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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021 www.warerivernews.turley.com A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com Father Piotr promoted to vicar Wednesdays added to Has loved Ware’s hybrid program serving Ware School Superintendent Dr. Class failure Marlene DiLeo said the goal would By Eileen Kennedy be to start in-person Wednesdays Staff writer numbers surprise for the week after February vaca- School Committee tion, which would be the week of WARE – Not every parish Feb. 22. priest is promoted to be the sec- Board of Health member ond in command to a bishop, but By Eileen Kennedy Staff writer Katrina Velle, who said she was Ware’s will be when Father Piotr there as a private citizen and a sci- Calik leaves his flock to become WARE – After discussing the entist, cautioned the board about the vicar general of the Diocese doing so. of Springfield under Bishop first semester’s student failure rates at their meeting of Feb. 3, “Now is not the time to be add- William Byrne. He will report to ing more face-to-face time,” she the bishop, and will be the mod- the School Committee voted to add Wednesdays as an in-school said. “When there are more con- erator of the curia, or administra- tagious variants of the virus with- tive affairs. Byrne told the Catholic day for children in the hybrid pro- gram on a rotating basis for all out teachers being fully vaccinated, Communication News, “Father that’s really risky.” Piotr’s many gifts are well-suited three cohorts. Until now the hybrid schedule has kept Wednesday as a Desjardins acknowledged no for this time of transition.” decision would be perfect, but said “I was shocked when I heard,” fully remote day for all students. “We really need to start using the School Committee doesn’t have said Calik on Tuesday about his much of a choice when faced with promotion. He also didn’t sleep at these Wednesdays as an in-school day,” said School Committee the failure rates and some students all the night he was told he would not attending school at all. become the diocese’s vicar general. Chairman Christopher Desjardins. “I love the town of Ware,” he “There is no reason why these kids said of the two churches he has aren’t in school on Wednesdays, Failure rates been ministering to for the last few and we need to start it now.” years, St. Mary’s and All Saints. School Committee members DiLeo shared the failure rate “The people are very caring, they Brian Winslow, Aaron Sawabi, of individual classes from fourth take care of each other and they Julie Slattery and Michael Foran to 12th grade. Each failure was a protect each other. They make sure Courtesy photo all agreed the school district should class, so some students could have Father Piotr Calik during a Christmas service in Ware. He has been promoted to be the vicar general of add Wednesdays to the hybrid Please see Fr. Piotr, page 6 the Springfield Roman Catholic Diocese. schedule. Please see WARE SCHOOL, page 9

Board votes Rose32 Bread gets approval to change to offer to-go wine and beer By Paula Ouimette beverages to-go as well. Board of Permit for Lost Towns Brewing health Staff Writer Selectmen chairman Kenan Young Co., 483 Main St., Gilbertville. said that if having this license The Alcoholic Beverages Control helps their business right now, he Commission approved the renew- insurance HARDWICK – The Board is all for it. The board approved al of both licenses, even though of Selectmen approved a an the application unanimously by the applicants had missed the off-premise license for Glenn roll call vote. renewal deadline. Hears some Mitchell to sell wine and malt budget requests beverages at Rose32 Bread, 412 Main St., Gilbertville. In his License renewals GIS Services agreement By Eileen Kennedy application, Mitchell explained The board approved the renew- The Board of Assessors sub- Staff writer that Rose32 Bread had transi- al of a 2021 Club License for mitted a proposed agreement South Barre Rod & Gun Club, between the town and CAI Courtesy photo tioned from a bakery/café to WARREN – A process that has This year as part of the Souper Bowl challenge, the United Church a food to-go establishment and 2626 Barre Rd., Hardwick and been discussed on and off years of Ware, ran a soup challenge and due to the town’s generosity, he wished to sell wine and malt a 2021 Farmer Series Pouring Please see HARDWICK, page 4 was put into place Monday night received 818 cans of soup for the Jubilee Cupboard, the food pan- when the Quaboag Regional try at Trinity Episopal Church. School Committee voted to offer teachers and custodians a differ- ent insurance plan through the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association. The new insurance Souper Bowl challenge plan would go into effect on July 1. They voted to accept A classic the recommendation of the a super duper success School Committee’s Budget Subcommittee, which was to By Eileen Kennedy Trim said she was thrilled the change from the current MIIA Staff writer church had been able to gather so health plan to one called the snowy day much soup, and they received a Benchmark IV health plan. The WARE – For many people, little help from two businesses. new plan offers Blue Cross/Blue soup is staple, particularly in the Ware’s Talk of the Town shop, Shield health insurance, which winter. Chicken noodle, chick- donated 200 cans and Labier’s teachers said throughout the pro- en and rice, cream of mushroom, Tree Service donated 180 cans. cess they wanted to keep. The sub- split pea – everyone has their Big Y supermarket also donated a committee met before the School favorite. $50 gift card. Committee for two hours on a vari- But for some people, particu- “It was a great fit for us ety of budget issues. larly this year, they have less to because we have an organic food The vote was 5-0-2, with School put on the table as layoffs have store in the shop,” said Talk of Committee Chairman Andrew soared, hours have been cut and the Town owner Keith Chouinard. Schwenker, and members Jason jobs have disappeared. “We wanted to make sure there Morgan, Greg Morse, Dustin So Kelly Trim, a member of were healthy food options.” He Atwood and Sarah Tetreault voting the United Church of Ware, held said he plans to do outreach so in favor of the change and none the congregation’s second Souper more people know about the food opposed. Members Craig Burgess Bowl drive. pantry. and Matthew Peloquin abstained “My goal was 175 cans, since The church also holds an as their spouses work for the dis- we received 148 last year,” Trim in-gathering of food for the pan- trict and it has been ruled a con- said Monday. “I just finished try once a month, where people flict-of-interest for them to vote on counting the soup, and holy moly, leave nonperishable food items on such matters. we received 818 cans of soup the altar or in boxes in the church. and 69 other food items for the “I just want to thank everyone Turley Publications staff photo by Paula Ouimette WARE – The recent snowstorms, including Tuesday’s, have made the Ware Gilbertville covered bridge, Please see QUABOAG, page 2 Jubilee Cupboard.” who donated,” Trim said. into a beautiful, traditional New England scene. This is heading into the bridge from the Ware side and Bridge Street in Gilbertville can be seen leading away in the background.

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Ware River News Ware Junior Senior High School Obituary Policy second quarter honor roll Turley Publications Each week the Ware River News offers two types of WARE – Ware Junior Senior 11th grade Feliciano, Tory Finocchio, Michael High School released its second Aliah Crump, Andrew Soltys, Fountain, Nathan Harmon, Jacob digs into its submitted photo archives obituaries. and selects a people photo to quarter high honors and honor roll. Anthony DeSantis, Brooke Jalbert, Hannah Lang, Logan publish. We need your help to help One is a free, brief Belanger Camden Balicki Cody St. Mascroft, Abigale McQuaid, Olivia identify those pictured. Death Notice listing HIGH HONORS Cyr Hannah Shamgochian Liam Owsiak and Brody Paul. the name of deceased, Corder and Nathalie Cruz. Email your answers by Monday at noon to [email protected]. date of death and Seventh grade Ninth grade Autumn Beauregard, Ava Dunn, 12th grade Zoey Bain, Nicholas Bousquet, funeral date and place. Brady Guimond, Emily Clark, Jack Aiden Patrissi, Alexander Remy Cahalan, Kaley Campbell, The other is a Paid Gaudreau, Janasia Roman, Julio Cabrera, Audrey LaValley, Chelsea Mathew Desrosiers, Kyle Obituary, costing Ventura, Kaleb Kanozek, Maia Orszulak, Chenille Brown, Dominic Gordon, Majka Lagimoniere, $100, which allows Lamothe, Olivia DiRienzo, Sophia Velazquez, Elisha Crump,Hailey Emily McGrail, Jillian Musnicki, Rheaume and Zachary Bera. Hernandez, Jack Tweedie, Gabrielle Savoy and Dylan families to publish Jacqueline Dugay, John Soltys, Sutkaitis. extended death notice Eighth grade Lexie Orszulak, Luke Harmon, 10th grade information of their Chelsea Foley, Evelyn Shilosky, Myles McGrail, Norah Ayers, Brenna Chesley, Angelina Cote, own choice and may Gavin Sawabi, Genna Saletnik, Olivia Vadnais, Ryan Donnelly, Riley Dulak, Phillip Fox, Abigail Deborah Deschamps identified last week’s photo as include a photograph. Kenyce Crump, Kyla Campbell, Sean Moriarty, Seraya Dauksewich Gaudreau, Mackenzie Kern, Sophia she was in it along with Sandy Fritz, Carol Zins and Linda Tomassi. They were performing “Nunsense Death Notices & Lillian Knight, Michael Devlin, Shawn Santiago, Shelby Schilling, LaGrant, Brogan O’Keefe, Brianna Jamboree” at the Cultural Center at Eagle Hill Nathan Luxon, Owen McKeever, Sydney DiMarzio and Vincent Palladino, Logan Savoy, Amanda School in Hardwick. It was “one of the most fun Paid Obituaries things I’ve ever done in my life,” she said. should be Philip Orszulak, Samantha Lowe, Chiaravalle. Schilling, Kenzie Toelken, Camryn Taylor Janson and Timothy Russell. Wallace and Owen Welsh. Anyone who can identify who is in this week’s submitted through a photo should send the answer to, along with the HONORS their full name, to [email protected]. funeral home to: Ninth grade 11th grade [email protected]. Ariel Cummings, Emily Seventh grade Logan Bernier, Andrew Chagnon, Gavin Kanozek, Jack Matthew Ashmore, Ryder Bonnayer, Quintin Davis, Matthew Exceptions will be made QUABOAG from page 1 2022, with Student Support Services only when the family McKeever, Kyle Safford, Lillyan Cahalan, Brandon Charron, Foran, Nicholas Gambino, Haley Director Robert Bergeron proposing provides a death certificate Wabnig, Mackenzie Peterson, Isabella Cotaj, Adin DeCarlo, Tracy Guimond, Megan Jasmin, Lillian to create two programs: one for an and must be pre-paid. Mason Boronski, Mia DiRienzo, Desruisseaux, Robert Dumas, Tyler Jeffery, Jeremy Johnson, Erin While the change is estimated to applied behavior analysis program Noah Fales, Nyasha Heredia, Figueroa, Hayssa Freitas, Kyle Malin, Skylee McQuaid, Emma save $309,366, the first year the dis- focused on autistic spectrum students, Octavio Cotaj and Tyler Bonilla. Kaczuwka, Brodie Koczur, Alex Orszulak, Emma Orszulak, Tyler trict must give back 25% of the sav- Orszulak, Victoria Perry, Daniel Orszulak, Michael Polak, Caroline ings to the staff covered by the insur- and a second for elementary-aged stu- 10th grade Ramirez, Parker Rasys, Destiny Riethle, Gavin Rohan and Serri ance, making the total savings to the dents with emotional/behavioral dis- Aislin McClure, Callie Routhier, Anthony Skowronski, Wedhoff. district about $203,281. The approx- orders. He said there are enough chil- Orszulak, Camren McCormick, Madisyn Slattery, Allison Sprankle, imately 167 staff members will share dren within the district to have eight Christopher Vadnais, Elise Towne, Paizlea St. Pierre, Maeve Stevens 12th grade about $106,084, which will be given students in each program. Elle Patrissi, Ethan Flamand, and Ryan Volz-Benoit. Destinee Anadon, Amelia to them through a premium holiday, He said the cost for an EBD thera- John Auchter, Liliana Montalban, Bonnayer, Skyla Buck, Janisse checks or some other way. peutic program for the year would be Maegan Boucher, Mason Harper, Eighth grade Castro, Caitlin Hess, Lilly Kibbe, The next step is for the new plan $90,000 for a full-time teacher and a Natalie Silverio, Rachel Desjardins Adrianna Andrejack, Nevaeh Arielis Pagan, Morgan Saletnik, to be sent to a committee made up of counselor, and the cost for an autism and Tony He. Apraham, Donald Charron, Dylan Dillon Slattery, Anais Stokosa, staff and district officials, which will spectrum program would be $130,000 Cummings, Joshua Dulak, Alexia Joshua Sullivan and Aidyn Welsh. negotiate how it will be returned to for a teacher and paraprofessionals. them, according to Jill Gallant-Shaw, “We needed much more support PHONE an insurance consultant from Cook & behavioral support at the elementary 413.967.3505 Co. Insurance Services, of Marshfield. level,” he said of this year. Parents Fax: 413.967.6009 The district hired the consultancy have complained about students dis- Subscriptions: 413.283.8393 Cornerstone Bank offers student scholarships on Sept. 28 of last year to help them rupting classes for other students, the figure out what their options were in students have been dangerous to staff SOUTHBRIDGE – Cornerstone good education can be difficult for typed essay: EMAIL finding more affordable health insur- and to themselves, and have bolted Bank, a community bank with many students, especially with how “Are there any challenges you from the school on occasion, he said. 12 locations throughout central ance for staff. Gallant-Shaw also esti- Advertising Sales difficult this past year has been, so have had to overcome in your high The stress has also caused some staff Massachusetts, will be award- we hope the help we are able to school career?” or “What are your mated employees would save about Dan Flynn to take partial leave during the year, ing sixteen $2,000 scholarships provide to this group of graduates goals for the future, and how will $600 or so a year in reduced premi- [email protected] he said. Four such students have been to students in the area it serves. helps them to reach their goals.” this scholarship assist you in meet- ums. Cornerstone Bank is hoping To apply for a scholarship, the ing them?” Several weeks ago, the School placed out-of-district this year, but Managing Editor to help 2021 high school gradu- student must: Applications must be submitted Committee voted to accept state reg- Bergeron said it is costly to do so Eileen Kennedy ates throughout their community Be a 2021 high school graduate or postmarked to Cornerstone Bank ulations that remove health insurance when that money could be used to cre- [email protected] pursue higher education and fos- Reside within 10 miles of a by April 5. Please send all applica- changes from union negotiations, ate in-district programs. ter advancement in the fields of Cornerstone Bank branch or office tions to scholarships@cornerstone- which allowed the change process to “I want Warren and West Subscriptions business and finance. The sixteen Anticipate being a full-time stu- bank.com, or mail to Cornerstone begin. Brookfield students to be able to [email protected] scholarships will be awarded to dent at an accredited, degree-grant- Bank Scholarship Committee: The estimated cost of the new attend their local public schools,” he the students who best demonstrate ing institution of higher education P.O. Box 370, Southbridge, MA insurance will be $3.09 million, with said. $31 per year pre-paid achievement in academics, extra- Anticipate studying in a busi- 01550. Selected recipients will be the district paying $2.25 million and He also said there were some dis- ($36 out of state) curricular activities and community ness or financial field announced by the week of May the employees paying $837,752. trict staff who might be looking for a Newsstand: $1.00 per copy involvement. Demonstrate achievement and 24. Scholarship funds will be dis- The cost of the current insurance, teaching position, but they would look “Making sure the future leaders high standards in academics, extra- bursed to the student after success- with the 3.37% increase for the new outside the district as well. “The hir- of America get a great education is curricular activities and community ful completion of the first semester, year, would be $3.51 million, with the ing has to be done very carefully,” he WEB so important to us at Cornerstone involvement and upon presentation of an official district paying $2.56 million and the said. “There is a lot of responsibility www.warerivernews.turley.com Bank,” said CEO Todd Tallman. Submit an official transcript and copy of the first semester transcript employees paying $952,724. in setting up such a program in the “We are excited to be able to help GPA from their guidance office and second semester bill. 