December 17, 2015 - Sentinel

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SENTINEL
From Bethlehem to Belchertown
‘Peace Light’ shines
on Christmas Eve
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
BELCHERTOWN – During
the holiday season, Christians
celebrate the Light of the World
Board
forms
reuse
team
– Jesus. This Christmas Eve, the
candles at Belchertown United
Church of Christ will glow with a
special light.
Originally kindled in Bethlehem,
a flame has been kept alive, passed
from one person to another spanning from continent to continent. It
is a symbol of peace.
“In these unpeaceful times, the
sharing of light is a powerful symbol of hope,” says BUCC’s pastor,
Rev. Liza Knapp. “It is a tangible
sign that the spirit of peace will not
be quenched.”
Knapp says the Bethlehem
Peace Light is a perpetual flame
that has been burning for more
than 1,000 years at the assumed
location of Jesus’ birth.
4-H'ERS SAY
The sharing of the Peace Light
began in 1986 as part of a campaign organized by the Austrian
Broadcasting Company to support
a charitable relief mission for children called “Light into Darkness.”
Over the years, the campaign has
grown to circle the globe.
See PEACE, Page 7
‘ T'is the season…’
Charged with
designing
plan for State
Street property
[email protected]
BELCHERTOWN – The
town is moving forward with
designing a plan of action for
the property at 47 State St.,
following the postponement
of an auction that was originally scheduled for earlier this
month.
Town Administrator Gary
Brougham said the legislative
team presented a letter, map
and pertinent information to
Governor Charlie Baker’s
administration, in an effort to
delay or even cancel the auction of the property.
“It was decided, agreed the
best reuse of that property
would be municipal, as we
own on all sides and have millions of dollars in infrastructure in place as we speak,” said
Brougham.
Brougham told the Board of
Selectmen on Monday night
that the town has invested
upwards to $75 million in
infrastructure on all sides of
the parcel.
The 5.38-acre property,
which the state owns, houses
the former John Patrick Center
See STATE PROPERTY, Page 8
Kareena Hancock, 6, Jocelyn McMahon, 5, and JenaRose Zawalski, 7, all Cloverbud members of Seek & Discover 4-H Club from Belchertown, visit Springfield Dakin's kittens, giving them lots of loving hugs and kisses.
To open hearts, homes to furry and feather friends
preading Christmas cheer Humane Animal Shelter in
Visit
includes furry and feathered Springfield. The group made 725
S
friends too!
That’s why the Seek & Discover
4-H Club recently visited Dakin
toys, and used recycled boxes to
See FRIENDS, Page 8
www.dakinhumane.org
TO LEARN HOW
TO ADOPT.
Volume 100 • Number 38
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Police step
up patrols
Receive grant to
enforce drunk driving
[email protected]
B E L C H E RTOW N – T h e
Belchertown Police Department
has a message for those who may
decide to enjoy an alcoholic drink
during the holidays this year:
Drive sober or get pulled over.
Due to the increase in drunkdriving-related fatalities
around the holidays each year,
Belchertown police will join 202
other local law enforcement agencies and the Mass State Police
in running extra patrols through
the New Year, said Acting Chief
Bruce Jenks.
The campaign is part of
the national “Drive Sober or
Get Pulled Over” mobilization. It is funded by a federal
grant administered through the
Executive Office of Public Safety
and Security’s Highway Safety
Division.
Jenks said the $2,500 grant will
provide 63 extra hours of patrol,
during which time the focus will
be on traffic enforcement. Two
additional $2,500 grants will also
be used in the future.
“Drunk driving is a choice you
make, and when you make that
choice, people get injured and
killed,” said Jenks. “The safest
way to get home is to never drink
and drive. If you plan on drinking at the holiday party or at a
restaurant, take a taxi or public
transportation, or hand the keys
over to a sober friend.”
Jenks said the extra patrols
began earlier this month and will
See POLICE, Page 7
Historic district board seeks dialogue with town
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
GRANBY – A 2013 Historic
District Commission decision to
reject an application to demolish
Aldrich Hall remained the cornerstone of a dispute with the Select
Board, following a district com-
S
mission analysis of the stalemate
last week.
The district commission analyzed meeting minutes leading
to and following its decision on
Dec. 11, 2013 to reject an application for demolition due to hardship hastily filled out and filed by
Select Board member Louis Barry
at the district commission meeting
that night.
The application was rejected
because it was not properly filled
out and lacked documentation,
according to former district commission Chair Mike Beck, who
was invited to last week’s meeting
to help review district commission
actions on that night and in following weeks.
The district commission also
invited Terry Lajoie, chair of the
Granby Historical Commission – a
separate board that is charged with
advising the town on all matters
See HISTORIC BOARD, Page 20
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2015
COMMUNITY
BCTV schedule and shows
THAT'S FANTASTIC
Thursday, Dec. 17
8 a.m. – Board of Selectmen (Dec. 14)
10 a.m. – Conservation Commission
(Dec. 14)
12 p.m. – School Committee (Dec. 8)
7 p.m. – Board of Selectmen (Dec. 14)
9 p.m. – Conservation Commission (Dec.
14)
11 p.m. – School Committee (Dec. 8)
Turley Publications photo submitted
On Nov. 21, The Fantastic Farmer's 4H Club presented Police Officer Adam
Brougham and K9 Apache with $550.These funds were raised through the
sales of Tupperware and a BPD K9 sticker sale.
The Fantastic Farmer's 4H Club thanks everyone who participated in this
effort and especially thanks Officer Brougham for the excellent and interactive presentation provided. Through this presentation, club members
gained an understanding of what officers and K9's do when they are on
duty. These funds went to a great cause and will help the people and the
dogs that protect us.
St. Francis Church Christmas services
BELCHERTOWN – The following is
the schedule of special services to be held
at St. Francis of Assisi Church during the
Christmas season:
Dec. 20: The Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be offered on Sunday;
First Communion Class at 2 p.m., and for
all parishioners beginning at 2:30 p.m.
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Masses are as
follows: 4 p.m. is the Choir Mass, but
very crowded; 6 p.m. is the Children’s
Pageant within Mass and ends in candlelight; and midnight Mass, which is a full
candlelight service. Fr. Vern will sing “O
Holy Night” and service ends with “Silent
Night” sung by candlelight.
Dec. 25: Christmas Day Mass at 10
a.m.
Dec. 26-27: Feast of the Holy Family;
regular weekend Mass schedule and individual family blessings will be offered
following the services.
Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve 4 p.m. Mass
Jan. 1: New Year’s Day 10 a.m. Mass
Reverend Vernon Decoteau, pastor of
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, together with
Fr. Michael Pierz, new Parochial Vicar,
look forward to greeting everyone at a
Christmas Mass and sharing the beauty
and joy of this Holy Season.
May the message of the angels become
a reality for everyone: “Peace on Earth
and Goodwill towards All.”
Friday, Dec. 18
8 a.m. – Conversation with Pakman
9 a.m. – Westover AFB news –
December
10:30 a.m. – Planning Board (Dec. 14)
12:30 p.m. – Town Talk – Addiction
Stories
7 p.m. – Conversation with Pakman
8 p.m. – Westover AFB news –
December
9:30 p.m. – Planning Board (Dec. 14)
Stories
Saturday, Dec. 19
4:30 p.m. – At the Dance with Tom and
Deb – The Last Crusade
8 p.m. – Greccio 2010
8:30 p.m. – Christmas Lights
9 p.m. – At the Dance with Tom and Deb
– The Last Crusade
Sunday, Dec. 20
8 a.m. – Evangel Church of Wilbraham
3:30 p.m. – BUCC
4:30 p.m. – St. Francis
6 p.m. – Christ Community
7 p.m. – Hope United Methodist Church
8:30 p.m. – Christmas Cantata 2013
Monday, Dec. 21
9 a.m. – Westover AFB News –
December
10:30 a.m. – Town Talk – Addiction
Stories
11:30 a.m. – Town Talk – Aimee
Henderson, Editor Belchertown Sentinel
Tuesday, Dec. 22
8 a.m. – Ma Med Assoc. Women and
Heart Disease
8:30 a.m. – Town Talk – Aimee
7 p.m. – Ma Med Assoc. Women and
Heart Disease
7:30 p.m. – Town Talk – Aimee
Wednesday, Dec. 23
9 a.m. – Westover AFB News –
December
8 p.m. – Westover AFB News –
December
The BCTV Studio is located at 68 State
St., Belchertown. BCTV channels are
191, 192 and 193. The BCTV schedule is
available at www.Belchertown.org. On the
main title page select “residents,” click
on Belchertown Community Television.
Selected BCTV shows are also available on
Vimeo. Go to www.Belchertown.org, go to
quick links and click on “watch meetings
and events online.” The schedule is subject
to change.
The BCTV weather information system
is broadcast on TV channel 193 and displays the current weather conditions at the
BCTV station as well as the current regional radar. This service operates 24 hours a
day with audio provided by the National
Weather Service from Albany N.Y., with
forecasts, storm and emergency warnings
for the Pioneer Valley.
The BCTV program schedule is also
available on the web at: http://www.
belchertown.org/residents/channel_5/
schedule.php.
NOTICE
BELCHERTOWN
MEETINGS
Salvation Army bell ringers needed
•
REGION – As the holiday season
approaches, many will hear the familiar ring of The Salvation Army Bells at
various stores as they shop throughout
Massachusetts.
Of the donations received, 82 percent
goes directly to program funding to help
those most in need providing food, clothing, medicine, assistance with utility bills
and other aid to area residents in financial
distress.
•
The Salvation Army Belchertown Service
Unit is seeking volunteer bell ringers for this
Christmas season. Bell ringers are needed
from now through Christmas Eve at the
Belchertown Stop & Shop. Most of what
is raised stays right here in the community.
They could not support the Belchertown
and Granby communities without the help
of many volunteers. Please contact Janelle
Soucia at 413-277-2348, 413-262-2141 or
[email protected] to volunteer.
8 p.m. – Westover AFB News –
December
Stories
10:30 p.m. – Town Talk – Aimee
Tuesday, Dec. 22
6 p.m. – Board of Assessors
at Town Hall
7 p.m. – Planning Board at Town Hall
Due to the newspaper’s deadline, some meetings
may have changed or are not listed here. Current
meetings along with agendas are available at www.
belchertown.org.Click on “Town Hall”, “Town
Clerk” and the meetings are listed in the left hand
column. For a complete listing of Belchertown’s
committee meetings, please refer to the Official
Meeting Bulletin Board located on the outside wall
by the parking lot entrance to Town Hall.
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Belchertown Police
Department logs
Compiled by Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
J.R. Greene releases
2016 Quabbin calendar
PALMER/BELCHERTOWN - Athol author J.R. Greene
has released the 31st edition of his annual Quabbin History
Calendar for 2016. The calendar features views from the
villages destroyed to create the Quabbin Reservoir in the
1930's.
The 2016 edition of the calendar features three views
of buildings in the lost villages of Enfield, which were
decorated for the town's centennial in 1916. There are
also views of farms, factories, ice cutting, and another
winter scene. A view from the former Oakham village
of Coldbrook Springs, which was destroyed for the Ware
River diversion in the 1920's is also imcluded.
The calendar sells for $14.95, and is on sale at the
following local outlets: Belchertown, Quabbin Visitor's
Center; Amherst, Atkins and at Hastings'; Pelham, Swift
River Candle; Thorndike, Junction Variety; and Chicopee,
Hollister Jewelry. The author can be contacted directly by
email at [email protected].
BUCC Christmas services
BELCHERTOWN – Christmas Services schedule for
the Belchertown United Church of Christ located at 18
Park St. are as follows:
Thursday, Dec. 24: Candlelight Christmas Eve services
at 5:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Communion will be served at the
11 p.m. service. All are welcome at the table, regardless of
religious affiliation.
Sunday, Dec. 27: Carols and Stories worship at 9:30
a.m.
Sunday, Jan. 3: Epiphany worship at 9:30 a.m. with the
Belchertown Community Bell Choir.
Editor’s note: The following are
brief explanations of select entries
in the Belchertown Police log and
all arrests. The information was
provided by a member of the police
department based on the review of
the detailed log summary. This feature is designed to provide context
and explanation to some of the calls
police respond to every day.
The Belchertown Police responded
to 247 calls during the week of Dec.
