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10-14 or 24?
Select Board and firefighters
clash over shifts
By Courtney Llewellyn
Reminder Assistant Editor
LONGMEADOW – Traditionally, the
Longmeadow firefighters (Local 1903 of the
International Association of Firefighters, or
IAFF) are the ones to determine the hours
they work during collective bargaining
discussions.
An article that is currently on the
warrant for the Special Town Meeting will
ask voters “to see if the Town will vote to
insert the following new provision in the
Town Charter: Section 7-10: Limitation of
Hours of Work – No employee of the Town
shall be regularly scheduled to work for the
Town more than 14 continuous hours in any
midnight to midnight 24 hour period.”
Although this applies to all town
employees, the firefighters and the police
were the most vocal groups opposing the
proposed change.
The town charter can be changed with a
two-thirds vote at the Special Town Meeting,
and the Select Board is looking to change the
charter because a bylaw could be superseded
by collective bargaining.
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The article was approved for the warrant
while contract negotiations are still underway
for the town’s f iref ighters, and they are
arguing that hours worked in a shift should be
determined by the union, not by the town
charter.
A forum took place last Wednesday
evening, where members of the Select Board
presented reasons why they thought the
charter change made sense, and both town
residents and supporters of the firefighters
from nearby towns and cities gave their
opinions on why the change did not.
Select Board Clerk Mark Gold explained
that the town’s firefighters currently work a
mix of two 10-hour shifts and two 14-hours
shifts, for a total of 48 hours over an eight-
day work week. The switch to 24-hour shifts
would mean a firefighter would work 24
hours, have the next 24 off, work another 24
hours, and then not return to the fire house
for five days unless there were an emergency.
“The Select Board is concerned that
such a shift schedule is unsafe for residents
and employees,” Gold stated. He presented
f ive different studies that showed work
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related errors and accidents – but no studies
that related directly to firefighters.
Mike Maheux, wellness coordinator for
the fire department, noted that 24-hour shifts
would reduce the lack of sleep many
firefighters currently deal with and that the
longer shifts would ultimately be better for
their lives and their safety.
Close to 75 percent of the f ire
departments in the Commonwealth operate
on 24-hour shift schedules.
Many of those who took the podium
stated that the issue was about collective
bargaining and not about hours worked,
including Attorney Kevin Coyle, who
represents IAFF Local 1903, which consists
of 21 Longmeadow firefighters. “The hours
of work belong at the bargaining table,” he
told the Select Board. “A charter change is
the inappropriate vehicle for a collective
bargaining issue.” He added that if the town
moved forward with the proposed change, the
litigation between the town and the union
would result in “a waste of taxpayer dollars.”
“It’s like there were two different
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Reminder Assistant Editor oncologists and plastic surgeons – decreasing breast cancer cases, Toward the Cure
such as those at the Comprehensive however. of Breast Cancer
he scales are tipping Breast Center. “The number of new has become the

T in favor of the patient

these days, rather than
the disease. Scientists,
physicians, surgeons,
activists and patients
are laboring assiduously to pinpoint
a cure for breast cancer.
Hospitals in Western
Massachusetts are on the cutting
edge, building state-of-the-art
facilities specializing in the latest
diagnostic technologies and
treatments. Dr. Grace Makari-
Judson, medical director of the
Comprehensive Breast Center, part
of the Baystate Regional Cancer
Program, said such advances have
improved survival rates two percent
each year over the past decade.
“Most women diagnosed with
breast cancer today have an 80 to
90 percent chance of being alive in
10 years,” she said.
Makari-Judson added that a
nine-year study published recently
in “Breast Cancer Research”
documented a 33 percent
improvement in the survival of
those cared for by multidisciplinary
teams – including breast surgeons,
“This multidisciplinary group
of clinicians also provides
consensus on treatment options so
as to provide the best quality care
to our breast cancer patients,”
Makari-Judson explained. “And,
while intuitively we have felt that
the team approach was the ideal
way to treat breast cancer, it is
satisfying to see that this can now
be supported by findings from a
nine-year study.”
