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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 Holyoke grads beat the heat By Shelby Macri [email protected]

HOLYOKE – The Holyoke High School North Campus graduation ceremony took place on Sunday, June 6 and more than 250 seniors completed their high school journey and received their diplomas. The weather on Sunday was bright and sunny without a cloud in the sky, causing a very hot day for the graduates, staff, and attendees of the graduation ceremony. Acting Mayor Terence Murphy opted out of giving his speech so the passing of diplomas could start and the ceremony would be one step closer Graduates Zariah Figueroa and Ashanti Ridley. Photo by David Henry to ending. Since the heat was beating down on all in attendance Murphy wanted get peo- Dean Technical ple out of the sun as quickly as possible and didn’t want to add to the length of the ceremony, celebrates graduation making him the most valuable speaker of the day. HOLYOKE – Last Friday and vocational programs offered Berrios was the leading afternoon, the Dean Technical at the school. It was attended example of perseverance as campus celebrated its gradua- by the acting mayor, superinten- he continued to sing and belt tion ceremony with a short event dent, and other dignitaries. Due out notes regardless of the fin- right on campus in the gymnasi- to the uncertain weather, it was icky microphone, which was um. The event featured 39 grad- necessary to move the ceremony William Alicea points out toward his family and friends after receiving uates of the various technical indoors. See HHS, page 10 his diploma. Photo by Shelby Macri Persistence in spite of pandemic theme of HCC Commencement

HOLYOKE – Holyoke “There is no question that vators, our family, our commu- Community College celebrated the last 18 months have been nity, and our world.” the classes of 2020 and 2021 difficult and the losses have In his speech, Gutiérrez, on Saturday, June 5, with a vir- been profound,” Royal said. HCC associate professor of tual Commencement ceremo- “The time that was taken from Spanish and Latinx Studies, ny in which speakers stressed you was beyond your control. invoked wisdom from “mi guel- the challenges presented by the What you take from it, however, ita María” – his grandmother COVID-19 pandemic and the that is up to you.” – who always said, “Pórtate fortitude of graduates who over- Keynote speeches were bien.” The literal translation of came them. delivered by two members that expression is “behave well,” “You have accomplished of the HCC faculty: Raúl but Gutiérrez said it took him something amazing during one Gutiérrez, of Holyoke, recipi- many years to understand what of the most significant times in ent of the 2021 Elaine Marieb she really meant. our world’s history,” President Faculty Chair for Teaching “For me now, pórtate Christina Royal said in her Excellence; and Vanessa bien is to carry yourself with introductory remarks. “It is Martinez, of Holyoke, recipi- compassion, love and soidari- my great pleasure to share this ent of the 2020 Elaine Marieb ty toward humanity,” Gutiérrez moment with you, a moment Faculty Chair for Teaching said. “Don’t fake empathy. Live that celebrates not only an Excellence. it! When you learn and embrace important milestone in your Holyoke Community College celebrated commencement exercises last Martínez, professor that you are sharing the world lives, but the resilience and Saturday afternoon. Submitted photo Anthropology and coordinator with other humans, you will determination you have demon- of the HCC Honors Program, truly succeed!” strated through a truly unbeliev- ulatory messages, and a virtual ing class. encouraged graduates to engage “To the graduates of 2020 able time.” procession of graduates. “I believe the classes of their passions, find like-minded and 2021,” he said, “you will be “There were high moments HCC Commencement 2020 and 202 will be recorded souls, and then “take action,” to remembered as the class of the and low moments, and a whole was cancelled in 2020 after the in HCC history as two of the turn those passions into projects pandemic. I challenge you to lot of uncertain moments,” she pandemic forced the college to most extraordinary,” said Royal. to help improve their commu- strive for change. For the next said, “But you kept going, and transition to remote instruction. “In the midst of earning your nities. chapter of you life, I challenge that is why you are here today.” Although the 703 members of degree, you had to pivot to com- “You are more than just you to show up, speak up and The live-streamed event, the class of 2020 received their pletely different modes of learn- survivors of a pandemic,” she stand up in all of your commu- broadcast on the HCC website diplomas last year, they did not ing. And you did so successful- said, “ustedes son nuestros nities and in all of your endeav- and the college’s social media receive an official public recog- ly. You faced uncertainty with soñadores, nuestros innova- ors – simply GIVE! If everyone channels, featured pre-record- nition until Saturday, where they compassion and perseverance, dores, nuestra familia, nuestra ‘se portara bien’ like my gand- ed faculty and student speeches, were hailed alongside the 767 and you pushed forward with comunidad y nuestro mundo – musical performances, congrat- members of this year’s graduat- relentless spirit.” you are our dreamers, our inno- See HCC, page 10 ◗ In The News Business group shares keys to success

By Shelby Macri [email protected]

HOLYOKE – City officials hosted a listening session partnered with Entrepreneurship-for-All, gathering nine business leaders to talk about their business. The EforAll program accelerates economic and social impact in communities through inclusive entrepreneurship, it helps communities nationwide and the with a main office in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Executive Director of EforAll in Holyoke Tessa Murphy-Romboletti co-hosted the event and brought staff members Gabriella Candelario and Jayne Melendez. EforAll offers programs for people wanting to start a business of any kind, they can help with funding and finding appropriate sources for funding; as well as showing business leaders book keeping, how to advertise, keeping up social media, connecting to the right lawyers, and more. The nine business leaders that EforAll mentor and local business owner EforAll members Isaias Rosario and Juan Paper City Clothing Company owner Katy attended spoke about the help that the Hope Ross Gibaldi speaks in front of other Vasquez listen to Nicole Ortiz speak. Moonan talks about her business and the EforAll program has given them, espe- members Sandra Rubio, Tessa Murphy- Photos by Shelby Macri program. cially after COVID-19 and the pandemic Romboletti, and Gabriella Candelario. that ensued. Holyoke,” said Murphy. “I’m trying to Murphy-Romboletti, Gibaldi is now a Acting Mayor Terence Murphy said Holyoke as much as hearing about the get you guys as much attention as pos- Community Engagement Manager the listening session was a chance to tell EforAll program. sible. You’ll have a chance to talk about at Valley Venture Mentors. Through the community about the businesses in “Thank you for your commitment in your business and what you do, promote EforAll Gibaldi was able to receive fund- your business and talk about EforAll.” ing and grants, allowing her to but need- Murphy-Romboletti said EforAll is ed equipment that she still uses to this to help people start up their business and day. make sure they have the right connec- Another business leader that spoke tions, setting them up to be successful. about the helpful access to funding that EforAll offers programs and classes for EforAll provides was Sandra Rubio of people wanting to start their own busi- Totally Baked 413; a cafe and bakery in ness, they also give business leaders Holyoke. They serve breakfast, lunch, access to a mentor or three to help them and baked sweets along with custom in their journey. Each business leader made cakes and pastries. present spoke about the help, access, and Rubio spoke about how fund- bond they have with their mentors from ing from EforAll helped her to buy a EforAll; many businesses had taken a bigger mixer, allowing her to increase class and were in a cohort in 2019. the amount and time of product output; Their mentors kept in contact with which helped her business overall. Rubio them throughout last year and the pan- said the shop recently opened custom demic, helping and connecting in any cake orders as more and more weddings JOIN US FOR way they could; each leader expressed are being planned, she’s receiving an A REE EMINAR their thanks for the mentors they con- influx of requests after making one post F S nected with due to EforAll. Murphy- to the community and she’s grateful for Romboletti mentioned that while helping that. Paying for Retirement business leaders is the main part of the Others spoke about funding, like job she enjoys, the fact that the business Isaias Rosario of Infused Element, a Featured Speaker leaders are also community leaders is start-up company that would offer can- Joseph L. Roche: President of The Roche Associates, Inc. what makes the program and the people nabis infused products that are locally who take it that much better in Murphy-Notes: made and sold in the city. Rosario also Wednesday, June 23rd or Thursday, June 24th Romboletti’s eyes. hopes the sell some products to other K

One example of this is Hope Ross localNA retail stores to further help the 12:00pm-1:30pm (lunch will be served) Gibaldi co-owner of Learn in Motion. It businesses in the community. He men-

4:30pm-6:00pm (dinner will be served) is a program to help kids to get active,Y tioned that while cannabis is a booming Select the session that works best for you. socialize, and practice life skills. They industryNA currently and the community is offer different programs like sport class- interested in it, it can be very difficult to M Join us for a free seminar and learn: es, enrichment programming, training/ getNA funding and start-up money but that counseling, and community events. EforAll has helped to point him in the

• Ways to make your money last in retirement C NA Murphy-Romboletti is a graduateColors and right direction. • Strategies to better plan for long term care expenses former facilitator of another entrepre- “I signed up for the program on the • When to downsize and why now may be the best time neurship program in Holyoke called last day about two hours before they SPARK. When the program ended, she closed, a few hours later I got the call to sell your home for the highest price joined EforAll as a mentor and found • The cost of staying at home vs. moving to a retirement another mentoring group through See BUSINESS, page 3 community Kindly RSVP at www.RSVPDayBrookVillage.org or call Lynn at 413-538-7551 by June 16th.

