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COMMUNITY Chicopee’s regional vaccine site a reality By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

CHICOPEE – Four neigh- boring communities celebrated together on April 28, as a re- COMMUNITY gional vaccination site began operating out of the Castle of Firefighters Knights in Chicopee, on Me- morial Drive. The opening receive awards served as a tremendous accom- plishment for all involved. See Page 2 The clinic will adminis- ter state-allotted doses of the Moderna vaccine to residents from Chicopee, Granby, Holy- oke and South Hadley, and has the capacity to administer 800 shots a day. After several weeks of discussions, the Department of Public Health approved the COMMUNITY regional vaccination site at the Castle of Knights in late Happenings at March. Doses, however, were Chicopee Library slow to follow. The operation remained uncertain until an See Page 3 opening date was announced in mid-April. Weeks of waiting culmi- nated in the April 28 opening, which drove Chicopee Health Director Lisa Sanders to tears. “I’m so excited today. I’m used to being at this podium and telling you guys all the ac- TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY DALTON ZBIERSKI tive cases we have, but it’s so Holyoke Community College nursing students Shauna Martinez, Matthew Tetreault, Veronica Machu- ca, Edward Brewer prepare for the first day of the regional vaccination clinic that is operating at the See VACCINES page 4 Castle of Knights in Chicopee.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY OPINION COVID case Leave no trace Sikhism celebrated in Chicopee hiking counts trend See Page 6 positively By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer

CHICOPEE – Progress is being made as Chicopee bat- tles the spread of COVID-19. Case counts are down, multi- ple vaccine distribution sites are operational, and the city is inching closer to attaining that elusive sense of normalcy. During his May 4 brief- ing, Mayor John Vieau re- layed a positive observation he made at the city’s municipal COVID-19 testing site, which is active at the RiverMills Se- SPORTS URLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY DALTON ZBIERSKI nior Center at 5 West Main St. Members of Sikh Nation celebrate Vaisakhi on April 26 in Chicopee Center. from 8 a.m. until noon every Spring sports TBy Dalton Zbierski doctors, scientists and busi- 9/11, a lot of American folks Monday and Wednesday. return Staff Writer ness owners.” thought we were Muslim be- “We went through just Members of Sikh Na- cause we wear a turban and over 40 tests on Monday, and See Page 9 CHICOPEE – On the tion arrived at Market Square our beards in public. I was I can proudly say for the first morning of April 26, a flag in front of Chicopee Hall on wondering how I can express time since we opened our test was raised in downtown Chi- Springfield Street last Tuesday myself.” site, it is a small sample, that INDEX copee to honor the city’s Sikh to witness the flag-raising. Sikhism was founded we had no positives out of the Seniors 5 population. It was the first Gurninder Dhaliwal emi- around 1,500 CE, when Guru almost 40 people who went Opinion 6 through on Monday morning,” time the municipality raised grated to Holyoke in 2002; he Nanak began teaching a faith Faces and Places 7 the Sikh Nation flag. spoke about his experiences in that contrasted with Hinduism said Vieau, on Tuesday eve- “Today is a very special the United States post-9/11. and Islam. ning. Sports 9 day; it’s a day of firsts,” said “Being a small business- To this day, Dhaliwal said All residents, who feel Public Notices 12 that they might have been ex- Chicopee Mayor John Vieau, man, it was very hard that that people confuse the reli- Around the Region 13 adding that Sikhs, “contribute when people see me, some of gions; he hopes that the flag’s posed to COVID-19, are en- to the economy of the United them started calling me Bin Classifieds 14 States as farmers, engineers, Laden,” said Dhaliwal. “After See SIKHISM page 5 See COVID CASES page 5 IN THE CITY Fire ceremonies honor heroes, new recruits By Dalton Zbierski Staff Writer CHICOPEE – Members of the Chi- copee Fire Department were recognized during multiple ceremonies that occurred in the city earlier this week. On May 3, nine new recruits were sworn in as firefighters in the City Hall auditorium. The following day, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey presented an award to nine other department members, who risked their lives during a 2019 rescue on the Chicopee River. Monday morning’s ceremony was among the first to have occurred in the newly-renovated City Hall auditorium since it reopened in March. Mayor John TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSKI Vieau was on hand to welcome the depart- On May 4, Deputy Chief Wayne Lemay, Captain Peter Jerusik, Lt. Nicholas Lacasse, Lt. Daniel Sousa, FF Donald Grey, FF Jon Fisher, FF ment’s newest members. Steven Laurin, FF Zachary Pirog and FF Stephan Willett were recognized by the state for a 2019 river rescue. Those sworn in on May 3 include Firefighters Steven Hupfer, Mason Labon- department members, who were awarded te, Sam Laurin, Benjamin Lawlor, Trevor by Ostroskey on Tuesday, rushed to the McKenna, Shawn Miller, Jonathan Paster- scene, took to the water and rescued one nak, Devan Stamborski and James Sydor- of the children, who would later succumb ak. to his wounds. The moment was extra special for Fire The second child was also killed as a Chief Dan Stamborski, whose son Devan result of the incident, but the bravery dis- was sworn in. Devan follows in the foot- played caught the attention of Ostroskey steps of his father and grandfather, a Chi- and other state officials. Ostroskey com- copee firefighter for 28 years. plimented the awardees on their humble “Proud is an understatement. He’s attitudes. always been the type of kid that I knew “It’s really awe-inspiring and compel- The majority of the Chicopee Fire Department stood at attention on Tuesday afternoon as would fit in here. He’s real mechanical, ling to see the work that goes on out there. State Fire Marshall Peter Ostroskey awarded nine members of the department. he’s intelligent and he’s good in an emer- We always kind of kid each other about the gency situation, so I’m very proud to have audience,” said Ostroskey. “This is about to not believe that it can occur to them,” some form of expert, stay off the ice.” him here. He has a long road ahead of him, the most unwilling audience of recipients said Jerusik. “When you memorialize the In February, 11-year-old Aiden a lot of training, a lot of studying, but I’m that we’ll ever find because we, in the fire tragedies that have occurred, it makes a Blanchard fell through the ice of the Con- confident he’ll do a good job,” said Stam- service, don’t come to work each day to be connection to more people. Hopefully, that necticut River. After a two-month search, borski. recognized in this way. We come to work will keep more people safe by realizing it his body was recovered last month. On May 4, Deputy Chief Wayne Le- each day to work as part of a team and join can happen to them. Stamborski relayed a similar message may, Capt. Peter Jerusik, Lt. Nicholas in an effort that’s bigger than ourselves as Jerusik relied on his experience in the as Jerusik, reminding residents that flowing Lacasse, Lt. Daniel Sousa, and firefighters individuals.” U.S. Army and Fire Academy to navigate river water is much different than standing Donald Grey, Jon Fisher, Steven Laurin, Jerusik appreciated Ostroskey’s ges- the river that day. Despite his continued ex- lake water. Zachary Pirog and Stephan Willett were ture but acknowledged that no award will tensive training, Jerusik approaches frozen “When you have moving water, that’s awarded for the 2019 rescue effort. bring back the children who lost their lives rivers with the utmost caution. where you have different thicknesses of In late December 2019, two boys fell on the river. He believes that it is critical “The safest rule I would ever follow, ice so we try to do some community out- through the ice on the Chicopee River. The for everyone to keep the deceased in their and I do with my child, is to stay off of the reach and some training in that regard,” thoughts. ice,” said Jerusik. “Whether water is mov- said Stamborski. “As far as on our end, all “It’s extremely important to keep their ing or not moving, you never know; there we can do is do what we do, which is train memory alive. I have a 9-year-old daugh- could be a natural spring underneath it or every day and train with rescue techniques, ter myself, and without the memories of moving water could affect the thickness train with the boats, train with the ice sled, these tragedies, it’s very easy for people of the ice. As a general rule, unless you’re and that’s all we can do; be prepared for it.”

