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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Matos was asked to resign Uncertainty over Soto’s by education commissioner By Gregory A. Scibelli The agreement states that future as receiver [email protected] Vazquez Matos would resign his position on March 18. At The acting receiver HOLYOKE – A report the time of his resignation, the emerged last week through Vazquez Matos would receive recently lauded the multiple media outlets that a payment of $102,500, equal accomplishments of the state’s Department of to half his yearly salary of Elementary and Secondary $205,000. HPS in the 2020-2021 Education actually asked Vazquez Matos waived any school year Holyoke Receiver/ further legal action, and also had Superintendent Alberto Vazquez seven additional days to revoke By Shelby Macri Matos to resign. his acceptance of [email protected] Vazquez Matos the agreement. He resigned in March fol- also has the abili- HOLYOKE – It has been lowing a lengthy leave ty to pursue future a year of changes for the of absence. It was orig- employment and the Holyoke Public Schools, but inally believed the for- state will not pro- none more impactful than mul- mer receiver was suf- vide any information tiple changes in leadership. fering from COVID- about his reason for Anthony Soto, who 19. Vazquez Matos told departure or com- was serving as the Finance the Holyoke School ment on his perfor- Director, was named acting Committee in February mance. receiver/superintendent this that he had tested posi- No part of year. With the end of the aca- tive for the disease. Alberto the agreement demic year, many have been He remained away Vazquez Matos states why he was curious if Soto will contin- after more than three asked to resign ue in this position or if there weeks, with Anthony Soto, the and the education commission- will be another change in finance director, taking on the er has remained quiet, stating superintendents. The state Acting Receiver/Superintendent of Schools for Holyoke Anthony Soto role of acting receiver. that it is a “personnel matter,” still has not provided an gives the commencement address at Dean Tech on June 4. Soto’s Vazquez Matos simply despite the fact Matos is no lon- answer on the issue. future with the district has yet to be determined after he took on the resigned to the state education ger employed with the public The Department of leadership role midway through the school year. commissioner, Jeffrey Riley, and schools and he was not under Elementary and Secondary Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com no further details were given at any union protection. The sepa- Education’s Media Relations the time of his resignation in ration agreement also does not Coordinator Jaqueline Reis “We will share information of receivership, showing more March. guarantee that the reason for addressed the inquiries on about next steps in naming a changes to the schools albeit Two weeks ago, Holyoke Vasquez Matos’ release from his Holyoke’s Superintendent, permanent receiver as soon as good changes. Media, a community-based tele- contract. telling people to stay tuned. possible.” In a letter to the HPS vision station that covers local Riley’s only statement on “Anthony Soto continues Residents will need to Community, Soto shared news in the city and broadcast the issue stated that he thanked to serve as receiver on an act- wait to hear more, but Soto that the words of Holyoke city council and other pub- Vasquez Matos for his service to ing basis and has continued the continues in his job regardless. High School North Campus’ lic meets on its public access the district. work of supporting students Soto recently released a Perseverance Speaker, channel, made a public records Vazquez Matos was hired and staff during the pandemic list highlighting the accom- Shayleena Figueroa stuck request that revealed a separa- in May last year to replace Dr. and implementing the district’s plishments of the Holyoke tion agreement between Vazquez turnaround plan,” Reis said. Public Schools since the start See SOTO, page 5 Matos and the Commonwealth. MATOS, page 5

