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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Regional vaccine site a reality By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

CHICOPEE – Four neigh- boring communities celebrat- ed together on April 28, as a regional vaccination site began operating out of the Castle of Knights in Chicopee on Memorial Drive. The opening served as a tremendous accom- plishment for all involved. The clinic will admin- ister state-allotted doses of the Moderna vaccine to resi- dents from Chicopee, Granby, Holyoke Community College nursing students Brittany Lord, Christine Holyoke and South Hadley and Briggs and Yamaira Bejesus came out to work the first day of the Chicopee has the capacity to administer regional vaccination clinic. 800 shots a day. After several weeks of discussions, the Department of Public Health approved the regional vaccination site at the Castle of Knights in late March. Doses, however, were slow to follow. The operation remained uncertain until an Holyoke Community College nursing students Shauna Martinez, Matthew opening date was announced in Tetreault, Veronica Machuca, Edward Brewer prepare for the first day of mid-April. the regional vaccination clinic that is operating at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. Weeks of waiting culmi- Alongside a mix of municipal and state officials, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau offers a round of applause for the healthcare workers and first nated in the April 28 opening, responders, who are manning Chicopee’s regional vaccination site. of the podium. I want to thank said Cocchi. which drove Chicopee Health each and every one of you for Interim Holyoke Mayor Director Lisa Sanders to tears. responders and medical profes- ed today. It’s about getting the stepping up and doing the work Terence Murphy took to the “I’m so excited today. I’m sionals, who make the clinic message out there. We’ve made that you do,” said Cocchi. microphone as well, thank- used to being at this podium and possible. vaccines available, and that was Cocchi acknowledged that ing the students from Holyoke telling you guys all the active Referencing the ris- our goal,” said Vieau. vaccinations are controversial. Community College’s nursing cases we have, but it’s so good ing availability of COVID-19 A number of speakers took Nonetheless, he encouraged res- program, who are working the to finally tell you that we have testing and vaccines, Vieau to the podium at the Castle of idents to book an appointment, clinic. Murphy also delivered an vaccines in the city. It’s been expressed his belief that the the Knights on April 28. Among even if only for peace of mind. important message to employers so long, and I’m just so happy. state is making strong progress. them was Hampden County “One vaccine at a time throughout the region. Let’s fill up these slots and Last Thursday, he emphasized Sheriff Nick Cocchi, who will allow us to open up this “Without mandating, I let’s just crush COVID,” said the magnitude of the clinic’s praised all involved in manning Commonwealth and, then, that would like to challenge employ- Sanders. opening. the clinic. person, that family or that indi- ers to give your employees, Chicopee Mayor John “I have some scripted “The heroes that are in this vidual can feel confident about especially those that are on low Vieau urged residents to get things that I’m not going to room today are not behind the moving forward and doing so in vaccinated and credited the first use; it’s not about being script- podium. They’re out in front a very safe and productive way,” See VACCINE, page 9

Return to school, in-person TEACHERS GET VACCINATED Senate moves graduation scheduled Soldiers’ Home

By Shelby Macri in-person schooling by grade. bill forward [email protected] Next Monday, seniors will HOLYOKE – On be in person while grades Thursday, Apr. 29, the HOLYOKE – This nine through 11 are remote, Massachusetts State Senate year’s graduating class has a Tuesday, juniors will be in unanimously voted to pass a lot to look forward to in the person with grades 9, 10, and bill authorizing $400 million in upcoming month as gradua- 12 being remote, Wednesday, bonds for the design and con- tion ceremonies roll around sophomores will return and struction of a new facility for in June. grades 9,11, and 12 are the soldiers’ home in Holyoke. The Holyoke Public remote, Thursday, freshmen It also authorizes the issuance Schools has started announc- are in-person and grades 10 of $200 million in general ing information on gradua- through 12 are remote. On obligation bonds to increase tion ceremonies, senior activ- Friday, May 14, all grades geographic equity and accessi- ities, and other important will be either in-person or bility related to the continuum information for the end of the fully remote as the year fin- of long-term care services for academic year. ishes. those Massachusetts veterans Additionally, they’ve For Holyoke High not primarily served by the announced when students School Dean Campus, all soldiers’ homes in Chelsea or will be returning to in-person grades will return to in-per- Holyoke. classes for each school. son schooling or be fully “Massachusetts has always For Holyoke High remote starting Monday, been a leader for Veteran ser- School North Campus; each May 17. Students will con- vices, and this bill reflects the grade will return for one day tinue with the current hybrid Senate’s deep commitment before going fully remote at schedule until Friday, May to those who have served our the end of next week. Starting 14, and the Dean Campus nation,” stated Senator John Monday, May 10 students The vaccine clinic for the teachers in the Holyoke Public Schools takes will be re-introduced to See SCHOOL, page 9 place recently. For many, it was their second shot. Submitted photo See SOLDIERS, page 9 ◗ In The News IN-PERSON ART Water main project beginning soon in Highlands area HOLYOKE – Residents are advised the Massachusetts Department of that work will begin soon on a Holyoke Environmental Protection. The project is Water Works water main replacement proj- designed to improve fire protection and ect in the Highlands area of Holyoke. Work water quality for the residents in these will take place in Fairfield, Morgan, Pearl, areas and demonstrates the city’s commit- and Nonotuck Streets, along with Loomis ment to upgrading the water system infra- Avenue and small segments of Pleasant structure through this multi-phase project and Northampton Streets. Construction is implemented over the next few years in a expected to continue into this fall with final number of areas across the city. completion and pavement restoration next Please expect traffic delays and spring. In preparation for the water main detours while this work is ongoing. improvements, crews working for Holyoke Holyoke Water Works and Holyoke Gas & Gas & Electric have already started work Electric will make every effort to provide on a new gas main on Pearl Street and will advance notification to residents in spe- shift to Morgan Street when this work is cific work areas that may see their service complete in about 4 weeks. impacted by this project. This much-needed project has been Holyoke Water Works can be reached contracted to Caracas Construction at (413) 536-0442 if you have any ques- In-person Holyoke elementary school students show off their recent artwork. Students and is funded by the State Revolving tions regarding the water main replacement have been phased back in to in-person learning in the last few weeks. Submitted photo Fund Program administered by portion of the project. Holyoke Public Schools to celebrate National School Nurse Week HOLYOKE – National School Nurse School nurses serve as a critical dling medical emergencies… and now, children learn better, and school nurses Week is May 6 to 12 and School Nurse health hub for students, ensuring that stu- navigating through the COVID-19 pan- make that happen. day is May 12, a date set aside to recog- dents are ready for learning by managing demic through actions such as COVID- The Holyoke Public Schools appre- nize the integral role that school nurs- complex chronic conditions; identifying teaching, testing, tracking and vaccination ciate all their hard work in keeping our es play bridging health and education to and addressing mental health issues; lev- clinics for students and school personnel. students and staff safe and let them improve each child’s cognitive, physi- eling the field on health disparities and School nurses champion the whole know just how lucky we feel to have cal, social and emotional development, promoting healthy behaviors; enrolling student every day of the year. 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2 • MAY 7, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Baystate Health announces changes in visitor policy SPRINGFIELD – As more people Health hospital environment and have who are not in the ICU shared food sources. in the community are being vaccinated, now reached a point where this is possi- • Two visitors at a time for patients in Red, yellow, green and gray tiers Baystate Health is updating its visitor pol- ble,” said Dr. Andrew W. Artenstein, chief the ICU (also called zones) still remain for visi- icy guidelines for each tier and beginning physician executive and chief academic • Two parents or guardians at a time tation based on the CDC, DPH and state May 3 will open to visitation in the inpa- officer, Baystate Health. for pediatric patients. guidelines, but the policy details within tient units and Emergency Departments at All Baystate Hospitals are now in the In addition, visiting hours have been the tiers will change. all Baystate hospitals. yellow tier - including Baystate Medical extended from noon to 8 p.m. Baystate Health will continue to “Visitors—loved ones and others— Center and Baystate Children’s Hospital All visitors must adhere to Baystate review the county data and CDC/DPH/ are known to have significant benefits in Springfield, Baystate Franklin Medical Health infection control practices that State guidelines weekly to determine to the healing and recovery processes Center in Greenfield, Baystate Noble are in effect throughout the health which tier each county will be in. To stay of hospitalized patients. We have been Hospital in Westfield, and Baystate Wing system: wearing facemasks, frequent up to date and see exceptions for each longing for the day when we could safe- Hospital in Palmer – allowing for: handwashing, maintain physical/social tier, go to baystatehealth.org/patients/vis- ly re-introduce visitors to the Baystate • One visitor at a time for patients distance of 6 feet as possible, and no iting.

