PRSRT STD Belchertown, Granby & Amherst U.S. POSTAGE PAID PALMER, MA PERMIT NO. 22 ECR-WSS LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 entinelYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1915 A TURLEY PUBLICATIONS ❙ www.turley.com Volume 106 • Number 12 www.sentinel.turley.com GRANBY GRADS COMMUNITY NEWS SPORTS Set sail at first summer Former employees mark Laliberte hits milestone reading even...p. 4 ER satellite closure...p. 9 win in Granby...p. 22 p.17-21

Belchertown GRADS PHOTOS BY MELINA BOURDEAU told to ‘be well’

TOP: Belchertown High School Urged to ‘be yourself, fully and unapologetically’ graduates sing their class song, “I lived” MELINA BOURDEAU Included among the classes’ opened the ceremony by comment- by OneRepublic. Staff writer senior week activities were award’s ing on a once-every-100-years event night, the senior walk through, – a consecutive integer graduation BELCHERTOWN – With their senior video presentation and oth- date. Belchertown High loved ones on chairs and blankets ers. “In the last year like this, 1920, School Salutatorian on the football field, Belchertown Despite having another school women in the United States won the Ashley Messier High School graduates sat in the year impacted by the COVID-19 right to vote, Now we have a woman spoke about being bleachers for this year’s outdoor pandemic, graduates remarked on who serves as the vice president,” oneself fully and graduation ceremony, being the their accomplishments and futures. authentically in her speech. spectacle rather than the spectators. Principal Christine Vigneux See GRADUATION, page 15 •

GRANBY BELCHERTOWN TM opts to keep strong chief law Town Hall reopening on MELINA BOURDEAU front of Granby High School. ward with the process of hiring a June 14, daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff writer In two separate warrant arti- new permanent chief. cles, voters took up a $225,000 “Because he was hired under KIMBERLY PALMUCCI signed an executive order ter- GRANBY – Voters opted to settlement with former Fire Chief (the strong chief law) he remains Correspondent minating the commonwealth’s pay off a settlement with former John Mitchell using free cash. the chief until he resigns, retires, State of Emergency effective Fire Chief John Mitchell and to The motion passed by a majority. dies, reaches 65 or can be termi- BELCHERTOWN – The Tuesday, June 15. He also filed stay with the strong chief law at Granby Town Administrator nated for just cause as the town Belchertown Town Hall will legislation to extend certain the Granby Annual Town Meeting Chris Martin said the decision has been in litigation with him reopen on Monday, June 14, but emergency measures current- last weekend under the tent in will allow the town to move for- since July 2020,” Martin said. residents are encouraged to call ly in place via executive orders “This will allow the Selectboard ahead before visiting. that are set to expire on June to close litigation and getting the During its Monday meeting, 15 with the end of the State fire department fully operational.” the Belchertown SelectBoard of Emergency. The bill would Resident Rich Domeracki voted to reopen the building extend measures providing for a asked how much free cash was from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., following temporary suspension of certain available. As of July 2020, the recommended health protocols. open meeting law requirements amount of certified free cash was Board members described this and more. $1,353,314. return to normalcy as “good,” Several board members stat- “I hope the Selectboard although there may be some ed that they believe it is a good learns that contracts made by staffing issues and it is a good idea to allow for remote partic- the Selectboard have to be in idea for visitors to call ahead. ipation and that there was no detail listing certain criteria,” The Senior Center and the apparent downside to remote Domeracki said. “For instance, library are in the midst of plan- participation. we could terminate someone for ning openings on their parts, “I think you know where I just cause, what does just cause according to meeting discus- stand on this,” added Select mean? It needs be detailed so sion. Board Member Ronald Aponte, the town doesn’t have to pay our In other news, remote meet- who had joined the meeting PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU ings were also a topic of dis- Granby Town Administrator Chris Martin reads a warrant article Annual Town cussion. Gov. Charlie Baker has Meeting. See GRANBY ATM, page 13 • See REOPENING, page 9 • PAGE 2 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021

The Belchertown Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals are free for all children and teens 18 and younger. Children do not need to attend Belchertown Public Schools or be approved for Free or Reduced Price meals at school to participate. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

Grab n Go lunches will be available for curbside pickup OUTSIDE Chestnut Hill Community School from 1130am-12pm every weekday starting Monday, 6/28 until Friday, 8/20. No Service 7/5. Look for our tent and hot pink sign. You may arrive by car, on foot, bicycle, skateboard, etc and will have the option to also receive a shelf stable breakfast to eat the following day. Children do not need to be present to receive meals. We will operate a CLOSED site inside of Chestnut Hill Community School for local camps only, so that we may adhere to DESE regulations for safely feeding children in school. Delivery of weekly meal kits is available to those who request it. See http://www.belchertownps.org/district/food-service/summer-eats for more information.

The Summer Eats menu will be published in the paper, posted online at www.belchertownps.org, and sent home with students in June.

Please join us for our Kickoff event on July 1st with entertainment, prizes, and of course FREE LUNCH!

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

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❚ COMMUNITY Town’s new fire chief sworn in BCTV fixes still KIMBERLY PALMUCCI ly went there, took control of the The Police Department saw two in progress Correspondent situation, and helped organize the appointments during the meet- PHONE response. He was also able to get ing, one police lieutenant and one BELCHERTOWN – After the light- BELCHERTOWN – Belcher- state organizations and agencies police sergeant. The Select Board ing strike last week, there are still 413.283.8393 town’s new Fire Chief John involved. appointed Sgt. Michael Beaupre repairs needed to get Belchertown Fax: 413.289.1977 Ingram was sworn in during a cer- “There was definitely a weight to the rank of police lieutenant Community Television completely Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 emony earlier this week. lifted off my shoulders personal- and promoted Officer Dennis fixed. Select Board Member Ronald ly...that yes, we did in fact choose Fitzgerald to the rank of police BCTV Manager Lou Louraine said EMAIL Aponte, who served on the Fire the right person for the job,” sergeant, both effective Friday, he called Charter to see if there were Chief Search Committee, said Aponte added, further describing June 11. getting a BCTV signal. Advertising Sales that as the committee was inter- Ingram as qualified and experi- The board voted to approve “I was told audio yes, video no. Maureen McGarrett Hall viewing candidates and reviewing enced. Rachel Chagnon as the new man- Tuesday, Channel 192 and 193 video [email protected] qualifications, one name and one Ingram spoke briefly during the ager of the Belchertown VFW were fixed,” Louraine said. “I thought person “kept rising to the top.” ceremony and thanked his family, Post 8428. The board also voted everything would be back to normal; Editor “As a committee, we only rec- members of Belchertown Fire, the to appoint a DPW mechanic; nope, no audio on Channel 192 or Melina Bourdeau ommended one person to the search committee, and more who Russell Carter was approved to a 193. [email protected] SelectBoard for the position of have helped him get where he is mechanic truck driver position. Louraine said he reached out to Fire Chief,” Aponte said, add- in his career. During its meeting, the Valley Communication looking for a ing that this is “very unique” and “It’s very rewarding,” he said. SelectBoard also began its annual Subscriptions certified technician versus trying to shows how qualified Ingram was. “I truly appreciate everybody who appointments. The board voted repair it himself. $31 per year pre-paid Ingram started in his role in has helped me get here.” to reappoint individuals on many ($36 out of state) These repairs were scheduled for May, and Aponte said the town boards and commissions, includ- Tuesday this week. “didn’t even have to wait a week” Other appointments ing members of the Agricultural “Channel 192 is effectively dead - WEB for Ingram to show that he was In other news, the Belchertown Commission, the Animal Control no audio, no recording meetings for certainly the right man for the job. SelectBoard also made several Advisory Board, the Belchertown www.sentinel.turley.com later rebroadcast,” he said. “Channel At the end of May, the town was other appointments at its recent Overcoming Addiction 193 does not have audio but it is the faced with a situation in which a meeting. To fill a vacancy in the Together (BOAT) Committee, @ The Sentinel beaver dam broke and washed out Fire Department for the position the Community Preservation weather channel and no audio is okay a large section of Gulf Road. of firefighter/paramedic, the board Committee, and others. for now.” voted to appoint Madison Dexter The Sentinel is published by Aponte said that Ingram was Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com notified of the issue and personal- as a full-time firefighter/EMT.

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THE BEST FRESH ❚ COMMUNITY LOCALLY GROWN!

First of the Season Set sail at first summer reading event BELCHERTOWN – The Clapp Memorial Library will be kicking off Locally Grown Tails and Tales, our summer reading program for children under 12 years old, with a day all about whales. Strawberries Whalemobile—interactive virtual Red, Ripe and Delicious programs on Friday, June 18 Cynde McInnis, aka the whale lady, will teach participants all about Nile, Locally Grown a real humpback whale, and how each of us can better take care of our Asparagus! oceans. • The Tale of the Tail of the From Dan Smiarowski Farm Humpback at 9:30 a.m. for ages 5 to 9 • The Tale of the Tail of the Humpback at 11 a.m. ages 10 to 12 June is Rose Month Registration is required for both Zoom programs. McInnis will bring COURTESY IMAGE $5 OFF ALL ROSE BUSHES us inside her life-size inflatable of The Clapp Memorial Library summer reading program kicks off on June 18. 2 gallon & 3 gallon pots Nile and engage child in a fun ses- sion with lots of time for questions. Climbing Roses, Families will receive an email a spe- aboard the Privateer IV from Seven the CML’s Facebook page on June 17 cial email from McInnis so prepare Seas Whale Watch. The group will or request it by email, jwhitehead@ Hybrid Teas, Landscape for the fun. Register at www.clappli- learn about the species of whales cwmars.org. & “Knock Out” Roses brary.org that are observed off the coast of This program is supported in part Going On a Whale Watch at 1 p.m. Massachusetts. They will discuss why by a grant from the Belchertown All are welcome. they are there, see videos of behaviors Cultural Council, a local agen- June is Strawberry Month McInnis has led over 2,000 they do, and learn about individual cy, which is supported by the Mass whale watch trips out of Gloucester. humpback whales. If you have never Cultural Council, a state agency. Strawberry Plants ~ One Gallon Pots The group will “virtually” leave been on a whale watch, this is a close NOW $9.99 POT Gloucester Harbor and head out to sea second. Zoom link will be posted on (SAVE $4.00) Belchertown Fair Committee hopes Lions to host Perennial June Bearing Allstar Variety meatball grinder Complete with Blossoms & Berries people can ‘flock to the fair’ Ready to Pick BELCHERTOWN – Fingers Printed books will be available soon. fundraiser crossed we will “Flock to the Fair” Looking for persons interested in BELCHERTOWN – The this year on Sept. 24, 25 and 26. demonstrating their talents, skills Belchertown Lions Club will hold a The Belchertown Fair Committee or informational topics in the hall Colorful Wave Petunias second drive-thru/pickup Meatball continues to forge ahead with high throughout the weekend. Contact Grinder sale on Saturday, June 12 Jumbo Six Pack Sizes hopes. The Exhibit Hall will be Wendy at chevalierwendy@yahoo. from 12 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of accepting items made in the past com if interested. the Belchertown United Church of NOW $12.99 24 months instead of the usual 12 There will be a list and map of Christ. The ticket is $10 includes the months due to last year’s cancelation, Belchertown farm stands available in sub, chips and beverage...and there’s so the Exhibit Hall will be brimming the Exhibit Hall throughout (SAVE $5.00) no need to pre-order. with two years of handcrafted items, the weekend. If you have a road- As always, all proceeds from the Sun Loving, baked goods, canning, photography side stand at your home or a business club’s fundraising events go to char- Easy Spreading Color and much more with your participa- please send name, address and items ity...and this year in particular there tion. sold to [email protected]. Perfect for Planters & Gardens will be several graduating seniors They are encouraging online The Belchertown Fair Committee receiving $1,500 Lions Club schol- entries using the website belcher- is seeking volunteers as well for tent arships to help continue their edu- Plant Your Vegetable Garden! townfair.com proceed to the drop- and Exhibit Hall set up Sunday, Sept. cation. down Exhibit Hall to enter. 19, various help during the week BIG SELECTION OF The complete book is available Sept. 20 to 26 and Exhibit Hall take along with entry forms, instructions down Sunday, Sept. 26 from 4 to 6 TOMATO PLANTS and contacts for additional assistance. p.m. Heirloom, Classic & Specialties Bite Size to Large Slicers Pepper Plants ~ Sweet Bell to Hot & Spicy Eggplant, Cucumber & Squash Plants Too From Randall’s Kitchen Summer Salads

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CISA helps SNAP recipients Resilient water supply event BELCHERTOWN – Join the Belchertown Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Water District and Conservation Commission Program Action Grant – Enhancing Water find where to use HIP benefits for some family-friendly activities to learn Supply Reliability: Resilient Water Storage REGION – CISA has launched a new produce. about water supply protection, water conser- and Water Conservation Design and resource to help Supplemental Nutrition “HIP gives Massachusetts SNAP cus- vation, and the project to replace the Park Implementation. Assistance Program customers use their tomers an instant rebate when they buy Street Water Tank on June 13 from 10 am to The event is hosted by the Belchertown SNAP benefits to earn Healthy Incentives fruits and vegetables from participating 2 pm at the Belchertown Common. Conservation Commission and Belchertown Program by buying local produce. local vendors. Because so many of the For more information, contact the Water District. This new, user-friendly map identifies vendors operate seasonally, there’s a real Belchertown Conservation authorized HIP vendors in the Pioneer need for HIP customers to be able to find Commission at 413-323- Valley, and is updated monthly, or as new up-to-date information about HIP ven- 0405 or https://www. B&D GENERAL SERVICES - Since 1982 information comes in about farmers’ mar- dors that are open near them,” says Sarah belchertown.org/conserva- kets, farm stands, and CSAs (Community Lucia, the CISA TerraCorps member. The tion/index.php. Window & Door Installation Specialist Supported Agriculture). This ensures cus- HIP Map, which can be found at buy- This event is being con- New & Replacement tomers have timely, accurate information ducted as part of the Town Call For Your Free Estimate Today about HIP businesses where they can buy See CISA, page 25 • of Belchertown’s FY21 HIC#1755887 - 413-455-5458

