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Chamber bounces back SOUTH HADLEY, 3 Treating Old Glory to retirement

PLACES, 5 A missed sign spoils a surprise, but hearts connect just the same

Chamber photos submitted by South Hadley & Granby ‘Businessevents resumeAfter 5’ Chamber of Commerce. Local business By Dalton Zbierski “Business After 5” programming, getting back to where they need to members interacted Staff Writer a series of monthly outreach events be,” said Michelle Theroux, Cham- with community designed to connect member busi- ber President. members during SOUTH HADLEY, GRANBY – nesses with the community. On May 12, “Business After a South Hadley & After being dealt repeated blows by “We had gone just over 15 5” resumed at the Yarde Tavern, a Granby Chamber of the COVID-19 pandemic, the South months from our last in-person restaurant located in South Hadley Commerce event Hadley & Granby Chamber of event to the one we were able to at 3 Hadley St. On June 22, the ini- held at the Hanger in South Hadley on Commerce is bouncing back strong. hold last month. It’s exciting, it’s GRANBY, 7 The Chamber has resumed its refreshing and it’s a sign of things Please see CHAMBER, page 8 June 22. Finger licking picking Selectboard Animals to be summer reading theme interviews Tails and Tales program begins volunteers By Cara McCarthy Staff Writer Rejects dangerous SOUTH HADLEY -- The dog hearing South Hadley Public Library will continue to keep children By Cara McCarthy engaged in learning through the Staff Writer summer months with their sum- mer reading program. SOUTH HADLEY – The This year’s theme is “Tails South Hadley Selectboard con- and Tales.” According to Meg SPORTS, 10 ducted their tri-annual interviews Clancy, the youth services li- for spots on town boards, and brarian, the library will be of- Karl Oliveira declined a request for a danger- fering many tail-themed events ous dog hearing at their June 22 throughout the summer for chil- remembered as Tri- meeting. dren, teens and even adults. County rivals clash The Selectboard interviewed Not only will children be Kathy Davis for a position on the reading stories about these Conservation Commission. tailed-creatures, according to Davis said she has been in- Clancy, they will even be able to terested in the environment since meet some thanks to Animal Ad- she was a little kid. She said by ventures on July 29. applying to join the commission, While animals are subject “I feel like I am just following to change, Animal Adventures through on something that I’ve will bring a variety of animals Courtesy photo always been heavily engaged in. to show the children including a Here, children take part in making bottle cap art at South Hadley Public Library last summer. This year’s summer reading program Please see VOLUNTEERS, page 7 Please see LIBRARY, page 13 theme will be Tails and Tales, with a focus on animals. Page 2 TOWN Reminder June 25, 2021 Children’s Task Force reports students feel safer Summer Series Alcohol use drops among tor Susan Cook provided an update for the Between all three age groups surveyed, Drug & Alcohol Coalition after conducting all results were either drastically less or will start on eighth-graders and compiling results from surveys taken relatively similar to the previous survey. by eighth, 10th, and 12th-grade students. The Coalition also held the survey pri- July 7 By Cara McCarthy The Drug & Alcohol Coalition or to spring break because it “can be one Staff Writer The Drug & Alcohol Coalition was of those times that we don’t trust that their SOUTH HADLEY – The annual formed in 2005 and received a five-year 30-day past use might be altered because Children’s Summer Series returns to SOUTH HADLEY -- The South Had- Drug Free Community school grant in of that event.” Buttery Brook Park for 2021 on three ley School Committee held their first 2013 and again in 2019, which provides The survey also found that females re- Wednesday mornings in July. There in-person meeting since the COVID-19 the coalition with $125,000 a year. She ported worsening mental health and stress is a $5 suggested donation per family pandemic last Thursday, June 17, and re- asked the School Committee to consider throughout the pandemic than males. per concert to help support the South ceived updates from the Racial Justice Talk that the grant runs out in three years, and Cook also reported that a large contrib- Hadley Family Center. Force and the Drug & Alcohol Coalition. they will not be able to apply for a third uting factor to drug use among minors is The first concert will feature Tom School Committee Member Jennifer time due to federal rules. billboards promoting different dispensa- Knight on Wednesday, July 7, at 10 Matos provided an update on the Racial The Coalition has conducted a survey ries. “We’re up against a lot of billboards a.m. He will use handmade puppets, Justice Task Force and spoke about criti- every two years since 2007, according to on the Mass Pike,” Cook said. “We’re up funny stories and catchy songs, with cal race theory and pride curriculum. Ma- Heather Warner from the Collaborative for against classy looking stores.” audience participation. tos said they are not teaching critical race Educational Services. Cook added she had a conversation The concert on Wednesday, July theory because that curriculum is meant for According to Cook, alcohol use in with former Sen. John Kerry who told her 14 at 10 a.m. will feature Roger graduate students. eighth-graders has dropped more than 50% “We are going to do something about that Tincknell. He is a two-time Parents’ She added the fifth grade covers civil in the last 10 years in South Hadley, while (the billboards.)” Choice Award-winning recording art- rights movements, including current move- marijuana use among eighth-graders in- She also wanted to emphasize safety ist performing original, traditional, ments such as the LGBTQ+ movement. creased in the county. when it comes to marijuana because “there contemporary songs in a variety of She said implementation of LGBTQ+ Cook also reported a drastic drop in is no regulation right now on these levels styles. in the curriculum corresponds “to all stu- minors using E-cigarettes since before (THC content in edibles and dabs).” In the Nick of Time will perform dents reporting they feel safer in school, the pandemic. She said this could be due The Drug & Alcohol Coalition also on Wednesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. An regardless of sexual orientation or gender to a drop in popularity and the legislation tossed around the idea of conducting a sur- eclectic mix of folk, rock, funk, and identity.” passed in recent years banning flavors and vey of parents about underage drug use and hip-hop is provided by the energetic Drug & Alcohol Coalition Coordina- menthol. safety from their perspective. husband-and-wife duo, Nick Deysh- er and Tracey Freitag, with Top-10 Album of the Year honors from USA Today and Parents Magazine. Nominations sought for Healthcare Heroes Class of 2021 The 2021 Children’s Summer Se- ries is organized by the South Had- SPRINGFIELD – In the spring of individuals and groups to honor. That ministration; ley Family Center in collaboration 2017, the Healthcare News and its sister theory has certainly been validated. But • Emerging Leader; with the South Hadley Recreation publication, BusinessWest, created a new there are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of • Community Health; Department, and is supported in part and exciting recognition program called heroes whose stories we still need to tell. • Innovation in Health/Wellness; by grants from the South Hadley Cul- Healthcare Heroes. The nomination deadline for the class • Collaboration in Health/Wellness; tural Council and the It was launched with the theory that of 2021 has been extended to Friday, July and Cultural Council. there are heroes working all across this 8. Everyone is encouraged to get involved • Lifetime Achievement. The park is located at 123 Willi- region’s wide, deep, and all-important and help recognize someone they consid- The Healthcare Heroes event is pre- mansett St., also known as Route 33. healthcare sector, and that there was no er to be a hero in the community called sented by Elms College. Nominations can shortage of fascinating stories to tell and Western Mass. in one (or more) of these be submitted at businesswest.com/health- seven categories: care-heroes/nominations. • Patient/Resident/Client Care Provider; For more information, call 413-781- • Health/Wellness Administrator/Ad- 8600. I’ve got my bank at NOTICE ERRORS: Each advertiser is my fingertips and my requested to check their ad- vertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not future in my hands. be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement.

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Scouts from Pack 303 recite the Pledge of Allegiance at Pack Meeting on June 14 at Buttery Brook Park. American Legion and VFW members talk briefly before By Eileen Kennedy licly,” he said of the ceremony in But- beginning an American flag Staff writer tery Brook Park. While this year the cer- retirement ceremony. emony was not widely publicized due SOUTH HADLEY – Members of to uncertainty about COVID-19 safety Cub Scout Pack 303 helped American precautions, it was held in the park with Legion members Brian Willette and plenty of help from Cub Scout Pack 303. George Francis and VFW member Mike The Scouts learned about how to re- Slater retire quite a few American flags spectfully retire flags that have become on June 14 in Buttery Brook Park. tattered or similarly unsuitable, and each The American Legion organizes the took a turn placing a flag or a piece of a flag retirement ceremony every year, ac- flag in the fire. cording to member Brian Willette. The Pack also awarded badges and “We invite the Scouts every year, in ranks to Scouts following the flag cer- American Legion member Brian Willette directs fact they’re the reason we do it so pub- emony. a Cub Scout to place an American flag in the fire to properly retire it.