MacDuffie responds to community Sara Campbell to give virtual need for summer program lecture on historic maps GRANBY – The MacDuffie School aftercare. Camp runs from 9 a.m. until 3 HOLYOKE – On Wednesday, May Select local and regional maps will be is excited to announce that it has opened p.m.; before-care begins at 7:30 a.m. and 19, at 4 p.m. Sara Campbell will give used to illustrate the information histor- registration for the 2021 summer camp runs until the beginning of regular camp a virtual talk on researching historic ic maps can and cannot provide. season. After weeks of receiving inqui- programming, and after-care runs from maps. About the speaker: Sara Campbell ries from the community about the need the end of day camp until 5 p.m. For the family researcher, learn- is a professional engineer with a passion for summer programming, MacDuffie Participants will participate in pro- ing about the places our ancestors lived for genealogy research that began when has reinstated its summer program to grams including coding, creative writing, helps put their lives in perspective. This she dove into her own family history serve the needs of local families as they culinary arts, dance, drama, land sports, talk helps us understand the history of in 1990. An experienced lecturer, edu- navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. outdoor adventures, science, and visual map-making, categories of maps that cator, author, and editor, she speaks to “We know that the community con- arts, enjoy lunch prepared by the trained can be used, and where to look for maps library groups and societies around the tinues to struggle to manage compli- chefs on staff at MacDuffie’s own SAGE relevant to one’s research. Correlating region. Her two talks for the Holyoke cated schedules during the pandemic,” Dining Services, and finish the afternoon maps with other records of the time History Room (May 19 and June 9) said Steve Griffin, MacDuffie’s head of with a variety of afternoon activities and period helps us find details that might draw on Sara’s knowledge of local land school. “We also know the developmen- field trips. not have been uncovered otherwise. records. tal value of interpersonal interaction The MacDuffie School is a board- for kids of all ages. Given the success ing and day school for boys and girls in we have had being open in person this grades 6 to 12. The MacDuffie School school year, we want to reopen our camp has been an active participant in the program to support the town of Granby, Pioneer Valley community for 131 years, and families in all the surrounding com- the last 10 of those years in Granby. munities that we serve.” “Our program leaders are passion- The MacDuffie School will be offer- ate and experienced,” said Tina Hamel, ing a coeducational, full-day summer Summer Programs Coordinator and program for students entering grades 1 Science Department Chair. “nd we all to 8. The program will be offered in six, look forward to creating a fun and sup- one-week sessions starting Monday, June portive environment for your child to 28, to be held on the beautiful, 250-acre thrive this summer!” MacDuffie School campus in Granby. For more information please visit To further accommodate busy schedules, summer.macduffie.org, or contact Ms. the program will also offer before and Hamel at [email protected].

The Big E hosting virtual farmers market designed for Mother’s Day WEST SPRINGFIELD – The cial Eastern States Exposition/West Market offers hand-painted wine glass- of-a-kind gifts is sure to please that Farmers Market at Eastern States Springfield Tartan products. es and whimsical wine bottle and cork special Mom in your life. Exposition will feature everything Now that state guidelines are eas- holders. Shop today at https://farmersmar- from charcuterie boards to jewelry in ing, plan your party games for adults Products for the crafter include ket.thebige.com/p/farmers-market to be a virtual shopping experience specially with the roulette wheel of shot glass- looms and weaving kits, and the cheese sure you’ll have your gifts in-hand for designed for Mother’s Day. es, shot glass chess, the alcohol squirt lover will be pleased with a variety of Mom’s special day. This virtual iteration of The Big gun and the “Chambong,” the ulti- cheese boards, fondue sets and ceramic Items can be picked up curbside at E’s Farmers Market will present spe- mate shooter that allows the rapid and brie bakers. If you love the outdoors the Farmers Market from 11 a.m. to 3 cial and unique items including wine enhanced experience of sparkling wine and drive-in movies, check out the p.m., Monday to Friday, or shipped to accessories, handmade Big E brace- or champagne consumption. scarves and blankets. your mailing address if ordered before lets, cosmetic bags and purses and offi- For the wine lover, the Farmers The well-rounded offering of one- May 5.

