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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Daniels presents new book HOLYOKE – Join Future teachers honored at us as Rebecca Daniels reads from and discuss- es the making of her new book, Keeping the Lights on for Ike: Daily Life of a ‘ signing day ’ Utilities Engineer at AFHQ in Europe During WWII; By Shelby Macri lations an in-person ceremony or, What to Say in Letters [email protected] was not plausible. Instead there Home When You’re Not was a virtual ceremony through Allowed to Write about the HOLYOKE – Teacher’s are Zoom, where the six seniors War. the base of the school system, signed the letter on camera. The Daniels’s book, a and Holyoke Public Schools letter was made and then signed memoir about her par- wanted to honor students pur- by Superintendent Stephen ents’ courtship and mar- suing education careers in the Zrike, before being mailed to riage while her father was future. The School system start- each senior so they could sign deployed in Algeria, Italy, ed a Future Teacher Signing their appropriate letter on cam- Day Ceremony last year as a era. Michelle Lukasiewicz and her son Michael R. Lukasiewicz, who signed and Europe, is based on as a future teacher. Submitted photos her extensive collection of way to honor high school Along with the signing, family correspondence and seniors who are majoring in Superintendent Zrike spoke photographs. A love story Education in their future col- during the ceremony as did at its heart, the book is leges. High School Principle Stephen enriched by her meticulous The Signing Day ceremony Mahoney. Each senior had a is similar to an representative BOOK, 5 athlete signing from their future but recognizes school attend the teachers instead. “We need ceremony, and ‘Bee’ at home The ceremony more teachers further guests started last year included Mayor event raises and four seniors and students Alex Morse, money for HH signed at first, from Holyoke State represen- this year six tative Aaron HOLYOKE – It was students signed to be teachers Vega and more time to spell again for the in order to be in Holyoke.” members of the Jeyleen Troche-Rivera shows her signed letter for the Future Teacher success of Holyoke chil- highlighted and Holyoke School Signing Day Ceremony. dren, but this year, success recognized for Committee. This was spelled with the ‘Bee their career - Kelly Curran is an import- At Home’ event. path. The letter ant ceremony The fifth annual that the seniors to honor the Spelling Bee to bene- signed stated that the future seniors’ commitment to con- fit Homework House of teachers would have a guaran- tinuing their education and in Holyoke was held virtual- teed spot in the High School return giving back to their com- ly on April 30, 2020 due to if they return, and they would munity. the Covid virus. The Bee at be entered as first stage devel- Staff member Kelly Curran Home fundraiser proved to opment rather than brand new put together the online ceremo- be the most rewarding Bee teachers. ny and helped to draft the let- in the history of the annual This signing is for seniors ter that was signed. “It’s really event. at both North and Dean campus important to encourage those The Bee At Home of the Holyoke High School, seniors dedicated to becoming event was played by both and includes jobs for both cam- teachers, because teaching is children and adults from puses as well. Last year the cer- really hard and really import- the safety of their homes. emony was held in person, and Jeyleen Troche-Rivera and her mother Brenda Rivera during the Virtual They engaged in 42 spell- due to recent COVID-19 regu- See TEACHERS, page 5 Future Teacher Signing Day Ceremony. ing bee questions through Zoom. Challenging bee questions were presented in true/false, open-ended, and multiple-choice formats THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ BIRTHDAY PARTY Citizen and included words such as zone-change BEE, 5 proposal heard Thompson takes helm at McMahon By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected] HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Public Schools HOLYOKE – City busi- announced the follow- ness is still continuing as the ing: We are pleased Holyoke Planning Board was to announce that Ms. the latest to hold a virtual Rebecca Thompson will meeting this week. be the new principal of Among the matters dis- Lt Elmer J. McMahon cussed was a public hearing for Elementary School begin- a citizen petition to change the ning on July 1, 2020. For zoning of three properties on the last 13 years, Ms. Northampton Street. Thompson has served as Jim Fitzgerald, a resident a teacher, instructional of the street, asked the city coach and school leader. council to re-zone the three She began her career in properties from Business- Tate and Piper Sullivan wave to their great grandfather, Roger Reidy, Sr. as they participate in Reidy’s Highway to Residential Two. THOMPSON, 5 birthday parade last Sunday afternoon on Pheasant Drive. More photos on page 12. Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com See CITIZEN, page 5 ◗ In The News HCC RN student works under shadow of Covid-19 HOLYOKE – Amid the nagging difficult, in that sense, but everybody is those tested were asymptomatic. anxiety, the routine provides some com- trying to remain calm and be optimistic “When we first heard that we had it fort: the vigorous hand-washing, tem- and provide the best care they can.” here, it felt like doomsday,” Tallon said. perature and oxygen checks, questions Tomasi is one of 32 HCC students Patients were quickly quarantined about travel and possible exposure, who will graduate this spring with their by floor and later by room. One of the another round of hand-washing, and associate of science degrees in nursing. hardest parts is the no-visitors policy, finally the donning of personal protective The nursing class of 2020 will have a vir- though staff do facilitate phone calls and equipment – the gown, the gloves, the tual pinning ceremony on May 28. Facetime sessions for residents with their mask, the face shield. Nursing homes nationwide have families. Every time she starts a shift as an been some of the hardest hit places – Tallon credits facility managers for LPN in the dementia unit at the Leavitt “hot spots.” At Leavitt, for example, a swiftly enacting strict safety protocols Family Jewish Home in Longmeadow, skilled nursing and long-term rehabil- that give her peace of mind, and she Tallon Tomasi knows she’s at risk. That’s itation facility with hundreds of beds, appreciates the extra hazard pay and free what life is like now, working under the “Everybody lives in close proximity,” groceries she receives from her employer. shadow of Covid-19. said Tallon, “and you need to get close to The experience has not at all “Some people are scared, you know, provide good care.” deterred her from her career goal of because nobody wants to get sick,” The risks are real. According to a working in public health. As evident with said the 26-year-old Holyoke resident family letter posted on the JGS Lifecare the Covid-19 pandemic, she notes, treat- and graduating RN student at Holyoke website, 21 residents at the Leavitt ment is often more expensive than pre- Community College. “Nobody wants Jewish Home had died from COVID-19 vention. to bring it home to their families and as of April 10; and more than half of “I want to do something to help peo- Tallon Tomasi worked on the front lines to nobody likes to see their patients not the nearly 300 tests conducted on resi- ple stay healthy,” Tomasi said, “to edu- help people with COVID-19. She is a nursing doing well. Nobody knows how long this dents and staff there up to that point had cate people about how to protect them- student at HCC. Submitted photo is going to go on. Nobody knows. It’s returned positive results, though many of selves.” Bingo is back by popular demand Audit calls on university to ensure HOLYOKE – After overwhelmingly at 1 p.m. Please note that the same card positive response, community members will be utilized for all games that eve- contractors pay prevailing wage have asked us to host another At Home ning. For questions about registration, BOSTON – A recent audit by State processes. Failure to do so will mean Family Bingo Night. Tune in through contact [email protected] or call 413- Auditor Suzanne M. Bump found the some workers could be short-changed Facebook Live on Boys & Girls Club of 534-7366 ext. 125. University of Massachusetts Building when working on public projects,” Greater Holyoke page on Friday, June Thank you for you for playing Authority could not verify that employ- Bump said of the audit. 5 at 6:30 p.m. to play. Please note that Virtual Bingo and most important- ees of contractors who worked on pub- The Massachusetts Prevailing we worked out the tech kinks this time ly reminding our children and families lic projects were paid the appropriate Wage Law for public works projects around. of an important message - Hope Is Not prevailing wage. requires contractors to pay the prevail- Club Bingo boards are available Cancelled. The audit, which examined the ing wage. Prevailing wages are the min- with a suggested donation of $10 or more To register, go to https://www.hbgc. period of July 1, 2016 through June imum hourly rates set by DLS for job until 1PM on 6/4. All Bingo Board Cards org/index.php/en/news-events/fami- 30, 2018, also looked at UMBA’s pro- classifications. UMBA contracts with will be e-mailed to you by June 5, 2020 ly-bingo. cesses for reviewing and approving owner’s project managers to maintain capital projects, monitoring payments and monitor records of compliance with and change orders, and completion and the Prevailing Wage Law. closeout of contracts and found no defi- The audit calls on UMBA to estab- Share your stories of staying at home ciencies in these areas. lish a payroll policy that includes a doc- Nearly half of the employee pay- umented process for its owner’s project The Holyoke Sun wants to know each photo. We’ll print the best entries roll records reviewed by Bump’s office managers to follow to effectively detect, how you’re coping with the coronavirus in next week’s newspaper, and in subse- (1,608 out of 3,344) had job classifi- investigate and report any contractors closures and how they’ve changed all of quent weeks as the state of emergency cations for contractor employees that who may not be complying with the our lives — no school, no work, social continues. The best way to contact us is did not match the Division of Labor state’s prevailing wage law. The audit distancing and staying at home. at [email protected]. Standards’ prevailing wage rate sheets, recommends UMBA establish monitor- We can’t meet our neighbors in the We would also be glad to publish making it impossible to determine ing controls to ensure OPMs consistent- schoolyards, playing fields or workplaces Holyoke children’s artwork, essays or whether these employees were paid ly adhere to the established process. of Holyoke, but we can all share a few photos created during the school closure. the appropriate prevailing wage. Of UMBA is an independent public snapshots of what life’s like with the Include the creator’s full name, age, and the remaining employees reviewed by body responsible for overseeing pub- kids in the house and the home office school attended. Bump’s office, approximately 5 percent lic works construction projects on the working overtime. Take a minute to send For all submissions, also include a (90 employees) were paid less than the University of Massachusetts’ five cam- in an update on how you’re doing, what telephone number and email address. We required prevailing wage. puses (Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, fun enrichment activities the kids have won’t publish this information, but may “The UMass Building Authority Lowell and the Worcester Medical been up to, or anything else that’s made use it to verify identities or ask follow-up is responsible for ensuring employees School). The UMBA board of directors the past two weeks a special time in your questions. working on its public projects are paid consists of 11 members appointed by home. Include full names of the writer Stay safe out there — and let us fairly and accurately. While many of the the Governor. During the audit period, or photographer, and anyone visible in know how you’re doing! areas we examined showed no deficien- UMBA had 83 projects in various stag- cies, it’s clear the authority must estab- es of construction, on which it spent lish better employee payroll monitoring approximately $614 million. Springfield Team Hope Walk goes virtual SPRINGFIELD – The Massachusetts the potential of being exciting,” Kinser Schools seek learning center grant and Rhode Island Chapter of the Cancelmo, event coordinator and Chapter Huntington’s Disease Society of America board member, said. “Let’s see how cre- HOLYOKE – Holyoke Public total grant award of up to $119,212.50. announced it will host the Springfield ative we can get.” Schools, Department of Extended The after-school program for the 2020- Virtual Team Hope Walk Saturday, May A virtual walk is a real walk, Learning & Professional Development 2021 school year will begin in early 30. Registration is free. but completed on individual terms. intends to apply for the Massachusetts October and end in May. More spe- Team Hope is HDSA’s largest grass- Participants get to choose their course, 21st Century Community Learning cific details on start and end dates roots fundraising event, which takes place like one’s own driveway, neighborhood or Centers FY21 Exemplary Programs will be published at a later date. If in more than 100 cities across the country home treadmill. Grant. The purpose of the grant fund- awarded funding to continue sup- and raising more than $14 million since its For more information, contact ing is to support the Connections After porting the 21st Century Community inception in 2007. Thousands of families, Cancelmo at 413-265-5176 or email School Program and Summer Program Learning Center at McMahon School, friends and supporters walk to support the [email protected]. at McMahon School by increasing the Holyoke Public Schools will notify Society’s mission to improve the lives of Registration and donation information is motivation to learn through culturally the community through publication in those affected by Huntington’s disease. available online at hdsa.org/thwspring- responsive, interactive, relevant, and the Holyoke Sun, the Holyoke Public “The virtual walk in Springfield has field. engaging programming that includes Schools district website, Facebook, high quality Project Based Learning Holyoke Highlights, the district Buzz (PBL) that is aligned to the Department to all principals and administrators, and of Elementary and Secondary other relevant platforms or publications Education’s goals and strategies. Lt. deemed appropriate by the Director Summer learning to be offered at schools Elmer J. McMahon School will be of Extended Learning and Director of HOLYOKE – Holyoke Public mer learning programs virtually. Please applying for Practicing Status for a Communications. Schools will be offering Summer Learning reach out to the Department of Extended Academies to HPS students in rising Learning, Anthony Gibbs agibbs@ grades 1 through 9. The program will run hps.holyoke.ma.us or Michelle Macklin from July 7 to Aug. 6. Please register your [email protected] if you have Send Us Your Photos! child as soon as possible as space will be any questions regarding summer program- limited. In the event that social distancing ming. Stay tuned for high school summer is extended beyond the school year and offering announcements which are forth- [email protected] into the summer, HPS will offer the sum- coming.

