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NEWSLINE Knife- Local author publishing Baystate promises ‘one-stop book for kids wielding man shopping’ healthcare arrested after stand-off By Michael Harrison [email protected]

LUDLOW — Police arrested a man Thursday night follow- ing a 90-minute stand-off at his SEE PAGE 2 home during which he barri- caded himself in a bedroom and threatened officers with a knife, Event calls out food according to a news release insecurity from Ludlow Chief Daniel Vala- das Friday morning. In the narrative Valadas provided, Ludlow Central Dis- patch received two 9-1-1 calls at around 6:30 p.m. from an elderly man who lives on Ever- green Circle and reported that he was assaulted by his stepson. The man told the dispatcher he was punched in the face. When officers arrived at the home, the SEE PAGE 5 suspect, a 46 year-old man who Courtesy photo Valadas did not identify, was OPINION The new Baystate Wing entrance. Soon, Baystate practices in Ludlow and Monson will move to the barricaded in a second-floor Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. bedroom. Learning to be in the By Michael Harrison year ’21 consolidation of Mon- planning for its Monson staff “The officers immediately moment [email protected] son and Ludlow practices to “coming over in mid-Decem- secured the scene and proceeded Palmer, providing stability and ber” to Palmer, followed by to locate the male suspect bar- REGION — Over the com- operational efficiency as well the Ludlow Primary Care staff ricaded in a second floor bed- ing months, Baystate Prima- as an improved patient expe- sometime in January, Gray said. room. The responding officers ry Care offices in Ludlow and rience,” Molly Gray, president The move is a direct re- made contact with the suspect Monson will be transitioning and chief administrative officer sponse to the Community in his bedroom where a stand- to Baystate Wing Hospital in for the Baystate Health Eastern Health Needs Assessment con- off initiated due to the suspect Palmer, which hospital officials Region, said. ducted in 2019. Gray said res- holding a large knife in his hand envision as becoming some- With the goal of operating idents in Ludlow and Monson while continuously yelling at the thing like a mall of healthcare “fewer, but more robust, ‘brick will only have to travel five and police officers that he was going services for the entire area. and mortar’ practices,” the not- “We are on target for a fiscal for-profit healthcare system is Please see BAYSTATE, Page 7 Please see ARREST, Page 5 SEE PAGE 6 IN SPORTS Pioneers begin road to GIVING THANKS Ludlow Police Chief: Wear masks return in public, observe new measures LUDLOW — Chief Daniel slightly due to the rise we’re Valadas and the Ludlow Police seeing across Massachusetts Department reminded residents of cases of COVID-19, and we late last week of the recent wanted to remind residents of changes Gov. Charlie Baker the new measures that have been made to the state’s gatherings put in place,” Chief Valadas order. said. On Nov. 2, Gov. Baker an- “It’s absolutely essential that nounced updated measures everyone does their part to re- to address a rise in positive duce the spread of COVID-19 COVID-19 cases statewide. The and keep themselves, their SEE PAGE 9 new statewide order went into loved ones and their community Courtesy photo effect on Nov. 6. Town officials and other volunteers gathered outside Town Please see LUDLOW POLICE, REGION “Recently, the state’s ex- Hall to distribute several dozen turkeys to local veterans for pectations of everyone changed Page 8 Our Hive Is Sick by Thanksgiving last week. Mary Ting virtual display Director of Veterans Ser- ends Dec. 5 Ludlow shows vices Eric Segundo, Event Grant aimed at preventing appreciation to Coordinator of Massachusetts Military Support Foundation overdoes deaths to be dispatched vets by handing out Ken Melanson and Selectman REGION — A rapid re- Comprehensive Opioid, Stim- Thanksgiving turkeys Derek DeBarge participated in sponse team of addiction spe- ulant and Substance Abuse Ludlow’s third annual turkey cialists and medical profes- Program (COSSAP). The mon- By Jonah Snowden drive on Nov. 16 outside Town sionals will soon be dispatched ey will help fund a Hampden [email protected] Hall to make sure local veter- to any household in Hampden County Addiction Task Force ans can celebrate a traditional County where an overdose is re- Program Coordinator position LUDLOW — Despite the Thanksgiving. ported, thanks to a grant secured and the launch of the Rapid cold, gloomy weather, local This event, “Turkey 4 Vets,” by the Hampden County Sher- Response and Connection Pro- officials lined up outdoors to took place not just in the town iff’s Department. gram. The Hampden County serve those who serve their The $900,000 grant is from SEE PAGE 12 country. Please see TURKEYS, Page 7 the U.S. Department of Justice Please see GRANT, Page 8 ◗ Page 2 ❙ November 25, 2020 ❙ The Register LUDLOW Author/speaker Kathy Picard working on book for children By Jonah Snowden them, that look where [I’ve] [email protected] been and helping them change the laws so that they’re able to LUDLOW – For over 20 You Served Us. go forward and get justice like I years, public speaker and au- did,” said Picard. thor Kathy Picard has contin- While she continues to com- ued to advocate for the aware- plete her book, Picard has con- ness of sexual abuse. tinued to conduct outreach ef- The author, alongside illus- forts and recently conducted a trator Deb Nicholson and ed- Zoom call in conjunction with itor Valerie Utton, is working Boston University with Sydney on a book geared toward young Kim, co-founder of the campus people who might have expe- chapter of It’s On Us, a social rienced sexual abuse but don’t NOW movement created by former know how to communicate President Barack Obama and their feelings. Picard, an abuse the White House Council on survivor herself, said she was Women and Girls. The orga- inspired by her experience with nization seeks to end sexual public speaking in places such assault on campus by raising Springfield Technical Commu- LET US awareness and educating men nity College and hearing other and women. victims’ stories. “It was really important and She also said she wants to I’m glad that I was able to [par- place a book like this “into the ticipate],” Picard said. hands of caretakers” of sexually “It’s about networking and abused children. SERVE the ability to be able to share all “I don’t want kids to have to these messages that everybody go through what I did as a kid,” has.” said Picard. She also said that although “Being sexually abused there are reports of fewer cases from [age] seven until I was 17, of sexual abuse recently, but the I think giving these adults more Courtesy Photo numbers probably don’t reflect resources is not going to hurt. It Kathy Picard is the November BusinessYOU. Focus person at Country Bank and has a table dedicated to the difficulty young victims gives them the ability to talk to material about her cause, including her memoir, “My Idiot Family.” have reporting abuse. T o these kids.” “I couldn’t ask forTo better thank “My Idiot you Family,” for written your by service,support from longtime Mass learn more about Picard and her Picard said she is till de- people,” Picard said. “People Picard and her husband Gary House Rep. Thomas M. Petro- work, as well as enter her raffle, ciding on a title. The release can get a book done in a month, Picard, Kathy said she has had lati (D-Ludlow), who had sent purchase an audio or physical date for the book is tentatively but I think it’s about goodveterans tim- other sexualwill abusereceive survivors 10%her several off* laminated articles copy of her book and more, scheduled for February. ing.” come forward and express their highlighting her outreach ef- visit kathypicard.com or email Picard praised Nicholson for Also, through public speakof- own the stories. first year’s rent.forts. kathychildadvocate@gmail. and Utton for their dedication. ing and sharing her memoir, She also said she even “It’s just an inspiration for com.

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The Ludlow Police Depart- arrested will appear in District Friday, Oct. 2, ment responded to 2,606 calls for Court and are innocent until Edward S. Frawley, 54, of service from Tuesday, Aug. 11, to proven guilty. Southbury, was arrested at 3:31 Wednesday, Oct. 7. The depart- Sunday, Sept. 20 p.m., on Center Street, for a war- ment’s police officers made 68 Andrew J. Milne, 39, of rant arrest and unlicensed opera- Arrests or Summons/Warrant Ar- Stafford Springs, was arrest- tion of a motor vehicle. rests, (Summons arrests are not ed at 1:32 p.m., on Chapin Sunday, Oct. 4 listed). Street., for leaving scene of Viola M. Bradley, 40 of Lud- There were nine Domestic personal injury (two counts), low, was arrested at 10:28 p.m., Assault-related arrests. Per Mas- reckless operation of a motor of Center Street, for an unli- sachusetts law, names of persons vehicle; failing to stop/yield; censed operation of a motor vehi- arrested for domestic violence leaving scene of property dam- cle; possession of a Class B drug charges are not disclosed by au- age (3 counts); failing to stop/ (cocaine); possession of a Class thorities before a public court ar- yield; resisting arrest; speeding E drug (unregistered motor vehi- Direct raignment. rate of speed greater than was cle; marked lanes violation and There were also three arrests reasonable and proper and a speeding rate of speed exceeding from the for mental health warrants, Those marked lanes violation. posted limit. North Pole