Younger members of Cub Scout American Legion member George Francis, far left, and VFW member Mike Pack 303 watch older Cub Scouts Slater, talk to Cub Scouts from Pack 303 prior to retiring old American retire American flags during a Turley Publications staff photos by Eileen Kennedy Flags by burning them on Flag Day, June 14. Members of Cub Scout Pack 303 stand respectfully during a ceremony on June 14 flag retirement ceremony. McNeely Tree Service Now Picking Insured • References • Hazardous Tree Removal FRESH from • Stump Grinding • Bobcat Rental • Lot Clearing Our Fields! • Furnace Wood • Storm Cleanup • Firewood $240/cord Strawberies 753 Montgomery St. • 101 ft Aerial Lift Rental POR H: 508-867-6119 Yellow Squash Chicopee, MA 978-888-1693 Mon. - Sat. 8am-7pm Zucchini Squash Sun. 8am-6pm Holidays 8am-5pm JOB OPENING-CLERK Cucumbers The Granby Selectboard office is looking for a 536-2043 full-time, 40hr/week clerk. The clerk is responsible Radishes for answering the phone and relaying messages, administrative support work in assisting others in Leaf Lettuce the Selectboard office as well as other clerical tasks. Applicants must have computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, Dropbox), have excellent organizational Rhubarb Ice Cream skills and verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must be able to effectively multitask. Beets Stand Applicants must be able to pass a CORI check and must possess a valid driver’s license. NOW OPEN Applications will be reviewed until the position Peas Daily 12pm-8pm is filled. Applications can be obtained at Granby Town Hall, 10 B West State St. (second floor) Granby, MA 01033. Follow us on Instagram Visit us on Facebook for more updates Page 4 TOWN Reminder June 25, 2021 Opinion

IN THE GARDEN A QUOTE of NOTE Reinvigorate your It’s great to be able “to gather without the strawberry patch limitations, but we’re also being mindful and irises too that people’s comfort levels might be in y strawberry patch has been produc- different places. ing very well this year. But pretty Msoon the glut will have passed and it Michelle Theroux” will be time to renovate the patch. Sure, it will in the Chamber bounces be hard work, but it’s back story. absolutely necessary if IN THE you want to keep the are you berries coming! GARDEN First, get up the ready for OPINION PAGE/ courage to run the lawn- mower over your row of LETTERS POLICY strawberries. Yes, you heard correctly. This Letters to the Ed- will give you an oppor- SummerFun? itor have a maximum of 350 words. We re- tunity to see what you quire writers to include have to work with in a their name, address and dense planting, as well phone number in order as cut down on foliar for our office to authen- diseases. Set the mower COMMENTS ON CONGRESS ticate authorship prior to at a height of two and a publication. Addresses Roberta McQuaid half to three inches and and phone numbers are use the bagger attach- not published. ment if you have one. Whatever you think of it, we’re global Unsigned or anon- Small plantings can be clipped away by hand. By Lee Hamilton the U.S. remains an attractive destination. ymous letters will NOT Compost the leaves away from your patch. Guest columnist You can also see an example of our intercon- be published. Now, assess your surroundings and think We reserve the right nectedness, and the issues it raises, whenev- to edit or withhold any back to when you were doing all that picking. o matter how hard we try, we really er you go to a shopping mall. All countries submissions. Libelous, Was your back sore from reaching in to a very can’t avoid one another. We live in a need something from other places, whether unsubstantiated allega- wide row? Were most of your berries on the Nworld where what takes place some- it’s food or cars or watches or clothing. Eco- tions, personal attacks or small side? If you answered yes to both of where else on the globe has a very good nomic theory likes this: Countries specialize defamation of character these questions, then serious renovation is in chance of affecting us along with many oth- in making certain things more cheaply and are not allowed. Dead- order. ers. efficiently, and they import the goods that line for submissions is Use the tiller or a shovel to shrink your The pandemic, of course, is a useful, others produce more efficiently. Open trade Wednesday at noon. row back to a manageable width. Fourteen if sobering, example. A virus that infected allows every country to do what it does best. Please email (pre- inches is about as wide as the experts recom- humans in one city in China spread with But to factory workers thrown out of their ferred) letters to town- mend. Choose the healthiest part of your row breathtaking speed around the world, be- jobs or farmers facing stiff competition from [email protected]. and measure out 14 inches. Then, remove all Mailed letters can be yond the power of governments, or anyone overseas, the details matter a lot. This is why sent to Town Reminder, the runners that have emerged outside of the else, to stop it. trade talks go on constantly among nations 24 Water Street, Palmer, boundaries. Those of us in the business of But then, it often seems like everything is and trade is always high on the list of do- MA 01069. growing things usually find this part difficult. interconnected these days: workers, tourists, mestic political issues. “Can’t just this one stay?” Ease your guilt by ideas, commerce, communications, drugs, Let’s take one more example. Overall, giving away the extras or use them to start an- crime, migrants, refugees, weapons, climate global health is probably better now than it other patch. \Next, get rid of any “mother” impacts… and, of course, illnesses. has been in the history of the human race. plants that are four years or older. Unfortu- The scale and speed with which they We’ve seen much improvement in health nately, they have aged beyond their produc- cross borders are hallmarks of our world, and medical care, in prevention and diag- TOWN tivity. Simply dig them up and send them off and though governments spend a lot of time nosis, in technology, medications, educa- Reminder to the compost pile. Finally, remove daughter trying to manage and control what they can, tion and nutrition. But there’s a basic fact plants that are spaced closer than four inches they’re severely limited in what they can facing the globe: the world’s population is The Town Reminder is from one another. This is another difficult task, accomplish. It’s one reason the distinction exploding. The 8 billion people who live on published every Friday by Turley but one that must be accomplished if we want between “foreign” and “domestic” policy is, the planet are twice the number of just 50 Publications, Inc., 24 Water large, healthy berries. As you work within the at heart, superficial. Globalization is a pow- years ago. The UN expects growth to level St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. row, be sure to eradicate any and all weeds that erful force in the modern world, and you can out, but still projects a world of 11 billion Telephone (413) 283-8393, you come upon, since these will compete with see it on your block. people by century’s end. As the COVID-19 Fax (413) 289-1977. your strawberry plants for moisture and nutri- Not surprisingly, the forces of global- pandemic has taught us, health issues faced PATRICK H. TURLEY ents. ization generate benefits, challenges, and in any part of the globe can affect us at home CEO Now that your patch has been renovated, difficult problems, all of which must be at any moment. KEITH TURLEY it’s time to reinvigorate. Add an inch or two of confronted, often simultaneously. Take, for None of this is to say that globalization President compost or aged manure to the row, along with instance, nuclear proliferation. It’s dropped won’t see hiccups. There’s intense political a sprinkling of balance organic fertilizer. Wa- out of the headlines but stopping the spread pressure to erect barriers, both in the U.S. EDITOR Melina Bourdeau ter at least every other day for the next couple of weapons of mass destruction is an ongo- and in other countries, from segments of [email protected] of weeks or until a healthy stand of leaves has ing priority for any U.S. administration and the population that haven’t seen globaliza- returned to the plants. Keep up with weeding, the world. Even with major international tion’s benefits, only job losses and cultural STAFF WRITER Dalton Zbierski and continue to pinch back runners until frost agreements in place for the last half-century, change. And the pandemic has induced a lot [email protected] hits. Managed in this fashion, a strawberry nine countries have nuclear weapons’ three of countries not just to look inward at their patch can remain productive for five years or since the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty health systems, but to recognize that a glo- ADVERTISING SALES Maureen McGarrett Hall more. went into effect. It was once feared there balized supply chain leaves them vulnerable [email protected] Another favorite plant that may be in need would be many more, so U.S. and interna- to shortages at critical moments and global- of reinvigoration is your iris. If once upon a tional efforts have been successful; still, a ized travel demands greater scrutiny. Still, SPORTS EDITOR Greg Scibelli time they bloomed strong and now there is number of countries are on the cusp of de- whether we like it or not, we’re all intercon- [email protected] barely a blossom to be seen, chances are they veloping nuclear weapons. nected: the challenge is to make it work as are overcrowded. It’s time to divide them and Similarly, global migration brings both well as possible for all of us. SOCIAL MEDIA replenish their soil. In our climate, this should opportunity and difficulty. It’s estimated Lee Hamilton is a senior advisor for the be accomplished every three or four years. Sur- there were some 280 million migrants in Indiana University Center on Representa- @ Town Reminder prisingly, and unlike most other perennials, di- 2020, 50 million of them in the U.S. alone. tive Government; a Distinguished Scholar vision of irises should take place no later than WEB This can bring enormous benefits in at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Glob- www.townreminder.turley.com July or August. This will give them ample time the innovation, talent, and drive that many al and International Studies; and a Profes- to take hold in their new location prior to the immigrant workers possess. But there’s no sor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of ground freezing. denying that it also causes disruption, both Public and Environmental Affairs. He was At first glance the act of dividing irises social and economic, and it will remain a a member of the U.S. House of Representa- may appear to be difficult. An overgrown iris domestic political flashpoint for as long as tives for 34 years. patch does look like a maze of thick roots, but www.turley.com take heart, the rhizomes are shallow rooted and come out of the ground with relative ease. Start Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume liability for the loss of digging at the outer edge of the clump, lifting Send Us Your Photos! photographs or other materials as you go. Once the entire clump is removed, submitted for publication. Materials will not be returned [email protected] except upon specific request when submitted. Please see IN THE GARDEN, page 6 June 25, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 5