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Page 2 ❙ May 7, 2021 Chicopee Register IN THE CITY Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry seeks volunteers By Dalton Zbierski scribed a team-friendly environment that have variety so we like to change up the holes,” said Reyes. “That aspect of re- Staff Writer enables participants to thrive. menu. We’re always open to individuals maining afloat has come down to just the “Even if you’re timid or scared of the giving cooking suggestions and we’re al- grants that have been open from different CHICOPEE – Lorraine’s Soup Kitch- kitchen, we offer a friendly environment ways looking to diversify the foods.” agencies. The community has really been en & Pantry at 170 Pendexter Ave. has that will allow you to work with a team, The pantry prioritized health and able to get together and keep our mission proudly served the community for more getting the dinners prepared,” said Reyes. wellness long before the pandemic, and going.” than 30 years. “Teamwork really is the strength of our ample precautions are currently in place to Monetary donations can be made out Residents looking to join the tradi- agency. Community is how we push our prevent against the spread of COVID-19. to Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry and tion are welcome to do so, as the pantry mission even further.” The pantry is operating at a limited mailed to the pantry. The pantry’s website requests the services of new volunteers to Meal preparation at the pantry typi- capacity, and a sanitizing company regu- at Lorrainessoupkitchen.com offers online prepare meals in the kitchen on a monthly cally occurs between 11a.m. and 2 p.m., as larly sprays down the facility. Sanitization payment options. basis. meals are served around 4 p.m. Volunteers stations have also been set up throughout The donation of non-perishable food “Due to the pandemic, we have lost a would be asked to commit to the pantry’s the building, and sanitizers were imple- items is highly appreciated. Items that ex- lot of our long-term cooking group,” said location on Pendexter Avenue. mented. pire quickly cannot be accepted, but there Ruben Reyes, executive director of Lor- Reyes made it resoundingly clear that The pandemic has proven difficult for are a variety of options available to resi- raine’s. “We’re looking for people to come individuals who are inexperienced in the the pantry but it has stayed above water. dents looking to donate. together and help out; picking a day out of kitchen are more than welcome. Reyes expressed gratitude for the contribu- “Things that can be donated would the month where they would be on a rotat- “Our kitchen is very chef-friendly,” tions made by numerous entities. be non-perishable goods, and that’s really ing schedule.” said Reyes. “We don’t cook meals that are “The past year was, obviously, tricky, what we’re asking for folks. We’re always No cooking experience is necessary, too difficult to be prepared. We also like to losing out on our major fundraisers. We looking for peanut butter, soup, cereal, but an open mind is encouraged. Reyes de- go the extra mile for our clients and like to had to become creative with filling the pasta, mac-n-cheese,” said Reyes. Happenings at the Chicopee Public Library coming up about the art of Chinese calligraphy, one of only improv theater in Western Massachu- sis, and an introduction to some of the key Learn to cook Polish the most traditional art forms in the world. setts. The library is very excited to open websites that will help patrons gather infor- Xiou Jun was taught and inspired by her its physical space again when it can, but in mation to build their family tree. cuisine grandfather to practice Chinese calligraphy the meantime, it is still bringing laughter This program was made possible with CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Pub- from a young age. Xiou Jun will teach pa- and joy to people near and far with online federal funds provided by the Institute of lic Library is pleased to join Chef Susan trons Chinese calligraphy with a modern shows and our new Happiness Programs Museum and Library Services (through a Maddox as she prepares some wonderful twist. The library will supply the paper, ink for professional development and personal CARES Act Grant) and administered by and tasty Polish dishes in a virtual class and brushes. To register, email the library at growth. the Massachusetts Board of Library Com- on Tuesday, June 8, from 6 to 8 p.m..In [email protected], or call the This program is supported in part by a missioners. this program, guests will learn that using Reference Desk at 413-594-1800, ext. 3. grant from the Chicopee Cultural Council, a recipe with only a few ingredients can This program is funded by a grant a local agency which is supported by the Outside magic show provide incredible flavors when properly from the Chicopee Cultural Council. The Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. combined. She will provide some great cu- Chicopee Cultural Council is a local agen- set for June 24 linary methods and techniques for making cy funded by Mass Cultural Council, a Learn how to trace a time in the kitchen fun and efficient. Email state agency. CHICOPEE – Outside on Thursday, the library atcpl@chicopeepubliclibrary. family tree June 24, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Chicop- org to register for this program and to re- ee Public Library will host magician and ceive the Zoom link. Join the Chicopee CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Pub- juggler Scott Jameson for an extraordinary This program was made possible with Public Library for a lic Library is offering patrons a chance to performance that will have everyone laugh- funds provided by the Institute of Museum learn how to trace their family tree. Join ing out loud and perched on the very edge and Library Services (through a CARES little comedy improv them virtually for Genealogy 101: First of their seat. Umbrellas will be plucked Act Grant) and administered by the Massa- Steps in Tracing Your Family Tree from thin air, a drawing will come to life, chusetts Board of Library Commissioners. CHICOPEE – Join the Chicopee Pub- with Julie Szczepankiewicz. basketballs will be spun and juggled, and a lic Library on Zoom for a night of improv Please email the library at cpl@chi- member of the audience will unlock teleki- on Tuesday, May 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. copeepubliclibrary.org to register and get netic abilities. See the show audiences are Chicopee Public Email the library at cpl@chicopeepubli- the session’s Zoom link. calling “Superb!”, “A blast! ”and “Heart- Library offers virtual clibrary.org and it will send out the Zoom This is for anyone who has always warming fun for the whole family.” For link. This show is geared towards high wanted to learn more about their family more information visit Scott’s website at calligraphy course school age and adults. Similar to the hit history, but just didn’t know where to start. www.scottjameson.com, or contact the li- show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” our ex- She will demystify the process with an brary at 413-594-1800, ext. 4, or email eda- CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Public perienced improvisers present a non-stop introduction to genealogy research that’s [email protected]. Library is offering patrons the chance to lineup of improvised games and scenes, geared toward novice researchers. Topics This program is possible by a grant learn the art of Chinese calligraphy with completely made up on the spot based on covered will include identification of re- from the Chicopee Cultural Council, a lo- Xiao Jun Liu in a virtual class on Saturday, your suggestions and participation. search goals, organizing information, basic cal agency which is supported by the Mass May 15, from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn a bit Happier Valley Comedy is the first and research methodology and evidence analy- Cultural Council, a state agency.

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Chicopee Register May 7, 2021 ❙ Page 3 IN THE CITY LUSO Federal Credit Union launches new ‘Credit Sense’ tool LUDLOW – Rebuilding or estab- their credit scores. While 39% said they our online/mobile bank- offers for loan and credit lishing credit can help consumers save already know their score, 48% said they ing platforms and any card products, all within money over time, which is why LUSO know only the general range of their score features it offers,” Jen- LUSO’s online and mo- Federal Credit Union recently launched and 13 percent indicated they have no nifer Lopez, marketing bile banking platforms, Credit Sense, a financial education tool clue what their score is, including 33% of manager for LUSO, said. and no separate login is powered by SavvvyMoney that allows millennials age 18 to 24. Anyone can access required,” she said. members to take control of their finances. “These figures give us insight into the help learning to navigate For those hoping to “We’re always looking for ways that pain points of the populations that we serve the tool 24 hours a day. raise their credit scores, we can help our members pay down their and allow us to appropriately plan products “We regularly update Credit Sense can help debts and become more financially sav- and services to help them increase their fi- our website with step-by- “Credit Sense can vy,” said Jennifer M.G. Calheno, pres- nancial health,” Calheno said. step tutorials for online help members take control ident and CEO of LUSO Federal Credit “Additionally, services like Credit and mobile banking and of their financial wellness Union. Sense give LUSO the opportunity to in- other digital services,” by explaining the factors “This free service that we offer via crease engagement with our members via Chief Lending Officer that most impact their our online banking and mobile app will our online and mobile banking platforms, Jennifer Cowles said. credit score and how to help them to not only understand their providing them with both educational re- “Anyone who needs help improve it,” Cowles said. current credit health but look into ways sources and actionable steps to take con- to sign up for the Credit “Members who regular- that they can improve it.” trol of their finances.” Sense service is encour- ly review their score and Key Features of the new Credit Sense Credit Sense offers instant access to aged to reach out to our take the necessary steps, service are: members’ credit scores, credit reports, Member Service Depart- often see an improvement • Instant credit score access and im- credit monitoring and money-saving tips, ment, either in-branch, in their credit score over provement tips all at no-cost. Each time a member logs by telephone at 413-589- time.” • Recommendations for pre-qualified into online or mobile banking, they can 9966, or via our website COURTESY PHOTOS To learn about LUSO loans view and monitor their credit score based chat feature.” This is what the Credit Sense Federal Credit Union’s • Credit report monitoring and alerts on a soft pull of their credit, which will not While other tools tool app looks like when ac- new credit monitoring on credit changes penalize them for review. offer similar services, cessed by a mobile device. The tool, visit lusofederal. • Ability to dispute credit report Some customers, particularly seniors, Cowles said LUSO’s of- tool was created to help LUSO com/credit-sense. To be- items, if needed who might not be as comfortable with dig- fers more comprehensive Federal Credit Union custom- come a member, contact • Tips on strengthening credit ital technology as others need not feel inti- features. ers understand, establish and 844-LUSO-FCU or visit A 2017 survey by Fiserve, Inc., a mated about learning to use the tool. “Credit Sense is the rebuild their credit rating. lusofederal.com/member- leading global provider of financial tech- “Our member service representatives only solution that provides ship. LUSO is federal- nology solutions, showed 64% of U.S. are always available to help members (of comprehensive credit score analysis, full ly insured by the NCUA and is an Equal consumers think it’s important to know any age) who might need help navigating credit report, monitoring, and personalized Housing Lender.

VACCINES from page 1 good to finally tell you that we have vac- cines in the city. It’s been so long, and I’m just so happy. Let’s fill up these slots and let’s just crush COVID,” said Sanders. Chicopee Mayor John Vieau urged residents to get vaccinated and credited the first responders and medical profes- sionals, who make the clinic possible. Referencing the rising availability of COVID-19 testing and vaccines, Vieau expressed his belief that the state is mak- ing strong progress. Last Thursday, he emphasized the magnitude of the clinic’s opening. “I have some scripted things that I’m not going to use; it’s not about be- ing scripted today. It’s about getting the message out there. We’ve made vaccines available, and that was our goal,” said Vieau. A number of speakers took to the po- dium at the Castle of the Knights on April 28. Among them was Hampden County Holyoke Community College nursing students TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSK Lisa Sanders, Chicopee’s Health Director, After months of waiting, vaccines are avail- Sheriff Nick Cocchi, who praised all in- Brittany Lord, Christine Briggs and Yamaira was moved to tears during the opening of able at the Castle of Knights in Chicopee. volved in manning the clinic. Bejesus came out to work the first day of the the regional vaccination site in the city. “The heroes that are in this room to- Chicopee regional vaccination clinic. day are not behind the podium. They’re can feel confident about moving forward ployees, especially those that are on low “This is amazing; the efforts they’ve out in front of the podium. I want to thank and doing so in a very safe and productive wages and can’t afford to give up a couple put in to put this clinic together. Not only each and every one of you for stepping way,” said Cocchi. of hours in order to get vaccinated; to give their efforts; they reached out to their up and doing the work that you do,” said Interim Holyoke Mayor Terence them those hours with pay, which in the neighbors, and it’s a collaborative effort. Cocchi. Murphy took to the microphone as well, long run will make your business more They’re our neighbors; they opened their Cocchi acknowledged that vaccina- thanking the students from Holyoke successful and will allow the community arms, and we’re rolling up our sleeves,” tions are controversial. Nonetheless, he Community College’s nursing program, to get together,” said Murphy. said Hart. encouraged residents to book an appoint- who are working the clinic. Murphy also South Hadley Emergency Manage- One can schedule an appointment at ment, even if only for peace of mind. delivered an important message to em- ment/Health Director Sharon Hart was the regional vaccination site by visiting “One vaccine at a time will allow us ployers throughout the region. on-hand to witness the opening on April Mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine. to open up this commonwealth and, then, “Without mandating, I would like 28; she commended the teamwork that led Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer, who that person, that family or that individual to challenge employers to give your em- to the establishment of the regional clinic. can be reached at [email protected].

