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TABLE OF CONTENTS AUGUST 2016 . VOLUME 2 . ISSUE 9

NOMADS OF HOPE Go. Connect. Grow.

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Linda and Rod Shorette from Monson, Massachusetts are working to make a difference through their self-started international services organization, Nomads of Hope.

They’re encouraging local youth and adults alike to get out, make a difference and discover the world while helping others. Together, their making a measureable difference through and helping to raise the next generation of local leaders.

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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GO ON, YOUR SAY Everyone deserves their 15 minutes of fame

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DELICIOUSLY DISTINCTIVE LuAnn’s Bakery

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I AM LOCAL - TEACHER FEATURE Karen Rafferty

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MEET YOUR FARMER, KNOW YOUR FOOD Farm stands and season snapshot

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DELICIOUSLY DISTINCTIVE

GO EXPLORE Scantic Linear Park West

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A LITTLE PIECE OF HISTORY Rice Fruit Farm

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IN THE GARAGE ’28 Ford Model A Roadster

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IN TUNE Musical Petting Zoo

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LOCAL EINSTEIN Put your thinking cap on!

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FINAL COUNTDOWN 7 Places to play

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GO EAT 3 Simple Summer Snacks

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME Stafford Women’s Softball League

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GO LOCAL PICKS Custom etched 24 oz. mason jar to-go cup Custom washoes game, fabric key chain wristlet, and Dog leash & treat wall mount

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LOCAL SNAPSHOT Let the road take you

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CENTER STAGE At The Broad Brook Opera House

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

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LOCAL EINSTEIN Put your thinking cap on!

FINAL COUNTDOWN 7 Sandwich Stops CENTER STAGE

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EDITOR’S NOTE ! AMBER E. WAKLEY

The month of August continues to be an obscure anomaly in my world. It’s the final month of summer - which means we’re somewhere between anticipating the end and holding onto what’s left.

I feel this irrational need to awkwardly scramble and embrace each sunny day like it’s the last; it’s not. Summer is still here and in full bloom.

I recently celebrated my first uncommitted, no obligation Sunday - an amazing treat I haven’t experienced since far before Memorial Day. That’s just crazy, the weekend is specifically designated as a break. Somewhere along the line I filled in all those blank calendar squares with freedom-restricting engagements (and I know I’m not alone)! I let the days become obligatory.

This month my goal is to recharge and pursue passions that create meaningful memories.

On the brink of vacations, back-to-school prep and plain old hot weather, my goal was to keep the August edition light - like eating a cool, refreshing meal on a sizzling day - it will fill you up without weighing you down. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Linda and Rod Shorette, an adventurous and inspiring couple from Monson. Amidst our chaotic world I couldn’t be happier to show you the goodness residing right here. Together, the two have created Nomads of Hope, an international service organization that encourages youth and adults to discover the world - and themselves - while helping others. Their work, both locally and globally, is extraordinary. In Stafford Springs we visited the dusty diamonds at the top of Levinthal Run where the Women’s Softball League has been a summertime staple for over forty years. Across the border, The Maloni Family continues to preserve the legacy of Rice Fruit Farm, a landmark in the town of Wilbraham since 1984. In Agawam, Patrick McMahon is introducing kids (and even some adults) to the world of music through the Musical Petting Zoo, a hands-on program established through the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. We continued our spotlight of local humanities

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with a visit to The Broad Brook Opera House where the oldest community theater group in the area is preparing for their next big performance. In Ellington we explored LuAnn’s Bakery, a small-town favorite where love and devotion can be tasted in each delicious bite.

The month upon us is a special souvenir to the summer season.

I’m realizing it’s natural to emphasize beginnings and ends, but it’s important not to lose sight of the middle. It’s being mindful of living now and not rushing off to the next thing. I’m going to take August for what it should be: a month of red ripe tomatoes, a time to take a road trip (even if it’s just a short distance away), packing a picnic, and paying homage to the old adage, “the lazy days of summer.” There is an amazing power in being present, a seemingly simple skill that’s not so easy to put into practice. It’s my hope to make this month a special oasis of life’s best simplicities while being joyful - and grateful - in what I’m doing.

Amber Wakley is the Editor of Go Local Magazine and currently in a love affair with all things local. Perpetuate the passion and send local stories, “I Am Local” suggestions, “Go Local Picks,” recipes, “In the Garage” recommendations and more to:  AMBER@THEREMINDER.COM

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How to manage life, money and day-to-day survival.

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I like to go on the swings.

In elementary school I liked hanging out with friends.

I loved dodge ball.

Playing dodge ball, jump rope or climbing on the jungle gym.

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I would not be in the circus.

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Teach people who are mean to be kind.

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Shop and sneak into places.

Find a way to go back in my past.

I would sneak around and spy on everyone.

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I think I’ll be working at Big Y.