Spots remain open for extended BUSY BEE school year programs

By Shelby Macri mer program are going well and [email protected] there are currently 181 students signed up to participate; some HOLYOKE – With the aca- outreach for the programs has demic year coming to a close been conducted through flyers the Holyoke Public Schools are in schools and local businesses, opening summer programs and radio ads and interviews, social extended school year programs. media outlets, and efforts are There are a few people in now geared towards cold-call- charge of the programming, ing families and assisting with including Jill Hughes who han- the registration process online. dles the extended school year While Hughes and Macklin programming for students with encourage families to sign up IEPs. Michelle Macklin is in as soon a possible there is still charge of the rising grades 1 space left in the traditional through 8 summer program and summer program, and the staff a high school teacher will be would like to include all fami- managing grades 9 through 12 lies who want to participate. for the summer program. The The extended school year extended year program for stu- program for students with IEPs dents with IEPs is a bit differ- has always been a service given ent from the traditional sum- at the schools. It’s required by mer program, both Macklin DESE guidelines for districts and Hughes speak about their to have a plan of an extended aspects of the summer program. learning program in the district. Macklin mentioned that the sign-up for the traditional sum- See PROGRAM, page 5 A bee is busy pollinating and stops on a spiderwort. Photo by Kara Walsh-Vey ◗ In The News HCC celebrates Pride Month with flag raising HOLYOKE – Holyoke Community College celebrated Pride Month June 10 by raising the rainbow flag over the cam- pus for the first time in its 75-year his- tory. Dressed in a black, Pride Month shirt, HCC President Christina Royal, the first openly queer community college president in Massachusetts, presided over the flag-raising ceremony, which was attended by faculty, staff and stu- dents at the main campus entrance by the Frost and Donahue buildings. “I’m very excited that at Holyoke Community College we have a very active group of faculty, staff and students who are engaged and interested in con- tinuing to further the progress that we made to ensure that HCC is an LGBTQ- HCC President Christina Royal raises the Pride flag over the campus during a June 10 campus celebration. plus friendly campus and institution,” Submitted photos Royal said in her introductory remarks. The Pride flag will fly over the HCC Giraldo-Wonders, assistant profes- “One of the things we’re very excited campus through the end of June. sor of Language and Latin American about this year is to be able to raise the “Thank you all for being part this Literature at Bard College at Simon’s Christina Royal, right, gathers with HCC community, for being supportive of those Pride flag on our campus in celebration, Rock, will lead a “queer conversa- faculty, staff and students to celebrate Pride not only of Pride Month, but also in rec- in the LGBTQ-plus community,” Royal tion” on Zoom about Pedro Lemebel’s Month with a flag raising on the HCC campus. ognition of our LGBTQ-plus employees said after raising the flag. “Let’s all poem “Manifiesto: Hablo por mi difer- and students.” remember that June is not the only time encia” (Manifesto: I Speak From My More information about HCC’s Royal noted that for the last two to celebrate, but it’s nice that we have a Difference). Lemebel was an openly gay Pride events, including registration links years, many Pride parades, festivals and month to be able to highlight and bring Chilean essayist, chronicler, and novelist to the June 22 and June 24 events, can be concerts have been cancelled because more visibility to those in the LBGTQ- who died in 2015. found at: hcc.edu/pride. of COVID-19, making small celebra- plus community.” tions like HCC’s flag-raising even more To watch a video of the flag-raising important. celebration on HCC’s Facebook page, “We very much feel that diversity is please visit: hcc.edu/pride-video Public invited to B-17 Memorial anniversary a huge asset to this institution and this HCC will be celebrating Pride region, and we believe very deeply in Month throughout June. HOLYOKE – The B-17 Memorial nizes the 25th anniversary of the B-17 being able to ensure that we have a wide Other events include a reading and Committee cordially invites the gen- monument unveiling. We ask that variety of representation, and that every- conversation with author Lesléa Newman eral public to join us on July 10, as attendees arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 one can be seen and heard as they come on June 22 at 5:30 p.m. Newman will we commemorate the 75th anniversary a.m. ceremony. Parking for the cere- to HCC,” Royal said. “I feel very hon- read her book Sparkle Boy and answer of the B-17 tragedy on Mt. Tom in mony can be accessed by Mt. Park Rd ored to do this as the first queer president questions over Zoom. Holyoke. followed by a right turn to Mt. Tom of Holyoke Community College.” On June 24 at 11 a.m., Daniel This year’s ceremony also recog- Ski Rd. Protéjase a sí mismo Los mayores de 12 pueden recibir Proteja a tu familia la vacuna contra el COVID ESTÁ DISPONIBLE PARA TODOS Todas las personas que viven, trabajan o estudian en MA pueden vacunarse. Recibir la vacuna no afectará su condición migratoria. 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2 • JUNE 18, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Youth tennis lessons Democratic caucus to be available this summer held on Sunday, June 27 HOLYOKE – Registered Holyoke. Pre-registered Democrats HOLYOKE – The United States 1-8. Lessons will occur on Tuesdays, July Democrats in Holyoke will hold a cau- who will be 16 by June 15 will be Tennis Association of New England 6 to Aug. 10, at Jones Point Tennis Courts. cus on Sunday, June 27 via Zoom to allowed to participate and run as a (USTA New England) is partnering 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Grades 1-2 elect Delegates and Alternates to the Delegate or Alternate. Holyoke can with the Holyoke Parks and Recreation 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Grades 3-5 2021 Massachusetts Democratic State elect 22 Delegates and 22 Alternates to Department to offer tennis lessons at 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grades 6-8 Convention. the Convention. Jones Point Tennis Courts. Led by an The cost of the program is $60. This year’s state convention will Youth, minorities, people with approved USTA tennis coach, the pro- Please send registration and payment be held Saturday, Sept. 25, the Final disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals gram will focus on developing the skills to Holyoke Parks and Recreation, 536 Call to Convention will be published who are not elected as a Delegate or to serve, rally and play – so it’s perfect Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. in August 2021 where thousands of Alternate may apply to be an Add-on for beginners and first-time players. All Please make checks payable to “USTA Democrats from across the state will Delegate at the caucus or at www.mass- players receive and keep a new age-appro- New England.” come together to discuss Party business dems.org. priate racket, tennis ball, and a program For more information con- and celebrate our successes as we pre- Those interested in getting t-shirt. tact the Holyoke Parks and Recreation pare for upcoming elections. involved with the Holyoke Democratic Tennis in the Parks will be offering Department at 322-5620 or visit www. The caucus is open to all regis- City Committee should contact Liana tennis lessons for children entering grades holyoke.org tered and pre-registered Democrats in Pasialis at (413)530-5182. Lifeguard recertification, City garden tour planned HOLYOKE – There will be a es. If there is inclement weather, the tour Holyoke Garden Tour held on Saturday, will be moved back a week to Saturday, training classes available June 19. It’s a self-tour and costs $15 June 26. For more information, go to to participate and will run from 10 a.m. www.eventbrite.com. Participants will CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Parks Deadline to register is Monday June to 3 p.m. You can pick up a map and a sign a liability release form upon pickup Department is holding an American 14th. wrist bracelet from the Gateway City of their map and wristband. Some areas Red Cross lifeguard certification class- Lifeguard Recertification class is Arts anytime between 9:45 a.m. and 1 have uneven footing and steps. There es at the Chicopee Comp High School being offered. The classes will take place p.m. You can bike or drive the garden will be eight gardens to view. Six are Pool. Classes will be held Thurs., on Wednesday June 30th, Thursday July tour and you must follow all current flower and woodland gardens and two June 24 -Tues., June 29 from (8 a.m. 1st & Friday July 2 (8A M. – 3 PM.) at Massachusetts state COVID-19 proto- are vegetable gardens. Gateway City – 3 p.m). Participants must attend all the Chicopee Comp Pool. Costs: $160/ cols when you are on any garden premis- Arts is located at 92 Race Street. classes. This course will include cer- Resident $165/Non-Resident. Deadline tification in Lifeguard Training, CPR/ to register is today Tuesday, June 15th. AED (Automated External Defibrillator) All participants for both classes and Community First Aid. This is a must take a pre-skills test to be officially blended class and will consist of nine enrolled into the class. The Pool test will hours online and in person training. take place on Tuesday June 16th. 4:30 – Pouliot Pool set to re-open Participants must be 16 years of age on 6:30Pm. at the CCHS pool. HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks Children 12 and under $5.00 or before the end of the course. The Cost For more info or to register log on to and Recreation Department will be 13 and older $10.00 is $260/Resident $265/Non-resident. www.chicopeerec.com. opening the Pouliot Pool for Summer Children 3 and under Free 2021 during the week of June 28. Non-Residents $10.00 Residents who wish to swim at the pool Day Passes $5.00 this summer must pre-register and pur- Pool Hours: Senior Swim, Monday chase a pool pass. – Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday & Summer and extended year Pre-registration dates will occur at Sunday, 12 noon to 1 p.m. Pouliot Pool on Wednesday, June 23 Open Swim will be daily, 1 to 6 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and Thursday, p.m. programming begins July 6 June 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, please Prices for Summer Passes: contact the Holyoke Recreation HOLYOKE – The Summer Learning All students eligible for Extended Seniors (55 and older) $5.00 Department at 413-322-5620. Academies, ¡Somos Exploradores! are School Year (ESY) services, per their high-quality, fun, engaging, and FREE IEPs, can register at the above link. learning opportunities for HPS Students Please register by June 1st to avoid trans- in rising grades 1-8. All academies are portation delays. Contact your child’s offered in-person with some remote Special Education Team Leader (ETL) Area students named to Dean’s List options. Programs start July 6 and Aug. with questions. If you are unsure who to 9. Register your student and visit our contact, please reach out to Jill Hughes at Western New England University summer learning webpage for more to help connect you. information. SPRINGFIELD – A model for the named to the WNE Spring Semester “New Traditional University,” Western 2021 Dean’s List for achieving a semes- New England University (WNE) ter grade point average of 3.30 or high- is among just 13% of private (5,000 er. students or less) institutions ranked Michael O. Velazco--BSE in School enrollment now open among US News and World Report Computer Engineering from Holyoke HOLYOKE – Do you have a child Enrollment Center at (413) 534-2000, “National Universities” and a “Top 100 Michael J. Whitelock--BSBA in who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1? It’s option 1 to help you get started with your Engineering Program.” WNE enrolls Accounting from Holyoke time to enroll in kindergarten. child’s placement and enrollment forms. 3,690 students, including 2,552 full- Alaina Donohue--JD from Holyoke Enrollment forms are now online. Learn more. time undergraduate, in bachelor’s, Matthew W. Dziok--JD from Visit www.enrollholyoke.com to start the Dual Language Program. We still master’s, and doctoral degrees at its Holyoke enrollment process for your child. If you have spaces available for Spanish- Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Michael Joseph McAndrew--JD need any assistance, call (413) 534-2000, speaking and bilingual students entering Engineering, Pharmacy & Health from Holyoke option 1. preschool through seventh grade. You Sciences, and School of Law. Connor James Narey--BS in Preschool Program. We also have can learn more about the program in this Western New England University is Computer Science from Holyoke full-day and half-day openings in video. Contactthe Enrollment Center for pleased to announce that the following Nashali Pagan--BA in Law & our Preschool Program. Contact the more information. area students are among more than 750 Society from Holyoke

