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SENTINEL
Seniors learn
to file their life
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
BELCHERTOWN – Senior citizens learned recently that keeping a small File of Life in their
home with their medical history
and current medications can help
aid in the efficiency of care if an
emergency were to happen.
During a special presentation at the senior center, programs and volunteer coordinator Susan Shea-Bressette talked
with seniors about the File of
Life program, which is offered
through TRIAD. The File of Life
is actually a small file in which
pertinent medical information is
stored. The file is placed inside
a magnetic folder and is recommended to be placed on the person’s refrigerator. When medical personnel or police arrive at
the home for an emergency they
often will look to see if there is a
File of Life.
Belchertown Fire Capt. Craig
Bodamer said the files are very
helpful during medical emergencies because whether the person
is conscious or unconscious, the
medications are listed as well as
Buddies dish up variety
during show
BELCHERTOWN – The
Belchertown High School
Buddies brought down the
house on Friday night during
the review of the annual variety show, dishing up a mix of
singing, dancing and musical
talents.
Prior to the show, this
reporter sat down with
Buddies President and
senior Allison Laughner
to talk about her involvement with Buddies and
the steps it takes to put the
show together.
How long have you
been involved with
Buddies?
Laughner said she
joined the Buddies
club her freshman year,
but it was last year when she
See FILE, Page 8
GRANBY – Superintendent
o f S c h o o l s D r. I s a b e l i n a
Rodriquez resigned last week to
take a top statewide administrative post in special education for
the Connecticut Department of
Education.
Rodriguez, superintendent
since 2010, said she will leave
her job here in mid- to late
March. She will take the post
of Bureau Chief of Special
Education where she will be
responsible for compliance and
monitoring special education in
Connecticut.
“I will support the special education directors statewide and
monitor compliance, implement
state and federal regulations and
work with other departments in
Turley Publications photo by Susan Swift
Some comic relief is provided between
acts at the Buddies Variety Show.
BELCHERTOWN – The cost
of keeping the Family Center
open should be shared equally
by the general municipal and
school budgets under a proposal
by the Board of Selectmen to the
School Committee.
The proposal was made by
Selectmen Chair Brenda Aldrich
at the school board meeting on
Jan. 13 during a presentation
by Family Center Director Lori
Allen.
The school committee provided Allen warm support for her
work at the center, located at the
former Franklin Street School,
which was nearly closed last
year after it received no funding
in the current year’s town budget. Its $4,700 in fuel and utility
bills are currently funded by private donations and fundraisers.
A grant through the center for
Educational Services provides a
stipend for Allen. Town Meeting
in December agreed to install a
See CENTER, Page 7
Icy conditions pile up accidents
Granby schools’ chief
resigns to take Conn. post
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
Family Center
cost sharing
proposed
By Walter Hamilton
Correspondent
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
See BUDDIES, Page 12
Volume 99 • Number 43
Thursday, January 22, 2015
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
the state,” she said.
She described the move as a
return to her beginnings in education 30 years ago as one of the
first special education teachers
in Springfield. From that job,
she then became a supervisor of
special education in Springfield.
After that, she was director of
pupil services, a special education position, in Northampton
for 11 years before becoming
superintendent there. She served
for 6½ years in that post before
coming to Granby.
She announced her resignation at the School Committee
meeting on Jan. 12. Connecticut
officials had interviewed her and
offered her a job that same day.
She said she wished she could
have given a longer notice, but
See RESIGN, Page 8
S
BELCHERTOWN – Icy conditions on Sunday caused close to
two dozen motor vehicle accidents
in Belchertown, including one
rollover on Ware Road, according
to police.
Police started receiving calls
at 7:55 a.m. on Sunday, said
Belchertown Police Sgt. Bruce
J e n k s , a n d t h ey c o n t i n u e d
throughout the day and evening at
a rate of almost one per hour. The
last call was made around 6 a.m.
on Monday morning in which
a truck hit a pole on Bardwell
Street. Police were still on scene
Monday close to noon removing
the pole, which had landed on the
truck.
In total Jenks said local police
responded to 21 accidents or
vehicles off the road in a 22-hour
period. He said there were no
major injuries in the accidents that
Belchertown personnel responded
Turley Publications photo courtesy of Tyler Bridges
Massachusetts State Police respond to a rollover accident
on Ware Road on Sunday.
to, however the rollover handled
by Mass. State Police had serious
injuries.
Trooper Matt Guarino, who
works in the media relations
office for the Mass. State Police,
said Trooper Jeffrey Marsh, out
of the Belchertown barracks,
responded to the accident at 11:10
a.m. on Sunday in the area of 392
Ware Road. Belchertown Fire
Department was on scene already
and extricating the operator.
Guarino said the vehicle, a 1995
Chrysler Cirrus, was operated by
62-year-old Frederick Villar, of
See ACCIDENTS, Page 7
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Puck time on Lake Arcadia
The
Sentinel
Obituary
Policy
Belchertown
meetings
Thursday, Jan. 22
6 p.m. – Council on Aging at Senior Center
Monday, Jan. 26
7 p.m. – Conservation Commission at Town Hall
7:30 p.m. – Board of Selectmen at Town Hall
Tuesday, Jan. 27
6 p.m. – Board of Assessors at Town Hall
7 p.m. – Pathfinder Reg. Voc. Tech HS Dist.
Committee at Pathfinder conference room
7:30 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 on the
town’s website 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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BHS alum and current BHS hockey players enjoy puck time on
the ice at Lake Arcadia.
Relay for Life is ‘Celebrating More Birthdays’
BELCHERTOWN – Join the Relay for
Life of Quaboag Valley in its kickoff celebration on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 3
p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church,
31 Main St. in Belchertown. There will be
light refreshments served. The snow date is
Feb. 15. Visit www.relayforlife.org/quaboagvalleyma for more information. RSVP
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
PAGE Belchertown students get their study on
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Correspondent
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BELCHERTOWN – Last Sunday
and Monday, the Clapp Memorial
Library opened its doors to
Belchertown High School students
to aid in their preparation for midterm or final examinations.
Yo u t h L i b r a r i a n J e n n i f e r
Whitehead monitored the study
sessions, including one held on
Sunday afternoon in advance of
the New England Patriots AFC
Championship game.
“We have been holding these
study sessions before mid-terms
for the past three years,” said
Whitehead. “They have been pretty
successful and help a lot of students
get some good studying in before
their exams start.”
With a full weekend and the
holiday on Martin Luther King,
Jr. day, there is no access to the
Belchertown High School library
or resources for students to get help
studying for exams.
“It does not take much for us
to open up the library and make
it available to the students,” said
Whitehead. “It is something our
director (Sheila McCormick) wanted to do when she took over the
library.”
The library is not normally open
on Sunday, but Whitehead and a
couple of tutors were available
to help out. During the past three
years, the library has connected
with some tutors, older students,
and professors from nearby UMassAmherst, all who volunteer to
spend time with the students help-
Cam Wright, 16, a sophomore, tutors Stephanie Thrasher,
15, left, and Ryan French, 14, right, in Spanish.
ing them prepare.
Whitehead said the program
has gotten great support from the
high school, including Principal
Christine Vineaux, who sent out
information about study sessions
with her announcements about the
mid-term exam schedule.
Students who seek specific tutoring, made appointments with the
tutors. Whitehead asked those students to come prepared with specific questions or with a particular
goal.
“Obviously they can’t teach
them an entire semester’s worth of
information in one session, but they
can help them prepare and focus
on things they are having trouble
with,” said Whitehead.
Erika Hamilton, a resident of
Belchertown and a microbiology
professor at UMass, spent part of
her Sunday ready to help high
school students.
“I think it is a great idea and
something students should take
advantage of,” said Hamilton. “For
some of these students, I think it
can be helpful to learn something
from someone else who maybe
presents it in a different way.”
While some come to receive help
from tutors, others just bring their
books and notes to the library and
have a quiet place to study.
Emily Hamparian, 15, a freshmen at Belchertown High, brought
her Earth Science materials to the
library. She has been studying
earthquakes and plate tectonics.
She chose the session at the library
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Stephanie Thrasher, 15, another
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“I thought it would be a good
opportunity to go over some things
and get ready,” said Thrasher.
Whitehead says finals were
scheduled to start on Tuesday and
go through the rest of the week. She
says the library is open throughout
the week for students to come take
advantage of the resources there or
a quiet environment to study.
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Community
Burning season beginning
BELCHERTOWN – Open air burning season
for domestic tree trimmings began Jan.15 and runs
through May 1. A written permit is required from the
Belchertown Fire Department at 10 North Main St. and
may be obtained Monday through Friday form 8 a.m. to
2 p.m. and on Saturdays, starting Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to
noon. The permit fee is $10 for the entire season.
Due to recent changes in federal air quality standards,
the MassDEP will only allow activation of burning permits for one day at a time, based on weather condition.
Residents must activate their permit each day that they
want to burn by calling 413-323-7571 during normal
business hours (as listed previously).
Renewal requests left on the answering machine are
invalid. For more information, please contact the fire
department at 413-323-7571.
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Belchertown rec. dept. offering activities
B E L C H E RT OW N – T h e
Belchertown Recreation Department
is offering the following activities. To
find out more about any of the activities or to register visit the department
on State Street.
BEYOND BOUNDARIES
FITNESS: Beyond Boundaries Fitness
is designed to get you fit and motivated to stay fit. This program provides
the participants with one hour of fun,
intense physical exercise, under the
direction of fully qualified and licensed
fitness instructors. Two days a week
involve a variety of exercise. Trainers
cater to all fitness levels.
WHO: Individuals age 16 to adults
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays
5:30 to 6:30 a.m., Jan. 27 through Feb.
12. Additional sessions offered.
COST: $85
DEADLINE: Saturday before the
session begins.
LEARN TO SWIM LESSONS:
Children must be at least 3 years of age
and potty-trained, able to separate from
parent and take instruction from another
adult.
WHEN: Wednesday Nights: Jan. 28,
Feb. 4, 11 and 18
COST: Levels 1 and 2 $35, Level
3 $40
TAI CHI:Tai Chi is an ancient
Chinese martial art used for centuries
to relax the body and mind, improve
balance and mental clarity, strengthen
the body, increase stamina, decrease
stress and enhance the overall quality of
life. Its rhythmic movements establish
a mind body connection that creates an
overall sense of wellbeing similar to
yoga. It is good for people of all ages
and physical levels. It can be modified
to suit the needs of an individual. Tai
Chi is a skill that will last a lifetime.
WHO: Individuals 18 and older
WHEN: Thursday evenings, 6 to 7
p.m., Feb. 19 through March 26
COST: $65
CUPCAKE CREATIONS: It’s fun
and easy to decorate sweet and delicious
cupcakes. In this workshop children will
learn that its easy to make cupcakes and
fun to decorate them. They will bake
cupcakes, mix the perfect icing, learn
how to use a pastry bag and learn basic
decorating techniques. At the end of
the day participants will be able to take
home their creations to share with their
family. Space is limited.
WHO: Boys and girls ages 6 to 8
WHEN: Be My Valentine on
Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 3:15 to 5:30
p.m.; Bunny Tails on Tuesday, March
24 from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.
COST: $18 per session
DEADLINE: Saturday before the
session begins.
ages 9 and 10 on Thursday and Friday,
Feb. 19-20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
COST: $35 for two-day session
DEADLINE: Thursday, Feb. 12
SAFE SITTER: Safe Sitter is
a medically accurate, hands-on class
that teaches participants how to handle
emergencies while home alone or caring for children. They will learn what to
do when a child chokes, safety for the
sitter, how to call for emergency help,
babysitting business skills, basic child
care skills, such as diapering and feeding, and how to entertain children and
keep them safe.
WHO: Boys and girls ages 11-13
WHEN: Saturday, March 7 from 9
a.m. to 3 p.m.
COST: $60 includes supplies
DEADLINE: March 4
BEGINNERS BATON
WHO: Boys and girls age 4 and older
must be 4 years of age or older by Sept.
1, 2014.
WHEN: Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:15
p.m., Jan. 27 through May 19
COST: $70 per session.
YOGA: Hatha yoga is an ancient
practice of movement that brings openness and vitality to the body while quieting the mind. This mixed level course
will introduce basic yoga postures and
theories. Attention is given to breathing
and relaxation along with instruction in
traditional postures to build flexibility,
strength and balance. You do not have
to be flexible, strong, or very fit to enjoy
yoga as each participant is encouraged
to move at their own pace.
WHO: Individuals 18 and older
WHEN: Wednesday evenings from
6 to 7:15 p.m., Feb. 25 through April 1;
Saturday mornings from 9 to 10:15 a.m.
from Feb. 28 through April 4.
COST: $55
S N OW S H O E I N G / W I N T E R
WALK: Let the snow come! This is
the perfect time for children to enjoy the
outdoor winter wonderland and wildlife
while breathing fresh air. These twohour hikes will include some fun winter
games. The new snowshoes are lightweight and easy to maneuver. Weather
permitting, snowshoes will be supplied
with a weight restriction of 80 lbs or
less. Participants are welcome to bring
their own snowshoes. If there is no
snow, we will hike. (Boots/hiking boots
are a must)
WHO/WHEN: Boys and girls ages 5
to 8 on Monday and Tuesday, Feb.16-17
from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; boys and girls
‘The Rescue of Angeline Palmer’
at the Stone House
BELCHERTOWN – The Stone
House Lecture Series presents
“The Rescue of Angeline Palmer”
by Cliff McCarthy on Thursday,
Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Stone
House Museum, 20 Maple St.
In the spring of 1840, prominent
Belchertown attorney and businessman, Mason Shaw schemed to
transport his 10-year-old, African-
American servant girl, Angeline
Palmer, to Georgia in order to sell
her into slavery. Only a daring
rescue by members of Amherst’s
black community saved her from
this fate.
McCarthy, Stone House archivist, will present the story and
some new-found research into the
matter.
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
Ice fishing derby set for Sunday
Police Logs
By Aimee M. Henderson
[email protected]
BELCHERTOWN
GRANBY
The Belchertown Police Department
responded to 286 calls during the week of
Jan. 12 – Jan. 18 The department made two
arrests. Those arrested appear in court at
a future date and are innocent until proven
guilty.
The Granby Police Department responded to 172 calls during the week of Jan.
9 – Jan. 15. The department made three
arrests. Those arrested appear in court at
a future date and are innocent until proven
guilty.
