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HOLYOKE – The Girls visits from Inc. of the Valley held a virtu- al event for the Spirit of Girls Spring 2021 on Thursday, May vaccine bus 6, where many female leaders By Gregory A. Scibelli spoke. [email protected] Speakers for the spring event included Senator HOLYOKE – With the Elizabeth Warren, former vaccine effort starting to slow NASA Astronaut Dr. Cady down and mass vaccination Coleman, Mount Holyoke sites converting to accept walk- College Leadership Fellow up appointments, Tufts-Harvard and Political Figure Carmen Pilgrim Health is rolling out Yulín Cruz, Actress Tequilla another alternative and Holyoke Whitfield, Girls Inc. President is part of the tour. and CEO Dr. Stephanie Hull, A vaccine bus will be rolling and hosted by WWLP week- through Chicopee and Holyoke night Anchor Ciara Speller. during the next week weeks with These guest speakers spoke the hope of giving up to 300 vac- about women leaders and cines per day and to vaccinate the influence of girls seeing more than 20,000 people through women in power and public the next couple of months. seats. The theme of the event The bus is touring through was to celebrate ‘Her Place at other cities as well, but is target- the Table’ which is a phrase ing urban areas that have both that is used to reference those been hard hit by the coronavi- with power and influence, rus, and for people with limited Speller explains that the girls access to transportation to get a in Girls Inc. are able to take mass vaccination site. seats at very important tables. Mass vaccination sites are The headquarters of Girls starting to slow down with traffic, Inc. of the Valley is located and new mass sites have opened in Holyoke and the mission up. Holyoke residents are espe- of Girls Inc. is to inspire girls cially being encouraged to utilize to be strong, smart, and bold. a site at the Castle of Knights Girls Inc. spring fundraiser speakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren, Kourtney and Maya Senquiz, A mission that was proven in Chicopee. There is also a site to be successful when mem- Isha Rivera, Janine Fondon, Janira Portorreal, Carmen Yulín, Ciara Speller, Stephanie Hull, Cady Coleman, Emmalene Pirnie, Tequilla Whitfield, Lyric Dixon, Nikai Fondon, and Kaitlyn Jenco - Photos provided by now open at the Eastern States See GIRLS, page 3 Girls Inc. Submitted photo See VACCINE, page 8

KNIGHTS BASEBALL RETURNS Blue Sox set to receive new lease from city By Gregory A. Scibelli said Monday night the season celled due to the pandemic. [email protected] is a go, however, and the Blue The Blue Sox are part of Sox will be playing in front a the New England Collegiate HOLYOKE – Pending limited capacity. That capaci- Baseball League, a league full city council approval, ty could change as the season which features the best col- the Valley Blue Sox will con- goes on while Massachusetts lege players in the country tinue to call Holyoke home goes through the next steps and is often a place where after the council’s Finance of Phase 4. Fenway Park in they are able to extend their Committee recommend- Boston is currently playing playing time past the tradi- ed approving a new lease with a 25 percent capacity, tional college spring season. between the team and the city. or about 10,000 fans. The It also is another place where The Blue Sox have been Blue Sox will work with the the talent is showcased and one of the best recreational Holyoke Board of Health to scouted by Major League attractions to the city in the ensure all proper protocols Baseball teams. last decade, drawing out tons are followed for players, Several former members of fans from the city and the coaches, officials, and fans of the Valley Blue Sox have surrounding area to its 22 who attend games. gone on to play in the majors, games held at Mackenzie The Blue Sox are known with one of the most promi- Stadium in Holyoke. for their theme nights and nent recent stars being Trey The lease includes a promotions, though it is Mancini. Mancini played $10,000 fee to use the field at unclear if events like that will first base for the Blue Sox Mackenzie, which is located be able to happen for this and was an all-star. He now next to Holyoke High School. year due to restrictions. is a regular starter for the There are currently 22 home The Blue Sox have also Baltimore Orioles and recent- games schedule and poten- received a $1,000 rebate from ly went through a bout with tially games at home for the Holyoke Gas & Electric for cancer. playoffs. There are 14 teams its use of the lights at the in the league and the sched- field. Many of the games held ule this year features the there are played under the Blue Sox playing mostly the lights. teams in their own division to The Blue Sox were limit travel due to the current NECBL champions in 2017 Holyoke High School pitcher Anthony Rosado Burgos throws last Thursday at COVID-19 concerns. and 2018. They made it to the Ludlow. He threw a five-inning no-hitter against the Lions. More photos on Finance Committee Division finals in 2019 and page 7. Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Chairman Joseph McGiverin the 2020 season was can- ◗ In The News Local bike shop celebrates 75 years of business By Shelby Macri [email protected]