2-8. Of those calls there were 13 incidents, three accidents, one arrest and
26 citations. Police responded to one
burglary into residence, one shoplifting, one fraud, one disabled motor
vehicle, 36 motor vehicle traffic
stops, eight office field investigations,
two missing property, one recovered/
found property, one general disturbance, two family/domestic disturbances, one roadway emergency,
three noise complaints, 10 suspicious
activities, 11 general information/services, 22 assist citizen/officer wanted, 75 building checks, one building check (out of car), one animal
complaint, 16 ambulance calls – in
town, five ambulance – lift assists,
two threat to commit suicide, three
fire alarms, one fire – carbon monoxide, three fire – misc., seven burglar
alarms, one registration check, four
erratic operations, five accidents with
property damage, two abandoned 911
calls, 11 house checks, six well-being
checks, one illegal dumping, and
three harassment order services.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
11:29 a.m. – Police were called to
an accident with property damage
at the intersection of Jackson and
George Hannum. The first vehicle
was traveling eastbound on George
Hannum and another was traveling
westbound. The first vehicle crossed
the centerline. The vehicle went
down the embankment and hit an
electric fence. The roads were reported to be wet.
Thursday, Dec. 3
10:51 a.m. – The school resource
officer assisted in handling an assault
and battery involving two students
at Jabish Brook Middle School. The
incident was noted in the students’
file. The school would be following
up with any further action.
2:28 p.m. – Police were called
to an accident on Mill Valley Road
involving a school bus with students
on board. The bus missed its turn
onto Jensen Street, at which time
it went into reverse and struck the
vehicle behind it. The fire department was dispatched for a fluid spill.
There were no injuries reported. The
vehicle was towed.
Friday, Dec. 4
3:01 p.m. – Police were called to
an accident on Franklin Street. A
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couldn’t stop in time and rear-ended
it. No injuries were reported.
3:43 p.m. – Police were called to
an ongoing dispute between neighbors on Old Farm Road.
6:14 p.m. – Someone went to the
police department to speak with an
officer about property that was left in
their mailbox. A report was taken.
11:52 p.m. – Someone went to the
police department to drop off a license
and debit card that he found. The
person made contact with the owner
and told that person the items would
be left at the police department. The
property was put into evidence.
Saturday, Dec. 5
8:45 a.m. – Police were called to
an ongoing neighbor dispute on Old
Farm Road.
Sunday, Dec. 6
3:31 p.m. – Officers received a call
about a past shoplifting incident at
a store on North Main Street. The
incident occurred on Dec. 4. After
reviewing a security camera, employees noticed that a woman went into
the story with an unzipped jacket,
along with a child. After being in
the store for some time, the video
showed the jacket zipped and it
appeared that something was being
concealed. Employees of the store
requested to apply for a trespassing
order for the individual.
See POLICE, Page 5
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Granby Library........................................................Route 202
Granby Safety Complex...........................................Route 202
Granby Town Hall .............................................................Route 202
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Senior Center.....................................................................Route 202
Union Mart ........................................................................Route 202
Vicker’s Liquors ..................................................................Route 202
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BELCHERTOWN – Hope United
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Belchertown will be hosting Hope's
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The dinner, which is free, starts
at 6 p.m. and will be a potluck dinner, including salad, bread and dessert. After dinner they will have a
Christmas sing-a-long with music provided by Dave Hamelin.
This meal is free and open to the
community. For directions or questions, please contact the church office
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POLICE | from Page 3
Monday, Dec. 7
4 p.m. – Someone went to the police
department to report lost property. The person said, while at a business on George
Hannum Road about three weeks ago,
property went missing. He became concerned because there was personal information with it.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
3:20 p.m. – The operator of a vehicle
backed into traffic in front of an officer on
patrol. The officer did a license inquiry and
learned the registered owner was expired
and non-renewable. The vehicle turned into
CVS, at which time the officer stopped the
vehicle. The vehicle was towed and a cita-
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – It has been a
very tough year for Luke Bradley and the
Bradley Family.
This Christmas, the #LukeStronger group
is looking to make sure the family is receiving lots of love from the surrounding communities.
Laurie DePino, webmaster for www.
lukestronger.org, is asking residents to send
smiles, encouragement, fun, and Christmas
joy to the Bradley family this year.
This is not specifically a drive to gather
Christmas presents or monetary donations
for the family, but donations will be welcomed, appreciated and embraced.
DePino’s goal is simply to make sure
Luke and his family feel important and
loved during the holiday season.
On Saturday, Dec. 5, it was announced
Luke had to return to hospital care. A statement on lukestronger.org read:
“Thank you all for your many prayers for
Luke and his family. It is with sadness that
we report that Luke has had to return to the
hospital ... again. We ask you to please pray
for answers and resolutions for the medical team; patience and complete healing
for Luke; and peace and comfort for the
entire Bradley family as they remember the
love and kindness that you all provide. We
sincerely appreciate your ongoing support
and will continue to post updates as they
are received.”
tion was issued.
4:06 p.m. – An officer went to a business
for a past larceny. A vehicle was broken
into and a component was taken. Police are
investigating.
5:54 p.m. – A business reported a past
larceny in which a vehicle component was
taken. Police are investigating.
9:12 p.m. – Police stopped a motor vehicle for an expired registration. The operator
was transported home and the vehicle was
towed.
Granby Police
Department logs
Editor’s Note: The Granby Police
Department responded to 230 calls and
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Now 12 years old, Luke Bradley continues to fight Leukemia and the
effects of bacterial meningitis.
Currently, Luke Bradley is going through
treatments in relation to his cancer and
meningitis that he has been fighting during the past year. DePino said the fight has
been especially tough on not just Luke, but
his mom and dad, Nikki and Ryan, and
Luke’s younger brothers, Caleb and Eli.
“This is a family that has been separated for most of this year,” said DePino.
made no arrests during the week of Dec.
4-10. Those arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
All information is provided by the Granby
Police Department.
“Often, Luke is in Boston receiving treatments and he has one parent with him.
That means that his other parent is at home
with his brothers. Members of their family
are constantly apart from one another. It
has been very tough on all of them.”
The most immediate “gift” being sought
for Luke is prayer. DePino said she is hoping friends, family and the community
will send prayers for Luke’s return home
and recover from his illnesses.
DePino said a similar pray, smile, and
greeting drive was held for Luke in August
when he celebrated a birthday.
Luke, who is now 12 years old, was
diagnosed with Leukemia for the second
time. He has been receiving treatments at
the Boston Children’s Hospital over the
course of the year. During treatment, he
contracted bacterial meningitis and is also
receiving treatment for that.
DePino is hoping prayers and Christmas
greetings will lift the spirits of the entire
family.
“We will take anything people are willing to give them,” said DePino. “We’d
really love cards and letters for them.
It does not have to be money or gifts.
It’s really about the true meaning of
Christmas, and we want the Bradley’s to
experience that.”
Anyone wishing to spread some
Christmas joy to Luke and the Bradleys
can send greetings or gifts to: The Bradley
Family, c/o Second Baptist Church, 589
Granby Road, South Hadley, MA 01075.
6:42 p.m. – Accident report filed for
motor vehicle that struck a deer. Refer to
accident 15-178-AC.
Friday, Dec. 4
7:50 p.m. – Officers investigated an
unarmed robbery. Item stolen from house.
Refer to incident 15-521-OF.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
2:31 a.m. – Accident report filed for
motor vehicle that struck a deer. Refer to
accident 15-179-AC.
8:51 p.m. – Criminal citation issued for
uninsured motor vehicle.
Sunday, Dec. 6
4:29 p.m. – Police and fire responded to
a reported dryer fire. Fire was extinguished.
Refer to incident 15-524-OF.
Thursday, Dec. 10
4:35 p.m. – Officers investigated two-car
accident with no injuries. Refer to accident
15-181-AC.
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OPINION
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Getting it done
A
tip of the hat goes to Town Administrator Gary
Brougham for his relentless efforts to seeing
that the auction of the property at 47 State St.
be delayed.
With very little notice that the property would be
put up for auction on Dec. 9 by the Division of Capital
Asset Management and Maintenance, the town was
left with – what appeared to be – its hands tied. With
some fear of a developer purchasing the property and
building housing there, Brougham went into immediate
action to stall the auction.
With just days to spare, it was.
This has given the town some time – very little at
that – to put together a plan of action for the site. Even
with only a few months time to come up with a reuse
for the property, at least the town now has a chance of
getting its hands on it.
Town leaders are serious about pinpointing a plan
for the property, and began the process during Monday
night’s board of selectmen meeting with creating a subcommittee for that sole purpose.
A Feb. 22 Special Town Meeting date has also been
set to present whatever that plan may be – including a
price tag for that property – to voters. Support of the
purchase of the property is encouraged.
All these stars must align in order for the outcome to
be a homerun for the town. In the meantime, the clock
is now ticking to the first deadline given by the state
– March 30, 2016.
The property is the perfect site for municipal use of
some sort, though with its location right in the middle
of the school campus, it screams of school use somehow. Whether that be rehabbing the current building to
house a central office – if indeed the building is structurally sound – or potentially clearing a site for a new
school building. The 5.38-acre site, without a doubt,
should be on the town’s property list.
Others that should be noted in helping with the
effort to delay the auction are the legislative team
for Belchertown – and beyond. State Rep. Thomas
Petrolati stepped in for the town, as well as state Sen.
Eric Lesser. Senate President Stanley Rosenberg
was also given a nod during the selectmen’s meeting on Monday night for his efforts, along with Mary
Olberding.
Percolating at the same time for developing a plan
for 47 State St., which is the site of the former state
school superintendent’s house, are ideas for what
to do with town property that surrounds the former
State School and extends from the common to the
courthouse. It also includes land located by the New
England Small Farm Institute, which abuts the rear of
the state school grounds. Other parcels are scattered
throughout town. The greater conversation focuses on
community development of those properties – which in
essence includes the State Street site.
The vision to enhance the marketability of the State
School property aligns various human services in town
– spanning from the conservation commission to the
cultural council, encompassing the schools, recreation,
agricultural, library, and more.
Board of Selectmen member Nick O’Connor
deserves gold star for his efforts in creating, what he
called, a “brief, high-level overview” of the vision.
Even with the vision soaring 30,000 feet in the sky, it’s
one that deserves more than a second look.
The current momentum by the town and its leaders
to make things happen - is forward moving. Let’s keep
this momentum going by supporting a transfer of 47
State St. to the town’s hands, and by listening to what
future ideas could become a reality.
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Making college more affordable
T
his winter break, college students are create an income tax deduction (up to
bringing home more than just loads $5000 per year) for contributions made to
qualified college savings and
of laundry: they’re also
529 plans. Similar to an IRA,
bringing mounting loads of
these plans allow families
debt.
to save and pay for college
Student debt is a simmertax-free. More than 30 states
ing crisis for young adults
already provide incentives to
and their families. Nationally,
invest in these types of plans.
40 million people owe more
We need to catch up.
than $1.2 trillion in student
I also support a bill that
loans. In Massachusetts, the
provides full tuition, after
average student loan debt has
financial aid and gift aid,
increased by nearly 75 perfor all residents who attend
cent over the past decade,
community college in
from $17,000 to more than
Massachusetts, modeled after
$29,000. As college costs
BY ERIC P. LESSER
a highly successful program
continue rise, this will only
STATE SENATOR
in Tennessee. Community
get worse.
colleges educate nearly half
Simply put, this is unfair
of Massachusetts college stuand unsustainable, both for
families struggling to pay tuition bills, and dents, training them for valuable careers
for our wider society, which benefits tre- while also offering an affordable path to a
mendously from a well-educated work- four-year degree.
There are also innovative programs hapforce. Skyrocketing debt is forcing young
adults to delay marriage, home ownership pening locally that we can use as models.
and family-building. Student debt pushes STCC and Westfield State, for example, set
graduates out of essential but lower-pay- up a transfer program for students to graduing public service jobs like teaching. As a ate with a bachelor’s degree at a maximum
recent law school graduate, homeowner, four-year total cost of $30,000 in tuition
and young father, I’m familiar with these and mandatory fees. This approach gives
families a highly valuable tool while saving
types of financial strains.
I also know that in many cases, rising for college: a fixed savings target.
Massachusetts is a global center of educosts and a weak job market have combined to force many young people to forgo cation and knowledge. A highly educatcollege altogether. These are some of the ed population is the key to our economreasons why I’m so committed to tackling ic future. Alarmingly, while other states
like Indiana and Tennessee are taking
this issue in the Senate.
This year, for example, I joined a bipar- significant steps to make college affordtisan group of legislators to override $5.2 able, Massachusetts is increasingly falling
million in funding cuts to UMass. I also behind.
In this knowledge-based economy, a colvoted to give UMass the ability to directly
keep in-state tuition dollars paid by stu- lege degree has never been more impordents, improving transparency and finally tant. Unfortunately, rising costs have also
aligning UMass with the vast majority of made it increasingly out of reach, robbing
young people of their full potential. We can
other state universities.
In addition, I support a bill that would change that.
