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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Finance Committee More dynamic leader evaluates rideshare needed at Soldiers’ Home By Shelby Macri ing revenue in 2017 and started [email protected] distributing in 2018, and part of the receipt of the revenue is that the expenditure has to be HOLYOKE – The Finance By Dalton Zbierski Committee discussed the possi- spent on and in certain areas to Staff Writer bility of a municipal ride-share address the impact of transpor- tation network services. Such program after funding was HOLYOKE – Insufficient as municipal roads, bridges, received by the state. leadership enabled the COVID- and other transportation fac- Councilor Rebecca Lisi 19 outbreak at the Soldiers’ tors within the city. Wdowiak filed an order that the Holyoke Home in Holyoke to claim the explained that while they’re City Council create a revolv- lives of at least 76 veterans last receiving revenue they also ing fund for the city’s munici- year. It has become clear that have to report on the revenue, pal ride share funding that was more will be expected out of the so she felt that it’d be benefi- received by the state through next permanent Superintendent. cial for the city to put it in a the Transportation Network On Feb. 9, the Special revolving fund. That way all Company. City Auditor Tanya Joint Oversight Committee on of the revenue from the ride Wdowiak also spoke on this the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke shares are in one area and it’d subject though Finance COVID-19 Outbreak convened be easier to report on. Committee Chair Joesph for the second time in 2021. A After discussion McGiverin explained that they panel of state representatives McGiverin agreed that the should have a discussion, make and senators heard testimo- revolving fund is a sensi- a recommendation, and ask ny from numerous individuals, ble idea and that the need the Ordinance Committee to including multiple members of was there. He suggested put it in legal form as this is a the facility’s Board of Trustees. straightforward item. Wdowiak that the committee adopt the explained that the city gets order and recommend adopt- See SOLDIERS, page 6 revenue from the state for ride ing the revolving fund to the share assessments based on Ordinance Committee to be put company’s like Uber and Lyft. The state started collect- See RIDESHARE, page 3 A Joint Oversight committee is now meeting to discuss issues at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. File photo Three public schools to receive roof replacements By Shelby Macri The Accelerated Repair cations so they will be the only invited to join the program on that in previous years the city [email protected] Program will be used on roof ones being repaired, but the city Dec. 7 last year and in a recent has received about 79% reim- repairs for three schools in the had used the repair program at press release, it was confirmed bursement from the MSBA HOLYOKE – The Holyoke district: E.N. White, Maurice other schools in previous years. that the city council approved and the Accelerated Repair Public Schools are partnering A. Donahue, and Lt. Clayre P. “We’ve been a part of the $270,000 for the schematic Program, and he believes that with the Massachusetts School Sullivan. program before, I’ve been here design process, and they’ll be they’ll receive the same amount Building Authority in their These schools were chosen 25 years and the first roofing contributing a 20% share of the for this project. There are still Accelerated Repair Program. based on specific criteria of the project was in 1996.” Anderson cost of repairs. a few more steps for the city to Maintenance Administrator program, these three schools said. “It’s all worked out very The MSBA will provide take before the projects begin, Whitney Anderson said that the have roofs 30 years old or older, well in the past and we’ve done the city up to 80% reimburse- Anderson is expecting to start schools have worked with the fitting the criteria. Only those a variety of projects at a vari- ment for the cost of the efforts MSBA on projects previously. three schools met the specifi- ety of schools.” The city was for this program. Anderson said See ROOF, page 5 Virtual Shoebox parade planned HCC president featured HOLYOKE – The Shoebox Parade Party. The Day in Holyoke, a city known Committee to Elect Rebecca virtual Shoebox Parade will throughout the region for its St. in ‘HERstory’ exhibition Lisi, mayoral candidate, today be a COVID-safe community Patrick’s Day Parade and week- launched St. Paddy’s Day event to celebrate St. Patrick’s end festivities. BOSTON second installment “The Holyoke communi- – Holyoke of photos in the ty has suffered a great loss due Community President’s suite to the cancellation of the St. College presi- to acknowledge Patrick’s Day Parade and all its dent Christina the accomplish- corresponding events for two Royal is among ments of women years now due to the COVID-19 the Massachusetts with connections to pandemic,” said Lisi. “There’s women featured in Massachusetts. no way that we could ever a photo exhibition “Every day replace the Parade and all the and story project I go to work in festivities leading up to that in the State House the State House, weekend, but my Committee unveiled today by Christina Royal I am surrounded and I thought that we could cre- Senate President by paintings and ate a small, virtual event that Karen E. Spilka. photos of prominent men could engage families and bring The photo exhibition from Massachusetts’ history,” the community together.” on display in the Senate said Spilka, the third woman Crafting and displaying President’s office suite cele- elected president of the shoebox floats is a popular chil- brates the often-unsung stories Massachusetts State Senate. dren’s event in communities like of women of color through- “The stories of the many, out Massachusetts’ history. A virtual Shoebox Parade is being planned for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Submitted photo See PARADE, page 5 “HERstory: Volume II” is the See HERSTORY, page 11 ◗ In The News Tribute show goes virtual at Mt. Holyoke SOUTH HADLEY – The Jazz his start in broadcasting at the age of 15 Ensembles of Mount Holyoke College at radio station WILI, in his hometown of present the 16th edition of The Big Willimantic, CT. He’s worked as a radio Broadcast! on Saturday, March 6 at 2 on-air talent for stations in Hartford, CT; p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in a free streaming Philadelphia, PA; Syracuse, NY; and version of what would have appeared Providence, RI. Brian has a Bachelor’s on the stage of Chapin Auditorium on degree in Television Radio Film the Mount Holyoke College campus in Management from Syracuse University. South Hadley. Now titled The (Little) In addition, he holds a certificate in Big Broadcast, it’s a one-hour tribute to Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi the 1940’s radio show, created by and State University. This is his 14th season directed by Mark Gionfriddo, featuring as WJAZ announcer and emcee “Fred the Mount Holyoke College Big Band, Kelley”. In 2013, the National Weather Vocal Jazz, and Chamber Jazz Ensembles Association named Brian “Broadcaster performing well-known tunes from the of the Year”. swing era and the American songbook. Brian loves performing as “Fred WWLP-TV meteorologist Brian Lapis is Kelley”. “The combination of the emcee “Fred Kelley” for his 14th consec- opportunity for me to perform, the cre- utive season. ative energy of the students and Mark Mount Holyoke College music fac- Gionfriddo, and the great music makes ulty member Mark Gionfriddo originally this far and away my favorite event of the There will be a presentation of “The (Little) Big Broadcast” next month. Submitted photo created The Big Broadcast! for a small year,” he said. “As a ‘student of broad- cabaret group he directed, and incorpo- Big Broadcast! is well-known to area public radio quiz show “Says You!” casting’, I am one who appreciates the rated it into the concert season at Mount concertgoers as a piano soloist, coach/ During the summer, Mark was resident Golden Age of Radio and just how huge- Holyoke College. It has since been desig- accompanist, composer/arranger, con- music director for Berkshire Theatre ly popular these variety shows were in nated as a Signature Event at the college. ductor and music director. A versatile Group for their productions of Peter Pan, their day. I’d like to believe that if I were The (Little) Big Broadcast!, accord- musician, Mark’s knowledge of diverse Seussical the Musical, Mary Poppins, around back in the 1940s, I would have a ing to Gionfriddo, is reconfigured for repertoire includes classical, jazz, rock, Beauty and The Beast, A Christmas gig like Fred Kelley’s.” challenging times. “We’ve got a series and popular music. Mark has been Carol, The Music Man, Tarzan, Shrek the Performance sponsors confirmed to of songs from the golden age of radio, based at Mount Holyoke College since Musical, and the Neil Ellenoff Musical date of The (Little) Big Broadcast! are: along with some radio commercials of 1986 where he is Coordinator of Piano Mondays series. Mark’s production of A Mount Holyoke College, and WWLP- the day. We’re featuring the Glenn Miller Studies for the Department of Music Class Act also appeared off-Broadway at 22News & The CW Springfield. version of “Little Brown Jug”, two Cole as well as Director and Founder of the the Robert Moss Theatre. Tickets are free for both streamings Porter hits--”You Do Something To Me” Jazz Ensembles. In addition, Mark is Mark has recently reunited with the of The (Little) Big Broadcast!. Advance and “Night and Day”; Bobby Troup’s Catholic Music Director and conducts internationally renowned Young@Heart reservations are required. “Route 66” as performed by Bing Crosby the Abbey Chapel Singers for the Office Chorus as pianist and arranger, a post he For tickets to the 2 p.m. perfor- & The Andrews Sisters; “My Funny of Religious and Spiritual Life. originally held from 1992-1998. He is mance: https://events.mtholyoke.edu/ Valentine” from Rodgers and Hart’s In 2000, Mark accompanied also co-author of Good Night, Dear Hart, event/the_little_big_broadcast_967#. Babes in Arms, and “Star Eyes”, a tune Garrison Keillor on the Chapin Good Night, a book about Holyoke’s YCK8fC2ZNQI made famous by Helen O’Connell and Auditorium stage in a New England Hart-Lester H. Allen and the Ponzi scan- For tickets to the 7:30 p.m. per- Jimmy Dorsey. Public Radio benefit show, and he con- dal, on the Epigraph imprint. formance: https://events.mtholyoke. Mark Gionfriddo, creator and direc- ducted the MHC Big Band in 2006 Brian Lapis (“Fred Kelley”) joined edu/event/the_little_big_broadcast#. tor (and “Matt Morgan”) of The (Little) during two episodes of the popular NPR the 22News Storm Team in 1996. He got YCK50S2ZNQI