HOLYOKE – The Highland Hardware and Bike Shop hosted under True Value has seen many changes and additions over the years, changes they can look back on while celebrating their 75 years of business. Owner Harry Craven was in the business since its beginning, though he admits he was only one-year old at the time. His parents started the shop in April 1946, where they were originally located across the street and they sold gifts, little trinkets, dolls, stuffed ani- mals, and ribbons amongst other small things one would find in a trinket shop at that time. Craven explained that his father wanted to appeal to anyone and everyone who visited the shop, and started to order specific things for those who asked. He said the store started its hardware section with one shovel. The outside of the store has many windows to show the products they offer, a storefront that Owner Harry Craven personally helps A customer asked for a shovel one many people may know just from taking Hampden Street regularly. customers who visit Highland Hardware and day and Craven’s father told them to Bike shop. Photos by Shelby Macri come back to the store either later that els, books, teddy bears and more. Which products and floor space for people to other things. The shop was considered day or the next day to pick up the shovel; helped them as more stores selling the shop through. The large outdoor goods essential during the pandemic as it offers when he ordered the shovel he ordered same things popped up, their toys were section is separated from the main space hardware and home needs, so during the two, one for the customer and one for a best seller especially during Christmas by two large, wooden sliding doors, quarantine and the rest of the pandemic the store. His father continued order- time as those sales would hold them over. where people can find fertilizer, grass the shop has kept it’s regular customers ing items this way to stock his store, Eventually a traveling salesman visit- seed, lawn ornaments, pool needs, grills, and has gained a few new and loyal cus- eventually making a partnership with ed their store and that’s how they start- and anything else a homeowner may tomers. While the hours of the store have Jay Russel and Co. a popular hardware ed selling bikes as well. After a large need for their outdoor space. been shortened due to the pandemic their supplier at the time. Over the years that toy store entered the neighborhood, they The business has focused around sales are still doing well with attractions company was bought out by others, final- stuck to just hardware and bikes, now family as Craven, his siblings, and aunts like grills and bikes pulling people in ly becoming True Value which is what offering a large section of both. The store and uncles helped out in the store. The throughout the summer. Highland Hardware and Bike Shop is moved sides of the street in 1956 and in business has been passed down to him, Many may be familiar with the out- currently under. 1986 they bought the building they’re and his son and daughter currently work side storefront of the shop as it’s lived The shop starting selling small toys currently in which was a supermarket as employees today. Sometimes his niec- on Hampden Street for it’s 75 years, in the same way as they partnered with a beforehand. The building is large and es, nephews, and cousins will come in parent company for board games, mod- offers plenty of storage space for extra to work part time before moving on to See BIKE, page 3 Vacuna contra el COVID-19:

Únase a los millones de personas que ya se han Segura y Eficaz vacunado.

La Vacuna contra el COVID-19 se desarrolló de forma segura. Para crear la vacuna contra el COVID, se siguieron las mismas medidas de seguridad que se usan para todas

COVID-19 las otras vacunas. VACCINE Miles de personas participaron en los ensayos clínicos para demostrar que la vacuna es segura y eficaz.

La Vacuna pudo desarrollarse rápidamente porque: Cuando comenzó la pandemia, los científicos ya habían estudiado otros virus similares durante más de 20 años, y eso les dio una ventaja inicial para crear esta vacuna. Las compañías comenzaron a producir la vacuna con anticipación para garantizar su distribución inmediata después de la aprobación.

