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SPORTS ECR-WSS Boys LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER volleyball faces Agawam Page 15 Dedicated to Improving the Quality of Life in the Communities We Serve A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.comTIMESJUNE 10, 2021 www.wilbrahamhampdentimes.turley.com Salute to the Minnechaug High School Class of 2021 By Dalton Zbierski nahue considered the day to be Donahue looked back to the Editor one that the Class of 2021 was first day of Kindergarten and long dreaming of. Now that it the 13 years that followed. HAMPDEN, WILBRA- had finally arrived, Donahue Of the many obstacles that HAM – For significant portions encouraged her peers to both the Class of 2021 overcame, of their junior and senior years, embrace the past and press for- the Minnechaug Regional High ward. Please see MRHS, page 13 School Class of 2021 was unable to gather. That ceased to be the case on June 5. Under blistering heat last Saturday afternoon, more than 130 students graduated from Minnechaug during an emo- tional ceremony held on the football field. Originally scheduled for Friday evening, rain postponed the event one day. That failed to dampen the spirits of the graduates, students, faculty, parents and community members who partook in the June 5 celebra- tion, which was the culmination of a tumultuous but rewarding A Minnechaug graduate passes the microphone off during an year. impromptu dance/karaoke session that occurred during last Prior to quoting Mother Saturday’s commencement for the Class of 2021. Teresa, Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Super- intendent Albert Ganem Jr. as- sessed the character of the Class of 2021. “Resilience is often de- scribed as a psychological strength to deal with stress, setbacks, crisis and an array of hardships that confront us in life. When life situations get out of kilter, resilience is the one quality and skill we need most to get us through these difficult times. The fact that you’re sit- ting here this afternoon is a tes- tament to your resilience,” said Turley Publications photos by David Miles Ganem Jr. Dan Ducey, a 2021 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, Minnechaug Class of 2021 graduate George Patrakis quoted Dr. Seuss Class President Abigail Do- waves to the camera during the June 5 commencement. during the June 4 commencement ceremony. Residents bring life back to Rotary Club lends a hand to students’ Wilbraham Town Hall higher education 9 scholarships awarded to Hampden, Wilbraham students WILBRAHAM – Nine of the best academic and community-minded students in Hampden and Wilbraham received a boost toward their higher education costs thanks to the Rotary Club of Wilbraham-Hampden. Each received the awards in the amount of $1,500 for their achieve- ments both inside and outside the classroom. According to club Secretary and Scholarship Wilbraham Town Hall photos by Dalton Zbierski Committee Chairman Brad Sperry, there were After more than 15 months spent dealing with restrictions, residents a total of 20 applications this year. All of those can once again enter Wilbraham Town Hall with their minds at ease. selected represent Minnechaug Regional High School. The committee consisted of Sperry and By Dalton Zbierski restrictions on May 29, life re- fellow club members Walter Markett, Dr. Kevin Editor turned to normal inside of Town Trombly, Diane Ryan and Larry Ottoson. Hall when doors were opened on For the second year in a row, due to the novel WILBRAHAM – After being June 1. Town Administrator Nick coronavirus pandemic and restrictions on social largely off limits for more than a Breault spoke on the positive im- and large group gatherings, the Rotary Club was year, Wilbraham Town Hall be- pact of the major transition. unable to hold its traditional awards presentation TIMES PHOTO SUBMITTED gan welcoming back residents “Staff made a point of putting at the Country Club of Wilbraham, where indi- Nicholas Frangie (left), of Hampden, receives his without appointments on May up signs saying, ‘Welcome back; vidual Rotarians host a student and their parents, scholarship check from Rotary Club President 5. All visitors were required to we missed you.’ I think that sums and celebrate their successes. To add a personal- Tyler Witkop. Frangie, a computer science wear face coverings and sign in it up nicely,” said Breault on June ized touch this year, Rotarians hand-delivered the student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and upon entering the building on 4. “It gives us an opportunity to checks to students. Minnechuag grad, is the 2020 recipient of the A. Springfield Street. be a little bit more personable Sperry said all of the students have received George Mallis and Dorothy Wunk Scholarship, Following Gov. Charlie Bak- their awards, except the A. George Mallis and awarded following the student’s successful er’s decision to lift COVID-19 Please see TOWN HALL, page 7 Please see ROTARY, page 9 completion of their first year of college. Page 2 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 10, 2021 NEWS ABOUT TOWN Minnechaug says Friends of ‘Thank You!’ Wilbraham WILBRAHAM – Minnechaug Regional Seniors schedule High School would like to thank the local business community who supported our craft sale 2021 Adopt-a-Senior Project. All of our WILBRAHAM – On Sat., June graduates will receive a bag full of Min- 12, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., the nechaug apparel and Minnechaug tech de- Friends of Wilbraham Seniors will fa- vices to use wherever their next path leads cilitate an outdoor craft fair at Christ them. the King Church, located at 758 Main We also want to thank all of the families St. in Wilbraham, across from Rice’s and individuals who adopted our seniors Farm. through this project. We could not have The event will feature a raffle. done this without you! A rain date is scheduled for June 19. Thanks to Our Local Business Sponsors!

Paul Cambo Family Foundation Corby’s Auto Service and Sales Arts and Craft Family Care Counseling Associates Courtesy Photo of Captain Aaron Smith, Massachusetts National Guard Gio’s Pizzeria Fair Photo Governor Charlie Baker meets members of the Massachusetts National Guard on Granite Creations Friday, May 14. Photo credit: U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Hanna Smith Richard Green Insurance submitted by Hampden Towing Hampden-Wilbraham Educators’ Wilbraham United Association Rep. Gonzalez welcomes home Hampden-Wilbraham Partners 4 Youth Church Kitchen Encounters National Guard troops Luso’s Credit Union WILBRAHAM – Wilbraham Unit- SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Car- nor Baker in March for a 10-week long Minnechaug Music Association ed Church is hosting an Outdoor Arts los Gonzalez, House Chair of the Joint public safety support mission to bolster NEPM and Crafts Fair on our front lawn at Committee on Public Safety and Home- the security and logistics capabilities of Peppa’s Pizza 500 Main Street in Wilbraham on Sat- land Security, sent a letter to Major a variety of agencies in our nation’s cap- Scantic Valley YMCA urday, June 19th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. General Gary Keefe welcoming home ital. Chairman Gonzalez thanks these Trombley Associates We will have up to 50 vendors, raffles, the 400 Massachusetts National Guard men and women for their service to our WAS Brothers Construction, Inc. a bake sale, as well as an outdoor cafe troops who returned this week from country and the Commonwealth during Whip’s Sporting Goods, Inc. serving lunch and refreshments. Park- Washington D.C. this tumultuous period. ing available in rear. Please join us! The troops were deployed by Gover-

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The After some uncomfortable-looking barefoot kids would be making costly mistakes in this sit- KEITH TURLEY same was true of a later advertised release in Sep- running, the Abbotts stumble across a bunker in- uation. President tember, when many venues were still closed. The habited by their neighbor Emmett (Cillian Mur- “A Quiet Place Part II” is a taut film, with no EDITOR studio even decided that April 2021 was too early, phy), who fancies himself a survivalist, but isn’t time wasted on nonsense like phony jump scares. Elise Linscott though theaters were open in limited capacity by doing well. After over a year of hiding from the The few peaceful scenes of hope and camarade- [email protected] then. September 2021? Too far. aliens, his wife has died and he’s running out rie are only there to be broken by the inevitable Memorial Day weekend fit the bill perfectly. of food. Emmett is heartless enough to tell the danger and urgency. The ending is rather abrupt, STAFF WRITER Given the film’s $48 million three-day domestic mother and three kids that they need to leave in as I was sure the characters’ journeys would take Dalton Zbierski haul, I can’t say the decision to wait for a holiday the morning. Regan is only too happy to leave them further by the end of the film. But I guess [email protected] weekend didn’t pay off. At least now I can stop because she’s picked up on a radio signal that in- we’ll have to wait for at least Part III for a proper ADVERTISING SALES seeing a trailer before every movie that indicates dicates safe haven on a nearby island the aliens conclusion. And I’m sure there will be a Part III Jocelyn Walker the release is just around the corner. can’t reach. She runs away and Evelyn tasks since Part II struck at just the right time. [email protected] Part I of “A Quiet Place” ended with Lee Ab- Emmett with finding her. Emmett does track her bott (John Krasinski, also the director of both down, but decides that Regan’s onto something Grade: B- SPORTS EDITOR Greg Scibelli installments) sacrificing himself to the series’ with the island theory and joins her in seeing if [email protected] hearing-sensitive and bloodthirsty aliens in order it’s true. However, they have to be weary of both “A Quiet Place Part II” is rated PG-13 for ter- to save his children, the deaf Regan (Millicent the aliens and other humans who have become ror, violence and bloody/disturbing images. Its SOCIAL MEDIA Simmonds) and hearing Marcus (Noah Jupe). deranged in the chaotic post-invasion world. running time is 97 minutes. 