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HATFIELD – At all times of the year, the Food Bank of West- ern Massachusetts serves as an invaluable community resource. With temperatures plummeting and COVID-19 case counts ris- ing on a regional scale, the Hat- field facility enters the winter prepared to play a more crucial The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has been role than it ever has before. Turley Publications staff photos by Dalton Zbierski making a difference throughout the region since “It is a challenge, but we do The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts operates out of a 35,000 sq. ft. warehouse 1982. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the have a warehouse full of food,” in Hatfield and serves dozens of member agencies scattered throughout the region. facility its greatest challenge. said Lilliam Baulding, the Food creased dramatically. Baulding for our member agencies to the and it’s not just one part of the WRSI, leads the annual initia- Bank’s communications and detailed the added responsibility volunteers who are in our sorting meal; it’s the entire meal, or a tive. engagement officer. “We have that the facility has assumed over room who are actually putting family of four could have a din- Those who participate in the done a lot of pivoting since the past eight months. boxes of food together. It’s really ner. It’s critical, particularly at march will push empty shop- COVID started and are meeting “We have seen an increase in incredible,” said Baulding. this time where so many of our ping carts along the entirety the needs. The entire team has the amount of people who have One of the greatest obstacles neighbors are out of work or of the route to raise awareness pitched in. A lot of people are needed our services because of that the pandemic has placed maybe their hours have been cut about hunger in the region and doing work that they weren’t COVID,” said Baulding. “Many before the Food Bank is a dwin- dramatically.” funds to stop it in its tracks. This doing before. They’re taking on people have come in for the dling amount of food donations. As temperatures continue year, the fundraiser aims to raise extra assignments, and it’s just first time. They may have never COVID-19 protocols prohibit the to decrease, nutritious meals $365,000, which is the equiva- getting done.” thought that they’d ever need as- facility from accepting most food become more essential. On a lent of 4,000 meals per day for The Food Bank distributes sistance from the Food Bank or a donations from the public. regular basis, the Food Bank’s an entire calendar year. much needed food to mem- food pantry but they do because For residents looking to con- Mobile Food Bank visits 27 lo- “We pivoted this year, and ber agencies spread throughout of job losses.” tribute, monetary donations are cations in western Mass., distrib- it’s going to work. It’s going to Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden Baulding credited the com- highly significant and much uting healthy food items. be on a smaller scale, and we’re and Hampshire counties. munity’s support for keeping the needed. Baulding noted that “We want to help people stay asking people to donate what Established in 1982, the Food Food Bank alive and thriving monetary donations have al- healthy and strong as they are they can,” said Baulding. “If they Bank serves dozens of indepen- during a challenging year. The lowed the Food Bank to make going through this difficult time,” can’t come out and march with dent pantries, meal sites, shelters massive 35,000 square-foot ware- up for absence of food donations said Baulding. us, perhaps they can virtually and food assistance programs in house that employs 45 serves as that it had been previously accus- On Nov. 23 and 24, the Food march online, or they can donate western Massachusetts. The op- the headquarters for the entire tomed to receiving. Bank will participate in Monte’s on those two days or online as eration is a member of Feeding operation and is currently abuzz “It’s critical because for ev- March, a 43-mile masked march well.” America, a national network of with energy and productivity. ery dollar donated, we can pro- that will begin in Springfield and To register for Monte’s more than 200 food banks. “People are working dou- vide four full, healthy meals,” finish in Greenfield, covering March or donate to the Food During the pandemic, the ble-time, from the pickers who said Baulding. “That means one three counties. Monte Belmon- Bank, visit foodbankwma.org/ Food Bank’s demand has in- pick the food and put it together individual could get four meals, te, a radio personality for 93.9 events/montes-march11.

ARREST from Page 1 to the Baystate Medical Cen- in a statement. used narcotics packaging, and domestic, assault with a dan- ter by Ludlow Fire Department “No one involved was seri- an extensive amount of drug gerous weapon, and assault and to cut his throat” and threatened Paramedics to be treated for ously injured.” paraphernalia and intravenous battery on someone aged 60 or to “cut his head off,” referring non-life-threatening injuries Valadas said officers re- syringes.” older. Valadas said it was ex- to his stepfather, the narrative and for evaluation because of ceived consent to search the The suspect was held over- pected that the suspect would states. his suicidal threats. He was then bedroom where the suspect con- night on $25,000 cash bail and be arraigned Friday morning in It also alleges that “several taken to the Hampden County fronted police and allegedly re- faces eight charges, including Palmer District Court and that times the suspect charged at the Correctional Center in Ludlow. covered “two utility knives, an threat to commit crime, assault “a dangerousness hearing will officers while brandishing the “All of the police officers assortment of prescription pills, to murder, assault and battery be requested.” large knife and yelling repeated- that responded to ly that he wanted to die by ‘sui- this violent incident cide by cop.’” showed a great deal With the assistance of a Chi- of restraint and calm REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL copee police officer trained as judgement during GOLF PROFESSIONAL a crisis negotiator, the suspect this extremely dan- WESTOVER MUNICIPAL GOLF COMMISSION was eventually taken into cus- gerous assault and tody and initially transported arrest,” Valadas said TOWN OF LUDLOW 488 CHAPIN STREET, LUDLOW, MA 01056

The Town of Ludlow, Westover Municipal Golf Commission, the awarding authority, is inviting proposals from Golf Professionals to operate the Pro Shop at Westover Municipal Golf Course. The Grant/Contract shall be for the term of 3 (three) years from the inception date. The deadline for submitting proposals to the Westover Municipal Golf Commission, 488 Chapin Street, Ludlow, MA, is December 11th, 2020. Bids will be publicly opened and read at the Ludlow Town Hall, 488 Chapin St., Ludlow, MA 01056, Hearing Room #1 on December 15th, 2020 at 7:15 p.m.

Courtesy photo This is the knife Ludlow police said was wielded by a 46 Proposers must submit separate technical (non-price) and price proposals. Proposals year-old man accused of assaulting his stepfather and submitted by fax will not be considered and postmarks will not be considered. threatening further violence. Eight copies of the technical proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Indicating on envelope proposers name, address & stating “Technical (non price) Proposal”.

Eight copies of the price proposal must also be submitted in a sealed envelope, indicating on the envelope proposers name, address and stating “Price Proposal”.

The Westover Municipal Golf Commission/Town of Ludlow reserves the right to reject all proposals, to waive technicalities, to advertise for new proposals, and to make any award which they deem to be in their best interest.

Copies of the RFP will be available to all interested parties on 11/17/2020, at the Golf Course Business Office - Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)

