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A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com [email protected] www.sun.turley.com Community Handball enthusiasts to offer free clinics Garden to be By Shelby Macri [email protected] launched this HOLYOKE – Starting weekend next month, free of charge handball clinics will be held at HOLYOKE – There will the Roberts Handball Courts be a launch party for new behind the Holyoke High community garden space on School North Campus. Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Handball players and The garden will be open to members of the non-profit residents of Holyoke and New England Handball Inc., surrounding communities to Nancy and Will Ortiz are offer- clean up, plant vegetables, ing handball clinics for three learn about urban gardening consecutive Thursdays in July and celebrate the new com- starting on July 7 from 4 to munity space. 5:15 p.m. Will Ortiz has roots Holyoke Redevelopment in Holyoke and started playing Authority opened applications handball when he was seven- to community members and years-old. Now at age 49, he local organizations to present is trying to help the activity proposals for vacant lot at 774 become more popular. Dwight Street, Holyoke. The “It was a very popular proposal written by Neighbor activity in town and it’s since to Neighbor members in died down, they’ve removed Holyoke was approved to some courts and we’ve been work with Nueva Esperanza working on bringing the sport Inc. on a Climate Resiliency and interest back,” Will Ortiz Hub here in Holyoke, this is said. “We’ve been involved in the first piece of that project. masterplan meetings to possibly Neighbor to Neighbor get new courts in the city.” MA is excited to hold space There are a few courts for the community to learn around the city including the more about growing food in wooden ones at the Roberts Bill Simon, Will Ortiz, Israel Rivera, and Nancy Ortiz play on the handball court near Holyoke High School. There our neighborhoods as a long- Handball Courts, the Auxiliary will be clinics held there next month. Submitted photo term solution to food insecu- Gym, and a small court at rity. The project feels timely Springdale Park. more use and so they’ll bring works in the schools and has learn and partake in, no experi- as we come out of a global The group is advocat- their parents, guardians, and done work including handball ence is needed for these clinics pandemic where our com- ing for a new court in South caretakers with them to play a in schools and having it put as they’ll train all who attend. munities were hit hard with Holyoke, and are trying to work fun game of handball. in gym teacher’s curriculums. The Ortiz’s have held clinics both the virus and the impacts with the Holyoke Parks and Nancy Ortiz said they’re She is the Massachusetts chair in previous years, and work of resources being hard to Recreation and Acting Mayor trying to get more parents and of the United States Handball in towns like Springfield and access. Neighbor to Neighbor, Terrence Murphy for this proj- guardians in the parks in the Association and is trying to get Northampton to fix up courts Nueva Esperanza Inc., South ect. They’re also hoping to city, and playing handball with kids, teens, and adults into the and make the sport more pop- Holyoke Neighborhood get youth more involved in their kids is a great way to get sport. ular. Association and Pioneer the sport as it uses an afford- some exercise, get outside, and The clinics this summer Those interested can Valley Worker’s Center have able rubber ball and a wall, monitor the parks. will be free of charge for ages call the Holyoke Parks and been holding a food distribu- there’s one wall handball and They’re also hoping to 10 to 18 on July 7, July 15, and Recreation Department at 413- tion twice a month for the last three wall handball that can be create a youth handball league July 22 for an hour and a half 322-5620 to ask questions or played. The Ortiz’s want youth in the city in the future, as each. Will said handball is a fun sign up for the summer pro- See GARDEN, page 11 more involved so the courts see there are adult leagues. any lifetime sport that anyone can gram.

Large fields for mayor, city SCHOOL SPIRIT IS BACK! Golden Seniors council beginning to emerge begin regular

By Shelby Macri more things to turn in first. meetings again [email protected] The clerk’s office said there are a lot of people who By Shelby Macri HOLYOKE – The elec- have taken out paper work [email protected] tion season is approaching and haven’t turned anything soon and although acting back in yet, but there’s plen- HOLYOKE – The Mayor Terrence Murphy ty of time to get papers back Holyoke Senior Center is open isn’t running for his posi- in. again, bringing activities back tions in the city, plenty of The nomination papers to seniors in the area, including others are certified candi- were available since Jan. 11, the Golden Seniors group. dates. and are due back to the city The Golden Seniors group There is a long list of clerk’s office on July 27 at holds different events for candidates for mayor as well 4:30 p.m. seniors at the Holyoke Senior as city councilors, and the The papers must be Center every Wednesday, the list is available online on submitted in person and are group use to run regularly the city clerk’s page. The not available online. As for before the COVID-19 virus list includes certified and those voting; the last day to closed down the Senior Center uncertified candidates, the register for the preliminary along with the rest of the city. difference is that certified election is Sept. 1, as the Now that the Senior Center is candidates are fully ready to preliminary election will be With limited time in school, Spirit Week was recently held prior to the open and more people are visit- be put on the ballot while end of the school at the elementary schools in the city. School let out for uncertified candidates have See ELECTION, page 11 the summer earlier this week. Submitted photo See SENIORS, page 11 ◗ In The News Wistariahurst to host wedding gown exhibit HOLYOKE – On July 8, Wistariahurst will 6:30 p.m, Emily Whitted, textile historian, will open Connecting Threads, a new exhibit from the give a live, online presentation titled Marriage and Wistariahurst Textile Collection featuring 15 wed- Memory: The Material Meanings of the Wedding ding gowns, stories from the past, and opportunities Dress. The event is free and pre-registration is live for visitors to share their own photos and memories. on Wistariahurst’s website. The exhibit will be hosted inside the historic man- Along with other cultural sites, Wistariahurst sion of Wistariahurst, with timed access by pre-reg- ceased on-site activities in March of 2020, offering istration, and also online at www.Wistariahurst.org. a series of online educational programs through- The project is made possible with funds from the out the past year that collectively drew around 700 Holyoke Local Cultural Council. attendees with participants logging on from across “The chosen bridal gowns are unique or unusual the globe. “We were absolutely delighted with the examples from our collection,” says Penni Martorell, turnout for our virtual programs this past year,” says Wistariahurst Curator and Holyoke City Historian. Kate Preissler, Wistariahurst Director. “The online Wistriahurst Museum will be presenting an exhibit of bridal “We are interested in sharing some of the person- format allows us to welcome in people who can’t al stories behind these gowns because whether the make it to our site due to any number of reasons and gowns. Photos submitted gown is the finest satin and lace for a bride or a we realized that virtual programs are a feature we gown sewn on a budget and shared by family mem- should keep well beyond the pandemic. Connecting bers, they are all artifacts with history worn by real Threads will be the first time we offer a full exhibit people.” experience online alongside the on-site display and The exhibit will be staged on the first floor of we hope that people take advantage of both.” the historic mansion at Wistariahurst. Visitors will be In addition to the exhibit, Wistariahurst has asked to pre-register for their visits, and once inside opened back up this spring with guided garden tours, will have the opportunity to self-guide through the and various community-based events and programs. exhibit and the historic spaces of the old Skinner The historic site is in the midst of several capital estate. Many of the gowns are made of silk produced projects to improve and preserve the site. The public in the former Skinner mills of Holyoke. can visit www.Wistariahurst.org for more informa- Various gowns will be on display beginning July 8. In conjunction with the exhibit, on July 15 at tion on upcoming programs and events.

