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Providence Ministries opensMother Mary's clothing store
HOLYOKE – TheMassachusetts Festival of theArts [MIFA], owners of theVictor y Theater on SuffolkStreet, received a $4,500National Trust for HistoricPreservation Grant which willcover the cost of removing andrestoring two murals that flankthe stage, currently projected at$9,000.
The grant is part of theCynthia Wood Mitchell Fund forHistoric Interiors. Over theyears, the murals, the work ofVincent Maragliotti, have suf-fered water and mold damage.
The works, installed in 1942after a fire damaged the theater,feature Mars and Lucifer inopposition to Liberty, Peace and
Justice, recognized symbols atthe time as America entered asecond world war.
"These funds provide the
foundation for important preser-vation work nationwide,” saidDavid Brown, executive vice-president of the National Trustfor Historic Preservation, in astatement. “The grants gotoward protecting the placesthat tell America’s story andthey often trigger other preserva-tion projects, further strengthen-ing efforts to protect our coun-tr y’s heritage and make ourcommunities more livable."
This year, the Mitchell Fundprovided $135,000 for similarprojects across the country, asthe money must be matchedeither through public or privatemeans.
Olivia Mausel, director of
Victory Theater awarded preservation grant for mural restorations
Turley Publications Photo byDennis P. Hohenberger
The best seat in the houseJeremy Slater, of Chicopee, giveshis son, Lucas, prime seating dur-ing Holyoke’s annual firework dis-play. Turn to page 10 for morephotos from the fun event.
Turley Publications Staff Photo by Kristin WillA view of one of Holyoke’s historic church steeples from the SouthHadley side of the canal.
HOLYOKE - On June 11,more than 150 people spreadout on the lawn of theWistariahurst Museum to enjoya performance by the HolyokeYouth Strings Program at theirSummer Garden Concert.
Performing an array of folk,classical and pop music, theevent brought together parents,friends and community mem-bers to celebrate the talent andhard work of the student per-formers.
The mission of the YouthString Program, which began asthe Children’s String Workshop
in 1991, is to build a strong andvibrant Holyoke by enriching thelives of its children through the
study of a stringed instrument.Currently, the program is serving
Youth Strings program builds strong leaders
Turley Publications Photo By Alex MorseMembers of the Summer Strings Program perform.
By Alex MorseTurley Publications
Correspondent
By Dennis P. HohenbergerTurley Publications
Correspondent
By Dennis P. HohenbergerTurley Publications
Correspondent
Turley Publications Photograph by Dennis P. Hohenberger/papercitybuzzOwners of the Victory Theater, the Mass. International Festival of theArts, received a $4,500 matching grant from the National Trust forHistoric Preservation to restore two murals in the theater.
See STRINGS, page 12
See MARY’S, page 9
See THEATER, page 9
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OngoingSUMMER PICK
UP FIELD HOCKEY.Wednesdays from 6-8at Holyoke High$5/person. HighSchool age and upwelcome. Ages 14+ are welcome to playside games. Field players and goalies arewelcome.
DOUBLE DELIGHT: “PIONEERWOMEN and WONDERLAND”. Twoconcurrent exhibits at Paper City ProjectSpace, 80 Race St., Holyoke (413-563-9750. Gallery Hours: Saturday & Sunday1-4 p.m. or by appointment. June 19through July 31. Special Performance at7:30 p.m. with K aren Dolmanisth,“Pioneer Woman in Wonderland”.
Saturday, July 10YOUTH WORKSHOP FOR BASICS
OF GARDENING. WistariahurstMuseum will host a youth workshop toteach the basics of gardening. Learn aboutplant types, planting seeds, using com-post and soil mix and more. $7 per youth.10 a.m.-12 p.m. Call to register, 322-5660.
PISTOL SAFETY COURSE REGIS-TRATION DEADLINE. Holyoke RevolverClub will hold a Basic Pistol safety CourseSaturday, July 17 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Hands on shooting experience teachingknowledge, skills and attitude necessaryfor owning and using a pistol safely.Course certificates will be awarded uponsuccessful completion of course.
Information available at www.holyokere-volverclub.com or call 539-9345.
LIFE AROUND THE LAKE. Saturday,July 10, 10:30 a.m.. Take a stroll aroundLake Bray to gaze at the wildflowers thatbloom nearby. We will use guides to iden-tify as many flowers as we can. Program isgeared towards the beginning naturalist.MEET AT LAKE BRAY. Mt. Tom StateReser vation is located on theHolyoke/Easthampton, MA. line withentrances on Routes 5 and 141. There is atwo dollar per car fee on weekends andholidays.
HIKE THE OLD FIRE ROAD TRAIL.Saturday, July 10, 1 p.m. This hike willtravel on the easy terrain of the Old FireRd. Trail. For two hours we will explorenature as we move at a moderate pace onthis seldom used trail. Bring water andbug spray. Mt. Tom State Reservation islocated on the Holyoke/Easthampton,MA. line with entrances on Rts. 5 and141. UNLESS NOTED ALL PROGRAMSSTART AT THE STONE HOUSE VISITORCENTER WHICH IS ABOUT 3 MILESFROM EITHER ENTRANCE. There is atwo dollar per car fee on weekends andholidays.
Sunday, July 11ROCKY’S RIDE FOR SHRINER’S
HOSPITAL July 11 with the TeamsterHorsemen Motorcycle Assoc. $20 perbike/$30 per couple. Non-riders $10 tojoin the party at Buttery Brook Park,South Hadley at 2 p.m.; kids under 12free. Raffles, music, food, face painting.Registration from 9-10:45 a.m. at Rocky’sSouth Hadley, 487 Newton St., 3-1/2
hour run with stops at Bub’s BQ,Crossroads and McCarthy’s. Run ends atButter y Brook Park. For informationemail: [email protected] July 25.
BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS. Sunday,July 11, 10:30 a.m. This one hour pro-gram will help beginners to learn thebasics of birding. We will use bird guides,lists and binoculars to learn about thelocal feathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom.Mt. Tom State Reservation is located onthe Holyoke/Easthampton, MA. line withentrances on Rts. 5 and 141. UNLESSNOTED ALL PROGRAMS START AT THESTONE HOUSE VISITOR CENTERWHICH IS ABOUT 3 MILES FROMEITHER ENTRANCE.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILYPROGRAM. Sunday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.This week’s program is titled “MAKING AWILDFLOWER IMPRESSION. Throughthe use of plaster and paint we will makea beautiful cast impression of a naturalwildflower which everyone gets to takehome. Mt. Tom State Reservation is locat-ed on the Holyoke/Easthampton, MA. linewith entrances on Rts. 5 and 141.UNLESS NOTED ALL PROGRAMSSTART AT THE STONE HOUSE VISITORCENTER WHICH IS ABOUT 3 MILESFROM EITHER ENTRANCE.
Monday, July 12 LEARN TO CONDUCT HISTORI-
CAL RESEARCH. Learn more about theWistariahurst Museum archives and con-ducting historical research. Sign up for anintroductory workshop at Wistariahurston Monday, July 12 from 5:30 to 6:30p.m. Call the museum at (413) 322-5660to register.
Friday, July 16-Sunday, July 18
CATFISH DERBY: American LegionUnited Forces Post # 351, Holyoke, willhold their 30th Annual Catfish Derby, oneof the biggest catfish tournaments in theNortheast. The event will begin on July 16at 7 p.m. and run through July 18 at 2p.m. $10 entry fee. No tickets will be soldafter 6 p.m. Friday, July 16. Locally ticketsare available at the American Legion Post351 or Action Marine, both in Holyoke,Granby Bait in Granby, Red Bridge inLudlow, Brunelle’s Marina in SouthHadley, B&G Hunters Pub in Chicopee.For more information about the Derbycontact Don Partyka at 533-7535 or [email protected].
CASEY KANE MEMORIAL TENNISTOURNAMENT. July, 16,17 & 18.Crosier Field Courts, 1914 NorthamptonSt., Holyoke. A & B levels, $10/personper division. Proceeds go to a scholarshipand Dana Farber cancer research. Singles:Friday night 5:30-8 p.m.; Doubles:Saturday 10 a.m.-noon; Mixed doubles:Sunday 10 a.m.-noon. You can play in onedivision or more. If you can't play or can'tmake it, please consider a donation or justcome by to show your support!
Saturday, July 17HIKE THE D.O.C. TRAIL. Saturday, 1
p.m. 2 hour hike on the moderately stren-uous D.O.C. Trail. The pace will be easyand will allow us to examine nature alongthe way. Bring water and bug spray. Mt.Tom State Reservation is located on theHolyoke/Easthampton, MA. line withentrances on Rts. 5 and 141. All programsstart at the Stone House Visitor Centerwhich is about 3 miles from eitherentrance. $2 parking fee on weekends.
Sunday, July 18FAMILY PICNIC. The Friends of the
Holyoke Council on Aging is sponsoring aFamily Picnic to benefit the new HolyokeSenior Center from noon to 6 p.m. on
Sunday, July 18 at the Summit ViewPavilion, Northampton Street. Music willbe provided by Leo Doherty. Activitiesinclude a Silent Auction, Balloon Pop,Face painting and games for children.Tickets for adults are $12. And children$6 under 3 years free. Tickets includemusic, food and fun for the whole family.For information call the Holyoke Councilon Aging 413-322-5625.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON FAMILYPROGRAM. Sunday, July 18, 1 p.m. atMt. Tom. “Nature Snacks from LocalPlants.” Everyone is invited to come pickblueberries and black berries for home-made muffins. There will also be a wideselection of natural plant teas and drinksfor all to try. Mt. Tom State Reservation islocated on the Holyoke/Easthampton,MA. line with entrances on Rts. 5 and141. All programs start at the StoneHouse Visitor Center which is about 3miles from either entrance. $2 parking feeon weekends.
Wednesday, July 21PLANT SWAP. Come to fun and
friendly plant swap on the grounds ofWistariahurst. Rain or shine (except heavyrain). Bring a $2 donation and any type oflabeled plant or plants, along with yourown chair, and let the fun begin.
Thursday, July 22LAUGH FOR NO REASON. Certified
laughter leader Trevor Smith will demon-strate how simple interactive games canimprove your health and well-being.Thursday, July 22 at 1 p.m. HolyokeCouncil on Aging, 310 Appleton St. $3charge. Purchase tickets at the COAOffice.
Saturday, July 24RUN FOR SALVADOR. 5k Race to be
held Saturday, July 24 at 9 a.m. WhitingReser voir in Holyoke. R ace benefitsEasthampton-based NUESTRO AHORA,INC., a 501(c)3 nonprofit which works tosupport the 1,000 youth living in some20 orphanages throughout El Salvador.Flat, fast course with a breakaway finish.Categories include High School,University, Open, Masters, Walking,Teams, Men's/Women's Divisions.$20/Individual and $100/Teams of 5-7Runners/Walkers. Post-Race Refreshmentsfor all. Register online at www.runforsal-vador.blogspot.com. (413) 535-6572.
Sunday, July 25REFRESHING SOUNDS OF SUM-
MER. No matter what your musicaltastes are, the Holyoke Civic Symphonyconcerts are both enjoyable and educa-tional. Join us at Wistariahurst Museumfor an entertaining mixture of exciting andaccessible music, along with fresh inter-pretations of familiar classics, played byseveral of the Holyoke Civic Symphony’soutstanding strings and woodwind musi-cians. Sunday, July 25 at 2 p.m.Admission $5.
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HOLYOKE – All activities take place at the multi-cultural Senior Center, 310 Appleton St., exceptSenior Swim which takes place at the HolyokeYMCA. Call the Y for summer hours, 534-5983. Forinformation on ongoing activities call Diane Murphyat 322-5625.
Monday, July 12: Ceramics 9 a.m.-1 p.m.;Arthritis Foundation Program 9:30 a.m.; Line Dance1 p.m.; Writing for Fun 1:30 p.m.; Senior Band 2-4p.m.
Tuesday, July 13: Osteo Class 9:30 a.m.Wednesday, July 14: Knitting 8:30-11 a.m.;
Ceramics 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Arthritis Program 9:30a.m.; Golden Senior Club 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 15: Osteo Class 9:30 a.m.; NOTAI CHI JULY/AUGUST; Reunion Social 1-3 p.m.;Chair Massage by appt.
