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Page The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013Wilbraham-Hampden TimesObituaryPolicyTurley Publicationsoffers two types ofobituaries.One is a free, briefDeath Notice listingthe name of deceased,date of death andfuneral date and place.The other is a PaidObituary, costing$75, which allowsfamilies to publishextended death noticeinformation of theirown choice and mayinclude a photograph.Death Notices &Paid Obituariesshould be submittedthrough a funeralhome to:obits@turley.com.Exceptions will bemade only when thefamily provides a deathcertificate and must bepre-paid.PHONE413.682.0007Fax: 413.682.0013Subscriptions: 413.283.8393EMAILAdvertising SalesJocelyn Walkerjwalker@turley.comEditorCharles F. Bennettcbennett@turley.comSubscriptionsCharlann Griswoldcgriswold@turley.com$45 per year pre-paid($50 out of state)WEBwww.wilbrahamtimes.com@ Wilbraham-HampdenTimesThe Wilbraham-Hampden Timesis published byTurley Publications, Inc. • www.turley.comRecent policeactivity in WilbrahamWILBRAHAM – The WilbrahamPolice Department released informationon recent police activity reported by Capt.Timothy Kane.Breaking and Entering SuspectNov. 7 at 11:35 p.m. several Wilbrahamofficers responded to a ParkwoodDrive address for a reported breakingand entering into the residence. A whitemale suspect took a pair of shoes and fledupon being noticed. K-9 Officer JosephBrewer was called in and tracked thesuspect through several yards to DippingHole Road by the Springfield line. Thesuspect was described as approximately 5feet, 7inches tall in his mid-20s, wearinga navy blue hooded sweatshirt, a red hatand was also wearing a black back pack.The suspect was not located.Domestic AssaultNov. 9 at 1:56 p.m. Officer’s JustinWall and Christopher Arventos respondedto Main Street near Whitford Place for areported minor motor vehicle crash and afemale who was assaulting a male at thescene. Geisel A. Rosario, 24, of Springfieldwas arrested by Wall for DomesticAssault and Battery.Warrant ArrestNov. 9 at 9:16 p.m. Officer BrentNoyes observed a vehicle in front ofhim had a tail light out. The vehicle wasstopped. Subsequent record check of theoperator revealed an expired license statusand a warrant for her arrest. Monika L.Williard, 32, of Hadley, was placed underarrest by Noyes for the aforementionedcharges.Larceny of Credit CardAfter a lengthy investigation thatstarted Oct. 27, Officer Michael Cyganhad probable cause to charge Nathan M.Binette, 23, of Ludlow with Larceny of aCredit Card and Improper Use of a CreditCard. Binette had stolen an employer’scredit card and purchased gift cards atHome Depot.***As a reminder, occasionally certainparts of Wilbraham will get hit withcar break-ins. Many times suspects riflethrough unlocked cars looking for cash,purses, cameras, cell phones, laptops andanything else of value.Please lock your vehicles. If youbecome a victim and even if little to noproperty is taken, please contact the policeat 596-3837 to let us know where thesuspects are working. Also if someone isarrested we may be able to link them toyour larceny or car break and possibly getback your property.Times staff photo by CharlesF. BennettPICTUREFROM THEPASTHighlights from theBicentennial – This isa photo of a collage ofpictures taken by photographersEd Nadolskiand Chick Boilardat events of the WilbrahamBicentennialcelebrations in 1963.It was on display byRoger Whitehill atGrace Union Churchduring the MapleStreet Tour Oct. 13.TIMES file photoMartha Talbot (left) and Barbara Fitzgeraldsell tickets for the Money Tree at last year’sfair.Money Tree to be featuredat St. Cecilia’s Craft FairWILBRAHAM - The Saint Cecilia Women’sClub is holding its annual Craft Fair on Saturday,Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Saint CeciliaParish Center, 42 Main St., Wilbraham.Tickets will be sold to win the Money Tree.Thirty crafters will be featured and there willbe a bake sale and raffle as well. Coffee, donuts, andlunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds fromthe Craft Fair are used for scholarships and other localcharitable organizations.Local Real Estate SalesBrenda CuocoReal Estate Sales ExecutiveOffice: 413.596.9232 • Cell: 413.214.5365Brenda@WMassHomeBuyer.com2040 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095Call Brenda to help shop for your new home!Start Date: 10/1/2013 ~ End Date: 10/31/2013Single FamilyTowns: Hampden, WilbrahamTo search the MLS or View Real Estate Transactionsvisit www.wmasshomesearch.com.To find out what your home is worthvisit www.wmasshomevalue.com.Together – They Make a Difference!Hayley JorgeLoan Originator, Luso Federal Credit Union413-589-9966 x130 • 413-583-4491 faxToll Free: 1-877-500-7750hjorge@lusofederal.comwww.lusofederal.com599 East StreetLudlow, MA 01056Call Hayley for the lowest rates in the area!Now is the Time to Make Your Move...While Rates Are Still Low!ADDRESS TOWN STATUS SALE PRICE19 BRIDGE ST. 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November 21, 2013Early DeadlinesBecause of the Thanksgiving holiday season, theTimes will have an early deadline of noon, Nov. 21 fornews and photos submissions for the Nov. 28 issue. Theadvertising deadline for the Nov. 28 issue is Wednesday,Nov. 20.Safety reminder fromWilbraham Police DepartmentWILBRAHAM – Capt. Tim Kane of the WilbrahamPolice Department is reminding motorists to clear yourfrost-covered car windows before leaving your homes.Not only is it a civil infraction and you could receivea ticket, but you could easily get into a car crash.On Sunday morning on Soule Road there was a head oncollision. The main reason for the crash was because theoperator of the first vehicle could not see through the notyetdefrosted windshield.Wilbraham Town ChristmasTree LightingWILBRAHAM – The Wilbraham Town ChristmasTree Lighting will take place at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec.1 at Crane Park in the center of town presented by theWilbraham-Hampden Rotary Club and the Wilbraham-Hampden Times. Free and open to the public.New Christmas lights have been restrung on the tree.There will be a visit from Santa Claus, music and refreshments.www.wilbrahamtimes.comFor an updatedlisting of calendarevents logon towww.wilbrahamtimes.com.Christmas atthe Old MeetingHouseWILBRAHAM – The AtheneumSociety of Wilbraham willhold “Christmas at the Old MeetingHouse” on Sunday, Dec. 1from 1 to 5 p.m.The event will feature treesThe Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNEWS About TownThird Place Winner of the 2012 New England Newspaperand Press Association ‘General News Story’ Competition.By Charles F. Bennett and Earl DauleyTo submit items for possible inclusion in News About Town or other news columns,send to Charles F. Bennett, Editor, Wilbraham Hampden Times, 2341 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, MA 01095 or e-mail to cbennett@turley.com. 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Page The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013NEWS ABOUT TOWN from page 3Wilbraham HikingClub to hold monthlymeetingWILBRAHAM - The WilbrahamHiking Club will hold its monthly meetingon Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. atthe Wilbraham Senior Center. The meetingis open to the public. For more information,contact Jay Taylor at jayt6289@gmail.com or 726-4374.Orchard Valley to hold‘Stockings for Seniors’driveWILBRAHAM – Orchard Valley atWilbraham is holding its annual “Stockingsfor Seniors” drive from now untilDec. 15 at 2387 Boston Rd.Donations of a filled stocking, orsmall items that can be added to stockings,are requested and will be distributedto the elderly through local senior centersand meals-on-wheels programs. Suggesteditems include gift cards, puzzle books,toiletries, stamps, holiday items and thelike.A gift tag will be provided for donorsto leave a personal note. Donors will alsobe entered into a drawing for a $100 giftcard.Teen Leaders Club atScantic Valley YMCAWILBRAHAM – The Scantic ValleyYMCA hosting weekly meetings forits Teen Leaders Club on Mondays from7:45 to 8:45 p.m. at 45 Post Office Park inWilbraham. New members are welcometo join at any time throughout the year.For more information, call 596-2749.Big Y announcestyphoon reliefdonation programThat time of year again…TIMES photo by David MilesIt’s that time of year again when the Wilbraham-Hampden RotaryClub prepares to hold the Town Christmas Tree Lighting in Crane Parkon Sunday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. co-sponsored by the Wilbraham-HampdenTimes. Recently stringing new lights with New England Tree Prosare Rotary members (from left) Don Flannery, Dave Gibb, Dr. Ed Mc-Farland, Brad Sperry and Walter Marquette.The Holiday Bazaar …TIMES photo submittedThe Friends of Wilbraham Seniors are holding a Holiday Bazaar at theGardens of Wilbraham Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. wherethere will be crafters, raffles and pictures with Santa available. Backrow left to right: Elaine King, Ellie Griswold, Maria Cacela and JoanieMaggi. Front row left to right: Dolores Supernaw, Ann Marie Gaudette,Jane Soukup and Nicole Lussier.REGION – Big Y World Class Marketrecently announced they are partneringwith the American Red Cross disasterrelief efforts as a result of the recent typhoonin the Philippines.From now until Saturday, Nov. 30,Big Y customers will have the opportunityto donate to the American Red CrossDisaster Relief at all Big Y locationsthroughout Massachusetts and Connecticut.Donation containers will be availableat all registers. Big Y has a store locatedon Boston Road in Wilbraham.The funds raised will support peoplein the communities affected by the PhilippinesTyphoon.‘Girl Rising’ series atAcademyWILBRAHAM – Wilbraham &Monson Academy (WMA) will hold adocumentary series entitled, “Girl Rising”Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. in the BlackBox Theater.Presented by the WMA Global Women’sGroup, the documentary is a featurefilm about the strength of the human spiritand the power of education to transformsocieties. The film presents the stories ofnine girls around the world, told by celebratedwriters and voiced by renownedactors.By showing this movie, WMA hopesto raise awareness about the power of educatingyoung women on a global scaleand to fundraise for the organization thatcreated it, which helps implement educationalprograms in developing countries.There is a suggested donation of $5for the screening. More information canbe obtained by contacting Meghan Rothschildat MRothschild@wma.us.Friends of Seniors tohold fourth annualHoliday BazaarWILBRAHAM – The Friends of theWilbraham Seniors will hold the fourthannual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov.23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gardens ofWilbraham, 2301 Boston Road.Over 20 handmade crafters will be onhand. Pictures with Santa will be availablefrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meatball grinders,soup, chips, soda, water and coffee will beavailable for lunch.Raffle tickets can be purchased: 1ticket for $1, 3 tickets for $2, 10 ticketsfor $5 and 25 tickets for $10. 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November 21, 2013The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage NEWS ABOUT TOWN from page 4be over 70 raffle items, and 100 percent ofproceeds will go to the Friends of WilbrahamSeniors Building Fund.Relay for Life movieand popcorn night atTown HouseHAMPDEN – To raise money fortheir upcoming Agawam Cancer AssociationRelay for Life walk, the team ‘TheWarriors’ will hold a movie and popcornnight at the Hampden Town House, 625Main St., on Saturday, Nov. 30 starting at5 p.m.The requested donation amountfor the movie night is $10 and any helpfrom volunteers is appreciated. For moreinformation call 324-6548 or shannonismad5601@aim.com.Grace Union ChristmasCraft Fair Nov. 30WILBRAHAM – Grace UnionChurch, 10 Chapel St. in Wilbraham isholding its annual Christmas Craft Fairon Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3p.m. There will be over 25 crafters, themedgift baskets, Christmas Raffle, bake saleand delicious homemade chili and bakedbeans.‘Muslim Journeys’to end with bookdiscussionWILBRAHAM - The WilbrahamPublic library will hold a book discussionof “Children of Abraham” by F.E. Peterson Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:15 a.m.The book explores the history, similarity,and contracts between Judasim,Christianity, and Islam.The discussion will be the final bookdiscussion in a series of five highlightingthe themes of the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf,an award from the National Endowmentfor the Humanities (NEH) and theAmerican Library Association (ALA).For more information or to request acopy of the book, call the Reference Deskat 596-6141.Scantic Valley Y to host‘Holiday Boutique’WILBRAHAM – Scantic ValleyYMCA located in Post Office Park willhost its 5th Annual Holiday Boutique Saturday,Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.There will be a variety of crafters andspecialty vendors on hand for individualsto shop. Some of the items are handmade.For more information, call the YMCA at596-2749.Winters FarmersMarket to open Dec. 14WILBRAHAM - The Grand Openingof the Winter Farmers Market at TheGardens of Wilbraham, 2301 BostonRoad, has been changed to Saturday Dec.14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and opento the public.Vendors will be selling meat, dairy,winter vegetables; we will also showcaselocal artisans and have entertainment forchildren. The market will run from Decemberthrough April on the 2nd and 4thof the month. For more information call596-5322Selectmen sign contractwith police union…TIMES staff photo by Charles F. BennettRepresentatives of the New England Police Benevolent AssociationLocal 120, Sgt. Ed Lennon, Sgt. 