TIGERS CLASS OF 1973

www.townreminder.turley.com

A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com

Serving the town of South Hadley

FREE

August 25, 2023

Vol. 54, No. 18

Seniors 2

Viewpoints 4

Sports 7

Classifieds 10

Public Notices 11

INDEX

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

By Kimberly Palmucci

townreminder@turley.com

SOUTH HADLEY – In

a recent community update,

Town Administrator Lisa Wong

discussed a Climate Resilience

Grant, a water infrastructure

tour, and more.

“South Hadley completed a

Community Resilience Build-

ing Report in May 2020,” Wong

released. “Since then, the Town

has been working on goals from

this report.”

The state has Municipal

Vulnerability (MVP) grants,

said Wong, to help municipal-

ities work towards these goals.

“The Town used an MVP

Action Grant to complete a

road stream crossing assess-

ment to better understand haz-

ard potential and are complet-

ing design plans for ecological

restoration to Titus Pond at the

uppermost part of the Buttery

Brook watershed [the town’s

most urban watershed],” Wong

shared, adding that South Had-

ley has recently been awarded

an MVP 2.0 grant “to focus

on addressing root causes of

social vulnerability by helping

the town convene a Core Team

to co-develop and implement a

project that will build commu-

nity resilience, with guaranteed

funding for implementation.”

In other news, the Massa-

chusetts Water Resources Au-

thority hosted a tour of its sys-

tem for member communities,

said Wong.

“Town leadership was able

to get a personalized tour of

South Hadley’s water infra-

structure to learn more about

the system and upcoming proj-

ects,” she released.

Additionally, Wong con-

gratulated Fire District #2 on

its recent Federal Homeland

Security Assistance to Fire-

ghters Grant in the amount of

$268,000.

“The funds will be used for

air lling stations and all new

self-contained breathing ap-

paratus. These grants are very

competitive,” Wong said.

A Leaping Well Nature

Trail earmark project was also

discussed.

“This project was included

in the state budget,” Wong said.

“The funds will be used to cre-

ate an accessible parking area

at the Mosier Street trail head

for the 0.66-mile footpath.”

TA talks grant funding, more

By Kimberly Palmucci

townreminder@turley.com

SOUTH HADLEY – The po-

lice department has recently wel-

comed two new members.

Ofcer Anthony Chonmany

and Ofcer Justin Dufault were

sworn in earlier this week, police

said.

“Ofcer Chonmany graduat-

ed from East Longmeadow High

School in 2014,” the police de-

partment shared in a statement

on social media. “Ofcer Chon-

many attended Springeld Col-

lege where he received his bach-

elor’s degree in criminal justice.”

“Ofcer Chonmany attended

the Western Mass. Police Acad-

emy and graduated on [March

17],” police released. “Ofcer

Dufault graduated from Spring-

eld Technical Community Col-

lege with his associate degree in

criminal justice.”

Police added that Ofcer Du-

fault attended and completed the

National Guard Police Academy

in Worcester, and is currently a

Sergeant in the Army National

Guard.

“We would like to thank the

Assistant Town Administrator,

and the Town Clerk who were

there for the swearing in,” the

police department shared. “Con-

gratulations and welcome to the

department.”

By Tina Lesniak

Correspondent

SOUTH HADLEY - The

town’s Fire District #2 has re-

cently been awarded a Federal

Homeland Security Assistance to

Fireghters Grant in the amount

of $268,000, funding that will be

used for an air-lling station and

all-new self-contained breathing

apparatus.

The self-contained breathing

apparatus is crucial to the re

department’s ability to ght res

effectively and the air-lling sta-

tion is necessary for the appara-

tus, according to various reports.

The Assistance to Fireght-

ers Grant (AFG) is a competitive

nationwide grant program. Of

the approximately 18,000 appli-

cations, the organization awards

only 200 grants for vehicles and

2,000 grants for equipment.

According to the grant-giv-

ing organization, the primary

goal is “to meet the reghting

and emergency response needs

of re departments and non-af-

liated emergency medical ser-

vice organizations.”

The grants have been offered

since 2001 and help departments

obtain many critical components

of reghting, such as equip-

ment, protective gear, vehicles,

and training. Generally, appli-

cations are due in the fall and

awards are announced in August

of the following year.

As of press time, FEMA

has made 1,698 awards totaling

$255.7 million.

Police dept. welcomes

two new members

Courtesy Photo, South Hadley

Police Department

Ofﬁcer Justin Dufault and

Ofﬁcer Anthony Chonmany

FD #2

receives

grant

funding

Ffty Yars Later:

TIGERS CLASS OF 1973TIGERS CLASS OF 1973

By Samuel GelinasBy Samuel Gelinas

CorrespondentCorrespondent

SOUTH HADLEY – The

high school’s Class of 1973

recently celebrated its 50th re-

union with memories, memora-

bilia, and nostalgia.

The event, held on August

19, began with lunch at The

Boathouse, followed by a charter

cruise on The Lady Bea with 70

classmates and their guests.

Ann Robillard Lukasik, class

treasurer, attended the event, as

well as Patty Kennedy, secre-

tary. Tom Stevens, who served

as the emcee, recognized former

class ofcers David Newton,

president—who was unable to

South Hadley’s Class of 1973

Please see REUNION, page 12

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 2 August 25, 2023

AMERICAN LEGION POST 325

22 Sycamore Street, Holyoke, MA

Find us on Facebook Paper City Post 325

Tuesday Nights •

6:30pm

Pitch Night

Wednesday 8/30 •

5pm

Smoked Cookout

First Come First Served

We would like to thank all

of our patrons, members,

families and friends

for all of your support.

See you in September.

God Bless!

September Starts

All of Our Fall Festivities

– Come and Join Us!

COMMUNITY FORUM #3

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

7-9 PM

South Hadley Senior Center

45 Dayton Street

Come explore strategies for creating new housing in your community

for people of all incomes, ages, and abilities.

DRAFT Housing Production Plan -- www.shhousingplan.org

Hard copies -- South Hadley Public Library, Senior Center & Town Hall

Comments & Questions: acapra@southhadleyma.gov| (413) 538-5030 x6128

Seniors

By Samuel Gelinas

Correspondent

SOUTH HADLEY –

Throughout the month of Sep-

tember, the town’s Council on

Aging will celebrate National

Senior Center Month by offering

a diverse catalog of new and spe-

cial programming to residents

and visitors.

Programming for the month,

which boasts the 2023 theme

“Discover Yours,” will include

a range of activities, including

artwork, introductory lessons in

Spanish, tness classes, educa-

tion on medical marijuana, and

more.

Consistent with the month’s

theme, the Council on Aging

(COA) invites guests to “discov-

er unique interests, talents, and

aspirations.”

Sandy Farnsworth, activities

coordinator for the South Hadley

COA, said that the month is “an

opportunity for the communi-

ty to learn what a senior center

does.”

“The aging community is

not a monolith, but rather a col-

lection of people with different

abilities, life experiences, po-

litical and social outlooks, and

interests—and the South Hadley

COA strives to offer something

for everybody in this diverse

community of people and view-

points,” Farnsworth said.

There are more than 20

scheduled programs and activi-

ties, including:

Beginner/Intermediate

Spanish: Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

and 3:30 p.m.

Sustainable Fashion: Be-

ginning Tuesday, September 12,

at 3:30 p.m.

LGBTQ+ Coffee/Social

hour: Monthly group meeting

on Thursday, September 21, at

10:30 a.m.

Town Clerk Ofce Hours:

Friday, September 22, at 11 a.m.

Uplifting Karaoke: Wednes-

days, September 6 and 20, at 1

p.m.

Art Instructors Spotlight:

September 4-8, all day

Top Apps for Seniors:

Thursday, September 7, at 1 p.m.

Support Services and Shine

Night: Tuesday, September 12,

at 4 p.m.

Exercise Extravaganza! Tues-

day, September 19, at 10 a.m.

Cornhole Competition with

staff of the COA: Friday, Sep-

tember 29, at 9:30 a.m.

Trivia with the Staff of the

COA: Tuesday, September 26,

at 3 p.m.

Special events to be present-

ed in September include:

Medical Cannabis for Se-

niors: Tuesday, September 5, at

5 p.m.

Tropical Escape Party:

Wednesday, September. 13, from

noon – 2 p.m.

Breakfast by Billy: Friday,

September 15, at 8:30 a.m.

Ice Cream Social and Mov-

ie with Boomer: Monday, Sep-

tember 18, at 1 p.m.

Beeyonder, Live Tour:

Tuesday, September 19, at 5 p.m.

Core Estate Planning: Tues-

day, September 19, at 5:30 p.m.

Sexuality and Aging: Tues-

day, September 26, at 5:30 p.m.

Birthday/Anniversary Party

with Tom and Steve: Wednesday,

September 27, at 2 p.m.

Throughout the month, the

COA will also be parking their

van at several locations in town

and giving out munchkins and

coffee on the days and times

listed below; transportation of-

fered through the COA is free of

charge.

Wednesday, September 6, at

1:15 p.m., Newton Manor park-

ing lot

Monday, September 11, at

1:15 p.m., Lathrop Village park-

ing lot

Wednesday, September 20, at

1:15 p.m., Hubert Place; 2 p.m.,

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

parking lot

Additionally, the COA will

be collecting donations for those

impacted by the wildres in Ha-

waii; as of press time, a recipient

charity had not yet been deter-

mined.

For more information, call

the COA at 413-538-5030 or vis-

it 45 Dayton Street.

September is ‘National Senior Center Month’

SOUTH HADLEY – The

town’s Council on Aging has an-

nounced that—with mixed emo-

tions—it says goodbye to Exec-

utive Director Leslie Hennessey,

who will begin a new chapter at

UMass.

“Leslie joined the [South

Hadley Council on Aging] in

2016. She saw this organization

through the building of a beau-

tiful and state-of-the-art build-

ing and COVID,” the COA re-

leased. “Two hugely challenging

events.”

The COA added that she will

begin “a new stage of her life at

UMass.”

“Leslie has been supportive

and a voice for her staff and the

seniors of this community,” the

COA added. “We wish her well

and hope she returns to visit.”

In other news, the Senior

Center has announced several

upcoming events:

Flower Arranging

Monday, August 28

at 1:30 p.m.

Join Denise from the Spring-

eld Garden Club to make beau-

tiful arrangements with sunow-

ers. The class is limited to 10

participants; cost is $10.

SHINE Counselor

Tuesday, August 29

Sue LaMastro, certied

SHINE counselor, will be avail-

able by appointment for ques-

tions about Medicare and turn-

ing 65. Please call the Welcome

Desk to arrange an appointment.

Big Y Shopping

Tuesday, August 29,

at 11:30 a.m.

The Senior Center will do the

driving. Call the Welcome Desk

and add your name to the list.

Summer Concert

Tuesday, August 29, at 5 p.m.

Get ready to kick up your

heels with an evening of country

music. Wild Bill and the Flying

Sparke is a roots rocking coun-

try band based in Northamp-

ton, “one of the area’s most es-

tablished and beloved musical

groups,” the COA released, ap-

pealing to a wide range of listen-

ers.

Practice your moves before

the show with country two-step

lessons from 3-4 p.m. and line

dance lessons from 4-5 p.m. This

event is sponsored in part by the

Arbors at Chicopee.

Tech Time with Sandy

Wednesday, August 30

at 10 a.m.

Sandy, the COA’s technology

wizard, will answer questions.

Examples of things she can

help with include setting up an

iPhone, iPad, Tablet, or laptop.

Call the Welcome Desk and set

up an appointment.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Wednesday, August 30

at 1 p.m.

Ann Andras, social service

coordinator, will be at Neighbors

Helping Neighbors, behind the

Methodist Church. “Stop by,”

the COA released.

Intro to Pastel Painting

Thursday, August 31

Join Donna Roy, a juried

member the Pastel Society of

America and exhibitor, as she

instructs this series. The series

includes education, demo, tech-

nique development, and project

work.