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St., 1- 4p.m.Friday, July 16: St. Paul’s, 485 Appleton St., 8
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HOLYOKE – Last year, the Wistariahurst Museumbegan a capital campaign to raise $100,000 that wouldcover the cost of painting the exterior of the celebratedhouse. Through a series offundraisers, public and privatedonations, and collections cansset up at local businesses, theorganization reached their goalin April.
With the job now out tobid, the chipped and scratchyboards currently covering theformer Skinner Home on CabotStreet, will be soon coated in apleasing yellow, the home’soriginal color, according toMelissa Boisselle, the muse-um's director.
Chips that contained layersof old paint, which included abattleship gray, were analyzedto determine the home's origi-nal color. The newly renovatedcarriage house on the propertyreveals the museum's colorfulfuture.
“One our main goals hasbeen focusing on the preservation and restoration ofthe museum,” said Boisselle. “With that it's really rais-ing the visibility of this historic site in the communityand really making it shine in Holyoke.”
She wants Wistariahurst to be a historical, culturaland educational center for the city, as well as a touristdestination. She said the home's history, architectureand adjacent gardens attract visitors to the site. “We’ve
got fantastic things going on. We want people to recog-nize what happens here and come enjoy the things thatwe do,” she said.
Besides tours on the weekends, the museum regular-ly hosts music and dance recitals, plays, art shows andother cultural and community events.
Boisselle said the cost of the paint job depends onthe bids received and the state of the wood boards.“Once the project is underway, we're hoping it's goingto be a pretty clean project to work through,” she said.“We're just hoping we won't find any surprises that weneed to deal with as we're painting the house in termsof building conditions.”
By Dennis P. HohenbergerTurley Publications Correspondent
Wistariahurst readies forexterior renovation
Turley Publications Photo By Dennis P. HohenbergerThe Wistariahurst Museum awaits a fresh coat of paint.
HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Redevelopment Authorityis forming a citizen committee that will study the city'surban renewal plan.
Residents have until the end of next week to submit aone-paragraph letter explaining why they should beincluded on the 15-person committee.
Kathleen Anderson, the director of the city's econom-ic development office, said the citizen committee willinclude residents from inside the four census tracts ofChurchill, the downtown, flats, South Holyoke and thoseoutside of the neighborhoods.
Participants will lend their expertise to work throughthe details of the urban renewal plan and make recom-
mendations to the redevelopment authority. Authoritymembers will have final say before the plan is submittedto the state. A chapter in the plan will contain the recom-mendations from the committee.
“We've been getting a number of calls and letters,”said Anderson. “We're asking people for a request inwriting to the redevelopment authority and they will beultimate decision makers.” She said the committee, onceformed, will meet either in August or early Septemberand once a month thereafter.
The urban renewal plan, according to Anderson, willfocus on how to stabilize and improve the quality-of-lifefor residents in and out of the neighborhoods. “It really isa bottom-up plan looking at building by building, lot bylot of what we would like to see in those neighbor-
Volunteers needed for committeeon City's urban renewal plan
By Dennis P. HohenbergerTurley Publications Correspondent
See WISTARIAHURST, page 4
See CITY BEATS, page 4
See COMMITTEE, page 5
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WITARIAHURST, from page 3
The cost of the paint will not factor into the cost ofthe renovation, as the Sherwin Williams Companydonated the paint for the project. She described thecontribution by the company as generous.
A year ago, according to Boisselle, the museumbegan evaluating the exterior of the building, whichincluded the amount of paint needed to cover thehouse.
“Out of a great random meeting, this fantastic part-nership occurred with one of the representatives fromthe company,” she said.
Besides painting the exterior, students at Dean Techhave been restoring historical lanterns that onceadorned stone pillars. Once the painting is completed,the lamps will be reinstalled on the site. She said theiron fence around the property is also being restored.
Boisselle said the renovations will make the proper-ty more visible to those who drive or walk by daily,with the goal of increasing attendance at the museum.
CITY BEATS, from page 3
Memorial Tennis Tournament will be held July 16,17, 18 at the Crosier Field Courts in Holyoke.Tournament play will consist of round-robin playincluding A&B levels. Friday, July 16 includesmen’s and women’s singles, 5:30-8 p.m. Saturday,July 17 there are men’s and women’s doubles 10a.m.-noon. Sunday, July 81 includes mixed doublesfrom 10 a.m.-noon.
Register on site up to 15 minutes prior to start.The cost is $10 per person per division. Pleasebring a new can of tennis balls for play and t-shirtswill be available for sale. Proceeds go to a scholar-ship and Dana Farber Cancer Research.
Crosier Field Courts are located at 1914Northampton St., Holyoke.
For more information, please call the HolyokeParks & Recreation office, 322-5620.
Run for SalvadorHOLYOKE - “Run For Salvador” 5k Race to be
held Saturday, July 24 at 9:00AM at WhitingReser voir in Holyoke, MA. R ace benefitsEasthampton-based NUESTRO AHORA, INC., a501(c)3 nonprofit which works to support the1,000 youth living in some 20 orphanages through-out El Salvador. Breathtaking, Scenic Race CourseTrail Winds Through the Woods
Around the Large, Fresh Water WhitingReservoir, Perched Upon Mount Tom. Flat, FastCourse with a Breakaway Finish. Categories includeHigh School, University, Open, Masters, Walking,Teams, Men's/Women's Divisions. SPECTACULARPRIZES for TOP FINISHERS in ALL DIVISIONS.$20/Individual and $100/Teams of 5-7Runners/Walkers. Post-Race Refreshments for all.Register online by July 15 & receive a t-shirt.www.runforsalvador.blogspot.com. (413) 535-6572.
American LegionCatfish Derby
HOLYOKE – It’s Catfish Derby time! The 30thAnnual Catfish Derby, sponsored by the AmericanLegion Post 351, will be held July 16 at 7 p.m.through July 18 at 2 p.m.
Participants may fish anywhere on theConnecticut River or its’ tributaries. Fish must belegally caught and weighed in alive at the weigh instation Post 351, 50 Kolbe Dr, Holyoke.
Weigh in times are 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, July16, 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 17, and 6 a.m.-2p.m. Sunday, July 18. Anglers are encouraged to callthe derby hotline number at 552-6020 during thederby to get the weights of the current top 20 cat-fish.
Prize money and trophies awarded for adult(ages 15 and up) and junior (ages 14 and under)divisions.
Tickets are $10. T-shirts are $11, baseball hats$8. No tickets will be sold after 6 p.m. Friday, July16. Locally tickets are available at the American
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HOLYOKE - After 45 years oftreating pediatric patients in theHolyoke, South Hadley andGranby areas, Dr. Robert M.Abrams is retiring from HolyokePediatric Associates.
A Holyoke native, Abramsgrew up in Elmwood where hisfamily owned a three-acre farm.“My grandfather, MorrisHoffman, came here in 1900,”said Abrams. His parents wereSamuel and Ida Abrams.
A product of the localschools, Abrams attendedElmwood and Metcalf Schools and graduated fromHolyoke High School in 1950. Then, he attendedAmherst College where he majored in chemistry andbiology.
“I had scholarships to attend other colleges,” recalledAbrams, “But, Iwanted to play foot-ball at Amherst. Iwas a center andlinebacker and, inmy senior year, wewent undefeated.We even beat Brown,which was a majorfeat.”
After graduatingfrom Amherst in1954, Abramsattended BostonUniversity MedicalSchool. He earnedhis medical degree in1958 and attendedthe Children’sHospital ofWashington, DC forhis internship, fol-lowed by three years in the U.S. Air Force. “I was aphysician, but primarily a pediatrician, near Athens inGreece,” he said.
During his Washington internship, Abrams met theformer Frances Richin, who was teaching French there.“We met and were married in six weeks,” said Abrams.“Our first two children – Joshua and Samuel – were bornin Greece.” Frances Abrams, a graduate of New YorkUniversity and Middlebury College with degrees inLanguage, teaches French at Western New EnglandCollege.
Joshua Abrams lives in South Hadley with his wife,the former Helen Fantini, and their children, Jonah, Theoand Owen. He works for Alteris Solar Energy Co.Samuel, of New York, is a scholar-in-residence atColumbia University.
Annah Abrams is married to Martin November andthey live in Belmont with their three children, Lulu,Rachel and Charley. Annah is a child psychiatrist atMassachusetts General Hospital and an assistant profes-sor at Harvard Medical School. Her husband also is aphysician. Maury Abrams, a psychotherapist, and hiswife, Jen, live in Florence with their children, Eli andCole.
According to Abrams, his interest in pursuing a med-ical career originated from his sister, the late FrancesRadovsky, being a registered nurse at Holyoke Hospitaland his mother being a nurses’ aide. “Frances was agraduate of the Holyoke Hospital School of Nursing,”said Abrams.
In addition to Frances, Abrams has two other sisters,Lois Shwab, of Holyoke and Estelle Abrams of SouthHadley. “I was the baby of the family,” quipped Abrams,“and they spoiled me a lot.”
Of what prompted his decision to retire, Abrams said,“I had heart surgery last year and was advised to slowdown.” He first went into practice with Dr. Ralph Levin-Epstein in 1964. Levin-Epstein died in 2009.
After six years in pediatric practice with Levin-Epstein,Abrams said, “Wewent into partner-ship with doctorsHenr y Burkhardtand Roland Stebbinsand becameHolyoke PediatricAssociates. Thatwas in 1970 andour practice waslocated at 1767Northampton St.”
In addition to hispediatric practice,Abrams has beenthe physician for theHolyoke PublicSchools for 40years. He was amember of theHolyoke SchoolCommittee for two
years and a University of Massachusetts trustee for sevenyears. The doctor is board certified by the AmericanBoard of Pediatrics and is a member and Fellow of theAmerican Academy of Pediatrics. He has published sev-eral medical articles and also a children’s book, “Patchesand Lullabelle.”
In his retirement, Abrams said, “Our eight grandchil-dren will keep me busy. Plus, I love to read. I’m goingto remain the schools’ physician and I may make a cou-ple of house calls for patients who are home-bound. Inaddition, I play the cello in the Holyoke Civic Orchestra.I’ve been playing for 50 years, but I still can’t play. Mywife plays the piano and she’s so much better than me.”
Abrams was the guest of honor at a June 27 retire-ment party held outside the Holyoke Pediatric offices at150 Lower Westfield Road.
“It was a whole lot of fun,” said Abrams.
Local pediatrician retires aftermany years of serviceDr. Robert M. Abrams honored during retirement party
Turley Publications Submitted PhotoMayor Elaine Pluta speaks during Dr. Abrams’ retirement party.
By Daniel C. BoyleTurley Publications Correspondent
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hoods,” she said. “There's certain things that came outof the Vision Plan that will get incorporated in an urbanrenewal plan.”
Anderson said during last year's visioning sessions,which were held throughout the city, residents wantedtwenty four-seven uses of downtown, such as restaurantsand places for entertainment.
She added that the sessions explored the need formore home ownership in those areas, as once a person
or family experienced some economic success, theymoved out of the neighborhoods.
The flats, said Anderson, have no grocery stores forresidents, who must rely on the poorly supplied cornerstores for food and other necessities. “Those are the kindof things that you look at in a neighborhood and thoseare the kind of things that will help stabilize a neighbor-hood and will be in the future urban renewal plan,” shesaid.
Anderson believes a citizen committee “sharpens thevision” and fosters different approaches in developing aurban renewal plan for the city. “I think getting a lot ofdifferent ideas around the table is good,” she said.
Once the urban renewal plan is approved locally, TheMassachusetts Department of Housing and CommunityDevelopment will received the plan by February of nextyear. Residents interested in the committee should sendtheir letters to the Office of Planning and Development,One Court Plaza, Holyoke, MA 01040 or [email protected]
CITY BEATS, from page 4
Legion Post 351 or Action Marine, both in Holyoke,Granby Bait in Granby, Red Bridge in Ludlow,Brunelle’s Marina in South Hadley, B&G HuntersPub in Chicopee.
For more information about the Derby contactDon Partyka at 533-7535 or email [email protected].