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The statistics: The Wilbraham-Hampden Y Gift Card Basket (donated by www.turley.com children have their playgrounds June 2012: 3,711 seniors Scholarship Foundation would LUSO Federal Credit Union) Turley Publications, Inc. cannot and new school, the police have (Source: Senior Center Needs like to thank everyone who par- Al Ganem – $250 Gift Certif- assume liability for the loss of a new building and the firemen Study) ticipated in our annual fundrais- icate to La Cucina di Hampden photographs or other materials submitted for publication. have their new building. April 2019: 4,267 seniors ing raffle. Due to your generous House (donated by La Cucina di Materials will not be returned NOW it is time for the senior (Source: Town Clerk’s Office) support, we awarded $11,000 in Hampden House) except upon specific request citizens in this grand town of Wil- December 2020: 4,428 seniors scholarships specifically from the Donna Kasa – Western Mass when submitted. braham to have their new senior (Source: Town Clerk’s Office) Foundation this year. We would Restaurant Pack (donated by Cen- center. It is estimated the Wilbraham also like to thank our donors be- ter Square Grill, Cima Restaurant At the 1970 town meeting the senior population will increase low for the prizes they donated & Chop House, Mandarin Wil- Council on Aging was appointed 30% to 5,747 by 2030. Presently to the raffle. The winners for this braham, Common Grounds Café Editorial and confirmed. The senior groups our senior population is 38% of year’s raffle are: and Pafumi’s to Go) started out in 1975 with the Young the town’s adult population and Daniel Sheehan – Western Policy At Heart, who met at the Veterans growing. Mary McCormick – Outdoor Mass Restaurant Pack (donated Post #451 building on Tinkham Mothers, fathers, grand- Barbecue Package (donated by by Route 20 Bar and Grill, Blue Letters to the editor Road (now The Children’s Mu- mothers, grandfathers, and all Village Food Mart and Rocky’s Elephant Restaurant, Wilbraham should be 350 words or less in length. No unsigned or seum); then, in 1980, to the Mile of their children who are able to Ace Hardware) Seafood, Venice Pizza, and Main anonymous opinions will be Tree school on Main Street; then, vote, we are counting on you - Mary Blomerth – Apple Air- Street Tavern) published. We require letter in 1991, they met at The Pines on as you, through the years, have Pods (donated by PV Financial James Robinson – John Me- writers to include his or her Stony Hill Road. As of 2003, we counted on us. Go out and vote Group) deiros Necklace and Earring Set town of residence and home are located at the YMCA building for the new senior center! Earl Quimby – Callaway Epic donated by Scented Garden Gift telephone number. We must authenticate authorship pri- on Boston Road. NONE of the VOTE FOR A NEW SENIOR Driver Golf Club (donated by Shoppe or to publication. We reserve locations were ever sufficient to CENTER Trombley Associates and Dave Cindy Lord – Central Chevro- the right to edit or withhold house the large senior population. Theresa Munn Dirico Golf) let Car Detailing donated by Cen- any submissions deemed to NO MORE TEMPORARY Director of Elder affairs for the Carol Dougal – Colosseum tral Chevrolet be libelous or contain un- FACILITY! A NEW SENIOR Lego Kit donated by Michael St. substantiated allegations, Town of Wilbraham 1982-1987 personal attacks, defamation CENTER IS THE WAY TO GO. Marie, CPA Council on Aging member 1992 Respectfully, of character and offensive Senior population (those 60+) Derek Helberg – $300 Big Sharon A. Dufour, Trustee language. All unknown or to the present alleged facts and quotations offered by the author need to cite credible, unbiased SOCIAL SECURITY MATTERS sources. Send letters to: Editor, Wilbraham-Hamp- den Times, 24 Water Street, Will my retirement benefits be cut because of my state pension? Palmer, MA 01069, faxed to 413-682-0013 or via e-mail By Russell Gloor not contributing to Social Secu- sion amount, or b) the maximum tionally with each year over 20 to [email protected]. The Guest columnist rity, and who still earn enough WEP reduction for your “eligibil- that you have significant earnings deadline for submissions is Social Security credits (from oth- ity year” (the year you turned 62, and contribute to Social Securi- Friday at noon. er work) to be eligible for Social which I believe was 2015). In the ty, and WEP disappears with 30 Dear Rusty: I took early retire- Correction Policy ment at 20 years from the Louisi- Security benefits, are affected by case of b), the maximum WEP years of significant Social Securi- The TIMES will gladly ana public school system in 1996. a regulation known as the Wind- reduction to your Social Security ty earnings. correct factual errors that Since then, I have continued to fall Elimination Provision (WEP), benefit would be $413/month. Be aware that WEP will not appear in this paper and work in private schools, except which reduces the amount of your Since you say you have “over affect you until you are collecting can be substantiated. Cor- Social Security payment. So, the 20 years” contributing to Social both your state pension and your rections or clarifications will for two years in public schools. I always appear on the edito- now have over 20 years in the So- answer to your question is yes, Security, be aware that the size of Social Security benefit, and that rial pages. To request a cor- cial Security system. Are they go- your Social Security benefit will the WEP reduction to your Social for each full year you continue to rection, send information in ing to take money out of my tiny be reduced as a result of your LA Security will be smaller for each work and contribute to Social Se- an e-mail or mailed commu- early state retirement check or state pension and WEP (your LA year over 20 that you have signifi- curity the WEP reduction will di- nication to the editor at the retirement benefit won’t be affect- cant Social Security-covered earn- minish. And since you’ve passed above address listed above. lower my Social Security check? The Wilbraham-Hamp- Is it true I can continue working ed). ings. For example, with 21 years your full retirement age you can den TIMES is published ev- and draw Social Security? I have The amount of the reduction to of Social Security earnings, your collect Social Security and work ery Thursday by Turley Pub- reached full retirement age - I am your Social Security benefit will WEP reduction would be $371/ without your benefits being affect- lications, Inc. One year out 68. Signed: State Retiree depend upon the number of years month; with 25 years of Social ed. But, in any case, you shouldn’t of town subscriptions are of “significant’’ earnings you have Security contributions your WEP delay claiming your Social Secu- available at $45, out of state Dear State Retiree: There are $50 by calling 800-824-6458 27 US states (including Louisi- been contributing to the Social Se- reduction would be $206/month; rity benefit past age 70 because Ext. 201. The deadline for ana) which, to varying degrees, curity program. 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TOWN HALL from page 1 used to broadcast meetings during the pandemic. when meeting with the residents. I The Board of Selectmen was Hurricane season begins think employees are glad to see folks scheduled to discuss the topic on FRAMINGHAM – June 1 marks the of- June 7, but it is unlikely that final coming in here again. We’re pleased ficial start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, Make an Emergency Plan direction will be determined for sev- to serve them.” which runs through November 30. Develop a plan with your family members eral weeks. Throughout the pandemic, While most hurricanes and tropical storms of what to do, how to find each other, and how Massachusetts Open Meeting Breault was in constant communi- that have hit New England occurred during to communicate in a tropical storm or hurri- Law requires meeting participants to cation with the Wilbraham Board of August and September, residents are encour- cane. An emergency plan should include: attend in person. Under Open Meet- Selectmen and the town’s COVID-19 aged to take time now to begin preparing be- • Meeting Locations ing Law, the Chairman of a body, team, which consisted of Fire Chief fore a storm. Throughout hurricane season, • Emergency Contact Information and a quorum, must be present at and Emergency Management Direc- the Massachusetts Emergency Management • Evacuation Plans the meeting site in order for it to be tor Michael Andrews, then Public Agency will share preparedness information • Shelter-in-Place Plans valid. Health Nurse Jill Consolino, acting to help residents be aware of, and prepare for, • Considerations for Family Members On March 12, 2020, Baker de- Public Health Nurse Karen Gatchell the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms. with Access and Functional Needs, and Pets and Health Inspector Lorri McCool. clared a State of Emergency in Mas- The National Oceanic and Atmospher- sachusetts, indefinitely suspending Local instruction from the state ic Administration predicts another active, Build an Emergency Kit and national guidance from the Cen- the law to allow for remote meetings. above-normal, Atlantic hurricane season. The State of Emergency will be Build an emergency kit containing items ters for Disease Control and Preven- While NOAA is not expecting the historic ac- that will sustain you and your family if you tion were also crucial. rescinded on June 15, but Baker has tivity seen last year, it only takes one storm to proposed upholding the suspension are isolated for three to five days