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SEE PAGES 12 & 13 A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Peck Neal lauds federal aid for Holyoke The Holyoke Public discuss the American Rescue ployment compensation, and Murphy a chance to determine project plan and the $72 million it’s small business credit initiative. what the city’s priorities are, Schools are also providing to Holyoke. While larger funds for to which he says he’s grateful receiving significant The $1.6 trillion plan out- these categories have been to have the opportunity and to move lines relief and aid for fami- created through the American chance to help to city spend funds from the lies and cities; giving econom- Rescue Plan Neal explained the money they receive, and do American Rescue Plan ic impact payments, child tax that with the money the city it well. forward credits, state and local fiscal gets and with guidelines “The package includes By Shelby Macri recovery funds, capital project based on the Community $5.3 billion of direct relief to By Shelby Macri [email protected] funds, homeowner assistance Development Block Grant pro- the state, couple that with an [email protected] funds and emergency rental gram; officials will be able to additional $2.6 billion and, I HOLYOKE – assistance, and business funds. use this money on multiple think when you add up all the HOLYOKE – The Congressman Richard Neal Like the employee retention problems and issues within the numbers it’s about $8.5 bil- Massachusetts School Building visited Holyoke last Friday to credit, paid leave credit, unem- city. This gives Mayor Terence lion directly to the common Association announced on wealth of Massachusetts,” Neal Apr. 14 that William R. Peck said. “For the City of Holyoke Middle School has been invited almost $32 million in direct to their eligibility period. and flexible aid, in addition The Holyoke Public $42 million for Holyoke Public Schools have worked with Schools. This is a big deal for the MSBA on multiple proj- me; I feel very strongly about ects over the years, including this issue, Holyoke Public inviting three other Holyoke Schools.” schools to their Accelerated Neal went to Springfield Repair program this past public schools and understands February, for roof replace- what it means to have upward ments. Currently the MSBA mobility and opportunities for board of Directors voted to the students, to give them a invite the Peck School to the chance to perform as well as Eligibility Period, which is the people know they can. first of eight modules. Neal said helping schools, Director of External with the determination and Affairs Maria Puopolo said a From left; City Councilors Rebecca Lisi, Todd McGee, Richard Neal, City Clerk Brenna Murphy McGee, Acting dedication of the city officials Mayor Terence Murphy, and Councilors Peter Tallman, and Mike Sullivan join the Congressman to talk. See PECK page 4 Photos by Shelby Macri See AID page 8

History in Holyoke: Kenilworth Castle KNIGHTS TAKE ON MUSTANGS By Pat Counter It belonged to E.C. Taft who building appeared immense Special to The Holyoke Sun was the founder of the Albion from the outside although it Paper Co. and was one of the contained only 12 rooms. enilworth. the very wealthiest men in Holyoke. Some say the exterior name breathes of The Tafts, at the time of the was a replica of the Gladstone Kknights in shining castle’s construction, lived in residence in England, but armor and damsels in distress. a palatial residence on the cor- others believe it was derived Kenilworth with its turrets and ner of Elm and Suffolk Streets. from many castles, including battlements, was the stuff of Kenilworth was to be their England’s Kenilworth. which fairy tales were made. summer home. The interior resembled a Until 1959, Holyoke’s The castle site originally German hunting lodge, which version of the famed English was a large farm that was with- was unique for this type of castle sat high on a hill off in the Northampton City limits. structure. The first floor con- Northampton Street command- Taft bought all the surround- sisted of a dining room, liv- ing a view of the Connecticut ing land, then built an artificial ing room and a kitchen in the River. knoll so his castle would sit rear. The three front rooms Construction on the castle, higher than surrounding land were elaboratey paneled and as it was known locally, began and buildings. He personally the ceiling of the reception early in 1894 and was com- supervised construction. As hall was not only paneled, but pleted late the following year. work progressed in 1895, the was also frescoed in beautiful patterns. Furnishings came from all over the world. Taft was a world traveler and he brought back mementos to fill the castle. Among them were oil paintings and marble statues, china from Austria, furniture from England and carpets from Turkey and Persia. Over the great fireplace hung a set of ancient Russian armor and in a nearby corner stood two nine- foot jousting lances from the English feudal period. One of the most beautiful sets of china came from England and was hand painted with pictures of English castles. Adrix Madera fights through the Monson defense for a shot. Holyoke defeated Monson in a matchup at home last week. More photos on Kenilworth Castle Submitted photo See KENILWORTH, page 5 page 9. Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com ◗ In The News OUTDOOR SERVICES El Corazón mural projects on display HOLYOKE – El Corazón / The Springfield. of the surrounding neighborhoods. El Heart of Holyoke Cultural Place keep- The three Storefront Installations Corazón/ The Heart of Holyoke aims ing project is opening the second phase have been produced under the artis- to develop spaces and places that are of public art installations for view next tic leadership of Shey Rivera Rios, reflective of the Center City communi- week! This phase of work includes with collaborating artists Madeline ty, celebrate cultural heritage, and pro- Large Scale Photo Banners on four Medina, Yadilette Rivera-Colón, and mote economic opportunity in the city. buildings along Main Street, a Panel Chelvanaya Gabriel. Rivera (pronouns: El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke Mural project on the corner of Sergeant they/them) is an interdisciplinary art- is possible through the generous sup- & Main Street, and two Storefront ist, arts administrator, and commu- port from community members in Installation Projects. nity organizer living in Providence, and outside of Holyoke who donated The artworks are being installed RI. Rivera was invited to be part of through the “Commonwealth Places” this week with three walking tours El Corazón project by the Advisory Crowdfunding Campaign in spring scheduled for the weekend of April 23 Committee of local community leaders 2020. The crowdfunding campaign and 24. Covid-safe, socially distanced spearheading this place-keeping proj- raised a total of $25,260, which was tours will take place on Saturday, April ect. In addition to creating and coor- matched with a $20,000 grant by the 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon and from 2 dinating the Storefront Installations, Massachusetts Development & Finance to 3 p.m. and on Sunday, April 25 from Rivera has advised the artist selection Agency (Mass Development). The City 2 to 3 p.m. process and has provided mentorship of Holyoke, the National Endowment Please register online to reserve a during the development of the artworks. for the Arts, Holyoke Local Cultural spot on a walking tour by Friday, April Two Storefront Installations Council, Mass Cultural Council, and 23: http://bit.ly/corazonwalkingtour are located at Nueva Esperanza, Inc our Artistic Director, The Center The Large Scale Photo Banners on Main Street, and one is located at for Design Engagement (CDE) are features work by four local artists: the Center for Design Engagement on key partners for this project. CDE • Michelle Falcón Fontánez is a Dwight Street. is a non-profit community & design multimedia Boricua artist and activ- Artists whose work are included in resource center in Holyoke, MA pro- ist from Holyoke, MA. She creates the storefront projects include: viding progressive design, innovative work in photography, film, theater, and • Chelvanaya “Naya” Gabriel is public art, and civic engagement, par- installation art. a visual artivist, multimedia story- ticularly in underrepresented communi- • Emma G Mesa-Melendez is an teller whose work is interwoven with ties. Key CDE personnel on this project artist who uses portraiture to depict social justice facilitation and communi- are Directors Joseph Krupczynski and social and historical subject matter and ty-building activities. Caryn Brause. The City of Holyoke’s celebrates national heroes that inspire • Dr. Yadilette Rivera-Colón is a Office of Planning & Economic social causes. native of Puerto Rico, a researcher, and Development (OPED) is the lead City • Dream Collective, an ever-evolv- an educator at Bay Path University. agency on this project. ing collective of trans/queer people Rivera-Colon combines traditional Other partners include Mass fighting for liberation for all, partic- practices with modern elements to cre- Development, Nueva Esperanza, ularly Black, Indigenous, trans/queer ate Vejigante masks that tell the stories Inc., Holyoke Gas and Electric, people of color through art and com- of her ancestors. the Member Organizations of the El munity initiatives. • Madeline Medina is an entrepre- Corazón Advisory Board including • Carmen (Yolanda) González, is neur that composes artworks made with Enlace de Familias, South Holyoke an artist, Holyoke native, and owner of artificial flowers. Neighborhood Association, One Creativity Events/Art. El Corazón / The Heart of Holyoke Holyoke Community Development The Panel Mural Project will fea- is a cultural place-keeping project cele- Corporation, Providence Ministries, ture the work of Frankie Borrero, a brating the Puerto Rican Cultural Area Holyoke Media, Paper City Clothing Puerto Rican artist born in New York of Holyoke. The project commissions Company, Radioplasma Podcast City, raised in Worcester, and now liv- public artworks, including banners, Holyoke - a Holyoke community media ing in Springfield. Borrero has also large-scale artworks, dynamic lighting, project, El Sol Latino, Holyoke Public St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, located at 34 worked with Centro Las Americas murals, food trucks, and art festivals on Schools, and the Puerto Rican Cultural Jarvis Avenue in Holyoke, has begun having in Worcester and Fresh Paint in Main Street, to reflect the vital culture Project. outdoor Sunday services in their parking lot. Up until Palm Sunday, the church had been exclusively holding services via Zoom. St. Peter’s has added the outdoor services to offer in-person worship while still observing HPS holding educator recruiting fair covid safety protocols. Visitors are welcome to come for an informal outdoor gathering HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Public Overview of Event colleagues. at 9:30 a.m. Sunday mornings; if there is Schools are holding our 7th Annual 4:30-5:15 p.m. General School Please register by visiting the fol- inclement weather the service will be Holyoke Public Schools Educator Information Sessions lowing link: https://lnkd.in/dvajH6Q canceled. The church continues to offer a Recruitment Fair on Thursday, April 5:15-6:30 p.m. 1:1 Interviews with We look forward to meeting zoom service on Thursday evenings that is 29 (virtually) from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Principals you on April 29. Please submit your then replayed on Sunday mornings. Please Principals and representatives from all Please upload your resume and be application ahead of time to the HPS see the website at stpetersholyoke.org for schools will be in attendance. prepared to interview with principals or Employment portal: https://lnkd.in/ more details. Submitted photos 4:00-4:30 p.m. Welcome and other district leaders, and meet future bW373NY.

