented
one last opportunity to wear the
green and white at home inside
the James K. Vincent gymnasium.
Southwick used an 8-0 run
that started midway through
the first quarter and ran until
the end of the frame to build
up an advantage that they
would not relinquish. Junior
Alyssa Cournoyer (nine points)
knocked down a pair of 3pointers from the wing to give
Southwick an 8-2 lead. Sylvia
then would score her only two
points of the night on a pair of
free throws to close out the first
quarter.
Both offenses struggled in
the second quarter, but the Lady
Indians were able to put together a 4-0 spurt in the final minute
that featured a Shelby Tweedle
(two points) jumper and a
Jordan Halgas (three points)
steal and layup to close the gap
to 19-14 and seemed to give the
Lady Indians a lift heading to
the locker room.
The game remained in that
close range until the Lady Rams
went on a decisive run that started midway through the third
quarter and continued through
the rest of the contest.
Freshman McKinley White
(game-high 14 points) provided the initial list for the Lady
Pathfinder travels to
Quaboag in D4
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
Ware guard Natasha Sawabi
(10) brings the ball up the
floor.
Rams with a foul line jumper
and a pair of free throws. Junior
Samantha Perusse then added
a layup just before the buzzer
sounded at the end of the third
quarter to give Southwick a 3727 advantage.
The lead would continue
to grow in that fashion in the
fourth quarter as the Lady Rams
cruised to the victory.
Mackenzie Sullivan
helped out with 10 points for
Southwick. Parker added nine,
while Shea had four.
For Ware, senior Sadie
Simons topped the team with
10. Forward Ashley Eskett
chipped in with six, followed
by five from Michelle Zawalski,
three from Shannon Demers and
two from Natasha Sawabi and
Allie Warburton.
Simons had the opportunity
to experience that same feeling
as far as regular season contests go in the Lady Indians 4926 win over McCann Tech on
Thursday evening.
After a slow start in the contest, the Lady Indians pulled
away over the final three quarters for the comfortable victory.
Simons led all scorers with
14 points. Zawalski also finished
in double figures with 12. Eskett
Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes
Ware forward Sadie Simons (32) dribbles the ball up the court against
Southwick’s Katelyn Sylvia (4).
added five, while Halgas and Sawabi
each had four. Demers chipped
in with three, as did Warburton.
Tweedle and Olivia Balicki both had
two.
Simons will have the opportunity to wear the home white uniform one last time inside the Ware
High gymnasium as the Lady
Indians received the top seed in the
Western Massachusetts Division 4
Tournament quarterfinal, which will
take place at 7 p.m. Thursday.
Dave Forbes is a sports editor
for Turley Publications. He can be
reached at [email protected] or by
calling 413-283-8393 ext. 237.
REGION – The road to the
Central/West Massachusetts girls
basketball championships began
earlier this week, with seeds being
announced last Saturday in a meeting held at Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame.
Central earned the top seed in
Division 1 with a dominant season.
But Chicopee Comp and Holyoke
will be vying for the chance to go
to the finals and try to knock down
the Golden Eagles.
Central went 16-4, but none of
those losses came in the region.
The Golden Eagles played out of
state competition early in the year
before returning to the region and
dominating all the competition.
Comp had an excellent year
with a 15-5 record. They capped
off the season when they defeated
Holyoke in a non-league game last
Wednesday night. Comp received
the No. 2 seed while Holyoke will
go No. 3 at 13-7. Comp will host
a quarterfinal on March 3 against
either East Longmeadow or rival
Chicopee.
The Agawam girls basketball will enter the Division 1
Tournament for the first time in
a few years, seeded at No. 6 and
opening up the tournament against
Sci-Tech in a first round game.
They went 12-8 this season prided themselves on great defense.
But they will need to find a way to
generate more offense if they are
going to get past the teams ahead
of them.
No. 9 Minnechaug is 7-13 and
traveled to Northampton Monday.
If victorious, they will go to No. 1
Central on Thursday night.
The Division 2 field is small,
with Belchertown earning the second seed with a 16-4 record. They
automatically move to the semifinals next week to face Pittsfield or
Commerce. To reach the semifinals
against Longmeadow, Tantasqua
will have to get through North
Middlesex on March 3.
South Hadley’s amazing 19-1
season landed the Tigers top seed
in Division 3. They will face the
winner of the Mount Greylock/
Athol first round matchup on
March 3. The Tigers have only
lost to No. 2 Hoosac this season.
They split two games with the
Hurricanes this year. South Hadley
swept No. 3 Hampshire this year
also, beating the Red Raiders in
the final two games of the regular
season to go a perfect 8-0 to win
the Central League.
Southwick, which plays a weaker schedule, went 15-5 and is seeded No. 10. They faced Granby in
the opening round and the winning
team will head to Hoosac Valley on
March 3.
Wa r e ’s 1 7 - 3 r e c o r d t o p s
Division 4’s bracket. They will
await the result of the Pioneer and
Turners first round matchup to find
out who it will host on March 3.
Other first round matchups
include No. 4 North Brookfield
hosting No. 13 Smith Vocational.
Pathfinder qualified for the tournament on the final day of the regular season and head to Quaboag to
face the Cougars. The winner there
will face the North Brookfield/
Smith winner in the quarterfinals
on March 3.
Monson received the No. 3 seed
at 12-8 and will face the winner
of No. 6 Lee and No. 11 Franklin
Tech.
Tournament Director Lou Conte
said preliminary round games were
scheduled for Monday and quarterfinals are set for Thursday, March
3. All games are supposed to start
at 7 p.m. unless they are otherwise
agreed to by the individual schools.
Indians
wrap up
regular
season
MONSON – The Ware boys
basketball team wrapped up the
regular season with a road game
against Monson last week.
Below left, Ware guard Nathan
Grenier (23) passes the ball off
to a teammate.
Turley Publications staff photo by Dave Forbes
Pathfinder head coach Kevin Aldrich shares a hug with his players after
defeating Gateway in overtime.
Lady Pioneers escape
Gators in overtime
Qualify for postseason
on final attempt
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
HUNTINGTON - It took an
extra four minutes to accomplish,
but the Pathfinder girls basketball
team was able to qualify for the
Western Massachusetts Division 4
Tournament in the final game of the
regular season.
The Lady Pioneers clinched a
postseason berth following a very
exciting 36-33 overtime road victory against the Gateway Lady Gators
in a Tri-County North contest, last
Thursday night.
“Anytime that you can qualify
for the postseason tournament, it’s
a great accomplishment for your
basketball program,” said Pathfinder
head coach Kevin Aldrich. “Playing
in the tournament is going to be a
very good way to send off our three
seniors and it’ll also be a very good
experience for the younger players
on the varsity team.”
The Lady Pioneers, who lost a
heartbreaker against Sci-Tech by
two points in their final home game
six days earlier, completed the regular season with a 10-10 overall
record and a 4-6 league record.
Pathfinder, who entered the
Division 4 Tournament as the 12thseed, was scheduled to face the
See PIONEERS, Page 11
Middle, Ware guard Devon
Slattery (30) rushes the ball up
the floor.
Ware guard Ivan Adams (10) handles the ball as he
looks to make a move.
Below right, Ware forward Kyle
Hill (33) looks to make a pass
up the court.
Turley Publications staff photos by Dave Forbes
Ware guard Devon Slattery (30) dribbles the ball
up the floor.
Page 10, Ware River News, March 3, 2016
Simons named to 2016 Western Massachusetts Senior All-Star Games
SPRINGFIELD – The Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
announced today the team rosters
for the 2016 Western Massachusetts
Senior High School All-Star Games.
The 2016 All-Star event will be held
on Friday, March 25 on the Jerry
Colangelo Court of Dreams at the
Hall of Fame. A total of 60 players
were selected from different divisions within the region to participate
in three games that will showcase
the top seniors in their final high
school contest.
Sadie Simons, of Ware, was
named to the girls game
“The Basketball Hall of Fame is
pleased to host the top players in
Western Massachusetts as they conclude their outstanding high school
careers,” said John L. Doleva,
President and CEO of the Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
“The annual Western Massachusetts
Senior All-Star Games allow us to
recognize the basketball talent that
originates from our region, the birthplace of basketball. We couldn’t be
more proud of these fantastic student-athletes.”
A committee made up of local
coaches and media members that
represent each division on the boys
and girls side selected the teams.
The players will be divided into six
teams: two girls teams, two boys
teams of Division 2, 3 and 4 players
and two boys teams of Division 1
players. Only graduating seniors are
eligible for the All-Star Games.
The first game of the evening
will feature the Division 2, 3 and 4
boys teams at 5:30 p.m., followed
by the girls matchup at 7 p.m. The
final game of the evening will showcase the boys Division 1 teams at
8:30 p.m.
For the sixth year, the Naismith
Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
will recognize one boy and one
girl as the Western Massachusetts
Players of the Year. A special presentation will be made to the recipients during halftime. A panel of
local media members selects the
award winners, who are recognized
for their achievements on the court,
in addition to their sportsmanship
and character off the court.
Tickets for the All-Star game will
be available at the Hall of Fame box
office the night of the games and
will be good for all three games that
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March 3, 2016, Ware River News, Page 11
Moriarty Scholarship 3 on 3
Basketball Tournament
WA R E - Wa r e Yo u t h
Basketball and the Moriarty
Scholarship Committee will be
sponsoring a 3 on 3 tournament.
Proceeds go to William
Moriarty Scholarship fund. Each
year several graduating seniors
are awarded scholarships to help
defray the cost of college.
Adult division cost is $30 per
team (three or four players).
F r i d a y, M a r c h 1 8 a t 6
p.m. at the Ware High School
Gymnasium.
Anyone who played on the
varsity level (this past season)
and up may compete at this level.
There will be an all-women’s
division and a men’s/co-ed division.
Adult tournament co-sponsored by Mexicali Fresh Mex
Grill — winners will receive gift
certificate.
Youth Division cost is $30 per
team (three or four players) on
Saturday, March 19.
9 a.m. at SMK Elementary for
boys and girls in grades 1-3.
