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By Cara McCarthy one of, if not the most attend- Staff Writer ed Big Rig Days the Friends have ever hosted, according to SOUTH HADLEY - The Linda Young, secretary for the Friends of Buttery Brook friends of Buttery Brook. co-sponsored by SHELD, the “We didn’t expect this Recreation Department and many people,” Young said. All Star Dairy hosted its an- Young added the Friends nual Big Rig Day at Buttery were not prepared for the large Brook Park Aug. 11 after hav- turnout and at the beginning ing to cancel last year’s fes- of the event was struggling to Dasauni Grant, tivities due to the COVID-19 find parking for everyone. 4, got to climb pandemic. Additionally, Young said into a front This year’s event, which the friends host events like Big loader and act FACES & PLACES, 6 featured police cruisers, fire as if he was operating it. trucks, tow trucks, SHELD Please see BIG RIG, page 12 Beating the heat electrical trucks and more, was Selectboard working on new hybrid model for meetings By Cara McCarthy Senior Center at its Aug. 10 board’s first hybrid meeting on so it’s much more professional Staff Writer meeting. July 13. and you will be able to count on Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator Mike the fact that the technology will SOUTH HADLEY - The Town Administrator, Kristin Sullivan said, “When we at- work.” South Hadley Selectboard dis- Maher, presented a resolution tempted to go back to an in-per- Additionally, Sullivan said he cussed a way to hold hybrid to hold hybrid meetings to have son meeting, it was a bit clunky. meetings at the South Hadley better quality than at the Select- So, we are trying to work it out Please see MEETING, page 2 Home Sweet Loan.

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Tuesday, August 17, at 7 p.m. Mount Holyoke College Pres- the Odyssey Bookshop will ident Sonya Stephens hosted a virtually host author Ash Da- thank-you lunch for firefighters vidson via Zoom for a read- from South Hadley Fire Districts ing and conversation around 1 and 2, as well as members of her debut book, Damnation the on-campus community who Spring, published Aug. 3. responded to a fire on campus The Zoom link and all ad- on July 17. The lunch took place ditional developing infor- Wednesday, Aug. 4, at the Col- mation can be found at the lege’s Dining Commons. event page: https://www.od- That fire, caused by a light- ysseybks.com/event/ash-da- ning strike at Mead Hall, brought vidson a quick response from local first Davidson’s Damnation responders from throughout the Spring is a magnificent debut area. that recalls the best of Stein- Stephens praised the longstand- beck. What he did for Cali- ing partnership between the Fire Courtesy photo fornia’s Central Valley and Districts, the Town of South Had- Joining President Sonya Stephens for a thank you lunch last week were MHC Vice President for Finance the Dust Bowl, Davidson has ley, and the College as one key to and Administration Shannon Gurek, Fire District 2 Chief Todd Calkins, Fire District 1 Chief Robert Authier succeeded in depicting the the strength of the community. and MHC Director of Public Safety and Service Ray LaBarre. Pacific Northwest logging town circa 1977. The de- scriptions of the Gundersen family and their community Council on Aging policy aligns cess, policies and all the technol- officially ending the moratorium. are written with such clarity MEETING from page 1 with what we’re [the Select- ogy in a box, ready to go. Even Selectboard member Andrea and driving narrative force board] looking to do,” Maher if we don’t use it in September.” Miles said she was unsure if the that it is at times difficult to and Maher have been working added. Cyr said. Selectboard should approve the remember that this is a work with the Council on Aging to use Additionally, Maher said one license during the meeting out of fiction. the senior center to host the Se- of the options on the table for One-day beer and of worry that the board “would This event is free and lectboard’s hybrid meetings. the Selectboard is to use OWL wine license request be endorsing having a large open to the public. Regis- “Right now, what we’re try- cameras that will automatically The Selectboard was also gathering inside” as COVID-19 tration information will be ing to do is take the tech cohort’s follow the voice of whomever is presented with a one-day beer numbers continue to climb in the forthcoming and will be ac- recommendations and integrate speaking. She said this is some- and wine license request from town and asked for clarification cessible from the event page those with the Council on Aging thing already being used by oth- Mount Holyoke College for a fa- that the event is intended to be on the Odyssey Bookshop’s policies that are being developed er municipalities to hold their cilities manager gathering. held outside. website: https://www.odys- for people to use the facility,” meetings. Ultimately, the Selectboard Selectboard member Carolyn seybks.com/event/ash-david- Sullivan said. Sullivan said he would like decided to ask for more informa- Constant received clarification son. Maher said after meeting to have the hybrid meeting set- tion on the event before making during the meeting that the event Purchase the book on- with library and the senior cen- up in place for the first week of a decision and will call a special will be held outside. line or in the store. Odyssey ter staff, she and Sullivan de- September but added he can’t meeting to vote on the license. Additionally, Sullivan re- Bookshop will have copies termined that the senior center make any promises due to the Sullivan also mentioned the ported there have been 18 new of Damnation Spring avail- would be the best location to tech team’s schedules. Selectboard previously put a COVID-19 cases in South Had- able in the store for purchase hold the Selectboard’s hybrid Selectboard Chair Jeff Cyr moratorium on one-day beer and ley which is a large jump from and pick-up. You can preor- meetings. said the board will continue to wine licenses at the beginning of the one to two cases South Had- “We tested out some sce- der the book now at: https:// look for a way to hold hybrid the pandemic and issued its first ley has seen over the last three to narios there and our tech team www.odysseybks.com/ meetings. one in approximately 14 months four weeks. is working on making sure the book/9781982144401. “We want to have this pro- at its last meeting despite never