GUEST COLUMN A missed sign spoils a surprise, but hearts connect just the same

By Julie Midura Correspondent

remember the first time Tom and I en- countered a backpacker while we were Iout in the woods on a day hike. After the man passed us, I declared, “I love hiking, but there is no way I’d want to lug all of that gear on my back just to spend a night in the middle of the woods. At the end of a long day of hiking, I just want a hot shower and a juicy burger.” Fast forward to the present day, with dozens of backpacking trips under our belts. The hot shower has been replaced with an ice-cold stream, and the juicy burger has been replaced with food that is eaten out of the bag it has been cooked in. And, we wouldn’t have it any other way! Although Tom and I love day-hiking, backpacking allows us to unplug from the chaos of the world for more than just a single day. Falling asleep to the sounds Julie celebrating on Bondcliff – the final After a dozen summits over 48 miles, Tom and Julie enjoying a rest on Bondcliff of nature while cocooned between the mountain of their 48-mile hike. Mountain. paper-thin walls of our three-person tent brings the outdoor experience to the next She woke at 2 a.m., drove from Bos- cookies, or the card. It was the knowledge It’s amazing how little we need in this level. ton to , and arrived at the that my daughter had climbed a mountain life to be truly happy. Which is why I chose to celebrate the trailhead at 5 a.m. It was still dark outside. for me. We may not have been physically Once we arrived on Bondcliff – the fi- birthday that brings me closer to 60 than Afraid that she’d miss us, she jumped out connected, but in that moment, my heart nal mountain of our hike – we remained on to 50 not at a spa but backpacking through of her car and raced past the trailhead could not have been joined more com- the summit for over four hours. We placed the Pemigewasset Wilderness of New sign – never giving it a second glance. She pletely with hers. our Z-Rest sleep pads on a flat rock, laid Hampshire. I wanted to prove to myself hauled herself up the five-mile trail toward Five nights… 12 summits… 48 on our backs, and closed our eyes while that age is just a number and that I am the summit. Along with her essentials, she miles… and memories that will last a life- the billowing white clouds floated above stronger and more capable than what the was carrying a birthday card, cookies, and time! us. date on my birth certificate would suggest. chocolate for me as well as a Father’s Day We fell asleep under the stars. There was nowhere we needed to be. A 48-mile hike over 12 4,000-foot card and a thermos of hot coffee for Tom. We awoke with the sun. There was no need to rush down. Since mountains would do just that. As she hiked towards the summit of We tasted freedom. we planned to primitive camp for one final If you’re ultra impressed with our ex- Galehead Mountain, the terrain reminded We heard silence. night, we had all the time in the world. traordinary feat of endurance and physical her of a hike to the summit of Mt. Garfield We inhaled serenity. And we used it wisely. prowess, don’t be. We didn’t complete the that she and I had completed together in We talked. We listened. We laughed. And that, my friends, is backpacking! loop in one night. We didn’t even get it 2017. She thought that it was strange that We rejoiced on every summit. done in two. Rather, we started at 7 p.m. the two trails were so similar, but, intent on a Thursday and finished at noon on a on reaching the summit of Galehead be- Tuesday. Yes, that means that we were out fore we did, she brushed it off. there for six days. When she arrived at the summit a few If we are to receive any accolades, it hours from the time she started, she imme- should be due to the fact that we managed diately realized her mistake. to remain married after hiking up and On her drive to the mountain in the down mountains all day and then sleeping wee hours of the morning, she had shut off side by side in a tent for five nights with her GPS once she arrived at the dirt road no shower. leading to the trailhead. What she failed One of the numerous highlights of our to realize is that there are TWO trailheads extraordinary trip was receiving a video a short distance from each other on the from my daughter midway through our same dirt road. She had parked her car at hike, when Tom and I were on the ridge the first trailhead sign she reached – never between Galehead Mountain and South even looking at the sign in her haste to sur- Twin. prise us on the summit. Prior to our hike, we sent our itiner- As she reached the summit, she real- ary to our children so that they would be ized why the trail had looked so familiar. aware of our planned route. We also sent She was standing on Garfield, not Gale- them one update per day, knowing that head. She had climbed the wrong moun- they worry about us when we’re out back- tain! packing. I received her video message when I Boy, the tides have turned. It’s like was standing on South Twin. At first, I was we’re the teenagers now. disappointed that I had missed out on see- Unbeknownst to us, our 25-year old ing my daughter in person on the summit; daughter Emelie decided to surprise us by but when I watched the video message she climbing Galehead Mountain and wait- sent me from two mountains away, my ing for us to arrive on the summit. Al- heart filled with gratitude. I couldn’t pos- though she is working on climbing all 48 sibly have felt her love more than if she CLUES ACROSS 39. Bleated 2. 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Julie and Tom on the summit of Mt. Lafayette while backpacking for five days. Page 6 TOWN Reminder June 25, 2021 News More COVID relief money coming Friends of Buttery Brook seeks How it will be Rep. Orlando Ramos, D-Springfield, for the communities that we represent,” Ol- example, said he would “like to see a iveira said. “The legislators, otherwise volunteers used is TBD more equitable distribution of resourc- known as the people on the ground, know es to assist black and brown businesses exactly what our communities need.” SOUTH HADLEY – Much like By Jonah Snowden across the city of Springfield.” Sen. Anne Gobi, D-Spencer, said us- many groups, the Friends of Buttery [email protected] Ramos contends that decades of laws ing some of the money to boost public Brook Park were impacted by the and policy positions put segments of the projects and private manufacturing could COVID-19 pandemic. Now the group REGION – As the Mass. Senate and populations, such as people of color, at benefit the entire region by creating jobs seeks to get people to the park both to House work to reconcile differences and a disadvantage, but if used correctly, tar- and providing greater mobility. attend events and to help volunteer. craft a new state budget to send on to Gov. geted legislation could help mitigate the “There could be a lot of benefits, espe- Members of the friends Larry Du- Charlie Baker, the Baker administration damage. cially on the transportation side of things bois and Lisa Young discussed the way last week announced a plan to spread “In addition to that, I have been having which seem like they will be quite good,” the pandemic impacted the group and approximately $2.815 billion in direct conversations at the local and state level, Gobi said. “The other kind of thought its steps moving forward. about reserving a certain percentage or I’m looking at is, the president is talking federal aid among local municipalities to “When COVID-19 hit, and we had a certain amount of money for entrepre- about a big manufacturing bill that should target communities that could use an eco- to shut down. The Friends and the Rec- nomic boost. neurs across the Commonwealth of Mas- be coming out shortly as well. I think for sachusetts,” Ramos said. the manufacturers in this area there will reation Dept. did a virtual ‘Visit with “Key priorities” include housing and Santa’ last year which was a hit but we homeownership, economic development, “There is an income gap that exists in be a lot of opportunities and some part- the commonwealth and across the country nerships, so I think we’re going to be in hope to do it in person this year. Cruise local downtowns, job training, workforce Nights is off our plate as of now be- development, health care, and infrastruc- and part of the reason why that exists is great shape,” Gobi said. cause of the age of our volunteers and ture, Baker said. The money was doled because of legislation laws that dispro- Rep. Todd Smola, R-Warren, said he because our long-time ‘leader’ retired out to states in response to the COVID-19 portionately impact people of color and would like to see some of the money spent pandemic and the negative impact it has laws from the past and continue to haunt on education and for town-level officials from the Friends,” Young said. “With- had on local economies. us today. Because legislation is what got to have a voice on how to target aid. out his energy we are a no go.” “Our proposal will immediately invest us into this wealth gap, we must be inten- “Making sure schools get what they She said that those looking to vol- $2.8 billion toward key priorities that will tional about using legislation to close it.” need is a priority,” Smola said. “The idea unteer would be able to determine how help jump-start our economic recovery, Rep. Jacob Oliveira, D-Ludlow, also is to have a partnership between the state much or little time they dedicate. with a particular focus on those hit hard- shared his thoughts on the proposal and and local municipalities. The problems “Cruise nights ran from 5 to 9 every est by COVID-19, such as communities said one thing he would like to prioritize that Palmer has to deal with are not the week from Memorial Day though Sep- of color,” Baker said in a statement. “With with the funding is job training. same problems Warren has to deal with. tember. Other events, such as Big Rig over four million people fully vaccinated, “We should be making sure we invest It’s not a one size fits all approach.” Day only take four hours and the same Massachusetts is getting back to normal these onetime dollars in areas where we For a lot of areas, I think unemploy- with Santa’s Land.” and back to work, but it is critical that we can get people back to work and train ment is still an issue and there’s a chain Dubois added that the friends also act now to make these critical investments people in order to invest in the areas that reaction with our local businesses,” Smola serve as a way to be social. to keep our recovery moving. Our admin- will further grow the workforce,” Oliveira said. “So, getting people back to work and “There are people who join the istration appreciates the collaboration of said. “Another area in need of investment getting them the support they need while friends, but there are people who just the legislature and local government in is community development. Investing in at the same time making sure that now the help out,” he said. “You can join or not, responding to the pandemic, and we all our communities and their projects can emergency has been lifted in Massachu- it’s more of a social group than a formal must work together to distribute funding help build the economic vitality of our setts, you have to get the wheels moving organization.” quickly and efficiently to ensure those regions.” again. It takes time to get the wheels mov- Now to reacquaint folks with the hard-hit by the virus receive relief as Oliveira also said the important thing ing again. It’s not an easy thing to do.” park, the friends are hosting a free con- quickly as possible.” to know is the Baker administration’s plan To learn more about the direct cert with Midlife Crisis on Saturday, It’s too early to specify how and where is currently an outline and he and Ramos federal aid, go to mass.gov/orgs/of- Aug. 7, time to be determined. We’re the money will be used locally, but elect- want to make sure they can help steer aid fice-of-the-governor/news. hoping to bring people back to the Park ed officials representing area towns in the to communities they represent. Editor Michel Harrison contributed to but also to introduce people to this nat- legislature have some ideas of their own. “Bureaucrats in Boston don’t know this story. ural gem right here in their neighbor- hood. Big Rig Day could be rejuvenated and Santa’s Land has a good possibil- to fit the rhizome. Make a ridge of soil Examine your rhizomes closely when IN THE GARDEN from page 4 ity, but the Friends are in need of more in the hole for it to sit on so that its replanting. If you notice a lot of soft, volunteers. rhizomes can be pried apart by hand. The fibrous roots can hang down. The rotten tissue, your iris patch could be “Big Rig Day will not be held in Au- healthiest “fans” of foliage are those the top of the rhizome should be infected with the iris borer. Usually gust, but we’re hoping with help that it furthest from the center. Leave about 2 level with the soil surface and by midsummer, one to one and a half can happen in the fall,” Young said. exposed, not buried. This goes inch larvae have made their inches of rhizome attached to each fan for Anyone interested in participating for bark mulch as well, way from the leaves into replanting. in one or more of these endeavor should keep it clear or blooms the rhizomes. They If you are changing your site altogeth- contact Linda Young at precincte@ er, keep in mind that irises need at least may be sacrificed. If hollow out the fleshy gmail.com. six hours of full sun a day for optimal your irises hardly roots causing foliage Moving forward, the Friends hope to flowering. They despise “wet feet,” so flower but aren’t to collapse and rot plant where drainage is good. If your soil overcrowded and to take over. Control garner a new grant which is being sub- is lean, compost can be added to richen are planted where they this pest by proper san- mitted for mid-July by the Recreation it up. While you’re at it, add a sprinkling receive enough sun, assess itation. In the fall, after a Department. and the Friends. The two of lime as well; irises prefer a soil near your planting depth and adjust if hard frost, cut iris foliage back groups have committed to helping with neutral. Dig a shallow hole wide enough necessary. to the ground as low as possible. a wheelchair swing for the playground Throw it and any nearby debris or mulch and money for a fitness trail around the away. With any luck, overwintering eggs perimeter of the part, which should be will be removed by your efforts. In the popular, according to Young. spring, about the time that the tulips are blooming, inspect iris foliage for chewn edges, small holes, or tan colored water marks running down the leaf. If these are present, tiny larvae can be crushed inside Belchertown Lions EARLY the leaf before they burrow into the rhi- zome. Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Club to hold golf Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the DEADLINES University of Massachusetts. For the last tournament July 24 28 years, she has held the position of staff In observance of the 4th of July, horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. BELCHERTOWN – The Belcher- She enjoys growing food as well as flow- town Lions Club will hold its Belcher- PUBLIC NOTICES ers. Have a question for her? Email it to town Annual Memorial Golf Tour- [email protected] with “Gardening nament, on July 24 at the Mill Valley EARLY AD DEADLINE Question” in the subject line. Golf Links. The cost is $50 for a Lions Club member and $75 for a non-mem- Place your public notice ber. Sign-up is at the golf course or no later than NOON Support the local by sending an email to Mike Pease at [email protected] or Bob Hen- businesses that support richon at [email protected]. Friday, July 2 your local newspaper. The event includes 18 holes of golf Let them know you with cart, lunch and snacks, closest to – Thank you! saw their ad in the the pin on two holes, optional raffles in- cluding 50/50, lottery tree raffles and a Town Reminder $1,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one. June 25, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 7

