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This year was unprecedented on many levels, namely due to the novel coronavi- rus outbreak, which prompted business and school closures across the state in March. But 2020 also saw communities com- ing together to help support one another, from school administrators and teachers holding special events for graduating seniors, a vigil organized after the death of George Floyd this spring and creative decorations to name a few initiatives. For this special “Year in Review” edi- tion of the Belchertown Sentinel, our editorial staff compiled an overview look at the top news stories published this year.

January At the start of the calendar year, 2020 ushered in grant funding for projects such as the $1 million grant for rebuilding the infrastruc- ture at Sportshaven Mobile Home Park was awarded to the town on Jan. 2. The funds from the state Department of Housing and Community Development will be used to improve the water and septic systems at the park, where residents of about 45 manufac- tured homes have been dealing with substandard conditions for decades. The park is located at 370 Mill Valley Road. “After 25 years, we’re hoping this is the final push,” said Town Administrator Gary Brougham. Sportshaven was established as Katherine Anderson (left), President of the Belchertown State School Friends a campground in the 1970s and Association, Inc., and Friends member Courtney Keating stand amidst a display of gradually became an unlicensed valentines on the front steps of the former state school administrative building. mobile home park. Poor mainte- nance, nonpayment of lot rent- In August of 2019, Cultural A main goal for the group al fees and bankruptcy followed Alliance members April Jasak- includes the creation of an art- in the 1990s. Its listed owner is Bangs and Sarah Maroney spoke ist workshop area within the 6 Aquarius Water Co., of Hinsdale. with Selectboard members about Berkshire Ave. The Belchertown Cultural the goals of the newly estab- The doors of the Clapp Alliance received funding of lished, nonprofit organization. Memorial Library were open and $10,000 which will be used to It will bring together strong the children’s activity room got a analyze and undertake designs, participants from the Cultural paint job from local artist Teresa planning and preliminary costs Council, Historical Society, the Fischer. for designs for a new makerspace Belchertown Public Schools, the During the course of the ren- area at the former Belchertown Friends of the Belchertown State State School, specifically the 6 School, and area businesses, to Officer Ed Oey received a shadow box of a uniform and photos for his retirement Berkshire Ave building. help with revitalization efforts. See YEAR IN REVIEW, page 2 • from the Belchertown Police Department on April 30.

Christ Community Church SEE MORE hosts light display PHOTOS PAGE 11 MELINA BOURDEAU event. Staff writer The drive through event fea- tured light displays of various BELCHERTOWN – In honor themes on Christmas trees, a live of the holiday season, the Christ nativity and caroling. Community Church congregation “We want to continue this next hosted its first light and live nativ- year as well,” Mull said. “This ity display on Saturday. is literally a brightening commu- One member of the congrega- nity event. We really wanted to tion, Joanna Mull, said the church do something free and easy for hopes to continue to host the people.” event annually. Mull said while the church doesn’t typically host events in One submission to the light and tree the winter, the pandemic inspired display at Christ Community Church Christ Community Church hosted a drive through lights and live nativity event last them to create a holiday themed last weekend was the “bare bear” tree. weekend.

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YEAR IN REVIEW • from page 1 The Sentinel ovations and improvements to the Obituary library’s lower level, Director Sheila Policy McCormick and Head of Youth Services Jennifer Whitehead said it Turley Publications became evident with the upgrades that offers two types of two central pillars within the activity obituaries. room would also need a facelift. PHONE Fischer said that she jumped at the One is a free, brief opportunity to create a new permanent 413.283.8393 Death Notice listing fixture within the library and to give Fax: 413.289.1977 the name of deceased, back to an institution that has been Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 date of death and both vital to the community and to her funeral date and place. family throughout the years. EMAIL “I’ve spent a lot of time in this The other is a Paid Advertising Sales room previously with my daughter Obituary, costing for programs when she was growing Maureen McGarrett Hall $120, which allows [email protected] up. It’s fun to think about contributing families to publish back to what I and my family have Editor extended death notice used frequently before. It’s my way Melina Bourdeau information of their of helping to pass on a tradition that [email protected] own choice and may someone else started,” said Fischer. (From left to right) Mia, Chase, Matt and Al Benoit went fishing together on June 21 as part of the first Pine Valley Plantation fishing derby. include a photograph. Subscriptions Death Notices & $31 per year pre-paid Paid Obituaries February ($36 out of state) should be One of Petrolati’s primary goals often times show that the buildings are submitted through a While students were still in school while in office was to support eco- worth saving for future preservation. in person, the annual Belchertown nomic development in Western This year marked the first annu- WEB funeral home to: www.sentinel.turley.com Project Runway event challenged Massachusetts. To that end, he worked al Heart Bomb event, hosted by the [email protected]. students to construct a garment from with a group of local lawmakers to Belchertown State School Friends @ The Sentinel Exceptions will be made materials of the designer’s choice facilitate the transfer of a 5.4 -acre Association Inc., saw nearly 100 val- only when the family inspired by the zodiac symbol they parcel of land in Belchertown from entines cards and posters crafted by provides a death certificate were assigned. Decorations could state to local control. The prop- participants from far and wide and The Sentinel is published by and must be pre-paid. Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com include paint, marker, dye, stencils, erty, once the site of the historic sent to the association to be featured beads, sequins, rhinestones and other Belchertown State School, laid dor- on display on the front steps of the materials. mant for numerous years and now administrative building in time for For centuries, people have looked to serves as the home of the Belchertown Valentine’s Day. Heart Bombs are love the stars for wonder and inspiration, Police Station, the Belchertown Senior letters written specifically to historic and the student fashion designers at Center, Christopher Heights Assisted places. Angelo J. Mazza Belchertown High School did just that. Living Facility, and Easthampton “The cool part about the whole pro- Seventh Hampden District Savings Bank, with further econom- cess was having received so many val- electrician Representative and House Chairman ic development opportunities on the entines from people from all over,” of Policy and Steering Thomas M. horizon. said Katherine Anderson, president of Homeowner’s Electrician Petrolati announced he would not seek Shortly after, Ludlow School the Belchertown State School Friends Veteran Owned and Operated re-election to the role in 2020. Committee member Jake Oliveira Association Inc. Anderson said that [email protected] Petrolati, 62, was first elected in announced he would be running to fill the valentines showcased important Fully Insured 1987. During his more than three the position. connections that the state school had Lic. No. 39940E | 413.433.2707 decades in public office the long- Each year around Valentine’s Day created between people, both those time Hampden Country Democrat has on Feb. 14 historic sites throughout still living within Belchertown and worked tirelessly on issues impacting the country are celebrated with tan- those who now live away from the the lives of the people in his district. gible, visible expressions of love that area.