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2 • MAY 14, 2021 • The Holyoke Sun In The News ◗ WSU to offer SAT Options presented for funding capital needs Online Summer HOLYOKE – The days of the city Such lack of foresight can lead to Three existing parts of the city having to stumble into overpaying to the city being forced to pay a ton to fix budget have been identified as sources Institute replace broken vehicles and buildings a truck or building that should have been that could seed the Capital Stabilization could be over thanks to a proposal to replaced or repaired years ago. Fund, Lisi said: WESTFIELD – Westfield State create a Capital Stabilization Fund from The city has had to scurry to replace 1. A one-time transfer from the University will offer multiple ses- mayoral candidate Rebecca Lisi. relics of police cruisers, fire engines and Emergency Stabilization, or rainy-day, sions of its SAT Online Summer The City Council Finance public works trucks that were kept in ser- fund. Institute for high school students, Committee on Monday, May 10, 2021 vice well beyond their useful life. 2. A transfer from free cash. starting June 14. began discussing a capital planning order This failure to plan jeopardizes That’s money that the Massachusetts In partnership with filed by Lisi, a city councilor at large. employees’ safety and hinders the ser- Department of Revenue certifies is avail- Educational Testing Consultants Lisi’s Capital Stabilization Fund vices that taxpayers depend on and have able to a municipality in funds that went Inc., the SAT Online Summer would establish a dedicated fund to paid for. unspent in accounts from the previous Institute provides 20 hours of live, ensure that the city can cover the expens- No more. fiscal year. online instruction offered in multi- es associated with replacing vehicles and “A capital stabilization fund and 3. Money will soon become avail- ple formats, including a condensed fixing buildings and other facilities with capital investment plan will help us able after the city pays off debts. two-week session. Multiple ses- a regularity that will avoid costly repairs maintain high quality service delivery The Finance Committee will resume sions will be held, making it con- caused by waiting too long. with predictable purchases and main- discussion of the Capital Stabilization venient for students to choose the Up to now, lack of planning has rele- tenance of our service vehicle fleets, Fund at a future meeting, said Lisi, chair- gated the city to lurching from one capi- equipment and building conditions,” Lisi woman of the City Council Ordinance See SAT, page 6 tal need to another. said. Committee. DCF seeks volunteers House earmarks $50K for new REGION – Volunteers are needed member of the three-person panels that manufacturing program at HCC from Western Massachusetts to help make these decisions. review cases involving children who are Foster Care Reviews typically last HOLYOKE – Rep. ber of Holyoke residents work- placed in the custody of the state. 30 to 90 minutes and are being con- Patricia Duffy (D – ing in manufacturing, especial- The Foster Care Review Unit ducted remotely during the pandem- Holyoke) is pleased to ly those impacted by poverty, makes decisions regarding children who ic. Volunteers need to be 18 years or announce that $50,000 unemployment, and limited are placed in foster care for six months older and must participate in pre-ser- has been earmarked in the educational opportunities.” or longer, assessing how well their vice training that is currently being House Fiscal Year 2022 The program will serve needs are being met and what prog- conducted remotely. For an application budget to seed the develop- up to 45 individuals in three ress has been made toward establishing and further information, please contact ment and implementation cohorts by providing approx- them in a permanent living situation. A Lashanda Stone at Lashanda.Stone@ of a new Manufacturing imately 150 hours of remote Volunteer from the Community is one Mass.Gov. Training Program at and in-person, hands-on train- Holyoke Community ing combined with workplace College. Patricia Duffy experiential learning. give the store a look. “Holyoke employers The three-phase pro- BIKE, from page 2 The bike shop offers replacement need a trained workforce and Holyoke gram includes: skills assessments, and parts, helmets, and other bike needs, constituents need career-track jobs,” pre-training focused on workplace read- those who haven’t been inside but need so if you’re not looking for a full bike said Duffy. “I’m thrilled to see these iness in English and basic math, fol- home, lawn, and hardware goods are but you need repairs, visit the Highland local assets of our population and our lowed by core training in entry-level more than welcome and encouraged to Hardware and Bike Shop. historical manufacturing base come manufacturing. together and build on each other.” The manufacturing component will According to labor and workforce include modules in communication, date, 9.7% of jobs in Holyoke are in teamwork, customer service, digital lit- GIRLS, from page 1 benefit from getting girls perspectives manufacturing compared to 6.7% eracy, general manufacturing processes while they’re still leaders and to make statewide. Meanwhile, at 9.9 percent, and principles; blueprints, dimensions, bers of Girls Inc. of the Valley spoke sure to incorporate girls views and their the unemployment rate in Holyoke tolerances, instrumentation and mea- during the virtual event. Girls Inc. of priorities and work together with them is the second highest in western suring; manufacturing workplace math; the Valley girl Janira Portorreal spoke as they lead today. Massachusetts after Springfield at 11.2 lean manufacturing, problem-solving, about her experience in Girls of the Whitfield joined the virtual event percent, compared to a statewide rate of quality control; and workplace safety. Valley, as she’s been a member for five to tell her story of claiming her seat at 6.6 percent for March 2021. Regional employers will be invited years coming to six years this summer. the table. The Manufacturing Training to participate in curriculum design and A senior at Chicopee High School, “I am so humble and so grateful Program will join the robust stable of delivery, as guest speakers, as well as Portorreal spoke about how being in to be here as we all celebrate our place workforce development programs at in hosting tours of their facilities when Girls of the Valley has influenced her. at the table, when I think about my HCC, Duffy said. possible. Participants will be connect- “I use my voice to advocate for seat at the table I immediately think of “We’re grateful to Rep. Duffy for ed to area employers and receive job myself and for others,” Portorreal said. purpose,” Whitfield said. “How import- advocating for this funding on behalf placement assistance through HCC and “From leadership roles that I was able ant it is to walk boldly and proudly of the college,” said President Christina MassHire Holyoke. to participate in with Girls Inc. actual- in your truth and your purpose. When Royal. “Manufacturing is an important “We believe the program will ben- ly; was I interviewed Joyce Roche who people ask me how did I get started employment sector in Holyoke and one efit jobseekers, incumbent workers, and was the former CEO of Girl Inc., so into acting, I always say that acting with deep historical roots. Despite the businesses of Holyoke and the region that was very big for me.” came to me I didn’t come to it.” She city’s high unemployment rate, a signif- alike,” Royal said. “Ultimately, the goal Portorreal continued that being a continues to say acting did everything icant number of manufacturing jobs in is to help lift individuals out of poverty part of Girls Inc. has helped her to gain in its power to find her, it needed her Holyoke remain vacant. The purpose of and meet the needs of the business com- confidence and other qualities since to articulate the purpose and she’s just this new program is to increase the num- munity.” see joined in seventh grade, saying that happy she was prepared for it. she was shy and timid and didn’t know Known for her role in Hidden how to use her voice. Whereas now as Figures she speaks about the role and a senior in high school she feels that story the movie where the three main she can talk in front of people and get characters; based on real women, know her point across from the experiences their purpose and talents so when the she received in Girls Inc. of the Valley. opportunity presented itself they were CASH PAID Other Girls Inc. members spoke from prepared and ready to make an impact- new members who joined in January ful change in history. like Lily and Mikayla Harris as well as Whitfield said we, girls and HAMPSHIRE TOWING older members like Portorreal and Isha women everywhere, will continue cel- Rivera who have been a part of the pro- ebrate them and their legacy and asks Time To Clean Up Your Property! gram for five years. girls to live truthfully and body into speakers included President and their purpose. Girls Inc. is dedicat- FOR UNWANTED VEHICLES CEO Hull who spoke about Girls Inc. ed to helping girls reach their poten- focusing an helping girls grow and tial, become leaders, and follow their & EQUIPMENT achieve their potential. purpose and dream. Girls Inc. is a Trucks • Vans • Cars • Trailers “I know women had to fight hard non-profit organization that typically to get a seat at that table and I think holds these events to help fundraise for FREE REMOVAL ANYWHERE IN THE PIONEER VALLEY the best thing we can do now is just the program, during this years fund- OPTION 1 OPTION 2 raising event they were able to raise to scoot over a little bit and make sure Sight unseen We go to you and that girls have an easier time getting a $65,000 for the program. People can complete auto/truck seat at the table,” Hull said. “I think it’s continue to contribute on the Girls Inc. make a cash offer important for us to let them make their website at https://girlsinc.org, addition- $50 on your eye sore priorities known and have their voices ally people can view this years spring be heard.” event on YouTube by searching for Call 24 hours a day 413-534-5373 She said that women and girls are Spirit of Girls Spring 2021 Celebrating Hampshire Towing is also a full service towing and recovery company anywhere! the future; she feels women leaders can Her Place at the Table. NO BOATS, NO CAMPERS, TRAILERS OR RV’S

