The ONLY local coverage in Brookfield – West Brookfield – East Brookfield – North Brookfield – Warren – West Warren & New Braintree CURRENT BROOKFIELD Soil testing topic of garden meeting, p2 BROOKFIELD SPORTS Women’s Alliance holding silent auction, p3 Cougars ready to hit the courts, p10 Calendar Editorial/Opinion Sports 2 4 10 Education Police Logs Classifieds POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: Quaboag Current 24 Water Street Palmer, MA 01069 7 6 12/14 Volume 8, Number 30 – 16 Pages CAC brings concerns to Selectmen QUABOAG CURRENT (USPS# 10860) is published weekly (every Thursday) by Turley Publications Inc. 24 Water Street Palmer, MA 01069 Periodical Postage Prices are Paid at Palmer, MA Friday, April 17, 2015 Annual science fair tests HYPOTHESES -WARREN- On the horizon Local activities available during school vacation By Jennifer Robert Quaboag Current Reporter At Tuesday night’s Warren Board of Selectmen meeting, the Warren Citizen Action Committee (CAC) approached the select board to inquire on the status on several issues that it has identified as ongoing. James Kordek, CAC member, brought up a trust fund going back about 100 years that was originally set up with the purpose of assisting and supporting young women who are unwed mothers. “Do we have any updates on the amount of this trust and has any of it been dispersed to any woman in this circumstance,” Kordek asked. Chairman of the select board David Delanski said that the last time he inquired there was about $40,000 in the account and that, as far as he knew, no money has ever been expended from it. “The board looked to see if that trust could be broken and put into free cash to be used for another purpose since welfare and food stamps were not in place when the trust was set up and now young women who need help can go to the state to get it so there is no need for the trust,” he said. Delanski said that there was never a resolution to that original request but that perhaps it should be See CAC I PAGE 9 -REGIONBy Jennifer Robert Quaboag Current Reporter -WARRENBy Jennifer Robert Quaboag Current Reporter L ast Wednesday students in the eighth grade honors science class at Quaboag Regional High School showed off the science fair projects that they have been diligently working on for the better part of the school year. The projects teach students how to use the scientific method through actual hands-on project development and experimentation, and the top scorers in this judged event will go on to compete in the regional science fair to be held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute the first week of May. See FAIR I PAGE 8 QUABOAG CURRENT PHOTO BY JENNIFER ROBERT Tyler Finney investigated the possibility of ripeness of strawberries and the amount of DNA they contain. With school vacation week about to begin, families who are not traveling may find entertainment in the many area programs that are being held next week. In West Brookfield there will be two special vacation week programs in addition to normal programming. On Tuesday, April 21 Angela Carter, of Angela’s Ink Links, will be leading a card making class for students in grades two and up. Children will be led to design and make their own handmade cards. This event is funded by the Friends of the Library. On Wednesday, April 22 Sangita Desai will be leading a dream jar craft for children 6 and over. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Both of these events require pre-registration, which can be done by calling the library at 508-8671410. In addition to the vacation week programming, the Merriam-Gilbert Library will have superintendent of the Quaboag Regional School District Brett Kustigian in for two public information sessions regarding the proposed school budget See ACTIVITIES I PAGE 9 Who will get the clay trophy? Juliet Rose prepares Chamber awards - MONSON – By Douglas Farmer Staff Writer TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY DOUGLAS FARMER Juliet Bacchas points to images that provide inspiration for the Choice Award trophies. From the moment artists Juliet Bacchas and Linda Spelko began pressing on a ball of clay for consistency to when they add the finishing glaze on the spiral award presented to each winner of the Chamber Choice Awards program next week, it will be all about tying elements together, they said. For the two proprietors of Juliet Rose Gallery and Studio in Monson begin with images common in New England and the Quaboag Valley, from maple leaves to church steeples. They then form a clay spiral that symbolizes the continuity of both the Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce (QHCC) and the volunteerism that supports the many towns in the region. And when they begin carving into the hardened base of the trophy, they often add elements unique to the individual or group being honored. Bacchas and Spelko have been preparing the trophies for the Choice Awards program for the last five years. QHCC President Lenny Weake said that when he and Patty Clark, director of member services at the Chamber, approached Juliet Rose, they were looking for a keepsake that went beyond a traditional massproduced trophy or plaque and provided enjoyment for years to come. And he said that the fact that they are locally created by artists involved in the Chamber builds on the organization’s mission of supporting local businesses, he said. See CHAMBER I PAGE 16 PAGE 2 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 Quaboag Current/Town Common Obituary Policy Turley Publications offers two types of obituaries. One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the name of deceased, date of death and funeral date and place. The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $50, which allows families to publish extended death notice information of their own choice and may include a photograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituaries should be submitted through a funeral home to: [email protected]. Exceptions will be made only when the family provides a death certificate and must be pre-paid. Visit us at www. turley .com – Obituary – - DEATH NOTICES Drazek, Bernard Died April 7, 2015 Funeral services April 16, 2015 St. Stanislaus Church West Warren Bernard Drazek, 84 WARREN - It is with great sadness the family of Bernard Drazek, 84, announces his passing on April 7, 2015. He was born in Warren, March 20, 1931, the youngest of nine children to Zophia (Chrabaszcz) and Stanley Drazek. A life-long resident of Warren, he worked at McCarthy Fuel as an oil burner technician, Warren Housing as a maintenance man, and a cemetery superintendent at Pine Grove and St. Paul’s Cemetery for many, many years. Bernie “Sonny” to his family, had a love for their farm, changing from dairy to trees, he ran a Christmas Tree farm with cookies and a smile. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters, he is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joan (Wojcieszek), his daughters Patricia and husband Michael Michalski of Warren, Susan and her husband Adrien Baracco of Kennebunkport, Maine. He was most proud of his four beloved grandchildren, Jeffrey and Andrew Michalski, and Adam and Carly Baracco. He was a caring person, always willing to help, family was the most important thing to him, and took great pride in all their accomplishments. He loved the outdoors, tractors, and traveling, fixing things mechanical with the grandchildren and friends. He will be tremendously missed by all those who loved him. Calling hours were April 15 at Cebula Funeral Home in Ware. A Funeral Mass was offered at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16 in St. Stanislaus Bishop & Martyr Church in West Warren. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions can be made to the Warren Ambulance Service, Warren Fire Fighters Association, P.O. Box 608, Warren, MA 01083. Soil testing topic of garden club meeting BROOKFIELD - The Brookfield Garden Club will meet Sunday, April 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Brookfield Congregational Church. There will be a program involving “Soil Testing” by Don Roberts. Members who would like their soil tested are asked to bring p l e a s e re cy cl e a clean plastic bag with at least 1 cup of soil from their garden. They will be testing for nitrogen, phosphorus, potash, and PH (acidity/alkaline). It would be better that the soil is dry and try not to handle it with your hands which could contaminate the soil. t h i s n ew s p a p e r YOUR LOCAL ✓ A weekly source to local happenings. Send all community calendar items to the editor at [email protected], or through regular mail at 80 Main St., Ware, MA 01069. Final deadline for all calendar submissions is Friday at noon the week before intended publication. CURRENT EVENTS LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THE 2015 QUABOAG HILLS CHOICE AWARDS AND DINNER is Friday, April 17. The event will be held Saturday, April 25 from 4 to 9 p.m. at The Cultural Center at Eagle Hill School, 242 Old Petersham Rd., Hardwick. Tickets are $39 each. NB IN COLOR – 5K RUN will be held Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at North Brookfield High School. This is a fundraising event to help the North Brookfield cheerleaders attend camp and tumbling classes this summer. The run (or walk) will not be timed; non-toxic colored powder will douse runners from head to toe in paint. MADE WITH DAD bat conservation box building will be held Saturday, April 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Howe Lumber Showroom, 225 West Main St. Register by calling 508-885-2934 or email [email protected]. SPAGHETTI SUPPER will be held at St. Stanislaus Church Hall on Main St. in West Warren on Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Tickets: $7/ individual; $25/family. Proceeds will benefit St. Thomas Aquinas School’s fundraiser to purchase a car for a needy parish in Uganda. The parish requested the school’s help in raising the funds for a car after one of the parish’s priests was attacked by a lion. To purchase tickets, please call Steve at 413-436-5056. EARTH DAY TRAIL DAY EVENT day Saturday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Meet at the Heins Farm Trail Head, 197 Leadmine Rd. Sturbridge. Bring work gloves and water bottle, wear good shoes and clothes for the weather, Pizza lunch at noon. PLIMPTON COMMUNITY FOREST TOUR sponsored by the Trust for Public Land will be held Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 277 New Boston Rd. in Sturbridge. This is a spring hike and site tour of the proposed conservation project; families and dogs welcome. Look for signs for parking by Old Holden Road. For more information contact Darci Schofield, 617-371-0514, Darci.Schofield@ tpl.org. VIC AND STICKS Recycled Rhythm Band Thursday, April 21 at 11 a.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library, Sturbridge. Musical comedy for the whole family. Pre-register at 508-347-2512. All ages welcome. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHL. OPEN SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT Tuesday, April 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Merriam-Gilbert Library. With Angela Carter of Angela’s Inklink. Bring your own projects/glue and learn something new. Please register. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. AMERICAN POODLES AT WORK will demonstrate how these special service dogs help to make life easier for the handicapped and the infirm by performing simple tasks Tuesday, April 21 at 3 p.m. at the Haston Public Library, North Brookfield. LEGOS ALL DAY will be Wednesday, April 22 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Haston Public Library, North Brookfield. DROP-IN RAINBOW LOOM CRAFT Wednesday, April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library, Sturbridge. Create jewelry and more with miniature rubber bands. Supplies provided. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHL. EARTH DAY KIDS BOOK SWAP Wednesday, April 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library, Sturbridge. Trade previouslyenjoyed books for ones that are new-to-you. Don’t Dread the Shred Annual Shred Day: Saturday, April 18 th 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. 155 West St, Ware 1084 Main St, Leicester 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. 