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Chief: Space heater cause of Monday’s fire

Firefighters
injured on scene
By Jennifer Wroblewski
Staff Writer

AGAWAM — Three firefighters sus-

tained non life-threatening injuries while
battling a house fire on Main Street
Monday, Jan. 10, Agawam Fire Chief
Stephen Martin said.
The fire at 855 Main St., less than a
quarter mile down the road from the fire
station, started around 11 a.m. in the porch
area of the residence, Martin said. The ori-
gin of the fire – which caused an estimated
$50,000 to $60,000 in damages – appeared
to be an unattended space heater that was
left too close to a wall, he said.
The two residents of the single-family
home were not home at the time the fire

Please see FIRE, page 6

Fire marshal issues

alternative heating
Turley Publications staff photos by Jennifer Wroblewski
safety tips, page 6 Fire officials investigate a fire that sent three people to the hospital on
Monday, Jan. 10.

Pins serve as reminder Keeping the lines of

of good works communication open
By Jennifer Wroblewski
Staff Writer
AGAWAM — Warren Roberts has been a
dedicated member of the Agawam Lions
Club for more than 40 years, and he has the
pins to prove it.
Roberts, a resident of Feeding Hills,
recently hosted a presentation of pins he col-
lected since he became a
member in 1967. The pins –
he has so many he doesn’t
have a total count – are
arranged in a frame that he
displayed during a recent
Lions Club meeting. Around
the perimeter of the frame
are his 100 percent atten-
dance pins – 43 in all.
Seeing the collection
arranged in the frame brings
to the forefront of his mind
the many activities he has
been a part of as a Lion, he
said.
Despite his enthusiasm for
the organization, Roberts
said the club’s membership
has declined in recent
decades, though he hopes he
can inspire the younger gen-
eration to pick up the reins Agawam Lions Club member Warren Roberts
and volunteer. In its heyday displays his collection of pins.
in the 1970s and 1980s, the club had over
350 members, while today there are only 89
people involved, he said.
“Like any other organization today,
they’re finding it difficult to find new mem-
bers,” said Roberts, adding that he hopes if
new members do join, they can collect their
Please see PINS, page 15
Turley Publications courtesy photo
Council to consider cell
tower proposal
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM — The Agawam Methodist
Church on Mill Street is proposing to have
part of its property added to the town’s
Wireless Telecommunications Overlay
District.
The petition states a request to amend
the town code so a wireless communica-
tions tower can be constructed.
Disability Commission meeting Jan. 13
By Angie Jordan
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM — The Agawam Senior
Center on Main Street will be the setting of
the first meeting of the New Year for the
newly elected Disability Commission. The
commission will meet tonight, Jan. 13 at
5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held once a
month, weather permitting, and are open to
all residents of Agawam and Feeding Hills.
The six people that make up the Disability
The church has a property that contains
a split zone with two-thirds in the rear
zoned Business B. The front of the prop-
erty is in a residential zone.
The newest cellular tower will likely
have AT&T as the “anchor tenant” if the
petition is approved, according to informa-
tion provided to the City Council for the
public hearing. The council will vote to
set a Feb. 22 public hearing for the peti-
tion on Tuesday.
They will also hold a meeting of their
zoning committee in the next month to
Please see CELL, page 3
Commission do not have an easy job. Joan
Linnehan, town liason and acting secretary,
said the group is dedicated to making people
aware of handicap issues, and code rein-
forcements.
“We want to be able to reassure that the
town is able to handle handicapped individu-
als,” she said. “Some of the things we check
are ramps, and that there is adequate handi-
capped parking available."
Please see DISABILITY, page 14

Emergency operations center open in response to storm

FRAMINGHAM — Beginning at 3 a.m. yesterday,
Jan. 12, the Massachusetts Emergency Management
Agency (MEMA) activated the State Emergency
Operations Center (SEOC) located at MEMA headquar-
ters in Framingham, as well as three MEMA Regional
Emergency Operations Centers in Agawam, Tewksbury
and Bridgewater in response yesterday’s storm.
The Agawam center is located on the site of the pub-
lic works complex.
“A number of key members of the Massachusetts
Emergency Management Team (MEMT), representing
a variety of state, federal, local, private and volunteer
agencies and organizations, will assemble to provide
resources, equipment, manpower and technical expert-
ise to local communities who may request assistance,”
said MEMA Acting Director Kurt Schwartz. “Our
regional offices, as well as the state EOC, will work
closely with local officials to respond to any adverse
impacts of this storm.”
Schwartz went on to state that following the storm,
residents may be faced with several challenges from
snow removal to power restoration.
“If you have taken the proper precautions, remain
cautious and careful, you and your family are more
likely to experience a successful outcome.”
For more information about MEMA and winter pre-
paredness, visit www.mass.gov/mema.
Page 2 AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS January 13, 2011

Community
development
project
underway
By Sarah Platanitis
Turley Publications Correspondent

AGAWAM — The first phase of the Main Street project

was scheduled to be wrapped up by Dec. 31, planning
officials said, adding the second phase of the project will
be included on the regional Transportation Improvement
Plan for 2012.
Work is close to completion for the Route 57 ramp
updates with the installation of a tinted-color concrete
island plus milling and paving. New street signs have
already been set up in the Agawam Historic District and
period reproduction tear drop-shaped lights will make
their debut before the end of the month.
"We are anxiously awaiting a part for the new street
lights," said Debbie Dachos, director of Planning and
Community Development.
A crosswalk has been put in from the east side of Main
to Wright Street and new concrete sidewalks have been
laid down on the east side of Main Street from School to
Meadow streets. Additional sidewalks connect the Six
Flags pedestrian bridge to Kanawha Street and the west
side of Main Street from Colonial Haven Drive to link
Colonial Haven Senior Housing with the Senior Center.
Turley Publications courtesy photo

A look back in time…

This 1938 photo of the Keystone Club from Agawam Baptist Church is the only known pic- ‘Meet the Mayor’ at
ture of the group in existence. We obtained it from Warren Roberts (second row, far right)
who said the club was comprised of local boys who used to play basketball against other the senior center
area church groups. Several other people in the photo were identified, including Frank The date to “Meet the Mayor” at the Agawam Senior
Myers, Albert Jackson, Lloyd Major, and Ken Oliver, but the identity of the others is Center is Wednesday, Jan. 26. The public is invited to
unknown. Do you know who they are? Anyone with information about the individuals pic- the Friends coffee shop from 8:30-9:30 a.m. to chat
tured here can contact us at aan@turley.com or jwroblewski@turley.com. with the mayor about the happenings of the town.

City Council meeting agenda

Roberta G. Doering School 5. TR-2011-5-A Resolution confirming
68 Main St. the reappointment of Mario Tedeschi, 150
Jan. 18 - 7 p.m. Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills to the

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Municipal Golf Commission to a term

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1. Citizen’s Speak Time expiring Dec. 31, 2012 (Mayor)

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2. Roll Call 6. TR-2011-6-A Resolution confirming
3. Moment of Silence and the Pledge of the reappointment of Joseph F. Fitzpatrick,
Allegiance 142 Glendale St., Agawam to the Housing
4. Minutes Authority to a term expiring Jan. 1, 2014
(a) Regular Council Meeting - Jan. 3, (Mayor)

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2011
GUIDE
5. Declaration from Council President
6. Presentation of Petitions, Memorials
& Remonstrances
(a) Resolutions
1. TR-2011-1-A Resolution confirming
the reappointment of Jay Berger, 10G
Castle Hill Road, Agawam to the Agawam
Energy Commission to a term expiring on
Nov. 30, 2014 (Mayor)
2. TR-2011-2-A Resolution confirming
Bridal t the reappointment of Todd Bard, 316
Checklis Regency Park Drive, Agawam to the
LOCAinLg Agawam Energy Commission to a term
Wedd expiring on Nov. 30, 2014 (Mayor)
3. TR-2011-3-A Resolution confirming
the reappointment of Joel Cummings, 118
Meadowbrook Road, Agawam to the
Agawam Energy Commission to a term
expiring on Nov. 30, 2014 (Mayor)
4. TR-2011-4-A Resolution confirming
the reappointment of Howard Safford, 92
Juniper Ridge, Feeding Hills to the
Agawam Energy Commission to a term
expiring on Nov. 30, 2014 (Mayor)
7. Report of council committees
8. Elections
9. Public hearings
1. PH-2011-1 (TR-2010-48) A resolution
in the matter of a petition of Western
Massachusetts Electric Company
(Referred to the Utilities and Street
Acceptance Committee)(Mayor)
10. Old business
1. TO-2011-1- An Order granting or
renewing a license for an automatic
amusement device(s)-Ray-Mor, Inc. d/b/a
The Elbow, 186 Walnut St. Ext., Agawam
(Referred to License Committee)(Clerk)
2. TOR-2011-1-(PH-2011-1) Public
hearing date set for Feb. 22, 2011 for An
Ordinance to Amend the Code of the Town
of Agawam Article XIV, Chapter 180§ 94
Entitled “Personal Wireless Services
Facilities and Towers” (City Council)
11. New business: Unavailable at press
time.
12. Any other matter that may legally
come before the City Council.
Adjournment

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Boldyga sworn in as state rep.
BOSTON - Nicholas A. Boldyga was
officially sworn in as the newly elected
state representative from the 3rd Hampden
District for the upcoming legislative ses-
sion. Boldyga, along with 159 of his fellow
representatives, received the administration
of his oath and affirmations of office by
! Gov. Deval Patrick at the formal ceremony
held in the House of Representatives
Chamber on Wednesday, Jan. 5.
“Serving in the House of Representative
is an honor,” said Boldyga. “There will no
doubt be a lot of late nights going forward
but I will be making an impact from day
one, offering common sense reforms to
get Massachusetts back on the right track.
I, once again, thank the citizens of
Agawam, Granville, Russell and
Southwick for granting me the privilege of
representing them.”
January 13, 2011 AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS Page 3

Writing with hope, heart

By Sarah Platanitis
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM - The Agawam Public Library
AuthorTalk series continued into the new
year with Lorene Morin and Dr. Melva
Michaelian discussing their latest book,
Testing the Heart.
Writing under the name Isabel Barry, the
former urban high school teachers from
Holyoke created a fictional world in which
educator protagonist Penelope Parsons strug-
gles with her inner-city students, the politics
of education, and an unexpected romance
with the novel's hero, Jonathan Perez.
"It's not just a book about teaching," said
Michaelian, "It's a book about heart."
Both nearing retirement but unable to
withdraw from student and educational con-
cerns, Morin and Michaelian created a patch-
work of scenarios from what both had expe-
rienced during their lengthy careers. The
book is also what they hoped could happen if
they were able to re-write some of the times
spent in the classroom. Support from family,
friends and colleagues kept the two focused
once the project became much bigger than
just an idea.
"The goal was to succeed," said Morin,
"Our motivation was not to disappoint each
other and to meet deadlines."
The book took over five years to write, as
it was often back-burnered due to family
events, retirement, and Michaelian's doctorial
thesis. However, the two feel that the time
taken to complete it was a blessing since they
were able to revisit drafts with fresh eyes
each time. The two women learned to weave
their different perspectives together while
trading dialogue and scenes back and forth to
balance out writing styles and encourage sto-
ryline development.
Most importantly, the book created a
strong, long-lasting friendship that has
brought real families together during good
times and bad, and helped foster an idea for a
third collaboration.
"The book evolved into what it became,"
said Michaelian, "We're proud to say that we
can't tell who wrote which part anymore."
Testing The Heart is available for purchase
on Amazon.com and Xlibris.
Where is it?
Each week on page 3 Agawam
Advertiser News will feature a photo of a
local building, item, sign, place or land-
mark and ask readers to pick their brains
to figure out where it is or even what it
is. Check here each week to test your
knowledge of the area where we live and
work. The photo will be from either
Agawam or Feeding Hills, but we’ll
always give you a hint or two.
The answer to this week’s “Where is
it?” will run in next week’s edition along
with the name of the first person to sub-
mit a correct answer and a new trivia
photo for you to consider.
E-mail answers to editor Jennifer
Wroblewski at jwroblewski@turley.com.
Turley Publications photo by Connie
Casagrande
This statue by Mico Kaufman
can be found at a knowledge
corridor somewhere in Agawam.
Do you know where it is?

