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SENTINELCalendar . . . 32-33 

Classifieds . . . . 27 

Education . . . . . 10 

Granby . . . . . . . 12 

Legals. . . . . . . . 26 

Obituaries. . . . . 26 

Opinion . . . . . . . . 6 

Police Log. . . . . . 5 

Seniors . . . . . . . 25 

Sports. . . . . . . . 19 

Volume 99 • Number 10 

Thursday, February 28, 2013 

Granby looking to withdraw from FD2 

Vote will take place March 4 at special town meeting 

By Aimee M. Henderson 

Staff Writer, 

ahenderson@turley.com 

GRANBY – Since the early 

1900s a small portion of Granby 

has been included in the South 

Hadley Fire District 2 territory, 

receiving both fire service and 

water from that town. That may 

change come March 4 after a vote 

at a special town meeting, when 

residents will decide on whether 

or not to withdraw from FD2. 

Select Board Clerk Mark Bail 

has added article 10 to the Special 

Town Meeting schedule, which 

seeks the town’s approval for 

authorization of the select board 

to instruct its representatives in 

the General Court to file a home 

rule petition for a special act. 

That legislature would remove 

the approximately 150 Granby 

households from receiving fire 

services from FD2. That group 

of residents, located on Amherst 

Road (east side), Burnett Street, 

Lyn Drive, Dian Street, Jackielyn 

Circle, Oak Drive, Graystone 

Avenue, Woodside Terrace, 

Lakeview Avenue and Amherst 

Street (numbers 375, 383, 385 

and 387), would still receive water 

See DISTRICT, Page 24 

Annual town election 

scheduled for May 20 

Board to keep state 

race separate 

By Matthew Bernat 

Turley Correspondent 

BELCHERTOWN – Buy one, 

get one free is usually a bargain, 

unless you’re talking about state 

and local elections. 

At its Feb. 25 meeting, the 

Board of Selectmen unanimously 

rejected combining the upcoming 

Massachusetts Senate primary 

race with a local election scheduled 

for May 20. 

Town Clerk and Selectman 

William Barnett said state officials 

gave towns the option of 

holding local elections the same 

day as the April 30 primary, or 

the Senate election, set for June 

25, but only if local polling was 

within 30 days of either date. 

At first glance, Barnett said, a 

decision moving the local election 

to April 30 appeared sound. 

See ELECTIONS, Page 24 

Turley Publications photo submitted 

From left, Will Parker (Andrew Evren) hands over the “little wonder” for the fellas (George 

Wilson, Joey Grabowski, Josh Prouser, and Blake Balathunis) to peer through. 

GAP to present ‘Oklahoma!’ 

By Michelle Charron 


GRANBY – Granby’s local 

community theater, Granby 

Arts Project (GAP), will entertain 

audiences with five performances 

of Rodgers and 

Hammerstein’s musical 

“Oklahoma!” Performances 

will take place at East Meadow 

Elementary School, 393 East 

State Street, Granby, with the 

following show dates: March 7, 

8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees 

March 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. 

There will be an intermission 

with concessions offered. 

Set in the Oklahoma 

Territory during the early 

1900’s, “Oklahoma!” follows 

the romance of cowboy 

Curly McLain (played by Josh 

See GAP, Page 24 

Schools to be ‘lit up’ 

with fiber optics 

By Gregory A. Scibelli 


BELCHERTOWN – An 

increased Internet speed concept 

coming soon to Belchertown 

could great enhance what educators 

are able to do in their classrooms, 

Superintendent Dr. Judith 

Houle says. 

Houle said MassBroadband 

123, a concept aimed at providing 

high-speed Internet through fiber 

optics, is nearing completion and 

the Internet cables will be “heated 

up” sometime later this year. 

Houle told the Belchertown 

School Committee she attended a 

meeting at the Southwick-Tolland- 

Granville Regional School District 

regarding MassBroadband 123 

two weeks ago. Southwick is 

among several times whose lines 

will be lit up sometime in the next 

month. 

See FIBER OPTICS, Page 24 

BLT donates trails, $12k to town 


Staff Writer, 

ahenderson@turley.com 

BELCHERTOWN – After 

years of working to protect open 

space in town, the Belchertown 

Land Trust (BLT) has donated 

its approximately three miles of 

trails to Belchertown as well as 

the funds to maintain those trails, 

preserving them for the future. 

On Wednesday, Feb. 20 

BLT President Ed Comeau 

and Treasurer Bill Terry presented 

Jim Natle, chairman for 

the Community Preservation 

Commission (CPC), with a check 

for $12,000 to be used for maintaining 

the system of trails. The 

following day, Thursday, Feb. 

21 the deed for those trails was 

See BLT, Page 25 

BLT President 

Ed Comeau, 

left, and BLT 

Treasurer 

Bill Terry, 

right, present 

a check 

to Community 

Preservation 

Commission 

Chairman Jim 

Natle. 

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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013 

Nomination papers 

available for town offices 

BELCHERTOWN – Nomination papers are now available 

at the Town Clerk’s office for town offices. Each candidate 

needs to file with the Town Clerk prior to obtaining 

blank nomination papers, a statement containing his name 

and address, and the town office for which he intends to be 

a candidate. 

No candidate will receive more blank nomination papers 

than will contain the number of signatures required to 

place his name in nomination, multiplied by five. Fifty 

signatures are required in Belchertown, so each candidate 

may have eight papers since there is room for 32 names 

per paper and 250 is allowable. 

The local 2013 timetable to comply with the General 

Laws is as follows: 

March 29 at 5 p.m. - Final date to obtain blank nomination 

April 2 at 5 p.m. - Final date to submit papers to the 

Board of Registrars for certification of signatures 

April 18 at 5 p.m. - Final date to protest or withdraw 

name from nomination 

St. Patrick’s Day show 

in the Catskills 

GRANBY - Immaculate Heart of Mary presents “St. 

Patrick’s Day Show” on Thursday, March 14 for $99 per 

person. 

Join friends for a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day 

Celebration at Gavin’s Irish Country Inn located in the 

Catskills. Great Irish music and Irish food. Choice of 

corned beef and cabbage or salmon. The day will start 

with a tour of “Our Lady of Knock Shrine.” Don’t miss it! 

Round trip luxury motor coach, full luncheon and gratuity 

included. To reserve your seats, please call Marilyn at 

467-9821 or Gert at 322-3225. Depart Granby at 9 a.m. 

and return home approximately 7:30 p.m. IHM is located 

at 256 State St. in Granby. 

COMMUNITY 

COACH OF THE YEAR 


Belchertown soccer coach Christopher Mogavero, center, was 

awarded Division II Girls Soccer coach of the year for 2012. 

Mogavero led his Belchertown Orioles to their third straight Western 

Mass championship with a record of 20-1-2. The Orioles outscored 

their opponents 17-0 and will move up to D-I next season. They 

allowed just eight goals during the regular season and scored 92 of 

their own. Also pictured are Jackie Soucia and Natalie Caney. 

Corned beef dinner to be held March 9 

SOUTH HADLEY - Corned beef and 

cabbage dinner at the Second Baptist 

Church, 589 Granby Road, South Hadley 

on Saturday, March 9 with serving times 

from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dinner includes: 

corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, 

bread, dessert and coffee/tea. Tickets at the 

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Office vacancies 

for town election 

BELCHERTOWN – The upcoming 

town election will see some office 

vacancies. The following is a list of 

seats up for grabs: 

Councilor-Hampshire Council 

Of Government: (only two seats up 

for election/re-election) incumbents, 

William R. Barnett (three years), 

Donald L. Minney (three years), and 

Kyle Vincent (three years). 

Board of Assessors: Raymond G. 

Goff (three years) 

Board of Health: Gail Gramarossa 

(three years), Gary R. Racicot (three 

years) 

Housing Authority: F. Knowlton 

Utley (five years) 

Planning Board: Louis Faassen 

(five years) 

School Committee: Beverly 

Phaneuf (three years) 

Selectman: George (Archie) D. 

Archible (three years) and William R. 

Barnett (three years) 

To be elected at the annual town 

meeting on May 13 are: 

Almoners - Whiting St. & 

Susan M.D Bridgeman Funds: 

Paul Anziano (one year) and Ellen 

Lachance (one year) 

Trustee, Calvin Bridgman Fund: 

Monika Schrauder (three years) 

THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013 PAGE 3 

PLAYING IT FORWARD 


On Feb. 16 the fifth and sixth grade boys basketball team from 

the St. Francis parish visited Jessie’s House in Amherst to 

deliver food and clothing to its residents. While there, the boys 

and their families toured the home and learned about services 

the house provides to homeless families throughout 

Massachusetts. Following their visit to the house the team had 

dinner at Amherst College and then attended the UMass 

men’s basketball game. 

Pictured in the photo from left are: first row, James Lawless, 

Luke Dorhmann, and Preston Lynch, second row, Nathan 

Wright and Corey Lanoue, third row, Connor Laflamme, Sam 

Clark, Collin Laramee, and Zach Wrona, fourth row, head 

coach Bill Laramee and assistant coach Bill Wright. 

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Fun evening supports veterans and their families 

BROOKFIELD - An evening in support of veterans is 

scheduled for Saturday, March 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Ye 

Old Tavern, 7 Main St., Brookfield. The event will help the 

Brookfield Institute continue its work with returning veterans 

and their families. 

The event will feature music, food and a silent auction 

as well as thought-provoking conversations. You’ll hear 

from some of the vets about their journey of healing and 

learn more about what we, as a community, can do to support 

them. 

Performers for the fundraiser are folksinger and women’s 

music legend Tret Fure, pianist and composer Adam 

Bergeron and mezzo soprano Maria Puliafico. Silent auction 

items include a week’s stay in a home on Cape Cod. 

A veterans administration report released this month 

shows that veteran suicide is about 20 percent higher than 

an estimate just five years ago. Every day, more than 20 

U.S. veterans kill themselves, according to the two-year 

study. More than two-thirds of those are older than 50, suggesting 

long-term challenges. 

The Brookfield Institute offers healing of the body, 

mind, emotions, and spirit, and is experienced and trained 

to help veterans. On March 9 you can help the Brookfield 

Institute help our veterans. Tickets are $30, available by 

calling 978-602-7780 or by visiting www.brookfieldinstitute.org. 

Belchertown meetings 

Thursday, Feb. 28 

6 p.m. – Council on Aging at Senior Center 

Monday, March 4 

7:30 p.m. – Board of Health 

Due to the newspaper’s deadline, some meetings 

may have changed or are not listed here. 

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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A PERCH OF A DAY 

Programs at the Quabbin Visitor Center 

BELCHERTOWN - The DCR Quabbin Visitor Center 

will host several free presentations in the coming months. 

All ages are welcome. Reservations suggested. Please call 

413-323-7221 for more information. 

An Update on the DCR Gull Study 

Sunday, March 3, 2 to 3 p.m. 

Since 2008 DCR Biologists have been tagging and 

tracking several species of gulls that roost on the Quabbin 

and Wachusett Reservoirs. Join DCR Natural Resources 

Director Dan Clark for an update on the most recent findings 

of their study. 

Visions from The Past (reservations required) 


During the construction of the Quabbin Reservoir, photographers 

were hired by the state to document the destruction 

of the Swift River Valley and the creation of the reservoir. 

Join DCR staff member Dale Monette for an exploration 

of these rarely seen photographs as we compare the 

historic images with contemporary views taken from the 

same spot as the originals over 75 years ago. 

My Time with the Bird of Freedom 


For the past six years author, photographer and nature 

enthusiast William Dean has been observing and photographing 

the American Bald Eagle at Quabbin Reservoir. 

The program will provide a beautiful look at Quabbin’s 

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BELCHERTOWN 

The Belchertown Police Department responded to 186 

calls during the week of Feb. 18 – Feb. 24. The department 

made one arrest. Those arrested appear in court at a future 

date and are innocent until proven guilty. 

ARREST 

Tuesday, Feb. 19 

7:53 p.m. – Eric Bressette, 26, of 121 North Main St. 

#Q7, Belchertown, was arrested for a warrant. 

INCIDENTS 

Monday, Feb. 18 

9:36 a.m. – Text messages. 

2:34 p.m. – Larceny over $250 on Eastview Drive. 

3:34 p.m. – Breaking and entering building nighttime for 

felony and larceny over $250 on Bardwell Street. 

6:42 p.m. – Malicious destruction of property $250 or 

less on Sherwood Drive. 


11:30 a.m. – Utter false check (three counts) on Daniel 

Square. 

Wednesday, Feb. 20 

9:17 a.m. – Larceny over $250 on Chauncey Walker. 

Thursday, Feb. 21 

10:21 a.m. – Verbal argument on Mountain View Drive. 

Friday, Feb. 22 

2:51 a.m. – Use of force on Mill Valley Road. 

Saturday, Feb. 23 

7:48 a.m. – Malicious damage to motor vehicle on 

Mercier Drive. 

8:56 a.m. – Civil dispute on Federal Street. 

GRANBY 

The Granby Police Department responded to 179 calls 

during the week of Feb. 15 – Feb. 21. The department 

made one arrest. Those arrested appear in court at a future 

date and are innocent until proven guilty. 

QUABBIN | from Page 4 

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with stories and observations of the presenter. William 

Dean maintains the website www.cutloosewildlife.com 

and is glad to share his passion for these remarkable birds 

with others. 

DCR and Anglers: Working together to Protect 

Quabbin’s Water Supply and Fisheries 


In 2010 DCR Quabbin instituted a boat seal program for 

private boats entering the Quabbin to protect the reservoir 

against the threat of aquatic invasives. Join DCR Aquatic 

Biologist Paula Packard as she discusses the outcome of 

this program, results of pond surveys and the serious threat 

from Spiny water flea and other new invasives on the horizons. 

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P O L I C E L O G S 

ARREST 


9:05 a.m. – Antonio Catalfamo, 55, of 110 Congress 

Ave., Holyoke, was arrested for operating motor vehicle 

after license suspension for operating under the influence. 

INCIDENST 

Saturday, Feb. 16 

4:03 a.m. – Motor vehicle off the road. Highway reported 

a motor vehicle off the road on Lyons Street. Vehicle 

has hit a tree. There is no one in the area. The vehicle has 

been towed to Pleasant Street Auto. The owners license has 

been brought to the station. 

Sunday, Feb. 17 

1:21 a.m. – Motor vehicle stop on West State Street. Six 

citations issued. Operator cited for marked lanes violation, 

unregistered motor vehicle. Passengers cited for open 

container of alcohol, seat belt violations and civil fine for 

marijuana. 

3:23 p.m. – Theft investigation on Center Street. Party 

in station to report that his keg of beer and tap were stolen 

from his mom’s house last night. 

Monday, Feb. 18 

2:49 p.m. – Caller wants to report an incident on Ferry 

Hill Road. 


6:12 p.m. – Well being check. Officer spoke with party, 

information relayed to reporting party. 


2:52 a.m. - A fax was received from the Sex Offender 

Registry Board requesting copies of a case for the purpose 

of classifying a party. Sgt. O’Grady will gather information. 

8:55 a.m. – Motor vehicle stop initiated after Mobile 

Data Terminal revealed owner had a suspended license. 

1:31 p.m. - Landfill employee reports illegal dumping at 

the dump. 

2:02 p.m. - Wants to report a stolen shotgun from 1984. 

St. Francis Knights of 

Columbus host Irish Night 

BELCHERTOWN - St. Francis Knights of 

Columbus Irish Night will be held on Saturday, 

March 9 at 5:30 p.m., at the Mill Valley Golf Links 

380 Mill Valley Road, Belchertown. Entertainment 

will be provided. Door prizes and cash bar will also 

be available. 

Tickets can be purchased following all the Masses 

at St. Francis Church, until March 3. Tickets may 

also be purchased by calling Tony Ricchiazzi at 283- 

3966 or Mike Griffin at 323-6001. Tickets for adults 

are $12, children 5-12 are $6 and children under 5 

free. Tickets for take out are also available. 

Lic. # 809640 

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The Gancarz family took a ski trip to 

Breckenridge, Colorado during February 

school vacation week. They remembered to 

bring a copy of The Sentinel. They are: top 

from left: Amelia Gancarz, of Belchertown, 

Dr. Bob Gojgini, of Belchertown, Dr. 

Gregory Gancarz, of San Diego, middle 

from left: Kent Gancarz, of San Diego, 

Dr. Andrea Gancarz-Gojgini with son 

Andrew Gojgini, of Belchertown, and Grant 

Gancarz, of San Diego. Send your photos 

to ahenderson@turley.com. 

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clothes, baby gear, and maternity wear. All profits from the 

sale of items remain with the seller. Proceeds from space 

reservations will benefit the Belchertown Community 

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Editorial 

We want your nominations 

Two months have already slipped by in the new 

year, and we are busy making some subtle changes 

to The Sentinel as our New Year’s resolution. 

Some of the changes, you as readers may not even 

notice, however there are some we will be asking for 

help with. Two of those we are asking for help with are 

both monthly features we are hoping to start soon. One 

is called “It’s My Job” and the other is “Focus On!”. 


OPINION 

It’s My Job 

This feature will run once a month and will highlight 

a person, not a business, who resides in the communities 

we serve – Belchertown, Granby and Amherst. We want 

to focus on people who have out-of-the-ordinary jobs. 

And, because there are a lot of people in unique jobs and 

positions in town that fly under the radar, we need your 

nominations. 

If you think a family member, friend or yourself has a 

job not many people know much about, we want to hear 

from you. The interview process will be quite easy and 

will be set up in a Q&A format, which will appear in the 

paper in that same way. The most painful part (for some 

people) will be posing for a photo while doing your job. 

So, if you think you have the perfect person for this feature 

please send their name, job and contact information 

to us at ahenderson@turley.com or call 413-323-5999. 

Though we are not requiring the job to be located in the 

three towns, we are requiring that the person who will 

be featured reside in one of the towns. So let the nominations 

roll in! 

Focus On! 

The second monthly feature we want to introduce 

will “focus on” non-profits in our communities and the 

impact they have on our residents. The purpose of this 

feature is to highlight all the great organizations we have 

within our reach – many of which are underutilized. We 

hear from a lot of these different organizations in town 

and are constantly writing stories about the good deeds 

they are doing, however there are many that also fly 

under the radar. That’s why, once again, we need your 

nominations! If you are part of a non-profit organization 

you feel deserves to be focused on in this new feature, 

send your name, organization and contact information to 

ahenderson@turley.com or call 413-323-5999. The format 

for “Focus On!” will be slightly different from “It’s 

My Job.” The interview process will be a little different, 

with a reporter visiting a meeting to speak with those 

involved. So let the nominations roll in! 

We will not start either of these new features until we 

are completely satisfied that they will stick as a new part 

of The Sentinel. That means, we want to have a handful 

of choices for each before we even begin to print 

them. That’s why we need you to get involved with your 

hometown newspaper. This is your chance to tell us 

exactly what you want to read about. 

Also, don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook at www. 

facebook.com/BelchertownSentinel. You will be able to 

participate in polls, see photos that never make it into 

the print edition, and learn about any breaking news or 

updates to stories past deadline. 

Letters 

Thank you for helping 

in our success 

To the Editor: 

We would like to thank everyone in Belchertown that 

made launching our first book, Turtle Moon, a great 

success. Jennifer Whitehead and The Friends of the 

Clapp Memorial Library hosted a terrific book signing 

for us in January. As usual, Jennifer went above and 

beyond, coming up with creative crafts and snacks for 

occupying the children while they waited in line to have 

their books signed. The library event was standing room 

only and we sold out of books. 

Following on the coattails of that successful event 

the PTOs at Swift River and Chestnut Hill Community 

School hosted a book signing at the Chestnut Hill 

auditorium. Over a hundred people attended the 

event. The PTOs generously raffled off thirteen books 

and again we almost sold out of books. Organizers 

Dawn French and Kelly McLaughlin were unbelievable 

with their enthusiasm and hard work. We feel so 

fortunate to have such wonderful organizations here in 

Belchertown that are willing to support creativity and 

hard work. Please support the PTOs and the Library, 

they are doing amazing things. 

As for us, we are hard at work polishing up book two, 

Thunder Moon. 

With appreciation, 

Carey Douglas and Kara Drake 

Belchertown, MA 

See LETTERS, Page 7 

FROM OUR FILES 

by Cliff McCarthy 

From 40 Years Ago (March 1, 1973): 

FROM THAILAND, WITH LOVE 

“It’s a long way from the ancient kingdom of Thailand 

in Southeast Asia to South Belchertown, Mass. Virgil and 

Betty Clark of Keyes Street know that well: It took them 

18 months bring their little daughter home. 

The youngest member of the Clark family was born just 

two years ago and placed in the Ave Maria orphanage in 

Ubon, Thailand. She was brought there at birth by her Thai 

mother. The Catholic orphanage houses some 60 orphans, 

many of G.I. parentage... 

T/Sgt. Clark was stationed at Ubon, a U.S. Air Force 

base in 1971, and, as he and his wife had agreed upon 

before his assignment, he chose a child for them. ‘I just 

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chose the prettiest one there,’ he recalled. 

Once the decision was made, it took 20 minutes to adopt 

Kulyanee in Thailand. It was, as Sgt. Clark remembered, 

a minimum of paperwork and a customary gratuity. ‘Two 

cartons of Thai cigarettes’ to the town’s official, and he 

had a daughter. American adoption and immigration does 

not work so easily, the Clarks were to discover... 

Months of frustration and waiting followed the Thai 

adoption. American pre-adoption procedures had to be met 

by the family. Immigration applications were lost in various 

stages of processing. The bureaucratic system moved 

slowly through formalities while a family in Belchertown 

and a baby in Ubon waited... 

The Clarks hit paydirt with Sen. Edward Kennedy’s 

office. ‘Jan Barry, who handles immigration affairs for his 

office, was a tremendous help,’ Mrs. Clark said. Sgt. Clark 

returned to Thailand last September to claim his daughter, 

with all the necessary American papers in order at last. It 

had been eight months since he had seen Kulyanee... 

What should have been a quick trip bore more complications 

for the Clarks. Sgt. Clark had to file Kulyanee’s 

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Letters 

Thank you for giving, 

supporting our pantry 


We would like to take this opportunity to thank the people 

of Belchertown and the following organizations for their support 

and generosity during 2012 for the Provisions Pantry 

at Dwight Chapel: Belchertown CAN, Belchertown Lions 

Club, Belchertown 4-H Clubs, Belchertown Girl Scout 

Troops 11576, 11712 and 20445, Belchertown High School’s 

National Honors Art Society, Belchertown Town Hall, 

Country Savings Bank, and North Brookfield Savings Bank, 

Stop & Shop, and all who those who gave through these 

organizations on their own. Their donation shave allowed us 

to purchase non-perishable food items and other necessities to 

keep the pantry well stocked through the coming months. It is 

a privilege to be partners with so many in meeting the needs 

of our families and friends here in Belchertown. 

Sincerely, 

Catherine Kneszewski 

Provisions Pantry at Dwight Chapel 


Sunderland kids hit the trail in 

the second annual XC ski fest 


Franklin County Sports Commissioner and coordinator 

Jim Ewen took advantage of snowstorm Nemo to host the 

Sunderland Elementary ski event on the school grounds on 

Feb. 16. Parents also stepped up as assistant ski instructors 

for the day, helping the fledgling young skiers get started. 

Traci Sackrey was instrumental in fitting the youngsters 

with the proper size skis and boots. The makeshift biathlon 

course whereas the kids toss short pieces of wooden 

dowels trying to topple wooden blocks before racing to 

the finish line provided a unique challenge and fun for the 

participants. And those who donated skis and boots for this 

program is most appreciated. 

The day could unequivocally be called a success just by 

the smiles on the faces of those young Nordic skiers. This 

venue is proof of what can be accomplished through an 

inclusive community effort. 

Sincerely, 

American Legion 

Post 266 

74 Pleasant Street, Granby 

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Murder mystery dinner for ‘Team Marilyn’ 

LUDLOW - Swift River 

Elementary School’s Relay for 

Life “Team Marilyn” is sponsoring 

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The murder mystery is being presented 

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Church of Christ’s cast of BUCC’s 

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actors that willingly step into the 

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FILES | from Page 6 

papers in Thailand’s capital city of Bangkok, an 11-hour 

train ride away. He made that trip three times before all 

papers were in order. He and Kulyanee left for home the 

day his 40-day visa expired.” 

From 15 Years Ago (March 5, 1998): 

NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL NAMED 

“Former Assistant Principal Tony Gansis announced 

several weeks ago that he was leaving the district to 

accept a posi tion as the Director of Finance Operations 

and Personnel in the Greenfield school system. Gansis 

spent almost eight years as assistant principal in the high 

school. His last day was February 27... 