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PERMIT NO. 22Page The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013QUOTATIONSof the Week“Surround yourself with people who focuson what you ‘can’ do rather than what you“can’t.”Wilbraham Library Director Karen Demers lookingback on her two-years heading the library.“The casino may be built in our backyard,but that doesn’t mean you have to go there. Itdoesn’t mean that you have to spend all yourmoney there.”Prof. Chris Hakala in his Times column last week.“The pantry shelves are the barest I haveever seen.”Community Survival Center Wilbraham volunteerCarol Habel of Grace Union Church reminding peoplethat the center needs nonperishable food items.“It wasBetsy and Stuarttime.”Johnsen of Johnsen’s Catering onBoston Road in Wilbraham who announced they wereretiring this month.“People were telling me my whole life Ishould be a teacher.”TWB Spanish teacher Robin Lewis awarded theNew Teacher Commendation for Excellence.Volunteers of the WeekThis week’s volunteers of the week are theWilbraham folks who volunteer to helpSpringfield School Volunteers are theWalsh School in Springfield: MelissaToledo and Deborah Campfield.The Wilbraham-HampdenMailedThursdaysto every homein Wilbrahamand HampdenA Turley Publication • www.turley.comDedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities we serveThe Wilbraham-HampdenTimes is published everyThursday by TurleyPublications, Inc., 24 WaterSt., Palmer, Mass. 01069.Telephone (413) 283-8393,Fax (413) 289-1977.PATRICK H. 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One year out of townsubscriptions are available at$45, out of state $50 by calling800-824-6458 Ext. 201.The deadline for submissionof news material, letters tothe editor and photos is Mondayat 12 p.m. The TIMES isnot responsible for submittedphotos.For the past decade, or more, rules and regulationshave been tightening up for young, first-time drivers,in an attempt to keep them and others safewhile on the road. There are more distractions for youngpeople these days while driving, with one of the mainones being their smart phones. MassDOT’s Registry ofMotor Vehicles (RMV) Division has found a helpful usefor those smart phones, launching an extension to its Parent’sSupervised Driving Program – a new mobile appcalled RoadReady.The app, sponsored by Ford Motor Company andSafety Insurance, is designed to augment the program inits mission to prevent one of the major causes of death andinjury for teens on the road. RoadReady’s availability inthe App Store was just in time for National Teen DriverSafety Week, which was a few weeks ago. This year thenational focus was on the fact that “It Takes Two: SharedExpectations for Teens and Parents for Driving.”These days it seems there is little to no time left forparents and teens to spend together learning such an importantpart of life - driving. There are sports and afterschoolactivities to compete with, however we can’t justrely on driving schools to teach our teens the rules ofthe road. Though the schools offer a substantial supportsystem for them, it should not be their primary learningtool. The more time they can spend driving with a parentor guardian, the better. Experience is key for our youngpeople when it comes to driving safely when they getbehind the wheel for the first time without an adult.The new mobile app helps parents track the actualtime they spend behind the wheel with their teen, co-pilotingthem as they learn the rules of the road. With lifeEditorialMaking sure our teensare RoadReadyTALK of the TOWNSWilbraham 250 th Anniversary Committeemember Richard Eisold was joking attheir Nov 7 meeting as the committee wasgoing through materials to be loaded into the TimeCapsule, which was buried in Crane Park Nov. 17.Last May, when the committee headed by PattiDiotalevi, Kevin Moriarty and historian DonWilliams opened the 50-year-old capsule that wasburied on Thanksgiving Day 1963, Richard rememberedat first we couldn’t get it open because it wasa metal Friendly’s ice cream container soldered shut.The Fire Department had to be called in to open it.The same thing will happen in 2063 atthe town’s 300 th anniversary when thefuture committee will try to open the capsulewe left behind. Our capsule is a 200-pound vault, donated by the SampsonFamily, that is guaranteed to stay sealedand waterproof for 300 years. “I’ll belooking down on them and laughing,”said Richard. Kevin and Patti said weshould leave them instructions on howto open it. “Probably with a hammer andchisel,” said Kevin. (See my recollectionsof the Time Capsule burial in next week’sTalk of the Towns.)The town of Hampden has askedresidents to call the Police Departmentto report street light outages as they occur. It is mosthelpful to provide the pole number and exact locationto make reporting to National Grid easier, saidthe Selectmen’s Office. To report an outage, call thedispatcher at 566-8011.You might remember a limerick we quoted atthe end of the Oct. 31 Talk of the Towns column.Connie Witt of Hampden, who loves town history,saw it and asked, “Hi Charlie. Did someonefrom Hampden write that limerick? Hampden had itsown Phebe Beebe (little different spelling but samepronunciation). She was born in 1843 and died in1931. She lived in the house that still stands at 575Main St. Although she never married, she raised twogenerations of nieces and nephews. She was wellknown and liked in town.”Wilbraham Realtor Brenda Cuoco of RealLiving Realty Professionals at 2040 Boston Roadsays this holiday season she isn’t just selling homes.She is making a difference in the community. Brendawill donate $250 to the Open Pantry for every homeshe sells in November and December, and is alsorunning a food drive. You can bring a canned ornonperishable food item to her office so that the lessfortunate will have a better holiday season. For moreT A L Kc o l u m n i s tCHARLES F.BENNETTpassing by so quickly, this will help parents realize howmuch time or how little time they have actually spentteaching their teen how to drive.The app is used by the parent in the passenger seat,and is designed to be a non-distracting element, not tobe looked at, referenced, manipulated at any point by thedriver, or while driving. Beyond the educational featureshighlighted throughout RoadReady, such as the “ParentalPointers,” tips and suggestions to assist parents throughoutthe supervised driving process, the app tracks roadwaytypes and weather conditions to encourage parentsand teens to spend more time driving together in a varietyof conditions. At any time throughout the superviseddriving process, parents and teens can also export a printabledriving log with a list of all of their supervised drivingsessions. Additionally, RoadReady users may opt toshare their drives with friends and family on their socialnetworks to spread the word of their safe driving habits.The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program focuses onthe role of the parent in the teen driver education process.The program offers an enhanced supervised drivingexperience and even encourages parents and guardiansto extend the supervised driving period beyond thestate requirement, which, we believe, is a good idea. Theprogram is available to parents and teens on multipleplatforms, beginning with the printed curriculum that isdistributed at RMV branches when the teen receives theirlearner’s permit.We encourage parents to spend more time with theirteens as they learn to drive, making sure they are “roadready” when they turn the key on their own for the firsttime.information call Brenda at 596-9232.You can also help the Community SurvivalCenter in Indian Orchard taking a cue from GraceUnion Church member Carol Habel. In the church’slatest newsletter, Carol says she has been a volunteerat the Survival Center for 25 years. “The pantryshelves are the barest I have ever seen,” said Carol.The Survival Center serves Wilbraham, Hampden,Ludlow, Sixteen Acres and Indian Orchard. Locatedat 240 Main St. in Indian Orchard, they would appreciatedonations of canned meats, beef stew, Chunkysoups, peanut butter, tuna fish; plus canned fruits,vegetables, pasta sauces, cereals; all arein short supply. For hours of operationcall 543-3930.The folks at the Hampden SeniorCenter are throwing the UltimateChocolate Party so that you can start yourChristmas shopping with yummy confectionspresented by Dove ChocolateDiscoveries. A free tasting party withitems for sale will be held at noon onMonday, Nov. 25. Sign up at the FrontDesk.You might remember longtimenewsman Durham Caldwell who wrotea column for this newspaper during itsbeginning two years in 2002 and 2003.He was honored a few years ago with a LifetimeAchievement Award from the Valley Press Club. But,now it’s his wife Jean Caldwell’s turn to be honored.Jean, a Western Massachusetts stringer for the BostonGlobe will receive the 2013 William Pynchon Awardat Chez Josef tonight, Nov. 21, for exceptional communityservice with compassion, humility and grace.Jean is being awarded for spending the last 20 yearsas a volunteer working with youngsters whose firstlanguage wasn’t English.Glad to see that voters gave Greg and GaianeBarnagian the Best Pizza on Boston Road forGregory’s Restaurant and Pizza Pub in the Best ofBoston Road program this year. They also makegood sausage grinders too. Also, Annie Gao of theMandarin was named Best Restaurant Manager.Maybe we don’t dwell on things like this but DonFlannery does, by asking the following questions:“Why do banks charge a fee on ‘insufficientfunds’ when they know there is not enough money?”“How do those dead bugs get into those tightlyenclosed light fixtures?”“Why do people constantly return to the refrigeratorwith hopes that something new to eat will havematerialized?”

Page The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013A Community Gallery of life inWilbraham and Hampden:Here you’ll find the next installment onGreg the Barber’s window of guest photoscalled, “A Window on the Community.”The Times travels to Hollywood. A portraitof a soccer player. Ladies enjoy two fashionshows. Cross Country Team kicks offCommunity Service Month. The Kings meeta Disney star.Readers are encouraged to send in medium to highresolution photos for this page by e-mail to cbennett@turley.com or mail to TIMES, 2341 Boston Road,Wilbraham, MA 01095. Please note that if you sendus a photo of the Times in different parts of the world,please include a recognizable landmark in the background.Examples: Eiffel Tower; castle in Spain.TIMES photo by David MilesWilbraham represented at Fashion Show…Wilbraham was well represented at the Polish Junior League FashionShow Nov. 3 at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee with a theme “70Years of Fashion”. (From left) Marie Spelman, Elaine Lavoie, Alice Kulig,Jeanne Tardif, Rita Kulig. (Front: Mary LaPierre and Carolyn Zawacki.Bob and the ladies…Bob Page of the Wilbraham Councilmale, except for the four male modeion Show at Ludlow Country Club OctA CommunLife in WilbrahaModeling the latest fashions…TIMES photo by David MilesLadies model the latest fashions at the Wilbraham Women’s Club FashionShow at Ludlow Country Club Oct. 31 chaired by Norma Bandarra.Proceeds benefit scholarships and community service projects. (From left)Nancy DeBonis, Stacey Duquette, Ginny McGovern, Linda Moreno, CommentatorCarol Kononitz of Added Attractions, Katy Reed, Rebecca Gurney,Gabrielle Stetson and Darlene Stetson.These athletes have ‘solTIMES photo submittedBackstage atthe TopsfieldFair…Lauren and KatelynKing of Wilbrahamare all smiles asthey meet DisneyChannel star CocoJones before herperformance at theTopsfield Fair onSaturday, Oct. 12.The Minnechaug Boys & Girls Cross Country Team kicked off their community service lthe devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty. The organization advances its anpoor and disadvantaged communities worldwide.This page is brought to youDining Room Open to the Public forFriday Night Dinners 5-9 pmand Sunday Breakfast 8am-noonReservations Welcome 596-8492

November 21, 2013The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage TIMES photo by David Miles‘A Window onthe Community’Editor’s note: Each week weprovide a glimpse at Greg theBarber’s window. This is thenext in our series of photos.Greg celebrates Abby Mauer’s 10thbirthday.CAPTUREthe MomentTIMES photo by David Mileson Aging (in the red hat) was the onlyls, at the Wilbraham Women’s Club Fash-. 31.WHTo purchase thesephotos go to www.turley2.smugmug.com.ity Gallerym & Hampdenes’…Portrait ofa soccerplayer…WilbrahamphotographerPeter Fidalgotook this portraitof Minnechaugsoccer playerAndrew Smith ofHampden.Times makes it to Hollywood…TIMES photo by www.Peterfidalgophotography.comMinnechauggraduate KyleSchmuck ofWilbraham holdsher hometownnewspaper inHollywood, Calif.She graduatedfrom Chaug backin June and isnow attendingthe Art Instituteof California inSan Diego.TIMES photo submittedast month helping “Soles4Souls”, a global nonprofit institution dedicated to fightingti-poverty mission by collecting new and used shoes then distributing those shoes inTIMES photo submittedas a community service by:859 Stony Hill RdWilbraham, MA596-8492Available forprivate functions.Bridal or Baby Showers,Retirement andBereavement Luncheons.

