Feeding the Front Lines

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Turtle times!… Frank Gencarelli, owner of the Village Store & Cafe in Wilbraham, makes a sandwich wrap for Luca Jenne, 7, of Wilbraham poses with his hometown paper April customer. Gencarelli, with the help of customers through a GoFundMe campaign, will be donating 16 after scanning the pages for Turley the Turtle. Luca correctly sandwiches, cookies and chips to first responders throughout the area.TIMES STAFF PHOTO BY TYLER S. found Turley 12 times. How many did you find? See this week’s WITKOP submissions on page 4. Look hard for Turley this week and send your count along with your name and town of residence to tyler@ heart-warming way: raising do- Last Thursday, April 16, turley.com. TIMES PHOTO SUBMITTED Local business nations from the community to Gencarelli launched the Go- providing lunches for help feed the front-line crews. FundMe campaign, “Lunches “This is my way of saying, For Western Mass First Re- responders ‘We appreciate what you do,’” sponders,” with a goal of $400 said Frank Gencarelli, owner of that would cover the cost to pre- By Tyler S. Witkop the Village Store & Cafe. pare 50 sandwiches as well as Staff Writer Gencarelli said a fair num- pasta salads, chips and cookies. ber of his customers are essen- By the end of the day, a hand- WILBRAHAM – During tial workers in the response to ful of donors contributed $105 the current public health emer- the new coronavirus, including and by the end of the next, he gency sparked by the novel doctors, nurses, firefighters and secured enough funds to make coronavirus, front line workers police officers. Realizing that the meals. like doctors and nurses, police many of these individuals are As The Times goes to press, and firefighters have been work- working 12-hour shifts with lit- the campaign secured $705, ing non-stop treating patients tle time for meal breaks at work with folks still able to contrib- infected with the new virus as – and limited time at home to ute. Additional funds will mean well as everyday emergencies. acquire and prepare meals – he more meals for more workers. Inspired by these individ- decided to put the cafe’s kitchen “A local resident approached uals, one Wilbraham business to work and help fuel his friends owner stepped up in a small but and neighbors. Please see FEEDING, page 9

Selectmen close to dispatch decision By Tyler S. Witkop braham. erational costs for three years, Staff Writer “Hampden today remains a 75 percent in year four and 25 single dispatch center with one percent in year five. In year six, HAMPDEN – After near- of the lowest call volumes in the Hampden would be responsible Each week boxes of food are available to veterans in need through ly a decade of discussions, the state,” Davenport said during for the full cost. the Western Massachusetts Veteran Service Officer’s Association, town of Hampden is nearing a the Board’s April 13 meeting Hampden’s projected costs the Salvation Army and Red Cross. For more information, contact decision regarding the future of using the web-based meeting for fiscal 2021 are $403,000 to Jered Sasen, Wilbraham’s director of veteran services, at 596-8379 emergency dispatch service. site Zoom. keep services in town. The town or [email protected]. TIMES PHOTO COURTESY WILBRAHAM The Board of Selectmen – He said, providing back- currently employs five full-time VETERAN SERVICES Chairman Donald Davenport, ground to the issue, there are 29 ad two part-time dispatchers. If John D. Flynn and Mary Ellen regional centers statewide rang- the town joined with WEST- Glover – were set to make a ing in size between two and 25 COMM, the town would be as- Services available to decision as The Times went to communities. Hampden, which sessed a minimum of $100,000. press April 21, whether to stick operates a single dispatch site Should WESTCOMM not re- veterans during shutdown with town’s current emergency for police, fire and emergency ceive state funds, the maximum medical calls, is set to have the assessment to the town would out are the daily needs of human dispatchers who work in the By Tyler S. Witkop second lowest call volume in be 11.35 percent of the oper- beings, like food, shelter and a Hampden Police Department or Staff Writer the state. ating budget or $356,900 in means to cover living expenses, partner with another communi- Driving the push for a de- FY21. and especially so, with those who ty or provider. The two options WILBRAHAM – Life during cision this year, according to WESTCOMM has the ca- fought to preserve the American selectmen have looked into are the current public health emer- officials, is a state grant dead- pacity to partner with one more way of life. joining the WESTCOMM re- gency has seemingly turned up- line of May 4, issued through community at the current facil- While the Wilbraham Senior gional 911 dispatch center lo- side down as government offices, the 911 Department, that would ity. The center is looking to ex- Center, which houses the office cated in the Chicopee Police social gatherings and many busi- fully reimburse Hampden for its pand at a larger site in Chicopee of Wilbraham’s Director of Vet- Department and that consists of nesses have been forced to close costs to join another communi- that could take on up to 25 com- eran Services Jered Sasen, has Chicopee, Longmeadow, East doors. Longmeadow and Monson, or ty. The five-year grant would re- Remaining constant through- Please see VETERANS, page 5 partnering with the town of Wil- imburse 100 percent of the op- Please see DISPATCH, page 5 Page 2 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES April 23, 2020

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The CDC 14-day quarantine and one who was advises folks seek immediate medi- Think Globally By Tyler S. Witkop to be tested. Those two individuals cal attention if they experience such Buy Locally Staff Writer are now back to work and the test symptoms as trouble breathing, per- came back negative “so we’re now sistent pain or pressure in the chest, Think Green ~ Plant A Tree WILBRAHAM – The number of back to full strength at this point,” he new confusion or inability to arouse, confirmed cases of the new coronavi- said. and/or bluish lips or face. Fruit Trees, Evergreens, rus continues to grow throughout the He cautions all residents to be Board of Health Agent Lorri Spring Blooming Trees & Shrubs, state, including here in Wilbraham. aware that emergency medical re- McCool told selectmen in Wilbra- Perennial Plants Each week, officials update the sponders are now responding in ham, the situation remains “status Board of Selectmen as to the coro- gowns, masks and gloves for protec- quo,” with regular conference calls navirus response. In her report tion, and not to be alarmed. between the town’s Board of Health Dig In! Plant! to the selectmen April 13, Public According to the official report and the state’s Department of Public Health Nurse Jill Conselino said from the state, which released it’s Health. Cool Weather Vegetables the town now has 57 positive cases town-by-town breakdown of the vi- She did caution that while still Lettuce, Broccoli, of COVID-19, with a cluster at one rus Wednesday, April 15, Wilbraham open, grocery stores are allowed to nursing home that she did not iden- had 42 cases of the coronavirus. operate at 40 percent of their max- Cabbage, Spinach, tify. That nursing home, she said, Neighboring Hampden had 12, East imum capacity at any time, which has 44 positives, including 25 res- Longmeadow had 55 cases, Ludlow includes employees, so customers Cauliflower & More idents and 19 staff. Seven Wilbra- had 28 and Monson had 10 cas- should keep that in mind if they need $ ham residents have died as a result es. The state updates this data each to get essential goods. 