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And this victory would to assure them that I will fight just as hard are doing in the photo. Email room or watch the Thanksgiving Day foot- certainly not have been possible without for you in the legislature. As the divisions uncorrected, raw, RGB color digital photos at highest resolution directly ball games or favorite holiday movies with the many volunteers who braved the cold of a highly contentious election begin to off your camera to mharrison@ a group. to hold signs, made phone calls, sent texts, pass, it is now time for us to come togeth- turley.com. There are plenty of games that can be contacted friends, knocked on doors, and er and help move our community forward. Publicity chairpersons are encouraged to send in news about played virtually as well. There’s dozens of served as recount observers, and to them, I I look forward to working with all of upcoming fundraising or other trivia apps from QuizUp to Psych! Outwit want to express my heartfelt gratitude. you to help make our community better calendar events at least three weeks your friends. It’s easy to get into a game and I’d also like to thank my friend and for all people and ensuring that the bright- before the event. If you are having difficulty with a match wits with the whole family. If more colleague on the Ludlow School Com- er future that I campaigned on will be- press release or need help, please into board games than trivia, Monopoly, mittee, Chip Harrington, for his commit- come a reality for us all. call (413) 283-8393. Scrabble and many classic favorites have ment and dedication to serving our com- To send submissions by regular post, mail to: The Register, 24 Water digital variants as well. Or, go old school, munity. While we were opponents in this Jake Oliveira Street, Palmer, MA 01069. set up a board game on the table and roll the campaign, I look forward to working with State Representative-Elect dice and move the pieces for your virtual Chip and sharing ideas that can better our 7th Hampden District family members. No cheating! The If travel plans can’t be avoided, make sure to follow safety guidelines set by your REGISTERLOCAL NEWS ❙ LOCAL STORIES ❙ LOCAL ADVERTISERS state, where you’re going, and the Centers COLUMN for Disease Control and Prevention. Check The Register is published COVID infection rates in areas where at- every Wednesday by Turley tendees are coming from on state, local, It’s better to be in the moment – book it Publications, Inc., 24 Water territorial, or tribal health websites. Lim- By Julie Midura St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. it the number of attendees from different Correspondent Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax households and maintain six feet of social (413) 289-1977. distance where possible. Avoiding direct When Tom and and I first became contact, including handshakes and hugs with avid hikers, we learned about something PATRICK H. TURLEY others from different households, is strongly called ‘book time.’Book time is an esti- CEO recommended. mate of the amount of time that a hike Everyone should be wearing a mask will take based on a specific formula. The KEITH TURLEY when gathering with those from different formula uses the calculation of 30 min- President households, except when eating and drink- utes for every mile if the terrain is flat or EDITOR ing. Wash hands frequently, and encourage gradual. Add an extra 30 minutes for ev- Michael Harrison others to do the same, with soap and water ery 1,000 feet of elevation gain. There’s [email protected] for at least 20 seconds and carry hand san- more to the formula, but I won’t bore you itizer with at least 60% alcohol. Clean and with the numbers.Suffice it to say that Courtesy photo STAFF WRITER disinfect commonly touched surfaces and while Tom and I are aware of our hiking Julie and Tom on the summit of the highest Jonah Snowden shared items between use when feasible, and pace, we have long since stopped focus- peak in Massachusetts- Mt. Greylock. [email protected] limit contact for those areas. ing on it when we hike.In our early days head parking lot at the end of the day.Tom If preparing food, wear a mask and make of hiking, we would compare our speed ADVERTISING SALES and I actually joke that we would make it Call 413.283.8393 sure hands are washed thoroughly before with book time whenever we hiked. All up the mountain a lot faster if we didn’t and after preparing food. Wear a mask when too often, I would lament to my husband, have to step aside every time a faster hiker SPORTS EDITOR serving to limit the number of people han- “Book time on this hike is four hours, and came up behind us wanting to pass.Fastest dling the serving utensils. Limit crowding it took us five hours. We need to increase Greg Scibelli Known Time- FKT- isn’t in our vocabu- [email protected] in areas where food is served by having one our pace.”Whenever we didn’t succeed In lary. We’re not attempting to set any re- person dispense food individually to plates. matching or beating book time, we felt as cords. We loiter. We dawdle. We saunter. Avoid crowded buffet and drink stations. though we needed to try harder.Over time, We stop to smell the pine trees, and I mean SOCIAL MEDIA Change and launder linen items following our speed improved to the point where we that in the most literal sense. We pause to the event. regularly outpaced ‘book time.’ However, admire a cascading waterfall or to exam- The Register hopes everyone has a safe we eventually discovered that focusing on ine a bright colored mushroom. We slow @ The Ludlow Register Happy Thanksgiving. hiking faster took away from the prima- down to listen to the birdsong or to gaze ry reason why we were hiking in the first WEB at the moss-covered forest floor. We have www.register.turley.com place – to immerse ourselves in the quiet conversations about the enormous trees PEOPLE/MILESTONE NEWS stillness of the wilderness and to escape (the stories that they could tell if only they from the fast-paced world we live in.We could speak) the number of hikers who As a free service for our readers, we will print all births, now check our time only to insure that weddings, engagements, milestone anniversaries, major have walked below their branches over the we’ll be able to complete the hike with- years. We stop to do all of those things, birthdays, military achievements, honors and awards. We in the time that we have available, not to even if it means that we’ll be coming off www.turley.com have a “people news” form available for you to submit these compare our speed to what everyone else listings. This material is provided to us by our readers and lo- the mountain much later than ‘book time’ is doing. Personally, Tom and I prefer slow Turley Publications, Inc. cannot cal institutions and we do not charge to print this content. says we should.This is not to say that I assume liability for the loss of For more information, or to submit people or milestone and steady, multiple breaks, and hour long don’t stand in amazement of those hikers photographs or other materials news for The Ludlow Register, please email ludlowregister@ lunches on the summit. (OK: sometimes who are accomplishing amazing feats. Ku- submitted for publication. turley.com. two hours.) We don’t have a timetable, dos to everyone who can hike 48 peaks in Materials will not be returned we rarely look at our watch, and our car is except upon specific request oftentimes one of the last cars in the trail- Please see MIDURA, Pag 8 when submitted. The Register ❙ November 25, 2020 ❙ Page 7 ◗

from Page 1 Gray said. According to the findings, in remains high with an estimated 16-21% near future, the Baystate Health and Well- BAYSTATE addition to the types of care facilities like of adults that smoke. The rates of youth ness Center Palmer will be the practice of eight miles, respectively, for comprehen- Baystate Wing traditionaly offers – think vaping nicotine-based products is a ma- choice for the Eastern Region communi- sive care after their local practices relo- cardio, orthopedic, and oncology units jor concern; over 25% of 12th grade stu- ty.” cate. – the new, enhanced center will in- dents in the Quaboag Hills region say that Speaking of enduring a tough year, Based on a new model of holistic care clude more behavioral care and other they vaped in the past 30 days. There was Gray, a trained nurse herself, wants to re- and quick access to diagnostics, the en- services it believes will best serve its overwhelming consensus among focus mind residents of what health profession- hanced Baystate Wing is the system’s an- communities. group participants and health care provid- als have been preaching for the better part swer to what it sees as an unsustainable “Substance use and mental health ers about the need for increased education of the year: As this next COVID-19 wave way of offering care. Especially when dy- were identified as the most urgent health across all sectors to reduce the stigma as- meets the traditional flu season, following namics such as the COVID-19 pandemic needs/problems impacting the area, as sociated with mental health and substance guidelines not only protects individuals can crush the capacity of a small practice. identified in local and regional inter- use, as well as the need for expanded and families, but all those they come in “There are small, one-to-two provider views and focus groups and survey data treatment options, particularly treatment contact with. That means: practices and those are very fragile right of school districts in the Baystate Wing for people with co-morbidity.” •Thorough and frequent hand washing now,” Gray said. service area under the auspices of the If residents in Ludlow and Monson • Self-isolation “If one provider is out – has an emer- Quaboag Hills Drug Free Communities have any reservations about the change, • Wearing a mask in public gency or is sick – it’s difficult to keep project,” the report states. Gray predicts that will change once they • Get a flu shot the doors open. The console of services The urgency mirrors what communi- experience the new facility. “We’re worried a lot about an increase [in Palmer] means one-stop shopping for ties in the Commonwealth and across the “We are on our way to creating a ro- in cases following the holidays,” Gray people and families. If you need an X-ray, country have been facing for years. bust primary care and specialty ambulato- said. “Have a safe, Zoom celebration this specialists, cardio, pulmonary, or gastric “Substance use disorders, specifically ry center,” she said. year so you can enjoy a nice, normal one surgery – it’s all there. This is all based on opioid use, were of particular concern,” “Our aim is to have expanded hours, with family and friends next year.” what the market need is.” according to the report. more parking, same-day appointments For more health and safety tips, go Which is where last year’s assessment “Opioid use disorder, which has been and convenience in every way. A con- to mass health, com. To read Baystate’s comes in. declared a public health emergency in temporary model of care. This is really community assessment report and strate- Baystate tailored its consolidation plan Massachusetts, is impacting residents exciting and really creating some enthusi- gic action plan, or for more information to feedback from local residents and in- with high opioid related hospitalization asm in our teams, who have been through about the system, go to baystatehealth. terviews with local healthcare providers, rates in Ware and Palmer. Tobacco use a lot this year. I am confident that in our org.

TURKEYS from Page 1 distributed in a drive-through pick-up line part in distributing the main dish that to minimize COVID-19 spread. makes a thanksgiving dinner complete. of Ludlow, but in different Western Mas- “Especially this year, of all years, “I enjoy everything about my involve- sachusetts towns, such as Chicopee, Holy- with the pandemic, many families are ment in this event and any event, that I oke, North Adams and more, in an effort struggling to get by,” said Segundo. “Just participate as a selectman,” he said. to support local veterans. In preparation being able to provide a turkey is another “I can’t express my affection [enough] of the annual event, Town Veterans Ser- great way that we take care of our veter- for this town, its people. Any event that vice officers picked up 200 packaged tur- ans here.” we do, I try to make myself available. keys from 90 Meat Outlet in Springfield Similar sentiments were shared by Obviously, when it has to do with our to distribute to their veterans. Melanson and DeBarge, who helped dis- veterans, being one myself, I try to make Classic Hits 97.7 FM, 90 Meat Outlet, tribute the packaged turkeys. myself as available as I can. Whether it be and News Radio 560 WHYN also helped “Anytime he [Segundo] has an op- serving dinners, or being here to hand out put this event together. portunity to serve those who have served turkeys, I’ll be there for them.” Segundo said they advertised the event our country, I’m happy to oblige and be a through social media and on the town’s part of the team,” said Melanson. “It’s an Turley Publications staff photos by Jonah Snowden website to let area veterans know about honor and privilege to serve our veteran. Selectman Derek DeBarge hands out this opportunity and sign up to receive a These turkeys going out are a blessing, a turkey to one of the veterans who Thanksgiving turkey. Segundo said about for sure.” showed up for Ludlow’s annual giveaway 45 veterans requested turkeys, which were DeBarge also was happy to play his to local veterans.