COA says goodbye to executive director

SOUTH HADLEY - On

Saturday, September 9, the

town’s Conservation Commis-

sion, in partnership with the

Hampshire Bird Club, is invit-

ing the public to investigate the

birds living, ying, and feeding

along and below South Hadley

Falls.

No birding experience nec-

essary, a press statement reads.

“First-timers and begin-

ner birders are encouraged to

attend. Many local residents

made their way to see the Falls

during the great July rains that

brought very high waters thun-

dering over the dam,” event

organizers shared. “Since then,

the waters have returned to near

normal depths and many of the

usual birds who reside there are

back in the waters.”

The group will meet at 8

a.m. at the entrance to Texon

Mill Park, adjacent to the South

Hadley Public Library parking

lot on Main Street. The concrete

walkway is handicap accessible

and leads to a viewing area of

the dam and the waters below,

the press statement reads.

“Hampshire Bird Club

(HBC) members will assist

participants with guidance and

viewing equipment [binocu-

lars and scopes] in order to see

birds ying, as well as resting

on the water and rocks below

the dam.”

The walk will end at 10

a.m.; participants may regis-

ter at the following link: bit.

ly/2023bfe

Additionally, from 7-8 p.m.

on Tuesday, September 5, the

HBC will hold an “optional,

yet informative” online talk and

discussion on Zoom.

Attend at the following link:

bit.ly/sep5bfe

“The talk will acquaint

those planning to attend the

Saturday walk with some of the

birds they might see, such as

herons and bald eagles,” event

organizers added. “It will also

review what other items they

might bring, such as sturdy

shoes and weather appropriate

clothing. Participants will have

a chance to ask any questions

they might have.”

‘Birding for Everyone’ talk,

walk in South Hadley Falls

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 3August 25, 2023

South Hadley Fire District No. 1

SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING

Monday, August 28, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

to be held at

Fire District No. 1 Fire Station

144 Newton Street

South Hadley, MA 01075

A PRAYER

TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Holy Spirit, You who made me see

everything and showed me the way

to reach my ideal. You, who gave

me the divine gift to forgive and

forget the wrong that is done to me

and you, who are in all instances

of my life with me. I, in this short

dialogue want to thank you for

everything and confirm once more

that I never want to be separated

from you no matter how great the

material desire may be. I want to

be with you and my loved ones in

your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank

you for your love towards me and

my loved ones. Persons must

pray the prayer three consecutive

days without asking your wish.

After third day wish will be grant-

ed no matter how difficult it may

be. Then promise to publish this

dialogue as soon as this favor is

granted. I will never stop trusting

God and His power.

D.D.

May The Sacred Heart of Jesus

be adored, glorified, loved and

preserved throughout the world

now, and forever. Sacred Heart of

Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker

of miracles, Helper of the Hopeless,

pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times

a day. By the 8th day your prayer

will be answered. It has never been

known to fail. Publication must be

promised.

Thank you St. Jude, for granting

my petition.

ST. JUDE’S

NOVENA

D.D.

South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY - Resi-

dents are invited to stop by the

town’s public library for sever-

al events this month, as well as

books, movies, programs, tech-

nology, online resources, and

more.

Plus, it’s all free with a li-

brary card, the South Hadley

Public Library released.

ADULT PROGRAMS

Tuesday Night Knitting

Group

Tuesdays from 6-8 p.m.

Join the library’s Tuesday

Night Knitters for some quali-

ty knitting and crocheting time.

All skill levels are welcome.

The group meets on the second

oor in the Mandrachia Quiet

Study Room, but may move to

a larger meeting room when

available.

Virtual Author Talk

(register online)

Wednesday, August 30, at 2

p.m. – “A Year Inside College

Admissions” by Jeff Selingo

TEEN PROGRAMS

(for ages 11-high school)

Teen Takeaways

Teens may sign-up once and

receive a new “Takeaway” ev-

ery month, a craft with all sup-

plies and directions provided,

as well as some other goodies in

each bag. No monthly meetings

or online meetings. Craft on

your own time with no pressure

or stress. This month’s Teen

Takeaway features origami.



KIDS’ PROGRAMS

Reading Buddies

with Duchess & Gwen

Duchess the Yorkshire terri-

er is a reading therapy dog from

Bright Spot Therapy Dogs.Kids

in kindergarten and above can

schedule a 15-minute time slot

to read to one of them.Duchess

will appear onMonday, August

28, from 6-7 p.m. Pre-regis-

tration is required. Parents or

caretakers can sign their chil-

dren up by calling the library at

413-538-5045 or stopping into

the library.If all time slots are

lled, feel free to give informa-

tion for future visits.

Plains Elementary School -

Guest Reader Storytime

Every Thursday morning

at 10:30 a.m. in the summer,

the library will host a different

Plains Elementary School edu-

cator.

“We’ve been offering this

for over 20 years as a way for

incoming Plains students to get

to know the staff or for former

students to visit with a favorite

educator,” the library released.

The story times are held

on the library lawn, if weather

permits.Play time will immedi-

ately follow the story time.Par-

ents also have an opportunity to

speak with the Plains staff.

Story Time & Rhyme Time

Families are invited to Sto-

ry Time every Monday and

Thursday (with Plains School

guest readers) at 10:30 a.m.for

an assortment of picture books

followed by an age-appropriate

craft or other fun activity. While

geared for birth to age ve, the

library welcomes older children

to participate if desired. Join in

the Storytime/Craft Room.

The youngest patrons and

their grownups are encouraged

to come to Rhyme Time ev-

ery Tuesday morning at 10:30

a.m. Participants can sing and

dance during this interactive

music-based program. Children

from birth through six will en-

joy this fun activity. Depending

on the weather, Rhyme Time

takes place outdoors or in the

Community Meeting Room.

CFCE Wednesday Playgroup

Wednesday mornings at

10:30a.m., Dana from the Co-

ordinated Family Community

Engagement Program will pres-

ent a fun-lled program with

stories, games, circle time, mu-

sic, and more for children from

birth to ve. Older siblings are

always welcome to attend, too.

South Hadley Public Library’s August events

Input sought on

potential Senior

Tax Work-Off

Program

SOUTH HADLEY – The

town, as well as the South Had-

ley Senior Center, are seeking

input from residents on a poten-

tial Senior Tax Work- Off Pro-

gram.

South Hadley Town Meeting

has not adopted Mass General

Law Chapter 59, Section 5k to

allow for such a program yet,

according to a town statement.

“The program would potential-

ly appear on a fall special town

meeting or 2024 South Hadley

annual town meeting warrant,”

the town released.

The program, if approved

by South Hadley Town Meet-

ing members, would allow in-

come-eligible seniors to earn up

to a $1,500 abatement off their

property taxes in exchange for

volunteering in municipal de-

partments and entities. The po-

tential program would be open

to seniors aged 60 and older,

who own property in and pay

real estate taxes to the town of

South Hadley.

Residents can send feedback

on whether the town should

move forward with a Senior Tax

Work-Off Program to select-

[email protected]v.

Updated COVID-19

vaccines available

next month

SOUTH HADLEY – In a re-

cent community update, Town

Administrator Lisa Wong re-

leased information regarding the

updated COVID-19 vaccines.

The vaccines are “expect-

ed to be available at the end of

September,” Wong said, and are

awaiting approval from the Food

and Drug Administration and the

Centers for Disease Control and

Prevention.

“Moderna, Pzer and Nov-

avax will have [a] shot that will

be available for almost all ages,”

Wong released.

Once approved, the recom-

mendations regarding use will be

released.

Learn more mass.gov/

covid-19-updatesand-informa-

tion.

SOUTH HADLEY - The

South Hadley Chorale has an-

nounced the appointment of

Anita Anderson Cooper as its

interim conductor for the 2023-

2024 season.

According to a press state-

ment, she is a member of the

faculty at Paul Baird Middle

School in Ludlow. She con-

ducts two choirs, teaches cours-

es in general music, drama, pia-

no, and ukulele/guitar. She also

directs, produces, and accom-

panies the annual talent show

and leads the singer/songwrit-

ing club.

Ms. Anderson Cooper re-

ceived degrees from Westmin-

ster College, Boston University,

and Delta State University. She

has worked as a professional

musician, conductor, and per-

former, as well as taught classes

at the Manhattan School of Mu-

sic in New York City and Smith

College. She is a frequent

soloist and guest conductor

throughout New England and

has premiered many new vocal

compositions, including Willis

Bridegam’s Robert Frost cycle

and seven Emily Dickinson set-

tings performed for the re-ded-

ication of the Emily Dickinson

Museum in Amherst, the press

statement reads.

“She has received four Na-

tional Endowment for the Hu-

manities grants, including

time to study Mozart’s music

in Vienna, Austria, and the

Blues, Gospel and Spirituals

in the Mississippi Delta, and

Voting/Civil Rights in Selma

and Montgomery, Ala. She

completed her rst program

ofcomposed songs,‘Snapshots

of Civil Rights,’ in 2019, and

her song cycle of the poet Dr.

Gloria House [Aneb Kgostisile]

was premiered in July 2022 at

the Sevenars Music Festival.”

More of her original music

is available on the YouTube

channel “Anita Anderson Coo-

per Music,” the South Hadley

Chorale released.

“Her many choral ensembles

have won MICA Gold Medals,

and her Amherst Chorale and

Hurricane Singers won the

WGBY television series ‘To-

gether in Song’ four years

straight. WGBY produced an

Emmy nominated special, ‘We

Sang to the Top,’ about her

work with the ensemble.”

Ms. Anderson Cooper lives

in Amherst with photographer

David Hillerby, her son, Patrik,

and their dog, Joey.

She joins the Chorale for its

39th season; the program will

feature the John Rutter edition

of Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem,”

plus Paul Basler’s“Missa Ken-

ya”and smaller pieces to be an-

nounced.

Rehearsals will begin on

Wednesday, October 11, from

7-9 p.m. at All Saints’ Epis-

copal Church, 7 Woodbridge

Street, South Hadley, and will

continue until the concert on

March 24, 2024.

The South Hadley Chorale

is made up of 50 singers from

17 communities. All interest-

ed singers are invited to join.

There are no auditions, the

group shared; most singers,

however, have had some choral

experience.

For more information, vis-

itnsouthhadleychorale.org or

call 413-533-3833.

Courtesy Photo

Anita Anderson Cooper

South Hadley Chorale welcomes interim conductor

please recycle this newspaper

NEWS BRIEFS

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 4 August 25, 2023

Opinion

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

TEAM

SOCIAL MEDIA

@ Town Reminder

WEB

www.townreminder.turley.com

The Town Reminder is published every

Friday by Turley Publications, Inc.,

24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. 01069.

Telephone (413) 283-8393,

Fax (413) 289-1977.

PATRICK H. TURLEY

CEO

KEITH TURLEY

President

DEANNA SLOAT

Graphics Manager

ADVERTISING SALES

Maureen

McGarrett Hall

mmcgarrett

@turley.com

EDITORIAL

townreminder@turley.com

www.turley.com

Turley Publications, Inc. cannot assume

liability for the loss of photographs

or other materials submitted for

publication. Materials will not be

returned except upon specific request

when submitted.

SPORTS EDITOR

Greg Scibelli

sports@turley.com

Letters to the Edi-

tor have a maximum of

350 words. We require

writers to include their

name, address and

phone number in order

for our ofce to au-

thenticate authorship

prior to publication.

Addresses and phone

numbers are not pub-

lished.

Unsigned or anon-

ymous letters will

NOT be published.

We reserve the

right to edit or with-

hold any submissions.

Libelous, unsubstanti-

ated allegations, per-

sonal attacks or def-

amation of character

are not allowed. Dead-

line for submissions is

Wednesday at noon.

Please email (pre-

ferred) letters to town-

reminder@turley.com.

Mailed letters can be

sent to Town Remind-

er, 24 Water Street,

Palmer, MA 01069.

GUEST COLUMN

OPINION PAGE/

LETTERS

POLICY

Please see GARDEN, page 5

By Suzanne Yerdon Lewandowski, M.Ed.