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2 • APRIL 23, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Guest speakers brought in for “Spirit of Girls’ event HOLYOKE – Girls Inc. of the Valley She is widely credited for the original Actor Tequilla Whitfield made her to strengthen opportunities for girls and announces commitments from notable thinking, political courage, and relentless first leading role debut in two holiday improve the conditions in which all girls women for their 2021 Spirit of Girls persistence that led to the creation of the movies for TVone’s “A Royal Holiday” are growing up. Under Dr. Hull’s lead- event: Senator Elizabeth Warren, Former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. and “A Royal Family Christmas” star- ership, the Girls Inc. network is expand- NASA Astronaut, Dr. Cady Coleman, President Obama asked her to set up the ring Vivica A. Fox, Debbi Morgan and ing into new high-need communities Mount Holyoke College Leadership new agency to hold Wall Street banks Richard Lawson. She made her big and developing new partnerships with Fellow and Political Figure, Carmen and other financial institutions account- screen debut in the hit movie “Hidden schools to bring the proven Girls Inc. Yulín Cruz, Actress, Tequilla Whitfield, able, and to protect consumers from Figures” alongside Octavia Spencer and programming experience to more girls, WWLP Weeknight Anchor, Ciara financial tricks and traps often hidden in Taraji P Henson. She also appeared on ensuring that they have the resources and Speller, and Girls Inc. President & CEO, mortgages, credit cards and other finan- the Emmy and Golden Globe winning opportunities to thrive. Dr. Stephanie J. Hull. Along with spon- cial products. show on FX “Atlanta.” Recently she The audience will meet the girls sor, Wolf & Company, P.C., this event Former NASA Astronaut, Dr. Cady appeared on Netflix hit show “Teenage (virtually), and celebrate each girl as she will help Girls Inc. of the Valley raise Coleman is a former NASA Astronaut Bounty Hunters.” Some of her other tele- takes her place at the table. Girls Inc. $105,000 to support ongoing program and Air Force Colonel with more than vision credits includes FOX’s “Shots girls ranging in age from 7 to 17 are needs for girls in the Valley. 180 days in space, accumulated during Fired” and “The Resident.” excited to share their stories and experi- Girls Inc. of the Valley’s Spirit of two space shuttle missions and a six- Her passion for acting is like singing ences in Girls Inc. of the Valley programs Girls is usually held in-person at the month expedition to the International the blues at 3 a.m. in the jazz club. It with attendees. Fundraising will hap- Log Cabin, where a room of 500 people Space Station (ISS), where she acted as heals her heart and it feeds her soul. pen online before, during, and after the hear directly from Girls Inc. girls just the Lead Robotics and Lead Science offi- Weeknight Anchor Ciara Speller event, with the ambitious goal of raising how much their programs have impacted cer. Dr. Coleman is a vocal advocate for joined WWLP-22News in July of $105,000 to fund ongoing program needs them. They’ve had to leave their in-per- inclusion in STEM/STEAM fields and a 2017 as a multimedia journalist. Prior at Girls Inc. of the Valley. son events behind and opt for safer, virtu- sought-after speaker on a wide range of to her work at WWLP, Ciara received “We are so thrilled to have such al options, which is why this year’s Spirit topics. She recently co-anchored ABC a master’s degree in Journalism from strong, smart, and bold role models vol- of Girls event will be held 100% virtu- News Live’s coverage of the SpaceX Emerson College in Boston where she unteering to lend their voices to Spirit of ally. Attendees will still feel the familiar launch and the Mars Perseverance rover was awarded the Journalism Graduate Girls 2021” said Suzanne Parker, Girls sentiments of the traditional program as landing. Student Award. Ciara also attended Salve Inc. of the Valley’s Executive Director. they will hear directly from girls, staff, Mount Holyoke College Leadership Regina University where she obtained “Coupled with the stories of our girls, and notable celebrities, regarding the Fellow and Political Figure, Carmen a Bachelor of Arts degree in English staff, and community partners, we know importance of celebrating her place at the Yulín Cruz, will be a part of this year’s Communications and minored in Dance. attendees will leave Spirit of Girls feel- table. This year’s event will be held on Spirit of Girls event as well. Carmen A native of New Hampshire, Ciara was ing empowered and inspired. Please join Thursday, May 6 from 8 to 9 a.m. Upon Yulín Cruz is the author of El Poder está actively involved in New Hampshire pol- us virtually on May 6th as we celebrate registration, attendees will be provided en la Calle (Power is in the Street). In it, itics where she covered rallies during the her place at the table from the comfort of with an event link from Girls Inc. of the she writes about the struggles and expe- last presidential campaign. She also had your home.” Valley to participate virtually. riences of the people, and how reward- the opportunity to report from the 2017 Girls Inc. of the Valley aims to Girls Inc. of the Valley has received ing it can be to find their own power Presidential Inauguration in Washington. inspire all girls to see themselves as commitments from a variety of nota- to change society and to change the D.C. for WEBN-TV in Boston. leaders with the skills and capabilities to ble women throughout the communi- country. She has served as an advisor to Stephanie J. Hull is President and improve and influence their local com- ty, including Senator Elizabeth Warren. the then-Mayor of San Juan, Sila María CEO of Girls Inc., the national organi- munities. We hope folks will leave feel- Elizabeth is recognized as one of the Calderón, and then went on to advise zation that inspires all girls to be strong, ing enthusiastic about the next generation nation’s top experts on bankruptcy and the Speaker of the Puerto Rico House of smart, and bold. Girls Inc. delivers of leaders, who are already leading in the financial pressures facing middle Representatives, until finding her own life-changing programs and experiences their communities. class families, and the Boston Globe has path and deciding to run for office. In to more than 132,000 girls through a If interested, or have questions called her “the plainspoken voice of peo- 2008 she was elected Representative network of 80 local organizations across please contact Meghan Rothschild at ple getting crushed by so many predato- At-Large for the Puerto Rico House of the U.S. and Canada. Girls Inc. also (413) 218-4994 or meghan@chikmedia. ry lenders and under regulated banks.” Representatives. advocates for policy and culture change us.