2379 Boston Rd, Wilbraham 37 Worcester Rd, Charlton Documents you should shred: • Old tax returns • Pay stubs • Cancelled checks • Job applications • Medical records • Credit applications • Bank Statements • Credit card applications • Pre-approved credit card offers Documents that have your personal information on them need to be protected, even when you’re destroying them. Limit 3 boxes per household Shredded at 5/8 crosscut MEMBER FDIC MEMBER DIF 0#+&%GTVKƂGF MR. VINNY’S LITTLE PUPPET SHOW Thursday, April 23 at 12:30 p.m. at the Joshua Hyde Library, Sturbridge. Enjoy comedy, puppets, and more with Toe Jam Puppet Band’s Mr. Vinny. All ages welcome. Pre-register at 508-347-2512. Free. Sponsored by the Sturbridge Cultural Council. STURBRIDGE HISTORICAL SOCIETY will meet Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Paige Hall at the Publick House on Sturbridge Common. Guest speaker will be Dennis Picard, Director of Storrowton Village Museum at the Eastern States Fairgrounds. All are welcome For information, call Robert Briere at 508-347-3788. TEACHING CREATURES will present “Animals of Spring” program, featuring rabbits, box turtle, corn snake and frogs Thursday, April 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Haston Public Library, North Brookfield. Children will learn about the animals’ life in the wild and get to touch them if they wish. NORTH BROOKFIELD SPORTSMEN’S CLUB will be holding a “Texas Hold’em” at the Club, 20 Boynton Road, on Friday, April 24. Play starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. This is to benefit the Youth Fishing Derby that will be held April 25. Refreshments are available. NEW BRAINTREE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH will hold a Marinated Chicken Breast Supper Saturday, April 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the New Braintree Town Hall. Handicapped accessible. Tickets: $10/adults; $5/children 10 and under or free with an adult. Tickets will be available at the door, or call 413-477-8772 or 508-867-2387 to make reservations. A Penny Sale will follow the supper. Funds raised will be for the restoration of the 104-year-old church building. SPRING RUMMAGE/YARD SALE Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale, 8 Maple Street, Sturbridge. A bike collection and electronic recycling event will run in conjunction. A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS EAST BROOKFIELD $213,675 – 220 Stone Road – U.S. Bank, N.A., trustee of Nationstar Mortgage, LLC to Kenneth Bombria $53,000 – 106 Bridge St. – Richard A. Clark and Ellen West Shaw to Keith A. Najarian HARDWICK $185,200 – 104-110 Prospect St. – Michael P. Seery to Thaddeus Kaczmarski and Cheryl Kaczmarski NORTH BROOKFIELD $130,000 – 130 Ward St. – Zachary Larimer to Timothy Masterson $42,500 – 16 Mount Guyot St. – Vivian J. Forsberg and Samantha Durfee to Robert J. Peterson, Sr. and Robert J. Peterson, Jr. STURBRIDGE $250,000 – land on Ladd Road – Kelley Carrington, Kyle Carrington, Charlene A. Wyle, Charles J. Carrington, Christopher C. Carrington, and Jacqueline K. Barber to Brent Sellew and Ann Sellew WARE $70,000 – 61 Old Poor Farm Road – Bank of America, N.A. to Vision Investment Properties, LLC. WARREN $255,000 – 484 Reed St. – Dmitry Voloshinov and Kristie Voloshiov to Daniel Prizio and Chelsea Edwards $170,000 – 1209 Brimfield Road – Karl B. Hartshorn and Danielle E. Lawton to Doreen E. Tremblay $158,900 – 274 Bridge St. – Heather M. Girard, Nancy A. Nowak, Matthew D. Nowak, and the estate of Walter A. Nowak, Jr. to James G. Dusty and Karen L. Dusty $154,900 – 26 Jones St. – Michael E. Nolin and TinaAnn Nolin to Patricia A. Hempel $117,000 – 971 Reed St. – Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., trustee of Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC to Pamela Graf and Gary Graf $80,000 – 2255 Main St. – Cheryl A. Lynch to Emmie Loren Himmelman WEST BROOKFIELD $135,000 – 12 Mechanic St. – Federal National Mortgage Association to Dennis E. Belling and Deloris J. Belling $63,000 – 9 Wickaboag Valley Road – Emerson Smith to Ann Merry Country Bank employees support canines REGION – Some members of the Country Bank Employee Charitable Giving Committee had the opportunity to meet Kristen Hartness and her service dog Asha, of Canines for Disabled Kids, to learn a little more about the organization and how it assists local children. Located in Worcester, CDK began in 1998 with a mission to support the creation of child-canine service teams to promote independence and social awareness for children with disabilities. Country Bank Employees chose this organization as the recipient of funds collected during the month of January for Casual Fridays. Each week staff members are able to dress casually for a donation of $5 to the charity of the month. At the end of each month the total is matched by the bank and donated to that particular charity. The donation to Canines for Disabled Kids totaled $4,260. If you would like to learn more about Canines for Disabled Kids visit www. caninesforkids.org. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS COURTESY PHOTO Members of the CB Employee Charitable Giving Committee: Lindsey Willcutt, Sarah Berthiaume, Amanda McDermott along with Kristen Hartness and her service dog Asha. Haston Public Library plans events NORTH BROOKFIELD – The Haston Public Library has several special programs planned for April vacation. On Tuesday, April 21 at 3 p.m. Jillian Gartner of American Poodles At Work will demonstrate how these special “service dogs” help to make life easier for the handicapped and the infirm by performing simple tasks. Children and adults will enjoy this presentation. APAW, a non-profit, is always accepting donations of paper towels, old bath towels and blankets, cleaning supplies, Clorox wipes, dog toys and treats, collars and leashes. Anyone who would like to donate may bring these items to this event. Wednesday, April 22, is “All Legos, All Day” during regular hours of 1 to 7 p.m. Have fun being creative, and then see your masterpiece on display in the Children’s Library for a week. Thursday, April 23 from 3 to 4 p.m. Rae Griffiths of “Teaching Creatures” will be with her “Animals of Spring” program, featuring rabbits, box turtles, corn snakes and frogs. Children learn about the animals’ life in the wild and have the opportunity to get up close and personal with them. All ages will enjoy this program. Vendors needed for craft fair LUDLOW - The Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club is seeking vendors and crafters for the club’s fourth annual Springtime Vendor/Craft Fair Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are 65 vendor available spots on a first come first server basis. Spaces fill up quickly. Coffee will be available to all crafters and vendors throughout the day. There will also be a concession stand for you to purchase breakfast and lunch items. Applications are available on the club’s website at www.ludlowbgc.org or at the club. Applications will be accepted until spaces are filled or until April 20. Mail applications to Sheri Santos, Ludlow Community Center/Randall Boys & Girls Club, 91 Claudia’s Way, Ludlow, MA 01056. This is a rain or shine event. Space is limited. For more information, contact Sheri Santos at 413-583-2072 or email [email protected]. AMHERST/OAKHAM AUTO RECYCLING, INC. 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You may see even more people wearing blue ribbons this month, and around the world buildings are being illuminated with blue lights as part of the Light It Up Blue campaign. CBS Broadcast Headquarters in New York lit up blue. So did London’s Trafalgar Square and China’s Oriental Pearl Tower. Here in Springfield, the Basketball Hall of Fame lit up its enormous basketball completely blue! Whether it’s ribbons, lights or just heartfelt concern, whatever gets the conversation about autism going is good. Autism Spectrum Disorder, often abbreviated ASD, is a group of complex disorders of brain development. According to Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org), disorders on the autism spectrum are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art, but ASD also can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention, and physical health issues. ASD affects over 3 million individuals in the U.S. and tens of millions worldwide. Statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that 1 out of 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism. This represents a ten-fold increase over 40 years, and research concludes that only part of the increase is explained by improved diagnosis and awareness. ASD impacts the lives of many children and families here in western Massachusetts. Center for Human Development (CHD) is actively involved in providing support for children and families affected by ASD. One of CHD’s more than 70 programs and services is Early Intervention, which is designed for infants and children from birth to three years of age who have, or are at risk for, developmental delays. These may be related to communication and speech, attention difficulty, behavioral concerns, social or emotional stress, or difficulty crawling, walking or doing age-appropriate things independently. Early Intervention provides speech, physical and occupational therapy as well as assistance with developmental, mental health and other social concerns. CHD partners with early education and care centers, specialized health care providers, government and private social service agencies and others to help screen, assess and diagnose children at risk. Working together, we evaluate each child’s developmental and learning needs, and then plan and implement relevant intervention strategies and developmentally See EARLY INTERVENTION I PAGE 5 Letters to the Editor Cunningham to put education before politics TO THE EDITOR, This newspaper will print free self-submitted statements of candidacy only four weeks or more out from the election. All candidates running in both contested and uncontested races are asked to submit their statements to the editor to include only biographical and campaign platform details. Total word count for statements is limited to between 300500 words maximum. Please include a photo. We will not publish any statements of candidacy inside the four weeks from election threshold. To publish any other campaign publicity during the race, please contact our advertising representatives. We also do not allow personal attacks against other candidates or political parties in statements of candidacy, nor do we publish for free any information about key endorsements or political fundraisers. Letters to the editor of no more than 250 words from supporters endorsing specific candidates or discussing campaign issues are limited to three total per author during the election season. No election letters will appear in the final edition before the election. We reserve the right to edit all statements of candidacy and letters to the editor to meet our guidelines. TO THE EDITOR, As a parent in the Brookfield community, Child Life Specialist, Tantasqua Education Foundation (TEd.) Brookfield Liaison, and former Brookfield PTO President, I strongly urge all Brookfield residents to vote on Monday, May 4 for candidate Meg Cunningham, Elementary School Committee – three-year term. Meg Cunningham is a board certified Molecular Biologist and laboratory supervisor, which conveniently taps into that analytical mind, giving her data-driven decision making capabilities. Meg Cunningham is an active member of the Brookfield Parent Teacher Organization, volunteering her time and talents to assist in raising funds for our school as well as creating school and community based extracurricular activities. Meg Cunningham also volunteers as a local children’s religious education teacher, engaging students in challenging conversations and encouraging them to think about consequences and always choose kindness. Most importantly, Meg Cunningham is a parent of two children currently attending Brookfield Elementary School. Meg Cunningham will use her qualities to create a better balance between academics and extracurricular activities. She will undoubtedly provide commitment with accountability, and demonstrate the respect and compassion that our school faculty and students deserve - without a political agenda. Meg Cunningham is ready to put education before politics! On Monday, May 4 vote Meg Cunningham for Brookfield School Committee - 3 year term. 2015 Turley Election Policy Cunningham has budget, HR experience Carrie Ann VonHold Brookfield _________________________ Simpson endorses Cunningham TO THE EDITOR, I endorse Megan Cunningham for the three-year position on the Brookfield Elementary School Committee. She is a dedicated parent and a smart, capable, and experienced professional. Her work experience and her dedication to the town of Brookfield will serve Brookfield tremendously over the next three years. Please vote for Megan Cunningham on Monday, May 4! As a parent in Brookfield with children at Brookfield Elementary School, I am declaring my support of Megan Cunningham for the position of School Committee for Brookfield Elementary School. Meg’s experience with the PTO as well as her years of experience in budget planning, performance evaluations and effective interviewing/hiring make her the best candidate to fill the three year School Committee seat. Please consider voting for Meg Cunningham on May 4. Kyle Hill Brookfield OPINION PAGE/ LETTERS POLICY PHONE 413.967.3505 Fax: 413.967.6009 EMAIL Advertising Sales Jack Haesaert [email protected] Tim Mara [email protected] Advertising Support Jeanne Bonsall [email protected] Editor [email protected] WEB www.quaboagcurrent.com www.tantasquatowncommon.com @QuaboagCurrent TownCommonNewspapers Sincerely, William R. 