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the Belchertown Police station March with a line of firetrucks, police cars and other vehicles with posters, In the beginning of the month, sirens and shouts. Ludlow School Committee mem- State Police, Belchertown Fire ber James “Chip” Harrington for- Department, South Hadley Police mally announced his candidacy Department, Granby Police for the Seventh Hampden District Department, Bondsville Fire state representative seat at the Department and others drove by Ludlow Mills complex, surround- the station to Oey’s surprise. ed by family and supporters. The car parade was organized by On what was the last in-school Oey’s daughter, Ann Smith. Oey event before the pandemic, served on the department for over the East Meadow School cel- 25 years. ebrated Dr. Seuss. Students at East Meadow School in Granby recently celebrated reading and May the 116th birthday of the beloved author of children’s books with the As the pandemic stressed the Read Across America program. healthcare system and food sys- Shortly after, on March 15, Gov. tems, again residents met the chal- Charlie Baker announced a three- lenge with different ways of pro- week shut down of schools across viding people with resources. the state. An additional food distribution Facing the challenge of feed- met an increased need in the com- ing children in the Belchertown For the second weekend in a row in June, a group of people have been standing at the corners at Main Street and Maple munity due to COVID-19 and the School District, Food Service Street to show support of the Black Lives Matter movement. announcement that Helping Hands Director Kelly Slattery created Food Pantry Director Bob Stephens a drive-through food distribu- a car parade for the seniors at in the wake of the COVID-19 pan- has found his replacements. tion program that would allow Christopher Heights. demic. The food pantry, located in for social distancing. Students With an act as simple as driving Volunteers Jennifer Whitehead, the basement of the Belchertown received one free lunch and break- cars down the road while practic- Trista Hevey and Erica Rose orga- United Church of Christ, had a spe- fast during the week. ing social distancing, a group of nized the event after seeing posts cial, interim distribution event, in Only a couple of weeks later, volunteers held a car parade for on social media about helping early May in the church parking the Belchertown Selectboard the residents at the Christopher elders while maintaining social lot. announced a state of emergency Heights assisted living facility as distancing. Stephens said the interim food due to COVID-19. well. People continued to celebrate distribution day was both due to The Belchertown Selectboard A line of about 20 cars – some milestones, albeit in new ways. “a sense of an increased need in declared the town took the action decorated with posters, others In another celebration, Police the community and an influx of “proactively and not in response playing music or wearing funny Officer Ed Oey retired after work- donations.” to any confirmed or presumptive hats – drove by Christopher ing his last day shift on Thursday, positive cases of COVID-19 in the Selectboard member Brenda Aldrich Heights to greet the residents there April 30, and was met outside of community,” according to a press stepped down from her position on the See REVIEW, page 4 • release. Belchertown Selectboard earlier this “This declaration will allow year after almost a decade of serving town officials to more efficiently on the board. respond to emergency situations, deficit spending if necessary and file for reimbursement if state or April federal funds become available,” according to the letter. In the face of the global pan- The governor also issued an demic overwhelming the health emergency order requiring all care system, people throughout businesses and organizations the area got creative and began to that do not provide “COVID-19 adjust. Essential Services” to close their For example, the schools began physical workplaces and facilities to shift to education enrich- to workers, customers and the pub- ment to remote learning. School lic. Committee Chair Heidi Gutekenst By the end of March, the first attributed the schools’ ability to cases of COVID-19 occurred in do remote learning with the rapid Belchertown with three confirmed response from the IT department. cases as of Monday, March 30, “They have been working non- and eight people quarantined. stop,” she said. Baker then extended school clo- One event, which became a trend throughout the year, was Town officials sat at the front of the audience during the July 25 Annual Town Meeting, which was held outside under a sure through May. massive tent. 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REVIEW • from page 3 Regional School District in Buckland. THE BEST FRESH June In her letter, Stanton said retir- ing Pupil Services Director, Carol FOR YOUR HOLIDAYS! Many events, including holidays Coming up with another creative Hepworth, has postponed her retire- “went virtual” to avoid crowds and way to get people together from a ment to serve as interim superinten- keep people safe at home. distance, the Pine Valley Plantation dent. This year, with the help of Mobile Home Park hosted its first In addition to graduation events Belchertown Community Television, fishing derby in the three ponds on the including a reverse parade, a diploma the Memorial Day services were property. presentation and an outdoor social- Merry Christmas recorded in advance and played both Treasurer and Activities Director ly-distanced graduation for students, HAPPY HANUKKAH on the television channel as well as for the mobile home park, Barbara June marked another historic moment online. Kelleher, said the event was planned in 2020. Happy Healthy Granby High School staff held a to allow families to see each other Following the murder of George reverse parade where teachers waved during the pandemic. Floyd, the Belchertown Selectboard New Year to All Our and greeted their students in the park- School Committee Chair Gutekenst and School Committee issued state- ing lot of the school while the stu- said the schools made their best effort ments on racism and police brutality. Customers and Friends dents and families drove through. to give the class of 2020 a proper send “We share the belief that racism Working with the town’s police and off, despite its unconventional end. must be actively opposed to be erad- fire department, the reverse parade “We did parades and the diploma icated. It is not enough, as many HOLIDAY FOOD allowed for people to drive slowly, presentation with photos for the fam- white people assume, to simply Call to Order 589-7071 stop their vehicle and arrive at their ilies because that was something the not hold obviously racist beliefs,” leisure. seniors said was important to them,” read the Selectboard’s statement. Cocktail Shrimp, Stuffed Mushrooms, Granby Junior Senior High School she said. “It’s really a testament to the “Belchertown - its leaders, educa- Meatballs, Quiche, Lasagna Principal Stephen Sullivan said the educators doing things for the chil- tors, and public servants - do not in Fruit & Veggie Trays, teachers came up with the idea and it dren.” any way, condone the actions of the only made sense to have the parade Granby High School held its gradu- Minneapolis Police Department and Boars Head Deli Platters ation outside in the parking lot of the Festive Cookies, Fresh Baked Pies & Desserts in conjunction with the senior class’ others across the nation where inci- originally scheduled last day of school, inviting families to attend in dents have occurred. We will aggres- school. their vehicles and listen to the cere- sively work to identify and eliminate Gourmet “We closed on March 13 and we mony via radio. racism and biases in any form within haven’t seen each other face to face The high school seniors weren’t our community and its institutions.” Gift Baskets like this since then,” Sullivan said. the only ones departing from This also marked the creation of “We were thinking about doing a Granby Public School District either. the Belchertown Justice Collaborative Effective June 30, Superintendent Ready For Pickup or parade, but after speaking with local – a group of teens and young adults law enforcement and considering the Sheryl Stanton left her position working to raise awareness about Delivery Call 589-7071 fact we couldn’t get to everyone, we to become the superintendent of social justice. The group held its first decided to do a reverse parade.” Mohawk Trail and Hawlemont New England Specialties Wine Baskets, Snack Attacks Italian Gourmet, and MORE!!! Craft Beers, Wines & Champagnes For A Sparkling New Year! BUY SIX BOTTLES OF WINE Mix and Match SAVE 10% Holiday Fresh Flower ARRANGEMENTS and BOUQUETS Winter Blooming Cyclamen WATCH THEM Belchertown’s website redesign was recently launched with new features such as e-notify feature, a calendar and more to come. Fragrant Paper White Bulbs! GROW! ALWAYS FRESH AT NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertis- er is requested to check their advertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not be 631 CENTER ST. Route 21 Mass Tpke Exit 7 responsible for more LUDLOW • 589-7071 • www.randallsfarm.net than one corrected in- OPEN CHRISTMAS EVE 12/24 7AM – 5PM sertion, nor will be li- ~ CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY ~ able for any error in OPEN NEW YEARS EVE 7AM – 6PM an advertisement to a ~ CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY ~ greater extent than the OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 7AM – 8PM cost of the space occu- SATURDAY & SUNDAY 7AM – 7PM pied by the item in the Find us on Facebook and YouTube advertisement. THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 PAGE 5

as well as a coordinated traf- 17, 1944, Carpenter played the fic flow and ordering system to song. adhere to safety guidelines. While the doors of the Town A historic moment in Granby Hall remain closed to the public, was also commemorated virtually. Belchertown’s website redesign is On the 75th anniversary of the helping people to access resourc- Victory over Japan also known as es online. Victory in the Pacific on Saturday, Ironically, IT Director, Kevin Aug. 15, there was a small cere- Hannon said COVID-19 delayed mony in Granby. the website’s relaunch, which was “The world woke to a new originally scheduled for March. peace after it was announced “It slowed a bit because we Japan had withdrawn and thus got so busy within the IT depart- ending World War II,” wrote ment,” Hannon said. “But some piper Todd Carpenter. “Bagpipers of things took time to do. We had around the world were asked meetings and training on how to to pipe one tune at sunrise. The use the software. The Selectboard tune’s name was ‘When the made it a priority and that pushed Battle’s O’er.’” it over the edge.” There was a local connection as “On the back end there are The Quaboag Valley Relay for Life was a mostly virtual event this year on Aug. 8. well – a plane crash which killed some changes that should make it seven people. easier to town staff to keep infor- event, a vigil, on the Belchertown The 82-minute affair was large- At the location of the first mation current,” Hannon said. Common in June. July ly uneventful with the exception Bomber Crash in the town of At its Annual Town Meeting of an interesting conversation Granby, which occurred on Sept. See REVIEW, page 9 • Belchertown voters had access As the state began to go into regarding a lawnmower. to its first hybrid indoor/outdoor phased reopening part three, Article 13 called for the town meeting where voters reviewed 30 the annual Quaboag Valley to allot $115,000 towards the articles on the warrant. Relay for Life also went virtu- purchase of an air conditioned Following the local election, al at Belchertown High School. mower for the Public Buildings Jim Barry joined the Belchertown Members of the Event Leadership Department. The Finance Selectboard, replacing Brenda Team live streamed some of the Committee recommended that Aldrich who stepped down after traditional relay events such as the the item be postponed indefinite- almost a decade of serving on the opening ceremony and survivor ly. The vast majority of those in board. Selectboard member Gail lap. attendance were in favor of pur- Gramarossa took over as chair of In an hour-long ceremo- chasing the new mower. the board. ny outside on the football field Gramarossa remarked on the at Belchertown High School, town’s ability to switch gears in Belchertown High School gradu- August the pandemic. ates from the class of 2020 were “People were able to pivot able to close out an unprecedent- While the event wasn’t a one and maintain the services and ed final year of school. day festival of trucks on the ways to do things in a safe way,” Rather than receiving their Belchertown Common, the Gramarossa said, listing examples diploma at graduation, students Belchertown Cultural Council such as a drop box that was put and families received the diploma held a drive-through style event during a two-day event. At the outside of Town Hall or curbside with a single food truck multiple ceremony, each student stood and pick up at the Clapp Memorial times throughout the summer. moved their tassel from the right Library. “All of the town depart- The events included online ments stepped up and got creative to the left side of their caps. Granby held its Annual Town entertainment to promote people about how to do things in differ- to leave the common to watch ent ways.” Meeting outside under a tent at After three years of construction of the new building Belchertown Day School Granby Jr./Sr. High School. from the comfort of their homes opened its doors on Monday.

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EDITORIAL Turley Publications Yes, Virginia. There is a Santa Claus! Letters to the Editor Policy No one could have realized it back in 1897, eternal light with which childhood fills the You tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what but that’s when the New York Sun published world would be extinguished. makes the noise inside, but there is a veil cov- what was to become an iconic part of local Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as ering the unseen world which not the strongest Letters to the edi- journalism history. The Sun printed what is now well not believe in fairies! You might get your man, nor even the united strength of all the tor should be 350 the most widely read letter to a newspaper. It papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. words or less in was sent by an 8-year-old New York City girl on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance can length. No unsigned named Virginia O’Hanlon. The response to even if they did not see Santa Claus coming push aside that curtain and view and picture the her letter by editorial writer Francis Pharcellus down, what would that prove? Nobody sees supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? or anonymous opin- Church is a message of love, magic and hope. Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing ions will be pub- Considering this past year, we imagine many Santa Claus. The most real things in the world else real and abiding. lished. We require readers could use a generous serving of that are those that neither children nor men can see. No Santa Claus! Thank God he lives and letter writers to next to a plate of Christmas cookies. So, here is Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? he lives forever. A thousand years from now, include his or her the full text of that historic letter: Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are Virginia, nay 10 times 10 thousand years from town of residence not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all now, he will continue to make glad the heart of and home telephone Dear Editor, the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in childhood. number. We must the world. authenticate author- I am 8 years old. ship prior to publi- Some of my little friends say there is no cation. We reserve Santa Claus. the right to edit or Papa says, “If you see it in The Sun, it’s so.” withhold any sub- Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus? missions deemed to be libelous or con- Virginia O’Hanlon tain unsubstantiated allegations, person- Virginia, your little friends are wrong. al attacks, defama- They have been affected by the skepticism of tion of character a skeptical age. They do not believe except they and offensive lan- see. They think that nothing can be which is not guage. All unknown comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, or alleged facts and Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, quotations offered are little. In this great universe of ours man is a by the author need to mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared cite credible, unbi- with the boundless world about him, as mea- sured by the intelligence capable of grasping ased sources. Send the whole truth and knowledge. letters to: Sentinel Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He Editor Melina exists as certainly as love and generosity and Bourdeau, 24 Water devotion exist, and you know that they abound St., Palmer, MA and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. 01069 or via email to Alas! How dreary would be the world if there [email protected]. were no Santa Claus! It would be as dreary as The deadline for sub- if there were no Virginias. There would be no missions is Friday at childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to 5 p.m. make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The