HCC opens summer/fall registration Gary Rome joins HCC for ‘Drive to HOLYOKE – Registration is gate exposure. For example, masks and now open for summer and fall classes social distancing will be required, on Change Lives’ fundraising campaign at Holyoke Community College, and campus class sizes will be smaller, and that includes approximately 400 classes we will continue to monitor the situa- HOLYOKE – Gary Rome, owner students struggle with non-academic that will meet on campus for in-person tion and be prepared to shift to remote of Gary Rome Hyundai in Holyoke, is challenges that can derail their educa- learning beginning Sept. 7. learning if necessary. However, we think partnering with the HCC Foundation on tions if left unaddressed – hunger, hous- Summer classes at HCC are being this is an important step on the return to a one-day campaign to raise money for ing insecurity, homelessness, affordable offered in both five-week and sev- normal life.” student support programs and scholar- healthcare, lack of access to technology, en-week formats: Summer Session To maximize available options for ships at Holyoke Community College. transportation, and childcare,” said Julie I begins June 6 and runs five weeks; students, HCC will continue to offer The “Drive to Change Lives” cam- Phillips, HCC coordinator of Alumni Summer Session II begins July 12 and multiple, flexible start dates during the paign is set for Tuesday, April 27, and Affairs and Annual Giving. “The runs five weeks; HCC’s full summer fall 2021 semester: Full fall semes- will run a full 24 hours, from 12:01 a.m. COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated session runs for seven weeks, with class- ter classes start Sept. 7 and run for 14 to midnight at hcc.edu/drive many of those obstacles. We created es starting June 7 and June 8. weeks; Fall Start II classes being Sept. The goal of the campaign, which ‘Together HCC’ to bring attention to With the exception of some courses 27 and run for 12 weeks; Fall Start III continues the “Together HCC” initiative these issues and help students through in a few specific academic areas, most classes begin Oct. 27 and run for seven started last year, is to raise money for these tough times.” summer classes are being offered fully weeks. student support programs and increase The HCC Foundation launched online or in a blended remote format (a “Students can choose from all of awareness about the issues that can “Together HCC: A Campaign for combination of scheduled virtual class the available class modalities as well as impede student success. Caring” in March 2020 to build moral meetings and online course work). start dates to create a schedule that best Rome has pledged a donation support for the college community For the fall 2021 semester, however, meets their individual needs,” Hudgik challenge of $10,000 once the cam- during a time of increasing uncertainty HCC plans to add at least 400 classes said. paign’s goals are met: secure 150 new while also raising money for students across the curriculum that will meet on To help prospective students donors and 1,000 social media com- experiencing financial distress due to campus at least part time for in-person make informed decisions, the HCC ments, likes, or shares using the hashtag the pandemic. instruction, with many meeting as much Admissions office is holding weekly #TogetherHCC. As part of the campaign, members as 100 percent in person. HCC will also virtual information sessions on the fol- “ ‘The ‘Drive to Change Lives’ of the HCC community – students, staff, continue to offer fully online classes and lowing Tuesdays from noon - 1 p.m.: campaign is about making a difference,” faculty, alumni, relatives and college blended remote classes for students who April 20, April 27, May 4, May 18 and said Rome. “I hope my $10,000 chal- friends – were asked to use the hashtag might be more comfortable with those May 25; as well as Tuesday, May 11, lenge will shine a light on this import- #TogetherHCC to share stories and options. from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. ant institution and all it does for our images on social media that demonstrat- “As more residents of To register for one of these live region, and that it will encourage others ed the resilience of the college commu- Massachusetts are able to be vaccinated Zoom information sessions with an to make it a habit to give to HCC.” nity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. throughout the spring and summer, we HCC Admissions counselor, please go The one-day campaign has the The campaign raised $40,000 for expect that the spread of COVID-19 to: hcc.edu/visit-campus potential to unlock more than $100,000 the Student Emergency Fund and was will be greatly reduced by fall,” said For more information on HCC in matching donations from HCC alum- selected as a finalist for a national Mark Hudgik, director of Admissions. classes or to enroll, please visit hcc.edu/ ni and friends, which would put twice Bellwether award. “We will still be taking steps to miti- admission or call 413-552-2321. that much money into three areas that “For 75 years, HCC has been directly support HCC students: the changing lives, paving the way for President’s Student Emergency Fund; generations of learners in western Pre-K program still has openings available the Thrive Student Resource Center and Massachusetts and beyond,” Phillips HOLYOKE – Please call the Council-operated PreK. HPS offers Food Pantry; and scholarships. said. “On April 27, ‘Together HCC: Enrollment Center at 413-534-2000 to free preschool in the Donahue, E.N. The biggest challenge dona- Drive to Change Lives’ will enable all learn about where space is available. White, Kelly, McMahon, Metcalf, tion comes from HCC alumna Peg of us to come together to celebrate and You can then enroll your child online at Morgan, and Sullivan schools. To apply Wendlandt ’58 and her husband Gary support the school where so many stu- enrollholyoke.com. for the Preschool lottery for SY21-22, Wendlandt, who have pledged to match dents and alumni have found their call- We offer a variety of programs students must be a minimum of 3 years every individual gift up to $1,000, dollar ing.” such as part day, full day, dual lan- old on or before September 1, 2021, for dollar, up to a total of $100,000. To donate, please visit: hcc.edu/ guage, and Valley Opportunity and be a resident of Holyoke. “On any given day, many of our drive.