11 a.m. at Ware Middle School
for boys and girls in grades 4-6.
12 pm at Ware Middle School
for boys and girls in grades 7-9.
1 p.m. at Ware Middle School
for boys and girls in grades 1012.
Please arrive 15 minutes
before the time listed to register
your team.
Softball
signups at WHS
WARE - Ware Recreation
Department is going to have signups for softball for the upcoming
season on Sunday, Feb. 28 and
Sunday, March 6.
Sign ups will be held from 2
to 4 p.m. at the Ware High School
gym. All girls are welcome, there
will be three different age groups:
3/4th grade, 5/6th grade and 7/9th
grade.
We will also be attempting to
put a U14 division team in the
NEYSA league. This is a more
competitive league for players
looking for a little opportunity to
develop and challenge their skills.
Any questions, please call Kim
Swarts at 413-967-9403.
Ware Youth Baseball holding spring signups
WARE - Ware Youth Baseball
will be having registrations for
the upcoming spring 2016 season.
Any boys and girls who are
interested in playing T-ball, recreation baseball for ages 7-9 and
10-13, or travel baseball for the
10U, 12U and 14U teams will
need to sign up.
Registrations will be ongoing every Saturday until March
5 at Monson Savings Bank.
Registration forms will also be
available at Monson Savings
Bank located on West Street.
Registrations that occur after
March 5 will be charged a $20
late fee.
Contact Shawn Clark,
President of Ware Youth Baseball,
at 413-531-4434 for any questions or additional information.
Panthers set revenge on Rams
By Karen A. Lewis
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
BARRE - It was a night of celebration and redemption when the
Quabbin varsity basketball team
honored their senior players at
their last regular home game of
the season Monday evening.
The Panthers also proved they
were most certainly a match for
the visiting Shepherd Hill Rams
(14-6), claiming a red hot 66-53
victory.
“It was a special night for fans,
the community, the families and
especially the players,” Quabbin
Coach Dennis Dextradeur said.
“It was the conclusion of the outstanding careers of three seniors.”
Panther senior tri-captains Dan
Salvadore, Phil Brooks and Marco
Gabrielli, along with the rest of
the team, had a score to settle after
dropping to the Rams exactly one
week prior in the first round of the
Clark Tournament.
And although this young team
may have been slightly overwhelmed playing in Worcester,
that wasn’t the case Monday when
an early 3-pointer from sophomore
Travis Lanpher raised the energy
inside the Panther gym and began
the Quabbin surge.
“We got the lead early and held
the lead,” Dextradeur said. “We
dwelled on that Shepherd Hill
game at Clark for a week. That
gave us plenty of time to prepare
for this game.”
What Quabbin didn’t anticipate, however, was the absence
of the Rams big man Michael
Rapoza, who was benched with
a back injury. But since there’s
no “I” in team, the Panthers also
knew it wasn’t going to be a cake
walk, just because Rapoza was out
of the picture.
“I would have liked to have
seen Michael compete against
Marco,” Dextradeur commented.
“Competitors like to compete.
Shepherd Hill has an outstanding
team. It’s not just Michael Rapoza
that got them to the number six
ranked team in Central Mass.”
With their pride on the line,
the Panthers knew the only way
to avenge the loss was to make
the necessary changes to be able
to handle the reconfigured Ram
lineup.
“They’re still a good team,
even without Michael,” Gabrielli
said. “What really got us the win
was our team defense.”
Led by Lanpher and freshman Colby Smith, this defensive
duo was able to shut down Rams
Shane Cohen, who turned it on
in the first half with 14 points,
but only added two in the second.
John Packard and Jason O’Regan
who also could have caused a lot
of damage, were kept to 13 and 3
points respectfully.
Dazzling the home crowd on
offense and really making it a
night to remember was Gabrielli
with a game high 25 points, 13
rebounds and two steals.
“It was a very emotional night
for me,” Gabrielli said. “It was
awesome to go away with a win
like that. We were more confi-
dent in front of our home crowd.
The seniors knew it was our last
time playing at home and I think
we earned the win.”
Gabrielli added the entire team
was a little more motivated, especially after reading press clippings claiming that their team was
nowhere near the caliber of a team
to compete against Shepherd Hill.
“Yesterday at practice, coach
passed out a story that said that
we were no match for the Rams,”
Gabrielli said. “It was huge motivation for us.”
Lanpher (10 points, seven
assists) kept that story close as he
folded it up, placed it in his sock
and played the entire game with
it. At the end of the 32 minutes,
he took it out and ripped it up,
knowing his team earned back the
respect they lost last week.
Panther sophomore Brodie
Coughlin was another player
instrumental in Quabbin’s success, putting away 17 points for
the night, with Smith adding
eight.
“Brodie, Marco and Travis
really turned in stellar performances on both sides of the floor,”
Dextradeur said.
“I couldn’t ask for a better
way to go out,” Gabrielli said.
“Especially since this team is the
best around and we beat them. It
feels great.”
The win pushes Quabbin’s
overall record to 12-8, making
Districts and most likely traveling out west next Friday night to
compete with a team yet to be
determined.
Lady Panthers hold special night
By Karen A. Lewis
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
BARRE - The seniors were celebrated during one of the remaining Quabbin girls varsity basketball
home games against Belchertown.
Lady Panther senior tri-captains Sarah Ware, Sydney Wine
and Rachel Myra, along with
classmates Kasey Dorsch, Eve
Giancaterino and Jillian Nichols,
were recognized for all their hard
work and dedication during the
many years of being involved with
Quabbin basketball.
After the festivities, it was
right down to business as visiting Belchertown decided to put a
damper on the fun. Jumping to
a decent lead at the half, 28-15,
the Orioles faced a much stronger
Panther squad after the break.
With 4:00 left to go in the third
quarter, Quabbin went on a seven
point run, getting to within nine
points. Myra drew a foul, got the
points, then created a steal sending
a pass to Nichols who had a show
stopping layup as the opponents
were nowhere in sight.
A big 3-pointer from Ware
helped to close the gap leading to
the fourth quarter with a score of
36-27.
Quabbin continued to hang
strong, working hard to inch their
way back. The possibility was
there with just over 3:00 left of the
game, and Wine nailed a 3-pointer
to push the score 45-40.
A couple of back and forth baskets and then Nichols netted a trey
to get them within four, 49-45, with
just over a minute left of action.
But unfortunately Belchertown
answered back with a trey of their
own, and that began a series of
plays that Quabbin just couldn’t
recover from.
A couple of baskets and trips
to the foul line resulted in a 57-45
win for the visitors.
Ware earned team high points
that evening with 14, and other
seniors followed including Myra
with eight, Nichols with seven and
Dorsch with six points.
The Panthers were on the road
the very next night, as they traveled to Hudson and found success,
defeating them, 40-31.
A team high of nine points,
were earned from both Myra and
Wine. Ware and Dorsch followed
with six points each.
Quabbin’s final home game
played against the Westboro
Rangers last Friday night saw
heartbreaking results, as the
Panthers fell to the visitors 35-32.
Quabbin took a quick and early
7-0 lead at the beginning of the
game, but by the end of the quarter,
the Rangers came back and closed
things down 9-8.
It was back and forth throughout the second quarter, as the teams
shared their time on top, however
it was Westboro who went into the
locker room with the 19-18 lead at
the half.
The second half saw both teams
playing the see saw game with the
score again, but for the hometown
fans, Quabbin seemed to be the one
in the driver’s seat.
Tied 30 all with just under 3:00
left, both teams turned over the ball
and missed critical baskets. Then
with just 35 seconds left to play,
Westboro’s Erica Sudol scored her
only points of the game, knocking
away a 3-pointer.
Dorsch answered back with a
basket and it was a 33-32 game.
With Westboro having possession
of the ball, Quabbin had no choice
but to foul, then watched as Ranger
Haley Brown sunk both shots,
pushing the deficit to three points.
But Quabbin didn’t give up and
went for three at the buzzer, falling
just short and sending the visitors
home with a 35-32 victory.
Earning game high points for
that night was Dorsch with 10,
Myra and Wine added six each and
Ware chipped in five.
On the jayvee front, wins over
Hudson 40-22 and Westboro 31-22
keep pushing the team closer to a
500 average. Overall their record
is 9-10, as they hope for a win
tomorrow when both the jayvee
and varsity travel to Doherty for
their last regular season game.
Leading the way in the Hudson
win was Shannon Dowd with 13
points, Bethany Jacques followed
with nine and Mary Jean Lapiere
added seven points.
Dowd also had a great game
against Westboro, sinking 16
points, teammate Sydney St. Jean
had seven points.
Bondsville Bowling News
By Dave Smigiel
(560) and triple (1510) this year. Trzpit’s 106 and Harry McKeon’s
These gigantic numbers pale in 116 helped produce the 518. WARE - Seldom do we feature comparison to the league records Harry came back with a 101 secmatches involving the “ghost” team,
ond, however, Jimbo Anderson’s
however, this week we will because
105 was more than enough for a
Phantom W. In the rubber game,
it includes our first 400 of the year
as the Cannonballs downed Casper
Mike’s 104 combined with Harry’s
and friends 5-2 taking pinfall by 57
100 and Cricket’s 111 secured the
East
(1464-1407). points. Mike was out front for the
Narutowicz 91-77
They opened with a 505 sinNarutowicz at 327 with Harry at
Phantoms
91-77
317. The best the Phantoms could
gle as a pair of 106’s by Ralph
Fuzo’s
89-79
Marchessault and Micah Hinckley
muster was Jimbo’s 295.
