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PALMER

Fun Run raisesmoney in her honor

By Jonah Snowden [email protected]

PALMER – Family and friends came together to honor the mem-ory and spirit of the late Lindsey Degon at the 2nd annual Lindsey

“Hurdles” 5K Fun Run Walk, on Nov. 30, at the Palmer Motorsports Park.

After the unfortunate death of Degon, who died after a car acci-dent two years ago, her twin broth-er, Corey Degon, her father, Wayne Degon, and others decided to host an event that would honor her and what she stood for. Since she was an active runner and would often lend a helping hand to children in

need, the Degon family decided to host a fun run, and have all of the proceeds be sent to the Hillcrest Educational Foundation, which offers a variety of services to chil-dren in need. “It’s a wonderful way to keep her spirit alive, and for all of us to get together and join in on a nice day together in her memory,” said Amanda Plaine, one of the par-ticipants of the run.

The fun run took place at the

Palmer Motorsports Park for the second year in a row, where par-ticipants had the opportunity to either run or walk the entire track. Al Sandy, who is charge of public relations for Palmer Motorsports, said that he was happy to help the Degon family host their fun run on the track for another year. “This is a good way to give back to the com-

Jacqui Johnson, Heather Wystepek, Megan Moynihan, and Amanda Hagenan all pose together with a signature fun run shirt.

Turley Publication staff photos by Jonah SnowdenRemembering

Lindsey Degon’s legacy

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MONSON – Monson high schoolers know how to spend a snow day because every day is a great day to play football, says the group of 10th graders playing football at Quarry Hill middle school in Monson on Monday.

First snow leads to football

Turley Publications staff photos by Eileen Kennedy

Matt Tassinari, left, and Hai-ley Berthiaume, of Venture Crew 168, of Monson, sold greens on the lawn of Me-morial Hall during Monson Art Council’s 41st annual Holiday Craft Fair, last Sat-urday. The Venture Crew is a co-ed Scouting group for young people ages 14 to 20. More on page 16

Holiday craft fair full of shoppers

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EDUCATION

By Jonah [email protected]

MONSON – On Nov. 14, Ju-nior Achievement of Western Mas-sachusetts turned the Cedars Ban-

quet Facility in Springfield into a place to hold the largest one-day student stock market event in the country, the 14th annual Stock Mar-ket Competition.

The main goal of this challenge is for students to explore and see what it takes to succeed in a busy financial area such as Wall Street. Upon being placed in a high-tech stock market simulation, student

teams are given $1 million to invest in approximately 50 stocks. The main goal is for each team to build the highest portfolio net worth in 60 days, with each trading day lasting only 60 seconds.

Out of the 50 student teams from 10 areas schools, who came together to amass the highest net-worth by the end of the challenge, the Monson High School Team

“Team Stock Stallions,” were the ones to place first in the competi-tion.

Team members of Stock Stal-lions included students Jason Chichakly, Dabiel Fiester, Logan Gerry, Leanna Craven and Emma Pagliaro.

Although several students from the team said that they did not ex-pect to win, they were happily sur-

prised by the results. “It was pretty fun to watch

them win, I think that they didn’t really know what they were signing up for when they began the trip,” said Personal Finance instructor Wendy Pisciotta. “But they did it.”

Although there was much joy at the end of the competition, there were many challenges the Stock Stallions had to endure as well. “I

would say the challenging part of it was probably like 250 kids in a tight room, and it was very stressful be-cause people were running around, the days are a minute long,” said Fi-ester. “Overall you have to act really quick and make decisions in a short amount of time.” Also, on the last three days, or three minutes, of the

Monson High School students win stock market challenge

By Jonah [email protected]

PALMER -- To help get residents in the holiday spir-it the right way, the towns of Palmer and Monson will be hosting a variety of Christ-mas-events throughout the month of December.

For the first time in 20 years downtown will have hol-iday lights, due to the perse-verance of a town committee devoted to bringing the lights back, Light Up Palmer, and generous residents and busi-nesses.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, at De-pot Park, at the corner of Main and Walnut streets, beginning at 3:30 p.m. There will be ice sculpting with Michael Ron-deau, at 4 p.m., refreshments, luminaries, magic and games as well as characters, Holly the Elf and Buck the Dog, will ap-pear at the park.

At 4:30 p.m., the Depot of-ficially lights up, which is fol-lowed by music and a reading of “The Polar Express by the conductor. Silver bells will be given out to the first 200 children. There will be caroling at 5:45 p.m., at Park and Central streets. The Palmer Senior Center will hold a bake sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. And the Second Congregational Church will host a free showing of the movie, “The Greatest Christmas Pageant Ever.”

Everyone can go on to make a day of it in Palmer at the Palm-er and Historical Cultural Center, a multipurpose performance center that hosts live music, guest lec-tures, movie screenings and cultural events, will be hosting their annual Christmas Tree Festival.

At the festival, guests will be able to check out the Loved One

Tree, activities for kids, and a va-riety of musical entertainment. The center will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Lions Club of Palmer. This festival will begin on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The PHCC is located at 2072 Main St., in Three Rivers. For more informa-tion, call 413-289-9295, or email [email protected].

The Second Congregational Church will be hosting their very own Christmas Market and Con-cert. Local vendors, a thrift shop, and bake sale, and a free Christmas

Local holiday spirit starts this weekend

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The Palmer Historical and Cultural Center Tree Festival will begin on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., and continue to Satur-day, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The PHCC is located at 2072 Main St., in Three Rivers. Seen here is the Loved Ones tree, in 2017, which remem-bers those no longer here.

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Drivers will see some new numbers on local highway exits, starting next year.

The Massachusetts Depart-ment of Transportation recently an-nounced it will convert expressway exits to a mileage-based numbering system, starting in late summer 2020. In Western Massachusetts, the change affects the Massachu-setts Turnpike (I-90), Interstate 91, I-84 and Route 2.

“The conversion to mile-based exit numbers will benefit drivers by providing an obvious and straight-forward calculation of driving dis-tances,” said MassDOT Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “Massachusetts will complete in-stalling the new signs in spring 2021 and in the coming weeks and months we will have a comprehen-sive process to inform the public about the changes. Even when the new exit signs are installed, the ex-isting exit signs will remain in place to allow travelers the time to get ac-customed to the changes.”

Public information meetings are planned for 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, at the MassDOT District 2 Office, 811 N. King St., Northamp-ton; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the MassDOT District 1 Office, 270 Main St., Lenox; and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visi-tor Center, 3 Paul Clancy Way (off Route 146), Worcester. Additional Western Massachusetts information meetings will be scheduled in early 2020.

The project is expected to cost

$2.8 million, statewide, of which 90 percent will be paid by a federal grant. Judith Reardon, a MassDOT spokesman, said these grant funds can only be used on guide and mo-torist information signs, and would not be available for maintenance or construction projects.

The switch will bring most highways in Massachusetts, one of the last states in the country to num-ber its highway exits sequentially, into compliance with 2009 federal standards. Reardon said the state tried to apply for an exemption to the national standard, but was only given an extension. If the exit num-bers are not changed by 2022, Mas-sachusetts could have its federal highway aid withheld. The amount of funding at risk is greater than the cost of completing the renumbering project, Reardon said.

Two short Interstate high-ways in the Springfield area, I-291 and I-391, are among a handful of routes whose sequential exits will remain unchanged. Reardon said the federal standards allow for local agencies to keep sequential num-bering on roads that are so short, and have exits spaced so closely together, that a mileage-based sys-tem would be more confusing for drivers.

For individual routes, exit numbering conversion will take place east to west or north to south. Following the conversion, the old exit numbers will be displayed in yellow “Old Exit” signs for at least two years.

The new numbers for turnpike exits in Western Massachusetts will include:

Exit 3: West Stockbridge at

Route 41 (old Exit 1)Exit 10: Lee at Route 20 (old

Exit 2)Exit 41: Westfield at Route

202 (old Exit 3)Exit 45: West Springfield at

I-91 (old Exit 4)Exit 49: Chicopee at Route 33

(old Exit 5)Exit 51: Chicopee at I-291 (old

Exit 6)Exit 54: Ludlow at Route 21

(old Exit 7)Exit 63: Palmer at Route 32

(old Exit 8)Exit 78: Sturbridge at I-84 (old

Exit 9)The Auburn junction with I-290

will switch from Exit 10 to Exit 90, and the Millbury interchange with Route 146 from Exit 10A to Exit 94. The eastern end of Interstate 90, formerly Exit 26 at Logan Airport, will now be numbered Exit 137.

New exit numbers on Interstate 91 in the Springfield area will in-clude:

Exit 1: Longmeadow at Route 5 (no change)

Exit 2: Springfield at Route 83 (no change)

Exit 3: Springfield at Route 5 (no change)

Exit 4: Main Street (old exits 4 and 5)

Exit 5: East Columbus Avenue (old Exit 6)

Exit 6: Interstate 291 (old Exit 8), northbound

Exit 6A: West Columbus Ave-nue (old Exit 7), southbound

Exit 6B: Interstate 291 (old Exit 8), southbound

Exits 7A-7B: Route 20 (old exits 9A and 9B)

Exit 8: Route 116 (old exits 10

and 11)Exit 9: Interstate 391 (old Exit

12)Exits 10A-10B: Riverdale

Street (old exits 13A and 13B)Exit 11: Massachusetts Turn-

pike (old Exit 14)In Holyoke, the Lower West-

field Road interchange will change to Exit 12 from old Exit 15; the Cherry Street (Route 202) inter-change to Exit 14 from old Exit 16; and the three Easthampton Road (Route 141) ramps to Exit 15, northbound, and exits 15A and 15B, southbound, from old exits 17, 17A and 17B.

In Northampton, the Pleasant Street interchange (Route 5) will change to Exit 23 from old Exit 18; the Bridge Street (Route 9) north-bound ramp to Exit 25 from old Exit 19; and the two exits on North King Street (Route 5) to south-bound-only Exit 26 from Exit 20, and to both-directions Exit 27 from Exit 21. The northernmost exit in Massachusetts, formerly Exit 28 in Bernardston, will become the new Exit 50.

New numbers on Interstate 84 in Sturbridge will include:

Exit 3: Old Route 15 (old Exit 1)

Exit 5: River Road (old Exit 2)Exits 6A-6B: Route 20 (old

exits 3A and 3B)Central and Eastern Massachu-

setts routes affected by the number-ing changes include Interstates 90, 93, 95, 190, 195, 290, 295, 395 and 495, and the expressway portions of routes 2, 3, 6, 24, 25, 140 and 146.

For more information about the project, visit www.NewMassExits.com.

MassDOT reveals new highway exit numbers

BOSTON – State Rep. Todd M. Smola (R-Warren, Ranking Member, Committee on Ways & Means) recently joined with his House colleagues to approve leg-islation designed to expand stu-dent access to school breakfast in low-income communities.

House Bill 4218, An Act re-garding breakfast after the bell, requires public schools to offer all students a school breakfast after the beginning of the instruc-tional day if at least 60 percent of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the federal National School Lunch Program. The bill was engrossed

by the House of Representatives on a vote of 156-0 on November 20.

According to the Ending Hunger in Our Classrooms 2019 Annual Report, Massachusetts ranks 33rd out of 50 states in the percentage of low-income chil-dren who eat a school breakfast every day. The report estimates that nearly 159,000 low-income students in the Commonwealth are not eating a morning meal at school each day.

Smola said the Breakfast Af-ter the Bell bill will help prepare students for learning by making sure they have access to a nu-

tritious breakfast at the start of the school day. The bill allows schools to determine the break-fast service model that best suits its students’ needs, and to consult with nonprofit organizations with experience addressing hunger and food security issues and best practices for improving student access to school breakfast.

House Bill 4218 requires the Department of Education and Secondary Education to conduct an initial assessment of all schools that are eligible for the school breakfast program by Dec. 31, 2021 so that schools are prepared to offer school breakfast

programs by the beginning of the 2022-2023 academic year. The bill contains provisions allowing the school breakfast requirement to be waived for one year if a school shows it has a breakfast participation rate of 80% or high-er using its current delivery mod-el, or if the school demonstrates an extreme hardship related to implementation.

House Bill 4218 now heads to the Senate for further action. For additional information please contact Representative Smola at [email protected] or 617-722-2100.

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collection tax bills due by Dec. 23

MONSON – Trash collection bills for the first half of the fiscal year have been mailed from the office of Monson Town Collector Dorothy Jenkins. These bills represent the usage period from July 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2019 and will be due and payable on Monday, Dec. 23, 2019. Fourteen per-cent interest will be charged on overdue accounts after Dec. 23, 2019.

Payments can be made on-line using debit or credit cards by going to the town of Monson website at www.monson-ma.gov

Payments can also be made by mail using the enclosed return payment envelope with each bill.nMail payments are processed by the town of Mon-son’s Lockbox Company in Woburn.

For the convenience of trash users there is a pay-ment drop-off box located to the right of the front door at the Monson Town Office Building at 110 Main St., in Monson. This payment box is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week and is checked daily Monday through Friday.

Payments can also be made directly to the Town Collector’s Office at 110 Main St. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applications for abatements or exceptions are located on the reverse side of each trash bill for those wishing to file for vacant property, trash haulers or older exemptions over age 65. These applications should be filed within 90 days of the mailing of bills.

All outstanding trash charges from the prior fis-cal year will be licensed onto real estate tax bills, as required by town by-law.

For questions on abatements or exemptions please contact the Town Collector’s office at 413-267-4100, ext. 6.

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WARE – Country Bank continually prides itself on giv-ing back within the communi-ties they serve, each and every day. This year, however, during National Day of Giving on Dec. 3, they have committed to “walk the walk” for one day across the region – from Springfield to Worcester. Assembled with a team of its staff, business part-ners, board members and corpo-rators, they will be participating in events throughout the area that will enrich and impact the

lives of those that need it most. The day will begin in part-

nership with the National Coali-tion of the Homeless where 50 beds for 50 children in Spring-field will be constructed at the Mass Mutual Center. Back at Country Bank’s corporate of-fice in Ware, staff members will partner with the USO to assem-ble 75 veterans packages for the brave men and women of our country. During the afternoon team members, in partnership with Provision Ministries, will

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National Day of Giving (Giving Tuesday) takes place

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Brimfield Bells concert on Dec. 12

BRIMFIELD – The Brimfield Bells cordially invites the public to attend their Chocolate & Pep-permint

Winter Handbell Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church of Brimfield, 20 Main St. There will be a reception fea-turing chocolate and peppermint immediately fol-lowing the concert. Free will donations are greatly appreciated. Free parking.

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SPRINGFIELD – Snow has arrived early this year, and it is not even winter yet.

A wise physician once said, “Don’t pick up a shovel after the age of 50,” especially if you lead a sedentary life. And it’s not a good idea for smokers or those with coronary artery dis-ease either.

“The tremendous up-per-body exertion required for shoveling heavy snow, com-bined with cold temperatures, can set the stage for a heart attack while clearing your driveway or sidewalk,” said Dr. Joseph Schmidt, vice chair, Emergency Department, Bay-state Medical Center.

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ple are treated in hospital emer-gency rooms and other medical settings from doctor’s offices to clinics for injuries that occurred while exerting themselves over shoveling wet, heavy snow or chopping ice. Researchers have also found that those over 55 were more than four times as likely as younger patients to suffer heart-related problems while shoveling snow; men were twice as likely as women to develop symptoms.

Even for those in good health, learning the proper tech-niques for shoveling snow can help prevent injuries.

“If you already suffer from low back pain and are not used to strenuous physical activity, then leave the snow shoveling for someone in good health and physical shape,” said Dr. Julio Martinez-Silvestrini, medical director, Baystate Rehabilita-tion Care.

“Take time to stretch your lower back muscles with some gentle exercises before shov-eling and consider walking for a few minutes or marching in place. You should also drink plenty of water to avoid dehy-dration and refrain from any caffeine or nicotine, which are stimulants and may increase your heart rate,” he added.

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· Lift smaller loads of snow, rather than heavy shovelfuls. Take care to bend your knees and lift with your legs rather than with your back.

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· Because the spine cannot tolerate twisting as well as it can other movements, it is im-portant to avoid this movement as much as possible. Step in the direction in which you are throwing the snow to prevent the lower back from twisting. This will help avoid the “next-day back fatigue” experienced by people who shovel snow.

· If possible, push the snow away instead of lifting it.

· Take frequent breaks when shoveling. Stand up straight and walk around periodically to ex-tend the lower back.

· Standing backward-bend-ing exercises will help reverse the excessive forward bending that occurs while shoveling;

stand straight and tall, place your hands toward the back of your hips, and bend backward slightly for several seconds.

Martinez-Silvestrini noted that there is sometimes confu-sion over whether to use ice or heat after injuring your back.

“Apply a cold pack as soon as possible after the injury ev-ery three to four hours for up to 20 minutes. After two or three days, you can apply heat for 20 to 30 minutes three or four times a day in order to re-lax your muscles and increase blood flow,” he said.

Unfortunately, for some, not all injuries are simple strains.

Baystate Medical Center’s Division of Neurosurgery sees many patients in the wintertime who suffer from herniated discs which are common to the low-er spine. When a disc is herni-ated or ruptured, it can create pressure against one or more of the spinal nerves resulting in numbness or pain in the low-er extremities, often radiating down the leg. Neurosurgeons also see many spinal fractures when people slip while shovel-ing snow or chopping ice.

To avoid slipping on ice and snow, doctors recommend buying yourself a pair of shoes

or boots with good traction or adding snow and ice safety trac-tion devices to your footwear.

If possible, use a snow blower to do the work for you. If not used correctly, however, even using a snow blower can strain or injure your back if you push or force the equipment to go faster.

And, using a snow blower may still be too much activity for someone with heart disease. Snow blowers aren’t light, and it can be heavy to push through a lot of snow.

For some, the best advice may be to leave the shoveling to others by hiring a youngster who wants to make extra money or contracting with a plowing service to clear your driveway and walkways when it snows.

“You know your body bet-ter than anyone else. If some-thing doesn’t feel right while you’re outdoors shoveling, then stop immediately,” said Schmidt.

For more information on Baystate Medical Center, vis-it baystatehealth.org/bmc. To make an appointment with Mar-tinez-Silvestrini or a neurosur-geon, call 413-794-5600.

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Norfolk Island pines are nearly as popular as poinsettias this time of year, gracing chain store and

supermarket shelves just after the Thanksgiving holiday. Not sure exactly what they look like? Think mini Christmas tree. These cute conifers come table top ready, predecorated with tiny little ornaments and a festive foil sleeve. Most stand less than a foot tall, yet the amount of holiday cheer they bring to someone who other-wise wouldn’t have a Christmas tree is immeasurable.

