Smiles for Miles Monson Kids Go Back to School
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PET OF THE WEEK COMMUNITY SPORTS Meet 6 year old Scouting Palmer wins Walter turns 111 over Ludlow Page 3 Page 3 Page 7 SERVING PALMER, MONSON, BRIMFIELD, HOLLAND & WALES The Journal Register A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com February 25, 2021 ❙ Vol. CLXX, No. 5 ❙ $1.00 www.journalregister.turley.com SCHOOL EDUCATION Smiles for miles Monson kids go back to school A group of Palmer High Class parents are accepting donations to help them finance a Parents of surprise for the Palmer High Class of 2021. Class of 2021 are planning a surprise, looking for support By Jonah Snowden “Obviously this has been a “We’re excited to do some- colleges and figure out where she’s [email protected] rough time for our seniors, so thing a little bit different, but still moving on to,” Deanna Sloat said. Courtesy photos we’re just trying to do something recognize them graduating and “I think just letting them enjoy Sixth-grader Daniel Alicea is all smiles as he gets ready tor his return to PALMER – Understanding extra for them,” Bernard said. how proud we are of them.” the end of the school year and get- Granite Valley Middle School. the depth of opportunities and “Right now, there’s around ten Fellow parent Deanna Sloat ting something out of it is what I’m events students have lost due to of us that meet every other week shared similar sentiments as to why looking forward to.” By Michael Harrison population – of COVID-19 allows the COVID-19 pandemic, parents and we talk about what we’re go- it’s important to honor the class of Pulling off this surprise re- [email protected] Monson schools to reopen four of Palmer High School seniors are ing to be doing. We already talked 2021, including her daughter Ol- quires money and other resourc- out of five days. Three consecutive planning a surprise. to the town and they’re involved. ivia Sloat, which has a lot on their es and the parents organizing it MONSON — About a month weeks of 44 or more cases sends Adelei Bernard, mother of We’re trying to get as much com- plate. Between enjoying their final are accepting donations from the after a new policy to guide a return students back to remote learning. PHS senior Sasha Bernard, said munity involvement as possible.” year as a high schooler and figuring greater community. For more in- to school went into effect, the doors For parents and students weary because it appears likely the Class What Bernard said she’s look- out the next chapter of their lives formation on the surprise the par- at Granite Valley Middle and Mon- of the remote model, the downward of 2021 – like the Class of 2020 ing forward to most when the sur- all under the cloud and restrictions ents are planning, how to donate son High schools opened this week. trend of cases in recent weeks made before them – will not have the op- prise in unveiled – no spoilers here of a pandemic, tested the mettle of and more, send an email to phsc- Middle schoolers were first in many giddy to return. portunity to celebrate graduation – is seeing the faces of the students the students like none before them [email protected]. You can the classroom on Monday and the “They are super excited to be traditionally, she and other parents when they realize how much their have been tested in more than a also join the Palmer Parents and high school students followed a day back in school,” Clarissa Shealy came together to plan a wonderful parents and town care about them. century. Guardians-Class of 2021 private later. Under the new policy, two said about her granddaughters. surprise to help make reaching this “It’s been such an awkward “It’s tough because right now, Facebook group. consecutive weeks of 43 or fewer milestone memorable. and horrible time,” Bernard said. we’re dealing with trying to find cases – about .05% of the town’s MONSON ❙ page 2 TOWN HALL TOWN HALL PALMER Monson Candidate announces run for Monson Select Board seat Filing for By Jonah Snowden ly known as Notheville,” problem solving leader and “I think they should vote for [email protected] Northe-Valley said. I’m ready to step up.” someone who understands their point election “Conveniently, as we Among other re- of view and have the interpersonal town elected MONSON – After being in- started to look, a house sponsibilities, select community at heart, open-minded, volved in local government and pol- was put on the market ad- board members make ap- but also decisive and I think I can offices filing begins itics for several years, Monson resi- jacent to my grandparents’ pointments to other town showcase some of these qualities dent Karen Nothe-Valley