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must close nightly by 9:30 p.m. to sup- from Page 6 ing in wonder at the same extraordinary LUDLOW POLICE from Page 1 port the stay at home advisory. Affected MIDURA views. You have every right to feel victo- healthy. Please, wear your mask at all businesses include restaurants, liquor a single season, or finish a 32-mile loop rious and accomplished. Whatever your times in public, and if you’re having any stores, adult-use marijuana sales, indoor over a dozen mountain peaks in under 10 speed and whatever your goals, believe social gatherings at home, keep them and outdoor events, theaters and movie hours. You are AMAZING, and you have in yourself. Be proud of yourself. You small.” theaters (including drive-in movie the- much to be proud of. While I am in abso- may not be the fastest. You may never set The order includes several updated aters), performance venues, youth and lute awe of what you super-hikers are ca- a record. You may even come off of the expectations of residents throughout the adult amateur sports activities, golf fa- pable of, I also applaud anyone who gets mountain after Tom and I do. (Unlikely Commonwealth, including: cilities, recreational boating and boating up the mountain – regardless of how long by the way.) But you are out there put- Indoor gatherings at private resi- businesses, outdoor recreational experi- it takes. There is so much focus on goals ting one foot in front of the other! dences are limited to 10 people and out- ences, casinos and horse tracks/simul- and speed and epic accomplishments that So whether you are trying to set a re- door gatherings at private residences are cast facilities, driving and flight schools, some hikers feel that they need to apol- cord, attempting to complete a list, chal- limited to 25 people. zoos, botanical gardens, wildlife re- ogize for the fact that they aren’t out lenging yourself with a specific goal, or All gatherings must also end by 9:30 serves, nature centers, close contact there setting records.So here’s to all the just hiking for the sake of hiking, savor p.m. personal services, gyms, fitness centers, slowpokes, snails, dawdlers, turtles, and every minute of the experience. Hiking, Everyone is required to wear a health clubs, indoor and outdoor pools, stragglers out there! If you are a slow and much like life, isn’t about reaching the face-covering in public at all times, even museums, cultural and historical facili- steady hiker, and feel inadequate because finish line as fast... or faster than every- if they are able to maintain six feet of ties and guided tours. you read about all of the uber-fast and one else. It isn’t about doing it on any- distance from others. Those who cannot Local health and police departments epic feats being completed, or if you be- one else’s timetable or in anyone else’s wear a face covering due to a medical or are authorized under the order to fine lieve that your accomplishments are any way. disabling condition are exempt. organizers of gatherings $500 per per- less astounding because you’re unable It’s about setting your own pace. A stay at home advisory has been son above the gatherings limit. to hike a 15-minute mile, remember that It’s about enjoying every minute of issued for 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night. For more information about the your body and mind are taking you to the journey. Residents are asked to only leave home updated measures implemented by places that many people never have the It’s about hiking your own hike. during these hours to go to work or the state to reduce the spread of opportunity to see.Regardless of wheth- It isn’t about ‘book time’... it’s about school, or for essential needs like seek- COVID-19, go to mass.gov/news. For er you amble up the mountain or blaze ‘your time.’ ing emergency medical care, or going to more information about the latest stay up it, I salute you. You are still climbing Peace, and hike on! the grocery store or pharmacy. at home advisory, go to mass.gov/ the same mountain. And when you final- Certain businesses and activities news/stay-at-home-advisory. ly reach the summit, you are still gaz- Julie Midura is a resident of Ludlow.

GRANT from Page 1 ty, HCAT’s Rapid Response Team’s ev- Sheriff Cocchi said. “The isolation and county-wide to combat substance use and idence-based approach will present the financial instability has led to a mental addiction disorders saves lives,” said District Sheriff’s Department was the lead appli- treatment options and wrap-around services health crisis, and an unfortunate part of Attorney Anthony Gulluni. “As the leading cant for the grant, obtained on behalf of needed for those struggling with addiction that is people turning to drugs and alcohol law enforcement organizations in Hampden HCAT, which is comprised of the sher- and their families. to numb the pain. But it only complicates County, we continue to strengthen our com- iff’s department, the Hampden District At- The COVID-19 Pandemic has compli- their personal turmoil after the momentary munity based partnerships in our efforts to torney’s Office, cated life for everybody, but even more so relief, and many are hitting the wall. This prevent opioid related deaths, reduce harm, HCAT, launched by District Attorney for some people struggling with substance effort will save lives and families by offer- and prevent needless loss for families.” Anthony Gulluni’s office in 2016, is a col- use disorder. With reporting of addic- ing support and wrap-around services at a Overall, the new HCAT initiative will laboration of community resources, law en- tion-related issues on the rise, including re- time when it is needed most.” provide a data-driven, integrated response forcement, health care institutions, service lapse and sometime fatal overdoses, Hamp- In addition to funding the HCAT coor- to the residents who are the most vulner- providers, schools and community coali- den County Sheriff Nick Cocchi says the dinator position and enabling the Rapid Re- able and at-risk for opioid and substance tions, individuals and families whose goal team will bridge a critical gap in services at sponse Team, the grant will help roll out a use-related incidents while improving is to focus on a countywide approach to a time when it is needed the most. county-wide database system to document community safety and overall well-being. address drug and alcohol addictions, over- “While all the focus has been on the overdose incidents, high-risk individuals, This comes at a time when in the last three dose, and prevention. COVID-19 Pandemic, we’ve seen a dra- and subsequent follow-up actions all in real years, there has been a 112% increase in Thanks to the grant, within 24-72 matic rise in the number of people hitting time. opioid-related deaths in Hampden County hours of an overdose in Hampden Coun- a dangerous point with their addictions,” “Aligning and mobilizing resources alone. CANNABIS

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Several hopefuls dribble the ball around. Pioneers begin road to return Noah Dunn, of Wilbraham, works out for LUDLOW – The Western United Pio- Pioneers coaches. neers have had a long-standing tradition of great spring and summer soccer through- out the years, only to have that tradition, like many others, stopped by COVID-19. With a vaccine on the horizon and hope for a regular 2021 season, the Pioneers hosted tryouts for their Senior League team. Sev- eral male competitors came out Saturday, Nov. 14 to try and make the team. Play- ers from all over the Western Mass. region made their way to the tryout. Younger play- ers tried out for the youth Pioneers teams The tryout starts with some stretching. throughout last week.

Coach Federico Molinari briefs the players on how tryouts will work.

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Darren Zaldivar, of Ludlow, focuses during the tryout. Lions wrap up encouraging season Indoor track could move to bubble season By Tim Peterson tain Hannah Nilson. “We took By Gregory A. Scibelli Indoor track facilities are and a second meet at 6:45 p.m. Sports Correspondent the virus very seriously and we [email protected] few and far between in Western Schools would be counted with took a lot of precautions. We Massachusetts. certain schools matching up LUDLOW—While several sanitized a lot and we didn’t REGION – Could indoor The teams in the Pioneer their results individually. high school athletic programs do anything that would’ve hurt track become outdoor track this Valley Interscholastic Athletic Smith College, like many in Western Massachusetts were our team. Our season is now year? Conference have typically used college campuses, are not open forced to pause or cancel the over, but it was really a special Indoor track coaches around Smith College over the past for high schools to use for track rest of their fall season due to year for us.” the region are looking at the several years. meets. Springfield College, COVID-19, the Ludlow girls Nilson, who’s a two-year possibility of that if a different Several teams would each which has indoor track facili- varsity volleyball team didn’t varsity player, is the only se- solution is not found to hold in- participate in one of two meets miss a beat from start to finish. nior starter. door track when the winter sea- on Friday evenings. There Please see INDOOR The Lady Lions managed to “We only have one senior son starts in January. would be a meet at 3:45 p.m. TRACK, Page 11 overcome early deficits against starter this year, which is a Longmeadow to win the first positive thing for the future,” two games of the season finale. said Steve Jarvis, who com- Longmeadow. who lost to Min- pleted his sixth season as the nechaug in last year’s Western Lady Lions head coach. “We Mass. Division 2 finals, bat- played very well in tonight’s tled back to win the next three match against a very good games. The Lady Lancers team. Longmeadow trounced walked out of Mullins Gymna- us when we played them earli- sium with a 3-2 (23-25, 21-25, er in the season, but we’ve im- 25-20, 25-19, 15-6) victory on proved a lot since then.” Nov. 9. Nilson, who served very Despite the setback, the well, especially in the first two Ludlow players were very hap- sets, was named as a captain py just to being playing volley- by Jarvis before the start of the ball this fall. season. “We just made the best out “I’m normally a quiet per- File photos Hurdles are another event that is part of this whole situation and I’m Indoor track is usually held at Smith College in of the indoor track season. Indoor track very proud of everyone on my Please see VOLLEYBALL, Northampton, but that facility is unavailable this winter could move outdoors in the bubble team,” said Ludlow senior cap- Page 10 due to the pandemic. season in late February. ◗ Page 10 ❙ November 25, 2020 ❙ The Register