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A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 PA G E 5 Great cut flowers to start now…or later STCC, WSU sign A lso known as cornflower, Bachelor’s Button versatility it would be Cosmos. This amazing flower is has one and a half inch thistle-shaped flower carefree yet durable, a choice for both the wild meadand is a care free choice for the cottage gar- ow and cottage garden. Hummingbirds and butterden or wild meadow. Best known in bright royal blue, flies seek out its nectar-rich flowers, and its seeds are it also comes in other pretty shades of blue, pink, equally as important to the birds. Although their vase lavender, maroon and white. Plants can grow life isn’t very long, the large, delicatelyanywhere from one to three feet tall and are petaled blooms make popular cut flowers. in the rather lanky in appearance- for that reason The taller types are especially suited for GARDEN cutting. ‘Versailles’ has strong stems and they can be spaced at just six inches apart. They often peter out in the heat, but by reis available in familiar shades of pink, rose moving spent blooms and watering you can and white. Sow cosmos seeds inside in mid prolong the plant’s demise. Make your first to late April, again at the rate of two seeds sowing of seeds outdoors in mid-late April, to the cell of a six pack, or one-half inch and resow in late June for blooms well into the deep, two inches apart in the garden. Thin Roberta fall- even through the first frost. Seeds can be plants to eight inches apart. McQuaid Turley sown one-quarter inch deep, two inches apart Most folks feel strongly about MariPublications Columnist and then thinned to the above spacing. golds, and either love or hate ‘em. We are Calendula or Pot Marigold is a cool-lovmost familiar with two types, African and ing annual that has been performing well in French, Tagetes erecta and patula respecmy garden for decades. Depending on variety of tively. African marigolds are tall, upwards of two calendula grown, the flowers on these beauties can to four feet. The best known in this class have large be single, semi-double or fully double, and can have “powder-puff ” type heads in yellow or orange. The contrasting dark eyes. Most flowers are two to three biggest drawback to African marigolds is that stems inches wide; the plants top off at a foot and a half sometimes break in the wind under the weight of the tall. They are subtly fragrant and the stems and foli- flowers. As well, dense heads sometimes get brown age are uniquely sticky to the touch. Calendulas can and slimy if we have a long stretch of rainy weather. be started indoors in mid to late April – two seeds On the upside, they don’t require exceptionally rich per cell of a six pack or, sow seeds in place one-half soil for optimal blooms, and once established, they inch deep, three inches apart, thinning to eight to ten are quite drought tolerant. French marigolds are inches apart. Deadhead regularly to keep the plant shorter, better branched and have smaller flowers. blooming. If your plants start to look ragged in mid- They are available in yellow, orange and bicolors, summer, consider cutting them pack to a point of usually striped mahogany-red. Double and single new growth at the base, then water and fertilize- with flower types prevail. Because most French marigolds any luck you could see a new flush of flowers that, grow well under 2’, they make great plants for the like bachelor button, will last well past the first cold front or mid-section of the border. Marigolds can snap. If one summer annual could win a challenge in See GARDENING I PAGE 7 EARLY INTERVENTION FROM PAGE 4 appropriate activities. Our goal is to help each child facilitate full participation in their daily routines and support their families in providing the guidance, care and environment that helps make it possible. CHD provides Early Intervention services in natural settings that each child is accustomed to, such as their own home, preschool or childcare setting. Success in addressing ASD may involve finding ways to reduce environmental barriers that limit a child’s WANTED TO BUY participation in family, learning, and community-based activities. Among the services provided through Early Intervention is sensory based treatment therapy, which helps children who are sensory defensive learn to tolerate their environment. Whatever the needs of the individual, the overarching idea is to better prepare children and their families to make smooth transitions to preschool, school or other communitybased programs. The support of an Occupational Therapist OT is often part of the plan for a child with ASD. 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This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement. $30,000 bachelor’s degree agreement SPRINGFIELD - An agreement between Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) and Worcester State University (WSU) will provide a pathway for students who complete their associate degree at STCC and transfer directly to WSU to complete their bachelor’s degree for a total not to exceed $30,000 in four years. The $30,000 degree agreement expands on a current MassTransfer agreement in place between the two schools for general business and liberal arts transfer students and streamlines the transition from completion of a selected STCC associate degree program to enrollment and subsequent graduation from WSU with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Bachelor of Arts in Visual and Performing Arts, all within a prescribed period of time and with a fixed overall cost for participating students. MassTransfer is a statewide transfer program implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to streamline the transfer process for community college students who want to complete a designated associate degree then transfer to any Massachusetts state university or University of Massachusetts campus. According to the agreement, STCC students must earn their associate degree within three years of enrollment and complete with an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 in order to be granted admission to the corresponding WSU major. Additionally, STCC students who graduate in an approved program with a minimum 3.0 quality point average will be eligible for a tuition waiver. For more information, call 413-755-4380. sionals who focus on enhancing participation in the performance of activities of daily living such as feeding and dressing, instrumental activities of daily living such as community mobility and safety procedures, as well as participation in education, work, leisure, play and social activities. Coincidentally, April is also Occupational Therapy Month and CHD is glad to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many wonderful OTs who partner with us to serve children and families affected by ASD. So “Light It Up Blue” during Autism Awareness Month and then join with CHD in keeping the conversation about autism going year round. To learn more, ask questions, or get help, please contact Center for Human Development at 413-739-3954. BELCHERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL CHOICE OPENINGS 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR The Belchertown Public School District is now accepting applications for the following School Choice seats for the 2015-2016 school year: Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 6 8 Seats 4 Seats 6 Seats 6 Seats 3 Seats 4 Seats Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 8 Seats 8 Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats 5 Seats Belchertown Public Schools is an attractive school district with well-maintained facilities, exceptional teaching and support staff and quality programs. The deadline for submitting a complete application packet which includes all required documents is 4:30 p.m. on May 15, 2015. The selection of non-resident students for admission will be in the form of a random drawing when the number of requests exceeds the number of available spaces. The drawing, if needed, will take place on May 20, 2015. The application and guidelines can be downloaded at www.belchertownps.org or by calling 413-323-0423 and requesting an application. The Belchertown School District does not discriminate in the admission of any child on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation or ancestry, athletic performance, physical handicap, special need, academic performance, disability or proficiency in the English language in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. PAGE 6 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 POLICE LOGS Editor’s Note: People in this country are presumed to be innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Police provide us with the information you read on this page as public record information. If you or any suspect listed here is found not guilty or has charges dropped or reduced, we will gladly print that information as a followup upon being presented with documented proof of the court’s final disposition. Brookfield Police Log Between April 6-13 Brookfield police made 20 motor vehicle stops, eight building and property checks, four motor vehicle investigations, two repossessions, performed traffic control once, served one warrant, and assisted one citizen. Police responded to one disturbance, three complaints of motor vehicle operations, three animal calls, two reports of suspicious activity, one motor vehicle accident, one medical emergency, one alarm, one safety hazard, two burglaries, and one fire. They appeared for one court-related matter and three officers were initiated. There were seven 911 calls. Three were for medical emergencies, one was for general information, two were animal calls, and one was a complaint of motor vehicle operations. Brookfield police assisted two other agencies. New Braintree Police Log Between April 6-13 New Braintree police made 21 building and property checks, eight motor vehicle stops, one welfare check, responded to one alarm, responded to two safety hazards, and responded to three animal calls. There were two 911 calls. One was for a structure fire and one was a hang-up call. North Brookfield Police Log Between March 30-April 13, North Brookfield police made two arrests. Sherry Rodgers, 35, of 61 Smith Hanson Road, North Brookfield, MA was arrested on April 3 on a warrant. David Drolet, 39, of 78 Walnut Street, North Brookfield, MA was arrested on April 7 on a warrant. Police made 45 building and property checks, 33 motor vehicle stops, two motor vehicle investigations, one inspection, one investigation, performed radar once, performed traffic control three times, served four summonses, served RIVER WATCH one Registry of Motor Vehicles notice, served papers once, served four warrants, and assisted five citizens. They responded to one report of a missing person, three reports of suspicious activity, one motor vehicle accident, two threats, one report of a scam, five alarms, five animal calls, one report of forgery, one report of harassment, two safety hazards, two complaints of motor vehicle operations, one lockout, one complaint, one disabled motor vehicle, one report of burglary, one report of vandalism, one theft, two disturbances, and one fire alarm. They appeared for court-related matters three times, and 13 officers were initiated. There were 16 911 calls. Of these, six were for medical emergencies, one was for a motor vehicle accident, one was for a chimney fire, two were complaints of motor vehicle operations, one was for a report of vandalism, one was a complaint, one was for a disturbance, one was an animal call, one was for a lockout, and one was a hang-up call. North Brookfield police assisted two other agencies. Warren Police Department Bradley Thretheway, 53, of 109 School St. in Warren, was arrested on April 9 for