Green Team recognized as ‘Environmental Eagles’ HOLYOKE – Congratulations to the Donahue School Green Team for being awarded the PHONE “Environmental Eagles” certificate of recognition 413.283.8393 by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Fax: 413.283.7017 Protection. This after-school club led by Christine Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 Burns, a paraprofessional, met virtually twice a week EMAIL as part of the school’s Connections program. Students learned about environmental issues such as climate KEY Advertising Sales change, pollinator problems, energy conservation and I’m the Wendy Delcamp [email protected] more. Schools across the Commonwealth participated in Interim Editor this program but Donahue School is the only school in to your new Home Gregory Scibelli Western Mass to earn this honor. [email protected] “I’m so proud of our students for taking time to join our virtual Green Team this year. They deserve this Melissa Whitelock WEB recognition for their hard work and care for our envi- 413-535-9600 www.sun.turley.com ronment,” shared Ms Burns, the Green Team Teacher. melissawhitelock.com @ The Holyoke Sun “I am so proud of our students and Ms. Burns. The Green Team curriculum promotes academic learning #MELSELLS The Sun is published by through hands-on activities, as well as environmental Turley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.com awareness and responsibility. Our students learned how to make their homes, community and school cleaner and greener,” stated Ms. Langlois, Coordinator for the Donahue After School Program. Fourth grade student Lindsey Gwiza shared, “It was fun. We got to learn a lot of fun stuff with Ms. Burns. I was able to share what I learned with my par- ents, like when we learned that pesticides kill bugs but they can also harm humans.” An example activity was Charlie Lotspeich, a park ranger with the Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation at Holyoke Heritage State Park. He spoke to the students about Holyoke’s background as a hydro- electric city, as part of the group’s current focus on renewable and non-renewable energy.

A group from Donahue school was recently recognized for its environmental efforts Submitted photo

2 • JUNE 25, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ Care Center presents graduation for young moms HOLYOKE – The Care Center’s and the majority (more than 75%) will to regional and national recognition as Department of Public Health, National 2021 graduation ceremony will be held continue on to college. And they did a model of innovation for young fam- Endowment for the Arts, Irene E. & at the Wistariahurst Museum on Friday, this through the pandemic while caring ilies. In 2012, The Care Center was George A. Davis Foundation, Community June 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Students attend- for their children. These young women selected as one of twelve organizations Foundation of Western Massachusetts ing The Care Center who have passed have much to contribute to this commu- in the country to receive the Presidential and generous donors from throughout the HiSET (GED) exam this year will nity, their families and the world.” says Arts and Humanities Youth Program the region. For more information, visit be honored at the event. Close to 100 The Care Center Executive Director Anne Award – the highest honor a program www.carecenterholyoke.org. people are expected to attend the cel- Teschner. A list of The Care Center 2021 like this can receive. In 2016, The Care ebration at Wistariahurst. Holyoke’s graduating class is attached. Center and Bard College launched Bard The Care Center 2021 Graduates State Representative Pat Duffy and will Each year more than 100 young Microcollege Holyoke, the first college Jaidelice Arroyo speak at the ceremony as will Care Center mothers attend The Care Center, an alter- in the country tailored for young mothers Haley Barber Valedictorian Christina Cislak. native education and cultural center locat- located at The Care Center. In 2019, The Christina Cislak “This may be the last graduation ed in Holyoke. Services include academ- Care Center won The Commonwealth Ashlee Collins in the Valley this year but not the least ic classes in preparation for the HiSET Award, the highest award given by the Odalys Colon inspiring by a long shot. These gradu- and college, cultural and artistic pro- state of Massachusetts to a cultural orga- Ilyana Muler ates are extraordinary young women who gramming, on-site daycare, on-site free nization. Alexis Paul give us all us reason to feel optimistic college, counseling, assistance with the The Care Center is support- Stephany Rodriguez about our future as a country. All have transition to higher education, and door- ed by numerous funding sources Sylvia Torres dropped out of school, are involved with to-door transportation. This year classes including the Massachusetts Cultural Aaliyah Santana the welfare system, and returned to their were held virtually and in-person. Council, Massachusetts Department of Erica Santos educational path to pass the HiSET exam The Care Center’s approach has led Transitional Assistance, Massachusetts Lenializ Williams