Bridging the gap to safety

By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM – A recent report issued by
the Gov. Deval Patrick administration has
indicated a 12 percent drop in structurally
deficient bridges in the state, with 68
bridges that were fixed or replaced and are
now considered safe for use statewide.
Here in Agawam, one of the major
bridges has been repaired but one other
bridge is still in need of work and should
be replaced, Mayor Richard Cohen
believes.
“If the state decides it would cost less to
fix the bridge and it can be repaired, I would
say let’s do it,” said Cohen. “But if we had
our way, we should get a new bridge.”
The Morgan-Sullivan Bridge is the gate-
way to West Springfield and the Eastern
States Exposition. It is located just a quar-
ter mile from Agawam Town Hall and
Cohen said it has been the source of many
traffic headaches and traffic accidents in
the past.
“That bridge has had a lot of accidents
over time,” said Cohen. “It is always
backed up during the busy times.”
Those busy times for the bridge include
the 17-day “Big E” event each fall in West
Springfield. Cars line the roads leading to
the four-way intersection going across the
bridge. The configuration of the turn
lanes, rough paving, and lack of lines on
the two lanes make it very difficult for
motorists to maneuver.
In addition, the bridge has gradually
become an eyesore.
Cohen said he believes a new bridge
would be the best solution because it could
be made to be wider and could address the
traffic concerns.
The biggest challenge of the bridge is its
length, as it is less than a quarter mile
long. At each end of the bridge, there are
multiple turn options and traffic lights. The
lack of room and turn lanes have created
nightmares, Cohen said.
During the past couple of years, Cohen
said the town has joined West Springfield
in completing an engineered study of the
bridge. But the funding for repairs is up to
the Massachusetts Department of
Transportation, which has not committed
to fixing it at this time.
“We’re hoping it gets addressed soon,”
said Cohen. “But we don’t have anything
in place at this time.”
Following the collapse of a bridge in
Minnesota in 2007, Patrick began an accel-
erated bridge program to address deficien-
cies in the Commonwealth.
That program has repaired the South
End Bridge, which leads into Agawam and
the beginning of Route 57. Cohen said the
repairs are welcome there because the
bridge is a gateway into the Agawam area
from across the Connecticut River.
Cohen added there are no other bridges
in town in need of major attention.
Cell from page 1
discuss the application.
The Agawam Fire Department has written
a letter of support for the tower and has stat-
ed it will utilize space on it for emergency
communications if it is approved.
Fire Chief Stephen Martin’s letter states
the department’s desire to make major
improvements to their communications sys-
tems, including the need create redundancy
and cross-communications with the police
department.
“Unfortunately, cost constraints have
restricted us from implementing such a sys-
tem,” Martin said. “The construction of the
cellular tower will …maintain a surety that
communication failure will not be an
option.”
The proposed placement of the tower is
near both a residential neighborhood and the
highway section of Route 57. The church is
located across the street from Agawam High
School.
Last week’s photo: That wall
can be found at Mass. Veterans
Memorial Cemetery located at
1390 Main St.
Another letter of support is also included
from Michele Briggs, the Real Estate and
Construction Manager of New Cingular
Wireless, the parent company of AT&T. She
supports the new tower and said AT&T is
seeking to expand its coverage in
Massachusetts.
“Based on AT&T’s existing significant
gaps in coverage in this area of Agawam,
AT&T strongly supports this petition,” said
Briggs.
No paperwork has been submitted to the
City Council against the petition as of
presstime.
Once the hearing is scheduled Tuesday
night, City Council President Don Rheault
will likely refer it to the Zoning and
Ordinance Subcommittees for a recommen-
dation. The Planning Board will also be
meeting on the matter within their next two
meetings. The applicant must get Planning
Board approval for the site plan while City
Council is the body responsible for allowing
the use on the Methodist Church property.

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Opinion
Snow and ice can
cost property
owners - part two
S
everal weeks ago in this space we
wrote about the state’s Supreme
Judicial Court (SJC) ruling in July
that makes it a legal responsibility of all
home and business owners to remove all
snow and ice from their property.
Eliminating any distinction between natu-
ral and manmade accumulations of snow
and ice, if someone is injured because
property owners didn’t take “reasonable
care” in removing snow or ice, it could cost
them a world of hurt.
In addition to potential financial pain,
snow and ice removal can cause physical
pain. Each year, thousands of people suffer
back, neck, shoulder and wrist injuries
while shoveling snow from sidewalks and
driveways. But, according to Dr. Julio
Martinez-Silvestrini, staff physiatrist at
Baystate Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, there are steps you can take
to minimize your risk of injury.
Before grabbing the shovel, warm up
your muscles with some gentle stretches
and exercises, Dr. Martinez-Silvestrini
advises.
Snow shoveling can be a real workout,
so drink plenty of water to avoid dehydra-
tion and avoid caffeine, nicotine and other
stimulants that increase heart rate.
Freshly fallen snow is lighter, so tackle
the chore sooner rather than later when
snow becomes packed and wet.
Lift smaller rather than larger loads of
snow, bending at the knees and lifting with over-the-counter medication and gentle doctor. injury, it removes it completely!
your legs instead of your back. Step in the exercise. For self-care, remember “cold” Finally, anyone who already suffers from And while we’re on the subject of snow,
same direction you are throwing the snow then “heat.” Dr. Martinez-Silvestrini advis- back or wrist pain, coronary artery disease we welcome your photos of landscapes,
to avoid twisting movements. Remember es applying a cold pack as soon as possible or other heart problems, should avoid snowmen, sledding, skiing, and any other
that pushing snow is better than lifting it, after the injury at least several times a day shoveling altogether. snow-related activity, e-mail them to us at
take frequent breaks and walk around to for up to 20 minutes, followed by heat after And here’s the best advice Dr. Martinez- aan@turley.com, and we’ll share the good
avoid back fatigue. two to three days to relax muscles and Silvestrini offers – hire a neighborhood news about snow with our readers!
If you experience back pain, it will prob- increase blood flow, he said. If pain per- youngster to do the shoveling for you –
ably subside within a couple of days with sists after three days, it’s time to see the that doesn’t just minimize your risk of

Letter to the Editor

AGAWAM
Advertiser News Here to serve your needs Birchenough, Linda Demers, Donald Hill
and Mark Rossi.
dates but not advertised very well. We have
them out there so it is easier to vote for the
The commission is here to help and assist handicapped individual. The only problem I
A TURLEY PUBLICATION To the editor: residents with their disability needs and to found was the questions were way too long,
answer questions you may have with your with 10 ore more pages. They are too long
23 Southwick Street Did you ever see someone parked in a rights as a disabled person and handicapped and drawn out. They should just explain the
Feeding Hills, MA 01030 handicapped space that did not belong? The accessibility projects. questions and that’s it. They also have a fea-
786-7747 • 786-8137 town of Agawam has received a $4 million Members went out on voting day to see ture for those hard of seeing.
email: aan@turley.com grant to fix senior parking and sidewalks some of the problems that exist at some of So if you need help with any issues, don’t
throughout the town. the schools and the three we visited need to be afraid to contact the commission. We are
Publisher: On Nov. 18, new officers were voted in for be brought up to code and will be addressed here to help you with your needs. We can be
Patrick H. Turley the Disabilities Commission. They are Joan at a later date. They are Agawam High reached at the senior center at 821-0604 or
Executive Vice President: Linnehan, town liaison and acting secretary; School, Phelps Elementary School and Clark 821-0605
Keith Turley Jean Carter, chairperson; Frank Mazzei, vice Elementary School.
Vice President of Publications: chairperson; James Sebolt, treasurer; Peter I did get to use the new handicap voting Peter Boadry
Douglas L. Turley Boadry, public relations; and Muriel machine. It is easy to use through the candi- Disability Commission
Vice President of Manufacturing:
Jack Mead
Executive Editor: Letters to the Editor must include a name, address, and daytime telephone number for author verification purposes. We do not
Tim Kane publish anonymous letters. All letters are subject to editing for content and space. The deadline is Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Please
send letters to Agawam Advertiser News, Letters to the Editor, Attn: Teri Machia, 23 Southwick St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030 or
Jennifer Wroblewski . . . . . . . . . . . . .Editor e-mail aan@turley.com.
Greg Scibelli, Deana Casamento, Angie
Jordan, Sarah Platanitis & Connie J.
and as a woman? As I ponder the stars and It seems I have been searching for a deeper
Casagrande . . . . . . .Writers/Photographers
Teri Machia . . . . . .Administrative Manager FAITH MATTERS feel the peace-filled breeze, a quiet fills me
and a gentle voice says, “Be still and know
relationship with God all my life; from my
childhood encounters in the open fields of
Dave Forbes . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sports Editor that I am God.” Poland, to the struggles trying to understand
Beth Baker . . . . . . . . .Advertising Director I’ve heard these words before. a loving Father God who allows two of my
Jean Raczkowski, Being still has never been my strong point. siblings mental and physical handicaps; to a
Lindsey Ruscio . . . . . . .Account Executive Pastoral Minister It seems that my life ordinarily is too busy Father who through my brother saved my life
Stephanie Hadley . . . . .Graphics Manager Sacred Heart Parish for God, prayer, and for stillness. I make res- when darkness overpowered me.
Kyle Anderson . . . . . . . .Layout and Design olutions to make time for these things but I When I look back at my life, I am certain
Charlann Griswold . . .Circulation Manager seem to take God for granted. It’s 2011; I’ll of one thing. Although I have left the path
be 58 years-old this year. My dad died at the many times and pursued my own interests,
age of 58, too young to die I think, much too God was with me, waiting patiently and lov-