DAY BROOK VILLAGE Affordable & Supportive Lisi opposing data cap Independent Living imposed by Xfinity HOLYOKE – Rebecca plan will be inherently con- Lisi, Holyoke City Councilor nected to our ability to diver- at-Large and candidate for sify and expand our internet mayor, today released the options, not restrict it to only following statement regard- those who can afford it. This ing the votes taken by both is exactly the reason why I the Holyoke and Springfield was in front of the Holyoke City Councils pertaining to Gas & Electric earlier this Comcast data caps. week--Holyoke needs to work “Holyoke has led the way on a plan to make the same in opposing Comcast/Xfinity’s fiber-to-the-home options that data cap policy and is now Rebecca Lisi Chicopee and South Hadley joined by Springfield with the presently enjoy, available to unanimous support of their city council,” our city’s residents. said Lisi. “This is clearly an important “I’m proud to stand by my col- issue that affects our respective commu- leagues on the Holyoke City Council Make Day Brook Village your home by February 28th, nities. Internet use is climbing due to the who have said no to Comcast data caps. 2021 and receive a $2,000 pack & move special!* stay-at-home measures that families are I’m proud to stand by our counterparts in taking in light of the COVID-19 pandem- Springfield who have said no to Comcast *Offer valid with move-in by February 28th, 2021. Some restrictions may apply. ic. I’m pleased to see that municipalities data caps. And next week, we look for- across the Pioneer Valley are standing up ward to the passage of the Resolutions At Day Brook Village, we know each resident is unique. That’s why our this predatory fee structure. in Northampton, West Springfield, and continuum of care, now offering Supportive Independent Living services, “The pandemic has laid bare the Agawam. It definitely helps the region is designed to provide everyone with the personalized services they need deep inequities in digital access. The suc- when we can work together on an issue – à la carte style. cess of our COVID economic recovery as a united front.” À la Carte Offerings Through Supportive Independent Living: • Three meals daily • Light assistance with Activities • Basic medication management of Daily Living Curbside corned beef dinner planned • Home management services • Wellness & Safety Checks HOLYOKE – The Ancient Order of A. Donahue Memorial Scholarship and Call 413-538-7551 today and ask for Lynn to learn more and Hibernians-James A. Curran Division is in memory of Daniel P. Curran. One and The Ladies Ancient Order of The Log Cabin will prepare and schedule your personalized tour. Hibernians Division Two of Hampden/ feature a traditional corned beef and Hampshire Counties are sponsoring a cabbage dinner and ribs, hash, carrots, “2021 Irish Night in Holyoke-A Go potatoes, brown bread, and dessert. The Go”, a curbside pickup of a Traditional cost is $25.00 per person and includes Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner the meal and one entry into our 50/50 298 Jarvis Avenue and Ribs prepared by the Log Cabin raffle. Holyoke, MA 01040 of Holyoke. The event is Saturday, For reservations contact Joe 413-538-7551 March 6, 2021 at the Log Cabin 500 O’Connor at 413-627-7148 or Fran www.daybrookvillage.org Easthampton Rd. in Holyoke-pickup is Hennessey at 413-785-5687 by Feb. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on that date. The 27 or online at Eventbrite.com. The Where your Neighbors are your Friends. cultural event will benefit the Maurice Hibernian website is aoh-holyoke.com.

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Job#: BDBV2011417 De: abg Colors Notes: Size: 4.79”w X 8”t Ae: sd C M Y K Publication: The Holyoke Sun Date: 02.01.2021 Client: Day Brook Village Rnd~Ver: r01•vA NA NA NA NA 1017 TURNPIKE STREET, CANTON, MA 02021 • (P) 781.828.9290 • (F) 781.828.9419 • WWW.TRIADADVERTISING.COM In The News ◗ Shelter to make presentation on violence against women HOLYOKE – For over 40 years, Health, to discuss their study, “Rates of tinctive. We will end the roundtable with provided services to 3,246 participants, Womenshelter/Compañeras has worked Femicide in Women of Different Races, a Q&A where participants can discuss the majority of whom identified as tirelessly to empower women and their Ethnicities, and Places of Birth” a data- how the data can inform communi- female (82%). children to live independently and free set collected in Massachusetts between ty-based services and practices. Womanshelter/Compañeras is from domestic violence by providing 1993-2007. Domestic violence not only affects dedicated to assisting, supporting, and prevention education, crisis intervention, The data that surrounds this commu- women and children. Womanshelter also empowering those whose lives are affect- a safe and confidential shelter, social and nity issue is startling. “Women of color serves men and extended family mem- ed by battering and abuse. Founded in legal advocacy, housing, and related sup- may be less likely to report domestic bers through its community-based pro- 1980 as a grassroots collective, the orga- port services. violence abuse or seek help because of grams. There are now specialized ser- nization has sheltered more than 3,000 On Feb. 25 at 4 p.m., discrimination, negative stereotyping, or vices for domestic violence survivors women and children and assisted 35,000 Womanshelter’s Executive Director, fear of law enforcement’s response,” says over the age of 50, for those with mental others through community-based support Carmen Nieves, will host Amy Waldman, Nieves. or physical challenges, and for teens and programs. Co-Director of Capacity Building and Following the presentation, our young adults who need support navigat- You may register here. For more Equity Programs at the Department of speakers will delve into what this data ing dating and intimate partner relation- information, contact Pamela Barnes, Public Health, and Quynh Dang Program says about Western Mass-specific homi- ships. [email protected] or call 413- Director at the Department of Public cide rates and what makes our area dis- In 2020, Womanshelter/Compañeras 438-1717.

HMC seeks blood and plasma donors HOLYOKE – Holyoke Medical patients can help others fight COVID-19 Center is actively seeking blood and con- as well. valescent plasma donors. The center’s Blood and convalescent plasma Blood Bank depends on area residents, supplies continue to be low and shortag- their friends and neighbors to help meet es persist in all categories. Emergency the transfusion needs of the local com- supplies from the Red Cross are often munity. limited. More than 75 percent of the “The demand for convalescent plas- blood and convalescent plasma needed ma is higher than the supply that has been by patients at the medical center comes donated throughout the region. People from people living in Holyoke, Chicopee, who have recovered from COVID-19 South Hadley and the surrounding com- are encouraged to make a donation and munities. help save the lives of up to two people All eligible donors will receive a free Voices from the incarcerated in our community,” said Jon Gronbach, recognition gift for their donation, and director of laboratory services at Holyoke eligible convalescent plasma donors will Medical Center. receive a free COVID IgG test. veterans subject of presentation Convalescent plasma is a liquid The Blood Bank, located on the first component of blood from patients who floor of Holyoke Medical Center, is open HOLYOKE – On Wednesday Feb. is supported through a Community have recovered from COVID-19. Patients Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 17 at 2 p.m., Wistariahurst will host Development Block Grant - COVID-19 who have recovered from the disease p.m. Appointments are required. Voices from the Incarcerated Veterans Grant to address, prevent, and respond to have antibodies to protect themselves to For further information or to sched- Oral History Project, a virtual program the COVID-19 Pandemic that is admin- fight the virus. By making a blood and ule an appointment, call the HMC Blood presented by Jason Higgins. Higgins will istered through the Holyoke Office of convalescent plasma donation, recovered Bank at 413-534‑2591. give a talk on his oral history project with Community Development and has been U.S. military veterans in the criminal jus- planned in consultation with the Holyoke tice system. His work records and pre- Council on Aging. Additional support has serves the memories and experiences of been provided through NEH CARES Act veterans incarcerated from the wars in funding granted by Mass Humanities. HPS staff will soon qualify for vaccination Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The pro- To register for Voices from the HOLYOKE – Holyoke Health set forth by the state. See the chart gram is free and open to all, but space is Incarcerated Veterans Oral History Center will be offering HPS teachers below for phasing guidance. HHC will limited and pre-registration is required. Project, please visit www.Wistariahurst. and staff the COVID-19 vaccine during be reaching out directly to HPS staff This program is open to all mem- org or contact Eileen Maginnis at the Phase Two of the vaccine roll-out. They members via email with more specif- bers of the public, but has been spe- Holyoke Council on Aging at maginn- anticipate receiving more COVID-19 ic information concerning the COVID cially designed to address the needs of [email protected]. If you have an idea for vaccines in about two weeks or so and vaccination in the coming weeks. area seniors, many of whom continue a topic you’d like to be considered for a will set up the clinics as soon as the Phase 2 of vaccination start- to be socially isolated as a result of the future Wistariahurst session, please con- vaccine is available. The vaccine clin- ed on February 1 with group 1 which COVID-19 pandemic. The program tact [email protected]. ics will be prioritized by the phasing includes anyone age 75-plus.