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2 • JUNE 11, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Mayoral candidate proposes ‘clean government’ pledge HOLYOKE – Mayoral Candidate dollar cannabis manufacturing industry them to local charities. our public safety, and our city’s infra- Mike Sullivan calls on all Holyoke may- that is rapidly emerging in our city, there “Alex Morse and his campaign team structure. I will not let that happen in a oral candidates to join him and publicly are out-of-state interests looking to buy took campaign donations from special Sullivan administration – and will not pledge to reject all campaign contribu- influence in the Mayor’s office. I am interest groups from as far away as New take any cannabis or special interest tions from outside special interests that calling on all the candidates for Mayor York, Washington DC and California. group money, period.” are now trying to buy influence with next to pledge their support for ‘clean gov- These special interest groups bought Sullivan says his team reviewed Mayor. ernment’ in this campaign and reject any Alex Morse’s time and attention – which campaign contributions he may have Sullivan said, “As we prepare for special interest money from outside our is why he never had time to work on taken in the past as a City Councilor upwards of 2,500 new jobs coming to region, and if they have taken these con- Holyoke’s pressing issues – from our from outside interests and all that money Holyoke to support the multi-million tributions to either return them or donate school system, our local economy, was donated to local Holyoke charities.

Summer learning and extended year Freedom Credit Union programming begins Tuesday, July 6 HOLYOKE – The Summer All students eligible for Extended partners with food bank Learning Academies, ¡Somos School Year (ESY) services, per their SPRINGFIELD – Freedom Credit abilities to lead healthy and meaningful Exploradores! are high-quality, fun, IEPs, can register at the above link. Union is collecting cash donations at lives. engaging, and FREE learning opportu- Please register by June 1st to avoid its 11 branches throughout the region Based on the donations received nities for HPS Students in rising grades transportation delays. to benefit The Food Bank of Western in their previous fiscal year, the Food 1-8. All academies are offered in-person Contact your child’s Special Massachusetts, which leads the fight Bank of Western Massachusetts was with some remote options. Programs Education Team Leader (ETL) with against food insecurity throughout able to provide the equivalent of 12.3 start July 6 and Aug. 9. Register your questions. If you are unsure who to con- Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and million meals, a significant increase student and visit our summer learning tact, please reach out to Jill Hughes to Berkshire counties. They are accepting over previous years. webpage for more information. help connect you. donations through Saturday, July 31. “You don’t need to donate a lot to “Food insecurity is more prevalent make a difference—any amount helps than you might expect,” said Freedom to make a significant impact in ensur- Credit Union President Glenn Welch. ing that your neighbors have enough Lifeguard training and recertification “More than 100,000 people across the to eat,” added Welch. “A $1 donation region’s four counties are in need of to the food bank can actually provide classes available June 24 - 29 support, especially as we all continue to up to four meals for those in need. We recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. can all work together to create a hun- The Chicopee Parks Department Deadline to register is Monday June As an institution, we are proud to raise ger-free western Massachusetts.” is holding an American Red Cross 14th. awareness and funds to help the food Throughout the months of June and lifeguard certification classes at the Lifeguard Recertification class is bank provide for those in need.” July, Freedom Credit Union employ- Chicopee Comp High School Pool. being offered. The classes will take place Since 1982, The Food Bank of ees and members, as well as the com- Classes will be held Thurs., June 24 on Wednesday June 30th, Thursday July Western Massachusetts has helped pro- munity at large, are invited to make -Tues., June 29 from (8 a.m. – 3 p.m). 1st & Friday July 2 (8A M. – 3 PM.) at vide much needed food to area resi- monetary donations in support of this Participants must attend all class- the Chicopee Comp Pool. Costs: $160/ dents. They source their products from cause at any Freedom branch. All funds es. This course will include certifica- Resident $165/Non-Resident. Deadline donations and then supply it to partic- collected during this time will direct- tion in Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED to register is today Tuesday, June 15th. ipating pantries, meal sites and shel- ly benefit The Food Bank of Western (Automated External Defibrillator) All participants for both classes ters throughout the region. Their work Massachusetts. and Community First Aid. This is a must take a pre-skills test to be officially allows individuals, families, seniors, A Freedom branch is located in blended class and will consist of nine enrolled into the class. The Pool test will children, veterans and people with dis- Chicopee at 1976 Memorial Dr. hours online and in person training. take place on Tuesday June 16th. 4:30 Participants must be 16 years of age on – 6:30Pm. at the CCHS pool. For more or before the end of the course. The Cost info or to register log on to www.chicop- is $260/Resident $265/Non-resident. eerec.com City garden tour planned Murphy-Romboletti said they are HOLYOKE – There will be a release form upon pickup of their map BUSINESS, from page 2 working to create some sort of group Holyoke Garden Tour held on Saturday, and wristband. Some areas have uneven and filled out information to start class- business program, and they are working June 19. It’s a self-tour and costs $15 footing and steps. There will be eight es. And I don’t think I missed a single with the Chamber of Commerce for a to participate and will run from 10 gardens to view. Six are flower and class,” Rosario said. “It motivates you to beautification of downtown, more trash a.m. to 3 p.m. You can pick up a map woodland gardens and two are vegeta- do your business and it accelerates your receptacles available on the street to help and a wrist bracelet from the Gateway ble gardens. Gateway City Arts is locat- business step by step.” with littering, and more public safety in City Arts anytime between 9:45 a.m. ed at 92 Race Street. Aside from the help in funding busi- the area. Ortiz and Murphy-Romboletti and 1 p.m. You can bike or drive the ness leaders spoke highly of their men- want to put the work into creating down- garden tour and you must follow all tors, and expressed that their mentors town a destination place for the city, and current Massachusetts state COVID- are their favorite outcome from EforAll bring more attention and tourism to that 19 protocols when you are on any aside from their successful business. side of town. garden premises. If there is inclement Co-owners of 413 Family Fitness Juan Murphy said the mayor’s office is weather, the tour will be moved back and Elise Vasquez spoke highly of their always accepting people and his door a week to Saturday, June 26. For more mentors, with Juan mentioning that they is always open; while he wonders when information, go to www.eventbrite. called their mentor last week and will he’ll start meeting with people and do com. Participants will sign a liability be calling again soon. The mentors cre- other work he recognizes that hearing ate a bond with business leaders, with from the public and trying to find a way one leader saying that their mentor was to help them; is what the position of there through everything and attend- mayor is about. ed the grand opening, also telling their Other businesses in attendance were mentee to invite them to their wedding. Alex Saldana of Star Dancers Unity, a dance studio in the city providing low-in- CASH PAID Another business leader who raved about their mentor was Crave Food Truck and come families affordable after school restaurant owner Nicole Ortiz. environment. One that is safe and where Ortiz said she signed up for EforAll kids can enhance their dancing, meet HAMPSHIRE TOWING specifically because she wanted to open new friends, and stay active. Liam a food truck and had an idea of this busi- Malone of UAC Holyoke also attended, Time To Clean Up Your Property! ness. speaking about the Uprising Agricultural “EforAll really helped me, especial- Cooperative; a hydroponic vegetable FOR UNWANTED VEHICLES ly the mentors, they’ve helped me a lot producer. Malone has a commitment to & EQUIPMENT and I can call on them anytime I need co-op values of community enrichment to this day,” Ortiz said. “I would have and aims to promote hydroponic grow- Trucks • Vans • Cars • Trailers opened a food truck no matter what but ing through innovative uses of vertical FREE REMOVAL ANYWHERE IN THE PIONEER VALLEY I don’t know if I’d even be open today if designs. I hadn’t had the support and encourage- The listening session was covered by OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Holyoke Media so that people at home ment from EforAll.” After successful- Sight unseen We go to you and ly opening her food truck and having it could listen in on the benefits of EforAll, people who are interested in hearing complete auto/truck make a cash offer become a big hit in the community Ortiz on your eye sore opened a restaurant and isn’t done there. the whole listening session can go to $50 Murphy-Romboletti commended Ortiz Holyoke Media at https://holyokeme- dia.org and people can also learn more Call 24 hours a day 413-534-5373 as a community leader as she wants to Hampshire Towing is also a full service towing and recovery company anywhere! help create a program for High Street and about programs and the general outlook downtown Holyoke. of EforAll at https://eforall.org. NO BOATS, NO CAMPERS, TRAILERS OR RV’S

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 11, 2021 • 3 ◗ In The News Homework House announces summer program for children HOLYOKE – It’s once again time for weeks, the program will focus on helping going into Grade 6th – 8th. Children Homework House serves children, summer fun and learning at Homework young readers develop and improve their will be welcomed to an engaging litera- ages 6 to 12, from the Holyoke Public House’s Summer Readers and Leaders basic literacy skills in small groups with cy routine in the morning, and then aca- Schools. Since its beginning, it has Program. This year’s program will credentialed reading teachers. Children demic and career readiness activities in offered free tutoring and mentoring. begin on Tuesday, July 6, and will end will be guided in group and individual- the afternoon which will include explor- Today, it offers services from three differ- on Friday, Aug. 6. The program will run ized literacy activities every morning. atory college and career preparation as ent locations in Holyoke. Tutors, many each week Monday through Friday from Afternoons will be filled with fun sum- well as virtual meetings with college stu- of who are volunteers from local colleges 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to all chil- mer activities, indoors and outdoors such dents. This program will be offered at and the community, provide individual- dren who will be entering 2nd-5th grades as arts & crafts, cooperation games, board Homework House’s site at 485 Appleton ized instruction to strengthen children’s and is free to all who attend. Breakfast games, and computer time. Weekly trips Street, Holyoke. educational learning and retention. and lunch are included. to the library and field trips will round out Both programs include breakfast, To register for the program Summer Readers and Leaders will the summer. lunch, and a snack - critically import- or for more info, please call 413- take place at Homework House, 340 Homework House will also offer a ant at a time when many of the children 887-2012 or email HHstaff@ Chestnut Street in Holyoke. Over the five new middle school program for those would otherwise go hungry. HomeworkHouseHolyoke.org.