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REVIEW • from page 5 September While the first day of school might be opening a laptop versus getting on the bus, the Belchertown School District started school on Sept. 10. The School Committee approved a phased hybrid learning model for reopen- ing school for students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight, with all high school students being taught remotely until at least Oct. 30. The first two weeks of school were fully remote for every grade in the district. September also marked the opening of the Belchertown Day School at the former Belchertown State school property, after a three-year wait. The new building includes two pre-kin- dergarten rooms, two toddler rooms and one school-age room, which will also func- tion as a multi-purpose gymnasium. Each classroom will have its own bathroom facil- Ray and Cindy Janke replace flags on the Belchertown Common in honor of Veterans Day. Ray Janke is ity and a door that leads directly to an out- the town’s retired veterans’ agent. side playground area. announced she would be retiring in the tested hosted by the Belchertown Cultural spring of 2021, and advised the health dis- Council, a pumpkin patch event put on the October trict about the process to find her replace- Chestnut Hill Community School Parent ment, which will begin in January 2021. Teacher Organization, a graveyard tour by In Belchertown, the COVID-19 Task Granby Selectboard hired Robert the Chesterton Historical Society and a Force, comprised of two members of the Brzezinski as an interim fire chief. reverse Lions Club Halloween parade. Selectboard, School Committee and Board The Select board discussed finding an of Health held its first meeting to discuss interim fire chief following the termina- topics including enforcing Gov. Charlie tion of Granby Fire Chief John Mitchell November Baker’s mask mandate requiring people to Jr. on July 23. During executive sessions, wear a mask in public when they are unable the board discussed Mitchell’s employment Although the country was divid- to socially distance. with the town and determined in a July 22 ed about results of the national election The Energy and Sustainability executive session to terminate him, effec- until December, voters in Chesterton and Committee and the Communications tive the next day. Granby supported President-elect Joe The Belchertown Selectboard recently approved Committee were each created by the In an effort to hold alternative Halloween Biden. a draft easement, the next step in the process of Selectboard. events to trick-or-treating, there was the constructing a new water tower on Park St. Quabbin Health Director Judy Metcalf BelchertownWE thrill tour, a decoration con- See REVIEW, page 11 • CRUSHOUR WINTER WEATHERses BTILTONusines0% WE AUTOMOTIVEFINANCINGCRUSH UPAutoCare TO 24 WINTER GENERAL Center PLUMBING & MECHANICAL REPAIRS MONTHSWe Install OnlyWE NAPA Parts WEATHERWE Contractors FREDERICK TILTON ROUTE 9 Owner 3 AMHERSTCRUSH ROAD 0% CRUSH Residential & Commercial 323-5051 BELCHERTOWN,EXTENDED MA 01007 FINANCING PLUMBING SERVICES UP TO 24 WARRANTYWINTERMONTHS WINTER • New Construction • Remodeling • Repairs A FULL SERVICE COMPANY • High Efficiency Gas Boilers UP TOWEATHER 5 YEARSEXTENDED WEATHER Owner Tow • All Types of Hot Water Heaters B- nAsk for detailsResidential and qualifying models.WARRANTY Offer valid Aug. 1 - Nov. 30, 2020. Mike McKenzie © 2020 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved. Including On Demand High Efficiency Tankless Commercial UP TO 5 YEARS MA. Lic. #15648A Ask for details and qualifying models. Offer valid Aug. 1 - Nov. 30, 2020. 0% 0% © 2020 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved. Fully Insured IndustrialFINANCING FINANCING (413) 323-6116 • Powerful • Powerful OSHA 10 UP TO 24 HusqvarnaUP TO engines 24 Husqvarna• enginesElectric starter SCHEDULING SERVICE: Certified E MONTHS • HeatedMONTHS grips Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. le ic • Electric starter• Adjustable handle ctr EXTENDED • LED EXTENDED headlights MA Lic. #11406 413-323-9966 • Heated grips Office: 413-213-0770 WARRANTY• Adjustable handleWARRANTY www.dfplumbingandmechanical.com Email: [email protected] TO 5 YEARS• LED headlights UP TO 5 YEARS Ask for details and qualifying models. Offer valid Aug. 1 - Nov. 30, 2020. Ask for details and qualifying models. Offer valid Aug. 1 - Nov. 30, 2020. © 2020 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved. © 2020 Husqvarna AB. All rights reserved.

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Among the many events that hap- “Bourdeau” pened this year, these are the top 10 stories Also could you possibly zoom out on the from the Sentinels editions. photo to right to show the person taking Belchertown declares state of pictures? If not, no worries. emergency (March 23, 2020) Belchertown announced a state of emer- Page 12 gency due to COVID-19 last week. The Top 10 news stories – bold “Fair Belchertown selectboard declared the town rd took the action “proactively and not in committee reschedules 163 Belchertown response to any confirmed or presump- fair to 2021 (July 16, 2020)” tive positive cases of COVID-19 in the community,” according to a press release. “This declaration will allow town officials to more efficiently respond to emergency situations, deficit spending if necessary and file for reimbursement if state or federal funds become available,” according to the letter. Belchertown, Granby favor Biden (Nov. 9, 2020) Although the country may be divided about results of the election as over one week has passed since the national election, ARCHIVE PHOTOS voters in Belchertown and Granby have Seating was available from a distance with aggressive air exchange inside the Belchertown High School gym on Saturday. spoken. There were a total of 9,657 votes cast in Town Administrator Gary Brougham. Since June 1, Deputy Chief Bruce the national election of the 11,452 regis- Brougham explained the meeting nor- Carpenter has been working as acting chief tered voters in Belchertown. mally occurs on the second Monday in of the department. Voters in Granby certainly showed up May and “historically the annual operating The Selectboard sent a letter of notifica- to voice their opinion with a total of 82% budget is approved for the upcoming fiscal tion to Mitchell dated June 1, notifying him turnout in the national election with 3,945 year which starts on July 1. We also take of “the town’s intention not to renew (his) of 4,855 voters who cast their ballot. care of other necessary business – the war- contract as of July 1, 2021,” according to rant might have 45 to 50 articles on it.” the letter. Rep. Thomas Petrolati announces This year there were 30 articles on the retirement from public office annual meeting warrant to reduce the time Two BOS members call for (Feb. 18, 2020) of the meeting, according to Brougham. moderator’s resignation (Oct. 29, 2020) Seventh Hampden District Repre- The Belchertown Selectboard addressed sentative and House Chairman of Policy Mower subject of debate a social media post made by an elected and Steering Thomas M. Petrolati has at Granby ATM (July 28, 2020) official last week with varied scrutiny, announced that he will not seek re-election An old tradition took on new form on including two members calling for the offi- to the role in 2020. July 25, as Granby’s 2020 Annual Town cial’s resignation in its meeting on Monday Petrolati, 62, was first elected in 1987. Meeting occurred outside in front of night. During his more than three decades in pub- Granby Junior/Senior High School. The Town Moderator Amanda Halperin, who Seventh Hampden District Rep. Thomas Petrolati 82-minute affair was largely uneventful was elected to the position earlier this year, lic office the long-time Hampden Country (D-Ludlow) Democrat has worked tirelessly on issues with the exception of an interesting conver- made a Facebook post that Selectboard impacting the lives of the people in his sation regarding a lawnmower. members considered inappropriate, which district. The group composed of high school and Article 13 called for the town to allot castigated police for not enforcing the One of Petrolati’s primary goals while college students spoke about their own $115,000 towards the purchase of an state’s mask mandate, and indicated the in office was to support economic devel- experiences with racism in Belchertown, air conditioned mower for the Public lack of enforcement might be because they opment in Western Massachusetts. To that called on white allies to take action and Buildings Department. The Finance are supporters of President Donald Trump. end, he worked with a group of local law- honored the lives lost to police brutality in Committee recommended that the item be makers to facilitate the transfer of a 5.4 the United States. postponed indefinitely. Granby Superintendent to leave district -acre parcel of land in Belchertown from (June 18, 2020) state to local control. An Annual Town Meeting Granby fire chief on unpaid The high school seniors aren’t unlike any other (July 2, 2020) administrative leave (June 11, 2020) the only ones who are departing Over 150 attend vigil (July 2, 2020) The Special and Annual Town Meetings As of June 1, Granby Fire Chief John from Granby Public School District. With 15 members and counting the were held in the Belchertown High School Mitchell Jr. was placed on unpaid adminis- Effective June 30, Superintendent Sheryl Belchertown Justice Collaborative hosted gym and on the tennis courts on Saturday trative leave from the Fire Department for a vigil for George Floyd on the common and with “tremendous effort” the two-hour 30 days, according to Town Administrator last week. event went “nearly perfect” according to Christopher Martin. See TOP 10, page 12 •