6 pack size 2.99 of COVID-19 since the virus’ onset. Wednesday. McCool also said that with so “I’ve been in daily contact with Statewide, as of April 19 there many stuck inside and isolating from Seed Potatoes, [Fire] Chief [Michael] Andrews,” were 38,077 confirmed cases of others, there is mental health help Sweet Potatoes, Onion Sets Conselino said, noting that with any the coronavirus and 1,706 deaths. available to those that need it. positive case, she will notify the Hampden County, which includes “There might be some people out emergency team of the address in the three largest cities in Western there that are getting a little stressed Get Cooking the event of a call and contact tracing Massachusetts, has the highest of the out – it’s a stressful time for every- efforts. four western counties with 2,337, ac- body,” McCool said. “I just want Kitchen Herbs Andrews, the town’s emergen- cording to the state’s data as of April everybody to know that if you need Annuals - Parsley, Dill, emotional support during this time cy manager, told the selectmen that 19. Rosemary, Basil overall call volume during the state According to information avail- you can call 2-1-1 and choose the of emergency has gone down, but able online at mass.gov, COVID-19 call to talk option.” Perennial - Mints, Chives, Sage & Thyme calls pertaining to the novel corona- is a respiratory disease caused by a McCool said this feature is avail- virus have increased. He and other new coronavirus. Symptoms include able for those who need to talk with health officials continue to urge res- fever, cough and shortness of breath. another and get some guidance Start Planting idents to follow established health Most infected with the virus recover through the stress. guidelines at this time, maintaining and experience only mild symptoms. Residents looking for more infor- Spring Blooming Perennials six-feet of separation between oth- In some, like the elderly and those mation on the virus should visit mass. 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Yet, rath- make a mask or two (or ten?) for them. “I er than sit idly by, Lauren Hummel and have a friend whose family does funeral Donna Fournier sprang into action. work, and she was concerned about her Hummel, a resident of Wilbraham, family going into hospitals, which they has some health concerns that could put do regularly. She asked if I would make her at elevated risk if she were to contract some masks for her family. And then a the novel coronavirus, so a mask made friend who has cancer asked if I would sense for her. make some more. Of course I said yes.” “My mom taught me to sew when I A friend of Hummel’s who also was 10 or so,” she said. “I’m not skilled knows the Mental Health Association’s enough to do tailoring, but I know my Kim Lee, also a Wilbraham resident, way around enough to sew a mask.” connected the two about a mask making Fournier, who lives in Windsor, project. Connecticut, recalled watching TV and “Kim donated a set of high thread- seeing a story about the importance of count cotton sheets to use as the fabric masks. “I said to my husband, ‘I’m going for masks and just like that, I had the to make us some masks for when we go material I needed to start making masks to the grocery store.’” for the staff who work in MHA’s group Fournier’s mother taught her to sew homes, who are considered essential long ago, and she had a lot of fabric on workers,” Hummel said. hand, so all she needed was a pattern. MHA is a nonprofit provider of resi- Lauren Hummel and Donna Fournier have spent time making cloth masks for the “I looked online and found a few dif- dential programs and supportive services Mental Health Association in Springfield. TIMES PHOTO SUBMITTED ferent designs,” Fournier continued. “I to people impacted by mental illness, de- picked the simplest one that included a velopmental disabilities, substance use, pocket so you can slide in a piece of fil- homelessness and acquired brain injury. ficiency. That something is a material BFE of 95% to 97%. That makes it ideal ter fabric. I’m recently retired and am al- Throughout greater Springfield, MHA called melt-blown,” she said. “Porous as a filter element in a face mask used in ways looking for hobbies and the masks operates extensive residential, outreach non-woven melt-blown fabrics can be a setting where care givers are in close are fairly easy to make, so I got started. and supported living programs, and a used in the filtration of gaseous as well as proximity to those they are serving, such I made about 50, initially for my family, state-of-the-art outpatient behavioral liquid materials and are included in surgi- as a group home.” and now to help MHA.” health center. cal and other masks. The melt-blown acts The material Fournier and Hummel Her future daughter-in-law, Emily But having the masks wasn’t enough, as a filter. We reached out to a local paper are using is washable, so the masks can Gracewski, is day programs coordinator as Lee, the vice president of resource company (that wishes to remain anony- be washed and reused by their individ- at MHA’s Resource Center. development and branding at MHA, re- mous) and upon hearing of our need and ual wearers (they are not intended to be Hummel also started by making a searched. how this product would be used, donat- shared). “In order for our masks ed a bolt of melt blown filter cloth. We To donate fabric or money to pur- to be as effective as possi- had it the next day! This is a non-woven chase additional fabric, or to volunteer ble, we needed something material that might remind you of the time and sewing talent to make masks, that would provide BFE material covering a tea bag, only thick- contact Lee at 413-233-5343 or klee@ or Bacterial Filtration Ef- er. Importantly, this melt blown provides mhainc.org.