ARRESTS
Thursday, Jan. 15
2:44 p.m. – Scott H. Belanger, 28, of 377
Bardwell St., Belchertown, was arrested for
a warrant.
Friday, Jan. 16
1:03 p.m. – James S. Voorhies, 47, of 38
Hawley St., Northampton, was arrested for
a warrant.
ARRESTS
Saturday, Jan. 10
3:10 a.m. – Ralph Guisti Jr., 54, of 565
George Hannum Road, Belchertown, was
arrested for operation under the influence
of alcohol.
INCIDENTS
Monday, Jan. 12
1:20 p.m. – Assist citizen on Sabin
Street.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
12:18 p.m. – Larceny under $250.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
9:20 p.m. – Assist fire/EMS with structure fire on Jabish Street.
Thursday, Jan. 15
1:51 p.m. – Breaking and entering vehicle/boat nighttime for felony and larceny
over $250 on Fuller Street.
Friday, Jan. 16
8:33 a.m. – Assist fire/EMS – overdose.
Saturday, Jan. 17
9:10 p.m. – Assist citizen.
•
Monday, Jan. 12
2:54 p.m. – Arnaldo L. Dejesus, 28,
of 124 Champlain Ave., Springfield was
arrested for revoked license.
Thursday, Jan. 15
8:13 a.m. – Jennifer Houle, 35, of 17
North St., South Hadley, was arrested for
a warrant.
INCIDENTS
Friday, Jan. 9
12:37 p.m. – Two-car accident on Carver
Street.
Saturday, Jan. 10
4:52 p.m. – Two-car accident at East
State Street and School Street.
5:27 p.m. – Vehicle went off the road on
Harris Street.
Sunday, Jan. 11
2:36 a.m. – Vehicle went off the road and
struck a fence at School Street and East
State Street.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
8:43 a.m. – Vehicle versus utility pole on
Taylor Street.
Free pet exams for low income seniors
BELCHERTOWN – Second Chance
Animal Shelter will be at the Belchertown
Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 4 from 1
to 3 p.m. offering free pet veterinary exams
for low income seniors, including vaccines.
The program is part of their “Home Bound
to the Rescue Program.”
Dogs must be on a leash and cats in car-
Amy’s Animals
Grooming Services
170 Jackson St.
Belchertown
•Basic Grooming
•Cuts & Trims
•Shave Downs
•Nail Care
•Flea & Tick Baths
•Elaborate Styles
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riers. Please call Bill at 413-323-0420 ext.
503 or Susan ext. 501 for details.
The program will offer free veterinary
exam, free rabies and distemper vaccines
(if needed), free flea treatment (if requested), free nail trim if needed and free toy for
participants.
Please bring all prior vaccine history.
The cool weather is coming!
Avoid cold showers
and cold mornings!!
It’s time to schedule your
Annual Oil System Tune-up
& Fill Your Tank!
BELCHERTOWN – The Tri-Lakes
Watershed Association is gearing up for
its 20th annual Ice Fishing Derby this
Sunday, and is expecting to draw another
large crowd to Lake Metacomet where
one trout will be tagged at $2,000.
Sean Gallagher, president of the association, said this year’s derby appears to
be a go-ahead, with the ice on the lake
a needed eight inches thick. Last year
the derby was cancelled following a brief
January thaw. It was never rescheduled.
In case of another thaw, new this year is a
“no-ice” date for Sunday, Feb. 8.
“The lake is looking good and we are
optimistic it will be on schedule,” said
Gallagher, who added that the association will be out on Saturday dropping the
tagged trout into the lake. One trout will
have a hefty $2,000 prize, while five others will be tagged at $100 each. There will
be 21 other cash prizes however amounting to over $800.
First, second and third place prizes for
size will be awarded for salmon, bass,
pickerel and trout. First and second prizes for size will be awarded for yellow
perch, white perch and calico bass. Prizes
will also be awarded for biggest bullhead
and punkin seed, and first fish to register.
The club trophy will also be handed out.
Gallagher said there will also be raffles
throughout the day, including a power
auger. Hamburgers and hot dogs will also
be for sale.
Gallagher said registration is still open,
and is on a first-come, first-served basis
until the association reaches 400. Preregistration is $15 and registration the day
of the event (if available) is $20. The first
50 children (ages 6-13) registered with an
adult are guarenteed a trophy. Their registration is $12.
Gallagher is expecting a large turnout this year and is certain people will be
camping out the night before to claim their
stake on the ice. He said others will likely
arrive by 4 a.m., however drilling is not
permitted until after 5:30 a.m. as a courtesy
for those who live on the lake. Fish check
in will be from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Entry is at the boat ramp on Bay Road
and Poole Road in Belchertown.
Tri-Lakes Watershed Association has
announced the following Ice Fishing
Derby rules:
All state laws apply; officials’ decision
is final; only registered fishermen are eligible cash prizes; fish must be weighed
and measured before 2 p.m.; only live fish
are eligible’ no eels; remove trash from
the ice and take it home; no electronic
devices for fish finders can be used; no
open fires on the ice; no drilling before
5:30 a.m. and please use sani-cans.
All people using all-terrain vehicles
and snowmobiles - at their own risk on
the lake - must wear helmets and observe
safety rules and Massachusetts state laws.
To register for the derby contact Jessica
Gallagher at 413-336-4998.
Belchertown Historical Assoc.
announces mystery dinner
BELCHERTOWN – The Belchertown
Historical Association announces its
eighth annual Murder Mystery Dinner,
and this year’s event will again feature actors from the Belchertown
Congregational Church. The Historic Association continues
its successful partnering with BUCC’S
PLAYHOUSE, so the dinner theater will
serve jointly both as a much-needed fundraiser for the Historical Association and
also as a fundraiser for the Congregational
Church. Don your tie dye T-shirts, love
beads, and detective hats, and join the
group for a night of “Death by Valentine!”
presented by BUCC’S PLAYHOUSE on
Saturday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. at The Villa Rose
in Ludlow to support the Belchertown
Historical Association.
Hart Breaker is trying to throw the per-
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Puff, her “current” husband, Drew Blood,
her “friend,” Bill Willkill, or her “brother,” Rock Bottoms. Candy isn’t impressed
with anyone on the guest list and wants to
go hang out with her friends instead, but
gifts keep arriving from a secret admirer
and she can’t figure out a way to make
her escape. Something has to be done to
save this Valentine’s Day party...but who
will save Candy Valentine?
A lovely happy hour begins at 6:30
p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m.
featuring a complete chicken dinner (vegetarian option available.) “We are very excited that this year’s
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Opinion
Editorial
Play it safe on the ice
W
ith the annual fishing derby this weekend, we
want to remind those who will be out on the
ice to play it safe. We don’t want to alarm anyone who plans to participate, but even with the go-ahead
from a safety point, having the recommended eight
inches of ice – it’s good to be reminded what to do in
case you do fall through. But first, always check the ice
carefully before venturing out. In general, a clear layer
of ice four inches thick is safe for foot traffic, but there
are no guarantees. If you plan on bringing heavier equipment out, thicker ice is needed. (See chart below).
Always consider ice to be potentially dangerous.
Assess ice safety by using an ice chisel to chop a hole in
the ice to determine its thickness and condition. Continue
to test the ice as you go further out onto the pond or
lake, since ice thickness is seldom uniform. The thickness of ice on ponds and lakes depends on water currents
and/or springs, depth, and the presence of natural objects
like tree stumps or rocks. Daily changes in temperature
cause the ice to expand and contract, which affects its
strength. Don’t venture on to ice-bound rivers or streams
because the currents make ice thickness unpredictable.
What if you fall through the ice?
As with any emergency, don’t panic! Briefly call for
help. It doesn’t take long for the cold water to start slowing your physical and mental functions, so you must
act quickly. Air will remain trapped in your clothes for
a short time, aiding in buoyancy. Kick your legs while
grasping for firm ice. Try to pull your body up using
ice pins or picks that should be hanging around your
neck. Once your torso is on firm ice, roll towards thicker
ice – the direction from which you previously walked.
Rolling will distribute your weight better than walking.
After you reach safe ice, you need to warm up quickly
to prevent hypothermia. Go to the nearest fishing shanty,
warm car, or house. Don’t drive home in wet clothes.
If a companion falls through the ice remember the
phrase “Reach-Throw-Go.” If you are unable to reach
your friend, throw a rope, jumper cables, tree branch,
or other object. If this does not work, go for help; do
not risk becoming a victim yourself. Pet owners should
keep pets on a leash. If a pet falls through the ice, do
not attempt to rescue the pet; go for help. Well-meaning
pet owners can easily fall through the ice when trying to
save their pets.
Additional ice safety information is available on
the MassWildlife website and from the Massachusetts
Emergency Management Agency.
Ice thickness and strength
Ice thickness (inches)
Permissible load
(on new* clear**, blue ice on lakes or ponds)
2” or less
STAY OFF!
4”
Ice fishing or other activities on foot
5”
Snowmobile or ATV
8” to 12”
Car or small pickup truck
12” to 15”Medium truck
*New ice is stronger than older ice. **White ice or
“snow ice” is only about half as strong as new clear ice.
Double the above thickness guidelines when traveling
on white ice.
Where Is It?
This
Week
Letters
Thank you for supporting
Family Center
To the Editor:
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the
Belchertown Family Center recently. The center is committed to providing the community with early childhood
enrichment in a safe environment that allows children to
develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically
through learning activities and play. This year the center is
able to remain open by creating a budget based solely on
fundraising and birthday party rentals.
We have had two successful fundraisers so far, including
a mini photo session done by Myndi B. She graciously
donated her time and braved the cold for us! Director,
Lori Allen, also organized a fun filled Harvest Festival for
the whole family to enjoy. We would also like to thank the selectmen for recognizing the Belchertown Family Center as a valuable resource
that benefits the entire community, and for voting to allow
it to remain open indefinitely. If you have not been to the Family Center, come check
it out! The center is open Tuesday through Friday from
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. You can check out our Facebook page
at www.facebook.com/belchertownfamilycenter for more
information, including birthday party rentals. Again, a big thank you to everyone in the community
who has helped support the Belchertown Family Center. Look for information regarding our next fundraiser in the
spring!
Sincerely,
The BFC Committee and
The BFC Association
HCOG here to help
To the Editor:
E
ach week The Sentinel feature a “Where Is It?” photo in the opinion
section. The feature photo could be of a local building, item, sign
place, or landmark. Readers are asked to pick their brains to figure
out where it is or even what it is. Check here each week to test your
knowledge of the area where we live and work.
The answer to this week’s “Where Is It?” will run in next week’s edition, along with a new trivia photo for you to consider.
Last
Week
Last week’s photo was correctly identified as the artwork outside of the
Theatrix on Route 202 by Peg Louraine
and Rebecca Walker, Jordan Talbot and
Adam Courchesne. Join the fun and
submit your answers for this weeks
“Where Is It?” photo to [email protected] or P.O. Box 601,
Belchertown, MA 01007.
The Hampshire Council of Governments (HCOG) is
owned by the people of Belchertown, Granby, and the
other 13 member towns.
Our Hampshire Power unit is serving 70,000 residential and business customers, right now, in sixteen towns
and cities. With National Grid having doubled its rates
this winter, Hampshire Power is saving these customers
$13,000,000 over six months. Yes, that is 70 thousand customers and 13 million dollars. The arithmetic works out to
an average savings of $185 per customer.
But there is much more to this story than just numbers.
All of us who work at HCOG serve as a “call center” for
these thousands of customers. Last Monday, I picked up
the phone from these two customers:
* A man phoned on behalf of his elderly mother. She
is disabled and on oxygen. Her income is limited and her
electric bill is enormous, mostly because of her special
needs. Though her savings are much more than the average, her needs are even greater. We discussed various discount programs.
* A young mom phoned. She lives in a small apartment with her new baby. She seems to be at wit’s end on
her utility costs. We discussed possible free conservation
options and low-income discounts that could reduce her
costs further.
In our Hampshire Power program, we are saving people
hundreds of dollars. Their needs are very real. We need
to expand these programs to more towns. And we need
to find better ways to help people with even greater
needs.
Those of us who are elected and appointed officials
must never forget: there are real people out there who
depend on our decisions. It is sad when lawyers and
politicians in Boston have their own agendas and are
blind to the impact of their decisions and non-decisions.
Ken Elstein
HCOG Electricity Aggregation Specialist
and Belchertown Selectman
Some things never change
To the Editor:
According to town records, 1066 Federal Street, the
address for the future propane facility, has a long hisSee LETTER, Page 7
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ACCIDENTS | from Page 1
Hopkinton, who was transported to Baystate Medical
Center by ambulance for serious injuries.
Guarino said the accident is still under investigation, but
it appears the icy conditions were a factor. He said, most
likely speed was also a factor, and though Villar may not
have been going above the speed limit, in icy conditions
operators need to travel much slower. No citations were
issued at the time of the accident.
Most of the accidents reported were single-vehicle
crashes, in which the vehicle left the roadway and struck
a tree or pole. There were some multi-vehicle accidents,
including a three-car crash on Amherst Road. Other accidents reported were on Pine Street, North Liberty Street in
which a car hit a pole, several on Amherst Road, a two-car
accident on Oakridge Street, one on Bay Road in which a
car struck a tree, Warren Wright Road as well as others.
Sgt. Jenks said all accidents appear to have been caused
by the extremely icy conditions. He said, though the
department of public works was out sanding and salting
the roads, the heavy rain was just washing it off the roadways. His advice to motorists when such conditions exist
is, “stay off the roads or use extreme caution if you do
have to go out.”
CENTER | from Page 1
new fire alarm system and tune up the building’s heating
system.
“We will be asking the School Department to split the
cost half and half. Maybe that will make it more acceptable to the town,” Aldrich said.
The center serves the town’s preschool children and
their families. It provides exercises in fine and gross motor
functions, toilet training, pre-reading and socialization,
screening and referrals, among other things, on Tuesday
through Friday mornings.
Allen said she has talked to the staff at Cold Spring
School where the town’s kindergarten classes are located
to determine what skills children should have before arriving there for the first time.
Allen said she has visited local apartment complexes,
and “knocked on doors” and has met residents there that
have small children, and who are unaware the center exists.
She counted 22 mothers with children on her visits.