baby's first Pioneers join USL Academy League LUDLOW – The Western field one elite youth team, made Hackensack, NJ (USL League Mass Pioneers have been en- up of the top U15-U19 prospects Two) Christmas dorsed as one of the founding in their area. Each team will limit • FA Euro New York: New members of the USL Academy the number of U18/19 players and York, NY (USL League Two) League’s Northeast Division. The will require a minimum number • Hartford Athletic: Hartford, Academy League season is due of U16/U17 players and encour- CT (USL Championship) to kick off in late spring 2021 and age the clubs to integrate the top • Ironbound SC: Newark, NJ will provide clubs in all three of U15 players when developmental- (Part of the New York Red Bulls’ the USL’s senior divisions with ly appropriate. player pathway) an elite youth development and “Whether a player is looking • Long Island Rough Riders: competition platform. As such, for a professional opportunity or a Long Island, NY (USL League the clubs can now develop a more successful college career, the USL Two) clearly defined path for the top Academy League provides the • Morris Elite: Madison, NJ youth prospects in their area to perfect platform to bring together (USL League Two) reach the professional and colle- the top youth players in the area. • Queensboro FC: New York, giate levels. The league is designed to supple- NY (USL Championship) The Western Mass. Pioneers ment a player’s current program • Seacoast United: Portsmouth, are the defending Northeast and with no age restrictions this NH (USL League Two) Conference Champions of USL will allow the best players in the • Westchester Flames: West- League Two. The team will be- area to develop and compete at chester, NY (USL League Two) gin its 22nd season of play this the highest level,” added General • Western Mass Pioneers: Lud- coming spring – having won a Manager Joe Ferrara. low, MA (USL League Two) National Championship in 1999. For more information on the The launch of the USL Acad- Over the years, several Pioneers’ Academy League and for tryout emy League will help all USL players have gone on to the pro- details contact Joe Ferrara at jfer- clubs identify top prospects, and fessional ranks; including Thomas [email protected] or 413- provide more players with the op- McNamara of the New England 330-9775. portunity to compete against pro- Rayah Marie Bassett Revolution and most recently More than 50 clubs across fessionals at a younger age. The October 21, 2020 Guzman Diaz of Club Deportivo 25 states comprise the wide geo- 2020 USL Championship season Maldonado (Uruguay). graphic footprint of the USL has shown that young players Parents: Sarah Benoit and Zachary Bassett, South Hadley “This is a great opportunity Academy League. The league on USL Academy contracts can Grandparents: Sharleen and Michael Roman, South Hadley for us to start preparing for the will be divided into seven re- break through to their local Se- Gail and David Bassett, Ware USL team in years to come and gions: Northeast, Atlantic, South- nior Teams. Players like Orange for players to compete with and east, Florida, East Central, South County SC’s Aaron Cervantes and against USL players in the fu- Central and Southwest. The 12 Francis Jacobs, San Antonio FC’s Turley Publications ture,” stated Pioneers Head Coach clubs set to compete in the North- Jose Gallegos, Austin Bold FC’s would like to help you Federico Molinari. east Division of the USL Acade- Beto Avila, show off the newest member The structure of the USL my League and the territories in Birmingham Legion FC’s of your family this Christmas, Academy League provides the which they will compete in are as Jaden Servania, Sacramento Re- Pioneers a progressive model to follows: public FC’s Hayden Sargis, Indy for FREE! develop local players for their • Black Rock FC: Lake Placid, Eleven’s Josh Penn and Phoenix Mail to: Turley Publications, Senior Team, at a fraction of the NY (USL League Two) Rising FC’s Ansu Kanneh, among 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069, cost of traditional pre-profession- • Boston Bolts: Boston, MA others, demonstrate the benefits of Attn: Jamie Joslyn al academies. Teams participat- (USL League Two) an established youth development ing in the Academy League will • Cedar Stars Academy: South pathway at USL clubs. Include a self addressed/stamped envelope if you would like the picture returned or email photo to: [email protected] with subject line: BABY'S FIRST. This offer is available to VOLLEYBALL from Page 9 ley Szlosek. ball program. all babies born in 2020. Pictures will be “I love both of them,” Nilson “All of the seniors get along published the week of December 21-25, 2020. son, but being a captain gave me said. “They’ve helped me out a lot with each other very well,” Nilson an opportunity to be more vocal,” this year.” said. “There isn’t any drama or Nilson added. “It’s the first time Besides Nilson, the Lady Lions anything like that. It has been a lot Baby’s Name: ______that_ I’ve been a captain and I’m a will need to find replacements for of fun playing for the volleyball lot more comfortable with the po- seniors Julia Brillo, Katarina Cod- team the past four years.” Birthdate: ______sition_ now. I’ve enjoyed being one ding, Marissa Balbino, and Arayah Nilson was credited with three of the team leaders.” Remillard. kill, four digs, and had three aces Parents’ Names: ______Jarvis spoke about his senior “I’ve coached volleyball at in the season finale. captain. several different high schools in Szlosek contributed with a ______“Hannah led by example,” he Western Mass. for the past 30 team-leading 12 assists. She also said. “She was the person who years,” Jarvis said. “This year’s had three aces. Parents’ Town of Residence: ______organized everything before the senior class is one of my all-time The other juniors listed on the favorites. All of them are just great Lady Lions volleyball roster are Grandparents’ Names & Town of Residence: ______season started. We were ready to go on day one. We’re very glad to kids.” Julia Makusiewicz, Emily Godek, ______have_ _ _ the opportunity to play vol- Codding, Balbino, and Nil- Aislinn Rys, Aliyah Leary, Brian- leyball this year.” son have been members of the na Purdy, and Jada Hewes. ______Nilson is planning on being a girls volleyball program at Lud- Rounding the varsity squad is member of the Lady Lions indoor low High School for the past four sophomore Alivia Hamel. ______track_ _ _ team this winter. She’s hop- years. They began by playing for The Lady Lions finished the the freshmen team and then moved 2020 campaign, which began a ______ing_ _ _ to wrap-up her high school athletic career as a member of the up to the junior varsity level as month late, with a 3-6 overall re- ______outdoor_ _ _ track team next spring. sophomores. cord. They defeated East Long- The Lady Lions two junior cap- Remillard, and Brillo, are sec- meadow twice and they also beat ______tains_ _ _ are Sydnie Germain and Ki- ond-years members of the volley- Chicopee.