fugitive from justice on a court warrant. Last week the Warren Police Department made 25 motor vehicle stops, performed 37 building or property checks and responded to 29 general calls for service. There was also one animal call and one report of breaking and entering. There were seven 911 calls. Four were for medical emergencies, one was for an assault, one was for an animal complaint and one was for erratic operation of a motor vehicle. The department performed 10 investigations and assisted another agency on three occasions. In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 40A, Section 5, the Warren Planning Board will hold a public hearing Wednesday, April 22 at 6:45 p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Shepard Municipal Building, 48 High Street, to consider adoption of three proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments: To add the approximately 4.8 acres of the former Hardwick Knitted Fabrics mill to the Mill Conversion Overlay District. The district provides flexible standards 150 mi2 838 cfs 5.26 ft 2015-04-14 85.55% Light Blue 162.72% 152.79% TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY COLLEEN MONTAGUE Editor’s Note: “River Watch” tracks data provided by the US Geological Survey examining the Quaboag Current flow and flood records taken from a testing station in Brimfield over the past seven days. This information is provided to help fisherman, boaters, and residential abutters understand their local tributaries better. For more current daily data and more details, visit http://waterwatch.usgs.gov/. KEY: Drainage area: Also known as watershed area. The area of land that contributes water to a stream either as surface runoff or groundwater flow; usually measured as square miles. Discharge: Also known as streamflow. The volume of water moving in a stream at any point in time; usually measured as cubic feet per second. Stage: The water level of a stream compared to a fixed reference point at the location where the measurement is made; usually measured as feet. Water level measurements are always made at the same location so that comparisons can be made over time. Stage is not depth of water, because depth can vary significantly across a stream and upstream or downstream, but a higher stage means deeper water, and a lower stage means shallower water. Some streams have an official flood stage designated by the National Weather Service, which is the level at which flooding will begin to occur. Date: The date and time of the most recent update of the data map. When more than one data location is shown on a map, the most recent update time for individual locations may be up to an hour earlier than the update time for the map. Percentile: Compares the most recent value of streamflow to the historical observations for the day. For example, if the most recent value is at the 25th percentile, it means that historically the streamflow for the day has been at or less than this level 25 percent of the time, or on average 1 day out of every 4. If the most recent value is at the 75th percentile, it means that historically the streamflow for the day has been at or less than this level 75 percent of the time, or on average 3 days out of every 4. Conversely, at the 75th percentile it could also be said that the streamflow for the day has been at or higher than this level 25 percent of the time, or on average 1 day out of every 4. At the 50th percentile, there have been an equal number of historical observations higher and lower, and the 50th percentile is often referred to as the “normal”. However, hydrologists consider percentiles between 25 and 75 to be relatively normal and within expected natural ups and downs, with less than 25 being unusually dry conditions and higher than 75 being unusually wet conditions. Class symbol: Groups current water conditions into general categories of wet or dry compared to historical observations using percentiles of daily streamflow. Green indicates relatively normal conditions; “warm” colors yellow, orange, and red indicate drier than normal conditions; and “cool” colors light blue, blue, and black indicate wetter than normal conditions. Red and black indicate that new low or high streamflow records have been set for the day. West Brookfield Police Log Last week the West Brookfield Police Department made 11 motor vehicle stops, responded to one call for illegal dumping and responded to 15 general calls for service. There was also one report of a fire and one building or property check. There were nine 911 calls. Three were for medical emergencies, two were to assist a citizen, one was for a disturbance, one was for a larceny, one was for an animal call and one was a hang-up. The department performed one investigation and assisted another agency on two occasions. - Legal Notice TOWN OF WARREN Warren Planning Board Zoning Bylaw Amendments Drainage area: Discharge: Stage: Date: Percentile: Class symbol: % normal (median): % normal (mean): to encourage the redevelopment of former mill sites in Warren. To allow Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers by special permit of the Planning Board in the Mill Conversion Overlay District and in the Major Development Overlay District. The bylaw would allow medical marijuana cultivation, dispensaries and processing if in compliance with specific standards in the bylaw. To modify the dimensional requirements for residential uses in the Village District, which encompasses the villages of Warren Center and West Warren. Many lots are currently nonconforming, and the proposal would reduce the minimum area, frontage, and yard setback requirements to enable more lots to become conforming. The text and maps of the proposed zoning amendments are available for review at the office of the Town Clerk in the Shepard Building, 48 High Street, Warren, Mass. Office hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The board invites all interested parties to attend and offer comments on the proposed zoning amendments. 4/17/15 CLUES ACROSS 1. Harsh grating sound 5. American Resource Bureau (abbr.) 8. Fiddler crabs 11. Mex. soccer goalie Guillermo 13. After B 14. Jai __, sport 15. Brief ad or notice 16. Certified public accountant 17. Vexation 18. Rough gemstone 20. Annual grass of Europe and N Africa 21. Metal cooking vessels 22. Suspiciousness 25. “Purple Haze” musician 30. In a way, built up 31. Runner used for gliding over snow 32. In a way, initiated 33. Was inclined 38. Divides evenly into 41. Born early 43. The Ocean State 45. Rifle blades 47. Whale ship captain 49. Scientific workplace 50. Fill with high spirits 55. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 56. 7th Greek letter 57. Peoples of the Middle East 59. Height x width 60. A way to drench 61. Artificial waterway 62. Possessed 63. Turns into noun 64. Capital of Yemen CLUES DOWN 1. Take by force 2. Liberal rights organization 3. Avoid and stay away from deliberately 4. Meat from a pig (alt. sp.) 5. Harmoniousness 6. Fixes 7. A member of the Beat Generation 8. Arm bones 9. Abel’s brother (Bible) 10. Small Island (British) 12. __ Dhabi, Arabian capital 14. Egyptian cobras 19. Overly precious (British) 23. Not or 24. Foreigners 25. Stab 26. Frost a cake 27. Microgram 28. George’s brother composer ANSWERS APPEAR ON PAGE 11 29. Famished 34. Snakelike fish 35. Doctors’ group 36. Anais ____, author 37. CNN’s founder 39. Bad water disease 40. Given 41. Favorite 42. Lift 44. Discuss opposing points 45. Bleated 46. Swedish rock group 47. Indian housemaid 48. Israeli dance 51. Insect secretion used in shellac 52. Macaws 53. Source of the Blue Nile 54. Abba __, Israeli politician 58. Patti Hearst’s captors A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 Annual Country Bank Brimfield Trail 5K Race is April 25 BRIMFIELD - The seventh annual Country Bank Brimfield Trail 5K Race will take place Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. starting at the trail head parking lot located south off of Route 20 on Five Bridge Road in Brimfield. There are six age groups for men and women. Last year’s event fielded just under 100 runners and they hope to meet and exceed that number this year. Registration can be completed online at www.BrimfieldTrail.org or pick up forms at the Sturbridge Coffee House or some of the area shops and restaurants. The Brimfield Trail Association has this event to help raise money for the maintenance and continued construction of the Brimfield Trail which is part of the Grand Truck Trail. When completed, the Brimfield trail will connect with some 40 towns from Franklin to Palmer, a distance of some 60 plus miles. This year’s main sponsor is County Bank who has donated not only financially, but will also be supporting us on the event day with several of their employees helping with registration and recording times during the event. The first 75 entries receive a free T-shirt. Entry fee is $20 prior to race day. The course is a 5K loop on gravel based trail, mostly flat with varied terrain. The Brimfield Trail Association is a 501-3C non-profit organization supporting trail work and various outdoor events in Brimfield and the surrounding towns. - education Local residents inducted into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi REGION - The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Patrice Metcalf of Brookfield was initiated at Westfield State University. Ashley Vezina of Brimfield was initiated at Westfield State University. Maida Leo of Brookfield was initiated at Westfield State University. Chelsea Cox of Sturbridge was initiated at Westfield State University. These residents are among ap- Volunteers needed to play with homeless children REGION - Did you know that 1 in every 30 children in the U.S will go to sleep without a home this year? Horizons for Homeless Children is seeking fun-loving, dependable people to interact and play with children living in family homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters in Western Massachusetts. A commitment of 2 hours a week is required for at least 6 months. Day and evening hours are available. Trainings are held regularly and are listed on the website. The next training will be held Saturday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in West Springfield. For more information, email [email protected] or call 413532-0467. GARDENING I FROM PAGE 5 nearly every color except blue. For four to six inch dahlia-like blooms grow ‘Benary’s Giant Series’, you’ll be delighted with sturdy stems and a low instance of disease. A bouquet of mixed colored zinnias alone is breath taking. Start indoors in early April, two seeds per three inch pot, or sow individually in recycled six packs. Seeds can also be started directly in the garden; if you go that route, flowering will be delayed- expect blooms from mid- August through the first frost. be started indoors as you would cosmos in mid- April or directly in the garden in mid- May. Sow seeds three inches apart in full sun. After plants are up and growing, thin to 10 inches apart. Keep your marigolds looking their best and most floriferous by removing spent blooms on a regular basis. Last but not least, Zinnias are another versatile cut flower, appearing in QUABOAG RIDERS KING AVENUE (Off Rte. 32) MONSON, MA MOTORCYCLE HILL CLIMB FULL CONCESSION STAND SEASON OPENING Sunday, April 19, 11am Sanctioned by SIGNUP CLOSES AT 9:30AM SHARP North Brookfield now accepting preschool students NORTH BROOKFIELD - North Brookfield Elementary School preschool program is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 schoolyear. Applications can be downloaded from the school department website, the Special Education office at 508867-3166 or from the Elementary School office at 508-867-8326. E-mail: [email protected] www.monsonmonster.com Telephone: 267-4414 Farms “An inexpensive place to spend a relaxing time for the whole family.” • Homemade Gourmet Ice Cream • Frozen Yogurt • Sherbet & Sorbet • No Sugar Added Ice Cream • Full Restaurant w/Daily Specials • Group Hay Rides by Reservation Only • Day or Evening Field Trips • Birthday Parties • Fresh Haddock APRIL 17TH OPEN FOR THE SEASON OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 111 East Hill Road • Monson, MA 01057 413-267-5355 Beautiful Views! Spaghetti supper proceeds to benefit Ugandan church WARREN - There will be a spaghetti supper at St. Stanislaus Church Hall on Main St. in West Warren Saturday, April 18 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $7 for an individual and $25 for a family. Proceeds will benefit St. Thomas Aquinas School’s fundraiser to purchase a car for a needy parish in Uganda. The parish requested the school’s help in raising