Carol Baribeau, a seven-year
breast cancer survivor, a patient of
Makari-Judson’s, and the director
of annual funds at Baystate Health
Foundation Inc., concurred.
“The caring nature of all the
individuals is just [phenomenal].
From the receptionists to doctors to
radiation technicians, everybody
was warm, helpful and caring,” she
recalled. “You just felt all of their
attention was for you; they were so
supportive of your process and
well-being. It is the wellbeing of
the individual that is so much a part
of the treatment protocol [at
Baystate].”
Makari-Judson cautioned
cases is down over the past
f ive years, and some
optimistically attribute this
to the sharp decline in
women using
postmenopausal estrogen,”
she explained. “Others take a
more pessimistic view and
worry that we are seeing fewer
early cases due to a drop in
mammography rates that will only
surface in the coming years as
more advanced cancer.”
Dr. Steven Schonoholz,
medical director of the Breast Care
Center at Mercy Medical Center,
echoed Makari-Judson’s
sentiments.
“The statistical trend is that
[the number of breast cancer cases]
may be going down,” he said,
noting that the center treated 1,750
patients in 2008 and over 2,000 this
year – 90 percent of whom were
women.
“It is thought that by stopping
the combination hormonal therapy
of estrogen and progesterone,
estrogen sensitive cancers have
decreased,” Schonoholz explained.
“The statistical
trend is that [the
number of breast
cancer cases] may
be going down,”
–Dr.Steven Schonoholz
“At
t h e
Breast Care Center
we do the largest volume of testing
for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian
Cancer Syndrome. We identify
those patients that have not
developed cancer and put them into
high-risk screening or risk
reduction surgery.”
Baribeau noted that despite
advances in diagnostic techniques
and treatments, community
outreach and awareness are
paramount and those in Western
Massachusetts are listening.
She said the Baystate Health
Foundation Inc.’s annual Rays of
largest single-
day walk in
Western and
C e n t r a l
Massachusetts
with over 15,000
participants,
raising over $7.3
million. Baribeau
noted that monies
raised at each walk – this
year’s will take place in
Forest Park, Springfield on Oct.
25 – fund research grants and
treatment options throughout
Western Massachusetts.
Makari-Judson and
Schonoholz agreed that patients
never have to travel to Boston or
New York to gain the most
comprehensive treatment available
right here at home.
However, the work is far from
over as the American Cancer
Society estimates 192,370 new
cases of breast cancer this year of
which 40,170 are expected to
succumb to the disease.
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I had the pleasure of driving to

department store while a group of
artists and a restaurant share a
building that once housed a bakery.
This is not to say the town
White River Junction, Vt., last doesn’t have its problems, but it is
week to be a guest lecturer heartening to see
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had me talk about how Pittsfield has taken been the candidate for mayor
comic strips and books to use the arts to topping the primary.

Stephen Allen Jewelers have been adapted into attract new residents
other media and the G. Michael Dobbs and new visitors. I
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Owner: Stephen Lewis; A local family owned store since 1994 seemed to fall asleep – always a how Open Square in Holyoke and general dissatisfaction with the
good sign. And most of them the Indian Orchard Mills in political status quo in the town.
turned up at the animation night I Springf ield have truly made Benton even squeaked by
later presented. signif icant improvements. The former mayor Richard Cohen.
WIDE WIDTH A side benefit, though, was to continuing development of the
see how White River Junction is Bing Theater is an important part of
I suppose Agawam voters
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 EAST LONGMEADOW
BEEKEEPING PRESENTATION
Kate Hamilton, beekeeper, engineer and
inventor, will be the guest speaker at the
E.L. Lions Club on Oct. 14. Hamilton
provides a wonderful presentation about
bees, their habitat and their wide-ranging
effect on and in our lives. Join the Lions at
6 p.m. for social, and 6:30 for dinner and
the presentation, at Elmcrest Country
Club, 105 Somersville Rd. Cost of the
meal is $15. For dinner reservations, call
525-0270 by noon on Oct. 14. For the no-
charge presentation only, arrive at 7:15
p.m.
