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Urgent need for Ludlow High School Class of 2020 blood donations commemorated with Senior Wall SEE PAGE 4

OPINION Just follow the white blazes

PHOTO BY CHRISTINA DESMARTEAU The LHS Senior Wall created by Christina Desmarteau and signed by Ludlow’s Class of 2020.

By Anne Marie Corrieri Christina Desmarteau found the fence next to it, but it felt “We live in a highly visible Correspondent herself at home completing lopsided and empty. It needed location so I thought it might many projects that have been something- that’s when I had make them feel less forgotten LUDLOW – As Ludlow on a to-do list for years. As one the idea of the Ludlow High about or passed by if everyone High School prepares for a of those projects came to frui- School seniors signing it!” saw their names,” continued nontraditional graduation, one tion her thoughts drifted to the Desmarteau noted it has Desmarteau. “I emailed Mrs. community member found a LHS seniors and how she and been a family project with her Nemeth (LHS principal) and very unique and creative way her family could honor them. father taking on the role as car- she was so very enthusiastic to symbolize the connection “I’ve wanted to paint penter/landscaper, her husband and helpful; coordinating the uniting the LHS Class of 2020 the Ludlow lion on the shed and son (a 9th grader at LHS) safe arrival of students to sign during this difficult time. in our yard for a while,” said helping to paint, and her moth- Like many, as a nonessen- Desmarteau. “When the lion er helping to gather and plant Please see SENIOR WALL, tial worker, Ludlow resident was completed, we painted the flowers around the sign. Page 5 SEE PAGE 7

IN THE CLASSROOM New members Ludlow High School holds parade Harris inducted into elected to for graduating seniors National Honor Society Board of SEE PAGE 8 Public Works IN SPORTS By Elise Linscott [email protected] Adult baseball still hopeful LUDLOW – Unofficial results from the June 1st Annual Town Election saw two incum- bents on the Board of Public Works ousted by newcomers, while residents voted down a proposed new track and field project. Ballot Question 1 asked TURLEY PUBLICATIONS STAFF PHOTO BY JONAH SNOWDEN if the Town should be allowed Ludlow High School seniors and families make their way into the LHS parking lot. to exempt from the provisions By Jonah Snowden their families were led by offi- ly, May 28th was supposed to of proposition two and a half [email protected] cer Jason Chelo who escorted be the seniors’ official grad- for the amounts required to pay them down Sportsmans Road, uation day, which was to for a bond issued in order to LUDLOW – To sup- then onto Chapin Street, end- take place at the University design and construct a replace- port the graduating seniors of ing at Paul R. Baird Middle of Massachusetts Amherst ment track, football and base- Ludlow High School, who are School. Mullins Center. The Ludlow ball fields at Ludlow High unable to have a traditional “The best part was just to Police Department, class offi- School. That question received graduation this year because see them smile,” said Ludlow cers, class advisors, and the 899 ‘Yes’ votes and 1,311 ‘No’ of COVID-19 and physical High School principal Lisa Ludlow Board of Health also votes, according to unofficial distancing measures, staff and Nemeth. “I haven’t seen a lot helped put the parade together, results from the town clerk’s faculty held a congratulatory of smiles from our seniors at Nemeth said. office on June 1st shortly before parade on the evening of May all, even when they were com- “Knowing that we 10 p.m. 28th. ing in to clean out their lock- weren’t able to assemble Also on the ballot were two The parade took place ers or pick up their graduation as an entire class, we want- contested municipal races. For in the parking lot of the high gowns – it’s kind of been sol- ed to do something for the a single seat on the Recreation school, where staff and faculty emn. Today was the first time class on their graduation Commission, incumbent Jason stood in between parked cars I saw them happy and smiling C. Martins beat newcomer and waved at each student who and together as a class.” Please see SENIOR PARADE, SEE PAGE 9 Please see ELECTION, Page 7 drove through. The seniors and Nemeth said original- Page 8 ◗ Page 2 ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ The Register LUDLOW Town of Ludlow weekly update LUDLOW – As of May 29th, we safety. Thank you. have approximately 114 positive cases Governor Baker made some an- LUDLOW of COVID-19 virus. According to our nouncements today relative to the open- Board of Health, we have no new posi- ing of restaurants in Phase Two of the tive cases to report since our last update “Re-Opening of the Commonwealth” CENTER from this past Tuesday’s Board of Se- plan. Since no dates have been provid- It has been three months since our ing would be difficult. We are always lectmen’s meeting. Also, a thank you to ed yet, we encourage you to listen to the doors were open. I try and see the thinking of those of you at home and Linda Livingston, Joan Haluch, Linda Governor and Lt. Governor’s message or positives during this time. We have we have some special events planned Gamache, Suzanne Woytych, Irene Hite, view the announcements on www.mass. met so many new folks through our for you as well. Bear with us as we and Beverly Feicha for your generous gov. Grab and Go program. I sincerely still do not have a full staff. donations of masks and/or materials to Finally, I would like to congratulate hope all of you that are “new” visit If you would like one of our new make masks going towards our “Free our High School Senior Class of 2020. us once we can reopen. Thank you all SeniorStrong signs for your yard, call Mask Drive” set for the near future. I was able to stand out with my fellow that come to pick up lunch. It makes us at 583-3564 and leave your name On behalf of the entire Board of Se- CARES Coalition members yesterday my day to see your smiling faces and and address. We are super excited to lectmen, it’s my pleasure to announce and watch the parade of proud graduates know that you are okay! let everyone know that we are Se- the appointment of our Town’s new drive by as we applauded them. We all We will continue Grab and Go niorStrong and Stronger than ever! Chief of Police - Daniel J. Valadas who know it’s been a tough close of your fi- until we can once again have meals Jodi Zepke, took his post effective on Thursday, May nal High School year, yet you have han- inside the building. We are going to Director 28th, 2020. Congratulations Chief Vala- dled it with grace, patience, and maturi- start and have some fun lunches as das! ty. Your parents, teachers, coaches, and well. In June, we will have our Birth- From the Town Clerk’s Office: A re- administrators have done an outstanding day lunch and St. Patty’s Day since Grab and Go Menu minder that the Annual Town Election is job to make it as memorable as possi- we missed it in March. I am truly this coming Monday, June 1st. The polls ble under these difficult circumstances. I sorry for those of you that cannot June 4: Chicken Patty Sandwich will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. wish you all great success and happiness participate in the lunch program. It June 9: Stuffed Shells We ask that you wear a mask or face in your future endeavors. was a difficult decision to have only June 11: Cobb Salad covering when entering the building God Bless and Take Care of those that drive participate. But if we June 16: Baked Pork Chops and while voting in consideration of the Each Other, allow people to walk up, it puts you (Birthday lunch) poll workers and all voters. We are tak- Derek G. 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Main Institution in Ludlow, the in- have been reviewed and modified As of June 1st, the department Rose Bushes fection rate is just 2 percent of the to begin a phased return to normal has had a total of 13 inmates who population, with only 12 active cas- operations. Some housing units are have tested positive for COVID-19, All Month es out of the 614 people tested. already back to normal and the de- including 12 active cases. One in- In the Commonwealth of Mas- partment anticipates all privileges in mate’s case has run its course and Climbers, Hybrid Teas, Landscape Roses sachusetts, there have been 592,853 place before the lockdown will be the person is now healthy again. and “Knock Out” Roses COVID-19 tests performed with restored within a couple of days. There are four staff members cur- 96,965, or 16 percent coming back Sheriff Cocchi said as part of the rently positive for COVID-19 and positive. department’s effort to test all people 12 staff members who previously “We didn’t just get lucky to have in custody, the medical staff will tested positive but have since recov- Plant Annuals for such a low percentage of infection next conduct comprehensive testing ered and been medically cleared to Showstopping Color among the people in our care. These at the Western Massachusetts Re- return to work. results came because of a strict, gional Women’s Correctional Facil- The department had zero sen- All Summer Long medically advised protocol, and we ity in Chicopee. tenced inmates test positive prior to are very proud but not surprised at Since the onset of the pandem- the 12 current, but had one region- Jumbo six-inch pots the success that has been yielded ic, and ahead of CDC guidance, the al safe-keep, which is a temporary $ from our proven infectious disease Hampden County Sheriff’s Office detention for a local police depart- 4.99 control system,” Sheriff Cocchi said (HCSO) has been operating under ment, arrive positive. That indi- Celosia, Salvia, Marigolds, in a statement. “We had a few peo- some of the strictest protocols in vidual was kept in isolation for the ple refuse to take COVID-19 tests, the Commonwealth. The depart- entirety of his stay, which ended up Zinnias & More! which complicates things, but that ment made wearing masks man- being less than six hours total. is their right. We will have to treat datory early on, and completely The HCSO also had a Section 35 those cases as presumptive positives reorganized the way it does busi- civil commitment client, which is a Perennial Special and place them in a medical quaran- ness to limit the number of people court-ordered substance use disor- tine status until they are medically coming into contact with the peo- der treatment patient, arrive posi- Daylilies cleared and can no longer potential- ple in its custody, according to the tive for COVID-19. That individual ly spread the virus if they are indeed HCSO. is still getting his addiction-relat- 1 Gallon Pot infected. 