the funds for a car after one of the parish’s priests was attacked by a lion. To purchase tickets, please call Steve at 413-436-5056. Quabbin Regional School District Is the Option. Quabbin Regional Middle School and High School Prospective Students School Event Night for Grades 7-12 TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 - 6:30-8:00 PM The night will feature informaƟon on: On-site IB (InternaƟonal Baccalaureate) World School Diploma Programme i Comprehensive World Languages including Mandarin Chinese and American Sign Language i Navy Junior Reserve Oĸcers Training Corps (NJROTC) i Access to on-line courses of study i Advanced Placement Courses i Challenging science and technology courses including RoboƟcs and Biotechnology i Award winning performing and visual arts programs including Video ProducƟon and Digital Design i AthleƟcs, Clubs and AcƟviƟes i w stvie e W proximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Considering School Choice Options? CHILDREN UNDER 12 FREE Please leave your pets at home. PA G E 7 Our Own Delicious Homemade Gourmet Ice Cream! Take Home a Handpacked Quart of Your Favorite Flavor! For more informaƟon regarding IB World School Diploma Programme visit: hƩp://ibschool.qrsd.org/ Quabbin Regional Middle and High School 800 South Street, Barre, MA 01005 978-355-4668 - To schedule a campus visit or for more information please click on the school choice icon on our homepage: www.qrsd.org Or Email: [email protected] Families new to Quabbin please R.S.V.P. to Jessica BenneƩ, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent jbenneƩ@qrsd.org (978) 355-4668 ext. 8500 EOE: Quabbin Regional School District’s Policy of nondiscriminaƟon will extend to students, staī, the general public and individuals with whom it does business; and will apply to race, color, naƟonal background, religion, sex, disability, economic status, poliƟcal party, age, handicap, sexual orientaƟon, gender idenƟty, homelessness and other human diīerences. PAGE 8 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 Jack Luyrick explored what conditions most affected the bounce of a tennis ball. Marty Flynn investigated whether soft wood or hard wood would produce a larger flame when burning. FAIR I FROM PAGE 1 QUABOAG CURRENT PHOTOS BY JENNIFER ROBERT Sleep and stress were studies by Elizabeth Gibeault. “I like to play video games a lot and people say that they are no good for you,” Zackary Giroux said, explaining his project. “I wanted to see if it really did have an effect on you, on how your body works.” Giroux tested out his hypothesis by monitoring vital signs while playing video games and while not. The difference, he said, was very negligible. Other students tested out topics that were of interest to them. Carly Duff took a look at which gender is more aware of their surroundings by showing fair attendees a short video in which they have to count the number of times a ball is passed. Really, though, what she was looking for was to see if the viewer noticed the gorilla that showed up on the screen during the video. “The females have better awareness so far it seems,” she said. Other topics included the effects of stress on sleep, flammability of different fabrics and what factors affect the bounce in a tennis ball. This year teacher Kim Spock opened the fair up to parents and friends of the students, something that has not been previously done. “It was great to see so many parents show up,” she said. “They seem to really be enjoying seeing all the projects.” Zachary Giroux investigated if playing video games had an effect on one’s vital signs. Jude Killian shows off his project, which looked at the flammability of different fabrics. Anduin DeVos explains the results she found when she examined if temperature affects the strength of permanent magnets. Did you see that gorilla? Carly Duff studied whether males or females have better awareness of their surroundings. Katelyn Maskell explains her project on fungus. This year was the first year that teacher Kim Spock opened the fair up to parents. “I was really surprised and pleased with the turnout,” she said. A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 THE QUABOAG CURRENT is a weekly newspaper published e v e r y Fr i d a y b y Tu r l e y Publications, Inc. with offices located at 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. Telephone at 413-283-8393 or fax at 413-289-1977. Periodical postage pending at Palmer, MA and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to: Turley Publications, Inc., 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069. PATRICK H. TURLEY CEO KEITH TURLEY President DOUGLAS L. TURLEY Vice President EDITOR [email protected] ADVERTISING SALES Jacky Haesaert, Tim Mara and Lisa Marulli SPORTS EDITOR Dave Forbes SOCIAL MEDIA @QuaboagCurrent TownCommonNewspapers WEB www.quaboagcurrent.com ACTIVITIES I FROM PAGE 1 that will be voted on at the upcoming annual town meeting. “I think it is important that people understand what they are voting on, especially with the possibility of a 2 ½ override on the table,” librarian Holly Takorian said. “People don’t seem to really understand what the budget is and this is a good way to learn about it and be able to ask questions.” The sessions will be held Monday, April 27 with one session at noon and the second at 6:30 p.m. In North Brookfield the Haston Free Library will be featuring special vacation programming as well. On Tuesday, April 21 Jillian Gartner will be presenting a special program on service dogs entitled Poodles at Work at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 will be a special all-day Lego building day and on Thursday, April 23 children will be able to explore a number of interesting animals. Rabbits, box turtles, corn snakes and frogs will be part of the special presentation that is sponsored by the Friends of the Haston Library from 3 to 4 p.m. In Brookfield regular music programming will continue during vacation week with Ms. Coro offering pre-school music time on Wednesday from 11:15 a.m. to noon. The library also has a variety of museum passes available for families who have a library card, including Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory and Garden in South Deerfield, the Children’s Museum in Holyoke, the Ecotarium in Worcester and the Worcester Art Museum. Interested patrons can call for availability at 508-8676339. Museum passes are available at all participating C/W Mars libraries and vary by location. Contact your local library for options and availability. PA G E 9 Circus tickets on sale now WEST SPRINGFIELD – Excitement is building and the box office is buzzing as families reserve tickets to the 61st season of the Melha Shrine Circus, four days of wholesome family fun in the safe environment of the Eastern States Coliseum in West Springfield. The “circus with a purpose” will feature performances during school vacation week from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26. The box office is now open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Eastern States Exposition. Among the most popular and daring acts to roar into the ring this year will be Bello Nock, world renowned comic daredevil and “Gold Clown” award winner of the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo, who will perform along with his daughter, eighth generation circus performer Annaliese Nock. Prices are $14 for general reserved seats and $18 for box seats (no discounts apply to box seats). Children under age 3 seated on an adult’s lap do not need a ticket. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 413-205-5087; at the box office daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; or online at melhashrinecircus.com. Discounted coupons are available at all western Mass. Big Y locations. The proceeds from the circus are used for the benefit of the Melha Shriners and are not tax deductible. Sponsors for this year’s “Circus with a Purpose” include: Big Y World Class Markets; Six Flags New England; 94.7 FM WMAS; Sports Radio 1450 – The Hall; CBS3 Springfield, abc40 and FOX6; The Springfield Republican and MassLive.com, the online home of The Republican; NewsRadio 560 WHYN, Mix 93.1-WHYN-FM, and Kix 100.9 WRNX; The Reminder Publications; the Hampden County Bar Association; and the International House of Pancakes (IHOP). Trip offered by friends of seniors group STURBRIDGE - The Friends of the Sturbridge Seniors will host a coach tour of Boston’s landmarks followed by a narrated two-hour cruise on the Spirit of Boston ship will take place on July 15. A buffet lunch and Broadway style songand-dance review will follow. The group will then tour Boston’s famous North End or Quincy Market and nearby Rose Kennedy Greenway. The trip departs from Bethlehem Lutheran Church. The trip is open to non-seniors. For reservations and times, contact Marcia Loranger at the senior center at 508-347-7575. More trips will be announced in the future. 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. Visit us at www. turley .com 2015 FEST CAC I FROM PAGE 1 looked into again. Another CAC member, Stanley Soltys, inquired about the line item for maintenance of the town hall that is in the budget and if phases one and two of the repair work were completed. “Phase one is complete but phase two is not,” selectman Robert Lavash said. “Bids are coming in Thursday for the portico, contracts came in yesterday that the board of selectmen has to okay for the downstairs as well as signing permits for the downstairs and that should take of phase two.” Soltys said that the line item for repairs is $3,000 an- Your Guide to Local PLACE YOUR AD IN NEW ENGLAND’S #1 SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE* *Voted #1 advertising supplement for 2012 by New England Newspaper and Press Association. nually and that it appears none of it has been spent or turned back in. The select board said that they would inquire about the status of those funds. Along the same lines, Kordek asked about the status of the portico barriers that are in front of the building, stating that he thought they were supposed to be removed before Christmas. Delanski said that the bids for work that would allow that are what is coming in on Thursday and that those repairs should begin to move right along. Jim Fountain asked for, and was furnished with by the board, a list of tax title properties in town. He also YOUR LOCAL FULL SERVICE BANK SUMMER ACTIVITIES & VACATION DESTINATIONS A 30 Year Mortgage with 1 Rate Adjustment at 15 years. CONTACT YOUR TURLEY REP TODAY! 800-824-6548 – A T U R L E Y P U B L I C AT I O N – VOTED #1 SUPPLEMENT IN NEW ENGLAND 2012 & 2014 A valuable resources for summer activities and vacation destinations in Western & Central Mass OVER 150,000 DISTRIBUTED EVERY SUMMER! 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North Brookfield | PAGE 1 0 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 SPORTS 8 [email protected] @turleysports www.turleysports.com acebook.com/turleysports Cougars ready to pounce on opposition - WARREN By Dave Forbes Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer A TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DAVE FORBES Quaboag seniors Madisoner Messier (8) and Nikki Pappas are set to lead the squad this season. fter an extended spring training in the gymnasium due to the harshness of the winter brought on by Mother Nature, one could not blame the members of the Quaboag varsity softball team if they were chomping at the bit to get outdoors and start playing. Quaboag head coach John Fox said that the girls have been working hard indoors to get ready for the new season. “The girls are excited to get the new season going,” Fox said. “They have been working hard here in the gym every day getting ready. I am very proud of how hard these See COUGARS I PAGE 11 Woodward selected to Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame Cougars prepare to hit the courts - WARREN - – SPRINGFIELD Springfield College is proud to announce that 1973 graduate James Woodward is one of five individuals who will be inducted into the Springfield College Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 18. Woodward, a dual-sport athlete at Springfield College from 1969-1973, was a three-time letter winner as a member of the football program as well as a four-time letter winner as part of the track and field program during his time on campus. Earning three Springfield College Male Athlete of the Year awards during his four-year career, Woodward was a captain See WOODWARD I PAGE 11 By Dave Forbes Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY DAVID HENRY SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM Jim