30 years sober, 28 years without smoking,

24 years eating disorder free

Recovery from addiction is hard. Very

hard!

I thought I’d be different

when I rst emerged from

treatment. The alcohol was

out of my system, and I felt

great.

I didn’t need therapy or

groups. Not me!

Just let me go on with my life. I relapsed

the very next day—just needed enough vod-

ka to take off the edge. I needed that relief

every day until I returned to detox two years

later.

A few days out—relapse again. A year

later, after a 12-hour black-out, I knew I had

to change.

Addictions break up families, wreak

havoc on nances, traumatize children, and

create homelessness, joblessness, and often

court-ordered restrictions.

The stress in early recovery is intense.

There are so many things over which you

have no control and overwhelming feelings

can send you into relapse.

It is important to focus on what you can

do, that very minute, when intense cravings

invade your mind.

I now have the luxury of looking back

on my long and complicated journey. There

are simple, yet interconnected suggestions

which can be done on a moment’s notice

while awaiting resolution of the “big stuff,”

such as regaining a license, nding a job,

paying off nes, etc.

They will provide a sense of accomplish-

ment that is vital in early recovery.

1. Sleep is essential in early recovery, es-

pecially during withdrawal, so the brain and

body can begin to repair the disrupted cir-

cuitry. Going to bed at the same time every

night will help you set a routine.

2. Eat a healthy diet and stay hydrated;

both physical and mental health improve

from a balanced diet.

3. Add exercise into your schedule to re-

lease endorphins and reduce stress. Move-

ment also helps reshape your brain by de-

creasing anxiety, improving mood, and

increasing quality sleep.

4. Take a hike and improve cardio-respi-

ratory tness. Additionally, creative juices

ow more freely, and brainpower increases.

Walking or hiking on uneven terrain will

improve your balance. Scents, sounds, and

sights of nature have a calming effect on the

mind.

5. Build connections with others to re-

duce loneliness and isolation. Having a

support system, such as sober friends, coun-

selling, and attending peer recovery support

meetings such as AA, SMART (Self-Man-

agement and Recovery Training) Recov-

ery, Refuge Recovery, and

a range of other peer-led

meeting options will reduce

chances of relapse.

6. Rediscover past inter-

ests or create new passions.

Hobbies improve emotion-

al wellness by relieving stress and reducing

emotional triggers.

Speaking of routine, create one. Get up

at the same time every morning, even if you

are not working. Move! Stretch. Eat break-

fast. Take a walk.

Recommendations one through four

within the rst hour or two. Then ll in your

day making connections and going to meet-

ings.

These tips can help keep you even-keel

through this challenging journey of absti-

nence. For me however, sobriety truly pro-

gressed into sustainable recovery when I

integrated #6 into daily life—rediscovered

past interests.

My nal sobriety came in the garden.

Despite almost three decades of addic-

tion, my athletic ability, creativity, and love

for the outdoors had never left me; these be-

came the building blocks for my new foun-

dation. As I faced life on life’s terms, I lled

in pieces one day at a time.

The picture of my future puzzle was

evolving. Within six years I had become

strong enough to quit smoking and end the

eating disorder.

Years later, I found my recovery so aptly

encapsulated by Marilyn Barrett, author of

“Creating Eden: The Garden as a Healing

Place.”

Come into the garden with me. Don’t

worry about not knowing your way—your

heart remembers, even if your head has for-

gotten.

When you were small and rst had time

to create your dreams, you were at one with

the earth you played in and with each leaf,

bird, and cloud you saw. This is the garden

to which I invite you to return.

Imagine a place to which you can bring

stress, sorrow, loneliness, and confusion and

from which you can leave with a sense of

resolution, understanding, and calm. Imag-

ine a place where you can express your own

unique nature, create beauty, grow pure

The simple things I did every

day to keep me sober

Midsummer questions

for the Garden Lady

arie, who gardens in Wheelwright, has

harvested her potatoes and she’s a lit-

tle upset with the outcome.

“The potatoes have raised, warty areas all

over them. In other places they are pitted. Is

my soil infected with some type of disease or

is there an insect that is causing these imper-

fections?”

My guess would be that you are ghting the

scab fungus. It is most prevalent in soils that

contain lots of decaying organic matter and re-

main wet for a considerable amount of time.

With all of the rain we had this summer

there are many gardeners in the same boat, pun

intended!

Although the fungus can remain in the soil

for years, it is most active when the pH is be-

tween 5.7-7.5. With this in mind, rotate your

potato crop from year to year.

Also, do not lime or apply wood ashes to

the soil where potatoes are to be planted. If you

amend the soil with compost or manure, be sure

it is well-rotted.

Select seed potatoes that are certied dis-

ease-free and choose varieties that are resistant

to the disease. Thicker skinned russet types as

well as those with reddish brown skin seem to

suffer the least amount of damage.

Check out the Moose Tuber section in the

Fedco Seeds catalog (www.fedcoseeds.com) for

a resistant variety that suits you.

Karen reads the column from her Brimeld

home. She takes great pride in her new ower

gardens!

“Some of my annual owers are starting to

look a little beyond hope. Should I pull out my

snapdragons, bachelor’s buttons and calendu-

las or will they rebound?”

All of the owers you mention are cool lov-

ing annuals. By the heat of midsummer, they are

looking tired.

There are a few things that you can do now

to help the plant send out more owers once the

weather cools in early autumn.

First, deadhead spent owers regularly. Lots

of times this action will encourage the plant to

initiate new growth from the base.

If it does, cut it back to that point and apply

liquid fertilizer. In no time at all you should be

delighted with a burst of new blooms.

Of the three that you mention, you will get

the best response from calendula and snapdrag-

on. I like to leave these in place and work my

fall mums and kale around them.

It is time to harvest carrots from Lisa’s veg-

etable garden and she’s a little concerned that

many of them are forked or bumpy.

“What causes this phenomenon?”

Forked, bumpy or otherwise deformed car-

rots are likely the result of your soil type. Is it

heavy clay or does is have lots of rocks in it?

Carrots prefer loose, well-drained soil, that

way their roots can grow straight down. What

likely happened in your garden is that the car-

rots split to avoid a stone.

Before planting your seeds next spring, re-

move rocks and if necessary, sift the soil. You

can also try growing carrots in a raised bed

lled with screened loam or special raised bed

soil mixes.

Overcrowded conditions can also cause

roots to fork, so be sure you thin your seedlings

carefully to about a thumb’s width apart.

Overwatering can also cause forking. This

year we didn’t have control over much of that!!

One other suggestion: don’t apply fresh

manure to your seed bed - it too can cause the

problem you speak of. Instead, add plenty of or-

ganic matter it the form of nished compost if

you would like to increase your soil’s fertility.

Visit us at

www.

turley

.com

the

Robert McQuai

b

QUABOAG HILLS

SUBSTANCE USE ALLIANCE:

ADDICTION RECOVERY

Please see RECOVERY, page 5

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 5August 25, 2023

South Hadley

CLUES ACROSS

1. Russian painter

6. Very fast jet

9. Phillipine municipality

13. Intestinal

14. Small freshwater

ﬁsh

15. Algerian coastal city

16. Vomit

17. Famed astronomer

18. Ghanaian currency

19. Improved the

condition of

21. Int’l association of

interpreters

22. Infections

23. Dish made with

lentils

24. Thou

25. Former CIA

28. Unit used to

compare power

levels

29. Members of Pueblo

people

31. Myanmar monetary

units

33. Polished

36. Signed a contract

38. Nothing

39. Once-ubiquitous

department store

41. Neural structures

44. Thick piece of

something

45. Slang for trucks with

trailers

46. Longing

48. Senior ofﬁcer

49. Levels of frequency

51. Bird’s beak

52. Move rapidly

downwards

54. Koran chapters

56. Streteches out

60. Top of the human

body

61. A Chinese temple

and Indian town

are two

62. Fertility god

63. Sea eagle

64. Dry

65. Zodiac sign

66. “Horizon Call of the

Mountain” character

67. Have the ability to

68. Take somewhere

CLUES DOWN

1. “Iron Man” actress

Leslie

2. Wings

3. Adjust the spacing

4. They’re usually locked

5. Atomic #43

6. Wise individuals

7. Horse mackerel

8. Pearl Jam’s debut

album

9. Conﬁnes

10. Colorless crystalline

compound

11. Unsatisfactorily

12. Plant of the parsley

family

14. Determines time

17. Causes the birth of

20. Small ornament on a

watch chain

21. Richly decorated cloth

tapestry

23. Vito Corleone was one

25. Igbo musical

instrument

26. Put in harmony

27. Japanese alcoholic

drinks

29. Tinseltown

30. Closes tightly

32. Songs sung to one’s

lover

34. One thousandth of

an inch

35. Small drink of

whiskey

37. Political divisions in

ancient Greece

40. Helps little ﬁrms

42. Baby’s eating

accessory

43. Very long periods of

time

47. Small block of wood

49. Town in Surrey,

England

50. Enquiry

52. Murdered

53. Bura-__: Chadic

language

55. Crater on Mars

56. Mammal genus

57. Sock

58. Make

59. Stony waste matter

61. Partner to cheese

65. Pound

Test results could initiate some re-

visions to our fertilization and liming

routine this fall, preparing the way for a

healthier, more productive garden next

spring and summer, and maybe even a

few more peppers for Genevieve to enjoy!

Roberta McQuaid graduated from

the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at

the University of Massachusetts. For 31

years she has held the position of staff

horticulturist at Old Sturbridge Village.

She enjoys growing food as well as ow-

ers. Have a question for her? Email it to

pouimette@turley.com with “Gardening

Question” in the subject line.

GARDEN from page 4

food, and gain control over your life.

In my life, the garden has been such

a place.

Marilyn so aptly wrote that the gar-

den is a place for “clearing away anger,

confusion, and pain, the trash of the past.”

She added this clearing “is a prerequisite

to achieving inner peace, balance and har-

mony” and people “must sort through the

emotional rubble of the past they have in-

herited, and they must get to the roots of

attitudes and behavior patterns that have

stunted their growth.”

Now is a great time for being outside

to deal with “the trash of the past” by

remembering your strengths, creating a

mindful place, and building resilience for

your recovery journey. Try interweaving

the different therapies (see below) into

your puzzle when you feel stuck or rest-

less.

Volunteering is another way to experi-

ence different options while learning new

skills! This is how I found that special

spark ignited new passions and a life that

surpassed any dreams.

Animal-Assisted Therapy has been

shown to reduce feelings of depression,

anxiety, aggression, loneliness, while in-

creasing a sense of calm and unconditional

affection. Caring for an animal helps with

feelings of purpose and responsibility.

Art therapy helps patients express their

emotions, improve self-esteem, manage

addictions, relieve stress, improve symp-

toms of anxiety and depression and cope

with recovery.

Horticultural therapy helps improve

memory, cognitive abilities, task initia-

tion, language skills, and socialization.

Music helps in addiction recovery in

many ways; it boosts motivation, con-

dence, and self-expression while reduc-

ing physical pain and stress. Additional-

ly, music helps with the emotional pain

of past trauma when releasing repressed

emotions that arise in sobriety.

The Quaboag Hills Substance Use

Alliance, qhsua.org, is a regional coali-

tion serving local communities located

in Hampshire, Hampden, and Worcester

Counties—the towns of Barre, Belcher-

town, Brimeld, Brookeld, Hardwick,

Hubbardston, Holland, Monson, New

Braintree, North Brookeld, Oakham,

Palmer, Spencer, Wales, Ware, Warren,

and West Brookeld. Join them by going

to their Facebook page, facebook.com/

QHSUA, or website, qhsua.org.

If you or a loved one needs help for

substance abuse, call the statewide help-

line at 1-800-327-5050 (TTY: 1-800-439-

2370); the phoneline is open 24 hours a

day, seven days a week. You can also go

to the website at: hub.helplinema.org/

ndhelp.