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He also said he had two larger “asks,” one being $24,000 to pay the nursing instructor for the school’s new Certified Nursing Assistant program and expand it to a second class. This year’s class was funded through an earmark in a state bill, which local legislators made sure passed, but probably can’t be repeated this com- ing year, he said. He also asked for $32,000 for a full-time social worker at the school. The budget process will continue over the coming weeks before a pub- lic hearing on the budget is scheduled. Place your FREE Announcement in CLUES ACROSS 33. Popular musical 59. Moves earth 26. Former monetary 1. Composed awards show unit of Spain the Ware River News. Visit us at 5. Lesotho currency 34. Pertains to the male CLUES DOWN 28. Foodies www. 9. Ethnic group sexual organ 1. Progressive decay of 30. New Zealand parrot Photos Encouraged associated with 36. Supplements with a bone or tooth 32. Makes very happy turley.com Hungarians difficulty 2. Burrowing rodents 34. 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Japanese delicacy ______Main St., Ware, MA 01082. February 11, 2021, Ware River News, Page 3 Hardwick COVID-19 vaccinations set for Feb. 13 and bring a state form with them to their where receiving the vaccination with Lancaster St., Leominster, phone for Registration is necessary, appointment, which can be found at specific questions. appointment (978) 840-2737 https://www.townofhardwick.com/PDF/ Places to get vaccinated for those 75 Rutland Free Public Library, 280 details available soon COVID-19VaccinationAttestationForm. and older: Main Street, Rutland (Appointments not HARDWICK – Massachusetts is cur- pdf. The form is valid for anyone over Eastfield Mall, Springfield (currently yet available) rently in Phase 2, Step 1, of COVID-19 the age of 75 in Phase 2. Other forms all slots are filled) Southbridge Community Center/ vaccinations and supplies are limited. may be available for those younger at a Gardner: Medical Arts Building, Harrington Hospital, 153 Chestnut St, Those who are 75 or older, are eligi- later date. 250 Green St, Suite 200, Gardner, MA Southbridge, appointments available ble for a vaccine that will be given on Due to high demand and constrained 01440 Monday through Friday. Feb. 13, at the Hardwick Elementary vaccine supply, COVID-19 vaccina- Appointments available Monday, Worcester: Central Mass Allergy and School. Details and registration infor- tion appointments are limited. More Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Asthma Care, 425 Lake Avenue North, mation will be available as soon as pos- appointments will be available based Phone for appointment (978) 669- Suite 201, Worcester. sible. on supply from the federal government. 0199 Appointments available Monday Below is a list of current sites where Appointments will be added on a rolling Gardner Walgreens, 232 Main St, through Thursday. you can make an appointment to receive basis. In case of closures due to win- Gardner. To schedule an appointment send an a vaccine for those over 75. Click on ter weather, vaccination locations will Holden Walgreens, 1145 Main St, email to COVID@centralmassallergy. the links to get all the current informa- reach out to individuals with appoint- Holden. com, providing only your first name, tion available and if possible to schedule ments to reschedule. Those who can- Holyoke: Baystate Health, 361 phone number, and preferred location your appointment online. Those receiv- not safely get to their appointment, can Whitney Ave. in Holyoke. for vaccination (Pittsfield or Worcester). ing vaccinations will also need to fill out reschedule. Reach out to the location Leominster: Hannaford, 118 DEVIN HENRY TO PLAY SOCCER FOR AIC Tri-Parish Community Church Ware Boy Scout WARE – Devin Henry, a Ware High School senior, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Troop 281 bottle American International University in Springfield. honors Jeanne Hanson They are a Division 2 soccer team. NEW BRAINTREE — Despite At the conclusion of the business and can drive the threat of another nasty snowstorm meeting, Jeanne Hanson, of Gilbertville, WARE – Boy Scout Troop 281 on Sunday, Feb. 7, an enthusiastic was honored for her many decades of will hold a bottle and can drive on Friends of Ware Town crowd of worshippers met at the Tri- service to the Hardwick Calvinistic Sat., Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Parish Community Church in the New Congregational Church, the Tri-Parish Edgar Machine, located next to the Braintree Congregational Church. Guest Community Church and her contribu- car wash on West Street. Hall planning garden tour Pastor, Rev. Kathleen Fitzgibbons, gave tions to the local communities. All glass must be in boxes for a message based on Exodus 33:7, with a The Sunday, Feb. 14 (Valentine’s WARE – Friend of Ware Town Hall President safety reasons. In case of snow that special story for the children. Beautiful Day) service at 10 a.m. in the New Patricia Skutnik recently announced that their morning, the drive will be cancelled. music was provided by pianist Holly Braintree Congregational Church will Annual Giving Campaign for 2020 was, once If the sign is not up that morning Bartelmann. be led by Jennifer Pollard. And, Rev. again, a success. “The town continues to be very and there is no one present, please Following the church service, the Kathleen Fitzgibbons will be back with supportive of our efforts,” she said. She stated that do not leave any donations. annual business meeting accomplished a us on Sunday, Feb. 21 – same time, the Giving Campaign was the only fundraiser for The troop thanks everyone for lot of work for the coming year. Thanks same place. Deacon Marguerite Crevier the group last year. “Unfortunately, anything we their support. to the generosity of many donors to the will assist Pastor Fitzgibbons. All are wanted to plan was stopped short by COVID,” she Any questions, contact Turley Publications Submitted Photo Tri-Parish, the new year is getting off on welcome, and membership is definitely said. Scoutmaster Dan Flynn at 413-297- Jeanne Hanson, of Gilbertville, was the right foot and lots of enthusiasm was not required, with social distancing and The group is currently in the process of planning recently honored for her service to the 5886 or [email protected]. expressed for the 2021 year. masks. a garden tour for early summer of this year as a church and surrounding communities. fundraising event - pending any COVID-related restrictions. “Everything is very uncertain right now, but we feel that a garden tour is something we there have been changes to the sewer can consider,” she said. “As an outdoor event that HARDWICK from page 1 line coming down 32A as well as geo- people can attend at their own pace and use their technical borings taking place. own vehicles, it would be a “socially distant” possi- Technologies for computer mapping. Nomination papers available Cofske said she has spent countless bility. A garden tour hasn’t been done in Ware for a This town renews this agreement every hours registering residents 75 and older very long time, this kind of event should be a nice, year as the service provides accurate on the online portal for this weekend’s enjoyable afternoon for both participating garden- GIS map layers, and also provides for Warren positions COVID-19 vaccination clinic. She apol- ers and those attending.” information for the MassGIS state- ogized for not having a complete update WARREN – Warren Town Clerk Commissioner term and three-year “This is the perfect opportunity to share your wide address database used in the on the USDA grant, but said that the Nancy J. Lowell has announced that Tree Warden position. garden and love of gardening with others,” he said. NextGen911 system. The cost to the clinic took priority because “health and nomination papers are available on The Quaboag Regional School “There is no requirement of the size of the garden – town is $1,750 annually. The board safety come first.” Cofske said once she Monday, Feb. 1, for the upcoming District positions will also be incor- big or small, they are all beautiful.” approved the acceptance of this agree- has more information about the USDA Town Election to be held on Tuesday, porated on the Town Ballot. Two Anyone with a garden who would like to partic- ment as recommended by the Board of grant she will circulate it. May 4. There papers must be filed members from the town of Warren for ipate should please contact Patricia Skutnik, 413- Assessors. with the Board of Registrars in the three-year terms and two members 967-3030, Linda Kenyon, 413-967-6771, or Jane Town Clerk’s office, for certification from the town of West Brookfield for Desjardins, 413-967-4431. Land donation Paige Memorial Library on or before Tuesday, March 16, at 5 three year terms. There is also a one- The board voted to accept the quit- building p.m. Final day to withdraw as a can- year term for Warren members. claim deed of land adjacent to the Quink asked Cofske if she had made didate is Thursday, April 1, at 5 p.m. These nomination papers are avail- Great Backyard Bird Upper Cemetery on Petersham Road any progress in determining the town’s Appearing on the ballot will be the able on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the for the Cemetery Commission in the responsibility, along with the Board following: front office of the Quaboag Regional Count, Feb. 12 to 15 amount of $1. The parcel of land trans- of Trustees, for the Paige Memorial One, three-year assessor seat; Middle High School at 284 Old West ferred by the heirs of Gordon McMillan Library building and its repairs. Cofske one three-year and one two-year Brookfield Road in Warren. Deadline REGION – The Audubon Society and Cornell contains 34,752 square feet, which will said did not have time to research the Cemetery Commissioner posi- for returning these papers is Friday, Lab of Ornithology will hold the Great Backyard be used to expand the cemetery. matter or contact town counsel due tion; one three-year Board of March 19, by 4 p.m. Bird Count Feb. 12 through Feb. 15. The Great planning the vaccination clinic. Cofske Health seat; a five-year Housing Last day to register to vote before Backyard Bird Count is a free, fun, and easy event said most of her time has been spent Authority term; three-year term as the Town Election is Wednesday, that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting EMS updates Board of Selectmen member assisting the Board of Health register a Park Commissioner; five-year April 14, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the birds to create a real-time snapshot of bird popu- Julie Quink said that she and Town vaccine recipients. Cofske said that she Planning Board seat; one three-year Town Clerk’s office in the Shepard lations. Participants are asked to count birds for Administrator Theresa Cofske were is spread out very thin and exhausted. Selectman term; a three-year Sewer Municipal Building on High Street. as little as 15 minutes or as long as they wish on both emailed about attending a Ware She asked if they were going to discuss one or more days of the four-day event and report meeting to discuss EMS. Quink said her performance or responsibilities, she their sightings online at birdcount.org. Anyone the board still needs to address West would prefer not to do it at the end of can take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Brookfield Rescue Squad’s offer. Young a public meeting, but rather through a from beginning bird watchers to experts and they NAMI offers free peer-to-peer program said that with Baystate Mary Lane phone call offline. Quink said that she can participate from their backyard or with a Ware Hospital closing in June, they should would be happy to call Cofske later in AGAWAM – NAMI Peer-to-Peer building healthy relationships, setting River Nature Club group exploring a defined area review with West Brookfield or Ware the week to discuss ways to help. is a free eight-week, recovery-focused goals, dimensions of wellness, direct- with a team traveling in separate vehicles. Ware and see if their positions on money and Quink asked if there was any way educational program for adults who ing care, relapse prevention, gaining River Nature Club will announce plans for this services have changed, given this new the town could hire either an assistant wish to establish and maintain their confidence, relaxation, empowerment, event soon. development. Quink said she would for the Board of Health or for Cofske wellness. Great value is placed on the self-acceptance and understanding respond to Ware and arrange to meet herself. Board of Selectmen member individual experiences of each person and I statements. with them in March. In the meantime, Kelly Kemp said her son is in need of in the class, participants are empow- It starts on Thursday Feb. 25, from Great Falls Discovery Center Quink will reach out to both West community service hours for school ered and invited to share their own 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for eight Brookfield and Barre, and conference and would be willing to assist Cofske stories and the coping tools that have weeks, ending on April 15. Contact presents zoom owl program with both of them. in taking meeting minutes of recorded worked for them. [email protected] or go to meetings. Quink said that her daughter Participants can create their own namiwm.org/support to register. Friends of Great Falls Discovery Center present would be willing to do the same. vision statement, SMART goals, NAMI is the National Alliance on “Owls of New England” by Peter Christoph Peter. USDA update Cofske told Quink she could contact recovery workbook, support networks, Mental Illness, the nation’s largest Christoph delivers stunning photographs of his Cofske said she had hoped to pro- Town Counsel David Jenkins to find awareness grid and crisis plan. grassroots mental health organization. favorite owls combined with stories, which enter- vide a full report on the USDA grant out about the library building. Cofske Peer-to-peer programs are trans- NAMI provides advocacy, education, tain, educate and inspire. Participants will learn the for the sewer project, but a new infor- also recommended Quink research the forming and give participants the tools support and public awareness so that secrets he uses to find and photograph owls in their mational guideline release was just matter with the Massachusetts Board of for self-discovery, self-care, finding all individuals and families affect- natural habitat. Christoph is a well-known wildlife released. The financial team, RCAP Libraries and pull any files pertaining to community, making decisions and ed by mental illness can build better advocate, naturalist and award-winning wildlife Solutions and town counsel will have the Paige Memorial Library from Town moving forward, making friends, lives. photographer, who seeks to raise awareness of the to “iron out those kinks.” Cofske said Clerk Ryan J. Witkos. need to conserve bird habitat. The virtual presen- tation via Zoom will be Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. People may email [email protected] for link to join. More information, they may call 413-863-3221 or visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org. The Library Loft The presentation is free and all are welcome. This Tell Us What Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer program is supported by a grant from the Montague Cultural Council, a local agency, which is support- ed by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state You Think We are celebrating our agency. 