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Volume 99 • Number 14
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Responders learn tactical EMS
By Aimee M. Henderson
Staff Writer, ahenderson@turley.com
BELCHERTOWN – The difference
between life and death can be determined by
just minutes, and last week a group of first
responders to paramedics were trained to
make those minutes count.
For three days last week the Swift River
Sportsman Club in Belchertown was the
scene for Advanced Tactical EMS training by
STS Consulting. It wasn’t another ordinary
day at the office for the area EMTs, paramedics,
first responders and police officers
who attended the event. The days included
learning how to perform medicine in the
most extreme conditions, and the trainees
were put through the most severe situations
thought of. That way, if an ordinary day
turns into an extraordinary event, they will
be prepared for anything.
Scott Chapman, ALS coordinator and
paramedic/firefighter for Belchertown Fire
Department, wrote the grant for Homeland
Security to bring the training to town, which
was offered free of charge for participants.
Chapman said Belchertown has hosted a
number of trainings through STS Consulting
in the past, including Officer Down Rescue.
The training that was held last week focused
on treating a victim during high-risk situations.
“It’s about saving and protecting ourselves,”
said Chapman. “If we can treat
someone in the first few minutes of an injury,
sometimes it’s the difference of saving a life.
If we can get them out of harms way and
care for them immediately – it’s life saving
treatment.”
The class, advance tactical EMS training,
was the next level of training for those who
See TACTICAL, Page 10
Board looks
to liquidate
town parcels
By Matthew Bernat
Turley Correspondent
BELCHERTOWN – Fifty-two
town held properties will soon be
on the auction block following a
selectmen vote intended to boost
municipal coffers.
Town Administrator Gary
Brougham said the parcels
include small half-acre sites to
larger ones at the board’s March
18 meeting. Assessments for the
properties range from $20,000 to
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
All together, Brougham said the
total for the properties combined
is about $1.5 million.
The town owned sites are not
taxed.
“We have a legitimate, and
real, need right now for revenue,”
Selectman Ronald Aponte said.
The board approved a motion
that named Belchertown
Treasurer/Collector Lisa Banner
custodian of the parcels. The
motion allows Banner to begin
liquidating the properties at auction.
Brougham said the auctions
might begin in two or three
months, which allows for public
notification.
Board members decided to not
release two residential proper-
Turley Publications photo by Aimee M. Henderson
A trainee learns to perform in the pitch black using a night vision scope. See PROPERTY, Page 9
Big dreams do come true
Senior accepted
to BU, will study
neuroscience
By Michelle Charron
Turley Correspondent
BELCHERTOWN – At age
nine, Breanna Allen dreamed
big. She decided she wanted
to be a pediatric neurosurgeon.
Now, eight years later, the BHS
senior is on the cusp of making
that dream a reality. Allen was
recently accepted, early decision,
to study neuroscience in
the pre-med program at Boston
University (BU).
According to Allen, she is
one of 634 students who were
accepted early decision to BU
of the approximately 1,500 who
applied. To put it in better perspective,
a total of 53,000 students
will apply to BU this year,
yet only 3,800 will be become
part of the graduating class of
2017. Allen’s early acceptance
to BU has guaranteed her spot
in the class of 2017 if she wants
it- and she does.
Allen’s journey to Boston
began in that very city eight
years ago, right around her 10th
birthday. One could say she’s
come full circle now.
See DREAM, Page 9
Turley Publications photo by Aimee M. Henderson
Mary Zajchowski looks
through the romance section
at the Clapp book sale.
Book sale boasts 50,000 items
By Aimee M. Henderson
Staff Writer,
ahenderson@turley.com
BELCHERTOWN – Last
week the basement of the Clapp
Memorial Library was transformed
into a treasure cave – fitted
floor to ceiling with books of
all types. There were titles for all
ages, from picture books to collector’s
editions, and everything
in between.
The book sale, which is held
twice a year, once again boasted
more than 50,000 items for sale,
sorted into 26 categories. Books
weren’t the only item up for grabs
though - there were CDs, DVDs,
books on tape, puzzles, games
and VHS tapes.
Mauri Korhonen, chairperson
for the book sale, said this year’s
sale, while it didn’t break any sale
records, did well with proceeds.
“We’re doing well. We are
slightly behind last year, but still
doing well,” he said on Friday
morning during senior citizen discount
day. “It went real well on
Monday night.”
Monday was only open to
Friends of Clapp members, but
Korhonen said the group did pick
up a few new members that night.
Unlike most library book sales,
the Clapp Memorial Library
accepts donations for the sale year
round, assuring there are plenty
See BOOK SALE, Page 9
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Free Health and Safety Fair set for April 19
75 vendors slated to appear
By Michelle Charron
Turley Correspondent
BELCHERTOWN – On Friday, April 19, the
third annual Health and Safety Fair will take
place at the Chestnut Hill Community School
(CHCS) gymnasium, 59 State St., Belchertown,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair is sponsored by
Belchertown TRIAD/S.A.L.T. in conjunction with
the Belchertown Council on Aging.
According to Event Coordinator Susan Shea-
Bressette, “It takes education to make a healthier
community.”
With that goal in mind, TRIAD, which means
a group of three, is a collaboration between law
enforcement, senior citizens and support/protective
services. The three groups work together
with the common goal of reducing the fear of
victimization that elders often face as well as
improving quality of life. Local bodies of TRIAD
are councils of Seniors and Law Enforcement
Together, or S.A.L.T. In Belchertown, Officer
Jason Christofori is the local S.A.L.T. officer. His
goal is to address the needs and issues which concern
the elder citizens of Belchertown.
“My goal is to bridge the gap between senior
residents and law enforcement with the services
we have, using any means to do so, however
small or big,” said Christofori. The annual Health
and Safety Fair is one of many events that the
Belchertown TRIAD S.A.L.T. Council coordinates
during the year.
According to Christofori, the community will
not want to miss this free family event which will
offer vendors, displays, and demonstrations from
all aspects of health and safety.
“I can’t stress enough that it’s a free community
event for the whole family,” said Christofori. “I
guarantee there’s something for everyone there.”
Christofori encourages the community to
attend the Health and Safety Fair, noting that
most attendees will walk away with new information,
or having learned about a new service they
had no idea existed prior to attending. Aside from
services that may be of interest to adults of all
ages in the community, there will be displays and
demonstrations to keep the kids interested as well.
Christofori said the fair will offer a strong
showing by law enforcement, to include the
Belchertown Police Department, who will be
there showcasing their capabilities with tools,
instruments, and technology (also known as fun
gadgets). Officers will also be on hand to provide
information about bike safety, home safety and
security, as well as R.A.D. (Rape Aggression
Defense Systems).
The Massachusetts State Police will also attend
the fair with a few toys in tow as well. Kids of
all ages won’t want to miss seeing the bomb
squad, the Quabbin Reservoir quads or the State
Police air helicopter unit (barring emergency),
said Christofori.
“Kids can come up and personal with our capabilities,”
said Christofori. “It’s a real good learning
experience for the younger crowd as well as
adults.”
Additionally, Belchertown Fire and EMS will
be in attendance, as will the Sheriff’s Department,
who will be doing iris scans. The K-9 service
dogs from both BPD and Wilbraham will also be
on hand, said Susan Shea-Bressette, event coordinator.
“There is a little bit of something for everyone,”
said Shea-Bressette who noted vendors from as
far as Boston will be attending. Other vendors will
include Mass Relay, ARMHER (personal protection
devices for women), Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy, the District Attorney’s office, Attain
Therapy and Fitness, the Consumer Education
Department (information on newest circulating
scams), assisted living centers and many others
too numerous to list. The American Red Cross
Blood Mobile will be on site as well.
In past years the fair has been held at
Belchertown High School during the month of
July. According to Shea-Bressette, the location
change to CHCS is an effort to make the fair
more visible and easily accessible to the public.
The change to April was added to avoid excessive
temperatures which can occur in July. Last July,
this area was in a trend of steadily climbing temperatures
which peaked at 91 degrees the day of
the fair. Shea-Bressette hopes the change to April
will get more people out to this community wide
event chock-full of information and services.
Also this year, Shea-Bressette has put together
a new and improved booklet for fair-goers to take
home with them. The booklets are more than 40
pages, and include a wealth of useful information
for citizens on various topics. “We’re trying to
put information in there that everyone could use,”
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For more information about Belchertown
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Men dish up dinner to raise funds for music
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Correspondent
GRANBY – There was no shortage of
food at this year’s “Men Who Cook” fundraiser
at Granby Junior/Senior High School
last Saturday evening. With 32 “celebrity”
chefs, seven of them new this year, more
than $3,000 was raised for the Granby
Jr./Sr. High School Music Department to
purchase new timpani drums.
The event, now in its fifth year, has also
become a community event that fills the
school gymnasium to capacity.
“We have 316 tickets we sell for this
evening,” said Tammy Bileau, who organizes
the event for the music department.
“We sold every ticket and we have more
food, more participation, and more fun
every year.”
With the fifth anniversary of the event,
some new additions were brought in,
including an extra hour with eight chefs
providing hors d’oeuvres for people who
purchased tickets by a certain date.
“We thought it would be nice to have a
social hour before the main dinner,” said
Bileau. “It was really a big hit for the
chefs and the people who bought tickets.”
Bileau has been the main organizer of
the event, and has continued to help put it
together even after her child left the band
See COOK-OFF, Page 4
Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli
ABOVE: A record 32 chefs took part
in this year’s “Men Who Cook” fundraiser
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LEFT: Wayne Gagnon gets some
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Twirlers win at state championships
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Correspondent
BELCHERTOWN – Two local
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Twirlers at the national baton competition
in Indiana later this year. The
state championships were held at
Belchertown High School last Sunday
as the Belchertown Twirlers, the only
major competitive local baton twirling
group in Western Massachusetts,
got the opportunity to host the major
competition.
“This is a great chance to expose
the area to twirling and to the kids that
participate in it,” said Barbara Kupras,
co-director of the Belchertown
Twirlers, which includes twirlers of
all ages from four years old to college-age.
“We really want to get the
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great sport and promotes athleticism,
presentations, stamina, resiliency, and
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Twirlers train competitively twice
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throughout the year, with the
goal to reach the national competition.
There are team-twirling events along
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from one to three batons at a
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Eighteen-year-old Brittani Aldrich,
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national competition, worked in the
three-baton twirling event. She has
been twirling since she was three years
old and says she loves to compete.
“I love doing it,” said Aldrich.
“When I am out there competing, I am
in my own little world.”
Aldrich was excited to compete in
front of her family and friends in her
hometown.
“I love this gym and I loved that I
got to show what I had in front of my
own community,” said Aldrich.
Aldrich would place third in the
State Senior Division. She will compete
in Indiana in July. In addition to
competing herself, Aldrich helps to
coach to the younger twirlers.
“I was nervous when I first started
out,” said Aldrich. “I like to help teach
the younger children so they are not
nervous. It makes me smile when I put
a baton in their hand.”
Alexis DeBettencourt, 10, is one of
the younger twirlers Aldrich has taken
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COOK-OFF | from Page 3
and graduated. Former president of
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Bridget Roy praised Bileau for helping
to grow the event into a huge success.
“This event would not be possible
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“This has grown and grown. We have
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The concept of “Men Who Cook”
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format. Assisting the great chefs of
Turley Publications photos by Gregory A. Scibelli
Alexis DeBettencourt, 10, practices for her competition under the
tutelage of fellow twirler Brittani Aldrich.
a lot when I first started,” said
DeBettencourt. “She comforts me
when I’m having trouble with my routine.”
The other qualifier was Ware High
School junior Olivia Beaudette, who
placed second in the State Senior
Division. Both qualifiers were part of
the Senior Team. The Belchertown
Seniors won the state team championship.
Kupras praised the hard work
and dedication of the Belchertown
Twirlers. Many twirlers, like Aldrich
and Beaudette, spend at least two days
per week in formal practice, then practice
individually approximately two to
three hours per day.
Alyssa Kane, co-director of the state
competition, came from the Bostonarea
to help run the championship
event. She praised Belchertown as a
great host for the event.
“This is a great location to host
this event,” said Kane. “We have a lot
going on here and this is a great way
to promote the sport.”
The Belchertown Twirlers will be
back in competition on May 11 and 12
at Holyoke Community College.
the community are boy scouts and
students in the band.
“We get a lot of great help from the
kids, especially the band members,”
said Bileau. “They spend their time
waiting the tables and pouring water
for everyone.”
Matt Bairossi, 13, said he appreciates
the outpour from the community.
“It’s really great that everyone
comes out to this and shows their support
for the band,” said Bairossi. “We
work really hard and this helps fund
our field trips and equipment.”
Past events have funded various
things, including a trip to Washington,
D.C. for a competition, and numerous
instruments. With Granby struggling
financially and budget cuts looming,
Brittani Aldrich, 18, performs
her three-baton routine. She
will head to the national competition
in Indiana in July.
the support of the community is critical
in keeping the band competitive.
Among the 32 chefs donating their
time and their food, Mark Abbott, a
chemistry teacher at the high school,
has cooked for the event every year.
He says he likes to make different
things and has shared a different dish
at each event.
“This is a great cause for the band,”
said Abbott. “There are a lot of great
opportunities for the kids in the competitions.
I have made chickens,
meatballs, lasagna. This year, I roasted
three turkeys.”
Abbott’s mother, Cheryl Abott is
among donors for raffle prizes. Each
year, Cheryl Abbott creates an original
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has a musical theme.
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 PAGE 5
BELCHERTOWN
The Belchertown Police Department
responded to 177 calls during the week
of March 18 – 24. The department made
three arrests. Those arrested appear in
court at a future date and are innocent
until proven guilty.
Tuesday, March 19
11:38 a.m. – Matthew T. Moreau, 23,
of 3129 High St. apt. #8, Bondsville, was
arrested on a warrant.
Wednesday, March 20
1:09 a.m. – Kyle Scott, 23, of 9 Searle
Avenue, Easthampton was arrested for
breaking and entering building/motor
vehicle felony night, larceny from building,
and malicious destruction of property
over $250.
Friday, March 22
1:23 p.m. – Katelynn Rose Gagnon, 24,
of 121 North Main St. #O7, Belchertown
was arrested for larceny from person.
INCIDENTS
Monday, March 18
4:16 a.m. – Suspicious activity on Diane
Drive.
11:39 a.m. – Disturbance on North
Main Street.
4:45 p.m. – Assist citizen on Metacomet
Street.
Thursday, March 21
11:03 p.m. – Sudden death on Wright
Street.
Friday, March 22
2:01 p.m. – Found property on Main
Street.
6:43 p.m. – Missing person on Federal
Street.
Saturday, March 23
10:16 a.m. – Unlicensed operation of
motor vehicle.
1:54 p.m. – Heroin overdose on Bay
Road.
2:51 p.m. – Suspicious activity on
Railroad Street.
GRANBY
The Granby Police Department responded
to 152 calls during the week of March
15 – 21. The department made two arrest.
Those arrested appear in court at a future
date and are innocent until proven guilty.
ARRESTS
Sunday, March 17
8:54 p.m. – Alan Berrouard, 55, of 1
Lyn Drive, Granby was arrested for operating
under the influence of alcohol,
marked lanes violation and equipment
violation.
P O L I C E L O G S
Wednesday, March 20
2:29 p.m. – Robert Rivera, 28, of 16
Cabot St., Holyoke, was arrested for
operating motor vehicle with suspended
license and speeding.
INCIDENTS
Friday, March 15
5:18 p.m. - Officer Brewer From the
Wilbraham Police asked if we could go
to Cedar Drive and take a stolen trailer
report.
10:36 p.m. - Motor vehicle stop on
Amherst Street. Citation criminal complaint
issued for operating motor vehicle
after license suspension and speeding.
Saturday, March 16
4:54 p.m. - Reporting party states that a
grey Nissan pulled up alongside a female
walking in the road by her house and a
male party in the car pulled the female
into the car as she was screaming to “get
your hands off of me.” Direction of travel
was Rte 202 northbound. 4:58 p.m.
Belchertown PD notified via WMLEC. 5
p.m. Officer at town line with BPD. 5:07
p.m. Officer located vehicle. 5:14 p.m.
Father was bringing daughter home after
she left the house on foot when he told her
that she was not allowed to drive after partaking
in this afternoon’s activities.
7:57 p.m. – Reporting party states that
he would like to file a complaint that the
cleaning crew that they let go still has
their office key.
Sunday, March 17
2:12 p.m. - Caller states a vehicle went
through his driveway and has crashed.
8:05 p.m. - Caller stated that there is a
loud verbal argument on Batchelor Street.
Officers confirmed just a verbal argument.
8:30 p.m. - Attempting to stop vehicle
on Dian Street. Vehicle was stopped for
marked lanes violation.
Monday, March 18
12:24 p.m. - Motor vehicle stop because
MDT revealed license plate was stolen.
One plate was stolen and the other
belonged on this vehicle. Criminal application
issued for SUS license.
12:35 p.m. - Caller states he found glass
in his thermos and believes his wife put
them there.
Tuesday, March 19
2:04 p.m. – Caller states he just hit a
mailbox on Easton Street.
Wednesday, March 20
7:07 a.m. - Multiple calls received for
a three-vehicle accident in front of 115
Amherst St. One motorist is complaining
of back pain. A1 has been toned.
2:16 p.m. – Motor vehicle stop for
speed on New Ludlow Road.
Thursday, March 21
2:40 p.m. - Caller states he came home
and found his TV missing.
3:50 p.m. - Caller states he found some
bullets and wants to turn them into the
police.
Belchertown Recreation Department offering spring activities
BELCHERTOWN – There is still time to register
for softball/Sandy Koufax baseball. The Recreation
Department is currently still looking for players for the
third/fourth, fifth/sixth, seventh/eighth grade softball
teams and the13/14 year old baseball program. If you
live in Belchertown or a neighboring community that
does not offer these programs please call the Belchertown
Recreation Department at 323-0419 to inquire.
STINGRAYS: Have fun improving your swimming
skills and learning new strokes. The Stingrays team is
part of the Pioneer Valley Swim League. Swim meets
usually last three to four hours. For kindergarten through
12th grade (kindergarten and first grade swimmers will
be evaluated). The season runs from April 22 to the end of
July. Practices are held on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Sunday. Participants are requested to practice
three days per week. Cost is $175 per child, three child
same household $85.
COOKING CRAZE: Boys and girls, grades fifth and
sixth will cook a brunch to eat and a dinner to take home.
They will also learn to bake a traditional dessert for their
family. Some recipes will be prepared, cooked and sampled,
while other recipes are prepared, cooked and sent
home ready to eat. This cooking class is offered Monday,
April 15 (April vacation) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Teen
Center. The cost is $35. Registration deadline is Thursday
April 11.
SAFE SITTER: Safe Sitter is a medically accurate,
hands-on class that teaches you how to handle emergencies
while home alone or caring for children. You will learn
what to do when a child chokes, safety for you the sitter,
how to call for emergency help, babysitting business skills,
basic child care skills, such as diapering and feeding, and
how to entertain children and keep them safe. For boys and
girls ages 11 to 13, Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Cost is $55 and includes supplies. Registration deadline
is Thursday, April 25. Space is limited.
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.
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, April 20, 27,
May 4 and May 11. Refer to the website for level descriptions.
(level 1-10:15 to10:45 a.m., level 2-11 to 11:30 a.m.,
level 3-11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) The cost for levels 1 and
2 is $30, level 3 is $35. Space is limited.
BEYOND BOUNDARIES FITNESS: Beyond
Boundaries Fitness is designed to get you fit and motivated
to stay fit. This program provides the participants
with one hour of fun, intense physical exercise, under the
direction of fully qualified and licensed fitness instructors.
Two days a week involve a variety of exercise ranging
from strength and interval training to cardiovascular
and core conditioning. In addition, there will be team
activities that will physically and mentally challenge the
participants. Trainers cater to all fitness levels. For age 16
to adults (parental signature required under the age of 18)
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Editorial
Put those thumbs away
Imagine closing your eyes for five, even three seconds
while you are driving. Think that notion is
crazy Why would anyone close their eyes while
driving You could risk going off the road, or even
worse, a crash. Why would anyone want to risk their
own life, or the life of another operator Well that’s
exactly what people are doing when they decide to
check a text while driving.
Apply the same idea of closing your eyes while driving
to what you are actually doing when texting and
driving. You may not be closing your eyes physically,
but you are taking them off the road for multiple seconds,
which is too long. It’s enough time to drive off
the road, cause a crash, even take a life.
We’ve all heard it before, but it doesn’t seem to stick.
There are campaigns after campaigns to encourage drivers
to nix texting while driving, but are we just ignoring
them now There are still people all over the roads
texting and driving - even cruising down the highway at
speeds reaching 80 mph. Maybe we are becoming too
comfortable with the idea of “it won’t happen to me.”
What has to happen for the texting to stop
There are applications for iPhones and other smartphones
that restrict drivers from receiving a text while
a vehicle is in motion. These apps are targeted at teen
drivers, but it isn’t just the teens that are only texting
and driving. Adults can often be seen with their phones
in front of their faces while driving as well – clearly
texting or even checking a Facebook, Twitter or
Instagram account. It may be time for all phones to be
equipped with something that would inhibit a text from
coming through while the vehicle is in motion. There
must be a technology for that.
And, just to be clear, checking a text or online
account is still not okay or safe while at a red light or
stop sign. It is still considered texting while driving,
which is now illegal in the state of Massachusetts.
Don’t take the risk, put those phones down and thumbs
away.
If you are tempted to check your phone for a text
or notification alert while you are traveling, try one of
these options for making sure you remain safe and the
phone remains away:
• Put the phone in your back seat. If it is out of reach
you will be less tempted to reach for it.
• Turn it off. If you need to make an emergency
phone call you could always pull over and turn it back
on.
• Put it in your purse, zip it up and put it on the floor.
Out of sight, out of mind.
• Lock it up in your glove compartment. Many vehicles
have locking glove compartments that need the
ignition key to unlock it. If you are driving you won’t
be able to unlock it to get to the phone.
• Last but not least, if you can’t trust that you won’t
reach for the phone – put it in your trunk.
It’s time that adults as well as teenagers get serious
about not texting and driving. Put your phones down
and those thumbs away!