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Long awaited flowers for the wisteria @ The Holyoke Sun was out shopping at one of clusters in mid to late May, arriving vine. Trellises, pergolas or arbors will all WEB in the the largest garden centers I just as the foliage is unfurling. The suffice. Other, solid surfaces can be mount- www.sun.turley.com I have ever been to yesterday, GaRden flowers are fragrant, and pea-like, ed with rows of copper wire for the vines and was tempted to buy a wiste- accounting for the fact that plant to twine on. The copper won’t rust and it ria (along with a hundred other is a member of the pea family. In will disappear among the plant material as plants). My good friend is always addition to it being vigorous and it ages. Plant wisteria no deeper than it was www.turley.com talking about how pretty hers is pretty when in flower, the wisteria growing in the pot from the nursery, unless Turley Publications, Inc. cannot and with an occasional picture is hardy and long-lived. If there are it was grafted, then the graft union should assume liability for the loss of sent my way, she is sure being Victorian era homes in your town, be planted just under the surface of the soil. photographs or other materials modest. Her specimen is beyond Roberta no doubt one or more will still Water well after planting and throughout the submitted for publication. McQuaid Materials will not be returned pretty, more like gorgeous! I tried Turley sport a wisteria trailing over the first season of growth. A well-balanced fer- except upon specific request Publications to remember back to the one we Columnist front porch. Examine an old spec- tilizer can be added annually. when submitted. had growing at Old Sturbridge imen up close and you will notice Once the vine is well established, fer- Village, long since gone now, but luckily a gnarled, twisted trunk several inches in tilize only if deficiencies are evident, and I had written the following column, which diameter. Sometimes, with careful pruning, water only upon wilting. By discouraging gives some great advice for first-time wiste- the vine can take on a self-supporting tree- vegetative growth, flower production will be ria owners, especially those who are waiting like form. encouraged. If numerous years have gone A Quote for theirs to bloom. Read on! Wisteria has the reputation of taking by and still there are no flowers, a heaping The wisteria was planted eight long notoriously long to flower. Plants started application of phosphorous in the form of OF NOTE years ago. Although the vines have overtak- from seed reportedly won’t do so for 10 to superphosphate (0-20-0) may help. You can en the pergola beside which it was installed, 15 years! Those grown from cuttings, layers also try pruning back new growth severely in “Be wiser than there has never been a single flower…until from the mother plant, or those that are graft- late spring or early summer. If that doesn’t other people this year! Finally, a handful of lavender-pur- ed will bloom somewhat sooner, usually in stimulate flowers the following season, try ple blossoms hang like bunches of grapes seven to 10 seasons. To encourage early and root pruning in late fall to “check” vegetative if you can. from the top of the structure. If I hadn’t dependable flowers, be sure to plant wisteria top growth. This is done by simply cutting Do not glanced up I probably would have missed in full sun. Six hours of direct sunlight each into the soil with a spade four feet from the tell them so. this first effort entirely. I can only imagine day is necessary. Deep, fertile soil that is trunk to a depth of about 18 inches. how, in just a few more years, the show will neutral to slightly acidic (pH 6-7) will grow Sure, it may take awhile for wisteria to All human beings, be so breathtaking that everyone passing by the healthiest plants. Start off with a plant- flower, but believe me, it is worth the wait! by nature, will remark at its beauty. ing hole at least 24 to 36 inches in diameter Roberta McQuaid graduated from the desire to know.” There are two species of wisteria com- and 18 to 24 inches deep, amending it with Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the monly grown by gardeners: Chinese wisteria one-third its volume in compost, peat moss University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 Benjamin Franklin (Wisteria sinensis) and Japanese wisteria (W. or well-rotted manure. years, she has held the position of staff hor- floribunda). Their twining vines are vigorous Wisteria also has the reputation of being ticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. She with a capital “V,” quite capable of grow- able to “leap small buildings in a single enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have ing 25 or more feet tall. Wisteria are valued bound,” and topple the weaker ones to the a question for her? Email it to ekennedy@ mostly for their purple toned or white flow- ground! Be prepared by having a strong ver- turley.com with “Gardening Question” in the Letters to the ers, which, as mentioned, hang in pendulant tical support in place prior to planting the subject line. Editor Policy Letters to the Editor have a maximum of 350 Will taking 401K distributions affect my Social Security benefit? words. We require writ- By Russell Gloor SOCIAL indexed monthly earnings” (AIME) assumed that you would continue to earn at ers to include their name, SECURITY amount to determine your Primary the same level you most recently reported address and phone num- ear Rusty: I’m 63 and MATTERS Insurance Amount (PIA), which is to the IRS until you reached your FRA. So, ber in order for our office retired from work, but not your benefit entitlement at your full if you got the estimate while you were still to authenticate author- Ddrawing Social Security. I have accu- retirement age (FRA). working (or shortly thereafter), the estimate ship prior to publication. mulated just over $300,000 in my rollover From there, your age when you claim is higher than your actual benefit will be. Addresses and phone 401K IRA. My wife is still working full determines your final Social Security pay- If you received the estimate a year or more numbers are not pub- time, so we have medical, dental and vision ment amount. Born in 1958, your FRA is 66 after you stopped working, the estimate is lished. coverage. I have a few questions: plus 8 months, and that is the age at which more accurate. In any case, your 401K with- Unsigned or anony- 1) When I take IRA distributions you will get 100% of your PIA. If you claim drawals will not count as Social Security mous letters will NOT be throughout the year, do those dollar amounts benefits before your FRA, your payment will earnings. published. get reported to Social Security as income? be reduced; and if you wait until after your 3) Claiming now would result in a per- We reserve the right 2) If not, will my Social Security benefit FRA to claim, your benefit will be increased. manently reduced Social Security benefit to edit or withhold any change (will I be penalized?) for not work- If you wait until you are 70 to claim, your amount because you haven’t yet reached submissions. Libelous, ing and having zero income as I continue to Social Security payment will reach maxi- your full retirement age. But claiming now unsubstantiated allega- withdraw investments and show no income? mum (about 27% more than your FRA bene- wouldn’t be a hedge against your current tions, personal attacks or 3)If my benefit will drop because of fit amount). Now, to your specific questions: lack of earnings, because your benefit will be defamation of character the last few years of no income, would it be 1) Distributions taken from your 401k based upon the highest earning 35 years over are not allowed. advisable to start drawing Social Security or IRA are not reported to Social Security your lifetime. Deadline for submis- now? Signed: Planning Ahead as “earnings” and do not count toward your If you don’t already have a full 35 years sions is Wednesday at Dear Planning Ahead: Whenever you Social Security benefit entitlement. of Social Security-covered earnings they will noon. decide to claim Social Security, they will 2) If you have already retired from still use 35 years in the benefit calculation, Please email (pre- compute your benefit amount from your life- working, having zero earnings now won’t adding $0 earnings for enough years to make ferred) letters to the- time earnings history. 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SECURITY, from page 4 City receives $100K for recycling, waste reduction ing your benefit when you claim. If you already have at least 35 years of BOSTON – The Baker-Polito reduction goals.” programs to under-served community earnings, enjoy your retirement! Administration today awarded $1.3 mil- The SMRP, created under the Green sectors.” One last thing to consider: if you lion in grant funding to 34 communities, Communities Act and administered A mattress recycling incentive grant, predecease your wife, at her FRA she regional groups and non-profit organiza- by the Massachusetts Department of now in its sixth year, has been awarded will be entitled to 100% of the benefit tions through the Sustainable Materials Environmental Protection (MassDEP), to 19 communities across the state. The you were receiving at your death (if Recovery Program (SMRP). The grants offers funding for recycling, composting, grants will pay for the cost of recycling that is more than her own). In other will help to increase diversion, reuse, reuse and source reduction activities that residential mattresses that are collect- words, when you claim your benefit composting and recycling of materials in will reduce the amount of waste disposed ed and recycled by one of four mattress will affect the amount your wife can the solid waste stream. of in landfills and incinerators. Waste pre- recycling companies on Massachusetts get as your widow. The longer you “Supporting and encouraging the vention and recycling reduces greenhouse state contract. About 75 percent of a wait to claim, the higher your wife’s proactive environmental protection gas emissions by capturing the embodied mattress’s components are recyclable. survivor benefit from you will be. efforts happening at the local level is energy in every-day product and packag- Recycling is a preferred management This article is intended for infor- one of the most effective measures we ing waste and converting these sources method since mattresses are bulky and mation purposes only and does not can take to reduce waste in cities and into new products with a smaller carbon costly to dispose of in landfills and incin- represent legal or financial guidance. towns across the Commonwealth,” said footprint. erators. MassDEP has allocated up to It presents the opinions and interpre- Governor Charlie Baker. “By reduc- “The Commonwealth has set ambi- $438,000 to pay for recycling of mat- tations of the AMAC Foundation’s ing the waste stream with a combina- tious goals to reduce greenhouse gas tresses in the coming year and expects staff, trained and accredited by the tion of recycling, diversion and materi- emissions and waste reduction is one of the increased supply will help drive a National Social Security Association. als re-use, we are able to work closely the ways to meet those goals and pro- stronger recycling market. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation with our municipal partners to improve tect our natural resources,” said Energy Two municipalities, Holyoke and and its staff are not affiliated with the health of communities throughout and Environmental Affairs Secretary Marlborough, were awarded grants or endorsed by the Social Security Massachusetts.” Kathleen Theoharides. “By partnering ($100,000 and $85,000 respective- Administration or any other govern- “Communities and their residents with cities and towns to encourage recy- ly), to set up regional glass processing mental entity. To submit a question, want to help protect the environment by cling, we will continue to reduce harmful operations. Glass bottles and jars will visit the website (amacfoundation. recycling as much material as possible,” emissions, create local jobs, and stimu- be crushed into a construction product org/programs/social-security-adviso- said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. late the economy.” known as Processed Glass Aggregate, ry) or email to ssadvisor@amacfoun- “With this critical investment in local MassDEP awarded funds in several which is used for pipe drainage and other dation.org. recycling efforts, our administration is categories, including start-up incentives subsurface public works construction Russell Gloor is a Social proud to help communities become more for Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT) pro- applications. Security advisor for AMAC. sustainable and to achieve their waste grams, wheeled-carts for curbside collec- More Than Words (MTW), a tion of recyclables, large containers for Boston-based non-profit social enterprise collection of target materials at munic- that operates youth job training programs, NEWS & FEATURES ipal transfer stations, school recycling was awarded $65,000 to expand their As a paper of record, we attempt to cover all general news, personality profiles, and community assistance programs and innovative waste textile donation and recovery program. features that we know about. This includes all selectmen and school committee meetings as well reduction projects. MTW partners with dozens of greater as spot planning board, board of health, finance, and other town meetings determined by the issue’s “MassDEP continues to work with Boston municipalities to collect donated relevance to our readers. There are the annual major community event features that we should our community partners to capture books and textiles for reuse and recovery. always cover, but we are more than open to suggestions of other features to celebrate the fabric more materials that can be reused and MassDEP is responsible for ensuring of our communities and their many interesting occupants. Our loyal advertisers provide funding for recycled, reducing the waste stream,” clean air and water, safe management and this paid staff coverage. said MassDEP Commissioner Martin recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, For more information on news or community features for The Sun, please email [email protected]. Suuberg. “These grants will help provide timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites new bins or carts, increase educational and spills and the preservation of wet- outreach efforts and expand recycling lands and coastal resources.