I’ll be 24 and probably going to Med School in a different country.

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LUANNE HOFFMAN

In additional to yeast breads and rolls, LuAnn’s Bakery offers 19 flavors of sweet breads, from apple walnut spice to zucchini raisin walnut. Her old-fashioned cookies, which are sold by the dozen or in bags of six, are renowned among Ellington residents. In the autumn, three local orchards bring their fruits to LuAnn’s to turn them into homemade pies and crisps. Then there are the moist, delicious spongy cakes, decorated simply and perfect for any occasion.

For a long time, the foremost way to buy LuAnn’s products was by special order, and you still can do that. When the Ellington Farmers’ Market began, LuAnn’s Bakery quickly became a fan favorite.

What started as a single market tent has since grown to six tents filled with freshly made goodies that sell out nearly every Saturday of the season. Many people start their market day at LuAnn’s,

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as LuAnn’s cousin, employee and fellow baker Josh Virkler points out, “A lot of people come to the market and have our picnic bread for their breakfast.”

Josh is relatively new to LuAnn’s Bakery, having worked there about a year, but he has effected some big changes. Josh is an Ellington native, and after graduating from Ellington High School, he earned his Associate’s degree in Food Service Management from Manchester Community College. He then moved to Illinois where he bought and ran a tea room with his wife Kate. The business was a success, in fact, the Virklers doubled its sales during the time they ran it, but home is where Josh’s heart remained. They returned to Ellington where Josh knew his cousin LuAnn was ready to expand the bakery but needed someone to help.

Josh’s baking specialty at the tearoom was cupcakes. Last year, he bought a vintage 1973 Volkswagen Beetle and as the market season wound down, he had the idea to use the car to promote the bakery. He got a roof rack for it and topped it with a giant cupcake. The Cupcake Bug, as it is now known, can be seen at its home on Route 83 or at the Farmers’ Market each Saturday where its open front end displays tiers of cupcakes in ever-changing fun flavors. It can even be rented for parties, events and special occasions. The addition of The Cupcake Bug has increased LuAnn’s cupcake sales incredibly. Whereas they used to sell a couple dozen cupcakes on any given Farmers’ Market day, now they are selling ten dozen or more at the market plus multiple special orders every week. The Cupcake Bug has its own webpage and Josh notes, “The biggest thing for promoting cupcakes and The Cupcake Bug has been social media.”

The Cupcake Bug is not the only expansion happening at LuAnn’s Bakery these days. In mid-July, LuAnn and her husband Mike closed on a retail space at 238 Somers Road in Ellington. This site is the future home of LuAnn’s Bakery and Café, expected to open by the end of this year.

Having a bigger location that is open to the public will allow LuAnn’s Bakery not only to expand but also to diversify. Along with continuing their line of baked goods, they are considering adding “take and bake” entrees available for purchase so customers can have, as Josh puts it, “A homecooked meal without having to do the work.”

There will be regular hours and plenty of seating for dining in. LuAnn excitedly says, “It’s always been a dream of mine to have a bakery and café where customers can enjoy their favorite treat while visiting with friends and neighbors.” Best of all, the Hoffmans will get their house back.

As a team, LuAnn, Josh and the handful of LuAnn’s Bakery employees are making great things happen for their small-town business and for Ellington, which currently doesn’t have a retail bakery/cafe. Says Josh, “All along with our expansion, our priority was Ellington. This is where we’ve lived our lives. We love this town, we love the people here and we are devoted to Ellington.”

That love and devotion can be tasted in each delicious bite of any of LuAnn’s baked goods.

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KAREN RAFFERTY LITERACY COACH . CENTER SCHOOL LONGMEADOW, MA

What are a few things every teacher should own?

Teachers should own a sense of humor and flexibility, a willingness to keep learning and changing, and a GPS tracking system to find their glasses, a working pencil, and the book they want to read that they just had in their hand.

What has sustained you as a teacher for 24 years?

I could not do this job without the support of my husband and my daughters. They are my cheerleaders. Teaching is hard work, and you need to have great people around you - I am so fortunate to be able to learn and work with amazing colleagues and really marvelous kids and parents. It’s also good to be able to laugh a lot.

What do you enjoy most about working with children?

The most amazing thing about teaching is watching kids succeed at something they struggled with before. Watching those “light bulbs” go on when they finally figure out a problematic word or theme of a book, watching them finish a written piece with a smile on their face, and sharing that feeling of pride of accomplishment with them makes every day worthwhile.

They say some really funny things too!

what book should all parents read with their kids?

We have noticed in recent years that our students are not all that familiar with nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Parents should get a good copy of Mother Goose and an anthology of fairly tales and read them over and over with their children. For me, I love dozens, if not hundreds of read aloud books, but one of my favorite books to share with kids is Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch by Eileen Spinelli.

Its theme of how feeling loved can change your life really resonates with our students.