Unlike cut Christmas trees, potted Norfolk Island pines need not be discarded once the holidays have passed. Simply take their decorations off and they become an easy to main-tain houseplant. Although they look as if they would be hardy to our area, they are not, so don’t plan on giving them a spot outdoors come springtime, or you’ll lose them with the first hard frost of fall.

Norfolk Island, from which the plant hails, is situated in the southern Pacific Ocean, northeast of Sydney, Australia, a much warmer climate indeed. The only locations within the United States that the Norfolk Island pine is hardy are Ha-waii, and parts of Florida and California. Southern Florida is home to many com-mercial growers of the plant.

It is interesting to note that the Nor-folk Island pine isn’t a true pine at all. Rather, it is an evergreen plant with nee-dle-like leaves. Side branches rise from the main stem at wide angles, giving it a symmetrical, triangular outline, especial-ly when young. In the wild, heights can top off around 200 feet, with diameters between nine and 10 feet. As a house-plant, it is very slow growing.

To keep your Norfolk Island pine looking its best for seasons to come, pro-vide it with good quality light, and a few feet from a south or west facing window is ideal. Give it a quarter turn at each wa-tering and you will be rewarded with a nice straight stem. If window space is out of the question, it will do okay in a well-lit room as well, providing the lights are on for most of the day. Temperatures should range between 60-70 degrees during the day; slightly cooler at night. It is important that the Norfolk Island pine be kept from temps below 50 degrees for any length of time or injury may occur. Therefore, be sure it is in a bag or pro-tective sleeve when you bring it home from the store in chilly winter weather.

Keep its soil but not soaking wet. Some-times lower limbs may brown and then drop. Age, as well as erratic watering can

cause this problem. Repot and check watering practices. Fer-tilize in the spring, once active growth resumes.

Perhaps the most cher-ished of all tender herbs is rosemary (Rosemarinus offi-cinalis), the herb of remem-brance. Its needle like leaves and fragrant foliage make it a wonderful candidate for use as a table top Christmas tree. One of the more common ques-tions when people toured Old

Sturbridge Village’s greenhouse in the off-season, was “How do you manage to overwinter your rosemaries? They are some of the biggest I’ve ever seen!” In a controlled setting such as a greenhouse, it’s really not that difficult. Tender plants can be given as much sun as Mother Na-ture provides, but with the use of ther-mostats and vents, temperatures can be kept to a minimum. We set the thermo-stat at 55 degree night temperatures, and vents opened when daytime heat reaches 70 degrees. Low temperatures like these won’t push the plants into growth when winter day length and daylight can’t sup-port it.

Because of this the plants are stocky, not lanky. We watered when the soil is dry to the touch and sometimes this might be as infrequently as twice a week during an overcast stretch, or as often as every day if the sun is out. For home cul-ture, a sunny but cool locale is best. One treat that many gardeners don’t get to ap-preciate is the beautiful blue flowers that are borne on the plant in the short days of winter. Legend ties the plant to the Virgin Mary, saying that flowers that were origi-nally white were turned to blue when she spread her cloak on its branches. Yet an-other reason that makes it a great choice for a mini Christmas tree.

With any luck, a Norfolk Island pine and rosemary can go from being great Christmas decorations to wonderful year round houseplants.

Roberta McQuaid graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the University of Massachusetts. For the last 28 years, she has held the posi-tion of staff horticulturalist at Old Stur-bridge Village. She enjoys growing food as well as flowers. Have a question for her? Email it to [email protected] with “Gardening Question” in the sub-ject line.

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Up is optional, down is mandatory

By Julie MiduraGuest columnist

If you’re considering taking a hike through the woods or climbing to the summit of a moun-tain this winter, there are a few things to con-sider and plan for. Winter hiking takes hiking to a whole new level, due to the ridiculously frigid temperatures, deep snow, and thick ice.

Tom and I experienced winter conditions several weeks ago when we climbed 5,260 foot Mt. Lafayette in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. We began our hike in just four inches of snow, but were trudging through drifts upwards of two feet once we reached the ridge. Winds were gusting between 30 to 35 miles per hour, and temperatures were in the single digits.

We were about three quarters of the way up the mountain when two men who had passed us 30 minutes earlier were now coming back down. They told us that they weren’t prepared for the conditions they encountered once they broke tree line, so they decided to turn around. “Live to hike another day, right?” one of the men declared.

And he’s absolutely correct. The White Mountains have claimed many lives over the years. And while laboring up a mountain for several hours only to have to turn around before reaching the summit can be immensely disap-pointing, it could just save your life. Fortunate-ly, on this hike, Tom and I were prepared for the conditions. But that wasn’t always the case.

Last February, we attempted to hike to the summit of Mt. Cabot in New Hampshire. The weather forecast called for wind chill tempera-tures on the summit to be 30 degrees below zero. We hiked anyway. That was our first mis-take. Fortunately, we were wearing plenty of layers for the hypothermia-inducing conditions that we encountered. However, since the snow was only a few inches deep when we arrived at the trailhead, we foolishly left our snowshoes in the car. That was our second mistake.

The higher we climbed, the deeper the snow became. We were only three tenths of a mile from the summit when we encountered snow drifts up to our hips. The blowing snow obliterated any sign of the trail, and the wind was so ferocious that we had to scream in or-der to hear one another, even though we were hiking just a few feet from each other. We la-bored through thigh deep snow looking for any sign of the trail, becoming more exhausted with each step. That was our third mistake.

Tom finally yelled, “This is crazy! We need to head back down! We can’t risk our lives just to bag this peak!” It was a tough call, since we were so close to our goal, but common sense dictated that we turn around. As a result of hik-ing in such frigid temperatures that day, Tom suffered with early stage frostbite on some of his fingers, as well as a cough that lingered for months. But that experience taught us a very valuable lesson. Not only do we now know the limits of what we are able to tolerate in regards to the cold; we are also armed with the knowl-edge that the conditions on the summit can be very different than they are at the trailhead. And we pack accordingly.

So what type of gear do I recommend that you carry for winter hiking? Good ques-tion! Now keep in mind that I am not an expert mountaineer, nor do I play one on TV. I have never climbed Everest, and I don’t intend to. What I do have is experience from hiking all 67 mountain peaks over 4,000 feet in New En-gland; many of them multiple times and over two dozen of them in winter. With that said, the first place to start is to insure that you’re carry-ing the ten essentials:

1. Navigation (map and compass)2. Headlamp and extra batteries)3. Sunglasses and sunscreen4. First Aid Kit5. Knife6. Fire starter and matches7. Emergency shelter (bivvy sack)8. Extra food9.Extra water (or means to purify)10. Extra clothes (especially socks)I can honestly say that with the exception

of our emergency bivvy sack, we have used ev-ery item on the list at least once. In addition to the ten essentials, we also carry rope, a roll of surveyor tape, a z-lite sleep pad cut in half, a pen and paper, a battery pack to recharge our cell phones, and a personal locator beacon. We carry traction in the form of micro-spikes, crampons, or snowshoes, starting in September all the way through May, and we use trekking poles year round.

While a two-mile hike on a level path does not require the same amount of gear as a 10-mile climb up a 4,000-foot mountain, we carry the same gear for both. We don’t carry these items with the intention of using every single

Thanks for supportingflower program

As the seasons transition from fall to winter and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, the Palmer Historical and Cultural Center Board of Directors would like to thank the following entities and businesses that paid for the sponsorship of a hanging flowering basket displayed in Depot Village this past summer. PHCC arranges for the ordering and administering this program and it is only with the generosity of the following that makes this possible: Steaming Tender Restaurant, Palmer Paving Corp, Sherman and Frydryk, Beers and Story, Country Bank, North Brookfield Savings Bank, Professional Medical Services, Fire Service Group, Architectural In-sights Inc, Friends of the Palmer Library, Depot Plaza, Noonan Energy, Stephen Chiacchia, CPA and PHCC. We had a total of 22 plants this year and would like to reach 30 in 2020.

The have to place the order in early January so please let the PHCC know right away if there is inter-est in being part of this program next year by emailing [email protected]. It is not necessary to be a busi-ness, patrons may be an individual or family providing a plant in memory of someone. A sign would be placed under the plant. Thanks to all who supported this pro-gram and also to everyone that supports and attends the various programs held at the Palmer Historical and Cul-tural Center throughout the year.

Robert Haveles, president/PHCC

Tinsel, tangles and treasures

By Joan E. B. CoombsGuest columnist

Tinsel, tangles, and treasures are all trimmings on the approach-ing seasonal holidays. Gift giving and generosity plus discounted prices appear to have already initi-ated traffic-jammed streets, crowd-ed store aisles and packed parking spaces. Seasonal shopping for the upcoming December holidays, by all appearances, began the day af-ter Thanksgiving, more commonly known as “Black Friday.”

Imagine with me, couch-potato and chair-spud con-versations that emerged recently. This couple wondered what their parents and grandparents might have thought of and reacted to today’s conveniences: the internet, me-dia access, cellphones and dress codes. Yes, even the latest “bells and whistles” in car features. Everything is definitely in drastic comparison to what they experi-enced or owned during their lifetimes.

When comfortably “vegging together” in their liv-ing room, Mr. Potato perused shopping bargain deals on the internet, while Mrs. Spud peered through printed store flyers, the topic still seemed to merge.

“My grandfather could never have imagined the in-ternet,” said Mr. Potato.

“I can hardly grasp it either,” Mrs. Spud said. “Imagining that a mouse in a house is an asset…”

“It’s just a computer component.”“Think how our grandmothers cooked and baked in

their kitchens on enamel stoves, in aproned dresses and standing in ‘grandma’ heels!”

“It’s a different day and age…” “What would they think of a microwave oven?”

asked Mrs. Spud, “Or, an indoor washer and dryer?”-Quite a contrast from those antique wringer washers! Scrub washboards! And, hanging out laundry!”

“Yup, altogether a different kind of ‘hanging out!’” Mr. Potato quipped.

Although, totally enjoying reminiscing about be-loved family members and friends, the current topic returned when the couple settled and snuggled comfort-ably-- back into today’s reality.

“Today’s plug-in, safe LED lighting gives such a safe ambiance,” Mrs. Spud said with a sigh, “The shim-mering glow brightens and brings warmth to New En-gland’s freezing temperatures.”

“Now, to heat our home, we flip a switch,” said Mr. Potato, “Years ago furnaces required loading coal or wood.”

“We turn a faucet now instead of pulling up buckets from a spring-fed well.”

Mr. Potato sat abrupt. “We enjoy modern conve-niences here,” he said, “But, locally and globally, count-less millions still live in primitive and poverty-stricken conditions.”

“Maybe we get too caught up in tinsel trappings with all the glitzy commercialism?”

“Tangles happen when budgets are broke,” replied Mr. Potato, “The money maze muddles. People unrav-el…”

Mrs. Spud agreed. Then she paused. Glancing at their modest furnishings, looking at surrounding walls and bookcase shelves, and a delicately, twinkling Christ-mas tree, she became overwhelmed at their wealth.

Treasures beyond measure were within their arm’s reach. Cherished photos of family and friends. Precious celebration albums. Generations of child-like, hand-made Christmas ornaments.

For Mr. Potato and Mrs. Spud, their “vegging out” time together had contrasts of what was and what is. Perhaps that can be true for each one of us?

As the shimmering tinsel of these coming holidays brightens our darkest days, and as we manage the mon-ey maze, maybe our ways can have less debt. May we treasure what was preserved, and cherish what is with-in our reach, and hold dear that which bestows lasting values and true contentment for our tomorrows and for future generations.

GUESTc o l u m n i s t

Joan E. B. Coombs


New Hampshire’s Franconia Ridge in early November.

HIKING ❙ page 6

By Russell GloorGuest columnist

Dear Rusty: I’m 67 and have been collecting Social Security for a couple of years now, but I want to increase my ben-efit. Will you please explain what Social Security’s Form SSA-521 is for? Would it benefit me as a retiree to be able to gain more on my monthly benefits? Where and how could I request or access this form? Signed: Seeking Answers

Dear Seeking: Social Security’s Form SSA-521, Request for Withdrawal of Application, is used when someone has applied for Social Security benefits and later decides they do not want to collect their benefits after all. The form can be submitted within 12 months of the start date of your benefits, and if approved, will require that all benefits which have been paid to you, or on your behalf by Social Security, including Medicare pre-miums, withheld taxes and any benefits (including those paid to your spouse or any other dependents on your record) are fully reimbursed to the Social Se-curity Administration. It might be used, for example, by those who claim prior to their full retirement age, perhaps because they become unemployed and need the

money, and then later become employed again. Or it might be used by someone who applies for benefits early, but later simply change their mind and now wants to delay claiming to increase their ben-efit amount. This form is how someone can initiate the “do over option” that you sometimes hear Social Security pundits speak of. It essentially “wipes the slate clean” with Social Security, but it cannot be used by someone who has been col-lecting benefits for more than one year and it cannot be used more than once in your lifetime.

From what you have told me, the Request for Withdrawal of Application Form SSA-521 will not work for you. However, there is another way you can increase your Social Security benefits. Since you have already reached your full retirement age you can now request that Social Security “suspend” your benefit payments so that you can earn “delayed retirement credits” (DRCs). If you sus-pend your benefits, you’ll earn DRCs at the rate of 2/3rds of 1 percent per month you delay (8 percent per year of delay), and when you eventually restart your benefits the amount will be higher (how

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Can benefits be increased bywithdrawing from Social Security?

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Looking Back Compiled by Bruce Coulter

25 YEARS AGO

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS

WEEK IN 1994 …

Wing unveils $2.5M expan-sion

PALMER - Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer unveiled a $2.5 million expansion plan Wednesday morning that will increase the size of the hospital by two-thirds; This major expansion comes at a time when area hospitals are reducing services or laying off employees.

The expansion. will he geared toward improving facilities for outpatient care including both the Palmer Medical Center and the hos-pital’s Emergency Suite.

Hospital officials said the plans are a culmination of needs over the past five years.

Last year the amount of outpa-tient care increased by 4 percent and officials are predicting that number to continue to climb.

“Everything is for the outpa-tient,” Edward Noonan, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Wing said of the expansion. “We defined the need and will fill the need. It’s geared to improve increased service to the community.”

“It will have all functional fa-cilities to expand the health care,” he continued. “It’s not going to be a monument but a living, breathing expansion - no frills.”

Besides the construction, plans include increasing the medical staff: support care, physicians and spe-cialists. Officials believe the plans will save people traveling time and money, offer ample parking and ex-tend personalized service.

After several months of plan-ning the project description includes a revised Front Entry/Medical Cen-ter addition. Approximately 14,000 square-feet of a two-story construc-tion will be located at the southwest corner of the existing hospital, es-sentially “squaring off” the facility at the present main entrance and Medical Center areas.

Major features of the first-floor portion of the project will include a protected ambulatory patient drop off/entrance vestibule at ground lev-el, a reception/waiting area, nurses’ stations, doctor’s exam and office areas.

The inpatient admitting office, switchboard and gift shop will be relocated to the new lobby area.

The second story will not be developed at this time but will proved space for future expansion and includes a passenger elevator.

The major expansion in the Emergency Suite will consist of an approximate 6,000 square-foot one-story construction matching the existing hospital first floor el-evation. Included are a protect-ed, ambulance discharge area and ramp, a separate entrance/vestibule, emergency reception/waiting area and a state-of-the-art treatment area incorporating multi-partitioned trauma, treatment and cast areas de-signed for maximum patient priva-cy. This will be constructed so that it can be secured from the adjacent hospital perimeter. Additionally, a portion of the new area will be con-structed as expansion space for the Radiology Department, including at least one treatment room and three office type areas.

“Throughout the years we’ve been adjusting to the needs of pa-tients,” Richard H. Scheffer, Chief Executive Officer of Wing said. “We’ve had changes internally in-cluding remodeling and-converting of-n space. Now we’ve run out of conversion in the existing building.”

The existing front entrances of the, hospital and Palmer Medical Center will be incorporated into one, with a two-story glass wall across the entire front.

Hospital officials said they are prepared to handle any influx of pa-tients from area hospitals that are cutting back on services, such as those from Ludlow Hospital which announced last week of its service reduction. “We want to be geared up to deal with any kind of increase,” Noonan said.

Construction of the project is expected to begin on March 1 and predicted to be completed by Dec. 31.

Although plans are still being refined, the hospital has received a guaranteed price from Architectural Insights of Palmer and Pearson Sys-tems, Inc. of West Springfield.

Wing officials predict that the project will be fully funded.

One million of the total costs has been financed by the hospital. Officials said that money was accu-mulated through financial manage-ment and investments in anticipa-tion of an expansion project of this type.

“The hospital has been prudent and frugal, and able to put money aside,” Scheffer said.

Hospital officials are foresee-ing that the balance of $1.5 million will be raised through donations.

“We are confident it will- hap-pen from early results and commu-nity support,” Noonan said.

Several pledges have already been received for the drive. The Wing Auxiliary, a group of women who raise money for special hospi-tal projects as well as staff and man-age the hospital gift shop pledged to raise $50,000. An anonymous pledge of $100,000 was made by a well-known friend of the hospital

Hospital officials said that 100 percent of funds raised will go di-rectly toward the expansion. Or-ganizers of the fund drive will be sending out a special mailing tar-geting the hospital medical staff and those with an affiliation to the hos-pital They will also be contacting top prospects, large businesses, in person during the next few weeks.

Organizers said initial contact with some the top prospects has re-sulted in positive feedback.

On Dec. 15, the hospital will be conducting a blanket mailing to all residents In Palmer, Monson, Wilbraham, Belchertown, Ware and Ludlow asking for a donation in any amount.

O f f i c i a l s stressed that all donations are important and that even small amounts when pooled togeth-er can add up to very substantial sums.

E. Russell Sprague, former President and Chairman of the Board of Tam-brands, Inc. has accepted the po-sition as honor-ary chairman for the expansion fundraising cam-paign.

Town Clerk resigns; board

appoints Beall – Selectwomen Ses-sler disapproves of process

BRIMFIELD -The short peri-od of time that lapsed between the resignation of the town clerk and the appointment of her replacement may have set some Sort of record for the Brimfield selectmen last Fri-day.

Soon after Linda Cote ‘s res-ignation was read, Pam Beall, who was seated in the audience, was ac-knowledged. Selectman Bob Mur-ray made a motion, seconded by Chairman Martin Kelly that Beall replace Cote until town elections in May.

However, Selectwoman Judy Sessler did not join in on the vote. She made it plain that she approved the selection but disapproved of the process.

But before this came about Kelly was requested to read aloud the letter of resignation from Cote.

It read: “The position of town clerk is one that requires careful at-tention to detail. Due to the numer-ous situations involving laws and procedures, the town clerk must be focused while maintaining objectiv-ity.