2 • MAY 29, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Holyoke student named in Letters About Literature Awards HOLYOKE – Massachusetts Center Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural port book culture among young readers.” for the Book is pleased to announce Development, has joined Massachusetts Judges in the 2020 program were another successful year in its flagship Center for the Book in a virtual commen- Arlington resident Tom Formicola, program for young people, Letters About dation of the students. Executive Director of Arlington Center Literature (LAL), a reading and writ- “I’m pleased to congratulate all the for the Arts; Beverly resident Deborah ing initiative that invites students from students on their outstanding achieve- Lang Froggatt, Director of Boston Grades 4 to 12 to write letters to authors ment,” McMurtry stated. “I’m grateful Public Schools Library Services; and about the books that have had profound to the Mass Center for the Book for Williamstown resident Carrie Waara, effects on them. offering an imaginative cultural program Professor of History (retired), Castleton The Center received thousands that combines the joys of books, reading University (VT). They were supported of submissions from all corners of the and writing and opens the minds of stu- by a team of screeners from the School Commonwealth, continuing our tradition dents, allowing for a small glimpse into of Library and Information Sciences as one of the most robust LAL programs the thinking of the next generation - our at Simmons University, Boston. The in the country. In fact, this year the pro- future looks bright.” Center thanks all of them for their gram saw a 25 percent increase in partici- Sharon Shaloo, Executive Director insights. pation, a fitting way to celebrate the 20th of the Center, joined McMurtry in the The Massachusetts Center for the anniversary of LAL in Massachusetts. accolades. “As we send our congratula- Book, chartered as the Commonwealth Clare S. Kurtzman of Holyoke, tions, we also send our thanks to these Affiliate of the Center for the Book in a sixth grader at Lander-Grinspoon students and their peers for sharing their the Library of Congress, is a public-pri- Academy, wrote a thoughtful and person- personal and reflective explorations of vate partnership charged with develop- al letter to Raina Telgemeier about Guts, the literary imagination and its impact on ing, supporting and promoting cultural recognized as an Honors submission in their lives,” said Shaloo. “We are proud programming that advances the cause of the Level 1 category. to administer this program in collabora- books and reading and enhances the out- Clare S. Kurtzman, of Holyoke, a sixth grader, Representative Paul McMurtry (11th tion with the many teachers and parents reach potential of Massachusetts public received a Letters About Literature award Norfolk), House Chairperson of the Joint throughout the commonwealth who sup- libraries. Submitted photo