Fireworks display called off for July 4 NAMI holding virtual Walk-a-thon SPRINGFIELD – For the second and out of an abundance of caution, AGAWAM – The National all individuals and families affected by year, the Spirit of Springfield will not we must continue to be proactive and Alliance on Mental Illness of Western mental illness can Build Better Lives. be hosting Independence Day fes- vigilant.” Massachusetts will be holding its Join us and have a fun time while tivities on July 4. The decision was “The health and well-being of 21st Annual Virtual Walk-a-thon, ‘A supporting a great cause. Among the made after learning of Massachusetts our community is of utmost impor- Journey of Hope and Recovery’ on festivities will be guest speakers, arts, Governor Charlie Baker’s updated tance,” said Dennis Duquette, head May 23 beginning at 11 a.m. activities, peer videos, music and raf- COVID-19 plans for the state’s contin- of Community Responsibility, The event is suitable for all fles. Please help NAMI-WM’s ued reopening. MassMutual, and president of the ages and abilities. Funds raised mission by participating in this “Although fairs and festivals MassMutual Foundation. “We fully will directly benefit NAMI Virtual Walk or by sponsoring can have 50% capacity, the Spirit of support this decision and look forward Western Massachusetts the event. If you would like Springfield is not able to control the to celebrating with a terrificfireworks continuing efforts to help to submit a brief video say- number of people gathering for July display when the time is right.” increase awareness and pro- ing how NAMI-WM has 4th festivities since they are free and Star Spangled Springfield has been vide essential education, helped you or a loved one open to the public,” stated Spirit of a celebration of the country’s indepen- advocacy and support or how you maintain Springfield President Judy Matt. “We dence and a July 4th tradition since group programs for the good mental health are optimistic that there will fireworks 1991. It has featured musical enter- people in our commu- during these difficult in Springfield before the end of 2021.” tainment, family-friendly activities, and nity living with mental times, these would be Mayor Domenic J. Sarno stated, world-class pyrotechnics by Fireworks health conditions and their loved ones. most appreciated. Two “The City of Springfield continues to by Grucci. MassMutual has been the NAMI is the National Alliance minutes or less, deadline May 8, email be prudent in our decisions on how we lead sponsor since 2006 with additional on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest through https://transfer.pcloud.com to approach our reopening aspects. Once support from area businesses. grassroots mental health organization [email protected]. we defeat this COVID-19 Coronavirus For updates, follow Spirit of dedicated to Building Better Lives for For further information please pandemic, and we will, we will be able Springfield on Facebook, Twitter and all those affected by mental illness. contact our office at 413-786-9139 or to celebrate together once again with Instagram, and visit spiritofspringfield. NAMI provides advocacy, education, visit us at www.namiwm.org/events the Spirit of Springfield. Until then org. support and public awareness so that for entry and sponsorship forms.

The Holyoke Sun • MAY 7, 2021 • 3 ◗ Opinion

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WEB www.sun.turley.com Guest Column The Garden Lady takes on various pests www.turley.com laine, who gardens in Ware, Spore powder, a bacterium that the favorite orchardist, Michael Phillips, by way in the Turley Publications, Inc. cannot wrote in with this question Japanese grub will ingest as it feeds of his book, “The Holistic Orchard,” to get assume liability for the loss of for the Garden Lady: “I have GaRden in the lawn. The bacteria reproduce some answers for you in terms of these pests photographs or other materials E submitted for publication. a problem with grubs and moles. In inside the grub’s gut and usually and birds which might also be causing some Materials will not be returned your article you said beer is effec- kill it in a week or two. As the grub of the havoc. One idea I thought that sounded except upon specific request tive on grubs. Would you please decomposes it will release even interesting is blocking access to the trunk so when submitted. explain how to do this. My whole more bacteria, thereby killing even that the animals can’t climb up. Wrapping the yard and vegetable garden is infest- more grubs. So on and so forth. It trunk in aluminum roof flashing up to four ed. Last year I found out my vegeta- may take a few years for popula- feet is reportedly enough to deter raccoons and bles had grubs and mole tunnels. Do Roberta tions of grubs to decrease but once squirrels. Spreading some gooey tangle trap McQuaid you have any suggestions on how to Turley in the soil the bacteria will last for on plastic just above the flashing doubles the A Quote Publications deal with moles also?” Columnist years. Apply when the soil tempera- punch. Squirrels can jump from tree, though, Thanks for your question. ture reaches 65 degrees or more, but reportedly like a quick get away, and steer OF NOTE Beer is an effective bait for slugs, but I have during a period of active feeding in summer away from areas with tall vegetation (news to never heard of it used on grubs. Last year or early fall. Since grubs are a food source me!!) so perhaps letting the grass grow up a bit we had lots of rain, right around the time that for moles, fewer grubs will likely cut down near harvest may help. “Life doesn’t my strawberries were turning red. Nothing on mole populations as well. Less grubs may As far as deterrents go, I am wondering is more disturbing than picking a strawberry also mean fewer holes in the lawn from skunks about those fake owls that you often see at come with and finding a slug burrowed inside! I set stale who are looking for dinner. Milky Spore is pick-your-own orchards. It may be worth a shot beer in a saucer, level with the surface of the registered with the EPA and is reported safe for to install one of those. The same would go for a manual. soil. The slugs were lured in and drowned. I people, pets, wildlife, beneficials and the like. I the big scare-eye balloons. Usually with these cleaned and refreshed the saucer every two hope this advice helps! type of deterrents, it’s critical to move them It comes with or three days depending on how many slugs Walter is a home orchardist and also has often so that they don’t merely become part of were there. Handpicking slugs also works well. a question about pests. “I have pears, apples, the scenery, but actually scare the pest away: a mother.” Typically they feed in the early morning hours, plums and nectarine trees. How can I keep think predator/prey. so I would go out just after sunrise and drop raccoons, possums, squirrels and skunks away Hanging artificial fruit prior to harvest to Anonymous the buggers into a yogurt container filled with from my fruit trees? When the trees mature, the point that the culprit bird gets sick of trying soapy water. Other folks put down boards in they raid the trees and take bites out of the to peck something inedible may also be worth the garden (they like to hide there) or use can- apples and other fruit, and then leave the fruits a try. Some people even leave them up all year taloupe rinds face down where they’ll also con- on the ground with one or two bites in the long! And when in doubt, I always try predator gregate. Many can be disposed of easily and fruits. Any advice would be truly appreciated. urine. Back in the days of having infants in my Letters to the without too much yuck-factor. How frustrating to wait for your fruit to As far as grubs go, I’ll recommend Milky mature, only to have it eaten. I consulted my See GARDEN, page 5 Editor Policy Letters to the Editor have a maximum of 350 words. We require writ- History Matters: May 1 to May 15 ers to include their name, address and phone num- History Matters is a biweekly feature Transcontinental railroads Lewis and Clark ber in order for our office courtesy of The Grateful American Book The American Revolution was an unex- In order to determine what it would to authenticate author- Prize, which is given to children’s books that pected victory for the colonists. They won an require to mollify a newly acquired, undomes- ship prior to publication. emphasize the importance of American histo- immense land with a myriad of perks and per- ticated expanse of land, President Jefferson Addresses and phone ry. ils, but the only way to traverse its complex determined that a survey was imperative; he numbers are not pub- By John Grimaldi and vastness was to join a wagon train. It was a selected two explorers, Meriwether Lewis and David Bruce Smith complicated and difficult crossing that many William Clark, to manage the mission. lished. did not survive. America was just over 21-years-old, but Unsigned or anony- n May 5, 1961, Navy Commander Then, on May 10, 1869, everything the Louisiana Purchase transaction suddenly mous letters will NOT be Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became changed; two railroads completed the task added 828,000 acres, and the equivalent of published. Othe first American in space. It was of laying the tracks from “sea to shining approximately 15 states. We reserve the right just a 15-minute mission, memorable to the sea.” The presidents of the Union Pacific and Lewis and Clark started their journey in to edit or withhold any nation, but too late to outwit the competition. Central Pacific railroads met at Promontory, St. Louis with 55 men on May 14, 1804. submissions. Libelous, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gargarin astounded Utah to drive the last spike into the rails of the According to History.com, “The expe- unsubstantiated allega- the world when he orbited the earth, once, in nation’s first transcontinental railway. dition traveled up the Missouri River in a tions, personal attacks or the Vistok 1. Seven years earlier, land grants and loans 55-foot-long keelboat and two smaller boats. defamation of character Shepard’s Freedom 7 capsule, how- from Congress had equipped them with the In November, Toussaint Charbonneau, a are not allowed. ever, foreshadowed America’s dominance; fiscal flexibility to build, but according to French-Canadian fur trader accompanied by Deadline for submis- less than a decade later, the Apollo 11 mis- History.com, “In their eagerness for land, the his young Native American wife, Sacagawea, sions is Wednesday at sion “silenced” the Russians, and catapulted two lines built right past each other, and the joined the expedition as an interpreter. The noon. Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and final meeting place had to be renegotiated.” group wintered in present-day North Dakota Please email (pre- Michael Collins to the moon. To learn more about how the West was before crossing into present-day Montana, ferred) letters to the- Shepard was ranked fifth to walk the subdued, the Grateful American Book Prize where they first saw the Rocky Mountains. [email protected]. Mailed lunar surface after the Apollo 14 mission. recommends “Full Steam Ahead: The Race to They met up with the Shoshone Indians letters can be sent to The The Grateful American Book Prize rec- Build a Transcontinental Railroad,” by Rhoda when they reached Colorado, crossed the Sun, 24 Water Street, ommends “Light This Candle: The Life and Blumberg. Palmer, MA 01069. Times of Alan Shepard,” by Neal Thompson. See HISTORY, page 5