Christine Parzych, who has taught social studies at the 

high school for five years, was selected to fill Gansis’s 

position on an interim basis until June. Parzych was chosen 

by Principal Dennis Pike and a committee of teachers, 

students, and one parent. 

According to Pike, the most difficult obstacle with the 

transition is that it is occurring in the middle of the school 

year, but he foresees that it will run smoothly. 

I have my full confidence in Ms. Parzych. She is a truly 

rare individ ual with a commitment to this school,’ said 

Pike. ‘She truly, truly loves this place.’” 

RANNSAKA TRULY A COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE 

“Rannsaka’s story is as unique as its inven tory. 

Obviously, it’s a profitable business, but it is also a community 

enterprise that puts its heart and its profits right 

back into the commu nity. Started in the fall of 1987 in 

the barn of Eleanor Schmidt’s old house on Ware Road, 

Rannsaka was the brainchild of Carol Shelton, her sister 

Vicki Woodard, and retired floral designer Bud Rogers. 

‘We all loved doing dried arrangements,’ Vicki recalls, 

‘so we sat down one day and dreamed up this business. 

We grew all the herbs, plants, and flowers we needed in 

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the gardens behind the house — it was a wonderful place, 

and we were there almost four years.’ Lars Peterson 

started bring ing in old mirrors and antique vases, which 

Vicki promptly spiffed up with bits of ribbon or lace and 

tiny blossoms. It’s reputation started to grow. 

In 1991, the business was moved to its present Route 9- 

North Main Street location... Three years later it expanded 

into two more rooms when The Copy Center moved 

downstairs. That’s when sales started going up, increasing 

60% in one year and up dramatically every year since. 

Profits are put toward employment pro grams run by 

Community Options, an organi zation whose purpose is to 

find work for 31 developmentally-disabled clients. Betsy 

Grim, executive director of Community Options and a former 

employee of the Department of Mental Retardation, 

says few people in the community are even aware that 

the two enterprises are linked. The former Belchertown 

State School clients and other disabled adults who help 

make sugared eggs or herb garlands or pomander balls 

with Bud or Vicki in the back of the shop live in apartments 

or homes in the community, as do 25 others who 

work for area colleges, manufacturers, or merchants in 

surrounding towns. They are responsible and reliable 

workers, says Grim, and they want to work. Grim and her 

colleagues match the job to the skills, transport the clients 

to and from 28 different work sites, and arrange for additional 

job training if necessary. Most of this takes place 

out of Community Options’ street-front offices in the new 

Masonic Building across from the Belchertown Town 

Hall; the non profit organization pours nearly $200,000 in 

wages and salaries into the town and the region.” 

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Friends of Clapp Library raise 

a glass for community 



BELCHERTOWN – The Friends of the 

Clapp Memorial Library toasted the community 

with a “sweet” event last Saturday 

that featured wine, chocolate, live music 

and camaraderie in honor of “Love Your 

Library” month. 

On Feb. 22. At 7 p.m., doors opened 

for the public who were invited to the 

party, which served as a way to promote 

programming, raise awareness and most 

importantly – say thank you. 

“We do this as a community event to 

get people together, break up the winter, 

and celebrate the library,” said Paul 

Geoffrey, president of the friends of the 

library. 

The event, called Wine, Cheese and 

Chocolate, was free, but donations were 

accepted in support of the library. James 

Geoffrey provided live music as he sang 

and played acoustic guitar. Christen 

Detour followed Geoffrey with a music 



BELCHERTOWN – A week isn’t much 

time, but for residents and town officials 

filing annual town meeting articles it 

might be the difference between making 

the warrant - or missing it. 

The Board of Selectmen, at their 

Monday, Feb. 25 meeting, switched the 

deadline for filing articles for town meeting 

from March 20 to noon Wednesday, 

March 27 against the advice of Town 

Administrator Gary Brougham. 

Brougham said in past years town committees 

or boards submitted numerous 

warrant articles at deadline that required 

a review period. 

“It really created a lot of unnecessary 

stress,” Brougham said about late and 

lengthy submissions. Some articles needed 

legal counsel review before approval. 

The warrant also had to be printed and 

available prior to annual town meeting. 

Brougham said the previous deadline 

was consistent with past practice. 

Selectman Ronald Aponte said he 

wanted to stagger the article deadlines for 

Wine Tasting & Dinner 

Thursday, March 7, $35 per person 

A variety of wine vendors tasting more than 20 wines! 

Menu 

Appetizers 

Crispy Pork Belly 

with a roasted apple & shallot compote 

Avocado goat cheese crsotini 

with slow-roasted balsamic tomatoes 

Fire-grilled skirt steak with garlic anchovy butter 

Stuffed mushrooms 

International cheeses 

Entrées 

Roast Sirloin of Beef carving station 

Turkey carving station 

Roast potato 

Penne Gorgonzola 

Vegetables 

Call 

413-547-6443 

to make reservations 


set of her own. 

On Saturday night, people mingled in 

the library’s main room and sampled wine 

from area businesses as they waited for 

the night’s raffle. Cold Spring Discount 

Liquors, of Belchertown, the Spirit Haus, 

of Amherst, and Whole Foods, of Hadley, 

sold wine at discounted prices to the 

Friends of the Library. 

Michael Peters, of Belchertown, also 

donated wine he crafted from grapes 

grown at his farm. 

The wine, called Pond Hill Farm, is not 

for sale, but Peters said he enjoys crafting 

the wine for friends and family and in this 

case, the Friends of the Library. 

“This is fun,” he said. “I really enjoy 

doing this.” 

Peters said he bought the farm where 

he grows the grapes in 1985. He started 

growing fruit – lots of it. 

“I asked myself, ‘what should I do with 

all this fruit?’” Peters said. “Can’t eat all 

See LIBRARY, Page 26 

Board pushes article deadline back 

the annual town meeting and the special 

town meeting. He noted he was aware of 

the pressure town staff faces in the weeks 

before the meetings. 

Aponte said the extra week didn’t 

extend the deadline too close to annual 

town meeting. 

Selectman Kenneth Elstein asked if the 

article deadline applied to the public and 

town departments both. Brougham said it 

did, though the town would accept a warrant 

article if it addressed an emergency 

situation. 

The deadline for warrant article submissions 

for special town meeting is 

Wednesday, March 20 at noon. 

Board members unanimously approved 

the motion to move the deadline. They 

authorized Brougham to notify town 

departments about the change and 

requested follow-up phone calls with 

some board chairmen for additional 

reminders. 

Belchertown’s special town meeting is 

scheduled for Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. 

in the high school auditorium. The annual 

town meeting is set for the same date and 

place, to begin at 7:30 p.m. 

Mason’s fight continues 

February is congenital heart disease awareness month 


Staff Writer, ahenderson@turley.com 

BELCHERTOWN – While many children 

are battling with colds and runny 

noses this time of year, Mason Duchesne 

continues to fight each day for his life. 

Though from the outside Mason looks like 

any typical 2 year old, his insides are much 

different. 

Mason, who many consider to be a living 

miracle, was born on Sept. 8, 2010 

with Heterotaxy Syndrome and multiple 

congenital heart diseases. Heterotaxy syndrome 

is an extremely rare congenital 

defect in which the major organs are distributed 

abnormally within the chest and 

abdomen. On top of all that Mason was 

also born without a spleen, opening him 

up to dangerous infections. He truly is a 

one in a million child, making everyday for 

Mason and his family a gift. His mother, 

Adreana Duchesne, has taken this very 

difficult situation and has turned it into a 

chance to spread awareness about heart disease 

in children. 

Standing in her kitchen with Mason in 

her arms, Duchesne explained that all of 

her heartache and ups and downs with her 

third child’s health has to have a reason. 

“I have to find a purpose in this terrible 

situation. Somehow I have to make all that 

Mason is going through worth it,” said 

Duchesne, fighting back tears. “If I don’t, 

it’s just a horrible situation. I have to make 

something good for him. I want him to look 

back when he’s an adult and know that I 

did something for him.” 

And although Mason seems to be developing 

normally and gets into trouble like 

any other child going through the “terrible 

two’s,” his fight for life will never end. 

“His struggle will continue his entire 

life,” said Duchesne. “He will never get 

better.” 

Duchesne said Mason’s condition is considered 

terminal, though there is no timeframe 

outlining his life. 

“The surgeries have bought us time,” said 

Duchesne. “I raise money and awareness in 

hopes that someday all the new procedures 

will save his life.” 

Mason had his first open heart surgery 

at just two days old at Children’s Hospital 

Boston and his second, called the Glenn, 

at 4 ½ months. He had his third open-heart 

surgery, the Fontan, this past June at 1 ½ 

years old. His entire circulatory had to be 

completely reworked, which overtime will 

overwork his other organs, causing them 

to fail. Duchesne is hopeful that he will 

receive a heart transplant before that. 

This past November Mason underwent a 

cardiac catheterization to attempt to close 

a hole left open during the Fontan surgery 

(allowing pressure to be released). The surgery 

was unsuccessful and will be attempted 

one more time in the very near future. 

Duchesne said if it fails again his Fontan 

surgery will be considered unsuccessful. 

At that point, Mason’s future becomes less 

clear. He will be put on a heart donor list, 

but not before his heart begins to fail. 

“He literally needs to be dying to even 

get on the transplant list,” said Duchesne. 

Once on the transplant list, it is not guaranteed 

that it would be successful. However, 

if he didn’t receive a new heart he would 

eventually die from his condition. Duchesne 

said she and her husband have decided to 

REGION - The Northwestern District 

Attorney’s Office, Franklin Regional 

Council of Governments and law enforcement 

partners have received an $81,288 

Community Innovation Challenge grant to 

implement the new Northwestern District 

Anti-Crime Task Force. 

The Anti-Crime Task Force is one of 27 

recipients of a total $2.25 million to support 

innovative regionalization and other cost 

saving initiatives. 

“This will go a long way in helping police 

departments collaborate to investigate major 

crimes including illegal narcotics offenses, 

unlawful firearms offenses, gang-related 

offenses and other organized criminal activities 

in Hampshire and Franklin counties 

and the town of Athol,” said Northwestern 

District Attorney David E. Sullivan. 

try for a transplant. 

“He’s always done well with his surgeries. 

We have no reason to believe that 

he would not respond well to this,” said 

Duchesne. 

With no timeframe for any of these situations, 

Duchesne takes one day at a time. 

During that time she has educated herself 

in every aspect of heart disease and 

Heterotaxy Syndrome. She has organized 

fundraisers to raise awareness as well as 

funds for research into congenital heart 

disease. 

Duchesne said it is Children’s Hospital 

Boston that has saved her child’s life and 

she is forever indebted to them. She started 

fundraising for the hospital shortly after 

Mason’s initial stay after birth. She started 

MasonsFight4Life with a mission to spread 

awareness and support families dealing 

with Heterotaxy Syndrome and congenital 

heart disease. 

This past November, even with Mason 

undergoing the cardiac cath, she organized 

a blood drive with the Children’s Hospital 

Boston’s blood mobile. The event took place 

in Ludlow and gathered 48 pints of blood. 

She is planning another blood drive during 

April vacation. In the mean time she is trying 

to help a friend, Meredith Lawrence, 

raise money for the Boston Marathon. 

Lawrence is running in Mason’s honor. She 

needs to raise $5,000 to participate and has 

reach $1,790 to date. 

For Mason’s birthday Duchesne planned 

an extravaganza and in lieu of gifts asked 

attendees to make a donation to Children’s 

Hospital Boston. The birthday party alone 

raised $2,500. To Duchesne, every penny 

counts. 

Duchesne said even with heart disease 

being the most common birth defect in 

children, with one in 100 being born with 

some type of congenital heart disease, the 

medical research is severely under funded. 

She said only a fraction of a penny goes 

to research, even though approximately 300 

babies are undiagnosed each year and sent 

home, and more than 50 percent of children 

born with heart disease will require 

invasive surgery. 

One simple screening, in Duchesne’s 

opinion, that should be required at birth is 

pulse oximetry. A pulse ox determines the 

amount of oxygen in the blood. The devise 

is simple – it is probably familiar to many 

adults. It is the small clamp that goes on 

a finger (hand or foot for a baby), with a 

light sensor. Because low oxygen can be 

a sign of a heart defect, it can relay that 

information in just seconds while being 

non invasive. 

According to Duchesne, in 2011 the federal 

government accepted the recommendation 

for pulse ox screenings, but each state 

needs to pass the law. Massachusetts does 

not currently require pulse ox screening. 

Duchesne said other signs of heart 

defects can include: a heart murmur (abnormal 

sound), cyanosis (blue tint to skin, 

nails or lips), fast breathing, poor feeding 

or weight gain, inability to exercise or 

excessive sweating. 

Since Duchesne and her family made 

their home in Belchertown just a few years 

ago, she has found the community to be 

extremely giving and caring. She said it’s 

the asking part that has never gotten easier. 

See MASON, Page 26 

Anti-Crime Task Force receives $81,288 boost 

The creation of the Northwestern 

District Anti-Crime Task Force will 

enhance the investigative capabilities of 

the Massachusetts State Police Narcotics 

Unit attached to the Northwestern District 

Attorney’s Office by having a centralized 

and coordinated group of experienced law 

enforcement detectives from throughout the 

Northwestern District assist with surveillance, 

search warrant preparation and executions, 

undercover operations, obtaining 

audio and video surveillance required for 

successful prosecutions. 

The Franklin and Hampshire Sheriff’s 

Departments and police departments for 

Greenfield, Montague, Amherst, Athol, and 

Northampton will be contributing an officer 

or detective for up to 25 hours per week to 

this task force.

The Steeple 

NOTE: This section is for listings of 

local church services, provided by the 

church. To send your worship schedule to 

appear in this section, please email it to 

Editor Aimee M. Henderson at ahenderson@turley.com 

or mail to P.O. Box 601, 

Belchertown, MA 01007. 

Belchertown United Church 

of Christ (BUCC) 

On the common at 

18 Park St, Belchertown 

BUCC is an open and affirming church welcoming all 

God’s people! Service is Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. 

and is a blended experience that features traditional and 

contemporary elements. Communion is shared on the 

first Sunday of every month. Ministries include: Helping 

Hands Food Cupboard, Loaves and Fishes, Domestic 

Abuse Support Group, Prison ministry, Military support 

group, Project New Hope, GLBT Friendly, BINGO, CROP 

Walk, Relay for Life, BUCC’S PLAYHOUSE. Visit us on 

the web at www.belchertownucc.org and on Facebook at 

Belchertown UCC. You can contact us at 413-323-7442 or 

send us an email at belchertownucc@yahoo.com. BUCC 

– serving Jesus (and taco salads) since 1737! 

Hope United Methodist Church 

31 Main St., Belchertown 

Hope United Methodist Church, on the common, holds 

Sunday School for all ages from kindergarten to adult is 

from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Service is at 10 a.m. 

with fellowship time immediately following the service. 

Bible Study on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. Hope’s Place, “A 

Free Simple Meal” (soup and bread) is held on the fourth 

Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The building is handicap 

accessible at the side entrance. The mission: Guided by 

the Holy Spirit, our mission is to know God, and to help 

people from all walks of life experience and share the love 

of God as shown to us in Jesus Christ. Contact us at Hope 

United Methodist Church, P O Box 933, Belchertown, MA 

01007-0933; email: btownhopeumc@gmail.com or visit us 

on the web at www.HopeBelchertown.org. Call the church 

office for more information at 413-323-7584 or visit some 

Sunday morning at 10 a.m. 

St. Francis of Assisi Church 

24 Jabish St., Belchertown 

Mass is held every Saturday at 4 p.m. with Confessions 

from 3 to 3:45 p.m. On Sunday, Masses are on 8 a.m. and 

10:30 a.m. Televised Mass every Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on 

local cable Channel 5. Morning Mass is offered at 8 a.m. 

in the Chapel Monday through Thursday and on the first 

Friday and Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. Also, on a 

weekly basis, Eucharistic Adoration is held in the Chapel 

from Monday to Wednesday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on 

Thursday evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. Any questions please 

call 323-6272. 

Christ Community Church 

1255 Federal St., Belchertown 

Christ Community Church is an evangelical Christian 

church, serving Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Granby, 

Palmer and the surrounding towns since 1886. Located at 

1255 Federal Street in Belchertown, we hold Sunday services 

at 8:45am and 11am, with Sunday School at 10am. 

Inquiries can be directed to our church office at 413-253- 

0292 or to church@dwightchapel.org. We’re growing in 

Christ - come grow with us! 

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 

4080 Main St., Thorndike 

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church invites you to join them for 

Eucharistic Service the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. 

and Morning Prayer Service the remaining Sundays of the 

month at 9 a.m. All are welcome to coffee hour following 

services. 

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Belchertown Recreation Dept. offering activities 

SWIM CLINIC: Three levels of swim lessons are 

being offered for boys and girls grades kindergarten 

through 12th, beginner, intermediate and advanced. 

This clinic will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and 

Fridays from March 18 through April 12. The cost is 

$75. Registration deadline is Thursday, March 14. 

INSTRUCTIONAL SPRING SOCCER: This program 

is designed to introduce the basics of soccer with 

the emphasis on fun for boys and girls currently in kindergarten 

through second grade. The season starts the 

end of March and runs through mid May. The cost is 

$30. The deadline is Saturday, March 16. 

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 a water 

safety instructor. This four-week program is held on 

Saturdays, March 16, 23, 30, April 6. Refer to the website 

for level descriptions. (Level 1 runs from 10:15 to 

10:45 a.m., level 2 runs from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and level 

3 runs from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) The cost for levels 

1 and 2 is $30, level 3 is $35. Space is limited. 

COACH PITCH: This baseball coed league is for 

Belchertown resident boys and girls currently first 

and second grade. This fun and instructional league 

is aimed at teaching the game, learning fundamentals 

and developing overall skills in batting, base running 

and fielding. The season is approximately seven weeks 

long and will begin in May. Cost is $30. Registration 

deadline is April 1. 

T-BALL: This is a coed league for boys and girls 

currently in kindergarten. This program will introduce 

the basics of baseball with the emphasis on fun. 

The season last approximately five weeks and will 

begin approx. the beginning of June. Cost is $25. 

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SOFTBALL: Offered to girls third through ninth grade 

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and must meet the age requirement of not 15 years old 

prior Jan 1, 2013). Evaluations will be held Saturday, 

March 16. Practices will be held in April with games starting 

May 1. The cost is $45. All players who register prior 

to the deadline will be placed on a team. Registration 

deadline is March 9. 

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13 years of age but not 15 before May 1, 2013. A division 

of the John L. Sullivan league, players will compete 

on a regulation size diamond (90 feet) with just a few modifications 

to high school baseball rules. Please note that 

JLS League rules restrict all players to one baseball team/ 

organization during the season. Cost is $65. Practices will 

start in April and games starting mid/late May. Including 

play-offs the season could run thru late July. All players 

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Belchertown High School honor roll 

Grade 12 

High Honors: Jacob Aliengena, 

Sarafina Berger, Caleb Bernard, Julia 

Blais, Erica Boileau, Sarah Bradshaw, 

Shannon Brown, Erin Chrzanowski, 

James Desjardins, Melanie Dodge, 

Jacob Downs, Kimberly Drawec, 

Christopher Eriquezzo, Alyssa 

Fleurent, Nathaniel Fournier, Eric 

Gendreau, Devyn Hebert, Kristi 

Hughes, Kaymarie Johnson, Emily 

Kubacki, Karolina Kwietniak, 

Melanie Latter, Danielle Maheu, 

Chelsea Mallet, Tyler Manning, Kayla 

McGrath, Adam Messier, Autumn 

Mongeon, Victoria Nicholson, Morgan 

O’Connor, Zachary Parsons, Sarah 

Richard, Rebecca Schliemann, Emily 

Silva, Ruthann Sterling 

Honors: Matthew Abood, Eric 

Adzima, Breanna Allen, Jordan 

Auffrey, Alicia Beaupre, Joshua 

Bonetti, Kyla Burkey, Ashley 

Chumbley, Sun Ha Chung, Jake 

Cote, Megan Cristina, Nicole Cronin, 

Shannen Curtin, Alex Doming, 

Troy Doming, Katelyn Donoghue, 

Caroline Dziel, Allison Euvrard, Anna 

Frasier, Rebecca Giguere, Brianna 

Gladu, Josiah Gummeson, Samantha 

Hawkins, Maureen Hegarty, Andrew 

Hindle, Zachary Holmes, Nisha 

Humayun, Aaron Krasinkiewciz, 

Kierra Krzcuik, Abigail Lafleur, 

Alyson Larouche, Vicki Law, Kevin 

Lindhult, Jillian Lund, Kristen Lynch, 

Samantha Manitsas, Wesley Martins, 

Jared Mattingly, Victoria McConnell, 

Erin McMorrow, Charles Merrick, 

Natily Meyers, Abbey Norden, 

Kayla, Panek, Marijo Parent, Kelsey 

Paterwic, Carly Robinson, Jasmin 

Rodas, Andrea Santos, Anna Sullivan, 

Mikayla Weigel, Mary Wetzel, Sarah 

Woodcock. 

Grade 11 

High Honors: Carrie Aberdale, 

Helen Austin, Candyce Avery, Chelsea 

Beaulieu, Lewis Berger, Brittany 

Bird, Jake Burke, Lindsey Burkey, 


Lauren Chrabascz, Allison Daly, 

Jenna Dulchinos, Allyssa Gagne, Joel 

Haver, James Izatt, Alexis Johnson, 

Sarah LaClair, Kyla Madden, Claire 

Nauman, Richard Noble, Aidan 

O’Brien, William Schmidt, Ethan 

Smith, Bryanna Veroneau, Chulabhaya 

Wijesundara, Jacob Willemain 

Honors: John Aniolowski, Emily 

Barrett, Kush Basu, Christine Bertone, 

David Byron, Nakaiah Carattini, 

Jillian Cavanaugh, Brandon Conti, 

Andrew Davidsohn, Christina Delude, 

Kendra Desroches, Geena DeTorrice, 

Erica DiCristoforo, Daniel DiVico, 

Tyra Dixon, Mary Dohrmann, Erinne 

Dull, Estefani Giglietti, Savana 

Gutierrez, Cassandra Hancock, Jesse 

Jalbert, Danielle Jones, Erica Kamins, 

Samantha LaCroix, Megan Leary, 

Drew Lindholm, Alyssa Maggi, 

Michael McKenzie, Vornia Mikhail 

Gobrial, Matthew Mitera, Breanne 

Moreau, Brittany Moreau, Liam 

O’Brien, Jennifer Ollari Barry, Urvi 

Patel, Brian Rumanowski, Samuel 

Scudere-Weiss, Jacqueline Soucia, 

John Stinson, Samuel Stroman, 

Meredith Weagle 

Grade 10 

High Honors: Leanna Bonafini, 

Joseph Brozek, Michael DeBarge, 

Vanesse Della Torre, Kelsey Fenn, 

Hannah Flink, Erika Graves, Brooke 

Griswold, Helen Hale, Richard 

Kim, Andrew LaMontagne, Kannah 

Landford, Alice Langlois, Sienna 

Nielsen, Kathryn O’Leary, Matthew 

Parent, Kristen Pietras, Kathleen 

Royal, Smantha Runshaw, Ryan 

Stinson, Emily Woodford, Sage 

Workman 

Honors: Jonathan Abood, William 

Aldrich, Jr., Elizabeth Amato, 

Daytona Barrows, Britnay Beaudry, 

Fiona Bernardin, Bailey Boudreau, 

Sara Cramer, Matthew Delude, 

Kaylie DuBois, Ryan Dupont, Levi 

Duprey, Meaghan Foley, Samuel 

Frasier, Jacob Girard, Audrey Gladu, 

EDUCATION 

Katherine Hennebery, Karley Hodge, 

Oliver Hopkins, Ian Kozlik, Jason 

Krasinkiewicz, Lauren LaBoursoliere, 

Kate Lassiter, Allison Laughner, John 

Lebrun, Trent Lenkarski, Adam Lopes, 

Katarina Lowe, Julia Maloof, Julia 

Mazza, Christina Pellerin, Madison 

Pirrone, Emily Pope, Danielle Racicot, 

Lexxi Reid, Jason Robinson, Krysta 

Sbriscia, Kelsey Shea, Tea Spellacy, 

Alaina Swift, Jaclyn Symiakakis, 

Samantha Synan, Thomas Tharion, 

Raychel Tyburski, Abbie Wentworth, 

Jessica Zalucki 

Grade 9 

High Honors: Franziska Bright, 

Emma Burke, Courtney Campbell, 

Kathryn Campbell, John Carpenter, 

Rebecca Dolgas, Jackson Dziel, 

Erin Finn, Jordan Gamache, Angela 

Grabazs, Emma Jopson, Bridget 

McKelvey, Zoe Naglieri-Prescod, 

Madison Newman, Anders Nielsen, 

Holbrook O’Neill, Avery Orr, Kailey 

Pacheco, Margaret Patel, Dominick 

Poleri, Nicholas Sarna 

Honors: Max Ablicki, Tatyana 

Almore, Christian Assimus, Vanessa 

Averette, Elena Baker, Suzanne Black, 

Devon Bodde, Kate Bowers, Nicholas 

Brooks, Nathaniel Cady, Spencer 

Caron, Michael Chrzanowski, Liam 

Cleary, Emma Cyr, Briana Demers, 

Samuel Dixon, Joshua Erickson, 

Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick, Morgan Graves, 

Madeleine Hamparian, Jordan 

Henault, Jacqueline Johnson, Jack 

Kamins, Holly Karrasch, Ryan 

Kearney, Ian Keating, Jordan Kruse, 

Megan Lalumiere, Kyle Lindholm, 

Riley Lynch, Ryan McCarthy, Jack 

Medina, Miranda Mues, Connor 

Murray, Brenden Normand, Kevin 

Ouimette, Devang Patel, Lucian 

Pelissier, Bryan Perlak, Jacob Potter, 

Matthew Quinney, Abigail Robinson, 

Robert Rosazza, Briana Rouleau, 

Benjamin Stone, Julia Tan, Felicia 

Verville, Alec Walker 

Classroom calendar 

Friday, March 1 

• CSS - Officer Phil visits 

• CHCS - School Banking Day 

• BHS - Junior Prom from 6 to 11 p.m. at 

Springfield Marriott 

Monday, March 4 

• BHS - MCAS retest for math 

Tuesday, March 5 

• School Committee meeting at SRE library, 7:30 

p.m. 