The Holyoke Sun • APRIL 23, 2021 • 3 ◗ In The News Community College presidents: No vaccine mandate HOLYOKE – In a joint statement, Association of Community Colleges. of this moment, HCC does not have are not contemplating COVID-19 vac- the presidents of all 15 community col- For the fall 2021 semester Holyoke such a policy for students who elect to cine mandates at this time,” the joint leges in Massachusetts said that none Community College, for one, is offering take in-person classes in the fall. Since statement from the community college of their colleges will require students, some 400 classes across the curricu- the beginning of the pandemic, we have presidents concludes. “It is essential that faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 lum that will meet on campus at least followed health and safety guidelines we meet the needs of all of our students, vaccination beore returning to campus part time for in-person instruction, with established by the Centers for Disease who are often from the communities hit for in-person classes, although vaccina- many meeting as much as 100 percent Control and the state Dept. of Public hardest by this pandemic and facing dis- tions will be strongly encouraged. in person. HCC will also continue to Health, in consultation with our legal proportionate access to the COVID-19 “Now that all Massachusetts resi- offer fully online classes and blended counsel, and we will continue to do so vaccine. And now, it is more important dents 16+ are eligible to access appoint- remote classes for students who might going forward. “ than ever to prioritize equity, and creat- ments, we strongly urge our students, be more comfortable with those options. Most classes at HCC have been ing additional barriers for our students employees, and all in our college com- “We are aware that some residen- meeting online or remotely since the would go against our critically import- munities to receive a COVID-19 vac- tial colleges have announced vaccine pandemic started in March 2020. ant mission of open access for all.” cination as soon as they are able,” the mandates for students before they return “Considerations for the fall semes- The full statement from the 15 presidents said in the statement released to campus,” HCC president Christina ter continue to develop and are subject community college presidents in Tuesday through the Massachusetts Royal said in a separate statement. “As to change, but the community colleges Massachusetts is attached. Homework House to host HCC Foundation scholarship annual adult spelling bee deadline Friday, April 16 HOLYOKE – It’s time to grab your to ‘cheat’, ‘phone a friend’, or as a ‘life- HOLYOKE - The deadline to osity, and we are so grateful for their dictionaries and to spell success for line’ during the Bee. The more pledges apply for a Holyoke Community continued belief in HCC students and Holyoke children! The Sixth Annual they raise, the more cheats a team can College Foundation scholarship for our mission.” Adult Spelling Bee to benefit Homework buy. The winning team gets a trophy and the 2021-2022 academic year is Applicants only need to fill out a House will be held on Thursday, April bragging rights as the best spellers in Friday, April 16. single online form to be automatically 29 at 6:30 p.m. online over Zoom and Holyoke. There will also be prizes for More than $245,000 in awards is matched with the scholarships they are YouTube Live. This annual event is one the best team costume and the best team available for incoming, continuing and most qualified to receive. There are of the major fundraisers for Homework name. The evening is destined to be a transferring HCC students through scholarships for new students, current House which has been providing free smash hit! more than 150 different scholarships. students and students transferring to academic tutoring and mentoring for 15 Peoples Bank is the Bee’s Knees Students must be currently other institutions, scholarships based years to school age children in Holyoke. Sponsor of the event. Additional spon- enrolled at HCC or have been accept- on financial need, scholarships for stu- This year, Homework House is join- sorship opportunities and team registra- ed for the upcoming academic year to dents in specific majors, scholarships ing with The Spelling Bee Company tion are now available. be eligible for scholarships, which are for residents of certain communities, from Los Angeles to create a virtual Homework House serves children, awarded through the HCC Foundation, and scholarships that recognize aca- event that is a spelling bee, pledge-a- ages 6 – 12. Since its beginning, it HCC’s nonprofit fundraising corpora- demic achievement. thon, and comedy show all rolled into has offered free tutoring and mentor- tion. For the 2020-2021 academic year, one. Ten teams of enthusiastic spellers ing. During the pandemic, it continues “Now more than ever, as more the HCC Foundation awarded scholar- will gather on the virtual stage along its services virtually. Tutors, many who students and families face finan- ships to more than 200 students. with The Spelling Bee Company. The are volunteers from local colleges and cial insecurity due to COVID-19, To view scholarship opportuni- professional performers and comedians the community, provide individualized scholarships are essential to help- ties and begin the application process, from the Spelling Bee Company will instruction to strengthen children’s edu- ing students succeed,” said Amanda please go to: www.hcc.edu/scholar- keep the spellers on their toes and the cational learning and retention. Sbriscia, vice president of Institutional ships. laughs coming as the evening’s emcees To register for a sponsorship or to Advancement and executive director Questions should be directed to and Spelling Bee judges. register a team, please email Suzanne of the HCC Foundation. “Amid this the HCC Foundation office at 413- Each team will gather pledges in Boniface at sboniface@homeworkhouse- challenging year, our donors have 552-2182, or email the scholarship advance of the event that they can use holyoke.org or call her at 413-265-1017. responded with extraordinary gener- team at [email protected]. Museum to host Press Club scholarship deadline extended trivia contest AGAWAM – Deadline for The memory of a chief photographer for tic aptitude and overall achievement Valley Press Club Scholarships for the Springfield Newspapers, is for as measured by an applicant’s high HOLYOKE – From May 2 through students who are interested in pursu- students planning careers in photo- school transcript, class rank, academ- May 5, Wistariahurst will host an online ing a career in journalism, has been journalism. ic awards, SAT scores and extracur- trivia contest curated by Wistariahurst extended to Friday, May 7. • The Rhonda Swan Memorial ricular activities. intern, Alex Santiago. Come learn more Scholarships available are: Scholarship, established in memory Scholarship applications are about activist Carlos Vega and the Latinx • The Valley Press Club of the award-winning journalist, edi- available at www.ValleyPressClub. history of Holyoke in this new trivia Scholarships, funded by contributions tor and author, is for students who are com. Applications may be sent by event! The contest is free to enter and fun and dues to the Press Club, are for underrepresented, in the Springfield, mail to Noreen Tassinari, VPC prizes will be awarded. Registration is students planning careers in print, Mass. area, planning careers in jour- Scholarship Chair, Eastern States required at www.Wistariahurst.org. online or broadcast journalism. nalism. Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, Participants are invited to explore • The Republican Scholarship, • The Al Jaffe Scholarship, fund- West Springfield, MA 01089 or elec- a PowerPoint presentation and play an funded by The Republican, is for stu- ed by Mr. Jaffe, the Valley Press tronically to NTassinari@TheBigE. online trivia game related to “The Carlos dents living within the newspaper’s Club’s first scholarship recipient in com. The deadline for submissions is Vega Collection of Latino History in circulation area who are planning 1964, who retired in 2015 as vice now May 7. Over the course of five Holyoke.” The PowerPoint and the trivia careers in print journalism. president of talent negotiation and decades, The Valley Press Club has game will be available both in English and • The 22News Scholarship, fund- production recruitment at ESPN, presented over $130,000 in scholar- in Spanish and will be posted on www. ed by WWLP-22News is for students is for students planning careers in ships to eligible students. Wistariahurst.org from Sunday, May 2 planning careers in broadcast journal- broadcast journalism or sports jour- The Valley Press Club consists through Wednesday, May 5. A link to the ism. nalism. of active and retired journalists and trivia contest and to the award ceremony • The Edward J. Malley Jr. Primary emphasis is placed on public relations professionals from will be sent out to all who register. Memorial Scholarship, established in career goals, writing ability, scholas- corporate and nonprofit organizations.

from page 1 gram rules, forming a school building Project Team. The project for Peck work on the William R. Peck School.” PECK, committee and submitting the member- School hasn’t been disclosed yet but Executive Director Jack McCarthy said. school project within the district was dis- ship to the MSBA for acceptance, giv- Holyoke has 270 day after Apr. 14 to “We look forward to our continued part- cussed and had received favorable action ing a summary of the district’s current complete all of the previously mentioned nership with the District as it enters the by gaining an invite to the first step of maintenance practices, a certification of requirements. During this 270-day period Eligibility Period.” the grant program. The MSBA’s web- a design for the proposed project that’s the MSBA will work with the district While the district is working on site breaks down the process into eight agreed upon with the MSBA, confirma- to determine it financial and communi- the 270-day Eligibility Period require- parts starting with an extensive eligibility tion of community authorization and ty readiness to enter the MSBA Capital ments, residents can also keep in mind period, once the school is invited a 270- funding to proceed, and the execution of Pipeline. that the roof projects for the E.N. day period is initiated in order for the the MSBA’s standard Feasibility Study A press release from the MSBA White Elementary School, Lt. Clayre Holyoke district to complete certain pre- Agreement. outlines the next few steps for the Peck P. Sullivan School, and Maurice A. liminary requirements. This last step will establish a pro- school, and that the MSBA will work Donahue Elementary School are antici- Some of the requirements include cess for the district to be reimbursed for with local officials to ensure the best pated to start during the summer of next the district completing an Initial eligible expenses; if the district moves outcome for the district’s students. “The year and conclude that fall. There will be Compliance Certification showing the beyond the Eligibility Period they’ll Eligibility period is a critical step in the a lot of activity with the schools in the district’s understanding of the grant pro- move on to the second module of the MSBA’s process of evaluating potential district very soon.

4 • APRIL 23, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ COVID-19 testing at HCC extended through June HOLYOKE – Even though infection 303 Homestead Ave. parking lot H. There will be signs and Turnaround time for results is typically rates have been dropping and vaccina- Wait times for tests are not nearly as parking attendants on site to manage the four days or fewer. tions are becoming more readily avail- long as they used to be, according to site flow of traffic. More information on all of the Stop able, free “Stop the Spread” COVID-19 administrators, with only a handful of The HCC testing site is open the Spread test sites across the tate can testing at Holyoke Community College vehicles lined up at the busiest times. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and be found at: https://www.mass.gov/ has been extended through June 2021, HCC has been serving as a “Stop the Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.; and info-details/stop-the-spread according to the Holyoke Board of Spread” drive-through testing site since Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 7 Please Note: Testing may sometimes Health. last summer to help reduce the spread of p.m. be cancelled due to inclement weather. Drive-through testing at HCC is con- COVID-19. Testing is free to all Massachusetts Be sure to visit the Holyoke Board of ducted six days a week in parking lot H Drivers are asked to enter the cam- residents, and conducted on a first-come, Health website for up-to-date informa- near the western entrance to the Donahue pus from Homestead Avenue, turn left first-serve basis. There are no appoint- tion on cancellations: https://www.holy- Building on the college’s main campus, onto the Campus Road and proceed to ments and no referral is necessary. oke.org/departments/board-of-health.