Seniors host Foxwoods tripHOLYOKE – Holyoke Golden Seniors are having
a trip to Foxwoods on Tuesday, July 27. The cost is$21. Come join the fun! Call Jane Masse for reserva-tions at 536-6470.
Local talent soughtHOLYOKE – Holy Cross Parish, Holyoke will
host another “Tea For Two Talent Show” on Sunday,August 15 at 5 p.m. Individuals or groups with tal-ents of all kinds are invited to call Music Director,Robert J. Ezold at 536-7900 before August 9, tomake arrangements to perform. Talented baker arealso invited to call to enter our dessert buffet!
It really is a bottom-up planlooking at building by building,
lot by lot of what we would like tosee in those neighborhoods. ”“
-Kathleen Anderson
HOLYOKE - Applications are being accepted for theRun for Salvador, a five-mile fundraising run/walk to bene-fit Nuestro Ahora, Inc., a local non-profit organizationwhich benefits more than 1,000 youngsters in 20 orphan-ages throughout El Salvador.
The event will take place on July 24 starting at 9 a.m. atthe Whiting Reservoir access off Route 5, commonlyknown as the Mountain Park Access Road.
Nuestro Ahora, Inc., established in 2006 by Vickie L.Cavanaugh of Easthampton, is "dedicated to supportingorphanage youth by meeting their basic needs – food,shelter, clothing, medical attention – while equippingthem with the educational opportunities that will allowthem to become leaders intheir communities and in ourworld," according to thegroup’s website. Cavanaughsaid about 98 percent ofNuestro Ahora's funds go backto the students.
“The Run for Salvador was my idea and that of myfriend and Holyoke Catholic High School [HCHS] mentor,Lori A. Martinez-Rukakoski,” said Cavanaugh. “Together,we have made this dream a reality.
Rachael T. Wolff, intern and race director, said, “I initial-ly decided to pursue this project through a school require-ment. After learning about Ms. Vickie Cavanaugh in reli-gion class as well as hearing her speak at a school assemblylast winter, something sparked within me. I definitelywanted to help this cause and to learn about the students.
Cavanaugh said she has a soft spot for community serv-ice. She credits this to 12 years of participation in GirlScouts and a Maryknoll mission trip to Tanzania, Africa lastJuly.
“The race idea was a perfect project because of my pas-sion for running,” she said. Cavanaugh has run on HCHStrack and cross-country teams, and she plans to keep run-ning later in the fall at American University in Washington,D.C.
“It really is beautiful how everything finally is cominginto place,” continued Cavanaugh. “Although we havehad our ‘ups’ and ‘downs,’ it is empowering to live by thewords of Mother Teresa - ‘You cannot do great things, onlysmall things with great love,” she said.
Cavanaugh said this project has been a learning experi-ence, teaching her “ patience, flexibility and trust.“Through the relationships over the next couple of weeks,I am sure I will learn more, especially about our communi-ty and our relationship to a global one,” she added.
Wolff hopes the event will draw 250 participants at theleast.
“This will be a good opportunity for teammates to gettogether and have fun during pre-season training,” saidWolff. “The scenic course winds through the woodsaround a large, freshwater reservoir that is home to the
Holyoke Catholic crosscountry teams. Also, ithas a lot of histor ybecause of the countlessraces, including theHolyoke Marathon, that
are run there,” she said.Categories in which to participate include teams, high
school, open, masters and walking. Prizes will be awardedto those who finish at the top of category.
Multiple area businesses and towns are supporting thisevent. “We would appreciate any donations-in-kind or anyrefreshments right up to race time,” said Cavanaugh.
Individual registration is $20 and, if registered by July15, it includes a race day t-shirt. If a team registers with fiveto seven runners, the cost is $100. Registration is online athttps://www.raceit.com/register/groups/default.aspx?new-group=true&event=1745, or it can be found onwww.raceit.com by searching "Run for Salvador."
For more information, please see the race website,www.runforsalvador.blogspot.com, the event Facebookpage and the organization's page,www.nuestorahora.blogspot.com.
More information is available from Cavanaugh at 413-535-6572.
“It is never too late to make a difference,” said Wolff.
Run for Salvador seeking supportersBy Daniel C. Boyle
Turley Publications Correspondent
It is never too late to make a difference. ”“ Rachael T. Wolff.
Resident named to Dean’s Listat Fitchburg State College
FITCHBURG - Jameson R. S. Kebba of Holyoke wasnamed to the Dean’s List at Fitchburg State College forthe spring semester.
Local Student Graduates fromUMass Lowell
Andrew B. Kot, of Holyoke, has graduated fromUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell.
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For many observers of the FIFAWorld Cup games, the names of theSouth African communities hosting thesoccer competitions most likely wereforeign to them – with some possibleexceptions. Most may recognizeJohannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria andDurban. The unknowns would be PortElizabeth, Rustenburg, Bloemfontein,Nelspruit and Polokwane. For Angelaand me, every one of them is familiar.
Our first trip to South Africa was inMarch 1988. An article I wrote for theMarch – April 1987 issue of theHarvard Business Review had beenread by Hendrik (Hennie) Stroh, grouppersonnel director for Consol Limited,one of South Africa’s largest businesses.Immediately, he seized on the potentialthe 100 Club – an employee motiva-tional program I created – could havefor his employees. His board foresawthe emergence of South Africa onto theworld’s marketplace and they wantedConsol to be ready for the competition.One key was integration of the workforce and one tool was recognizingemployees for their hard work.
In 1988, the route to South Africawas via London. Once in London, wehad a 12-hour layover before headingto Nairobi and then on to Jan SmutsInternational Airport in Johannesburg.(In 2006, it became O.R. TamboInternational, named after OliverTambo, former president of the AfricanNational Congress.) Then, U.S. influ-ence was evident even though our gov-ernment’s direct involvement, techni-cally, had been absent for several years.Everywhere, the signs were evident –Coca Cola, Kentucky Fried Chicken,Pepsi, Goodyear Tires and so forth.They had television only a couple ofhours each day and the news alternatedbetween being in Afrikaans andEnglish. The unemployment rate wasabout 50 percent, just about matching
the percentage of children whodropped out of school. AIDS wasprevalent, with some estimating thatthe country would lose an entire gener-ation to that epidemic.
Street violence was out of hand,mainly involving “taxi wars” betweenmembers of the Xhosa tribe and thosewho were Zulu. (Nelson Mandela isXhosa.) The “taxi wars” were bloodybattles over who got to drive black citi-zens anywhere they wanted to go.Their vehicles were like vans outfittedto seat nine to 12 persons and oftencramming in as many as 20. Fatalcrashes and bombings were a regularoccurrence. Fewer than five percentthe black population possessed a dri-ver’s license. The white populationwas outnumbered by about 12 to 1.
Our hosts, Hennie Stroh and hiswife, Marie, are white and their primarylanguage is Afrikaans. They live inBenoni, a suburb of Johannesburg.When we weren’t traveling to Consolbusiness units outside ofJohannesburg, we stayed in a hotellocated in Hillbrow, an inner city resi-dential neighborhood of Johannesburg.There, we had the opportunity to speakwith the people who were most affect-ed by the international sanctionsimposed on South Africa. Many ofthose with whom we spoke wereunemployed, seeking work on a day-to-day basis. All of those reported losingtheir job when U.S. and other countriesforced their businesses to withdraw
from South Africa.Mostly, the consensus was that the
white South Africans had benefitedfrom the sanctions. They were able tobuy foreign businesses for five to 10percent of their value, then reducewages and eliminate fringe benefits.And, even though the businesses wererestricted in international trade, theystill reaped high profits, in many cases,by greatly reducing the work force.
Consol was one exception. Theymaintained their employment baseand, under Stroh’s leadership, voluntar-ily integrated jobs so black employeeswould have equal opportunities. Inaddition, they opened apprenticeshipsto black employees and enrolled themin language programs to increase theirskills.
Including 1988, we have been toSouth Africa nine times. We have trav-eled throughout the country includingall of the World Cup host communi-ties. The South African people alwayshave been friendly and encouraged ourreturn. It has been interesting to followthe country’s progress since the abol-ishment of apartheid. Consideringhow few U.S. and European companiesreturned to South Africa, securing theWorld Cup games was a major achieve-ment for that country and its citizens.One sad note was the death of NelsonMandela’s 13-year-old great-grand-daughter, Zenani, who was killed in acar crash after attending a tournament-eve concert in Soweto.
Given our experiences in SouthAfrica, we are anxious to make a returntrip. One added incentive is the rand –U.S. dollar exchange rate. At this writ-ing, it was seven rand for one dollar.That is the equivalent of getting a 20 to25 percent discount on just abouteverything. South Africa may be thelast destination in the world where thedollar is still strong.
Opinion CommentaryEditorial
Holyoke mustbecome a‘Clean City’The Issue: Trash and litter is a constant problem in mostcommunitiesOur Response: Turning Holyoke into a “Clean City”requires teamwork
It is laudable that a variety of city officials and commu-nity groups are focused on Mayor Elaine A. Pluta’s“Clean City Initiative.” Among those involved are the
Dept. of Public Works, the Hampden County Sheriff’sDept. and United Water. In addition, assistance is beingsought from local residents.
While a crew from the Sheriff’s Dept. concentrates onvacant city properties, litter clean-ups in Wards 1 and 2and trimming and maintenance along Canal Street, theDPW uses a litter vacuum to clean the downtown andbusiness district.
Rory Casey, the citizen representative on the mayor’scommittee, is trying to elicit assistance from residents soclean-ups can be organized on a street-by-street andward-by-ward basis. “At the end of the day, that’s whatwe really need to have,” said Casey.
Fortunately, there is a model that can be followed.For some time, Ward 4 residents Daphne Board and herhusband, Stan Geddes, have been organizing weekly“Trash Bashes” in their neighborhood. On their own,they encourage friends and other interested parties tojoin in the clean-ups that include roads, tree belts, alleysand anywhere else they spot litter and trash.
Frankly, it is residents like Casey, Board and Geddesand others who mirror their actions that will determinethe fate of this initiative. It is time for everyone to pitchin and do their part.
Daniel C. Boyle
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Holyoke Sun, Wistariahurst Museum seeking topic ideas for new seriesThis summer, the Holyoke Sun will be collaborating with
the Wistariahurst Museum to bring to our readers a seriesof features chronicling Holyoke’s history. City HistorianPenni Martorell will delve into Holyoke’s past to pen pieceson distinguished landmarks, events and interesting people,complete with photos from museum archives.
Together, we are polling Holyoke residents about whatpieces of Holyoke’s history they would want to read. Haveyou always wondered what happened to Mountain Park’s
amusement rides? When the dinosaur tracks on Route 5were discovered? Do you want to know more about thecity’s historic mills?
Help us compile a list of topics about which to feature.Call the Wistariahurst Museum at (413) 322-5660 or theHolyoke Sun at (413) 536-5333. E-mail WistariahurstMuseum Director Melissa Boisselle [email protected] or Holyoke Sun EditorKristin Will at [email protected].
World Cup brings backSouth African memories
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Holyoke Resident MaryElizabeth Bryda ReceivesDean's List Honors fromSeton Hall University
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Holyoke residentMary Elizabeth Bryda made the Spring 2010Dean's List for the College of Arts and Sciencesat Seton Hall University.
Springfield College graduates local students
SPRINGFIELD - The following area residentswere awarded degrees by Springfield College forstudies completed in May 2010.
James Brunault, of Holyoke, Mass., master ofeducation degree in rehabilitation counselingand services.
Kristi DeRoy, of Holyoke, master of socialwork degree in social work.
Ann Greaney, of Holyoke, bachelor of sciencedegree in youth development.
James Hart, of Holyoke, bachelor of sciencedegree in human services.
Sarah LeVierge, of Holyoke, bachelor of sci-ence degree in art therapy.
Maureen McEvady, of Holyoke, master ofsocial work degree in social work.
Kyle Robert, of Holyoke, bachelor of sciencedegree in health studies.
Luis Santiago, of Holyoke, bachelor of sciencedegree in psychology.
Allison Skwirz, of Holyoke, master of educa-tion degree in education.
Mary-Laura Whelihan, of Holyoke, master ofscience degree in physician assistant.