Woodward (right), who is a member of the Tantasqua Regional High School Athletics Hall of Fame, receives a distinguished service award from Richard Bedard (left) at the Western Massachusetts chapter of the National Football Federation Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 12. Warriors sweep Panthers in doubleheader - STURBRIDGE By Dave Forbes Turley Publications Sports Staff Writer The Tantasqua boys tennis team kicked off its long-delayed spring season with a pair of home matches against David Prouty on Monday, April 13. The results were the best the Warriors could hope for in the two matches as they picked up a pair of 5-0 victories. In the first set of matches, Curt Allen was an 8-2 winner at first singles. At second singles, Aaron Inthirath rolled to an 8-1 victory and Michael Hermann won by the same score at third singles. On the doubles side, Mike Damon and Tyler Kirkland were 8-5 winners at first, and Sam Currier and Jared Worth were 8-0 winners at second. After a short break between matches, the two sides were back on the court for the second half of their doubleheader. Allen picked up his second win of the day, this time 8-1. Inthirath did the same with his 81 win at second, and Hermann kept the good results rolling with an 8-3 victory at third. On the doubles sides, Damon and Kirkland had a much easier time with their second match of the day as they secured an 81 win at first. Noah Scott and Andrew Umanzor took part in the second doubles match for Tantasqua and pulled away for an 8-1 win. The Warriors (2-0) were scheduled to face Uxbridge at home on Tuesday, April 14 and Auburn at home on Wednesday, April 15 before facing Leicester on the road at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17. The wait for the Quaboag tennis season was supposed to finally come to an end this week. After going through a couple of weeks of extra waiting to get in their first matches of the season, both the Cougars boys and girls tennis squads were scheduled to play their first matches of the season earlier this week. The boys are returning 10 players under veteran head coach John O’Neill, including one player who was unable to play last season due to injury. “Team is stronger with the return of Connor Spencer, who was unable to play in 2014,” O’Neill said. “He should battle for a singles position.” The three returning seniors are captain Raphael Gundersen, Spencer and Travis Nichols. The five returning sophomores are Rob Greenlaw, Brady Antonopoulos, Magnus Martin, Herrick Spencer and Julien Cournyer, along with two eighth-graders in Jack Luyrink and Jack Sledziewski. Junior Luc An is the lone newcomer to the squad. He is an exchange student from Germany. The new schedule for the boys had them playing at Bartlett in a doubleheader on Tuesday afternoon and at Grafton on Wednesday before facing Southbridge at home on Friday, April 17. After taking some more time off for spring vacation, the Cougars have matches at Auburn (April 27), home for Leicester (April 29), David Prouty (twice on April 30) and Tantasqua (May 6), at St. Peter-Marian (May 7), Southbridge (May 11) and Leicester (May 20), home for Northbridge (May 22) and Uxbridge (May 25) before wrapping up the regular season at Whitinsville Christian (May 26) and Tantasqua (May 29). The girls, who are led by ninth-year head coach Norm St. Denis, will be looking to win their seventh straight SWCL-West title this season are returning seven players with experience from last year’s team. “We graduated two of the best players in the league last year in Kelly Norton and Paige Guzik, both whom were undefeated,” said St. Denis. “We used a lot of different players at doubles last year, so we have seven players returning who are experienced match players. We also have four exciting eighth-graders who give reason for optimism about the future.” Senior captain Madison Thompson, who is in her fifth year on the team, is projected to be one of the singles player, along with junior Erica See TENNIS I PAGE 11 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 PA G E 1 1 - sports Lady Panthers face challenges in early season - BARRE - Jankins picks up fourth win By Karen A. Lewis Turley Publications Sports Correspondent WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - Quinnipiac sophomore pitcher and West Brookfield resident Thomas Jankins secured his fourth victory of the season in a 11-9 victory over Manhattan on Monday, April 13. Jankins pitched seven complete innings for the Bobcats allowing just a pair of runs on eight hits with three walks and struck out four batters. S pring is finally in the air as the Quabbin girls tennis team opened up their season recently traveling to the Wayside Racquet and Swim Club in Marlboro, to face powerhouse Nashoba. “Nobody got hurt and everyone came back alive,” Panthers coach Brian Young said. Although the outcome might not have been what Quabbin had hoped for, everyone on the squad including Young knew the competition that afternoon was going to be fierce as the Chieftains beat them 5-0. “Nashoba is coached by a professional and his daughter, who is also on the team, is ranked in the state,” Young said. “We haven’t even had a chance to get on a court yet. Our only opportunity to practice has been inside in the gym.” Young, who returns to the helm for his fourth year, was explaining something that just about every school across the board with every sport is facing, existing snow and muddy field conditions. In the Panthers’ case, they don’t even have a court on the Quabbin campus. They have to travel to Felton Field in South Barre where the squad has access to three fenced in courts. And up until recently, the courts were still covered with snow and ice. It took significant volunteer hours of manual labor by both Young and junior Nicole Paterson to remove it and get things cleared for playing. Obstacles have not only hit the girls squad, the boys tennis team has now ceased to exist due to low College NOTES Kilborn, Fountain deliver for Nichols TURLEY PUBLICATIONS PHOTO BY KAREN LEWIS The Quabbin girls tennis team has played one match so far this spring season. Pictured are: front row (from left to right) Savanah Hipppert and Mira Lockwood. Back row: Nicole Patterson, captain Emily Arsenault and Abby Hurd. enrollment. It will be the first time in years that Quabbin will not field a boys squad. Without a feeder program anywhere for youth in the five Quabbin towns and also without any kind of a tennis team offered to the middle school students, players are either trying the sport for the first time in high school or coming prepared from individually seeking out instruction and play on their own. But on the upside of things, Young was quick to mention that he’s got a great bunch of girls who are dedicated and engaged in a recreational sport that they can play throughout their lives. The Panthers have a roster of a dozen girls ranging in age from four freshmen to two seniors, including captain Emily Arsenault who has been with Young since freshman year. “I’ve always played since I was a little kid, but not seriously until I reached high school,” Arsenault said. “I like the team atmosphere of the sport and it’s nice to see people actually relying on you for things, and you rely on them.” This year Arsenault is transitioning from a spot on singles where she played last year, to a spot on number one doubles with sophomore Emma Miller. “I’m looking forward to the season more than other years because I’m playing doubles again,” Arsenault said. “Emma and I have bonded and we’re friends outside See LADY PANTHERS I PAGE 15 DUDLEY – Nichols freshman Brianna Kilborn, of North Brookfield, went 2-for-3 with two RBIs as the Nichols College softball team rebounded from a 5-2 loss to Endicott College in the opener to defeat the Gulls 4-1 in game two Sunday afternoon, April 12 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Nichols Softball Field. In the same game, junior Haley Fountain, of Warren, delivered an RBI single in the fifth inning. Kilborn also scored a run in a 3-1 loss in the second game of a doubleheader against Salve Regina on Saturday, April 11. Kilborn also had an RBI single and a run scored in a 6-4 loss to Curry in the second game See COLLEGE I PAGE 15 Local Boston Marathon runners BOSTON - The annual running of the Boston Marathon will take place on Monday, April 20. Listed below are the individual runners from the area who have qualified. BIB 29691 27046 NAME Crystal J. Burt Allison P. LeBrun AGE 31 20 TOWN Sturbridge Sturbridge You can share your Boston Marathon story or photos with Sports Editor Dave Forbes at dforbes@ turley.com. TENNIS I FROM PAGE 10 WOODWARD I FROM PAGE 10 and All-New England defensive tackle his senior year, as well as setting a pair of Springfield College records in the shot put. During his senior season, Woodward was undefeated in the shot put and finished 10th overall at the NCAA Championships in the event. After graduating from Springfield, Woodward became the head track and field coach as well as a physical education teacher at Ma- har Regional High School from 1976-2012. During this time, Woodward was also the head coach of the Mahar football program from 1982-2011, where his team played in five Super Bowls and won three of them. Over the 30-year span with the football team, the five-time Coach of the Year won 10 intercounty league championships and posted a record of 180-131-1. As a track and field coach, Woodward’s team won the Division II Western COUGARS I FROM PAGE 10 girls have been working all through this to get ready to play.” Just like most of their SWCL and Central Massachusetts counterparts, the Lady Cougars have had to do most, if not all, their work indoors for the first month of the season as very few of the fields across the region are ready for practice, let alone games, to take place on the diamonds. The Lady Cougars are returning 12 varsity players, including four seniors, four juniors, three sophomores and one freshman. “We have a real good group of kids on this team,” Fox said. “I come down here for the start of practice and they are already doing things to get ready. This is a group of girls that want to learn, want to play and want to have fun.” Quaboag returns an experienced infield with captains Madison Messier and Nikki Pappas at third and short, respectively, Sarah Nye at second base and Sadie Young at first. “It gives the pitchers a sense of confidence when they know that they have a veteran infield behind them,” Fox said. “They are not afraid to allow hitters Mass Championship four times, the league championship 10 times and coached over 50 Western Mass champions. In 2012, Woodward was inducted into the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Hall of Fame, as well as being inducted into the Tantasqua Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame. Woodward is currently the Athletics Director at Mahar Regional High School. to make contact because they know that one of the fielders behind them is going to make a play to stop the ball.” Speaking of pitchers, Holly Boyle and Valarie Wedge, will split time inside the circle this season. For the Lady Cougars this could prove to be a luxury item with the compressed schedule ahead as Fox will be able to rotate between the two of them with ease throughout the season. The Lady Cougars also have two very capable catchers in Claire Gagner and Southbridge transfer Angela Meunier. As with the two pitchers, both of them will split time behind home plate. The plan is to also use one of them in a corner outfield position in an attempt to keep both of their very capable bats in the lineup as much as possible. The outfield will feature Meghan Cassavant, who improved greatly during the season last year both as a hitter and a fielder and could prove to be a very valuable weapon, and Jacqueline Gancorz along with either Gagner or Meunier when they are not playing behind the plate. Lauren Bailey will split time between the outfield and infield, while Leah Robillard will be utilized in various roles throughout the season. Schlosstein and sophomore Shelby Tytula, who has four years experience on the varsity team. Senior captain Demi Wrobel leads the charge on the doubles side, followed by junior Comfort Smythe (five years experience), junior Kerri Morse, sophomore Emily Bouchard (four years experience), along with eighth-graders Emily Floury, Alyssa Bettencourt, Isabelle Greenlaw and Morgyn Astrealla. The new schedule for the girls had them playing against Bartlett in a doubleheader at home on Tuesday afternoon and at home for Grafton on Wednesday before facing Southbridge on the road on Friday, April 17. 