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By Cara McCarthy ities and recess,” Mosley said. in three-foot increments accord- School Committee discussed Sullivan said there are no Staff Writer He also recommended, ing to DESE recommendations. the mask policy for the upcom- requirements from the state, but through the advice of a school “We’re going to have to be ing school year and members students are expected to return SOUTH HADLEY – Super- nurse, to give the opportunity to strategic in spacing kids out in are leaning toward requiring to in person learning in the fall intendent Dr. Jahmal Mosely students to eat their lunch out- the classroom,” Mosley said. masks to be worn inside of the at full capacity. briefed the School Committee side so it is a safer environment “So, we will try to adhere to the schools. School Committee member on his research and recommen- and children can space out better three-foot guideline as much as The committee will vote on Jill Pelletier said masking is dation concerning students and than if they were inside. possible.” the mask policy at its Aug. 24 what the group should focus on. faculty wearing masks for the Mosley it would be a viola- Mosley also said he realizes meeting. “What you’re saying within upcoming school year at its Aug. tion of the Family Educational coming back to full in-person Superintendent Stephen the space and confines of the 5 meeting. Rights and Privacy Act because learning will be a major adjust- Sullivan told the committee he schedule and the daily logistics, Mosley, after looking at rec- it gives individuals the right not ment for children and said their anticipates a mask mandate in you’re going to do the best you ommendations from the Massa- to disclose their vaccination sta- mental health needs to take pri- town by Aug. 24. can to create as much space as chusetts Department of Elemen- tus. ority as they go through reaccli- With strong support for a you can between students,” she tary and Secondary Education “Some people don’t feel mating to the in-person environ- mask requirement indoors, the said. “To me, it sounds like the and the Center for Disease Con- comfortable disclosing their ment. School Committee opted not mask piece is where we need to trol, recommended the School medical information,” he said. “The first question we are to vote in the Aug. 11 meeting, focus.” Committee vote to require stu- “Therefore, by having a mask going to ask our kids and our allowing Sullivan time to speak School Committee Chair dents and faculty to wear masks requirement at all our schools, it faculty is, ‘Are you OK? How with the unions in the school as Jennifer Bartosz said she be- regardless of vaccination status. eliminates that variable but also are you?” he said. well as allow for public com- lieved it would be best to re- According to Mosley, DESE the spread of COVID and peo- “Let’s have a conversation ment at the School Committee’s quire masking inside regardless has recommended that all chil- ple’s privacy.” about mental health. Let’s have next meeting. of vaccination status. dren between kindergarten Sullivan said guidance from “As much as it pains me to Mosley said while his rec- a conversation about coming through sixth grade be required ommendation as of right now is back to school,” Mosley added. the Massachusetts Department say, I feel we need to do masks to wear masks indoors as they of Elementary and Secondary indoors, regardless of vacci- to have a mask requirement in “We can get into the nitty-gritty are not yet eligible for the vac- Education has issued guid- nations, just until we get more South Hadley schools, he wants of teaching after.” cine. Whereas DESE also rec- ance recommending kindergar- guidance from the state,” she to have “a dialogue, not a mono- Mosley also introduced ommended students in seventh ten through sixth grader wear said. “It’s not what I thought we logue” and said this is a conver- Dr. Mark McLaughlin, who is masks, except while eating. were going to be saying in Aug. through twelfth grade only be sation that the committee will be serving as the interim Assistant DESE also recommends un- 2021.” required to wear a mask indoors having throughout the year, on a Superintendent, to the School vaccinated staff in all grades, She added that she felt the if they have not been vaccinated. month-to-month basis. Committee. students in grade seven and up committee “didn’t really have Additionally, he reported “It’s for the safety of our “He brings a wealth of ex- and unvaccinated visitors wear much of a choice.” DESE and the CDC said if chil- community and for our kids,” perience as a superintendent,” masks as well. Vaccinated stu- School Committee Vice dren are not vaccinated, they can Mosley added. Mosley said. “But more impor- dents can remain unmasked. Chair Stephanie Parent said take their mask off so long as In addition to students and tantly, he has over 10 years of Individuals who are at high- with guidance from the Centers they are not near a large group faculty being required to wear experience as an assistant super- er risk for severe diseased or for Disease Control and Pre- of people. masks, Mosley recommended intendent.” have a household member who vention as well as the American is at high risk are encouraged to Association of Pediatricians are wear a mask indoors, regardless recommending wearing masks of vaccination status. indoors. Senior center opens in second phase Masks are required on “For me personally I don’t school buses and in the nurse’s think it would be much of a dis- SOUTH HADLEY – As the of reopening saw a “full crew” up Blood Pressure Clinics and office, which is a federal man- cussion. This is what’s being Council on Aging has been ad- of seniors happy to be back in “Ask a Nurse” drop in visits. date, Sullivan said. recommended to keep every- justing to its new build, Aug. 1 the center. Ann’s Community Out- “This advisory came out one safe and to keep them in marked the begins of the second “All the card groups were reach Days at Lathrop Village on July 30. I think even in two school,” she said. “That’s our phase reopening at the new se- back. We had a speaker earlier and Hubert Place will resume weeks, a lot has changed,” Sul- biggest goal – to keep everyone nior center on 45 Dayton St. and there was a full room there,” on Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 livan said. “I think Hampshire in school and healthy.” In the second phase, card she said. “Little by little we’re p.m. Hubert Place on Aug. 18 County remains one of only two Pelletier agreed, adding, and board games are available, opening.” and Lathrop Village on Aug. 25. counties in the state that there is “It’s better to take a step back drop in is now allowed in com- She added that the center is Tours will be offered through not a mask mandate.” if you’re in a good place, rath- mon areas, the library and the requesting that people who en- August on Tuesdays from 12 He said he has also spoken to er than saying ‘Now we’ve puzzle table. SHINE appoint- ter wear a mask. p.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday’s members of the Granby Board lost a class or a grade due to a ments resume and audiologist The second Thursday of the from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. of Health. spread.’” visits resumed in person. month between 12:30 and 2 To schedule a tour, call the “They’re really pushing vac- Sullivan said the group will Assistant Director Lisa Nap- p.m., Marge Bernard, RN from Senior Center at number 413- cinations. Based on what we’ve have “plenty of opportunities to iorkowski said the second phase the Dept. of Health will start 538-5030. seen from them I think there is make changes as (they) get new support that mask wearing as information.” well,” Sullivan said. 