4 • MAY 7, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Students present COVID-19 research at statewide conference SPRINGFIELD – More than 60 Reena Randhir, director of the STEM the United States. was afraid to talk, but with practice I feel Springfield Technical Community Starter Academy at STCC. “It took them “I was very impressed with their comfortable speaking to a group. I have College students on April 23 joined the more than 10 weeks to prepare. They teamwork,” Randhir said. “Most of learned so much and gained confidence in Massachusetts Undergraduate Research learned the process of scientific research, them had jobs, but they prioritized their myself.” Conference (MassURC), which united critical thinking, teamwork and oral pre- Wednesday Zoom meets. They were awe- Some of the main findings were that more than 900 undergraduate students sentation.” some collaborators, which led to success- air, water, and greenhouse gas pollution from colleges and universities within the The students, Miranda Kamukala, ful completion of the research. The fun improved while waste from personal pro- Commonwealth. Sandra Pradhan and Jonathan Pilat, were part was the practice for the oral presenta- tective equipment worsened. Data indi- Students from STCC’s STEM part of a team of five students who won tion, which included a lot of laughter and cated that mitigation through masks and Starter Academy presented 31 research the research poster competition during the learning.” physical distancing reduced the spread of posters. The team that won at STCC’s STCC Virtual Sustainathon on April 14. Kamukala, of Agawam, said working the disease. In addition, vaccine develop- Sustainathon Research competition earlier The research project was created as part of virtually on Zoom was challenging, but ment and administration is a major inno- in the spring worked on a project titled their class project in Human Anatomy and the team found a way to make it work. vative strategy against the pandemic. “COVID-19 Impacts on the Environment.” Physiology. “The most important thing was we all Uncertainties remain on variants, a The annual conference, held virtu- “We researched how air pollution was put effort into it,” said Kamukala. “We all new surge in cases, and a future uptick of ally this year, provided a platform for affected by the pandemic,” said Pilat, of scheduled a time that was good for every- the virus. The students found that reduc- students to engage in research under the East Longmeadow. “There was less pol- one.” ing the impact of COVID-19 on poor and guidance of their professor, to showcase lution because people weren’t getting out She added, “This experience has been vulnerable populations remains a critical their research findings and share innova- that much. There was less smoke because amazing. During this pandemic when stu- need. tive ideas to a wide audience. factories were closed.” dents are isolated and most work is done The STCC students who presented Three STCC students who were part They also examined the impact as an individual, it was great to meet my at MassURC also represented other pro- of the UMass conference said they were of COVID-19 on public health. They classmates and discuss this project.” grams on campus including the Honors excited to present on their topic and learn reported on hospitalization trends relat- Pradhan, of Springfield, said the Program and the Science, Technology, from other college students. ed to infections. Their research also team experience helped her develop her Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) “It was a rigorous process,” said explored vaccines approved for use in public speaking skills. “When I started, I division.

lands and brought back journals about from page 4 the University of Massachusetts. For the from page 4 GARDEN, last 28 years, she has held the position HISTORY, the Indian tribes they encountered; sci- household, you would often see a diaper of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Clearwater and Snake rivers in canoes, entific notes of the flora and fauna they hanging in an onion bag in my orchard Village. She enjoys growing food as well and followed the Columbia River to the encountered, and a claim to the Oregon to keep animal thugs out. I guess cre- as flowers. Have a question for her? Pacific Ocean on Nov. 8, 1805. Territory. ativity comes into play. Good luck. Email it to [email protected] with Two and a half years later, the expe- For more information, the Grateful Roberta McQuaid graduated from “Gardening Question” in the subject dition returned, in triumph, to St. Louis American Book Prize recommends the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at line. with 33 men. They had mapped out new “Sacajawea,” by Joseph Bruchac.