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The Register ❙ November 25, 2020 ❙ Page 11 ◗ OBITUARIES Grants up to $10,000 available to Ludlow small businesses Alice L. Phoenix, 70 The Town of Palmer is leading a Development Corporation, located in DEATH regional Microenterprise Assistance Ware, is administering the program lo- LUDLOW — Alice L. Grant Program, awarding up to $10,000 cally. NOTICES (Dumais) Phoenix, 70, of to eligible area businesses, including in “We are grateful to the federal gov- Ludlow, passed away peace- Ludlow, that have experienced financial ernment and the Commonwealth of Peggy J. McKenna, fully on Sunday, Nov. 15, loss due to Covid-19 and the associated Massachusetts to have this opportunity of Ludlow, died 2020, surrounded by her lov- shut downs. to assist our region’s small business- peacefully ing family. Eligible businesses must have five es during this very difficult time.” says Nov. 11, 2020. Born in Ludlow on Nov. employees or fewer (including the Sarah Szczebak, community develop- Wilbraham Funeral 6, 1950, she was the daugh- owner), must have been in business ment director for the Town of Palmer. Home is assisting the ter of the late Maurice R. since Jan. 1, 2019, and must be able to “We encourage all eligible small family. Dumais Sr. and Helen R. demonstrate revenue loss caused by the businesses in these seven towns to ap- Dumais. A lifelong resident, pandemic. The business owner’s family ply for a Microenterprise Assistance Alice Phoenix, 70 she was a 1968 graduate of Ludlow High School. She income must fall within certain limits. Grant.” Died Nov. 15, 2020 went on to earn her certification as a cosmetologist Other eligibility requirements apply. Applications are available on the Funeral Mass held at and was the manager of Frank and Tito’s Salon for The Town of Palmer was awarded QVCDC website at QVCDC.org. Pa- St. Elizabeth Parish. many years and taught at Jolie Hair and Beauty Acad- $700,000 in federal Community Devel- per copies of the application are also Burial was private. emy. opment Block Grant funds. The mon- available at the QVCDC office in Ware. Alice was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Parish ey is provided by the U.S. Department Grant awards will be made on a first- and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. Her greatest of Housing and Urban Development come, first-served basis until the funds joys in life came from her grandchildren and taking through the Federal CARES Act and are exhausted. The Ludlow Register care of everyone around her, whether volunteering for administered by the Massachusetts De- To learn more about the Microenter- Scouting, buying thoughtful gifts for her loved ones, partment of Housing and Community prise Assistance Grant Program, contact Obituary or through sharing endless laughter with everyone Development) for this regional pro- Melissa Fales at [email protected] or around her. gram. The Quaboag Valley Community 413-967-3001. Policy Alice is survived by her beloved husband of over Turley Publications 50 years Raymond R. Phoenix of Ludlow; her son Raymond E. Phoenix II and his wife Alicia also of offers two types of Ludlow; and her brother Thomas M. Dumais and his Gifts, cards for senior citizens needed obituaries. wife Isabel of Springfield. She also leaves her beloved Want to help spread some hol- Some gift suggestions: grocery One is a free, brief grandchildren Viola and Oliver. In addition to her par- iday cheer to local senior citizens store or other gift cards, books, puz- Death Notice listing ents, she was predeceased by her brother Maurice R. this year? Home Sweet Home Senior zles, scarfs, gloves, a blanket, socks, the name of deceased, Dumais Jr. Living has a plan and they could use slippers, snacks, anything handmade, date of death and A funeral Mass was held Nov. 2 in St. Elizabeth your help. soaps, hand towels, jewelry, arts and funeral date and place. Parish. Burial was private. Donations in Alice’s mem- Because of the COVID-19 pan- crafts, picture frames – anything you ory may be made to DopaFit Parkinson’s Movement demic, this holiday season is difficult think will be appreciated. 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CLUES ACROSS 41. NW Chinese people 69. Whale ship captain 33. Subatomic particle 1. Cold War player 42. “Westworld” actress __ 34. Part of an organism 5. Flat-bottomed sailboat Rachel Wood CLUES DOWN 36. 007’s creator The Library Loft 10. Jamaican tangelo 43. Northeastern US university 1. Language 37. Burned material residue Schoolhouse Commons Historical Center • 1085 Park Street, Palmer 14. Debauched man 44. Poplar trees (Spanish) 2. Fly high in the air 38. Brain layer: __ mater 15. Less covered 45. Hip hop legend Kool 3. Made musical sounds 40. Unable to partake We are celebrating our 16. Require to live Moe __ 4. Organized again 41. Lesion 20th year at the Schoolhouse Commons. 17. Patrick and Aykroyd are 46. Not or 5. TV channel 43. Historic railroad company Thanks to our wonderful “friends,” volunteers and patrons. two 47. Corpuscle count (abbr.) 6. Unable to fly (abbr.) Hours: 18. Mixes 48. Comedienne Gasteyer 7. Get up 44. Basics Tues. 10am - 4pm • Wed. 10am - 4pm 19. Insurance claim expenses 49. Fonts 8. Air traveler 46. Scottish port Thurs. 10am - 4pm • Fri. 10am-4pm 20. Tries to persuade 52. Female cattle mammary 9. Married woman 47. Flower cluster 22. Equal (prefix) gland 10. Take weapons from 49. Instruct Hope to see you there 23. Czech name for Prague 55. Down time 11. Sicilian city 50. Untamed Book donations will be accepted at the Palmer Public 24. London soccer team 56. Spiritual leader 12. Actress Remini 51. Moth genus 27. Greek letter 60. Small brown and gray 13. Thought 52. Utilizes Library or the Library Loft during open hours. 30. Small Eurasian deer American rail 21. Infections 53. Foolish Please, no magazines or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. 31. Swiss river 61. Trimmed by cutting 23. Golf score 54. Fall in small drops We accept books only in good, clean condition. 32. Miller beer 63. NY Giants owner 25. Hill or rocky peak 57. A place to get clean 35. Less appealing 64. A long narrative poem 26. Witch 58. La __ Tar Pits For more information call 283-3330 ext. 100 37. 8th month (abbr.) 65. Old World lizard 27. Adjusted 59. Metrical foot 38. __ Alto, California city 66. Product for sale 28. Succulent plant 61. Semiliquid food 39. Grandmothers 67. Shut Your Pie Hole (abbr.) 29. Forearm bones 62. Small crow 40. American time 68. Pacific Island country 32. Hot fluid in the earth’s crust Proceeds To Benefit the Palmer Public Library ANSWERS ON PAGE 15 ◗ Page 12 ❙ November 25, 2020 ❙ The Register DATEBOOK Our Hive Is Sick by Mary Ting ONGOING EVENTS virtual display ends Dec. 5 AMHERST – A digital exhibition er in a solo show. THE MICHAEL J. DIAS FOUNDATION sponsors MEATLOAF SUPPER TO GO: Orders are now ending on Dec. 5, is part of the gal- Now, over twenty-five years a support group for families and friends whose being accepted for to-go meals of meatloaf, lery’s 2020-21 theme entitled Heal- later she includes the full spectrum loved one is affected by an alcohol/substance use mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, roll and dessert ing Bodies. of her work from two-dimension- disorder. The group meets every Tuesday from on Dec. 12 at First Church, 859 Center Street in Because many bodies whether al works on paper to sculpture, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Healthsouth, 222 State St., Ludlow. $12 each. Pick-up begins at 3 p.m.. Call planetary, ideological, physical, cul- installation, artist books and pup- Ludlow. All are welcome! If you have any ques- 547-8720 to place orders. tural or otherwise, require attention, pets. T tions, call Maureen at 413-563-6226. UMass Fine Arts Center have invited his three-decade overview posits Editor’s note: As towns, schools and clubs visual and performance works that commentary on environmental issues WESTERN MASS RELICS SENIOR SOFTBALL continue to assess the threat posed by corona- offer new ways of viewing wellness and the connections to histories and LEAGUE. Slow pitch with two divisions (50-plus virus, many are making the decision to cancel or as defined by artists. humanity including such themes as and 65-plus). All games played at the Ludlow Fish postpone their public events, often with little no- Visit www.fineartscenter.com/ deforestation, bee colony disorder, & Game Club from May to Labor Day. Registration tice. MaryTing to view exhibition. consumer products, wildlife trade forms and information available at wmassrelics. The Register will inform readers about cancel- Ting’s solo exhibition, Our and the pandemic. com. lations when known and when the newspaper’s Hive is Sick is a personal reflec- Ting is a Chinese American artist, weekly deadline will permit, but readers should be tion on the world in crisis: com- cultural thinker, educator and writer. QUABBIN VALLEY TWIRLERS If you missed aware of the possibility that events featured in the munities, water, air, soil, wild She uses drawing, sculpture, instal- the first lessons in the fall, now is the time to printed newspaper, including those previewed in places and wildlife in this time lation, community projects, research give yourself a gift of dancing enjoyment for the stories, briefs and on the calendar page, may be of ecological collapse. In 1993, and lectures as a means to reflect and coming holiday time. Do you want some exer- canceled without enough notice to print an update. UMass featured the Chinese comment on cultural history, person- cise, mental acuity, and lots of fun with great The Register encourages readers to contact event American artist and cultural think- al stories, trauma, grief and loss in people? Try our national folk dance, square danc- coordinators and organizers to confirm that it is the time of the anthropocene. Solo ing with the Quabbin Valley Twirlers. They dance still taking place before attending. exhibitions include Lambent Foun- in Belchertown and Ludlow with Sunday and dation, Dean Project, metaphor con- Wednesday evenings available. For more informa- temporary art, and Kentler Drawing tion, call Gloria or Fran at 413-467-3352. TRIPS Space. This exhibit is free and open to The following trips are being offered by Jim BIBLE STUDY: A weekly Bible study led the general public. Martin: by Ludlow resident Hank Bastos takes place For more information: 413-545- In 2021: Sicily (Apr. 17-26); Portugal with the Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 485 East St., Ludlow. 5177 or visit August Savage Gallery. Azores & Madeira (May 22-June 3); Vermont (July Call 413-348-6487 for more information. 26-29); L.A., San Diego & Palm Springs, (Sept. 8-15); and South Africa with Safaris (Oct. 14-26 & SHARE YOUR SIGHT. Volunteer to read, shop or Oct. 26-Nov. 7). Courtesy photo walk with a blind or vision impaired person in your In 2022: Danube River Cruise with the A digital exhibition titled “Our hive community. Call the Massachusetts Association Oberammergau Passion Play (May 16-26). is sick” is on display at www. for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 1-888-613- For more information, call (413) 583-6339 or fineartscenter.com/MaryTing until 2777 for details. email [email protected] Dec. 5.