“During my tenure as town clerk I have worked hard to maintain

that objectivity even in the wake of harassing phone calls, innuendo and public character defamation. This process has not been without price, and my health has been af-fected.

“I find that I cannot continue to perform my duties and I need to direct my energy to healing my-self. Therefore, as directed by my doctor, I have no choice but to submit my resignation effective im-mediately. I will be avail-able on a limited basis for a short time to answer questions and serve as a consultant to my succes-sor.”

Kelly made no com-ment on Cote’s resigna-tion.

He pointed out that Beall had the advantage of knowing “the ins and outs of the town.”

Beall is a former ad-ministrative assistant for Brimfield Selectmen. She resigned as administra-

tive assistant in Hardwick on Nov. 16 after filing a complaint with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

However, Sessler was reluctant to vote in the affirmative, saying she was, “talking about due process.” She noted that they should have considered Erin Hastings and Diane Panaccione among a “pool of candi-dates” since, they ran for that office last May.

When Beall appealed to Sessler to make it unanimous, saying that it was important that her appointment receive her approval, Sessler finally voted “yes.”

50 YEARS AGO

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS

WEEK IN 1969 …

With Help of Palmer Corporal - A Marine Chapel Rises on Viet-nam

The proverbial saying, “God works in many ways,” is understood by members of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 here in Quang Tri, Vietnam, who recently dedicat-ed their new chapel with the help of a corporal from Palmer.

He construction began last March when the local churchgoers realized their present hut could be improved on and drew up plans for a new structure.

Enough money was available to purchase lumber to start the struc-ture. Long noted for their ability to come up with scarce materials, the Leathernecks pursued their cause with the help of Navy Chaplain (Lt. Cmdr.) Don L. Krabbe, MAG 39 chaplain. Chief Warrant Officer Richard J. Bernier of Chicopee, MAG 39 utilities section, and Cor-poral Rene Casavant of Palmer.

According to Chaplain Krab-be, the Marines went all out for the project.

“We received materials and manual help not only from the group, but from the 3rd Marine Divi-

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cake49. Power to perceive50. Heavy cavalry sword55. Israel’s first

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lizard 4. River in Romania 5. Biased 6. Parties 7. TV’s used to need one 8. Philly football player 9. Recognized ethnic

group of China10. Gradually disappear12. Large, dark antelope14. Vegetarians won’t

eat it19. Takes the energy

out of 23. Body part24. Succeed in achieving25. Where golfers begin26. Computer memory27. One who buys and

sells securities28. Midway between

north and northeast29. Quiet and rather dull

34. A limb on which to walk

35. It precedes two36. Of she37. Commercials39. Necessary for

sewing40. Infectious viral

disease41. Expression of good

wishes42. Some are contact44. More plentiful45. Secret political clique46. Behind the stern of

a ship47. Supernatural force48. Altar in Orthodox

churches51. Swiss river52. Impartiality53. “Luther” actor Idris54. They resist authority

(slang)58. Criticize

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FROM THE PAGES OF THE PALMER JOURNAL THIS WEEK IN 1994: T’was the Night Before Christmas… Elementary school children recite a Christ-mas story during Palmer’s first Festival of Lights at the public library last Thursday night. Children reciting the story included Benjamin Etter, Melissa Contois, LIsah Bobowicz, James Gumbleton III, Jeremy Gumbleton, Kayla Haveless and Jennifer Glabicky.

FROM THE PAGES OF THE PALMER JOURNAL THIS WEEK IN 1994: On King and Prince!... Residents enjoyed a hayride through the holiday decorated streets of Palmer last Thursday night. Organized by the Palmer Downtown Partnership and paid for by various sponsors, the hayrides will continue each Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. until Christmas. They leave every 20 minutes from the Walnut Street parking lot.

FROM THE PAGES OF THE PALMER JOURNAL THIS WEEK IN 1994: Lighting the tree… Last Saturday was the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, spon-sored by the Brimfield Recreation Committee on the Town Common. The Common was crowded with children and parents enjoying the Christmas Carol Sing Along, the arrival of Santa in a fire engine, and refreshments. Santa visited with a long line of children, giving each a small gift.

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1994: Ho! Ho! HO!...Mr. and Mrs. Claus and one of their elves greeted residents at Palmer’s first Festival of Lights at the public library last Thursday night. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Library Association.

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1969: MR.& MRS. WILLIAM PERRY

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1969: Marines helped build a chapel in a Vietnamese village.

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1969: The an-nual interclass play contest will be presented Friday night at 8 in the Palmer High Auditorium. Here are some members of the cast of “The Shoemaker’s Wife,” presentation of the junior class. Left to right: Crances Chudy, Michael Goals, Patty McGrath, Rich Guimond and Craig Roselli, advisor.

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Turley Publications is seeking an energetic person to fill the position of editor for two of its weekly publications, the Journal Register, which covers Palmer and surrounding towns, and the Ludlow Register. This full-time position is based in our Palmer office at 24 Water St.

The successful candidate will have strong community journalism skills. They must also be able to manage a staff writer, including copy editing and guiding coverage. The editor is also expected to gather news and write stories for the two papers as well as for other companywide publications.

This is a job for a self-starter who has a vision for growing and connecting with our valued readers, and who enjoys community journalism.

Qualifications should include: •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience•Willingness to mentor a staff writer and correspondents•Own camera and photography experience preferred•Editing experience and ability to write clean copy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment•Proficiency in Associated Press style•Management experience and/or experience managing content for a print publication.

Please email resume and three writing samples directly toEileen Kennedy Managing Editor at [email protected].

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Turley Publications is seeking an energetic person to fill the position of staff writer for two of its weekly publications: the Ware River News, which covers Ware, Hardwick and Warren, and the Quaboag Current, which covers the Brookfields, Sturbridge and New Braintree.This full-time position is based in our Ware office at 80 Main St. The successful candidate will have strong community journalism skills or the enthusiasm to develop them.

The staff writer will cover municipal meetings, features and general news; essentially everything that unfolds in small towns. Assignments will be for both newspapers as well as other companywide publications.

Qualifications should include: •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience•Own camera and photography experience preferred•Enthusiasm for community journalism•Ability to write clean copy in a fast-paced environment

Please email resume and three writing samples directly toEileen Kennedy Managing Editor at [email protected].

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one on every hike; we carry them because they may save our lives if we do need them.

But perhaps the most valuable item that you should bring on your hike isn’t one that you carry in your backpack. The most important thing that you should bring is the one that is located right be-tween your ears.... common sense. If the weather

turns; if the trail conditions become dangerous; or if you don’t feel prepared, turn around.

A common mantra among hikers, especially in winter, is this: “Getting to the summit is optional... getting back down is mandatory!” Stay safe out there.

Peace, and Hike On friends!

much higher depends upon the number of months your benefits have been suspended). You can earn DRCs up to age 70, so you should not wait beyond age 70 to restart your benefits. But beware, because there’s a catch to suspending your benefits – your spouse, or any other dependent, cannot collect benefits based upon your work record while your benefits are suspended. And if your Medicare Part B premium is deducted from your Social Security payment, you’ll need to make special arrangements

to pay that Part B premium directly to Medicare.If you decide to suspend and allow your ben-

efit to grow, you will need to contact Social Se-curity directly, either via the general number (800.774.1213) or by contacting your local office (find it at www.ssa.gov/locator). You may ask So-cial Security to suspend your benefits either ver-bally or in writing. So, if you have found you don’t need your Social Security benefit at this time and wish to allow it to grow, and you understand that

anyone else collecting on your record can-not get benefits while you are not collecting, then suspending your benefits and restarting them later would give you the higher benefit you are seeking. Your benefits will restart au-tomatically the month you turn 70.

This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opin-ions and interpretations of the AMAC Foun-dation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association. NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other gov-ernmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website (amacfoundation.org/programs/social-security-advisory) or email us at [email protected].

Russell Gloor is a Social Security advi-sor for AMAC.

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SOCIAL SECURITY ❙ from page 4

sion, Marine engineers and Seabees,” he said.Aided by charitable organizations in the United States

which made monetary donations, the Leathernecks used their powers of bartering to procure luxuries, such as air con-ditioners and enameled paneling.

The final project is a cross-shaped structure with float-ing ceiling, paneling finish and air-conditioned comfort from 100-degree temperatures of northern I Corps.

Zero Reaches the Moon With Apollo Flights Zero Manufacturing Company has reached the moon -

twice.Zero products were used on the Apollo missions to the

lunar surface, it was reported by Richard R. Gomez, Corpo-rate vice -president who maintains his headquarters at Zero East in Monson.

Zero containers carried priceless “moon rocks” back to earth and the Manned Spare-craft Center in Houston.

Also, more than 500 Zero consoles and cabinets ware used by technicians who manned the countdowns in the fir-ing room during the launches for Apollo 11 and Apollo 12.

A report on the flight to the moon, entitled “Zero Was There, Too,” is carried in the company’s publication, “Zero Dimensions.”

Excerpts from that report follows:Two inconspicuous white boxes stood in a corner of the

hangar deck aboard the aircraft carrier Hornet. They were guarded by two marines with specific instructions to allow no one within 15 feet of the containers. They housed the most expensive assortment of dirt and rock in the history of mankind; the lunar samples picked up by astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin on their moon walk.

“The priceless cargo, resting safely in the two white Zero cases, was marked with U.S. GOVERNMENT QUAR-ENTINE CONTAINER… AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY,” surrounding the familiar blue signature of the Na-tional Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Only hours before, the moon rocks had been removed from the mobile quarantine facility, vacuum packaged with plastic wrappers, soaked in a decontaminate solution and placed in a germ barrier cargo box. They were then placed in the rugged foam lined Zero cases for transportation to the Manned Spacecraft Centers in Houston.

The seamless aluminum cases were designed to meet stringent NASA requirements. They were waterproof, dust-proof and light weight, while providing a maximum of pro-tection and shock isolation in transit. The samples were flown from the Hornet to Johnston Island in the Pacific aboard two twin-engine planes. They were then transferred to separate Air Force jets as a precaution against a plane crash and loss of the entire sample and flown to Houston’s Ellington Air Force Base.

The boxes were then transferred by NASA officials to the Manned Spacecraft Center, where a team of top scientists are presently examining the samples.

Canterbury-Perry

Linda May Canterbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert U. Canterbury of Breton St., Palmer, was married recently to William Bradford Perry, son of Rev. and Mrs. William B. Perry of 9 Holbrook St., Palmer. A double ring service was conducted by the bridegroom’s father, Rev. William B. Perry, in Second Congregational Church, of which he is pastor.

The matron of honor was Mrs. Lawrence Davidson Jr. Bridesmaid was Cynthia Perry and the junior bridesmaid was Lou Ann Canterbury.

Ethan Perry served as best man, with Robert Canterbury, Richard Canterbury, Harold Perry and Dwight Perry acting as ushers.

The bride wore an A-line gown with a chapel train. The gown was of peau de soie with an overlay of lace.

She carried a cascade of white stephanotis, white minia-ture carnations and pink sweetheart roses.

A reception for 250 guests took place in the Norman Room of the church.

The couple will live in Iraklion, Crete.The bride, a graduate of Palmer High School, was em-

ployed at the Food Basket.The bridegroom was graduated from King Philip Re-

gional High School and Catawba College, and is serving with the U.S. Air Force.

100 YEARS AGO

FROM THE PAGES OF THE JOURNAL REGISTER THIS WEEK IN 1919 …

Palmer Asked To Give $1000 – In Red Cross Seal Campaign For Tuberculosis Fight – Local Committees Have Been Named and Solicitors Will Canvas Entire Town

The tuberculosis organizations of the country are to re-turn to the Seal Sale as a means of support for the coming year. The amount of money to be raised by the entire coun-try is $6,500,000 of which the quota for Massachusetts is $50,000. Quotas are being assigned to each community and special committees are being organized to raise the amount assigned to each locality.

The work in Palmer was started at a meeting held in the Palmer Business Club’s rooms Friday evening. Mr. Bissell of Holyoke, a representative of the State organization, outlined the State plan to the committee of ladies and gentlemen then assembled. Palmer’s quota is $1,000, and a committee has been formed to take the matter in hand. The committee fol-lows: G. L. Warfield, chairman; J. E. Hurley, secretary, C. H. Hobson, treasurer; Dr. D. J. MacLean, vice chairman.

A drive will be made to sell $1,000 Red Cross Seals within a short time. Everyone should have at least a dollar ready to aid in the campaign against this dreaded disease. This is everybody’s fight. No one knows whom the grim plague will strike next. Few families escape the terrible vis-itation. Tuberculosis kills 150,000 persons each year in the United States, a number equivalent to the population of New Haven, Syracuse and Memphis combined.

The organization for conducting the work in Palmer follows: Captains—Bondsville, B. C. Shaw; Thorndike, W. M. Holden; Three Rivers, E. G. Harry: Carpet Mill. H. M. Howe; Wire Mill, E.B. Taylor; Palmer, J. E. Hurley. The sub-captains in Palmer are Miss Georgietta MacIntyre, Miss Agnes Mahoney, Mrs. H. H. Richards, Mrs. F. A. Smith, Mrs. W. C. Hitchcock.

The league in co-operation with the State and local health agencies is trying to carry on the following work: Help supply adequate nursing for the tuberculosis; encour-age open air schools; conduct food clinics for children; as-sist in establishing dental clinics; conduct summer camps for children inclined to tuberculosis; furnish expert consultant service for discovery of tuberculosis in its current stage; as-sist, if necessary, the tuberculous and their children; assist in the Modern Health Crusade for School Children.

Help save the children! Buy all the Red Cross Seals you can. Save your pennies for the canvassers.

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SPRINGFIELD – Need a hair-cut or manicure? How about a scalp treatment? Consider stopping by the Cosmetology Student Salon at Springfield Technical Community College.

The salon, located in Building 20, Room 217, is open to clients Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays for walk-ins from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a nominal fee for ser-vices. No appointment is necessary.

Students can assist with the fol-lowing services:

HaircutsStylingScalp treatmentsConditioning treatmentsManicuresParaffin hand treatmentsA Redken Professional School,

the student salon uses and sells Redken and Matrix professional products.

Students in the salon are en-rolled in the cosmetology program at STCC, which teaches the art, science and business aspects of the cosmetology profession. Students who successfully complete the two-semester program will receive a certificate in cosmetology.

All students who work in the

lab have completed certain require-ments mandated by the Massachu-setts Cosmetology Rules and Reg-ulations.

For more information, call the salon at 413-755-4837. To learn more about the cosmetology pro-gram at STCC, visit stcc.edu/ex-plore/programs/cosm.crt/.

Founded in 1967 and located on 35 acres of the Springfield Ar-mory National Historic Site, STCC is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. STCC’s highly regarded transfer programs in business, advanced manufac-turing, healthcare, liberal arts, and STEM fields continue to provide the most affordable options for stu-dents pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of about 7,000 day, evening, weekend, and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity.

For more information about STCC, visit www.stcc.edu. Fol-low us on Facebook, Twitter (@S_T_C_C) and Instagram (@stccpics).


The STCC Cosmetology Student Salon in open for business and offers an array of services.

Cosmetology Student Salon at STCC accepting clients

SPRINGFIELD – Remember as a child being asked if you had washed your hands before sitting at the dinner table?

There was a good reason for asking, as your mother probably wanted you to stay healthy and others, too.

“Proper hand hygiene is the single most important means of preventing sickness and the spread of infection,” said Kristin M. Smith, an infection con-trol practitioner at Baystate Medical Center.

Dec. 1-7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week, a time to remember that personal hygiene begins and ends with one’s hands and to relearn the ba-sics about hand hygiene.

The American Medical Associa-tion offers several principles of hand awareness – wash hands when they are dirty and before eating, do not cough or sneeze into hands, and don’t put fingers in the eyes, nose or mouth.

According to the Centers for Dis-ease Control and Prevention, handwash-ing can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses and 1 in 5 infections, including the flu.

“I can’t stress enough the impor-tance of hand washing to reduce the spread of germs, especially during flu season,” said Dr. Megan Gallagher of the Infectious Disease Division at Bay-state Medical Center.

The CDC offers the following key times to wash your hands:

• Before, during and after preparing food

• Before eating food• Before and after caring for some-

one at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea

• Before and after treating a cut or wound

• After using the toilet• After changing diapers or clean-

ing up a child who has used the toilet• After blowing your nose, cough-

ing, or sneezing• After touching an animal, animal

feed, or animal waste• After handling pet food or pet

treats• After touching garbage.Unfortunately, the CDC also reports

that only 31 percent of men and 65 per-cent of women washed their hands after using a public restroom and even fewer know how to wash their hands correctly.

The five steps to proper handwash-ing are: wet hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap and apply soap; lather hands by rubbing them together with the soap, including the backs of the hands, between fingers and under nails; scrub for at least 20 seconds (sing “Happy Birthday twice); rinse hands well under clean, running water; dry hands with a clean towel or air dry.

While washing hands with soap and water is considered the best way to eliminate germs, if soap and water are not available, the CDC recommends using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Sanitizers, however, do not get rid of all types of germs, harmful chemicals and grease.

For more information about Bay-state Health, visit baystatehealth.org.

Baystate: Handwashing a DIY vaccine against germs

LUDLOW – The public is invited to attend a free, festive West Mass Brass Band Christmas concert at Faith Com-munity Chapel, 485 East St., Ludlow, on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. This family event, with a few sponta-neous, sing-a-longs, will last about an hour and a half.. A free will offering to support the band will be taken. Light re-freshments will follow the concert.

West Mass Brass Band was initiated in 2014, by Conductor Ken McCance, of Millers Falls, and is celebrating its sixth anniversary this Christmas. McCance brought together volunteer professional and amateur musicians, music teachers, engineers and enthusiasts of the British brass band music tradition. About 30 serious musicians rehearse weekly and travel from all over Western Mass and

Southern Connecticut.“Our music mission is to share the

unique, stirring sounds of a quality brass band with the public,” said McCance. “Our goal is to provide challenging mu-sic and to perpetuate British-style brass banding.”

Faith Community Chapel’s new pastoral family, Rev. Jon and Margaret Scott, said “Families told us about last June’s amazing West Mass Brass Band and their Patriotic Flag Day Concert. We’re caught up in the excitement of them coming again.”

Interested persons may contact Mc-Cance at [email protected] about membership and performances. Please see Facebook page: “Westmassbrass” for further concert information.


West Mass Brass Band, seen here in the Faith Community Chapel sanctuary, will play on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken.

Faith Community Chapel hosts Christmas Brass Band Concert

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MONSON - Monson High School recently announced the names of the students who achieved the first quarter honor roll at the school.