Bank to hold HCC announces scholarship awardees for 2021-2022 HOLYOKE – Holyoke Community director of Institutional Advancement. Awardees from Holyoke include: shredding event College is pleased to announce its schol- “This was a challenging year for many Annmarie Arduino, Amanda Barta, arship award recipients for the 2021-2022 of our students as they continued to nav- Santyanee Chen, Joelene Christmas- Saturday academic year. igate college while managing the impact Chase, Sharon Copes, Maria Cruz, This spring, the HCC Foundation of a global pandemic on their lives. Yet Marco Diaz Moore, Brandon Eldred, HOLYOKE – Westfield Bank awarded 239 scholarships worth despite the additional challenges brought Michelina Granger, Adalia Heal, is pleased to announce that it will be $225,250 to 186 incoming, current and on by COVID-19, HCC students still Magdalena Mackowiak, Paul Maiolo, holding a free document shredding graduating HCC students. Many students made it a priority to apply for scholar- Crystal Medina, Vivian Medina, Jeannette event at its 1650 Northampton Street received multiple scholarships. ship support. The more than $220,000 Mendez, Joseph Moquin, Miren Neyra office in Holyoke on Saturday, June 26 The average scholarship award is in scholarship funds given out by the Alcántara, Caroline Oleary, Meghan from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sponsored by about $1,000. HCC Foundation will be a real difference Pion, Francisco Ramos Colon, Adelaida ProShred Security®, the event is free “HCC students are remarkable, and maker for many of our students, and will Rodriguez, Juan Rodriguez, Meriah and open to the public. There is a limit they demonstrate a level of resiliency that ensure that even more students return to Rudie, Erika Serrano, Tameka Torres, of two boxes of documents per person. is unequalled,” said Patrick Carpenter, HCC in the fall.” Jeyleen Troche Rivera, and Erica Wagner. Pouliot Pool set to re-open Youth fitness program offered HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks Children 12 and under $5.00 HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks & entire session. and Recreation Department will be 13 and older $10.00 Recreation Department will be partner- For more information, please con- opening the Pouliot Pool for Summer Children 3 and under Free ing with 413 Family Fitness to offer a tact the Holyoke Parks & Recreation 2021 during the week of June 28. Non-Residents $10.00 summer youth fitness program for ages Department at (413) 322-5620 or visit Residents who wish to swim at the pool Day Passes $5.00 10-14. Come and participate in dance, the website at www.holyoke.org. this summer must pre-register and pur- Pool Hours: Senior Swim, Monday games and obstacle courses. Download the necessary forms chase a pool pass. – Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday & This summer program will take and return them along with payment Pre-registration dates will occur at Sunday, 12 noon to 1 p.m. place at Community Field from 4 to 5 to the Holyoke Parks & Recreation Pouliot Pool on Wednesday, June 23 Open Swim will be daily, 1 to 6 p.m. on Mondays, July 12, 19, 26 and Department, 536 Dwight Street, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and Thursday, p.m. Aug. 2 and 9. The cost is $25 for the Holyoke, MA 01040. June 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more information, please con- Prices for Summer Passes: tact the Holyoke Recreation Department Seniors (55 and older) $5.00 at 413-322-5620. Youth tennis lessons available HOLYOKE – The United States 1-8. Lessons will occur on Tuesdays, July City launches a Historic Tree Tennis Association of New England 6 to Aug. 10, at Jones Point Tennis Courts. (USTA New England) is partnering 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Grades 1-2 with the Holyoke Parks and Recreation 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Grades 3-5 Inventory Project this summer Department to offer tennis lessons at 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Grades 6-8 Jones Point Tennis Courts. Led by an The cost of the program is $60. HOLYOKE – Wistariahurst and the ed with a Massachusetts Municipal approved USTA tennis coach, the pro- Please send registration and payment Holyoke Department of Conservation Vulnerability Preparedness Grant. Once gram will focus on developing the skills to Holyoke Parks and Recreation, 536 and Sustainability have teamed up to finished, the plan will advance the city’s to serve, rally and play – so it’s perfect Dwight Street, Holyoke, MA 01040. conduct an Historic Tree Inventory of on-going goal to mitigate the impacts for beginners and first-time players. All Please make checks payable to “USTA Holyoke. Research on this project will of climate change, including localized players receive and keep a new age-appro- New England.” be conducted throughout the summer flooding, stormwater pollution, air qual- priate racket, tennis ball, and a program For more information con- and will culminate in a new map and ity, and urban heat island effect, all of t-shirt. tact the Holyoke Parks and Recreation interpretive tour of the Holyoke land- which can be impacted by tree place- Tennis in the Parks will be offering Department at 322-5620 or visit www. scape. During the summer there will be ment and the urban tree canopy. tennis lessons for children entering grades holyoke.org. opportunities for the public to weigh in Joining the team for this project is on favorite trees in Holyoke, whether Michaela Wright, whose previous expe- it be specimens that hold sentimental rience includes projects with the New value, provide the most spectacular sea- York Botanical Garden, Smithsonian sonal displays, or have an interesting Center for Folklife and Cultural Democratic caucus to be held on June 27 link to the history of the region. Heritage, and the American Museum of HOLYOKE – Registered Democrats Holyoke. Pre-registered Democrats who The project is a small part of Natural History. Wright will spend the in Holyoke will hold a caucus on Sunday, will be 16 by June 15 will be allowed a larger Urban Forest Equity Plan summer developing an interpretive tree June 27 via Zoom to elect Delegates and to participate and run as a Delegate being produced by the Department of trail that will be launched for the public Alternates to the 2021 Massachusetts or Alternate. Holyoke can elect 22 Conservation and Sustainability fund- in the fall. Democratic State Convention. Delegates and 22 Alternates to the This year’s state convention will be Convention. held Saturday, Sept. 25, the Final Call to Youth, minorities, people with dis- Convention will be published in August abilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who Public invited to B-17 Memorial anniversary 2021 where thousands of Democrats are not elected as a Delegate or Alternate HOLYOKE – The B-17 Memorial the 25th anniversary of the B-17 mon- from across the state will come together may apply to be an Add-on Delegate at Committee cordially invites the general ument unveiling. We ask that attendees to discuss Party business and celebrate the caucus or at www.massdems.org. public to join us on July 10, as we com- arrive at 8:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. cere- our successes as we prepare for upcom- Those interested in getting involved memorate the 75th anniversary of the mony. Parking for the ceremony can be ing elections. with the Holyoke Democratic City B-17 tragedy on Mt. Tom in Holyoke. accessed by Mt. Park Rd followed by a The caucus is open to all regis- Committee should contact Liana Pasialis This year’s ceremony also recognizes right turn to Mt. Tom Ski Rd. tered and pre-registered Democrats in at (413)530-5182.