Free virtual community COVID-19 Mall hosting special job fair town halls to by Baystate Health HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Mall is from their smart phone. Some business hosting a special “Get Hired!” job fair window signs may also indicate that SPRINGFIELD – The public is • Wednesday, April 28 – What featuring more than 50 businesses look- they have applications available inside. invited to participate in several free vir- You Need to Know About the COVID ing to fill more than 150 part- and full- o Beginning Monday, April tual Community COVID-19 Town Halls Vaccines, presented by Dr. Durane time positions. Available jobs vary and 26, select businesses at Holyoke Mall presented by Baystate Health in conjunc- Walker, internal medicine physician and will be added daily to Holyoke Mall’s will have a hiring table outside of their tion with Focus Springfield. infectious disease specialist at Baystate website holyokemall.com from a vari- entrance to conduct on site interviews The three informative Town Halls, Health. ety of tenants looking to fill open posi- on their date of choice. Interested including one presented in Spanish, will A Zoom participant Q and A will tions. Potential candidates can apply for applicants can visit holyokemall.com be held on April 20, April 22 and April follow each presentation with the com- everything from line cooks, operations for designated dates and times for this 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. munity invited to submit questions in associates, and retail sales associates opportunity. Among the many topics to be dis- advance. to general managers, specialty leasing Hiring Event Period cussed include how the vaccines work, Participants can join the Zoom representatives and cosmetic artists. • April 19 to May 2 differences between the vaccines, vac- webinars at their scheduled times at These positions will add to the more Businesses Hiring cine safety, what does it feel like to be focusspringfield.com/baystate-town-hall. than 3,000 jobs Holyoke Mall provides • 99 Restaurant & Pub vaccinated, how well you will be pro- Questions can be submitted at forms. within Holyoke and Hampden County. • 110 Grill tected, side effects, when you will be gle/TYoyvq2TQB81Tx79A. How to Apply: • American Eagle able to be vaccinated, how to sign up to In addition to Zoom, participants can • Online: Potential candidates can • Best Buy be vaccinated, how the vaccine is being also join by: simply visit Holyoke Mall’s job board • Champs distributed in your community, concerns • Watching Pubic Access TV online https://www.holyokemall.com/ • Christmas Tree Shops over fertility and pregnancy when getting Channel 12 jobs/ to review current available job • Forever 21 the vaccine, and more. • Calling in by phone (646-558- opportunities (new positions added • JCPenney • Thursday, April 22 – What 8656, use webinar ID: 818 9424 0568) daily). • Hannoush You Need to Know About the COVID • Streaming live through Facebook • In Person: Beginning today, • Hollister Vaccines: Fertility and Pregnancy, pre- or YouTube (connecting links may potential candidates can visit Holyoke • Holyoke Mall Specialty Leasing sented by Dr. Lauren Westafer, MPH, be found at their scheduled times at Mall and identify businesses that are • Macy’s MS, an emergency medicine physician at focusspringfield.com/baystate-town-hall hiring by spotting the special “Get • Old Navy Baystate Health, and Dr. Oscar Martinez, Closed captions available and all Hired!” Job Fair sign in the storefront • Round1 Bowling & Amusement an OB/GYN physician at Baystate programs will be recorded and available windows. Candidates can then scan • Yankee Candle Health. for on-demand viewing. the QR code on the sign, which will And more. bring them to Holyoke Mall’s web page For a list of available positions, job listing available positions. In many seekers can also visit https://www.holy- instances, candidates can link directly okemall.com/jobs/ where new posi- Mall hours expanding toward normal to an online application and apply right tions are updated daily. HOLYOKE – Effective Friday, April Close at 9:30 p.m. 23, 2021, Holyoke Mall will begin a • Sunday: phased expansion of its hours of opera- 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. tion: Missing child identified in Chicopee PHASE 1: “Given the steady increases in traf- CHICOPEE – On Wednesday, were called to the scene. Beginning April 23, 2021 fic we are seeing at Holyoke Mall, com- April 14, the Chicopee Police The victim was transport- • Monday – Saturday: bined with increased vaccination rollout, Department Underwater Response ed to the Hampden County Medical Open at 10 a.m. and pent-up customer demand for more Team was actively conducting a search Examiner’s Office, and has been • Thursday - Saturday: venues to be open earlier and later in of the Chicopee and Connecticut identified as Aiden Blanchard, 12, Close at 9 p.m. the day, we are excited to begin ramping Rivers as part of an ongoing search of Chicopee. This is an on-going (No change in current closing time back to regular operating hours in the and recovery operation for a missing investigation being conducted by the on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday in coming days,” said Lisa Wray, Marketing boy from Chicopee. Chicopee Police Department and the Phase 1) Director, Holyoke Mall at Ingleside. At 11:15 a.m., officers located Massachusetts State Police assigned • Sunday: Guests are reminded that restaurant a body in the water in between the to the Hampden District Attorney’s 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and entertainment venues may continue North End Bridge and Memorial Office. to offer extended hours into the evening Bridge. The Chicopee Police Detective Hampden District Attorney PHASE 2: and are encouraged to call ahead to con- Bureau and the Massachusetts State Anthony Gulluni offers his sympathies Beginning June 28, 2021 firm a specific venue’s hours of operation Police Detective Unit assigned to the to the Aiden’s family during this diffi- • Monday – Saturday: or visit the center’s online directory. Hampden District Attorney’s Office cult time.

Flagg’s health eventually failed rants. A pet cemetery complete with bought the building and grounds in 1959. KENILWORTH, from page 1 and he was confined to Kenilworth headstones on the Kenilworth grounds Money from the sale was funneled into until his death. By that time the castle testified to her fondness for animals. She an already existing trust fund which Mrs. The rooms were filled with oil had become so famous that mail would was by all accounts, a kind woman sepa- Flagg left to a cousin. Upon her cousin’s paintings, some of them by renowned reach the owner when addressed only to rated from the world. death, the money was distributed to the artists. Many of them were of scenes in William D. Flagg, Kenilworth, Mass. Lucretia Flagg died in the spring Massachusetts Society for thr Prevention Italy. There were also numerous 19th The Flaggs were childless, and after of 1957, and the Hadley Falls Trust Co. of Cruelty to Animals and Loomis house. century white marble statues. her husband’s death, Lucretia was left to became responsible for her estate. It The power company considered put- Kenilworth, in the fairy tale tradition preside over the fairy tale world of the was difficult to find a buyer and even- ting a power station on the land because had everything a castle needed. castle. She has been described by those tually many furnishings were bought the site extended to the river, and there Taft’s paper company eventually who knew her as a lovely warm woman by local business men and an antique was a pond above. The proposal howev- failed and with it his health. He sold the and a great lady. dealer in Bernardston. The contents of er was too expensive and the idea was Suffolk St. home and planned to reside A constant flow of tourists and tres- Kenilworth scattered. Some of the stat- discarded. The company next considered permanently at Kennilworth. He died in passers eventually created a problem for uary was bought by buyers from Turners moving its offices onto the property and 1897 only a week after moving into his Kenilworth’s tenant. Mrs. Flagg with- Falls. The great breakfront that was had made to see if the building could be dream castle. drew more and more and finally became in the dining room became the back- used in its plans. The study showed the On Oct. 30 of that year, his daughter a recluse permitting no-one on the bar at the former Yankee Peddlar Inn. building had “no significant historical Lucretia married William D. Flagg, and grounds but her lawyers and domestic The lovely stained glass window called value” and the general feeling that it the couple moved into Kenilworth. He help. “The Hunter” was also purchased by was unsound. Apparently, there were two spoke frequently at local functions until Although she would not let the them. Various other pieces remained in schools of thought on this point as an his retirement when he contented himself world in, she would venture into it. She Holyoke. There is enough left to keep offer was made to turn it into a museum. raising prize poultry and tending to his liked to go for long rides, and she liked the memory alive. But sound or unsound the decision was horses. drive-in movies and dining in restau- The Holyoke Water Power Co. made to raze the castle.