Armed services newsAir Force Airman Najee R. Holland graduated
from basic military training at Lackland Air ForceBase, San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in militarydiscipline and studies, Air Force core values,physical fitness, and basic warfare principles andskills.
He is the son of Linda Holland of Beech St.,Holyoke, and Jerome
Holland of Ledgewood Heights, Brattleboro,VT.
Holland is a 2009 graduate of Greenfield HighSchool, Mass.
Army Reserve Pvt. Anthony H. Santiago hasgraduated from basic combat training at FortJackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldierstudied the Army mission, history, tradition andcore va lues, physica l f i tness , and receivedinstruction and practice in basic combat skills,military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonettraining, drill and ceremony, marching, riflemarksmanship, armed and unarmed combat,map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, mili-tary justice system, basic first aid, foot marches,and field training exercises.
He is the brother of Jose Santiago and son ofMarta Valentin, both of Gerard Way, Holyoke.
Santiago is a 2005 graduate of Holyoke HighSchool.
July is wildflower month at Mt. TomHOLYOKE - These programs are sponsored by the
Department of Conservation and Recreation and arefree and open to the public. For more informationplease call 534-1186. Mt. Tom State Reservation islocated on the Holyoke/Easthampton, MA. line withentrances on Rts. 5 and 141. UNLESS NOTED ALLPROGRAMS START AT THE STONE HOUSE VISITORCENTER WHICH IS ABOUT 3 MILES FROM EITHERENTRANCE. There is a two dollar per car fee on week-ends and holiday
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 10:30 a.m. LIFE AROUNDTHE LAKE. We will take a stroll around Lake Bray togaze at the wildflowers that bloom nearby. We will useguides to identify as many flowers as we can. Program isgeared towards the beginning naturalist. MEET ATLAKE BRAY.
SATURDAY, JULY 10, 1:00 p.m. HIKE THE OLDFIRE ROAD TRAIL. This hike will travel on the easy ter-rain of the Old Fire Rd. Trail. For two hours we willexplore nature as we move at a moderate pace on thisseldom used trail. Bring water and bug spray.
SUNDAY, JULY 11, 10:30 a.m. BIRDING FORBEGINNERS. This one hour program will help begin-ners to learn the basics of birding. We will use birdguides, lists and binoculars to learn about the localfeathered inhabitants of Mt. Tom.
SUNDAY, JULY 11, 1:00 p.m. SUNDAY AFTER-
NOON FAMILY PROGRAM. This week’s program istitled “MAKING A WILDFLOWER IMPRESSION.Through the use of plaster and paint we will make abeautiful cast impression of a natural wildflower whicheveryone gets to take home.
MONDAY, JULY 12, 1:00 p.m. SENIOR HIKE. Ourpopular hike for people age 55 and up returns againthis year. This one hour hike will travel on easy trails ata slow pace while we take a closer look at nature. Bringwater and bug spray.
MONDAY, JULY 12, 2:30 p.m. TEATIME AT TOM.Once again everyone is invited to enjoy nature outsidethe visitor center with a free cup of tea and cookies. Thediscussion will focus on nature and the wonders of Mt.Tom.
TUESDAY, JULY 13, 10:30 a.m. JUNIOR RANGERPROGRAM/ NATURE KIDS. Children ages 5-6 can earna Jr. Ranger patch and certificate by attending three outof the four sessions offered in July on Tuesday morn-ings. Through games, crafts and exploration childrenwill learn about nature.
TUESDAY JULY 13, 1:30 p.m. THE EXPLORERSCLUB. Children ages 10-13 can learn more aboutnature as we hike the trail system here at Mt. Tom. Thehikes and habitat explorations will last between 1-2hours and will take place for 8 weeks on Tuesday after-noons in July and August.
Open House at Springfield VA ClinicNorthampton -
The Department ofVeterans Affairs (VA)S p r i n g f i e l dOutpatient Clinicwill hold an OpenHouse on Saturday,July 10, 9 a.m. to 12Noon. This is anopportunity to meetthe staff and tour thefacility. The public isinvited to attend,especially Veteranswho are not enrolledfor VA healthcarebut would like tolearn more about eli-gibility and servicesoffered.
Introduction todragonflies
EASTHAMPTON - Join us at ArcadiaWildlife Sanctuary in Easthampton for“Introduction to Dragonflies,” a two-ses-sion indoor/outdoor introduction to thedragonfly and damselfly families of ourarea. An evening slide show will go overfield marks, identification techniques,resources available, and proper use of anet. Outdoors you will have the opportu-nity to learn the field marks in hand,perched, or on the wing. The programwill be led by naturalist Daniel Schell. Itwill take place on Thursday, July 15, from7-9 p.m., and Saturday, July 17, from 10a.m.-1 p.m. Fee is $15 for Mass Audubonmembers and $25 for nonmembers.Preregistration is required. Please contactMass Audubon’s Connecticut River ValleySanctuaries at 413-584-3009 ext. 812 [email protected].
FRAMINGHAM, MA - During this year’s AtlanticHurricane Season (June 1st - November 30th), theMassachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)urges homeown-ers to protect theirproperty fromstrong winds,damaging rains,and flooding thathurricanes or trop-ical storms canbring to NewEngland.
“There are sev-eral steps whichwe can all take tohelp make ourhomes and prop-erty more stormresistant,” said MEMA Acting Director Kurt Schwartz.“Early planning and preparation can be the key to yoursafety.”
Here are some examples of how to protect your prop-erty:• Learn the particular hurricane risks for your area. Find
out if your home is subject to storm surge or inlandflooding by contacting your local EmergencyManagement Director.
• Make a record of your personal property. Keep anitemized list of your furniture, clothing and valuablesto assist adjusters in case of a claim. Back it up withphotographs or video.
• Protect your insurance policies and other importantdocuments in a secure place like a safe deposit box ora watertight box. Many people back up importantdocuments online.
• Keep trees and shrubber y around your hometrimmed. Remove diseased or damaged tree limbsthat could be blown down, causing damage, during astorm.
• Make sure storage sheds, children’s playhouses orother outbuildings are securely anchored, either to apermanent foundation or with straps and groundanchors.
• Make temporary plywood covers to protect windowsand sliding doors. Drill holes for screws or lag bolts ineach cover and around each window. To save time,use a numbering or lettering system that shows whichcover goes with which window. Store the mounting
MEMA offers tips to protect yourhome from hurricanes
Information will be available on services provided, including:• Hearing aids/Audiology and Eye
glasses/Optometry• MOVE (exercise/weight control program)• Women Veterans Program• Primary & Specialty Care• Mental Health Services• Home Based Primary Care• Homeless Program• Programs for Veterans of Operation
Enduring Freedom & Operation IraqiFreedom Blood Pressure Checks will also be offeredThe Springfield VA Outpatient Clinic is
located at 25 Bond Street, Springfield, MA01104. The Springfield Clinic and its parentfacility, the Northampton VA Medical Centerin Leeds, serve the Veterans of Western MAand Northern CT.
Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen’s 8thannual Golf Benefit now has sixfamous supporters – the “Miracle onthe Hudson” six flight survivors fromChicopee.
On August 18, the group willcome together to support Lorraine’sduring the Golf Tournament, andgolf with foursomes to help increasedonations to the Soup Kitchen.
Jorge Morgado, one of the organ-izers and a flight survivor, said “Wehad a Miracle landing on theHudson River safely in our plan, but“Miracles” need to occur every dayat Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen. That is
why we are organizing and support-ing this very important golf tourna-ment”.
In an effort to help continue the"Miracle on Meadow Street", you willfind several opportunities on howyou can become involved in the 8thAnnual Benefit Golf Tournament forLorraine’s. Including an opportunityto personally Golf with the six sur-vivors of the "Miracle on theHudson" and learn firsthand abouttheir amazing story that is now avail-able only in bookstores.
About the Golf Tournament:The tournament begins with
Shotgun start at 9 a.m., and will beheld at two locations: WestoverCountr y Club and ChicopeeCountr y Club. $100 per personincludes lunch, dinner, golf, cart,greens fees, commemorate golf shirtplus one drink. $30 dinner only.Foursomes and Mulligan’s available.Contests: Men and women divisions.
Please contact Jerry Roy at 413-478-0915 for signup information ore-mail [email protected]
Dinner banquet begins at 4 p.m.,K of C, Granby Rd., Chicopee.
All proceeds benefit Lorraine’sSoup Kitchen and Pantry.
Things heat up at Art CenterHOLYOKE - Because of the
greater Holyoke community responseto its regular summer classes, theHolyoke Creative Arts Center, locat-ed at 400 South Elm St., Holyoke, isable to offer the following five spe-cialty workshops at incredibly afford-able prices: Let's Talk Tango;Introduction to Pattern Making PartI; Introduction to Pattern MakingPart II; Quilt 'Til You Wilt; and NunoRibbon Felt Scarf.
Instructor Sue Bennett will offerIntroduction to Pattern Making Part Ion July 17 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Aspiring designers as well as the per-son who wants to create somethingspecial and wearable is strongly
encouraged to take part in this work-shop. Ms. Bennett will follow up onthis workshop by offeringIntroduction to Pattern Making PartII on July 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.where participants will learn toembellish their pattern making skills.
Instructor Marsha Malloy willoffer a Quilt 'Til You Wilt workshopon July 24 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoythe camaraderie that only a day ledby Marsha and friends can bring. Apot luck lunch will also be shared byall.
Instructor Nancy Dorian will offera Nuno Ribbon Felt Scarf workshopon July 24 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Forthose of us who don't know the dif-
ference between Nuno ScarfTechniques and the New York StockExchange, be prepared to be mes-merized by learning the magic oftransforming layers of silk, wool rov-ing, ribbon and novelty yarns intogorgeous flowing fabrics.
Although the Let's Talk Tangoworkshop will be held in Chicopeeon July 23 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. atthe Jitterbugs School of SocialDance, the heat will be felt all theway to the Holyoke Creative ArtsCenter.
For additional information, callthe Center at (413) 532-0465 or visitour website at www.holyokecac.org.
screws or lag bolts with the covers in a place wherethey are readily accessible. Note: Taping of windowsdoes not prevent them from breaking.
• Make a list of outdoor items to bring inside in case ofa storm, such as lawn furniture, trash barrels, hangingplants, toys and awnings. A list will help you morequickly identify anything that can be broken orpicked up by strong winds and used as a missile.
• Learn where gas pilots and water mains are locatedand how to safely shut off all utilities.
• Lock doors and windows to ensure that they areclosed tight to help protect against strong winds andrain.
• Buy Flood Insurance. Unlike damage from hurricanewinds, water damage from coastal or inland flooding isnot covered by homeowners insurance. Contact yourlocal insurance agent or contact the National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP) athttp://www.floodsmart.gov/ or call (888) 379-9531.
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency(MEMA) is the state agency responsible for coordinating fed-eral, state, local, voluntary and private resources during emer-gencies and disasters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.MEMA provides leadership to: develop plans for effectiveresponse to all hazards, disasters or threats; train emergencypersonnel to protect the public; provide information to the citi-zenry; and assist individuals, families, businesses and com-munities to mitigate against, prepare for, and respond to andrecover from emergencies, both natural and man made. Foradditional information about MEMA and HurricanePreparedness, go to www.mass.gov/mema.
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HURRICANE, from page 7
WESTON, MA – Local cyclists are invited to maketheir miles more meaningful by participating in theAmerican Cancer Society’s second annual BicyclesBattling Cancer event on Sunday, July 25. The eventallows participants the opportunity to get fit, have fun,and make a difference, all while reducing their cancerrisk.
The 75-mile ride takes beginner and veteran cyclistsalike through scenic back roads from Worcester toBoston. The first twenty miles of the route takes ridersfrom Worcester through Oxford, Millbury, Sutton, andNorthbridge, and then north to the half way point inHopkinton. The second half of the route takes ridersthrough towns such as Medway, Millis, Medfield, Dover,and through Needham to Newton with the finish inChestnut Hill.
Riders can participate individually or as a team with avariety of ride options:
• For the full 75-mile ride, beginning at Institute Parkin Worcester and ending at Boston College in ChestnutHill, there is a $50 registration fee and a $500 minimumfundraising goal to participate; teams of five or morecommit to a $400 fundraising minimum per rider.