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Reinvigorate your strawberry patch and irises too www.turley.com Turley Publications, Inc. cannot y strawberry patch has plished if we want large, healthy of full sun a day for optimal flowering. They in the assume liability for the loss of been producing very well berries. As you work within the despise “wet feet,” so plant where drainage photographs or other materials this year. But pretty soon GaRden row, be sure to eradicate any and all is good. If your soil is lean, compost can be submitted for publication. M Materials will not be returned the glut will have passed and it will weeds that you come upon, since added to richen it up. While you’re at it, add a except upon specific request be time to renovate the patch. Sure, these will compete with your straw- sprinkling of lime as well; irises prefer a soil when submitted. it will be hard work, but it’s abso- berry plants for moisture and nutri- near neutral. Dig a shallow hole wide enough lutely necessary if you want to keep ents. to fit the rhizome. Make a ridge of soil in the the berries coming! Now that your patch has been hole for it to sit on so that its fibrous roots can First, get up the courage to run renovated, it’s time to reinvigorate. hang down. The top of the rhizome should be the lawnmower over your row of Roberta Add an inch or two of compost or level with the soil surface and exposed, not A Quote McQuaid strawberries. Yes, you heard cor- Turley aged manure to the row, along with buried. This goes for bark mulch as well, keep Publications rectly. This will give you an oppor- Columnist a sprinkling of balance organic fer- it clear or blooms may be sacrificed. If your OF NOTE tunity to see what you have to work tilizer. Water at least every other irises hardly flower but aren’t overcrowded with in a dense planting, as well as cut down day for the next couple of weeks or until a and are planted where they receive enough on foliar diseases. Set the mower at a height of healthy stand of leaves has returned to the sun, assess your planting depth and adjust if “Success is two and a half to three inches and use the bag- plants. Keep up with weeding, and continue to necessary. the sum of ger attachment if you have one. Small plant- pinch back runners until frost hits. Managed Examine your rhizomes closely when ings can be clipped away by hand. Compost in this fashion, a strawberry patch can remain replanting. If you notice a lot of soft, rotten small efforts, the leaves away from your patch. productive for five years or more. tissue, your iris patch could be infected with Now, assess your surroundings and think Another favorite plant that may be in need the iris borer. Usually by midsummer, one to repeated back to when you were doing all that picking. of reinvigoration is your iris. If once upon a one and a half inch larvae have made their day in and Was your back sore from reaching in to a very time they bloomed strong and now there is way from the leaves into the rhizomes. They wide row? Were most of your berries on the barely a blossom to be seen, chances are they hollow out the fleshy roots causing foliage to day out.” small side? If you answered yes to both of are overcrowded. It’s time to divide them and collapse and rot to take over. Control this pest these questions, then serious renovation is in replenish their soil. In our climate, this should by proper sanitation. In the fall, after a hard Robert Collier order. be accomplished every three or four years. frost, cut iris foliage back to the ground as low Use the tiller or a shovel to shrink your Surprisingly, and unlike most other perennials, as possible. Throw it and any nearby debris row back to a manageable width. Fourteen division of irises should take place no later or mulch away. With any luck, overwinter- inches is about as wide as the experts recom- than July or August. This will give them ample ing eggs will be removed by your efforts. In mend. Choose the healthiest part of your row time to take hold in their new location prior to the spring, about the time that the tulips are Letters to the and measure out 14 inches. Then, remove the ground freezing. blooming, inspect iris foliage for chewn edges, all the runners that have emerged outside of At first glance the act of dividing irises small holes, or tan colored water marks run- Editor Policy the boundaries. Those of us in the business may appear to be difficult. An overgrown iris ning down the leaf. If these are present, tiny of growing things usually find this part dif- patch does look like a maze of thick roots, but larvae can be crushed inside the leaf before Letters to the Editor ficult. “Can’t just this one stay?” Ease your take heart, the rhizomes are shallow rooted they burrow into the rhizome. have a maximum of 350 guilt by giving away the extras or use them and come out of the ground with relative ease. Roberta McQuaid graduated from the words. We require writ- to start another patch. \Next, get rid of any Start digging at the outer edge of the clump, Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the ers to include their name, “mother” plants that are four years or older. lifting as you go. Once the entire clump is University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 address and phone num- Unfortunately, they have aged beyond their removed, rhizomes can be pried apart by hand. years, she has held the position of staff hor- ber in order for our office productivity. Simply dig them up and send The healthiest “fans” of foliage are those the ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She to authenticate author- them off to the compost pile. Finally, remove furthest from the center. Leave about 2 inches enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have ship prior to publication. daughter plants that are spaced closer than of rhizome attached to each fan for replanting. a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ Addresses and phone four inches from one another. This is another If you are changing your site altogether, turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the numbers are not pub- difficult task, but one that must be accom- keep in mind that irises need at least six hours subject line. lished. Unsigned or anony- mous letters will NOT be published. We reserve the right to edit or withhold any submissions. Libelous, unsubstantiated allega- tions, personal attacks or defamation of character are not allowed. Deadline for submis- sions is Wednesday at noon. 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After a dozen summits over 48 miles, Tom and Julie enjoying a rest on Bondcliff Mountain. Julie and Tom on the summit of Mt. Lafayette while backpacking for five days. A missed sign spoils a surprise, but hearts connect just the same