Emmett Crosby, 7, Kiernan Crosby, 9, Roxxi LaDue, 7, enjoys a strawberry she Emma Mann, 6, inspected and compared picked at Sapowsky Farm last week. their strawberries at Sapowsky Farm last week. er lick Fing ing

Photos by Melina Bourdeau Lyvia LaDue, 4, samples a strawberry she Keirnan Crosby, 6, said his goal was to find picked with her family last week. PICKING all of the weird strawberries. (From left to right) Emmett Crosby, 7, Kiernan Crosby, 9, Emma Mann, 6, and Beth Crosby picked strawberries together.

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A mix of business owners and community members enjoyed the South Hadley & The South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce’s monthly “Business After 5” Granby Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After 5” event on Tuesday evening at the events offer business owners and residents a chance to connect with each other. Hanger in South Hadley.

Marina on Alvord Street in South Theroux, adding that realtors, CHAMBER from page 1 Hadley. The festivity will include who are Chamber members, are tiative occurred again in South boat rides on the Lady Bea, offer- benefiting from the “explosion of Hadley, this time at the Hanger, ing participants a chance to sail the housing market and the price a restaurant located 515 Granby along the River. wars that are happening with Rd. When Gov. Charlie Baker re- housing here in the area.” Both events were held out- scinded nearly all of the state’s From an economic standpoint, doors to best ensure the peace of face-covering requirements and Chamber members are beginning mind of those who attended. For gathering restrictions on May 29, to prosper once more. Even as the the foreseeable future, Chamber the Chamber welcomed in the pandemic recedes, one obstacle initiatives will be held outside. pleasant surprise. Theroux had remains problematic, although it “It’s great to be able to gather not expected the Chamber to re- directly reflects progress. without the limitations, but we’re sume in-person outreach until Theroux spoke on the work- also being mindful that people’s mid-summer. force crisis that is affecting all comfort levels might be in differ- “The date had been August 1 Chamber members. ent places. All summer and into in most people’s minds from the “It is a real thing for our mem- the fall, we will be holding all of Governor’s original timeline,” bers in terms of finding staff in our events outdoors,” said Ther- said Theroux. “It’s really a great order to meet new demands given oux. sign that the Commonwealth has the increased capacity and service Theroux described the Cham- been ahead of schedule in terms delivery; everything from the ex- ber’s July edition of “Business of its vaccination and decrease in tension of unemployment, emer- After 5” as being a “Nine and infection rate that, then, affords us gency sick time and everything in Dine.” The event will occur on the opportunity to provide these place is really challenging,” said July 16 at the Ledges Golf Club opportunities to our business Theroux. on Mulligan Drive in South Had- members.” Local business can join the ley. Participants will play nine Currently, local restaurants Chamber by paying a yearly fee holes of golf before enjoying a affiliated with the Chamber are as low as $250. Advantage Mem- light dinner outdoors at the Sun- taking full advantage of beauti- ber businesses pay $500-per-year, set Grille, located on the property. ful weather and outdoor dining. while Premier members pay $750 In August, the local Chamber An uptick in business has already on a yearly basis. will collaborate with the Amherst been reported. Theroux can be contacted at South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce member Steven “It’s really a full-circle mo- [email protected]. Laplante speaks to an audience at the Hanger in South Hadley on Area Chamber of Commerce on ment for our members,” said Tuesday evening. an initiative to be held at Brunelles