Alongside a mix of municipal and state officials, Chicopee Mayor John Vieau offers a Mayor John Vieau addresses the media at the Castle of Knights on April 28, as a regional round of applause for the healthcare workers and first responders, who are manning vaccination clinic opens to residents. Chicopee’s regional vaccination site.

Page 4 ❙ May 7, 2021 Chicopee Register SENIORS Zoom Meditation with Michelle Zoom Tai Chi with Michelle CHICOPEE – The Council on Aging class. The Zoom link will be shared on CHICOPEE – The Council on will be shared on RiverMills Center’s offers “Meditation with Michelle” Via RiverMills Center’s Facebook page. If you Aging offers “Tai Chi with Michelle” Facebook page. If you do not have Zoom, Thursdays at 12 p.m. do not have Facebook, please call River- Via Zoom, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Facebook, please call RiverMills Cen- Are you feeling stressed? Do you Mills Center at (413) 534-3698 to provide Experience the many slow and ter at (413) 534-3698 to provide your want to learn how to relax? Join us for your email address for the Zoom link to gentle benefits of Tai Chi Fit/Qigong. email address for the Zoom link to be Meditation on Zoom. This class is led by be sent to you. Please save the link as this The class is led by Michelle Zemba sent to you. Please save the link as this Michelle Zemba LMT. This is an online will be the link you will use for each class. LMT, Certified in Tai Chi/Qigong. will be the link you will use for each This is an online class. The Zoom link class. Gentle exercise with Ryan via Zoom CHICOPEE- The Council on Aging on RiverMills Center’s Facebook page. If RiverMills Center offers “Gentle Exercise with Ryan” Via you do not have Facebook, please contact Zoom, Mondays and Fridays at 12 p.m. RiverMills Center at (413) 534-3698 to This class focuses on function- provide your email address for the Zoom Transportation Services al movement and fun. This is an online link to be emailed to you. Please save the CHICOPEE – The Chicopee please call 413-536-5733. class. Join Ryan every Monday and Fri- Zoom link as that is the link you will use Council on Aging’s Transportation During the COVID-19 pan- day at 12 p.m. The Zoom link is shared each class. Department is doing emergency rides demic, the Chicopee COA follows to supermarkets, pharmacies and doc- all CDC Safety Standards and ad- tor’s appointment during COVID-19, heres to all mandates from the City for Chicopee seniors 60 and older. and State of Massachusetts. Tuesday yoga at RiverMills Center Transportation service is avail- A $10,000 grant from West- able Monday through Friday, from Mass ElderCare has allowed the CHICOPEE – The Chicopee Council tor, will be leading classes. These classes 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Chicop- senior center to expand its transpor- on Aging will be offering Zoom Yoga on are free and the Zoom links are available ee’s older adults. For reservations, tation offerings. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. on RiverMills Center’s Facebook page or Caitlin Lavin, Certified Yoga Instruc- by calling (413) 534-3698.

SIKHISM from page 1 said Dhaliwal. “When people watch the Sikhism, a monotheistic faith, is the The April 26 gathering celebrated news and see the flag, they’ll ask, ‘Who world’s fifth most popular religion. Ap- Vaisakhi Day. To the Sikh people, the day presence in Chicopee will help spread are these guys?’ The awareness is going proximately 24 million people identify as of worship carries considerable weight. knowledge locally. up. We are not Muslim; we are Sikh. We Sikhs, the majority of whom live in the “This community celebrates Vaisakhi “With the flag here in Chicopee, peo- believe in it. It’s very meaningful for me Indian state of Punjab. as the most important festival of the Sikhs, ple can get to know us for who we are,” to have the flag here.” “The core beliefs of Sikhism include honoring the lives of the gurus and the Sikh divine unity and equality of all human martyrs,” said Mabb. “It is through these kind. This is a community that engages celebrations of diversity that we show our in selfless service and strives for justice commitment to promoting the safety of ev- for the benefit and prosperity of all,” said eryone in our community above all else.” Bobbi Mabb, Vieau’s communications Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer, who and special projects manager. can be reached at [email protected].

TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTOS BY DALTON ZBIERSKI Mayor John Vieau poses with members of Sikh Nation during a flag-raising ceremony held outside of City Hall last Tuesday.

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Chicopee Register May 7, 2021 ❙ Page 5 OPINION WE CARE ABOUT GUEST COLUMN GUEST COLUMN YOUR NEWS! The Chicopee Register HISTORY MATTERS If it didn’t grow there, welcomes submissions of news in or related History Matters is a biweekly feature to Chicopee and its courtesy of The Grateful American Book don’t throw it there! residents. Our "People Prize, which is given to children’s books that By Julie Midura News," is filled with emphasize the importance of American his- Correspondent submitted engagement tory. announcements, wed- The greatest threat to our planet is the be- ding announcements, lief that someone else will save it.” — Robert birth announcements, May 1 to May 15 Swan your new baby or news Now that spring has arrived and more about your 25th or 50th By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith and more people are flooding to the wilder- anniversary celebrations. Guest columnists ness to enjoy some much needed outdoor Please e-mail correspon- therapy, I would like to talk about one of the dence along with a photo On May 5, 1961, Navy Commander seven principles of Leave No Trace. Other- to chicopeeregister@ Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. became the first wise known as LNT, Leave No Trace is a set turley.com or send it to: American in space. It was just a 15-minute of principles designed to educate visitors to Chicopee Register, c/o mission, memorable to the nation, but too the outdoors on how to leave as minimal im- Turley Publications, 24 late to outwit the competition. Soviet cosmo- pact as possible on the land. Water Street, naut Yuri Gargarin astounded the world when Although there are seven principles of Palmer, MA 01069. he orbited the earth, once, in the Vistok 1. LNT, this column will focus on the one that I Shepard’s Freedom 7 capsule, however, believe is the most widely violated: “Dispose foreshadowed America’s dominance; less of Waste Properly.” This is otherwise known COURTESY PHOTOS than a decade later, the Apollo 11 mission as “Carry in- Carry Out,” or simply, “Don’t Julie Midura with just some of the trash she Chicopee Register “silenced” the Russians, and catapulted Neil litter.” and Tom collected in the Facing Rock Wilder- ness Area in Ludlow. The couple has many The Chicopee Register is Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Mi- You remember. It’s what our mothers published every Thursday chael Collins to the moon. taught us when we were about 5-years-old. more miles of trails they plan to police. by Turley Publications, Inc., weekend at the 1,200-acre Facing Rock Wil- Shepard was ranked fifth to walk the lu- Tom and I hiked 10 miles of trails last 24 Water St., Palmer, Mass. derness Area in our hometown of Ludlow, nar surface after the Apollo 14 mission. 01069. Telephone (413) 283- and we hauled out 19 pounds of trash. We 8393, Fax (413) 289-1977. The Grateful American Book Prize rec- picked up everything from beer cans, water ommends “Light This Candle: The Life and PATRICK H. TURLEY bottles, and assorted wrappers to old buckets, Times of Alan Shepard,” by Neal Thompson. CEO scrap metal, and car parts. We still have miles Transcontinental railroads and miles of trails to cover, and we plan to KEITH TURLEY The American Revolution was an unex- clean up every single one. President pected victory for the colonists. They won Why? an immense land with a myriad of perks and EDITOR Because trash and litter in our outdoor perils, but the only way to traverse its com- Elise Linscott spaces is unacceptable. We are blessed to [email protected] plex vastness was to join a wagon train. It have a beautiful wilderness area here in Lud- was a complicated and difficult crossing that STAFF WRITER low, and it is our responsibility to keep it many did not survive. Dalton Zbierski wild. The assortment of garbage on the trails Then, on May 10, 1869, everything [email protected] not only detracts from the naturalness of an changed; two railroads completed the task area, but can be extremely detrimental to the ADVERTISING SALES of laying the tracks from “sea to shining Wendy Delcamp animals who live there and to the ecosystem sea.” The presidents of the Union Pacific and [email protected] itself. Central Pacific railroads met at Promontory, If you spend time outside in nature, I SPORTS EDITOR Utah to drive the last spike into the rails of urge you to research how long it takes for Greg Scibelli the nation’s first transcontinental railway. [email protected] various items to break down in nature. Seven years earlier, land grants and No, seriously... you can do it now. I’ll loans from Congress had equipped them with SOCIAL MEDIA While cleaning up the Facing Rock Wilderness wait. the fiscal flexibility to build, but according to Area, Tom finds a more comfortable way to History.com, “In their eagerness for land, the cart out some of the nearly 20 pounds of trash @ Chicopee Register See MIDURA page 8 two lines built right past each other, and the he and Julie collected. 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Page 6 ❙ May 7, 2021 Chicopee Register FACES & PLACES HCSSE ranks high in US News & Derek Girouard presents research World Report list at Assumption symposium CHICOPEE – The list of the top high cent). Among charter schools nationwide, WORCESTER – Derek Girouard, vidual and collective accomplishments schools across the country is out and one HCSSE ranks No. 175. of Chicopee, was one of 38 students se- of faculty and students. Chicopee school earned high marks. Hampden Charter School of Science lected to present an original academic Girouard, a member of the Class of According to US News & World Re- is a college preparatory free public charter research project at Assumption Univer- 2021, presented “Porphyrins and Por- port, Hampden Charter School of Science school serving students from grades 6-12. sity’s 27th annual Undergraduate Sym- phyrin Applications.” His presentation East is No. 2 in the Springfield, Mass. HCSS East is a regional school serving posium, held virtually April 19. examined Porphyrinse, a macrocyclic metro area, No. 39 in Massachusetts and students who live in Springfield, Chicopee, The symposium showcases aca- compound that can be modified in a myr- No. 872 in the nation (among the top 3 per- West Springfield and Ludlow. demic research and scholarly achieve- iad of ways, and its useful and unique ments of Assumption students working applications. For example, Porphyrin in collaboration with dedicated faculty derivatives can be used in processes to mentors. The Undergraduate Sympo- treat cancerous tumors and have poten- sium provides the campus community tial to be widely utilized in therapeutic NAMI holding virtual Walk-a-thon with the opportunity to gain a greater treatments as they are further studied AGAWAM – The National Alliance ilies affected by mental illness can Build appreciation of and applaud the indi- and adapted to these roles. on Mental Illness of Western Massachu- Better Lives. setts will be holding its 21st Annual Vir- Join us and have a fun time while tual Walk-a-thon, ‘A Journey of Hope and supporting a great cause. Among the fes- Recovery’ on May 23 beginning at 11 a.m. tivities will be guest speakers, arts, activi- The event is suitable for all ages and ties, peer videos, music and raffles. Please Department of Children and abilities. Funds raised will directly benefit help NAMI-WM’s mission by participat- NAMI Western Massachusetts continu- ing in this Virtual Walk or by sponsoring Families seeks volunteers ing efforts to help increase awareness and the event. If you would like to submit a REGION – Volunteers are needed the three-person panels that make these provide essential education, advocacy and brief video saying how NAMI-WM has from Western Massachusetts to help re- decisions. support group programs for the people in helped you or a loved one or how you view cases involving children who are Foster Care Reviews typically last our community living with mental health maintain good mental health during these placed in the custody of the state. 30 to 90 minutes and are being con- conditions and their loved ones. difficult times, these would be most appre- The Foster Care Review Unit makes ducted remotely during the pandem- NAMI is the National Alliance on ciated. It should be two minutes or less, decisions regarding children who are ic. Volunteers need to be 18 years or Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grass- and the submission deadline May 8, email placed in foster care for six months or older and must participate in pre-ser- roots mental health organization dedicated through https://transfer.pcloud.com to in- longer, assessing how well their needs vice training that is currently being to Building Better Lives for all those af- [email protected] further in- are being met and what progress has conducted remotely. For an applica- fected by mental illness. NAMI provides formation please contact our office at 413- been made toward establishing them in a tion and further information, please advocacy, education, support and public 786-9139 or visit us at www.namiwm.org/ permanent living situation. A Volunteer contact Lashanda Stone at Lashanda. awareness so that all individuals and fam- events for entry and sponsorship forms. from the Community is one member of [email protected] .