FROM OUR FILES
by Cliff McCarthy
From 70 Years Ago (April 2, 1943):
ADDED BUS SERVICE
“Walter E. Ballou, of Ware, who operates the bus line from
Gilbertville to Belchertown, connecting in many instances
with the Holyoke line, has added a late-night bus on Sundays
and holidays which will leave Ware at 10:30 p.m. It leaves
Belchertown to return to Ware at 10:55. This bus will accommodate
those patronizing the movies. It is announced that all
Ware-Holyoke buses will stop at the State School. Consult
their ad in this issue for the complete schedule.”
APRIL FOOL DANCE TONIGHT
“The Junior and Senior classes of the High School will
hold an April Fool Dance, Friday, April 2, at 8:30 p.m. in
Memorial Hall.
This dance and one to be held later in the month will take
the place of the annual Junior-Senior play, which will not be
given this year on account of lack of transportation, etc.
A group of young men from Westover Field will be the
guests for the evening.
Plans for the dance are being made by Irene Puta
and Robert Jackson of the Junior class and Josephine
Antonovich, Judith Dickinson, and Alice McKillop of the
Senior class.”
From 40 Years Ago (March 29, 1973):
PATHFINDER PLANS 330 STUDENT OPENING
“Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School,
the four-town facility nearing completion in Three Rivers,
is expected to open in September with 330 students Grades
See FILES, Page 7
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
OPINION
Letter
Shriners appreciative of
Leprechaun Plunge
To the Editor:
Shriners Hospitals for Children-Springfield extends our
deepest gratitude to Luke Brunelle of Brunelle’s Marina,
South Hadley, and Leprechaun Plunge for Charities
Committee for the outstanding job they did in organizing
the fourth annual Leprechaun Plunge for Charities held on
March 10. What an awesome event!
Sponsors, spectators and plungers alike contributed to
the event’s success, raising $90,000 benefiting six deserving
charities! Shriners Hospital is grateful for the tremendous
support we received with more than $54,000 donated
to the hospital!
Special thanks to Janice McCullough and the Shivering
Shamrocks Team of McCarthy’s Pub, Belchertown. Their
“pot of gold” totaling nearly $19,000 was designated
to benefit the children at our Springfield Shriners
2013 Turley Election Policy
This newspaper will print free self-submitted statements
of candidacy combined together in a special issue on April
18. All candidates running in both contested and uncontested
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SEE MORE LETTERS ON PAGE 7
Hospital. Once again McCarthy’s Pub has the privilege of
displaying the Pub Challenge Trophy for year 2013!
We wish to thank the entire community for their generosity
of enthusiasm, spirit, and treasure. It is the generosity
of these gifts that enable us to provide expert pediatric
orthopedic care to the children we serve, regardless of their
ability to pay.
Do you know of a child who might benefit from our
services at Shriners Hospital Parents can call 413-735-
1234. If you would like to see first hand how your dollars
are being used, please call Donor Development at 413-787-
2032, to arrange a tour of our facility.
On behalf of the Board of Governors, staff, and especially
our patients and their families at Shriners Hospitals for
Children-Springfield, Thank you for creating a successful
and memorable event.
And yes, Team Shriners will be back to plunge again
next year!
Karen R. Motyka,
Development Officer, Donor Development
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Springfield, MA
Belchertown, Granby
&
Amherst
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Letter
Leather and Lace
Ball a big success
To the Editor:
Team Jessica would like to thank
the following people for their generosity
in donating their time and expertise
to make the First Annual Leather
and Lace Ball on March 2 a huge
success: D.J. Shenn - Steven Henn for
his amazing DJ service and always
popular photo/video booth, Shocker,
Pioneer Valley H.O.G. Chapter#2191,
Harley Davidson of Southampton,
Trantolo and Trantolo and Kimberly
Allen-Realtor.
We would also like to thank all
the individuals and businesses who
donated all the great Chinese Auction
items and all who attended and dance
the night away with us. And last but
not least, Jack Drawec who organized
this great event. We raised over
$3,500 at the Leather and Lace Ball,
which puts us one step closer to our
goal of building Jessica’s Boundless
Playground. Please follow our progress
on Facebook at Team Jessica, Inc.
Belchertown Ma or at www.teamjessicaonline.com.
Monica Panek
Secretary, Team Jessica
Belchertown, MA
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
Come join us at
Hope United Methodist
Church “on the common”
Route 202, 31 Main
St., Belchertown. Sunday
school is for all ages, preschool
– adult from 9 to
9:45 a.m. Sunday worship
service is at 10 a.m. with
fellowship time immediately
following the service.
Bible study is on Tuesdays
at 9:30 a.m. Hope’s Place,
“A Free Meal” is held on
the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m.
The Sunday worship service is recorded
and can be viewed on Charter Channel 5
that same Sunday evening at 7 p.m.
Our Mission: Guided and empowered
by the Holy Spirit, our mission is to
know God, experience and share God’s
love as shown to us in Jesus Christ. 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
or call the church office 413-323-7584.
Church office hours as of April 2, 2013 are
Tuesday thru Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.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.
FILES | from Page 6
9 through 11, according to Paul Ahern,
superintendent-director. Student applications
are available at high schools in the
four regional towns -- Palmer, Monson,
Belchertown and New Braintree.
Ahern said the $3.4 million school,
now 70 percent complete, will open with
a full Grade 9 and 10 and a partial Grade
11. There will be no senior class the first
year. Applications will be considered from
students entering Grades 9 through 11 in
September.
In succeeding years, Ahern said, most
students will enter Pathfinder as freshmen,
although a few applicants for other grades
will be considered to fill student vacancies
that occur during the year. The school is
designed to accommodate 450 students,
Ahern said.
Located on a 52-acre tract bordering the
Ware River and Route 181, Pathfinder will
offer 10 vocation-technical study programs.
Both boys and girls are eligible for courses
in agribusiness, culinary arts, drafting, and
cosmetology and health. The last two are
primarily for Grades 11 and 12.
Designed mainly for boys are courses in
automotive mechanics, carpentry, electricity
and machine shop. A Pathfinder student’s
time will be split evenly between shop
or laboratory work and academic studies
designed to bolster understanding of theories
and principles of his career choice. A
full extra-curricular program of activities,
in cluding sports, is planned.”
FLOWER SHOW TO MARK
GARDEN CLUB’S BIRTHDAY
“’A Time to Remember’ will be the
theme for the Belchertown Garden Club’s
25th anniversary flower show to be held
April 25 from 2 to 9 p.m. in the Methodist
Church, Main Street.
Floral exhibits will be judged in three
divisions -- decorative, horticultural, and
club, with most classes open to public competition.
Rules and other information are
available through the club. Mrs. Howard
Atkins is club president.”
From 15 Years Ago (April 2, 1998):
BEAVER SAFETY POSES
PROBLEMS FOR TOWN
“A compromise was reached between
the Conservation Commission and about a
dozen disgruntled residents last week when
members of the commission and Director
of Public Works Steve Williams proposed
a tempo rary solution to a potential dam
overflow situation on Bardwell Road off
Chauncey Walker Street.
The dam, which is home to beavers, and
other wildlife, had a critically high water
level three weeks ago, and was in danger
of overspilling. Such overspill could
flood nearby roads, and according to the
Springfield Water Department, could leak
into a nearby reservoir and contaminate the
city’s drinking water supply. According to
the commission, the level of the dam has
risen two feet since last fall, and another
foot of water would cause a crisis situation.
But when town workers went to
lower the water level, local residents
attest that three feet of water were removed,
threatening the beaver popula tion that lives
at the darn.
Seeking a short-term compromise to
the situation, Conservation Commission
members, Williams, and concerned residents
agreed to mark a level on the dam
last Tuesday for town workers to maintain,
that would be agreeable to both the town
and the beaver population. Commission
members are still working on a long term
solution to the flooding problem.”
MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP
“Do you like music Do you like to play
music Do you just like listen ing to music
The Belchertown Senior Center will begin
a Music Appreciation Group starting
Monday, April 6, at 10 a.m. at the Senior
Center. The Music Appreciation Group will
get together and play their music favorites.
If you haven’t played an instrument in a
while or would like to learn, please stop by
and join us. Russ Clement, a Belchertown
resident and former trumpet player with
many big bands such as ... the Tommy
Dorsey Band, Radio and T.V. Broadcasting
Band for the United States Marine Corp.
will be at the Senior Center to answer
questions and show you how easy playing
music really Is. Russ will teach the very
basics of table drumming which helps with
rhythm for various kinds of music such as
waltzes, swings, fox trots, and Latin. For
information, please feel free to call Barbara
Cummings.”
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Belchertown
meetings
Wednesday, March 28
• 6 p.m. – Council on Aging at Senior
Center
PLAYING AROUND
Monday, April 1
• 7:30 p.m. – Board of Health at Town
Hall
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.
Turley Publications photo submitted
Eileen Fraga won big at states.
Local girl
wins at states
BELCHERTOWN - Eileen
Fraga, a member of the competitive
girls gymnastics team at
Daggett Gymnastics of Agawam,
took first place in the 8-yearold
division for Level 5 with a
total all-around score of score of
37.00 during the United States
Gymnastics Association sanctioned
Massachusetts State Girls
Meet at Holyoke Community
College March 10.
Fraga, who is in her first year of
competing with the Daggett team,
scored 9.250 on vault, 9.100 on
balance beam, 9.250 on floor exercise
and 9.400 on the uneven bars.
Umpires needed
for Little League
BELCHERTOWN – Umpires are
needed for Belchertown Little League.
Candidates can be either male or female,
15 years or older. Contact Tom Curto at
413-544-1761 to apply.
Salon-a-thon
will benefit
Griffin’s Friends
BELCHERTOWN - On April 11 from
12 to 5 p.m. “Looks to Kill Salon,” owned
and operated by Jodi Turek, 40 Daniel
Shays Highway in Belchertown, will be
hosting a “Salon-a-thon” with all proceeds
to benefit Griffin’s Friends.
The mission of Griffin’s Friends is “to
bring moments of joy to courageous kids.”
Appointments can be scheduled by calling
413-323-9280. For more information on
Griffin’s Friends and what they do, please
visit, www.griffinsfriends.com.
PLEASE recyle
THIS NEWSPAPER
Turley Publications photos by David
Henry, sweetdogphotos.com
During a Granby fifth
and sixth grade basketball
tournament in
Chicopee at Szlats last
week Samantha Michon
tried her luck at some
shots while Natalie Matz
got caught entertaining
with cartwheels.
Wing Memorial Hospital
Centennial Gala
of the
Party of the
Century
For more information on tickets
or sponsorship opportunities, visit
www.wing100.org or call 413.283.1172
Help us celebrate our
100th birthday!
Join us for a fun-filled evening of dinner,
dancing, and entertainment!
Friday, April 19, 2013
7:00 pm Cocktail Hour
8:00 pm Dinner
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Tony Lema Drive

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Teen Center to host
egg hunt March 30
BELCHERTOWN - Join the Teen Center for a day of
family fun. There will be a bake sale, treats, music, dancing,
balloons and lots of fun for all. The Belchertown Teen
Center will be having an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March
30 at 11 a.m. All children 10 and under are welcome.
Arrive early and bring your own camera to have a picture
taken with the Easter Bunny. The cost is $4 each child and
you can buy tickets at the Recreation Department.
Stroke and osteoporosis
screenings coming to town
BELCHERTOWN – Residents living in and around
the Belchertown community can be screened to reduce
their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. St. Francis
Catholic Church will host Life Line Screening on April 4
at 10 Park St. in Belchertown.
Nancy Arbo of Lancaster attended a Life Line Screening
and said, “Thank you for giving me my husband back.”
Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions
such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm,
abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries
in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A
bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also
offered and is appropriate for both men and women.
Packages start at $159. All five screenings take 60 to 90
minutes to complete. For more information regarding the
screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-
1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening.com.
Pre-registration is required.
PROPERTY | from Page 1
ties at this time, however. Selectman Kenneth Elstein
said members of the Housing Needs and Assessment
Committee had collaborated with Habitat for Humanity.
The non-profit organization provides affordable housing to
people in need.
Elstein said Habitat for Humanity should be allowed to
appear before board members to make a presentation and
possibly make an offer.
One site is located at 205 Federal St. and is assessed at
$136,000. A house is located on the site. The second property
is located at 61 South Washington St. It is assessed
at $148,000. However, the structure there is dilapidated
and would need to be razed, Brougham said. He added the
Federal Street site is likely to draw interest.
Board of Selectman George Archible opposed the
amendment to the motion that named the parcels off-limits
until Habitat for Humanity’s presentation.
Archible noted the properties should be able to command
the highest offer possible at auction in the interest of
town finances.
Board members approved the amendment in a four to
one vote, with Archible voting against. The motion to liquidate
the properties passed unanimously.
Brougham said he brought the issue to board members
because last week the Finance Committee had questioned
why the properties hadn’t been sold yet.
Selectmen briefly discussed if now is the time to begin
selling the property, noting it appeared the housing market
is beginning to turn around and may be even better in the
future. Many of the properties have been off the tax rolls
for close to the year.
Habitat for Humanity will appear before selectmen at
their Monday, April 8 meeting to make a presentation.
DREAM | from Page 1
At the age of nine, Allen was diagnosed as having
an arachnoid cyst on the optic nerve behind her right
eye, causing painful headaches, pressure, and eventually
visual problems. She would have to undergo major
brain surgery to have the cyst removed; a stressful and
terrifying ordeal for her entire family. Allen recalls sitting
in the neurosurgeon’s office at Boston Children’s
Hospital as the doctor explained to her parents the three
different surgical options for removing the cyst.
“It’s not until you really invest
yourself in a subject that you see
what you’re really capable of.”
– BREANNA ALLEN, BHS SENIOR
“It was terrifying listening to the neurosurgeon talk
about the surgery, but at the same time I found it very
interesting that all three options could have a positive
outcome,” said Allen. That moment was a game changer
for Allen; sparking her interest in neuroscience, a
subject she never knew existed prior to her ordeal.
“She went through many emotions,” said her mother,
Kimberly Allen. “The strength she had prior to and
after surgery is admirable. I personally could have never
been as brave as her. Prior to her surgery, she decided
she wanted to be a pediatric neurosurgeon. Nine and
a half years old and she knew what she wanted to be
when she grew up. It took me until I was 34.”
As part of her BU application essay, Breanna Allen
wrote eloquently about the moments leading up to and
just after her six-hour brain surgery, and how the surgery
has impacted her life. The following is an excerpt:
“I believe that I learned more about myself and who
I want to become in those six hours of darkness and the
next six months of recovery than I ever thought possible.
I learned at an early age the importance of fear, of
perseverance, of overcoming obstacles, and I’m incredibly
grateful for that. It also instilled in me a passion
for helping others, for showing strength and providing
comfort whenever and wherever I need to, and it initiated
my desire to become a pediatric neurosurgeon.”
Considering that Breanna Allen had the cyst removed
just days after her 10th birthday, one might expect this
17-year-old to speak ruefully and with melancholy
about such a stressful and scary experience. However,
Allen speaks with enthusiasm and excitement about her
journey since the surgery.
“I look back on my surgery and I’m thankful,” said
Allen. “I wouldn’t know what I’d do with my life
BOOK SALE | from Page 1
of items for each sale. Korhonen said the bi-annual sale
offers up new selections each time – with nothing at all
being carried over from the previous sale.
“We have a lot of books to begin with each time,” he
said, adding that the library is already taking donations
for the fall sale.
Because everything is new each sale there is never a
guarentee with what titles will be available. The sale has
also varied in what is most popular – depending on what
is donated. Korhonen said there have been years when
sci-fi is most popular or autobiographies. This year the
“how to” and “do it yourself” books seemed to be the
most popular items donated. The romance section always
has the largest selection though.
The all-volunteer driven book sale first started in 1977,
the year the Friends were incorporated, with just a oneday
of sale on the library’s lawn. The books were laid out
on blankets sorted in just two groups – children and adult.
The group hoped for just a couple hundred dollars. Now
Turley Publications photo submitted
Breanna Allen in her senior photo.
if it weren’t
for Boston
Children’s
Hospital. It’s
not until you
really invest
yourself in a
subject that
you see what
you’re really
capable of.”
Breanna
Allen has
found over
time that
she’s capable
of quite
a lot. Aside
from pursuing
her dream
of becoming
a neurosurgeon,
the
BHS senior is
an active member of the Belchertown community. She has
been involved with the Knights of Columbus since age 11,
she actively participates with her family fundraising for
Jessica’s Boundless Playground, she is a member of BHS
Buddies, and she has been a team captain for Quaboag
Valley Relay for Life for the last five years. She also
enjoys playing on the lacrosse team.
“No one can tell you that you can’t do something,” said
Breanna Allen. “You have to have confidence in yourself.
My mom told me I could achieve whatever I wanted.”
To say Kimberly Allen is proud of her daughter’s early
acceptance to BU may be an understatement. “I have
happy tears every day,” said Kimberly Allen. “Over the
years I have taught my kids (especially the girls) to get
a great education and take care of themselves. To never
depend on anyone. To have control of their life. Seeing my
children take that advice and set goals is very rewarding to
me. Boston University was everything Brea wanted.”
How do big dreams come true Aside from hard work
and determination, Breanna Allen encourages students to
seek out the help and advice of adults in their lives to help
them attain their goals. She said that BHS guidance counselor
Maggie Folli went above and beyond to guide her
through the application process.
And Breanna Allen’s big dreams don’t stop with her
acceptance to BU. This inspiring BHS senior already has
more long-term goals in her sights.
“Someday I hope to go to Africa as a medical resident
and be able to help out,” said Allen. “And my life goal- to
build schools and orphanages in Africa.”
the book sale appears to be more like a bookstore and
will take in thousands of dollars to be used by the library.
Korhonen said in the past the money has been used for
a new photocopier, part of the library renovations and for
the children’s programs.
“All the proceeds are strictly used for the library,” he
said.
The giving doesn’t stop at the close of the book sale
however. Each sale the left over books are donated
to organizations in need. Korhonen said this year the
books were being divided among a number of nonprofits,
including a charter school, Reader to Reader,
Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Hampden County
Correctional Center.
“We don’t throw out any books,” said Korhonen.
Mary Zajchowski, of Ludlow, was at the book sale on
Friday for senior discount day. She said it was the first
time out to the sale and she was very impressed by the
collection. She was spotted in the romance section.
“My daughter brought me out today and told me that
this is the section for me,” said Zajchowski. “She’s right.”
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Turley Publications photos by Aimee M. Henderson
Trainees practice getting a dignitary away during an ambush.
TACTICAL | from Page 1
had already participated in tactical
EMS with STS Consulting. The
Chicopee based company is operated
by Eric A. Stratton and provides
tactical medical training for
high-risk situations for all levels
of responders, ranging from first
responders to police, fire, paramedics
and more.
During last week’s course the
21 participants learned traumatic
airway management as well
as used night vision while performing
medical care. They also
used remote survey options such
as a quad copter, Throwbot and
Remington Eye Balls to survey
a scene from a distance. On day
three the group was put through
different scenarios that required the
use of air soft rifles and handguns.
According to Chapman the different
scenarios are meant to be as
close to a real situation as possible.
He said a lot of them are based on
true events, such as the shooting
involving former Congresswoman
Gabrielle Giffords.
“These sort of incidents do
happen around our nation – even
in small towns,” said Chapman.
“Something like this can happen
anywhere.”
Chapman said he believes public
shootings, such as the ones that
took place in Aurora, Colorado
and Newtown, Connecticut, have
become more prevalent in the past
few years compared to 20 to 30
years ago.
“More and more and more people
are getting injured each time,
because it’s the shooters goal to
outdo the previous shooter,” said
Chapman. “When you have 20 to
30 patients – that will stretch any
emergency service.”
Chapman said the jobs of police
officers and emergency service
workers are beginning to overlap.
He said in the past police officers
have always relied on medical
responders to go in and treat a person,
but now that is changing.
“These classes are teaching
police officers the tactics to save
a life in the first few minutes,” he
said. “There’s a hope that we never
have to use these skills, but it’s a
reality that it can happen anywhere.
No community, no department, no
town is immune to it.”
Mark Robins, an instructor for
STS Consulting, lead the training
for using night vision scopes
while performing medical treatment
to a patient. The participants
were placed in a pitch-black room
where they had to locate a victim
and perform the necessary medicine
on them. The only vision they
had was the green glow, with distorted
depth of field, through the
single night vision scope attached
to their helmets.
“This is just another tool for
them to use,” said Robins. “This
training is valuable because it
gives them a chance to use these
tools and get use to them before
they have to actually use them in
the field.”
Robins said it is necessary to
perform medicine in the dark
sometimes because if a responder’s
position is given away it could
compromise the treatment the victim
receives.
Participants also had the opportunity
to extend their senses
through using different robots to
help survey a scene. The trainees
got to throw Remington Eye Ball
cameras, Throwbot remote control
cameras and see a quad copter fly
through a scene.
“Usually when we are treating
a patient they are right in front
of us, but there are times that we
may not be able to physically get
to them,” said senior staff instructor
for STS Consulting Zachary
Smith. “We can still use our senses,
but at a distance with these.”
On the final day of training the
participants were armed with airsoft
rifles and handguns. They set
up different scenarios in which
there was an ambush on a delegate
as well as other scenes that
involved shootings and gun-shot
victims that needed treatment.
Stratton, director for STS
Consulting, said each station set
up during the training was meant
to portray the worst possible situation.
He said the training is a
way for first responders to learn to
work together to provide the best
care as fast as they can.
“We make the worst possible
environment for them, so in a
good environment they can perform
even better,” said Stratton.
Stratton and STS Consulting
will be returning a number of
times to Belchertown and the
Swift River Sportsman’s Club in
the next few months for additional
trainings. To learn more about
STS Consulting visit the website
at www.tactical-ems.com.
Thomas Rondeau, of the Hampden County Sheriff’s Department, intubates a manikin while
instructors Jeff Olmstead, captain at Amherst Fire, and Lisa Foley, a paramedic and of STS
Consulting, look on.
Trainees learn about using different machines during
dangerous situations to help with seeing and hearing
more of the scene, including using a quad copter.
Scott Chapman, of Belchertown Fire/EMS,
works on a pig trachea.
Wes Rork, of AMR and South
Hadley Fire District No. 1, tosses a
“Throwbot” into a scene.
Trainees learn to perform medicine in an intense situation.
The women of the Advanced Tactical EMS course gather for a quick photo before the next
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Belchertown United
Congregational Church
Holy Week schedule
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
SNUGGLED IN
Thursday, March 28
7 p.m. - Maundy Thursday. Gather in the sanctuary to
witness and participate in the Last Supper with Jesus and
his disciples.