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Call Joe Sablack. 1-413-436-9821 Cell 1-413-537-7994 F&D TOOL IS accepting application for a full time Secretary/Receptionist position. 40 hrs 5 days /wk $11.00/$12.00/ hr. Duties will include: Quickbooks, Excel, Word, Outlook. Applications will be accepted from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM M-F Apply at 2044 Bridge Street, Three Rivers TRUCK DRIVERS NEEDED A & B CDL CLASSES + BUS Chicopee, Ma (413)592-1500 UNITED TRACTOR TRAILER SCHOOL Unitedcdl.com FORBES & SONS PAINTING & STAINING Interior/ exterior, new construction, carpentry repairs, ceiling/ drywall repair, wallpaper removal. Vinyl pressure washing/ mildew treatments. Free estimates. Owner operated since 1985. Affordable prices. Residential/ Commercial. Insured. (413)887-1987 Landscaping **ALL SEASON** Specializing shrub trimming, pruning, design, deliveries, loader, backhoe, insured. Professional. Please call Bob (413)537-5789 (413)5387954. CHAMPAGNE LANDSCAPING WEEKLY mowing, Spring, Fall clean-ups, trimming, mulch, stone beds, gutter cleaning. Total yard maintenance. Call Dan (413)6824943 DAVE’S LAWN AND GARDEN Patios, mulch, Spring clean-ups, sod and seeded lawns. We do it all at Dave’s Lawn & Garden. Amazing looking landscape at a competitive price. Call (413)4784212. TRACTOR FOR HIRE •Backhoe/ loader •Light excavation •Brushhogging/field mowing •Low rates SCREENED LOAM •Special- Delivered/Spread $30/yd (18 yd minimum) (413)530-0256 Lawn & Garden COMPLETE LANDSCAPE LAWNCARE, Spring clean-ups, lawn mowing, renovation, aeration, fertilizing, de-thatching, shrub pruning, planting, mulching, bed edging. Graduate Stockbridge School Agriculture (413)967-6751. Painting EASTSIDE PAINTING PROS LLC Interior/ Exterior Painting, Free Estimates, Licensed & Insured www.eastsidepaintingprosllc.com 413-241-7555 KEEP IT PAINTING– Klems excellent exterior painting. Interiors too. Specializing in all aspects of quality painting and staining. 25 years experience. Free consultation. Steve (413)4778217 QUABBIN PAINTING INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR PAINTING, handyman, house and deck powerwashing, deck staining, gutters cleaned. Prompt professional service. Call 413-323-6425 [email protected] Plumbing LINC’S PLUMBING LIC #J27222 Scheduling Replacement Heating Systems Now Call LINC’S For Your Connection (413)668-5299 Roofing FREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. ALL TYPES OF ROOFING, shingle, flat and slate. Call Local Builders (413)626-5296. Complete roofing systems and repairs. Fully licensed and insured. MA CS #102453, CT Reg. 0615780. Lifetime warranty. Senior Discount. 24 hour service. SKY-TECH ROOFING, INC. 25 years experience. Commercial, residential. Insured. Shingles, single-ply systems. Tar/ gravel, slate repairs. 24 hour Emergency Repairs. (413)536-3279, (413)348-9568, (413)204-4841. Pools Tree Work ABC POOL & SPA Licensed & insured. A+ BBB Member. Pool damage? We can help. Top quality liners, above & inground pools, installations, openings, pool sales. Call (413)531-4192 7am7pm, 7 days a week. AAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE affordable prices, tree removal, hazard tree removal, cordwood, stump grinding. We’re fully insured and workmen’s comp. for your protection. Free estimates. Mon.Sun. Call Jason. 413-283-6374. ATEKS TREE- Honest, quality tree service. From pruning to house lot clearing. Fully insured. Free estimates. Think Spring. Cut the trees before the leaves. (413)687-3220. WOODCHUCK TREE EXPERTS Removals, Pruning, Cabling, Chipping and Stump Grinding. Safe, Professional and Affordable. Fully Insured. Massachusetts Certified Arborist on staff. 413519-6624 Pets BE A RESPONSIBLE PET OWNER - Financially needy? Call for assistance to spay/neuter your cat/dog. (413)565-5383 CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR ANIMALS. RETIRED RACING GREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION spayed/neutered, wormed, shots, heartworm tested, teeth cleaned Make a Fast Friend! Greyhound Options Inc. Call Mary at 413-566-3129 or Claire at 413-967-9088 or go to www.greyhoundoptions.org. Horses HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS offered year round at our state of the art facility. Beginner to advanced. Ages 4 years to adult. Boarding, sales and leasing also available. Convenient location at Orion Farm in South Hadley. (413)532-9753 www.orionfarm.net HORSESHOEING AND TRIMMING AFA certified Farrier. Available weekends also. Ken (413)668-4818. Help Wanted CARPENTER WANTED. NEED tools and reliable transportation. FT/PT. Call (413)245-4402. DRIVER, SCHOOL VAN Looking for a rewarding part-time job? 4-6 hours/day. Must be good w/children & have safe driving record. Growing company! Earn $12.60/hr + bonuses. Call (978)355-2121 after 9:30 AM for application. Will train. EEO FARM HELP WANTED. Tractor experience a must. Valid driver’s license required. (413)477-6600. FOSTER CARE: YOU can help change someone’s life. Provide a safe home for children and teens who have been abused or neglected. Call Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care at 413734-2493. FULL TIME AND PART TIME Construction/ pool industry. Will train. Call Mark (413)531-4192. LANDSCAPE WORKER POSITION for full service landscape company. Qualifications: license, transportation, resumé, references Experience a plus! Contact Mike at 888-347-9439 LIGHTNING ROD INSTALLER PT $15/hr to start. Submit resumé to: [email protected]. Looking for someone with a good attitude, willing to learn a physically and mentally demanding trade. Construction and electrical experience a plus. MEALS ON WHEELS driver. 4 days a week. Valid MA license. Good interpersonal skills. Some heavy lifting. Experience working with elderly a plus. Apply at Monson Council on Aging, 106 Main street, Monson, MA 01057 MUST HAVE OWN vehicle! Looking for experienced roofers and carpenters. Please call or text Tony @ (413)626-5296 PART TIME WANTED to stack firewood and run equipment. Must be consistent. Tetreault & Son (413)245-9615 PART TIME: #1. 3rd Shift 10:30P-6:30A 2 nights/wk Med RP (we train + Med Cert) or #2. 2nd shift 8-16 hrs/wk. for kitchen/dining and direct care. Call Nancy B. (508)612-7525. See Maureen 9am-4pm weekdays. Brookhaven Assisted Care, 19 West Main St., West Brookfield Business Opp. LIQUOR STORE FOR sale. Established location, 30 yrs. Full license, turn key opportunity. Over $600K Merchandise, $150K lottery in sales. 2,000 sq.ft leased store in Westfield. $165K plus inventory separate. Call (413)267-0497. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Brimfield Housing Authority is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Executive Director to serve the management needs of a two agency consortium consisting of the Brimfield and Palmer Housing Authorities. The Executive Director reports to both Boards of Commissioners and is responsible for the day to day operation and administration of 104 units of Chapter 667 State-Aided Elderly/Handicapped housing. The successful candidate will have at least two years of experience in housing management, community development, public administration, or a closely related field. Knowledge of the principles and practices of housing management, finances, and maintenance systems is also required. Computer proficiency is needed, and a knowledge of PHA or other related software is a plus. Written and verbal communication skills are needed, as well as a willingness to work with people of various socio-economic backgrounds. Certification as a MPHA from a DHCD approved Massachusetts Public Housing Administrator Certification Program is desired, but may be substituted by a similar certification by a nationally recognized housing or real estate organization. The applicant must be bondable and pass a Criminal History screening. Two years of full-time, post secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience. The starting salary range is between $33,322 and $34,564 annually, depending on experience, and is subject to approval by the Department of Housing & Community Development. The minimum number of work hours per week is 16 at Brimfield and 14 at Palmer, and must be worked during normal business hours. Applicants should submit a cover letter, outlining their specific qualifications along with resume to: Search Committee, c/o Brimfield Housing Authority, 20 Colonial Park, Brimfield, MA 01010 no later than May 1, 2015. EOE PAGE 1 4 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 Buzzin’ from Town to Town Classifieds Turley Publications’ Community Marketplace Real Estate Real Estate ✦ www.turley.com Mobile Homes BRIMFIELD 2004 JUST REDUCED! Was $74,900, now $69, 900. 2/3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 24’x44’ Fully applianced, central air. Beautiful, well kept. 413-5939961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES 967-7355 JILL A. GRAVEL, BROKER gravelrealestate.com THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME THIS SPRING? LIST WITH GRAVEL REAL ESTATE ANYTIME BETWEEN APRIL 1ST AND MAY 1ST AND WE ARE GIVING AWAY TWO 2ND ROW GREEN MONSTER TICKETS FOR RED SOX/YANKEES GAME ON SUNDAY, MAY 3RD DRAWING WILL BE RANDOM FOR EACH OWNER OF SINGLE FAMILY HOME THAT HAS LISTED WITH US DURING THAT TIME! YOU ARE WELCOME TO BE PRESENT FOR DRAWING AS WELL!! *$500 VALUE* CALL JILL GRAVEL TODAY WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT!!! 413-364-7353 Evenings call: NICOLE FLAMAND JAVIER STUART LORI FISHER CLAUDIO SANTORO KAYE BOOTHMAN JILL GRAVEL 413-695-2319 413-627-2700 617-620-0027 413-813-8257 413-477-6624 413-364-7353 For Rent TOOMEY-LOVETT 109 West St. Ware, MA 01082 www.Century21ToomeyLovett.com 413-967-6326 800-486-2121 West Brookfield: 508-867-7064 OUR INVENTORY HAS DWINDLED LIST NOW PROPER PRICING EQUALS FAST SALES Call us for an accurate FREE market analysis. 413-967-6326/800-486-2121 EAST BROOKFIELD: Location is great, investment or owner occupied. Let tenant pay mortgage. Beautiful cape 2 family, while you live in one unit. Full basement, workshops, 3 garages. Commercially zoned. $249,900 NORTH BROOKFIELD: Looking for a project or potential flip? 3 BR, 1 BA, field stone FP, huge eat in KT. Space for office or guest room Being SOLD "AS IS" need CASH or a 203K loan to purchase. Buyer responsible for new septic owner will do Title V. $124,500 STURBRIDGE: Raised Ranch, 3 BR, 2 BA w/Master BA, Open concept, finished basement, lg. Family Room, office, rec room, laundry walk out access. $259,900 WARE: Charming Victorian in pristine condition w/Carriage house. 3 BR, 1 BA, stain glass, crown molding, tray ceilings, hardwood flooring. Combination Kitchen and Butlers pantry. $205,000 WARREN: Beautiful colonial home with mountain view, 3 BR, 2 BA, custom kitchen, open floor plan, Fireplace, master suite, private setting. $299,900 Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea Glenn Moulton Jill Stolgitis Mary Hicks Alan Varnum Bruce Martin Joe Chenevert Michael McQueston 978-434-1990 413-967-5463 413-477-8780 508-612-4794 508-867-2727 508-523-0114 508-331-9031 508-362-0533 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 discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. BONDSVILLE- 1 BD Rm, offstreet parking, Laundry Rm. Call (413)436-5600. BROOKFIELD/ WEST BROOKFIELD apts. Electric heat/ HW not included. Laundry facilities, trash pick-up, on-site mail pick-up and delivery, $600- $675/ mo. 1st, last required. Pets negotiable. Smoke free facility. (508)867-7555 WARE- STUDIO APARTMENT with open floor plan, full kitchen and bathroom. Good area, offstreet parking. Propane/ electric heat. New carpet, fresh paint. Water, sewer, trash removal included. No pets. $500 per month. First & security (413)9677772. PALMER 1BR - Quiet Secure Country Location. Locked Storage & Laundry in Basement. K/DR Combo - LR-Full Bath. Nice Layout. No Smoke/Pets. 1st/last/sec. $750.00. Breton Est. 413-283-6940 ✦ For Rent FOR RENT 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. Call us toll free at 1-800-824-6548 For Rent Vacation Rentals PALMER 2 BR. $925/ mo. 1 mi to Pike. Beautifully renovated. Offstreet parking. Utilities not included. Available March 1. (413)427-2706. WARM WEATHER IS year round in Aruba. The water is safe, and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3-bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8. $3500. Email: [email protected] for more information. PALMER/ THORNDIKE 1-3 BR $600 and up plus utilities, offstreet parking. No pets. 1st, last, security. Leave message (413)896-2513. WARE 56 NORTH STREET, 2 bedroom. 