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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020 www.warerivernews.turley.com A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Main Street Volunteers Stroll this fan out with weekend Thanksgiving STM postponed dinners for now Santa is coming By Eileen Kennedy Staff writer no matter what WARE – During their meet- ing on Nov. 24, Carol Zins, from the Ware It’s At Committee, came before the SelectBoard to invited them and the public to the Main Street Stroll happening during the By Eileen Kennedy day on Saturday, Dec. 5. Staff writer There will be all manner of sales, giveaways and raffles at WARE – The town’s Ware Flair Committee is still downtown businesses on Main busy working to bring Santa to town amid decorating Street, although she urged people Grenville Park for a drive-through Christmas experi- not to bring the whole family out to ence. shop. “These stores are small and “Oh my gosh, the drive-through event in the park they have limits,” she said. “We for Halloween was terrific,” said committee mem- don’t want them to go over those ber Jamie Imbier. “We totally stole their idea for limits.” Christmas.” Imbier was referring to the Halloween dec- Turley Publications staff photo She said masks would be by Melina Bourdeau orations in the park, which the Knights of Columbus Dave Gravel is all smiles as he required and urged shoppers to san- put together. itize their hands in each store. works to put together dinners The circumstances remain similar – due to COVID- on Thanksgiving morning, which Zins said supporting local mer- 19 precautions, the Knights could not hold their annual were provided free to those who chants is very important, particu- Halloween parade and party, but were determined to wanted them. larly in a year when there will not make sure the children had fun despite the changes. be family-friendly activities at each They strung lights and put up inflatable decorations place due to COVID-19 precau- Delivery, pick-up tions. Please see WARE FLAIR, page 3 dinners kept the spirit Special Town Meeting of giving SelectBoard members went over the warrant for the Special Town Turley Publications staff photo By Eileen Kennedy Meeting, which was scheduled by Eileen Kennedy Staff writer to be held on Monday, Nov. 30. WARE – Last Thursday, vol- Due to concerns about the spread The town’s Holiday Flair unteers answered the call to help of COVID-19 and the forecasted Committee members and vol- feed more than 200 people with high winds weather, Moderator unteers put up as many deco- free Thanksgiving dinners, arriving Kathleen Coulombe and the rations as possible along Main at the United Church of Ware that SelectBoard decided to postpone Street, including the large tree morning to box the food up. the meeting. A new dates has not in Veteran’s Park. Now, they are The usual dinner, which has been set. busy planning for Christmas always been served at the church, Building Inspector Anna decorations in Grenville Park as well as pick-up orders, had to Marques told the board the town is for Saturday, Dec. 12, from 5 to be revamped a bit this year with still trying to work with the owners 8 p.m., when visitors may drive through the park, wave at Santa COVID-19 precautions necessary. of 114 Main St., a building deemed and be enchanted by the lights and inflatable characters. Please see WARE BOS, page 3 Please see DINNERS, page 6

Free meals continue to be available Tip campaign for Holly pursued

To-go option for Courtesy photo Website devoted A poster put togeth- breakfast, lunch er by a group of for- to her case now mer police officers, who are urging the By Eileen Kennedy available public to share any Staff writer information about By Eileen Kennedy the abduction and WARE – Ware Public Schools Staff writer murder of 10-year- Food Service Director Jeff old Holly Piirainen, Nicholas, and his crew of food ser- Four retired police officers, which occurred 27 vice workers, have been working who are now private investigators, years ago this year. almost non-stop since last March to want justice for Holly Piirainen No one has been and are working together to find arrested with the make sure Ware’s children don’t go crime. hungry. leads to her killer – and they want These days they have been run- the public’s help. ning a Grab & Go meal pickup for They have created a web- remote learning students and for site, helpholly.com, devoted to part of their pact to offer their ser- in Hampden County, but Gullani’s students when they are spending the 10-year-old’s story, includ- vices to the family. office declined to comment about three days week of their hybrid ing ways for anyone who still “To their credit, the Hampden it or whether the action was help- schedule at home. The food is Turley Publications staff photo by Eileen Kennedy might have information about her County District Attorney’s Office ful to the case. available Monday through Friday. Jeff Nicholas, Ware Public Schools food service director, brings meals abduction and murder to share and their Massachusetts State But the four men hope to con- The meal pick-up is every week to a parent in their car at the Ware Junior Senior High School meals- it directly by email, regular mail Police detectives have never vince someone or several some- day from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in to-go pickup spot in the lower parking lot. or through a tip line. All tips given up working to solve this ones, who still haven’t shared the lower parking lot of the Ware will go straight to State Trooper case,” reads the website. “They Junior Senior High School. heroes!” Nicholas said. “We try to make it as easy as Tom Sullivan, who is assigned are working today following up Please see HOLLY, page 5 “The Ware Public Schools Food They also provide breakfast possible,” Nicholas said. “They to the Hampden County District leads.” Hampden Country District Service staff have been working and lunch in the classroom to stu- hold their fingers with the num- Attorney Anthony Gullani’s homi- Attorney’s office did not return a extremely hard to feed as many dents at the elementary and middle ber of children they have, and we cide unit. They have also put up phone call and an email about the children as possible since the start schools when they are physically posters throughout the region with work the men are doing. In fact, of this pandemic. They are my in class. Please see FREE MEALS, page 8 how to submit tips to Sullivan as last month a body was exhumed Join The Annual Ware MAIN STREET STROLL Saturday, December 5th, 10am-5pm Unique Shops, Drawings & Give-A-Ways, Activities & More Page 2, Ware River News, December 3, 2020

Inside this edition: Warren winter parking ban Viewpoints��� 4 in effect through April 1 Sports ����������� 7 WARREN – The town of Warren announced a win- Police/Fire ����� 9 ter parking ban will be in effect from Monday, Nov. 16 Obituaries ��� 11 through April 1, 2021. There will be no parking in the Each week the Ware River News streets of Warren between the hours of midnight and digs into its submitted photo

Notices ������� 11 6 a.m. For the center of Warren only, the hours of the archives and selects a people photo to publish. We need your help to ban are 2 to 5 a.m. help identify those pictured. PHONE Parking will also be prohibited on town roads 413.967.3505 during all hours day and night during a snowfall in Email your answers by Monday at Fax: 413.967.6009 order to facilitate snow removal. Violators will be tick- noon to [email protected]. Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 eted. Residents are also reminded of the town by-law, which prohibits throwing or pushing snow onto any EMAIL public roadway. There is a fine of $25 for violations of Advertising Sales this by-law. Dan Flynn HISTORY [email protected] Warren Public Library Quabbin 2021 Managing Editor calendar offers yoga, meditation Eileen Kennedy Last week’s photo was of [email protected] WARREN – During these stressful times, more Chantel Bush performing Page 3 with the Ware High than ever everyone needs self-care and relaxation. School band during On Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Zoom, halftime ceremonies at Subscriptions Memorial Field. It ran on melt the tension away and enjoy simple and acces- If anyone recognizes the people in this week’s photo, please send the Nov. 14, 1985. [email protected] sible yoga postures that give one greater flexibility, information with your full name to [email protected]. range of motion, balance, stamina and energy. Those $31 per year pre-paid who take part will learn to quiet their mind and find ($36 out of state) inner peace through an easy style of meditation. Yoga Newsstand: $1.00 per copy and meditation are clinically tested tools for reducing J.R. Greene releases 36th annual stress and improving health. This is for those ages 15 and up. Please have a mat and blanket to use during WEB the program. It will be taught by Phil Milgrom, RYT, Quabbin History Calendar www.warerivernews.turley.com CSYT, CSMT, co-director of The Centered Place in SPORTS ATHOL — Quabbin Reservoir Finale see Warren. It is sponsored with a grant from the Warren @ Ware River News Cultural Council, a local agency, supported by the historian J.R. Greene has released Pioneers score Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. his thirty-sixth annual edition of the popular Quabbin History Page 7 The Ware River News is published by Register at the Warren Public Library by calling 413-436-7690 or emailing warrenpubliclibrary@hot- Calendar for 2021. The calendar Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com features all new images, most mail.com. This event is free. in sepia tone, formatted by Joe Mitko. Each year the calendar has a new selection of pictorial memo- St. Mary’s to have ries of the villages obliterated for SEND US YOUR the construction of the Quabbin EVENT PHOTOS Scan QR Code pre-ordered food sale Reservoir and the Ware River diversion in the 1920s and 1930s. WARE – St. Mary’s Church, 57 South St. in Ware This calendar for 2021 brings will be having a pre-order sale of their own kapusta the total number of photos pre- (frozen) at $6 per quart, freshly made kielbasa from sented in these calendars to over Courtesy photo Bernat’s Polish Deli at $8 and freshly made Polish 400, including many from the The June photo in J.R. Greene’s 2021 Quabbin History Calendar bread from Countryside Bakery for $4.50 a loaf. Ware River diversion villages. shows the Swift River Box Shop in North Dana. Curbside pickup will be on Dec. 19 in the parking lot To maintain their goal of provid- Email items to behind St. Mary’s Church. Customers will be desig- ing large size reproductions of Swift and Ware River valleys, and Co-op Exchange; Hubbardston, [email protected] nated a pickup time when placing their order. Payment views from these last places, they their way of life. This calendar is Country Trail; Palmer, Palmer should be the exact amount, either check made out to have included views of a school, dedicated to the memory of the Hobbies; Petersham, Quabbin St. Mary’s Church, or cash and placed in an envelope church, factory, pool room and people who once lived in these Woods Restaurant; North with the customer’s name, phone number and payment a summer camp. These views places. Brookfield, Brookfield Orchard; amount. Call Sylvia at 413-436-9268 or Diane at 413- enhance the value of this calendar The 2021 Quabbin History Rutland, Rutland Pharmacy; As a free service for our readers we accept and will 967-5207 with questions and/or to order. All orders as a reflector of the lost valley’s Calendar is available for pur- Thorndike, Junction Variety; print when space allows community event photos and history. chase at the following locations: Ware, Ware Library; West announcements. Just scan the QR code above and must be received by Monday Dec. 7. Everyone is thanked for their support. The theme of this calendar is Barre, Barre Family Pharmacy; Brookfield, Plantation Country send us your photos and any information. to honor the villages of the former Hardwick, Hardwick Farmers Store.