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❚ OPINION

SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS I N THE Late spring questions G a r d e n Turley Publications Will my retirement for the Garden Lady Letters to the benefits be cut because his question came from Peggy, who are cut off, right at Editor Policy gardens in Belchertown: “I always the base. What is of my state pension? Tenjoy reading your column, and doing this? I find it finally I got up the nerve to ask you a ques- strange that they Letters to the edi- Roberta McQuaid RUSSELL GLOOR tion. Last year, and for the first time ever, aren’t exactly eaten, tor should be 350 Guest columnist I grew elephant’s ears. Just as you said just lying there!” words or less in to do, I dug them up before the first frost. The pest you mention is the dreaded cut- length. No unsigned Dear Rusty: I took early retirement at 20 years from They looked so good, surprisingly, that I worm. There is nothing more disappointing or anonymous opin- the Louisiana public school system in 1996. Since then, kept three of them in pots in a room on the to visit the garden and see the pepper or ions will be pub- I have continued to work in private schools, except for north side of my house where they only broccoli plant that you nurtured indoors lished. We require two years in public schools. I now have over 20 years received a bit of indirect sunlight each day. for weeks or months chopped down at the letter writers to in the Social Security system. Are they going to take I watered them throughout the winter and soil line in a single night and left there to include his or her money out of my tiny early state retirement check or they put out some new growth. When the wither in the sun. According to Barbara town of residence lower my Social Security check? Is it true I can contin- danger of frost had passed, I brought them Pleasant in “The Gardener’s Bug Book,” directly outside of the room they were in, (Storey Publishing $14.95) cutworms are and home telephone ue working and draw Social Security? I have reached figuring I would harden them off before most active at night. It is then that the moth number. We must full retirement age - I am 68. Signed: State Retiree planting them in the garden. Before long, larvae circle around the plant to grab a authenticate author- however, the leaves yellowed, and turned bite or two. Efficient as they are at eating, ship prior to publi- Dear State Retiree: There are 27 US states (includ- brown in patches. Do you have a guess as this snack is all they need for now, but cation. We reserve ing Louisiana) which, to varying degrees, do not to what happened?” left to their own devices they can ravage the right to edit or require state employees to contribute to the feder- the garden of its tender seedlings in just withhold any sub- al Social Security program. Retirees in those states I am surmising your plants got scalded a few evenings. Cutworm collars are the missions deemed to with a pension earned while not contributing to Social from the wind and/or the sun. The inten- first line of defense. Simply encircle them be libelous or con- Security, and who still earn enough Social Security sity of the light change from a nearly dark with strips of heavy paper buried a couple tain unsubstantiated credits (from other work) to be eligible for Social room to outdoors with the wind on top of inches deep. Pint-sized ice cream con- allegations, person- Security benefits, are affected by a regulation known of that, likely shocked the plant. I rec- tainers with the bottom cut or the waxy al attacks, defama- ommend you cut back any foliage that is containers that soy milk or orange juice as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which tion of character reduces the amount of your Social Security payment. too far gone and move the pots to a very come in work great too and are easily cut protected, shady area. With any hope, the to the right size with a pair of scissors. If and offensive lan- So, the answer to your question is yes, your Social guage. All unknown Security benefit will be reduced as a result of your LA plants will regrow and you will get some you already lost a few plants, dig around in or alleged facts and state pension and WEP (your LA retirement benefit enjoyment out of them this summer. When the soil next to them and chances are you’ll quotations offered won’t be affected). frost threatens, unearth the tubers and store find the soft, hairless caterpillar nearby. by the author need to The amount of the reduction to your Social Security in them in a pot of vermiculite or wrap Be brave and squish it. Better yet feed it to benefit will depend upon the number of years of “sig- in paper and store in empty pots at fifty your chickens, mine find them especially cite credible, unbi- degrees. Pre-start them in a sunny window tasty. One wive’s tale was to put a long nail nificant’’ earnings you have been contributing to the ased sources. Send in late March and gradually acclimatize to next to the seedlings. I tried it once, still letters to: Sentinel Social Security program. With 20 or fewer years of the outdoors in mid-May. Good luck! had cutworms, then had to get all the nails Social Security-covered earnings, you would incur Editor Melina out of my garden! Bourdeau, 24 Water the maximum WEP reduction, which is either a) 50% Cutworms of your state pension amount, or b) the maximum St., Palmer, MA Cutworms are a big problem right now. I Roberta McQuaid graduated from the 01069 or via email to WEP reduction for your “eligibility year” (the year you have seen many in my own garden. Here is Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the turned 62, which I believe was 2015). In the case of b), an updated version of answers to a question University of Massachusetts. For the last [email protected]. the maximum WEP reduction to your Social Security that ran a few years back, figuring you may 28 years, she has held the position of staff The deadline for sub- benefit would be $413/month. find it useful. horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. missions is Friday at Since you say you have “over 20 years” contributing I ran into my old friend Don at the dentist She enjoys growing food as well as flow- 5 p.m. to Social Security, be aware that the size of the WEP office when this question arose: “I planted ers. Have a question for her? Email it to reduction to your Social Security will be smaller for a lot of cabbage a few weeks back and in [email protected] with “Gardening each year over 20 that you have significant Social the morning I notice that some of the plants Question” in the subject line. Security-covered earnings. For example, with 21 years of Social Security earnings, your WEP reduction would Belchertown, Granby & Amherst be $371/month; with 25 years of Social Security con- LETTER tributions your WEP reduction would be $206/month; SentinelYOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1915 and with 30 years of Social Security contributions, In response to Mr. Conkey The Sentinel is published WEP would no longer apply. As you can see, the WEP every Thursday by Turley reduction to your Social Security benefit decreases Dear Editor, We attended a virtual meeting organized Publications, Inc., 24 Water proportionally with each year over 20 that you have by the Sierra Club of Massachusetts on St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. significant earnings and contribute to Social Security, We were so happy to see a response to Wednesday, June 26 where the topics were Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax and WEP disappears with 30 years of significant Social our classmates’ letter on PROforestation H 912 and H 1002. State Representative (413) 289-1977. Security earnings. in last week’s Sentinel and we are grateful Michael Finn, lead sponsor of H 912, Be aware that WEP will not affect you until you to hear another opinion. However, we’d took part as well, and seemed thrilled like to set the record straight. Mr.Conkey to hear about the efforts we and others PATRICK H. TURLEY are collecting both your state pension and your Social claims that replacing older trees with were making. Clearly, this isn’t the case CEO Security benefit, and that for each full year you contin- younger trees will have them absorbing of a legislator filing a bill someone just ue to work and contribute to Social Security the WEP more carbon within five or six years. handed them. Instead, the effort to protect KEITH TURLEY reduction will diminish. And since you’ve passed your According to William R. Moomaw, forests on public land in Massachusetts President full retirement age you can collect Social Security and Co-Director of the Global Development is coming from a coalition of students, work without your benefits being affected. But, in any and Environment Institute at Tufts state legislators, members of local govern- EDITOR case, you shouldn’t delay claiming your Social Security University, “U.S. forests have the poten- ments and environmental groups including Melina Bourdeau benefit past age 70 because that is when your Social tial for much more rapid atmospheric SaveMassForests, RESTORE: The North [email protected] Security benefit will reach maximum. CO2 removal rates and biological carbon Woods, Elder Climate Action, Climate This article is intended for information purposes sequestration by intact and/or older for- Action Now Western MA, Wendell State ADVERTISING SALES only and does not represent legal or financial guid- ests.’’ In addition, Mr. Conkey implies that Forest Alliance, Mothers Out Front and the Maureen McGarrett Hall ance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the bill H 912 will regulate logging on public Sierra Club of MA just to name a few. [email protected] AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by and private land, when the bill only has Hopefully, others in the legislature the National Social Security Association. NSSA and say regarding forests on public land. It follow the lead of Rep. Finn and these SPORTS EDITOR the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated also won’t have a significant impact on the bills can get passed. This will help our Greg Scibelli with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration work of loggers. These are important dis- state’s public lands get on a path to [email protected] or any other governmental entity. To submit a ques- tinctions for readers to understand. PROforestation where we aren’t cutting tion, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/ Mr. Conkey also implies that these for- down trees in the first place. SOCIAL MEDIA social-security-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@ est protection bills are fed to state legis- lators who are “required by law to sub- Sincerely, amacfoundation.org. mit them whether they support them or Rose Collins, Keira Cunniffe and @ The Sentinel Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor for AMAC. not.” This couldn’t be further from the truth Vivienne Henry with these bills to protect public forests. Sixth graders WEB www.sentinel.turley.com

