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Hopkins Academy 350th celebration in the works

Friday, May 24, 2013

HADLEY — As this academic year nears its conclusion, planning is already underway for celebrating the next academic year that will mark the 350th anniversary of one of the oldest public schools in the United States. A large sign is expected to go up on a fence outside Hopkins Academy Friday asking the public to join in the celebration as the Hopkins 350th Committee begins raising awareness and soliciting financial … 0

NAMING THE BABY

Friday, May 24, 2013

SIAS — Travis Richard Jr., son of Travis Sias and Amanda Castine, of Florence, was born May 13, 2013, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton. Maternal grandparent is Rheanne Castine, of Chesterfield. Paternal grandparent is Richard Sias, of Southampton. Maternal great-grandparents are Martha and Richard Castine of New Salem. Paternal great-grandparent is Judith McKenna of Florence. Travis has one brother, Jaxson, and one sister, … 0

Helen Kowal, 100, of Hadley, receives the Boston Post Gold Cane and a certificate from Jane Wagenbach Booth, who is the Hadley Council on Aging senior services director, Thursday at Calvin Coolidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northampton.
JERREY ROBERTS

Helen Kowal, 100, recognized as Hadley’s oldest resident

Thursday, May 23, 2013

HADLEY — A Hadley woman who turned 100 in December is being honored with the gold-headed cane recognizing her as the community’s oldest resident. Helen Kowal was set to receive the Boston Post Gold Cane at a short ceremony Thursday evening at the Calvin Coolidge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Northampton, where she … 0

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NAMING THE BABY

Friday, May 17, 2013

MOYNIHAN — Ashlyn Erin, daughter of Stephanie (Wickles) and Matthew Moynihan, of Hatfield, was born May 9 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Maternal grandparents are David and Lenora Wickles of Hatfield. Paternal grandparents are Jay and Jo-Anne Moynihan of Florence. Maternal great-grandparent is Vaga Shaw of Hatfield. … 0

Laura Jacque & Michael Bok

Friday, May 10, 2013

Alan and Lisa Jacque of Williamsport, Md., formerly of Hadley, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Jacque, to Michael Bok, both of Baltimore, Md. Bok is the son of John and Dorrie Bok, of Agawam. Jacque is … 0

Jamie Chew & Jon Foster

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Anna Foster of Leverett announces the engagement of her son, Jon William Nutting Foster, to Jamie Chew, both of Leverett. Chew is the daughter of Jeffrey Chew of Port Angeles, Washington, and Julie Eubanks of South Hadley. Foster … 0

Carol Squires & Shaun McQueary

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Joe and Michelle Squires of Northampton announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Rose Squires, to Shaun David McQueary, both of Clinton, N.Y. McQueary is the son of Deb and Jerry McQueary of New Hartford, N.Y. Squires is … 0

Florence Roy Dinsmore celebrates 107th birthday

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Norman Roy, 84, of Northampton traveled to Lewiston, Maine, in late March, where he joined his brothers, Robert and Edward Roy of Lewiston, and other family members in celebrating the 107th birthday of their mother, Florence Roy Dinsmore. Dinsmore’s clan gathered at Schooner Estates, an assisted living facility … 0

Slaters celebrate 65th

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Miriam and Paul Slater of Northampton will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on May 1 with a visit later this year to North Hero, Vt., where they spent their honeymoon. The couple were married on May 1, 1948, by a justice of the peace in Elkton, Md., following … 0

NAMING THE BABY

Sunday, April 28, 2013

CARRANO — Brianna Cecilia, daughter of Carl A.J. and Michelle (Cortis) Carrano of Westfield, was born March 14 in Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. The maternal grandparents are Martie and Keith Cortis of Russell. The paternal grandparents are Anne and Tony Carrano of Amherst. The maternal great-grandparents are … 0

Michael Eisenberg & Jessica Togasaki

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Michael Edward Eisenberg and Jessica Michiko Togasaki, both of Oakland, Calif., were married March 30 at Redwood Grove, University of California Botanical in Berkeley. Genevieve Grave officiated at the ceremony. The bride, 31, is the daughter of Sally and Stephen Togasaki of Oakland. She is the director of … 0

Sarah Carpenter & Ryan James

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Pamela and David Carpenter of Worthington announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Sewall Carpenter, to Ryan Yadeda James, both of South Boston. James is the son of Janice and Timothy James of South Deerfield. Carpenter works as … 0

Michele Roullet & Matthew Bak

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Robert and Debra Bak of Northampton and Alain and Elaine Roullet of Virginia Beach, Va., announce the engagement of their children, Dr. Matthew Bak and Dr. Michele Roullet, both of Norfolk, Va. Roullet is employed as a hematopathologist … 0

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