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VETERANS from page 1 said that money will not affect one’s be had. benefits. Sasen, a member of the Western been closed to the public during the “If there are unemployed vet- Massachusetts Veteran Service Of- new coronavirus pandemic, services erans, reach out to me,” he said, as ficer’s Association, said the associ- continue to be available. Sasen told there is a program through Chapter ation, the American Red Cross and The Times, while he has been help- 115 that enables month-to-month re- Salvation Army have also worked ing the Senior Center staff with meal lief. collaboratively to provide food to deliveries, he is available to help the Regarding funds, Sasen also area veterans in need. Each week town’s veterans receive the benefits warns veterans to be cautious and the organizations coordinate food they earned through military service. wary of potential scammers at this collection, with each VSO receiving “We’re still making sure our less time who may be looking for a quick an allotment based on need that they fortunate veterans’ paychecks are buck at an unsuspecting person’s ex- are able to distribute within their in- going through,” Sasen, noting the pense. He said if a phone call, email dividual community. military benefits offered under Chap- or letter seems suspicious, folks “If there are veterans having is- ter 115 of state law. should call and verify with an offi- sues getting food, toilet paper or oth- Chapter 115 provides a needs- cial source, not necessarily the num- er items, call me and I’ll see what I based means program of financial ber or contact in the correspondence. can do,” he said. and medical assistance to qualify- He encourages anyone to verify first Additionally, with social isola- ing veterans and their dependents. with the Internal Revenue Service, tion and distancing taking a toll on Those who qualify receive financial the bank or utility company that the everyone’s lives, Sasen said any vet- assistance for food, shelter, clothing, communication is legitimate. Calling eran who needs help may contact the fuel and medical care, according to the number in the letter, email or in a Veterans Crisis Line. That number a formula taking into account the voice message may lead to the direct is 800-273-8255, and then press 1. number of dependents and all sourc- line to a would-be scammer. Folks may also visit veteranscrisis- es of income. Eligible dependents of “Be wary of letters,” he said. line.net or text 838255. Lost cat... deceased veterans are provided the “When you see letters that seem too Any veteran in Wilbraham in good to be true, call and verify with need of services or who may have Jim and Brooke Latimer, of Ely Road in Wilbraham, same benefits. With the federal government is- someone you trust.” questions regarding their benefits or are seeking the community’s help locating their For instance, he said he recently eligibility may reach Sasen at 596- lost full-sized, adult male cat. The friendly indoor/ suing $1,200 in stimulus money to most Americans, some veterans have received a letter in the mail regard- 8379 or by emailing jsasen@wilbra- outdoor feline is black with subtle gray stripes and ing refinancing his home loan. After ham-ma.gov. has a collar with contact information. Those with expressed concern or fear that such money would count against their in- calling his loan officer, he found out information are asked to call Jim at 610-568-2480. it was legitimate and savings could TIMES PHOTO SUBMITTED come and affect their benefits. Sasen

DISPATCH from page 1 Hampden,” Gentile said, noting Techniques eration will change,” Green said, Resident and former Select- partnering with Hampden would Hampden dispatcher Kelsey “it’s the quality of the dispatch.” man James Smith agreed. He munities throughout the region. require minimal work. “Our am- Green, president of the town’s Interim Town Administrator expressed concern that during To join with WESTCOMM, bulance goes there a lot, our po- dispatcher’s union, disputed Bob Markel said he’s been in- the current public health emer- officials estimate roughlylice work really well together so some of the projected savings volved in discussions pertaining gency limiting public participa- $176,725 in startup costs, in- taking them on wouldn’t be that presented and questioned wheth- to dispatch over the past several tion at meetings as well as social cluding $80,652 to staff the sta- much of a burden on my part. We er now is really the necessary months. He said there are ulti- gatherings, that making such a tion with a civilian clerk from 8 have a dispatcher that worked in time to make a decision. She mately two options: to partner change would send the wrong a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Hampden for 12 years so she’s pointed out that the state grants, with another community or re- message to residents. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. pretty knowledgeable of the while funded through a $1.50 gional center, or to maintain the “I implore the board to hold Sunday. streets and locations in the town surcharge on all phone bills, are current, single-community oper- off on a decision until the pub- Savings are estimated at of Hampden.” subject to appropriation by the ation. He said, with the state let- lic can participate,” Smith said, $226,275 in year one and Gentile also noted that while legislature each year. ter identifying Hampden as one suggesting that at the minimum, $338,667 in year three. Hampden would receive the full “Dispatching a fire call and of the communities with lowest selectmen bring a two-budget benefit of reimbursement for its dispatching a police call requires call volumes, the path the state is approach to the floor of Annu- Wilbraham assessment for five years, Wil- very different techniques,” pushing is clear. al Town Meeting June 15, giv- During its meeting the same braham as the host community Green said. “They’re going to put the ing residents the opportunity to evening, the Wilbraham Board would be eligible for develop- She said in most cases once squeeze on [communities like make their wishes clear. of Selectmen discussed the lo- ment grants, covering such ex- fire crews are on scene they can Hampden],” Markel said, not- Hampden Police Chief Jeff gistics of partnering with their penses as software updates or often “handle themselves,” while ing they will likely start cutting Farnsworth said ultimately, the neighbor. upgrades and infrastructure im- police calls are more involved, back on funding through various decision comes down to money, Anthony Gentile, the dis- provements that can total in the running background checks, subsidies, of which the town cur- noting the costs are increasing patch supervisor in Wilbraham, hundreds of thousands if not mil- providing locations and call- rently receives about $300,000 and the town is “low-hanging said through his research and lions of dollars per community. ing for mutual aid if necessary. each year. “It’s very hard to con- fruit” for the state. While he’s calculations they would have to Selectmen expressed interest Green expressed concern that clude the town has a long-term heard positive reports from other assess Hampden in the vicinity in exploring the option further by eliminating the town’s dis- choice.” communities regarding WEST- of $200,000 as the town would but made no decision that eve- patchers, those answering on the Green said even if the town COMM, he said he’s confident likely have to hire one additional ning. other line for residents may lack will have its fate sealed by the residents will receive quality dispatcher. Selectmen Chairman “With Hampden I think it vital knowledge of Hampden, state, such a decision would service. Susan Bunnell noted with ben- would be worth looking into,” like which roads are which and likely be another year or two “We do have competent dis- efits, the total salary would be Selectman Robert Boilard said, where individual driveways ar- down the road, giving selectmen patchers that work for us right in the vicinity of $700,000 to rather than partnering with a en’t located on the same street as ample time to educate residents now,” he said. “They do a fine $800,000. community further away. the address. and come up with an option they job,” stating later they “are offer- “We do work really well with “I don’t think the actual op- support. ing a great service now.”