Carlos Vega Fund for Social Justice announces grant awards HOLYOKE – The Carlos Vega 2021 Grants we will be awarding attor- MORE4Youth, Home City and to continue his forty-year legacy Fund for Social Justice has awarded 12 ney David Hoose with the 2020/2021 Development, Providence Ministries, by awarding small grants to nonprofit grants totaling over $7,500 to organiza- Social Justice Champion Award for his The Performance Project, The organizations through an annual com- tions in the greater Holyoke area who continued efforts for social justice in Children’s Study Home, Seeds of a petitive process. are fighting injustice, oppression, and the criminal justice system. The event Father, and The Wildflower Alliance. These grants are awarded to ini- poverty. will be live streamed on the Carlos Carlos Vega was an ardent activ- tiatives that foster change and promote This is the eleventh year that the Vega Facebook page while recipients ist for civil rights, community-build- empowerment, self-help, and econom- Carlos Vega Fund has awarded Social of the awards will be in person. ing, education, healthcare, and social ic, political, and social justice. The Justice grants. We are excited to The awardees are: Jobs with justice in Holyoke. The donor desig- purpose of the mini grants is to support have our Grant Awarding Reception Justice, The Resistance Center, nated fund, which is managed by the efforts to address injustice, oppression, on Friday, June 11 at 4 p.m. at the The Gray House, White Street Community Foundation of Western and poverty in the greater Holyoke Wistariahurst Museum, home of the School in Springfield, Holyoke Massachusetts, was started in 2010 area, particularly for those who are Carlos Vega Archive. In addition to the Safe Neighborhood Initiative, to honor Carlos on his 60th birthday marginalized by our society.

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Editorial HOLYOKE the Public, stakeholders Sun The Sun is published every Friday deserve explanations by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. e are a society that has process- Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax es to hold our leaders in various (413) 289-1977. offices and positions accountable W PATRICK H. TURLEY for their performances. We pay taxes to the CEO Commonwealth of Massachusetts and for the KEITH TURLEY residents of Holyoke, to the city to operate the President city and the public schools. Now, the taxpayers of the city deserve an INTERIM EDITOR explanation as to why it wasted thousands of Greg Scibelli [email protected] dollars on a receiver/superintendent who last- ed eight months. Happy STAFF WRITER Now, the separation agreement for Peter Spotts Alberto Vazquez Matos says the state will not Fathers [email protected] provide a reason for departure or comment ADVERTISING SALES on his performance to any future employer or Wendy Delcamp recruiting or employment agency. Day! [email protected] That’s all fine and good. But what about SPORTS EDITOR the taxpayers of Holyoke that paid Vazquez Greg Scibelli Matos’ bloated salary for the last school year? [email protected] He was paid for about six months worth SOCIAL MEDIA of work and sat home for several weeks Guest Column while he waited for his release agreement and @ The Holyoke Sun Anthony Soto was doing his work. The state may have taken over, but fam- Can the U.S. sustain the international order? WEB ilies still pay taxes and still have a right to www.sun.turley.com understand why the leadership of the school By Lee H. Hamilton interests and, often, working actively to district changed. undermine ours. At the same time, the U.S. Now that the separation agreement has e don’t often think that how the role is less prominent than it once was. Our been made public, Education Commissioner U.S. conducts itself at home has allies, especially after the four years of the Jeffrey Riley should make a statement about Wmuch impact on how we face the Trump administration, are uncertain of our www.turley.com world, but it does. You’d be amazed at how commitment to global leadership given that Turley Publications, Inc. cannot why Vazquez Matos was asked to resign. assume liability for the loss of Riley has a responsibility to the people he closely people in countries all over the globe we questioned longtime alliances, withdrew photographs or other materials serves in Holyoke. Holyoke’s forums have follow events here and count on the United from institutions, pulled out of international submitted for publication. accords, and in general pulled back from the Materials will not be returned already begun lighting up with comments States to lead the way. When it’s messy at except upon specific request from people wanting to know why this guy home, it’s hard to sustain the web of alliances and agreements when submitted. only lasted eight months. strength and readiness to turn our Comments that we had helped shape in ear- This fall is an important election for the attention outward. on Congress lier years. Understandably, our people of Holyoke, and the public schools Doing so is especial- friends and allies wonder how could be a major issue for the now, six candi- ly important right now because what we’ve much they can count on us and our adversar- dates who will be vying for people’s votes in come to term “the international order” is ies are eager to test us. A Quote the preliminary election. under stress. It’s not collapsing by any means, At the same time, forces beyond the The next mayor of this city, who will also but U.S. leadership faces challenges and if control of any government are reshaping the OF NOTE serve as the School Committee chair, needs to we’re divided and unsettled at home, it will be global picture. Nationalism is stronger, con- help move the schools out of receivership and much more difficult to respond appropriately. flicts between countries seem to be ratcheting “Openness put the control of its schools back in the hands What is the international order? It’s up, and many societies are struggling with of the city’s elected officials on the school essentially the set of structures and values that growing diversity, declining tolerance, and a may not committee. Mayoral candidates should also evolved during the 20th century to resolve turn toward authoritarianism. On the whole, completely be demanding a public explanation from Riley disputes, promote commerce and free trade, international power is less concentrated and about Vazquez Matos’ departure. undergird economic development and invest- more widely distributed, which presents chal- disarm The former receiver was not part of a ment, further contacts and exchanges between lenges to global institutions and makes it prejudice, union that has its interests protected under nations and their citizens, and protect human more difficult to pursue much-needed reforms that “personnel matters” umbrella. He was a rights. It’s based on mutually-negotiated rules within them. but it’s a good contracted leader of the entire public school and initiatives that, in a well-functioning In this situation, it’s crucial that democ- place to start.” system and should be held accountable to world, are promoted by institutions such as racies such as the U.S., Europe, Japan, and the UN, the International Monetary Fund and Canada recognize the importance of the role the people who paid his salary. Holyoke did Jason Collins not want its schools under state control as it World Bank, the World Trade Organization, they play in sustaining and revitalizing the is, and by not explaining his departure, the the World Health Organization, and others. international order. It’s by no means a given state is proving why Holyoke felt this way. These days, though, it’s fair to say that that it can endure, but the democracies have Accountability is important to taxpayers, and there’s no aspect of the order we once took an advantage: for many people around the to voters. The state needs to do that for the for granted that isn’t at least facing ques- world, the more authoritarian alternatives are Letters to the people of Holyoke that have put up with state tions. This is in part because, at the moment, control for the past six years. both China and Russia are asserting their See CONGRESS, page 6 Editor Policy Letters to the Editor Guest Column have a maximum of 350 words. We require writ- ers to include their name, Observations here and there address and phone num- ber in order for our office t was fun to take a mini-vaca- never had a problem with rabbits replenished periodically and switched on occa- in the to authenticate author- tion this past week! However, I in my garden until after the dog sion to keep the scent new and dangerous. GaRden ship prior to publication. Ihave to admit that was weird to died. It would be safe to assume I visited a couple of great nurseries on Addresses and phone leave a newly-installed garden and that “the marking of his territory” Cape Cod. The hydrangeas they sell there are numbers are not pub- a hen sitting on eggs in the care of had something to do with my good amazing, and it was oh, so tempting to bring lished. my trusty house-sitter, especially fortune. Outside of dog urine, there one home. Unfortunately, I had just bought Unsigned or anony- with the mercury soaring the way are lots of other deterrents out there one a month ago that was advertised to be mous letters will NOT be it did. I came home to a garden that that folks swear by. One is dried good and hardy, but not the blue I had wanted. published. looked great and no chicks, yet… blood. The smell signals danger. More of a purple-blue. It was neat to come We reserve the right Here are some observations Roberta To be effective it must be reapplied home and see that the advice I had given oth- McQuaid to edit or withhold any from both during and after my Turley each week as well as after it rains. ers for many years actually worked. By adding Publications submissions. Libelous, vacation. Columnist You can either sprinkle a narrow sulfur to the edges of the planting hole my The vacation house had a band around the perimeter of the new hydrangea is turning a lovely shade of unsubstantiated allega- major bunny problem. The owner installed border or place containers of it in the gar- blue. Yay! I am honesty amazed at how quick- tions, personal attacks or a number of native plants to encourage pol- den. Dried blood is a nitrogen fertilizer and is ly the changeover took place. If you’d rather a defamation of character linators and the rabbits seem to find most available at most garden centers. It will burn pink toned hydrangea, raise the pH of the soil are not allowed. palatable. A small fence was installed around sensitive plants if applied directly on top of by sprinkling a couple of cups of dolomitic Deadline for submis- the perennials off the porch, but the new blue- them, so sprinkle it a few inches away from lime around the base of the plant once or twice sions is Wednesday at berries and serviceberry have been clear cut the base. Along the same line would be ammo- throughout the growing season. A higher pH noon. of anything rabbit height or less. Most of the nia sprays. will prevent aluminum from being drawn up Please email (pre- shrubs in the mixed border have an umbrel- I have also heard of different home brews by the plant; aluminum has a bluing effect on ferred) letters to the- la-like appearance, with woody stems down that you may or may not want to whip up in the flowers of this particular type of hydran- [email protected]. Mailed low and growth at the top only. your blender. One consists of garlic, hot pep- gea (H. macrophylla). Likewise, hydrangeas letters can be sent to The I recommended switching up the repel- pers and marigold leaves; maybe this combi- absorb more aluminum from acidic soil, so to Sun, 24 Water Street, lents to keep the bunnies away, and this comes nation would work better than the other tactics Palmer, MA 01069. from personal experience. At the old house I already tried. Again, these would need to be See GARDEN, page 5