RECOVERY from page 4

By Kimberly Palmucci

townreminder@turley.com

SOUTH HADLEY – The town is

gearing up for its rst-ever “South by

South Hadley” festival, to be held in Oc-

tober.

The three-day event has been de-

scribed as “a showcase of local arts and

culture” and will be held Friday, October

6, through Sunday, October 8.

“[The] rst-ever South by South Had-

ley festival [is] a three-day cultural cele-

bration embracing the diverse talents and

offerings within and around the town,” a

press statement reads.

South by South Hadley is “a testament

to the creative spirit of our town, produced,

supported, and performed by numerous

local artists,” event organizers released.

“Generous grants from the Massachu-

setts Cultural Council, the Town of South

Hadley, the South Hadley Cultural Coun-

cil, and charitable contributions from

businesses and individuals, in partnership

with MASH [Music and Arts South Had-

ley], have made this event possible,” a

press statement reads.

The festival is seeking corporate spon-

sorships to supplement grants. The funds

will contribute to compensating artists

and promoting their work, event details

read.

The event will include live perfor-

mances, exhibitions, presentations, and

more at assorted public and commercial

venues around town, including the South

Hadley Town Common, South Hadley

Falls,churches, libraries, and a selection

of local restaurants.

“South by South Hadley will offer an

enriching experience for all,” event orga-

nizers shared.

South by South Hadley aims to “attract

residents from throughout the Pioneer

Valley, encouraging them to explore South

Hadley’s cultural and educational institu-

tions as well as its scenic outdoor spaces.”

“The event is a collaborative effort, guid-

ed by a passionate Steering Committee

representing the business, educational,

and cultural communities,” a press state-

ment reads.

Beyond celebration, South by South

Hadley aims to have a “lasting impact by

beneting small businesses and position-

ing the town as a cultural destination in

the region.”

South by South Hadley organizers

said the event is dedicated to inclusivity,

with all events free to the public. Attend-

ees have the option to make a donation to

support local art and artists.

“The festival is committed to acces-

sibility, ensuring that all venues hosting

events are disability-friendly,” event de-

tails read. “The event is made possible by

a dedicated group of volunteers.”

The Steering Committee and subcom-

mittees are donating their time and talents

to ensure the success of South by South

Hadley, event organizers shared.

“South by South Hadley promises to

be an enriching and unforgettable expe-

rience; a celebration of our cultural tap-

estry and a chance to showcase the talent

that makes South Hadley shine.”

For more information and sponsorship

opportunities, visit southhadleyarts.org.

Event organizers added that artists and

events will begin to be announced soon.

Inaugural ‘South by South Hadley Festival’ coming

REGION - Historic Deereld has an-

nounced its annual Fall Forum focused on

the Arts and Crafts Movement in Deereld

and America’s Northeast.

The forum will take place September

29- 30 in Deereld, and patrons can attend

virtually or in person. The keynote lecture,

“By Hammer and Hand: The Rise of Arts

and Crafts Metalwork,” will be given by

Jonathan Clancy, Director of Collections

and Preservation at The Stickley Museum

at Craftsman Farms. Other forum offer-

ings include optional demonstrations in

metalsmithing and bookbinding, a lecture

on notable Deereld artist Madeline Yale

Wynne, opportunities to tour the museum’s

historic houses and two Arts and Crafts

exhibits, and a number of other talks on

aspects of the Arts and Crafts movement.

“We are very much looking forward

to celebrating the rich history of the Arts

and Crafts movement here in Deereld

and the larger Northeastern region of the

United States,” said Dan Sousa, Assistant

Curator at Historic Deereld. “We have a

truly impressive group of presenters who

will share new research on a variety of top-

ics, from the Marblehead Pottery of Mar-

blehead, Massachusetts, to the Elverhoj

Arts and Crafts colony of Milton-on-Hud-

son, New York. We will also offer special

demonstrations by several local artists in

the areas of metalwork and bookbinding.”

To learn more about Historic Deereld,

visit the website,historic-deereld.org.

Historic Deerﬁeld to hold fall forum, history Sept. 29-30

By Kimberly Palmucci

townreminder@turley.com

SOUTH HADLEY – The town has

been engaging in a public outreach pro-

cess to update its Housing Production

Plan, last updated in 2016.

A third community forum will be

held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Septem-

ber 13, at the South Hadley Senior Cen-

ter, 45 Dayton Street.

Through the Housing Production

Plan (HPP) update process, the town

is seeking to open discussion and an-

alyze South Hadley’s current housing

stock and housing affordability rela-

tive to its population and demograph-

ics, according to a town statement.

“Your contribution is vital to the cre-

ation of a successful plan,” the town

released.

The town of South Hadley is de-

veloping the draft plan, according to

reports, in coordination with Outwith

Studio.

“It is anticipated that the draft will

be available to the public on August

28,” the town released. “The process

has been guided by an Advisory Com-

mittee, consisting of appointed com-

munity members, and will ultimately

be adopted by the Planning Board and

Selectboard following a public hearing

process after which it will receive State

review and approval.”

The HPP process is established by

the StateExecutive Ofce of Housing

and Livable Communities, formerly

theDepartment of Housing and Com-

munity Development, and seeks to

“demonstrate strategies to increase op-

portunities for affordable housing.”

For more information, visit shhous-

ingplan.org.

Residents invited

to upcoming

Housing Forum

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 6 August 25, 2023

We will pay you top dollar for your car

AND we will pick it up! Call us for a price!

651 Center St., Chicopee

CENTER STREET

AUTO PARTS OF

CHICOPEE, INC.

413-733-2778

centerstreetautoparts.com

• Top-Of-e-Line Auto Salvaging Services

• First-Rate Used Auto Parts

• Top-Grade Auto Body Parts

• Sell Your Old or Used Car to Us

“Serving all of Western Mass.”

$$$

Money on

the Spot

for All

Vehicles

Dickinson Farms & Greenhouse

Route 202, 309 East State St., Granby

413-467-3794

www.dickinsonsfarm.com

Mon.-Sat. 8am-7pm, Sun. 8am-6pm

Family Owned & Operated

Most Major Credit Cards Accepted • Sorry No Checks

Gift Certificates Available • Now Accepting EBT In Store

We regret due to

heavy crop losses

we will not have

pick your own

apples this

season.

Our Own Radishes, Leaf Lettuce, Pickles, Scallions, Squashes,

Yellow & Green Beans, Leaks, Carrots, Corn, Tomatoes

& Boxes of Canning Tomatoes, 5 & 10 Lb Onions

Local Vendors: Fresh Baked Goods, Kettle Corn, French Meat Pies,

Turkey Pies, Gibble Potato Chips, Fresh Polish Foods,

Belchertown Maple Syrup,

Variety of Local Maple Products, Caramel Corn Nuggets,

Cream Pies, Ice Cream Products & Soup Mixes

Potted

Ornamental

Grasses &

Mums

NOTICE

ERRORS: Each advertis-

er is requested to check

their advertisement the

first time it appears.

This paper will not be

responsible for more

than one corrected in-

sertion, nor will be li-

able for any error in

an advertisement to a

greater extent than the

cost of the space occu-

pied by the item in the

advertisement.

SOUTH HADLEY – Open-

ing in September, “Eliza Moser

Fine Art” will be an art studio

and gallery located on College

Street.

According to a press state-

ment, the new business will be

“a multifaceted space hosting

various art shows, classes, paint

nights, and more.”

The owner and namesake

of the gallery, Eliza Moser, is a

28-year-old artist originally from

Springeld.

“Eliza is a traditional-

ly-trained oil painter who honed

her skills at the Florence Acad-

emy of Art in Italy, from which

she graduated in 2016,” a press

statement reads. “Eliza’s work

can be categorized as part of the

‘Atelier Movement,’ a contem-

porary group of artists whose

technique focuses on reviv-

ing classical realist methods of

painting and drawing.”

In her art classes, Moser fo-

cuses on “passing on this knowl-

edge to her students, and giving

them hands-on skills that will

help them achieve their artistic

goals.”

As well as hosting classes,

the space will function as an art-

ist’s workspace. During the gal-

lery hours, people are welcome

to view not only the nished

works but witness the creative

process unfold.

“It is Eliza’s aim within the

new business to blur the lines

between art school, gallery, and

workspace, to inspire a greater

appreciation for art in the local

community.”

The grand opening of the

gallery is free and open to the

public; it will take place from

4-8 p.m. on Saturday, September

9, at 21 College Street, Suite #9,

South Hadley.

Those interested may also

Moser.com.

“Strawberries and Cream”

Art studio,

gallery to

open on

College

Street

Courtesy Photos, Eliza Moser

The owner and namesake of the gallery, Eliza Moser.

Granby

By Kimberly Palmucci

townreminder@turley.com

GRANBY – A resident has

recently been named as the new

community liaison of Louis &

Clark Pharmacy, an independent

pharmacy based in Springeld.

Samantha Panarese, of

Granby, resident joined the team

earlier this year as a certied

pharmacy technician, according

to a press statement.

“In the short time she has

been with us, Samantha has

shown a true passion and apti-

tude for providing exception-

al patient care,” said Dr. Kara

James, president,

Louis & Clark. “Her

new role as our com-

munity liaison will

allow her to leverage

these strengths to fur-

ther enhance the cus-

tomer experience.”

As community li-

aison, Panarese will

serve as the “prima-

ry contact in the on-

boarding department

for new and returning patients,”

the organization released. In ad-

dition to helping new patients

and caregivers transition to Lou-

is & Clark’s medication man-

agement pharma-

cy services, she

“guides patients

who have been

discharged from

hospitals, rehabil-

itation centers, or

skilled nursing fa-

cilities back to as-

sisted living facil-

ities, independent

living arrange-

ments, memory

care communities and/or group

home residences, ensuring

all their medication needs are

seamlessly met.”

“I’m very excited to take on

this new challenge,” saidPana-

rese, who completed the Phar-

macy Technician Program at

Holyoke Community College.

“We pride ourselves on pro-

viding medication management

solutions for our patients and

the care facilities we partner

with, and I look forward to serv-

ing as a trusted and reliable re-

source for them.”

The business released that it

provides “convenient, safe, and

reliable prescription solutions

to individuals, assisted living,

independent living, and memo-

ry care communities, and group

home residences since 1965.”

Samantha Panarese

Granby resident appointed as community liaison

Editor’s Note: The Granby

Police Department responded to

156 calls for the week of Aug. 11

through Aug. 17. Those arrest-

ed are presumed innocent until

proven guilty in a court of law.

The Granby Police Department

provides all information.

Sunday, Aug. 13

1:55 a.m. – While on patrol,

an ofcer observed a motor ve-

hicle traveling at a high rate of

speed. Radar conrmed that the

vehicle was traveling at 72MPH

in 40MPH zone. The vehicle was

stopped, and the operator was is-

sued a civil citation for speeding.

5:41 p.m. – A motorist re-

ported a two-car crash. Gran-

by Police and Fire responded.

There were no reported injuries

and responding ofcers complet-

ed an accident report.

Granby Police Log

Tuesday, Aug. 15

9:45 a.m. – A resident report-

ed that some items were stolen

from their home.

An ofcer responded and

completed an incident report.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

6:21 a.m. – A motorist re-

ported striking a deer with their

vehicle. The deer ran off into the

woods after the crash. An ofcer

responded and completed an ac-

cident report.

8:05 a.m. – A resident report-

ed that someone broke into their

vehicle overnight and stole some

of their belongings. An ofcer

responded and completed an in-

cident report.

4:43 p.m. – A resident came

to the station to report that they

were the victim of a scam. They

received a call from someone

claiming to work for Xnity who

stated their modem needed to be

repaired. An ofcer completed

an incident report.

Thursday, Aug. 17

8:38 p.m. – Several motor-

ists reported that a pickup truck

struck a utility pole. Granby

Police and Fire responded. The

operator was transported to the

hospital with minor injuries. Re-

sponding ofcers completed an

accident report.

Brass concert

on town green

upcoming

GRANBY – The Fanfare

Brass Ensemble will present a

music concert on Monday, Sep-

tember 11, on the town green.