COVID from page 1 The regional site that opened on HHC is currently working with the they’re going to do Holyoke for a week April 28 was open this week on Tuesday Chicopee Housing Authority to bring and then Chicopee for a week and then couraged to visit the municipal testing and Wednesday and will be open again on doses of the vaccine to the residents of Holyoke and then Chicopee. We’re ex- site. Test results will be returned within May 12 and 13. the Housing Authority. The distribution cited about this, and for people who can’t 24 hours. On May 4, the clinic administered effort could soon impact neighborhoods get to a vaccine site, we’re going to do our Testing at the site is free and avail- 212 doses of the Moderna vaccine. Vieau throughout Chicopee. best to bring the vaccine site to you,” said able to Chicopee residents, employees advises residents to book their appoint- Vieau expressed great excitement re- Vieau. and business owners. Vieau stressed the ments. garding the venture. Dalton Zbierski is a Staff Writer, who importance of testing. “I encourage everyone who needs a “It’s going to be every other week; can be reached at [email protected]. “Tests get you out of the general pop- vaccine to take advantage of the oppor- ulation if you’re positive and force you to tunity,” said Vieau. “We’re here to help. quarantine,” said Vieau. “That’s how you We want to make sure that, for everyone rid COVID-19 from our city, and I want to who wants a vaccine, it is available. It’s thank the residents of Chicopee for doing available in many locations throughout their part because we are finishing strong the city, and that’s the way we’ll get back as a city. I couldn’t be more proud of that.” to the new normal.” On May 4, there were 202 active cas- Chicopee residents seeking assis- es of COVID-19 in Chicopee. A total of tance in scheduling an appointment can 4,309 cases have been reported in the city call the Mayor’s Office at 413-594-1500 since the arrival of the COVID-19 pan- or the Council on Aging at 413-534-3698. demic. During his May 4 mayor’s briefing, A total of 3,961 residents have recov- Vieau announced a second partnership ered; 26 others succumbed to the novel with HHC, one that will begin next week. coronavirus. “[HHC has] a partnership with a large 18 Different All Organic Double Ground Premium Mulches Numerous COVID-19 vaccination medical center, they have a bus, they are Pine • Spruce • Hemlock • Cedar • Red, Black & Brown sites are currently operational in Chicop- going to start in Holyoke this week on Fri- Playground • Forest Blend • Topsoil • Seasoned Firewood ee. A partnership between the city and day, and they’re going to start bringing vac- Holyoke Health Center is allowing 160 cines to neighborhoods,” said Vieau. “Next individuals to be inoculated each week week, with HHC and their partnership, we day in the lower level of the RiverMills plan to be able to bring vaccine to neigh- Senior Center. borhoods starting with Willimansett.”

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Chicopee Register May 7, 2021 ❙ Page 7 FACES & PLACES STCC announces registration for summer, fall classes SPRINGFIELD – Registration is “Summer session offers a chance qualify can effectively take the courses leges and universities. open for summer and fall classes at for any student to catch up or get ahead,” for free. Students should contact Student “Some students have decided to Springfield Technical Community Col- said Richard Greco, dean of the School Financial Services to discuss if they qual- start their college career at STCC in- lege, a flexible and affordable opportunity of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies. ify. Email [email protected] or call 413-755- stead of a four-year institution when for students enrolled at STCC or another “Summer classes are available not just 4214 and leave a voicemail. they consider the cost,” Greco said. college or university. for STCC students. We also welcome stu- For more information, including how “STCC is the most affordable college in STCC offers morning and evening on dents from other colleges and universities to register, visit stcc.edu/summer. Springfield and is a fraction of the cost campus classes as well as online instruc- who find that taking a class at STCC is a Registration for fall classes also is of a private college.” tion. The courses include general educa- great experience and a fraction of the cost open at STCC, which was ranked as the STCC student Christopher Goos- tion classes that are guaranteed to transfer of a class at their own school.” fourth best community college in the sens,of Hampden, enrolled at STCC after to the University of Massachusetts, West- General education classes available United States by Academic Influence, a spending a semester at Amherst College. field State University and other institu- for summer include English, history, college-ranking system. He said the cost of attending STCC was a tions and offer a cost savings. Electives math, among other subjects. Federal fi- STCC offers a variety of instruction- major factor in his decision. also are available. nancial aid is available for students who al methods allowing students to choose “The teachers are all amazing people. Summer sessions are divided into qualify. Additionally, students who re- the course delivery option that best suits They’re kind, they care and they’re actual- three blocks for students’ convenience: ceive a federal Pell Grant often qualify their needs, from on campus to online or ly involved. They show genuine concern,” Summer Session 1: June 7-July 9 for additional Pell funding during the hybrid. Goossens said. Summer Session 1E (extended): June summer. The college provides a pathway to To apply for fall, visit stcc.edu/apply. 7-Aug. 12 Because the Pell grant money does certificates and associate degrees as well For questions, call Admissions at 413- Summer Session 2: July 12-Aug. 12 not need to be paid back, students who as transfer opportunities to four-year col- 755-3333.