Slow Burners 69-99
along with Dennis Milton’s 107 and
In the Central, the Night Hawks
Darryl Sinclair’s 126 resulted in the
upset the league leading Snappers
Central
BIG number. They lost the second
5-2. The Snappers won the opener
Snappers
90-78
by two pins despite Darryl’s excelby six as Kevin St. Laurent’s 107
Last Call
89-79
lent 136. He totaled 262 after two
and Kevin Krasnecky’s 105 was
Night Hawks 80-88
and still needed 138 for 400. Not
just enough to counter a 111 thrown
Brew Crew 77-91
by Dave Smigiel. The Hawks
a problem as he secured the final
points with a fantastic 159 resulting
responded with a 518 second as
West
in a HUGE, as Bernie would say,
Ray Daigle’s 128 and Dave’s 114
Cannonballs 87-81
was all that was needed. They
421 trifecta. Incredibowls 86-82
His 159 is 21 pins off the
would take the finale by one skinny
Sandri
84-84
Bondsville high single of 180 set
little candlepin as Matt Lamay’s
“Ghost”
75-93
by Rich Belcher during the 1984106 and Dave’s 104 offset Rusty
Lambert’s 109. Smigs led the vic85 season and 52 pins shy of the
all-time high triple of 473 which he of 579 set by the Night Hawks tors at 329 with Ray at 316 while
already owns (2009-2010). His 400 in 2004-2005 and 1605 owned Saint was the best Snapper at 302. included three strikes and 14 spares by Monson Lanes (2008-2009). Pinfall to the Hawks by 77 (1465and is the 10th of his Bondsville The Burners took the first easily 1388). The Hawks posted their
career. (Dan Josefiak has 15 400’s despite Todd Prescott’s 117. Their best numbers of the year and have
to lead the league). As a result of 560 came in the second as Dean climbed into third place. Almost
this match, the Cannonballs now Koczur’s 104 together with Dave forgot – Oh those singles!
own the top spot in the West.
Saletnik’s 108, Jody Orszulak’s 110
Last Call has pulled to within
In other Western division action, and an incredible 153 by Nathan a point of the Shellmen after they
the Incredibowls shutout first place Orszulak contributed to the lop- downed the Brew Crew 5-2 by
Sandri seven zip moving them sided victory. In the third, 104’s by recording their top seasonal single
into second and dropping Sandri Todd and Kevin Slattery along with (515) and triple (1483). In the first,
into third. The Incredibowls set Gary Delisle’s 113 produced a sin- Carl Dewey’s 99 and 120’s by Zeke
the tone early as they posted a 523 gle pin win and an important two Sicard and Joe Szczepanek settled
first (Kim Carr — 91, Pete Swistak points for Fuzo’s. Jody’s 108 and it. Joe added a 109 second but
— 120, Steve Swistak — 105 and Nate’s 107 just fell short. Fuzo’s the Crew totaled 499 after Steve
Billy Brunk a dynamite 131). They now find themselves in third in the Orszulak’s 101 and Andy Zajac’s
took the middle stanza by nine as East but only two points off the 115. In the third, Zeke’s 121 was
Bill’s 116 and Steve’s second 105 lead. Nate led the Burners at 358 just what the doctor ordered. He
decided it. The third would go to with Jody at 316 while Todd topped topped the Callmen at 337 while
the wire with Bill pulling it out Fuzo’s at 345 as he added a string Joe totaled 321. Andy was the best
by four with his timely 110. Both two 124. Gary added a 104 and brewer at 299. Last Call took the
teams bowled well with Bill the totaled 309 while Kev finished at pinfall point by 63 (1483-1420).
best at 357. Steve added a third 306. The Burners took the pinfall
Lots of unbelievable scores this
string 113 (323 series) while Pete battle handily by 96 (1510-1414). week. Juiced pins or hot bowling? totaled 310. Rich Picotte topped Rumblings of PED testing next The final three weeks of our regular
Sandri with his 329 which includ- year? Almost forgot – Oh those season should be very interesting as
ed singles of 120 and 112. Aaron singles!
teams are tightly grouped and will
Also in the East, the Narutowicz be bowling within their own diviSandridge followed closely at 326
(109 and 118) with Sue Horton at took five from the Phantoms and sions with a possible 21 points up
318 (119 and 106). Roland Horton both teams are now tied atop the for grabs. Stay tuned…
rolled a first string 98 in the loss. division. The Towicz won strings
The top three triples this week
A pinfall win by 61 (1479-1418) to one and three and took pinfall belonged to: Darryl Sinclair with
by 63 (1428-1365). The barmen 421, Nathan Orszulak 358 and Bill
the Incredibowls.
Over in the East, the last place came out firing on all cylinders as Brunk 357. The top three singles
Slow Burners surprised Fuzo’s 5-2 they recorded a 518 first. Mike were rolled by: Darryl with 159,
by registering the best team single Midura’s super 132 along with Dan Nathan 153 and Darryl 136.
Standings
PIONEERS from page 9
fifth-seeded Quaboag Lady Cougars
in a first round game in Warren on
Monday night. The Lady Cougars
(12-8) has captured the Western
Mass. title the past two years.
The winner of the first round
contest will face either fourth-seeded North Brookfield or 13th-seeded
Smith Voke in the quarterfinals on
Thursday night.
The last time that the Lady
Pioneers played in a postseason
tournament game was two years ago
when they lost at Hopkins Academy
in a first round game. The only player on this year’s team who played in
that game is senior center Maddison
Weldon.
“It’s very special to have the
opportunity to play in another postseason game, especially being a
senior,” Weldon said. “We worked
very well as a team to win tonight’s
game.”
Weldon scored all of her gamehigh 15 points against the Lady
Gators (7-13, 2-8) during the second half.
“Maddison is a four-year varsity
basketball player and it’s her third
trip to the postseason tournament,”
Aldrich said. “She really didn’t play
very much in her first two postseason games, but everything is centered around her this year.”
The other two seniors listed on
the Pathfinder varsity roster are Sam
Terault (two points), who’s a center,
and Jordyn Skaza, who’s a forward.
“This is Sam’s first year on the
team and she made two huge free
throws in overtime,” Aldrich said.
“Jordyn has really improved a lot
since joining our program as a
freshman. It’s been like night and
day for her. I’m very happy for our
three seniors.”
The Lady Gators, who celebrated
senior night, held the lead for almost
the entire game.
The leading scorer for the home
team was senior guard Joanna
Arkoette with 13 points. She was
the only Gateway basketball player
honored during the pregame ceremony.
With 30 seconds remaining in
overtime, Pathfinder sophomore
guard Caleena Welsh, who scored
11 points, buried a 3-pointer from
the top of the key giving her team a
34-33 lead.
“The 3-pointer in overtime by
Caleena was huge for us,” Aldrich
said. “Then we made a couple of
big free throws down the stretch.”
It was Welsh’s second 3-point-
Turley Publications staff photos by Dave Forbes
Pathfinder freshman forward Trista Daley (51) cradles the ball after the
Lady Pioneers forced a key turnover near the end of overtime.
er of the game and her 15th of the
season. She has made a total of 24
career 3-pointers.
“Once I saw the ball go into the
basket on that shot, I knew that we
were going to win this game,” Welsh
said. “It also feels nice making the
tournament after not making it last
year.”
Welsh’s older sister, Karyce,
made a total 97 3-pointers for the
Monson girls’ basketball team a
couple of years ago.
Pathfinder freshman guard
Tiffany Papesh (six points) would
then make two huge free throws
with 11.1 seconds on the scoreboard clock before Weldon stole
the inbounds pass sealing the Lady
Pioneers big victory.
The Lady Pioneers took a 2-0
lead on a left side jumper by freshman forward Trista Daley early in
the first quarter, but the Lady Gators
would score the next 12 points.
The home team, who led by as
many as 10 points in the opening
half, held a 16-9 halftime advantage.
The Lady Pioneers outscored the
Lady Gators, 11-7, during the third
stanza, but the visiting team was
trailing 23-20 entering the final 8:00
of regulation.
With 55 seconds left in the fourth
quarter, a steal and a layup by
Weldon tied the score for the second
time at 29-29.
Pathfinder had a golden opportu-
Pathfinder senior center Samantha
Terault (52) shoots a free throw in
overtime.
nity to win the game in the final seconds of regulation, but they missed
a pair of free throws. However, the
Lady Pioneers did make a couple
of big plays in overtime and they
enjoyed the long bus ride back to
Palmer.
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications.
He can be reached at [email protected].
Page 12, Ware River News, March 3, 2016
A joyful pair of concerts scheduled to benefit Stone Church
G I L B E RT V I L L E – – T h e
Friends of the Stone Church is presenting Let Joy Resound, a weekend celebration of the beauty of
two historic organs, featuring Peter
Edwin Krasinski, organist and dean
of the Boston Chapter, American
Guild of Organists, on Saturday,
April 16, at 4 p.m. and Sunday,
April 17, at 4 p.m.
The concerts are designed to
illustrate the beauty of two 19th
century tracker pipe organs, the
1874 William Johnson & Son
(Opus 430) in the Gilbertville
Trinitarian Church on Saturday,
and the 1886 Hutchings (Opus 155)
in the Ashburnham Community
Church on Sunday.
On Saturday, April 16, at 2 p.m.
in the Gilbertville Stone Church,
musicologist, organist and scholar
Barbara Owen will speak about
the history of these instruments in
the context of 19th century organbuilding history, and its significant musical legacy. She is a past
president of the Organ Historical
Society, a past dean of the Boston
Chapter of the American Guild
of Organists and active in related
organizations. The author of “The
Organ in New England,””The
Great Organ at Methuen” and other
books, she has long been an advocate for the study, preservation and
use of historic American organs,
and their very real musical relevance in the present day.
On Sunday, April 17, at 2 p.m.
in the Ashburnham Community Church secured a matching grant
Church, Peter Krasinski will hold a from the Massachusetts Historical
masterclass in organ performance. Commission, in collaboration with
Students selected by Krasinski will the Hardwick Historical Society.
perform under his tutelage
They raised funds and
and mentoring, with the
solicited in-kind profespublic invited to listen in.
sional services to repair
Tickets are $60 for all
the slate roof, remove
events, $35 for individuasbestos, install a new
al concerts and $10 each
heating system and repair
for the lecture and masthe plumbing. While
terclass, and may be purthe stabilization work is
chased in advance through
still in progress, Let Joy
the Friends of the Stone
Resound will mark the
Church, PO Box 347, Peter Krasinski first public opportunity
Gilbertville, MA., 01031,
to visit the Stone Church
or through the website
since it closed in 2012.
www.friendsofthestonechurch.org.