Applications accepted for business aid Blood donors needed to keep supply Applications are still being accept- residential neighborhood where at least ed for the Covid-19 Holyoke Business 51 percent of the residents are low- or strong amid COVID-19 outbreak Emergency Operations Grant Program, moderate-income. In times of need, people come to arriving at the drive and are required administered by the city of Holyoke All applicants must be for-prof- together to support one another. The to wear a face covering or mask while at and Greater Holyoke Chamber it businesses located in Holyoke that American Red Cross is asking for the drive, in alignment with Centers for of Commerce, using Community were in operation as of Jan. 20, 2020. healthy individuals to step up to help Disease Control and Prevention public Development Block Grant funds from Applications are available now, patients experiencing health crises by guidance. the U.S. Department of Housing and and will be reviewed weekly until donating blood or platelets. Blood donation opportunities Urban Development. all funds are committed. The review As COVID-19 continues to affect are available daily Springfield Blood Funds should be used by business- committee consists of representatives everyday life, people may not be think- Donation Center, 150 Brookdale Drive in es to help them remain open, retain from the Greater Holyoke Chamber of ing about blood donation. But blood and Springfield, now through May 31. employees, or adapt business opera- Commerce, the city of Holyoke, and platelets are needed daily to help patients Each Red Cross blood drive and tions remotely or online during the EforAll Holyoke. battling disease and facing the unexpect- donation center follows the highest stan- public health emergency. Grant funds A total of $90,000 is available ed. Donating blood is an easy way to dards of safety and infection control can be used for equipment and tech- for business grants. While there is no care for each other and ensure hospitals and additional precautions – including nology, consultant fees, payroll, inven- specific maximum request amount, have the blood products patients rely on. social distancing and face coverings for tory, and rent and utilities, if attempts resources are extremely limited and the As a thank-you for helping ensure a donors and staff – have been implement- to have these costs modified or city will seek to maximize the commu- stable blood supply, all who come to give ed to safeguard donors, volunteers and deferred have been unsuccessful. The nity impact of this fund. More program blood or platelets May 15-31 will receive employees. funds cannot be used for the business details and an electronic application a special Red Cross “We’re all in this The Red Cross is also looking for owner’s own salary or pay, personal that can be completed online are avail- together” T-shirt, by mail, while supplies blood drive hosts to help ensure a sta- purchases, paying off debts, or any able at covid19ghcc.wixsite.com/busi- last. Donors must have a valid email ble blood supply. Learn more and items purchased before the grant is nessresources/funding. address on file to claim their T-shirt. sign up to sponsor a drive by visiting approved. For more information, contact Healthy individuals who are feeling RedCrossBlood.org/HostADrive. Businesses must meet one of the Chamber Executive Director Andrea well are asked to make an appointment All blood types are needed to following HUD eligibility require- Marion at andrea@holyokechamber. to donate this May by downloading the ensure a reliable supply for patients. ments: com, or Alicia Zoeller at the Holyoke free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit- A blood donor card or driver’s license • Owned by a low- or moderate-in- Office of Community Development, ing RedCrossBlood.org, calling 800-733- or two other forms of identification are come household [email protected]. 2767 or enabling the Blood Donor Skill required at check-in. Individuals who • Employ full-time at least one The Chamber of Commerce has on any Amazon Echo device. Donors are are 17-years-of-age, weigh at least full-time equivalent low- or moder- also compiled a list of other resources asked to schedule an appointment prior 110 pounds and are in generally good ate-income person for businesses during the coronavirus health may be eligible to donate blood. • Provide a service (like a restau- state of emergency, at covid19ghcc. High school students and other donors rant or grocery store) in a primarily wixsite.com/businessresources. 18-years-of-age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight require- ments. Blood and platelet donors can save Festa 2020 canceled due to pandemic time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-dona- LUDLOW – Our Lady of Fatima make this decision and our window of tion reading and health history question- Parish on May 25th announced that opportunity has closed. naire online, on the day of their dona- Festa 2020, originally scheduled for “Unfortunately, neither the state tion, before arriving at the blood drive. Sept. 4 – 7, has been canceled. government, local government and, To get started, follow the instructions at “It is with heavy hearts and deep of course, the virus itself, offer any RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use the sadness that we must announce that guarantee that we would be able to Blood Donor App. Festa 2020 has been canceled due to host this large event. Your safety is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” the utmost priority. 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Guest Column HOLYOKE the Parades, participants Sun The Sun is published every Friday by Turley Publications, Inc., 24 and spectators Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax By Joan E. B. (413) 289-1977. Coombs PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO arades arrive in all KEITH TURLEY shapes and sizes President Pas each proces- sion publically celebrate INTERIMEDITOR EDITOR a holiday, a significant GregoryMichael A. Ballway Scibelli [email protected] day, or an event. The fanfare shows appreci- STAFF WRITER ation whether it’s per- Peter Spotts [email protected] formed miles high in the sky with an air- craft flyover, or winding through hometown’s ADVERTISING SALES streets, or performed by imaginative children Wendy Delcamp playing parade in backyards. [email protected] Every parade has participants who are SPORTS EDITOR members and contributors. They march in Greg Scibelli bands, groups, carry banners, ride on floats, [email protected] and drive vehicles! Many hours of sacrificial SOCIAL MEDIA work is given behind the scenes making sure Guest Column that the upfront participants and their displays @ The Holyoke Sun are successful. Parades happen so that spectators can Another favorite fragrant flower WEB enjoy seeing and hearing the day’s celebra- www.sun.turley.com tion. Each onlooker learns about the involve- t’s safe to say that peonies Mail order plants usual- in the ment and team spirit that an organization or a played a pretty important role in ly arrive bare root. These can community extends to put on the event. Imy childhood and what would GaRden be soaked in a bucket of water Due to the global pandemic of the turn out to be a blossoming love of overnight to rehydrate prior to www.turley.com COVID-19 virus, and its unique conta- horticulture. Because my birthday planting. When it comes time is in early June, we have numer- to plant, remember this: eyes Turley Publications, Inc. cannot gion-spread concerns, most or all holi- assume liability for the loss of day parades had to be cancelled worldwide. ous snapshots of yours truly blow- point up, roots point down! Eyes photographs or other materials Although this is extremely disappointing to all ing out the candles with a bouquet should end up no more than submitted for publication. of frilly pink flowers in the back- two inches below the soil sur- Materials will not be returned who watch and appreciate parades with bands except upon specific request and banners, twirlers and dancers, floats and ground. My mom still has the two Roberta face; any deeper than that and when submitted. McQuaid boats, community emergency response vehi- original plants growing near her Turley flowers may be sacrificed. Get Publications cles, national and local clubs, religious groups porch, and they date back to her Columnist your plants off to a good start by and civic associations. grandmother who grew them in the watering occasionally until the Especially over holiday weekends, many 1930s. Although the flowers fall into the ground freezes. Once it does, a light mulch families living in small towns travel to cities, old-fashioned category, they continue to be can be applied over the peonies to prevent A Quote to visit family. For decades a young family popular in modern gardens because of their them from being heaved out of the ground drove hundreds of miles for memory-making fragrance and form, not to mention their during periods of freeze and thaw. OF NOTE times with grandparents and great grandpar- longevity. Here are some tips to keep your ents, aunts, uncles, and cousins who lived in peonies thriving for years to come. Fertilizing and watering “People often say Pittsburgh, PA. Back-yard cookouts. Games. Peonies fertilized at planting time that motivation Giggles. Yesteryear stories, and always remi- Planting require no additional food until the follow- niscing about when the adults were young and Peonies are best planted in the fall, ing fall. Bear in mind that too much nitro- doesn’t last. how they marched and played instruments in September or October in our area. This gen will encourage lots of leaves but few Well, neither Pittsburgh’s huge city-street parades. timing will give the plants an opportunity roots and flowers. For that reason choose a does bathing – That was then. This is now a new normal. to develop a healthy stand of feeder roots fertilizer that is lower in nitrogen than the that’s why we Parades--although on a much smaller before the ground freezes. Choose a location other nutrients. After the third season fertil- recommend it scale-- are thankfully happening today. that receives six or more hours of sun a day. ize after blooming, as well as in the fall. An Consider the applause, cheering and Don’t skimp on the size of the planting hole; established peony is drought resistant, but if daily.” hope-filled music playing nationwide in one that measures a foot and a half deep spring rains are scarce, a weekly watering hospital corridors as recovered COVID-19 by two and a half feet wide will sustain the will promote good flowers. Zig Ziglar patients parade toward exit doors to re-enter plant for many years. If your soil is average, the outside world and re-join their awaiting the addition of a balanced fertilizer may Staking motorcade of family and friends! be all that is necessary at planting. Soils Heavy peony flowers, especially the Reflect about the recent aircraft flyovers that are lean should be improved prior to old-fashioned types, will no doubt bow honoring medical front-line workers and all planting by amending the hole with roughly down to the ground in the wind and rain Letters to the hospital crews by flying over municipal hos- equal parts good soil and aged compost or unless staked. I usually pick some for the pital sites! Think about the recent Memorial manure. Peonies prefer a pH of 6.0-7.0, a vase in the bud stage in an attempt to avoid Editor Policy Day flyover and the high-sky parade honoring wide enough range to accommodate most this task, but nevertheless it makes the plant and recognizing our greater Pioneer Valley home garden situations. If your soil is more nice and tidy and should be accomplished. Letters to the Editor acidic than that, bring up your pH by adding have a maximum of 350 See PARADES, page 5 lime. See GARDEN, page 5 words. 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GARDEN, from page 6 Poetry Corner Middle-weight bamboo stakes insert- ed into the ground on the outer edge of Time…Too Soon – Eternity the plant cut to three-quarters its height, work well. Run two rows of twine or jute If the World could speak at one third and two thirds up the bam- And man could listen in meek boo, respectively. Simply start by tying Hearts would be happy and free. a knot on one stake, wrapping around the Yes, the World and its creatures… Be next and tightening as you go. If green Are looking at us – Encyclical destruction bamboo and jute are used the staking And our time will depart soon… deduction. will hardly be visible, especially if you It will not being the Us leaving don’t tighten so much that it looks unnat- It will be the Earth leaving us. ural. The Earth speed up beyond change The Earth has told us what you done Diseases Your time is up my friend One year my peony buds wilted and But you not mine or the creatures dried up just prior to bloom. The culprit Brought the end. was botrytis. Good hygiene can reduce I must move on, I can’t reverse what you done. the risk of this fungus invading your gar- Scientist have told the facts den. Each fall simply cut the stems of Alarming Truths – herbaceous peonies down to the ground. You forgot others and the laws – Too aloof Haul them off to the trash, don’t com- Keeping you balanced. post. If watering is necessary, do so early You set bad example for each generation in the morning and water at the plant’s Only few had caring compassion… base rather than overhead to keep foli- I wish I could say it can be reversed age dry. Any stems that show signs of Roberta McQuaid graduated from And that is up to you. wilting should be cut away and thrown the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at You forgot every right – Equal responsibilities too. in the trash as well. Disinfect clippers in the University of Massachusetts. For the Your contribution has fallen short, between cuts. last 28 years, she has held the position You know when greatness falls. My mom is anxious to share her of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Cherish moments call to action grandmother’s plants. No doubt I will be Village. She enjoys growing food as well You are a steward of TRUTH doing some dividing come September. as flowers. Have a question for her? Why didn’t You have reverence I look forward to having a few of these Email it to [email protected] with For others Earth creatures needs… family heirlooms in my garden for my “Gardening Question” in the subject Start again… With good deeds. girls to cherish as I did. line. And just pray… Your today.