able, Wdowiak gave a summary of her NOTICE RIDESHARE, from page 1 findings in the meeting as well. She said ERRORS: Each advertis- DENTIST Position available in that they recently conducted reviews of er is requested to check in a legal form, and this was approved by Holyoke, MA. the unanimously. departments and their surplus in budgets, their advertisement the which is part of the reason Wdowiak was first time it appears. Diagnose and treat The Holyoke Public Library also diseases, injuries and sought fund transfers within their bud- able to give input so quickly. She did not This paper will not be include the police, fire, or other safety responsible for more malformations of teeth get. The Finance Committee discussed and gums. Must be requests to transfer money between departments as she feels they can use all than one corrected in- the funds they get for their overtime and sertion, nor will be li- willing to travel to one accounts within its funds, as there additional work location is money in a night shift position that other expenses. able for any error in in Westfield, MA. works during the day. Due to COVID-19 Wdowiak listed the departments sur- an advertisement to a Apply to HR Director, the librarians, assistants, and other staff pluses and checked with each department PHONE greater extent than the Holyoke Health Center, Inc. primarily work during the day; Library head that these surplus funds were avail- 413.283.8393 cost of the space occu- Director Maria Pagan requested that able to be used for the snow removal pied by the item in the P.O. Box 6260 funds from the night position be redis- costs. The total in surplus that she found Fax: 413.283.7017 advertisement. Holyoke, MA 01041 tributed to other positions that people are was $2,413.49 and she listed was the Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 working. surplus was from in each department so the council members could see all Pagan said that these transfers will EMAIL B&D GENERAL SERVICES - Since 1982 allow her to pay those positions until the information. Wdowiak also listed Window & Door Installation Specialist departmental needs, which aren’t nec- June at the end of the fiscal year. The Advertising Sales New & Replacement committee approved her request of a essarily deficits, but they are included in the report and will need funding, that Wendy Delcamp Call For Your Free Estimate Today $7,114.60 transfer from reference library [email protected] assistant night to the daytime position. total number of needs was $2,456.16 and HIC#1755887 - 413-455-5458 As well as a request of $13,927.39 from there was a deficit of $4,200.67. “Which library assistant night to library assis- I’m not that worried about 4,200 dollars Interim Editor tant for $10,000 and reference library because during the course of the year, I believe that we will be able to see some Gregory Scibelli assistant for $3,927.39, as there are three [email protected] positions in need of the extra funds. This surpluses in other areas that we could use request will be brought up at the next to cover that with.” Wdowiak said. After a long discussion of the City Council meeting on Feb. 16. WEB There were a few discussions involv- numbers, surplus, and deficits, Vacon ing department accounts, including proposed to table the item to give the www.sun.turley.com reviewing them to find available funds council members a chance to review the to transfer to DPW for snow removal. numbers and the report Wdowiak gave @ The Holyoke Sun City Councilor Linda Vacon brought up them. It can also give the members a this item and had Wdowiak review the chance to review the discussion, and it was approved by the committee. The Sun is published by information to see if funds were avail- Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com

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Editorial HOLYOKE the Combatting Sun The Sun is published every Friday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. cabin fever Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. inside and out PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO

inters in New England can seem KEITH TURLEY very long in the best of years, but President this past fall and now as we find W INTERIM EDITOR ourselves deep into winter this February, Greg Scibelli it may seem even longer than normal as [email protected] COVID-19 remains with us after almost a STAFF WRITER year. Peter Spotts Punxsutawney Phil, the ever-popular, [email protected] Pennsylvania groundhog removed from his ADVERTISING SALES burrow each year to prognosticate about how Wendy Delcamp many more weeks of winter we’ll see before [email protected] spring makes its anxiously-awaited appear- SPORTS EDITOR ance, made his annual visit above ground on Greg Scibelli Feb. 2. Unfortunately, he saw his shadow and [email protected] determined there will be six weeks more of winter. SOCIAL MEDIA Letters to the Editor Luckily, Massachusetts’ “famous” groundhog, Ms. G, the official state ground- @ The Holyoke Sun hog of our state also made her annual appear- Fresh flower care and flowers for free WEB ance on Feb. 2. She did not see her shad- www.sun.turley.com ow and so predicted an early spring. How ith St. Valentine’s Day cess will prevent air bubbles from in the early we don’t yet know. She lives at the coming up this Sunday, clogging the stems. I usually fill Massachusetts Audubon education center, my thoughts turn to GaRden a clean sink or bucket, submerge Drumlin Farm, in Lincoln. W flowers and chocolate. Flowers the flower stems and cut 1 or 2” It remains to be seen if either forecast is because I am who I am, and choc- off the bottom. If you’ve ever had www.turley.com accurate. In the Holyoke area, at least, skunks olate, because I am surely hop- a rose with a bent head, that is an Turley Publications, Inc. cannot are already on the move again, a sure sign assume liability for the loss of ing hubby will provide ample air bubble at work. Try re-cutting photographs or other materials spring is headed our way. Of course the Paper quantities in a heart-shaped box! the stem under water and hopeful- submitted for publication. City is usually a little warmer than many other Anyway, back to the flowers.. ly the bubble will be forced out. Materials will not be returned Western Mass locations, so who knows? except upon specific request Many folks will be graced Roberta As you move your flowers when submitted. Whether Phil’s or Mrs. G’s forecasting McQuaid with a bouquet of cut flowers in Turley into a vase (make sure it’s clean!), proves true, we are all getting at least a touch Publications honor of this special holiday, and Columnist remove any leaves that you esti- of cabin fever, and there’s certainly stronger I have some tips up my sleeve to mate will be under the water line. feelings of restlessness and boredom running make sure you get longevity out of your gift. Waterlogged leaves will rot and make bac- through us all and our friends and family. No matter how your flowers make it home, teria that can clog stems, shorten vase life So what to do? Considering our very A Quote either in a sleeve or in a box, chances are and make quite a stench! Some flowers do recent snow, one can choose to educate one- they’ve been out of water for some time. better if most of their foliage is removed, OF NOTE self and go hiking, but if you’re new to the Once stems start to seal up, water and nutri- the reason being that the leaves draw water activity make sure you learn about the right ents won’t be able to flow and their lifespan away from the main stem, and therefore “Keep love clothing to wear based on temperatures and could be cut short. Therefore, the first thing away from the flower head. I generally snip planned activities. you ought to do is recut them. Your goal is off all the leaves of lilac, and remove all in your heart. If you haven’t investigated doing so to have a clean cut, one that won’t crush the but the uppermost leaves of hydrangeas and A life without it before cross-country skiing and snowshoeing flower’s vascular system. zinnias. Usually a small packet of floral pre- are possible now that we have plenty of the In fact, I’ve never understood advice that servative is included along with your flowers. is like a white stuff. mentions smashing floral stems; don’t do it! Using this in your vase of water will feed the sunless garden And if you’ve never tried ice fishing Use bypass clippers, or if you’re comfort- blooms and encourage them to open to their and you’re willing to take a ride, you can able, a sharp knife. Household scissors usual- fullest, vivid-color potential! when the flowers head to Russell, where the Woronoco Heights ly aren’t sharp enough, since they are geared This year, Valentine’s Day coincides are dead.” Outdoor Adventures’ ice fishing staff, with more for cutting paper or fabric. Most advice with the start of February vacation. Why Craig Mannix, will be on hand to help you. books recommend making your cut on a not snip some branches of your favorite Oscar Wilde With over 30 years of ice fishing experience, 45 degree angle to expose the most surface spring shrubs for a neat experiment with the Mannix and his team will be available to show area possible to water. Another trick is to even the most novice fisherman how to catch cut the flower stems under water—this pro- the big ones under the ice. For those folks See GARDEN, page 5 without the proper ice fishing equipment, plenty of “pop-ups” and other tools necessary Poetry Corner Letters to the to successfully find fish will be available for use out on the frozen lake. Editor Policy While at Woronoco Heights on Feb. 20, it’s also possible to try blacksmithing with I Wonder Letters to the Editor the help of a Forged in Fire contestant as By Thomas J. Kennedy have a maximum of 350 well as snowshoeing and/or mountain biking, words. We require writ- although COVID-19 safety restrictions require Sometimes I wonder ers to include their name, all to bring their own bike helmets. There will If I’ve been a pretty good God guy. address and phone num- also be orienteering, escape challenges and How far do I have to grow? ber in order for our office scavenger hunt bingo as well as other activ- I always wanted everyone happy to authenticate author- ities. If Mother Nature cooperates with the Not short term emotion of anger or spite ship prior to publication. right weather, there may be trips out to the Waiting for calm to be right. Addresses and phone Top O’ The Hill Maple “sugar shack” where Others first. Others first. numbers are not pub- visitors are rewarded for their efforts with Know eventually someone’s heart will burst. lished. samples of their sweet, freshly boiled, maple I created my fun with milk bottle caps Unsigned or anony- syrup. As we raced down Jackson Street mous letters will NOT be The events go on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. With a cut straw beat. published. Then always was good fun. and it’s $10 a piece for everyone regardless of We reserve the right Whatever available – We made it run. age. to edit or withhold any Who could be bored with Fibber McGee and Molly. But if the cold weather, snow and ice isn’t submissions. Libelous, your or your family’s thing, there are plenty of The closet stuff all coming down!!! No visuals but pure imagination sharing. unsubstantiated allega- indoor activities on Zoom or other video con- tions, personal attacks or ferencing applications. From not stepping on sidewalk cracks To a stop at the corner store. defamation of character Area groups and libraries have worked are not allowed. hard to keep us all entertained – and with the Then we built one to three stories tree forts Always from some things in the incinerator saved, Deadline for submis- ubiquity of Zoom, it’s possible to enjoy pro- sions is Wednesday at grams you might not have considered partici- Or at least give it a try. And always help the person to the first level noon. pating in before from the comfort of your own Please email (pre- living room. To stay there and shout out our homework. Happy days, never bored. ferred) letters to the- Dreaming of gardening in the spring? The [email protected]. Mailed East Quabbin Land Trust, will host a book Please God, bring these times back soon letters can be sent to The discussion on Feb. 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., And get rid of the stress Sun, 24 Water Street, on “Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to And give us only . . . Your best! Palmer, MA 01069. See CABIN FEVER, page 6