• BHS - Humanities Club Blood Drive from 7 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. 

• BHS - MCAS retest for math 

Wednesday, March 6 

• BHS - Marching rehearsal 

Friday, March 8 

• SRE - PTO Family Dance Night with Mr. Butler, 

CHCS Gym, 6 to 8 p.m. 

• JBMS - Chinese New Year Dance (rescheduled) 

7 to 9:30 p.m. JBMS gymnasium, wear red, gold 

or black 

Kindergarten registration 

set for March 15 

BELCHERTOWN - Cold Spring School announces that 

kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year 

has been set for March 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and March 

21 from 4 to 8 p.m. Will your child be 5 years old by Sept. 

1? If so, plan on going to kindergarten registration at Cold 

Spring School, 57 South Main St., Belchertown. 

You will need the following paperwork to register: 

certified birth certificate with raised seal, immunization 

records, recent physical, two proofs of Belchertown residency, 

mortgage statement or lease agreement and utility 

bill for address listed – phone, electric, heating. 

Even if your child is currently attending the Early 

Childhood Program at Cold Spring School, it is very 

important that you register at this time for kindergarten. 

If you should have any questions, please call the Cold 

Spring School office at 413-323-0428 between the hours 

of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

We Understand Baby Talk 

and everything else about your child! 

Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centers 

welcomes Pediatrician Talya Leopold, MD to our 

medical Center in Belchertown. Dr. Leopold joins 

Wing Memorial from Riverbend Medical Group. 

Dr. Leopold earned her medical degree from the 

University of Tel-Aviv in Israel and completed 

her residency in Pediatrics at the University of 

Connecticut Health Center. She is board-certified in pediatrics. 

Office Hours 

Monday & Wednesday: 7:30 am-5 pm 

(7:30-8:30 am walk-in appointments available for established patients) 

Tuesday & Thursday: 10 am-6:30 pm 

To schedule an appointment call (413) 323-5118 

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College NOTES 

EDITOR’S NOTE: Due to a heavy volume of college 

notes not all of the colleges have been listed this week. 

If you do not see you student’s name please be patient 

and continue to watch for it in an upcoming edition. If 

when there are no college notes published and you still 

haven’t seen your student’s name, please email Aimee 

Henderson at ahenderson@turley.com or call 413- 

323-5999. 

Regis College 

WESTON - Julia Kozlik of Belchertown is among 

the students who made the dean’s list at the Regis 

College School of Liberal Arts, Education, and Social 

Sciences. The total undergraduate population at the 

college is nearly 900. 

Plymouth State University 

PLYMOUTH, NH - Jessica Wentworth of 

Belchertown, has been named to the Plymouth State 

University president’s list for the fall 2012 semester. To 

be named to the president’s list, a student must achieve 

a grade point average of 3.7 or better for the fall 2012 

semester and must have attempted at least 12 credit 

hours during the semester. These credit hours must be 

in courses that earn grade points and the student must 

have completed all such courses attempted. 

Skidmore College 

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - The following local 

students earned term honors for the fall semester at 

Skidmore College: 

Chelsea Dupuis, a member of the class of 2013. She 

is the daughter of Gary and Elena Dupuis of Amherst. 

Sarah Minney, a member of the class of 2013. She 

is the daughter of Donald Minney of Belchertown. 

Term honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 

3.650 from a possible 4.0, for students who have completed 

14 credit hours. 

Mount Ida College 

NEWTON - The following local residents were 

among 386 students honored for outstanding academic 

achievement by being named to the dean’s list for the 

2012 fall semester at Mount Ida College in Newton, 

Massachusetts: 

Monica Johnson, a resident of Granby 

Kayla Karlsen, a resident of Granby 

Sarah Morcom, a resident of Belchertown 

Lilian Wanjiku, a resident of Belchertown 

To make the dean’s list, students must have a grade 

point average of 3.33 or above. 


Assumption College 

WORCESTER - The following students have been 

named to the dean’s list for the fall 2012 semester 

at Assumption College. To make the dean’s list, 

Assumption students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or 

higher. 

Alexander Casey of Amherst, class of 2015 

Sarah Falvey of Belchertown, class of 2013 

Nicole Riel of Belchertown, class of 2015 

Elmira College 

ELMIRA, NY - Elmira College has released its 

dean’s list for Academic Achievement for the fall 2012 

Term. The dean’s list recognizes students that have a 

grade point average of 3.6 or higher. 

Ryan Limero ‘14 of Belchertown has been named 

to the dean’s list of Academic Achievement for the fall 

2012 term. Ryan Limero is majoring in Sociology and 

Anthropology and Childhood Education. 

Cushing Academy 

ASHBURNHAM - Vincent Grimaldi, a member of 

the Cushing Class of 2015, of Belchertown, received 

honors for the fall 2012 term at Cushing Academy. To 

be named to the honor roll, a student must earn a gradepoint 

average of 3.3-3.6. 

Southwestern University 

GEORGETOWN, TX - Lucas Smith of Amherst 

has been named to the dean’s list at Southwestern 

University in Georgetown, Texas, for the fall 2012 

semester. To be selected, students must have at least a 

3.6 grade point average on a 4.0 scale with at least 12 

graded hours and be in good standing with the university. 

Northeastern University 

BOSTON - Northeastern University is pleased to 

recognize those students who distinguish themselves 

academically during the course of the school year. 

The following local residents were recently named to 

the university’s dean’s list for the fall semester, which 

ended in December 2012: 

Belchertown resident Melanie Goodberlet, a student 

majoring in Pharmacy. 

Belchertown resident Yixin Cai, a student majoring 

in Business Administration. 

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Scholarship available 

for BHS seniors 

BELCHERTOWN - Graduating Belchertown High 

School seniors are eligible for consideration for the Shelley 

N. Bourque Memorial Scholarship, administered by the 

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. Shelley 

was a 1986 graduate of Belchertown High School and 

through the establishment of this scholarship will be 

remembered for the town and school she loved. 

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts 

is now accepting applications to award roughly $2 million 

in scholarships and interest-free loans available to local 

students planning to pursue education at the undergraduate 

and graduate levels for the 2013-2014 academic year. 

Over 100 funds will provide awards considering academic 

merit and financial need. Scholarships range from $500 

to $8,000, and students may apply for interest-free loans 

of up to $3,000. Many of the funds support students with 

special interests in areas including academics, athletics, 

and music, to name a few. Also, some scholarships support 

specific geographic areas, ethnicities and religious 

affiliations. 

Last year, the Community Foundation awarded $2 million 

in scholarships and loans to 844 individuals. Of that, 

$50,500 was awarded to 27 residents of Belchertown and 

Granby. 

Access to these scholarships and loans can be achieved 

through completing one online application available at 

www.communityfoundation.org. Applications and all supporting 

materials must be postmarked by Friday, March 

29. 

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts 

is committed to supporting charitable work in Hampden, 

Hampshire, and Franklin counties. For more information 

about the Community Foundation, please call 413-732- 

2858 or visit www.communityfoundation.org. 

Learn how to become 

licensed to teach 

NORTHAMPTON - The Collaborative for Educational 

Services (formerly the Hampshire Educational 

Collaborative) offers free information sessions from 4 to 5 

p.m. on the first Friday of each month. “First Friday” dropin 

sessions are designed to answer questions about educator 

licensure and assist prospective educators in mapping a 

path to attaining career goals. The next session will be held 

on March 1 at the Collaborative’s main office at 97 Hawley 

St., Northampton. 

In western Massachusetts, the Collaborative offers 

Educator Licensure courses year round in Northampton, 

Holyoke, and online; Master’s Degree and CAGS 

options are available. For more information, visit www. 

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Near the Amherst-Belchertown Line 

email: KLSnowFlake@charter.net 

The Belchertown Kidz Club 

Dottie Rogowski is our Preschool 

Co-Director/ Lead Teacher. She is the 

mother of two children, with three 

grandchildren. She has an Associates 

degree in Early Ed with more than 

35 years experience working in Early 

Childhood Education. 

Daryl Peck is the Owner/ 

SACC Administrator. She has 

been a licensed EEC childcare 

provider for 17 years. She 

has two adult children, and 

is a Certified Family Partner 

currently working towards 

her BA in Psychology. 

Dimitra “D” Georgiadis is 

our Preschool Teacher/SACC 

Co-Site Coordinator. She has 

an Associates degree in Liberal 

Arts and has been with 

the Kidz Club for 7 years. 

We are sisters, daughters, mothers, 

and grandmothers. 

We are educators, students, providers, 

and care givers. 

We are three generations of women 

who have come together to combine 

our experience and perspectives in a 

partnership with parents, to provide 

children a personalized approach to 

year round care and education. 

Our program is centered around the 

belief that a flexible and adaptive learning 

environment that is geared towards 

each child’s needs, provides the best opportunity 

for lasting engagement and 

success in their social, emotional, and 

educational well being for life. 

The Kidz Club offers the following 

programs: 

• Preschool 2.9-5 yrs 

• After School Program K-8th Grade 

• Vacation & Summer Camp for 4-14 yrs. 

• Tween to Teen Girls Group 

Dina Graziano is the 

program’s Business 

Director and Co-Preschool 

Director/Lead Teacher. She 

has two young children 

and an MBA in Accounting 

and Business. 

Jaime Peck is our SACC Co-Site Coordinator and 

is the creator/Lead Counselor of our “Tween to 

Teen Girls Group”. She is currently finishing her 

senior year at Lesley University in Cambridge, 

and will be graduating in the Spring with a BA in 

Art Therapy/Minor in Fine Arts. 

Preschool • After School Care • Summer Camp 

4 STADLER STREET (413) 323-5439 

Belchertownkidzclub@charter.net

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GRANBY 

Special TM requesting $20k for historic inventory 

By Gregory A. Scibelli 


GRANBY – On Monday night, voters in 

Granby who attend the special town meeting 

will be asked to approve spending $20,000 

in town funds to have a historic inventory 

performed by a professional historian. 

A survey identifying potential historic 

buildings was performed in 2005, said 

Historic Commission Chairman Terry 

Lajoie. 

She said the survey was just a smaller 

version of what the commission is seeking 

as a full inventory of the historic buildings 

will allow identified historical buildings 

to become eligible for grant funding, and 

in the case of one building, be allowed 

for application to the National Register of 

Historic Places. 

The Historic Commission tried to have 

Kellogg Hall, the former Granby Town 

Hall, put on the National Register, but the 

application was denied. 

“The Massachusetts Historical 

Commission said they would not bring it 

forward because it had not been inventoried,” 

said Lajoie. “By having this inventory 

done, we can re-apply and get it on the 

register.” 

Granby preschool registration 

GRANBY - The Granby preschool will 

be holding registration for the 2013-2014 

school year during the weeks of March 

Lajoie said the National Register designation 

can help guarantee it’s preservation 

for the future. In addition, other historic 

buildings in Granby could also follow a 

similar path to preservation. They may not 

make it to the National Register, but they 

could be preserved. 

“I believe this town is committed to preserving 

our history,” said Lajoie. “That is 

evidenced by previous town meeting votes 

supporting preservation of Kellogg Hall.” 

According to Lajoie and the warrant article, 

the town would pay $20,000 to have a 

professional come and performed an inventory 

of all the historic buildings in town. 

She said eventually, every building would 

be inventoried for historical significance. 

Lajoie said if the inventory is performed 

within one year, the Massachusetts 

Historical Commission would reimburse 

the town with $10,000, half the cost of the 

inventory. 

“We would receive the money once the 

inventory is completed,” said Lajoie. 

The inventory will be very detailed as 

the history, style, construction, and other 

historical information about every building 

would be documented. 

Lajoie said owners of historic buildings 

could apply for the grant funding and said 

4-15, Monday through Friday at The West 

Street School from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

outside room 18 or call Nanette Higgins 

at 467-9235 ext. 34. Children must be 3 

years old before Aug. 31 or 4 years old by 

Aug. 31 in order to attend a 3- or 4-yearold 

program. 

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an advertisement to a greater 

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space occupied by the item 

in the advertisement. 

in certain situations, tax credits and other 

reimbursements are available. She said 

more maintenance can be performed to 

Kellogg Hall, regardless if it is ever sold. 

Lajoie expressed the importance of performing 

the inventory and making money 

available for the town. 

“We have a historic district in our town,” 

said Lajoie. “Very few other towns have 

such a thing. If we allow our historic buildings 

to fall into disrepair, we are losing 

history and throwing away a piece of our 

culture. We can lose our integrity if we do 

that. It is important to preserve these buildings 

for future generations.” 

The money would come from general 

town funds, Lajoie said. 

According to the warrant article, “overall 

building preservation, building code 

compliance, and barrier-free access where 

historic fabric is directly involved, as well 

as the cost of a project sign, photography, 

recording of the preservation restriction, 

and legal ads. Foundation repairs, roof 

repairs, and window repairs are examples 

of work that would qualify.” 

Towns including Belchertown and 

Southwick have had the inventory performed 

in order to become eligible for 

MHC grant funds. 

Rabies clinic in Granby 

GRANBY – An annual Rabies Clinic 

will be held on Saturday, March 23 at the 

Old Fire Department behind Kellogg Hall 

from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., the cost will be 

$15 per animal. 

Please have dogs on a leash and cats in 

a carrier if possible, bring your pets’ most 

recent rabies certificate with you. Dog 

licensing will be available at this clinic. 

Lenten Schedule 

for Immaculate 

Heart of Mary 

• Daily Mass: Monday, Tuesday, 

Wednesday and Friday at 7:45 a.m. 

• Tri-Parish Penance Service 

on Monday, March 18, 7 p.m. St. 

Patrick’s Church, South Hadley 

• Lenten Mission on March 16- 

17 will be offered by Rev. James 

McCurry 

• Tuesday, March 26 (Holy Week) 

6 to 7 p.m. Last opportunity for Lent 

reconciliation. 

Wednesdays of Lent, 

beginning Feb. 20: Stations 

of the Cross at 6:30 p.m. 

Week 3: March 6 – Stations for 

and by Faith Formation/Youth: “By 

Your Side” 

Week 4: March 13 – Stations 

for and by Extraordinary Ministers 

of Holy Communion/Eucharistic 

Adorers: “We Adore You” 

Week 5: March 20 – Stations for 

and by Men’s and Women’s Clubs 

“Stations for Families” 

Week 6: March 27 – Station so 

Divine Mercy 

Week 7: March 29 – Good Friday 

at 3 p.m. – “Mary’s Way of the 

Cross” 

Fridays of Lent – Eucharistic 

Adoration 8:15 a.m. to noon (except 

if there is a funeral) Hour of Mercy 

and Chaplet of Divine Mercy – 6 p.m. 

First Friday Eucharistic Adoration, 

March 1 – 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Hour 

of Mercy 6 p.m. 

Saturdays of Lent – Confessions 

3:15 to 3:45 p.m. (except March 30, 

Holy Saturday) 

Chamber hosting ‘What’s New in South Hadley’ 

SOUTH HADLEY/GRANBY - The 

South Hadley and Granby Chamber of 

Commerce is sponsoring a bus trip to 

Mohegan Sun on Sunday, April 7 to benefit 

scholarships for South Hadley and Granby 

graduating seniors and the South Hadley 

and Granby Councils on Aging. The price 

is $25 per person, payable at time of reservation 

(checks should be made out to the 

Chamber of Commerce). As a bonus, there 

SOUTH HADLEY - The South Hadley 

and Granby Chamber of Commerce, in 

partnership with Loomis Village, will present 

“What’s New in South Hadley?” on 

March 19. The event will take place from 

5 to 6:30 p.m. at Loomis Village, 20 Bayon 

Drive in South Hadley. 

Steve Markow, president of the Chamber, 

will introduce David Scruggs, the new president 

and CEO of Loomis Communities. 

Following his remarks, there will be brief 

presentations by guests from the following 

organizations and events: 

- The Discovery Center, a class room 

without walls for a future without prejudice; 

- The South Hadley Youth Commission, 

empowering youth to become change-makers 

in our community; 

- FallsFest, promoting the arts and cultural 

diversity in South Hadley Falls; 

- Loomis Communities, improving the 

lives of older adults for more than 100 

years; 

- Creativity Days: Bringing the Arts 

Together. 

The charge is $5 for members and guests, 

payable at the door. Refreshments will be 

served. Please RSVP to 532 5325 ext. 184 

by March 15. 

Chamber holds casino bus trip fundraiser 

EASTHAMPTON - The 2013 District 

Lottery for Community Resources 

23rd annual Conference were recently 

announced. This year’s winners will be 

given five complimentary guest passes to 

the 23rd annual conference at the Log Cabin 

in Holyoke on Thursday, April 11 from 8:30 

a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This year’s speakers are 

Michelle Garcia Winner, Michael Forbes 

Wilcox, and Pat Carney. 

Winners were chosen on a lottery system 

with preference given to schools with 

more diversified groups (i.e. SPED director, 

general education teacher, special education 

teacher, paraprofessional, and ancillary 

specialists). Districts which have received 

this opportunity in the past three years were 

not eligible. 

The 2013 lottery winners are: Brookings 

Elementary School in Springfield, East 

Meadow School in Granby and White Brook 

will be coupons worth $15 toward food in 

Mohegan Sun restaurants and $15 in bets 

on the Big 6 Wheel. 

The bus will depart South Hadley High 

School at 9:30 a.m. and return at 6:30 p.m. 

Free parking is available in the lot on the 

right of the high school. To reserve your 

spot, please contact: Alex Wearn LaFlamme 

at 587-1892, Elyssa Morgan at 587-1894, 

or Kay Sordillo at 536-4500. 

East Meadow School wins passes 

Middle School in Easthampton. 

Those who would like to register for the 

23rd annual conference can visit the website 

www.communityresourcesforautism.org or 

call 413-529-2428. 

Corned beef, cabbage dinner 

GRANBY - The Immaculate Heart 

of Mary Men’s Club of Granby will 

hold an old-fashioned corned beef and 

cabbage dinner on March 9 at 5:30 

p.m., consisting of corned beef and cabbage, 

potatoes and carrots, dessert and 

drinks. A special drawing will be held 

after dinner. Tickets are $13 for adults, 

$6.50 for children and $14 to-go. Please 

contact Bill Kmelius at 413-467-9943 

for tickets.


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Jones Library to hold ‘On the Same Page’ reading program 

AMHERST – The Jones Library is holding its first On 

the Same Page community reading program, featuring the 

novel “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot 

Díaz. The entire Amherst community is invited to read the 

book and participate in the related programs. 

On The Same Page - Amherst is designed to bring the 

local community together, reading the same book and 

encouraging discussion and communication about the book 

and the themes it contains. Intended to be an annual event, 

On the Same Page – Amherst will explore a different book 

each year to include a variety of themes, topics, genres, and 

writing styles. 

A variety of programs will be offered to enrich the 

reading experience of this award winning novel and to 

encourage dialog about the themes the novel presents, 

which include race, the immigrant experience, and social 

class. Programs will include a screening of “Latinos 

Beyond Reel,” a documentary that examines how Latinos 

are portrayed in the media; “Reflections on the Immigrant 

Experience in Amherst,” a panel of immigrants sharing 

their experiences moderated by Lynne Weintraub, coordinator 

of the Jones Library English as a Second Language 

Program; book discussions led by Barry O’Connell, professor 

of English at Amherst College; and a program 

exploring the meaning of race by Alan Goodman, professor 

of biological anthropology at Hampshire College. Please 

check the Jones Library website at www.joneslibrary.org 

for specific information about dates and times for these 

programs. 

Copies of “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” 

can be signed out from the Jones Library and branches, 

requested and checked out from the C/W Mars library catalog, 

or purchased at Amherst Books or Food for Thought 

Books in Amherst. 

On the Same Page – Amherst will culminate in an author 

appearance to be held on Monday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at 

the Amherst Regional Middle School Auditorium. Junot 

Díaz will speak about the book and the various themes he 

explores in his writing. Free tickets will be available at the 

Jones Library after Feb. 20. 

For further information about the On the Same Page - 

Amherst, please contact Janet Ryan at 413-259-3223. 

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Calendar 

OF EVENTS 

POLICY: Our calendar section is intended to promote “free” events or ones that directly affect a volunteer-driven organization 

that benefits the community. The deadline to submit calendar items in the mail, by fax or emailed in Word 

document format is MONDAY BY NOON or sooner. The listings should be brief, with only time, date, location, brief activity 

explanation, and contact information. Please email all entries to ahenderson@turley.com. 

Thursday, Feb. 28 

GIRLS NIGHT OUT BOOK CLUB: Celebrate 

Black History Month and the 150th anniversary of the 

Emancipation Proclamation with the Granby Library’s 

Girls Night Out! Book Discussion Group. Read “Redfield 

Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad” by Judith 

Redline Coopey then join the group on Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. 

Ask for a copy at the library. 

MEET THE ARTISTS: On Thursday, Feb. 28, 5:30 to 

7:30 p.m. there will be a meet the artists at a special reception 

for the “Ambiguities & Allusions” exhibition, at the 

Eagle Hill Cultural Center, in Hrdwick. Among the artists 

represented is fine art photographer Jim Gambaro of 

Belchertown. The exhibition continues through April 19. 

The reception and exhibition are open to the public. 

Saturday, March 2 

LEATHER AND LACE BALL: Team Jessica will host 

the first ever Leather & Lace Ball on Saturday, March 2 

from 6 p.m. to midnight at the Castle of Knights, 1599 

Memorial Drive, Chicopee. There will be a buffet dinner, 

live music with Shocker, door and raffle prizes. Tickets 

are $40 each. Contact director@PioneereValley for tickets. 

This fundraiser for Jessica’s Boundless Playground 

in Belchertown is sponsored by Team Jessica and Pioneer 

Valley HOG. Learn more: www.TeamJessicaOnline.com. 

PENNY SALE: The St. Mary’s Ladies Guild of Ware 

will be hosting its annual Spring Polish Food Sale and 

Penny Sale, March 2 at the Church Hall on South Street, 

Ware. The Polish Food Sale begins at 11 a.m. and continues 

throughout the day until all food is sold out. Baked 

goods will also be sold at the same time. Please note: the 

Penny Sale will begin at 6 p.m. This will allow families to 

attend and return home at a reasonable hour. Supper items 

will be available for sale and the public is cordially invited. 

This Penny Sale, which has been held for over 60 years, is 

always an enjoyable and affordable family event. All proceeds 

from this event are donated to St. Mary’s School. 

Tuesday, March 5 

WRITER’S NIGHT OUT: Writers Night Out - Straw 

Dog Writers Guild. Open mike followed by time to visit 

and learn what’s happening in the writing world. Tuesday, 

March 5, 7 to 9 p.m. at The Elevens, 140 Pleasant St, 

Northampton. Contact: Jacqueline Sheehan at 413-582- 

0661. 