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There were a total of 9,657 votes cast in the national election of the 11,452 registered voters in Belchertown. With a large turnout of about 84%, according to Belchertown Town Clerk Colleen Foothill-Berte said this year marked a record in mail in ballots. “This is the RSVP needed for Christmas Christmas Eve most mail in ballots I’ve ever seen,” she said. “In the last two national elections, Belchertown voters showed up candlelight with an 80% turn out, so this was a bigger turn out.” masses at St. Francis of Assisi Voters in Granby certainly showed up to voice their BELCHERTOWN –Because of church to insure social distancing. opinion with a total of 82% turnout in the national elec- safety concerns and restrictions on The parish office will be taking service tion with 3,945 of 4,855 voters who cast their ballot. gatherings by the state, attendance at reservations for the Christmas mass- BELCHERTOWN – Join the In 2016, 1,447 voters voted early, 31% of Granby’s mass is limited to 200. es beginning Dec. 1. Use only the members of Christ Community registered voters, according to the 2016 Annual town As a result, Christmas Masses at front entrance and anyone not on the Church congregation for a time of report. St. Francis of Assisi this year will list will be not be allowed in. worship and music focusing on the After 27 years of serving as the full-time Belchertown be by reservation only to ensure that Please arrive no later than 15 min- true meaning of Christmas and the Fire Chief Edward Bock announced his retirement in a the church stay below the limit, that utes – earlier, if possible - before the joy that this season brings. letter to the Belchertown Belchertown. social distancing is maintained and mass time, as social distancing, seat- The Christmas Eve service will With a pending retirement of May 20, 2021, the that everyone is safe. Anyone with- ing and list checking will take time. take place at 5:30 p.m. both lives- Selectboard wasted no time in discussing the timeline out a reservation will not be invited Masses for Christmas Eve (by res- treamed, on the Christ Community for Bock’s replacement. in. ervation only): Thursday, Dec. 24 at Church Facebook page, and in per- A single neutral arbitrator has found that the town of Anyone who does not feel well or 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. son at the church. All social distanc- who are particularly vulnerable to Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25 Granby did not have just cause to suspend Fire Chief ing and mask-wearing regulations COVID-19 due to age or underlying (by reservation only): mass at 8 a.m. John Mitchell for 30 days in May. will be in place. The town was ordered to immediately “rescind the conditions are encouraged to stay and 10:30 a.m. home. Feast of the Holy Family: the Attendees are asked to sign up suspension, remove all references to the suspension to attend at the church’s website: from the Mitchell’s file and make him whole for all Christmas Mass will be tele- weekend of Dec. 26 to 27, masses vised on BCTV 191 at 4:30 p.m. on are the weekend schedule www.gracefortheway.org, in order to wages and benefits lost as a result of the suspension, ensure there’s enough space in the less any interim income he would not have received but Christmas Day and online. Family Blessings will be offered at Attendance at all Christmas mass- the end of mass. building to follow all social distanc- for the suspension,” according to the decision written by ing guidelines. Christ Community Arbitrator Mary Ellen Shea. es must be reserved in advance. New Year’s-Solemnity of Mary the Only those with reservations will be Mother of God: Thursday, Dec. 31 Church is located at 1255 Federal allowed in. mass will be St. in Belchertown. December For those who do attend, masks celebrated at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, For more information contact the and social distancing are required. Jan. 1 at 8 and 12:10 a.m. church office at 413-253-0292 or Rather than have a single event, the Belchertown Cleaning and sanitizing protocols are The parish office will be tak- [email protected]. Cultural Council created a month-long series of events in place. Enter by the front doors. ing reservations for the Christmas for winter light night, including a countdown of the Ushers will be available to direct Masses beginning Dec. 1. lights on the memory tree on the Belchertown Common. the flow of entering and exiting the Please call 413-323-6272 ext. 1. Teaming up with other local groups including the Belchertown Recreation Department, Police Department PHOTOS BY MELINA BOURDEAU and the Quabbin Art Association, the events included Christ Community a gingerbread house competition, a toy drive, a free art Church hosted its first event and others. light and live nativity During December, towns also saw an increase of display last weekend. One member of the COVID-19 cases with Granby receiving a ‘red’ desig- congregation created nation based on case numbers and positivity rate deter- a COVID-19 tree. mined by the state. As of Dec. 12, the case numbers hit an all-time high in Belchertown since the pandemic hit in town with a total of 46 cases. Previously the highest cases in a week was 21 in April. There have been 278 cases to date and eight deaths due to COVID-19. Quabbin Health Director Judy Metcalf spoke about the “surge.” “We are just seeing the Thanksgiving cases now, I saw the first Thanksgiving-related cluster on Friday,” Metcalf told the Board of Health. “On Saturday and Sunday things slowed down. That will go for another A member of the Christ Community Church congregation took week or two until after Christmas…We expect a surge photos of the trees on display at the light and live nativity event. upon a surge until mid-January.” The COVID-19 Task Force has launched a hotline, allowing residents to report large residential gatherings. The goal of the hotline is to educate the public about HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY NEW YEARfrom 90 Meat the ongoing risks of gathering inside during the winter during the pandemic. USDA INSP. FRESH STORE MADE USDA INSP. USDA INSP. 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MELINA BOURDEAU Staff writer

BELCHERTOWN – It can be a task to form a new group in a typical year, let alone during a pandemic, but the Belchertown Justice Collaborative not only hosted a vigil honoring Black people who have lost their lives to police brutality, it has also continued its work on behalf of racial justice efforts. The Belchertown Justice Collaborative, which formed in June after the death of George Floyd did so to “start a long-term conversation about racial justice, account- ability and community solidarity in Belchertown,” according to its Facebook page. The group is comprised of teenagers and young adults intent on making change, beginning in their backyard. Since its start, the BJC has hosted and co-hosted multiple events through- out town – from the vigil, sponsored by the Belchertown Cultural Alliance to the iShape MA educational campaign, hosting a double-feature drive-in movie with the Belchertown Recreation Department and others. Belchertown Selectboard Chair Gail Gramarossa said their vigil for George Floyd and Black people who have died due The Belchertown Justice Collaborative, a group of teenagers and young adults, are the newcomers of 2020. The group formed in June and has hosted and to police brutality was the “highlight” of cohosted several events in town. the summer. “It’s rarer sometimes when you think collaborate with to keep these issues alive,” the vigil in the summer to make sure the Belchertown State School property with about maintaining momentum after one Gramarossa said. experiences of its members were shared. the Belchertown Justice Collaborative, it event and continuing that can sometimes be She added that is especially impressive With a recently awarded grant relat- appears the BJC will continue its efforts in a challenge, but (the BJC) found partners to to her to see the group lead and organize ed to an upcoming project at the former 2021 as well.

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Stanton is leaving her position to become the superintendent of Mohawk Trail and Newsmaker of the Year Hawlemont Regional School District in Buckland. In her letter, Stanton said retiring Pupil Services Director, Carol Hepworth, has Judy Metcalf, Quabbin Health Director postponed her retirement to serve as inter- im superintendent.

MELINA BOURDEAU our work in the background,” Metcalf said a resource providing guidance and clarity Fair committee reschedules 163rd Staff writer in an interview. “COVID-19 disease sur- around what they’re supposed to do.” Belchertown Fair to 2021 (July 16, 2020) veillance and tracking overtook the depart- Metcalf has also worked to educate the Without an official vote, the BELCHERTOWN – In a year domi- ment and, without a doubt, has never been public about COVID-19 and how to be Belchertown Fair Committee decided to nated by the global pandemic with infor- at the forefront, so publicly.” safer during the pandemic through the cancel this year’s fair. mation and guidance changing, Quabbin SelectBoard Chair and previous member creation of signage as well as advisories to Chair of the Belchertown Fair Health District Director Judy Metcalf of the Board of Health, Gail Gramarossa, residents and committees alike. Committee, Mark Nute said he spoke with worked to inform the public about said in most cases people didn’t know Each week, Metcalf has posted COVID- Quabbin Health District Director Judy COVID-19, precautions and guidance about the Board of Health until “some- 19 data for the Quabbin Health district, Metcalf this was almost a day or so after since the pandemic reached Belchertown thing goes wrong.” which includes Pelham and Ware. From the Big E had canceled their fair. in March. “People don’t typically think about March to December, Metcalf added data “I talked to Judy a little bit, and I said let Metcalf said the health district and the the safety guidelines of septic systems from the state, cluster data and created us know what we can take and do to make Board of Health have always been respon- or restaurants, for example,” Gramarossa graphics tracking the town’s data over things happen if it does,” Nute said. “She sible for tracking communicable diseases, said. “To me, having resources is critical. time. said the amusement part of the fair would among others. With the COVID-19 Task Force, as well as not happen. The social distancing with the “We’ve been prepared and have done every department in town, Judy has been tents and social and kids’ tents weren’t going to happen.”