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The cost of the SAT Online SAT, from page 3 Summer Institute is $499, which includes all books and materials as Bridge loan secured time and format that works best for well as access to online resources them to study and develop the essential through the end of the year. For more test-taking skills needed to do well on information, contact Brandon Fredette the exam. Students receive an in-depth at [email protected] or 413- review of the exam content, strategies 572-8033. To register online for any for Hampden Papers for improving their scores, and a com- of the available sessions, visit www. prehensive study plan. westfield.ma.edu/testprep. HOLYOKE – Kennedy “Knowing that the for- Funding (kennedyfunding. mer Hampden Papers site com), one of the leading direct was soon to be sold, we private lenders in the United were able to quickly review States, announced today that it and approve this loan appli- has closed a $1.3 million loan cation so the borrower could to Hampden Papers, Inc. access the funding necessary Proceeds from the bridge to prepare for the sale. The loan will be used as work- current value of the proper- ing capital for the borrow- ties, together with the pend- er’s property, located at 100 ing sale, enabled us to offer a Water Street in Holyoke, Kevin Wolfer very attractive rate, despite the Massachusetts. Funds will lack of a structural engineer be used to complete payments due for report,” he said. Hampden Paper’s prior business oper- The former Hampden Papers site ations; the business was sold to a is located close to major thoroughfares, Louisville, Kentucky-based company in including Interstates 391 and 91 and U.S. 2020. Proceeds will also be used toward Routes 5 and 202. These highways allow the continued costs to maintain the for easy access to nearby major cities, 5.611-acre property, which is zoned for like Springfield, Massachusetts, and industrial use. Hartford, Connecticut. “As Hampden Papers, Inc. enters the “The opportunity is ripe for the final phase of its operations, the bridge next business or businesses that calls loan we provided can help them wind 100 Water Street home,” Wolfer said. down and close this chapter,” said Kevin “With plenty of warehouse space, truck Wolfer, CEO, Kennedy Funding, adding bays, and office space for employees, that the direct lender was able to secure a each building offers plenty of room to