Letter
Stingrays and BHS Swim Teams thank community for support
To the Editor:
The Belchertown
Stingrays and BHS Swim
Teams participated in a successful and fun second annual Lap-a-thon Nov. 22. In
shifts of an hour, 61 swimmers attempted to complete
the number of lengths they
had set as their goal. Many
swimmers met their personal goals and had a lot of fun
doing so!
The Stingrays completed a total of 91.38 miles.
The pledges and donations
received from family, friends
and community members go
towards an electronic timing
system and supporting the
needs of the teams.
The teams also collected
163 non-perishable food
items for the local food bank
as part of the weekend and
received contributions from
the Agawam Pirahnas Swim
Team.
The Stingrays would
like to thank the following
businesses for their generous donations: Antonios,
Arizona Pizza, Big Y,
Chipotle, Cinemark Hadley,
Hot Table, Panera, Pizza
Hut, Starbucks-Hadley, Stop
& Shop-Belchertown, Scott
Dubey DJ, Subway, Super
Cuts-Hadley, Sweet Frog
and Taylor Rental.
We extend a very special
thank you to Sue Canning
and Kevs Foundation for
the generous donation of
an AED (automated external defibrillator) to the
Stingrays for the Chestnut
Hill Community Pool.
KevsFoundation presented
the AED and gave an information session during the
lap-a-thon event. An AED
restores a regular heart
rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is easy to
operate.
We greatly appreciate the opportunity to have
this peace of mind at the
Belchertown’s community
pool.
Donna Spraggon
Belchertown Stingrays
Swim Team, President
Belchertown, MA
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SANTA’S LAND
a weekend wonderland
Town Hall, Finnerty
House closed for holiday
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown Town
Hall and Finnerty House will be closing at noon on
Thursday, Dec. 24 for the Christmas holiday. Offices
will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 28.
Open for visits
until Dec. 20
By Kristin Will
[email protected]
POLICE | from Page 1
continue through the New Year. He said getting caught
drunk behind the wheel is no small matter. Those found
guilty could face jail time, fines, loss of driver’s license,
towing fees and other Operating Under the Influence
(OUI) expenses. Jenks said those fees can total $10,000
on average.
The cost of cab fare is nothing compared to a $10,000
OUI, the inconvenience of spending the holidays behind
bars or the cost of someone’s life, said Jenks.
The National Center for Statistics and Analysis of the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports
that in Massachusetts in 2014, 133 people were killed
in crashes that involved drivers with a Blood Alcohol
Concentration of .08 or higher.
Nationally, in December 2013, there were 733 people
killed in crashes involving at least one driver with a
BAC of .08 or higher, and 23 of those deaths occurred
on Christmas Day.
Jenks also reminds motorists that wearing a safety
belt is the best defense against drunk and aggressive
drivers and motorists’ own mistakes.
“We can’t stand to see this tragic loss of life again
and again,” said Jenks. The hardest part of the job is
making that house call and telling a family that their
loved one is gone because someone chose to drink and
drive.
“That’s why, leading up to the holidays, we will show
zero tolerance for drunk drivers on the road. Please find
a safe and sober ride home.”
Belchertown police have made approximately 12
OUI arrests since the start of the year. Last year’s
mobilization produced no arrests, however, the entire
grant award was not utilized due to inclement weather
and the lack of officers to fill the enforcement shifts.
Officers were needed to fill regular patrol shifts, due to
vacancies.
PEACE | from Page 1
Each year, according to Knapp, the light
is passed from hand to hand in the name
of peace. The chain begins when a child
lights a candle at the Church of the Nativity
in Bethlehem. The flame is carried in two
blast proof miners lamps on an Austrian
Airways jet from Tel Aviv to Vienna, where
it is received by delegations from around the
world.
The light is distributed by various
Scouting organizations, who take it to houses of worship, hospitals, homeless shelters,
retirement and nursing homes, prisons,
and places of public, cultural and political
importance – to anybody who appreciates
the significance of the gift and shares the
hope of a peaceful world. In 2001, the Peace
Light travelled from Bethlehem to Austria,
to France, to England, and finally to Ground
Zero in New York City, the site of the Sept.
11 terrorist attack.
This year, the light will make its way
PAG E 7
SOUTH HADLEY – A tradition
beloved by multiple generations
returns to Buttery Brook Park in South
Hadley this month.
Children will have the opportunity
to share their wish lists with Jolly Ol’
Saint Nick at the park’s Santa Land on
Dec. 17-20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“It’s a generational event and moms
that brought their kids are now coming with grandkids,” said Friends of
Buttery Brook Park board member
Bruce Forcier. “Everybody makes a
point to do it every year.”
The festive event offers free admission to the park where children and
their families can take in the festive
display of lights and inflatable decorations, and later visit with Santa Claus
in the log cabin.
For a small $5 fee, children’s photos can be taken with Santa and Mrs.
Claus, which they can keep. Hot
chocolate and cookies are served at
no charge.
A train ride around the park turns
the event into more than simply a
photo-op with Santa, and it also
affords photographers a chance to process photos. The route is well lit with
festive lights and lined with inflatable
characters. When families return from
the ride, their photo will be set for
pick-up and ready to be treasured for
years to come.
Forcier is asking families for a bit
of patience this year as a new set of
volunteer photographers take the reins.
The usual volunteer photographer had
a medical emergency, said Forcier.
to Massachusetts, and more specifically,
Belchertown.
Knapp says, with Christ being referred
to as the Light of the World in the Gospel
of John, there is a special meaning for the
flame that originates in Bethlehem – where
Jesus is said to have been born. She said,
even after more than 2,000 years, the symbol for the light is “still reaching out and
touching us.”
“It’s very symbolic of that,” she said.
“This symbol of Christ’s peace can be
passed…hand to hand. It’s a very tangible
symbol.”
Every year as part of the worship service
at BUCC, there is a special moment for
the Lighting of the Advent Candles. Knapp
says there are four candles on the outside
of a wreath that represent hope, peace, joy
and love. Those candles are lit in the weeks
leading up to Christmas. The middle candle,
which is lit on Christmas Eve, represents
Christ. This year, the Christ Candle will be
lit using the Bethlehem Peace Light.
Children will have the opportunity to share their Christmas lists with
Santa and Mrs. Claus at Buttery Brook Park’s Santa’s Land through
December.
WHAT:
Santa’s Land
WHEN:
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 17-20
WHERE:
Buttery Brook Park
COST:
Free admission.
Photos $5
“We would encourage those wishing to take their own photos to let the
staff know,” he said.
This will cut down on wait time
and conserve resources for those who
didn’t bring their own camera.
“We would appreciate knowing
beforehand if you’re going to use your
own camera or if you wish to purchase
a photo,” said Forcier.
Families should let volunteers know
Knapp invites anyone wishing to join
BUCC for a Passing of the Light service
from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, located
on Park Street.
“We are happy to join hands with folks
from all around the world,” said Knapp,
adding, “Crossing over the boundaries…is a
powerful thing.”
Knapp said in the true meaning of the
faith, the flame will be shared with their
“brothers and sisters across the common at
Hope United Methodist Church” for their
service scheduled for 7 p.m. the same night.
“We want to continue to share… we want
to bring our folks together,” she said.
At each transfer along the way, the flame
is greeted with this message: “We receive
this light with the message of peace to everybody. May all those who accept this light
pass on that peace.”
The 2015 Peace Light from Bethlehem
arrived in Western Massachusetts earlier this
month, received by the First Congregational
Church of Southampton.
of their preference while waiting in
line.
“This is an entirely volunteer organization trying to make special memories for the children of the area,” said
Forcier.
For more than 30 years, Buttery
Brook Park, in conjunction with the
Department of Public Works, has captured the essence of Christmas and the
holiday season in hosting the event
for South Hadley and surrounding
communities. Members of the South
Hadley Leos Club volunteer their time
as Santa’s elves, helping with train
rides, singing carols and keeping order
in the cabin.
Proceeds from the event, as well as
donations, are collected into a revolving account for Buttery Brook Park
improvements. The Friends of Buttery
Brook Park provide funds for food
and refreshments.
“We love doing it,” said Forcier.
For Santa’s Land updates and
weather conditions, “Like” the Buttery
Brook Park Facebook page.
Knapp first learned of its arrival from
Southampton’s pastor, Rev. Jennie Valentine.
The two were classmates at Andover Newton
Theological School, before each receiving
calls to serve in the Valley.
The flame will be central at BUCC’s
Christmas Eve worship services.
“The passing of the flame represents our
connection, to one another, to our tradition,
and to the light of God that shines within
us,” said Knapp. “We welcome everyone to
come and be warmed by that light.”
Belchertown United Church of Christ,
located at 18 Park St., will have services on
Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. and at 11 p.m.
Open table communion will be offered at
the 11 p.m. service; all are welcome to participate, regardless of church affiliation.
Any area clergy who would like to receive
the Peace Light to share with their own congregations are invited to contact Rev. Knapp
at [email protected] to coordinate, or call the church office at 413-3237442.
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with special drawings and
messages like “Adopt Me,
Please.”
The tour, given by Seek
& Discover 4-H Club leader Jen Zawalski, was part
of a community service
project.
“Our 4-H Club was looking for a community service project and we decided
on Dakin,” said Zawalski.
“While visiting the Leverett
Dakin animal shelter last
year my family filled out
foster care forms.”
The Zawalski family has been sharing their
Dakin foster care experience with the community.
They brought kittens and
five orphaned puppies to
the Seek & Discover 4-H
Club meetings, as well as to
Louise Butler’s Incredible
Clovers 4-H club meeting.
The puppies had to be tube
fed for two weeks in order
to survive.
To date the family has
enjoyed helping one stray
pregnant cat, eight kittens
and five orphan puppies,
as well as adopted two animals from Dakin Humane.
Seek & Discover 4-H
members have enjoyed
interacting with Dakin’s
animals.
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Seek & Discover 4-H Club members made 725 recycled toys
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STATE PROPERTY | from Page 1
used by the Department of Mental
Health. Previous to that the superintendent of the Belchertown State
School lived there.
Since learning the decision to delay
the auction was made, Brougham had
been busy with phone calls and conversations, finding out what the next
steps were in the process.
“I have had multiple conversations with various staff members
at the [Division of Capital Asset
Management and Maintenance], and
just yesterday received a document
pulling the next steps together,” said
Brougham last Tuesday.
Brougham said DCAMM granted the
town until March 30, 2016 to submit a
reuse plan for the parcel of property, and
has established a June 30, 2016 deadline
to complete the transaction.
“Once we have submitted a reuse
plan and [DCAMM] has accepted
it, further discussion will take place
regarding the cost to the town,” said
Brougham.
At Monday’s selectmen meeting the
board formed a subcommittee for that
specific purpose. The seven-member
board will be made up of one representative from each of the following:
the board of selectmen, school committee, department of public works,
recreation committee, finance committee, town administrator, and a citizen at large. Board of selectmen member Nick O’Connor was appointed the
representative. During the meeting on
Monday, O’Connor said he felt the
property would be “more useful for a
school-basked function.”
The reuse committee will now have
ABOVE:
Members of
the Seek &
Discover 4-H
Club deliver
donations
and tour the
Springfield
Dakin
Humane
Animal
Shelter.
approximately three months to get a
plan together.
A Special Town Meeting is needed
to approve any spending for the property. The board set a Feb. 22 date at
7 p.m. for the STM. It will be held in
the auditorium at Belchertown High
School. The warrant will close on
Dec. 30. The board of selectmen will
review the warrant during their Jan.
11 meeting.
Brougham is currently working to
gain access to the building.
“This is a beautiful piece of property, strategically located for the
future needs of our town and schools,”
said Brougham. “In my opinion, having the scheduled auction postponed
enabling the town to work directly
with [DCAMM] on a transition plan
was the best solution we could have
hoped for.”
TOWN OF BELCHERTOWN
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS
The town of Belchertown, in conjunction with the town of Hadley, is seeking proposals
from qualified social service organizations and agencies to include its FY 2016 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. Activities eligible for funding include a
range of social services that meet the needs of low and moderate-income residents in
the towns of Belchertown and/or Hadley. Agencies providing the following services are
encouraged to submit proposals: adult education/GED preparation, literacy programs,
job training, domestic violence prevention, services for seniors, emergency food, family/
youth activities and other social service programs.
The town of Belchertown may choose to fund all, any or none of the proposals submitted.
Agencies or organizations identified for inclusion in the town’s grant proposal will be
required to submit additional information as part of the full CDBG application to be
submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development
(DHCD). Programs funded by DHCD will begin in the fall of 2016. The Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission (PVPC) is assisting the town in the coordination and administration
of its community development programs. Please contact PVPC Planner Elizabeth Rairigh
to receive a request form or with any questions regarding this program at (413) 781-6045
or [email protected].