Grade 7MAXIMUM: Nevaeh Chiac-

chia, Olivia Chrzan, Racheal Har-ris, Natalie Hull, Lillian Laskowoki, Rachelle Morse, Vanessa Romeo, Molly Szado

GENERAL: Emily Arventos, Luke Beaulieu, Hailey Bibbo, Kay-la Bingle, Thomas Brogan, Ryan Coderre, Brody Coto, Benjamin Daniels, Gavin Dugay, Tyler Foer-ster, Anthony Foisy, Sarah Harris, Tyler Labonte, Olivia Lefsyk, Aidan McMinn, Kayla Murphy, Tennessee Murphy, Addison Peterson, Seth Prevost, Hayden Purcell, Evin Rear-don, Maximas Richardson, Nathan-iel Soucy, Leonora Teixeira, Isabel-la Zappa

Grade 8MAXIMUM: Andrew Linken-

hoker, Ciara Monaghan, Emily Roberts, Kazelis Rosario

GENERAL: Isabella Allard, Colin Beaupre, Karter Benoit, Cody Blackwell, Kendall Bodak, Zoey Cardano, Bretonya Fontaine, Abi-gail Forest, Diana Gagne, Allyssa Grinnell, Daniel Kosobutskyy, Jack Leighton, Richard Lin, Amaya Mar-tinson, Carlee Meacham, Isabella Miller, Victoria Miller, Nicholas Pa-fumi, Ishika Patel, Joshua Sherman, Aiden Simpkiss, Brody St. Martin, Drew Strycharz, Ethan Thurston, Mya Walker, Alex Young

Grade 9MAXIMUM: Madison Milne,

Domenick Romeo, Ava Ronaldson, Maggie Ronaldson, Bianca Ron-carati, Jessica Severin, Maia Soucy, Isabelle Tassinari

GENERAL: Khushal Badshah, Abby Cuipenski, Daniel Finnegan, Emilia Finnegan, Charles Gain-er, Ailis Kealy, Alexander Lega-cy, Camrynn Lemon, Korin Lowe, Emily Nadeau, Samantha Stewart, Madeline Sweeney, Olivia Vaillan-court

Grade 10MAXIMUM: Alexis Barnes,

Rylee Bonneau, Natalie Bruneau,

Evelyn Casler, Alana Ellis, Carleigh Esposito, Logan Fontaine, Ben-jamin Girard, Rhys Houghton, Dante Jones, Scott Kustra, Emily Lebel, Sydney Leighton, Thomas MacPhail, Sara O’Connor, Daisy Payne

GENERAL: Jason Angelica, Claudia Arceo, Christopher Beau-lieu, Christian Biadasz, Madison Brault, Adrianna Carabetta, John Daly, Colby Duggan, Tyler Lloyd, Julia Martinson, Jacob Rock, Ham-ilton Thorpe, Brandon Valley, So-phia Villamaino, Lauren Witham, Trey Yesu, Jack Young

Grade 11MAXIMUM: Joseph Angelica,

Cameron Boucher, Abigale Bridg-es, Olivia Colling, Leanna Craven, Daniel Fiester, Emma Forest, Pete Jones, Zheng Lin, Camille Lobik, Collin Medeiros, Samantha Moyer, Jade Muller, Emma Pagliaro, Kath-erine Roberts, Matthew Sweet, Aid-en Toepfer, Rachel Toepfer, Zack-ery Wysk

GENERAL: Isabel Bailey, Caiden Bodak, Madison Bonneau, Ceirra Bradway, Emma Chrzan, Benjamin Coderre, Ethan Demers, Sydnie DeVries, Alex Doyle, Tyler Edwards, Hannah Flagg, Liam Hed-speth, Luke Hedspeth, Trenton Hill, Kylie Medeiros, Elizabeth Miller, Agnes-Mary Onasanya, Adrianna Perry, Bryce St. Martin, Kylee Teix-eira, Gabriel Zippin

Grade 12MAXIMUM: John Bedinotti,

Anna Breidenbach, Aenea Brewer, Michelle Croak, Kelsey Duggan, Emily Dupuis, Haley Fennyery, Maxwell Jordan, Mia Krupczak, El-lamae LaValley, Maxwell Menard, Bryan Mendes-Vigneault, Caitlyn Merrigan, Brenna Severin, Alivia Skowyra, Samantha Stroh, Payten Tardy, Emma Wahlund, Kayla Yesu

GENERAL: Alexis Crafts, Cassandra Dagenais, Michael Dee, Chiara Esposito, Logan Gerry, Eva Herrick, Shayla Hulbert, Samuel Malo, Kyle Martinson, Theresa Nis-senbaum, Gabriela Onasanya, Alli-son Peters, Michael Plante, Mat-thew Provost, Lily Rondeau, Noah Stanhope, Jacob Williams

Monson High School announces its honor students MONSON – The

Counseling Depart-ment at Monson High School announces the following programs during the month of December. Anyone with questions about any of these items should contact the Counseling Office at 413-267-4589.

Transcripts for college applications: Seniors with college application deadlines between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1 must request a transcript by Friday, Dec. 13 in order to have ad-equate time to process requests. The Counseling Office will be closed from Dec. 21 to Jan. 1.

Progress Reports: Second quar-ter progress reports for students ei-ther failing or in danger of failing will be mailed home to affected stu-dents on Friday, Dec. 13.

Massachusetts College Appli-cation Celebration Week: Monson High School participated in the an-nual Massachusetts College Appli-cation Celebration Week program from Nov. 18 – 22. Seniors had the opportunity to receive assistance with their college applications and 49 participated in on-the-spot De-cision Day programs conducted by Elms College, American Interna-tional College, Bay Path University, Westfield State University, Worces-ter State University, Western New England University, Holyoke Com-munity College, Springfield Techni-cal Community College, Fitchburg State University and Springfield College, earning $143,000 in schol-arships through that process. For-ty-eight seniors (83 percent of the class) who had applied to college up to that point were recognized in an all-school assembly Nov. 22 and received their MCAC T-shirt.

Alumni Day Program: The annu-al Alumni Day pro-gram will be held on Thursday, Jan. 9 with a snow date of Jan. 10. Recent alumni who are currently at-tending college and who wish to partic-ipate should contact the Counseling Office at 413-267.4589, ext. 1109. Participants will meet with juniors and freshmen in small groups to share their

experiences about the academic and social aspects of college.

PreACT Test & PSAT results: The results from the October Pre ACT test administration for soph-omores and PSAT administration for juniors will be distributed to stu-dents later this month.

ASVAB Testing: The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Bat-tery will be given on Thursday, Dec. 5. Results should be available to students before the vacation break.

Scholarships: The following scholarship information is now available in the Counseling Office:

B. Davis ScholarshipBig Y Scholarship ProgramHenry David Thoreau ScholarshipMassachusetts AFL-CIO Annual

ScholarshipMassachusetts Elks ScholarshipNational Interscholastic Athletic

Admin. Assoc. ScholarshipThe Ann and Tony Odierna Com-

munity Service AwardThe David W. Gilman Jr. Memorial

Scholarship The OppU Achievers ScholarshipThe Ronald Reagan Presidential

Foundation Wace National CO-OP Scholarship

ProgramZonta International

Robert BardwellMonson HIgh SchoolGuidance Department

GUIDEL i n e s

Monson High School announces counseling programs, deadlines

WESTMINSTER – Recov-ery Centers of America (“RCA”) announced an open application period for students seeking to ap-ply for the Recovery Centers of America Scholarship 2019.

The scholarship was launched in 2018 to help support the next generation of addiction professionals. The company will award $1,000 to one current or prospective college student who has expressed a desire to work with those impacted by addiction and substance use disorder.

RCA accepts applications for the Recovery Centers of Ameri-ca Scholarship through Dec. 31, 2019. All applicants are required to submit an essay that explains how they plan to use their degree to aid those in recovery and show-cases their commitment to helping individuals and families overcome the disease of addiction.

Last year the company re-ceived applications from 20 dif-ferent states. A student studying for a Masters of Science in Nurs-ing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner track from Nashville, TN was awarded the 2018 scholarship.

“RCA is excited to offer the Recovery Centers of America Col-lege Scholarship for the second year in a row. We were thrilled with the response we received last year, and it really demonstrates the tremendous interest of today’s students in pursuing careers help-ing those with substance use dis-orders,” said Recovery Centers of America Director of Public Rela-tions Terri C. Malenfant.

“This scholarship is a vital tool for financially supporting stu-dents who want to make a differ-ence in the lives of those suffering from addiction. We are proud to advance the education of the next generation of healthcare leaders, and we look forward to expand-ing this scholarship in the years to come,” said Malenfant.

The scholarship winner will be notified by Recovery Centers of America by or before Jan. 31, 2020.

To apply or obtain more in-formation about the Recovery Centers of America Scholarship, eligibility requirements, and the application process, visit https://bit.ly/2olLvgi

Recovery Centers of America scholarship

The Henry David Thoreau Foundation awards collegiate scholarships of up to $20K to eight to ten students graduat-ing from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. As Henry David Thoreau Scholars, these select high school seniors may enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an envi-ronmentally related field.

The Henry David Thoreau Scholarships are up to $20,000 four-year scholarships awarded to eight students graduating from public or private high schools in Massachusetts. High school se-niors awarded the Henry David Thoreau Scholarships can enroll in any college and university in the world while they major or minor in an environmentally re-lated field. Henry David Thoreau Scholars are encouraged to enroll in internships or study abroad to broaden their awareness and understanding of environmental issues.

Thoreau Scholars have stud-ied a wide variety of environ-mentally related areas, including biology, epidemiology, oceanog-raphy, international affairs and environmental law, and upon completing their undergraduate

degrees, they became members of the Henry David Thoreau Soci-ety. Thoreau Scholar alumni have published articles in the Henry David Thoreau Environmental Digest, initiated environmental projects on planetary health, and formed companies and organi-zations including the animation company, Oxbow, with clients including WildAmerica and the Center for Food Safety, satellite imagery startup CrowdAI, and the nonprofit energy organization Equitable Origin.

The Henry David Thoreau Foundation further assists its scholarship winners by identi-fying environmentally related internships, offering internship stipends, and providing network-ing opportunities. Upon gradua-tion from college, Henry David Thoreau Scholars are inducted into the Henry David Thoreau Society. A sign of success of the Henry David Thoreau Founda-tion’s mission to foster environ-mental leadership is the support past scholarship winners provide to present scholarship winners.

For more information, vis-it thoreauscholar.org. An online application is now available. Stu-dents have until Feb. 1, 2020, to apply.

$20,000 environmental scholarships available

SPRINGFIELD -- Big Y World Class Markets 2020 scholarship season will begin Nov. 1, 2019 and end Feb. 1, 2020. In 2019, over 350 academically- outstanding students from communities surrounding their stores received a total of over $250,000 in college scholarships.

Unlike most area scholarships, these awards are based on academic merit, regardless of financial need. With Big Y’s assistance, students from all over Massachusetts and Connecticut are attending schools such as Western New England Uni-versity, Westfield State Universi-ty, UMASS, UCONN, University of Hartford, Springfield College, Georgetown University, Boston University, Yale University, North-eastern University and Quinnipiac University this fall. Top recipients were honored at a Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at the Big Y Store Support Center in Springfield, last May.

Big Y’s Scholarship Program reflects their longstanding commit-ment to education and is considered to be one of the most competitive in New England, with thousands of students applying each year. Since this program was founded in 1981, $4.7 Million has been awarded to more than 6,300 students.

“We are pleased to be able to recognize the hard work and the

dedication of the many students achieving academic excellence in our communities that we serve,” said Charlie D’Amour, Big Y presi-dent and CEO.

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NORTH BROOKFIELD – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is again hosting Nativities Around the World, an exhibit of na-tivities of many countries, cultures, styles, materials and dimensions on Dec. 5, 6, and 7. On Thursday, Dec. 5, and Friday, Dec. 6, the exhibit will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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munity, and we are all about giving back as much as we can,” said Sandy. “The fact that this is a great cause, and it’s a good group of people. They were very respectful last year, so when they asked about coming back again we said absolutely.”

Around noon, after a moment of silence for Lindsey, the race began. Eventually, all of the runners passed the finish line and went back to the tent where the rest of the event took place. Mercedes Blanton, who ran the fun run, said although it was a challenge, the memories of her late friend kept her going.

“Lindsey was one of my dearest friends, I loved her very much,” said Blanton. “Ill be here every year and it feels great to come support her and the family.”

After the run, a raffle for items donated by local busi-nesses, and a Magic Show from magician Jonas Cain, took place. Also, Peter Lopenzina, the director of development and community relations at Hillcrest, along with other members of the Degon family, gave their thanks to the guests for com-ing out.

Corey Degon, who supervised the event, said that he was grateful for the turnout, and couldn’t wish for a better way to honor his late twin sister.

“My sister was the most amazing person,” said Degon. “She was without question the most empathetic, kind, loving, selfless, human being that I know. I’m not just saying that be-cause that’s my twin sister, anyone that knew her, knew that.”

sing-a-long with Donna Lee will be available. The event will be taking place on Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sing-a-long will be taking place 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., a luncheon that will be taking place on the same day will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. The church is located on 1080 Pleasant St., Palm-er. For more information, call 413-283-6958. Vendors, who are interested in participating, can email [email protected].

Residents, who would like to meet Saint Nick before the 25th, can visit the Three Rivers Fire Fights Association Ladies Auxiliaries third annual “Break-fast with Santa.” The breakfast will take place on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Three Rivers Fire Station, located on 50 Springfield St., in Three Rivers. Prices are $6 for adults, $4 for children 4 to 12, and free for children under 4. For more information, visit the auxiliaries Facebook page.

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The Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church, will be presenting a free concert, with a reception afterward. The concert, which is scheduled on Dec. 22, at 5 p.m., is free, but there will be a free will offering for those who choose to donate. The church is located at 162 Main St., Monson. For more informa-tion, visit the churches Facebook page or call 413-267-3798.

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Corey Degon, the twin brother of the late Lindsey Degon, getting the runners ready to run the Palmer Motorsports Park track.

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LUDLOW—When senior Jose Aponte Jr. heard his name an-nounced as the 51st recipient of the Leonard J. Bailey Award at halftime of the 72nd Thanksgiving Day foot-ball game between Palmer and Lud-low, he was very surprised.

Aponte, a fouryear defensive and offensive lineman for the Palm-er High School varsity football team, thought Tyler Placanico, one of his classmates, would be receiv-ing the prestigious award this year.

“I really thought T.P. would be selected as the Bailey Award winner and I never expected it to be me,” said Aponte following his final high school football game. “I was very surprised when they announced my name at halftime, but I’m very hap-py about it.

Aponte received the Bailey Award trophy from Joe Lombardi,

who won the Bailey Award a year ago.

“After receiving the Bailey Award last year, it was nice to come back and give it to a senior on this year’s team,” said Lombardi, who’ll be playing college baseball at A.I.C. next spring. “I was teammates with Jose on the varsity football team for three years and he’s a very hard worker. It’s a very special award for him.”

The Bailey Award is more than just an M.V.P. award. The recipient, who is selected by the members of the coaching staff, must possess the qualities of sportsmanship, team spirit, attitude, selflessness, and ac-ademic achievement. Any player on the Panthers football team is eligi-ble for the award, not just a member of the senior class.

“Jose was a team leader this year,” said first-year Palmer head

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The seasonal highlight is the awarding of the Leonard J. Bailey Award. The 51st recipient, Jose Aponte proudly holds the trophy. (l-r) Last year’s recip-ient Joe Lombardi (trophy presenter), Mrs. Rocky Blazejowski, Mrs Susan Avezzie (Coach Leonard J. Bailey’s daughter), Jose Aponte and Administra-tive Judge (ret) James L. St. Amand.

Aponte receives Bailey Award at halftime

By Tim PetersonSports Correspondent

LUDLOW — For the third consecutive year and for the sev-enth time since 2012, the mem-bers of the Ludlow football team enjoyed eating their turkey din-ners following a victory over rival Palmer.

The Lions, who held a com-manding 35-8 halftime lead in the 72nd Thanksgiving Day meeting between the two high schools, coasted to a 41-8 win at the Lud-low Sports Complex, last Thursday

morning. “This is our third straight win

against Palmer, which really means a lot to us,” said Ludlow senior line-men Mattingly Provost. “It’s also the most points that we’ve scored on Thanksgiving Day during my high school career.”

Ludlow also scored 41 points in the 1988 Thanksgiving Day game, which is the third most points that they’ve scored against Palmer since the series began in 1947. They scored 53 points in 2001 and 42 points in 1968. The most points scored by Palmer in the

rivalry series was 52 in 1992. The only year that the Ludlow

seniors didn’t get to celebrate a vic-tory on Thanksgiving Day was in 2016. The Panthers snapped a four-game losing streak that year with a 34-6 win at Legion Field in Palmer.

The Lions won the 2017 game, which was played at the Ludlow Sports Complex by the final score of 12-0. They also posted a 39-0 victory a year ago on a frigid morn-ing in Palmer.

“I’ve been playing football with all of these guys my whole life and this is a very big rivalry

game for us,” said Ludlow senior tight-end Joe Snopek. “It’s also very special to end my high school football career with another win against Palmer.”

Ludlow now has a 39-30-3 overall lead in the series.

The Lions completed the 2019 campaign with a 3-8 overall record. Six of those losses came against teams who competed in the West-ern Mass. football playoffs.

“We did face a lot of adver-sity this year,” said Ludlow head

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The Palmer defense takes down Lions QB Christopher Fogg.

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PALMER – Last Thursday morning, the Belchertown High School football team continued its holiday winning streak with a 44-7 win at Pathfinder at St. Joe’s Field.

Unlike last year, the weath-

er was more comfortable for both teams.

Belchertown had missed the playoffs by one win, getting right down to the very end of the season before a loss to Chicopee sealed Belchertown’s non-playoff fate.

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Young snowboarder training to be elite coachThe Barre resident is focused on coaching those with Type 1 diabetes

By Karen A. LewisSports Correspondent

BARRE - Living with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be chal-lenging, but for Barre resident Tyler Howard, he’s using his ex-perience with the disease to help others.

Next month the 19-year-old Howard has the opportunity to travel to Montana to train to be an elite coach for the Riding On Insulin (ROI) program, which teaches other kids with T1D to snowboard and ski.

“I’ve never been out west and am really looking forward to seeing Montana and having the time of my life,” Howard said, who shared his itinerary. “They will be teaching us how to properly instruct kids on how to ski and snowboard and how to help them with their diabetes on a deeper level.”

The group Howard is referring to is the ROI team and non-profit organization, initially founded by pro-fessional backcountry snowboarder Sean Busby, who was diagnosed himself in 2004 with T1D while he was training for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

After hearing stories of younger children living with the disease and overcoming obstacles, Busby was inspired and wanted to offer programs to other children and young adults that included action sports. Currently ROI offers ski and snowboarding, mountain biking and surfing camps all over the country and in Canada.