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SelectBoard Vice Chairman Sarah Etelman said, “If VOLUNTEERS from page 1 indeed the dog has gotten off of the property five times AIC announces spring dean’s list I see a place for me here [on the commission.]” and has gone to the neighbor’s property and scared the SPRINGFIELD – American International College, Pamela Peck applied for the Council on Aging, Tree neighbors, there should be something that we can do be- in Springfield, has named 610 students to the dean’s list Commission, and Bike Walk Committee, but asked that fore somebody gets bitten.” for the spring semester. Dean’s list students are full-time she only be appointed to one of those three options with Sullivan referenced a similar hearing where the Se- students who have achieved a 3.3 to 4.0 GPA. AIC com- particular interest in the Tree Commission. lectboard deemed the animal a nuisance dog, and the an- mends the efforts and accomplishments of these scholars The Board said based on Peck’s history as a nurse imal control officer has the authority to do that as well. during an unprecedented year. practitioner she would be a great fit for the Council on Ultimately, the Selectboard denied the request for a Those students include Trystin Burger, of Granby, Aging. Peck said regardless of which committee she is dangerous dog hearing. Instead, Sullivan will work with and Isiah Colon, Nicole Descheneaux, Gabrielle Dulude, appointed to she is “just interested in being involved in Attorney Tyler Kenefick and the animal control officer to James Foley, Ratana Khun and Courtney Levreault, all the community in some fashion.” go to the maximum extent of his powers and continue to of South Hadley. Marilyn Ishler, a Mount Holyoke graduate and monitor the situation. Founded in 1885, American International College is a Berkshires native, also expressed interest in joining the He added if necessary, they can reconsider the pos- private, co-educational, doctoral granting institution lo- Council on Aging. sibility of a dangerous dog hearing if the situation es- calates. cated in Springfield. Ishler said since moving back to the Berkshires inNavigating life’s Navigating life’s 2009, she became interested in town politics. We makeWeNavigating senior make senior life’s Navigating life’s “I really didn’t know how it all worked so I kept learning more and more,” Ishler said. “My interest isliving simple.living simple. knowing that there are vacancies and knowing that We make senior living simple. there’s help needed. 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[email protected] @turleysports acebook.com/turleysports SPORTS A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS www.sports.turley.com Oliveira remembered as Blue Sox win pair Tri-County rivals clash of comeback games HOLYOKE – The Valley didn’t have the best game hit- By Tim Peterson Blue Sox (9-4) hosted their Fa- ting in the first eight innings, so Sports Correspondent ther’s Day celebration against I’m glad we could get it done in the (3-11) on the ninth.” THORNDIKE—Paul Mar- Sunday night, where they made cinek and Karl Oliveira were a major comeback in the ninth Blue Sox 7, Westerners 6 teammates on the St. Joseph’s inning to win the game 4-3. The (8-3) baseball team, which competes in In collaboration with the faced the the Tri-County League, for more Trey Mancini Foundation, fans (5-6) in their second matchup than twenty years. wore blue in support of colorec- of the season Saturday night During a pregame ceremony tal cancer research. Mancini is at , where held prior to the start of last Fri- an alum of the Valley Blue Sox they came back to win the game day night’s home opener against organization, competing on the 7-6. archrival Peoples Bank, Marcinek 2011 roster, and was selected The theme for the 7:05 p.m. spoke about his longtime friend by the Baltimore Orioles in the game was School’s Out, and and teammate, who passed away eighth round (249th overall) of the night was all about the kids, unexpectedly on April 26. the 2013 MLB First Year Play- featuring a Bubble DJ and face “Karl Oliveira was Palmer. er Draft. In 2020, Mancini was painter in attendance. Karl Oliveira was St. Joe’s. The diagnosed with colon cancer, The first time the Blue Sox loss of Karl Oliveira cannot be and the Blue Sox honored his faced the Westerners, they took measured in words,” said Mar- time in the Valley at the game the game by a score of 12-7. cinek following the game, which on Sunday, where fans could be The Friday night game start- was won by Peoples Bank, 3-2 in seen donning blue ribbons in ed off slow for the Westerners, eight innings. “To have the honor support of the cause. with two strikeouts dished out and the privilege to play baseball The Blues, who have been in the first inning from Aaron with Karl for so long was some- on the bottom of the Southern Hubbell of Belmont Univer- thing very special. This was a Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Division standings, came to sity. The bottom of the second Paul Marcinek speaks about teammate and longtime Tri-County MacKenzie looking for revenge brought the first run of the game League player/manager Karl Oliveira during a pre-game ceremony Please see TRI-COUNTY, page 12 after their 11-0 loss to Valley on from a Brian Hart (Marist) RBI last Friday night. June 16th. that brought Nate Thomas (St. The game started fast for Josephs) home. Then, after the Blues, scoring two runs in great plays from the Valley out- the top of the first inning. The fielders to prevent the Western- Blue Sox were unable to get on ers from making their mark on the scoreboard until the fourth the scoreboard, Brenden Hueth inning, when Jonathan Kelly of (St. Josephs) sprinted his way Xavier University had an RBI to first and slyly stole second, single. bringing Jack Housinger (Xavi- The Blues responded in the er) home. top of the fifth inning, pushing The game evened out from their lead to 3-1. Valley then a two-run home run from Matt went to score in the bottom Zaffino (Fairfield) of the West- of the sixth, but the game re- erners. The score stood at 2-2 mained scoreless until the ninth heading into the fourth inning, inning, when Cole Andrews where Valley was able to score (Miami/Ohio) made yet another again off of a Travis Holt RBI game-altering play that resulted double. in two RBIs to come from be- The lead was short-lived. hind and win the game. The Westerners then scored “It feels good to come back three runs in the top of the and get the win,” said Andrews, sixth to take the lead by a score who has been a ninth inning hero for the Blue Sox in mul- Devin Slattery makes a throw to Jon Miarecki pitches for St. Pitcher Jake Graveline pitches tiple games this season. “We Please see BLUE SOX, page 12 first for PeoplesBank. Joe’s. for the Bankers. W.Mass. Pioneers keep on winning By Tim Peterson “To be able to post a shut- opponents, 14-2. The Western Sports Correspondent out, especially in front of our Mass. squad is battling the Bolts fans here at Lusitano Stadium, for first place in the USL League LUDLOW—Blake Mullen, just feels fantastic,” said Mullen Two Northeast Division stand- who’s the Western Mass. Pio- after he finished signing auto- ings. neers starting goalkeeper, was graphs. “The defense is playing “The players are playing swarmed by a group of kids very well and we’re also scoring with a lot of confidence right seeking his autograph following a lot of goals this season, which now,” said Western Mass. Pio- last Friday’s home match versus is awesome.” neers head coach Federico Mo- AC Connecticut. It was the most Mullen, who’s from Man- linari. “We just need to keep im- action he saw the entire evening. chester, Conn., has been the proving in every match.” Mullen only made one save Pioneers starting goalie since Mullen and his teammates during the match and his team- 2019. He was the USL League recorded a 2-0 shutout victory mates took care of the rest of the Two Golden Glove winner that in the first meeting of the sea- business, as the Pioneers posted season. son against AC Connecticut (1- a 3-0 shutout victory before a Since losing a road match 6), which was played at Dillon large crowd at Lusitano Stadium to the Boston Bolts, 4-0, in the Stadium in Hartford, Connecti- in Ludlow. It was the Pioneers season opener on May 11, the cut on May 26. Their other two fourth shutout in their first seven Pioneers have posted a 5-0-1 Photo by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com matches of the regular season. record and have outscored their Please see PIONEERS, page 11 Ignacio Lerech tries to find away around his opponents. June 25, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 11 Registration ongoing for Bay State Summer Games

WOBURN – Registration Archery: July 24 at Devens, for the 39th annual Bay State Ayer Summer Games is currently underway. The 2021 Summer Badminton: August 27-29 Games will feature more than at Boston Badminton, West- 30 sports for athletes of all borough ages. Tryouts are underway for all showcase sports. Athletes Baseball*: July 6-8 at BC must sign up prior to attending High School, Boston a tryout. The 2021 Summer Games Girls *: July will look a little different than 16-18 at The Rivers School, Submitted photo in the past. Every tournament Weston picked up a win last Sunday at . will have specific protocols which must be followed by Fencing: August 21-22 at every participant, coach, vol- Boston Fencing Club, Brighton unteer, and spectator. More Coby wins second straight race information can be found on Field Hockey*: July 9-11 the Bay State Games website. at Veterans Memorial Field RIVERHEAD, N.Y. -- Six- dominated -- leading 149 laps en ond of the Whelen Modified After the cancellation of the Complex, Waltham time NASCAR Whelen Modi- route to his 31st career Whelen Tour season, and helped him 2020 Summer Games due to fied Tour champion Doug Coby Modified Tour win. The victory climb a little bit closer in the COVID-19, Bay State Games 6v6 Field Hockey: July 24 rocketed to his second straight tied Coby with Jeff Fuller for championship standings with six has also adjusted the eligi- at Worcester State University victory at fifth on the all-time wins list and races complete. Coby missed the bility requirements to allow FootGolf: July 24 at Quail on Sunday, June 20, to cap what started a streak at the one track event at on graduating seniors to com- Ridge Golf Course, Acton was a remarkable week for the where victory eluded him for so June 12 to compete with SRX pete in the showcase sports. Connecticut native. many years. -- therefore, he was nearly 50 In order to be eligible, the se- Boys and Girls Ice Hock- Coby won the inaugural “We hit on something here,” points out of the lead entering nior must have either already ey*: July 8-11 at New England Superstar Racing Experience Coby said. “It’s an awesome the race, in eighth place. With competed in Bay State Games Sports Center, Marlborough (SRX) event at Stafford Motor deal for our Mayhew Tools team the win, Coby jumped to fourth, in the past or have been reg- Speedway on June 12, then an- to come here to Riverhead and and sits 41 points back heading istered for the 2020 Summer Boys Lacrosse*: July 12- nounced his NASCAR Camping keep grinding. In Victory Lane for the next event. Games prior to its cancellation. 14 at Veterans Memorial Field World Truck Series debut will for round two at Riverhead. Who Doug Coby will return to the Dates and venues have also Complex, Waltham take place for GMS Racing at would’ve thought that Doug track on Wednesday, June 30, at been confirmed for rugby, in Sep- Coby would be in contention to with the Tri swimming and track & field. 7v7 Girls Lacrosse: July tember. sweep Riverhead three times in Track Open Modified Series. Registration is open for these 13-14 at Veterans Memorial On Sunday, in the Buzz a year when we come back in The next event on the NASCAR sports. Field Complex, Waltham Chew Cadillac 200 at September? It’s so hard here, and Whelen Modified Tour sched- Registration is currently Riverhead -- a race postponed we’ve hit on something.” ule is Saturday, July 17, at New open in the following sports: Please see GAMES, page 12 one day due to weather -- Coby The victory was Coby’s sec- Hampshire Motor Speedway.