4 • JUNE 18, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ and unlike the traditional summer pro- will learn grade level math and litera- sizes, meaning all students needs are met PROGRAM, from page 1 gram, this one has no limit of sign-ups. cy skills through project-based learning and there are different options for the While Hughes encourages people to opportunities.” summer program this year; including a These programs can be done in different sign up earlier on, they will not refuse The JASON and math curricu- five week summer program, a remote ways and at different times of the year, a request. Hughes does warn that if a lums are grade level and allow students program, and a weeklong Acceleration Holyoke chooses to have their program request to join come later on as in right to engage in cans on learning through Academy. in the summer to bridge the time between before, during, or after the start of the collaboration and discussion with each Macklin also shared that the DESE the end of one year and the beginning of program it may take a bit longer to set other. indicated the best way to keep the staff another. This program is a specialized up transportation for those with an IEP, Macklin mentioned that in the after- and students safe is to continue doing the service that students with IEPs may qual- although peer models attending these noon students will engage in enrichment same safety protocols during the school ify for, not every student with an IEP will classes will be asked to have their own activities like theater, gardening, learning year. receive a sport in the program. transportation. Hughes further encourag- in motion, strength training, mentorship, This means while students and staff Hughes explains that a student’s es those interested to contact their IEP and entrepreneurship each activity incor- are in the building, they’ll be wearing IEP team and team leader will help to team leader to see if their student is eligi- porates the social-emotional needs of stu- masks. Student desks will continue to determine if a student is eligible for the ble and what programs of recommended dents. These programs are important this be spaced out appropriately and stu- extended year program, and if so which for the student. year after the pandemic interfered with dents will have time outside as necessary program or classroom to be place in as The traditional summer program how classrooms were held. where they can take off their masks. there are different areas of focus. The doesn’t take a recommendation and par- “All students can benefit from this For those interested in the summer is on program that focuses on social ents can sign their students up with no program because of the flexibility and programs, they can sign up online at skills and interactions and it’s based in issue if they’re interested. time dedicated to collaborative learning,” https://www.enrollholyoke.com or call a classroom setting, Hughes explains for “This year’s program will be valu- said Macklin. “While we focus on stan- the enrollment department at 413-534- this setting they have peer model’s - stu- able because focuses on all needs of all dards, we are not grading or pressured 2000 and listen to the automated prompt dents not on IEPs - come to the class to students. The program will be utiliz- between specific schedules. We take the for the enrollment extension. demonstrate these skills and allow fellow ing the JASON curriculum for grades time for students to learn and expand on Hughes said that the registration pro- students to watch and observe different 1 through 5 with intentional embedded their doubts through engaging topics and cess is all online, those who have diffi- social interactions. ELA,” Macklin said. “This is an inqui- fun experiments and projects.” culties with computers can call enroll- Spots for this program are still open ry-based curriculum in which students She mentioned they have small class ment for help.

from page 1 sist strengthened practices in curricu- from page 1 until his leave of absence in February. SOTO, lum, teaching, and assessment contrib- MATOS, Taxpayers have been complaining with him and encouraged him to show uted to an improved performance on Stephen Zrike. on multiple online forums about the the path and the growths in schools. reviews of school quality by the School Zrike led the district from 2015- lack of explanation from the state level Figueroa’s phrase, “Anything and every- Empowerment Network. Every school 2020 and was the first receiver in the for Vazquez Matos’ departure, but the thing is possible if you put your heart met the ‘developing’ level in each cate- district after the state took over the state has yet to respond to any direct and mind to it. It may take a while to get gory with E.N. White and Veritas Prep schools due to declining graduation questions from the public or the media. there, but it’s totally worth it in the end.” schools reaching a ‘proficient’ level in rates and test scores. Vazquez Matos Soto remains the acting receiver While Soto understands that assessment. was the deputy superintendent of the following the end of the school year Figueroa was speaking of this year’s Another accomplishment is Hartford Public Schools in Connecticut with no timetable made public for nam- graduation class, the phrase stayed with Opportunity Academy leveraging the prior to coming to Holyoke. ing a permanent receiver (see related him and inspired him to look up data modified competency determination in He began last July and worked story). from the schools. A few points of inter- order to appeal to and re-engage with 26 est include the graduation rate increas- students who earned their certification ing 10 points and raising to 72%, a of attainment but need the flexibly of 13-point increase in hiring teachers of this year to earn their full high school colors raises it to 26%, Pre-K program- diploma. Soto mentioned a few points ming has doubled access to 512 seats for Management and Operations, Family will nearly 200 of them being full-day and Community Engagement, and seats. There was 10-fold increase in dual Professional Culture; with 69% of teach- language programming for Spanish and ers and 73% of staff indicated they’re English equaling in 10% of HPS stu- optimistic the school will improve in dents enrolled, in the 2019-20 school the future. A majority of educators have year 45% of students were involved in engaged in culturally responsive training advanced coursework like AP and Dual while other participated in anti-racism Language, $17 million investment in the training; a $10,000 grant was secured physical infrastructure of HPS, in 2019 to support the school’s equity audit and three middle schools met or exceeded planning for the next year. As stated in their improvement targets on MCAS test- the community letter JOIN US FOR ing, and next year will be Dean campus’ “All of these accomplishments were first year of full enrollment in close to a group effort, and we couldn’t be where A FREE SEMINAR a decade. This comes after 40% of ris- we are today without the amazing HPS ing freshmen; 160 students chose Dean staff, families, and students that make Paying for Retirement campus as their school, with only 100 our district so special,” Soto said. “Thank being accepted. Along with accomplish- you for being a part of our HPS family.” Featured Speaker ments during the school year, Soto also When asked for further information Joseph L. Roche: President of The Roche Associates, Inc. mentions notable accomplishments in and statistics from the accomplishments Notes: of Instructional Leadership, due to the instructional Leadership that should Wednesday, June 23rd or Thursday, June 24th make people proud. increased number of meetings Soto was K Those four main points con- unavailable to comment. 12:00pm-1:30pm (lunch will be served) NA