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Develop a rela- and make sure they are still in tune keep it moist and give it a turn; tionship with the garden center you buy your Nora Roberts with my beliefs. While not a purist, after a few days turn it again. After plants and gardening supplies from. Ask them I generally try to tread lightly on Roberta a short time it will decompose, to carry organic seeds, potting soils and pest McQuaid Mother Earth. I encourage you to Turley leaving behind a great source of control options. A friend of mine pestered Publications take inventory this week as well, Columnist organic matter. No matter how you one local company so much that they now and if so inspired, adopt some of garden, be it vegetables, flowers, carry everything I mentioned above as well as Letters to the the following ideals borrowed from previous herbs, fruits or even shrubs, each benefit from organic livestock feed. columns and add them to your own routines. a yearly top dressing of “black gold.” Reduce, reuse, recycle! I first became Editor Policy Feed the soil, not the plant. Have your soil Make compost tea. Are your transplants familiar with this catch phrase back in 1990, tested and ask for organic recommendations looking a little pale? Rather than sprinkling when Earth Day celebrations went global. In Letters to the Editor to correct nutrient deficiencies. Replenishing them with “blue water,” perk them up with have a maximum of 350 your garden with amendments like rock phos- home-brewed compost tea. Mix one part See XXXXXXX, page 7 words. We require writ- ers to include their name, address and phone num- ber in order for our office to authenticate author- When can I get benefits from my ex-spouse? ship prior to publication. By Russell Gloor ex-spouse benefit will be given, if boost) would be about 32.5% of your ex-hus- Addresses and phone SOCIAL numbers are not pub- SECURITY you are entitled to one. band’s FRA benefit amount. Nonetheless, if lished. ear Rusty: I know that I am MATTERS To be eligible for a benefit you are comfortable with these benefit reduc- able to get Social Security from your ex-spouse, your personal tions, you can claim at age 62, or any age Unsigned or anony- Dfrom my ex-husband. We were mar- Social Security retirement benefit at your own thereafter, by contacting Social Security or, mous letters will NOT be ried for 16 years and I have not remarried. I full retirement age (FRA) must be less than when the time comes, apply online at www. published. will be 60 soon and he is 63. I do not know 50% of the benefit your ex-husband would get ssa.gov/applyforbenefits.You will need to pro- We reserve the right if he is retired yet, as we do not speak. Please at his FRA (note that FRA amounts are used vide Social Security with a copy of your mar- to edit or withhold any advise when I can collect and how to go about for this determination, regardless of the age riage certificate and your final divorce decree, submissions. Libelous, the process. Signed: Divorced Lady at which either of you claim Social Security). and you will need to know your ex-husband’s unsubstantiated allega- Dear Divorced Lady: Since you were If your FRA benefit amount is less than half Social Security number. If you do not know tions, personal attacks or married to your ex for more than 10 years and of his FRA benefit amount, then you will be his Social Security number, you’ll need to defamation of character haven’t remarried, you may be able to col- entitled to a “spousal boost” to bring your provide his parents’ names and his date and are not allowed. lect a spousal benefit from your ex-husband total payment up to your spousal entitlement. place of birth. Deadline for submis- when you are 62-years-old. Your eligibility But taken at age 62, both of those amounts If you wish to find out in advance wheth- sions is Wednesday at will depend upon the amount of your own will be reduced. er you’re entitled to an ex-spouse benefit and noon. personal Social Security benefit compared Your full retirement age is 67, and if you how much it is estimated to be, you can con- Please email (pre- to your ex’s benefit amount, but you cannot claim any Social Security benefit before that tact Social Security at 1.800-772-1213, or call ferred) letters to the- collect an ex-spouse benefit before age 62. To it will be reduced. At 62, your personal Social your local Social Security office. You can find [email protected]. Mailed be eligible for a benefit from your ex-spouse, Security retirement benefit will be cut by 30% the local office number at www.ssa.gov/loca- letters can be sent to The you must also claim your personal Social and your spousal boost will also be reduced. tor. Please note that all Social Security offices Sun, 24 Water Street, Security from your own lifetime work record, So, at age 62, the total amount of benefit you Palmer, MA 01069. and when you claim your own benefit, an could get (your own benefit plus your spousal See XXXXXXX, page 7

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to travel to reach the local supermar- GARDEN, from page 6 ket? Probably far more than the aver- Garden Club holds Arbor Day tree planting age American travels in a year’s time. the context of plastic pots and other con- Frustrated? Then read up on various SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield the soldiers who gave their lives. Garden Club, in conjunction with the tainers used to grow or move plants, I’d methods of extending the use of your own Over time, some of the trees have Springfield Parks Department, will like to think that the local Mom and Pop garden bounty past the growing season. died but due to the efforts of Eagle hold an Arbor Day Tree Planting shop would take back the pots you bought This could mean growing a few veggies Scout Geoffrey Klafeta of Troop 77, on Friday, April 30 at 1 p.m. in the their plants in and use them to grow next like winter squash, onions or garlic, all of six were planted in 2018 to replen- Memorial Grove at Forest Park. years crop. If not, maybe you could reuse which store well. It could also mean try- ish some of the missing trees. With One hundred years ago, one pin them to start some homegrown seedlings ing your hand at freezing or drying some the tree to be planted on the 30th oak tree was planted in Forest Park for and recycle the rest. I sure do, and when of your produce for use in the offseason. and another tree planting planned each of the 150 men from Springfield they get old and tattered I double them I just thawed out some roasted peppers for 2022, the grove will be 150 trees who gave their lives fighting in World up! An even better solution for earth-con- for dinner tonight. It is a good feeling. strong again. War I, known at the time as The scious growers would be to replace plas- Few of us can feed ourselves entirely, but The public is welcome to join the Great War. That the Memorial Grove tic with fiber (stronger than peat and whatever we can grow offsets the rest. Springfield Garden Club at the cer- remains today - providing new genera- made from recycled materials to boot). Enjoy Earth Day while rethinking emony. Masks and social distancing tions with shade and beauty-- is a tes- Use the least toxic measures to con- your gardening practices. will be required. tament to the foresight of those who trol bugs and other garden thugs. Beer Roberta McQuaid graduated from For more information on this and planted the mighty oaks when they to trap slugs, and baking soda for black the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at other Springfield Garden Club events were but seedlings in 1920. spot, the list of remedies to fight garden the University of Massachusetts. For the go to: www.gcfm.org/springfieldgar- A plaque placed on a boulder in maladies is numerous and not always a last 28 years, she has held the position denclub or visit them on Facebook the grove in 1921 by the Publicity stretch of the imagination. If you choose of staff horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge at https://www.facebook.com/ Club commemorates the planting and a chemical option, follow the manufac- Village. She enjoys growing food as well SpringfieldMAGardenClub/ . turer’s recommendations. Assuming that as flowers. Have a question for her? more is better is outdated and dangerous Email it to [email protected] with resent legal or financial guidance. It thinking! We especially worry about our “Gardening Question” in the subject line. SECURITY, from page 6 pollinator populations these days. presents the opinions and interpreta- Conserve water. We all know that are temporarily closed to public access tions of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, watering during the heat of the day results due to the pandemic, so calling them is trained and accredited by the National in lots of moisture lost to evaporation your best current option to get an esti- Social Security Association. NSSA and while watering in the evening can make mate of your spousal benefit. the AMAC Foundation and its staff are plants more prone to disease. What to do? One final caution: if you claim not affiliated with or endorsed by the For happy, hydrated plants water in the Social Security before your full retire- Social Security Administration or any early morning hours instead. Hand water- ment age and you are working, you’ll other governmental entity. To submit ing at the base of each plant or using be subject to Social Security’s “earn- a question, visit our website (amac- soaker hoses or drip irrigation is far better ings test” which limits how much you foundation.org/programs/social-securi- than overhead sprinklers when it comes can earn before they take back some of ty-advisory) or email us at ssadvisor@ to conservation and disease prevention. your benefits. amacfoundation.org. Extend the harvest. Do you know This article is intended for infor- Russell Gloor is a Social Security how far most fruits and vegetables have mation purposes only and does not rep- advisor for AMAC.

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from page 1 With the $32 million going to the AID, city, Murphy mentioned a few options and the federal aid, are essential ingredi- for use of the money. He mentioned he ents in what the American Rescue Plan is definitely wants to work with the city trying to accomplish. He also mentioned council, school committee policy mak- that he and other government officials are ers, families, business leaders, and that making sure that teachers can get vac- he’d like to create a community council cinated and have the resource to receive to hear input on what the money could a vaccination as more schools return to be used towards. This includes infra- in-person learning. Neal further mentions structure and possibly housing. Murphy that $3.5 million has gone to the Holyoke said that while this plan is helpful to the Public Health Center to help keep the city, deciding on where the money will community strong and healthy. go needs to be a community effort but “When you look at what we were that he thinks he and the community can able to do in this package there’s another get things done. Additionally, economic part of this that is equally important,” development is going to help the commu- Neal said. “It’s call a tax expenditure, nity as a whole. which I’ve been fortunate enough to “I want to do something with health Congressman Richard Neal speaks about the Acting Mayor Terence Murphy address the oversee. The refund ability of the child that I’ve been working on as a city coun- purpose of the American Rescue Plan. public on the American Rescue Plan. credit is going to have enormous impact cilor; I mean we have a lot of asthma in old buildings; we can clean them up and Photos by Shelby Macri on the city of Holyoke.” Holyoke, and i want to see if we can use also work with the tenants to see, are receiving to make this possible. The plan has increased the amount some of this money to go into our build- there things within your apartment that Residents will have to wait to hear of the Child Tax Credit and has expanded ings, potentially including city hall and are causing aggravated asthma and let’s what the money will be used on until the age range to 17 for dependent care other buildings, where we have pock- help clean them up.” it’s within the city and government offi- credit. Now families can receive $2,000 ets that are causing aggravated asthma,” He said that having a clean building cials begin conversations on how to use to $3,600 for children under six years Murphy said. “If I can use some of this at home and at school can help kids to it. In the meantime, residents can find old, and $3,000 for other children under money to work with landlords to clean feel good when they’re attending school, out more information of the American the age of 18. up their environmental impacts of their and hopes to use the money the city is Rescue Plan at home.treasury.gov. Send Us Your Photos! [email protected]