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I
t’s Jan. 1, just a few minutes past mid-
night, the New Year’s wishes completed
and the toast consumed.
As I sit here gazing at the heavens, some-
thing seems to be missing. There are thou-
sands, maybe millions of stars before me; I
can’t even count the ones I see. Yet, how
many more are there that I do not see?
I feel very small, a speck in the universe
and I wonder who am I that God has loved
me into being, created me in His image and
likeness, breathed into me His spirit? Why
am I here at this particular time in history,
young. I have so many plans, so much I hope
to accomplish. Yet, God’s way is not our
way, His plan not our plan.
So, what is God’s plan for my life? I read
in Jeremiah 29: 11-13: “For I know well the
plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord,
plans for your welfare, not for woe! Plans to
give you a future full of hope. When you call
me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen
to you. When you look for me, you will find
me. Yes, when you seek me with all your
heart, you will find me with you, says the
Lord, and I will change your lot.”
ingly for me. Where is He now? Well, I
believe He’s with me, waiting for me to
become still and know that He is God, to sit
even for a moment and acknowledge His
presence. To acknowledge that He is my
Father, and He cares for me, for my every
need. And as I do, I feel complete and finally,
there is nothing more missing. And as I gaze
upon creation, the beauty of the heavens, I
resolve to allow and to embrace more quiet
moments like these to contemplate the
Please see FAITH, page 5
January 13, 2011
READER’S POLL
Compiled by Angie Jordan
Turley Publications correspondent
Kid's Reader's Poll question is: What is your favorite restaurant and your least favorite restaurant to dine?
Jocelyn Schmuck of Sabina Nagiyev of
Agawam Feeding Hills
"Favorite restaurant is "I like them all, they all
Uno's and least favorite is have good and different
Chuck E. Cheese. The reason foods."
I don't like Chuck E. Cheese
is because it is for babies."
Keely Cote of Lexi Jordan of
Feeding Hills Feeding Hills
"My favorite is "My favorite is
McDonalds cause they have McDonalds and my least
good food. My least favorite favorite is Taco Bell
is Red Robin." because it tastes bad."
SBA reminds residents
of disaster loan
application deadline
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business
Administration reminds homeowners,
renters, businesses and non-profit organi-
zations in Agawam of the deadline to sub-
mit disaster loan applications for damage
caused by the fire on Nov. 21. The dead-
line to file an application for physical dam-
age is Feb. 7. The declaration covers
Hampden County and the adjacent coun-
ties of Berkshire, Hampshire, Worcester in
Massachusetts and Hartford, Litchfield and
Tolland in Connecticut.
The SBA offers loans up to $200,000 to
repair disaster damaged primary residences.
Homeowners and renters are eligible for
loans up to $40,000 to replace personal
property such as furniture, appliances and
clothing. Loans to businesses of all sizes
and non-profit organizations are available
up to $2 million to repair damage to real
estate, machinery, inventory and equipment.
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans
(EIDLs) are available to small businesses,
and most private, non-profit organizations
of all sizes to help meet working capital
needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assis-
tance is available regardless of whether the
business suffered any property damage.
Interest rates are as low as 2.25 percent
for homeowners and renters, 4 percent for
businesses, and 3 percent for private non-
profit organizations, with terms up to 30
years. Loan amounts and terms are set by
SBA and are based on each applicant’s
financial condition.
Additionally, disaster victims with insur-
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AGAWAM — Food critics don't always have an easy
Local Democrats
job. They have to rate restaurants on criteria such as,
cleanliness, service, food presentation and taste. What if
your food critics were kids? Would you trust their opin-
ion? We all know kids can say the darndest things, but this
week’s Reader's Poll lets you see that they also have some
slate caucus
pretty strong opinions about where to eat and which Registered Democrats in Agawam will be holding a
restaurants to stay away from and why. caucus at the Agawam Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 5
at 11 a.m. to elect 16 delegates and three alternates to the
2011 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Delegates
will be divided equally between men and women. You
must be in line by 11 a.m. to vote.
This year’s Action Agenda Convention will be held on
Saturday, June 4 at the Tsongas Arena in Lowell. All
Massachusetts Democrats chosen at their caucuses will
gather to adopt a new Action Agenda outlining grassroots
and party building initiatives to build on this year’s suc-
cesses to prepare for the elections in 2012.
The caucus is open to all registered Democrats in
Agawam. You must have been a registered Democrat by
Dec. 31, 2010. All ballots will be written and secret.
Those not elected as delegate and/or alternate, who meet
Mahek Madhani of Christina Ferraro of
the qualifications, may apply to be add-on delegates in the
Feeding Hills Feeding Hills following categories: youth, minority, and disabled.
“My fave is On the "My favorite is Red Rose.
Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color,
Border. They have My least favorite is Burger
creed, national origin, disability, religion, ethnic identity,
Mexican food and it’s my King because my family
sexual orientation or economic status in the conduct of the
favorite. My least favorite doesn't like it."
caucus is strictly prohibited. Challenges to the delegate
is Burger King."
selection process can be filed with the Massachusetts
Democratic Party, 56 Roland St., Suite 203, Boston, MA
02129 no later than 10 days after the caucus date.
Faith from page 4
Creator, my heavenly Father.
Yes, it’s a new year with new hopes and possibilities. I
remember the words Jesus gave in John 10:10 “...I have
come that they may have life, and that they may have it
more abundantly.”
My prayer is that during the course of this year you
Brendan LeBlanc of Autumn Jordan of encounter within your heart the God, the Father, who
Feeding Hills Feeding Hills loves you and cares about your every need. Wishing you
"My favorite restaurant is "My favorite restaurant is a happy, healthy, and peace filled New Year.
Friendly's and I don't like On the Hill. It’s a really
McDonalds; I am bored of it good restaurant. My least
and the food is boring." favorite is McDonalds; it’s
disgusting!
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ance should not wait for an insurance set-
tlement before applying to the SBA. If vic-
tims do not know how much of their loss
will be covered by insurance or other
sources, the SBA will consider making a
loan for the total loss up to its loan limits,
provided the borrower agrees to use insur-
ance proceeds to reduce or repay their
SBA loan.
The SBA also offers mitigation funds to
disaster victims based on 20 percent of the
verified physical damage. These funds are
designed to help borrowers pay for protec-
tive measures which may prevent damages
of the same kind in the future.
To obtain information or a loan applica-
tion, call the SBA’s Customer Service
Center at (800) 659-2955 (800-877-8339
for people with speech or hearing disabili-
ties) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.
until 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to disas-
tercustomerservice@sba.gov. Business
loan applications can also be downloaded
from the SBA website at www.sba.gov.
Completed applications should be mailed
to: U.S. Small Business Administration,
Processing and Disbursement Center,
14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX
76155.
Those affected by the disaster may apply
for disaster loans from SBA’s secure web-
site at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.
The filing deadline to return applications
for physical damage is Feb. 7. The dead-
line to return economic injury applications
is Sept. 7.
Page 6
Public Safety
POLICE LOG
The Agawam Police Department
responded to 360 calls from Jan. 4 to
Jan. 10. The department made six
arrests. Those arrested will appear at a
future date in Westfield District Court
and are innocent until proven guilty.
Wednesday, Jan. 5
Marilyn Solis, 38, of 14 Doane Ave.,
Agawam, was arrested at 5:55 a.m. on
two warrants.
Brian St. Jean, 28, of 98 Karen Lynn
Circle, Feeding Hills, was arrested at
6:58 a.m. on charges of operating a
motor vehicle with license suspended
and speeding in violation of special reg-
ulation.
Roger Dwayne Mosher, 53, of 23
Suffield St., Apt. 14, Agawam, was
arrested at 12:54 p.m. on a charge of
Fire marshal offers heating safety tips
By Jennifer Wroblewski
Staff Writer
In the wake of a fire that caused an esti-
mated $60,000 in damages to a Main Street
home on Monday, fire officials are urging
caution for those residents who seek alterna-
tive ways to heat their homes.
The most common method is by chimney
or wood stove, although some people prefer
to supplement their home’s heating by using
a space heater. According to Agawam fire
investigators, the Jan. 10 fire at the single-
family residence started as a result of
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disorderly conduct.
Thursday, Jan. 6
Jonathan Reyes, 22, of 238 Maple St.,
Apt. C1, Agawam, was arrested at 7:27
a.m. on a warrant.
Friday, Jan. 7
James Joseph Riley, 40, of 205
Saratoga St., Chicopee, was arrested at
8:43 p.m. on two default warrants for
failure to appear.
Monday, Jan. 10
Jesse Cody Malia, 24, of 39 Van Deen
Ave., Apt. C, West Springfield, was
arrested at 2:25 a.m. on a charge of
operating under the influence of liquor
(second offense).
Though a cheaper alternative than heating
with gas or oil, those alternative methods do
pose dangers to homeowners. With that
information in mind, the state fire marshal’s
office has released its fire safety tips for stay-
ing safe this winter.
According to the Office of the State Fire
Marshal, between 2005 and 2009, a total of
59 space heater fires were reported. While
the fires are not frequent, they are often
deadly.
According to statistics released last year,
one of every seven space heater fires causes
a fatality. From 2005 to 2009, the fires
caused eight civilian deaths, seven civilian
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FIRE LOG
The Agawam Fire Department respond-
ed to 81 EMS calls for the week of Jan. 3
to Jan 10.
On Jan. 3 at 1:05 p.m., the department
responded to Gunn Geary Lane for arcing,
shorted electrical equipment.
On Jan. 3 at 9:22 p.m., the department
responded to Paul Revere Drive for uninten-
tional transmission of alarm.
On Jan. 4 at 2:03 a.m., the department
responded to North Street for a motor vehicle
accident.
On Jan. 4 at 9:25 a.m., the department
responded to Maple Street for a lockout.
On Jan. 5 at 8:57 a.m., the department
responded to School Street for a false
alarm/false call.
On Jan. 7 at 8:11 a.m., the department
responded to 24 Jennie Circle for a carbon
monoxide detector activation.
On Jan. 7 at 1:03 p.m., the department
injuries, 14 fire service injuries and an esti-
mated dollar loss of $3 million. The average
dollar loss for a space heater fire is $42,800.
Of those fires reported, 20 percent were
caused when combustible materials such as
bedding, magazines, newspapers, clothing or
furniture were too close to the heater.
Another 7 percent were caused when rugs,
carpets or mats were under or too close to the
heater.
Fire officials urge residents to use caution
when using a space heater:
• When buying a heater, look for one that
has been tested and labeled by a nationally
recognized testing company.
• Keep the heater away from drapes, furni-
ture, and other flammable materials. Place it
on a level surface away from areas where
someone might bump it and knock it over.
• If using an extension cord, make sure it
is a heavy duty cord marked with a power
rating at least as high as that on the label of
the heater itself. Those cords are usually
orange in color.
• Never leave a space heater unattended or
running while asleep.
• Keep electric heaters away from water.
Likewise, in 2009, there were 928 reported
fire incidents involving chimneys, fireplaces
and woodstoves. These fires were responsi-
ble for two civilian deaths, six civilian
injuries, 14 fire service injuries, and resulted
This home at 855 Main St., Agawam, sustained significant damage dur-
ing a fire that was caused by an unattended space heater placed too
closely to a wall.
Fire from page 1
started. The homeowners were not identi-
fied at presstime.
Within a minute and a half of receiving
the call, the fire department arrived on
scene and the fire was extinguished within
10 minutes of the first company’s arrival,
Martin said. In all, three engines, one lad-
der, two ambulances and two chiefs’ cars
were on hand.
January 13, 2011
responded to Poplar Street for an odor of
smoke.
On Jan. 8 at 10:03 a.m., the department
responded to Main Street for a passenger
vehicle fire.
On Jan. 8 at 2:51 p.m., the department
responded to Springfield Street for a lockout.
On Jan. 9 at 5:23 p.m., the department
responded to North Westfield Street for an
alarm system sounding due to malfunction.
On Jan. 9 at 7:57 p.m., the department
responded to North Westfield Street for a
smoke detector activation due to malfunc-
tion.
On Jan. 10 at 12:09 a.m., the department
responded to North Westfield Street for a
smoke detector activation due to malfunc-
tion.
On Jan. 10 at 9:07 a.m., the department
responded to Cooper Street for a lockout.
On Jan.10 at 10:29 a.m., the department
responded to Main Street for a structure fire.
in $3.1 million in property losses. These inci-
dents make up 35 percent of all fires linked
to heating systems.
In order to reduce the number of chimney,
fireplace and woodstove fires, the Office of
the State Fire Marshal has released these tips
for proper use of a fireplace/wood stove:
• Most chimney fires occur due to a build-
up of creosote, a tarry by-product of burning
wood. Have your chimney flue cleaned
before each heating season, and burn only
dry, well-seasoned hardwood to reduce cre-
osote accumulation.
• Do not use flammable liquids to start the
fire.
• Never leave children attended near the
stove.
• Check that the damper is open before
lighting the fire. Failure to do so can result in
an accumulation of smoke and carbon
monoxide within the home. Do not close the
damper before the fire has died out and the
embers are cold.
• Use a fireplace screen to prevent flying
sparks and embers from falling out onto the
floor.
• Install and maintain smoke alarms and
carbon monoxide detectors to provide pro-
tection for your family.
For more information about fire safety,
visit the state fire marshal’s website, which
can be accessed through www.mass.gov.
Three firefighters were reportedly
injured during the incident: one was trans-
ferred to the hospital for shortness of
breath, another with a head injury and a
third with a foot injury. They were not
identified and their conditions were not
known at presstime.
Main Street was closed to traffic
between Elm and Leonard streets for about
one hour while crews worked, Martin said.
January 13, 2011 AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS Page 7

Families/Seniors Senior Center’s weekly

calendar of events
Agawam Junior Women’s Club Monday, Jan. 17: Senior Center closed. Martin Luther
King Jr. Day observed.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: 8:45 a.m., S.H.I.N.E. (by appt.); 9 a.m.,

announces award winners

The GFWC Agawam Junior
Women’s Club recently honored two
members for their outstanding leader-
ship qualities.
Mary O’Connell was chosen as
this year ’s Martha Michalewich
Clubwoman of the Year Award win-
ner. This award is given to the club-
woman who goes beyond the call of
duty for her club. She takes on roles
as a leader and follower and repre-
sents her club in a positive light. In
addition to her role as club president
for the last two years, O’Connell has
been involved in numerous club
activities over the past year.
When not at the gavel, she has coor-
dinated presentations for club meet-
ings, attended conferences, lent a hand
with the club’s annual fashion show,
helped to set up for the Festival of
Trees, and delivered holiday baskets to
those in need. O’Connell is married to
Rich and the mother of two, Kate and
Nora. She works as an administrative
assistant at Community Renewal
Team, Inc. in Hartford, a non-profit,
social service agency that provides
programs for those in need. O’Connell
works in the CRT Development
Office, where she helps to coordinate
community events.
Janine Iacolo was honored with the
Marilyn Perry Leadership Award,
which is given to a clubwoman who
demonstrates outstanding leadership
both in her club and her community.
Agawam Junior Women’s Club members, from left, Mary
O’Connell and Janine Iacolo, were honored recently for their
contributions to the club.
This award honors those who take an
active leadership role in the club, while
also being involved in community
organizations and projects.
Iacolo has served as publicity chair-
person for the past four years, as well as
chairperson for the Festival of Trees and
the scholarship committee. She can be
found at many club events lending a
hand whenever possible, and often
involves her family members as well.
Turley Publications courtesy photo
Iacolo is married to Mario and is
mom to Steve and Kate. She is
employed as a special education
teacher in Springfield. She also volun-
teers for the Jimmy Fund, Relay for
Life, and as a training specialist for the
Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education.
Iacolo is also pursuing a Certificate of
Advanced Graduate Studies at
American International College.
Sewing, Exercise, Knitting; 10 a.m., PACE; 12:30 p.m.,
Ladies Billiards 1:30 p.m., Mah Jongg, Movie (“A Good
Year”); 2:30 p.m., Chorus; 4 p.m., Zumba; 6 p.m., Beginners
Line Dancing; 6:30 p.m., Evening Sewing Class.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: 8:15 a.m., Weight Training, Yoga; 10
a.m., Beginners Yoga; 12:15 p.m., Overlook VNA Seminar
on Managing Medication: 1:30 p.m., Golden Ages Chapter 2
Meeting; 6 p.m., Guys & Dolls Pool Club.
Thursday, Jan. 20: 8:30 a.m., Foot Nurses (by appt.); 9
a.m., Exercise; 9:30 a.m., Quilting; 10 a.m., PACE, Line
Dancing 2; 12:15 p.m., Educational Seminar with
Governor’s Center, Bridge; 1 p.m., Pitch; 1:30 p.m., Open
Art; 2 p.m., Melody Band; 4 p.m., Zumba; 6:30 p.m., Pitch;
7 p.m., Autism Support Group.
Friday, Jan. 21: 8:30 a.m., Tap; 9:30 a.m., Hand & Foot
Card Game, Oil Painting; 10 a.m., Tai Chi; 11:15 a.m., Yoga;
Noon, Canasta; 1 p.m., Cribbage, Beginner Computer Class.
Agawam Senior
Center lunch menu
Monday, Jan. 17: Senior Center closed.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: Hamburger and gravy, mashed potatoes,
corn, pears.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: Roast chicken, stuffing, broccoli,
pudding.
Thursday, Jan. 20: Roast turkey tetrazzini over egg noo-
dles, peas and carrots, baked good.
Friday, Jan. 21: Clam chowder, tuna melt, lettuce and
tomato, Jell-O.
Notes from the Music Room
By Darcy Davis
A new group of George Gershwin songs has been added to
the chorus folders in the Music Room at the Agawam Senior
Center. They include a number of well known tunes, including
“Maybe,” “Embraceable You,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing

Start the year off right with the AJWC
If your New Year’s resolutions included volunteering
time to help your community, consider joining the
Agawam Junior Women’s Club at the first meeting of
2011 on Tuesday, Jan.18. The meeting will be held at the
Agawam Senior Center at 7 p.m.
The GFWC Agawam Juniors are known for their
many projects and programs concerning community
issues. You are invited to join them Jan. 18 for an oppor-
tunity to learn how you can help others in the communi-
ty. For more information, contact Membership
Chairperson Betsie Stassen at 789-7313.
Off,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “They Can’t Take That
Away From Me” and “For You, For Me, For Evermore.”
Several of the less familiar songs are “Soon,” “They All
Laughed,” “A Foggy Day,” “Shall We Dance” and “Slap
That Bass.” Several songs from Porgy and Bess are “It Ain’t
Necessarily So,” “A Woman is a Sometime Thing” and
“Summertime.”
The chorus welcomes visitors at any of the Tuesday after-
noon sessions and new members at any time during the year.

Celebration dinner to be
Friends schedule held at senior center
Clear snow around
‘Friendly’ fundraiser The Friends of the Agawam Senior Center will celebrate

fire hydrants
Agawam Fire Chief Stephen Martin recently asked
residents to remember to shovel the snow from around
area fire hydrants while clearing snow from their drive-
ways and sidewalks this winter.
The Friends of the Agawam Senior Center will host a
fundraiser at Agawam Friendly’s on Tuesday, Feb. 1 from
5-8 p.m. A percentage of sales during these hours will ben-
efit Friends’ projects. The public is invited to enjoy a meal
or treat yourself to some ice cream to help benefit the
Agawam Senior Center.
the second anniversary of the new senior center on
Wednesday, Jan. 26 with a porchetta dinner to be held from 5
p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The menu will also include mashed pota-
toes and gravy, salad and strawberry shortcake. Donation is
$12 per ticket and the public is invited to attend.
Entertainment to be announced.
Anyone interested is encouraged to purchase their tickets
early. For tickets, call Emile Cote at 335-9440.