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The deadline for more to consider. submission of news material, By taking your benefit at age letters to the editor and photos is Monday at 12 p.m. The 62, it will be cut by 30 percent TIMES is not responsible for submitted photos. Please see SOCIAL SECURITY, page 13 April 23, 2020 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES Page 7 OBITUARIES Entries sought for 2020 Creative Awards SPRINGFIELD – The Advertising al changes. Among theses changes, physi- Club of Western Massachusetts announced cal submissions are optional, and the club the 2020 Creative Awards season is now will utilize a new submission platform David R. Pickett underway, accepting submissions for the with Judgify. Cost is $40 per entry for Ad Death annual celebration of exceptional advertis- Club members ($80 for non-members), David Robert Pickett, 55, of Salem, later joined Notices ing, design and creative work throughout and $20 per entry for students with a valid New Hampshire, lost his valiant fight the Boston the region. student ID. against cancer on April 9 and has gone Symphony Pickett, David R. Illustrators, videographers, strategists, Winners will be celebrated at an awards to his Heavenly home. Born in Spring- Orchestra Died April 9, 2020 designers, copywriters and photographers gala Thursday, May 21 at Union Station, field, son of Helene L. Pickett and the Chorus and Services will not be are welcome to enter and kick-off a new 125 Pleasant St. Northampton, beginning late James Willard Pickett, David grew up also per- announced decade of creative work in Western Mass. at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available soon. in Wilbraham, where he graduated from formed with at this time The submission deadline is Friday, April For more information or to enter, Minnechaug Regional High School. He its Tangle- Cremation Society of 10. visit adclubwm.org/events/creative- received a Bachelor of Science in Com- wood Fes- This year’s competition features sever- awards2020/. puter Engineering from the University of tival Cho- New Hampshire Massachusetts at Amherst and his Mas- rus under ter’s Degree from Boston University. conductor FEEDING from page 1 the requested department. David was a born engineer. Even at Seiji Oza- During the public health emergency, an early age, he was curiously disassem- wa. Most recently, David shared his gift me and wanted to support the cafe and the Village Store is open for take-out meal bling clocks, doorknobs and other house- for music and his deep, abiding faith as buy 50 sandwiches for the Baystate ICU service only. Due to social distancing ef- hold items to learn how they worked. In the organist and choir director at First department where his girlfriend works,” forts and reduced traffic, Gencarelli is the high school, David got his first computer, Congregational Church of Salem, New Gencarelli said. “So I made the 50 lunch only one working at the cafe. Plexiglass which he promptly took apart and reas- Hampshire. sandwiches and then added donation trays has been installed around the counter to sembled at his dad’s work bench. Not long David had many other interests, in- of pasta salad, chips, cookies and more limit the potential for disease spread. Cus- afterwards, David began creating comput- cluding calligraphy, woodworking and oil from the cafe to say thank you for the sup- tomers are encouraged to pay wirelessly to er games and even founded his own small painting. He delighted in a challenge and port and the services of the responders. limit passing cash or cards. business while still in high school. In the embraced with joy the prospect of learn- The day before I started the GoFundMe “I’m trying to help get our community mornings before school, David studied ing something new. One evening his wife and the reason why I started this, a nurse back on track,” he said of his fundraising the latest computer language books, and came home to see him with a pile of old came in and asked me if I made the food effort and noted he will continue to pro- after school and on weekends, he worked locks. David had found an instructional for the ICU and wanted to thank me for the vide the service as long as it is needed. at the Small Computer Company in East video of how to pick locks and he thought food. I was in sort of awe, a nurse work- Gencarelli also said the campaign will Longmeadow. that looked like fun! His New Year’s res- ing a 12-hour shift on the ICU COVID-19 remain open and he will update the com- After college, David began his soft- olution every year was to learn something floor thanked me for what I did – it was her munity on where the donations are being ware engineer career at Digital Equipment new, resulting in his airplane pilot license, who should be thanked for what she was fulfilled as it is available. Corporation and eventually moved on to learning how to sail, picking up Spanish, doing out there for the people.” Those wishing to make a donation or start his own company. Always up for a plucking away at a ukulele and so much Currently, Gencarelli is working out to learn more about the campaign, visit challenge, he worked on the Alexa proj- more. He was a true Renaissance man. the logistics of delivering meals to the www.gofundme.com/f/lunches-for-west- ect through Amazon, for BAE working Besides his mother, David leaves his hospital, ensuring the donations go to the ern-mass-first-responders. on missile tracking programs, and PriceS- beloved wife, Jenny (Kimpton) Pick- appropriate place. He said Baystate’s Food For more information about the Village tats, tracking international economic price ett who made his long bout with cancer Donation Center will disperse the food to Store, call 596-3300. trends. His most recent position at Novar- a great deal easier for him to bear; his tis put him into the epicenter of large data daughter, Hannah of Windham, New collection, searching, ironically, for the Hampshire; step sons, Caleb of Windsor cure for cancer. 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He leaves his in- nals to rediscover seldom-heard classic laws, David and Margery Kimpton of hymns, much to the delight of the congre- Dunstable; brother-in-law, Peter Kimp- gation. He sang in the church choir and ton of Londonderry, New Hampshire and performed in many Gilbert and Sullivan Peter’s son, Sam. David will be deeply operettas with Wilbraham United Players. missed. At age 15, David rode his bike to Spring- Services will not be announced at this field, determined to try out for a spot in the time. Assisting the family with arrange- Springfield Symphony Orchestra chorus, ments is the Cremation Society of New which he earned. David’s parents were Hampshire, Manchester. To view David’s impressed, but David’s humble response Online Tribute, send condolences to the 413-289-1016 • 800-662-1016 5 Star Authorized was only, “Well, of course I got in; I’m a family, or for more information, visit jacksonsautosalesandservice.com Registered State tenor! 