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OPEN EVERY DAY 7AM - 7PM Send your stories and photos to [email protected] Find us on Facebook and YouTube ◗ Page 4 ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ The Register INDIAN Urgent need for blood donations ORCHARD doesn’t stop. We need the public’s help Brookdale Drive T-shirts, $5 Amazon.com to avoid another blood shortage this 6/10/2020: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., Gift Cards offered to thank summer.” Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 It’s important to remember that red Brookdale Drive Indian Orchard all those who come to give blood cells must be transfused within 6/11/2020: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., 42 days of donation and platelets within Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 REGION — The American Red just five days. So, they must constantly Brookdale Drive community Cross has an urgent need for blood do- be replenished. There is no known end 6/12/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., nations to prevent another blood short- date in this fight against coronavirus, Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 recognizes and age as hospitals resume surgical proce- and the Red Cross urgently needs the Brookdale Drive dures and patient treatments that were help of donors and blood drive hosts to 6/13/2020: 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., temporarily paused earlier this spring ensure blood products are readily avail- Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 thanks frontline in response to the COVID-19 pandem- able for patients. Brookdale Drive ic. Blood drive safety precautions 6/14/2020: 8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., essential workers Healthy individuals who are feeling Each Red Cross blood drive and do- Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 well are asked to make an appointment nation center follows the highest stan- Brookdale Drive INDIAN ORCHARD – Members of to donate in the weeks and months dards of safety and infection control, 6/15/2020: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., the Indian Orchard Community came ahead by downloading the free Red and additional precautions – including Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 together to thank those who have been Cross Blood Donor App, visiting Red- temperature checks, social distancing Brookdale Drive on the frontlines helping the communi- CrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED and face coverings for donors and staff About blood donation ty get through the COVID-19 pandem- CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling – have been implemented to ensure the All blood types are needed to en- ic. the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa health of all those in attendance. Do- sure a reliable supply for patients. A The community raised money to Echo device. nors are asked to schedule an appoint- blood donor card or driver’s license or buy lawn signs which will be placed In recent weeks, hospital demand ment prior to arriving at the drive and two other forms of identification are re- throughout Indian Orchard, accord- for blood products has grown by 30% are required to wear a face covering or quired at check-in. Individuals who are ing to a press release. Lifelong Indian after sharply declining in early April mask while at the drive, in alignment 17 years of age in most states (16 with Orchard resident Pat Voisine also part- amid this rapidly changing and com- with Centers for Disease Control and parental consent where allowed by state nered up with her City Councilor to do- plex public health crisis. At the same Prevention public guidance. law), weigh at least 110 pounds and are nate a huge banner which was unveiled time, blood drives continue to be can- Upcoming blood donation opportu- in generally good health may be eligible May 27th at Myrtle Street Park. celed as many businesses and com- nities, May 27-June 15: to donate blood. High school students “Pat Voisine is a prime example of munity organizations remain closed. Springfield: and other donors 18 years of age and what the Indian Orchard community is Donors are needed to make and keep 6/3/2020: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., younger also have to meet certain height all about” said Ward 8 Councilor Orlan- scheduled appointments to help meet Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 and weight requirements. do Ramos. “She’s always looking for the current need. Brookdale Drive Blood and platelet donors can save ways to give back and recognize those All those who come to give through 6/4/2020: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m., Spring- time at their next donation by using who are making a difference in our May 31 will receive a special Red field Blood Donation Center, 150 RapidPass to complete their pre-dona- community.” Cross T-shirt by mail, while supplies Brookdale Drive tion reading and health history question- The President of the Indian Orchard last. And thanks to Amazon, all those 6/5/2020: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., naire online, on the day of their dona- Citizens Council, Zaida Govan, helped who come to give June 1-30 will re- Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 tion, before arriving at the blood drive. raise money for the lawnsigns. ceive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via Brookdale Drive To get started, follow the instructions at “Indian Orchard is a diverse com- email.* 6/6/2020: 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass or use munity that works hard and is deter- “Blood donors have played a vital Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 the Blood Donor App. mined to stay safe” said Govan. “We role in the lives of patients who have Brookdale Drive About the American Red Cross so appreciate our essential workers at needed lifesaving transfusions during 6/7/2020: 8:15 a.m. - 3 p.m., Spring- The American Red Cross shelters, this and we want to show them our ap- this pandemic, and patients continue field Blood Donation Center, 150 feeds and provides emotional support to preciation. Thank you, Miss Pat and to depend on donors each and every Brookdale Drive victims of disasters; supplies about 40% Councilor Ramos for this grand ges- day,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice 6/8/2020: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that ture. The IOCC received some very president, Red Cross Blood Services. Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 save lives; provides international human- generous donations to buy the purple “The Red Cross appreciates the sup- Brookdale Drive itarian aid; and supports military mem- lawn signs that you will be seeing all port of those who rolled up a sleeve 6/9/2020: 11:45 a.m. - 7 p.m., bers and their families. The Red Cross is over the Orchard.” to give in recent months, but the need Springfield Blood Donation Center, 150 a not-for-profit organization that depends Purple is the official color of Indian on volunteers and the generosity of the Orchard. American public to perform its mission. 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SENIOR WALL from Page 1 their names.” After devising a safe and workable schedule, Nemeth contacted all 2020 class members sharing Desmarteau’s kind and generous offer. The schedule quickly filled up with eager seniors ready to make their mark on “their” senior wall. To ensure proper safety, Desmarteau left a marker by the board; sanitizing it after each student proudly signed their name. “Students were all polite, respectful, and appreciative. They made me so proud to be able to do something small for them,” said a joyful Desmarteau. LHS senior Jacob Koziol. “This is so amazing,” said Nemeth. “Mrs. Desmarteau has been so gracious and generous and I am so grateful that she welcomed seniors to sign their names. The community overall has been so supportive of our Class of 2020.” PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA DESMARTEAU Class members echoed their princi- LHS seniors Chantz McClean and Sedona Walker. pal’s sentiments. “This is a very heartfelt gesture sup- Morgado after signing the senior wall. Street, in case anyone would like to drive porting our senior class and how we are “This wall symbolizes our strength to by.” feeling during this time. It shows us our remain united even during these extraordi- “We’re happy to congratulate the class accomplishments matter. I am very grate- nary circumstances.” of 2020 this way,” said Desmarteau, as she ful to have this memory,” shared Carlie “Many people slow down and honk or fondly looked at the wall covered in senior Smith, LHS class of 2020. give us a wave of approval as they drive by signatures. “Who knows- maybe this class “I felt a sense of camaraderie between our house,” shared Desmarteau. “We live will be the pioneers of a new Ludlow my classmates and myself,” said Michael at 57 Fuller Street, at the end of Cherry High School graduation tradition.” LHS senior Sierra Rodrigues.