Howard’s mother Laurie first read about ROI on-line and was thrilled to see the program held a session in Massachusetts.

“I saw they added Wachusett Mountain as a new camp and knew immediately that Tyler would want to attend,” said Laurie Howard.

The younger Howard was 11 years old the first time he participated in the one-day camp, traditionally held on a Saturday in February and open to kids and teens from age 7 to 17 with T1D, their siblings or close friends.

“I really love snowboarding so that was really fun, but also being able to connect with other diabetics makes you feel really at home because they are able to relate to you in a way most people can’t,” said Howard, explaining his experience as a camper.

In eighth grade Howard was able to join the junior coaches program, helping other kids when ROI came to Wachusett during February and when he turned 18, Howard signed up to be a volunteer with ROI.

“I’ve been able to teach many kids the fundamen-tals of snowboarding, the basics of keeping your meter warm, watching your blood sugar level and to be a bet-ter diabetic,” stated Howard, who explained that T1D is a disease where the pancreas no longer produces any insulin to counteract the sugar levels in the food eaten. “Ever since I did the junior coaches camp I have want-ed to become an elite coach, and when I was finally old enough to go, I was so excited.”

A recent graduate from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg, Howard is currently working full time and keeping active with ROI.

“Since ROI is a nonprofit, we don’t get paid, but I don’t mind it at all, I love the experience,” said Howard.

As a matter of fact, Howard is actually raising funds for his training trip and the organization through an online page, hoping to reach the $2000 mark.

“It’s made my heart so full that so many people wanted to help Tyler,” Laurie Howard said, as her son has already raised $1500. “We are blessed to have formed relationships with so many supportive and gen-erous people along the way.”

The elder Howard has been overjoyed with all the connections both her and her son have made through ROI over the years.

“There are so many families that completely and thoroughly understood what our lives were like,” Lau-rie Howard said. “The parents would have an opportu-nity to hang out and discuss problems, successes, help-ful tips and just be there for each other while the kids were on the slopes.”

“I have not spoken to anyone that did not abso-lutely love their experience with ROI, most families come back year after year,” continued Laurie Howard. “There is so much to T1D that nobody sees. It takes so much work on a daily basis to attempt to keep blood sugars in range. Tyler’s done a really great job of not letting it define who he is. He’s been a good role model and has proven that T1D will not stop him from doing anything he wants.”

Once Howard completes his training in Montana, he will be able to travel anywhere that is in need of his help.

“You can do anything with T1D, there are just some things you have to do differently than other peo-ple, like dealing with blood sugars, making sure infu-sion sites don’t get ripped out, etc.,” commented How-ard. “There isn’t anything in my life that has been a big challenge for me with T1D. Sometimes you get really sick of it, but you have to just keep going.”

The Wachusett ROI Camp is set for February 8, 2020, with more information found on the ROI web-site. Donations are still being accepted on Howard’s webpage for his Montana training at https://www.classy.org/fundraiser/2503776 .

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coach Ray Saloio. “This is a good way to end our season, especially for the se-nior class. We do have a lot of returning players next year.”

The other Ludlow seniors, who played in their final high school foot-ball game on Thanksgiving morning, are Josh Saloio, Chantz McLean, Alex Bauch, Greg Ricardi, Nick Wilken and Carson Kowalski.

“When I was a freshman, I re-member watching the seniors play in their final high school football game on Thanksgiving morning,” said Kowalski, who missed several games after dislo-cating his left elbow in the second game of the regular season against South Had-ley. “I really didn’t think the next three years would go by as fast as it did. I always tell the younger players on the team to enjoy every moment because my high school career just flew by.”

Kowalski scored a rushing touch-down in last Thursday’s contest early in the third quarter. He also intercepted a pass in the middle of the second quarter.

Palmer finished their season with a 4-7 overall record.

“I’m very proud with the way the players kept battling throughout the course of the season,” said first-year Palmer head coach Matt Marciniec. “Ludlow didn’t surprise us with any-thing in today’s game, but we did strug-gle at times.”

Despite suffering another loss to Ludlow on the gridiron, it was a very memorable morning for Palmer senior captains Tyler Placanico and Jose Apon-te.

Placanico, a running back, eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark on the third play of the third quarter.

“You give Tyler the football and he would run through a wall if you needed him too,” Marciniec said. “He’s an out-standing running back.”

The first Palmer football player

to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season was Mark Gallagher, who also achieved the milestone on Thanksgiving Day versus Ludlow in 1986. The Pan-thers won that contest by the final score of 42-0.

One award that Gallagher, who also played football at Holy Cross College in Worcester, didn’t receive during his outstanding high school career was the Leonard J. Bailey Award.

Aponte was selected by the coach-ing staff as the recipient of the 51st Bailey Award. He received the trophy at halftime from last year’s winner Joe Lombardi, who’ll be playing college baseball at A.I.C. next spring, during a ceremony held at halftime.

“Jose was a team leader this year,” Marciniec said. “He did all of the little things that the coaching staff didn’t have to worry about. He was a perfect candi-date to be this year’s award winner.”

The Panthers other two captains

are senior Chad Bigos and junior Jacob Mastalerz.

It was also the final high school football game for Palmer seniors Alex Gladkowski, Nick Pappaceno, Dan Ber-nard, Joe Chacon, and Richie Boynton.

“We had a very good group of se-niors this year,” Marciniec said. “They made my job as a first-year head coach very easy.”

The Panthers defense forced the Lions to punt on the game’s opening possession.

It was the only time during the en-tire game that Ludlow junior Chris Fogg was forced to punt. He’s also the Lions starting QB.

During the Panthers first offensive series, sophomore quarterback Jack Le-tendre completed a 21-yard pass over the middle to Jacob Mastalerz for a first down. They would only gain one yard

on the next three plays. Instead of punting the ball away

on fourth down from their own 26-yard line, Marciniec decided to go for it on fourth down. The Panthers wound up turning the ball over on downs.

With 4:19 left in the first quarter, Fogg called his own number in the hud-dle and he dashed into the end zone on a two-yard run. Kowalski scored a rush-ing touchdown on the two-point conver-sion play.

The Lions would get the ball right back when junior Joe Villano recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff by ju-nior Nolan Ayers at the Panthers 35.

Six plays later, Ludlow sophomore running back Michael Gilrein capped off the six-play drive with a one-yard TD run. The extra point was made by sophomore Tim Del Negro giving the Lions a 15-0 lead with 2:20 remaining in the first quarter.

After being shut out by the Lions during the previous two years, the Pan-thers did get on the scoreboard a minute later following a 65-yard touchdown run by Placanico down the right sideline.

Letendre threw a TD pass to Glad-kowski on the conversion play.

Ludlow junior running back Jamonte Beckett would then take over the spotlight.

He scored a pair of rushing touch-downs on runs of 50 and 14 yards and also caught a 29-yard TD pass from Fogg with a minute left in the first half.

“Jamonte ran the ball very well to-day,” Saloio said. “The guys on the line did a very good job of opening holes for him.”

The home team was leading 35-8 lead at that point.

After the cheerleaders and march-ing bands performed at halftime, Kow-alski capped off the scoring in the game with a 13-yard touchdown run with 8:16 left in the third quarter.

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Chad Bigos and Jacob Mastelerz team up to stop this Ludlow back. Tyler Placanico, maintaining control of the ball, looks downfield as he drags two defenders.

Jack Letendre looks for an open re-ceiver.

Linebacker Robert Burke jumps up in anticipation of a pass.

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HOOKSETT, NH – A team from the Amherst Hockey Association (AHA) won their age and skill divi-sions at the 2019 Black Cat Hockey Tournament, held Oct. 25-27.

The Amherst Rangers Bantam Red team went 5-0 in the “A” division for their age group (13-14 year olds), with only 4 goals scored against and 27 for. They started with a 5-0 win Fri-day against the Keene Cobras (NH). On Saturday morning they blanked the North Shore Shamrocks 4-0 (MA) and posted double digits in their afternoon game with the Oyster River Cats (MA) in a 10-0 win.

Sunday morning started with a 4-3 win against the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs, the host team; that

afternoon, the Amherst Rangers saw a rematch with the Oyster River Cats in the championship game and emerged undefeated with a 4-1 win. Left wing Francis Henderson of the Amherst Rangers was named the tournament MVP.

All games were played in the Tri-Town Ice Arena in Hooksett.

The Amherst Hockey Association is a nonprofit, volunteer-run organiza-tion serving over 300 Hampshire Valley families with co-ed travel teams for all ages of children, a full-time girls’ travel team for ages 11-13, a part-time girls’ travel team for ages 10-12, an all-girls House team for ages 8-18, and Learn to Skate and Learn to Play programs for children ages 4-8.

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Front row (l-r): goalie Charles May of Amherst and goalie Spencer McDonald of Amherst. Second row: Rob Feldman of Amherst, Nate Hawkins of Pelham, Joshua Goodhind of Shutesbury, Aiden Torna of Belchertown, Derek Wissmann of Turners Falls, Margaret Watkins of South Hadley.Top row: Assistant coach Dan Feldman of Amherst, Caiden St. Laurent of Belchertown, Christopher Wood of Belchertown, Walker Goeckel of Amherst, Francis Henderson of Belchertown, Luke Walker of Ware, Zackary Aktiv of Three Rivers, assistant coach Toby Wissmann of Turners Falls and head coach Paul Goodhind of Shutesbury. Not pictured were assistant coaches Eric Aktiv of Three Rivers and Tom St. Laurent of Belchertown.

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Jose ApontePalmer High School

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ways want to win the last one, and quar-terback Cameron Otto led the way as he completed 2-of-9 passes for 46 yards. Those 46 yards brought Otto over the 1,000-yard passing mark for the year.

On the ground, Cal Daskham, who has been consistent all season long, ran for 96 yards and was named the MVP of the holiday matchup.

Belchertown opened the scoring very late, as Matt Czupryna’s two-yard run into the end zone would cap a scor-ing drive and made it 6-0 at the end of the first quarter.

Pathfinder was able to climb on the scoreboard in the second quarter as quar-terback Jordan Talbot finished off a drive with a two-yard run into the end zone. Unfortunately for the Pioneers, it would be their only score of the morning. Rich Martin did complete the point-after kick

and Pathfinder briefly led.But three minutes later, Otto ran

four yards into the end zone for touch-down to give the lead back to Belcher-town permanently.

Sam Winston, who caught both of Otto’s passes for 46 yards, had a three-yard touchdown run to start the second half. Otto would score again, and Cal Daskham and Chris Merullo both had scores in the second half to keep the of-fense going for the Orioles.

Pathfinder was led by Jesse Gris-wold, who ran 21 times for 70 yards. Belchertown’s defensive line did a good job keeping him in check. Hunter Nic-coson had eight carries for 53 yards.

For Belchertown, Otto had 48 rush-ing yards himself, while Winston carried the ball five times for 42 yards.

Belchertown finishes the 2019 sea-son with an overall record of 6-5. Path-finder finishes at 2-9 for the year.

coach Matt Marciniec. “He did all of the little things that the coaching staff didn’t have to worry about. He’s also an honor roll student. He was a perfect candidate for this year’s Bailey Award.”

The members of the Leonard J. Bailey Memorial Committee are David Russo, Ann Duke, Mrs. Rocky Blazejowski, Bob Chase, and James St. Amand.

Bailey was the football and baseball coach at Palm-er High School for only a couple of years in the early 1960’s, but he made a lifelong impact on his players. He passed away in 1968 at the age of 39.

“Coach Bailey was an outstanding coach and a good person,” said St. Amand during an interview last year. “Unfortunately, he was only here in Palmer for a very short period of time, but he was like a second father to us. He was someone that we really respected a lot. All of the Bailey Award winners were outstanding athletes in high school and they’re also outstanding people.”

The first ever Bailey Award winner was Robert Bishop in 1969.

The other two former Palmer football players be-sides Lombardi, who received the Bailey Award award during Aponte’s high school career, are Michael Blaze-jowski and Kyle Mastalerz.

“It’s really very special following in the footsteps of those three guys,” said Aponte, who’s planning to keep the trophy in his living room. “It’s an award that not very many football players have received and it’s very special to me.”

Aponte, who has lived in Palmer his whole life, be-gan playing football in the third grade.

“When I was in middle school, I remember go-ing to watch the high school football games at Legion Field,” he said. “I’ve been playing football since I was in the third grade and it has been a lot of fun.”

One person that Jose looked up to when he was a freshman at Palmer High School was Peter Farr, who re-tired as the Panthers football coach following the 2018 Thanksgiving Day game.

“I didn’t know coach Farr very well before my freshman year,” Aponte said. “When I joined the high school football team, he always motivated me to do my best and gave me a lot of opportunities to play that sea-son. He has really made a big difference in my life.”

Two other people, who have given Jose a lot of sup-port, are his parents, (Maria & Jose Sr.).

“My parents have always given me a lot of sup-port,” he said. “They always want me to do my best in anything that I do.”

In the fall of 2016, the Panthers entered the West-ern Mass. Division 4 playoffs as a third seed with a 7-1 record. They posted a thrilling 20-15 semifinal victory at second-seeded South Hadley before losing to top-seed Wahconah Regional in the Western Mass. finals at Holyoke High School.

“Making the playoffs as a freshman was one of the highlights of my high school football career,” said Aponte, who was a starting right tackle that season. “It was just an unbelievable feeling after we defeated South Hadley on their home field in the playoffs. It was a great experience for all of us.”

The three other members of this year’s senior class who were also members of the 2016 football

Aponte was one of the team captains this season, along with Bigos, Placanico, and junior Jacob Mas-talerz.

“It was an honor for me to be one of the four cap-tains of this year’s football team,” Aponte said. “The whole team became like one big family.”

Aponte is thinking about playing football at the next level, but he hasn’t made his college decision yet.

He currently is doing an internship with Palmer Ambulance and would like to become a police officer.

“I go to the 911 call with the EMT’s and paramed-ics,” Aponte said. “It has been a great experience for me because I would like to become a police officer. Most people see cops as the bad guys, but I just want to be the person who helps people.”

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SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Thunderbirds (13-11-0-0) rediscovered their offensive firepower as they bested the Laval Rocket (12-9-3-0) by a final score of 6-3 on Saturday night inside the MassMutual Center.

For an eighth straight contest, the Thunderbirds saw themselves in a 1-0 hole when the Rocket connected on a power play redirection from Michael McCarron at 9:38 of the period. The 6-6 forward parked himself right in front of Sam Montembeault’s goal crease, and he set himself up perfectly to get a piece of an Otto Leskinen point shot. It was Springfield’s first failed penalty kill in the last 17 chances.

Despite having a slow offensive week, the T-Birds quickly erased their deficit when Henrik Borgstrom hit Riley Stillman with a slick feed into the high slot, and Stillman’s wrist shot skidded off a body and between the legs of Laval rookie netminder Cayden Primeau to tie the score at 12:25, 1-1.

Springfield’s power play then thrust itself into the limelight in the second pe-riod when they drew two penalties just 28 seconds apart to open up a 5-on-3 chance in the opening half of the middle frame. From there, Tommy Cross joined the scoring party from the T-Birds blue line when he crept up into the high slot, accepted a feed from Borgstrom, and snapped a wrister to the upper portion of netting behind Primeau.

Montembeault stayed on the top of his game, turning away all 11 Laval shots in the second, and the Thunderbirds pow-er play rewarded him with an insurance goal at 17:53, with former Rocket cent-erman Daniel Audette parking himself at the crease after a lengthy offensive zone sequence, picking up the loose puck and pounding it to the net to give Springfield the two-goal lead into the second inter-mission.

The third period would be far from a smooth finish for the T-Birds, as Laval tied the game on back-to-back goals just 11 seconds apart from Ryan Poehling and Matthew Peca. Peca’s power play goal came on a deflection in the high slot moments after Poehling banked one in off Montembeault from behind the goal line on the left side.

Despite the tie game, the Thunder-birds’ offense did not relent, and on a power play past the five-minute mark, Owen Tippett scored his 10th goal of his rookie season, crashing the right side of the net to locate a rebound and beat a fallen Primeau at 5:38 to make it 4-3.

Stillman added a second goal for his first multi-goal game as a pro at 12:49 from Aleksi Heponiemi and Jonathan Ang. With Laval battling late, Montem-beault shut the door to finish his night with 38 saves, and Aleksi Saarela round-ed out the scoring with an empty-net fin-ish at 18:25.

Saarela (1g, 2a), Tippett (1g, 2a), Cross (1g, 1a), Borgstrom (2a), Kevin Roy (2a), and Stillman (2g) all had multi-point nights for Springfield in the victory.

T h e Thunderbirds stay on home ice for the next two full weeks, with a five-gome homestand on the horizon against Le-high Valley, Hartford, La-val, Bingham-ton, and Prov-idence.

Power play leads way for Thunderbirds By Dave Smigiel

Central-leading Sandri was shocked by the Cannonballs 7-0 this week. Micah Hinckley at 310 (104, 100, 106) and Keith Marchessault with his 121 and 308 paced their attack. Ralph Marchessault contributed with an excellent 111 to help lock up the third. Sandri could only muster 303’s by Sean Andersen and Sue Horton. Sean’s total included 106 and 101 singles while Sue’s 107 and 108. Good to see Rich Picotte back after a stint on the disabled list as he managed a 103 in his return to action. Pinfall by 97 to the Can-nonballers.

The Slow Burners were red hot in the second half of round one and continued that torrid pace with their seven nothing drubbing of the Narutowicz.

Scott Radisic at 357 (138 and 123) was their best. Nathan Orszulak was right behind as his 355 resulted from strings of 105, 112 and 138. Dean Koczur add-ed singles of 105 and 106 (306) while Carl Oberg got in on the action with his string two 110. 300 was tops for the barmen as Lee Robinson’s included 107 and 104 singles. Cricket Trzpit rolled a 107 in the losing effort.

The Snappers awoke from their doldrums by surprising Roll-A-Way 5-2. Kevin Kras-necky was out front at 330 (120 and a pair of 105’s). Ed Sta-chowicz followed at 321 (104, 100, 117) while Ryan Balicki chipped in with a 106 finisher. Phil Clough was a one man show for Roll-A-Way, however, with-out much help from his mates his 376 (127, 135, 114) went for naught. His series topped all

bowlers this week. Dan Gauthi-er recorded a 117 and Paul Mar-tin a 106 in their only win of the evening.