Wednesday, March 6 

CHCS BAND: The Chestnut Hill Community School 

sixth grade band and chorus will be putting on their second 

concert of the year on Wednesday, March 6 at 7 

p.m. in the CHCS auditorium. There is no charge to 

attend the concert. The program will be a diverse performance 

of varied musical styles, such as Classical, 

Rock, Jazz, Pop, movie soundtracks as well as world 

music selections. Roughly half of the sixth grade class is 

involved in the concert in either band and chorus or 

both. Share Belchertown’s rich musical tradition and support 

these musical rising stars! 

Saturday, March 9 

CORNED BEEF DINNER: The Immaculate Heart of 

Mary Men’s Club of Granby will hold an old-fashioned 

corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 9 at 5:30 p.m., 

consisting of corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, 

dessert and drinks. A special drawing will be held 

after dinner. Tickets are $13 for adults, $6.50 for children 

and $14 to-go. Please contact Bill Kmelius at 413-467- 

9943 for tickets. 

KIDS TAG SALE: The Belchertown Community 

Preschool will host a kid-to-kid tag sale from 9 a.m. to 

noon on March 9 at the Old Town Hall, Belchertown. For 

$15 reserve a space to sell unwanted toys, kids’ clothes, 

baby gear, and maternity wear. All profits from the sale of 

items remain with the seller. Proceeds from space reservations 

will benefit the Belchertown Community Preschool. 

If interested in reserving a space, please contact Megan at 

AllegroMKM@yahoo.com. 

IRISH NIGHT: St. Francis Knights of Columbus host 

Irish Night will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 5:30 

p.m., at the Mill Valley Golf Links 380 Mill Valley Road 

Belchertown. Entertainment will be provided. Door 

prizes and cash bar will also be available. Tickets can be 

purchased following all the Masses at St. Francis Church, 

until March 3. Tickets may also be purchased by calling 

Tony Ricchiazzi at 283-3966 or Mike Griffin at 323-6001. 

Tickets for adults are $12, children 5-12 are $6 and children 

under 5 free. Tickets for take out are also available. 

Thursday, March 14 

RELIGIOUS TALK: Kevin Kervick will present “Hear 

the orphan’s plea, defend the window” from Isaiah 1:17 at 

St. Francis Church on Thursday, March 14, at St. Francis 

Church from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (Tovet Room or Nave).

PAGE 16 

Taking the plunge 

Locals prep for Leprechaun 

Plunge charity event 

By Kristin Will 

Staff Writer 


COMMUNITY 

SOUTH HADLEY – It takes a certain kind of group to 

dive into the frigid waters of Connecticut River in wintry 

weather. But for charity, they’ll do anything. 

Residents from across the state will return Sunday, 

March 10 to Brunelle’s Marina for the coolest event in 

town - the fourth-annual Leprechaun Plunge - dressed to 

the nines in colorful 

costumes 

WHAT: Leprechaun Plunge 2013 

WHEN: Sunday, March 10 

at 10:30 a.m. 

WHERE: Brunelle’s Marina, 

246 Ferry St., 

South Hadley 

WHO: 

COST: 

Anyone can plunge! 

$30 registration fee 

$100 fundraising 

minimum 

PROCEEDS: 100 percent of funds 

raised benefit six 

charities 

and sporting 

iron wills as they 

make good on 

their promises to 

plunge for sponsorships. 

Six charities 

will benefit 

from donations 

sought by plungers: 

Shriner’s 

Hospital, Dana 

Farber Jimmy 

Fund, USO of the 

Pioneer Valley, 

Neighbors 

Helping Neighbors South Hadley Food Pantry, the Joe 

Kareta Scholarship Fund and South Hadley youth organizations. 

One hundred percent of the proceeds raised by plungers 

go directly to the six charities of the plungers’ choosing. 

The Plunge committee has set a $100,000 fundraising 

goal this year. The goal is tangible, as the popular plunge 

has consistently doubled its fundraising amounts since its 

inception in 2010 

A total of $78,000 was raised by a record number of 

plungers last year. 

“That’s pretty amazing. I don’t know if we can keep the 

pace up,” said event co-organizer Luke Brunelle. 

“It’s open to anyone and everyone,” he said. “It’s building 

by the week. People are already dropping off registration 

forms. We hope to have a very successful event.” 

For a $30 per-person registration fee, plungers will be 

able to dive into the frigid water, will receive a t-shirt and 

will be given a ticket to the corned beef and cabbage dinner 

held inside the showroom following the plunge. 

“Chicken Plungers” can register and raise funds the 

same way as regular plungers, but don’t have to enter the 

water. 

Registrations are accepted right up to the day of the 

event. 

An “After Plunge Party” is held every year following 

the wet event with music and the festive corned beef and 

cabbage dinner. Tickets are $15. 

For those who aren’t ready to take the plunge, simply 

watching the event is free. 

Plungers may participate on their own or they can create 

teams. Participants must each raise a minimum of 

$100. Those under 18 years old must raise at least $50. 

The major prize of day is the Pub Cup, a challenge 

created last year to encourage local bars and pubs to participate. 

To be eligible for the challenge, these teams must 

raise at least $1,000. Qualifying teams receive 10 regular 

passes for a Lady Bea river cruise. 

However, the pub/bar team that raises the most money 

will receive a private two-hour cruise on the Lady Bea 

complete with free appetizers for 25 people. They also 

get to take home the Pub Cup to display in their establishment 

for the entire year. 

File Photo 

McCarthy’s Pub took home the Pub Cup last year for single-handedly raising the most amount of 

money. 

McCarthy’s Pub in Belchertown took home the honor 

last year. 

Creative costumes will also be awarded. Categories 

include most creative, funniest, best kid’s and best team 

costumes. Brunelle cautions costumes must be appropriate 

for all ages, as the event is family-friendly. 

A team challenge, separate from the Pub Cup 

Challenge, awards the top three teams who raise the most 

money with a private two-hour cruise on the Lady Bea. 

Top-earning individuals are awarded as well. 

The Pot of Gold prize of $500 is awarded to the individual 

who raises the most money. The Lucky Irishman 

prize of $300 is awarded to the individual who raises the 

second-most amount of money. And finally, the Over the 

Rainbow prize of $100 is awarded to the individual who 

raises the third-most amount of money. 

“I’m certainly excited about the plunge,” said Brunelle. 

“It’s the coolest event in town. Go plunge!” 

To learn more about the Leprechaun Plunge or to 

register for the event, visit www.leprechaunplunge.com. 

Inquiries maybe emailed to info@leprechaunplunge.com 

Brunelle’s Marina is located at 246 Ferry St. in South 

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Light saber duels break out in Town Hall 

Part of library program 

during February vacation 


Staff Writer, ahenderson@turley.com 

BELCHERTOWN – The auditorium in 

Lawrence Memorial Hall became the scene 

of light saber duels and Jedi training last 

week during the schools’ February vacation 

week as part of a program offered through 

Clapp Memorial Library. 

Jim Manning of Jungle Jim’s visited town 

hall on Wednesday morning and was faced 

with turning approximately 30 young people 

into Jedi Knights. Manning, who has been a 

professional entertainer for nine years, has 

been featured on MSNBC, The Today Show 

and has appeared in the Boston Herald. 

For the past seven years Manning has 

brought his Star Wars Jedi Knight training 

to approximately 50 libraries across the 

state, as well as his other programs the Wild 

About Reading Balloon Magic show and 

Harry Potter Hogwarts Academy Training. 

“Library performances mean a lot to me,” 

said Manning. “Star Wars has a universal 

appeal and it encourages kids to go to the 

library.” 

On Manning’s website he talks about how 

when he was a child he was shy and had 

very few friends. He said the one thing that 

got him through those “tough times” was 

books. 

“I spent every summer of my childhood 

at the library. I loved everything about the 

library. The shelves upon shelves of books,” 

he says on his website. “That’s why I love 

performing in libraries. I get to share my joy 

of books and where they can take you with 

enthusiastic, excited children.” 

Clapp Memorial Library Children’s 

Librarian Jennifer Whitehead said bringing 

Manning in for a show was an easy decision. 

She said there has been a lot of chatter about 

his programs across the state. 

“Star Wars is so popular and I wanted to 

Marco uses his Jedi force to bend a 

magical wand. 

do something fun for the kids while they are 

not in school,” said Whitehead, adding that 

the Star Wars collection is a very popular 

item at the check-out counter. 

Whitehead said Star Wars makes a great 

beginner reader book for children in kindergarten 

and first grade. She said there are also 

graphic novels that are popular right now. 

“Graphic novels are perfect for children 

with attention difficulties,” said Whitehead, 

explaining that even though there is a lot 

going on with each page, it actually helps 

keep the readers’ attention. She said the 

graphic novels are also good for children 

with reading difficulties because the graphics 

make it easier to follow. 

During the Jedi Knight training, children 

were given four challenges to pass before 

being able to take on Manning, aka Jedi 

Master Jim, in a light saber duel. His first 

rule of the performance however, to have 

fun! 

Manning performed balloon artistry and 

magic tricks with the padawans (Jedis in 

training), as their laughter filled the auditorium. 

The challenges included Jedi force 

magic, laser balloon barrage and Jedi teamwork 

all leading up to the main event – the 

light saber duel. 

Cousins Joey Borelli-Pacunas, 6, and 

Jacob Pacunas, 4, both were at the Jedi 

training and agreed it was “totally awesome.” 

Joey, who chose a blue light saber for 

his battle taking the good side of the force, 

said his favorite part was the battle at the 

end. Jacob chose the red light saber, signaling 

his support of the dark side. 

Light saber duels break out in 

Town Hall 

Part of library program during 

February vacation 

ABOVE: Jedi 

Master Jim blows 

up a balloon during 

a special presentation 

at Town 

Hall. 

Turley Publications photos by 

Aimee M. Henderson 

LEFT: One of the 

smallest Jedis in 

training takes on 

the Jedi master. 

Jacob said his favorite part was the light 

saber duel as well, but also found Jedi 

Master Jim to be very funny. 

“I liked when he kept getting hit in the 

head (with a balloon),” said Jacob. 

Manning is also available for birthday 

parties. Visit his website at www. 

JungleJimBoston.com for more information 

about the programs. 

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Sports Correspondent 

BELCHERTOWN - Six of the 

12 players listed on this year’s 

Belchertown girls varsity basketball 

roster are members of the 

senior class. 

Emily Silva, Jillian Lund, 

Sarah Woodcock, Marissa 

Kopacz, and Courtney Fox were 

recognized during a pregame ceremony 

before the Lady Orioles 

final regular season home game 

against Mahar last Wednesday 

night. 

“Senior Night is something 

that I’ve been waiting for since 

I was a freshman,” said Sarah 

Woodcock, who’s a second-year 

member of the Lady Orioles varsity 

basketball team. “It’s the last 

time that we’ll be wearing our 

home uniforms during the regular 

season.” 

Kayla McGrath is another 

member of the senior class, but 

she spent the school vacation 

week in Florida. She was recognized 

before the Lady Orioles 

home win against rival Palmer on 

Feb. 16. 

The Lady Orioles other five 

seniors were also able to celebrate 

a victory in their final regular 

season home game against 

Mahar. The final score in the 

non-league game was 54-29, but 

Mahar didn’t have the services of 

their leading scorer, senior guard 


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Lady Orioles ready to make postseason run 

Jill Valley, who missed the game 

with the flu. 

“It was a very big win on 

Senior Night for us, but Mahar’s 

best player didn’t play in the 

game,” said Belchertown head 

coach Jason Woodcock. “Valley 

is one of the leading scorers in 

Western Mass. this year and she’s 

a very good basketball player. 

Mahar isn’t the same team without 

having her on the court.” 

Orioles roll up winless 

Holyoke Catholic 

Draw seventh seed 

in Division 2 

By Dave Forbes 


Sports Staff Writer 

BELCHERTOWN - The 

Belchertown boys varsity basketball 

team wrapped up the 

regular season with an impressive 

victory over winless 

Holyoke Catholic. 

The Orioles (12-8) jumped 

out to a 20-8 lead after the 

first quarter and extended that 

advantage to 42-16 at the break 

with a 22-8 second quarter. 

Belchertown added to the lead 

with a 19-12 third quarter and 

Turley Publications submitted photo 

The Belchertown girls varsity basketball team had six seniors this season. Pictured are: 

Sarah Woodcock, Jillian Lund, Courtney Fox, Kayla McGrath, and Marisa Kopacz. Missing: 

Emily Silva. 

finished things off with a 21-8 

run in the fourth quarter. 

Zach Parsons had a big game 

as he finished with a game-high 

28 points. Eric Adzima and Billy 

Aldridge finished in double 

figures with 11 and 10 points, 

respectively. Tyler Verville 

added nine, while James Ryan 

and Liam OBrien both had six. 

Tony Pellerin and Corey Henson 

each chipped in with four, while 

Noah Lussier and Erik Levigne 

both added two. 

The Orioles drew the seventh 

seed in the Western 

Massachusetts Division 2 

Tournament and will be at second-seeded 

South Hadley in 

the quarterfinals at 7 p.m. on 

Thursday, Feb. 28. 

Belchertown swimmers 

compete at sectionals 

By Nate Rosenthal 



REGION – The Western 

Massachusetts Swimming 

Sectionals took place this past 

week, but not as we have come 

to know them. Instead of the 

usual Springfield College location, 

on Saturday, Feb. 9, they 

were held separately with the 

girls at Westfield on Monday, 

Feb. 11 and the boys the next 

day at Chicopee High. 

Due to a major storm, which 

caused the meet to be called off 

on Saturday, the Massachusetts 

Interscholastic Athletic 

Association, the championships 

were cancelled and the plan was 

to move right on to the State 

meets the following meet. 

The response was loud and 

angry and plans went into 

action to hold the meets even 

without any official sanction 

from the MIAA. By Monday, 

the MIAA relented somewhat 

and announced that all sectional 

See SWIMMING, Page 23 

Kopacz, who’s a forward, 

scored a career-high 23 points in 

the Lady Orioles non-league victory 

against Mahar. 

“We scouted Mahar, so we 

knew that they had some very 

good guards, but they’re not very 

big inside,” coach Woodcock 

said. “We just kept feeding the 

ball inside to Kopacz the whole 

game.” 

Kopacz, who’s been a member 

By Tim Peterson 



AMHERST - Even though there 

wasn’t very much at stake in the 

final hockey game of the season 

between the Amherst Hurricanes 

and the Belchertown Orioles, it 

was still a very memorable night 

for the members of both teams. 

The Hurricanes scored three 

goals during the second period 

and added another one in the third 

period leading to a 4-1 victory 

before a large crowd on senior 

night at the Mullin Center ice rink, 

last Friday evening. 

“It’s always a nice feeling whenever 

you can win a game, especially 

on senior night,” said Amherst 

head coach Sean Odabashian. “We 

had a very young team this season 

and it was a rebuilding year for 

us.” 

It was the second year in a row 

that the two Fay Division rivals 

celebrated senior night together. 

The seniors from both teams were 

honored during pregame ceremonies. 

The three seniors on the 

Amherst roster, which finished 

their season with a 4-13-3 overall 

record, are Luke Allen, Joe 

Gazaille and Eddie Sablak. 

Gazaille and Sablak, who are 

classmates at Palmer High School, 

have been playing members of the 

Amherst hockey team for the past 

two years. 

“Eddie was the heart and soul 

of our team this year. He has a 

great attitude and he’s a great person. 

You can’t replace a player like 

of the varsity team since she was 

a freshman, previous career-high 

is 18 points in a 63-44 victory at 

Sci-Tech at the end of January. 

Lund, who’s a guard, added 

five points against Mahar, while 

Woodcock, who’s a forward, 

scored two points. Sophomore 

guard Tea’ Spellacy led the 

underclassmen with 12 points. 

Rams 

knock off 

Hampshire 

Granby girls 

rally to topple 

South Hadley 

By Dave Forbes 


Sports Staff Writer 

GRANBY - The Granby boys 

and girls varsity basketball teams 

each wrapped up the regular season 

on a positive note with victories. 

The boys did so with an 

impressive 53-28 win over 

Hampshire, and the girls did so 

by knocking off South Hadley, 

51-36. 

In the boys win over 

Hampshire, the Rams (17-3) 

jumped out to a 16-5 lead after 

the first quarter, which was 

extended to a 17-point advantage 

at 28-11. Granby then stretched 

the lead to 40-20 after three 

quarters and finished off the 

game with a 13-8 stretch in the 

fourth quarter. 

Corey Baker finished with a 

game-high 15 points, while Liam 

Galloway and Jesse Molin each 

had 10 points. Colton Duxbury 

Hurricanes topple Orioles on Senior Night 

See HOCKEY, Page 21 

See LADY ORIOLES, Page 22 

See GRANBY GIRLS, Page 20 

Turley Publications photo by Susan Swift, swiftshots.net 

Amherst goalie Eddie Sablak knocks the puck away from 

Belchertown’s Austin Duhaime. 

Belchertown goalie Kyle Mikuliski (1) holds on to a shot as 

Amherst’s Matt Gazaille slides toward him.

PAGE 20 


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week. 

GRANBY GIRLS | from Page 19 

and Brandon Cloutier each had four 

points, while Andrew Williams and Lucas 

Monaco each scored three points. Conor 

O’Shea and Andy Gifford each had two. 

Granby drew the second seed in 

the Western Massachusetts Division 3 

Tournament and will face the winner of 

the seventh-seeded Lee and 10th-seeded 

Turners Falls in the quarterfinals at 7 p.m. 

on Thursday, Feb. 28. 

In the Lady Rams win over South 

Hadley, the Lady Rams (17-3) trailed 8-7 

after the first quarter. Granby rallied in 

the second quarter to take a 26-18 lead. 

South Hadley pulled within 38-32 after 

the third quarter. Granby then finished 

off the game with a 13-6 run in the final 

8:00. 

Briannah Mercier finished with a 

team-high 13 points. Kate Sullivan 

helped out with 10. Noelle Menard 

added eight, while Meghan Sullivan 

had six. Casey Imelio added four, while 

Rebecca Sapoukey and Kiley Baron both 

had three. Brooke Labrie and Melissa 

L’Heureux each chipped in with two. 

The Lady Rams drew the third seed in 

the Division 3 Tournament and will face 

the winner of sixth-seeded Hopkins and 

11th-seeded Palmer at 7 p.m. on Friday, 

March 1. 

Dave Forbes is the sports editor for 

Turley Publications. He can be reached 

at dforbes@turley.com or by calling 413- 

967-3505 ext. 106. 

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St. Francis rolling as playoffs near 

BELCHERTOWN - The St. Francis thirdfourth 

grade boys continued to build momentum 

toward the playoffs with two wins in 

three games this past week. The boys began 

the week with wins in a home-and-home pair 

of games against St. Mary’s of Longmeadow. 

During the first game, St. Francis jumped 

out to a 15-5 halftime lead with a pressure 

defense that forced 36 turnovers, led by 

Nathan Schiffer with 7 forced turnovers. St. 

Mary’s did close the gap in the second half 

to 22-18 before Austin Endelos sank a pair 

of free throws and Schiffer stole the ball and 

went the distance for a layup. In support of 

the final 31-18 score, St. Francis was led 

by Cole Irving with eight points and Drew 

Kenney with seven. Endelos and Max Wojcik 

chipped in with four points apiece. Additional 

contributions came from Ryan Zawistowski 

(three), Schiffer and Ben Laughner (two), 

and Kiernan Corish with one. Wojcik led the 

team nine rebounds and Kenney directed the 

team with four assists. Carson Boscher also 

contributed in rebounding and steals. 

During the rematch, St. Francis came out 

on fire and led 22-0 at halftime, and then 

coasted in the second half to a 34-12 victory. 

In this game, all players got on the 

scoreboard, led by Wojcik with nine 

points, Kenney (eight rebounds) with six, 

and Endelos and Laughner with five each. 

Schiffer (four assists) and Irving added four 

points apiece and Zawistowski (four steals) 

finished with one. 

St. Francis finished out the week with a 

tight contest against Our Lady of Sacred 

Heart (OLSH) in Springfield. St. Francis 

spotted OLSH a 13-0 lead out of the gate 

before gaining some momentum in the 19-14 

halftime deficit. Endelos and Wojcik sparked 

the comeback with a combined 17 points 

and 15 forced turnovers, but it was a total 

team effort that led to tie scores at 23 and 

25 late in the game. In the closing minutes, 

OLSH made two key buckets to one for St. 

Francis, as the team’s rally ended up short by 

two points, 29-27. Endelos led the way with 

eleven points, with Wojcik adding six. Irving, 

Kenney, Laughner, Schiffer and Zawistowski 

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SPORTS 

BELCHERTOWN - The following is a list of sports 

programs offered by the Belchertown Recreation 

Department. 

Swim clinic 

Three levels of swim lessons are being offered 

for boys and girls grades K-12, beginner, intermediate 

and advanced. This clinic will run on Mondays, 

Wednesdays and Fridays from March 18 through April 

12. 

The cost is $75. 

Registration deadline is Thursday, March 14. 

Instructional Spring Soccer 

This program is designed to introduce the basics of 

soccer with the emphasis on fun for boys and girls currently 

in Kindergarten through second grade. 

The season starts the end of March and runs thru mid 

May. 


The deadline is Saturday, March 16. 

Coach Pitch 

This baseball coed league is for Belchertown resident 

boys and girls currently in first and second grade. 

This fun and instructional league is aimed at teaching 

the game, learning fundamentals and developing 

overall skills in batting, base running and fielding. 

The season is approximately seven weeks long and 

will begin in May. 

Cost is $30. 

Registration deadline is April 11. 

T-ball 

This is a coed league for boys and girls currently in 

Kindergarten. 

This program will introduce the basics of baseball 

with the emphasis on fun. 

The season last approximately five weeks and will 

begin approximately the beginning of June. 

Cost is $25. 

Registration deadline is May 4. 

Softball 

Offered to girls in third thru ninth grade (ninth-graders 

can not be on a high school softball team and must 

meet the age requirement of not 15 years old prior Jan 

1, 2013). 

Evaluations will be held Saturday, March 16. 

Practices will be held in April with games starting 

May 1. 


All players who register prior to the deadline will be 

placed on a team. 

Registration deadline is March 9. 

Sandy Koufax Baseball 

Prepare yourself for high school baseball. This 

baseball division is for individuals 13 years of age but 

not 15 before May 1, 2013. 

A division of the John L Sullivan league, players will 

compete on a regulation size diamond (90 foot) with 

just a few modifications to high school baseball rules. 

Please note that JLS League rules restrict all players 

to one baseball team/organization during the season. 

Cost is $65. 

Practices will start in April and games starting mid/ 

late May. Including playoffs the season could run thru 

late July. 

All players who register prior to the deadline will be 

placed on a team. 

Registration deadline is March 9. 

Evaluations will be held Saturday, March 16 indoors. 

If needed, pitchers/catchers may be called back for 

an outdoor evaluation. 

Turley Publications photo by Susan Swift, swiftshots.net 

Belchertown goalie Kyle Mikuliski (1) holds on to a shot as Amherst’s Matt Gazaille slides toward 

him. 

HOCKEY | from Page 19 

him,” Odabashian said. “Joe is a great defenseman. He’s 

an extremely intelligent player and we’re going to miss 

his leadership next year.” 

Sablak was the Hurricanes starting goalkeeper the past 

two years. He made 30 saves against the Orioles and more 

than 600 saves for the season. He was also a member of 

the Panthers golf team that captured the Western Mass 

Division 2 title last fall. He’ll also be an outfielder for the 

Panthers varsity baseball team that’s expected to be one 

of the contenders for the Western Mass Division 2 crown 

this spring. 

“To get a win in my last high school hockey game is 

just an amazing feeling,” Sablak said. “I’ve been playing 

hockey for the past 12 years and my playing career is 

coming to an end tonight. I’m very thankful that Palmer 

and Amherst formed this co-op two years ago. Playing 

hockey in high school has been an amazing experience. 

I’m really looking forward to coming back and help coach 

this team next year.” 

Gazaille, who was also a member of the Panthers golf 

team, is also planning on helping out the team next year. 

He wasn’t playing for a hockey team before joining the 

Amherst team. 

“Without this co-op, I probably wouldn’t have had the 

opportunity to play hockey in high school. It was awesome 

when they allowed the Palmer students to join the 

Amherst hockey team two years ago,” said Gazaille, 

whose younger brother, Matt, was also a member of the 

team this year. “I really enjoyed getting the opportunity 

to play with my younger brother this year. It’s something 

that I’ll never forget.” 