Friday, March 29
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Good Friday. The sanctuary will
be open for quiet reflection on the death of Jesus. Scripture
appropriate to the day will be available on the Communion
table.
Sunday, March 31
6 a.m. – Easter morning. At Quabbin Tower, gather with
people of faith who have waited with you through these
days of preparation and celebrate the risen Son in song and
prayer!
9:30 a.m. - In the sanctuary, come celebrate the risen
Son in song and prayer with family and friends. Alleluia!
College prep workshop at
Clapp Memorial Library
BELCHERTOWN - College-bound high school students
and their parents can get answers to their questions
about standardized tests for college admission, such as the
SAT and ACT, at a free workshop at the Clapp Memorial
Library.
Educational Consultant Sally J. Wendt, Ph.D., will present
“Standardized Tests and College Applications - 10
Common Myths” on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Topics
covered will include how tests are used for college admissions,
what the tests measure, and how to prepare for them.
A list of useful resources will be provided.
Wendt is the founder of Appletree College Advising in
Amherst and has over 12 years of experience as a psychology
professor and academic advisor assisting college students
with their academic and career planning. The library
is located at 19 South Main St. For more information, call
the library at 323-0417.
SENDING
A SIGN
Karen Sayword
Sims and her partner
raised heir
granddaughter,
Ashley, since she
was a baby. When
Ashley was a little
girl they loved
to take her outside
and go walking
around the fields
and woods on their
Turley Publications photo submitted
property in Leyden. When Ashley didn’t want
to walk anymore they would jokingly tell her
before they picked her up that if she didn’t walk
they would have to leave her in the tree with the
owls and she would be their owl baby. The family
lost Ashley to a tragic death in December 2012;
she was just 22 years old. About a month ago,
still stricken with the sadness of her loss, Karen
asked Ashley if she could give her some kind of
sign, to let her “mana” know she was somehow
still with her. This is the sign she got when she
went to her kitchen window that morning – an owl
starring in at her!
Turley Publications photo submitted
These two baby foxes enjoy the sunny weather recently. Send your wildlife photos to ahenderson@turley.com.
UMass-Amherst announces dean’s list
AMHERST – Dean of Students
Enku Gelaye has announced the
names of students who qualified for
dean’s list for the 2012 fall semester
at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst. In order to qualify, an
undergraduate student must receive a
3.5 grade-point average or better on
a four-point scale. Below is a list of
local students who were named to the
University of Massachusetts Amherst
dean’s list.
Amherst
Aaron L. Rubin, Aaron William
Goslee, Adam J. Hever, Alexander
David Bilodeau, Alyssa Rae Pirrello,
Amanda N. Lawall, Andrew Brown
McGavern, Ankur Sheel, Arianna
Renee DeMinico, Arielle Lindsey
Andler, Ashley K Boudrow, Ashley
Lauren Veasy, Audley P Robinson,
Austin Michael Barnes, Balaj Rai,
Benjamin, Stubbs Waldman, Blake
C. McKnight, Brittney Ann Figueira,
Burt P Tucker Jr., Caitlin, Margaret
Eddings, Cameron Joseph Theodore
Gemmell, Cameron Lee Manderfield,
Caroline Cummings, Casey J.
Baker, Christopher P. Kane, Colin J.
Brandon, Daniel Quan Winn, David
A. Fine, David E. Posner, David Lee
Choi, David Pierce Gamliel, Deanna
REC DEPT. | from Page 5
on Tuesday and Thursdays from 5:30
to 6:30 a.m. from March 26 through
April 18 (eight classes). Cost is $125.
Registration deadline is the Thursday
Lombardi, Dong Yeop Shin, Elaine
K. Stoneham, Elana Miriam Kleiman,
Elizabeth Baumhoff, Elizabeth E.
Coyne, Emily Mae Hustus, Erica
Anne Bynarowicz, Erin Buckminster,
Erin Margaret Keifer, Eva Marie
Laznicka, Francis Jhoan Goyes,
Gabriel Kadry El Sebae, Gizem
Arslanbas, Heather Elizabeth Foley,
Henry P. Dunn, Ian, Paul McCracken,
Irina A Showalter, Isaac Han, James J
Rutter, Jeannie Rose Hakala, Jeffrey
Chen, Jessica Hope Saperstein, Jessica
Yvonne Lachut, Joanna Michelle Tan,
Jonathan Lawrence Berke, Jonathan
P. Maciejewski, Julianne Jablonski,
Julianne M Riva, Kacey K. Boos,
Karl Olaf Grette, Karla M Rasche,
Kaylin Jacqueline Trychon, Kelley
Mathewson Jewell, Kelsey Judith Ann
Welborn, Kieran T. Ryan, Kirsten E
Lindsmith, Krishna Sireesha Madala,
Laurajean Jarnagin, Lauren R. St.
Pierre, Lee L. Cusolito, Levi M.
Schmitt, Matthew D. Dornfeld, Megan
J. Lieff, Meghan E. Mahony, Michael
McCloskey, Michael Tracy, Michelle
Kim, Mikaela Holme-Miller, Naomi
Thespina Keezing, Nicholas Conlon,
Nicholas J Rodrigue, Nicolas Zac
Reyes, Noah, Christian Macdonald,
Olivia Irene-Strycker Newcomb,
Olivia Jade Latorre, Olivia, Sophia
Wrobel, Peter J Adams, Rachel Dara
Freid, Rahmah Binti Mohamad
Pauzi, Raphael Hugo Leopold,
Rebecca Marie Cann, Rebecca Sarah
Moverman, Rebecca, Tayler Cottman,
Richard A. Cabral, Robert Straight,
Rudi Ottariano, Ryan M Lawson,
Ryan Mark Howe, Sam William
Andrewes, Samuel Elad Kamlarz,
Scott T. Pinson, Shoshana Roberts
Weiner, Sofya Vorotnikova, Sophia
Ann Greene, Stephanie Rose Brunet,
Sukhjit Kaur, Tara Lynn Fredenburgh,
Terri M. Chai, Vishal Anand Shetty,
Wanqing Zhao, Wisiani Wijaya,
Yangwook Kim, Yevgeni V. Levitzky,
Zihang Yu, Zoe Talkin, Amber L.
Theriault, David N. Shamula, Di Lin,
Henrique Delfino Almeida Alves,
Katherine Mary Reynolds, Katie
R. Craven, Ki Fung K Sit, Michael
S. Spahr, Priscilla P Gomes, Salim
Michel Farah, Storie E. Libby,
Veronika Shamova, Carol M Ross
Belchertown
Alexia Catherine Ronnau, Amy V.
Fitzgerald, Andrew Waikheng Huynh,
Anthony J. Colapietro, Chengyan Hu,
Daniel M. Leary, Ethan J. Minott,
Haley Veronica Chauvin, Heather
See DEANS LIST, Page 13
before the class starts.
ART IN THE AFTERNOON
NINTH GRADE TO ADULTS:
Multi-cultural, multi-media explorations
in artistic expression for students
ninth grade through adults. Drawing
and painting; still life drawings exercises
and interpretive paintings from
master works. On Wednesdays, April
3, 10, 17 and May 1 from 3:30 to 5
p.m. Cost is $70 per session, includes
materials. Registration deadline is
Saturday before the program starts.
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The Library Loft
Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer
We are celebrating our
10th year at the Schoolhouse Commons.
Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons,
we will be open on Fridays beginning in September.
Our New Hours
Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm • Thurs. 10am - 4pm
Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am - 4pm
Hope to see you there
Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public
Library or the Library Loft during open hours.
Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books.
We accept books only in good, clean condition.
For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100
Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library

Kindergarten registration
continues at Cold Spring
BELCHERTOWN - Kindergarten registration for the 2013-
14 school year was held recently at Cold Spring School in
Belchertown. Did you forget Were you out of town Not
sure if your child meets the requirements for kindergarten.
Do you have questions about registering a child Contact the
Cold Spring School office at 413-323-0428 between the hours
of 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
If you need to register your child, please go to Cold Spring
School as soon as possible to register your child so the staff
can start planning for next year. Let’s start the registration
process for getting your child ready for a wonderful kindergarten
experience
Scholarships available
through local club
The Polish Junior League of Massachusetts has
announced that it will be awarding scholarships again this
year. Scholarships will be awarded to undergraduate students,
and one scholarship will be granted to a graduate or
returning student.
To be eligible, persons must meet the following criteria.
Undergraduate Scholarships:
1. Must be of Polish heritage.
2. Must be in second year or higher in an accredited college,
university or diploma nursing school
3. Must have a permanent address in Western
Massachusetts
4. Must have never received a scholarship from the Polish
Junior League of Massachusetts
Graduate or non-traditional student: Josephine Karwoski
Memorial Scholarship:
1. Must be female and of Polish heritage
2. Must be currently enrolled or accepted to a graduate
degree program, or a non-traditional student returning as an
undergraduate student at an accredited institution.
3. Must have a permanent address in Western
Massachusetts.
Selection is based upon financial need and academic
achievement. To request an application, please send a selfaddressed,
stamped envelope and your written request to:
PJL Scholarship Chairperson, 162 1/2 Main St., Apt. #3,
Indian Orchard, MA 0111.
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EDUCATION
Belchertown School Lunch menus
COLD SPRING AND
SWIFT RIVER SCHOOLS
Students may choose between school lunch or
grab and go each day. Grab and Go’s for the month
of January include: Mondays: cereal, 4 ounces of
juice, one ounce of American cheese, package of
whole wheat goldfish and 4 ounces of yogurt,
Tuesdays: bagel with cream cheese, jelly, four
ounce lowfat yogurt, turkey roll-up, Wednesdays:
yogurt parfait (made with six ounces of lowfat
yogurt, granola and fruit), with two-pack of goldfish
cookies, Thursdays: ham and cheese on whole
wheat roll, package of whole wheat snacks, four
ounces of 100 percent juice, Fridays: cereal, cheese
stick, yogurt, four ounces juice, package of graham
crackers. All grab and go’s come with veggies, fruit
and milk.
Monday, April 1: Chicken nuggets, brown rice,
corn, green beans, cranberry sauce, fruit sorbet,
milk
Tuesday, April 2: Mozzarella sticks, marinara
sauce, sweet potato, broccoli, whole wheat breadstick,
pears, milk
Wednesday, April 3: Whole grain French toast
sticks, sausage, carrots, cucumbers, syrup, strawberries
with topping, milk
Thursday, April 4: Hamburger on a whole wheat
roll, lettuce and tomato, oven fries, vegetarian
baked beans, cucumbers, peaches, milk
Friday, April 5: Sal’s fresh whole wheat pizza,
corn on the cob, broccoli, All sports bites, mixed
fruit, milk
CHESTNUT HILL COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Students may choose between school lunch or
a cereal bowl, four ounces of juice, one ounce of
DEANS LIST | from Page 12
M. Minott, Ian Gardner Fox, Jon H.
Midler, Jordan Elizabeth McConnell,
Kaitlyn Marie Burdick, Karin A.
Walz, Kenneth R. Voisine, Linda G.
Sickler, Lindsay N. Moriarty, Manish
Kanchan Patel, Mariah Bernard,
cheese stick and a four ounce yogurt. The alternative
also comes with all fruit, vegetables and milk
that come with the main meals of the day.
Monday, April 1: French toast sticks, sausage,
syrup or soft warm whole wheat pretzel, cheese
sauce with cucumbers, carrots, warm apple slices
with topping, yogurt, milk
Tuesday, April 2: Beef ravioli or mozzarella
sticks with carrots, broccoli, whole wheat breadstick,
mixed fruit, milk
Wednesday, April 3: Pasta, meat/marinara
sauce, cheese or scrambled egg and cheese breakfast
wrap, potato rounds with Caesar salad, green
beans, peaches, milk
Thursday, April 4: Roasted chicken, mashed
potato, stuffing or macaroni and cheese with
cranberry sauce, mixed vegetables, sweet potato,
fruit sorbet, milk
Friday, April 5: Sal’s fresh whole wheat
pizza, bag of whole wheat Goldfish or hotdog
on a whole wheat roll, oven fries with vegetarian
baked beans, celery sticks with dip, pineapple
chunks, milk
JABISH BROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Students may choose between school lunch or a
salad meal each day.
Mariola Jadwiga Letowska, Martha
D. Wheeler, Mingze Wang, Monika
M. Normand, Robert Jacob Annis,
Rudy Mitchell Cassidy, Sarah Taylor
Slade, Serena Agnes Koharu Forrest,
Timothy Michael Jones, Tracy L.
Hosley
Monday, April 1: Pizzeria pizza or grilled cheese
on whole wheat bread with fun size bag of Doritos,
tomato soup, pickle stick, vegetables with dip,
pineapple chunks, fresh fruit, milk
Tuesday, April 2: Chicken nuggets, fried brown
rice with mixed vegetables or Sloppy Joe on whole
wheat roll, oven fries with carrots, green beans,
peaches, fresh fruit, milk
Wednesday, April 3: Taco salad, brown rice, lettuce
and tomato, cheese, salsa or barbecue grilled
chicken on a whole wheat roll, oven fries with broccoli,
black bean and corn salad, apple and cucumber
salad, pineapple chunks, fresh fruit, milk
Thursday, April 4: Chicken pot pie or cheese
quesadillas, lettuce and tomato, salsa, sour cream
with chicken noodle soup, pears, fresh fruit, school
baked cookie, milk
Friday, April 5: Personal pizza or tuna on a whole
wheat roll, lettuce and tomato with bag of whole
wheat Goldfish, Caesar salad, apple and cucumber
salad, mixed fruit, milk
BELCHERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
Salads with a variety of protein choices are
made every day. Fresh fruit is available everyday.
Monday, April 1: Grilled teriyaki chicken dippers
or chicken nuggets with fried brown rice with
mixed vegetables, corn on the cob, whole wheat
breadstick, sweet potato, pineapple chunks, fresh
fruit, milk
Tuesday, April 2: Baked potato bar, vegetarian
chili or taco bar with black bean and corn salad,
broccoli, peaches, fresh fruit, milk
Wednesday, April 3: Hamburger on a roll, lettuce
and tomato, potato wedges, pickles, mixed
vegetables, school baked cookie, pears, fresh fruit
or choice pasta bar with Caesar salad
Thursday, April 4: Meatball grinder on a whole
wheat roll or chicken pattie on whole wheat roll,
lettuce, tomato with oven fries, baby carrots, fresh
fruit, milk
Friday, April 5: Personal pizza, bag of whole
wheat Goldfish, garden salad, vegetarian baked
beans, pears, fresh fruit, milk or sandwich bar
Granby
Aislinn Joanille Galloway,
Ashley N. Smith, Carolyn Jean
Timm, Dylan James O’Donnell, Ian
Garrick Stock, Jason M. Smigiel,
Jesse Lee O’Donnell, Joshua Vincent
Civelli, Katie L. Callahan, Kevin R.
Shewmaker, Max Edward Traunstein
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Belchertown Senior Center
PROGRAMS:
Wii Bowling
First Thursday of the month at 10:30 a.m.
Join us to try your hand at this fun game. Even if you
have never played this is a great way to try it out and see
how really easy it is. This game can be played standing/sitting
in a chair. They will meet the first Thursday of the
month at 10:30 a.m. for some fun at the “lanes.”
Learn to play American Mah-Jongg
Every Friday at 12:15 p.m.
Join in the fun with volunteer Joanne Byrnes as she
teaches you to play American Mah-Jongg. The group will
meet every Friday at 12:15 p.m. (right after lunch). If you
haven’t had lunch at the center this is a great time to come
for lunch and then play hard! Reservations are needed for
lunch and then stay and play!
‘Argo’ movie of the year
Wednesday, April 3 at 12:30 p.m.
Based on real events the dramatic thriller “Argo”
chronicles the life or death covert operation to rescue six
Americans which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran
hostage crisis focusing on the little-known role that the
CIA & Hollywood played. A plan so incredible it could
only happen in the movies!
Spa day
Tuesday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a relaxing morning at the senior center.
Pathfinder Regional cosmetology students will be here to
pamper us all. They will be offering manicures, pedicures
or a hair set. The cost is free but tipping is encouraged.
Call today to make an appointment as space is limited
Palliative care presentation
Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m.
What is Palliative Care and how does this approach
help patients and their families cope with serious illness
While sometimes confused with end of life care, palliative
care is a way to help patients and their families manage
serious illness - for example cancer, liver failure, chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiac disease such
as congestive heart failure. Join Dr. Jeffrey Zesiger, M.D.,
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
SENIORS
Medical Director of Palliative Care of Cooley Dickinson
Hospital and Maureen Groden, RN, MS, CHPN, Hospice
Manager on the April 10 at 11 a.m. This information is
important to help people understand what palliative care
is, how it differs from Hospice care, and how the team
approach to care assists with managing symptoms and
supports people and their families during a time of serious
illness. We will discuss how to identify and clarify goals of
medical care and advance directive planning.
Plan for the retirement you want
Wednesday, April 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
For the baby boom generation, a lot has changed in a
very short time! Where once many were perhaps more
confident about reaching retirement goals, the economic
crisis has left people wondering how long it could take to
recover and if their retirements savings can fund the 20
to 30 year retirement they envision. Join David Farnham
(Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor) on Wednesday,
April 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to find out how you can better
prepare for the retirements years. Join us for a discussion
which will tap into current thinking among retirees and can
help you plan your way forward. It is necessary to enroll
in this free program. Call 323-0420.
Five Wishes by Western M A Hospice
Thursday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Hospice Services of Western Massachusetts will offer an
informative session on Aging with Dignity’s “Five Wishes”
program to help people think about what they would want,
and help get those conversations started. People need to
start talking – let their doctors and loved ones know their
wishes before there is a crisis!
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Monday, April 1: 10 a.m. Osteo, 11:30 a.m. Bridge,
11:45 a.m. Yoga, 12 p.m. Blood pressure check, 12:30 p.m.
Wii Bowling, 12:30 p.m. Hand and Foot, 2 p.m. Flex and
Tone, lunch: breaded chicken
Tuesday, April 2: 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, lunch: shepherd’s pie
Wednesday, April 3: 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 “Argo,” lunch: lasagna
Thursday, April 4: 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, 12:15 p.m. Save money, 12:30 p.m. Bingo, 1:30
p.m. Tai Chi, lunch: roast turkey
Friday, April 5: 9:30 a.m. Yoga, 9:30 a.m. Pitch, 9:30
a.m. Knitting, 12:15 p.m. America Mah-Jong, 1 p.m.
Nickel Nickel, 1:30 p.m. Zumba Gold, lunch: fish sticks
Granby Senior Center
DAILY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, March 27: 9 a.m. Newsletter Assembly
Day volunteers needed, lunch at noon: meatloaf with gravy,
1 p.m. Fun Cards
Thursday, March 28: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Foot Care by
appointment, 10 to 11 a.m. Osteoporosis Exercise Class,
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic, lunch at
noon: sweet and sour pork, 1 p.m. Line Dancing
Friday, March 29: 9 a.m. Cribbage Group-New
Members Welcome, lunch at noon: salmon Boats with dill
gravy, noon to 1 p.m. Representative Ellen Story, 1 to 3
p.m. “A Matter of Balance”
Monday, April 1: 10 a.m. Osteoporosis Exercise Class,
11:30 a.m. McDuffie entertainment, lunch at noon: beef
burgundy with egg noodles
Tuesday, April 2: Lunch at noon: veal patty with gravy:
12:30 p.m. - Quilting and Needle Work-New members
welcome
LUNCH:
Lunch is served daily at noon. Reservations must be
made by noon the day before. The suggested donation is
$2.25 for people over 60. Call 467-3239 for reservations.
Transportation is available.
PROGRAMS:
A Matter of Balance - Managing Concerns About
Falls: Granby Senior Center, Fridays, 1 to 3 p.m. March
8, 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19 and 26. Transportation provided.
Call 467-3239 to pre-register or for more information.
See SENIORS, Page 15
Lifelong Learning Center
1455 N. Main St., Third Floor, Palmer
(413) 283-2329
Website: www.topfloorlearning.org
NEW! HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING
Is your high school student in need of a Reading, Writing or Math tutor
Call our Director of Adult Literacy to discuss how we can help. (413) 283-2329
SURVIVORS' BRIDGE
This group is for women who are or have been affected by domestic violence.
Community funding enables Survivors' Bridge members to take
FREE classes in computer instruction, math, reading and journal writing.
Top Floor Learning also provides referrals to a support group.
ADULT LITERACY PROGRAMS
Reading/Writing/Math and ESL
Volunteer Tutors ALWAYS Needed!
Reading, Writing, Math
One to One Tutoring
This individualized program centers
on the needs and goals of learners in
reading, writing, and math.
English as a Second Language
One to One Tutoring
For learners of English who speak
NO English or very little English
English as a Second Language
Conversation Classes
For learners at an Intermediate or Advanced
level who would like more opportunities
to converse in English.
Classes January 22- May 28
Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 noon
$95.00
ESL Volunteer Tutors Needed!
Citizenship
For learners of a second language
who would like to become U.S. Citizens.
NEED TO TAKE THE GED
Top Floor Learning provides a complete package of GED services
for adults who are 16 or over and who have left high school.
GED Official Half-Length Practice Test (FREE)
Call Gail at (413) 283-2329 to make an appointment.
CONDUCT YOUR BUSINESS HERE!
Does your business need a nearby training center or meeting space
TFL facilitates: • Meeting space • Wired computer lab, seats 8 plus instructor
station. LCD projector and screen available. Full suite of Microsoft 2010
software installed • Kitchen facilities • Wifi available throughout the space
Wide range of morning, afternoon and evening hours available.
Fees begin at $30/hour. Free parking included.
For more information on the above programs,
call the Director of Adult Literacy at (413) 283-2329.
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Calendar of Events
SOAKING IN THE SUN
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.
Saturday, March 30
FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE: A
basic firearms safety course will be held
Saturday, March 30 at the Knights of
Columbus, 460 Granby Rd., Chicopee.
Class is from 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The
cost is $85 per person which includes light
refreshments and lunch. This class is a
prerequisite for those wishing to apply for
a license to carry or FID card. Class size is
limited. First come, first serve. Last date to
reserve a spot is March 23. Please contact
the course instructor, Kevin Joslyn at 543-
3505.