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In the Classroom
New Facebook and social networking
websites policy for school staff
By Deana Casamento
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM — Agawam Public Schools
personnel were recently informed of the dis-
trict’s new policy for Facebook and other
social networking websites, which instructs
staff to “conduct themselves in ways that do
not distract from or disrupt the educational
process.”
District employees will be orientated and
reminded annually by School Superintendent
District takes next step to receive
Green Repair Program funds
By Deana Casamento
Turley Publications Correspondent
AGAWAM — The Agawam Junior High
School has been granted tentative approval
by the state’s Green Repair Program to pro-
ceed with plans to replace the school’s roof,
exterior doors, windows, and boilers with
more energy-efficient ones.
The Massachusetts School Building
Authority (MSBA) sent the district a ques-
tionnaire, which was returned to them on
Jan. 7, and the district must next form a
selection committee consisting of one repre-
sentative from the town appointed by
Mayor Richard Cohen; one school commit-
tee member appointed by the school com-
mittee; and one representative from the dis-
trict appointed by Superintendent Dr. Mary
A. Czajkowski.
If this selection committee is approved by
MSBA, then the project will move quickly. A
pre-approved list of three owner project man-
agers and three designers will be sent to the
committee by the MSBA. The committee
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Dr. Mary A. Czajkowski and the school prin-
cipals to abstain from improper fraternization
with students through the use of Facebook
and other networking sites, as well as via cell
phone, texting, and telephone usage.
Teachers and staff are prohibited from
accepting students as “friends” on network-
ing sites, and are not to give out their private
cell or home phone numbers without prior
approval from the district. In addition, the
district’s computers and other technology
will be monitored for inappropriate usage.
will select one owner project manager and
one designer based on either in-person inter-
views or their resumes and/or credentials.
The project will then move into a feasibili-
ty and schematic phase when the owner proj-
ect manager and designer will devise a
“Project Scope and Budget” to be presented
to the MSBA for approval. If approved, the
MSBA will come up with a Project Funding
Agreement to be approved by the Agawam
City Council.
If the city council approves the agreement,
commencement and completion of the con-
struction phase will ensue quickly, as the ren-
ovations must be completed by December.
Czajkowski said the timing of the funding
could not have come at a better time.
“If we move ahead with this, the reim-
bursement from it will save the town a con-
siderable amount of money. The junior
high’s roof has exhausted its lifespan and
needs to be replaced. This way, the Green
Repair Program will reimburse the district
for the cost of something that we were going
to have to do,” said Czajkowski.
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Staff members were also instructed that all
student correspondence should be made
through the district’s email or telephone sys-
tem, except in emergency situations. All con-
tact and messages between coaches and team
members should be made to all team mem-
bers – except when it concerns medical or
academically privileged information – in
which case the athletic director and the
school principal are to be copied on the cor-
respondence.
The policy also prohibits the posting of
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The Roberta G. Doering Counseling
Department will be hosting its second cof-
fee hour of the year Wednesday, Jan. 19 at
9:30 a.m. At this time, the “ACT: SOS
Middle School Program” will be pre-
viewed. The message of the program is to
teach students to ACT: Acknowledge that
Agawam Schools' weekly lunch menu
AGAWAM HIGH SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 17: Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day. No school.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: Popcorn chicken
bites with dipping sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned green beans, fresh and
chilled fruit, pudding with topping.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: Buttered noodles
with meat sauce on the side, wheat bread-
stick, Italian mixed vegetables, fresh and
chilled fruit, vanilla cake with icing.
Thursday, Jan. 20: Ultra-grain stuffed
crust cheese pizza, salad with light dress-
ing, fresh and chilled fruit, cookie.
Friday, Jan. 21: Burger on a roll with
lettuce and tomatoes, baked French fries,
vegetable, fresh and chilled fruit, dessert.
AGAWAM JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 17: Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day. No school.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: Popcorn chicken
bites with dipping sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned green beans, fresh and
chilled fruit, pudding with topping.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: Buttered noodles
with meat sauce on the side, wheat bread-
stick, Italian mixed vegetables, fresh and
chilled fruit, vanilla cake with icing.
Thursday, Jan. 20: Ultra-grain cheese
pizza, salad with light dressing, fresh and
chilled fruit, cookie.
Friday, Jan. 21: Baked mozzarella
sticks with marinara sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned corn, fresh and chilled
fruit, dessert.
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pictures, videos, or comments on websites
and through email or text messaging that
may be deemed inappropriate for sexual con-
tent and exhibition or advocating of alcohol
and drug use.
Czajkowski or a designee will conduct
periodic Internet searches for inappropriate
online staff materials. The discovery of such
material will bring an investigation of the
incident and the superintendent and princi-
pals may “consider and apply disciplinary
action up to and including termination.”
your friend has a problem, express that
you Care, and Tell a trusted adult.
All parents and guardians are encour-
aged to attend this showing. Those plan-
ning to attend are asked to contact the
counseling department by Jan. 17 at (413)
789-1400 ext. 455.
ROBERTA G. DOERING
SCHOOL
Monday, Jan. 17: Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day. No school.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: Popcorn chicken
bites with dipping sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned green beans, fresh and
chilled fruit, Fruit Roll-Up.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: Buttered noodles
with meat sauce on the side, wheat bread-
stick, Italian mixed vegetables, fresh and
chilled fruit, vanilla cake with icing.
Thursday, Jan. 20: Ultra-grain cheese
pizza, salad with light dressing, fresh and
chilled fruit, cookie.
Friday, Jan. 21: Baked mozzarella
sticks with marinara sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned corn, fresh and chilled
fruit, orange cream bar.
AGAWAM ELEMENTARY
SCHOOLS
Monday, Jan. 17: Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day. No school.
Tuesday, Jan. 18: Popcorn chicken
bites with dipping sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned green beans, fresh and
chilled fruit, Fruit Roll-Up.
Wednesday, Jan. 19: Buttered noodles
with meat sauce on the side, wheat bread-
stick, Italian mixed vegetables, fresh and
chilled fruit, vanilla cake with icing.
Thursday, Jan. 20: Ultra-grain cheese
pizza, salad with light dressing, fresh and
chilled fruit, cookie.
Friday, Jan. 21: Baked mozzarella
sticks with marinara sauce, mashed pota-
toes, seasoned corn, fresh and chilled
fruit, orange cream bar.
786-4820
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College Acceptances:
Tom Borsari: Franklin Pierce University; Lasell College
Jessica Burkavage: Castleton State College;
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Tiama Callahan: New England Institute of Art
Jessica Colson: Merrimack College
Shavon Ennis: Western New England College;
University of Rhode Island; Worcester State University
David Farwell: Lasell College
Richard Gingras: Western New England College
Nicole Johnson: Elms College
Samantha Hurley: Assumption College
Kate May: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Michael Masciadrelli: Assumption College
Carly Michel: Bridgewater State University; University
of Rhode Island
Diana Paskal: Elms College
Rushab Patel: Western New England College; Bryant
University
Hannah Pender: Westfield State University
Shannon Reardon: UMASS-Amherst; Northeastern
University
Courtney Rivest: Keene State College; Castleton State
College
Sarah Taylor: Quinnipiac University
Anthony Vecchiarelli: University of Hartford
Kevin Wheeler: Southern New Hampshire University;
Franklin Pierce University
Open Houses: Check the college website for more infor-
mation and to confirm the date and time of the event.
Bay State College: Jan. 29
Culinary Institute of America: Jan. 28
Johnson & Wales University: Jan. 29
New England Institute of Art: Jan. 19
Nichols College: Decision Day held Jan. 27
St. Joseph's College: Jan. 21
FAFSA Massachusetts College Goal Sunday: Financial
aid professionals from Massachusetts colleges and univer-
sities will provides free assistance to students and families
in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), the federally required form for students seeking
score of 450 on both sections of the SAT are encouraged to
attend Decision Day. Students must register by contacting
Jamie Coan at (617) 879-2204 or e-mail at jcoan@whee-
lock.edu. It is important to ask your counselor for the unof-
ficial transcript several days before it's needed.
Scholarships:
See your counselor or visit the websites below for more
information or for an application. To see previous listings
of scholarships, view past senior bulletins on the high
school website for more information.
Hood Good Sport Scholarship: Rewards high school
senior athletes with $5,000 towards furthering their educa-
tion at a two- or four-year accredited college/university. To
be eligible, students must have proven their ability to put
the spirit of competition above winning while participating
in a varsity level sport. These students must have also
earned a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher and performed vol-
unteer work in the community. Visit
www.hood.com/promo/goodsport1010/Default.aspx to
apply. Deadline: Feb. 25.
The Sage Colleges Scholarships in Math, Engineering
and The Sciences: Open to students applying for admission
to full-time study in one of these programs at Russell Sage
College or Sage College of Albany for fall 2011 in the
amount of $6,500. Visit www.sage.edu/SIMETS by Feb.
15.
Christian A. Herter Scholarship: Open to sophomores
and juniors enrolled in a Massachusetts high school and are
legal residents of the state. Students that are selected for
this program must have overcome major adversity in their
lives. Awards are up to $15,000. Deadline: March 1. Visit
www.osfa.mass.edu/ herterScholarship to apply.
Fashion Institute of Technology Presidential Scholars
Program: Open to high school seniors interested in attend-
ing FIT. Deadline: Feb. 15. To apply, visit www.fitnyc.edu.
Ronald McDonald House Charities HACER
Scholarship: Open to graduating high school seniors who
have at least one parent of Hispanic descent. Award:
Minimum of $1,000. Deadline: Jan. 28. Visit
rmhc.org/assets/RMHC-Scholarship-PDFs/RMHCHAC-
ER2010-2011.pdf to apply.
Registration open
for Springfield
Leadership Institute
SPRINGFIELD - The Springfield Leadership Institute
(SLI) represents a 37-plus-year collaboration between the
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield
and the Western New England College School of
Business. Institute alumni represent many accomplished
and distinguished leaders both in business, education,
government and non-profit communities. Graduates of the
Institute are the founders and organizing force of the
Young Professionals Society (YPS) in Springfield. SLI
alumni know the power of effective leadership and many
attribute their success to what they learned at the
Leadership Institute.
Additionally, attendees report that having highly qualified,
PhD. instructors places the program at the highest level.
The 2011 Springfield Leadership Institute, which
begins on Feb. 17, will challenge participants to think in
new ways and to analyze their own strengths and organi-
zational challenges within a dynamic economy. SLI is
taught by Western New England College faculty who will
introduce participants to emerging leadership theory and
best practices. A segment on “Leadership Presence” is
being added this year along with the institute’s continued
emphasis on problem solving at the executive level. Case
studies have also been updated for the 2011 program.
The program meets every Thursday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
in the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St.,
Springfield.
Participants in SLI learn how to be more effective lead-
ers and how to have the power to make an important dif-
ference both in the workplace and in the community.
Contact Lynn Johnson at (413) 755-1310 or at john-
son@myonlinechamber.com for more information.

financial aid, including grants and loans throughout the
nation. This event will take place on Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. in
over 20 locations around Massachusetts, including
Holyoke Community College and Springfield Technical
Community College. For more information, call (877) 4-
PATRONIZE
Ronald McDonald House Charities SCHOLARS
Scholarship: Open to any graduating high school senior
regardless of race or ethnicity. Award: minimum $1,000.
Deadline: Jan. 28. Visit rmhc.org/assets/RMHC-
Scholarship-PDFs/RMHScholars2010-2011.pdf to apply.

CGS-MAS or online at www.FAFSAdav.org.
Wheelock College Decision Day: Held on campus
Saturday, Jan 29 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students
should bring in their completed application, unofficial tran-
These Local
PDK Prospective Educator Scholarship Program: Open
to high school seniors who intend to attend college and
major in education. Applications available in the counsel-
ing office. Deadline: Feb. 1.

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Arts
It’s a ‘Hard Bop’ life
Traditional jazz returns to Agawam with Jason Schwartz Project
Jazz lovers will be in their glory when the Jason Schwarz
Project returns to the Agawam Public Library at 7:30 p.m. on
Friday, Feb. 4 with an encore presentation of traditional jazz
in the style of the Hard Bop Era. This is the second consecu-
tive year the Jason Schwartz Project has performed as part of
the Agawam Cultural Council’s popular Applause Series.
The Jason Schwartz Project performs traditional jazz from
the Hard Bop era (1955-1965) with a playlist including stan-
dards from the greatest names in jazz: Miles Davis, Charles
Mingus, and John Coltrane. Band members also contribute
original compositions that are progressive and often Latin-
influenced. The Jason Schwartz Project has performed at
such venues as Szechuan Tokyo, The Hartford Jazz Festival,
First Night Hartford, and the Agawam Cultural Council
Applause Series.
Schwartz is a 2004 graduate of Westfield State College,
with a bachelor’s degree in music composition and jazz stud-
ies. In 2006, he released his first CD of entirely original jazz
compositions called “Green Horizon.”
Working as a freelance musician for several years,
Schwartz has had the opportunity to work with many musi-
cians in the area and has performed throughout the east coast.
He is currently pursuing a Master of Music degree in compo-
sition from the Hartt School of Music.
The Agawam Public Library is located at 750 Cooper St.
and can be reached by phone at (413) 789-1550. This event is
free and open to the public.
Additional information on each of the Applause Series
events is available at the Agawam Cultural Council website,
www.agawamcc.org.
The Agawam Cultural Council is an all-volunteer local
partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency,
and is funded, in part, by the MCC. The ACC is charged with
bringing engaging, entertaining, and educational events and
opportunities in the arts, humanities, and sciences, to children
and adults from Agawam and the surrounding communities.
The Jason Schwartz Project returns with an
evening of traditional jazz at a concert at the
Agawam Public Library on Friday, Feb. 4 as
part of the Agawam Cultural Council’s seventh
season of its Applause Series.