COVID-19 testing extended Department of Children and HOLYOKE — Free “Stop the Drivers are asked to enter the cam- Spread” COVID-19 testing at Holyoke pus from Homestead Avenue, turn left Community College has been extended onto the Campus Road and proceed to Families seeks volunteers through September, according to the parking lot H (or to parking lot M after REGION – Volunteers are need- member of the three-person panels that Holyoke Board of Health. June 1). There are signs and parking ed from Western Massachusetts to help make these decisions. Drive-through testing at HCC is attendants on site to help guide traffic. review cases involving children who are Foster Care Reviews typically last conducted six days a week in park- The HCC testing site is open placed in the custody of the state. 30 to 90 minutes and are being con- ing lot H near the western entrance to Monday, Wednesday, Friday and The Foster Care Review Unit makes ducted remotely during the pandem- the Donahue Building on the college’s Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and decisions regarding children who are ic. Volunteers need to be 18 years or main campus, 303 Homestead Ave. Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to placed in foster care for six months or older and must participate in pre-ser- However, effective June 1, test- 7 p.m. longer, assessing how well their needs vice training that is currently being ing will move to Parking Lot M by Testing is free to all Massachusetts are being met and what progress has conducted remotely. For an application the Bartley Center for Athletics & residents and conducted on a first- been made toward establishing them and further information, please contact Recreation on the opposite side of come, first-serve basis. There are no in a permanent living situation. A Lashanda Stone at Lashanda.Stone@ campus. appointments and no referral is nec- Volunteer from the Community is one Mass.Gov. Wait times for tests are not nearly essary. Turnaround time for results is as long as they used to be, according to typically four days or fewer. site administrators, with only a hand- Testing may sometimes be can- ful of vehicles lined up at the busiest celled due to inclement weather. Be School enrollment now open times. sure to visit the Holyoke Board of HCC has been serving as a “Stop Health website for up-to-date informa- HOLYOKE – Do you have a child Enrollment Center at (413) 534-2000, the Spread” drive-through testing site tion on cancellations: who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1? It’s option 1 to help you get started with your since last Auguest to help reduce the https://www.holyoke.org/depart- time to enroll in kindergarten. child’s placement and enrollment forms. spread of COVID-19. ments/board-of-health Enrollment forms are now online. Learn more. Visit www.enrollholyoke.com to start the Dual Language Program. We still enrollment process for your child. If you have spaces available for Spanish- need any assistance, call (413) 534-2000, speaking and bilingual students entering option 1. preschool through seventh grade. You Preschool Program. We also have can learn more about the program in this Planning Board gives approval full-day and half-day openings in video. Contactthe Enrollment Center for for Farr Alpaca Mill plan our Preschool Program. Contact the more information. HOLYOKE – The Holyoke to construct 76 one-bedroom and 12 Planning Board recently gave site plan two-bedroom apartments. The project Free lunch for veterans begins June 1 approval to Winn Development for their is utilizing federal and state historic tax AGAWAM – A free lunch for vet- Massachusetts, to provide these meals. plan to construct 88 residential units credits along with housing tax credits. erans (plus one guest) will be served Building Bridges luncheons are offered on in the former Farr Alpaca Mill com- Next to the Holyoke Police Station and on a monthly basis beginning Tuesday, a monthly basis in other local communi- plex at 216 Appleton Street. The proj- across the street from Holyoke Heritage June 1 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at ties as well. For more information, please ect is a partnership between Winn and State Park, this project will compliment St. David’s Episcopal Church, 699 visit https://www.buildingbridgeswma. the Holyoke Redevelopment Authority. other redevelopment projects in the Springfield St, Feeding Hills. Future lun- com. Please help us spread the word to Winn has a stellar reputation in the con- area including the Massachusetts Green cheons will be held on the first Tuesday of veterans, families, and friends in our com- version of historic properties into mod- High-Performance Computing Center every month (same location and time). munity. It is our pleasure to serve you! ern housing and will invest $35 million and HCC Culinary Arts Institute. The Agawam Lions Club is For more information on the Agawam pleased to partner with the Building Lions Club and our upcoming community Bridges Veterans Initiative, a program events and service projects, please visit us WSU to offer SAT Online Summer of the Episcopal Diocese of Western on Facebook or at www.agawamlions.org. Institute for high school students HCC celebrates nursing graduates WESTFIELD —Westfield State well on the exam. Students receive an HOLYOKE – Holyoke Community because of ongoing COVID-19 restric- University will offer multiple sessions in-depth review of the exam content, College celebrated the graduation of 43 tions, HCC celebrated the graduates of of its SAT Online Summer Institute for strategies for improving their scores, and students from its Associate in Science in HCC’s ASN program virtually. Earlier high school students, starting June 14. a comprehensive study plan. Nursing degree program on Thursday, in the day, however, students stopped by In partnership with Educational The cost of the SAT Online Summer May 27. HCC’s Center for Health Education & Testing Consultants Inc., the SAT Online Institute is $499, which includes all The students were recognized during Simulation to receive their pins and can- Summer Institute provides 20 hours of books and materials as well as access a virtual pinning ceremony during which dles and celebrate in person with nursing live, online instruction offered in multi- to online resources through the end of they were formally inducted into the faculty and staff. ple formats, including a condensed two- the year. For more information, con- health care field as soon-to-be registered The graduates, many of whom are week session. Multiple sessions will be tact Brandon Fredette at bfredette@ nursing professionals. During a tradi- already working, will not sit for their held, making it convenient for students westfield.ma.edu or 413-572-8033. To tional pinning ceremony, new nursing exams before becoming licensed as reg- to choose the time and format that works register online for any of the available graduates light candles, receive their istered nurses. Holyoke students gradu- best for them to study and develop the sessions, visit www.westfield.ma.edu/ nursing pin from a registered nurse, and ating included: Shaun Connor, Brianna essential test-taking skills needed to do testprep. recite the Nightingale Pledge. This year, Ecklin-Fournier, Mildred Lefebvre