What do you enjoy most about living and working in Longmeadow?

I love Longmeadow! The people here are devoted to making this town a great place for everyone to live. I grew up in a suburb of New York City, so the small town closeness and friendliness is something that appeals to me. I love the fact that neighbors take care of each other. I also live less than a half mile to my school, so when possible I can walk to work. That doesn’t happen very many places.

What are you looking forward to most this school year?

This year we are continuing to refine our units of study in reading and writing, so I’m excited to work on expanding our book closet and teacher mentor text library. It’s great to work side-by-side with our many seasoned professionals, who are so very smart and care deeply about kids. As well, we have several new teachers at Center School, so as a coach, I’m looking forward to supporting their work with their classes.

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She brings the same dedication to both the league and her team – she dug into her meticulously organized 5” 3-ring binders to give a little history lesson on the league.

“I’ve done some research and I found out the whole “idea” started in 1971 when Jane DaDalt, Pat DaDalt, Nina Julian, Roxanne Rose and her dad, Doug Rose, decided to start a league,” Kim shares. “They started with four teams, games were played at Staffordville School and Hyde Park. In the second season (1972), they decided to get organized and Jane DaDalt became President.

By 1977 the teams had sponsors. The umpires were some guys from town that would be paid to officiate (we now have USSSA certified umpires that work our league). Patty Baxter took over as President for Jane and then Jennifer Julian-Davis. I can remember sitting at a softball meeting and Jennifer was saying that she was stepping down and they needed a new President. Everyone looked at me and figured I should do it...so I said “yes,” not thinking I would still be doing this in 2016.”

She recognizes the deep commitment people have given to the league, like Stafford native, Nina Julian, who has served as Treasur24 GO LOCAL AUGUST 2016

er for the past 25 years. Kim adds that the league continues to grow with enthusiastic high school players who join each year, like those found on the Stafford Palace Theater team. A bulk of those players played varsity ball in high school and that same core of girls is still playing 10 years later. Denoted by their fluorescent yellow shirts, these girls are not only great players, but have heart, too.

“I started playing when I was 8 years old, so that’s 25 years,” exclaims Sarah Bacchiochi, who plays outfield for Stafford Palace Theater. “I began playing in the Stafford league after high school as a fill in on Soucy’s team while I was in college. Somewhere along the way we formed our own team with a lot of our original high school players - we have at least 7 girls who all began playing together in high school.”

Here, roots run deep. Their connectedness on the field translates to a profound love for one another in life; celebrating weddings, baby arrivals and standing by throughout life’s obstacles.

“If we didn’t play we would probably never see each other,” says Sarah, who notoriously slams the ball over the fence in nearly every game. “Life seems to slip by and with softball, I feel we get to live happier because we see each other more often and build memories. We get to see our friends’ kids grow up and share good and bad news. Softball brings us together. I was also diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2011 so everyday I get to play I try my best because I’m just glad to still have the ability within me.”

“It’s mainly been the same crew, but instead of the safety yellow t-shirts, we wore floral pink aprons for a couple years,” laughs Liz DaRos who plays left center. “My husband couldn’t be happier or more supportive that I still play. He’s grown up with these girls as well and knows how much our team means to me. Pretty sure this team/league was on our “pros” list for moving back to Stafford. At the last game I got to talk with one of our player’s daughters while she was up at bat; her daughter was smiling ear to ear watching her mom swing and she was telling me how great her mother was at softball. I responded with the same smile and in my head said…I know, I’ve been playing with her for over 20 years.”

Kristy Beebe, who plays third base next to her sister Stacey on shortstop, share similar sentiments about playing for Stafford Palace Theater.

“I get the excitement of coming together as a team every time I pull into the middle school parking lot and seeing the bright yellow team color from a distance,” says Kristy.

“I love the memories that happen each year, our giggles and the time we spend together - win or lose. Now, we’re able to see our children on the sidelines, playing with each other and rooting us on!”

“The women’s league is a great outlet to get exercise and laugh with friends. We always say we play for fun, but all love the competitiveness,” says Stacey. “I bring my daughter to many games, rather than getting a sitter. I think she looks up to the fact that I still play and at times, play hard. She loves that some

KRISTY BEEBE, THE STAFFORD PALACE THEATER

girls can hit it over the fence and loves seeing us slide. I think it helps encourage her to keep playing as well and demonstrates commitment to being a good sport, win or lose.”

A family that plays together stays together, a sentiment that Team Rossi – the tie-dye shirt team with a screen-printed peace sign – lives each game.

With the majority of the team sharing the last name Frassinelli – or extension there of – games are always family affairs. Maria Frassinelli Sierra and Erin Dunn initiated the team in 2003, with Kristy [then] McLaughlin joining the following year. In 2006 they asked Maria’s brother, Tony Frassinelli, to coach. The field served as a meeting place for he and Kristy, the two wed in 2008 – with the entire team in attendance. Those who aren’t Frassinelli family members, which have been over eight throughout the years, are longtime friends (including this Editor).