Found object quilts on view

Applications open
for theatre camp
STaGE Children’s Theatre is offering
an opportunity for people 9 to 15 years-
old to participate in its after school the-
atre camp Tuesdays and Wednesdays
from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. beginning Jan.
18. Technical week is every day after
school from Feb. 28 to March 3 and cul-
minates with productions of “The
Fearsome Pirate Frank” Friday and
Saturday, March 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m.
and Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
The play continues the pirate craze as
a young Elizabethan actor named Frank
is cast to portray a pirate, but can’t
remember his lines. A real band of
pirates enter and kidnap the acting
troupe including Frank and his leading
lady Esmerelda. What makes the story
come alive is that the enemy pirate crew
is female and captained by the real cap-
tain Frank- a woman. Apparently, she
has received the “blackmark” from her
previous crooked captain, who now pur-
sues her in a ghost ship full of zombie
Pirates.
This zany spoof (of a particular popu-
lar pirate flick) is sure to make for an
exciting, swashbuckling, madcap camp
for all who climb aboard. There are a few
spots left and applications are available
online at www.reddoortheatre.com where
one can also go for further information
on all productions. STaGE operates out
of the Red Door Theatre, 152 South
Westfield St. in Feeding Hills. For tick-
ets, call the box office at (413) 789-2026.
at Museum of Fine Arts
SPRINGFIELD - Contemporary art quilts
by B.Z. Reily will be on view at the Michele
& Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts
from Jan. 18 through April 10 in the special
exhibition
There will be a reception with the artist on
Thursday, Feb. 10 from 5-7 p.m. The recep-
tion is free and open to the public.
The series of found object quilts was
inspired by traditional quilting patterns from
cultures as diverse as the Gee’s Bend quil-
ters’ collective in Alabama, the central
Pennsylvania Amish, and Underground
Railway quilters. In the tradition of women
who have, for centuries, taken little bits of
what’s left over or what’s been thrown away
to enhance the visual environment, Reily
pieces together collections of three-dimen-
sional found objects to create her sculptural
quilts.
A self-described “artistic archaeologist,”
she transforms things as diverse as match-
books, coins, sea glass, postage stamps, hats,
tins, shells, baseball gloves, scout patches
and board games into works of art that are
whimsical and fun.
Reily lives in Shutesbury, and is an art
teacher at Shutesbury Elementary School.
The D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts is
located on the Quadrangle at 21 Edwards St.
in downtown Springfield. Free onsite park-
ing is available in the Edwards Street parking
lots. Hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $12.50 for
adults, $9 for seniors and college students,
$6.50 for children 3 to17, and free for chil-
dren under 3 and museum members.
Springfield residents are free with proof of
address. The fee provides admission to all
four Springfield Museums and the Dr. Seuss
National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
For information, call (413) 263-6800 or
visit www.springfieldmuseums.org.

Out & About

Send all community calendar items to
the Agawam Advertiser News at aan@tur-
ley.com, fax to 786-8457 or mail to 23
Southwick St., Feeding Hills, MA 01030.
Please list time, date and place of event,
contact information and a brief description
of the activity involved. Deadline for all
community submissions is noon on
Monday.
Monday, Jan. 17
THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS’
Weekend Family Fun series will continue
with “Celebrate Black History,” an after-
noon of activities which will include trib-
utes to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and
famous African-American musicians.
Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. and are free with museum admission
unless noted. “Black History Laser
Tribute” by Prismatic Magic will be pre-
sented at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 18
THE AGAWAM SENIOR CENTER
will host a free movie at 12:30 p.m. (“A
Good Year”). The public is welcome.
Thursday, Jan. 20
THE SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS AT
THE QUADRANGLE will present “Steam
Coffin: Captain Moses Rogers and the
Steamship Savannah Break the Barrier,”
with John Laurence Busch, historian and
author, at 12:15 p.m. in the Museum of
Fine Arts, 21 Edwards St., Springfield.
Admission is $4 ($2 for museum mem-
bers). Parking is free. For information, call
(413) 263-6800, ext. 488.
UPCOMING AND ONGOING
THE SWINGLES SQUARE DANCE
CLUB will hold a Mainstream Dance
Friday, Jan. 21 from 8-10:30 p.m. (early
rounds from 7:30-8 p.m.) at the United
Mittineague Methodist Church, 800
Amostown Road, West Springfield. This
will be the “Sweatshirt Night” dance. Cost
is $6 per person; singles and couples wel-
come, spectators free. For more informa-
tion, call Dick Walker at (413) 525-3324.
TECH TUESDAY SESSIONS are
offered weekly at the Westfield Athenaeum
through Feb. 15 from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
There is no need to register, just stop by.
Technology Assistant, Tegan Mannino, will
go over common computer uses and
answer questions. For more information,
call (413) 562-0716.
ADULT DROP-IN ZUMBA CLASS is
offered to adults 18 and older Jan. 25 at 7
p.m. Zumba is a fitness program that fuses
hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow
dance moves (no dance experience is nec-
essary.) An instructor from LHQ
DanceForce will lead the class. This pro-
gram is sponsored by the Agawam Center
Library Association and no registration is
necessary.
A FREE, ENTERTAINING, INFOR-
MATIVE, AND INVIGORATING
“Winter Tune-up” will be offered
Wednesday, Jan. 26 at the Westfield
Athenaeum, 6 Elm St. as part of Westfield
on Weekends and will feature motivational
speaker Rob Peck. His topic will be
“Keeping Up In a Down Economy.” Hors
d’oeuvres will be served at 5 p.m., the
year in review will begin at 5:45 p.m., and
Rob Peck will begin at 6:15 p.m.
THE IRISH CULTURAL CENTER at
Elms College will present “The Race” with
Colm Meaney, Susan Lynch and Niamh
McGirr as part of its free Irish film series,
Wednesday, Jan. 26 in the Alumnae
Library Theater at 7 p.m. It is free and
open to the public; however, donations are
welcome. The theater is handicapped-
accessible. For more information, call 265-
2537 or visit www.irish-cairde.org.
THE AGAWAM KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS will host a ziti dinner and ice
cream social fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29
from 4-8 p.m. at St. John The Evangelist
Parish Hall, 833 Main St., Agawam.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for children 6
to 12, and free for children under 5. Ice
cream will be available for monetary dona-
tions or non-perishable food items.
Proceeds to benefit the Parish Cupboard of
Agawam and West Springfield.
THE TUESDAY MORNING MUSIC
CONCERTS at Trinity United Methodist
Church in Springfield will feature David
Carrido Cid on piano, Ellen Redman on
flute and mezzo-soprano Lisa Woods at
10:30 a.m. Free refreshments are provided
after the performances. A business meeting
will be held at 10:15 a.m. For more infor-
mation, contact Yolanda Martin, 25
Valentine St., Springfield or John
Karalekas, TMMC president, Trinity
United Methodist Church, 361 Sumner
Ave., Springfield 01138.
A VALENTINE CHOCOLATE AND
JEWELRY FAIR will be held Saturday,
Feb. 5 at the First Congregational Church,
7 Somers Road, East Longmeadow
Saturday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will be a raffle of items donated by
crafters. Admission and parking are free.

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January 13, 2011
A stitch in time…
Needles and yarn begin in a ball, then become a craft-
ed, thoughtful creation for someone loved, near or far.
Instructor Sandra Ellis offers her guidance to Andrea
Fortier and Marilyn Marieb, both of Feeding Hills.
Andrea encountered a problem while making a beauti-
ful sweater for her granddaughter. Thanks to the
instructor, they realized the pattern instructions were
incorrect, not Andrea’s creative skills.
Dorothy (Dot) Simmons, of Agawam, offered an
ocean-side tip: putting your garments in saltwater will
actually make them waterproof. She plans on sending
her mittens to her family by the ocean for a saltwater
treatment.
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Every Tuesday at the Agawam Public
Library, a group of overly friendly women
can be found laughing, smiling and knitting.
The first Tuesday of every month, Sandra
Ellis of Enfield, Conn., comes in and offers
tips and instructions on techniques. The rest
of the month, helpful and knowledgeable
women are available with needle in hand,
to offer a helping hand.
Turley Publications photos by Connie Casagrande
First time’s the charm. Cathy
Duane, from West Springfield, was
all smiles at her first session and
everyone is excited she'll be com-
ing back in the future.
Having a ball! Jessica McAloon, 22,
of Feeding Hills, came prepared
with her gigantic pound of yarn.
Instructor Sandra Ellis gave it her
best effort to try to find the begin-
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Sharyn O'Reilly, of Springfield, had
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Church
Public invited to St.
John’s picnic
St. John’s Church invites the public to attend the Annual
Winter Picnic on Sunday, Feb. 6. Sponsored by the Event
Coordinating Community, it will begin at 11:15 a.m. and
continue to 2 p.m. Bring the family to St. John the
Evangelist Parish Center at 833 Main St. in Agawam for a
traditional picnic with all the fixings.
The menu will include hamburgers and hot dogs, baked
beans, traditional summer salads, chips, and drinks. Any dona-
tions to the dessert table would be appreciated. There will also
be raffles for the adults and entertainment for the kids.
Ticket prices for the event will be $5 for adults, $4 for stu-
dents and seniors 60 and over. Children 5 and under will be
admitted free of charge. Tickets are available at the church
office during regular hours and will also be available at the
door on the day of the picnic. If you have any questions,
please call Barbara at the office, 786-8105. In the event of
postponement due to inclement weather, the picnic will be
held Sunday, Feb. 20 at the same time.
Presentation for women
at Sacred Heart Jan. 15
A special day for women will be held at Sacred Heart
Parish in Feeding Hills on Saturday, Jan. 15. Dr. Joan Kelly
will explore the contributions of women in the Catholic
Church from Biblical times to the present. Special attention
will be given to the Second Vatican Council’s “universal call
to holiness” and its impact on our renewed appreciation that
the challenge to holiness is addressed to the entire church.
Kelly received her doctorate from the Graduate
Theological Foundation at Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.
She served as an assistant professor of religious studies and
chairman of the graduate religious studies program at St.
Joseph College, West Hartford. She currently teaches at the
graduate level at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.
and is an adjunct professor at Holy Apostles Seminary in
Cromwell, Conn. She received the Papal Cross from Pope
John Paul II for her service to the church and outstanding
performance as a teacher of theology.
The event will begin with Mass at 9 a.m., followed by the
presentation from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and lunch from
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. It will be held at the Sacred Heart Parish
Center, 1061 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Cost is $20 and
includes lunch. All are welcome. For more information or to
register, call Jean Raczkowski at 786-8200.
Bible study open to
the community
WEST SPRINGFIELD - First Congregational United
Church of Christ, 20 Lathrop St., West Springfield, offers a
monthly Bible study open to the community. This month it takes
place on Thursday, Jan. 20. Choose the morning session at 10:30
a.m. or the evening program at 6:30 p.m. The study will focus
on Jesus’early ministry and the calling of his disciples. Readings
are from the New Testaments gospels of John and Matthew, and
one of Paul’s letters. Out of this study, participants will explore
their own unique “ministry and mission” in life.
Join this gathering to begin the year with a focus on the
paths on which the Spirit leads us in our lives. Children are
welcome and a quiet activity is available for them. For more
information, contact Diana Forfa at (413) 734-7667, or email
fccedirector@yahoo.com. Visit www.firstchurchws.org for
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Brownies battle back against Panthers
Girls fall to Holyoke, East Longmeadow; hockey shuts down Green Wave
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications Sports
Correspondent
AGAWAM – The Agawam boys basket-
ball team stands at 4-4 this season after suf-
fering a setback from their three-game losing
streak.
They were last Thursday evening by visit-
ing Cathedral, 49-46. The independent victo-
ry for Cathedral came despite a great late
rally by Agawam in the fourth quarter. Both
teams are considered to be greatly improved
after equally disappointing seasons.
But Cathedral got the jump on this game
and did not look back until the fourth quarter,
when the Brownies put up several points
early on in the quarter, closing to within
three. They kept the score close during the
closing minutes of the game, and then missed
the tying shot to take the loss.
Turley Publications photo by David Henry
sweetdogphotos.com
Agawam’s Alycia Rackliffe (15)
shoots a pullup jumper. Agawam’s Ryan Labonte (3) puts up a floater in the paint.
Agawam mat Piranhas win over Belchertown
squad on roll
Brownies secure sixth straight victory
By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications Sports Correspondent
AGAWAM – The Agawam wrestling team had a
tough start to their dual meet schedule, but the power of
their own Phil Tomkiel Tournament has propelled them
to a six-meet winning streak, including four consecutive
wins at the Westfield Duals last week.
Agawam record four straight victories, defeating three
opponents from Eastern Massachusetts in Whittier, 37-
30, Shepherd Hill 51-27, and Weaver, 22-9.
The Brownies also defeated Northampton 51-27.
They did not wrestle against host Westfield during the
six-hour affair at Westfield High School that drew out
nearly a dozen teams competing on three mats.
Agawam also had an impressive 25-15 win in their
first meet of the new year against Cathedral.
In the meet, Agawam received three pinfall victories
and two decision victories to lead them to the road win at
Cathedral.
Please see WRESTLING, page 14
AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS
Turley Publications photo by David Henry sweetdogphotos.com
AGAWAM - The Agawam Piranhas
swim team came away with another
win this season, this time over the
Belchertown Stingrays on Dec. 4.
All age brackets contributed to the
team's 674-448 victory and there were
numerous first-place finishes. The boys
and girls 11-12 teams did their part to
help accumulate the points needed to
win the meet.
The 11-12 girls and boys teams each
began with second-place finishes in the
200-yard medley relay. Erin Lavoie,
Samantha Swistak, Kayla Casamento,
and Katelin Carlson posted a time of 2
minutes, 57.40 seconds, while Thomas
Hendrickson, Matthew Dagenais,
Jeremy Forbes and Eric Matland fin-
ished a second faster for the boys, with
a time of 2:56.40.
In the 200-yard individual medley,
the 11-12 teams racked up points with
David Welch and Victor Shapovalov
finishing first and second, respectively,
for the boys, and Caitlin Laviano finish-
ing second for the girls.
First place would elude both teams in
the 200-yard freestyle event, with Mary
D'Angelo and Swistak finishing second
and third, respectively, and David
January 13, 2011
Agawam was led once again by their top
scorer Ryan Labonte, who had 18 points in the
game. A. J. Efstratios and Tyler Desrosiers
each contributed six points in the defeat.
Agawam is scheduled to play at Putnam
Thursday at 7 p.m. Their loss came after con-
secutive defeats to Chicopee Comprehensive,
Longmeadow, and Minnechaug.
The girls basketball team has dropped two
more games since picking up their first win
of the season against Central. They were
defeated by double digits against both
Holyoke and East Longmeadow last week.
The Purple Knights took a 63-48 win home
with them, despite impressive totals from two
Agawam players, Jessica Frawley and
Nichole Johnson. Both Brownies scored in
double digits with Frawley leading the team
with 15 points and Johnson contributing 12.
Agawam was held to single digits in the first
quarter, and struggled to recover from there.
They did play a much better second half.
The Agawam offense was shut down in
their loss against East Longmeadow, which
won 42-21. The Spartans won their first
game of the season against six losses. They
were devastated by graduation after being a
powerhouse team for a few years.
Agawam got six points from Frawley to
lead the team.
The Brownies are 1-5 this season and host
Minnechaug Friday at 7 p.m.
The hockey team is continuing to roll as
they have been playing great hockey. In their
most recent action, they shutout Greenfield
4-0 Monday night on the road with a pair of
goals from Kevin Wheeler.
Last Saturday, they won a rival game
against West Springfield in a match up that
was held at the MassMutual Center. The vic-
tory was a 4-3 score in which Agawam led 2-
0 after one period. They staved off a late
rally by West Springfield to pick up the win.
Agawam is now 6-1-1 and next plays at
Chicopee Comp Saturday at 4 p.m.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspon-
dent for Turley Publications. He can be
reached at gscibelli@turley.com.
Turley Publications courtesy photo
Alyssa Gravel swims for the Piranhas in their meet against
Belchertown.
Wheat, Dagenais, and Ryan Haines ond), and Matland (third). Janelli
placing second, third and fourth, LeClair took second for the girls, with
respectively. The boys came back Carlson in fourth and Alyssa Gravel in
strong in the 50-yard freestyle event, fifth. LeClair saw another second-place
however, with a sweeping victory by
David Kolek (first), Shapovalov (sec- Please see PIRANHAS, page 13
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Nizolek helping lead Brownies swim team to success