The organ concerts are designed
Donors who contribute $100 in for the general public as well as for
advance will receive a high quality the organ aficionado. Accompanied
CD recording of the concerts.
by cornettist Bruce Hopkins and a
FOSC is grateful to its spon- vocal ensemble assembled by barisor, Eagle Hill School, a private tone Donald Boothman, Krasinski
co-educational college preparatory will present a varied program of
boarding school for students with sacred and secular music, including
learning difficulties and Attention his own improvisations. Krasinsky
Deficit Disorder in Hardwick, and is a faculty member of the St
to collaborating sponsor Historical Paul’s Choir School in Cambridge.
Piano Concerts, Inc., producer of He serves as organist for the First
distinctive performances on early Church, Scientist in Providence
pianos in Ashburnham.
and is an accompanist at Beth El
Proceeds from Let Joy Resound Temple Center in Belmont. He
will benefit the stabilization of the is known for both highly spiritual
Gilbertville Stone Church, a land- performances, his brilliant improvimark historic building designed sations, and his entertaining silent
by architect Elbridge Boyden of film performances.
Worcester and a signature strucThese concerts offer an excelture in the Gilbertville National lent opportunity to compare the
Historic District. To initiate saving sound of two historic instruments
this building, Friends of the Stone by well-known New England
builders of tracker pipe organs.
The Wm. Johnson & Son organ in
Gilbertville is unusual in that it is
relatively unchanged from its original configuration in 1874, with
the exception of electrification of
the organ bellows. Despite being
housed in an unheated building
for the last five years, the Johnson
pipe organ is in excellent condition thanks to the preservation
and maintenance efforts of Stefan
Maier of Orange.
His work was funded by the
Friends of the Gilbertville Organ
or FOGO, an organization founded
and directed by Donald Boothman
of Hardwick. Over a period of 12
years, FOGO presented renowned
organists performing in a series
of recitals held in the Gilbertville
Church building, which ended in
2012, only because the building
had to be closed.
Let Joy Resound arose as a
collaboration among Boothman,
Krasinski, Patricia Frederick
of Ashburnham and Christopher
Greenleaf of Avondale, Rhode
Island. Greenleaf is a producer
of fine classical music recordings
inspired by live performances on
historic instruments.
“The title ‘Let Joy Resound’
reflects the feelings of music lovers and of our regional community at the prospect of entering the
beautiful Gothic church building
and hearing the Gilbertville organ
pipes once more,” Boothman said.
Camp Marshall and
Mohegan Council
announce new
partnership
SPENCER –– Camp Marshall is
pleased to announce a new partnership with Mohegan Council Boy
Scouts of America. This partnership
offers programs for Cub Scouts and
Boy Scouts in horsemanship and
horsemanship merit badge.
Camp Marshall’s mission to provide outdoor and educational experiences that foster respect, independence, and positive self-esteem
aligns with the longstanding Scout
traditions of empowerment, values,
compassion, and citizenship.
Horsemanship programs at Camp
Marshall are run year-round in an
indoor riding arena. Scout programs
are taught by knowledgeable, experienced staff and are based on an
experiential learning model. These
programs provide hands-on experiences with horses, where Scouts
will learn many facts about horses including safety, horse care and
maintenance, breeds and disciplines and grooming techniques. All
Scouts are able to participate in a
mounted ride.
A complete list of horsemanship
programs for Boy Scouts can be
found on Camp Marshall’s website.
Troops should schedule their visit
at least three weeks in advance. For
program registration or more information, please visit www.campmarshall.net or call our office at 508885-4891.
The Friends of the Stone Church in Gilbertville will be holding a concert
in the church on Saturday, April 16, at 4 p.m. and at Sunday, April 17, at
4 p.m. at the Ashburnham Community Church in Ashburnahm.
SMK celebrates Dr. Seuss
Students at Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School meet a service dog
during family literacy night at the school on Tuesday night.
WARE –– Kids, parents and
Stanley M. Koziol Elementary
School staff celebrated Dr. Seuss’
birthday at the school. Students
who attended could choose what
story they wanted to listen to.
“Go, Dog, Go” was read by teacher SusanNelson and she brought
along her daughter and a therapy
dog, Kenaz. The children did a
project at the end and were able
to pet Kenaz, who brought a little treat of Scooby Doo biscuits
(graham crackers) and “collars”
(candy bracelets) for the kids.
Another story that was read aloud
was “Yertle the Turtle.” At the end,
the students were able to enjoy
cake in celebration of Dr. Seuss’
birthday.
Courtesy photos
Students
at Stanley
M. Koziol
Elementary
School hear
“Yertle the
Turtle” read
aloud during family
literacy night
Tuesday at
the school.
Students at Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School meet a
service dog during family literacy night at the school on
Tuesday night.
Public budget hearing
for Quabbin Regional
School District
BA R R E – – T h e Q u a b b i n
Regional School District fiscal
2017 budget will be presented to the
public on Thursday, March 10, at
6:30 p.m. at the Quabbin Regional
School District Educational Support
Center, 872 South Street in Barre.
At the conclusion of the public
budget hearing, the QRSD School
Committee will hold their monthly
meeting. The public is invited to
attend.
A copy of the fiscal 2017 budget
will be available for review on their
website at www.qrsd.org or at the
Educational Support Center after
noon on Tuesday, March 8.
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Stanley M. Koziol Elementary School students
and their family members have fun making crafts
Tuesday night during family literacy night.
“Yertle the Turtle” was one of the books read
aloud to students Tuesday night at Stanley
M. Koziol Elementary School during family
literacy night.
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1. Sold at a higher
price
8. Instill fear
13. Can be
domesticated
14. Oohed and ___
15. Make too simple
19. Plutonium
20. Necessary for
breathing
21. Make happy
22. Mythological bird
23. A baglike structure
in a plant or animal
24. Put on __
25. Type of dough
26. Blushed
30. Celestial object
31. Point __ National
Seashore
32. Purplish red
33. Towards the mouth
or oral region
34 Portuguese musical
genre
35. Steals
38. Acts insincerely
39. City in Belarus
40. Anticipates
43. Paris airport
44. Deal with
45. No (Scottish)
47. Opens lock
48. Central parts
49. Sheep disease
50. Indicates position
51. Doing many
things at once
55. Khoikhoin
peoples
57. Informal alliance
between countries
58. Long poems
59. The state of being
poorly illuminated
CLUES DOWN
1. Portico
2. Delicacy
3. Punish with an
arbitrary penalty
4. Household god
(Roman)
5. Public television
station
6. __ Lilly, drug
company
7. Degraded
8. Free from danger
9. Low bank or reef
of coral
10. Exclamation of
surprise
11. Lies down in rest
12. Give an education
to
16. Provides
17. Fat from a pig
18. Belonging to a
thing
22. Branches of a
bone
25. Having a
cheerless aspect or
disposition
27. Edema (archaic)
28. Bo __, “10”
29. Unfledged or
nestling hawk
30. Surrenders
32. Type of dessert
34. Planted with trees
35. Washington town
36. Listen in
37. Inwardly
38. Chinese province
40. Garrison
41. Converts
thermal energy to
mechanical work
42. Holy people
44. Lowest point
between two
peaks
46. Boundaries
48. Utter obscenities
51. ___ and cheese
52. Member of the
cuckoo family
53. Type of
microscope
54. ___ and Barbie
56. Michigan
March 3, 2016, Ware River News, Page 13
obituaries
Loza W. Table Sr.
WARE –– Loza W. Table, 64,
passed away on Thursday Feb. 25,
2016, at his home. He was born
in Springfield, son of the late Roy
and Patricia (Donovan) Table, and
had lived in Ware for the last 16
years.
He was a Vietnam War veteran
serving in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was an auto and motorcycle
mechanic. He was a proud member
of the Sidewinders MC, and loved
hanging out in his garage advising
others on auto and bike repairs.
He leaves behind his wife of 40
years, Kim S. (Campbell) Table,
his sons, Loza W. Jr., Adam K.,
Derek V. and Daniel A. Table, his
13 grandchildren and many great
friends. He will also be sadly
missed by his mother-in-law Judy
Ryan and by his brother-in-law
Alan Campbell and his family.
Calling hours will be held on
Friday March 4 from 3:30 to 6:00
p.m. At the Charbonneau Funeral
Home, 30 Pleasant St in Ware. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to his family to help with
expenses.
Vigliano, Mary R.
Died Feb. 10, 2016
Funeral arrangements are incomplete
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Venne, Patrick K.
Died Feb. 21, 2016
Memorial Mass March 5, 2016
All Saints Church
Ware
Table, Loza W.
Died Feb. 25, 2016
Calling hours March 4, 2016
Charbonneau Funeral Home
Ware
Patrick K. Venne
WARE –– Patrick K. Venne,
born on May 24, 1979, passed
away on Feb. 21, 2016. He leaves
behind his parents Donna and
Kevin his grandmother June, his
five siblings, Frederick, Carissa,
Allisha, Danielle and Kevin Jr.; his
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extended family and friends.
He enjoyed outdoor sports, fourwheeling and riding dirt bikes, but
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for a memorial Mass on Saturday
March 5, at 11 a.m. at All Saints
Church, North Street in Ware. In
lieu of flowers, donations may
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Chance Animal Shelter, PO Box
136 East Brookfield, MA., 01515.
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in Ware, MA. She was the daughter of
Robert T. and Jeanette (Lavigne) Bessette
of Gilbertville. She leaves her daughter Sophia Vigliano of New Fairfield,
Connecticut, her mother Jeanette Bessette
of Gilberville, her sister, Janet, and her
husband, Peter Ivaska, of Worcester, her
brother, Robert F., and his wife, Suzzane
Bessette, of Melbourne, Florida. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete.