2nd floor, W/D hookups. Outdoor porch. Available now $725/mo 1st, last, security. (978)355-6582 WARE CHURCH STREET, large comfortable 4 room apt., appliances, w/d hook-ups, private parking. Great back yard. Heat & electric included. $875, 1st, last, references. Non-smoking. 774239-4897. WARE NICE 2 BDRM apt., 1st floor, off-street parking, Coin-op laundry, HAP subsidized. No pets. (413)323-8707 WARE- BEAUTIFUL, SUNNY 3 BR TOWNHOUSE APT. $800 plus utilities, w/d hook-up, storage. No smoking, no pets. Credit check/references (413)320-5784. HILLSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTS Applications now being accepted for one, two and three bedroom apartments WARREN 3 BR large apt. Newly renovated. 1.5 bath, appliances, w/d hook-up, basement, nice yard overlooking river. No smoking. No pets. $850/ mo (413)477-6030 •Heat and hot water included •Ample Closets •Fully Applianced •Community Room •Laundry Facilities •Cats Welcome •Extra Storage •24 Hour Maintenance WARREN A MODERN Studio/ $525 and 2 BR $725 with new kitchen, carpet and appliances. Free hot water. Beautiful rural setting with a mountain view. Located on 67. Please call (413)436-5301 For Information call (413)967-7755 EHO 17 Convent Hill, Ware, MA MONSON. 3 BEDROOM. Completely renovated, propane heat, lower than oil, $100 toward first fillup. NO PETS!!! $900/ mo. F/L/S Call (413)783-0192. WARREN- 1 bedroom, off street parking. Call (413)436-5600. Commercial Rentals WARE OFFICE SPACE on corner of Main and South Street. 3 rooms. Great for Retail or Professional offices. Propane heat. High visibility. First month free $650 per month (413)9677772 Auto Parts USED AUTO PARTS, 91-day guarantee. Large inventory, engines, transmissions, radiators, tires, glass. Excellent service, junk car removal. Amherst-Oakham Auto Recycling Coldbrook Road, Oakham. 1-800-992-0441. Autos Wanted CASH FOR CARS: Any model or year. We pay Running or not. Sell your truck today. Free towing! offer: 1-800-871-0654. make, more! car or Instant Motorcycles HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD King Classic fuel injected, low mileage, one owner (413)267-3396. The Deadline to Submit Classified Line Ads is Friday at Noon Vacation Rentals CAPE COD- S. Yarmouth, 3 Bedroom Cottage. 1/2 mile to beach, has pool. June Special $950/ weekly, Mid-summer $1,100/ weekly. Call Mary (413)427-6385. You’ll find it in the Turley Buying? Selling? Your Ad Could be Here! Three zones and a whole lot of coverage area! www.turley.com Agawam Advertiser News • Barre Gazette • Country Journal Chicopee Register • The Journal Register The Ludlow Register • Quaboag Current • The Sentinel Shopping Guide • Southwick Suffield News • The Holyoke Sun Wilbraham-Hampden Times • The Town Common Town Reminder • Ware River News Visit our web site to place your ad with the click of your mouse! A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 LADY PANTHERS I FROM PAGE 11 of school. I think that relationship will make our overall game better.” Stepping into the number one, two and three singles spots are juniors Paterson, Mira Lockwood and Abby Hurd respectfully. Out of all the girls who are involved in many other activities, Paterson was the only player who participated in an end of the winter tennis session indoors in Paxton. Rounding out the number two doubles is senior Madison Carr and junior Hannah Bedard. Other players who will take part in exhibition games and stepping in for an occasional substitution is junior Savanah Hippert and freshmen Cheyanne Bishop, Allison Oldakowski and Marissa Pellegrino. Quabbin’s first two weeks of play could possibly be the toughest competition all season as they face non league competitors. After April vacation, the squad will come back to challenge opponents in their Midland B League. Out of that cluster of schools, Hudson looks like the team to beat as they sport girls who play for clubs year round. Teams that match up similar to Quabbin include Fitchburg, Marlborough, Leominster and North Middlesex. “Our single players have been hitting well in the gym,” Young said. “It’s tough to start the season against the better teams. We have some athletes on this team and I expect some wins. We’re only going to get better as time goes on and we can practice outside. Positive things happen to positive people, that’s my mantra.” The squad was scheduled to be back in action on Wednesday at Gardner and against South at Sullivan Middle School at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Their first home match is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 against Hudson at 4 p.m. PA G E 1 5 COLLEGE I FROM PAGE 11 of a doubleheader on Friday, April 10. In the first game of the doubleheader, Fountain surrendered nine hits and four runs (three earned) with three walks and three strikeouts in seven innings of work. Santilli delivers for Owls WESTFIELD - Westfield State baseball player and Tantasqua graduate Tim Santilli had an RBI double in a 7-2 win over Becker on Monday, April 13. Santilli had an RBI double in a 7-3 win over Framingham State on Saturday, April 11 in the second game of a doubleheader and a double in a 12-3 loss in the first game. Santilli also had two hits and an RBI in a 9-2 win at Springfield College on Thursday, April 9. Brenner picks up three hits for Judges WALTHAM - Brandeis baseball first baseman and Brookfield resident Kyle Brenner had three hits and an RBI in a 7-2 win over Worcester State on Tuesday, April 7. Baldino picks up RBI for Becker WORCESTER - Becker baseball player and East Brookfield resident Francis Baldino drove in a run with an RBI fielder’s choice in the ninth inning of a 10-9 10-inning loss to Worcester State on Monday, April 4. He also scored a run in the fourth inning. REALTOR CONNECTION Dorrinda O’Keefe-Shea REALTOR® Brendan Fullam BUYERS AGENT Toomey-Lovett, Inc. 270 Main Street Spencer, Massachusetts 01562 109 West Street Ware, Massachusetts 01082 Direct: 978-434-1990 Office: 508-885-3443 Email: [email protected] Website: www.DorrindaSellsHomes.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated REALTOR ® REALTOR ® 51 W. Old Sturbridge Road Brimfield, MA 01010 office: 413-245-1062 cell: 631-807-2923 Producer 2012 & 2014 [email protected] www.sullivanandcompanyrealestate.com NATHAN STEWART Stewart & Stewart Your Neighborhood Realtor Local. Knowledgeable. Experienced. LISA BOUDREAU Licensed in MA & CT (774) 200-7400 135 Main Street Sturbridge, MA 01566 [email protected] www.BoudreauHomes.com Deborah Deschamps, Realtor Certified Relocation Specialist Listing and Selling Representattive USAA MoversAdvantage Agent National Premium Service Award Winner Multi-Million Dollar Agent www.deborahsellshouses.com [email protected] Cell/Text: 413.387.8608 [email protected] www.StewartandStewartHomes.com www.StewartsDreamHomes.com Cell: 413-530-8356 Office: 413-596-6711 Fax: 413-279-9110 15 Weekly Community Newspapers Reaching 50 communities every week! 2040 Boston Road Suite 16 Wilbraham, MA 01095 PAGE 1 6 A Turley Publication • www.turley.com I Friday, April 17, 2015 CHAMBER I FROM PAGE 1 “I think what’s great is that each award is a little different,” said Weake. “We have the Chamber logo with the waves that are the centerpiece, but outside of that, Juliet Rose tweaks it each year. This isn’t a quick job, either; they put a lot of time into making these awards.” Bacchas confirmed that they do not use a template when she and Linda begin creating the hollow clay tube for the spiral on the spinning wheel and keep the form wet with a sponge so it won’t tear. And in fact, they do not want there to be one. “There is always trimming and detailing and refining,” said Spelko. Bacchas said while the spiral looks essentially the same, after being placed into the oval clay base and fired twice, the carvings and images give each trophy its own character. “Linda’s pretty good about finding little elements about each person or business or organization,” said Bacchas. “It really makes it fun and fresh each time we start on an award. You really have to use your upper body strength to compress the clay and after doing it a few times, you learn how to place your hands on the clay.” She said the two of them felt honored to create the awards. “To see people go up on the stage and get so excited about being presented with the award we made in our studio is very humbling,” she said. The 2015 Quaboag Hills Choice Awards and Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 25 at the Cultural Center at Eagle Hill in Hardwick beginning at 4 p.m. where the Citizen of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Business of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Long Term Service Awards winners will be honored. The cost to attend is $39. If you are interested in attending, call 413283-2418 or visit www.qhma.com. The event is being supported by “Oscar Award” sponsor Burkhart Pizzanelli Certified Public Accountants, “Academy Award” sponsor Chicopee Savings Bank, “Emmy Award” sponsors Spencer Bank and Country Bank, and scholarship sponsors North Brookfield Savings Bank and Dioguardi Jewelers. While the final award winners selected by the awards committee will be A completed trophy from Juliet Rose from last year. Juliet Bacchas forms the hollow clay tube for the Chamber award on her spinning wheel at Juliet Rose Gallery and Studio in Monson. kept secret until that evening, nominees for Citizen of the Year include: from Ware, Tracy Opalinski, Paul Opalinski, William Braman and Carol Zins; from Palmer, Patricia Donovan; and from Monson, Maureen Solomon. The four Ware residents have been credited for their efforts to revitalize the downtown area as well as promote and coordinate a wide variety of community events in Ware. “They have been the driving force be- hind the efforts to reinforce civic pride and made tangible improvements to the town of Ware,” read one nomination form for all four individuals. “Carol Zins has built the Ware Fall Fest into a major town-wide event. Bill Braman has provided support and leadership to shepherd the Ware Business and Civic Association as a resource to Ware. Paul and Tracy Opalinski have provided major support through both countless volunteer hours and financial resources to improve and promote the community of Ware.” Donovan was credited for being the driving force behind the Library Loft in Schoolhouse Commons in Palmer as well as much time and energy to promote the Palmer Public Library. “Pat has been continually active in the Friends of the Palmer Library, which established the Library Loft Used Book Store, and with funds raised has been able to contribute significantly to the library including offering ongoing financial support for summer reading, and youth and adult programming, underwriting landscaping projects at the library, purchasing needed equipment and furnishings,” wrote a nomination letter for Donovan, that went on to list contributions to other organizations including the Yellow Youse and Palmer Youth Basketball. And in a nomination letter for Solomon, she was praised for her tireless work to promote the region’s artists through Monson Arts Council events. Juliet Bacchas shows how the tubular spiral will fit into the base when the product is complete. “For many years Maureen has been the driving force behind the Monson Arts Council and specifically the regional art show,” read the narrative. “She has been bringing the arts to our small community and making an opportunity for regional artists to present their work and compete for world-class prizes.” Nominees for Teacher of the Year include Darryl Clark of Swift River Elementary School in Belchertown; Carl Coniglio of Ware Adult Education; Shawn Gersbach of Palmer High School; and Lisa Santucci of Wales Elementary School. Nominees for Business of the Year include Chamber members The Carson Center at Valley Human Services; The Centered Place Yoga Studio; J. Stolar Insurance Agency; the Monson Arts Council; Monson Savings Bank; and Quaboag Valley Community Development Corporation. Those nominated for Long-Term Service include Architectural Insights, Inc.; Kanzaki Speciality Paper; Livingston & Haynes, P.C.; and Moulton Insurance Agency, Inc. And the Volunteer of the Year, chosen by Weake and Clark, will be chosen from among Renee Niedziela of J. Stolar Insurance Agency; Deb Healy of Viridian Energy; Julie Quink of Burkhart Pizzanelli, P.C.; Dave Gagnon of Power Computers; Gene Birk of Gene Birk Electric; Rich Eichacker of Vibrance Technology; and Jay Shuttle of JCS Custom Carpentry. Linda Spelko makes sure the clay is consistent throughout. Follow the Quaboag Current | Town Common newspapers on Facebook for breaking town news and local updates. Connect with us today! Visit our website www.quaboagcurrent.com to view this paper online!
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