Geocaching 101 at Fountain Park by Dalton Zbierski Larger,” Said Michael Pelletier, Editor a Member of the Open Space WILBRAHAM – Last Satur- Committee

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SPORTS ECR-WSS Boys lacrosse LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER beats Brownies Page 15 Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life in the Communities We Serve A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comTIMESJUNE 17, 2021 www.wilbrahamhampdentimes.turley.com Geocaching 101 at Fountain Park By Dalton Zbierski larger,” said Michael Pelletier, Editor a member of the Open Space WILBRAHAM – Last Satur- Committee. day, the weather was ideal for a On June 12, the coordinates morning session of geocaching of each hidden item were entered at Fountain Park in Wilbraham. into the website geocaching. The three-hour activity on June com, and participants spent the 12 was coordinated by One Book morning tracking down each lo- One Community in conjunction cation. with the Wilbraham Open Space When geocaching, each par- Committee. ticipant replaces discovered “Geocaching is a game or a items with a new materials or hobby where people go out and trinquetes. hide items. Those items could One Book One Com- range from something very small munity is a local like a bison tube up to something that’s shoebox sized or even Please see GEOCACHING, page 7

Bright Spot photo submitted by Cynthia Hinckley. Teach, a Bright Spot Ready Buddy, enjoys spending time with children, as he sparks their interest for reading. Bright Spot ahead for Hampden library By Dalton Zbierski Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, among the most intriguing li- Editor Inc. was founded in 2004 by brary events scheduled for this current Executive Director Cyn- summer. While Hinckley will be HAMPDEN – Mark your thia Hinckley. Since its incep- unable to attend next Saturday, calendars; the Bright Spot tion, the operation has trained four highly-experienced vol- Therapy Dogs will be visiting over 600 therapy dog teams unteers will bring their therapy the Hampden Public Library and has visited more than 285 dogs to the library in the Town on June 26. The visit directly healthcare, educational and Hall on Main Street. business facilities throughout “It’s a family event so really correlates to the theme of the Geocaching photos submitted by Megan Harrigan library’s summer reading pro- New England. The June 26 appearance is The Pryor siblings enjoy an exciting morning of geocaching at gram, “Tails and Tales.” Please see LIBRARY, page 7 Fountain Park in Wilbraham on June 12.

HISTORICAL WILBRAHAM The Auto Inn was across from Nine Mile Pond Hot-Footin’ it Across the Road

