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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Holyoke youth performs Council discusses under the Big Top group By Colleen Montague Staff Writer home Parks and Rec HOLYOKE – For many sponsor people, there is just some- By Colleen Montague thing magical about the cir- Staff Writer Club Mud Pie cus. Everyone dreams during their childhood about being a HOLYOKE – Holyoke HOLYOKE – Club performer under the big top. residents came out to share Mud Pie, sponsored by It might be flying gracefully their concerns regarding the Holyoke Parks and through the air on a trapeze a group home going in on Recreation Department for or displaying skill with bal- Yale Street during the City ages 5 to 10, will be held ance walking across a fine Council’s June 18 meeting. over the summer from tightrope. The dream might Discussion came as the Monday to Friday from include doing a routine on ouncil addressed an order 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is the Chinese pole and never on a possible moratorium on $25 per week, and finan- losing rhythm or dropping a group homes coming into the cial assistance is available. single club in a juggling act. city, and how gateway com- Spaces are limited. The For one Holyoke youth, munities like Holyoke are that dream came true after he being disproportionately used CLUB, 4 auditioned for the traveling as recipients of group home youth circus Circus Smirkus programs. There were also and won a place with the concerns raised about wheth- Summer 2019 troupe, which er the group home actually will perform around New met the education definition England this summer. that would preclude the city Circus Smirkus, now in from regulating the facility in its 32nd year, is a nonprof- any way. The discussion also it arts and education orga- followed a previous meeting nization from Greensboro, with Representative Vega and Vermont. Its mission is to Senator Humason about what promote the culture, tradi- was happening at the state tions and skills of a traveling Turley Publicatgions Photo courtesy of Kathy Zweir level. Councilors also discussed circus; it is the only travel- As part of his live audition, 18-year-old Bradley Zweir and another Family fitness ing “tented” youth circus in youth, not shown, do a duo act on the Chinese Pole. four other orders in relation to the country. Among its many group homes in Holyoke. The summer program New England city and town to spend the whole summer on the current tour. From council will have state Sen. starts July 22 destinations, Circus Smirkus on an adventure of a lifetime there the youth are invited Humason and state Rep. Vega will perform in Northampton doing my favorite thing.” up the New England Center file legislation at the state level HOLYOKE – The in July at the Three County Zweir’s mother, Kathy, for Circus Arts (NECCA) to redefine the meaning of 413 Family Fitness Fairgrounds. explained that youth looking in Brattleboro, Vermont in education under the Dover Act Summer Program spon- “My favorite part of to audition submit audition January for the audition pro- and will have the legal depart- sored by the Holyoke being in the show is it’s real- videos showing their talents cess, including skill assess- ment look into all litigation Parks and Recreation ly cool to perform for so during the fall before the ments, group work and a opportunities to address the Department will be held many people all over New new year. From all those vid- three- to five-minute live number of group homes com- from Monday, July 22 to England,” Bradley Zweir eos, she says, Smirkus grants audition. She added that her ing into the city. The council Friday, July 26 from 1-3 said. “Performing is my around 40 live auditions, p.m. at Community Field. favorite thing to do, so I get which also include youth See BIG TOP, page 4 See GROUP, page 4 The program is for ages 8 FITNESS, 4 Celebrate Holyoke to host STANDS OUT IN A CROWD CPAC seeks member three-day festival Aug. 23-25 to fill vacancy HOLYOKE – The “I am thrilled to see Celebrate Holyoke Planning Celebrate Holyoke return HOLYOKE – The Committee announces the to Downtown Holyoke this Community Preservation 2019 dates for the three day year,” said Hoyloke Mayor Act Committee (CPAC) community event. Celebrate Morse. “With three days of of Holyoke would like to Holyoke will take place music, food, and entertain- announce that there is a Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ment, we have an opportunity vacancy on their commit- Aug. 23, 24 and 25 at to connect with one anoth- tee that needs to be filled Heritage State Park in down- er as a community and cel- over the summer. The town Holyoke. ebrate all those things that City Council is in charge Celebrate Holyoke is a make Holyoke exceptional. of filling this position, so three-day festival drawing an We are happy to announce those who are interest- estimated 12,000 to 15,000 that our new Fiscal Sponsor is ed may send their resume people downtown over the Holyoke Community Media, and cover letter to the course of the weekend each Inc. Holyoke Community Personnel Department year. This year’s festival will Media, Inc. (DBA Holyoke at Holyoke City Hall. include live musical perfor- Media) is a registered 501(c) Applicants may visit the mances, food and beverages (3) non-profit corporation. CPAC website for more from local restaurants, and Holyoke Media seeks to Turley Publications Photo courtesy of Dennis Lee information at holyoke- goods from local artists and Dennis Lee came across this red eft as he was hiking at Mt. Tom on cpac.org. makers. See CELEBRATE, page 2 June 20. The red eft is the juvenile stage of the Eastern newt. ◗ In The News Holyoke elementary school wins ‘Green Team’ prize BOSTON – State environmen- that helps students take action to protect footprint at school and at home. cling equipment from the Green Team tal officials recognized students from our natural resources, and brings to life These activities incorporated class- to initiate or expand school recycling 72 schools across the Commonwealth the subjects they are learning in school.” room disciplines from the fields of sci- programs. Fifteen schools received for outstanding environmental actions Students of any age can participate ence, engineering and mathematics to signs reading “Idle-Free Zone” from as members of the “Green Team,” a in the Green Team program, an initia- reading, writing and art, as well as other the Green Team that serve as a visu- statewide environmental education tive composed of students who share the non-classroom, interrelated projects. al reminder to drivers to turn off their program sponsored by the Executive goals of reducing pollution and protect- “Green Team students learn envi- engines while waiting in the schoolyard. Office of Energy and Environmental ing the environment. More than 82,000 ronmental stewardship, bringing Participating classes were entered Affairs (EEA) and the Massachusetts students in 351 classes at 322 schools energy conservation, recycling, com- into a drawing for prizes and 72 class- Department of Environmental Protection joined the Green Team this school year. posting and pollution prevention proj- es received prizes for their efforts. Lt. (MassDEP). Students took part in a range of ects to our schools and communities,” Clayre P. Sullivan Elementary School in “Congratulations to the teachers and activities including: expanding school said MassDEP Commissioner Martin Holyoke received a Green Team prize of students who participated in the Green recycling programs, collecting textiles Suuberg. “Green Team members work a recycling show. The teacher was Rick Team program during the past school for donation and recycling, starting a to have a positive impact on our envi- Haggerty. year, showing that there’s a new gener- compost pile using organic waste from ronment and to make their communities Seventeen schools won grand priz- ation of enthusiasm and environmental the school cafeteria and using the com- more sustainable.” es and will receive schoolwide perfor- leadership in Massachusetts communi- post it generates to nourish a garden to Participating teachers received a mances by environmental educators ties,” said Energy and Environmental grow vegetables, making their school Green Team Kit containing classroom Jack Golden and Peter O’Malley or gift Affairs Secretary Kathleen Theoharides. driveways “Idle-Free Zones,” increasing posters, lesson plans, recycling tips and cards to local garden centers for trees or “Participation in Green Team activities energy efficiency in their schools and access to a library of other resources. garden supplies to further “green” their is an important educational foundation communities and reducing their carbon In addition, 51 schools received recy- schools.

Diaspora youth project offers program HOLYOKE – The MassHire and will participate in weekly trips to Holyoke Career Center has devel- local businesses where food is ware- oped an exciting pilot project funded housed, prepared and accessed. Nuestras by Commonwealth Corporation for the Raices, a grassroots urban agriculture Summer 2019. The center is recruiting organization based in Holyoke, will use Pioneer Valley students between the a curriculum called “Siembra Siempre” ages of 14 and 15 that are evacuees from or “Always Grow” to educate partici- Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria. It pants. MassHire Holyoke Career Center is a work and learning opportunity and will document the project and provide students will receive a stipend for partic- work readiness preparation. ipating. The program’s start date is July For more information, people may 8 and there is an application and eligibil- contact Diaspora Project Coordinator ity process. Jharikem Borrero at 413-322-7165 or The aim of the project is to teach [email protected], or Youth youth about food security, local agri- Center director Gladys Lebron-Martinez culture and sustainability. Students will at 413-322-7143 or glebron-martinez@ learn how to cultivate and process crops masshireholyoke.org.

ter storyteller, actor and activist. Arlo’s CELEBRATE, from page 1 career soared with his debut of “The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” at the promote all voices in our community Newport Folk Festival in 1967. Later through media,” Mayor Morse added. that year, Arlo was nominated for a Wistariahurst Museum. Turley Publications Courtesy Photo “They share our governmental pro- Grammy in the Best Folk Performance ceedings and all public school activ- category. Since then, he has traveled ities. In addition, the center serves as and performed solo, with family and/ Wistariahurst offer ‘Servant’s Perspective a place for Civic Engagement. We are or friends. excited about our new partnership with The Executive Planning Tour: Chauffeur Charlie Linderme’ Holyoke Media! A big thanks to the Committee welcomes alcohol distrib- organizers of this event for working utors, food trucks, restaurateurs, arti- HOLYOKE – On Sunday, July 7 recalls his time attending to the woman hard and going that extra mile to pro- sans, nonprofits and community orga- at 1 p.m. 3 p.m., Wistariahurst will he affectionately called “the Chief,” duce a quality event that brings thou- nizations that are interested to apply host “A Servant’s Perspective Tour: Katharine Kilborne, Wistariahurst’s sands to our downtown area and mak- to be a part of this three day event at Chauffeur Charlie Linderme,” a guided last Skinner resident. Learn about the ing Celebrate Holyoke a Holyoke tra- Celebrateholyokemass.com/vendors. tour of Wistariahurst Museum. behind-the-scenes workings of the dition, you make our City proud,” he Although planning for Celebrate At its peak, 32 servants and sup- Skinner Estate. concluded. Holyoke has been underway for the port staff kept Wistariahurst running. Advance ticket purchase is encour- This year, Arlo Guthrie returns last few months, the committee has On this specialty tour, hear from one of aged. Tickets can be purchased online to Holyoke on Saturday, Aug. 24 at opened up applications for volunteers them as a Wistariahurst docent offers at www.Wistariahurst.org. Tickets are Celebrate Holyoke. Arlo Guthrie has during the three day event. Volunteers a guided tour in character as chauffeur $10 and $7 for students, seniors, and been known to generations as a prolific are greatly needed for shifts throughout Charles Linderme. Listen as Charlie Wistariahurst Museum members. songwriter, social commentator, mas- the weekend of the event.