without pow- Preparation for the lifting of re- make landfall and severely affect an area. er or unable to go to a store. Emergency kits strictions began in late February of Open Meeting Law, which would The beginning of hurricane season is a enable remote meetings to continue are essential during hurricane season due to or early March, said Breault, as timely reminder for all residents to prepare for potential extended power outages, flooding, vaccines became more available. through September. the effects of a hurricane by learning if you Breault said that a decision will and impassable debris-covered roads. Every Breault is proud that Town Hall of- live in a hurricane evacuation zone, develop- emergency kit should include bottled water, fered provided important services be made between the following op- ing an emergency plan, building an emergency tions; continuing with an exclusively food, a flashlight, a radio and extra batteries, remotely through the duration of the kit and staying informed before, during, and a first aid kit and personal & hygiene items. pandemic. remote meeting platform, permitting after the storm. a hybrid meeting model that facili- Depending on your family’s needs, emergen- When Baker declared that re- Hurricanes and tropical storms can have an cy kits should also include medications, spare strictions would be lifted on May 29, tates both remote and in-person ac- impact on the entire Commonwealth, not just cess or mandating that in-person eyeglasses, medical equipment and supplies, Town Hall was ready to resume its coastal communities. This year marks the 10th and children’s items such as diapers and for- normal operations. Individuals who access be the only means of partici- anniversary of Tropical Storm Irene, which pation, a course that Breault consid- mula. Food and supplies for pets and service are not fully vaccinated are still en- produced severe flooding damage in commu- animals should also be part of your kit. couraged to wear masks. ers “least likely.” nities throughout Central and Western Massa- “We would recommend, particu- Breault has observed increased, chusetts in 2011. larly for those who are not yet fully widespread viewership of online Stay Informed meetings during the pandemic. 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Child Advocates Urge Biden to ROTARY from page 1 Dorothy Wunk Scholarship Address Child Sexual Abuse Crisis recipient, which is custom- BOSTON – A national “Call to Ac- In Massachusetts, legislators have ary, as that award is grant- tion for Policymakers and Advocates” re- been working since 2015 on a set of bills ed following the successful port, announced today by Boston-based to prevent child sexual abuse and in Jan- completion of the recipi- MassKids, details legislative efforts in uary introduced the most comprehensive ent’s first year of college. each of the 50 states to prevent child package of prevention bills ever intro- Last year’s winner, Hamp- den’s Nicholas Frangie, a sexual abuse. It urges President Biden to duced or enacted by any state. Advocates computer science major at appoint a Policy Czar and Federal Inter- have launched the “Pass the Prevention Worcester Polytechnic In- agency Task Force to work with private Package!” Campaign and are asking cit- stitute, received his award sector abuse prevention experts in ad- izens to urge their elected officials to co- having completed his first dressing what law enforcement and pub- sponsor the bills and work for their pas- year. lic health officials are calling “a pandem- sage this year. This year’s scholarship ic within a pandemic.” The 116-page According to Senator Joan Lovely recipients are: report documents the alarming increase (D-Salem), a key leader in Massachu- in both in-home and online sexual abuse setts’ efforts to end child sexual abuse: The A. Davis Baker So- of minors and calls for urgent action to “These bills would mandate education cial Service Scholarship is address it. about prevention in schools and youth or- named in honor of the 3rd According to Jetta Bernier, MassKids ganizations and establish a uniform Code president of the club. This Director and the report’s author, “Chil- of Conduct that prohibits boundary-vio- award is made to a student dren from every community and from lating behaviors that, if left unchecked, who will pursue a degree all economic, racial and cultural groups could lead to illegal sexual offenses. program in social services are included in the estimated one in ten Stronger policies to screen applicants for and who exemplifies the children who are victims of child sex- school jobs would identify past sexual Rotary motto of “Service ual abuse. However, the pandemic has misconduct and allow schools to share Above Self”. placed children at significantly greater information about an employee’s mis- Winner: Joelle Kovarik risk, as confirmed by federal and state conduct without the fear of legal repri- of Minnechaug Regional law enforcement and minors themselves sals. Confidentiality agreements aimed High TIMES PHOTO BY DAVID MILES who are calling rape crisis hotlines in at suppressing information about an em- The Technical Educa- Abigail Donahue (left), of Hampden, receives her tion Scholarship is award- unprecedented numbers to report sexual ployee’s past misconduct and helping the General Scholarship through the Wilbraham-Hampden ed to an outstanding Min- Rotary Club from club President Tyler Witkop. Donahue abuse. Consider that over two-thirds of employee get a job in another school, a nechaug student interested online child sexual abuse images appear practice the U.S. Department of Edu- will study marketing at the University of Rhode Island in continuing their edu- in the fall. to have been taken in a home setting.” cation refers to as “passing the trash” cation in a technical pro- To address the crisis, MassKids also would be prohibited.” gram at a post-secondary calls for the U.S. Department of Health The report urges national and com- institution. given to a student pursuing a four year and Human Services to immediately munity foundations to step up funding to Winner: Jillian Mawaka of Min- degree in the physical sciences or engi- fund Training and Technical Assistance support the scaling up of evidence-based nechaug Regional High neering. Resource Centers in each of the ten fed- child sexual abuse prevention education The Daniel E. Koziol Memorial Winner: Gabrielle Bartolomei of eral regions to assist all 50 states in im- programs, the development of new prom- Scholarship is named in memory of the Minnechaug Regional High plementing evidence-based programs, ising policies and research to expand the Club’s 24th secretary. It recognizes a su- The General Scholarship is awarded prevention policies and practices. knowledge base for prevention. Accord- perior student interested in the visual or to an outstanding student planning to MassKids’ recommendations, en- ing to Bernier, “There is a significant performing arts. Winner: Ava Sirois of attend an accredited post-secondary in- dorsed by collaborating partner Prevent under-resourcing of prevention programs Minnechaug Regional High stitution. Child Abuse America - the nation’s as most foundations focus their support The Gregg M. Sapere Memorial Winner: Abigail Donahue of Min- largest child abuse prevention organiza- on programs that address the aftermath Scholarship is named in memory of the nechaug Regional High tion, call upon lawmakers in every state of child abuse rather than on those aimed Club’s 33rd president who was a highly to introduce legislation mandating all at preventing it in the first place. Funders successful businessman and ardent pro- “On behalf of the Rotary Club of school employees and students to receive are urged to join the movement to prevent moter of Rotary activities. Wilbraham-Hampden, I want to con- training on how to prevent, early identify child sexual abuse and not be bystanders Winner: Grace Caltabiano of Min- gratulate each and every one of our re- and report child sexual abuse. According to the crisis.” nechaug Regional High cipients,” Tyler Witkop, club president, The Economics and Business Schol- said. “You represent the best and bright- to Bernier, “While 32 states and D.C. The National Coalition to Prevent arship was established to encourage est of our great communities and I hope have passed such laws, only 14 require Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation has promising students to enter the areas of these awards will help you achieve your training for all school employees and all also endorsed the report. Its membership economics and business. dreams and aspirations, following the students. Given U.S. Department of Ed- of over 40 child sexual abuse prevention Winner: Kayla White of Min- Rotarian Four Way Test of truth, fair- ucation data that indicates 4.5 million experts and organizations lead the move- nechaug Regional High ness to all concerned, building good will school children experience some type of ment to prevent child sexual abuse and The was created as the result of a and friendships and being beneficial to sexual misconduct or abuse by an adult exploitation in the U.S. bequest to the Wilbraham Rotary Me- all concerned. Thank you to our dedicat- in their schools, we must support schools morial Foundation from the estate of A. ed Scholarship Committee and its Chair to make this critical prevention education George Mallis, the Club’s 24th presi- Brad Sperry for all of your work during available.” dent. The award is made to an honor stu- a global pandemic. Rotarians are ‘peo- dent in the sciences. Winner: Nicholas ple of action’ and your actions make a Lang of Minnechaug Regional High difference in our community.” The Elaine M. and Walter F. Markett, The Rotary Club of Wilbra- Jr. Scholarship is named in memory of ham-Hampden is an international ser- the late Elaine M. Markett, longtime el- vice organization whose mission is “to SympathyCustom & Floral Traditional Arrangements Designs ementary school teacher in Wilbraham, provide service to others, promote in- and her husband Walter, the 4th presi- tegrity, and advance world understand- Randalls Farm & Greenhouse dent of the Club. This award is made to ing, goodwill, and peace through its fel- 631 Center Street, Ludlow 589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.net promising students seeking to enter the lowship of business, professional, and fields of elementary education or engi- community leaders.” The club meets on neering. the second and fourth Wednesday of the Winner: Amelia Mazzuca of Min- month and sponsors community events nechaug Regional High such as the annual Wilbraham Christmas The Library Loft The Isaac C. Wilbour Memorial Tree Lighting and provides free dictio- Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer Scholarship is named in memory of the naries to all third grade students in the 5th president of the club. The award is Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School We are celebrating our District. The club invites 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. like-minded community Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. members to attend a meet- Hours: ing. For more information, Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm call Sperry at 537-4171. Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm • Sat. 10am-2pm Hope to see you there Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public NOTICE Library or the Library Loft during open hours. ERRORS: Each advertiser is Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. requested to check their ad- We accept books only in good, clean condition. vertisement the first time it appears. This paper will not For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 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 Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library in the advertisement. June 10, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 9 BUSINESS LUSO Federal Credit Union Board Chair Free Coffee Fridays back receives statewide recognition at Cumberland Farms LUDLOW – LUSO Federal close working relationship with Ma- Gomes, who was nominated for the WESTBOROUGH – Cumberland Farms, a leading Credit Union, serving members and ria over the years, I have learned a honor by state Rep. Jacob Oliveira, convenience, coffee, and gasoline retailer, is kicking communities in Hampden County great deal about the importance of and was selected because she “is a off summer with free coffee Fridays during the month since 1971, is pleased to announced both professionalism and philanthro- woman who, without fanfare or rec- of June. Beginning June 4 and ending June 25, cus- that longtime board chair, Maria F. py in business. She has always been ognition, uses her time, talent, spirit tomers will receive any sized coffee - hot or iced – for Gomes, CPA has been selected by a fair and guiding mentor and I am and enthusiasm to enrich the lives of free, with no purchase necessary. the Massachusetts Commission on extremely proud to work for her in others.” “As we adjust to our ‘new normal,’ we felt this the Status of Women as one of the my capacity as President and CEO A LUSO Federal Credit Union would be a fun and festive way to kick off summer Commonwealth Heroines of 2021. of LUSO.” branch is located in Wilbraham at 1 weekends,” said George Fournier, President of EG “We are so grateful to the Massa- The annual Commonwealth Her- Crane Park Dr. #4 America. “We’re happy to help celebrate a memorable chusetts Commission on the Status of oine honor is awarded to women For more information about season that is sure to be filled with family and friends.” Women for recognizing Maria with who have been recommended by LUSO Federal Credit Union or to The coffee giveaway is taking place at all Cum- this honor,” said Jennifer M.G. Cal- legislators from their districts and se- become a member, visit www.luso- berland Farms locations with a limit of one coffee per heno, President and CEO of LUSO lected for their contributions to their federal.com or call (413) 589-9966. customer. Federal Credit Union. “Through my community and the Commonwealth.

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Hampden-Wilbraham Regional WILBRAHAM School District Superintendent Albert Ganem Jr. speaks during the June 5 commencement ceremony at Minnechaug Regional High School. Readers are encouraged to send in medium to high resolution HAMPDEN photos for this page by e-mail to [email protected] or mail to TIMES, 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Please note that if you send us a photo of the Times in different parts of the world, please include a recognizable landmark in the background. Examples: Eiffel Tower; castle in Spain.

The Minnechaug Regional High School band was hard at work during the Class of 2021’s commencement ceremony on June 5.

Minnechaug Regional High School Class of 2022 President Kiel Williams served as Class Marshall for the Class of 2021.

A graduating member of the Minnechaug Regional High School Class of 2021 poses for a photo last Saturday.

Minnechaug Regional High School Class of 2021 graduates Ethan Ducey, Dan Ducey and John Chen express their enthusiasm during the June 4 commencement ceremony.

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Sherill Caruana, Chairman of the Hampden-Wilbraham This graduating member of the Minnechaug Class of Regional School District, congratulates graduates of 2021 did a phenomenal job singing the National Anthem Minnechaug Regional High School Class of 2021 graduates Ethan Ducey, Dan Ducey and John Chen express their enthusiasm during the June Minnechaug Regional High School on June 5. on June 5. 4 commencement ceremony.

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University’s at 7:30 a.m. The program will begin at 8 a.m. Local graduates include Michael Acevedo of Wilbra- Attendance in-person is by invitation only and attendees ham and Kara Catherine White of Hampden. will adhere to ElmsSafe protocols. To see the livestream of the Founded in 1885, American International College Dean’s List event, visit: https://form.jotform.com/211195021547146. (AIC) is a private, co-educational, doctoral granting insti- The keynote speaker at the breakfast will be Baystate tution located in Springfield, Massachusetts, comprising WORCESTER – Assumption University Health President and CEO, Mark A. Keroack, MD, MPH, has announced that Sophia Noel, of Hamp- the School of Business, Arts and Sciences, the School of whose talk is titled, “The New Normal: What Will It Be and Education, and the School of Health Sciences. AIC sup- den, Class of 2024, has been named to the When Will It Be Here.” University’s Dean’s List for the spring 2021 ports and advances education, diversity, and opportunity “The entire nation is experiencing this transition to the for its students and the community. semester. Students named to the Dean’s List new normal as more and more of the COVID restrictions are must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for released. Given his leadership at the state level in the effort a five-class, 15-credit semester to be included to fight the pandemic, Dr. Mark Keroack is perfectly placed on the prestigious list, which is announced at to help Western Massachusetts leaders discern what we can Students stand out at WPI the completion of the fall and spring semes- expect post-pandemic,” said Harry E. Dumay, Ph.D., MBA, ters. president of Elms College. WORCESTER – At WPI, all undergraduates are re- “Sophia is one of the many students who Under Keroack’s leadership, Baystate Health has expand- quired to complete a research-driven, professional-level demonstrated incredible resiliency amid the ed the reach and variety of its clinical services, incorporating project that applies science and technology to addresses challenges posed by COVID-19 during the two new community hospitals. He is a graduate of Amherst an important societal need or issue. previous academic year and remained com- College and Harvard Medical School and received his master’s Alexander Puhalski of Wilbraham, MA, majoring in mitted to their programs of study,” said As- in public health from Boston University. Keroack serves on Physics, member of the class of 2022, completed the proj- sumption University President Francesco C. several local boards focused on improving the quality of life ect titled Safeguarding the Online Presence of LGBTIQ Cesareo, Ph.D. “Assumption is proud of these in his native Springfield and across western Massachusetts, as Refugees with Berlin, Germany IQP. students for excelling in the classroom as they well as on several state and national boards. Kelsey Wilkinson of Wilbraham, MA, majoring in immersed themselves in the University’s lib- The Executive Leadership Breakfast is an annual event fea- Mechanical Engineering, member of the class of 2022, eral arts curriculum, steeped in the Catholic turing talks by the region’s leaders on topics of relevance to completed the project titled Evaluating Cs-137 and X-ray intellectual tradition, and their majors prepar- area businesses and the economy of western Massachusetts. Irradiators with Denmark Project Center. ing them for meaningful lives and careers af- Prior keynote speakers have included: the Honorable Richard ter graduation.” Neal, U.S. Congressman; Dennis Duquette, head of commu- Assumption University provides students nity responsibility MassMutual; and Regina Noonan Hitchery with a comprehensive, Catholic liberal arts ‘71, former vice president of human resources at Alcoa. STCC names interim experience through curricular and co-curricu- Sponsors of the June 11 event include: Westfield Bank; lar programs, including internship opportuni- Chicopee Savings Bank Charitable Foundation; O’Connell VP of advancement ties, recreational activities, and more than 60 Oil Associates; Baystate Health; Big Y Supermarkets; Marois on-campus clubs and organizations. An As- Construction; Health New England; Freedom Credit Union; and external affairs sumption education