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4 • JUNE 11, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Obituary ◗ Feeding Hills store offering James Arthur Ubertalli HOLYOKE – James many volunteer capacities Arthur Ubertalli peacefully including Sunday School vaccines for ages 12 to 15 departed this life Thursday, teacher and deacon of the QUINCY – Stop & Shop, in con- the Pfizer vaccine to our customers as May 27, 2021 at his home Second Congregational junction with the U.S. Department young as twelve years of age to help with his family by his side. Church, fire commission- of Health & Human Services (HHS), protect members of the community Born in Holyoke, er, youth hockey coach and today announced that select pharma- against COVID-19.” Massachusetts, November scoutmaster of Troop 670 cy locations across the Northeast are Written consent from a parent or 4, 1928, the son of James where he mentored many now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vac- guardian is required for a trained and “Jack” and Christine Eagle Scouts. He was also cines in addition to existing supply trusted Stop & Shop pharmacist to (Demers) Ubertalli, he a lifelong sports fan and of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson administer the Pfizer vaccine to any- attended Holyoke Public enjoyed some glory as vaccine, which have been available one aged 12 to 18. Additionally, Stop Schools and Williston Academy, and starting center for Holyoke High football in Stop & Shop Pharmacy locations & Shop will require patients under 16 earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in and Williston Academy where he was since January 2021. On May 12, the to be accompanied by a parent, legal Entomology from the University of part of the school’s celebrated undefeat- CDC authorized expanded use of the guardian, or authorized representative Massachusetts - Amherst. While worked team, the first in fifty years. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to individ- to be vaccinated. ing in Atlanta as a technical advisor for In retirement, he spent time oil uals 12 and older, and United States In December, Stop & Shop Orkin Exterminating, he met his wife, painting WWII aircraft and birds, read- PREP Acts authorizes Stop & Shop’s announced a partnership with the Barbara. The young couple lived in ing voluminous historical accounts on qualified pharmacists to administer U.S. Department of Health & Human Texas for a few years where they devel- the American Civil War and WWll and vaccines to this expanded age group. Services (HHS) to be among the first oped a life-long passion for Mexican traveling with his family annually to In addition to the Moderna and COVID-19 vaccine providers, mak- food, music and culture. Jim and his Disneyworld and other far-flung desti- Johnson & Johnson vaccines, custom- ing the shot available to its customers young family returned to New England nations. ers can now walk in or schedule an across the Northeast. The coronavirus where he continued his work in ento- Jim will be remembered by the appointment on Stop & Shop’s web- vaccine is being administered at no mology as a manager for Terminix lives he touched for his warm kindness, site to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vac- out-of-pocket cost. Industries. He also worked as a gradu- gentle sense of humor and keen inter- cine at select locations, though avail- During immunization, custom- ate entomologist serving the Baystate est in learning and sharing what he had ability for walk-ins will be determined ers will be required to wear PPE and Medical System Environmental Services learned. by store supply levels. Stop & Shop’s pharmacists will be equipped with team as educator, technician and lecturer He leaves behind his beloved wife over 250 pharmacy locations are cur- masks, gloves, and face shields. The and retiring in 2003. of 65 years, Barbara, his daughter Donna rently offering Pfizer, Moderna or pharmacy team utilizes the same thor- The call to serve led Jim to join Lee and son Jimmy and daughter-in-law Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vac- ough disinfection protocols for all the U.S. Army ROTC while a student Harriet, his grandchildren Sophia and cines. Vaccine availability varies by patients, disinfecting and sanitizing at UMass. He was a tank commander George, his brother Don, nieces Linda store, and customers should visit the between each patient to ensure the headed to Korea when the Pentagon and JoAnne and nephew Jack. Stop & Shop COVID-19 website at health & safety for all patients. recruited him, because of his entomolog- Exceptional in his humility, passion- www.stopandshop.com/covid-vaccine Flu, pneumonia, shingles and ical expertise, to be a technical advisor ately proud and loyal to his friends and for information on specific vaccine other immunizations are current- for the Army Medical Services Corps. family, he will be dearly missed. availability near them. ly available to customers at all Stop Jim served in the Army Reserves for 28 A Funeral Home Service was held “Stop & Shop has been proud to & Shop Pharmacy locations. To find years, rising to the rank of Lieutenant for Jim on Friday, June 4 at 9:30 a.m. in support our communities through- your nearest Stop & Shop pharma- Colonel. Among the many leadership the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 out the pandemic, most recently by cy, visit www.stopandshop.com/phar- positions he held, he was most proud Northampton Street, Holyoke followed administering the COVID-19 vac- macy. For more information on Stop of his role on the faculty of The United by Committal with Military Honors at 11 cine,” said Katie Thornell, Director of & Shop’s rollout of the COVID-19 States Army Command and General Staff a.m. in the Chapel of the Massachusetts Pharmacy Operations at Stop & Shop. vaccine, visit www.stopandshop.com/ College in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main “We are excited to begin providing covid-vaccine. the renowned graduate military college. Street, Agawam. Calling hours were held In recent years, he found immense pride on Thursday, June 3 from 4 to 7 p.m. and camaraderie with a new band of In lieu of flowers, gifts may be brothers at the American Legion Post made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in 351 and served as District Historian. memory of James A. Ubertalli to sup- His quiet affability and keen sense port cancer research and patient care at Summer concerts are back of humor earned him many friends. Jim Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box GRANBY – The Friends of the ments and bug spray. Remember to was proud of his hometown, Holyoke, 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via www. Granby Elderly are bringing back its observe all COVID-19 restrictions that and was called upon and gladly served in jimmyfund.org/gift. free Summer Concert Series. are applicable. To start the three Concert Series The Friends of Granby Elderly, OBITUARY POLICY: Turley Publications offers the Old Country Road Band with Inc. is a non-profit organization and its two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death DEATH NOTICE Director Ron Jackson on June 15. main purpose is to provide support and Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and On July 20, the Dan Kane Singers entertainment for the Granby Council funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, UBERTALLI, will impress with their talented voic- of Aging adult population and sur- costing $89, which allows families to publish extended JAMES ARTHUR es and Aug. 17 the great Johnny and rounding areas . death notice information of their own choice and may the Flashbacks will finish the concert The Concert Series is supported by Died: May 27, 2021 include a photograph. 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Poetry Corner Guest Column HOLYOKE the Be Different, A Wilderness Experience Sun The Sun is published every Friday Be Yourself By Ken Blanchard Faith experience. Whatever our particular by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Matters wilderness experience may be, it’s Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. by Thomas J. Kennedy love to get away and connect with a challenging time during which we Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax God through nature. Nothing beats being endure trials and tests. We may feel discour- (413) 289-1977. Be different, be yourself Iout deep in the woods, by a waterfall or aged, because all the pleasant things of life PATRICK H. TURLEY True to that creative image a quiet pond, and soaking in the beauty all are taken away, or at least cannot be enjoyed CEO Beyond the mind, heart and soul. around you. That’s my kind of wilderness as they once were. It can be a time of intense KEITH TURLEY Be different. Be yourself. experience. But in Biblical times the wil- spiritual attack. It doesn’t mean we’re doing President derness wasn’t considered a place of rest anything wrong – it just means we are being Be different, be yourself – it was considered a dangerous place, full brought to a time of God-ordained testing. INTERIM EDITOR Draw on your dancing dreams; Greg Scibelli of unpleasantness. For example, after the It’s a learning experience. [email protected] Where night and day meet Israelites crossed the Sea, God had them Even during our wilderness experiences, in moon sun’s lapping waters, wander in the wilderness for 40 years. It God is still with us. Jesus was physically STAFF WRITER Where pulsating skin fills Peter Spotts wasn’t for a relaxing vacation! After Jesus’ weak from exhaustion and hunger, but he [email protected] the warmth of love. baptism, he was tempted in the wilderness stayed strong against temptations by remem- for 40 days. In the story of his baptism, he bering God’s word. Angels helped Jesus. ADVERTISING SALES Some say run when I should walk. Wendy Delcamp Some say speak when I should listen. had a vision of the Holy Spirit descend- Who are the angels that help us during our [email protected] Forget the masters of past nights ing upon him in the appearance of a dove. wilderness experiences? Maybe someone But immediately after that “the Spirit drove happened to say just the right thing to us. SPORTS EDITOR and welcome the dawn of self pride. Greg Scibelli Him into the wilderness.” If at that point the Maybe someone offered up a prayer on our [email protected] For you are different Spirit was still in the form of a little bird, I behalf. Maybe we received the right kind and you should be yourself. imagine it was like a scene out of an Alfred of help at just the right time. Those are all SOCIAL MEDIA Don’t hurt a friend, Hitchcock movie, with the bird pecking at examples of angels that God sends to tend or an environmental end. him and prodding Jesus to get out of there! to our needs. We also need to ask ourselves: @ The Holyoke Sun The scripture says the Spirit “drove” him can we be angels – ministering spirits – to Look beyond the title and see into the wilderness. Some translations say others when they are having a wilderness WEB www.sun.turley.com the being, just a human being ... “immediately the Spirit forced him into the experience? Of course we can! We just For you are different wilderness.” Apparently, the wilderness was need to be aware, to stand ready as a minis- and you should be yourself. a place that even Jesus wouldn’t want to go! tering spirit without being intrusive. People Others first — divine forever. What compels us to go into the wilder- go through wilderness experiences all the ness? What is the Holy Spirit asking us to time. We can tend to needs, and be “angels” www.turley.com that show God is with us always. face in terms of temptations, hardship, or Turley Publications, Inc. cannot difficulty, as Jesus surely faced while he was Think of a wilderness experience you’ve assume liability for the loss of being tested for 40 days in the wilderness? had, or that you are living through now. photographs or other materials submitted for publication. What is “a wilderness experience” for us? Is What is God asking you to face? What can Materials will not be returned it loneliness? Is it illness? Is it the current you learn? As believers, we are called to except upon specific request coronavirus pandemic? A wilderness experi- trust in God, to find peace and strength in when submitted. ence for us may be any or all of these things, the midst of trouble – those wilderness expe- or it could be so many other things. The point riences – and through it all to grow in spir- is, like it was for Jesus, it can be a learning itual maturity in our walk with God. Amen. A Quote Guest Column OF NOTE Will my retirement benefits be cut because of my state pension? “The best way By Russell Gloor SOCIAL ble for Social Security benefits, are contributing to Social Security, be aware that SECURITY affected by a regulation known as the size of the WEP reduction to your Social to predict ear Rusty: I took early retire- MATTERS the Windfall Elimination Provision Security will be smaller for each year over ment at 20 years from the (WEP), which reduces the amount of 20 that you have significant Social Security- your future DLouisiana public school system in your Social Security payment. So, the answer covered earnings. For example, with 21 years 1996. Since then, I have continued to work to your question is yes, your Social Security of Social Security earnings, your WEP reduc- is to in private schools, except for two years in benefit will be reduced as a result of your LA tion would be $371/month; with 25 years public schools. I now have over 20 years in state pension and WEP (your LA retirement of Social Security contributions your WEP create it.” the Social Security system. Are they going to benefit won’t be affected). reduction would be $206/month; and with 30 take money out of my tiny early state retire- The amount of the reduction to your years of Social Security contributions, WEP Abraham ment check or lower my Social Security Social Security benefit will depend upon the would no longer apply. As you can see, the Lincoln check? Is it true I can continue working number of years of “significant’’ earnings WEP reduction to your Social Security ben- and draw Social Security? I have reached you have been contributing to the Social efit decreases proportionally with each year full retirement age - I am 68. Signed: State Security program. With 20 or fewer years of over 20 that you have significant earnings Retiree Social Security-covered earnings, you would and contribute to Social Security, and WEP Letters to the Dear State Retiree: There are 27 US incur the maximum WEP reduction, which is disappears with 30 years of significant Social states (including Louisiana) which, to vary- either a) 50% of your state pension amount, Security earnings. Editor Policy ing degrees, do not require state employees or b) the maximum WEP reduction for your Be aware that WEP will not affect you to contribute to the federal Social Security “eligibility year” (the year you turned 62, until you are collecting both your state pen- Letters to the Editor program. Retirees in those states with a pen- which I believe was 2015). In the case of b), sion and your Social Security benefit, and have a maximum of 350 sion earned while not contributing to Social the maximum WEP reduction to your Social that for each full year you continue to work words. We require writ- Security, and who still earn enough Social Security benefit would be $413/month. ers to include their name, Security credits (from other work) to be eligi- Since you say you have “over 20 years” See SECURITY, page 7 address and phone number in order for our office to authenticate author- ship prior to publication. Late spring questions for the Garden Lady Addresses and phone numbers are not pub- his question came from brown in patches. Do you have a Cutworms lished. Peggy, who gardens in in the guess as to what happened?” Cutworms are a big problem right now. Unsigned or anony- TBelchertown: “I always GaRden I am surmising your plants I have seen many in my own garden. Here mous letters will NOT be enjoy reading your column, and got scalded from the wind and/ is an updated version of answers to a ques- published. finally I got up the nerve to ask or the sun. The intensity of the tion that ran a few years back, figuring you We reserve the right you a question. Last year, and light change from a nearly dark may find it useful. to edit or withhold any for the first time ever, I grew ele- room to outdoors with the wind I ran into my old friend Don at the submissions. Libelous, phant’s ears. Just as you said to on top of that, likely shocked dentist office when this question arose: “I unsubstantiated allega- do, I dug them up before the first the plant. I recommend you cut planted a lot of cabbage a few weeks back tions, personal attacks or frost. They looked so good, sur- Roberta back any foliage that is too far and in the morning I notice that some of the defamation of character McQuaid prisingly, that I kept three of them Turley gone and move the pots to a very plants are cut off, right at the base. What is are not allowed. Publications in pots in a room on the north Columnist protected, shady area. With any doing this? I find it strange that they aren’t Deadline for submis- side of my house where they only hope, the plants will regrow and exactly eaten, just lying there!” sions is Wednesday at received a bit of indirect sunlight each day. you will get some enjoyment out of them The pest you mention is the dreaded noon. I watered them throughout the winter and this summer. When frost threatens, unearth cutworm. There is nothing more disappoint- Please email (pre- they put out some new growth. When the the tubers and store in them in a pot of ing to visit the garden and see the pepper or ferred) letters to the- danger of frost had passed, I brought them vermiculite or wrap in paper and store in broccoli plant that you nurtured indoors for [email protected]. Mailed directly outside of the room they were in, empty pots at fifty degrees. Pre-start them weeks or months chopped down at the soil letters can be sent to The figuring I would harden them off before in a sunny window in late March and gradu- line in a single night and left there to with- Sun, 24 Water Street, planting them in the garden. Before long, ally acclimatize to the outdoors in mid-May. Palmer, MA 01069. however, the leaves yellowed, and turned Good luck! See GARDEN, page 7