INDOOR TRACK from Page 9 ties, is also not available due to the pan- demic. DIRECTORY With the Fall 2 or bubble season set to happen in February, coaches are discuss- CHRIST THE KING CHURCH THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST ST. ELIZABETH PARISH ing the idea of doing indoor track at the 41 Warsaw Ave., Ludlow OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 191 Hubbard St., Ludlow various artificial turf facilities available 413-583-2630 584 West St., Ludlow 413-583-3467 throughout the region. Pastor Rev. Raymond A. Soltys 413-583-8454 Pastor – Rev. Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin “If the weather cooperates, we would Saturday Vigil Masses – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. S Sunday services In Residence – Rev. Norman Bolton be able to hold meets outside and would Sunday Masses – 7:30 a.m.; 8:45 a.m. (Polish); Sacrament Meeting 10- 11 A.M. Deacons, Normand Grondin, Thomas Rickson, not have to rent a place like Smith Col- 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday school for adults, Young single adults( 18-30) Keith Davies Sunday Evening Mass – 5:30 p.m. and teens ( 11-18 )- 1st & 3rd Sunday of Office Hours – Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm lege,” said Agawam High School track the month from 11-12 noon Visit our website at www.stelizabethludlow.org coach Dan Pryce. “We would have to mod- IMMACUAATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Women- Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram ify a few of the events, but it would work 25 Parker St, Indian Orchard, 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30 a.m. – really well.” 413-543-3627 Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Men- 2nd (C), 6:30 p.m., Scouts – (FLBH/ER) During indoor track, the running events Pastor Rev. Jeffrey Ballou and 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 – Daily Mass – 8:30 a.m. – including the 55 meter, 300 meter, 600 Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Classes for Single Adults(18-30)- 2nd & 4th Sunday (C), meter, and 1000 meter runs. The one mile 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (closed on Wednesday) of the month -11- 12 noon Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30 a.m. - (C) and two miles are events done in both the Saturday Vigil Mass—5:30 p.m. (English) Classes for Young Men( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 – (JR), Confessions – 2 p.m. – indoor and outdoor seasons, as well as the Sunday Mass--10 a.m. (Polish/English) of the month 11-12 noon (JR), Mass – 4 p.m. – (C), long jump, high jump, and shot put. The Monday through Saturday— 8 a.m. Classes for Young Women ( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 – Mass – 7:30am, Mass - 9:15 outdoor season has 100, 200, 400, and 800 Vigil Mass for Holy Day of Obligation- 7 p.m. of the month - 11-12 noon a.m, 11 a.m.-5 pm..- (C) meter races in comparison. Holy Day of Obligation Masses— 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Children’s classes: Sunday school & singing time Monday, Nov. 30, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30 a.m. – (C), Pryce said while there is nothing offi- Confessions: Saturday—5 p.m.-5:20 p.m. every Sunday( 3-10 ) 11- 12 noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30 a.m. – (C), cial, there is a lot of good feedback among Nursery providedfor ages 18 month- 3 yr Bereavement Support Group – 6:30 p.m. - (JR) OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH the indoor track coaches in the region to 438 Winsor St., Ludlow move indoor track to the bubble season so FIRST CHURCH IN LUDLOW UNION CHURCH OF CHRIST 413-583-2312 competitors can take part in the sports. 859 Center St. (United Church of Christ) Father Vitor Oliveira There is potential competition in the Ludlow, MA 01056 51 Center St., Ludlow Office hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. sport if it moves to the bubble season. 413-583-3339 413-583-5717 to 5:00 p..m., closed 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Football is currently scheduled to be the Reverend Donald Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey K. Erb Sunday Masses – 9 a.m. (Portuguese); Fenestre-Marek , Pastor Worship Service and Sunday School: Sunday, 10 a.m. main sport during the bubble season, set 11 a.m. (English) Sunday Services 9 am (Fellowship hour following) to go from Feb. 22 to mid-April. Because Monday and Wednesday Morning Website: www.ludlowfirst.com Office Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon football is normally a fall sport and indoor Masses – 8:30 a.m. (Portuguese) Facebook: www.facebook.com/firstchurchludlow/ Choir Practice: Sunday, 9 a.m. track a winter sport, some students may Tuesday and Friday Masses – 5:30 p.m. (Portuguese) have to choose one sport over the other if Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) STS. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN ST. PAUL’S UNITED they are normally involved in both. Cheer- First Saturday of the Month – 8:30 a.m. CATHOLIC CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH leading is also currently supposed to be For more information, visit 45 Newbury St. 123 Hubbard St., Ludlow part of the Fall 2 season. ourladyoffatimaparish.org. Ludlow, MA 01056 413-583-5754 Phone: 413-583-2140 FAITH COMMUNITY CHAPEL Rev. Richard Pagano Pastor: Father Andriy Krip 485 EAST ST. LUDLOW, MA 01056 Pastor’s office hours Liturgy schedule: 413-583-7875 by appointment Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Support the local www.faithcommunitychapel.org Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. email: [email protected] Tuesdays – AA 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m businesses that Pastor Jon P. Scott Thursdays – AA 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Saturday – Outreach ORCHARD COVENANT CHURCH support your Fellowship 10:30 a.m. 95 BERKSHIRE STREET Worship Service 11 a.m. INDIAN ORCHARD, MA 01151 local newspaper. Sunday Services: 413-543-4204 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Pastors Nick and Karen Munn Let them know you 10:30 a.m. Fellowship with coffee and donuts In-person Sunday Worship at 10am, or saw their ad in the 11 a.m. Worship Service Live stream from our website See Faith Community Chapel Facebook for updates. See www.orchardcovenant.org for more information. Wednesday 7 p.m. Ludlow Christian Fellowship Ludlow Bible Study: Hank Bastos, Leader Call: 413-348-6487 for more information Register The Register ❙ November 25, 2020 ❙ Page 13 ◗ PUBLIC NOTICES