By Charles F. Bennett Times Editor Emeritus

Help from Joe Roberts Every once in a while, I go to the “Joe’s Wilbra- ham His- tory Photo Page” website (www. rocketrob- Vintage cars lined up in front of the Auto Inn across from the Nine erts.com/ Mile Pond Beach. DIGITAL COMMONWEALTH PHOTO wilbraham/ old.htm) to His son Greg carries on the rean War. Bathers at Nine Mile Pond would slip across the street to the Auto refresh my tradition maintaining the page. While looking at the photos Inn for a cold drink. DIGITAL COMMONWEALTH PHOTO I met Joe, a Korean War Army website during the long days of memory of Charlie Bennett historic plac- combat veteran, years ago when quarantine caused by Covid-19 early 1960’s. That group includ- which I will share with you. es in town and get some ideas I wrote an article in the Times I came across a postcard on the ed my father Francis J. Bennett 1911 Photo for another history column. Joe about his service for a Times site about the famous (or maybe of the Bennett Turkey Farm, his In a 1911 photo from the lived on Mountain Road in a Veteran’s Day issue. infamous) Auto Inn that was sit- pal Al Bartlett and a bunch of Digital Commonwealth files a house that is purported to be One fact that stayed with me uated across Boston Road from guys, now passed on, were part group of early automobiles are haunted, but that is another story. was that Joe carried an Army the Nine Mile Pond Beach. The of what NBC newsman and au- lined up in a row in front of the When I was editor of the Wil- M-1 rifle, made in the Spring- pond had sometimes been called thor Tom Brokaw called “The Inn. Under the photo is a hand- braham-Hampden Times the late field Armory throughout the war. Lake Manchonis. Greatest Generation”. written caption that refers to Joe Roberts gave us permission Times photographer Dave Miles The Auto Inn photo and Joe’s I tried to piece together a his- a 1799 tragedy across Boston to include many of his collection (“The Funny Hat Man”) also got notes brought memories of the tory of the Inn but could not find Road, which was called the Bay of website photos in our “Picture to know Joe because he and Joe Inn that was frequented by the much in my collection of history Path then. The caption refers to From the Past” weekly feature. had one thing in common. They younger age group of Wilbraham books or at the Wilbraham Li- both served in combat in the Ko- residents during the 1950’s and brary. But I did find bits a pieces Please see HISTORY, page 14 Page 2 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 17, 2021 NEWS ABOUT TOWN Brewing for the PMC By Dalton Zbierski “It was a full-on collaboration; he’s not Editor just on the sidelines,” said Field, of Kent. “He explained to me that every year he WILBRAHAM – Excitement is brew- rides in the PMC to raise funds for cancer ing ahead of Pan-Mass Challenge on Aug. research so we collaborated and brewed 7-8. The statewide event to strike out can- a beer specifically to help raise funds for cer holds special meaning for several lo- the PMC to help support cancer research.” cal community members. Together, Kent and Field created Mark Kent, a Wilbraham resident and “Wind at Your Back,” designed custom cancer survivor, has teamed up with Adam labels and are now selling the brew by Field of the Fieldcrest Brewing Company glass, can or growler. In addition to the on Boston Road in Wilbraham to create Fieldcrest clientele, the brew has been a “Wind at Your Back,” a beer whose pro- hit amongst Kent’s colleagues and fellow ceeds will benefit cancer research. members of Team Grodsky. The PMC is an annual bike-a-thon that Kent is not the only Team Grodsky raises money for the Dana-Farber Cancer member to have battled cancer; Tom Ma- Institute. Teams must raise thousands of han also rides in the challenge each year. dollars to participate in the challenge, and Jeff Grodsky, Executive Vice Presi- every dollar goes to Dana-Farber. dent of Harry Grodsky & Co., has been This summer, Kent will participate left inspired. in his 22nd PMC. He will ride with “Everyone knows you’re doing it for a Team Grodsky photo submitted by Susan Kent Team Grodsky, a squad made up of his good cause,” said Grodsky. “Sometimes, [L to R] Jeff Grodsky, Adam Field, Scott Grodsky and Mark Kent will participate in the colleagues at Harry Grodsky & Co., a you don’t want to get out there and go 2021 PMC as a member of Team Grodsky. The teammates are shown here displaying Springfield-based provider of heating, ride 30, 40 or 50 miles but when you stop “Wind at Your Back,” a beer that was brewed by Fieldcrest Brewing Company to raise ventilating and air-conditioning services. and think why you’re doing it and that the money for cancer research. When Kent was struggling to defeat Tom rides 200 miles a year with us going cancer, he received critical support from through treatment, you really can’t com- Dana-Farber. By participating in the PMC plain about much.” “That was one of the reasons I decided and will help us support the PMC,” said each year, he pays the good will forward. The 2021 PMC will mark Team to go to work for them because they do Kent. “A lot of this credit goes to Adam, “One of the things about this event Grodsky’s 11th year participating. actively support the PMC. It’s been a big because he brews some very good beer, is we all know someone who has been Grodsky is confident that the team will part of my life,” said Kent. and his attention to detail and our careful touched by cancer if not ourselves. The eclipse an accumulative total of $2 mil- Biking has long been a hobby of execution of the recipe. It’s so gratifying emotions surrounding the event on the lion in fundraising, gathered over the past Kent’s and he recently crossed brewing a to be able to pour that taste right out of the day of the event are really remarkable,” 11 years. beer off of his bucket list. fermentation tank.” said Kent. Kent has participated annually in the Kent greatly appreciates Field’s sup- To learn more about “Wind at Your Ahead of this year’s PMC, Kent PMC with Team Grodsky since he joined port. He thanked the brewer for including Back,” residents can visit the Fieldcrest sought a new, creative way to raise mon- the company in 2016. During his inter- him in the process and commended him Brewing Company’s Facebook page. ey. He reached out to Field, and the two view, he noticed a Team Grodsky PMC on his vision. Donations can be made to help sup- men began crafting a brew that has since jersey framed in the Grodsky lobby and “It’s a very tasty New England IPA port the PMC at https://www.pmc.org/ been met with positive reviews. instantly felt at home. that, hopefully, a lot of people will enjoy ways-to-give. 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The Selectboard moved to grant struction on Somers Road and hired The Selectboard unanimously the license through the end of the a new probationary firefighter during voted to appoint Odonnell Racin to calendar year, allowing outdoor en- Locally Grown its June 14 meeting. the role. tertainment until 9:30 p.m. Monday Fire Chief Ed Poulin spoke to With the appointment of Odon- through Saturday and 8 p.m. on Sun- Strawberries the board about the appointment of a nell Racin, the fire department is ap- day. GreatHorse can remain open Red, Ripe and Delicious probationary firefighter. The position proximately 50% female, according until midnight with no outdoor en- requires an on-call volunteer fire- to Davenport. tertainment. Picked Fresh Every Day fighter to work “mostly nights and Additionally, the firestation sub- The motion passed by unanimous weekends” with the intention of cre- committee, led by selectman Craig vote. Locally Grown ating a full-time position. They will Rivest, is looking for volunteers to The Selectboard also began dis- While also not be allowed to tend to struc- join the committee. cussing the summer meeting sched- It Lasts Asparagus! ture fires, according to Poulin. Currently, the committee only ule. Town Administrator Robert Selectboard Chair Donald Dav- has one volunteer. Markel proposed the board meets From Dan Smiarowski Farm Sunderland, MA enport asked Nichole Odonnell Ra- The Selectboard also reviewed an every-other week through July and cin, a Hampden resident, why she entertainment license for GreatHorse August with occasional meetings as wanted to fill the position. in addition to its liquor license. deemed necessary. 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WILBRAHAM – On Wednesday, June SPRINGFIELD – (06/09/2021) West- wa has facilitated study abroad opportuni- He has authored numerous refereed 23 at 6:00 p.m., licensed physical therapist ern New England University President ties for student groups in the U.K., France, and peer reviewed journal articles, book Jaimee Mace will offer a program entitled, Robert E. Johnson has appointed Mr. Curt and Australia. As CISB director, he led chapters, and has presented papers at inter- “Golf Related Injuries And How To Prevent Hamakawa as his Chief of Staff and Secre- six university delegations to the Olympic national conferences in the U.S., Canada, Them,” for Wilbra- tary to the Board of Trustees. Games and FIFA World Cups, giving stu- China, Denmark, England, and Japan. His ham Public Library. Mr. Hamakawa, who begins his new dents unprecedented exposure and access professional memberships and licensures Golf season is position August 2, has served over the past to global sport leaders and entities in Chi- include: Bar of the Supreme Court of the here! Want to en- year as WNE’s interim provost and vice na, South Africa, the United Kingdom, United States, Bar of the U.S. Court of Ap- joy it without being president for academic affairs, and also Brazil, and Russia. He also teaches an in- peals for the Ninth Circuit, Bar of the U.S. encumbered by any as director of the Center for International ternational sport summer course at IESEG District Court for the District of Hawaii, golf related injuries? Sport Business (CISB). He is a tenured School of Management in Paris. Bar of the State of Hawaii, and NAFSA Join Jaimee Mace, professor of Sport Management in the Col- Prior to joining academia, Mr. Ha- (International Educators Association). a licensed physical lege of Business, and previously served makawa’s 16-year career at the United A resident of Wilbraham, MA, Mr. Ha- therapist and injury as director of the Business Study Abroad States Olympic Committee comprised makawa enjoys jogging and has completed prevention special- Program and director of the Business Hon- successive positions as associate general 18 marathons in Honolulu, Chicago, New ist, to learn about ors Program, among other roles since his counsel, director of athlete services, and York, Boston, Washington D.C., and Ath- the most common 2006 arrival at WNE as assistant professor director of international relations. He be- ens, Greece. injuries that happen Licensed physical of Sport Management. In his third year of gan his career at the National Collegiate A model for the ‘New Traditional Uni- on the golf course teaching, Mr. Hamakawa received the Uni- Athletic Association (NCAA) in its com- versity,’ Western New England Univer- and how to prevent therapist Jaimee Mace will host a versity’s Teaching Excellence Award. pliance and enforcement department. sity (WNE) is among just 13% of private them. You will get “Curt brings a track record of exem- Mr. Hamakawa earned his B.A. degree (5,000 students or less) institutions ranked tips on how to reduce program on June 23 at the Wilbraham plary and effective higher education man- in political science from the University of among US News and World Report ‘Na- pain during everyday agement and teaching experience to this Hawaii, M.Ed. degree in athletics adminis- tional Universities’ and a ‘Top 100 Engi- activities, and will Public Library regarding how to critical leadership post,” President Johnson tration from Springfield College, and J.D. neering Program.’ Known for its support- learn key stretches said. “His experience as a senior adminis- degree from the Western New England ive environment and picturesque campus that will keep you on prevent golf-related injuries. trator and committed educator paired with University School of Law. in Springfield, MA, WNE enrolls 3,690 the golf course for his varied and international experience His professional and volunteer leader- students, including 2,552 full-time under- years to come. will be highly valuable as we transform ship service currently includes member- graduate, in bachelor’s, master’s, and doc- Jaimee has been practicing physical ther- Western New England University into a ship on the Commission on International toral degrees at its Colleges of Arts & Sci- apy since 1999, primarily in the outpatient new traditional university, meeting the Cooperation for Sport, Culture, Science, ences, Business, Engineering, Pharmacy orthopedics and sports medicine setting. needs of 21st century learners preparing to and Education, International Union of & Health Sciences, and School of Law. A This is a virtual program; registration is make their mark on the world.” Lawyers, Moscow, Russian Federation, WNE education provides career-span agil- necessary in order to participate. To regis- “I am honored and grateful to Presi- and former service for the United States ity through a curriculum grounded in pro- ter, please call the library at 413-596-6141 dent Johnson for his trust and confidence Field Hockey Association, Judicial Com- fessional/experiential studies, enhanced by or visit the library’s website at www.wilbra- in appointing me chief of staff, and I look mittee chair; Volleyball Hall of Fame the liberal arts, and enriched by mentored hamlibrary.org. Hope to see you online! forward with gusto to helping advance a Board of Directors, Executive Commit- research that equips graduates to adapt and shared ambition for Western New England tee; Kent State University Read Center for succeed in the workplace of tomorrow. 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You can either sprinkle a narrow band drangea, raise the pH of the soil by sprinkling Times is published every weird to leave a newly-installed garden around the perimeter of the border or place a couple of cups of dolomitic lime around the Thursday by Turley and a hen sitting on eggs in the care of my containers of it in the garden. Dried blood is base of the plant once or twice throughout the Publications, Inc., 24 Water I St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. trusty house-sitter, especially with the mercu- a nitrogen fertilizer and is available at most growing season. A higher pH will prevent alu- ry soaring the way it did. I came garden centers. It will burn sen- minum from being drawn up by the plant; alu- Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. home to a garden that looked great IN THE sitive plants if applied directly on minum has a bluing effect on the flowers of this and no chicks, yet… top of them, so sprinkle it a few particular type of hydrangea (H. macrophylla). PATRICK H. TURLEY Here are some observations GARDEN inches away from the base. Along Likewise, hydrangeas absorb more aluminum CEO from both during and after my va- the same line would be ammonia from acidic soil, so to make pink hydrangeas cation. sprays. blue, do as I did and add sulfur to the soil KEITH TURLEY President The vacation house had a ma- I have also heard of differ- around hydrangeas in the spring. jor bunny problem. The owner in- ent home brews that you may or Another thing I came home to was sad pep- EDITOR stalled a number of native plants to may not want to whip up in your pers. You don’t have to be a pepper psychol- Elise Linscott encourage pollinators and the rab- blender. One consists of garlic, ogist to make an assessment as to why. First, [email protected] bits seem to find most palatable. A hot peppers and marigold leaves; they were planted during unseasonably warm STAFF WRITER small fence was installed around maybe this combination would mid-May weather, only to have temperatures Roberta McQuaid Dalton Zbierski the perennials off the porch, but the work better than the other tactics plummet into the high 30s at night. Then, no [email protected] new blueberries and serviceberry already tried. Again, these would less than a week later, we have August-like ADVERTISING SALES have been clear cut of anything rabbit need to be replenished periodically temperatures and a drought. So why are the Jocelyn Walker height or less. Most of the shrubs in the mixed and switched on occasion to keep the scent pepper plants pale and pathetic? Probably all [email protected] border have an umbrella-like appearance, with new and dangerous. of the above and then some. I will likely give woody stems down low and growth at the top I visited a couple of great nurseries on Cape them some fish and seaweed emulsion and SPORTS EDITOR only. Cod. The hydrangeas they sell there are amaz- hope that they can transition to healthy plants Greg Scibelli [email protected] I recommended switching up the repellents ing, and it was oh, so tempting to bring one as the temperatures and moisture moderate. to keep the bunnies away, and this comes from home. Unfortunately, I had just bought one a Let’s hope they do, anyway! SOCIAL MEDIA personal experience. At the old house I never month ago that was advertised to be good and Roberta McQuaid graduated from the had a problem with rabbits in my garden until hardy, but not the blue I had wanted. More of Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the Uni- after the dog died. It would be safe to assume a purple-blue. It was neat to come home and versity of Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, @ Wilbraham-Hampden Times that “the marking of his territory” had some- see that the advice I had given others for many she has held the position of staff horticultural- WEB thing to do with my good fortune. Outside of years actually worked. By adding sulfur to the ist at Old Sturbridge Village. She enjoys grow- www.wilbrahamhampdentimes. dog urine, there are lots of other deterrents out edges of the planting hole my new hydrangea ing food as well as flowers. Have a question turley.com there that folks swear by. One is dried blood. is turning a lovely shade of blue. Yay! I am for her? Email it to [email protected] with The smell signals danger. To be effective it honesty amazed at how quickly the changeover “Gardening Question” in the subject line.