In a low scoring affair, the Incredibowls got past the Night Hawks 5-2. Billy Brunk inflict-ed most of the damage with his 346 trifecta. In the first, 113’s by Bill and Peter Swistak swamped the sleeping Hawks. They took the second off while the Hawks awoke with Doug Grigas’ 112, Dave Fennyery’s 106 and Gavin Sinclair’s 101 deciding it. Dave added a 114 third and Dave Smi-giel a 109 but the Incredibowls got the better of it as Aaron Plankey’s 118 (300) and Bill’s dynamite 135 was all the Incred-ibowls needed. Dave F topped the Hawks at 310.

The Fans of Kayce Smith lost the first to Kibbe’s Saw Mill but roared back to take the final

two and pinfall by 38 (5-2 win). Mike Nicholson was tops as his 357 resulted from strings of 108, 121 and 128. Aiding was Tom Clauson at 309 (110 and 104), Brain Rowe with his 109 and Rich Dunnack 102 and 100. Steve Kibbe led the Saw Mill with his 101 and 277 while Dave Burke registered a 100.

Fire Mountain has struggled of late and this week were upset 5-2 by Zeke’s Freaks in a tight match where string one was decided by two pins and string three by four. Jody Orszulak filled in for the Freaks and his 118 and 103 singles along with Zeke Sicard’s 114 opener de-cided it. Rick Trott’s consistent 294 (98, 97, 99) was the best they could come up with. Bob LaPlante tossed a 110 for the mountaineers in their string one victory.

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BRIMFIELD – Albert Wil-son Birchenough, 85, died at home on Nov. 26, 2019. Born on Aug. 23, 1934, he graduated from Hitchcock Academy, here in Brimfield.

He enlisted in the Navy and served four years aboard the USS Cromwell, during which time he met and married his wife of 62 years, Jacqueline Ann (Francis). He had a 20-year career as a tool and die maker prior to working for the U.S. Postal Service. He retired from there in 1996, and, along with wife, operated Birch Acres Farm for many years. He was predeceased by his parents,

Albert and Bertha (Flagg) Birchenough.

He will be deeply missed by his wife and their three daughters, Debra Christensen (Ronald), of Palm-er, Karen Trevenen (Thomas) of George-town, and Cherryl Beeman (Thomas), of Middlefield, as well as his res-cue dog, Molly. He also leaves his brother, Robert ,of Acadia, Florida, his grandchildren: Paul Allen, Megan Flom and Lindsay (Flom) Walsh, and great-grand-son, Diego.

The funeral ser-vice is to be held Fri-day, Dec. 6, at 11:30 a.m. at the First Con-gregational Church of Brimfield. Future in-ternment will be at the family’s discretion.

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PALMER – Frances J. (Za-graniczny) Desmarais, 81, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019, sur-rounded by the love of family. Frances was born in Ware, on April 15, 1938, to the late Jo-seph P. and Louise S. (Pilch) Zagraniczny. She has been a res-ident of Three Rivers for many years.

Fran was a secretary at Monson Developmental Center and retired after more than 20 years. She was a communicant of Divine Mercy Parish in Three Rivers, and a member of the Ro-sary Sodality. Fran could often be found at church picnics, the Palmer Senior Center or enjoy-ing lunch with friends. She loved to travel and made many birthday

and wedding cakes for family and friends. Frances leaves her loving family; daugh-ters, Jane A. Consolie and Denise M. Des-marais-Dzuris: grand-children, Bruce E.A. Strong, Joseph D. Consolie and Heath-er A. Strong; a sister, Anne Brownhill; many nieces, nephews and cous-ins. Frances was predeceased by her sister, Mae Tetreault. Visiting hours were held Mon-day, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. in Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge St. Monson. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 3, with funeral procession

forming at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home with Liturgy of Chris-tian Burial at 10 a.m. in Divine Mercy Par-ish 2267 Main St. in Three Rivers. Burial will follow at Saints Peter and Paul Cem-etery in Bondsville. Memorial contribu-

tions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Mas-sachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, 311 Arsenal St. Water-town, MA, 02472.

For online condolences/di-rections please visit www.lom-bardfuneralhome.com.

Frances J. Desmarais

PALMER – Linda A. (Ra-madon) Hodgdon, 66, passed away Nov. 26, 2019, surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Palmer, she was the daughter of Charles and the late Claire (Paquette) Ramadon. She lived the majority of her life in Three Rivers, and graduated from Palmer High School. In her lei-sure time, Linda loved scouring flea markets for Pyrex with her friend, Debbie, collecting White Mountain puzzles, cooking for her beloved family, watching football on Sundays, and taking care of her grand-dogs. Linda prided herself on her love for her family, and also helped run the

family business, C.J.’s Restaurant for 35 years.

Linda is survived by her husband of 47 years, John W. Hodg-don; her two children, Michael Hodgdon and Jennifer Hodgdon, both of Palmer; her father, Charles “Charlie” Ra-madon; her sister, Di-ane Marchelewicz, and her brother, Charles “Chucker” Ramadon Jr., all of Three Rivers. Linda was also a loving “mother-in-law” to David Peritz, of Palm-er, as well as a cherished aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many.

Calling hours will be Thurs-

day, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Motyka Funeral Home, 2186 Main St., Three Riv-ers. A private memo-rial service for close family and friends will take place Fri-day, Dec. 6, at Mas-sachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery,

1390 Main St., in Aga-wam.

Memorial donations may be made, in Linda’s name, to Rays of Hope, Baystate Health Foun-dation, 280 Chestnut St.,Spring-field, MA, 01107.

Linda A. Hodgdon

WARE – Shirley J. Peck, 82, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, surrounded by the love of family. Shirley was born Jan. 18, 1937, to the late Lawrence P.and Ra-chel A. (Church) Peck Sr.

For many years Shirley worked at Mary Lane Hospital in the housekeeping department. She has been a member of the United Church of Ware since 1963. Shirley was also a mem-ber of the Mary Lane Auxilia-ry, Friendship Circle at United Church of Ware and a volunteer at the Jubilee Food cupboard.

Shirley leaves her loving

family; a sister, Pris-cilla A. Fuller, of Ware; brothers, David H. Peck and Bruce F. Peck, both of Ware, Douglas A Peck, of Florida, and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was prede-ceased by her brother, Lawrence P. Peck Jr. Visiting hours were held Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m. in Lombard Funeral Home, 3 Bridge St., in Mon-son. Funeral services were held Wednesday Dec. 4, at 10 a.m.,

in the United Church of Ware, at 49 Church Street, in Ware. Burial followed at Hillcrest Cemetery in Monson. A reception was held following the burial, at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial contribu-tions may be made to

the United Church of Ware, 49 Church St. Ware, MA, 01082.

For online condolences/di-rections please visit www.lom-bardfuneralhome.com

Shirley J. Peck

Birchenough, Albert W.Died Nov. 26, 2019 Funeral Service Dec. 6, 2019 First Congregational Church of BrimfieldBrimfield

Desmarais, Frances J.Died Nov. 27, 2019 Funeral Services Dec. 3, 2019 Lombard Funeral HomeMonson

Hodgdon, Linda A.(Ramadon)Died Nov. 26, 2019 Calling hours Dec. 5, 2019 Motyka Funeral HomeThree Rivers

Peck, Shirley J.Died Nov. 28, 2019 Funeral Services Dec. 4, 2019 United Church of WareWare

Caradonna, Victor M.Died Nov. 0, 2019 Funeral Mass Dec. 6, 2019 St. Stephen’s ChurchFramingham

PALMERThe Palmer Police Department

responded to 343 incidents from Nov. 25 through Dec. 3. The depart-ment made seven arrests or sum-mons. Those arrested will appear in Palmer District Court at a future date, and are innocent until proven guilty.

Friday, Nov. 29

Niki Kristin Mylonakis, 45, of 3078A Main St. Apt. #A, Bonds-ville, was arrested at 4:10 p.m., on Main Street in Bondsville, on an ar-rest warrant.

Nathanael J. Afonso, 24, of 173 Kibbe Rd., East Longmeadow, was arrested at 8:18 p.m., in the area of Baptist Hill Street and Burlingame Street in Three Rivers, on a fugitive from justice charge.

MonsonThe Monson Police Depart-

ment responded to 194 incidents from Nov. 24 through Nov. 30. The department made one arrest or summons. Those arrested will ap-pear in Palmer District Court at a future date, and are innocent until proven guilty.

PALMERThe Palmer Fire Department

responded to seven calls from Nov. 27 to Dec. 3.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 1:52 p.m., the department provided public service on Norman Street. The department returned to service at 2:55 p.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 28, at 3:24 p.m., the department provided medical assistance on South Main Street. The department returned to service at 4:07 p.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 1, the department investigated reports of smoke on Thorndike Street. The department returned to service at 8:35 a.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 9:30 p.m., the department provided pub-lic service on Thorndike Street. The department returned to service at 10:10 p.m.

On Monday, Dec. 2, at 1:50 p.m., the department responded to a citizen complaint on North Main Street. The department returned to service at 2:16 p.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 3:24 a.m., the department responded to a

call that was cancelled en route on Baptist Hill Road. The department returned to service at 3:32 a.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 8 a.m., the department responded to a dis-abled motor vehicle on Walnut Street. The department returned to service at 8:15 a.m.

MONSONThe Monson Fire Department

responded to 7 fire calls from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 2:30 p.m., the department respond-ed to an illegal burning on 301 Staf-ford Road. The department returned to service at 3:00 p.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 3:15 p.m., the department respond-ed to an illegal burning on 157 Max-well Road. The department returned to service at 3:45 p.m.

On Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 4:00 p.m., the department responded to a carbon- monoxide alarm activation at 374 Main St. The department re-turned to service at 4:15 p.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 28, at 2:25 p.m., the department responded to a

stove fire at 10 Gates Rd. The de-partment returned to service at 2:35 p.m.

On Thursday, Nov. 28, at 10:02 p.m., the department provided pub-lic assistance at 68 Butler Road. The department returned to service to 10:27 p.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 12:01 p.m., the department responded to illegal burning on 94 Moulton Hill Road. The department returned to service at 12:18 p.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 1:10 p.m., the department responded to illegal burning on 65 Stafford Hol-low Road. The department returned to service at 2:15 p.m.

THREE RIVERSThe Three Rivers Fire Depart-

ment responded to 3 calls from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.

On Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1:52 p.m., the department responded to an unauthorized burning on Central Street. The department returned to service at 2:04 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 30, at 11:30 p.m., the department responded to an alarm activation on Main Street. The department returned to service

at 11:50 p.m.

On Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 1:48 p.m., the depart-ment responded to an alarm activation on Main Street. The department returned to service at 2:05 p.m.

BONDSVILLEThe Bondsville Fire

Department responded to two calls from Nov. 23 to Dec. 2.

On Sunday, Nov, 24, at 2:35 p.m., the department responded to an alarm activation on Hillside Drive. The department returned to service at 2:55 p.m.

On Sunday, Nov. 24, at 10:33 p.m., the department responded to a smoke detector ac-tivation on Thorndike Street. The department returned to service at 10:55 p.m.

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A HOME IMPROVEMENT SPE-CIALIST Decks, additions, garages, sheds, porches, repair work. Project fi-nancing available. BBB approved. Tim 413-563-2229 Lic #053483

ABSOLUTE CHIMNEY HIC #161245 & CSSL #101365 Insured. Sweeping chimneys year round. Thank you. (413)967-8002

ACE CHIMNEY SWEEPS Clean-ings, inspections, repairs, caps, liners, waterproofing, rebuilds. Local, family owned. Since 1986. HIC #118355. Fully insured. (413)547-8500

BILODEAU AND SON ROOFING. Established 1976. New re-roofs and repairs. Gutter cleanings and repairs. Licensed/ insured. Call (413)967-6679

CHAIR SEAT WEAVING & re-finishing - cane, fiber rush & splint - Classroom instructor, 20+ years expe-rience. Call Walt at (413)289-6670 for estimate.

DRYWALL AND CEILINGS, plas-ter repair. Drywall hanging. Taping & complete finishing. All ceiling textures. Fully insured. Jason at Great Walls. (413)563-0487

PAINT AND PAPER Over 25 years experience. References. Lic #086220. Please call Kevin 978-355-6864.

WE RENOVATE, SELL & PUR-CHASE (any condition) horse drawn vehicles such as sleighs, carriages, surreys, wagons, dr’s buggies, drive-able or lawn ornaments. Some fur-niture and other restoration services available. Reasonable prices. Quality workmanship. Call (413)213-0373 for estimate and information.

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CHILD SERVICES*NEW STATE LAW. Anyone adver-tising caring of children must list a li-cense number to do so if they offer this service in their own home.

ELECTRICIANDEPENDABLE ELECTRICIAN, FRIENDLY service, installs deicing cables. Free estimates. Fully insured. Scott Winters electrician Lic. #13514-B Call (413)244-7096.

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MENARD GARAGE DOORS Spe-cializing in the best quality and selec-tion of insulated Haas garage doors. Sales, Installation, service and repairs of residential and commercial garage doors and openers. Fully insured. Free estimates. Call (413)289-6550, (413)626-1978 or www.menardga-ragedoors.com

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CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION Kitchen, bath, foyers. Referenc-es. Lic #086220. Please call Kevin (978)355-6864.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS. RE-MODELING Kitchens, baths. Ceram-ic tile, windows, painting, wallpapering, textured ceilings, siding, decks. Insur-ance work. Fully insured. Free esti-mates. (413)246-2783 Ron.

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**ALL SEASON** Specializing in shrub trimming, pruning, design, deliv-eries, loader, backhoe, insured. Pro-fessional. Please call Bob (413)537-5789 (413)538-7954.

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CHAMPAGNE LANDSCAPING Fall Clean-ups, curb side leaf pick-up, gutter cleaning, snow removal, South Hadley, Granby, Belchertown. Call Dan (413)682-4943

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PAINTINGFORBES & SONS PAINTING & STAINING Interior, residential, com-mercial, new construction, wallpaper removal, sheetrock, plaster and car-pentry repairs. Quality products. Since 1985. Free consultations. Insured. HIC Lic #190875 www.forbesandson-spainting.com Call/ text 413-887-1987.

RETIRED GUY WILL paint an aver-age size room for $200. Quality work. References available. Dave 413-323-6858.

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ROOFINGFREE ROOF INSPECTIONS. All types of roofing, shingle, flat and slate. Call Local Builders (413)626-5296. Complete roofing systems and repairs. Fully licensed and insured. MA CS #102453, CT Reg. 0615780. Lifetime warranty. Senior Discount. 24 hour service. Veteran Discount.

SNOWPLOWING24 HOUR SNOWPLOWING/ SNOWBLOWING Service, Mon-son, Palmer, Wilbraham. Residential, Commercial, Apartments. Call or text now. Limited space available. 413-519-5439

BARRE HOMEOWNER NEEDS person to remove driveway and deck snow this winter. Prefer snowblower or blower and plow combo. Please call 978-355-3488

TREE WORKAAA1 - TROM’S TREE SERVICE Let me save you money. Tree re-moval, hazard tree removal, cordwood, stump grinding. We’re fully insured and workmen’s comp. for your pro-tection. Free estimates. Mon-Sun Call Jason (413)283-6374

ATEKS TREE- Honest, quality tree service. From pruning to house lot clearing. Fully insured. Free estimates. Firewood sales. (413)687-3220

COMPLETE TREE SERVICE Free Estimates, Fully Insured. Residential, Commercial, Arborist Lic #5-4573,CT. 30 years exp. Prompt Services 413-324-3896 Duane Sr. 413-682-4381 Duane Jr.

DL & G TREE SERVICE- Every-thing from tree pruning, tree removal, stump grinding, storm damage, lot clearing and brush chipping. Honest and Dependable. Fully insured. Now offering a Senior Citizen and Veteran discount. Call today for free estimate (413)478-4212

***H & H TREE SERVICE*** Ful-ly insured. 15 yrs experience climbing. Skid steer work, land clearing. Call Dave. 413-668-6560 day/ night.

STUMP GRINDING

DL & G STUMP GRINDING Grind-ing stumps of all sizes, insured & certi-fied. Senior discounts. Call Dave 413-478-4212

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/ Models 2000-2019! Any Con-dition, Running or Not. Top $$$ Paid! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-513-1505.

CAROL’S PET & HOUSE SIT-TING. The best care for your furry family and your home. Peace of mind is priceless. Rest easy and enjoy your time away knowing your pets and your home are in great hands. Visit carol-sphss.com to select the best package, a la carte, to suit your needs and your budget or call 413-519-5298

RETIRED RACINGGREYHOUNDS AVAILABLE

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HORSESHORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS offered year round at our state of the art facility. beginner to advanced. Ages 4 years to adult. Boarding, sales and Leasing also available. Convenient lo-cation at Orion Farm in South Hadley (413)532-9753 www.orionfarm.net

LOOKING FOR SMALL indepen-dent contractor for 4 small properties in Ware. Requires plowing and clear-ing of sidewalks. Must be reliable. Call 413-967-7772 for more information.

PART TIME HELP NEEDED to stack firewood and run equipment. Reliability a must. Must have reliable transportation. Please call 413-245-4500 for details.

SALEM CROSS INN now hiring servers and bartenders. Apply in per-son or online at www.salemcrossinn.com

THE GRANBY COUNCIL ON AG-ING is looking for a part-time, 10hr/week clerk. The clerk is responsible for making and confirming appointments, dispatching and scheduling transpor-tation, answering the phone and relay-ing messages, greeting and directing clients at the Center, and other clerical tasks. Applicants must have computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, Dropbox), have excellent organizational skills and verbal and written communication skills. Applicants must interact effec-tively with seniors. Applicants must be able to pass a CORI check and must possess a valid driver’s license.Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applications can be obtained at Granby Town Hall 10 B West State St. (second floor) Granby, MA 01033

THE GRANBY COUNCIL ON AG-ING is looking for a per diem driver. The driver will transport Granby se-niors to/from various locations, includ-ing medical appointments, personal appointments, and shopping. The driver will keep a daily log of passen-gers, times, locations, mileage, and fuel. Applicants should be familiar with the roads of Granby and surrounding towns, and must have excellent work-ing knowledge of accident prevention practices, traffic and safety rules. Applicants must be physically able to secure a wheelchair in the vehicle and must be physically able to assist seniors and disabled persons off and on the vehicle. Applicants must be able to pass a CORI check, possess a valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s Li-cense with a good driving record, and interact effectively with seniors. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Applications can be obtained at Granby Town Hall 10 B West State St. (second floor) Granby, MA 01033.

THE TOWN OF NORTH BROOK-FIELD is seeking a shared Admin-istrative Assistant for the Police De-partment and Highway Department. Please visit www.northbrookfield.net and see Job Opportunities for more information. All resumes must be re-ceived no later than December 30, 2019.

THE TOWN OF NORTH BROOK-FIELD is seeking an Assistant to the Treasurer and Collector. Please visit www.northbrookfield.net and see Job Opportunities for more information. All resumes must be received no later than December 30, 2019.