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The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 18, 2021 • 5 ◗ In The News City launches a Historic Tree Inventory Project HOLYOKE - Wistariahurst and the off-shoot of this effort that will allow Holyoke Department of Conservation deep research in the landscape history and Sustainability have teamed up to of Holyoke and provide multiple ways conduct an Historic Tree Inventory of for the public to engage directly with the Holyoke. Research on this project will efforts. “When my colleague approached be conducted throughout the summer me last year about collaborating on and will culminate in a new map and this project I immediately understood interpretive tour of the Holyoke land- the potential,” says Kate Preissler, scape. During the summer there will be Wistariahurst Director. “Sometimes local opportunities for the public to weigh in history is about shifting the perspective on favorite trees in Holyoke, whether to see our community in a new way. it be specimens that hold sentimental With this project we’re asking, how do value, provide the most spectacular sea- we experience Holyoke differently when sonal displays, or have an interesting we start to look at the trees instead of the link to the history of the region. buildings? I think people are really going The project is a small part of to enjoy being a part of this.” a larger Urban Forest Equity Plan Wistariahurst and the Holyoke Department of Conservation and Sustainability will be Joining the team for this project is being produced by the Department of launching a historic tree inventory. It could include trees here at Mt. Tom. Submitted photos Michaela Wright, whose previous expe- Conservation and Sustainability fund- rience includes projects with the New ed with a Massachusetts Municipal which can be impacted by tree place- of trees are heat reduction, air quality York Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Vulnerability Preparedness Grant. Once ment and the urban tree canopy. improvement, and stormwater interven- Center for Folklife and Cultural finished, the plan will advance the city’s “The importance of urban trees to tion, reduction of energy consumption Heritage, and the American Museum of on-going goal to mitigate the impacts climate resilience cannot be overstat- associated with cooling, urban wildlife Natural History. Wright will spend the of climate change, including localized ed,” says Yoni Glogower, Director of habitat, improved aesthetics and carbon summer developing an interpretive tree flooding, stormwater pollution, air qual- Conservation and Sustainability for sequestration.” trail that will be launched for the public ity, and urban heat island effect, all of Holyoke. “Among the many benefits The Historic Tree Inventory is an in the fall.

finances and debt are manageable, our CONGRESS, from page 4 elections are fair and well run, our infra- EARLY MORNING ECLIPSE structure is revitalized, we invest in the not especially appealing. future of our businesses through research Even so, the work of strengthening and development, and we invest in the the world order will require a concerted future of the American people by focusing effort that blends both cooperation and attention on education and skills develop- firmness. We have to strengthen our alli- ment. If we can do all that, then we will ances of course, as well as shore up and have earned the right to lead the world in broaden arms control efforts. Countering navigating the challenges facing the inter- authoritarianism in all its facets will be national order. an ongoing challenge. And we need con- Lee Hamilton is a senior advi- stantly to gauge how best to be a benign sor for the Indiana University Center world power, helping to resolve conflicts on Representative Government; a and slow to use force—not ruling it out, Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton but relying on it wisely and only when Lugar School of Global and International necessary. Studies; and a Professor of Practice Finally, as I suggested at the begin- at the IU O’Neill School of Public and ning, our strength on all these fronts will Environmental Affairs. He was a member come from making sure that we are strong of the U.S. House of Representatives for at home: that our economy is robust, our 34 years.

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Lewis Torres socks a hit away. Photos by David Henry Jomar Colon attempts to make a block. Jeduar Colon slides to make a hit. Holyoke scores another sweep of Ware

By Tim Peterson Knights managed to sweep the told my players to just for- the only two teams to defeat because of the Corona Virus. Sports Correspondent regular season series with a 3-0 get about what happened in Holyoke. We’re just happy to be playing (24-19, 25-15, 25-18) victory our other two matches against Because of the COVID- volleyball this year.” WARE – The third time inside the warm Ware High Ware and only focus on today’s 19 pandemic, all of the boys The Holyoke seniors, wasn’t the charm for the Ware gymnasium last Tuesday after- match. It was a total team volleyball teams in Western who’ll be playing in their final boys volleyball team. noon. effort, and everyone played Massachusetts are eligible for postseason tournament, are After losing two road “We normally play the very well.” this year’s postseason tourna- Nathan Bowie, Edison Escobar, matches to Holyoke in a span same team only twice during The Purple Knights, who ment. Julian Gutierrez and Lewis of seven days in May, the the regular season, but it’s also defeated Southwick, 3-1, “I’m really not sure how Torres. Indians were looking to cel- been a little bit different this in another road match the fol- we’ll do in the postseason tour- The Indians, who entered ebrate a home win versus the year because some of the other lowing afternoon, finished nament this year,” Conway the final week of the regular Purple Knights. schools aren’t playing volley- the regular season with a 9-2 said. “I’m also not sure how season with a 6-7 record, will It wasn’t one of the bet- ball. We also played Sci-Tech overall record. Southwick, who many teams will be playing in also be playing in the postsea- ter performances of the season three times,” said Holyoke won the first meeting of the the tournament. It’s a lot differ- for the Indians, as the Purple head coach Paula Conway. “I regular season, and Sabis are ent than it has been in the past See VOLLEYBALL, page 9 Mutiny pick up another tie Blue Sox improve to By Tim Peterson 6-3 record with win Sports Correspondent HOLYOKE – The inated on the mound for the LUDLOW – The good news Valley Blue Sox (6-3) of the first couple of innings, which is the New England Mutiny have NECBL took on the Ocean went scoreless. not suffered a loss in any of their State Waves (2-6) in their “I’m really happy with four regular season matches. The eighth game of the season this turnout.” Said Kipp. bad news is the Mutiny players at MacKenzie Stadium on “From not playing in the Ivy have only celebrated one victory Sunday night. The Blue Sox League this season, it was so far this season. Three of their pulled through for the win by really nice to get back out four matches have ended in 2-2 a score of 4-3. there and show what I can draws including their June 5 con- The game began at do.” The Ivy League Council test against the New Jersey Copa 5:05 p.m., with the present- of Presidents decided not to FC which was played before a ing sponsor, Cindy’s Drive- hold league competition or good size gathering at Lusitano In, providing kiddie cups of host league championships Stadium in Ludlow. their ice cream to the first this past spring, which includ- “It doesn’t really feel like 250 fans through the gates at ed baseball, so this summer a tie, it feels more like a loss,” MacKenzie Stadium for the season has been the first time said Mutiny head coach Jeb ‘Sundae’s on a Sunday!’ pro- post-pandemic in which Kipp Booth. “We just didn’t play as motion. and the other Ivy League well as we’re capable of tonight. Blue Sox fans enjoyed players have competed. We didn’t have the same type their ice cream during the In the bottom of the fifth, Hope Santaniello picks up a pass Cat Barry dribbles up the field. of energy or the focus. We just beautiful night, where Grant and move up the field. Photos by David Henry See MUTINY, page 8 Kipp of Yale University dom- See BLUE SOX, page 9