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. 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REGION WARE FOR 1 THE 29 Y ditorial G EA VIN R E ER S Baby it’s cold outside (especially at 4,003 feet)! S The Ware River News (USPS 666100) is published every By Julie Midura Thursday by Turley Publications, Combatting Correspondent Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. Telephone (413) 283- ast week, Tom and I braced ourselves 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. POSTMASTER: Send address cabin fever as we stepped out of our car at Rocky changes to Turley Publications, LBranch Trailhead to hike to the sum- Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. mit of 4,003-foot Mt. Isolation. The tempera- 01069. ture on our car thermometer read negative 2 inside and out PATRICK H. TURLEY degrees! CEO inters in New England can seem We strapped on our snowshoes as fast as very long in the best of years, but we could, slung our heavy winter backpacks KEITH TURLEY Wthis past fall and now as we find over our shoulders, grabbed our trekking President ourselves deep into winter this February, poles, and headed up the trail as fast as our it may seem even longer than normal as legs could carry us. We had just one thing in EDITOR COVID-19 remains with us after almost a mind — move quickly in an attempt to gener- Eileen Kennedy [email protected] year. ate heat. Punxsutawney Phil, the ever-popular, When Tom and I first learned about the ADVERTISING SALES Pennsylvania groundhog removed from his list of 48 4,000-foot mountains in New Hampshire, we envisioned hiking on balmy Dan Flynn burrow each year to prognosticate about [email protected] how many more weeks of winter we’ll see summer days under bright sunny skies while before spring makes its anxiously-awaited our boots struck the dirt and rock-strewn path beneath our feet. But somewhere along the SPORTS EDITOR appearance, made his annual visit above Greg Scibelli way, we fell in love with hiking so much — ground on Feb. 2. Unfortunately, he saw his The view of Mt. Washington, as seen from Mt Isolation. [email protected] or maybe we just lost all sense of self-preser- shadow and determined there will be six vation – that we decided to continue climbing SOCIAL MEDIA weeks more of winter. When Tom and I first started hiking in the mountains right through winter. Although winter, we heard the mantra, “Be Bold... Start Luckily, Massachusetts’ “famous” we did extensive research beforehand on how groundhog, Ms. G, the official state Cold.” That means when you arrive at the @ Ware River News to be safe while hiking up such big moun- trailhead and step out of your car, you should groundhog of our state also made her annu- tains on frigid winter days, much of what we WEB al appearance on Feb. 2. She did not see her feel quite chilled. Within 10 to 15 minutes of www.warerivernews.turley.com learned came through trial and error. hiking, you will generate enough heat to feel shadow and so predicted an early spring. One of the first lessons we learned was to How early we don’t yet know. She lives at warm and comfortable. dress in layers. A single heavy winter jacket Back then, I was fully aware of that recom- the Massachusetts Audubon education cen- is a poor choice for winter hiking. Dressing ter, Drumlin Farm, in Lincoln. mendation, but I chose to ignore it, due mostly in layers gives you the ability to regulate your from the cold, hard fact that I despise being It remains to be seen if either forecast body temperature in order to avoid becoming www.turley.com is accurate. In the Holyoke area, at least, cold. When I stepped out of the warm car and Turley Publications, Inc. cannot too hot or too cold for extended periods of assume liability for the loss of skunks are already on the move again, a into the frigid mountain air at the trailhead, I time. Multiple layers allow you to add and wanted an arsenal of clothing covering every photographs or other materials sure sign spring is headed our way. Of submitted for publication. remove clothing as needed. inch of my body. No way was I taking off any course the Paper City is usually a little The key to layering in deep cold is to Materials will not be returned layers! So I loosened the straps on my back- except upon specific request warmer than many other Western Mass understand that air temperature, body tem- pack to accommodate all of the layers that I when submitted. locations, so who knows? perature and exertion level all work togeth- was wearing and headed up the trail looking Whether Phil’s or Mrs. G’s forecasting er to determine how cold you will feel. You like Ralph’s little brother in “A Christmas proves true, we are all getting at least a should remove as many layers as necessary on Story.” touch of cabin fever, and there’s certainly the ascent to minimize perspiring. And of course, 15 minutes later, I felt like stronger feelings of restlessness and bore- Zero degrees can feel brutally cold or a was walking in a sauna. So off came the OPINION dom running through us all and our friends downright balmy depending on how you’re backpack and off came the layers. It took and family. dressed and how much you are exerting your- many, many... dare I say many... hikes before So what to do? Considering our very self. I have been very comfortable in a single, I finally learned my lesson. Now, I suck it up POLICY recent snow, one can choose to educate long-sleeve base layer while hiking up a steep and start cold. Letters to the editor oneself and go hiking, but if you’re new to incline, while, conversely, I have felt incredi- I do, however, carry in my pack enough bly cold wearing four layers of clothing while should be 250 words or the activity make sure you learn about the layers for a day on Everest. My typical winter less in length, and “Your right clothing to wear based on tempera- standing still on a summit. layering system consists of a long sleeve meri- Turn” guest column A good layering system includes one or tures and planned activities. Courtesy photo no wool quarter-zip top, a synthetic vest, a between 500-800 words. If you haven’t investigated doing so two base layers made of wicking fabrics Tom and Julie Midura celebrating on Mt. mid-weight fleece jacket, a goose down hood- No unsigned or anony- before cross-country skiing and snowshoe- such as polyester, silk or wool; an insulat- Isolation – their 36th mountain of the NH48. ed puffy, and a hard shell (keep in mind that mous opinions will be ing are possible now that we have plenty of ing mid-layer, such as fleece or down; and published. We require that you may need to buy a size up for the outer- the person submitting the the white stuff. a wind/waterproof outer layer that not only in summer could actually be the reason for my most layer, since it will need to accommodate sheds moisture, but also allows water vapor to opinion also include his or And if you’ve never tried ice fishing and demise in winter. Let me explain. all of the layers underneath). escape. Look for garments that have multiple her town of residence and you’re willing to take a ride, you can head Clothing keeps you warm by trapping Lower layers and headgear venting options so that you can dump heat as home telephone number. to Russell, where the Woronoco Heights warm air near your skin. When cotton gets The layers for my lower half include fleece We must authenticate your heart rate goes up during exertion. For Outdoor Adventures’ ice fishing staff, with wet, either from rain, snow or perspiration, leggings, a thermal hiking skirt, waterproof authorship prior to pub- most hikers, pit zips are nonnegotiable. it will no longer insulate you because the pants, merino wool knee socks, gaiters, and lication. We reserve the Craig Mannix, will be on hand to help you. Although options abound for each of the With over 30 years of ice fishing experi- air pockets in the fabric absorb water like a 400-gram insulated boots. right to edit or withhold layers, one thing remains constant: avoid cot- sponge. Since cotton retains moisture and For my head, I usually wear a Buff on the any submissions deemed ence, Mannix and his team will be avail- to be libelous, unsubstan- ton at all costs. As most experienced hikers takes forever to dry, it pulls heat away from ascent and switch to a hat on the summit. able to show even the most novice fisher- know, “cotton kills.” tiated allegations, person- man how to catch the big ones under the your body. Add cold temperatures to the equa- Since my hands are always cold, I carry liner al attacks, or defamation No, that isn’t a typo. Or hyperbole. Those tion and you are at a high risk of suffering ice. For those folks without the proper ice comfortable cotton T-shirts that I love to wear of character. fishing equipment, plenty of “pop-ups” from hypothermia. Please see HIKE, page 5 and other tools necessary to successfully Send opinions to: find fish will be available for use out on the Ware River News Letter to the Editor frozen lake. 80 Main Street While at Woronoco Heights on Feb. 20, Ware, MA 01082 it’s also possible to try blacksmithing with Fresh flower care and flowers for free or via email to: the help of a Forged in Fire contestant as [email protected] well as snowshoeing and/or mountain bik- ith St. Valentine’s Day coming will feed the blooms and encourage them to in it. The deadline for ing, although COVID-19 safety restrictions up this Sunday, my thoughts turn open to their fullest, vivid-color potential! I usually steer away from using floral require all to bring their own bike helmets. submissions is Wto flowers and chocolate. Flowers This year, Valentine’s Day coincides with preservative on flowering shrubs. Any side Monday at noon. There will also be orienteering, escape because I am who I am, and choc- the start of February vacation. Why branches or buds that fall below the water challenges and scavenger hunt bingo as olate, because I am surely hoping I N THE not snip some branches of your line should be removed. Change the water well as other activities. If Mother Nature hubby will provide ample quantities G a r d e n favorite spring shrubs for a neat every few days to prevent bacteria growth. If cooperates with the right weather, there in a heart-shaped box! Anyway, back experiment with the kids? Just think, kept in a warm room, buds should break with- may be trips out to the Top O’ The Hill to the flowers.. when the bought flowers are long in a few weeks. Many other of our favorite Maple “sugar shack” where visitors are Many folks will be graced with gone, you’ll have some others wait- spring-blooming trees and shrubs can also be 2021Turley rewarded for their efforts with samples of a bouquet of cut flowers in honor ing in the wings. The most common forced into bloom. Try the same approach with Election Policy their sweet, freshly boiled, maple syrup. of this special holiday, and I have shrub to force in the vase is the for- redbud, honeysuckle, crabapple, magnolia and The events go on from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. some tips up my sleeve to make sure sythia; it can be done as early as late flowering almond, cherry and plum. This newspaper will and it’s $10 a piece for everyone regardless you get longevity out of your gift. Roberta McQuaid January or February, and right up Roberta McQuaid graduated from the print free self-submitted of age. No matter how your flowers make it until regular, outdoor bloom time. Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the statements of candidacy only four weeks or more But if the cold weather, snow and ice home, either in a sleeve or in a box, chances Cut the branches on a day that tempera- University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 out from the election. All isn’t your or your family’s thing, there are they’ve been out of water for some time. tures are above freezing. The best for forcing years, she has held the position of staff hor- candidates running in both are plenty of indoor activities on Zoom or Once stems start to seal up, water and nutri- are those that have many swollen buds. Bring ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She contested and uncontested other video conferencing applications. ents won’t be able to flow and their lifespan them indoors and recut the stems just as you enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have races are asked to submit Area groups and libraries have worked could be cut short. Therefore, the first thing did for your cut flowers: under water and with a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ their statements to the hard to keep us all entertained – and with you ought to do is recut them. Your goal is a diagonal cut. The branches can then be put in turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the editor to include only bio- the ubiquity of Zoom, it’s possible to enjoy to have a clean cut, one that won’t crush the a container or vase with a few inches of water subject line. graphical and campaign platform details. Total word programs you might not have considered flower’s vascular system. In fact, I’ve never understood advice that count for statements is lim- participating in before from the comfort of ited to between 300-500 your own living room. mentions smashing floral stems; don’t do it! words maximum. Please Dreaming of gardening in the spring? Use bypass clippers, or if you’re comfort- include a photo. We will The East Quabbin Land Trust, will host able, a sharp knife. Household scissors usually not publish any statements a book discussion on Feb. 25, from 7 to aren’t sharp enough, since they are geared of candidacy inside the four more for cutting paper or fabric. Most advice 8:30 p.m., on “Nature’s Best Hope: A New weeks from election thresh- books recommend making your cut on a 45 old. To publish any other Approach to Conversation That Starts in degree angle to expose the most surface area campaign publicity during Your Yard,” by Douglas Tallamy, a pro- possible to water. Another trick is to cut the the race, please contact our fessor of entomology at the University of flower stems under water—this process will advertising representatives. Delaware. He is also the author of prevent air bubbles from clogging the stems. We also do not allow per- “Bringing Nature Home.” He will discuss sonal attacks against other I usually fill a clean sink or bucket, submerge candidates or political par- how homeowners can turn their yards into the flower stems and cut 1 or 2” off the bot- conservation corridors that provide wildlife ties in statements of candi- tom. If you’ve ever had a rose with a bent dacy, nor do we publish for habitats. head, that is an air bubble at work. Try re-cut- free any information about It’s free and people should email Jess ting the stem under water and hopefully the key endorsements or politi- Cusworth at the trust at Jcusworth@eqlt. bubble will be forced out. cal fundraisers. org if they are interested, and she will send As you move your flowers into a vase Letters to the editor of you the Zoom link. (make sure it’s clean!), remove any leaves no more