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The Holyoke Sun • MAY 7, 2021 • 5 ◗ In The News Centennial celebration: Seyffer turns 100 By Dalton Zbierski of Operations. day celebration. Opdycke traveled from Staff Writer “I don’t like to talk about that Richmond, VA to visit Seyffer and much. I learned a lot about people. I brought a hand-crafted replica of a note- SOUTH HADLEY – A centennial was with people from the South, who worthy building on the Loomis Village birthday celebration took place at the probably didn’t get out of high school, campus. Loomis Village Retirement Community and we all got together. I learned a lot “Instead of giving him another L.L. in South Hadley last Friday. On April there. I don’t want to see that happen Bean flannel shirt, I chose to create the 27, Loomis Village resident Kenneth again,” said Seyffer. historic farmhouse, which is the icon Seyffer turned 100-years-old, and For the past century, Seyffer has of the Loomis campus. It has such his- a small party on April 30 marked the dedicated his life to attaining further torical value; it was once a Christmas occasion. knowledge. He believes that pursuit may tree farm,” said Opdycke, who spent “It means a lot at my age, as you be a primary reason he remains alive. six months creating the replica, which can imagine,” said Seyffer, who lived in “I think that might be part of my includes 24 LED lights. Holyoke for 40 years. “The interesting staying around because I read books Opdycke was thrilled to present the thing is I go to three doctors once or about these guys that start with noth- gift to Seyffer. She struggled to put into twice a year, and all three say, ‘You’re ing and make a lot of money. But in words how proud she is of her father. the oldest patient we have,’ and I keep between, there’s ups and downs auto- “My father is amazing. I’m inspired Kathy Opdycke traveled from Virginia to visit saying, ‘I don’t believe it.’” matically. Life is full of that. You have by him every single day,” said Opdycke. her father Kenneth Seyffer, days after his Seyffer has four daughters, nine to get used to it,” said Seyffer, who also “We get up each morning at seven 100th birthday. grandchildren and 14 great grandchil- has enjoyed a dry martini each evening o’clock, and there are emails to 10 of dren, all of whom are the lucky recipi- for the past 65 years. us, the children and friends, with words ents of his wisdom. Seyffer encourages young adults of the day. Some are philosophical, and “Success is all in your mind,” said to pursue a career path that they enjoy. others are humorous. That he gets up Seyffer. “Do the best you can, hang in Maintaining a strong work ethic is a pri- every day and does that, he is a com- there and talk to people all the time ority, as is being persistent. plete inspiration to me.” because you never know enough. You “If you get that job, work your tail Over the course of 100 years, need knowledge.” off. Nothing comes easy,” said Seyffer. Seyffer has lived a full life. To the res- A former business owner and “I’ve found that these days, there’s too idents of western Massachusetts, he Senior Vice President at Shawmut First many people saying, ‘Well, maybe the offered a final tidbit of advice. Bank, Seyffer has resided at Loomis government will take care of it.’ It’s got “I know people have a lot to say Village for the past 19 years. to be you personally thinking positively and only wish more people would have As a military man during WWII, and, then, doing that extra work; that something to say because you usual- Seyffer served a nine-month combat extra 10% will make you successful.” ly only hear from a small group. This To celebrate her father’s centennial birthday, tour as part of Gen. George S. Patton’s Seyffer was joined by his daughter country should get together more,” said Kathy Opdycke crafted a replica of the 3rd U.S. Army in the European Theater Kathy Opdycke at last Friday’s birth- Seyffer. Loomis Village farmhouse.

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After no action at all last year, Holyoke spring sports began last week. Teams were in full practice mode with a quick turnaround to games beginning this week. The spring season will be played until the end of June. Left, Angelica Rivera sends a throw back to the infield. Center, Desirae Darkwah makes a catch on a fly ball. Right, Jaycalee makes a long throw during practice earlier this week. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Tri-County legend Oliveira passes away MIAA approves modified By Gregory A. Scibelli entire Western Massachusetts league’s leadership, serving as rules for wrestling [email protected] baseball community, includ- the league’s secretary for many ing his own team, and even his years. By Gregory A. Scibelli offered for high schoolers, PALMER – With just a competition. St. Joseph’s has been a [email protected] and officials deferred allow- month to go before the season Oliveira’s legacy in the Tri- mainstay in the league since ing the sport to take place in is set to begin, the Tri-County County League began when he that time. Oliveira enjoyed the REGION – Though the last possible high school Baseball League, and the region was just 17-years-old. He made competition of the league as it came down to the last season in order to allow the at-large are mourning the loss the Fenton’s of Amherst roster. well as participating in other minute, the Massachusetts vaccination effort to gain of a league legend, as well as a He moved around the league baseball in the region, including Interscholastic Athletic traction. Western Massachusetts Baseball for 10 years before coming to the Full Count League, which Association has approved Among the highlighted Hall of Famer. agreement for the St. Joseph’s was eventually absorbed by Tri- modifications for high rules for high school wres- Karl Oliveira, who played Club to sponsor a Tri-County County. school wrestling that will tling, masks are not only in the Tri-County League for team, and St. Joseph was once Following news of his pass- allow for competition to take required for the partici- almost 40 years, passed away again a part of the league after ing, social media was flooded place during the spring sea- pants, but all those involved, at the age of 57. When news leaving it for nearly 20 years. with comments from his team- son. including coaches, facili- of his passing began circulating Oliveira served as a player-man- mates to his competition, one of Last Friday, the MIAA ty personnel, and officials. last Monday, April 26, it was ager for the team and became them even calling Oliveira the Board of Directors held a Spectators will also likely be a shockwave throughout the an active participant in the “Godfather of Western Mass. special meeting to approve allowed in a limited capacity Baseball.” modifications to the sport with indoor gathering num- Oliveira’s legendary status after the Office of Energy bers of the increase begin- was confirmed just two years and Environmental Affairs ning on May 10. ago when he was inducted into officially cleared wrestling While many wrestlers the Western Mass. Baseball Hall for Level 3 competition. are used to participating in of Fame. Level 3 competition allows large tournaments on the While Oliveira at times had dual meets to take place. weekend, that will not be the taken on a more reserve role, Wrestling is normally case. There also will not be he still continued to actively a winter sport, so participa- any dual meet tournaments. play in games at the age of 55. tion will ultimately be up to Only team versus team duals He would often play first base the individual schools. Some meets are allowed during or serve as a designated hitter may or may not be partici- the spring season, and at for St. Joe’s, continuing to play pating due to numbers, espe- the most, three teams are under the lights at the old field cially with multiple sports allowed to participate in a in Thorndike. He was set to par- going in the spring such as given event. ticipate in the 2021 season prior baseball, lacrosse, and track. Weigh-ins are a big part to his passing. Like many, the Like all other high of the sport. The MIAA is pandemic cancelled his 2020 school sports, the MIAA is encouraging each school to season and he was itching to get requiring wrestlers to wear hold morning weigh-ins with back on the field. face masks to participate. no additional weigh-ins prior Karl Oliveira, a Western Mass. Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime “This is sad news,” said player-manager for St. Joe’s of the Tri-County League, passed away last Wrestling is one of the most week at the age of 57. Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com See OLIVEIRA, page 8 close contact sports that is See WRESTLING, page 8