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It is then that the moth larvae circle just a few evenings. Cutworm collars from page 6 GARDEN, from page 6 around the plant to grab a bite or two. are the first line of defense. Simply SECURITY, er in the sun. According to Barbara Efficient as they are at eating, this encircle them with strips of heavy and contribute to Social Security the Pleasant in “The Gardener’s Bug snack is all they need for now, but left paper buried a couple of inches deep. WEP reduction will diminish. And since Book,” (Storey Publishing $14.95) to their own devices they can ravage Pint-sized ice cream containers with you’ve passed your full retirement age cutworms are most active at night. the garden of its tender seedlings in the bottom cut or the waxy containers you can collect Social Security and work that soy milk or orange juice come in without your benefits being affected. work great too and are easily cut to But, in any case, you shouldn’t delay the right size with a pair of scissors. claiming your Social Security benefit If you already lost a few plants, dig past age 70 because that is when your around in the soil next to them and Social Security benefit will reach maxi- chances are you’ll find the soft, hair- mum. less caterpillar nearby. Be brave and This article is intended for informa- squish it. Better yet feed it to your tion purposes only and does not repre- chickens, mine find them especially sent legal or financial guidance. It pres- tasty. One wive’s tale was to put a ents the opinions and interpretations of long nail next to the seedlings. I tried the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained it once, still had cutworms, then had and accredited by the National Social to get all the nails out of my garden! Security Association. NSSA and the Roberta McQuaid graduated from AMAC Foundation and its staff are not the Stockbridge School of Agriculture affiliated with or endorsed by the Social at the University of Massachusetts. Security Administration or any other For the last 28 years, she has held governmental entity. To submit a ques- the position of staff horticulturalist tion, visit our website (amacfoundation. at Old Sturbridge Village. She enjoys org/programs/social-security-advisory) growing food as well as flowers. Have or email us at ssadvisor@amacfounda- a question for her? Email it to eken- tion.org. [email protected] with “Gardening Russell Gloor is a Social Security Question” in the subject line. advisor for AMAC.

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The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 11, 2021 • 7 CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2021 DEAN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

Dean Tech graduate Aaliyah Vatter and Tiana Rivera. Marcus Tenesaca was the Valedictorian for Dean Tech. Salutatorian Yazmine Rodriquez speaks the ceremony.

Graduates Carlos Almestica, Luis Rodriquez, and Moses Oquendo. The Dean Tech graduation ceremony gets going with the entrance way set.

Acting Mayor Terence Murphy speaks at the Dean Tech ceremony.

Acting Receiver/Superintendent Anthony Soto gives a speech. Soto is a Dean Tech graduate. Perseverance speaker Damian Grise gives his speech.

Per tradition now, caps were decorated for the event. Social distancing was necessary for the indoor ceremony. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com

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From left, Salutatorian Naressa Kempadoo and Valedictorian Kara McGuinness walk to the podium for their speeches. Nisha Tabin shows off her diploma.

Holyoke High School North Campus Seniors walk on to the football field for the Graduation Ceremony. Photos by Shelby Macri

The Class of 2021 sits through the heat and speeches for their diplomas. The Holyoke High School North Campus Class of 2021.

Acting Superintendent Anthony Soto gives a Perseverance Speaker Holyoke High School North heartwarming speech on From left; Anthony Soto, senior Shayleena Figueroa Campus Principal Lori graduating from Holyoke, Lori McKenna, Naressa speaks to the class of 2021 McKenna gives a welcome growing up in the town, and Kempadoo, and Kara about pushing through the and short speech to the lessons he’s learned from Senior Adriel Berrios sings the senior song “For Forever.” McGuinness share the stage. strange school year. graduates and attendees. his son and this senior class.

Jonathan Baez Vargas smiles proudly with his diploma. Brian Diaz smiles brightly after receiving his diploma. Jocelyn DeJesus proudly shows off her diploma.

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from page 1 ents, administrators, and everyone that HHS, helped to create a unique and celebra- noted by North Campus Principal Lori tory year amongst the global pandemic. McKenna before she introduced the per- McGuinness had a similar message in severance speaker Shayleena Figueroa. her speech which outlined the old saying In her speech Figueroa urged her of life being about the journey rather fellow graduates to take safe risks, as than the destination. Kuruca graduated with honors and from page 1 she started doing in high school. The “Well for our class the journal of HCC, her associate degree in liberal arts. first safe risk being that she asked the high school was completely unpredict- mother told me all of my life, the world “I am so excited for the next step,” superintendent to meet with the Student able and finally making it to our desti- would be a better place.” she said. “I can’t wait to transfer and Advisory Group monthly so he had a nation of graduation is that much more Student speaker Tugce Kuruca, of then go to law school. It has always chance to hear from the students. rewarding,” McGuinness said. “Now I’m Chicopee, from the class of 2021, talk- been a dream to become a lawyer and Although Figueroa was nervous to not going to give the whole spiel about ed about being an immigrant “from eventually a judge. I know I can do it, request this of the superintendent, she how resilient we have all been through- the slums” of Turkey who started high and I can make it because HCC pre- got through it and he said yes allowing out this journey because I think all of us school in the U.S. without speaking pared me very well.” her vision to come true. She shares that have heard that phrase enough to last a any English. She started at HCC in the “My fellow graduates, we made it’s important to take as many safe risks lifetime. What I will say is that it is okay college’s ESL program in 2017 and it,” she said. “Despite the COVID- as possible; for her that included a sum- if you don’t feel like you have been resil- flourished thanks to the faculty and 19 pandemic, we pulled through and mer job and going the Theater Company. ient this past year. We’ve all been told we staff and her classmates. showed the world that no obstacle can Taking these safe risks and having them should be excited for the things we were “I can proudly say that I’ve created stand in the way of our success.” pay off has helped her in many ways and given, but it’s okay to mourn the things a strong family, not only within the HCC’s Commencement also she’s learned valuable lessons from her you’ve looked forward since childhood ESL Program but also the Pathways included musical performances from job and the Theater Company. and never got to experience.” Program, TRIO Student Support Christian Santiago of Holyoke, from “I wrote this speech because I want She said it’s okay to mourn the Services, the Green Key Honor Society the Class of 2020, who played the cua- the upcoming classes to realize high things the class of 2021 missed but that and the Student Senate,” Kuruca said. tro (a four-string Latin American gui- school is hard but you are strong and you the world had political change to deal “Each of these programs played a cri- tar); music major Chan Collins ’21, can make it,” Figueroa said. “Anything with among the pandemic. cial role in my academic success, and I who played Bach Suite #1 Prelude on and everything is possible if you put your McGuinness mentioned that the would not be standing here today with- cello; and the HCC College Chorale, heart and mind to it. It may take a while current political divisions and the racial out their help.” singing “Oceans and Stars.” to get there but it’s totally worth it in the violence is something that McGuinness end.” don’t want to have return to normal. She Valedictorian Kara McGuinness mentions that we as a people can heal and the Salutatorian Naressa Kempadoo and move on for this but we must not both spoke briefly about the changes that forget the unity, advocacy, and empathy COVID-19 and the pandemic brought to of the community. the academic school year. McGuinness said that while the class Congratulations to “For two-and-a-half years we were steps into the adult word and new normal Jared Ramraykha and Nisha Tabin walking down these halls without a care it’s the classes responsibility to step for- in the world, all we wanted was for that ward bravely and work to create a more Class of 2021 last bell to ring so we could go home,” compassionate society. She encourag- Jared is a graduate of Holyoke Community College Kempadoo said. “Then one day the same es fellow seniors to take all the lessons they’ve learned and apply them to the with an Associate Degree in Computer User Support. bell did ring and we went home think- new times and new normal. Nisha is a graduate of Holyoke High School. ing we were getting a two-week vacation. Two weeks turned into a month, Principal McKenna gave a short Now that you have both completed some of your one month turned into two months, then speech to the class she’s grown with of educational journey in good standing. It is time all of a sudden two months turned into the last few years before setting up to call to further your education by setting goals and spending our senior year on Zoom.” their names and give them their much- committing to them with dedication, determination, Kempadoo mentions that these earned diploma. After students received and concentration. Also, remember to leave room for changes in their school career gave stu- their diploma’s and turned their tassels, the enjoyment of the sports you both adore and play. dents a chance for personal growth as the some eagerly threw their caps in the sky Jared continue to play soccer and cricket world changed around them and things while others rushed to meet up with fam- and Nisha continue to play soccer. had to be done differently to keep peo- ily on and around the track. The gradu- ple safe. While schooling went from ation ceremony was filmed and is avail- Stay focused, best wishes, and good luck. remote to hybrid, to remote again; the able to watch on Holyoke Media’s web- From your Proud and Loving Grandparents staff worked hard to create a memora- site Boxcast, people can find the ceremo- Errol & Doreen Bahadur ble senior year for the class. Kempadoo ny video here https://boxcast.tv/channel/ gave thanks to the staff members, par- ja5gitxp5jbuywlacgzd