November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 11Climbing to ‘Fight forAir’ at Monarch PlaceTIMES photo submittedWilbraham firemen (left to right) Jeff Witek, MattWalch, Kevin Brown, Josh Mullen and Tony Arventosparticipated in the American Lung Association’s “Fightfor Air” stair climb Nov. 9.WILBRAHAM - Five Wilbraham firemenparticipated in the American Lung Association’s“Fight for Air” stair climb fundraiserat Monarch Place in Springfield on Nov. 9.According to Fire Chief Francis Nothe,the event required each member to run up either24 or 48 flights of stairs. The team had tocompete while wearing full firefighting gearincluding helmets, boots and air packs, whichcollectively added more than 50 pounds totheir body weights.The best time was turned in by FirefighterMatt Walch at five minutes and 24 seconds.The team raised more than $1,800 for AmericanLung Association. Donors included MonsonSavings Bank and Columbia Gas.Sturbridge Village to celebrate Thanksgiving 1830’s styleSTURBRIDGE – What was the favorite Thanksgivingdish in 1830’s New England? According to culinaryhistorians at Old Sturbridge Village, the Thanksgivingfavorite in the early days was Marlborough Pudding, aclassic apple and custard pie. Often, turkey wasn’t evenon the menu.Sturbridge Village will celebrate Thanksgiving inthe fashion of 1830’s New Englanders from Thursday,Nov. 28 through Sunday Dec. 1. Historians in costumewill show how early New England families prepared andenjoyed their Thanksgiving feast.Other demonstrations on Thanksgiving and throughoutthe weekend include target shooting matches, a recreatedwedding, and Native American food traditions.Reservations are still being accepted for a special “Dayafter Thanksgiving” dinner buffet served on Friday, Nov.29. For reservations, call 508-347-0363.In addition to seeing how early Americans celebratedThanksgiving, visitors to Old Sturbridge Village canalso learn about Native American traditions with historianMarge Bruchac, who portrays the “Indian Doctress”Molly Geet. Throughout the weekend, Bruchac will shareinformation about the Algonkian peoples’ traditions ofgiving thanks and will demonstrate how their own cookingis connected to some Thanksgiving foods of today.TIMES photo submittedSturbridge Village will celebrate Thanksgiving in1830’s fashion Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday,Dec. 1.Shooting matches were the traditional after-dinnerentertainment, much as football games are today, andOld Sturbridge Village will re-create pastime during theholiday weekend. Male villagers will gather with theirmuskets and try to shoot the closest to a paper target.For more information, visit osv.org.TIMES photo by David MilesPlaying with the kids …Local author and musician David HydeCostello (right) spent time with the childrenat the Hampden Free Public LibraryNov. 9. Pictured are Karina Fyntrilakis, AndrewPersaud, Amelia Persaud, AndrewFyntrilakis, Leah Croteau and Ava Croteau.45 vendors at Palmer craftfair set for Nov. 30PALMER - St. Thomas Church will be holdingits Annual Craft Fair in the Parish Center on Saturday,Nov 30 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1076 ThorndikeSt. in Palmer.There will be 45 vendors at the fair as well asraffles, a bake sale and refreshments/lunch.The fair is free and handicap accessible. Formore information, contact Debra Ingalls at djdolls@comcast.net.GIANTLEGOEXPO®DECEMBER 6 – 8 • CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER • HARTFORD, CTReturning to New England!The extremely popular LEGO ® KidsFest tour offers LEGO loversan exciting, interactive experience — packed with activitiesand creative fun for the entire family!Wow! Challenge Zone & Big Brick PileNEW to the Tour for 2013: Art Gallery, LEGO Castle,LEGO Chima, LEGO Technic, LEGO Galaxy Squad,LEGO HERO Factory, LEGO Life of George,LEGO Star WarsNew large-scale models built entirely of LEGO bricksAnd much more!TICKETS ON SALE NOW!BUY ONLINE TO AVOID SELL-OUTS!2 & under. . . . . . . . FREEChild (3 – 17) . . . . . . .$18Seniors (65+). . . . . . .$18Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . $20SESSIONS:Friday, December 64pm – 8:30pmSaturday, December 7Session I: 9am – 1:30pm; Session II: 3pm – 7:30pmSunday, December 8Session I: 9am – 1:30pm; Session II: 3pm – 7:30pm*Price shown does not include any applicable tax and/or service charges.GREATA MAKESH OLGI D A Y!I F T TVisit LEGOkidsfest.com for tickets & more information!LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, the DUPLO logo, the Brick & Knob configurations and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. Produced by LIFE Marketing & Events. © 2013.@LEGOkidsfest

Page 12 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013Minnechaug Blood Drive goodfor the school and the communityStudent Councilheld Blood Drivelast FridayBy Rachel AdelsonTimes MinnechaugCorrespondentTIMES photo by Rachel AdelsonDonating double red cells, Michael Goonan (back) andChristian Gutieriez (front) with Red Cross blood technicianlast Friday at Minnechaug.‘Fancy That’ fire …WILBRAHAM - Sincesomeone in America needs bloodevery two seconds, the studentsand faculty of Minnechaug RegionalHigh School did their partto help alleviate that need onNov. 15.As a result, two folding tablesworth of cookies, brownies,crispy rice treats, and every otherbaked sweet imaginable waitedfor donors coming down fromthe donation beds in the Minnechaugauditorium, where theAmerican Red Cross collectionspecialists conducted their firstblood drive of the school year.“Giving blood is an importantresponsibility to the communityto give blood to those who needit,” said Jecoliah Ellis, a spokeswomanfor the American RedCross.Students who met the heightand weight requirement wereeligible to donate “double red.”This is when two pints are takenand the platelets are slowly returnedto the veins to leave twobags of red blood cells. Sevenstudents donated this way, whichcollected a total of 14 productiveunits.The 66 normal donationswere taken on the stage, withparticipants lying down to preventdizziness. First-time donorsreceived a green stickerproclaiming their involvement,while those who had donated inyears past were given red stickers.After their donation, due tothe danger of fainting, participantswere instructed to sit untilany dizziness or nausea haspassed. During this time, theyhave freedom to raid a buffet ofbaked sweets, fruit juices, andwater bottles, all provided by theMinnechaug Student Council.80 Viable PintsThe student council’s goalwas to have 97 pints of blooddonated. They missed their numberby 17 units, but with 80 viablepints collected over Fridayand Saturday, the event garneredlots of support from non-eligiblestudents, faculty, and other volunteers.“The faculty has reallystepped up this year,” said HeidiDrawec, faculty advisor of thestudent council and coordinatorof the biannual blood drive.Compared to past years, whenonly three or sometimes fourteachers donated, this year facultyparticipation increased.Typically, the school holdsdrives in the spring and fall,drawing a total of about 200 donors.Since one pint of blood cansave up to three lives, nearly 600people in need of blood benefitfrom the kindness and generosityof the students and teacherswho donate their time and bloodto the Red Cross.Mrs. Drawec says that thebiyearly drive is good for theschool and community. “(Theblood drive) supports three ofour school values. It promotesintegrity, wellness, and communitycitizenship,” she said.The Red Cross will returnto Minnechaug on March 10.Anyone 17 and older, or 16 yearsold with a signed parent permissionslip, can volunteer to give apint of blood. To donate on otherdates, or for information abouteligibility, call 1-800-733-2767or go to www.redcrossblood.org.TIMES photo submittedThe Wilbraham Fire Department puts out a fire,caused by a cigarette which ignited leaves, at FancyThat Antiques located at 2890 Boston Road Nov. 8.We Understand Baby Talkand everything else about your child!Accepting All New Patients!Wing Memorial Hospital and Medical Centerswelcomes Pediatrician Ramune Garniene, MDto our medical center in Palmer.Dr. Garniene earned her medical degreefrom the Vilnius University Medical Schoolin Lithuania and completed her residencyin Pediatrics at Hurley Medical Center atMichigan State University. She is boardcertifiedin pediatrics.Office HoursTuesday-Friday: 9am-6pmTo schedule an appointment with Dr. Garniene,call (413) 284-5400P a l m e r M e d i c a l C e n t e r • 4 0 W r i g h t S t r e e t( 4 1 3 ) 2 8 4 - 5 4 0 0 • w i n g h e a l t h . o r g

November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 13Wilbraham native named new directorJessica Scahill grew upin town and graduatedfrom MinnechaugBy Aimee M. HendersonTurley Publications Staff WriterGRANBY – If Wilbraham native Jessicahas a familiar face to people in Wilbraham,it is because she grew up thereand continues to work at the CVS store onBoston Road.She also is a new face waiting to greetseniors at the Granby Senior Center as thenew director of Senior Services.Along with a smile, Jessica Scahill, ofWestfield, is bringing an extensive knowledgeof senior services to the position.Scahill spent her childhood in Wilbrahamand graduated from MinnechaugRegional High School. From there shewent on to American International Collegewhere she graduated with a bachelor’sdegree in both criminal justice andpsychology. She later earned her master’sdegree in criminal justice.Scahill first applied and interviewedfor a position with the Secret Service aftergraduating, but after not being offeredthe position, she kept looking for a spot inprotective services. That’s when she landeda job at the Greater Springfield SeniorServices in 2008.“I’ve always enjoyed working withthe aging population,” said Scahill. “Here,it’s such a friendly environment and Iget to work with the same 60 plus agegroup.”Scahill also works part time at CVSin Wilbraham as a nationally certifiedpharmacy technician. She has workedTIMES staff photo by Aimee M. HendersonJessica Scahill settles in as the new director at the Granby Senior Center.there for 10 years.Feels Like HomeNow, in her position as director ofsenior services at the Granby Senior Center,Scahill hopes to continue to foster anenvironment at the center that makes seniorsfeel like it is their home away fromhome.“I want them to like to come here. It’sa place for them,” she said.Though not much will change withthe shift in leadership at the center, Scahilldoes want to increase attendance. Todo so she is planning on introducing newprograms and activities. She is hoping toadd things such as wheelchair volleyball,learn-to-paint classes, informational talksand others.“I’d like to have more speakers comein and talk about medical and legal issues(that affect seniors),” said Scahill, addingthat a hospice provider will be visiting thecenter soon.Scahill said the center’s outreachwill also be increased, with letters goingto homes in town about delivered meals,transportation to appointments and use ofthe food pantry.Scahill added that there is a morningcoffee hour at the Senior Center as wellas other programs such as Tai Chi, lowimpactaerobics and osteoporosis classes.There is also a meals program, offeringlunches daily.“It’s really important for seniors toknow that they can come here and knowthey can get a good meal and socializewith friends,” said Scahill, adding thatwhile there seniors can ask questionsabout anything.“This is a very informational placefor seniors to come and ask questions andfeel comfortable,” she said.You are cordially invited to attend theWilbraham Christmas Tree Lightinga community-wide Holiday EventSUNDAY, DECEMBER 1at 5 PMin CRANE PARK❆ Greetings from Town Officials and Clergy❆ Holiday Music❆ Surprise Visitor from the North Pole❆ RefreshmentsSponsored by the Wilbraham-Hampden Rotary Cluband The Wilbraham-Hampden Times“Your one source for everything related to Wilbraham”

Page 14 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013Monson Arts Council holiday craft fairMONSON - The MonsonArts Council’s 35th AnnualHoliday Craft Fair will open onSaturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m. and continue on Sunday,Dec. 1 from noon until 4:30p.m.The fair will present 60 artisansand crafters with handcrafteditems. The crafters willARTS & Lifestylesbe located in four buildings indowntown Monson: ColumbiaHall, the House of Art, andthe Universalist and MethodistChurches.All locations offer a varietyof gifts, decorations and collectibles,including stained glass,bath products, books, candles,dry flowers, clothing, holidaydecorations, jewelry, quilts, softsculpture, hand crafted greetingcards and more.The annual fair is a majorfundraiser for the Monson ArtsCouncil as well as several othernon-profit groups. Lunch will beserved both days in ColumbiaHall and the Universalist andMethodist Churches.A Carol Sing will take placein front of Memorial Hall at 4p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30. Theholiday music will precede SantaClaus’s arrival on a fire truck atapproximately 4:30 p.m.On Saturday from 9 a.m. to3 p.m., the names of children betweenthe ages of 4 to 6 may bedeposited in a box in ColumbiaHall. One child’s name will bedrawn to assist Santa in turningon Monson’s Christmas lights.Following the lighting, childrenmay meet Santa in person in theMonson Fire Station where cocoaand cookies will be served.For information or directions,call Richard Guertin at364-9413.SPRINGFIELD - Students in theTheater Program at American InternationalCollege will be tackling an ambitiousproduction this semester, as they take onthe “Laramie Project”.The play, the true story of the brutalmurder of a 21-year old gay student atthe University of Wyoming in 1998, is abreathtaking theatrical collage that exploresthe depths to which humanity cansink, and the heights of compassion ofwhich people are capable.The play will be presented in the‘Village of Hampden’ …MAINST.OAK ST.Griswold Theatre, Friday, Nov. 22 andSaturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday,Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. The public is invited toattend free of charge, donations are welcome.AIC Theater Director Frank Borrellisaid the college is committed to producingplays that are both socially relevantand, “reflective of our students need tolearn and grow in a challenging world fullof people and concepts they may not understand.”The Laramie Project was writtenORCHARDVARIETY152 Main Street, Indian Orchard • 543-1396STORE HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 5am-10pm, Sun. 6am-10pmBILL PAY HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 6am-9:30pm, Sun. 8am-8pmUTILITYBILL PAYWMECO • National Grid • Verizon • CharterComcast •DirectTV • Columbia Gas • Dish NetworkFULL MONEY GRAM SEND & RECEIVECheck Cashing • Express Payment • Money Order 89¢KENO • LOTTERY • BEER & WINEFULL SERVICE DELISANDWICHESFRESH/PREMADEMeats by the PoundChicken TendersFried ClamsFish & ChipsTIMES photo submittedHampden artist Vincent Casini recently completed 8-foot-by-4-footpainting of the Village of Hampden as it looked in 1885. HistoricalSociety president Linda Krawiec researched the historical maps andimages for the project which will be willed to the Town House.AIC students to take on ‘Laramie Project’HOT DOGS$4.39 lb.AMERICAN CHEESE$3.99 lb.Santa as a Red Sox player…Thurs. 11/21Lynn BarsalouProjectWed. 11/27ThanksgivingEveDonovan’sIrish PubFOOD & SPIRITSEastfield Mall 1655 Boston Rd.Fri. 11/22 Sat. 11/23THURSDAY:Corn Beef& CabbageChicken Pot PieCountryFried SteakHealys w/John TabbJoin Us for LongmeadowRecording StarSarah MillimetAcoustic Country & Pop MusicTRY OUR NEW SPECIALS!FRIDAY:Fried WholeBelly ClamsLazy LobsterCasseroleFried CatfishTIMES photo by David MilesWilbraham artist Walt Damon shows his painting of Santa Claus as aRed Sox fan during the artists reception of the Wilbraham Library’sAnnual Art Exhibit in the Brooks Room Nov. 8. The exhibit runsthrough Nov. 29 during regular library hours.by Moises Kaufman and the Membersof Tectonic Theater Project. In October1998, Matthew Shepard was kidnapped,severely beaten and left to die, because hewas gay. Kaufman and fellow membersof the Tectonic Theater Project made sixtrips to Laramie over the course of a yearand a half in the aftermath of the beatingand during the trial of the two young menaccused of killing Shepard. They conductedmore than 200 interviews with the peopleof the town. Some people interviewedwere directly connected to the case, andothers were citizens of Laramie.Kaufman and Tectonic Theater membershave constructed a deeply movingtheatrical experience from these interviewsand their own experiences.Borrelli said, the Laramie Project is aplay about a community, not a play abouta crime that shook the country to its core.“Producing this play on a college campusis only right and proper to do. AIC islucky to have a richly diverse populationof students, faculty, staff and communitymembers engaged in the educational process,”he said.For more information, contact theAIC Office of Public Relations at 413-205-3231.Western Mass.’#1 Irish Pubfor Food &Entertainment witha Family FriendlyAtmosphere!WelcomeBackBill Egan&BarneyMcElhoneFine Irish MusicSATURDAY:Prime Rib DinnerBBQBabyback RibsChicken Alfredow/Asparagus