www.turley.com Letters to the Editor Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of photographs or other materials Mass shootings are a problem that cannot be ignored submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned Dear Editors, these shootings because every time one gets tamped down the barrel before each shot, not except upon specific request There is something special about May 4th, publicized the citizenry in that area goes out and AR-15 that can deliver 60 bullets in 10 sec- when submitted. 19th and 25th. Those three days in May had no and buys more guns. It’s good for business. We onds with one pull of the trigger. It also says mass shootings. There have been 232 mass lose about 10 children a day to accidents and that the purpose of musket ownership is for a shootings in 2021 (in 151 days) including the many more to gun suicides. well organized state or federal militia of which May 26th shooting in a rail yard in San Jose, Beware of anyone like Trump who has an we have none. The militias were for tracking Editorial California which killed 9 plus the gunman. A+ rating from the NRA. Rep.Marjorie Tay- runaway slaves and keeping slaves from rebel- There were 9 mass shootings in the week of lor Greene is one who has given away at least ling of which we have none. The 2nd Amend- Policy May 9th to May 15th. To qualify as a mass shoot- one assault weapon (no background check). ment is totally obsolete and is not an excuse for Letters to the editor ing there has to be at least 4 dead not counting Rep.Matt Gaetz is another who advocates for gun ownership. Nations that have done away should be 350 words or less the gunman. There are other shootings where an armed public so we can overthrow the gov- with guns are now glad they did, although in length. No unsigned or only 3 or 2 people die. Some shootings take ernment. He is looking for another January 6th there was resistance at the time and many po- anonymous opinions will be 50+ lives like Las Vegas and there is often so the democratic process can be ended and litical careers were ended. published. We require letter more than one mass shooting on a day. Total Trump can be installed as dictator. Rep. Lauren America is known throughout the world for writers to include his or her town of residence and home dead for 2021 so far from gun violence is 7500 Bobert carries a gun constantly even to visit the our gun carnage. We have many things to offer telephone number. We must with 120 of them being children. The shooters restroom. but getting shot should not one of them. authenticate authorship pri- are generally white, law-abiding citizens with The 2nd Amendment never guaranteed a Malita Brown or to publication. We reserve legally purchased assault weapons. massacre to each person. It talks about mus- the right to edit or withhold Wilbraham any submissions deemed to The gun manufacturing business loves kets where gun powder and a bullet has to be be libelous or contain un- substantiated allegations, personal attacks, defamation of character and offensive REMEMBER…. language. All unknown or By: Lou Scungio alleged facts and quotations offered by the author need to cite credible, unbiased Remember….. when our eyes were sources. Send letters to: bright. Editor, Wilbraham-Hamp- We talked an’ talked all through the den Times, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069, faxed to night. 413-682-0013 or via e-mail Remember….. when we danced ‘til to [email protected]. The three with thoughts of love an’ deadline for submissions is revelry. Friday at noon. Remember….. all those days we spent Correction Policy ‘mid laughter, joy an’ merriment. The TIMES will gladly Remember….. how our children grew correct factual errors that doin’ things we almost knew. appear in this paper and Remember….. all those places far we can be substantiated. Cor- rections or clarifications will went by plane or motorcar. always appear on the edito- Remember….. all the fears an’ tears rial pages. To request a cor- we shared throughout those many Happy rection, send information in years. an e-mail or mailed commu- nication to the editor at the Remember….. how we stood our Fathers above address listed above. ground until the way we sought was The Wilbraham-Hamp- found. den TIMES is published ev- Remember…. ‘twas the life we saw. ery Thursday by Turley Pub- Day! lications, Inc. One year out Rejoice…. an’ pray for many more. of town subscriptions are available at $45, out of state $50 by calling 800-824-6458 Ext. 201. The deadline for submission of news material, letters to the editor and photos is Monday at 12 p.m. The TIMES is not responsible for wilbrahamhampdentimes.turley.com submitted photos. June 17, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 7

GEOCACHING from page 1 Participants must be observant when geocaching. A sought after container non-profit that delivers more than a thou- could be located under a pile of sticks, in Velis supports sand books to families in Hampden and a hollow tree or behind a rock wall. Wilbraham each summer and encourages For children and teenagers, the activity Narcan Pilot Program reading by facilitating numerous events. offers a prime opportunity to explore the BOSTON – On Wednesday, May 26, pants with career advice and job search Ahead of the June 12 activity, One wilderness and become more acquainted the Massachusetts State Senate unani- coaching; continued clinical support Book One Community organizer Megan with the beauty of nature. mously adopted two amendments spon- during the job search and initial employ- Harrigan contacted the Open Space Com- The Open Space Committee greatly sored by Senator John C. Velis during ment; ongoing on-the-job mentorship; mittee, which was immediately receptive appreciates the usage that Wilbraham’s its Fiscal Year 2022 Budget debate. and assistance with legal and health- to the idea of geocaching at Fountain Park trails receive during all months of the year Amendment #478 provides $800,000 care issues. While in the program partic- on Tinkham Road. and encourages the public to utilize those to RecoveryWorks, an affiliate of Mas- ipants must also agree to pursue addic- “The One Book One Community trails. sachusetts General Hospital that pro- tion treatment as well. They also serve group reached out asked us if we would “We have a wide variety of locations, conduct a Geocaching 101 event,” said including Mount Marcy, going up to one vides employment opportunities and as liaisons to employers for up to five Pelletier. “We invited anyone who is inter- of the high points of Wilbraham, and supports to individuals throughout the years in order to facilitate and ensure ested to come down and meet with some Twelve Mile Brook along the river, and Commonwealth who struggle with sub- the participants are securing an effective experienced geocachers and learn what it the Oakland Trailwalk and several others, stance use disorders. Amendment #409 long-term job. is and how it works. We set up a tempo- all can be found at [https://www.wilbra- allocates $100,000 for the creation of On Wednesday, The Senate also vot- rary geocache course for them so they got ham-ma.gov/294/Hiking-Trails-in-Wil- a state-wide pilot program to increase ed unanimously to adopt amendment to go out and find some on their own. It braham],” said Pelletier. access to Narcan and naloxone kits for #409, which provides $100,000 for a was a lot of fun.” The Wilbraham Open Space Com- school districts. state-wide pilot program to increase Pelletier has been geocaching for more mittee’s Facebook page also provides an “Re-entering the workforce is such access to Narcan and naloxone kits for than two decades and enjoyed the June 12 abundance of knowledge for local resi- an important step for individuals in re- school districts. session in the company of his son, who dents looking to explore the outdoors. covery. It is a chance for them to grow “Western Massachusetts, and our in turn participated alongside several During the COVID-19 pandemic, Wil- and regain self-confidence, develop tan- Commonwealth as a whole, has seen far friends. Pelletier’s son prefers larger con- braham’s trails and outdoor spaces served gible skills, and make connections that too many lives lost due to opioid over- tainers, which have a number of items to as a saving grace for residents with lim- will lead them further down their career doses, and we continue to fight this ep- choose from. ited recreational options. Pelletier is op- paths. Most importantly though, em- idemic every single day. Increasingly Typically, items are hidden by individ- timistic that the widespread usage will ployment provides individuals in recov- concerning is the growing rate of opi- uals who live nearby so that the contain- continue now that restrictions have large- ery with a stability that is difficult to find oid use in high school students, ” said ers can be maintained and addressed. Pel- ly been lifted. elsewhere,” stated Senator Velis, who is Senator Velis. “The reality is our Com- letier explained that geocaching can be a “Having trails available in many of Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on monwealth will continue to see this is- phenomenal way to explore an unfamiliar the different neighborhoods around town, Mental Health, Substance Use and Re- sue grow in this age group and opioid environment. with easy accessibility for folks, and hav- covery. “Unfortunately there still ex- overdose-related deaths can be prevent- “It’s great when you go on vacation to ing a place during the pandemic where look up and see where the local geocach- people could get out and walk and hike ists a deep stigma around substance use ed when naloxone is administered in es are, and you find the local parks, the and get out of their houses; I think the disorders, especially when it comes to a timely manner. We can and must in- local hiking trails, the local waterfall or mental benefits are huge. Being able to employing someone who is in recov- crease access to these life-saving medi- whatever the case may be that you may utilize those trails and have them available ery. That is why the work of Recovery- cations in our communities, because in not have otherwise found because it may with the variety and the different parts of Works is so important and why the fund- those terrifying minutes, every second is not be the tourist attraction on the map, so town is invaluable,” said Pelletier. ing in this amendment is so critical.” so critical.” to speak,” said Pelletier. RecoveryWorks provides partici-