4 • FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Holyoke students make 2020 Dean’s List Kufta named to Holy Cross Dean’s List SPRINGFIELD – Springfield the list were: Abdiel Acevedo, Johnny WORCESTER – Madeleine Kufta outstanding academic achievement Technical Community College announc- Calderon, Naisha Mabel Caraballo, of Holyoke, was named to the College during the fall semester of the 2020-21 es 834 students were named to the fall Miranda Brittany Chevere, Annyah of the Holy Cross Fall 2020 Dean’s academic year. 2020 dean’s list. Marie Dejesus, Christian J. De la Torre List. A member of the Class of 2023, To qualify, students must pass four The dean’s list is published each Santoyo, Robert Domina, David William Kufta is majoring in Undeclared. or more letter-graded courses with no semester to recognize excellence in aca- Fleming, Jorge Raul Gonzalez III, Kiara Kufta was among more than 1,453 failing grades during the semester and demic performance. To be considered, L. Gonzalez, Erika Noelle Kovalski, students named to the Dean’s List for earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. degree-seeking students must earn 12 Joseph Maina Kungu, Piper Lesley or more college level credits in the cur- Lacharite, Eddy H. Lam, Amirah Leigh rent semester, or a total of 12 or more Mahdy, Nishi Patel, Ashley Katherine combined college-level credits earned Perez, Jenny Louise Pike, Jeffrey Ramos, during the fall and spring semesters, Jerilyne I. Reynoso, Sheila Rodriguez, Local pair honored by Univ. of Alabama and achieve a 3.3 or above grade point Sabrina Roman-Hernandez, Sophorn TUSCALOOSA, AL – A total of Lists recognize full-time undergraduate average. Those from Holyoke making Sing, Linny Son, Samuel Trombley. 13,128 students enrolled during the students. The lists do not apply to grad- fall 2020 term at The University of uate students or undergraduate students Alabama made the Dean’s List with who take less than a full course load. academic records of 3.5 or above (on a Daniel Cavanaugh, of Holyoke, WPI announces fall 2020 Dean’s List 4.0 scale), or the President’s List with was named to the Presidents List. academic records of 4.0 (all A’s). Olivia Cavanaugh, of Holyoke, was WORCESTER – The criteria completed at the A level in courses The UA Dean’s and President’s named to the Dean’s List. for the WPI Dean’s List differs from and projects. most other universities as WPI does Tyler Guertin, class of 23, major- not compute a grade point average ing in Aerospace Engineering (GPA). Instead, WPI defines the Connor Norton, class of 22, Read The Holyoke Sun online at: www.sun.turley.com Dean’s List by the amount of work majoring in Biochemistry

stems just as you did for your cut flow- into bloom. Try the same approach with GARDEN, from page 4 ers: under water and with a diagonal cut. redbud, honeysuckle, crabapple, mag- The branches can then be put in a con- nolia and flowering almond, cherry and kids? Just think, when the bought flowers tainer or vase with a few inches of water plum. are long gone, you’ll have some others in it. Roberta McQuaid graduated from waiting in the wings. The most common I usually steer away from using flo- the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at shrub to force in the vase is the forsythia; ral preservative on flowering shrubs. Any the University of Massachusetts. For the it can be done as early as late January or side branches or buds that fall below the last 28 years, she has held the position February, and right up until regular, out- water line should be removed. Change of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge door bloom time. the water every few days to prevent bac- Village. She enjoys growing food as well Cut the branches on a day that tem- teria growth. If kept in a warm room, as flowers. Have a question for her? peratures are above freezing. The best for buds should break within a few weeks. Email it to [email protected] with forcing are those that have many swollen Many other of our favorite spring-bloom- “Gardening Question” in the subject buds. Bring them indoors and recut the ing trees and shrubs can also be forced line.

Ultimate St. Paddy’s Day Float, Most PARADE, from page 1 Creative Float, and most social media engagements. New Orleans that have a strong tradition “This is a wonderful way to bring of celebrating Mardi Gras. In 2020, cit- the community together in a fun and safe ies across the country adopted shoebox way, especially since we aren’t able to float parades as a way to safely celebrate celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in person as Thanksgiving and other holidays in light usual.” said Shannon Sarkisian, Associate of the pandemic restrictions on gather- Campaign Advisor and Volunteer ings. This year, Lisi and her Committee Coordinator. “I can’t wait to see the cre- have created a Facebook Shoebox Parade ative things that people will come up Party event that will allow the Holyoke with! As for myself, I’m going all out to community to honor the decades long attempt to make a shoebox that embodies tradition of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day our beloved Ashley Reservoir. My shoe- in the city while adapting and innovating box float might not even look good, but the event to make it safe and accessible. it’s guaranteed to be good fun for sure.” Community members are being Campaign committee member Jeff asked to create and decorate shoebox Trask said, “After being cooped up floats that will become a part of a vir- inside all winter in even ‘normal times,’ tual photo party that will occur on the by March we are all looking forward Committee’s Facebook Event Page to coming out of our homes for the St. throughout the month of March, with a Patrick’s Day Parade. Since we are not video shoebox parade compilation air- able to come out to celebrate the Parade ing on Wednesday, Mar. 17 at 4 p.m. this year, this will be a little event to lift Photo and video submissions are due on everyone’s spirits. I’m looking forward March 3rd, submission details are out- to participating with my little one and lined on the Parade Party Event Page on possibly starting a new family tradition.” CLUES ACROSS 33. Popular musical 59. Moves earth 26. Former monetary Facebook. There will be prizes for differ- Lisi and her Committee launched the 1. Composed awards show unit of Spain ent category winners including Greatest event today and has already generated a 5. Lesotho currency 34. Pertains to the male CLUES DOWN 28. Foodies Holyoke Spirit, Best Dressed Float, lot of enthusiastic support. 9. Ethnic group sexual organ 1. Progressive decay of 30. New Zealand parrot associated with 36. Supplements with a bone or tooth 32. Makes very happy Hungarians difficulty 2. Burrowing rodents 34. A payment required “This gives the City the ‘biggest 11. Gains knowledge of 38. Green veggie 3. French/Belgian river for not fulfilling a ROOF, from page 1 bang for the buck’ to restore our build- 13. Gradual destruction 39. Deep-bodied 4. A professional contract ings at a fraction of the cost of the proj- 15. Purchase freshwater fish cleaner 35. Emerald Isle the projects in the summer 2022 and fin- ect’s value,” McGee said. “I’m delight- 16. Pharaoh of lower 41. Holy fire 5. A Russian river 37. The act of ed to bring forth this opportunity with ish that fall. Egypt 43. Usually has a lid 6. Kiln terminating unanimous approval from the rest of the In a recent press release, Mayor Alex 17. Where you’re going 44. Being of use or 7. True statements someone’s Morse, Receiver/Superintendent Alberto council.” Vazquez Matos, and City Council The town had expressed interest 19. The 6th letter of the service 8. Most private employment President Todd McGee spoke about the in the project last year, and Anderson Greek alphabet 46. Have a yen for 9. French city 38. Gland in some program and the valuable opportunity is excited that the process is moving 21. Fishing net 48. Unknowingness 10. Masses of fish eggs mammals this it provides. “The roofs are more than along quickly. Now that the funds were 22. Midway between 52. Dry white wine 11. Apart from others 40. Commoner 30 years old, are at the end of their useful approved, they need to be appropriat- south and drink 12. Monetary unit of 42. Large animals lives, and numerous repairs continue to ed, then the town will get an architect southeast 53. Unwinds Samoa 43. Belch be made,” Morse said. “I want to thank and project manager to look at plans. 23. A way to sort 54. Traveling by sea 14. Nanosecond 45. Employee stock the MSBA for their commitment and After that the city will move into phase 25. C C C 56. Outdoor 15. Film ownership plan belief of our great community.” two of the project where they will do a 26. Popular sports entertaining areas 18. Men’s fashion 47. Work units City officials also appreciate the cost design feasibility study, send their plans podcast (abbr.) 57. Stringed accessories 49. Wagon and possible reimbursement of the proj- to MSBA, then the state will overlook 27. Discount instruments 20. Flowering shrub 50. Nerve fiber ect, as it can save the city money. There the plans and tell the city to proceed. 29. Consumes tobacco 58. __ Redgrave, 24. North Carolina 51. Proclaimed There is a Mar. 16 deadline for putting have been multiple repairs on these roofs 31. A way to run actress university 55. Japanese delicacy and replacing them on the city’s own papers together for the project, Anderson would be far more costly as would fur- is confident in their ability to send the ther repairs. appropriate information in. CROSSWORD ANSWER on page 9