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Greene releases new book Complaint on sewer odor received By Paula Ouimette report in a couple of weeks. License Category (Wine and that showcases ephemera Staff writer Malt Beverages - On Premise); Hardwick Rod & Gun Club, 59 HARDWICK – The Hardwick Appointment Thresher Road, License Type ATHOL — In his first book in six years, “The Old They approved the appoint- Board of Selectmen discussed (Club) and License Category Quabbin Valley In 100 Objects,” Quabbin Reservoir histori- ment of Jenna Garvey to a three- a resident’s complaint about (All Alcoholic Beverages - On an J.R. Greene presents a different kind of history of the old year term on the Hardwick/New sewer odors during their meeting Premise); and Hardwick Vineyard Swift River Valley. Using actual ephemera items from valley Braintree Cultural Council. businesses, industries and societies, their story is present- Monday via Microsoft Teams. & Winery LLC, 3305 Greenwich ed with illustrations of the objects, views of the buildings On Nov. 19, selectmen Road, License Type (Farmer where they originated and portraits of some of the people received a handwritten letter of Motor vehicle licenses Series Pouring Permit) and behind them. The accompanying text outlines the story of complaint regarding the sewer The board approved the renew- License Category (Wines Only). these valley institutions, with much new information not pre- odor from Gilbertville resident, al of the following Class II and viously published in any book. Annette Flamand, who resides on III licenses: Motor Specialties Hardwick Road/32A. Flamand Co., 492 Prouty Road, Class II; Victuallar licenses J.R. Greene is the author of 21 other books, many about The board approved the said she has lived in town for 30 Affordable Cars, 2089 Greenwich the history of the Quabbin Reservoir and the Swift River renewal of the following victual- years and never experienced such Road, Class II; Regin’s Repair/ Valley. He has also authored four books on Massachusetts’s lar license renewals: Shree Jay an overwhelming odor until Eagle James Regin, 19 Church Street, railroads and three on President Calvin Coolidge. Longtime Ambe Corp/Hardwick Market & Hill School tied into the system. Class II; L & L Associates, 141 chairman of the board of the Friends of Quabbin Inc., he has Package Store, Hardwick House She said she cannot stand Barre Road, Class II and III; and also served as the governor’s appointee fro the Quabbin and of Pizza, Hardwick Vineyard & to live with the smell, but is L.J. Ostiguy Repair, 1686 Barre Ware River watersheds seat on the MWRA Advisory Board, Winery LLC and Hardwick Rod unable to sell her house due to Road, Class III. and as the president of the standing committee for the Calvin & Gun Club. Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum at the Forbes the odor issue. Board members Library in Northampton. Kelly Kemp and Julie Quink both agreed the sewer odor is offen- Liquor licenses Greene is a lifelong resident of Athol, where he is active The board approved Inn holders license sive. Selectmen Chairman Kenan The board approved the in town and civic affairs. A graduate of the University of the renewal of the follow- Young said he spoke to Sewer renewal of Hardwick Vineyard & Massachusetts – Amherst, he has been a dealer in collect- ing liquor licenses: Shree Jay Superintendent Scott Potter, who Winery LLC’s inn holders license. ibles since the early 1970s. Ambe Corp/Hardwick Market has since increased the amount The meeting was adjourned at “The Old Quabbin Valley In 100 Objects” is available & Package Store, 232 Main of bioxide, a product used to treat 7:13 p.m. for purchase at the following locations: Barre, Barre Family Street, License Type (Package sewage odors, to the line. Young Upcoming meetings of the Pharmacy; Hardwick, Hardwick Farmers Co-op Exchange; Store) and License Category stated that Potter has to be careful Hardwick Board of Selectmen are Hubbardston, Country Trail; Palmer, Palmer Hobbies; Turley Publications Photos Courtesy of J.R. Greene (All Alcoholic Beverages - Off not to add too much bioxide, as it scheduled for Mondays, Dec. 14 Petersham, Quabbin Woods Restaurant; North Brookfield, J.R. Greene’s newest book “The Old Quabbin Premise); Hardwick House Valley In 100 Objects” is available at many local scales the pipe and can decrease and Dec. 28 via Microsoft Teams. Brookfield Orchard; Rutland, Rutland Pharmacy; Thorndike, of Pizza, 76 Main Street, retailers. sewage flow. Meeting agenda and information Junction Variety; Ware, Ware Library; West Brookfield, License Type (Restaurant) Quink asked if there was a about how to join the meeting, Plantation Country Store. and License Category (Wine definitive time-frame for the line can be found on the town web- and Malt Beverages - On to be repaired. Young said they site, townofhardwick.com, under Premise); Mimi’s Coffeehouse are waiting on DPC Engineering, Calendar. of Hardwick, 14 Barre Road, and they should hear the final License Type (Restaurant) and The Literacy Project thrives during COVID-19 WARE – “Surprising and won- just that.” more important than ever for our derful” are not words that most Since March, The Literacy adult students to obtain jobs,” said people associate with the pandem- Project has distributed 66 laptops Roberts. “And we also see that ic. But for the adult students at to students to allow them to study classes at The Literacy Project are The Literacy Project Ware Adult from home. They have also sup- a ray of hope during hard times.” Learning Center, online learning plied dozens of calculators, work- “The Literacy Project means has brought new opportunities for books, notebooks and novels for everything to me,” said Kayla, also success. classes to read together. a student at The Literacy Project. An adult literacy and high For Literacy Project student “I left school to be the caretaker school equivalency program that Shiraza, originally from Sri Lanka, of my younger brother and sister. runs the Ware Adult Learning the online classes and computer Now that I have a son of my own I This photo from the 1930’s shows the block that housed the H.D. Center, The Literacy Project scholarship have been life-chang- want to prove to him that anything Paine store and Dr. Segur’s office, and the traffic dummy pointing moved quickly last spring to offer ing. With young children attend- is possible if you work hard for it.” down Bridge Street, on the road to Ware, with the fire station partly their classes online. They began ing school remotely from home, The Literacy Project is a local visible to the right. the fall semester online, and have Shiraza can now attend classes to nonprofit, funded in part by the recently announced that they will prepare for college and a career in Massachusetts Department of LEFT: This ad card from Herbert D. Paine’s store dates from late June 1933, with prices that reflect the Great Depression at the time. continue to teach classes remotely health care while also caring for Education, Ware Community for the remainder of the school her family. “The Literacy Project Development Block Grant, the year. has been the most surprising and Urban Foundation and The United “We knew from the start that wonderful experience,” she said. Way of Hampshire County, as well our success depended on getting “Even though it has been challeng- as individual donations. All classes WARE BOS from page 1 not needed to take them to court. Bay Path University The money was originally going to computers to our students and get- ing for me, I still feel like I am are free and open to the public. be used to pursue problem cases in ting them connected online,” said so blessed that I am able to spend For more information visit The unsafe and ordered to be demol- The Literacy Project’s Executive time with my kids everyday and Literacy Project online at www. welcomes students ished by Oct. 1. The building Land Court. Department of Public Works Director Judith Roberts. “Our take part in my classes virtually.” literacyproject.org or call 413-967- has not been demolished but the donors stepped up to help us do “We know that education is 9902. to visit campus owner’s lawyer and town counsel Director Gilbert St. George-Sorel have been talking about solutions said the problem of 114 Main St. LONGMEADOW – Bay Path short of going to court to force the has to be solved before spring such as a 10-foot T-Rex and tions and shutdowns. University is pleased to again building’s demolition. comes because the contractors WARE FLAIR from page 1 other Toy Story characters, and The sisters are part of younger welcome prospective students An article to have the town won’t go forward with the project and their families to visit the pay to pull the building down was if it remains unresolved. along the driveway. a Frozen group, with an 11-foot people who are getting involved Longmeadow campus in person. on the STM warrant, although He said there was a cycle of As COVID-19 precautions Olaf the snowman from the movie in town projects, she said. “You Tours will be available at desig- SelectBoard member John Morrin “cockamamie” proposals for dif- continue, it became clear the “Frozen.” The Grinch will be look around at churches and nated times Monday through said he doubted residents would ferent downtown buildings that annual Christmas parade and featured as well Elf on the Shelf events, and it’s the same people, Saturday, and reservations must be vote in favor of it. The same article never get done because investment Santa’s Village created in Town and Charlie Brown characters. A the older generation, doing these made in advance. Detailed safe- was voted on during a STM in the money can’t be raised, and then Hall would not be possible this nativity scene and a Hanukkah things,” Imbier said. “Well it’s ty protocols will be in place to summer, and residents overwhelm- the buildings are pushed off to new year. menorah will also be there. time for people like us to raise ensure the health and safety of all ingly voted against it. “The vote owners and the cycle repeats itself. But the Holiday Flair There will be live characters, their hands and decide they want participants. didn’t even come close,” he said of Committee was determined to such as Santa, and carolers in to give back to their town. That’s “We’re thrilled to welcome the summer STM vote. Safety zone give the town’s children, and groups as well as others dressed why we got involved, we want to prospective students and their The building has been in poor St. George-Sorel also said adults, something to enjoy, and up for their parts. W.A.R.E. give back.” families back to campus to expe- condition for years, but was the safety zone the SelectBoard hopefully make it an annual event Radio, 97.7 FM and 1250 AM, “We’re so proud of Ware, and rience first hand what makes brought to the attention of the created on Beaver Lake Road at in addition to the parade when it’s will be stationed in the park as Grenville is a beautiful park,” Bay Path so special,” said Sarah town and MassDOT, who has the beach area should be recon- possible to bring that back. well, playing Christmas carols Imbier said. “We hope to do this Wisnouskas, director of recruit- funded a multi-million dollar sidered. He said the area does “We’re ready to do this,” said during the event. “We’re really not just this year, but every year ment events for Bay Path redesign of Main Street. Ludlow not meet the state’s regulation Imbier, who has been planning excited about having the music going forward.” University. “We’ve spent months Construction, the project’s con- for safety zones. Town Manager it along with her sister, Kristi and we want to thank Bruce Donations to Ware Flair’s building and testing our COVID tractor, has been concerned when Stuart Beckley will check with Kenyon Guimond. Marshall for doing this,” she said. lights and decorations may be protocols to ensure that we can paving begins, the building may MassDOT about the designation. Not only will there be lights There will also be surprises sent to Ware Holiday Flair, Ware offer these tours safely. There’s come down from the heavy vibra- The board agreed to leave it the and inflatable characters, Santa too, she said, so residents will just Town Hall, 126 Main St., Ware, nothing like walking a campus to tions of the equipment. safety zone in place for now. The will also be on hand waving, have to come to the event to see MA, 01082. Checks should be feel the culture and climate of a SelectBoard Chairman Keith request for the zone was made by although visitors will not be what they are. made out to Ware Holiday Flair. college or university, and we’re Kruckas said he would still like Beaver Lake residents. allowed to stop anywhere. They Imbier said local businesses Donations would be welcome to confident that we can offer these to see if the owner’s insurance must keep moving so traffic and individuals have been gener- make sure the Ware Flair contin- would pay to bring the building tours in a way that prioritizes what doesn’t back up along Church ous with their donations despite ues, particularly since this year down. “We’re left holding the bag Tax classification is always our number one goal – Street. this being a tough year econom- no toll roads or other fundraising for somebody else’s mistakes,” he The SelectBoard chose to keeping students safe and cared There will be themed groups, ically due to COVID-19 restric- were possible. for.” said. approve a factor of one for the When allowing visitors on A neighboring building at 116 property taxes this year, so all campus, Bay Path will be follow- Main St. was briefly discussed and property is treated the same way. ing the guidelines set forth by the Marques told the board the owner The actual tax rate will be set after state of Massachusetts; as such, was hoping to develop plans and STM, which will depend on how not all buildings will be available possibly do work on the building much money is spent at the meet- to tour. in the spring. The board urged ing. To schedule an in person cam- her to press the owner to get an pus visit or for more informa- engineering study done quickly so Special permits Visit us at The Library Loft tion on visitation requirements, it can be decided what should be The board also approved a www. Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer or please visit baypath.edu/visit. done with the building. special event permit for the Main For those prospective students or Morrin asked about Community Street Stroll on Dec. 5, and the turley We are celebrating our families who wish to tour campus Development Authority code Holiday Flair, to be held on Dec. .com enforcement money. Marques said 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. virtually, individual guided virtual 12, in Grenville Park. Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. campus tours are still being held the money had been repurposed Monday through Friday. Please from code enforcement work to Hours: visit baypath.edu/visit for more other work because owners of Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm information or to schedule a virtu- some buildings had been respon- Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm sive to her concerns and she had McNeely Tree Service al appointment. Insured • References Hope to see you there • Hazardous Tree Removal Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public The Ware River News will gladly correct • Stump Grinding Library or the Library Loft during open hours. factual errors that appear in this paper. • Bobcat Work Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Corrections or clarifications will always • Lot Clearing We accept books only in good, clean condition. appear on Page 3. To request a correction, send information to [email protected], • Furnace Wood For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 or call 967-3505. 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REGION WARE FOR 1 THE 29 Y ditorial G EA VIN R E ER S They key to successful Christmas arrangements is variety S The Ware River News (USPS t’s so much fun to arrange flowers! I abso- er. Be careful to lay them alongside, not on messy but because it is so light in weight, add 666100) is published every lutely love utilizing different colors and top of each other. You can make a wreath some stones to plastic containers to keep them Thursday by Turley Publications, Community Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. textures side by side to create a gorgeous of just one type of green at a time, or make in place. I 01069. Telephone (413) 283- arrangement. The same holds true mixed “bouquets” for your bunch- Mixed winter planters are made the same 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. when making wreaths or mixed plant- I N THE es. When you reach the end of the way. Try to keep the “one and a half” rule POSTMASTER: Send address keeps going ers for the holidays. Even though you G a r d e n wreath, hide the last bunch under from Floral Arranging 101 in mind when changes to Turley Publications, are using hues of essentially the same the first and secure the wire. You can determining how tall your planter should be. Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. are really is the town that can’t be color, green, the excitement is in the easily make a loop for hanging, or For proportions to be right, the height of your 01069. licked. texture. From airy white pine to rigid use the hook that came with the coat arrangement should be one and a half times PATRICK H. TURLEY W In a year with COVID-19 and spruce, wispy arborvitae to dense hanger. the height of the container. For example, if CEO a Rotary Club that could not keep doing juniper, pointy-leaved holly to minute If this sounds too difficult, why your planter is a foot tall, your grouping of its good works due to a lack of members, boxwood, they look great together not make a simple swag? Choose a greens can be 18 inches high. If this planter is KEITH TURLEY it would be understandable if residents and when thoughtfully arranged. Finish Roberta McQuaid sturdy green for the base and posi- viewed all the way around, start in the middle President town officials gave up on a festive holiday your creation with the addition of tion it stem pointing up with the pret- of the container and work out in one direction, pinecones, winterberries and even sumac or ty side facing you. Grab another type of green then turn it around and do the same on the EDITOR season here. Eileen Kennedy But that isn’t the Ware way. And that budded Pieris as accents, and you will be fol- a bit smaller than the first and put it on top. other side. Use rigid greens such as spruce [email protected] way began a bit earlier this year. On the day lowing in the footsteps of pro designers. Do this again and again with varying greens to get your height. Wispy greens like white before Halloween, the Knights of Columbus Acquiring lots of greens is easy. Many of until you have a nice upside-down “fan.” To pine look great spilling over the edge, gaining ADVERTISING SALES held a drive-through event in Grenville Park. the plants I mentioned make their homes in complete your swag, wrap wire around the width. Because they are dense, juniper and Dan Flynn They welcomed families to come through in our landscapes or the nearby woods. While stems four or five inches down from the top, boxwood make great fillers. Holly and Pieris [email protected] their that night after they had spent the entire it’s not recommended to go overboard, I reg- leaving a loop on the back for a hanger. You are fancy and perfect for accent. If berries are day stringing lights and blowing up a wide ularly prune this time of year purposely to can cover the wire with a bow, and insert scarce, you can dress up a planter with red SPORTS EDITOR array of inflated Halloween characters. It use the clippings in my decorating. The key some berries or wired on pinecones should twigs, bows, gilded pods and the like. Greg Scibelli [email protected] was an undeniable hit. to a good cut is not to leave stubs; always snip you wish. Have fun scouring the countryside for a It wouldn’t have happened if Paul Harper next to a side branch and space your pruning Homemade cemetery boxes are also simple variety of greens this holiday season and even SOCIAL MEDIA and the Knights decided nothing could be around the plant, not all in the same spot. And to make, even for a novice floral arranger. more fun crafting your arrangements! it goes without saying to do your best to ask If you don’t have plastic window boxes or done in the wake of the cancellation of the @ Ware River News annual Halloween parade due to COVID-19 permission when snipping on someone else’s wooden “logs” in your garage, spare plastic Roberta McQuaid graduated from the property. pots are fine substitutes. The key to crafting Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the WEB precautions. That parade, which was always www.warerivernews.turley.com followed with a party for the children after- Here is a refresher course from previous these is to remember that they are viewed University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 columns on how to make some of our favorite from the front, so start with your tallest, most years, she has held the position of staff hor- ward, was also canceled this year. Christmastime arrangements: rigid boughs in the back and work your way ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She They were determined in the face of those Making a wreath is easy. Start with a wire forward. My mother always uses plain old enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have canceled events, parents not wanting their coat hanger opened up into a circle. Attach garden soil to fill the container and hold the a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ children to participate in Trick or Treat and www.turley.com some pliable wire to it. Then, wrap little greens in place. Some florists use ‘sahara’ turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the residents not wanting to offer treats this year, bunches of greens to the base one after anoth- floral foam- it is a great anchor and is less subject line. Turley Publications, Inc. cannot that the kids would have some Halloween assume liability for the loss of photographs or other materials fun just the same. They did, and from all submitted for publication. reports, everyone enjoyed it and it is very Materials will not be returned likely it will become an annual event. Not except upon specific request when submitted. that it will supplant the parade and party, as ocial ecurity they will return once things return to normal, S S whenever that is. In fact, members of the Holiday Flair Matters Committee loved it so much they decided to do something similar in Grenville Park OPINION on Dec. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. There will No simple answer be a wide variety of holiday decorations, POLICY including lights, blow-up characters every- claim benefits Letters to the editor one knows well and radio station W.A.R.E should be 250 words providing holiday music during the event. or less in length, and The Holiday Flair folks knew the Christmas questions “Your Turn” guest col- parade and Santa’s Village afterward in umn between 500-800 Town Hall weren’t going to happen due to By Russell Gloor words. No unsigned or anonymous opinions will COVID-19 precautions, so they came up Guest columnist be published. We require with an alternative for kids and their families that the person submit- to enjoy the holidays in a different way. Dear Rusty: I’m almost 59 and hope to ting the opinion also This in a year when the Ware Rotary retire from working soon. Should I take Social include his or her town of Club ended its decades and decades of Security as soon as possible, or wait for the residence and home tele- good works, which included putting on maximum amount? Signed: Planning Ahead phone number. We must authenticate authorship the Holiday Flair every year. Several club Dear Planning Ahead: I’m afraid there’s prior to publication. We members, most notably Kathy Deschamps no simple answer to your question, except reserve the right to edit or and Gail Moryl, agreed to be on the town’s withhold any submissions “it depends.” It depends on your health; it deemed to be libelous, Holiday Flair Committee. depends on your need for the money when you Two young mothers, Jamie Imbier and unsubstantiated allega- retire; and it depends on your life expectancy. tions, personal attacks, or Kristi Kenyon Guimond, who also happen to Plus, your marital status may also influence defamation of character. be sisters, decided to get involved this year your decision on when to claim. after watching the older set put on events First of all, you cannot claim your Social Send opinions to: every year. They decided to put up their Security retirement benefit until you are at Ware River News hands, indicate their wish to be involved and least 62 years old. But if you claim at 62, your Letter to the Editor now Ware may have a new annual event in benefit will be cut by 30% from what it would 80 Main Street Ware, MA 01082 addition to the parade and Santa’s Village, be if you waited until your full retirement age at this link:https://www.ssa.gov/oact/popula- So, these are the things you should con- or via email to: when it is safe for those events to return. of 67. You actually have an eight-year win- tion/longevity.html. sider in deciding when in that eight-year win- [email protected] Individuals and businesses were happy dow starting at age 62, and lasting until age Conversely, if you are not in good health dow to claim your benefits. I cannot directly to step up to the plate and support these 70 to claim your Social Security benefit. The and don’t expect at least average longevity, answer your question for you, but I hope the The deadline for events despite many of them having a hard earlier in that window you claim, the smaller or if you urgently need the money when you above gives you what’s needed to make an submissions is year themselves, including for some an your benefit will be. And the longer you wait retire from working, claiming earlier may informed decision on when to claim your Monday at noon. enforced shut-down for the first few months to claim, up to age 70, the higher your benefit also be a prudent choice. If you are married Social Security benefits. of COVID-19’s arrival. will be. and you predecease your wife, her survivor This article is intended for informa- At age 70, your benefit will reach max- benefit will be based upon the benefit amount tion purposes only and does not represent Residents have supported shopping local- imum at 24% more than it would be at age you are actually receiving, so by waiting to legal or financial guidance. It presents the ly at Ware businesses for Shop Small Shop 67, and 76% more than it will be at age 62. get a higher benefit for yourself you are also opinions and interpretations of the AMAC 2020 Turley Local Saturday last week, and will most Essentially, if you are in good health, don’t enhancing your wife’s eventual benefit as Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited likely will do so again this Saturday, Dec. 5, urgently need the money earlier, and expect to your widow, should you pass before her. by the National Social Security Association. Election Policy when the Ware Stroll will happen downtown. enjoy at least “average” longevity (about 85 Be aware too that, should you decide to go NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its This newspaper will It will be a much smaller event with no fam- for a man your age today), you will not only back to work, until you reach age 67 you’ll staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the ily-friendly activities this year but it’s a way print free self-submitted get a much higher monthly benefit, but also be subject to Social Security’s “earnings Social Security Administration or any other statements of candidacy to support local businesses. collect much more in cumulative lifetime ben- test,” which limits how much you can earn governmental entity. To submit a question, only four weeks or more On a much bigger scale, since COVID- efits by waiting until age 70, or as long as you before Social Security takes back some of visit our website (amacfoundation.org/pro- out from the election. All 19 landed the Ware Public Schools have can, to claim. Of course, no one knows how your benefits (the 2021 limit is $18,960 and if grams/social-security-advisory) or email us at candidates running in both worked hard to make sure every child has a long they will live, but there are online tools that were exceeded, they’d take back benefits [email protected]. contested and uncontested computer and a way to connect to the inter- which can assist you with estimating your life equal to half of the amount it was exceeded races are asked to submit net to receive lessons and do their work. expectancy. One relatively simple and user by). The earnings limit changes annually but Russell Gloor is a Social Security advisor their statements to the friendly tool is available from Social Security goes away at your full retirement age. for AMAC. editor to include only bio- There may be drawbacks to remote learning, graphical and campaign but considering the alternatives, they are platform details. Total word putting so much effort into teaching all the count for statements is lim- town’s children, they should be commended ited to between 300-500 and appreciated. Administrators and teachers words maximum. Please include a photo. We will have been and continue to navigate unchart- It’s better to be in the moment – book it not publish any statements ed educational waters and do their best to By Julie Midura We now check our time only to insure that of candidacy inside the four reach the goals for all students. weeks from election thresh- Correspondent we’ll be able to complete the hike within the They are also making sure all Ware chil- old. To publish any other time that we have available, not to compare dren, no matter who they are or what their campaign publicity during hen Tom and and I first became avid our speed to what everyone else is doing. circumstances are, get fed five days a week the race, please contact our hikers, we learned about something Personally, Tom and I prefer slow and steady, advertising representatives. with free breakfasts and lunches. called ‘book time.’ multiple breaks, and hour long lunches on We also do not allow per- And the Quaboag Hills Substance Use W Book time is an estimate of the amount of the summit. (OK: sometimes two hours.) We sonal attacks against other Alliance has received a very large federal time that a hike will take based on a specific don’t have a timetable, we rarely look at our candidates or political par- grant to help educate young people about formula. The formula uses the calculation of watch, and our car is oftentimes one of the last ties in statements of candi- why drug use isn’t in their best interests, and 30 minutes for every mile if the terrain is flat cars in the trailhead parking lot at the end of dacy, nor do we publish for to work with them and communities to make free any information about or gradual. Add an extra 30 minutes for every the day. key endorsements or politi- that information available to all. 1,000 feet of elevation gain. There’s more to Tom and I actually joke that we would cal fundraisers. Those are just some of the good things the formula, but I won’t bore you with the make it up the mountain a lot faster if we Letters to the editor of happening here. There are problems to be numbers. didn’t have to step aside every time a faster no more than 250 words solved to be sure, but residents, and people Suffice it to say that while Tom and I are hiker came up behind us wanting to pass. from supporters endors- who work here, but don’t necessarily live aware of our hiking pace, we have long since Fastest Known Time- FKT- isn’t in our ing specific candidates or Julie and Tom on the summit of the highest discussing campaign issues here, are working to make it a better place. stopped focusing on it when we hike. peak in Massachusetts- Mt. Greylock. vocabulary. We’re not attempting to set any In our early days of hiking, we would records. We loiter. We dawdle. We saunter. We are limited to three total So the next time you hear a critic of Ware, per author during the elec- and heaven knows some of the town’s harsh- compare our speed with book time whenever stop to smell the pine trees, and I mean that in tion season. No election we hiked. All too often, I would lament to Over time, our speed improved to the point the most literal sense. We pause to admire a est critics are those who live here, please where we regularly outpaced ‘book time.’ letters will appear in the my husband, “Book time on this hike is four cascading waterfall or to examine a bright col- final edition before the point to some of the positives happening However, we eventually discovered that focus- despite COVID-19 and other issues. hours, and it took us five hours. We need to ored mushroom. We slow down to listen to the election. We reserve the increase our pace.” ing on hiking faster took away from the pri- birdsong or to gaze at the moss-covered forest right to edit all statements Why not take a few minutes this month mary reason why we were hiking in the first of candidacy and letters and thank them? Whenever we didn’t succeed In matching floor. We have conversations about the enor- or beating book time, we felt as though we place – to immerse ourselves in the quiet still- mous trees (the stories that they could tell if to the editor to meet our needed to try harder. ness of the wilderness and to escape from the guidelines. fast-paced world we live in. Please see HIKE, page 5 December 3, 2020, Ware River News, Page 5 business Country Bank announces holiday Monson Savings Bank promotes Chateauneuf MONSON – Monson Savings lending, construction lending and two sons. As an active member in Bank is pleased to announce SBA lending. the community, he served on the support for communities in need the recent promotion of Rob At Monson Savings Bank, he Board of Directors at Hawthorn Chateauneuf to senior vice presi- most recently served as the first Services from 2006 to 2010, serv- WARE – Country Bank, a Office team will also be part- strength and ability to support so dent and senior commercial loan vice president of commercial lend- ing as president and chair from full-service financial institu- nering with Provision Ministry many in need, we are also hum- officer. ing and has been with 2008 to 2010. When Hawthorn tion serving central and western and assembling 250 backpacks bled to witness so many great acts “Rob has more than Monson Savings Bank Services merged with the Center Massachusetts, announced a series filled with essential care items of kindness and support through- proven his value over since 2012. With over for Human Development, he was of initiatives to help support local to be delivered to the Springfield out our communities from the the years through his 20 years of banking asked to join the CHD Board, communities during the 2020 Rescue Mission. people and businesses who make hard work and ded- experience, includ- which he served as chair of the pro- holiday season, especially those Throughout the month of this region the remarkable place it ication to Monson ing commercial lend- gram committee and a member the affected by the economic fallout December, the famous red kettles is to live and work.” Savings Bank’s cus- ing, residential lend- Board of Directors from 2010 to from the ongoing pandemic. will be visible at several Country He added, “The pandemic tomers and his team ing, and retail branch 2020. He also served on the Board As part of the initiatives, Bank branch locations to help has taken its toll on the people members. We are so management, he has of Directors of the South Hadley Country Bank teamed up with Old fill the void the Salvation Army and places in our communities. pleased to recognize a unique and compre- Chamber of Commerce from 2004 Sturbridge Village to offer 750 will experience this year, in part We know that many have suf- his commitment with hensive understanding to 2013. Chateauneuf has also been free meals to families in need this due to the pandemic. In addi- fered losses over the last several this well-deserved pro- of the needs and chal- involved in a myriad of other char- Thanksgiving. tion, Country Bank has donated months. Some have lost their jobs, motion,” said Monson lenges of commercial itable organizations and volunteer ”We wanted to do every- $10,000 for this meaningful cause. their business and others have Savings Bank President businesses. He has a events throughout the years includ- thing we could to help sup- Finally, as part of its lost loved ones. There is no more Dan Moriarty. “Rob Rob Chateauneuf reputation for going ing those benefitting Habitat for port families in the community Community Cares Program, the significant time in our history for puts his heart into his the extra mile for the Humanity, the Westfield Boys & this Thanksgiving,” said James staff participated in its very own community partners to step up and work. His in-depth understanding business customers he works with Girls Club, the United Way and Donahue, President of Old Boston Marathon by “Walking provide support to those in need.” of commercial lending, his wel- in order to help them succeed. the towns of Agawam and South Sturbridge Village. “Country the Distance” via a download- To learn more about the vari- coming disposition and his enthusi- Chateauneuf earned a bache- Hadley. Bank and Old Sturbridge Village able App. This virtual challenge ous activities that Country Bank asm to help commercial borrowers lor’s degree in business manage- “I am excited to be a part of share a collective belief that we brought everyone together while will be participating in and how to make him an asset to our team and ment from the UMASS Isenberg Monson Savings Bank, a commu- can make a difference when we supporting charities of their donate to local charities it is sup- our customers.” School of Management in Amherst. nity bank that focuses on the true work together, and we are doing choice with a $500 donation. A porting, people may visit www. In his role as senior vice pres- Additionally, he is a graduate of needs of our local businesses,” just that.” total of $30,000 will be granted to countrybank.com/seasonofgiving. ident and senior commercial the Springfield Chamber Of said Rob Chateauneuf, Senior Vice On Small Business Saturday, charities. Country Bank is a full-service loan officer, Chateauneuf will be Commerce’s Leadership Institute President and Senior Commercial the Country Bank retail banking Paul Scully, president and CEO mutual community bank serving responsible for leading the Monson and the American Bankers Loan Officer. “Monson Savings team supported local small busi- of Country Bank, said, “As a com- central and western Massachusetts Savings commercial lending team Association Stonier Graduate Bank supports the local economy nesses by purchasing 400 gift munity partner, we care deeply with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, as they continue to help local busi- School of Banking-Wharton School by providing businesses with capi- cards from businesses through- about our communities, and we West Brookfield, Brimfield, nesses of all sizes to reach their of Business. In 2014, Rob was rec- tal to grow resulting in more local out its markets. These gift cards want to offer our support where Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, goals with Monson Savings Bank’s ognized as one of Business West’s jobs and vibrant communities.” were distributed in Country Bank it is needed most this holiday Leicester, Paxton, Charlton and commercial lending solutions. He “Forty under 40.” To contact him call 413-893- branch locations on “Giving season. As we reflect on the past Worcester. is skilled in commercial real estate Chateauneuf resides in Agawam 0636 or email rchateauneuf@mon- Tuesday,” Dec. 1. The Corporate year with gratitude for the Bank’s lending, commercial and industrial with his wife, Shauna, and his sonsavings.com.