EGG HUNT: Join the Teen Center for
a day of family fun. There will be a bake
sale, treats, music, dancing, balloons and
lots of fun for all. The Belchertown Teen
Center will be having an Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30 at 11 a.m. All children
10 and under are welcome. Arrive early
and bring your own camera to have a picture
taken with the Easter Bunny. The cost
is $4 each child and you can buy tickets at
the Recreation Department.
Sunday, March 31
EASTER BREAKFAST: There will be
an Easter breakfast at the Union Church of
Christ at 51 Center St., Ludlow on March
31 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Continuous serve
buffet of pancakes, bacon, sausages, scrambled
eggs, fruit and assorted pastries. Tickets
are $7.50 and are available at the
door. The Easter raffle fundraiser will be
drawn after the 10 a.m. service at 11 a.m.
The winner need not be present to win.
This event is open to the public. Please
call Jo Condon at 413-427-6963 with any
questions.
Tuesday, April 2
WRITERS 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, April 2, 7
to 9 p.m. at The Elevens, 140 Pleasant St,
Northampton. Contact Jacqueline Sheehan
at 413-582-0661.
Wednesday, April 3
COLLEGE PREP WORKSHOP:
College-bound high school students and
their parents can get answers to their questions
about standardized tests for college
admission, such as the SAT and ACT, at
a free workshop at the Clapp Memorial
Library. Educational Consultant Sally J.
Wendt, Ph.D., will present “Standardized
Tests and College Applications - 10
Common Myths” on Wednesday, April 3
at 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 4
ARTIST RECEPTION: “Tribal
Pageantry: Sing Sings of Papua New
Guinea,” a photography exhibit by Amy S.
Dane, will be on view from April 2-29 at
the Burnett Gallery on the second floor of
the Jones Library in Amherst. The public
is invited to a reception on Thursday, April
4 from 5 to 8 p.m. This has been timed to
coincide with the Amherst First Thursday
Gallery Walk.
Friday, April 5
OPEN STATE/MIC NIGHT: The
Belchertown United Church of Christ (Park
Avenue, Belchertown), will be hosted an
Open Stage/Open Mic night on Friday,
April 5, at 7 p.m. in the church. Interested
musicians can contact Chuck Myers at 413-
687-4965 for details, and should arrive at
6:30 p.m. so that a performance schedule
can be arranged. A donation of $5 is suggested
for those attending.
Saturday, April 6
VERNON LODGE OPEN HOUSE: On
April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vernon Lodge
will be open to the public anyone interested
in information on becoming a Mason is
encouraged to come. Lodge members will
be there to give tours and answer questions.
The lodge is located at 1 Main St.,
Belchertown.
PTO FUN RUN: On Saturday, April 6,
rain or shine, the CSSR PTO will hold their
third annual Family Fun 5K Run/Walk. The
5K will follow the same route as last year,
having its start and finish at Chestnut Hill
Community School (CHCS), 59 State St.,
Belchertown. For those who have yet to
register for this fun, family oriented, and
community-wide event; the clock is ticking
to get that free T-shirt with registration. To
register for this year’s run, go to www.css-
Turley Publications photo submitted
Leo Bee spotted this fox on his front porch on Eagle Heights. Send
your wildlife photos to ahenderson@turley.com.
rpto.org to download a registration form or
register online with RaceWire. Sponsorship
and vendor forms are also available on the
PTO website.
HUGE CRAFT FAIR-FUNDRAISER:
A huge community Craft Fair-Fundraiser
sponsored by the 16 Acres Lions Club
of Springfield will be held at the East
Longmeadow Senior Center, 328 North
Main St., East Longmeadow on Saturday,
April 6from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This shoppers’
paradise will include many crafters
from the local area. Crafts will include
jewelry, chocolates, hand crafted items,
home-made breads and much, much more!
The Lions Club will be selling raffle tickets
for three lottery tree prizes of $100,
$50 and $50 to benefit the many programs
of the Community Survival Center
in Indian Orchard and the Massachusetts
Lions “Journey for Sight” which is looking
for a cure for Macular Degeneration
and Diabetic Retinapothy. Food will be
provided by Gus & Paul’s Bakery and Deli.
Free admission and free parking for all
shoppers. Vendors needed. If you would
like to join us, please call Claudette at 413-
783-4929 or Blanche at 413-737-1311 for
more information.
Tuesday, April 9
SONGBOOK: Enjoy jazz standards from
the Great American Songbook, as well as
some original pieces, with Too Human in
concert on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the
Woodbury Room of the Jones Library.
Thursday, April 11
SALON-A-THON: On April 11 from 12
to 5 p.m. “Looks to Kill Salon,” owned and
operated by Jodi Turek, 40 Daniel Shays
Highway in Belchertown, will be hosting a
“Salon-a-thon” with all proceeds to benefit
Griffin’s Friends.
The mission of Griffin’s Friends is “to
bring moments of joy to courageous kids.”
Appointments can be scheduled by calling
413-323-9280. For more information on
Griffin’s Friends and what we do, please
visit, www.griffinsfriends.com.
Saturday, April 13
DINNER DANCE: The St. Mary’s Men’s
Guild will present “The Skidmarks” on
April 13 at the Church Hall, South Street,
Ware. This is the first dinner dance of the
spring season. A pork chop dinner will be
served at 6:15 p.m. followed by dancing
from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. For tickets contact
the rectory at 413-967-5913 Monday
through Thursday, 8 a.m. to noon. Ticket
cost is $17 each. Reservations must be
made for this affair.
SMALL PRESSES: Small Presses -
Big Ideas: Join three local publishers -
Jan Freeman (Paris Pess), Steve Strimer
(Levellers Press), and Susan Kan (Perugia
Press) – as they discuss the world of small
press publishing. A Straw Dog Writers
Guild Craft Workshop, Saturday April 13,
10:30 to noon; Lilly Library, Florence.
See CALENDAR, Page 34
SENIORS | from Page 14
Meet Rep. Story: Representative Ellen Story will be at
the Senior Center on Friday, March 29 from noon to 1 p.m.
to meet with Granby residents.
Musical entertainment: April 1 at 11:30 a.m. students
from the McDuffie School will at the Senior Center to provide
musical entertainment.
Music from the Andres: Thursday, April 18 at 11:30
a.m. Etienne Perley will be our musical guest and will
entertain us with “ Music from the Andes” from his recent
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Registration is now open for the spring 2013 lacrosse season. Boys and Girls from
1st to 8th grade are encouraged to participate. Beginners are welcome. Please visit the
BLA website at www.belchertownlacrosse.org and select the Registration link on the
right hand side of the banner just below the header. The entire registration process is
online. The season will start in late March depending on the weather and field
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A hopping
good time
BELCHERTOWN – The VFW Post
8428 hosted their second annual Easter
Egg Hunt for local children last weekend.
After enjoying a lunch of hot dogs
and soda, children were given the opportunity
to decorate hard-boiled eggs that
the club provided. Some of the children
were assisted by their parents to search
the grounds of the VFW for more than
1,000 eggs that had been put outside
on their behalf. The children were then
invited back inside to meet the Easter
Bunny and take a guess at the number
of jellybeans inside of a jar. The VFW
would like to thank those that came out.
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
Turley Publications photo submitted
Kim and Kate Rivera decorate Easter eggs during the annual Easter Egg
Hunt at the VFW Post 8428.
Learn to identify
local bamboo
fishing rods
PELHAM - Rick Taupier, bamboo fishing
rod restoration specialist and 30-year
collector, will educate the audience about
fishing rods made in Pelham and Montague,
and also will inform listeners as to how to
identify rods that have no labels. The class
will take place at the Pelham Historical
Society, Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m. The
public is welcome. Go to the Ramsdell
Room of the Community Center of Pelham,
2 South Valley Road, Pelham. For information
call Linda Campbell Hanscom at
323-7377.
Local American Legion Post 239 installs new officers
BELCHERTOWN - American Legion Post 239,
Belchertown recently installed new officers. The American
Legion District 2 Installation Team performed the ceremony,
led by District 2 Commander Walter White. The
District 2 team is comprised of representatives of American
Legion Posts from Hampshire and Franklin Counties.
The ceremony recognized the outgoing officers and paid
respects to members who passed away during the past
year. Past-Commander Keith Poulin was recognized for his
previous five years of service as commander. He was also
recognized for his duty as Master of Ceremonies at the
Belchertown Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day ceremonies
as well as the Quabbin Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony
for the past five years. Hulmes Transportation was recognized
for outstanding community support of the American
Legion. Ed Gallerani was presented with a certificate for
50 years of active membership. Ray Janke was selected
as Officer of the Year and John Toutant was selected as
Member of the Year. Three World War II veterans: Harlan
Whitcomb, Kenneth Hodge and Don Slessler were recognized
for their active involvement in the post.
The Legion meets monthly on the first Wednesday
of each month at 7 p.m. from September to May, in the
Freedom Center located in the building located directly
behind the Belchertown Senior Center. The post is seeking
new members. Anyone with an honorable discharge from
military service is eligible to join.
The Belchertown post hosts an American Legion baseball
team, sponsors students to Boys and Girls State as
well as the Student Trooper Program. Students who are
BELCHERTOWN OFFICE
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to produce news and/or feature stories of local interest.
Must be able to cover evening meetings. There is flexibility in
the schedule but applicants must be dependable, mature,
possess professional-level people skills, have passed a college-level
journalism class and be able to meet strict deadlines.
Photography skills and own camera a plus. We pay
freelancers a flat rate by story and photo. We will consider
less experienced applicants but must have proven writing skills.
Three writing samples required. Send with resume to:
The Sentinel, Editor Aimee Henderson,
PO Box 601, 1 Main St., Suite 100, Belchertown, 01007
Or e-mail directly to ahenderson@turley.com
Newly installed officers for American Legion Post 239 are seen taking their oath of office from District
2 Commander Walter White. They are, from left, Tom Kubacki, Peter Praisner, John Toutant, Ed
Gallerani, Don Slessler, Gerry Desilets and Ray Janke.
Belchertown residents and interested in these programs
should contact their guidance counselor at the high school
they attend. Post 239 also recognizes Belchertown High
School graduating seniors who have enlisted in any military
service. Certificates of recognition and a Military
Commitment Grant are presented to these students at the
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Call between 10am and 2pm
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Senior Awards Night at Belchertown High School. The
legion also presents an annual Flag Day program at the
elementary school.
For information on joining the American Legion or the
programs provided by the legion, please Ray Janke at 323-
0409.
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Local teens participate
in 30 Hour Famine
By Michelle Charron
Turley Correspondent
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 PAGE 17
GRANBY
STUDENTS GO HUNGRY
SOUTH HADLEY – According to World
Vision, a child dies from hunger-related
causes every 13 seconds. That’s as many
as 7,000 children younger than five killed
every day due to disease and hunger-related
causes, many of which are preventable but
exacerbated due to malnutrition.
Recently local teens from Belchertown,
Granby, Amherst, Northampton, South
Hadley, Easthampton, and Southampton
participated in the 30 Hour Famine in an
effort to tackle these startling statistics and
make a difference in the lives of other children
around the world. Sponsored by World
Vision, the 30 Hour Famine is a program
which allows teens to experience hunger
firsthand, while learning about global hunger
and raising money to combat malnutrition
and hunger worldwide.
Fifteen teens from Stony Brook
Community Church in South Hadley,
alongside 10 teens from College Church in
Northampton, took part in the famine. The
teens started their famine at lunchtime on
a Friday and then met up at Stony Brook
Community Church for an overnight.
During their overnight, the teens learned
about world hunger and played educational
games to give them a better understanding
of issues facing children and families
in underdeveloped countries, as well as
the tough decisions those families have to
make to survive; such as finding food and
clean water.
“One purpose of the 30 Hour Famine is
to give them a world view outside of themselves,”
said Aimee Gould, a parent and
one of the organizers of the event. “It gets
them to grapple with the tough questions,
and apply the things they believe, and think
about how their beliefs change the decisions
they make.”
Gould explained that the famine also
gets the teens involved in the community.
The next day the teens broke up into three
groups and participated in three different
service projects. According to Gould, one
group went to the South Hadley food bank
to volunteer their time and help out.
“Many of the teens didn’t know there
was a food bank in South Hadley,” said
Gould. “I think it’s great for them to have
eyes for others in need in their communities.”
Another group visited with residents at
Wingate in South Hadley. The teens played
games with the residents and one teen went
room to room playing her violin for the
residents who could not leave their room
to join in on the games. A third group took
time to provide child care for some young
Turley Publications photos submitted
From left, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Carol Gould, and Clara Hartley of Granby, along with Maddie McCullah of South
Hadley answer quick decision questions about survival and culture in underdeveloped countries during the 30 Hour
Famine.
Belchertown teen Marissa Shaw (left) and group leader Renee Sapp work
on an icebreaker game during the 30 Hour Famine.
families in the community. Later the groups
reconvened at the church and shared their
experiences with each other about the service
projects. Gould said many of the teens
said they enjoyed their time at Wingate and
would like to arrange another visit there in
the future.
The teens broke their famine at 6 p.m.
on Saturday with a simple meal of soup
and bread. Gould said many of the teens
were still processing how they felt about
the famine, but after learning about the
struggles of children and families in other
countries many of the teens came away
thankful for simple things such as running
water, and clean water at that.
Noah Gould, 15, of Granby, participated
in the famine. He said it was difficult to be
hungry, but the activities made it easier.
“I thought it was a really good way to
help kids because you get to feel what they
feel by being hungry. And it’s something
you can do to help by raising money,” said
Noah Gould.
As part of the 30 Hour Famine, the teens
did their own fundraising. According to
Aimee Gould, the teens from Stony Brook
raised more than $2,000 for this year’s
famine. This is a pretty good chunk of
change considering that every $30 raised
can help feed and care for a child for one
month, according to World Vision. Since
the 30 Hour Famine began in 1992, the
total number of children under five who die
each day has plummeted from 40,000 to
around 20,000, said Gould.
For more information about the 30
Hour Famine, which has a national famine
date set this year for April 26-27, visit
www.30hourfamine.org.
Snuggle time at the Granby Public Library scheduled for Wednesdays
GRANBY - Snuggle Time Lapsit at the Granby Library
will take place on Wednesdays April 17, 24, May 1 and 8
at 10:30 a.m. It is the perfect time to bond with your baby
and make new friends. Pre-register for the four-week series
by contacting the library.
Read, sing and learn fingerplays in 20-minute sessions
with your baby. Spend time playing and interacting with
other adults and babies afterwards.
Baby lapsit times are designed to encourage early literacy
development in very young children from 4-18 months.
One adult lap per bay is required! Space is limited.
LEGAL NOTICE
BID #2013-01 – SALE OF TOWN OWNED SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Town of Belchertown will receive sealed bids labeled “SALE OF TOWN OWNED SURPLUS EQUIPMENT” at the
Offi ce of the Board of Selectmen, Finnerty House, One South Main Street, P.O. Box 670, Belchertown, Massachusetts
01007, until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. At that time all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bid forms and additional information on the listed vehicles/equipment can be obtained at the Offi ce of the Board of
Selectmen (413-323-0403) or Department of Public Works (413-323-0415). All bids must be submitted in a sealed
envelope.
1 – 40’x 70’ +/- Metal Building (Morton-type building)
1 – 190’+/- Tall Metal Communication Tower
1 – 1986 Ford Dump Truck
1 – 1995 Ford F150 Pickup Truck
1 – 1997 Ford Taurus (Four Door)
1- 1984 Lindsey Air Compressor (Model 125Q)
1 – 1999+/- Snyder (yellow) 2,500 Gallon Storage Tank*
1 – 2005 Manufacturer Unknown (white) 2,500 Gallon Storage Tank*
*used for brine (road salt)
The successful bidder(s) must pay in full within ten (10) days by cashier’s check, at which time the vehicle/equipment
will become the possession of the successful bidder. The Board Selectmen reserves the right to reject any and/or all
bids and to award the contract in the best interest of the Town of Belchertown. Vehicles are offered in “Salvage” or
“Parts Only” Condition.
Gary L. Brougham, Town Administrator
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
GRANBY
Sanchez, Lewinski named ‘Teachers of Excellence’
By Michelle Charron
Turley Correspondent
GRANBY – The Granby School
Committee recently recognized local teachers
Gilda Sanchez and Jamie Lewinski as
“Teachers of Excellence” during the March
11 school committee meeting. The award
is sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon
Charitable Foundation, which strives to
reward excellence in teaching and education
in western Massachusetts.
“Gilda and Jamie are just a reflection
of the quality of teaching we have in
Granby,” said Superintendent of Schools,
Dr. Isabelina Rodriguez.
Gilda Sanchez, second grade teacher
at West Street School, began her career
in education 13 years ago; teaching in
Holyoke for six years before coming to
the Granby School District. Granby almost
missed out on this elementary education
teacher though. According to Sanchez,
she always wanted to be a teacher; however,
she was discouraged from becoming
a teacher while in college. She went on to
become an accountant, explaining she did
well as an accountant, however, found she
felt unfulfilled. Inspired by her husband,
she went back to school to become certified
in elementary education and says she has
no regrets.
“I absolutely love what I do now. I look
forward to seeing my students every day.
It is so rewarding to motivate them and
inspire them to be independent learners,”
said Sanchez.
“Gilda is one of the most loved teachers
by her students, colleagues, and parents
alike,” said Dr. Rodriguez. “Anyone can
walk into her room and see why she won
this award; she is an excellent teacher.”
“It is such an honor to be recognized,”
Turley Publications photo submitted
Superintendent Dr. Isabelina Rodriguez joins East Meadow Principal Jonathan Cavallo, award recipient Jamie
Lewinski, Granby Jr./Sr. High Principal Peter Dufresne, and Dr. Kimberly Merrick, director of pupil services.
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said Sanchez. “I love what I do and I try
to do the very best I can, but I can’t say
I deserve it all myself. I’ve gotten great
ideas, resources, and materials from other
teachers, which enriches the students’
experiences. I feel humbled. I know there
are so many deserving teachers.”
Jamie Lewinski, ESL teacher for the
Granby School District, shared similar
sentiments about receiving the Grinspoon
Teacher of Excellence award. Lewinski
explained that she was shocked, yet very
grateful to be the recipient of such an
award, saying that she spends a great deal
of time in the classrooms with the homeroom
teachers. She credits their teaching
abilities and willingness to collaborate with
her about student needs as to why she is
able to do her job well.
Lewinski also said that as the ESL
teacher for the district, she teaches at East
Meadow School as well as at Granby Jr./
Sr. High School. Lewinski feels it is a
real advantage to teach across the district
because she is able to build relationships
with students and their families as they go
through school, and tailor instruction to the
GRANBY - The Granby Cultural
Council has announced awards for cultural
programs in town. The grants were awarded
from a pool of funds distributed to Granby
by the Massachusetts Cultural Council,
a state agency that supports public programs
and educational activities in the arts,
sciences and humanities. Granby Cultural
Council is part of grass-roots network of
329 local councils. Decisions about which
activities to support are made at the community
level by a board of municipally
appointed volunteers. A total of $4,783 was
awarded to the following:
• David Neil, The Jazz Bones - Music
Concert
• Dinosaur Statue Project
• Friend’s of Granby’s Elderly, Inc. -
Summer Concert
• Granby Arts Project - Oklahoma!
• Museum of Fine Arts Trip, Boston
needs of her students.
“Jamie is an excellent example of what a
teacher for limited English speakers should
be,” said Dr. Rodriguez. “She is sensitive,
hardworking, and an advocate for her students.”
Lewinski said her job is very rewarding
because she sees it as an integral part of
building a community. Lewinski explained
that with 26 active ELL students, it can be
difficult to provide quality services within
a limited timeframe and budget. However,
Lewinski says, “You just have to think outside
the box.”
According to the Harold Grinspoon
Charitable Foundation, candidates for
this award must be certified by the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts and demonstrate
professionalism through excellence
in teaching practices, his/her own professional
development, good attendance on
the job, and enthusiasm for teaching and/or
working with children. An awards dinner
will be held April 25 at the Log Cabin restaurant
to celebrate all of the award recipients
from the Pioneer Valley.
Local grants awarded for Granby
• Springfield Symphony Orchestra -
Springfield Symphony Hall
• The Marble Collection, Inc. (TMC)
• Tim Van Egmond - Folksinger &
Storyteller
If you are considering becoming a member
of this dynamic organization please
contact
Sue Bennett, Granby Cultural Council
Chair, at 413-467-9397. Specific guidelines
and more information about the Local
Cultural Council Program are available on
the web at www.mass-culture.org/lcc_public.asp.
The Granby Cultural Council will seek
applications again in the fall. Information
and grant materials will be available at the
Granby Town Hall, Granby Public Library,
West Street School, East Meadow School,
and Granby Junior/Senior High School.
Completed grant applications are due by
Oct. 15.

Turley Publications photo submitted
Local man completes
basic training
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Air Force
Reserve Airman Aaron T. Gaj graduated
from basic military training at Lackland
Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive,
eight-week program that included training
in military discipline and studies,
Air Force core values, physical fitness,
and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training
earn four credits toward an associate
in applied science degree through the
Community College of the Air Force.
Gaj is the son of Laura Gaj of Taylor
Street, Granby. He is a 2012 graduate of
Granby Junior/Senior High School.
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 PAGE 19
Turley Publications photo submitted
Vosburgh completes
basic training
US Army Spc. Alyson A. Vosburgh
graduated from B.C.T. and A.I.T. from
Ft. Jackson Army base, SC. The soldier
completed an intensive 12-week
program in Basic training that included
learning the seven army values: loyalty,
duty, respect, selfless service,
honor, integrity, and personal coverage.
In addition Vosburgh completed the
nine-week Human Resource Advance
Individual training.
Vosburgh is the daughter of William
and Maureen Vosburgh, and the sister
of Kyle Vosburgh of Belchertown.
She is a 2009 graduate of Salem State
University and a 2005 graduate of
Belchertown High School. Vosburgh
is currently stationed in Kaiserslavtern,
Germany for two years.
PEOPLE
Julie Nicoliello awarded Pioneer
Valley Excellence in Teaching
WARE - Saint Mary’s School is proud
to announce that Julie Nicoliello, the
English Language Arts Teacher was presented
with the prestigious 2013 Pioneer
Valley Excellence in Teaching Award by
the Diocese of Springfield Superintendent
of Schools, Sister Andrea Ciszewski,
Associate Superintendent Dr. Gail Furman,
Pastor Superintendent Rev. Jeffrey Ballou,
and Principal Paula Moran. Outstanding
teachers across Hampshire and Hamden
Counties are nominated by their peers
and the award recommendations are then
reviewed by a panel of educational professionals.