She found that some of those families do not own cars,
and cannot participate in programs because the center is
located away from the town’s center in the southern corner of town. A more central location, such as the Tadgell
school, which currently hosts the schools’ information
technology department, would make the center more
accessible.
“We are missing out on a lot of people,” she said.
In other business, the committee formed a Business and
Technology subcommittee that would work the schools’
business management to devise budget proposals in
advance of the annual Town Meeting, and monitor expenses as the year proceeds.
School Superintendent Karol Coffin said the subcommittee will be “extremely beneficial” in helping the committee
in “keeping current with the budget during the school year,
so there are no surprises along the way.”
School board members Dawn French and Michael
Knapp agreed to serve on that subcommittee.
DINNER | from Page 5
event will be a fundraiser for two local organizations, as
well as creating business for a local restaurant,” says Tom
Stockton, president of the Historical Association. “This
is always a fun evening, and we expect that this will be a
positive event for the whole community.” The cost remains the same as the last two years, $35
per person, and tickets are on sale at Cold Spring Discount
Liquors (on the Common), the Villa Rose, or from Tom
Stockton (323-0946.)
LETTER | from Page 6
tory of ignoring the laws and regulations. For example, in
the past, 1066 Federal Street had several buried fuel tanks
in the aquifer which were either unregistered, had no permit, or lacked an updated license (statements from former
Fire Chief Donald Bock and Town Clerk G. Bach 1983).
Former Fire Chief Samual Joyal stated that there was overwhelming evidence indicating serious problems and environmental impacts at 1066 Federal Street (1991).
Bringing the 1066 Federal Street activities up to date:
1) It is Surner Heating’s responsibility to contact the Natural
Heritage and Massachusetts Endangered Species Act
Agencies because the property has been categorized as priority and estimated endangered species habitat. He failed in
doing so. ( see http://www.mapsonline.net/belchertownma/.)
2) The Zoning Board and the Massachusetts DOT instructed
Surner not to use North Street as an exit for his propane
trucks. He has been using North Street to exit on to Route 9
with his propane trucks. 3) The propane storage permit has
not been finalized yet. He is now storing propane tanks in
the garage next to the apartment building which has never
been mentioned in the application or past permits.
This is a propane facility which requires strict regulations
and expertise in the management of the facility for good
reason. The facility has the potential to be devastating to the
whole town. Therefore regulations and instructions should
not be ignored. However, some things never change.
Lorraine Fox
Belchertown, MA
PAGE Conn. River watershed gets $10M grant
The Connecticut River Watershed
Council announced last week that it is
one of seven partners receiving a $10
million federal grant funded through
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Regional Conservation Partnership
Program. This project is intended to
improve the health of Long Island
Sound. As the funding must be
matched dollar-for-dollar by other
local, state and private sources, the
grant will help support at least $20
million in watershed improvements.
“The council is very pleased to
be one of the many partners on this
important project to improve the
health of both the Connecticut River
basin and Long Island Sound,” said
CRWC Executive Director Andrew
Fisk. “Funding will allow CRWC
to continue working with landowners on restoration projects on their
land that will improve our rivers and
protect their investment in productive
farm and forest land.”
Fisk said this week that his group,
along with local conservation districts
and other partners in the four states
that border the river, will work with
landowners in the coming weeks to
identify specific projects to be funded.
He said this particular federal grant is
exceptional for the degree to which
local authorities are able to set priorities.
Owners of protected farm or forest
land who need help in implementing programs or landscaping that will
reduce river pollution should contact the Hampden and Hampshire
Conservation Districts in Hadley at
413-586-5440, ext. 117, or [email protected]; or the CRWC in
Greenfield at 413-772-2020, or
[email protected].
Excess nutrients have been identi-
fied as the primary driver of hypoxic
conditions (lack of oxygen) in Long
Island Sound and are also impacting upland water resources within
the watershed, which encompasses
areas of Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, New York, Rhode
Island and Vermont. This project will
develop a comprehensive, whole-farm
management certainty program for
farmers in the area and use both working lands and easement programs to
improve soil health and nutrient management, establish community resiliency areas with a focus on enhancing
riparian areas, and institute a land protection program to protect agricultural
and forestry areas.
The Connecticut River contributes over 70 percent of the freshwater to Long Island Sound and plays
RESIGN | from Page 1
the Connecticut officials wanted
someone to begin immediately as the
post had been vacant for longer than
they had wanted.
“I was in shock it happened so
quickly. It’s going to be a big step for
me,” said Rodriguez.
She said in her new job she will
miss having close contact with children and will always remember fondly the parents and families and the
“phenomenal” staff of “committed,
hard-working, loyal staff” here.
She was fond of visiting classrooms, sometimes around the holi-
days.
“Mrs. Claus told me how much fun
it was to go through the little kids’
classrooms,” she said. “It scares me
that I will miss that in the state level.
I have never been in a job that I’m
not working with children.”
Until her departure, she will be
taking on the work of devising a
budget for the next school year at a
time of lean state revenues support
– a task especially challenging for
Granby, a small community without
the clout of larger districts.
She said Granby residents must
consider making more of a local contribution to the schools if possible.
Programs planned at
Quabbin Visitor Center
BELCHERTOWN – The DCR
Quabbin Visitor Center will host
several free presentations in the
coming months. All ages are
welcome. Please call 413-3237221 for more information.
On Sunday, Jan. 25 from 2 to 3
p.m. the center will present “The
Recovery of Ravens Following
Re-growth in Massachusetts.”
As the Massachusetts landscape
has become more forested again,
many large forest species, including black bear, beaver, fisher,
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moose, wild turkey, and raven
have returned. Dr. Tom French,
assistant director of the Division
of Fisheries and Wildlife,
Department of Fish and Game,
will focus on the taven and talk
about the impressive recovery
this resourceful bird is making.
Also, upcoming in February
will be “Quabbin Boy Rescued
from Obscurity” on Feb. 8 from
2 to 3 p.m. and “Uncommon
Loons” on Feb. 22 from 2 to 3
p.m.
She understands that the town has a
larger population of senior citizens,
but hopes a collaborative effort can
be made to better support education
here.
A major challenge looming is the
state of the three public school facilities.
A committee studying the fate of
the West Street School, built in 1940,
has determined that the town would
get more state assistance if it built
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sound.
“We are proud to be working with
landowners to help them do their part
to restore and protect the public’s
water,” said Fisk. “Many individuals
working together across the entire
watershed will have a great impact to
improve the health of our rivers and
Long Island Sound.”
This project is one of more than
110 high-impact projects across all
50 states that will receive a portion
of a total budget of more than $370
million as part of this new effort.
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Seniors
Belchertown
Senior Center
NOTE:
Weather delay and closing update
Canceling school or even delaying
school for two hours for snowstorms or
icy road conditions are sometimes marginal decisions. But remember that the
Senior Center’s goal is safety. Their policy is to follow the Belchertown Public
Schools decision on weather related
closings. When the schools are closed or
there is a delayed opening, the senior center will follow the same schedule. So if
the schools are delayed two hours, the
center will open at 10 a.m. The transportation will also follow the two-hour delay,
but the meals on wheels will be delivered
on schedule. When in effect, school cancellation,
delay, and early release notifications may
be found on via the radio and the following television stations: WWLP22, WGGB/
ABC40 and WSHM/CBS3.
TRIAD street number signs with post
Call Susan at 323-0420 ext. 501 and
order your house/street number sign today. The post and sign are $7.
ZenDoodle with Friends
Thursdy, Jan. 22 at 10 a.m.
Join Zendoodle class on Thursday, Jan.
22 at 10 a.m. New to class? All you need
is a archival ink permanent ink pen and
a pad of watercolor paper. This is a fun,
relaxing class that anyone may participate
in and do well. Fire and Fall prevention Monday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.
Join Susan Shea-Bressette, BCOA’s
program coordinator and Craig Bodamer,
captain/EMS director on Monday, Jan.
26 (snow date Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 6
p.m.). Seniors will have the opportunity to learn 16 prevention behaviors
(eight fire/eight fall) through a program
designed by the National Fire Presentation
Assoc. Sign up today to learn life saving
information and to win a few prizes. Reservations are mandatory and seating is
limited to the first 25 people. Beverage
and dessert served. Call Susan at 3230420 ext.501 for reservations.
AARP Tax appointments
The tax aid will not be here until the
See SENIOR CENTER, Page 9
Turley Publications photos by Aimee M. Henderson
Programs and volunteer coordinator at the Belchertown Senior Center Susan Shea-Bressette shows what
comes in an emergency bag as part of the File of Life program.
FILE | from Page 1
next of kin. He said it’s often hard for people to remember all the medications they
are on, especially during an emergency.
Bodamer said, while the department will
be able to pull up past history if they’ve
responded to a call previously, medications are constantly changing – especially
for seniors. He said it’s important for
ambulance personnel to have upto-date information because
they can relay it to the
emergency room
f o r w h e n t h ey
arrive for treatment.
Seeing as the File
of Life is updated
often, using a pencil to
fill it out is highly recommended. Shea-Bressette,
during the presentation,
pointed that out, as well
as helped senior citizens
understand the information
that was requested in the
file. She told them not to fill
i t
out with guesses, but to make sure they
took their time getting it right.
Belchertown Police and TRIAD Officer
Jason Christofori said the File of Life is
offered through TRIAD with assistance
from the Northwestern District Attorney’s
Office, and has been in Belchertown for
many years.
“The files can be very helpful during
medical emergencies because it allows
emergency responders to gain a bet-
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ter understanding of their patient in a
short period of time,” said Christofori.
“Recipients are encouraged to provide a
complete write-up detailing their medical
history and any current illnesses, allergens
to medications, and a complete list of medications including recommend dosages. It is
also helpful to provide the names of physicians handling care and the names and contact information for family members.”
Shea-Bressette said TRIAD used
money raised through the Health and
Safety Fair to purchase
1,000 files of life. She
said anyone in town,
not just seniors, is
welcome to the files.
Though, they are
most useful for
people who are on
a lot of medications or have a
medical history.
“Our goal
is to get these
into the hands of
anyone who may need them,”
said Shea-Bressette.
Also during the presentation senior citizens were given an emergency bag containing some toiletries and a notebook.
Shea-Bressette told them to add a change
of clothes, maybe some slippers, or anything else they would want if they had to
go to the hospital. This way, they would
have personal items with them for the stay.
The notebook, she recommended, was for
phone numbers of people they may want to
get in touch with if they are brought to the
hospital. Shea-Bressette told the seniors to
keep the bag by their door so emergency
personnel can easily grab it on the way out
the door.
“You might not need anything in the bag,
but at least it’s in there,” she said. SheaBressette also told seniors to place a File
of Life sticker on the door that emergency
personnel would likely be entering through,
that way they know to look for the file on
the refrigerator.
Christofori said TRIAD is a communitypolicing program that was implemented in
the late 80’s. TRIAD’s founders included members with the National Sheriff’s
Association (NSA), the International
Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and
participants from the American Association
of Retired Persons (AARP).
“The purpose of TRIAD was to provide
public service outreach to elderly community members,” he said.
Christofori said TRIAD continues to
evolve and has built great partnerships with
both public services and private organizations. Some examples of successful programs have been the Health & Safety Fair
and Drug Take-Back program.
The TRIAD committee in Belchertown is
very active and its members include participants from the police and fire departments,
the sheriff’s department, the Northwestern
District Attorney’s Office and volunteers
and employees with the Senior Center.
Though, according to Shea-Bressette, the
committee is always looking for more people to join.
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Education
Seniors
Granby
Senior Center
Belchertown Public Schools lunch menu
All activities take place at the Granby Senior Center,
10 West State Street (467-3239) unless otherwise
noted. The COA is open Monday through Friday, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. No membership is required to take part
in the activities/events, anyone over 55 is welcome.
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Thursday, Jan. 22: 9 a.m. Foot Care by appt., 9 a.m.
Aerobics, 10 a.m. Osteo Exercise, 11:30 a.m. Blood
Pressure Clinic, 12 p.m. lunch - roast chicken
Friday, Jan. 23: 9 a.m. Cribbage, 12 p.m. lunch breaded fish
Monday, Jan. 26: 10 a.m. Osteo Exercise, 12 p.m.
lunch - chicken and dumplings, 1 p.m. painting
Tuesday, Jan. 27: 8:30 a.m. Yoga, 12 p.m. lunch cheese burgers, 12:30 p.m. quilting/needle work
Wednesday, Jan. 28: 9:30 a.m. Tai Chi, 12 p.m. lunch
- beef stew, 1 p.m. Fun Cards
Coffee Hour every weekday at 9 a.m. Enjoy a social
time with friends!
LUNCH:
Lunch is served daily at 12 p.m. Reservations must
be made by noon the day before. The suggested donation is $2.25, anyone over 60 is eligible. Call 467-3239
for reservations. Transportation is available.
TRANSPORTATION:
Available Monday through Friday for Granby residents for lunch, medical, activities and shopping. They
travel to Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee and stops in
between. Call the Senior Center at 413-467-3239 to
make reservations.
SAVE THE DATE:
S.H.I.N.E. Counselor available at the Senior Center
by appointment.
Foot Care by Linda is scheduled for Jan. 29. Please
call the Center for an appointment.
Movies: Jan. 16, “And So It Goes” starring Michael
Douglas and Diane Keaton. Jan. 30, “The Grand
Budapest Hotel.” Movies begin at 1 p.m. Movie and
popcorn are always free!
SENIOR CENTER | from Page 8
end of February. The first day that appointments will
be taken is Monday, Feb. 2. They cannot save appointments or have a waiting list. This service is provided
to low to middle class seniors. TRAVEL CLUB
The Belchertown Senior Travel Club desk is open
Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call
413-323-0420 ext. 513 to sign up for any of the following trips.