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REGION – As the state cel- ebrates Patriots Day along with the spring vacation week where many spring teams would normally be playing baseball and lacrosse games at 11 a.m. and 12 noon rather than the tradition 4 p.m. starts, there is nothing hap- pening on any fields this week. The MIAA’s Board of Direc- tors, in conjunction with guidance and recommendations made by the Tournament Management Committee, head into a crucial week seeking to start the spring season on May 4. However, that start date is contingent on Gov. Charlie Bak- Ben Brewster starts a move up the field. er starting the process of “open- The Pioneers will not play in the 2020 ing the state back up.” regular season Unfortunately, with time waning, and guidance from the federal government, it does not appear as though Massachusetts will be opening up, specifically Now, with plenty of players from last Guillermo Deal tries to settle for classes, on May 4. No school season and their coach returning, they will a ball during last year’s means no spring sports for ath- not have the opportunity to follow up on division clinching game. Photos by David Henry www.sweetdogphotos.com letes across the state. that great success. Massachusetts is not among The USL-Two announced last Wednes- extremely excited about this season. We your control,” he said. “But as of this week, the nearly 30 states in the nation day that the Northeast Division has made had a good group of players returning from the US Open Cup has not made a decision that has shut down school for the the difficult decision not to participate in last year’s team along with some excellent as to what they are doing with their tour- remainder of the academic year. any type of 2020 regular season due to the new recruits. We had qualified for the U.S. nament, so there is a chance we could be Baker has said he does not want coronavirus outbreak. Open Cup, and were looking forward to playing if they choose to go ahead with it. to shut schools down for the re- Greg Kolodziey, the general manager some fun and exciting games at the stadi- “Other than that, we will monitor the mainder of the year and was of the Pioneers, expressed disappointment um this summer. So on that note it’s a bit health situation in the coming weeks and hopefully to get students back in the fact the Pioneers will not be able to disheartening.” try to provide our great fans with some ac- into the classroom even for a Micah Umeh sends a shot away. Kolodziey said he is hopeful the team tion at the stadium when and if we can. We short period of time. will get the opportunity to play some games are hoping to schedule exhibition games However, the MIAA’s current this season. He is hoping to see the Open and for the young soccer players in the area, plan for a 12-game slate and sec- follow up on what they accomplished last Cup be rescheduled and possibly have put together our summer soccer camp pro- tional playoff run is contingent season. some exhibition matches later this year. on schools being re-opened on “Yeah, definitely crazy and unprece- “But obviously some things are out of Please see PIONEERS, page 9 May 4. Another delay, which dented times,” said Kolodziey. “We were would likely be a minimum of two weeks in length, would be catastrophic to the plan. “We (the Pioneer Valley In- terscholastic Athletic Confer- ence) came up with a modified Blue Sox looking to start regular season on time schedule for the shortened sea- HOLYOKE – The Valley tion involving the outbreak of Baseball. We will regularly re- day - we will continue to plan son,” said Agawam High School Blue Sox were champions of the COVID-19 and its impact on view decisions and guidance for summer ball and make every Athletic Director David Stratton, New England Collegiate Base- our 2020 summer season. from federal, state and local of- extra effort to get our college a member of the PVIAC Board ball League in 2017 and 2018. We are hopeful that we will ficials, and the leadership of our players on the field. Our sea- of Directors. “But it could up be- They made it to the semifinals in play baseball this summer, and host communities to obtain the son may not look the same, but ing a futile exercise.” last year’s playoffs. we continue to plan for our most current information on the our role in player development Time is running low, but Now, more than ever, col- summer season, including ac- virus, and to understand and im- has never been more import- Baker has yet to make a call on lege athletes will be looking at commodating college seniors plement the most current recom- ant. And to our dedicated fans whether or not the stay-at-home leagues like the NECBL to make who are now eligible to play and mendations and directives. and sponsors, your support has advisory, non-essential busi- their mark for their colleges and what our season may look like. As we assess this changing never been more important. We nesses being closed, and schools prospective baseball scouts. The That said, our first priority is situation, foremost we recog- appreciate your long and stead- being shuttered will remain in NECBL released a statement the health and well-being of our nize that college athletes lost fast support and are hopeful to effect. recently regarding the status of players, host families and fans. their spring season, and because see you again this summer at the The last meeting of the the 2020 season, currently set to As part of our monitoring we of this, summer baseball is more ballpark. MIAA Board of Directors was open in up early June: are communicating with MLB, important to our players and As we make decisions about held by teleconference on Thurs- We continue to closely mon- the NCAA and the National coaches than ever before. That’s our summer season, we will itor the rapidly changing situa- Alliance of Collegiate Summer why – even in the context of to- keep you fully informed. Please see SPRING, page 9 Page 12 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES April 23, 2020 T-Birds help out area hospitals with meals Valley Wheel Baseball SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, Neuroscience departments, while “We have a great relationship, and it looking for new players April 16, the Springfield Thunder- Nadim’s will feed Mercy Medical means a lot for the team to think of birds will be teaming up with two Center’s Intensive Care Unit and us during these times to provide the REGION – The Valley Wheel Over-30 Baseball of their local restaurant partners, Emergency Department. food for these heroes on the front League is seeking new players for the upcoming 2020 Uno Pizzeria & Grill and Nadim’s “We are proud to partner with the line.” season. The league is seeking players ages 28 and up. Downtown Mediterranean Grill, to Thunderbirds and Unos to feed our The mission of the T-Birds Foun- Players turning 28 this year are eligible. However, only deliver over 50 meals to staff at both medical heroes helping to fight the dation is to serve the Springfield players 30 and older can pitch. The league plays 15 reg- Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Coronavirus pandemic. As a busi- community and the Pioneer Valley ular season games with games being held mostly on Medical Center. ness with deep roots in this commu- beyond every win and loss through Sundays with a couple of weekday games thrown in the “Though we are not able to play nity, it is important we do our part to a focus on providing and supporting mix as well as a special Mother’s Day Saturday game in hockey at this time, we want to make help our friends and neighbors get initiatives in the areas of health and early May. However, due to the current circumstances, sure we are doing our part to give through this crisis,” stated Nadim wellness, youth enrichment, and