Nominees must be certified by the
State of Massachusetts and must demonstrate
professionalism through their excellence
in teaching practices; growth in professional
development; good attendance on
the job; and, enthusiasm for teaching and
working with children.
The Pioneer Valley Excellence in
Teaching Award acknowledges an educator’s
high degree of professionalism; subject
knowledge; effectiveness; creativity;
student impact and support for colleagues
and one award is allocated for every 1,000
students enrolled in a school system. St.
Mary’s School is recognized through their
affiliation with the Diocese of Springfield.
The award will be presented at a special
banquet held at the Log Cabin on April 25
to celebrate the successes of area teachers,
and to encourage them to remain in the
teaching field. The award provides a cash
award of $500, an engraved plaque, a threemonth
gym membership to the YMCA
of Greater Springfield and the Jewish
Turley Publications photos submitted
Community Center, grants for course
offerings from WGBY, Bay Path College,
Westfield State University, Western New
England University, Springfield College,
and other gifts. Previously, St. Mary’s
School teachers Mrs. Holuk, Mrs. McNally
and Mrs. Moran were awarded this recognition.
Nicoliello has been teaching at St.
Mary’s School since 2008 and has volunteered
as Class Advisor and Yearbook
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THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
STUDENTS SHOWCASE
‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
BELCHERTOWN – Last
weekend the Belchertown
High School Drama Club and
Belchertown Youth Players
and Singers performed the
play “You’re a Good Man,
Charlie Brown” to an auditorium
full of friends, family
and theater goers. The play,
which was originally written
in 1967 is a musical comedy
based on the characters created
by cartoonist Charles
M. Schulz in his comic strip
“Peanuts.”
Turley Publications photos by Susan Swift

THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 PAGE 21
SPORTS
BASEBALL • LACROSSE • SOFTBALL • TENNIS • TRACK and FIELD • BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Belchertown makes finals
Division 3 boys too
strong for D2 squad
Parsons finishes in
double figures
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
The Belchertown girls reached the finals in the 5th-6th grade division.
Berkshire teams
dominate
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
CHICOPEE – Once again, the
Szlats Girls Basketball tournament
was dominated by teams from the
Berkshires. All four winners of
the 20th Annual Ed Szlachetka
Memorial Basketball Tournament
came from that area.
Each year the Chicopee basketball
community hosts this
weeklong tournament of girls
basketball, so named after Ed
Szlachetka, who was instrumental
in bringing about the opportunity
for young girls to play and enjoy
basketball in Chicopee. The tournament
began in 1994.
Play began on Monday, when
the round robin games started.
The tipoff was moved to
Wednesday due to the extended
season of the Chicopee High
girls team, which played in the
state semifinals on Monday. The
venues were: Chicopee High,
Chicopee Comp, Chicopee
Academy, Stefanik and Bellamy.
That continued through Saturday
when 16 teams were qualified
Belchertown’s Ema LeBlanc (1) looks for someone to pass
to as she handles the ball.
for the playoffs. On Sunday, the
semifinals were played at both
Chicopee High and Comp with
four team finalists emerging from
each location. The finals started
immediately after the last semifinal
at Chicopee High.
Belchertown was a finalist in
See SZLATS, Page 26
By Nate Rosenthal
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
GRANBY – Kevin Lambert
has been a top swimmer at
Wilbraham-Monson for four
years and now he is about to
move on to the next chapter in
his career. He has been one of
the best middle distance swimmers
for the school and they are
truly going to miss his leadership.
Lambert, relatively speaking
was a late bloomer on the swimming
scene. Where most top
Turley Publications photo by David Henry
sweetdogphotos.com
Belchertown’s Zach
Parsons goes up for a shot
in the paint.
SPRINGFIELD – The
Division 2-3 Senior All-Star
teams treated their time at the
Naismith Memorial Basketball
Hall of Fame like it was a big
game experience complete with
a competitive score, strategy,
and a lot of foul calls.
It would be the Division 3
All-Stars defeating Division
2 in the end 102-79 with New
Leadership’s Joe Crapps coming
up with the big game for
Division 3. Crapps scored 19
points and had a huge second
half for Division 3.
Palmer’s Kamil Stasiowski
had a standout performance for
the Division 2 stars, combining
with normal rival Belchertown’s
Zach Parsons to get a lot key
points in the second half.
Stasiowski played very well
and led Division 2 with 18
points. He had three treys and
scored nine of his points during
the later part of the second half.
Parsons would contribute 12
points representing Belchertown,
which squeaked into the playoffs
this season. Xavier Garcia
would contribute 10 points, representing
Sabis International
Charter School.
Chris Starcum (free throw)
from Easthampton and
Stasiowski with a 3-pointer
would open the game with a 4-0
See BOYS, Page 24
Lambert completes career
at Wilbraham & Monson
level high school swimmers get
involved competitively as early
as 6 or 7 years old, Lambert did
not join a team until he was 11
years old. He got his start in
the fifth grade, when he joined
the Ludlow Sea Lions, a park
and rec team. There he learned
how much he loved the sport.
After a year and half in Ludlow,
Lambert moved over to the
Belchertown Stingrays, where
he met present Wilbraham &
Monson coach Dan Moran. He
picked up the pace somewhat
See LAMBERT, Page 23
Red squad overcomes White in All-Star affair
Turley Publications photo by David Henry
sweetdogphotos.com
Granby’s Brooke Labrie holds
the ball over her head as she
looks for someone to pass to.
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications
Sports Correspondent
SPRINGFIELD – The girls
Senior All-Star game featured a
little bit of a different work as
teams from all three divisions
were intermingled into two teams.
The result saw an 89-81 victory
for the Red team in the Girls
Senior All-Star Game last Friday
night at the Naismith Memorial
Basketball Hall of Fame, which
featured all-stars from Agawam,
Holyoke, Chicopee, Ludlow,
Palmer and Ware high schools.
Agawam’s Alycia Rackliffe,
who helped lead the Brownies to
their first playoff appearance in
several years, received the game’s
Most Valuable Player Award with
a great presence on the boards
and 14 points, including seven in
the second half to help her team
to a victory.
Rackliffe said she was very
happy to be selected to the game
and had a lot of fun.
“I felt like our team clicked
on the court,” said Rackliffe. “I
met a lot of new people here at
this game. I was not sure what to
expect, but we got a great victory
and I was really happy to get the
MVP.”
Rackliffe said she will be
attending Framingham State
College and will be playing both
volleyball and basketball.
Ava Adamopolous found herself
selected to the All-Star game
after helping lead Ludlow High
School to a resurgence in the
second half of the season that
resulted in an appearance in the
Western Massachusetts Division
1 Tournament for the Lions.
Adamopolous used her height
to score several rebounds and several
short bank shots and ended
with 11 points for the Red team.
She also was the recipient of a
Senior Scholarship Award.
“It was a really nice and
unexpected surprise,” said
Adamopolous. “I worked really
hard this season and I’m looking
forward to playing in college.”
She said being selected to the
game was a great way to cap
off the regular season Ludlow
had and is ready to move on to
Springfield College.
The girls game was very competitive
and came down to the
last few minutes with the White
team taking a 68-65 lead with
about 6:00 left in the game. The
Red team would fight back with
baskets from Adamopolous and
Kirsy Segarra (Holyoke). Segarra
hit a free throw to give the Red
team a 71-69 lead and they would
See GIRLS, Page 23

PAGE 22
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
SPORTS
Local St. Pat’s 10KRoad Race runners
HOLYOKE - The 38th annual St.
Patrick’s Day 10K Road Race took place
on Saturday, March 16.
Listed below are all of the runners from
Belchertown and Granby who finished,
along with their placement and time.
PLACE-NAME-TOWN-TIME
14 Erik Nadeau Belchertown 33:43
19 Chris Buell Belchertown 34:09
32 William Wheeler Belchertown 35:50
123 David Krause Belchertown 40:56
251 Tyler Neveu Granby 43:25
287 Anthony Sabonis Belchertown 43:53
329 William Julian Granby 44:21
333 Thomas Cadigan Belchertown 44:24
346 Andrew Burns Belchertown 44:29
347 Mark Baran Granby 44:31
410 Evan Murdock Granby 45:12
413 Richard Keating Belchertown 45:13
426 Nicolette Peterson Granby 45:25
457 Peter Ouellette Granby 45:44
458 Michael Illuzzi Granby 45:44
467 Irfan Siddiqui Granby 45:53
506 Gino Brunetti Belchertown 46:12
520 Jeff Still Granby 46:16
529 Jacob Whicare Granby 46:25
543 Daniel Laprade Granby 46:31
566 Savannah Bernardin Belchertown 46:44
623 Douglas Neveu Granby 47:15
653 Timothy Kasulinous Granby 47:31
661 Ronald Peterson Granby 47:35
679 Stephanie Isabelle Granby 47:44
683 Daniel Laduke Granby 47:45
700 Vince Hohretter Belchertown 47:51
745 Thomas Beaudry Belchertown 48:11
767 David Micka Belchertown 48:20
832 James Laduke Granby 48:48
834 Ben Charter Belchertown 48:48
876 Anne-Marie Stelmokas Belchertown 49:06
899 Chris Boyo Belchertown 49:18
909 David Johnson Granby 49:20
911 John White Granby 49:21
913 Lorrie Silano Belchertown 49:21
936 Mitchell Mercier Granby 49:28
947 Robert Johnson Belchertown 49:30
955 Nathan Carvalho Belchertown 49:38
965 Victoria Seedan Belchertown 49:42
971 Jeff Charron Belchertown 49:45
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Congratulations goes out to the girls who took part in
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They reached the championship game against
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Belchertown’s Chris Buell had the
second best time for the town as he
placed 19th in 34:09.
987 Gordon Quinn Belchertown 49:53
1001 Vanessa Pare Belchertown 49:58
1047 Jack Sarnacki Granby 50:11
1060 Zac Bail Belchertown 50:17
1105 Stefanie Tolpa Belchertown 50:28
1125 Sara McNamara Belchertown 50:35
1157 Keith Roy Granby 50:46
1193 Jannah Tierney Belchertown 50:57
1197 Nerissa Hall Belchertown 50:59
1212 Zach Siano Belchertown 51:04
1217 Cheryl Labrie Granby 51:05
1293 Daniel Cadorette Belchertown 51:28
1312 Gonen Dori-Hacohen Granby 51:34
1333 Nancy Milkey Granby 51:43
1348 Stacy Monette Belchertown 51:47
1354 Renate Messier Belchertown 51:49
1362 Elias Name Belchertown 51:52
1365 Steve Rose Belchertown 51:53
1367 Jessica Burgess Wise Belchertown 51:54
Girls 5th and 6th
grade basketball
Belchertown
William Wheeler had the third best
time from Belchertown as he placed
32nd at 35:50.
1377 David Milkey Granby 51:57
1394 Melanie Maggi Belchertown 52:03
1412 Catherine Deady Belchertown 52:08
1506 Elizabeth Bresnahan Belchertown 52:39
1555 Kim Sarnacki Granby 52:53
1563 Paul Ambrogio Belchertown 52:55
1568 Matthew Donah Belchertown 52:57
1678 Jessica Zepke Granby 53:29
1710 Sarah Gladu Belchertown 53:38
1753 James Cunningham Granby 53:47
1770 John Stelmokas Belchertown 53:50
1782 Sharon Mikaelian-vik Belchertown 53:54
1806 Rulon Anderson Belchertown 53:58
1809 Mary Seifel Belchertown 53:59
1818 Rachel Netta Granby 54:02
1874 Maria Philpott Belchertown 54:19
1902 Carol Thompson Belchertown 54:25
1942 Peter Jasinski Granby 54:34
1996 Tricia Pancione Granby 54:50
2005 Nicholas Qusnel Granby 54:53
2016 Paula Ribeiro Belchertown 54:56
2017 Nathan Laprade Granby 54:57
2050 Paul Lafleur Granby 55:03
2081 Michalas Orszulak Granby 55:15
2088 Sherry Ferro Granby 55:16
2099 Janyne Mercier Granby 55:19
2119 William Burns Belchertown 55:24
2146 Devin Galloway Granby 55:30
2147 Jennifer Krause Belchertown 55:31
2185 Martha Berrouard Granby 55:42
2189 Greg Sambor Belchertown 55:42
2195 Robert Lepage Jr. Granby 55:43
2257 Kevin Whitacre Granby 56:03
2327 Ted Cass Belchertown 56:23
2332 Deborah Bell Belchertown 56:24
2337 Kari Houle Belchertown 56:26
2350 Peter Shipman Granby 56:30
2397 Patricia Kasulinous Granby 56:39
2415 Emily Moreau Belchertown 56:43
2417 Jon Daskam Belchertown 56:44
2466 Erika Lempke Granby 56:58
2481 Diana Sands Granby 57:02
2533 James Rippa Belchertown 57:22
2555 Stephanie Wiebel Belchertown 57:23
2597 Jeannine Daskam Belchertown 57:33
2716 Catherine Nally Granby 57:57
2742 Robyn Hamel Belchertown 58:03
2761 Cynthia Badach Belchertown 58:09
2783 Carlton Roy Granby 58:14
2802 Amanda Sbriscia Granby 58:18
2806 Mary Howell Belchertown 58:20
2810 Ryan Foley Belchertown 58:21
2826 Cheryl Abert Belchertown 58:25
2830 Dennis Fitzgerald Belchertown 58:26
2841 Lauren Lapierre Belchertown 58:28
2843 Dawn Lapierre Belchertown 58:29
2844 Vanessa Begolli Belchertown 58:29
2855 Patrick Keefe Belchertown 58:31
2893 Stephen Wweatherbee Granby 58:41
2897 Lynn Saunders Belchertown 58:41
2903 Lynn White Belchertown 58:44
2910 Samantha Manitsas Belchertown 58:45
2911 Fiona Bernardin Belchertown 58:45
2912 James White Belchertown 58:45
2943 Ben Biller Belchertown 58:52
2996 Bob Stephens Belchertown 59:03
3021 Melissa Croteau Granby 59:09
3038 Jennifer Molin Granby 59:13
3051 Gail Ouimet Granby 59:17
3058 Marc Reidy Belchertown 59:18
3084 Kathy Binder Belchertown 59:24
3087 Kelley Foley Belchertown 59:25
3112 Shawn Connolly Belchertown 59:33
3124 Jonathan McCain Granby 59:35
3161 Amy McLean Belchertown 59:50
3163 Melissa Bail Belchertown 59:50
3167 Karen Laduke Granby 59:51
3170 Debra Neveu Granby 59:52
Turley Publications photos by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
Tyler Neveu, of Granby, placed 251st
overall with a time of 43:25.
Kevin Whitcare, of Granby, placed
2257th overall with a time of 56:03.
Renate Messier, of Belchertown,
placed 1354th overall with a time of
51:49.
3188 William Porter Granby 59:55
3192 Frannie Keegan Granby 59:56
3205 Emily Lynch Belchertown 59:58
3302 Crystal Lavigne Belchertown 1:00:27
3307 Kayla Tudryun Granby 1:00:29
3363 Eugene Boss Belchertown 1:00:44
3366 Josh Miller Belchertown 1:00:45
3376 Sarah Fournier Granby 1:00:46
3382 Maddie Hamparian Belchertown 1:00:48
3383 Karen Rippa Belchertown 1:00:48
3394 Michael Pandroa Granby 1:00:52
3456 Ryan Czepiel Belchertown 1:01:13
3464 Dan Walker Belchertown 1:01:15
3495 Joseph Maggi Belchertown 1:01:15
3496 Alyssa Maggi Belchertown 1:01:25
See RESULTS, Page 39

THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013 PAGE 23
LAMBERT | from Page 21
and was now swimming
year round. After three seasons,
he joined the Holyoke
YMCA team and got a
more serious exposure with
their USS program.
Lambert, who had been
in the Granby school system,
decided to go to
Wilbraham & Monson,
where Moran was now
coaching.
The training got more
intense and with that, his
times improved. Lambert’s
strengths lie in the 200-yard
freestyle where he has gone
1 minute, 50.60 seconds
and the 500-yard freestyle,
where he is at 4:55 now.
While those are his preferred
events, he does the
100-yard butterfly and an
occasional backstroke. On
the relays, Lambert either
leads off or anchors at the
end.
“I really love the laid
back approach of swimming
as compared to the
team sports,” he said. “It
is just you and the clock
and while there is intensity
about it, I really enjoy
the battle with the clock.
There is also the friendly
competition against people
that I have known for many
years.”
As a student, Lambert
is right up there, sporting
an A/B average at
Wilbraham & Monson. He
wants to become an engineer,
perhaps in mechanical.
Lambert is looking at
two schools, Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute in
New York and Roger
Williams in Rhode Island.
Both have Division 3 programs
and that is a level at
which he wants to swim.
He has been accepted at
both and is now making a
decision.
GIRLS | from Page 21
remain up through the rest of the game.
The White team would attempt to send the
Red team to the free throw line, but the Red
team was consistent and kept their lead on foul
shots.
The White team featured Marissa Koracz
from Belchertown, Meg Lynes from South
Hadley, and Brooke Labrie from Granby.
Lynes scored five points in the second half.
Labrie said the experience was fun and enjoy
the team she played with.
“It was a great time and I was really glad to
be selected,” said Labrie. “This was a great
group of girls to play with.”
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2013 SPRING varsity schedules
Belchertown
BOYS LACROSSE
Thursday, March 28 Away Westfield 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 30 Home Shepherd Hill 12 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3 Home Cathedral 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 4 Away Agawam 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 Home Amherst 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Away Monson 5 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Home Chicopee Comp 12 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 Away Holyoke 4 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Home West Springfield 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 25 Away Chicopee 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30 Home East Longmeadow 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 Home St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
Friday, May 3 Away Cathedral 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 Home Belchertown 5:30 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Home Monson 6:30 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Away Tantasqua 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 Away Northampton 4 p.m.
Friday, May 17 Home Holyoke Catholic 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 21 Away St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Thursday, March 28 Away Cathedral 4 p.m.
Monday, April 1 Home Holyoke 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 2 Home Minnechaug 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 8 Home West Springfield 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 Away Agawam 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Away Monson 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 Home Cathedral 4 p.m.
Friday, April 19 Home St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Away Westfield 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 Home Mount Greylock 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 Away Amherst 7 p.m.
Friday, May 3 Away Holyoke Catholic 4 p.m.
Monday, May 6 Away West Springfield 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Away Chicopee Comp 6 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Away Longmeadow 4 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Home Monson 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 Away Pittsfield 5 p.m.
Friday, May 17 Away St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
Friday, May 24 Home Belchertown 6:30 p.m.
BASEBALL
Tuesday, April 2 Home West Springfield 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 4 Away Minnechaug 4 p.m.
Monday, April 8 Home Holyoke 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10 Home Amherst 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Away Longmeadow 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 Away Athol 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 Away Apringfield 4 p.m.
Friday, April 19 Away Westfield 4 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Home Chicopee 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30 Away Chicopee Comp 4 p.m.
Friday, May 3 Home Ludlow 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 Away Northampton 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Away South Hadley 4 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Away Southwick 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 Home Chicopee Comp 4 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Thursday, March 28 Away Amherst 4 p.m.
Monday, April 1 Home Chicopee Comp 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3 Away Northampton 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 Home Westfield 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10 Away Longmeadow 4 p..
Monday, April 15 Home Eastlongmeadow 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 Away Agawam 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 Away Springfield 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 25 Home Cathedral 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 Home Holyoke 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 2 Home Holyoke 4:15 p.m.
Monday, May 6 Home South Hadley 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Home Belchertown 4 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Away Frontier 4 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Away Holyoke 7 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 Away Ludlow 4 p.m.
Friday, May 17 Away Chicopee 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 22 Home Palmer 4 p.m.
GIRLS TENNIS
Wednesday, April 3 Home Quaboag 4 p.m.
Monday, April 8 Away Frontier 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10 th Home Greenfield 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Home Turners Falls 4 p.m.
Monday, April 15 th Away Mohawk Trail 4 p.m.
Friday, April 19 Home Commerce 4 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Away Holyoke Catholic 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 24 Home St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 25 Away Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 st Home Pioneer Valley 4 p.m.
Friday, May 3 Away Palmer 4 p.m.
Monday, May 6 Away Chicopee Comp 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Home Frontier 4 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Away Ludlow 4 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Home Mount Greylock 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 Away Greenfield 4 p.m.
Friday, May 18 Away Turners Falls 4 p.m.
Monday, May 20 Home Mohawk 4 p.m.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Wednesday, April 3 Home New Leadership 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10 Home Putnam 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Home Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 23 Home South Hadley and Holyoke
Catholic
4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30 Home Mohawk 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 Away Commerce 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 9 Home Ludlow 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 9 Home Holyoke Catholic 5 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14 Home Sabis 4 p.m.
Granby
BASEBALL
Monday, April 1 Home Dean Tech 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3 Away Hopkins 4 p.m.
Friday, April 5 Away Commerce 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 Home Franklin Tech 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Away St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
Monday, April 15 Home Smith 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 Away Westfield 11 a.m.
Friday, April 19 Home McCann 1 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Home Putnam 4 p.m.
Friday, April 26 Away Pathfinder 3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 29 Away Franklin Tech 4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 Home St. Mary’s 4 p.m.
Friday, May 3 Away Sabis 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 6 Away Smith 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Home Monson 4 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Home Westfield Voke 4 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Away Pioneer Valley 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 Home Smith Voke 4 p.m.
Friday, May 17 Away McCann 4 p.m.
Friday, May 24 Home Pathfinder 4 p.m.
Holyoke Catholic
BASEBALL
Monday, April 8 Home Pioneer Valley 4 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Away Monson 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Away Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 18 Home Hampshire 4 p.m.
Friday, April 26 Away Ware 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 2 Home Monson 4 p.m.
Monday, May 6 Home Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 9 Home Sabis 4 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Away Hampshire 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 21 Home Ware 3:30 p.m.
BOYS LACROSSE
Tuesday, April 9 Away West Springfield 7 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Home Agawam 4 p.m.
Monday, April 29 Away Monson 4 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Away Agawam 4 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Home East Longmeadow 4 p.m.
Friday, May 24 Home Monson 4 p.m.
GIRLS LACROSSE
Monday, April 1 Home Northampton 4 p.m.