By Julie Midura trailhead sign – never giving it a sec- ond glance. She hauled herself up the remember the first time Tom and I five-mile trail toward the summit. Along encountered a backpacker while we with her essentials, she was carrying a Iwere out in the woods on a day hike. birthday card, cookies, and chocolate for After the man passed us, I declared, me as well as a Father’s Day card and a “I love hiking, but there is no WAY I’d thermos of hot coffee for Tom. want to lug all of that gear on my back As she hiked towards the summit of just to spend a night in the middle of the Galehead Mountain, the terrain remind- woods. At the end of a long day of hik- ed her of a hike to the summit of Mt. ing, I just want a hot shower and a juicy Garfield that she and I had completed burger.” together in 2017. She thought that it was Fast forward to the present day, strange that the two trails were so sim- with dozens of backpacking trips under ilar, but, intent on reaching the summit our belts. The hot shower has been of Galehead before we did, she brushed replaced with an ice-cold stream, and it off. the juicy burger has been replaced with When she arrived at the summit a food that is eaten out of the bag it has few hours from the time she started, she been cooked in. immediately realized her mistake. And, we wouldn’t have it any other On her drive to the mountain in the way! wee hours of the morning, she had shut Although Tom and I love day-hik- off her GPS once she arrived at the dirt ing, backpacking allows us to unplug road leading to the trailhead. What she from the chaos of the world for more failed to realize is that there are TWO than just a single day. Falling asleep to trailheads a short distance from each Julie celebrating on Bondcliff – the final mountain of their 48-mile hike. the sounds of nature while cocooned other on the same dirt road. She had between the paper-thin walls of our parked her car at the first trailhead sign three-person tent brings the outdoor she reached – never even looking at the experience to the next level. sign in her haste to surprise us on the Which is why I chose to celebrate summit. the birthday that brings me closer to 60 As she reached the summit, she real- than to 50 NOT at a spa but backpacking ized why the trail had looked so famil- through the Pemigewasset Wilderness iar. She was standing on Garfield, not of New Hampshire. I wanted to prove Galehead. She had climbed the WRONG to myself that age is just a number and mountain! that I am stronger and more capable than I received her video message when what the date on my birth certificate I was standing on South Twin. At first, I would suggest. was disappointed that I had missed out A 48-mile hike over 12 4,000-foot on seeing my daughter in person on the mountains would do just that. summit; but when I watched the video If you’re ultra impressed with our message she sent me from two moun- extraordinary feat of endurance and tains away, my heart filled with gratitude. physical prowess, don’t be. We didn’t I couldn’t possibly have felt her love complete the loop in one night. We didn’t more than if she had been standing right even get it done in two. Rather, we start- beside me. ed at 7 p.m. on a Thursday and finished The birthday surprise never hap- at noon on a Tuesday. Yes, that means pened, but the gift was not the choco- that we were out there for six days. late, the cookies, or the card. It was the If we are to receive any accolades, knowledge that my daughter had climbed it should be due to the fact that we man- a mountain for me. We may not have aged to remain married after hiking up been physically connected, but in that and down mountains all day and then moment, my heart could not have been sleeping side by side in a tent for five joined more completely with hers. nights with no shower. Five nights… 12 summits… 48 CLUES ACROSS 39. Bleated 2. Put an end to 35. Able to be estimated One of the numerous highlights of miles… and memories that will last a 1. College group 40. Set on its end 3. Blood disorder 36. Commune in NW our extraordinary trip was receiving a lifetime! 5. Small morsels of food 43. An aspect of Ra 4. Ingredient in wine France video from my daughter midway through We fell asleep under the stars. 11. Actress Dunham 44. Releasing hormone 5. Shellfish 37. Adult female chicken our hike, when Tom and I were on the We awoke with the sun. 12. Puts a limit on (abbr.) 6. Made smaller 38. Intergovernmental ridge between Galehead Mountain and We tasted freedom. 16. Used for baking or 45. Harsh, grating noise 7. We organization South Twin. We heard silence. drying 49. __ Francisco 8. The Treasure State 40. Archaic term for until Prior to our hike, we sent our itin- We inhaled serenity. 17. Commercial 50. Common Japanese 9. __ Ekland, actress 41. That which is not erary to our children so that they would We talked. We listened. We laughed. 18. Zookeeper Bindi surname 10. Male parent sacred be aware of our planned route. We also We rejoiced on every summit. 19. Walk in one’s sleep 51. Punish with an arbi- 13. One hundredth of a 42. Sound made in speech sent them one update per day, knowing It’s amazing how little we need in 24. The Great Lakes State trary penalty watt (abbr.) 44. Handgun (slang) that they worry about us when we’re out this life to be truly happy. 25. Winter sport 53. Football position (abbr.) 14. Dish of minced meat 45. Fill up again backpacking. Once we arrived on Bondcliff – the 26. A thin layer on some- 54. Not in the know 15. Smothered laugh 46. Evoke or awaken Boy, the tides have turned. It’s like final mountain of our hike – we remained thing 56. African antelope 20. Article 47. Beam Me Up, __! we’re the teenagers now on the summit for over four hours. We 27. Peacock network 58. Popular tech (abbr.) 21. Atomic #12 48. Spider wasp genus Unbeknownst to us, our 25-year old placed our Z-Rest sleep pads on a flat 28. Give birth to a lamb 59. Baseball teams get 22. Small parrot 50. Headdress daughter Emelie decided to surprise us rock, laid on our backs, and closed our or kid three of them 23. Fictional “Star Wars” 51. Exclamation of by climbing Galehead Mountain and eyes while the billowing white clouds 29. “Too Scared to Cry” 60. Make up one’s mind planet surprise waiting for us to arrive on the summit. floated above us. author 63. __ Spumante (Italian 27. French wine grape 52. Of I Although she is working on climbing all There was nowhere we needed to 30. Nose wine) 29. Football stat (abbr.) 54. Figures 48 4,000-footers in New Hampshire, she be. There was no need to rush down. 31. Friend 64. Martens 30. Sound unit 55. Men’s fashion acces- has never climbed Galehead. Since we planned to primitive camp for 33. Country music legend 65. Susan and Tom are two 31. Where you sleep sories She woke at 2 a.m., drove from one final night, we had all the time in the Haggard 32. University of Dayton 57. Indicates position Boston to New Hampshire, and arrived world. 34. Curved CLUES DOWN 33. Miller beer offering 61. Megabyte at the trailhead at 5 a.m. It was still dark And we used it wisely. 38. More deformed 1. Excessively showy 34. Feel embarrassed 62. The Prairie State outside. Afraid that she’d miss us, she And that, my friends, is backpack- jumped out of her car and raced past the ing! CROSSWORD ANSWER on page 9

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By Tim Peterson This was a very meaningful night for Sports Correspondent everyone here.” Besides being a player/manager for THORNDIKE – Paul Marcinek and St. Joe’s, Oliveira was also a member of Karl Oliveira were teammates on the St. the East Longmeadow Navigators in the Joseph’s baseball team, which competes National Division. in the Tri-County League, for more than One of the things that Marcinek twenty years. told the large crowd during the ceremo- During a pregame ceremony held ny, which was followed by a moment of prior to the start of last Friday night’s silence, was what it used to be like play- home opener against archrival Peoples ing baseball games at St. Joe’s Ballpark Bank, Marcinek spoke about his long- in front of large crowds on Friday nights time friend and teammate, who passed during the summertime. away unexpectedly on April 26. “This was what this placed always “Karl Oliveira was Palmer. Karl looked like on Friday night’s back in Oliveira was St. Joe’s. The loss of Karl the day,” said Marcinek, who replaced Oliveira cannot be measured in words,” Oliveira as the St. Joe’s player/manag- said Marcinek following the game, er. “We’ve won many home games on which was won by Peoples Bank, 3-2 Friday nights, and we also lost many in eight innings. “To have the honor and games on Friday nights.” the privilege to play baseball with Karl for so long was something very special. See TRI-COUNTY, page 8 St. Joe’s Ryan Magni, of Chicopee, picks up a ground ball.

Paul Marcinek speaks about teammate and longtime Tri-County League player/manager Jon Miarecki pitches for St. Joe’s. Devin Slattery makes a throw to first for Pitcher Jake Graveline pitches for the Karl Oliveira during a pre-game ceremony Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com PeoplesBank. Bankers. last Friday night.