than 250 words The trust, the Trustees of the that you estimate will be under the water line. from supporters endors- Reservation and Massachusetts Audubon ing specific candidates or Waterlogged leaves will rot and make bacteria discussing campaign issues all have outdoor and indoor activities, and that can clog stems, shorten vase life and make are limited to three total libraries across the state have all kinds of quite a stench! Some flowers do better if most per author during the elec- online programs to enjoy, so take a walk of their foliage is removed, the reason being tion season. No election through the World Wide Web and see that the leaves draw water away from the main letters will appear in the what you can find to distract yourself until stem, and therefore away from the flower final edition before the spring. head. I generally snip off all the leaves of lilac, election. We reserve the and remove all but the uppermost leaves of right to edit all statements of candidacy and letters hydrangeas and zinnias. Usually a small pack- to the editor to meet our et of floral preservative is included along with guidelines. your flowers. Using this in your vase of water February 11, 2021, Ware River News, Page 5 Country Bank donates to QVCDC WARE – Country Bank, a full-service financial institu- tion serving central and west- ern Massachusetts, announced a $25,000 donation to the Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation to support various programs to help local communi- ties in the region. Ann Brady Darlene Jarnagan Deb Warman Jean Szela A portion of the donation will be used towards a match- ing grant for a senior citizen outreach program. This project was funded with money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development through the Massachusetts CDBG Program. Projects are devel- oped and administered by the local officials with the assistance of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Services for the outreach Jessica Shimansky Kathy Grigas Patricia Bernard Renee Jurczyk Scott Garrand program include grocery shop- ping and prescription pick-ups for low-income seniors in Ware, Hardwick, Belchertown and Warren. “At highest risk are NBSB honors employees seniors with underlying medical conditions and a population who has been urged to shelter in place if possible. These two factors for years of service have significantly impacted their ability to get out safely to meet their everyday needs. The deliver- NORTH BROOKFIELD — awards and a gift. This year, • Renee Jurczyk, branch manager ies allow them to remain safely at North Brookfield Savings Bank employees ranged from having 5 home while addressing their crit- Courtesy photo was not able to host their in-per- to 25 years of service, and over 90 20 years of service ical needs,” said Shelley Regin, Kevin Smith receives his grocery order from Denise Albano, of the son Annual Employee Appreciation years of service combined. • Patricia Bernard, senior vice senior vice president of marketing Quaboag Valley Senior Outreach program. Country Bank donat- event in 2020 to thank all of the “Congratulations to these won- president, compliance officer ed $25,000 to the Quaboag Valley Community Development employees for their dedication to derful employees for reaching at Country Bank. Corporation to support community programs, such as grocery shop- The QVCDC also offers vari- the success of the bank and their their Years of Service milestones,” 25 years of service ping for seniors who need help in Ware, Hardwick, Belchertown and commitment to supporting our cus- said Donna Boulanger, North • Darlene Jarnagan, BSA officer, ous programs to assist businesses Warren. in the region with navigating these tomers and local communities. Brookfield Savings Bank president deposit compliance specialist unchartered times. One of the lat- ic growth and stability of the offers, visit www.QVCDC.org. Instead, the Bank honored their and CEO. “Each one of them has North Brookfield Savings Bank est programs includes companies Quaboag Region. It will help pro- Country Bank is a full-service employees with mid-year bonuses. contributed to the bank’s overall is a mutual savings bank with with up to five employees that vide matching funding for initia- mutual community bank serving “We had to find another way success and has shown their com- full-service branches in North could be eligible to receive up to tives to support the needs of our central and western Massachusetts to honor the hard work of these mitment to providing our custom- Brookfield, East Brookfield, $10,000 in grant funding through community, including the Senior with 14 offices in Ware, Palmer, employees, especially amid a ers and communities with the best West Brookfield, Ware, a Microenterprise Assistance Outreach Program, the rural trans- West Brookfield, Brimfield, nationwide pandemic. It has service possible, even in the tough- Belchertown, Palmer and Three Grant. portation initiative, and work with Belchertown, Wilbraham, Ludlow, changed work for all of us, creat- est of times. They make our team Rivers Village of Palmer. “Thank you for the generous microenterprises impacted by the Leicester, Paxton, Charlton and ing some strains, but our employ- stronger every day and continue to NBSB offers a wide variety of donation from Country Bank to COVID-19 pandemic,” stated Worcester. Country Bank is a ees remained steadfast in their emulate our core values.”The fol- deposit and loan products for indi- support the activities of Quaboag Sheila Cuddy, executive director member of FDIC, DIF and the ability to serve our customers. Our lowing North Brookfield Savings viduals and businesses throughout Valley Community Development of the QVCDC. SUM network. Country Bank can employees have risen to the occa- Bank employees received Years of Central and Western Massachusetts Corporation. This donation rep- To learn more about the vari- be reached at 800-322-8233 or sion and are all the true heroes here Service Awards in 2020. and has been a steadfast support- resents Country Bank’s contin- ous support programs the QVCDC online at countrybank.com. at the Bank,” said Andrea Healy, er of the communities in which it ued investment in the econom- chief administrative and human 5 years of service serves since 1854. resource officer for the Bank. • Ann Brady, controller North Brookfield Savings Every year, North Brookfield • Scott Garrand, systems adminis- Bank is a 2020 Banking Choice Nancy Curtis Scholarship Savings Bank recognizes and trator 1st place award recipient in rewards employees for their ded- • Jessica Shimansky, assistant Community Contribution. All ication to the Bank and for the branch manager deposits are insured by the FDIC applications available outstanding service they provide • Jean Szela, senior loan servicing and the Depositors Insurance WARE – Applications are now avail- to our customers and communi- representative Fund. For additional informa- able for the Nancy Curtis Scholarship in the ties. In December of 2020, North • Debra Warman, branch cleaner tion, please call 1-866-711- Ware, Palmer, and Belchertown Public Schools Brookfield Savings Bank honored 6272 or visit us online at www. Guidance Department. Deadline for completion employees who reached special 10 years of service NorthBrookfieldSavingsBank.com. of the application is April 5, and should be for- anniversaries with the Bank by pre- • Kathleen Grigas, senior account- warded to Mrs. Sandra Piechota, 269 Palmer Rd., senting them with Years of Service ing specialist Ware, MA 01082. Local organic farmers to host fruit tree workshop CHECK OUT ALL THE Courtesy photo BARRE – Many Hands Organic and via Zoom. The farm has about fertility and try their hand at prun- Almost there! Julie and Tom Midura close in on the Farm will be hosting a workshop 100 fruit trees with some of them ing some of the trees. Registration summit of 4,003-foot Mt. Isolation. TurleyPublications regarding organic fruit tree man- as old as 40 years, all cared for is free, and available on the Many agement Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 in a certifiably organic fashion. Hands Organic Farm website at HIKE from page 4 www.newspapers.turley.com a.m. to noon, at the farm in Barre Attendees will learn about grafting, mhof.net/events-workshops. gloves, boiled wool mittens, fleece mittens, and water- proof over-mitts. I always carry hand, toe and foot warmers, as well as an extra pair of thick wool moun- taineering socks and an extra hat. Tom and I are willing to carry so many layers because we are well aware that if things go south – and I’m not referring to our direction of travel – we will survive with our hands and feet intact. Just three weeks ago, on a brutally cold and windy day in January, two hikers required a Blackhawk helicopter rescue from the flanks of Mt. Lafayette in N.H. The pair lost the trail in the deep snow. They were wearing trail runners on their feet, and one of them lost his shoes and wallowed barefoot through several feet of snow until he could no longer go on. I shudder to think of how terrifying and excruciat- ingly painful that must have been. Reading about rescues such as this one is the rea- son why we carry so much gear during winter. Being prepared for whatever conditions we may encounter is essential. The alternative is unthinkable. As we hiked over six and-a-half miles in snow- shoes to reach the summit of our 36th winter peak last week, we weren’t worried about the cold. We had all of the layers we needed... and then some. Whenever we stopped for a break, we kept our respites brief to avoid becoming too chilled. The only layers we need- ed to add and remove on the ascent were our heavier mittens. When we took our final steps up the steep, snowy trail onto the summit cone five hours from the time we started, we were greeted to something we rarely experience on a mountaintop, especially in winter — no wind The sun was shining and the temps were in the mid-teens. We each added one more layer, then sat down and spent the next hour eating lunch, sipping hot cocoa, and inhaling the beauty of the snow-capped peaks all around us. As we gazed in absolute awe at the prominent mass of 6,288-foot Mt. Washington – the tallest mountain in New England – my heart skipped a beat. The “Rock Pile” is one of the 12 remaining peaks we have left to climb in winter. It is a mountain that commands respect, as is evidenced by the long list of lives that have been lost there. But we will wait for another perfect weather day before attempting to reach her summit. We’ve made poor choices in the past. We’ve hiked up mountains in conditions that were telling us to turn back. We won’t tempt fate again. We won’t take unnecessary risks. We want to live to hike another day, and as we all know... the mountain isn’t going any- where. Peace, and hike on! Page 6, Ware River News, February 11, 2021 Annual Town Election set for April 12, nomination papers available WARE – Nomination papers will be available for those individuals who wish to obtain them for the following positions that will appear on the bal- lot for the above-mentioned Annual Town Election, which will be held on Monday, April 12. The seats open are two, three-year terms for selectman; one three-year term for moderator; two three-year School Committee terms; one, three-year term on the Board of Assessors; one, three-year term on the Board of Health; one, three-year term as Park Commissioner; one, one-year unexpired term as Park Commissioner; one, three-year term as Cemetery Commissioner; one, five-year set on ◆ La Cucina di Hampden House the Planning Board; and one, five-year term on the Ware Housing Committee. 1 Allen Street, Hampden, MA The last date to obtain and file nomination 413-566-8324 papers with the Board of Registrars is Monday, Feb. www.lacucinahampden.com 22,, at 5 p.m. The last date to file nomination papers with the CURRENT HOURS: Mon-Thurs 3-8pm; Town Clerk will be Monday March 8, at 5 p.m. Sat 2-9pm; Sun 2-8pm The last date to object to or withdraw nomina- Lounge open & pizza available 7 days tion papers will be Wednesday March 10, at 5 p.m. Courtesy photos Any resident interested in running for any of the Father Piotr Calik with young people of the congregation. town offices will appear on the ballot should please ◆ Route 20 Bar & Grille contact the Town Clerk Nancy J. Talbot to make 2341 Boston Road (The Wilbraham Shops) arrangements on obtaining nomination papers by FR. PIOTR from page 1 calling 413-967-9648, ext. 177, Monday through Wilbraham, MA Friday between the business hours of 8 a.m. to 4 everybody has what they need.” 413-279-2020 p.m. Due to COVID-19, the Town Hall currently He said he feels they have become remains closed to the public. one congregation, and are willing www.route20barandgrille.com The current office holders will be notified that to attend Mass at either church as CURRENT HOURS: Lunch: Thurs-Sat starting at their terms are ending. They are: Selectmen, Alan it fits their needs. “The know we 11:30am; Dinner: Tues-Thurs 4-9pm; Whitney and Keith Kruckas; moderator, Kathleen need to be together,” he said. “I feel like we are a hidden Fri & Sat 4-10pm; Sunday 11:30am-7:00pm; Coulombe; School Committee, Michael C. Foran and Julie A. Slattery; Board of Assessors, community that is made up of Sunday Brunch 11:30am-2:30pm Devin M. Peterson; Board of Health, Michael people who are very good to each F. Juda; Park Commissioner, Kimberly Swartz; other,” he said. Park Commissioner, John E. Carroll; Cemetery He attended SS. Cyril and ◆ Donovan's Irish Pub Commissioner, Craig R. Simmons; Planning Board, Methodius Seminary in Krakow, Eastfield Mall, 1655 Boston Road, Springfield, MA Richard A. Starodoj; and Ware Housing Authority, Poland from 2007 to 2008, before 413-543-0791 Jonathan R. Hogan. attending SS. Cyril and Methodius The last date to register to vote will be Tuesday, Seminary in Michigan from 2008 www.donovanspub.com March 23. A voter registration will take place by to 2013. He was ordained a priest CURRENT HOURS: Thurs-Sat 11am-9pm; appointment on March 23 until 8 p.m.; however in the Diocese of Springfield in Sun 9am-7pm; Sunday breakfast 9am - noon anyone who is not a registered voter can do so by 2013 by then Springfield Bishop registering to vote online at www.ma.gov or by Timothy A. McDonnell. mail-in voter registration. Forms for mail-in voter He also serves on the College ◆ Venice Pizza & Grill registration can be found at the U S Post Office on of Consultors and the Presbyteral 2341 Boston Road, The Wilbraham Shops West Street. Council. In addition, he was assigned to the World Youth Day Wilbraham, MA Committee in 2016, the Vocation 413-540-8080 Advisory Team, New Pastors Father Piotr Calik stands with a confirmation class. www.venicepizzagrill.com Program and the Commission for the Clergy. He is currently the dean OPEN: Tues-Thurs 10:45am-9:30pm of the Hampden-East Deanery. but he’s done a great job,” he said. the community, including saying it Fri & Sat 10:45am -10pm; Sun 11am-9pm “I know the congregation will “It’s sad he’s leaving Ware, but we is a blow to Ware. Closed Monday miss him and I will miss him,” said wish him the best. We’ll keep him He said he will stay in Ware Deacon Gilbert St. George-Sorel. in our prayers and hopefully, he’ll until the new priest physical- “Father Piotr has been a pleasure keep us in his prayers.” ly arrives, which will likely be to work with and he’s very dedi- Judging by comments on differ- through Easter Sunday. cated.” ent Ware-related social media sites, “They picked a great choice St. George-Sorel touched on St. George-Sorel is not alone in in Father Piotr,” said St. George- Calik’s work in joining the two thinking he will miss Calik. Sorel. “He’ll do a great job as churches. A number of people mentioned vicar and he’ll be a real asset to the “It’s been a very difficult job, his leaving will be a great loss for Diocese.”