TITLE: FIRE CHIEFSHIFT: PART-TIME/ON CALL

The Town of Oakham is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of part-time Fire Chief. The fire depart-ment is comprised of approximately 20 firefighters & EMTs. The Fire Chief is responsible for the management and administration of a major department by performing a variety of technical, administrative and supervisory duties including planning, organizing, prevent-ing and extinguishing fires, fire preven-tion education, emergency response and recovery hazard mitigation and ba-sic life-support EMS to prevent or min-imize the loss of life and property by fire and emergency medical condition. The Fire Chief is required to perform all similar or related duties and is respon-sible for maintaining and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control. Candidates must have strong leader-ship, managerial and communication skills. The chief manages the town’s EMS operations and personnel re-sponses to all emergency calls, pre-pares, submits and manages the de-partment’s annual operating and capital budgets, approves payroll and overtime, develops bid specifications reviews pro-posals and makes recommendations of bids to the BOS, supervises use of apparatus, works on inspections, maintains accurate records, researches grant opportunities, and manages all grants awarded, attends professional meetings and training programs Minimum Requirements: Associates deg. in Fire Science, Fire protection engineering, business administration, public administration or a closely relat-ed discipline • 10 years of progressive experience as a member of a Fire De-partment providing Fire and EMS • 5 years of experience at a supervisory or command rank • Class D motor vehicle Driver’s License • Fire Instructor 1 cer-tification • Fire Officer 11 certification EMT certification • ICS 400 • Rank of lieutenant or higher • Pass NFP 1582 physical • Knowledge of apparatus op-erations • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regs, codes as state building code, state fire prevention code & regs and national fire preven-tion codes • Knowledge of municipal finance and personnel law, budgeting, grants, OSHA regulations • Willing to respond to a call 24/7 when able un-less adequate staffing is available • Ability to resolve conflicts by creating innovative team building programs • Comfortable with IMC CAD software and fire reporting softwareResumes can be emailed to: [email protected] on or before Decem-ber 31, 2019. A complete job descrip-tion is available at http://www.oakham-ma.gov. The Town of Oakham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TOWN OF WARREN WASTEWATER

TREATMENT PLANTASSISTANT CHIEF OPERATOR The Town of Warren Board of Sewer Commissioners is accepting Applica-tions for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Assistant Chief Operator. Salary is in accordance with the Town’s current wage classification plan.Applicants must possess a Massachu-setts Grade 5 Operators License and valid MA Driver’s license. Job descriptions and applications are available at the Warren Wastewater Treatment Plant, 2527 Main Street, West Warren, MA 01092 The position will remain open until filled.Warren is an EOE.

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FOR RENT2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHROOM apartment for rent in Hardwick. No pets. $950/ month. Available Jan 2020. Email: [email protected]: 413-427-6832

ALL REAL ESTATE advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not know-ingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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WARREN MODERN Studio, $650, with new kitchen, carpet and applianc-es. Free hot water. Beautiful rural set-ting with a mountain view. Located on 67. Please call (413)436-5301

WARREN NICE DE-LEADED 3 BR, includes stove, fridge and w/d hook=ups. 413-610-0338

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STORAGEATTENTION! SECURE STOR-AGE in the Center of Warren. Call to reserve your unit now. Great for boats, cars, ATV’s, motorcycles or small equipment. Call Mary (413)531-3722 for details.

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LAND COURTDEPARTMENT OF THE

TRIAL COURT COMPLAINT TO

FORECLOSE TAX LIEN[seal] No. 19TL001007

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and to

A l i c e E . S h a n n o n , deceased , former ly of M a n c h e s t e r , H a r t f o r d County, in the State of Connect icut ; Cynthia Doyon, deceased, former-ly of Windsor, Hartford County, in the State of C o n n e c t i c u t ; C o n r a d Shannon, now or former-ly of Brunswick, Glynn County, in the State of Georgia; Denise Laderoute, now or formerly of Windsor, Hartford County, in the State of Connecticut; Rosalind Levchuk, now or former-ly of Lunenburg, Essex County, in the State of Vermont; Colleen Williams, now or formerly of Enfield, Hartford County, in the State of Connecticut; Catherine Nelson, now or formerly of Bolton, Tolland County, in the State of Connecticut; or their heirs, devisees or legal representatives:

Whereas, a complaint has been presented to said Court by the Town of Holland, in the County of Hampden, and said Commonwealth, to fore-close all rights of redemp-tion from the tax lien pro-ceedings described in said complaint in and concerning a certain parcel of land sit-uate in said Holland, in the County of Hampden, and in said Commonwealth, bound-ed and described in said complaint as follows:

A parcel of land with any buildings thereon, approx-imately 18400 Square Feet located and known as 35 Leno RD. shown on the Town of Holland Assessors Records as Parcel Identifier 03-B-32 and being the p r e m i s e s r e c o r d e d i n book 3211 on page 216 in the Hampden Registry of Deeds. Assessed To Shannon Harold G. & Alice E.

If you desire to make any objection or defense to said complaint you or your attorney must file a written appearance and an answer, under oath, setting forth clearly and specifically your objections or defense to each part of said complaint, in the office of the Recorder of said Court in Boston (at the Courthouse located on Three Pemberton Square, Room 507 in Boston, MA 02108), on or before the twentieth day of January in the year two thousand and twenty.

Unless an appearance is so filed by or for you, your default will be recorded, the said complaint will be taken as confessed and you will be forever barred from con-testing said complaint or any judgment entered thereon.

And in addi t ion to the usual service of this notice as required by law, it is ordered that the fore-going citation be pub-lished forthwith once in the Journal Register a newspa-per published in Palmer.

Wi t n e s s , G O R D O N H. PIPER, Esquire, Chief

Just ice of said Court , this twenty-ninth day of November in the year two thousand and nineteen.

Attest with Seal of said Court.

Deborah J. PattersonRecorder

Plaintiff’s Attorney: Michael R. Siddall, Esq.,

Siddall & Siddall, P.C., Sovereign Bank Building1350 Main St., Suite 210,

Springfield, MA 01103-1628

(413) 732-360012/05/2019

TOWN OF WALESPUBLIC HEARINGIn accordance with the

Wetlands Protection Act, Chapter 131, Section 40, a public hearing will be held by the Wales Conservation Commission for the Notice of Intent filed by Green Hill Engineering for Tim Walsh & Maureen Fregeau for the repair of a septic system at 29 Stafford Road in Wales.

The hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Wales Senior Center, at 6:00 p.m.

Wales Conservation Commission

12/05/2019

LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE’S

SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in exe-

cution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mort-gage given by Michielle J. Hahn to Mor tgage Electronic Registrat ion Systems, Inc., as mortgag-ee, acting solely as nominee for United Shore Financial Services, LLC, dated June 30, 2012 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 19336, Page 36 (the “Mortgage”) of which mortgage LoanCare, LLC is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registrat ion Systems, Inc., as mortgag-ee, as nominee for United Shore Financial Services, LLC, its successors and assigns to Ditech Financial LLC dated August 10, 2017 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 21805, Page 533 and assignment from Ditech Financial LLC to LoanCare, LLC dated July 24, 2019 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22782, Page 485, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged prem-ises located at 5 Williams Lane, Holland, MA 01521 will be sold at a Public Auction at 2:00 PM on December 30, 2019, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Hampden, State of Massachusetts, and is described as follows:

The land In Holland, H a m p d e n C o u n t y , Massachusetts, with the buildings thereon, situ-ated on the Southerly side of Williams Road near the Easterly shore of Hamilton Reservoir, being Lot 17 on

Plan by Kenneth C. Herman, Engineer-Surveyor, dated July 24, 1957, revised to October 4, 1961 and filed with Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Book of Plans 82, Page 43, bound-ed as follows: Northerly by Williams Road in two courses 53.01 feet and 22.01 feet; Southeasterly By Lot 18 on said Plan, 85.65 feet; Southwesterly by a ten foot way, 71.69 feet; And Northwesterly by Lot 21 on said Plan, 34.56 feet. Subject to easements and restrictions record-ed with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 6238, Page 82 Together with the right to use said Lot 21 for access to said Hamilton Reservoir, and for bathing and boating purposes. For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16373, Page 354. The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to prece-dence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in pos-session.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offic-es of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mort-gagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typograph-ical error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

LoanCare, LLC Korde & Associates,

P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street

Suite 3102 Lowell, MA 01851

(978) 256-1500 Hahn, Michielle J.,

18-033302 12/05, 12/12, 12/19/2019

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE

OF REAL ESTATEPremises: 1274 Park

Street, Palmer, MA 01069By virtue and in exe-

cution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Jeffrey H. Landers and Kathleen A. Murphy to Mortgage Electronic Registrat ion Systems, Inc., as Mortgagee, as nominee for TD Bank, N.A., and now held by Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC, said mort-gage dated September 24, 2010 and recorded in the

Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18471, Page 273, said mortgage was assigned from Mortgage Electronic Registrat ion Systems, Inc. as nomi-nee for TD Bank, N.A. to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by assign-ment dated September 15, 2017 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 21859, Page 183; for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on January 9, 2020 at 1:00PM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:

Cer ta in rea l es ta te in the Depot Village of Palmer, Hampden County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at an iron pin in the ground in the east-erly line of Brainerd Street and at the southeast corner of land now or formerly of John Raczka, thence S. 65° 03’ E. along said last named land 130 feet to a stone bound in the ground at the northwest corner of land now or formerly of one Bernat; thence S. 24° 57’ W. along said land of Bernat 120 feet to a stone bound in the ground in the northerly line of Park Street; thence N. 65° 03’ W. along the north-erly line of said Park Street 130 feet to its intersection with the easterly line of Brainerd Street; thence N. 24° 57’ E. along said east-erly line of Brainerd Street 120 feet to the place of beginning.

Subject to restrictions set forth in an instru-ment dated June 23, 1948 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book 1945, Page 82 inso-far as the same may be in force and applicable. Subject to encumbrances and easements as set forth in an instrument dated July 2, 1946 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book 1829, Page 516 insofar as the same may be in force and appli-cable. Together with the right to travel over and upon Brainerd Street for all pur-poses and to connect and discharge sewage into the sewer line in Brainerd Street and also to connect and draw water from the water main laid in Brainerd Street.

Meaning and intending to describe and convey the same premises described in a deed from Cindy L. Keough, Executrix under the Will of Doris M. Booth aka Doris Marion Booth to MICHAEL F. KEOUGH and CINDY L. KEOUGH and RICHARD W. YEOMANS III and DONNA YEOMANS dated April 9, 2009 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book 17753, Page 6.

The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

For Mortgagor’s Title see deed dated August 23, 2010 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18471, Page 271.

TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described.

F I V E T H O U S A N D ($5,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check at the time and place of the sale by the purchas-er. The balance of the pur-chase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer’s or cashier’s check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale.

O t h e r t e r m s t o b e announced at the sale.

Brock & Scott, PLLC1080 Main Street, Suite 200

Pawtucket, RI 02860Attorney for Carrington

Mortgage Services, LLCPresent Holder of the

Mortgage401-217-8701

11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2019

(SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF

MASSACHUSETTSLAND COURT

DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT19 SM 005530

ORDER OF NOTICETO:Carlos A. Rodriguez and to all persons enti-

tled to the benefit of the Se rv i cemembers C iv i l Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 § 3901 (et seq)

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper

claiming to have an inter-est in a Mortgage covering real property in Palmer, n u m b e r e d 1 5 5 8 - 1 5 6 0 North Main Street, given by Carlos A. Rodriguez and Angel ica Roman to “MERS”, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., a separate corporation acting solely as nominee for “Lender”, Onewest Bank, FSB and its successors and assigns, dated October 4, 2013, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20071, Page 235, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a com-plaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status.

I f you now are , or recently have been, in the active military ser-vice of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the bene-fits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned prop-erty on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before January 6, 2020 or you may lose the opportuni-ty to challenge the foreclo-sure on the ground of non-compliance with the Act.

Witness, Gordon H. Piper, Chief Justice of this Court on November 19, 2019

Attest:Deborah J. Patterson

Recorder12/05/2019

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial CourtHampden Probate and

Family Court50 State Street

Springfield, MA 01103(413)748-7758

Docket No. HD18P0891EAEstate of:

Roger E Woods Date of Death: 04/14/2018

CITATION ON PETITION FOR

ORDER OF COMPLETE SETTLEMENT

A Petition for Order of Complete Settlement has been filed by Maria R Woods of Palmer MA requesting that the court enter a formal Decree of Complete Settlement includ-ing the allowance of a final account, a determination of heirs at law and other such relief as may be requested in the Petition.

IMPORTANT NOTICEYou have the right to

obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appear-ance and objection at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 12/30/2019.

This is NOT a hear-ing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceed-ing. If you fail to file a time-ly written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days ofthe return day, action may be taken without further notice to you.

W I T N E S S , H o n . Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of this Court.Date: November 29, 2019

Suzanne T. SeguinRegister of Probate

12/05/2019

LEGAL NOTICEMORTGAGEE’S SALE

OF REAL ESTATEBy virtue of and in

execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Carl R. Young and Jerome E. Wayson to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated November 30, 2004 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 14663, Page 132 (the “Mortgage”) of which mortgage U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2017-1 is the present hold-er by assignment from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dated February 11, 2014 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20412, Page 508; assignment from Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust II dated September 23, 2014 record-ed in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20436, Page 594; assign-ment f rom U.S. Bank National Association, as

Trustee for SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust II to USROF III Legal TitleTrust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated July 27, 2015 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20803, Page 539; assignment from USROF III Legal Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee to FV-I, Inc. in trust for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC dated September 19, 2016 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 21385, Page 319; assignment from FV-I, Inc. in trust for Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings LLC to Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capaci-ty but solely in its capaci-ty as Owner Trustee for WV 2017-1 Grantor Trust dated July 31, 2017 record-ed in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 21811, Page 53; assign-ment from Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capac-ity but solely in its capac-ity as Owner Trustee for WV 2017-1 Grantor Trust to WV 2017-1 Grantor Trust dated December 5, 2018 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22513, Page 449; assignment from WV 2017-1 Grantor Trust to Cascade Funding LP, Series 1 dated October 5, 2017 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22007, Page 317; ass ignment from Cascade Funding, LP, Series 1 to Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2017-1 dated October 5, 2017 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22007, Page 319 and confirmatory assignment from Cascade Funding, LP, Series 1 to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2017-1 dated April 3, 2019 recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 22612, Page 523, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged prem-ises located at 19 Flynt Avenue , Monson , MA 01057 will be sold at a Public Auction at 2:00 PM on December 20, 2019, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:

Certain real estate situ-ate in Monson, Hampden County, Massachusetts on the Easterly side of Flynt Avenue , bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a bound in the Easterly side of Flynt Avenue at the North corner of land formerly of W.N. Flynt, thence NORTHERLY along the Easterly side of Flynt Avenue about 75 feet to land former-ly of Joseph Piscatelli; thence EASTERLY along last named land about 129 feet to Stake and Stones at land of one bale; thence SOUTHERLY along last named land about 75 feet to land formerly of said Flynt; thence WESTERLY along

last named land aboput 129 feet to the point of begin-ning.

B E I N T H E S A M E PREMISES Conveyed to the Mortgagors herein by Deed of Brent Albert Purucker and Sally A. Purucker recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds just prior hereto.

For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 14663, Page 130.

The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer-tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offic-es of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mort-gagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typograph-ical error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. as Trustee for Cascade Funding Mortgage Trust 2017-1

Korde & Associates, P.C.900 Chelmsford Street

Suite 3102Lowell, MA 01851

(978) 256-1500Young, Carl R.,

17-03072611/28, 12/05, 12/12/2019

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CALENDARCommunity

Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial Court Hampden Probate and

Family Court50 State Street

Springfield, MA 01103(413)748-7758

Docket No. HD19A0099ADCITATION

G.L. c. 210, § 6In the matter of:

Jeismarie Ulbano Negron

To: a n y u n n a m e d o r

unknown parent and persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Children and Families of said Common wealth.

A Petition has been pre-sented to said court by:

Jose Angel Acevedo of Wales, MA

Jewelizabeth Negron of

Wales, MA requesting for leave to adopt said child and that the name of the child be changed to

Jeismarie Acevedo If you object to this

adoption you are entitled to the appointment of an attorney if you are an indi-gent person.

An indigent person is defined by SJC Rule 3:10. The definition includes but

is not limited to persons receiving TAFDC, EACDC, poverty related veteran’s benefits, Medicaid, and SSI. The Court will determine if you are indigent. Contact an Assistant Judicial Case Manager or Adoption Clerk of the Court on or beore the date listed below to obtain the necessary forms.

If you desire to object thereto, you or your attor-

ney must file a written appearance in said court at: Spring field on or before ten o’clock in the morning (10:00 a.m.) on: 12/20/2019

W I T N E S S , H o n . Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of this Court.Date: November 27, 2019

Suzanne T. SeguinRegister of Probate

12/05/2019

Public Notices

NOWINTERESTED IN QUILTING?The Quaboag Valley Quilters Guild

is looking for new members. The Guild meets on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays of the month at 1 p.m. in the basement of the Palmer Historical and Cultural Center, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers. The Guild is a no pressure group with varying degrees of ac-complishments, from novice to Big E “Best In Show” winners. The membership fee is $48 a year. For more information, contact Barbara Beaulieu at 267-4044 or Merry Mombourquette at 283-7577. Follow us on Facebook.

CHURCH CABOOSE THRIFT SHOP at Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer has bargains on cloth-ing, household items, linens, books, crafts and more. Come and see Fridays and Satur-days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 283-6958 for more information.

THE MONSON LIONS CLUB has a 20-foot x 20-foot tent for rent. The cost is $75 for a two-day event. The club will put it up and take it down. For more details, con-tact Curt at 413-668-6653.

DAY SPRING LODGE A.F. & A.M. located 14 Bliss St., Monson is making its hall available for rent for $75 for a variety of parties and functions. For reservations,, call Doug Battige at 413-267-5855 or 413-265-9398.

RESERVE YOUR CELEBRATION TENT now for your First Communion, bridal and baby showers, graduation par-ties, family reunions, birthday parties or any other kind of celebration you may have outdoors. The Palmer Lions Club has a tent for you, either 20-feet x 20-feet for $125 or 20-feet x 40-feet for $200. This includes setup and takedown in the Palmer area. Call Karen at 413-813-8445 to make a reserva-tion. You may need to leave a message and your call will be returned. The Palmer Lions Club tent rental fees go towards assistance for the people of Palmer, Bondsville, Three Rivers and Thorndike.