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from page 7 Barry, who recently completed her MUTINY, freshman season as a member of the didn’t play our style.” University of South Carolina women’s In order to clinch a berth in the soccer team, scored her fifth goal in just United Women’s Soccer playoffs, the three games with the Mutiny. Mutiny (1-0-3) will need to finish the reg- “Cat has been a great addition and ular season in the top four spots of the we love having her on our team this year,” East Conference standings. Booth said. “She’s a very strong soccer The Mutiny’s only victory so far this player and plays the game with a lot of season was a 6-1 home victory over the confidence. She’s our leading goal scorer.” CT Rush on May 22. Barry, who’s from Hingham, record- They’re scheduled to play back- ed a hat-trick in her first match as a mem- to-back road matches this weekend ber of the Mutiny versus the Rush. She against the other two United Women’s watched Berman play soccer at B.C. and Soccer clubs from Massachusetts. The she’s one of her role models. road trip begins with a match-up against “I’ve been looking up to Lauren the Scorpions SC, who play their home Berman since she played soccer at Boston matches at Medway High School, on College,” Barry said. “She’s a great player Friday night. Then they’ll be battling and it has been so much fun getting the the Worcester Smiles at Doyle Field in opportunity to play with her the past cou- Leominster the following night. ple of weeks. It’s also an honor to repre- “We really need to win both of our sent a club that has a great history like the matches next weekend. I would be dis- New England Mutiny. appointed with anything less than that,” Berman played professional soccer Booth said. “We have so many ties and in Europe which is something that Barry we need to start stringing together some and the other younger Mutiny player are victories.” inspiring to do in the future. Mutiny forward Hope Santaniello A current member of the B.C. wom- graduated from Agawam High School a en’s soccer team on this year’s Mutiny couple of hours before the start of last roster is Laura Gouvin, who’s from Saturday’s home match. Santaniello, Monson. Lauren Berman of South Hadley gets ready to shoot. Submitted photo who’ll be a freshman member of the Barry, who graduated from Tabor U.R.I. women’s soccer team in the fall, Academy, was a two-time Massachusetts played a key role for the Mutiny during Girls Gatorade Player of the Year. She the 2019 season, which ended in the East described her go-ahead goal. Conference finals. I saw that Lauren was going to cross The Copa (2-1-1) took a 1-0 lead the ball to me, so I created a little bit of during the 22nd minute of the first half. space,” said Barry, who was also a starting The goal was scored by Kelly center forward for the Gamecocks. “Then Severini, who received a crossing pass I just headed it into the net, which gave us from Melanie Cunha before lining a shot a 2-1 lead. It was very exciting, especially into the upper left corner of the net past doing it in front of the home crowd.” Mutiny goalie Maddie Murphy. Murphy made a couple of outstanding The Mutiny tied the score at 1-1 saves in the second half, which helped six minutes later when forward Lauren the Mutiny hold onto the slim 2-1 lead Berman was taken down in the box by a until the 71st minute. That’s when a Copa Copa player and was awarded a PK by player was fouled in the box and Cunha the referee. Berman, who played college blasted the PK into the upper right corner. soccer at Boston College and is currently The home team did have a chance to an assistant coach for the Harvard wom- retake the lead again, but a shot attempted en’s soccer team, fired a low shot into the was cleared away by a Copa defender on back of the net past Copa goalie Isabella the goal-line. Castagnetti. Trystin Burger, who’s from Granby, Berman, who’s a first-year Mutiny replaced Lily Fabian, who’s from player, also contributed on the go-ahead Monson, with about five minutes remain- goal during the 42nd minute. She sent a ing in the match. crossing pass into the box from the right The Mutiny are hoping to celebrate sideline and center forward Catherine a couple of victories before returning to Barry headed it into the left corner of the the friendly confines of Lusitano Stadium net past the goalie. against the Syracuse DA on June 19. Laura Govin of Monson makes a pass for the Mutiny. Lily Fabin tries to settle the ball. NEW CHICOPEECHICOPEE PROVISIONPROVISION NEWfromfrom andand CABOTCABOT CHEESECHEESE!! alapeno J heddar C SMOKED SAUSAGE Delicious Fresh Locally made Collaborative Creation!