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HOLYOKE – The HolyokeColors Parks Lifeguard for your compassion. and Recreation Department is hold- Re-Certification Class ing American Red Cross Lifeguard • Classes will be held on May 22 & Certification and Re-Certification June 5 Classes. • Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. – Your teamwork. Lifeguard Certification Class 4:30 p.m. • Classes will be held on May 22 & • Update your skills while also June 5 extending your certification for another Your dedication. • Classes will run from 8:00 a.m. – two years 4:30 p.m. • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Class will • 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ~ Class be held at the War Memorial Building for As we mark National Skilled Nursing Care Week®, we thank you will be held at the War MemorialDe: abg Ae: sd Date: 05.05.2021 CPR/FirstRnd~Ver: r04•vA Aid Instruction – our team. The past year has been unlike any other, and through Building for CPR/First Aid Instruction • 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Class will it all, you’ve been there, and continue to be there, when our • 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ~ Class be held at the Holyoke High School will be held at the Holyoke High School Swimming Pool for Lifeguard Training residents need you most. Swimming Pool for Lifeguard Training • $100 for Holyoke Residents • All participants must be 16 years • $200 for non-residents old • Participants only need to attend • Must pass a pre-skills test at the one class Where friends are our neighbors, start of class Participants must register and be and our neighbors are our friends. • $150 for Holyoke Residents paid in full before attending the class. • $225 for non-residents Please register at the Holyoke Parks and 298 Jarvis Avenue • Holyoke, MA 01040 • Participants only need to attend Recreation Department, 413-322-5620. www.daybrookvillage.org one class Limited space available.

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Anibel Diaz Ofray fires a ball back from the outfield. Felix Gutierrez fires a throw to first. Eliezer Rosario Lebron slings a throw across the diamond.

LUDLOW – Last Thursday afternoon, Anthony Rosado Burgos fired five innings of no-hit ball as Holyoke’s offense did the rest of the work in a 10-0 win at Ludlow. Jason Rosado Burgos had three hits and two RBI to pace the offense. Anthony Rosado Burgos had eight strikeouts in the game.

Catcher Jason Rosado Burgos frames up a pitch. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Pitcher Anthony Rosado Burgos tosses during the fourth inning.

Kruczek picks up win at Star Speedway Pioneers return to action WALPOLE, N.H. – Bryan guys enough, my guys are sec- rear, and contact and a spin By Tim Peterson at this stadium is very special Kruczek passed the entire field ond to none. Bobby Webber lets with Evan Beaulieu, which sent Sports Correspondent because of the history,” Viera -- at least twice -- en route to me come out here and tells me both to the rear. He pitted mul- said. “It’s also very import- his first career Granite State to hand him the steering wheel tiple times to the attention of LUDLOW – When Maxi ant for us to have a success- Pro Stock Series win at Star or the trophy. We have some his Bobby Webber Racing crew, Viera first joined the Western ful season every year because Speedway on Saturday, May awesome sponsors.” but the car was right at the end. Mass. Pioneers back in 2012, we’re representing both the 8. Kruczek, who was fast- Angelo Belsito and Joey He passed Pole for the top spot he knew very little about the club and this community.” est in time trials and won his Pole started on the front row with 24 laps to go -- however, history of the club and about The Pioneers, who fin- heat race, started seventh -- but -- with Belisto taking the early a caution late gave Pole on last historic Lusitano Stadium. ished in first place in the had to go to the rear on at least advantage looking for his chance. Viera, who’s originally Northeast Division standings two different occasions. The second straight win, and for- Pole edged out for the lead from Montevideo, Uruguay, with an 11-0-3 mark, qual- Bobby Webber Racing driver mer series champion Devin on the restart, crossing the line is one of the Pioneers veteran ified for the USL League didn’t let that slow him down, O’Connell mounting an early out front at lap 94 -- but slight players on this year’s team. Two playoffs in 2019. They as he took the Vynorius No. 19 charge to the lead with 33 laps contact a few laps later sent him He likes to tell the younger kicked off the 2021 cam- into Victory Lane in the third complete. Pole took the lead on backwards, and eventually spin- players how special it is to paign by posting a 3-0 shut- GSPSS race of the season, the a restart with 58 laps to go, but ning down the frontstretch, end- wear a Pioneers uniform and out win over Fall River FC in Hedges Excavating 100. couldn’t hold back the charges ing his day early. Kruczek held what it means to play home a friendly match held under “I’m out of breath,” of Kruczek in the late laps. off a final charge from Josh matches at the only soc- the bright lights at Lusitano Kruczek said, climbing from the Kruczek’s day included King over the final laps to seal cer specific stadium in New Stadium, last Friday night. car. “I had to pass a lot of cars contact and a spin by Jacob England. out there. I can’t thank all of my Dore, which sent both to the See RACING, page 8 “Playing soccer matches See PIONEERS, page 9