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GUEST COLUMN COMMENTS ON CONGRESS History Matters Can the U.S. sustain the History Matters is a biweekly fea- George Washington’s second in com- ture courtesy of The Grateful American mand. Though his youth might have international order? Book Prize, which is given to children’s been an issue when he made his case to LEE H. HAMILTON lier years. Understandably, our friends and books that emphasize the importance of Congress, the Marquis’ offer of service Guest columnist allies wonder how much they can count on American history. was accepted by Washington, and he was us and our adversaries are eager to test us. commissioned as a Major-General. e don’t often think that how the At the same time, forces beyond the control June 1 to June 15 Lafayette served with distinction in U.S. conducts itself at home has of any government are reshaping the global numerous battles, but in February Wmuch impact on how we face picture. Nationalism is stronger, conflicts JOHN GRIMALDI 1778 when France and the American the world, but it does. You’d be amazed at between countries seem to be ratcheting AND DAVID BRUCE SMITH Revolutionary forces signed a formal how closely people in countries all over up, and many societies are struggling with Guest columnists treaty of alliance, it set off a declaration the globe follow events here and count on growing diversity, declining tolerance, and a of war between France and Britain. By the United States to lead the way. When turn toward authoritarianism. On the whole, n Jan. 1, 1863, the Emancipation the time Lafayette returned to France, he it’s messy at home, it’s hard to sustain the international power is less concentrated and Proclamation put an end to slav- had proven himself in battle, his loyalty strength and readiness to turn our attention more widely distributed, which presents Oery in the United States, but it to the American cause, and Benjamin outward. challenges to global institutions and makes took time for the news to advance. The Franklin admitted the Marquis had Doing so is especially important right it more difficult to pursue much-needed state of Texas, for example, did not know demonstrated his worth. now because what we’ve come to term “the reforms within them. anything about it until two years later, The Grateful American Book Prize rec- international order” is under stress. It’s not In this situation, it’s crucial that democ- when Union General Gordon Granger ommends is Sarah Vowell’s “Lafayette in collapsing by any means, but U.S. leader- racies such as the U.S., Europe, Japan, and arrived in Galveston on June 19, 1865, the Somewhat United States.” ship faces challenges and if we’re divided Canada recognize the importance of the role after the War, and announced the news to and unsettled at home, it will be much more they play in sustaining and revitalizing the the enslaved people there. First Black West Point cadet difficult to respond appropriately. international order. It’s by no means a given According to History.com, “The day “Henry Flipper did all his country What is the international order? It’s that it can endure, but the democracies have instantly became an important one to asked him to do.” President Bill Clinton essentially the set of structures and val- an advantage: for many people around the the African American citizens of Texas, said of Henry Ossian Flipper, the first ues that evolved during the 20th century to world, the more authoritarian alternatives who held annual celebrations and even African American graduate of the U.S. resolve disputes, promote commerce and are not especially appealing. made pilgrimages to Galveston each Military Academy at West Point. Life free trade, undergird economic develop- Even so, the work of strengthening the Juneteenth.” was not easy for him. He was born into ment and investment, further contacts and world order will require a concerted effort In no time, festivities proliferated slavery in Thomasville, Georgia, in 1856; exchanges between nations and their citi- that blends both cooperation and firmness. throughout the nation; now, 47 states after he completed his studies on June zens, and protect human rights. It’s based We have to strengthen our alliances of and the District of Columbia recognize 14, 1877, he wrote his autobiography, on mutually-negotiated rules and initiatives course, as well as shore up and broaden Juneteenth as a holiday, but Texas was which revealed the cruel treatment he had that, in a well-functioning world, are pro- arms control efforts. Countering authori- the first to decree annual observance of received at West Point. moted by institutions such as the UN, the tarianism in all its facets will be an ongo- June 19th in 1979. According to History.com, Flipper International Monetary Fund and World ing challenge. And we need constantly to For more information about recalled how “he was socially ostracized Bank, the World Trade Organization, the gauge how best to be a benign world power, Juneteenth, the Grateful American Book by white peers and professors.” World Health Organization, and others. helping to resolve conflicts and slow to use Prize recommends books such as “The After commencement, Flipper served These days, though, it’s fair to say that force—not ruling it out, but relying on it Fire Next Time,” by James Baldwin. as a second lieutenant in the African there’s no aspect of the order we once wisely and only when necessary. American 10thCavalry Regiment, took for granted that isn’t at least fac- Finally, as I suggested at the begin- Lafayette known as the Buffalo Soldiers of Fort ing questions. This is in part because, at ning, our strength on all these fronts will Benjamin Franklin, the Continental Sill, Oklahoma; there, he distinguished the moment, both China and Russia are come from making sure that we are strong Congress’s envoy to France, was not himself with his engineering prowess; asserting their interests and, often, working at home: that our economy is robust, our enthusiastic about having 19-year-old as a matter of fact, a drainage system actively to undermine ours. At the same finances and debt are manageable, our elec- Marquis de Lafayette volunteer his mil- designed by him is listed as a National time, the U.S. role is less prominent than tions are fair and well run, our infrastructure itary expertise to the colonial revolu- Historic Landmark. It’s known as it once was. Our allies, especially after the is revitalized, we invest in the future of our tionary forces two years into the War. “Flipper’s Ditch.” four years of the Trump administration, are businesses through research and develop- Nevertheless, Lafayette, whose full His career was halted when he was uncertain of our commitment to global lead- ment, and we invest in the future of the name was Marie-Joseph Paul Roch Yves brought up on charges of stealing gov- ership given that we questioned longtime American people by focusing attention on Gilbert du Motier, made the difficult ernment money, and conduct unbecoming alliances, withdrew from institutions, pulled education and skills development. If we journey, and arrived in South Carolina on out of international accords, and in general can do all that, then we will have earned pulled back from the web of alliances and June 13, 1777. 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ing down the road when they noticed the people. Numerous state and local agencies reported seeing and smelling smoke. After Belchertown Police vehicle off the roadway. Both people said were contacted to respond to the area. knocking no one on answered, fire fighters Editor’s note: The following are brief the operator was unconscious in the driv- 11:59 p.m. – An officer responded to had neighboring tenants evacuated from explanations of select entries in the er’s seat and took some time to wake up. Munsell St for a report of a vehicle hitting the building. They forced entry into the Belchertown Police log and arrests for the The driver then jumped to passenger’s a mailbox. It was reported the vehicle was apartment, retrieved a cat there and crated weeks of May 26 through June 1. The infor- seat of the vehicle. The witnesses asked a red truck with a camper cap in the bed. it. The fire department removed a stove mation was provided by a member of the if the operator was okay. Their eyes were The truck was last seen going to Daniel which was the source of the smoke. Once police department based on the review of bloodshot and glossy. The party said they Shay’s Highway. The officer encountered the smoked cleared, they went to see what the detailed log summary. This feature is had no memory of the driver and didn’t a truck matching the description and iden- the damage was in the apartment. After designed to provide context and explana- know where their license was. The party tified the operator. The operator said they ventilating and airing the room out, neigh- tion to some of the calls police respond to declined transported but was evaluated. came from area but didn’t hit the mailbox. boring tenants were allowed back in and every day. Of the 263 calls police respond- They later admitted to being at a party. The The reporting party said they waited 10 maintenance workers secured that door and ed to, there were 12 incidents, six acci- party agreed to do a field sobriety test. The minutes before calling police. There were the owner was notified. dents, three arrest/summons and 11 cita- officer arrested the party on probably cause three to four mailboxes in the area that had 4:39 p.m. –Officers responded to an acci- tions. after the test was administered. The party damage from the vehicle. There is no fur- dent on George Hannum Rd. Two vehicles was then brought to Granby Police for ther information at this time. approaching the underpass from opposite ARRESTS/SUMMONS breathalyzer test and back to Belchertown 2:59 p.m. – Officers responded to directions. The two collided at underpass. Sunday May 29 for the officer to finish booking. He was Federal St for a report of an accident at a There were no injuries or tows. 12:42 a.m. – Gage D. Costa, 4 North St, later released on person recognizance. business. A witness saw a vehicle back into Three Rivers, 20, was arrested on charges another vehicle in the parking lot. The sec- Tuesday, June 1 of operating under the influence of alcohol, ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS ond vehicle pulled forward and went onto 10:26 a.m. – The School Resource negligent operation of a motor vehicle and Wednesday, May 26 Daniel Shay’s Highway. A witness provid- Officer was contacted by the principal leaving the scene of property damage. An 10 a.m. – A resident wanted to speak ed plate information of the second vehicle. reporting vandalism to a playground. There officer was on patrol to the area of South to an officer regarding work done at their An officer made contact with the operator are no suspects at this time and the matter St and South Washington when there was residence and they believed they were of the second vehicle at the location. They is still under investigation. a reported motor vehicle that struck a tree. scammed out of money. The incident start- were unaware they backed into another car 12:48 p.m. – Officers spoke to an indi- It was unknown if there were any inju- ed in May when the reporting party created and provided contact information to the vidual over concerns about an elderly res- ries. The officer located the vehicle across a post on social media looking for someone first operator. ident. the street. There was no one inside of the to perform work. The reporting party found 4:12 p.m. – Officers responded to a two vehicle. The fire department arrived on a person on the post who said they would Saturday, May 29 car accident on East St. One vehicle trav- scene and aided in looking for the operator. complete the job. They told the reporting 12:39 a.m. – Officers responded to an elling south on East St when they observed The vehicle rolled multiple times and was party they needed an initial amount of accident on Barton Ave. An operator was a trash truck backing into the roadway. The pinned against a tree. The plate was located money up front and later requested addi- travelling south on Barton Ave when the driver then tried to get attention of the trash on the front bumper. The suspect was locat- tional funds. The operator then came over operator went off the wet roadways caused truck operator to stop. The first vehicle was ed on South Liberty St adjacent to the acci- to give am estimate after the post. After the the front tires of the vehicle to get caught side swiped by the truck. Both vehicles dent. The male party was identified in the reporting party’s initial payment was sent on a soft dirt. The vehicle was pulled to were damaged. fire apparatus. Owner of the veicle asked and another amount was sent via Venmo, the right leading it to get stuck on multiple 10:26 p.m. – Officer spoke to resi- for drivrs license. Hit puddle and swerved then the involved person asked for addi- tree stumps. It was raining at the time of dent concerning inappropriate video on off the rd. when answered smelled alcohol tional funds. The reporting party wanted the crash. The vehicle was towed from the Snapchat. The officer contacted the on breath evaluated, but declined transport. the incident to be documented. scene. The back driver’s side window shat- involved party. They apologized and the Unsteady on feet and only had one shoe on. 5:49 p.m. – Officers assisted tered and other damage was reported. video was removed. No additional informa- Said he had a couple drinks. Placed under Belchertown fire paramedics with three tion is available. arrest and charged accordingly. Brought to medical calls which came in simultaneous- Sunday, May 30 station for booking and was transported to ly from a nearby complex. These required 6:15 a.m. – Officers responded to assist Granby Police Granby Police station to do a chemical test. mutual aid from Ludlow and Granby. Belchertown fire and paramedics. 7:14 a.m. – An officer responded to a The suspect issued and yielded a .15 blood Editor’s Note: The Granby Police alcohol level. The suspect was then trans- Friday, May 28 Sheffield Dr residence for a report of a 6:10 a.m. – Officers responded to vehicle that was gone through overnight. Department responded to 167 calls for the ported back to Belchertown for booking week of May 28 through June 3. Those and was released on person recognizance. a reports for Gulf Rd flooding. Officers The unlocked vehicle had its center con- reported a severe flooding issue. There was sole open and belongings scattered around arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. All infor- Sunday, May 30 a nearby brook was swollen and rapidly the floor. Nothing of value was missing. A overflowing. The officer noticed sections of report is on file. mation is provided by the Granby Police 4:32 a.m. – Ryan P Sullivan-Daley, 18, Department. of 101 Pond View Circle in Belchertown the roadway washed away and trees were in 10:25 a.m. – An officer responded to the roadway. There were two feet of water Bardwell St at Chauncey Walker Rd for was arrested on charges of operating under Friday, May 28 the influence of liquor and failing to keep reported on Gulf, North Gulf and South a request to dispatch a raccoon that was Gulf Rds. The Belchertown DPW was noti- walking around in circles. It was deter- 6:12 a.m. – Officers investigated a report right for an oncoming vehicle. An officer of property damage done at Dufresne park. responded to Allen Rd for a single vehicle fied and Belchertown Fire was contact. The mined to be rabid or distempered. nearby neighbor said a beaver dam in the 1:15 p.m. – An officer and Belchertown crash. The vehicle was found off the road- Saturday, May 29 way with the operator unconscious. The area burst. According to the 911 mapping Fire Department responded to an apartment system, there was 2.8 acres of standing complex for report of smoke. At the time of 9:40 p.m. – Officers investigated a motor officer was waved down by two parties vehicle accident on Amherst St. The oper- who observed the operator unconscious water in the water. Photos of the area were the report, the tenants were not home, and taken. There was no sign of influence from a neighbor let the first responders in. They ator struck a deer and caused damage to in the vehicle. The witnesses were driv- vehicle.

State Fire Marshal offers summer fire safety tips State Fire Marshall Peter J. Ostroskey · Create a circle of safety. Keep chil- Charcoal grills shared a number of fire safety tips to resi- dren and pets three feet away from grills. Propane is the most common grilling dents recently. “Between the pandemic and Children should never play near grills. fuel, but many people use charcoal grills. the long New England winter, we’re all itch- On April 25, 2020, at 3:52 p.m., the Here are some charcoal grill safety tips: ing to get outside and enjoy ourselves,” said Littleton Fire Department was called to · Only use charcoal starter fluid. Do not Ostroskey. “Memorial Day weekend is a a gas grill fire in a one-family home. The use gasoline or kerosene to start a fire in a good time to prevent fires: tune up the grill; homeowner started the grill on the rear grill. teach teens about gasoline safety; set up safe deck and a while later noticed flames com- · Never add lighter fluid to burning bri- receptacles for smoking materials; and leave ing out the bottom. She went over to shut quettes or hot coals. Doing so may cause a the fireworks to the professionals.” the LP tank off and burned her hands. The flash fire and result in serious burn injuries. fire coming out the back of the grill ignited · Charcoal briquettes give off carbon Grilling safety the exterior wall of the home and caused monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that Between 2016 and 2020, Massachusetts $75,000 in damage. can be deadly. Always use charcoal grills fire departments responded to 427 fires On May 30, 2020, the Lunenburg Fire outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Never involving grills, hibachis, and barbecues. Department responded to a gas grill fire in use charcoal grills indoors. which is why gasoline cannot be stored These fires caused 15 civilian injuries, six a two-family home at 5 p.m. The grill was · For proper disposal of grill ashes, allow inside the house. In the past five years firefighter injuries, and $4 million in prop- on a patio and ignited the exterior wall of the coals to burn out completely and then (2016-2020), 338 lawn mower fires caused erty damage. In 2020 alone, there were the home causing $115,000 in damages. It cool for 48 hours before disposal. one civilian death, three civilian injuries, 74 grill fires that injured one civilian, one spread to a nearby home causing another · If you must dispose of ashes before four fire service injuries and an estimated firefighter and caused $454 million in esti- $1,000 in estimated damage. Smoke alarms they are completely cooled, thoroughly dollar loss of $1.6 million. mated damages. alerted the residents. soak them in water before putting them in a · Store gasoline outside only in approved State Fire Marshal Ostroskey offered On Aug. 5, 2020, at 8:21 p.m., the metal container. containers. these safety tips for grilling safety: Revere Fire Department responded to a gas · Keep gasoline away from all heat · Always grill outdoors. grill fire in a two-family home. The grill Gasoline and lawnmowers sources, such as smoking materials, pilot · Place grills 10 feet away from the house was on a third-floor porch and ignited the “Is your teenager finally old enough to lights, campfires, and grills. and deck railings. Make sure grills are not wall, causing $110,000 in damage. Smoke mow the lawn? Then be sure to discuss · Refuel a cooled lawn mower. Never under eaves or overhanging branches. alarms operated but the home did not have gasoline safety at the same time; talk about refill while it is hot. · Do not use a gas or charcoal grill on fire sprinklers. why it is important to let the engine cool · Keep hands and feet away from a any porch, balcony, or fire escape. On Sept. 13, 2020, the Plymouth Fire before refueling,” Ostroskey said. Gasoline mower while it is running. · Gas grills can be used on first floor Department responded to a grill fire on vapors are highly flammable and refuel- On May 20, 2020, the Charlton Fire decks or patios, but only if there is an the back deck of a single-family home. ing a hot motor can ignite them. Gasoline Department was called to a riding lawn outdoor stairway to the ground, or it is at Working smoke alarms alerted the residents spilled onto clothing can give off vapors mower fire. The owner stated that he had ground level. and no one was injured at this fire. The until completely dry and be ignited by any · Keep all matches, lighters and lighter home had no fire sprinklers and damages heat source. Gasoline vapors can travel a fluid away from children. were estimated at $110,000. long distance to find an ignition source, See SAFETY TIPS, page 25 • THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 PAGE 9 Former employees mark ER satellite closure on June 3, and was sawed in half by the A family reunion for workman. just a few hours They hugged, joked, told stories, laughed loudly, teased each other and cried for a EILEEN KENNEDY couple of hours, remembering what it was Staff writer like to be together. “What you see here tonight, that’s how WARE – For a short time last Thursday it was,” said Cheryl Joubert, who worked night, June 3, the Mary Lane family was as a nurse. “ We all got along, we laughed together again. and joked – everyone was equal, nobody The former employees met in the closed was up on a pedestal. And we knew our parking lot of the hospital, which had patients, we’d see them and say, “Roger, closed at noon earlier in the day. Trickling why are you still smoking?” We really into the parking lot one and two at a time, knew them.” they hugged each other and were joyful “Everyone worked well together, we all upon seeing former coworkers they hadn’t knew each other and we many of the peo- seen for some time, and others they had ple in town and they knew us,” said Sue just seen earlier in the day. Teczar, an RN for 20 years. They laughed, caught up with each other, A doctor, who did not want his name but they were all sad in the wake of Mary used, said the hospital closing will be Lane’s closure of its satellite emergency tough for Ware and the surrounding towns. facility at noon Thursday. “They’re ripping the heart of the com- Baystate Health officials Dr. Mark munity, it’s heart-wrenching,” he said. “At Keroack and Molly Gray announced in late one time it had OB, general surgery, and January they were closing Mary Lane’s we all melded and all came here for a rea- emergency and cancer services by the end son – the patient. It was phenomenal of June, and the rest of the services at the This really is a big loss for the commu- campus over the following 18 months. nity.” “We’re still a family, we’re all happy He said the ER also provided patients to see each other tonight, but it’s said, it with a lot more than medical care, con- feels like a wake,” said Peggy Baxter, who necting them with social services. Many worked at the hospital for 19 years as a low-income residents without transporta- non-clinical educator. tion used the hospital on a regular basis, he “I was actually working here today, it said. “Those most impacted by the closing was terrible,” said Jennifer Bolduc, who have the least means, it’s just a shame,” he had worked for 10 years as a registered said. nurse in the ER. “We’ve taken care of so Now retired many people in this small community; the Robin Healey, an RN for 20 years at person you’re grocery shopping with could Mary Lane, agreed. “They’ve let down the be someone you’re soon taking care of.” whole community,” she said, by closing the Another described how the Mary Lane hospital. sign on the building at the entrance was removed before the hospital actually closed See HOSPITAL, page 10 •

Former employees together June 3, with the backdrop of the entrance missing the Mary Lane sign on the building. It was removed earlier in the day.