The Holyoke Sun • FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • 5 ◗ In The News Big E planning 4-H programs WEST SPRINGFIELD – Planning distance in the barns and areas on the is underway by Eastern States Exposition grounds. and the New England 4-H community to The group strives to explore innova- create programming and opportunities tive programming, to support youth and for the youth organization to grow and to educate them on career opportunities thrive while keeping participants safe and workforce development. under COVID-19 protocols. ESE Trustee and committee member Gene Cassidy, President and CEO of Nick Barishian said, “We have joined Eastern States Exposition said, “During forces with all six New England 4-H this unique time in our history, ESE is Programs, 4-H Staff, 4-H Volunteers, doing all it can to support and provide an and 4-H Youth from across New England appropriate venue for youth and agricul- to reimagine the New England 4-H ture, the core of our mission.” Program to take its current best-in- A variety of programs and compe- class event, and bring it to an even bet- titions for youth are being considered ter place, truly living the 4-H motto to including the introduction of a summer ‘Make the Best Better.’” 4-H competitive event. Events will be More information will be available Eastern States Exposition is looking to create programming for the 4-H community. carefully planned for participants and as plans develop. Submitted photo animals to be able to properly social

Jess Cusworth at the trust at Jcusworth@ Symphony announces virtual events CABIN FEVER, from page 4 eqlt.org if they are interested, and she will send you the Zoom link. SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield ing on the beginnings and endings of Conversation That Starts in Your Yard,” The trust, the Trustees of the Symphony Orchestra is extending its the nine Beethoven Symphonies, giving by Douglas Tallamy, a professor of ento- Reservation and Massachusetts Audubon virtual adult music education offerings a fast and furious thumbnail sketch of mology at the University of Delaware. all have outdoor and indoor activities, with two new events for Winter 2021: how Beethoven’s work over the course He is also the author of “Bringing Nature and libraries across the state have all Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Brahms’ of his entire creative life compared with Home.” He will discuss how homeown- kinds of online programs to enjoy, so Last Hurrah with Maestro Kevin the music of his time. This time, the last ers can turn their yards into conservation take a walk through the World Wide Web Rhodes. In the fall, Maestro Rhodes led corridors that provide wildlife habitats. and see what you can find to distract a lively and jam-packed session touch- See SYMPHONY, page 12 It’s free and people should email yourself until spring.

distinguished military background but Home’s former Chairman, is promoting tional 37 beds. Mass said that the state’s SOLDIERS, from page 1 had not worked in 24/7 congregate care, the creation of a crisis hotline that would proposal has been poorly received by long-term care background, there was a connect veterans, staff and family mem- some parties. “Going forward, the appropriate strong believe to [employ] a deputy who bers with an outside agency. “That is certainly far lower than thing to do is have someone who is quali- had that kind of background to balance Jourdain regrets that the board was what the Holyoke Soldiers Home fied in that Superintendent position,” said the skillset the Superintendent had,” said unable to assist in a greater capaci- Coalition is advocating for 280 beds,” Trustee Isaac Mass. “They should have Sudders. ty during the outbreak at the Soldiers’ said Mass. “There are some additional capability; even having a background or It was not until Dec. 20, 2020, long Home. He believes that the body is treat- complications in that the nature of health- knowledge in a medical environment.” after Walsh’s firing, that the Executive ed by state officials as an advisory board, care is changing for veterans coming When the outbreak escalated in Office of Health and Human Services when, in fact, statutes give it much great- back. There are more instances related March 2020, former Soldiers’ Home announced Glen Hevy as Deputy; Hevy er authority. to TBI issues and behavior health issues. Superintend Walsh failed to make crit- was previously the senior operations offi- “If you don’t know the nature of the The plan that was presented to us does ical inquiries or request assistance in a cial for Patient Care Services at the 400- work, you just take at face value what not contemplate beds for those services.” timely manner before acting inside of the bed Bedford VA Medical Center. you’re told by people in charge,” said State Senator Joh Veils of the Second facility, where at least 80 staff members Mass reiterated that a “lack of Jourdain. “I’ll say it again on the record. Hampden and Hampshire District agreed and an additional 84 veterans contracted leadership” led to last year’s outbreak. They act like we don’t matter because that more services must be provided. He COVID-19 in 2020. He voiced confidence in the interim they’re literally saying, one, ‘We’re going found it unfortunate that lives were lost Despite his decorated military Superintendent, Michael Lazo. to [act] irrespective of the board, basical- before the need for improvements was career, Walsh was inexperienced in oper- “[Lazo] is acutely aware of the ly.’” widely accepted. ating a 24/7 care facility. Prior to the issues of the Soldiers Home and the Jourdain is frustrated regarding the “These are the kinds of things that, pandemic, Marylou Sudders, the state’s resources that are available to him,” said slow process of bringing a new facili- unfortunately, we don’t talk about until a Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mass. “While long-term our, or at least ty to Holyoke. He feels as though state tragedy strikes. We have a lot of families had several reservations concerning my, hope is to have someone who is has ignored the trustees as it goes about of veterans who don’t have their loved Walsh’s capability and encouraged him [medically] qualified, in the short term, pushing a capital plan for a $300 million ones anymore,” said Velis. “It’s very easy enroll in the career program at Suffolk I think that we are covered in the lead- home. for us to be Monday morning quarter- University. ership and staffing at the home if there’s The current plan is for a 192-bed backs, but there are certain things you “My concern about the additional crisis that comes up.” facility with a caveat for an additional look at; there could have been a more Superintendent was that since he had a Trustee Kevin Jourdain, the Soldiers’ floor that would create space for an addi- expedient resolution.”

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comSPORTSSEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Tigers to take the ice after long layoff By Gregory A. Scibelli ty and throughout the region. [email protected] Basketball was also cancelled, and the teams are really only SOUTH HADLEY – After allowed to practice, which a longer than expected layoff, school committee members the South Hadley High School argued was a way for the teams ice hockey team will have an to “be together.” opportunity to take the ice for a Hockey did not have that shortened schedule that will run opportunity as ice time was not from now until the beginning of being reserved for teams not March. playing a season. The Tigers opened up the This led to a protest and season with games against complaints from many of the Chicopee High School and hockey parents, who advocated Southwick earlier this week. for the team to be able to play Next week, the Tigers are an abbreviated winter season. scheduled to face Greenfield This came after South Hadley Benches are also extended among their several match- High School Athletic Director temporarily. The extended ups. They are also scheduled Eric Castonguay had laid out a benches will also assist with to face Ludlow and Chicopee plan for the hockey season to be additional penalties. played safely. Photos by David Henry Comprehensive. All of the www.sweetdogphotos.com teams are usually league rivals. Among the restrictions will There are currently six be limits for fans at Fitzpatrick only one player from each team games on the Tigers sched- Rink in Holyoke, and there will can be involved in a scrum to ule, and more may be added be many protocols players will get a loose puck. depending on how weather and need to follow in order to be If a scrum lasts more than other factors cooperate. Most of able to play. five seconds, the play will be the teams are two weeks ahead Rinks have had to be modi- blown dead by the official. of the Tigers, who had to wait fied to have an extended bench- When South Hadley hockey takes the ice, they will have to deal with South Hadley’s team will until near the end of January to es in order to allow for some no locker rooms. include four players from begin practicing in search of an social distancing. Granby, and the Tigers separa- abbreviated regular season. There are rules about pen- While checking and inci- tion from Holyoke will remain Originally, the South alty boxes, as only one player dental contact has always been as no players are involved from Hadley School Committee will be allowed in the penalty allowed in high school hock- the city. Holyoke cancelled voted against allowing the box at a time while additional ey versus professional hockey its winter season but will be Tigers to take the ice, citing the players sent to the box will have where fighting also happens, involved in the Fall 2 season, spiking numbers of COVID- to go to another location or the high school players must have which should include football 19 cases in the communi- bench. limited contact on the face, and and will start in early March. Challenge Cup set to finally debut Football season REGION — After a one- program has grown tremen- the top-10 drivers in the final year delay, The New England dously during the one-year hia- standings will receive payouts. vote reconsidered Late Model Challenge Cup tus. Nine tracks from four New Several big contingency (NELMCC) is finally debut- England states have signed up, and raffle awards have been By Gregory A. Scibelli week of November. There ing in 2021 — and it will be nearly double the amount that posted, adding even more value [email protected] would then be eight qualify- even bigger than originally were originally registered for to the program for racer. A Port ing teams per Division to par- planned. American-Canadian 2020. City Chassis by Crazy Horse REGION – The actu- ticipate in a statewide tour- Tour (ACT) officials confirmed The increase in tracks also Racing will be raffled off at al composition of the high nament. There are currently today that nine tracks have means an increase in the sea- season’s end. To qualify for school football season is scheduled to be eight divi- signed up for the first season of son-ending awards. A guaran- the chassis raffle, drivers must back up in the air after the sions in high school football the series that will pit weekly teed minimum point fund of register by the deadline and Massachusetts Interscholastic though their exact composi- Late Model racers from across $14,000 has been posted for attempt to qualify for at least Athletic Association voted to tion has not been determined. the region in a summer-long the Challenge Cup. The $100 10 point-counting events. reconsider its decision on a Most other high school sports battle for pride, glory, and some registration fee for each driver ARBodies and Five Star format for the 2021-2022 sea- will be divided into five divi- serious prize money. will also be added to the point Bodies are each awarding son. sions in order to level the The inaugural Challenge fund in full. For example, if 40 a $500 product certificate. Just a few weeks after competition throughout the Cup was originally slated for drivers sign up for the series, Drivers who finish in the over- agreeing on a format that state. the 2020 season before being another $4,000 would be added all top-10 and have declared would be used this fall, the One other proposal pre- pushed back a year due to the to the point fund for a total of they are running an AR or Five MIAA Board of Directors sented a few weeks back was COVID-19 pandemic. The $18,000. Star body will be eligible for backtracked on the vote, vot- to have an eight-week qual- basic format remains the same, Should registration be on these raffles. ing overwhelming in favor ifying campaign, much sim- with registered drivers taking pace with the 2020 pre-pan- Drivers who register by the in a special meeting last ilar to the existing format. their 10 best eligible finishes at demic numbers, the total point early-entry deadline of March Thursday morning to recon- The only difference being participating tracks towards the fund could exceed $20,000. A 1 will also be entered into a sider its decision. the fact the playoffs will be season-long point standings. minimum prize of $3,000 goes Hoosier Tire raffle. Two ran- This fall is set to be the a state tournament instead However, the scope of the to the overall winner. At least domly chosen entrants each first under the new statewide of a four-team sectional, fol- receive two free ACT Late tournament format that was lowed by state semifinals. Model tires from Hoosier. ACT voted into effect in early The state finals would still will also honor the tire awards 2020. Unfortunately, Western be scheduled to take place of the 2020 pre-pandemic raffle Massachusetts schools did not after Thanksgiving, and winners if they register for this have the opportunity to have Thanksgiving holiday match- year’s Challenge Cup. one final sectional tourna- ups could still be preserved. “This program is a huge ment before the new tourna- One thing that would step forward for weekly Late ment format takes effect. change are the consolation Model racing in New England,” The original vote was games that occurred among ACT managing partner Cris to have a nine-week season non-playoff teams. The con- Alan Ward is one racer who will be trying to compete in the Late Model beginning Labor Day week- Challenge Cup this year. Submitted photo See RACING, page 8 end and going to the first See FOOTBALL, page 8