The event will begin at 5:30

p.m.; in the case of rain, the con-

cert will be held in the church at

235 State Street, Granby.

The 10-part brass ensemble

performs light popular music,

according to a spokesperson

with the event. The concert is

free and open to the public.

This concert is sponsored in

part by the Cultural Council of

Massachusetts and the Granby

Cultural Council.

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 7August 25, 2023

acebook.com/turleysports

@turleysports

sports@turley.com

A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com

SEND US YOUR SPORTS SUBMISSIONS

www.sports.turley.com

SPORTS

By Gregory A. Scibelli

gscibelli@turley.com

he fall preseason has

started this week, and

with it, alignments for

fall leagues have been updated.

Full realignment typically takes

place every four years, but has

happened more frequently due

to the pandemic and the intro-

duction of the new state tourna-

ment.

In Western Massachusetts,

due the geographic diversity

throughout the region, the Pio-

neer Valley Interscholastic Ath-

letic Association makes leagues

based on the competitiveness

of a school in a given sport,

sometimes regardless of what

division they play in at the state

level for tournament.

For example, in the updat-

ed Kurty-Fielding Division for

girls soccer, South Hadley, a

Division 4 and smaller school,

is in a crowded league with

larger schools like Agawam,

Wahconah, Chicopee Compre-

hensive, and Pittseld.

The Central League features

one of the top teams in West-

ern Mass. once again. Monson

is a part of the league, along

now with Palmer, which has

had a couple of very success-

ful leagues. Chicopee, South-

wick, and Granby are also a

part of the league, along with

larger schools in Amherst and

Northampton. Northampton

was defeated by Monson in an

independent game last year.

Ware joins the Pioneer

North League and will now

meet twice this year with

Easthampton, St. Mary’s, Fron-

tier, Mahar, and even Holyoke.

Holyoke was dropped from

By Tim Peterson

Sports Correspondent

LUDLOW—Aiden Casing-

hino was a senior captain of the

Tantasqua Regional boys varsity

soccer team in 2018. Braylon

Casinghino was a senior captain

of the Warriors soccer team a

year ago.

The brothers had never been

teammates on the same soccer

team until this summer.

The duo helped the top-seed-

ed St. John Heating & Cooling

celebrate an exciting 2-1 victo-

ry over the second-seeded Villa

FC in the men’s championship

match of the prestigious Pioneer

Valley Summer Soccer League

held at historic Lusitano Stadium

in Ludlow, last Saturday night.

“Because I’m a few years

older than my brother, we never

played on the same soccer team

in high school,” said Aiden Cas-

inghino, who also played soccer

at Springeld College. “Winning

the men’s championship title is

fantastic, especially having the

opportunity to play on the same

soccer team with Braylon. We

fought very hard for the entire

80 minutes.”

St. John Heating & Cooling

(10-1 regular season record),

who was previously known as

Grifn’s Café, lost to the Lusita-

no Red, 1-0, in last year’s nals.

They also captured the men’s ti-

Turley photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com

St. John’s took home the PVSSL Men’s Championship this year.

Mike Lima, of Ludlow, sends a

free kick across the ﬁeld.

Mason Perham kicks the ball

away for Villa FC.

Nick Bellak sends a pass away.

Aiden Cashinghino takes a shot.

Fall leagues get

update by PVIAC

THOMPSON – Justin Bon-

signore hadn’t won at Thomp-

son Speedway Motorsports

Park since 2019, but Wednesday

night, he reminded everyone on

the NASCAR Whelen Modied

Tour why he leads all active driv-

ers with wins at the oval.

Bonsignore’s Kenneth Mas-

sa Motorsports team sent him

off pit road rst after a pit stop

around halfway, then Bonsigno-

re held off the charges of Doug

Coby, then Ron Silk through

multiple restarts to score his 13th

career Thompson win. The vic-

tory tied Bonsignore for second

all-time in Thompson wins with

Ted Christopher, only trailing

Mike Stefanik, with 15.

The victory was also Bon-

signore’s third of the 2023 sea-

son (Riverhead, Loudon) and his

10th top-ve nish in 11 races

this season.

“After we won seven out

of eight here, then the runs we

started having were a bit frus-

trating for us,” Bonsignore said

of Thompson. “The car was real-

ly good. We missed it a little bit,

too tight on the rst set of tires,

but on the second set, it red

off so well. This is a really big

condence booster. This is my

favorite track – and to bounce

back like this and to lead half the

race… it was a total team effort

to win this one.”

Bonsignore and the Kenneth

Massa Motorsports team will be

heading to Langley Speedway in

Virginia for the next NASCAR

Whelen Modied Tour race on

Saturday, Aug. 26.

Bonsignore rolls to 13th career Thompson win

Justin Bonsignore picked up his ﬁrst Thompson Speedway in four

years last week.

St. John’s captures titleSt. John’s captures title

Please see TITLE, page 8

Please see

FALL, page 9

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 8 August 25, 2023

Sports

HOLYOKE – Earlier this

month, the Valley Blue Sox

won their division and went

after the New England

Collegiate Baseball

League cham-

pionship. The

Blue Sox won

back-to-

back titles

in 2017 and

2018, but have

not gotten back

there since.

Unfortunately, history

would repeat as the Blue Sox

were defeated by the Bristol

Blues two games to one in a

best-of-three series.

The Valley Blue Sox sea-

son has come to an end after

falling to the Bristol Blues

10-3 After winning the rst

game of the quarternals se-

ries, the Blue Sox were shut-

out in game two and defeated

in game three at home, allow-

ing Bristol to advance to the

seminals.

 The Blues piled on the

scoring early, putting up six

runs in the rst three innings.

An RBI groundout in the rst,

a throwing error and RBI sin-

gle in the second, and a sac-

rice y and RBI single in

the third allowed the Blues to

take the lead 6-0.

Dillon Ryan started the

game for the Blue Sox, pitch-

ing three innings allowing

six runs and striking

out two batters.

Joe Dooley took

over for Ryan in the

top of the fourth,

pitching four

innings al-

lowing four

runs with one

strikeout.

Bristol add-

ed a run in the top of fth

following an RBI double, an-

other in the sixth off an RBI

double, and two more in the

seventh after a sacrice y

and RBI groundout to go up

10-0.

The Blue Sox put a run on

the board in the bottom of the

seventh after Jeff Pieranto-

ni hit an RBI single to score

Matt Bergevin.

Brendan Yagesh relieved

Dooley in the top of the

eighth, pitching a scoreless

frame with three strikeouts.

Valley added two more

runs in the bottom of the

eighth following an RBI sin-

gle from Michael Zarillo to

score CJ Willis and Bergevin.

2023 All-Star Michael

Weidinger got the ninth for

the Blue Sox, striking out

two batters during his clean

inning.

Blue Sox season ends

in opening round

tle in 2016 and 2019.

“We’ve been able to win the

summer league title every three

years. There wasn’t a summer

league season in 2020 because

of COVID,” said St. John Heat-

ing & Cooling co-coach Jon

Remillard, who’s from Palmer.

“We have some younger guys

on this year’s team who worked

very hard. It feels great to win

another title.”

Remillard shared the coach-

ing duties with Jaime Prickett,

who lives in South Hadley.

Following this year’s cham-

pionship match, Aiden Casingh-

ino received the MVP award.

“Winning the championship

game means a little bit more

to me than receiving the MVP

award,” he said. “The MVP

award should go to the entire

team because everyone has

worked very hard this summer.

The championship cup trophy is

the only one that matters.”

While Aiden Casinghino is

a midelder, his younger broth-

er was the St. John Heating &

Cooling starting goalie.

Braylon Casinghino will be a

goalie for the Western New En-

gland University men’s soccer

team in the fall. He was in the

spotlight throughout the entire

second half of the championship

match.

“It has been a lot of fun play-

ing on the same soccer team

with Aiden,” Braylon Casinghi-

no said. “Watching him receive

the M.V.P. award was awesome.

He just put us on our backs and

got the job done. We came out

ring on all cylinders in to-

night’s game.”

The Western New England

University men’s soccer coach

is Devin O’Neill. His two sons,

Sean and Shay are listed on the

St. John Heating & Cooling

roster, but they didn’t play in

the championship match. The

O’Neill’s were outstanding soc-

cer players at Belchertown High

School.

Aiden and Braylon Casing-

hino, who live in Brimeld, are

really looking forward to being

teammates with their younger

brother, Cole, next summer.

Cole Casinghino is entering

his senior season as a member

of the Tantasqua boys’ varsity

soccer team, which is coached

by Matt Guertin.

“We’re hoping Cole will be

joining our summer league soc-

cer team next year.” said Aiden

Casinghino, who has been play-

ing in the PVSSL for the past

ve years. “It has been a lot of

fun playing in this soccer league.

At the start of the summer

league season, Braylon Casin-

ghino replaced Mark Tiffany,

who’s also from Belchertown, as

the St. John Heating & Cooling

starting goalie.

Villa FC (9-0-2 regular sea-

son record) posted a 4-0 shutout

victory over St. John Heating &

Cooling at the beginning of the

summer league regular season.

“I only missed two games

during the regular season and

our loss against Villa was one of

them,” Braylon Casinghino said.

“I think it would’ve been a lit-

tle bit different outcome if I had

been there.”

Troy and Matt Remilard were

also key members of the St. John

Heating & Cooling soccer team.

All three of the Remillard’s

were outstanding soccer players

at Palmer High School.

It didn’t take St. John Heat-

ing & Cooling very long to score

a goal in the nals.

During the fth minute of the

opening half, Byron Peabody,

who also graduated from Palm-

er High School, red a rebound

shot into the lower left corner of

the net past Villa goalie Mike

Tranghese, who played soccer at

Monson High School, giving St.

John Heating & Cooling a 1-0

lead.

Ten minutes later, they took a

2-0 lead following a goal by Jed

Theilman, who’s from Amherst.

Aiden Casinghino was credited

with the assist.

Villa FC cut the decit in

half following a goal by Dean-

drae Brown, which was assisted

by Anthony Basile.

Brown played college soccer

at UConn a couple of years ago.

Villa FC had six corner kicks

and several other scoring chanc-

es during the second half, but

Braylon Casinghino managed to

hold onto the one goal lead for

St. John Heating & Cooling.

“Braylon is a tall goalie,”

said Jon Remillard, who has

been playing in the adult soccer

league since 2010. “The players

on the opposing team are afraid

of him and I’m very glad that he

was a member of our team this

summer. I hope he has a good

year at Western New England.

He’s a very good goalie. We do

have several brothers playing for

our team this year, which made

it a lot of fun.”

TITLE from page 7

Michael Zarillo prepares to catch a ball

on a steal attempt.

Turley photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com

Kurtis Thomas ﬁres a pitch.

Matthew Bergevin gets the out at ﬁrst.Zach Ketterman ﬁelds a grounder.

Jed Theilman settles a ball.

Turley photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com

Cam Rigney, of Wilbraham, dribbles up the ﬁeld.

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 9August 25, 2023

SERVICE DIRECTORY

To advertise on this page call the Town Reminder at 283-8393

GAGNON ELECTRIC

All Types Of Electrical Work.

Fully Insured.

All Work Fully Guaranteed

Free Estimates. Lic. #14960A

533-8867

TFN

ELECTRICIAN

EDGE TREE SERVICE, INC.

Tree Removal, Trimming,

Land Clearing, Stump Grinding.

Fully Insured. Free Estimates.

Peter Edge

532-5764

www.edgetreeservice.com

TFN

LUCCHESI TREE SERVICE

AND LANDSCAPING

Lot Clearing, Retaining Walls,

Mowing, Pruning, Stump Grinding,

Irrigation. Insured

534-1002

TFN

TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

the Central League after a cou-

ple of disappointing years.

The top league in the region

is the Coombs League, and fea-

tures Minnechaug, Belchertown,

East Longmeadow, Longmead-

ow, Ludlow, West Springeld,

and Westeld.