Former employees of Mary Lane Hospital gathered on the evening of June 3, the day the satellite emer- gency facility was closed by Baystate Health, its parent company.

There was also a conversation during REOPENING • from page 1 the meeting about an amendment to Food Truck Fridays. Discussion included trash remotely. plans—the Department of Public Works The board ultimately moved to have would not have the staff to do the trash at Belchertown’s public bodies continue to these events, however, a group of volun- participate in remote meetings, according CLUES ACROSS 33. Distinctive practices 2. Replace the interior 27. Comments to the teers would be managing onsite trash and 1. Most courageous 34. Motor vehicles of audience to Massachusetts general law. The way in disposal. 8. Insurance giant 35. Electrodes 3. Not awake 28. Tears down which participation will happen is depen- There was a brief discussion about 13. Small trace left 38. Polish river 4. Roman numeral 7 29. Gifts for the poor dent on current law and any changes from whether Food Truck “Fridays” should be this point forward. held on Thursdays, so that the food trucks behind 39. Human feet 5. Sun up in New York 30. More painful They also agreed that the way the town did not act as competition for the town’s 14. In a way, signals 40. Make very hot 6. Institute legal pro- 32. Good friend boards conduct remote participation will restaurants that have struggled due to the 15. The same letter 44. Toppin and Kenobi ceedings against 34. Lying in the same most likely change at some point between COVID-19 pandemic. or sound at the are two 7. Bugs homeowners plane now and September. However, it was ultimately decided that beginning 45. Blackbird don’t want 35. Line in a polygon The SelectBoard also discussed its sum- the events would remain on the scheduled 19. The Great Lakes 46. One point west of 8. Maltese-Italian 36. Clouds of gas and mer meeting schedule, ultimately choosing Fridays. State due south composer dust regular meetings on July 12, July 26, Aug. “I am in full support of having them on 20. Engage in a contest 47. Large beer 9. Very long period of 37. Norse god 16, and Aug.30, and a strategy session on Fridays,” said Select Board Chair Jennifer 21. Drinks served to 48. Third stomachs time 38. Health care pro Aug. 2. The September meeting schedule Turner, adding that the events are important celebrate a birth 49. Rare Korean family 10. Touchdown 40. Close tightly will resume as normal after Labor Day. key economic drivers for town. (Spanish) name 11. Agents of downfall 41. One’s holdings 22. Manpower 50. Hectoliter 12. Complacently or 42. Became less intense 23. Undivided 51. Aquatic invertebrate inanely foolish 43. Wilco frontman 24. Strong, magnetic 55. Where we live 16. Argentina capital 45. Woman (French) HISTORY • from page 7 The Army overturned his “dishonorable” status in 1976, 36 years after his death, and metal 57. Poked holes in Buenos __ 48. Expresses delight an officer and a gentleman. A court martial in 1999, President Clinton granted Flipper 25. People of Tanzania 58. Partner to ways 17. County in New 51. TV channel (abbr.) acknowledged his innocence of the embez- a full posthumous pardon. 26. Sorts 59. __ Ann Mexico 52. Beverage zlement charge, but found him guilty of The Grateful American Book Prize rec- 30. Cop car accessory 18. An electrically 53. Unit of work or the conduct accusations for which he was ommends Henry Ossian Flipper’s West 31. Trade CLUES DOWN charged atom energy dishonorably discharged. Although Flipper Point autobiography, “The Colored Cadet 32. Sullen and ill-tem- 1. Expressions of 22. New Zealand conifer 54. Cleaning accessory had a “distinguished career” as a civilian at West Point” and Jane Eppinga’s “Henry pered approval 25. Type of brandy 56. Dorm worker engineer, he never reconciled the humiliat- Ossian Flipper: West Point’s First Black ing event. Graduate.” PAGE 10 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 LIFE AFTER COVID

A majority of residents gave Survey says even the state and Governor Charlie with vaccine, Mass. Baker a grade of B or C for the rollout of the vaccination plan so residents expect a far. Baker’s overall job approv- al rating fell six points to 62% long recovery among all adults compared to the October-November survey, and SPRINGFIELD — Even the approval rating for the gov- with vaccines against COVID- ernor’s handling of the state’s 19 becoming accessible to a response to the COVID-19 pan- larger portion of the public, demic fell five points, to 62%. Massachusetts residents are cau- Support remained high for cit- tious about returning to pre-pan- ies and towns requiring masks in demic activities, according to the public places, with 85% backing latest survey from the Western the idea, 13% opposed, and two New England University Polling percent undecided. Ninety percent Institute. supported requiring masks in pub- The telephone survey of 415 lic places in the fall survey. adults, conducted March 1-31, Among survey respondents found that 44% were still very who had yet to receive a vaccine, or somewhat worried about con- 68% said they would be very or tracting COVID-19, down from somewhat likely to get the vac- 64% in the last Polling Institute cine if it was available to them survey conducted Oct. 22-Nov. today, and 29% said they would 24, 2020. Fifty-four percent said be very or somewhat unlikely. they are not very worried or not at Among all respondents to the fall all worried, up from 32 percent in 2020 survey, 59% said they would the fall survey. be very or somewhat likely to get The current level of worry the vaccine, while 38 percent said did not vary significantly based they would be very or somewhat When asked how long it or strongly opposed. Non-white eight percent of women and 29% on whether a respondent had unlikely. would be before daily life could respondents, which included of men said they had received received a vaccine to protect Perceptions of the safety of return to the way it was before African-Americans, individuals at least one dose of a vaccine. against COVID-19. Thirty-four engaging in public activities rang- the pandemic, 21% said “in more identifying as Latino or Hispanic, Thirty-four percent of white percent of the sample reported ing from dining indoors in restau- than a year,” down eight points Asian-Americans, Native respondents and 25% of non- having received at least one dose rants to working out in gyms from 2020. Eighteen percent Americans, and people identify- white respondents said the same. of a vaccine. Among the vacci- with masks and social distancing said a year, 16% chose seven ing with more than one race, were Not surprisingly, given that the nated group 45% were still very shifted slightly in the direction of to 11 months, 18% said four to almost evenly divided about the state’s phased introduction of vac- or somewhat worried about con- greater perceived safety, but about six months, and 9% said three idea. Forty-seven percent were cinations has been based in part tracting the virus, while 52% said half of all adults still view those months or less, with the figures strongly or somewhat supportive, on age, respondents 65 and older they were not very or not at all activities as unsafe. inching slightly in the direction of and 50% said they were strongly had the highest rate of vaccina- worried. Tim Vercellotti, director of the a shorter duration compared to the or somewhat opposed. tion, with 69% indicating they Among adults who said they Polling Institute and a professor fall survey. Eight percent volun- Among adults ages 18 to 39, 58 had received at least one dose. had not yet received a vaccine, of political science at Western teered that their lives would never percent supported giving elemen- Survey respondents overall 44% were very or somewhat wor- New England University, said the return to the way they were before tary students the chance to return gave Baker and the state passing ried and 54 percent said they were survey results depict a state that the pandemic, compared to three full time, compared to 70 percent grades for their management of not very or not at all worried. The may be ready for life to return to percent in the fall survey. among respondents ages 65 and the vaccination program, but only survey, which has a margin of some semblance of pre-pandemic While the survey found that older. 11% gave Baker an A, and only sampling error of plus or minus activity, but that many adults are a majority of adults supported Thirty-four percent of adults nine% gave the state an A. Thirty- six percentage points, also found: cautious about rushing too quick- allowing students in kindergar- and 37% of registered voters four percent of adults gave Baker Sixty percent of adults said ly to do so. ten through fifth grade to return in the sample reported having a B, 31% a C, 12% a D, and 6% a they strongly or somewhat sup- “More people are willing to to classrooms five days a week, received at least one dose of a failing grade. Thirty-five percent port the return of elementary get vaccinated, and there is some views varied significantly by COVID-19 vaccine, and the per- of adults gave the state as a whole school students to public school sense of diminished threat from gender, race/ethnicity, and age. centage across groups varied by a B and 35% awarded a C and 6% classrooms five days a week, COVID-19,” Vercellotti said. Sixty-six percent of men and 54% political party, gender, race/eth- a failing grade. which is underway in many “But people still remain wor- of women strongly or somewhat nicity, and age. Forty-nine per- Baker and the state received schools across the state this week. ried about contracting the virus, supported the idea. Sixty-two per- cent of Democrats said they had higher marks from survey respon- Twenty-nine percent of respon- and a significant number believe cent of white respondents strong- received at least one dose, com- dents who had received at least dents said they strongly or some- that the pandemic is far from ly or somewhat supported the pared to 22% of Republicans and what oppose the idea. over.” policy, and 26% were somewhat 30% of unenrolled voters. Thirty- See COVID, page 12 •

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While many low-income patients have used the hospital, its medical crew has provided care to a wide vari- ety of people, rich and poor, for almost 100 years. Longtime resident Dave Gravel, whose wife was an ER nurse, said, “they saved my life,” as he and his wife mingled with former employees. In 2013, Gravel was having chest pains that wouldn’t go away, and so he drove himself from his Westbrook Avenue home to the where he was stabilized and sent on to Springfield, where he had a stent inserted in his heart. “What is going to happen now with the most from your Friends at serious cases?” Gravel said. “With Bell & Hudson Insurance Agency having to make a trip to Palmer now, I’m not sure if everyone will make it. Feel bad not just for Ware, but also for Congratulations To Our Hardwick and the Brookfields.” For Nancy Snow, who was a Mary Scholarship Winner Lane ER nurse for 17 years, it wasn’t David R. Hulmes just about her work family. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO “It was about what was best for the Mary Lane Hospital’s former employees catch up with each other in the wake of the its ER patient – we love them and they love services ending on June 3. us,” she said. Although, working there Tammy Beaumier, who worked as She said Mary Lane always provided was certainly a great experience, she a unit secretary in the former Davis a lot of camaraderie, and she loved said. “Mary Lane is such a great fam- Wing, agreed. She started working at caring for the community. She now ily, I’ve worked in several different Mary Lane in the kitchen when she works at Wing Hospital in Palmer, hospitals before Mary Lane and they was in high school and returned as a which is now the nearest ER for Ware haven’t been like this,” she said. “You secretary. “It was a great place,” she and surrounding towns. Servicing the Insurance Needs of were never alone, someone always had said. “It was like working with your As the twilight darkened and they Our Community for Over 100 Years your back.” family.” continued to tell stories, hug, take And it wasn’t just medical person- For Cheryl Nute, who has worked group photos and shed some tears 19 N. Main Street, Belchertown nel who felt it was a family. “We had nights in Mary Lane’s ER for 40 years, together, it’s clear Mary Lane will live (413) 323-9611 a great, great team here, this is a sad ER, until this year it was the only on in their hearts and minds. thing,” said Marge Wocjik, a unit sec- workplace she has known. “I loved it Or in the words of Carole King, who 15 Central Street, West Brookfield retary for 37 years. “I loved the cama- here,” she said. “I came straight from was unit secretary for almost 30 years, (508) 867-4646 raderie and the sense of family here.” college and worked here ever since.” “It was fun while it lasted.” THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 PAGE 11 Spencer man suspected of murdering Molly Bish