November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 15Dining OutMidday New England fare at Burgundy BrookBy The Undercover EpicureanOn a spectacular autumn afternoon,I telephoned my dining companionto sample a midday New Englandfare at Burgundy Brook Cafe featuringdaily restaurant specials and freshlyprepared bakery items at 3092 PalmerRoad in Palmer, just past the municipalcourthouse on Route 181(next to the BlueStar Equiculture horse farm).Burgundy Brook is a well-knownbreakfast spot also serving brunch andlunch starting at 11 a.m. Their bread isbaked fresh daily and they serve breakfasteveryday and all day on Sunday startingat 7 a.m.They grow their own vegetables onsite for freshness and they provide takeout,waiter service and outdoor seatingin season. The atmosphere is casual andfamily-friendly.We entered a nostalgic and rusticdown home dining room outfitted in1950’s style chrome tables, collectiblesand large comfortable wooden booths.Following our noses we walked pasta tantalizing display of bakery itemsmade fresh daily, including mouth wateringcream and fruit pies, festive cupcakes,birthday cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls,muffins and homemade bread on the wayto our table.Busy LunchtimeWe arrived for lunch right at 11 a.m.and by 11:30, every seat was taken. Weimmediately ordered an iced tea and a decafcoffee.Looking at the menu we noticed anarray of salads, served with a side of garlictoast ($6.75 - $8.75), specialty sandwichesserved with choice of homemade slaw,potato salad or baked beans, chips and apickle, served on homemade breads.They also serve grinders, and “lighterside” sandwiches served with served withchips and pickle on your choice of bread,bulky roll or croissant and traditional hotdogs and burger choices ($5.50-5.95).Burgers are served on grilled bulkiesand sides, which cost extra, includecoleslaw, potato salad or baked beans($2.50).Specialty grinders ($6.50) for smalland ($8.50) for large are served on choiceof whole wheat or white grinder roll andare served with your choice of American,Swiss, cheddar or provolone cheese withchips and a pickle.Grinders include ham and cheese,tuna salad, egg salad, chicken salad,cheeseburger, turkey, roast beef, cornedbeef, and pepperoni.Your choice of additional toppingsinclude: lettuce, tomato, onions, greenpeppers, roasted red peppers, mushrooms,jalapenos, sprouts (when available), cucumbers,olives, mustard, mayo, sauerkraut,ketchup, barbecue sauce, horseradishsauce.Specialty SandwichesSpecialty sandwich choices includea grilled chicken breast with black forestham, melted Swiss, honey mustard CordonBleu ($8.25), the Gobbler ($8.25)with fresh deli turkey, bacon, provolonecheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on agrilled bulky roll, a Chicken Fiesta Wrap($8.50) with grilled chicken strips, tomato,lettuce, cheddar, salsa and sourcream on a garlic herb wrap, and RobustRoast Beef ($8.25) made with rare roastbeef on a grilled onion roll with horseradishsauce, roasted red peppers, Americancheese, lettuce and tomato.Lighter side sandwiches include yourchoice of a Grilled Cheese sandwich for($4.50), Tuna Salad ($5.95), Chicken Salad($5.50), Veggie Wrap ($5.95), and anEgg Salad sandwich for ($5.50). You canadd tuna, ham or bacon to any sandwichfor ($5.95).A veggie burger is ($7.95) and Egg& Olive Salad is ($5.95), Ham and pickleSalad is ($5.95) and toasted Bacon, lettuceand tomato is ($6.50).Homemade Soups & Chili are ($3.95)for a 12 oz. 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Page 16 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013New play chroniclesWilbraham soldierBy Tyler WitkopTurley Publications CorrespondentFrom letters to the stageTIMES photo submittedThe letters from Wilbraham soldier Mitchell “Mickey” Dabrowski are featuredin the play “Mickey’s War” Saturday, Nov. 23 in Three Rivers.It wasn’t a hard decision for playwrightPaul Wisnewski, of Three Rivers, tobring the story of his wife’s uncle tolife. In fact, he didn’t have to do much atall, as the story was already written.His play, “Mickey’s War,” which hedescribes as a love story, a war story andan historical saga, chronicles the experiencesof Pvt. Mitchell J. “Mickey” Dabrowski,of Wilbraham, during World WarII, through the 50 or more letters he wrotehome to his family over the two years heserved his country. The play, set for onenight only, opens Saturday, Nov. 23 atthe Palmer Historical and Cultural Center(PHCC) located at 2072 Main St. in ThreeRivers.According to Wisnewski, the playis an epistolary, or a collection of letters,with the actors providing the voicesbehind the words. The play documentsMickey’s transformation from smalltownWilbraham boy into a battle testedsoldier of some of the bloodiest assaultsin the European campaign, including theinvasion of Normandy on Utah beach andthe Battle of Aachen. The story takes theaudience from Wilbraham to the PalmerDepot, through seven states and fourcountries.The actors even have ties to Mickey,as the character “Mickey” is played byLudlow native and Wilbraham residentBilly Chmura, whose father Steve wouldhave been Billy’s brother-in-law. The narrator,Lauren Malinowski, would havebeen Mickey’s grand-niece. Caryn Wrona,who plays Sister Genevieve, plays therole of her grandmother.Wisnewski said that he has snapshotsfrom a YouTube video of the Utah Beachlanding and some other visual aids as a“preview of coming attractions” playing45 minutes prior to the start of the performance.Many of the letters refer to his sisterGenevieve Romaniak of Ludlow andhis niece Lorraine, then only two-yearsold,who married Wisnewski. He recallsthinking after reading the letters, “I likethat man, he’s a nice guy. His story shouldbe told.” As the narration from his playreads, “(The now yellowed letters) are asvivid today as when he wrote them.”Wisnewski noted that the story hasbeen edited, as not all 50 letters appear inthe play and some have been combined orshortened for flow. However, Wisnewskisaid that “the words are his” and nothinghas been added.Wisnewski includes two dedications:the first to the servicemen and women whohave defended the country’s freedom, andthe second to Steve Chmura, who was aformer Commissioner of the MassachusettsDivision of Fisheries and Wildlifeand led the states restoration efforts of thebald eagle and wild turkey.Tickets for the play are $10, $7 formembers of the PHCC and are availableat the Palmer branch of the North BrookfieldSavings Bank and Labuda’s Marketand Chmura’s Bakery in Indian Orchard.Proceeds benefit PHCC and the WoundedWarrior Foundation.Correspondent Tyler Witkop can bereached at tswitkop@gmail.com.

November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 17TURLEY PUBLICATIONSLose in shootout toNewton NorthThe deadline for submissions for this sports section is the Friday before publication by 12 p.m.To send information, contact Sports Editor Dave Forbes at 413-283-8393 ext. 237, send e-mail to dforbes@turley.com or send it through the mail to:Turley Publications c/o Sports Editor Dave Forbes, 80 Main St., Ware, MA 01082.Lady Falcons come up short at state championshipBy Nate RosenthalTurley PublicationsSports CorrespondentAwonderful season cameto a disappointing endfor the Minnechaug girlssoccer team on Friday. Theylost their final game for the statechampionship in a penalty kickshootout to Newton North. Thetwo teams battled for 110 minuteson the field and neither wasable to break the plane of thegoal in that time. It then took sixshooters to finally determine awinner, with Newton North prevailing,three shots to two.This was a battle fromstart to finish. There were nota lot of shots on goal by eitherteam through the contest. Thatwas a credit to the defenses. Itcame down to the penalty kicksand when Newton North’s sixthkicker put one into the left cornerof the goal, the Tigers stormedthe field. The Falcons disappointedas they were acceptedtheir place as the second placeteam and took in the adulation oftheir many fans who had traveledto Worcester to see them.In Newton North, the Falconswere facing a team that hadnot lost a game all season. TheyTurley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.comMinnechaug’s Sarah Johnston (2) looks tomake a play up the field.were the champions out of theNorth Sectional and by many inthe eastern part of the state, consideredto be the favorite. TheFalcons opened up a lot of eyeswith their effort.In the early going, it wasMinnechaug that controlledthe play. ReneHamel had a corner kick in thethird minute and helped themkeep control of the ball throughthe first 6:00The Tigers started to controlthings after that. They hada corner kick by Angela Ward inMinnechaug’s Taylor Coopee (5) takes alook at the ball at her feet as she steps upto make a play.the eighth and that was their firstreal chance in the game. Theyhad another corner in the 11th byShannon Fitzgerald and it tooka great play by Taylor Coopeewho got to the ball and headedit out of the goal area. The pressurekept on with Cristina Callahanon goal from 20 yards.AnnaMaria Ribeiro stopped theshot. In the 17th, KatherineThomson was on goal from the20, but Ribeiro made the stop.Ward got off a shot but that wentwide to the left.In the 20th minute, the Falconsgot back to the zone andHamel had both a direct from 20yards and a corner kick. In the26th, her fee kick from 30 yardswent wide left. Kayla Murphyhad a break in the 32nd minute,but she got knocked off the ballbefore she could gain control.The half ended soon after withoutanything close.Minnechaug took possessionto begin the second half. In thethird minute, Kathryn Falconer’sthrow in went to Sarah Johnstonin front, but she could not gain ahandle on it for the shot.Then in the fourth minute, itappeared that Newton North hadscored. Ward broke in passedto Fitzgerald who got past herdefender. She flipped it over toThomson, who tapped it in. Butoffside was called and the goalwas disallowed.The teams went back toplaying and in the sixth minuteJaileen Goncalves was all alone,but she could not get off a shot,before the defense closed in.Johnston had a corner kick in thePlease see LADY FALCONS,page 20Falcons end season on high noteTopple Amherst infinaleBy Nate RosenthalTurley PublicationsSports CorrespondentAMHERST – The 2013 seasonhas been a trying one for theMinnechaug football team to saythe least. That season came to anend this week for the Falcons ona positive note as they beat Amhersthandily by a 53-13 score.Consistency has been an issuefrom the beginning for thisteam. After winning their firsttwo games, they dropped thenext four and put themselves intoa difficult as to qualifying for thepostseason. They fell short, butthen they responded well by winningtheir final two games to endthe season with a 5-5 record.To make it back to .500,they needed to beat the Hurricanes.After a slow start, theydid just that. The Falcons spottedAmherst a touchdown in theopening minutes and with 6:45to go in the half; they had but athree-point lead. Then they tookcharge, scoring 37 unansweredpoints over the last 30 minutes ofTurley Publications photo by David Henrysweetdogphotos.comMinnechaug running backBen Sheehan (4) rushes upthe field.the game.The Hurricanes got on theboard in their first possessionwith a 6-yard touchdown run.With the point after, the scorewas 7-0 just 4:00 into the game.The Falcons, though respondedin kind with a lengthydrive of their own. It culminatedwith a touchdown on a 10-yardcarry by Ben Sheehan. He alsoscored on the two-point conversionand with 5:16 to play in thefirst quarter, Minnechaug had an8-7 lead.The next score was by theFalcons at the 9:10 mark of thesecond frame and it was Sheehan,who once again providedthe heroics. He broke off a 32-yard run to pay dirt and with atwo-point conversion the Falconsled 16-7.Amherst moved the balldownfield on its next possessionand scored on a 34-yard pass at6:45. They missed the conversion,but they had closed to withinthree at 16-13. But that was asclose as they would get.But Minnechaug had a quickanswer and 45 seconds later theywere back in the end zone, courtesyof a 49-yard run by Sheehan.They converted the two andwith 6:00 remaining in the half,they led 24-13.In the second half, the Falconstook complete control.Sheehan ran for 10 and a touchdownat 6:45. That made it 32-13and after an Amherst did nothingPlease see FALCONS,page 20Conway places10th at state meetBy Nate RosenthalTurley PublicationsSports CorrespondentGARDNER – Two weeksago, Sam Conway won thePVIAC cross country championshipand then a weeklater, he repeated his win atthe Western Mass Sectionals.His 10th place finish in theDivision 1 State meet this pastweekend completed a greatfinish to a high school careerfor this Minnechaug senior.Conway’s time of 14 minutes,54.61 seconds was one offour from Western Mass runnersto be below the 15 minutesmark. In Division 1, hewas second to Ryan Sender ofAmherst, who he had beaten inboth the PVIACs and Sectionals.The Minnechaug teamwas 17th overall as they sentseven competitors to the meetof 181 runners. After Conway’s10th, Russell Wells wasabout a minute behind in 88th.The remaining Falcons were,Ben Laliberte, David Shumway,Kory Garbasz, ThomasCanto and Drew Weisse.Katrina Surdyka was theonly girl from Minnechaug,finishing 160th with a time20:29.46.Gabe Montague of NewtonNorth was the winner in14:26.89, with Owen Gonserof King Philip, 10 seconds offthe pace. Sender the top WesternMass finisher was sixth,eight seconds ahead of Conway.Mansfield was the teamchampion with 105 points,well ahead of Lowell at 134.Peabody took third with 166.Amherst was the top teamfrom the area, placing 13thwith 258 points. The Falcons372 was good for 17th.The Division 1 girls wereled by Kaley Richards of Lowelland by Needham on theteam front. Nick Carleo ofNewburyport won the Division2 boys race and Pembroke wasthe top team. For the girls, itwas Olilvia Lantz of ManchesterEssex and Hamilton Wenhamas a team.