April 16 - “Live from Nashville” $71 per person
July 16 - “My Name is Barbara” $82 per person
Aug. 18 - Odyssey Cruise
Sept. 15 - Sail Away Schooner Argia $72 per person
Dec. 5-6 Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude and the
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schools
Monday, Jan. 26: Chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, broccoli,
whole wheat roll, peaches, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Taco salad,
salsa, brown rice and beans, corn,
pineapple chunks, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 28: Meatball
grinder on wheat roll, carrots, potato
puffs, banana, two pack Goldfish
cookies, milk
Thursday, Jan. 29: Sal’s fresh
whole wheat pizza, corn, spinach,
strawberries with topping, milk
Friday, Jan. 30: Chicken pattie on
wheat roll, lettuce and tomato, carrots, vegetarian baked beans, pears,
milk
Chestnut Hill Community School
Monday, Jan. 26: Hamburger on
wheat roll, American cheese, oven
fries or turkey breast and cheese on
wheat roll with lettuce and tomato,
vegetarian baked beans, cucumbers,
peaches, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 27: French toast
sticks, sausage, syrup, yogurt or
meatball grinder on wheat roll with
broccoli, carrots, applesauce, milk
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and tomato or cheese max sticks,
marinara sauce with potato puffs,
spinach, wheat apple cake, milk
Thursday, Jan. 29: Whole grain
stuffed crust pizza or yogurt parfait,
whole grain Goldfish with baby carrots, chicken noodle soup, pineapple
chunks, milk
Friday, Jan. 30: Barbecue rib
sandwich or teriyaki dippers, dinner
roll with confetti brown rice, corn,
green beans, pears, milk
Jabish Brook Middle School
Monday, Jan. 26: Spaghetti, meat
sauce or sausage and pepper hero
with Caesar salad, cucumbers,
strawberries with topping, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 27: Brunch for
lunch, whole grain waffles or pancakes with strawberries with topping, blueberries with topping, sausage, yogurt, carrot stick, cucumbers, fruit juice, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 28: Beef burrito,
salsa or buffalo chicken tenders, dinner roll with sweet potato, Caesar
salad, Bonzer chocolate chip, mixed
fruit, milk
Thursday, Jan. 29: French bread
pizza or fish sticks, tartar sauce,
Project Runway at BHS
BELCHERTOWN – Calling all fashion lovers! Do
you want to enjoy a night of fashion while helping support talented young Belchertown High School students
in their design endeavors? Would you like to experience
an art show by gifted art pupils?
Head to the 11th annual Belchertown High School
Project Runway show, hosted by the National Art Honors
Society. This year, the designers have been challenged to
create a garment and coordinating headpiece out of only
plastic.
Project Runway is a valuable part of the Belchertown
High School experience for many students. Support
Belchertown’s young designers and enjoy a wonderful
night of fun and fashion!
Belchertown High School’s seventh annual Project
Runway will be held on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the
BHS Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
potato rounds with cole slaw, broccoli, peaches, milk
Friday, Jan. 30: Barbecue sandwich or grilled teriyaki chicken dippers, breadstick with carrots, vegetarian baked beans, applesauce, milk
Belchertown High School
Monday, Jan. 26: Barbecue rib
sandwich, oven fries or chicken parmesan, spaghetti, marinara sauce,
dinner roll with carrots, cauliflower,
mixed fruit, milk
Tuesday, Jan. 27: French toast
sticks, syrup, sausage, yogurt or
beef burrito, salsa with corn, peas
green canned, peaches, milk
Wednesday, Jan. 28: A taste of the
Orient sweet and sour pork, fried
brown rice with mixed vegetables or
chicken lo mein with egg drop soup,
green beans, pineapple chunks,
apple crisp, milk
Thursday, Jan. 29: Meat or vegetable lasagna, garlic toast, carrots,
black bean and corn salad, warm
apple slices with topping, milk or
taco bar
Friday, Jan. 30: Cheeseburger or
hotdog on wheat roll, mustard with
oven fries, vegetarian baked beans,
broccoli, pears, milk
Sienna Nielsen to receive
academic award
BELCHERTOWN - Belchertown Superintendent Karol
Coffin announces the 2015 Massachusetts Association of
School Superintendents (M.A.S.S) Certificate of Academic
Excellence award will be presented to Sienna Nielsen at
the school committee meeting on Jan. 27.
This award is given to select high school students across
the state who have distinguished themselves in the pursuit
of academic excellence and made significant contributions
throughout their high school careers.
Nielsen was nominated by BHS Principal Christine
Vigneux who describes her as “a diligent student whose
persistence and work ethic are among her most admirable
characteristics.” Along with other Pathfinder district community awardees, Sienna and her family will be invited to
attend a recognition dinner in the spring.
Greenfield Community College
Stonehill College
EASTON – Belchertown native Hayley N. Hibbard,
a member of the Class of 2016 at Stonehill College in
Easton, is studying at Florence University for the Arts in
Italy during the Spring 2015 semester through Stonehill’s
study abroad program. Recently named one of the top
study abroad institutions in the nation by the Institute
of International Education, Stonehill has more than 200
study abroad programs in 35 countries which students
can choose from.
Pathfinder currently
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was named to the president’s list at Greenfield Community
College for the fall 2014 semester. Dodge was recognized
for her outstanding academic achievement with a grade
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WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER
BANQUET FACILITIES
CATERERS
The Anchor House Restaurant – offers both catering
services and banquet facilities. At their lakeside
restaurant they offer indoor and outdoor venues that
are perfect for social or business events. The outdoor
space has picturesque views of the lake, a gazebo
and room for tents on the lawn or indoors in the
private banquet room which seats up to 80 people.
Combine both spaces to accommodate up to 160
people. Wilbraham, MA. Contact Alex or Marissa at
413-596-3055. www.anchorhouserestaurant.com
UMass Catering – Premier caterer serving the
Pioneer Valley with beautiful views in the heart of
the UMass Amherst Campus. 413-577-1234. www.
umass.edu/catering.
Bluebonnet Banquet Facility – Minutes from
downtown Northampton. Wedding receptions,
rehearsal dinners, Jack & Jill parties, shower and
anniversary Parties and more. Up to 160 guests, full
bar & dance floor. 30+ years experience. 324 King
Street, Northampton, MA. Call Jim 413-584-3333 or
email [email protected]. Banquet menus and more
information at www.bluebonnetdiner.net.
Look Park Garden House – Gazebo, Pine Theater and
Sanctuary for wedding receptions and ceremonies,
meetings, banquets and events for up to 170 people.
300 North Main Street, Rt. 9, Florence, MA. 413584-2220. www.lookpark.org.
Magic Wings Butterfly & Conservatory Gardens –
You and your guests will be surrounded by 4,000
beautiful butterflies in a tropical setting anytime of
the year! Accommodations for up to 100 for your
ceremony and reception. All inclusive wedding
packages available. We also host pre-wedding and
rehearsal dinner parties. 281 Greenfield Road, Scenic
Routes 5 & 10, South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-2805.
www.magicwings.com.
Old Sturbridge Village – Timeless. Unforgettable.
Historic. A wedding at OSV is as unique as you are!
Visit www.osv.org/weddings or call 508-347-0306 or
508-347-0207.
Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge – Has
been creating picturesque New England weddings
for over 230 years. Visit www.publickhouse.com or
call 508-347-3313.
Sheraton Springfield – One Monarch Place. Your
Weekend Wedding Destination; rehearsal dinner,
wedding and post nuptial brunch all in the comfort
of one location. Newly renovated, atrium style
hotel with ballroom seating for up to 500 guests.
Complimentary room for the Bride & Groom,
Rolls Royce, Centerpieces and Parking included
in all packages. Contact Samantha, your personal
wedding consultant at 413-263-2117 or srivera@
sheratonspringfield.com to set up your tour today!
Storrowton Tavern – Storrowton Tavern & Carriage
House is a landmark area facility located on the
grounds of the Eastern States Exposition. The
operators of the facility, the Calvanese family,
have over 45 years of hospitality experience. They
offer beautifully landscaped grounds, terraced
patios and an upscale banquet facility that can
serve 400 guests. For more information please visit
ww.storrowtontavern.com. 1305 Memorial Ave.
West Springfield, MA 01089. 413.732.4188. info@
storrowton.com.
Villa Rose – 1428 Center Street, Ludlow. 413-5476667. Banquet facilities for parties large and small up
to 200 people. Showers, receptions, graduations and
more. Catering available for up to 1,000 people.
Union Station – Northampton’s Union Station was
designed by American architect H. H. Richardson in
1886. This historic train depot has been extensively
renovated to contain one of the most elegant and
unique banquet facilities in all of New England.
The Grand Ballroom at Union Station. www.
unionstationbanquets.com.
The Wherehouse? – Located downtown in historic
Holyoke. The most unusual & interesting banquet
function facility you’ve ever seen! Call today for your
appointment, 413-534-3039. www.the-wherehouse.com.
CAKES
Atkins Farms Country Market – For over 20 years,
our cakes have been made from scratch, and we use
only the highest quality ingredients. Decorated with
beautifully hand crafted frosting flowers and topped
with probably the best butter cream icing you’ll taste
anywhere. Our cake has had rave reviews from our
customers from all around the Pioneer Valley where
we are also well renowned for our quality baked
goods. 253-9528. www.atkinsfarms.com.
FLORISTS
Atkins Farms Country Market – Atkins Flower
Shop is managed by three full-time experienced
floral designers to assist you in planning the wedding
of your dreams. You can be assured of receiving
the excellent service and quality products from the
floral department that you have come to expect from
Atkins. Their work is beautiful and expertly done
and offered to you at prices that are surprisingly
reasonable. 253-9528. www.atkinsfarms.com.
Sixteen Acres Garden Center – The Floral Shop at
Sixteen Acres Garden Center has been servicing
Springfield for over 50 years. Our professional staff
members aim to provide a service that is unique
and tailored to suit individual needs. We provide a
complete, high quality range at competitive prices.
The Floral Shop at Sixteen Acres Garden Center
offer flowers that are fresh daily and take great
pride in our work. We have arrangements for all
different occasions and for different budgets. For
a professional and experienced service please don't
hesitate to contact us at 413-783-5883. Located
at 1359 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA.
www.16acresgardencenter.com.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Luminous Glow – Look and feel your best with our all
new Contour d'or, the all new inch loss spray tan by
Tibby Olivier, only available in all of New England
at Luminous Glow. Call for an appointment 413525-7500. Visit us online at luminousglow.net. 143E
Shaker Road, E. Longmeadow, MA 01028.
Blush Salon & Spa – A big city boutique in quaint
Feeding Hills, MA. Blush provides a wide variety of
hair, skin, and makeup services. All your bridal needs
in one location; on location services are available to
accommodate you and your party. Every bride will
consult with their personal makeup artist and stylist
before the big day. Please inquire within for more
information on customizable multiservice packages.
Blush looks forward to being your personal beauty
expert for any occasion! 1325 Springfield St., Suite
2, Feeding Hills, MA 01030, 413.789.0024, www.
blushsalonspa413.com.
JEWELERS
Silverscape Designs – was founded by Denis
Perlman over 30 years ago and is noted for its
commitment to showcasing the work of the finest in
American handcrafted jewelry & gifts. Silverscape
also specializes in custom designs for that perfect
piece of jewelry. Silverscape Designs is located
at One King Street in Northampton, MA. www.
silverscapedesigns.com.
Stevens Jewelers & Diamond Gallery – A family
operated company with wholesale and retail
operations. Buying gold, silver and diamonds,
jewelry & watch repair, custom design & remounts.
Personalized engraving, appraisals. Visit us at our
NEW location 1501 Elm Street, West Springfield,
MA. 413-731-9800.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Aim Images – Capturing your most important
moments one frame at a time. Aiming to please every
budget. Engagements, Weddings, Maternity, Family.
Visit www.aimimages.weebly.com or facebook at
AimImagesPhotos. Call 413-230-4018 to book your
session today.
Karen Geaghan Photography – My life, my passion,
my love! Specializing in Life Cycle Photography:
Weddings, Maternity, Newborn, Children &
Families. Doing small things with great love because
in the end I believe it's the little things that count
the most. Clients become family! Visit me at www.
karengeaghanphotos.com or call 413-596-2227 or
537-3001. I would LOVE to hear from you!
RENTALS
Michael’s Party Rentals – Showers, ceremonies,
rehearsal dinners, receptions. Tents for 10-500.
Tables, chairs, dance floors, linens, tent lighting,
events, graduations, bbq’s. Call 413-583-3123 or visit
us on the web at www.michaelspartyrentals.com.
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Annual census information: The 2015 annual census has
been mailed out. To avoid any voting problems please mail
back the census. Also included is a flyer pertaining to voting, office hours, and dog licensing. Compliance with this
state requirement provides proof of residence, it protects
voting rights, veteran’s bonuses, housing for the elderly
and related benefits.
The annual town census does not register you as a voter
or change your party enrollment. You must fill out a voter
registration form or a change of enrollment card. For more
information on voter registration please call the Town
Clerks’ office or check our website.
Please continue to check www.granby-ma.gov for any
further information on any town affairs.
Dog licenses: The annual census contains the first notice
for the 2015 dog licenses. Dog licenses are valid from
April to April of each year however, if you wish to preregister your dogs for 2015 please follow the instructions
on the form and return with the census, or you may wait
until March or April and stop by the office to license your
dog. Please note that after May 1 a $25 late charge may be
applied along with the annual dog fee.
Any questions or concerns can be directed to Kathy
Kelly-Regan at the Granby Town Clerks office 467-7178.
Valentine ice cream
social at IHMC
GRANBY – On Feb. 11 from 1 to 2 p.m. the Friends of
Granby Elderly will sponsor a Valentine Ice Cream Social
at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Granby. If the
weather is bad, the snow-date for this event is Feb. 13. Boating skills course
offered on Feb. 2
A Boating Skills and Seamanship class is being offered
beginning Monday, Feb. 2 at Holyoke Community College
between 6:30 and 8:45 p.m.
Taught by certfied Coast Guard instructors over 13
weeks, there is a charge for the 14th edition modernized textbook and workbook, which covers important
topics such as GPS, weather and navigation. Upon completion boating requirements will be satisfied for all of
The United States and could lower marine insurance. No
charge for this safe boating class, must register with H.
C.C. Division of Continuing Education 413-522-2123 For more information, please call Steve Majgier, Public
Education officer at 413-592-0151.
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GRANBY – Stop by the Granby
Free Public Library to buy a raffle
ticket for the American Girl Doll of
the year, “Grace.”
The raffle will take place at the
American Girl Doll Tea Party to benefit the Granby Library on Feb. 21
from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church in Granby.
You do not need to be present to
win.
This doll is very popular and out
of stock in some locations. Raffle
tickets are $2 each or three for $5
and are available at the library.
When you purchase a $7 ticket for
the tea party, you receive one free
raffle ticket.