tips from the public, specifical- Named a person ly for information relative to of interest, Sumner’s employment practices/ personnel, associates, vehicles, DA seeks additional travel and any known habits. Bish’s family and Early’s office information have run several tip campaigns regarding Molly Bish’s murder EILEEN KENNEDY over the last few years. Staff writer According to published reports, Sumner was convicted of kidnap- WARREN — A Spencer man, ping and aggravated of anoth- who died in 2016, was named er 16-year-old girl in the early on June 3 as a person of interest 1980s, and served time in prison in the abduction and murder of Francis “Frank” P. Sumner Sr. for the crime. 16-year-old Molly Bush almost This announcement comes just 21 years ago. She was taken from our search for the person respon- weeks before the 21st anniversa- Com ins Pond in Warren on June sible for hurting our Molly. You ry of Molly’s disappearance from 27, 2000, where she worked as a have buoyed us. When they say, Comins Pond in Warren on June lifeguard, and her remains were COURTESY PHOTOS it takes a g to raise a child, our 27, 2000. Molly Bish was a resi- found in Palmer on Whiskey Hill Molly Bish, 16, disappeared from village in Warren, Massachusetts dent of Warren and was working almost three years later. her Comins Pond lifeguard job on has carried our broken hearts, as a lifeguard at the pond. Some Francis “Frank” P. Sumner the morning on June 27, 2000. Her and now helps us heal. We are so remains were found almost three personal possessions, such as her Sr. has been named a person of grateful for each and everyone of years later on Whiskey Hill in Palmer. Quaboag Regional High School interest in the murder of Molly you. Thank you.” A Spencer man has been named as a identification card, were found at Bush, Worcester County District The Bish family has creat- person of interest. Comins Pond. Her disappearance Francis “Frank” P. Sumner Sr. has been Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. ed the Molly Bish Foundation, set off a massive search. named a person of interest in the mur- which provides knowledge and announced on June 3. Massachusetts area from 1960 Her remains were found nearly der of Molly Bish, Worcester County education around child and fam- Sumner, who died in 2016, is through 2016. He was known to three years later in the woods of District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.. ily safety, and most recently, has being investigated in the 2000 operate auto repair shops in the Whiskey Hill in nearby Palmer. He is asking anyone with information advocated for the passage of a murder of the 16-year-old after Spencer, Leicester and Worcester on Sumner, who died in 2016, or any State Police Detectives familial DNA law. With this ini- investigators recently received areas. Sumner lived in Spencer additional information on the Molly assigned to the Worcester County tiative, their goal is to promote new information. Sumner, born prior to his death. Bish case, to call the anonymous tip District Attorney’s Office encour- familial searching as an addition- in 1945, was active in the Central Investigators are looking for line at 508-453-7575. age anyone with information on al search of a DNA profile in a Sumner or any additional infor- Molly’s story, we could not be law enforcement DNA database, mation on the Molly Bish case here today, without your help,” it which is conducted after a rou- to call the anonymous tip line at reads. “To our family and friends, tine search does not identify any 508-453-7575. we are forever grateful for your profile matches. The law gives Photos of Sumner bear a resem- love and strength supporting us police the potential to identify blance to artist’s renderings of a over the past 21 years. Our hearts close biological relatives of the man Molly’s mother, Magi Bish, are heavy with our loss and the source of an unknown forensic saw in the Comins Pond parking reality of what may have hap- profile obtained from crime scene lot the day before her daughter’s pened to our daughter, but we are evidence, they have said, making disappearance. She was dropping hopeful that there will be reso- it another tool for utilizing a DNA her daughter off at her job, and lution and that no one else will database to generate investigative gave police a description of the ever be harmed. We are proud of leads and identify perpetrators of man. Molly’s legacy of keeping chil- crime, and just as importantly, to The family has asked Early’s dren safe, advocating for families, help exonerate wrongfully con- office to provide their public and we feel it most strongly right victed individuals. statement to the press. now, reflected in our community.” The Bish family also began “It is with grateful hearts that The family also thanked those sponsoring Missing Children’s we extend our appreciation to the who were able to provide infor- Day at the State House, to gain work of the Massachusetts State mation about Sumner. for more resources and provide Police detectives, particularly “Thank you to those brave peo- additional education for police Detective Michael MacDonald, ple who provided tips and infor- and the public around responding and Worcester District Attorney’s mation to the detectives,” it read. to missing children. office, and the determination of “We recognize how hard and They also created the Molly both former District Attorney scary that can be. 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COVID • from page 10 ducted a telephone survey using were weighted to adjust for cell live interviewers March 1-31. phone and landline usage based Western New England University on state-level estimates for one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, sponsored and funded the study. Massachusetts from the National and grades were higher as peo- The survey sample consists of Center for Health Statistics, and ple reported having heard or read telephone interviews in English political party registration using more information about the state’s only with 415 adults ages 18 statewide voter registration fig- vaccination program. Among and older drawn from across ures from the Massachusetts adults who had received at least Massachusetts using random-dig- Secretary of the Commonwealth. one dose of a vaccine, Baker it-dialing of landlines and cell All surveys are subject to sam- received an A from 12% and a phones. The sample yielded 377 pling error, which is the expect- B from 42%, while among those adults who said they are regis- ed probable difference between who had not yet been vaccinated tered to vote in Massachusetts. interviewing everyone in a pop- 11% gave Baker an A and 29% Interviewers at the Polling ulation versus a scientific sam- gave him a B. Institute dialed household tele- pling drawn from that popu- Among survey respondents phone numbers, known as “land- lation. The margin of sampling who said they had heard or read a line numbers,” and cell phone error for a sample of 415 adults lot of information about the vacci- numbers using random sam- is +/- 4.7% at a 95% confidence nation program, 17% gave Baker ples obtained from Dynamo of interval. Taking into account an A and 36% gave Baker a B. Shelton, CT. a design effect of 1.9 for the The governor received an A from In order to draw a represen- weighting of the sample to esti- only 6% and a B from 31% of tative sample from the landline mates for the adult population of respondents who reported reading view in the fall survey. ed were in some cases more like- numbers, interviewers alternat- Massachusetts, the full margin of or hearing little or no information Views also improved somewhat ly to view the activities as safe. ed asking for the youngest adult sampling error is +/- 6.4 percent about the program. regarding attending a service in For example, 45% of vaccinated male or the youngest adult female (the margin of sampling error of Vercellotti noted that while a church, synagogue, mosque or respondents viewed dining in a age 18 or older who was home at 4.7% multiplied by the square Baker’s consistently strong job other place of worship with masks restaurant as very or somewhat the time of the call. Interviewers root of the design effect), round- approval rating has dipped in the and social distancing. Forty-six safe, compared to 55% of adults dialing cell phone numbers ed down to 6% for purposes of latest survey, the results suggest percent viewed the activity as who had not yet been vaccinated. interviewed the respondent who this report. Thus, if 62% of adults that as people receive the vaccine very or somewhat safe, compared Vercellotti said political parti- answered the cell phone after con- said they approve of the job that and as they hear more about the to 39% last fall. Shifts toward per- sanship, gender, and age might firming three things: (1) that the Charlie Baker is doing as gover- vaccination program, views about ceived greater safety were slight- be contributing to the differenc- respondent was in a safe setting to nor, one would be 95% sure that Baker seem to become more pos- ly smaller for three other activ- es as well. Democrats, women, complete the survey; (2) that the the true figure would be between itive. ities: dining inside a restaurant, and older adults were more likely respondent was an adult age 18 or 56% and 68% (62% +/- 6%) had “The deterioration in Baker’s working out in a gym or health to report having been vaccinat- older; and (3) that the respondent all adults in Massachusetts been job approval rating may be tem- club, and traveling on an airplane. ed than Republicans, men, and was a resident of Massachusetts. interviewed, rather than just a porary,” Vercellotti said. “A lot Across all five activities, howev- younger adults, and Democrats, The sample of all adults consist- sample. depends on his continued man- er, about half of respondents still women, and older adults were ed of 138 interviews complet- Sampling error increases agement of the vaccination effort viewed them as very or somewhat also often less likely to view pub- ed on landlines, 266 interviews as the sample size decreases, and the state’s overall response to unsafe. lic activities as safe. completed on cell phones, and an so statements based on various COVID.” “Perception of risk for these “At least at this early stage in additional 11 questionnaires com- population subgroups are sub- The Polling Institute found activities has softened somewhat the vaccination process, having a pleted by cell phone respondents ject to more error than are state- that slightly higher percentages since our last survey, but a lot of vaccine may not determine your who opted to take the survey ments based on the total sample. of adults perceived some public people still view these as poten- assessment of risk of an activity,” online instead of over the phone. Sampling error does not take into activities as safer than respon- tially dangerous undertakings,” Vercellotti said. “Other charac- The landline, cell phone, and account other sources of variation dents had in the fall 2020 survey. Vercellotti said. teristics, including partisanship, online data were combined and inherent in public opinion studies, Forty-two percent of respon- Having received at least one gender, and age, may be more weighted to reflect the adult such as non-response, question dents to the latest survey said, dose of a vaccine did not appear strongly associated with perceived population of Massachusetts wording, or context effects. with masks and social distancing, to be related to viewing the public safety of public activities.” by gender, race, age, educa- watching a movie in a movie the- activities as less risky compared tion, and county of residence ater would be very or somewhat to those who had not received a Methodology using U.S. Census estimates for safe. 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Superintendent Brian Sullivan congratulated grad- uating Belchertown High School seniors last week.

Belchertown High School Principal Christine Vigneux spoke to the class of 2021 about their consecutive integer year, which hasn’t happened since 1920.

Belchertown Belchertown High Schoolers from the class of 2021 graduated outside on the football field last week. GRADS template for theirs.” GRADUATION • from page 1 He said he looks to his younger brother and hopes he learns from his mistakes – she said. “In 1920, the first commercially “that is how progress is made and this is how licensed radio station in the US began broad- you can drive that progress.” casting. Now, each of you carries your own Similarly, Salutatorian Ashley Messier TV production studio along with you in your urged her classmates to “be yourself, fully pocket. Consecutive integer years remind of and unapologetically.” us how much we are capable of as people.” She said she struggled with how to write She said the date also serves as a remind- a good graduation speech, but discovered er of progression of all sorts, even difficult instructions were not working for her. events. “It was then that I realized that this might In his speech, Class President David not be a bad thing, maybe this was actually Hulmes talked about how progress is made, what I wanted to talk about. If you spend encouraging his classmates to take advantage all this valuable time trying to model these of the “great reset” provided by graduation. formulaic notions, you are going to end up “You now have every opportunity to cor- doing something someone expects you to do, Belchertown High School graduates Allison Cote, Liam Clancy and Kaleigh Cooper met before gradua- tion last week. rect the wrong turn you may have taken over not what you yourself want to do in the end,” the last 18 years, because let’s be honest, we she said. “No person fits the one, inflexible a literary template, which he believes urges role in our being and becoming,” he said. have all taken wrong turns. Redirect yourself mold. So you don’t fill all these notions people how to be, and he encourages people “How does one find solace in a trying time? by thinking about how your path affected people have of who you’re supposed to be. to “be well.” My suggestion – be well. That word choice others,” he said. “There are so many people Awesome. You do you, and do it fully and “Why bring up the hero’s journey now? is intentional, one can be good. But being out there who are proud of you, who are unapologetically.” For that matter, why bring up any book now? good is not the same as being well. By being counting on you, and younger versions of In the vein of progress, Valedictorian Ben For this reason – in society, and as with all well, you’re existing well. That I think is the yourself who are going to use your path as a Schrenzel spoke about the “hero’s journey” human beings, literature plays a formative most important thing any of us can do.”

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PAGE 16 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 Jones Library announces Nonprofit offering family travel grants MONSON – Now that travel is mak- and compassionate kids,” Renna said. ing a comeback, many families are To make travel a more attainable goal for phased reopening busy planning their next big adventure. all families Travelnitch is now offering Unfortunately, for those constrained by Family Travel Grants. Income-eligible AMHERST – The Jones Library offer seating; newspapers; in-person pro- financial or other limitations, the dream households can apply for financial assis- announced its phased reopening of the grams; meeting room use; and technology may seem impossible. tance to cover the cost of virtual tours, Jones Library building beginning on assistance. These services will be added in “This past year has wreaked havoc on cultural excursions, and family dayca- Monday, June 14. a future phase of the reopening plan. so many families,” says Amanda Renna, tions. The program is currently funded The initial hours will be Monday During library visits, patrons are asked Founder & CEO at Travelnitch. “But through generous support from individual through Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. The to please wear a mask to cover mouth let’s be honest, even pre-COVID, trav- donors, many of whom are avid travel- Munson Memorial and North Amherst and nose; to maintain six feet of distance el is a luxury that many cannot afford.” ers themselves. “People who share our Libraries will continue to offer outdoor between you and others; to limit your visit Travelnitch is working to change this, passion for travel understand its value, holds pick-up only. For more details, to 30 minutes; and to please observe post- according to Renna. The nonprofit orga- and they want to share that experi- please visit www.joneslibrary.org/open ed room capacity limits. This will help nization, based in Western Massachusetts, ence with the next generation.” Renna As of June 14, patrons will be able to make the Jones Library a safer space for is committed to making the travel lifestyle hopes to raise even more money to pro- browse the collections; borrow items; pick everyone in the community. more accessible for those who feel it’s out vide weekend getaway grants as well. up holds; get a library card; use a com- The phased reopening plan is care- of reach. While Travelnitch is focused on To learn more about Travelnitch or to puter; use copying, scanning, and printing fully crafted to prioritize the safety and virtual travel as a way of inspiring little apply for a Family Travel Grant, services; hold ESL tutoring sessions; and well-being of both staff and patrons. The explorers, Renna feels strongly that there visit travelnitch.org/grants. We also visit our Special Collections Department goal is to gradually restore library services is no substitute for the real thing. ask that you consider a gift to support by appointment. while ensuring the health of the commu- “Travel is an opportunity for families this and other meaningful programs At this point, the library is unable to nity. to learn and grow together. It teaches that inspire kids at home and beyond. kids adaptability and introduces them to Donations can be made online at travel- people and places different from what nitch.org/donate or by mailing a check to they are accustomed to. Travel can be a Travelnitch, P.O. Box 284, Monson, MA UMass Amherst Libraries announce really powerful tool for raising strong 01057. recipient of GEOSET Award FEMA provides funeral assistance support AMHERST —The UMass Amherst digital media.” NATION – FEMA is providing financial applicants must meet these conditions: Libraries are pleased to announce that The award was established by Steve assistance for COVID-19-related funer- • The death must have occurred in the the recipient of the 2021 Sir Harold W. Acquah, Digital Media Coordinator al expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, United States. The applicant must be a U.S. Kroto and Steve F.A. Acquah GEOSET and Associate Research Professor of under the Coronavirus Response and Relief citizen, non-citizen national or qualified (Global Educational Outreach for Science Chemistry, to continue the late Nobel Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 alien who incurred funeral expenses after Engineering and Technology) Award is Laureate’s legacy in research and out- and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Jan. 20, 2020. Jacque Moon Yee ’22, a rising senior reach. It is given each year to a chemistry Applications will only be taken over the • The death certificate must indicate the who produced an animated video about major who has demonstrated excellence phone by calling 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800- death was attributed to COVID-19. Saccharin, the artificial sweetener, and in science communication through digital 462-7585) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday • There is no requirement for the why it is so controversial. media. The Chemistry Award Ceremony through Friday. Multilingual services are deceased person to have been a U.S. citi- “I am incredibly honored to receive falls on the fifth anniversary of Kroto’s available. Interested applicants should zen, non-citizen national or qualified alien. this year’s GEOSET Award from Dr. passing, a timely tribute. visit Funeral Assistance FAQ | FEMA. Once an applicant has registered for Acquah,” Yee said. “I am very grate- “This past year we all became experts gov to learn more about documentation assistance, documentation can be sub- ful for the recognition of my work with in digital media, navigating a landscape required to complete your application. mitted online through https://www.fema. Professor Laura Vandenburg in the SCoPE that was challenging at times,” said There is no current end date for the gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/ (Science Communication to Promote Acquah, “but over the next year, I hope application period, so you do not have to funeral-assistance, or by fax 855-261- Environmental Health) program at we all continue to find new and exciting rush or worry that you will run out of time 3452. Documents may also be mailed to: UMass, and I hope to continue to share ways to communicate our work and ideas to register for assistance. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance P.O. Box science education with the world through through digital media.” To be eligible for funeral assistance, 10001 Hyattsville, MD 20782.