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MONSON – The first meeting of the Fall 2 season between the Holyoke and Monson girls varsity basket- ball teams was a very close affair from start to finish. Trailing by one point with less than two minutes remaining in regulation, the Purple Knights scored the final seven points and cele- brated a 53-47 win over the Lady Mustangs at Michael J. Kane Gymnasium last Monday night, April 12. “I was really happy with my team’s composure and execution during the final minutes of the game,” Shawn Rivera takes a three-point shot. Patrick Gubala goes for the layup. said Holyoke head coach Andrea Enright. “We also played very well defensively during that stretch.” The Purple Knights had a perfect 11-0 record fol- lowing the road victory. The Lady Mustangs (4-2) saw their amazing 22-game home winning streak come to an end. “Winning streaks are made to be broken,” said Monson head coach Tim Pasdcale. “It was a very close game and I’m very proud of the way my team played tonight.” Monson had the height advantage in the contest. Senior forward Sydnie DeVries, freshman for- ward Mya Walker, and eighth grade forward Olivia Chrarzan, are all listed at 5’10 or taller on the Lady Moises Silva takes a long shot from the sideline. Mustangs varsity roster. The Last Monday afternoon, Monson took their Fall trio combined to score 41 2 action to Holyoke High School to face a tough points against the Purple Division 1 opponent. The Knights were ready for Knights. their visitors, dominating the game on offense and Brian Cristobal makes his way down the Lordi Smith focuses on his shot at the free coming away with a 79-47 win. See BASKETBALL, page 11 court. throw line. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Ronnie Williams looking for another title run in Modified Series SEEKONK – Two years you’re around him, it’s fun,” events. Over the last three years, ago, Ronnie Williams became Williams said. “If you look at Williams has become one of the the second driver not named Gary, you might not think he quickest and most successful Matt Hirschman to win a Tri can set up a race car… but rising stars the Modified ranks Track Open Modified Series every single place we go, we in New England offers. presented by All Phases are fast. He wants to win, I want “It’s fun,” Williams said Renovations championship. In to win.... and we just work well of all of his driving ventures. 2021, he looks to do it again. together.” “It’s better when we are win- Williams, driving for vet- Williams is set for another ning… last year we didn’t have eran car owner Gary Casella, busy year as a driver, compet- as much success as we would returns to Tri Track driving the ing full-time chasing his third have liked, but hopefully this familiar No. 25 he’s taken to SK Modified championship year we can turn it back around Victory Lane before, and hopes at Stafford Motor Speedway, and have some more fun.” to be consistent enough to con- while also running with the Tri Tri Track will visit three tend for the title at the end of Track Series and some select New England race tracks in the six-race schedule. NASCAR Whelen Modified 2021 – Monadnock Speedway, Ronnie Williams is among the drivers looking to make his way back to a “Gary can be a clown when Tour and Open Modified championship this season. Submitted photo See RACING, page 10

The Holyoke Sun • APRIL 23, 2021 • 9 ◗ Sports MIAA activity picking up By Gregory A. Scibelli soccer, and baseball and softball are among the sports a formula to compile power rankings in order to see [email protected] that could possibly hold tournaments. The 1A tourna- tournaments. It is not known exactly what the formu- ment has been held for hockey in previous years with la will be, but it could be a modified version of the REGION – It has been a rarity for a team from Pope Francis, previously Cathedral, taking part in the Walker system, a ranking system utilized by teams Western Massachusetts to qualify for the Division tournament often. from Western Massachusetts for tournaments. The 1A tournament, a special tournament for select elite Baseball has also been a sport that has had a 1A system was developed for use due to the vast diversi- teams in various sports. tournament in recent years, with many of the state’s ty among the schools in the region. A lot of questions have been raised about the elite teams qualifying to play in it. The teams that The proposal also says any 1A tournament must future of the Division 1A tournament now that the qualify often would abandon their section tourna- be single elimination tournaments. There are current- state is going to a statewide tournament and eliminat- ments to participate in the 1A event. ly no multi-elimination tournaments with the excep- ing the sectional tournaments. According to the proposal made to the TMC, tion of consolation rounds for wrestlers. But that is Last Thursday, the Tournament Management any approved 1A tournament must have a format an individual, not a team tournament. Committee met to discuss the subject. that includes selection and seedings using the same According to the proposal, data will be analyzed The Division 1A tournament will likely be power-rating/ranking system that is used for the other in the next four years in order to see if dominance delayed until 2025 in order to allow the MIAA and tournaments. exists in particular sports and if there is a need to its various sport committee to compile four years of Recently, as part of the move to go to a state- establish the elite tournament across the state. data under the new structure. wide tournament, Maxpreps was secured to organize There was a 12-2 vote approving the propos- Division 1A tournaments are dependent on the tournaments and collect information for rankings al and recommending it to the MIAA Board of sport, and not all sports hold one. Hockey, basketball, for state tournaments. Maxpreps is expected to use Directors. Premier Lacrosse League coming to Gillette Stadium FOXBOROUGH – The Premier Lacrosse League being shown through a combination of NBC, NBCSN, end at Gillette Stadium this summer,” Kraft said. “We (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced today that and Peacock TV. sincerely missed hosting professional lacrosse in 2020 the league will return to Gillette Stadium to kick off The PLL played its inaugural weekend at Gillette and cannot wait to welcome the world’s best lacrosse the 2021 season with an opening five-game slate June 4 Stadium in 2019, and had announced plans to open the players back to Foxborough in 2021 for an exciting through June 6. 2020 season at the home of the six-time Super Bowl opening weekend. We feel Gillette Stadium is the coun- “There’s no better location to kick off our 2021 tour Champion New England Patriots and New England try’s preeminent lacrosse venues and look forward to than Gillette Stadium,” said PLL Co-Founder and CMO Revolution before COVID-19 forced the adjustment of hosting another world-class event promoting the sport in Paul Rabil. “Our inaugural weekend in 2019 was a huge the season to a three-week quarantined and fanless tour- such a large and passionate lacrosse region.” success. The fans in New England are passionate, and nament. Gillette Stadium has also hosted five NCAA Under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ the Patriots organization is exceptional.” Men’s Lacrosse Championships since 2008 and holds reopening plan, Gillette Stadium will safely welcome The PLL season will begin at Gillette Stadium for the NCAA Men’s Division I Championship attendance fans to each game, and tickets are available now for all the second time, getting underway with a primetime record (2008: 48,970), the top three attendance records five games at Ticketmaster.com. matchup between Cannons LC and Redwoods LC under for Division I National Championship Games since The PLL will work with its venue partners to main- the lights on Friday, June 4. Saturday’s slate includes 2012 (2012: 30,816, 2018: 29,455 and 2017: 28,971) tain compliance with local and state governance regard- a championship rematch between Whipsnakes LC and and the top three Division II and Division III National ing health and safety best practices. This will include Chaos LC, followed by Archers LC taking on Atlas Championship attendance records (2017: 31,560, 2008: standardized weekend-to-weekend health and safety LC. On Sunday afternoon, Cannons LC will return to 24,317 and 2009: 24,072). The venue hosted profession- measures, including but not limited to: seating pods, the field against Waterdogs LC, and the weekend will al lacrosse games in 2015, and was recently awarded the social distancing, enhanced venue cleaning, mobile tick- be capped off with a matchup between Chrome LC and 2025 and 2026 NCAA Men’s and Division I Women’s eting, hand sanitation stations, staff and attendee mask Redwoods LC. Lacrosse Championships. requirements. Similar to the 2020 season, the PLL will The PLL is a tour-based model featuring eight Kraft Group President-International Dan Kraft, be working with a committee of medical professionals teams and the world’s best lacrosse players. In addi- who was a collegiate lacrosse goalie for Tufts to develop health and safety protocols for all players, tion to being full-time employees and receiving health University in the 1980s and served on the exec- staff and fans. For more information about the PLL and benefits, players get equity stakes in the league – a first utive Board of the 2018 Federation of International the 2021 season, visit www.premierlacrosseleague.com. in professional sports. The league recently announced Lacrosse’s World Championships Host Committee, a merger with Major League Lacrosse, leading to the expressed his continued support for the league and its addition of the PLL’s eighth lacrosse club, Cannons LC. ongoing potential to further grow the sport in the New The 2021 PLL season will include 11 tour stops England region and throughout the country. from June to September. For the third consecutive year, “We are thrilled to continue our incredible partner- PLL games will be distributed via an exclusive media ship with Paul and Mike Rabil and the Premier Lacrosse rights agreement with NBC Sports Group with action League and once again host the league’s opening week-