Page 18 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013Titans stand strong in finaleWILBRAHAM - On its final offensivedrive of the season, as well as on itsfinal defensive stand of 2013, the Wilbraham& Monson Academy footballteam got the job done.As it has done three times this season,WMA came through in the secondhalf en route to a victory, this time beatinghost The Gunnery 35-28 Nov. 9.The victory allowed the Titans toenjoy a .500 mark, with the team finishing3-3-2.“It was a great finish to a great year,”WMA coach Jeff Vartabedian said. “Itwas a fantastic group of kids. It was oneof the most enjoyable teams I’ve beenaround. We’re certainly going to missthe seniors and post-grads quite a bit.They were a special group. I couldn’t behappier with the way we finished. It wasa great day for us.”That great day came in part to agreat fourth quarter. Gunnery tied thegame 28-28 early in the fourth quarter.Do youhave a talentthat you wouldlike to share?Please call theYellow House todiscuss teachingpossibilities.TheTurley Publications submitted photo by WMAWMA football coach Jeff Vartabedianwas very happy with howthe Titans finished the season.But as they have done so many times thisseason, the Titans responded. Behind seniorShacor Privott, WMA marched 80yards, with senior Shawn Boston scoringSUNDAY BINGOLUDLOW ELKS69 Chapin St., Ludlow50/50 Elks • JackpotPROGRESSIVE GAMEDOORS OPEN 4 pm • Kitchen Opens 4:30 pmGAMES START AT 6:00 PM589-1189HOUSEC O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R F O R L E A R N I N G1479 NORTH MAIN STREETPALMER, MA 01069 • 413-289-6091HOLIDAY ARTISANS’ FAIR – Saturday, December 7th, 10am-4pm.NOVEMBER/DECEMBER CLASSESGrant Writing, Journalism & Fun – 11/21Introduction to Mediumship – 11/21Metal Clay Silver Workshop – 11/23Book in a Box – 11/23Powerpoint 2010 – begins 11/25Holiday Entertaining – 11/25Music Recording, Publishing, Marketing & Publicity – 11/25PowerPoint – begins 12/2Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover – begins 12/2Holiday Entertaining (Chips and dip, Spiced pear atbreads,Chocolate sorbet) – 12/2Holiday Wreath – 12/3Protect Your Estate from Nursing Homes, Probate,Taxes, and Creditors – 12/4Cleaning your Windows Computer – begins 12/3 (6-8pm)Cleaning Your Windows Computer – begins 12/4 (2-4pm)on an 8-yard run in the closing minutes.“Shacor was doing what he does,”Vartabedian said. “It was a fitting wayfor him to cap his career off with us byleading the team down the field for thego-ahead touchdown.”Shacor opened the game with a 50-yard run before scoring on a one-yarddive. Senior Joel Diaz scrambled fora 42-yard touchdown, and Shacor followedwith a one-yard score as WMAled 21-14 at halftime.Gunnery scored early in the thirdquarter to take a 22-21 lead, but theTitans answered with a four-yard runby Shawn to go ahead 28-22. Gunneryscored again, but WMA stopped the twopointconversion attempt by the hosts tokeep the game tied 28-28.WMA scored on a 14-play, sevenminutedrive to take a seven-point leadwith less than 3:00 to play. The Titansstopped Gunnery on its final drive.Offensively, Shacor rushed for 124yards on 14 carries. Joel added 109yards, and also completed 10 passesfor 88 yards. Senior Randolf Thurmancaught five passes for 70 yards.On defense, Shacor again led theTitans, recording 11 tackles. SashaOliinyk had eight tackles and forced afumble, and senior Hobey Bryne andfreshman Alexander Strange both registeredseven tackles.Minnechaug socceralumni game set forNov. 29WILBRAHAM - The 16th annualMinnechaug Boys Alumni SoccerGame will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,Nov. 29 at the Wilbraham SoccerClub fields next to the middle school.All former and current varsityplayers, parents, family, and friendsare invited to attend.Players should bring appropriategear. Vests will be provided.Team meeting to immediatelyfollow at 1 p.m. at Dana’s Grillroom.Van Brewer deliversassist in victoryFOXBOROUGH - Wilbrahamresident Travis Van Brewer assistedon a goal in the 75th minute inthe New England Revolution U14squad’s 7-0 win over Seacoast onSunday, Nov. 10.Lady Falconsfinish secondat WesternMassBy Nate RosenthalTurley PublicationsSports CorrespondentWILBRAHAM – The Minnechauggymnastics team played host to the WesternMass championship this year, but itwas Westfield that went home with a seventhstraight Western Mass title. Minnechauggave them all they could handlethough, as the Falcons finished second,138.025-135.300. Chicopee Comp wasthird another four points back from Minnechaug.The Falcons took one event, thevault with Jordan Setian (8.650); Mackenzie(8.600); and Sarah O’Brien (8.550)taking the top three spots. That gavethem a .875 advantage over the Bombers.Nadia Hamdani of Minnechaug tiedKendall Neidig of Westfield for fifth at8.450. Also competing for the Falconswere: Tessa Lopez and Calli Murray.The Bombers won the remainingthree events over the Falcons.On the uneven parallel bars, O’Brientook top honors with an 8.700 and Leewas tied for second with Hamel at 8.450,but Westfield with 33.150 had the topscore. Minnechaug edged out Comp forsecond, 31.850-31.800. Lopez, Murray,Hamdani and Christa Belard competedin the event for Minnechaug.Hamel (9.25) won the balance beam,leading the way for Westfield’s 35.125.Minnechaug was close behind with a34.350. Lee took fourth with 9.000 andO’Brien was fifth at 8.900. Setian, LopezAnna Moraitis and Murray roundedout the Minnechaug group.Westfield took the top three spotsin floor exercise and pulled away fromMinnechaug, 36.375 to 34.850. It wasJoshua Burrage (9.350), Brendan Whitman(9.225) and Hamel (9.050). Fourthand fifth went to Lee (9.000) and O’Brien(8.800). Setian, Lopez, Moraitis andMargaret Macedo also took part in theevent.The all around champion was Hamelwith a 35.150, just ahead of Lee at 35.050and O’Brien (34.950). Lopez with a32.250 was ninth.Nate Rosenthal is a sports correspondentfor Turley Publications. 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November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 19A newRevolution…WILBRAHAM - The Revolutionwon the Minnechaug intramuralsoccer team championshipand went undefeatedthe regular season.Pictured are: back row (fromleft to right) Brian Belleville,Billy Simmons, Connor Crane,Jamo Kapions, Eric Tomlinson,Brandon Rheault, FrancescoSiniscalchi, Sam Howardand Will Skala.Front row: Maricel Ferraro,Sophie Azevedo, LaurenWilson, Kristin Rheault andTaylor Kovarik. Missing fromphoto is, Kellie Donovan,Anna Manzi, Katie Charestand Jack Fitzgerald.Lady Falcons advance to finalswith win over WestboroughBy Nate RosenthalTurley PublicationsSports CorrespondentWESTFIELD – For the first timesince 2008, the Minnechaug girls soccerteam will be playing for the state title,having beaten Central champion Westboroughtheir semifinal match. In doingso, they avenged an earlier season loss tothat same team.It was just a year ago, when the Falconsbeat Pittsfield for the Western Masstitle at Westfield State. Their rewardwas to play Nashoba in the state semifinals.Not only were they pitted againstthe Central Sectional top seed, but theyalso had to play them on their field. In2013, the situation was different. Westborough,the top seed, was a team thathad beaten Minnechaug, 3-0 some weeksearlier. But this time, the site was a bitmore neutral, being at Westfield State. Infact, with the Falcons having played therea week earlier, they had some familiaritywith the field.The game was a battle from start tofinish. Though the Falcons took a 1-0lead in the first eight minutes, they had tonurse that edge for the better part of thecontest. It was not until the 61st minuteof the game that they received the “insurance”of another goal. They still had tomaintain a small lead for 19 more minutes.They did and they are on to the titlegame.The Rangers took the first possessionof the game and they maintained it for thefirst 3:30. While they did not pepper, AnnaMariaRibeiro with shots they held onto the ball and did not give the Falcons achance to run their offense.It was nearly the fourth minute,when the Falcons cleared and got the ballinto the Rangers’ zone. Kayla Murphymoved the ball down the left side and gotoff a pass into the middle right in frontof the goal. Katie Litwin got to it beforekeeper Margo Murphy and she kicked itaway.The Falcons would not let the Rangersclear in the seventh minute they struck.Taylor Coopee inbounded the ball withher patented flip. Molly Serra got the ballat the 35 and ran it to the 25, where shesent a pass to Rene Hamel, who was onthe right sideline, in line with the front ofthe goal. She sent a high shot from thatcorner to the far side of the goal, just outof the reach of Murphy. The time was7:57 and Minnechaug had a 1-0 lead. Itwould remain that way for a long time.Minnechaug had a corner kick byHamel in the 12th minute before Westboroughcleared it out of the zone.In the 16th minute Jenna Thomasput one on goal from the 30 and Ribeirostopped it. On the other end, KathrynFalconer tried to lead Hamel with a pass,but it went too far and Murphy came outto make the stop. In the 19th Mia Nataletried to find the short side, but hit the sideof the net.Minnechaug had a break in the 22ndTurley Publications submitted photominute with Hamel, Jaileen Goncalvesand Andrea Boyer and in the 24th; KylieBradley had a corner kick for the Rangers.A minute later Hamel and Coopeeforced Murphy out of her net.Over the next 5:00, the Falcons controlledthe possession, but was unable toget off a shot. In the 32nd Murphy put a15-yarder on Murphy. Falconer was ongoal with a 25-yarder in the 37th minuteand then in the last 2:00, the Rangers hada couple of opportunities from Nataleand Ashley Butler. Natale’s went overthe goal, while Butler forced Ribeiro tomake the save.Westborough picked up the pacein the second half. In the third minute,Thomas shot on goal from 25 yards onthe left and 30 seconds after that, Natalewas on goal from 12 yards; Thomas hadanother shot on goal in the fifth. In fact,it was not until the ninth minute that Minnechaugwas able to clear the ball.Hamel had a direct from the right sideat the 15 in the 10th minute and that wentjust wide of the left post. In the 13th, shesent a cross to Murphy who was cuttingfrom the 25. She could not connect.Westborough cleared and in the 14th,a loose ball found its way to Ribeiro andshe came out before any of the Rangerscould pick it up. Bradley’s corner kickin the 15th minute was stabbed out of theair by Ribeiro.Minnechaug got a break in the 21stPlease see GIRLS SOCCER, page 22Donaruma helpsKeene to NCAA FirstRound winKEENE, N.H. - Keene State women’sfield hockey senior and Hampdenresident scored her sixth goal of the seasonin a 3-0 shutout victory over Gordonin the first round of the NCAA Tournamenton Wednesday, Nov. 13.Donaruma redirected a shot byteammate Lyndsie Rabenius for theOwls third goal of the season.Lipinski gets keyscore in win overEmersonSPRINGFIELD - Salve Reginawomen’s volleyball player and Hampdenresident Emily Lipinski delivereda key kill in a 25-22, 25-23, 25-18 winover Emerson in ECAC playoff action.With the score tied 23-23 in thesecond game, Lipinski met an over balland delivered a big kill to put her teamon top 24-23.Greco scores win intwo relay eventsSPRINGFIELD - Springfield Collegewomen’s swimmer and Wilbrahamresident Christina Greco was part of twowinning relays in the Pride’s 171-121win over Smith on Tuesday, Nov. 12.Greco swam the third leg in boththe 200-yard medley and 200-yard freestylerelays.Wegrzynek chips infor winDUDLEY - Nichols women’s basketballjunior captain and Wilbrahamresident Alexis Wegrzynek had a keybasket during a run late in the first halfof a 77-55 win over Johnson State onFriday, Nov. 15.Mr. Gutter S• Residential• CommercialE• Cleaning• Repairs“Foreverclean”Gutter SystemLIFETIME WARRANTYFamily Operated for 39 yearswww.mrgutter.bizAMLEFor All YourGutter Needs536-7451 SMA LIC #163177 • CT #2489990G U T T E R S1350 Park St.Palmer, MA01069(413)283-5500] u w tHOURS:Mon.-Fri. 8 to 5Saturday 8 to 12Closed SundayPROFESSIONALALIGNMENT CENTERFRONT END ............from $69.95COMPUTERIZED4 WHEEL ................from $79.95We Specialize inBrake ServiceWheel AlignmentsFront End Repairs& ServiceAsk Dealer for DetailsCompetitivePricingLargeInventoryof Tires• S & T-Rated• 40/50/55/60/65/70/75 Series

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Youcan HEAR for yourself if thelatest methods of correctionwill help you understandwords better.Call for your Appointment1-888-798-8528©2012 HHM, Inc. 304Minnechaug’s Rene Hamel (7) makes a run upthe field.THE CHIMNEY GUY, LLCFOR ALL YOUR CHIMNEY& MASONRY NEEDS860-651-0574Toll Free: 1-866-CHIMGUYCall for a FREE Estimate!Visit our website for special coupons & offerswww.chimney-guy.com • CT HIC#0627254 MA HIC #176030CSIA #5667 CSIA #8151LADY FALCONS from page 17seventh and Hamel put one on goal from20 yards in the 13th.A minute later Fitzgerald got in onRibeiro and tried to head the ball in fromthe left side. The teams went back andforth. Murphy was on goal in the 20thfrom 20 yards and Fitzgerald put one highfrom the side that Ribeiro knocked away.Hamel was wide right in the 23rd from15 yards and Ward sent a one in from 30yards in the 27th minute. Ribeiro cameout to get it.Over the next five minutes, the Tigerswere all over the Minnechaug end gettingshots on or near the goal in the 29th, 30thand 33rd minutes. Then with 2:00 to go,Thomson put one on goal.The first overtime went by quickly,as the shots were rare. Murphy had onein the first minute putting the ball on goalfrom 15 yards. Madison Bledsoe kickedit out. Thomson was on goal for NewtonNorth in the seventh minute from 10yards. Hamel had a couple of chances inthe final 1:30 and the biggest came at 1:05from 10 yards. Bledsoe was there for thestop.The second extra period had more ofthe same. It was not until; the eighth minutethat Minnechaug had a good opportunityand that came on a break by Goncalves.Her 30-yarder was on goal. In the12th minute Callahan had a shot from the25 and Ribeiro made the save.With two 40-minute halves and two15-minute overtimes in the books, theteams set up for the shootout.The Falcons went first with Goncalvesand her shot was blocked by Bledsoe.Callahan sent the first Tigers shotover the goal. Falconer hit the crossbarand Ribeiro went to her left to stop theshot by Charlotte Feldman. Through twoshots each, it was still 0-0.Hamel broke the ice with a shot byBledsoe right hand, into the left corner.Ward tied it up with a shot in nearly thesame spot. Serra hit the crossbar andAmelia Williams sent her shot over thegoal. Through four rounds, it was 1-1.Murphy was next and she faked left,then shot right and got it by Bledsoe. JuliaLindsay shot to the right and tied it uponce again.Ashley Jones sent her shot wide to theright and then Katie Nugent ended it witha shot to the lower left. Newton North hadwon the state title.Said Nundi Goncalves, the Minnechaugcoach, “We gave it everythingwe had. These girls left nothing on thefield. They played their hearts out and itjust was not enough. Credit must go tothe other team. They are very good andwe can’t hang our heads after what we accomplished.”Ribeiro also spoke, “This has been agreat year, one that will stay with me forever.My teammates played so hard andwe lost to a great team. We have a lot tobe proud of.”LEARNING CENTER1455 N. Main St., Third Floor, Palmer(413) 283-2329www.topfloorlearning.orgNEED HELP?TAKE THE FIRST STEP! 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Call Gail at 413-283-2329.Girls help out Falcons…Minnechaug quarterback KyleTrombley (5) looks to make a deliverydown the field.Turley Publications submitted photoWILBRAHAM - The U10 Falcon Soccer Club girls (blue team) werethe honorary ball girls for the Minnechaug varsity soccer girls gameagainst East Longmeadow in September. (From left to right) KatieSlattery, Jessica Baker, Isabelle Fergus, Elyse Roberts, Isabella Woodbury,Isabel Lopes, Olivia Crooks, Regan Donohue, Aubrey Welch,Peyton Drumm, and Sofia Carlson. Not pictured are: Anna O’Keefe,Erin O’Keefe and Madison McGrath.FALCONS from page 17with the ball, the Falcons scored the nexttime they got it. Kyle Trombley foundAnthony Roughgarden for a 30-yard passcompletion and a 38-13 lead.Chris Jucszyk took over in the fourthand scored twice. His first came on a 1-yard run three minutes in and then with4:00 to play, he ran a 63-yarder for atouchdown and the final of 53-13.Sheehan, once again, had a hugeday with 23 carries for 205 yards andfour touchdowns. Jucszyk, in his threecarries totaled 80 yards and two touchdowns.Trombley went 8 for 14 and 119yards with a touchdown pass. Josh Henrycaught three for 69 yards, while Roughgarden’sone catch, the 30 yarder wasgood for a touchdown.Nate Rosenthal is a sports correspondentfor Turley Publications. He canbe reached at dforbes@turley.com.