“I love playing with my family; I think it’s awesome,” says Maria who plays third base. “It’s literally one of the only things we do on a weekly basis where we can hang out and have fun. Sports have always been a big part of our life – with five brothers we all played something. It would almost be strange not to have the family connection.”

“There are a few things that have kept me playing through the years,” says Erin who plays first base. “My softball team is like family, there are a few of us that have been playing for over 20 years together, I can’t imagine NOT playing. When I get to the field I will forget about whatever is stressing me out – it’s competitive, but fun.”

On this side, generations of family are either playing or watching from behind the backstop, the view from here is heartwarming.

“I’m happy that my mom plays softball and remains active,” says Kaitlyn, Erin’s daughter who has been attending games most of her life. “When I watch my mom’s games, I know that even when her life and work gets busy, there is still time that can go into exercise. More importantly, my mom encouraged me to try out for my own sports.”

“I just feel like I can’t stop playing,” says Maria.

“I think it’s awesome to be able to be a mom, work full-time and do all this other stuff and still play – and still be good at it. I think it shows my kids a different side of me, it’s a part of my life that I had before them and it’s nice to have them know that I can still play.”

As August marches on, so do the SWSL playoffs.

STAFFORD PALACE THEATER (FIRST ROW L-R) LINDSEY CALPA, SARAH GORDON, SARA BACCHIOCHI, MELISSA DIGBY, KELLY DENARDIS (BACK ROW L-R) LIZ DENARDIS, MEGAN, RACHEL GAGNON, ERICA NORCROSS, KRISTY BEEBE, MARTHA PANCIERA (NOT PICTURED) STACEY BEEBE

TEAM ROSSI (FIRST ROW L-R) JAELLE CREEL, ABBY HERMANSON, TRACY CRONE, ALLISON BLYTHE, JAMIE , TONY FRASSINELLI (BACK ROW L-R) TRACY ROSSI, AMBER WAKLEY, MARIA FRASSINELLI-SIERRA, KRISTY MCLAUGHLIN FRASSINELLI, ERIN DUNN & FAITH NIGRO (NOT PICTURED) CASEY KELI’I

A series of games will determine the champion, a title that changes from team to team each year. When the games are all over the league will come together for a banquet where an impressive attendance of players and their spouses come together to celebrate the season with trophies, drinks, food, and games. There aren’t enemy lines under the pavilion - or really ever – on this night at the Legion, it’s just friends and acquaintances that share a love of the game.

For generations – through marriages, kids, careers and injury – the league has been an outlet for athletics, camaraderie and fun. Through it all, the love for softball remained – after all – there’s no place like home.

Authors note: I started playing softball when I was four years old; it’s the ONE thing I have continually done throughout the better part of my life. The Stafford Women’s Softball League is an organization I hold near and dear – as left fielder for Rossi’s (that tie-dye team) – it continues my passion to play each year. When I moved here on a whim nearly 10 years ago hardly knowing a soul, I found the league – or it found me. When I’m on the field with my girls, nothing else exists. It’s an honor to write this article and be a member of this amazing league!

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The world –domestically and abroad – is an adventure of unique citizens, empowering landscapes and hands-on experiences; it’s all out there just waiting. Rodney (Rod) and Linda Shorette, big-hearted Monson residents, are traversing this vast journey (with about a dozen local teenagers in tow) through their grassroots nonprofit service organization, Nomads of Hope. Founded in 2003, Rod and Linda coordinate action oriented service trips, domestically and internationally. Open to both youth and adults, it’s not just about repairing the homes of a family; it’s a rare opportunity to make a sustainable impact while being immersed in a new culture.

The organization began serendipitously, when they attended a family holiday party. Linda’s cousin reminisced about a service trip she had taken through Adopta Una Familia (AUF), an organization out of West Hartford. Linda got excited about the idea of helping and experiencing the life of another culture.

“Our first trip was to Guasmo Sur in Ecuador. Along with five others from this local area, we went down and met up with another group [AUF] that was running the trip,” says Linda. “We contributed to an ongoing project, laying rocks and the foundation for a community center. I was excited – all I could think was that others have to go to Ecuador to meet these wonderful people. You actually stay with the families and get to know them. It’s amazing; they treat you as if you were the president. Their outpouring of care is humbling – because I’m really just another person.”

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Linda describes the community as two-square miles concentrated with 200,000 people. She says most are residents that came from the countryside looking for jobs in the city.

It’s a very poor community. When she first started their infrastructure was next to nothing; bathrooms were the primary focus.

“When I got back I started thinking, an experience like this will help build the world for young people,” says Linda. “It’s knowing that there are other people out there and making connections to their lives.”