The Holyoke Sun • MAY 7, 2021 • 7 ◗ Sports Rameau takes win in Monadnock season opener WINCHESTER, N.H. – Sam the radio,” Rameau said. “With 40 laps Series, visit tritrackmodifieds.com and Rameau dominated early, restart- to go, I said there was no way we were follow the series on social media. ed deep in the field after a pit stop, winning the race. The car just rolled drove to the front, made a pass for the outside great. We all come here for THE FINISH: the lead, and rolled to Victory Lane. the same reason. It’s really cool. I just 1. Sam Rameau The Westminster, Massachusetts, really can’t thank my guys enough. 2. Ron Silk native, and driver for Rameau Family They do a great job.” 3. Matt Hirschman Motorsports, was victorious in the Two-time NASCAR Whelen 4. Chase Dowling season-opener for the Tri Track Open Modified Tour champion Justin 5. Les Hinckley Modified Series presented by All Bonsignore and Les Hinckley finished 6. Ben Byrne Phases Renovations at Monadnock the top-five. Ben Byrne was sixth, 7. Woody Pitkat Speedway on Saturday, May 1. followed by Woody Pitkat, Anthony 8. Anthony Nocella In the Wonder Casino 100, Rameau Nocella, NASCAR Cup Series driver 9. Ryan Preece made a late pass on Ron Silk to score Ryan Preece and Joey Cipriano III. 10. Joey Cipriano III the $6,000 winning check — best- Devin O’Connell advanced the 11. Anthony Sesely ing more than 30 cars that showed up most positions during the race, scor- 12. Max Zachem to the Winchester, New Hampshire ing the Green Construction, LLC Hard 13. Devin O’Connell oval. Silk crossed the line second, Charger award, worth $500. Earlier 14. Joel Monahan with defending series champion Matt in the day, Justin Bonsignore, Woody 15. Chase Dowling Hirschman third. Pitkat, Earl Paules and Ben Byrne won 16. Chris Pasteryak Rameau pitted from the lead, heat races, scoring $300 each courte- 17. Kurt Vigeant along with the rest of the field, during sy of Pepsi and the Pepsi Challenge. 18. Brian Robie a caution period just after halfway. Anthony Sesely and Brian Robie also 19. Doug DiPisa He restarted outside the top-15 and scored $300 each from Pepsi with 20. Richard Savary his chances of winning at that point consi race wins. 21. Matt Swanson appeared slim. But the rising Modified The Tri Track Open Modified 22. Matt Kimball talent worked his way to the front. Series returns to the track at Star 23. Kirk Alexander Sam Rameau won the Tri Track Open “I was just going at my own pace Speedway in New Hampshire on 24. Austin Kochenash Modified series opener last Saturday early, and we came in and I’m not Saturday, May 22. For more informa- 25. Ronnie Williams afternoon at Monadnock Speedway. going to lie, I was really nervous over tion on the Tri Track Open Modified 26. Glen Reen Submitted photo Western Mass. Pioneers ready to get back on the pitch By Tim Peterson the regular season against the Seacoast nine players from Uruguay listed on the Lancaster Inferno at the stadium two Sports Correspondent United Phantoms on May 21. A new state the Pioneers 2019 roster. There were days later. guideline which goes into effect on May also players from France, Spain, and Jeb Booth returns as the Mutiny LUDLOW – After the 2020 soc- 10, will increase the capacity from 12% Argentina, which is Molinari’s home head coach following a very successful cer season was canceled due to the to 25% at all indoor and outdoor stadi- country. first season at the helm. COVID-19 pandemic, the members of ums in Massachusetts. “We do have a lot of internation- “Jeb is an outstanding soccer coach, the Western Mass. Pioneers and the New “We’re currently working with the al players on this year’s roster,” Ferrara and he loves coaching this team,” Ferrara England Mutiny are eager to start play- Ludlow Board of Health on the situation, said. “A couple of the foreign players are said. “All of the players respect him.” ing matches again at historic Lusitano but we’re really hoping to welcome our members of a college soccer team in the Matt Johnson, who coached the AIC Stadium. fans back to the stadium at some point United States. Some of them are looking women’s soccer team for nine seasons “Everyone has been impacted by this season,” Ferrara said. “We want for professional opportunities.” and is the first-year head women’s soccer the pandemic during the past year,” everyone to feel safe at our matches. I Mullen, who’s from Manchester, coach at Franklin Pierce, will be an assis- said Joe Ferrara Jr., the Pioneers first- feel like our safety protocols are sec- Connecticut, was the Pioneers starting tant coach for the Mutiny this season. year General Manager and the Mutiny ond to none. Sports have always been an goalkeeper in 2019. He only allowed While the Pioneers roster is made Managing Director. “The players and important part of our community.” seven goals during the regular season up of mostly international players, most coaches from both teams are itching to All of the Pioneers home matches and was selected to the All-League team. of the Mutiny players are from Western get back out on the pitch and play some this season are scheduled to start at 7:30 He also received the USL League Two Massachusetts. soccer. It should be another exciting sea- p.m. Their other six home matches will Golden Glove Award. “The talent pool has been rich in this son.” be against FC Malaga City (June 4), AC Back in 2016, Hicks, who graduated area during the past couple of seasons.,” The last time the Pioneers played Connecticut (June 11), Black Rock FC from Monson High School, scored the Ferrara said. “We have players from ten a match at Lusitano Stadium was a 1-0 (June18), Boston Bolts (June 26), AC game winning goal in overtime against different communities in Western Mass.” shutout victory versus Manhattan SC on Connecticut (July 2), and Black Rock FC Cohasset in the Division 4 state champi- A few of the local Mutiny play- July 6, 2019. They then wrapped up the (July 9). onship match. Hicks is also a member of ers are Jocelyn Trajkovski (Ludlow), 2019 regular season with a 2-1 win at For more information about how the AIC men’s soccer team. Trystin Burger (Granby), Kayla Henry Manhattan SC the following weekend. to purchase tickets online please visit The Mutiny played their home (Belchertown), Hope Santaniello The Pioneers, who finished in first wmpioneers.com. matches at several different high school (Agawam), Laura Gouvin (Monson), place in the Northeast Division stand- Federico Molinari, who’s a for- in Western Massachusetts, before moving Alexis Legowski (South Hadley), Lily ings with an 11-0-3 mark in 2019, began mer Pioneers player, returns as the head to Lusitano Stadium in 2019. Fabian (Monson), Brooke Murphy the USL League Two playoffs by dis- coach. “The Mutiny had a great first sea- (Monson), Nissa Pereira (Ludlow) and patching the North Carolina Fusion U23 “Federico and his players did a tre- son at Lusitano Stadium two years ago,” Ela Kopec (Ludlow). squad, 3-1, in the Eastern Conference mendous job winning the conference title Ferrara said. “We also had great weather The Mutiny home opener is sched- semifinals at Gurski Stadium in Reading, in 2019,” Ferrara said. “Federico and I for all of our home games, which helped uled to be against the Scorpions SC, who Pennsylvania. Their outstanding season have been working very well together bring even more fans to our games.” are a first-year team from the Boston came to an end twenty-four hours later during the offseason. He has a passion The Mutiny, who celebrated their area, on May 15. following a 1-0 loss to Reading United for the game of soccer. He also has a lot 20th season in 2019, finished the regular Their other home matches, which AC in the Conference finals. of international contacts.” season with an 8-0-2 record. will all begin at 7 p.m., are against CT The Pioneers are scheduled to return The Pioneers assistant coaches are Just like the Pioneers, the Mutiny Rush (May 22), NJ Copa FC (June 5), to action for the first time in almost Dennis Gomes, Jay Willis, and John finished in first place in the league Syracuse DA (June 19), and the L.I. two years by hosting Fall River FC in a Voight. standings and advanced into the Eastern Rough Riders (July 10). friendly at Lusitano Stadium at 7:30 p.m. A couple of returning Pioneers play- Conference finals of the United Women’s If fans are allowed to attend soccer on Friday night. No Spectators will be ers are Guillermo Deal, Blake Mullen, Soccer league. matches at Lusitano Stadium this season, allowed to attend the preseason match. Connor Hicks, and Maxi Viera, who’s After defeating the Long Island it’ll be a good sign that things are finally There is a very good chance many the girls’ varsity soccer coach at Ludlow Rough Riders, 3-0, at home in the semi- getting back to normal again. The home of the Pioneers faithful supporters will High School. finals, the Mutiny’s outstanding season fans also help energize both the Pioneers be able to attend the first home match of Viera and Deal were two of the come to an end following a 2-1 loss to and Mutiny players.