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Family movie night holiday theme you’ll have some homemade holiday ule for the holidays from Granby Community Access Kid’s help make New Year’s Eve DVD binge boxes ornaments to add a special touch to and Media. sparkle at the Granby Library A binge box is a box/bag with three your tree or a great gift for someone On Channel 15, GCAM will be airing a Yule Log all Between Dec. 29 to 31 pick up a DVD’s hand-selected for you by the special. day Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for residents to kit to make a firework wand and take librarians, a bag of microwave pop- Bagged kits will be created for put in the background while preparing for their “stay- home a noisemaker and glow stick corn, an activity and a small gift to younger and older youth. It is first necklace. The Granby library has brighten your day. come first serve. at-home Christmas” activities. multiple copies of “Happy New Year Library staff will ask your Holiday books for sale .50 everywhere” and the night before child(ren)’s age(s). You can request a A selection of “like new” holiday Thursday, Dec. 24 New Year’s Eve, as for a copy for personalized box, feel free to ask for books are on the bottom shelf of our • 7 a.m. - Seniors on the Move curbside pick up. Need some movies books, music. Ornament Kit cart. Each book is .50. • 8 a.m. - Alivelihood to watch or other books to read? Ask To request a holiday binge box Envelopes are provided – put the • 9 a.m. - In the Garden with Liz for a curbside pick up by calling the call the library 467-3320 or email the book payment in the envelope, then • 10 a.m. - Healthy Bones & Balance library ahead during open hours at library at granbypubliclibrary@gmail. put the envelope in book drop. • 11 a.m. - Norfolk Knitting School 467-3320. com. Holiday craft bags for Jr/Sr High • 12 p.m. - Songspeak Teens, stop by the Granby Library Library staff answer calls and schoolers • 1 p.m. - Letters to Santa Recap to get your glow on for New Years emails on open library days Tuesday Get crafty! Choose an ornament kit • 4 p.m. - Granby UCC Christmas Service Stop by the library lobby Dec. 29 through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to and some winter magic coloring pages • 7 p.m. - Granby UCC Christmas Pageant to 31 during library hours Tuesday 5:30 p.m. at the Granby Library • 7:30 p.m. - Letters to Santa: Night Before Christmas through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to Kid - made ornaments to “gift or While supplies last. Stop by the • 9 p.m. - MA Military Gold Star Families Tribute 5:30 p.m. to pick up a couple of glow keep” kits library lobby during library hours • 10 p.m. - Granby UCC Christmas Service stick necklaces. Limit two per teen. 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With all the challenges this • 8:30 p.m. - Granby UCC Christmas Pageant through Dec. 31 • Supports more than 600 fam- year, the organization has experienced • 9 p.m. - MA Military Gold Star Families Tribute ilies with holiday food baskets for a dip in donations, and we’d like to • 9:30 p.m. - Letters to Santa Recap SPRINGFIELD – Throughout the Thanksgiving and Christmas annually help fix this.” month of December, Freedom Credit • Sends more than 500 care pack- “During this holiday season, there On Dec. 26, there will be two marathons going on Union will partner with its members ages to deployed military men and are about 220,000 American men and both Channels 12 and 15 reflecting the programming and the local community to raise women around the world women on active duty in 100 coun- that GCAM aired over 2020. Channel 12 will includes funds to benefit the Pioneer Valley • Is funded entirely by private dona- tries who will not be home for the things such as the Class of ‘70-’79 GJSHS Reunion, USO. Freedom will match total dona- tions, sponsorships and grants holidays,” said Allan Tracy, executive tions made through Dec. 31 up to the East Meadow Teacher Parade, and the 75th • Supports both Westover Air director, Pioneer Valley USO. “We $2,500. Anniversary of Victory in Japan with Todd Carpenter. 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motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation. was sure he set the parking break. He was pulled over. The officer put on their lights Belchertown Police Dispatch got a call about an erratic vehi- then pinned between forklift and truck. The and they turned right on North Liberty St. cle which came into the caller’s lane and man was transported with serious injuries. to go to Three Rivers. The officer lost sight Editor’s note: The following are brief almost hit them head on. The driver of the Ludlow Fire Dept. was contacted for mutu- of the motor vehicle and at the intersection explanations of select entries in the erratic vehicle was travelling southbound al aid. at North St. the officer saw the vehicle stop Belchertown Police log and arrests for the and the caller turned around and followed 2:57 p.m. – Officers responded to a res- and drive past the underpass. The vehicle weeks of Dec. 9 through Dec. 15. The infor- the suspect’s car. An officer got behind idence for a report of a medical call. The continued onto Railroad St. Dispatch con- mation was provided by a member of the the suspect’s car on Chauncey Walker Rd. officer assisted Belchertown fire and para- tacted Palmer Police Department. Officers police department based on the review of when they reached the golf course, the sus- medics on scene. Mutual aid was contacted checked the area and couldn’t locate the the detailed log summary. This feature is pect stuck the curb almost hit a street lamp. and Amherst responded for mutual aid. driver. designed to provide context and explana- The officer pulled the suspect over and 3:58 p.m. –The Belchertown K-9 offi- tion to some of the calls police respond to spoke with them, getting a strong odor of cer responded to Granby to assist Granby Tuesday, Dec. 15 every day. Of the 280 calls police respond- alcohol. The suspect said they had two Police for a mutual aid K-9 request to 1:52 p.m. – Belchertown officers and ed to, there were 25 incidents, two acci- martinis. A sobriety test was given and the tracking from crashed motor vehicle area fire/paramedics responded to a residence dents, five arrest/summons and two cita- suspect was unsteady on their feet. They to locate the driver who was in the woods for a party who was injured during a past tions. were placed under arrest. When an inven- behind the crash. disturbance. tory of the vehicle was taken, an empty nip 4:36 p.m. – Officers took a report from a 3:03 p.m. – Officers responded to an ARRESTS/SUMMONS was found in car and a full one was found resident who said they ordered a laptop in accident on George Hannum. One vehicle Wednesday, Dec. 9 in a purse. There was fresh damage to the the last month which was supposed to be was travelling north on George Hannum 4:20 p.m. – A 37-year-old Belchertown vehicle and photos were taken. The suspect delivered on Dec. 3. The caller said they when the operator slowed for children who man was issued a summons for use of was later released on personal reconnais- were told it was delivered on midnight at were riding bikes. The first operator was motor vehicle without authority. Officers sance to appear in court at a later date. on Dec. 3 and the last location was out on struck from behind by a second vehicle. spoke with a person who loaned their car to delivery on truck in Chicopee. They were The second vehicle then fled the scene. a coworker. After some time, the coworker ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS unable to provide with information about 3:35 p.m. – Officers took a report of didn’t return the car, which was supposed the delivery. The caller was the delivery harassment from a resident. The party was to be brough back after 20 minutes. At 6:39 Thursday, Dec. 10 company was going to contact the driver. advised of the process to obtain an abuse p.m. the coworker called the person who 4:21 pm. – Officers took a report of The person called the company they pur- prevention order. said they would be back in an addition- unemployment fraud. chased the laptop from and was told to file 3:52 p.m. – A person came into the sta- al 30 minutes. The caller wanted charges a police report. tion concerned about the welfare of their pressed. Friday, Dec. 11 7:08 p.m. – Officers spoke with a res- significant other after they had an argu- 9 a.m. – The school resource officer ident on phone who said earlier that day ment. Dispatch put out a broadcast for the Friday, Dec. 11 took a call person about an online incident a delivery company was dropping off a party. The person wanted them to come 4:31 p.m. – A 44-year-old Belchertown involving two students. The officer spoke package at their home when they struck the home and the partner wasn’t home. Then man was issued a summons for an unlawful with the party the next morning. The stu- resident’s garage door. The contractor was the next day, one of the officers spoke with wiretap. The suspect went to another police dent messaged another student in a chat contacted. The supervisor told the person customs in Holton, Maine after the signif- department and spoke with an officer with and they had prior incidents together. The that they should get an estimate for the icant other crossed boarder into Canada. a secretly recorded conversation between officer spoke with the involved parties who repairs and the company would take care The party was told they needed to quaran- themselves and their partner at their home. were advised to contact officer if there was of the cost. tine and they wanted to come back to the The suspect recorded the conversation in another involved incidents. US. They were then released. order to try to incriminating statements 10:16 a.m. – Officers took a report of Saturday, Dec. 12 4:45 p.m. – A North Washington St. from their partner to use in court. unemployment fraud. 1:32 p.m. – Officers spoke with a North resident reported they found several open 11:12 a.m. – Officers responded to a Washington St. resident concerning their packages on the side of the road, five were Sunday, Dec. 13 Chauncey Walker Rd. business with window being shot by a BB gun. There was opened and four times were left behind. 9:17 p.m. – Christy L. Duford, 42, of Belchertown Fire and EMTs for a report several holes in the window sill and BBs The residents notified the department 112 Balfour Dr. Springfield, was arrested of a forklift accident. A male party suf- found. There are no suspects and no other and an officer took the items back to the on charges of operating under the influ- fered a leg injury. The party exited the fork- information at this time. station and contacted the owners. Three ence of alcohol, negligent operation of a lift to check on the load and he said he 4:07 p.m. – Officers responded to North of the packages belonged to residents in Liberty St. residence for an out of control Belchertown, one belonged to a resident 12-year-old child. There was an argument in Hadley and another to a Ludlow resi- and the child destroyed different things in dent. Officers tried to make contact with the house. the parties about the packages which didn’t 8:49 p.m. – Officers responded for State appear to be delivered its proper location. St. residence for a report of garage door It was unknown if the delivery driver was that was smashed in. It appeared someone involved. drove a vehicle into it. The glass windows 11:16 p.m. – An officer took a phone were completely destroyed and the party report of stolen bicycle which occurred said they didn’t received any deliveries five days prior. The blue Mongoose fat tire recently. The resident said they would be style mountain bike was stolen off the back in contact with their landlord to report the porch of the residence. The bike was locat- incident. ed at the former Belchertown Day School by an officer working a traffic detail. The Sunday, Dec. 13 bicycle was brought back to the station and 10:19 a.m. – Officers responded to an put into evidence. The owner was advised. accident at a storage facility. The vehicle was at the entrance of a storage complex on Harris Way, when the driver exited the vehicle, and failed to put it into park. The Granby Police vehicle drove forward as the gate opened. The vehicle hit the gate and bent it. There Editor’s Note: The Granby Police were cracks to the gate and damage to the Department responded to 128 calls for the front end of the vehicle. week of Dec. 12 through Dec. 17. Those 10:41 a.m. – An officer dispatched to the arrested are presumed innocent until intersection Cold Spring Rd and Michael proven guilty in a court of law. All infor- Sears Rd for a report of stop sign that was mation is provided by the Granby Police Department. CLUES ACROSS continuous CLUES DOWN 22. Advantage bent. There were no tire tracks, but the offi- 1. Crow species sound 1. Rear of 23. Type of tree cer noted the street name sign was missing. The sign was able to stand upright, but Friday, Dec. 11 4. Partner to flow 30. Wrath (nautical) 24. Luke’s mentor 3:36 p.m. – Officers investigated a motor 7. Male offspring 31. Pollinates 2. He minds the __-Wan Belchertown DPW was contacted to secure the sign. vehicle accident on Chicopee St. The oper- 8. Sedate flowers net 27. Life stories ator lost control of their vehicle and drove 10. Orange beverage 32. Association 3. Ring-shaped 28. Vase 1:52 p.m. – Officers took a report of unemployment fraud. off the roadway. 12. Pair of small 39. Prejudice objects 29. Tiny 4:36 p.m. – Officer dispatched to a Front hand drums 41. Unhealthy 4. When you hope 31. Package (abbr.) St. business for a report of an employee Saturday, Dec. 12 13. 12th month of 42. Hasidic religious to get there 32. A photog’s tool that was pushed. There were two parties 1:23 p.m. – Officers investigated a two- Jewish civil year leader 5. Young children 33. Wood yelling at each other, while in the doorway car accident on East State St. Injuries were 14. Former Pirates 43. Distinctive 6. Beloved hobbit 34. One of the six and one allegedly pushed another into the reported. star Jason philosophy 8. Pigpen noble gases door frame. No injuries were reported. The 16. Computer 44. Short-term 9. Wish harm upon (abbr.) officer spoke with the other parties from Sunday, Dec. 13 company memory 11. Quick=eyed 35. Pueblo people their perspective didn’t think they even 2:56 p.m. – Officers investigated a theft 17. Made angry 45. In a good way (Scottish) of New Mexico touched the other party. The matter didn’t from a resident’s garage. The incident is 19. Beverage 46. Emperors of 14. Scrooge’s 36. Wild goats meet the threshold of pressing charges. still under investigation. container Ethiopia phrase “__ 37. A way to 20. Charlize Theron 48. Imaginary line Humbug” comply Monday, Dec. 14 Tuesday, Dec. 15 film “__ Flux” 49. Of barium 15. One more 38. Horatio __, 3:06 p.m. – Officers took a report of 5:07 p.m. – Officers took a report of 21. Localities 50. One’s sense of 18. A ballplayer British admiral unemployment fraud. credit card fraud. The incident is still under 25. Consume self-esteem who only hits 39. Actress Leslie 9:11 p.m. – An officer was running radar investigation. 26. Don’t know 51. Man who 19. Once vital TV 40. Sir __ Newton when they observed a motor vehicle it drift Thursday, Dec. 17 when yet behaves part 44. Pouch into the other lane. The officer saw the operator using their cell phone while driv- 11:22 a.m. – Officers investigate motor 27. Bed style dishonorably 20. Sixth month of 47. Have already vehicle accident on East State St. The oper- 29. Make a low, 52. Monetary unit Jewish civil year done ing. The officer was going to pull over the operator after noticing they were also trav- ator lost control of their vehicle and drove elling faster than the speed limit. The vehi- off the roadway. cle continued to accelerate to avoid being THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 PAGE 15