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The deadline for submitting a complete application packet which includes all required documents is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020. LHS senior Carson Kowalski signs his name. LHS senior Genivieve Bailey-Hanson. The selection of non-resident students for admission will be in the form of a random drawing when the number of requests exceeds the number of available spaces. There will be two drawings for this purpose. The first iNc. will take place on June 29, 2020, and in the event of unexpected additional esco ales openings, a second will be conducted on August 13, 2020. N s COMPLETE AUTOBODY CENTER The application and guidelines can be downloaded at www.belchertownps. Your Safety is Our Top Priority RS #1688 org or picked up at 14 Maple St., Belchertown, MA 01007. • All vehicles are sanitized before • Pick-Up & Delivery Services Available and after repairs • Collision Specialists The Belchertown School District does not discriminate in the admission of any Call Us to Arrange a Free Estimate following Social Distancing Guidelines child on the basis of age, sex, gender identity, race, religion, color, national We Handle ALL Insurance Claims origin, sexual orientation or ancestry, athletic performance, physical handicap, special need, academic performance, disability or proficiency in the English 91 State St.,Bondsville, MA 283-6403 www.nescoautobody.com language in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. ◗ Page 6 ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ The Register OPINION

The GUEST COLUMN REGISTER Geese, goslings LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Letters to the editor should be 250 words or less in length. No unsigned or anonymous opinions and ganders will be published. We require letter writers to include his or her town other Goose of residence and home telephone Nursery number. We must authenticate authorship prior to publication. Mrhymes orig- We reserve the right to edit inated in long ago or withhold any submissions times and in the far- deemed to be libelous or contain unsubstantiated allegations, away lands of England, personal attacks, defamation of Scotland and the USA. character and offensive language. However, every spring All unknown or alleged facts and quotations offered by the author and fall, a reminder of need to cite credible, unbiased those Mother Goose sources. moments appears in a Send letters to: The Register, By Joan E. B. 24 Water Street, Palmer, MA 01069 Coombs waterfowl sky-writing. or email [email protected]. Their flock’s V-forma- The deadline for submissions tion, along with vivid visuals and honking is Friday at noon. as they fly together, and then land near a SUBMISSIONS POLICY marsh, a lake, and on well-mowed, grassy Readers, local merchants, fields. institutions, municipalities, non- Once upon a month ago, several Cana- profit groups, and civic organizations are strongly encouraged to send dian geese families flew, landed and began The Register your hometown news hovering over their securely nestled nests on and photos. News items and press the edges of a nearby thriving marsh. And, releases should be sent via email to [email protected] as an so with the springtime arrival of a mod- attachment AND pasted directly into ern-day version of Mr. Gander and Mum GUEST COLUMN the email message screen. Goose and the gosling nursery time grew Please send photo captions identifying all subjects in your from incubation to fuzz-frosted fledglings in image(s) from left to right. about four weeks. We need first and last name, With a clear view of her surroundings, Keep a constant supply of bush beans coming hometown, title if applicable, and a brief description of what subjects our resident Mum Goose found a safe site ush beans are a good to firm, and water well. Ger- are doing in the photo. Email from predators. She designed a nest from uncorrected, raw, RGB color digital example of a vegeta- in the mination will take place in a plants and moss with im-peck-able skill. photos at highest resolution directly ble that works well as week to 10 days. off your camera to rwirth@turley. Soft down and feathers lined her shoreline B GARDEN com. a succession crop. What that It is good practice not to nursery where she laid about eight, off- Publicity chairpersons are means is that they can be sown work among the plants af- white eggs. Over the next 30-days, she in- encouraged to send in news about multiple times throughout the ter a rainstorm or in the early upcoming fundraising or other cubated her eggs nestling and daily turning summer. Why? Because unlike morning when dew is present. calendar events at least three weeks them, Mr. Gander stood on stretched-neck- before the event. most other vegetables, beans Touching wet foliage can en- watch duty guarding her and her nested eggs If you are having difficulty with a produce less than eight weeks courage diseases and spread press release or need help, please closely. from sowing, are not finicky them from plant to plant. call (413) 283-8393. And, yes, as a Geese and Gosling nurs- To send submissions by regular about heat and as long as you When the foliage is dry you ery story should tell, it’s a cozy, snuggle- post, mail to: The Register, 24 Water have full sun and average gar- Roberta McQuaid will want to be on the look out Street, Palmer, MA 01069. and-settle-in family story. In it we read that den soil, they can be grown Columnist for the Mexican bean beetle. Mr. Gander and Mum Goose are life-long with relative ease. Consider A bit larger than ladybugs, mates. Using their parenting skills togeth- making additional sowings of this versatile and all brown, these pests and their fuzzy The er, they lead and teach the fledglings how to vegetable now before you get busy with yellow larvae can decimate a stand of bean walk, eat, and “peep-talk” while feeding and the harvest. That way you can enjoy a con- plants. Vigilance is the key. If squashing grooming the grounds for fresh grass, and REGISTERLOCAL NEWS ❙ LOCAL STORIES ❙ LOCAL ADVERTISERS tinuous supply all summer long. bugs isn’t for you, dropping them into easy-to-eat foods. You might still refer to snap or bush soapy water will also do them in. Try The Register is published Quite naturally through the following beans as “string beans” even though the planting marigolds nearby to deter them. every Wednesday by Turley months, the goslings learn to swim and fly tough strings that connected the two halves I have also found through experience that Publications, Inc., 24 Water under their parent’s watchful eye. And, by of the pod were bred out of the snap bean subsequent sowings are best sited away St., Palmer, Mass. 01069. the time a return flight to a warmer climate Telephone (413) 283-8393, Fax beginning in 1884 with Calvin N. Kee- from one another. It will take the beetles a happens in late fall, they are all able to join (413) 289-1977. ney’s introduction of the stringless refugee longer time to find the new plants than if in a return V-formation flight to their origi- wax bean. Today’s modern stringless beans they are planted side by side. nal homeland. PATRICK H. TURLEY are a result of those early breeding efforts. Harvest beans when they are still rela- Yet, not only can we learn lessons from CEO All types of beans require warm soil tively thin. Depending on the variety, pods the land-living lifestyle of Mr. Gander, in which to germinate; 60 degrees at least, can average five to seven inches long at Mum Goose and their traditional family KEITH TURLEY hence the few plants from that early sow- maturity. When inner seeds start to swell values, but even their annual spring and fall President ing. My sowing on Memorial Day is just and fatten up the bean they aren’t nearly flight patterns show us all timely valuable, starting to poke through the soil. Did you as tasty. As mentioned, bumper crops are team-spirit lessons. EDITOR know that white-seeded varieties are espe- possible, and sometimes it may be difficult Elise Linscott Briefly, all evidence shows that when cially picky about soil temperatures? Black to keep up with the harvest. One variety [email protected] Geese migrate they follow a leader in a and tan seeds regulate moisture intake known especially for its holding power is V-pattern. Each consecutive goose flies to more effectively, and therefore are less Jade. Beans from this variety retain a deep STAFF WRITER the right or left of the leader, flapping their likely to rot in cool, wet soils. If you want green color and sport thin pods. I have also Jonah Snowden wings on sustaining, upward currents. They to gamble with an early sowing, sow these enjoyed growing French beans “Haricot [email protected] trust their leader. And, yet within the pow- instead. Usually by May 20, the ground is Verts” because they are very long and thin, er of the flock, a rotation pattern can take warm enough to sow all types of beans. never tough. ADVERTISING SALES place. Also, when one goose becomes un- Lisa Marulli Succession plantings can be made every Fresh beans are easy to freeze. Blanch able to fly, several will depart and fly down [email protected] 10 days through July 30. After that it is in boiling water for three minutes then to earth to be with it. When well again, unlikely that plants will produce a viable plunge into ice water until cooled. Air-dry they can rejoin a flock or make