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❚ EDUCATION Granby Jr./Sr. High School Granby Library’s Summer Reading Program Events third quarter honor roll GRANBY – Join the ic abilities. This program will Summer Reading Program and take place outside, with limited GRANBY – Granby Jr. Sr. English, Jr., Emma Parsons, - Alyson Barsalou, Joseph earn incentives this summer! space. Pre-registration is abso- High School would like to extend Addison Prignano, Laci Sabourin Boyington, Nathan C Breault, Summer Reading Program runs lutely required. congratulations to those students and Maxwell Seymour. Dana Chateauneuf, Emily Frank, from June 8 to Aug. 13. who achieved Honor Roll for the Ninth Grade Maximum Sienna Hill, Ariana Klekotka, Bi-Weekly Imagination Kits third quarter of the 2020-2021 Honors - Ciara Charest, Rhea Emma Klekotka, Nick Lashway, How do you do the Summer and StoryWalks school year: Gagnon, Nicolas Grandmont, Cooper Looney, Tegan Maclure, Reading Program? 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June 8 to 18 Seventh Grade High Honors Bombard, Brandie Dumais, Liberty Conlin, Casey Funk, Earning book bucks – Every The Castle Garden StoryWalk – Benjamin French, Quinn Fuller, Jessica Holubowich, Sara Kayla Klekotka, Dylan Laramee, time you read (or are read to) – The Scarlet Dragon Julian Hernandez, Maxwell Lessard, Colin Murdock, Grace Jason Moura, Tyler Sudsbury and for one hour, have an adult fill Castle gardens could be mag- Kennedy, Braydon LaDuke and Roy and Noel Summerlin. Michael Toth. in one spot on your log sheet. ical places with flowers, tunnel Keith Patterson. Ninth Grade Honors - Eleventh Grade Honors – For every two hours (two spots) arbors…Create some of your Seventh Grade Honors Zachary Auclair, Kaitlyn Dwinell, Alexis Ariza, Connor Asselin, that you read, you will earn a own magic this week; make a - Brandon Chatel, Thomas Anthony Gregorio, Nikolas Malcolm Brown, Gianna book buck. Book bucks are spe- grass head, a glowing firefly, DeWitt, Addison Gardner, Noah Misiaszek and Phillip Silchuk. DiRico, Paige Galusha, Nathan cial library currency good for a bird thaumatrope and seed Rodriguez, Stephen Szlosek, Tenth Grade Maximum Grandmont, Arash Karamshahi, raffles, treasure chest items and bomb. Isabella Woods Honors – Michael Arabik, Paige Maziarz, Isaiah Mejias, buying books from a special June 22 Unicorns cart. Show your log sheet at the Eighth Grade Maximum Markus Baran, Joshua Madison Seaha, Rhaegan StoryWalk – Sophie Johnson, library anytime before Aug. 13 Unicorn Expert Honors - Mabel Carillon, Chateauneuf, Patrick French, Sheehan, Alaina Shippee, Jordyn to get your Book Bucks and to Celebrate the legendary, Margaret Crawford, Cassandra Rebecca Gavel, Emma Hall, Sicard and Brandon Wishart. spend them. Bonus: Once you mystical unicorn. 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Lucchesi IV, Hao Pham and - Dylan Holubowich, Aidan Thursday June 17 at 3 p.m. the Pea. Make way for the king Eighth Grade High Honors Samuel Weatherbee. Johnson, Nolan Sullivan and Join us for a magical per- and queen. Feel like royalty in - Jena Abbott, Nathan Benson, Tenth Grade Honors – Eva Josuet Torres. formance that will have you a crown you decorate by add- Ethan Fournier, Logan LaPointe, Bartosz, Alexis Bogdanovich, Twelfth Grade Honors - laughing and perched on the ing some faux jewels…create a Cameron LeBlanc, Cody White Samuel Braese, Griffin Funk, Sophia Barker, Zachary Couture, edge of your seat. Umbrellas fairy tale stick puppet and make and Molly Zumbruski. Matthew Gancarz and Lauren Garrett Cronk, Dylan Moriarty, will be plucked from the thin a wand to help you rule too. Eighth Grade Honors – Aiden Parker. Jovany Velez and Rosalynn air, basketballs will be spun and Beach, Sawyer Clarke, Victor Eleventh Grade Maximum Vollbrecht. juggled and a member of the audience will unlock telekinet- See LIBRARY, page 25 • PAGE 22 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021

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Ella Laliberte charges for the goal. She scored her 100th point in a big game against Chicopee Comprehensive.

Gabby Walz attempts to maneuver around the Comp defense.

Ari Klekotka tries to balance the ball while being pursued by a Comp player. Goalie Liberty Conlin looks to make a pass after making a save. Kelly Lynn Kennedy heads on a long run down the field. Pioneers take down Granby again Orioles take down TIM PETERSON The other seniors listed on the Sports Correspondent Granby roster are Steven Torres Pacers on ‘senior night’ Jr., Gabe Arabik, and Michael GRANBY—The Granby boys Flaherty. TIM PETERSON lenges. All of the seniors are lacrosse team entered the sec- The Rams (0-10) will have Sports Correspondent heading off to college in the fall ond meeting of the regular sea- one final chance to celebrate and I’m very proud of them.” son with Suburban League rival a victory against St. Mary’s of BELCHERTOWN—Twenty- The six Belchertown seniors, Pathfinder looking to get into the Westfield in another home game four hours after receiving their who were honored during a post- win column for the first time. on June 10. high school diplomas, the six match ceremony, are Raghav The Pioneers, who squeaked The Pioneers (2-7) have seniors listed on the Belchertown Suryanarayanan, Xavier Williams, out a 4-3 win in the first meet- three games remaining against boys volleyball roster celebrated Max Williams, Troy Pelletier, ing, scored five first quarter Chicopee, Springfield Central, senior day. Thaddeus Wegrzyn, and Andrew goals en route to an 8-2 road and Monson. It turned out to be a very mem- Cowles, who’s the only returning victory over the Rams in a “It feels great to win our orable afternoon for the seniors varsity volleyball player. hard-fought physical battle, last second game of the season and their four teammates, as the All six of the Orioles seniors Thursday afternoon. against Granby,” said first-year Orioles defeated the Chicopee played the entire first game. The “We go into every game think- Pathfinder head coach Mike Pacers 3-1 (25-23, 25-21, 20-25, three first time starters in that ing that we’re going to win, but Himes. “It was very important 25-12), last Friday. group were Wegrzyn and the this is a very tough loss for us,” for us to take an early lead in “It feels great to win our senior Williams brothers. said Granby senior goalie Nick today’s game.” day match,” said Belchertown “The six seniors have been Parker. “We did fall behind early The Pioneers first two goals of head coach Chris Shea. “We had committed to the volleyball team in the game, but I thought we the match were scored by junior ten seniors last year, who didn’t all season long and I wanted to played much better during the attack Cody Ferus during the get to play any volleyball match- start all of them in the first game,” Shea said. “I just want them to second half.” first two minutes of the opening PHOTO BY DAVID HENRY es because of the once in a gen- Parker will be playing college WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM eration pandemic. We have six feel like they accomplished some- football at Rochester University Eathan Farrar tries to go around a seniors on this year’s squad, and next fall. See LAX, page 23 • defender. they’ve dealt with a lot of chal- See ORIOLES, page 23 • THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 PAGE 23

❚ SPORTS Pioneers continue win streak with shutout

TIM PETERSON Sports Correspondent

LUDLOW—It has been three years since an opposing USL League Two soccer team walked into Lusitano Stadium and defeated the Western Mass. Pioneers. FC Malaga City made their first ever visit to the 103-year-old only soccer spe- cific stadium in New England last Friday night, and it was a long trip back to Lagrangeville, New York for them. The Pioneers, who scored three first half goals and added another one with the help of a Malaga City player, coasted to a 4-0 victory before a large crowd on a beautiful late spring evening. “We scored a few early goals in tonight’s game, which really helped us,” said Pioneer’s head coach Federico Molinari. “We always seem to play with a lot more confidence at home.” The Pioneers (4-1-1) played four of their five regular season matches on the road. The players were excited to be playing in front of their faithful supporters again. “This is by far the best stadium and the best fans in our league,” said starting for- Declan Sung goes after a 50/50 ball. PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM Carlos Emery attempts to balance the ball after ward Ignacio Lerech, who scored a goal receiving a pass. and added an assist in the Pioneers first home win of the season. “I’ve played for front of the home fans,” said Agyemang, team a commanding 4-0 lead. two other USL-Two teams, but this team is who’s from East Hartford, Conn. “We It was Koduak’s second goal of the sea- like one big family. I’m very happy to be played with a lot of energy right from the son. playing here this year.” start of tonight’s game. We also have a lot “It’s always nice to have a 4-0 halftime Lerech, who’s from Tucuman, Argentina, of depth, which is very important.” lead,” Molinari said. “You do have to worry has scored a team-leading three goals this The Pioneers managed to post their third about your team relaxing a little bit in the season. shutout of the season without two key second half with a big lead. We just need to When the Pioneers and Malaga City starters. Maxi Viera, who’s the Pioneers keep improving in every game.” (1-4-1) faced each other for the first time captain, and Connor Hicks, who’s from Down at the other end of the field, Blake on May 15, Lerech came off the bench and Monson, sat out the second home match of Mullen didn’t have to make any saves in scored a late goal giving the Pioneers a 1-0 the season with injuries. recording his third shutout of the season. road win. Agyemang and Lerech have built a good The dynamic duo of Agyemang and “That was my first game playing for this chemistry during the first six matches of Lerech were replaced by Guilermo Deal team and when I scored that goal late in the the season. and Khalid Rose twenty minutes into the game, it was just an amazing feeling,” said “Ignacio and I have been working second half. Lerech, who also scored a goal in a 2-0 win together at practice. The hard work paid off With ten minutes remaining in regula- at AC Connecticut. “I just want to help my for us in tonight’s game,” Agyemang said. tion, Evan Fournier, who graduated from team win anyway that I can.” “We’re starting to gel as a team.” Belchertown High School in 2019, made Another first-year Pioneers player is A couple of minutes later, the Pioneers his first appearance for the Pioneers at Patrick Agyemang, who scored his first took a 2-0 lead when the ball deflected off Lusitano Stadium. His only shot attempt of goal of the season in the home open- a Malaga City defender into the net for an match sailed over the crossbar. er against the Seacoast United Phantoms, own goal. “Evan has been on our roster since the which ended in a 1-1 draw on May 21. During the 26th minute, Lerech received beginning of the regular season. We were Agyemang scored his second goal at a pass from defender Carlos Emery and able to give him the opportunity to get Lusitano Stadium during the fifth minute of chipped a shot over two defenders into some playing time during the second half last Friday’s match. the left corner of the net increasing the of tonight’s game,” Molinari said. “It’s The scoring play began with Lerech Pioneers lead to 3-0. always nice to have the local soccer players sending a crossing pass to Agyemang on With less than five minutes remaining on your team.” the right side. He then sprinted towards the in the opening half, Agyemang sent a pass The Pioneers will be looking to continue goal before firing a low shot into the left from the left end line into the box where their winning ways at Lusitano Stadium corner past goalie Daniel Atherton. defender Jordan Koduak knocked the ball when they host AC Connecticut at 7:30 on “It was a great feeling scoring a goal in into the back of the net giving the home Friday night. Marco Valero Perez sends a quick pass away.