MONSON WOODWACKERS wood carving club will meet every Thursday at Memorial Hall, 198 Main St., Monson from 6-8 p.m. The club meets throughout the year. Membership is $10 for the year, payable in September. Anyone interested should call Barbara Mackintosh at 413-237-8303. There are many beginner projects and experienced teachers, as well, within the club.

STAINED GLASS MAKING CLASS will be held on Thursdays at the Holland Community Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Glass and tools are supplied. Take six classes for $48. Class sizes are limited and are open to all ages. For more informa-tion call Tom Baltazar at 508-245-2525.

PALMER SALVATION ARMY Ser-vice Extension Unit offers residents in Palmer and Brimfield emergency assistance on a periodic basis. The outreach coordina-tor will be located on the second floor of St. Paul’s Unitarian Universalist Church at 1060 Central St., Palmer. You must sched-ule an appointment by calling 413-221-8283 so you know what documentation to bring since those seeking assistance have to meet certain criteria and show proof of need. Please leave your name, number and the date you called. Phone messages are checked weekly, not daily.

MONSON SALVATION ARMY Ser-vice Extension Unit offers residents in Monson and bordering towns emergency assistance on a periodic basis including funds for fuel and utilities, food, clothing, diapers, furniture and prescriptions. Clients can meet the second Monday of each month (if that date falls on a holiday, it will be the following week) from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Monson Senior Center, 106 Main St., Monson. To schedule an appointment, call

267-4121 so you know what documentation to bring.

BOOKSTORE at the Unitarian Uni-versalist Parish of Monson at the corner of Lincoln and Main streets in Monson is open the first Friday of every month from 5:30-7:30 p.m., the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Books priced from 25 cents to $1 each: fiction, nonfiction, thrillers, horror, mystery, science fiction, how-to, classic literature, children’s books, romances, cookbooks, gardening books and more. All proceeds benefit the parish. Donations are accepted. Call Mary at 267-0033 for more information.

MARTHA’S TABLE STAFF at the Monson-Glendale United Methodist Church is supporting the Monson Open Pantry by providing a meal once a month to anyone who will bring a non-perishable food item. Staff have begun packing and de-livering the meals in cooperation with the Monson Senior Center. The meal is served at the church, 162 Main St., Monson on the third Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For more information call 267-3798.

SENIOR LUNCHEON. The Monson Council on Aging invites seniors over age 60 to its luncheon program every Monday – Friday at the Monson Senior Center, 106 Main St., Monson. Home cooked meals are always served at noon. The requested do-nation of $2.50 includes the entrée, bread, dessert and beverage. Menus are available in the COA newsletter. Luncheon reserva-tions must be made by 2:30 p.m. the day before you would like to come to lunch. For more info or van reservations, call 267-4121.

GAME NIGHT will be held at Top Floor Learning at the Palmer Public Library the second Tuesday of each month: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10 (2019) and Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 10 (2020) from 6-7:45 p.m. There is no fee or registration required, and attendants must be 16 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult. Games include Scrabble, Cribbage, Monopoly, Rummy, Chess, Checkers, Uno, Yahtzee, Bridge, Skipboo, Crazy 8’s, Hearts, Dominos, etc. Attendees may bring their own. For more information call 283-2329 or email [email protected].

MAKE A DONATION to the Monson Free Library in honor of a special person or family member, in the form of a book, DVD or CD, audio book or magazine subscrip-tion. The person will receive a letter inform-ing them of your gift. The cost of donations is $25 for a book, $20 for a CD or DVD, $100 for an audio book and $20 for a maga-zine subscription. For more information call 267-3866.

NOTICEThe Palmer Lions Club will no longer

be selling Christmas trees. They have a shortage of manpower.

FRIDAY, DEC 6, andDEC. 7, DEC. 8

TREE FEST The Palmer Historical and Cultural Center, at 2072 Main St., in Three Rivers, will hold its annual Christmas Tree Festival beginning on Friday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sun-day, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with more trees and wreaths for sale and new events for kids and musical entertainment. The event includes The Loved One tree, activities for kids and a variety of musical entertainment. They will also e collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Lions Club of Palmer. Entry is free, and all proceeds from tickets will benefit the PHCC.

SATURDAY, DEC. 7 CHRISTMAS DINNER AND CON-

CERT The Music Committee of the First Church of Monson, 5 High St., will hold its annual Christmas Dinner and Concert on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the church. The menu will include appetizers, a main entrée of chicken alfre-do, vegetables, salad, and dessert. Sarah the Fiddler will perform her Christmas program following the dinner. Tickets for the dinner and concert are $20 and may be obtained by calling Gail Pelletier at 413 267 4818. For those who just want to attend the concert, the ticket fee is $10.

THURSDAY, DEC. 12BRIMFIELD BELLS CONCERT The

Brimfield Bells cordially invites the pub-lic to attend their Chocolate & Peppermint Winter Handbell Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m., at the First Congrega-tional Church of Brimfield, 20 Main St. in Brimfield. There will be a reception featur-ing chocolate and peppermint following the concert. Free will donations are greatly ap-preciated.

SATURDAY, DEC. 14CHRISTMAS MARKET AND CON-

CERT The Second Congregational Church, at 1080 Pleasant St., in Palmer, will hold a Christmas market and concert on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy lo-cal vendors, the thrift shop, a bake sale and a free Christmas music sing- a- long with Donna Lee from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A luncheon will be available from noon to 1:30 p.m. Vendors can email [email protected].

NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY Bay-state Wing Auxiliary is sponsoring a day trip to New York City on Saturday, Dec. 14, departing Baystate Wing Hospital at 7 a.m. and leaving New York by 6 p.m. The cost is $60 per person and includes drivers tip. Spend the day doing as you please: Sightseeing, shopping, dining or seeing a Broadway show! Don’t delay, first come, first served. Proceeds go the new Emergen-cy Room and seven scholarships for local graduating seniors going into the medical field. For reservations, contact Cathie at 413- 283- 9315, cell 413- 355- 2003 or Bev at 413- 283- 9370.

SUNDAY, DEC. 15SANTA BREAKFAST – The Three

Rivers Fire Fighter’s Association Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting its third annual “Breakfast with Santa” on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 8 to 11 a.m., at the Three Rivers Fire Station, 50 Springfield St., in Three Rivers. Prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children 4 to 12, and children under 4 are free.

OPEN HOUSE at the Monson His-torical Society will hold its annual holiday open house at the historic Jacob Thompson House, at 7 Main St. in Monson. The public is welcome to come meet some of the soci-ety’s members and enjoy the museum as it will be decorated for the holiday season. We will conXnue to showcase the hired man’s quarters, which was recently refurbished.This adc room space was set aside for the caretaker of the property during the time that Jacob Thompson occupied the resi-dence. It may also have been used afterward to house students attending Monson Acad-emy School. The public is invited and it is free. Voluntary donations will be accepted and refreshments The Jacob Thompson House is in the process of beg placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

SUNDAY, DEC. 22CHRISTMAS CONCERT The Mon-

son-Glendale United Methodist Church, 162 Main St., in Monson, will present a free concert to celebrate the Christmas season on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m. The concert is free but there will be a free will offering. There will be a reception afterward.

SATURDAY, DEC. 28THE ROARING 2020, a New Year’s

Eve celebration will be held at Chez Josef (in the Tivoli Room) 176 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, on on Dec. 28, with a social hour from 6 to 7 p.m., with dinner to follow. There will be a champagne toast at 11:45 p.m Dancing and musical entertainment will be provided by Ritchie Mitnick and vo-calist Peter Annone from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The cost is $55 per person. Entree choices are prime rib of beef au jus, ap-ple and sage stuffed chicken breast, ma-ple-glazed salmon or eggplant rollatni, including hors d’oeuvres, Italian wedding soup, twice- baked potato, New England squash pudding, strawberry creme de men-the, coffee and tea. To make reservaXons please call Lore\a at 413- 592- 7350, Rusty at 860- 593- 7759, Stacy at 413- 593- 1172 or Jeanne at 413- 589- 0366.

ONGOINGCAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

Please join us at 6 p.m. every first Thursday of the month at Palmer Healthcare Center, 250 Shearer St. Palmer. Light refreshments will be served Contact Kate Martin at 413-283-8361 for more information.

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED - Who is Jesus? What did he achieve? How should we respond? “Christianity Explored” is a study which seeks to answer these ques-tions from the Gospel of Mark. The course involves seven weekly one-hour sessions using Bible study, related DVD viewing, and discussion of the pertinent passages. For more information contact Mal at 413-267-5025.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES at the Brim-field Senior Center, located in the First Congregational Church, 20 Main St., Brim-field include strength training classes on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-10 a.m.; Tai Chi on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9-10 a.m.; gentle arthritis and chair yoga combo classes on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.; bingo on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month-ly ($1 per card, 25 cents per game, cover-all price $10); There is a suggested donation of $2 for 55 and up and $3 for under 55. Lunch is served on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with reservations required by 11 a.m. on the pre-vious day. There is a $2 suggested donation. Plarning, crocheting and knitting is offered the first Friday of each month and massage with Vicki is offered the third Tuesday of the month from 9:15-11:15 a.m., by ap-pointment only. The cost is $5 for 10 min-utes and $15 for 20 minutes. For more in-formation call 413-245-7253.

KEEP HOMESTEAD MUSEUM at 35 Ely Road, Monson is open the first Sun-day of every month, to Dec. 12 from 1-3:30 p.m. There is an extensive button collec-tion, special exhibits, house museum, na-ture trails and special programs. The trails are open year-round (new maps are in the parking lot). The Phillips Sculpture Garden is also open year-round (handouts are in the

box on one of the signposts). The museum is air-conditioned in warm weather. There is no admission charge. For more information call 413-267-4137, email [email protected] or visit www.keephome-steadmuseum.org.

BAYSTATE WING AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP sells unique merchandise at reasonable prices. Gift shop hours are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with some weekend hours extended during the holidays. All proceeds benefit the Baystate Wing Hospital, a major part of the community, and provide scholarships to seniors graduating from local high schools. Call 413-370-8169 for more information.

MONSON DEMOCRATS WANTED by the Monson Democratic Town Commit-tee that holds meetings on the fourth Thurs-day of each month at the Polish American Citizens Club, 7 Bliss St., Monson at 7 p.m.

HAVE YOU HAD A BABY RECENT-LY? If you are living in the Palmer, Monson or surrounding communities and you have a newborn baby, call the Palmer Monson Family Network at 283-6246 to get your free canvas bag packing with information for you and practical goodies for your baby. The Family Network, a Collaborative for Educational Services program, is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.

PLAY & LEARN DROP-IN TIME is happening throughout the school year at the Palmer Monson Family Network on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10-11:30am. The free playgroup includes free play time, snack and circle time and is open to all families and caregivers and their chil-dren from 0-5 years old. All PMFN pro-grams are free. The PMFN is located at 4 Springfield St. in Three Rivers and is a program of the Collaborative of Education-al Services and receives funding from the Mass. Department of Early Education and Care. For more information call 283-6246.

INFANT AND TODDLER TIME at the Palmer Monson Family Network is available for families with little ones from 0-24 months of age. The free program hap-pens throughout the school year on Wednes-days from 9-10:30 a.m. and provides a fun environment for families and caregivers to connect with others with young children. Snack and circle time are included. Call 283-6246 for more information.

HOLLAND COMMUNITY CEN-TER, 40 Brimfield Holland, has announced the following recurring events: Stay Fit classes with Sharon on Mondays at 9:30 a.m., Dance Fit with Alice on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Low Impact Workout with Debbie Sichol on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Yoga with Sharon on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. and Tai Chi with David Masera every other Thurs-day at 10 a.m. For more information call 413-245-3163.

STORYTELLING WITH COLLEEN LOWE-SMITH at the Brimfield Senior Center, located in the First Congregational Church, 20 Main St., Brimfield, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. In this group, participants will reflect together on life experiences and practice the art of listening as well as telling. Celebrate one another’s unique stories, in-spire one another, create empathy, discover wisdom, and provoke one another to reflect more deeply on one’s own experiences, Par-ticipants are welcome to just listen or to tell a story. There is no cost for this program. Call 413-245-7253 for further information.

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WAGON & SLEIGH RIDES! Blue Star Working Horses offering wagon and sleigh rides at Silver Bell Farm on Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 305 Silver Street, Monson and at Oakholm Farm on Dec. 8, 14, 15 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. on 80 Lake Road, Brookfield.

December 3MONSON

BAMS CONCERT. St. Patrick’s Church, 22 Green St., Monson. Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. Brimfield Area Master Singers, a 24-voice chorus of singers from 9 area towns, led by Kiel Krommer, performs a winter concert of traditional and contemporary seasonal music. Free, though free will donations are welcome.

December 6THREE RIVERS

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH FESTIVAL. Palmer Historical and Cultural Center, 2072 Main St., Three Rivers. Friday, Dec. 6 from 5-9 p.m. The annual Christmas Tree Festival is back! With more trees and wreaths for raffle, and new events for kids and musical entertainment, this year’s festival is sure to delight. Here are some of the highlights: Tree and Wreath Raffle: $5 for ten tickets or $1 for one ticket; The “Loved One” Tree: Purchase a ceramic ornament to be hung on this special tree that is displayed every year. We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Lions Club of Palmer Toy Drive. For each toy donated you receive one tree festival raffle ticket! There will also be a variety of musical entertainment and activities for kids. Entry is free, all proceeds from tickets will benefit PHCC.

December 7PALMER

ALL ABOARD FOR A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION! You’re invited to Light Up Palmer on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3:30-6:30 p.m at Depot Street, corner of Main St. & Walnut St.. Fun for the whole family, ice sculpting, official Depot Light Up, music

and reading of the Polar Express by the conductor, caroling and much more. Free to public.

MONSON

SARAH THE FIDDLER CHRISTMAS CONCERT & DINNER. First Church of Monson, 5 High St., Monson. Saturday, Dec. 7. Dinner at 5 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Sarah the Fiddler will perform her Christmas program following a dinner of appetizers, chicken Alfredo, vegetables, salad, and dessert. The program is sponsored by the First Church Music Committee. Dinner and concert are $20/pp; concert only is $10. For tickets call Gail Pelletier 413-267-4818.

PALMER

FREE MOVIE FOR ALL. Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” starring Loretta Swit will be shown on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. Refreshments served. Come as you are – bring pillows and blankets to get cozy. Beth Zelazo, 413-283-3059.

PALMER

HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR. Palmer High School, 4105 Main St., Palmer on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Over 50 vendors, a Chinese raffle, baked goods and lots of holiday cheer. For information email [email protected]

PALMER

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA. Palmer High School, 4105 Main St., Palmer on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8-10 a.m.! Come have a pancake breakfast with Santa, there will be activities for the kids too. $5 per person, children under three are free. For information email [email protected]

December 8THREE RIVERS

SANTA ON THE COMMON. Hryniewicz Park., Springfield St., Three Rivers. Sunday, Dec. 8 from 4-6 p.m. Hosted by Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce. Children are invited to visit Santa at the park! Enjoy hot chocolate and donuts as well as other fun activities. Free event.

December 10PALMER

BAMS CONCERT. Second Congregational Church, 1080 Pleasant St., Palmer on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. Area Master Singers, a 24-voice chorus of singers from 9 area towns, led by Kiel Krommer, performs a winter concert of traditional and contemporary seasonal music. Free, though free will donations are welcome.

December 11PALMER

GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP. at Palmer Public Library at 1455 North Main Street, Palmer on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

December 13PALMER

FREE GIFT WRAPPING. Free gift wrapping services will be held at Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main St., Palmer on Friday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Let volunteers from the Teen Advisory Board give you a hand this holiday season. Bring in some of your non-fragile, reasonably sized gifts and

let TAB do the wrapping for you.

December 15MONSON

MONSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Jacob Thompson House, 7 Main St., Monson. Sunday, Dec. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Join members of the Monson Historical Society as the Thompson Museum will be decorated for the holiday season Come see the recently refurbished “Hired Man’s Quarters”. This attic room was set aside for the caretaker of the property. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public. Voluntary donations accepted.

December 21Bondsville

THE BONDSVILLE FIRE ASSOCIATION IS BRINGING SANTA TO TOWN on Saturday, December 21. Santa will deliver presents in a fire truck to your home. To book a visit, contact Santa’s Workshop at 413-284-2112 or email us at [email protected]. Please leave a message with the address you would like Santa to visit. Visits will be scheduled based on Santa’s quickest route around town. Visits are limited to the Town of Palmer and preference will be given to Bondsville residents. Santa’s elves will get back to you to confirm when Santa will make his arrival. Donations are appreciated to help cover costs. Checks can be made out to the Bondsville Fire Association.

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Holiday craft fair full of shoppersMONSON – If shoppers couldn’t find any holi-

day gifts or decorations at last weekend’s Monson Arts Council’s 41st annual Holiday Craft Fair, they weren’t looking hard enough.

The fair which featured dozens and dozens of hand-crafted items, was held on Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, with at least several hundred seen streaming into the four locations on Saturday morning.

The fair presented 70 artisans, crafters and non-profit organizations who offered a wide variety of items, but were all made with care. The crafters are located in four buildings in downtown Monson. Crafters are set up in Memorial Hall, the House of Art and the Universalist and Methodist churches.

All locations offer a wide variety of gifts, deco-rations and collectibles, including stained glass, bath products, books, candles, dry flowers, clothing, holiday decorations, jewelry, quilts, soft sculpture, hand-crafted greeting cards, pottery and much more.

The annual fair is a major fundraiser for the Mon-son Arts Council as well as several other nonprofit groups.

Luncheon was served in Memorial Hall, and the Universalist and Methodist churches.

A Girl Scout Carol Sing took place in front of Me-morial Hall at 4 p.m. on Saturday, which preceded San-ta’s arrival on a fire truck about a half hour later. Once he arrived, children could meet with him in the town’s Fire Station, where cocoa and cookies were served.

Memorial Hall was full of shoppers Saturday.Artist Ruth Sanderson signed books she has illustrated for a shopper Saturday in Memorial Hall. Her illustra-tions have graced many classic tales.

Bill Partello offered shoppers his wood working items, with a concentration on cutting boards.

Diane O’Connor offers holiday ornaments and decora-tions made from recycled materials. She also offered recycled bags made from feed sacks.

Plenty of shoppers spread through Memorial Hall to shop or browse Saturday.

Plenty of dried arrangements for the holiday were available.

Beeswax holiday ornaments offered by Valley View Acres, of Westfield, were delicate-looking decorations.

A vendor adjusts a wide array of handmade items with a variety of designs during the Holiday Craft Fair.

Kimberly Leclerc, of Kim’s Quilts, in Belchertown, had plenty of quilted items for shoppers Saturday.

Diana St. Denis, of Springfield, offered her creative luminaries to shoppers, which drew a lot of interest.Turley Publications staff photos by Eileen Kennedy

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