from page 7 modifications that have been put in OLIVEIRA, from page 7 for the Town of Palmer,” said Bouvier. WRESTLING, place. There will be frequent saniti- “He was one of the most committed peo- to the meet. A rule allowing the plus- zation of mats and for participants. Bill Bathel, who previously was a coach ple I have ever met.” three at night will not be allowed for Referees will need to stop matches in for DiFranco Realty. “Karl was a leader Oliveira’s life was celebrated earlier the modified season. instances where protective ear guards of the league, of a team, of men, women, this week. Another big part of the wrestling come off. There will be no hand- and children. And above all, a true and “You are an inspiration to all base- season will be the possibility of com- shakes before, and after matches. The sincere friend.” ball lovers,” said Brian Hayes. “You live petition taking place in the open air. referee will also only point to winners Tommy Bouvier, a member of his by simple rules, balls and strikes, fair or Schools participating in the wrestling instead of raising their hands. top competition over the past decade foul. I loved being your teammate and season are being encouraged to hold Competitions for all spring PeoplesBank, said Karl was a great part loved competing against you. For the meets outdoors. sports, including wrestling, were set of the league and someone he enjoyed past 20 years I’ve watched you share There are only a few major match to start this week. playing against. your greatness with us. Thank you, and “It’s a huge loss for the league and thank you to your family for sharing.”

8 • MAY 7, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ New England’s largest theme park will open May 14 AGAWAM – Six Flags New • Condiments, self-serve cutlery, and England, the Thrill Capital of New napkins will be provided to guests with England in accordance with the state of their meals as required. Massachusetts’ guidelines will be open Commercial-Grade Cleaning with its world-class attractions on Friday, Equipment and Supplies May 14 to Members and Season Pass • All employees will be issued Team holders and then to the general public on Member Action Packs which include the Saturday, May 15. following items: a safety face mask, safety “We are beyond thrilled that we can glasses, and disposable gloves; reopen our theme park with a full comple- • Low pressure backpack sprayers ment of our more than 100 rides, attrac- will be utilized for disinfecting large areas; tions, and unique experiences,” said Six • Abundant supplies of sanitizers and Flags New England Park President Pete disinfectants will be available; Carmichael. “Now more than ever fami- • Microfiber cloths will be used to lies need an escape that is safe, accessible, sanitize surfaces; and and fun. The thrill is calling and our team • Queue line supplies, fencing, and is eager to welcome back our Members, tents will be in place to promote safe Season Pass holders, and guests once if guests have recently been exposed to or ment will be separated by at least six feet; social distancing. again,” added Carmichael. are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19; • Capacity at indoor venues and on Multi-Layered Guest and Team All guests will need to reserve their • Following CDC guidelines, all some attractions, will be reduced to meet Member Communication visit at sixflags.com/reserve to manage guests over the age of two and all team social distancing requirements. • Frontline team members will go attendance and stagger arrival times. 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Gold Plus, Platinum, Diamond, and rows and/or seats on all roller coasters, • All team member work areas will be Diamond Elite levels are available fea- Health Screenings for rides, and attractions; regularly sanitized and disinfected. turing all the perks of a Season Pass plus Guests and Team Members • Six-foot viewing areas will be Sanitized Food Preparation and other benefits including admission to all • Contactless IR thermal imaging will marked for guests to observe game Service Six Flags branded theme and waterparks, be used to screen temperatures of guests play while adhering to social distancing • Modified menus will help facilitate preferred parking, and points that can be and employees prior to entry; requirements; touchless transactions; redeemed for free food, merchandise, and • Individuals will be required to • Advanced security screenings will • Self-service buffets and salad bars special experiences. Visit the Membership acknowledge and abide by the company’s enable touchless bag checks; will be reconfigured to eliminate guest Sales Center or go online to sixflags.com health policies, which prohibit park entry • Guests viewing outdoor entertain- contact with food; and for more information and to sign up today. The Big E drive-in open to show new releases and classic films WEST SPRINGFIELD – West The drive-in is open on weekends able for guests to not only enjoy popcorn, is maximizing the use of the fairground Springfield Drive-In, in partnership with through the springtime and then seven but popular Fair foods such as fried dough, space for the benefit of those in the com- Eastern States Exposition, will be opened days per week during the summer season fried Oreos, and cotton candy. munity.” April 23 on The Big E Fairgrounds. through Labor Day and movies will begin “We are pleased to bring this safe “We are delighted to carry on that tra- The drive-in will feature two 45’ by 60’ at a time consistent with sunset. Closing and socially distant family experience to dition of safe, family fun and look forward screens and be able to accommodate 300 for The Big E, scheduled Sept. 17 to Oct. the residents of West Springfield and the to working with EJ and the FestEvent cars each, in a safe and socially distant 3, the drive-in will then reopen October surrounding communities,” said EJ Dean, team,” said Gene Cassidy, Eastern States family experience. The drive-in, located through December for holiday themed President, FestEvents. “During the global Exposition President and CEO. in the Gate 9 parking area, is authorized to experiences. Movies will be announced pandemic, we successfully operated sev- Please visit www.wsdrivein.com for show new release content, once available, weekly and ticket sales will be available at eral drive-in theaters across the state of details or connect on Facebook: https:// as well as special livestream concerts and the time of the announcement. In addition, Massachusetts and we are grateful our www.facebook.com/westspringfield- other events. a full concession stand will also be avail- partner, the Eastern States Exposition, drivein.

ing on April 28; she commended the Foster Care Review Unit seeks volunteers VACCINE, from page 1 teamwork that led to the establishment of the regional clinic. REGION – Volunteers are needed from Community is one member of the three-per- wages and can’t afford to give up a “This is amazing; the efforts Western Massachusetts to help review cases son panels that make these decisions. couple of hours in order to get vaccinat- they’ve put in to put this clinic together. involving children who are placed in the Foster Care Reviews typically last 30 to ed; to give them those hours with pay, Not only their efforts; they reached out custody of the state. 90 minutes and are being conducted remote- which in the long run will make your to their neighbors, and it’s a collabora- The Foster Care Review Unit makes ly during the pandemic. Volunteers need business more successful and will allow tive effort. They’re our neighbors; they decisions regarding children who are placed to be 18 years or older and must partici- the community to get together,” said opened their arms, and we’re rolling up in foster care for six months or longer, pate in pre-service training that is currently Murphy. our sleeves,” said Hart. assessing how well their needs are being being conducted remotely. For an applica- South Hadley Emergency One can schedule an appointment met and what progress has been made tion and further information, please contact Management/Health Director Sharon at the regional vaccination site by visit- toward establishing them in a permanent Lashanda Stone at Lashanda.Stone@Mass. Hart was on-hand to witness the open- ing Mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine. living situation. A Volunteer from the Gov .