HOLLY from page 1 Holly Piirainen had been found.” the website, which documents the It is also possible to fill out a is important,” the website reads. ly working under LeBoeuf’s pri- Looking for leads young girl’s story and encourages form online at the website at “There are things about this case vate investigator’s license issued what they may know about the “A murder was committed, and people who may have information, https://www.helpholly.com/help. that only law enforcement knows, to him and his company, Aragon crime committed 27 years ago on there are people out there who no matter how small or insignifi- us/. Once filled out, the form will so it is not possible for you to Investigations Inc., based in Aug. 5, 1993 in Sturbridge. That know something,” said former cant they believe it to be, to come also go directly to Sullivan. If peo- know if your information is key. Warren. was the day Holly Piirainen and her State Police Det. Lt. Robert Corry, forward. The website includes a ple sharing information want to, Tell us and let law enforcement fit “This crime did not happen in younger brother, Zach, walked down who is one of the four men looking letter to the public asking for help they can leave their contact infor- your information into the puzzle. a vacuum,” reads the open letter to the road from their grandmother’s for leads and publicizing the web- as well as Holly’s story, and facts mation, and he will get back to Former Warren Police Chief the public on the website. “Who house to see a neighbor’s puppies site at helpholly.com, and encour- about pedophiles. them.. Sean LeBoeuf, who was also a could be responsible — a strang- out at play. Her brother went back to aging the public to get involved. “If someone told you that they Letters are also welcomed military CID officer, is one of the er, an old friend, relative or even their grandmother’s house that day “This is such a terrible crime, just killed Holly Piirainen or had any- and can be sent to Holly, P.O. four men, and the author of much a neighbor? There are honorable as Holly stayed to watch the pup- horrifying,” he said. “Little kids thing to do with this crime, now Box 15327, Springfield, MA of what is written on the website, individuals out there, who might pies. When he returned, his father, are gifts from God and this is so is the time to come forward,” the 01115-5327. All information will Corry said. The other two retired have the information that breaks Rick Piirainen, asked him where wrong. The person or persons who website reads. “If you think you go to Sullivan. The letter can be men are former State Trooper Bob this case. Are you one of them? Holly was, and he said she was still did this need to be incarcerated.” may have witnessed Holly Piirainen sent anonymously, or if the per- Benoit and former Police Officer Something that you saw or heard, waiting for the puppies. Very soon “We are actively working being pulled into a vehicle or son would like to be contacted by Thomas McGuigan, who has something someone told you they afterward, their father sent their Holly’s case and we will not rest another part of this abduction…If Sullivan, they should include their worked in North Brookfield and saw or heard, a suspicion based on older brother, Andrew, and Zach, to until the person(s) who murdered you witnessed suspicious activity contact information. Sturbridge. some relevant facts….anything!! bring Holly home for lunch, but all her are identified, arrested, tried in the woods off Five Bridge Road All information welcome They have all worked as pri- You have the power to tell the they found was one of her sneakers and convicted,” reads the website. in Brimfield...If someone asked you “Don’t judge for yourself vate investigators after working truth.” in the road. “We created this site to further this for an alibi to lie to police by say- whether the information you have as police officers, and are current- Although a massive search goal and because we know that the ing they were with you on the same was launched for her, her remains person who has the information day and time Holly Piirainen was weren’t found until three months that will solve this case is out there, kidnapped on Aug. 5, 1993 around later, bringing a tragic end to her and we want to encourage them to noontime, you need to report this… disappearance. The website shares tell the truth so they can be free, If you know something or saw her story, and as well as the discov- Holly can have justice, and her something… Say something!” ery of her remains. family can have peace.” All calls “Seventy-nine days later, on Oct. and communications are totally How to give a tip 23, 1993, five pheasant hunters with confidential, Corry said. Those with information can dogs in an Army Corps of Engineers “There are known suspects,” the call 413-426-3507, which goes flood control forest several miles website reads. “Help law enforce- directly to Trooper Tom Sullivan, away in Brimfield, Massachusetts ment solve this case for once and the Hampden County District discovered the skull and partial for all. Give them information you Attorney’s homicide investigator skeletal remains of a small human have. It may be the key piece that assigned to the Holly Piirainen child,” the website states. “State connects the dots and points to the case. He will answer your call or Police were called to the scene killer(s).” will get back to you if you get his and quickly located a small-sized The family of Holly Piirainen voicemail and leave details of what T-shirt, dungarees, and one sneak- confirmed Tuesday they are work- you know and your contact infor- er near the partial skeletal remains. ing with the men and are aware of mation.

HIKE from page 4 only they could speak) the number of hikers who have walked below their branches over the years. We stop to do all of those things, even if it means that we’ll be coming off the mountain much later than ‘book time’ says we should. This is not to say that I don’t stand in amazement of those hikers who are accomplishing amazing feats. Kudos to everyone who can anterbury Tails is a full service Veterinary hike 48 peaks in a single season, or finish a 32-mile loop over a dozen Clinic providing the highest standard of care mountain peaks in under 10 hours. You are AMAZING, and you to Ware and its surrounding communities. Our have much to be proud of. While C I am in absolute awe of what you clinic is currently accepting new patients. We super-hikers are capable of, I also applaud anyone who gets up the provide care to dogs, cats and most exotic animals mountain – regardless of how long it takes. There is so much focus on such as reptiles, pocket pets and rabbits. It is our goals and speed and epic accom- plishments that some hikers feel Courtesy photos goal to provide a fear free, positive visit for our that they need to apologize for the Julie Midura forgetting all about ‘book time’ on the summit of North fact that they aren’t out there set- Brother in Maine. patients and their owners. We are looking forward ting records. mit, you are still gazing in wonder finish line as fast... or faster than So here’s to all the slowpokes, at the same extraordinary views. everyone else. It isn’t about doing to meeting you and your pet. snails, dawdlers, turtles, and strag- You have every right to feel victo- it on anyone else’s timetable or in glers out there! If you are a slow rious and accomplished. Whatever anyone else’s way. and steady hiker, and feel inade- your speed and whatever your quate because you read about all of goals, believe in yourself. Be It’s about setting your own pace. 40 East Main Street, Ware, MA the uber-fast and epic feats being proud of yourself. You may not be completed, or if you believe that the fastest. You may never set a It’s about enjoying every minute 413-967-4545 your accomplishments are any less record. You may even come off of of the journey. astounding because you’re unable the mountain after Tom and I do. to hike a 15-minute mile, remem- (Unlikely by the way.) But you are It’s about hiking your own hike. [email protected] ber that your body and mind are out there putting one foot in front taking you to places that many peo- of the other! It isn’t about ‘book time’... it’s Monday & Wednesday 7:30am-6pm ple never have the opportunity to So whether you are trying to set about ‘your time.’ see. a record, attempting to complete Tuesday & Thursday 7:30am-8pm Regardless of whether you a list, challenging yourself with a Peace, and hike on! amble up the mountain or blaze specific goal, or just hiking for the Friday & Sunday Closed up it, I salute you. You are still sake of hiking, savor every minute Julie Midura is a resident of Like us on Every Other Saturday 7:30am-noon climbing the same mountain. And of the experience. Hiking, much Ludlow. Faceboook! when you finally reach the sum- like life, isn’t about reaching the Page 6, Ware River News, December 3, 2020 Car burns in Wal-Mart parking lot WARE – A vehicle caught fire in the Wal-Mart parking lot Saturday afternoon a few minutes before 3 p.m., which was reported to police and fire. Additional information about the fire wasn’t avail- able.

Volunteers at the United Church of Ware had an assembly line going to make Volunteers at the United Church of Ware got the food ready for the annual free up free Thanksgiving dinners on Thanksgiving morning. Thanksgiving dinners, which were delivered by other volunteers or picked up by residents.

DINNERS from page 1 The dinner in the hall wasn’t held, but volunteers delivered the dinners to many who could not venture our or who were worried about COVID-19, while others handed out boxed dinners to residents who picked them up. All volunteers practiced safe protocols for COVID, including masks and gloves. Homemade sweetbreads, roasted turkey, homemade stuffing, mashed potatoes and squash, followed by homemade pie, were sure to make Thanksgiving Day diners full and happy. David and Mary Gravel orga- nize the dinner with the help of vol- unteers, and shifted gears well to keep the event going. Donations of food came in provid- ing enough turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, bread for stuffing and homemade sweetbreads for appetizers. There was also plenty of squash from Bill Cote’s gardens. The church and volunteers also cook free Christmas Day meals, A volunteer at the United Church of Direct Ware brings Thanksgiving dinners out Turley Publications staff photos by Melina Bourdeau which are organized by Jennie and to volunteer drivers who brought the Gravy was the last item added to the free Thanksgiving dinners put together Craig Simmons and Penny and Jeff free meals to those who couldn’t pick from the by volunteers at the United Church of Ware. North Pole Nicholas. them up.