forms graduates both in- The O’Connell Companies; Aramark; Collins Electric Compa- tellectually and spiritually, inspiring wonder ny; Fuss & O’Neill; Discount Office Furniture; Polish National SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Technical Community Col- and purpose as they discover their vocation. Credit Union; and Teddy Bear Pools & Spas. lege has named an interim vice president of advancement and For more information, visit assumption. external affairs, a leadership position that oversees institu- edu. tion-sustaining efforts, engagement writ-large and strategic communication. Dr. Shai L. Butler, who starts June 7, will work close- ly with Dr. John B. Cook, STCC President, to support the mission of STCC. In this role, Butler will carry a portfolio that includes fundraising, governmental relations, strategic marketing, branding, and communication. The role also en- sures deep connections with the STCC Foundation, and Dr. Butler carries the dual title of Executive Director to the STCC Foundation. “We’re thrilled that Dr. Butler is joining us at STCC,” President John B. Cook said. “She brings tremendous intel- lect, along with a wealth of experience in higher education to this role; particularly impressive is her understanding of fundraising and community outreach, as well as her leadership of equity initiatives, which are so prominent in our mission at STCC.” Butler most recently served as the vice president for student development at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y. Jennifer Brown, President of the STCC Foundation Board of Directors, said the Board is looking forward to working with Butler: “The Foundation Board is pleased to welcome Dr. Shai Butler to Springfield Technical Community Col- lege,” Brown said. “She will be a strong asset to enhance and support the mission of the STCC Foundation.” Butler is no stranger to Western Massachusetts; her husband, Dr. Odo Butler, worked at American International Col- lege from 2018-2020, and they have enjoyed camping trips to Becket. “I’m excited about joining STCC and looking forward to meeting faculty, students, staff as well as the many partners in the community, government, education and industry,” But- ler said. “STCC is a gem for greater-Springfield, and I look Photos by David Miles As part of an inside joke with graduates of the Class forward to supporting its goals and mission in my role at the Abigail Donahue, President of the Minnechaug Class of of 2021, Minnechaug Regional High School Principal college.” 2021, speaks to her fellow graduates during the June 5 Stephen Hale holds a watermelon during his in Known by her students as “Dr. Shai,” Butler led the cre- commencement. opening remarks at the June 5 commencement. ation of the Division of Student Development at the College of Saint Rose, where she had worked in various leadership MRHS from page 1 Hale offered his own remarks. He Graduate George Patrakis quot- roles since 2007. For many years she served as the chief di- noted that the graduating students ed Dr. Seuss, as he said, “Don’t cry versity officer. Butler began her career in higher education at COVID-19 was the most difficult. proudly represented each of the because it’s over; smile because it the University Albany - State University of New York, where Yet, not even a global pandemic elementary and middle schools in happened.” she worked for over a decade. She was educated at the Uni- could prevent the graduates from Hampden and Wilbraham. Before leaving the podium, versity at Albany, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in turning their tassels. Hale extended his kind words Patrakis delivered a message that English and a master’s degree in Educational Administration “As the power that COVID holds to the parents and caretakers of the resonated. When the Class of 2021 and Policy Studies. In 2014 she earned a doctoral degree in over us continues to weaken, the Class of 2021. faced ultimate adversity, it ultimate- Law and Policy at Northeastern University in Boston. power that we have over our own “You have done an amazing job ly rose to the challenge. A speaker, writer, and influencer on diversity, equity, in- futures and destinies continues to raising these young women and “Our senior year was definitely clusion (DEI), women’s leadership, mentorship, sponsorship grow,” said Donahue. “We all have men,” said Hale. “You have been different. It was a time where our and professional development, she is an executive contributor different interests and passions in their support system at home and class really adapted to our school’s for Higheredjobs.com. In addition, Dr. Butler’s research on life, and it’s time for us to take the their first and primary teachers as core values; challenge, honor, adapt, educational access for low-income students opened the door next step and pursue them. It’s time young children. Over the last year- understand and grow,” said Patrakis. for her to join 60 educators at a 2014 White House confer- for us to take on the world.” and-a-half, you’ve been their home- ence on increasing the number of youth and traditional col- Minnechaug Principal Stephen school teachers so thank you.” lege-aged students of color majoring in the fields of STEM. Page 14 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 10, 2021 Quabbin towns veterans remembered By Melina Bourdeau Staff writer

BELCHERTOWN – Honor- ing the 83rd anniversary of the disincorporation of the Swift River Valley towns of Enfield, Dana, Prescott and Greenwich, historical societies, Friends of the Quabbin, local veterans groups and elected officials met at the Quabbin Park Cemetery in the rain on Sunday. Belchertown American Le- gion Post 239 past Commander Keith Poulin began the ceremony. “Like so many towns across the United States, the towns of Belchertown American Legion Post 239 past Commander Keith Poulin the Swift River Valley have over presented the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance at the Memorial the years honored their war dead Day ceremony in the Quabbin Park Cemetery President of the Friends of the Quabbin, Gene Theroux, places a on Memorial Day until their own wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony in honor of the town of demise in 1938. Since then, the Greenwich. Quabbin Park Cemetery has become the center of the Memori- al Day services for the towns,” Poulin said. “Here along with loved ones, also lay bearing the very essence of the four towns and several villages that perished with the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir. Today we remember the veterans interred here on this special plot of land.” A wreath was placed at each monument at the park, one for each of the town and one in front of the Schmidt bench. Belchertown Veterans’ Agent Charly Oliva read the poem “In Flanders Fields” and Belcher- Belchertown High School student Haley Bronson reads the town High School student Haley Gettysburg Address at the Memorial Day ceremony in the Quabbin Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren) spoke about the loss of veterans Bronson read the Gettysburg ad- Park Cemetery. dress. throughout the state because of the pandemic, most notably those Local elected officials Sen- who died in the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. ator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer), Rep. Todd Smola (R-Warren), grees she would have water for recognize Gold Star families. Rep. Susannah Whipps, and you,” Gobi said. “I think about “The mothers, fathers, spous- Rep. Jake Oliveira (D-Ludlow) those two today as well and they es, siblings, children that didn’t spoke during the ceremony. would have been the first to talk have someone come home and Gobi said she wanted to rec- about the sacrifice and the ser- today I want to thank them for ognize the working being done vice of the men and women we the sacrifice they have made,” to restore gravestones in the honor today.” Whipps said. park, building work and digitiz- Smola said he wanted to Oliveira said he wanted to ing archive information. thank the members of the his- express his gratitude to those “We appreciate the work you torical societies and attendees of who died fighting for the United do here and making sure the per- the event. States. petual care promised to the fam- “The last year has been a “The Gold Star families are ilies is being upheld,” Gobi said. challenging year for so many the ones that carry on the lega- She also recognized Belcher- reasons for all of us, but nev- cy of those who paid the ulti- town resident Les Campbell and er more so for the veteran men mate sacrifice. One of my good Ware resident Cindy Labom- and women, who very sadly friends, someone I graduated bard, both of whom died in 2020. have been added to the rolls of high school with in 2004, passed “Two people you typically Senator Anne Gobi (D-Spencer) spoke about two residents that died this Memorial Day ceremony away in Afghanistan,” he said. see when you think about the in 2020, Les Campbell and Cindy Labombard. because of the circumstances of “On days like today, when we’re Quabbin – Les Campbell who this pandemic,” Smola said. paying tribute to people, Josh devoted more than 70 years of Campbell and his wife. “Soon of the first people the legislatures He also recognized the essen- Laforge, my friend who I lost is his life to the Quabbin Reser- before long that the Quabbin would see when they arrived at tial workers who helped to make someone I think about…Please voir,” Gobi said. There is cur- Visitors’ Center will be known ceremonies such as the Memori- sure people had what they need- remember we have a responsi- rently a bill going through the as the Les and Terry Campbell al Day Ceremony. ed throughout the COVID-19 bility to remember those veter- state legislature to rename the Visitor’s Center.” “On days like this she’d have pandemic. ans who paid that sacrifice and Quabbin Visitors’ Center after She said Labombard was one coffee ready, if it was 90 de- Whipps said she wanted to didn’t come back.”