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Jomar Colon Lanausse sends a hit toward the Jairam Rodriguez Calderon gets the Willie Lopez Morales sets up a spike. Julia Gutierrez Rodriguez serves for the net. backwards bump. Knights. Photos by Gregory A. Scibelli

Lewis Torres League rivals renew Soler spikes over the net. acquaintances

By Tim Peterson in the second meeting, but the Purple Sports Correspondent Knights prevailed in the next three games and celebrated a 3-1 victory (18- HOLYOKE—After the 2020 high 25, 25-21, 25-18, 25-18) in the South school boys volleyball season was can- Division match. celed due to the COVID-19 pandem- “We’ve been playing Ware for many ic, Ware head coach Steve Jarvis and years and it has always a very good Holyoke head coach Paula Conway are match between the two teams,” said very happy to be coaching their teams Conway, who also coaches the Holyoke again this spring. girls’ volleyball team in the fall. “This Ware, who suffered a 3-0 loss at was a back-and-forth match today. We Holyoke High School on May 19, made just made a couple of adjustments after another trip to John ‘Jinx’ O’Connor losing the opening game. Everyone Gymnasium last Wednesday afternoon. The Indians won the opening game See VOLLEYBALL, page 13 Pioneers continue win streak with shutout Perry, Bryne gets By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent wins at Monadnock LUDLOW – It has been three years since an opposing WINCHESTER, N.H. lead with his second 2021 USL League Two soccer team – Nutmeg State teen Jacob feature win, while Street walked into Lusitano Stadium Perry copped the biggest Stocker Tommy O’Sullivan and defeated the Western Mass. prize Saturday, June 5, at and Young Gun Fast Eddie Pioneers. Monadnock Speedway, win- Petruskevicious also won for FC Malaga City made their ning the 100-lap Modified the second time. first ever visit to the 103-year- Racing Series main event Hometrack hot shoe Kirk old only soccer specific stadi- while, on the same card, three Alexander – he of 31 MRS um in New England last Friday other drivers earned their first feature victories – started on night, and it was a long trip victory lap of the summer. row one in the night’s main back to Lagrangeville, New NHSTRA Modified event, taking the lead from York for them. strongman Ben Byrne won polesitter Ryan Doucette on The Pioneers, who scored his 40-lap feature, Justin lap four and then setting his three first half goals and added Littlewood stormed to victory sights on duplicating his vic- another one with the help of a in the Late Model Sportsman, tory of 18 years ago when the Malaga City player, coasted to a and Jake Bosse, who started Series debuted here on the 4-0 victory before a large crowd the season as a Young Gun, high banks. on a beautiful late spring eve- earned his career-first Pure Russ Hersey would reel ning. Stock win. Alexander in and for a while Patrick Agyemang heads toward Marco Valero Perez sends a quick Mini Stock ace Gordon the sideline for the Pioneers. pass away. Photos by David Henry See PIONEERS, page 13 Farnum soared into the points See RACING, page 13

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the Holyoke roster are first-year mem- play well in the opening game of today’s who’s a lefty, increased the Indians lead VOLLEYBALL, from page 12 bers of the team. The five newcomers match.” to 17-9. are senior Nathan Bowie, junior Jomar The four seniors listed on the Ware The visitors, who led by as many played well.” Colon, sophomore Willie Lopez, fresh- roster are Alexander Cabrera, Vincent as nine points, closed out the opening Because of COVID rules, no spec- man Jeduar Colon, and freshman Jomar Chiaravalle, Myles McGrail, and Jack game with another kill by junior Michael tators could attend the first two meetings Gonzalez. Their four returning players Tweedie. Polak. of the regular season between Ware and are senior Lewis Torres, junior Jairam While Holyoke doesn’t have a junior The Indians had an 8-4 lead in the Holyoke. Rodriguez, senior Julian Gutierrez, and varsity team, the Indians j.v. squad is second game before the Purple Knights The Purple Knights, who lost their senior Edison Nevarez. made up of seventh and eighth graders. battled back with a 5-0 run to take a one- first match of the season at Southwick, The setback evened the Indians sea- “Our j.v. team will only be playing point lead. Torres did the serving during 3-2, on May 21, had a 6-1 overall record son record at 4-4. four matches this year,” Jarvis said. “We that run. following the second meeting of the reg- “We’re a young team this year. I do bring the j.v. players with us to our The score was tied 13-13 before the ular season against the Indians. really missed coaching these guys last road matches, so they can watch the var- home team took the lead for good tying “We didn’t get to play any matches year,” said Jarvis, who also coaches the sity team play. the match at 1-1. last year,” Conway said. “It doesn’t really girls’ varsity volleyball team at Ludlow The Indians, who held a slim 10-9 Holyoke held the lead for the major- matter if we have a 6-1 record or a 1-6 High School. “My seniors are just learn- lead in the opening game, managed to ity of the next two games and were able record because the most important thing ing how to wrist snap the ball, which pull away with the help of a 7-0 run. to get back into the win column again. to me is the kids are having fun playing they should’ve learned last year. We’ve Junior Matt Foran handled the serving The Indians are schedule to host volleyball again.” been improving in every match that duties during that span. the Purple Knights for the first time on Five of the nine players listed on we’ve played so far this season. We did Back-to-back kills by McGrail, June 8.

of last Friday’s match. PIONEERS, from page 12 The scoring play began with Lerech sending a crossing pass to Agyemang on “We scored a few early goals in the right side. He then sprinted towards tonight’s game, which really helped the goal before firing a low shot into the us,” said Pioneer’s head coach Federico left corner past goalie Daniel Atherton. Molinari. “We always seem to play with “It was a great feeling scoring a lot more confidence at home.” a goal in front of the home fans,” said The Pioneers (4-1-1) played four Agyemang, who’s from East Hartford, of their five regular season matches on Conn. “We played with a lot of energy the road. The players were excited to be right from the start of tonight’s game. We playing in front of their faithful support- also have a lot of depth, which is very ers again. important.” “This is by far the best stadium and The Pioneers managed to post the best fans in our league,” said starting their third shutout of the season with- forward Ignacio Lerech, who scored a out two key starters. Maxi Viera, who’s goal and added an assist in the Pioneers the Pioneers captain, and Connor Hicks, first home win of the season. “I’ve who’s from Monson, sat out the second played for two other USL-Two teams, home match of the season with injuries. but this team is like one big family. I’m Agyemang and Lerech have built very happy to be playing here this year.” a good chemistry during the first six Lerech, who’s from Tucuman, matches of the season. Argentina, has scored a team-leading “Ignacio and I have been working three goals this season. together at practice. The hard work paid When the Pioneers and Malaga City Carlos Emery attempts to balance the ball Declan Sung goes after a 50/50 ball. off for us in tonight’s game,” Agyemang (1-4-1) faced each other for the first time after receiving a pass. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com said. “We’re starting to gel as a team.” on May 15, Lerech came off the bench A couple of minutes later, the and scored a late goal giving the Pioneers ed from Belchertown High School in Pioneers took a 2-0 lead when the ball “It’s always nice to have a 4-0 half- a 1-0 road win. 2019, made his first appearance for the deflected off a Malaga City defender into time lead,” Molinari said. “You do have “That was my first game playing for Pioneers at Lusitano Stadium. His only the net for an own goal. to worry about your team relaxing a little this team and when I scored that goal shot attempt of match sailed over the During the 26th minute, Lerech bit in the second half with a big lead. late in the game, it was just an amazing crossbar. received a pass from defender Carlos We just need to keep improving in every feeling,” said Lerech, who also scored a “Evan has been on our roster since Emery and chipped a shot over two game.” goal in a 2-0 win at AC Connecticut. “I the beginning of the regular season. We defenders into the left corner of the net Down at the other end of the field, just want to help my team win anyway were able to give him the opportunity to increasing the Pioneers lead to 3-0. Blake Mullen didn’t have to make any that I can.” get some playing time during the second With less than five minutes remain- saves in recording his third shutout of the Another first-year Pioneers player is half of tonight’s game,” Molinari said. ing in the opening half, Agyemang sent season. Patrick Agyemang, who scored his first “It’s always nice to have the local soccer a pass from the left end line into the box The dynamic duo of Agyemang and goal of the season in the home opener players on your team.” where defender Jordan Koduak knocked Lerech were replaced by Guilermo Deal against the Seacoast United Phantoms, The Pioneers will be looking to the ball into the back of the net giving and Khalid Rose twenty minutes into the which ended in a 1-1 draw on May 21. continue their winning ways at Lusitano the home team a commanding 4-0 lead. second half. Agyemang scored his second goal at Stadium when they host AC Connecticut It was Koduak’s second goal of the With ten minutes remaining in reg- Lusitano Stadium during the fifth minute at 7:30 on Friday night. season. ulation, Evan Fournier, who graduat-