The other players from Palmer who were members 

of the Amherst hockey team this year are junior Chris 

Holbrook, freshman Josh Lacroix, sophomore Alex Rivers 

and junior Jason Sloat. 

“This team really became like one big family this year,” 

Odabashian said. “We’ll be continuing our co-op with 

Palmer High School for at least the next two years.” 

The four Belchertown seniors who were honored are 

Adam Messier, Aaron Krasinkiweicz, Jordan Auffrey and 

Austin Duhaime. 

“It’s always tough to see your seniors play their final 

high school game,” said Belchertown head coach Jeffrey 

Cristina. “Adam, who’s a four-year varsity, and Jordan, 

who’s a first-year varsity player, were our team captains 

this season. All four of them are great kids.” 

The Orioles finished the season with a 1-17-2 overall 

record. 

“We just couldn’t find the back of the net this year. We 

only scored 25 goals in 20 games, which is a little bit disappointing,” 

Cristina said. “ 

It was also the final game of Cristina’s coaching career. 

“I started this program 19 years and it’s time for someone 

else to take it over,” he said. “We were able to win 

our league title five or six times during the past 20 years. I 

had a lot of fun coaching this team.” 

After a scoreless first period, Duhaime gave the Orioles 

a 1-0 lead with a goal at 1:06 of the second period. It was 

assisted by sophomore Alex Bachand and junior Louis 

Tonelli. 

“Scoring a goal in my final high school hockey game is 

the best feeling in the world,” said Duhaime, who’s planning 

on playing lacrosse at Salem State University next 

year. “We’ve had a rough season, but I wouldn’t want to 

play hockey for any other team. The three other seniors 

on this year’s team are my best friends.” 

“It was pretty cool getting my first 

hat-trick in a high school game. 

It’s a very special moment, which I 

won’t forget about the rest of my life.” 

- JUNIOR JASON SLOAT 

Amherst hockey player 

Then Sloat took over the spotlight for the rest of the 

second period. He scored the tying goal two minutes later 

on a breakaway shot past freshman goalie Kyle Mikulski 

(25 saves). It was assisted by freshman Ben Jackson. 

Sloat’s scored his second goal at the 7:15 mark following 

a scramble in front of the net, which was assisted by 

sophomore Sam Lincoln, and freshman Jack Rees. 

“There was a scramble in front of the net and I just kept 

digging for the puck,” said Sloat, who was also a member 

of the Panthers golf team last fall. “I never gave up and I 

finally got the puck on my stick.” 

Then with less than 2:00 remaining in the period Sloat 

recorded the first hat trick of his high school career. 

“It was pretty cool getting my first hat-trick in a high 

school game,” Sloat said. “It’s a very special moment, 

which I won’t forget about the rest of my life. Winning on 

senior night is also very special because I’m good friends 

with Joe and Eddie. It’s going to be weird without them 

next year.” 

Sloat’s third goal was assisted by Matt Gazaille. 

The final goal of the game was scored by sophomore 

Ben Thompson, who’s the Hurricanes backup goalkeeper, 

in the middle of the third period. 

Following the game, both teams had their pictures taken 

on the ice. 

Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent for Turley 

Publications. He can be reached at dforbes@turley.com. 

Men’s pickup basketball 

BELCHERTOWN - The Belchertown Recreation 

Department will be holding men’s pickup basketball at 

the Old Town Hall on the common. 

The games will take place at 6 p.m. on Sundays. The 

cost is $1 per person. For more information, call 413- 

323-0419 or go to belchertown.org. 

BOAA sponsoring Revolution 

Academy Training 

BELCHERTOWN - The Belchertown Orioles Athletic 

Association and Quabbin Soccer Academy are bringing 

the Revolution Academy training to Belchertown on 

March 27-29 for players 7-14 years old. 

The Revolution Academy is one of the most innovative 

youth training programs in Major League Soccer, recognized 

by US Soccer as one of the top 10 youth development 

programs in the country. 

This is a great opportunity for the youth players of 

Belchertown. Please contact Matt Schiffer for more details 

and registration, 413-949-1199 or soccerschiffer@yahoo. 

com. 

Preseason Soccer Clinic 

NORTHAMPTON - Quabbin Soccer Academy is holding 

a three-week clinic in March at AllSport Soccer Arena on 

the following dates: March 8, 15, and 22 from 6 to 7 p.m. 

All information can be found at QuabbinSoccerAcademy. 

com. If you have any questions about the program 

please contact Matt Schiffer at 413-949-1199 or soccerschiffer@yahoo.com. 

Hope to see you there. 

Chicopee baseball team looking 

for players 

CHICOPEE - A Chicopee U15 baseball team is 

taking signups for the 2013 season looking for dedicated, 

reliable athletic ballplayers to compete in the 

Springfield (JLS) league. 

If your looking to play at the next level, please visit 

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See CALENDAR, Page 23

PAGE 22 


LADY ORIOLES | from Page 19 

“I think our future looks very bright,” 

Sarah Woodcock said. “Tea’ is well on 

her way to becoming a 1,000-point scorer. 

Jill Cavanaugh, Jackie Soucia, and Carrie 

Aberdale are all juniors and the other two 

sophomores are Kelsey Shea and Jessica 

Zalucki.” 

The Lady Orioles entered this year’s 

Western Mass. Division 2 Tournament as 

the fifth seed with a 14-6 overall record. 

“We had a very good regular season,” 

coach Woodcock said. “If someone had 

told me that we would be 14-6 before the 

start of the season, I would tell them that 

we’ll take it.” 

Belchertown was scheduled to face 12thseeded 

Southwick (10-10) at home in a 

first-round game on Tuesday night. The 

winner of that contest will be making a 

road trip to the Berkshires to face fourthseeded 

Wahconah (11-9) in a quarterfinal 

game on Friday night. 

“Almost all of the teams in the Division 2 

Tournament this year are very good,” coach 

Woodcock said. “We’re just happy to be 

playing in the tournament again.” 

The Lady Orioles are probably hoping 

that they won’t have to face rival Palmer in 

the postseason tournament again this year. 

The Lady Panthers have ended the Lady 

Orioles season the past two years. 

The six Lady Orioles seniors didn’t have 

to introduce themselves to coach Woodcock 

when they were freshman. He has coached 

most of them since they were in the third 

grade. 

Photo by Susan Swift, swiftshots.net 

Belchertown senior Sarah 

Woodcock (20) pushes a shot 

towards the basket. 

“The seniors joined the high school basketball 

program when they were freshman,” 

coach Woodcock said. “I started coaching 

most of them when they were playing CYO 

basketball in the third grade. My daughter 

Sarah is also a member of the senior class 

this year which makes it extra special for 

me.” 

Coach Woodcock stopped coaching the 

CYO basketball team when the girls were 

in the eighth grade because he became the 

varsity coach that year. 

“I’ve probably coached the seniors in 

hundreds of basketball games over the 

years and all of them have improved a lot,” 

coach Woodcock said. “I believe all of them 

are planning on going to college, which is 

great. Marissa has told me that she wants to 

play basketball in college and Jill is probably 

going to be playing college soccer.” 

The Lady Orioles head coach also gave 

his thoughts about coaching his daughter 

the past couple of years.” 

“It has been a lot of fun watching Sarah 

play sports and I’m very proud of her,” he 

said. “Sarah doesn’t score many points in 

basketball, but she does do all of the little 

things during the game. She’s the glue that 

holds the team together. She’s also an honor 

roll student and she’ll be attending Fairfield 

University in the fall.” 

Just like most girls basketball players at 

Belchertown, Sarah Woodcock played for 

the girls’ freshman basketball team, which 

is coached by Matt Stenuis, before joining 

the junior varsity team, which is coached 

by Bill Vosburgh, as a sophomore. 

“I wasn’t a good enough player to make 

the varsity team as a freshman or sophomore,” 

Sarah said. “My dad told me that 

if I wanted to play for the varsity team 

as a junior, I needed to prove it to him. I 

had to earn it and I didn’t get any special 

treatment because my dad was the varsity 

basketball coach. It has been great having 

him as my varsity basketball coach and I’m 

really going to miss playing for him next 

year.” 

Sarah scored two points in her first varsity 

game, which was a season-opening 

loss at Lee last year. 

“I was so nervous before the start of the 

Lee game last year,” she said. “The atmosphere 

at the varsity level is so much different 

than it is at the jayvee level.” 

Before receiving her high school diploma 

in June, Sarah Woodcock will be the starting 

right fielder for the Lady Orioles varsity 

softball this spring. 

“I’ve been playing for the varsity softball 

team since I was a sophomore,” she said. “I 

love playing sports because I’ve been playing 

with the same group of girls since I was 

in the third grade.” 

One of Sarah’s biggest supporters is her 

mother, Lorrie. 

“My mother comes to all of my games 

and she’s definitely my biggest fan,” Sarah 

said. “She always tells me that I played 

great even when I did something wrong.” 

Sarah’s younger brother, Jacob, is following 

in her footsteps. He’s currently playing 

three sports at the youth level and his father 

is coaching all of his teams just like he did 

when Sarah was growing up. 

Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent 

for Turley Publications. He can be reached 

at dforbes@turley.com. 

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SWIMMING | from Page 19 

qualified swimmers would be able to compete 

at the state meet. The Western Mass 

meets would still not bear the name of 

MIAA, but that mattered little to the participants. 

As always the meets were exciting. 

Westfield High was site of the girls meet 

and for Belchertown there were some very 

strong swims. The girls finished seventh 

with 111 points. The next day, the boys 

gathered at Chicopee High and scored 108 

points for a ninth-place finish. 

Bryanna Veroneau led the way for the 

girls with a fourth-place in the 100-yard 

butterfly and a time of 1 minute, 01.40 

seconds. She was seventh in the 200-yard 

Individual Medley, finishing in 2:18.08. 

Veroneau also anchored two relays. Her 

400-yard freestyle with Claire Nauman, 

Helen Hale and Riley Synan was fourth in 

3:47.32, while it was a seventh-place finish 

for the 200-yard medley relay. Going 

2:01.38 was the foursome Nauman, Julia 

Maloof, Hale and Veroneau. The Orioles 

got ninth-place finishes from Hale, 1:04.06, 

in the 100-yard butterfly, Synan (5:43.33) 

in the 500-yard freestyle and Maloof 

(1:15.53) in the 100-yard breaststroke. 

Nauman was 10th in the 100-yard freestyle 

with a time of 58.62 and the 200-yard freestyle 

relay of Julia Mazza, Maloof, Sierra 

Skaza and Synan went 1:53.73 for a 10th. 

Hale scored in the 200-yard IM with a 

12th-place finish in 2:24.12, as did Maloof 

with a 15th in 2:33.12. Synan was 12th in 

the 200-yard freestyle in 2:08.24. 

Also swimming for the Belchertown girls 

were: Mazza 17th in the butterfly and 23rd 

in the 50-yard freestyle; Nauman, 17th in 

the 100-yard backstroke; Skaza 23rd in the 

backstroke. 

Matthew Quinney and Robert Lewis led 

the boys. They were on the fifth-place 400- 

yard freestyle relay with Andrew Burns and 

Sam Scudere-Weiss that went 3:39.35 and 

on the 200-yard medley relay with Burns 

and Shon Choi that placed ninth in 1:53.56. 

Quinney and Lewis were fifth and sixth in 

the 200-yard Individual Medley at 2:10.28 

and 2:12.16. Lewis took ninth in the 100- 

yard butterfly in 59.311, while Quinney 

was 10th in the backstroke in 1:00.84. 

Scudere-Weiss scored individually with a 

10th in the 500 at 5:32.50 and 13th in the 

200 free in 2:01.69. Burns, in addition to 

his scoring swims on the medley and 400- 

yard freestyle relay, picked up points with a 

13th in the 100-yard freestyle in 54.71 and 

a 16th in the 50-yard freestyle in 24.66. 

Choi was 18th in the 100-yard breaststroke 

he was also on a 200 freestyle relay 

with Nick Startton, Scudere-Weiss and 

Aaron Funk that placed 19th. 

The girls meet was as exciting as could 

be imagined. Northampton won the meet 

by one point over Westfield, 348-347 and 

it came down to the final event, the 400- 

yard freestyle relay. The Blue Devils and 

Bombers had gone back and forth between 

first and second throughout the meet and 

as they stepped to the blocks for the 400, 

Westfield had a seven point lead. Even 

if Northampton won the last race, a second 

place finish by Westfield would give 

them the win by one point. A third would 

mean a Blue Devils victory by one point. 

For much of the race, it was Northampton 

and Westfield and with a 3 second difference 

heading into the final leg between the 

Bombers and third place Longmeadow, 

it looked as though Westfield would 

gain the title. Then out of no where, the 

Longmeadow anchor Jerrica Li came on. 

By the end of the first 50, she was within 

striking distance of second. She caught 

and passed the Westfield anchor to get that 

second place. With that, Northampton 

outscored Westfield 40-32 and won the 

championship. Minnechaug was well 

back in third with 261 points, follwed by 

Longmeadow 254 and Holyoke Catholic, 

with 180 points that placed them fifth. 

Entering the boys meet, the big question 

was whether Westfield was going to 

end the domination of Minnechaug, which 

had won the five previous championships. 

In the final dual meet of the season, the 

Bombers had beaten the Falcons. That 

ended a 51-meet win streak for the Falcons. 

If the seeds for the meet held, the Bombers 

would likely be the champions. But it was 

Minnechaug that carried the day and rather 

comfortably, 346-288. Westfield won the 

first event, the 200-yard medley relay ahead 

of Minnechaug, but fell out of the top spot 

in the subsequent 200-yard freestyle. The 

Falcons moved into first in that event and 

led the meet to the end. Westfield, for its 

part finsished second, though they dropped 

to third for a couple of events in the middle 

of the meet behind Amherst. The 

Hurricanes did take third with 249.5 points. 

Fourth and fifth went to Northampton, 169 

and Monson, 161 points. 

There were two double winners in the 

girls meet. Meriza Werenski of Holyoke 

Catholic, finsished her high school career 

going eight for eight at the Sectional 

meets. This year she won the 200-yard 

Individual Medley with a 2:06.10, edging 

out Minnechaug freshman Lauren Quinn 

by 2 seconds. Werenski (1:06.11) won the 

100-yard breaststroke comfortably over 

Erin Lewis of Westfield. Li, who whose 

blazing anchor in the 400-yard freestyle 

relay gave Northampton the top spot, won 

the 200-yard freestyle by four second over 

Northampton freshman Erin Voss. Her 

time was 1:51.09 and then beat Jessica 

Harper of Easthampton by a second in the 

100-yard freestyle with a 51.12. 

Holyoke Catholic swimmers picked 

up two more individual firsts. Delaney 

Dyjak (24.79) beat Christiana Greco of 

Minnechaug in the 50-yard freestyle and 

Kristyn Popowski took 14 seconds of her 

seed time to edge Voss in the 500, 5:05.28 

to 5:05.59. Greco won the 100-yard butterfly 

with a 57.19 over Sabree Thomas 

of South Hadley. She also did the fly in 

the winning Minnechaug 200-yard medley 

relay. Their time was 1:57.29, just .01 

ahead of Westfield and .19 ahead of third 

place Holyoke Catholic. Harper (57.53) 

won the backstroke over Quinn and it was 

Abbie Crescitelli of Northampton taking 

top honors in the diving over Emily 

Murphy of Minnechaug. 373.05 to 269.05. 

Led by Li, Longmeadow was the winner 

in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time 

of 1:40.97 to beat Minnechaug at 1:41.14. 

Then of course there was the Northampton 

win in the 400-yard freestyle relay with a 

time of 3:41.23 over Longmeadow. 

Minnechaug got its lead from Tommy 

Normoyle, who was one of three double 

winners for the boys. Normoyle edged 

Tim Kwarcinski in the 200-yard Individual 

Medley, 1:58.61 to 1:58.79 and then comfortably 

won the 100-yard breaststroke 

with a 58.27. That broke the record of his 

brother Michael, set two years ago. Colin 

Machat of Northampton won the 200 freestyle 

over Ciaran Dillon-Davidson by more 

than a second with a 1:45.88 and later took 

the 100 free from George Sommerville of 

Taconic, 48.31 to 48.46. Aaron Szczepanek 

was the winner in the 100 butterfly at 

51.69, comfortably ahead of Alan Tang and 

Marc Klepacki of Amherst, who were tied 

for second. Before he got his second individual 

win, Szczepanek was the anchor for 

Palmer in their winning 200-yard freestyle 

relay, as they edged out Westfield with a 

1:34.51 by half a second. He followed 

that, moments later with a win in the 100- 

yard backstroke over Matt Labombard of 

Westfield. He had a time of 53.74. 

Dillon-Davidson won the 500 with a 

4:50.41 over Kwarcinski and he anchored 

the Hurricanes 400-yard freestyle relay, 

where they beat Westfield, 3:22.17 to 

3:22.58. Stinehart had a 21.95 in the 50- 

yard freestyle to out touch Sommerville 

by .04 seconds. Earlier he anchored their 

first place 200-yard medley rely that gave 

them their only lead of the meet. They 

edged Minnechaug, 1:41.65 to 1:41.91. In 

the diving, it was Brandon Archambault of 

Chicopee with a 399.20 beating Connor 

Pennington of Monson. 

The state meets were held over the 

next weekend. Again they were at separate 

sites, with the girls on Saturday at 

Springfield College and the boys on Sunday 

at Harvard. 

The morning session, the girls Division 

2, was won by Wayland with 340.5 points 

well ahead of Northampton, in second 

with 213. Marblehead with 205.5 took 

third. Werenski and Li were both double 

winners as they had been in the sectionals. 

Werenski won the 200-yard Individual 

Medley and the 100-yard breaststroke, 

while Li took top honors in the 50-yard 

and 100-yard freestyles. Erin Voss won the 

500 and was second to Li in the 100 free. 

Dyjak was third in the 50-yard freestyle. 

Division 1 was in the afternoon and 

Westford easily took the meet 351.5 to 250 

over Lincoln Sudbury. Westfield, at 219, 

was third, the top Western Mass finisher. 

Jessica Harper of Easthampton won her two 

events, the 50-yard and 100-yard freestyles, 

while Colleen Humel of Chicopee was the 

runnerup in both the 200-yard freestyle and 

100-yard backstroke. Greco was second in 

the 100-yard butterfly and anchored a thirdplace 

200-yard freestyle relay. Westfield’s 

200 medley was second. 

Sunday was the boys’ meet and it was 

all Weston in Division 2. They won with 

299 over Wayland, 171 and Bishop Feehan, 

107. Amherst led Western Mass with 107 

points and sixth place. Colin Machat of 

Northampton had a second in the 200-yard 

freestyle and a third in the 100-yard butterfly 

to lead the Western Mass swimmers. 

He also anchored his team’s seventh place 

200-yard freestyle relay. Dillon-Davidson 

was second in the 100-yard butterfly and 

swam that leg on Amherst’s fourth-place 

200-yard medley relay. 

Division 1 was a runaway by St. John’s 

Prep, which scored 374 points. They 

won just one individual event, but took 

all three relays and showed tremendous 

depth. Westford was well back with 155.50 

and then came St. John’s of Shrewsbury 

in third with 144.50. Westfield led the 

Western Mass team with a 103 good for 

ninth. Tommy Normoyle won the 100- 

yard breaststroke and finished fifth in the 

200-yard Individual Medley, just behind 

Kwarcinski. Szczepanek was second in the 

100-yard butterfly and third in the 100-yard 

backstroke. 

Tim Peterson is a sports correspondent 

for Turley Publications. He can be reached 

at dforbes@turley.com. 

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HCC baseball team to 

host youth clinics 

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College baseball team will be hosting 

youth baseball clinics during February 

vacation week. 

The schedule at the Bartley Center 

will be as follows: Wednesday, Feb. 20 

(ages 6-9) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 

(ages 10-13) from 1:45 to 3:45 p.m.; 

Thursday, Feb. 21 (ages 10-13) 1 to 3 

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There will be an informal session 

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Alums will be given a chance to take 

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DISTRICT | from Page 1 

from FD2, however all fire services 

would become the responsibility 

of the Granby Fire Department, 

solely. 

Bail, who is a sixth generation 

Granby resident, said it 

was approximately four years 

ago when the then select board 

(made up of Wayne Tack, Mary 

McDowell and himself) held their 

first meeting with residents of that 

area. He said their frustration was 

“palpable” concerning the tax rate 

for FD2 fire services. The tax, 

which had once been very minimal, 

had increased significantly. 

Bail says the average fire tax for 

these residents is $399 annually, in 

addition to their Granby property 

tax. That average tax is roughly 

$3,300, of which about $100 goes 

to Granby emergency services. 

Because there is no proposition 2 

½ tax limitations for fire districts, 

the FD2 tax has increased by 78 

percent in the past five years from 

$1.43 per $1,000 in 2007 to $2.55 

in 2012. 

“People never complained when 

it was a reasonable rate,” said Bail. 

“Now it’s just getting crazy.” 

Bail said the reason for the 

tax hike over the years is due to 

increased personnel and an addition 

to the fire district 2 station in 

South Hadley. 

Bail said the Granby select 

board has examined numerous 

options for negotiating terms with 

FD2, but they have never come to 

an agreement. Bail said the town 

has even gone as far as to consider 

an abatement to FD2 residents, 

however the state laws did not 

permit that option. He said a number 

of letters have gone between 

the select board in Granby to the 

prudential committee for FD2 

requesting negotiations. Those letters 

have never proven to be successful. 

“We’ve been backed into a corner,” 

said Bail. “We’ve met several 

times over the years and they 

just refuse to negotiate negotiable 

things. Their response is always the 

same, ‘you do what we want you to 

do’. In my opinion, they have done 

a poor job running that district.” 

Bail says the matter has been 

complicated further because FD2 

“began to insist on jurisdictional 

changes to long-standing agreements.” 

He says there were 

attempts to update a memorandum 

of understanding to coordinate 

emergency response for the area, 

but were “rebuffed” by the district’s 

prudential committee. 

“In spite of decades of past practice; 

in spite of a legal standing, 

Fire District 2 began to insist on 

having complete control of Granby 

residents,” he said. 

Bail explained that while FD2 

does have jurisdiction when it 

comes to fire calls, Granby has 

been conducting fire investigations 

and prevention inspections 

since 1938. He said Granby however 

has complete jurisdiction to 

answer ambulance calls, per the 

Massachusetts State Service Zone 

Plan, which states that all responding 

agencies for medical emergencies 

in Granby are at the discretion 

of the Granby Select Board. 

“South Hadley is not listed as 

a primary responder for ambulance 

calls in the Granby section 

of the fire district. Regardless, Fire 

District 2 began poaching Granby’s 

ambulance calls,” said Bail. “When 

it comes to ambulance calls, there 

is no question that we have the law 

behind us.” 

Granby Fire Chief Russ 

Anderson says his department is 

perfectly capable of responding to 

that area of town and providing 

all the same emergency services it 

provides to the rest of Granby. He 

says the issue of withdrawing from 

the district comes down to the fact 

that there are two departments trying 

to do one job. He says the state 

fire marshal delegates authority 

for inspections and investigations 

and he has been authorized to do 

that job for Granby. South Hadley 

Fire District 2 Chief David Keefe 

has been authorized to do that job 

for FD2. Because part of Granby 

falls in the FD2 area, there is some 

overlap in those duties. 

“You can’t have two people 

responsible for the same geographical 

area,” said Anderson, adding 

that Granby has been in charge of 

its fire prevention since 1969, during 

which time approximately 300 

inspections have been conducted 

to date. 

Anderson said tensions began 

between the two departments after 

FD2 sent letters to Granby Fire 

Department saying that FD2 is in 

charge of that area and they would 

be conducting fire inspections and 

such. 

Bail says ever since the inception 

of the 911 system Granby has been 

the public safety answering point 

(PSAP) for the area. Basically, 

if a 911 call is made from South 

Hadley FD1, FD2, Granby or 

Belchertown, because there is an 

overlap with geographical boundaries, 

there is a chance that Granby 

will answer the call. When Granby 

answers the call they dispatch fire, 

EMS or police, and then notify the 

authority with jurisdiction. 

“This system has worked without 

incident since the 911 service was 

implemented,” said Bail. “To our 

dismay, district two now insists that 

we contact district two before contacting 

any other agency, including 

Granby Police for an incident in 

Granby/district two area.” 

Bail said there are two reasons 

he is pushing for this legislature 

to pass, first at the special town 

meeting level and then the state 

level. 