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Football season vote Ware falls reconsidered By Gregory A. Scibelli in close [email protected] REGION – The actual com- position of the high school football season is back up in the air after the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic game Association voted to reconsider its decision on a format for the 2021-2022 season. Just a few weeks after agree- ing on a format that would be used this fall, the MIAA Board of Directors backtracked on the vote, voting overwhelming in favor in a special meeting last Thursday morning to reconsider its decision. This fall is set to be the first under the new state- wide tournament format that was voted into effect in early Lexie Orszulak makes a quick bounce pass. 2020. Unfortunately, Western Olivia Vadnais prepares to pass on the Massachusetts schools did not run. have the opportunity to have one final sectional tournament before the new tournament format takes effect. The original vote was to have a nine-week season beginning Labor Day weekend and going to the first week of November. There would then be eight qual- ifying teams per Division to participate in a statewide tour- nament. There are currently scheduled to be eight divisions in high school football though their exact composition has not been determined. Most other high school sports will be divid- ed into five divisions in order to level the competition throughout the state. PALMER – After a longer layoff One other proposal presented than expected, the Palmer High School a few weeks back was to have girls basketball team finally took the an eight-week qualifying cam- court on Monday night. It was a close paign, much similar to the exist- game, but the Panthers pulled out the ing format. The only difference win 45-42 against visiting Ware. Ware being the fact the playoffs will has a few games under its belt already, be a state tournament instead of but was unable to generate as much a four-team sectional, followed offense Monday night. by state semifinals. The state finals would still be scheduled to

Audrey LaValley goes for the layup. Aidyn Welsh takes a shot in traffic. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Chelsea Orszulak is closely covered under the hoop Please see VOTE, page 8 Indoor football Home sweet court: Challenge Cup set to finally debut team signs REGION — After a one-year of $3,000 goes to the overall win- early-entry deadline of March 1 Quabbin streak continues delay, The New England Late ner. At least the top-10 drivers in will also be entered into a Hoosier Model Challenge Cup (NELMCC) the final standings will receive pay- Tire raffle. Two randomly chosen players By Tim Peterson are the only seniors listed on is finally debuting in 2021 — and it outs. entrants each receive two free ACT Sports Correspondent the Panthers varsity roster. The will be even bigger than originally Several big contingency and raf- Late Model tires from Hoosier. WORCESTER — The co-captains were slated to be Massachusetts Pirates have planned. American-Canadian Tour fle awards have been posted, add- ACT will also honor the tire BARRE—Senior forward honored on senior night, which (ACT) officials confirmed today ing even more value to the program awards of the 2020 pre-pandemic signed offensive lineman Jared Julia Hamel couldn’t recall was scheduled to take place ver- Thomas for the 2021 season. that nine tracks have signed up for for racer. A Port City Chassis by raffle winners if they register for the last time that Quabbin lost sus Leominster on Monday. the first season of the series that Crazy Horse Racing will be raffled this year’s Challenge Cup. Thomas (6’3”, 300 lbs.) a home game. That’s because it “We’re going to honor Julia last played college football at will pit weekly Late Model racers off at season’s end. To qualify for “This program is a huge step hadn’t happened in two years. and Kacie with a video on from across the region in a sum- the chassis raffle, drivers must reg- forward for weekly Late Model Northwestern University. He The Panthers won their 14th Monday night,” said Quabbin mer-long battle for pride, glory, ister by the deadline and attempt to racing in New England,” ACT appeared in 51 total games consecutive home game by head coach Evan Barringer. and some serious prize money. qualify for at least 10 point-count- managing partner Cris Michaud during his four years on the posting a 61-43 victory over “They’ve put the team first this The inaugural Challenge Cup ing events. said. “The Challenge Cup was one field, including starting all the Narragansett Warriors, last year, which is the type of lead- was originally slated for the 2020 ARBodies and Five Star Bodies of the things we were most excited 14 games at center during Thursday night. ership that I don’t think can be season before being pushed back are each awarding a $500 prod- about in 2020 before the pandemic. his junior and senior seasons. “It feels great to win anoth- taught. They’re both very special a year due to the COVID-19 pan- uct certificate. Drivers who fin- Now, with nearly twice as many Thomas redshirted as a true er home game. I really cannot players to me, especially being a demic. The basic format remains ish in the overall top-10 and have tracks on board plus some great freshman at Northwestern in remember the last time that we first-year coach.” the same, with registered drivers declared they are running an AR or contingency partners, it’s going to 2015. lost a game in this gym,” said A total of four Quabbin play- taking their 10 best eligible finishes Five Star body will be eligible for be even bigger for teams and fans.” Some of Thomas’ accom- Hamel, who became a member ers reached double digits in at participating tracks towards the these raffles. of the girls’ varsity basketball the first meeting of the season plishments at Northwestern season-long point standings. Drivers who register by the Please see RACE, page 8 include being named 2019 team team as a freshman. “It stinks against Narragansett Regional However, the scope of the pro- captain and 2019 All-Big Ten that there isn’t going to be a post- (3-4), which is in Baldwinville. gram has grown tremendously Honorable Mention. season tournament this year, but The trio of junior center during the one-year hiatus. Nine The Pirates have also signed everyone is just thankful to be Ashley Leighton, junior guard tracks from four New England offensive lineman Dwayne playing basketball.” Jordyn Gillon, and sophomore states have signed up, nearly dou- Wallace. Wallace last played Quabbin, who had a 5-1 guard Olivia Rose scored 13 ble the amount that were originally in The Spring League in overall record following last points apiece. Leighton nearly registered for 2020. November 2020. He also played Thursday’s home game, won posted a double-double, as she The increase in tracks also in XFL for the Los Angeles their first four home games finished the game with eight means an increase in the sea- rebounds. The duo of Gillon and Wildcats in 2020. this winter. The Panthers post- son-ending awards. A guaranteed Rose combined to make six of the Wallace has garnered profes- ed a perfect 9-0 mark on their minimum point fund of $14,000 homecourt a year ago. They also Panthers nine 3-point shots. sional football experience out- has been posted for the Challenge defeated Quaboag in the final “We made a total of nine side of the Pirates. After going Cup. The $100 registration fee for home game of the 2018-19 reg- 3-pointers tonight, which is undrafted in the 2019 NFL each driver will also be added to ular season. The last team to exceptional,” Barringer said. “We the point fund in full. For exam- Draft, Wallace had brief stops defeat Quabbin inside Panther shot the ball very well.” in the NFL with the Pittsburgh ple, if 40 drivers sign up for the Gym was St. Peter Marian by the Freshman guard Meaghan series, another $4,000 would be Steelers and Chicago Bears. final score of 39-33 on February Doyle, who also made a pair of Wallace took part in rookie added to the point fund for a total 14,2019. 3-pointers, finished with a career- of $18,000. minicamps for both teams in Hamel, who scored 7 points high 10 points. May 2019. Should registration be on pace and pulled down 10 rebounds “I’ve never seen a freshman with the 2020 pre-pandemic num- in the home win against the play as well as Meaghan did in bers, the total point fund could Submitted photo Please see INDOOR Warriors, along with senior for- exceed $20,000. A minimum prize Alan Ward is one racer who will be trying to compete in the Late FOOTBALL, page 8 ward Kacie McCreadie (1 point) Please see QUABBIN, page 8 Model Challenge Cup this year. Page 8, Ware River News, February 11, 2021 Full slate of Mass Golf Stars could be aligning for rail project By Michael Harrison championships return this season [email protected] NORTON – Mass Golf being scheduled, and they will staff safe,” said Jesse Menachem, EAST LONGMEADOW is excited to announce the take place at 63 different Mass Mass Golf Executive Director/ — One day, two college bud- return of a full schedule for Golf Member Clubs. In total, CEO. “Statewide and national- dies caught up while wrangling Championships and Women’s more than 4,600 registrations are ly, golf was recognized as a safe luggage from a plane in Gary, Championships during the 2021 expected. “This year’s lineup of recreational activity during times Indiana. Chances are, neither season. While Mass Golf was championship events and qual- of great restriction and we are thought the vicissitudes of life able to conduct a majority of its ifiers wouldn’t have been pos- confident that we will keep this would lead one of them to a place events and qualifiers in 2020, sible without the support and positive momentum surrounding on the world’s stage before his this year’s slate will also include dedication of all our host clubs,” the sport going into the 2021 sea- 40th birthday. the return of events canceled last Eldridge said. son.” The plane they unloaded car- year due to COVID-19, such as “As we enter into what we Online registrations for 2021 ried the belongings of then-pres- the Massachusetts Open. plan to be a full season of Mass Mass Golf events will begin in idential candidate and first-term U.S. Senator Barack Obama and Courtesy photo According to Kevin Eldridge, Golf events, we remain commit- early March. Additional details Back in 2008, Harvard grads Pete Buttigieg and Eric Lesser pose for a Mass Golf’s Director of Rules ted to maintaining the level of surrounding the new registra- his campaign staff. Eric Lesser, photo outside then candidate Barack Obama’s campaign plane. and Competitions, about 60 care and attention put towards tion platform and the registration a campaign aide who went on to serve in the White House as spe- championship events, including keeping our competitors, volun- open dates will be provided in the And I remember meeting up with sounds great.’ And of course, he 18-hole qualifying rounds, are teers, host club personnel, and coming weeks. cial assistant to David Axelrod, Obama’s chief advisor, had let him and I was just a kid from won.” his good friend “Pete,” a native Longmeadow who found myself While Buttigieg was settling in of South Bend, Indiana, know he at Harvard, and we met up at the as mayor of that well-known col- would be in the Hoosier state and brain break and we chatted. It was lege town, Lesser paid a visit and maybe they could spend some clear pretty quickly that he was a the two took in Lesser’s first Notre Pioneers to host Pelham clinic time together. really unique talent and a unique Dame football game. LUDLOW – Western United 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The 2014: Session is at 5 p.m. Perhaps the two former person.” “It was an out-of-body experi- Pioneers FC is excited to offer a four-week program includes one Boys and Girls Born 2010, Harvard students grabbed dinner One of the first things they ence,” Lesser laughed, recalling soccer clinic in Pelham, MA for practice per week for a total of 2011, and 2012: Session is at 6 or a beer later. Friends for life at bonded over was embracing their the passion of the Fighting Irish players in the Massachusetts $65 per session. Sessions will p.m. that point, they still get togeth- roots. faithful. North Region. The clinic pro- consist of a max of 15 players per The sessions will be held at er when they can. Or, Pete being “He was very committed to his “It was pretty incredible. It was vides off-season training and skill field (COVID regulation for the Pelham Elementary School at Pete, he may have used all the free hometown,” Lesser said. very cool and I saw firsthand how development by WUP FC coach- players’ safety). 45 Amherst Road, Pelham, MA time he had that day helping his Lesser, who strengthened his much he was, frankly, just beloved es. The second sessions available. SESSION 2: MONDAYS 01002. old pal unload that plane. Even activist bones in high school fight- in his community.” This program is offered to 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, and 3/15 if that bit of trivia is confined to ing to reverse teacher layoffs, Lives intersecting again boys and girls born in 2010, Boys and Girls Born 2013 and the dustbin of history, it’s wholly admired how Buttigieg looked for Before the game, Lesser, stay- inconsequential compared to how ways to leverage education and ing at Buttigieg’s place, came their lives would continue to inter- experience to help lift their com- downstairs while Buttigieg was sect. munities. dealing with – wait for it – a trans- INDOOR FOOTBALL Hampshire association seeking umpires Lesser, a state senator repre- “I was really drawn to that portation issue. from page 7 senting the 1st Hampden and because that was really the story “He was on the phone with his REGION – The Hampshire and Franklin county schools reg- Prior to his profession- Hampshire District – including I identified with, so we became DPW about issues that had hap- Franklin Baseball Umpire istered under MIAA and several al football career, Wallace Ludlow, Wilbraham, Hampden, friendly and we kept in touch,” pened overnight,” Lesser said. “It Association (HFBUA) is plan- other baseball leagues in the area. played college football at East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Lesser said. “He graduated, of was like first thing in the morning, ning to conduct classes for the If you are interested in umpir- course, and I was still in school, he was on the line with this DPW three different schools. First, Granby, Belchertown, and parts 2021 baseball season following all ing baseball or obtaining further and whenever he was back in head and now he’s dealing with a he enrolled at Riverside City of Chicopee and Springfield – is recommended COVID-19 proto- information regarding the upcom- no stranger to Pete’s new boss, Cambridge or back on campus, we lot of the same issues – just on a cols including the possibility of ing classes please contact Roger College for his freshman and would try to meet up and we kept bigger scale.” sophomore seasons. He then President Joe Biden. on-line instruction. The associa- Booth - Secretary/Treasurer of the Pete – Pete Buttigieg, a.k.a. in touch.” Speaking of, Lesser can’t guar- tion covers umpiring of scholas- HFBUA via email at quilthunter@ transferred to the University of When Buttigieg lived in antee that Buttigieg can help move California at Berkeley for his Mayor Pete – started to make tic baseball for all of Hampshire comcast.net. his name as the second youngest Chicago, Obama’s home base, the needle on the East-West Rail junior year. Lesser and Buttigieg would spend project, which is now largely in In his senior year, he mayor in South Bend history at age 29 in 2012, and later as a rival time whenever the campaign made the hands of MassDOT, including VOTE from page 7 level,” said Stratton. transferred again, this time a weekly stop in the Windy City a second look at what the plan’s Following the reconsideration to the University of Kansas. to Biden in the 2020 primaries. He now serves in Biden’s cabinet as so then-candidate Obama could supporters, including Lesser, Rep. take place after Thanksgiving, and vote, there was a motion for the That season, Wallace start- spend a weekend with his family. Jake Oliveira, Sen. Anne Gobi, Thanksgiving holiday matchups nine-week season again, but it was ed 9 games at right guard. Secretary of Transportation. For Lesser, who’s passionate “About once a week, we would and Rep. Todd Smola, say is a could still be preserved. defeated. He also started a game at end up back in Chicago, and Pete gross underestimate of projected One thing that would change Now, the exact regular season right tackle. Following his about the proposed East-West passenger rail line from Boston and I fell into a bit of a routine ridership. But federal advocacy are the consolation games that format will have to wait until a college football career, to Pittsfield with depots in of hanging out on Saturdays and and funding is essential. Having occurred among non-playoff future meeting as the meeting con- Wallace was a 2019 NFLPA Springfield and Palmer, it might on Sundays, and then I went to an influential friend who also hap- teams. The consolation games cluded without a new vote on how Collegiate Bowl Participant. work at the White House, and I pens to be a fan of public transpor- were determined by a com- many weeks the regular season not hurt to have friends in high The Massachusetts Pirates places. remember him talking to me tation and infrastructure renewal mittee in the MIAA for Weeks will be. are members of the Indoor about the house he was preparing can’t hurt. 9 and 10 as a way to bridge the In Western Massachusetts, How they met? Taking a ‘brain Football League (IFL). The break’ to buy in South Bend, the work “We’ll certainly be talking to gap for teams between the eight- teams will still be playing in com- Pirates play all home games he was doing there,” Lesser said. him,” Lesser said. week qualifying season and petitive conferences, which usual- They spent only one year as at the DCU Center located at schoolmates, though Lesser and “I remember he called me one “Now we have a federal gov- Thanksgiving. ly consist of five to seven teams. 