Monday, April 15 Home West Springfield 4 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Away Monson 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 Away South Hadley 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17 Away West Springfield 4 p.m.
Monday, May 20 Home Monson 4 p.m.
SOFTBALL
Thursday, April 4 Home Monson 4 p.m.
WednesdayApril 10 Away Sabis 3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 12 Home Palmer 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Away Granby 3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 22 Away Ware 4 p.m
Wednesday, April 2 Home Smith 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 Away Monson 4 p.m.
Friday, May 10 Home Central 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 16 Away Palmer 4 p.m.
Monday, May 20 Home Granby 3:30 p.m.
GIRLS TENNIS
Friday, April 12 Home Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 Away Palmer 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1 Away Mohawk 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3 Home Greenfield 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 16 Away Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Thursday, April 23 Home Palmer 3:30 p.m.
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
Monday, April 15 Away Palmer 4 p.m.
Friday, April 26 Away Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Friday, April 26 Home Putnam 4 p.m.
Monday, April 29 Away Sci-Tech 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 2 Away Hampshire 3:30 p.m.
Monday, May 13 Away Monson 4 p.m.
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Tuesday, April 2 Away Frontier 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 9 Away Palmer 4 p.m.
Friday, April 19 Away Frontier 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30 Away Monson 4 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 Away Hampshire 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15 Home Agawam 4 p.m.
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lead for the Division 2 stars.
Parsons would add a basket to make 6-
2 before Division 3 came back to tie the
score and eventually take the lead.
Paul Decker (Frontier), Matt Sulda
(Smith Academy) and Jake LeProvost (Lee)
all had big contributions in the first half as
Division 3 would build to a 33-12 lead with
10:00 remaining in the first half.
Andy Gifford represented Granby
against Division 2. He would score just
four points, but delivered a key basket early
in the game as Division 3 was building its
lead.
Gifford said he had an excellent time
playing in the game was happy to play
along so many great players that he has
actually played against in the regular season
and playoffs.
“It’s an honor to get to play here at the
Hall of Fame and to play with some many
of these guys,” said Gifford. “Joe Crapps
is a special player.”
While past games have featured a more
light-hearted feel, the Division 2-3 game
featured more of a competitive feel to it.
“We definitely wanted to go out there
and win this game,” said Gifford. “There
were college coaches watching us today.
We had a lot of talent out there. It was
definitely a special experience.”
Tank Roberson (St. Joseph’s) had 18
points and Sulda had 12 to help Division 3
get the win.
Evan Marcus from Division 2 champion
South Hadley was selected to play in the
game, but did not appear.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can
be reached at gscibelli@turley.com.
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Belchertown Recreation Department programs
BELCHERTOWN - The following is a list of sports programs
offered by the Belchertown Recreation Department.
Call 413-323-0419 for more information
Still time to register for softball,
Sandy Koufax baseball
Belchertown Recreation is still currently looking for
players in the 3rd/4th, 5th/6th and 7/8th grade softball
teams and the13-14-year-old baseball program.
If you live in Belchertown or a neighboring community
that does not offer these programs please call the Belchertown
Recreation Department at 413-323-0419 to inquire.
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.
Beyond Boundaries Fitness
Beyond Boundaries Fitness is designed to get you fit and
motivated to stay fit.
This program provides the participants with one hour of
fun, intense physical exercise, under the direction of fully
qualified and licensed fitness instructors.
Two days a week involve a variety of exercise ranging
from strength and interval training to cardiovascular and
core conditioning. In addition, there will be team activities
that will physically and mentally challenge the participants.
Trainers cater to all fitness levels.
The program is for individuals ages 16 and older with
parental signature required under the age of 18.
The program runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from
5:30 to 6:30 a.m. from March 26th through April 18 (eight
classes). The cost is $125 per person. Registration deadline
is Thursday before class starts.
Stingrays swim program,
Have fun improving your swimming skills and learning
new strokes. The team is part of the Pioneer Valley Swim
League. Swim meets usually last 3-4 hours.
The program is for kids in grades K-12, and first-grade
swimmers will be evaluated
The program runs from April 22 through the end of July.
Practices are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
Fridays and Sundays. Participants are requested to practice
3 days per week. The cost is $175 per child, with a threechild
same household paying $85.
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25. Cost is $50 per person. The bus will depart Big Y
parking lot, West Street, Ware at 7 a.m. sharp with two
dropoff sites – Rockefeller Center and Canal Street.
NYC departure will be at 6 p.m.
Checks are made to: WYF&C with a cell number
in memo space. Please include all names. Mail checks
to K. Turek, 30 Webster Road, Ware, MA 01082. Call
413-967-9154 if you have any questions.
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SZLATS | from Page 21
the 5th/6th grade A Division, losing in the
finals to Pittsfield, Boys and Girls Club,
45-30. Their game was the third on the
schedule and was a rematch of the Pittsfield
Boys and Girls Club and Belchertown of the
2012 finals won last year by Pittsfield. The
defending champions scored the first four
points on baskets by Julia-Eline Wright.
Olivia Mitchell scored four to tie, but
Wright got the lead back midway through
the half. It was still two points with 5:00
to go, but Pittsfield went on a 9-2 run to
lead by nine. It was 23-13 at the break.
Pittsfield opned it to 12 points, but Mitchell
kept Belchertown in the game, as they got it
to two at 30-28 with 6:11 to play. Pittsfield
scored the next eight points and 15 of the
final 17. Mitchell finished with 23 points
to lead all scorers. Wright had 15 to pace
Pittsfield. As they had in the previous year,
the two teams played one other in the round
robin. Pittsfield took the opener, 31-27
and then went on to win the “Black” group
with victories over St. Gabriel’s, 32-22 and
Granby 37-11 for a 3-0 record. A 31-19
win over Chicopee put them in the finals.
Wright led the scoring in the semifinals and
the last two round robins. Belchertown,
also from the ‘Black’ group, won their next
two round robin games over St. Gabriel, 37-
30 and Longmeadow 32-25. In the semifinals
they were 42-31 winners of LaCucina
of Hampden. Mitchell led the scoring in
every game, including 22 in the semifinal
win.
On Saturday at noon, the action took a
break for the Hot Shot contest, now in its
second year woith the format of the Szlat’s
athletes taking part. Emily Hasparian of St.
Francis won the 7th/8th grade competition,
while it was Ashlee Meczywor of Adams in
for 5th/6th grade
The first pairing was for the 5th/6th B
crown with Southwick and Adams going
against one another. Adams won the game
35-28, taking a lead 22 seconds in and they
never trailed. Chloe Martel sandwiched
a pair of baskets around one by Alison
Mendel and in just over a minute, it was
6-0. McKinley White got Southwick on
the board after 3:30. The teams traded
points for the remainder of the half with
White (five points) and Mendel (11 points)
doing most of the scoring for their respective
teams. Southwick scrapped their way
back and actually tied the game at 21-21
with 6:30 to go in the game, but a six-point
run by Adams and four by Mendel put them
in front to stay. A Mendel three with four
to go made it a seven-point game, giving
Adams its biggest lead. Mendel had a
big game with 25 points, while White led
Southwick with 13. Adams got to the semifinals
through the ‘A’ group, inning all three
round robin games — 37-6 over St. Mary’s
CYO; 25-16 over the Golden Knights; 33-
28 over Chicopee in overtime. They beat
‘C’ group winner Wilbraham, 34-21 in the
semifinals. Mendel led the scoring in every
game including 19 in the semis. Southwick
won the ‘D’ group with a 3-0 record, beating
Pittsfield CYC, 33-21; St. Mary’s CYO,
29-8; Golden Knights, 36-17. In the semifinals
they topped Pittsfield Boys and Girls
Club, 37-17. White scored 21 in that semifinal.
The 7th/8th B division was next with
Lee winning over St. Thomas of West
Springfield, by a 38-25 score. This game
began with Lee taking a 10-0 lead in just
five minutes, getting seven of those points
from Phyness Baldwin. Lee did not score
until seven minutes were played when,
Emily Sands made a free throw. Baldwin
answered that immediately, making it 12-
1 with nine minutes to go in the half. St.
Thomas did not score in those nine minutes
and when Madison Biasin buried a
three with 25 seconds left it was a one-point
game. Baldwin opened the second half with
a basket, but Biasin scored the next five and
amazingly, Lee was in the lead. Baldwin
tied it up, and then Brianna Hawley made
one from the line to give them a one-point
lead. Shannon Finnegan hit a three and
then another basket and Lee had the lead for
good. After Baldwin scored, Lee ran off six
more points and pulled away. Biasin got 13
of her 18 points in the second half, though
Baldwin was the game high scorer with
19. Lee went 2-1 in the ‘2’ group beating
Chicopee, 45-16, and then losing to South
Granby’s Ryleigh Cauley (24) looks
for a teammate to pass the ball to
Hadley, 32-31. They finished the round
robin with a 36-23 win over Amherst, then
got to the finals after a 36-23 win over
Golden Knights. Biasin topped their scoring
in the semis. St. Thomas was actually
1-2 in round robin play. They beat
Pittsfield CYC, 27-23 in their first game,
and then lost 40-38 to Southampton and
43-32 to Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club.
They won the semifinals in a forfeit over
St. Francis of Belchertown. Baldwin was
the team high scorer in each game played.
The 5th/6th A game was a rematch of
the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club and
Belchertown. The Berkshire team made it
a repeat with a 45-30 win. They scored the
first four points on baskets by Julia-Eline
Wright. Olivia Mitchell scored four to
tie, but Wright got the lead back midway
through the half. It was still two points
with 5:00 to go, but Pittsfield went on a
9-2 run to lead by nine. It was 23-13 at the
break. Pittsfield opened it to 12 points, but
Mitchell kept Belchertown in the game, as
they got it to two at 30-28 with 6:11 to play.
Pittsfield scored the next eight points and
15 of the final 17. Mitchell finished with
23 points to lead all scorers. Wright had 15
to pace Pittsfield. As they had in the previous
year, the two teams played one other in
the round robin. Pittsfield took the opener,
31-27 and then went on to win the “Black”
group with victories over St Gabriel’s, 32-
22 and Granby 37-11 for a 3-0 record.
A 31-19 win over Chicopee put them in
the finals. Wright led the scoring in the
semifinals and the last two round robins.
Belchertown, also from the “Black” group,
won their next two round robin games over
St. Gabriel, 37-30 and Longmeadow 32-25.
In the semifinals they were 42-31 winners
of LaCucina of Hampden. Mitchell led the
scoring in every game, including 22 in the
semifinal win.
The tournament concluded with the
7th/8th A division championship. This was
an all-Berkshire final with the Pittsfield
Boys and Girls Club beating Adams,
42-34. Both teams were also from the
“Maroon” group. For the first half, this
was battle. Pittsfield led 3-0 after two minutes,
but six straight points by Adams four
by Olivia Bresset gave them a 6-3 lead. A
five-point run punctuated by a three from
Grace Guachione made it 8-6 for Pittsfield.
With 5:20 to play they led 13-8, but Adams
came back with six and took a 14-13 lead
on a trey by Lily Kronick. They traded
points and with 5 seconds to go, Shalee
Conyers put Pittsfield back in front by a
point. Peyton Steinman scored after a minute
had passed and now it was a three-point
game. At 11:42 after a Kailynne Frederick
hoop, it was still three. Pittsfield scored
the next eight, six by Conyers and started
to pull away. With 6:30 to go Guachione
hit a three and now it was 36-23. In the
final minute a couple of Adams baskets
got it back to single digits. Guachione
and Steinman led Pittsfield with 14 each,
while Fallon Field led the Adams side with
11 points. Pittsfield beat Longmeadow,
Granby’s Nora Young dribbles the
ball up the floor.
Belchertown’s Elise Pikul (13) shoots a long jumper.
42-37, and then topped East Greenbush,
55-38 before meeting Adams in the round
robin. They won 48-39 to sweep their
three games, and then beat East Greenbush
again, 55-46 in the semifinals. Steinman
led the scoring in all four games and had
22 in the semis. Adams also opened with
Longmeadow, emerging triumphant 38-30.
They lost to Chicopee 46-45 and then to
Pittsfield to finish 1-2 in the round robin.
They had a rematch against Chicopee in
the semifinals and won 39-33.
St. Francis of Belchertown went 1-2 in
the ‘1’ group of the 7th/8th ‘B’ division
and qualified for the semifinals, but forfeited
the game to St. Thomas of West
Springfield. They won their opener,
Granby’s Celia Young throws a
bounce pass.
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44-27 over Chicopee led in scoring by
Cassidy Generoux with13 points. They
lost to Southampton 31-14 and then to
55-48 to the Pittsfield Boys and Girls
Club. Generoux had 23 in the Pittsfield
game. Granby also played going 1-2 in
the 5th/6th A division ‘Red’ group. They
topped Longmeadow 27-24 and then fell
to LaCucina, 22-20 and the Pittsfield Boys
and Girls Club, the eventual champions,
37-11. Summer Molin had 13 points in
their win over Longmeadow.
Nate Rosenthal is a sports correspondent
for Turley Publications. He can be reached
at dforbes@turley.com

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Jones Group agents Robin Harnois and Janise
Fitzpatrick were guest speakers at a special
presentation for Homebuyers hosted by North
Brookfield Savings Bank in Belchertown. The
evening was a great success.
Laura Frankel participates
in college dance club
NEW LONDON, CT - Laura Frankel, a senior at
Connecticut College and a resident of Amherst, took part
in “People Watching,” the Dance Club’s spring performance,
held Feb. 28, March 1-2 at the Martha Myers
Dance Studio at Connecticut College.
The concert featured works choreographed by students,
along with student light designs. Students danced to music
by Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Simon and Garfunkel, and
other greats.
Frankel danced in “That One Time,” Frankel, a 2009
graduate of Northfield Mount Hermon School, is the
daughter of Julia Frankel of Amherst.
Dombkowski chosen as
future profession
BELCHERTOWN - Casey Dombkowski, of Belchertown
and a student at Westfield State University, has been
selected by the Massachusetts Association of Health,
Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD)
as Outstanding Future Professionals. This award is given
to undergraduate students that have demonstrated dedication
to the Health, Physical Education, Recreation and
Dance profession and have shown contributions to their
college and community.
The awards will be presented to Dombkowski at
MAHPERD’s Honors/Awards Banquet Sunday, May 5.
The reception and banquet will be held at the DoubleTree
Hotel, 5400 Computer Drive, Westborough at noon.
Michael Schmidt named a
Charles O. Thompson scholar
WORCESTER - Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
has announced that Michael Schmidt, of Belchertown, a
first-year student majoring in engineering, has been named
a Charles O. Thompson Scholar for the 2012-2013 academic
year.
Named in honor of the first president of WPI, this honor
recognizes outstanding performance by first-year students.
To be eligible for membership, students must receive all
A’s and B’s (with a minimum of six A’s) in their academic
subjects during their first three terms at WPI.
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Editor in addition to her many teaching responsibilities.
She is a graduate of Belchertown High School; earned
her BA at Westfield State; and recently obtained her MEd
through Western New England University. She resides
in Ware with her husband Mario and children, Sara and
James; and is the daughter of Tom and Joan Sullivan of
Belchertown.
The staff and families of St. Mary’s School congratulates
Nicoliello and acknowledges that the many outstanding
teachers at St. Mary’s School makes it a superb place
to work and an exemplary school environment supporting
student achievement in a faith based environment.
THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2013
“Early American
Summer Days”
A 5-day summer enrichment program
where youngsters age 7 - 12 experience
the life of a 19th century child.
Create unique crafts, play old-fashioned games,
learn from skilled craftspeople
Two Sessions: Aug. 5-9 & Aug. 12-16, 2013
Apply Now!
Discounts: 2nd child in same family
Early registration (ends June 7)
For more information, contact the Village at:
413-205-5051 or visit www.TheBigE.com/sv
Free Parking for all Village Events
HEALTH
HMC to hold free breast exam clinic
HOLYOKE - Holyoke Medical
Center will offer a free breast exam
clinic on Saturday, March 30 from
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Women’s
Center located at 2 Hospital Drive.
The building is located directly
across from the main entrance of the
medical center.
The clinic will consist of a breast
exam by a female physician or nurse
practitioner and is targeted at women
who ordinarily cannot obtain a routine
exam through their insurance
coverage but is open to any woman
20 years of age and over. The clinic
is also an opportunity to teach
women breast self-examination. No
appointments are necessary.
If an abnormality is found, a
mammogram will be recommended.
Representatives will be on hand
to contact insurance companies or
refer to the medical center’s financial
counselors.
Free transportation services will
be available for pick-up/drop off
Where to find your
BELCHERTOWN
SENTINEL
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN GRANBY…
GRANBY
Center Pharmacy .....................................................Route 202
Cindy’s Soft Serve ..................................................Route 202
Granby Library........................................................Route 202
Granby Safety Complex ..........................................Route 202
Granby Town Hall .............................................................Route 202
Sapowsky Farm...................................................................Route 202
Senior Center .....................................................................Route 202
Union Mart ........................................................................Route 202
Vicker’s Liquors ..................................................................Route 202
Granby Package .............................60 West State Street/Route 202
Little Italy Pizza ..............................56 West State Street/Route 202
Pizza Palace ..........................................West State Street/Route 202
Polish Credit Union ......................49 West State Street/Route 202
Summit General Store ........................................New Ludlow Road
Aldrich Hall ...........................................................West State Street
➦
at the following locations: 200
Main Street, Holyoke between 9:15
and 10:30 a.m.; Holyoke YMCA
between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. and
at the corner of Farnum Drive and
Whiting Farms Road, Holyoke
between 10 and 11a.m. (All times
are approximate.)
For additional information, please
contact Holyoke Medical Center’s
Oncology Department at 413-534-
2543 or The Women’s Center at
413-534-2770.
Sacred gathering to be held for all those touched by cancer
WARE - The community is
invited to attend an interfaith service
of prayer, music, and reflection
for those touched by cancer to be
held on Sunday, April 21 beginning
at 2 p.m. at All Saints Church, 17
North St. in Ware. The service is
sponsored by the Baystate Regional
Cancer Satellite Program at Baystate
Mary Lane Hospital and All Saints
Church.
“This event is for all who have
been touched by cancer, including
survivors, caregivers, friends and
family, and will offer a special time
of reflection, prayer, support and
fellowship for all,” said Lori Tuttle,
RN, OCN, Program Manager of the
Baystate Regional Cancer Program
Oncology Satellite at Baystate Mary
Lane Hospital.
“A community of faith is an
important partner in life and a powerful
ally in times of crisis, change,
joy, sorrow, or illness,” said Sister
Angela Deady of All Saints Parish.
“Coming together as a faith-filled
community can help to diminish
feelings of isolation and loneliness
and provide those in need with hope,
comfort and strength.”
Tuttle noted that area clergy,
oncology staff, cancer survivors,
and local musicians led by organist
and performer, Barry Mongeon,
will participate in the ecumenical
service. Lisa Beaudry, Director of
Patient Care Services at Baystate
Mary Lane Hospital, Rev. Marianne
MacCullagh, Interfaith Chaplain
from Spiritual Services at Baystate
Medical Center and Dr. Donald
Higby, retired Hematologist/
Oncologist and current Deacon of
St. Mary’s Church in Longmeadow
will also be guest speakers at this
special event.
Following the service refreshments
will be served in the parish
hall where there will be an opportunity
to meet with clergy, the staff
of Baystate Mary Lane Hospital,
friends and neighbors. For more
information regarding this service,
please contact the Baystate Regional
Cancer Program at Baystate Mary
Lane Hospital at 413-967-2241.
Holyoke Hospital presents ‘A Heart Healthy Toast’
HOLYOKE - The Holyoke
Hospital Auxiliary Association will
present “A Heart Healthy Toast” on
Friday, April 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
at Hamel’s Summit View Banquet
House in Holyoke.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine
enthusiast or a recreational wine
drinker, you will find something
pleasing to your palate at this event.
The tasting will spotlight a variety
of wines from around the world
that have been carefully selected by
Liquors 44. Everyone attending will
be provided with a personal program
booklet where notes can be taken for
each wine, noting likes and dislikes.
Vendor representatives will be available
to give their tips for using all
the senses to taste wine and how to
call out subtle variations.
The funds raised will be used
towards the “Extreme Makeover”
of the Work Connection located at
Holyoke Medical Center. The Work
Connection is an occupational health
clinic located at the medical center
that provides health services to local
businesses in the area.
Tickets for the event are $40 per
person and will include a selection
of Hamel’s hot and cold appetizers,
fruit and cheeses. Sales are limited
so contact Deborah Long Smith,
Auxiliary Secretary, at 534-2568
to order tickets, or mail a check to
Holyoke Hospital Auxiliary Wine
Tasting, c/o Deborah Long Smith,
Holyoke Medical Center, 575 Beech
Street, Holyoke, MA 01040.
Holyoke Medical Center
to present program on
colon cancer tonight
HOLYOKE - Holyoke
Medical Center will present
a lecture on colon cancer and
the importance of screening
with Dr. Francis Martinez
on Thursday, March 28 at 6
p.m. in the medical center’s
Auxiliary Conference Center.
As the third most common
type of cancer diagnosed in
both men and women, colon
cancer screening is critically
important and early detection
is key to diagnosis and
treatment. Join Dr. Martinez
as he provides an update on
colon cancer, risk factors, and
screening. Take home colorectal
screening kits will be distributed.
Pre-registration is suggested
but not necessary. For further
information, please call
the medical center’s Health
Promotion Line at 413-534-
2789.
or online
www.belchertownsentinel.com

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2013
Nature
Get Back To
Turley Publications, Inc. is proud to bring you the
best in Camp Activities across the area
Capen Hill Nature Camp
56 Capen Road, Charlton, MA
4 weekly sessions – Starting July 8, 2013 – Ages 4-12
Call 508-248-5516 or visit www.capenhill.org
PATHFINDER VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SUMMER YOUTH
ENRICHMENT CAMP
July 8-26 9am-3pm Mon-Fri
Cost: $225 first week, $600 for all three weeks
Programs available: Automotive, Carpentry, Office Tech,
Cosmetology, Culinary, Bake Shop, Machine Shop,
Robotics, Environmental Explorers, Young Einsteins
Science, and Photo & Web
Students will participate in hands-on learning
instructed bycertified Pathfinder instructors!