celebrating life events. Caravanning retired civil servant. Enthusiastic observ- Yes: wellsprings of overflowing PARADES, from page 4 cars honked their horns over highways, ers rose from their lawn chairs! They saw gratitude seep when well-wishers parade military veterans who fought during wars through streets, and around neighbor- cars, motorcycles, a K-9 police car, and love. and paying the highest price for our free- hoods for anniversaries, birthdays, a fire engine drive by! Then as a fina- Parades are fun to participate in. It’s doms! Mother’s Day, and for 2020’s school and le, a police car’s loud speaker boomed a privilege to contribute to and to observe Parades are heartwarming. They college graduations! “Happy Birthday!” As it passed- a sin- the actions of love, honor and celebra- bring overflowing gratitude trickling Recently a family sat social-dis- gle, lone person could be seen--waving tion. It’s especially meaningful when down our cheeks. tanced, in the open-air of a grandparent’s from a wheelchair, in that area’s empty others enthusiastically join in from their During past spring months, motor- backyard. Suddenly, about a neighbor- parking lot. Although momentary, for vehicles, and outside porches. And, yes- cade parades with balloons, banners, hood away, a horn-honking motorcade spectators that precious memory will last even jump up from lawn chairs as parade streamers and well-wishers have been began honoring a resident--an apparently a lifetime. participants and spectators.