50 Foster St. Worcester, MA. day and said that he was going to ernment that’s going to be Now, the MIAA is not plan- Buttigieg probably would have Depending on whether the regular 01608. For more information be running for state treasurer of approaching rail and is going to be ning to specifically come up season will be eight or nine weeks, become friends regardless of how on the Massachusetts Pirates they met. Both have an endur- Indiana and I thought that was a approaching mass transit from the with matchups, but one area ath- teams would have to pick up inde- great idea. standpoint of ‘how can we help’ letic director, Agawam’s David please call (508) 452-MASS ing intellectual curiosity, are ser- pendent games against non-con- (6277), email contact@mass- “Unfortunately, that campaign rather than a standpoint of ‘how Stratton, said a local organization, ference teams. vice-minded, and can talk policy piratesfootball.com or visit didn’t go as planned,” he said. do we stop it.’ And frankly, that’s like the PVIAC, could determine Football teams will have an like others talk sports. Still, when www.masspiratesfootball.com they met, one was getting his feet “But I think he did learn a lot. And why I think it’s even more urgent non-playoff games based on who opportunity to play again in the he really got to be well-known in that we have our state government is not involved in the tournament. Fall 2 season, set for next month. wet in Cambridge while the other was preparing for post-grad life. the state, but it was a really hard do its part, which means that they “If we did non-playoff games, However, there will be no playoffs time. This was the 2010 election need a ridership analysis that’s it would have to be done on a local for the Fall 2 season. “I was a freshman and he was a senior at the time,” Lesser said. cycle, one of the hardest years for accurate,” he said. “I would describe him as a bit of a Democrats. Indiana in particular “The Baker administration big man on campus. He was pres- was a very interesting state at that needs to make rail a bigger pri- ident of the Institute of Politics, time because it was really one of ority and they’ve got to do this Following a jumper in the lane 3-pointers by Gillon gave the the ground zeroes of the recession. improved demand analysis and QUABBIN from page 7 which was kind of the youth by junior forward Julie Davis, home team a commanding 39-26 political center at Harvard. But The Kokomo (Ind.) auto plant, for they need to do a full environmen- tonight’s game,” said Hamel, who who paced the Warriors with advantage. he didn’t carry himself that way. example, had laid off significant tal analysis of what the benefits assisted on two of Doyle’s baskets a game-high 18 points, Hamel “Anytime we need a 3-pointer, He is a pretty understated guy. He numbers of people. You had a sig- would be,” Lesser said. “So, I early in the second quarter after knocked down a 3-point shot from Jordyn is normally the player to was sort of universally liked, well nificant auto industry in Indiana don’t want to let the state off the stealing the ball. “She’s a very tal- the left corner at the buzzer ending make it for us,” Barringer said. known, but not in a sort of out- that was very hard hit by the reces- hook because the Baker adminis- ented basketball player.” the first half. “Everyone on the team knows landish or braggadocios way.” sion.” tration needs to do its part to really Doyle, who scored a total of 14 “I’ve made a couple of buzz- she’s capable of making that shot.” In other words, kind of cool? Buttigieg’s opponent in prioritize this project and get those points in the first five games of the er-beaters in the past, but they Two minutes later, the Panthers “It was very much a kind of that race for treasurer, Richard ridership estimates where they season, scored seven of her points weren’t 3-pointers,” Hamel said were leading 46-28 following a quiet charisma,” Lesser said. Mourdock, went on to oppose the need to be.” during the second quarter, which “It definitely gave me a lot more Leighton put-back hoop, a Rose When they met, Lesser found Obama administration’s bailout of “That being said, we have real- helped the Panthers hold onto the confidence entering the sec- fast-break lay-up, and another out the accomplished senior was the auto industry during the reces- ly a united front now federally lead. ond half because I missed a lot 3-pointer by Gillon. humble enough to offer friendship sion. that we haven’t had in a very long “You can just see Meaghan’s of shots in the first half. Coach Quabbin entered the final eight to the newbies. “I mean, he was actually suing time. President Biden, all the way confidence grow during the last Barringer also gave us a motivat- minutes of the contest holding a “And he had a reputation as to block the Obama auto rescue at through his vice president, through week or so,” Barringer said. ing halftime speech.” 51-35 lead. being a really sincere and really the time and really hurting his own his secretary of transportation, are “There isn’t anything more enjoy- The Panthers put-together an The Panthers scored only ten brilliant person and very commit- state, which had tens of thousands now going to be looking at a proj- able as a head coach then see- impressive 14-2 run during the points during the fourth quarter, ted to his hometown even then,” of jobs tied up in the auto indus- ect like this,” he said. “And Pete ing one of your younger players first four minutes of the third but they were able to keep the Lesser said. “I remember actual- try,” Lesser said. “And (Buttigieg) knows about this project because perform like she did in tonight’s quarter. double-digit lead and celebrated ly the first time we met, we met really helped elevate that issue and I’ve talked to him about it over game.” “That was a huge 3-point- another home victory. up for something that was called bring that to the forefront.” the years. So he’s not going to be Quabbin was only leading by a er by Julia to end the first half,” Two days later, Leighton (17 ‘brain break,’ when they would Not long after that, Buttigieg looking at it completely new.” point (25-24) late in the first half Barringer said. “Then we began points) and Hamel (16 points) put out snacks in the dining hall made a life-changing decision. And if it comes to fruition when Leighton, who scored eight the second half with a really nice combined for 33 points, which in the middle of the night, like “He was approached by com- during the Biden administration, first half points, hit a jumper from run. We only had one turnover helped the Panthers sweep the around midnight. People would munity leaders in his hometown the friendship between a small the left corner. Then a driving lay- during the entire third quarter.” season series against the Warriors take breaks from studying or from in South Bend and I remember town intellectual from Indiana and up by Gillon pushed the Panthers With 5:55 remaining in the with a 52-40 road win. the library and they would go to him calling me and saying, ‘you another from Western Mass. could lead to five points. third quarter, back-to-back the dining hall to get these snacks. know, I’m thinking about running be partly to thank for it. for mayor’ and I said ‘cool – that

RACE from page 7 Connecticut’s New London- Challenge Cup points at any of eligible for Challenge Cup Waterford Speedbowl will be the nine tracks. For example, a points. The deadline for “Weekly racers are the the second Connecticut track. Thunder Road Late Model regu- To register for the New backbone of the sport, and it’s Furthermore, four tracks from lar can also earn points at White England Late Model Challenge submissions for important to reward them for the New Hampshire Short Track Mountain, and a Thompson Cup, drivers must submit the this sports section their efforts,” Michaud went on. Racing Association (NHSTRA) Speedway regular can also earn entry form along with a $100 “We’ve come up with a program have signed up: Monadnock points at New London-Waterford registration fee by Monday, is the Monday that does so and which we think Speedway, Lee USA Speedway, Speedbowl or Monadnock April 5. Entries postmarked by before publication will boost car counts and action Hudson Speedway, and Speedway. Monday, March 1 will be eli- throughout the region.” Claremont Speedway. A driver’s 10 best perfor- gible for the Hoosier tire draw- by noon. Four tracks from the orig- Any competitor at the four mances across all tracks count ing. The entry form and point inal 2020 slate will return for NHSTRA tracks must use the towards their NELMCC total. system outline are available at To send in information, the 2021 debut: Barre, VT’s ACT Late Model rules option the Points will be awarded based on www.acttour.com/NELMCC and SEND US YOUR SPORTS PHOTOS contact Sports Editor Thunder Road Speedbowl; organization has introduced for finishing position, car count, and on participating track websites. at 413-283-8393, send an North Woodstock, NH’s White the 2021 season. In other words, cars passed. The full system is For more information, contact Have you taken photos at a local sports event e-mail to [email protected] Mountain Motorsports Park; cars need to be 100% ACT legal available at www.acttour.com/ the ACT offices at (802) 244- or send it through the mail to: Connecticut’s Thompson for drivers to earn Challenge NELMCC. 6963, [email protected], or and want to see them published in this paper? Turley Publications Speedway Motorsports Park; Cup points. Participating tracks are visit www.acttour.com. You can Email your image(s) with description to: c/o Sports Editor and Massachusetts’ Seekonk All weekly Late Model fea- responsible for reporting results also get updates on Facebook 24 Water St. Speedway. tures at participating tracks will to the ACT offices. ACT Late and Twitter at @ACTTour. [email protected] Five other tracks have be eligible for the Challenge Model Tour events and “open Palmer, MA 01069 joined the Challenge Cup. Cup. Registered drivers can earn events” at these tracks are not February 11, 2021, Ware River News, Page 9 public safety Ware Police Log Editor’s Note: People State awards public fire education Monday, Feb. 1 Accident Over $1,000 in this country are pre- 2:06 a.m. Parking Complaint 6:17 p.m. Missing Person sumed to be innocent Webb Court – Citation Issued Glendale Circle – Investigation until found guilty in a grants to 239 fire departments 2:47 a.m. Alarm Fire Ross Pending court of law. Police pro- Avenue – Referred to Other 7:35 p.m. Accident, Vehicle vide us with the informa- STOW – The Baker-Polito and life safety education to young Security Secretary Thomas Turco. Agency West Main Street – Motor Vehicle tion you read on this page Administration announced people. This collaboration con- “Youngsters and older adults are 3:08 a.m. Parking Complaint Accident Over $1,000 as public record informa- Monday that 239 municipal fire tributed to a major accomplish- historically at greater risk in house Otis Avenue – Citation Issued tion. If you or any sus- departments will receive nearly $2 ment. No children died in fires in fires, but that risk can be reduced 9:01 a.m. Ambulance Request Thursday, Feb. 4 pect listed here is found million in grants to fund fire edu- Massachusetts last year.” through the targeted outreach, edu- cation programs for children and The average number of chil- cation, and awareness programs Ross Avenue – Services Rendered 2:20 a.m. Ambulance Request not guilty or has charges 10:25 a.m. Ambulance Request Anderson Road – Referred to older adults across Massachusetts. dren dying in fires annually has these grants help to fund,” he dropped or reduced, we Fire departments in 235 com- dropped by 78% since the S.A.F.E. added. Palmer Road – Services Rendered Other Agency will gladly print that 11:22 a.m. Vandalism Barnes 3:33 a.m. Parking Complaint munities will receive Student program began. The Senior SAFE State Fire Marshal Peter J. Street – Services Rendered Otis Avenue – Citation Issued information as a fol- Awareness of Fire Education, Program is in its seventh year, pro- Ostroskey said, “The S.A.F.E. and 1:03 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 3:37 a.m. Parking Complaint low-up upon being pre- known as S.A.F.E. grants and viding firefighters with the fund- Senior SAFE programs are suc- Babcock Tavern Road – Motor Otis Avenue – Citation Issued sented with documented Senior SAFE grants; four commu- ing to deliver fire safety education cessful because we have trained Vehicle Accident Over $1,000 3:40 a.m. Parking Complaint proof of the court’s final nities will receive S.A.F.E. grants to another vulnerable population firefighters who deliver education only; and three communities will – seniors. to children and older adults. The 5:25 p.m. Motor Vehicle Otis Avenue – Citation Issued disposition. receive Senior SAFE grants only. “Home visits, smoke and CO fire departments being supported Violation Pine Street – Criminal 7:28 a.m. Abandoned, 911 Call The Ware and Warren fire alarm installations, and fire safe- in these public education efforts Complaint Issued Palmer Road – Services Rendered departments will receive $4,692 for ty presentations at senior centers are increasing the safety of the 5:43 p.m. Ambulance Request 8:54 a.m. Ambulance Request 3:10 p.m. Harassment the S.A.F.E. Program and $2,480 by firefighters with senior agen- people in their communities.” Greenwich Road – Services Crescent Street – Services for the Senior SAFE program. cies help older adults develop The S.A.F.E. and Senior SAFE Complaint North Street – Services Rendered Rendered “Since 1996, the S.A.F.E. pro- strategies to stay safe at home for Programs provide $1.9 million Rendered 5:54 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 9:28 a.m. Fraud Barnes Street gram has brought fire education longer,” said Lt. Governor Karyn through the Executive Office of South Street – Motor Vehicle – Services Rendered 7:47 p.m. Ambulance Request to hundreds of thousands of stu- Polito. the Public Safety and Security to Accident Over $1,000 1:13 p.m. Motor Vehicle Hill Street – Referred to Other dents in the Commonwealth,” said “The S.A.F.E. and Senior local fire departments. The pro- 8:02 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Violation Church Street – Written Agency Gov. Charlie Baker.