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Ware Arrests
Behind the Lines in Ware
Feb. 19 to Feb. 26, 2016 Retired police officer
By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
Motor vehicle accident
On Feb. 22 at 10:39 a.m., an accident on Sygiel Road resulted in an
electric pole being struck and coming down. Leon Terault was driving along Sygiel Road with a trailer
attached to his vehicle when one of
his tries blew. The blown tire made
the trailer lurch off the road where
it struck the pole. Terault reported
the accident himself, and said that
there were wires laying on the road.
Terault was able to get safely out
of the vehicle. The electric company along with Verizon repaired the
wires and pole.
reports helmet violation
On Feb. 19 at 3:51 p.m., a
retired police officer called the station to report a man riding a dirt
bike without a helmet on. Officer
Aaron DeSantis arrived on the scene
and arrested Keith Allan, 34, of 16
Howard Road. Allan was charged
with operating a motor vehicle with
a suspended license, operation of an
unregistered recreational vehicle,
operating of a recreational vehicle
on a public way and a vehicle helmet violation.
People entered burned
business
On Feb.24 at 8:55 a.m., owner
of Otto’s Florist & Gifts, Michele
Lariviere, reported that she had been
New
Braintree
Police Log
at the old, burned location on Main
Street until 6 p.m. the night prior.
When she returned to the location at
7:30 a.m., the back door was open.
Lariviere also reported that the day
before she was at the burned building, she noticed a man with a crow
bar trying to get into the property.
The man was working as an assessor
for the landlord but “had no right to
break in.” In regards to the open
door, Lariviere, the landlord and
the building inspector were the only
three people with a key. The inspector said that he had not entered the
building. Currently, the inspector
is the only one with a key, which
needs to be signed out each time
the property needs to be accessed.
Lariviere is in the process of moving her inventory from the old site
to her new business location at 7
North St.
Hardwick Police Log
Between Feb. 21 and Feb. 29, New
Braintree police made 15 building and
property checks, nine motor vehicle
stops, performed traffic control once,
responded to one medical emergency,
one safety hazard, and two alarms, and
one officer was initiated. There were two
911 calls. Of these, one was for a medical emergency and one was to assist a
citizen. New Braintree police assisted
one other agency.
Between Feb. 21 and Feb. 29,
Hardwick police made 36 motor
vehicle stops, 11 building and
property checks, one welfare
check, one investigation, five
motor vehicle investigations,
one repossession, served two
summonses, performed traffic
control twice, and assisted one
citizen. Police responded to one
disturbance, one report of suspicious activity, two complaints,
two lockouts, one report of vandalism, one fire alarm, six safety
hazards, two motor vehicle accidents, one alarm, one report of
identity theft, two complaints of
motor vehicle operations, one
report of found or lost property, and one report of annoying phone calls. They appeared
for court-related matters three
times, and two officers were initiated.
There were four 911 calls.
Of these, one was for a medical
emergency, one was for a disturbance, one was for a motor
vehicle accident, and one was a
hang-up call. Hardwick police
assisted other agencies six
times.
Navy Band makes local tour
REGION — America’s Navy is
coming to Springfield and Amherst,
two of 23 cities in 5 states to host a
performance by the United States
Navy Band during its 2016 tour one of the Navy’s signature outreach
programs.
The United States Navy Band
Concert Band’s performances are
scheduled for Saturday, March 5
at 7 p.m. in Springfield Symphony
Hall, in conjunction with The Spirit
of Springfield and sponsored by Big
Y, and Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
at UMass Fine Arts Center Concert
Hall.
The Navy Concert Band, the
premier wind ensemble of the
U.S. Navy, presents a wide array
of marches, patriotic selections,
orchestral transcriptions and modern wind ensemble repertoire. As
the original ensemble of the Navy
Band, the Concert Band has been
performing public concerts and participating in high-profile events for
nearly 90 years.
One of the U.S. Navy Band’s primary responsibilities involves touring the country. All of the band’s
primary performing units embark
each year on concert tours throughout specified regions of the country,
allowing the band to reach out to
audiences in areas of the country
that do not have opportunities to see
the Navy’s premier musical ensembles on a regular basis. The concerts
are family-friendly events, meant to
be entertaining to veterans, families,
individuals and those interested in
joining the Navy.
All Navy Band performances are
free and open to the public.
“For many years, Navy bands
have been where it matters, when
it matters, just like the rest of our
Navy,” said Capt. Kenneth Collins,
U.S. Navy Band commanding officer. “Today, we have sailors performing around the world, improving relations with our allies abroad
as well as telling the Navy story
here at home.”
The U.S. Navy Band is the
Navy’s flagship musical organization, and one of 11 Navy bands
located around the world. It is
based at the Washington Navy Yard
in Washington, D.C. and has been
touring since 1925. Sailors in the
Navy Band are full-time professional musicians.
NEWS & FEATURES
As a paper of record, we attempt to cover all general news, personality profiles, and community
features that we know about. This includes all selectmen and school committee meetings as well as
spot planning board, board of health, finance, and other town meetings determined by the issue’s
relevance to our readers. There are the annual major community event features that we should
always cover, but we are more than open to suggestions of other features to celebrate the fabric
of our communities and their many interesting occupants. Our loyal advertisers provide funding for
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By Sloane M. Perron
Staff writer
Between February 19 and
February 26, the Ware Police
Department made four arrests.
On Feb. 19 at 11:22 a.m., Felicia
Becker, 22, of 8 Cherry St. was
arrested on a warrant. At 3:51
p.m., Keith Allan McDonell, 34,
of 16 Howard Road, was arrested for operating a motor vehicle
with a suspended license, operation of an unregistered recreational vehicle, operating of a
recreational vehicle on a public
way, and a vehicle helmet violation. On Feb. 21, at 5:09 p.m.,
Simone E. Johnson, 43, of 106
South St.was arrested on a warrant. On Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m.,
Daniel C. Juda, 39, of 130 North
St. was arrested on a default warrant.
Editor’s Note: People in
this country are presumed
to be innocent until found
guilty in a court of law.
Police provide us with the
information you read on this
page as public record information. If you or any suspect
listed here is found not guilty
or has charges dropped or
reduced, we will gladly print
that information as a follow-up upon being presented
with documented proof of the
court’s final disposition.
Ware Police Log
Friday, Feb. 19
Fraud, Bellevue Avenue, investigation pending.
Accident (Hit and Run), Palmer
Road, investigation pending.
Soliciting, North Street, services
rendered.
Arrest, Church Street and
Pleasant Street, arrest on warrant.
Shoplifting, Palmer Road, services rendered.
Suspicious Activity or Person,
Main Street, area searched negative
found.
Saturday, Feb. 20
Accident, Vehicle, Hardwick
Pond Road, motor vehicle accident
over $1,000.
Assist Other Agency, Old
Belchertown Road, services rendered.
Disturbance, Morse Avenue, services rendered.
Property (Found), Palmer Road,
services rendered.
Sunday, Feb. 21
Neighbor Dispute, Otis Avenue,
verbal warning issued.
Vandalism, North Street, area
searched negative found.
Suicide Report, Canal Street,
investigation pending.
Disabled Vehicle, North Street,
message delivered.
Disorderly Conduct, Main
Street, services rendered.
Monday, Feb. 22
Assault, Canal Street, services
rendered.
Accident, Vehicle, Belchertown
Road, services rendered.
Drug or Narcotics
Violation, Highland Village,
investigated, report filed.
Shoplifting, Palmer
Road, criminal complaint
issued.
Fire, Report, Pulaski
Street, services rendered.
Tuesday, Feb. 23
Disturbance, High Street,
verbal warning issued.
Open Door or Window,
Main Street, services rendered.
Welfare Check, West
Street, services rendered.
Suspicious Activity or
Person, Main Street, services rendered.
Trespassing Complaint,
North Street, services rendered.
Erratic Operator
Complaint, Palmer Road,
area searched negative found.
Missing Person, Gilbertville
Road, services rendered.
Wednesday, Feb. 24
Alarm Fire, High Street, services rendered.
Accident, Vehicle, Upper North
Street, motor vehicle accident over
$1,000.
Welfare Check, South Street,
services rendered.
Suspicious Activity or Person,
South Street, services rendered.
Accident (Hit and Run), North
Street, area searched negative
found.
Fire, Report, Otis Avenue,
referred to other agency.
Thursday, Feb. 25
Traffic Hazard, Gould Road, services rendered.
Alarm Burglar, Palmer Road,
false alarm.
Sudden Death Report, Smith
Avenue, services rendered.
We l fa r e C h e c k , H i g h l a n d
Village, services rendered.
Arrest, Aspen Street, arrest on
warrant.
Erratic Operator Complaint, Pine
Crest Circle, services rendered.
Fraud, Sorel Road, services rendered.
Disabled Vehicle, Bondsville
Road, services rendered.
Friday, Feb. 26
Suspicious Activity or Person,
Glendale Circle, no police service
necessary.
Parking Complaint, Aspen
Street, citation issued.
Between Feb. 19 and Feb. 26,
Ware police performed 49 investigations, administrative work 119
times, public service 20 times,
cruiser assignments 11 times, five
welfare checks, court duties five
times, summons service seven
times, opened one door or window,
made two arrests, four notifications, provided general information
32 times, and assisted 13 motorists,
and officers were wanted 34 times.
Police responded to two reports
of fraud, one abandoned 911 call,
12 burglar alarms, two hit and run
accidents, one report of soliciting,
three reports of lost property, two
reports of shoplifting, 10 animal
complaints, 49 motor vehicle violations, 13 ambulance requests,
eight vehicle accidents, 13 reports
of suspicious activity or persons,
two disturbances, one report of
found property, two neighbor disputes, two reports of vandalism,
one report of a suicide, three disabled vehicles, one report of disorderly conduct, one report of a
sudden death, one report of assault,
one drug or narcotics violation, two
reports of fire, seven parking complaints, one trespassing complaint,
six erratic operator complaints, one
report of a missing person, 10 traffic hazards, and one fire alarm.
These numbers do not include
cases already under investigation
and those being prosecuted through
the court system.
The Library Loft
Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer
We are celebrating our
10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons.
Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons,
we will be open on Fridays beginning in September.