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2 • JUNE 28, 2019 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Anderson graduates top in her nursing class HOLYOKE – At first, Melissa teenager and I did a lot of body they could look up to.” a high school dropout who went back to Anderson thought, there is no way. teenage things.” Taking care of her own get her GED later in life with three chil- She was too old, a high school dropout When Anderson was 18, children and her grandmother dren and a family to care for,” she says. with a GED, a single mom raising three her older sister died in a car made her think about a career ”To be able to maintain a GPA that high, young children and taking care of her accident and she struggled for in healthcare. I think, it’s a great accomplishment.” sick grandmother too. the next several years with “I knew I wanted to be a She pulled it together with the help Go to college now and then go to substance abuse. “I overcame nurse when my grandmother of a good study partner, her parents, nursing school? There is no way. an addiction,” she says. “I got sick,” she says.”Every who helped with child care and a strict “When I first applied, I was was in rehab at 21 and I’ve doctor and nurse would ask schedule that allowed her to maintain scared,” Anderson recalls. “I didn’t been sober since. I was able me, are you a nurse? Are you a healthy balance of study and family think I could do it and manage every- to make it through and I’m in the field? They told me I time. thing else.” stronger now.” Melissa Anderson was very knowledgeable and “As soon as the kids got off the bus And yet she did. She applied. She She moved to Miami and very good at it and should and until they went to bed, four to eight enrolled. She excelled. worked in various jobs, telemarketer, pursue that. And, of course, taking care o’clock, all my books went away,” she After four years, the 39-year-old gold broker at a jewelry shop, travel of these little itty-bitty babies that are says, “then I would restart. I had the Belchertown resident graduated June agent – “whatever I could get my hands very fragile made me realize that I can whole time to study while they were at 1 with her associate degree in nursing on.” do this.” school.” from Holyoke Community College. After eight years in Florida, she Despite initial doubts, Anderson Now that school is over, her sched- As the student with the highest GPA returned to Belchertown. In 2009, when made it through her pre-requisite ule will change, at least for a while. in her class, a 3.8, Anderson received her first daughter was born, Anderson courses for nursing with the help of Anderson has delayed accepting per- the 2019 HCC Nurse Faculty Award for decided to get her GED, a plan she put HCC’s Writing and Tutoring centers manent nursing position until her son Excellence in Academic and Clinical on hold once more after she got preg- and her early success in Anatomy and recovers from bladder surgery next Nursing. nant again with twins born at 27 weeks Physiology with professor Jesse Lang month. Then she plans to take some “Once I started school, I said, if I’m with special needs. boosted her confidence. per diem work as a visiting nurse with going to be taking time away from my For the next three years, there were “She made me work really hard and a local hospital and ultimately return to children then I’m going to do the best a lot of doctor visits, hospital stays and gave me a good foundation for nursing,” school for her master’s degree in nurs- that I can do,” she says. “I’m not just early intervention therapy sessions. Anderson says. ing.”My goal is to be a hospice nurse,” going to get by with B’s and C’s. It’s not Finally, in 2014, she got her GED During her time at HCC, Anderson she says. worth it to be away from them and not through the Valley Opportunity Council regularly made the dean’s list. She was For the summer, though, her chil- do well.” in Chicopee. A teacher there recom- invited to join the Phi Theta Kappa dren will get all her attention. “I need to Anderson had left Belchertown mended HCC. national honor society and received two spend a little time with my family,” she High School in 10th grade and planned “Once I had kids I knew I needed HCC Foundation scholarships and the says. “For four years I’ve been non-stop to get her GED right away. to do something more with my life,” nursing achievement award. studying at school. I think they deserve “But I didn’t,” she says. “I was a Anderson says. “I needed to be some- “I’m very proud of myself for being a little bit of my time.” Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holyoke receives DESE grant HOLYOKE – With grant fund- community service and environmental Eagle Eye Institute Learn About Forest the skills they gained during the previous ing awarded by the Massachusetts awareness. Program (LAF). LAF partnership will school year, particularly in the areas of Department of Elementary and During the eight-week program, introduce a group of students to differ- math and reading. Early summer learn- Secondary Education (DESE), the Boys youth will have opportunity to visit col- ent aspects of the forest, such as trees, ing losses have later life consequences, and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke is leges and universities, learn about the wildlife, soil, and water, and make con- including high school curriculum place- addressing the need to bridge summer college admission process, financial aid nections back to the natural and built ment, whether kids drop out of high learning for youth preparing for the tran- and scholarships, and academic concen- environments of the city. The intentional school, and whether they attend college. sition into high school. The Summer trations that align with areas of interests sequence of activities, including mindful- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Transitions and Education Program and dream career, get hands on job expe- ness practices, games, hands-on learning Holyoke STEP is free for middle (STEP) will blend two Boys & Girls rience, volunteer within the communi- with natural resource professionals, stew- school youth who are currently enrolled Club of America award-winning pro- ty, and engage in enrichment activities ardship, group work, and self-reflection, as members of the Boys & Girls Club grams, Torch Club and Career Launch, such as kayaking, non-contact boxing, connects youth with nature, others, and of Greater Holyoke School Aged and to expose youth to age-appropriate col- rock climbing, and much more. On a themselves. Satellite Unit Programs and is fully spon- lege and career readiness, build leader- weekly basis, youth will be enrolled in Summer learning loss is a phenom- sored by Massachusetts Department of ship skills, introduce the importance of experiential environmental learning at enon where children can lose some of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 28, 2019 • 3 ◗ In The News Mt. Tom announces upcoming programs HOLYOKE – Mt. Tom State water and bug spray. and games, participants can receive an gram lets children ages 10-14 learn map Reservation announces their upcoming Sunday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. the pro- official Junior Ranger patch and certifi- reading skills, trail markings and proper programs through July 9. gram is “Birding for Beginners.” This cate. Each child must attend three out of hiking techniques as they travel on all Saturday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. enti- one-hour program is meant to help begin- four classes to qualify for this status. the trails here at Mt. Tom. Plus of course tled “Life Around The Lake.” Snakes are ners learn the basics of birding. The use of Monday, July 8 at1 p.m. there is nature is observed closely. Participants the focus for this week’s topic. The many bird guides, lists and binoculars are used “Advanced Hike for Seniors” for seniors should bring water and bug spray. snakes that live in and near the lake have to learn about these feathered creatures. and others that want more of a challeng- These programs are sponsored by many adaptations to survive this watery Sunday, July 7 at 1 p.m., the Sunday ing hike can join in on this one- to two- the Department of Conservation and habitat. Their survival are discussed in this Afternoon Family Program is Animal hour hike up one of the more strenuous Recreation and are free and open to the 60 minute program. People should meet at Homes. Everything needs a home of some trails. The hike on these trails is at a slow- public. For more information, people Bray Lake. kind even animals in the wild. This pro- er pace to accommodate this age bracket. may call 413-527-4805. Mt. Tom State Saturday, July 6 at1 p.m. is a “Hike gram explores where each animals choos- Participants should bring water. Reservation is located on the Holyoke/ Around Bray Lake.”This one-and-a-half- es their favorite spot for a safe and comfy Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m., there Easthampton line with entrances on to two-hour hike travels around Bray Lake abode. is a senior hike that is an easy paced one Routes 5 and 141. on the outer loop. The terrain is most- Monday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. the pro- hour hike. The terrain is mostly easy and Unless noted all programs start at ly easy with a few moderately strenuous gram is Junior Rangers. Children ages 5 the nature talk quite abundant. People the Stone House Visitor Center, which spots. Discussions center around the lake and 6 are welcome to participate in this should bring water and bug spray is about two miles from either entrance. and its inhabitants. People should meet four-week program to become a certified Tuesday, July 9 at 2 p.m.. is Explorers There is a $5 per car fee on weekends and at Stonehouse Visitor Center amd bring Junior Ranger. Through exploration, crafts Club. This weekly one- to two-hour pro- holidays.

B-17 crash anniversary Holyoke ranks in top ten cities service to be held July 20 with shortest commutes HOLYOKE – The 73rd anniversary perished. STATEWIDE – Everyone hates worst commutes. Holyoke rounded out memorial service of the Mt. Tom B-17 To get to the memorial take sitting in traffic. Less time commuting the top ten shortest commutes with 19.8 “Flying Fortress” crash in Holyoke will US Route 5 north from Holyoke or means more time for work, family and minutes. The top shortest commute was take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 20. south from Northampton to the Mt. fun. See which areas of the country of Williamstown with 14.5 minutes. The Residents are encouraged to come and Tom access road. The Mt. Tom B-17 done the most to reduce the time it takes number-one longest commute in the honor the memory of the 25 men that Memorial is located at the site of the for people to get to work. study was Norfolk with 40.1 minutes. perished in the crash. accident, on the southeast side of The average travel time to work in On July 9, 1946 at 10:21 p.m. a Mt. Tom 300 feet below the summit. the state of Massachusetts is 33.3 min- B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber, con- Shuttles up the access road will be pro- utes, but it varies greatly by location. verted into a transport plane, crashed vided beginning at 8 a.m. To attend the UnitedStatesZipCodes.org recently into the southeast slope of Mt. Tom out- 10 a.m. ceremony, people should aarrive released a study on the Best and Worst side of Holyoke. All 25 men that were no later than 9:30 a.m. For more infor- Commutes in Massachusetts using the returning home after serving their coun- mation, people may go to www.mttom- latest data from the U..S. Census Bureau. try in Greenland during World War II memorial.org. The study lists the 50 best and 50

made payable to Holyoke Parks and comes with my circus specialties is that FITNESS, from page 1 Recreation Department, 536 Dwight BIG TOP, from page 1 I have to be in sync, physically and and up, will feature dance, games and St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Spaces are mentally, with my fellow performers to an obstacle course. Cost is $25 and limited. Registration and medical forms son was one of eight new members accomplish the tricks,” Bradley Zweir financial assistance is available; please can be found at www.holyoke.org. For among the 30 or so performers for this said. include registration forms and check more information, people may visit summer. “Some of the challenges with being www.413familyfitness.com. For his live audition, Kathy Zweir part of a show like Smirkus is the rig- said, Bradley performed a duo act with orous creation process,” he added. another youth on the Chinese Pole, “The whole show is created over just which included things like back and three week’s so we have to do a lot of from page 1 social emotional health. CLUB, The Future Leaders of Holyoke forth work, a lot of climbing and cling- training and act creation within a short schedule of programs are as follows. Club meets July 29 through Aug. 2 at ing to the pole. She added that he also time.” The Future Entrepreneurs Club City Hall. Explore the rich history and tried to show off some of his other cir- The Northampton performanc- will meet from July 8 through July 12 culture of Holyoke, meet current lead- cus skills that include juggling, unicy- es will be on July 9 and July 10, with at Rohan Park. Create your own busi- ers and build the Paper City. cling, partner acrobatics and clowning. shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. each day. ness and set up shot for their Kid-Run The Best Art and Theatre Club He also got in as an alternate for one of The show will be held at Sheldon Field Market on Friday. Ever will run Aug. 5 through Aug. 16 the other acts in the show. right in the parking lot at the fair- The Future Scientists Club will at Community Field. Two whole weeks “It was a culmination of hard work grounds. Tickets are $24 for adults ages meet from July 15 through July 19 at of art and theater fun in the sun. Star and dreaming […and] it’s so thrilling 13 and over, $19 for children ages 2 Community Field. Hypothesize, exper- in a play, paint a mural and meet your for him and for us,” Kathy Zweir said, through 12 and free for children under iment and observe. Don’t miss the solar future band-mates. adding that he had wanted to be part of 2. Tickets are available at smirkus.org, oven pizza challenge. Please include registration forms the show after his older brother joined locally at A2Z in Northampton and The Healthy “Selfie” club meets and check made payable to Holyoke the troupe. She also added that he had River Valley Coop in Northampton. from July 22 through July 26 at Parks and Recreation, 536 Dwight St., made it to the live audition for last Zweir said that shows typically sell out. Community Field. Picture your best Holyoke, MA, 01040. For more infor- year’s season, but he didn’t get in. The Northampton performances’ local you. Focusing on safety, nutrition and mation, people may call 413-322-5620. “One of the biggest challenges that sponsor is North Star Academy.

The residents stated that programs sim- didn’t believe it was a group home but have on the city’s tax base, stating that GROUP, from page 1 ilar to the one going into Yale Street that it was a 16-bed medical facility ser- when group homes came in with a urged the mayor to seek a legal course helps people with substance use. One vicing that community. He also added he non-profit status they took property tax of action to clarify whether the program woman added that to try to prevent the felt Holyoke should not have such a dis- dollars away. They also added they were to be run out of the home on Yale Street entrance of a group home into a com- proportionate share of the problem and not compensated for the tax dollars used qualified as an “educational program” munity actually violated the federal Fair that it should manage its fair share. to provide various city services that the under the Dover Act. Housing Act, continuing to state that “If the local zoning is in place and other facilities enjoyed. “Saturation is the message we’re it was amended to protect people with the burden is shared, then I think it’s fair “If we’re going to continue to be trying to get to Representative Vega disabilities including those in recovery and I think it’s the right decision,” he recipients of such programs, then we and Senator Humason and to the state from substance use disorder and men- said. need to make sure that the local aid for- legislature,” said Councilor Joseph tal health issues. Some also added they “The City Council made it clear mula is also compensating the city of McGiverin. “[The problem is] the satura- felt having a welcoming space within [during the previous meeting] that we Holyoke and other gateway communities tion into gateway communities.” a residential area was a burden on the think that it should be a broad span – if that seem to be gaining at a higher rate Several councilors did state they had community. something’s going to happen it should be these sorts of facilities,” said Councilor no contention about the group home, the “I think people should move on partaken in 351 cities and towns,” said Rebecca Lisi. type of care given, or the population ser- from the fear of new things and come Councilor James Leahy, adding he also Following discussion the Council viced. It was more about the tax dollars, open arms with compassion, and it’s felt the facility was a medical facility voted 12 in favor and one against that whether it met the educational definition good for the evolution of humankind to and that it didn’t belong in a residential the order was being complied with. The that precluded the city from regulating it have things like this because everyone neighborhood. “We have a lot of other City Council also voted unanimously to in any way and the number of facilities can be functional and working well in communities that could be helping us as receive, adopt and send the other orders in Holyoke. today’s society,” said one young resident. well.” to the legal department, mayor and the Many of the residents who spoke One resident did speak against the Councilors also expressed concerns state delegation to get guidance in terms expressed their support for group homes. Yale Street group home, stating that he about the impact group homes would of next steps.