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8 • JUNE 18, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun Sports ◗ Kimball, Robie split modified twinbill at Monadnock WINCHESTER, N.H. – Matt lost to rain a few weeks back leading a Kimball and Brian Robie split a pair full card of NHSTRA racing. of NHSTRA Modified Quest For The Cup 35-lappers Saturday, June 12, at Monadnock Speedway Monadnock Speedway, but it was the June 12 Top Tens: massive round-one wreck that fans will QUEST FOR THE CUP MOD 35-1: remember. Matt Kimball (Bennington, NH), Tyler The Mod Squad took the green Leary, Cory Plummer, Todd Patnode, 25-cars strong. Matt Kimball led early, Cameron Sontag, George Helliwell, with defending Series champ Brian Robie Kimmy Rivet, Andrew Martell, Scott then taking charge before pitting out of MacMichael, Dave Salzarulo the lead on lap ten. QUEST FOR THE CUP MOD With Kimball, Todd Patnode, and Matt Kimball had a win in the NHSTRA event at Monadnock Speedy last weekend. 35-2: Brian Robie (Sunapee, NH), Geoff Trevor Bleau racing under a blanket on Submitted photo Rollins, Todd Patnode, Matt Kimball, lap 25, all hell broke loose. Patnode, with staying out of trouble all night, put togeth- Fitzwilliam Flyer Gordon Farnum Cameron Sontag, Kimmy Rivet, Kirk a nudge, broke loose out of turn two and er two top-fives. stormed to victory in the Mini Stock Alexander, Mike Smith, Cory Plummer, shot across the track, triggering a 12-car Chase Curtis scored his first Late 25-lapper. George Helliwell. pile-up. When the dust had settled eight Model Sportsman feature win Saturday, Taking the lead from Kevin Cormier LATE MODEL SPORTSMAN: cars were done for the night. coming from row four to take the lead on on lap 19, Farnum padded his points Chase Curtis (Rutland, MA) Chris Curtis, Kimball held strong the rest of the lap 19 and then hold off his dad, Chris lead with his fourth win of the summer. Austin Brehio, Cole Littlewood, Justin way, sailing under the checkers ahead of Curtis, to top the night’s 25-lapper. Cormier was strong in second, and Jeff Littlewood, Cam Curtis, Dan Comeau, Tyler Leary and Cory Plummer to win Cole Littlewood led the first seven Asselin came home third. Nancy Muni-Ruot, Jaret Curtis, Robert round one. Patnode, able to pit for repairs, go-rounds, then giving way to Austin Fast Eddie Petruskevicious made Hagar rocketed back to fourth, Cam Sontag in Brehio, who stayed on the point until easy work of winning the Young Guns STREET STOCK: Tim Wenzel fifth while Robie was dead last in 25th. Curtis took charge. Brehio’s bronze finish feature for the second week in a row. Heat (Holyoke, MA), Nate Wenzel, Chris But he wasn’t throwing in the towel. enabled him to pull even with Cam Curtis race winner Teagan Edson was the run- Buffone, Rupert Thompson, Jason Scott MacMichael, aboard the Cirillo atop the LMS points parade. ner-up again, with Eddie Gomarlo strong Kozacka, Hillary Renaud, Paul Smith, 7, set a fast pace for the first 11 laps of What a show the Street Stockers put in third. Keith Johnson, Chris Lindquist, Scott the nightcap, with Kimball – gunning for on. Bumps, shoves, rubs and wobbles lap Connor Souza appeared to have won Wade. a twinbill sweep – then taking charge. after lap, but never a caution. the Exit One Realty Pro Truck Series MINI STOCK: Gordon Farnum Robie, though, was on a mission to sal- Kenny Thompson led the first 55-lapper, but series officials ruled that (Fitzwilliam, NH) , Kevin Cormier, Jess vage his night. 17 circuits, with Tim Wenzel then tak- he’d jumped a late-race restart, awarding Asselin, Louie Maher, Tim LeBlanc, Strong-arming his way to the front ing over and bringing brother Nate with Saturday’s victory to Lucas Leone. Girard Kevin McKnight, Haydon Grenier, Josh – he’d lost his power steering on lap 15 - him. Holding the point the last eight laps, Giordano was second, and Randy Burr Hubbard, Pat Houle, Jake Puchalski. the Sunapee star blasted to the round-two Wenzel was strong in scoring his first win third. YOUNG GUN: Eddie victory. Geoff Rollins and Patnode – both of the season. Brother Nate and three-time Monadnock Speedway returns to Petruskevicious, Teagan Edson, Eddie victims of the first-35 big one – completed 2021 winner Chris Buffone joined him in action next Saturday, June 19, with the Gomarlo, Leilei Daniels, Dominick the top three. Cameron Sontag, quietly trophy row. Teddy Bear Pools Street Stock 50-lapper Stafford. Falmouth Road Race to resume Ugalde named new WMA FALMOUTH – Falmouth Road field of 8,000 in-person runners for the Race, Inc., organizers of the 49th 49th ASICS Falmouth Road Race,” said Annual ASICS Falmouth Road Race, Scott Ghelfi, president of the Falmouth girls ice hockey head coach one of America’s premier running events Road Race, Inc. Board of Directors. of the summer season, today announced “We are excited to welcome athletes WILBRAHAM – Following a Championships in 2011 and 2012. that it will host a field of 8,000 in-per- back to Falmouth for this summer tradi- national search, Wilbraham & Monson Her experience with collegiate hockey son runners for its upcoming event on tion and we look forward to welcoming Academy has named former prep and coaching includes Assistant Women’s Sunday, Aug. 15. a full field for our 50th running next collegiate standout Sara Ugalde as Head Ice Hockey Coach at Trinity College, Those who registered during the August.” Coach of its inaugural Girls’ Ice Hockey Williams College and Colby College. initial registration window and selected, Aside from the newly announced team. Ugalde will take the helm of the She was Director and Coach of the CT “If given the chance, I would like to in-person portion, the 49th ASICS program beginning July 1. Junior Rangers and Assistant Coach run in Falmouth” will be guaranteed a Falmouth Road Race will still feature a “We are extremely excited to have for the NWHL Connecticut Whale, and place within the limited in-person field. virtual SBLI Kids At-Home Challenge Sara Ugalde joining WMA to launch has helped run multiple hockey camps Runners who have not yet registered and the race’s At-Home Edition, where our girls hockey program,” Head of throughout the country. but are looking to secure a guaranteed participants will lace up their running School Brian P. Easler said. “We feel “I am extremely excited to join the in-person spot in this year’s event can shoes and go seven miles in their own incredibly fortunate to have found Sara. Wilbraham & Monson Academy com- do so by registering to run on behalf of neighborhoods between Aug. 7 to 14. With her depth of playing and coach- munity,’’ Ugalde said. “I am thankful a charity. A comprehensive list of 164 For nearly 50 years, Falmouth Road ing experience in youth leagues, prep and honored for the opportunity to build charitable organizations is available by Race, Inc. has promoted health, wellness school hockey, collegiate and profes- the Girls Hockey Program. Throughout visiting www.falmouthroadrace.com/ and pride in the community. In these sional hockey, combined with her pas- the entire interview process I was charity-program. For more informa- unprecedented and uncertain times, the sion to build this program and grow moved by the unified vision and support tion on general registration, please visit organization is striving to be consistent the sport for girls, we look forward to displayed by members of WMA. After www.falmouthroadrace.com. in its mission, continuing to provide its Sara’s impact as the Founding Head years working at the collegiate level, I “On the heels of Governor Charlie dedicated athletes, enthusiasts, and the Coach of this new program for female am delighted to rejoin the prep school Baker’s announcement lifting all corona- community with an event to be proud of WMA scholar-athletes.” sphere. I am looking forward to finding virus restrictions in Massachusetts effec- and one that supports people in need. A Hockey MVP as a player at players that add to the already estab- tive May 29, and after close consultation For more information, or to regis- Westminster School, Ugalde helped lished excellence at WMA and helping with the Town of Falmouth, public safe- ter, visit www.falmouthroadrace.com. lead Middlebury College to NESCAC them reach their athletic aspirations.” ty officials, our medical team, and our Follow us on Facebook or at @fal- partners, we are excited to announce a mouthroadrace on Instagram. couple of more times before the Purple VOLLEYBALL, from page 7 Knights closed out the game with an 6-0 center field, and got lucky, staying run. BLUE SOX, from page 7 on first base when a Waves outfielder son tournament. “Runs are extremely important in had trouble fielding the ball. LaPlante “My players missed an entire sea- volleyball,” Conway said. “The run we Garrett Shultz of Xavier University had then made it to first, which advanced son and they’re glad to be back playing had at the end of the first set gave us two RBI’s, bringing Luke Franzoni Andrews to second. Then, Shultz sent again this year,” said Ware head coach some momentum.” (Xavier) and Mason LaPlante (Yale) a highball way out near the fence, Steve Jarvis. “We just didn’t play very Junior Jairam Rodriguez handled home to raise the score to 2-0. which gave Andrews and LaPlante just well in today’s match.” the serving duties for the visiting team The Waves responded quick- enough time to run home, making the The seniors listed on the Indians during that span. Freshman Jeduar ly with two runs of their own off of score 4-3, and tallying Shultz’ RBI roster are Vinny Chiaravalle, Jack Colon had a block and a kill. an Albert Choi (New Jersey Institute total at 3. Tweedie, and Myles McGrail. The score of the second set was tied of Technology) hit that went past the The rest of the game went score- “The seniors are our leaders, and 7-7 before Holyoke took control with a fences at MacKenzie Stadium to tie the less, with the Blue Sox successfully I can’t say enough good things about 4-0 spurt with Jeduar Colon doing the game at 2-2. holding onto their lead in the highest them. They work hard,” Jarvis said. serving. The Waves pulled ahead in the top attendance game of the 2021 season so “Jack and Myles have been playing for A pair of aces by Gutierrez gave the of the seventh, scoring a run to bring far for the Blue Sox. this team since they were in the sev- Purple Knights a 19-12 advantage. After the game to 3-2. Whether it was the free ice cream, enth grade. Vinny joined the team in the Ware won the next two points, Holyoke Valley’s offensive push began with or the great play, the result of this game eighth grade.” sealed the second set with a 6-1 run. a Cole Andrews (Miami) at-bat, the made Head Coach Hez Randolph think The opening set of last Tuesday’s The Purple Knights held a 21-9 lead Blue Sox’ catcher who, on Friday, hit that he “is doing something right.” match was very close. in the third set before the Indians closed a walk off home run to win the game “Winning a close one like this The Purple Knights held a slim lead the gap with a 9-3 run. against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks makes me feel good, as nervous as I until an ace by Ware junior Douglas The home team sliced the deficit to from behind by a score of 5-4. On get, because this is my first year doing Mulligan tied the score for the second 24-18 before the visitors won the final Sunday, Andrews sent one high into this. It’s a good feeling.” He continued. time at 15-15. The score was tied a point of the match.