November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 21Sheehan leadsFalcons past PacersBy Nate RosenthalTurley PublicationsSports CorrespondentWILBRAHAM – A week removedfrom the end of the qualifying season,the Minnechaug football team returned tothe field to play out the rest of the season.Their opponent was another team; Chicopeewhich had seen their playoff hopesdashed a just last week.The match up featured two teamsfrom different divisions, the Falcons, whoplayed in the AA Conference and in Division2, while the Pacers of the SuburbanConference were a Division 4 team. Thisgame was thoroughly dominated by theFalcons in who pounded out 252 yardson the ground to keep the ball away fromChicopee. Leading the way was BenSheehan who amassed 159 yards rushing.The Falcons took the opening possession,but did little with it. Starting attheir 40, they got a quick first down on a10-yard Sheehan run, but then went backwards.Going for it on fourth down, theygave it up on downs. Chicopee took overat the Minnechaug 49.But the Pacers went no where anddespite a 16-yard run by Tony Slaughter,who was starting the game under center,they went three and out.Minnechaug got the ball after thepunt at their 38-yard line and this went towork. A short run by Sheehan and a 12-yard keeper by Kyle Trombley the quarterbackgave them a first down. Sheehanran four straight times and got the ballto the Chicopee 28-yard line. AnthonyRoughgarden had a 9-yard run for a firstdown at the 19 and then Trombley hit SamChristman at the 9 for another first down.With 4:12 remaining, Trombley got the remaining9 yards and with the extra point,Minnechaug had a 7-0 lead.After a three and out and a punt, theFalcons took over at their 37 with 3:00 leftin the first. When the quarter ended, theywere at the Pacers 17 with a third-and-9. Sheehan had runs of 4, 5 and 4, whileTrombley had made a 16-yard completionto Josh Henry. Roughgarden also had a10-yard run. Four plays into the secondquarter and the Falcons were in the endzone. Trombley hit Nick Beauchamp forfour yards and the score. It was just aminute into the second quarter and Minnechaugled 13-0. Of more significancewas the fact that the Minnechaug defensehad two three and outs and a net of -22yards for Chicopee.It was just another minute and halfand Minnechaug was back with the ball.Sheehan had intercepted a pass and Minnechaugwas first-and-10 at their 25-yardline. Sheehan hit Henry with a 31-yardoption pass and the Falcons were inChciopee territory. Following a 7-yardrun by Trombley, Sheehan ran for 15and 6. Then on fourth-and-13 from the25-yard line, Trombley threw one up andHenry out jumped the defender for a 25-yard touchdown. Roughgarden’s twopoint conversion made it 21-0 with 7:06to play in the half.Chicopee went on a nine-play drivethat began at their 29 and ended at theMinnechaug 36, leaving 3:36 to play inthe half.. The big plays were passes fromRiley Campbell of 9 yards to Joel Masaroneand 10 yards to Slaughter.Minnechaug ran down the clock witha 15-play drive that ended on the Chicopee5-yard line. Sheehan had a pair of 13-yard runs, while Trombley completed 11and 6-yard passes to Henry and one of 11yards to RoughgardenThe second half began quietly withboth teams quickly giving up the ball ondowns. The Falcons, having started at theChicopee 40, got it down to the 17. Thencame a flurry of scores.The Pacers took over after the Minnechaugseries at their 17 with 5:32 remaining.On first down, Campbell hitMichael Murdock for 27 yards to the Pacer44. On the next play, Slaughter brokeoutside and beat the defense for a 56-yardtouchdown run. Throughout the first halfhe had carried the ball three times andhad 8 yards. After the touchdown, hehad doubled his carries to six, but had 71yards on the game. Chicopee was on theboard, trailing 21-7.The Falcons answered in short order.Following an onside kick they got the ballat midfield. On second-and-11 Trombleyran for 8 and Sheehan went 3 more for afirst down to the Chicopee 40. A negativeplay set them back 7 yards, but Trombleyfound Sheehan on a screen 5 yards pastthe line of scrimmage. Sheehan did therest for a 47-yard touchdown play and a27-7 Minnechaug lead.The Pacers got the kickoff at their 33-yard line with 2:34 left. Going for it fromtheir 39-yard line on fourth-and-4, the riskpaid off. Campbell hit Murdock for 12yards and got the ball into Minnechaugterritory. A 6-yard run by Darrell Chambersneeded the third quarter with Chicopeeon the move. Slaughter then ran for 16and on third-and-10 caught a 21-yard passfrom Campbell to give the Pacers a firstand-goalon the Minnechaug 5-yard line.Slaughter carried three times, the last a 1-yard run for the touchdown. With 8:14 toplay, Chicopee trailed 27-13.The Pacers defense came up bigwith a three and out that took just twominutes. But they were unable to takeadvantage with the ball at their 40. Fourplays later the ball was back in the handsof the Falcons. There were less than 5:00to play and on this series, the Falcons putthe game away. On third-and-5, Trombleyran for 14 and a first down. Then onthird-and-4, Sheehan took the ball in from25 yards and his second touchdown of thegame.After the Falcons recovered a fumblewith a minute to play, they took the kneeto run out the clock.Sheehan had a big day to say theleast. He ran 29 times for 159 yards anda touchdown. He caught two passes for50 yards and scored on one of those. Hecompleted one pass for a 31-yard touchdown.Sheehan was the ultimate triplethreat. In addition, he had an interceptionat a key juncture in the first half. Trombleywas 8-for-18 and 102 yards and hadtwo touchdown passes. He also ran for 75yards on 10 carries. Josh Henry had fivecatches in the first half for 90 yards and atouchdown.Special teams fuel Falcons winThe Falcons defeated the BridgeportSound Tigers, 3-2, Friday night at theMassMutual Center behind two powerplay goals and a perfect penalty kill.Blake Parlett notched both of theFalcons power play tallies, scoring thefirst at 13:36 of the second period to giveSpringfield a 1-0 lead. The Bracebridge,Ontario native scored his second at 5:09of the third period on a Springfield 5-on-3advantage, going top shelf on Bridgeportnetminder Anders Nilsson.Jack Skille scored the other Springfieldgoal, burying a rebound at 15:18 ofthe second period to give the Falcons a 2-0 lead.The Falcons killed all seven of theSound Tigers power plays, improving theteam’s season mark to 89.3 percent.Dallas Jackson and Anders Lee scoredthird-period goals for Bridgeport.Springfield goaltender JeremySmith made 21 saves on 23 shots facedto improve to 6-1-1 this season. 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Page 22 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013Falcons extend winstreak to threeLEWISTON, Maine - The SpringfieldFalcons (10-3-0-1) defeated thePortland Pirates in comeback fashion atthe Androscoggin Bank Colisee Saturdaynight, earning a 2-1 shootout victory.Mike McKenna improved to 4-2-0this season, making 35 saves on 36 shotsand denying four of five Portland attemptsin the shootout.In his first game back with the Falconssince being returned on loan by theColumbus Blue Jackets, Sean Collinsnotched the shootout winner. Cody Goloubefalso added a shootout conversion.With 3:46 remaining in the third periodand Springfield trailing 1-0, DarrylBoyce evened the score with the team’sfifth power play goal in the last threegames. The Summerside, Prince EdwardIsland native deflected a Goloubef slapshot past Portland netminder Mike Lee forhis fourth tally of the 2013-14 campaign.Gilbert Brule gave the Pirates a 1-0 lead at 5:48 of the third period, as hepicked up a loose puck and scored on ashorthanded breakaway.Springfield continued its success onspecial teams, going 1-for-5 on the powerplay and 7-for-7 on the penalty kill. Datingback to Sunday, Nov. 10, the Falconshave recorded 17 consecutive successfulpenalty kills. The team’s season mark isnow at 90.5 percent.With the victory, Springfield improvedits winning streak to three gamesand has earned a victory in five of its lastsix contests, dating back to Nov. 1.The Falcons are back in action Friday,Nov. 22 at the MassMutual Center tohost the Albany Devils at 7 p.m. Springfieldthen hosts the Hartford Wolf PackSaturday, Nov. 23, also at 7 p.m.Erixon, Skille recalledby ColumbusThe Falcons announced Sunday nightthat defenseman Tim Erixon and forwardJack Skille have been recalled by the ColumbusBlue Jackets, the team’s NHL affiliate.In 10 games with Springfield this season,Erixon leads the team with 13 points,10 assists and two power play goals. A fixtureon the Falcons power play unit, the 6-foot-3, 199-pound defenseman also leadsthe team in points on the man advantagewith five (two goals, three assists).Erixon began the season on the BlueJackets roster and was loaned to SpringfieldOct. 11. He has not appeared in agame with Columbus in 2013-14.Skille rejoins the Blue Jackets for thesecond time this season, having played inone game with Columbus Oct. 19 versusthe Washington Capitals. The former firstround draft pick of the Chicago Blackhawkshas recorded three points (twogoals, one assist) and a +1 rating in sixgames with Springfield.GIRLS SOCCER from page 19minute and they took advantage beforethat minute was over. Ashley Jonestook a free kick from the 30. She sent itacross the field into a crowd. Goncalvesgot to it and flipped it to Kayla Murphyat the 10. Her short side shot caught thecorner just out of the reach of MargoMurphy. With the goal, Minnechaughad a 2-0 and there was 18:50 to play.In the 25th minute, Emily Longoflipped one toward the goal from 20yards and Ribeiro came out. In the 26thRibeiro had to come out to retrieve aloose ball.Minnechaug almost had a third goalin the 28th, as Coopee sent a throw into Hamel, whose shot hit the crossbar.It dropped straight down and Murphygrabbed it. In the 29th minute KaylaMurphy was stopped by Margo Murphyon a breakaway.Westborough came back in the 30thas Butler shot on goal from 30 yards andin the 35th, they had a corner kick byBradley. Hamel had a shot saved in the32nd and again by Michelle Normandfrom 15 yards in the 34th. Hamel’s 12-yarder hit the side of the net in the 37thminute. 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November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 23Time Capsule contains the history of our timesTIME CAPSULE from page 1everything that had been placedin the time capsule. Meanwhilemembers of the 250th AnniversaryCelebration Committee weremaking sure everything was inorder while town residents chattedwith friends and enjoyed coffeeand snacks provided by TheVillage Store and Café, whichhad set up a table in the park.Most importantly, the TimeCapsule was resting close bywaiting for the moment when itwould be gently lowered into ahole prepared by the Departmentof Public Works (DPW) where itwould lay protected from the elementsuntil the children of todaygrow up. Surviving residents andfuture generations will return 50years later in 2063 to release andopen it to discover what preciousmemories and messages theirpredecessors had left for them.Bittersweet DayMinutes before the ceremonybegan, Patti Diotalevi,co-chair of the Anniversary CelebrationCommittee, offered herobservations: “It’s a wonderfulday, but it’s also bittersweet becausethe celebration will be allover after today’s time capsuleis buried. It’s the last comingtogether of town residents, thelast event of the year celebratingour past while looking to ourfuture.”Therese Testa, five-year olddaughter of Anniversary Committeemember Diane Testa,and her friend Domenic Fantonesmiled and said an enthusiastic,“Yea!” when asked if they wouldbe at the Time Capsule openingin 50 years.Diane Testa said Theresewas an honorary member of thecommittee having attended somany meetings with her mom.Diane said she hoped her daughter,who will be 55 years oldwhen the capsule is opened in2063, might be a member of the300th Anniversary CelebrationCommittee to which her daughterreplied, “Oh mom, don’t saythat.”People gathered around thepodium area as the official ceremonybegan. After Diotalevithanked her committee co-chair,Kevin Moriarty, a former Wilbrahamselectman, and the othercommittee members, the town’sBoard of Selectmen ChairmanJames Thompson, thanked everyonefor being there continuingthe legacy that started in1913 when the 150th anniversarytime capsule was kept in a safe inTown Hall.EntertainmentEntertainment was providedby the Madrigal Singers andConcert Choir from MinnechaugRegional High School who sangthe “Star Spangled Banner” and“God Bless America” and theWilbraham & Monson AcademyTitan Jazz Ensemble swungunder the direction of Clark Sebold.When the Titan Jazz Ensemblewasn’t quite ready to start,Diotalevi had to delay a bit anddid so by recounting May 5 whenthe 1963 Time Capsule was dugup. The committee couldn’t openthe soldered shut container so theFire Department was called in tocut it open.