the league schedule has been pushed back. The league back to the community that has sup- Kashouh, chef and owner of Nad- civil service. still plans to play its season once bans on gatherings are ported us since our inception. This im’s Mediterranean Grill. ”Baystate Health is so grate- lifted. The league is built on comradery, fair play, and is just one way we are able to say Funds for the meals will ful food donations that support our having a good time with friends. If interested in trying ‘thank you’ to the men and women come from the T-Birds Founda- healthcare providers as they contin- out, go to www.valleywheelbaseball.com. The rules of on the front lines of this pandemic tion, a 501(c)(3) public charity es- ue to serve on the frontlines and bat- the league and new player forms can be found on the site. while also proving some support to tablished by the franchise to benefit tle COVID-19,” said the team at the For further information, you can contact the league’s our local small business partners,” causes in Springfield and surround- Baystate Health Foundation. “The commissioner, Jim Nason at [email protected] or said Nathan Costa, President of the ing Pioneer Valley communities. Springfield Thunderbirds’ generous call him at (413) 433-4308. Tryouts will be taking place Springfield Thunderbirds. “We are thankful to the Thun- donation of meals from Uno Pizze- in the early weeks of April, weather permitting, with a Uno Pizzeria & Grill will pro- derbirds for including us in these ria & Grill for Baystate Health team draft following the tryouts. vide lunch to staff members of Bay- special deliveries,” said Uno Pizze- members is a kind and much appre- state’s Adult Acute Care and Acute ria & Grill owner Michael Hurwitz. ciated gesture.” SPRING from page 1 day, April 16. At the meeting, the board voted on some simple items, stating that in a cost-saving measure, tournament semifinal games would be held at the site of the Owls place nine on honor society higher seed. Semifinals and finals are normally held on WESTFIELD – Nine Westfield as the Owls quarterback, totaling The Owls wrapped up the 2019 neutral turf. State University football senior 676 passing yards and four touch- season by winning two of their However, in the case of baseball and softball, UMa- student-athletes were honored downs before moving to defensive final three games. Westfield State ss and Western New England University have been that with selection to the 2020 Nation- back late in the year. He finished is scheduled to open the 2020 sea- neutral turf. College campuses have remained closed, and al Football Foundation Hampshire with 25 tackles, five pass breakups son on Friday night, September 4 it is very possible colleges may not want events at their Honor Society. The society recog- and forced a fumble. against #12-ranked Union College fields. Some colleges have even talked about continuing nizes players across the country Punter Cody Cleveland (NY). distance learning until a vaccine is found for the corona- who have maintained a cumulative (Northampton, MA) appeared in The full list of honorees can virus. 3.2 GPA or better throughout their ten games for the Owls last season be found at www.footballfounda- While it was not a formal vote, the minutes of the college careers. with 59 punts, and 2,308 kicking tion.org. Top NFL prospects Joe meeting note that more than 20 states had officially called Westfield’s Chris Belsito, Jack yards, for a 39.1- yard average. Burrow of LSU, Jalen Hurts of off spring sports, specifically. But the MIAA will follow Buckley, Jake Cassidy, Cody He was also named second-team Oklahoma, and Justin Herbert of the guidance and expectations made by Gov. Baker. Cleveland, Connor Gregoire, Kev- All-MASCAC. Oregon were among the players The next meeting of the MIAA Board of Directors in Joyce, Jake Mullins and Corey Offensive linemen Kevin Joyce named to the society. is set for May 5. However, a special meeting could be Pooler, and Andrew Peltier all and Connor Gregoire (Waterford, Jon F. Hanson, the chairman scheduled sooner if and when Baker makes a decision earned the honor. CT) helped anchor a veteran Owls and founder of The Hampshire about the remainder of the school year. “We’re always excited this offensive line. Gregoire also Companies, provided the endow- time of year when the NFF releas- played on the defensive line in ment to launch the NFF Hamp- es the Hampshire Honor Society,” some short yardage situations with shire Honor Society in 2007. He PIONEERS from page 1 said Westfield State head coach three tackles and one assist over made the contribution as part of Pete Kowalski. “We’ve led the nine games played in 2019. Joyce his legacy to the organization af- gram.” MASCAC the last several years also is a thrower on the Owls track ter serving as NFF Chairman from The league released a statement last Wednesday ad- in the number of honorees from and field team. 1994-2006. He currently serves dressing the 2020 season: our team, and we want to continue Kicker Corey Pooler (Middle- the organization as chairman These are unprecedented times as the world faces a that. These are nine great young boro, MA) led the special teams emeritus. Each player awarded challenging COVID-19 health crisis. And while the is- men, who have demonstrated that unit last season with a perfect with membership in this year’s sues at hand are about much more than sport, as support- they excel in the classroom, strive field-goal percentage, connecting Honor Society will receive a cer- ers of our clubs we want to share with you our appre- for excellence on the field, and are on all three tries. Pooler recorded tificate commemorating his or her ciation for the patience you have shown as we worked pillars of our Westfield State fam- an 83% PAT with 24 extra points achievement. closely with league officials as well as local, state, and ily.” made of 27 attempts. “We have honored more than national health authorities to understand the impact of Owls’ running back Chris Bel- Jake Mullins (Vernon, CT) 12,000 student-athletes in the last this global pandemic on our upcoming season. sito (Webster, MA/West Boylston) gave an impressive performance 14 years thanks to Jon Hanson’s After careful thought and consideration, it was deter- appeared in seven games with 21 on the defensive line with 17 tack- generosity,” said NFF Chair- mined that the challenges of our division being spread rushes and 71 yards in the 2019 les and 39 assists over ten games man Archie Manning. “We are over multiple states, coupled with the existing health cri- season. played in 2019. Mullins also re- grateful for his passionate belief ses, were too great of a risk to our long-term sustainabil- Cornerback Jack Buckley corded 1.5 sacks last season. in the scholar-athlete ideal, and ity, and we have therefore made the difficult decision to (Tyngsboro, MA) provided the Quarterback Andrew Peltier the Hampshire Honor Society al- forego our participation in the 2020 USL League Two Owls last season with 37 tackles (Holyoke, MA) helped lead the lows us to showcase the names of season. on defense, with two intercep- Owls offense in tandem with Cas- tomorrow’s leaders while inspir- “We absolutely support the Northeast Division’s deci- tions. sidy, appearing in six games with ing future generations to follow in sion,” said USL Vice President Joel Nash. “At the end of Jake Cassidy (Lynn, MA/Law- 688 yards and six touchdowns to their footsteps.” the day, it was about much more than soccer and we look rence Academy) started the season his credit. forward to welcoming them back even stronger in 2021.” Every member club in the Northeast has worked tire- lessly to provide the highest level of soccer possible to all of our communities in thrilling, family-friendly environ- ments, each with their own local flavor. 