MIDURA from page 6 our own homes. In all seriousness, when and I in our efforts to help clean up our out- Support the local we’re at home and we finish eating an or- door spaces this spring by: Crazy, right?! ange or drinking a beer, do we throw the Carrying gloves and a plastic bag for businesses that I thought the same thing when I re- peel or the can on the floor in our kitch- the trash that you find while you’re spend- searched it! Two years for a banana peel ens? Do we drop the empty potato chip ing time outdoors. support your to decompose. Over three years for a pis- bag on our lawn and leave it there after Organizing a cleanup day at your local tachio shell. Up to 200 years for an alumi- we have a barbecue in our backyard? Of trail. local newspaper. num can, and 450 years for a water bottle! I course not. Sharing your knowledge about LNT don’t know about you, but the thought that Then why do we think it’s acceptable to with those around you, especially with your Let them know you my great-great-great-grandchildren will be do it when we’re in the woods? children. looking at the same garbage that I’m look- When Tom and I see empty cans and We all need to be part of the solution. saw their ad in the ing at while enjoying time in the wilderness bottles when we’re hiking, we shake our We owe it to each other. is not something that I can accept. And it heads in disbelief. We just can’t understand We owe it to those who will come after makes no difference whether the garbage how someone had the energy to carry it into us. Chicopee is “organic” or “artificial” – trash is trash, the woods when it was full and weighed al- And, we owe it to the natural places and it doesn’t belong in our sacred outdoor most a pound, yet lacked the stamina to carry that many of us call home. spaces. it back out once it was empty and weighed Peace, and hike on, friends! Register I believe that it’s our responsibility to less than an ounce. Follow our hiking adventures on Insta- treat the wilderness the same way we treat I ask each of you to please join Tom gram @morethanthemountain.

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REGION – Though it came down to the last minute, the Mas- sachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association has approved modifi- cations for high school wrestling that will allow for competition to take place during the spring season. Last Friday, the MIAA Board of Directors held a special meet- ing to approve modifications to the sport after the Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs officially cleared wrestling for Level 3 com- CHICOPEE – After no ac- petition. Level 3 competition al- tion at all last year, Chicopee lows dual meets to take place. spring sports began last week. Wrestling is normally a win- Teams were in full practice ter sport, so participation will ul- The Chicopee High School boys lacrosse team talks before beginning practice. mode with a quick turnaround timately be up to the individual to games beginning this week. schools. Some may or may not be The spring season will be participating due to numbers, es- played until the end of June. pecially with multiple sports going in the spring such as baseball, la- crosse, and track. Like all other high school sports, the MIAA is requiring wrestlers to wear face masks to participate. Wrestling is one of the most close contact sports that is of- fered for high schoolers, and offi- cials deferred allowing the sport to take place in the last possible high school season in order to allow the vaccination effort to gain traction. Among the highlighted rules for high school wrestling, masks are not only required for the par- ticipants, but all those involved, in- cluding coaches, facility personnel, and officials. Spectators will also likely be allowed in a limited ca- Trevor Poirier goes on a sprint with PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM Michael Thomas looks across the field the ball. Trey Terlik winds back for a pass. looking to make a pass. See WRESTLING page 11 Tri-County Baseball League legend Oliveira passes away By Gregory A. Scibelli the league for 10 years before “Godfather of Western Mass. [email protected] coming to agreement for the Baseball.” St. Joseph’s Club to sponsor a Oliveira’s legendary status PALMER – With just a Tri-County team, and St. Joseph was confirmed just two years month to go before the season was once again a part of the ago when he was inducted into is set to begin, the Tri-County league after leaving it for near- the Western Mass. Baseball Hall Baseball League, and the region ly 20 years. Oliveira served as of Fame. at-large are mourning the loss a player-manager for the team While Oliveira at times had of a league legend, as well as a and became an active participant taken on a more reserve role, he Western Massachusetts Baseball in the league’s leadership, serv- still continued to actively play in Hall of Famer. ing as the league’s secretary for games at the age of 55. He would Karl Oliveira, who played many years. often play first base or serve as in the Tri-County League for St. Joseph’s has been a a designated hitter for St. Joe’s, almost 40 years, passed away mainstay in the league since continuing to play under the at the age of 57. When news of that time. Oliveira enjoyed the lights at the old field in Thorn- his passing began circulating competition of the league as dike. He was set to participate last Monday, April 26, it was a well as participating in other in the 2021 season prior to his shockwave throughout the entire baseball in the region, includ- passing. Like many, the pandem- Western Massachusetts baseball ing the Full Count League, ic cancelled his 2020 season and community, including his own which was eventually absorbed he was itching to get back on the team, and even his competition. by Tri-County. field. Oliveira’s legacy in the Following news of his pass- “This is sad news,” said Tri-County League began ing, social media was flooded Bill Bathel, who previously PHOTO BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM when he was just 17-years-old. with comments from his team- was a coach for DiFranco Real- Karl Oliveira, a Western Mass. Baseball Hall of Famer and longtime He made the Fenton’s of Am- mates to his competition, one of player-manager for St. Joe’s of the Tri-County League, passed away herst roster. He moved around them even calling Oliveira the See OLIVIERA page 11 last week at the age of 57.

Chicopee Register May 7, 2021 ❙ Page 9 SPORTS Pioneers ready to get back on the pitch

By Tim Peterson Sports Correspondent

LUDLOW — After the 2020 soc- cer season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the members of the Western Mass. Pioneers and the New England Mutiny are eager to start playing matches again at historic Lusitano Stadi- um. “Everyone has been impacted by the pandemic during the past year,” said Joe Ferrara Jr., the Pioneers first-year Gen- eral Manager and the Mutiny Managing Director. “The players and coaches from both teams are itching to get back out on the pitch and play some soccer. It should be another exciting season.” The last time the Pioneers played a match at Lusitano Stadium was a 1-0 shutout victory versus Manhattan SC on July 6, 2019. They then wrapped up the 2019 regular season with a 2-1 win at Manhattan SC the following weekend. The Pioneers, who finished in first place in the Northeast Division standings with an 11-0-3 mark in 2019, began the PHOTOS BY DAVID HENRY WWW.SWEETDOGPHOTOS.COM Guillermo Deal tries to settle a ball during USL League Two playoffs by dispatching Ben Brewster starts a move up the field. The Pioneers will be back in 2021. one of the last games played in 2019. the North Carolina Fusion U23 squad, 3-1, in the Eastern Conference semifinals lowed to attend the preseason match. Ludlow Board of Health on the situation, neers 2019 roster. There were also play- at Gurski Stadium in Reading, Pennsyl- There is a very good chance many but we’re really hoping to welcome our ers from France, Spain, and Argentina, vania. Their outstanding season came to of the Pioneers faithful supporters will fans back to the stadium at some point which is Molinari’s home country. an end twenty-four hours later following be able to attend the first home match of this season,” Ferrara said. “We want ev- “We do have a lot of internation- a 1-0 loss to Reading United AC in the the regular season against the Seacoast eryone to feel safe at our matches. I feel al players on this year’s roster,” Ferrara Conference finals. United Phantoms on May 21. A new state like our safety protocols are second to said. “A couple of the foreign players are The Pioneers are scheduled to re- guideline which goes into effect on May none. Sports have always been an import- members of a college soccer team in the turn to action for the first time in almost 10, will increase the capacity from 12% ant part of our community.” United States. Some of them are looking two years by hosting Fall River FC in a to 25% at all indoor and outdoor stadiums All of the Pioneers home matches for professional opportunities.” friendly at Lusitano Stadium at 7:30 p.m. in Massachusetts. this season are scheduled to start at 7:30 Mullen, who’s from Manchester, on Friday night. No Spectators will be al- “We’re currently working with the p.m. Their other six home matches will Connecticut, was the Pioneers starting be against FC Malaga City (June 4), AC goalkeeper in 2019. He only allowed sev- Connecticut (June 11), Black Rock FC en goals during the regular season and (June18), Boston Bolts (June 26), AC was selected to the All-League team. He Connecticut (July 2), and Black Rock FC also received the USL League Two Gold- (July 9). en Glove Award. For more information about how to Back in 2016, Hicks, who graduat- purchase tickets online please visit wm- ed from Monson High School, scored the pioneers.com. game winning goal in overtime against Federico Molinari, who’s a for- Cohasset in the Division 4 state champi- mer Pioneers player, returns as the head onship match. Hicks is also a member of coach. the AIC men’s soccer team. “Federico and his players did a tre- The Mutiny played their home mendous job winning the conference ti- matches at several different high school tle in 2019,” Ferrara said. “Federico and in Western Massachusetts, before moving I have been working very well together to Lusitano Stadium in 2019. during the offseason. He has a passion for “The Mutiny had a great first sea- the game of soccer. He also has a lot of son at Lusitano Stadium two years ago,” international contacts.” Ferrara said. “We also had great weather The Pioneers assistant coaches are for all of our home games, which helped Dennis Gomes, Jay Willis, and John Voi- bring even more fans to our games.” ght. The Mutiny, who celebrated their A couple of returning Pioneers play- 20th season in 2019, finished the regular ers are Guillermo Deal, Blake Mullen, season with an 8-0-2 record. Several defenders create a way to block a free kick. The season kicks off this week with Connor Hicks, and Maxi Viera, who’s Just like the Pioneers, the Muti- an exhibition match. the girls’ varsity soccer coach at Ludlow ny finished in first place in the league High School. standings and advanced into the Eastern Viera and Deal were two of the nine players from Uruguay listed on the Pio- See PIONEERS page 11