“They won’t have to call theFire Department in 2063,” saidDiotalevi. “Sampson FuneralHome, who donated the capsule,sealed it so that it will besimple to open. The capsule willpop open easily when the chisel,placed in the correct spot, is hitwith a sledge hammer,” she said.Selectman Robert Boilardspoke to the crowd thanking theanniversary celebration committeeand everyone who came. Hejoked, “I might be here in 2063,but I’ll be in my late 90s.”State Sen. Gale Candaras(D-Wilbraham) kidded, “I probablywon’t be here when thiscapsule is opened. It would be amedical miracle if I was.”Local BusinessesExtending appreciationto those that were generous insponsorship, Selectman RobertRussell said, “It’s important toremember all our local businesspeople for their support throughoutthis year.”In the crowd of onlookers,Madeline Flanagan who teachesviolin at Wilbraham Music andperforms with the Old Post RoadOrchestra proudly said that herorchestra’s current 28th SeriesProgram Book was included inthe Time Capsule. “I hope whenthey open this capsule, the orchestrawill still be going strongwith many new faces to keepspreading the joy of music.”Candaras said, “The year hasflown by. I remember standinghere on First Night (New Year’sEve) on a block of ice, freezing,but we were all happy.” Candarasalso mentioned the original copiesof the town’s charter that sheand State Rep. Angelo J. PuppoloJr. (D-Springfield) had donatedto the town and remembered severalof the important people fromWilbraham’s past and present.Looking at all the children in thecrowd, she added, “I expect allof you young people to be hereto carry on the tradition.”Diana Gerberich, 250th AnniversaryQueen and StudentAmbassador from MinnechaugRegional High School, offered afew words. “It’s been an excitingyear. I enjoyed every minute. Ihave anticipated this day all year.Let’s not let our spirit come to aclose. It has been wonderful andI don’t want it to end.”Diotalevi praised Gerberichsaying, “This young lady willbe here in 50 years and she willmake her mark.”Committee member ChuckHiggins greeted everyone andadded a touch of humor. Lookingat Diotalevi and other committeemembers, he reminded them thatat a recent meeting they had allagreed to wear their blue 250thshirts.” Higgins, who was theonly committee member wearingthe blue shirt, glanced at some ofthe other committee membersand smiled. It was clear that onlyHiggins had followed through onthe promise which drew laughterfrom the crowd.Higgins then presented thetwo 250th Parade Marshals,Llewellyn Merrick and CharlesBennett, with ceremonial wakingsticks saying they “represent notjust our appreciation for all youhave done for the 250th celebration.They also symbolize that asWilbraham walks into the next50 years it will need the supportof its citizens as it traverses theunknown terrain and obstacles itwill face.”Higgins gave Merrick hiswalking stick saying, “You epitomizethe values of New Englandand Wilbraham, hard working,strong sense of history andcommunity, and responsibility.This makes you the ideal representationof the citizens of Wilbraham.”Bennett, a member of theturkey farm family, editor of theWilbraham-Hampden Times and250th Committee member wasthanked for carrying on the historyof the town.The moment everyone hadbeen waiting for arrived. DPWworker Paul Maguire lowered theTime Capsule into a pipe placedearlier in the ground and sealedit tightly with a heavy manholecover.Following the burial, firstthe children and then committeemembers took turns placinga shovelful of soil over the nowsealed container. The marker,made by Granite Creations onBoston Road, engraved with thewords “Dedicated to Those WhoFollow – 2013-2063” was thenplaced over the spot.John Sampson Jr., his fatherJohn and the Sampson familyfrom Sampson’s Funeral Homeof Wilbraham were honored fortheir generosity. Higgins said,“The Sampson’s excelled in creatinga beautiful capsule usingMinnechaug green and adorningthe capsule with a photo engravingof the Civil War Monumentin Crane Park.” The photoengravingof the monument wasoriginally taken by Times photographerDavid Miles.The burial vault that wasused as a Time Capsule wasmanufactured by Wilbert KeatingVault Co., owned by DavidDumala of Wilbraham, who waspresent for the ceremony.Moriarty said, “One of theTIMES photo by David Miles250 Co-chair Patti Diotalevi throws dirt over the Time Capsule,while DPW worker Paul Maguire watches.things that really impressed mewas the Wilbraham DPW. Theywere asked to dig a hole and theywent far beyond, digging deeperand putting piping in so the timecapsule was protected from dirtand moisture. They went beyondthe call of duty. I was impressedby all the town employees. If youasked for something they did itcheerfully. It has been a joyfulyear.”Miles took a photo of all thechildren present who would witnessthe opening 50 years fromnow and said, “This is the futureof Wilbraham.”Diotalevi said there wouldbe one more project related tothe 250th Anniversary whichwould take place next year asthe committee began working ona hard cover book covering thehistory of the last 50 years.Already a close-knit town,the year-long list of anniversaryevents has brought the towncloser together and as Diane Gerberichsaid so well, “Let’s not letour spirit come to a close.”Johnsen’s Catering turns off their ovensJOHNSEN’S from page 1ment training program with theHyatt Corporation. She spent aweekend at the Hyatt Regency inChicago to see if it would be agood fit for her. Stuart, who wasthe executive chef at the HyattRegency in Chicago, was askedto take Betsy out to dinner oneSaturday night. Stuart reportsthat he was persuaded to do sobecause “They said they’d payfor the meal and the beverageand give me an extra day off.”As Betsy says, “We startedgoing out, and neither one of usever went out with anyone elseagain.” In response to this, Stuartquipped, “Not that I’ll admit!”Moved to WilbrahamThe two married, had twochildren and moved to Wilbraham.When their childrenwere 5 and 7, they walked intothe Village Store and thoughtit would be fun to own a littlecountry store. They subsequentlytook over the store andstayed there for 10 years.When their lease was up in2000, the two started lookingaround for a new location. Atthat point, they knew that theirfocus was going to be catering,and they looked all over thearea for an appropriate venue.Real estate agent Donald Flannery,who used to come into theVillage Store, knew that theywere looking and found themtheir Boston Road location,which was formerly a churchoffice.Stuart and the Johnsen’sson, Bill, who was in highschool at the time, renovatedthe space, putting down a floor,and installing a walk-in, turningthe space into a very functionalspace out of which they successfullyoperated for 13 years.What’s Next?While Stuart finishes closingthings out at the Boston Roadlocation, Betsy will be spendingtime with her mother on LongIsland. Their daughter is also expectinga baby in January, so thetwo anticipate that being grandparentswill occupy much oftheir time. They also plan to dosome travelling, as Betsy says,“stopping wherever we want tostop and trying restaurants alongthe way.”Betsy also has plans to publisha cookbook at some pointin the future, which will includeanecdotes about the dishes thatthey’ve cooked over the years.Stuart also hopes to be able tospend more time on one of hispassions: Thai vegetable carving.Vanessa LaCroix, who hasserved as the pastry chef for theJohnsen’s since 2007 and was recentlyvoted Boston Road’s BestBaker by the Boston Road BusinessAssociation, is currentlylooking for a new position. BothJohnsens are confident that La-Croix will find something soonsince, as they put it, “She is anincredible worker with a greatwork ethic, and she does phenomenalcustomer service. Inthe last two years, when we wentaway, she covered it.”When asked what they willmiss, both Johnsens replied,“Vanessa, and the camaraderiethat we’ve shared = and thecustomers who have become ourfriends, rather than just our clients.”With the absence of JohnsensCatering, the holidays won’tbe the same for many in the communitythis year.Historically, Johnsen’s hassold many turkeys at Christmas,along with Stuart’s famous “turducken”,which is a debonedturkey stuffed with a debonedduck, which is in turn stuffedwith a deboned chicken. LaCroix’sholiday sweets, includinggingerbread houses and kits andcolorful Italian seven-layer cookies,will also be sorely missedby those who have made thempart of their holiday traditions inyears past.On Friday, Nov. 22 at 10:30a.m. Aaron Posnik will be holdinga public auction of the shop’scontents, including items suchas ovens, catering equipment, apig roasting grill, and the shop’s2004 Chevrolet van.Correspondent Janet Wisecan be reached at j_mac4@hotmail.com.

Page 24 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013Health & WellnessBaystate Health named oneof ‘Most Wired’ networksSPRINGFIELD - Baystate Healthhas been named one of the nation’s mostwired health care networks.The 2013 Most Wired survey identifieshospitals and healthcare systems thathave embraced health Information Technologyand leveraged it to improve patients’experiences and support the workof their doctors, nurses and staff. Withthis designation, Baystate has been namedamong the nation’s Most Wired healthnetworks for three consecutive years.“Our goal in everything we do atBaystate Health is to improve patient carefor our community, and integrating ourapproach to clinical care delivery withour approach to health care technology isa part of how we are achieving that mission,”said Joel Vengco, vice presidentand chief information officer at BaystateHealth. “We congratulate all our Baystateemployees who have worked with our Information& Technology department tomake this possible, and we thank them fortheir great work and partnership.”“We are now focusing on connectinghealthcare organizations across WesternMassachusetts through an informationexchange platform. This enables any providerin our region to see a single, comprehensivemedical record for any patientwho walks through their door,” saidVengco. “This honor reflects our effortsto work more closely with our colleaguesacross the region, not only within BaystateHealth—from Greenfield to Northamptonto Ware to Springfield and beyond—butalso with other non-affiliated providerswho share our patients. This will ensurethe most seamless and effective care transitionacross the continuum for all our patients.”TIMES photo by David MilesWarming up at the Family Fun Walk…Kids and parents warm up before the start of the Family Run Walkpresented by PTOs starting out at Minnechaug Regional High SchoolOct. 19.IHG to offer freehealing sessionsSPRINGFIELD – The IntegratedHealth Group of Springfield will offerfree healing sessions at its open houseon Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at 1502 Allen St. in Springfield.The event will offer free healingsessions, massages, bio-mat, FortunateFace minerals, tai chi and Reiki.Dr. Barbara Giammarino will give apresentation on “How to De-stress fora Healthier Holiday” at 10:30 a.m.There will be a free raffle, giftbags, and light refreshments. Giftcertificates and healing gifts will beavailable. To register, or for more information,call 783-9424 ext. 2.‘Soulstice’ Retreat totake place in WestfieldWESTFIELD – Genesis SpiritualLife and Conference Center in Westfieldwill be hosting a “Soulstice” Retreat, anafternoon of three meditative presentationsand prayerful reflection, on Sunday,Dec. 1 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Virginia Collins-English, Med,CAGS, MAAT, a spiritual director andlicensed psychotherapist who is a nativeof Wilbraham, will be leading the presentation.The program is open to all who seekan experience of Advent. Pre-registrationis required. To register, or for moreinformation, call Genesis at 562-3627 oremail genesis@genesiscenter.us.Al-Anon andAlateen meetin WilbrahamWILBRAHAM - Al-Anon meetings are held inWilbraham at WilbrahamUnited Church, 500 MainSt:, Sundays at 6 p.m.,Wednesdays and Thursdaysat 6:30 p.m.Alateen meets firstand second Thursdays ofthe month at 6:30 p.m.The public is welcome toattend.Veterans can access onlinehealth informationREGION - My HealtheVet is the VeteransAssociation’s online Personal Health Record(PHR), located at myhealth.va.gov. It offers veterans,active duty service members and othersanywhere, anytime Internet access to health careinformation, resources, and tools.Launched nationwide in 2003, My Healthe-Vet is the gateway to web-based tools that empowerVeterans to become active partners in theirhealth care. 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November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 25WEDDING AND EVENT PLANNERBANQUET FACILITIESChandlers at Yankee Candle – Voted the most romanticrestaurant and best wine list in the valley for 10 years.Voted official best family restaurant of Massachusetts.South Deerfield, MA. 413-665-1277 or log onto chandlers.yankeecandle.comThe Florentine Room at the Bluebonnet – Minutes fromdowntown Northampton. Wedding receptions, rehearsaldinners, bridal showers & more. Complete weddingreceptions starting at $21 per plate. Up to 180 guests,full bar & dance floor. 324 King Street, Northampton,MA. Call Jim 413-584-3333 or email jasrgreco@aol.com.The Hotel Northampton – Pioneer Valley’s onlytrue Grand Ballroom, luxurious guestrooms, tworestaurants, award-winning food, on-site parking, stepsfrom unique shops and galleries. 413-587-8105. www.HotelNorthampton.comLook Park Garden House – Gazebo, Pine Theater andSanctuary for wedding receptions and ceremonies,meetings, banquets and events for up to 170 people. 300North Main Street, Rt. 9, Florence, MA. 413-584-2220.www.lookpark.orgMagic Wings Butterfly & Conservatory Gardens – Youand your guests will be surrounded by 4,000 beautifulbutterflies in a tropical setting anytime of the year!Accommodations for up to 100 for your ceremony andreception. All inclusive wedding packages available.We also host a pre-wedding and rehearsal dinner parties.281 Greenfield Road, Scenic Routes 5 & 10, SouthDeerfield, MA. 413-665-2805. www.magicwings.comPublick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge – Hasbeen creating picturesque New England weddings forover 230 years. Visit www.publickhouse.com or call 1-800-pub-lick.Sheraton Springfield – One Monarch Place. YourWeekend Wedding Destination; rehearsal dinner, weddingand post nuptial brunch all in the comfort of onelocation. Newly renovated, atrium style hotel with ballroomseating for up to 500 guests. Complimentary roomfor the Bride & Groom, Rolls Royce, Centerpieces andParking included in all packages. Contact Samantha,your personal wedding consultant at 413-263-2117 orsrivera@sheratonspringfield.com to set up your tourtoday!Villa Rose – 1428 Center Street, Ludlow. 413-547-6667.Banquet facilities for parties large and small up to 200people. 