Bring your daughter, granddaughter, niece or favorite girl and her
favorite doll. Teddy bears are welcome too. Participate in a doll parade
and make some crafts. Refreshments
include cookies, cupcakes, tea and
hot chocolate. Don’t miss the raffle
or this fun event. All proceeds benefit the Library Building Fund.
For contact information or any
Turley Publications photo submitted
questions to feel free to contact the
library during open hours at 413- Ariana, Kayla and Emma Klekotka (triplets) show their own
American Girl Dolls and the doll for the raffle, Grace.
467-3320.
‘Roots’ on display at Granby Public Library
GRANBY – The public is invited to view “Roots,” a collection
of woodcarvings and sculpture by
Elton Braithwaite in the Granby Free
Public Library from Feb. 3 through
Feb. 28. An opening reception will
be held in the Library’s Community
Room on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 5:30
to 7:30 p.m.
A native of Jamaica, Braithwaite
began carving at the age of 13.
Whittling down a screwdriver and
using some cut glass to sand down a
piece of discarded cedar wood at his
parents’ home, Braithwaite created
his first work, a mask. Braithwaite
recalls, “It was like the wood was
trying to say something; like there
was a beautiful image trapped just
below the surface.”
He put a few pieces outside, and
one day someone stopped and pur-
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Above: All the
Buddies gather
together at the
end of the variety show.
Turley Publications photos
by Susan Swift
Left: Singing
“Try” by Colbie
Caillat are
Buddies Becca
and Eliza.
Buddies perform a
glow-in-the-dark
dance to a mash-up
of hit songs.
Sockapellas perform
“Happy” by Pharrell.
Helping out are Allison,
Emily and Rianna.
Buddies synchronize swim on stage to “An Der Schonen Blauen Donau (The Blue
buddies | from Page 1
was a junior that she was handed the
role of president. “It’s a lot of responsibility,” she said. But, if anyone is up
for the challenge, it’s Laughner, who
clearly loves what the club stands for.
Laughner said Buddies allows everyone of every ability to be part of a club
and different activities. She said the
club does a number of events throughout the year, including fundraising help
like assisting the Humanities Club with
the haunted hallways. Buddies also
hosts a Halloween party, holiday party
and end-of-the-year party. The variety
show, however, is the biggest undertaking of the year.
What made you join Buddies?
It wasn’t just a “what” that got
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new charity.
“Camp Sunshine was where the past
president’s heart was,” said Laughner.
This year, said Laughner, the group
decided to give the proceeds to a local
organization. After coming up with
a list, the group narrowed it down
through a vote, which landed Shriners’
Hospital at the top.
“We just really wanted to do something more local (with the money),”
said Laughner about changing the
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“We’ve put so much into it since
school started…and all our hard work
will pay off tonight,” said Laughner.
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“The only thing in my head right
now is the show,” said Laughner. “But,
we are thinking about writing letters to
the kids in Shriners, so they know we
were thinking of them.”
Other ideas for the club have been
more bonding activities and crafts.
As for Laughner, when she graduates this year she is hoping to continue
her education and eventually get into
family law.
“I definitely want to be a part of a
club like this in college,” she added.
Allison Laughner, Buddies president, Ruth
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At left: Beckett Vigneaux participates in the
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Students earn black belts
THREE MASSES, ONE BLUEGRASS:
Choral masses by Josquin des Pres (15th
C.), Claudio Monteverdi (17th C.) and
Carol Barnett (20th C.) by Da Camera
Singers, with band, Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.,
Wesley United Methodist Church, Hadley;
and Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m., Second
Congregational Church, Greenfield.
Donations welcome. For more information,
contact Judson Brown at 584-1948.
Saturday, Jan. 24
FARMERS’ MEETING: The Belchertown
Agricultural Commission is holding its annual Farmers’ meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24
from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. The
meeting is a fun time to visit with fellow
farmers and share ideas. We will be talking
about farming in Belchertown. Anyone interested may join us!
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Young to wed Fluet
Alan and Trish Young, of Belchertown, are happy to
announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelsy Allyn
Young to Ryan Patrick Fluet from Greenfield.
The bride-to-be will have her bachelor’s degree in Early
Childhood Education this spring, continuing on for her
Master’s Degree and works at Chandlers Restaurant in
Deerfield. The future groom works as the sales manager at
Green River Power Sports in Greenfield.
A June 2016 wedding is planned.
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after a grueling five-hour test, these ladies were
promoted to the rank of Black Belt. This is only
the second black belt test to be administered at
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ROOTS | from Page 11
Elton says, “In every tree lives a spirit,
and as a wood carver I release the form of
the spirit in the wood. My goal is to share
and educate.”
Now a resident of Granby, Braithwaite
can be found in his Species of Earth
Gallery, surrounded by his creations. His
Sunday, Feb. 8
RELAY FOR LIFE: Join the Relay for
Life of Quaboag Valley in its kickoff celebration on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 3
p.m. at Hope United Methodist Church,
31 Main St. in Belchertown. There will be
light refreshments served. The snow date is
Feb. 15. Visit www.relayforlife.org/quaboagvalleyma for more information. RSVP
by calling 413-49302150 or emailing linda.
[email protected].
Tuesday, Feb. 10
F R E E T H ROW: T h e K n i g h t s o f
Columbus will hold its annual Free Throw
Championship in February at Old Town
Hall in Belchertown. All girls and boys ages
9 to 14 are invited, and encouraged, to participate in the local level competition, which
will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10 from 5 to 7
p.m. For entry forms or additional information contact Patrick Nee at Patrick@admin.
umass.edu.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
ICE CREAM SOCIAL: On Feb. 11 from
1 to 2 p.m. the Friends of Granby Elderly
will sponsor a Valentine Ice Cream Social
at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
in Granby. If the weather is bad, the snowdate for this event is Feb. 13. work includes walking sticks, masks, ceremonial stools, portraits, and freestanding
sculptures.
The exhibition and reception are free
and open to all. Gallery hours at the
Granby Library are Tuesday, Wednesday,
and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m., and Saturday
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Lady Ram trio dominates Hampshire
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SPRINGFIELD - For the second year in a row, the members of
the Granby girls basketball team
were able to celebrate a victory at
the Spalding Hoophall Classic.
The trio of sophomore guard
Kate Sullivan, sophomore forward
Kate Sarnacki, and senior forward
Meghan Sullivan combined to
score 44 points leading the Lady
Rams to a 54-48 victory against
Central Division rival Hampshire
Regional at Blake Arena, which is
located on the Springfield College
campus, last Friday afternoon.
“My players were very excited about playing in this game
today,” said Granby head coach
Tom Burke. “Playing here is just
like playing a game at the (Curry
Hicks) Cage. It’s as good as it
gets.”
The Lady Rams, who improved
their overall season record to
a perfect 10-0, qualified for
the Western Mass. Division 3
Tournament. They also took over
sole possession of first place in
the league standings with a 2-0
mark.
Turley Publications photos by Susan Swift
Granby’s Kate Sullivan (11)
looks to go up for a shot in
the paint.
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The Granby girls basketball team topped Hampshire, 54-48, at the HoopHall Classic.
“Knowing that we’ve already
qualified for the postseason tournament is just a great feeling.
This was also a very big league
game for us,” said Meg Sullivan,
Lady Orioles shoot
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Granby’s Kate Sarnacki
(4) goes up for a shot .
Stingrays head to championships
By Tina Lak Lavoie Special to The Sentinel B E L C H E RT OW N - T h e
Belchertown Stingrays swim team
finished off the 2014-2015 season in the Pioneer Valley Swim
League with a 6-1 record. The
team is heading to championships
on Jan. 24 and 25 at Longmeadow
High School.
The team is led by head coach
Nick Provost. Provost is assisted
in coaching this season by assistant coaches Ashley Chumbley
and Rose Wrona, and coaching
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
B E L C H E RTOW N - T h e
non-league girls basketball
game between Ludlow and
Belchertown featured two
of the best players in Western
Massachusetts.
Ludlow senior forward Alyssa
Guyon and Belchertown senior
guard Tea’ Spellacy, who have
both scored more than 1,000
points during their outstanding
high school careers, gave their
faithful supporters plenty to
cheer about on the cold winter
night.
While Guyon scored a careerhigh 39 points, Spellacy finished
the contest with 31 points, which
was also her career-high, helping the Lady Orioles post a 6354 home victory, last Tuesday
night, Jan. 13.
“It was a pretty good matchup
between me and Alyssa Guyon
tonight, but we were able to
come away with the victory,”
said Spellacy, who scored her
1,000th career point earlier this
season. “Winning the game is
the most important thing to me
because we’re now one step
closer to qualifying for the postseason tournament.”
The nine-point victory
improved the Lady Orioles overall record to 7-2.
“I told my players before the
start of the game that Alyssa
might outscore Tea’, but Ludlow
couldn’t outscore us and they
who finished with 14 points, six
assists, five rebounds, four steals,
and four blocked shots in the first
meeting of the season against the
Lady Red Raiders. “It’s such a
aide Dennis Lelic.
On Jan. 9 at Palmer High
School, the Stingrays defeated
the Palmer Stripers Swim Team
576-234. The Stingrays, with 62
athletes, averaged 9.29 points per
swimmer. The Stripers, with 37
athletes, averaged 6.32 points per
swimmer.
At the meet, 34 Stingrays
achieved 41 personal best times
in their events: Nicole Beaumont,
Hannah Bernashe, Jenna Birks,
Ty Bogdanovich, Joslyn Bronner,
Taylor Bronner, Kylie Corbin,
J a c k s o n C o u c h o n , A n d r ew
Cowles, Bruce Douglas, Nathan
Dragon, Mitchell Dubey, Sammy
Falcone, Aubrey Harrington,
Kareem Hassan, Jackson
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William Kandar, Nicholas Martel,
Sara Morley, Lauren Morris,
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Spraggon, Matthew Stelmokas,
Zachary Stowe-Alekman, Valerie
Williams, and Elyssa Wrona.
See STINGRAYS, Page 18
Rams power past Lions
By Tim Peterson
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Turley Publications photo by Susan Swift
B e l c h e r t o w n ’s Te a ’
Spellacy (23) goes up for
a shot in the paint.
didn’t,” said Belchertown head
coach Jason Woodcock. “We
really wanted to win this game
tonight, but watching two outstanding basketball players play
against each other was a lot of
fun.”
The Lady Orioles, who had
won seven of their previous eight
See LADY ORIOLES, Page 20
LUDLOW - At the midway
point of the regular season, the
Granby and Ludlow boys basketball teams had similar records.
Both teams were looking for a
victory when they faced each
other last Friday night.
The Rams, who outscored the
Lions 19-6 in the third quarter,
held on during the final 8:00 for a
48-43 non-league game at Mullins
Gymnasium in Ludlow.
“We’ve been struggling a little
bit so far this season, so this is
a very good win,” said Granby
head coach Tim Sheehan. “To get
a little bit of momentum and a
little bit of confidence is really
very helpful for us. I thought we
played very well tonight, espe-
cially defensively.”
The Rams, who began the regular season with a 1-3 record, have
now won four of their previous
five games putting them above
the .500 mark for the first time at
5-4. They defeated Southwick 7748 at home 24 hours earlier.
“We’ve played a lot of close
games this year,” Sheehan added.
“I think if we can continue to play
well, we should be a very good
team in February.”
The only double-digit scorer
for the Rams against the Lions
was senior guard Jesse Molin,
who scored 11 of his game-high
20 points during the second half.
He also finished the game with 11
rebounds and three assists.
Molin, who scored his 1,000th
career point as a junior, has
scored 20 or more points in seven
See RAMS, Page 16
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Granby’s Mike Sosa (3)
pushes a one-handed shot
towards the basket.
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
Hurricanes declaw Tigers
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SOUTH HADLEY – The South
Hadley hockey team continues to
struggle this season, dropping to
0-6 with losses this week to East
Longmeadow and Amherst.
Last Thursday night, the Tigers
were upended by Amherst (which
shares co-operative program with
Palmer) 5-2.
Amherst, which is undefeated so
far this season at 6-0-3, got off to
a good start by taking a 1-0 lead in
the first period. With 4:45 remaining
in the period, Matt Gazaille took a
pass from Jordan Tetreault and sent
it home.
Tetreault then scored himself with
13:05 to go in the second period.
Max Hopley then increased the
Hurricane lead to 3-0 with 2:49 left
in the period.
There was a small melee in front of
the goal with a few shots going back
and forth at the goal. Jack Rees and
Caseem Knight both made attempts
at the goal. Off a rebound, Hopley
would make a quick backhand and
found a hole in the net for the goal.
South Hadley finally got on the
board with 41 seconds remaining in
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Basketball Hall of Fame vice president Paul
Lambert (left) poses for a photo as Sgt.
Samantha Gibson (right) shakes the hand of
Granby’s Kate Sullivan (middle), who won
Player of the Game honors.
LADY RAMS | from Page 15
Turley Publications photo by Gregory A. Scibelli
Evan Sullivan gets set to make a wrist shot.
the second period thanks to a heads
up play by Corey Calkins. Calkins,
Beau Kass and Brian Bak were all
heading for the goal. Kass took a
shot on the goal the rebound went to
Calkins, who flicked it into the left
side of the net to make it 3-1.
Knight scored with 6:18 in the
third period, but Evan Sullivan came
back with a goal thanks to an Alex
Joao pass with 4:38 remaining, making the score 4-2.
Tetreault grabbed his second tally
of the game with an empty net with
50 seconds remaining to ice the
game.
See HURRICANES, Page 18
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Granby’s Lucas Monaco (11)
goes up for a shot close to
the basket.
RAMS | from Page 15
of the Rams first nine games.
The trio of junior guard Colby
Forbush, sophomore forward Zach
Gorham, and sophomore guard Joe
Desormier finished with eight points
for Granby. Gorham also had eight
rebounds.
The Lions, who saw their overall
record fall to 3-6, entered the contest
with a two-game winning streak.
“If we could’ve won this game
tonight, it would’ve put us only one
game under .500, but now we’re two
games under the .500 mark,” said
Ludlow head coach Dan Falvey,
“Granby won this game in the third
quarter. They put a lot of pressure
on us defensively and we kept rushing our shots. We just missed a ton
of inside shots. We did make a good
comeback in the fourth quarter, but
we just need to play that way the
whole game.”
Before the start of the season,
Falvey was hoping to have at least a
4-6 record after the first ten games.