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Richard Neal, D-Spring- extremely sick patients,” said Neal, who field, recently applauded the allocation is chairman of the House Committee on of $30 billion in funding from the U.S. Ways and Means. “This infusion of fed- make a difference Department of Health and Human Ser- eral funds will help providers stay afloat vices that was distributed to health care during the unprecedented coronavirus Baystate: Sharing wishes for “These discussions are always hard to providers under the CARES Act Public emergency and get the resources they begin, but often are very rewarding and Health and Social Services Emergency need to keep frontline health care work- end-of-life care can bring meaningful for your family and loved Fund. ers safe. I’m proud to have been an au- loved ones closer ones,” Dietzen said. The funds, which include several thor of the CARES Act, and I will con- Visit www.theconversationproject.org millions of dollars for Springfield-area tinue to support our state’s health care for a free Conversation Starter Kit. hospitals, are the first phase of the $100 providers as Congress crafts additional SPRINGFIELD – These are challeng- Once the conversation has started, ing times and there are many things that billion that was included in the CARES Covid-19 response legislation.” there are two important legal documents – Act to support hospitals and health Across Massachusetts, $841,425,120 are out of one’s control. a Health Care Proxy and Advance Direc- But, there are some things we can do care providers on the front lines of the was dispersed to 8,746 providers. tive – to complete in order to make sure Covid-19 pandemic. Among the local recipients are Baystate to help us be prepared — both for our- that one’s wishes are clearly stated and selves and the people we care about when “Hospitals and other health care pro- Health with $32,100,000; Mercy Medi- respected when the time comes. viders in Massachusetts are experiencing cal Center, with $5,700,000; and Holy- it comes to making important life deci- A Health Care Proxy is a simple legal sions. tremendous strain as they respond to the oke Medical Center, with $2,900,000. document allowing you to name someone Covid-19 crisis and care for an influx of April is National Healthcare Decisions you know and trust to make health care Month and a time when people across the decisions for you if, for any reason and at country are encouraged to get the conver- any time, you become unable to make or sation going about their wishes for end- communicate those decisions. of-life care. The annual event is sponsored An Advance Directive, also known as a by The Conversation Project, a program Living Will, is a legal document in which EMT training program starts June 22 of the National Institute for Healthcare you state your wishes regarding end-of- WARE – Holyoke Community Col- more than 170 hours of in-class lectures Advancement. life medical care — including the types of lege, in collaboration with the Quaboag and additional online study, training, “It’s all about being prepared for any treatments you do and do not want such as Valley Community Development Corpo- field trips and workshops designed to healthcare emergency by understanding “do not resuscitate (CPR) “or “intubate” ration and Star of Life Academy Inc., is prepare students for the state EMT cer- the value of advance healthcare planning. to help the patient breathe — in case you offering EMT training through the E2E: tification exam. The course covers all The goal is to reduce the number of trag- are no longer able to make decisions or Quaboag Region Workforce Training aspects of emergency care including pa- edies that occur when a person’s wishes communicate your wishes. and Community College Center at 79 tient handling, extrication, and commu- are unknown, and improve the ability of According to the Massachusetts Medi- Main St., beginning June 22. nication, working with law enforcement, healthcare facilities and providers to offer cal Society, Massachusetts is one of three The Emergency Medical Technician legal issues, ethics, medical equipment, informed and thoughtful guidance about states that recognizes Health Care Prox- Basic Course, accredited by the state’s and safe transportation of patients. advance healthcare planning to their pa- ies but does not recognize Living Wills. Department of Public Health’s office of Instruction will be provided by staff tients,” said Dr. Diane Dietzen, medical However, they say Living Wills are still emergency medical services, will meet from Star of Life Academy who have director, Palliative Care Services at Bay- potentially useful “because they guide Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 to more than 30 years combined field ex- state Medical Center. agents and physicians about the types of 9:30 p.m. and on select Saturdays from perience in fire and emergency medical The Conversation Project suggests choices a person would make.” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 22 to Sept. 2. services. three important actions folks can do im- Dietzen noted that is important to Due to the ongoing COVID-19 out- The course fee is $1,099 plus $225 mediately to make such wishes known: make sure the person you identify as your break, some of the classes may be con- for texts. Pick your person to be your health care proxy is someone who understands your ducted in live, remote sessions instead of For more information or to register, decision maker; talk about what matters wishes. face-to-face. contact Valentyna Semyrog at 413-552- most to you; and think about what you “We often think of our spouse or par- The 13-week program consists of 2123 or [email protected] would want if you became seriously ill. ents as being able to make those decisions “The conversation needs to get going for us, but they may not be the right per- now, it’s never too early,” said Dietzen. son because of the emotional burden their All adults over the age of 18 should decision will carry. That’s why it is so have a health care proxy, so that they have important to put your wishes in writing, a decision-maker prepared in the case of and to select someone who is emotionally an emergency or they are unable to speak able to carry out your wishes and who can for themselves. answer any questions the doctor may have According to a Survey of Californians about your care,” she said. by the California HealthCare Foundation Every state has its own Advance Di- and Kaiser Family Foundation Serious rective forms, for Massachusetts visit Illness in Late Life Survey, 92 percent of mass.gov/info-details/massachusetts-le- respondents said that talking with their gal-forms-for-subjects-e-h#health-care- loved ones about end-of-life care is im- proxy-/-living-will. portant, but only 32 percent had actually For more information on Baystate done so and say that they haven’t had the Health, visit baystatehealth.org. conversation because they don’t want to upset their loved ones.