LUDLOW via LCTV’s Website are avail- *COVID-19: Please be Instructions for Live Stream Building #8 at the Ludlow This hearing will be con- PLANNING BOARD able on the home page of the advised that by the Governor’s via LCTV’s Website are avail- Mills complex into a mixed- ducted via conference call. LEGAL NOTICE Town’s Website. Order Suspending Certain able on the home page of the use development featuring Anyone wishing to partici- SPECIAL PERMIT HOME If for any reason this Provisions of the Open Town’s Website. approx. 48,000 square feet of pate remotely shall, as soon as OCCUPATION hearing is cancelled, it will Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, If for any reason this commercial space on the first reasonably possible, provide The Ludlow Planning be rescheduled to Thursday, §20, relating to the 2020 novel hearing is cancelled, it will floor, and approx. 95 residen- notice to the chair by contact- Board will hold a public hear- January 14, 2021 at 7:00PM. Coronavirus outbreak emer- be rescheduled to Thursday, tial units for tenants aged 55+. ing Doug Stefancik at (413) ing in Ludlow Town Hall, Christopher Coelho gency, the December 10, 2020 January 14, 2021 at 7:10PM. Development is under the 583-5624 X1281, Monday- Selectmen’s Conference Chairman Ludlow Planning Board pub- Christopher Coelho Mill Redevelopment District Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM or Room on Thursday, 11/25, 12/02/2020 lic hearing shall be physically Chairman & Smart Growth Overlay by e-mail at dstefancik@lud- December 10, 2020 at 7:05 closed to the public. 11/25, 12/02/2020 District. 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LUDLOW ing Doug Stefancik at (413) If you desire to object Rose Marie Hill-Syriac nance. Provisions of the Open PLANNING BOARD 583-5624 X1281, Monday- to the allowance of said IMPORTANT NOTICE If you desire to object Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, LEGAL NOTICE Friday 8:30AM to 4:30PM or petition, you or your attor- Any person may appear to the allowance of said §20, relating to the 2020 SITE PLAN by e-mail at dstefancik@lud- ney must file a written for purposes of objecting petition, you or your attor- novel Coronavirus outbreak The Ludlow Planning low.ma.us. appearance in said Court to the petition by filing an ney must file a written emergency, the December 10, Board will hold a public hear- The hearing will be at Springfield on or before appearance at: Hampden appearance in said Court 2020 Ludlow Planning Board ing in Ludlow Town Hall, available for viewing on 10:00 in the forenoon on Probate and Family Court at Springfield on or before public hearing shall be physi- Selectmen’s Conference cable access channel 191. December 10, 2020. before 10:00 a.m. on the 10:00 in the forenoon on cally closed to the public. Room on Thursday, Instructions for Live Stream WITNESS, BARBARA return day of 12/08/2020. December 8, 2020. Alternative public access December 10, 2020 at 7:15 via LCTV’s Website are avail- M. HYLAND, Esquire, This is NOT a hearing WITNESS, BARBARA to this hearing shall be pro- p.m. on the application of able on the home page of the Chief Justice of said Court at date, but a deadline by which M. HYLAND, Esquire, vided in the following man- Mel O’Leary CEO; Meredith- Town’s Website. Springfield, the twelfth day you must file a written appear- First Justice of said Court at ner: Springfield Associates, If for any reason this of November two thousand ance if you object to this pro- Springfield, the seventeenth This hearing will be con- Inc. of 321 Moody Street hearing is cancelled, it will and twenty ceeding. day of November two thou- ducted via conference call. (Assessors’ Map 3, Parcel be rescheduled to Thursday, Attest: WITNESS, Hon. Barbara sand and twenty. Anyone wishing to partici- 109), Ludlow, MA for: con- January 14, 2021 at 7:15PM. Suzanne T. Sequin M Hyland, First Justice of Attest: pate remotely shall, as soon struction of 2 new building Christopher Coelho Register of Probate & Family this Court. Suzanne T. Seguin as reasonably possible, pro- additions to an existing build- Chairman Court Dept. Date: November 12, 2020 Register of Probate & Family vide notice to the chair by ing for warehouse space & 11/25, 12/02/2020 11/25/2020 Suzanne T. Seguin Court Dept. contacting Doug Stefancik to relocate 3 existing loading Register of Probate 11/25/2020 at (413) 583-5624 X1281, docks. COMMONWEALTH OF Commonwealth of 11/25/2020 Monday-Friday 8:30AM to *COVID-19: Please be MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts LUDLOW PLANNING 4:30PM or by e-mail at dste- advised that by the Governor’s THE TRIAL COURT The Trial Court COMMONWEALTH OF LEGAL NOTICE [email protected]. Order Suspending Certain PROBATE AND FAMILY Hampden Probate and MASSACHUSETTS SPECIAL PERMIT The hearing will be Provisions of the Open COURT DEPARTMENT Family Court THE TRlAL COURT HOME OCCUPATION available for viewing on Meeting Law, G.L.c. 30A, Hampden Division 50 State Street PROBATE AND FAMILY The Ludlow Planning cable access channel 191. §20, relating to the 2020 novel Docket No. HD20P0483PM Springfield, MA 01103 COURT DEPARTMENT Board will hold a pub- Instructions for Live Stream Coronavirus outbreak emer- SALE OF REAL ESTATE (413)748-7758 Hampden Division lic hearing in Ludlow via LCTV’s Website are gency, the December 10, 2020 Estate of: Docket No. HD20C0152CA Docket No. HD19P2070PM Town Hall, Selectmen’s available on the home page Ludlow Planning Board pub- Mary Elizabeth Stoddard In the matter of: SALE OF REAL ESTATE Conference Room on of the Town’s Website. lic hearing shall be physically of Ludlow, Rose Marie Hill-Syriac Estate of Judith Mills Thursday, December 10, If for any reason this closed to the public. in the County of Hampden, aka Rosemary Hnatiw of Ludlow, MA 2020 at 7:35 p.m. on the hearing is cancelled, it will Alternative public access a protected person CITATION ON PETITION in the County of Hampden, application of Susan M. be rescheduled to Thursday, to this hearing shall be provid- NOTICE TO CHANGE NAME a protected person Armentano of 190 Sewall January 14, 2021 @ 7:35PM. ed in the following manner: A petition has been pre- A Petition to Change NOTICE Street (Assessors’ Map Christopher Coelho This hearing will be con- sented to said Court for leave Name of Adult has been filed A petition has been pre- 15A, Parcel 496), Ludlow, Chairman ducted via conference call. to transfer and convey at pri- by Rose Marie Hill-Syriac sented to said Court for leave MA for: massage therapy. 11/25, 12/02/20 Anyone wishing to partici- vate sale certain real estate of aka Rosemary Hnatiw of to sell and convey at private *COVID-19: Please pate remotely shall, as soon as said protected person, situat- Ludlow, MA requesting sale certain real estate of said be advised that by reasonably possible, provide ed in said Ludlow for main- that the court enter a Decree protected person, situated the Governor’s Order notice to the chair by contact- tenance. changing their name to: in said Ludlow, for mainte- Suspending Certain

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We are open and following all CDC guidelines for the safety of our patients Navigating Grief During the Holidays Christopher J. Root DMD MAGD The holidays can be a stressful time for get together, participate as little or as all of us even if we are not experiencing much as desired. Don’t put so much • Cosmetic & esthetic dentistry, whitening, veneers, crowns & bridges grief. We put a great deal of pressure on pressure on yourself to “show-up” the Hours: ourselves to decorate our homes, pur- way you have always done in the past. • Implant Services Mon., Tues., Wed. 8:00-5:00 chase the most perfect gifts, deliver the • Decide what traditions you would Thurs. 12:00-8:00 most delectable meals while managing like to keep and what traditions you • Digital X-Rays & Photographs • Evening appointments available 70 Post Office Park the shuffle from home to home visiting would like to change. Suite 7006 friends and family. 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If you are offering to help, please take them up are grieving this holiday season you may on their offers. be feeling sad, fatigued, lonely or empty • Setup a scrapbook making table and Demand inside, helpless, confused, angry, not able ask relatives and friends to make cop- to task or overwhelmed. ies of their favorite pictures of your lost Encompass Health You must remember, you are not alone. loved one. Together you can create a Lean on those around you, your family, beautiful scrapbook in their memory. Getting the rightright levellevel ofof inpatientinpatient rehabilitative and outpatient care rehabilitative is important care is your friends. If you do not have a tradi- • Play their favorite music or make forimportant a successful for a successful recovery. 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At GuidanceByLi we are also here lowed to carry your feelings, express Learn more at ehc.rehab/wmwt20 to provide you a safe space to share your them, and let them out as needed. feelings and navigate through these dif- • Donate to a local charity or donate ficult days. your time to a local soup kitchen. Help- I would like to share some tips that ing others can shift the deep sadness you may help in dealing with the approaching are suffering off your plate and you may season. Each tip may not be a “one-fits- find gratitude in assisting others in need. 222 State Street • Ludlow, MAMA 0105601056 •• 866.490.3916866.490.3916 all” solution. Depending on where you • Be mindful of having too many al- ©2020:Encompass©2020:Encompass Health Health Corporation:1514443D-02 Corporation:1514443D-02 are in your grief or whom you are griev- coholic drinks or overeating. Both may ing for you may find that there are specif- help mask your pain in the moment but ic tips that resonate for you. Throughout can make you feel really crummy the fol- my coaching I always remind my cli- lowing day. ents that each and every person grieves • Shake things up a bit all together and differently. There are no two situations do something out of the ordinary. Go sky exactly the same. Therefore, why would diving, hike a mountain or go to spa and we think that every tip or tool offered pamper yourself with relaxation. would work for every person grieving? • Make a list of three things you cur- In my journey of giving and sharing, it rently feel grateful for. Three things that is important to me to share things that make your heart happy and smile. Carry have worked for myself, others, or items your list with you throughout your day. I may come across through research or When you are having a particularly dif- learning. There are a host of resources ficult moment, take your list out and re- out there available to you at the click of mind yourself of the goodness you jotted a button. down. 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