has decided (Gilbert and Alice Nothe) boards, such as the Board early.” to run for an open position on the land, and around the cor- of Health, have a say in Like all other candidates, No- underway March 1 town’s Board of Selectmen, officially ner from my parents, Jim the hiring of administrative the-Valley has to navigate the tricky Anyone interested in run- The annual Monson town announcing her candidacy this week. and Cindy Nothe. I’m staff, set policy, and more. environment of trying to campaign ning for any of the townwide of- election will be held 8 a.m. to 8 Nothe-Valley said she’s been happy to report we made it Northe-Valley Qualities Nothe-Val- during a pandemic. Looking for fices that will be decided by the p.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Memo- participating in town politics and our home and my 94-year ley said she has that would ways to raise her profile in the com- June 8 election can begin filing rial Hall. considers herself a concerned res- old Gram is still my neighbor! Also, make her a good elected official in- munity ahead of the June 8 elections, their nomination papers. Nomination papers for any- ident who became more interested we have a wonderful, blended family clude delving into issues other res- Nothe-Valley plans to soon announce One seat each will be avail- one interested in running for and inspired to pursue elected office. with two adult sons, a daughter-in- idents are concerned about, and the meet-the-candidate Zoom events and able for the following positions: public office will be available Northe-Valley and her husband, law, three grandchildren and a third ability to analyze and process infor- socially distanced outdoor events in Councilor at Large/District beginning March 1. Candidates Keith Valley, live in a part of town son, our youngest, who attends Mon- mation. springtime, as long as it’s safe to do 2; Councilor/District 3 Council- can run for the following offices: known as “Notheville,” where they son High School.” “I’m also very decisive, so I can so, she said. So far, Nothe-Valley has or/Planning Board and School live close to her grandparents Gilbert Nothe-Valley said she would ultimately come to an appropriate been communicating with her per- Committee. Each term is three Board of Selectmen, one and Alice and Nothe and parents Jim like to play a part in the town’s decision to move forward in a meet- sonal and community network and years. seat, three-year term and Cindy Nothe. progress and expansion through the ing,” Nothe-Valley said. said she has been receiving a lot of Candidates must be regis- School Committee, two The couple, who will celebrate school system, businesses develop- Through her campaign, Valley positive feedback. tered to vote in Palmer by May seats, three-year term their 20-year wedding anniversary ment and more. said she wants to convey helpfulness To get in touch with Nothe-Val- 19 to be eligible. There is no School Committee, one seat later this year, had a stroke of luck “I’m committed to serving all of and the chance for positive change. ley, send an emailtokarenformonson- filing fee and papers must be re- (to fill the year remaining of a while shopping for a new home. the residents, families and business- “If that message resonates and [email protected] or on Facebook on turned by April 15. vacated term) “In 2001, we married and chose es in Monson and to give back to the I think it will, I ask for everyone in her Karen Nothe-Valley for Monson To obtain the nomination Highway Surveyor, one to purchase our home in the section community I love,” she said. town to vote for me,” Nothe-Valley Board of Selectmen page. papers and for more information, seat, three-year term of town affectionately and historical- “I’m a thoughtful listener and said. call the town clerk at 283-2608. Board of Assessors, one seat, three-year term Water and Sewer Commis- sioner, three-year term CHAMBER Cemetery Commissioner, three-year term Parks and Recreation Com- QHCC’s new VP/CEO focuses on survival first, then growth missioner, three-year term To obtain nomination pa- By Michael Harrison about a month ago. It’s a of need for somebody to reputation as a political consultant chamber was not left off that list,” pers, call 413-267-4115 or email [email protected] part-time position for now, help,” he said. and campaign staffer – including QHCC President Lena Buteua said. [email protected]. though that could change A native of Springfield work that helped a candidate win a “However, during this time, the The deadline to file papers REGION — As businesses and as chamber members re- and East Longmeadow West Springfield mayoral race – as QHCC Executive Board dug in its is Thursday, April 15.