LIBRARY from page 1 During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bright Spot continued to operate with the big focus is on the dogs,” said Hinck- remote and socially-distanced outdoor ley. “The children get the chance to select sessions. The volunteers and canines are a book and they read one-on-one to the equally excited to renter libraries across dog, who loves to listen.” the region this summer. Each Bright Spot reading buddy is More than 250 volunteers are currently well-trained and eager to engage with involved with Bright Spot. Children who audience members. The animals are are afraid of animals are still encouraged non-threatening, gentle and outgoing; to attend the June 26 presentation. they will never judge a child based on his “It’s something that you don’t want or her reading ability. to miss. You really want to come if you Hinckley said that Bright Spot’s ser- have a child. We have worked with chil- vices are much sought after this summer, dren who are fearful of dogs, and they find given the nature of the summer reading that not all dogs are mean or scary,” said program’s theme. On June 26, each vol- Hinckley. unteer will present for an audience of chil- For parents looking to introduce their dren, teens and other interested residents. children to the summer reading program, “Each one of the volunteers at this the June 26 event offers a perfect oppor- event at the library will talk about what it tunity. The staff of the library anticipates is that they do with their dog as a reading a wonderful display, and Hinckley wishes buddy and, then, the big thing will be the she could be there. chance for all the children to mingle with “The children will love the opportuni- the dog. It’s hands-on, see the dog, min- ty to meet [the dogs], hear about the fun gle with the dog; a fun way to kick off the things they do in school and children’s li- summer reading program at the library,” braries and be able to enjoy petting them said Hinckley, who added that “they all hands-on,” said Hinckley. love dogs at the Hampden library.”

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Death Notices Important facts about space at a new Shirley Fuller Longtime Hampden resident, Shirley G. Fuller Wilbraham senior center died on October 11, 2020. By Ken Furst Memorial Service Sat. June 19th at 11 a.m. Member, Wilbraham Senior Center at Wilbraham Funeral Home. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Building Committee new Senior Center is needed in Wilbraham because the of the staff to serve those seniors during the day. Limited dining is Richard D. Boynton Aspace in the current facility presently seeking activities and presently available once a month is woefully inadequate to provide camaraderie, let alone additional and this only with the permission of WILBRAHAM – After a 27-month battle with pan- Wilbraham Seniors’ needs now, and ones who at times have to be turned the YMCA to use a shared space. creatic cancer, Richard “Pappy” Dean Boynton I passed especially in the future. Serving away. -Convenient Storage that will away on June 2. these needs—health, fitness, meals, A new, purpose-designed Senior accommodate equipment, coats, Richard was born on June 5, 1942, in Palmer to Syl- social and informational programs Center will provide much needed supplies, etc. Presently space is via (Kowalczyk) Boynton for their well-being—will put Wil- services and resolve the shortcom- so inadequate that chairs must be and Herbert Boynton. braham’s seniors on an equal foot- ings seniors in our town currently stacked in the corner of a room After graduating from ing with nearby communities which face (note the sq. ft. shown for a when not needed for the next activi- Minnechaug Region- have larger and more recently up- new Senior Center are preliminary): ty. This wastes time and diminishes al High School, Richard dated Senior Centers. This is the -An Increase in the Facility’s the space for programs that can be served for 42 years in the third in a series of articles “Aging Overall Space from 3,840 sq. ft. offered. Army, National Guard and Well in Wilbraham” in the present facility to 15,500 sq. As you can appreciate, there is a the Air Force. It’s important to note that se- ft.— over 4 times larger. real need for Wilbraham to upgrade Among his many oc- niors are 38 percent (and growing) -Program & Social Activities our senior center so that it serves cupations, he worked at of the town’s adult population. The Rooms with adequate space for our population more adequately. Quaboag Transfer, Spec issues of adequate and purpose-de- a lounge/library, a café, a multi- Wilbraham needs this to come even Pond in Wilbraham and signed space needed to provide core purpose room for lunches, parties, with its surrounding communities, Westover Air Reserve Base, where he retired in 2004. services and the limitations of the dances, etc., three special activity most of which have already pro- Though he was born in Palmer, Richard spent much present Senior Center are being re- rooms, a game and billiards room, vided the space and service Seniors of his life in Wilbraham. viewed as the community considers a fitness center—all-encompassing need or are in the process of devel- For many who knew him, Richard had an enthusiastic a new building at the upcoming Oct. over 7,000 sq. ft. in contrast to the oping. sense of humor and would tell jokes whenever he got the 18, 2021, Special Town Meeting. current facility with under 2,000 sq. Simply stated, Wilbraham resi- chance. He enjoyed working, going on his “round rob- Wilbraham has had a Senior ft. And it will accommodate more dents need and deserve a new and ins” and, more than anything else, his family. Center for the past 40 years, but it participants and activities. larger facility. The fact that a new He was predeceased by his mother Sylvia Boynton, has never has had a purpose-built -Administrative Space that will facility should be purpose-built wife Marlene Boynton, his son Richard Dean Boynton II, facility that addressed the needs of increase from 530 sq. ft. to 820 sq. with up-to-date materials and me- and his daughter-in-law Deanna Boynton. seniors comprehensively. The first ft to accommodate adequate space chanicals is crucial to a good out- Richard will be remembered and deeply missed by senior center was located at the Vet- for several people to meet in private come and money well-spent by his three children Daniel Boynton of Bondsville, Deanne erans Post 452 (now the Children’s as is often needed and practically Wilbraham residents. This aspect Sidur and son-in-law Todd Sidur of Ware, and Natasha Museum), on the corner of Main impossible presently. (Many cir- will be addressed in future articles Boynton and her partner Daniel McCall; his grandchil- Street and Tinkham Road. It was cumstances arise which need this.) as we approach the October 18 Spe- dren Anne-Marie Teixeira and her husband Michael Teix- then moved to Mile Tree School on Importantly, the administrative area cial Town Meeting. eira, Richard Boynton, Kayla Forte and her husband Jo- Main Street before it landed at The will include a comfortable recep- If you have questions or com- seph Forte, Lauren Sidur, Abigayle Sidur, Megan Sidur, Pines (formerly Pines School) on tion space which the current facility ments, please call the Senior Center Melina Bourdeau, Majel Bourdeau and Seth Bourdeau; Stony Hill Road. Wilbraham’s cur- does not have. information line at: 596-2800 exten- his great-grandsons Mason Teixeira and Brody Forte. rent Senior Center is a mere 3,840 -A Full Commercial Kitchen sion 315 or email SeniorInfo2021@ He also leaves behind many loved ones (especially square feet and is located in the with adequate food storage will pro- gmail.com. Members of our Com- those who call him “Grampy.”) YMCA building at 45B Post Office vide the ability to serve food daily mittee would like to answer ques- In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Wil- Park. as need dictates—800 sq. ft. It will tions and hear concerns. And watch braham Senior Center, 45B Post Office Park Wilbraham, The biggest complaint partici- replace the half a kitchen presently for our next article which will focus MA 01095. pants have about the present center shared with the YMCA without ad- on the relationship of the Wilbra- is its small size. This causes cum- equate food service amenities. ham Senior Center to the Council bersome and impractical space uti- -Dining Space—720 sq. ft. that on Aging and other social service lization and clearly limits the ability can also service as a meeting space agencies. Wilbraham-Hampden Times Obituary Policy