their own SPORTS EDITOR crop before frost hits. thoroughly, pack in plastic bags, and place flight pattern. Trust is an important part of Greg Scibelli Rather than sowing bean seeds in rows, in the freezer. the flock’s direction and success. And, if [email protected] I make good use of garden space by plant- you’ve watched geese in their annual spring ing them in a four-foot wide block. Any- Roberta McQuaid graduated from the and fall, V-flight patterns, you’ve no doubt SOCIAL MEDIA thing wider than four feet would make it Stockbridge School of Agriculture at the heard the honking joy of their journeys to- difficult to reach in among the plants to University of Massachusetts. For the last gether. harvest. If soil has been turned over or ro- 28 years, she has held the position of staff @ The Ludlow Register Perhaps the older Ganders and Mum totilled first it is easy to simply place the horticulturalist at Old Sturbridge Village. Geese are following the young ones in their WEB bean seeds on top of the soil four inches She enjoys growing food as well as flow- first long-distance flight and cheering them www.register.turley.com apart and push them into the ground with ers. Have a question for her? Email it to on? Maybe a few young ones fly to earth your index finger, up to the first knuckle. [email protected] with “Gardening to accompany, help and be with Grandpa Pat the surface of the soil with your palm Question” in the subject line. Gander and Grand Mum Goose when their wings get tired? I can imagine that happen- ing as one of the grandest nursery stories on This paper publishes birth, engagement, wedding and signifi cant anniversary announcements free of charge. www.turley.com God’s good earth along with adventures and Simply log on to our web site, choose the paper you want the announcement to appear in, then use our SUBMISSION link to email your information. observations of some of nature’s most beau- Turley Publications, Inc. cannot tiful creatures. assume liability for the loss of photographs or other materials And, that’s how the Geese, the goslings, birth submitted for publication. (and not forgetting the gander “of examining announcements Materials will not be returned things closely”) lived happily in ever-after except upon specific request land. www.newspapers.turley.com when submitted. The Register ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ Page 7 ◗ GUEST COLUMN Just follow the white blazes By Julie Midura four days to complete. In an effort to hike responsibly during the pandemic, Tom and I had been planning this Tom and I altered our plans by changing backpacking trip for six months – a 51- the start day of our hike to the Wednes- mile hike through the entire state of Con- day before the Memorial Day holiday necticut on the Appalachian Trail. We’re in order to avoid the weekend crowds. known as ‘section hikers,’ which means We also added to our essential gear list that we’re attempting to complete as an item that we never could have imag- much of the approximately 2,200 miles ined we’d need prior to Covid-19... a face At the start of our of the A.T. as possible by doing it in sec- mask. hike on the NY/CT tions, one state at a time. We backpacked In preparation for our journey, we border. through the 90 miles of trail in Massa- trained locally at Facing Rock Wilder- chusetts last June, and we plan to hike ness area in our hometown of Ludlow, as the 150 miles of Vermont in September. well as at the Seven Sisters of the Holy- The Connecticut section would take us oke Range. Since we carry significantly more equipment on a backpacking trip than we do on a day hike, we gradual- ly added more and more weight to our 13-mile shakedown hike went with- the weight load in his pack while his foot backpacks in the weeks prior to our trip out a hitch, I’d be lying. I heard nothing healed. In spite of his injury, we aver- in an effort to strengthen our bodies and but whining about sore neck and shoul- aged two miles per hour on our training prevent injury. der muscles for the last two miles of the hikes, which is very good for us consid- We completed one final overnight hike... until Tom asked me to please stop ering how much additional weight we shakedown hike just days before our complaining. I then reminded him that were carrying in our 50-liter backpacks. hike on the A.T. For non-hikers, a shake- I was carrying 33 pounds in my back- However, the elevation gain in Connecti- down hike is an overnight hike that you pack, while he was carrying a mere 30 cut would be more than what we en- take prior to a longer backpacking trip to pounds. I’m not very proficient in math, countered on our training hikes. Throw test out not only your equipment, but the but that is the equivalent of me carrying in a mountain or four each day and we’ll processes that are involved in using that 70% of my body weight while he carried probably be moving slower than a stu- equipment. This ‘practice’ hike basically just 10% of his. Actually, that might be dent getting his homework done during allows you to work out the kinks. (Addi- a slight exaggeration; it was more like the Pandemic. tionally, if you plan on backpacking with 62% versus 14%. Okay.... WHATEVER So, there you have it. With our fi- a partner, a shakedown hike will ensure IT WAS... I was still carrying a heavier nal shakedown hike complete, we were that the two of you can survive multiple pack, and I’m a GIRL for Pete’s sake! ready to tackle the Connecticut section of nights in a cramped tent without stran- In all seriousness, Tom was suffering the Appalachian Trail! Courtesy photos gling each other!) from extensor tendinitis in his right foot An early morning brook crossing. While I’d love to say that our final from overuse, so I insisted that he limit Please see MIDURA, Page 10

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CHECK OUT ALL THE We help Call 413-758-5377 with Veterans’ Beth LaForge 413-207-1338 Benefits TurleyPublications www.EverbrookSeniorLiving.com www.newspapers.turley.com 65 Main Street Ware, MA 01082 ◗ Page 8 ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ The Register IN THE CLASSROOM Cynthia Harris of Ludlow inducted into National Technical Honor Society LUDLOW - The Bay Path RVTHS in clinical practice. Inductees must have a and their families and observant of CDC challenging, the Bay Path Practical Nurs- Practical Nursing Academy of Charl- cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or guidelines. Faculty and staff in attendance ing curriculum is accelerated and rigor- ton’s National Technical Honor Society higher. Inductees were also recommended included Professor Cheryl Cahill of Ox- ous. To make it through nursing school, (NTHS) would have held its induction by the Practical Nursing faculty and were ford, Professor Lindsay Guertin and Pro- qualify for honor society, amidst the pan- ceremony at Homecoming on Nurses’ scored on volunteer/community service, fessor Jason Guertin, both of Spencer. The demic, these are outstanding accomplish- Week, but due to school closure and so- leadership, and character. NTHS induction and pinning ceremony ments that are inspiring and must be rec- cial-distancing orders, the first ever, touch Bay Path Practical Nursing Academy’s was streamed on Facebook live for com- ognized.” less, NTHS Induction was held at Doug- NTHS Chapter 3994 held its first ever munity members, on the Academy’s page Ten practical nursing students were las Orchard and Farm. touch-less, self-induction ceremony, May @BayPathPracticalNursing2015. recognized during the ceremony. The in- Cynthia Harris of Ludlow was among 23, 2020 at Douglas Orchard and Farm Academy Director Gretheline Bolan- ductees achieved high honors, demon- the PN Class of 2020 NTHS Inductees. amidst the beautiful apple blossoms. Tra- drina, said “The Academy has been phys- strated leadership and exceptional skill Harris invested wisely into her future. Her ditionally hosted at the Bay Path Campus ically closed since March 13, we had development, and had a positive impact in NTHS membership goes far beyond re- in Charlton by the NTHS Advisor and successfully transitioned to remote learn- the community. The inductees are Rachel ceiving a certificate, but a lifetime of rec- Academy Director, Gretheline Bolandri- ing. But we have only seen each other or Carlisle of Oxford, Michelle Elicier of ognition. NTHS is the nation’s acknowl- na MSN Ed, RN, CRRN, she coordinated our students virtually. The stars aligned Worcester, Cynthia Harris of Ludlow, Aja edged leader in recognition of Career and the outdoor event with Student Represen- and we were determined to make this Johnson of Springfield, JoAnn Milford Technical Education students. The NTHS tative and NTHS Inductee, Aja Johnson even happen. It helped that Superinten- of Woodstock, Conn., Genshire Maura of is a prestigious club. NTHS members are of Springfield, and Aaron Socrat, Prop- dent, John Lafleche had given us guid- Webster, Barbara Owusu of Worcester, outstanding in scholarship, service, lead- erty Manager of Douglas Farm and Or- ance and that Douglas Farm and Orchard Yaitzarie Rodriguez of Millbury, Fjolla ership, and character. For nursing students chard. The NTHS induction and pinning was open and accommodating.” Further, Shehu of Worcester, and Chelsea Still of NTHS membership also means excellence ceremony was attended by the inductees Bolandrina stated “Nursing education is Plainfield, Conn.