All proposals must be submitted by mail, fax or e-mail to the Pioneer Valley Planning
Commission, 60 Congress Street – 1st Floor, Springfield, MA 01104, fax 413-732-2593,
or [email protected] by 3:00 p.m. Friday, January 8, 2016.
PAG E 9
The Venture Crew attends ATV weekend for camping and certified training for ATV riding.
Venture Crew to masquerade and fundraise, Feb. 13
By Tyler W. Leahy
[email protected]
GRANBY – A “Midnight at the
Masquerade Ball” themed murder
mystery dinner will be entrancing guests at the Hadley Farms
Meeting House, brought to you by
an adventurous group of Granby
teenagers.
The interactive dinner show, to
take place on Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m.,
will require attendees to solve the
mystery themselves by trading
clues with others and gathering
information before the masked
menace gets away. Although not
required, attendees are encouraged
to dress in formal evening wear
– ball gowns, suits and tuxedos.
Masks will be provided.
The murder mystery dinner is
the result of a creative fundraising
effort by the restored Boy Scouts
of America Venture Crew 304, a
co-ed, participant-run organization
for young people ages 14 to 20.
“Granby hasn’t had a [Venture]
Crew for many years,” said
Labonte. “We’ve been in operation again for a little over a year
and half now - and we really are
starting with nothing, no money or
gear. So far we’ve been managing
by paying for things out of pocket
or borrowing things that we need.”
While Labonte advises the
group, she does not dictate choices
on their behalf. Participants plan
agendas, fundraising efforts, community service initiatives, activities and trips amongst themselves.
For activities thus far, the group
has taken introductory scuba
diving courses, attained all-terrain vehicle certifications, gone
on numerous camping trips and
participated in a regional Venture
Crew event in the Adirondack
Mountains.
“The group of teens we have
right now is very outdoors-oriented. They love to go on adventures
and caring for the outdoors and
the environment is part of their
personal mission,” said Labonte.
On the upcoming agenda of
events, the Venture Crew has
planned a chilling February overnight camp out.
The mission of Venture Crew
is to provide positive experiences
to help young people mature and
prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. No prior
scouting experience is required
for the participant-run organization, where teens elect officials
See VENTURE, Page 20
ABOVE: Intro to Scuba
Diving was one of the
courses Venture Crew
members enjoyed.
Turley Publications
photos submitted
LEFT: Venture Crew
members visit a beekeeper, where the
crew got to get up
close and personal
with a hive.
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SENIORS
Granby Council on Aging
GRANBY - All activities take place at
the Granby Senior Center, located at 10
West State St. and are free unless otherwise noted. The COA is open Monday
through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No
membership is required to take part in the
activities/events. Anyone over 55 years of
age is welcome.
Lunch is served daily at 12 p.m.
Reservations should be made by noon
the previous day you wish to attend. The
suggested donation is $2.25. Anyone
over 60 years of age is eligible. Call the
Senior Center to make a reservation.
Transportation is available to Granby residents for $1 round trip.
Transportation is available Monday
through Friday for Granby residents.
This includes lunch, medical, activities
and shopping. They travel to Springfield,
Holyoke, Northampton, Florence,
Chicopee and all towns surrounding
Granby.
Coffee Hour every weekday at 9 a.m.
The S.H.I.N.E. Counselor is available
by appointment. Please contact the Senior
Center for assistance. Please remember
the Food Pantry is always looking for
donations of protein products, like eggs,
fish and chicken. The Food Pantry is
closed during Foot Care appointments
until 1 p.m.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Dec. 17: 9 a.m. Foot Care
by appointment, 10 a.m. Healthy Bones
and Balance exercise, 11:30 a.m. Blood
Pressure Clinic, 12 p.m. lunch – holiday
meal, 1 p.m. Holiday gift making
Friday, Dec. 18: 9 a.m. to noon
Veteran’s Agent, 12 p.m. lunch – Rainbow
Trout, 1 p.m. movie “The Christmas Box”
Monday, Dec. 21: 10 a.m. Healthy
Bones and Balance Exercise, 12 p.m.
lunch – Country style chicken, 12:30 p.m.
Granby Students sing-a-long
Tuesday, Dec. 22: 12 p.m. lunch –
stuffed shells, 12:30 p.m. quilting/needle
work, 1 p.m. cookie swap
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37. Vapor density
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41. Cologne
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44. Female horses
46. Serbian
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CROSSWORD ANSWER WILL BE FOUND IN SPORTS SECTION
Friday morning
playgroup restarts
at the Granby library
Senior Center
hosting concert,
brunch, Dec. 22
B E L C H E RT O W N – T h e
Belchertown Senior Center is holding its annual holiday concert and
brunch in conjunction with the high
school on Dec. 22 at 9 a.m.
High school students will perform a concert and provide a brunch
for seniors in the community. Call
Susan Shea-Bressette at the center
to sign up.
The school is providing transportation from the senior center to the
high school and back. Those utilizing transportation should be at the
center no later than 8:45 a.m.
GRANBY – Are you the parent or caregiver of a child age birth to 5 years old?
Head to a free parent/child playgroup, where
you and your child can play, engage in early
literacy activities, make new friends, share a
snack and have fun with stories, songs and
finger plays at circle time.
The playgroup meets at the library every
Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., no
pre-registration is needed.
There is no group when West Street
School or the library is closed. The library is
closed on Fridays, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
This program is made possible with
funding from a Coordinated Family and
Community Engagement grant from the
MA Department of Early Education and
Care, administered by the Collaborative for
Educational Services.
For more information stop in or call the
library during open hours at 413- 467-3320.
The library is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Thursdays from 1 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays
from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
CALENDAR
Thursday, Dec. 17
HOLIDAY POPS CONCERT: It's the
most wonderful time of the year – for the
annual BHS Holiday Pops concert! Join
the BHS Wind Ensemble, Honors Choir,
Big Band, Concert Band, Concert Choir,
Percussion Ensemble, and special guests,
the Belchertown Youth Singers. The evening will include an audience sing-along
and closes with the traditional "Sleigh
Ride" performed by the Symphony
Band. The fun takes place on Thursday,
Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial
Auditorium in Belchertown High School.
General admission is $5. Kids under 4 are
free. Tickets will be available at the door,
but be sure to get there early.
Saturday, Dec. 19
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA: Enjoy
“Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday, Dec.
19 at 8 a.m. at the Granby American Legion
Post 266. The Legion is located at 74
Pleasant St. in Granby. Admission is $5 per
person at the door. For more events check
out their website granbylegionpost266.
com.
HUMAN RIGHTS SHABBAT: On
Dec. 19, David Mednicoff will give
a D'Var Torah, "Jewish Ethics and other
Middle Easterners - from Joseph to the
Syrian Refugee Crisis" in honor of Human
Rights Shabbat, at the Jewish Community
of Amherst, 742 Main St., Amherst.
Services begin at 10 a.m. At the kiddish
(meal) following services, the Tikun Olam
Committee will be serving two soups from
the cookbook, Soup for Syria. Information
about how to buy the book will be available. Proceeds from the sale of the book
go to SAMS (Syrian American Medical
Society). Please bring a non-perishable
food item for the Survival Center. All welcome. For more information call 413-2560883.
Thursday, Dec. 24
C H R I S T M A S E V E S E RV I C E :
Christmas Eve service for the First
Congregational Church of W. Brookfield,
UCC, 36 N. Main St., will be at 7 p.m. on
Dec. 24. The annual Christmas pageant will
be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 20. For more
information the public can call the church
at 508-867-7078.
Tuesday, Dec. 29
HOPE’S PLACE: Hope United Methodist
Church, Main Street, Belchertown will be
hosting Hope's Place, on Tuesday, Dec.
29. The dinner, which is free. starts at 6
p.m. and will be a potluck dinner, including salad, bread and dessert. After dinner
they will have a Christmas sing-a-long with
music provided by Dave Hamelin. This is
a free meal open to the community. For
directions or questions, please contact the
church office at 413-323-7584. Come and
make new friends and enjoy the music of
the season.
Thursday, Jan. 21
A D D I C T I O N P R E S E N TAT I O N :
Residents are invited to attend a presentation with Dr. Ruth Potee regarding addiction and the brain. The event will be held
on Jan. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the auditorium at Belchertown High School.
Sunday, Jan. 31
RELAY KICK-OFF EVENT: Help paint
the world purple. A Quaboag Valley Relay
For Life kick-off event will be held on Jan.
31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Hope United
Methodist Church in Belchertown. The
snow date will be Feb. 21.
Saturday, Feb. 13
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER: BSA
Venture Crew 304 of Granby will holding its inaugural Murder Mystery Dinner
to benefit the Crew. The dinner will be
themed “Midnight at the Masquerade Ball”
and will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016
at the Hadley Farms Meeting House. The
doors will open at 6 p.m. and the murder
mystery will begin at 6:30 p.m. Although
not required, guests are encouraged to
dress up for the event – evening wear,
ball gowns, suits and tuxes. Masks will be
provided. The tickets will cost $50 with a
Holiday Special for $47 running through
Dec.20. For tickets please visit www.granbyscouts.com.
Saturday, Feb. 27
ROAST BEEF DINNER: The Granby
Veterans Memorial roast beef dinner will
be held on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Immaculate Heart of Mary hall,
located at 256 State St. Tickets are $13.
For tickets call Jason Richard at 413246-9386 or Mike Pandora at 413-2056646. All proceeds from this event will go
towards the Granby Veteran's Memorial.
ONGOING:
P R E S E R VA T I O N S O C I E T Y
MEMBERSHIP: The Granby Preservation
Society, a non-profit, is holding an ongoing membership drive. Membership
and/or donations will help preserve and
restore Kellogg Hall. For a single twoyear membership it cost $25. A family
two-year membership is $40. A business
two-year membership is $100. To join
send a note with the membership type
and payment to: Granby Preservation
Society, P.O. Box 1021, Granby, MA
01033.
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EDUCATION
Classroom calendar
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Thursday, Dec. 17
CSS, School Council meeting, 3:30 to 5 p.m.,
Principal’s Office
BHS, School Council meeting, 5 p.m., BHS library
BHS, Holiday Pops Concert, 7 p.m., Veterans’
Memorial Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 18
CSS, Banking Day
SRE, Grade 1: “It’s A Small World” Performance,
C-Side classrooms, C-Common, 10 to 11:15 a.m.
CHCS, School Banking Day
Tuesday, Dec. 22
BHS, Senior Citizens Brunch, 9 to 10:30 a.m.,
VMA/Cafeteria
Wednesday, Dec. 23 – Sunday, Jan. 3
Holiday recess – No School
CSS – Cold Spring School
SRE – Swift River Elementary School
CHCS – Chestnut Hill Community School
JBMS – Jabish Brook Middle School
BHS – Belchertown High School
BHS holding Holiday Pops Concert
BELCHERTOWN – It's the most wonderful time of the
year - for the annual BHS Holiday Pops concert!
Dig out your favorite sweater, snowflake earrings, Santa
hat, or whatever gets you into the spirit of the season and
join the BHS Wind Ensemble, Honors Choir, Big Band,
Concert Band, Concert Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and
special guests, the Belchertown Youth Singers.
The evening will include an audience sing-along and
closes with the traditional "Sleigh Ride" performed by the
Symphony Band.
The fun takes place on Thursday, Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at
the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium in Belchertown High
School. General Admission is $5, kids under 4 are free.
Tickets will be available at the door, but be sure to get
there early.
SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
Cold Spring and
Swift River School
Lunches cost $2.50. Students can
choose between the main meal or
grab and go lunch. All grab and go
lunches come with veggies, fruit
and milk. Options are: Monday:
cereal, juice, cheese stick, package whole grain snacks, low fat
yogurt; Tuesday: bagel with cream
cheese, jelly, low fat yogurt, cheese
stick; Wednesday: yogurt parfait
made with low fat yogurt, granola
and fruit, and whole grain snacks;
Thursday: ham and cheese on
whole wheat roll, package whole
grain snacks, and juice; Friday:
sunbutter and fluff sandwich, juice,
whole grain snacks
Monday, Dec. 21: Macaroni and
cheese, broccoli, peas, peaches,
milk
Tuesday, Dec. 22: Spaghetti and
meatsauce, green beans, carrots,
pineapple chunks, school baked
whole grain cookie, milk
Wednesday, Dec. 23: No school
Thursday, Dec. 24: No school
Friday, Dec. 25: No school
Chestnut Hill Community School
Lunches cost $2.60. Also available daily is cereal bowl, juice,
cheese stick, yogurt; salad meal –
garden salad with croutons, cheese
stick and yogurt; or bagel with
cream cheese, yogurt and cheese.