“First, it’s my job to take care of 

the people in my town to the best 

of my ability,” he said. “It’s frustrating 

for our residents to have 

to pay a fire tax that is so high in 

South Hadley.” 

The second reason is because 

Bail feels the issue could become 

more urgent, affecting public safety. 

“After requests for relief for our 

Granby residents in Fire District 2, 

after numerous good faith attempts 

at negotiations, after hiring and 

consulting our options with special 

counsel, the select board decided 

to seek town meeting approval to 

remove Granby from Fire District 

2,” he said. “We see this as a matter 

of safety and justice for our 

Granby residents.” 

If approved at the special town 

meeting scheduled for Monday, 

March 4 at 7 p.m. at Granby Jr. 

Sr. High School, the legislature 

would have to pass at the state 

level in order for it to become law. 

Bail believes that would take some 

time. 


Granby Arts Project members rehearse a scene from their upcoming production of 

“Oklahoma!” 

GAP | from Page 1 

Labonte) and farm girl Laurey 

Williams (played by Natalie 

Richardson), with a bit of a love 

triangle mixed in thanks to farmhand 

Jud Fry (played by Joey 

Grabowski). The rivalry between 

the local farmers and cowboys 

provides the colorful background 

while the story unfolds. 

According to Nancy Evren, vice 

president of GAP, this year’s production 

includes a cast of capable 

and skilled actors and actresses; 

with Joe Alvernaz directing and 

George Garber, Jr. returning as 

musical director. The cast meets 

twice weekly for approximately 

eight weeks prior to the production 

in order to rehearse and fine 

tune their performance. 

The production also boasts a 

pit band, comprised of 19 talented 

musicians from the local high 

schools, as well as past Granby 

High School graduates, who rearrange 

their college schedules to 

participate in the production. 

“They all volunteer their time 

to make the show happen,” said 

Evren. 

GAP is a volunteer run, nonprofit 

organization, comprised 

of community members with 

FIBER OPTICS | from Page 1 

The different ways the Western Massachusetts 

area has been wired for broadband access are seeing 

the areas “lit up,” or given access in phases. 

While the Southwick area in the lower Pioneer 

Valley and some surrounding towns are scheduled 

for access soon, areas such as Belchertown may 

not be ready until sometime during the summer. 

Regardless, Belchertown educators are planning 

for the future to utilize the Internet in classrooms 

now more than ever. Houle said the biggest 

advantage educators will gain in the utilization of 

the better Internet service is the increased use of 

video and tools than can be brought to life on the 

Internet. 

“This type of Internet will give us much faster 

upload and download speeds,” said Houle. “This 

can allow us to stream video and provide more 

rich content. Teachers would gain more access to 

the tools they need to enhance instruction in the 

classrooms.” 

MassBroadband can provide upload and download 

speeds of up to 100 megabytes per second, an 

astounding speed even compared to most average 

cable Internet. Cable Internet can have speeds 

of up to 30 MBps. Phone line or DSL service is 

much lower. 

Fiber optics has been a slow moving, but fast 

growing option that is exponentially rising the 

speed of the Internet. The rising speed makes 

an interest in theater arts. GAP 

members range from 5th graders 

to senior citizens. Members give 

their time and talents not only to 

act in the performances, but also 

to make the sets, the props, the 

costumes, and conduct publicity. 

Members also man the lighting 

and sound for the productions. 

Opportunities abound in GAP 

for persons with varied talents 

and interests. GAP welcomes 

interested community members 

to contact them to help with 

future productions. 

According to Evren, GAP was 

originally established 19 years 

ago in conjunction with Granby 

High School to give students an 

outlet for theater, as there was 

no drama club then, and one 

still does not exist today, for students 

interested in theater arts. 

GAP also provides an outlet for 

adults in the community to participate 

as well. In addition to 

their annual spring performance, 

GAP also awards annual scholarships 

to Granby High School 

seniors. Scholarships are around 

$500 and are typically awarded 

to a student who has participated 

with GAP in some capacity. 

“We’re very fortunate to be 

doing this for 19 years now,” said 

Evren, who explained that GAP 

depends heavily on ticket sales 

and the advertisements placed in 

playbills to continue offering this 

outlet to the local community. 

After enjoying productions 

geared towards a younger crowd 

in recent years, such as “Into 

the Woods,” “Willy Wonka, Jr.,” 

“Back to the 80’s,” and “High 

School Musical,” Evren said the 

organization is trying to get back 

to some classic productions. 

“Oklahoma!” originally 

debuted on Broadway in 1943 

and enjoyed many revivals over 

the years due to its timeless 

music and storyline. In 1955 it 

was adapted to film with Gordon 

McRae cast as Curly and Shirley 

Jones as Laurey. The film version 

went on to win two Academy 

Awards. 

Evren said it is best to call to 

purchase tickets or make reservations 

in advance due to limited 

seating at East Meadow School. 

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for 

seniors and students, and may 

be purchased by calling 413- 

467-7389. For more information 

about GAP or their presentation 

of “Oklahoma!” visit www.granbyartsproject.wordpress.com. 

video streaming and uploads and downloads more 

possible. When watching videos, the videos are 

not stopped part of the way through so the Internet 

connection can catch up. 

“It has been one of the governor’s priorities for 

quite some time to bring broadband Internet to 

Western Massachusetts,” said Houle. 

Gov. Deval Patrick announced in July 2011 

MassBroadband 123, a fiber-optic network project, 

would be made available to more than 120 communities 

in the western and northern sections of 

Massachusetts. 

Two years ago when it was started, it was considered 

one of the largest broadband expansion projects 

in the nation, according to the Massachusetts 

Broadband Institute, which is responsible for the 

planning of the project. 

The project will bring high-speed Internet access 

to places that never had high-speed Internet in 

the past. Areas like Tolland and Sandisfield, 

Mass., which are scheduled to be lit up along with 

Southwick, will now have another option than 

DSL. 

More than 1,000 miles of fiber-optic cable are 

being installed across the region. 

Houle said Belchertown is anticipating having 

the improved access for the next school year. 

The fiber-optic expansion was paid for with federal 

stimulus funding. The cost for the improved 

Internet service will be much similar to the current 

costs, but with better results, said Houle. 

ELECTIONS | from Page 1 

Discussions with other officials 

and the board of registrars provided 

a different conclusion, he said. 

“We felt combining the elections 

would lead to a horrible situation,” 

Barnett said. 

Some research offered a number 

of reasons to maintain separate 

elections, he said. 

First, the change pushed 

Belchertown’s polling up 20 days, 

which means the last day to take 

out nomination papers becomes 

March 8, instead of the current 

date. The move reduced the candidate 

field, Barnett said. 

Second, separate voting lists, 

voting machines, ballots and 

absentee ballots must be maintained. 

Barnett said that, coupled 

with the need to synch state election 

polling hours with local ones, 

would create confusion among 

voters and officials. 

Also, questions about those 

newly elected would arise. Barnett 

noted the newly elected are sworn 

in the day after the regular election. 

It was unknown if they 

would be sworn in early following 

an April 30 election, he said. 

Combination did not lead to 

cost savings, he said. If held the 

same day, Barnett noted 20 additional 

voting officials must be 

hired. The state only agreed to 

reimburse the town for an additional 

hour of costs if the elections 

are joined. If held separately, 

Barnett said, the state pays reimbursement 

for the entire primary 

and senate election, as usual. 

Following Barnett’s explanation, 

Selectman Ronald Aponte 

offered a brief summary. 

“We’re not saving any money, 

it’s complex, and a burden to the 

staff,” Aponte said. 

The deadline to take out nomination 

papers locally is March 29 

at 5 p.m. Papers can be found at 

Town Hall. There are a number 

of vacancies including seats on, 

the Board of Assessors, Board of 

Health, Board of Selectman and 

the School Committee. 

The U.S. Senate race is being 

held to fill the seat of former 

Massachusetts Senator John Kerry 

who was recently appointed to 

become U.S. Secretary of State.

Belchertown 

Senior Center 

PROGRAMS: 

Walmart trips 

Have the Senior Center van pick you up 

from home to shop at Wal-Mart or Big Y 

in Ware. Door to door service for $3 round 

trip! This month’s trips will be Friday, 

March 1, 15 and 29. Call Kim at 323-0420 

for details/schedule. 

Downton Abbey screenings 

The series “Downton Abbey” has 

been sweeping the nation. It is a favorite 

of all who watch and it’s coming to 

the senior center on the second, third and 

fourth Wednesday’s of the month. They 

will be starting with season one and will 

catch up to this season’s shows. The current 

season is on PBS on Sunday nights 

at 9 p.m. Downton Abbey is filmed in the 

home of the very real present day Earl 

and Countess Carnarvon – Highclere 

Castle. Stop down the senior center and 

catch up on the fantastic series. 

Slip and falls presentation 

March 19 at 11 a.m. 

Mike Salemi and Allison Wells 

Occupational and Physical Therapists with 

the Holyoke Visiting Nurses will offer some 

helpful strategies and some easy ideas to 

help keep you “fall free” this winter. Join 

them for a quick and painless presentation 

on Tuesday, March 19 at 11 a.m. 

Chocolate and Coffee: The Good, 

The Bad and The Ugly 

March 13 at 10:30 a.m. 

Join Hospice Services of Western 

Massachusetts will discuss the potential 

health benefits of coffee and chocolate. 

Don’t miss this free sampling of different 

chocolates and coffee. 

Second Best bag sale 

March 12-21 

Now is your chance to get some great 

winter clothing at a great price. Stop in the 

thrift shop “Second Best” and fill a bag, 

supplied by us, for only $5. This sale is 

limited to winter clothing. 

Third annual Health and Safety fair 

Friday, April 19 

Mark your calendar as this year’s 

Health and Safety Fair has been moved 

to April 19 and will be held at Chestnut 

Hill Community School, directly off of 

Route 202. If you have not attended in the 

past, this fair is a great resource of information 

from safety to various health concerns. 

Once again TRAID and the Senior 

Center will be hosting this event. For info 

on either booth space or advertising please 

contact Susan at 323-0420. 

Tax appointments available 

AARP Volunteer, Joyce Sizer will be 

returning to the senior center to help you 

with your tax returns on Monday’s and 

Tuesday’s beginning Feb 25 and 26. Call 

to schedule an appointment. 

TRAVEL CLUB: 

The Travel Club desk is open Monday 

through Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop 

by for info or to book your trip. Trips are 

open to the general public 

Andy Cooney’s “Forever Irish” at the 

Aqua Turf Club on Tuesday, March 12 for 

$75 

Elvis in Blue Hawaii and Las Vegas 

Review Starring Brian Weldon on Thursday, 

June 13 for $62 

Foster’s Down East Clambake with shopping 

in Kittery on Tuesday, July 16 for $75 

Pilgrim Belle with lunch at Isaac’s 

on America’s Waterfront and Flax Pond 

Cranberry Farm on Tuesday, Aug. 20 for 

$68 

Penn Dutch Show Stopper featuring 

“Noah” and “How to Succeed in Business” 

on Oct. 16-18. Prices from $391. 

LUNCH SCHEDULE: 

Meal cost is a $2 donation for over 60 

years old. Required $2 payment for under 

60 years old. Lunch is served at 11:45 


a.m., Monday through Friday. Reservations 

required. 

Thursday, Feb. 28: Chicken pot pie 

Friday, March 1: Fish sticks 

Monday, March 4: Veal Patty 

Tuesday, March 5: Spaghetti and meatballs 

Wednesday, March 6: Roast pork 

Thursday, March 7: Chicken 

Friday, March 8: Baked potato bar 

DAILY ACTIVITIES: 

Thursday, Feb. 28: 9 a.m. computer, 

9:30 a.m. Pitch, 9:30 a.m. oil painting, 

10 a.m. Osteo, 10 a.m. Old Timers, noon 

birthday Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Bingo, 1:30 

p.m. Tai Chi, 6 p.m. COA meeting 

Friday, March 1: 9:30 a.m. Yoga, 9:30 

a.m. Pitch, 9:30 a.m. knitting, noon audiologist, 

1 p.m. Nickel Nickel, 1:30 p.m. 

Zumba Gold, Walmart trip 

Monday, March 4: 10 a.m. Osteo, 11:30 

a.m. Bridge, 11:45 a.m. Yoga, noon blood 

pressure check, 12:30 p.m. Wii bowling, 

12:30 p.m. Hand and Foot, 2 p.m. Flex and 

Tone 

Tuesday, March 5: 9 a.m. computer, 9 

a.m. crafts, 9:30 a.m. Pitch, 10 a.m. Osteo, 

10 a.m. Chordials, 10:45 a.m. activities 

meeting, 12:30 p.m. Bingo, 12:45 p.m. 

association meeting 

Wednesday, March 6: 9 a.m. quilting, 

10 a.m. Eddie C., 10 a.m. Bridge, 10 a.m. 

Osteo, 11 a.m. Flex and Tone, 12:30 p.m. 

movie “Flight” 

Thursday, March 7: 9 a.m. computer, 

9:30 a.m. Pitch, 9:30 a.m. oil painting, 

10 a.m. Osteo, 10:30 a.m. Wii bowling, 

10:30 a.m. Sen. Candaras, 10:45 a.m. Rep. 

Petrolati, 12:30 p.m. Bingo, 1:30 p.m. Tai 

Chi 

Friday, March 8: 9:30 a.m. Yoga, 9:30 

a.m. Pitch, 10 a.m. Brown Bag, 9:30 a.m. 

knitting, 1 p.m. Nickel Nickel, 1:30 p.m. 

Zumba Gold 

Amherst Senior Center 

DAILY ACTIVITIES: 

Friday, March 1: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Craft 

Club, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cribbage Games, 

9:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Foot Care and Ear 

Irrigation with Sharon, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. 

Ballroom Dancing, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Gentle 

Fitness, 11:45 a.m. Lunch, 12:30 to 2 p.m. 

Arthritis Exercise, 1 to 3 p.m. Mexican 

Train Dominos, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Facebook 

Basics, 3 to 4 p.m. How to Install Skype. 

Monday, March 4: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 

Function Well Exercise Class, 8:30 to 10 

a.m. Osteoporosis Resistance Training, 

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Drawing Workshop, 11 

to 11:30 a.m. Gentle Fitness, 11:45 a.m. 

Lunch, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Arthritis Exercise, 

12:30 to 2 p.m. Senior Health Services, 

12:30 to 4 p.m. Bridge, 1 to 3 p.m. Mexican 

Train Dominoes, 1 to 4 p.m. SHINE 

Appointments, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Alexander 

Technique, 3 to 4 p.m. Tai Chi 

Tuesday, March 5: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. 

Function Well Exercise Class, 9 a.m. to 4 

p.m. Massage, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Blood 

Pressure Clinic, 9:30 a.m. Morning Yoga 

for All, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Line Dancing, 

11:45 a.m. Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Chinese Mah 

Jongg, 1 to 2 p.m. Folk Dancing, 1 to 3 

p.m. Cosmology, 1 to 3 p.m. Scrabble, 2:30 

to 4 p.m. Osteoporosis Resistance Training. 

Wednesday, March 6: 8:30 to 10 a.m. 

Osteoporosis Resistance Training, 9 to 10 

a.m. Salvation Army Representative, 9:30 

a.m. Free Bread and Produce, 10 to 11:15 

a.m. Level 1 Yoga, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Artist’s 

Way, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Gentle Fitness, 11:45 

a.m. Lunch, 12 to 4 p.m. Bridge Games, 

12:30 to 2 p.m. Arthritis Exercise, 2 to 4 

p.m. New Options 

Thursday, March 7: 8:30 to 9:30 

a.m. Function Well Exercise Class, 9 to 

10:30 a.m. COA Meeting, 9 a.m. to 12 

p.m. Painting Workshop, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 

Acupuncture, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. AARP Tax 

Assistance, 9:30 a.m. Morning Yoga for 

All, 10:45 a.m. Name That Tune!, 11:45 

a.m. Lunch, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Senior Health 

Services, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Memoir Writing, 

1:30 to 3 p.m. Basics of Estate Planning 

and Elder Law, 2 to 4 p.m. Brown Bag, 

SENIORS 

2:30 to 4 p.m. Osteoporosis Resistance 

Training. 

Friday, March 8: 8 a.m. Mohegan Sun 

Trip, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Craft Club, 9 a.m. 

to 12 p.m. Cribbage Games, 9:40 a.m. to 

12:40 p.m. Foot Care and Ear Irrigation 

with Sharon, 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Ballroom 

Dancing, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Gentle Fitness, 

11:45 a.m. Lunch, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Arthritis 

Exercise, 1 to 3 p.m. Mexican Train 

Dominos, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Help with Cell 

Phones, 3 to 4 p.m. Questions About How 

to Use Skype 

TRAVEL CLUB: 

The Amherst Senior Center Senior 

Travel Club is offering the following bus 

trips: Mohegan Sun Casino March 8, 

Boston Museum of Fine Arts April 10, Old 

Sturbridge Village May 22, National Parks 

of America May 18-20, Canadian Rockies 

by Train Sept. 9-17. 

Itineraries and all details available at the 

Senior Travel Desk. Call the Travel Club at 

259-3060, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. Younger people and non-residents 

are welcome to participate. 

PROGRAMS: 

Facebook Basics: 

New Technology Classes 

Friday, March 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Connect with friends and family through 

new technologies. To learn the basics of 

Facebook, sign up for this class. The class, 

taught by Marianne Staknis, meets Friday, 

March 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Class can 

accommodate up to five people. 

How to Install Skype: 

New Technology Classes 

Friday, March 1 from 3 to 4 p.m. 

Skype is a free program that allows you 

BLT | from Page 1 

signed over from the BLT to the Town of 

Belchertown. 

“The BLT has appreciated the support 

that the CPA has provided to us over 

the years,” said Comeau. “We are so 

glad to be able to, in turn, provide this 

support back to CPA and the people of 

Belchertown.” 

Comeau said the BLT has been working 

over the years to help develop accessible 

trails that can be used by the community 

for recreational activities. He said 

through the assistance of the Community 

Preservation Act (CPA), and in partnership 

with the Mill Valley Snowmobile 

Club, sections of the recreation path, 

extending from Franklin Street in south 

Belchertown to Bay Road, have been 

surveyed and cleared. That work has 

provided a trail for hikers, runners, bicyclists, 

horseback riders, skiers and snowmobilers. 

Portions of this trail were owned 

by either the BLT or the town, and to 

help create a contiguous trail and 

ensure that these lands are preserved 

forever, the BLT donated its sections, 

totaling approximately 2.75 miles, to 

Belchertown. To help in the ongoing 

work of making the trails accessible for 

everyone to use, the BLT also donated 

$12,000 to the CPA and asking that these 

funds be used, as much as possible, for 

work related to the recreation path. 

“This is money that was given to the 

BLT, I believe, for the use in maintaining 

the trails, not making repairs on the 

dam,” said Comeau. “This is our way of 

giving back to the town of Belchertown 

and its residents.” 

Jim Natle, chairman of the CPC, said 

the monetary donation will be used specifically 

for trail maintenance. He said 

because it was given as a gift with that 

specifically requested, the CPC can use 

it for just that. 

“At a time when budgets are tight, 

having such a generous donation of not 

only the land, but the funds that will help 

ensure its use over the years, will help 

tremendously,” said Natle. “We appreciate 

the efforts of the BLT in helping to 

preserve open space and develop trails 

that the people of Belchertown can enjoy 

for years to come.” 

to video chat with others using your computer. 

This is a two-session class. Friday, 

March 1 from 4 to 4 p.m. will be spent 

learning to install the program. Marianne 

Staknis will provide step-by-step instructions 

and opportunities for questions. Class 

can accommodate up to six people. 

Salvation Army Representative available 

Wednesday, March 6 from 9 to 10 a.m. 

A representative of the Salvation Army 

offering emergency assistance to residents 

of Hampshire and Franklin counties will be 

available in the Bubble Room of the Bangs 

Center on the first Wednesday of each 

month. This assistance may include vouchers 

for clothing and shoes, emergency assistance 

with utility and rental expenses, urgent 

furniture needs or prescription eyeglasses. 

Basics of Estate Planning and 

Elder Law Seminar 

On Thursday, March 7 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. 

Attorney Todd C. Ratner will provide 

a seminar covering basics of estate planning, 

to include wills, health care proxies, 

durable powers of attorney, deeds and asset 

protection. 

Help with Your Cell Phone: New 

Technology Class. Want to learn about cell 

phones? Curious about texting? Sign up 

for this Friday, March 8 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. 

Class taught by Marianne Staknis. Class 

can accommodate up to five people. 

Questions About How To Use Skype: 

New Technology Class. 

Friday, March 8 from 3 to 4 p.m. 

This class, held Friday, March 8 from 

3 to 4 p.m., is to address questions about 

using Skype after it has been installed. You 

are welcome and encouraged to bring your 

laptop if you have one. 

With the ongoing dispute over the 

safety and compliance of the Upper 

Bondsville Dam, dating back to 

February 2008, the BLT recently faced 

uncertainty of being able to stay in existence 

as an organization. After examining 

multiple options for resolving the 

issue, Comeau said donating the trails 

and funds to Belchertown seemed to be 

the best resolution. 

Comeau explained that the current 

officers of the BLT, including himself, 

are stepping down and their seats will 

be filled by landowners along the Swift 

River. He said the only land the BLT 

will have ownership of moving forward 

is that of the Upper Bondsville Dam. 

“This really is the best way to resolve 

this,” he said. “The present board is not 

interested in taking on the responsibility 

of dam repairs.” 

After no one wanted to assume 

responsibility of the dam, leaving the 

BLT’s only option to go out of business 

because of an amounting fine of $500 

a day (which is still being assessed), 

Comeau said several land owners along 

the Swift River heard of the dilemma 

and decided to step forward to fill the 

board vacancies. 

Before the transition of officers however, 

the trails and funds were donated 

to the town of Belchertown. Comeau 

said the new BLT officers are not 

being left with nothing though. He said 

Governor Deval Patrick has provided 

$354,000 for dam repairs. 

Comeau said when the BLT originally 

took ownership of the land surrounding 

the dam it was in a state of contamination 

and disrepair. He said the BLT has 

spent more than $1 million to clean up 

the area. 

“The clean up was very successful,” 

he said, adding that at the time the dam 

was not an issue. 

It wasn’t until the near failure of 

a dam in the eastern side of the state 

that dam safety became an issue in 

Massachusetts. After that the nearly 

3,000 dams across the state were more 

closely monitored and inspected. There 

were new regulations put into place that 

the BLT just could not comply with 

because of limited funds and size of the 

organization. 

“We are not unique,” said Comeau 

about the position the BLT was left in.

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DEATH NOTICES 

Tan, James W. 

Date of death: Feb. 19, 2013 

Date of funeral: March 30, 2013 

Beers & Story Funeral Home, Belchertown 

Vanasse, Phyllis V. 

Date of death: Feb. 17, 2013 

Date of funeral: Feb. 23, 2013 

Beers & Story Funeral Home 

Belchertown 

James Wesley Tan 

1990-2013 

BELCHERTOWN - James Wesley Tan, 

22, a 10-year resident of Belchertown, 

died suddenly on Feb. 19, 2013 in 

Amherst. Born in Northampton, Aug. 

21, 1990, he was the son 

of Will and Laura (Perry) 

Tan of Belchertown. He 

lived in Amherst before 

coming to Belchertown, 

and was a graduate 

of Belchertown High 

School. He was in his senior year at the 

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 

pursuing a degree in Mechanical 

Engineering. Besides his parents, he will 

be deeply missed by his three siblings, 

Jeremy, Julia and Joshua, along with his 

grandparents, Leong Hong Tan and Fai 

Yoke Leong of Belchertown, and Sheila 

and George Perry of Weymouth, and his 

aunts, uncles and cousins. James was a 

genuine and kind young man with a bright 

future ahead of him. Through the ministry 

of Young Life, he was nurtured by the relationships 

he developed and greatly enjoyed 

the companionship he found. James was 

a part of many trips in ministry, deriving 

great satisfaction in serving the needy and 

was most fulfilled while working alongside 

his friends. These were his happiest 

times. A gathering to celebrate and 

honor James’ life will be held at the 

College Church in Northampton at 2 p.m. 

on March 30. To honor his memory, the 

OBITUARIES 

family requests that in lieu of flowers, 

please make donations in his memory to 

YoungLife of Hampshire County (www. 

younglife.org). For more information and 

to sign the online guestbook, please visit 

www.beersandstory.com. 