4 • JUNE 28, 2019 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ WSU, HCC scholarships benefit Hispanic students HOLYOKE – College students of Holyoke residents of Hispanic heritage Hispanic heritage from Holyoke will ben- who have completed a minimum of 12 efit from new scholarships established credits and maintain a minimum GPA of at both Westfield State University and 2.75. The Victor and Mariellen Quillard Holyoke Community College (HCC), Scholarship at WSU gives preference to thanks to $100,000 gifts to each institu- Holyoke residents of Hispanic heritage tion from Victor and Mariellen Quillard who transfer from HCC to Westfield State of West Springfield. and have a minimum GPA of 2.75. Victor Quillard, a retired president “We greatly appreciate the Quillards’ of Hampden Bank and his wife Mariellen generosity and their commitment to are both Holyoke natives and their gifts Holyoke and the Hispanic and Latino aim to support Hispanic residents from communities,” said Erica Broman, vice Holyoke that are pursuing their college president for Institutional Advancement degrees. The $100,000 donations were at Westfield State University and exec- given to the Westfield State Foundation utive director of the Westfield State and the Holyoke Community College Foundation. “The Quillard Scholarship Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising will have a transformative impact for corporations of each institution. Turley Publications Photo courtesy of Chris Yurko these transfer students from HCC who The gifts will establish two new Holyoke Community College Foundations recently received a donation for scholarships for attend Westfield State for many years to endowed scholarships in the Quillards’ Hispanic students from Holyoke. come.” name. “These significant monies will “Our community is fortunate to ben- been dear friends of HCC through the leadership in helping us graduate more support the university’s goals to offer efit from the Quillards’ life-changing sup- years, and this scholarship is evidence students from underserved populations, an accessible and affordable education port,” said Amanda Sbriscia, HCC vice of their belief in the potential of today’s and in creating a path for students to con- while supporting its commitment to a president of Institutional Advancement and future generations of students. As tinue their education beyond HCC.” diverse and welcoming community,” and executive director of the HCC a Hispanic Serving Institution, HCC is The Victor E. and Mariellen Quillard said Westfield State University president Founation. “Vic and Mariellen have particularly grateful for the Quillards’ Scholarship at HCC gives preference to Ramon S. Torrecilha.

WNEU rates first in preparing graduates Homes for Warriors to host SPRINGFIELD – A new report finds professional opportunities for our students Western New England University number and alumni.” one in Massachusetts and number five in As part of its efforts to prepare stu- first ever Summerfest the nation when it comes to the preparing dents for successful careers, Western New CHICOPEE – Homes for is slated to begin at 4 p.m. Featured graduates for the job market. England University incorporates career Warriors have teamed up with bands will include OTAN VARGAS, The analysis by the career-focused exploration and preparation starting with a Veterans Inc. and Poor Richards of Southern Rain, The Boneyard, The site Zippia utilized data from the federal student’s first year on campus. According Chicopee to host a fundraiser featur- Ship and The Shield, and more. Food government’s College Scorecard, looking to vice president of enrollment manage- ing music, activities and a recogni- trucks will be onsite as well featuring at employment rates ten years after stu- ment and marketing Bryan Gross, the tion ceremony for returning post-Sept. local businesses. Tickets are priced at dents graduated. Western New England incorporation of hands-on career prepa- 11 Veterans in the area, sponsored in $20 and will be available on site or at University’s employment rate is 95.56 per- ration into the curriculum resonates with part by the Call of Duty Endowment, Homesforwarriors.org. All proceeds cent, placing it ahead of all, but four institu- prospective students and their families. on Sunday, July 28 from 2-8 p.m. at will go to Veterans Inc. toward the tions nationwide. “We know that our positive student Poor Richard’s Live Music Bar and housing and employment of local vet- “This is yet another powerful endorse- outcomes have for many years now not Grill, 116 School St. The ceremony erans in need. ment of the career-readiness of our alumni. gone unnoticed by the ever increasing It also demonstrates the value and signifi- number of applicants and enrollees who cant impact of the University’s curriculum eagerly choose to be a part of the Western -- a unique blend of liberal and profes- New England University community,” said sional learning,” said Anthony S. Caprio, Gross. Open gym and swim program University president. The university offers a myriad of “As we celebrate our centennial and experiential learning opportunities, includ- announced for summer reflect upon our past, we see that through- ing field experiences, student teaching, out our first 100 years of continuous prog- engineering design projects and tradition- HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks Gym. The Open Swim Program will be ress, we have demonstrated a firm commit- al internships at a network of more than and Recreation Department announced held at the Holyoke High School Pool ment to meeting the needs of a changing 1,000 companies and organizations across that the Open Gym and Swim from Monday through Friday from 1-6 workforce. And as we craft our second the country. In addition, the University’s Programs will run from July 1 through p.m.; the Senior Swim will be from 9 century, we will remain dedicated to our Career Development Center provides job Aug. 15. The Open Gym Program will a.m. to 11 a.m. Children under 15 need clearly understood mission of providing a search coaching and other resources to be held Monday through Friday from to be accompanied by an adult. The profoundly enriching education that creates both current students and alumni. 1-6 p.m. at the Holyoke High School programs are free.

Holyoke Arrests ◗ Note: All suspects listed in this log St. Apartment C, Granby was arrested was also arrested on June 20 for drinking Emanuel J. Varela, 38, of 21 Francis are innocent until proven guilty. on June 18 for shoplifting by asportation in public. Avenue, Holyoke was arrested on June and on three warrants. Marc Bastien, 36, of 1072 Main St. 21 on a warrant. Between June 18 and June 24 Elliot T. Baroski, 30, of 54 Clemente first apartment, Holyoke was arrested Jennifer Gingras, 39, of 275 Main Holyoke police arrested 28 people. St. Apartment C, Holyoke was arrested on June 20 for possession of a Class A. St. Apartment 402, Holyoke was arrested Joseph Eisenstein, 30, of Holyoke on June 19 on five warrants. drug, possession of a Class B drug, tres- on June 21 on a warrant. was arrested on June 18 on a warrant. Joseph W. Jamroz, 39, of 5 Tenney passing, operating a motor vehicle with a Anjali Khanna, 32, of 178 Florence Justine Samantha Matos, 28, of 179 St., Chicopee was arrested on June 20 for suspended license, and motor vehicle not Road Apartment A., Florence was arrest- Sargeant St. first apartment, Holyoke was trespassing. meeting RMV safety standards. ed on June 22 on three warrants. arrested on June 18 on a warrant. Carlos Gabriel Rivera, 23, was Francisco Ortiz, 36, was arrested on Efrain Diaz, 29, of 178 Florence Miguel A. Perez, 27, of 283 arrested on June 20 on six warrants and June 20 on two warrants. Road, Florence was arrested on June 22 Plumtree Road, Springfield was arrested for possession of a Class E drug. Sarina Sweeney, 29, of 155 Wells St. for operating a motor vehicle with a sus- on June 18 for failing to stop for police, Moises Santana, 28, of 558 South Apartment 2F, Greenfield was arrested pended license, no inspection or sticker, leaving the scene of property damage, Summer St. Apartment 1R, Holyoke was on June 20 for failing to signal, posses- and on four warrants. three counts of assault with a danger- arrested on June 20 for distributing a sion of a Class A drug, possession to Luis Melendez, 28, of Holyoke was ous weapon, a marked lanes violation, Class A drug and conspiracy to violate a distribute a Class A drug, and possession arrested on June 23 for disorderly con- operating negligently or to endanger, a drug law. of a Class B drug. duct and on a warrant. miscellaneous motor vehicle equipment Nelson Vazquez, 46, of Holyoke was Patrick James Gamache, 21, of 239 Almalik Sabour Ford, 22, of 463 violation, speeding at a rate of speed arrested on June 20 for distributing a Turnpike Road, Montague was arrested Appleton St. Apartment 23, Holyoke was exceeding the posted limit, going the Class A drug and conspiracy to violate a on June 20 for operating a motor vehicle arrested on June 23 for disorderly con- wrong way on a one-way street, failing to drug law. with a suspended license, an uninsured duct. wear a seat belt, and failing to stop for a Jessica Rewa, 31, of 407 West St., motor vehicle, and an unregistered motor Meranda Rios, 24, of 76 Newbridge stop sign. Ludlow was arrested on June 20 for pos- vehicle. St., West Springfield was arrested on Alejandro Ortiz Gonzalez, 35, of session of a Class A drug, possession of a Justin Elliott, 29, of 211 Colemore June 24 on a warrant. 298 Elm St. Apartment 1R, Holyoke was Class B drug, operating a motor vehicle St., Feeding Hills was arrested on June Jennifer J. Hull, 48, of 1515 arrested on June 18 on a warrant. with a suspended license, and trespass- 20 on two warrants. Northampton St. Apartment 111, Daisha L. Diaz, 36, of Holyoke was ing. Edwin F. Rivera, 43, of 317 Chestnut Holyoke was arrested on June 24 for dis- arrested on June 18 on a warrant, and for Daniel P. Williamson, 34, of 55 East St. Apartment 3R, Holyoke was arrested orderly conduct. shoplifting by concealing merchandise St., Southampton was arrested on June on June 21 for attempting to commit a Johnny Navarro, 44, of 22 St. and possession of a Class B drug. 20 for failing to stop or yield, possession crim, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, Jerome Avenue Apartment 1L, Holyoke Zachary R. Baroski, 32, of 244 State of a Class B drug, and trespassing. He and on a warrant. was arrested on June 24 on a warrant.