The Holyoke Sun • FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • 7 ◗ Sports Walsh receives Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship award By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent CHICOPEE — Kendall Walsh IV, a recent Chicopee High School graduate, was one of the two high school hock- ey players from Western Massachusetts to receive the annual Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award. “A couple of Chicopee High School hockey players have been selected for the sportsmanship award in the past,” said Walsh during a recent zoom interview. “It feels very nice to add my name to that list and I take a lot of pride in being selected for this award.” Walsh, a freshman at Nichols College in Dudley, was nominated for the Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship Award by Chicopee hockey coach Al Styckiewicz. “Kendall’s performance as a Chicopee hockey player was always professional and hard-working,” Styckiewicz said. “He was a captain of Kendall Walsh was one of two players in the region to receive the award. the hockey team and led through exam- ple on and off the ice. I demand sports- manship from my players, and it was an easy sell for Kendall because he was Kendall Walsh was a recent recipient of the Bruins-MIAA Sportsmanship award. Walsh bred with it. Whether it was his team- is currently a freshman at Nichols College. mates or the opposing team he always showed a lot of respect.” According to the Pacers head coach, Walsh only drew two penalties from the referees during his senior season. “I believe in Kendall‘s senior year he only received two penalties,” Styckiewicz said. “In all four years of his high school career, he received less than 10 penalties. That’s from memory, so it’s probably a lot less.” The Sportsmanship Award recipi- ents would normally be honored during a Bruins home game in front of a sell- With strong roots in Holyoke, the four Kendalls pose for a family photo at Kendall’s high school senior night. Inset, the sportsmanship medal received out crowd at the TD Garden. This year’s from the Boston Bruins-MIAA. award ceremony was held virtually on zoom because of COVID-19. Bruins Proud parents, KJ and Jerome Walsh. Being able Chicopee (9-8-3) lost to President Cam Neeley did present the Holly Walsh stand with to wear No. 4 was awe- Belchertown in the quarterfinals that sea- awards to the recipients. Kendall during his last some. My parents have son. The Chicopee hockey team has also hockey game at CHS. always given me a lot of The Pacers, who went 9-5-7 last won a total of six state sportsmanship support and I always strive to year, lost to South Hadley in the quarter- awards. he met for the first time on make them proud of me.” finals. “My hockey team won the team the first day of practice as a The Chicopee hockey team Overall, Walsh won a total of 48 reg- sportsmanship award when I was a freshman. finished the 2017 regular season with ular season games during his outstanding junior,” Walsh said. “The captains “Coach Al is an old school hock- an impressive 18-1-1 record. After earn- high school hockey career. received the award before Pope Francis ey coach, but he definitely has a lot of ing a quarterfinal bye as the top-seed- Walsh’s first line mates during his faced B.C. High in the state finals at the knowledge about the game,” he said. ed team in the Western Mass. Division senior season were Trevor Poirier, who TD Garden. It was a cool experience for “He has had some players who might not 3A tournament, the Pacers defeated was also a senior, and freshman Tyler us.” have very much talent, but he was able to Belchertown by five goals in the semi- Bielecki. Walsh, who’s a center, started turn them into something special. He’s finals. They then lost a heartbreaker to “Trevor and I were named captains playing hockey for the Pioneer Valley definitely someone that I’ll never forget.” third-seeded South Hadley, 3-2 in over- as seniors,” Walsh said. “It was a lot of Lightening when he was eight years old. There were 11 seniors on the Pacers time in the Western Mass. finals, which fun being a team leader.” The Lightening played their games at hockey team when Walsh was a fresh- was held at the Olympia Ice Center in One of the Pacers biggest games Fitzpatrick Arena in Holyoke, which is man. Coach Styckiewicz called the West Springfield. during the regular season is against also Chicopee Comp’s home rink. younger players on the hockey team by “I didn’t play in the Western Mass. cross-town rival Chicopee Comp. He joined the Chicopee High hockey their uniform numbers. finals as a freshman,” Walsh said. “It “When I was a junior, we lost to team as a freshman. The Pacers play their “Because there were 11 seniors on was definitely the best season that we Comp in overtime in the Winter Classic, home games at Smead Arena, which is the team that year, coach Al would call had while I was a member of the hockey which was our first loss to them in a long located next to Central High School in all of the freshmen players by their num- team. It was just a great experience just time,” Walsh said. “Because Comp is in Springfield. bers,” Walsh said. “By the time we were being a small part of it.” the same town, we know all of their play- “I don’t think I could’ve had a better juniors, he knew us by name. He became The Pacers (12-3-5) were also the ers very well. We played different sports experience playing high school hockey very close with us.” top-seeded team in the postseason tour- with those guys growing up. You always than I did,” Walsh said. “I will proba- Walsh wore the No. 4 jersey during nament the following year. They were want to beat them in every game, but it’s bly never forget the last four years. I’ve his high school hockey career. upset by fifth-seeded Belchertown in a friendly rivalry.” met a lot of lifelong friends and I’m still “I wore No. 4 because my dad, semifinals at Olympia. While hockey has always been his close with all of my coaches.” my grandfather, my great grandfather, When Walsh was a junior, he was favorite sport, Walsh was a three-year Walsh gave his thoughts about play- and I all share the same name,” Walsh named as an assistant captain by coach member of the Pacers golf team and ing hockey for coach Styckiewicz, who said. “All four of us are named Kendall Styckiewicz. played lacrosse for one season.