Other options are: Monday: tuna
wrap and bagged snack; Tuesday:
ham salad wrap and bagged snack;
Wednesday: Chicken salad wrap
and snack; Thursday and Friday:
always something extra.
Monday, Dec. 21: French toast,
sausage, syrup, yogurt or spaghetti,
dinner roll, broccoli, carrots, applesauce, milk
Tuesday, Dec. 22: Chicken patty
on a whole wheat roll, lettuce and
tomato, or cheese filled breadstick,
marinara sauce, green beans, peas,
school baked whole grain cookie,
mixed fruit, milk
Jabish Brook Middle School
Lunch cost $2.75. Also available daily is the cold alternate:
bagel, cream cheese, cereal, yogurt,
sunflower seeds and milk. Other
options are: Monday: Caesar chicken wrap; Tuesday: buffalo chicken
wrap; Wednesday: turkey bacon
wrap; Thursday: buffalo chicken
wrap; Friday: tuna salad wrap.
Monday, Dec. 21: Personal pizza
or buffalo chicken, ww roll, lettuce
and tomato, broccoli, vegetarian
baked beans, peaches, milk
Tuesday, Dec. 22: Taco salad or
chicken fajitas with brown rice, carrots, corn, mini choc. chip cookie,
milk
Wednesday, Dec. 23: No School
Belchertown High School
Lunch cost $2.75. Available daily:
Monday: Caesar chicken wrap, personal pizza; Tuesday: ham and cheese
wrap, stuffed baked potato pizza;
Wednesday: buffalo chicken wrap,
stuffed crust cheese pizza; Thursday:
chicken salad wrap, Mexican style
pizza; Friday: tuna salad wrap, cheese
max sticks w/marinara sauce
Monday, Dec. 21: Buffalo chicken pattie on roll, lettuce and tomato,
or sausage and pepper hero, pasta
salad, green beans, carrots, cookie,
pineapple chunks, milk
Tuesday, Dec. 22: Macaroni and
cheese, broccoli, vegetarian baked
beans, mixed fruit, mini choc. chip
cookie, milk, or taco bar.
Belchertown High School announces its first quarter honor roll
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown
High School has announced its first
quarter honor roll for the 2015-16
school year. The following students were
named to the honor roll.
Grade 12
High Honors: Max Ablicki, Christian
Assimus, Sylvia Braster, Franziska
Bright, Nicholas Brooks, Emma Burke,
Courtney Campbell, Spencer Caron,
Michael Chrzanowski, Liam Cleary,
Samuel Dixon, Rebecca Dolgas,
Jackson Dziel, Erin Finn, Sarah Fournier,
Jordan Gamache, Angela Grabazs,
Madeleine Hamparian, Jordan Henault,
Emma Jopson, Megan Lalumiere, Kyle
Lindholm, Shayne McConnell, Bridget
McKelvey, Jack Medina, Zoe NaglieriPrescod, Holbrook O’Neill, Dominick
Poleri, Jacob Potter, Robert Sterling,
Julia Tan and Alec Walker
Honors: Samantha Bodde, Kate
Bowers, Tyler Bradshaw, John Carpenter,
Emma Cyr, Michelle Dominque, Jazmin
Dupont, Joshua Erickson, Jason French,
Jessica Genereux, Dylan Gillen, Marion
Graves, Jillian Gummeson, Sean
Hannah, Gabrielle Hardyn, Jonathan
Ingram, Gina Jacobsen, Jacqueline
Johnson, Jack Kamins, Ryan Kearney,
Harrison Korzenowski, Jordan Kruse,
Jaclyn Lamacchia, Alex Lavigne, Ryan
McCarthy, Payton McLean, Vincent
Michaud, Makenzie Mikalunas, Mikayla
Mikalunas, Kyle Mikulski, Andrew Mitera,
Paige Murphy, Madison Newman, Avery
Orr, Kevin Ouimette, Kailey Pacheco,
Margaret Patel, Hannah Pease, Bryan
Perlak, Matthew Quinney, Elizabeth Rice,
Abigail Robinson, Sebastian Roy, Alexis
Ryan, Tatyana Ryan, Kelli Stockwell,
Nicholas Stratton, Carl Teschke and
Trent Zulkiewicz
Grade 11
High Honors: Melanie Alibozek,
Meghan Bernard, Jenna Blaine, Mikaela
Bowler, Rebecca Brozek, Kristina
Bullock, Mi Choi, Hi Chul Chung, Alexis
Cole, Matthew Davidsohn, Margaret
Dull, Gillian Follett, Kailee Freitas, Moira
Griffin, Alexandra Hoffman, Wesley Lupa,
Kimberly Majerowski, Cara McKenzie,
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Dog licenses due by Jan. 31
BELCHERTOWN – The 2016 dog licenses are
now available. All dogs over the age of six months are
required to be licensed each year by Jan. 31.
The fees are $8 for spayed or neutered and $15
if intact. Residents can go to the Town Clerk’s
Office Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
or can send a check, made payable to the Town of
Belchertown, along with a copy of the current rabies
certificate to “Town Clerk P.O. Box 629, Belchertown,
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Adaptive skating program offered at Fitzpatrick
Turley Correspondent
HOLYOKE – This winter, the
Department of Conservation and
Recreation is encouraging individuals, groups and families to bring their
family or group members out to area
ice skating rinks to receive individualized attention and have some fun on
the ice.
Holyoke’s Fitzpatrick Rink, which
is owned by the DCR, will be one of
the sites for the program this year.
Adaptive Skating is a program made
to help people with developmental
disabilities have the opportunity to go
out on the ice and enjoy it like anyone
else.
People who go out on the ice are
able to do so with assistance from
professionals and some specialized
equipment that can help certain individuals maneuver about the ice.
Marcy Marchello, who is coordinating the events in Holyoke, says the
program has been widely successful
in past years, and she is looking forward to welcoming more people to
come and experience this ice.
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“The DCR believes everyone should
have the opportunity to go out on the
ice and play, and just have fun,” said
Marchello. “And we want to help provide access to the resources people
need so they can go out on the ice.”
Equipment such as ice sleds and
modified ice walkers will be utilized.
The equipment is at the arena on a
regular basis, but DCR staff and more
professionals will be on hand to assist
individuals on the ice during four specific dates.
Marchello said the City of Holyoke
has been very supportive.
“We have our equipment there
for access,” said Marchello. “And
the city also keeps some equipment there for people to use.”
There are times the rink is open for
ice skating to the public, but the four
dates during the winter time are specifically dedicated to the adaptive
skating program.
The first date was Sunday, Dec. 13
from 1 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. The other
dates are Sunday, Jan. 17, Sunday,
Feb. 14, and Sunday, March 20, all
from 1 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Marchello says the events have
typically drawn a lot of people from
all over the region, as far north as
Amherst, and as far east as Ludlow
and Palmer. The other adaptive
skating sites are held in Fall River,
Brockton, and Revere. Holyoke is the
only Western Massachusetts site.
“It’s such a great social event,” said
Marchello. “In some cases, it helps
people who may be scared of the ice.
By coming here and getting assistance, they find out they like the ice.”
Marchello encourages anyone
interested in coming to register by
calling 413- 545-5758 or e-mailing
Marchello at marcy.marchello@state.
ma.us.
“By pre-registering, we can find
out if we need to make any further
accommodations for any of the individuals who are taking part in the
skate,” she said.
She encourages people to come out
with their entire family to take part in
the event.
Holyoke High School has utilized
the same ice in the past for its adaptive physical education program, giving their special education students
an opportunity to experience the ice.
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Tigers down Rams at Tip-Off
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
AMHERST – The South
Hadley and Granby boys basketball teams have had a healthy
rivalry over the past few years.
But last season, a matchup in the
Pioneer Valley Tip-Off has added
another element to that challenge.
The Tigers and Rams were on
the big stage at Curry Hicks Cage
on the campus of the University
of Massachusetts-Amherst last
Saturday night.
The game was close at halftime, but South Hadley managed
to break out in the second half
thanks to some great shooting by
Joe Advey, and the Tigers were
able to get past the Rams 62-49.
South Hadley will be looking
for someone to step up following the graduation of Cam Earle,
who was a three-point machine
and averaged double-digits all
last year. South Hadley is also
adjusting to a new coach in Juan
Maldonado.
After a shaky start, the Tigers
really started to put it together and
took a lead in the second quarter.
Both teams would cling to
small leads early, but two straight
3-pointers from Calvin Bridges
gave the Tigers a 21-17 lead. A
short shot by Nate Poirer and
a trey by Nathan Zayas would
extend South Hadley’s led to 2619 with 2:00 left in the first half.
Granby came back, though,
with three straight 3-pointers,
including one by Joe Desormier
at the buzzer to give the Rams the
lead back 28-27 at halftime.
They did not keep the lead for
long.
Two minutes into the third quarter, Advey scored a trey to tie the
score 30-30. Advey scored again,
giving the Tigers the lead, and
Bridges nailed a pair of free throws,
extending the lead to 34-30.
After another turnover, Advey
scored again, making it a sixpoint lead for the Tigers with
5:00 to go in the third.
Poirer nailed a key shot, and he
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
AMHERST - The Belchertown
hockey team scored at least five
goals in seven of their 11 victories a year ago.
The Orioles began the 20152016 regular season by coasting
to a 9-1 victory against Greenfield
in a Fay-Wright Conference
game at the Mullins Center practice rink, which is located on the
UMass Amherst campus, last
Friday night.
“We do have high expectations
for this season,” said Belchertown
head coach Matt Crutch. “We
were able to score a couple of
early goals in this game tonight
and we just kept building on
the lead. I also thought that we
played very well defensively. It’s
a very good way for us to start
the season.”
The Orioles, who have qualified for Western Mass. Division
3A Tournament the past two
years, are hoping to make it three
in a row this season.
“We lost to Wahconah in the
postseason tournament the past
two years and these kids are
Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli
Joe Desormier circles around the arc.
was followed by Griffin Fitzell
and Bridges late in the third to
make it an eight-point lead 42-34.
Then Bridges came through
again, hitting a pair of free throws
to make it 44-34.
Granby tried fouling their way
back into the game, but that was
not productive as South Hadley’s
defense helped keep the deficit at
10 points or more. Bridges and
Fitzell made their free throws
when they were needed, and the
Tigers evened their record at 1-1
for the season.
Advey led all scorers with
23 points, including five treys.
Bridges had 13 points and Fitzell
added 11. Granby got 16 points
from Zach Gorham. Colby
Forbush had 10 points.
See RAMS, Page 14
See HOCKEY, Page 14
Lady Rams
look to make
tourney run
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
same cause, LukeStronger.
The money raised from Monday
night’s games were donated to the
Bradley family in South Hadley.
Their son, Luke, a seventh grader
in town, is going through leukemia. He has been doing well with
his battle, Castonguay said.
“In the past, the kids have
chosen some different charities, like Griffin’s Friends,” said
Castonguay. “This year, we decided we wanted to donate to a charity locally and keep the money
in town. The Bradley family is
definitely a worthy cause.”
Bradley’s family has been
working all year on fundraising.
Bradley, a youth football player,
GRANBY - It has been almost
10 years since the Granby girls
basketball team defeated Lee
High School at the Curry Hicks
Cage to capture the Western
Mass. Division 3 championship
title for the first time in school
history.
While the Lady Rams have
played in either the Division 3
semifinals or finals at the Cage,
which is located on the UMass
Amherst campus, during the past
three years, they haven’t won
another Western Mass. title since
2007.
The Lady Rams, who finished the 2014-2015 regular season with a perfect 20-0 record,
won two postseason tournament
games before losing to Hoosac
Valley in the District finals. The
returning varsity players are hoping to make another trip to the
Cage in March.
“I’m very excited about our
chances this season,” said Tom
Burke, who’s beginning his 10th
See PUFF, Page 15
See LADY RAMS, Page 14
South Hadley’s Matt Grochowalski fights with Granby’s Zach
Gorham and Ethan King for the loose ball.
Powder Puff raises money for Bradley family
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SOUTH HADLEY – There is
nothing like a Powder Puff game
to celebrate school spirit and raise
money for a great cause.
But this year, the game changed
up a little bit.
Eric Castonguay, who serves
as the Dean of Students at South
Hadley High School and is also
the boys varsity coach, has organized the game for the past couple
of years, and invited the Chicopee
Turley Publications photo by Gregory A Scibelli and Granby girls soccer teams to
The Granby girls soccer team participate in a game to add to the
recently took part in a Powder event.
Puff football game in South
“It’s a great way to bring out
Hadley.
Successful
opening
weekend for
Orioles
some people and donate to a great
cause,” said Castonguay. “The
girls all have fun and it makes for
great entertainment.”