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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ SPORTSwww.turley.com SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Desormier laments on lost season WINTER SEASON TIM PETERSON son had been called off, every- ably over.” a leading candidate to be inducted Several Sports Correspondent thing was a little bit different for The President of the Clayton into the Hall of Fame. Desormier and his teammates. Insurance Agency is Michael The Rams boys’ varsity bas- WORCESTER— The “Since I’ve been Regan, who lives in ketball team, which is coached unknowns Worcester State University men’s a student here at Granby. by Tim Sheehan, advanced to the basketball team ended the 2019- Worcester State, I Joe’s father is Western Mass. Division 4 semifi- 20 regular season tied for first would start play- also a member of nal game three times in the four for winter place with Westfield State in the ing pick-up basket- the Chicopee Public years that Desormier was a mem- Massachusetts State Collegiate ball games and lift- Schools Athletic Hall ber of the team. sports Athletic Conference (MASCAC) ing in September,” of Fame. He played In Desormier’s final high standings. With several key play- Desormier said. “We football, basket- school basketball game, the Rams ers returning this winter, the weren’t allowed to do ball, and baseball at lost a heartbreaker to Monson by season expectations were extremely high those things this year. Comp. one point in the semifinal game, for the Lancers. We also had fewer “From all of the which were held at the historic GREGORY A. SCIBELLI Just like the other six team-oriented events. stories I’ve been Curry Hicks Cage located on the [email protected] MASCAC men’s basketball All of my classes are told about my father UMass-Amherst campus. team’s, Worcester State will not virtual this semester.” Joe Desormier, a growing up, he was a “We lost three times in the REGION – In Western be playing any games this winter All of the stu- standout athlete at great athlete in high Western Mass. semifinals and we Massachusetts, winter sports due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. dent-athletes, who Granby, has lost out on school,” Joe said. “I could never get over the hump,” are scheduled to begin in early “We probably would’ve been had their college sea- the 2020-2021 season always try my best Desormier said. “Losing those January, but that is pending one of the favorites to win our sons canceled because at Worcester State. to follow in his foot- games was like getting stabbed in the creation of a new sched- conference title and qualify for of COVID-19, will be steps.” the back, especially in my senior ule and the Pioneer Valley the NCAA Division 3 tourna- eligible to play one more season. Another person who has been year. We were the favorites to win Interscholastic Athletic ment,” said Worcester State senior Desormier, who’s majoring in very supportive throughout Joe’s the Division 4 title that year. We Conference forming geograph- guard Joe Desormier, who was Business Administration, most high school and college athletic had a bunch of talented three- ic “bubble” leagues for bas- an outstanding three-sport athlete likely won’t be returning to the career is his mother, Sue. sport athletes and we had all of ketball and hockey, as well as at Granby High School. “When Lancers basketball team next year. “I just want to thank my par- the pieces to win it all, but we just swimming. our season was canceled, it was “I’m going to be graduating ents for everything they’ve done couldn’t get the job done. It was In November, the PVIAC definitely a bummer, but they next spring and I already have for me,” he said. “Nothing I’ve great having the opportunity to agreed to go ahead with winter did make the right decision with a job offer with the Martin J accomplished could’ve been done play several basketball games at sports, but made a number of everything that’s going on.” Clayton Insurance Agency, which without them, it’s something I’ll the Cage.” rulings: The decision to cancel the is in Holyoke,” Desormier said. never forget.” Desormier was also a four-year • Compete in a bubble that 2020-21 winter sports season “My father (Rob) is also in the Granby High School currently member of the Rams boys’ soccer will limit contact with fewer was made by the MASCAC insurance field and he has taught doesn’t have an Athletic Hall of athletes (schools). Presidents. me a lot about the business. My Fame, but if they did have one, • Start date for winter sports January 4, 2021 through Even before the basketball sea- college basketball career is prob- Joe Desormier would certainly be See DESORMIER, page 17 • February 20, 2021 • The scheduled amount of games will be: Team sports SOCCER (Basketball, Swimming, Ice Hockey) 10-12 Skiing 5-6 con- test • No independent varsity Soccer changes affected approach to game contests, only those given by schedulers. TIM PETERSON “We have benefitted over the • Spectators for Indoor Sports Correspondent years from having a player who Games TBD. could throw it far,” Kolodziey said. • Out of season coaching: REGION—The MIAA made “You could create more scoring There will be no out of sea- several rule changes to the sport of chances on more restarts with the son coaching during the Winter soccer this past fall due to COVID- kick-in.” Season 19. There were also no head balls • Strongly recommend no It took a couple of matches for allowed. captains practices. the players, coaches, and referees “I think the rule change that With the recent rollout of to get used to the new modified affected the game the most was a vaccine as well as a second rules. elimination of head balls. I’ve one now in the pipeline that “It did take some time for the never seen so many well-exe- could accelerate the vaccina- players to get used to the new cuted shoulder balls in my life,” tion process, it is unclear if rules. We’re hoping to go back to Kolodziey added. “But there were decisions made about fans will soccer without modifications next a lot of good scoring chances be revisited at some point. year,” said Monson girls’ varsity missed by all the teams due to not Another decision that must soccer coach Eric Degnan. “The being allowed to head the ball.” be made is what schools will players deserve a lot of credit. You Players were not allowed to be participating in the winter also have to give the referees a lot make intentional physical contact season. of credit as well. It wasn’t very with an opposing player. Changes that have already easy for them either.” “We always stress the impor- been made for the sea- Granby girls varsity soccer tance of not committing reckless son include the addition of coach Robert Weaver was happy and needless fouls,” Kolodziey Southwick to the winter ranks. his players had the opportunity to said. “If the health situation is Southwick’s school committee play some matches this fall. under control, I do think all the did not allow the school to par- “The girls were very happy just modified rules will be changed ticipate in the fall season, but to be getting together, practicing FILE PHOTOS back next season.” has agreed to support the win- and playing soccer while following Goalkeepers weren’t allowed to ABOVE: Girls soccer ter season. Southwick has boys the modifications,” Weaver said. kick, punt dropkick, or throw the and girls basketball as well as “At Granby, we had great back- adjusted to the mod- ified rules of soccer, ball in the air beyond the midfield ice hockey. ing from the school’s administra- which included no line. Belchertown, while it will tion, school committee, and health throw-ins and goalies If the ball did travel in the air allow swimming and bas- department.” could not punt over beyond the midfield line with- ketball, hockey is not being One of the rule changes was the the half line. out touching a player, the result- allowed due to the fact the elimination of throw-ins. When ing restart was an indirect kick UMass practice rink, their the ball crossed the touchline, the for the opposing team from home ice, is not available. restart was a kick-in, which was the spot it crossed midfield. Belchertown’s school commit- the same as an indirect kick. The “I strongly disliked the rule where tee confirmed other options ball was placed on the spot on the the goalie could not punt, or goal for Belchertown would be touchline where the ball went out LEFT: Boys soccer had kick the ball over half,” said Ware in communities that current- of bounds or behind it. to do without head boys varsity soccer coach Jesse ly in the red status for being Ludlow boys’ varsity soccer balls, a big part of the Trzpit “To me, it didn’t make a lot coach Greg Kolodziey really didn’t attack game. mind the elimination of throw-ins. See SOCCER, page 16 • See SEASON, page 16 • PAGE 16 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020