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Wrestling HoopHall event cancelled, to to be return in 2022 SPRINGFIELD — The played Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the cancellation of the 2021 in spring Spalding Hoophall Classic pre- sented by Eastbay. The annual basketball showcase entering its season 20th year at Springfield College, By Gregory A. Scibelli the birthplace of basketball, is [email protected] typically played during MLK Weekend. REGION – First it was out- “We’re obviously extremely door “indoor” track, now could disappointed to cancel Hoophall wrestling be moving outdoors? Classic, a premiere event in Rather than cancel the high the high school basketball cal- school wrestling season, the endar,” said Greg Procino, Massachusetts Interscholastic Vice President of Basketball Athletic Association has voted Operations for the Naismith to move wrestling to the spring Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “The event has seen tre- season. Ava Theoclis looks for an open teammate. Sophia Dobek makes a run near the sideline. Courtney Shea takes a free kick. A “bubble” was placed mendous talent and success over between the winter and spring the past two decades, with a seasons to account for sports that number of sellout crowds, but were either shut down, or in the ultimately the safety of our fans, case of football and cheerlead- student athletes and staff is of Pioneers finally score in finale the utmost importance. We thank ing, sports that were deemed high-risk to play during the Springfield and our marketing ongoing coronavirus pandemic. partners for their support over By Tim Peterson ment with an 8-7-3 record, normal- the years and look forward to While there is optimism Sports Correspondent ly plays against other vocational some restrictions will lift as returning to Blake Arena when schools like McCann Tech, Sci- it’s safe to do so.” the vaccine rolls out in the next PALMER—The Hampden Tech, Putnam, and Westfield Tech few months, the MIAA is oper- The Basketball Hall of Fame Charter and Pathfinder girls soccer during the regular season. plans to relaunch the elite high ating as through the pandemic teams were looking to get into the Because of COVID-19, the conditions exist until they are school event in 2022. For the lat- win column for the first time this Lady Pioneers were put into a bub- est updates as they become avail- otherwise guided by the state fall when they battled each other in ble with seven other schools from Department of Energy and able, follow @hoophallclassic the season finale. the surrounding communities. The on Instagram and Twitter. Environmental Affairs. The EEA The Lady Pioneers got the job top finishers in the league stand- has been issuing the guidance The HoopHall event has fea- done with a 3-2 home victory over ings were Monson, Belchertown, tured many games featuring high schools have been oper- the Wolves on Nov. 16. South Hadley, Granby, and Palmer. ating with. The guidance has area high school teams, includ- “It feels very good to end “We just tried to do our best in ing South Hadley, Holyoke, included modified rules and pro- our season on a high note,” said every game this season,” Dyjack tocols utilized to help keep stu- Minnechaug, Chicopee, Pathfinder head coach Tom Dyjack. said. “We do have a lot of younger Chicopee Comprehensive, South dents healthy while also remain- “We were able to score a couple of players on the team, so we should ing on the athletic fields. Hadley, Agawam, and Granby goals and our goalie made a couple have a much better season next during its history. The EEA has advised against of key saves.” year. This was a very competitive wrestling during the winter sea- A year ago, Pathfinder and game for us.” son due to the sport having “sus- Hampden Charter, which is in Prior to facing Pathfinder, tained close contact” between Chicopee, faced each other twice Hampden Charter had only played competitors. during the regular season. The three games against Pope Francis, MIAA issues With football already set to Wolves won the first meeting, 5-0, which were all one-sided affairs. be played during the “bubble” and the second match-up ended in The only two seniors listed on season, the decision was made to a 1-1 draw. the Pathfinder roster are Jylian statement on The Lady Pioneers, who Auger and Cierra Table, who are qualified for the 2019 Western Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com winter sports Please see WRESTLING, page 8 Massachusetts Division 4 tourna- Please see FINALE, page 8 Cordelia Hageman tries to steal the ball away from a Hampden Charter player. FRANKLIN – The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) COVID-19 Task Force represen- tatives today presented winter Season ends with Cougars win sport modifications and recom- mendations for the 2020-2021 By Tim Peterson season to the MIAA Board of Sports Correspondent Directors. This presentation culminat- WARREN—The sun set on the ed a two-week MIAA gover- 2020 Central Mass. high school nance process which included field hockey season on Nov. 20. sport-specific sub-commit- It was another memorable tee meetings where updated afternoon for the Quaboag Lady Executive Office of Energy and Cougars, especially for the mem- Environmental Affairs (EEA) bers of the senior class. and current Massachusetts Led by seniors Darian Department of Elementary and Shepherd, Abigail Bouchard, Secondary (DESE) guidelines Hannah Martin, and Paisleigh were reviewed. These subcom- Atwood, Quaboag built a 3-0 mittees created sport-specif- halftime lead against the North ic modifications and presented Brookfield Lady Indians. The Lady them to the full committees for Cougars managed to hold onto approval. The MIAA Sports Lily Potvin fights for the ball. their lead during the second half en Medicine Committee (SMC) route to a 3-1 home victory. and ultimately the MIAA Covid- The Lady Cougars finished the 19 Task force subsequently 2020 campaign, which was delayed approved the modifications. more than a month because of MIAA Executive Director COVID-19, with an 8-1-1 record. Bill Gaine stated, “The MIAA’s Their only loss came at Leicester mission can be defined by a dual Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Hannah Martin tries to weave on Election Day by the final score Abigail Bouchard tries to shoot ahead of pressure. out of traffic. prescription: promoting maxi- of 1-0. They also tied Leicester, mum participation opportunities 1-1, in a home match, which was for the maximum number of played the day before they faced regulation. Shepherd Hill and David Prouty Lady Cougars very long to take a student-athletes so that life les- the Lady Indians in the season Shepherd, Bouchard, Martin, twice. Their other win came at 1-0 lead in the season finale. sons can be learned. At the same finale. Quaboag went 5-0-1 in their and Atwood are the only seniors home against Tantasqua. Three of Shepherd dribbled the ball time, promoting the health and final six matches of the season. listed on the Quaboag field their five victories were shutouts. around a defender before firing safety of all participants is the When Quaboag and North hockey roster. Josh Gray, who’s The only senior listed on the a shot into the cage past North Association’s imperative.” Brookfield battled each other at the Director of Field Hockey North Brookfield roster is Cami Brookfield freshman goalie The MIAA Board of the beginning of the regular season, Operations, will also be graduating Zalauskas, who didn’t play in any Shannon Toomey for an unassisted Directors voted to approve the Lady Cougars squeaked out next June. He has been a member games this fall because of an inju- breakaway goal with 13:46 remain- sport-specific modifications a 1-0 road win. Shepherd scored of the Quaboag field hockey pro- ry. ing in the first quarter. for the Winter Season. These the lone goal in that contest, which gram for the past six seasons. Unlike the first meeting of the modifications will continue to was assisted by Atwood, with less The Lady Indians posted a 5-5 season between the two neighbor- Paisleigh Atwood connects solid Please see MIAA, page 8 on a free hit. than three minutes remaining in record this fall. They defeated ing high schools, it didn’t take the Please see QUABOAG, page 8

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coaches, athletic directors, principals MIAA from page 7 and superintendents worked hard over be reviewed as they relate to current the past few weeks to ensure that we regulations surrounding COVID- would be able to offer interscholastic 19 and may be modified if neces- athletes for our students, and I want to sary. Additional modifications or thank them for their efforts.” the decision to participate in MIAA- Granatino added, “The pandem- recognized winter sports will be deter- ic has reshaped the way education is mined by local school districts and/or delivered across the country and the their local Board of Health. You may same can be said about its impact on view the Task Force presentation on athletics. Nonetheless, I am confi- the MIAA website. dent our student-athletes and coaches Highlights include: will adjust to the new expectations this The Winter Season will have a new winter and have an experience as ful- start date of December 14, 2020. filling and as exciting as what we saw Modifications for the sports of during the fall season. Gaine rein- Wrestling, Indoor Track, winter forced, “Our membership should be proud that our Board’s actions today Though the tryouts had to be more stag- tryouts prior to the Thanksgiving holiday both boys and girls at Lusitano Field. The Cheerleading and Dance were not gered with plenty of social distance, the for its many academy youth teams. Tryouts Pioneers are hopeful to have a normal reg- created or presented due to commit- reflect allegiance to the MIAA mis- Western Mass. Pioneers organization held were held for numerous age groups for ular season starting in the spring. tee recommendation for those sports sion.” to be moved to a different sport sea- The approved Winter Season sport son. Indoor Track is moved to the modifications are located on the had shots on goal for Quaboag Fall II Season and Wresting, winter MIAA COVID-19 Task Force Page. QUABOAG from page 7 during the second quarter, but Cheerleading and Dance are moved to The Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document located on the Task Force Less than five minutes later, the score remained 3-0 at inter- the Spring Season. page is currently being updated to North Brookfield junior Kelly mission. MIAA President and Marshfield better reflect and provide clarity with Daige delivered a pass into the In the middle of the third Superintendent Jeff Granatino said, “It recent decisions. This will be posted circle to junior Eve Tonks. Her quarter, North Brookfield soph- is great to see that so many of our stu- as soon as possible. shot attempt deflected off the omore Ty Babineau made an out- dent-athletes will be able to take part in pads of Quaboag sophomore standing diving save on a shot the sports they love this winter. Many goalie Arianna Masterjohn. attempt by Martin, which pre- Masterjohn would then make vented the Lady Cougars from a kick save on another shot by taking a 4-0 lead. Tonks. Masterjohn, who posted six holds with children is now experi- While the visiting team failed shutouts this season, was able FREE MEALS from page 1 encing food insecurity, nearly dou- to tie the score, the home team to keep the Lady Indians off the bring it right out to them.” There are ble pre-pandemic numbers. For many would increase their lead with scoreboard during the first three no forms to fill out or proof needed of homes, school meals represent a reli- 3:38 left in the opening quarter. quarters of the game. financial stress to get the meals. able source of nutrition for kids and That’s when Shepherd delivered Babineau ended Masterjohn’s allow families to reduce the finan- shutout bid by scoring an unas- a pass to Bouchard, who pushed Children 18 and under cial strain that food shopping cre- sisted breakaway goal with a shot into the cage. The United States Department ates. Project Bread, in partnership The Lady Cougars also had a 12:09 remaining in the game. with the Department of Elementary Neither team had very many of Agriculture approved a series of couple of shots during the final and Secondary Education, is working scoring chances the rest of the waivers to ensure schools and com- twenty seconds of the quarter. munity-based organizations can pro- to support community partners and Quaboag’s third goal was way. vide free Grab & Go meals to any school districts serving free Grab & scored by sophomore Kiara It was a little different season, but the four Quaboag seniors can youth ages 18 and under through Go meals at more than 800 meal sites Gauthier, which was assisted by statewide. Martin, with 13:29 left in the always say that they won their June 30, 2021. No registration or ID “We are continuing to see a rise first half. final high school field hockey Katelyn Swistak works near the sideline with possession of the is required. Additional meal sites (cur- of food insecurity across the state, at Shepherd and Bouchard also game. ball. rently more than 800 locations) across the state can be found at www.meal- an alarmingly high rate,” said Erin s4kids.org/meals. McAleer, president of Project Bread. He and his crew had a week off at “It’s important that individuals and FINALE from page 7 breakaway shote was saved by the end of school in June, and anoth- families know how and where to Fogg. er at the end of the summer before access local food resources. Utilize With ten seconds left in the goalkeepers. Neither one of them school began this fall, but other than local meal sites. Call the FoodSource contest, Therrian made her played in the final game of the that they’ve been putting