In the past, the juniors have
faced the seniors and Chicopee
and Granby played each other.
The juniors faced Chicopee
while the seniors faced Granby in
a change Castonguay was led by
some very tough competition.
“The game got a little too competitive between the juniors and
the seniors,” said Castonguay. “So
we thought this year we would
have them play against the other
schools”
While there was plenty of football competition on the field, all
of the teams were playing for the
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Lady Orioles
stop Senators
By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications
Sports Staff Writer
B E L C H E RTOW N - T h e
Belchertown girls varsity basketball
team rode a wave of staunch defense
in the first half on their way to a 51-38
victory over Mahar Friday night in the
season opener for both schools.
The Lady Orioles held Mahar to just
12 points in the first half and took
a 10-point lead into the locker room
before further expanding upon that
advantage with a 13-point third quarter
followed by as 16-point fourth quarter.
Kylie Lounder led all scorers for
Belchertown with a game-high 17
points. Kayla Henry also finished
in double figures as she chipped in
with 13. Jackie Johnson added nine
points, while Madison Duffy and Cara
McKenzie each had three, followed by
two from Emma Jopson and Payton
McLean.
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LADY RAMS | from Page 13
season as the Lady Rams varsity basketball
coach. “We don’t have any seniors on the
varsity team this year, but we do have a lot
of returning varsity players.”
Hoosac Valley has been a pain in the
neck for the Lady Rams during the past
couple of years. Hoosac also defeated
Granby during the 2013-2014 regular season and in a semifinal game at the Cage.
“We’ve only lost four games during
the past two years and three of them have
come against Hoosac Valley,” Burke said.
“Hoosac won the Western Mass. Division
2 title three years ago and they’ve been the
best team in Division 3 during the past two
seasons. We’re hoping that we can play
them again at the Cage again this year. It’s
probably one of the best places to play a
basketball game in Western Mass.”
The only other team to beat Granby
during the past two seasons was archrival
South Hadley in the final game of the 20132014 regular season. All four of the Lady
Rams losses were either on the road or at
the Cage. The last team to beat Granby on
their home court was Sabis by the final
score of 48-41 on Jan. 22, 2013.
The Lady Rams entered the 2015-2016
regular season with a 28-game home winning streak.
Granby also won the Central Division
league title last year with an 8-0 record, but
it probably won’t be very easy for them to
repeat as league champs this winter.
“We went undefeated in our league last
year, which will probably never happen
again. I think our league is going to be a
lot tougher this season,” Burke said. “Both
Hampshire and South Hadley have a lot of
returning players. Monson played in the
Western Mass. Division 4 finals last year
and Palmer should be a much better team
this year.”
The Lady Rams were scheduled to open
the regular season with a road game on
Monday night against Putnam, who was
the only other Western Mass. girls basketball team to finish the regular season
with an undefeated record a year ago. They
were also slated to face Chicopee, who’s
a Division 1 team, in the home opener the
following night. Granby will be playing
another home game against High School of
Commerce next Monday night before they
have eight days off.
The Lady Rams have also been invited
to play in the annual Spalding Hoophall
Classic at Blake Arena located on the
Springfield College campus. They’ll be facing Sabis at 4 p.m. on Jan. 15.
“We’ll be playing at the Hoophall once
again this year, which will be a great experience for the players because they’re treated like college players at that tournament,”
Burke said. “It’s the sixth time in the past
10 years that we’ve been invited to play at
the Hoophall.”
Burke is also a member of a committee
that helped bring the state finals to Western
Massachusetts this year. The state championship games will be played at both Blake
Arena and at the MassMutual Center in
Springfield in March.
“I think it’s appropriate that the state
finals will be held at the birthplace of basketball. In my opinion, they should be held
here every year,” Burke said. “It’s going to
be a very special experience for those teams
who’ll be playing in the state finals.”
The only players Granby lost to graduation are Holly Wardwell and Meghan
Sullivan, who’s a freshman member of the
Amherst College women’s basketball team.
“Holly played very well for us in the
final four or five games last year. She
worked very hard and did a lot of the little things,” Burke said. “Meg was just a
very special high school basketball player
and you can’t replace someone like her.
I’ve already watched her play at Amherst
College and she’s contributing to their success. I’m very proud of her.”
During her varsity career, Meg Sullivan,
who was the team captain as a senior,
helped the Lady Rams post an 86-25 overall record. She scored more than 1,300
career points.
Junior Kate Sullivan, who’s a point guard
and Meg’s younger sister, along with junior
Kate Sarnacki, who’s a forward, are the
Lady Rams co-captains this season.
“Both of them are very good team leaders just like Meghan was last year,” Burke
said. “They should also be our leading scorers this year.”
Kate Sullivan entered the regular season
with 507 career points, while Sarnacki had
scored 493 career points.
The Lady Rams only other junior is Abi
Beauregard, who’s a guard. Beauregard
wasn’t a member of the girls’ varsity basketball team a year ago, but she was a starting pitcher for the varsity softball team last
spring.
The two sophomores listed on the varsity
roster are Isabelle Shepard, who’s a center,
and Mallory Beauregard, who’s a forward.
They were both starters as freshmen.
Rounding out the varsity roster is freshman forward Maddie Sexton, freshman
guard Summer Molin, freshman guard
Trystin Burger, eighth-grader forward Nora
Young, and eighth-grader guard Kaeleigh
Croteau.
Before the Lady Rams players can think
about playing in the state finals or at the
Cage, their first goal is to win 10 games
in order to qualify for the Western Mass.
Division 3 Tournament.
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached
at [email protected].
RAMS | from Page 13
Fouls were a big problem for both
teams as both teams got into bonus
shots early in the first half. South
Hadley’s 20-point third quarter was
the big key to a Tigers win.
Maldonado said switching defensive
formations was a big adjustment in the
second half.
“We went to a man defense and
made them rush a little more,” he said.
South Hadley is 1-1 and plays
on Dec. 28 against Pioneer Valley
Regional at 7 p.m. Granby is 0-1 and
plays at home against Monson at 7
p.m. on Dec. 18.
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Griffin Fitzell sets to make a pass forward.
HOCKEY | from Page 13
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hungry this year,” Crutch said. “We
also want to battle for the league title,
which is also wide open this year.”
The other top teams in the FayWright Conference are: Chicopee,
Chicopee Comp and Amherst.
Seven different players scored a
goal in the Orioles season opening
victory led by seniors Kyle Mikulski
and Ben Magarian, who scored two
goals each.
“If we’re going to be a successful
team, we’ll need to have several different players scoring goals in each
game,” Crutch said. “We really don’t
have that one big goal scorer, who can
carry us offensively.”
The Orioles took a 1-0 lead 2:00
into the opening period following a
goal by senior Jordan Henault, which
was assisted by Magarian, who collected a total of three assists.
Henault, who’s a defender, scored
his second career varsity goal. He
scored his first goal two years ago in
an 8-3 victory against St. Mary’s of
Westfield.
The other three Orioles defensemen
are senior Christian Assimus, sophomore Nate Pacheco, and freshman
Andrew Mugford.
“We have four very good defensemen,” Crutch said. “All four of them are
going to log a lot of minutes this season.”
Junior goalkeeper Kyle Greene,
who has been a starter the past two
years, made a total of 15 saves in the
season opener.
Junior Cam Cass, who missed
almost the entire football season with
an injury, scored the Orioles second
goal less than a minute later.
The Orioles other two goals in the
opening period were scored by senior
Dylan Gillen, which was unassisted
at 9:32 and Magarian a minute later.
Magarian’s goal was assisted by junior
Zach Reidy and Assimus.
Mikulski scored the Orioles next
goal at the 5:45 mark of the second
period, which was assisted by both
sophomore Adam Mattingly and
Magarian.
Greenfield, who only won one game
a year ago, got on the scoreboard
two minutes later following a goal
by junior Zack Geyster on a rebound
shot. It was assisted by sophomore
Evan Simmons and Sean O’Sullivan,
who’s only an eighth grader.
Holding a 5-1 lead entering the final
period, the Orioles pulled away by
scoring four more goals.
Mikulski scored his second goal
of the contest less than 3:00 into the
period.
Then senior Jonathan Ingram, who’s
a first-year member of the Orioles
hockey team, netted his first career
goal, which was assisted by Gillen.
Ingram was also a key member of the
boys’ soccer team.
“Jon was our team manager last
year and he just decided to join the
team this year,” Crutch said. “He’s
probably one of the best athletes on
our team and he works very hard. He’s
going to be getting a lot of playing
time this season.”
The Orioles final two goals were
scored by Mattingly and Magarian.
The Orioles posted a 3-2 home victory against St. Mary’s the following
night. Assimus scored two goals and
Magarian added the other goal.
Belchertown is scheduled to host
Easthampton on Friday night before
facing South Hadley at the Fitzpatrick
Skating Rink in Holyoke at 3:30 p.m.
on Saturday.
Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent for Turley Publications. He can
be reached at [email protected].
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PUFFS | from Page 13
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The game was a tough one for Chicopee,
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LEGALS
OBITUARIES
DEATH NOTICES
Campeau, Henry T.
Died Dec. 12, 2015
Memorial Mass
Dec. 19, 2015
St. Francis of
Assisi Church
Mark, Wayne
Died Dec. 13, 2015
Memorial Service
Dec. 21, 2015
Massachusetts
Veterans'
Memorial Cemetery
Henry T. Campeau, 86
BELCHERTOWN – Henry T. “Pete”
Campeau, 86, passed away on Dec. 12, 2015
at home surrounded by
his loving family. He was
born in Berlin, NH on
June 27, 1929. He moved
to Lewiston, Maine at age
3, attended St. Mary's
Elementary School
and graduated from St.
Dominic High School
in Lewiston. He served
in the United States
Navy and was a Korean
Veteran. He settled in Springfield in 1952 and
became a member of Painters' Local #257 and
served an apprenticeship with Colonial Painting
Company and later worked at the Hampden
Brewing Company in Willimansett. Both companies are now out of business. Pete retired
from the Belchertown State School in 1991 in
the position of Support Services Manager. He
is survived by his wife Barbara (Desforges)
and his three children, daughters Anne Marie
Clark and husband James and Suzette Fay, and
son Paul Henri, all of Belchertown. He is also
survived by his four grandchildren, Jessica and
Angela Clark, and Monica and Brian Fay also
all from Belchertown. A Memorial Mass will
be held on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. at St.
Francis of Assisi Church. Family and friends
are asked to meet directly at church. Burial will
follow at South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
donations in Pete's memory may be made to
St. Francis Church Building Fund or Cooley
Dickinson VNA & Hospice, 168 Industrial Dr.,
Northampton, MA 01060. For more information please visit www.beersandstory.com.
Wayne Mark, 64
BELCHERTOWN – Wayne Mark, 64, died at
home on Sunday, Dec. 13. Born in Chicopee on
May 26, 1951, he was the
son of Charles and Jane
(Charron) Mark. Growing
up in Chicopee, Wayne
and his family relocated to
Belchertown in 1985. He
proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam era and
was a very patriotic man.
He worked as the service
manager at Hale Trailer
in Springfield. He was an avid 10 pin bowler
and belonged to the AMF Chicopee Lanes. He
also enjoyed a good round of golf and a Coors
Light. He will be deeply missed by his wife,
Sympathy Floral Arrangements
Custom & Traditional Designs
Randalls Farm & Greenhouse
631 Center Street, Ludlow
589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net
The
HOUSE
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR LEARNING
1479 NORTH MAIN STREET
PALMER, MA 01069 • 413-289-6091
DECEMBER CLASSES
German Bell Ornaments – 12/12
Powerpoint 2010 Plus – begins 12/14
Thoroughly Preparing a Will for You – 12/14
Holiday Gatherings Got You Stressed? – 12/14
Mail Merge – 12/15 or 12/16
Knit Increases and Decreases – begins 12/15
Leather Bracelets Projects Class – 12/15
Sit N’Stitch – 12/29
Private Excel Instruction and Microsoft Outlook 2010
for Individuals or Small Groups – call the YH for details
YELLOW HOUSE GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS
Call 413-289-6091 to register for classes
Visit www.yellowhouseccl.com
for full details of all classes
the love of his life, of 41 years, Shirley (Kenz),
along with their two sons, Wayne and his wife
Darlene, and Nathan, all of Belchertown. He
is also survived by his precious grandchildren,
which were the light of his life, Caleb, Megan
and Kate along with his honorary grandchildren, Aidan and Kiley. He will also be deeply
missed by his siblings, Larry of GA, Cindy of
HI and Gail Tanguay of Springfield and many
aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Besides
his parents, he was pre-deceased by his sister
Linda Lacky. Calling hours will be on Sunday,
Dec. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Beers and Story
Belchertown Funeral Home, 10 Maple St. A
memorial service will be on Monday at 11
a.m. at The Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial
Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be
made to the USO at www.uso.org. Please visit
www.beersandstory.com for more information.