❚ SPORTS T-Birds announce massive teddy bear donation Pioneers to host Pelham SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Thunderbirds’ Foundation is pleased to clinic announce a donation of over LUDLOW – Western United 1,000 teddy bears and stuffed Pioneers FC is excited to offer a animals to local charitable part- soccer clinic in Pelham, MA for ners, the culmination of a suc- players in the Massachusetts cessful Drive-Thru Teddy Bear North Region. The fall clinic Toss presented by Teddy Bear provides off-season training and Pools & Spas, that was held on skill development by WUP FC Saturday, Dec. 12 outside of the coaches. There are two sessions MassMutual Center in downtown available. sign up for one or both. It makes a great holiday Springfield. gift for friends and family mem- This morning, the bers. Thunderbirds’ mascot Boomer, This program is offered to along with staff members, boys and girls born in 2010, made deliveries of hundreds of 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The stuffed animals to Square One, four-week program includes Center for Human Development one practice per week for a total (CHD), Boys and Girls Club of $65 per session ($130 for 2 of Springfield, and the Boys & sessions). Sessions will consist Girls Club, Family Center in of a max of 15 players per field Springfield. (COVID regulation for the play- “Our holiday celebrations are ers’ safety). looking much different this year, SESSION 1: MON- but the Springfield Thunderbirds DAYS 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, & 2/8 have proven that with a bit of cre- Boys and Girls Born 2013 and ativity and careful planning, the 2014: Session is at 5 p.m. SUBMITTED PHOTO Boys and Girls Born 2010, children in our community can Despite the pandemic conditions, the Springfield Thunderbirds still held its annual teddy bear drive. still experience the magic of the 2011, and 2012: Session is at 6 p.m. season,” says Kristine Allard, the outpouring of support for the SESSION 2: MONDAYS Vice President of Development Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Toss” said 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, & 3/15 & Communications, Square Thunderbirds President Nathan Boys and Girls Born 2013 and One. “We are so grateful to Nate Costa. “Teddy Bear Toss is a sta- 2014: Session is at 5 p.m. Costa and the entire Thunderbirds ple event for the Thunderbirds, Boys and Girls Born 2010, community for keeping the tradi- and our fans came out in full 2011, and 2012: Session is at 6 tion of the Teddy Bear Toss alive. support. We can’t thank our fans, p.m. Our children will be overjoyed!” partners, and those that donated to The sessions will be held at Due to the COVID-19 pandem- our Foundation enough to be able Pelham Elementary School at ic, the annual Teddy Bear Toss to bring smiles to children at this 45 Amherst Road, Pelham, MA event was much different than time of year.” 01002. previous years. Instead of toss- The Thunderbirds extend a ing the bears onto the ice after special thank you to all of their SOCCER • from page 15 the first T-Birds first goal during partners that stepped up and were a home game in December, fans able to make this event a reality, of sense to begin with, I didn’t brought their new teddy bears or including: Teddy Bear Pools & see how it benefitted anyone’s stuffed animals down and ‘tossed’ Spas, Balise Auto Group, Western safety and it also took a large them out of their vehicles as part Mass News, the Springfield advantage away from our team. Our starting goalie consistently of the Drive-Thru Teddy Bear Business Improvement District kicks the ball over half which Toss at the MassMutual Center & downtown Visitor’s Center, gives us an opportunity to move on the corner of Main St. and The Thunderbirds mascot tosses a teddy bear from a donor’s car. New Valley Bank & Trust and the ball up field more so than Bruce Landon Way. Boomer, the Dunkin’. The Thunderbirds also other ways. Our backup goalie Nicebox Icebox, and front office would like to thank their teddy also has the ability to do this.” staff were present to collect dona- and families receiving services the annual global movement that bear delivery partner, BMW of All of the high school soccer tions and properly package and in CHD programs across west- encourages people to do good West Springfield. matches were played in four sanitize them. Those that couldn’t ern Massachusetts,” said Ben and support nonprofits, encourag- The Thunderbirds Teddy Bear ten-minute quarters instead of make it that day also donated at Craft, CHD’s Vice President ing fans that couldn’t physically Toss was established in 2016, two twenty minutes halves. the Thunderbirds office, at Teddy of Community Engagement. attend the event to donate to the whereby the Thunderbirds’ A couple of the other rule Bear Pools & Spas in Chicopee, “We deeply appreciate the Thunderbirds’ Foundation and first goal in the annual Teddy changes were corner kicks were the Springfield Visitor Center, or Thunderbirds organization’s part- sponsor a bear. Over 250 bears Bear Toss game results in a cel- indirect kicks, no timeouts will at New Valley Bank’s new head- nership and strong commitment to were sponsored by local and ebration of bears being thrown be allowed, and there were no quarters located in Monarch Place our community, and we can’t wait national supporters of the Teddy onto the ice. Since starting the rebounds allowed on penalty in downtown Springfield. to get back to the arena to cheer Bear Toss through donations to tradition four seasons ago, the kicks. Coaches, players and ref- “The T-Birds and their loyal them on when it’s safe to do so.” the Thunderbirds’ Foundation, Thunderbirds have contributed erees wore masks during the fans have again stepped up to The virtual and drive-thru including a significant number more than 10,000 bears to local game. Everyone is hoping to have a bring holiday joy to children version of the Teddy Bear Toss donated by Balise Auto Group. Springfield charities. kicked off on #GivingTuesday, “We are amazed and grateful at normal high school soccer sea- son in the fall of 2021.

The Library Loft already opted to participate. SEASON • from page 15 Pathfinder will participate in winter Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer labeled “high-risk” for COVID-19 spread. sports, but must find another venue due to Belchertown is one of the towns not the fact their gymnasium is currently being We are celebrating our allowed to play other schools that have the used as a cafeteria. 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. red designation. While the PVIAC has not made an offi- cial ruling on whether fans will be allowed Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. Holyoke High School, which ceased its fall season on Oct. 21, is set to participate in arenas, the MIAA’s current guidance Hours: in the winter season with basketball and is to allow up to 40 percent of a gymna- Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm swimming, but can only do so if it gets out sium’s capacity. However, the number of Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm of the red by Dec. 24 and remains out of game participants (players, coaches, offi- cials, etc.) count toward that 40 percent. Hope to see you there the red until the season starts in January. It is possible the school will start late. Some schools, like the fall, could bar fans Other changes and decisions are still altogether in an effort to lower the spread Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public pending, though many schools have while the current surge is still on. Library or the Library Loft during open hours. Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. We accept books only in good, clean condition. Digital Photos For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 TURLEY PUBLICATIONS, INC. Purchase a photo that recently $12.50 ran in one of our publications. Each Go to newspapers.turley.com/ Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library photo-request THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020 PAGE 17