From The Front ◗ together. The club is called the Future from page 1 decried the re-zone proposal, saying it TEACHERS, from page 1 Teachers club and although it will CITIZEN, goes against the city trying to encour- only be offered in High School at first, The properties, owned by Michael J. age economic development of the area. ant.” Curran said. “It’s a really posi- Curran expressed her hope for it to be Kane of East Longmeadow, hopes to sell There have been numerous planning tive and rewarding career and there has established in Middle Schools one day. the parcels at some point for development, proposals to try and bring businesses to been a lot of negative light on teachers Curran said the event was a success. and opposes the zone change. Northampton Street between the Lynch recently, I think this ceremony will help “Now that it’s established, I hope Fitzgerald’s request to change the School and entrances to Interstate 91. encourage future teachers as well as it grows,” said Curran. “We need more properties to residential is because he, and Several different project proposals have building incentive to other students to teachers and students from Holyoke to the 37 other residents who signed his peti- failed at the Planning Board or city coun- pursue this career.” Curran feels that if be teachers in Holyoke.” tion, believe business development would cil levels for votes. student athletes can be honored in this The students who signed this year’s hurt the stormwater runoff in the area. One of Kane’s properties as along way then future teachers can as well letter includes Michael R. Lukasiewicz A hearing on the matter was sched- the on-ramp to the highway. There is also and deserve to be. attending Springfield College, Rashel uled in February, but Kane said he an access to Route 141 heading toward In addition to the signing ceremo- Mateo attending Westfield State received no notification of the hearing. Easthampton. ny the high school is putting together University, Felicity Ortiz attending While the city council ultimately rules An attorney for Fitzgerald and the an after-school club to highlight the Holyoke Community College, Jose on any zone changes, they are sent to the petitioners said the business designation education career and build excitement Pacheco attending Elms College, Planning Board for a public hearing and dated back to the 1950’s, but he believed for it as a career. High School teach- Victor Rodriguez Jr. attending Holyoke a recommendation from the board. The residential was the most appropriate zon- er Dana Altshuler is working with Community College, and Jeyleen Ordinance Committee would then eval- ing for the properties. middle school teachers, and a UMass Troche-Rivera attending Holyoke uate the request themselves and make a The hearing was closed with no fur- graduate to put the after-school club Community College. recommendation to the full body of the ther arguments and the Board will be dis- city council. cussing the proposal again on June 9 at Kane’s attorney, John Driscoll, 5:30 p.m. which has been providing academic from page 1 BEE, tutoring and mentoring for over 12 years espadrilles, capybara, epidemiologist, to Holyoke school age children free of from page 1 the Effects of Gender on Their Work, and concierge. State Representative charge. BOOK, McFarland, 1996). After her retirement Aaron Vega was the emcee of the event Homework House serves chil- research into personal correspondence in the summer of 2015, she was final- and Dale Desmarais was the entertain- dren, ages 6 – 12, from the Holyoke during wartime and into the lives of sup- ly able to focus all her energies on this ing host. Public Schools. Since its beginning, it port soldiers in WWII. book. Peoples Bank was the Bee’s Knees has offered free tutoring and mentoring. Rebecca Daniels, a university pro- Please pre-register by going to Sponsor of the event. Pennyfarthing Today, it offers services from three fessor for many years, has also had a https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regis- Investment Management, Health different locations in Holyoke. vital, creative career in theatre. Her ter/tZwkdOCurjorHNR7vIpeaKzJ2MEc_ New England, and Holyoke Gas & Tutors, many who are volunteers from groundbreaking book on women direc- YTeNwYY. You will receive a confirma- Electric were Bee-Keepers Sponsors. local colleges and the community, tors and the effects of gender on their tion email with a link that will allow you InThree Consulting, Holyoke Rotary provide individualized instruction to work is currently still in print (Women to join the event at the scheduled time Club, bankESB, Moriarty & Primack, strengthen children’s educational learn- Stage Directors Speak: Exploring from your computer or mobile device. Egan, Flanagan & Cohen, Marcotte ing and retention. During the Covid pan- Ford, Mountain View Landscapes demic, tutoring is continuing virtually. & Lawncare, Bresnahan Insurance, To find more information about Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, the organization or to make a donation, THOMPSON, from page 1 Principal and Turnaround Principal. Ms. and Florence Bank were also sponsors please visit HomeworkHouseHolyoke. Thompson comes to HPS from her most of the event. org, email Suzanne Boniface at sboni- the Southbridge Public Schools as an recent role as Co-Principal of Amherst This annual event is one of the [email protected], or English Language Arts teacher and over Regional Middle School. She earned major fundraisers for the organization call her at 413-265-1017. the course of her 11 years there, Ms. her Bachelor’s degree in English from Thompson assumed a variety of lead- the University of Massachusetts and ership positions - Instructional Data her Master’s degree in Education from PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER Coach, Academic Dean, Associate Worcester State University.