“Patrick and Ignacio have PIONEERS from page 10 combined so well together. It shutouts came against FC Mala- seems like they’ve been playing ga City. together for years,” Mullen said. The Pioneers are scheduled “Both of them are always looking to play a friendly versus Hartford to score goals and it’s awesome Athletic, who played in the USL having them play for our team championship in 2019, at Dillon this year.” Stadium on July 20. During the 8th minute of the The Pioneers, who finished in last Friday’s match, Agyemang first place in the Northeast league sent a forward pass to Lerech, standings in 2019, are hoping to who sprinted down the right side qualify for the playoffs again this in front of a defender before fir- season. ing a shot into the left corner past “It definitely feels like we’re AC Connecticut goalie Jan Tofern doing something special again for a breakaway goal giving the this season,” Mullen said. “It was home team an early 1-0 lead. an awesome experience playing “Scoring a goal is the best in the playoffs two years ago. feeling in the world, but the most We’re hoping to host a home important thing is that we won to- playoff match this year.” night’s game” Lerech said. “Our The Pioneers defeated the goalie and the defense deserve a North Carolina Fusion U23 lot of credit because they’re do- squad, 3-1, in the 2019 Eastern Sebastian Arriagada dekes around a pair of defenders. Nicholas Oberrauch makes his ing an amazing job. Everyone Conference semifinals before way up the field. just did a great job tonight.” losing to Reading United AC, While the Pioneers had sev- who were the host team, 1-0, in eral more scoring chances, the the finals. score remained 1-0 until late in Mullen gave a lot of credit to the first half. the defense for making his job During the 41st minute, Le- very easy. The starting defenders rech sent the ball into the box for the Pioneers in last Friday’s from the left side and Jordan Ko- home match were Federico Guti- duah tapped it into the back of the errez, Nicholas Oberrauch, Car- net. los Emery, Carlos Ferrando. The best scoring chance for “I’ve really enjoyed having AC Connecticut came during the those guys playing in front of me 63rd minute when Mullen tipped this year,” Mullen said. “They a shot attempt by Pascal Derwar- just love playing defense.” itsch over the crossbar resulting Gutierrez, who was the Pi- in a corner kick. oneers game captain, suffered The Pioneers had a couple of a left ankle injury at the end of scoring chances during the final the first half. He was replaced by ten minutes of the match. Federico Ucar at the start of the A line drive shot by Kha- second half. lid Rose was deflected away by “Losing a player to injury Tofern and the rebound shot by like Federico Gutierrez definitely Martin Oyenard skipped wide. hurts a lot,” Mullen added. “We Carlos Ferrando changes up the Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Another shot by Rose sailed wide do have some talented players on field for the Pioneers. Carlos Emery heads up the left side. a couple of minutes later. the bench. Federico Ucar came in The Pioneers did put a shot and played very well.” always dream about,” he said. “It Viera, who has missed the past the stands, Mullen has enjoyed into the net during stoppage time, Mullen took over the captain was a huge honor for me to be couple of matches with an inju- watching the duo of forward Pat- as Guillermo Deal connected role from Gutierrez during the captain for the first time during ry. Connor Hicks, who’s from rick Agyemang and midfielder with Yosuke Hanya, which sent second half. the second half. I really appreci- Monson, is also sidelined with an Ignacio Lerech combine offen- their faithful supporters home “Being a captain of this soc- ate Federico giving it to me.” injury. sively. They’re both first-year happy for the second week in a cer team is something that you The Pioneers captain is Maxi Just like the fans sitting in members of the team. row. Page 12 TOWN Reminder June 25, 2021

into extra innings. In the top of from page 10 BLUE SOX the tenth, Danbury scored a run, Sports Follow Turley Sports of 5-3. The Blue Sox stayed in making the game 6-5. Both dug- the deficit for a majority of the outs were wild, after an umpire on Instagram game, where both teams were mistakenly called Travis Holt out at first. The Westerners cele- Turley Publications sports unable to score any runs against Pioneers announce 2021 brated on the diamond before be- department has recently joined each other from the sixth to ninth ing told to return to their dugout Instagram. You can find our innings. tryouts for all youth teams to finish the game. account by searching “tur- The bottom of the ninth saw The (almost) four-hour game leysports.” We will regularly new life from the Blue Sox, LUDLOW – The Western need to try out for 2017). This came to a conclusion at the end feature samples of photos that when Nate Thomas and Travis United Pioneers organization registration session will allow of 10 innings, when Nate Thom- you will see in our publica- Holt were both brought home has announced the 2021 try- you to complete contact infor- as bombed one to right field with tions on a weekly basis. Please off of a Cole Andrews (Miami/ outs. WUP FC is excited to mation, and sign up for partic- two runners on, and the outfield- follow and share with your Ohio) RBI, which tied the game hold 2021-2022 season try- ipation. Please read through er couldn’t catch it. friends and loved ones. We at 5-5. outs. Tryouts are for boys and each page carefully to ensure “I want to commend our guys will be featuring photos from “Cole is always coming girls of all age groups (2016 - that all information is provided for sticking with it and fighting all 11 of our sports sections in through,” said Head Coach Hez 2003 birth years). accurately. Each player should to win it. It’s really tough, es- the coming weeks, but as al- Randolph, “he has a knack for For players born from 2014 - bring water, a ball, shin guards, pecially in summer ball, when ways, you can see all the pho- getting that big hit. He’s becom- 2017, we welcome you to come and wear a white or grey shirt. everyone is new and there aren’t tos that appear by subscribing ing one of those guys that you visit our open house to sign up Go to www.westernunited- really ties to the team, so it’s to your local paper or picking want to have a bat in his hands in for the Developmental Acade- pioneers.sportngin.com to look special to see that the guys real- up a copy in your community. a clutch situation.” my Program (2014-2016) and for registration information and ly care. That’s awesome.” Said the First Kick Program (no the full tryout schedule. The game was the first in the Blue Sox’ 2021 season to go Randolph.

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TRI-COUNTY from page 10 baseman Ryan Magni. entire league. He’s a legend in The rivalry between the two Palmer. This has always been very meaningful night for every- Tri-County league team is like a friendly rivalry and he spoke one here.” the Red Sox and Yankees rival- highly of everyone on our team. Besides being a player/man- ry. The members of both teams It’s always a lot of fun playing ager for St. Joe’s, Oliveira was do have a tremendous amount of against St. Joe’s.” also a member of the East Long- respect for each other. St. Joe’s (1-1) held a 2-0 lead meadow Navigators in the Na- “If we’re the Red Sox, they entering the top of the sixth in- tional Division. (People’s) would be our Yan- ning in last Friday’s contest. One of the things that Mar- kees,” Marcinek said. “They al- Peoples Bank scored a pair of cinek told the large crowd during ways win and always put a qual- runs in that frame, which tied the the ceremony, which was fol- ity team on the field. To win a game at 2-2. lowed by a moment of silence, championship title in this league, Both teams stranded runners was what it used to be like play- you always have to go through in scoring position in the seventh ing baseball games at St. Joe’s Peoples Bank. They’re in the fi- inning Ballpark in front of large crowds nals every year.” Dave Clark, who was a pinch on Friday nights during the sum- Peoples Bank has won the hitter for Peoples in the top of the mertime. last seven Tri-County League sixth, beat out an infield hit lead- “This was what this placed titles. ing off the top of the eighth in- always looked like on Friday Jon Ferry, who played for ning. After stealing second base, night’s back in the day,” said Peoples Bank in 2019, has re- he advanced to third on a balk. Marcinek, who replaced Olivei- St. Joe’s Ryan Magni, of Chicopee, picks up a ground ball. turned to St. Joe’s this season as Then shortstop Devin Slattery, ra as the St. Joe’s player/man- a player/coach. who graduated from Ware High ager. “We’ve won many home Jon’s younger brother, Joe, is School in 2019, flied out to left games on Friday nights, and we ter Josh Skowyra in the bottom tonight’s game and I’m not sure in his second season as the Peo- field. Clark did not immediately also lost many games on Friday of the second inning. how many more games he’ll be ples Bank player/ manager. break towards the plate on the nights.” “Karl needed to be in the starting for us this season.” “Jon used to play for St. Joe’s play, but when the left fielder’s A couple of former St. Joe’s starting line-up on the night that Miarecki, who graduated before he decided to play for my throw home skipped away from players came back and played in we honored his memory,” Mar- from Ware High School, helped team in 2019,” Joe Ferry said. the catcher, he was able to score last Friday’s game in honor of cinek said. “Everything that was the Indians baseball team win “When Karl passed away, he felt the go-ahead. Oliveira. done tonight was very purpose- a couple of championship titles the need to go back over there Righty Garrett Baker, who The St. Joe’s players wore ful.” back in the 1980’s. and be a player/ coach. I can’t had replaced Peoples starter Jake #9, which was Karl’s uniform Following the first pitch of Marcinek, who played base- respect him more as his brother Graveline with one-out in the number during batting practice. the game, the ball was presented ball at Quaboag Regional, lost in for doing that. I would like to be sixth, wound up being the win- A Peoples Bank uniform with to Karl’s son, Nathan, who was the state semifinal game against teammates with my older broth- ning pitcher. He walked St. Joe’s the #9 on the back was hung on the senior first baseman for the Miarecki and the Indians at St. er for another season before we Brandon Magni with one-out in the fence near their bench. Palmer varsity baseball team this Joe’s Ball Park. stop playing baseball.” the seventh before retiring the Jim Long, who was the man- past spring. Two other players, who re- Joe Ferry also played for St. next two batters with a strikeout ager for Peoples Bank, passed The St. Joe’s starting pitcher turned for St. Joe’s last Friday Joe’s and was a member of the and flyout ending the ballgame. away during the season several against Peoples Bank was right- night were Russ Lloyd and Jay 2006 championship team. “This was a very big win years ago. hander Jon Miarecki. Eldridge. “I played with Karl from for us,” said Joe Ferry, who’s Karl Oliveira was listed in the “John was always our start- Eldridge drove home both 2004 until 2008,” said Ferry, team entered this week’s action sixth spot in the St. Joe’s batting ing pitcher whenever we played of St. Joe’s runs in last Friday’s who graduated from Palmer with a 2-0 record. “It was one order as the designated hitter. home games on Friday night’s,” game with singles to center field. High School. “Karl was a great of those games where we were He was replaced by pinch hit- Marcinek said. “He returned for Both runs were scored by second guy and it’s a huge loss for our challenged.”