from page 12 around for 13th on the night. Clayton completed his rock-solid out- 44-Brian Chapin, Todd Patnode, Solomon RACING, Brehio’s strong run netted him run- ing in second, with potent Kevin Cormier Brow, Cameron Sontag, Dave Salzarulo, it seemed like old home day in the Milton ner-up honors, while youthful strongman coming home third. James Cloutier, Cameron Houle Cat 100. The kid from Connecticut, Cam Curtis struggled with tire issues all Just three weeks ago, Jake Bosse was LATE MODEL SPORTSMEN though, Jacob Perry, had other ideas, tak- night before claiming third when Robert just a kid winning a couple of Young Guns (UNOFFICIAL): Justin Littlewood, ing charge just past mid-race and then Hagar, Ryan Currier, and Hayden Scott features. Austin Brehio, Camdyn Curtis, Chase leading open-wheel stalwarts Tommy finished the show in a turn-two heap. Saturday, the Greenfield, N.H. youth Curtis, Dan Comeau, Ryan Currier, Barrett and Ronnie Williams under the Tommy O’Sullivan charged from speedster took the Pure Stock lead from Hayden Scott, Robert Hagar, Cole checkers. Hometracker Matt Kimball row six in the Street Stock main to take Cory Lofland on lap two and sped away Littlewood, Nancy Muni Ruot. came home fourth, and Alexander round- charge on lap 14 and then storm away to to his career-first win, keeping 50-years- STREET STOCKS: Tommy ed out the top five. duplicate his opening night feature win. young star Chris Davis in his shadow the O’Sullivan, Paul Smith, Nathan Wenzel, Ben Byrne took control of the Strong and steady Paul Smith was the final 11 laps. JD Stockwell was strong in Jason Kozacka, Hillary Renaud, Mike NHSTRA Modified main on lap three and silver medallist, Nate Wenzel came home third. Radzuik, Greg Williams, Chris Lindquist, never looked back. This was a wild one. third, while points leader Chris Buffone Fast Eddie Petruskevicious led all the Joe Arena, Chris Buffone, Keith Johnson, Matt Kimball claimed the deuce, while struggled in tenth. way in the caution-free Young Guns 15. Nathaniel Nunez, Timothy Wenzel, Trevor Bleau marched forward twice to Mini Stock musclemen Gordon He was joined in trophy row by Teagan Rupert Thompson, Leighton Lutz come home third aboard the Gomarlo 76 Farnum and Ray King started side-by- Edson and Leilei Daniels. MINI STOCKS: Gordon Farnum, ride. side again, this week firing from row four. Next Saturday, June 12, the Kevin Clayton, Kevin Cormier, Louie Aaron Fellows, like Bleau, recovered Farnum took the lead from Kevin Clayton NHSTRA Modifieds will run twin 35-lap Maher, Jeff Asselin, Kevin McKnight, from earlier excitement to come home and blasted off to his second win of the Quest For The Cup events atop a full Jake Puchalski, Ricky Whipple, Josh fourth. Kimmy Rivet was fifth, while summer and, with it, passed King for the card of racing at Monadnock Speedway. Hubbard, Bill Chaffee, points leader Todd Patnode was bounced points lead. For more information, please visit www. Jeff Heath, Matthew Lambert, monadnockspeedway.com. Raymond King, Deion Russell, (DNS) MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY JUNE Tim LeBlanc, 5: (DNS Michael Douglas M.R.S. MILTON CAT 100 (Top PURE STOCKS: Jake Bosse, Chris 10): Jacob Perry, Tommy Barrett, Ronnie Davis, JD Stockwell, Cory Lofland, Jason Williams, Matt Kimball, Kirk Alexander, LeRay, Jimmy Zellman, Nick Houle, Cory Plummer, Kyle James, Donnie Carter Chamberlin, Billy Graham, Ryan Lashua, Cam Sontag, Nathan Wenzel. Lawliss, Damien Houle, Kyle Robinson NHSTRA MODIFIEDS: Ben Byrne, Newell, (DNS) Nathan Roy Matthew Kimball, Trevor Bleau, Aaron YOUNG GUNS: Eddie Fellows, Kimberley Rivet, Cory Plummer, Petruskevicious, Teagan Edson, Leilei Christopher Jackman, Eric LeClair, Kirby Daniels, Eddie Gomarlo, Jeff Moffat Jr., Ben Bryne was a winner in the 40-lap event at Monadnock last weekend. Submitted photo Goodrich, Tyler Leary, Scott MacMichael, Aaliyah Tacy, Dominick Stafford.