“In my opinion, the first half of our
schedule is a lot more difficult than
the second half,” Falvey said. “My
goal was to be at least 4-6 after ten
games and we can accomplish that
if we can beat Agawam on Monday
night. Then we’ll need to go 6-4 in
our final 10 games to qualify for the
postseason tournament.”
In the home game against Granby,
Ludlow, who’s a Division 2 team, was
led by junior guard Dan Rodrigues,
who netted ten of his 12 points after
Granby’s Tim Sheehan Jr.
(5) tries to get off a shot in
the paint.
halftime. It was only the second time
this season that Rodrigues reached
double digits in scoring. Senior
guard Brian Pacheco chipped in with
10 points.
The Rams, who started only one
forward, managed to hold Ludlow
senior center Kevin Simonds, who’s
6-foot-6, to a season-low eight points.
He only made two field goals and
four free throws.
Granby scored the first seven
points of the game, but the Lions
responded with a 9-2 run and the
score was tied 9-9 at the end of the
opening quarter.
It looked like the home team
would enter the second quarter with
a three-point lead when senior Zach
Frangules (five points) launched a
half court shot that went into the basket off the backboard, but the buzzer
had already sounded.
With 3:17 remaining in the second quarter, the Lions took the lead
for the first time at 15-13 following
a jumper by junior Lee Gonzalez,
which was his only made basket of
the game.
A 3-pointer from the right side by
Forbush gave Granby the lead back
less than a minute later.
The Lions had a 19-16 lead before
Molin buried a 3-pointer from the
left corner tying the score for the
fourth time.
Rodrigues started the second half
with a 3-pointer from the left side
before the Rams pulled away with
the help of a 13-0 run. Molin scored
six points during that run, which was
capped off with an inside hoop by
Granby’s Jesse Molin (24)
drives hard to the basket.
senior forward Lucas Monaco (two
points) increasing the Rams lead to
32-22 with 3:20 left in the third quarter.
An old fashion three point play
by Rodrigues halted the run for a
moment, but the Rams entered the
final quarter with a 38-25 lead following back-to-back 3-pointers by
Desormier and Molin.
The Lions then outscored the
Rams, 13-2, during the first 5:00 of
the fourth quarter.
“We played back-to-back games
and we got a little bit tired in the
fourth quarter,” Sheehan said. “I
thought my players really stepped up
tonight.”
An old fashion three-point play by
Pacheco closed the gap to 40-38 with
2:54 left in regulation.
On the Rams next possession,
Forbush made his second 3-pointer
of the game from the right side.
With 22 seconds left, Forbush
made a pair of free throws extending
the Rams lead to 46-40.
Frangules would then make a
three-pointer from the left corner cutting the deficit in half.
Gorham sealed the Rams victory
with an offensive rebound putback
basket following a missed free throw
with 6 seconds on the scoreboard
clock.
The Rams probably won’t win
16 regular season games like they
did a year ago, but they’ll be a very
dangerous team if they do qualify
for the Western Mass. Division 4
Tournament again this year.
basketball team wants to play at each year.”
Granby made a visit to the Cage last March after defeating Hampshire, 45-39, in a quarterfinal game at Sullivan
Gymnasium. The Lady Rams lost to Hoosac Valley in the
Western Mass. semifinals.
The Lady Rams also defeated Sabis 43-35 at the
Hoophall last January. That victory ended a ten game losing streak against the Lady Bulldogs. Granby lost a heartbreaker against South Hadley by one point at Blake Arena
two years ago.
While Meg Sullivan, who played in her third and final
Hoophall Classic game, was selected as the Lady Rams
Most Outstanding Player in last year’s game, her younger
sister, Kate, received the Most Outstanding Player award
following the six point victory against Hampshire.
“It’s pretty special to receive the award, especially following in my sisters footsteps,” she said. “It’s the first time
that I’ve ever won an award in my high school career.”
Kate Sullivan, who also played in her third Hoophall
game, posted a double-double with 13 points and a teamhigh 15 rebounds. She also had five assists, two steals, and
two blocked shots.
Sarnacki, who now has a 2-0 record at the Hoophall, led
the Lady Rams with a game-high 17 points. She scored 13
of her points during the opening half.
Granby freshman forward Mallory Beauregard added six
points and five rebounds.
The Lady Red Raiders, who also had a chance to qualify
for the Western Mass. Division 3 Tournament with a victory, had a 9-2 overall record and a 2-1 league record following the Hoophall loss.
“We’re going to get in the tournament,” said Hampshire
head coach Rich Moussette. “Sure, it’s a big game, but you
can’t make it bigger than the season.”
Hampshire was led by sophomore forward Katie
O’Connor, who also posted a double-double. She scored
eight of her 14 points during the second half and pulled
down a game-high 27 rebounds. The Lady Red Raiders out
rebounded the Lady Rams 51-38.
“Getting the opportunity to play at the Hoophall was
just amazing,” said O’Connor, who was selected Lady Red
Raiders Most Outstanding Player. “I’ve never played a
game in a gym like this one before.”
Senior forward Lauren Aldrich and junior guard Chelsea
Moussette both finished the game with 12 points.
The score was tied five times during the first seven minutes before the Lady Rams put together an 11-3 run.
Sarnacki buried a three-pointer from the top of the key
with two seconds left in the quarter giving the Rams a slim
16-14 advantage. She finished the contest with a total of
three three-pointers giving her nine treys in the first ten
games of the season.
Granby junior center Hannah Remillard (2 points) began
the second quarter by hitting a foul-line jumper before
Kate Sullivan capped off the big run increasing the lead to
20-14 with 6:40 remaining in the half.
In the middle of the second quarter, Hampshire junior
guard Nicole Buzzee (8 points) knocked down a threepointer from the right corner closing the gap to 25-22.
The Lady Rams, who held a 31-26 halftime lead, took
an eight point lead at the start of the second half following a three-pointer from the right side of the key by Kate
Sullivan, who score eight first half points.
With 2:57 remaining in the quarter, the score was tied at
34 following a pair of made free throws by Moussette.
“I thought if we were able to take the lead there, it
would’ve probably made a big difference for us,”
Moussette said. “We were playing hard, but we were just
missing our shots.”
Following a steal by Kate Sullivan, the Lady Rams
retook the lead following a Sarnacki lay-up. Then Meg
Sullivan, who scored only four points in the first half,
made a pair of free throws.
Meg Sullivan would make a pair of three-pointers and
added two more free throws during the first four minutes
of the fourth quarter, as the Lady Rams built a 48-37 lead.
Beauregard also made two free throws capping the Lady
Rams 12-1 run.
Just like at the start of the second half, Hampshire came
storming back once again. Aldrich scored seven of her
team’s final 11 points of the game. Moussette made her
second three-pointer in the final seconds, but her team
couldn’t get any closer than six points.
The second meeting of the season between the two rivals
is scheduled to take place at Granby High School on Feb.
9.
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
Orioles struggle on offense
ByDave Forbes
Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer
BELCHERTOWN - It was a tough
week for the Belchertown boys basketball team as they faced both Agawam and
Hampshire.
The Orioles battled hard in both of their
contests, but came out on the short in each
game.
In the 53-42 loss to Agawam on
Thursday, Jan. 15, the Orioles trailed 16-10
at the end of the first, 30-15 at the half and
43-27 at the end of the third.
Connor Davis and Skyelar Whitehead
each finished with a team-high 10 points.
Billy Aldrich chipped in with seven, while
Corey Henson and Jason Krasinkiewicz
each had five. Zach Jones and Mitch
Medina had two apiece and one from
Connor Murphy.
In the 60-37 loss to Hampshire, the
Orioles struggled to put up just 10 points
in the first, but they did better in the second
half as they managed to score 27 points.
Davis had a team-high 18 points to lead
the Orioles. Henson and Murray each
had four, followed by Jack Karmins and
Krasinkiewicz with three, two from Medina
and Alec Walker and one from Jones.
PAGE 17
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Pictured are Emma Leblanc and McKenna
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
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Granby topples, Pathfinder,
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GRANBY - Granby hosted Pathfinder
Regional, Ludlow and Northampton for the
Granby Duals.
The Rams defeated Pathfinder, 7212, and Northampton, 66-18, and fell to
Ludlow, 36-42.
The Rams were led by Ben Rokowski
(138) and Nolan Hodgins (220) both having two pins and a forfeit. Nate Fernandes
(120), Damien Eisnor-Janosz (126), Victor
Magalheas (132), Jack Sarnacki (170),
Nick Roberts (182) and Tre Demers (195)
all pinned for the Rams.
Granby then followed that up with a 49-
24 victory over Mahar.
The Rams then competed in one more
tournament and beat Frontier, 59-24, but
lost to East Longmeadow, 39-35, and
Putnam, 60-12.
Granby is now 3-1 in the Suburban
League and 8-5 for the season.
WESTFIELD - Westfield State men’s
basketball forward and Belchertown resident Dan Johnson scored nine points and
Belchertown High School
In the 8 and under events, three relay
teams placed first: the 100-yard medley team of Nicholas Martel, Brandon
Bronner, Ryan Gould and Ryan Shea;
and the 100-yard freestyle teams of
Bethany Lavoie, Aubrey Harrington,
Sophia Williams and Valerie Williams;
and Nicholas Martel, Jackson Hennessy,
Liam Spraggon and Peter Root.
In the 8 and under individual events,
swimmers placing first included Brandon
Bronner, 100-yard Individual Medley and
25-yard breaststroke; Aubrey Harrington,
25-yard butterfly and 25-yard backstroke;
Ryan Gould, 25-yard butterfly and 25yard backstroke; Bethany Lavoie, 100yard Individual Medley and 25-yard freestyle; Ryan Shea, 25-yard freestyle and
50-yard freestyle; and Valerie Williams,
50-yard freestyle.
In the 10 and under events, four relay
teams placed first: the 200-yard medley
teams of Taylor Bronner, Madalyn Roy,
Abigail Olden and Stefania Mayo; and
Evan Harrington, John Marshall, Derek
Gould and Ty Bogdanovich; and the 200yard freestyle teams of Madeline Jaszek,
Stefania Mayo, Sara Morley and Lauren
Morris; and Peter Elias, Jacob Murch,
Forrest Sherson and Dillan Laplante.
In the 9-10 individual events, swimmers placing first included Taylor
Bronner, 100-yard freestyle; Derek
Gould, 100-yard Individual Medley and
50-yard backstroke; Evan Harrington,
50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle;
Stefania Mayo, 50-yard freestyle; Abigail
Olden, 50-yard butterfly; and Madalyn
Roy, 50-yard breaststroke.
In the 11-12 events, two relay teams
placed first: the 200-yard medley teams
of Kylie Corbin, Elyssa Wrona, Joslyn
Bronner and Hannah Bernashe; and
Owen Sordillo, Matthew Stelmokas,
Aidan Endress and Nathan Dragon.
In the 11-12 individual events, swimmers placing first included Joslyn
Bronner, 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard
freestyle; Kylie Corbin, 200-yard freestyle and 50-yard backstroke; Andrew
Cowles, 50-yard breaststroke; Nathan
Dragon, 50-yard butterfly; Mitchell
Dubey, 50-yard freestyle; Owen Sordillo,
200-yard freestyle and 50-yard backstroke; Matthew Stelmokas, 200-yard
Individual Medley; Jonah Weiss, 100yard freestyle; and Elyssa Wrona, 200yard Individual Medley and 50-yard
breaststroke. In the 13-14 events, two relay teams
placed first: the 200-yard medley teams
of Nicole Oberg, Jenna Birks, Nicole
Beaumont and Jasmine Cooper; and Noah
Soutier, Kareem Hassan, Ben LaClair and
Zachary Mayo.
In the 13-14 individual events, swimmers placing first included Nicole
Beaumont, 200-yard Individual Medley
and 100-yard freestyle; Jenna Birks,
100-yard backstroke; Jasmine Cooper,
200-yard freestyle; Kareem Hassan, 100yard freestyle; Ben LaClair, 200-yard
Individual Medley and 50-yard freestyle;
Nicole Oberg, 50-yard freestyle and 100yard breaststroke; Kagan Sherson, 100yard butterfly; and Noah Soutier, 200yard freestyle.
In the 15-18 individual events, swimmers placing first included Julia Mazza,
200-yard Individual Medley and 100yard freestyle; and Ella Vacchi, 200-yard
freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke.
On Dec. 20 at Sci-Tech High School
in Springfield, the Stingrays defeated the
Springfield Sharks Swim Team 536-406.
The Stingrays, with 65 athletes, averaged
8.25 points per swimmer. The Sharks,
with 67 athletes, averaged 6.06 points per
swimmer.
At the meet, 36 Stingrays achieved
49 personal best times in their events:
Emma Almeida, Miranda Beaudet, Nicole
Frontier topple Orioles
BELCHERTOWN - Belchertown fell to
Frontier, 59-12.
Daytona Barrows picked up a win via
forfeit at 195 lbs. for the Orioles.
- Compiled by Sports Editor Dave Forbes
HURRICANES | from Page 16
Amherst’s Ben Thompson allowed two
goals and made 23 saves. Gavin Prough
had 28 saves in the loss for the Tigers.
S o u t h H a d l ey ’s wo e s c o n t i n u e d
Saturday when they were trounced by East
Longmeadow in a Berry League matchup
10-4.
The key to the Spartans dominance was
Ben Wosky, who had four goals and an
assist in the game.
Beau Kass had a pretty good performance in the loss, coming up with two
goals for the Tigers. Will Hunter and Evan
Sullivan also scored in the defeat.
The Tigers were down immediately as
the Spartans struck for four goals in the
first period. South Hadley got three of them
back in the second period, but the Spartans
kept scoring, with six goals in the final two
periods to run away with the game.
The Tigers’ Justin Garon made 20 saves
in the loss.
South Hadley will continue searching
for its first win of the season, and will face
West Springfield Tuesday at Olympia Ice
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grabbed six rebounds in a 68-44 win over
Salem State on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Beaumont, Chris Chumbley, Jasmine
Cooper, Kylie Corbin, Jackson Couchon,
Elijah Davis, Mitchell Dubey, Peter Elias,
Christopher Gonsalves, Derek Gould,
Ryan Gould, Aubrey Harrington, Evan
Harrington, Westin Hellyar, Dennis
Lelic, Julia Maloof, Andrew Marshall,
John Marshall, Nicholas Martel, Stefania
Mayo, Zachary Mayo, Julia Mazza, Sara
Morley, Lauren Morris, Jacob Murch,
Sienna Murch,, Abigail Olden, Emma
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Sordillo, Noah Soutier, Liam Spraggon,
Sophia Williams and Elyssa Wrona.