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GUEST COLUMN A QUOTE of NOTE Recognizing It’s a great community event to “show kids what all feelings, emotions these trucks do that kids don’t get to see a lot of times. It’s nice very important to be able to park in one spot and have By Kimberley Lee them come to you and tell them about Guest columnist what’s going on and answer questions race, strength, pain are not uncommon they might have. attributes of a seasoned gymnast, but to Gsee Simone Biles exhibit them in her School Resource Officer” announcement that mental health concerns had Joshua Helems prompted a pause in her participation in the in the story “Big Rig Day returns Tokyo Olympics was extraordinary. to South Hadley with a bang.” The 24-year-old American gymnast, who has won more than two dozen world and Olympic medals in less than a decade, had the OPINION PAGE/ courage to admit to herself and share with the world that her “headspace” was not where it LETTERS POLICY needed to be for her to safely and successful- Letters to the Editor ly perform her pioneering moves as one of the have a maximum of 350 most celebrated athletes at the Games. GUEST COLUMN words. We require writers to include their name, ad- She stepped aside after struggling with a dress and phone number in vault to allow “the girls,” her Olympic team- order for our office to au- mates, to go on to capture the silver in the team Concrete failures in Florida hit close to home thenticate authorship prior final July 27, and for her to assess her mental By State Sen. Anne Gobi construction until the materials inevitably to publication. Addresses health on a daily basis. and phone numbers are not and State Rep.Brian Ashe failed. While the science surrounding the published. The withdrawal from the event was not Guest columnists type of decay is different, the outcome is the Unsigned or anony- what anyone had expected of Biles, who ac- same. The concrete deteriorates, people are mous letters will NOT be knowledged she herself was “super frustrated” The sudden collapse of the Champlain displaced, and lives are changed forever. published. by it. Yet, her courage in making her mental Towers condominium in Surfside, Florida With nearly $5 billion in American Res- We reserve the right to health a priority and being vocal about it has recently has left more than 150 people unac- cue Plan Act stimulus funding available to edit or withhold any sub- been applauded by many, including those of counted for, 16 dead, and countless affected the state we are in a unique position where missions. Libelous, un- substantiated allegations, us whose work is dedicated to helping people at the time of this writing. Structural prob- we may be able to address monetary short- lems first noted during a 2018 inspection are falls in rapid fashion, and direct funding personal attacks or defa- recognize the importance of mental health in being scrutinized as a potential cause for the towards projects that yield immediate divi- mation of character are not their lives. destruction, but at this time the focus has re- dends to our constituents. Set into a fund to allowed. Deadline for submissions is Wednesday at It is said that more than half of people with mained on clearing the rubble and identify- be appropriated by the legislature, this mon- mental health disorders fail to seek treatment noon. ing both victims and survivors, although that ey could become available in the near future Please email (preferred) out of such concerns as losing their job or being has officially ended. The investigation into and make an enormous impact in our com- letters to townreminder@ treated differently. MHA’s BestLife Emotional the collapse is likely to take months and may munities. turley.com. Mailed letters Health and Wellness Center works remotely find no single definitive cause. Given this influx of funding it is impera- can be sent to Town Re- as well as on site with individuals, families, As we’ve watched the situation unfold, tive that we look at problems effecting home- minder, 24 Water Street, and couples to address, behavioral and mental and more information about the available owners that haven’t been addressed, and we Palmer, MA 01069. health issues ranging from substance use to warning signs has come to light, we are re- feel that the deteriorating homes in our state psychiatric disorders. minded of the concrete infrastructure failures demand attention. We should not shy away Having accomplished young women like that remain in place here in the northeast, from acting on this issue because of the price where thousands of homes are deteriorat- tag, the large upfront cost of each individual Biles, considered by many to be the greatest TOWN ing as a result of a rare iron sulfide mineral, repair, particularly at a time when the state is Reminder female gymnast to date, and 23-year-old ten- pyrrhotite, in the concrete aggregate. When awash with cash. nis star Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from the exposed to water and oxygen the mineral ex- Instead of continuing to debate the mer- The Town Reminder is French Open in May, speak out about the pres- pands, causing the concrete to crack in a web its of spending the money to help affected published every Friday by Turley sures and expectations on them and the collec- pattern until it degrades and fails. While the families, discussing who should be respon- Publications, Inc., 24 Water tive impact on their mental health gives others mineral is rare it is estimated that as many as sible for footing the bill after the courts St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, the perspective that no one is alone when it 2,000 homes in central and Western Massa- have ruled that the neither the contractors, Fax (413) 289-1977. comes to inner trauma, and that it is OK to get chusetts have been built with this material, insurance companies, nor bankrupt concrete help. and Connecticut has documented and started supplier can be held liable, we can dedicate PATRICK H. TURLEY “We have to protect our body and our mind,” the repair process on more than 1,600 affect- money from this pool of federal funding to CEO Biles told reporters at one point after her with- ed homes dating back to last year. help them directly. This is not an unheard KEITH TURLEY drawal from the team final. “It just sucks when Massachusetts currently has a foundation of thought; as mentioned before, the state of President testing reimbursement program in place, re- Connecticut has established a reimbursement you’re fighting with your own head.” EDITOR funding visual and core sample inspections program for the exact same issue, from the Melina Bourdeau She also acknowledged that taking care of by licensed engineers, but no mechanism for same supplier and led by spending over $120 [email protected] herself allowed those around her to offer their funding the actual repairs necessary to keep million for repairs. It simply requires atten- STAFF WRITER support and to pull together for the best out- these homes livable. The most proven solu- tion and action from the leaders in our state, Cara McCarthy come. tion currently to remedy the problem is to lift at a time where inaction would be immoral. [email protected] After the July 27 team event, Biles said the home off of the existing foundation and House and Senate leaders plan to hold ADVERTISING SALES during a news conference that she “just felt replace it with an unaffected one: at a cost of public hearings and gather input on how to Maureen McGarrett Hall like it would be a little bit better to take a back $150,000 to $250,000 per house. spend the funding in the future, and we urge [email protected] seat, work on my mindfulness.” She added that The Champlain Towers collapse was an our colleagues to advocate for these families SPORTS EDITOR issue that could have been remediated if the in Massachusetts who have been dealt a hand Greg Scibelli she “knew that the girls