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Now offering a CARS Leasing also available. Convenient lo- newspaper is subject to the Federal CARS with 11’.6” ceilings. 10’ wide by 9’ high newspaper is subject to the Federal with 11’.6” ceilings. 10’ wide by 9’ high Senior Citizen and Veteran discount. FREE TOWING cation at Orion Farm in South Hadley Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes FREE TOWING garage door and a single pedestri- Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes Call today for free estimate (413)478- FAST SERVICE (413)532-9753 it illegal to advertise any preference, FAST SERVICE an door. Parking lot is paved. $475/ it illegal to advertise any preference, ALL REAL ESTATE advertised 4212. CASH PAID AS IS www.orionfarm.net limitation or discrimination based on ALL REAL ESTATE advertised CASH PAID AS IS month. 12 month minimum lease. Call limitation or discrimination based on herein is subject to the Federal Fair race, color, religion, sex, handicap, herein is subject to the Federal Fair CALL OR TEXT (413)315-1614 Housing Act, which makes it illegal to 413-219-6839 familial status (number of children and Housing Act, which makes it illegal to 413-219-6839 or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, advertise “any preference, limitation, or TUNE-UPS INDUSTRIAL ZONED LARGE or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, TUNE-UPS INDUSTRIAL ZONED LARGE age, marital status, or any intention to discrimination because of race, color, WAREHOUSE available, plus 500 age, marital status, or any intention to WAREHOUSE available, plus 500 make any such preference, limitation or religion, sex, handicap, familial status, CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 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Notice of Public Hearing Commonwealth of proceeding may limit or and objection if you object to but a deadline by which you If you fail to file the written The Ordinance Committee Massachusetts completely take away the this proceeding. If you fail to must file a written appearance appearance by the return of the Holyoke City Council The Trial Court above-named person’s right file a timely written appearance if you object to this proceeding. date, action may be taken will hold a public hear- Hampden Probate and to make decisions about and objection followed by an WITNESS, Hon. Barbara in this matter without further ing on Tuesday, June 22, Family Court personal affairs or financial affidavit of objections within M Hyland, First Justice of this notice to you. In addition to 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear Docket No. HD21P1004PM affairs or both. The above- thirty (30) days of the return Court. filing the written appearance, an amendment to a Special In the matter of: named person has the right day, action may be taken with- Date: June 02, 2021 you or your attorney must file Permit Application of Rise Kim M Bey to ask for a lawyer. Anyone out further notice to you. Rosemary A Saccomani a written affidavit stating the Holdings, Inc for a Marijuana Of: Holyoke, MA may make this request on UNSUPERVISED Register of Probate specific facts and grounds of Manufacturing Establishment RESPONDENT behalf of the above-named ADMINISTRATION UNDER 06/11/2021 your objection within 30 days (MME) at 28 Appleton St (032- (Person to be Protected/ person. If the above-named THE MASSACHUSETTS after the return date. 01-001) for expansion of the Minor) person cannot afford a law- UNIFORM PROBATE CODE Commonwealth of IMPORTANT NOTICE MME in the existing building. CITATION GIVING yer, one may be appointed (MUPC) Massachusetts The outcome of this Meeting will take place remote- NOTICE OF PETITION at State expense. A Personal Representative The Trial Court proceeding may limit or ly and can be accessed via FOR APPOINTMENT OF WITNESS, Hon. Barbara appointed under the MUPC in Hampden Probate and completely take away the www.zoom.us Meeting ID: 883 CONSERVATOR OR OTHER M Hyland, First Justice of this an unsupervised administra- Family Court above-named person’s right 9248 5657 Meeting Passcode: PROTECTIVE ORDER Court. tion is not required to file an 50 State Street to make decisions about 013164 or by call in at 1 PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B, Date: May 28, 2021 inventory or annual accounts Springfield, MA 01103 personal affairs or financial (646)558-8656 with the same §5-304 & §5-405 Rosemary A. Saccomani with the Court. Persons inter- Docket No. HD21P1005GD affairs or both. The above- Meeting ID and Passcode. To the named Respondent Register of Probate ested in the estate are enti- In the matter of: named person has the right Written public comment can be and all other interested per- 06/11/2021 tled to notice regarding the Kim M Bey to ask for a Iawver. Anyone sons, a petition has been filed administration directly from may make this mquest on submitted to publiccomment@ Of: Holyoke, MA by Holyoke Medical Center Commonwealth of the Personal Representative RESPONDENT behalf of the above-named holyoke.org. For information of Holyoke, MA in the above Massachusetts and may petition the Court Alleged Incapacitated person. If the above-named on these applications please captioned matter alleging The Trial Court in any matter relating to the Person person cannot afford a contact City Council Admin that Kim M Bey is in need of Hampden Probate and estate, including the distribu- CITATION GIVING Iawver, one may be appoint- Asst Jeffery Anderson-Burgos a Conservator or other pro- Family Court tion of assets and expenses of NOTICE OF PETITION ed at State expense. at anderson-burgosj@holyoke. tective order and requesting 50 State Street administration. FOR APPOINTMENT OF WITNESS, Hon. Barbara org or by phone at (413) 322- that Kelly Ambrogio of West Springfield, MA 01103 WITNESS, Hon. Barbara GUARDIAN FOR M Hyland, First Justice of this 5525 Springfield, MA (or some other (413)748-7758 M Hyland, First Justice of this INCAPACITATED PERSON Court. Ordinance Chair, suitable person) be appointed Docket No. HD21P0906EA Court. PURSUANT TO Date: May 28, 2021 Rebecca Lisi as Conservator to serve With Estate of: Date: May 25, 2021 G.L. c. 190B, §5-304 06/04, 06/11/2021 Personal Surety on the bond. Richard M Doty Rosemary A Saccomani To the named Respondent Rosemary A Saccomani The petition asks the Date of Death: 03/10/2021 Register of Probate and all other interested per- Register of Probate Notice of Public Hearing court to determine that the CITATION ON PETITION FOR 06/11/2021 sons, a petition has been filed 06/11/2021 The Ordinance Committee Respondent is disabled, that FORMAL ADJUDICATION by Holyoke Medical Center of the Holyoke City Council a protective order or appoint- To all interested persons: Commonwealth of of Holyoke, MA in the above City of Holyoke will hold a public hearing on ment of a Conservator is nec- A Petition for Formal Massachusetts captioned matter alleging 536 Dwight Street #15 Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at essary, and that the proposed Probate of Will with The Trial Court that Kim M Bey is in need Holyoke, MA 01040-5078 6:30 p.m. to hear a Special conservator is appropriate. Appointment of Personal Hampden Probate and of a Guardian and request- (413) 322-5650 Permit A.pplication of Rise The petition is on file with this Representative has been filed Family Court ing that Cynthia Pulowski of Request for Proposals Holdings, Inc for a Marijuana court. by Kelly Sturmthal of Jupiter, 50 State Street Holyoke, MA (or some other #2021-016 Manufacturing Establishment You have the right to FL requesting that the Court Springfield, MA 01103 suitable person) be appointed Lease Space (MME) at 100 Water St (048- object to this proceeding. If enter a formal Decree and (413)748-7758 as Guardian to serve Without The City of Holyoke is seek- 01-005) to site and operate you wish to do so, you or your Order and for such other relief Docket No. HD21 C0112CA Surety on the bond. ing sealed proposals for the an MME in existing buildings attorney must file a written as requested in the Petition. In the matter of: The petition asks the acquisition by lease of a min- 3, 4, and 5. Meeting will take appearance at this court on The Petitioner requests Leisa Stanley Fox court to determine that the imum of 1,700 square feet of place remotely and can be or before 10:00 A.M. on the that: Kelly Sturmthal of aka: Lisa Kerr Stanley Respondent is Incapacitated, mixed-use office and educa- accessed via www.zoom.us return date of 06/25/2021. Jupiter, FL be appointed as CITATION ON PETITION TO that the appointment of a tional space located near the Meeting ID: 883 9248 5657 This day is NOT a hearing Personal Representative(s) of CHANGE NAME Guardian is necessary, and Police Department. Meeting Passcode: 013164 or date, but a deadline date by said estate to serve Without A Petition to Change that the proposed Guardian Proposals will be received in by call in at 1 (646)558-8656 which you have to file the writ- Surety on the bond in an Name of Adult has been filed is appropriate. The petition is the Purchasing Office, Room with the same Meeting ID ten appearance if you object unsupervised administration. by Leisa Stanley Fox, aka: on file with this court and may 15, Holyoke City Hall, Holyoke, and Passcode. Written public to the petition. If you fail to IMPORTANT NOTICE Lisa Kerr Stanley of Holyoke, contain a request for certain MA up until 2:00 PM, EST on comment can be submitted to file the written appearance You have the right to obtain MA requesting that the court specific authority. 7/7/21 in which time they will by the return date, action [email protected]. a copy of the Petition from the enter a Decree changing their You have the right to be publically opened. may be taken in this matter Petitioner or at the Court. You object to this proceeding. For information on these appli- name to: Documents are available without further notice to you. have a right to object to this Leisa Stanley Fox If you wish to do so, you cations please contact City electronically by email request In addition to filing the writ- proceeding. To do so, you or IMPORTANT NOTICE or your attorney must file a Council Admin Asst Jeffery at: [email protected] and ten appearance, you or your your attorney must file a writ- Any person may appear for written appearance at this Anderson-Burgos at ander- or [email protected]. [email protected] or attorney must file a written affi- ten appearance and objection purposes of objecting to the court on or before 10:00 davit stating the specific facts at this Court before: 10:00 petition by filing an appear- A.M. on the return date of The City of Holyoke by phone at (413) 322-5525 reserves the right to reject any Ordinance Chair, and grounds of your objection a.m. on the return day of ance at: Hampden Probate 06/25/2021. This day is NOT within 30 days after the return 06/22/2021. and Family Court before a hearing date, but a dead- and/or all bids. Rebecca Lisi 06/04, 06/11/2021 06/04, 06/11/2021 date. This is NOT a hearing date, 10:00 a.m. on the return day line date by which you have IMPORTANT NOTICE but a deadline by which you of 06/30/2021. to file the written appearance The outcome of this must file a written appearance This is NOT a hearing date, if you object to the petition.

The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 11, 2021 • 15 ◗ In The News Library to re-open with restrictions in place

HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Public To enter the library, visitors will: Library is pleased to announce that its • Need to have face masks on doors will reopen to the public June 14. • Return library items at outside or Library users will have a choice to enter inside book drop. the library to select/pick up library items • Enter through the automated door or continue using curbside services and (on the left of the building) and exit the online resources building using the not automated door on Safety is not negotiable…The the other side. Holyoke Public Library is dedicat- • Scan library card for contact trac- ed to providing a safe and comfortable ing purposes; if no library cards, visitors environment for all patrons and staff will need to sign in. – including patrons under 15 years of age and those that are not vaccinated While in the library or with health risks. For the safety of • Visitors are encouraged to keep staff and the public, face masks cover- physical distance when possible. ing the mouth and nose will be required • Children’s Room will limit visits for those 5 years and older for entry. to 15 people at once. Visitors will need For those who are not ready to visit to register upon entering the room (for inside and those who cannot or choose contact tracing purposes). not to wear a face mask over the mouth • Teen’s room will limit visits to 4 and nose, we encourage you to contin- people at once. Visitors will need to reg- ue using our online resources and our ister upon entering the room (for contact Curbside services. tracing purposes). We will begin providing limited • Reference Room visitors will in-person services to “Grab & Go” -- need to register upon entering the room browsing and checkout, photocopying (for contact tracing purposes). and faxing -- while still implementing • Computer and History Rooms safety measures for staff and the public. will be closed until further notice. • Non-library meetings will not be you are planning on entering the library Not all services will be available at booked or held at this time. to register and to use self-check-out ser- Checking out procedure this time, but will be phased in as local vice. • Staff will be available to assist with conditions and guidelines permit. The Holyoke Public Library will be Children under 15 must be with a self-check-out • In-person Library programs will open Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. supervising adult while in the building • If checking out books, visitors will be limited, as well as the size of groups for and on library grounds. Due to concern be encouraged to use self-check-out. attending. • In-Person browsing & checkout for public and staff safety, there will be • If checking out Audio-Visual, visi- • The Holyoke History Room will • Photocopying and faxing limited occupancy in certain areas in tors will go to front desk. not be open for in-person visits. • Curbside services the library, please make visits as brief as • If visitors do not have their library • Public seating and restrooms will possible - no more than 30 minutes. cards, they will need to go to the front not be available. Per Board of Health recommen- Visitors are encouraged to return desk and provide identification • Public computers will not be avail- dations, visitors will register at the library items using the book drops. We able and computer tutoring will not be entrance for contact tracing purposes. encourage the public to have their library We miss seeing all our patrons and scheduled. Please have your library card with you if card at hand when entering the library. hope to see you this summer.

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