together the Hotline to learn more about what fed- final save of the match, which season. meals that children have made popular eral nutrition programs and benefits Sophomore Angelina allowed the Lady Pioneers to you may be eligible for, such as SNAP, celebrate at least one victory this in the food program. Therrian made a total of 12 saves and how to apply for them.” fall. He knows there is a need because in her first varsity game as a he sees new people joining the pickup goalie. “I thought they were going to tie the score again on that line, and welcomes them. “It’s been Food hotline “Angelina had never even working really well so far,” he said as Project Bread’s FoodSource played the position in practice, last second shot,” Dyjack said. “Angelina was able to come he walked a bag of meals to a waiting Hotline’s number is 1-800-645-8333, but she told me that she could car last week. and operates Monday through Friday do it,” Dyjack said. “She made up with the save. I thought we played very well during second Bringing the meals to the cars from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays a couple of big saves and played in the cold, rainy, sometimes sleety from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Assistance is fantastic out there.” half.” months of March and April wasn’t offered in 160 languages and a dedi- The Lady Pioneers took the The Wolves took a 1-0 lead pleasant, he said, but everyone cated line is available to those who are lead for the first time with about a minute into the first half fol- lowing a goal by eighth grad- received their meals. hearing impaired. ten minutes remaining in the sec- Calls into the hotline tend to ond half. er Danasia Wilson, which was Since March, the food service increase in the winter as heating bills With the score tied at 2-2, assisted by junior Kylie Pothier. works have served a total of 71,135 climb and transportation issues arise Pathfinder sophomore Stephanie An unassisted goal by meals to-go meals, and welcomes not Kozlick dribbled the ball Kozlick ten minutes later tied the only Ware residents, but encourages due to inclement weather,” said Project between a couple of defenders score for the first time. those who live in neighboring commu- Bread’s Natasha Smith, director of down the left wing before deliv- The visitors would retake the nities, like Palmer and Warren, to pick child nutrition. “This year, with higher ering a pass into the box. The lead when a long direct kick by up meals for their kids. unemployment and underemployment pass went to junior Courtney Pothier floated into the right cor- Ware’s food service provides pop- rates, more residents will be forced to Shea, who blasted a shot into the ner. ular meals, such as roasted turkey choose between paying for increased Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com The Lady Pioneers managed the week before Thanksgiving, and heating bills, childcare and groceries.” back of the net past sophomore Sasha Williams follows through on a pass. Hampden Charter sophomore to tie the score again late in the meals of French toast and sausage, Project Bread is a central hub for first half following Kozlick’s goalie Victoria Fogg (8 saves). play.” teams, who aren’t normally in chicken nuggets and pizza. If a child connecting people and communities second goal, which was assisted “Stephanie was able to work Kozlick scored Pathfinder’s our conference. I’m glad that has dietary restrictions they can con- in Massachusetts to reliable sources by sophomore Ava Theoclis. the ball down the field before first two goals during the first we were able to win at least one tact Nicholas and the crew will make of food. In addition to Project Bread’s The score remained deadlock crossing it into the box,” Dyjack half. game.” meals to suit the needs of the child, he work with school meal providers, indi- at 2-2 for the next 30 minutes. said. “Courtney was able to fin- “It was my first two goals of Kozlick nearly recorded said. vidual requests for food assistance ish the play by scoring her first the season,” Kozlick said. “We her first hat-trick of the season All meals are made from scratch by are met with compassionate and per- varsity goal. It was a beautiful faced a bunch of very good during the second half, but a Ware staff and sampled and approved sonalized support by Project Bread’s by kids when the menus are being cre- FoodSource hotline. Counselors con- ated. Meal pickups are available every nect people to a wide range of food weekday to ensure freshness. Ware resources such as SNAP (formerly WRESTLING from page 7 While it will more than like- could lose competitors to their Public Schools follows all health and food stamps), food pantries, meal sites The deadline for ly be played during the bub- regular spring sports, including safety guidelines as directed by the and more. ble season, indoor track is also lacrosse, baseball, tennis, and submissions for this try and have wrestling during the Board of Health. Project Bread is a leading state- spring season. being talked about to be played track. There also could be a lack wide anti-hunger organization in outdoors due to the improving of tournaments for individual sports section is With school gymnasiums Project Bread help Massachusetts. Beginning in 1969 weather between February and wrestlers to compete in depend- the Monday before being utilized for boys volleyball The Ware to-go food program with the first Walk for Hunger, the during the spring as well as the April. ing on how the region reacts nonprofit focuses on driving systemic It is otherwise unclear how to the sports movement to the has also received help from nonprof- publication by noon. temperatures rising, the idea of change to ensure people of all ages a change in seasons will affect spring. it Project Bread, which has provid- hosting wrestling meets outdoors have reliable access to healthy food. To send in information, already shrinking wrestling pro- There will be no winter tour- ed grants to hundreds of schools like has been broached. It is unclear Ware, which received $10,000 to buy Project Bread works collaborative- contact Sports Editor how that would look and what grams in the region. Many teams naments for basketball and hock- at 413-283-8393, send an are having more and more trou- ey. It is unknown whether spring warmer boxes, carts for meals in the ly across sectors to create innovative conditions spring athletes will classroom, insulated bags, tents for solutions to end hunger and improve e-mail to [email protected] or compete under, but it would defi- ble fielding full teams of at least sports will have tournaments send it through the mail to: 14 wrestlers, of which each one played. outdoor meal sites, trash barrels, col- lives across the commonwealth. For nitely be a first to hold wrestling lapsible tables and food containers. more information, visitwww.project- Turley Publications meets outdoors. Meets typical- can fit into every weight class. Wrestlers are allowed to have c/o Sports Editor With wrestling being compet- practices during the winter sea- According to Project Bread, in bread.org. ly take place in the center of a Massachusetts, one in five house- 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069 gymnasium on hard mats. ed in the spring, some schools son. December 3, 2020, Ware River News, Page 9 public safety Ware Police Log Warren Police Log Sunday, Nov. 15 Warren Monday, Nov. 16 Rendered West Street – Services Rendered 10:44 a.m. Motor Vehicle OUI-Liquor or .08%; 5:29 a.m. Motor Vehicle 12:27 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 3:20 a.m. Alarm Burglar Abandoned Comins Pond Road - Negligent Operation of Motor Editor’s Note: People Violation West Main Street – Main Street – Motor Vehicle Belchertown Road – Services Citation Issued Vehicle in this country are pre- Written Warning Accident Over $1,000 Rendered 11:52 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Summons: Tyler K. Watt, 21, sumed to be innocent 5:36 a.m. Motor Vehicle 1:39 p.m. Fraud North Street – 6:01 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Main Street - Vehicle Towed Warren until found guilty in a Violation West Street – Citation Services Rendered Belchertown Road – Services Summons: William Foster, 65, Receive Stolen Property court of law. Police pro- Issued 2:47 p.m. Fraud Palmer Road – Rendered Warren -$1200 vide us with the informa- 7:06 a.m. Motor Vehicle Services Rendered 12:53 p.m. Ambulance Request Unregistered Motor Vehicle; Saturday, Nov. 21 tion you read on this page Violation Criminal Complaint 3:22 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Eddy Street – Services Rendered Registration Revoked, Operate 6:24 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 8:58 a.m. Ambulance Request West Street – Services Rendered 7:28 p.m. Ambulance Request Motor Vehicle With; Uninsured Main Street - Citation Issued as public record informa- Vigeant Street – Services Rendered 3:28 p.m. Accident Hit and Old Belchertown Road – Services Motor Vehicle Sunday, Nov. 22 tion. If you or any sus- 9:03 a.m. Fraud West Street – Run Palmer Road – Motor Vehicle Rendered Monday, Nov. 16 11:12 a.m. Motor Vehicle pect listed here is found Services Rendered Accident Over $1,000 12:41 a.m. Fire, Medical Stop Southbridge Road - Citation not guilty or has charges 9:34 a.m. Accident Hit and Run 4:38 p.m. Fraud North Street – Friday, Nov. 27 Emergency Moore Avenue - Issued dropped or reduced, we North Street – Services Rendered Services Rendered 5:06 a.m. Accident, Vehicle Transported to Hospital 11:37 a.m. Motor Vehicle will gladly print that 10:53 a.m. Alarm Burglar Main 6:15 p.m. Fraud West Street – Upper Church Street – Motor 9:12 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Stop Southbridge Road - Citation information as a fol- Street – Services Rendered Services Rendered Vehicle Accident Over $1,000 Main Street - Citation Issued Issued low-up upon being pre- 11:17 a.m. Fraud Berkshire 8:11 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 8 a.m. Alarm Burglar Beach 12:07 p.m. Fire, Medical 12:29 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop sented with documented Circle – Services Rendered Palmer Road – Referred to Other Road – Services Rendered Emergency Keys Road - South Street - Citation Issued 12:50 p.m. Fraud North Street – Agency 9:08 a.m. Accident, Vehicle Transported to Hospital Monday, Nov. 23 proof of the court’s final Referred to Other Agency 9:14 p.m. Motor Vehicle Belchertown Road – Motor Vehicle 4:30 p.m. Property Damage 10:11 a.m. Fraud Cronin Road disposition. 9:01 p.m. Ambulance Request Violation Gilbertville Road – Accident Over $1,000 Presidential Circle - Report Filed - Report Filed Otis Avenue – Referred to Other Written Warning 4:58 p.m. Ambulance Request Tuesday, Nov. 17 4:44 p.m. Fire, Medical Agency South Street – Referred to Other 8:11 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Emergency Coy Hill Road - 11:19 p.m. Ambulance Request Saturday, Nov. 21 Agency Main Street - Citation Issued Transported to Hospital Emergency Coy Hill Road - Old Belchertown Road – Referred 8:57 a.m. Ambulance Request 6:40 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 10:44 p.m. Motor Vehicle 4:53 p.m. Property Damage Transported to Hospital to Other Agency Pine Street – Services Rendered West Street – Motor Vehicle Stop Old Brook Road - Written Maple Street - Information Given Thursday, Nov. 26 12:36 p.m. Missing Person West Accident Under $1,000 Warning 4:58 p.m. Fire, Medical 1:15 p.m. Welfare Check Tuesday, Nov. 17 Street – Services Rendered Wednesday, Nov. 18 Emergency Southbridge Road - Old West Brookfield Road - 1:40 a.m. Hang-up, 911 Call 2:33 p.m. Harassment Saturday, Nov. 28 5:56 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Referred to Other Agency Transported to Hospital Maple Street – Services Rendered Complaint West Street – Services 2:08 a.m. Ambulance Request Southbridge Road - Citation Tuesday, Nov. 24 Friday, Nov. 27 8:38 a.m. Ambulance Request Rendered South Street – Services Rendered Issued 6:43 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 3:52 p.m. Fire, Medical Pine Street – Services Rendered 4:08 p.m. Ambulance Request 11:56 a.m. Motor Vehicle 4:24 p.m. Illegal Dumping Southbridge Road - Citation Emergency East Road - 9:41 a.m. Alarm Burglar Belchertown Road – Services Violation West Street – Citation Cronin Road - Message Delivered Issued Transported to Hospital Monson Turnpike Road – Services Rendered Issued 7:35 p.m. Fire, Medical 2:06 p.m. Fire, Motor Vehicle 6:43 p.m. Breaking and Rendered 5:40 p.m. Motor Vehicle 12:11 p.m. Ambulance Request Emergency Southbridge Road - Accident Ware Road - Investigated Entering In-Progress Residential 10:11 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Violation Maple Street – Criminal Valley View – Services Rendered Ambulance Signed Refusal 6:51 p.m. Welfare Check Main Street - Area Search South Street – Services Rendered Complaint 2:55 p.m. Fire, Report Palmer Thursday, Nov. 19 Bemis Road - Report Filed Negative 11 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 9:05 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Road – Investigated, Report Filed 11:32 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Wednesday, Nov. 25 11:45 p.m. Fire, Medical South Street – Services Rendered Otis Avenue – Services Rendered 6:39 p.m. Ambulance Request Main Street - Written Warning 5:57 a.m. Fire, Medical Emergency Crouch Road - 12:49 p.m. Fraud Fourth Avenue 9:07 p.m. Ambulance Request Highland Village – Referred to 9:19 p.m. Fire, Gas Leak/ Emergency Bacon Street - Transported to Hospital – Services Rendered Otis Avenue – Referred to Other Other Agency Problem/Odor Maple Street - Transported to Hospital Saturday, Nov. 28 3:06 p.m. Ambulance Request Agency 7:08 p.m. Shoplifting Palmer Investigated 10:16 a.m. Fraud Winthrop 2:05 p.m. Fire, Medical Hillside Village – Services Road – Criminal Complaint Friday, Nov. 20 Terrace - No Police Service Emergency Winthrop Terrace - Rendered Sunday, Nov. 22 11:39 a.m. Fraud Bemis Road - Necessary Ambulance Signed Refusal 5:16 p.m. Missing Person West 1:30 a.m. Fire, Report East Sunday, Nov. 29 Report Filed 1:09 p.m. Harassment Milton 2:12 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – Services Rendered Street – Services Rendered 12:20 a.m. Accident, 3:04 p.m. Fire, Medical O. Fountain Way - Officer Spoke Southbridge Road - Citation 10:07 p.m. Larceny, 9:45 a.m. Ambulance Request Vehicle Church Street – Arrest, Emergency Brimfield Road - to Party Issued Theft Report Cherry Street – South Street – Services Rendered Misdemeanor Charge Transported to Hospital 7:08 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Sunday, Nov. 29 Investigation Pending 10:15 a.m. Alarm Burglar Gould Arrest: Ryan J. Hazzard, 24, 4:41 p.m. Larceny Main Street Maple Street - Citation Issued 12:25 a.m. Assault Southbridge 11:16 p.m. Ambulance Request Road – Services Rendered Ware - Officer Spoke to Party 7:52 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Road - Criminal Complaint Church Street – Referred to Other 11:14 a.m. Accident, Vehicle OUI-Liquor or .08%, 2nd 9:30 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Old West Brookfield Road - Summons: Serena Smith, 39, Agency Parker Street – Services Rendered Offense; Negligent Operation of Main Street - Arrest(s) Made Citation Issued Warren 5:01 p.m. Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle; Misleading a Police Arrest: Tyler K. Watt, 21, 11:21 p.m. Fire, Medical Disturbing the Peace Wednesday, Nov. 18 Violation North Street – Arrest, Officer 12:48 a.m. Motor Vehicle Misdemeanor Charge 11:52 a.m. Ambulance Request Violation East Street – Written 6:48 p.m. Shoplifting Palmer West Street – Referred to Other Warning Road – Services Rendered Agency 9:34 a.m. Fraud Berkshire 5:39 p.m. Motor Vehicle Hardwick Police Log Circle – Services Rendered Monday, Nov. 23 Violation Main Street- Criminal 9:40 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 1:34 a.m. Ambulance Request Complaint Palmer Road – Services Rendered Anderson Road – Referred to 8:11 p.m. Ambulance Request For the week of Nov. 23-30, the 3:26 p.m. Initiated – Motor Saturday, Nov. 28 11:44 a.m. Larceny, Theft Other Agency Fisherdick Road – Referred to Hardwick/New Braintree Police Vehicle Stop Main Street – 11:28 a.m. 911 – Medical Report Greenwich Plains Road – 10:20 a.m. Ambulance Request Other Agency Department conducted 70 build- Citation Issued Emergency Spring Street – Services Rendered Granby – Services Rendered 8:18 p.m. Ambulance Request ing/property checks, three ani- Transported to Hospital 12:15 p.m. Ambulance Request 11:56 a.m. Accident Hit and North Street – Referred to Other mal calls, one forgery/fraud, five Thursday, Nov. 26 12:47 p.m. Initiated – Motor Hillside Village – Services Run East Main Street – Motor Agency emergency 911 calls, one safety 11:32 a.m. Phone – Safety Vehicle Stop Turkey Street – Rendered Vehicle Accident Under $1,000 hazard, 12 radar assignments, Hazard Greenwich Road – Taken/ Written Warning 1:28 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 12:45 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Monday, Nov. 30 19 directed/area patrols and six Referred to Other Agency 1:01 p.m. Phone – Medical Palmer Road – Motor Vehicle East Main Street – Motor Vehicle 5:20 a.m. Ambulance Request motor vehicle stops in the town of 4:17 p.m. Phone – Complaint Emergency Highland Terrace – Accident Over $1,000 Accident Over $1,000 Maple Street – Referred to Other Hardwick. High Street – Investigated Written Warning 3:55 p.m. Threat Report North 6:30 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Agency 10:02 p.m. 911 – Complaint/ Street – Services Rendered Sygiel Road – Services Rendered 9:37 a.m. Ambulance Request Monday, Nov. 23 Motor Vehicle Operations High Sunday, Nov. 29 5:14 p.m. Ambulance Request 7:25 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Maple Terrace – Referred to Other 12:04 p.m. 911 – Medical Street – Investigated 1:52 p.m. 911 – Medical West Street – Investigated, Report Call Bellevue Avenue – Services Agency Emergency Highland Terrace – Emergency Jackson Road – Filed Rendered 11:30 a.m. Fraud Morse Avenue Transported to Hospital Friday, Nov. 27 Transported to Hospital 5:30 p.m. Larceny, Theft Tuesday, Nov. 24 – Services Rendered 4:40 a.m. 911- Animal Call Report North Street – Investigation 6:38 a.m. Motor Vehicle 11:59 a.m. Threat Report Wednesday, Nov. 25 Barre Road – Services Rendered Monday, Nov. 30 Pending Violation West Street – Citation Hillside Village – Referred to 12:40 p.m. Phone – Welfare 3:42 p.m. 911 – Caller Non- 7:57 a.m. Phone - Forgery/ 9:52 p.m. Ambulance Request Issued Other Agency Check Creamery Road – emergency North Street – Spoken Fraud Upper Church Street – Pulaski Street – Services Rendered 9:27 a.m. Accident Hit and Run 12:23 p.m. Ambulance Request Transported to Hospital To Report Taken West Street – Services Rendered South Street – Services Rendered Thursday, Nov. 19 9:33 a.m. Alarm Burglar 2:25 p.m. Fraud Eagle Street – 6:31 a.m. Vandalism North Pleasant Street – Services Services Rendered Street – Investigation Pending Rendered 2:54 p.m. Drug/Narcotics 7:27 a.m. Motor Vehicle 10:41 a.m. Accident Hit and Violation Sherwin Street – Services New Braintree Police Log Violation Belchertown Road – Run Palmer Road – Investigation Rendered Citation Issued Pending 3:19 p.m. Accident, Vehicle For the week of Nov. 23-30, Alarm Memorial Drive – Services Thursday, Nov. 26 8:04 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call 5:11 p.m. Burglary/Breaking South Street – Motor Vehicle the Hardwick/New Braintree Rendered 12:20 p.m. 911- Medical Osborne Road – Services Rendered and Entering Palmer Road – Accident Under $1,000 Police Department conducted 24 Emergency Barre Road – 8:33 a.m. Ambulance Request Investigated 4:14 p.m. Alarm Burglar Beaver building/property checks, nine Tuesday, Nov. 24 Transported to Hospital Bacon Road – Services Rendered 5:16 p.m. Suspicious Activity/ Road – Services Rendered radar assignments, one motor 10:10 a.m. 911 – Motor Vehicle 5:47 p.m. 911 – Medical 9:43 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Person West Main Street – Arrest, 8:23 p.m. Alarm Burglar vehicle accident, two motor Accident Gilbertville Road – Emergency West Brookfield Road Call Dunham Avenue – Services Misdemeanor Charge Cummings Road – Services vehicle stops, 22 directed/area Vehicle Towed – Transported to Hospital Rendered Arrest: Stephen R. Quimby, 63, Rendered patrols, one safety hazard, eight 2:05 p.m. Phone – Safety 11:14 a.m. Arrest Otis Avenue – Ware 8:27 p.m. Alarm Burglar Laurel traffic controls, two animal calls, Hazard Barr Road – Services Saturday, Nov. 27 Services Rendered OUI-Liquor or .08% Drive – Services Rendered one identity theft and three emer- Rendered 11:32 p.m. 911 – Animal Call 1:36 p.m. Ambulance Request 5:32 p.m. Fraud North Street – 10:14 p.m. Ambulance Request gency 911 calls in the town of Bernard Whitney Road – Services Palmer Road – Services Rendered Services Rendered Palmer Road – Services Rendered New Braintree. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Rendered 2:08 p.m. Ambulance Request 5:51 p.m. Alarm Burglar 11:03 p.m. Harassment 3:19 p.m. Phone – Gunshots West Street – Services Rendered Greenwich Plains Road – Services Complaint Barnes Street – Services Monday, Nov. 23 Old Turnpike Road – Spoken To Sunday, Nov. 28 3:14 p.m. Fraud Crescent Street Rendered Rendered 9:06 a.m. Phone – Gunshots 6:56 p.m. Phone – Identity 12:04 p.m. Phone – Gunshots – Services Rendered 11:09 p.m. Motor Vehicle McKay Road – Unfounded Theft Wine Road – Report Taken Old Turnpike Road – Officer 3:26 p.m. Fraud Bacon Road – Wednesday, Nov. 25 Violation West Street – Citation 10:52 p.m. Phone – Fire Handled Services Rendered 3:19 a.m. Ambulance Request Issued 3:43 p.m. Ambulance Request West Street – Referred to Other Horseshoe Circle – Services Agency Tuesday, Dec. 1 Rendered 8:12 a.m. Harassment 1:24 a.m. Accident Hit and Run Ware Police Department Christmas For Kids begins, 11:58 p.m. Abandoned, 911 Call Complaint North Street – Referred Pulaski Street – Services Rendered North Street – Services Rendered to Other Agency 5:13 a.m. Ambulance Request offers voluntary archive donations requested 12:55 p.m. Ambulance Request Greenwich Plains Road – Services Friday, Nov. 20 Greenwich Plains Road – Services Rendered WARE — To better serve the community, The WARE – The Ware Police Department and the 6:07 a.m. Alarm Burglar West Rendered 7:22 a.m. Ambulance Request Ware Police Department will be creating an archive of Ware Fire Department have started their 17th annu- Street – Services Rendered 4:25 p.m. Trash Dumping Old Poor Farm Road – Services those citizens in town diagnosed with any condition al Ware Christmas For Kids program for the 2020 10:30 a.m. Fraud Old Complaint North Street – Area Rendered that may render them unable to effectively commu- holiday season. Belchertown Road – Services Searched Negative Find 7:52 a.m. Ambulance Request nicate themselves. These conditions include—but are They are requesting financial assistance to help Rendered North Street – Referred to Other not limited to—Alzheimer’s Disease, speech impair- us fulfill the needs of the children of Ware, and all 11:50 a.m. Larceny, Theft Thursday, Nov. 26 Agency ment, and persons at certain ranges of the autism spec- assistance is greatly appreciated. The program is Report Main Street – Services 12:36 a.m. Ambulance Request trum. Occasionally, such citizens wander from their for infants through children aged 12. The program homes and are encountered by officers that have trou- recognizes all holiday observances. ble identifying and assisting them. This confidential Monetary donations may be dropped off at the archive will contain personalized information so that Ware Police Department at 22 North St., or may be officers may properly redirect the individuals to their sent to Ware Christmas For Kids, c/o Ware Police Send Us Your Sports Photos! caretakers. The project will be initiated on a trial-basis Department, 22 North St., Ware, MA, 01082. and is completely voluntary. Anyone wishing you par- Darlene Gildert is the program coordinator and ticipate in this endeavor, please call Officer Cacela at she can be reached at 413-967-3571, ext. 327. [email protected] the Ware Police Department 413-967-3571, or send an email to [email protected]. Page 10, Ware River News, December 3, 2020

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(Ostiguy) Liliane J. music of grandmother, Susan of Ware, died peacefully on She enjoyed nothing more than LaPointe, 96, Died: Nov. 19, 2020 Kallander, and granddaughter, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, after being with her family, especial- Policy passed away Funeral Mass Dec. 2 Faith Stillman. Music plays such being visited by each of her fam- ly when everyone was together, peacefully on All Saints Church Turley Publications an important part of our church ily members. She spent and she loved to dance Ware Nov. 14, 2020. offers two types of life and our daily lives that it is the last month of her and sing. She had a spe- She was born in difficult not to burst into song life in assisted living at cial place in her heart LaPointe (Ostiguy), Irene E. obituaries. New Braintree, in public when we hear a famil- Died: Nov. 14, 2020 Cedarbrook Village in for her four-legged on March 8, One is a free, brief iar tune, because of the increased Funeral Mass Nov. 20 Ware. She enjoyed it so friends - anyone who 1924, daughter Death Notice listing possibility of spreading the virus. St. Aloysius Church much: great care, great knew her, knew Zoe! of the late Azaire Gilbertville the name of deceased, Speaking of that, there is a food and the company of She says goodbye to her and Clara (Real) date of death and large, silent choir assembled on others. We are grateful Wednesday afternoon Ostiguy. She was Skutnik, Rose A. the front steps of the Hardwick funeral date and place. for that. card-playing friends the last remaining of 16 children. Died: Dec. 1, 2020 First Universalist Church every She leaves her three Helen Bowen and Irene is survived by her two sons, Mass of Christian Burial, The other is a Paid Sunday. Made by Deacon Dec. 4, 10 a.m. children: Camille Caroline Mucha. She is Arthur LaPointe, and his wife, Karen, Obituary, costing Marguerite Crevier, they have St. Aloysus Church Wegelin, and her husband, Rolf, now playing with the fourth, Irene of West Springfield, and Robert $100, which allows been gathered for 15 plus years Gilbertville of Switzerland, William Imbier, Higney, who made it to heaven LaPointe, of Palm Springs, California; families to publish to announce the Christmas sea- and his wife, Susan, of Ware, and first. Thank you, Ladies, for the four cherished grandchildren, Celine, son. Rumor has it that someone extended death notice Jacqueline Korzec, and her hus- friendship and camaraderie you Eve, Aimee and Matthew and his looking for a new home, decid- information of their band, William, of Ware; her grand- shared with Mom. wife, Ashley, six great-grandchildren ed on Hardwick because of the own choice and may children: Elizabeth and Douglas Liliane had been a mem- and two great-great-grandchildren, as dance with the current COVID-19 “homey” feeling of that “choir.” include a photograph. Imbier, Andrew and Nicholas ber of the Social Science Club, well as nieces, nephews and extended guidelines, masks were worn while in Also, ‘tis the season for giv- Norton, and three great-grand- Petersham Country Club, and family. She was predeceased by her the church and in the cemetery, and Death Notices & ing – warm mittens, hats and children, Isabella Staiti, Jackson enthusiastically participated in husband, Roland