would do an absolutely [email protected] great job.” necessary funds were dedicated and repairs directly countering the American dream of “And I didn’t want to risk the team a med- made. The structural problems identified in owning a home that you can call your own. SOCIAL MEDIA 2018 went unresolved and unchecked until These people did everything right, followed al for kind of my screw ups, because they’ve they reached a literal breaking point, a dead- every step they needed to along the path to- @ Town Reminder worked way too hard for that,” Biles said. “So, ly occurrence that it is impossible to put a wards home ownership which many consider I just decided that those girls need to go and do price tag on in hindsight. In this case, they their primary asset in life. Failure to come to WEB the rest of our competition.” had one however: $16.2 million for the total their aid would be akin to letting the results www.townreminder.turley.com Speaking out about how we are feeling repair and restoration at a cost to homeown- of a natural disaster impact an area without emotionally requires strength and shows cour- ers ranging from $80,000 for a one-bedroom state or federal help; a tornado path that tears age. Recognizing and addressing our men- unit to more than $300,000 for the penthouse up Main Street and is never repaired while tal health by seeking the support of a mental suite. High costs, of course, particularly for home values plummet and the town suffers. health professional is an important first step to individuals who had purchased the units By appropriating this money for reim- www.turley.com without knowing the underlying structural bursement in the future we allow these in- feeling better and living our best lives. No mat- Turley Publications, Inc. cannot ter who you are. issues at hand or the devastation that might dividuals to move forward, safely, toward assume liability for the loss of Kimberly Lee, vice president of resource occur if left unchecked. remediating their homes and give them the photographs or other materials Much like the process with pyrrhotite this stability they need without waiting for a submitted for publication. development and branding, at Mental Health was a slow-moving disaster where the natu- tragic collapse in our own state to spur ac- Materials will not be returned Association Inc., MHA. except upon specific request ral elements exposed issues in the building’s tion. when submitted. August 13, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 5 South Hadley Scouts earn silver award with recycling program SOUTH HADLEY – Three be evolving.” cadette Girl Scouts Abigail The Girl Scouts also hosted Vann, Adaline Woods, and Na- a community litter pick up and talie Harris, of South Hadley, recycled craft sessions with the have recently completed their South Hadley Public Library Girl Scout Silver Award. on Monday, June 21 to kick off A Silver Award is the second the summer reading program highest leadership award in Girl - Tails and Tales. Over 34 peo- Scouting. The Silver Award has ple joined the fun and the Girl a final project component. Scouts shared their research and Their goal was to educate information directly with chil- people about the importance of dren and their families. proper recycling in South Had- Meg Clancy, Youth Services ley. Librarian of the South Hadley With support from Veronique Public Library said the group Blanchard with the Massachu- did a “fantastic job” presenting setts EPA and Chris Bouchard their research. of the South Hadley DPW, they “Recycling is so important. made an educational video and Adi, Abby, and Natalie pre- flyer (attached) about how to sented a fun and factual event effectively recycle in their com- for young children,” said Clan- munity. The video and flyer in- cy. “All the kids who attended clude facts about recycling rules learned a lot about recycling and in South Hadley, tips for recy- had fun at the same time. Kudos cling, and a list of things that for all the hard work that went can and can’t be recycled. into completing this project.” Bouchard said he was im- The three scouts were also pressed with the three scouts proud of their achievement. and their work. Harris said, “We were hap- “They learned that some of py to raise awareness about this what they were doing at home important issue and eliminate Courtesy photos with recycling currently was not waste for our community.” Girl Scouts Adaline Woods, Natalie Harris and Abby Vann did a presentation at the South Hadley Public helpful so I am thrilled that they “Recycling can be confusing Library earlier this summer for their Silver Award based on research about how to properly recycle in town. learned more about recycling at times, but once you get the while having fun in a team ef- hang of it, it is pretty easy,” Vann fort,” he said. “The effort to help added. “Recycling is very interesting actually not helpful to the pro- website at: https://www.south- continue to educate residents Woods said the group once you start researching. I was cess,” Woods said. hadley.org/241/Solid-Waste-Di- about recycling is greatly appre- “worked hard” and she was surprised to learn that many of These resources will be avail- vision, and when residents pick ciated as recycling will always proud of the project. my own recycling practices were able on the South Hadley DPW up new recycling bins.

Calling all crafters and cooks: Creative arts Spread your wings at the library at The Big E deadline approaching SOUTH HADLEY – WEST SPRINGFIELD – Have pie, decorated fake cake, scroll saw Wingmasters - Birds of Prey you been sewing up a storm, creat- and many more. will be coming to the South ing other crafts over the past year or The deadline to enter for most Hadley Public Library on discovering new delicious recipes? departments is Monday, Aug. 16. Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 The Creative Arts Department at Entries must be dropped off or a.m. The Big E is looking for entries in a mailed in prior to the Fair. Exhib- Raptor Rehabilitator Julie variety of categories for this year’s itors have the chance to receive Anne Collier will bring sev- Fair! awards and ribbons. Entries will be eral owls and hawks with her. Now is the chance for people on display for the duration of The This program is intended for to have their art to be on display Big E, which runs Sept. 17 to Oct. ages 6 through adult. Please alongside hundreds of works from 3. respect the minimum age limit a diverse range of exhibitors, in- More information regarding as the wild birds are disturbed cluding youth and adults. Fairgo- rules, department-specific guide- by the normal actions and ers walk through the New England lines, entry limits, fees, deadlines, sounds of younger children. Center to admire the beautiful receiving dates and how to enter can The event will be held outside displays of exhibitors’ crafts from be found at https://www.thebige. on the library lawn so bring numerous departments, including com/p/competitions/creative-arts. lawn chairs or blankets to sit Courtesy photo quilting, knitting, jewelry/beading, Anyone with questions should on. The library is located at 2 Raptor Rehabilitator Julie Collier will be coming to the South dolls, holiday ornaments, jellies, contact [email protected] Canal St. Questions? Call the Hadley Public Library on Aug. 24. honey, homemade granola, baked or call 413-205-5015. library at 413-538-5045.