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Page 10 ❙ May 7, 2021 Chicopee Register SPORTS Rameau takes win in Monadnock season opener WINCHESTER, N.H. — Sam Ra- Open Modified Series, visit tritrackmod- meau dominated early, restarted deep ifieds.com and follow the series on social in the field after a pit stop, drove to the media. front, made a pass for the lead, and rolled to Victory Lane. The Westminster, Mas- sachusetts, native, and driver for Rameau THE FINISH: Family Motorsports, was victorious in Sam Rameau the season-opener for the Tri Track Open Ron Silk Modified Series presented by All Phases Matt Hirschman Renovations at Monadnock Speedway on Chase Dowling Saturday, May 1. Les Hinckley In the Wonder Casino 100, Rameau Ben Byrne made a late pass on Ron Silk to score Woody Pitkat the $6,000 winning check — besting Anthony Nocella more than 30 cars that showed up to the Ryan Preece Winchester, New Hampshire oval. Silk Joey Cipriano III crossed the line second, with defending Anthony Sesely series champion Matt Hirschman third. Max Zachem Devin O’Connell Rameau pitted from the lead, along SUBMITTED PHOTO with the rest of the field, during a cau- Sam Rameau won the Tri Track Open Modified series opener last Saturday afternoon at Joel Monahan tion period just after halfway. He restart- Monadnock Speedway. Chase Dowling Chris Pasteryak ed outside the top-15 and his chances of really cool. I just really can’t thank my award, worth $500. Earlier in the day, Jus- Kurt Vigeant winning at that point appeared slim. But guys enough. They do a great job.” tin Bonsignore, Woody Pitkat, Earl Paules Brian Robie the rising Modified talent worked his way Two-time NASCAR Whelen Modified and Ben Byrne won heat races, scoring Doug DiPisa to the front. Tour champion Justin Bonsignore and Les $300 each courtesy of Pepsi and the Pepsi Richard Savary “I was just going at my own pace ear- Hinckley finished the top-five. Ben Byrne Challenge. Anthony Sesely and Brian Ro- Matt Swanson ly, and we came in and I’m not going to was sixth, followed by Woody Pitkat, An- bie also scored $300 each from Pepsi with Matt Kimball lie, I was really nervous over the radio,” thony Nocella, NASCAR Cup Series driver consi race wins. Kirk Alexander Rameau said. “With 40 laps to go, I said Ryan Preece and Joey Cipriano III. The Tri Track Open Modified Series Austin Kochenash there was no way we were winning the Devin O’Connell advanced the most returns to the track at Star Speedway in Ronnie Williams race. The car just rolled the outside great. positions during the race, scoring the New Hampshire on Saturday, May 22. Glen Reen We all come here for the same reason. It’s Green Construction, LLC Hard Charger For more information on the Tri Track

OLIVEIRA from page 9 “He was one of the most committed peo- ple I have ever met.” ty. “Karl was a leader of the league, of a Oliveira’s life was celebrated earlier Follow Turley Sports on Instagram team, of men, women, and children. And this week. above all, a true and sincere friend.” “You are an inspiration to all base- Turley Publications sports de- friends and loved ones. We will Tommy Bouvier, a member of his ball lovers,” said Brian Hayes. “You live partment has recently joined Ins- be featuring photos from all 11 top competition over the past decade Peo- by simple rules, balls and strikes, fair or tagram. You can find our account of our sports sections in the com- plesBank, said Karl was a great part of the foul. I loved being your teammate and by searching “turleysports.” We ing weeks, but as always, you can league and someone he enjoyed playing loved competing against you. For the past will regularly feature samples of see all the photos that appear by against. 20 years I’ve watched you share your photos that you will see in our subscribing to your local paper or “It’s a huge loss for the league and greatness with us. Thank you, and thank publications on a weekly basis. picking up a copy in your commu- for the Town of Palmer,” said Bouvier. you to your family for sharing.” Please follow and share with your nity.

WRESTLING from page 9 season will be the possibility of com- petition taking place in the open air. pacity with indoor gathering numbers of Schools participating in the wrestling the increase beginning on May 10. season are being encouraged to hold While many wrestlers are used to meets outdoors. participating in large tournaments on There are only a few major match the weekend, that will not be the case. modifications that have been put in There also will not be any dual meet place. There will be frequent sanitiza- tournaments. Only team versus team du- tion of mats and for participants. Refer- als meets are allowed during the spring ees will need to stop matches in instanc- season, and at the most, three teams are es where protective ear guards come off. allowed to participate in a given event. There will be no handshakes before, and Weigh-ins are a big part of the sport. after matches. The referee will also only The MIAA is encouraging each school point to winners instead of raising their WE’RE to hold morning weigh-ins with no addi- hands. tional weigh-ins prior to the meet. A rule Competitions for all spring sports, allowing the plus-three at night will not including wrestling, were set to start this ALL be allowed for the modified season. week. Another big part of the wrestling EARS PIONEERS from page 10 area during the past couple of seasons.,” Ferrara said. “We have players from ten Questions? Conference finals of the United Women’s different communities in Western Mass.” Comments? Soccer league. A few of the local Mutiny players Story Ideas? After defeating the Long Island are Jocelyn Trajkovski (Ludlow), Trystin Rough Riders, 3-0, at home in the semi- Burger (Granby), Kayla Henry (Belcher- Let us know finals, the Mutiny’s outstanding season town), Hope Santaniello (Agawam), Lau- how we're come to an end following a 2-1 loss to ra Gouvin (Monson), Alexis Legowski the Lancaster Inferno at the stadium two (South Hadley), Lily Fabian (Monson), doing. days later. Brooke Murphy (Monson), Nissa Pereira Jeb Booth returns as the Mutiny head (Ludlow) and Ela Kopec (Ludlow). coach following a very successful first The Mutiny home opener is sched- Your opinion is something season at the helm. uled to be against the Scorpions SC, who we always want to hear. “Jeb is an outstanding soccer coach, are a first-year team from the Boston Call or contact us via email and he loves coaching this team,” Ferrara area, on May 15. [email protected]. said. “All of the players respect him.” Their other home matches, which Matt Johnson, who coached the AIC will all begin at 7 p.m., are against CT women’s soccer team for nine seasons Rush (May 22), NJ Copa FC (June 5), and is the first-year head women’s soccer Syracuse DA (June 19), and the L.I. coach at Franklin Pierce, will be an as- Rough Riders (July 10). 24 Water Street sistant coach for the Mutiny this season. If fans are allowed to attend soccer Chicopee Register Palmer, MA 01069 While the Pioneers roster is made matches at Lusitano Stadium this season, chicopeeregister.turley.com 413.283.8393 up of mostly international players, most it’ll be a good sign that things are finally www.turley.com of the Mutiny players are from Western getting back to normal again. The home Massachusetts. fans also help energize both the Pioneers A Turley Publications, Inc. Community Newspaper “The talent pool has been rich in this and Mutiny players.