LaPointe, and their social distancing guidelines were fol- Paid Obituaries gloves to be distributed to chil- Imbier and Elyse Norton. She also plays and musicals put on by the daughter, Joanne (LaPointe) Pillar. lowed. should be dren in need at Christmas. These She was everybody’s “memere.” In lieu of flowers and donations, submitted through a items will decorate the church leaves her sister-in-law, Camille Ware Rotary Club. She had also A funeral Mass for Irene was held please pray for her and offer Masses in Christmas tree until then. Koss, and several nieces and neph- been an Assistant Girl Scout and funeral home to: on Friday, Nov. 20, at 10 a.m., in the her memory. Ever feel that when you are ews. Cub Scout leader. As a cribbage [email protected]. St. Aloysius Church, 64 Church Street Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 talking with people no one is lis- Liliane was predeceased by her player, she enjoyed weekly games in Gilbertville. Burial will follow the Pleasant St., in Ware, is assisting her Exceptions will be made tening? Or, when you write an husband, Edmund Imbier, in 2011, at the Senior Center, and she was Mass in St. Aloysius Cemetery. There family with arrangements. only when the family article for the local newspaper her twin sister, Odette Jerome, even a bowling team captain while provides a death certificate are no calling hours and everyone was An online guest book is available at does anyone read it? Well, the and her granddaugther, Christine in her 80s! and must be pre-paid. asked to meet at the church. In accor- charbonneaufh.com. Tri-Parish Community Church Imbier. Thank you so much to all her news article on Nov. 12 had a She was born in Paris, France, neighbors who supported and kept faux pas about church service daughter of the late Felix and an eye on her. We truly appreciate being held in the Hardwick Laure (Latxague) Chrysostome. your kindness and thoughtfulness. Universalist Church through She met her husband in Ozoir-la- A funeral Mass for Liliane was Rose A. Skutnik April 2021. The Hardwick Ferriere, France, at her family’s held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 10 Church is actually through Dec. hotel restaurant during World War a.m. in the All Saint’s Church, 17 GILBERTVILLE – Rose long communicant of St. Aloysius Everyone will meet directly at the 2020; and then rotates to the New II. They were married on Aug. 2, North St., in Ware. Burial will be A. (Zaganiacz) Skutnik, age 99, Church in Gilbertville. church on Friday morning. Due Braintree Congregational Church 1945, in Paris. She traveled by in New St. William Cemetery in passed away on Dec. 1, 2020, at Rose is survived by her loving to the current COVID-19 state for four months. ship in May of 1946 to make her Ware following Mass. Brookhaven Assisted Care, in granddaughter, Lisa M. Wojcik, guidelines, masks must be worn The Tri-Parish has an addi- new home in Ware. She had many In lieu of flowers, memorial West Brookfield, with her fam- of Lexington, her son-in-law, and social distancing must be fol- tional church, the Hardwick stories to tell about the adventures donations may be made to Second ily by her side. Rose was born Stanley Wroblicki, of Ware, and lowed during the services. Rose Calvinistic Congregational in France and Germany that she Chance Animals, 111 Young Rd., on Sept. 2, 1921, in Gilbertville, her great-grandson, Colin. Besides will be laid to rest in St. Aloysius Church. This church has been and her husband shared. PO Box 136, East Brookfield, MA daughter of the late John and her parents, she was predeceased Cemetery in Gilbertville follow- mostly unused for about a decade Liliane worked as a nurse’s 01515 or secondchanceanimals. Frances (Ligawiec) Zaganiacz. by her six siblings, her beloved ing the funeral Mass. There are no She was raised and educated in husband, Stephen J. Skutnik, in calling hours. and is the second oldest church aide at Quaboag Nursing Home org. Gilbertville, and was a lifelong 2000, and her devoted daughter, Cebula Funeral Home, of Ware, in Hardwick. Presently, under the for more than 25 years. She loved Charbonneau Funeral Home, resident. Rose Ann Wroblicki, in 2001. is assisting her family with the “mothership” of Judith B. Kohn working there and was wonderful 30 Pleasant St., in Ware, is assist- there is a “work-in-progress” Rose was employed as a seam- A Mass of Christian Burial will final arrangements. For more at her job. She believed she made a ing her family with arrangements. stress for the former Seven Sisters take place on Friday, Dec. 4, at information and online guest attempt at bringing the church difference in the lives of those she An online guest book is avail- back to its former glory. There is in Ware, before her retirement 10 a.m., in St. Aloysius Church, book, please visit www.cebulafu- helped to care for, and we know able at charbonneaufh.com. in 1986. She was a faithful, life- Church Street, in Gilbertville. neralhome.com. no water or heat at this time; but she did. on Thursdays, from 2 to 4 p.m., a work force is cleaning and restor- ing. More volunteers and funds are needed for this project. If people would like to help, they can just show up on Thursdays or call Judy at 413-967-7391 for more information. Ginny Rich will be conduct- public notices ing the Sunday, Dec. 6 service. Social Distancing and masks will be required. All are cordially Commonwealth of bond in an unsupervised Hardwick 70 Belmont St. invited to join them at 10 a.m. Massachusetts administration. Planning Board Springfield, MA 01108 in the Hardwick Universalist The Trial Court IMPORTANT NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing By: James M . Regin Church. Hampshire Probate and You have the right Notice is hereby 11/16/2020 HOW TO SUBMIT Family Court to obtain a copy of the given that the Hardwick 11/19, 11/26, 12/04/2020 15 Atwood Drive Petition from the Petit­ Planning Board per Northampton, ioner or at the Court. You Hardwick Zoning Bylaws, PUBLIC NOTICES MA 01060 have a right to object to Sections 3.2.4 -l and 5.0 Town of Hardwick Smola announces (413)586-8500 this proceeding. To do so, will hold a Public Hearing Conservation All public notices to be published in the Docket No. you or your attorney must on Tuesday, December Commission Ware River News should be sent directly federal grants HS20P0627EA file a written appearance 22, 2020 at 6:45PM at the Notice is hereby given to [email protected]. Please indicate the Estate of: and objection at this Court Hardwick Town House, in accordance with the newspapers and publication date(s) for the BOSTON – State Rep. Todd M. Smola Shirley A. Houghton before: 10:00 a.m. on the 32 Common Street, Wetlands Protection Act notice(s) in the subject line of your email. (R-Warren, Ranking Member, Committee on Date of Death:10/06/2020 return day of 12/23/2020. Hardwick, second floor. that a Public Hearing will For questions regarding coverage area, Ways & Means) is pleased to announce that CITATION ON This is NOT a hearing This Hearing is regard- be held for a Notice of several local law enforcement agencies will procedures or cost, please call 413-283- PETITION FOR date, but a deadline by ing the application for Intent on Tuesday, Dec. 8393. receive federal funding through the Byrne FORMAL which you must file a Site Plan Approval by 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM at Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program ADJUDICATION written appearance and Cleophas Guillette to the Town House, upper Turley Publications, Inc. publishes 14 and the National Highway Traffic Safety To all interested objection if you object to operate a laundromat and floor, Hardwick center. weekly newspapers throughout Western Administration. These grants will provide persons: this proceeding. If you a juice bar in the existing All interested parties are Massachusetts. Visit www.turley.com for access to equipment and strengthen training, A Petition for Formal fail to file a timely written building at 14 Prospect urged to attend. more information. crime prevention and enforcement initiatives Probate of Will with appearance and objection Street. All interested par- Applicant: Town of across Massachusetts. Appointment of Personal followed by an affidavit ties are asked to attend. Hardwick, Board of The JAG program is the leading source of criminal justice funding awarded by the Representative has of objections within thirty Interested parties Selectmen Department of Justice to state and local juris- been filed byShelly A. (30) days of the return may also view this Legal Description of Work: are available for inspec- mally appointed as the dictions. This funding is allocated for sever- Arsenault of Ware, MA day, action may be taken Notice at http://masspub- Maintain Ware River Park; tion by appointment in Personal Represe­nta­tive of al needs, including protective equipment and requesting that the Court without further notice to licnotices.org improve Rail Trail the Office of the Collector the estate to serve without communications infrastructure. As part of the enter a formal Decree and you. Hardwick Planning Location: 94 Main St. of Taxes by calling (413) surety on the bond. program, Holland will receive $32,104; Palmer Order and for such other UNSUPERVISED Board to 170 Lower Road 436-5701, ext. 104. The estate is being will receive $31,200; Sturbridge will receive relief as requested in the ADMINISTRATION Harry Comerford, Town: Hardwick 11/26, 12/03/2020 administered­ under infor- $25,125; Wales will receive $23,552; and Petition. UNDER THE Chairman Interested parties mal procedure by the Warren will receive $18,404. The Petitioner requests MASSACHUSETTS 12/03, 12/10/2020 may also view this Legal Personal Representative The National Highway Traffic Safety that: Shelly A. Arsenault UNIFORM PROBATE Notice at http://masspub- Commonwealth of under the Massachusetts Administration provides funds for traffic of Ware, MA be appoint­ ed­ CODE (MUPC) Notice of Sale of Motor licnotices.org. Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code enforcement campaigns, safety equipment and as Person­al Rep­resenta­ A Personal Represent­ Vehicle under 12/03/2020 The Trial Court without supervision by non-enforcement activities by local police. All tive(s) of said estate to serve ative appointed under the G.L. c. 255, Section 39A Probate and the Court. Inventory and the initiatives contribute to reducing vehicle Without Surety on the MUPC in an unsupervised Notice is hereby given Family Court accounts are not required crashes and the resulting injuries and loss of administration is not re­ by: Regin’s Repair, 19 Warren Hampshire Division to be filed with the Court, life. As part of the program, Brimfield will quired to file an inventory Church St., Gilbertville, Zoning Board of Appeals 15 Atwood Drive but interested parties are receive $11,742; Holland will receive $7,162; or annual accounts MA 01031, pursuant to Public Hearing Northampton, entitled to notice regard- and Sturbridge will receive $11,970. Please check with the Court. Persons the provisions of G.L. c. The Warren Zoning MA 01060 ing the administration “As we approach the holidays, these addi- the accuracy of interested in the estate are 255, Section 39A, that Board of Appeals will (413)586-8500 from the Personal Rep­ tional resources will help keep our communities entitled to notice regarding on December 11, 2020 hold a Public Hearing on safe and encourage people to make smart deci- Docket No. resentative­ and can peti- your legal notice the administration at 10:00 a.m. at: Regin’s the Petition for a Zoning HS20P0629EA tion the Court in any mat- sions while out on the road,” said Smola. “I’m directly from the Personal Repair by private sale the Variance by ASD Cronin always appreciative for the vital services that prior to submis- Estate of: ter relating to the estate, Representative and may following Motor Vehicle MA Solar, LLC, and Evan Helen B Reopell including distribution of our local police officers provide.” sion (i.e., date, petition the Court in any will be sold to satisfy the Turner on Thursday, For additional information please contact Date of Death: assets and expenses of matter relating to the estate, garagekeeper’s lien there- December 10, at 7 pm 10/4/2020 administration. Interested Smola at [email protected] or 617- time, spelling). including the distribution on for storage, towing by Zoom, Meeting 722-2100. INFORMAL parties are entitled to peti- Also, be sure of assets and expenses of charges, care and expenses ID #: 846 1347 3881, PROBATE tion the Court to insti- the requested administration. of notices and sale of said Passcode: 832 954, by PUBLICATION tute formal proceedings WITNESS, Hon. Linda vehicle. telephone: (646) 558- NOTICE and to obtain orders ter- publication date S Fidnick, First Justice of Vehicle description: 8656. To all persons inter- minating or restricting READING coincides with this Court. 1998 Suzuki GSX R600 Petitioners are seek- ested in the above cap- the powers of Personal Date: November 19, 2020 Motorcycle ing a zoning variance tioned estate, by Petition Representatives­ appoint- NEWSPAPERS the purpose of the Michael J. Carey Registration#/State: of Schedule of Use of Peti­tioner Andrew R. ed under informal pro- Register of Probate None/unknown Regulations 3.25.5 on Reopell of Ware, MA, a cedure. A copy­ of the notice, or as the 12/03/2020 VIN: JS1GN78A2W2101151 Cronin Road parcels 10-0- Will has been admitted to Petition and Will, if any, IS A QUEST law demands. Name and address of 67 and 10-0-68, owned by informal probate. can be ob­tained from the own­er: Mr. Turner, for use as a Andrew R. Reopell of Petitioner. Thank you. Jeremy Bedford Large Scale Solar Facility. Ware, MA has been infor- 12/03/2020 LIKE NO OTHER Plans for the project Page 12, Ware River News, December 3, 2020

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