FALL PROGRAM
On Oct. 22 the E.L. Historical
Commission will host its annual fall
program at the Little Red School House,
35 School St. The program is open to all
and is free. We are pleased to have back
as our guide and orator Dennis Picard,
who will present us with “Tales from the
Graves of Green Lawn,” a unique walking
tour of a local cemetery. The program
beings at 6 p.m. at the school house with
a walk to Green Lawn Cemetery. Wear
appropriate clothing and footwear for the
weather and landscape conditions.
Lanterns and flashlights are encouraged.
For more details, call Tony at 525-9577 or
Laura at 525-2269.
BOTTLE DRIVE
The monies from our bottle drive are used
for charitable works. We also remove the
tabs and donate them. Returnable bottles
are being collected at St. Michael’s
Church, 128 Maple St., on Oct. 24 and
25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers can
call Joanne at 525-4971.
HAYRIDE AND QUARRY TOUR
Hayride and Quarry Tour Oct. 17, 1-3
p.m., at Billings Hill Farm, 526 Prospect
St. Hosted by long-time East Longmeadow
resident Jim McKnight. Bring your walking
shoes.
COOKING CLASSES
New session of afterschool cooking
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classes begin Oct. 19. All new themes and
recipes, including our WCK “Top Chef
Cook-Off.” Classes available for chefs
from 2.5 - 18 years old. Call 224-1208 for
more info or check out
www.whatscookingkids.com.
MEATLOAF DINNER
Gunther-Rowley American Legion Post
#293, 3 Legion Ct., will host a home-
made meatloaf dinner on Oct. 22 starting
at 6 p.m. Menu: meatloaf w/mushroom
gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, green
beans, salad, rolls and butter, carrot cake,
soda, tea and coffee. Other drinks
available at bar downstairs. Call 525-
2058 or 592-0596 for reservations. Cost is
$9.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
A deluxe pancake breakfast fundraiser will
take place at The Meadows Lodge, 43
Chestnut St., on Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. -
noon. Adults $5, children $3.
POT LUCK SUPPER
The Women's Fellowship of the First
Congregational Church will host a pot
luck supper on Oct 19 at 6:30 p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Guest speaker will be Dr.
Donald D’Amato from STCC, an historian
on a variety of human beliefs relating to
witchcraft and superstitions. He will
present some of the meanings of the
supernatural and superstitions of the
ancient and modern world. Guests are
welcome.
BASKETBALL EVALUATION CHANGE
The E.L. Rec. Dept. announces a change
in basketball evaluation dates for the
7th/8th grade boys and 7th/8th grade girls,
due to a scheduled Special Town Meeting
on Oct. 26. Report as follows: boys, Oct.
27 at 5:45 p.m. to BPMS and Oct. 28 at
6:45 p.m. to BPMS. Girls, Oct. 22 at 5:45
p.m. to BPMS and Oct. 28 at 5:45 p.m. to
BPMS. Any questions, call the Office at
525-5437.
FRIENDS OF RECREATION
The E.L. Rec. Dept. announces an
organizational kickoff meeting for Friends
of Recreation on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
Individuals interested in supporting and
protecting recreation and facilities are
encouraged to attend. For more info call
the Office at 525-5437.
BASKETBALL EVALUATIONS
The E.L. Rec. Dept. reminds parents of
basketball evaluations for travel teams
(CYO and suburban), beginning Oct. 13
and 15 for 3rd/4th grade boys and girls at
ELHS for boys at 6:45 p.m. and girls at
5:45 p.m. Both nights are mandatory this
year! Questions, call the Office at 525-
5437.
FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK
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HOUSEWARES
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you are eligible to take out passes to the
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Springfield Museum, Eric Carle Museum,
Norman Rockwell Museum, Historic 794 Williams Street • Longmeadow, MA (Next to Big Y) • (413) 567-0611
Deerfield and the Lupa Zoo. Cost to join www.Brightwood-Hardware.com • Open Mon.-Thurs. 8-7 • Fri.-Sat. 8-6
the Friends is seniors, $5; individual, $10;
family, $15; lifetime, $75; and business,
$25. If you have any questions, call 525-
5400 ext. 1503.
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CLUB
The E.L. Senior Friendship Club will be
entertained by Trumpet Man Roland
Chirico on Oct. 15th following noon
luncheon (sponsored by PeoplesBank.)
Menu: American chop suey, peas &
carrots and applesauce. Call 525-5436 at
least one day in advance for reservations.
VETERANS COFFEE HOUR
The next meeting will be on Oct. 20 at 9
a.m. with Veterans rep George Herrick.
The topic will be “End of Life Issues.” All
local veterans are welcome and
encouraged to attend. Refreshments will
be available.
HARVEST LUNCHEON
We will be celebrating fall with a special
luncheon on Oct. 20 at the Pleasant View
Senior Center, 328 N. Main St. Menu: pot
roast, parsley potato, baked carrots,
turnips and a special dessert provided by
Glenmeadow. Cost is $3. There will be
contests to enter: best homemade
pumpkin dessert, most creatively
decorated pumpkin (pumpkins available
at the Senior Center the week of Oct. 13),
and most impressive homemade jams,
jellies, pickles, or what have you! Call
early for reservations at 525-5436.
SNAP INFORMATIONAL SESSION
The Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 N.
Main St., will host a presentation on the
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) on Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. The
speaker will present info on what SNAP is,
who is eligible, how the application
process works and how to use the
benefits. All are welcome. There will be a
question and answer session following the
presentation, and if time allows, a
screening to determine eligibility for those
interested. Refreshments will be served.
LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE
Get moving and have some fun as the
cold weather approaches! Neil and Cindy
Hawley of the Redstone Squares will be
giving square dance lessons at the
Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 N. Main
St., on Sun. evenings from 6 - 8 p.m., now
through May. Classes are $6 per lesson,
no pre-registration needed.
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• Real Estate • Probate & Estate
• Wills • Personal Injury DEALING WITH MEMORY LOSS
A free program from the Alzheimer’s
• Criminal & Civil Matters
Assoc. provides an overview of
Alzheimer’s Disease: how to get a
Law Offices of diagnosis, how to find local resources,
addressing behavior and communication
Alfred Geoffrion, Jr. problems and other issues that families
Attorney & Counselor At Law and friends of someone with Alzheimer’s
face – on Oct. 14 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at
the Pleasant View Senior Center. Call
1350 Main Street • Springfield
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Experienced • Reputable • Reliable (413) 733-0080 www.geoffrionlaw.com HEARING SCREENING
A doctor of audiology from the Hampden
Hearing Center will be conducting brief,
complimentary hearing tests for people
who do not use hearing aids on Oct. 15
SNOWPLOWING from 9 a.m. - noon at the Pleasant View
Senior Center. Call 525-5436 to sign up.
PARKINSON’S: REHAB PERSPECTIVE
Gentiva Services will conduct a
• Strip Malls • Banks presentation on Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at the
• Medical Facilities Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 N. Main
St., on how Parkinson’s Disease impacts a
• Drug Stores person and their caregivers. There will also
be an explanation of the disease process,
• Department Stores medication use and a unique approach to
rehabilitation and exercise. Call to register,
• Churches 525-5436.
• Supermarkets BOOK SALE
Valley Radio Reading Service will host its
• Restaurants
annual book sale at the Pleasant View
Senior Center on Oct. 24 from 8:30 a.m. -
2 p.m. and Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. - noon.