The Holyoke Sun • MAY 14, 2021 • 7 ◗ Sports Premier Lacrosse League training camp to be held at Gillette FOXBOROUGH – The Premier sessions, and educational workshops relationship with the PLL and we can- and Redwoods LC under the lights Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by with their coaches ahead of their regu- not wait to welcome the nation’s best on Friday, June 4. Saturday’s slate Ticketmaster announced today it will lar season debuts. Training Camp will lacrosse players, including former includes a championship rematch be holding their 2021 Training Camp at be closed to the public, but tickets are Patriot Chris Hogan, back to Gillette between Whipsnakes LC and Chaos Gillette Stadium from May 28 through still available for Opening Weekend at Stadium. While training camp will be LC, followed by Archers LC taking June 3, 2021 leading up to their Week 1 Ticketmaster.com. closed to the public, we are excited to on Atlas LC. On Sunday afternoon, matchups at Gillette Stadium. “We look forward to hosting welcome fans to Gillette Stadium June Cannons LC will return to the field “There’s not a venue as closely the PLL’s Training Camp at Gillette 4 through June 6 to enjoy five riveting against Waterdogs LC, and the week- connected to lacrosse, with world-class Stadium for the first time this spring, PLL matchups all weekend long.” end will be capped off with a matchup facilities and amenities like Gillette in addition to hosting the league’s As part of PLL’s Training Camp, between Chrome LC and Redwoods Stadium and One Patriot Place,” says Opening Weekend,” said Kraft Group pre-season exhibition games will be LC. co-founder and CEO, Mike Rabil. President-International Dan Kraft, hosted at Veterans Memorial Stadium The entire 2021 PLL season will “With our opening weekend of games who was a collegiate lacrosse goal- on June 1. More information on sched- be viewable on the NBCU family of slated for June 4th, our athletes will ie for Tufts University in the 1980s ule and tickets for pre-season exhibi- networks, with all games available to receive the best care while preparing and served on the executive Board of tion games forthcoming. stream live and on-demand on Peacock. for the start of the season on location.” the 2018 Federation of International The PLL season will begin at The 2021 season will feature more than During this time, PLL players will Lacrosse’s World Championships Host Gillette Stadium for the second time, half of its games on NBC and NBCSN, take part in official team practices, Committee. “Hosting training camp is getting underway with a prime- with a full broadcast schedule to be scrimmages, preseason workouts, film another important step in our strong time matchup between Cannons LC announced at a later date.

State Pro Stock Series, visit gspss.net ment cards for when the bus returns to RACING, from page 7 and follow the series on social media. VACCINE, from page 1 their neighborhood whether it is three or four weeks from the date of the first the victory. The Finish: Exposition grounds. shots. According to the health recom- King was second, followed by Acting Mayor Terence Murphy is mendations, a person has to about six Dore, Belsito and Derek Gluchacki. Bryan Kruczek Kevin Casper working with Tufts to dispatch the bus weeks from the first shot to receive the Tyler Tomassi was sixth, while Gabe Josh King Bobby Cabral to various neighborhoods of need in second shot and achieve full vaccina- Brown, Beaulieu, O’Connell and Kevin Jacob Dore Bill Helliwell Holyoke. tions. Casper finished the top-10. Angelo Belsito Joey Pole During the first four weeks of the Holyoke also continues to have pop- The Granite State Pro Stock Series Derek Gluchacki Bobby Pelland tour, the bus will go to certain sites. The up clinics, and local pharmacies like returns to the track on Sunday, May 30, Tyler Tomassi TJ Bleau bus will then return within the time peri- CVS and Walgreens are also giving out as part of a Memorial Day weekend Gabe Brown Mike Mitchell od needed for people to get second shots shots. Stop & Shops with pharmacies special at Claremont Motorsports Park. Evan Beaulieu Luke Hinkley in order to keep those who get vaccinated have also been administering vaccines to For more information on the Granite Devin O’Connell by the traveling bus on pace to achieve waiting residents. full vaccinations. However, it is possible The vaccine bus also comes at a time the bus will administer some of the one- now where children ages 12 to 15 are shot Johnson & Johnson vaccines or the now eligible to begin getting the Pfizer Send Us Your Sports Photos! Pfizer vaccine, which has a three-week vaccine. time period between shots. It will depend The bus is also visiting neighbor- on the supplies available. hoods in Chicopee, and Holyoke Medical [email protected] Those who receive first shots of a Center is assisting the bus when it comes two-shot vaccine will receive appoint- to the community. Photo from Spring 2019