• A 25-mile option, beginning at Grace Bicycles inHolliston and ending at Boston College in Chestnut Hill,with a $50 registration fee and a fundraising commit-ment of $350; teams of five or more commit to a $300fundraising minimum per rider.
• A 15-mile youth ride, children ages 10 – 16 accom-panied by an adult registered participant, beginning atChickering Elementary School in Dover, MA and endingat Boston College in Chestnut Hill, for a $25 registrationfee and youth riders are encouraged to raise at least$100.
Funds raised through Bicycles Battling Cancer sup-port the Society’s critical mission to save lives and createa world with less cancer and more birthdays. TheAmerican Cancer Society helps people stay well, by pre-venting cancer or detecting it early; get well, by being intheir corner through every step of their cancer experi-ence; by finding cures, through groundbreaking researchand treatment discoveries; and by fight backing, throughinfluencing public policy.
All registered cyclists raising a minimum of $500 willreceive a Bicycles Battling Cancer jersey. Riders raising$1,000 or more will receive an event jersey and aBicycles Battling Cancer grill/cooler, and riders raising$2,500 or more will receive a jersey, grill/cooler, and aBicycles Battling Cancer wind breaker.
For more information, or to join Bicycles BattlingCancer, please visit cancer.org/bicyclesbattlingcancer orcontact your American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 or [email protected].
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MIFA, said the murals fit in with the planned $27 mil-lion renovation of the theater, with an expectedDecember 2012 opening. In April, MIFA received a$600,000 tax credit from the state historical commis-sion. The organization will launch a capital campaign inthe fall.
She said once the murals have been removed, theywill be examined by a conservator for damage. Mauselsaid after the fire in 1942, rather than rebuild viewingboxes that over looked the stage, the murals wereinstalled, instead.
“They're really fragile,” she said of their present con-dition. “The sooner we can get them out and restored,the better. They are a significant part of the theater and,actually, most people of our generation remember themurals. Not too many people were around before '42who remember the boxes.”
Some work will begin on the Victory in the next yearor so, she said, such as removing seats and drainingwater in the basement.
Rebecca Williams, a program officer with the NationalTrust for Historic Preservation, said the organizationreceived 50 applications this year, including the onefrom MIFA. A selection committee, comprised of stafffrom the organization, members of the Mitchell Familyand independent advisers awarded grants between$10,000 to $20,000.
“I think the whole committee thought this was justreally an exciting project,” she said of the restoration.Williams said restoration projects, such as the VictoryTheater and the Hanover Theater in Worcester, havehuge impacts on communities both artistically andfinancially.
“We saw that the Holyoke theater has so muchpotential in it. The site being vacant for so long, the inte-rior is amazingly intact. You can see the vision for it,restored and back in use as a theater and as a communi-ty resource,” said Williams.
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shelf with the pins and wrapping still intact. The clothes, priced at $1 per item, have attracted not
only those in need, but bargain hunters on break fromnearby businesses, according to Christine G. Burns, aproject specialist withthe organization. Ratherthan being in bins, theitems are either neatlyfolded and stacked onshelves or placed onhangers for review.
Initially a short-termproject, Mother Mary'swill be a permanent fix-ture on High Street andwill absorb St. Jude's onSept. 1. An opening wascut between bothstores, as patrons quick-ly filled the small space and hunted for pants, shirts,skirts, suits and accessories.
Burns, who stopped by the store on Wednesday, saidmoney from sales support programs, like Kate's Kitchen,Broderick House SRO, Loreto House and Margaret'sPantry. “We have good, quality used clothing. We arepicky what we put on our shelves and on our racks,”she said as space is limited.
The clothes are processed at St. Jude's Thrift Store at56 Cabot St., where the items are examined and sepa-rated. Nothing goes to waste, according to Burns, aseven items in poor condition are donated to Good Willfor use as industrial rags. Coincidentally, a few daysbefore Mother Mary's opened, the nearby Good WillThrift store closed.
Mother Mary's is opened from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.,daily. Staff availability determines weekend hours. “Wewanted this to feel like you were going to any otherclothing store, although it is used clothing,” said Burns.
She said as the economic climate changes down-town, with the planned development of the High-Performance Computer Center and the Victory TheaterProject, she wants the store to have an eventual feel ofvintage boutique. “The types of people that are attract-ed by those industries, this will only be more success-ful. If you go to Northampton, there's a used-vintageclothing stores on every corner and they're busy all thetime.”
Again, Burns empha-sized that the money thestore generates directlypays for programs.“Everything stays here. It'snot processed in Bostonand then a portion comes
back to the community -all of the money spent hereand at St. Jude's Furnituredirectly stays in the City ofHolyoke to do the goodwork Providence Ministries has done for 30 years,” shesaid.
Though the clothes are cleaned by ProvidenceMinistries at their Broderick House location, Burns
asked that donated items be cleaned or washed by theprevious owners to save the organization money.Donated items can be dropped off at Mother Mary's onHigh Street or at the 56 Cabot St. location.
From the Front
Turley Publications photograph by Dennis P. Hohenberger/papercitybuzzChristine Burns shows off used and vintage clothes at Providence Ministries' MotherMary's store located on High Street.
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THEATER, from page 1
”-Rebecca Williams
We saw that the Holyoke theater hasso much potential in it.“
”-Christine G. Burns.
Everything stays here. It's notprocessed in Boston and then a
portion comes back to the community - allof the money spent here and at St. Jude'sFurniture directly stays in the City ofHolyoke to do the good work ProvidenceMinistries has done for 30 years.
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Fun at the fireworks
Eleanor Podmore, 4, has her face painted by Christine Robinson. Terri Cuellar, of South Hadley, with her daughter, Ireland Stevenson, 6.
Students gather together to watch the fireworks.
Holyoke Firefighters Lt.Tom Paguin, MariaPelchar, capt. Paul
Gubala, and SeanSylvester. Ann Hohenber
Anyia and Angela Dough
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sJulia Feldman prepares her puppy, Sophie,before the fireworks.
Miss Greater Holyokeis joined by her
brother, Nate, andfriend, Chris Reyes.
rger with her son, Paul, granddaughter, Alissa, and daughter-in-law, Lynn.
herty of West Springfield. The Rum Runners perform for the crowd.
Holyoke City Councilor Peter Tallman with his son-in-law, Dan feldman, grandsons,Joshua, 2, and Brandon, 10.
grades one through twelve at Morgan,Sullivan, E.N. White, all K-8 schools andat Holyoke High School. All students areeligible to participate, and if they don’town their own instrument they can entera lottery to use a school-owned one.
Approximately 200 students currentlyparticipate in the program. There are fourteachers supporting the program – onefull-time traveling teacher, one part-timetraveling violin teacher and two school-based general music teachers who alsoteach violin at E.N. White and Morgan.
The students perform numerous timesthroughout the school year at open hous-es, parent-teacher conferences, at in-schoolseasonal events, talent shows and con-certs. They have also performed at Barnesand Noble, the annual St. Patrick’s DayParade and at other community events.
While most students join the programfor fun, the program offers more than agood time. Adrienne Wade, a full-timeinstrumental teacher for the Holyoke
Public Schools, said, “Playing an instru-ment fosters creativity and imagination. Ithones problem-solving skills, sharpenscritical thinking and develops exceptionalfine and gross motor skills.”
It also encourages teamwork saidWade. “Performing in any musical ensem-ble requires diplomacy and builds thedesire to work together toward a goalgreater thanwhat oneperson cana c h i e v ealone.”
W h i l eWade seesthe impactof her workon a dailybasis, her assertions are supported by anumber of studies. And although the pos-itive impact of music education programshave been proven, Wade wishes more stu-dents could reap the benefits.
The number of available instrumentslimits the number of students who canparticipate. “We need more instruments,”
said Wade. “We want string instruction inall our schools.”
John Breish, principal of SullivanSchool, agrees. “I understand the impor-tance of music education when it comesto strengthening the whole child,” hesaid. “Different students have differentlearning styles, and the youth strings pro-gram offers a strong alternative for many
of our stu-d e n t s . ”Breish alsopraised thoseinvolved infunding theprogram. “Incha l leng inge c o n o m i ctimes, I am
fortunate that the Holyoke Public Schoolsare still able to service a lot of childrenwith the strings program.”
The program has played a vital role forstudents like Julian Brown, a 15-year-oldsophomore at Holyoke High School whohas been playing the cello since the sixthgrade. “The strings program has been very
important to me,” said Brown. “It helpedme make friends and boost up my selfconfidence.”
His mother, Ariadna Cartagena, could-n’t agree more. “This program has beenbeneficial for the whole family,” she said.“Julian was a really shy kid and this pro-gram brought him out of his shell andturned him into a terrific young man. Ican’t say enough about the importance ofthis program and the importance of thearts in this community.”
While the school year is officially over,Brown will ser ve as an intern at theSummer Strings Program where he willassist younger students as they learn toplay. The program runs from July 6through July 22 at Morgan School, andJuly 26 through August 5 at SullivanSchool.
The program is funded entirely bydonations from non-profit organizationsand community grants. It is free forHolyoke residents and applications arestill being accepted. To apply, contact vio-lin teacher Jenifer Gelineau at 413-559-1026.
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Commonwealth ofMassachusetts
The Trial Court DepartmentProbate and Family Court Department
Hampden DivisionDocket No. HD10E0035
To STEPHEN BRYDA ofHOLYOKE, in the County of HAM-PDEN and BANK OF AMERICA,N.A., of GREENSBORO in theState of NORTH CAROLINA andto all other persons interested.
A petition has been presentedto said Court by JAMES M.BRYDA of FLORENCE in theCounty of HAMPSHIRE, repre-senting that he holds as joint ten-ant an undivided part or share ofcertain land lying in saidHOLYOKE and briefly describedas follows:
Affected Premises: 53 DavisStreet, HOLYOKE, MA
The land with the buildingsthereon in Holyoke, HampdenCounty, Massachusetts boundedand described as follows:
A certain lot of land, with thebuildings thereon, situated in saidHolyoke, bounded and describedas follow, viz:
Beginning at a point in thenortherly side of Davis Streetninety-one (91) feet easterly fromthe southeasterly corner of land ofone Hallissey, thence runningEASTERLY on said northerlyside of Davis Street twenty (20)feet to a point; thence NORTH-ERLY at a right angle to lastdescribed line (and through thecenter line of an 8-inch brick wall)eighty-seven (87) feet to the cen-ter line of an alley or commonpassageway (which passagewayis fourteen (14) feet wide andwhich connects at the westerlyend thereof with a 28-foot alley orcommon passageway, and on theeasterly end thereof with a 24-footpassageway. All three aforesaidalleys or passageways are to bekept free and clear of all encum-brances or obstructions); thence
WESTERLY in a line parallel withsaid Davis Street twenty (20) feetto a point; thence SOUTHERLY ina line at right angles with the lastdescribed line (and through thecenter line of an 8-inch brick wall)eighty-seven (87) feet to DavisStreet and place of beginning;being lot number 4 (four) on planof lots of D.J. Bowler, datedDecember, 1911, and fi led inBook of Plans 3, Page 82.
setting forth that he desiresthat all of said land may be sold atprivate sale for not less than SixtyThousand and 00/100($60,000.00) dollars and prayingthat partition may be made of allthe land aforesaid according tolaw, and to that end that a com-missioner be appointed to makesuch partition and be ordered tomake sale and conveyance of allor any part of said land which theCourt finds cannot be advanta-geously divided either at privatesale or public auction, and beordered to distribute the net pro-ceeds thereof.
If you desire to object theretoyou or your attorney must file awritten appearance in said Courtat Springfield before ten o’clock inthe forenoon on July 14, 2010, thereturn day of this citation.
Witness, Hon. Anne MGeoffrion, Esquire, First Justiceof said Court, this fourth day ofJune, 2010.
Thomas P. Moriarty, Jr.Register of Probate Court
6/25,7/2,7/9/10
LEGAL NOTICENotice is HEREBY GIVEN,
under Chapter 138 of the GeneralLaws, that
The Holyoke License BoardCommission will be holding ahearing on Thursday, July 15,2010 at 6:00 P.M. in the City HallCouncil Chambers. The hearingwill be with regards to a new sea-sonal alcohol license applicationfor Elmwood Property Assoc.,
LLC d/b/a The Dam Café, at 37-39 Myrtle and Northampton St.also known as being referred toas 2014 Northampton St.,Holyoke MA pursuant to Massa-chusetts General Laws.