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SALE OF Wilbraham MA Springfield, MA 01103 Springfield, MA Massachusetts Uniform Pro Interested parties are entitled MOTOR VEHICLE R & S Assoc. Inc. (413)748-8600 a Will has been admitted bate Code without supervi- to petition the Court to insti- This ad is pursuant to MA Wilbraham MA Docket No. HD20P0612EA to informal probate. sion by the Court. Inventory tute formal proceedings and Gen. Law Ch.255, Sec. 39A 413-596-4374 Estate of: Stephanie A Skowron of and accounts are not required to obtain orders terminating as of May 1, 2020 the fol- 4/16, 4/23, 4/30/2020 Richard F Skowron Springfield, MA has been to be filed with the Court, but or restricting the powers of lowing motor vehicle will be Date of Death: informally appointed as the interested parties are entitled Personal Representatives for sale to satisfy a garage 1/14/2020 Personal Representative of the to notice regarding the admin- appointed under informal pro- keepers lien: Commonwealth of INFORMAL PROBATE estate to serve without surety istration from the Personal cedure. A copy of the Petition Vehicle: 2004 Volvo S60 Massachusetts PUBLICATION NOTICE on the bond. Representative and can peti- and Will, if any, can be VIN# YVIRS59V142411344 The Trial Court To all persons interested in The estate is being admin - tion the Court in any matter obtained from the Petitioner. Color: Silver Probate and Family Court the above captioned estate, by istered under informal proce- relating to the estate, includ- 4/23/2020 LKO: Wendy Paulk/Solomon Hampden Division Petition of Petitioner dure by the Personal ing distribution of assets and Address: 159 Stony Hill Rd., 50 State Street Stephanie A Skowron of Representative under the expenses of administration. WE’VE EXPANDED OUR WEB SITE Public Notices ARE NOW ONLINE Email all Access archives and Find a quick link to the state of Massachusetts’ notices to digital tear sheets by public notice web site to search all notices in [email protected] 2newspaper title. 3 Massachusetts newspapers. Public notice deadlines are Mondays at noon, Fridays noon for Monday holidays. TURLEY PUBLICATIONS visit www.publicnotices.turley.com Page 16 The Wilbraham-Hampden TIMES April 23, 2020

Online portal provides resources Fess to increase at transfer station for those impacted by virus HAMPDEN – The Hampden Board of Bags will cost $30 for a roll of the SPRINGFIELD – A new online com- tries or early education programming Health recently announced that prices for 33-gallon size and $10 for the 16-gallon munity resource database for the West- will find it all online through the portal. transfer station permits and bags will ex- variety. ern Massachusetts region, 413Cares.org, 413Cares is the locally-branded ver- perience a price increase for the next fis- Permits will be available beginning is now providing residents the ability to sion of the Aunt Bertha national plat- cal year that begins July 1, 2020. Permits May 1 at the Board of Health Office, 625 access critical information, resources form and is fully HIPAA compliant, mo- will be available for purchase beginning Main St., and at the Transfer Station on and referrals to community-serving or- bile-friendly and can be translated into May 1. Cross Road. To have stickers mailed, send ganizations from one online portal. over 100 languages. The resource has The current year’s permits expire June a self-addressed, stamped envelope with As a single, online point of contact, also established a Facebook page, face- 30, 2020. the name, address, phone number and 413Cares connects people in the region book.com/413cares, where the public The new pricing is as follows: vehicle license plate number, and check to critical services they may need includ- can learn more about the new platform Residents age 65 and younger pay $50 made payable to “Town of Hampden” to ing housing, food and nutrition, health- and available resources. for the first vehicle and $25 for each addi- Board of Health, 625 Main St., Hampden, care, transportation, early education and PHIWM is also fostering collabo- tional vehicle within the same household; MA 01036. more. The new site is expected to serve rations with other resource and referral residents older than 65-years-of-age pay For more information, call the office at individuals and families impacted by the networks in the region and across the $25 for the first vehicle and $10 for subse- 566-2151 ext. 102. COVID-19 pandemic, with needs for state, including Mass211, Look4help, quent vehicles within the same household. community resources dramatically in- Communityhelp.net and Massthrive.org. creasing due to the crisis. Several area organizations represent- The development of the resource ing healthcare, housing, nutrition, be- portal and platform was the result of a havioral health and early education are community-driven process led by the among those on the 413Cares Advisory Public Health Institute of Western Mas- Committee, including Baystate Health; sachusetts and Baystate Health and was Behavioral Health Network; Care Alli- soft-launched early in 2020. ance of Western Massachusetts; Caring The 413Cares portal helps individu- Health Center; Food Bank of Western als seeking services; those assisting indi- Massachusetts; Greater Springfield Se- viduals needing services, such as nurses, nior Services, Inc.; Human Service Fo- case managers and family members; and rum; ServiceNet; Springfield Central organizations where individuals receive Library; Springfield Office of Housing; services, such as medical providers and Square One; Sunshine Village; Western community-based organizations. Indi- MA Network to End Homelessness; and viduals looking for housing, food pan- WestMass ElderCare, Inc.

BUSINESS Turley Publications is liberal with regard to its business coverage polices, but we do have some standards Power of positivity... folks need to understand. First, local businesses and merchants are just as much institutions in our towns as the library and schools. Without them, there are no towns. In an effort to put smiles on faces, the Minnechaug Regional High School Above the We will feature coverage of local businesses that are new, have a major expansion, moving, closing, Influence Club reached out to Life Care Center of Wilbraham with regard to making under new management or ownership, celebrating a milestone anniversary, or have been thrust into the news realm. Merchants can request that coverage through the editor, or for our existing advertising clients, through greeting cards. Life Care will quarantine the cards for 48 hours and then give them their ad representatives. to the residents. The club is also sending greeting card messages via email to the For more information on business coverage for the Wilbraham Hampden Times, please email twitkop@ Holyoke Soldier’s Home. The emails will be printed and delivered to the veterans. TIMES turley.com. PHOTO SUBMITTED Mother’s Day To Go Prime Rib of Beef Faroe Island Salmon Fillet Served with Au Jus Served with Maple Mustard Glaze Dinner for 4 to 6 people - $375 Dinner for 4 to 6 people - $285

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