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Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com Carlos Emery attempts to balance the ball after receiving a pass. Pioneers continue win Erik Saarela attempts to get a spike by an Agawam blocker. streak with shutout By Tim Peterson “We scored a few early Sports Correspondent goals in tonight’s game, which really helped us,” said Pioneer’s LUDLOW—It has been head coach Federico Molinari. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com “We always seem to play with Andrew Szpakowski makes the bump for the Falcons. three years since an opposing USL League Two soccer team a lot more confidence at home.” walked into Lusitano Stadium The Pioneers (4-1-1) played WILBRAHAM – Last week, its way to a sweep before Min- and defeated the Western Mass. four of their five regular season Agawam and Minnechaug con- nechaug came back to take the Pioneers. matches on the road. The play- tinued their great boys volleyball third set. Agawam then picked up FC Malaga City made their ers were excited to be playing rivalry, with Agawam coming the fourth set to take the match. first ever visit to the 103-year- in front of their faithful sup- out on top 3-1. Agawam was on old only soccer specific stadi- porters again. Jacob Thomas gets the um in New England last Friday “This is by far the best sta- block for the Falcons. night, and it was a long trip dium and the best fans in our back to Lagrangeville, New league,” said starting forward York for them. Ignacio Lerech, who scored a The Pioneers, who scored goal and added an assist in the three first half goals and added Pioneers first home win of the another one with the help of a season. “I’ve played for two Perry, Bryne gets wins at Monadnock Malaga City player, coasted other USL-Two teams, but this WINCHESTER, N.H. – to a 4-0 victory before a large team is like one big family. I’m Nutmeg State teen Jacob Perry crowd on a beautiful late spring copped the biggest prize Sat- evening. Please see PIONEERS, page 16 urday, June 5, at Monadnock Speedway, winning the 100-lap Modified Racing Series main event while, on the same card, three other drivers earned their first victory lap of the summer. NHSTRA Modified strongman Ben Byrne won his 40- lap feature, Justin Littlewood stormed to victory in the Late Model Sportsman, and Jake Submitted photo Bosse, who started the season Ben Bryne was a winner in the 40-lap event at Monadnock last as a Young Gun, earned his ca- weekend. reer-first Pure Stock win. Mini Stock ace Gordon Far- victories – started on row one in exander in and for a while it num soared into the points lead the night’s main event, taking the seemed like old home day in the with his second 2021 feature lead from polesitter Ryan Dou- Milton Cat 100. The kid from win, while Street Stocker Tom- cette on lap four and then setting Connecticut, though, Jacob Per- my O’Sullivan and Young Gun his sights on duplicating his vic- ry, had other ideas, taking charge Fast Eddie Petruskevicious also tory of 18 years ago when the just past mid-race and then lead- won for the second time. Series debuted here on the high ing open-wheel stalwarts Tom- Hometrack hot shoe Kirk Al- banks. exander – he of 31 MRS feature Russ Hersey would reel Al- Please see RACING, page 16 Ignacio Lerech tries to get a pass by his opponent. Page 16 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 10, 2021 ‘SuperFan’ exhibit on display at Hall Pioneers announce SPRINGFIELD – The Naismith greatest SuperFans in this unique ex- · SuperFan stories and images 2021 tryouts for all Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame hibit showcasing their memorabilia shared through digitized media recently hosted a ribbon cutting and custom attire they’ve become “The game of basketball has youth teams ceremony following its $25+ mil- known for at games. In tribute to brought me so much joy over the lion museum refurbishment which all fans of the game, through their years, in Los Angeles and in the LUDLOW – The Western United Pioneers organi- launched in 2017. Among the new- support and fanfare, SuperFans have countless arenas around the world zation has announced the 2021 tryouts. WUP FC is ex- est exhibits is the James F. Goldstein certainly played a role in the game I’ve been fortunate to experience,” cited to hold 2021-2022 season tryouts. Tryouts are for SuperFan Gallery – a space dedicat- for many years. We look forward to said Jimmy Goldstein, NBA Super- boys and girls of all age groups (2016 - 2003 birth years). ed to celebrating the most iconic fans continuing to recognize additional Fan. “I’m proud to share some of my For players born from 2014 - 2017, we welcome you of the game including Toronto’s Nav SuperFans in the years to come.” most favorite items I’ve collected to come visit our open house to sign up for the Devel- Bhatia, Los Angeles’s late SuperFan Items on display in the exhibit over the years and be featured in this opmental Academy Program (2014-2016) and the First Penny Marshall and Jimmy Gold- include: remarkable exhibit dedicated to the Kick Program (no need to try out for 2017). This reg- stein himself. · Jimmy Goldstein iconic apparel fans.” istration session will allow you to complete contact “The Basketball Hall of Fame is and momentous tickets and creden- The Naismith Memorial Basket- information, and sign up for participation. Please read distinct in that we celebrate all levels tials from his many years as a Super- ball Hall of Fame and James F. Gold- through each page carefully to ensure that all informa- and aspects of the game for both men Fan stein SuperFan Gallery are now open tion is provided accurately. Each player should bring and women,” said John Doleva, Pres- · Nav Bhatia turban, SuperFan to the public. For more information, water, a ball, shin guards, and wear a white or grey ident and CEO of the Naismith Me- Jersey and courtside chair please call the Basketball Hall of shirt. morial Basketball Hall of Fame. “We · Penny Marshall collection of Fame’s Ticket Office at (413) 231- Go to www.westernunitedpioneers.sportngin.com are excited to recognize the game’s signed jerseys and shoes 5513 or visit www.hoophall.com. to look for registration information and the full tryout schedule.