LAX • from page 22 ORIOLES • from page 22 won by the Orioles including an ace. The teams would trade points before the quarter. The first goal by Ferus was assisted thing great this season.” Orioles won the game with another kill. by senior midfielder Ethan Farrar. His sec- The senior day victory improved the Just like the first game, the second ond goal was unassisted. Orioles overall record to 5-4. game was also very close. A couple of minutes later, the visiting The Pacers (1-6) only had six players An ace by Belchertown sophomore team took a 3-0 lead following a goal by in the road match against the Orioles, William Hill tied the score at 19-19. The senior midfielder Nick Beaulieu. but it was a hard-fought battle in the first home team then put-together a 5-0 spurt The other seniors listed on the Pathfinder three games, which could’ve easily gone giving them a 24-19 advantage. roster besides Farrar and Beaulieu are Ryan either way. Chicopee kept their hopes alive by win- Caron, Edmond Cousineau, Colin Gunter- “This was one of the better match- ning the next two points before a kill Donaghy, Kieran Moe, and Ethan Roberts. es that we’ve played this season,” said by sophomore Ty Bogdanovich gave the “We do have a large senior class this Chicopee head coach Donald Turgeon. Orioles a 2-0 lead in the match. year,” Himes said. “They’ll be very hard to “Even though we lost, my guys played The other sophomore listed on the replace next year. We’ll need to add a few very hard from start to finish.” Belchertown roster is Connor White. new players to our team.” The four Chicopee seniors, who played After the score was tied 1-1 in the third The home team got on the scoreboard for against Belchertown, are Jarell Bess, game, the Pacers didn’t relinquish the the first time when freshman attack Connor Treshawn Downie, Nathaniel Lambertus, lead the rest of the way, which kept the McDonnell bounced a shot into the cage and Omar Martori. senior day match going a little bit longer. past Pathfinder junior goalie Andrew Hurst Max Sanderson “You couldn’t ask for a better group of Mortori, who’s the Pacers returning for an unassisted goal with 6:11 remaining carries the ball guys,” Turgeon said. “They always work varsity player, played a key role with sev- in the first quarter. for the Pioneers. hard at practice and they do the best that eral kills and blocks in that game. Four minutes later, Farrar scored a man- they can in our matches. “Omar plays in several different vol- up goal and Beaulieu also scored a goal The Pacers other two starters were leyball leagues throughout the year,” with a little more than a minute left in the PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM sophomore’s Mohammed Mutar and Turgeon said. “He’s a very talented vol- first quarter giving the Pioneers a 5-1 lead. Moises Rodriguez. leyball player.” Neither team scored a goal during the 6-2. The score was tied 4-4 in the opening Any thoughts Chicopee had of evening second stanza, as the Rams failed to close With 8:42 remaining in regulation, Ferus game before the Pacers scored the next the match at 2-2 didn’t last very long, as the gap. recorded a hat-trick with an unassisted goal. four points with Rodriguez handling the the Orioles built a double-digit lead in the Four minutes into the third quarter, “It was Cody’s first hat-trick of the sea- serving duty. The Pacers, who were led fourth game and coasted home. Arabik fired a shot into the cage cutting the son,” Himes said. “It was an exciting game by Martori, managed to hold onto a slim The Orioles seniors are hoping to keep Rams deficit to 5-2. for him. It also felt nice to come out on top lead until late in the opening game. playing volleyball matches together for Farrar scored another goal for visiting for a change.” The Orioles tied the score at 21-21 fol- the next couple of weeks before going in team with 1:17 left in the third quarter giv- The Pioneers final goal of the match was lowing a kill by Suryanarayanan. He also different directions. ing the Pioneers a four-goal lead again at scored by Beaulieu late in the fourth quarter. did the serving for the next two points PAGE 24 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021

❚ SPORTS Perry, Bryne gets wins at Monadnock ‘SuperFan’ WINCHESTER, N.H. – Nutmeg State exhibit on teen Jacob Perry copped the biggest prize Saturday, June 5, at Monadnock Speedway, winning the 100-lap Modified Racing display at Hall Series main event while, on the same card, SPRINGFIELD – The Naismith three other drivers earned their first victory Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame lap of the summer. recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremo- NHSTRA Modified strongman Ben ny following its $25+ million museum Byrne won his 40-lap feature, Justin refurbishment which launched in 2017. Littlewood stormed to victory in the Late Among the newest exhibits is the James Model Sportsman, and Jake Bosse, who F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery – a space started the season as a Young Gun, earned dedicated to celebrating the most icon- his career-first Pure Stock win. ic fans of the game including Toronto’s Mini Stock ace Gordon Farnum soared into the points lead with his second 2021 Nav Bhatia, Los Angeles’s late SuperFan feature win, while Street Stocker Tommy Penny Marshall and Jimmy Goldstein O’Sullivan and Young Gun Fast Eddie himself. Petruskevicious also won for the second “The Basketball Hall of Fame is dis- time. tinct in that we celebrate all levels and Hometrack hot shoe Kirk Alexander – he aspects of the game for both men and of 31 MRS feature victories – started on SUBMITTED PHOTO women,” said John Doleva, President row one in the night’s main event, tak- Ben Bryne was a winner in the 40-lap event at Monadnock last weekend. and CEO of the Naismith Memorial ing the lead from polesitter Ryan Doucette Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are excit- on lap four and then setting his sights on Mini Stock musclemen Gordon Farnum Matthew Kimball, Trevor Bleau, Aaron ed to recognize the game’s greatest duplicating his victory of 18 years ago and Ray King started side-by-side again, Fellows, Kimberley Rivet, Cory Plummer, SuperFans in this unique exhibit showcas- when the Series debuted here on the high this week firing from row four. Farnum Christopher Jackman, Eric LeClair, Kirby ing their memorabilia and custom attire banks. took the lead from Kevin Clayton and Goodrich, Tyler Leary, Scott MacMichael, they’ve become known for at games. In Russ Hersey would reel Alexander in blasted off to his second win of the summer 44-Brian Chapin, Todd Patnode, Solomon tribute to all fans of the game, through and for a while it seemed like old home and, with it, passed King for the points Brow, Cameron Sontag, Dave Salzarulo, their support and fanfare, SuperFans have day in the Milton Cat 100. The kid from lead. James Cloutier, Cameron Houle certainly played a role in the game for Connecticut, though, Jacob Perry, had other Clayton completed his rock-solid outing LATE MODEL SPORTSMEN many years. We look forward to continu- ideas, taking charge just past mid-race and in second, with potent Kevin Cormier com- (UNOFFICIAL): Justin Littlewood, ing to recognize additional SuperFans in then leading open-wheel stalwarts Tommy ing home third. Austin Brehio, Camdyn Curtis, Chase the years to come.” Barrett and Ronnie Williams under the Just three weeks ago, Jake Bosse was Curtis, Dan Comeau, Ryan Currier, Hayden Items on display in the exhibit include: checkers. Hometracker Matt Kimball came just a kid winning a couple of Young Guns Scott, Robert Hagar, Cole Littlewood, · Jimmy Goldstein iconic apparel and home fourth, and Alexander rounded out features. Nancy Muni Ruot. momentous tickets and credentials from the top five. Saturday, the Greenfield, N.H. youth STREET STOCKS: Tommy his many years as a SuperFan Ben Byrne took control of the NHSTRA speedster took the Pure Stock lead from O’Sullivan, Paul Smith, Nathan Wenzel, · Nav Bhatia turban, SuperFan Jersey Modified main on lap three and never Cory Lofland on lap two and sped away Jason Kozacka, Hillary Renaud, Mike and courtside chair looked back. This was a wild one. Matt to his career-first win, keeping 50-years- Radzuik, Greg Williams, Chris Lindquist, · Penny Marshall collection of signed Kimball claimed the deuce, while Trevor young star Chris Davis in his shadow the Joe Arena, Chris Buffone, Keith Johnson, jerseys and shoes Bleau marched forward twice to come final 11 laps. JD Stockwell was strong in Nathaniel Nunez, Timothy Wenzel, Rupert · SuperFan stories and images shared home third aboard the Gomarlo 76 ride. third. Thompson, Leighton Lutz through digitized media Aaron Fellows, like Bleau, recovered Fast Eddie Petruskevicious led all the MINI STOCKS: Gordon Farnum, “The game of basketball has brought from earlier excitement to come home way in the caution-free Young Guns 15. He Kevin Clayton, Kevin Cormier, Louie me so much joy over the years, in Los fourth. Kimmy Rivet was fifth, while was joined in trophy row by Teagan Edson Maher, Jeff Asselin, Kevin McKnight, Jake Angeles and in the countless arenas points leader Todd Patnode was bounced and Leilei Daniels. Puchalski, Ricky Whipple, Josh Hubbard, around the world I’ve been fortunate to around for 13th on the night. Next Saturday, June 12, the NHSTRA Bill Chaffee, Jeff Heath, Matthew Lambert, experience,” said Jimmy Goldstein, NBA Brehio’s strong run netted him runner-up Modifieds will run twin 35-lap Quest For Raymond King, Deion Russell, (DNS) Tim SuperFan. “I’m proud to share some of honors, while youthful strongman Cam The Cup events atop a full card of racing at LeBlanc, (DNS Michael Douglas my most favorite items I’ve collected over Curtis struggled with tire issues all night Monadnock Speedway. For more informa- PURE STOCKS: Jake Bosse, Chris the years and be featured in this remark- before claiming third when Robert Hagar, tion, please visit www.monadnockspeed- Davis, JD Stockwell, Cory Lofland, Jason able exhibit dedicated to the fans.” Ryan Currier, and Hayden Scott finished way.com. LeRay, Jimmy Zellman, Nick Houle, The Naismith Memorial Basketball the show in a turn-two heap. Carter Chamberlin, Billy Graham, Ryan Hall of Fame and James F. Goldstein Tommy O’Sullivan charged from row MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY JUNE 5: Lawliss, Damien Houle, Kyle Robinson SuperFan Gallery are now open to the six in the Street Stock main to take charge M.R.S. MILTON CAT 100 (Top 10): Newell, (DNS) Nathan Roy public. For more information, please on lap 14 and then storm away to duplicate Jacob Perry, Tommy Barrett, Ronnie YOUNG GUNS: Eddie Petruskevicious, call the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Ticket his opening night feature win. Strong and Williams, Matt Kimball, Kirk Alexander, Teagan Edson, Leilei Daniels, Eddie Office at (413) 231-5513 or visit www. Cory Plummer, Kyle James, Donnie Gomarlo, Jeff Moffat Jr., Aaliyah Tacy, steady Paul Smith was the silver medallist, hoophall.com. Nate Wenzel came home third, while points Lashua, Cam Sontag, Nathan Wenzel. Dominick Stafford. leader Chris Buffone struggled in tenth. NHSTRA MODIFIEDS: Ben Byrne,

Falmouth Road Race to Sign up for Quabbin Valley Baseball REGION – The Quabbin Valley Baseball players. Players who sign up in the first few resume, event set for Aug. 15 League is an age 28-and-over league which weeks of the season should be able to be plays its games Sundays at 10 a.m. beginning placed with a team. FALMOUTH – Falmouth Road Race, field of 8,000 in-person runners for the in late April and concluding in late August. It The league’s first games are scheduled Inc., organizers of the 49th Annual 49th ASICS Falmouth Road Race,” said is a six-team league and a 15-game schedule for Sunday, April 25. For the 2021 sea- ASICS Falmouth Road Race, one of Scott Ghelfi, president of the Falmouth with all teams getting at least one playoff son, there is a mask-wearing rule, as well America’s premier running events of the Road Race, Inc. Board of Directors. “We game at the end of August. as modifications that prohibit any type of summer season, today announced that it are excited to welcome athletes back to The league is seeking new players to spitting or close contact, and players are will host a field of 8,000 in-person run- Falmouth for this summer tradition and join in the fun. The cost to play in 2021 is required to take out all trash they bring in ners for its upcoming event on Sunday, we look forward to welcoming a full field $192.50 and registration can be found at with them. The league allows the use of Aug. 15. for our 50th running next August.” www.quabbinvalleybaseball.org. Games are BBCOR-certified -3 bats as well as wood Those who registered during the Aside from the newly announced mostly being played this year in Easthampton bats. Games are nine innings and all play- initial registration window and select- in-person portion, the 49th ASICS and South Hadley. Players who wish to pitch ers who participate get to hit and play the ed, “If given the chance, I would like to Falmouth Road Race will still feature a in the league must be 30-years-old. field. For more information or to contact run in Falmouth” will be guaranteed a virtual SBLI Kids At-Home Challenge Sign-ups will continue to be open as the someone from the league, go to the league’s place within the limited in-person field. and the race’s At-Home Edition, where league still has open roster spots for new website. Runners who have not yet registered but participants will lace up their running are looking to secure a guaranteed in-per- shoes and go seven miles in their own son spot in this year’s event can do so by neighborhoods between Aug. 7 to 14. registering to run on behalf of a charity. A For nearly 50 years, Falmouth Road Pioneers announce tryouts for youth teams comprehensive list of 164 charitable orga- Race, Inc. has promoted health, wellness nizations is available by visiting www.fal- and pride in the community. In these LUDLOW – The Western United This registration session will allow you to mouthroadrace.com/charity-program. For unprecedented and uncertain times, the Pioneers organization has announced complete contact information, and sign up more information on general registration, organization is striving to be consistent the 2021 tryouts. WUP FC is excit- for participation. Please read through each please visit www.falmouthroadrace.com. in its mission, continuing to provide its ed to hold 2021-2022 season try- page carefully to ensure that all informa- “On the heels of Governor Charlie dedicated athletes, enthusiasts, and the outs. Tryouts are for boys and girls of tion is provided accurately. Each player Baker’s announcement lifting all corona- community with an event to be proud of all age groups (2016 - 2003 birth years). should bring water, a ball, shin guards, and virus restrictions in Massachusetts effec- and one that supports people in need. For players born from 2014 - 2017, we wear a white or grey shirt. tive May 29, and after close consultation For more information, or to register, welcome you to come visit our open house Go to www.westernunitedpioneers.sport- with the Town of Falmouth, public safe- visit www.falmouthroadrace.com. Follow to sign up for the Developmental Academy ngin.com to look for registration informa- ty officials, our medical team, and our us on Facebook or at @falmouthroadrace Program (2014-2016) and the First Kick tion and the full tryout schedule. partners, we are excited to announce a on Instagram. Program (no need to try out for 2017). THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021 PAGE 25