Turley Publications offers two types of Old Sturbridge Village celebrates 75 years obituaries. STURBRIDGE – Beginning years. beyond his hobby of collecting and One is a free, brief Death Notice listing on June 7, Old Sturbridge Village, Publication of New England on dreaming of a gallery and working the name of deceased, date of death and funeral the largest living museum in New Parade in partnership with author towards creating “a live village, one date and place. England, will kick off a year-long Jane Nylander, which will pair with with different shops operating.” The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $120, celebration comprised of events an exhibit at the book launch on On June 8, 1946, Old Sturbridge which allows families to publish extended death honoring 75 years of historical September 11. Village opened to the public for the notice information of their own choice and may interpretation, education, inspira- In conjunction with the Mas- first time and welcomed eighty-one include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid tion and innovation. Known for its sachusetts Office of Travel and visitors. The Village has become Obituaries should be submitted through a excellent programming, OSV is Tourism Recovery Grant and the a beloved staple of New England, funeral home to: [email protected]. certain to deliver events and expe- Sturbridge Group Tour Alliance, expanding the resources, program- riences guaranteed to entertain and the Village will encourage visitors ming, and collection of the living Exceptions will be made only when the family educate all who participate. throughout New England to visit museum to over 250,000 annually provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. The calendar of events is com- and support the local businesses and in recent years. In 2017, Old Stur- prised of new exhibits, programs, organizations throughout the sum- bridge Academy Charter Public and interpretation for the coming mer months. School opened in partnership with year, concluding with a formal gala Special commemorative items the Village, followed by a manage- Our advertisers make in June 2022. Some of the planned and re-creations made by OSV ar- ment agreement in 2020 with Cog- activities and events include: tisans. geshall Farm Museum in Bristol, this publication Exhibits at the Printing Office, In 1925, Old Sturbridge Village Rhode Island. Richardson House, Fitch House, founder A.B. Wells began collecting Old Sturbridge Village has al- Gristmill, and the Blacksmith Shop. “primitive” antiques that showed ways been more than a museum, possible. New museum tours, which will how everyday people lived a cen- and it continues to be an education- provide an in-depth look at how the tury before. He became enraptured al resource for exploring historical Let them know you Village came to be and how it has with collecting these tools, sim- life in New England for all ages; in- saw their ad in the evolved over the past 75 years. ple furnishings, and gadgets, and viting each visitor to find meaning, A new cabinetmaking shop will his collection proliferated. A.B. pleasure, relevance, and inspiration be installed in fall 2021, the first in- dreamed of having a gallery to dis- through hands-on, real-life encoun- Wilbraham-Hampden Times terpretative building to be added to play his collection. In 1936, his son, ters with artisans, interpreters, and the Village Common in over forty George, convinced him to move craftspeople. Anyone interested in staying up-to-date with the 75th-anniversary events NOTICE should visit OSV’s website, Sympathy Floral Arrangements ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement Custom & Traditional Designs the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for www.osv.org, Facebook, and Randalls Farm & Greenhouse more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any Instagram. 631 Center Street, Ludlow error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the 589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net space occupied by the item in the advertisement. June 17, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 9 SCHOOLS

Wilbraham Wilbraham Edward Emma Curley Named to the Curry students students Wurszt earns College Spring 2021 Dean’s List graduate make Dean’s Dean’s List MILTON – Curry Col- co-educational, liberal arts- from Costal honors lege is proud to announce that based institution located on 131 List at Lasell Emma Curley of Wilbraham has acres in Milton, Massachusetts. Carolina University ALBANY, NY been named to the Dean’s List The College extends its educa- (06/09/2021) – Edward Wurszt for the Spring 2021 semester. tional programs to a continuing CONWAY (06/14/2021) – NEWTON, MA – Lasell of Wilbraham, MA, has earned Curley majoring in Early Educa- education branch campus in 2,121 undergraduate students University students named to Dean’s List honors for the tion & Care, is among the rough- Plymouth. The College offers 22 at Coastal Carolina University the Spring 2021 Dean’s List Spring 2021 semester at The ly 1,000 students that have re- undergraduate majors in special- were named to the Dean’s List were recognized for their College of Saint Rose in Alba- ceived the distinction, a marker ized and liberal arts programs, for the Spring 2021 semes- academic performance last ny, New York. of academic excellence and high as well as graduate degrees in ter. Students who make the semester. Students included The Dean’s List recognizes achievement. accounting, business, education, Dean’s List have achieved a were: full-time undergraduate stu- To earn a place on the list, criminal justice, and nursing to grade point average between Brandon Hapgood of Wil- dents who complete a mini- full-time undergraduate students a combined enrollment of nearly 3.5-3.99 for the semester. braham (01095) mum of 12 graded credit hours - those who carry 12 or more 2,500 students. The student body Among those students are: Sam Roberts of Wilbraham and who achieve a semester graded credits per semester - consists of 1,700 traditional stu- John Santaniello, a Fi- (01095) average of 3.5 without a D, F, must earn a 3.3 grade point aver- dents and nearly 800 continuing nance Pre-Major major from or Incomplete grade. age (GPA) or higher. education and graduate students. Wilbraham, MA (01095). Wurszt is majoring in About Curry College Visit us on the web at www.cur- Nicholas Santaniello, a Elanore Criminal Justice Behavior & Curry College, founded in ry.edu. Accounting major from Wil- Law at Saint Rose. Boston in 1879, is a private, braham, MA (01095). Worthington Coastal Carolina Uni- versity is a dynamic, public Named to UVM comprehensive liberal arts Dean’s List institution located in Conway, Honey Dew announces 2021 Instagram contest located just minutes from the BURLINGTON, VT resort area of Myrtle Beach, (06/09/2021) – Elanore Worth- PLAINVILLE – On Mon., missions will be shared by tag- $250 in cash and a Honey Dew S.C. ington, Class of 2023, has been May 31 (Memorial Day), Honey ging @HoneyDewDonuts using $250 gift card (Bronze Ambas- named to the dean’s list for the Dew Donuts will begin running #DewYourSummer. On Labor sador). The three Ambassadors spring 2021 semester at the its #DewYourSummer 2021 so- Day weekend, three winners will then work with @Honey- University of Vermont. Worth- cial media contest on Instagram. will be randomly selected from DewDonuts on Instagram into ington from Wilbraham, MA is Throughout the summer, partici- all eligible entries and desig- the fall season, with monthly Our advertisers make this in the College of Education and pants will be asked to showcase nated as Honey Dew Ambassa- post taggings from September Social Services. how they include Honey Dew as dors—receiving $2,000 in cash through November. publication possible. To be named to the dean’s part of their celebrations. and a Honey Dew $1,000 gift Official rules can be viewed Let them know you list, students must have a grade- To enter, participants must card (Gold Ambassador); $1,000 at www.honeydewdonuts.com. point average of 3.0 or better follow @HoneyDewDonuts on in cash and a Honey Dew $500 saw their ad in the and rank in the top 20 percent Instagram. Video or photo sub- gift card (Silver Ambassador); or of their class in their respective Wilbraham Hampden Times college or school.

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Lisa Carra captured this photo of a deer along Mountain Road in Wilbraham.