SENIOR PARADE from Page 1 Parkside Early Learning Center finds a way to day,” said Nemeth. “When we left on March 13th we didn’t really say good- celebrate the end of an unprecedented year bye; we thought we were coming back.” Regarding the parade and getting to see LUDLOW – Parkside Early Learning ing that took place this school year. Staff Parkside parking lot her students again, Nemeth said she was Center will host a Reverse Parade for chil- will line the school parking lot with signs Parkside Early Learning Center happy that she and other staff and fac- dren and families to celebrate the school and decorated cars while parents of pre- 54 Winsor Street, Ludlow, MA 01056 ulty could still celebrate them reaching year and wish the kindergarten bound schoolers form a steady line of vehicles Head Start is a federal program that this milestone. families well. The COVID-19 pandemic and pass through the reverse parade. This promotes the school readiness of children Ludlow’s graduation this year will be closed the program on March 16, 2020. is a safe opportunity for children to see ages birth to 5 from low-income families held from June 8 – 11th from 9 a.m. to However, teachers and staff have been their teachers as the school year comes to by enhancing their cognitive, social and 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Ludlow High continuing to provide virtual services to a close. emotional development. Holyoke Chicop- School. To maintain physical distancing, families during this time. Event Details: ee Springfield Head Start, Inc. has a long graduates and their families will be enter- A Reverse Parade has been organized Parkside Reverse Parade history of providing high quality early ed- ing the auditorium every ten minutes; to say farewell to the children for the sum- Thursday June 4, 2020 ucation and support services to children Pomp and Circumstance will play while mer and to acknowledge all of the learn- 1:00 PM and families in the community. the graduate’s name is called onstage, and each will be able to turn their tassel. SPECIAL 2020 OFFER Celebrate Your Graduate

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EASTHAMPTON – Base- ball leagues have dwindled a bit, limiting choices for collegiate stars, adult standouts from the Tri-County League, and high school players and post-gradu- ates who lost out on American Legion seasons. While there are no known al- ternative options for the young- er players, there is an emerging look for adult players 25 and above. At least four leagues have not called it quits on a 2020 sea- son, all with the flexibility to hold their seasons later and even play into the fall. However, even with gover- nor’s re-open plan, it is not fully clear when teams in the leagues will be able to begin play, though many are hopeful it will be sometime this month. Phase 2, known as “Cau- File photos tious,” is supposed to allow With several leagues shutting down play for the season, adults summer leagues Four adult leagues in Western Mass. are still hoping to teams to begin practicing. Phase may be the only alternative for some players. play baseball in 2020. 2 is supposed to start on Mon- day, June 8. However, each players who are age 25 and up phase has had sub-phases with and could be a potential landing different activities and business- spot for several Tri-County play- es opening up each week since ers with the higher level of com- the re-open plan began on Mon- petition and the use of wooden day, May 18. bats. Also, different communities The other three leagues look- will take different approaches to ing into restarts are “over-30” opening recreational facilities, leagues. All three have existed making the availability of fields for a while, though two of the also limited. leagues have changed their eligi- Adult players, some of bility for players this year. whom are Tri-County American The Valley Wheel Over-30 or National players, have begun Baseball League has changed to looking at the various leagues allow players 28 and up, though for open spots to play, or even to pitchers may not pitch in the possibly enter teams. league until they are 30. The The Western Mass. Wood Quabbin Valley league has also Bat League is currently an eight- Parameters and guidelines for baseball to resume at team league that has been in ex- Please see BASEBALL, Under the governor’s re-open plan, baseball the local level have not been released by the state istence for many years. It allows Page 10 may be able to return in late June or early July. government. PVSSL awaiting guidance, will delay start of season 2020 Bay State By Gregory A. Scibelli The New Normal, until a fans from games. re-enacted. As of press time, Summer Games [email protected] vaccine is discovered, will still Modifications of these rules Massachusetts has not had any involve restrictions for people, could also be possible. In the setbacks on the re-open plan events cancelled LUDLOW – After three and could have a whole new case of soccer, fans could pos- and numbers have continued to months of waiting, the Pioneer meaning for sports. But ac- sibly be allowed if they are on trend in a positive direction. through July Valley Summer Soccer League cording to the Baker plan, the the opposite end of the field Under the current timeline, could be one of the first leagues second phase would allow for and fans are properly distanced Phase 3 should start on June 29. REGION – All Bay State to have actual games starting practices to begin at various from one another, like in the With the currently timeline, Games events originally sched- early next month. fields throughout the region. case of people going to the if the league does play, it would uled for May 30 through July Diana Kolodziey, runs the Games should be able to be- beach, which are now open. and transition right into the fall 26 will be cancelled in consider- PVSSL along with her husband gin in the third phase, vigilant. The other major issue the preseason practices. Howev- ation for the health and well-be- Chris, said earlier this week However, the guidance and PVSSL will have to watch er, it also remains to be seen ing of all athletes, officials, they are planning to hold a reg- regulations for businesses and closely is each town and how if those will start on time and coaches, medical staff, and ular season and playoffs, with a activities have yet to be made the individual communities and what they will look like. volunteers. The challenges and slightly modified schedule. public by the Baker administra- cities lift restrictions on field For up-to-date information uncertainty that COVID-19 has “Based on the governor’s tion. use, allowing games, and gath- on the state of the PVSSL, presented prevent the organiza- re-opening plan,” she said. “We Kolodziey they are waiting erings of various sizes. go to www.pvsummersoccer- tion from appropriately plan- are hoping to start the season for that guidance from the gov- Currently, certain profes- league.com. ning, organizing, and producing sometime in early July.” ernor’s office so it can inform sional sports are only allowing The PVSSL has two divi- events in 30 different sports this That start will not be with- teams of how they must con- players to practice in smaller sions each of high school boys year. out questions, issues, and a lot duct themselves. groups. soccer, and high school girls This summer, Bay State of guidance from the state lev- Restrictions could include Finally, Kolodziey said soccer. There are also mens Games was set to celebrate its el. social distancing when not di- the early July start to the sea- and womens adult leagues. All 39th annual Summer Games. Under Gov. Charlie Bak- rectly involved in the game, son is dependent on there be- are expected to play if there are Due to multiple venue cancella- er’s re-open plan, the four main possible temperature checks, ing no setbacks in the gover- no further delays or restrictions phases are: Start, Cautious, wearing masks when not in the nor’s re-opening plan where that will prevent the season Please see SUMMER Vigilant, and the New Normal. field of play, and disallowing restrictions would have to be from happening. GAMES, Page 10 ◗ Page 10 ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ The Register

MIDURA from Page 7 added up to miles, the miles provided us with discovery and inspiration and Senior athletes being featured After weeks of anticipation, Tom fulfillment. We did not speak, or even By Gregory A. Scibelli trying to collect info on every team that and I were finally standing on the Ap- THINK about Covid-19 as we followed [email protected] would have been involved in this spring’s palachian Trail at the New York/Con- the two-inch-wide by six-inch-tall season. necticut border. We exchanged a kiss, markers that are painted on trees, poles, The Turley Publications sports depart- We hope to also publish action photos said a prayer, and took the first of well bridges, stop signs, rocks and fenc- ment is looking to honor the senior ath- of seniors from previous seasons, though over one hundred thousand steps north, es. For four days, we just followed the letes who have had their spring seasons parents and coaches are encouraged to in the direction of Massachusetts. white blazes. Our sole purpose day af- cancelled by the coronavirus pandemic. send photos of seniors they would like to We hiked nine hours on our first ter day after day became walking. And The senior features have already see published in the upcoming editions of day over multiple hills and mountains walk we did... for 51 miles. started rolling out, but if you have not the paper. before searching for a place to call We enjoyed 51 miles of absolute seen your senior featured, we encour- All submissions can be made to home for the night. Setting up our tent freedom and liberation. Freedom from aged you to send photos and info on Sports Editor Gregory A. Scibelli at and going through our evening routine the overwhelming infiltration of Covid your son or daughter, and encourage [email protected]. In the subject line, is always a welcome relief after an ex- news everywhere we turn. We literally you to contact their coach to speak with please identify the school and sport you hausting day on the trail. We work to- walked away from darkness and into us. are writing in about. Senior athletes are gether on getting the tent up, blowing the light of peace and restoration. For We have reached out to spring coach- also encouraged to write in to talk about up our sleep pads, and organizing our four days, we lived among the trees, es and athletic directors, but are still the season that wasn’t. gear. Once our “home” is in order, Tom and the earth provided us with every- prepares our freeze-dried meal on the thing we needed for our spirits to soar. Jetboil stove while I go in search of a It is my sincerest hope that nature does BASEBALL from Page 9 oneer Valley League is also a wooden bat sturdy limb to hang the bear bag. the same for each and every one of you. league, but normally plays Saturdays and Dinner is the highlight of the eve- As always, it wouldn’t be a back- adopted the same rule. Tuesdays. ning. We sit on a large boulder or packing trip without my: Both leagues would have normally The Quabbin League held a meeting downed tree trunk while eating hot LESSONS AND INSIGHTS- started Sunday games the last week of Sunday, and is hoping for the July start, food, talking about the day, and watch- 1) Since we had already hiked the April. Both league are eyeing starts some- and the league’s president said it is de- ing the sun begin its descent from the 90-mile section of Massachusetts last time in early July based on how the gov- pending on what fields would allow play sky. After dinner, we attempt to wash summer over the course of eight days, ernor’s guidance for Phase 3 dictates a and allow it soonest. the dirt and sweat off of our bodies we assumed that the 51-mile Connecti- return to actual competition. None of the leagues have decided how with baby wipes and water and slip into cut section would be a breeze. Howev- The Pioneer Valley Over-30 Baseball long of a season it would play or what clean clothes to sleep in. We are in our er, that was BEFORE we realized that League is also still on the table. The Pi- type of modified schedule it would have. sleeping bags by 8 o’clock. We spend Connecticut just crammed all of the a little time reviewing our map for the hills and mountains into 51 miles, rath- following day, pray Psalm 23 aloud, er than spreading it out over 91 miles. SUMMER GAMES from Page 9 on everyone, as well as our ability to pro- and are asleep by ‘hiker midnight,’ 2) Of the 51 miles of trail in Con- duce events this year” which is 9 p.m. necticut, 10 are flat, 15 go down, and tions, the inability to conduct team sport Bay State Games remains hopeful that We awoke early on our first morn- 1,267 go UP. Yes, that’s what is known tryouts in June, decisions by sport govern- some events may proceed in the fall if and ing on the trail to what I can only de- as A.T. math. ing bodies to suspend competitions, medi- when it is safe to do so. Sport pages on the scribe as paradise as I opened the 3) Speaking of torture, the moun- cal committee concerns, as well as other Bay State Games website will be updated flap of our tent and saw the bright or- tains in Connecticut don’t have factors, the Summer Games will not be able with information as it becomes available. ange-yellow glow of the sun through switchbacks. They’re more like ‘spiral to proceed as scheduled. All athletes who have registered for the the trees as it began to rise above the AROUNDS.’ I think the trail creators “We are committed to the health and 2020 Summer Games will be refunded for horizon. Our morning routine involves wanted hikers to be able to appreciate well-being of our constituents. It is of the their registration fee. If the sport you wish praying, pulling on our often-times the approach to the summit from EV- utmost importance to keep everyone safe to compete in can be held in the fall of damp clothes from the day before, re- ERY direction. during these unprecedented times,” says 2020, it will require a new registration. turning all of our equipment into our 4) Every time a trail starts to de- Executive Director, Kevin Cummings. For more information, please visit backpacks, eating breakfast, and brush- scend, ALWAYS assume that it will “While this was a very difficult decision, www.baystategames.org. Please direct all ing our teeth. When we step back on begin to go up again, and you won’t be we believe it is appropriate given the un- questions and inquiries to info@baystate- the trail, there is a spring in our step disappointed. precedented impact this pandemic has had games.org. since we’re filled with anticipation for 5) Which is fine, because although a what the day will bring. defibrillator is too heavy to carry while The A.T. is not only a tunnel of backpacking, I did teach Tom CPR be- trees. We passed through meadows and fore our trip so that he could revive me farm fields, walked along roads into when I went into cardiac arrest. towns, crossed bridges over rivers, and 6) On a positive note, the sound of sauntered alongside streams and wa- my heart exploding out of my chest terfalls. We encountered wildlife of took my mind off of the pain in my every kind, including several snakes knees. (one of which was a five-foot Black 7) Birdsong is beautiful... especially Rat snake), a black bear, and three deer. at 4 a.m. We hiked anywhere between nine and 8) No need to set a wakeup alarm in eleven miles each day and saw beauty the woods... a woodpecker will inevita- around every curve in the trail. bly choose the tree closest to your tent Now more than ever before, our to look for his breakfast. days in the forest became an escape 9) Who needs more than three hours from the uncertainty that exists not of sleep while backpacking anyway? only in our world, but also within our- 10) We must have lost our minds selves. The internal anxiety, worry, somewhere along the way, because stress, sadness... call it whatever you when we crossed into our home state will... that has infiltrated our minds and of Massachusetts on the fourth day, we our lives like a plague over the past two wanted to keep walking. months immediately dissipated as we And THAT, my friends, is what took our first steps on the white blazed backpacking is all about! Peace, and Appalachian Trail. And as the steps hike on friends!