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In Print & Online | 800.824.6548 Trusted Journalism & Local Reporting Since 1962 www.turley.com June 25, 2021 TOWN Reminder Page 13 Fireworks can be deadly Higher Education in the wrong hands Local students earn dean’s list Leave fireworks displays do not rub them as this can cause further damage. If an injury occurs which causes recognition at Norwich University to the professionals bleeding, pressure should be applied to control the bleeding, but should be avoid- NORTHFIELD, VERMONT – The sen to keep letter grades in at least 12 SPRINGFIELD – In 2019, 10,000 ed on the area around the eye. Do not use following local students have been credits of classes, and must not have re- fireworks injuries were treated at U.S. any kind of aspirin or ibuprofen, which recognized on the dean’s list at Nor- ceived any incomplete or no pass grades. hospitals, similar to the number of inju- can cause blood thinning and potential- wich University for the spring 2021 Norwich University is a diversified aca- ries every year since 2003, according to ly increase any bleeding that is present. semester: Christopher Miguel Pa- demic institution that educates tradition- the U.S Consumer Product Safety Com- Using ointments and medications are not ley, Ryan Timothy Dodge and Kyra al-age students and adults in a Corps of mission,, with about one-quarter of them recommended, as they can make the area E. Schoenfeld, all of South Hadley. Cadets and as civilians. Norwich offers from the use of sparklers. around the eye slippery and interfere with Full-time undergraduate students, who a broad selection of traditional and dis- Last year more people turned to the the doctor’s examination. earned a semester grade point average of tance-learning programs culminating in backyard use of fireworks – illegal to Another concern surrounding fire- at least 3.40 and had no failures in the pre- baccalaureate and graduate Degrees. sell for private use in Massachusetts – as works is “all the loud noise.” vious fall or spring semester are awarded Norwich University was founded in COVID-19 resulted in the cancellation of Some parents may question whether dean’s list honors. 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the many large-scale fireworks celebrations to bring their children, especially infants, To be eligible for President’s (GPA U.S. Army and is the oldest private mili- across the country. to patriotic celebrations that include 4.0) and Dean’s lists (GPA 3.40) for the tary college in the United States of Amer- While many cities and towns have booming fireworks with their bright spring 2021 Semester, students must have ica. Norwich is one of the nation’s six se- once again cancelled fireworks celebra- flashes of colorful explosives in the sky. additionally maintained full time enroll- nior military colleges and the birthplace tions this year – there will, however, be “The noise levels aren’t a major worry ment for the spring 2021 semester, cho- of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. fireworks in Springfield – area officials and should cause no harm to a little one’s are reminding the public that they are ears, especially if you are far enough away illegal and dangerous, including fire- from where they are being launched,” crackers, bottle rockets and sky rockets, said Dr. Jerry Schreibstein of Ear, Nose HCC announces scholarship aerial repeaters, also known as cakes, &Throat Surgeons of Western New En- single-shot aerials and reloadable aerial gland, who is a member of the Baystate tubes, sparklers, party Medical Center medical staff. awardees for 2021-2022 “As an emergency medicine physician However, close proximity to certain HOLYOKE - Holyoke Community college while managing the impact of a I am well aware of the devastating inju- types of fireworks, especially large ones, College is pleased to announce its schol- global pandemic on their lives. Yet despite ries – serious burns, blinding, even the does have the potential to cause injury to arship award recipients for the 2021-2022 the additional challenges brought on by amputation of fingers or an entire hand the eardrum. academic year. COVID-19, HCC students still made it a – that can result when fireworks find their But, while the noise levels may be ac- This spring, the HCC Foundation priority to apply for scholarship support. way into the hands of youngsters, or even ceptable for some, they can still be scary awarded 239 scholarships worth $225,250 The more than $220,000 in scholarship adults who are not professionally trained for younger children, especially those to 186 incoming, current and graduating funds given out by the HCC Foundation in their use or not careful. Some of these with special needs such as Williams Syn- HCC students. Many students received will be a real difference maker for many horrific injuries can result in lifelong drome or Autism Spectrum Disorder, multiple scholarships. of our students, and will ensure that even disabilities and even death. What can be who can be especially bothered by loud The average scholarship award is more students return to HCC in the fall.” especially troubling to me is adults who noises and might be overwhelmed by about $1,000. HCC Foundation Scholarship put fireworks into the hands of children fireworks. “HCC students are remarkable, and Awardees for 2021-2022 include the fol- and do not carefully monitor them. Acci- “Remember, the best and safest way they demonstrate a level of resiliency that lowing: Taylor Dumais and Garrett Kosi- dents can occur and these types of events to enjoy the Fourth of July holiday is to is unequalled,” said Patrick Carpenter, or, of Granby; and Jayda Aponte, Aysha ae completely preventable,” said Dr. Ger- watch a patriotic parade in your town, director of Institutional Advancement. Awad, Alice Ladley, Nhi Lang, Allyson ald Beltran, chief, Pre-Hospital Disaster plan a picnic, and attend a sanctioned “This was a challenging year for many of O’Dell, and Eleanor Robitaille, of South Medicine, Emergency and Trauma Cen- community events where professionals our students as they continued to navigate Hadley. ter, Baystate Medical Center. are allowed to handle the fireworks and If a fireworks accident occurs, Dr. Bel- ensure safety,” Dr. Beltran said. tran suggests seeking medical attention For more information on Baystate immediately, regardless of the severity of Medical Center, visit baystatehealth.org/ Two Granby residents named to the injury. If one or both eyes are injured, bmc, Muhlenberg College dean’s list ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 3.50 or higher were recognized for this – Jonathan Toth and Jack Kent, both of academic achievement. Local student makes dean’s list Granby, were named to the Muhlenberg Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a College dean’s list for the spring 2021 se- private, four-year residential, liberal arts BRIDGEWATER - The following mester at Bridgewater State Univer- mester. college located in Allentown, Pennsylva- South Hadley residents were named sity: Allison M. Bergeron, of South Muhlenberg College students and nia, approximately 90 miles west of New to the dean’s list for the spring se- Hadley. Muhlenberg College School of Continu- York City. ing Studies students with a term GPA of

LIBRARY from page 1 cited for the programs the library has set will also continue their year-round story their summer vacation from school, Clan- up for them. times on Mondays and Thursdays. cy cannot stress enough how important it chinchilla, a ferret, a tortoise, and a fen- While some events planned for teens Clancy said these storytimes are dif- is to keep children engaged in learning nec fox, which Clancy said she thinks the involve picking up supplies, Clancy said ferent however because in the summer year round. children will be most excited about. teens will also be able to take part in a she invited South Hadley teachers to read “We don’t want to see that ‘summer All of this year’s summer programs squirt gun painting event and laser tag. with the children. She said this is a great slide’ where they don’t retain what they will be held outdoors to promote social The Gaylord Memorial Library is also opportunity for children to see their for- learned over the school year,” Clancy distancing as the world returns to normal partnering with the South Hadley Public mer teachers during the summer or get to said. “Most of this year, they were learn- after a year-and-a-half-long pandemic, Library to sponsor an adopt-a-pet pro- meet their teacher for next fall. ing from home on Zoom and it’s [summer Clancy said. The programs will also be in gram. “I’ve been having them [teachers] reading] a way to keep their brains ac- the mornings so it does not get too hot to Those who participate in the event will come for nearly two decades,” Clancy tive by reading and engaging in different be outside. receive a mystery stuffed animal and will said. She added retired principal Jill Flan- events.” The library will also be hosting the have to take their animal on an adventure ders makes an appearance at least once a Anyone who participates in the sum- Wingmasters Birds of Prey programs, based off of a picture book that comes summer even though none of the children mer reading program will automatically with Julie Collier, on Aug. 24 due to pop- with the animal. recognize her because she has so much be entered into a raffle at the end of the ular demand, according to Clancy. On top of the big events the library has fun with the event. summer, according to Clancy. South Hadley’s teens can also be ex- planned for South Hadley’s youth, they While many students want to enjoy