• Snow Plowing • Snow Blowing Books will be available for a very low
cost. On Sun., the public can “fill a bag”
• Shoveling • Snow Bank Removal for a minimal charge. If you wish to
donate books, bring them to the Senior
• Sanding/Salting • Salting
Center beginning Oct. 19.
• Calcium Applications • Emergency Service BOOK CLUB
The next meeting of the Book Club will be
on Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pleasant
National Window Cleaning & Specialties View Senior Center. The book chosen is
“Peony in Love” by Lisa See. The Book
(413) 781-6318 • (413) 566-2065
Club meets the last Tues. of the month and
is open to interested adults.
 LONGMEADOW
SELECT BOARD MEETING
The regularly scheduled meeting of the
Select Board on Oct. 19 will begin at 6
p.m. in the community room of the police
station.
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING
There will be a special meeting of the
Longmeadow School Committee on Oct.
19 at 6 p.m. in the Longmeadow Police
Dept., 34 Williams St.
ZUMBA OPEN HOUSE
Donna Gendron, Certified Zumba
instructor, will host a free open house to
introduce this new, feel-good aerobic
exercise program at the Longmeadow
Adult Center, 231 Maple Rd., on Oct. 14
from 3:30 -5 p.m. Zumba fuses Latin
dance rhythms and easy to follow moves
to create a dynamic fitness workout. This
class is geared toward seniors. Bring your
sneakers and a bottle of water and join the
fun. Register at 565-4150.
ZUMBA CLASSES FOR SENIORS
Wed., Oct. 21 - Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. The
Longmeadow Adult Center, 231 Maple
Rd.,, is offering Zumba classes geared
toward seniors. Combining fitness and
fun, Zumba is an effective aerobic
workout that is fun! No class on Nov. 11.
Those who sign-up for classes at the open
house on Oct. 14 will get a discounted
rate. Sign up by calling 565-4150.
“THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS”
Join us at the Longmeadow Adult Center
on Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. to see how to
accessorize a simple black dress using
scarves, jewelry, flowers and handbags.
Learn to transform your outfit from casual
to glamorous holiday wear. Register at
565-4150.
STATE OF THE PLATE
P.L.A.C.E. presents “State of the Plate” by
Elizabeth DiMeo, MS, CNS, LDN,
Integrative Nutritionist. This lecture will
address the nutritional concerns of today’s
children, how they affect health, behavior
and learning and what parents can do to
improve their child’s eating habits. Oct.
15, 6:30 p.m., School Committee Room,
Longmeadow High School, 127 Grassy
Gutter Rd. This workshop is free and open
to the public. RSVP to
mkfoard@comcast.net to ensure adequate
space and handouts.
BLISS TENNIS COURTS
Residents are invited to visit www.lprd.net
to share thoughts on the usage of land at
Bliss Park where the clay tennis courts
now sit. Anyone who does not have a
computer and would like a copy of this
document mailed to them may call the
Parks & Rec. Office at 565-4160.
FALL IN NEW YORK
Enjoy a visit to world famous museums,
take in a Broadway show or just sit back
and enjoy the sites and sounds of New
York in the fall. Stops will be along 5th
Ave. and Times Square. Info and maps will
be available on the bus. Trip will be on
Nov. 7. Bus will depart from Greenwood
Center at 7 a.m. and return at 9:30 p.m.
Visit www.LPRD.net for registration and
additional info.
“CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR”
Christmas isn't truly here until you have a
chance to visit Radio City Music Hall and
see the “Christmas Spectacular.” New acts
have been added to the show this season
along with the traditional favorites. Seats
are located in the Orchestra/First
Mezzanine section. There is time
following the show to enjoy the sites and
sounds of the holiday season in New York
City. Trip will be on Dec. 10. Bus will
depart from Greenwood Center at 7 a.m.
and return at 9:30 p.m. Visit
www.LPRD.net for registration or
additional info.
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