Eileen B. Leahy, Chair7/2,7/9/10
Notice of Rights ofAffected Third Parties
The following Applicant hasfiled an application pursuant toM.G.L. c. 21E, § 3AU)(3) & 940CMR 23.00, to enter into aBrownfields Covenant Not to SueAgreement for the Site l istedbelow. Third parties who mayhave claims with regard to thisSite are hereby notified that: 1)the execution of the requestedAgreement may affect suchclaims, and 2) third parties whoserights will be affected may seek tojoin the Agreement. Parties whowish to do so must make suchrequest to the Attorney General inwriting and must either deliversuch request to the Office of theAttorney General, Attn. BenjaminEricson, Environmental ProtectionDivision, 1 Ashburton Place,Boston, MA 02108, by August 20,2010, or mail such request to thesame address by first-class mailpostmarked by that date.
Name of Applicant:Quantum Properties, LLC, a
Massachusetts Limited LiabilityCompany, (hereinafter referred toas "Applicant").
Description of the Site [insertdescription from Section IIA. ofthe application form]:
The property at 37 AppletonStreet is sited on North CanalStreet at the corner of Appletonand North Canal Street, adjacentto an industrial property to thenorth, railroad right of way to thewest and bounded by streets tothe south and east, containingapproximately 4.33 acres. Thesubject property is rectangular inshape. There is an existing struc-ture once part of the WorthingtonPump and Machinery CorporationComplex. The structure is for themost part in very poor condition,with collapsed mezzanine floorsand roofs in sections. Some sec-tions of the building may requiredemolition.
Description of the Release(s)at issue:
The Applicant, QuantumProperties, engaged environmen-tal testing of the site as part of itsdue diligence in anticipation ofpurchasing the property. Theresults of the due dil igenceassessment activities revealedthe presence of certain petroleumhydrocarbons in site soils at con-centrations that exceed applicableMassachusetts ReportableConcentrations. Additional investi-gations performed subsequent tothe initial detection of petroleumimpact revealed the presence ofwhat is believed to be an aban-doned diesel fuel undergroundstorage tank. The presence ofimpact adjacent to the suspectedtank led to Release TrackingNumber RTN 1-17877 beingissued for the site. Based uponthe conditions at the site, it isapparent that this tank had beenabandoned many years ago.
Results from test wells indi-cate that the abutting properties tothe northwest have not beenimpacted by the release i.e. therailroad right of way and the prop-
erties along Winter Street.Additionally, the due diligenceinvestigation also indicates thatpetroleum hydrocarbons are notpresent in site groundwater atconcentrations that exceed appli-cable Massachusetts ReportableConcentrations.
Summary of the terms of theapplication.
Applicant will determine, inconjunction with the AttorneyGeneral, the MDEP and otherregulatory agencies, whether ornot a Permanent or TemporarySolution is feasible and economi-cally practical upon completion ofthe Environmental Site Assess-ment now underway.
Applicant anticipates that thecomprehensive site investigationthat has been performed will per-mit the Attorney General to con-clude that the conditions on thesite are “known’ to the greatestdegree possible and also con-clude that the Covenant is appro-priate to encourage the Applicantto complete its purchase of theproperties and pursue the neces-sary financing, where the condi-tions on the site have acceptableTemporary or Permanent Solu-tions consistent with the develop-ment flexibilities sought by theApplicant. The Applicant will eval-uate the results of the assess-ment and make a determinationhow and to what extent theApplicant will become involved inthe solutions that may berequired. If the assessment re-solves the outstanding RTN byconcluding they have been per-manently abated, then the mattermay be simplified. If the assess-ment determines that certainareas require clean up to reach aTemporary or Permanent solution,then negotiation with the Attorneygeneral, the City, the State and/orthe EPA may be required to pro-vide a solution acceptable to theApplicant. Failing an acceptablesolution, the Applicant will declinetaking title to the properties, how-ever early indications are that thisis not likely.
Applicant is seeking protec-tion from the Commonwealth viathe Covenant against any claimsor actions to remediate conditionson the site occasioned prior to thedate of the Covenant and fromany claims or actions for dam-ages, fines or penalties related toany conditions remediated or not,on the site as of the date of theCovenant, protection from claimsby any third parties for damagescaused by remediated or unreme-diated conditions occasioned onthe site prior to the date of theCovenant, protection from claimsby any division of state or federalgovernment for damages to theenvironment caused by anyreleases or future releases notcaused by the Applicant;
Applicant is seeking reliefagainst any and all claims for con-tribution cost recovery or equi-table share regarding all mattersreferenced in the application.
Applicant is requesting thatthe Covenant be assignable, with-out restriction.
A copy of the Application isattached. A copy is also on file with:Benjamin Ericson, (617) 727-2200,ext. 2435,[email protected]/9,7/16/10
INVITATION FOR BID #611Sealed Bid for Furnishing:
Tree & Vegetation ManagementServices
Will be received by the ChiefProcurement Officer, City ofHolyoke Purchasing Department,Room 15, City Hall, 536 DwightStreet, Holyoke, MA 01040.
Deadline for receiving propos-als: 07/20/10 @ 10:00 a.m.
Bids wil l be opened at:07/20/10 @ 10:00 a.m.
All bids wil l be publiclyopened and read in thePurchasing Department bid room.
The specifications and pro-posal forms may be obtained withan administrative fee of $0 in theform of cash, cashiers check, ormoney order, between the hoursof 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondaythrough Friday.
If the contractor wishes tohave the documents mailed, thenecessary deposit and a selfaddressed, pre-stamped ($0postage) 11 x 13 envelope mustbe forwarded to the PurchasingDepartment.
Minority Business Enterprisesthat are certified and qualified arestrongly encouraged to submitproposals.
Attention is called to the mini-mum wage rates to be paid on thework as determined by theCommissioner of Labor andIndustries under the provisions ofGeneral Laws, Chapter 149,Sections 26 to 27G inclusive. Ifthe project is federally fundedboth federal and state wage rateswill be included in the bid packageand the contractor will be respon-sible for paying the higher of thetwo rates.
All bids for this project aresubject to the provisions ofGeneral Laws (Ter Ed.) Chapter30, Section 39M, inclusive asamended.
The City of Holyoke is anEqual Opportunity Employer.Instructions regarding equalemployment requirements arepart of the bid specifications.
The Chief ProcurementOfficer reserves the right to rejectany and/or all bids.
David A. MartinsChief Procurement Officer
(413) 322-56507/9/10
Commonwealth ofMassachusettsThe Trial Court
Probate and Family Court Docket No. HD10P1317PM
In the Matter of:Kaylee Marie HamelOf: HOLYOKE, MA
RESPONDENT(Person to be Protected/Minor)CITATION GIVING NOTICE OFPETITION FOR APPOINTMENTOF CONSERVATOR OR OTHER
PROTECTIVE ORDER PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B,
§5-304 & §5-405To the named Respondent
and all other interested persons, apetition has been filed by TIMO-THY G HAMEL of HOLYOKE, MALISA M HAMEL of HOLYOKE,MA in the above captioned matteralleging that KAYLEE M HAMELis in need of a Conservator orother protective order andrequesting that TIMOTHY GHAMEL and LISA M HAMEL(orsome other suitable person) beappointed as Conservator toserve With Personal Surety on the
bond. The petition asks the court to
determine that the Respondent isdisabled, that a protective order orappointment of a Conservator isnecessary, and that the proposedconservator is appropriate. Thepetition is on file with this court.
You have the right to object tothis proceeding. If you wish to doso, you or your attorney must filea written appearance at this courton or before 10:00 .m. on thereturn date of 07/26/2010. Thisday is NOT a hearing date, but adeadline date by which you haveto file the written appearance ifyou object to the petition. If youfail to file the written appearanceby the return date, action may betaken in this matter without furthernotice to you. In addition to filingthe written appearance, you oryour attorney must file a writtenaffidavit stating the specific factsand grounds of your objectionwithin 30 days after the returndate.
IMPORTANT NOTICE Theoutcome of this proceeding maylimit or completely take away theabove-named person’s right tomake decisions about personalaffairs or financial affairs or both.The above-named person has theright to ask for a lawyer. Anyonemay make this request on behalfof the above-named person. If theabove-named person cannotafford a lawyer, one may beappointed at State expense.
WITNESS, Hon. Anne MGeoffrion, First Justice of thisCourt.Date: June 29, 2010
Thomas P. Moriarty, Jr.Register of Probate
7/9/10
Commonwealth ofMassachusettsThe Trial Court
Probate and Family CourtDocket No.
HD10P1303EAIn the Estate of:
MARGARET F KIELYLate of: Holyoke, MA 01040Date of Death: 06/02/2010
NOTICE OF PETITIONFOR PROBATE OF WILLTo all persons interested in
the above captioned estate, apetit ion has been presentedrequesting that a document pur-porting to be the last will of saiddecedent be proved and allowedand that BARBARA A KIELY ofHYANNIS, MA be appointedexecutor/trix, named in the will toserve Without Surety.
If you desire to object thereto,you or your attorney must file awritten appearance in said courtat: Springfield on or before teno’clock in the morning (10:00a.m.) on: 07/23/2010.
In addition, you must file awritten affidavit of objections tothe petition, stating specific factsand grounds upon which theobjection is based, within (30)days after the return day (or suchother time as the court, on motionwith notice to the petitioner, mayallow) in accordance with ProbateRule 16.
Witness, Hon. Anne MGeoffrion, First Justice of thisCourt.Date: June 25, 2010
Thomas P. Moriarty, Jr.Register of Probate
7/9/10
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From the Front
STRINGS, from page 1
Performing in any musical ensemble requires diplomacy and
builds the desire to work together towarda goal greater than what one person can achieve alone. ”“
-Adrienne Wade
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Casey KaneMemorial TennisTournament
HOLYOKE – The HolyokeParks and RecreationDepartment announces the datesfor the Casey Kane Memorial Tennis Tournament.
The tournament will be held July 16-18 at the CrosierField Courts.
Tournament play will consist of round-robin play,including A and B levels.
Friday, July 16 includes men’s and women’s singlesfrom 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17 there are men’s andwomen’s doubles from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, July18 includes mixed doubles from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Register on site up to 15 minutes prior to start. The cost is $10 per person.Please bring a new can of tennis balls for play and T-
shirts will be available for sale.Proceeds go to a scholarship and Dana Farber Cancer
Research.The Crosier Field courts are located at 1914
Northampton St. in Holyoke.
Summer Youth Sports atHCC for ages 8-18
HOLYOKE - Summer is the time to get active! HolyokeCommunity College’s youth sports clinics are a fun wayto help your child improve skills, confidence and fitness.
Basketball Clinic, ages 8-15, July 26-30, 9 a.m. to 3p.m.
Emphasizes individual skill development, one-on-onecoaching and teamwork. Led by HCC baseball headcoach Terry Murphy.
“Night Court” Girls Basketball Clinics, ages 10-18,Aug. 10-12, 6-8:30 p.m. Each clinic is different! Sign upfor one, two, or all three. Run by HCC women’s basket-ball head coach Al Wolejko.
For information or to register call Holyoke CommunityCollege at 413-552-2161.
Holyoke Parks and Recreation tennis program
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Parks and Recreation will hold atennis camp in two-week sessions throughout the sum-mer.
For beginners and experienced players ages 6-14 at thehigh school from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The cost is $50 per week.For more information, contact the Parks and
Recreation office at 413-322-5620 or send an e-mail [email protected].
Holyoke Parks and Recreationbasketball camp
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Parks and Recreation will offer abasketball camp over the summer.
The camp, which is for boys and girls in grades 3-9,runs from July 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The cost is $125 for one week or $230 for two weeks.Join high school coaches Jim Hobert, Bob Lastowski
and Scott Tauper for basketball skill instruction, games,contests and awards.
For more information, contact the Parks andRecreation office at 413-322-5620 or send an e-mail [email protected].
Holyoke Parks and Recreationcrew/rowing program
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Parks and Recreation will hold acrew/rowing program for boys and girls ages 12-18 fromAug. 16-20.