Barre, VT’s Thunder Road Speedbowl; words, cars need to be 100% ACT legal for reporting results to the ACT offices. RACING, from page 7 North Woodstock, NH’s White Mountain for drivers to earn Challenge Cup points. ACT Late Model Tour events and “open Motorsports Park; Connecticut’s All weekly Late Model features events” at these tracks are not eligible Michaud said. “The Challenge Cup was Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park; at participating tracks will be eligible for Challenge Cup points. one of the things we were most excit- and Massachusetts’ Seekonk Speedway. for the Challenge Cup. Registered driv- To register for the New England ed about in 2020 before the pandemic. Five other tracks have joined the ers can earn Challenge Cup points at Late Model Challenge Cup, drivers must Now, with nearly twice as many tracks Challenge Cup. Connecticut’s New any of the nine tracks. For example, a submit the entry form along with a $100 on board plus some great contingency London-Waterford Speedbowl will Thunder Road Late Model regular can registration fee by Monday, April 5. partners, it’s going to be even bigger for be the second Connecticut track. also earn points at White Mountain, and Entries postmarked by Monday, March teams and fans.” Furthermore, four tracks from the a Thompson Speedway regular can also 1 will be eligible for the Hoosier tire “Weekly racers are the backbone of New Hampshire Short Track Racing earn points at New London-Waterford drawing. The entry form and point sys- the sport, and it’s important to reward Association (NHSTRA) have signed Speedbowl or Monadnock Speedway. tem outline are available at www.act- them for their efforts,” Michaud went up: Monadnock Speedway, Lee USA A driver’s 10 best performanc- tour.com/NELMCC and on participating on. “We’ve come up with a program that Speedway, Hudson Speedway, and es across all tracks count towards their track websites. does so and which we think will boost Claremont Speedway. NELMCC total. Points will be awarded For more information, contact the car counts and action throughout the Any competitor at the four based on finishing position, car count, ACT offices at (802) 244-6963, media@ region.” NHSTRA tracks must use the ACT Late and cars passed. The full system is avail- acttour.com, or visit www.acttour.com. Four tracks from the original 2020 Model rules option the organization has able at www.acttour.com/NELMCC. You can also get updates on Facebook slate will return for the 2021 debut: introduced for the 2021 season. In other Participating tracks are responsible and Twitter at @ACTTour.

8 • FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun Sports ◗ HFBUA seeking umpires Mass Golf championships REGION – The Hampshire and Franklin county schools registered Franklin Baseball Umpire Association under MIAA and several other baseball return this season (HFBUA) is planning to conduct class- leagues in the area. es for the 2021 baseball season follow- If you are interested in umpiring NORTON – Mass Golf is excited our host clubs,” Eldridge said. ing all recommended COVID-19 proto- baseball or obtaining further informa- to announce the return of a full sched- “As we enter into what we plan to be a cols including the possibility of on-line tion regarding the upcoming classes ule for Championships and Women’s full season of Mass Golf events, we remain instruction. please contact Roger Booth - Secretary/ Championships during the 2021 season. committed to maintaining the level of care The association covers umpiring of Treasurer of the HFBUA via email at While Mass Golf was able to conduct a and attention put towards keeping our com- scholastic baseball for all of Hampshire [email protected]. majority of its events and qualifiers in petitors, volunteers, host club personnel, 2020, this year’s slate will also include and staff safe,” said Jesse Menachem, Mass the return of events canceled last year due Golf Executive Director/CEO. “Statewide to COVID-19, such as the Massachusetts and nationally, golf was recognized as a Open. safe recreational activity during times of there was a motion for the nine-week According to Kevin Eldridge, Mass great restriction and we are confident that FOOTBALL, from page 7 season again, but it was defeated. Golf’s Director of Rules and Competitions, we will keep this positive momentum sur- Now, the exact regular sea- about 60 championship events, including rounding the sport going into the 2021 sea- solation games were determined by a son format will have to wait until a 18-hole qualifying rounds, are being sched- son.” committee in the MIAA for Weeks 9 future meeting as the meeting conclud- uled, and they will take place at 63 dif- Online registrations for 2021 Mass and 10 as a way to bridge the gap for ed without a new vote on how many ferent Mass Golf Member Clubs. In total, Golf events will begin in early March. teams between the eight-week qualify- weeks the regular season will be. more than 4,600 registrations are expected. Additional details surrounding the new ing season and Thanksgiving. In Western Massachusetts, teams “This year’s lineup of championship events registration platform and the registration Now, the MIAA is not planning will still be playing in competitive con- and qualifiers wouldn’t have been possible open dates will be provided in the coming to specifically come up with match- ferences, which usually consist of five without the support and dedication of all weeks. ups, but one area athletic director, to seven teams. Depending on whether Agawam’s David Stratton, said a local the regular season will be eight or nine organization, like the PVIAC, could weeks, teams would have to pick up determine non-playoff games based on independent games against non-confer- Sign-ups available for 2021 Relics softball who is not involved in the tournament. ence teams. LUDLOW – The Western Mass Relics of the 96 spots. The registrations are accept- “If we did non-playoff games, it Football teams will have an oppor- has opened registration for the 2021 Senior ed on a first come first serve basis. All our would have to be done on a local level,” tunity to play again in the Fall 2 season, Softball Season. The Silver Division (age games are played at the Fish & Game in said Stratton. set for next month. However, there will 50 to 64) has filled 36 of the 112 spots and Ludlow. For further information or register Following the reconsideration vote, be no playoffs for the Fall 2 season. the Gold Division (65-and-up) has filled 32 go to www.westernmassrelics.org.

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Notice Date: January 29, 2021 p.m., Monday through Friday, (MassDEP). HOLYOKE WATER Date: February 04, 2021 The Massachusetts State Rosemary A Saccomani legal holidays excluded. Minimum Wage Rates as WORKS, HOLYOKE, Rosemary A Saccomani Lottery Commission (MSLC) Register of Probate A bid deposit shall be fur- determined by the Executive MASSACHUSETTS Register of Probate has received a KENO License 02/12/2021 nished in accordance with the Office of Labor and Workforce Consulting Engineer: 02/12/2021 application from: Instructions to Bidders. Development under the pro- Tighe & Bond, Inc. BRIAN BORU HOLYOKE WATER WORKS This project is to be funded vision of the Massachusetts 53 Southampton Road City of Holyoke 37 COMMERCIAL STREET HOLYOKE, in part by the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter Westfield, MA 01085 536 Dwight Street #15 HOLYOKE, MA MASSACHUSETTS Clean Water Trust (the ‘Trust’). 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as 413-562-1600 Holyoke, MA 01040-5078 Estimated weekly traffic: ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Section 00800 contains the amended, apply to this proj- 02/12/2021 (413)-322-5650 (number of people):500 Sealed Bids for the con- funding program construction ect. It is the responsibility of Invitation to Bid 2021-005 Current No. of Cashier posi- struction of the “Holyoke contract requirements, all of the Contractor, before Bid Commonwealth of Roberts Field Basketball tions selling Lottery products: 0 Water Works, Phase 2A which shall be applicable to opening, to request if neces- Massachusetts Courts Resurfacing Percentage of floor space Water Main Replacement this Contract. sary, any additional information The Trial Court The City of Holyoke is seek- currently devoted to Lottery Project” will be received by The project requires compli- on Minimum Wage Rates for Hampden Probate and ing written proposals for resur- sales: 0% the Holyoke Water Works ance with the Massachusetts those trades people who may Family Court facing of the basketball courts Percentage of floor space at 20 Commercial Street, Department of Environmental be employed for the proposed 50 State Street at Roberts Field adjacent to for KENO sales: 5% Holyoke, MA 01040 until 1:00 Protection Diesel Retrofit Work under this Contract. Springfield, MA 01103 Holyoke High School. Estimated annual gross rev- p.m. local time on March Program by use of after-engine Federal Minimum Wage Rates (413)748-7758 Bids will be received by the enues of current Lottery prod- 10, 2021. The Bid Opening emission controls that are EPA as determined by the United Docket No. HD21C0026CA Chief Procurement Officer, ucts: $0 will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the certified, or their equivalent, on States Department of Labor In the matter of: Room 15, Holyoke City Hall, Estimated percentage of Holyoke Water Treatment all of the off-road (non-regis- under the Davis-Bacon Act Shirley Jean Johnson Holyoke, MA 01040 until 2:00 gross revenues from sales of Plant at 600 Westfield Road, tered) diesel vehicles/equip- also apply to this project. aka Jean Johnson PM on 3/4/21 at which time Lottery products: 7% Holyoke, MA, at which time the ment used at the job site. The time period for holding CITATION ON PETITION TO bids will be publicly opened Estimated net income to Bids received will be public- Disadvantaged Business Bids, where Federal approv- CHANGE NAME and read. be derived by sales of KENO ly opened and read. Sealed Enterprise (DBE) goals are al is not required is 30 days, A Petition to Change Documents will be avail- products at this location: Bids must have outer envelope applicable to the total dollars Saturdays, Sundays and legal Name of Adult has been filed able by email request after $6,000 marked as “Holyoke Water paid to the construction con- holidays excluded, after open- by Shirley Jean Johnson 10:00 AM on 2/10/21 at: Written objection to the Works, Phase 2A Water Main tract. The goals for this project ing of Bids and where Federal aka Jean Johnson of [email protected] and or application, by the Local Replacement Project.” are a minimum of 4.2 percent approval is required, the time Holyoke, MA requesting that [email protected]. Licensing Authority, must be The work consists of provid- D/MBE participation and 4.5 period for holding Bids is 30 the court enter a Decree The City of Holyoke received by Gregory Polin, ing approximately 6,700 feet of percent D/WBE participation days, Saturdays, Sundays changing their name to: reserves the right to reject any Jean Burke Johnson General Counsel, Legal 8-inch through 16-inch diam- by certified DBEs. The two low and holidays excluded after and/or all bids. IMPORTANT NOTICE Department, Massachusetts eter ductile iron water main, bidders shall submit completed Federal approval. 02/12/2021 Any person may appear State Lottery, 150 Mount new valves, hydrants, and con- DBE forms (EEO-DEP-190C, This Contract contains for purposes of objecting nections to intersecting streets. Vernon St., Dorchester, MA EEO-DEP-191C and the DBE price adjustments for hot mix to the petition by filing an The work also includes recon- Our advertisers 02125 – 3573. Certification of United States asphalt mixes, diesel fuel, gas- appearance at: Hampden necting new water services 02/12/2021 Citizenship form) by the close oline, and Portland cement Probate and Family Court make this from the old water main to be of business on the third busi- contained in concrete. See before 10:00 a.m. on the Commonwealth of abandoned to the new water ness day after bid opening. Section 01270 for payment publication Massachusetts return day of 3/11/2021. main, water service trenchless Failure to comply with the procedures and base prices for This is NOT a hear- possible. The Trial Court technology installation, exist- requirements of this paragraph this Project. ing date, but a deadline by Let them know you Hampden Probate and ing water service transfers, may be deemed to render a A pre-Bid conference will Family Court which you must file a written saw their ad in the abandonment of existing water proposal non-responsive. No be held at Holyoke Water appearance if you object to 50 State Street main, and surface restoration. waiver of any provision of this Treatment Plant at 600 Springfield, MA 01103 this proceeding. Holyoke Bids shall be on a unit price section will be granted unless Westfield Road, Holyoke, WITNESS, Hon. Barbara (413)748-7758 basis, as indicated in the Bid approved by the Department MA, on February 24, 2021 at Docket No. HD21C0024CA M Hyland, First Justice of this Sun Form. of Environmental Protection 10 AM. Court. In the matter of: All Bids for this project are Molly Elizabeth subject to the provisions of Damon-Rush Massachusetts General Laws CITATION ON PETITION TO Chapter 30, Section 39M as CHANGE NAME amended. A Petition to Change Bidding Documents may be Public Notices Name of Adult has been filed obtained electronically from by Molly Elizabeth Damon- the Tighe & Bond website at: Rush of Holyoke, MA request- ARE NOW ONLINE http://www.tighebond.com/ ing that the court enter a Decree changing their name Projects_Out_to_Bid.php to: Prospective bidders must Email all notices to [email protected] Vivienne Louise Damon complete a one-time registra- 1 tion process on the web site IMPORTANT NOTICE Access archives and digital tear sheets by Any person may appear for in order to receive log-in cre- purposes of objecting to the dentials. Bidders must log in to 2 newspaper title. petition by filing an appear- the web site to download bid- ance at: Hampden Probate ding documents for the project. Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ Bidders will be added to the and Family Court before public notice web site to search all notices in 10:00 a.m. on the return day “planholders” or prospective 3 of 02/26/2021. bidders list upon downloading Massachusetts newspapers. This is NOT a hearing date, the bidding documents for the but a deadline by which you project. Bidding documents Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, must file a written appearance may also be examined at the if you object to this proceeding. office of Tighe & Bond, Inc., 53 Fridays noon for Monday holidays. WITNESS, Hon. Barbara Southampton Road, Westfield, M Hyland, First Justice of this Massachusetts between the visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Court. hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00