Linda started recruiting; first her husband and own children, then began talking to parents in Monson. There was a true interest, but for some, the idea of going to Ecuador was a big step. Rod and Linda started planning, realizing that cross-cultural experiences could be found right here in the states.

“We aren’t a religious or political organization, but we certainly welcome anyone who is,” says Rod. “We do have participants who come for religious purposes as a way to make their faith tangible. We welcome and support that, but we are neutral and not promoting a particular agenda. Our agenda is about youth development and leadership. Go. Connect. Grow. We do that by traveling and working.”

“We’re bringing kids to complete service work for other people, we started in Tennessee,” says Linda. “We did those basic home repairs and the kids really, really liked it.

From there, we started hosting trips each year in the United States and also for those who want to go to Ecuador.

Since Tennessee, we’ve been taking trips out west, helping people living on the Indian Reservations.”

Most of the projects involve some sort of construction and or painting. Previous projects have included building/ repairing homes, wheelchair ramp construction, weatherizing, installing metal roofs and skirting mobile homes. In return, their group gets closer to a community, the people and the region. These Nomads are not tourists; they are gaining life-changing experiences through connecting to new customs and culture. They become family through eating, living, working and celebrating together. You become remarkably close through kindness and care.

Rod and Linda say the Reservations where they work are shockingly poor, a third world kind of environment right within our borders; these areas doesn’t get a lot of attention. Each tribe is different, some with significant resources and others really don’t have a whole lot. They say some of the worst conditions they saw were on the Sioux Reservation, what was the Standing Rock Reservation, in Northern South Dakota.

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TORRI EGAN “Honestly, this group has given me some of my best memories. I was in middle school when I started; my mom suggested I go on a trip. I was hooked right then and there.

Experiencing – even in our own country – a life that I never knew existed made me realize how lucky I am to have the things that I have and to live where I do. I feel like it’s way more than anyone should ever ask for. I gave one of my “sisters” in Ecuador one my old sport shirts, something I didn’t even care about. To her, it was the world. It just shows that you should be thankful for things you may not even care about because to someone out there, it literally means everything. This experiences changes your perspective on everything and makes you a lot more grateful.”

Nomads of Hope . Lame Deer, Montana . Service Trip 2016 Front Row L-R: Linda Shorette, Madelyn Levesque, Mia Levesque, Kaitlyn Roberts, Reghan Hope, Mackenzie Connors, Keith Hooton. Back Row L-R: Pam Gustafson, Lauren Medeiros, Connor Manghan, Alex Lima, Laura Davis, Ed Manley, Rod Shorette

the highest teen suicide rate. That particular community didn’t even have running water. A cattle ranch was built on their aquifer; it was destroyed. Their water is brought in and each family was given a five-gallon jug to last a week.

It was eye opening to see we had that sort of thing here in the United States.”

“Kids coming from here [Monson and surrounding communities], aren’t necessarily affluent, but comparatively they haven’t been immersed in that sort of thing,” says Rod. “All of that brings us back to our mission of youth leadership development. The trips really take them out of their comfort zone and allows us to show them how they can have an impact on the world.”

Nomads of Hope has been to the Apache Reservation in New Mexico, Navaho Reservation in Northern Arizona/ Southern Utah (five or six times), Flathead Tribe in Montana, Sioux Reservation in South Dakota and Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. They have also organized trips to Wayne County in New York and in Monson,

GARRETT DAVIS “Traveling forces you into trying new things and to experience your life through a less foggy lens. Going to Utah and experiencing a new culture and a new way of life was so valuable to my personal experience. Before, I was a very shy, very quiet blob that went through the motions of school and never really understood who I was. Traveling out west was such an extremely valuable experience because it forced me to become me. It gave me confidence in myself that I brought with me to college and from there onto to study abroad programs where I traveled to Ireland and Iceland.”

their aim is to give kids as young as 12 years old these same experiences.

A Nomads of Hope service trip will open your eyes to a world unknown. Once the work is complete, Rod and Linda create an itinerary of activities for teens to experience – ones they typically wouldn’t have with their families. They’ve gone horseback riding, white water rafting, zip-lining, and hiking in some of the most breathtaking pockets of the world.

They ask where the locals would go, what they would do, and find those experiences that show what’s going on within that particular community.

“We try not to be tourists, but become connected and respect the traditions and customs of a particular community,” says Rod. “There’s a place called Muley Point in Southern Utah where you can see Monument Valley – which is spectacular. We went up to a mesa and there is literally nobody there. The only way we found this place was from some of the Navaho’s. When everyone [tourists] is going one place, we’re going in the opposite direction.”

“In South Dakota, we were a part of a ground breaking ceremony between tribes in Minnesota and South Dakota, they have been at odds with each other for decades,” says Linda. “They came together during one of our trips, specifically for us, to have a drumming ceremony. It was one of those things where you didn’t realize what was happening until afterward – knowing I was part of something really unique. It was pretty moving; these are the kind of things that kids need to be exposed to, something our local kids wouldn’t normally experience.