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 28, 2019 • 5 ◗ Opinion

Editorial HOLYOKE Glorious Fourth theSun The Sun is published every Friday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 of July pasts Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax s a child, I loved (413) 289-1977. the Fourth of PATRICK H. TURLEY AJuly especially CEO band concerts and fire- works. The town where KEITH TURLEY I grew up always held President fireworks at the athletic EDITOR field by the high school. Ellenor Downer Often we walked to the [email protected] event, as parking was STAFF WRITER Colleen Montague limited. There were Ellenor Downer always events prior to [email protected] the fireworks as well as ADVERTISING SALES numerous vendors. One of the events was a Wendy Delcamp greased pole climb. It was messy for the par- [email protected] ticipants, but lots of fun to watch. Most of the SPORTS EDITOR high school football players attempted to climb Greg Scibelli the pole. I never remember anyone getting to [email protected] the top, but some did make it about half way SOCIAL MEDIA up. Guest Column Sparklers were legal back when I was a child. My brother and I would light and watch @ The Holyoke Sun them burn out. We also waited until dark for Current proposal for new schools not only option WEB the best effect. Sometimes, we took advantage www.sun.turley.com of Mother Nature’s natural firefly show. Our e have had a number of meetings GM of the Holyoke Mall has shared with family would watch the fireflies and my broth- to complete our due diligence on us that this would cause “severe hardship.” er and I would chase after them barefoot on the Wa matter that has a huge and long At the budget hearing our Assessor shared cool evening grass. I believed my grandmother term (30 years) financial impact on our city. that the Mall is seeking revaluation. Small when she said that fireflies always came out for While the work done to develop the ideal businesses are sharing that they are squeezed www.turley.com the first time on the Fourth of July. proposal from the perspective of the edu- with the new mandated benefits along with Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of Sometimes we would be at the family cational needs is respected, it was recently tax increases, sewer rate increases, CPA tax, photographs or other materials camp on Lake Winnisquam in New Hampshire learned that the only way to fund this is and so forth. Our average income is $37,000 submitted for publication. through a debt exclusion vote (proposition per year. If this was only $240 each year Materials will not be returned over the Fourth; a state where fireworks are except upon specific request legal. We often went to Meredith to watch 2 1/2 override). On May 29, when presented for each tax payer it would be affordable. when submitted. the fireworks display at Meredith Bay, Lake with a one-school proposal (one included in The reality is the increase would range from Winnipesaukee. However, if we didn’t want to the study), the Director of the MSBA stated $240 each year for a taxpayer with a house battle traffic and parking issues, several prop- the only option that would be considered is of average value to over $600,000 each year erty owners on Lake Winnisquam would set off for two schools. So we are faced with an all for our largest tax payer. fireworks from their docks and shot them over or nothing option at this time. Other communities who have had these A Quote the lake. In recent years, several of my son-in- The State Receiver said in one public ballot questions placed do not have the same laws did that a couple of times. meeting that if the project did not move demographics as we do. OF NOTE Our family’s worst Fourth of July expe- forward he would develop an alternate In addition to this consideration are the rience involved fireworks and our Labrador plan. There is always more than one way to debts we have already incurred but have “If we’re going Retriever, Casey. Casey hated the sound of achieve a goal. not yet started to pay. We have just received to continue to be thunder and fireworks. My family was at the While those who have come forward some of this information on June 4. Our recipients of lake for the July 4 week. July 3 several prop- to share the impact of a $132 million debt Auditor is working on putting a summary such programs erty owners celebrated with fireworks. Casey exclusion vote have been largely ignored, it together so that we can better understand the [group homes], sought comfort by climbing up on the sofa. does not change the reality of the situation. costs of long-term financial commitments then we need to The fireworks did not end early and bed- This project must be looked at in the context we have already made. make sure that time became a nightmare. First, he kept jump- of our entire city. A two-thirds vote of the City Council the local aid formula ing on my parent’s bed with them in it. My The number of non-tax paying proper- was required for this ballot question to be is also compensating husband, Les, grabbed Casey and brought him ties is increasing in our city every year. This placed on the ballot. This is a high hurdle the city...” into our room. He placed him on the floor will place an increased burden on existing required because of the serious implications and held his collar so he would not run or taxpayers. it has for our city. Yet ten Councilors voted Rebecca Lisi, jump onto our bed. We closed the windows We are now presented with a city bud- to pass the buck and place this on the ballot Holyoke City Councilor and pulled the shades in an effort to reduce the get reflecting a 5.7 percent increase. Those without understanding the current debt of sound and the flashes of light. paying for the budget are receiving one to our city. As your representatives it is our We spent several sleepless hours until two percent increases if they are lucky, with duty to look at any proposal to consider the fireworks ended with a flatulent dog in a many living on a fixed income trying to stay the community-wide implications. We have Letters to the very hot room. Anticipating a second sleepless in their homes; others working two jobs to 10,100 property tax payers and 25,000 regis- night on the Fourth of July, we purchased some pay the rent or keep their home. Only eight tered voters. Editor Policy Dramamine and gave him a dose before the of thirteen City Councilors attended the bud- I disagree that the current proposal is the anticipated fireworks started. There were no get hearing on May 30. only option available for us to improve our Letters to the Editor Our largest taxpayer will be hugely have a maximum of 350 affected by a debt exclusion override. The See FOURTH, page 7 See PROPOSAL, page 7 words. We require writ- ers to include their name, address and phone num- ber in order for our office to authenticate author- HIDDENHIDDEN ship prior to publication. Addresses and phone numbers are not pub- ININ lished. Unsigned or anony- mous letters will NOT be Ho ly o ke published. We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions. Libelous, unsubstantiated allega- tions, personal attacks or defamation of character are not allowed. Each week, The Holyoke Sun will feature a photo of a distinctive place, landmark, sculpture, sign Above, last week’s Deadline for submis- or other recognizable object located somewhere in the city. “Hidden in Holyoke” sions is Wednesday at was taken of noon. Think you know what or where it is? Readers are encouraged to submit their guesses to Hillside Avenue, Please email (pre- “Hidden in Holyoke” via email to [email protected]. In order to qualify for the weekly contest, a formerly commercial ferred) letters to the- entries must be received by Wednesday at noon for inclusion into Friday’s edition. building that is now [email protected]. 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By Ellenor Downer placed on the ground or ledge. They have out. They are entertaining to watch. •eat a variety of food items including When I walk near one of the feeders, I • y brother and I took a day trip other birds like shearwaters, puffins and often hear the hummingbird wing beats to Rhode Island last Thursday. terns, small mammals and fish. It makes before I see it. Two of my daughters MWe stopped at Point Judith a low-pitched “crowp, cowp, cowp” and have hummingbird feeders. When I visit Light after eating lunch at a local restau- other calls. them, I enjoy watching the humming- rant. We noticed four very large gulls birds that come to their feeders. compared to several herring gulls on the Bald eagles, rocky shore. One of the large gulls was blue herons and more Catbirds eating the tail of a fish and the others I received an email from a woman My son-in-law Bryan showed me were hoping to steal the morsel. that saw a pair of bald eagles near the a tree in his yard where catbirds have The large gulls were great black- Holyoke Dam. She said the eagles were a nest. When I watched their daugh- backed gulls. The mature adults have an “awesome sight.” She spotted many ter, Cora, I heard a catbird making its a black back and white head and front, blue herons. She also saw a Baltimore “meow” sound. The catbirds also enjoy year round. The legs are pink and the oriole at Mt. Tom Reservation. She strawberries from their small patch of bill yellow. Immature gulls have gray- reported that her daughter, who lives in berries. They know when they ripen and brown speckled backs with a contrast- Florence, has a flicker that takes dust grab them before Bryan, Lynn and Cora ing whites head. The immatures’ bill baths in her yard. Birds take dust baths, can. is black with outer tip light colored. also known as dusting or sand bathing, I have nesting catbirds in my yard. They inhabit the east coast and the Great as part of preening and plumage main- I don’t know where the nest is, but it Lakes. Its breeding range expanded tenance. It helps keep the feathers in probably is either in the forsythia bushes down the east coast and the Great Lakes top condition. The dust worked into the or the multi-flora roses. I put out a hand- in the last 50 years. Being the largest feathers absorbs excess oil to help keep ful of mealworms every morning on my gull, 30 inches long, it dominates other the feathers from becoming greasy or tray feeder and the catbirds wait for me. Paula Ouimette, the author’s daughter, drew gulls. matted. They often come from the area of the this great black-backed gull. The great black-backed gull is often forsythia bushes. a colonial nester. The female lays two Hummingbirds 967-3505 or emailing either myback- to three olive eggs with darker mark in I continue to have lots of humming- People may report a bird sighting or [email protected] or edowner@turley. a nest of seaweed and other vegetation birds come to the two nectar feeders I bird related experience by calling 413- com.

I wish everyone a wonderful Fourth Summer gardening questions answered FOURTH, from page 6 of July. For anyone that has a dog, I hope it sleeps through the fireworks gardener from Sure, start by examin- in the more fireworks on the lake that night and unlike Casey, the dog that hated fire- Brimfield wrote in to ing each stem. Usually, at the GaRden evidently the town fireworks were far works and the dog of my daughters’ Aask whether or not she base of the plant, there will enough away that he did not hear them. youth. should be pruning the suck- be some new growth. There ers off of her tomato plants. will be tight clusters of leaves “With all the rain we are get- that if given the chance will ting the plants are huge. They grow into a new, bushy plant. are ready to climb out of their Simply pinch off the leggy cages! Is it worth my time part down to this point. Do a and energy to clip off the side Roberta few stems this week and a few McQuaid shoots that are forming where Turley next, that way the plant won’t Publications the leaves meet the main Columnist look like a bad haircut waiting stem?” to grow out. Follow the pinch- Most experts agree that pruning ing with a dose of liquid feed and you suckers, pinching away the stems that are well on your way to a great looking form in the crotches of the stem and its hanging basket once more. That is, if leaves, is the right thing to do to redirect you keep up with deadheading. Petunias energy back to the main part of the toma- need their spent flowers removed, stem to plant. Suckers do eventually set fruit, and all, every couple of days. Some folks but it comes at a cost. It will be smaller, just pull off the flowers but leave the (although there may be more of it) and base attached; that won’t stop the plant the plant will be gangly, subject to injury from making seeds and by making seeds from heavy rain and winds. This doesn’t it will think its job of flowering is done have to be an “all or nothing” approach, and the cycle of life is complete. So, best however. You could experiment by leav- to deadhead often and fool the plant into ing suckers that are within the confines flowering for the entire summer. of the cage or trellis, but remove the rest, Once, as a novice gardener, I was especially on varieties that don’t have tempted into trying a variety of petu- especially good yields. That way, your nia that was labeled “self-deadhead- plants will be well supported and you ing.” Sure, the flowers fell off and the may get a few more tomatoes from a plant looked clean, but the seed pods prized variety. One year I’ll try growing remained. My mentor laughed as I went CLUES ACROSS 39. Once-ubiquitous CLUES DOWN 30. Fish-eating aquatic the same variety all three ways, pruned, deep inside my petunia plants with scis- 1. Stores department store 1. Draw out wool mammals unpruned and partially pruned. It will be sors trying to remove the seed pods! 6. Worthless 41. Portray precisely 2. Give someone a job 32. South Pacific fun to see how yields compare pound by Lesson learned. entertainment 44. Thick piece of 3. Chemical and ammo island region pound. Roberta McQuaid graduated from 9. Where scientists something manufacturer 34. Unaccounted for Olivia, who gardens in Ware, has a the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at work 45. Period between 4. Footsteps 35. Small taste of question concerning her hanging basket he University of Massachusetts. For the 13. Pretty flower eclipses 5. The Palmetto State whiskey 14. A way to act 46. Indicates near 6. Books have lots of 37. Ventilated of petunias. These are standard, multi- last 28 years, she has held the position 15. Double-reed 48. Investment account them 40. Helps little firms flora petunias, not supertunias or wave of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge instrument 49. England, Scotland, 7. Diverse Israeli city 42. One of means petunias. They are, after a few weeks of Village. She enjoys growing food, as well 16. Type of acid N. Ireland, and 8. It’s mightier than the 43. Fencing swords looking great are starting to get leggy. as flowers. Have a question for her? 17. Famed astronomer Wales (abbr.) sword 47. Inches per minute “Is there something I can do to get them Email it to [email protected] with 18. Smooth, shiny fabric 51. Beak 9. Confines (abbr.) to look as good as they did on Mother’s “Gardening Question” in the subject 19. Profited from 52. Void of skill 10. First month of the 49. Turn upside down Day?” line. 21. Secret clique 54. Walked back and Jewish ecclesiastical 50. S. African semi 22. Infections forth year desert 23. Crony 56. A display of passion 11. Idaho’s highest peak 52. Dutch names of money set aside or a plan to fund the 24. Teens go here every 60. Geological times 12. Prevents from seeing Ypres PROPOSAL, from page 6 projects. Having neither of these and day (abbr.) 61. Type of restaurant 14. Determine time 53. Instruct a shrinking tax base due to increasing 25. Suitable 62. Spacious 17. Father children 55. Oily freshwater fish number of non-taxable entities buying 28. Fresh Price of __ Air 63. Edible seaweed 20. Tab on a key ring 56. Italian river schools. We already have many vacant properties in our city and only $500,000 29. Ancient city of 64. Utah city 21. Dog genus 57. Sneaker giant buildings in our city and do not need any in growth projected next year for our city, Egypt 65. Tropical tree 23. Peter’s last name 58. The men who man more. We are renovating Lyman Terrace this is the wrong time and too expensive 31. Basketball move 66. Nervous tissue 25. Request a ship rather than tearing it down. We need to for all of our taxpayers. When you don’t 33. Polished compound 26. Walk heavily 59. Some need re-look at renovations of our schools and have money for the ideal plan, you have 36. There’s a north and 67. Body part 27. Allowances glasses improved use of underutilized schools to step back and create a realistic plan. a south 68. Muscles and 29. English football 61. Body part such as Dean. 38. Egg of a louse tendons squad 65. Indicates position The current proposal before us rep- – Linda Vacon resents an ideal situation if we had the City Councilor, Ward 5 CROSSWORD ANSWER on page 13