Chicopee Register May 7, 2021 ❙ Page 11 PUBLIC NOTICES

CHICOPEE CITY novel Coronavirus outbreak, website https://www.chi- as required by the City of *COVID-19: Pursuant UNSUPERVISED COUNCIL ZONING the May 27, 2021 Zoning copeema.gov/880/Pending- Chicopee. to the Governor’s Order ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE Committee hearing shall Applications. You may also The petition and mate- Suspending Certain Provisions UNDER THE LEGAL NOTICE be available to the public call (413) 594-1435 or email rials related to this proposal of the Open Meeting Law, MASSACHUSETTS The Zoning Committee via zoom and in person. As aczarniecki@chicopeema. are on file in the Office of MGL c. 30A due to the UNIFORM PROBATE of the Chicopee City Council required, alternative public gov. the City Council, Chicopee novel Coronavirus outbreak, CODE (MUPC) will hold a public hearing access to this hearing shall 05/07, 05/14/2021 City Hall, 274 Front Street, the May 27, 2021 Zoning A Personal Represent­ Thursday, May 27, 2021 at be provided in the following (plans and applications are Committee hearing shall ative appointed under the 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, manner: The hearing will be also available on the City be available to the public MUPC in an unsupervised 3rd floor, 17 Springfield St., conducted via teleconference CHICOPEE Council website https://www. via zoom and in person. As administration is not required­ Chicopee, MA 01013 to dis- (Zoom). Anyone wishing to CITY COUNCIL chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- required, alternative public to file an inventory or annu- cuss the following: participate either in person ZONING COMMITTEE Applications. You may also access to this hearing shall al accounts with the Court. Zone Change applica- in the Chambers or remote- LEGAL NOTICE call (413) 594-1435 or email be provided in the following Persons interested in the tion from Business A to ly shall, provide notice to the The Zoning Committee [email protected]. manner: The hearing will be estate are entitled to notice Residential A for 19,963 Office of the City Council by of the Chicopee City Council 05/07, 05/14/2021 conducted via teleconference regarding the administration square feet of property located calling (413) 594-1435 M-F will hold a public hearing (Zoom). Anyone wishing to directly from the Personal at 6 Knapp St. for the purpose 8:30 AM – 5 PM or by email Thursday, May 27, 2021 at CHICOPEE participate either in person Representative and may peti- of a subdivision. Applicant at aczarniecki@chicopeema. 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, CITY COUNCIL in the Chambers or remote- tion the Court in any matter – Alston Graham, 91 Ames gov by May 25, 2021, 2021. 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 ZONING COMMITTEE ly shall, provide notice to the relating to the estate, includ- Road, Hampden, MA 01036. Those giving such notice Springfield St., Chicopee, MA LEGAL NOTICE Office of the City Council by ing the distribution of assets The plans/application will need to identify the pub- 01013 to discuss the follow- The Zoning Committee calling (413) 594-1435 M-F and expenses of administra- can be viewed on the City lic hearing and provide their ing: of the Chicopee City Council 8:30 AM – 5 PM or by email tion. Council website https://www. name, address and contact Special Permit application will hold a public hearing at aczarniecki@chicopeema. WITNESS, Hon. chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- phone number to minimize the under 275-72 for the purpose Thursday, May 27, 2021 at gov by May 25, 2021, 2021. Barbara M Hyland, First Applications potential for zoom bombing of establishment of an adult- 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, Those giving such notice Justice of this Court. *COVID-19: Pursuant of the meeting and if attend- use marijuana establishment 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 will need to identify the pub- Date: April 30, 2021 to the Governor’s Order ing in person to be screened with the provisions of MGL Springfield St., Chicopee, MA lic hearing and provide their Rosemary A Saccomani Suspending Certain Provisions as required by the City of Chapter 94G, “Regulation 01013 to discuss the follow- name, address and contact Register of Probate of the Open Meeting Law, Chicopee. of the Use and Distribution ing: phone number to minimize the 05/07/2021 MGL c. 30A due to the The petition and mate- of Marijuana Not Medically Ordinance Amendment - potential for zoom bombing novel Coronavirus outbreak, rials related to this proposal Prescribed” located at 77 Delete in its entirety Chapter of the meeting and if attend- Commonwealth of the May 27, 2021 Zoning are on file in the Office of Champion Dr. with one (1) 275-66 A and insert revised ing in person to be screened Massachusetts Committee hearing shall the City Council, Chicopee waiver request: Waiver #1 Chapter 275-66A Burnett as required by the City of The Trial Court be available to the public City Hall, 274 Front Street, Reduction in the planted veg- Road. Full text available in Chicopee. Probate and Family Court via zoom and in person. As (plans and applications are etated buffer requirement from the Office of the City Council. The petition and mate- Hampden Division required, alternative public also available on the City 100’ to +/- 91.5’ along the Applicant: Ward 6 Councilor rials related to this proposal 50 State Street access to this hearing shall Council website https://www. southern property boundary Derek Dobosz, City Council are on file in the Office of Springfield, MA 01103 be provided in the following chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- and from 100’ to 0’ along the Office, City Hall Annex, 274 the City Council, Chicopee (413)748-8600 manner: The hearing will be Applications. You may also western boundary to accom- Front St., Chicopee, MA City Hall, 274 Front Street, Docket No. HD21P0700EA conducted via teleconference call (413) 594-1435 or email modate existing stormwater 01013. (plans and applications are Estate of: (Zoom). Anyone wishing to [email protected]. management infrastructure. *COVID-19: Pursuant also available on the City Leo Joseph Grimard participate either in person 05/07, 05/14/2021 Applicant - Mass Alternative to the Governor’s Order Council website https://www. Also Known As: Leo in the Chambers or remote- Care, Inc., Kevin Collins, Suspending Certain Provisions chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- Date of Death: ly shall, provide notice to the CHICOPEE CITY 1247 East Main St., Chicopee, of the Open Meeting Law, Applications. You may also March 20, 1989 Office of the City Council by COUNCIL ZONING MA 01020. MGL c. 30A due to the call (413) 594-1435 or email INFORMAL PROBATE calling (413) 594-1435 M-F COMMITTEE Special Permit application novel Coronavirus outbreak, [email protected]. PUBLICATION NOTICE 8:30 AM – 5 PM or by email LEGAL NOTICE under section 275-70 for the the May 27, 2021 Zoning 05/07, 05/14/2021 To all persons interested in at aczarniecki@chicopeema. The Zoning Committee of purpose of establishment of Committee hearing shall the above captioned estate,­ by gov by May 25, 2021, 2021. the Chicopee City Council a medical marijuana facility be available to the public Petition of Petit­i­oner Joan M Those giving such notice will hold a public hearing in accordance with the Acts via zoom and in person. As Commonwealth of Ozga of Chicopee, MA. will need to identify the pub- Thursday, May 27, 2021 at of 2012, Chapter 369, entitled required, alternative public Massachusetts Joan M Ozga o f lic hearing and provide their 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, “An act for the Humanitarian access to this hearing shall The Trial Court Chicopee, MA has been name, address and contact 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 Use of Marijuana” with four be provided in the following Hampden Probate and informally appointed as the phone number to minimize the Springfield St., Chicopee, (4) waiver requests located at manner: The hearing will be Family Court Personal Representative of the potential for zoom bombing MA 01013 to discuss the 77 Champion Dr.: (1) Waiver conducted via teleconference 50 State Street estate to serve without surety of the meeting and if attend- following: #1 for an additional 6643 (Zoom). Anyone wishing to Springfield, MA 01103 on the bond. ing in person to be screened Special Permit applica- square feet of gross floor area participate either in person (413)748-7758 The estate is being as required by the City of tion under 275-58 (C) (4) beyond the 50,000 square feet in the Chambers or remote- Docket No. HD21P0792EA administered­ under informal Chicopee. for the purpose of all alco- as noted in the zoning ordi- ly shall, provide notice to the Estate of: procedure by the Personal The petition and mate- hol beverage license located nance. (2) Waiver #2 for 24/7 Office of the City Council by Robert L Arcouette, Jr. Representative under the rials related to this proposal at 66 Cabot St. Applicant – operations from the restrict- calling (413) 594-1435 M-F Date of Death: 02/27/2021 Massachusetts Uniform Pro­ are on file in the Office of Orlando Roberts, 66 Cabot ed hours of 8:00 pm to 8 am 8:30 AM – 5 PM or by email CITATION ON bate Code without supervision the City Council, Chicopee St., Chicopee, MA 01013. per the zoning ordinance. (3) at aczarniecki@chicopeema. PETITION FOR by the Court. Inven­tory and City Hall, 274 Front Street, The plans/application Waiver #3 to reduce the resi- gov by May 25, 2021, 2021. FORMAL accounts are not re­quired to (plans and applications are can be viewed on the City dential setback from 300 feet Those giving such notice ADJUDICATION be filed with the Court, but also available on the City Council website https:// to +/- 100 feet. (4) Waiver will need to identify the pub- To all interested persons: interested parties are entitled Council website https://www. www.chicopeema.gov/880/ #4 for compliance with the lic hearing and provide their A Petition for Formal to notice regarding the admin- chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- Pending-Applications MA Department of Public name, address and contact Adjudication of Intestacy istration from the Personal Applications. You may also *COVID-19: Pursuant Health signage requirements. phone number to minimize the and Appointment of Repre­sentative and can peti- call (413) 594-1435 or email to the Governor’s Order Applicant- Mass Alternative potential for zoom bombing Personal Representative tion the Court in any matter [email protected]. Suspending Certain Care, Inc., Kevin Collins, of the meeting and if attend- has been filed by Elizabeth relating to the estate, includ- 05/07, 05/14/2021 Provisions of the Open 1247 East Main St., Chicopee, ing in person to be screened Anne Arcouette of Feeding ing distribution of assets and Meeting Law, MGL c. 30A MA 01020. as required by the City of Hills, MA requesting that the expenses of administration. CHICOPEE CITY due to the novel Coronavirus The plans/application Chicopee. Court enter a formal Decree Inter­ested parties are enti- COUNCIL ZONING outbreak, the May 27, 2021 can be viewed on the City You may call the City and Order and for such other tled to petition the Court to COMMITTEE Zoning Committee hear- Council website https://www. Council Office at (413) 594- relief as requested in the institute formal proceedings LEGAL NOTICE ing shall be available to chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- 1435 or email aczarniecki@ Petition. and to obtain orders terminat- The Zoning Committee the public via zoom and in Applications chicopeema.gov for more The Petitioner requests ing or restricting the powers of the Chicopee City Council person. As required, alter- *COVID-19: Pursuant information. that: Elizabeth Anne of Personal Representatives will hold a public hearing native public access to this to the Governor’s Order 05/07, 05/14/2021 Arcouette of Feeding Hills, appointed under informal pro- Thursday, May 27, 2021 at hearing shall be provided in Suspending Certain Provisions MA be appointed as Person­al cedure. A copy of the Petition 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, the following manner: The of the Open Meeting Law, Representative(s) of said est­ and Will, if any, can be 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 hearing will be conducted MGL c. 30A due to the CHICOPEE ate to serve Without Sure­ty obtained from the Petitioner­ . Springfield St., Chicopee, MA via teleconference (Zoom). novel Coronavirus outbreak, CITY COUNCIL ZONING on the bond in an unsuper- 05/07/2021 01013 to discuss the follow- Anyone wishing to partici- the May 27, 2021 Zoning COMMITTEE vised administration. ing: pate either in person in the Committee hearing shall LEGAL NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTICE SALE OF Special Permit appli- Chambers or remotely shall, be available to the public The Zoning Committee You have the right to MOTOR VEHICLES cation under section 275-52 provide notice to the Office via zoom and in person. As of the Chicopee City Council obtain a copy of the Petition Under G.L. c.255 Sec. 39A (B) (3) for the purpose of a of the City Council by call- required, alternative public will hold a public hearing from the Petitioner or at Notice is hereby given garage that is not accessory to ing (413) 594-1435 M-F 8:30 access to this hearing shall Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the Court. You have a right by Interstate Towing, Inc. a primary structure to allow AM – 5 PM or by email at be provided in the following 6:30 PM* in the Auditorium, to object to this proceed- pursuant to the provisions subdivision of the property by aczarniecki@chicopeema. manner: The hearing will be 3rd floor, City Hall, 17 ing. To do so, you or your of G.L. c. 255, section 39A, ANR to create new building gov by May 25, 2021, 2021. conducted via teleconference Springfield St., Chicopee, MA attorney must file a written that on May 14, 2021 at lot on Moore St. and leave Those giving such notice (Zoom). Anyone wishing to 01013 to discuss the follow- appearance and objection Interstate Towing, Inc the existing home on a second lot will need to identify the participate either in person ing: at this Court before: 10:00 following Motor Vehicles on 61 Van Horn St. located at public hearing and provide in the Chambers or remote- Special Permit application a.m. on the return day of will be sold at private sale to 61 Van Horn St. Applicant – their name, address and con- ly shall, provide notice to the under 275-40 (G) for the pur- 05/28/2021. satisfy our garage keeper’s David McGeary, 87 Blueberry tact phone number to mini- Office of the City Council by pose of reduction in required This is NOT a hear- lien thereon for storage, tow- Hill Rd., Longmeadow, MA mize the potential for zoom calling (413) 594-1435 M-F number of parking spaces ing date, but a deadline by ing charges, care and expens- 01006. bombing of the meeting and 8:30 AM – 5 PM or by email from 18 to 16 spaces located which you must file a writ- es of notices and sale of said The plans/application if attending in person to be at aczarniecki@chicopeema. at 675 Fuller Road. Applicant ten appearance and objec- vehicles. can be viewed on the City screened as required by the gov by May 25, 2021, 2021. - Mike Laser Enterprises, tion if you object to this pro- 2021 AMIGO WARRIER Council website https://www. City of Chicopee. Those giving such notice LLC, c/o David LaVenture, ceeding. If you fail to file a VIN: LL0TCKPF3MG000362 chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- The petition and materials will need to identify the pub- 428 East Street, Chicopee, timely written appearance UNKNOWN Applications related to this proposal are lic hearing and provide their MA 01020. and objection followed by 04/30, 05/07, 05/14/2021 *COVID-19: Pursuant on file in the Office of the name, address and contact The plans/application an Affidavit of Objections to the Governor’s Order City Council, Chicopee City phone number to minimize the can be viewed on the City within thirty (30) days of Suspending Certain Provisions Hall, 274 Front Street, (plans potential for zoom bombing Council website https://www. the return day, action may be of the Open Meeting Law, and applications are also of the meeting and if attend- chicopeema.gov/880/Pending- taken without further notice MGL c. 30A due to the available on the City Council ing in person to be screened Applications to you.