Phyllis Victoria Vanasse 

1944-2013 

BELCHERTOWN - Phyllis Victoria 

Vanasse, age 68, of Belchertown, passed 

away at home on 

Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, 

after a courageous battle 

with cancer. Phyllis was 

born March 18, 1944, 

in Ludlow, daughter of 

the late Frederick A. and 

Victoria M. (Wcislo) 

Kozyra. A 1962 graduate 

of Ludlow High, she continued her education 

at American International College 

in Springfield. After graduating with a 

B.S. in Business Administration, Phyllis 

returned to Ludlow High School, this time 

as an educator, where she spent the next 33 

years teaching before retiring in 2001. In 

her spare time, Phyllis was an avid reader. 

She enjoyed cheering for New England’s 

sports teams, quilting and working in her 

flower garden. She was a practical joker 

who loved spending time laughing with 

friends and family, especially her six-yearold 

grandson, Matthew, the apple of her 

eye and her right-hand man in the kitchen, 

Grammy’s ace cookie taster. Phyllis is survived 

by her loving husband of 43 years, 

Edmund Vanasse, her two sons, Lawrence 

and his wife Gina Vanasse of Belchertown, 

Jeffrey Vanasse of Hadley, her daughter 

Laurie Vanasse of Ludlow, her grandson, 

Matthew Vanasse of Belchertown, and her 

brother, Frederick Kozyra of Brimfield. 

Services were held Feb. 23 at the Beers 

& Story Belchertown Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in Phyllis’ 

memory may be made to VNA & Hospice 

of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr., 

Northampton, MA or cancer research. For 

details, visit www.beersandstory.com. 

Sympathy Floral Arrangements 

Custom & Traditional Designs 

Randalls Farm & Greenhouse 

631 Center Street, Ludlow 

589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net 

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COLLEGE | from Page 12 

Belchertown resident Katherine Dougherty, a 

student majoring in Civil Engineering. 

Belchertown resident Benjamin Weaver, a student 

majoring in Biochemistry. 

Belchertown resident Ian Mitnick, a student 

majoring in Political Science/International Affairs. 

Emerson College 

BOSTON - Emerson College student Marisa 

Gesualdi of Amherst, a Sound Design/Audio Post 

Prod major, has been named to the dean’s list for the 

Fall 2012 semester. The criterion to make Emerson’s 

dean’s list is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher. 

LIBRARY | from Page 8 

of it.” Then he started bottling his own wine. 

He said he hoped the event would draw new people 

into the library. 

Another draw for attendees was the chance to win 

a “Chocolate Lover’s Basket” donated by Florence 

Savings Bank. 

Emily Streeter, assistant branch manager at the bank’s 

Belchertown branch, passed out wine samples Saturday 

night. She also promoted the bank’s Customers’ Choice 

Community Grants program. 

Now in its twelfth year, the program is customer 

driven, Streeter said. Ballots were available at the Wine, 

Cheese and Chocolate event. Community members vote 

for the non-profit of their choice. The more votes an 

organization gets, the more money it receives. 

Streeter noted this is the first year the bank is giving 

away $75,000 in grants. Previously, the bank had a pool 

of $50,000 to give away. The program has donated more 

than half a million dollars through the years. 

Votes are being accepted online at: florencesavingspromotions.com. 

Friend of the library Brain Mailhot greeted people 

at the main door as they entered. He noted this is the 

second year Wine, Cheese and Chocolate was held and 

added the friends are always looking for new members. 

Surveys were available for attendees to fill out. 

Library Director Shelia McCormick said the Friends 

of Library offers valuable support to the library’s mission. 

The friends purchase museum passes that are available 

to the public; supported the month long 125th anniversary 

celebration and bought computers, furniture, 

a bar code scanner and upgraded the library’s wireless 

Internet connection. 

MASON | from Page 8 

“Sometimes the hardest time to ask for help is when 

you need it the most,” she said. “I’m happy to know that 

Mason will grow up with people around him that are 

always willing to help.” 

To find out more about how to help in 

MasonsFight4Life visit its page on Facebook. Duchesne 

is always collecting small items to bring to Boston in 

care packages as well as selling hair bows and ties to 

benefit the Boston Marathon. 

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS 

DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CABLE 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

ON CABLE TELEVISION RATES 

The Department of Telecommunications and Cable (“Department”) pursuant 

to G. L. c. 166A, § 15, and 207 C.M.R. § 6.03, will hold a public and evidentiary 

hearing to investigate proposed basic service tier programming, 

equipment, and installation rates of Charter Communications (“Charter”). 

The hearing will take place at: 

Department of Telecommunications and Cable 

1000 Washington Street 

Boston, Massachusetts 02118-6500 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. 

Hearing Room 1E 

This proceeding has been docketed as D.T.C. 12-7, and is a formal adjudicatory 

proceeding conducted under G. L. c. 30A and 801 C.M.R. § 1.00 

et seq. of the Standard Adjudicatory Rules of Practice and Procedure. 

Any person who desires to participate in this proceeding must fi le a written 

petition for leave to intervene or to participate with: 

Catrice C. Williams 

Secretary of the Department 

Department of Telecommunications and Cable 

1000 Washington Street, Suite 820 

Boston, MA 02118-6500 

Petitions for leave to intervene must be received by 5:00 P.M. on Thursday, 

March 14, 2013. Such petition must satisfy the substantive requirements 

of 801 C.M.R. § 1.01(9). Petitioners should submit the petition to the Department 

in electronic format by e-mail attachment to dtc.efi ling@state. 

ma.us. The text of the e-mail or written petition must specify: (1) the name 

of the cable operator; (2) the docket number; (3) the name of the person 

submitting the fi ling; (4) that person’s municipal title, if any; and (5) a brief 

descriptive title of the document (e.g., petition to intervene or participate). 

The petition should also include the name, title, and telephone number of 

a person to contact in the event of questions about the fi ling. 

OFFICE OF 

THE BOARD OF 

SELECTMEN 

BOARD OF 

LICENSE 

COMMISSIONERS 

TOWN OF 

BELCHERTOWN 

Notice is hereby given 

under Chapter 138 of the 

General Laws that Tian Yi, 

Inc. d/b/a The Vista at Cold 

Spring has applied for a 

transfer of the Cold Spring 

Country Club’s Section 12 

Restaurant license currently 

held by QIANLONG 

(USBOSTON), LLC at 330 

Chauncey Walker Street, 

Belchertown, Massachusetts. 

A public hearing relative 

to the above referenced 

application will be held on 

Monday, March 11, 2013, 

at 7:35 p.m. in the Selectmen’s 

Meeting Room on 

the first floor of Law rence 

Memorial Hall, 2 Jabish 

Street, Belchertown, Massachusetts. 

BOARD OF LICENSE 

COMMISSIONERS 

LEGALS 

George D. Archible, 

Chairman 

William R. Barnett 

Brenda Q. Aldrich 

Ronald E. Aponte 

Kenneth E. Elstein 

2/21,2/28/13 

Belchertown Conservation 

Commission 

LEGAL NOTICE 

Pursuant to the authority 

of Massachusetts General 

Laws Chapter 131, Section 

40 (Wetlands Protection 

Act) and the Belchertown 

Wetland Bylaw, the Belchertown 

Conservation Commission 

will hold a public hearing 

on Monday, March 11, 

2013 at 7:15 PM in Lawrence 

Memorial Town Hall, 

Room 101. The purpose of 

this meeting is to review a 

Request for Determination 

for new agriculture activities, 

located within 100ft. of 

a Wetland, for the property 

located on 92 Mill Valley 

Rd., submitted by William 

Riedel, applicant. Any person 

interested in this matter 

should appear at the time and 

place designated. 

2/28/13 

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at 413-283-8393 x271. 

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HCC ALUMNUS 

from Page 23 

The potential of also 

hosting a golf outing will 

also be on that agenda. 

If you are a former 

player or coach at 

HCC or Holyoke Junior 

College and interested in 

attending, please contact 

coach Terry Murphy at 

tmurphy1hcc@comcast. 

net. 

For members of the 

community interested in 

attending the Red Sox 

game on June 9, tickets 

include a bleacher seat, 

transportation via coach 

bus, and snacks and soft 

drinks. The cost of the 

ticket is $80 per person. 

If interested, please contact 

coach Murphy at the 

above email address. 

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ANTIQUE AND PERIOD chairs – 

Restored with new woven seats – 

Many styles and weaves available. 

Call (413)267-9680. 

QUEEN PILLOW TOP mattress 

set brand NEW Serta made $150 

some Full, Kings still left, delivery 

available, call Dan 413-977-6144 

SMALL ROLL TOP desks, coffee 

tables, 3 pc old bedroom set, 

dolls, White sewing machine. 

Excellent Condition. (413)335- 

4346 Palmer 

Auctions 

THE CONTENTS OF storage unit 

at 15 Pleasant Street, Ware, MA 

leased by Mark Baxter will be 

auctioned off at 9:00 am on March 

6, 2013. Also the contents of a 

storage unit at Secure Storage in 

Warren, MA leased by Donna 

Haynes will be auctioned off at 

10:30 am on March 6, 2013. Call 

508-320-2329 for further 

information. 

WINTERGARDEN (413)267- 

3786, (413)539-1472. ESTATE 

AUCTION 10:00 AM March 2, 

2013 Quaboag Country Club, 

Palmer Rd., Rt 32, Monson, 

MA. Visit our webpage for over 

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Firewood 

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split, delivered. Monson (413)657- 

6143. 

!!!!ALL SEASONED!!!! RED & 

WHITE OAK, over a cord 

guaranteed. Cut, split, prompt 

delivery. Call D & D Cordwood 

(413)348-4326. 

2 YEAR SEASONED/ PARTIAL- 

LY SEASONED OAK-HARD- 

WOOD. 2, 3 & 4 cord loads. R.T. 

Smart & Sons firewood 1-413- 

267-3827 

www.rtsmartwood.com. 

ACT NOW QUALITY full 

seasoned hardwood c/s/d Fast 

response and delivery. S & K 

Firewood (413)267-3100 or 1-800- 

607-5296. 

CORDWOOD 49 YRS in business 

Seasoned hardwood cut, split, 

delivered $200/ cord 128 cu.ft. 2 

cord minimum. Call (413)283- 

4977. 

FIREWOOD 

Fresh cut & split $150.00. 

Seasoned cut & split $175.00 

All hardwood. 

*Also have seasoned softwood for 

outdoor boilers (Cheap). 

Quality & volumes guaranteed!! 

New England Forest Products 

(413)477-0083. 

LOG LENGTH FIREWOOD for 

sale. Approx. 7 cords per truck 

load. $650 delivered locally. Price 

subject to change. Also specialize 

in heat treated kiln dried firewood. 

Insect free. Dryness guaranteed 

1-800-373-4500. 

SEASONED FIREWOOD, (1.5- 

2yrs) Cut, split, delivered. 

$180.00 per cord. Call (413)267- 

3891. 

SEASONED/ DRY OAK AND 

HARDWOOD CUT, split and 

delivered. Edgewood Farm LLC 

(413)267-9645. 

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Call us anytime! 

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24 Southwick Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030 

Individuals & Business Taxes 

All Eligible Returns Filed Electronically At No Additional Charge 

588 Center Street, Ludlow 

www.ajefinancial.com 

(413)589-1671 

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WINTER FUN PACK $100 1/2 

cord, mixed hardwoods, cut, split, 

seasoned, delivered to Palmer 

and bordering towns. Call Dave 

(413)386-7805. 

Flea Market 

INDOOR FLEA MARKET 

WORCESTER AUBURN 

EMBLEM CLUB, SATURDAY 

MARCH 2ND, 8am-1pm at 

Worcester Elks, 233 Mill Street. 

Free Admission, 

Snack bar, Bake table. 

Three rooms. 

CHANTEL BLEAU 

ACCOUNTING SERVICES 

For Full Accounting & Tax Service 

Registered Tax Return Preparer 

228 West St., Ware, MA 01082 Call For An 

Appointment 

413-967-8364 

The IRS does not endorse any particular individual tax return preparer. 

For more information on tax preparers go to irs.gov. 

MICHAEL CIESLA, CPA 

Providing Accounting and Tax Services 

To Businesses and Individuals 

For Over 30 Years 

Granby, MA ✦ (413) 222-7599 

Income Tax Preparation 

~ 27 years tax experience ~ 

(413) 283-5596 

Bruce J. Charwick 

Miscellaneous 

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Become an Aviation Maintenance 

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Financial aid if qualified. Housing 

available. Job placement 

assistance. Call AIM 877-534- 

5970. 

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from home. “Medical, *Business, 

*Criminal Justice, *Hospitality.” 

Job placement assistance. 

Computer available. Financial aid 

if qualified. SCHEV authorized 

877-203-1086 

www.CenturaOnline.com 

AVIATION MAINTENANCE 

TRAINING Financial Aid if 

qualified. Job Placement 

Assistance. Call National Aviation 

Academy Today! FAA Approved. 

Classes starting soon! 1-(800)292- 

3228 or NAA.edu 

62 Jim Ash St. 

Palmer, MA 01069 

Miscellaneous 

HAS YOUR BUILDING SHIFT- 

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for straightening, leveling, 

foundation and wood frame 

repairs at 1-800-OLD-BARN, 

www.woodfordbros.com 

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Musical Instruments 

CLARINET/FLUTE/VIOLIN/TRUM 

PET/Trombone/Amplifier/Fender 

Guitar, $69 each. Cello/Upright 

Bass/Saxophone/French 

Horn/Drums, $185 ea. 

Tuba/Baritone Horn/Hammond 

Organ. Others 4 sale. 1-516-377- 

7907. 

Wanted 

OLD CARPENTER TOOLS 

wanted. Planes, chisels, saws, 

levels, etc. Call Ken 413-433- 

2195. Keep your vintage tools 

working and get MONEY. 

WANTED ANTIQUES & 

COLLECTIBLES Furniture, 

Advertising signs, Toys, Dolls, 

Trains Crocks & Jugs, Musical 

Instruments, Sterling Silver & 

Gold, Coins, Jewelry, Books, 

Primitives, Vintage Clothing, 

Military items, Old Lamps. 

Anything old. Contents of attics, 

barns and homes. One item or 

complete estate. Call (413)267- 

3786 or (413)539-1472 Ask for 

Frank. WE PAY FAIR 

PRICES!!! 

WANTED: ALL MOTORCYCLES 

before 1980. Running or not. Top 

cash paid. (315)569-8094. 

Wanted To Buy 

LEE’S COINS AND jewelry. 

Buying, selling gold and silver. 239 

West Main Street, East Brookfield 

9-6 Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat 

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ROBINSON TREE SERVICE LLC 

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 

Lawn Care • Plowing • Sanding 

Aerial Tree Pruning & Removal 

Local Reliable & Professional Tree Service 

Free Estimates & Insured 

(508) 641-5249 Keith Robinson 

Wanted To Buy 

NEW ENGLAND ESTATE 

PICKERS “in the Old Monson 

Bowling Alley” We are buying 

all types of Antiques and 

Collectibles!! Simply Bring your 

items iin for a Free Evaluation 

and/ or Cash Offer!! All Gold 

and Silver Items to include; 

jewelry, costume and estate 

pcs., wrist/ pocket watches, 

class ring, etc., broken or not. 

Silverware sets, trays, 

trophies, etc., Coins of all sorts, 

Proof sets, Silver dollars and 

other coinage collections! All 

types of Old Advertising 

Signs, Military items to include 

Daggers, Swords, Bayonets, 

guns, medals, uniforms, 

helmets etc. Old toys, train 

sets, dolls, metal trucks, old 

games, model car kits from the 

‘60s, old bicycles, 

motorcycles, pedal cars, 

Matchbox, action figures, Pre- 

1970’s Baseball cards, comic 

books, etc.! Old picture frames, 

prints and oil paintings, old 

fishing equipment, lures, tackle 

boxes! Post Card albums, old 

coke machines, pinball, juke 

boxes, slot machines, musical 

instruments, guitars of all 

types, banjos, horns, 

accordions, etc. Old cameras, 

microscopes, telescopes, etc. 

This is a general list of some 

items that can be worth Real 

Money. Just like on T.V. We 

buy all things seen on 

“Pickers” and the “Pawn 

Shop” shows!! Call or Bring 

your items in to our 4,500 

square foot store!! 64 Main 

Street., Monson (“The Old 

Bowling Alley”) We are your 

Estate Specialists!! Over 30 

yrs. in the Antique Business! 

Prompt Courteous Service! 

Open Daily 10:00- 5:00 Sun. 

12:00- 5:00 (413)267-3729. 

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barns, garages and appliance 

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(866)517-4285. 

ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY SERV- 

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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)547- 

8500. 

CHAIR SEAT WEAVING & 

refinishing - cane, fiber rush & 

splint - Classroom instructor, 20 + 

years experience. Call Walt at 

(413)267-9680 for estimate. 

CHIMNEY SERVICES: CLEAN- 

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including masonry and liners. The 

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Pittsfield. 508-245-1501, 413-650- 

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HOME THEATER, AV Tech. 

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Colonial Carpentry Innovations, Inc. 

Design & Build Team 

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www.colonialinnovation.com 

Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions 

Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes 

Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship 

Bob (413) 374-6175 

lic. & ins. or Jen (413) 244-5112 

DRYWALL AND CEILINGS, 

plaster repair. Drywall hanging. 

Taping & complete finishing. All 

ceiling textures. Fully insured. 

Jason at Great Walls. 

(413)563-0487 

DSA PAINTING- RESIDENTIAL 

ONLY, interior, exterior and small 

repairs. 20 plus yrs. exp. 

(413)237-4644 Scott. 

HANDYMAN SERVICES 

One call does it all 

Storm Clean-up 

Snowplowing, 

Fall Clean-ups, 

High Lift Service, 

Remodeling, 

Roof Repairs, 

Excavating 

Fully insured. Free estimates. 

Reasonable rates 

www.rlhenterprises.net 

(413)668-6685. 

PAINT AND PAPER Over 25 

years experience. Free estimates. 

References. Lic #086220. Please 

call Kevin 978-355-6864. 

PLUMBING JOBS DONE by fast 

and accurate master plumber. 

Small jobs welcome. Cheap hourly 

rate. LC9070 Paul 413-323-5897. 

Local drum set instructor 

accepting new students 

Working professional drum kit and 

snare drum instructor with more 

than 30 years of performance 

experience seeks additional 

beginner and intermediate level 

students living near Ware, 

Tantasqua, David Prouty and 

Quaboag school regions. Rates 

are very reasonable at $30 for a 

45-minute lesson. Lesson fees 

include costs for all charts, CDs 

and handouts, learning and 

improving how to sight-read notes, 

four-way limb control, dynamics, 

rudiments, and using your own 

ears with my play-along tracks for 

interpretive playing and soloing in 

jazz, rock, blues, and funk styles. 

Willing to travel to student’s home 

to offer weekly or twice monthly 

lessons in the evening or on the 

weekends. Professional school 

band director references, current 

student list, and full CORI check 

available upon request. Call 508- 

867-5985 for more details. 

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WE RENOVATE, SELL & 

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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 or (413)277-5404 

for estimate and information. 

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Child Services 

*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone 

advertising caring of children must 

list a license number to do so if 

they offer this service in their own 

home. 

Cleaning Services 

DOMESTIC ENGINEER 

WITH 25+ years experience I have 

cleaning down to a science. Detail 

oriented, organized, trustworthy, 

references available. Call Robin 

(413)531-4408. 

PROFESSIONAL 

HOUSEKEEPER; READY to meet 

the cleaning needs of your home. 

Very reasonable rates. Weekly, biweekly 

and monthly openings now 

available. Call Cathy at (413) 967- 

5045 for a free estimate. 

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Roger M. Driscoll 

Owner 

Fully Insured 

Free Estimates 

COMPUTER WIZ 

For all your computing needs. 

Trouble shooting, virus 

removal, PC Tune up, 

Laptop Repair. 

Free Diagnostics. 

1605 N Main St., Palmer MA 

(413)283-7500. 

Electrician 

DEPENDABLE ELECTRICIAN, 

FRIENDLY service, installs 

deicing cables. Free estimates. 

Fully insured. Scott Winters 

electrician Lic. #13514-B Call 

(413)244-7096. 

EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELEC- 

TRICIAN E51458. Large to small 

jobs. Prompt service, professional 

work, fully insured, free estimates. 

24 hours. 

Bruce (413)883-9657. 

SERVICE CHANGES, ADDI- 

TIONS, Generators, Smoke C/O 

Detectors, data cabling. Fully 

insured. Lic #40214E. M/C VISA 

Accepted Michael Champagne 

(413)210-9140 

Entertainment 

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is now scheduling your next party 

or event, with over 25 years 

experience, no party too big or 

too small, call Mark 

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Help Wanted 

HAMPDEN FLOOR REFINISH- 

ING Specializing in hardwood 

flooring. Fully licensed and 

insured. Free estimates. Rick 

Baker Jr. 

www.hampdenfloorrefinishing.com 

413-525-1533*860-836-2217 

Heating & Air Cond. 

GAS FURNACE SERVICE and 

repair. Experienced, Affordable, 

Insured. Same day service. Nights 

and weekends available. Tony’s 

Heating & Cooling. (413)221- 

7073. 

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 

- Duct Work, New Construction, 

Additions, Furnaces, Oil Tanks. 

Free Estimates Palmer Heating 

413-283-7149 

Home Improvement 

*REASONABLE RATES,* DRY- 

WALL, Sheetrock, Taping, 

Textures, Knock downs, general 

renovations, plaster repairs, 

painting. Insured. Free estimates. 

413-427-4662. Ma Reg 

#274556DA 

20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE! 

Complete carpentry, drywall and 

painting services. For all your 

home improvement needs. 

Kitchens, baths, finished 

basements and more! 

Joe’s GC-License #CS093368. 

(413) 219-6951. 

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 (860)301-8283 

CS Lic. #97110, HIC Lic #162905 

CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION 

Kitchen, bath, foyers. Free 

estimates, references. Lic 

#086220. Please call Kevin 

(978)355-6864. 

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION- 

ADDITIONS, kitchen and 

bathroom remodels, windows, 

doors, roofing, siding. Free 

estimates. Fully insured. Jim 

Natle, J&N Carpentry (413)348- 

0383 CS Lic #CS057516, HIC Lic 

#163318. 

HOME IMPROVEMENTS. RE- 

MODELING. Kitchens, baths. 

Ceramic tile, windows, painting, 

wallpapering, textured ceilings, 

siding, roofing, additions. 

Insurance work. Basement 

waterproofing and French drains. 

Fully insured. Free estimates. 413- 

786-9250. Ron. Member of the 

Home Builders Association of MA. 

Referral Coordinator 

DESIGN/BUILD/REMODEL. 

CHAGNON BUILDING & 

REMODELING LLC PROVIDES 

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION 

WITH COMPETIVE PRICING 

SINCE 1992. ADDITIONS, 

DECKS, KITCHENS, BATHS, 

GARAGES, NEW HOMES, 

METAL ROOFING. 

CHALLENGING PROJECTS ARE 

OUR SPECIALTY. ALL WORK 

WARRANTIED. 

BBB RATES US A+ 

(MA LIC# 060175; HIC# 112751) 

WWW.CHAGNON-BR.COM OR 

413-259-6785. 

M MURPHY HOME Improvement 

Specialist. Convert your Basement 

into Living Space. Remodel your 

bathroom or kitchen, build a deck, 

add new siding or some new 

Harvey windows. 413-967-9897 

for estimate. 

NOVAK REMODELING, Interior/ 

exterior, painting, carpentry, 

decks, windows, doors, drywall 

repair. Free estimates. Licensed 

and insured. 20 years experience 

(413)281-4245. 

Instruction 

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 

TRUCK DRIVERS 

NEEDED 

A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS 

Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500 

UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER 

SCHOOL 

Unitedcdl.com 

Join our Liaison Team supporting the needs of Berkshire 

Healthcare’s affiliates. The Referral Coordinator acts as a client 

liaison responding to electronic referrals and coordinating and 

supporting the pre-admission assessments. The Referral 

Coordinator is based out of a centralized office and 

communicates frequently with the field based liaisons as well as 

affiliate admissions staff. Ideal candidates have experience as a 

liaison or in skilled nursing admissions or social work. 

Berkshire Healthcare is the largest nonprofit, post-acute care 

company in Massachusetts. We own or operate 17 rehabilitation 

and nursing facilities (14 in Massachusetts, one in Ohio, and 

one in Pennsylvania), Kimball Farms, a lifecare, continuing care 

retirement community in Lenox, Massachusetts, and 

HospiceCare in the Berkshires, for those with life limiting 

illnesses. 