The Holyoke Sun • MAY 29, 2020 • 5 ◗ In The News MassWildlife celebrates Endangered Species Day REGION - MassWildlife recognized Endangered carry out some of the conservation work needed to pro- falcon cameras. Species Day on May 15 and celebrates in conjunc- tect and restore rare wildlife, plants and the habitats on • MassWildlife’s Herpetologist is continuing a spot- tion with the 30th anniversary of the Massachusetts which their survival depends. ted turtle radio tracking project with several partner Endangered Species Act (MESA). Over the years, many A sampling of some of MassWildlife staff’s spring organizations. 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By Gregory A. Scibelli [email protected]

HOLYOKE – The execu- tive board for the Tri-County Baseball League has made the decision to cancel the 2020 season despite considering playing a bit later schedule in the summer. Last Wednesday, the board announced their decision fol- Wilbraham Funeral Home lowing a meeting of the league. always brings a competitive Karl Oliveira, who runs group to the field. the St. Joseph’s team in the league as well as serves as the league’s secretary and treasur- er, made the announcement PeoplesBank would have been going for its eighth consecutive playoff in the form of an email to the title. The Bankers have been the top team in the league for a long time league’s returning players and with powerful hitting and a dedicated pitching staff. File photos coaches. “The Executive Board of the TCL voted 4-0 not to move forward to play baseball for this year’s season,” said Oliveira. “The 2020 season for the TCL has been officially canceled.” Due to the concerns set forth by the COVID-19 pan- demic and the way the league is situated, the league cited a vast number of factors in mak- ing the decision to cancel the season. The league cited player, coach, umpire, and fan safety as the top priorities. Further, the league stated the safety of extended families in making the decision. Expanding, Oliveira cited certain fields would not have concessions stands or restrooms open to the public, St. Joseph’s has always been a top rival for PeoplesBank and a mainstay in the league based out of Palmer. See TRI-COUNTY, page 8

State cancels American Legion baseball for 2020 London showcase postponed REGION – American Organization memos regarding means that those baseball teams Legion state department chair- the national baseball program that wish to continue playing by Basketball Hall of Fame man Richard Paster issued a for the 2020 season are retract- 2020 season baseball shall be statement about the cancellation ed and replaced by the follow- participating in a sporting event SPRINGFIELD – “Unfortunately, the unknown of the 2020 season: ing. not sponsored, nor endorsed in The Naismith Memorial combination of health, safe- It is with deep regret that 2. The American Legion any manner by The American Basketball Hall of Fame ty, international travel regula- I inform you that the National National Organization has Legion National Organization announced today the inaugu- tions and the economic via- Organization has decided to canceled all 2020 season’s and/or The Department of ral Basketball Hall of Fame bility for all parties involved cancel the 2020 Season effec- Regional Tournaments and Massachusetts, but sponsored London Showcase original- has required us to postpone tive immediately due to the con- The American Legion World and endorsed solely by the ly scheduled for December this highly anticipated event tinuing events resulting from Series and the Department of group the team is named. 6, 2020 has been postponed at The O2. We look forward the COVID-19 pandemic. Massachusetts hereby cancels 5. Any baseball team that due to the COVID-19 pan- to hosting a fantastic event in The American Legion all Department Tournaments. continues play in the 2020 sea- demic. The event was expect- 2022.” National Organization is imple- 3. Concurrently, The son sponsored by the group the ed to feature Marist College The Basketball Hall menting the following direc- American Legion National team is named must understand vs. University of Maryland, of Fame London Showcase tives relating to The American Organization has shut down all that its team is not playing as Baltimore and University of will now take place Sunday, Legion National Organization sponsorship and all involve- an American Legion National Kentucky vs. University of December 4, 2022 at The national baseball program for ment in baseball for the 2020 Organization nor Department Michigan. O2 arena and will be tele- the 2020 season which the season and The Department of Massachusetts “registered” “As we navigate these vised domestically by ESPN Department of Massachusetts of Massachusetts hereby shuts baseball team nor is it playing unprecedented times, the / ABC. The event will remain hereby incorporates in its down its sponsorship and all in an American Legion National Basketball Hall of Fame has a part of the Kentucky and instructions for all Post and involvement in baseball for the or Department of Massachusetts remained vigilant in placing Michigan three-year series, Outside Sponsored teams in 2020 season. Organization baseball program. health and safety above all now facing-off in Ann Arbor Massachusetts: 4. This shutdown of all 6. The complete cancel- else,” said John L. Doleva, in 2021, London in 2022 and 1. Any and all previous sponsorship and all involvement lation of the 2020 American President and CEO of the Lexington in 2023. Basketball Hall of Fame. 2020 American Legion National in baseball for the 2020 season See LEGION, page 8 See LONDON, page 8