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Rose A. (Perkowski) Boucher, 88 DEATH W. Lucille Lawrence, 88 LUDLOW - of Ludlow and Caro- DAVENPORT, FL Co. for many years NOTICES Rose A. (Perkows- lyn of Simsbury, CT. - W. Lucille Lawrence, before they retired ki) Boucher, 88, of She will be fondly 88, of Davenport, FL to Florida in 1994. Boucher, Rose A. Ludlow, passed away missed by her nieces, passed away peace- She is survived by (Perkowski) peacefully at home Lori, Cheri and Beth, fully on February 14, her daughter Cyn- Died May 28, 2020 on Thursday, May 28, and her nephew, Bob- 2020. Daughter of the thia Johnston and All services are 2020. Daughter of the by and their spouses. late Walter and Win- her husband Bill of private late Frank and Jennie Rose truly loved and ifred (Ney) Mourning- Davenport, FL., son Kapinos Mazur (Kopyzinski) Perkow- spoiled her family, han, she was born June Walter Lawrence Funeral Home ski, she was born in including the canine 5, 1931 in Providence, and his wife Kath- Ludlow on October 6, members. She enjoyed Lawrence, W. RI. “Lucy” as she was ryn of Ludlow. She 1931. A lifelong resident, she her trips to the casino with her Lucille known to her friends, was mar- also leaves her beloved grand- was a graduate of Ludlow High good friend and neighbor, Judy Died February 14, ried for 67 years to her late hus- children David Lawrence and School. Rose went on to work Watts. Sadly, she was prede- 2020 band Byron (Bill), who passed his wife Diana; Douglas Law- at Mass Mutual for many years, ceased by her husband Richard All services are away in 2018. When they start- rence, and her great-grandson retiring as the Assistant Direc- A. Boucher in 2017. Her broth- private ed their married life, Bill was in Byron. Lucy was a communi- tor of Accounting Services. She er, Frank Perkowski, passed Kapinos Mazur the Navy. Because of that, they cant of the former St. Mary’s of was a communicant of St. Eliza- away in 1984. Funeral Home traveled extensively through- the Assumption Parish in Lud- beth’s Parish. All services are private. Do- out their lives, living in Rhode low. Pasquini, Robert Rose is survived by her son nations in Rose’s memory may Island, Maryland, Tennessee, All services are private. Do- Died May 21, 2020 Roger Boucher and his wife be made to the American Can- Florida, and California before nations in Lucy’s memory may Visitation was May Lorraine of Ludlow as well as cer Society, 3 Speen St, Suite settling in Ludlow in 1969 af- be made to St. Elizabeth Parish. 28, 2020 her brother and sister-in-law, 250, Framingham, MA 01701 or ter Bill retired from the Navy. For more information please go Ludlow Funeral Robert and Joanne Perkowski of www.cancer.org. Kapinos-Ma- There, she worked for Valmont to www.kapinosmazurfh.com. Home Stuart FL and Hampton Beach, zur Funeral Home is in charge NH. She also leaves her three of arrangements. For more in- St. Aubin, beloved grandchildren, Mat- formation please go to www.ka- Robert J. thew, of Lancaster, CA, Ryan pinosmazurfh.com. Robert J. St. Aubin, 59 Died May 24, 2020 LUDLOW - Rob- by three daughters, Services at a ert J. St. Aubin, 59, Cassie St. Aubin and later date Robert Pasquini, 84 passed away May 24, husband Jose Clau- Beers & Story LUDLOW - Rob- quini of Ludlow. Bob 2020 at home sur- dio of Ludlow, Fallon Funeral Home ert Pasquini, 84, of was so very proud of rounded by his fam- St. Aubin of Holy- Ludlow was called his two grandsons Mi- ily. He was born on oke and Amanda St. home to be with God chael Cristina of West- December 3, 1960 Aubin of Ludlow. He on Thursday May port, CT and Gregory in Springfield, MA also leaves a broth- 21, 2020. Born and Cristina of Norwalk, to Arthur and Mad- er, Richard St. Aub- The Ludlow Register raised in Ludlow CT. He also leaves his eleine (Paquette) St. in of Cape Cod, five to the late Quinto caring brother Richard Aubin. He was raised grandchildren, Karissa Obituary and Lena (Vivier) Pasquini and his wife in Springfield and has resided Cropanese, Alicia Rivera, Ava Pasquini, he was a DuAnne of Ludlow; in Ludlow for 33 years. Rob- Rivera, Julianna Claudio and Policy graduate of Ludlow sister-in-law Elizabeth ert was employed by Martin Ella Taudal, and many nieces High School, attended Spring- Pasquini of Chicopee; and sev- Brower for over 19 years as a and nephews. Besides his par- Turley Publications field College and served in the eral nephews. Sadly, Bob was truck driver making deliveries ents, he was predeceased by offers two types of U.S. Naval Reserves. At Ludlow predeceased by his brothers to McDonald’s. Bob enjoyed a sister, Linda Nareau. Due to the outdoors, he was an avid the current situation the family obituaries. High School, Bob achieved sev- Raymond and Ronald. Bob was eral school records in football able to continue enjoying life’s golfer, enjoyed fishing plus will be scheduling calling hours One is a free, brief and holds the Western Massa- fun times in recent years with tinkering around the house and at a later date. In lieu of flow- on his toys. He also loved rid- ers, donations may be made to Death Notice listing chusetts record of eight touch- the help of his family, friends downs in a single week. He was and special caregivers Lori, ing his Indian motorcycle with Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Al- the name of deceased, truly honored to be elected into Tracey and Megan. Bob’s fu- his friends and nephews and though he was not a veteran date of death and the Ludlow High School Ath- neral arrangements are entrust- partaking in charity motorcy- this was a cause that was dear funeral date and place. letic Hall of Fame in 2013. Bob ed to Ludlow Funeral Home. A cle events. Above all he loved to his heart. For more informa- worked at Friendly Ice Cream public walk through visitation spending time with his kids and tion please visit www.beersand- The other is a Paid Corp. for over 30 years and was held on Thursday May 28, grandchildren. He is survived story.com. Obituary, costing during this time was also a “call from 10:00am-11:30am at the $120, which allows firefighter” for the Town of Lud- Funeral Home, adhering to State families to publish low. Bob volunteered his time and Local guidelines in regards extended death notice as Head Usher at the former St. to no contact, social distancing NEWS & FEATURES Mary of the Assumption church. and PPE. Following the walk information of their Bob was a true gentleman and through, all are welcome to at- As a paper of record, we attempt to cover all general news, personality profi les, and community own choice and may a kind, kind person. He will be tend the service at St. Aloysius features that we know about. This includes all selectmen and school committee meetings as well as include a photograph. truly missed by his loving fam- Cemetery where Bob will be spot planning board, board of health, fi nance, and other town meetings determined by the issue’s relevance to our readers. There are the annual major community event features that we should Death Notices & ily and friends. He leaves his laid to rest. In lieu of flowers, it beloved wife of 61 years Doris is the wish of Bob’s family that always cover, but we are more than open to suggestions of other features to celebrate the fabric Paid Obituaries (Lyndon) Pasquini of Ludlow; donations be made in his memo- of our communities and their many interesting occupants. Our loyal advertisers provide funding for should be cherished daughters Suzanne ry to: Beat Parkinson’s Today or this paid staff coverage. submitted through a Cristina and her husband Thom- St. John the Baptist School. For For more information on news or community features for The Ludlow Register, please email [email protected]. funeral home to: as of Suffield, CT, Karen Kunis additional information please [email protected]. of Tampa, FL and Cynthia Pas- visit ludlowfuneralhome.com