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 28, 2019 • 7 ◗ In The News STCC students land internships at MIT Lincoln Laboratory SPRINGFIELD – Two Springfield for Optics and Photonics Technology, industry. Technical Community College students helped Richardson and Bednarczyk land “I get calls every day from compa- this summer are working as interns the internships. They are not Massa’s nies asking about candidates for intern- at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, a U.S. first students to get hired as interns at ships and full-time positions. Nearly all Department of Defense research and the prestigious laboratory. A former stu- of my students who graduate from the development center in Lexington. dent, Gerald Gagnon, served as an intern program get hired and they often get MIT Lincoln Laboratory selected in the summer of 2018 and ended up multiple job offers,” he said. “STCC also Douglas Bednarczyk of West Springfield getting hired full time. He was chosen is one of the most affordable pathways and Shane Richardson of Hebron, as a Lockheed Martin Future Leader in to a career and we are a point of entry Connecticut students from the Optics and Photonics. Between January and May for many first-time college students who Photonics Technology program at STCC. 2019, Gagnon contributed to the creation come from low-income families. We They will intern at the Lexington facility of a lab manual for a hands-on integrat- provide one of the best values in high- through August. ed photonics boot camp to be offered at er education. After you get a degree in Turley Publicatation Photos courtesy of James Danko Richardson earned his associ- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Optics and Photonics Technology, you STCC student Douglas Bednarczyk stands ate degree from STCC in May, but will from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17. can land a job that pays between $40,000 in the Optics and Photonics Technology lab return this fall to take additional class- “Students in the Optics and and $60,000 a year to start, and you go at STCC. es. Bednarcyzk finished his first year Photonics Technology program at STCC up from there.” in the two-year Optics and Photonics train on state-of-the-art equipment used Massa recommended both Technology program and hopes to earn in many commercial laboratories,” Bednarczyk and Richardson for the MIT his associate degree in spring 2020. Massa said. “There aren’t any other asso- Lincoln Laboratory internship, noting Students in the Optics and Photonics ciate-degree programs like ours in the they are serious and hard-working stu- Technology program learn about the region. That’s why companies approach dents. practical applications of light, optics us. They discover our students know how The internship was created through and electronics. High-tech applications to use the laser equipment and know the a collaboration between MIT Lincoln include lasers, fiber optics, holography, theory. They’re ready to go to work.” Laboratory, the Commonwealth of laser materials processing, optical sys- Massa said there are not enough Massachusetts, and AIM Photonics tems and much more. trained candidates to meet the demand (American Institute for Manufacturing Nicholas Massa, department chair for jobs in the optics and photonics See STUDENTS, page 13

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HOLYOKE – On Tuesday night, the Holyoke High School girls summer soc- cer team re-emerged onto the Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League scene. The Knights did not have a boys or girls soc- cer entrant last summer. Both are back this season as the two teams seek to get ready for the fall season. The girls faced Ludlow Ideal C on Tuesday evening at Donahue School in Holyoke. Their schedule con- tinued this week at Granby before they enjoy the Fourth of July week off.

Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Goalie Taryn Ryan gets ready to make a long kick.

Right, Nisha Tabin starts a dribble up the field for the Knights. Below, Victoria Lempke chases after a loose ball.

Moria Reardon tries to create separation with a Morgan Sheehan takes a free kick. Ludlow defender.

Bankers looking to win seventh straight title Blue Sox suffer pair of losses League president But taking Perry’s place is couple of years have included HOLYOKE – The Upper Sweany was a bright spot the very capable baseball mind Hunter Salem, D.J. Lavalley, Valley Nighthawks defeated for the Blue Sox on a disap- passes away of Joe Ferry, who has been the Jake Graveline, Garrett Baker, Valley Tuesday night 7-1, pointing evening, throwing starting left fielder for the team and Zach Handzel. extending the Blue Sox los- two innings of relief and giv- By Gregory A. Scibelli for several years. The Palmer Ferry also said the team ing streak to three. While ing up no earned runs. Riley [email protected] native is also one of the fastest has brought Tom Weldon starting pitcher Trey Shaffer Sorenson, who replaced players in the league and has aboard. Weldon is a Division 3 had a solid first few innings, Shaffer in the fifth, let up two HOLYOKE – become a player-manager for college pitcher at Elms. a two-run single in the third earned runs in 0.1 innings. Unfortunately, rain came the Bankers this season. With the departure of by Anthony Quirion began a Shortstop Isaac down too much on Tuesday to “Fred handed the team Franczek, the Bankers have stretch of seven unanswered Alexander added two hits to get the Tri-County DiFranco down to me,” he said. “I’m still welcomed a local player to that the Blue Sox were the Blue Sox cause, and des- Realty-PeoplesBank game in playing, yes. No young kid their home field at Mackenzie unable to compete with. ignated hitter Dakota Mulcay on Tuesday, but the Bankers has showed up yet to take my Stadium in Holyoke. Recent Upper Valley starting drove in Valley’s only score will be back in action later this spot.” Holyoke graduate Tyshaun pitcher William Carnley con- on a second-inning double. week as they look to repeat as The Bankers have evolved Diaz is manning shortstop now tinued his impressive start Outside of that, that Blue league champions for the reg- at times over the past few and has been a huge addition, to the season, throwing nine Sox offense failed to match ular season and playoffs again. years, while still sporting many Ferry said. strikeouts in 4.1 innings the Nighthawks’ third and The Bankers don’t have a of the same veterans. The lineup still includes pitched while letting up seventh-inning scoring out- fully new look, but there are Joe Popielarczyk remains Rey Rivera, Pete Hogan, just one earned run. On the bursts. two names they are not seeing a part of the pitching rota- Sam Allen, Dave Clark, Tom other side of the ball, seven Valley, who came into anymore. tion. He has been one of their Bouvier, Ted Lerud, and Ferry. Nighthawks recorded a hit, this weekend at 7-2 and were Ryan Franczek, the long- aces for several years. Danny Last year, Ludlow’s Alex while six of them batted in prying for North Adams’s time shortstop of the team, and Gaines, Andy Gaines, Matt Lafayette joined the team and a run in an insurmountable top spot in the Northern Fred Perry, their coach for the Kirk also have returned. Recent team effort. past few years, have departed. additions to the staff in the past See BANKERS, page 10 Bullpen pitcher Lucas See BLUE SOX, page 10

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 28, 2019 • 9 ◗ Sports Pioneers remained undefeated in United Soccer League

By Tim Peterson ple of injuries and a couple of players the net. I also scored a goal earlier in Sports Correspondent got red cards, which I’m not very happy the season, but it was disallowed by the about.” referee. I’m very happy to score my first NORTH ADAMS—A wild affair The Pioneer players, who received goal in tonight’s game.” is probably the best way to describe the straight red cards for coming onto the The Pioneers would take a 2-0 second meeting of the regular season field during the second half altercation, advantage 15 minutes into the second between the Western Mass. Pioneers and were Maxi Viera and James Slayton, half. Black Rock FC. the back-up goalkeeper. Black Rock’s The scoring play began with Viera The Pioneers remained the only Ifunanyachi Achara, who started the inci- sending a crossing pass to Sebastian unbeaten team in the USL-2 Northeast dent by making a hard tackle that injured Rosano, who fired a shot into the net past Division by posting a 2-0 victory over Romero, was also given a straight red. Black Rock goalie Jamie Fite. Black Rock FC before a small crowd Pioneers forward Guzman Diaz also A couple of minutes later, Jeremy at Ron Shewcraft Field located on the received a straight red following a hard Fricker entered the game for Viera, MCLA campus in North Adams, last tackle in the 85’. who’s the Pioneers captain. Wednesday night. The three Pioneers players also sat Shortly after that, Achara slid hard “It was a wild game tonight, but out last Saturday’s home match versus into Romero and the players from both we’re very happy to come away with the the Boston Bolts. teams got into a pushing match in front victory,” said Western Mass. midfield- Mauricio “Toto” Coimbra, of the Pioneers bench. er Adrian Romero, who scored his first Alexandre Frank, and Romero were Both teams finished the contest with goal of the season late in the first half. forced to leave last Wednesday’s game only ten men on the field. “This is my first year playing for the with injuries. The Pioneers took over sole pos- Pioneers and I really didn’t know what Pioneers goalkeeper Blake Mullen session of first place in the USL-2 to expect. I’m hoping that we can keep only had to make a couple of saves in Northeast Division standings with a 2-1 winning and finish the regular season in posting his seventh shutout of the season. victory over the Boston Bolts at historic first place.” “It was a very rough game, but Lusitano Stadium, last Saturday night. The Pioneers, who also posted a 2-0 we still managed to come away with The home team took a 1-0 lead in shutout over Black Rock FC at historic the result that we wanted,” Mullen the 28th on a goal by Yanis Boucette, Lusitano Stadium on June 5, had a 7-0-2 said. “Both teams really wanted to win which was assisted by Alex Frank. overall record following last Wednesday tonight’s game. It’s a very important win The Bolts tied the score four min- road match. Black Rock FC (5-4) was for us.” utes later. sitting in third place. A little more than ten minutes into The Pioneers would retake the lead “Both teams are battling for the top the opening half, Mullen made an out- in the 69th when Ciro Damine con- spot in the standings,” said Pioneers mid- standing save with his left leg keeping verted a penalty kick. It was Damine’s fielder Federico Ucar. “It was a hard- the match scoreless. team-leading seventh goal of the season. fought battle and it’s a very good win for A couple of minutes later, the The Western Mass. squad is sched- us.” first scuffle of the evening took place uled to host the Westchester Flames on The contest almost turned into a between the two teams. Wednesday and the Seacoast United wrestling match and there was a shouting The Pioneers had several scoring Phantoms on Saturday night. Their final match between the two coaching staffs opportunities before Romero finally regular season home match is against during the second half. broke the ice with five minutes remain- Manhattan SC on July 6. The Pioneers Referee Anthony Pedolzky also ing in the opening half by scoring an will be making a trip to the Big Apple handed out four red cards during the unassisted goal. to close out the regular season against second half. “Their goalkeeper tried to clear the Manhattan on July 13. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com “It’s a big win, but we did lose a lot ball away, but I was able to control it The Pioneers, who are looking to Yanis Boucette scored the first goal in the of players tonight,” said Pioneers head with my chest,” Romero said. “It felt clinch a playoff berth for the first time Pioneers home victory against the Boston coach Federico Molinari. “We had a cou- very good when I saw the ball go into since 2016, do control their own destiny. Bolts.