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413-283-8393 Ask about special pricing for first responders June 17, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 13 HEALTH & WELLNESS Technology’s impact on sleep National Dog Bite Awareness: 5,800 By Diane Testa of Wilbraham pact on adolescents, with the aim to in- postal workers attacked in U.S. in 2020 Senior Lecturer in Engineering at fluence government decision makers to MASSACHUSETTS — More than -Never assume a dog won’t bite. Western New England University improve children’s health. His research 5,800 postal employees were attacked by -If entering a yard, make some noise reported that roughly 75 percent of teens dogs in the United States in 2020. From or rattle a fence to alert the dog. WILBRAHAM – Anyone driving felt their diminished sleep due to tech nips and bites to vicious attacks, aggres- -Never attempt to pet or feed a dog west on the Mass Pike in recent months use affected their concentration and pro- sive dog behavior poses a serious threat to -Place your foot against an outward may have noticed an Xfinity billboard ductivity during the day. postal employees and the general public. swinging door. announcing, “Give your Wi-Fi a bed- Dr. Victoria Dunckley, an award-win- To highlight the enormity of this serious If a dog attacks, carriers are also time.” One may wonder why the tech in- ning integrative psychiatrist from Los issue, the U.S. Postal Service is provid- trained to stand their ground and protect dustry is promoting the shutting off of a Angeles, is an expert on the effects of ing the public with information on the their body by placing something between wireless device at night. The company’s electronic screen time on children’s do’s and don’ts of responsible dog own- them and the dog — such as their mail goal is to offer parents a tool for man- brain development. In her book, Reset ership as part of its annual National Dog satchel — and use dog repellent, if neces- aging their children’s screen time. So is Your Child’s Brain, Dr. Dunckley dis- Bite Awareness Week public service cam- sary. Even though postal officials ask cus- screen time affecting sleep? Moreover, cusses how interactive electronic screen paign. tomers to control their dogs, unfortunate- are electronic devices affecting the qual- time hyper-stimulates the physiological The campaign runs Saturday, June 12 ly dog bites still happen, which may cause ity of sleep? This article explores some processes in the developing brain of a through Friday, June 18. This year’s theme injuries to our carriers and costly medical of the science behind these questions. young person. She explains that there is “Be Aware: Any Dog Can Bite.” Spread expenses for dog owners. Please heed the The U.S. Centers for Disease Control is a difference in the way the brain pro- the news of the campaign by using the above best practices to help stop dog bites and Prevention states that adults need cesses passive screen time – watching hashtag #dogbiteawareness. Dog bites are and protect your letter carrier. entirely preventable. One bite is one too Kansas City, KS letter carrier James between seven to nine hours of sleep per TV from across the room – versus interactive screen time, such as playing video many. Michael Benson recognizes the impor- night for proper health, while teenagers “Raising awareness about dog bite pre- tance of the safety training he’s received games. The hyperarousal taking place in need even more sleep, between eight to vention and how to protect our letter carri- as a letter carrier to help protect himself 10 hours per night. However, their web- the brain due to interacting with screens ers as we deliver the mail is paramount,” from dog attacks while delivering the site indicates that roughly one third of alters brain chemistry and ultimately in- said USPS Acting Employee Safety and mail. However, even though he diligently adults in America receive inadequate terferes with behavior, mood, and even Health Awareness Manager Jamie Seavel- follows dog bite safety protocols while on sleep due to various factors. In a CDC sleep. Too much interactive screen time lo. “Dogs are instinctive animals that may his route, he was recently attacked by a survey from 2013, almost 70 percent of causes children to have non-restorative act to protect their turf and that why’s it’s dog. teenagers reported obtaining insufficient sleep, which brings on a host of other important to inform the public about this “I knocked on a customer’s door to sleep. Part of the reason could be that 75 health problems. campaign.” pick up a package and as a young child percent of them sleep with their phone One disturbing disorder that can Prevent the bite answered, a dog came bursting out of the beneath their pillow, as reported by a arise in children is night terrors due to Dog owners are responsible for con- door and bit my forearm, knocking me Pew Research study. the chronic stress experienced by the trolling their dogs. The best way to keep to the ground,” said Benson. “I was in Screen time is one factor contrib- brain from excessive screen time. In this everyone safe from dog bites is to recog- shock and struggling with the dog, when uting to sleep disturbances. The daily case, a child will wake up in the middle nize and promote responsible pet owner- he lunged and bit me again on my face, exposure to sunlight presents the brain of the night, thrashing and screaming, ship. Most people know the approximate under my ear.” with all colors of light, and the blue light due to the sudden release of fight-or- time their letter carrier arrives every day Benson stated the attack was so fast within sunlight, in particular, helps to flight chemicals in his brain. Shockingly, and having their dog secured as the carrier and forceful he couldn’t react to get his keep people more alert and uplift one’s imaging studies of video-game addicted approaches their property for delivery will dog repellent and it was one of the most mood during the day. A computer moni- young people show the same patterns minimize any dog carrier interactions. terrifying moments of his life. The attack tor or a cell phone screen emits artificial as those adults addicted to drugs. Dr. Pet owners should: happened in seconds before the dog was abruptly restrained by the owner. light that is comprised of disproportion- Dunckley has been able to help over -Remind their children not to take 500 screen-addicted children, teens and mail directly from a letter carrier as Carriers do have tools to remind them ately more blue light than is contained about dogs on their routes. There is a dog young adults regain their normal health the dog may view the carrier as a in natural sunlight. Since the brain is alert feature tool on their handheld scan- by taking on a month-long “fast” from threat. particularly sensitive to blue light, the ners to remind them of a possible dog excess stimulation from electronic the use of electronics. When a letter carrier comes to the home, keep dogs: hazard and they use dog warning cards as screens can impact the body’s natural Another way that wireless electron- -Inside the house or behind a fence reminders when they sort their mail for circadian rhythm, or sleep-wake cycle. ics impact sleep is due to the pulsed and -Away from the door or in another their routes that a dog that may interfere polarized electromagnetic fields that Blue light causes this disruption in one room with delivery. they produce. Electrical engineers at the of two ways: by diminishing the release -On a leash Lastly, when a carrier feels unsafe, of a brain hormone called melatonin and University of Melbourne, Australia have Also, Informed Delivery is a great tool mail service could be interrupted, not by suppressing the type of brainwaves demonstrated that the force exerted on for customers. It’s a free service that gives only for the dog owner, but for the entire that induce sleep. Melatonin is the pri- the body by these EMFs causes a dis- customers a digital preview of the mail neighborhood. When mail service is inter- mary hormone that regulates the body’s turbance in cells’ metabolic processes; and packages that are scheduled to be de- rupted, mail must be picked up at the Post sleep-wake cycle. Therefore, the use of one critical effect is a reduction in the livered so that they can take precautions Office. Service will not be restored until screens in the evening or even excessive- production of melatonin. and secure their dog when parcels are de- the dog is properly restrained. ly during the day has significant impacts Consequently, all Americans can livered to the door. Sign up at informed- 2020 Dog Attack Rankings by City on the ability to fall asleep or to remain benefit from following Xfinity’s advice, delivery.usps.com. More than 5,800 USPS employees asleep during the night. to “give your Wi-Fi a bedtime.” It is best Carrier and the Canine Letter carri- were attacked by dogs in 2020. The top 25 Researchers at Harvard University to locate computers and gaming systems ers are trained to observe an area where rankings comprise 47 cities, as some cit- Medical School have reported on the ad- outside of the bedroom, and to put sub- they know dogs may be present. They are ies reported the same number of attacks: verse impact of blue light from screens stantial limits on screen time for youth, taught to be alert for potentially danger- For more information, contact your on sleep, and have also noted that the en- particularly in the hour or two before ous conditions and to respect a dog’s ter- local USPS public relations professional. ergy-efficient LED lights that many peo- bedtime. A free software called flux can ritory. The Postal Service generally receives ple are now using in their homes emit be downloaded to a computer, to adjust Letter carriers know: no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and an excess of blue light. They suggest the spectrum of light being emitted from -Don’t startle a dog. services to fund its operations. wearing glasses that specifically filter the monitor during the day. Also, cell -Keep your eyes on the dog. the blue light of the screens and avoid- phones can be placed in airplane mode ing screens two to three hours before before going to bed. Sleep well and bedtime. One additional suggestion is to pleasant dreams! spend a good amount of time outdoors BIO: Wilbraham resident Diane to be exposed to natural sunlight, which Testa holds a doctorate in biomedical will improve the quality of sleep. engineering and is a senior lecturer in Last month, the Royal Society of engineering at Western New England Arts in England awarded a fellowship University. She writes about technolo- GivingBack to its youngest-ever recipient, a 15-year- gy’s impacts on health from her hard- old boy named Montgomery Lord, for wired computer and can be reached for with TURLEY PUBLICATIONS his research demonstrating that the use comment at wiredinwilbraham@gmail. If you are a non-profit please send us your events to add to of technology at bedtime disrupts the com. our calendar section at no charge to your organization. circadian rhythm. This prestigious award places him Support the local We want to help you get the word out to the community on among brilliant what you are doing and when you are doing it. minds such as Ben- businesses that support jamin Franklin and Stephen Hawking. your local newspaper. WE WANT YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Through the Unit- ed Nations, Lord Let them know you saw If your event needs more attention, please consider running launched a citizen science project their ad in the an advertisement in your community paper, call today 413-283-8393. called iTech Ex- Please let us know you are a non-profit, so we can better serve you. plorers to study Wilbraham Hampden Times screen time’s im- 12 Weekly Newspapers • www.newspapers.turley.com Page 14 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 17, 2021