In boys soccer, there are not

a lot of big changes, though the

Churchill League, which fea-

tures Agawam, Westeld, and

Pope Francis, and Pittseld, will

add Hampshire Regional and

Mt. Greylock of Williamstown.

Dropped the Holley League

is Chicopee Comprehensive.

Chicopee, Holyoke, and Mon-

son are also a part of that league

along with SICS and Northamp-

ton. South Hadley will be part of

the Moriarty League, and will

once again matchup with Fron-

tier, Easthampton, and Mahar.

Southwick and Lenox will also

be in the league this year.

Granby is part of the Schmid

League this year, and Ware is a

crowded Bi-County League that

features eight teams.

Pathnder, which now co-ops

with Palmer, is in the Tri-County

League again this year.

Football leagues did not see

any major changes. The AA still

features the same six teams, in-

cluding Minnechaug and Holy-

oke. Agawam is part of the Sub-

urban South, and South Hadley,

Ludlow, and Chicopee are in the

Suburban North again this sea-

son.

Belchertown will compete

in the Intercounty South, and

Palmer and Ware are part of the

Intercounty North along with

Greeneld, Mahar, Athol, and

Franklin Tech. Pathnder re-

mains in the Tri-County.

FALL from page 8

SPRINGFIELD - The Spring-

eld Thunderbirds announced

today that they have signed for-

wards Mitchell Hoelscher and

Steven Jandric, as well as defen-

seman Austin Osmanski, to one-

year AHL contracts for the 2023-

24 season.

Hoelscher, 23, skated in 57

games with the Thunderbirds

in 2022-23, tallying 16 points

(9g+7a). The Waterloo, Ont. na-

tive earned a call-up to Spring-

eld after beginning the season

with nine points (1g+8a) in just

six games with the ECHL’s Indy

Fuel. He was originally a sixth-

round pick by the New Jersey

Devils in the 2018 NHL Draft.

Jandric, 25, began his

2022-23 rookie season with

the ECHL’s Worcester Rail-

ers, where he posted 19 points

(8g+11a) in 20 games. In 31

games with Springeld, he add-

ed eight points (2g+6a). A native

of Prince George, B.C., Jandric

skated collegiately for ve sea-

sons, accumulating 114 points

(35g+79a) in 161 NCAA games

with the University of Alas-

ka-Fairbanks (2017-20), the Uni-

versity of Denver (2020-21), and

Merrimack College (2021-22).

Osmanski, 25, saw 30 games

of action last season in Spring-

eld, posting six points (1g+5a),

28 penalty minutes, and a +1 rat-

ing. A native of Buffalo, N.Y., the

6-foot-4, 215-pound defenseman

was selected by his hometown

Buffalo Sabres in the seventh

round (189th overall) of the 2016

NHL Draft.

T-Birds announce signings

Sports

SOUTH HADLEY - The

New England Collegiate Base-

ball League (NECBL) is proud

to announce the 2023 All-NEC-

BL teams. The honors were vot-

ed on by all 13 on-eld manag-

ers of NECBL franchises. Only

regular season statistics and

performances were taken into

consideration during the selec-

tion process.

The list includes 47 players

across three teams: the All-NEC-

BL First Team, the All-NECBL

Second Team and the All-NEC-

BL Honorable Mention Team.

Each is composed of one player

at each non-outeld position (C,

1B, 2B, SS, 3B), three outeld-

ers, one designated hitter, three

starting pitchers, two relief

pitchers and one closer. In the

case of ties, some positions may

include additional honorees.

Making the second team was

Valley Blue Sox DH A.J. Guer-

rero.

Guerrero led the Blue Sox

in hits (42), RBIs (23), nished

second in runs (21), third in bat-

ting average (.298) and led the

league in doubles (11) in 141

at-bats. His best performance

of the season came on July 26

when he went 2-for-3 with two

doubles, two RBIs and two runs

scored, leading Valley to an 8-3

victory.

NECBL announces 2023

all-league selections

Police: Victim ed

attempted car stop

By Aimee M. Henderson

Correspondent

BELCHERTOWN – A

19-year-old male lost his life on

Sunday night after eeing from

police and crashing his vehicle

on North Main Street.

According to the Massa-

chusetts State Police, at ap-

proximately 8:45 p.m., a state

trooper on patrol along Route

202 attempted to stop a 2011

Nissan Altima. The operator

sped away from the trooper,

ran a red light at the intersec-

tion with Route 9, then failed to

negotiate a left-bearing curve

in the roadway and went off the

right side of the road.

Police reported that the pre-

liminary crash reconstruction

indicates the vehicle struck

a mulch bed and became air-

borne, then struck a rock wall,

a large tree, and a light post be-

fore crashing into the front end

of a 2023 Jeep Wrangler that

was parked in the driveway of a

house at 79 North Main Street.

“As a result of the impact,

the Altima’s engine block was

launched out of the engine

compartment and became air-

borne. The engine block trav-

eled through the brick exterior

of a house at 73 North Main

Street and nally came to rest

on the second oor inside the

house,” police said in a press

statement.

The operator was ejected

from the Altima, according to

police, and the Altima’s front

end struck the exterior of 79

North Main Street; the car came

to rest outside of the building.

A 2020 Buick Envision,

which was parked next to the

Jeep, also sustained damage

during the collision sequence.

The operator was deter-

mined to be deceased at the

scene. His name had not been

released as of press time. No

passengers were in the Altima

when the driver ed from the

trooper, and no one in the hous-

es were injured.

The crash is under in-

vestigation by the State Po-

lice-Belchertown Barracks,

State Police Collision Analysis

and Reconstruction Section,

State Police Crime Scene Ser-

vices Section, and State Police

Detective Unit for Hampshire/

Franklin Counties.

Teen killed in Belchertown crash

Photo by Aimee M. Henderson

The scene of a fatal crash on North Main Street remained an active investigation the following

morning.

NORTHAMPTON – A

judge Wednesday sentenced a

Springeld man to a state pris-

on term in connection with a

2021 sexual assault on an Am-

herst woman.

Michael Pope, 32, pleaded

guilty in Hampshire Superior

Court to three counts of rape,

two counts of indecent assault

and battery, and one count of

providing alcohol to a person

under 21 years of age, accord-

ing to a press statement from

the Northwestern District At-

torney’s Ofce.

In court Wednesday, Pope

admitted that he knew the vic-

tim was intoxicated and was

unable to legally consent to

sexual intercourse. Pope knew

the victim prior to the sexual

assaults, the press statement

reads. The crimes took place in

an Amherst apartment.

Judge Jane Mulqueen sen-

tenced Pope to three - three-

and-a-half years in state prison,

followed by four years of su-

pervised probation. Pope must

also register as a sex offender

with the Massachusetts Sex

Offender Registry Board, and

provide a DNA sample as a

convicted felon. Mulqueen ad-

opted the sentence jointly pro-

posed by Northwestern Assis-

tant District Attorney Andrew

Covington and Pope’s attorney,

Aliki Recklitis of the Commit-

tee for Public Counsel Services

in Northampton.

“The survivor showed tre-

mendous courage coming for-

ward,” said ADA Covington.

He praised the Amherst

Police Department for its thor-

ough work on the case. Cov-

ington noted that the survivor

supported the state prison sen-

tence, and was relieved the case

resolved without a trial.

Springﬁeld man sentenced to state

prison in connection with rape

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 10 August 25, 2023

Classifieds

A TURLEY PUBLICATION ❙ www.turley.com

COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE

Call us at 413.283.8393

12 WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS ❙ SERVING 50 LOCAL COMMUNITIES

ESTATE SALE

ESTATE SALE 284 LOWER HAMP-

DEN ROAD MONSON MA 8/25 &

8/26 8:00-4:00 ANTIQUES, COL-

LECTIBLES, FURNITURE, JEWELRY,

BOOKS, CD’S LOTS OF ELECTRON-

ICS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, 7,000

WATT TROY BILT GENERATOR

FIREWOOD

Fresh cut & split $200.00

Seasoned cut & split $300.00

All hardwood.

Tree length available

*Also have seasoned softwood for

outdoor boilers (Cheap). Quality & vol-

umes guaranteed!! New England

Forest Products (413)477-0083

FIREWOOD FOR SALE!!!! SEA-

SONED HARDWOOD ONLY

$200.00 PER CORD PICKED UP IN

BELCHERTOWN! LIMITED DELIV-

ERY AVAILABLE FOR FEE. CON-

TACT (413)977-4021

MORE HEAT LESS WOOD. Cen-

tral Boiler Classic Edge HDX Outdoor

Wood Furnace. EPA Certied. Titani-

um Stainless Steel. 26% Tax Credit.

Call (508)882-0178

!!!!!SEASONED!!!!! Over a cord

guaranteed. Cut, Split, Prompt deliv-

ery. Call D & D Cordwood (413)348-

4326.

WANTED TO BUY

ANTIQUES AND OLD STUFF

WANTED BUYING Bottles, Crocks,

Jugs, Pottery, Costume Jewelry, Toys,

Games,coins, sterling, Glassware,

Silver-plated items, watches, Musical

instruments, typewriters, sewing ma-

chines, tools, radios, clocks, lanterns,

lamps, kitchenware, cookware, knives,

military, automotive, re department,

masonic,license plates,beer-cans,

barware, books, oil cans, advertising

tins,hunting, shing, signs, and more

Donald Roy (860)874-8396

JUNK REMOVAL

ARA JUNK

FURNITURE

REMOVAL

Full house cleanouts, attics, base-

ments, garages, pools, hot tubs,

sheds, decks. Same day service.

8am-9pm. Credit cards accepted.

Free estimates on phone.

Call Pete 413-433-0356.

JUNK REMOVAL

A Call We Haul

FAST REMOVAL

Junk, Appliance, Cleanouts.

We load it & take it.

413-531-1936

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

2*******A & B HOUSEHOLD

REMOVAL SERVICE*******

Cellars, attics, garages cleaned, yard

debris. Barns & sheds demolished.

Swimming pools removed. Cheap-

er than dumpster fees and we do all

the work. Lowest rates. Fully insured.

(413)283-6512, cell (413)222-

8868.

2*******A & B HOUSEHOLD

REMOVAL SERVICE*******

Cellars, attics, garages cleaned, yard

debris. Barns & sheds demolished.

Swimming pools removed. Cheap-

er than dumpster fees and we do all

the work. Lowest rates. Fully insured.

(413)283-6512, cell (413)222-

8868.

BILODEAU AND SON ROOFING.

Established 1976. New re-roofs and

repairs. Gutter cleanings and repairs.

Licensed/ insured. Call (413)967-

6679

CHAIR SEAT WEAVING & renish-

ing - cane, ber rush & splint - Class-

room instructor, 20+ years experience.

Call Walt at (413)289-6670 for esti-

mate.

DRYWALL AND CEILINGS, plas-

ter repair. Drywall hanging. Taping &

complete nishing. All ceiling textures.

Fully insured. Jason at Great Walls.

(413)563-0487

HOME

IMPROVEMENT

HOME IMPROVEMENTS. RE-

MODELING Kitchens, baths. Ceram-

ic tile, windows, painting, wallpapering,

siding, decks. Insurance work. Fully

insured. Free estimates. (413)246-

2783 Ron.

HOME REPAIR & REMODELING for

all your interior & exterior needs. Car-

pentry, woodworking, porches, patios,

windows, doors, painting, drywall, sid-

ing, landscaping, clean-outs. Compet-

itive pricing, References. Please call

Brendan (413)687-5552

LANDSCAPING

A+ ROZELL’S

LANDSCAPING &

BOBCAT SERVICE

Excavator Services

Overgrown property?

Extreme Brush Cutting!

Shrub, Stump, Tree Removal

Lawn/Arborvite Installed

Loam, Stone, Mulch, Sand

Storm Clean-up

Small Demolition/ Junk Removal

Insured

Josh Rozell 413-636-5957

**ALL SEASON** Specializing in

shrub trimming, pruning, design, deliv-

eries, loader, backhoe, insured. Pro-

fessional. Please call Bob (413)537-

5789 (413)538-7954.