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The positive energy that comes from this couple is amazing. Linda, the softer spoken of the two, is kind and determined. On first meeting she seems reserved, but her spirit is strong. Rod, an outgoing guy who seems like “the fun uncle” type is down to earth. Both use vacation from their other jobs to travel. Linda is a teacher’s assistant and swimming coach at the Monson Middle School and Rod teaches at York County Community College in York, Maine. Both are approachable, welcoming and think of life in terms bigger themselves. They’re inspiring. The two, along with consistent adult volunteers, are creating young leaders in not just Monson, but a collection of towns throughout the area. They focus on collaboration, communication, creative thinking and problem solving – basic qualities good humans need.

Many of their youth travelers have consistently journeyed with Nomads of Hope. They say they’re “hooked.” They are extraordinary in their own right, voluntarily raising their own funds to travel with purpose. Individual and group fundraisers (tag sales, dances and community service meals) help to support their efforts. Travel costs range from $800-$2,100. Teens are allowed one suitcase under fifty pounds and cell phone are not permitted on the trip. Everyone works together, sharing the load of tools, supplies and provisions in transit. It bears mentioning that many of these teenagers typically do not know one another prior to travel.

The group just returned from Lame Deer, Montana. They’ll be home for a few days then depart for Nueva Prosperina, a community in Ecuador.

Linda says the city is on a hillside so when it rains it flash floods down into the dirt streets. They are going to assist the community with their dream of creating a new playground and adding a bathroom to the community center.

This group is incredible, contributing long term prosperity to unknown – at first – communities in need. Yes, there is good in this world and it’s right down the road in Monson.

“It’s been a great experience for us. I think it was our 30th anniversary, on a bus with 30 teenagers – and our kids weren’t even with us – coming out of LaGuardia Airport. I just remember looking at each other – and thinking what are we doing?” laughs Linda. “This IS something we’ve always wanted to do, help other people. For us, it was always there.”

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Meghan Lynn Allen was pivotal in selecting such an enjoyable musical to work with, as well. Meghan believes in the importance of having theater in the community to provide a release from the stressors of daily life and allow people to forget about everything else for a couple of hours. She was drawn to “The Great American Trailer Park Musical,” which will hit the stage September 9 - 25th, because it was “fun, bright, and charming.”

This rock and roll musical has a lot of laughs mixed with heartfelt moments people can connect to. She chose this particular musical, as she says, because “I always like to have some reveals.” With this show you can expect a lot of surprises.

“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” will be well worth the $21 ticket for adults or $17 for seniors. Stage Manager, Emma Connell, says, “it’s a fun shake up from traditional theater.” While it is known for being a fun comedy that explores the relationships between tenants at the Armadillo Acres Trailer Park in Florida, the cast also thinks it’s important to know that it has a lot of heart to it. The characters are real and their portrayal is done with both care and depth. Though theater often strives to be family friendly, they do recommend leaving the kids at home for this one. For those who prefer the more traditional musicals, they have you covered with the November show being a familiar favorite, “My Fair Lady.”

The Opera House Players want to reach out and invite more people into their family like community. They love having people at their shows, a majority of which quickly sell out. However, they also offer excellent learning opportunities for people who want to volunteer and become a part of a production. All levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to partake – people can be ushers, help with stage work, control the lighting and sound, be a part of the choir, etc.

This incredible group, who originated in Enfield as the St. Martha’s players in 1968, has found their perfect home in the heart of Broad Brook. They strive to give back to the community that has warmly embraced them through numerous kinds of partnerships. As Moonyean says “the community is very good to us, and we are good to them.” This partnership keeps everyone connected and helping each other.

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“For us, we wanted to come in and not change the business model, not change the name,” recalls Anthony when asked how the family went about purchasing the over 100-year old property. “I think that was a first preference for the town rather than a buyer coming in and tearing the place down to build condos. Not a lot of people willing to do what we were willing to do.”

Walking into Rice’s today, you’re hit with a fusion of country, modernity, and industrial aesthetics.

The café, which boasts a plasma gas fireplace lined in old New England stone, features MassMutual style board tables and a main table built of wood recycled from the second floor of the farm. However, Anthony made sure to feature multiple outlets around the area for technology plug-ins. He feels it was essential to bring in an old country-style feel while still featuring the modern amenities customers would expect.

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teachers in town use the large board-room tables to grade papers in the evenings.

The several thousand customers who visit Rice’s Fruit Farm each week appreciate the Maloni family preserving the stand, bakery and all of the incredible products Rice’s has always offered—locally grown produce, mouth-watering bakery items, and even a few new elements such as homemade ice cream.