The Sentinel
Obituary Policy
Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries.
One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name
of deceased, date of death and funeral date and
place.
The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, which
allows families to publish extended death notice
information of their own choice and may include a
photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries
should be submitted through a funeral home to:
[email protected].
Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a
death certificate and must be pre-paid.
HONORS | from Page 11
Lauryn Parent, Jillian Paterwic, Jordyn Paul, Jenna Richards,
Alison Rogalewski, Jesse Russell, Gabriella Stone, Hannah Sugrue,
Casey Waskiewicz, Sarah Woodford and Cameron Wright
Honors: Mitchell Bolton, Justin Bourque, Taylor Breveleri, Alexa
Brown, Jenna Brown, Cameron Cass, Jocelyn Cruz-Rosa, Adriana
Czarniecki, Clayton Daskam, Amanda Deauseault, Magy Elrahep,
Thomas Englert, Hypatia Forest, Haili Giglietti, Kyle Greene, Audra
Hale, Kayla Henry, Jason Jakubasz, Quinn Kenneally, Sidney Kim,
Scott Kopacz, Faith Lawless, Dennis Lelic, Allison Lukas, Gabrielle
McCormack, Kristen McNamara, Megan Mileski, Alec Morgado,
Samantha Opalenik, Airani Patel, Isabella Pelissier, Ateena Pratt,
Douglas Quinn, Jenna-Nicole Richard, Nathan Rothwell, Emma
Ruggiero-Sampson, Marissa Shaw, Natalya Siniscalchi, Brenna
Skaza, Katherine Stinson, Cameron Supple, Haley Synan, Kirsten
Tabb, Justin Vitale, Katelyn White and Sabrina Wieczorek
Grade 10
High Honors: Samantha Birks, Zachary Bonetti, Ryan Chrabascz,
Joshua Cox, Amber Cross, Olivia Duclos, Lydia Funk, Tess Gadoury,
Emily Hamparian, Erin Kandar, Kiersten Laramee, Sarah Layzer,
Parker Mas, Catherine Mastalerz, Sean McCarthy, Madeline
Medina, Mitchell Medina, Natalie Nganga, Sean O’Neill, Tyler
Pecia, Madison Perkins, Quinn Roche, Karley Roux, Elena Shippey,
Nicole Sterste, Lisa Swift, Kathryn Tauer, Mark Tharion, Nicole
Thornton, Stephanie Thrasher, Juliana Tronsky, Benjamin Wood
and Olivia Zinter
Honors: Samantha Adkins, Connor Agustin, Aaron Almeda,
Kate Assimus, Daniel Becker, Kelly Braese, Nathan Bresnahan,
Alexander Condon, Olivia Courchesne, Cameron Cyr, Morgan
Daley, Matthew DeBarge, Matthew Dixon, Corey Dolgas, Sullivan
Douglas, Aubrey Endress, Sarah Fedor, Nathan Ferrington, Morgan
Fijal, Cassidy Genereux, Aidan Griffiths, Lauren Harris, Michayla
Hosmer, Tucker Humphrey, Henry Langlois, Christopher Lapointe,
Alexander Laporte, Andrew LeBlanc, Brianna Loranger, Aidan
Lyons, Molly McBride, Dayton McCullough, Humberto Moreira,
Julia Morgado, Stephanie Nevin, Gregory Nowak, Claire Orr, Noah
Pare, Taylor Partlow, Brandon Passidakis, Abigail Patel, Emily
Robinson, Jenna Robinson, Jaxon Royal, Judith Schmidt, Eliza
Smith, Rachel Soja, Katherine St. Amand, Lily Stowe-Alekman,
Grace Terry, Olivia Turek, Jordan Viess, Nolan Vogel, Gabrielle
Wenc, Elizabeth White, Savannah Wojcik and Kyle Zielinski
Grade 9
High Honors: Enyonam Adoboe, Nova Albrecht, Adwoa AmpiahBonney, Zachary Bail, Schuyler Bright, Kirsten Burkey, Abby
Damouras, Aurelia Delaney, Madison Duffy, Kevin Fish, John
Flink, Olivia Follett, Molly Freeman Emily Gay, Garret Hussey, Ian
Kenneally, Marguerite Knapp, Iain Knight, Melissa Ligus, Colton
Loftus, Ashley McNamara, Andrew Mugford, Cameron Murphy,
Nicole Oberg, Isaac Pefaur, Ryan Potter, Cameron Szarkowski,
Samantha Teschke, Christopher Tilton, Jacob Toma, McKenna
Troy, Noah Troy, James Wang, Nathan Wright, Zachary Wrona and
Kathryn Zawistowski
Honors:Andrew Abely, Mason Ablicki, Aidan Baceski, Austin
Bagorio, Hailey Bennis, Jenna Birks, Sophie Black, Jarod Bolton,
Alison Bourdeau, Maxim Caron, Kayla Chaisson, Samuel Clark,
Rachel Connolly, Deana Duseau, Hailey Fernandes, Emily Gonthier,
Jeffrey Goodsell, Lily Guerin, Julia Gutierrez, Brenden Hurley, Emily
Krasinkiewicz, Corrin Krull, Chase Kupinsky, Connor Laflamme,
Tenzin Lodhen, Autumn Marley, Alexis Mastorakis, Erinna
McCarthy, Benjamin Newman, Kyle Overgaard, Evans Payen,
Justin Pendrick, Hannah Pepoon, Arianna Piedra, Anna-Elise Pikul,
Nastasia Robertson, Madison Slater, Emma Sousa, Alexzandra
Stewart, Alexander Szarkowski, Brian Twining and Mary Zina
LEGAL NOTICE
SNOW’S SELF STORAGE of 11 Lamson Avenue
will sell at Public Auction at
747 Bay Road, Belchertown,
MA all the personal property
stored in its facility by:
Adolf Jansen – Unit OF
#3 and OB #2
Karen Washburn – Unit
OF #10
Victoria Hubbs – Unit GF
#3
Gregory Hubbs – Unit
GB #9
Kathryn Seelie-Fields
– Unit Macro #28 and #33
Ericka Perkins – Unit
Micro #58
Indira Kris – Unit Micro
#62
Joan Hatt-Bilodeau – Unit
Large Port. #8
Non-Port #1
Non-Port #3
Non-Port #8
Sea Cont. #9
Sea Cont. #13
At 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
January 2, 2015 at the premises of snow’s self storage,
747 Bay Road, Belchertown,
MA. By Warren Schreiber,
Auctioneer, as Agent for
SNOW’S SELF STORAGE.
Snow’s Self Storage
reserves the following rights:
(1) To bid at the public
auction;
(2) To refuse any and all
bids;
(3) To cancel the auction
at any time for any reason.
12/17,12/24/15
Belchertown Conservation
Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to the authority of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 131, Section
40 (Wetlands Protection Act)
and the Belchertown Wetland
Bylaw, the Belchertown
Conservation Commission
will hold a public hearing on Monday, December
28, 2015 at 7:15 PM in
Lawrence Memorial Town
Hall, Room 101. The purpose
of this meeting is to review a
Request for Determination for
the construction of a gravel
parking area, located within
100 ft. of a wetland located
at 451 North Liberty St.,
Map 272, Lot #16.00, submitted by Thomas & Laureen
Boudreau, applicants. Any
person interested in this matter should appear at the time
and place designated.
12/17/15
Belchertown Conservation
Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
Pursuant to the authority of Massachusetts General
Laws Chapter 131, Section
40 (Wetlands Protection
Act) and the Belchertown
Wetland Bylaw, the Belchertown Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, December
28, 2015 at 7:30 PM in
Lawrence Memorial Town
Hall, Room 101. The purpose
of this meeting is to review a
Request for Deter mination
for the determination of the
100-year flood plain located
at Bardwell St., Map 268,
Lot #30.00, submitted by
Ronald Chiasson, applicant.
Any person interested in this
matter should appear at the
time and place designated.
12/17/15
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Buzzin’ from Town to Town
Classifieds
Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace
For Sale
A public service announcement
presented by your community paper
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Call (413)267-9680.
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Auctions
THE CONTENTS OF Storage unit
rented to Jamie Dubois will be
auctioned off at Secure Storage,
Southbridge Road, Warren, MA.
The date of the auction is 1/2/2016
at 9:00 am. Any questions or
inquiries call (508)320-2329.
Firewood
!!!!ALL SEASONED RED &
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CORDWOOD
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FIREWOOD
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*Also have seasoned softwood for
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Wanted
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&
COLLECTIBLES
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(Green
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Ware Rd., Rt. 9, opposite DPW).
Sat. 8:30-4:30, Sun. 12 noon-4:30.
Free coffee, hot chocolate and
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1311 Park Street (Rt. 20)
Palmer, MA 01069
Over 130 vendors
Over 8,500 Square feet
6 days a week
Tues-Sat 10-5, Sunday 11-5
Year round, all indoor
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Vendors Welcome, Apply within
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TOOLS
wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
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caps,
liners,
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HIC #118355. Fully insured.
(413)547-8500.
Instruction
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BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
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(413)967-6679.
AN EXPERIENCED, LOVING,
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MWF afternoons (12-4pm) and
TTh all day (8-4pm). Schedule
tracks college calendar. Long-term
only. Start date: mid-January
2016.
References/safety
certifications
required.
Email:
[email protected]
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20+
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
Cleaning Services
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Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
lic. & ins.
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
DRYWALL
AND
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ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
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CASH PAID FOR Smith &
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set or a box full. Call (413)2464966.
NEW
ENGLAND
ESTATE
PICKERS “in the Old Monson
Bowling Alley” We are buying
all types of Antiques and
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sorts. All Gold and Silver
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decks,
hatchways
including
concrete
step
replacement, ramps, painting,
property maintenance, after storm/
tree
cleanups.
Small
jobs
welcome.
Free
estimates.
(413)883-9033.
DANNY BOY SERVICES
Junk removed, clean outs, one
room to whole house, cellars,
sheds, even attics. You need it
clean I'm the one you need, call
Dan 413-883-5113
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
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FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
Home Improvement
C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
Call for all your needs. Windows,
siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell
CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. References.
Lic #086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS. REMODELING. Kitchens, baths.
Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, additions. Insurance work.
Fully insured. Free estimates. 413246-2783 Ron.
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
Child Services
*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone
advertising caring of children must
list a license number to do so if
they offer this service in their own
home.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
Garage Door Serv.
MENARD GARAGE DOORS
Authorized
Raynor
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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
DRUM
SET
INSTRUCTOR
Accepting New Students. Pro
Studio w/acoustic & electric drum
& hand percussion based in
Hardwick. Need drum set lessons
for any age or ability level in the
Ware
and
Hardwick
area?
Drummer with 30 years of
performance
and
teaching
experience now accepting more
students. First trial lesson is free.
Professional
teaching
studio
based locally within 10-15 miles.
Call (508)867-3784 for more
information.
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
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Landscaping
**ALL SEASON**
Specializing
shrub trimming, pruning, design,
deliveries,
loader,
backhoe,
insured. Professional. Please call
Bob (413)537-5789 (413)5387954.
Music
GIVE THE GIFT of music.
Piano/Voice lessons. $15 per 1/2
lesson given in Monson. Over 25
years of teaching experience. Call
Ellis at 475-201-9819.
Painting
KEN’S PAINTING SERVICES
Interior/ exterior painting and
staining, wallpaper removal and
repairs, quality products and
workmanship. Free estimates.
(413)896-8264.
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.
SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25
years experience. Commercial,
residential. Insured. Shingles,
single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel,
slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency
Repairs.
(413)536-3279,
(413)348-9568, (413)204-4841.
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service,
Palmer,
Monson,
Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now
limited space available. (413)5195439.
Tree Work
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.
ATEKS TREE- HONEST, quality
tree service. From pruning to
house lot clearing. Fully insured.
Free estimates. Firewood sales.
(413)687-3220.
Tree Work
LYROM
TREE
SERVICE
Affordable quality tree service.
Fully insured. Office (413)9675888,
Cell
(413)478-7100.
www.lyromservices.com
Pets
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
RETIRED RACING
GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE
FOR ADOPTION
spayed/neutered, wormed,
shots, heartworm tested,
teeth cleaned
Make a Fast Friend!
Greyhound Options Inc.
Call Mary at 413-566-3129
or Claire at 413-967-9088
or go to
www.greyhoundoptions.org.
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
3 PEOPLE NEEDED to assist
manager for a busy local office.
Must have reliable transportation.