TO SIGN-UP VISIT OUR WEBSITE:
http://www.pathfindertech.org/school_scamp.htm
Or email: bouthiller@pathfindertech.org
Or call: (413).283.9701 ext. 215
Dance since Celebrating 1976
JO-ANNE’S
SCHOOL OF DANCE
P.O. Box 606
1016 Central Street
Palmer, MA 01069
SUMMER
FUN!
Princess *
Barbie Camp
July 22 ND -25 TH
9am till Noon
Age 4 & Up
SIGN UP NOW! Classes Fill Up Fast
“Dance Camp Classes”
Starts July 8th through August 13th
Private & Group Classes Available
Call 283-4274 for schedule
Masters in Ballet & Theatrical Performing Arts D.E.A.
Life member and former National Vice President N.A.D.A.A.
Director JoAnne Galavotti
www.joannesschoolofdance.com
For ages 7-12
For ages 7-12
ALL-SPORTS CAMP
July 8-12
July 22-26
Visit www.elms.edu/camp
SUMMER
PROGRAMS
AT WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY
FIELD TRIPS
SWIMMING
SPORTS
COOKING
PAINTING
LAUGHING
VISIT WWW.WMA.US/SUMMER FOR MORE DETAILS
People of All Ages
Read
Newpapers
In a typical week twothirds
of young adults age
18-34 read newspapers in
print or online. Especially
given the fragmentation of
other media, newspaper
advertising is the best
way for advertisers to
reach a critical mass of
young people in
a market.
Summer Camp means Summer Physicals
Book your appointments now!
LUDLOW PEDIATRICS, INC
ROBERT J. WILLIS, M.D., F.A.A.P. • ERICA H. KATES, M.D., F.A.A.P.
MARGARET B. ROUNDS, M.D., F.A.A.P.
77 Winsor Street Suite 104 – Ludlow, MA 01056-3495
Tel: 413-589-9494 – Fax: 413-589-0774
Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. 8-5 • Tues. & Thurs. 8-7 • Sat. 9-12 • Sun. MD on call
SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS
Now open 2 Evenings per week.
Our doctors are available by
phone24hr/day
Free Prenatal visits
ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Board Certified in Pediatrics
We take all insurances.
WE LOVE KIDS
Newborns thru College

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2013
REGISTER
NOW FOR
SUMMER
SESSIONS
pre-ballet workshop
ballet intensives
adult classes
modern
jazz
yoga
Offering Beginner horse camp in a friendly environment.
Student will learn basic horse care, tacking,
grooming, and a riding lesson everday.
Not only will they learn about horses but we offer a great
arts and crafts program, mini golf, petting zoo and hands
on experience around the horses.
This is a all day program from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.
The cost for this program is $300.00 per week. Multi-Child
Located at McCray’s farm in South Hadley MA Discount
6/24 through 6/28 • 7/8 through the 7/12
7/15 through 7/19 • 8/ 5 through 8/9
8/19 through 8/23
Please contact Dan Dali’Haber at 413-222-7315
Visit us on Fb at www.facebook.com/mountainviewtc
or www.mountainviewtrainingcenter.com
We’re
Closer
Than You Think!
-Hampshire Gymnastics-
461 West St., Amherst, MA 01002
MORNING
SUMMER
PROGRAM
BOYS & GIRLS,
4-10 YEARS OLD
Mon.-Fri. 9am-1pm
(4) 2-week Sessions,
Beginning July 1st
For information, call
413-256-6990
or visit our website:
www.hampshiregymnastics.com
Mini
Camp June 24 – 28
Full
Session July 1 – 26
Hands-on arts creative arts and environmental
programming for children ages 3-12
www.commonschool.org
(413) 256-8989
521 S. Pleasant St, Amherst
3245783
Massachusetts Academy of Ballet
4 OPEN SQUARE WAY STUDIO 403 HOLYOKE MA 01040
413.536.6200 WWW.MASSACADEMYOFBALLET.COM
MASSACHUSETTS SOCCER ACADEMY AT UMASS
2013 Vacation and Summer Soccer Clinics:
Clinic will stress the
fundamentals of the game and
are for players of all abilities.
• Junior Scientists
Fun Lab or
Green Scene
(PRESCHOOL)
• Eureka!
Inventions
(AGES 6-12)
• Secret Agent
Academy
(AGES 6-12)
April Vacation Coed Clinic 4/15-19
June Mini Camp 6/14-15
Coed Clinic I 7/8-11
Coed Clinic II 7/15-18
August Mini Camp 8/2-3
August Residential and HS Team
Camp 8/8-11
To register:
log on to www.masssocceracademy.com
Devin O'Neill at (413) 545-3544.
Each camper will receive a free t-shirt.
Register today!
Awesome
Activity Weeks
Summer 2013
5-Day Programs
1/2 DAY & SOME FULL DAY
AM or PM
Week Long Programs offered all Summer
• Crazy Chemworks
(AGES 6-12)
• Nature Adventure
(AGES 6-12)
• Red Hot Robots
(AGES 8-12)
• NASA: Journey
into Outer Space
(AGES 6-12)
Locations throughout Western MA & CT
including the Northampton Adventure Lab
(413) 584-7243
www.newengland.madscience.org
CAMP DIRECTORS: We can provide your campers with “In-Camp Field
Trips,” Spectacular Stage Shows & Fun Hands-On Workshops!
Birthday Parties • Company Picnics • Scout Programs
Preschools • Library Events • and so much more!
Summer Camp
2013
A SUMMER OF FUN.
A LIFETIME
OF MEMORIES!
Stony Brook Acres
Stony Hill Road, Wilbraham
413-596-2749 x 3109
Camp Fun City
Camp Fun City East
Camp Weber
413-739-6955
DANCE * GYMNASTICS
CRAFTS * GAMES * TRAMP * PIT
Early Registration Discount
Full Day and Half Day
Space is Limited!
Email us at
louisenoelsdanceandgymnastics@verizon.net
Call 736-5196 for info
87 Norman St., West Springfield
(Across from the main gate of the Big E)

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Westfield State Offers Fun, Educational Summer Program in College for Kids
WESTFIELD, Mass.,
March 8, 2013 – Once
again, Westfield State
University will be offering
its annual College for Kids
program this summer, with
classes running from July 8
– August 2.
College for Kids is a
summer program for kids
ages 5-16, providing kids
with innovative and creative
educational programs,
while creating and
maintaining an enjoyable
learning environment.
Each week will feature a
morning session that runs
from 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.,
and an afternoon session
that runs from 1 – 4:30
p.m. Children enrolled in
both morning and afternoon
courses can stay with
College for Kids instructors
and volunteers for
lunch. There is also an
early drop-off time, as well
as a late pick-up option for
those needing extra transportation
time.
Classes range in subjects
such as science, history,
digital media, culinary,
and the arts. 2013 summer
classes this year include
Junior Police Academy,
where students will learn
the history of policing, the
duties of a police officer,
fingerprinting, crime prevention,
and more; two
classes of Lego
Engineering, where students
can work on Early
Simple Machines or
Motorized Simple
Machines; and Just
The Belchertown Kidz Club
SUMMER CAMP
For kidz ages 4 - 14 yrs • Join Us This Summer for Fun in the Sun!
June 24th* - August 30th*/Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Flexible payment schedules • Full or Half day option • Part-time* & Full-time
** Dates subject to change. We follow the Belchertown
School calendar. Part-time minimum of two days.
Desserts, where students
will learn how to create
different desserts while
learning about food safety,
nutrition, and etiquette.
Our staff’s ability to provide
diversity with our
classes allows us to reach
out to children with a variety
of interests and abilities.
“I’m very excited for
Discounted rate
when register for 6+
Full-time weeks!
Sibling discounts!
the 2013 College for Kids
because we have a lot of
new classes that really
combine fun with education,
which is important
even in the summer,” said
Meaghan Arena, Associate
Dean of the Division of
Graduate and Continuing
Education at Westfield
See KIDS, next page
CHOOSE FROM 10 THEMED WEEKS
ALL SUMMER WE’LL ENJOY INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SWIMMING,
AND A CREATIVE & EDUCATIONAL HANDS ON CURRICULUM
OPEN HOUSE
April 6th
10am-2pm
4 STADLER STREET (413) 323-5439
Belchertownkidzclub@charter.net
• Tiny Dancers .............July 22-25 from 10am-Noon .... $75
• Stretch, Turn
Leap & Jump .............July 22-25 from 5:30-7pm ....... $75
• Beginner Acro ...........August 5-8 from 4-5pm.......... $50
• Intermediate Acro .....August 5-8 from 4-5pm.......... $50
• Advance Acro ............August 5-8 from 5-8pm.......... $125
• CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT •
1 Stadler Street • Belchertown, MA • 323-0096
New location!
FUN
Summer
Starts Here!
Book Your
Birthday
Party Here!
NOW
OPEN
Great Summers Start
With Adventures
Facility Amenities
• Air Conditioned
• Indoor 6-Lane, 25-Yard Pool
• Large Gymnasium
• Multi-purpose Fields
• Large Games Room
• Splash Pad
• Outdoor Pavilion
• Shaded Playground Area
Great
EARLY BIRD
Registration Rates
April 22 – May 3
M-F 8am-5pm
$150 Ludlow child per week
$160 Non-Ludlow child per week
No appointment necessary.
No additional discounts. Must pay
in full or auto debit withdrawal
Your All-Inclusive
Summer Camp
No additional fees for:
• Before and After Care
• Special Events
• Field Trips
Best Hours and Fees in the Area
Camp Hours: 6:30am-5:30pm – Ages 6 to 13
Camp Fees: Ludlow Residents - $170/week/child
Non-Residents - $180/week/child
Registration Dates & Times
May 8
5:30-7pm
May 13
5:30-7pm
May 21
5:30-7pm
May 29
5:30-7pm
June 6
5:30-7pm
Family Discounts Available
New England Farmworkers
Council Vouchers Accepted
Visit www.ludlowbgc.org to view our Summer Camp Brochure or to print our Camp Application.
To make a private appointment, please contact Desiree LaBrecque or Sheri Santos at 583-2072 or
email dlabrecque@ludlowbgc.org or ssantos@ludlowbgc.org.
For Kids
Ages 10 &
Under
INDOOR PLAYGROUND!
413-213-1004
littlesportsbelchertown.com
40 Turkey Hill Road, Belchertown
Bounce House
Batting Cage
Climbing Wall
“Great Futures Start Here”
Ludlow Community Center / Randall Boys & Girls Club
91 Claudia’s Way – Ludlow, MA 01056 – 413.583.2072
www.ludlowbgc.org
Current immunizations are due at the time of registration.

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2013
call 413-323-0034 for information
Monday, Aug.12th - Friday, Aug. 16th
3:30 - 7:30 p.m.
& Sunday, Aug. 18th
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
8:30am - 12:00pm (Snacks provided)
Cost-$25.00 per child • Scholarships available
Ecumenical Vacation Choir Camp
Sponsored by All Saints` Church
7 Woodbridge Street • South Hadley, MA
413-532-8917
PIONEER VALLEY
FENCING ACADEMY
Summer Fencing Classes
in Easthampton
Equipment NO EXPERIENCE Provided NECESSARY Ages 11+
Sign up now for:
SESSION 1: JULY 15TH-19TH
9AM-4PM
Requires No Experience
SESSION 2: JULY 22ND-26TH
9AM-4PM
Requires Session 1 or
Previous Class Experience
www.pioneerfencing.com
(413) 204-6387
The ONLY Accredited Montessori School in Western Massachusetts
KIDS from previous page
State University.
Class placement is generally limited
to twelve students and run from July 8 –
August 2. Register soon as classes are
expected to fill quickly! For more information
or to request a catalog, please
contact the College for Kids office at
(413) 572-8557 or at
collegeforkids@westfield.ma.edu.
Educating Children in the
Pioneer Valley for Over 80 Years
educating
children for life
Weekly Summer Sessions
June 24 to August 17
Call for Information
1524 Parker St., Springfield, MA 01129
Tel: (413) 782-3108 | www.pvms.org
• Elementary School
Grades K-6
• Toddler Room
for 18 mos-3 yrs
• Preschool
from 2 yrs 9 mos
Thompsons
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
CERTAIN GRADES FOR FALL 2013
413-774-7061
94 OLD MAIN STREET, P.O. BOX 8
DEERFIELD, MA 01342
Quality Instruction Since 1981
Summer Gymnastics
Fun Summer
Programs
Half day 3-5 yr old Funtime Programs
Half day 6 and up Gymnastics Programs
Half day 5 and up Adventure Weeks
Summer Classes for...
3-5 yr old “Tiny Tumbler”
Call or Go On-Line
413-532-0374
www.FunWithUs.com
200 Old Lyman Rd., South Hadley
JULY 9-AUGUST 3
Register early!
Popular classes fill quickly, and course cancellations begin July 1
Phone: (413) 572-8557
Fax: (413) 572-5227
Email: collegeforkids@westfield.ma.edu
westfield.ma.edu/cfk
ADULT & PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Do not wait
until the last minute
for camp physicals
Book now
for the summer!
835 Worcester Street | Indian Orchard, MA 01151
Telephone: (413) 439-0609 | Fax: (413) 439-0623

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atkinsfarms.com
...where the apple is
just the beginning!
Rte. 116 & Bay Road
South Amherst, MA
(413) 253-9528
(800) 594-9537
The Belchertown Kidz Club
DON’T WAIT
UNTIL NEXT FALL!
Get a Jump Start
on Preschool!*
We have Open Enrollment
Year Round for All Programs!
*Must be 2.9 years to start
PRESCHOOL & AFTER SCHOOL CARE
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR KIDS 2.9-5 YEARS
Our adaptive, personalized programs offer children
the opportunity to grow, learn, and play
in an environment geared to teach them the way they learn.
Part-time and Full-time After-school programs
for kindergarten-8th grade!
TWEEN PROGRAM NEW THIS YEAR!
Ask about our sister program for infants & toddlers!
4 STADLER STREET (413) 323-5439 Belchertownkidzclub@charter.net
1884-2004
Your Hometown Home Center
5 Convenient Locations:
• Brattleboro, VT
• Amherst, MA
• Barre, MA
• Deerfield, MA
• Greenfield, MA
Visit us at
www.leaderhome.com
AMHERST PEDIATRICS
Now Accepting New Patients
Make Your Appointment Today – Visit Our New Website
www.amherstpediatrics.net
We are open from 8am–7pm (urgent care from 5–7)
Mon.-Fri. 12pm-4pm for urgent care on Sat., Sun. & Holidays
31A Hall Drive • Amherst, MA 01002
413-253-3773 • mail@amherstpediatrics.net
We are
always
accepting
new patients!
CLUES ACROSS
1. Confederate
soldier
4. __ Lilly, drug
company
7. Negative
10. Teacher
12. Informal term
for money
14. Environmental
Protection
Agency
15. County in
Transylvania,
Romania
17. 1896 Ethiopian
independence
battle
18. 50010 IA
19. It grows every
year
22. ___ and
feathered
23. Founder of
positivism
24. Variant of lower
25. Russian weight
= 36 lbs.
26. Megavolot
(abbr.)
27. 40th state
28. Flower jar
30. Satisfy fully
32. Weatherman
Roker
33. Atomic #18
34. Somali
supermodel
36. Skank
39. “No more”
(Spanish)
41. Gets up from
43. E.M. Forster
novel
46. Motown singer
Diana
47. Scottish hillside
48. Give qualities
or abilities to
50. No (Scottish)
51. “Laughter of
the marsh” rail
52. City in
Thuringia,
Germany
53. Not divisible by
two
54. Head bob
55. Tooth caregiver
CLUES DOWN
1. Revolutions per
minute
2. Break out
3. Relating to the
North wind
4. African antelope
5. 44254 OH
6. Hawkeye state
7. Roundworm
8. Unfolded
9. 19th C political
cartoonist
Thomas
11. Denotes iron
13. Powder mineral
16. Blood fluids
18. Nearly
20. The courage to
carry on
21. Soda
28. Skedaddled
29. Poplar trees
(Spanish)
30. Triangular
spinal bones
31. Opposite of
leave
34. Encroachment
or intrusion
35. Another word
for mother
37. Employing
38. Transferred
property
40. Point that is
one point S of
SW
41. In front
42. Bladed weapon
43. River in
Florence
44. Ferromagnetic
element
45. Poi is made
from it
49. No longer is
answers
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Policy
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ERRORS: Each advertiser
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than one corrected insertion,
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an advertisement to a
greater extent than the
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by the item in the
advertisement.
COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN OF GRANBY
PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Health of
the Town of Granby, pursuant
to M.G.L. Chapter 111,
Section 143 and Chap ter
40A, Section 11, will hold a
Public Hearing on Tuesday,
April 9, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
at The Town Hall Annex,
215B West State Street
to present and discuss the
application for a Piggery
License for Thomas Crimer
at 34 Carver Street, Granby,
MA. This public hearing
conforms to the Rules and
Regulations Relative to Pigs
and Piggeries, approved and
adopted by the Board of
Health, November 8, 2011.
Any person interested in,
or wishing to be heard on
this matter should appear at
the time and place designated
for the public hearing.
The Board of Health
in tends to conduct a public
meeting following said hearing
as time permits.
Granby Board of Health
3/21,3/28/13
LEGALS
OBITUARY
Sandra C. Fritsch
1943-2013
BELCHERTOWN - Sandra
(Cronin) Fritsch, of Belchertown,
went to be with the Lord on March
20, 2013 after a long struggle with
Parkinson’s Disease. She had lived
in the Pioneer Valley for over 40
years: in Amherst for six years, then
Granby for 32 years, and finally in Belchertown for the
last two years. Born in Jackson, Michigan on May 16,
1943, she was the daughter of the late L.D. (Dennis) and
Grace (Shepherd) Cronin. The family moved frequently
while she was growing up, as her father designed electrical
power plants. Then, during her high school years,
they settled in Chatham, NJ, where she graduated as the
Valedictorian of her class at Chatham High School. Sandy
graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville
with a Bachelors degree in Sociology, and continued on
there to earn her Masters degree in Social Work, graduating
Summa Cum Laude. She moved to Amherst in 1972
and worked as a caseworker at the former Belchertown
State School until its closing. Then she worked as a clinical
supervisor at Springfield Day Nursery, then as a psychotherapist
at River Valley Counseling Center in Holyoke for
many years. While at River Valley, she consulted with the
Preschool Enrichment Team and was clinical supervisor
for River Valley’s Outreach Team. She was also a founding
member of the Valley Christian Counselors Network,
and had a private counseling practice in an office in her
home. Sandy married David C. Fritsch in 1978 and moved
to Granby. They enjoyed traveling to Cape Cod, Vermont,
Florida and the National Parks. She also loved going to classical
and gospel music concerts and reading the latest historical
novels. Sandy was a longtime active member of The
College Church in Northampton. Then, after they moved
to Belchertown in 2010, she joined Dwight Chapel/Christ
Community Church. She leaves her loving husband, David
of Belchertown, who cared for her at home. She also leaves
her daughter Shawn (Baillie) Abar and her husband, Kevin,
and two grandsons, Ben and Josh, all of Albuquerque, NM.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April
6, at 2 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 1255 Federal St. (Rt
9), Belchertown. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers,
any contributions be made to either the Christ Community
Church, PO Box 1270, Belchertown, MA 01007, or to Wing
Hospice, 40 Wright St, Palmer, MA 01069. Beers and Story
Belchertown Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
For more information visit www.beersandstory.com.
Sympathy Floral Arrangements
Custom & Traditional Designs
Randalls Farm & Greenhouse
631 Center Street, Ludlow
589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net
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, April
8, 2013 at 7:05 PM in Lawrence
Memorial Town Hall,
Room 101. The purpose of
this meeting is to review a
Request for Determination
for the improvement to a
dam impoundment, located
within an Intermittent
Stream culvert, at the Reed
Conservation Area, submitted
by Springfield Water &
Sewer Commission, applicant.
Any person interested
in this matter should appear
at the time and place designated.
3/28/13
DEATH NOTICE
Fritsch, Sandra (Cronin)
Died March 20, 2013
Memorial Service April 6, 2013
Christ Community Church, Belchertown
People of All Ages
Read
Newpapers
In a typical week twothirds
of young adults age
18-34 read newspapers in
print or online. Especially
given the fragmentation of
other media, newspaper
advertising is the best
way for advertisers to
reach a critical mass of
young people in
a market.
Monday, April 15
CALENDAR | from Page 15
FISHING ROD TALK: Rick Taupier, bamboo fishing
rod restoration specialist and 30-year collector, will
educate the audience about fishing rods made in Pelham
and Montague, and also will inform listeners as to how to
identify rods that have no labels. The class will take place
at the Pelham Historical Society, Monday, April 15 at 7
p.m. The public is welcome. Go to the Ramsdell Room of
the Community Center of Pelham, 2 South Valley Road,
Pelham. For information call Linda Campbell Hanscom
at 323-7377.
AMHERST Notes
Jones receives Bookshelf Grant
AMHERST – The Jones Library is
one of 842 institutions throughout the
country selected to receive a Bridging
Cultures Muslim Journeys Bookshelf
Grant from the National Endowment
for the Humanities. The Bookshelf
Grant is composed of a collection of
25 books and three DVDs, as well as
other supporting resources and access to
Oxford Islamic Studies Online, an online
resource of primary source documents
and current works of scholarship.
The Bridging Cultures initiative was
begun by the National Endowment for
the Humanities as an effort to use the
power of the humanities to increase
understanding and mutual respect
between peoples of diverse cultures
and perspectives. Partnering with the
American Library Association, NEH is
presenting Muslim Journeys, as the first
in a planned series of Bridging Cultures
Bookshelves. The collection is intended
to provide access to trustworthy and
authoritative resources about Muslim
beliefs, practices, and culture.
Programs exploring the themes of the
Muslim Journeys bookshelf will take
place in the fall of 2013. The Jones
Library will partner with ION (Interfaith
Opportunities Network), a local interfaith
organization, which will help support
the programming and extend the
audience for the public programs. Lee
Bridegam, ION Co-Convener, stated,
“The ION membership is gratified to
learn that Jones Library received this
important grant, that will provide significant
material to aid us all in the further
understanding and clarification of our
perception of Islam.” Having this local
AMHERST - On April 23, 25,000
volunteers will give away half a million
free books in more than 6,000 towns and
cities across the country.
World Book Night U.S. is a campaign
to give thousands of free, specially printed
paperbacks to light or nonreaders
across America on one day. Volunteer
book lovers help promote reading by
going out into their communities and
sharing free copies of books they love.