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page, may be canceled without enough notice to $102 per person and payment is due Sept. 21. POLANIE CLUB TRIPS ONGOING print an update. The Register encourages readers Bus departs 8:30 a.m. from PAV, 1124 Berkshire to contact event coordinators and organizers to Ave., Indian Orchard. For information and reservations on any of THE MICHAEL J. DIAS FOUNDATION sponsors confirm that it is still taking place before attend- the following trips. please call Loretta @ 413- a support group for families and friends whose ing. For more information on any of the above 592-7350, Stacy @ 413-593-1172, or Dianne @ loved one is affected by an alcohol/substance use trips or to reserve a seat call Rich Gosciminski 413-214-3822. disorder. The group meets every Tuesday from at 413-583-4610. Make checks payable to Pol- 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at Healthsouth, 222 State St., ish American Veterans. Mail to Rich Gosciminski, Trips depart from Szot Park, Chicopee and Ludlow. All are welcome! If you have any ques- TRIPS 149 Center St., Apt. #1, Ludlow, MA, 01056. All Stop & Shop, West Springfield. Make payments to tions, call Maureen at 413-563-6226. trips depart from P.A.V, 1124 Berkshire Ave., Indi- The Polish American Veterans of Wilbraham LORETTA GOYETTE 582 E. Main St. Chicopee, MA an Orchard, MA. 01020 LUDLOW SENIOR CENTER 55 AND OVER are planning the following trips in 2020. VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE will be held at East Street 9 TO 5 MUSICAL The Catholic Woman’s Club DOLLY & KENNY at The Stadium Theater, Please note: The upcoming Cruising Glouces- School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. of the Diocese of Springfield invites area resi- Woonsocket, Rhode Island on Thursday, Sept. ter Harbor and Edwards Twins trips have been The cost to take part is $20 per year. For more dents to join the club for a bus trip to see “9 to 5 24. Bringing back Dave & Karen for a second canceled. information contact the Senior Center Activities The Musical” by Dolly Parton, at the Westchester- show. Sold out the first show. Package includes Director at [email protected] or 413-583- Broadway Theatre in Elmsford, N.Y., on Wednes- motor coach transportation, chicken dinner UNCHAINED MELODY: Tuesday, Sep- 3564 ext. 1310. day, Sept. 9. The bus leaves the Big Y parking lot at Wrights Chicken Restaurant. natinee trib- tember 22, 2020. starring Jimmy Russo & in Ludlow at 7:30 a.m. and. returns about 7:30 ute show with Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, The Chords, dynamic entertainment at The WESTERN MASS RELICS SENIOR SOFTBALL p.m. Attendees can choose their lunch entree off meal taxes and gratuities. Karen Hester is Dol- Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT. Family style meal LEAGUE. Slow pitch with two divisions (50-plus the menu. Tickets are $100 and seating is as- ly Parton and David Karl is Kenny Rogers. Cost with chicken parmesan, roast pork, pasta with and 65-plus). All games played at the Ludlow Fish signed as checks are received. The deadline for is $92 per person. Final payment due Aug. 28. homemade sauce, potato, vegetable, dessert, & Game Club from May to Labor Day. Registration payment is June 20. Call Ruth at 413-531-3506 Bus departs 10 a.m. from PAV, 1124 Berkshire soda & coffee. Carafes of red & white wine on forms and information available at www.wmass- for more information. Ave., Indian Orchard. every table. Cost: $93 pp. $25 deposit due relics.com. with reservation. Final payment due August 14, SAN ANTONIO HOLIDAY – Dec. 3-7, 2020 “GHOST OF A CHANCE” at The Newport Play- 2020. QUABBIN VALLEY TWIRLERS If you missed Four days at Westin Hotel on the city’s River- house & Cabaret in Rhode Island. A Victorian-era the first lessons in the fall, now is the time to walk, illuminated for the holidays. Also, city tour, tragedy is re-enacted in a supposedly haunted A BOB HOPE USO STYLE TRIBUTE: Thursday, give yourself a gift of dancing enjoyment for the river cruise, Mexican Marketplace, Alamo, Mis- house. Package includes roundtrip motor coach, November 12, 2020, featuring Bill Johnson and coming holiday time. Do you want some exer- sion San José, LBJ Ranch, German community of buffet luncheon, Playhouse Comedy Show, a Holly Faris. at The Grand Oak Villa, Oakville, CT. cise, mental acuity, and lots of fun with great Fredericksburg decorated for Christmas, Museum Cabaret Show (two shows), meal taxes and A tribute to America’s Veterans. Family style meal: people? Try our national folk dance, square danc- of the Pacific War and more. $2,149 pp doubles gratuities. Buffet menu includes lettuce bowl, salad, pasta, roast turkey with gravy and sliced ing with the Quabbin Valley Twirlers. They dance includes air, taxes, luggage handling, and trans- potato salad, beets and onion salad, three-bean toast beef with gravy, roasted potato, vegetable, in Belchertown and Ludlow with Sunday and portation to/from Bradley Airport. Contact Jim salad, bbq ribs, sausage and peppers, roasted dessert, soda & coffee. Carafes of Red and white Wednesday evenings available. For more informa- Martin at 413-583-6339 or jameslmartin47@ chicken, baked ham, baked beans, sweet po- wine on every table. Cost $ 94 pp. $ 25 deposit tion, call Gloria or Fran at 413-467-3352. gmail.com. tatoes, assorted desserts, coffee and tea. Cost due with reservation. Final payment due October 2, 2020. BIBLE STUDY: A weekly Bible study led by Ludlow resident Hank Bastos takes place Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 343 Winsor St., Ludlow. Call 348-6487 for more information. SHARE YOUR SIGHT. Volunteer to read, shop DIRECTORY or walk with a blind or vision impaired person in your community. Call the Massachusetts Associa- CHRIST THE KING CHURCH THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST St. Elizabeth Parish tion for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 1-888- 41 Warsaw Ave., Ludlow OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 191 Hubbard St., Ludlow 613-2777 for details. 413-583-2630 584 West St., Ludlow 413-583-3467 Pastor Rev. Raymond A. Soltys 413-583-8454 Pastor – Rev. Msgr. Homer P. Gosselin Saturday Vigil Masses – 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. S Sunday services In Residence – Rev. Norman Bolton EVENTS Sunday Masses – 7:30 a.m.; 8:45 a.m. (Polish); Sacrament Meeting 10- 11 A.M. Deacons, Normand Grondin, Thomas Rickson, 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Sunday school for adults, Young single adults( 18-30) Keith Davies Editor’s note: As towns, schools and Sunday Evening Mass – 5:30 p.m. and teens ( 11-18 )- 1st & 3rd Sunday of Office Hours – Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm clubs continue to assess the threat posed by the month from 11-12 noon Visit our website at www.stelizabethludlow.org coronavirus, many are making the decision to Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Women- cancel or postpone their public events, often Wednesday, June 3, 2020 – Daily Mass – 25 Parker St., Indian Orchard 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon with little notice. 7:30am – (C) 413-543-3627 Adult Religious/Marriage and Parenting for Men- 2nd The Register will inform readers about can- Thursday, June 4, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30am – (C) Pastor Rev. Jeffrey Ballou and 4th Sunday of the month from 11-12 noon cellations when known and when the newspa- Friday, June 5, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30 am - (C) Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Classes for Single Adults(18-30)- 2nd & 4th Sunday per’s weekly deadline will permit, but readers of the month -11- 12 noon Saturday, June 6, 2020 – Mass – 4:00pm – (C) should be aware of the possibility that events Monday through Friday Sunday, June 7, 2020 – Mass – 7:30am, 9:15am, Sunday Mass – 8 a.m. (English) Classes for Young Men( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday featured in the printed newspaper, including those 11:00am, 5:00pm- (C) 10 a.m. (Polish/English) of the month 11-12 noon previewed in stories, briefs and on the calendar Classes for Young Women ( 11-18)- 2nd & 4th Sunday Monday, June 8, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30am – (C) 5 p.m. (English) Tuesday, June 9, 2020 – Daily Mass – 7:30am – (C) Morning Masses (Monday through Saturday) 8 a.m. of the month - 11-12 noon Children’s classes: Sunday school & singing time Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) UNION CHURCH OF CHRIST Vigil Mass on Holy Days of Obligation – 7 p.m. every Sunday( 3-10 ) 11- 12 noon MassMutual and WNE Nursery providedfor ages 18 month- 3 yr (United Church of Christ) Holy Day of Obligation Masses – 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. 