Western Mass. Pioneers keep on winning Valley Blue Sox win pair By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent of comeback games HOLYOKE – The Valley in the Valley at the game on LUDLOW – Blake Mullen, Blue Sox (9-4) hosted their Sunday, where fans could be who’s the Western Mass. Father’s Day celebration seen donning blue ribbons in Pioneers starting goalkeeper, against the Bristol Blues support of the cause. was swarmed by a group of kids (3-11) on Sunday night, The Blues, who have seeking his autograph following where they made a major been on the bottom of the last Friday’s home match versus comeback in the ninth inning Southern Division standings, AC Connecticut. It was the most to win the game 4-3. came to MacKenzie looking action he saw the entire evening. In collaboration with the for revenge after their 11-0 Mullen only made one save Trey Mancini Foundation, loss to Valley on June 16th. during the match and his team- fans wore blue in support of The game started fast for mates took care of the rest of the colorectal cancer research. the Blues, scoring two runs business, as the Pioneers posted Mancini is an alum of the in the top of the first inning. a 3-0 shutout victory before a Valley Blue Sox organiza- The Blue Sox were unable large crowd at Lusitano Stadium tion, competing on the 2011 to get on the scoreboard in Ludlow. It was the Pioneers roster, and was selected by until the fourth inning, when fourth shutout in their first seven the Baltimore Orioles in the Jonathan Kelly of Xavier matches of the regular season. eighth round (249th over- University had an RBI sin- “To be able to post a shut- all) of the 2013 MLB First gle. out, especially in front of our Year Player Draft. In 2020, The Blues responded in fans here at Lusitano Stadium, Mancini was diagnosed the top of the fifth inning, Nicholas Oberrauch makes his Carlos Ferrando changes up the just feels fantastic,” said Mullen with colon cancer, and the pushing their lead to 3-1. way up the field. Photos by David Henry field for the Pioneers. Blue Sox honored his time See PIONEERS, page 8 See BLUE SOX, page 8

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Miarecki. league, you always have to go through St. Joe’s (1-1) held a 2-0 lead enter- TRI-COUNTY, from page 7 “John was always our starting pitch- Peoples Bank. They’re in the finals every ing the top of the sixth inning in last er whenever we played home games year.” Friday’s contest. A couple of former St. Joe’s players on Friday night’s,” Marcinek said. “He Peoples Bank has won the last seven Peoples Bank scored a pair of runs came back and played in last Friday’s returned for tonight’s game and I’m not Tri-County League titles. in that frame, which tied the game at 2-2. game in honor of Oliveira. sure how many more games he’ll be Jon Ferry, who played for Peoples Both teams stranded runners in scor- The St. Joe’s players wore #9, which starting for us this season.” Bank in 2019, has returned to St. Joe’s ing position in the seventh inning was Karl’s uniform number during bat- Miarecki, who graduated from Ware this season as a player/coach. Dave Clark, who was a pinch hit- ting practice. A Peoples Bank uniform High School, helped the Indians baseball Jon’s younger brother, Joe, is in his ter for Peoples in the top of the sixth, with the #9 on the back was hung on the team win a couple of championship titles second season as the Peoples Bank play- beat out an infield hit leading off the fence near their bench. back in the 1980’s. er/ manager. top of the eighth inning. After stealing Jim Long, who was the manager for Marcinek, who played baseball “Jon used to play for St. Joe’s second base, he advanced to third on a Peoples Bank, passed away during the at Quaboag Regional, lost in the state before he decided to play for my team balk. Then shortstop Devin Slattery, who season several years ago. semifinal game against Miarecki and the in 2019,” Joe Ferry said. “When Karl graduated from Ware High School in Karl Oliveira was listed in the sixth Indians at St. Joe’s Ball Park. passed away, he felt the need to go back 2019, flied out to left field. Clark did not spot in the St. Joe’s batting order as the Two other players, who returned for over there and be a player/ coach. I can’t immediately break towards the plate on designated hitter. St. Joe’s last Friday night were Russ respect him more as his brother for the play, but when the left fielder’s throw He was replaced by pinch hitter Josh Lloyd and Jay Eldridge. doing that. I would like to be teammates home skipped away from the catcher, he Skowyra in the bottom of the second Eldridge drove home both of St. with my older brother for another season was able to score the go-ahead. inning. Joe’s runs in last Friday’s game with before we stop playing baseball.” Righty Garrett Baker, who had “Karl needed to be in the starting singles to center field. Both runs were Joe Ferry also played for St. Joe’s replaced Peoples starter Jake Graveline line-up on the night that we honored his scored by second baseman Ryan Magni. and was a member of the 2006 champi- with one-out in the sixth, wound up memory,” Marcinek said. “Everything The rivalry between the two Tri- onship team. being the winning pitcher. He walked that was done tonight was very purpose- County league team is like the Red “I played with Karl from 2004 until St. Joe’s Brandon Magni with one-out in ful.” Sox and Yankees rivalry. The members 2008,” said Ferry, who graduated from the seventh before retiring the next two Following the first pitch of the of both teams do have a tremendous Palmer High School. “Karl was a great batters with a strikeout and flyout ending game, the ball was presented to Karl’s amount of respect for each other. guy and it’s a huge loss for our entire the ballgame. son, Nathan, who was the senior first “If we’re the Red Sox, they league. He’s a legend in Palmer. This “This was a very big win for us,” baseman for the Palmer varsity baseball (People’s) would be our Yankees,” has always been a friendly rivalry and he said Joe Ferry, who’s team entered this team this past spring. Marcinek said. “They always win and spoke highly of everyone on our team. week’s action with a 2-0 record. “It The St. Joe’s starting pitcher against always put a quality team on the field. It’s always a lot of fun playing against was one of those games where we were Peoples Bank was right-hander Jon To win a championship title in this St. Joe’s.” challenged.”