To
inquire
about
available
positions please call (413)2899733
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
FULL-TIME/ PART-TIME CUSTOMER Service positions available
for busy local office. Please call
immedately (413)289-9733.
INSTRUCTOR/DIRECT
CARE
$12.00/HOUR
No
weekends,
nights or holidays. A temporary
part-time 27.5 hours/week position
is available in our day program
serving adults with developmental
disabilities, located in Hadley. 1
years experience required with
this population, as well as good
writing skills. Fax Resumés to
877-335-2682
email
[email protected]
EOE/AA/ADA. No Phone calls
please.
INSTRUCTORS (SUMMER,
PART-TIME)
Holyoke
Community College is seeking
experienced Minecraft and STEM
youth educators for the months of
July
and
August.
Classes
run 9am-4pm, Monday -Friday. To
apply,
go
to: www.hcc.edu/careers, (NonCredit) Summer 2016 Youth
Program Instructors.
MACHINE OPERATOR. CANDIDATES will operate and tend
machines that produce tools.
Micrometer reading ++, Read
blueprints ++ 7am to 3:30pm, 40
hrs Apply in person F&D Tool,
2044 Bridge St., Three Rivers
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
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Mobile Homes
For Rent
BARRE - 24x48 DOUBLE WIDE
home within Waterwheel Village.
A 55+ Community.
Open
kitchen/living room with fplc. and
breakfast bar. 3 brs., and 2 full
baths includes master with jet tub,
sep. laundry room (W/D to stay)
10x20 deck is secluded with trees,
a detached 1 car garage/carport.
Also feature 10x18 storage shed.
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Store. Asking $89,900 Call Paul,
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TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
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800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
For Rent
LOCAL REAL ESTATE
EXPERTS LOOKING FOR
A FEW HOUSES
TO SELL!!!
UNITED PERSONNEL IS seeking
qualified machine operators for an
exciting opportunity in Palmer.
Must have 2+ years of machine
operating experience, as well as
experience with operating a
forklift. Applicants should also
have the ability to pass a drug
screen and background check.
Please
apply
at
www.unitedpersonnel.com and
call 413-527-7445 to schedule
your interview today!
Business Opp.
FOR SALE- PETERSHAM/ Barre
Line. Full service restaurant with 2
room gift shop. Licenses: Full
alcohol pouring, Lottery, Keno
screen, entertainment, outdoor
picnic area with waterfall. Now
only open Sundays 10-3. Plenty of
growth potential. Asking only
$24,900. Call Paul. (978)3553454.
Real Estate
HARDWICK: (2) three bedroom,
two bath condos, central air, off
street parking. $119,900 each.
We are selling all Our Listings!
If you want it sold
Call The GOLD!!!
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
Alan Varnum
Bruce Martin
Joe Chenevert
Michael
McQueston
978-434-1990
413-967-5463
413-477-8780
508-612-4794
508-867-2727
508-523-0114
508-331-9031
508-362-0533
Mobile Homes
MONSON 1988 2 bedroom,
14’x60’, breakfast bar, cathedral
ceilings, new carpet, patio, shed,
convenient to Pike. $49,500. 413593-9961
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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.
WARE- SPACIOUS 2 bedroom
apartment. First floor & lower
level. Large kitchen with large full
bath with large additional storage
area included. No pets. Water,
sewer and trash removal included.
Propane heat. $700 per month.
First and security. (413)967-7772
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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
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WARE 56 NORTH STREET, 4
ROOM, 2 bedroom. Bi-level, W/D
hook-ups in apt.. Available now
$750/mo
References
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(978)355-6582
2005 CHEVY CAVALIER 2 door
LS Sport Coupe, power windows,
air, cruise control, sunroof, spoiler,
16” chrome wheels. 59,000
original miles. $5,000 (413)2835037
WARE TWO BR, 2nd fl. $700.
Clean, safe, sunny, yard, deck,
laundry,
parking.
Close
to
downtown. Call (508)867-3823.
No Pets
WARE- TWO BEDROOM, second
floor. Nice apartment/ all electric.
No pets. First & last, $800/ mo
Call (413)967-3976.
WARREN 3 BR large apt. 1.5
bath, appliances, w/d hook-up,
basement, nice yard overlooking
river. No smoking. No pets. $825/
mo (413)477-6030
WARREN
SMALL
2
room
efficiency apt., 1st floor, off-street
parking, appliances included. No
pets. $410/mo First, last required.
(774)289-2360, 508-248-6229.
WARREN- VERY SPACIOUS 2
bedroom, open floor plan, gas
heat, stove, refrigerator. Must see.
First, Last, References (413)4367252.
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OUR CLASSIFIEDS ARE ONLINE 24/7 AND REACH 50 COMMUNITIES EVERY WEEK!
Springfield Symphony Chorus
sets winter audition date
SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield
Symphony Chorus, with Nikki Stoia as
director, will hold auditions on Tuesday,
Jan. 5 from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at the First
Lutheran Church, 1810 Northampton St.,
Holyoke.
This year's schedule will feature performances with guest conductors and
with Maestro Kevin Rhodes and the
Springfield Symphony Orchestra of the
following: Feb. 27, "Porgy and Bess"
excerpts, and two performances of the
Faure "Requiem" on May 7 and May 14,
(with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
and the Pioneer Valley Symphony respectively).
Please bring a short piece to perform for
us, preferably in one of the following lan-
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funded non-profit corporation, has
been helping others help themselves
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guages: Latin, Spanish, Italian, German,
French or Hebrew (please bring a legible
piano part for Ms. Stoia, who will provide
accompaniment).
A solo piece in English will be listened
to, but one of the above-mentioned foreign
languages is preferred. Auditions are painless, but please be prepared to vocalize and
sight read. As part of the audition process,
potential members are asked to check their
calendars to ensure the rehearsal and concert schedule will fit into their calendar,
so please bring a personal calendar to the
audition for reference.
Interested singers can email their name,
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routine car maintenance. Free
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ALIX & SONS COMPUTER
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Sales and Accessories, PC
Diagnostic Repairs and
Upgrades, On Site Work,
Home or Office. 40 Daniel
Shays Highway. 413-323-1122.
John Alix, Owner.
BELL & HUDSON IN SURANCE AGENCY INC., 19
North Main St., Belchertown,
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800-894-9591. Fax 413-3236117. Home, auto, life, financial services, commercial,
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town. Sche duling appointments Monday-Friday, 8 am to
4pm. Call 413-323-9966.
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certified. Brian Wilson, owner.
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WELDING
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HALL FOR RENT All functions.
Kitchen available. Seating for
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Call (413) 467-9545.
BOARDING
BELCHERTOWN BOARDING
KENNEL offers quality boarding for dogs & cats. We are
breeders of AKC Australian
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btownboardingkennel.com
HAIRDRESSER
COUNTRY STYLIST, 171
Federal St., Belchertown. 413323-6012. Great cuts for men
and women $15.00. A full service hair salon. Open Tue-Sat.,
evening hours available.
HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING
WHITING ENERGY, Est. 1870.
Complete Fuel Oil Heating
Service. 24 hr. 7 days a week
service. Call 413-323-5737.
OUTDOOR POWER
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BOYDEN & PERRON INC.
Sales and service, Toro,
Wheel Horse, Scag, Jonsered,
Residential and Commercial.
41 South Whitney St., Amherst,
since 1956. Call today. 2537358.
ROOFING
ROBERTS ROOF CO., INC.
Trusted name for over 38
years. Commercial, industrial, residential. Specializing in
shingles, slate copper work,
historical restoration, flat roofing. Snow Removal. Fully
licensed. Free estimates. 413283-4395
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Handcrafting
VENTURE | from Page 9
ORNAMENTS
The finished
product is rag and
cone ornaments.
GHA sponsors time-old tradition
GRANBY – For hundreds
of years people have been
decorating their home and
Christmas trees with ornaments to capture the magic
and excitement of the holidays. The Granby Historical
Association recently paid
homage to the tradition by
making 18th and 19th century
style ornaments.
Jennifer Bail-Chauvin
taught participants how to "up-
cycle" fabric scraps into ball
ornaments. Scrapbook paper
pieces were used to create
cone ornaments ready to fill
with goodies.
The Granby Historical
Association sponsored the
class, which was held at the
Granby Library, free and open
to the public. Keep an eye on
local television Channel 15 for
upcoming Granby Historical
Association events.
HISTORIC BOARD | from Page 1
pertaining to its historically-significant past
– to help explain state laws governing officially-designated historic districts.
“I want to go back and get a new start
and I intend to meet with the Select Board
and wanted you (referring to the district
commission members) to understand the
background,” said district commission Chair
Gayle Demary at the Dec. 8 meeting in the
old Carnegie Library.
Last week’s meeting began with a bumpy
start after alternate member Steve Nally,
also the town treasurer, citing advice by
Town Administrator Chris Martin, demanded he be given voting rights on any decision reached by the district commission that
night. Demary rejected his bid, saying alternate members can participate in discussions,
but she was obliged to give alternate members the right to vote only in case of a lack
of quorum or a tie vote.
Beck recounted that Barry incompletely
filled out the application while the district
commission meeting was going on, then
“threw it at us. When we said we were not
supporting it, he was upset and walked
away.”
The controversy, Beck said, stems from
that moment.
State law requires that a hearing on a valid
application be scheduled within 14 days for
a large project that would significantly affect
abuttors. After a hearing, the district commission would have 60 days to issue a decision on an application.
Beck said he hand-delivered letters from
the district commission stating that the commission needed more information on the
application to the Select Board office on
Jan. 6, 2014. Neither Select Board executive secretary Cathy Leonard or Martin were
present at that time, but he spoke with the
building inspector.
He said he placed the letters in a mail slot
marked for the Select Board because there
was nobody in the office to give them to.
The Select Board maintains that the commission did not receive the letters, and that
the board failed to comply with the 14-day
period to notify abuttors of a public hearing.
“Is the denial of that night, and (that) is
in the minutes of that meeting, sufficient to
prove the board denied the application for
hardship within 14 days?” Beck said.
Lajoie said the district commission was
Turley Publications photos submitted
Tina Aurnhammer and Cindy Watson work on their rag
ornaments.
not bound by the time frame because the
application lacked required information and
therefore was not valid.
Katherine “Kat” Morris, the newest district commission member appointed by the
Select Board in September, argued that the
failure to respond in writing to the Select
Board within 14 days meant that the “failure
to act” provision in state law would force a
court decision in favor of the Select Board.
She said given the failure of the former
district commission to act within the parameters of state law, the district commission’s
only choice was to approve the application of
hardship, take out the artifacts for the building, find a company to move the building
off-site and allow construction of a planned
memorial to town veterans on the land.
The Select Board maintains it filed an
application for demolition on June 13,
2013, following a Town Meeting vote earlier that year that appropriated money for
demolition. That application cannot be
found by either the Select Board or the district commission.
An analysis of the district commission
minutes show long gaps between meetings
and general inactivity of the commission
from 2010 to 2013, and that the district commission in June 2013 consisted of just two
members.
All members of the district commission
present agreed that mistakes were made
by both the Select Board and district commission, and that money must be secured
to allow official correspondence to be sent
by registered mail. The district commission
currently has no budget.
District commission members Bob Camus
and alternate member Lisa Petraglia also
attended the meeting.
A Survey Board appointed by the Select
Board last year reported serious structural
issues with the building and set a price of
$590,000 to $800,000 to make the building suitable for municipal uses which the
gift of the property from the Aldrich family
stipulates.
The district commission maintains that
the building is sound, based on an evaluation
by the town’s former building inspector and
district commission member Dave Carmen,
an architect.
“The building inspector and Dave Carmen
did a walk-through and said the building
is sound, the roof is good and it could be
standing another 100 years,” Beck said.
and assign responsibilities
under their own accord.
Ve n t u r e C r ew 3 0 4 i s
recruiting more members—
hoping to grow the group
in size.
F u n d r a i s i n g e ff o r t s
such as “Midnight at the
Masquerade Ball” will alleviate the cost of gear for
camping trips and other
adventures for the Venture
Crew. Fundraising will
also aid the planning of
an extensive travel trip in
2017—still in the beginning stages of planning.
“As you can imagine,
planning any lengthy trip
is very expensive,” said
Labonte. “The members
aren’t sure where they want
to go yet, but there have
been ideas both in the U.S.
and international. They’re
still deciding, but to make
it possible they want to be
adamant about fundraising
now.”
Tickets for the masquerade mystery dinner, to be
performed by Boston-based
improvisational actors from
The Murder Mystery Co.,
are $47 each if bought by
Dec. 20, and $50 beyond
the aforementioned promotional date. Tickets can
be ordered and donations
can be placed at www.granbyscouts.com.Tickets are
non-refundable and will be
processed through PayPal.
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