Our New Hours
Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm • Thurs. 10am - 4pm
Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm
Hope to see you there
Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public
Library or the Library Loft during open hours.
Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
We accept books only in good, clean condition.
For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100
Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library
Page 14, Ware River News, March 3, 2016
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(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
QUABBIN PAINTING INTERIOR/
EXTERIOR PAINTING, handyman, house and deck powerwashing, deck staining, gutters
cleaned.
Prompt
professional
service. Fully insured.
Call 413-323-6425
[email protected]
Plumbing
LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222
Scheduling Replacement
Heating Systems Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL
TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle,
flat and slate. Call Local Builders
(413)626-5296. Complete roofing
systems and repairs.
Fully
licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453, CT Reg. 0615780.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior
Discount. 24 hour service.
NEW APPLICATIONS, GENERAL
repairs,
leaks
fixed.
Specializing in flat or low sloped
rubber membrane roofs. Quality
work. 25 years experience. Call
(413)668-7223.
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.
Spring into a new career!
Visit us at our Job Fair
Thurs 3/10 • 4 - 6 and Sat 3/12 • 9 - noon
THE TOWN OF New Braintree is
looking for a full-time Highway
Department Laborer. CDL and
Class B licenses required and
hydraulics license helpful. Please
call Richard Ayer at 508-867-2451
or call 508-867-2071.
KLARA IS A pocket sized terrier
mix, 2 years of age. Klara is a
perfect average rated girl, perfect
for a first time dog owner. Crate
trained, walks great on a leash!
Ok with other dogs! Located in
Worcester,
MA,
completed
application/home
visit/$200
adoption fee.
Applications found at
www.destinysroad
animalrescue.com
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
Horses
HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
offered year round at our state of
the art facility. Beginner to
advanced. Ages 4 years to adult.
Boarding, sales and leasing also
available. Convenient location at
Orion Farm in South Hadley.
(413)532-9753
www.orionfarm.net
Help Wanted
CNA’s, PCA’s, HHA’S,
SIGN ON BONUS
Positions available at
Professional Medical
Services, Inc.
Highest competitive rates &
mileage paid. EOE.
Call Denise. (413)289-9018
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
Now offering higher,
competitive wages for
LPNs/RNs/CNAs
Full-time, Part-time & Per Diem
$2000 Sign-on Bonus
$1000 referral bonus
for Full-time Nurses
$500 Sign-on & Referral
Bonus for all Full-time CNAs!
Unit Manager - Long Term Care Unit
Full-time Monday through Friday. Possess strong
management, clinical and organization skills.
Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving and
communication skills. Team player.
Unit Secretary
Monday through Friday 7am-3pm. Must be a CNA.
Will work as a CNA 7am-11am and a secretary
11am-3pm. Good communication skills, professionalism and a self-motivated individual. MUST
be flexible! This position will entail working as a
CNA on the floor from 7am-11ap and then moving
to the desk as a secretary 11am-3pm.
Join our team... a great community
facility providing great care!
Baylor Shifts Available, Walk-in Interviews,
Competitive Benefits Package Including
Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Insurance
Interested candidates, please contact
Kim Moynahan at: [email protected]
or (508) 867-0626. Applicants may apply on
Indeed.com as well.
EOE
HELP WANTED BACK up
bartender needed. For more info,
call Ed at the Granby American
Legion. 413-467-9545
INSTALLATION
APPRENTICE
WANTED. Willing to train the right
candidate to install wood and gas
stoves. Full time. Great benefit
package
including
medical
insurance. Must be good with
heights. Some heavy lifting
required.
General
contracting
experience preferred. Apply in
person Olde Hadleigh Hearth and
Patio, 119 Willimansett St, Rt 33,
South Hadley.
PART TIME LPN, MAP certified
or CNA capable of becoming Med
Certified at BH for Med pour-pass
and direct care.
PART-TIME Kitchen + Dining
Room Service 4 Hrs
PART-TIME housekeeping +
direct care
Possible live-in position for LPN,
CNA or Housekeeper
Brookhaven Assisted Care 19
West Main St., West Brookfield,
MA 508-612-7525
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
WAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION now taking applications for all
positions (skilled laborers, CDL
drivers and licensed equipment
operators). Applications accepted
9:00am- 2:00pm M-F at 2378
Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA
(413)599-1994
WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT OPERATOR/ MECHANIC
POSITION
The Town of Warren Board of
Sewer Commissioners is accepting applications for its Wastewater
Treatment
Plant
Operator/
Mechanic position. Salary is in
accordance with the Town’s
current wage classification plan.
Applicants must possess a high
school diploma or GED and be a
Massachusetts Certified Grade 5
Operator. A class B Commercial
Driver’s License is also required.
Job descriptions are available at
the Warren Wastewater Treatment
Plant, 2527 Main Street, West
Warren, MA 01092. The position
will remain open until filled.
Warren is an EOE.
WEEKEND
HOUSEKEEPER
NEEDED for Assisted Living
Facility.
Must
be
reliable,
energetic, and a self-motivated
team player. Apply in person at
the Arbors at Amherst, 130
University Drive, Amherst (413548-6800)
Health Care
GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain?
Shoulder Pain? Get a painrelieving brace at little or no cost
to you. Medicare Patients, call
Health Hotline now! (800)2796038.
Real Estate
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
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Help Wanted
SHARED LIVING PROVIDER –
(Ware/Palmer Area) Provide inhome support and assistance to
shared living client. A qualified
host
will
teach
individual
independent living skills and
provide a safe and stable living
environment.
Create
and
supervise outings and activities in
the community. Tax free stipend
between $30,000-$45,000/year
• Must own or rent a home with an
available bedroom
•Valid driver’s license, acceptable
driving record, and vehicle
•Physical ability to perform the
requirements of the position
including CPR (agency will provide
this training)
To apply: Please get application
from our current openings page at
servicenet.org Send completed
application, resumé and cover
letter citing Search #116 in the
subject line to
[email protected].
For
62 Jim Ash Road
(413) 283-5596 Palmer, MA 01069
Garage Door Serv.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
dealer
specializing in sales, installation
service and repairs of residential
and light commercial overhead
garage doors and openers. Fully
insured. Free estimates. Call
(413)289-6550 or
www.menardgaragedoors.com
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES,
LLC
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Fully insured.
Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
We are a 147-bed skilled nursing facility
located in West Brookfield, MA and have
the following opportunities available:
CHANTEL BLEAU
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
413-967-8364
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 39 years
experience. Fully insured
Tree Work
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
Let me save you money. Tree
removal, hazard tree removal,
cordwood, stump grinding. We’re
fully insured and workmen’s comp.
for your protection.
Free
estimates. Mon.-Sun. Call Jason.
413-283-6374.
Painting
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
TAX TIME
Personal & Small Business Tax Returns
"David The Tax Man"
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates.
413-246-2783 Ron.
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
Home Improvement
2016
Kitchen Table Taxes
KOKONDO SCHOOL OF SELF
DEFENSE Monson. Wed. Evening
classes 6-8 PM. Call (413)2674668 Dave. Learning to protect
yourself is essential to you!
Home Improvement
Kenneth F. Lolos
MA Master’s License #A12700
CT Master’s License #E1-125711
169 Ware St., Palmer, MA 01069
413-283-6881 • 413-813-5547 (Mobile)
[email protected]
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
DON'T BE A STARVING
ARTIST - learn how to teach
painting with this special
method to people of all ages
and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
Fill the need for more art in
healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
Child Services
Electrician
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
Instruction
15 Weekly
Newspapers
Serving 50 Local
Communities
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
RJ
FOSKIT
BUILDING
&
REMODELING. All types of
renovations. References/ insured.
See Yellow Pages. Free estimates
(413)283-8662.
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BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
HANDYMAN SERVICES
One call does it all
Storm Clean-up
Snowplowing,
High Lift Service,
Remodeling,
Roof Repairs,
Excavating
Fully insured. Free estimates.
Reasonable rates
www.rlhenterprises.net
(413)668-6685.
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DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
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C.N.A. AND
HOME HEALTH AIDES
needed for Assisted Living Facility.
Full-Time and Part-Time Positions
with Benefits.
Must be reliable, energetic and personable.
Pleasant working environment.
Apply in person at the Arbors at Amherst,
130 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002
(413-548-6800)
March 3, 2016, Ware River News, Page 15
Buzzin’ from Town to Town
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Real Estate
For Rent
For Rent
HILLSIDE VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
967-7355
JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER
gravelrealestate.com
Thinking of
Selling?
Call us today
for a Free
Market Analysis
of your home!
Make sure
to ask for
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when you list your
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CONTACT US AT
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7 days a week
for any of your
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Mobile Homes
CHICOPEE, SPACIOUS 1983 by
Hu-Ke-Lau, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths,
14’x70’, air, appliances, shingles,
sheds, corner lot $59,900.
413-593-9961
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
For Rent
WARE- 1 BD, off-street parking,
call (413)436-5600.
WARE- SPACIOUS 2 bedroom
apartment, third floor, electric
heat. Good area. $575 monthly,
water, sewer, trash removal
included.. 1st & security. No Pets.
Available April 1st! Call (413)9677772.
MONSON- 2ND FLOOR Studio
apartment, electric heat, full bath,
newly renovated with all new
appliances. First & Last $600.00
Available immediately. 413-2670246
ALL REAL ESTATE advertised
herein is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act, which makes it
illegal
to
advertise
“any
preference,
limitation,
or
discrimination because of race,
color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status, or national origin,
or intention to make any such
preference,
limitation,
or
discrimination.” We will not
knowingly accept any advertising
for real estate which is in violation
of the law. All persons are hereby
informed
that
all
dwellings
advertised are available on an
equal opportunity basis.
•Heat and hot water included
•Ample Closets
•Fully Applianced
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
•Extra Storage
•24 Hour Maintenance
For Information call
(413)967-7755 EHO
17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA
Commercial Rentals
FOR RENT
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.
WARE- BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY 3
BR TOWNHOUSE APT. $850
plus utilities, w/d hook-up, storage.