Mullen said. “It was an awesome expe- Just like the fans sitting in the stands, job tonight.” PIONEERS, from page 7 rience playing in the playoffs two years Mullen has enjoyed watching the duo of While the Pioneers had several more ago. We’re hoping to host a home playoff forward Patrick Agyemang and midfield- scoring chances, the score remained 1-0 after he finished signing autographs. “The match this year.” er Ignacio Lerech combine offensively. until late in the first half. defense is playing very well and we’re The Pioneers defeated the North They’re both first-year members of the During the 41st minute, Lerech sent also scoring a lot of goals this season, Carolina Fusion U23 squad, 3-1, in the team. the ball into the box from the left side and which is awesome.” 2019 Eastern Conference semifinals “Patrick and Ignacio have combined Jordan Koduah tapped it into the back of Mullen, who’s from Manchester, before losing to Reading United AC, who so well together. It seems like they’ve the net. Conn., has been the Pioneers start- were the host team, 1-0, in the finals. been playing together for years,” Mullen The best scoring chance for AC ing goalie since 2019. He was the USL Mullen gave a lot of credit to the said. “Both of them are always looking to Connecticut came during the 63rd min- League Two Golden Glove winner that defense for making his job very easy. score goals and it’s awesome having them ute when Mullen tipped a shot attempt season. The starting defenders for the Pioneers in play for our team this year.” by Pascal Derwaritsch over the crossbar Since losing a road match to the last Friday’s home match were Federico During the 8th minute of the last resulting in a corner kick. Boston Bolts, 4-0, in the season open- Gutierrez, Nicholas Oberrauch, Carlos Friday’s match, Agyemang sent a forward The Pioneers had a couple of scoring er on May 11, the Pioneers have post- Emery, Carlos Ferrando. pass to Lerech, who sprinted down the chances during the final ten minutes of ed a 5-0-1 record and have outscored “I’ve really enjoyed having those right side in front of a defender before the match. their opponents, 14-2. The Western guys playing in front of me this year,” firing a shot into the left corner past A line drive shot by Khalid Rose was Mass. squad is battling the Bolts for first Mullen said. “They just love playing AC Connecticut goalie Jan Tofern for a deflected away by Tofern and the rebound place in the USL League Two Northeast defense.” breakaway goal giving the home team an shot by Martin Oyenard skipped wide. Division standings. Gutierrez, who was the Pioneers early 1-0 lead. Another shot by Rose sailed wide a cou- “The players are playing with a lot game captain, suffered a left ankle inju- “Scoring a goal is the best feeling in ple of minutes later. of confidence right now,” said Western ry at the end of the first half. He was the world, but the most important thing The Pioneers did put a shot into the Mass. Pioneers head coach Federico replaced by Federico Ucar at the start of is that we won tonight’s game” Lerech net during stoppage time, as Guillermo Molinari. “We just need to keep improv- the second half. said. “Our goalie and the defense deserve Deal connected with Yosuke Hanya, ing in every match.” “Losing a player to injury like a lot of credit because they’re doing an which sent their faithful supporters home Mullen and his teammates recorded a Federico Gutierrez definitely hurts a lot,” amazing job. Everyone just did a great happy for the second week in a row. 2-0 shutout victory in the first meeting of Mullen added. “We do have some talent- the season against AC Connecticut (1-6), ed players on the bench. Federico Ucar which was played at Dillon Stadium in came in and played very well.” Hartford, Connecticut on May 26. Their Mullen took over the captain role other two shutouts came against FC from Gutierrez during the second half. Malaga City. “Being a captain of this soccer team The Pioneers are scheduled to play is something that you always dream a friendly versus Hartford Athletic, who about,” he said. “It was a huge honor played in the USL championship in 2019, for me to be captain for the first time at Dillon Stadium on July 20. during the second half. I really appreciate The Pioneers, who finished in first Federico giving it to me.” place in the Northeast league standings in The Pioneers captain is Maxi Viera, 2019, are hoping to qualify for the play- who has missed the past couple of match- offs again this season. es with an injury. Connor Hicks, who’s “It definitely feels like we’re doing from Monson, is also sidelined with an something special again this season,” injury. Carlos Emery heads up the left side. Sebastian Arriagada dekes around a pair of Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com defenders.

they came back to win the game 7-6. two-run home run from Matt Zaffino want to have a bat in his hands in a BLUE SOX, from page 7 The theme for the 7:05 p.m. game (Fairfield) of the Westerners. The score clutch situation.” was School’s Out, and the night was all stood at 2-2 heading into the fourth The game was the first in the Blue Valley then went to score in the bot- about the kids, featuring a Bubble DJ inning, where Valley was able to score Sox’ 2021 season to go into extra tom of the sixth, but the game remained and face painter in attendance. again off of a Travis Holt RBI double. innings. In the top of the tenth, Danbury scoreless until the ninth inning, when The first time the Blue Sox faced The lead was short-lived. The scored a run, making the game 6-5. Cole Andrews (Miami/Ohio) made yet the Westerners, they took the game by a Westerners then scored three runs in Both dugouts were wild, after an umpire another game-altering play that resulted score of 12-7. the top of the sixth to take the lead by a mistakenly called Travis Holt out at in two RBIs to come from behind and The Friday night game started off score of 5-3. The Blue Sox stayed in the first. The Westerners celebrated on the win the game. slow for the Westerners, with two strike- deficit for a majority of the game, where diamond before being told to return to “It feels good to come back and get outs dished out in the first inning from both teams were unable to score any their dugout to finish the game. the win,” said Andrews, who has been Aaron Hubbell of Belmont University. runs against each other from the sixth to The (almost) four-hour game came a ninth inning hero for the Blue Sox in The bottom of the second brought the ninth innings. to a conclusion at the end of 10 innings, multiple games this season. “We didn’t first run of the game from a Brian Hart The bottom of the ninth saw new when Nate Thomas bombed one to right have the best game hitting in the first (Marist) RBI that brought Nate Thomas life from the Blue Sox, when Nate field with two runners on, and the out- eight innings, so I’m glad we could get (St. Josephs) home. Then, after great Thomas and Travis Holt were both fielder couldn’t catch it. it done in the ninth.” plays from the Valley outfielders to pre- brought home off of a Cole Andrews “I want to commend our guys for vent the Westerners from making their (Miami/Ohio) RBI, which tied the game sticking with it and fighting to win it. Blue Sox 7, Westerners 6 mark on the scoreboard, Brenden Hueth at 5-5. It’s really tough, especially in summer The Valley Blue Sox (8-3) faced (St. Josephs) sprinted his way to first “Cole is always coming through,” ball, when everyone is new and there the Danbury Westerners (5-6) in their and slyly stole second, bringing Jack said Head Coach Hez Randolph, “he aren’t really ties to the team, so it’s second matchup of the season Saturday Housinger (Xavier) home. has a knack for getting that big hit. He’s special to see that the guys really care. night at MacKenzie Stadium, where The game evened out from a becoming one of those guys that you That’s awesome.” Said Randolph.