By Gregory A. Scibelli
Turley Publications Sports
Correspondent
AGAWAM – The Agawam boys swim-
ming team is off to a 3-2 start this season and
boasts several talented competitors this sea-
son. One of them is senior Zach Niziolek.
In most recent action, Niziolek has been
responsible for giving his team multiple
points with multiple event wins in several
recent meets.
He is the choice to be the Agawam
Advertiser News Athlete of the Week.
Niziolek has been swimming competi-
tively for five years, swimming in 100-yard
freestyle, 200-yard freestyle, and 500-yard
freestyle events. He has also swam in the
100-yard butterfly and says he specializes in
the 100-yard backstroke, a difficult event.
He said preparation and practice is key
to his success, and he always takes to
remember how he get there.
“I just about what I have to do and how
hard I have had to work to get where I am
today,” he said.
He believes his biggest strength in the
pool is his stamina, built up over several
years and his ability to pace himself for
long events well.
“I also have very good flip turns and
underwater technique off the wall,” said
Niziolek.
He said his weakness is the breaststroke,
an event he does not take part in.
He notes swimming for the varsity in
Agawam is a great thing and makes him
feel part of something very special.
“It’s really the pride you feel when you
walk into a pool deck knowing that you are
swimming for something bigger than your-
self,” said Niziolek. “You’re swimming
for your town.”
He says he feels the pressure to win and
feels bad if he lets his team down, but enjoys
his role as a captain and likes to inspire his
teammate to work as hard he does.
He said he hope his team can win the
division title after tying with Belchertown
High School last year. He believes his
team has the talent to reach the top 12 in
the sectional tournament last year.
“We do have a lot of work to do,” he
said. “We need to push ourselves hard and
work on stroke and conditioning. The
majority of the swimmers have a lot of nat- Turley Publications photo by Gregory A. Scibelli
ural talent, and now need to build on Senior Zach Nizolek swims, is part
endurance.” of the National Honor Society,
He is very active within Agawam High
French NHS, History NHS, Key Club,
School. He is part of the National Honor
Society, French NHS, History NHS, Key and As Schools Match Wits team.
Club, and As Schools Match Wits team.
He plans to attend the Rochester Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports corre-
Institute of Technology and try compete in spondent for Turley Publications. He can
the backstroke and the 200-yard freestyle. be reached at gscibelli@turley.com.

Little League sign-ups slated In-Town Soccer

AGAWAM - Agawam Little League signups for spring
2011 will be held Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Agawam Public Library.
Registration fees will remain the same as last season,
with Instructional (5-6-years-old), $60; Minors (7-9-years-
old), AAA (9-12-years-old) and Majors (10-12-years-old),
$80; Juniors (13-15-years-old), $100.
For families with more than one child playing, the first
child is full price, second child is half price and any addi-
tional children will be $20.
In addition to registration fees, there will be an addition-
al $20 fee for the pre-purchase of raffle tickets per child.
The raffle prizes will include one $500 prize, four $250
prizes and 10 $100 prizes. Prizes will be awarded opening
day. All raffle tickets must be received by the Agawam
Little League Board prior to opening day, April 30.
For more information, go to agawamlittleleague.com.
Lockwood receives fifth conference Rookie of the Year
selection and its first-ever ECAC
signups scheduled
AGAWAM - The Agawam Soccer Association In-Town
THE WEEK
AHEAD
Spring Soccer signups will be held at the Agawam Public
Library on the following dates.
Thursday, Jan. 13, 6-8 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m.;
Monday, Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m.
Cost is $75, Pre K (child must be 3-years-old); $75, kinder- Thursday, Jan. 13
garten; $85, U7 - U14. Boys Basketball
For more information, contact In-Town Soccer Vice Putnam at Agawam ........................................7 p.m.
President Cindy Drummond at cdrummond@wavespan.net. Skiing
Agawam at PVIAC Meet #11........................5 p.m.
Brochure online Wrestling
AGAWAM - The Agawam Parks & Recreation winter Agawam at Minnechaug ................................7 p.m.
brochure is now available online at agawam.ma.us.
To get your organization’s information placed in the Agawam
Friday, Jan. 14
Advertiser News, contact Sports Editor Dave Forbes at 413-
Girls Basketball
283-8393 ext. 237 or send an e-mail to dforbes@turley.com. Minnechaug at Agawam ................................7 p.m.
Indoor Track
Agawam vs. Minnechaug2 ............................3:45 p.m.
Swimming and Diving
behind only Babson great Elise
Conley's record setting campaigns of
Agawam at South Hadley ..............................3:30 p.m.

postseason New England Rookie of the Year this

accolades
BABSON PARK - The Eastern
Collegiate Athletic Conference
(ECAC) recently announced its 2010
field hockey postseason honors, and
Babson College first-year standout
and Feeding Hills resident Morgan
Lockwood was honored. Lockwood
was named to the 11-player All-New
England Team and the ECAC New
England Rookie of the Year.
The first freshman in program his-
tory to earn All-Region honors,
Lockwood also became Babson’s
fall. She was only the third freshman
in team history to earn All-
Conference recognition and the first
to be named to the First Team since
the conference began differentiating
the teams in 2002.
All these distinctions come thanks
of a magnificent rookie campaign in
which she led the Beavers and all
Division 3 first-years with 26 goals
and seven assists for 59 total points,
ranking her ninth in the country in
goals per game (1.24) and 14th in
points per game (2.81). Those num-
bers placed her third on the program's
single-season goals and points lists
2004 and 2005. Lockwood also set
Babson's single-game records for Saturday, Jan. 15
goals (5 vs. WPI on Oct. 2) and points
(11 vs. ECSU on Sept. 7) this season.
Hockey
Agawam at Chicopee Comp3........................4 p.m.
Wrestling
Chase helps Lyons Agawam at Belchertown................................10 a.m.
in loss to Wheaton Sunday, Jan. 16
SOUTH HADLEY – Feeding Hills No games scheduled
native and Cathedral graduate Tricia
Chase was one of two Mt. Holyoke
women’s basketball players in double Monday, Jan. 17
figures in a 54-51 loss to Wheaton Boys Basketball
College on Wednesday, Jan. 5. Amherst at Agawam ......................................7 p.m.
Chase had 11 points and six Hockey
rebounds. Marblehead at Agawam4 ..............................12:30 p.m.

Piranhas from page 12
finish in the 100-yard freestyle, followed again by Carlson in
fourth, and Amberlie Brenes in fifth, while Welch took first
for the boys, followed by Matland in second and
Hendrickson in fourth.
For the 50-yard butterfly, the boys swept the win again
with Forbes in first, Joshua Shea in second, and Hendrickson
in third. D'Angelo came in second for the girls, followed by
Casamento in fifth. The 50-yard backstroke event challenged
both teams, with the boys' best finish second place (Kolek),
followed by Forbes in fourth and Haines in fifth, and the girls'
third (Brenes), with Lavoie in fourth and Ashley Krzykowski
in fifth.
Both the girls and boys finished the day strong. Laviano
took first in the 50-yard breaststroke, followed by Swistak in
third and Casamento in fifth. Wheat finished second for the
boys, with Dagenais in second and Shea in third.
For the last event, Kolek, Wheat, Shapovalov, and Welch
clinched first place in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time
of 2:11:30, while D'Angelo, Brenes, Laviano, and LeClair
finished second for the girls at 2:19:67.
The Piranhas wish to thank their sponsors: Agawam Dental
Arts, Allied Flooring and Paint, American Classics
Restaurant, CHH Engraving, Darker Image, deRenzy
Document Solutions, E & G Automotive, EB's Specialty
Chicken, Feeding Hills Public Market, G. B. Hastie Fence,
Geissler's Supermarket, Hannoush Jewelers, Lucia Lumber,
McDonald's, Parrotta's Auto Service, Teddy Bear Pools,
Walmart.
Tuesday, Jan. 18
Girls Basketball
Agawam at Northampton ..............................7 p.m.
Swimming
West Springfield at Agawam ........................3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Wrestling
Central at Agawam ........................................7 p.m.
1 — at Berkshire East in Charlemont
2 — at Smith College in Northampton
3 — at Fitzpatrick Ice Arena in Holyoke
4 — at Olympia Ice Arena in West Springfield
Page 14 AGAWAM ADVERTISER NEWS January 13, 2011

Falcons start to make playoff push

By Dave Forbes
Turley Publications Sports
Staff Writer
SPRINGFIELD – If the Springfield
Falcons are going to qualify for the 2010-
2011 AHL postseason, they are going to need
to have more weekends like this past one.
The Falcons (18-6-1-3, 40 points) are cur-
rently sitting in sixth place in the Eastern
Conference’s Atlantic Division, trailing
fourth place Worcester by three points.
Springfield picked up four out of a possi-
ble six points.
The weekend got off to a difficult start
with a 4-1 loss at Portland.
Nikita Filatov scored the lone goal in the
loss for Springfield.
Springfield rebounded with a 7-3 home
win over Charlotte on Saturday.
The Falcons received a strong night from
the line of Chris D’Alvise, Nikita Filatov and
Maksim Mayorov, who combined for four
goals and three assists for seven points and
all three players earning a star.
Springfield came out fast and furious in
the first period and used five goals to take a
5-0 lead. Newly acquired Trevor Smith
scored his first goal in a Falcons uniform just
1:04 into the game, followed by D’Alvise
scoring on the power play at 8:59 of the first
period opening up a 2-0 lead. Less than a
minute later, David Savard scored his third
marker of the year, followed by Tomas
Kubalik scoring his 10th goal of the year.
Mayorov ended the scoring in the first period
with his 10th marker on the campaign set up
on a nice feed from Filatov.
Filatov gave the Falcons a 6-0 lead at 4:01
of the second period when he converted on a
breakaway assisted by Cody Goloubef.
Charlotte would cut their deficit to 6-2 on
goals from Chris Terry and Riley Nash, but
D'Alvise scored his second goal of the game
midway through the third period giving
Springfield a 7-2 advantage.
The Falcons would then pick up a 3-2
shootout victory over Worcester on Sunday
at home.
For the second straight night, the Falcons
opened up a first period lead when Tomas
Kubalik scored his 11th goal of the year at
3:07 of the first period giving the Falcons a
1-0 advantage. Midway through the opening
frame, Theo Ruth dropped the gloves with
Worcester’s Erik Lizon with each player col-
lecting fighting majors.
In the second period, the Falcons used the
power play to expand their lead as Trevor
Smith scored for the second consecutive
night giving Springfield a 2-0 lead at 9:37 of
the middle frame. Also during the second
period, Nick Tarnasky challenged Lizon for
the game's second fight with Tarnasky scor-
ing the knockdown.
Late in the second period, Worcester cut
their deficit to 2-1 when T.J. Trevelyan con-
verted at the 10:35 mark.
The Sharks continued to battle back and
tied the score at 2-2 when Matt Irwin con-
verted at 4:14 of the third period.
After a scoreless overtime, Worcester
opened the scoring in the shootout when Dan
DaSilva converted in the third round, but
Springfield’s Nikita Filatov scored in round
four and on the final shot of the night, Cody
Goloubef tallied for the Falcons sending
Springfield home with the two points.
Start time change for
Sunday contest
The Falcons home game against the
Portland Pirates has been changed from 3
p.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16, so as not
to conflict with the New England Playoffs
AFC Divisional Playoff football game, which
is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Clitsome called up
to Blue Jackets,
Commodore sent
to Springfield
The Columbus Blue Jackets recalled
defenseman Grant Clitsome from the Falcons
and assigned defenseman Mike Commodore
to Springfield.
Clitsome, 25, has registered five goals and
10 assists for 15 points and 22 penalty min-
utes in 32 games with the Falcons this sea-
son. He leads club defensemen in goals,
while ranking second in assists (tied) and
points. He made his National Hockey League
debut with the Blue Jackets in 2009-2010
and collected one goal and two assists for
three points with six penalty minutes and an
even plus/minus rating.
Columbus' 12th pick, 271st overall, in the
2004 Entry Draft, Clitsome has collected 14
goals, 40 assists for 54 points and 138 penal-
ty minutes in 169 career AHL games with
Springfield and Syracuse.
The Gloucester, Ontario, native played
four seasons at Clarkson University (ECAC)
from 2004-2008. He tallied 16 goals, 57
assists for 73 points and 122 penalty minutes
in 150 career games.
As a senior in 2007-2008, he tallied a
career-high 5 goals, 17 assists for 22 points
with 28 penalty minutes and was +19 in 39
games to help the club win the ECAC regular
season championship. He received Second
Team RBK All-American, First Team ECAC
All-Star and NCAA East Regional Team
honors that year, in addition to being named
to the ECAC Hockey All-Academic Team.
Commodore, 31, has recorded 2 goals, 4
assists for 6 points and 44 penalty minutes in
22 games with the Blue Jackets this season.
He has notched 23 goals, 81 assists for 104
points and 645 penalty minutes in 454 career
NHL games with New Jersey, Calgary,
Carolina, Ottawa and Columbus.
Moreau also recalled
to Columbus
The Blue Jackets have placed left wing
Ethan Moreau on injured reserve retroactive
to Jan. 4 and recalled left wing Matt Calvert
from the Falcons.
Calvert, 22, has recorded 13 goals and 11
assists for 24 points and 12 penalty minutes
in 35 games during his first professional sea-
son with Springfield. He leads the club in
goals and shorthanded goals (two), while
ranking second in points and power play
goals (four).
LeNeveu added to
Columbus on e
mergency recall
The Blue Jackets recalled Springfield goal-
tender David LeNeveu to their roster on
emergency recall.
LeNeveu, 27, has gone 10-10-2 with a
2.82 goals-against average and .898 save per-
centage in 22 games with the Falcons this
season. He has a record of 97-126-23 with a
2.82 GAA, .900 save percentage and seven
shutouts in 253 career AHL games with
Springfield, Utah, San Antonio, Hartford and
Iowa. He appeared in 67 games for Salzburg
of the Austrian League in 2009-10, posting a
2.58 goals-against average, .906 save per-
centage and two shutouts. He was 6-2 with a
2.17 GAA in nine playoff games to lead
Salzburg to the Austrian Championship.
Dave Forbes is the sports editor for Turley
Publications. He can be reached at
dforbes@turley.com or by calling 413-283-
8393 ext. 237.