No smoking, no pets. Credit
check/references (413)320-5784.
WARREN: 2 BEDROOM apt. for
lease. 2 BR, wall-wall carpeting,
full appliances, washer/dryer on
premises.
1
year
lease
$650/month. (413)436-9367.
MONSON-3 BEDROOM, FULL
bath, townhouse end unit $750.00
first and last plus utilities. Electric
heat 413-267-0246
WARREN- 1 BEDROOM, off
street parking. Call (413)4365600.
OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
now. Will sub-divide. Space 720
sq.ft. and less. Lots of extras. All
utilities, low rent. Call Pete at EZ
Realty (413)283-6400, evenings
413-283-4356
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Large
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Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road,
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Autos Wanted
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legal notices
NOTICE OF
MORTGAGEE'S SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
Premises: 73 Beaver
Lake Road, Ware, MA
By virtue and in execution of the Power of
Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by
Robert J. Gingras to
Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems,
Inc., as nominee for 1800-East-West Mortgage
Co., Inc., and now held
by Bank of America, N.A.
s/b/m BAC Home Loans
Servicing, LP, said mortgage dated June 6, 2005,
and recorded with the
Hampshire County Reg­
istry of Deeds in Book
8290, Page 151, said
mortgage was assigned
from Mortgage Electronic
Registration Systems, Inc.,
as nominee for 1-800East-West Mortgage Co.,
Inc., to BAC Home Loans
Servicing, LP by assignment dated 5/15/2009
and recorded with said
Registry of Deeds in
Book 9816 at Page 139;
for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and
for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be
sold at Public Auction on
March 10, 2016 at 11:00
AM Local Time upon the
premises, all and singular
the premises described in
said mortgage, to wit:
All that certain piece
or parcel of land with the
buildings and improvements thereon, located in
the Town of Ware, Coun­
ty of Hampshire of and
Commonwealth of Mass­
achusetts, being known
and designated as Lot No.
FIVE (5), as shown on
PLAN OF LOTS recorded with the Hampshire
County Registry of Deeds,
Book of Plans 77, Page 5,
said lot being more particularly bounded and
described as follows:
SOUTHWESTERLY:
by Miner Road, a total
distance of 100.01 feet;
NORTHWESTERLY:
by Lot No. Six (6) as
shown on said plan,
154.39 feet;
NORTHEASTERLY:
by land or owner
un­known, 99.87 feet; and
SOUTHEASTERLY:
by Lot No. Four (4), as
s h ow n o n s a i d m a p ,
155.56 feet.
Containing 15,532
square feet of land.
The description of the
property contained in the
mortgage shall control in
the event of a typographical error in this publication.
For Mortgagor's Title
see deed dated 6/03/2005,
and recorded in the Hamp­­
shire County Reg­istry
of Deeds, in Book 8290,
Page 149.
TERMS OF SALE:
Said premises will be
sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax
titles, municipal liens and
assessments, if any, which
take precedence over
the said mortgage above
described.
FIVE THOUSAND
($5,000.00) Dollars of
the purchase price must
be paid in cash, certified
check, bank treasurer's or
cashier's check at the time
and place of the sale by
the purchaser. The balance
of the purchase price shall
be paid in cash, certified
check, bank treasurer's
or cashier's check within
thirty (30) days after the
date of sale.
Other terms to be
announced at the sale.
Shechtman Halperin
Savage, LLP
1080 Main Street,
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Attorney for Bank of
America, N.A.
Present Holder
of the Mortgage
(401) 272-1400
-876300-126174500
2/18,2/25,3/3/16
MORTGAGEE’S
NOTICE OF SALE
OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of
Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by
Maxwell C Labier to
Wells Fargo Bank, N. A.,
dated November 4, 2009
and recorded with the
Hampshire County Reg­
istry of Deeds at Book
10014, Page 151; of which
Mortgage the undersigned
is the present holder for
breach of the conditions
of said Mort­gage and for
the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at
Public Auction at 1:00
PM on March 10, 2016 at
14 Williams Street, Ware,
MA, all and singular the
premises described in said
Mort­gage, to wit:
The land, with the
buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows; BEGINNING at the
intersection of the easterly
line of Williams Street
and the northerly line of
Clifford Avenue; thence
E a s t e r l y o n C l i ff o r d
Avenue to the southwesterly comer of land formerly of John T. Mont­
gomery; thence Northerly
on land formerly of said
Montgomery about one
hundred (I 00) feet to
land formerly of Bridget
Gormley; thence Westerly
on land formerly of said
Gormley to said Williams
Street; thence Southerly
on said Williams Street
about one hundred (100)
feet to the place of beginning. Being the same
premises conveyed to
Maxwell C. Labier by
deed of Household Fin­
ance Corporation, II
recorded with the Hamp­
shire County Registry of
Deeds just prior hereto.
The premises are to be
sold subject to and with
the benefit of all easements, restrictions, building and zoning laws,
liens, attorney’s fees and
costs pursuant to M.G.L.
Ch.183A, unpaid taxes,
tax titles, water bills,
municipal liens and
assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.
TERMS OF SALE:
A deposit of FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS
AND 00 CENTS
($5,000.00) in the form
of a certified check,
bank treasurer’s check
or money order will be
re­quired to be delivered at
or before the time the bid
is offered. The successful bidder will be required
to execute a Foreclosure
Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the
bidding. The balance of
the purchase price shall
be paid within thirty (30)
days from the sale date
in the form of a certified
check, bank treasurer’s
check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s
attorney. The Mortgagee
reserves the right to bid
at the sale, to reject any
and all bids, to continue
the sale and to amend the
terms of the sale by written or oral announcement
made before or during the
foreclosure sale. If the
sale is set aside for any
reason, the Purchaser at
the sale shall be entitled
only to a return of the
deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the
Mortgagor, the Mortgagee
or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of
the premises contained
in said mortgage shall
control in the event of an
error in this publication.
TIME WILL BE OF THE
ESSENCE.
Other terms if any, to
be announced at the sale.
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Present Holder
of said Mortgage,
By Its Attorneys,
ORLANS MORAN PLLC
PO Box 540540
Waltham, MA 02454
Phone: (781) 790-7800
15-011315
2/18,2/25,3/3/16
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Probate and
Family Court
33 King Street, Suite 3
Northampton,
MA 01060
(413)586-8500
Docket No.
HS16C0020CA
In the matter of: Yvonne
Cecile Berthiaume
Of: Ware, MA NOTICE OF
PETITION FOR
CHANGE OF NAME
To all persons interested in petition des­cribed:
A petition has been
presented by Yvonne C
Berthiaume re­questing
t h a t : Y vo n n e C e c i l e
Berthiaume be allowed to
change his/her/their name
as follows:
Yvonne Cecile Supczak
If you desire to ob­ject
thereto, you or your attorney must file a written
appearance in said court
at: Northampton on or
before ten o’clock in the
morning (10:00 a.m.) on:
03/30/2016.
Witness, Hon. Linda S
Fidnick, First Justice of
this Court.
Date: February 25, 2016
Michael J. Carey
Register of Probate
3/3/16
Commonwealth of
Massachusetts
The Trial Court
Hampshire Probate and
Family Court
33 King Street, Suite 3
Northampton,
MA, 01060
Docket No.
HS16P0103GD
In the interests of Ava
Destiny Nickol Schiavoni
Of Belchertown, MA
Minor
NOTICE AND ORDER:
Petition for Appointment
of Guardian of a Minor
NOTICE TO ALL
INTERESTED
PARTIES
1. Hearing Date/Time:
A hearing on a Petition
for Appoint­ment of Guard­
ian of a Minor filed on
03/01/2016 by David P
Schiavoni of Ware, MA
Stephanie E Gucciardi
of Ware, MA will be held
03/24/2016 10:00 a.m.
Guardianship of Minor
Hear­ing Located 33 King
Street, North­ampton, MA
01060
2. Response to Peti­
tion: You may respond by
filing a written response
to the Petition or by
ap­pearing in person at the
hearing. If you choose to
file a written response,
you need to:
File the original with
the Court; and
Mail a copy to all
in­terested parties at least
five (5) business days
before the hearing.
3. Counsel for the Min­­
or: The minor (or an adult
on behalf of the minor)
has the right to request
that counsel be appointed
for the minor.
4. Presence of the Min­
or at Hearing: A minor
over age 14 has the right
to be present at any hearing, un­less the Court finds
that it is not in the minor’s
best interests.
Date: March 1, 2016
Michael J. Carey
Register of Probate
3/3/16
COMMONWEALTH
OF MASSACHUSETTS
LAND COURT
DEPARTMENT OF
THE TRIAL COURT
(SEAL)
16 SM 000670
ORDER OF NOTICE
TO: Kevin Brewster,
Individually and as Per­
sonal Representative of
the Estate of Coleen R.
Brewster, Scott Brewster,
Robin Sinclair, and David
Brewster and to all persons entitled to the benefit
of the Servicemembers
Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C.
App. § 501 (et seq).:
Citizens Bank, N.A.
f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A.
s/b/m Citizens Bank
of Rhode Island claiming to have an interest
in a Mortgage covering
real property in Ware,
numbered 35 Homecrest
Avenue, given by Henry
G. Brewster and Coleen
R. Brewster to Citizens
Bank of Rhode Island,
dated September 6, 2003,
recorded in Hampshire
County Registry of Deeds
in Book 7481, Page 253,
and now held by the
plaintiff as successor by
merger, has/have filed
with this court a complaint for determination of
Defendant’s/Defendants’
Servicemembers status.
If you now are, or
recently have been, in the
active military service
of the United States of
America, then you may be
entitled to the benefits of
the Servicemembers Civil
Relief Act. If you object
to a foreclosure of the
above-mentioned property on that basis, then
you or your attorney must
file a written appearance
and answer in this court at
Three Pemberton Square,
Boston, MA 02108 on or
before March 28, 2016 or
you will be forever barred
from claiming that you are
entitled to the benefits of
said Act.
Witness, JUDITH C.
CUTLER, Chief Justice
of said Court on February
10, 2016.