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Page 26 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESNovember 21, 2013SchoolsSpotlight on Minnechaug InternsIt’s All About Fashion(Editor’s note: The TIMES spotlightsthe intern program at MinnechaugRegional High School. This is the next ina series on interns in the Career EducationProgram at Minnechaug advised bycoordinator Paula Talmadge.)Abbey Hinkamper talks about internship:“I chose It’s All AboutMe for my internship because Iknew retail experience is really importantfor my future career path. I hope tostudy fashion marketing or merchandisingin college so this experience willhelp me figure out exactly what I can seemyself doing in the future.”What I really love doing at It’s allAbout Me is working with buying representativesfrom different companies.I’ve learned how to find unique pieces,think about prices and costs, as well aslook at what will sell or won’t sell in thisstore. Ann Marie, Diane and Mary Annhave all taken time to share with me theirperspectives on the industry. They havegiven me the opportunity to be involvedin buying, merchandising and managementof the store which has helped menarrow down my career goals.”Abbey’s mentor Ann Marie Moloneyobserves: “We feel fortunate toparticipate in the student mentoring programand have completely enjoyed havingAbbey work with us this semester.She is enthusiastic, interested, smart,fun, engaging and eager to learn. Welove having her here at It’s all AboutMe.”For more information about howyour business can assist with the CareerDevelopment Education Programsat Minnechaug Regional High School,contact Paula Talmadge at 596-9011 ext.3832 or ptalmadge@hwrsd.org.TIMES photo submittedIntern Abigail Hinkamper and Ann Marie Moloney take a step outsideof the Hampden boutique, It’s all about Me.TIMES photo by Joan ParisConferees (from left) Joan B. Kagan, Square One; SallyFuller of Wilbraham, Davis Foundation; Kristie Kauerz,Research Assistant Professor, Kate Fenton, SpringfieldChief Instruction Officer and Daniel J. Warwick, SpringfieldSuperintendent of Schools.Regional educators gather in SpringfieldSPRINGFIELD – Regionalsuperintendents and early educators,school principals, administratorsand key communitystakeholders launched a localeffort Nov. 4 mapping a nationaleducation agenda of excellencefor early childhood students.An interactive leadershipconference for early educationand public school administratorswas held at Scibelli ConferenceCenter on the Springfield TechnicalCommunity College campusin Springfield and includedWilbraham resident Sally Fullerof the Davis Foundation.The landmark birth to gradethree “Putting the Pieces Togetherin Springfield” conferenceshared strategies for linking preschoolto kindergarten and kindergartento third grade learningwith the ultimate goal of supportingstudents to achieve fourthgrade reading proficiency.Springfield Superintendentof Schools, Daniel J. Warwickkicked off the opening event thatfeatured keynote speaker wasKristie Kauerz, Ed.D, researchassistant professor, P-3 EducationPolicy and Leadership atthe University of Washington.Kauerz has authored and co-authorednumerous articles, bookchapters, and reports on topicsranging from state kindergartenpolicies to early childhood governanceto P-3 policy alignment.She presented “Making the Casefor Leadership in Pre-Kindergartenthrough Grade Three Alignment.”Warwick said the initiativeis an important partnership thatputs students first.” All of the researchshows that students whostart school prepared for the educationalexperience get ahead andstay ahead,” said Warwick. “Wecannot overstate the tremendousadvantage that this initiative willprovide for our students.”TWB Teacher Robin Lewis teaches with the perspective of being a kidLEWIS from page 1Lewis mused on why shewas selected. She thinks muchof her success in the classroomcomes from her point of view.“One of the goals I have in teachinggrammar, or anything new, isI try to teach it with the perspectiveof being a kid,” she said. Inother words, she finds creativeways to make learning mundanematerial enjoyable.‘Hot Potato’A san exam p l e ,WINTER/SPRING 2014 INTERNS SOUGHTThe Wilbraham-Hampden Times is seeking collegeand high school student interns to work for free as acourse credit study requirement or to just gain morejournalism experience. Interns should have a demonstratedlove for writing and/or photography and residewithin our newspaper’s direct coverage area. Internswill be exposed to many staples of the newspapereditorial department vocation, including story writing,news brief creation, photography, historical research,social media development, special projects, typesetting,and proofing.The winter/spring internship program runs fromJanuary through May. Hours will be based upon students’availability, but usually average six hours perweek. Interns will be based in our office with the editor,or work from home, school and community.Interested applicants should send a cover letterof interest and resume to the editor at cbennett@turley.com or The Wilbraham-Hampden Times, 2341Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095 attention CharlesBennett by December 31.Learn more about Turley Publications, Inc. atwww.turley.com.www.turley.comshe desc r i b e done pere n n i a lfavoriteactivitythat shec r e a t e dto encouragelisteningand responding. It’s based on thechildren’s game “Hot Potato.”Lewis made up a rhyme in Spanishthat the children sing as theypass the “hot potato” around thecircle. Whoever is stuck with thehot potato at the end has to answera question that Lewis asks.The questions are based on whatthe students are learning at thetime.If the student gets the questionright, he or she can choosethe child to the right or left toanswer a question the next timearound. If the child is wrong,they stay in the circle and have toanswer another question the nexttime they hold the “potato.”“No one gets eliminated.How’s that helping them learn?”Lewis said.Not only does this activityhelp with vocabulary, it alsohelps the students become comfortablespeaking Spanish andlistening to and practicing thecadences of the language, Lewisadded.“I love the challenge of findingout what works for them,”she said. “I get feedback fromthem.” She works on the activity,refining it, using the commentsof students.SpainLewis grew up in rural Pennsylvaniawhere no one spokeanything other than English. Thefirst time she heard Spanish, shefell in love with the language.She studied Spanish in AlbrightCollege in Pennsylvaniaand travelledto Spain to study in aprogram run by TheCenter for Cross-Cultural Study. Sheloved Spain and gota job with the centerafter graduating college.It was the wrongjob for her. “Therewas too much dataentry. People weretelling me my wholelife I should be ateacher,” she said.She enrolled in SmithCollege because ofthe rigor of the program.She loved itand thrived there.What Lewis discovered wasthat teaching Spanish is so muchless about the language than itis about the individual students.“Spanish is just the byproduct. Imake them understand just howimportant they are. It’s easy atthis point (middle school) togive up on themselves,” she said.“The important thing (to teachis) you’re valuable, and we canfind your strengths.”Setting up such a supportiveclassroom enables all children tolearn, she said. “I’ve seen a hugeturnaround from all of them. Shetold the story of one of the beststudents in the class coming inlate without a pass. The consequenceto breaking the rule is detention.The girl, who had neverbeen in trouble before, started tocry. “Some of the tough kids ofthe class, one by one, said theywould volunteer to serve herdetention for her. I said: Well,it doesn’t say who has to servethe detention,” Lewis said. Thewhole class volunteered, andeach stayed after to serve fourminutes of the detention.“We formed a sense of community,”Lewis said. “Thoseare the moments I love, seeinggroups of young people makinggood decisions and hoping youplayed a part in helping themlearn that.”

November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 27Scholarship and fellowship funds availableREGION - The Horace SmithFund has scholarship and fellowshipmoney available for graduatesof Hampden County public and privatehigh schools.Scholarships awards of $10,000are distributed as $2,500 annuallyand renewable each year untilSchool Lunch MENUSElementary SchoolsMonday, Nov. 25Chicken nuggets, brown rice, andsteamed carrotsTuesday, Nov. 26Meatball sub on a whole grain roll,shredded mozzarella, three-bean salad,and oven friesMiddle SchoolsMonday, Nov. 25Chicken nuggets, brown rice, andsteamed carrotsTuesday, Nov. 26Meatball sub on a whole grain roll,shredded mozzarella, three-bean salad,and oven friesLunches include fruit, milk.Lunches $2.50, 10 tokens for $23.Alternate lunches available.graduation. Fellowship awards of$12,000 are distributed as $4,000annually and renewable for two additionalyears. Students must maintainat least a B average in college.Recipients are selected on a varietyof criteria, including their SATand MCAS test scores, class rank,Minnechaug RegionalHigh SchoolMonday, Nov. 25Chicken nuggets, oven fries and freshbroccoliMain Street Deli – Crispy chickenwrapFalcon Grille Daily – Cheese/veggieor chicken burger w/ toppingsPizza Daily – VeggieSpecialty – Grilled chicken Caesarsalad w/ croutons and red pepperstrips, and whole grain bread stickTuesday, Nov. 26Mozzarella sticks, tomato sauce, seasonednoodles, and green beansMain Street Deli – Caesar chickenwrapFalcon Grille Daily – Cheese/veggieor chicken burger w/ toppingsPizza Daily – BBQ chickenSpecialty – Chicken, beef, or bean nachos;lettuce, salsa, and cheese; andcornextra-curricular activities, financialneed, recommendations and a personalwritten account of why thestudent feels deserving of financialassistance. Fellowship applicantsmust also submit their GRE scores.All recipients must be full-timestudents and residents of HampdenCounty.Completed scholarshipapplicationsmust be received eitherelectronically or bemailed to The HoraceSmith Fund at 1441Main St., Springfield,no later than Dec. 20.Completed fellowshipapplications must befiled by Feb. 1. Applicationsare available atlocal high school guidanceoffices, online athoracesmithfund.org orby calling 739-4222.MEMORIALShaluchsmemorials.comObituaryDeath NoticeLynch, Barbara A.Died Nov. 8, 2013Calling Hours Nov. 13, 2013Wilbraham Funeral HomeWilbraham-Hampden TimesObituary PolicyTurley Publications offers two types of obituaries.One is a free, brief Death Notice listing the nameof deceased, date of death and funeral date andplace.The other is a Paid Obituary, costing $75, whichallows families to publish extended death noticeinformation of their own choice and may include aphotograph. Death Notices & Paid Obituariesshould be submitted through a funeral home to:obits@turley.com.Exceptions will be made only when the family provides adeath certificate and must be pre-paid.Sympathy Floral ArrangementsCustom & Traditional DesignsRandalls Farm & Greenhouse631 Center Street, Ludlow589-7071 ~ www.randallsfarm.netCemetery Memorials ✦ MarkersGranite BenchesReligious Statuary ✦ Outdoor DisplayRAY HALUCH INC.1014 Center St ❙ Ludlow, MA ❙ 583-6508Ronald McDonald House toaward scholarshipsREGION - Ronald McDonald House Charities ofConnecticut and Western Massachusetts will award atotal of $50,000 to 25 local high school seniors this academicyear through its scholarship program.Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply,with funds available to eligible Hispanic applicants viathe RMHC/HACER (Hispanic American Commitment toEducational Resources) Scholarship and additional fundsavailable to any student, regardless of race or ethnicity,via the RMHC Scholars Scholarship.To be eligible for a RMHC scholarship, a studentmust both reside in a participating area and be eligibleto enroll in and attend a two- or four-year college with afull course study.Applicants must have at least one parent of Hispanicorigin to qualify for a RMHC/HACER Scholarship:Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basisof academic achievement, financial need and communityinvolvement.Scholarship applications are now available onlineat rmhc-ctma.org/scholarships or by calling 1-855-670-4787. Students can also see their guidance counselor forapplications. The deadline for submitting an applicationfor the 2013-2014 scholarship program is Jan. 21, 2014.Legalslegal noticeThis ad is pursuant to MAGen. Law, Ch255 Sec 39A asof December 6, 2013 the followingmotor vehicle is forsale:2000 Chevy MalibuVin.#1GINE52J6Y6306471LKO: Felicia Couture223 Graceland St.Springfield, Ma 01108R&S Associates, Inc.413-596-437411/21,11/28,12/5/13HOW TO SUBMIT LEGAL NOTICESAll legal notices to be published in “TheWilbraham-Hampden TIMES” shouldbe sent directly to klanier@turley.com.Karen Lanier processes all legals forthis newspaper and can answer all ofyour questions regarding these notices.Please indicate the newspapers andpublication date(s) for the notice(s)in the subject line of your email. Forquestions regarding coverage area,procedures or cost, please call Karendirectly at 413-283-8393 x271.Turley Publications, Inc. publishes 15weekly newspapers throughout WesternMassachusetts. 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November 21, 2013 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMESPage 31It’s easy to submityour local news!Turley EditorialCoverage PoliciesCALENDARThis section is intended to promote “free” events or ones thatdirectly affect a volunteer-driven organization that benefits theentire community. Paid events that are not deemed fund-raisers orbenefits do not qualify. Non-charitable events that charge the publicfor profit are not allowed as we consider that paid advertising.Deadlines vary with each individual newspaper, look inside foryour deadline. We usually print one week in advance of an event,and the listings should be brief, with only time, date, location, briefactivity explanation, and contact info. 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Our loyal advertisers provide fundingfor this paid staff coverage.BUSINESSTurley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coveragepolices, but we do have some standards folks need to understand.First, local businesses and merchants are just as muchinstitutions in our towns as the library and schools. Without them,there are no towns.We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new,have a major expansion, moving, closing, under new managementor ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have beenthrust into the news realm. Merchants can request that coveragethrough the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, throughtheir ad representatives.OPINIONWe love letters to the editor and guest columns. It is what thesoul of this newspaper is all about. However, we don’t print whatwe can’t prove. All letters and columns must be signed and confirmedby us prior to publication. 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