New girls hockey Caring Health Center to participate in grant-funded coach named at oral health substance use disorder pilot Wilbraham & Mon- SPRINGFIELD. — Everyone and referrals to treatment. These in the approach to our patients and knows that substance abuse can trainings help providers to become to offer referrals to evaluation and son Academy have a detrimental effect on mental more aware of opioid addiction risks treatment as needed.” and physical health. But, what many when prescribing medications for During the pandemic the CDC WILBRAHAM - Following people don’t know is that some drugs dental pain. reported spikes in drug overdose a national search, Wilbraham & prescribed to lessen mouth pain can Of the total Delta Dental award, deaths, with more than 30 states re- Monson Academy has named for- also spur addiction and damage the CHC received $5,000 and plans to porting increases in opioid-involved mer prep and collegiate standout mouth and teeth. To help address use the funds to address dental issues overdose deaths. These sobering sta- Sara Ugalde as Head Coach of its these issues Caring Health Center resulting from substance use disor- tistics have become a call to action inaugural Girls’ Ice Hockey team. announced today that the organi- ders, such as oral cancer, dry mouth throughout Massachusetts. Ugalde will take the helm of the zation will participate in an oral and caries. They will also participate “Health center training on safe program beginning July 1. health substance use disorder pilot in the Mass League trainings. opioid prescribing methods and “We are extremely excited to program. CHC participation in the Chief Dental Director Lucila managing acute dental pain is having have Sara Ugalde joining WMA program, which is run by the Mas- Bruno DDS is pleased to have CHC a measurable impact in the vulnera- to launch our girls hockey pro- sachusetts League of Community be a part of the program. “The CHC ble communities we serve,” said Mi- gram,” Head of School Brian P. Sara Ugalde Health Centers was made possible dental department is committed to chael Curry, president and CEO of Easler said. “We feel incredibly by an $18,000 grant awarded by Del- supporting the community in all as- the Massachusetts League of Com- fortunate to have found Sara. With her depth of playing ta Dental to benefit healthcare cen- pects that affect overall health. We munity Health Centers. “We’re al- and coaching experience in youth leagues, prep school ters throughout the region. are thankful for this learning oppor- ready having more success identify- hockey, collegiate and professional hockey, combined The League’s Substance Use tunity and are currently engaged with ing patients with SUDs and linking with her passion to build this program and grow the Disorder Pilot Project offers orga- The League in an effort to improve them to the critical treatment and sport for girls, we look forward to Sara’s impact as the nizations like CHC educational we- screening for substance use disor- recovery supports they need.” Founding Head Coach of this new program for female binars and trainings which focus on ders by training our providers to be WMA scholar-athletes.” addiction screening, intervention, open, knowledgeable and assertive A Hockey MVP as a player at Westminster School, Ugalde helped lead Middlebury College to NESCAC Championships in 2011 and 2012. Her experience with collegiate hockey coaching includes Assistant Wom- en’s Ice Hockey Coach at Trinity College, Williams HISTORICAL from page 1 father and his friends enjoyed a few al Lane. He was also a good friend College and Colby College. She was Director and alcoholic beverages. of my fathers who joined a group of Coach of the CT Junior Rangers and Assistant Coach an historic drowning in Nine Mile They used to reminisce about a veterans to play poker on Thursday for the NWHL Connecticut Whale, and has helped run Pond of children from well-known prominent young Wilbraham couple nights at the American Legion Hall/ multiple hockey camps throughout the country. families in town. (who shall remain nameless) who Children’s Museum. After some of “I am extremely excited to join the Wilbraham & In his 1913 “History of Wilbra- got into some trouble there. It seems the vets passed-on they asked some Monson Academy community,’’ Ugalde said. “I am ham” author Chauncey Peck de- the young lady was under the drink- of the next generation to sit in on the thankful and honored for the opportunity to build the scribed the tragedy: “On April 29th, ing age of 21 and had been caught games, Billy Taylor whose father-in- Girls Hockey Program. Throughout the entire interview 1799, five of the young people of being served alcohol in the bar. law was WW II pilot Jack Wahlberg, process I was moved by the unified vision and support Wilbraham, and a Mr. Guy Johnson Postcard and myself. (Billy Taylor can often displayed by members of WMA. After years working of Tolland, Conn. Were drowned When Joe Roberts posted the be found having lunch at the Village at the collegiate level, I am delighted to rejoin the prep there, by the overturning of a boat in Auto Inn photo, he made some notes. Store.) school sphere. I am looking forward to finding players which they were sailing.” The trag- “When I first got this postcard, I was One night at the poker game Bill that add to the already established excellence at WMA not sure exactly where the Inn was. described his service. Being short in and helping them reach their athletic aspirations.” edy now holds a prominent place in the history of the town. Some of the The postcard is stamped 26 August stature, Bill was assigned to drive To learn more about the WMA Girls’ and Boys’ 1912 and addressed to a Mrs. A. A. a landing craft carrying Marines Hockey programs and the Academy’s other program- victims are buried in Adams Ceme- Deming in Holyoke MA,” wrote Joe. ashore because he posed a smaller ming, visit www.wma.us/hockey or www.wma.us. tery on Tinkham Road. The Joe said Mrs. Deming raved target for the Japanese gunners on house where about the dinner they had there. Her the island of Peleliu, which the Ma- they were note said, “ We have just had dinner rines assaulted in the fall of 1944. gathered here, and a fine dinner it was, Kate”. Bill sadly recalled how some of the to have a Roberts added that he thought it Marines didn’t make it but he said he “Merry was co-owned by Bart Sullivan and just kept his head down and charged Making” is his brother Buddy. He thought that for the shoreline. Bill was also a suspected to Bart lived on the premises with his lightweight boxer in the Navy and if be the same family and that Buddy and his fam- you looked at him in his later years, structure ily lived in a house directly behind you could tell he had the energy and that became the Inn. That would be near where cockiness of a boxer. the Auto the current Rocky Mountain Wood. His life in Wilbraham was very Inn a centu- Co. has its office now. He thought the fulfilling. At almost every event in ry-and-half Inn burned down in the late 1950’s town that I went to, Bill was there later. They or early 1960’s. The Inn held many visiting with many friends. Early in had decided functions there, noted Joe, especially this century he co-chaired the in- to top off the on Friday evenings. stallation of the Veterans Memorial party with a Joe continued: “In the summer- in Crane Park with Veterans Agent sail on the time, everybody swam at Nine Mile, Richard Prochnow. As a builder pond. The near where the picture of the ice he installed the steeple on United caption un- cream stand is (see “Nine Mile Pond Church when it moved to its present der the Dig- Food Stand” photo). If it was partic- location on Main Street. ital Com- ularly hot, those of age would “hot- He was an avid fisherman and monwealth foot-it” across Boston Road, go to told many fish stories to whoever think OUTSIDE photo reads: the back door of the Inn, and return would listen. He was a frequent visi- “The firstwith cold beverages.” tor to the casinos and always attend- owner (of Business Card ed the Senior Picnic that our Rota- of the the building While researching the Auto Inn ry Club held every summer at Spec BIG BOX later to be for this column I ran across a post- Pond. Bill died Oct. 14, 2018 and called Auto ing on Ebay. It was a vintage busi- will be fondly remembered by many ness card for “The Old Reliable Auto townsfolk. ur community businesses have ping local and how your community ben- Inn) was Inn” in North Wilbraham at an earli- been the heartbeat of Main efits. Remind yourself Main Street is Capt. Shep- er date. The card noted that the pro- Sources: “History of Wilbraham” by Street America for genera- the heartbeat and those businesses are ard whose sailboat prietor was W. E. Liversage. Rufus P. Stebbins (publ. 1863);“History Otions. And, when asked to name a favor- essential to our local economy. contained The card boasted, “Good food. of Wilbraham Bicentennial Edition 1763- ite restaurant, service, or shop - you’re the victims Good rooms. Good water. Overlook- 1963” edited by Charles Merrick; Chauncey sure to cite a unique local business. Think outside of the big box – support community businesses. of the 9 ing the lake.” Peck who wrote “The History of Wilbraham, Embracing the idea of community Mile Pond Military Service 1731, 1763-1913 “Images of Wilbraham” by businesses that provide personalized Accident in From time to time, I like to men- Coralee Gray. Sources: “The Military Rolls service is key, but we often overlook that 1799.” tion, in this column, military service of the Outward Commons” by J. Bruce Tin- their survival depends on our patronage. The last performed by a citizen or citizens of gle. Thanks to Wilbraham Library Director Consider that the next time you head owner of the the town of Wilbraham. This week Karen Demers and Adult Services Librarian out to make a purchase. Remind your- Inn before I salute World War II Navy Com- Mary Bell. self of the quality experience of shop- www.turley.com it was torn bat Veteran Bill Garvey who was down was the town’s building inspector, pri- Editor Emeritus Charlie Bennett Bart Sulli- vate contractor, and member of The is a member of the Wilbraham His- Support the community businesses who advertise in your hometown newspaper van. Sulli- American Legion. He was a tough toric Commission and a trustee of van was the little guy and was former boxer in the Wilbraham Atheneum Society. Agawam Advertiser News • Barre Gazette • Country Journal • Chicopee Register • The Journal Register host in the the Navy. He an be reached at cbennett4765@ The Ludlow Register • Quaboag Current • The Sentinel • The Holyoke Sun Inn’s tavern I got to know Bill when he built charter.net. Wilbraham-Hampden Times • Town Reminder • Ware River News where my a dormer onto my house on Feder- June 17, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 15 [email protected] @turleysports acebook.com/turleysports

A TURLEY PUBLICATIONSPORTS ❙ www.turley.com SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Falcons take down Brownies AGAWAM – Last Thursday 16-3. Minnechaug improved to Kozub had two goals and four afternoon at School Street Park 16-3 with the win while Agawam assists for Minnechaug. Nick in Agawam, the Minnechaug went to 1-9 on the spring. Sam Ugolini, Colin Malecki, and Ja- Regional High School boys la- Siblia had five goals while Matt cob Napolitan had the goals for crosse team defeated Agawam Wurszt had three goals. Isaiah Agawam. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Sam Sibilia approaches an Agawam defender.