home on Friday, June 28. BANKERS, from page 9 Teddy Bear Pools will travel down Annual Paul Hamel Golf to Holyoke on Monday, July 1. is back this season. Kyle Platner, of PeoplesBank has won six playoff Tournament slated for Aug. 17 South Hadley, also joined the team and championships in a row provided some pop in an already potent McGuirk passes LUDLOW – The annual Paul items to purchase. lineup. On Tuesday, the Tri-County G. Hamel Golf Tournament will be The proceeds from this tourna- Peoples is currently 4-2 to start the Baseball League announced the pass- held this summer on Aug. 17 at East ment benefit scientific research into year with only rival St. Joe’s ahead at ing of its president, Kevin McGuirk. Mountain Country Club in Westfield. glioblastoma, a fatal brain condition 6-2 so far this season. He passed away on Sunday, June 23. The shotgun start will begin at 8 a.m. which sadly took the life of the tour- They were scheduled to face He worked for 25 years helping run rain or shine. Included in the $100 fee nament’s namesake, and also to help Longmeadow at Mackenzie Wednesday. the league. Teams playing this week to play are use of a cart, a coffee and defray expenses at the Union Church of Coming up, they have a big matchup observed moments of silence prior to doughnut breakfast, a buffet lunch, and Christ in Ludlow. with Wilbraham Funeral Home, also at their games in his memory. gift bags for participants. To register to play in this event or Tickets will be sold for closest to to sponsor a hole, please contact Pam the pin, closest to the line, and mulli- Rose at [email protected]. Anyone of work, but had four walks, as well. gans. Many terrific gift baskets will be who would like to attend only the buf- BLUE SOX, from page 9 After allowing two hits in the top of the raffled off as well, and a sports mem- fet luncheon may purchase tickets for fifth, he was pulled for reliever Maddex orabilia table will be available with $25 each. Division, now sit at 7-5. Richardson, who let up three runs and The Keene Swamp Bats defeated recorded one out. Richardson was the Blue Sox on Sunday, 8-6. Despite replaced by Tommy Costello, who had a solid showing from Valley’s bats another two runs scored off of him. throughout the evening, Keene’s five-run Despite taking the loss, the Blue Valley Blue Sox offer fifth inning created just enough momen- Sox earned the highlight of the night tum to take down the Blue Sox for their with a three-run shot from third base- second loss in a row. man Cody Littlejohn. The home run baseball clinics this summer Keene bullpen pitcher Marc Davis was the first of the season at Mackenzie got the save in this one, throwing two Stadium for a Valley hitter and the first SPRINGFIELD – The Valley Session 1 will be held from scoreless innings and fanning four Blue for Littlejohn overall. Blue Sox announced recently July 8-11, at a location to be Sox batters. On the other side of the Also hitting well for the Blue Sox the team will hold two ses- determined. Registration infor- ball, four Swamp Bats finished with two were left fielder Carter Williams and sions of youth baseball clin- mation will be disclosed at a hits, including David Bedgood, Randall first baseman Richard Constantine. ics during the upcoming later date. Bednar, Thomas Joseph, and Andrew Williams finished with two runs and summer. Session 2 will be MacNeil. two hits on the night, while Constantine Blue Sox coaches held from July 15-18 at Blue Sox starter Joe Pepe let up reached base in all five of his at-bats and players will pro- Burnham Field in the Spec no hits through his first four innings with three hits and two walks. vide hitting, pitching, Pond Recreation Area and fielding instruction to participants (2540 Boston Post Road, Wilbraham, ages 6-13 from 9 a.m. – noon daily. MA 01095). Registration will open The registration fee for each four-day on April 9 at www.wilbrahamrec.com. session is $100. Participating children should How to contact the Sports Editor All children participating in the bring their glove, a water bottle, and clinics will receive a pair of free bat and helmet (if able). Ideal attire Have the scoop on a local sports story? Want to submit a team tickets to Blue Sox Clinic Night on includes a cap, baseball pants, and photo, pass along a potential story idea, or just find out how to get a Saturday, July 20, where they will cleats or athletic sneakers. copy of that great photo of your young athlete? Please send all sports-re- have the opportunity to take the field Questions about this year’s clinics lated press releases and information to Sports Editor Greg Scibelli at: with the Valley Blue Sox during pre- can be directed to the Valley Blue Sox [email protected] or call, 1-413-283-8393. game ceremonies. by e-mail at [email protected].

10 • JUNE 28, 2019 • The Holyoke Sun Sports ◗ Syracuse buckles down to earn tie with Mutiny

By Tim Peterson match, which was played on a beautiful selected to the All-Championship team. The Mutiny struck first in the 27’ Sports Correspondent early summer evening in upstate New “I’m really looking forward when Kate Howarth lofted a shot into York. to Friday’s home match against the left corner past Syracuse goalkeeper SOLVAY, N.Y. — Following a 5-0 “It wasn’t a loss, but it definitely Lancaster and I want to beat them,” Mackenzie Hanna for her team-leading home victory over the Syracuse DA on feels like one,” said defender Meghan said Cunningham, who first joined the 11th goal of the season. It was assisted June 15, New England Mutiny owner Cunningham, who’s the Mutiny longest Mutiny ten years ago. “I moved back to by Zoe Steck, who also leads the team Joe Ferrara Jr. said that the rematch at tenured player. “I was away from this the Boston area this year and Joe invited with four assists. Syracuse would probably be a lot more team for a couple of years and it feels me to play for the Mutiny again. We’re The score was still 1-0 at halftime, difficult for his squad and it certainly great to be back again.” having an outstanding season so far and but the Mutiny could’ve easily scored was. The Mutiny (5-0-2), who needs at it’s a great organization. Joe has done a two or three more goals during the first The Mutiny, who held a 1-0 halftime least one more win in order to qualify for ton for this team over the years and it’s 45 minutes of the match. They also out- lead, gave up a goal 10 minutes into the the playoffs for the first time since 2015, something that people want to be a part shot Syracuse 6-1. second half and were forced to settle for will enter the final three matches of the of.” A couple of minutes into the sec- a 1-1 draw at Al Merola Field, which is regular season tied for first place with the The Mutiny can’t afford to make ond half, a wide open shot by Roma located on the Solvay High School cam- Connecticut Fusion. The top four teams very many mistakes if they want to come Mclaughlin was saved by Hanna. pus, last Saturday night. in the East Conference qualify for the out on top against the Inferno. Syracuse managed to tie the score at “A one-goal lead against this team playoffs. “It’s going to be one of our toughest 1-1 in the 56’ when Taylor Bennett fired wasn’t enough tonight,” said Mutiny “We’re hoping to host a playoff matches of the season,” Serafino said. a low shot into left corner past Mutiny General Manager/assistant coach Jill game this year,” Serafino said. “We’ll “Hopefully, we can be fueled by our fans goalie Kelsey Kohler. Serafino. “They slowed the play down need to finish in the top two spots in at Lusitano Stadium. It’s always a great The Mutiny had posted a shutout in strictly to conserve their energy, so they order to do that.” atmosphere whenever we play there.” the previous three matches. could get a boost forward. It’s a very The Mutiny will be hosting the The Mutiny will be making anoth- With about 10 minutes remaining in frustrating result because we have a very Lancaster Inferno (5-1-0) in the final reg- er visit to upstate New York on Sunday the match, a shot by Howarth deflected tough schedule coming up.” ular season match at historic Lusitano afternoon when they face the Rochester off a Syracuse player in the box. Serafino coached the Mutiny Stadium on Friday night. Lady Lancers. They’ll also be making a Syracuse also had a chance to take because head coach Jeb Booth was Cunningham played for the Inferno trip to Pennsylvania to face Lancaster on the lead in the final minute of the match, unable to make the four hour trip to last year, which lost to the Houston Aces July 6 in the regular season finale. but the score remained tied. Syracuse for personal reasons. 1-0 in extra time in the UWS National Both Syracuse and the Mutiny had The Mutiny players will be looking All of the Mutiny players were a Championship Game, which was held in several very good scoring chances during to get back into the win column in front little bit frustrated following the road Grandville, Michigan. Cunningham was the first twenty minutes of the match. of their home fans on Friday night.

Agawam’s Cormier wins SUMMER SOCCER RETURNS mini-stock race Winchester, NH – Thunderstorms Joel Monahan, Ben Byrne, Kim and hail teased the Monadnock Rivet, Alyssa Rivera, Eric LeClair, Region of New Hampshire early in Brian Robie, Matt Zenisky, Scott the day Saturday. The residual elec- MacMichael, Kevin Pittsinger, JT tricity rippled through the com- Cloutier, Kenny Thompson petition that night at Monadnock Unofficial Late Model Speedway. Sportsman Results: Solomon Brow, If the electricity was static, it Cole Littlewood, Dennis Stange, affected the Sportsman Modified divi- Justin Littlewood, Keith Carzello, sion the most. Their 50-lap feature Marc Curtis, Tyler Leary, Will Kuhn, was slowed by eight cautions. Alyssa Nancy Muni, Alecia Fohlin-Parker Rivera of Claremont, NH, took the Mini Stock Results: Kevin field to the green and ran her best Cormier, Tim Wenzel, Gordon start of the year leading the first four- Farnum, Ethan Marsh, Kevin teen laps in spite of having to survive McKnight, Shelby Avery, Louis six of the eight restarts. Maher II, Kevin Clayton, Matt Mini Stock rookie Kevin Cormier Croteau, Haydon Grenier, Nathan of Agawam, MA, showed why his Wenzel, Cory Plummer, Jonathan previous experience racing Go-Karts Alden was important preparation for full- Pure Stock Results: Taylor sized racers, as he rolled into victory Striebel, Chris Davis, Seth Melcher, lane for his second consecutive win. Jim Decroucy, Rich Hammann, Carter Cormier held off a strong challenge Chamberlain, Joe Brittain, Bruce from Agawam’s Tim Wenzel. Canatara Sportsman Modified Results: Young Gun Results: Jake Todd Patnode, Keith Carzello, Puchalski, Chris Phelps, JD Stockwell Registration still open for over-30 Murphy League

HOLYOKE – Registrations for [email protected]. the John Murphy youth baseball The first practice for the younger leagues with games in Holyoke are division is Monday, June 24 from 5:30 still being accepted. The league has p.m. to 8 p.m. The 12-13 division has Lauren Wresien tries to dodge a Ludlow midfielder. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com three divisions. The younger division a first practice on Wednesday, June for players born between Sept 1, 2007 26 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The high and Jan 1, 2010; the middle division school division has its first practice on for players born between Sept 1, 2005 Friday, June 28 also from 5:30 p.m. and Sept 1, 2007, and the older divi- to 8 p.m. Games start July 1 and run sion for players born between Sept 1, through Aug. 9. Digital Photos 2001 and Sept 1, 2005. Again this year, the league would Games take place at Springdale like to thank our sponsors. The 9-11 TURLEY PUBLICATIONS, INC. Park on Main Street in Holyoke, division is sponsored by Holyoke Gas with the exception of two older divi- & Electric Phillies and the Murphy sion games which will take place at Baseball Pirates. The 12-13 divi- Purchase a photo that recently Mackenzie Stadium. sion is sponsored by the Mountain The registration fee for Holyoke View Landscape A’s and the Murphy ran in one of our publications. residents is $30 and for non-residents Baseball Giants. The high school $12.50 is $45. To register, please contact division is sponsored by the Marcotte Go to newspapers.turley.com/ former Holyoke Community College Ford Dodgers and the Holyoke Parks Each coach Terry Murphy at tmurphy1h- and Recreation Nationals. photo-request

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 28, 2019 • 11 the Pulse HOLYOKE & BEYOND