Department was called to a smoking fire SAFETY TIPS • from page 8 in a single-family home. A cigarette ignit- ❚ just given it a tune up and was mowing the ed a porch rug. Smoke alarms alerted the OBITUARY lawn when he saw flames coming out from occupants and no one was injured. There under the hood. were no fire sprinklers and damages were estimated to be $110,000. On May 30, 2020, at 7:35 p.m., the Death Notice Leominster Fire Department responded to On April 19, 2020 a fire in two apartment Mary Geddes Avery buildings in New Bedford killed two men, a lawn mower fire in a back yard. The lawn BELCHERTOWN – Mary Mary Avery mower backfired as it was being shut down ages 40 and 49. It also displaced 40 other residents of two buildings. The fire was Geddes Avery, 93, passed Died: March 9, 2021 and caught fire. away peacefully on March 9, Celebration of Life On July 24, 2020, at 12:51 p.m., the started in an alley way by smoking materi- als that were dropped from an upper floor 2021. June 26 at 11 a.m. Northbridge Fire Department responded to Mary grew up in Daytona Hope United a garden tractor fire in a backyard. The gas landing in and igniting trash and debris near a dumpster. Beach, FL, and spent her Methodist Church, tank had recently been filled and the fire summers at Lake Chautauqua, Belchertown started shortly after starting. Fireworks fires increase “The possession and use of all fire- NY, before attending Emerson works by private citizens is illegal in College in Boston. Following Gasoline and outdoor fires college Mary moved to “Never use gasoline to start a campfire Massachusetts,” Ostroskey said. This includes sparklers, party poppers, snappers, Tucson, AZ, where she or add it to any indoor or outdoor fire,” said worked in television before Ostroskey. “We have had so many injuries firecrackers and cherry bombs, and more. The Sentinel “Leave fireworks to the professionals, and marrying Richard Thomas this year from people mishandling gasoline and beginning to raise her family. They then moved and other flammable liquids.” In the past enjoy supervised displays,” he said. “It is Obituary illegal to purchase fireworks in another to Solana Beach, CA, and in the early 1970s Mary five years (2016 – 2020), Massachusetts returned to Massachusetts and married Jack Avery. Mary Policy hospitals have reported treating 137 people state and transport them into or possess them in Massachusetts,” he added. Last lived in Belchertown until November 2015, when she with serious burn injuries from gasoline. moved to assisted living in the San Diego area, enabling Turley Publications On Friday, July 24, 2020, a 43-year old year, fires from fireworks increased 180% her daughters to be closer to her and to help with her offers two types of Lanesborough woman was severely burned from 2019. Around 11 p.m. on June dementia care in her final years. obituaries. over 70% of her body surface area when Those who knew Mary knew a warm, vivacious, pouring gasoline onto a campfire. 14, 2020, the Worcester Fire Department responded to a fire in a caring and fun woman. Her passions in life were her One is a free, brief On Sunday, July 19, 2020, a 39-year family, friends, travel and singing. Her travels took her Death Notice listing old Lawrence woman received burns to three-decker started by illegal fireworks. People were shooting off fireworks in the to places such as Antarctica, Alaska, Europe, Iceland, the name of deceased, multiple parts of her body when someone the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, and her repeat favor- poured gasoline onto a barbeque. neighborhood and one landed on and ignit- date of death and ed the roof. Eleven people were displaced ites Hawaii and Branson, MO. For decades Mary sang in her church choir and was a Sweet Adeline (women’s funeral date and place. Smoking safety from their home. Smoke alarms failed to Barbershop) - it didn’t take much to get Mary to break The other is a Paid Smoking was the leading cause of fire operate and damages were estimated to be $145,739. out singing when gathered with any of her Sweet Ad Obituary, costing deaths in Massachusetts last year, and friends! If you knew her, you would remember her. As there have been many fires this spring from On Monday Aug. 10, 2020, the Orange $120, which allows Fire Department and several surrounding many have said “to know Mary was to love Mary!” improperly discarded smoking materials Mary was predeceased by her parents, Paul and families to publish on porches and in backyards. These fires communities responded to a brush fire on extended death notice Tully Mountain in Orange. It took several Betty Geddes; her husband, the “love of her life” Jack can smolder undetected for a long time Avery; and stepdaughter, Josie Avery. She leaves behind information of their and when they erupt into flames, they trav- days to put out in the rugged terrain amid her daughters: Carol (Thomas) Letterman and Karen own choice and may el fast. If they start on the exterior of the hot and humid weather. Remnants of fire- works and a campfire were found at the seat (Thomas) Sanchez, and stepson Scott and daughter-in- include a photograph. building, these fires can get a strong hold law Susan Avery; six grandchildren: Cristina, Vince, before the interior smoke alarms start to of the fire. Death Notices & On July 20, 2020, at 12:30 p.m., a Matt, Josh, Sarah, and Leah; three great-granddaugh- warn anyone of the danger. ters: Caitlin, Hannah, and Kailani; and two great-great Paid Obituaries “If you allow smoking on your proper- 43-year old Turners Falls man suffered a should be serious leg injury from illegal fireworks. grandchildren: Blake and Camila; as well as cousins and ty, provide appropriate receptacles for dis- many friends. She will be dearly missed by many. submitted through a carding smoking materials: a deep ashtray, On July 9, 2019, a 4-year old Boston girl A celebration of Mary’s Life will be held Saturday, funeral home to: a can with sand or water. Don’t let peo- grabbed a burning sparkler that someone else was holding and received burns to her June 26, at 11 a.m. at Hope United Methodist Church [email protected]. ple toss smoking materials into the mulch, in Belchertown with a reception to follow at the church. leaves, grass, potted plants or other con- left hand. In the past decade (2011-2020), there In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Exceptions will be made tainers that can catch fire. Don’t let them Mary’s memory be made to either: Emerson College in only when the family stub them out on the porch railing or stairs,” have been 941 major fires and explo- provides a death certificate sions involving illegal fireworks in Boston, Sweet Adeline’s International, or Hope United said Ostroskey. “Be a responsible smoker. Methodist Church in Belchertown. and must be pre-paid. Remember to put it out, all the way, every Massachusetts. 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The home did not access the HIP Map, visit buylocalfood. have sprinklers and damages were estimat- water over the burn immediately. open during that month appears, sorted · Seek emergency medical help immedi- by distance. The listing for each business org/hip-map. ed to be $270,000. CISA is a nationally recognized orga- On March 18, 2021, the Carlisle Fire ately for more serious burns. Call 9-1-1. gives essential information such as hours, address, phone number, email, and web- nization of farmers, community mem- site, and a brief description of the busi- bers, and advocates working together to ness. The customer can see if the business strengthen farms and engage the com- LIBRARY • from page 21 “Preschool Summer Packs” will have a dif- sells vegetables, fruits, or both. As the munity to build the local food econo- ferent early literacy component every two busy summer season approaches, the map my. Working in western Massachusetts July 20 to 30 Knight Training weeks – puppets, crafts… will continue to be populated with busi- and the region for over 25 years, CISA StoryWalk – “Zog” Play and learn at Granby Library’s nesses as they open. offers assistance to farmers, provides Hear ye, hear ye, it’s knights and prin- in-person outdoor playgroups this Summer HIP customers can earn $40 to $80 of farm shares for low-income seniors, and cesses vs. dragons. Decorate a shield crest Join for safe, outdoor weekly playgroups extra SNAP every single month at HIP- runs the nation’s oldest agricultural “buy with your own special symbols and create at the Granby Library beginning on June authorized farmers’ markets, farm stands, local” campaign - “Be a Local Hero, Buy a dragon mask. This week we will raffle off 16. You must sign up for a 45 min. time and CSAs. For HIP customers in the Locally Grown.” Find out more about our six sword and armor sets. slot to attend; time slots are 10 and 11 Pioneer Valley, this map will make find- work to double the amount of local food a.m. There will be a limit of four families/ ing open HIP vendors faster and simpler. in our diets at buylocalfood.org or call Aug. 3 to 13 Gnomes groups per time slot. The Healthy Incentives Program is a 413-665-7100. CISA is an equal opportu- StoryWalk – “Go Gnome or Go Home” Sanitizers will be provided, social dis- great benefit available to Massachusetts nity provider.” Create a wooden gnome door, go on a tancing and safety measures will be taken gnome hunt, scratch up some forest art and and there will be no shared materials. give a gnome a yarn beard. The library’s Playgroup Facilitator, Marti Wiechman, is a resource for parenting Aug. 10 to 13 is Shark Week! skills and techniques. Wiechman has some The Library Loft Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • Check out shark themed books/dvds this great outdoor activities planned this sum- 1085 Park Street, Palmer week and receive a raffle ticket for the mer. Shark Week prize basket for each book/ The Granby Library Playgroup is funded We are celebrating our dvd you check out. Pick up a “Name that by EEC and the CFCE grant (Coordinated 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Family and Community Engagement.) Tail” sheet and identify the types of sharks Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. by their tails and you’ll earn another raffle Sign up for a time slot at the library or ticket. by phone 467-3320 during open library Hours: hours. Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm Summer Program for Pre-readers The library must cancel the outdoor Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am-2pm If you have a preschooler/pre-read- playgroup in the event of inclement weath- Hope to see you there er, the library staff recommend that you er. sign up for Preschooler/Pre-reader This not a complete list of activities, visit Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public Program with biweekly literacy based granbylibrary.com and Granby Library’s “Preschool Summer Packs,” rather than the Children’s Room Page on Facebook for Library or the Library Loft during open hours. Imagination Kits this summer. The weekly updates. Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. We accept books only in good, clean condition. For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100

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LIBRARY DIRECTOR: The New INDUSTRIAL ZONED LARGE PLUMBING HORSES Braintree Public Library is seeking WAREHOUSE available, plus 500 HILLSIDE VILLAGE VACATION a Library Director to lead our small sq.ft. out building, large garage bay APARTMENTS RENTALS LINC’S PLUMBING HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS library’s growth in new and engag- and front office area. Breckenridge St., LIC. #J27222 offered year round at our state of the APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ing services for our community. The Palmer (413)231-3131 WARM WEATHER IS Year “New Season” art facility. Beginner to advanced. Ages Library Director is responsible for all ACCEPTED FOR ONE, TWO Round In Aruba. The water is “New Projects” 4 years to adult. Boarding, Sales and phases of Library operations, work- AND THREE BEDROOM safe, and the dining is fantastic. Call LINC’S Leasing also available. 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The •Extra Storage thing from tree pruning, tree removal, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR The C/W MARS, strong communication lots range in price from $104,900 to •24 Hour Maintenance FOR RENT stump grinding, storm damage and Town of Monson is seeking a full-time and IT/technical skills, enthusiasm, $124,900. Also available is an addi- For Information call brush chipping. Honest and Depend- Highway Laborer/Heavy Equipment and self-motivation, an appreciation of tional 28.5 acres located on Munsell (413)967-7755 EHO able. Fully insured. Now offering a Operator to perform skilled and semi- the role the library plays in a commu- Road with approximately 660 feet of Senior Citizen and Veteran discount. skilled work in operating heavy and nity, and an enjoyment of people of all approved road frontage. There are Call today for free estimate (413)478- light motorized equipment for construc- ages. The selected candidate will be also 2 lots on this site surveyed and 17 Convent Hill, All real estate advertising in this 4212 tion, maintenance and repair projects of expected to attend training workshops perked. Sale Price $350,000. Call newspaper is subject to the Federal the Highway Department as well as to on library skills and Board of Trustees Richard Barry, Broker at 413-302- Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes Ware, MA it illegal to advertise any preference, perform all related work as required in- meetings. Send letter of application, 0377. resume, and three work-related ref- limitation or discrimination based on STUMP cluding snow removal. License require- race, color, religion, sex, handicap, GRINDING ments include Massachusetts CDL erences to Christine Maio, Trustee familial status (number of children and Class B and Hoisting 2A, or ability to Chair, New Braintree Public Library, or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, 45 Memorial Drive, New Braintree, MA DL & G STUMP GRINDING Grind- obtain within 3 mo. of hire. Ideal candi- FOR RENT age, marital status, or any intention to date will possess working knowledge of 01531 by June 21, 2021. make any such preference, limitation or ing stumps of all sizes, insured & certi- discrimination. fied. Senior discounts. Call Dave413- highway equipment operation and me- WARE 2 BR 1st fl apt., laundry room, WELL ESTABLISHED WESTERN This newspaper will not knowingly accept 478-4212 chanics, construction and maintenance off-street parking. No Pets. $895/ mo procedures, the occupational hazards MA GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1st, last, security. 413-668-8348, any advertising for real estate that is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby and safety precautions of the trade. Ide- seeking highly motivated hands-on Su- 413-544-9012. al candidate will also have the ability to pervisor to oversee filed personnel and informed that all dwellings advertising in this newspaper are available on an equal carry out oral and written instructions, subcontractors on various commercial CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All projects. Construction Supervisor’s Li- opportunity basis. To complain about follow proper methods, procedures and STORAGE discrimination call The Department of Makes/ Models 2000-2019! Any Con- safety precautions, and perform heavy cense, OSHA 30 & Hydraulics License Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” dition, Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Preferred. 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