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Call Tony Riding Mowers and AND REPAIRABLE CALL MARY AT 413-566-3129 WANTED for part-time work as park- Push Lawnmowers, OR GO TO (413)348-3418 FOR RENT SmallRiding Engine Mowers Repair. and OR CLAIRE AT 413-967-9088 ing lot attendant in Agawam. Call Tony CARS WWW.GREYHOUND (413)348-3418 OR GO TO FOR RENT WorkSmall done Engine at your Repair. home. FREE TOWING OPTIONS.ORG SERVER - BEER BOOTH for up- CARS WWW.GREYHOUND coming Brimfield Flea Market. Show- Work FREEdone PICKUP at your OF home. FAST SERVICE SERVER - BEER BOOTH for up- FREE TOWING OPTIONS.ORG date July 13th-18th. Call 413-478- CASH PAID AS IS coming Brimfield Flea Market. Show- ALL REAL ESTATE advertised UNWANTEDFREE LAWN PICKUP EQUIPMENT OF FAST SERVICE 6964 or 413-519-3321. All real estate advertising in this date July 13th-18th. Call 413-478- herein is subject to the Federal Fair CALLCASH PAIDOR TEXT AS IS ALL REAL ESTATE advertised newspaper is subject to the Federal CallUNWANTED Mike LAWN(413) EQUIPMENT 348-7967 6964 or 413-519-3321. Housing Act, which makes it illegal to FairAll realHousing estate Act ofadvertising 1968, which in makes this 413-219-6839 THE EASTERN HAMPDEN herein is subject to the Federal Fair CALL OR TEXT advertise “any preference, limitation, or itnewspaper illegal to isadvertise subject anyto thepreference, Federal Call Mike (413) 348-7967 COUNTY VETERAN’S SERVICE Housing Act, which makes it illegal to Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes 413-219-6839 THE EASTERN HAMPDEN discrimination because of race, color, limitation or discrimination based on DISTRICT is seeking a Veteran’s advertise “any preference, limitation, or it illegal to advertise any preference, COUNTY VETERAN’S SERVICE religion, sex, handicap, familial status, race, color, religion, sex, handicap, Service Officer. Contact Richard R. discrimination because of race, color, familiallimitation status or discrimination (number of children based and on DISTRICT is seeking a Veteran’s or national origin, or intention to make Green for job description (413)566- religion, sex, handicap, familial status, orrace, pregnancy), color, religion, national sex,origin, handicap, ancestry, Service Officer. Contact Richard R. any such preference, limitation, or dis- familial status (number of children and 0028 x101 or national origin, or intention to make age, marital status, or any intention to Green for job description (413)566- crimination.” We will not knowingly ac- or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, any such preference, limitation, or dis- make any such preference, limitation or 0028 x101 cept any advertising for real estate age, marital status, or any intention to crimination.” We will not knowingly ac- discrimination. which is in violation of the law. 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Our readers are hereby EARLY COMMERCIAL an equal opportunity basis. informedany advertising that all for dwellings real estate advertising that is in dwellings advertised are available on thisviolation newspaper of the law. are Our available readers on are an hereby equal COMMERCIALRENTALS an equal opportunity basis. opportunityinformed that basis. all dwellings To complain advertising about in CHICOPEE TOWNHOUSE DU- this newspaper are available on an equal PLEX 2 bedroom, 4 Room, Finished discrimination call The Department of RENTALS CHICOPEE TOWNHOUSE DU- Housingopportunity and basis.Urban DevelopmentTo complain “ aboutHUD” DEADLINES COMMERCIAL STORAGE Basement, Deck, All Appliances, No PLEX 2 bedroom, 4 Room, Finished toll-freediscrimination at 1-800-669-9777. call The Department For the N.E. of SPACE ON THE GRANBY/ Pets $1250/Month. (413)594-2600 Housing and Urban Development “ HUD” DEADLINES COMMERCIAL STORAGE Basement, Deck, All Appliances, No area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll BELCHERTOWN LINE. New con- In observance of the 4th of July, SPACE ON THE GRANBY/ freetoll-free number at 1-800-669-9777. for the hearing Forimpaired the N.E. is struction, Approx. 600sf with 11’.6” ceil- Pets $1250/Month. (413)594-2600 BELCHERTOWN LINE. New con- area,1-800-927-9275. call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll In observance of the 4th of July, ings. 10’ wide by 9’ high garage door free number for the hearing impaired is struction, Approx. 600sf with 11’.6” ceil- the Classifieds have an and a single pedestrian door. Parking 1-800-927-9275. ings. 10’ wide by 9’ high garage door lot is paved. $475/month. 12 month the Classifieds have an and a single pedestrian door. Parking EARLY AD DEADLINE. minimum lease. Call (413)315-1614 Post your job openings lot is paved. $475/month. 12 month EARLY AD DEADLINE. minimum lease. Call (413)315-1614 inPost our classifiedsyour job openings section. 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LEGAL NOTICE be obtained from: them to: DIVORCE SUMMONS Court Rule 411. Date: June 1, 2021 CITY OF HOLYOKE Chi Wong James M. Lavelle, Manager BY PUBLICATION You are hereby summoned Rosemary A. Saccomani GAS & ELECTRIC Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. AND MAILING and required to serve upon: Register of Probate DEPARTMENT 99 Suffolk St. 99 Suffolk St. To the Defendant: Luz Y Lopez 06/18/2021 30 WATER ST. OLD Holyoke, MA 01040 Holyoke, MA 01040 The Plaintiff has filed a 837 State Street STEAM PLANT ROOF (413) 536-9308 06/18/2021 Complaint for Divorce re­quest- No. 504 NOTICE OF REPLACEMENT [email protected] ing that the Court grant Springfield, MA 01109 PUBLIC AUCTION Sealed bids for furnishing The right is hereby reserved Commonwealth of a divorce for Irretrievable your answer, if any, on or Swinging Bridges Auction the above will be received by to reject any or all bids, or to Massachusetts Breakdown. before 08/19/2021. If you fail Company, Lic #2755 will hold Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. accept any bid that in the opin- The Trial Court The Complaint is on file at to do so, the court will proceed a Public Auction on July 3, until 2:00 p.m. July 8, 2021 ion of the Manager may be for Hampden Probate and the Court. to the hearing and adjudica- 2021 at 9 a.m. Unclaimed at the Office of the Manager, the best interest of the City of Family Court An Automatic Restrain­ing tion of this action. You are also items to be sold at Pawn 99 Suffolk St., Holyoke, MA Holyoke. 50 State Street Order has been entered in this required to file a copy of your Depot Inc., 448 Appleton 01040, at which time the bids Please mark sealed Springfield, MA 01103 matter preventing you from answer, if any, in the office of St., Holyoke, MA 01040. will be publicly opened and envelopes “30 Water St. Docket No. HD20D0910DR taking any action which would the Register of this Court 20% buyers fee, 6.25% read. Old Steam Plant Roof Luz Y Lopez vs. negatively impact the current WITNESS, Hon. Barbara MA sales tax. Additional information may Replacement” and address Divani Lopez financial status of either party. M Hyland, First Justice of this 06/18, 06/25/2021 SEE Supple­mental Probate Court.

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The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 18, 2021 • 11 Get your green thumbs in gear right here! Let's Garden

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