Follow Turley Sports on Instagram PIONEERS from page 15 Turley Publications sports de- that you will see in our publications in the coming weeks, but as always, very happy to be playing here this year.” partment has recently joined Insta- on a weekly basis. Please follow and you can see all the photos that appear Lerech, who’s from Tucuman, Argentina, has gram. You can find our account by share with your friends and loved by subscribing to your local paper or scored a team-leading three goals this season. searching “turleysports.” We will ones. We will be featuring photos picking up a copy in your commu- When the Pioneers and Malaga City (1-4-1) faced regularly feature samples of photos from all 11 of our sports sections nity. each other for the first time on May 15, Lerech came off the bench and scored a late goal giving the Pio- neers a 1-0 road win. RACING from page 15 it, passed King for the points lead. 44-Brian Chapin, Todd Patnode, Sol- “That was my first game playing for this team and Clayton completed his rock-solid omon Brow, Cameron Sontag, Dave when I scored that goal late in the game, it was just an my Barrett and Ronnie Williams un- outing in second, with potent Kevin Salzarulo, James Cloutier, Cameron amazing feeling,” said Lerech, who also scored a goal der the checkers. Hometracker Matt Cormier coming home third. Houle in a 2-0 win at AC Connecticut. “I just want to help my Kimball came home fourth, and Al- Just three weeks ago, Jake Bosse LATE MODEL SPORTSMEN team win anyway that I can.” exander rounded out the top five. was just a kid winning a couple of (UNOFFICIAL): Justin Littlewood, Another first-year Pioneers player is Patrick Ben Byrne took control of the Young Guns features. Austin Brehio, Camdyn Curtis, Agyemang, who scored his first goal of the season in NHSTRA Modified main on lap three Saturday, the Greenfield, N.H. Chase Curtis, Dan Comeau, Ryan the home opener against the Seacoast United Phan- and never looked back. This was a youth speedster took the Pure Stock Currier, Hayden Scott, Robert Hagar, toms, which ended in a 1-1 draw on May 21. wild one. Matt Kimball claimed the lead from Cory Lofland on lap two Cole Littlewood, Nancy Muni Ruot. Agyemang scored his second goal at Lusitano Sta- deuce, while Trevor Bleau marched and sped away to his career-first win, STREET STOCKS: Tommy dium during the fifth minute of last Friday’s match. forward twice to come home third keeping 50-years-young star Chris O’Sullivan, Paul Smith, Nathan Wen- The scoring play began with Lerech sending a aboard the Gomarlo 76 ride. Davis in his shadow the final 11 laps. zel, Jason Kozacka, Hillary Renaud, crossing pass to Agyemang on the right side. He then Aaron Fellows, like Bleau, recov- JD Stockwell was strong in third. Mike Radzuik, Greg Williams, Chris sprinted towards the goal before firing a low shot into ered from earlier excitement to come Fast Eddie Petruskevicious led Lindquist, Joe Arena, Chris Buffone, the left corner past goalie Daniel Atherton. home fourth. Kimmy Rivet was fifth, all the way in the caution-free Young Keith Johnson, Nathaniel Nunez, “It was a great feeling scoring a goal in front of the while points leader Todd Patnode Guns 15. He was joined in trophy row Timothy Wenzel, Rupert Thompson, home fans,” said Agyemang, who’s from East Hart- was bounced around for 13th on the by Teagan Edson and Leilei Daniels. Leighton Lutz ford, Conn. “We played with a lot of energy right from night. Next Saturday, June 12, the NHS- MINI STOCKS: Gordon Farnum, the start of tonight’s game. We also have a lot of depth, Brehio’s strong run netted him TRA Modifieds will run twin 35-lap Kevin Clayton, Kevin Cormier, Lou- which is very important.” runner-up honors, while youthful Quest For The Cup events atop a full ie Maher, Jeff Asselin, Kevin McK- The Pioneers managed to post their third shutout of strongman Cam Curtis struggled with card of racing at Monadnock Speed- night, Jake Puchalski, Ricky Whip- the season without two key starters. Maxi Viera, who’s tire issues all night before claiming way. For more information, please ple, Josh Hubbard, Bill Chaffee, the Pioneers captain, and Connor Hicks, who’s from third when Robert Hagar, Ryan Cur- visit Jeff Heath, Matthew Lambert, Monson, sat out the second home match of the season rier, and Hayden Scott finished the www.monadnockspeedway. . Raymond King, Deion Russell, with injuries. show in a turn-two heap. com (DNS) Tim LeBlanc, Agyemang and Lerech have built a good chemistry Tommy O’Sullivan charged from MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY (DNS Michael Douglas during the first six matches of the season. row six in the Street Stock main to PURE STOCKS: Jake Bosse, “Ignacio and I have been working together at prac- take charge on lap 14 and then storm JUNE 5: Chris Davis, JD Stockwell, Cory Lo- tice. The hard work paid off for us in tonight’s game,” away to duplicate his opening night M.R.S. MILTON CAT 100 (Top fland, Jason LeRay, Jimmy Zellman, Agyemang said. “We’re starting to gel as a team.” feature win. Strong and steady Paul 10): Jacob Perry, Tommy Barrett, Nick Houle, Carter Chamberlin, Bil- A couple of minutes later, the Pioneers took a 2-0 Smith was the silver medallist, Nate Ronnie Williams, Matt Kimball, ly Graham, Ryan Lawliss, Damien lead when the ball deflected off a Malaga City defend- Wenzel came home third, while Kirk Alexander, Cory Plummer, Kyle Houle, Kyle Robinson Newell, er into the net for an own goal. points leader Chris Buffone strug- James, Donnie Lashua, Cam Sontag, (DNS) Nathan Roy During the 26th minute, Lerech received a pass gled in tenth. Nathan Wenzel. 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June 10, 2021 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 17 Bay State Summer Games returning This Week in Rec WOBURN – The Bay State Games are pleased to an- Amanda Ingerson basketball courts, as well as our program open to 14-15 year olds, nounce that after the cancellation of all 2020 Summer Spec Day Camp, home base in the covered pavilion. which has produced many excel- Games events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, plans are Assistant Director Weekly themes include a beach lent counselors, as well as a few well underway to hold over two dozen sports at the 39th week, a water week, and compe- directors! annual Games this Summer. With summer approaching tition weeks, such as Superhero We look forward to seeing re- “The last live Bay State Games event was held on quickly that also means it is almost Squads and Color Clash! Our daily turning campers and meeting new March 1, 2020,” said Bay State Games Executive Direc- time for Spec Day Camp to start! program consists of both themed campers as well. It will be a fun- tor, Kevin Cummings. “For the past several months we Camp starts on Tuesday, July 6th. activities and options for camp- filled summer for all!!! have been monitoring state protocols and working with Not only is this a place for campers er choice. Campers this year will Notes: Enrollment is currently our venue partners with hope that we could host events to spend their days filled with fun, spend the majority of their time underway for all our summer pro- this summer. The recent updates by the EEA regarding but it also a place where staff can with their age groups and are al- grams. Enrollment for our Spec youth and adult amateur sport activities will allow us to learn new skills every day. While ways cared for and monitored by Pond Beach memberships opened proceed with many of our events. We are excited to be camp will be a bit different this our excellent staff to ensure safe- on May 4. Fall Falcon Football able to provide opportunities for athletes who have wait- year due to COVID, we are com- ty and security while having fun! (Gr. 3-8), Rec Soccer (Gr. Pre-K ed, in some cases for over a year, to participate in the mitted to ensuring that everyone We always try to remain flexible to – 8) and Field Hockey (Gr. 3-8) sports they love. will have a great summer, while meet the needs and interests of all registrations are being taken on- While many events will proceed, the athlete expe- still being safe. the children we serve. line at WilbrahamRec.com. Please rience and format may be different in 2021 as policies Camp runs for six, one-week Our counselors are typically visit WilbrahamRec.com for more will be implemented to ensure the safety of all athletes, sessions, and our program uti- college-aged, while junior coun- details on all our programs and to coaches, officials, and spectators. “We are working with lizes the great facilities at the selor opportunities are available register! event organizers, sport governing bodies, individual ven- Spec Pond Complex: Spec Pond for 16-18 year olds. We also have ues, local boards of health, and the Bay State Games Beach, Spray Park, athletic fields, an excellent counselor-in-training medical team to develop safety protocols for each event,” said Cummings. Protocols for each sport will be available on the Bay State Games website. The first live event to return will be Figure Skating on June 12 at the Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink in Boxbor- ough. Normally held in the Winter Games in the Berk- USDA to Measure Quarterly Bee Colony Loss shires, this event was postponed due to COVID-19. Over 340 skaters will participate under strict mask and social HARRISBURG, PA – In July, Extensions use the data to provide NASS safeguards the privacy of distancing guidelines. Showcase sport tryouts in base- the U.S. Department of Agricul- needed outreach and education and all respondents and publishes only ball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soc- ture’s National Agricultural Statis- State Departments and Agencies of aggregate data, ensuring that no in- cer, softball, and volleyball will take place at statewide tics Service (NASS) will be collect- Agriculture use the information to dividual operation or producer can venues throughout the month of June with competitions ing information about colony loss in set insurance values,” added Whet- be identified. held in July. After the cancellation of the 2020 Summer the honey industry