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“Whenever you start a soccer team, PIONEERS, from page 7 you normally begin at the back (goal- keeper) and work forward,” said Viera, “The good thing about tonight’s who’s also the girls’ varsity soccer coach match is that I had the opportunity to at Ludlow High School. “Blake had an watch 20 players play prior to our first amazing season for us two years ago. It regular season match,” said Pioneer’s gives you a lot of confidence having a head coach Federico Molinari. “We do talented goalie like him back there. We’re have a bunch of returning players and a hoping he has another great season this couple of newcomers. We just want to be year.” a competitive team again this year.” Mullen, of Manchester, Conn., Because of the COVID-19 protocols, played soccer at St. Joseph’s College no spectators could attend last Friday’s in Maine. That’s where he first met friendly match. The 2020 soccer season Molinari. was also canceled due to the pandemic. “I was playing for a National “It was very strange not playing any Premiere Soccer League team in Maine matches for the Pioneers last year, espe- and Federico found me,” Mullen said. “I cially following a very successful 2019 tried out for the team and I was a backup season,” Viera said. “We really want to goalie my first year playing here. It was perform well this season and make the a step up for me and I learned a lot that playoffs again.” season. Federico is an outstanding coach. What makes attending matches I’ve also learned a lot from Jon Voight, at Lusitano Stadium so special for the who’s our goalie coach.” Pioneers faithful supporters is the atmo- Mullen became the Pioneers starter Connor Hicks, of Monson, plays for the sphere. in 2019 and he was the USL League Two Pioneers last Friday night. “It reminds me a lot of that soccer Golden Glove winner that season. clubs that I played for back in Uruguay,” “It’s a very special award to me, but Viera added. “The soccer fans here have I couldn’t have done it without the help a lot of passion for the sport. It’s one of of my defense,” he said. “We had a great the reasons why we have so many inter- defense, and it was a special season for national players on our team. When they us.” come here and it feels like home to them, The Pioneers only returning defend- which is very special.” er is Federico Gutierrez. The Pioneers were scheduled to Mullen has enjoyed playing home Chaney Nash Gibney gets the ball ready to open the regular season with a road matches at Lusitano Stadium. fly. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com match against the Boston Bolts on “It’s awesome when all of the fans Tuesday night. They’re also slated to are here supporting us,” Mullen said. stadium. play another road match against FC “It pushes us to play a little bit harder “I remember coming to the Pioneers Malaga City, who’s a new team in the because whenever you do lose a game at games when they played on a grass Northeast Division on Saturday night this stadium, the fans are disappointed. field,” Hicks said. “It’s now a turf field, before hosting the Seacoast United The atmosphere is always great follow- but it’s one of the best stadiums I’ve ever Phantoms in the home opener on May ing a victory.” played soccer at. I really enjoy playing 21. Mullen was replaced by Robert soccer for this team. I know that I’ll have The Pioneers officials are hoping Montanaro in the middle of the second to work very hard at practice to get some a few fans will be allowed to attend the half. playing time this year.” first home match of the regular season. Another returning player is Connor One of the Pioneers newcomers is For more information about how Hicks, who lives in Monson. Gabriel Ganzer, who is from Brazil and to purchase tickets online please visit “I was mainly a practice player in is living in Chicopee. He scored a goal wmpioneers.com. 2019, but I did get to play in a playoff and added an assist during the first half Another returning player this sea- game,” said Hicks, a member of the AIC against Fall River. son is Blake Mullen, who’s the Pioneers men’s soccer team. “It was just an awe- Guillermo Deal, who’s a return- starting goalkeeper. He allowed a total some experience for me.” ing player, and newcomer Andrew of seven goals during the 2019 regular When Hicks was younger, he attend- Barrowman scored the Pioneers other Patrick Agymang dribbles toward the season. ed a lot of the Pioneers games at the two goals. sideline.

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LEGAL NOTICE June 2, 2021 at the Office of Council Admin Asst Jeffery OF CONSERVATORʼS IMPORTANT NOTICE City of Holyoke CITY OF HOLYOKE the Manager, 99 Suffolk Street, Anderson-Burgos at ander- ACCOUNT The outcome of this 536 Dwight Street #15 GAS & ELECTRIC Holyoke, MA 01040, at which [email protected] or To the named Respondent proceeding may limit or Holyoke, MA 01040-5078 DEPARTMENT time proposals will be publicly by phone at (413) 322-5525 and all other interested per- completely take away the (413)-322-5650 34.5 KV PADMOUNTED opened and read. Ordinance Chair sons, you are hereby notified above-named personʼs right Real Estate for Sale (Land) ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION Additional information may Rebecca Lisi pursuant to Rule 72 of the to make decisions about The City of Holyoke is seek- TRANSFORMER be obtained from: 05/07, 05/14/2021 Supplemental Rules of the personal affairs or financial ing sealed offers for the fol- Sealed bids for the above Chi Wong Probate & Family Court, that affairs or both. The above- lowing properties: 86 Beech named contract will be Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Notice of Public Hearing the Temporary First and named person has the right Street, 525 Pleasant Street, received by Holyoke Gas & 99 Suffolk St. The Ordinance Committee Final account(s) of Alison to ask for a lawyer. Anyone 277 Main Street & 285 Main Electric Dept. until 2:00 p.m., Holyoke, MA 01040 of the Holyoke City Council M Bartlett-O’Donald of may make this request on Street. Properties are being June 2, 2021 at the Office of [email protected] will hold a public hear- Holyoke, MA as Conservator behalf of the above-named sold individually. the Manager, 99 Suffolk St., (413) 536-9308 ing on Tuesday, May 25, of the property of said person. If the above-named Proposals are due on Holyoke, MA 01040, at which The right is hereby reserved 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to hear a Respondent has or have been person cannot afford a law- 06/08/2021 at 2:00 PM in time proposals will be publicly to reject any or all proposals, Special Permit Application presented to the Court for yer, one may be appointed which they will publicly opened opened and read. or to accept any proposal that of Mass Cannabis Growers allowance. at State expense. and read. Additional information may in the opinion of the Manager Cooperative, LLC for a You have the right to WITNESS, Hon. Barbara Documents are available by be obtained from: may be for the best interest of Marijuana Manufacturing object to the account(s). If M Hyland, First Justice of this email request at: belangerl@ Chi Wong the City of Holyoke. Establishment at 11 Jackson you wish to do so, you or your Court. holyoke.org and or colond@ Holyoke Gas & Electric Dept. Please mark sealed enve- St (027-01-004) for a cultiva- attorney must file a written Date: May 07, 2021 holyoke.org. 99 Suffolk St. lopes “Electric Underground tion facility. Meeting will take appearance and objection at Rosemary A Saccomani The City of Holyoke Holyoke, MA 01040 Cable – 35kV 750MCM EPR place remotely and can be this court on or before 10:00 Register of Probate reserves the right to reject any [email protected] CU Conductor” and address accessed via www.zoom.us a.m. on the return date of 05/14/2021 and/or all proposals. (413) 536-9308 them to: Meeting ID: 883 4833 1186 06/04/2021. 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