Legion fish fry open to the public Wrestling from page 12

American Legion Post 185, located at 478 Springfield
St. in Feeding Hills, hosts a fish fry every Thursday night
through March with servings from 4-7 p.m. Offerings
include a fish dinner for $8; fisherman’s platter for $14,
and scallops and whole belly clams for $9 each. Dinner
Disability from page 1
Not every town is required to have a disability commis-
sion, said vice chairman Frank Mazzei.
“That is the choice of the town management and the
mayor,” he said, adding, “All towns however, are required to
have a minimum of two staff members to handle and address
ADA issues. Having the commission helps strengthen for get-
ting grants, and requirements make it easier to address
issues."
The commission is here for everyone, not just disabled
individuals.
“We advocate for residents, businesses, the entire commu-
nity; where there is a need or something needs to be
addressed,” Mazzei said. “We let the people know the proper
procedures. We try to get things done correctly. Not every-
thing is black and white. We let them know all the variables
in the way of getting the tasks done. There are a lot of options
that people can choose from."
He went on to say that the commission would like to
accomplish the task of removing all barriers, physically and
mentally.
Some of the biggest concerns within the town are town-
selections include coleslaw and a choice of onion rings or
French fries. Side orders are also available for purchase.
Take-out orders are available and the legion is handi-
capped-accessible. Seniors are welcome.
owned buildings and properties, he said.
“All the town’s buildings and the functions aren't close to
meeting federal regulations let alone state regulations,” said
Mazzei. “That is the reason the mayor set up this commis-
sion. We aren't moving forward, we are still taking steps
backwards. If all the town staff and management could fall in
place, then the town would all fall in place."
The ADA commission is not funded by the town, but it
does receive funds from parking violations, Mazzei said.
“That was the decision of the mayor, and he chose to
impose the highest fine which is $300,” he said. “From these
funds we have been able to start a small business scholarship,
small business grants to help with the small businesses in the
community. We have helped install some ramps. We also help
carry a town budget for Parks and Recreation. We are con-
stantly trying to pay for certifications; trying to get the town
certified. All the offices need to comply and be ADA certified
and aware of ADA issues. We pay for these classes out of the
fines."
Mazzei is state certified and will be federally certified
soon. He is also internationally certified in ADA.
For more information about the Disability Commission,
visit the Agawam Senior Center.
One of those pins came from Pat Hope, who is wrestling
full-time for the first time at 285 pounds. Hope soundly
defeated Mike Johnson by getting a first round pinfall, one of
many he has scored this season.
Coach Armando Ramos said Hope has been the top
wrestler for Agawam this season and has not been defeating
in regular season or tournament action so far this year.
“He has been really impressive for us so far this season
with the 11 wins, eight of them being by pinfall,” Ramos said.
Vinny Derose scored a pin at 145 pounds for Brownies
and Joe Cosgrove wrestled in place of Tim Dobek at 215
pounds and picked up a pinfall victory.
Ted Dobek (189 lbs.) had a decision win in the meet over
Quoc Pham of Cathedral.
Agawam continues to build momentum as they head
toward the middle of the season. They now have a 6-3
record this season after dropping a series of meets during the
first two weeks of the season. They have also hung tough
with a number of the better teams in the region.
Their next big test is coming up this week when they take
on Minnechaug. That meet was originally scheduled for last
night, but has been moved to tonight due to the impending
winter storm forecasted for yesterday.
Minnechaug has an excellent program that includes several
that performed well at the Tomkiel Tournament two weeks ago.
The Brownies will then return to multiple meet action this
weekend when they wrestle at Belchertown for their hosted
dual meets, which begin at 10 a.m.
Gregory A. Scibelli is a sports correspondent for Turley
Publications. He can be reached at gscibelli@turley.com.