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Senior Picnic The Annual Summer Senior Picnic will be held on Sept. 8 from 11 to 2 p.m. at The Dufresne Park Pavilion, Kendall St. in Granby. Come and enjoy the wonderful catering of Hamel’s, with Chicken Francaise, baked beans, roasted potatoes, and more. Raffles, prizes and more fun will round out your picnic. A donation of $3 per person is appreciated and reservations can be made by calling the Granby Senior Center at 413-467-3239. The Friends of Granby Elderly, Inc. is the spon- sor for this event. Our organization supports the many Beating the heat events for the adult community in Granby. Summer barbeque GRANBY – The Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting a Summer Barbeque on Aug. 29 at the church’s pavilion, 256 State St Route 202 Granby. The event will go from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will feature a half chicken, baked potato, fresh corn on the cob. Hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available. Tickets are $14 each. Music will be provided by Playing Fields. There will be adult and kid games, raffles, food and fun. Questions can be forwarded to 413-467-9821. Major construction to start soon GRANBY – Major road reconstruction on North Street between Lyman Street and State Street will be- gin soon. The work begins in mid-August through Septem- ber. Roads will be closed to through traffic at times. The public is urged to seek alternate routes. COVID-19 testing at HCC extended through October HOLYOKE — Free “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 testing at Holyoke Community College has been extended through October 2021, according to the Holy- Photos by David Henry oke Board of Health. Cooper Sabbs played in the splashpad at Buttery Brook Emmett Sabbs runs through the water at the splash pad Drive-through testing at HCC is conducted six days Park last weekend. at Buttery Brook Park last weekend. a week in Parking Lot M by the Bartley Center for Ath- letics & Recreation on the opposite side of HCC campus on Homestead Avenue. HCC has been serving as a “Stop the Spread” drive- Our through testing site since August 2020 to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Drivers are asked to enter the campus from Home- advertisers stead Avenue, turn right onto the Campus Road and proceed to parking lot. There are signs and parking at- make this tendants on site to help guide traffic. The HCC testing site is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and Tues- publication day and Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. Testing is free to all Massachusetts residents and conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are possible. no appointments and no referral is necessary. Turn- Lower Pioneer Valley around time for results is typically four days or fewer. Let them Testing may sometimes be cancelled due to in- EARLY LEARNING clement weather. Be sure to visit the Holyoke Board of know Health website for up-to-date information on cancel- Licensed by MA lations: https://www.holyoke.org/departments/board- CENTER Department of Early you saw of-health. their ad Education and Care in the Digital Photos to serve children 2.9 TURLEY PUBLICATIONS, INC. For more information: to 6 years old. Town Purchase a photo that recently Call 413-735-6388 or email $12.50 ran in one of our publications. [email protected] 174 Brush Hill Avenue Reminder Each Go to newspapers.turley.com/ Visit us at http://lpvctec.org/elc/ West Springfield, MA photo-request August 13, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 7

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SPRINGFIELD—Had the Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer League women’s championship match ended at halftime, Hannah Kolodziey most likely would’ve been selected as the M.V.P. award winner, which is named in honor of her grandfa- The Western Mass. Pioneers gather at Lusitano Stadium with the ther, William. championship trophy. Kolodziey scored the only goal of the opening half giv- Pioneers celebrate title ing the third-seeded Lusitano Women a 1-0 halftime lead over LUDLOW – The Western Mass. the top-seeded Westside Sports Pioneers traveled to Atlanta to take Shop, who was a first-year part in the USL-2 Eastern Confer- member of the prestigious sum- ence Championships. The Pioneers mer soccer league. defeated the West Chester United The undefeated Westside SC 1-0 to capture the conference Sports Shop (14-0), which is title. Two weeks ago, the Pioneers also known as Andres, scored gathered once more at Lusitano the tying goal four minutes into Stadium to celebrate their victory, the second half. The match re- inviting the public to come see the mained tied until the 69th min- trophy and meet the players. ute when Nina Gamelli scored the go-ahead goal for Westside Sports Shop, which took home CENTER: Longtime the championship trophy with captain Maxi Viera holds a 2-1 victory on a fall like eve- the trophy. The former ning at Abdow Field located on Ludlow High School girls the A.I.C. on July 30. soccer coach is moving “It’s very special to be a part and will be leaving the of something that my grandfa- Pioneers. ther started many years ago,” Kolodziey said. “I also played Pioneers players Reese Carey clears for the Lusitano Women, which Rodrigo Losada and the ball away. won the championship title in Fede Gutierrez hold the trophy they earned three Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Please see WOMEN, page 8 weeks ago. Buffone, SOUTH HADLEY GIRLS SUMMER ACTION other locals Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com excel at Monadnock WILBRAHAM – Reg- ular season action has Winchester, NH: Five of wrapped up in the Spec six feature winners fell into Pond Summer Basketball a familiar pattern Saturday League. South Hadley night at Monadnock Speed- girls are one of the teams way with several repeat win- that will be vying for a ner. Still the racing was typ- chance to win a champi- ical for a hot August night. onship as playoffs began The feature event of earlier this week. the program was a 100-lap race for the New Hamp- shire Short Track Racing Association (NHSTRA) Modifieds. In the qualify- ing time trials, Russ Hersey of Swanzey, NH, set the fast time. The redraw to set the lineup put eighth fast- er driver, Brad Zahensky of Hopkinton, NH, on the pole. When the green dropped, Zahensky led the field with Ben Byrne second. Byrne took over the top spot on lap fourteen moving Zahensky to second. By lap 32, the lead cars were trying to ne- gotiate lapped traffic. Andy Major of Brookfield, MA, spun between turns three and four blocking the upper