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Sandra Black DEATH NOTICE: Claremont to host Granite BELCHERTOWN -Sandra E. Sandra E. (Campbell) (Campbell) Black, 79, passed Black away Dec. 13, 2020 with her fam- Died Dec. 13, 2020 Pro Stock Series ily by her side. She was born on Services are private WALPOLE, N.H. -- Granite State The series heads to Bobby Webber’s Jan. 28, 1941 in Springfield, to Pro Stock Series officials announced on Star Speedway for the first of two stops Nelson and Margaret Campbell. Daniel R. Greeley Thursday a 15-race schedule for the 2021 on Saturday night, May 8, before a return Sandy has lived in Belchertown Died Dec. 16, 2020 race season. The slate will bring drivers to to the Star Classic weekend on Friday, for the past 15 years and previous- Services to be held at three different New England states -- while September 17 comes in the thick of the ly resided in Granby. Sandy and later date visiting eight different tracks in one of the championship battle. Last year, Derek her husband Robert loved to travel most complete schedules the series has Griffith and Joey Pole put together one of in their Fifth Wheel on vacations ever offered for teams and fans. the best races in series history as part of the to Florida. She also enjoyed spending time with her The calendar is headlined by the annu- Classic at Star, which has become a staple children and grandchildren, playing horseshoes and was The Sentinel al Newport Chevrolet 150 at Claremont track for the series. an animal lover; especially horses. Motorsports Park, this time on Saturday, Claremont Motorsports Park hosts their She will be deeply missed by her husband of 62 Obituary July 31 -- a $10,000 to win show that is first of three dates on Memorial Day week- years, Robert Black of Belchertown and three chil- sure to draw the top Super Late Model tal- end as a Sunday evening special, May 30. dren, Kim Williams (Jim) of Belchertown, Peggy Policy ent in the region. The series will also make Following the $10,000 to win Newport Colon (Angel) of Granby and David Black (Hauwa) of Florida. a debut at one of New England’s most his- Chevrolet 150 in July, an event won by Turley Publications toric tracks and return to multiple staple Derek Griffith last year, the champion will She will also be missed by four grandchildren, facilities, with a mix of flat and banked be crowned at Claremont for the first time Ashley, David, Jr of FL, Colby (Jen) and Jill (Adam)of offers two types of tracks planned. on October 16 as part of the track’s Fall Granby and four great-grandchildren, Aiden, Emerson, obituaries. “We’re thrilled with the way our sched- Challenge weekend. Layne and Kiera. Besides her parents she was prede- ule came together for the 2021 season,” Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Maine ceased by her daughter, Lori Black in 2011. One is a free, brief Mike Parks, president of the Granite State will hold two Granite State events for the All service are private and Beers & Story Funeral Death Notice listing Home in Belchertown was entrusted with arrange- Pro Stock Series, said. “We always strive first time in track history -- with stops set the name of deceased, ments. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her to get 14-16 races and we were able to for June 12 and August 14. Last year, the date of death and accomplish it again. We think our competi- series hosted more than 30 cars as a mix of memory to Belchertown Animal Relief Committee PO tors and fans will enjoy it.” regulars and track favorites competed for Box 161 Belchertown, MA 01007. funeral date and place. The season starts with the big debut glory in the inaugural stop at Beech Ridge For more information, please visitwww.beersandsto- The other is a Paid in Connecticut. Granite State teams will -- a race won by Wyatt Alexander. ry.com compete at Stafford Motor Speedway for “We had so much success with our first Obituary, costing the first time as part of the annual NAPA appearance at Beech Ridge last year, the $120, which allows Spring Sizzler weekend on Saturday, April car count was fantastic and Andy and the Daniel R. Greeley families to publish 24 -- a one-day show. Pro Stocks are no staff there welcomed us and our teams for a stranger to the Arute-owned facility -- hav- great event,” Parks said. “Going there twice BELCHERTOWN – Daniel extended death notice ing run as a weekly division for decades should give us much of the same we saw in R. Greeley, 71, of Belchertown, information of their -- but now, the touring stars will invade to 2020.” passed away Wednesday, Dec. 16, own choice and may 2020 at his home, surrounded by compete with some of the local talent that Additional summer events include the include a photograph. are sure to find themselves a ride. annual stop at Riverside Speedway in his loving family. He was a true “To say we are thrilled to finally bring Groveton, New Hampshire, on June 19 warrior and battled colon cancer Death Notices & the Granite State Pro Stock Series to and the Sunday afternoon spectacular at for three years. Paid Obituaries Stafford would be an understatement,” Hudson Speedway on Sunday, July 11. He was born in Auburn, NY should be Parks said. “This will be the icing on the Granite State teams will also stop at Lee on Dec. 5, 1949, the son of the cake to kick-off the Greatest Race in the USA Speedway twice -- both at some of late Joseph and Virginia (Ceratt) submitted through a History of the Spring, the annual NAPA the track’s most historic race weekends. Greeley. He is survived by his best funeral home to: Spring Sizzler. It’s going to be an amazing The first comes on Friday, July 2, celebrat- friend/devoted caretaker/wife of [email protected]. event for our series and the track both.” ing Independence Day -- and the second 30 years, Carol, and his seven children; Kristina Willis Following Stafford, just one week later, will be on Sunday, October 3 as part of the and her husband, David; Rebecca Ballinger and her Exceptions will be made Monadnock Speedway will host their season-ending Octoberfest. husband, Garrett; David Greeley and his wife, Aimee; only when the family first of two series events on Sunday after- There is one event that remains out- Sara Greeley and her partner, Prudence Doty; Ryan provides a death certificate noon, May 2 as part of their season-open- standing on the series schedule -- dated for Greeley and his wife, Nicole; Tyler Greeley and his and must be pre-paid. ing Spring Dash weekend. Post-time for Saturday, July 24 -- which is on track to be fiancé, Zachary Kinsley; Travis Greeley and his wife, this event is 2 p.m., with the NHSTRA announced soon. Series officials are work- Lauren; and his eight grandchildren: Michelle, Brianna, Modifieds, NELCAR Legends and more ing on the final details surrounding that Nicholas, Hudson, Maverick, Raffael, Mikaila, and also on the card. A second stop at “Mad event and will announce once available. Tessa. In addition, Dan leaves behind his sisters Karen Schutt and her husband, Bill; Dog” is slated for Saturday, September Deborah Paul and her husband, Steve, and several nieces and nephews all of whom he 4 as part of Labor Day weekend at the loved dearly. Winchester, New Hampshire, oval. See RACES, page 15 • Dan graduated from Jordan-Elbridge High School in 1967. He was a US Navy submarine veteran who, as he would say, was a “deep-diving, death-defying submari- ner.” He had a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and was a retired (2014) Chief Technology Officer with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dan recently received his 10-year pin as a Scentsy Independent Consultant. He was a volunteer, fundraiser, DESORMIER • from page 15 the Lancers head coach. Lindberg had been the Lancers head coach for 24 seasons. team captain and Event Leadership Team member at American Cancer Society (ACS) Quaboag Valley Relay for Life. and baseball teams. “When you’re recruited by one coach Dan was a very social person and active on social media. He used this platform to “I decided to play basketball in college and he’s replaced by another coach, it’s keep in contact with friends and family, to promote awareness for his ACS relay for life because it’s fast paced and the excitement never a very good feeling,” Desormier said. team, and to work his beloved Scentsy business. To quote his Facebook page, he was level can get so high,” he said. “There is “Coach Hundley did call every player on “just a guy trying to do good and to make a positive difference in someone’s life, at never a dull moment during a game, which the team and he let us know what his plan least “his” kids.” The overwhelming responses and outpouring of love and stories since is why I love playing basketball so much.” was for the program. I really didn’t think his passing has proven that he has in fact made that difference in many lives. One of the reasons why Desormier about transferring at that time because I After Dan was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, he made it his mission to choose to attend Worcester State is the had become close with my teammates. bring awareness to the importance of getting early screening. Every video he posted state-of-the-art Wellness Center, which We also wanted to help turn the program on social media or bid he made for donations to his Relay for Life Team with the opened in 2016. around.” Quaboag Valley Relay for Life, ended with, “Get screened, early detection saves lives!” “There probably isn’t another gym in Desormier, who played in a total of 78 This year, Dan was awarded the Sandra C. Labaree Volunteer Values award from the Division 3 or even Division 2 that’s as nice collegiate basketball games, helped the American Cancer Society for his astounding dedication, fundraising, and volunteer as the Wellness Center,” Desormier said. Lancers win 11 games as a sophomore. efforts. “It’s a beautiful place. There is seating They posted a 15-12 overall record and had Services to celebrate Dan’s life will be held at a later date at his home in on all four sides of the court. The place a 10-2 conference record a year ago. Belchertown. He will then be laid to rest, with full military honors, at The New is always clean and the lighting is per- In what turned out to be Desormier’s Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH alongside his parents. fect. I’m hoping more basketball players final collegiate basketball game, the In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Dan’s Relay for from Granby and Western Mass. attend Lancers lost at Westfield St., 81-77, in the Life team at: http://main.acsevents.org/goto/DanGreeleyTeam. Worcester State and play basketball here in MASCAC finals last February. Beers & Story Belchertown Funeral Home entrusted with Daniel’s care. For more the future.” “It was definitely surreal,” Desormier information or to leave a memory, please visit www.beersandstory.com The Lancers men’s basketball team has said. “I had a lot of people there cheering been steadily making the climb up the for me and it felt like a home game to me. mountain since Desormier first arrived at It was a lot of fun playing in that environ- the Chandler Street campus in the fall of ment.” 2017. The Lancers did beat the Owls, 84-81, SympathyCustom & Floral Traditional Arrangements Designs “We went 3-22 when I was a freshman, at home in the first meeting of the regular so that was a rebuilding year for us,” he season. Randalls Farm & Greenhouse said. “We then took a big step forward “Westfield is one of our rivals and 631 Center Street, Ludlow 589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net the following season. We lost at Fitchburg that game came right down to the wire,” St. in the conference quarterfinals. We Desormier said. “We hit a half-court shot to advanced to the conference finals last year seal the deal.” and we were really looking forward to this Desormier’s final collegiate victory was season.” a 96-72 at home against MCLA in the con- As a freshman, Desormier had twelve ference semifinals. assists in a home game against Bridgewater Desormier, who’s an avid golfer, might St., which broke the program’s all-time try-out for the Worcester St. golf team if record. they do have a season next spring. Following Desormier’s freshman season, It would be a nice way to for him to end Tyler Hundley replaced Dave Lindberg as his collegiate athletic career. PAGE 18 THE SENTINEL • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020

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TOWN OF PALMER TRUCK DRIVER LABORER - OPERATIONS DIVISION PUBLIC WORKS DEPART- All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Federal MENT. The Town of Palmer is accept- Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes Seating was available from a distance with aggressive air exchange inside the Belchertown High School gym on Saturday, June ing applications for Full Time Truck it illegal to advertise any preference, 27, 2020. Driver - Laborer in the Department of limitation or discrimination based on Public Works Operations Division. We race, color, religion, sex, handicap, are seeking an experienced, self-mo- familial status (number of children and or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, tivated individual with public works age, marital status, or any intention to knowledge to become part of our op- make any such preference, limitation or erations division. 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Gene McSweeney, a Warner PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU Road resident sent a photo Anne and Jeremy Leblond with sons Samuel and Nathan Leblond waved at residents of Christopher of snowman who has been Heights in a car parade on March 31, 2020. practicing social distancing on April 20, 2020. “I hope that (Left to right) Zelia Almeida, RN-C and Patricia Milardo, RT work in you might find it amusing,” the Pediatric ICU at Baystate in Springfield, recommend that people McSweeney wrote. “We need be safe during the COVID-19 outbreak on March 23, 2020. amusement these days.” 2020TOP10 Photos

PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU Jack-o-lanterns donated for the Belchertown Public Schools pump- kin patch were donated to Ruby Ranch following the event on Oct. First place winners of the Belchertown thrill tour were Tyler and Pam Bergeron at Mead’s Corner Farm with a display of skeletons on Nov. 2, 2020. 30, 2020.

The crowd at the vigil for George Floyd gave a standing ovation to Enyonam Adoboe after her speech. PHOTO BY MELINA BOURDEAU The vigil was hosted by the Belchertown Justice Collaborative on June 25, 2020. Belchertown High School graduate Elisha Wenc gets her tassel adjusted by her mother Carrie Forrant. The two, and Ken Wenc, took a photo together on Monday, July 20 during Belchertown High School’s presentation of diplomas.

Along with Belchertown Cultural Council volunteers and Belchertown Community Television (From left to right) Brothers Keagan, Declan and Connor Szcze- managers, the Winter Light Night went virtual this year on Nov. 28. panek fish from a rock at one of the ponds at Pine Valley Plantation on June 20, 2020.