The Holyoke Sun • MAY 29, 2020 • 7 ◗ Sports Submit senior athletes Valley Wheel looking for new players REGION – The Valley Wheel Over- still plans to play its season once bans By Gregory A. Scibelli still trying to collect info on every 30 Baseball League is seeking new play- on gatherings are lifted. The league is [email protected] team that would have been involved ers for the upcoming 2020 season. The built on comradery, fair play, and having in this spring’s season. league is seeking players ages 28 and up. a good time with friends. If interested The Turley Publications sports We hope to also publish action Players turning 28 this year are eligible. in trying out, go to www.valleywheel- department is looking to honor the photos of seniors from previous sea- However, only players 30 and older can baseball.com. The rules of the league senior athletes who have had their sons, though parents and coaches are pitch. The league plays 15 regular season and new player forms can be found on spring seasons cancelled by the coro- encouraged to send photos of seniors games with games being held mostly the site. For further information, you navirus pandemic. they would like to see published in on Sundays with a couple of weekday can contact the league’s commissioner, The senior features have already the upcoming editions of the paper. games thrown in the mix as well as a Jim Nason at [email protected] or started rolling out, but if you have All submissions can be made to special Mother’s Day Saturday game call him at (413) 433-4308. Tryouts will not seen your senior featured, we Sports Editor Gregory A. Scibelli in early May. However, due to the cur- be take place as soon as conditions are encouraged you to send photos and at [email protected]. In the sub- rent circumstances, the league sched- allowed, but new player applications are info on your son or daughter, and ject line, please identify the school ule has been pushed back. The league still being accepted. encourage you to contact their coach and sport you are writing in about. to speak with us. Senior athletes are also encouraged We have reached out to spring to write in to talk about the season coaches and athletic directors, but are that wasn’t. Sign-ups on hold for Quabbin League REGION – The Quabbin Valley The league is hopefully to begin play and winter of 2020. Over-30 Baseball League is seeking sometime in June or July. The season LONDON, from page 7 All fans who have purchased a new players for 2020 season. The league is 15 regular season games plus at least ticket to the 2020 Hall of Fame London has six teams, several with open roster one playoff game. A modified sched- The Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase will receive a full refund spots. ule is being worked on by league offi- London Showcase is one event in the automatically to the method used for Last year, the league voted to allow cials. Games are nine innings and metal Hall of Fame’s series of collegiate purchase within 14 business days. players age 28 and 29 to be able to join (BBCOR -3) or wood bats are allowed. events, which continues to grow in an During these unprecedented times it the league, though players under 30 are Fields locations are throughout Western effort to celebrate the game outside the may take longer for funds to credit not eligible to pitch. The cost of the Mass. museum walls. At this point in time, your account. Tickets for the 2022 league this season is $192. For return- For more information on the league, the Basketball Hall of Fame has not Hall of Fame London Showcase will ing and new players, sign-ups have been or if you are interested in registering, go cancelled or postponed any domestic go back on-sale for December 4, 2022 placed on hold until a determination has to https://www.quabbinvalleybaseball. collegiate events scheduled for the fall in January or February of 2022. been made on the season going forward. org/. The league is also in Facebook.

would not be able to be played until July tancing and the cleaning of equipment, as be out all of the money for the revised TRI-COUNTY, from page 7 at the earliest. He said with that time- well as sanitizing surfaces like benches schedule. including sani-cans. line, any setback would have been very and other dugout areas were also factors “To say we are disappointed, is an He said the rules from town-to-town restrictive to the schedule and could have considered in the cancellation decision. understatement,” said Oliveira. “This would also weigh heavily in the teams’ cost the league and its players a lot of He also cited sponsors. The league board knows how all of us feel about ability to get home fields for play. money. questioned whether sponsors, especially playing baseball, especially in a league “Some fields may allow you to play The Tri-County League has been those with limited or no business since that has been going since 1949.” on them some fields may not allow you typically a weekday league with just the outbreak would be able to contribute Tri-County still plans to hold its to play on them,” said Oliveira. a few weekend games. The National funding to the league. annual golf tournament. The TCL Golf One of the biggest factors in even Division, which was brought in using Among the costs, more than $5,500 Tournament on Saturday, October 3, at coming up with a modified schedule the defunct Full Count League did have for insurance, and there was no guar- Mill Valley Golf Links in Belchertown, is is the fluidity of the Commonwealth some weekend games, but also played antee if the league itself or somewhere still on for this year. There will be more of Massachusetts’ phased approach to many games during the week. else experienced an outbreak, would details on this event to follow in the com- re-opening the state. He said games Oliveira also said simple social dis- the league have to shut back down and ing weeks.