“This program SAFE grants represent a smart grams are administered by the Highland Street – Motor Vehicle Warning 11:32 p.m. Disturbance North allows firefighters and teachers investment in fire safety,” said state Department of Fire Services. Accident Over $1,000 3:56 p.m. Arrest Otis Avenue – Street – Arrest, Misdemeanor to work together to provide fire Public Safety and Homeland Arrest on Warrant Charge Tuesday, Feb. 2 4:11 p.m. Ambulance Request 1:15 a.m. Disturbance Horseshoe Circle – Services Sunday, Feb. 7 Highland Village – Arrest on Rendered 12:42 a.m. Alarm Burglar West Warrant 6:01 p.m. Ambulance Request Street – Services Rendered 2:45 a.m. Ambulance Request Dugan Road – Referred to Other 2:42 a.m. Ambulance Request Warren Police Log Crescent Street – Services Agency Otis Avenue – Services Rendered Rendered 6:40 p.m. Ambulance Request 4:32 a.m. Parking Complaint Sunday, Jan. 31 Warren Road – Peace Restored Rendered 4:21 a.m. Alarm Burglar West Morse Avenue – Referred to Other West Main Street – Citation 4:01 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Street – Services Rendered Agency Issued Ware Road – Vehicle Towed Tuesday, Feb. 2 Wednesday, Feb. 3 9:23 a.m. Motor Vehicle 9 a.m. Ambulance Request Summons: John E. Berthiaume, 8:35 a.m. Breathing Difficulty 5:43 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop Theft Pleasant Street – Services Friday, Feb. 5 South Street – Services Rendered 61, West Warren Old West Warren Road – Main Street – Citation Issued Rendered 3:24 a.m. Parking Complaint 9:06 a.m. Ambulance Request License Suspended, Operate Transported to Hospital 2:17 p.m. Fraud/Forgery South 10:16 a.m. Ambulance Request Aspen Street – Citation Issued Berkshire Circle – Services Motor Vehicle With; Registration 8:37 a.m. Falls Yankee Street – Officer Advised Suspended, Operate Motor Vehicle Drummer Drive – Referred to 2:47 p.m. Fraud/Forgery Main South Street – Services Rendered 3:30 a.m. Parking Complaint Rendered With; License Not In Possession Other Agency Street – Officer Spoke to Party 2:37 p.m. Ambulance Request Aspen Street – Citation Issued 10:06 a.m. Ambulance Request Fourth Avenue – Services 10:50 a.m. Illegal Dumping Church Street – Services 4:21 a.m. Ambulance Request Monday, Feb. 1 Gilbert Road – Message Delivered Thursday, Feb. 4 Rendered Valley View – Referred to Other Rendered 11:50 a.m. Missing Person 11:56 a.m. Falls Dean Street – 11:18 a.m. Diabetic South 5:39 a.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 3:59 p.m. Ambulance Request Agency Referred to Other Agency Street – Transported to Hospital Main Street – Citation Issued North Street – Services Rendered Crescent Street – Services 4:44 a.m. Administrative Work 12:37 p.m. Larceny/Theft Main 2:02 p.m. Motor Vehicle Stop 10:05 a.m. Fraud/Forgery 3:02 p.m. Accident, Vehicle Rendered North Street – Citation Issued Street- Investigated Main Street – Citation Issued Cronin Road – Report Filed 7:01 p.m. Ambulance Request 6:15 a.m. Motor Vehicle Belchertown Road – Services 12:44 p.m. Parking Violation 4:21 p.m. Abdominal/Back Pulaski Street – Referred to Other Violation West Street – Citation Rendered North Street – Citation Issued Pain Quaboag Street – Transported Saturday, Feb. 6 Agency Issued 4:43 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 1:06 p.m. Motor Vehicle to Hospital 10:51 a.m. Motor Vehicle 7:17 p.m. Ambulance Request 10:13 a.m. Fraud Prospect Old Belchertown Road – Services Collision/Fire Southbridge Road – 5:17 p.m. Intoxicated Person Accident Main Street – No Action Park Street – Referred to Other Street – Services Rendered Rendered Ambulance Signed Refusal Comins Pond Road – Transported Required Agency 10:27 a.m. Motor Vehicle 5:32 p.m. Hang-up, 911 Call 3:05 p.m. Welfare Check to Hospital 1:57 p.m. Childbirth Town 7:39 p.m. Motor Vehicle Violation East Street – Written North Street – Services Rendered Quaboag Street – Report Filed 7:27 p.m. Fire Alarm Activation Farm Road – Transported to Violation West Street – Citation Warning 7:46 p.m. Hang-up, 911 5:03 p.m. Threats Old West Winthrop Terrace – Services Hospital Issued 10:31 a.m. Ambulance Request Call Williston Drive – Services 11:58 p.m. Ambulance Request Second Avenue – Services Rendered Fisherdick Road – Services Rendered 9:49 p.m. Ambulance Request Rendered 12:16 p.m. Larceny, Theft Main Street – Referred to Other Report West Street – Services Agency Show off East Quabbin Land Trust photos in contest Wednesday, Feb. 3 Rendered HARDWICK – The East 2:41 a.m. Parking Complaint 1:35 p.m. Fraud Sorel Road – Monday, Feb. 8 Quabbin Land Trust will be hold- Main Street – Citation Issued Services Rendered 8:22 a.m. Town By-Law ing a photo contest from Feb. 1 to 4:04 a.m. Parking Complaint 2:05 p.m. Ambulance Request Violation Pleasant Street – June 1, giving people a chance to Eddy Street – Citation Issued Cummings Road – Services Citation Issued capture a little of the natural beau- 8:18 a.m. Town By-Law Rendered 8:25 a.m. Town By-Law ty of the East Quabbin region. Violation Pleasant Street – 2:28 p.m. Fraud Bacon Road – Violation Pleasant Street – Photos will be presented at a Citation Issued Services Rendered Citation Issued curated outdoor show on June 20. 8:28 a.m. Town By-Law 3:28 p.m. Threat Report West 8:30 a.m. Town By-Law Prizes will include EQLT swag, a Violation Pleasant Street – Street – Services Rendered Violation Pleasant Street – gift card to a local business and of Citation Issued 4:38 p.m. Ambulance Request Citation Issued course, bragging rights. 8:34 a.m. Town By-Law North Street – Services Rendered 8:33 a.m. Town By-Law All photos must be taken at an Violation Pleasant Street – 6:29 p.m. Larceny, Theft Violation Pleasant Street – EQLT preserve and photos with Citation Issued Report North Street – Services Citation Issued watermarks will not be accepted. 8:43 a.m. Parking Complaint Rendered 8:40 a.m. Town By-Law There is no limit to the amount of submissions each person can Parker Street – Citation Issued Violation Pleasant Street – enter. Submissions may be entered 8:48 a.m. Ambulance Request Saturday, Feb. 6 Citation Issued Courtesy photo until June 1. EQLT reserves the Crescent Street – Services 8:12 a.m. Drug/Narcotics 8:43 a.m. Town By-Law The East Quabbin Land Trust is holding a photo contest from Feb. Violation Pleasant Street – right to reject a submission for 1 to June. This one, entitled “Mandell Magic,” by Brian White, was Rendered Violation Pleasant Street – the 2019 photo contest winner. Citation Issued any reason. 8:50 a.m. Town By-Law Services Rendered To submit, send and email to 9:33 a.m. Town By-Law Violation Main Street – Citation 11:30 a.m. Alarm Burglar Main Jess Cusworth at jcusworth@eqlt. Those submitting should SunriseOnMandellHill.jpg. Then Violation Parker Street – Citation Issued Street – Services Rendered org to request the Dropbox link, include their last name and upload the photo through the 5:57 p.m. Accident, Vehicle 12:55 p.m. Fraud Cottage Issued which does not require a Dropbox the title of their photo in the Dropbox link. Email Jess with any North Street – Motor Vehicle Street – Services Rendered account file name, such as Cusworth_ questions.

WARE SCHOOLS from page 1 families say when they are con- should be loosened during these and students, and parents would nate with testing labs, implement costs, so it could be determined tacted about their children not times as school is so difficult have to sign permission slips for a technology platform for track- how many people were participat- multiple failures. She compared doing well in school, Ware Middle for some students. She said the their children to be part of the test- ing results, and provide training for ing in it. failures from the first term in 2019 School KatieAnn DeMars said Massachusetts Interscholastic ing. school staff, and technical assis- to the first term in 2020 some of them are very over- Athletic Association, which over- Pooled testing involves mix- tance. Tests will be analyzed at a In fourth grade, the individu- whelmed by circumstances and sees schools sports, allows one fail- ing several test samples together CLIA-certified laboratory. Food program al class failures have gone from don’t know how to help them. She ing class per semester. in a “batch” or “pool,” and then DESE will assume the costs for two to 27; in fifth grade there were also said she and her staff check in “Any little bit that we can give testing the pooled sample with a the testing initiative during the ini- Food Services Director Jeff more failing rates in 2019; in sixth often with such families. them to make their life better or diagnostic, PCR test for detection tial start-up of the program, which Nicholas asked the committee if grade, the failures have gone from “It’s alarming to see the num- easier or to feel a little normal we of SARS-CoV-2. This approach it estimates will cost between $15 there was a way to pay food service 10 to 83; in seventh grade from bers there,” said Sawabi. “We have should consider,” she said. increases the number of individuals and $30 million, and be funded by workers, who may not have any 61to 119, in eighth grade from 116 to move toward whatever we can Desjardins sympathized with that can be tested using the same federal stimulus funds. Following sick days accrued, if they have to to 134; in ninth grade from 43 to do to get to the next level and get- her, but said the committee would amount of laboratory resources as a the initial launch, districts and say home due to being exposed to 162, in 10th grade from 15 to 48, ting students back into the schools not change the rule unless other single PCR test. schools may continue using pooled or being a close contact of some- in 11th grade from 13 to 56, and in safely.” members wanted to do so. “They The test is performed at least testing by purchasing the tests one who has tested positive. 12th grade from 45 to 75. Foran called the numbers “stun- know that getting passing grades once per week on an anterior and any other accompanying test- “We’re losing money every “This has been on our radar for ning visuals” and said some of the is the key to playing these sports,” nasal swab and results are deliv- ing materials and software from a week, every month,” he said, and awhile,” she said. “We’ve been state money to help with issues he said of students. “They’re stu- ered within approximately 24 to48 statewide contract using their fed- there isn’t money in the budget to working on strategies.” She said caused by COVID-19 should be dent athletes not athlete students. hours. If a pooled test result is neg- eral stimulus dollars. pay those without sick days. they have met with the families of employed to help students. Playing sports is a privilege not a ative, then all individuals within The district is estimated to get In normal times the program students who are failing classes and “It’s alarming, devastating to see right.” that pool are presumed negative about $1 million in federal money, sold anywhere between 600 and have created a district committee these kids failing,” said Slattery. and may continue to remain in which can be spent over a calen- 800 lunches a day, which is now to work on how to engage those “They need to be back in school.” school. If a pooled test result is dar year, although it must be used down to between 250 and 300. students who are not interested in “The School Committee and the Pooled testing positive, then everyone in the pool for services and expenses due to He said the program has tried their classes. Some teachers have superintendent are trying to address is given an individual diagnostic COVID-19. to offer different menu items, and DiLeo said the district is tak- extended the deadlines for assign- a number of these issues,” said test. Once positive individuals are DiLeo said to continue the he and the managers continue to ing part in voluntary pooled test- ments and others have changed DiLeo. “It feels at times like mis- identified, they must follow isola- tests for the rest of the school brainstorm how they could increase ing for COVID-19 through the final exams to final projects. Extra- sion impossible, but we’re going to tion guidance. Students, teachers, year would cost $91,000. “I’m sales. “We need more kids,” he state, which will pay the costs until credit work has been made avail- give it our best shot.” and staff that were close contacts not anti-testing by any means, said. March 28. She said she and the able and shortening assignments is Parent Jenafer Kularski said she of the positive case must quaran- but $91,000 is a lot of money,” Desjardins encouraged him to nurses have received training on it also being tried. has three students in the schools, tine according to current require- Desjardins said. “I want to make return with any new ideas with and “it adds another layer of pro- She said the district was also and feels like one of them is essen- ments. sure it would provide some benefits which the School Committee could tection.” It is designed to identify building a recovering learning plan tially teaching himself. Under a state contract being to the school.” help them. those who may be COVID positive to identify learning gaps and how She also said that Ware’s rule developed, districts and schools Head nurse Jen Knight said but have no symptoms. to remedy them. that a student must not have any are working with pooled testing the program could be re-evaluat- It would be voluntary for staff When Desjardins asked what failures in order to play sports service providers who will coordi- ed while the state was paying the Page 10, Ware River News, February 11, 2021 obituaries

Ware River News Philip Roland Phaneuf Harold A. Piché WEST BROOKFIELD – Philip loving sisters, Pauline Lemon and THREE RIVERS – Harold A. his associate degree from Holyoke also a member of the Knights of Obituary Roland Phaneuf, age 65, passed away Beatrice Barlow, and brother-in-law, Piché, 69, of Three Rivers, passed Community College. He worked as Columbus and the Amvets Post suddenly at his home on Saturday, Bill Barlow, all of Ware. He also away on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, an electrical storekeeper at UMass #74 of Three Rivers. In his younger Policy Feb. 6, 2021. Philip was born in Ware, leaves behind many loving nieces and with his family by his University – Amherst, for years he enjoyed his time with his on March 6, 1955, beloved son of nephews. Philip was pre-deceased side. 30 years, before retiring friends as a member of the Ware Turley Publications the late Roland and Doris (Harper) by his brother-in-law, Arthur “Pete” He leaves the love in 2014. Harold became Wolves and the Dump Rats. of his life, his wife part of the family, work- A funeral Mass followed by offers two types of Phaneuf. Lemon, in 2020. He was raised and educat- A graveside service was held on of 38 years, Patricia ing as a dressman at military honors for Harold will be obituaries. ed in Ware, was a 1973 Springfield Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 10:30 a.m. (Skura) Piché, his broth- Charbonneau & Varnum held on Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m., er, Raymond Piché, of Funeral Homes in Ware in All Saints Church, 17 North One is a free, brief Technical High School graduate, and in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Ware. was a longtime Ware resident until Philip was laid to rest next to his Ware, his sister-in-law, and West Brookfield. He St., in Ware. There are no calling Death Notice listing moving to West Brookfield eight years mother Doris. There were no calling Janice Skura, his broth- also enjoyed working with hours. Masks must be worn and the name of deceased, ago. Philip was employed by Profiles hours. Cebula Funeral Home, of Ware, er-in-law, Michael E. the Beers & Story Funeral social distancing guidelines must Skura, and his wife, Home team. be followed while in the church. date of death and Inc., of Bondsville, for over 25 years. assisted his family with the final Philip was a huge New England arrangements. Lorraine, of Belchertown, his He loved sports and watched In lieu of flowers, memorial funeral date and place. Patriots and Boston Red Sox Fan. For more information and online nephews, Ryan Piché, Kyle Piché as often as he could, his beloved donations may be made to the All and Samuel Skura; his niece, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and Saints Church, 60 South St., Ware, The other is a Paid Philip leaves behind his brother, guest book, please visit www.cebula- Charles Phaneuf, of Florida, and his funeralhome.com. Emily Jasmin, and his great-niec- Cowboys. Harold also greatly MA 01082. Please notate the Obituary, costing es, Megan Jasmin, Isabella Skura enjoyed his time on many local memorial gift in Harold’s name for $100, which allows and Gracelyn Skura, and his loving golf courses. the “Tiffany High Altar Window families to publish companion, Charlie. He was born Harold lived most of his life Project” in the memo line. in Furth, Germany, son of the late in Ware, and was very active in Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 extended death notice Congregational Agnes (Krawietz) Piché. Harold the community that he so loved. Pleasant St., in Ware, is assisting information of their Death notices was predeceased by his step-father, He was a member of All Saints his family with arrangements. An own choice and may Campbell, Adrianna EJ church to hold Armond Piché. Church, were he served on sever- online guest book is available at Died: Jan. 13, 2021 Harold was a United States al committees. He was a former charbonneaufh.com. include a photograph. Celebration of Life held at later date. drive-thru chicken Army veteran of the Vietnam communicant of the Our Lady of Death Notices & War. After returning, he earned Mount Carmel Church. Harold was Macie, Corinee parmigiana dinner Paid Obituaries Died: Jan. 27, 2021 should be Services held at later date. BARRE — The Barre Congregational Church, 30 Park submitted through a Phaneuf, Philip Roland funeral home to: Died: Feb. 6, 2021 St., will host a drive-through Hardwick Town Election set for April 12 Services were private chicken parmigiana dinner on [email protected]. Saturday, Feb. 27, with a pick-up HARDWICK – The Annual to register to vote in the Annual deadline. Piché, Harold time from 5 to 6 p.m. The meal Town Election will held on Town Election, is on Tuesday, Financial statements must be Exceptions will be made Died Feb. 3, 2021 also includes antipasto salad and Monday, April 12. The last day March 23, 8 p.m. filed by all candidate for election only when the family Funeral Mass: Feb. 12, 10 a.m. dessert. Adults are $12 and chil- to obtain and submit nomination Voter registration will take by the following dates even if the provides a death certificate All Saints Church dren under 12 are $5. For reser- papers to the Board of Registrars place in the Myron E. Richardson candidate has no financial activity and must be pre-paid. Ware vations, people may call Lisa for certification by Monday, Feb. Building at 307 Main St., to report. The first financial report Holloway at 978-355-0140. 