Join our experienced staff as we take to the river in afour-person or eight-person rowing shell.
Equipment for land and water training is provided.No experience is necessary.The program runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Cost is $60 for first child for Holyoke residents and
$40 for second or $75 for non-resident first child and $60for the second.
For more information, go to holyokerows.org.
Red Sox take on Texas at Fenway Park
CHICOPEE – Take a trip to Fenway Park with theChicopee Parks and Recreation Department to see theBoston Red Sox take on the Texas Rangers on Thursday,July 15.
Ticket includes roundtrip transportation to the game.Seats are located in the Grandstand in sections 12 and
13.The bus leaves from the old Chicopee High School on
Front Street at 4:15 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game.For more information, call the Parks and Recreation
office at 594-3481.
Holyoke Parks and Recreationfield hockey camp
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Parks and Recreation will holda field hockey camp July 19-23 with special guestinstruction from NOMADS Field Hockey.
Improve your technique, skills, tactics, build self-confidence and make new friends.
Jamie Ginsberg, Smith College and NOMADS headcoach, and the staff offer an exciting program for experi-enced field players, goalies as well as beginners.
For boys and girls entering grades 5-10 from 9 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. at a cost of $120 per person.The camp will take place at the Roberts Field
Complex.For more information, contact the Parks and
Recreation office at 413-322-5620 or send an e-mail [email protected].
Holyoke Parks and Recreationkayaking program
HOLYOKE – Holyoke Parks and Recreation willoffering a kayaking program for boys and girls ages 9-12from Aug. 24-26.
The program will cover the essentials of kayak safety,paddling skills, map reading, gauge reading and tripplanning.
The group will work together to plan and prepare foran all-day river trip on the last day of the program.
The cost is $75 for first child and $60 for the sec-ond.
For more information, contact the Parks andRecreation office at 413-322-5620 or send an e-mail [email protected].
Trip to see the Red SoxSOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley Parks and
Recreation is offering a trip to Fenway Park this year.Game being offered is: Monday, Aug. 23 versus the
Seattle Mariners.Game time is 7:10 p.m.The cost is $85 for South Hadley residents and $90
for non-residents.The bus departs from South Hadley High School at
3:30 p.m. for both games.For more information, go to southhadley.org.
Registrations being acceptedfor basketball camp
SPRINGFIELD - The American International Collegewomen's basketball team will be hosting a self-improve-ment basketball camp the week of July 5-9 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. The AIC Basketball Camp is a day camp forgirls entering grades two through 12 and is designed toimprove the skills and overall game of female basketballplayers.
The camp will be directed by head coach KristenPatterson and assistant coach Travis Hyland.
For more information about how to register, contactHyland at 413-204-3923.
If you would like your organization’s information includ-ed in The Holyoke Sun’s sports calendar, contact SportsEditor Dave Forbes at [email protected], give him a call at413-283-8393 ext. 237, bring it to our office at 38 CollegeSt., Suite 2 in South Hadley, or drop it through the mail to:Turley Publications, c/o Sports Editor Dave Forbes, 24 WaterSt., Palmer, MA 01069.
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Beane PotThe by Carl Beane
He l l ol a d i e sand gen-
tlemen boys andgirls and wel-come to theBeanepot. Let’sbegin with somerandom All-Star Game thoughts.
I was happy to see that Red SoxNation is alive and well in voting sixplayers to the 81st mid summerclassic. I do think it is time to doaway with the useless rule of everyteam must be represented. The orig-inal idea was to spark nationwideinterest in having a player from everyteam, but c’mon why should thePirates or the Orioles have someoneon the team? Nobody is having adecent year for either club so someguys (Jared Weaver of the Angelscomes to mind) that should be thereand isn’t. What was also interestingis that 75 percent of the fans thatparticipated in a poll think that the
voting should go back to the players! We’ve all heard all the sordid
details of what was going on in thepersonal life of Tiger Woods andthere is no need to rehash it here.What might be of interest is why ishe giving his soon to be ex-wife Elinso much more money than theprenup requires? Is it to guaranteeher silence? If so, what does sheknow? My guess is this; the onlyrevelation that could be earth shat-tering would be if Mrs. Woods hasproof of Tiger using steroids. Therehave been whispers about that for acouple of years now, and if this weretrue, the golf world would comecrashing down with a resoundingthud. The damage to the game ofgolf and to sports in general, plus hiscareer, would be immeasurable. Ifthis were true all the good thatWoods has done would be totallyblown up. This is one scenariowhere I hope I’m wrong, but as wehave seen from athletes like Roger
Clemens, anything is possible.A tip of the cap to Joe
Conceison, a Tantasqua High schoolstudent who Saturday wowed every-body at Fenway Park singing theNational Anthem. He nailed it andit’ll be a moment in his life he willremember forever. Y’know what?On Sunday I introduced RonanTynum and I got a bigger thrill say-ing Joe’s name. Great job, youngman.
Are we done yet with the LeBronJames traveling circus? As of thiswriting he still hasn’t decided toremain in Cleveland or go to theKnicks, Nets, Bulls, Clippers, Hawksor Heat, Geez King James picksomebody already. The Celtics arenot on the list so frankly we don’tcare just get this road show overwith, you’re boring, and you stillhaven’t won anything. Amen.
Please contact me at my websitewww.carlbeane.com or email me [email protected]
Nation makes sure Sox well-represented at All-Star GameTantasqua Anthem singer impresses at Fenway
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Blue Sox battle
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.comHOLYOKE – Holyoke Blue Sox pitcher Maxx Catapanomakes a delivery to home plate during a recent contest atMackenzie Stadium.The Blue Sox are at 8-16 and in sixth place in theWestern Division.The Blue Sox travel to Sanford for their ext game at 6:30p.m. Friday. They will be at home for Bristol at 5 p.m. onSunday.
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home on a passed ball.The Tigers struck again in the fourth, scoring a run
after Rivera recorded the first two outs. Alex Dizekreached on an infield hit. Grumoli and Dragon followedwith back-to-back hits as the lead was now 4-0. TheTigers knocked around Rivera in the fifth to increase theedge to 6-0. Bordoni-Cowley singled and Adam Majkatripled down the right field line to knock in his Granbyteammate. Majka ended up coming all the way home ona poor relay throw.
But Holyoke did not go down with a fight. They final-ly got to Bordoni-Cowley in the sixth. Laramee was hitby a pitch and Rivera lifted a triple to the gap in left cen-ter, scoring Laramee for the first Holyoke run. Riverascored when Jim Murphy laced a single to center andeventually Murphy cut the lead to 6-3 on a ground outby Anthony Afflitto. Bordoni-Cowley recovered andended the inning by getting Sanabria to ground out tosecond.
South Hadley added a run off Fitzgerald in the sixthand Sean Sullivan pitched the seventh to earn the save.
David Grant is a sports correspondent for TurleyPublications. He can be reached at [email protected].
DERBY, from page 20
Catfish Derby. Partyka will be officially retiring after thisyear’s derby.
In order to keep the derby tradition alive, we are inneed of serious volunteers for the Derby Committee.
Meetings are held at the American Legion Post 351 at7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month. Wehave several positions still available for this year’s derby.Please contact Partyka at 413-533-7535 for more infor-mation.
Mass State Pin Applications will be available at theweigh-in station during the derby.
The 2009 Derby was a great success; we were able todonate to several families of special needs children andto Jericho House in Holyoke.
Families of special needs children may submit a letterrequest for donation consideration to the Catfish DerbyPresident by Oct. 15.
Special thanks for the support of this non-profit eventfor the children. Let’s Go Fishin!
HOLYOKE – The Empire One Running Club started its12-week points series race on Thursday, July 1.Posted below are the results:
Place Name Age Time1. Zac Hine 22 17:062. Michael Brouilette 31 17:313. Aron Stone 27 17:34 4. John Pajer 47 17:42*5. Al Ladd 51 18:11 6. Brian Rodowicz 24 18:507. Spencer Beaver 33 19:14 8. Jason Dominick 38 19:20 9. Joe Fois 35 19:51 10. Fernando Gonzles 48 19:5211. Kelly Joyce 42 19:56* 12. Rich Larsen 58 19:5613. Mary Pieko 26 19:59 14. Craig Stokowski 52 20:03 15. Vee Bun 35 20:14 16. Brian Senez 29 20:19 17. Tim Dailey 26 20:22 18. Chris Corradino 37 20:24 19. Rob Albrecht 50 20:36 20. Kevin McCaffrey 53 20:38 21. Unknown NA 20:4022. Daniel McNair 35 20:4323. Gary Chatel 38 20:49 24. Craig Plante 54 20:55 25. Duane Beefanegrini 58 21:04 26. Steven Negron 27 21:05 27. Anthony Park 45 21:06 28. John Hunter 58 21:14 29. Johnny Rivera 38 21:1430. Jon Schimieding 16 21:1831. Adam Hull 22 21:2732. Jim Ryan 57 21:30 33. Doug Cummings 48 21:32 34. Rebecca Moore 23 21:35 35. John Dent 56 21:38 36. Jason Beaver 9 21:4037. Tim Londo 44 21:4738. Al Barrera 34 21:5139. Scott Schaeffer-Duf 5 21:53 40. Sean Wanderi 36 21:58 41. Yaz Soofan 34 22:0242. John Goda 41 22:0743. Eddie Polk Jr. 37 22:26 44. Kevin Shea 36 22:33 45. Jim Plaza 58 22:34 46. Stephen Penna 54 22:3547. Mike Willard 22 22:3848. Mike Duffy 58 22:41 49. David Aronson 55 22:4550. Joel Boucher 56 22:45 51. Mark Baillargeon 47 22:50 52. Mark Chatel 40 22:5253. Rich Maciaszek 42 22:5554. Louis Disessa 66 22:5855. Michael Hayden 19 23:0156. David Rivera 44 23:03 57. Mike Funk 39 23:0858. Frank Lukasik 36 23:1359. Nick Thibault 22 23:2760. Shanna Burke 25 23:36 61. Bill Thibault 53 23:48 62. Michelle Fredette 23 23:49 63. Paul Gallagher 52 23:49
64. Peter Maciaszek 21 23:56 65. William Glover 38 23:59 66. Steve Lang 55 24:01 67. Terry Hickey 51 24:06 68. Kevin Loftus 59 24:08 69. Corey Clark 23 24:1570. Mark Dean 57 24:24 71. Scott Sanderson 46 24:25 72. Jared Cousineau 33 24:3473. Charlie Towse 71 24:4874. Peter Valinski 45 24:51 75. Barry Magnus 56 24:54 76. Dick Murphy 64 24:5577. Bob Walczak 49 25:04 78. Chris Defalco 20 25:09 79. Matthew Nichols 16 25:1380. Joe Nichols 43 25:14 81. Virginia Brown 57 25:15 82. Winston Nunes 61 25:18 83. Jamie Buchanan 36 25:2284. David Kmelius 39 25:26 85. William Gallagher 15 25:32 86. Kimberly Beaver 7 25:34* 87. Christopher Frachet 30 25:45 88. John Gallagher 54 25:50 89. Richard Kagan 45 25:53 90. Bob Massaro 66 26:0691. Daniel Valinski 17 26:0792. Pat Bonnett 51 26:19 93. Casey Rojas 16 26:2794. Elizabeth Hanna 42 26:2995. Bruce Hiorns 48 26:4996. David Hennessey 41 27:19 97. Brian Daley 55 27:32 98. Bernadette Leal 42 27:32 99. Bill Boyle 53 27:47 100. Elizabeth Buchanan 32 27:51 101. Maggie Adams 57 28:00 102. Kathy Hunter 56 28:36 103. David Unold 26 28:37 104. Pat Kappenman 50 28:44 105. Richard Zrozek 63 28:53 106. Sarah Basak 34 28:55 107. Karen Pajer 42 29:24108. Griffin Imelio 12 29:34109. Douglas O’Connell 45 29:54 110. Dennis Beaver 11 30:02 111. Trudy Romanovicz 36 30:19 112. Ann Lukasik 40 30:32113. Don Grant 68 30:48 114. Janelle Tarrantino 40 31:10115. Shannon Manning 32 31:17 116. Christine Moriarty 37 31:22117. Jodi Hogan 23 31:53118. Carrie Figiel 42 32:21119. Tyler Valinski 15 32:49 120. Maggie Cousineau 34 33:00 121. Richard Watanabe 68 33:40122. Joe Misterka 35 33:43123. Norah Lusignan 66 34:00*124. Kara Forrest 30 34:57 125. David Forrest 31 34:57 126. Elaine Buckley 63 35:23 127. Tony Lucia 72 36:20128. Janis Sokop 37 37:00 129. Erin Hull 24 37:39130. Janis McDonald 61 43:45* New age group record.