In the 8 and under events, two relay
teams placed first: the 100-yard freestyle teams of Sophia Williams, Valerie
Williams, Bethany Lavoie and Aubrey
Harrington; and Ryan Gould, Peter Root,
Elijah Davis and Ryan Shea.
In the 8 and under individual events,
swimmers placing first included Ryan
Gould, 25-yard butterfly and 50-yard
freestyle; Aubrey Harrington, 50-yard
freestyle and 25-yard backstroke; Ryan
Shea, 25-yard freestyle; and Liam
Spraggon, 25-yard backstroke.
In the 9-10 events, two relay teams
placed first: the 200-yard medley team of
Derek Gould, Evan Harrington, Mitchell
Dubey and John Marshall; and the 200yard freestyle team of Peter Elias, Jacob
Murch, Forrest Sherson and Dillan
Laplante.
In the 9-10 individual events, swimmer
placing first included Mitchell Dubey,
50-yard butterfly; Evan Harrington, 100yard freestyle; Dillan Laplante, 50-yard
freestyle; Alannah Lavoie, 100-yard
Individual Medley and 50-yard butterfly;
Stefania Mayo, 100-yard freestyle; and
Madalyn Roy 50-yard breaststroke.
In the 11-12 events, one relay team
placed first: the 200-yard freestyle team
of Owen Sordillo, Andrew Cowles, Aidan
Endress and Jonah Weiss.
In the 11-12 individual events, swimmers placing first included Kylie Corbin,
200-yard freestyle; Andrew Cowles,
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Josephine Elias and Jasmine Coooper;
and Damin Gonsalves, Kagan Sherson,
Noah Soutier and Zachary Mayo; and
the 200-yard freestyle team of Nicole
Beaumont, Emma Rothstein, Mary Zina
and Ella Vacchi.
In the 13-14 individual events, swimmers placing first included Nicole
Beaumont, 200-yard Individual Medley
and 100-yard freestyle; Joslyn Bronner,
100-yard butterfly; Zachary Mayo, 100yard freestyle; Nicole Oberg, 50-yard
freestyle and 100-yard breaststroke;
Kagan Sherson 200-yard Individual
Medley and 100-yard butterfly; Noah
Soutier, 200-yard freestyle; and Ella
Vacchi, 200-yard freestyle and 100-yard
backstroke. In the 15-18 events, two relay teams
placed first: the 200-yard medley teams
of Aubrey Endress, Julia Maloof, Julia
Mazza and Anna Prejsner; and Chris
Chumbley, Cameron Wright, Dennis
Lelic and Kareem Hassan.
In the 15-18 individual events, swimmer placing first included Miranda
Beaudet, 200-yard Individual Medley;
Chris Chumbley, 200-yard freestyle and
100-yard backstroke; Aubrey Endress,
100-yard backstroke; Kareem Hassan,
200-yard Individual Medley; Dennis
Lelic, 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard
breaststroke; Julia Mazza, 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle; and Anna
Prejsner, 100-yard butterfly and 100-yard
breaststroke.
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The Week Ahead
Wrestling
Belchertown at Duxbury Team Tournament (ay Duxbury High School) 9 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 22
Boys Basketball
Holyoke Catholic at Hampden Charter
7 p.m.
(at Dunbar Community Center in Springfield)
Girls Basketball
Belchertown at Chicopee
7 p.m.
Holyoke Catholic at Cathedral (at Boland Elementary School in Springfield)6 p.m.
Diving
Belchertown at Longmeadow
6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25
No games scheduled.
Friday, Jan. 23
Boys Basketball
Belchertown at South Hadley
Monson at Granby
Franklin Tech at Holyoke Catholic
Hockey
Belchertown at St. Mary (at Amelia)
Swimming
Belchertown at Amherst
South Hadley at Holyoke Catholic
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24
Girls Basketball
Granby vs. Wahconah (at Hoosac Valley)
Hockey
Belchertown at Turners Falls (at Collins-Moylan)
12 p.m.
6 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 26
Boys Basketball
Gateway at Holyoke Catholic (at Holyoke Boys and Girls Club)
Girls Basketball
Chicopee at Belchertown
Granby at South Hadley
Holyoke Catholic at McCann Tech
Tuesday, Jan. 27
Boys Basketball
Belchertown at Ludlow
Granby at Easthampton
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Harrington, Alice M. (McKillop)
Died Jan. 15, 2015
Funeral Services Jan. 20, 2015
Miles Funeral Home
Holden
Alice M. Harrington, 89
HOLDEN - Alice M. (McKillop)
Harrington, 89, of Holden, passed
away peacefully at the Notre
Dame Long Term Care Center in
Worcester, on Thursday, Jan. 15,
2015. Her husband of 55 years,
James J. Harrington, died in May of
2002. Alice was born and raised in
Belchertown, a daughter of Michael
J. and Anna N. (Falvey) McKillop, and lived in Holden
for 62 years before moving to the Notre Dame community in 2010. She was a graduate of Belchertown
High School, Becker Junior College and attended both
Worcester State and UMass Amherst. She was a licensed
social worker with Oakdale Nursing Home for 18 years,
retiring in 1987. She also worked as a secretary at St.
Mary’s Church for many years. A devoted mother, Alice
raised her four children in Holden and was proud to be a
member of the Harrington extended family. She leaves her
three sons, Timothy J. Harrington and his wife, Margaret
of Sterling, John E. Harrington and his partner, Vickie
Weber of Gardner and Paul D. Harrington and his wife,
Kathleen of Sturbridge; a daughter, Anne Marie Weiler
and her husband, Patrick of Northborough; 11 grandchildren, Brigid, Maura, Deirdre, John, Kevin, Molly, Ryan,
Timothy, Michael, Shannon and Jacqueline; and 6 greatgrandchildren. Three brothers and four sisters predeceased
her. Alice was a devoted member of St. Mary’s Parish in
Jefferson for 62 years where she was chairperson of many
committees and was involved in the CCD program.
Relatives and friends were invited to visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19, and again at
8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Miles Funeral Home,
1158 Main St., Holden, before leaving in procession to
St. Mary’s Church, 114 Princeton St., Jefferson where a
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial
followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Holden. Donations in
Alice’s memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church, P.O.
Box 2200, Jefferson, MA 01522. To share a memory or
offer an online condolence please visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.
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Town of Granby
Board of Health
After a posted public
hearing, the Granby Board
of Health adopted two new
regulations on December
16, 2014. The first, entitled
“Restricting the Sale of
Tobacco Products” expands
the definition of tobacco
products to include nicotine
delivery products, includes
a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products
and, bans the sale of tobacco within 500 feet of
schools. The penalty section
includes possible revocation
of the tobacco sales permit
after multiple offenses. The
second,
entitled
“Prohibiting Smoking in
Workplaces and Public
Places, bans smoking in private clubs, on town owned
playgrounds, athletic fields
and beaches, outdoor areas
of restaurants and bars
where food and/or beverages are sold, hotels and
motels, and within 20 feet
of municipal buildings. Use
of E-cigarettes is not
allowed wherever smoking
is prohibited by MCL Ch.
270, section 22 and in this
local regulation.
Richard Bombardier Chair,
Granby Board of Health
1/22/15
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starting Feb. 2 for family, caregivers, and
friends of loved ones with mental illness.
The course is designed to help caregivers
understand and support their loved ones
while maintaining their own wellbeing.
Pre-registration is required. Mental
illnesses covered in the course include
depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar
disorder, post traumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), borderline personality disorder,
and schizophrenia.
Family to Family is taught by trained
facilitators who are family members of
individuals living with mental illness.
Facilitators provide critical information and strategies related to caregiving
through presentations, discussions, and
interactive exercises. More than 115,000
family members have graduated from this
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Participants are provided with free
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life while breathing fresh air. These twohour hikes will include some fun winter
games. The new snowshoes are lightweight and easy to maneuver. Weather
permitting; snowshoes will be supplied
with a weight restriction of 80 lbs or less.
Participants are welcome to bring their
own snowshoes. If there is no snow, we
will hike. (Boots/Hiking boots are a must)
WHO/WHEN: School vacation.
LADY ORIOLES | from Page 15
games, also defeated Mahar, 68- 40, on
the road last Thursday night before losing
another road game against Westfield, 4843, the following night. The Lady Orioles,
who only needs two more victories to
qualify for the Western Mass. Division 2
Tournament, first three losses of the season came against Division 1 opponents.
The Lady Lions (4-4), who’s also a
Division 2 team, entered the game having
won four straight games.
“We’ve been playing with a lot of confidence during the past couple of games,”
said Ludlow head coach Tim Brillo.
“Hopefully, we can continue to keep
improving in our final two games this
week.”
The Lady Lions also split their other
two games last week. They defeated
Palmer, 52-39 at home, last Thursday
before losing at Northampton, 56-38, the
following night.
Spellacy, who’s planning to join the
women’s basketball team at Babson
College next year, will most likely end her
high school career, as the Lady Orioles alltime leading scorer. Her previous career
high, was 29 points, which came in a 5431 road victory against Palmer back in the
middle of December. She has scored 20 or
more points in eight of the Lady Orioles
first 11 games this season.
Belchertown senior forward Kelsey
Shea scored eight of her season-high 10
points during the second half. Her careerhigh is 11 points, which she has done a
couple of times during the past two years.
“Kelsey is a workhorse for us,”
Woodcock said. “Nobody on this team
works harder than she does.”
Junior forward Jackie Johnson scored
all eight of her points in the opening half.
Senior forward Ashley Cavanaugh also
scored eight points, while sophomore
guard Kayla Henry scored four points and
sophomore center Cara McKenzie added
two points.
Despite the setback, it was a very
memorable game for Guyon, who broke a
school and a team record.
Guyon, who joined the elite 1,000point club as a junior, became the school’s
all-time leading scorer following an old
fashion three-point play with 4 seconds
remaining in the third quarter. She passed
Jenna Williamson (1,241 points), who
graduated from Ludlow High School in
2010.
“I needed 25 points to break the
school’s scoring record and I thought
that I wouldn’t be able do it because
Belchertown is a very good team this
materials including up-to-date information
on mental illnesses and their impacts on
the brain, and current research on treatments and medications.
“Mental illness does not involve just
one person,” said NAMI-WM president
Bernice Drumheller. “Entire families are
affected, and caregivers need the skills
and information to obtain the best care for
their loved ones while also taking care of
themselves.”
Drumheller, a 13-year veteran Family to
Family teacher, said, “NAMI offers help
and hope to families. People who take the
course describe it as life-changing. It is
taught by trained family caregivers who
themselves have loved ones living with
mental illness. They know first-hand what
families face.”
For more information or to register for
the course please contact the NAMI-WM
office at 413-786-9139 or information@
namiwm.org or visit the website at www.
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Boys and girls ages 5-8 Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 16/17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Boys and girls ages 9 and 10 - Thursday
and Friday, Feb. 19/20, 9:30 to 11:30
a.m.
(Weather permitting, snowshoes will be
supplied with a weight restriction of 80
lbs or less. Participants are welcome to
bring there own snowshoes.)
COST: $35 for two-day session.
R E G I S T R AT I O N D E A D L I N E :
Thursday, Feb. 12.
year,” said Guyon, who was honored during a ceremony prior to the start of last
Thursday’s home game against Palmer. “If
I didn’t do it against Belchertown, I probably would’ve done it in our next game at
home. It’s an amazing accomplishment for
me, but I really wanted to win this game.”
Guyon, who’s also planning to play
college basketball next year, broke
Jenna Williamson’s team record for
points in a game against Belchertown.
Williamson scored 35 points in a game
against Chicopee High School as a senior.
Guyon’s previous career high was 32
points against rival Minnechaug last year.
Only three other Ludlow players besides
Guyon scored against Belchertown. Junior
guard Stacia Papuga scored all eight of
her points during the first half, junior forward Mia Jeronimo scored four points and
senior guard Kierra McCarthy added three
points.
After a very close first quarter between
the two team, which saw two ties and four
lead changes, the Lady Orioles used a 144 run to take a 26-18 lead with 1:55 left in
the opening half.
Following a lay-up by Papuga, the Lady
Orioles increased their lead to 30-20 with
23 seconds left following back-to-back
layups by Spellacy.
During the final 10 seconds of the half,
Guyon made a layup and a jumper from
the left side closing the gap to 30-24 at the
break. Guyon scored 16 points in the first
16:00.
The Lady Orioles, who put together an
impressive 15-2 during the first 5:00 of
the third quarter, had a 45-26 lead following an inside hoop by Cavanaugh.
Ludlow could’ve easily packed it in at
that point, but they came storming back
with the help of Guyon.
“I’m very proud of the way that my
players came back in the second half
against a very good Belchertown team,”
Brillo said. “We had three days off and we
played a little bit sluggish tonight.”
Between the final 3:00 of the third quarter and the first 3:00 of the fourth quarter,
Guyon scored 14 of her team’s 19 points.
The Lady Lions got as close as 49-45
with 5:05 left in regulation following
back-to-back field goals by Jeronimo.
The Lady Orioles, who also defeated
Ludlow by three points a year ago, would
score the next six points. Then a 3-pointer
from the left side by Spellacy gave her
team a 58-49 advantage with 2:35 left.
The Lady Lions wouldn’t get any closer
than six points the rest of the way.
The two teams could possibly meet for
the second time during the postseason
tournament.
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wanted. Planes, chisels, saws,
levels, etc. Call Ken 413-4332195. Keep your vintage tools
working and get MONEY.
Services
Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
lic. & ins.
Bob (413) 374-6175
or Jen (413) 244-5112
www.turley.com
A CALL WE HAUL
WE TAKE IT ALL
WE LOAD IT ALL
Lowest Rates,
accumulations, junk, estates,
attics, garages, appliances,
basements, demo services
10% disc. with this ad.
All Major CC's
CALL NOW (413)531-1936
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***A A CALL – HAUL IT ALL***
Bulk trash removal, cleanouts,
10% discount with this ad. Free
Est. (413)596-7286
ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERVICES C.S.I.A. Certified and
Insured. Sweeping chimneys year
round. Thank you. 413-967-8002.
ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Cleanings, inspections, repairs, caps,
liners, waterproofing, rebuilds.
Gutterbrush Installations. Local
family owned since 1986. HIC
#118355. Fully insured. (413)5478500.
BILODEAU AND SON Roofing.
Established 1976. New re-roofs
and repairs. Gutter cleanings and
repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call
(413)967-6679.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20 +
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
CHIMNEY SERVICES: CLEANINGS, caps, dampers, repairs
including masonry and liners. The
best for less!!! Worcester to
Pittsfield.
www.expresschimney.com
413650-0126, 508-245-1501
DRYWALL
AND
CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
HANDYMAN, TILE, carpentry,
sheet rock, repairs, decks, window
and door replacement, painting,
staining. Call Gil. Free estimates.
Licensed, insured (413)323-0923.
2015
TAX TIME
FOR SALE
CAMEL BACK SOFA
Mahogany Queen Ann legs, floral chintz
style fabric, predominantly maroon in
color. 78” long. Removable seat cushion,
two matching throw pillows. Excellent,
like new condition. Smoke free home.
$600 (Valued over $2,000)
CALL 413-626-6201
CHANTEL BLEAU
ACCOUNTING SERVICES
588 Center Street
Ludlow, MA 01056
Phone: 413-589-1671
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Services
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. References. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin 978355-6864.
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
WILL BUY OLD ITEMS antiques,
books,
furniture,
photographs, advertising, vehicles,
toys. One item or complete house
contents. Call Pete anytime 413575-0780.
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.
✦
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
Heating & Air Cond.
Instruction
Roofing
Pets
Horses
HEATING REPAIRS- AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL service
on all brands, gas furnace, heat
pump & mini split systems. Tony’s
Heating
&
Cooling
Service
(413)221-7073
TRUCK DRIVERS
NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER
SCHOOL
Unitedcdl.com
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.
BE A RESPONSIBLE PET
OWNER - Financially needy? Call
for assistance to spay/neuter your
cat/dog.
(413)565-5383
CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
ANIMALS.
Home Improvement
Masonry
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
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.
WATER DAMAGE
-CALL JAY (413)436-5782FOR REPAIRS
Complete
Drywall
Service.
Finishing,
Painting,
Ceilings
(Smooth or Textured). 38 years
experience. Fully insured
Instruction
Cleaning Services
DOMESTIC ENGINEER WITH
25+ years experience. I have
cleaning down to a science. Detail
oriented, organized, trustworthy,
references available. Call Robin
(413)531-4408.
www.turley.com
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DON'T BE A STARVING
ARTIST - learn how to teach
painting with this special
method to people of all ages
and abilities and have your own
business with a stable income.
Fill the need for more art in
healthcare facilities. Check it
out at:
www.artis4every1.com or call
(508)882-3947
Snow Removal
24
HOUR
SNOWPLOWING
service,
Palmer,
Monson,
Wilbraham, Hampden. Call now
limited space available. (413)5195439.
COMPLETE CHIMNEY &
MASONRY SERVICE
A+ BBB RATING
“From Brick to Stone,
Sidewalks to Fireplaces”
New Construction- RebuildsRepairs & Restoration
Licensed- RegisteredFully Insured
Owner Operated
Eric 413-210-9631
www.emcmasonry.com
Accepting all major credit cards
ARMITAGE SNOW PLOWING Affordable and reliable. Average
driveway price is $45. Accepting
new residential customers now.
Call Kevin for more information at
(413)279-3021. Fully insured
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.
Tree Work
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
Prevent Emergencies Now
Call LINC’S
For Your Connection
(413)668-5299
Roofing
ALL TYPES OF ROOFING,
shingle, flat and slate. Call Local
Builders (413)626-5296. Complete
roofing systems and repairs.
Fully licensed and insured. MA CS
#102453.
Lifetime
warranty.
Senior Discount. 24 hour service.
AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE
affordable prices, 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 (413)687-3220.
DUKE'S TREE SERVICE &
LAWN CARE Tree removal,
Pruning, Leaf removal
Duke's Waste Management &
More Dump runs, Clean outs
413-535-9808
[email protected]
Dukeswastemanagement.com
KOPEC TREE SERVICE
Fully insured. Proudly serving the
community for 13 years.
Trimming, Removals and Storm
Damage. Call for a free estimate.
Think Spring!
(413)687-0728.
Help Wanted
BUSY MENTAL HEALTH Clinic
needs dependable administrative
support staff person. Duties
include
answering
phones,
greeting and checking in clients,
scanning, data entry and other
miscellaneous tasks. 16 hours per
week. Some evenings may be
required. Please send resumé to
Business Manager at The Carson
Center at Valley Human Services,
96 South Street, Ware, MA 01082.
Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/AA
CARPENTER WITH SOME skill.
Need
tools
and
reliable
transportation.
FT/PT.
Call
(413)245-4402.
Your search
is over!
Find your
new home
in our
Classified
section.
$ Fill Out and Mail This Money Maker $
& COMPLETE
JANITORIAL
SERVICE
413-531-9393
www.rogersrugs.com
OFFICE
CLEANING
SERVICE
Roger M. Driscoll
Owner
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Fully Insured
Free Estimates
Run my ad in the following Zones(s):
QUABBIN
❑
Computer Services
COMPUTER REPAIR $15 per hr.
No charge for traveling. Call
(508)867-3531 ask for Bob.
Electrician
DEPENDABLE
ELECTRICIAN,
FRIENDLY
service,
installs
deicing cables. Free estimates.
Fully insured. Scott Winters
electrician Lic. #13514-B Call
(413)244-7096.
Quabbin Village Hills
Circulation: 50,500
1
Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or the Suburban
Residential ZONE for $24.00 for 20 words plus
50¢ for additional words. Add $5 for a second ZONE.
SUBURBAN
❑
PHONE
NAME
ADDRESS
TOWN
STATE
Suburban Residential
Circulation: 59,000
First ZONE base price
ZIP
THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON
Send to Turley Publications, 24 Water St., Palmer MA 01069.
Must include check.
Or call 413-283-7084 to place your ad.
Add a second ZONE
includes additional words
+ $500
Subtotal
x Number of Weeks
TOTAL enclosed
Did you remember to check your zone?
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Help Wanted
Business Opp.
FOSTER CARE: YOU can help
change someone’s life. Provide a
safe home for children and teens
who have been abused or
neglected.
Call
Devereux
Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493.
LIQUOR STORE FOR sale.
Established location, 30 yrs. Full
license, turn key opportunity. Over
$600K Merchandise, $150K lottery
in sales. 2,000 sq.ft leased store in
Westfield. $165K plus inventory
separate. Call (413)267-0497.
MACHINE OPERATORS- AN
area employer is seeking machine
operators for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
shifts. Must have a good work
history and prior experience in
manufacturing. Please apply to
www.unitedpersonnel.com
Real Estate
PART-TIME
RECREATION
CLERK Town of Wilbraham
Looking for dependable person to
work Mon-Fri 2:30 to 4:30pm, (10
hrs/wk),
to
provide
office
coverage, direct customer service,
and do clerical work, for the Parks
& Rec. Dept. Requires proficient
computer and communication
skills, 12.24/hr, no benefits.
Application
online
at
www.wilbraham-ma.gov
& 240
Springfield St., Wilbraham, MA
01095. Deadline 1/30/15. EOE
PCA’S HHA’S, CNA’S NEEDEDnight & weekend positions for
Monson, Brimfield, Hampden,
Palmer, Ware, etc. Must be
dependable,
have
reliable
transportation and verifiable work
references. Please call Visiting
Angels 508-764-6700.
PER
DIEM
COUNSELORS
needed for direct care residences
in Belchertown: Flexible hours, all
shifts needed. $10.00 per hour. To
apply: please download an
application from our current
openings
page
at
www.servicenet.org.
Send
completed application with resumé
to
[email protected].
RN, HHA’S, CNA’S, NEEDED.
Highest competitive rates for
Home Care Agency, also paid
mileage. Professional Medical
Services, Inc. (413)289-9018
Denise, EOE
UNITED PERSONNEL IS seeking
experienced housekeepers and
custodians for local college.
Temporary positions for first and
second shift, must be able to pass
a
background
check,
$10$12/hour,
depending
on
experience. Qualified candidates
should
apply
online
at
www.unitedpersonnel.com
and
call 413-527-7445 to schedule an
interview.
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Real Estate
REAL ESTATE
ASSOCIATES
JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
OUR INVENTORY
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Call us for an accurate FREE
market analysis.
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WARE: Quality craftsmanship on
this spacious 3 BD 2.5 BA cabinet
packets Kitchen w/island, 1st flr
laundry, gleaming hardwood floors
and
freshly
painted
walls.
$189,900
NEW
BRAINTREE:
Country
raised ranch on 4 plus acres, 3
BR, finished lower level, many
updates, great fishing near by.
$184,000
HARDWICK: Older ranch home
with open floor plan, needs your
personal touches, possible views.
Equity builder at $119,900
WALES:
Check
out
this
handyman special! It has a lot of
work done, needs more worth the
effort. Will be sold as is. Close to
Lake. $59,900
WARE: Duplex style multi family,
turn key money maker, tenants
are currently long term. Walk to
down
town
and
other
conveniences. $125,000
Dorrinda
O’Keefe-Shea
Glenn Moulton
Jill Stolgitis
Mary Hicks
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Call us today
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Mobile Homes
CHICOPEE BEHIND HU-KELAU, 2 bedrooms, 12’x66’, air,
appliances, new shed. Many
cabinets, built-in hutch, screened
porch, awnings, thermopanes
$49,900.413-593-9961
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
For Rent
BELCHERTOWN - 1 MONTH
FREE, LARGE, MODERN 2
bedroom apt. on bus route, w/w
carpeting, large yard, laundry on
premises, off-street parking in
plowed lot, appliances. $775/ mo
(413)323-1119 (413)537-7080
Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548
For Rent
All real estate advertising in this
newspaper is subject to the Federal
Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes
it illegal to advertise any preference,
limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status (number of children and
or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,
age, marital status, or any intention to
make any such preference, limitation or
discrimination.
This newspaper will not knowingly accept
any advertising for real estate that is in
violation of the law. Our readers are hereby
informed that all dwellings advertising in
this newspaper are available on an equal
opportunity basis. To complain about
discrimination call The Department of
Housing and Urban Development “ HUD”
toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.
area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll
free number for the hearing impaired is
1-800-927-9275.
HIGHLAND VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
•Spacious Townhouses
with ample closets
•Updated Kitchens
•Private Patios
•Playground
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
HILLSIDE VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
Applications now being
accepted for one, two and
three bedroom apartments
Open M-W-F 9-5
Thursday until 7
Saturday 10-3
•Heat and hot water included
•Ample Closets
•Fully Applianced
•Community Room
•Laundry Facilities
•Cats Welcome
•Extra Storage
•24 Hour Maintainance
For Information call
(413)967-7755 EHO
17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA
MONSON 1 BEDROOM APT.
$550 + utilities. No Pets. Avail.
immed., Stove, refrigerator incl.
F/L/S (413)335-5065
MONSON. 3 BEDROOM. Completely renovated, propane heat,
lower than oil, $100 toward first fillup. NO PETS!!! $900/ mo. F/L/S
(413)783-0192. Mr. Allen.
PALMER 2 BR. $925/ mo. 1 mi to
Pike. Beautifully renovated. Offstreet
parking.
Utilities
not
included. Available March 1.
(413)427-2706.
For information call
413-967-3822. EHO
27 Boulder Drive, Ware, MA
PALMER 1BR - Quiet Secure
Country Location. Locked Storage
& Laundry in Basement. K/DR
Combo - LR-Full Bath. Nice
Layout.
No
Smoke/Pets.
1st/last/sec. $700.00. Breton Est.
413-283-6940
LUDLOW ONE BEDROOM $750.
Stove, refrigerator, heat. No Pets
(413)589-9611.
PALMER BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED 2 Br apt. $700 plus
utilities. No pets, non-smokers.
First, last, security and CORI. Call
(413)267-5338.
For Rent
WARREN A MODERN Studio/
$525 with new kitchen, carpet and
appliances. Free hot water.
Beautiful rural setting with a
mountain view. Located on 67.
Please call (413)323-1118.
Commercial Rentals
GRANBY ROUTE 202, Business
zoned 600 sq. ft garage/ storage,
overhead & walkthrough doors,
$400. (413)427-4638.
INDUSTRIAL ZONED. FOUR
buildings available, 500 to 5,000
sq.ft. Breckenridge St., Palmer.
Also entertain offers for sale 10
acres (413)231-3131.
Vacation Rentals
WARM WEATHER IS year round
in Aruba. The water is safe, and
the dining is fantastic. Walk out to
the beach. 3-bedroom weeks
available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email:
[email protected] for more
information.
Auto Parts
USED AUTO PARTS, 91-day
guarantee.
Large
inventory,
engines, transmissions, radiators,
tires, glass. Excellent service, junk
car removal. Amherst-Oakham
Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road,
Oakham. 1-800-992-0441.
Autos Wanted
$$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
paid for your unwanted cars,
trucks, vans, big and small,
running or not. Call 413-534-5400.
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + Free sameday pick-up. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for FREE quote:
(855)977-8559
THREE RIVERS 2 BR, 2nd floor,
$700 no utilities. No pets.
(413)262-5245
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + free sameday removal. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for free quote
(877)897-4864
WARE FRESHLY PAINTED 2
bdrm, first floor, off-street parking,
coin-op laundry. HAP subsidized.
No pets. (413)323-8707
*CASH TODAY* WE’LL buy any
car (any condition) + Free sameday pick-up. Best cash offer
guaranteed! Call for FREE quote:
(877)622-9957.
WARREN 2 BEDROOMS, 1 bath,
$700.00 mth. Off street parking.
No utilities included.
Required
security and 1st month rent. Wash
machine hook-ups. (413)436-5436
CASH FOR CARS: Any
model or year. We pay
Running or not. Sell your
truck today. Free towing!
offer: 1-800-871-0654.
You’ll find it
in the Turley
For
e
Sal
CHARLTON
MANOR
REST
Home 3-8/ 3-11 shift Students
welcome to apply. Apply in
person: 12 Town Farm Rd.,
Charlton Mass
✦
FOR RENT
967-7355
PART TIME WANTED to stack
firewood and run equipment. Must
be consistent. Tetreault & Son
(413)245-9615
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