throughout the stone. Survey results will be published Games, Bay State Games has also adjusted the eligibility United States. The Quarterly Colony In this survey, NASS asks partic- in the Honey Bee Colonies report to requirements to allow graduating seniors to compete in Loss survey will be conducted over ipants to answer a variety of ques- be released on August 2, 2021. These the showcase sports. In order to be eligible, the senior the period of June 2021 through July tions about their colonies. To ensure and all NASS reports are available must have either already competed in Bay State Games 2021. This survey collects informa- all survey participants have an op- online at www.nass.usda.gov/Publi- in the past or have been registered for the 2020 Summer tion about colony inventory and loss portunity to respond, NASS inter- cations/. For more information, call Games prior to its cancellation. All showcase sports, ex- from more than 400 producers with viewers will contact producers who the NASS Northeastern Regional cept baseball, may qualify for the team using this eligi- honey bee colonies in the Northeast- do not respond by mail or online to Field Office at (800) 498-1518. bility requirement. ern Region of the United States. conduct interviews. Many individual sports are also confirmed with events “The information from in archery, pickleball, shooting sports, weightlifting, and these surveys directly others. impacts our region’s bee- Plans are currently underway to confirm venues for keepers and honey pro- additional sports including swimming, track & field, bad- ducers,” said King Whet- minton, footgolf, fencing, and others. Discussions con- stone, regional director of tinue regarding high-risk sports, such as rugby, wrestling, the NASS Northeastern and judo. A decision on these events should be made Regional Field Office. shortly. “Beekeepers and produc- For more information on all sports in the 2021 Sum- ers can use the survey re- mer Games and links to online registration, go to www. sults when making busi- baystategames.org. For questions email info@baystategames.org or call 781-932-6555. ness plans and marketing decisions. Cooperative Springfield College to participate in humanities grant program SPRINGFIELD – Springfield College lege students and Springfield community has been selected as one of 24 Council of members. Independent Colleges (CIC) member in- “The Springfield College history fo- stitutions to participate in the second co- cuses especially on Black student activ- hort of its “Humanities Research for the ism and protest at the College in 1969-70 Public Good,” grant program, a national while also including anti-Vietnam War initiative to promote student research and demonstrations and protests against cen- public engagement at private colleges and sorship of the college newspaper,” said universities while showcasing the rich ar- Delahanty. “Using documents from the CLUES ACROSS 33. Distinctive practices 2. Replace the interior 27. Comments to the chival, library, and museum collections College’s archives and a growing oral 1. Most courageous 34. Motor vehicles of audience held by the selected institutions. history collection, the Springfield College 8. Insurance giant 35. Electrodes 3. Not awake 28. Tears down Each participating institution will re- grant project team will explore how activ- 13. Small trace left 38. Polish river 4. Roman numeral 7 29. Gifts for the poor ceive $10,000 to support a year-long un- ism and protests on campus intersected behind 39. Human feet 5. Sun up in New York 30. More painful dergraduate research project that draws with local campaigns led by the National 14. In a way, signals 40. Make very hot 6. Institute legal pro- 32. Good friend on institutional collections to address a Association for the Advancement of Col- 15. The same letter 44. Toppin and Kenobi ceedings against 34. Lying in the same topic of interest to the local communi- ored People, Congress of Racial Equality, or sound at the are two 7. Bugs homeowners plane ty. Each college will collaborate with a and Welfare Rights Organization.” beginning 45. Blackbird don’t want 35. Line in a polygon community-based partner organization to As part of the Springfield College 19. The Great Lakes 46. One point west of 8. Maltese-Italian 36. Clouds of gas and share the results of student research with participation, student researchers will im- State due south composer dust community members through public pro- merse themselves in the Springfield Col- 20. Engage in a contest 47. Large beer 9. Very long period of 37. Norse god grams, including exhibits, presentations, lege Archives and Special Collections for 21. Drinks served to 48. Third stomachs time 38. Health care pro podcasts, and documentaries. much of the academic year, and also work celebrate a birth 49. Rare Korean family 10. Touchdown 40. Close tightly The Springfield College grant project with staff at the Lyman & Merrie Wood (Spanish) name 11. Agents of downfall 41. One’s holdings team will consist of Associate Professor Museum of Springfield History located in 22. Manpower 50. Hectoliter 12. Complacently or 42. Became less intense of History Ian Delahanty, College Archi- downtown Springfield. To conclude the 23. Undivided 51. Aquatic invertebrate inanely foolish 43. Wilco frontman vist Jeffrey Monseau, and Vice President project, the research team will create a 24. Strong, magnetic 55. Where we live 16. Argentina capital 45. Woman (French) for Communications and External Af- new exhibit that will be on display at the metal 57. Poked holes in Buenos __ 48. Expresses delight fairs Steve Roulier. The trio will oversee museum. 25. People of Tanzania 58. Partner to ways 17. County in New 51. TV channel (abbr.) a group of student researchers during the “Part of that exhibit will draw from 26. Sorts 59. __ Ann Mexico 52. Beverage 2021-22 academic year that will focus on their interviews with veteran activists 30. Cop car accessory 18. An electrically 53. Unit of work or the shared history of activism and protest from Springfield College, who recent- 31. Trade CLUES DOWN charged atom energy during the late-1960s, both at Springfield ly formed the Legacy Alumni of Color 32. Sullen and ill-tem- 1. Expressions of 22. New Zealand conifer 54. Cleaning accessory College and within the city of Springfield, group, as well as Springfield activists who pered approval 25. Type of brandy 56. Dorm worker and demonstrate how those connections can inform present-day Springfield Col- Please see COLLEGE, page 19 Page 18 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES June 10, 2021

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led or took part in campaigns against racial PUBLIC NOTICE inequality and the Vietnam War,” added Commonwealth of that: Erin E. Cullen of UNSUPERVISED Delahanty. Massachusetts Northampton, MA b e ADMINISTRATION “To launch the The Trial Court appointed as Personal Rep UNDER THE new exhibit at Hampden Probate and resenta tive(s) of said estate to MASSACHUSETTS the Lyman & Family Court serve Without Surety on the UNIFORM PROBATE Merrie Wood 50 State Street bond in an unsupervised CODE (MUPC) Museum, the Springfield, MA 01103 administration. A Personal Representati ve project team (413)748-7758 IMPORTANT NOTICE appointed under the Docket No. HD21P1007EA You have the right to MUPC in an unsupervised will organize Estate of: obtain a copy of the Petition administration is not required a symposium George Michael Cullen from the Petitioner or at the to file an inventory or annual in the spring Also known as: Court. You have a right to accounts with the Court. of 2022 that George Cullen, object to this proceeding. To Persons interested in the Humanities grant photo by Springfield College will bring to- George M. Cullen do so, you or your attorney estate are entitled to notice gether student The Springfield College grant project team will consist Date of Death: 02/20/2021 must file a written appear- regarding the administration researchers, of Associate Professor of History Ian Delahanty, right, CITATION ON ance and objection at this directly from the Personal members of the College Archivist Jeffrey Monseau, and Vice President for PETITION FOR Court before: 10:00 a.m. on Representative and may peti- Legacy Alum- Communications and External Affairs Steve Roulier. FORMAL the return day of tion the Court in any matter ni of Color ADJUDICATION 06/28/2021. relating to the estate, includ- Archivists. To all interested persons: This is NOT a hearing ing the distribution of assets group, and veterans of 1960s activism The CIC will host a virtual workshop A Petition for Formal date, but a deadline by which and expenses of administra- in Springfield, to reflect on how these for the new cohort of program partici- Probate of Will with you must file a written tion. interconnected histories might inform pants in June and July 2021. A highlight Appointment of Personal appearance and objection if WITNESS, Hon. contemporary campaigns for justice and of the workshop will be a keynote pan- Representative has been you object to this proceeding. Barbara M Hyland, First equality.” el featuring Valk and Modupe Labode, filed by Erin E. Cullen of If you fail to file a timely Justice of this Court. The Humanities Research for the curator for the division of cultural and Northampton, MA requesting written appearance and Date: May 28, 2021 Public Good grant is generously sup- community life at the Smithsonian Na- that the Court enter a formal objection followed by an affi- Rosemary A Saccomani ported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foun- tional Museum of American History. Decree and Order and for davit of objections within Register of Probate dation and has received a prestigious J. such other relief as requested thirty (30) days of the return 06/10/2021 For more information on the Humanities in the Petition. day, action may be taken Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Research for the Public Good initiative, The Petitioner requests without further notice to you. Award from the Society of American visit cic.edu/publichumanities.

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