With 35 custom flavors to choose from in addition to a rotation of specialty flavors, Rice’s is a perfect dessert stop for families, post-game celebration spot for sports teams, or even a mid-walk rest stop for dog-owners looking for a cup of vanilla for their favorite pooch on a warm summer night.

The Maloni’s know the ice cream business very well. They’ve owned and operated Cindy’s Drive In on Route 202 in Granby, MA for 23 years. In that time, they’ve mastered the art of ice cream, burgers and hot dogs.

Their restaurant experience helps them take the Rice’s bakery to the next level offering a full menu of breakfast sandwiches, signature coffee items, and of course, the famous muffin tops and cider donuts.

Longtime Rice’s baker, Georgia Klitsa, returned to the business and brought the original recipes with her.

“Before we opened, we had people stopping by everyday asking when we’re opening—sometimes people pounding on the door,” laughs Anthony. “On the day we opened, a woman showed up and told us she drove all the way from South Hadley for a muffin top and would cry if she didn’t get one. We grabbed a fresh one from the oven and she was our first customer.”

Each day, Anthony has customers thank him for reopening, but he doesn’t like to take too much credit.

“We don’t try to take too much ownership. I feel like we’re a steward for a place to a certain extent—continuing the tradition,” says Anthony.

Their mission would be impossible without the incredible support they’ve received from the Town of Wilbraham and the surrounding community. Anthony and his team do their best to give back where they can—by supporting the annual Run for Rice’s 5K or sometimes by supporting local school programs by creating custom ice cream flavors (like lemon cello after the book, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library).

This past April, the family held a one-year celebration as a way to give back to the town and community who have embraced them since day one.

It’s been a little over a year since the Rice’s Fruit Farm doors reopened, but Anthony still says they’re “barely open,” with so much opportunity and so many areas to improve upon each day.

“It was really like buying a little piece of history, and with everything we do—everything we add—we always want to preserve that feel.”

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“I’ve been into cars since 1961, since High School…(I have a) ’55 Ford pickup hot rod, ’56 Mercury, ’66 Mustang, ’66 Plymouth Fury convertible and a ’69 Ford Ranchero. I’m certified car crazy you could say,” says Richard with a soft good hearted chuckle.

On this Wednesday night car show at Sun Valley Resort in Stafford Springs, Richard is showing his ’28 Ford Model A Roadster. This car first came into his possession after purchasing it at a Pennsylvania swap meet in 1991. This mean green machine is eye catching with its House of Kolor paint job.

“They put a dull gold on first, then they continue putting green on in layers, it’s actually transparent,” explains Richard. “In between the coats of green they put gold specks in it. It looks like stars.”

She’s a ragtop beauty with smooth tan interior and cool wood design encasing the steering wheel and Wabbit instrument cluster.

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Monarch Butterfly, adding a truly personal touch and clearly blending both of his loves.

“I like the way it handles, it’s just a fun car to drive,” states Richard as we walk around soaking in the details of his car. This hot rod take on a Model A is a TCI frame supported by a 4” dropped Super Bell Axle with ’58 Ford rear. A ’74 350 Chevy V8 motor provides that classic Generation 1 engine power synonymous with hot rods. The Turbo 400 transmission gives her that giddy up and go.

“It’s just fun working on them and it’s relaxing for me,” says Richard. “I’ve been into auto body my whole life. It’s not the new cars (for me) it’s the old cars; they make a lot more sense.“ Richard and Jane are members of the Central Mass Wanderers, a car club out of Southbridge, Massachusetts. The two say they enjoy the camaraderie, especially on a night just like this, sitting around talking with everyone. Everyone has an older car and they both have made a lot of friends in the club too. “It’s a family thing.”

With these warm summer days ahead we wish Richard, Jane and their family nights of friendship, fun and of course - classic cars.

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hen you go to any petting zoo, you expect to hear sounds like “quack,” “moo,” “bark” and “hee-haw.” But when the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Petting Zoo comes to you, expect to hear the sizzle of a snare drum, the whistles of a flute, the blare of a trumpet, or the crisp zing on a violin. Instead of petting fur, feathers and scales – participants will tinker with strings, metal and wood.

Based out of Springfield, Massachusetts, the Musical Petting Zoo (MPZ) is a traveling hands-on program that was established by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in November 1995. It is currently run by Educational & Community Outreach Manager, Patrick McMahon, a quirky and energetic 28-year-old from Agawam.

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University as a music major, theater minor, and choir member; making him an all-around musical fellow. He is also MTEL (Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure) certified and has had previous experience teaching music.

The Musical Petting Zoo program is designed for kids in preschool through 5th grade and is aimed at introducing kids (and even some adults) to the world of music.

“The main goal of the Musical Petting Zoo is to provide [kids] the opportunity to experience musical instruments for the first time. Also, to get them comfortable with the instruments and not let the instruments intimidate them,” Patrick (the “zookeeper”) explained. He also made a great point of how interacting with any musical instrument comes way before learning how to read music and actually perform with them.