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Blue Sox make divisional WOMEN from page 7 2019. We really wanted to win another championship tonight, round of playoffs but West Side is a talented soc- HOLYOKE – The sec- was a testament to our pitch- cer team.” ond-seeded Valley Blue Sox ers, and I hope we continue this The PVSSL, which was are advancing to the NECBL into the semifinals.” Said Travis founded by William and Jackie Southern Division Semifinals Holt of Bulter. Kolodziey, celebrated its 38th after their 5-0 Wild Card shut- “Any win in the playoffs is anniversary this summer. out against the #7 Bristol Blues a big win,” said Valley Head William Kolodziey, who on Tuesday, Aug. 3. Coach Hez Randolph. “Bristol passed away in 2019, was an The Blue Sox saw lights-out wanted it. They competed very outstanding three-sport athlete at pitching from Grant Kipp, who well for a stretch in the regular A.I.C. in the 1960’s. started on the hill, to newcomer season. It was a 0-0 ballgame When the Kolodziey’s closer Ziv Gar of Molloy Col- heading into the fifth inning. first started the summer soc- lege. Nicholas Beetel (Lehigh) We have to tip our hats to them cer league, the finals were held and Andrew Sears (Rhode Is- for their effort tonight and in the on a grass field where the AIC land College) also made ap- regular season.” He continued. baseball field is currently locat- pearances on the mound for This win is “everything,” ed. The finals were then moved Valley, not allowing Bristol to to Randolph, who is in his to historic Lusitano Stadium in score a single run through nine first year as the Blue Sox head Ludlow for many years. The fi- Goalie Kiley Baran punts the ball Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com innings at MacKenzie Stadium. coach. “When you take a leap nals were held on A.I.C.’s brand away. Isabelle Larochelle looks for an Cole Andrews of Miami of faith into any profession, you new turf field this year because open teammate. claimed two RBIs in the bot- have these doubts. You question of a schedule conflict. mother (Jackie) is very happy ated from Minnechaug Region- tom of the fifth inning to put yourself: Is it really worth it? Is “Since I’ve been alive, the that I’ll be playing soccer at al. Mochak received the M.V.P. the Blue Sox on the board, and it going to work out? Is it worth summer league finals have al- Springfield College because it’s award following the match. Michael Casaleggio from Palm all of the sacrifices you need to ways been held at Lusitano Sta- only a 15-minute drive from her The Lusitano Women didn’t Beach Atlantic added one RBI be willing to make?” dium,” Hannah Kolodziey said. house in Ludlow. score another goal giving West of his own off a sac fly to bring “There were times where “I really didn’t know how it Hannah’s grandmother Side Sports their first champion- Brian Hart (Marist) home, mak- I questioned: Am I really that would be playing in the finals at watched her play in the PVSSL ship title. ing the score 3-0 heading into good at this? This whole sum- this field this year, but this is a women’s championship match, “All of us worked very hard the sixth inning. mer, in that way, has been really very nice venue. along with her parents, her aunt, this season and it feels very nice Steven Luttazi (UMass Am- reassuring. I have so much more Hannah’s parent’s, Chris & Carolyn, and her uncle Greg, to win the championship game,” herst) added to Valley’s run to work on, how to make this Diane, have done an outstanding who’s the longtime boys’ varsi- said Howard, who’ll be playing total with an RBI single in the team win more games, score job as PVSSL co-commissioners ty soccer coach at Ludlow High college soccer at the University seventh inning, and Paul Fran- more runs, continue to push during the past couple of years. School. of Hartford this fall. “We also zoni (NJIT) kept the momen- both myself and my team in the The Lusitano Women (8-4- Several other members of played a close game against the tum going with another RBI right direction to be success- 2), who play their regular season the Lusitano Women are area Lusitano Women during the reg- infield single to extend their ful. Tonight was a confidence home matches at Lusitano Sta- athletes, including: Kiley Baran ular season.” lead to 5-0, which was the final booster for me to keep doing dium, were able to win the sum- (Granby), Jordan Bates (Chicop- Several other former Min- score. those things. I tell the umpires mer league championship title in ee), Reese Carey (South Hadley), nechaug players were members Due to the win, and the Dan- every game—I’m still learning, 2014, 2016, and 2019. Isabelle Larochelle (Holyoke), of the West Side Sports team this bury Westerners’ win over the I’m learning every single day. Hannah Kolodziey, who was Mary Silva (Ludlow), Stephanie summer. They are Mackenzie Newport Gulls at Rogers Park, Pedro and Woodsy [Blue Sox a member of the 2019 cham- Goncalves (Ludlow), and Syd- Howard, Katie Shea, Madison the Valley Blue Sox faced the assistant coaches] do a great pionship team, graduated from ney Mercier (South Hadley). Sanborn, Rhiann Ryan, Chapin Westerners at home on Wednes- job of supporting me and mak- East Longmeadow High School. Kolodziey gave the Lusitano Jeannotte, and Gabby Williams. day, Aug. 4 at 6:35 p.m. for the ing sure my head is on straight. She began her collegiate soccer Women a 1-0 lead in the middle “It was really a lot of fun Southern Division Semifinals. I am very excited for what’s to career at Merrimack College, of the first half by putting a shot being teammates with the other “I’m excited to get going come tomorrow and in the rest which competes at the Division into the left corner of the net. Minnechaug players again,” Em- and to play Danbury. Tonight of the playoffs.” He continued. 1 level, but decided to trans- “After I shot the ball, I actu- ily Howard said. “We became fer. She’ll be a member of the ally didn’t even see it go into the a very close team during the Springfield College women’s net,” Kolodziey said. “I really course of the season.” soccer team, which is coached wanted to score a goal for my Another member of the West Follow Turley Sports on Instagram by John Gibson. grandfather in tonight’s game.” Side Sports team is Jocelyn Tra- “I loved being a member of Four minutes into the second jkovski, who’s from Ludlow. urley Publications sports with your friends and loved the Merrimack women’s soccer half, Kaela Mochak sent a cross- Third-seeded Roots FC de- department has recent- ones. We will be featuring pho- team,” she said. “I was unde- ing pass into the box and Gamel- feated fifth-seeded Springfield Tly joined Instagram. tos from all 11 of our sports cided on my major when I first li knocked the ball into the net Progressive, 1-0, in the men’s You can find our account by sections in the coming weeks, went to Merrimack a couple of tying the score. championship match. The only searching “turleysports.” We but as always, you can see all years ago, but I now want to West Side Sports took the goal of that match was scored on will regularly feature samples the photos that appear by sub- be a PA (Physician Assistant). lead for the first time during the a header by Iain Ferreira, who of photos that you will see in scribing to your local paper or They don’t offer that as a major 69th minute following a goal graduated from Minnechaug in our publications on a weekly picking up a copy in your com- at Merrimack, but Springfield by Mochak, which was assisted 2020, with 19 minutes remaining basis. Please follow and share munity. College does have it. My grand- by Emily Howard, who gradu- in the second half.