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SALE OF VIN: 1J4FA24128L646909 Tenant and to all other per- private sale or public auction, PETITION FOR tion if you object to this pro- MOTOR VEHICLES Terrance Yates sons interested. and be ordered to distribute FORMAL ceeding. If you fail to file a Under G.L. c.255 Sec. 39A 8 St Paul St A petition has been the net proceeds thereof after ADJUDICATION timely written appearance Notice is hereby given by Westfield, MA 01085 presented to said Court by full adjudication of the equi- To all interested persons: and objection followed by Interstate Towing, Inc. pursu- 2009 Hyundai Sonata Keith M Lemay and Wayne table claims contained in said A Petition for Formal an Affidavit of Objections ant to the provisions of G.L. J Lemay, both of Chicopee petition and supplemental Probate of Will with within thirty (30) days of VIN: 5NPET46C79H416147 c. 255, section 39A, that on Destiny Michelle Mone in the County of Hampden memorandum filed with the Appointment of Personal the return day, action may be May 21, 2021 at Interstate Pressley representing that they hold Court. Representative has been taken without further notice Towing, Inc the following 598 Dwight St Apt 508 as joint tenants an undi- If you desire to object filed by Betty LaBelle of to you. Motor Vehicles will be sold Holyoke, MA 01040 vided part or share of land thereto you or your attor- Chicopee, MA requesting UNSUPERVISED at private sale to satisfy our lying in Chicopee, in the ney should file a written that the Court enter a formal ADMINISTRATION garage keeper’s lien thereon 2009 Volkwagen Jetta County of Hampden, setting appearance in said Court Decree and Order and for UNDER THE for storage, towing charges, VIN: 3VWRZ71K69M017219 forth that they desire that at Springfield before ten such other relief as requested MASSACHUSETTS care and expenses of notices Cody Benane all of said land on Parcel 1 o’clock in the forenoon on in the Petition. UNIFORM PROBATE and sale of said vehicles. 7311 Town Brook at 773 McKinstry Avenue, the 18th day of June, 2021, The Petitioner requests CODE (MUPC) Middletown, CT 06457 1997 Honda Civic Chicopee, Massachusetts the return day of this citation. that:Betty LaBelle of A Personal Represent­ may be sold at private Witness, BARBARA M. Chicopee, MA be appointed ative appointed under the VIN: 1HGEJ8547VL009492 2013 Subaru Crpsstrek sale for not less than Two HYLAND, Esquire, First as Person­al Representative(s) MUPC in an unsupervised Reynaldo Martinez VIN: JF2GPAKCXD2857543 400 Papermill Rd David Moran Hundred Sixty Thousand Justice of said Court, this of said estate­ to serve administration is not required­ Westfield, MA 01085 133 Richard St ($260,000.00) Dollars and eighth day of April, 2021. Without Sure­ty on the bond to file an inventory or annu- Hartford, CT 06119 all of said land on Parcel 2 Rosemary A. Saccomani in an unsupervised admin- al accounts with the Court. 2004 Infinti I35 at 783 McKinstry Avenue, Register of Probate & Family istration. Persons interested in the VIN: JNKDA31A04T209457 2014 Dodge Charger Chicopee, Massachusetts Court IMPORTANT NOTICE estate are entitled to notice Christian Edwards VIN: 2C3CDXBG2EH215326 may be sold at private 04/23, 04/30, 05/07/2021 You have the right to regarding the administration 341 Hampden St Pv Holding sale for not less than One obtain a copy of the Petition directly from the Personal Chicopee, MA 01020 23-45 87Th St Hundred Ninety-five from the Petitioner or at Representative and may peti- East Elmherst, NY 11369 2006 Infiniti M35 Thousand ($195,000.00) Commonwealth of the Court. You have a right tion the Court in any matter Dollars and praying that par- Massachusetts to object to this proceed- relating to the estate, includ- VIN: JNKAY01F76M255177 05/07, 05/14, 05/21/2021 Tejanae Wilson tition may be made of all the The Trial Court ing. To do so, you or your ing the distribution of assets land aforesaid according to Hampden Probate and attorney must file a written and expenses of administra- 43 Day St 1R COMMONWEALTH OF law, and to that end that a Family Court appearance and objection tion. West Springfield, MA 01089 MASSACHUSETTS commissioner be appointed 50 State Street at this Court before: 10:00 WITNESS, Hon. THE TRIAL COURT\ 2007 Toyota Sequoia to make such partition and Springfield, MA 01103 a.m. on the return day of Barbara M Hyland, First HAMPDEN, Div. Vin: 5TDZT34AX7S291178 be ordered to make sale and (413)748-7758 06/01/2021. Justice of this Court. Probate & Family Court Terry Alan Black Jr conveyance of all, or any Docket No. HD21P0772EA This is NOT a hear- Date: May 04, 2021 Dept. 50 Kelsey Way part of said land which the Estate of: Brenda K Wilk ing date, but a deadline by Rosemary A Saccomani HD21E0004PP1 Palmetto, GA 30268 Court finds cannot be advan- Date of Death: 02/06/2021 which you must file a writ- Register of Probate To Laurie A Lemay of tageously divided either at CITATION ON ten appearance and objec- 05/07/2021 2008 Jeep Wrangler Deer Isle, Maine as a Joint AROUND THE REGION FEMA provides funeral assistance Bottoms Up: Community gets behind support to those who have Square One’s need for diapers SPRINGFIELD – Several commu- The Diaper Drive to support the nity groups are coming together to sup- Baby Bottoms Diaper Bank will happen lost loved ones port the Square One’s growing need for on May 21, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at FEMA is providing financial assis- applicants must meet these conditions: emergency diapers. the Sixteen Acres Pride Store at 1110 tance for COVID-19-related funeral ex- • The death must have occurred in Six Flags New England, Pride Wilbraham Road, and on May, 22, from penses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020, under the United States. The applicant must be a Stores and the Junior League of Greater 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Longmeadow the Coronavirus Response and Relief Sup- U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qual- Springfield are joining forces to collect Pride Store, at 1730 Longmeadow St., in plemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and ified alien who incurred funeral expenses much-needed diapers for children and Longmeadow. the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. after Jan. 20, 2020. families in the greater Springfield region. Diaper donations of a case or more Applications will only be taken over • The death certificate must indicate “Typically, we supply emergency (valued at $14.99 or greater) are eligible the phone by calling 844-684-6333 (TTY: the death was attributed to COVID-19. diapers to about 1,200 families each to receive one complimentary ticket to 800-462-7585) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Mon- • There is no requirement for the de- year,” says Kristine Allard, vice pres- Six Flags New England a Pride gift card. day through Friday. Multilingual services ceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, ident of development and commu- (Restrictions apply.) are available. Interested applicants should non-citizen national or qualified alien. nication for Square One. “When the Formed in 2014, the Baby Bottoms visit Funeral Assistance FAQ | FEMA. Once an applicant has registered for COVID crisis struck, we saw an im- Diaper Bank supplies free emergency di- gov to learn more about documentation re- assistance, documentation can be sub- mediate and sharp increase in requests apers and wipes throughout the greater quired to complete your application. mitted online through https://www.fema. due to limited access and job loss. Springfield region. Led by Square One, There is no current end date for the gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/ Over the past year, we have provided the program is a partnership of Gray application period, so you do not have to funeral-assistance, or by fax 855-261- diapers to over 2,800 families. We are House, Open Pantry, Family Resource rush or worry that you will run out of time 3452. Documents may also be mailed to: thrilled to have the support of these Center, Springfield Public Libraries, to register for assistance. COVID-19 Funeral Assistance P.O. Box amazing organizations to help us fill Caring Health Center WIC and Tapestry To be eligible for funeral assistance, 10001 Hyattsville, MD 20782. this important need.” Health WIC.

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