David Noel keeps the ball low as he looks to avoid Agawam’s Joshua Kozub defense. moves up the field. Luke Ross looks to Goalie Jonah make a forward pass Kozub lifts a on the run. long pass.

Mutiny pick up another tie By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent

LUDLOW—The good news is the New England Mutiny have not suffered a loss in any of their four regular season matches. The bad news is the Mutiny players have only celebrated one victory so far this season. Three of their four matches have ended in 2-2 Submitted photo draws including their June 5 con- Matt Kimball had a win in the NHSTRA event at Monadnock test against the New Jersey Copa Speedy last weekend. FC which was played before a good size gathering at Lusitano Stadium in Ludlow. Kimball, Robie split modified “It doesn’t really feel like a tie, it feels more like a loss,” said Mutiny head coach Jeb Booth. twinbill at Monadnock “We just didn’t play as well as WINCHESTER, N.H. – two and shot across the track, we’re capable of tonight. We Matt Kimball and Brian Robie triggering a 12-car pile-up. didn’t have the same type of en- Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com split a pair of NHSTRA Modi- When the dust had settled eight ergy or the focus. We just didn’t Laura Govin of Monson makes a pass for the Mutiny. fied Quest For The Cup 35-lap- cars were done for the night. play our style.” pers Saturday, June 12, at Mo- Kimball held strong the In order to clinch a berth in trip begins with a match-up Mutiny forward Hope Sant- nadnock Speedway, but it was rest of the way, sailing under the United Women’s Soccer against the Scorpions SC, who aniello graduated from Agawam the massive round-one wreck the checkers ahead of Tyler playoffs, the Mutiny (1-0-3) will play their home matches at Med- High School a couple of hours that fans will remember. Leary and Cory Plummer to need to finish the regular season way High School, on Friday before the start of last Saturday’s The Mod Squad took the win round one. Patnode, able in the top four spots of the East night. Then they’ll be battling home match. Santaniello, who’ll green 25-cars strong. Matt to pit for repairs, rocketed back Conference standings. the Worcester Smiles at Doyle be a freshman member of the Kimball led early, with defend- to fourth, Cam Sontag in fifth The Mutiny’s only victory so Field in Leominster the follow- U.R.I. women’s soccer team in ing Series champ Brian Robie while Robie was dead last in far this season was a 6-1 home ing night. the fall, played a key role for the then taking charge before pit- 25th. But he wasn’t throwing in victory over the CT Rush on “We really need to win both Mutiny during the 2019 season, ting out of the lead on lap ten. the towel. May 22. of our matches next weekend. I which ended in the East Confer- With Kimball, Todd Pat- Scott MacMichael, aboard They’re scheduled to play would be disappointed with any- ence finals. thing less than that,” Booth said. The Copa (2-1-1) took a 1-0 node, and Trevor Bleau racing the Cirillo 7, set a fast pace for back-to-back road matches this nd under a blanket on lap 25, all the first 11 laps of the night- weekend against the other two “We have so many ties and we lead during the 22 minute of hell broke loose. Patnode, with United Women’s Soccer clubs need to start stringing together a nudge, broke loose out of turn Please see RACING, page 16 from Massachusetts. The road some victories.” Please see MUTINY, page 16 Page 16 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 17, 2021

MUTINY from page 1 Blue Sox improve the first half. The goal was scored by Kelly 6-3 with win Severini, who received a crossing pass from Melanie Cunha before HOLYOKE – The Valley Blue Sox (6-3) of the NECBL took lining a shot into the upper left on the Ocean State Waves (2-6) in their eighth game of the sea- corner of the net past Mutiny son at MacKenzie Stadium on Sunday night. The Blue Sox pulled goalie Maddie Murphy. through for the win by a score of 4-3. The Mutiny tied the score at The game began at 5:05 p.m., with the presenting sponsor, 1-1 six minutes later when for- Cindy’s Drive-In, providing kiddie cups of their ice cream to the ward Lauren Berman was taken first 250 fans through the gates at MacKenzie Stadium for the down in the box by a Copa play- ‘Sundae’s on a Sunday!’ promotion. er and was awarded a PK by the Blue Sox fans enjoyed their ice cream during the beautiful referee. Berman, who played night, where Grant Kipp of Yale University dominated on the college soccer at Boston Col- mound for the first couple of innings, which went scoreless. lege and is currently an assistant “I’m really happy with this turnout.” Said Kipp. “From not coach for the Harvard women’s playing in the Ivy League this season, it was really nice to get back soccer team, fired a low shot into out there and show what I can do.” The Ivy League Council of Hope Santaniello picks up a Lily Fabin tries to settle the ball. the back of the net past Copa Presidents decided not to hold league competition or host league pass and move up the field. goalie Isabella Castagnetti. championships this past spring, which included baseball, so this Berman, who’s a first-year It was very exciting, especial- summer season has been the first time post-pandemic in which soccer at Boston College,” Barry Mutiny player, also contributed ly doing it in front of the home Kipp and the other Ivy League players have competed. said. “She’s a great player and it on the go-ahead goal during the crowd.” In the bottom of the fifth, Garrett Shultz of Xavier Universi- has been so much fun getting the 42nd minute. She sent a crossing Murphy made a couple of ty had two RBI’s, bringing Luke Franzoni (Xavier) and Mason opportunity to play with her the pass into the box from the right outstanding saves in the second LaPlante (Yale) home to raise the score to 2-0. past couple of weeks. It’s also an sideline and center forward Cath- half, which helped the Mutiny The Waves responded quickly with two runs of their own off honor to represent a club that has erine Barry headed it into the left a great history like the New En- hold onto the slim 2-1 lead un- of an Albert Choi (New Jersey Institute of Technology) hit that st corner of the net past the goalie. til the 71 minute. That’s when went past the fences at MacKenzie Stadium to tie the game at 2-2. gland Mutiny. Barry, who recently com- a Copa player was fouled in the The Waves pulled ahead in the top of the seventh, scoring a run Berman played professional pleted her freshman season as box and Cunha blasted the PK to bring the game to 3-2. soccer in Europe which is some- a member of the University of into the upper right corner. Valley’s offensive push began with a Cole Andrews (Miami) thing that Barry and the other South Carolina women’s soccer The home team did have a at-bat, the Blue Sox’ catcher who, on Friday, hit a walk off home younger Mutiny player are in- team, scored her fifth goal in just chance to retake the lead again, run to win the game against the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks from spiring to do in the future. three games with the Mutiny. but a shot attempted was cleared behind by a score of 5-4. On Sunday, Andrews sent one high into A current member of the B.C. “Cat has been a great addi- away by a Copa defender on the center field, and got lucky, staying on first base when a Waves out- women’s soccer team on this tion and we love having her on goal-line. fielder had trouble fielding the ball. LaPlante then made it to first, year’s Mutiny roster is Laura our team this year,” Booth said. Trystin Burger, who’s from which advanced Andrews to second. Then, Shultz sent a highball Gouvin, who’s from Monson. “She’s a very strong soccer play- Granby, replaced Lily Fabian, way out near the fence, which gave Andrews and LaPlante just Barry, who graduated from er and plays the game with a lot who’s from Monson, with about enough time to run home, making the score 4-3, and tallying Shul- Tabor Academy, was a two-time of confidence. She’s our leading five minutes remaining in the tz’ RBI total at 3. Massachusetts Girls Gatorade goal scorer.” match. The rest of the game went scoreless, with the Blue Sox suc- Player of the Year. She described Barry, who’s from Hingham, The Mutiny are hoping to cessfully holding onto their lead in the highest attendance game of her go-ahead goal. recorded a hat-trick in her first celebrate a couple of victories the 2021 season so far for the Blue Sox. I saw that Lauren was going match as a member of the Muti- before returning to the friendly Whether it was the free ice cream, or the great play, the result to cross the ball to me, so I cre- ny versus the Rush. She watched confines of Lusitano Stadium of this game made Head Coach Hez Randolph think that he “is ated a little bit of space,” said Berman play soccer at B.C. and against the Syracuse DA on June doing something right.” Barry, who was also a starting she’s one of her role models. 19. “Winning a close one like this makes me feel good, as nervous center forward for the Game- “I’ve been looking up to Lau- as I get, because this is my first year doing this. It’s a good feel- cocks. “Then I just headed it into ren Berman since she played ing.” He continued. the net, which gave us a 2-1 lead.

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