51 Center St., Ludlow School of Law team up OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH THE FIRST CHURCH IN LUDLOW 413-583-5717 Pastor: Rev. Jeffrey K. Erb 438 Winsor St., Ludlow 859 Center St. Worship Service and Sunday School: Sunday, 10 a.m. to help small businesses 413-583-2312 Ludlow, MA 01056 (Fellowship hour following) Father Vitor Oliveira 413-583-3339 or 413-583-6834 Office Hours: Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon and nonprofits Sunday Masses – 9 a.m. (Portuguese); Reverend Donald Choir Practice: Sunday, 9 a.m. 11 a.m. (English) Fenestre-Marek , Pastor SPRINGFIELD – Massachusetts Monday and Wednesday Morning Office Hours: ORCHARD COVENANT CHURCH Mutual Life Insurance Company (Mass- Masses – 8:30 a.m. (Portuguese) Thursdays: 12 p.m.-4 p.m. 95 BERKSHIRE STREET Mutual) and Western New England Uni- Tuesday and Friday Masses – 5:30 p.m. (Portuguese) Fridays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. INDIAN ORCHARD, MA 01151 versity (WNE) School of Law’s Cen- Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m. (English) Visit our website at www.ludlow-first.com 413-543-4204 ter for Social Justice have joined the First Saturday of the Month – 8:30 a.m. Worship Services – 9 a.m. COVID Relief Coalition of law firms, Sunday mornings REV. NANCY EBNER, PASTOR For more information, visit Sunday School-9:45 a.m. for all ages nonprofits, and government agencies to Church School, Nursery and ourladyoffatimaparish.org. Worship-11 a.m., coffee hour follows provide small business owners and non- Coffee Hour after service. Sunday at 6 p.m.-Gambler’s Anonymous/Gamanon profit organizations with pro bono (free) Wednesdays – 7:30 p.m. – AA meetings FAITH COMMUNITY CHAPEL Thursday at 7 p.m.-Choir Practice, n Please contact us regarding our legal support. 485 EAST ST. LUDLOW, MA 01056 ew members welcome! Fellowship Hall rental. Through the Coalition, members of 413-583-7875 Third Saturday of every month at 8:30 a.m.- First Church thrift/gift MassMutual’s Law Department, assisted www.faithcommunitychapel.org Men’s Fellowship Breakfast by WNE School of Law Small Business email: [email protected] shop hours: See our website for more information: Clinic alumni and students, will provide Pastor Jon P. Scott Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. www.orchardcovenant.org. legal guidance to help small businesses Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and nonprofits understand the require- Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sundays from 9:45-10:30 a.m. ST. PAUL’S UNITED ments to receive and, if eligible, access Worship Service 11 a.m. METHODIST CHURCH loans through the Federal Government’s Sunday Services: STS. PETER AND PAUL UKRAINIAN 123 Hubbard St., Ludlow Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) as well as 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages CATHOLIC CHURCH 413-583-5754 to help identify other potential sources of 10:30 a.m. Fellowship with coffee and donuts 45 Newbury St. Rev. Richard Pagano Ludlow, MA 01056 relief in the western part of the Common- 11 a.m. Worship Service Pastor’s office hours See Faith Community Chapel Facebook for updates. Phone: 413-583-2140 by appointment wealth, primarily in Berkshire, Franklin, Pastor: Father Andriy Krip Hampshire, and Hampden counties. Wednesday 7 p.m. Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m. Ludlow Christian Fellowship Liturgy schedule: Tuesdays – AA 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bible Study: Hank Bastos, Leader Wednesday 8:30 a.m. Thursdays – AA 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. NOTICE Call: 413-348-6487 for more information Friday 8:30 a.m. Thursday and Saturday – Outreach ERRORS: Each advertiser is requested to check their advertisement Sunday 8 a.m the first time it appears. This paper will not be responsible for more than one corrected insertion, nor will be liable for any error in an advertisement to a greater extent than the cost of the space occupied by the item in the advertisement. The Register ❙ June 3, 2020 ❙ Page 13 ◗

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Convalescent plas- • You must be willing to au- demic crisis, Baystate Health Need is still great ly novel coronavirus infection” ma is being investigated for the thorize Baystate Health access has relocated its blood donation for whole blood said Chester Andrzejewski, treatment of COVID-19 because to your medical record for the operations to 361 Whitney Ave. Ph.D., M.D., medical director there is no approved treatment purpose of determining your eli- in Holyoke. donations, too, as of System Blood Banking and for the disease, and there is in- gibility for COVID-19 convales- The Blood Donor Center is pandemic continues Transfusion Medicine Services formation that suggests it might cent plasma donation. open daily: Monday and Friday a Baystate Health. help some patients recover from Those who meet the require- from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tuesday, SPRINGFIELD – Actor Tom Over 130 patient donors, COVID-19. ments and want to donate their Wednesday, and Thursday from Hanks has done it. So has his who have recovered from their If you have had COVID-19 plasma can fill out a plasma do- noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday from wife Rita Wilson. Several NBA COVID-19 viral illness, have al- and are fully recovered, you nation data form at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday players, too, and now singer An- ready reached out to Baystate’s may be able to help save the https://www.baystatehealth. from 8 a.m. to noon. Walk-ins drea Bocelli. Blood Donor Center to donate lives of other COVID-19 pa- org/services/blood-donor/ are welcome, but appointments They have all donated con- their convalescent plasma. tients by donating your plas- covid19-plasma to begin the are given priority and can be valescent plasma to help in the “The desire to help others ma. Your plasma now contains evaluation process. made by calling 413-794-4600. fight against COVID-19. Now, after recovering from this debil- COVID-19 antibodies. These If you haven’t had However, platelet donations at you may be able to donate your itating virus is very important to antibodies helped your immune COVID-19 and still want to Whitney Avenue are scheduled convalescent plasma locally at these patient donors and their system to defeat the virus when help, you can consider donating by appointment only. Baystate Medical Center. compassion in the face of their you were sick, which means that blood. Those donating whole blood “Baystate is pleased to an- recent, sometimes severe ill- your plasma may be able to help A single whole blood dona- must be in good health, be at nounce the initiation of a new ness, is very gratifying to see,” others who are now infected tion at Baystate Medical Cen- least 17 years of age, and weigh aspect to its Blood Donor Cen- said Lynne O’Hearn, transfusion with the disease. ter can save up to two lives. at least 110 pounds. ter operations joining with hos- safety officer, Baystate Health. To qualify, you must meet The COVID-19 pandemic has Per the U.S. Food and Drug pitals nationwide in seeking Convalescent plasma is the the following current require- caused unprecedented challeng- Administration (FDA), whole plasma donations from recov- liquid part of blood that is col- ments: es to the U.S. blood supply. Do- blood donors should refrain ered COVID-19 patients. This lected from patients who have • You must be able to meet nor centers have experienced a from blood donations for 14 new program initiative, termed recovered from the novel coro- routine blood donation eligibili- dramatic reduction in donations days if you have had any symp- ‘Hemotherapy Heroes,’ recog- navirus disease, COVID-19, ty requirements due to the implementation of toms of COVID-19 or have had nizes the important role these caused by the virus SARS- • You must have a prior social distancing and the can- a positive diagnostic test (nasal patient donors play in treatment CoV-2. COVID-19 patients de- COVID-19 diagnosis document- cellation of blood drives. Blood swab test) for COVID-19. efforts to combat the pandemic. velop antibodies in the blood ed by a laboratory test is needed every day to provide Additional protocols imple- Their plasma may help save the against the virus. 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