RACES from page 7 never looked back. Bennington, Buffone, Timothy Wenzel, Na- NH’s John Voorhees rolled into than Wenzel, Jason Kozacka, lanes. The lap traffic bumped second with Paul Colburn of Robert Hagar, Edward Bre- Byrne out his preferred line and Charlestown, NH, nailing down hio III, Mike Radzuik, Rupert into the disabled Major racer. third. In three races, Hollins sat in Thompson, Jesse Emerson, Byrne’s night was over. Zahen- all three podium positions, good Leighton Lutz, Hillary Renaud, sky resumed the lead on the re- enough to secure the Champion- Paul Smith, Keith Johnson start with Todd Patnode next. ship crown. Late Model Sportsman: The next thirty-one laps it was Young Gun driver, “Fast” Ed- Justin Littlewood, Austin Brehio, Zahensky in the spotlight. On lap die Petruskevicius of Rutland, Camdyn Curtis, Ryan Currier, 63, Patnode made his move, tak- MA, secured his eighth win of the Glen Brehio, Cole Littlewood, ing over the lead. The pace of the year and “retired” to move on to John Meany, Kevin Vaudrien, race changed after that with five another division. Teagan Edson Daniel Comeau, Ronald LaPer- cautions slowing the field before had her best run of the year for che, Nancy Muni Ruot[, Rocky second. Dominic Stafford from Smith, Aaron Fellows, Caleb the checkers fell. Submitted photo Patnode collected his fourth Millers Falls, MA, had a strong Cashman, Dick Lamotte, (DQ) Belchertown’s Chris Buffone picked up his fourth win of the season run for third. 28-Ricky Bly win of the year. Russ Hersey last Saturday. posted second and Joe Kendall of This coming Saturday, Aug. Mini Stocks: Gordon Far- Winchendon, MA, had a strong got into a shoving match with leader Louie Maher of Baldwin- 14, the Tri-Track Open Modifieds num, Louie Maher, Raymond finish for third. Bly spinning. Littlewood raced ville, MA, was second. Ray King will unload for a 100-lap race. King, Kevin Clayton, Kevin In the preliminary events, by them taking his third win of of Bellows Falls, VT, collected The NHSTRA regular divisions McKnight, Tim LeBlanc, Kev- there were some last lap fireworks the year. Austin Brehio, Concord, third. in the Advanced Auto Parts week- in Cormier, Jake Puchalski, Jeff in the Late Model Sportsman NH, was second and point lead- Chris Buffone of Belcher- ly series will share the program. Asselin, Jeff Heath, Matthew 25-lapper. After Kevin Vaudrien er, Cam Curtis of Baltimore, VT, town, MA, was disappointed with NHSTRA Modifieds: Todd Lambert, William Chaffee, Josh of Brattleboro, VT, led the first rolled into third. a third-place finish in the Street Patnode, Russell Hersey Jr, Joe Wright, Craig Chaffee, Michael eight laps, Justin Littlewood of The most benign race in the Stock division two weeks ago. Kendall, Cory Plummer, Brian Douglas, (DNS) Robert Kirker Orange, MA, moved in front with NHSTRA divisions was the 25- He made up for it Saturday night Chapin, Tyler Leary, Kimber- Six Shooters: Travis Hollins, Vaudrien slowly sliding back in lap Mini Stock feature. A strong with his fourth win of the season, ley Rivet, Stewart McCormack, John Voorhees, 86-Paul Colburn, the field before spinning out on field of cars raced incident free outrunning Team Wenzel. Finish- Scott MacMichael, Geoff Rol- Micheal Yeaton, Chris Colburn, lap 17 to bring out a caution. from green to checkers. Kevin ing second was Tim Wenzel of lins, Nathan Wenzel, Trevor Chris Hadley, Brandon Mailhot, On the restart it was Littlewood, Clayton of Winchendon, MA, Holyoke, MA, and point leader, Bleau, Steve Dickey, John Stud- John Thibodeau Ricky Bly of Sunapee, NH, and took the early lead before ceding Nate Wenzel of Granby, MA. ley, Bradley Zahensky, Matthew Young Guns: Edward Aaron Fellows from Croydon, the top spot to Fitzwilliam, NH, The Six Shooters ran their Kimball, Bill Kimball, Eric Le- Petruskevicius, Teagan Edson, NH, tight on his bumper. In the driver, Gordon Farnum. Farnum third and final event of the year. Clair, Ben Byrne, Andrew Ma- Dominick Stafford, Edward Go- closing laps the pursuers got by rolled into victory lane with his Travis Hollins of Milford, NH, jor, Cole Littlewood marlo, Zachary Zilinski, Leilei Littlewood and on the final lap seventh win of the season. Point hit the gas at the green flag and Street Stocks: Christopher Daniels, Keegan LaMotte August 13, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 9 South Hadley Police Log

Compiled by Melina Bourdeau Wednesday, July 28 Tuesday, Aug. 3 formation at this item. [email protected] 6:40 p.m. – Officers took a report from 1:18 p.m. – Officers took a report from 3:43 p.m. – Officers took a report from a Hadley Village Rd resident that a pack- North Main St resident that sometime on a second resident that around Aug. 4 or 5 Editor’s note: The following are brief age was stolen from their porch. The value July 31 items were stolen from their ve- a second resident reported a catalytic con- explanations of select entries in the was about $10. There is no further infor- hicle. The reporting party said they sus- verter was stolen from their vehicle. the South Hadley Police log and arrests for mation is available at this time. pected a female party. The property was vehicles were the same type of vehicle a the weeks of July 26 to Aug. 8. The in- a watch, two cell phones valuing at about Prius. The resident brought the vehicle formation was provided by Chief Jennifer Thursday, July 29 $2,900. The matter is under investigation. to a repair shop which is how they deter- Gundersen based on review of the detailed 2:30 p.m. – A Riverboat Village em- mined the converter. It was valued at $600. log summary. This feature is designed to ployee reported an unknown male party Wednesday, No further information at this time. provide context and explanation to some opened packages in the mail room. The 1:20 p.m. – Jose Alvardo, 56, of 96 7:37 p.m. – Officers dispatched to the of the calls police respond to every day. party opened several packages, and it did Maple St, Springfield was arrested on two area of the athletic fields at South Hadley Mass General Law prohibits the release not appear anything was stolen. The per- warrants. Two individuals went to the po- High School for a report of a disturbance of names of those arrested for domestic son has yet to be identified. The matter is lice station to receive property and it was between two baseball teams. Upon arriv- incidents. under investigation. determined one person had to outstanding al the matter settled down and the parties warrants out of Springfield District. The went their separate ways. There is no fur- Monday July 26 Saturday, July 31 warrants were for violations of protective ther information at this time. 11:41 a.m. – Officers responded to a 11:42 a.m. –An Ingram St resident re- orders. He was transported to Hampshire report of malicious damage. A business ported a bicycle was stolen from the front County sheriffs Department to be trans- Saturday, Aug. 7 owner on School St reported youths were entrance of their property. The bike was a ported to court. 12:57 a.m. – Ahmed Mirzay, 30, of throwing rocks over a fence damaging green mountain bike with teal and black 62 Main St, West Springfield, was arrest- several vehicles. The youths were identi- writing on it. There is no further informa- Thursday, Aug. 5 ed on a warrant. An officer was on patrol fied and the matter was going to be han- tion at this time. 4:36 p.m. – A Pine Rd resident reported observed an individual walking on Al- dled privately. The owner was not looking sometime between 11 p.m. on Aug. 4 and vord St appeared to be unsteady on their to go forward with charges. Sunday, Aug. 1 Aug. 5, an unknown individual removed a feet. The person was identified and it was 8:45 p.m. – A 27-year-old Ludlow resi- catalytic converter parked in the complex. found they had an outstanding warrant. Tuesday, July 27 dent was issued a summons on a charge of The cost is $1,500 to replace the convert- He was later released on his recognizance. 