North Campus will hold their cap from page 1 “This bill is necessary to ensure SCHOOL, from page 1 and gown day on Saturday, May 15 SOLDIERS, that we maximize federal funds for ser- from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with Class Day Velis (D-Westfield), Senate Chair of the vices for our veterans, who we honor asked parents to complete a Return to on June 4 holding a breakfast from Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal every day,” stated Senate President Karen School Survey by April 30 to gauge the 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and the ceremony Affairs. “While our Veteran population E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “The addition- interest for both in-person and remote from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon. Graduation and their medical needs are changing, al funds in this bill will ensure that we options. Both campuses also released will be on Sunday, June 6 at 1 p.m. but the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home’s mission begin to rethink how we deliver care information for graduation. Dean the rehearsal is to be determined and remains the same: to provide care with to veterans of every generation across Campus will hold graduation on Friday, will be announced at a later date. The honor and dignity. This bond bill will Massachusetts. Ensuring that our veter- June 4 at 5:30 p.m., with cap and gown Holyoke Public Schools will also be ensure that the next generation of resi- ans are connected to their communities day on Saturday, May 22 from 11 announcing the graduate names, vale- dents at the Home receive the care with is an important factor in ensuring that a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be additional dictorian name and bio, and salutatori- honor and dignity that they have earned their physical and mental health is taken events like Class Day and breakfast on an name and bio on Monday, May 24. in service to our country.” care of, and so I am proud of the steps June 2, a barbecue and rehearsal on People can find more information on In passing the $400 million bond we have taken to ensure geographic equi- June 3, and a Beautification Day on returning to school and graduation cere- authorization, Massachusetts is eligible ty and accessibility, especially for our May 8 to bring together students, fac- monies on the school website under the to receive up to 65 per cent in federal women and LGBTQ veterans, as well as ulty, and staff to clear the ground and April 29 school update at https://www. reimbursement for the design and con- veterans of color.” prepare for the graduation. hps.holyoke.ma.us struction of a new facility at Holyoke The bill must now be reconciled through the Veterans Affairs State Home with the version recently passed by the Read The Sun online at www.sun.turley.com Construction Grant Program. House of Representatives.

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The Holyoke Sun • MAY 7, 2021 • 11 ◗ In The News Soil Health program encourages soil health adoption NORTHAMPTON – American of declining milk prices and a log of adopting these practices. The first event in the series, “No-Till Farmland Trust, in partnership with jammed supply chain for vegetables and “AFT is thrilled to help establish Tools for Small Scale Farmers” is put the Massachusetts Department of dairy products. With improved produc- a soil health program for the State of on by NOFA/Mass and will take place Agricultural Resources and NOFA/ tion methods and soil health practic- Massachusetts that can serve farmers at Long Life Farm in Hopkinton, MA Mass, announced a comprehensive soil es, Massachusetts farms can strengthen and provide support in their soil health on May 16th. Register at nofamass.org/ health program, incentivizing farm- their financial standing and reduce the journeys. Better soil health means events. Attendance is limited for safe- ers throughout Massachusetts to adopt risk of climate change impacts, setting greater yields, more resilience to cli- ty and a video recap will be posted on regenerative agriculture practices with them up for greater stability and pres- mate change impacts, such as extreme Youtube following the event. Establish the goal of improving resilience to cli- ence in our local food system. weather events, and increased pest two on-farm soil health demonstration mate change and farm viability. The There are many barriers to imple- pressure. Improved soil health means projects to track soil health changes and Massachusetts Coordinated Soil Health menting comprehensive soil health prac- increased farm viability and land tenure economic impacts and to serve as real- Program will focus on both organic and tices for any type of farm operation, for farmers across the Commonwealth.” life examples for other Massachusetts conventional farmers to better under- whether they be financial or technical. Dr. Emily Cole, New England Deputy farmers. stand the current resources and practices However, there is considerable interest Director. • Establish a robust database cat- being utilized. The program will encour- from farmers who are not currently uti- The program brings together a solid aloging soil health status across the age the implementation of cover crops, lizing cover crops or reduced tillage in advisory team of farmers, soil health Commonwealth across a wide variety no-till, nutrient management, and other learning about the benefits, and how to experts, and agency partners, all of of production systems, soil types, and soil health management practices. integrate these practices into their oper- whom provide knowledge and resources farming practices, helping to inform More than 54% of Massachusetts ations. The Massachusetts Coordinated on how to best provide the farmers in locally relevant agricultural research. cropland is dedicated to hay or corn for Soil Health Program seeks to provide the Commonwealth with the financial • Provide farmers with no-cost soil silage (USDA). Meanwhile, vegetables financial assistance including no-cost and technical assistance necessary to health assessments and technical assis- are the second largest crop acreage in soil health assessments, free technical overcome the many identified barriers. tance. the state. Yet, both the vegetable and assistance, and on-farm learning events UMass Amherst Stockbridge School • Share the lessons learned from dairy industries’ established presence to share information on no-till and cover of Agriculture will be supporting this farmers, soil health evaluations, and has not buffered the economic impact crop benefits, to influence the likelihood work by conducting soil health analysis project outcomes to generate resources for farmers interested in understand- including videos, factsheets, soil health ing more about the state of their soil’s case studies and reports, providing valu- health. able information about soil health, cli- “Soil health is a critical but also mate resilience, and the economic via- advanced area of understanding for both bility of Massachusetts farms. farmers and scientists. Projects like this Providing farmers with resources to provide a unique opportunity to not build health soils is crucial in combating just study the science of soil health, but climate change and maintaining a robust to actually see how the science holds food system in Massachusetts. To learn up on the farm. That’s what we do in more about the project, visit https:// the Stockbridge School - we put sci- farmland.org/ma-soil-health-program/ ence to work.” Dr. Masoud Hashemi, If you, or someone you know, is a Extension Professor, Stockbridge School farmer in Massachusetts interested in 18 Different All Organic Double Ground Premium Mulches of Agriculture. building resilient soil, please take this Pine • Spruce • Hemlock • Cedar • Red, Black & Brown Goals of the project include: brief survey to help us gather informa- Playground • Forest Blend • Topsoil • Seasoned Firewood • Identify the barriers to soil health tion on your current soil health prac- practice adoption through farmer inter- tices. Participants who respond before views and surveys, and input from ser- May 31 will be entered to win one of vice providers. five $50 gift cards. Survey can be found • Organize soil health focused here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ events for farmers across the state. MASoilHealth.

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