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So how does the Musical Petting Zoo work? Each MPZ session is an hour long, and they usually take place at pre-schools, elementary schools, community centers, and local libraries. The program has also traveled to various senior living centers in the area, including the Arbors in Chicopee and Hawthorn Adult Day Health (through the Center for Human Development). Patrick and volunteers from the host location set up the room with the musical instruments. It is usually arranged so that the kids are on one side and the instruments are on the other, which adds to the anticipation and lets kids scope out which instruments they may be interested in later on. Patrick then takes about 20-30 minutes welcoming the group, talking about the orchestra, its instruments and the different families of instruments. He brings samples from each family of instruments: woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion. He absolutely loves the part of each session where he gets to introduce each individual instrument with a demonstration.

“I’ll play anything from a trill on a flute to Hedwig’s theme (from Harry Potter) on glockenspiel,” he said. Once the demonstrations are over, participants are welcome to explore whichever instruments they desire. “It’s interesting to see which instruments each kid gravitates toward,” Patrick added, describing how inspiring it is to admire the differences in each kid.

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tremely fulfilling for him so far, as well as for participants of the program.

“It’s been awesome,” Patrick said of his role. “I remember the very first session of MPZ that I ever did: one kid worked for about five minutes straight on the flute. It was really cool, their dedication, because they were trying really hard to figure it out. When I introduced them to a larger baritone horn (like a tuba), they gave it one big blow and heard the bellowing noise it produced. They had huge smiles on their faces.”

Another feel-good session was when Patrick was at an adult healthcare center: “One woman picked up the fiddle (violin). She started playing around with a steady rhythm, but with no particular notes. All of a sudden, while she was playing, the whole room started clapping to her tune and dancing.”

The MPZ has had its share of outright hilarious moments as well.

“At one school, kids asked ‘where are the animals?’ specifically, ‘where are the llamas?’” Even though there are no animals at this kind of petting zoo, Patrick makes an effort to tell students how similar instruments can be to pets: they need to be played with a lot, cleaned, cared for and given lots of love and affection. For example, lots of care is needed for each instrument in the MPZ bunch. Patrick explained, “Each instrument involving a mouthpiece (like a flute or trumpet) is sanitized between each child.”

Some of the string instruments, like the violins, need to be tuned as well and adjusted before they are put away after each session. Trickier reed-based woodwind instruments, like clarinets, are just for show at the sessions, but can still be touched and tinkered with.

When it comes to his own musical preferences, Patrick was a die-hard percussionist in high school. He has taken to brass instruments and also played the trombone in college. As far as what he did and did not enjoy, he made that very clear.

“Woodwinds are my kryptonite,” he laughed. “My favorite instrument, however, is my voice,” Patrick said. Having been an on-and-off participant in the Springfield Symphony Chorus over the past few years, he possesses an unmistakable passion for the arts with the background to prove it.

Overall, the Musical Petting Zoo program hosts approximately 20-30 events each year. Patrick says, “the program is definitely busier during the school year, but the libraries during the summer are pretty busy too.” He is looking to expand to summer camps as well, and enjoys reaching out to people and making connections by spreading the word about the MPZ. In a world where creativity may be wavering, music and the arts never cease to entertain the mind and enrich the soul, as it binds people without the use of any language. It speaks for itself. With such ideals in mind, it is Patrick’s goal to keep the arts alive and remind people that the Symphony still exists and is not just a thing of the past. He noted “There are people in the Pioneer Valley that may not even know that we have an orchestra right here in Springfield.” He wants to change that!

In addition to the Musical Petting Zoo, the Symphony also offers Education Connection Concerts (in addition to their entire season). These concerts help expose kids to what an orchestra is and how it works, a step above from learning about some of its individual instruments. Anywhere from 3,500 to 4,500 students at a time are taken on field trips to Symphony Hall for the performances. Better yet, school music teachers can request tickets to the symphony for their classes.

When Patrick told me that these concerts still occur, it brought me back to when I was in elementary school and we took a field trip to the symphony. It was one of the best field trips I could remember, feeling so regal in those cushy Symphony Hall seats, listening to a professional orchestra.

In a time where technology seems to overrule most of our lives, there is still creativity floating through the air amidst the Wifi and smartphone signals. It’s there if you look and listen hard enough. That’s why right before each Musical Petting Zoo session ends, Patrick always reminds kids: “don’t forget your voice…that’s the most powerful instrument of all.”

For additional information about Springfield Symphony Orchestra performances and educational outreach initiatives, please visit SpringfieldSymphony.org or call 413-733-2291. To get in touch with Patrick and the Musical Petting Zoo, please call 413-733-0636, ext. 19 or email PMcMahon@springfieldsymphony.org. The Symphony’s 2016-2017 Concert Season begins Saturday, September 24.

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