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from page 1 their regular meeting day and time at 1 have different events every Wednesday though information is not included on the SENIORS, to 3 p.m. Drapeau encourages any inter- like bingo and other entertainment, city website the center has a Facebook ing, the Golden Senior group is trying to ested senior to stop by the center and join something for seniors to get involved in.” page that they’re updating. For more start back up. the meeting to get the Golden Seniors up After the groups get more seniors to talk information on the center including their The group held a meeting last and running again. about what events they’d like to see, the lunches, and activities their holding peo- Wednesday to come up with event ideas, “The group has been ongoing suc- following Wednesdays will include dif- ple can visit their Facebook page entitled though member Bob Drapeau said there cessfully for many years and we want to ferent activities for seniors to participate Holyoke Council on Aging and Senior weren’t many attendees to give opinions. bring it back, people haven’t seen word in. Center. For further questions or infor- There will be another meeting to talk of the center being open so we want to The Senior Center is open Monday mation people can call the center at 413- about event ideas next Wednesday on get the word out.” Drapeau said. “We through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 322-5625.

from page 1 from page 1 Holyoke City Council include Jenny GARDEN, ELECTION, Rivera, Michael Thomas Siciliano, year and have seen the number of fami- held on Sept. 21. The last day to reg- Linda Vacon, Juan Anderson-Burgos, lies in need of fresh vegetables. We know ister for the municipal election will Peter Tallman, Kevin Jourdain, Jose this community garden space will help be Oct. 13, and the municipal elec- Luis Maldonado Velez, Mark Chatel, address that need and offer an opportunity tion will be on Nov. 2. As there are Jennifer Keitt, Howard Greaney Jr., for Holyoke to learn, grow, and celebrate still people who haven’t returned can- and Paola Ferrario. There is only together. didate papers, the list of candidates one certified candidate for School As a representative of the New will be updated as papers are returned. Committee, John Whelihan. There are Majority (BIPOC, working class, poor, For those interested in viewing the 10 other candidates listed, but none of LGBTQ, women and immigrant com- list or watching for updates on candi- them are certified yet. munities), we are excited to be launch- dates they can visit the city website at All nomination papers, regardless ing this community garden space. As the https://www.holyoke.org on the Clerk of the position, are due on July 27. new stewards of this property, it will stay Page under Voter Information. Those with papers out have time to owned and cared for by the community. The certified candidates for mayor hand them in and become certified. We see this property and project as a part are: Devin Sheehan, Rebeca Lisi, If people want to take out candidate of the path toward the liberation of our Gloria A. Caballero, Michael Sullivan, papers, they are advised to do it as community and highlights the resilient Christopher Kosinksi, and Joshua soon as possible and to return their people here in Holyoke. Garcia. The certified candidates for papers just as soon.

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The Holyoke Sun • JUNE 25, 2021 • 11 ◗ In The News Big E returns this fall with full capacity fair WEST SPRINGFIELD – Eastern States Exposition ed ESE’s transparency and communication through this The Super Wheel, a 150 ft. high Ferris wheel with 36 (ESE) is thrilled to announce that The Big E is back. process as well as their assistance in providing a loca- climate-controlled gondolas that seat up to six people. It ESE President Gene Cassidy, and West Springfield tion for the West of the River Regional Vaccine Center. will be located between the Better Living Center and the Mayor Will Reichelt met with media Tuesday, June 15 Personally I can’t wait to get back to The Big E!” Gate 5 entrance. to officially announce the opening of the 105th edition of Cassidy added, “Our thanks go out to Mass. Music fans will enjoy top-name concerts at The Big The Big E, Sept. 17 to Oct. 3. Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito, E Arena, sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer. Guests will Cassidy said, “It’s a good day! We have long await- Mayor Reichelt and a special thank you to West be able to visit the Avenue of States, Storrowton Village ed the opportunity to make this announcement and have Springfield’s Director of Public Health Jeanne Galloway, Museum, shop, eat iconic fair foods, watch the new Big been working diligently on our program. Preparations who has been working closely with us as we all navi- Parade, ride the rides and much more. are underway as we look forward to welcoming every- gated the many phases of the Massachusetts re-opening Look to our website and social media for announce- one back to our beloved Big E.” process.” ments as information becomes available. Advance dis- Mayor Reichelt said, “The Big E is a West “Big is Back” is the theme of this year’s Fair. count tickets to the 2021 Big E are on sale now online at Springfield institution and we welcome all of New Currently the fifth largest fair in North America, The www.TheBigE.com or at The Big E Box Office. England to our Town in September. We have appreciat- Big E will debut some big surprises this year including Eastern States Exposition, home of The Big E, follows COVID-19 regulations required by the USDA INSP. Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Town of West BUY DIRECT FRESH BONELESS AND SAVE $$$ Springfield now and will continue to do so during The USDA INSP. FRESH BONE-IN USDA INSP. HILLSHIRE FARMS Big E. BEEF ORIGINAL & TURKEY The Big E relies on thousands of employees and ASSORTED $ 33 volunteers in a variety of positions to help present the $ 87 RIB EYE POLSKA KIELBASA 3 lb PORK LOIN CHOPS ...... 1 lb CUT $ 88 WHOLE ...... Fair each year. Visit TheBigE.com for job postings for FREE lb OR HALF USDA INSP. the 2021 Big E. USDA INSP. FRESH 8 $ 99 The Big E would not be possible without the sup- PORK SIRLOIN SAUERKRAUT 2 LB ...... 2 lb port of its sponsors. The Fair has a myriad of sponsor- $ 77 USDA INSP. ship opportunities at a variety of levels. If you are a busi- CUTLETS ...... 1 lb FRESH BONELESS USDA INSP. FRESH 10 LB BAG ¢ ness or organization interested in becoming a sponsor at USDA INSP. FROZEN BEEF CHICKENDRUMSTICKS ...... 77 lb The Big E, please contact Jill Larsen at 413-205-5017 or EYE ROUND USDA INSP. FROZEN [email protected]. PORK $ 33 $ 99 SPARE RIBS SINGLE PAK ..... 3 lb $ 83 CHICKEN LEG 1/4s 40 LB BOX 14 ea SLICED IN OUR DELI 3 lb USDA INSP. FROZEN USDA INSP SLICED IN OUR DELI $ 99 GREAT ON THE GRILL! TWIN PAK COOKED CORNED BEEF ...... 5 lb USDA INSP. $ 99 GROUND FRESH DAILY CORNISH GAME HENS ...... 1 lb 90% DIET LEAN USDA INSP. FROZEN DIMITRIA DELIGHTS GREAT ON THE GRILL $ 99 USDA INSP FRESH GROUND BEEF DANISH STRIPS 9 OZ ...... $ 29 2 ea BONELESS BEEF BRISKET ...... 4lb $ 59 5 LB BAG 90 Avocado St. USDA INSP FROZEN lb 90 Meat Outlet Springfield $ 49 4 BEEF BACK RIBS ...... 2 lb HOURS: Mon. - Wed. 8-4 413-737-1288 Thurs. 8-6 • Fri. 8-6 • Sat. 8-3 www.90meat.com USDA INSP STORE MADE ITALIAN MARINATED SALE DATES: $ 99 We reserve the right 1/2 CHICKEN ...... 1ea 6/24/21 - 6/30/21 BUY DIRECT FOR SAVINGS • SELECTION • SERVICE to limit quantities.

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