S&S LANDSCAPING Residential and

Commercial

Yard clean ups, lawn mowing, lawn

repair,

fertilizing, mulch, stone, hedge trim-

ming, planting.

Free estimates, Fully licensed and in-

sured.

You’ll like us mower

413-240-1992

MASONRY

STOP WET

BASEMENTS

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT

WATERPROOFING

All brick, block, stone, concrete. Hatch-

way doors, basement windows, chim-

neys rebuilt & repaired, foundations

repaired, basement waterproong sys-

tems, sump pumps. BBB+ rating. Free

estimates. Lic #14790. Call (413)569-

1611, (413)374-5377

PAINTING

PAINTING & MORE

Interior painting and small exteri-

or jobs. Chores and odd jobs too!

Professional and reliable. No job

too small. Servicing the Wilbraham

area. Call Tom,339-832-5682.

WE DO LLC Painting interior, exterior

and drywall repair. We treat your home

like our own homes. Fully licensed

and insured. Call WE DO today for a

free estimate ask for Mac (413)344-

6883

PLUMBING

GREG LAFOUNTAIN PLUMBING

& HEATING Lic #19196 Repairs &

Replacement of xtures, water heater

installations, steam/HW boiler replace-

ment. Kitchen & Bath remodeling. 30

years experience. Fully insured. $10

Gift Card With Work Performed. Call

Greg (413)592-1505

RUBBISH

REMOVAL

BOB ROBILLARD’S RUBBISH

REMOVAL Attics, Cellars, Garages

cleaned, Pools/Hot Tubs Removed.

Family owned/operated since 1950

(413)537-5090

TREE WORK

DL & G TREE SERVICE- Every-

thing from tree pruning, tree removal,

stump grinding, storm damage and

brush chipping. Honest and Depend-

able. Fully insured. Now offering a

Senior Citizen and Veteran discount.

Call today for free estimate (413)478-

4212

STUMP

GRINDING

DL & G STUMP GRINDING Grind-

ing stumps of all sizes, insured & certi-

ed. Senior discounts. Call Dave 413-

478-4212

SAW STUMP GRINDING Call for a

Free Estimate, Veteran Owned, Fully

Insured

413-213-5470

TUNE-UPS

FOR RENT

$900 LUDLOW. Utilities included.

Quiet, cozy, 1 bedroom, 1 full bath w/

small kitchen/living room. Easy access

to Mass Pike, parking, laundry on-

site. No smoking, no pets. 413-543-

3062.

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised

herein is subject to the Federal Fair

Housing Act, which makes it illegal to

advertise “any preference, limitation, or

discrimination because of race, color,

religion, sex, handicap, familial status,

or national origin, or intention to make

any such preference, limitation, or dis-

crimination.” We will not knowingly ac-

cept any advertising for real estate

which is in violation of the law. All per-

sons are hereby informed that all

dwellings advertised are available on

an equal opportunity basis.

TWO BEDROOM APT., Bristol

State Apts., 181 State Street, Ludlow.

Central heat, AC. Includes stove, re-

frigerator, washer/dryer hookups. No

smoking. No pets. 413-315-0368.

SERVICESSERVICES SERVICES SERVICES

AUTO

MAIL TO: Classiﬁeds, 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069

or call: 413-283-8393

Name: ____________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

Town: _____________________________________________________ State:_______ Zip:_____________

Number of Weeks: _________________________________________ X per week rate = $______________

Credit Card: ❏ MasterCard ❏ VISA ❏ Discover ❏ Cash ❏ Check# ___________

Card #: ______________________________________________ Exp. Date ___________ CVV __________

Amount of charge: ___________________________________________________Date: _______________

Quabbin

Village Hills

Circulation:

50,500

Buy the Quabbin Village Hills or

the Suburban Residential ZONE

for $26.00 for 20 words plus

50¢ for each additional word.

Add $10 for a second Zone

or add $15 to run in

ALL THREE ZONES.

First ZONE base price ___________

Add a second ZONE ___________

Add a third ZONE ___________

Subtotal ___________

x Number of Weeks ___________

TOTAL Enclosed ___________

10.00

5.00

Quabbin

❏

Suburban

❏

Hilltowns

❏

Run my ad in the

following ZONE(s):

Includes

additional words

Suburban

Residential

Circulation:

59,000

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16

17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24

25 26 27 28

29 30 31 32

33 34 35 36

37 38 39 40

Base Price

$26.00

Base Price

$26.50

Base Price

$27.00

Base Price

$27.50

Base Price

$28.00

Base Price

$28.50

Base Price

$29.00

Base Price

$29.50

Base Price

$30.00

Base Price

$30.50

Base Price

$31.00

Base Price

$31.50

Base Price

$32.00

Base Price

$32.50

Base Price

$33.00

Base Price

$33.50

Base Price

$34.00

Base Price

$34.50

Base Price

$35.00

Base Price

$35.50

Base Price

$36.00

FILL OUT AND MAIL THIS MONEY MAKER

CATEGORY:

DEADLINES: QUABBIN & SUBURBAN – FRIDAY AT NOON

HILLTOWNS – MONDAY AT NOON

OUR CLASSIFIEDS REACH 50 COMMUNITIES EVERY WEEK!

Hilltowns

Circulation: 9,800

CASH FOR

JUNK

AND REPAIRABLE

CARS

CALL OR TEXT

413-219-6839

FREE TOWING

FAST SERVICE

CASH PAID AS IS

A&M TUNE-UPS

Push Lawnmowers, Riding Mowers

and Small Engine Repair.

Work done at your home.

Call Mike (413) 348-7967

SNOWBLOWER & LAWNMOWER

TUNE UP & REPAIR

All real estate advertising in this

newspaper is subject to the Federal

Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes

it illegal to advertise any preference,

limitation or discrimination based on

race, color, religion, sex, handicap,

familial status (number of children and

or pregnancy), national origin, ancestry,

age, marital status, or any intention to

make any such preference, limitation or

discrimination.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept

any advertising for real estate that is in

violation of the law. Our readers are hereby

informed that all dwellings advertising in

this newspaper are available on an equal

opportunity basis. To complain about

discrimination call The Department of

Housing and Urban Development “ HUD”

toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.

area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll

free number for the hearing impaired is

1-800-927-9275.

FOR RENT

Classified Advertising

DEADLINES

QUABBIN &

SUBURBAN

FRIDAY AT NOON

HILLTOWNS

MONDAY

AT NOON

Find us online at

www.newspapers.turley.com

PLEASE RECYCLE

THIS NEWSPAPER

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 11August 25, 2023

Public Notices

SOUTH HADLEY

CONSERVATION

COMMISSION

NOTICE OF

PUBLIC MEETING

The Commission will hold

a Public Meeting pursuant

to the Wetlands Protection

Act and the Local Wetlands

Bylaw, to consider a Request

for Determination filed on

behalf of Patricia Stefanenlli

to modify an existing sep-

tic system and construct the

addition to a single-family

home with buffer zone at 125

Amherst St. (Map 52 Parcel

249).

The meeting will be held

on Wednesday, September

6, 2023 at 6:00 pm virtual-

ly. Login information will

be provided with the posted

agenda on the Town website.

A copy of the Request for

Determination is on file in the

Conservation Commission

office, Room U6, in the Town

Hall, and is available to the

public for inspection between

the hours of 8:30 - 4:00 P.M.

Mon thru Fri. Plans are also

available online at www.

southhadley.org/603/Project-

Plans.

Any person interested or

wishing to be heard should

appear at the time and place

designated.

Neva Tolopko

Conservation Chair

08/25/2023

GRANBY

PLANNING BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE

In accordance with MGL

Ch. 40A, Sec. 11, the Granby

Planning Board will hold a

public hearing on September

11, 2023, at 5:45 PM, at 1

Library Lane, Old Carnegie

Library, Top Floor, Granby,

MA. The nature of the hear-

ing is to consider the petition

of Jon and Naomi Szymonik

(Owner/Applicant), seeking a

Special Permit under Sections

6.2 of the Granby Zoning

Bylaws and applicable of

Section III – Use Regulations,

3.2.10 and Section V –

Special Use Regulations and

Performance Standards 5.14

– Special Event Venue at 193

Amherst Street, and known as

Assessors’ Map 2-B-3 in the

town of Granby, MA.

The complete applications

and plans are available for

public inspection during regu-

lar business hours (9:00AM –

3:00 PM, Monday-Thursday,

and 9:00AM – 12:00 PM

Fridays) at the Selectmen’s

Office located in the Granby

Senior Center Building, 2nd

Floor, 10-B West State Street,

Granby, MA 01033.

Anyone wishing informa-

tion and/or to be heard on this

matter should appear at the

time and place designated.

James Trompke, Chair

Granby Planning Board

08/25, 09/01/2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Chuck It Self Storage

Self Storage Facility

Public Auction

On Saturday, September

2, 2023 at 10:00 A.M., at the

premises of Chuck It Self

Storage, 346 East St., South

Hadley, MA 01075, the con-

tents of the following units,

consisting of personal prop-

erty, will be sold at Public

Auction to satisfy the lien

of the storage operator. This

sale is held pursuant to and

under the authority of Chap.

105A, Sec. 4 of the M.G.L.

Sales to be PAID IN CASH

ONLY at the time of the sale.

Contents to be removed off

the premises within 48 hours.

Paul Dalton B-36, D-19,

A-34

08/18, 08/25/2023

South Hadley

Conservation Commission

Public Hearing

The South Hadley

Conservation Commission

will hold a public hearing

under the Massachusetts

Wetland Protection Act

G.L.C. 131 § 40 and the

Local Wetland Regulations &

Bylaw for a Notice of Intent.

The project location is

Pearl Street and adjacent seg-

ments of Elmer Brook (Map

56, Lots 1, 2, and 122). The

Town of South Hadley pro-

poses a culvert replacement

at Pearl Street and restor-

ative improvements to Elmer

Brook within Buffer Zone and

wetland resource areas.

The hearing will be held

on September 6, 2023 at

7:00pm virtually. Login

information will be provided

with the posted agenda on the

Town website.

A copy of the Notice

of Intent is on file in the

Conservation Commission

office, Room U6, in the

Town Hall, and is available

to the public for inspection

by appointment between the

hours of 8:30 to 4:00 M-F.

Plans are also available online

at www.southhadley.org/603/

Project-Plans.

Any person interested or

wishing to be heard should

appear at the time and place

designated.

Neva Tolopko,

Conservation Chair

08/25/2023

Sale Of Motor

Vehicles Under

G.l. C.255 Sec. 39A

Notice is hereby given by

Mark’s Garage, 423 East

State St., Granby, MA,

pursuant to the provisions

of G.L. C. 255, section 39A,

on September 5, 2023 at a

private auction the following

motor vehicles will be sold

to satisfy the garage keeper’s

lien thereon for storage, tow-

ing charges, care and expens-

es of notices and sale of said

vehicles:

2006 Harley Davidson FLHX

VIN:1HD1KBW186Y658670

Leo Hooben

775 East Falmouth Hwy 325

East Falmouth, MA 02536

2008 Mazda 3

VIN: JM1BK324381860453

Leah Wachtelhausen

30 Saddle Road

Wolcott, CT 06716

2003 Toyota Corrolla

VIN: 2T1BR32E03C165310

Marinalva Ribeiro Silva

55 Gilmore Street

Chicopee, MA 01013

1997 Yamaha Bike

VIN: JYA3ALE07VA061878

Donald Pelkey

24 Western Ave.

Westfield, MA 01085

2007 Honda Accord

VIN: 1HGCM56447A224743

Greg Daviau

36 Ashton Lane

South Hadley, MA 01075

2005 Honda Accord

VIN: 1HGCM56806A049540

Olivia Nadile

20 South View Street

Meriden, CT 06451

2003 Dodge 2500

VIN: 3D7KU28D53G837932

Sarah Jayne Petrin

519 East River St., Lot 37A

Orange, MA 01364

1999 Ford F250

VIN: 1FTNX21F8XEC69683

Jordan Burnham

28 Pinedale Road

Athol, MA 01331

2010 Toyota Yarus

VIN: JTDJT4K31A5321897

Iribarne Gonzalo

109 Grape St., Apt. H

Chicopee, MA 01013

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse

VIN: 4A3AK44Y4WE106188

Jorge Negron

6 Berrinton Drive

Springfield, MA 01129

1999 Honda Accord

VIN:1HGCG6652XA095617

Miguel Fernze

121 North Main St., Apt. D3

Belchertown, MA 01007

1993 Chevy Van

VIN:2GBEG25K2P4103350

Reinaldo Cruze

20 School St., Apt. 2

Holyoke, MA 01040

2008 Mazda CX-9

VIN: JM3TB38V480129628

Betsaida Vargas-Garciua

73 Eleanor Road

Springfield, MA 01108

08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023

www.turley.com

Turley Publications seeks

Experienced

Writers/Journalists

to produce news and/or

feature stories of local interest for various towns

and cities.