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Obituaries
PAUL H. GAGNON
Paul H. Gagnon, 76, of Westfield, a long-
time resident of Agawam, passed away Jan.
4, 2011 at Baystate Medical Center,
Springfield. Born and educated in
Springfield, he was the son of the late
Camille and Sylvia (Desmarais) Gagnon.
Paul was a 1952 graduate of Cathedral High
School, and the University of Hartford in
1960. Paul was a
maintenance man-
ager at H. P. Hood
Co. of Suffield,
Conn. for 28
years, and later
was the owner of
the Jug Shop in
Enfield, Conn. He
served in the U.S.
Navy for four
years during the Korean War. He
was a communicant of Our Lady of
Blessed Sacrament Church,
Westfield. He was an avid Red Sox fan. He is
survived by his wife of 51 years, Jacqueline
“Jackie” (Burke) Gagnon; a son, Christopher
Gagnon and his wife Sonja of San Diego,
Calif.; three daughters, Linda Gamache and
her husband James of Westfield, Deborah
Gagnon and her partner Kathy Kolankiewicz
of Albuquerque, N.M., and Paula Gagnon
and her partner Morgan Hite of Greenfield,
Mass.; a brother, Bernard Gagnon and his
wife Kathy of Vernon, Conn.; three grand-
children, Kara and Ryan Gamache, and
Bryce Gagnon; and his beloved cat,
“Sylvester.” Funeral services were held from
the Colonial-Forastiere Funeral Home,
Agawam, followed by a Liturgy of Christian
Burial in Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament
Church, Westfield. Burial followed in the
Mass. Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our
Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church.
LOIS GRANGER
Lois Jean (Vincelette) Granger, 80, of
Agawam, died Jan. 7, 2011. Lois was born in
Springfield, the daughter of the late Roland
Vincelette and Evelyn Vincelette, and attend-
ed local schools. She lived with her late hus-
band, Charles Granger, in Southwick before
moving to Feeding Hills. Lois worked as a
nanny for many families and was an active
member of the Feeding Hills Congregational
Church and later the Valley Community
Church. She leaves her mother, Evelyn
Vincelette; two daughters, Lynn Macey of
Uxbridge, and Christine Cowles and her hus-
band Michael of Feeding Hills; and three
stepchildren, Alice Granger of Peekskill,
N.Y., Charles Granger Jr. of West
Springfield, and Matthew Granger of
Westfield, and their families. She also leaves
two grandchildren, Kimberly Spangenberg
and her husband Anthony, of Upton, and
Travis Cowles of Feeding Hills; and three
great-grandchildren. There will be a memo-
rial service on Friday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. at
the Agawam Curran-Jones Funeral Home.
Donations may be made to the Dakin Pioneer
Valley Humane Society, P.O. Box 319, South
Deerfield, MA 01373.
MILDRED A. HAAS
Mildred “Millie” A. (Sochurek) Haas, 92,
of Agawam, formerly of Feeding Hills and
Springfield, died Sunday, Jan. 2 at Country
Estates. Born in New York City on March 1,
1918, she came to Springfield as a young
woman, where she married Herman O. Haas.
She was predeceased by Herman and two
sisters, Ella Feeney and Florence May. Millie
is survived by her sister and brother-in-law,
Ruth and Dick Langill of Crownsville, Md.;
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pins also. “As they go along as I did, if they
go ahead and save pins, they can look back at
all the positive things they’ve done.”
Roberts volunteers his time for more than
just the Lions Club, however. He spent a total
of 35 years in scouting, with at least 25 of
those years as a Boy Scout leader, he said. He
is also actively involved with his church and
enjoys spending time with his family.
“When I joined [the Lions Club], I was in
scouting and I had two youngsters who
played sports, but we made time,” he said.
“Today, that’s one of the excuses given…
they’re too busy and don’t have time for civic
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her children, Richard T. Haas and wife
Marcia of Agawam, Kenneth C. Haas and
wife Susan of Granville and Deborah
O’Meara and granddaughter Holly of
Feeding Hills; step-granddaughter, Deanna
Heuer; and step great-grandchildren, Samuel
and Adele Heuer. She also leaves a nephew,
several nieces and their children. The family
wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the car-
ing staff at Country Estates who took such
good care of Millie for the past three years.
There were no calling hours and burial was at
the convenience of the family. Providing care
and service is Colonial Forastiere Funeral
Home, Agawam.
FREDERICK S. MAREK
Frederick S. Marek, 80, of Agawam,
entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Jan.
5, 2011 in a local nursing home. Born in
Chicopee, he moved to Agawam in
1958. Fred worked in the water
department for the Town of
Agawam and previously worked for many
years for the former Fisk, then Uniroyal Tire
Company in Chicopee. He was also a navy
veteran. He leaves his wife of 58 years,
Gladys H. (Jasak) Marek; a son, Wayne J.
Marek of Springfield; a daughter, Donna L.
Allen of Agawam; a brother, Joseph Marek
of Southampton; and two grandchildren,
Ashley Kuselias and her husband Steve, and
Matthew Marek. He was predeceased by a
grandchild, Brian White. All services were
private and Agawam Funeral Home was in
charge.
DENNIS S. MARINI
Dennis S. Marini, 44, of Agawam, died
suddenly on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at
Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He
was born in Holyoke Nov. 6, 1966 and grad-
uated from local schools. Dennis had attend-
ed Springfield Technical Community College
in Springfield. He owned and operated D.
Marini Construction Co. and had also
worked as a
skilled roofer with
CD Roofing Co.
Dennis enjoyed
spending time
outdoors, whether
on his motorcycle
or his snowmo-
bile. He was an
avid golfer and
enjoyed hiking.
Dennis also was the lead vocalist for two
local bands, “Blak Jak” and “Equinox.”
Above all, he enjoyed spending time with
family and friends. Dennis was predeceased
by his mother, Katherine E. (Sands) Marini,
who died April 17, 2008. Dennis will be
deeply missed by all who knew and loved
him, including his daughters, Kirsten Gurley
and Kylie Kuhn; his brothers and sisters, Carl
“Tommy” Marini and his wife Diane of
Springfield, Debbie Martins and her husband
Dave of Sarasota, Fla., Donna Harper and her
husband Jim of West Springfield, Dan Marini
and his wife Melinda of Springfield, and
Timm Marini and his wife Jackie of
Hampden; and his nephews and a niece,
Brandon, Jonathan, Michael, Christopher,
Casey and Riley-Jane. Dennis also leaves his
loving companion, Laura W. Begin of East
Granby, Conn.; and his many extended fami-
ly members and friends. Dennis was the son
of Carl T. Marini, Sr. of West Springfield. A
funeral home service was held at Sampson’s
Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, with
Rites of Committal and Interment in Gate of
Heaven Cemetery, both in Springfield.
Donations may be made in Dennis’ memory
to the Baystate Health Foundation, 280
organizations.”
During his Lions Club membership,
Roberts said he has brought in close to 40
new members.
Part of Lions International, the Agawam
Lions Club provides benefits and donations to
“Once you become involved and the more you
become involved, the more interest you show in it,”
Warren Roberts, Agawam Lions Club
Chestnut St., 6th Floor, Springfield, MA
01199.
FLORENCE M.
MCCLOUD
Florence M. (Noe) McCloud, 84, of
Agawam, entered into eternal rest on
Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 in a local nursing
home. Born in Southwick, she lived in
Granville most of her life, moving to
Agawam in 1994.
Florence was a
life member of
the American
Legion Post 138
in Southwick, and
was a former
bookkeeper and
cashier for
Grossman’s
Lumber of West
Springfield. Her husband, Clarence T.
McCloud died in 1979; and a daughter, Jane
died in 1944. She was a loving mother to her
two daughters, Sharon L. Manzi of Feeding
Hills, and Susan J. Kowalik of Hooksett,
N.H.; a loving sister to Ruth L. Masse of East
Windsor, Conn., and Lucille Manning of
both Massachusetts and Florida, she was pre-
deceased by two brothers. Florence was a
devoted grandmother to four grandchildren,
and a great-grandmother to one. The funeral
will be Friday, Jan. 14 at noon at the
Agawam Funeral Home, 184 Main St., with
a spring burial in Russell Cemetery. Calling
hours are Thursday from 2-6 p.m.
MAE S. PAVELCSYK
Mae (Sanderson) Pavelcsyk, 80, of
Agawam, passed away Dec. 27, 2010 at
Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Born and educated in Williamsburg, she was
the daughter of the late Donald and Lois
( C h i l d s )
Sanderson. Mae
was a 1941 grad-
uate of
Wi l l i a m s b u rg
High School.
Mae worked at
H a m i l t o n
Standard as an
assembler prior to
her retirement,
and also had previously worked for Carters in
Springfield, and also Buxton’s in Agawam.
She is survived by a son, John A. Pavelcsyk
and his wife Joie of Agawam; a sister, Eva T.
Bond of Leesburg, Fla.; three grandchildren,
Jeff Pavelcsyk, Jill Michaud, and Jami
Pavelcsyk; and a great-granddaughter,
Anavey; four step-grandchildren, Bonnie,
Heather, Benjamin, and Adam Watson; and 7
step great-grandchildren. She was prede-
ceased by her husband, John A. Pavelcsyk in
1980. A celebration of Mae’s life was held at
the Colonial-Forastiere Funeral Home,
Agawam. A private burial will be held in
West Whately Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the
Sisters of Providence Health System, P.O.
Box 9012, Springfield, MA 01102 and
Mass. Audubon Society, 208 South Great
Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773.
ELMER J. RICHARDS
Elmer J. “Grampie” Richards, 91, of
Agawam, passed away peacefully on
Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the Holyoke
Medical Center. He was born May 6, 1919
in St. Johnsville, N.Y., the son of the late
John and Kathryn (Shuster) Richards. Elmer
was a proud veteran who served as staff ser-
geant in World War II from March 1941 to
its local community, most notably through a
scholarship program for high school seniors as
well as through a collection of used eyeglass-
es, part of its sight and hearing initiatives. In
the past, the organization has given close to
$40,000 annually to sight and hearing, com-
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July 1944. He was stationed in the East
Indies, Papua, New Guinea. He married
Alma Pierce Richards in 1944 and enjoyed a
wonderful life with her until her death from
cancer in 1980. Elmer worked for H.P. Hood
for 38 years, retiring in 1982. He lived in
East Longmeadow for 50 years, Agawam for
14 years, and since May resided at the
Holyoke Soldiers Home, where he was very
proud to be with other veterans. He was a life
member of the American Legion Post 293 in
East Longmeadow, and VFW Post 623 in
Agawam. He leaves his three children,
Donald Richards and his wife, Catherine of
Agawam, Cheryl Richards McMahon and
her husband, Keith of Arlington, Wash., and
Bruce Richards of
Cape Charles, Va.
He also leaves his
five grandchil-
dren, Ashley
Richards, Amy
Richards, Bridget
McMahon, Molly
McMahon Ottele
and her husband,
Mark, and Kelly
Richards Shafer and her husband,
Matt; two great-grandchildren,
Madelyn Ottele and Kaitlin Shafer.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was
predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Carol.
Elmer’s family would like to extend a special
thank you to the staff at the Holyoke Soldiers
Home, Holyoke Medical Center and his pri-
vate caregivers for their compassionate care
given to both Elmer and his family. A funeral
service for Elmer will be held on Thursday,
Jan. 13 at noon from Colonial Forastiere
Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam with
burial following in the Massachusetts
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam.
Calling hours will be one hour prior to the
service at the funeral home on Thursday. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made in Elmer’s name to the Holyoke
Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke,
MA 01040.
MARY C. SCANNELL
Mary C. Scannell, 97, of Agawam, entered
into eternal rest on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 in
a local nursing home. Born in Springfield,
daughter of the late Timothy and Katherine
(Murphy) Scannell, she grew up in
Springfield and was a graduate of the former
Sacred Heart High School and moved to
Agawam in 1962. Mary was a retired secre-
tary for Easco Hand Tools and previously
worked for the former Gilbert & Barker
Company in
Springfield. She
was a communi-
cant of St. John
the Evangelist
Church and a
member of the
Agawam Senior
Center. Mary’s
family is very
grateful to the
highly competent, caring and dedicated staff
of Heritage Hall West A Wing for the excel-
lent care they gave to Mary. She leaves a sis-
ter, Mildred Schuerer of East Otis; and sever-
al nieces and nephews. She was predeceased
by two brothers, John and Richard Scannell;
and two sisters, Helen Scannell and Kathleen
McManus. There are no calling hours and all
services are private. Agawam Funeral Home
is in charge. Donations may be made to St.
John the Evangelist Church, 833 Main St.,
Agawam, MA 01001
munity youth and needy, and other diseases.
“That goes right back out to the communi-
ty in various aspects,” he said.
Though Roberts admitted volunteering for
a civic organization can be time consuming,
doing so “grows on you,” he said.
“Once you become involved and the more
you become involved, the more interest you
show in it,” he said. “You’re helping people
but in a sense, you’re benefiting yourself by
seeing what’s being done for these people.”
Anyone interested in learning more about
the Agawam Lions Club should visit the
organization’s website at
www.agawamlions.org or contact a current
lions club member.
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HAMPDEN Senior Center, 11
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Experience with seniors and
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Help Wanted
3 FULL TIME PEOPLE needed to
assist manager in Palmer
Location- Entry level, vehicle a
must. Must be neat & reliable. Call
(413)391-1578.
Registered Nurse Wanted!
Specialized Home Care is recruiting a
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WILBRAHAM-A distinctive flair. Remarkable
involved women with home in the Granby, South Hadley, around front porch welcomes you
into this spacious and open floor
3-bedroom Cape Cod situated on 0.95
acres. Office, hardwood & tile flooring, hot
developmental disabilities in
Palmer; Second shift, asleep
Ludlow area with a young man with plan. Living room with wood floor, water heat. Garage, 3-season porch.
pellet stove and vaulted wood (71136071) $188,000
overnights and weekends. Current intellectual disabilities. ceiling opens to a huge loft
First Aid, CPR and MAP desired.
Application to; Kim Puffer, An adult centered home would be ideal. upstairs. Big country kitchen with
wood floor and hickory cabinets
CHD/Meadows Homes, 112 He is capable of performing his own opens into dining area with slider
Westfield St., West Springfield,
MA 01089. Activities of Daily Living to yard. First floor master with
slider to porch, full bath with
PART TIME BARTENDER A valid Massachusetts driver’s license custom vanity and charming claw
foot tub. Two bedrooms and huge
needed. Apply in person. VFW, 41
Pelham Rd., Belchertown
and vehicle are required. bath upstairs make this the perfect CHICOPEE-Ideal start-up home. Hurry to
(413)323-9997. In exchange for your support, you will family home. Every Attention was obtain this desirable 2BR end unit town-
home. Garage, asphalt shingle roof, patio.
paid to detail in this one owner
receive an annual stipend as well home. Seller will consider trade!
Price appeal! Community swimming pool.
(71154951) $132,000
as other supports. PLEASE CALL FOR A PRIVATE
SHOWING.
If you are interested in supporting this 413-589-7462
young man, please contact Specialized
Home Care’s Recruitment Team at
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Registered Nurse to monitor Adult Family www. (apo) , Indoor Arena, 9 Stalls, 300 Bale
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WARE 5 ACRE ESTATE lot off
Greenwich Rd. Access road site
work complete. 260 ft Frontage
along brook. Secluded and quiet,
town water & Cable available.
Owner financing possible. Asking
$75K Call (508)839-1092.
Mobile Homes
DASAP MOBILE HOMES Sales
View all our new and used homes
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Western Mass.
WARREN ROUTE 19, 14’x66’
$30’s. 1984, 3 bedrooms,
appliances, shed, new flooring,
substantially renovated. Family
Park. DASAP (413)593-9961.
For Rent
HOLYOKE l BR $525, 3 BR-
$695, utilities separate 978-853-
7843
PALMER THREE RIVERS.
Country Manor apartments, 1
bdrm., $590-$630 month; 2 bdrm,
$690-$730 month. All units renov.
w/disposal, dishwashers,
microwave, elec. range, carpets.
Parking, fishing and playground.
Cats okay. Call 413-283-9472.
WHEELWRIGHT: PRISTINE 3-
STORY, 2-bdrm, 1,200 sq ft
duplex
Completely
on quiet dead-end.
renovated, new
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BELCHERTOWN 1ST FLOOR
1.5 bedroom, utilities included
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Efficiency $475/ mo includes
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Non-smoking (413)592-7525.
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familial status (number of children and
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informed that all dwellings advertising in
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opportunity basis. To complain about
discrimination call The Department of
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toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. For the N.E.
area, call HUD at 617-565-5308. The toll
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LUDLOW 4 RM apt. Private park.
Stove, refrig. incl. Near bus line.
1st & last. No pets. 413-543-
5326.
LUDLOW ONE BEDROOM $750.
Stove, refrigerator, heat, no pets,
(413)589-9611.
PALMER ONE BEDROOM apt.,
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PALMER. 3- 4 BR eat-in kitchen, FOR RENT: ONE week at the NORTH HADLEY
pantry, yard. Pet OK, off-street largest timeshare in the world. MOTORS & GARAGE
parking. (413)289-9329 or Orange Lake is right next to
(781)235-1739. Disney and has many amenities
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Complete Automotive Repair &
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park. Weeks available are in We do it all, Please Call
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Call Sullivan & Company RE 413-
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WARM WEATHER IS year round
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furnished or unfurnished. All
the dining is fantastic. Rent a $$$ AUTOS WANTED TOP Dollar
utilities includes Internet. Private
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or October. Walk out to the beach. trucks, vans, big & small, running
SOUTH HADLEY 1, 2 and 3 BR, Sleeps 8. $3,000. Call Carol at or not. Call 413-534-5400.
newly remodeled/ close to 978-371-2442 or email:
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$1,100/mth plus util, call for
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showing (413)433-2500 Auto For Sale model/condition. Help
SOUTH HADLEY TERRIFIC first underprivileged children.
2008 TOYOTA PRIUS 35k
floor apt. One or two bedrooms, Outreachcenter.com 800-883-
country miles. Grey. Like new
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$13,000 (978)257-1610.
pets. $795 (413)734-3425,
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IN THE NAME OF CHRIST. Free
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beautiful hardwood floors. Stove,
both with about 30,000 miles. Lives In The Name Of Christ.
refrigerator. Available Now. $650.
Truck body 199,000 miles. Good
413-531-8176
tires. For parts or recondition
$1,200 (413)218-8589.
SOUTH HADLEY.
CONVENIENTLY located
Efficiency apt. $625. All inclusive
utilities/ appliances. Patio, parking,
laundry. No pets (413)536-4409.
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Health
Peak flu season to hit February, March
By Gregory A. Scibelli even grocery stores and pharmacies all over effective once a person receives it,” said shot. They are also good for parents of new-
Turley Publications Correspondent town holding clinics. A lot of people also get Petrucci. borns and young children.
them from their doctor.” This year’s flu vaccine is being widely “It’s a common practice known as cocoon-
AGAWAM — While flu vaccine clinics Residents can call the public health office considered as an effective formula. ing,” said Petrucci. “Parents will vaccinate
have ended in Agawam, Public Health Nurse at (413) 786-0400, extension 208, and request “The cases that have been treated show a themselves and anyone else who will have a
Sherry Petrucci encourages any resident that an appointment to receive a vaccine for $15. strain that is in line with the vaccine made for lot of contact with their babies in order to
has not received a flu shot to get one some- Petrucci said the peak flu season in this year,” said Petrucci. She added the vac- protect them.”
time this month. Massachusetts has not hit yet and there is still cine’s effectiveness with the strain of flu can This year’s vaccination includes protection
The final publicly-held flu clinic was back time for residents who need the shot to get it. change from year to year. from the still existent H1N1 virus, otherwise
in early November. Overall, 900 residents “In Massachusetts, the peak flu season is This year’s seasonal flu strain is not much known as the swine flu.
received a vaccination for this season’s flu in February and March,” said Petrucci. different than other regular flu viruses in past Petrucci said the H1N1 virus still has some
strain through the town, a figure significantly “That’s when most of the cases are reported.” years. rare cases, but is not a major danger anymore.
lower than in past years. She said anyone wanting to avoid that While senior citizens are the normal target Last year, Agawam avoided any major
“It could be for a number of reasons,” said peak season should get a flu shot by the mid- group to receive flu shots, Petrucci said the issues with the virus. Petrucci said there was
Petrucci. “There are a lot of places that are dle of the month. shot is good for everyone who wants one. a peak in school absences in October, but no
holding flu clinics now than before. There are “It takes two weeks for the vaccine to be Anyone six months or older can receive a flu life-threatening cases were reported in town.

January is National Blood Donor Month Blood mobile to

SPRINGFIELD — Why not make a reso-
lution to start a new habit in 2011: Give the
gift of life, often.
of blood are needed in hospitals and emer-
gency treatment facilities for patients with
cancer and other diseases, for organ trans-
patients, and some trauma patients. Since
they must be used within five days of collec-
tion, maintaining an adequate supply is a
visit Agawam
Blood is traditionally in short supply dur- plant recipients, and to help save the lives of challenge. Baystate’s Blood Donor Center SPRINGFIELD — Baystate
ing the winter months due to the holidays, car accident victims. However, only three out now has new, state of the art plateletpheresis Medical Center ’s Blood Donor
travel schedules, inclement weather and ill- of every 100 people in America actually machines called Trimas that are faster, pro- Mobile will be in Agawam on
ness. January, in particular, is a difficult donate blood each year. vide a better end product, and use only one Thursday, Jan. 27 at Southworth
month for blood centers to collect blood To be eligible to donate, a person must be needle. Paper Company, 265 Main St.,
donations, and a reduction in turnout can put at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 The blood donor center at Baystate Agawam, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
the nation’s blood inventory at a critical low. pounds, and be in good health. New donors Medical Center is located in the hospital’s To book an appointment, call 413-
As a result, Baystate Medical Center in are required to provide photo identification. Daly Building at 758 Chestnut St. in 794-4600. Walk-ins are welcome.
Springfield is joining hundreds of blood cen- In addition to blood donors, there is Springfield. Hours are Monday, Thursday All of the blood collected stays in
ters across the country in encouraging the always a need for new platelet donors. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the local community for use by
public to become regular blood donors Platelets are important in the control of Tuesday and Wednesday, noon to 8 p.m. Baystate Health facilities, Shriners
beginning this month as a tie-in to National bleeding and are generally used in patients Appointments and information are avail- Hospital, and local dialysis centers.
Blood Donor Month. with leukemia and other forms of cancer, able by calling 413-794-4600.
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