22, by 5 p.m. Gilbertville on Tuesday, March 23, is due April 5, by 5 p.m., and the The last day to file nomina- from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is the second is due on May 12, at noon. tion papers with Town Clerk is last day and hour to register vot- Minorities, females and individ- on Monday, March 8, by 5 p.m. ers who wish to vote at the Annual uals with disabilities are encour- The last day to object or withdraw Town Election. Mail-in voter reg- aged to run for office. The town of nomination papers is Wednesday, istrations will be accepted if post- Hardwick is an equal opportunity March 10, by 5 p.m. The last day marked no later than the March 23 provider and employer. ChurCh DireCtory TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH ST. AUGUSTINE MISSION QUABBIN VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST Town is asking businesses to take survey “An Open and Welcoming Faith Community” 98 Church Lane, Wheelwright, MA 43 Main Street, Ware, MA Park & Pleasant Streets 413-477-6493 Sunday Morning service: 10:30am – 11:30am upcoming year. property owner or business opera- P.O. Box 447, Ware, Massachusetts 01082 The Rev. Richard Lembo, Pastor For more info James Chaisson Interest in 413-967-6100 trinityware.org Sunday 9 a.m. 774-200-0542 If successful, one potential tor, the town is asking for business- Jubilee Cupboard – 967-3274 Email: [email protected] use of state grant funds would es’ assistance in measuring interest The Rev. Mary E. Rosendale HOLY CROSS POLISH NATIONAL Website: www.quabbinvalleychurch.net commercial facade D.D. - Bishop Episcopal Diocese Western CATHOLIC CHURCH be to establish a Façade/Signage in this potential program, and in Improvement Program for down- helping the town to fine-tune its Masachusetts 61 Maple St., Ware, Tel. 967-3782 KINGDOM BUSINESS R.E.A.C.H grants to be Office Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-2pm and Fr. Senior Fryderyk Banas, Pastor town buildings in downtown Ware. parameters. Please complete the by appt, Please call the cell number: 413-687-5568 MINISTRIES Sunday: 9 a.m. Mass (Realistic Evangelistic Active Christian Hearts) determined This program would provide survey, which can be found online SUNDAY SCHEDULE LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor, Rev. Dr. Errol J. Estridge grants and/or low-interest loans to at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m., Children’s Chapel 58 Main St, Ware, MA Tel. 413-668-9981 assist business operators and com- FacadeImprovement. 9:30 a.m. (formerly QVBC) WARE – The town of email:[email protected] “You don’t have to be Episcopal to share the 258A Malbouef Road, Ware Ware, through the Community mercial building owners with exte- Anyone who has questions Word and Fellowship of the Spirit” No matter Phone: 413-668-7041 Tues 6-7pm, Substance Recovery Development Authority, is working rior improvement projects. Some of regarding the survey, should feel who you are or where you have been, You are Email: [email protected] Ministry with thePioneer Valley Planning these projects can include improve- free to contact PVPC Community welcome. Wednesday 6:00-7:00 pm, Bible Study Web: www.lbc7.com Thursday 6:00-7:30 pm, Women Commission to pursue fund- ments to signage, lighting, door- Development Planner Nick Peavy THE JUBILEE CUPBOARD provides emergency Sunday Service times: Ministry ing from the state’s Community ways, siding and other exterior fea- at 413-781-6045. 9:30am Prayer and Fellowship food assistance and is open Thursday from 9 AM Friday 6:00-7:00 pm, Prayer Meeting Development Block Grant in the tures. As a downtown commercial until noon. The location is next door to Trinity Church 10:00am Bible School Saturday TBA, Men’s Ministry directly behind the Old Ware Fire Station. Please 11:00am Worship Service Sunday 10:30, Sunday Worship phone 413-967-3274. Donations of non-perishable C.H.A.N.C.E. Tutoring Ministry food are welcomed by The Jubilee Cupboard during The LBC family of believers invite you to join us as we work together to serve God in (Children Having a Nurturing and Caring open hours only or make arrangements for pickup. Environment) Food may also be donated to The Jubilee Cupboard our community. We are dedicated to spiritual growth through September - May, After school, Monday Golf outing helps area veterans, military families at a drop off box at the Big Y Supermarket in Ware. - Thursday 4:00-6:00pm AA Thursdays, 7:30pm purposeful prayer, truthful teaching, and practi- cal preaching. WARE — Sponsors and golfers start, awards and a steak dinner. who recognizes the need to widen We rely on the Bible as our source of all UPPER ROOM CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP are needed for a May 7 golf outing The outing is for ages 21 and older. our outreach. UNITED CHURCH OF WARE Godly wisdom and truth. 18 Central St., West Warren, Tel. 436-7559 49 Church Street, Ware, MA 01082 We proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and Joel Hickey, pastor that will benefit area veterans and Sponsorships of all levels are The golf outing will begin 413-967-9981 Savior given freely by God and offered to all Sunday: 10 a.m worship; Thursday: 7 p.m. military families. still available, ranging from the Friday, May 7, at 9 a.m., with a who choose to believe in Him. Intercessory Prayer The Operation Soaring Eagle tournament sponsor to hole spon- cocktail hour at 3 p.m., followed Office Hours: Monday 9-12/Tuesday 8:30-12:30/ Wed 9-2/Thurs 9-12/Friday closed GEORGE WHITEFIELD UNIVERSALIST-UNITARIAN Golf Tournament will be held May sors. Sponsor benefits include by the steak dinner and awards. St. Paul's Church of Palmer 7 at the Heritage Country Club golfing, recognition on banners, The Heritage Country Club is at 85 Saturday: Worship service 5:00 p.m (Communion UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1060 Central St., Palmer, MA, 283-8185 offered each week, Healing Worship on second 33 West Main St, West Brookfield in Charlton and will benefit The signs and websites and in media Sampson Road in Charlton. Saturday of each month) Tel. 508-867-3667 Sunday: 10:00 am service fol- Brookfield Institute, a nonprofit announcements and advertising. To become a sponsor for the Narcotics Anonymous 7:00 p.m. Pastor Christy Wright lowed by coffee hour. Children's Religious that builds resilience in veterans “We’re excited to help peo- Operation Soaring Eagle Golf Sunday: Worship service 10:30 a.m. Education also at 10:00 am. (Communion offered first Sunday of each month) Worship and Sunday School, Sundays and military families in order to ple get to know The Brookfield Tournament, contact Beverly Adult Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Sunday School - 9:30 am followed by coffee hour. aggressively combat the causes and Institute and its mission and that Prestwood-Taylor, beverly@brook- OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART PARISH 10:45 a.m., Children’s Church after Children’s THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Sacred Heart Church 22 W. Main St., West impacts of veteran suicide. includes reaching out to differ- fieldinstitute.org, 508-784-1546. Sermon each Sunday, Coffee hour after service OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Brookfield Registration is now open for ent interest groups,” said Jennifer To register golfers, go to www. Tuesday: T.O.P.S. 5:00 p.m. 108 New Braintree Rd., North Brookfield & St. Mary Oratory 11 Lincoln St., Brookfield Wednesday: Weight Watchers 5:00-7:30 p.m. 774-286-1322 golfers. The outing costs $125 per Baublitz, executive director. “This brookfieldinstitute.org. 508 867-6469 SUNDAY SCHEDULE Services start at 10 a.m. person and includes 18 holes in a is our first event for golfers and [email protected] ALL SAINTS CHURCH website: ourladyofthesacredheart.org scramble format with a shotgun was suggested by a board member 17 North Street, Ware ST. MARY’S CHURCH TRI-PARISH COMMUNITY CHURCH Mass Times: 57 South Street, Ware 3 Oakham Rd., P.O. Box 202 M-Th 8:00am @ Sacred Heart Pastor: Rev. Fr. Piotr Calik New Braintree 508-867-3306 Saturday Vigil 4:30pm @ St. Mary Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am @ Sacred Heart Nominations sought for region’s oldest Holy Day Vigil 7:00pm @ St. Mary General Office Hours: The Tri-Parish Community Church rep- Monday - Thursday: 9am - 12pm; Friday: Closed Holy Day 9:00am @ St. Mary & 7:00pm resents the communities of Gilbertville, @ Sacred Heart Cemetery Office Hours: Hardwick, and New Braintree. Our service will community service award Monday - Thursday: 10am - 2pm; Friday: Closed begin at 10:00. Bible Study begins on 9/13 Phone numbers: 413-967-5913; 413-967-4963 at 8:15 am - 9:30am. Choir Rehearsals are FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF Fax Number: 413-967-4679 at 9am and Sunday School returns on 9/13 WEST BROOKFIELD, UCC SPRINGFIELD – The Advertising Club of Western of our region who have rendered distinguished service Emails: [email protected] at 10:00 am. We are worshiping at The First 36 N. Main St., W. Brookfield, 508-867-7078 Massachusetts is seeking nominations from throughout to the community. [email protected] Universalist Church of Hardwick, 9 Ruggles Interim Pastor - The Rev. Stacey Kullgren Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties The Order of William Pynchon was established by www.allsaintsware.org • www.stmarysware.org Hill Rd. Hardwick through December. Worship 10 AM for the Pynchon Award, which recognizes those citizens the Advertising Club in 1915 to recognize and encour- All are welcome to worship and join in Sunday School - 10 AM (except the first Mass Schedule: fellowship and light refreshment following Sunday of each month) age individuals whose lives and achievements typified 4:00 PM Saturday - All Saints the service. Call for Bible Study and Youth Group meet- the ideals of promoting citizenship and the building 5:15 PM Saturday - St. Mary’s Change of Office Hours: Tuesdays & ing times. of a better community in western Massachusetts. Past Thursdays 10am - noon. Heidi Jeldres, 8:00 AM Sunday - All Saints Administrative Assistant. (508)867-3306 tri- In loving memory of recipients include war heroes, social activists, teachers, 9:30 AM Sunday - St. Mary’s [email protected]. WARE BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH volunteers, philanthropists, historians, clergy, physi- 5:15 PM Sunday - All Saints Appointments can be scheduled at either 56a Main St., Ware, Tel. 967-0211 cians, journalists, public servants, and business leaders the Pastor’s office or at your home when Pastor Jim Van Etten, B.A.D.F. — a diverse group; each with a passion for our region WEEKDAY MASSES needed. Please contact Pastor Deb to make Sunday: 11 a.m. worship service, nursery JOSEPH Monday and Tuesday 7:30 AM at All Saints arrangements. [email protected] or and children’s church, 4 p.m. worship service and a selfless streak. A complete list of recipients since Wednesday and Thursday 7:30 AM at St. Mary’s (413)478-0731. Beginning 7/6 our Worship Wednesday: 7 p.m. Bible Study/Prayer 1915 can be found at http://www.adclubwm.org/events/ First Friday 8:00 AM at All Saints Service move to The First Universalist Church Fellowship KABANIUK pynchonaward. First Saturday 8:00 AM at St.Mary’s of Hardwick through the end of the year. From 7/6 - 8/31 Worship will begin at 9:30 10/20/27 - 2/11/17 To nominate an individual, please submit a one-page SACRAMENT OF CONFESSION am. All are welcome. WARE CONGREGATION letter explaining why the nominee should be consid- All Saints ~ Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 PM The mission of the Tri-Parish Community OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES ered. Please include biographical information, outstand- St. Mary’s ~ Saturday before the 5:15 PM Mass Church is service to God by working together Sunday 10:00 a.m. Weekend Meeting We missed you today ing accomplishments, examples of service to the com- as a church to alleviate suffering and to fos- Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Midweek Meeting HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION ter hope, love and the word of Jesus Christ We will miss you tomorrow munity, organizations he or she is or has been active in, Vigil: 5:30 pm at All Saints among our family and neighbors here and EMMANUEL ORTHODOX and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of Day: 7:30 am - All Saints throughout the world. CATHOLIC CHURCH Tears in our eyes at least three people who can further attest to the nomi- 12:10 pm - St. Mary’s It’s always good to have a variety of voices 25 Winthrop Terrace, Warren, MA 01083 And hearts full of sorrow nee’s eligibility for induction into the Order of William 6:30 pm - St. Mary’s in the pulpit. Come, support our worship (413) 436-5582 leaders and enjoy the earlier service. We hold on to the memories Pynchon. The Pynchon Trustees respectfully reserve the Parish Office for both Churches is located at 60 Fr. Christopher Nerreau right to eliminate nominations from consideration due South Street, Ware - MA 01082. ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH www.emmanuelorthodox.org Of the great times we’ve had to insufficient information. Due to Covid-19 pandemic time our office is open by 1082 Main Street, Warren, Tel. 436-7327 Morning Matins Sundays 9:00am appointment only. Confession 2nd Sunday of the month 9:00am We grieve for what we lost Qualifying nominees will be considered and MASS SCHEDULE: Sundays 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. or by appointment researched by the Pynchon Trustees, composed of the THE CHURCH OF ST. ALOYSIUS Holy Mass Sunday’s 9:30am, Coffee hour But are so thankful for what we had ST. STANISLAUS CHURCH current and five past presidents of the Advertising Club. 58 Church St., Gilbertville, Tel. 477-6493 following Mass 2270 Main Street, West Warren The Rev. Richard Lembo, Pastor Free Community Meal: First Tuesday of the Nominations must be submitted by March 19, 2021 to: MASS SCHEDULE Saturdays 4 p.m. Saturday Confession: 3 p.m.; Vigil Mass: 4 p.m. month. All are welcome Forever missing you. William Pynchon Trustees, Advertising Club of Western Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m. Love, your wife, daughters & family Massachusetts, P.O. Box 1022, West Springfield, MA 01090-1022 or by e-mail to [email protected]. For more information, go online to adclubwm.org. February 11, 2021, Ware River News, Page 11

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