Please e-mail cover letter, resume and salary requirement to: 

Tera Gordon, Director of Marketing, Berkshire Healthcare at 

tgordon@bhs1.org 

For more career opportunities at Berkshire Healthcare and our 

long-term care facilities, 

go to www.berkshirehealthcare.com 

COMPLETE CHIMNEY & 

MASONRY SERVICE 

A+ BBB RATING 

2012 ANGIE’S LIST SUPER 

SERVICE AWARD WINNER 

“From Brick to Stone, 

Sidewalks to Fireplaces” 

Licensed- Registered- 

Fully Insured 

Eric 413-210-9631 

www.emcmasonry.com 

Plumbing 

LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222 

Prevent Emergencies Now 

For a Prevention Analysis 

Call LINC 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. 

ROOFING & SIDING Licensed & 

fully insured- Free estimates- call 

(413)364-9315 

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. 

Tree Work 

A A A1 - JAY’S TREE SERVICE, 

affordable prices, tree removal, 

hazard tree removal, cordwood, 

stump grinding. We’re insured for 

your protection. Don’t be fooled, 

ask to see a policy, free estimates. 

Mon.-Sun. Call Jay. 413-283- 

6374. 

AMERICAN TREE SERVICE & 

LANDSCAPING Family owned/ 

operated. Fully insured. Offering 

free estimates! Call today 

(413)725-0386. 10% discount 1st 

time. 

KEN’S TREE SERVICE AND 

LAND CLEARING. We also do 

Landscaping/ stonework. Fully 

insured. Free Estimate. Cordwood 

available. (413)436-7262, 

(774)452-2950. 

Pets 

BE A RESPONSIBLE PET 

OWNER - Financially needy? Call 

for assistance to spay/neuter your 

cat/dog. 413-565-5383. 

CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR 

ANIMALS. 

Paige Memorial Library 

PO Box 128 

Hardwick, MA 01037 

413-477-6704 

LIBRARY DIRECTOR 

Responsible for all phases of library operation. Position 

is 19 hours per week; some evening and Saturday hours. 

Required: BA/BS; previous experience working with 

the public. Good organizational skills; attention to 

detail; ability to advocate for the library and its services. 

Successful candidate expected to attend training 

workshops on library skills. Please send letter of interest, 

resume, and names of three work-related references to 

Board of Library Trustees, Paige Memorial Library, P.O. 

Box 128, Hardwick, MA 01037 by March 7, 2013. 

LIBRARY ASSISTANT 

RETIRED RACING 

GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE 

FOR ADOPTION 

spayed/neutered, wormed, 

shots, heartworm checked, 

teeth cleaned 

Greyhound Options Inc. 

Autumn – 2 y.o. red female, 

bouncy, fun-loving, Jezzy's sister, 

does not seem to be cat safe 

Ben – 8 y.o. brindle male, used to 

home life, very sweet, low 

maintenance, seems to be cat 

safe 

Charlie – 5 y.o. black/white male, 

used to home life, affectionate, 

lovable, well-behaved, easy-going, 

has some special needs but well 

worth it, okay with cats, not small 

dog safe 

Dancer – 4-1/2 y.o. red female, 

happy, bouncy, loves to snuggle, 

walks well on leash, seems to 

have recovered well from her 

splenectomy, does not seem to be 

cat safe 

Robbie – 4 y.o. brindle male, a 

little shy at first but warms up 

quickly, beautiful coloring, 

loveable, seems to be cat 

workable 

Sammy – 9-1/2 y.o. red male, 

used to home life, listens well but 

would like an experienced owner 

and a quiet, adult household, cat 

workable 

Shelby – 8-1/2 y.o. black female, 

small, sweet and affectionate, low 

maintenance, does stairs, needs 

blood pressure meds and has 

some kidney issues, cat safe 

Shep – 4-1/2 y.o. black tuxedo 

male, fun-loving, happy-go-lucky, 

likes other dogs and people, likes 

toys, does not seem cat safe 

Call Mary (413) 566-3129 or 

Claire (413) 967-9088 or see us 

March 2 at Dave's Pet City in 

Agawam 11 am to 1 pm. 

www.greyhoundoptions.org 

Horses 

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS 

offered year round at our state of 

the art facility. Beginner to 

advanced. Ages 4 years to adult. 

Boarding, sales and leasing also 

available. Convenient location at 

Orion Farm in South Hadley. 

(413)532-9753 

www.orionfarm.net 

Help Wanted 

AVON- SIGN UP online today. 

Only $10 to start. 

www.start.youravon.com 

reference code vwhitten or call 1- 

800-258-1815. 

Wanted 12 hours per week including Saturday mornings. 

This is a temporary position with the potential to become 

permanent. General clerical and library duties required 

in addition to basic computer skills. Please send letter 

of interest to Board of Trustees, Paige Memorial Library, 

P.O. Box 128, Hardwick, MA 01037 by March 7, 

2013. 

BUS DRIVER WANTED. Parttime 

for Ware, Palmer and 

Easthampton areas. CDL license 

with passenger endorsement 

required. Will need DOT physical 

and DTE card. To apply, bring 

your RMV Driving Record to 

Hulmes Transportation, 15 Bridge 

St., Belchertown or call (413)323- 

6100 ask for Pat. EOE/AA 

DPW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIST- 

ANT The Town of Barre is seeking 

a qualified candidate for the 

position of Administrative 

Assistant for the Department of 

Public Works. This is a full time, 

benefit eligible position requiring 

up to 40 hours per week including 

some evening hours. Previous 

municipal government experience 

preferred. The pay rate is 

between $18.16-$22.73/hr. The 

position description can be 

obtained from the Town 

Administrator's Office, 40 West 

Street, 2nd floor, Barre, MA 01005 

or requested by email to 

administrator@townofbarre.com. 

Please send a letter of interest, 

resume and employment 

application to: Heather Lemieux, 

Town Administrator, Town of 

Barre, 40 West Street, Box 697, 

Barre, MA 01005. Please submit 

application package by March 6, 

2013. The Town will continue to 

accept applications until the 

position is filled. AA/EEO 

PART TIME CNA 

(MAP certification not needed 

but is a plus) Applicants must 

be organized and energetic. 

$13-15 /hr Apply in person 

9am- 5pm weekdays 

Brookhaven Assisted Care 

19 West Main St., 

West Brookfield. Call Nancy 

(508)612-7525 

PART TIME HELP needed to run 

firewood processor nights and 

weekends. Must be consistent. 

(413)245-9615 

PORTUGUESE SPEAKING WAIT 

staff for new Ludlow Breakfast 

Lunch Restaurant with coffee 

shop. Drop off resume 534 Center 

Street, Ludlow. Monday to 

Thursday 11:00 to 7:00 pm 

STILLMAN GREENHOUSE & 

FARM STAND, NEW BRAIN- 

TREE, MA seeks 3 temporary 

workers 3/1/2013-10/26/2013. 

Work tools and supplies provided 

without cost to worker. Housing 

will be available without cost to 

workers who cannot reasonably 

return to their permanent 

residence at the end of the day. 

Transportation reimbursement and 

subsistence is provided upon 

completion of 15 days or 50% of 

the work contract. Work is 

guaranteed for 3/4 of the 

workdays during the contract 

period. $10.91 per hr. Applicants 

apply at North Central Career 

Center, 25 Main St, Gardner MA 

01440, 978-632-5050 or the 

nearest local office of the SWA. 

Job order #1674715. General 

duties include: Seeding, 

transplanting, writing labels for 

transplants, weeding, cultivating, 

and pruning, less than 15% of 

season; planting 15% of the 

season; harvesting various crops 

such as legumes, tomatoes, 

squash, corn, root crops, potatoes, 

small berries and apples 70% of 

the season. Other duties include 

weeding, use of hand tools, setting 

up, operating and/or repairing farm 

machinery and fencing, Ability to 

withstand prolonged exposure to 

variable weather conditions, also 

required to bend, stoop, reach, or 

stand for extended periods and to 

lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a 

frequent basis. 30 days 

experience required in apple 

duties listed. The percentages 

listed are estimates and may vary 

due to crop and weather 

conditions. 

THE REWARDS ARE ENDLESSbecome 

a foster parent! Call today 

to learn about working with 

children and adolescents with 

special emotional needs. Call 

Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care 

at 413-734-2493. Upcoming 

training in the spring. 

STILLMANS AT THE TURKEY 

FARM, HARDWICK, MA needs 1 

temporary worker 3/1/2013 to 

12/20/2013, work tools, supplies, 

equipment provided without cost 

to worker. Housing will be 

available without cost to workers 

who cannot reasonably return to 

their permanent residence at the 

end of the work day. 

Transportation reimbursement and 

subsistence is provided upon 

completion of 15 days or 50% of 

the work contract. Work is 

guaranteed for 3⁄4 of the work 

days during the contract period. 

$10.91 per hr. Applicants apply at 

North Central Career Center 978- 

632-5050. Or the nearest local 

office of the SWA. Job order 

#1677250. General duties include: 

seeding, transplanting, writing 

labels for transplants, tilling the 

soil, applying fertilizer, weeding, 

thinning, deadheading, dividing 

and splitting mature plant stock, 

applying pesticides. Picking up, 

loading, stacking, lifting hay crop. 

Plant, cultivate, and harvest 

various crops. Harvesting duties 

include, but not limited to picking, 

cutting, cleaning, packing, 

bundling, sorting, foliage stripping. 

Etc. Other duties include weeding, 

cutting, sorting and arranging cut 

flowers. Use hand tools, but not 

limited to shovels, hoes, pruners, 

machete, knives and ladders. May 

set-up, operate and repair farm 

machinery, repair fences and farm 

buildings. Ability to withstand 

prolonged exposure to variable 

weather conditions. Workers are 

required to bend, stoop, reach or 

stand for extended periods and to 

lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a 

frequent basis. 

THE COUNTRY CLUB of Wilbraham 

is accepting applications for a 

Seasonal/ Part-time accounting 

position. Experience with accounting, 

as well as Quickbooks 

software are preferred. Contact 

General Manager, Dean Helm at 

(413)596-8897 or 

DHelm@ccofwilbraham.com. 

TOWN OF WILBRAHAM 

SUMMER JOBS The Wilbraham 

Recreation Department is looking 

for applicants for a temporary 

summer Field Worker, Spec Day 

Camp Counselors, Jr. Counselors, 

an Assistant Camp Director, a 

Waterfront Director, Lifeguards as 

well as a Sport-O-Rama Director, 

Sport-O-Rama Counselors, and 

Admission/Concession Workers. 

More information and an 

application is available on our 

website at www.wilbraham-ma.gov 

(go to Parks and Rec). Please 

apply to: Bryan Litz, Parks & 

Recreation Director, 45 C Post 

Office Park, Wilbraham, MA 

01095. Applications accepted until 

March 8, 2013 EOE 

VAN DRIVERS WANTED. We 

need reliable, caring and safe 

drivers to transport disabled 

adults. Part-time split shift 20- 25 

hours per week, no evenings or 

weekends- training will be 

provided. Pre-employment 

physical, drug test and CORI 

required. If you have good people 

skills and a good driving record 

call (413)323-6100 EOE/AA 

Real Estate 

FOR SALE TIMESHARE Unit. 1st 

week of October. Dennisport, 

ocean front facing Nantucket 

Sound. 2nd floor unit, fully 

furnished. Sleeps 4. $4,000. Call 

Bud at (413)467-1146. 

MONSON FSBO PARADISE 

Lake & Open living area, 3 

bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1st floor 

laundry, loft, walkout basement, 2 

car garage, patio, deck. 

$399,000. (413)887-6173.

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West Brookfield: 

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NEW WARE – Cape style home 

with view of Beaver Lake, many 

recent updates, fieldstone 

fireplace in living room, wrap 

around deck, deeded rights to 

lake. $189,900 

NEW - WARREN: Like new 

colonial with open floor plan, large 

eat in cabinet packed kitchen with 

island. Master suite, tree lined lot 

with lots of room to play. 15 mins 

to Pike. $245,000 

CHICOPEE, $20’s, 12’x55’, 2 

bedrooms, air, new roof, windows, 

water heater and stove. Covered 

patio, appliances, driveway. 

(413)593-9961 

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For Rent 

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised 

herein is subject to the Federal 

Fair Housing Act, which makes it 

illegal to advertise “any 

preference, limitation, or 

discrimination because of race, 

color, religion, sex, handicap, 

familial status, or national origin, 

or intention to make any such 

preference, limitation, or 

discrimination.” We will not 

knowingly accept any advertising 

for real estate which is in violation 

of the law. All persons are hereby 

informed that all dwellings 

advertised are available on an 

equal opportunity basis. 

BELCHERTOWN HOUSE 46. 

Lovely 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. 

2 car garage, deck, front porch, 

W/D hook-ups. Pets nego. $1725+ 

Denison Corp. (413)549-7100. 

BONDSVILLE- NICE 1 BR- offstreet 

park- w/d on site. Call 

(413)436-5600. 

WARREN PROSPECT ST. 

Spacious, modern 2 BR, 1.5 bath 

townhouse with WW carpeting, 

dishwasher, private deck, washer 

dryer on premises, Centrally 

located. Pets nego. Year lease, 

1st & last required $600/ mo. Must 

have good credit and refer. Call for 

more info and showing (413)436- 

9511 ask for Jen. 

PALMER 2ND FL, one bedroom, 

kitchen, office, livingroom. Free 

heat & hot water. Nice. No pets 

$800/ mo. No smoking. Storage. 

(508)637-1520 

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 

For information call 

413-967-3822. EHO 

27 Boulder Drive, Ware, MA 

WARREN- NICE 1 bedroom, off 

street park. Call (413)436-5600. 

HILLSIDE VILLAGE 

APARTMENTS 

FEBRUARY RENT FREE 

Applications now being 

accepted for one, two and 

three bedroom apartments 

•Heat and hot water included 

•Recently Constructed 

•Ample Closets 

•Fully Applianced 

•Community Room 

•Laundry Facilities 

•Cats Welcome 

•Extra Storage 

•24 Hour Maintainance 

Section 8 Certificates 

Welcome 

For Information call 

(413)967-7755 EHO 

17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA 

LUDLOW 4 ROOM TOWN- 

HOUSE apt. w/2 bdrms, 1.5 baths, 

central A/C, gas heat, stove & 

refrig. $875 monthly rent plus 

utilities. No pets or waterbeds. 

First, last and security deposit 

required. (413)583-6424 or 

(413)583-3097. 

MONSON 1 BR modern layout, 

quiet, clean, close to amenities, 

appliances included, $695 + 

utilities. (413)323-1118 

MONSON- LARGE ROOMS for 

rent, close to town $100/ week. 

Call for more information. 

(413)244-4143. 

PALMER 2 BEDROOM condo 

$700. No utilities. Available ASAP. 

(413)262-5245 

PALMER 2 BEDROOM mobile 

home in quiet area w/off-street 

parking, a/c, frig, stove, 

washer/dryer. No smoking or pets. 

First, security. $700.00/mo. Call 

413-283-4527 

PALMER THREE RIVERS. 

Country Manor apartments, 2 

bdrm, $730 month. All units renov. 

w/disposal, dishwashers, microwave, 

elec. range, carpets. 

Parking, fishing and playground. 

Cats okay. Call (413)283-9472. 

PALMER TWO BEDROOM duplex, 

1.5 bath, w/d hookup, deck, 

basement, painted, cleaned, $790 

+/utilities first, last, security. Credit 

check needed. No pets. 

(413)883-9657 Bruce anytime. 

PALMER. 4 BR $1,100, w/d hookup, 

eat-in kitchen, pantry, yard. 

Pet OK, off-street parking. 

(413)265-4712, (413)283-4898, 

(617)833-7540 

PALMER. LG. STUDIO. Laundry 

on premises, off-street parking, 

w/w carpeting, quiet, convenient 

location. (413)454-1201. 

THREE RIVERS 2 BR, 2ND FL. 

Available ASAP. No Utilities. No 

Pets $700/ mo. (413)262-5245. 

WARE 2 BR, Modern, efficient, 

conveniently located, quiet, 

washer, dryer, fridge, stove, trash, 

driveway. Cat negotiable. Deposits 

$695 (413)289-1405. 

WARE 2ND FL, 3 BR, WD hookups, 

new appliances, $850/ mo, 

Wi-Fi, basic cable included. First 

and last required (774)452-1384. 

WARE STUDIO APT. available 

April 1st. Off-street parking, 

rubbish removal, nice location. 

Close to downtown. No pets. $485 

F/L/S Call (413)244-9874. 

WARE- 2 BEDROOM APT, 1st 

floor, off-street parking. Ready 

now. $700/ mo (413)813-5556 

WARE- 2 BEDROOM, 2nd fl apt. 

Gas heat. Water & sewer 

included. Off-street parking, good 

area. $600/ month. First & 

security. No Pets (413)967-7772. 

WARE- 3 BEDROOM apt. open 

floor plan. Gas/Electric heat, offstreet 

parking. No pets. 

$650/month. First & Security 

(413)967-7772. 

You’ll find it 

in the Turley 

WARREN A MODERN Studio/ 

$495, 1 BR/ $595 with new 

kitchen, carpet and appliances. 

Free hot water. Beautiful rural 

setting with a mountain view. 

Located on 67. Please call 

(413)323-1118. 

WARREN- SPACIOUS 2ND floor, 

2 bedroom apt., off-street parking, 

water & sewer included. Electric 

heat. No pets $620/ mo, first & 

security required (413)967-7772. 

Commercial Rentals 

BELCHERTOWN, 1ST FLOOR, 

850 square feet retail, office, 

salon. North Main Street. Ample 

parking. Prime visibility, $1,000 

month includes heat. Call 

(413)559-0271 

WARE 1ST FLOOR office space 

for rent. High visibility. Approx. 

900 sq.ft. Great for lawyer, etc. 

Gas heat $650/ month. Call 

(413)967-7772. 

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: 

carolaction@aol.com 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 FOR CARS: Any make, 

model or year. We pay more! 

Running or not. Sell your car or 

truck today. Free towing! Instant 

offer: 1-800-871-0654. 

NEW - WARE – Fully rented two 

building complex, totaling 4 units, 

two car garage, off street parking, 

Well kept buildings intown. 

$175,000 

PALMER: Meticulous colonial with 

new kitchen, three bedroom, two 

bath, small side street, Open floor 

plan, nice yard. Minutes to pike. 

$185,000 

Looking for newly licensed 

people. Ready to work hard and 

make money? Call Century21 

Toomey-Lovett today. 

508-885-3443 

Dorrinda 

O’Keefe-Shea 978-434-1990 

Glenn Moulton 413-967-5463 

Ruth Vadnais 413-967-6326 

Bob Chartier 774-200-3788 

Jill Stolgitis 413-477-8780 

Shalene 

Friedhaber 413-593-6656 

Cindy St. George 413-967-3012 

Mary Hicks 508-612-4794 

Alan Varnum 508-867-2727 

Cynthia Kingdon 508-849-7332 

Jeff Toppin 774-200-7964 

Christy Toppin 508-341-8934 

Cheryl 

Kaczmarski 413-348-0518 

Bruce Martin 508-523-0114 

Joe Chenevert 508-331-9031 

Real Estate Wanted 

WE BUY FOREST LAND 

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WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNER 

BANQUET FACILITIES 

Chandlers at Yankee Candle – Voted the most romantic 

restaurant and best wine list in the valley for 10 years. 

Voted official best family restaurant of Massachusetts. 

South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-1277 or log onto chandlers.yankeecandle.com 

Elmcrest Country Club – Elegant setting. Flexible times 

available. Full-time wedding consultant. Weddings, 

showers, pre-nuptial dinners, Jack & Jills, anniversary 

& retirement parties. 105 Somerville Road, East 

Longmeadow, MA, 413-525-2186. 

The Florentine Room at the Bluebonnet – Minutes from 

downtown Northampton. Wedding receptions, rehearsal 

dinners, bridal showers & more. Complete wedding 

receptions starting at $21 per plate. Up to 180 guests, 

full bar & dance floor. 324 King Street, Northampton, 

MA. Call Jim 413-584-3333 or email jasrgreco@aol. 

com. 

The Hotel Northampton – Pioneer Valley’s only 

true Grand Ballroom, luxurious guestrooms, two 

restaurants, award-winning food, on-site parking, steps 

from unique shops and galleries. 413-587-8105. www. 

HotelNorthampton.com 

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. 413-584-2220. 

www.lookpark.org 

Magic Wings Butterfly & Conservatory Gardens – You 

and your guests will be surrounded by 4,000 beautiful 

bytterflies 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 a pre-wedding and rehearsal dinner parties. 

281 Greenfield Road, Scenic Routes 5 & 10, South 

Deerfield, MA. 413-665-2805. www.magicwings.com. 

Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge – Has 

been creating picturesque New England weddings for 

over 230 years. Visit www.publickhouse.com or call 1- 

800-pub-lick. 

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 

scoulter@sheratonspringfield.com to set up your tour 

today! 

Villa Rose – 1428 Center Street, Ludlow. 413-547-6667. 

Banquet facilities for parties large and small up to 200 

people. Showers, rceptions, graduations and more. 

Catering available for up to 1,000 people. 

Sturbridge Host Hotel – Our lakeside tent and outdoor 

gazebo feature scenic beauty for ceremonies and receptions. 

Ballroom seating for 350. Complimentary parking. 

Call 508-347-7393 for an appointment today. 

The Wherehouse? – Located downtown in historic 

Holyoke. The most unusual and interesting banquet 

function facility you’ve ever seen! Call today for your 

appointment, 413-534-3039. www.the-wherehouse.com 

BEAUTY & HEALTH 

Brooks & Butterfield THE • DAY • SPA – Relaxed. 

Beautiful. Confident. Voted the Best Day Spa 9 years 

in a row. 140 Main Street, Northampton. 413-586-0366. 

www.brooksandbutterfield.com 

Waves Hair Salon – Your premiere bridal salon. Bridal 

parties. Spray tanning. Unlimited tanning packages. 

Nails, pedicures, full body waxing and more. 154 King 

Street, Northampton, MA. 413-584-0060 

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 

CATERERS 

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 

Johnsens Catering – Exquisite catering at your favorite 

venue or your beautiful backyard. Showers, 

Engagements, Jack and Jills, wedding weekend and 

other events, personal or corporate. 413-596-3900, 2133 

Boston Road, Wilbraham. www.johnsenscatering.com. 

Find us on facebook. 

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 

FORMAL WEAR 

Abigail's Bridal – Custom bridal and prom gowns 

designed by us or you. Specialized tailoring and 

everyday alterations and repairs. Call 413-668-9195. 

Ask for Kathy or Abigail Rasys. 

INVITATIONS 

Gilbert's Written Word Stationery Store – Fine 

Stationery, custom invitations and announcements for 

special occasions, as well as unique gifts and greeting 

cards. Like us on facebook @ gilbertswrittenword. 72 

Center Square, East Longmeadow, MA 01028. 413- 

525-5084. 

Ludlow Printing & Copy Center – Shower invitations, 

save-the-date cards, Wedding invitations. Largest 

selection in the area. Just mention this ad for 10% 

discount. Knowledgeable consultants. 44 Sewall Street, 

Ludlow. 413-583-5220. Mon-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 9-12. www. 

ludlowprinting.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 and gifts. Silverscape also 

specializes in custom designs for that perfect piece 

of jewelry. Silverscape Designs has two locations in 

Western Massachusetts; 264 N. Pleasant Street in 

Amherst and in Northampton at One King Street. 

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. 2068 Riverdale Street, West 

Springfield, MA. 413-731-9800. 

MUSIC 

Michael’s Party Rentals – Quebbie DJ in-a-box rents 

for $275. View the demo on our website. www.michaelspartyrentals.com 

or call 413-583-3123. 

RENTALS 

Northampton Rental Center – From intimate to extravagant, 

weddings are a big event with us. We offer expert 

advice in selecting the finest tents, chairs, tables, dinnerware, 

glassware and flatware to make your reception 

memorable. 59 Service Center Road, Northampton, 

MA. 413-584-5072. 

Michael’s Party Rentals – Showers, ceremonies, rehearsal 

dinners, receptions. Tents for 10-500. Tables, chairs, 

dance floors, linens, tent lighting, events, graduations, 

bbq’s, Quebbie DJ-in-a-box. Call 413-583-3123 or visit 

us on the web at www.michaelspartyrentals.com 

TRANSPORTATION 

Hollow Brook Farms, LLC – Travel to and from your 

wedding in a romantic horse drawn carriage. Have 

your ceremony here or horses will come to you! Hollow 

Brook Farms, LLC, 73 Hollow Road, Brimfield, MA, 

413-245-9325, www.hollowbrookfarms.com.

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