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and grow up believing in their limitless forward to reading the stories of the liant and driven women who shaped our HERSTORY, from page 1 potential.” other women in the project.” history, but whose own stories have not Since the State House is current- Further, related events will be been told,” said Pardis Sabeti, head of many incredible women who have con- ly closed to the public, a website con- scheduled later in February to celebrate the Sabeti Lab, which is part of the FAS tributed to this great Commonwealth— taining photos and short biographies of Black History Month, and in March for Center for Systems Biology at Harvard and our great nation—have too often each of the honorees can be found on Women’s History Month. The photos University. “Together, we honor and been lost to history. It is therefore my the Mass.gov HERstory page: maleg- and biographies will also become part of remember them, while striving to ele- great honor and privilege to help to tell islature.gov/StateHouse/HERStory a dedicated lesson plan, currently being vate the voices of the many women who their stories, and to make the faces that (President Royal is No. 38.) developed, to distribute to teachers in the are still silenced throughout the world we see in the State House more repre- “I feel honored to have been select- Commonwealth. today.” sentative of the rich diversity that make ed by Senate President Spilka for “This is a wonderful initiative by “This project helps create lasting our state great.” inclusion in this remarkable display Senator Spilka to highlight the stories impact and change by amplifying the The exhibition features the photos of women,” said Elaine Weddington of remarkable women,” said Razia Jan, whispered stories and leadership of of 91 women, ranging from 17th cen- Steward, vice president and club counsel the founder of Razia’s Ray of Hope women of color across Massachusetts tury tribal leader Weetamoo and Black of the Boston Red Sox. “My hope is that Foundation, a nonprofit organiza- into a roar,” said Lisa Wong, former landowner Zipporah Potter Atkins to liv- this project will inspire women and girls tion dedicated to improving the lives Fitchburg Mayor and current town man- ing pioneers Justice Fernande Duffly, to follow and achieve their dreams.” of women and children in Afghanistan ager of Winchester. the first Asian American to serve on the Senate President Spilka, together through community-based education. “Women, throughout history, have Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, with members of the Senate and staff, “Massachusetts was the first community contributed to the development of soci- Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth chose honorees based on their close I called home in America, and I’m hon- ety—through scientific discoveries, pio- Carter, poet Amanda Gordon, and HCC ties to Massachusetts, ability to inspire ored to be recognized by my home state. neering adventures, advocacy, and entre- president Christina Royal. the youth of today to work for a better Women and girls throughout the world preneurship,” said Yari Golden-Castaño, In 2017, Royal became HCC’s world, and acknowledgement of being a have so much potential to contribute to a systems engineer at MIT Lincoln fourth president and the first woman to trailblazer in their given field. Honorees society, when they are given the chance; Laboratory and one of 100 candidates hold the position. include abolitionists, poets, entrepre- recognizing this potential is so import- from around the world for the Mars “I want to thank Senate President neurs, educators, politicians, musicians, ant.” One Project, the first human settlement Spilka for creating the HERstory ini- community activists and scientists, The HERstory: Volume II project is of Mars. “It should be normal by now tiative,” said Royal. “This is a time for among others. the second time Senate President Spilka for young girls to grow up with women us to recognize that the lived experi- “It is an honor to be selected to be has featured the stories of remarkable like them in positions of expertise and ences of women in the Commonwealth part of President Spilka’s HERstory women in the President’s suite. She authority, showing girls they really can matter, and that we are a diverse group project as a Community Development unveiled the photos of 88 women during follow their dreams.” of women of different races, ethnici- leader,” said MassHousing Executive Women’s History Month in March “Senate President Spilka has created ties, social classes, abilities, education- Director Chrystal Kornegay. “While it 2019, and they remained in her office a wonderful way to celebrate the many al levels, gender expressions, and sex- highlights my work, it really highlights suite until this month, when they were ways women have contributed to our ual orientations. I am proud to share the work of mothers, daughters, sisters replaced with the current photo exhibi- rich history, and I am excited to be a part my story as a multiracial, queer woman and friends who work in big and small tion. of it,” said Fernande R.V. Duffly, associ- so that girls and young women can see ways to make the Commonwealth’s “I am honored to be part of ate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme representation of themselves in society, communities strong and vibrant. I look HERstory on behalf of countless bril- Judicial Court.

The Holyoke Sun • FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • 11 ◗ In The News Join Us For WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY SYMPHONY, from page 6 movement of Symphony No. 4 in E Minor by Johannes Brahms will be under the microscope, providing the basis TITAN TALKS of an entirely different lecture focusing on and digging A Virtual Admission Series allowing you to meet faculty, students and into the details of Beethoven’s successor’s final sym- learn all about WMA programs and community. phonic movement. This energetic 90-minute presentation will include insights from the Maestro, musical excerpts, and plenty of time for your questions. On March 4, at 7:30 p.m. The Art of the Audition: From Conservatory to Career with SSO’s Principal Cellist Emily Taubl SSO’s Principal Cellist Emily Taubl TUESDAYFEBRUARY 23 6 PM EST will offer an engaging and interactive discussion on the intimidating world of auditions! Ever wonder what it’s really like to step into an audition room? Curious about MiddleMiddle SchoolSchool how an audition is run or what the panel is looking for? In this 90-minute presentation, Emily will share stories WEDNESDAYFEBRUARY 24 6 PM EST and play excerpts on her cello to give a behind-the-scenes look at auditioning for The Juilliard School, Yale School of Music and the New England Conservatory as well as professional orchestral auditions. It will be a night of laughter, engaging discussion, and Q&A that’s perfect for & STUDENT LIFE musicians and non-musicians alike. Both events will be held via Zoom, and the link will THURSDAYFEBRUARY 25 6 PM EST be emailed after registration. Full details and registration information are available on the Symphony website at https://www.springfieldsymphony.org/adult-music-educa- tion-classes. Registration closes a half hour before each event. Through the Card to Culture program, individuals who are EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card holders may get free tickets to this event. Contact Education Director Kirsten Lipkens at [email protected] if www.wma.us/titantalks you are interested. COLLEGE PREPARATORY / GRADES 6 - 12, PG / COEDUCATIONAL / BOARDING & DAY

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