• Must be dependable, professional and able to

meet strict deadlines

• Salary based on a flat rate by story and photo

Send writing samples with resume to

Eileen Kennedy, Executive Editor

24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069

or email directly to

ekennedy@turley.com

newspaper

correspondent

OPPORTUNITY

Turley Publications is looking for a “hands

on” energetic candidate who loves telling stories

to be the editor for two weekly publications. is

position will include managing and coaching a

small news sta that will provide the community

with a great local newspaper.

e editor will need to cover local government

and events while representing the newspaper at

public venues.

e successful candidate will have strong com-

munity journalism skills and is also expected to

gather news and write stories for the two papers

as well as for other occasional companywide

publications.

is is a job for a self-starter who has a vision

for growing and connecting with our valued

readers, and who thoroughly enjoys community

journalism.

is full-time position with exible schedule is

based in our Palmer oce at 24 Water St., this is

not a remote position.

Qualications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Willingness to mentor a sta writer and

correspondents

• Editing experience and ability to write

clean copy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven

environment

• Prociency in Associated Press style

• Management experience and/or experience

managing content for a print publication.

Please send resume and writing examples to:

Eileen Kennedy, Executive Editor

24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069

or email directly to

ekennedy@turley.com

EDITOR WANTED

Community Newspaper

PALMER OFFICE

GRAPHICS DEPARTMENT SEEKS

DESIGNER / PAGINATOR

Turley Publications, Inc. is looking for a Graphic Designer to

produce newspaper pages and advertisements in a busy, fast-

paced environment. Must be efficient with InDesign Creative

Suite. Web design and Wordpress skills a plus.

We will consider less experienced applicants but must have proven

design skills.

Design samples required. Send with resume to:

Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069

Attention: Graphics Manager

Or e-mail directly to dsloat@turley.com.

No phone calls or drop-ins, please.

www.turley.com

Public Notices

ARE NOW ONLINE

visit www.publicnotices.turley.com

Email all notices to notices@turley.com

Access archives and digital tear sheets by

newspaper title.

Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’

public notice web site to search all notices in

Massachusetts newspapers.

Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon,

Fridays noon for Monday holidays.

www.turley.com

Turley Publications, based in Palmer, is seeking a

storyteller who is curious about everything, and who

understands how town government works to join our

team of weekly reporters.

Experience in covering town government is a huge

plus, and any experience in community journalism is

as well. Staff writers cover all aspects of communities

from features to municipal meetings to crimes and

fires. Successful candidates must have people skills,

plenty of curiosity and able to tell a story.

If you're a self-starter who enjoys community

journalism and who can envision themselves

connecting with our communities, we encourage you

to apply for this position. Not a remote position.

Qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• A determination to get the story, whatever it

might be

• Equally comfortable writing hard news, features

and event coverage

• Ability to write clean copy in a fast-paced,

deadline-driven environment

• Proficiency in Associated Press style

Please tell us in a cover letter why you would be

a good fit for this position and send it along with a

resume and three writing samples to

Eileen Kennedy, Executive Editor

24 Water St., Palmer, MA 01069

or email directly to

ekennedy@turley.com

STAFF WRITER

JOB OPENING

TOWNTOWN

ReminderReminder

Page 12 August 25, 2023

GREAT ON THE GRILL

LOWER PRICES

TO BOOST

YOUR BUDGET!

90 Avocado St.

Springﬁeld

413-737-1288

www.90meat.com

We reserve the right

to limit quantities.

90 Meat Outlet

BUY DIRECT FOR

SAVINGS • SELECTION • SERVICE

HOURS: HOURS:

Mon. - Wed. 8-4Mon. - Wed. 8-4

Thurs. 8-6 • Fri. 8-6 • Sat. 8-3Thurs. 8-6 • Fri. 8-6 • Sat. 8-3

USDA INSP.

FRESH BONELESS

USDA INSP. BONELESS CENTER CUT

PORK LOIN CHOP

or ROAST

...........................

USDA INSP. TWIN PAK

PORK SPARE RIBS

..............

USDA INSP.

SALE DATES: 8/24/23-8/30/23

USDA INSP. FRESH COUNTRY STYLE

PORK RIBS

...........................

USDA INSP. FRESH BONELESS

BEEF SHOULDER

LONDON BROIL .....................

USDA INSP. FRESH

BONELESS & SKINLESS

CHICKEN TENDERLOIN

TRAY PAK

INFLATION

PRICES IN RED

ARE AT OR BELOW

LAST YEAR’S PRIC

ES!

USDA INSP. FRESH

WHOLE CHICKEN

TRAY PAK

........

USDA INSP. FROZEN IQF

COOKED SHRIMP

51/60 CT, 2 LB BAG

...

USDA INSP. FROZEN

SALMON PORTION

SKIN ON

.........

USDA INSP. STORE MADE

ITALIAN MARINATED

1/2 CHICKEN

....................

USDA INSP. STORE MADE

KOREAN BBQ MARINATED

BONELESS PORK BUTT STRIPS

...

SLICED IN OUR DELI

WUNDERBAR BOLOGNA

.....

BEEF WHOLE

EYE ROUND

USDA INSP. FRESH

PORK BUTT .........................

USDA INSP

GROUND FRESH DAILY

80% LEAN

GROUND BEEF

7 LB

BAG

STEAKS

FRESH BONELESS

BEEF STRIP LOIN

See Us For All

Your Labor Day

Party Needs

Your

Visit us at

www.tjsrental.com

Rte. 202, 577 Granby Road

South Hadley, MA • 413-533-5503

Rte. 9, 301 Russell Street

Hadley, MA • 413-584-4184

TJ’S

RENTAL

STEAK?

HOW DO YOU LIKE

AFORDABLE DENTISTRY IS HERE!

• Preventative & Restorative Care • Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry

• State of the Art Laser Dentistry

HOLYOKE DENTAL ASSOCIATES

610 South Street, Holyoke, MA (Convenient to 91 and 391)

Call for Appointment Mon.-Fri.

413-533-8378

www.holyokedentalassociates.com

Badri Z. Debian D.M.D. • John P. Grifﬁn, D.D.S.

Cara M. Seidel, D.M.D.

Care Credit Financing Available and

Most Credit Card, and Dental Plans Accepted

Property Maintenance & Improvements

Excavation • Underground Utilities

Water • Sewer • Septic • Drainage

Grading • Paving • ADA Accessibility

Lance Bristol • email: [email protected]

Cell: (413) 519-0483 • Bus. (413) 532-3911

A.L. Bristol & Sons, Inc.

Est. 1968 Licensed/Insured

www.albristolandsons.com • South Hadley

SEND US YOUR

EVENT PHOTOS

As a free service for our readers we accept and will

print when space allows community event photos and

announcements. Just scan the QR code above and

send us your photos and any information.

Email items to

townreminder@turley.com

Scan QR Code

attend—as well as Jon Sibley,

who passed away in a car acci-

dent years ago.

Several former teachers in at-

tendance were also recognized,

including: Beth Morse, former

French teacher; Walter Morse,

former English teacher; Betty

Forgue Mack, former French

teacher; Ken Earle, former bi-

ology teacher; and Roger Farn-

sworth, former band director of

the SHHS Tiger Marching Hun-

dred.

Earle said that one of his life’s

highlights was being awarded

a Massachusetts Teacher of the

Year award in 1971, when the

Class of ’73 were sophomores.

He added that it was an honor to

be invited to the reunion.

During a round robin of sto-

rytelling, Stevens recounted what

a life-changing experience it was

for him and Brad Carver to attend

the 1972 Summer Olympics in

Munich.

Al Szymonik recalled memo-

ries of being on the South Hadley

High School football team, and

even brought memorabilia—he

gave out wooden nickels from

the College Inn, a beloved former

hangout of classmates that later

burned down in December 1985.

Other players from the team in-

cluded Bruce Lukasik and Bill

Stefanelli.

Many of the classmates re-

counted a party that Bobby H.

Adams threw on graduation night

for the entire class and how he

even booked the band “Bear

Mountain.”

It was during Roger Farn-

sworth’s tenure as band director

that the band traveled to Ireland

in the fall of 1972 to attend the

Festival of Tralee. Former band

members reminisced about sell-

ing rafe tickets door-to-door

to raise money to charter an air-

plane.

Former band members present

included: Maureen Flynn Hamp-

ton, Betsy Scheibel, Pauline

Boisselle, Anne Geoffrion Vitto-

ria, Joe Clark, Tom Cushwa, Beth

Moynihan Ballard, and Steve Per-

rault.

The camaraderie continued

into Sunday morning, at which

point attendees gathered at The

Thirsty Mind coffee shop and

then strolling around the Mount

Holyoke College campus. Betsy

Scheibel and Gerri Bernard Berg

went to Mount Holyoke after

high school and each graduated in

1977. Scheibel went on to serve

as the rst female district attor-

neyin Massachusetts.

Carol Paulsen Constant, who

currently serves on the town’s

Selectboard, Anne Geoffrion Vit-

toria, and Beth Moynihan Bal-

lard later graduated from Mount

Holyoke as Francis Perkins

Scholars.

Ballard, Vickie Boisvert Per-

rault, and Jane Bernstein Jarz-

abek served as co-chairs of the

reunion. What started as a casual

get together blossomed into 70

classmates and guests attending,

they said. Wendy Leahy-Adams

arranged the charter cruise aboard

the Lady Bea.

Holly Nally Gagnon, Debbie

Abel Panagotopulos, and Carol

Paulsen Constant organized a raf-

e that saw all proceeds benet-

ting current SHHS students who

need nancial assistance to attend

eld trips.

Cathy Grabowski Vancour,

who presently lives in Alabama,

was not able to attend the re-

union, but contributed a lap quilt

that was rafed off during the re-

union.

For several classmates, in-

cluding Sue Trembley Goldstein,

this was the rst reunion they’d

attended. Goldstein said she en-

joyed being an active part of the

reunion, to which she brought

homemade chocolate pops and

cookies. Goldstein even brought

her high school yearbook for

classmates to sign.

Participants traveled from

all corners of the country—in-

cluding Florida, South Carolina,

New Mexico, New York, Ohio,

New Hampshire, Vermont, and

Washington, D.C.—to attend the

reunion.

Originally, classmates began

connecting on a social media

page called “South Hadley High

School Class of 1973,” started by

Jim Cummings. Other members

of the class are encouraged to join

the page to reconnect.

REUNION from page 1

Wendy-Leahy Adams and

Joanie Como aboard the Lady

Bea.

Ken Earle, former SHHS biology

teacher, and Beth Moynihan

Ballard.

High school sweethearts Lee Ann Weisel ‘73 and Jim Wiesel ’72.

Cathy Grabowski Vancour, who presently lives in Alabama, was not able to attend the

reunion, but did make and send a lap quilt that was rafﬂed off.

Courtesy Photos, Beth Moynihan Ballard

Tom Stevens served as emcee for reunion.