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Sale Of Motor Chicopee, MA 01013 1996 Toyota Corolla Alex A. Nieves Vazquez Holyoke, MA 01040 1994 Toyota Camry Vehicles Under JT2EB02E3T0113236 137 Undine Cir. 1993 Mitsubishi 3000Gt 1999 Volkswagen Beetle JT2SK12E0R0205390 G.l. C.255 Sec. 39A Juanelo D. Medrano Springfield, MA 01109 JA3BM54J5PY024348 Kevin 3VWCA21CXXM459877 Gustavo Valladares Notice is hereby given 5 Kilby 1 J. Ortiz 2002 Honda Civic Bryan M. Boudreau 17 Gilmore St. by Hampshire Towing, 650 Worcester, MA 01610 17 Beauchamp St. 1HGEM22912L061278 103 Summer St apt 6 Bridgeport, CT 06608 New Ludlow Rd., South Springfield, MA 01107 2007 Honda Odyssey Erns Rinvil Adams, MA 01220 2002 Nissan Maxima Hadley, MA 01075, pursu- 5FNRL38487B125041 Iraida 55 Kurtz St. JN1DA31A82T002140 ant to the provisions of G.l. 2002 Nissan Maxima 2005 Jeep Liberty Hernandez Ramos Chicopee, MA 01013 Enrique Maldonado C. 255, section 39A, that a JN1DA31D52T428149 Corey 1J4GL48K75W678939 470 Maple St. Apt. 2R 606 Roosevelt Ave. SEALED BID auction with R. Moquin 2008 Dodge Avenger Roberto J. Santiago Holyoke.MA 01040 Springfield, MA 01118 bids due Monday, July 5, 27 Sutton Pl. Apt. 4 1B3LC56R68N618947 28 Beaven St. Apt. 1A 2021 At 9 a.m. Vehicles can Agawam, MA 01001 2002 Ford Escape Oneisha G. Green Springfield, MA 01104 1999 Jeep Cherokee 1FMYU03112KC18625 79 Dawes St. be viewed by appointment 2007 Saturn Vue 1995 Chevrolet Suburban 1J4FF68S2XL649044 Raquel Lillian Claudio Springfield, MA 01109 only June 21 through June 5GZCZ53447S851746 Latisha 1GNEC16K4SJ387815 Bruce E. Rodriguez 774 State St. 508 25, 2021 between 9 a.m. James 2002 Ford Taurus A. Popkowski 260 Nottingham St. Springfield, MA 01109 and 4 p.m., Monday through 159 Essex St. Apt. 3L 1FAFP53U72A114940 Jessica 82 Summit Lock Rd. Springfield, MA 01104 Friday. Please call 413-534- Holyoke, MA 01040 1997 Hyundai Accent L. Nevue Westfield, MA 01085 1996 Toyota Camry 5373 for appoinments. KMHVF24N8VU410594 48 Mosher St. 2005 Dodge Neon 1992 Honda Accord 4T1BG12K1TU737631 The following motor Matthew A. Oquendo Holyoke, MA 01040 1B3ES56C15D197955 1HGCB9859NA008984 Orland Martinez -Rivera vehicles will be sold to sat- 250 Pine St. Orchard Car Company Inc. 2008 Mercury Mariner Jose J. Ramos 33 Hillside Ave. isfy our garage keeper’s lien Holyoke, MA 01040 Westford, MA 01886 thereon for storage, towing 421 Main St. 4M2CU81Z88KJ19213 155 River St. charges, care and expenses Indian Orchard, MA 01151 1995 BMW 3 series Chesterfield Mayers Jr. West Springfield, MA 01089 2006 Chevrolet HHR WBACB3323SFE23211 1023 Day St. Apt. E. of notices and sale of said 2002 Lincoln Continental 1996 Ford Ranger 3GNDA23P66S616510 Mayra Melissa Esperon Montgomery, AL 36108 vehicles: 1LNHM97V32Y651605 1FTCR14U4TPB61825 G. Saldana Cardenales 27 Dwight St. #1 Damien Melendez 2006 Nissan Altima Luis Davila Martinez 24 Elting Circle 2008 Jeep Liberty Chicopee, MA 01013 Holyoke, MA 01040 1J8GN28KX8W210298 Janice P.O. BX 5471 1N4AL11D26N325382 Chari 240 Walnut St. N. McLaurin Springfield, MA 01101 2000 Honda Odyssey D. Cordero Holyoke, MA 01040 1998 Toyota Corolla 2HKRL1865YH606177 Jose 69 Lyman St. Apt 2 28 East St. 2007 Toyota Prius 1995 Subaru Legacy 2T1BR12E7WC054505 L. Alvarado Holyoke, MA 01040 Ware, MA 01082 JTDKB20U573275986 4S3BD6357S7232371 Barbara Llanos P.O. Box 1163 Green Restoration Group 2009 Vibe Fred Lang 18 4th Ave. 2003 GMC Sierra Holyoke, MA 01041 Taunton, MA 02780 1GCEK19V93Z196833 LLC. 5Y2SP67869Z451428 1125 Maxwell Ln. William K. Osgood 206 A Boston Post Rd 2004 Saturn Ion Nathanel Crespo Hoboken, NJ 07030 06/18, 06/25, 07/02/2021 25 Shaw Park Ave. Orange, CT 06477 1G8AJ52F34Z142550 561 South Canal St.

Email all WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE notices to 1 [email protected] Access archives and visit digital tear sheets by 2 newspaper title. www.publicnotices.turley.com Public Notices Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ public notice web site to search all notices in ARE NOW ONLINE 3 Massachusetts newspapers. Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. Page 16 TOWN Reminder June 25, 2021 Chicopee annual fireworks celebration, this Saturday CHICOPEE – The city of Chicopee’s annual firework display will be held on Saturday night June 26, with a rain date of Sunday night, June 27. Fireworks will start at dark around 9:20 p.m. Fireworks display sponsored by major sponsors Polish National Credit Union and West- field Bank. Also sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools & Spas, Florence Bank, and Paul Bunyan’s Farm & Nursery. Come join the Chicopee Parks & Recreation Depart- ment for a fun night out and enjoy our annual event held at Chicopee’s Szot Park. There will be a new set-up this year as the fireworks will be shot off from the upper pool parking lot along Sgt. Tracy Drive, to be displayed over the tree belt, best viewed from inside the stadium. Once the fireworks are on-site to be set up, Sgt. Tracy Drive will be closed for the day to both vehicle and foot traffic for safety purposes. Also, the upper pool parking lot, bas- ketball courts, spray pad, and a portion of the upper field Courtesy photo will be closed to the public for safety purposes. Holyoke Community College President Christina Royal, right, gathers with HCC faculty, staff and students to Food, face painting, and novelty vendors will be celebrate Pride Month with a flag raising on the HCC campus. available. There will be a live band performance by the Dan Kane Singers that will add to the festivities, starting around 6:30 p.m. inside the stadium. For information, HCC celebrates Pride Month with flag-raising please visit www.chicopeerec.com or the commission’s Facebook page. Anyone with questions, please contact HOLYOKE - For the first time lege staff were also in attendance. Royal noted that for the last two the Parks & Recreation Department at 413-594-3481. in its 75-year history, Holyoke “When I first started as presi- years, many Pride parades, festi- Community College is celebrat- dent of HCC, someone asked me vals and concerts have been can- ing Pride Month. HCC raised if I planned to be a visible, out celled because of COVID-19, mak- the rainbow flag over the cam- president,” Royal said in a Pride ing small celebrations like HCC’s pus on June 10, where it will Month message to faculty and staff flag-raising even more important. fly for the remainder of June. last week. “My answer was yes, “Since we live in an area where HCC President Christina Royal, although the fact that this was a many individuals identify as LB- the first openly queer community question to be pondered, and it was GTQ+, it may be easy to forget college president in Massachusetts, in 2017, reflects that there is still that there is progress to be made, presided over the flag-raising cere- work to be done to fully actualize not simply in our world but in mony at the flag poles near the Vis- what so many LGBTQ+ activists our region,” Royal said. “Pride itor’s Parking Lot by the bus loop fought for and continue to advo- Month is an opportunity to cel- at the main entrances to the Frost cate for: the right to love who you ebrate our history, our progress, and Donahue buildings. Members want to love without consequence, and ultimately to show apprecia- of the HCC Rainbow Club, LB- and the right to express who you tion for our LBGTQ+ colleagues, GTQ+ Task Force, and other col- are without reprieve.” friends, family, and community.”

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