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ONGOING SUNDAY, JUNE 30 SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILY PROGRAM: The title for the July 7 Sunday Afternoon Family POKEMON FAN CLUB: Join the Holyoke Public BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: The Mt. Tom Program at Mt. Tom State Reservation will be “Animal Library, 250 Chestnut St., for the Pokemon Fan Club, State Park program Birding for Beginners will be held on Homes.” Everything needs a home of some kind even which meets every Tuesday from 4:15-6:30 p.m. in Sunday, June 30 beginning at 10:30 a.m. This one-hour animals in the wild. This program explores where each the Teen Room. The group will offer Pokemon cards, program is meant to help beginners learn the basics of animals chooses their favorite spot for a safe and comfy games and Pokemon Go as well as offer other card birding. The use of bird guides, lists and binoculars are abode. The program begins at 1 p.m. games like Yu-Gi-Oh and Magic the Gathering; tour- used to learn about these feathered creatures. This program naments for prizes, trading, drawing Pokemon art, and starts at the Stone House Visitor Center. A SERVANT’S PERSPECTIVE TOUR: On snacks. For more information or to register for this pro- Sunday, July 7 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., Wistariahurst gram, call the library at 413-420-8101. PATRIOTIC CHALK DRAWING: Patriotic Chalk will host “A Servant’s Perspective Tour: Chauffeur Drawing will be held at Mt. Tom State Park on June 30 Charlie Linderme,” a guided tour of Wistariahurst FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH: The beginning at 1 p.m. July 4 s only few days away and this Museum. On this specialty tour, hear from one of Food Bank of Western Massachusetts is working with is your chance to express your patriotism with artwork. them as a Wistariahurst docent offers a guided tour the Trinity Episcopal Church’s Jubilee Cupboard to Sidewalk chalk will be provided for anyone who would in character as chauffeur Charles Linderme. Listen help individuals and families stretch their budget and like to draw their favorite patriotic symbol on our desig- as Charlie recalls his time attending to the woman he buy healthy food by applying for SNAP – Supplemental nated spot. This program starts at the Stone House Visitor affectionately called “the Chief,” Katharine Kilborne, Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as Food Center. Wistariahurst’s last Skinner resident. Learn about the Stamps. A SNAP Outreach Coordinator from the Food behind-the-scenes workings of the Skinner Estate. Bank of Western Massachusetts will be providing assis- MONDAY, JULY 1 Advance ticket purchase is encouraged. Tickets can tance to anyone that would like to apply for SNAP ben- be purchased online at www.Wistariahurst.org. Tickets efits on the first Thursday of every month from 9 a.m. are $10 and $7 for students, seniors, and Wistariahurst NATURE STORY TIME: Nature Story Time will Museum members. to noon at the Jubilee Food Cupboard, located at 20 be held at Mt. Tom State Park at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Park Street in Ware, MA next to the Trinity Episcopal July 1. This one-hour program provides the opportunity Church. for children and adults to hear some of their favorite nature MONDAY, JULY 8 stories read out loud. Also bring one of your favorite books VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: RSVP of the Pioneer and hear that story read to all. This program starts at the SUMMER LEARNING AND EXTENDED Valley has requests from nonprofit organizations in Stone House Visitor Center. SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAMMING: Holyoke Public Hampshire, Franklin and Hampden Counties for volun- Schools has announced their free, high-quality summer teer assistance. Adults 55 and older who want to share ADVANCED HIKE FOR SENIORS: There will be learning opportunities for HPS students who will be skills and experience in their spare time can contact an advanced hike for Seniors on July 1 beginning at 1 p.m. entering grades 1 through 9 in Fall 2019. The programs RSVP for a great volunteer position, some travel and Seniors and others who want more of a challenging hike run from July 8 through Aug. 9 with a focus on academ- insurance benefits, and personal matching. Contact can join in on this one-two hour hike up one of the more ics, arts and enrichment as well as field trips and fun Patricia Sicard at [email protected] or 413-387-4558 strenuous trails. The hike on these trails is at a slower pace Friday activities.Visit the summer learning webpage for extension 1. to accommodate this age bracket. Bring water. This pro- program information and to apply at https://www.hps. gram starts at the Stone House Visitor Center. holyoke.ma.us/families/summerlearning/. THE ATRIUM AT CARDINAL DRIVE’S MONTHLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: JUNIOR RANGERS: Children ages 5 and 6 are The new year brings a new time and new location TUESDAY, JULY 2 welcome to participate in the four-week Junior Rangers for The Atrium at Cardinal Drive’s monthly caregiver program to become a certified Junior Ranger. Through support group. The Atrium at Cardinal Drive has been SENIOR HIKE: There will be a Senior Hike on July exploration, crafts and games, participants can receive facilitating a monthly caregiver support group through 2 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Seniors can join in on this easy an official Junior Ranger patch and certificate. Each The Alzheimer’s Association for several years at their paced one hour hike. The terrain is mostly easy and the child must attend three out of four classes to qualify for assisted living community, but in 2019 The Atrium has nature talk quite abundant. Bring water and bug spray. This this status. The July 8 program will begin at 10:30 a.m. partnered with the Agawam Senior Center to facilitate program starts at the Stone House Visitor Center. the monthly support group at their center. The caregiver ADVANCED HIKE FOR SENIORS: There will support group is held the first Thursday of the month EXPLORERS CLUB: Explorers Club will meet on be an advanced hike for seniors on July 8 at 1 p.m. at at 5 p.m. at the Agawam Senior Center, located at 954 July 2 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Tom State Park. This weekly one- Mt. Tom State Reservation. Seniors and others who Main St. in Agawam. The public is welcome to attend. to two-hour program lets children ages 10-14 learn map want more of a challenging hike can join in on this one- Please RSVP to The Atrium at Cardinal Drive at 413- reading skills, trail markings and proper hiking techniques two hour hike up one of the more strenuous trails. The 821-9911 if you are interested in attending. as we travel on all the trails here at Mt. Tom. Plus of course hike on these trails is at a slower pace to accommodate nature is observed closely. Bring water and bug spray. This this age bracket. Bring water. FRIDAY, JUNE 28 program starts at the Stone House Visitor Center. TUESDAY, JULY 9 “The Breast Archives”: Gateway City Arts, located SATURDAY, JULY 6 at 92 Race St. in Holyoke, will present a screening of SENIOR HIKE: There will be a senior hike at “The Breast Archives,” a film by Easthampton docu- ‘LIFE AROUND THE LAKE’: Snakes are the Mt. Tom State Reservation on Tuesday, July 9 at 10:30 mentary filmmaker Meagan Murphy, on June 28 from focus for “Life Around the Lake” on Saturday, July 6 a.m. Seniors can join in on this easy paced one hour 7-9 p.m., with a panel discussion afterward. The screen- beginning at 10:30 a.m. The many snakes that live in and hike. The terrain is mostly easy and the nature talk quite ing is open to the public. Admission is $10. near the lake have many adaptations to survive this watery abundant. Bring water and bug spray. habitat. Their survival are discussed in this 60-minute pro- SATURDAY, JUNE 29 gram. Meet at Bray Lake. EXPLORERS CLUB: The explorers Club will meet on July 9 at 2 p.m. This weekly 1-2 hour program HIKE AROUND BRAY LAKE: The Hike around JAZZ CONCERT: The Holyoke Public Library, lets children ages 10-14 learn map reading skills, trail Bray Lake will take place on July 6 at 1 p.m. This hike markings and proper hiking techniques as we travel on located at 250 Chestnut St. in Holyoke, has announced travels around Bray Lake on the outer loop. The terrain there will be a Jazz Concert with jazz guitarist and com- all the trails at Mt. Tom, and nature is observed closely. is mostly easy with a few moderately strenuous spots. Bring water and bug spray. poser Abe Ovadia on Saturday, June 29 at 2 p.m. For Discussions center around the lake and its inhabitants. more information or to register for this program, call the Meet at Stonehouse Visitor Center. Bring water and bug library at 413-420-8101. BLOOD DRIVE: The Holyoke K of C will host a spray. blood drive on Tuesday, July 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in LIFE AROUND THE LAKE: The Mt. Tom State the Banquet Room, 250 Westfield Rd., Holyoke. Please Park program “Life Around the Lake” will be held on SUNDAY, JULY 7 call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767), or visit Saturday, June 29 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Mammals RedCrossBlood.org and enter HolyokeKofC to schedule that live in and around the lake is the focus for this RA RA RIOT AT GCA: On Sunday, July 7 Ra Ra an appointment. week’s topic. Our furry friends are roaming all around Riot comes to Gateway City Arts, located at 92 Race St. this good size body of water. Find out what they need to in Holyoke. Fire Letters will open up the night. This show SATURDAY, JULY 20 do to survive and thrive in this watery habitat. Meet at is presented by DSP Shows. Tickets are $16 in advance Bray Lake. and $18 at the door. The show starts at 8 p.m., with doors MT. TOM B-17 MEMORIAL SERVICE: The opening at 6 p.m. 73rd anniversary memorial service of the Mount Tom HIKE THE BEAU BRIDGE TRAIL: There will B-17 “Flying Fortress” crash in Holyoke will take place be a hike along the Beau Bridge Trail on June 29 begin- ‘BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS’: Birding for at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. The Mt. Tom B-17 ning at 1 p.m. this two- to three-hour hike travels on the Beginners at Mt. Tom State Reservation will be held on Memorial is located on the southeast side of Mt. Tom Beau Bridge Trail right next to a bubbling brook. Along Sunday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m. This one-hour program is 300 feet below the summit. Shuttle up the access road the way many natural wonders are there to be discussed meant to help beginners learn the basics of birding. The will be provided beginning at 8 a.m. To attend the 10 about and explored. Bring water and bug spray. This use of bird guides, lists and binoculars are used to learn a.m. ceremony, please arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. For program starts at the Stone House Visitor Center. about these feathered creatures. more information, go to www.mttommemorial.org.

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tered by the Executive Office of Housing Richardson, 32, the other stu- Lim, who worked at a laser technology STUDENTS, from page 8 and Economic Development. dent who is interning at MIT Lincoln company. “It was exciting to find a stu- Before he started the internship in Laboratory, came to the Optics and dent who was hands-on and interested Integrated Photonics), a Manufacturing May, Bednarcyzk, 19, said he was excit- Photonics Technology program with in laser physics, something I had trained USA institute established to promote the ed about the opportunity. “Thrilled and bachelor’s degree in theater from a uni- for in my graduate days. So I was very manufacturing of photonic integrated cir- nervous,” he said. “I’m definitely not versity in California. happy to mentor Shane.” cuits in the United States for academic, from the city, but I can’t wait for the “I always had a predisposition for For his class project at STCC, commercial and government applica- experience.” science,” Richardson said. “My dad’s an Richardson experimented with convert- tions. Bednarczyk is a third-generation optical scientist and he mentioned some ing invisible infrared light into visible A key component of AIM Photonics STCC student. His grandfather studied schools with a program ... I checked out green light. is AIM Academy, which is dedicated to electrical engineering technology. His the program here and fell in love with it. “In order to change light to interact educating and training scientists, engi- father graduated from a biomedical tech- I liked the idea that I could go to school with anything, we have to change the neers and technicians who will constitute nology program. for two years, start working in the field wavelength, and that is what this whole the workforce needed for the photonic Bednarcyzk looked into the Optics and then continue on with my education.” experiment was about,”he said. integrated circuit manufacturing ecosys- and Photonics Technology after read- While studying at STCC, “I didn’t realize how much I was tem. ing an article about STCC’s program. “I Richardson had the opportunity to study going to enjoy the program or how ben- The Commonwealth of enjoy the program. It’s really engaging with a mentor, Eric Lim, who holds a eficial it was going to be,” Richardson Massachusetts is supporting several and hands-on. I’m not the type of kid doctorate in electrical engineering from said. “It was a nice fit. I like the people Manufacturing USA institutes, includ- that was meant to sit behind a comput- Stanford University. here and I like the atmosphere. Not many ing AIM Photonics, through the $100 er all day. To use the laser etching and “As a hiring manager, I’ve been people know about Optics and Photonics million Massachusetts Manufacturing marking systems we have, I think that’s impressed with the quality of students Technology. It’s like a little hidden gem Innovation Initiative (M2I2) adminis- a blast.” who came out of this program,” said inside of STCC.”