The mission of World Book Night is
to seek out those without the means or
access to printed books.
Some of the volunteers in the community
will be picking up their books
at the Jones Library and sharing them
in locations as diverse as VA hospitals,
roller skating rinks, mass transit, nursing
homes, schools, food pantries, and
more. The Jones Library is proud to be
a partner in World Book Night U.S. for
a second year.
The Jones Library will be holding
a pre-World Book Night reception the
week before April 23. They are inviting
local givers to a reception at the
Jones Library, providing the opportunity
to pick up their books, chat with other
givers, and share their plans for giving
away the books. Each giver will receive
a personal invitation to attend.
ONGOING:
Notes
organization in collaboration with the
Jones Library will enrich the experience
for the entire community.
Amherst’s elected officials were also
notified of the grant after the announcement
in January. Congressman Jim
McGovern commented, “The Jones
Library should be commended for receiving
this competitive and unique grant,
and for their ongoing efforts in building
links between diverse cultures. Libraries
serve as community hubs not
just for materials, but for experiential
education. With this grant, Jones is proving
itself an able steward of that proud
mission.”
“I am proud of the Jones Library for
winning this grant, but, frankly, I’m
not at all surprised,” State Senator Stan
Rosenberg (D-Amherst) said. “The Jones
has always been one of our community’s
main focal points for gaining knowledge
and, perhaps even more importantly,
understanding. This grant will allow the
library and its staff to continue that fine
tradition.”
The Bookshelf collection includes
25 books that highlight the diversity
of cultural forms and traditions within
the Muslim world, three documentary
films, a one-year subscription to Oxford
Islamic Studies Online, and other materials
to support programs for public audiences
and program promotion. Look for
programs and special displays this fall,
as the Jones Library focuses on bridging
cultures in our community with this
Bookshelf grant.
For further information about the
Bridging Cultures grant, please contact
Janet Ryan at 413-259-3223.
Jones Library joins World Book Night
Bestselling authors Ann Patchett and
James Patterson are this year’s honorary
chair-people. James Patterson said,
“In my experience, when people like
what they are doing, they do more of it.
This is the genius of World Book Night
- it gets people reading by connecting
them with amazing, enjoyable books.
I’m honored to be a part of it.”
“I’m very proud to be a part of World
Book Night,” Ann Patchett added. “As
both a writer and a bookseller, I’m all
in favor of getting books into the hands
of people who might not otherwise have
access to them.”
The books were chosen by an independent
panel of booksellers and librarians
through several rounds of voting. The
printing of the free books was possible
due to generosity of the authors, publishers,
and book manufacturing companies.
Although it is too late to be a giver this
year, those interested in participating in
the future can sign up for the WBN mailing
list for news and updates on World
Book Night 2014. The free WBN editions
are not available at the Jones Library at
any time, except for the WBN volunteers
to take into the community, but we will
be displaying the books in their regular
editions during the last part of April.
TEEN CENTER: The Belchertown Teen Center will
be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:15
to 6 p.m. for students in grades five to eight. Mondays
will only be open for pre-registered programs. Bus 1 will
take students from Jabish Brook and the high school to
the Teen Center this year; Bus 5 will take fifth- and sixthgraders
to the Teen Center.
BINGO: Bingo will be held every Wednesday night in
the parish hall at Belchertown United Church of Christ
on the common. The doors open at 5 and the game starts
at 6:15.

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(413)386-7805.
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subject to change. Also specialize
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PET/Trombone/Amplifier/Fender
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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
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228 West St., Ware, MA 01082 Call For An
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413-967-8364
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62 Jim Ash St.
Palmer, MA 01069
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Wanted To Buy
LEE’S COINS AND JEWELRY
Buying, selling gold and silver.
239 West Main Street,
East Brookfield
Mon, Thurs, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-4,
Wed 9-6 (508)637-1236.
(508)341-6355.
NEW ENGLAND ESTATE
PICKERS “in the Old Monson
Bowling Alley” We are buying
all types of Antiques and
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items iin for a Free Evaluation
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come to you. Contents of attic,
basements, entire estates!!
Clean sweep service. 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.
Just like on T.V. We buy all
things seen on “Pickers” and
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or Bring your items in to our
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12:00- 5:00 (413)267-3729.
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rates. Fully insured. (413)267-
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Kitchens • Baths • Doors • Additions
Renovations • Custom Designs • New Homes
Lifetime Warranty on Craftsmanship
Bob (413) 374-6175
lic. & ins. or Jen (413) 244-5112
Services
***A A CALL – HAUL IT ALL***
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the work, cleanouts, attics, cellars,
barns, garages and appliance
removal. 10% discount with this
ad. Free Est. (413)596-7286,
(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.
ALL MASONRY
LICENSED, Insured,
Free Estimates.
Walls, Walkways,
Patios, Steps, Hearths,
Chimneys, Foundations....
Affordable & Professional
References & Portfolio Avail.
10% off w/ ad
(508)292-3660.
AMAZING SPRING CLEAN UP
special $275. I will haul away 7
cu.yds./1 ton of your unwanted
stuff. Palmer and bordering towns.
Call Dave (413)386-7805.
CHAIR SEAT WEAVING &
refinishing - cane, fiber rush &
splint - Classroom instructor, 20 +
years experience. Call Walt at
(413)267-9680 for estimate.
DRYWALL AND CEILINGS,
plaster repair. Drywall hanging.
Taping & complete finishing. All
ceiling textures. Fully insured.
Jason at Great Walls.
(413)563-0487
EXPERT SCREEN REPAIRS,
Patio sliders, doors, windows.
Existing screens custom duplicated.
Glass repairs, Plexiglas,
insulated glass. Replacement
parts. Awnings, canopies,
windows, doors. Gary (413)566-
3095.
HANDYMAN, PAINTING, TILE
work, carpentry, home improvements,
repairs, new work. Call Gil
for estimate. Fully licensed and
insured (413)323-0923.
HOME THEATER, AV Tech.
(Cert. ISF/HAA). The only Cert.
Installers in this area. Put in
theater for you or install a Plasma
the right way. Sales, service. 413-
374-8000, 413-374-8300.
www.a-v-tech.com
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.
PAINT AND PAPER Over 25
years experience. Free estimates.
References. Lic #086220. Please
call Kevin 978-355-6864.

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Cleaning Services
Computer Services
Heating & Air Cond.
Home Improvement
PLUMBING JOBS DONE by fast
and accurate master plumber.
Small jobs welcome. Cheap hourly
rate. LC9070 Paul 413-323-5897.
TUPPERWARE PARTY- HOST a
party! Join my team! Call 774-262-
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WE RENOVATE, SELL &
PURCHASE (any condition) horse
drawn vehicles such as sleighs,
carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s
buggies, driveable or lawn
ornaments. Some furniture and
other restoration services
available. Reasonable prices.
Quality workmanship. Call
(413)213-0373 or (413)277-5404
for estimate and information.
Demers & Sons
Belchertown, MA
Caregiver
LIVE IN CAREGIVER AND some
home care for elderly, aging man.
To apply call (413)566-5726
between 9am and 9pm.
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.
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.
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reasonable rates. Weekly, biweekly,
monthly openings. Call
Cathy at (413)967-5045 for a free
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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.
Hardwood Floors
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
RPC OIL BURNER SERVICE
Spring Cleaning
Don’t forget your oil burner!
Serving Monson, Palmer,
Brimfield and Warren. 10% Senior
Discount. Licensed & Insured.
(413)324-1112, (413)544-1985
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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.
ALL ADDITIONS RENOVATIONS
REMODELING/ KITCHENS
BATHS BASEMENTS/
WINDOWS SIDING DOORS
DECKS AND SHEDS/ ALL
REPAIR WORK 25 YRS EXP.
LICENSE INSURANCE 413-949-
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C-D HOME IMPROVEMENT. 1
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siding, roofs, additions, decks,
baths, hardwood floors, painting.
All work 100% guaranteed.
Licensed and insured. Call Bob
(413)596-8807 Cell CS Lic.
#97110, HIC Lic #162905
CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION
Kitchen, bath, foyers. Free
estimates, references. Lic
#086220. Please call Kevin
(978)355-6864.
DESIGN/BUILD/REMODEL.
CHAGNON BUILDING &
REMODELING LLC PROVIDES
QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
WITH COMPETIVE PRICING
SINCE 1992. ADDITIONS,
DECKS, KITCHENS, BATHS,
GARAGES, NEW HOMES,
METAL ROOFING.
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OUR SPECIALTY. ALL WORK
WARRANTIED.
BBB RATES US A+
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS. RE-
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Ceramic tile, windows, painting,
wallpapering, textured ceilings,
siding, roofing, additions. Insurance
work. Basement waterproofing
and French drains. Fully
insured. Free estimates. 413-786-
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NEEDED
A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS
Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500
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Landscaping
***A PERFECT LAWN***
Spring clean-ups
Airation, overseeding
Tree and stump removal.
mulching- Seasonal mowing
specials
413-283-lawn(5296)
Lawn & Garden
*COMPLETE LANDSCAPE and
Lawncare. Mowing, Spring cleanups,
thatching, aeration, fertilizing,
shrub planting’s, pruning,
overseeding, mulching. Bachelor
Degree Stockbridge School of
Agriculture (413)967-6751.
SCOTT’S LAWN CARE mowing
weekly or bi-weekly, other
services available for mowing
accounts. Serving Belchertown for
over 24 years (413)323-4950.
SPRING CLEAN UPS, moving,
mulch, hedge trimming, tree work,
handiwork, and much more.
Belchertown area. Call Ed
(413)687-8652.
Masonry
COMPLETE CHIMNEY &
MASONRY SERVICE
A+ BBB RATING
2012 ANGIE’S LIST SUPER
SERVICE AWARD WINNER
“From Brick to Stone,
Sidewalks to Fireplaces”
New Construction- Rebuilds-
Repairs & Restoration
Licensed- Registered-
Fully Insured
Owner Operated
Eric 413-210-9631
www.emcmasonry.com
Painting
DSA PAINTING- RESIDENTIAL
ONLY, interior, exterior and small
repairs. 20 plus yrs. exp.
(413)237-4644 Scott.
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.
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
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.
www.greyhoundoptions.org
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CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR
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• Commercial • Residential
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Serving the local Community
for over 30 years
Free Estimates (413) 267-4088
ROBINSON TREE SERVICE LLC
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Aerial Tree Pruning & Removal
Local Reliable & Professional Tree Service
Free Estimates & Insured
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Landscape Maintenance Specialist • Spring/Fall Clean-up
Over-seeding • Brush/Debris removal & chipping
Shrub & Tree Trimming • Roto-tiling • 4 Step Fertilizer Program
Backhoe & Bobcat Loader Service • Weekly/Bi-weekly Mowing
Insured
Pets
Horses
APRIL VACATION HORSEMAN-
SHIP program/ riding lessons at
Silverstone Farm in Belchertown.
A private, professional, friendly
facility. Stalls available.
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(413)668-4530.
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
ADULTS WITH OWN transportation
needed to clean homes.
Only serious inquiries need apply.
Hourly wages, approx. 20 hours a
week, no weekends. Nancy
(413)267-4297 or Yvonne
(413)283-2452
AVON- SIGN UP online today.
Only $10 to start.
www.start.youravon.com
reference code vwhitten or call
1-800-258-1815.
FARM HELP WANTED. Tractor
experience a must. Valid driver’s
license required. (413)477-6600.
LABORER, TRUCK DRIVER:
Town of Warren Highway Department
is looking to hire seasonal
experienced laborer/truck drivers.
A valid CDL is preferred and must
meet all DOT requirements. A job
description and applications can
be obtained and sent to the
Selectmen's Office, Shepard Bldg,
48 High St. or Tom Boudreau,
Highway Surveyor, PO Box 628,
Warren Ma. 01083. Applications
should be submitted no later than
March 28, 2013. E.O.E. Start on or
about April 3, 2012.
(413) 277-0679
Help Wanted
NEED MARKET RESEARCH
participants to evaluate local
establishments. Apply FREE:
Shop.BestMark.com or call 800-
969-8477.
OFFICE MANAGER/ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLE Must be computer
savvy with MS office. PT with FT
potential. Also future potential to
work from home. Sports
knowledge helpful. CORI check
required. Cindy (413)219-6991.
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
REAL ESTATE SALES Positions
Available In Growing Firm. Will
train. We offer the real estate
licensing course w/tuition
reimbursement to qualified agents.
Call Art Ferrara at Landmark,
REALTORS for details 413-348-
5827 Course starts April 20th.
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.
WAS BROTHERS CONSTRUCT-
ION now taking applications for all
positions. Applications accepted
9:00am- 2:00pm M-F @ 2378
Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA
(413)599-1994.
WAITRESS/ WAITER, EXPER-
IENCED preferred. Must be able
to work weekends. Apply in
person to Crystal Springs Dairy
Bar, 166 Main Street, Ware.
Your Ad
Could Be Here
Free Estimates
Help Wanted
STILLMAN GREENHOUSE &
FARM STAND, NEW
BRAINTREE, MA seeks 3
temporary workers 4/1/2013-
11/30/2013. 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 #1803429. 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.
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ASSOCIATES
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Thinking of selling
Call us today for a
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Evenings call:
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APRIL ADAMS 413-495-2276
COURTNEY SHAW 413-289-4450
MERRIE BROWN 413-668-8190
KAYE BOOTHMAN 413-477-6624
VALARIE WILLIAMS 413-658-5471
TINA BURKE 978-434-6000
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Real Estate
TOOMEY-LOVETT
109 West St.
Ware, MA 01082
www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com
413-967-6326
800-486-2121
West Brookfield:
508-867-7064
NEW – NORTH BROOKFIELD:
Freshly redone colonial with
modern floor plan, three
bedrooms, 2.5 baths, fully
applianced kitchen w/ granite.
Welcome home $169,900
NEW – SPENCER: Corner lot
ranch with three season porch,
finished basement, open floor
plan, three bedrooms, close to
town for convenience. $159,900
NEW – WEST BROOKFIELD:
Privacy galore on almost 5 acres,
this four bedroom gambrel has
many bonuses, including
sunroom, fireplace, three baths
and inlaw. $306,000
PALMER: Meticulous colonial with
new kitchen, three bedroom, two
bath, small side street, Open floor
plan, nice yard. Minutes to pike.
$185,000
BARRE: Two bedroom mobil with
private park setting, unique with a
fireplace just off Route 32.Comes
with appliances. $39,000
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
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
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a 55+ Community featuring 100ft x
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pond. Real nice resales starting at
$19,900, no entrance Association
fee. Call Paul at (978)355-3454.
Your search
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CHICOPEE, NEW LISTING by
Tarnow, $120’s, 3 bedrooms, 2
baths, 24’x44’, appliances,
carport, covered deck, large
fenced yard, shingles, vinyl.
(413)593-9961
DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM.
For Rent
3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 1.5 baths
in Monson, MA. $950, first last,
security. 1st fl washer/ dryer hookup,
yard. (413)427-1463.
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.
BEAUTIFUL, EXTRA LARGE, 3
Bdrm. off-street parking, coin-op
laundry, electric heat, $800 plus
utilities. No pets. Vigeant Street.
Call (413)323-8707.
BELCHERTOWN SPACIOUS 4
bedroom, 2.5 bath. 2 car garage,
deck, W/D hook-ups. Pets nego.
$1,725+ Denison Corp. (413)549-
7100.
BROOKFIELD 1 BR, 2nd fl offstreet
parking. Available Jan. 1st.
$500/ mo. Good rental history.
(508)867-2564,
For Rent
HILLSIDE VILLAGE
APARTMENTS
MARCH 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 bedroom, 1st, last &
security. $550 a month. Stove &
refrigerator incl. No pets. Call
(413)335-5065
MONSON 1 BR modern layout,
quiet, clean, close to amenities,
appliances included, $695 +
utilities. (413)323-1118
THREE RIVERS 2 BR, 1ST FL.
Available ASAP. No Utilities. No
Pets $700/ mo. (413)262-5245.
For Rent
MONSON 3 BEDROOM, newly
renovated. appliances, wd hookups,
off-street parking, storage
$750 plus utilities (413)267-0246.
MONSON 3 BR, quiet, convenient
location, 1st fl., newer kitchen,
parking, w/d hook-up, storage
cubicles in basement. $775
(413)548-8156.
MONSON- LARGE ROOMS for
rent, close to town $100/ week.
Call for more information.
(413)244-4143.
MONSON. 3 BEDROOM. Completely
renovated, propane heat,
lower than oil, $100 toward first fillup.
NO PETS!!! $850/ mo. F/L/S
(413)783-0192. Mr. Allen.
PALMER 2ND FL, one bedroom,
kitchen, office, livingroom. Free
heat & hot water. Nice. No pets
$800/ mo. No smoking. Storage.
(413)267-5429.
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. LG. STUDIO. Laundry
on premises, off-street parking,
w/w carpeting, quiet, convenient
location. (413)454-1201.
PALMER/ THREE RIVERS, Nice
remodeled one bedroom, Good
location. Appliances, w/d hook-up
$650 F/L/S. No pets. Messages
(413)547-0422
THREE RIVERS 2 BR, newly
remodeled, appliances, no
refrigerator. $800/ mo, 1st, last,
security. No pets/ smoking.
(413)695-0361.
For Rent
WARE 1 & 2 BEDROOM apts. 1
BR starting at $500, 2 BR starting
@ $700. 1st and last required.
Utilities not included. (413)967-
3976.
WARE 1 BR, 1st fl, parking, heat,
HW, cable included. New
appliances, near hospital. $700/
month (413)967-4095 Private
deck.
WARE 56 NORTH STREET, 2
bedroom. Available now. 1st floor,
W/D hook-ups. $695/mo 1st, last,
security. Cats ok. (978)355-6582
WARE- 3 ROOM apartment.
Stove, refrigerator, w/w. Heat, hot
water included $550/ mo Call
(413)967-6161.
WARREN 3 BR, 6 room, approx.
1500 sq. ft., newly renovated, w/d
hook-ups, section 8 approved.
$1,050 (508)867-2564.
WARREN 3RD FLOOR, one BR
apt. Heat, HW included,
appliances, off-street parking. 1st
and security. $650/ mo. Call
(413)436-7373.
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.
Roommates
LUDLOW- SHARE 5 room apt,
2nd floor. Convenient location.
Non-smoker $450/ month, $200
deposit. Call Mike (413)210-0754.
Commercial Rentals
PALMER- 2000 SQ FT- High
Visibility Area- 2 Bays- Showroom/
Office/ Storage- Remodeled-
$2500/ month- Breton Realty- 413-
283-6940
Commercial Rentals
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
CAPE COD APRIL school
vacation, 4/14-4/21. Cove at
Yarmouth, 1 BR sleeps 4, pool/
indoor tennis, etc. $600 (413)687-
1444.
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.
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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.
You’ll find it
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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
PALMER JUST RENOVATED. A
spacious 3 RM apartment, 2nd
floor, view of mountains and
historic depot. No pets. $600
includes heat, hw, gas,
refrigerator, stove. (413)283-7620.
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4309 Doreen Catterson Belchertown 1:05:52
4314 Berndadette Harrigan Belchertown 1:05:53
4329 Daniel Miller Belchertown 1:05:58
4333 David Barhelette Granby 1:06:00
4449 Jeremy Lackie Belchertown 1:06:49
4478 Eric Aasheim Belchertown 1:07:03
4480 Sarah Aasheim Belchertown 1:07:04
4483 J.T. Ayers Granby 1:07:05
4512 Alexa Ribeiro Belchertown 1:07:19
4513 George Ribeiro Belchertown 1:07:19
4529 Matthew Bail Belchertown 1:07:28
4530 Melanie Krol Belchertown 1:07:28
4571 Kimberly Desautels Belchertown 1:07:47
4606 Haley Lepage Granby 1:08:04
4611 Keith Fillippelli Belchertown 1:08:06
4612 Shaun Corish Belchertown 1:08:06
4626 Hanna Wingate Granby 1:08:13
4630 Shannon Filippelli Belchertown 1:08:15
4652 Shelly Rose Belchertown 1:08:20
4666 Benjamin Knodler Belchertown 1:08:25
4667 Michael Knodler Belchertown 1:08:25
4682 Nathaniel Brown Granby 1:08:35
4729 Mary Dohrmann Belchertown 1:09:00
4730 Megan Leary Belchertown 1:09:01
4745 Angeli Croish Belchertown 1:09:10
4759 Zita Boscher Belchertown 1:09:17
4762 Ed Boscher Belchertown 1:09:17
4766 Carson Boscher Belchertown 1:09:19
4824 Cindy Lepage Granby 1:09:55
4842 Tracie Hillion Belchertown 1:10:04
4845 Renee Letendre Belchertown 1:10:08
4849 Lisa Fernandes Granby 1:10:09
4855 Jason Randall Granby 1:10:10
4896 Susan Boardway Granby 1:10:29
4898 Nancy Jenks Granby 1:10:30
4912 Jack Rhicard Granby 1:10:36
4919 Michelle Opon-Rose Belchertown 1:010:45
4946 Gretchenn Grandmont Granby 1:10:57
4949 Christine Beck Granby 1:10:57
4987 John Flemming Granby 1:11:18
4988 Katherine O’Connor Belchertown 1:11:19
5150 Andrew Asselin Granby 1:13:05
5196 Dina Symiakakis Belchertown 1:13:46
5207 Carol Barszcz Belchertown 1:13:59
5295 Cindy Hamel Belchertown 1:15:16
5348 John Dziel Belchertown 1:16:10
5356 Cory McGarrett Belchertown 1:16:23
5388 Shiti Dori-Hacohen Granby 1:17:08
5408 Cheryl Hurley Granby 1:17:53
5491 Lynn Clark Belchertown 1:19:59
5494 Christina Tardiff-Weatherbee Granby 1:20:06
5497 Stephanie Gerard Belchertown 1:20:08
5498 Jennifer Bartosa Granby 1:20:09
5517 Brittany Beaudry Belchertown 1:20:45
5518 Brionna Beaudry Belchertown 1:20:45
5639 Dennis Delaronde Granby 1:26:41
5672 Kelly Livingstone Granby 1:28:41
5695 Kellie Cournoyer Granby 1:30:04
5709 Karen Swiecanski Belchertown 1:31:32
5716 Kelly Fitzgerald Belchertown 133:14
5771 Gretchen Loebel Granby 1:45:47
5772 Quinn Cook Granby 1:45:48
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