WILBRAHAM & MONSON ACADEMY TITAN TALKS Virtual Admission & Financial Aid Series Tue., 4/27 - 10 am Thu., 4/29 - 6 Pm Learn how you can become a Titan this Fall. Bruna ’21 Kyle ’22 Laurel ’21 Khalil ’21 Emily ’24 Dorm prefect, D1 College Basketball Recruit, Track star, Campus Tour Guide, Two-year dorm prefect, Composer, RACING, from page 9 VP - Black Student Union Twin, French Horn Player Titan Ambassador Two-sport Varsity Captain Flautist Star Speedway and Seekonk Speedway. Williams has previous wins at Monadnock and Seekonk, but has yet to hold the checkered flag at Star. “I don’t have a ton of laps at Star but I love it,” Williams said. “It’s a weird little track. We almost had a win there in the SBM when Ron Silk beat us, which was a great race. It’s one track that both Gary & I really want to win at this year. Hopefully we can get it done.” Williams knows the competition is going to be stout, and the path to wins, or the championship, will not be easy with Tri Track. “You have a guy like Matt Hirschman racing and a lot of people from a lot of different parts of New England coming to run with Tri Track,” Williams said. “It provides some of the best racing and brings the best drivers.” The Tri Track Open Modified Series present- ed by All Phases Renovations season begins on Saturday, May 1 at Monadnock Speedway. For more information on the Tri Track Open Modified Series, For families interested in grades 6-12, PG. RSVP at www.wma.us/admission visit TriTrackModifieds.com and follow the series on social media.

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12 of her team-high 18 points during the Two made free throws by Perez with BASKETBALL, from page 9 second half. Sophomore guard Bianca eight seconds left in the contest sealed Valley Wheel Ortiz-Cordero scored 14 points, and the deal for the visiting team. “They’re definitely the biggest team sophomore guard Ashley Vazquez also After Holyoke took an early 7-5 that we’ve faced so far this season,” Baseball seeks reached double digits with 12 points. lead on an inside hoop by senior for- Enright said. “We didn’t handle them as Besides being the girls’ varsity bas- ward Taryn Ryan (4 points), the Lady well as I wanted too defensively. We had new players ketball coach at Holyoke High School, Mustangs reeled off six unanswered some lapses at times.” Enright also coaches a Mass Frenzy points. REGION – The Valley Wheel Chrarzan scored a game-high 21 AAU team. Devries, who recently scored Ryan and Nathaliemalee Vazquez, Over-30 Baseball League is looking points, while DeVries added 12 points, her 1,000th career point, has been a who’s hasn’t played in any games this for new players for the 2021 season, and Walker checked in with 8 points, member of Enright’s AAU team during season because of an injury, are the which is set to begin at the end of which was her career-high. the past three years. Purple Knights only seniors. April. Players who are 28-years-old “Mya scored some points and had a “I’ve been coaching Syd for a long A DeVries lay-up gave the home prior to June 1 are eligible to play in few rebounds in tonight’s game,” Pascale time and she’s an outstanding basketball team an 11-7 advantage with 3:22 left in the league this season, however, only said. “It was probably the best game so player. She’s also a great kid,” Enright the opening quarter. those 30 by June 1 are eligible to pitch. far in her varsity career. She played with said. “We both knew that tonight’s game Monson’s largest lead of the first The league includes six teams and a lot of confidence out there.” was going to be a hard-fought battle.” half was 20-14 with 5:15 left in the sec- there is a 15-game season that begins The Lady Mustangs played without With 1:33 left in regulation, DeVries ond quarter following a pair of inside on Sunday, April 25. Games are 12 eighth grade guard Tennessee Murphy, was fouled while making a lay-up giv- hoops and a put-back by Chrarzan. Sundays, a special Mother’s Day week- who’s normally a starter. She didn’t ing the Lady Mustangs a 47-46 lead. The Lady Mustangs, who held end Saturday game, and two weekday attend the game for personal reasons. DeVries missed the foul shot, but a 24-21 halftime advantage, were out- night games under the lights. The sea- Junior guard Rylee Bonneau, who’s also Monson was able to maintain possession scored 15-7 during the third quarter. son ends the final week of July with the a starter, was accidentally hit in the nose of the ball. A field goal by Ortiz-Cordero gave playoffs for the top four teams during with 5:29 remaining in the first half. She After the Lady Mustangs missed the Purple Knights a 26-25 in the middle the first two weeks of August. While was taken to the hospital to be checked a shot, the Purple Knights managed of the quarter. It was their first lead since tryouts have completed, there are still out. to retake the lead at 48-47 with 1:10 the beginning of the game. open roster spots among the six teams “We played most of the game with- remaining on the clock following a After falling behind by six points in the league. The league will continue out two of our starters,” Pascale said. jumper from the left side by Perez. late in the third quarter, a Chrarzan to accept applications for new players “Rylee, who’s one of our better defend- Following a turnover by Monson, inside hoop and an old fashion three- throughout the season. All players bat ers, got hit in the nose pretty hard. We’re a 3-pointer from the left wing by junior point play by Walker tied the score at and every player spends at least four hoping to get some news about her later guard Kieriz Matos, which were her only 39-39 with 5:43 left in regulation. innings in the field in a nine-inning tonight.” points of the contest increased Holyoke’s Then a 3-pointer from the top of the game. The league will be playing with The Purple Knights, who have seven lead to 51-57 with 30 seconds left. key by Perez gave the lead back to the some minor modifications due to the guards listed on their roster, made more “Kieriz couldn’t make any of her visiting team. COVID-19 pandemic to start. For more than 80 three-pointers in the first eleven shots during the entire game,” Enright Monson would take the lead one information, please contact League games of the season. They made a total said. “I’m glad that she didn’t pass up final time before Holyoke pulled away Commissioner Jim Nason at wheel12@ of six trey’s against Monson. that shot at the end of the game.” with the late 7-0 run. comcast.net. Junior guard Yamaya Perez scored Public Notices ◗

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The Holyoke Sun • APRIL 23, 2021 • 11 How to help kids make friends at school The average student likely spends guage. Wearing earbuds or exhibiting the body toward the speaker and mak- kick-start in-depth conversations. more time at school and participating negative body language, such as crossed ing relevant verbal responses are some • Join a team or club. Students often in extracurricular activities with class- arms or avoiding eye contact, can make active listening strategies that can help make friends in social or extracurricular mates than he or she does at home. In a person seem less approachable. Smil- kids more fully engage with their peers. settings, such as on a sports team. With close proximity to so many peers, it ing, engaging in conversation and be- Feeling valued and listened to may a shared interest, it’s easy to find topics may seem like making friends would ing friendly can make it easier to make encourage other children to be more to discuss. be a snap. However, some students have friends. friendly and engaging. Making friends in school can make trouble connecting and can use a little • Ask teachers to help. The education • Ask open questions. The social net- time spent in the classroom more enjoy- push to make friends. resource Understood says teachers can working advisement site Young Scot able for youngsters. The family and parenting resource give children responsibilities, such as suggests having students Parenting Science notes that research the opportunity to hand out snacks or ask open questions, such CREATIVE indicates that the most popular children papers, which can build confidence and as: “How was your sum- MOVEMENT ALL AGES 4-6 are those who exemplify certain traits. provide opportunities for kids to con- mer?” or “What sports do CLASS BEGINNER SUMMER SIZES These traits include being caring; a will- verse with their peers. you like to play?” These BALLET LIMITED AGES 7-9 ingness to share; a willingness to offer • Help children be active listeners. types of questions can INTENSIVES OPEN CLASSES

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