Attest:
Deborah J. Patterson
Recorder
3/3/16
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& 2 Ltr. Soda
1 Lg. Extra Cheese
19.95+tax
#3
20.95+tax
2 Large
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21.95+tax
24.99+tax
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Pizza
Gluten Free
12” Pizza $10.00
Each Additional Topping
Add $1.50
#5
10 Wings
& Fries
Combo
9.95+tax
$
One coupon per customer.
Coupons may not be
combined with any other offer.
#6
Any
2 Dinners
$
2.00 Off
#7 2 16” Grinders
2 Small Chips
2 Cans of Soda
One coupon per customer.
Coupons may not be
combined with any other offer.
17.95+tax
Buffalo Wings “Best Wings In Town!”
Hot, BBQ, Teriyaki, Smokey BBQ, Mild
10 pc ...................................... 8.25 50 pc .................................... 33.25
20 pc. .................................. 15.95 Boneless 12 pc ..................... 10.95
30 pc .................................... 23.45 Boneless 24 pc ..................... 20.95
Entrees
Choice of soup or salad
Sausage & Peppers over pasta............................................................... 10.95
Stuffed Shells Parm ........................................................................ 10.85
Chicken Parm over pasta .................................................................. 11.95
Veal Parm over pasta ........................................................................ 12.25
Eggplant Parm over pasta................................................................. 10.95
Lasagna (homemade) ........................................................................ 10.95
Italian Combo lasagna, ravioli & stuffed shells ..................................... 12.95
Chicken Tenders w/fries.................................................................... 10.95
Gyro Platter lamb, pita & teriyaki sauce over rice pilaf........................... 11.95
Meatball Dinner.............................................................................. 10.95
Baked Ziti ....................................................................................... 10.95
Baked Ziti with Meatballs .............................................................. 12.95
DEBIT
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One coupon per customer.
Coupons may not be
combined with any other offer.
One coupon per customer.
Coupons may not be
combined with any other offer.
One coupon per customer.
Coupons may not be
combined with any other offer.
Seafood (Choice of soup or salad)
Fresh Grilled Haddock w/lemon & butter....................... 12.95
Fried Calamari w/fries .................................................. 11.25
Fried Scallops w/fries ................................................... 11.95
Fried Seafood Combo scallops, clams, shrimp, calamari & fish w/fries 13.95
Fish and Chips (haddock) w/coleslaw & tartar sauce ..................... 12.95
Appetizers
158 West Street, Ware, MA
413-277-6166 • 413-277-6163
413-277-6167
Lunch Specials
(11:00am to 3:00pm Mon.-Fri. Only)
Any 8” Grinder w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of Soda ................... 7.20
Cheeseburger w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of Soda ..................... 7.35
Any Wrap w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of Soda ............................ 7.65
Chicken Parm & Penne w/garlic bread ................................................. 7.55
8” Fresh Haddock lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce on a pita........................ 7.49
8” Cajun Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of
Soda lettuce, tomato, mayo .................................................................. 7.49
Small Garden Salad w/Fresh Haddock, Fries & Can of Soda ............ 8.45
Lamb Gyro Pita w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of Soda ................... 8.45
Grilled Chicken on Pita w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of Soda ....... 8.25
Sliced Turkey on Pita w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Can of Soda .......... 7.95
Grilled Cheese w/Bag of Chips or Fries & Soda w/Ham or Bacon .... 6.95
Sauté Specialties
Stromboli – Sm. $9.45 – Lg. $12.95
Sun.-Thurs. 11:00am-10:00pm • Fri. & Sat. 11:00am-11:00pm
Easy online ordering at mypizza.com or bellaromapizzas.com
Wraps
Italian Special, Buffalo/BBQ Chicken,
Bella Roma Special, Chicken Bacon Ranch
We Deliver – 7 Mile Radius Ware $1.00 Delivery Charge.
West Warren, Hardwick, Gilbertville, Parts of Warren, Parts of West Brookfield, Parts of
Bondsville & Parts of Palmer $2.00 Delivery Charge.
SERVICE THE WAY IT SHOULD BE!
$
649.99
Frigidaire Gallery
Smudge-Proof
Stainless Steel
27.8 cu ft Capacity
French Door
Refrigerator
with Ice & Water
$
Regularly 2,449.99
1,699.99
Sale Valid through 3/19/16
Model #FGHB2866PF
Salads
Served w/Garlic Knot or Pita
Small
Large
Garden Salad .....................................................................5.75 ........6.75
Garden Salad w/Chicken ...................................................7.25 ........8.85
Garden Salad w/Boneless Buffalo Chicken........................6.95 ........8.65
Garden Salad w/Cajun Chicken .........................................7.50 ........8.95
Chef Salad .........................................................................6.55 ........8.25
Antipasto ...........................................................................6.55 ........8.25
Roma Salad........................................................................7.95 ........9.95
Greek Salad .......................................................................6.50 ........8.25
Crispy Chicken Salad .........................................................7.50 ........8.95
Caesar Salad w/Chicken ....................................................7.25 ........8.45
Caprese Salad ....................................................................7.50 ........8.50
Tuscany Salad ....................................................................7.65 ........8.95
Tuna Salad .........................................................................7.65 ........8.95
NEW
Apple Walnut Salad ..................................................7.65 ........8.95
Paninis – $8.24
All grilled paninis are served with fries & coleslaw
Tuscany Panini, TBC, Italian, Vegino, Chicken Parm, Caprese,
Rustic Panini, Crispy Chicken, Chicken Cordon Bleu
Front Load Washers
$
French Fries w/Cheese ........... 4.35
Curly Fries.............................. 4.00
Curly Fries w/Cheese ............. 4.99
Mega Fries bacon, cheddar & ranch
on the side ............................... 6.95
Grape Leaves ......................... 4.75
Broccoli Bites ......................... 6.95
Garlic Knots ........................... 5.95
Artichoke Dip & Pita .............. 8.50
(White or Wheat)
w/Fries
Crispy Chicken ...................................................................6.95 ........8.40
Philly ..................................................................................7.65 ........9.10
Boneless Buffalo Chicken ..................................................6.95 ........8.40
Tuna Wrap ..........................................................................6.95 ........8.40
NY Reuben Wrap................................................................7.65 ........9.10
Turkey Club Wrap...............................................................6.95 ........8.40
Gyro Wrap..........................................................................6.95 ........8.40
NEW
Chicken Caesar .........................................................6.95 ........8.40
NEW
The Deli.....................................................................7.65 ........9.10
NEW
Honey Turkey ............................................................6.95 ........8.40
Offer Valid
3/06/16-3/19/16
Now Just
Sampler Select 3: Potato Skins,
Mozzarella Sticks, Broccoli Bites,
Chicken Tenders & Onion Rings ... 9.45
Onion Rings ........................... 4.25
Mozzarella Sticks (7) ............. 4.25
Jalapeno Poppers (7) ............. 5.95
Chicken Tencers (5) ................ 6.95
Potato Skins (4) w/Bacon....... 6.95
French Fries ........................... 3.25
Choice of soup or salad & garlic bread
Choice of Pasta: Spaghetti, Fettuccine or Penne
Chicken Francaise w/choice of pasta ...................................................... 14.50
Chicken Ala Broccoli w/choice of pasta ............................................. 15.95
Chicken or Crispy Chicken Alfredo w/choice of pasta ........................ 13.95
Chicken Marsala w/choice of pasta.................................................... 13.95
Cheese Ravioli or Tortellini Alfredo ................................................ 14.95
Chicken Ala Vodka w/choice of pasta................................................. 13.95
Shrimp Alfredo ............................................................................... 15.95
Shrimp Scampi ................................................................................ 15.95
NEW Crazy Alfredo ......................................................................... 15.95
NEW Bella Roma Special Scampi ................................................... 15.95
NEW Chicken Picatta ...................................................................... 13.95
Free
Pedestals
With Any
Electrolux 27”
Front Load
Laundry Set
Starting at
14.95+tax
$
Specialty Pizza
White Pizza
22.95+tax
$
Cheese .......................................................8.25 .....9.50 ...10.95 ... 17.50
Toppings .......................................................95 .....1.50 .....1.85 ..... 2.65
Toppings: pepperoni, sausage, steak, hamburger, bacon, chicken, peppers, onions,
tomatoes, muchrooms, broccoli, spinach, olives, banana peppers, meatballs, basil,
crispy chicken, garlic, artichoke hearts
20. Nash Special ......................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 25.95
21. Seafood Pizza ....................................12.95 ...14.25 ...17.95 ... 25.95
22. Alfredo Pizza ......................................12.95 ...14.25 ...17.95 ... 26.95
25. Margarita Pizza..................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 23.95
27. French Fry Pizza .................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 25.95
#9
Party Size
1 Large Pizza
1 Topping Pizza,
3 Toppings
10 Wings & 2 Liter Soda
$
Small 12” Med. 14” Large 16”Party Size 25”
8 Slices 10 Slices 12 Slices 24 Slices
1. Buffalo Chicken ...................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 25.95
2. Meat Lovers .........................................11.95 ...13.45 ...18.49 ... 25.95
3. Combination ........................................11.95 ...13.45 ...18.65 ... 25.95
4. Veggies ................................................11.45 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 25.95
5. Red Sox ................................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 23.45
6. Greek ...................................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.50 ... 23.95
7. Hawaiian Pizza .....................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 23.95
8. Chicken Parmigiana .............................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.50 ... 23.95
9. Taco Pizza.............................................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.50 ... 23.95
11. Florentine ............................................9.95 ...12.45 ...15.95 ... 23.75
17. Reuben...............................................13.45 ...15.25 ...18.95 ... 27.95
18. BBQ Chicken Pizza .............................11.95 ...13.45 ...16.95 ... 25.95
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413-967-6871
413-610-1374
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179.99
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Stainless Steel Dishwasher
with Stainless Steel Tub
$
Regularly 699.99
Now Just
$
449.99*
*After Mail-In Rebate*
Price before Rebate $524.99
Sale valid through 03/31/16
While Supplies Last. Model #FGID2474QF