Holyoke Lodge of Elks Weekly 5K results
Silver medal wins bring local figure skaterscloser to win at World Championships in July
Lady Knights off toundefeated start
HOLYOKE – The Holyoke girls basketball team in theChicopee Girls Summer League is off to a fast start asthey have won all four of their games.
The games are played at Putnam High School inSpringfield.
The team is lead by head coach Corey Heard.Team members include: guards Monique Heard,
Kayla Martinez, Kelly Reardon, Kristina O’Neil, centerAlison Littles, and forwards Selena Yates, Nyomi Walker,Bri Carner and Taylor Finn.
Holyoke falls to AgawamHOLYOKE - The Holyoke Knights were defeated by
Agawam, 2-1, in Pioneer Valley Summer Soccer LeagueHigh School Boys Division action at Roberts Field on
Monday, July 5.Holyoke took an early lead when Pat Cronin scored
on a corner kick at the 15:15 mark in the first half.Agawam rallied for two late goals to win the game. Thewinner being on a PK with less than a minute to play.
The PK was awarded on an inadvertent handball inthe goalie box.
Holyoke did receive strong play from defenders DanteTorres, Austin Theriault and midfielder Sean Reardon.
CAPE COD - Cape Cod was the site of the 20th AnnualISI District Championships June 24-27. Four local figureskaters made the trip to the Cape. The purpose of this com-petition was to find the best in Massachusetts in theirrespective age brackets and divisions. Heather Morton ofEast Longmeadow and Tylar Anne Suckau of WestSpringfield both took home silver medals. The skaters usedthis competition as sort of a “warm up” for a much largerevent happening in July.
For the next few weeks, these girls and their fellow FMCIce Sports club members will be gearing up for the 30thAnnual ISI World Championships which will be held July26-31 at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro.
Skaters from all across the world will be converging onthe Boston area for this week-long event. FMC Ice Sports inSpringfield is excited to be sending 25 skaters to this event.
Some of the skaters are veteran competitors, while a fewhave only been skating since September.
Irina Malladi, 8, of Holyoke, and Aaliyah Pimentel, 8, ofSpringfield, are excited to participate in this event.
“I can’t wait to skate by best,” said Irina.Aaliyah commented “I wonder if I will meet skaters from
other countries.”
For those skaters who have attended this event the lasttime it came to Boston, back in 2006, they know what fun itwill be.
“I have attended Worlds twice and both times I medaledand met skaters from other countries. It was exciting tohave the opportunity to skate against skaters from areas thatwe normally would not be able to skate against,” said AshleyAssad of Wilbraham, who is now an FMC Ice Sports coachand will be competing in a Team event at the upcomingcompetition.
A cruise on Boston Harbor, an Ice Show featuring someof the best competitors in the competition and guestskaters, as well as a pizza party and trading pins are just afew of the events that the competitors will be able to attend.
This event is an Annual event which is usually heldsomewhere in the United States each summer. In order toparticipate, all you need to do is skate in a learn to skateprogram or take private lessons at a facility that runs ISI pro-gramming.
For these skaters, FMC Ice Sports’ programs at theSmead Arena, Springfield were the perfect fit.
“Best of luck to all of our competitors,” commentedSkating Director, Lisa (Grundstrom) Tinnirella.
Local Bay State Gamescompetitors
WOBURN – The 2010 Summer Bay State Gamesbegan this week.
Listed below are local participants, along with theirage, town and what sport they are participating in.NAME AGE CITY EVENTFrederick Andujar 17 Holyoke BaseballPatrick Cronin 16 Holyoke SoccerJuwan Daniels-Dyer 17 Holyoke Track and FieldCody Hodgins 16 Holyoke Track and FieldAlec Slepchuk 19 Holyoke Table TennisZachary Slepchuk 15 Holyoke Table TennisSelena Yates 16 Holyoke Track and Field
The Holyoke Sun is looking for the opportunity to do storieson any local participants in the Games. Sports Editor DaveForbes can be reached at 413-283-8393 ext. 237 or by e-mailing him at [email protected].
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Aaron Smith picked up his fifth win of the season ashe went the distance for Peoples in the six-inning con-test, giving up four hits and walking two while strikingout nine.
Sean McClelland went 3-for-4 with three RBIs andtwo runs scored. Brisson blasted a bases-clearing tripleas he went 1-for-2 with three RBIs. He also walked twiceand scored three runs, including one of them coming ona straight steal of home. Mike Dombrowski went 2-for-3with a three-run triple. Kyle Phillips went 2-for-3 withthree runs scored and an RBI. Gomes went 1-for-3 withan RBI and a run scored. Ferry and Bouvier each had ahit and a run scored.
Peoples has six games left in the regular season,including a home game against Chicopee at 7 p.m. onFriday night at Mackenzie Stadium.
Dave Forbes is the sports editor for Turley Publications.He can be reached at [email protected] or by calling 413-283-8393 ext. 237.
Row, row, row your boat HOLYOKE – The Holyoke Parks andRecreation Department will hold a
crew/rowing program for boys and girlsages 12-18 last week on the
Connecticut River near Jones Point.There will be a second camp
coming up Aug. 16-20.For more information, go to
holyokerows.org.
Yanni Tsandilas pulls back on the paddles to help the boat move through the water.
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
The group brings their boats down to the water. Allison Chesky takes off through the water on theConnecticut River.
Alex Chamberland (left) rows alongside Erin Sprong(right).
Jake Opalenik heads out in one of the boats.
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eamThe deadline for submissions forthis sports section is the Tuesdaybefore publication by 12 p.m.To send in information, contactSports Editor Dave Forbes at413-283-8393 ext. 237, send ane-mail to [email protected] orsend it through the mail to :Turley Publications c/o SportsEditor Dave Forbes, 24 Water St.,Palmer, MA 01069.
SOUTH HADLEY – South Hadley Post260 stopped a five-game slide by down-ing Holyoke on Tuesday afternoon,evening its record to 7-7 as the teamremained alive in the race for anAmerican Legion playoff spot headinginto its final three games of the regularseason.
The Tigers roared out a 6-0 lead beforefighting off a late surge by Holyoke Post325. Sam Bordoni-Cowley outdueled Jose“Bam Bam” Rivera as Pettengill Insuranceposted a 7-3 victor y at Thomas B.Landers Baseball Diamond.
South Hadley completed the regularseason with games against Westfield,Wilbraham and a season finale Fridaynight at Chicopee-Aldenville.
Westfield and Chicopee appear head-ed to the playoffs, while Wilbraham wasalso fighting to stay alive by week’s end.Holyoke dropped to 3-12 with the loss.
South Hadley scored a solo run in thebottom of the first inning. Kyle Grumolistroked a one-out double to right centerand eventually scored on a grounder toshort off the bat of Pat Dragon. The 1-0lead stood as Holyoke threatened in thetop of the third.
Nick Fitzgerald started things off witha single and after Bordoni-Cowley struckout Jorge Soto, Patrick Laramee also sin-gled, putting two runners on with oneout. However, Jorge Sanabria and Riverawere retired on order to stop the threat.
South Hadley responded with a pair ofruns in the bottom of the third to extendthe lead to 3-0. Grumoli walked andDragon reached on a throwing error.Bordoni-Cowley then helped his cause bysingling in one run and another run came
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By David GrantTurley Publications Sports Correspondent
League championsHOLYOKE – The Holyoke Girls Softball League would like to congratulate the girls from the Knights of Columbus of the SeniorDivision and Sexton Roofing of the Junior Division.Both teams won their regular season title and were tournament champions.The Knights of Columbus team ended the season with a perfect 15-0 record and Sexton Roofing finished with a perfect 17-0record.Pictured are the members of the Knights of Columbus team. Front row (from left to right): Madysen Lawrence, Alexis Farris,Brynn O’Sullivan, Kiley Lamagdeleine, Kara O’Driscoll and Briana Martinez. Second row: coach Steve Lamagdeleine, Allison Kelly,Kathryn Collier, Jessica Lamagdeleine, coach Ken Farris, Erika Lamagdeleine, Maura McAndrew and coach Brian Collier. Missingfrom photo: Ashlyn Tabin and Guadalupe Feleciano.
HOLYOKE – The PeoplesBank Tri-County League baseball team had a shortweek due to the Fourth of July holidayand only took part in two contests.
The Bankers (14-4) split their twogames as they lost a tough one to rival St.
Joseph’s, 7-6, but bounced with aresounding 13-0 win over Teddy BearPools.
In the loss to St. Joseph’s on Monday,July 5, they held leads of 4-0 and 6-4, butSt. Joseph’s responded with three runs inthe bottom of the seventh to steal the vic-tory from the Bankers.
Mike Farrell pitched the first fiveinnings for Peoples, giving up five runs(one earned) on eight hits. He also struckout three. Justin Hall took the loss as hewent 1 1-3 innings, giving up two earnedruns on three hits, while walking one.
Brandon Obuchowski allowed the game-winning hit to the only batter that hefaced.
Tom Bouvier had a hit and scored tworuns for Peoples. Sean McClelland addedtwo hits, an RBI and a run scored. DustinBrisson had two, including a homer in thethird. Danny Gomes went 2-for-3 with arun scored and Joe Ferry had a hit and anRBI.
The Bankers bounced back with a 13-0win over Teddy Bear Pools in the swelter-ing heat on Tuesday, July 6.
Peoples tumbles against St. Joe’sRespond with win over Teddy Bear
By David GrantTurley Publications Sports Correspondent
HOLYOKE - It’s Catfish Derby time!The 30th Annual Catfish Derby, spon-sored by the American Legion Post 351,will be held July 16 at 7 p.m. through July18 at 2 p.m.
Participants may fish anywhere on theConnecticut River or its’ tributaries. Fishmust be legally caught and weighed inalive at the weigh in station: Post 351, 50St. Kolbe Drive, Holyoke.
Weigh in times are 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. onFriday, July 16, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. onSaturday, July 17, and 6 a.m. until 2 p.m.on Sunday, July 18. Anglers are encour-aged to call the derby hotline number at
413-552-6020 during the derby to get theweights of the current top 20 catfish.
There are 20 money prizes for the 20heaviest catfish and two door prizes: totalprize money $1,425. Prize money andtrophies will be awarded for the adult(ages 15 and up) and junior (ages 14 andunder) divisions. The junior division isautomatically included for the moneyawards as well. Food, snacks, and refresh-ments will be available for sale during theweigh-in times and at the distribution ofawards at the close of the derby at 2 p.m.on Sunday.
Tickets are still only $10. T-shirts are
$11 and baseball hats are $8. No ticketswill be sold after 6 p.m. on Friday, July16. One winner per ticket.
Tickets may be purchased at: AmericanLegion Post 351 or Action Marine, both inHolyoke, Valley Sports in Easthampton,Pipione’s in Greenfield, R & R Sports inBelchertown, Granby Bait in Granby, RedBridge in Ludlow, DeBait Shop inSpringfield, B & G in Westfield, Egg & I,and Brunelle’s Marina in South Hadley, B& G Hunters Pub in Chicopee, Joes’s Bait& Bass in Windsor Locks, Conn., andMarier Enterprises in Palmer.
For distant and out of state partici-
pants, or for more information, please e-mail [email protected] or con-tact Derby founder and president DonaldPartyka at 413-533-7535. Visit the web-site at www.post351catfishderby.com.
Wear your 2010 Catfish Derby T-shirtfor free admission, including free food,snacks, music, raffle, and refreshments(beer and soda) at the t-shirt party heldSept. 18 at the American Legion Post 351.
2010 Catfish Derby News This may be the final year for the
American Legion Post 351 30th Annual Catfish Derby See PEOPLES, page 19See LEGION, page 18