2020 baseball season program will season. team as that particular team is solely LEGION, from page 7 need to determine their rules, guide- 11. The Posts and/or other teams responsible for its decision as to any lines, schedules, insurance cover- that decide to have their own programs situation(s) as neither The American Legion National and Department of age, etc., for their own teams as nei- will need to determine what insurance Legion National Organization nor Massachusetts Organization baseball ther The American Legion National their teams need in order to play base- the Department of Massachusetts, its season means there is no American nor Department of Massachusetts ball in 2020; neither The American Athletic Committee, their staffs and/or Legion National or Department of Organizations will provide this assis- Legion National Organization nor the volunteers are not authorized to address Massachusetts Organization base- tance. Department of Massachusetts will pro- or help with any such teams situation(s). ball program “national or department 9. The American Legion National vide this assistance. 14. K&K Insurance will be advised rules,” nor are there “national or depart- Organization has already stopped col- 12. All baseball teams that paid that the Department of Massachusetts ment guidelines,” as there is no 2020 lecting, and subsequently returned to to The American Legion National has elected to cancel the 2020 season, American Legion national or Department all teams any and all national baseball Organization administrative fees shall that no teams have formed and that all of Massachusetts involvement. team fees to the respective teams and have these fees reimbursed to the teams premiums that have been collected thus 7. In other words, if an American the Department of Massachusetts will directly by the National Organization, far are to be forthwith refunded. The Legion Post or other type of spon- similarly return all Department registra- the Department of Massachusetts will Department of Massachusetts will have sored team has a 2020 season baseball tion fees as soon as practicable. have no involvement in such reimburse- no involvement in any such refunds. program, then that Post or other team 10. With the shutdown of the online ment. This is a sad day indeed for is having a team which is not autho- National American Legion Baseball reg- 13. All other situation(s) that may American Legion Baseball in rized, nor endorsed by The American istration portal, The American Legion arise during the 2020 baseball season in Massachusetts and marks only the sec- Legion National nor Department of National Organization has stopped which a Post or other type of sponsored ond time since 1926 that there will be Massachusetts Organization.” referring baseball teams to the K&K team that elects to have a 2020 baseball no Program, let’s hope life returns to 8. Those teams that conduct this Insurance portal for the 2020 baseball season is a situation for that particular normal in time for the 2021 season. The best of two worlds Whether you’re a digital reader who enjoys the ease of connecting with us online, or a print reader that prefers the feel of a publication in your hands – you can interact with many of our newspapers however you choose.

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8 • MAY 29, 2020 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Virtual walk to help those HCC Class of 2020 virtual with Parkinson’s disease celebration Aug. 20 BOSTON – The American will join fellow walkers from coast to Parkinson Disease Association coast. After an online celebration and HOLYOKE - Holyoke Community “HCC will also mark its 75th anni- Massachusetts Chapter is host- opening ceremony, participants in all College will recognize the Class of 2020 versary in 2021, so you can look for- ing the APDA Massachusetts Virtual four virtual events will walk separately, with a virtual celebration that will be ward to being part of what will be an Optimism Walk Sunday, May 31. but together in solidarity for the PD available for streaming beginning at noon extra-special ceremony for this historic One of four virtual Optimism community. on Thursday, August 20, 2020. milestone,” Royal said. Walks happening on the same day, the Due to social distancing, partici- “We’ll have special guests, a few “I know this is not how you envi- Massachusetts walk is part of a nation- pants will be encouraged walk on their surprises and a great time celebrating sioned the conclusion of your aca- wide series of Optimism Walks that own and share photos and comments you,” President Christina Royal said in a demic journey with HCC,” Royal said. mobilize and inspire people to step up using #OptimismWalk so together they May 8 email to students. “However, despite the detours this glob- and help put an end to Parkinson’s dis- can still be uplifted by a great sense of The video celebration, which is not al pandemic has presented the class of ease. community and camaraderie. a virtual commencement, will include 2020, I believe you possess the strength Participants in the APDA “Year after year our Optimism congratulatory remarks, student speech- and resilience to shine, and I promise Massachusetts Virtual Optimism Walk Walk has brought together friends, es, recognitions, music, and submissions you will be celebrated like no other grad- family and even strangers who are all from graduates. Prior to Aug. 20, each uating class in HCC history. Although in this fight together, and that doesn’t member of the Class of 2020 will receive your time as an HCC student is com- change with our virtual format - we a special surprise package in the mail ing to an end, remember that there is no are still in this together” said Kristin and be invited to host their own watch end to your relationship with Holyoke Stapleton, APDA Massachusetts parties on Aug. 20 or anytime after to Community College. You are now part Chapter president. “The funds raised share on social media using the hashtag of a community of 40,000 HCC alumni at our Optimism Walk helps APDA #HolyokeCC20. worldwide, and in your own backyard. provide much-needed support groups, More details will be released on the They will be your colleagues, future exercise classes designed specifically HCC website as they become available: classmates, business partners, and life- for people with PD, which includes hcc.edu long friends. HCC remains a part of you a wide array of virtual programming HCC had previously announced always.” we’ve adapted and created to keep peo- the cancellation of its tradition- “I am so impressed with each of ple supported, engaged and informed al Commencement on May 30 at the you and the resilience you have demon- while they need to stay at home.” MassMutual Center because of the strated in completing your studies. I hope To learn more and register for COVID-19 pandemic you will take advantage of every oppor- the APDA Massachusetts Virtual Instead, HCC will hold a traditional, tunity to celebrate - creatively, virtually, Optimism Walk, visit www.apdaparkin- in-person Commencement honoring both and eventually, in person - because you son.org/ma or call 800-651-8466. the Class of 2020 and 2021 on June 5, truly deserve it. I wish you the very best 2021. in these final days of the semester.”

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The Holyoke Sun • MAY 29, 2020 • 11 HOLYOKE – About 40 cars came down Pheasant The significance of the float is that Roger Reidy, Sr. Drive last Sunday afternoon and as vehicles went down used to build floats for the parade and on PeoplesBank’s and around the circle at the end honking, waving and 100th anniversary they built a multi-tier cake that Reidy turns 94 holding signs. Roger Reidy, Sr. turned 94 and waved opened and released a bunch of balloons, so his son, back and enjoyed seeing all the people that made a great Roger Reidy, Jr. made one for the birthday that he birthday for him. pulled behind his lawnmower at the birthday parade.

Roger Reidy, Sr. sits in the shade and waves to those who passed by for his 94th birthday parade, held last Sunday afternoon. Roger Reidy, Jr. drives a lawn mower with a float for his father. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com

Lynne Murphy, Carlene Morton, Sue Reidy, Dave Morton, and Katie Plasse watch the parade. The Dinn Bros. make an appearance.

K.T. and Marybeth Laliberte hold up their sign. Great grandchildren Maille and Myles McGee wave.

Bentley the dog and friendsparticipates in the birthday parade. Balloons lift off from a birthday float.

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