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Extensive references available, 10-B W State St., Granby, MA 01033. Sleeps 8. Email: [email protected] for free estimates types of roofing, shingle, flat and slate. Fully Licensed & Insured in MA. & CT. GREYHOUND OPTIONS INC. Salary range is $13.98 to $15,27 per for more information. Call Local Builders (413)626-5296. Call GARY DELCAMP @ 413-569- CALL MARY AT 413-566-3129 hour dependent upon qualifications. MTS MASONRY SERVICES Brick, Complete roofing systems and repairs. 3733 OR CLAIRE AT 413-967-9088 Applications will be accepted until block and stone work, concrete, repair Fully licensed and insured. MA CS OR GO TO the position is filled. Please submit and restoration. New construction, #102453, CT Reg. 0615780. Lifetime HOME IMPROVEMENTS. RE- WWW.GREYHOUNDOPTIONS. resume and cover letter or application FOR RENT demolition and deconstruction ser- warranty. Senior Discount. 24 hour MODELING Kitchens, baths. Ceram- ORG to Christopher Martin, Town Adminis- vices. Michael 413-271-4545. service. Veteran Discount. ic tile, windows, painting, wallpapering, trator, Town of Granby, Selectboard’s textured ceilings, siding, decks. Insur- Office, 10-B W State Street, Granby, SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 40 ance work. Fully insured. Free esti- MA 01033. years experience. Commercial, resi- All real estate advertising in this mates. (413)246-2783 Ron. HORSES newspaper is subject to the Federal STOP WET dential. Insured. Shingles, single-ply TOWN OF HAMPDEN systems. Tar/ gravel, slate repairs. 24 Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes WATER DAMAGE BASEMENTS HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT it illegal to advertise any preference, hour Emergency Repairs. (413)348- _CALL JAY (413)436-5782- ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT offered year round at our state of the The Town of Hampden Highway De- limitation or discrimination based on 9568, (413)204-4841. (413)536- FOR REPAIRS WATERPROOFING art facility. beginner to advanced. Ages partment is seeking to fill a full-time race, color, religion, sex, handicap, 3279 COMPLETE DRYWALL All brick, block, stone, concrete. Hatch- 4 years to adult. Boarding, sales and skilled worker/truck driver position. All familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, SERVICE. FINISHING, way doors, basement windows, chim- Leasing also available. Convenient lo- applicants must possess a valid Class B CDL, 2B Hoisting License, OSHA 10 age, marital status, or any intention to PAINTING, CEILINGS neys rebuilt & repaired, foundations cation at Orion Farm in South Hadley make any such preference, limitation or Certificate of Training and a copy of (SMOOTH OR TEXTURED). repaired, basement waterproofing sys- TREE WORK (413)532-9753 www.orionfarm.net discrimination. 40+ YEARS EXPERIENCE. tems, sump pumps. BBB+ rating. Free current driving record. Applicants must possess the skills and knowledge nec- This newspaper will not knowingly accept FULLY INSURED. estimates. Lic #14790. Call (413)569- ATEKS TREE- Honest, quality tree LEARN TO RIDE jump, show! Be- any advertising for real estate that is in 1611, (413)374-5377 service. From pruning to house lot ginner to advanced. Qualified instruc- essary to perform general road and violation of the law. Our readers are hereby clearing. Fully insured. Free estimates. tors. boarding, training, leasing. IEA grounds maintenance and the ability informed that all dwellings advertising in Firewood sales. (413)687-3220 teams. Summer riding programs 860- to operate and maintain all associat- this newspaper are available on an equal LANDSCAPING 874-8077 endofhunt.com ed tools and equipment. Please call opportunity basis. To complain about DL & G TREE SERVICE- Every- the Hampden Highway Department at discrimination call The Department of A+ ROZELL’S PAINTING Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” thing from tree pruning, tree removal, (413) 566-8842 to inquire about ap- LANDSCAPING & toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E. FORBES & SONS PAINTING & stump grinding, storm damage, lot plications. All completed applications BOBCAT SERVICE area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll Interior, exterior, residen- clearing and brush chipping. Honest should be mailed to the Hampden Overgrown property? STAINING free number for the hearing impaired is tial, commercial, new construction, and Dependable. Fully insured. Now Town Hall 625 Main Street, Hampden, Extreme Brush Cutting! BUILDING MAINTENANCE/ 1-800-927-9275. wallpaper removal, sheetrock, plaster offering a Senior Citizen and Veteran Ma. 01036 c/o Mark Langone, Highway Shrub, Stump, Tree Removal SUPERVISOR and carpentry repairs. Quality prod- discount. Call today for free estimate Superintendent. Lawn/Arborvite Installed The Town of Granby is seeking quali- ucts. Since 1985. Free consultations. (413)478-4212 Loam, Stone, Mulch, Sand fied applicants for the position of full- Insured. HIC Lic #190875 www.forbe- Storm Clean-up time Building Maintenance/ Supervi- sandsonspainting.com Call/ text H & H TREE SERVICE Fully in- Maintenance 413- sor. Preferred candidate must possess sured. 15 yrs experience climbing. Skid Small Demolition 887-1987. a high school diploma and one to three steer work, land clearing. Call Dave. 413-636-5957 years of building maintenance expe- RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 413-668-6560 day/ night. rience. Job description is available at COMMERCIAL interior painting. 10+ years of experi- **ALL SEASON** Specializing in Town of Granby Selectboard Office, ence. Great quality with guaranteed REAL ESTATE shrub trimming, pruning, design, deliv- 10-B W State St., Granby, MA 01033. lowest quotes. Ask about kitchen cab- Salary dependent upon qualifications. eries, loader, backhoe, insured. Pro- STUMP ROOFING BUSINESS IN Palmer inet special. Call or message Amber Applications will be accepted until the fessional. Please call Bob (413)537- with all equip. plus 5500 sq.ft. building 413-313-4809 GRINDING position is filled. Please submit re- 5789 (413)538-7954. and/ or 10 acres industrial property for sume and cover letter or application sale. If interested Dave(413)231- DL & G STUMP GRINDING Grind- to Christopher Martin, Town Adminis- BOBCAT SERVICES Helping 3131 Homeowners with there outdoor proj- ing stumps of all sizes, insured & certi- trator, Town of Granby, Selectboard’s Find it in our ects at affordable rates. Spread, Move, PAVING fied. Senior discounts. Call Dave 413- Office, 10-B W State Street, Granby, hauling. Dirt, sand, stone. Site clean 478-4212 MA 01033. Classified section! up, Demo, Grading, Etc. STANLEY AND SONS PAVING FOR RENT $240/4 hour, $480/8 hour rental In- Driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, sealcoat, crack fill, line striping. Over CUSTODIAN cludes operator/ bucket/ bobcat. The Town of Granby is seeking quali- 30 years exp. Senior citizen disc. Free Load/ travel fee for each location extra fied applicants for the position of full- estimates. 413-246-7999 Rich charge. Tony 413-301-2155 time custodian. Preferred candidate Classified MOTORCYCLES must possess a high school diploma CHAMPAGNE LANDSCAPING and one years experience. Job de- Weekly, bi-weekly mowing, Spring, 1993 GL1500 INTERSTATE, blue, scription is available at Town of Granby Advertising Fall Clean-ups, trimming, mulch, stone PLUMBING 71,000 miles, cruise control, heel-toe Selectboard Office, 10-B W State St., beds, gutter cleaning. Total yard main- ALL REAL ESTATE advertised shifter, fully maintained, reasonable Granby, MA 01033. Salary range is herein is subject to the Federal Fair tenance. Call Dan (413)682-4943 GREG LAFOUNTAIN PLUMBING body wear, $3,500 as is + all taxes, $15.10 to $16.50 per hour dependent Housing Act, which makes it illegal to DEADLINES & HEATING Lic #19196 Repairs & registr costs. Contact gl15001993@ upon qualifications. Applications will advertise “any preference, limitation, DAVE’S LAWN AND GARDEN, Replacement of fixtures, water heater outlook.com be accepted until the position is filled. or discrimination because of race, LLC- Landscape Design installations, steam/HW boiler replace- Please submit resume and cover letter color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Patio’s, Walkways, Retaining walls ment. Kitchen & Bath remodeling. 30 2005 GL1800, BLUE, CB, CD, re- or application to Christopher Martin, QUABBIN & Stump grinding status, or national origin, or intention to years experience. Fully insured. $10 verse, cruise control, handlebar riser, Town Administrator, Town of Granby, make any such preference, limitation, Senior Citizen/ Veteran’s Discount Gift Card With Work Performed. Call tasteful accessory chrome and lights Selectboard’s Office, 10-B W State SUBURBAN Certified/ Insured or discrimination.” We will not know- Greg (413)592-1505 (no ABS). 63,000 miles. Exquisite Street, Granby, MA 01033. ingly accept any advertising for real Call Dave (413)478-4212 for your FRIDAY condition, fully maintained, $10,000 estate which is in violation of the law. free estimate. LINC’S PLUMBING as is + all taxes, registr costs. Contact FOSTER CARE. All persons are hereby informed that AT NOON LIC. #J27222 [email protected] all dwellings advertised are available LAWN SERVICES mowing, blow- You can help change “New Season” on an equal opportunity basis. ing and trimming. Ask us about mulch “New Projects” someone’s life. Provide a safe home for children installation. Tree and shrub trimming. Call LINC’S HILLTOWNS and teens who have been abused CHICOPEE- 5 RM remodeled, 3rd fl Fully insured. 413-687-3813. For Your Connection or neglected. Call Devereux of six family bldg. Dead end with park- MONDAY (413)668-5299 AKC SIBERIAN HUSKY 12 mo. ing. No Pets. Call for appointment 413- T & S LANDSCAPING Highest old male. All shots. Parents on premis- Therapeutic Foster Care 413-734-2493 589-0301 quality, lowest price. Serving the Pio- es. $350. Call Marie 413-433-6474. AT NOON neer Valley. Weekly, bi-weekly mow- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ing, Spring, Fall and Gutter clean-ups. (413)330-3917 PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 28, 2019 • 15 ◗ In The News College for Kids at STCC offers fun, educational experiences NAMI of Western SPRINGFIELD – The College Mass. announces for Kids at Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is a sum- program mer program that exposes participants between 11 and 17 to learning opportu- AGAWAM – The National nities available in science, technology, Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) engineering and math (STEM) fields. of Western Massachusetts will offer Some of the available programs focus on its Family to Family Education pro- arts and sports. gram for the fall season, beginning The “Summer of STEM” will give Thursdays, Sept. 6 from 6- 8:30 p.m. young people the chance to learn about in Greenfield. architecture, lasers, fidget spinners and NAMI Family-to-Family is a more. free, 12-session educational program The College for Kids at STCC pro- for family, partners, friends and sig- grams on tap through August are as fol- nificant others of adults living with lows: Rock-It Science from July 22 to mental illness. The course is designed July 26 for ages 11 through 14: Have to help all family members under- fun doing innovative, hands-on science. stand and support their loved one liv- Activities include using a giant cata- ing with mental illness, while main- pult to predict and project objects’ path taining their own well-being. The through the air, designing and build- course includes information on ill- ing rockets, seeing and hearing “sound nesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar waves” while playing musical instru- disorder, major depression and other ments, building and racing solar cars, mental health conditions. Thousands and observing rainbows in the sky to of families describe the program as explore the nature of light. Activities are Turley Publications Photo courtesy of James Danko life-changing. The program is taught coordinated with the Springfield Science Mya Zheleznyakov, of Longmeadow, left, and Jania Pagan, of Springfield, participate in an by NAMI trained teachers that are Museum. Cost is $279. experiment during a College for Kids biotechnology workshop on June 25 at STCC. also family members and know what Forensics from July 29 to Aug. 2 it is like to have a loved one living for ages 11 through14: Forensic science tive short play performed at the end of software program. The lessons are fun with mental illness. is the study of crime scenes and crimi- the week for family and friends. This and help to build a strong typing founda- The National Alliance on Mental nal identities. This course will provide week of theater builds social skills, con- tion. Cost is $199. Illness is the nation’s largest grass- students with hands-on experience in fidence, and self-esteem. Cost is $279. For more information and to sign roots mental health organization forensic science and investigative skills. Basketball from July 29 to Aug. 2 up online, people may visit stcc.edu/ dedicated to building better lives for Cost is $279. for ages 11 through 14. Cost is $169. explore/summer-programs. For ques- the millions of Americans affected The Play’s The Thing from July 29 Keyboarding from July 29 to Aug. tions, people may contact Lidya by mental illness. Pre-registration is to Aug. 2 for ages 11 through14: A week 2 for ages 11 through14: Build neces- Rivera-Early, director of Community required. For additional information of theater immersion that includes the- sary keyboarding skills through the use Engagement, at (413) 755-4787 or email and printable flyers, people may visit ater games, improvisation, and an adap- of interactive games and a keyboarding [email protected]. namiwm.org/events.

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