4:44 p.m. – An Amherst resident was vandalizing property. Officers responded er. There are no suspects or further inves- The warrant was an outstanding warrant issued a summons for unlicensed opera- to Amherst Rd for a report of a rock being tigation. Officers requested if people hear for a larceny under $1,200 charged out of tion and a marked lanes violation. Officers thrown through a resident’s window. power tools being operated in the middle Springfield District Court. responded to a report of a single motor ve- of the night to call to report the incident to hicle crash on Brainerd St. An individual Monday, Aug. 2 the department. Sunday, Aug. 8 was identified, and they lost control of the 7:20 a.m. – Officers took a report from 2:47 a.m. – An officer took a report of vehicle going off the roadway striking a a repair shop employee that a catalytic Friday, Aug. 6 damage to a fence from a Main St resident. fire hydrant and a mailbox. The vehicle converter was stolen from a vehicle that 2:07 a.m. – Officers responded to a The subject involved is known to the res- was towed from the scene. No injuries was parked there over the weekend. There Bach Lane residence for a report of a dis- idents. The officers checked the area and were reported. The operator did not have are no suspects at this time. The value of turbance. While in route, they received a were unable to locate the subject. The sus- a valid license and was issued a summons. the property was about $800. second call that there was a gunshot heard. pect is alleged to have punched the fence Officers were unable to determine whether several times causing damage. The matter there was a gun fired at the same location is an ongoing investigation. as the first incident. There is no further in- College NOTES South Hadley Area students named to President’s List Alison M. Croteau--BS in Biology from South Sumi honored at Emerson College at Western New England University Hadley 2021 Senior Writing Awards Shelby Grace Edwards--BSE in Biomedical Engi- SPRINGFIELD – A model for the “New Tradi- neering from South Hadley BOSTON – Various undergraduate students in the tional University,” Western New England University Kenny Tran--Pre-Pharmacy from South Hadley Writing, Literature, & Publishing department were is among just 13% of private (5,000 students or less) honored this past spring during the 2021 Senior Writ- institutions ranked among US News and World Re- ing Awards, or 2021 American Poets College Prize port “National Universities” and a “Top 100 Engineer- Bailly named to Goodwin University’s Award winners. ing Program.” WNE enrolls 3,690 students, including President’s List, Spring 2021 Among those recipients was South Hadley, native 2,552 full-time undergraduate, in bachelor’s, master’s, Christina Sumi, who received the following award(s): and doctoral degrees at its Colleges of Arts & Scienc- EAST HARTFORD, CT – Jennifer Bailly of South Distinction in Fiction es, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy & Health Sci- Hadley, earned a place on Goodwin University’s Pres- Sumi is pursuing a degree in Creative Writing ences, and School of Law. ident’s List for the Spring 2021 Session. The Spring BFA and is a member of the Emerson College Class Western New England University is pleased to 2021 President’s List includes 411 students, all of of 2021. announce that the following area students are among whom scored a perfect 4.0 GPA. more than 460 named to the WNE Spring Semester Goodwin University in East Hartford, Connecticut, UMass Lowell names local students 2021 President’s List for achieving a semester grade is an innovative learning community that empowers point average of 3.80 or higher. hard-working students to become sought-after em- to spring 2021 dean’s list Aubree A. Carr--BA in Creative Writing from ployees. Granby LOWELL – Local residents have been named to the Pierre Joseph Carriere--BSE in Civil Engineering dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. from Granby Christina Remie graduates from Among those recognized for achieving academic distinc- Lauren Elizabeth Hartling--BS in Criminal Justice tion for the spring 2021 semester at UMass Lowell are: from Granby the University of Hartford • Julia Piligian of South Hadley, majoring in Jonathan L. Couture--BSE in Civil Engineering WEST HARTFORD, CT – The University of Hart- exercise science from Granby ford congratulates Christina Remie of South Hadley • Isabel Flynn of Williamsburg, majoring in exer- Sarah A. Scott--BS in Health Sciences from Gran- for graduating in May of 2021. cise science by Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, UMass Lowell is a national research university Jacob D. Boisvere--BSE in Electrical Engineering the University of Hartford has been guiding the pur- offering its more than 18,000 students bachelor’s, from South Hadley pose and passion of students for over six decades. master’s and doctoral degrees in business, education, Thomas E. Doyle--BSBA in Accounting from engineering, fine arts, health, humanities, sciences and social sciences. SERVICE DIRECTORY To advertise on this page call the Town Reminder at 283-8393

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Viviana Mariani, 4, got her face painted for free as part of Firefighters were available to engage with families and also answer any questions they may have about the fire the day’s festivities. department.

street are intended for. “We try to do as much com- BIG RIG from page 1 “It’s a great community event munity involvement as we can,” to show kids what all these trucks he said. “We want to get out and Rig Day to entertain the children do that kids don’t get to see a lot meet the residents, get to know of South Hadley. of times,” Helems said. “It’s nice them and teach them about fire “It’s just a free event for kids,” to be able to park in one spot safety.” Young said. “I loved sliding and have them come to you and Houle said his favorite part around in my sand piles with my tell them about what’s going on about Big Rig Day is getting to fire trucks and matchbox cars.” and answer questions they might see the smiles on children’s fac- Young said the Friends have have.” es when they see the trucks and been hosting this event for the He added Big Rig Day is also what’s inside. past 12 years and said the tradi- a great opportunity for kids to SHELD employee Kelly Fra- tion shows no signs of stopping learn that police officers are ap- zier said SHELD likes to do any- any time soon. proachable. thing it can to get its name out Friends of Buttery Brook “We want kids to be comfort- to the public and let them know member Steve Lachowetz said, “I able approaching us, any one of what it is and why it is in South just like to look at the smiles on us, and know that we are all here. Hadley. the kids’ faces. They always have Whatever you need, we can help “We service electricity to all a great time and they love it.” you with,” Helems said. of South Hadley including busi- Lachowetz added it is nice to The South Hadley Fire De- ness and residential homes,” Fra- hold these events because it sup- partment gave kids the opportu- zier said. ports the Buttery Brook Park as nity to explore the fire trucks and Frazier said her favorite part well as the town. learn about the safety equipment about Big Rig Day is being able Photos by Cara McCarthy School Resource Officer Josh they keep in them. to get out into the community and Left to Right: John Szymonik, Brandon Roy, Peter Jesionowski and Helems said the event is a great Lt. Jason Houle said Big Rig educate and engage with people Kelly Frazier handed out ice cream and filled water bottles out to way to show kids what differ- Day is a good opportunity for throughout the town. children at their Fibersonic tent. ent vehicles they may see on the community engagement.

Big Rig Day has a variety of trucks to show the kids The South Hadley Police Department brought a cruiser SHELD brought several of their rigs to show children including a CAT front loader. for kids to explore and learn about. what their different trucks do for providing electricity to South Hadley.

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